 My connection to Temple Beth Israel (TBI) today is less about aspiration and more about a profound fear—the fear that the essence of my childhood, the friendships, and the resilience that our community embodies could be forgotten. This fear was a call to action to reach out to TBI friends across the USA and beyond so they can take up the cause of forming The Preservation Society. The efforts of those friends helped get us to where we are today, and I’m deeply thankful to the entire interfaith community for their dedication and pride in our shared American heritage. Read more about Joel.
We spent last year's High Holidays in exile as our beloved, historic building was undergoing repairs. Our friends at the Federated Church of Christ in Brooklyn, CT generously let us use their chapel for our services. After rededicatng the Temple last October, we are now ready to come home for the holidays. Please circle these dates in your calendar and plan to join us for:
All are welcome.  Check out these wonderful pieces about Elsie:
We are delighted to welcome Avianca Bouchedid to serve as our inaugural Acting Executive Director! Avianca joined The Preservation Society last August as a part time consultant focusing on administration and communication. Her responsibilities quickly expanded to include operations, strategy, and oversight of our Community Archive.
In less than one year, she has become an essential member of our leadership team significantly improving our organizational infrastructure and expanding our reach. Among her many accomplishments, she:
The Board of Directors unanimously approved Avianca’s retention. Paula Bell, president, said: “Working with Avianca represents a new chapter for the Preservation Society. We are confident that she will play an important role in the pursuit of our mission.” Read her bio. |
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