children, Charlotte and Oliver, both attended the Foundation School and Etan is now a Vice President of TBS. Brielle is involved in a number of initiatives around TBS as well, including its Social Justice Network. In addition to the enriching experiences our children had growing up at the Foundation school, TBS has been a constant
and invaluable support system. After our son Oliver was born prematurely, Rabbi Pomerantz unexpectedly visited us at the hospital. Three years later, Rabbi Pomerantz performed the symbolic ceremony of the upsherin for him. We had no doubt then that ten years later she would be at his bar mitzvah, at TBS. We continue to embrace the spirituality of our heritage. We recently began Havdalah at home - together, with the inspiration from Temple Beth Sholom, this practice has morphed from a meaningless “go through the motions” ritual to an important bookend for our hectic weeks.
Mark Family Charlotte’s Preschool
We are a resilient community. We don’t have the luxury to be complacent, and must do our part to ensure the success of the Temple. It’s easy to rely on others to become the community leaders and reap the benefits of their work. Yet, the legacy of the Temple requires a much deeper level of participation. People need to consider whether they want a vibrant and impactful Temple with human interaction that reflects their
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