A Weekend of Gratitude: Celebrating 25 Years with Rabbi Debi Wechsler
Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22
For 25 years, Rabbi Debi Wechsler has profoundly impacted our community with her unwavering passion for teaching and learning along with her commitment to Gemilut Hasadim and social justice. She has helped create a community that supports and celebrates diversity in Jewish life and has enhanced worship through the creation of Shir Shabbat. We wish her all the best as she leaves us to explore the rabbinate beyond Chizuk Amuno. Join us for a celebratory weekend as we bid farewell to Rabbi Wechsler, honor her legacy, cherish her contributions, and express our gratitude for all she has done for our Chizuk Amuno family.
How can I help honor Rabbi Wechsler?
- Share your memories and reflections in honor of Rabbi Wechsler here.
We’re collecting stories highlighting Rabbi Wechsler’s impact on our community to share during the celebration weekend. - Honor her legacy by supporting the establishment of the Rabbi Debi Wechsler Beit Midrash Endowment Fund here.
- Attend one or more of the events throughout the weekend, which are highlighted below.
Friday Night, June 20
Camp-Style Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv
5:30 p.m. Mingle with a specialty drink and hors d'oeuvres prior to the outdoor musical, camp-style Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Wechsler, Rabbi Blustin, and Leslie Pomerantz outdoors in the Ben and Esther Rosenbloom Amphitheater.
Joyful white attire encouraged. All ages are welcome. RSVP here.
Saturday, June 21
Shabbat Service and Kiddush Luncheon
9:30 a.m.
Shabbat services in the Sanctuary with special guests, followed by a Kiddush luncheon in the Krieger Auditorium.
All ages are welcome.
Sunday, June 22
Celebratory Brunch, Program, & Learning
10 a.m.
Let's gather to celebrate Rabbi Wechsler’s 25 years of service to our community with a festive brunch, learning session, and program. This program is geared toward adults. There will not be an opportunity for walk-ins.
Advance RSVPs are required by May 22. Learn more and register here.
Thank you to our Event Leadership:
Sandra Dzija & Andy Miller, Co-Chairs
Fritzi & Bob Hallock, Co-Chairs
Event Committee: Rabbi Jeremy Fierstien, Sharon Green, Emily Hackner, Harriet Helfand, Tammy Heyman, Jane Kahn, Robin Kaplan, Amanda Levine, Matt Lipsky, Josh Weisberg, Bob Wolf, Jim Wolf, Anne Young
We welcome you to contact any of our leadership team if you have any questions.
