I thoroughly agree that this should be a congregational decision and one that is not made by just a few
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Meredith and Ben Silverstein
11 years ago
We are a strong believe in having a cantor. We do not think a synagogue can function well without a cantor.
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Sean & Nola Brody
11 years ago
Before such a seemingly radical change to our conservative shul, it would be nice to have been provided more details, more input. Alas, I'm just a simple congregant. And I should be thrilled at the prospect of relegation to a traditional service held in some closet, should I not prefer the format changes/agree with the board's infinite wisdom. Thankful for those who put this petition together.
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Debi and Sam Mishael
11 years ago
While we believe the board is operating with the best of intentions, we also feel that this is a big enough issue that it warrants congregational input.
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Anna Steinberger
11 years ago
It is a good idea.
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Benjamin Patel
11 years ago
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we are definitely in the same frame of mind as you are. We have belonged to BS for 35 years and cannot imagine not having a cantor. There is a warmness of the service that would be destroyed
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Lyn Rosenberg-Johnson
11 years ago
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I value having a cantor very much. I am curious as to why no timeline was established for commencing a search for a new cantor, even if the search is for the year 2016..
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Stephen Robbins
11 years ago
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Being for or against the action by the Board is immaterial. What is important is that proper procedures be followed to get input from the Congregation.
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Mindy Cohen
11 years ago
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I have no qualms with changing how CBS operates, but I do welcome a discussion with the rest of the congregation. I think this is an opportunity to hear everyon, to be sure that that the new model is the best fit for our shul.
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Mark K
11 years ago
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Congregation MUST be involved but we know historically that CBS Constitution is ignored or changed to suit some. FYI the real issue is fiscal and lack of transparency, once again. Mark & Fran Katzenellenbogen
I thoroughly agree that this should be a congregational decision and one that is not made by just a few
We are a strong believe in having a cantor. We do not think a synagogue can function well without a cantor.
Before such a seemingly radical change to our conservative shul, it would be nice to have been provided more details, more input. Alas, I'm just a simple congregant. And I should be thrilled at the prospect of relegation to a traditional service held in some closet, should I not prefer the format changes/agree with the board's infinite wisdom. Thankful for those who put this petition together.
While we believe the board is operating with the best of intentions, we also feel that this is a big enough issue that it warrants congregational input.
It is a good idea.
we are definitely in the same frame of mind as you are. We have belonged to BS for 35 years and cannot imagine not having a cantor. There is a warmness of the service that would be destroyed
I value having a cantor very much. I am curious as to why no timeline was established for commencing a search for a new cantor, even if the search is for the year 2016..
Being for or against the action by the Board is immaterial. What is important is that proper procedures be followed to get input from the Congregation.
I have no qualms with changing how CBS operates, but I do welcome a discussion with the rest of the congregation. I think this is an opportunity to hear everyon, to be sure that that the new model is the best fit for our shul.
Congregation MUST be involved but we know historically that CBS Constitution is ignored or changed to suit some. FYI the real issue is fiscal and lack of transparency, once again. Mark & Fran Katzenellenbogen