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August 2023
5783 Av

Chaverim,
It’s now been six months since I’ve been honored to assume the role of Managing Director of our JHJC. Before joining the JHJC’s leadership ranks, my sole involvement with the community was through my family’s membership. We would read the newsletter and dip in and out of events — always enjoying the bagels and schmear, lighting Hanukkah candles, and, for me in particular, Yom Kippur services. 
 Yet no matter the frequency of my engagement, at seemingly each and every event I was in awe to see the JHJC mensches who help facilitate our community’s Jewish experience. Like Josh, who brings his whole self to all community engagements and makes our lives richer for it. Or Judd, chazzan par excellence, who soundtracks and brings soul to our services. Mary, whose work touches every aspect of our community and without which we would be a ship without a rudder. And of course, our generous and involved JHJC Board (including new additions Lisa Goldstein and Paula Romberg) comprised of some of our most dedicated members. The last half year has provided a meaningful opportunity for me to redefine what it means to “give back,” finding inspiration and new friendships in these incredible individuals, as well as our larger community.

And we are a growing community, with members of all ages including many families like mine with young children. With that comes an expanding slate of religious, cultural and educational needs, which we aim to satisfy as best we can through both our unique and regular programming. Looking back at the past half-year we’re proud to have brought you events such as The Klezmatics (music felt deep in our souls), Yom HaShoah speaker Estelle Nadel (grounding us in our shared history), First Friday Family Shabbats (full of kids making messes and fulfilling mitzvot), and Shabbats in all places — parks, under tents, and in our shul! To make these programs and other future efforts a success, we depend on your participation and support.

So, if a Drash by Josh has reached you; if Judd’s dulcet singing has reached you; if a bagel at just the right time has reached you, then I encourage you to join me in a place of gratitude and find ways to give back to our wondrous and welcoming Jewish community. This might take the form of donations during Old Bill’s Fun Run (go to 
oldbills.org, giving season begins August 11), renewing your membership (application enclosed), volunteering or joining us at one of our many enriching events (sign up for our newsletter!) or simply saying “thanks.” In fact, now seems an appropriate time for one special “thanks” to Kevin Krasnow, who has just passed the baton to Ben Goldberg as JHJC Board co-President after nearly four years of service. Thank you. We’ll miss you.

Speaking on behalf of JHJC leadership, we feel privileged to be working for each and every one of you. And speaking for myself, I’m so excited to continue to find inspiration in this community we’ve built — and continue to build — together.

l’Shalom,
Bradley Adams,
JHJC Managing Director

Membership August 2023-July 2024

A sliding scale of dues is available, please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Membership Category / Suggested Fee

  • Individual $378
  • Single Parent Family $522
  • Family $720
  • Friend of the JHJC Any amount $1+ 

 Additional Yearly Contribution

 It is an important mitzvah that those of us who are more fortunate and able to do so assume greater responsibility for our operating budget. We ask you to consider the following: 

____ Leadership Development Fund  (any amount)  Again this year the  JHJC Board has voted to increase our funding of rabbinical studies and continuing education for our layleaders and staff. Please support our efforts to help underwrite some of these expenses. 

____ Legacy Giving  If you already have or would like to include the JHJC in your estate plans, please check here and we will follow up with you.

  • Mensch ($5,000-$10,000) 
  • Mishpacha ($2,500-$4,999) 
  • Chaver/Chaverah ($1-$2,499) 
  • General Endowment Fund (any amount)

 

TANGIBLE ADVANTAGES

Reduced rate for Bet Sefer school tuition

Reduced rate for ticketed social events & activities

Reduced rate for Spirit of the Mountains Summer Camp

JHJC Center rental advantages

Listing in the JHJC Membership Directory

Exclusive participation in adult education programs

with visiting leadership

Access to life cycle events leadership

INTANGIBLE ADVANTAGES

 Ensuring the existence of a Jewish Community in the Tetons.

Forming friendships within the Jewish Community through shared experiences.

It’s a mitzvah!

 

2023-2024 Board of Directors and Staff

Mike Scher, Co-President

Ben Goldberg, Co-President

Laurie Thal, Vice President

Rachel Stam, Treasurer

Janet Bellis

Lisa Goldstein

Paula Romberg

Josh Kleyman, Bet Sefer Principal

Mary Grossman, Exec. Director

Bradley Adams, Managing Director

Judd Grossman, Chazzan