About Us
Progressive Temple Beth
Ahavath Sholom
Rabbi Rabbi Garson
Herzfeld, D.D.
Music Director:
Dr. J. David Williams, DMA
Songleader: Amy Dattner
Presidium: Karen Wilkow and Karyn Davis
Vice-Presidents: Myron Klein, Madeline Kaye,
Brian Wilkow,
Stanley Ginsberg
Treasurers: Helene Smith, George Liss
Financial
Secretaries: Tamara Kerner, Dorothy Platt
Corresponding Secretary: Adelay Liss
Recording Secretary: Linda Horowitz, Ruth Levine
Newsletter Co-Editors: Hermine Ginsberg, Grace Schneider
Advertising Editor for Temple Newsletter: Joyce Kantrowitz
Webmaster: Jessica Schulman
History
Progressive Temple Beth Ahavath Sholom is a consolidation of two synagogues, Temple Beth Ahavath Sholom and Borough Park Progressive Synagogue. Together we embrace the shared and proud union of two long-standing congregations, led by our newly selected spiritual leader, Rabbi Garson Herzfeld.
Mission
Our mission is to worship God in accordance with the faith of Judaism; to cultivate a love and understanding of Jewish heritage; to stimulate friendship in the Jewish community, and to strengthen the bonds of loyalty with the Jewish people everywhere; to bring near the love of God through an emphasis of the principles of righteousness and humanity.
We are a caring congregation. You don't just join PTBAS-- you become a part of our extended family. We are here to share in you joyous occasions, as well as support you during your times of need.
Social Action at Progressive Temple Beth Ahavath Sholom
ProgressiveTemple Beth Ahavath Sholom is dedicated to the prophetic call to do tikkun olam, repair of the world. We run an ongoing Food Pantry to serve the needs of those who are hungry in our community; have conducted blood drives, letter-writing campaigns to our legislators, walk-a-thons, a health fair, lectures and panel discussions on issues of concern.
For more information about Jewish social action causes, visit SocialAction.com.
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An Appeal From Your Webmaster |
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Since this is a history page of both temples, pre and post consolidation, I would appreciate hearing from anyone who may have some insight as to the history of Boro Park Progressive Temple |