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Kodimoh Sisterhood Installation (1957)

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For Consideration by Kodimoh Building Committee and Architect (1955)

A building campaign by Kodimoh at the present time must be guided by a clear and deliberate choice between two distinct focal points. One possibility is to prioritize the enlargement of the synagogue building itself, with the primary aim of increasing seating in the main sanctuary for the High Holidays, thereby enabling expanded membership and enhancing the beauty and dignity of the synagogue proper. Alternatively, the campaign might pursue only a partial expansion and beautification of the sanctuary, instead placing major emphasis on developing the Center building, with particular attention to the community’s growing educational needs and the urgent demand for adequate facilities to support a robust youth program.There are certain facts and reminders which should be brought to the attention of the architect in either case, and two different sete of requests for either of the alternatives2, In Either Case:a)Auditorium• It is extremely urgent that we arrange for some increased space and facilities for larger parties and "affairs״• Our present chapel and kitchen facilities are not sufficient for any major affair• The kitchens - including all its parts such as ovens, refrigeration,working space. pantry plane for separate Milchig and utensxls etc. - shnnld he w«^a large enough to handle parties for iron 355-1150 people-. Plans for the kitchen proper should be drawn up after consultation wWT^ome־־nf־־our local caterers. The auditorium itself should be able to seat,comfortably, the number specified. Air-conditioning is a ״must״ for this auditorium Especially since the majority of such affairs take place in the late spring orearly summer months• The anfitorium should be guch that it-can.be. used for the :igh Holidays "overflow1^ service. Therefore it should be provided with some kind of rtage-arrangement so that an Ark can be set up during the Holidays (if the first plan, above, is adopted, the Ark used in the daily chapel will be used; otherwise,a portable one will be se…
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Kodimoh Youth Bulletin (1955)

Dear Friend: Now that a number of weeks have passed since our Winter Torah Seminar, I want to tell you how wonderful and lasting an impression it made upon me. When I say "it" I mean all who participated, for it was you who made the Seminar the success it was. I particularly enjoyed spending the week with the "geza" group of which you were a member. I was happy, though not surprised, at your enthusiasm and interest in the Jewish studies sessions. However, as I indicated to you then, the intensive program we enjoyed together was not meant to substitute for a Jewish education. It was meant to stimulate a greater desire on your part to intensify your Jewish education. There are many ways that can be done. One of them is through attending a Jewish school. (We hope that some of you eventually will be able to attend either Yeshiva University or Stern College.) Another way is through private instruction. But there is also a third way which every mature and intelligent teenager should take advantage of: reading. As a follow-up to our nine Jewish studies sessions, I recommend the following books. They are all easy to read, interesting, reliable, and informative. You will enjoy them, and they will benefit you greatly. You may order them at the stated price by sending the money and order to Bloch Publishers, 31 West 31st Street, New York, New York.The Siddur and Prayer a) The Hertz Siddur – Prepared by the late Dr. Hertz, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire; contains the Hebrew prayers, translation, and an excellent running commentary. No Jewish home should be without this prayerbook! b) The World of Prayer – by Dr. Elie Munk of Paris. This is an excellent commentary on the daily prayers. It is especially good for those who can read some Hebrew. Price $3.75Chumash a) The Hertz Bible – A standard work, corresponding to the Hertz Siddur. Price $6 b) The Soncino Bible – While the Hertz culls from ancient and modern commentaries, this commentary offers only the interpretations of t…
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Suggestion to Hostesses for Kodimoh Building Fund Meetings

The Place: The Synagogue; The Purpose: The primary purpose of this Meeting is to give complete information regarding the Building Fund for our New Synagogue. A chance for free expression of opinion will be given to all. There will be no solicitation of any kind at this meeting there will be no charge for the concert. Impress upon your guests that this opportunity to hear him is a chance of a life time. Refreshments will be served following the Meeting. Your Job as Hostess is terribly important to the success of this Program. The Program will bring results in so far as people are thoroughly acquainted with the objectives and to the extent where good will reigns throughout the Congregation. This is your Job. Your function is to make this Meeting an intimate, cordial and delightful experience. People should come because they want to, not because they are pressured into it. Make the Program seem attractive. On the pews will be large placards bearing the name and number of each Hostess. At the entrance doors the Co-Hostess will have complete lists of the guests and will direct them to their seats. Each Hostess should keep her group about her until refreshment time. See that each individual in the group is as widely introduced as possible. Graciousness is the watchword of the evening. Do not let people stay home because of children. Offer to provide babysitters. If needed call Mrs. Julius Kletsky, RE2-2217. Let lack of transportation keep no one home. Try to provide it within your group.PROCEDURE Following the meeting this afternoon, choose from the Card Racks the cards of ten families you would like to Invite. Keep the cards. List in duplicate on the blanks provided, the names of the cards you have taken. Turn these lists in to Mrs. Kletsky. Call those people immediately. Don't put it off. Printed invitations will be sent to all guests early in the week of November 10. These will reinforce your calls. Again, during the day of Sunday, November 17, telephone a second time…
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