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.
Congregation turns out for Hanukkah Shabbat service
Betsy Frank led services and candle-lighting for the seventh night of Hanukkah, Karen Harris brought home-made doughnuts and visitors and guests contributed to a healthy turnout for Shabbat services Friday, Dec. 30, at Temple Israel.
Temple takes new look at Czech memorial scroll
The Memorial Scrolls Trust in Westminster, England checked in with Temple Israel on its Czech Memorial Torah, prompting United Hebrew Congregation Terre Haute members to take another look at the historic scroll.