Julie A. Silbermann

I am honored to welcome you to Temple B’nai Abraham. My family has a long tradition with Temple B’nai Abraham and my children are the third generation to walk through these doors. We, over 900 member families, are proud of being a warm, embracing synagogue and an exceptional educational institution.

Rooted in tradition, progressive in outlook, we are one of the oldest and largest independent synagogues in America. We continually define ourselves by our pulpit, our lay leadership, and the generational legacies that have been lovingly embraced and preserved for more than a century and a half.

We are overwhelmingly a familial congregation. We are an extended family that offers connection, compassion, and community to all. Our religious services for Shabbat, High Holy Days, and all the holidays and festivals in between are rich, meaningful, and filled with warmth.

Our temple is in constant motion, reflecting active involvement across all age groups. With the early morning arrival of our preschoolers to our highly regarded Early School, afternoons at our exceptional Jewish Education Program, ongoing  bar and bat mitzvah lessons, and our dynamic evening Hey classes and Makom:  High School program and youth groups, Temple B'nai Abraham is a busy and exciting place.

In addition, there is a steady stream of meetings and programs of all the various committees that make up every aspect of our synagogue, ranging from our active Caring Connections, Adult Learning, Social Action, and Ritual Committees, to forums for important regional, national and international speakers.  Temple B’nai Abraham combines the best of what the modern Jewish community has to offer.

I invite you to tour this state-of-the-art website and virtually visit Temple B’nai Abraham. Then come and see us in person—meet our clergy, tour our schools, sit in on services, or participate in an open program. Come hear a lecture or enjoy a mid-day musicale.  See us in action and be inspired.   I look forward to welcoming you personally.

B'shalom,
Julie

160th Annual Meeting



Remarks by New President Julie A. Silbermann