One person can make a difference - Thanks Louise!

We are all aware of the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT on December 14.  As many of you know, our congregation raised and contributed $300 to the Newtown’s Adath Israel Temple.  Rabbi Glazier’s March 21^st blog discusses how our congregation planned to help the Newtown community.  Eight members of our congregation drove to Newtown for the interfaith service and speakers that we sponsored.  It was a long day, but no one questioned whether it was worth the sacrifice.

It was clear from the people we spoke with that they were moved by more than just the financial sponsorship. They were moved by knowing that we cared about them.  They were moved that we joined them for the afternoon. 

Our involvement started when Louise Stoll approached Rabbi and me saying that we “need to do something” for the people of Newtown.  Rabbi contacted the Rabbi in Newtown and the result was our sponsorship and trip to Newtown.  Truth be told, Louise did need to nudge us to keep it moving.  For the idea, the caring, and the nudge – thank you Louise!

So I ask that next time you think of another person or community in need, ask how we might be able to help them.