President's Bi-Monthly Message
January/February 2020

As I mentioned in my last bulletin article, we are developing a comprehensive food policy for the Temple. As many of you may be aware, the current policy prohibits all non-kosher food. I would like to see a change in that policy. The way I see it, our Temple is a place to meet and eat. Changing the policy to make the building kosher style would allow for more gatherings at our facility. Now let's be clear: I am not advocating mixing milk and meat or permitting shellfish and pork in the Temple. I would like to see a common-sense approach—one that allows Temple members more options in choosing food that can be brought into the building. 

A comprehensive food policy would be incomplete without the development of an allergy policy. It is our goal to make the Temple a safe and accommodating place for those with life-threatening food allergies.

You will soon be receiving a questionnaire from the Religious Practices Committee giving you the opportunity to weigh in on the food policy. I look forward to seeing your input.
 
 Loren Goldstein 

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