- March 2, 2022
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Josephine is named after French Empress Josephine.
Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Doris Alpern and her dog Anna
Rugelach (pictured) is named for a Jewish pastry.
Teddy waits his turn for his blessing.
Lady poses for a photo.
Lexi receives her check up from veterinarian Dr. Hal Alterman.
David Arnold and his dog Kia.
Jim Granite, Teddy, Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Betsy Granite
Mia (center) and MJ stand in line for their blessing.
Helene Davis, Mia, Rabbi Michael Shefrin, MJ, and Bobby Griesman
Elaine Herda and her cat Josephine.
Butters is a guide dog in training.
Josie Liederman and Roxie.
Veterinarian Dr. Hal Alterman and Asia
Around 30 pets were honored at the Blessing of the Animals.
Tova smiles for the camera.
Suzan Brodsky and Rugelach receive their blessing from Rabbi Brenner Glickman.
Around 30 four-legged friends were honored at Temple Emanu-El's 10th annual Blessing of the Animals on June 3.
The ceremony was created by Rabbis Brenner and Elaine Glickman to honor the bond of pets and their owners. Rabbi Brenner Glickman opened the ceremony by talking about the importance of loyalty and faithfulness shared between owners and their pets.
"We wanted to find a place to honor that (bond) within the Jewish community," Rabbi Elaine Glickman said.
In addition to the blessings offered by Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin, a costume station was available for owners to dress up their pets for family portraits and veterinarian Dr. Hal Alterman offered free checkups.
