Journey to “a land that I will show you.”
In Parshat Lech L’cha, Avram and Sarai are setting off on their journey to “a land that I will show you.” At various stages in our lives we also begin our journeys anew. Nothing stays the same. Where we go, where we have been, and where we are now are necessary parts of life. It is about changes in our relationships with family, with community, our work, and our hopes and dreams. It is certainly influenced by aging. It’s kind of comforting to know that Avram is 75 and Sarai is 74 when they break new ground.
In the communities I have served for more than three decades we are working on the next steps on our individual and collective journeys. Last night the Future Planning Committee of Am Kolel met to talk about our future. I invite you to answer a few questions that would be helpful to us. Your names will remain confidential.
1.What is it you like most about Am Kolel?
2.Is Am Kolel meeting your needs?
3.What needs do you have?
4.Of the following streams of Am Kolel which is the most important to you? Please highlight or underline. Shabbat and Holidays gatherings, Judaic Resources (life cycle events and learning); Sanctuary Retreat Center; Social Justice and Eco Action; Sense of Community and Belonging.
5.Are there particular programs or classes you would like us to offer?
6.Would you like to see a physical center in the lower part of the County (Rockville, Silver Spring, Kensington...)?
7.Do you like the newsletter? Should it come out less often?
8.Other concerns and interests?
Please take a few minutes to answer these questions. The results will be shared with our our Planning Committee and with our readers in the future.
B’Shalom,
Reb David