Blogspot has changed several times the method to post pictures. I think I have figured it out. Please check out a bunch of pictures that have been taken over the summer and recently. They include the last day of school, a class by the Rabbi, Open house and apple picking with the Youth Group.
Hopefully I may be able to put video on the website in the near futute... We shall see. Enjoy the photos.
Shalom.
Jeremy
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
50th anniversary: An incredible historical find
While getting things ready for the 10-21-07 50th anniversary Jubilee (which I am confident will be a huge success), we located an incredible tape cassette.
As some of you may know, the one and only Eleanor Roosevelt gave a speech at FHC downtown sometime in the 1950's. Inside a box containing FHC historical documents we located several copies of the cassette of her actual speech.
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to listen to the speech and from the references in the speech I guesstimate that it was given sometime in 1952-54 period. (If anyone knows the exact date, please advise.)
Her comments were eloquent, thought provoking and many of them are quite relevant today.
We have a beautiful and colorful history at FHC, and fortunately parts of that history have been preserved for future generations to listen to and to see.
I would like to somehow incorporate the Roosevelt speech into the Jubilee festivities. If anyone has any suggestions, please contact me.
Shalom.
Jeremy
As some of you may know, the one and only Eleanor Roosevelt gave a speech at FHC downtown sometime in the 1950's. Inside a box containing FHC historical documents we located several copies of the cassette of her actual speech.
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to listen to the speech and from the references in the speech I guesstimate that it was given sometime in 1952-54 period. (If anyone knows the exact date, please advise.)
Her comments were eloquent, thought provoking and many of them are quite relevant today.
We have a beautiful and colorful history at FHC, and fortunately parts of that history have been preserved for future generations to listen to and to see.
I would like to somehow incorporate the Roosevelt speech into the Jubilee festivities. If anyone has any suggestions, please contact me.
Shalom.
Jeremy
Friday, October 05, 2007
Some thoughts
As most of you are probably aware, I am currently the President of FHC. I receive advice and opinions from all corners. I have tried and will continue to try to have a balanced approach to various issues. One of those issues was my use of the blog. The vast majority of individuals I have spoken to and those who have e-mailed me have requested that I continue to utilize the blog as a forum for information, pictures and yes, commentary.
One person in particular pleaded with me to continue since she has moved away and it is a way for her to keep in touch with FHC issues and things.
In light of the requests that I have received, I will continue the blog entries, with a reduced emphasis on commmentary and a greater emphasis on information and (if I can figure out the revisions made by blogspot), more pictures. I will, from time to time, provide commentary since I compare this blog to a radio or TV talk by an elected official. It is another example of the bully pulpit in action. The primary emphasis, for the time being, will be information.
As most of you are also aware, our family has had a recent loss and at the same time we have been very busy with FHC matters. Obviously, the blog has taken a back seat. Let me take this opportunity to thank the FHC family for being so supportive at our time of loss.
Finally, I'd like to end this blog entry with some great news. I was advised by the Chair of the 50th anniversary jubilee committee that we have no less than 100 guests coming to the 10-21-07 jubilee. And we will welcome many many more. In addition, I have been further advised that the Journal is going to be a great fundraiser with many ad pages. I truly look forward to this event and it is because of the incredible dedication of the people who have and continue to work hard to make this event a reality.
Shalom.
Jeremy
One person in particular pleaded with me to continue since she has moved away and it is a way for her to keep in touch with FHC issues and things.
In light of the requests that I have received, I will continue the blog entries, with a reduced emphasis on commmentary and a greater emphasis on information and (if I can figure out the revisions made by blogspot), more pictures. I will, from time to time, provide commentary since I compare this blog to a radio or TV talk by an elected official. It is another example of the bully pulpit in action. The primary emphasis, for the time being, will be information.
As most of you are also aware, our family has had a recent loss and at the same time we have been very busy with FHC matters. Obviously, the blog has taken a back seat. Let me take this opportunity to thank the FHC family for being so supportive at our time of loss.
Finally, I'd like to end this blog entry with some great news. I was advised by the Chair of the 50th anniversary jubilee committee that we have no less than 100 guests coming to the 10-21-07 jubilee. And we will welcome many many more. In addition, I have been further advised that the Journal is going to be a great fundraiser with many ad pages. I truly look forward to this event and it is because of the incredible dedication of the people who have and continue to work hard to make this event a reality.
Shalom.
Jeremy
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