I have met many people as a member of Shomrei Emunah, and all of them have taught me so much about their lives, about myself, and about our space in the world.
I first noticed Carol Cathey from a distance. She came regularly to Shabbat morning services, and I was struck by how outgoing she was, how stylishly and yet comfortably she dressed, and how easily she navigated the synagogue with her walker. (more…)
From Captain Linda Ariel:
From Captain Linda Ariel:
It was a lively evening at the Carol Starr MESH Cafe at Shomrei. It was a warm sunny evening, and the days were surely getting longer. We hosted 24 guests and were able to send four additional lucky people home with dinner. Sarita Eisenberg was top chef with the many able assistants, Chaya Kotlowitz, Charles Steindel, and Sarah Steindel ably preparing a delicious and colorful feast. Jonah and Madeline were the teen volunteers who did anything and everything that was needed to help. Lou Hammerman pitched in as both a server and a pot washer par excellence.
Report from Captain Linda Ariel:
With the days lengthening and the temperatures still fluctuating in early spring, we hosted twenty-four guests with three additional people who were fortunate to take away food, since there was limited space in the cafe. Sarita Eisenberg and Sarah Steindel were the chefs for the evening and were assisted by Susan Rosenblatt and Lou Hammerman as sous chefs, servers, and cleanup crew. Amalia, Noah, and Orly were teen helpers who assisted in every task of the evening. The MESH staff of Adrienne, Bonny and Joe pitched in as they always do with their expertise and familiarity with many of our guests. (more…)
From Captain Linda Ariel:
We welcomed 24 guests to the MESH Cafe this past Tuesday. MESH intern, China, joined teen volunteers Amalia, Davida, and Teddy in setting up and serving the appetizer of a multicolor salad with a whole wheat bagel on the side. This was followed by the entree of blueberry syrup glazed salmon, steamed brussel sprouts, and brown rice with carrots and herbs. For dessert, our guests enjoyed fresh fruit salad and apple cake. A goodie bag of fresh bagels were given as they departed for the evening. Not a morsel was left from this delicious repast. (more…)
