Senator Joseph Lieberman to Speak at Temple Beth Sholom
Click here to find a write-up of Monday’s event in the Las Vegas Sun.
Monday September 15, 2008. Doors open at 10:45 AM.
Dear Friends,
Very often during this time of the year, I find myself thinking about my grandparents. I do so because Rosh Hashana brings with it memories of distant places far away — not only in the physical sense but also in a very profound spiritual way.
I think of where we came from. I remember the reality that we faced as a people in so many different lands throughout our history and of the sacrifice of those who got to the shores of our great nation seeking a new life. There are blessings that we must be thankful for that we often take for granted, one of those such blessings is democracy and freedom! When Rosh Hashana and Yom Kipur leave us this New Year, we will find our nation immersed in an absolute exercise in democracy, which is the result of freedom and liberty.
As Jews, we have an obligation to participate in the political process of our nation because of what it means in the context of our history as a People. One of the inevitable conclusions of hundreds of years of enjoying freedom and participating as equals in the development of our country is that our political views have become extremely diverse — to say the least.
This year, we have incredible events planed at Temple Beth Sholom through which we can listen firsthand to the diverse political views that will shape the future of our country. We have made sure that both sides of the political spectrum get equal participation.
Our position as a religious institution is that of complete and absolute neutrality! However, we have a right to listen firsthand to the ideas and policies that affect us directly as members of The Jewish Community.
This coming Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, Senator Joseph Lieberman will be addressing our congregation on behalf of Senator John McCain. This event is open to the entire community, and it promises to be both captivating and enlightening. Doors open at 10:45 AM, with Senator Lieberman scheduled to speak no later than 12:00 PM.
In the very near future we will be hosting someone from Senator Barack Obama’s campaign such as Senator Charles Schumer or Ambassador Dennis Ross. We will also be holding a candidates night on Oct. 16, 2008.
I look forward to seeing you soon as we together prepare ourselves to enter the New Year 5769 in what promises to be a year that will begin with one of the most important Presidential Elections our nation has ever faced.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Felipe Goodman
PS: Check out this related story — Temple Becomes Tiny Battleground.