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12B January 2022 FOCUS ON YOUTH

Temple Emanu-El’s first Family Shabbat Service

since 2020 honors Morah Sabrina Silverberg

riday, November 5 was a spe- meaningful activities for the youngest Early Learning Center students to love ful leader, teacher and vessel of Torah
cial evening at Temple Ema- attendees. The spirit, energy and joy the Hebrew language through her Pre- for a quarter of a century at the temple.
Fnu-El as the congregation held echoed throughout the sanctuary as all school Hebrew classes, and shares her So much wow.”
its first Family Shabbat Service since were glad and grateful to be back. wisdom and expertise with adults
March 2020 – and honored its wonder- Making the service even more spe- in Torah study and adult education
ful Director of Education, Sabrina Sil- cial was its centerpiece: recognition of courses.
verberg, MARE, for her 25th year of Sabrina Silverberg for a quarter-cen- During the service, all had an
service. tury of vision, dedication, inspiration, opportunity to share gratitude to
The return of Family Shabbat Ser- talent and leadership. The growth of Sabrina with the presentation of
vices marked the return of a signature TEERS – now the biggest and most gifts and words of appreciation
program for young families. These vibrant Jewish supplemental school – and, in true Temple Emanu-El
monthly services – held on the first in the area – and the unique, impact- style, continued to celebrate with
Friday of the month – feature prayers ful and joyful learning experiences an outdoor cake reception!
led by Temple Emanu-El Religious provided to students and families are “Getting to work with Sabrina
School (TEERS) students, storytelling a testament to her outstanding service. on a daily basis is a gift,” com-
from the rabbis, upbeat music and fun, Sabrina also teaches Susan Schwaid mented Associate Rabbi Michael Ava Rosin, Lucy Familiant and Melanie Murphy
Shefrin. “She has been a wonder- enjoyed time together during the Oneg

Temple Emanu-El Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin Temple Emanu-El Religious School’s Morah Rivka Drago led young children
recognized Morah Sabrina Silverberg on the bimah in a fun and meaningful activity during the service

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