Promotion Exercises At Shaare Tefilah Temple-This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1954

PROMOTED — The members of the Sunday School classes of Temple Shaare Tefilah held their promotion exercises last Sunday and were given their certificates. Front row, left to right: Joel Hershman, Judy Hershman, Michael Wigon, Susan Saver, Marc Orent, Phyllis Cushing, Linda Rosen, Carol Miller, Jolyn Greene, and Carol Burtman. Second row, left to right: Freddy Adelson, Tanya Maxwell (guest), Stuart Wigon, Sandra Borr, Arlene Alter, Lois Ofstein, Patricia Greene, Susan Klein, and Maxine Cushing. Third row, left to right: Marshall Rittenberg, Stephen Rittenberg, Chucky Chaplan, Nason Kaplan, Harold Rubin, Warren Rubin, Sheldon Small, and Jerry Small. Rear row, left to right, arc the Sunday School officials: Samuel Wigon, Mrs. Wigon, Alice Blumenthal, Mrs. H. Rubin, Dr, Max Hershman, Malcolm Orent, Samuel Spector, Herbert Taube, and Carl Burtman. (McLean Photo)

Temple Shaare Tefilah Holds Promotion Exercises for Sunday School Students

A simple yet impressive ceremony marked the promotion exercises of the Sunday School grades of the Religious School of Temple Shaare Tefilah, Norwood, on Sunday, May 28. Families gathered to recognize the achievements of students completing another year of study in both the Sunday School and Hebrew School programs.

Mr. Samuel Spector, Director of the Religious School, presented certificates of promotion and commended the children for their fine work throughout the year. In addition to academic promotions, Certificates for Trees of Israel were awarded, reflecting the congregation’s continued support for cultural and charitable efforts abroad.

Sunday School Promotions

Students receiving “diplomas” under Miss Alice Blumenthal, Teacher, included Jolyn Greene, Linda Kosen, Phyllis Cushing, Joyce Kauffman, Susan Saver, and Judy Hershman.

First Grade, taught by Mrs. Irvine Sall, included Carol Miller, Carol Burtman, Stuart Wigon, Lois Ofstein, Jeffrey Borr, and Nason Kaplan.

Second Grade, under Mrs. Hyman Rubin, promoted Sandra Borr, Lucy Kaplan, Stephen Rittenberg, Jerry Small, Arlene Alter, and Bernard Cooper.

Third Grade, taught by Mrs. Samuel Wigon, included Bruce Kauffman, Marshall Rittenberg, Sheldon Small, Maxine Cushing, Patricia Greene, Susan Klein, and Warren and Harold Rubin.

Hebrew School Classes

Hebrew School classes, concluding on June 24, included Robert Greene, Marianne Cooper, Robert Blumenthal, Bruce Blumenthal, Philip Goldman, Paul Klein, Michael Ward, Frank Kauffman, and Lawrence Rubin. Rubin holds the distinction of being the first confirmant to receive his training entirely within the Temple Shaare Tefilah Religious School under its present system.

Adult Education and Teen Activities

Under the direction of Mr. Spector, adult classes in Customs and Ceremonies, as well as Hebrew and Prayers, were conducted throughout the year. A small but active Teen‑Age Group elected the following officers:

• Stanley Adelstein, President
• Dorothy Portman, Secretary
• Alice Blumenthal, Treasurer

School Board Leadership

Herbert S. Taube, newly elected Second Vice President of the Temple Shaare Tefilah Men’s Congregation, will head the School Board for the coming year. A native of New York State, Mr. Taube attended Hebrew schools of higher learning in New York City. During his service in the United States Army, he organized, conducted, and arranged for the teaching of religious services in New Guinea, bringing valuable experience to his new role.

Assisting him will be Mrs. Jordan F. Kauffman, newly elected Second Vice President of the Norwood Jewish Women’s Council

(Norwood Messenger)

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