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Messages of Connection and Gratitude Via Zoom
Zoom has become our new “way of connection.” Whether through services or study, our community has flocked in large numbers to their computer screens to join with each other. The Chat function of Zoom tells its own story. Below are various comments that we thought worth sharing.
I love being with the Barnert community in worship and study and everything we do.
One of the gifts of this unbelievable period is I have gotten to interact with and know people I don’t normally cross paths with. It has been really wonderful.
As the face of the Barnert Temple, Rabbi Steiner is demonstrating heroic, relentless and humble leadership,
but clearly there is a well-coordinated organi- zation supporting her. I’ve never felt prouder to be a Barnert member.
I’ve been so grateful for the many connections the temple has provided, and have gotten to know some members with whom I’d had minimal contact before these months. The presence of so many at services and study groups has shown me how important Barnert is in so many lives and how it’s meeting a great need.
I thank Rabbi Steiner
for her sincerity and compassion and her sense of community, honesty, and love during this uncertain time.
I never thought being trapped at home and using Zoom would help me meet new people and make real connec- tions, but that’s exactly what’s happened. This is the gift I never expected from a pandemic.
The feeling of community at Shabbat services — which we normally don’t attend on a regular basis, has been very comfort- ing. The music is beautiful and Rabbi Steiner is so inclusive and reassuring.
The Barnert Virtual Community is my lifeline to connection and keeps me from feeling alone.
Best part of this mess is being with our amazing community.
The sense of community that you’ve cultivated feels stronger than ever.
Love the movement in Suzanne Feldman’s class. Simple and energizing. She gets you to a place where you feel good, serene, and energized.
I received a weekly check-in from a congregant which has made a more beautiful connection and a new friendship.
I love being in touch consistently, the steady comforting presence, the excellent teaching; love havdalah!
Our video connection has opened new opportunities... and an intimacy in being together from home on Shabbat. I love being able to “talk during services” to send personal and group chats. Rabbi Steiner has done an amazing job of keeping a warm and personal touch during services.
Thank you for providing so many opportunities to connect with the Barnert community, such that I don’t feel so alone and isolated.
I feel even more connected! Love it!
10 Summer 2020 Barnert The Magazine