We don’t have to look any further than the fact the beginning of each new Hebrew month, ראש חודש (Rosh Chodesh), is greeted with psalms of praise and rejoicing known as Hallel, as well as special Torah and Haftarah readings. In other words, each new month marks a new time, a rebirth and a renewal in our lives.
Our congregation is engaged — to the community
One of our goals as a Board this past year has been to reach out and become engaged with our surrounding community. We were making a conscious effort to friend-make (a term we learned in our Sacred Places Indiana training). Well, the results of our efforts have been outstanding!
Family, friends fete Walter Sommers with birthday party at Westminster Village
Family, friends and neighbors joined Walter and Louise Sommers on Dec. 27 to celebrate Walter’s 96th birthday with a party hosted by Sommers children Nancy and Ron at Westminster Village in Terre Haute. Photos captured scenes from the festive occasion.
Walter Sommers celebrates 96th, expounds on history, future
Last year brought well-deserved recognition to Walter Sommers, who celebrated his 96th birthday Dec. 27 with wife Louise during a party hosted by children Nancy and Ron at Westminster Village in Terre Haute. Audio clips capture Walter’s thoughts on longevity, history and the nation’s future.