Ambassadors' Reports
April 7, 2020 - Last Ambassadors' Report
04/09/2020 01:08:42 PM
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April 7, 2020
LAST AMBASSADORS’ REPORT:
From: Scott Arden, President Temple Emanu-El and Elaine Jones, President Congregation Or Chadash
To: Congregation Or Chadash and Temple Emanu-El congregants
We’d like to wish everyone a Happy Passover. We hope you’ll celebrate Pesach in some fashion, with its messages of gratitude and hope for the future.
In this last Ambassadors’...Read more...
March 2, 2020 - Ambassadors' Report
04/06/2020 10:54:22 AM
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Ambassadors’ Report
Week of March 2, 2020
The Ambassadors met on the afternoon of Sunday, March 1st, to interview four candidates to be a consultant to assist our congregations in the next phase of the merger. We want to ensure that our merger is successful and that we blend the best of both congregations moving forward. The assistance of a consultant with expertise in this process and to guide us with best...Read more...
February 24, 2020 - Ambassadors' Report
04/06/2020 10:51:54 AM
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Amabasssadors’ Report
Week of February 24, 2020
We'd like to thank the many congregants who participated in voting on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding merging Or Chadash and Temple Emanu-El. Now that the MOU is approved, we're taking the next steps, as agreed. We've begun the application process for grant funding from IMPACT Arizona to help with costs of merging, such as attorney fees and a...Read more...
February 4, 2020 - Ambassadors' Report
02/09/2020 10:17:43 AM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 02/03/2020
The proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our congregations about our potential merger was distributed to both congregations. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is an agreement between two or more parties outlined in a formal document. It is not legally binding but signals the willingness of the parties to move...Read more...
January 27, 2020 - Ambassadors' Report
01/28/2020 09:02:45 AM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 01/26/2020
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our congregations about our potential merger and the process to take to make that happen was distributed to both congregations last week. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is an agreement between two or more parties outlined in a formal document. It is not legally binding but...Read more...
January 20, 2020 - Ambassadors' Report
01/28/2020 09:01:30 AM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 01/20/2020
The Ambassadors completed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our congregations about our potential merger and the process to take to make that happen. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is an agreement between two or more parties outlined in a formal document. It is not legally binding but signals the willingness of the...Read more...
January 13, 2020 - Ambassadors' Report
01/28/2020 08:59:45 AM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 01/13/2020
We’ve been busy since the 2nd meeting with the Finance Task Force on January 6! The Ambassadors met to review our status, the current draft of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our congregations and the process necessary to continue toward a potential merger. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is an...Read more...
January 6, 2020 - Ambassadors' Report
01/14/2020 09:43:12 AM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 01/06/2020
Members of both congregations attended the Finance Task Force open meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Temple Emanu-El Schlanger Chapel. Approximately 90 people were present to ask financial questions relating to the talks between Temple Emanu-El and Congregation Or Chadash. Elaine Jones...Read more...
December 30, 2019 - Ambassadors' Report
01/03/2020 04:12:14 PM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 12/30/2019
Members of both congregations are invited to the Finance Task Force open meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Temple Emanu-El Schlanger Chapel. If you have financial questions that relate to the talks between Temple Emanu-El and Congregation Or Chadash, please plan to attend. There will be task force...Read more...
December 16, 2019 - Ambassadors' Report
12/17/2019 09:04:13 AM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 12/16/2019
The Ambassadors are preparing a memorandum of understanding between our two congregations that will outline the elements of a merged congregation and the steps to be taken to move us to this new entity after approval by both congregations. We will of course seek advice from...Read more...
December 6, 2019 - Letter to Congregants
12/16/2019 02:10:04 PM
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Letter from Temple President Scott K. Arden re: Transitions and Changes
December 6, 2019
Dear Congregant,
With the end of 2019 approaching, it’s a good time to catch you up on topics of interest.
Rabbinic Transition: The Temple Emanu-El Board of Directors voted at its...Read more...
December 9, 2019 - Ambassadors' Report
12/16/2019 02:07:21 PM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 12/9/2019
The Ambassadors created eight task forces to actively envision what a merger of our congregations would look like, identify any hurdles that would conflict with this future, and provide possible solutions to these issues. Six of these task forces will be reporting to our congregations during November and early December in order for...Read more...
December 8, 2019 - Clergy Task Force Powerpoint
12/16/2019 02:04:50 PM
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December 8, 2019 - Clergy Task Force Report
12/16/2019 02:03:27 PM
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Clergy Taskforce Summary
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Rabbi Jose said: Dispose yourself to learn Torah, for it is not an inheritance, and let...Read more...
December 8, 2019 - Worship Task Force Powerpoint
12/16/2019 01:59:55 PM
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December 8, 2019 - Worship Task Force Report
12/16/2019 01:57:38 PM
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Task Force – Worship Report
December 8, 2018 Town Halls
Task Force members: From Congregation Or Chadash (OC) – Cantor Janece Cohen, Sarah Bollt, Kathylynn Saboda, Susan Winkler. From Temple Emanu-El (TE) – Cantorial Soloist Marjorie Hochberg, Harold Blatter, Andy Iventosch, Amy Ruskin. Representing Ambassadors – Elaine Jones, Dana Adler and Mona L. Gibson.
Background: This Task Force...Read more...
December 2, 2019 - Ambassadors' Report
12/10/2019 08:49:27 AM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 12/02/2019
The Ambassadors met just prior to Thanksgiving to review our last Town Hall meetings where the Religious School and Facilities Task Forces reported their findings. Reminder, the final reports and presentations are posted to our synagogue websites. Along with Rabbi David Fine of the URJ, we discussed the necessary...Read more...
November 25, 2019 - Ambassadors' Progress Report
12/03/2019 01:46:59 PM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 11/25/2019
The Ambassadors will be meeting this week to review our last Town Hall meetings where the Religious School and Facilities Task Forces reported their findings. Last week’s communication reviewed the information for you and remember, the final reports and presentations are posted to our synagogue websites.
As we...Read more...
November 18, 2019 - Ambassadors' Progress Report
12/03/2019 01:45:35 PM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 11/18/2019
The Ambassadors created eight task forces to actively envision what a merger of our congregations would look like, identify any hurdles that would conflict with this future, and provide possible solutions to these issues. Six of these task forces are reporting to our congregations during November and early December in order for the...Read more...
November 11, 2019 - Ambassadors' Progress Report
12/03/2019 01:44:39 PM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 11/11/2019
The Ambassadors met last week to discuss the recent Town Hall meetings at both congregations on the same day (Sunday, November 3rd). Each synagogue met at a separate time to review the reports submitted by the Finance and Governance Task Forces. The Ambassadors were pleased with the presentations and lively conversation...Read more...
November 11, 2019 - Facilities Task Force Powerpoint
11/20/2019 10:56:03 AM
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November 11, 2019 - Facilities Task Force Report
11/20/2019 10:54:11 AM
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November 11, 2019 - Religious School Task Force Powerpoint
11/20/2019 10:52:46 AM
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November 11, 2019 - Religious School Task Force Report
11/20/2019 10:50:30 AM
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Task Force Report
Religious School Task Force
November 14, 2019
Task Force Attendees:
Rina Liebeskind, Or Chadash Exec. Admin & Director of Youth Engagement
Jill Sobieszyk, 3rd-4th gr. Or Chadash RS Teacher
Suzie Stadheim, 4th & 7th gr. Or Chadash...Read more...
November 4, 2019 - Ambassadors' Report
11/20/2019 10:48:45 AM
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Talks between Temple Emanu-El and Or Chadash - Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 11/04/2019
The Ambassadors created eight task forces to actively envision what a merger of our congregations would look like, identify any hurdles that would conflict with this future, and provide possible solutions to these issues. Six of these task forces will be reporting to our congregations during November and early December in order for...Read more...
November 3 - Joint Governance Task Force Powerpoint
11/20/2019 10:43:12 AM
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November 3, 2019 - Governance Task Force Report
11/20/2019 10:42:33 AM
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Task Force – Governance Report
Task Force members: Harriet Kronman and Howard Paley from Congregation Or Chadash (OC); Simon Rosenblatt, and Mona Gibson from Temple Emanu-El (TE) and member of Ambassadors Group.
Background: This Task Force was formed to review what governance would look like in a congregation created by the merging of current OC and TE congregations, to identify any issues or hurdles that might cause a...Read more...
November 3, 2019 - Finance Task Force Report
11/20/2019 10:35:05 AM
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Executive Summary
Temple Emanu-El/ Or Chadash Finance Task Force Report
Congregation Or Chadash: Gary Kippur (First VP) and Mark Ross (Treasurer)
Temple Emanu-El: Scott Arden (President), Jeff Rein (Treasurer), Jerry Cohen (VP)
The finance task force members first signed a non-disclosure agreement in Spring, 2019, and then reviewed the budgets and...Read more...
November 2019 - Ambassadors' Report
11/20/2019 10:33:15 AM
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Ambassadors’ Report
November 2019
November Monthly Report
NOTE: Please see upcoming Town Hall Meetings dates and list of members of the Task Forces at the end of the column.
At our Ambassadors meeting, held on the evening after Yom Kippur, we discussed some of the common questions raised by our congregants, both in group meetings and on an individual basis. One such theme was the concern regarding...Read more...
October 28, 2019 - Ambassadors' Report
11/20/2019 10:29:50 AM
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Ambassadors’ Report
For the week of 10/28/2019
The Ambassadors’ reports earlier this month explored the national and local trends that spurred Congregation Or Chadash and Temple Emanu-El to begin a conversation about increased collaboration and considering a path toward a merger.
We entered these talks to explore if we’d be stronger together than apart. We formed task forces to create a clear picture...Read more...
Fri, February 26 2021
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