Dancing, memories shared and keepsakes for Temple Israel's 70th

Temple Israel proved there was a lot to celebrate at their 70th Anniversary Simcha on Sunday, May 19.

As more than 115 guests walked through the doors into the breezeway, they enjoyed catered appetizers, drinks, and plenty of fun in the photo booth. After the cocktail hour, which featured beautiful music from Edgewater High School's string quartet, attendees took their seats in the Roth Social Hall to enjoy a full program of events. Temple Israel Vice President Sarah Landerman welcomed guests followed by past Temple Israel Rabbi Gary Perras saying HaMotzi. Congregants Lizzie Anglada and David Magness led the room in singing the National Anthems of both Israel and the U.S.

While eating their dinner choice of chicken, salmon, or eggplant from Catering by Motti, guests were treated to Jay Marder's Klezmer Band, who later led a rousing hora around the room. Heartfelt remarks from Rabbi Joshua Neely, a "Temple Israel at Seventy" presentation and member recognition through the decades from Past President Eric Hoffman, and a video featuring more than two dozen congregants were followed by a successful paddle raise and closing words from newly installed President Mark Kluger.

Guests left with a keepsake program book, many memories, and full hearts after an evening of celebrating Temple Israel's past, present, and future.