Speech
Kodimoh Sisterhood Installation (1957)
Every living and thriving organization, such as our beloved Kodimoh Sisterhood, is like a song. Our efforts are harmonious, and our purposes are uplifting. We like to think that working on behalf of Sisterhood brings happiness and joy to those who participate. Like a song, there are solo-parts, certain tasks which can best be petformed only by dedicated individuals; and there are chorus-parts, projects which can succeed only when everybody participates together. There are times, such as during the summer, when the tempo of the Sisterhood melody is slow; and times, such as during the bazaar preparation, when it is fast. Like a song, Sisterhood inspires us; it makes us forget our own woes and irritations; it represents something fresh, and charming and delightful; and it makes us want to sing along with it.It is therefore fitting that at this meeting, the culmination of our year's work, when we instal the officers who will conduct the orchestra of Sisterhood's efforts next year, that we instal these officers with Song•Some of these songs may be familiar to you, in which case you are invited to join me in them. Others, though new to you, are the kind which you can w» hum along wi th me. All of them are Hebrew songs, and all come from our sacre^ Srayetbook, the SiddurOur first officers to be installed are the TRUSTEES. Mrs. Kimball, Mrs• a ect^»*^Kletsky and Mrs.^en Silver know their work well• It requires being the faithful trustee^ of <11 that is valuable to Sisterhood. It means keepinga watchful and wakeful eye over all t hat happens with us• The Trusteesare the loyal watchmen, the vigilant guards o< Sisterhood. It is appropriate in installing such officers, to recite, in sing, the words of our Siddur in which we appeal to G—d in His capacity as SHOMER YISRAEL, THE the Guardian of Israel, the Divine Trustee of our people, and ־we ask of Him:Guardian or xrustee of Israel, watch over the remnant of ־1־srael, and do not allow harm to befall Israel •who daily reci…
