Temple Emanu-El honors Elaine Glickman at anniversary celebration

The Sapphire Celebration was held Feb. 27.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 7:53 a.m. March 2, 2022
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Temple Emanu-El honored Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman for her years of service with the temple during its 65th anniversary Sapphire Celebration on Feb. 27.

Hundreds of temple members and supporters gathered at the temple's outdoor tent space for the anniversary celebration. Guests mingled before sitting down for the program, which had remarks from Rabbi Michael Shefrin, temple president Barry Gerber and honoree Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman herself. 

Glickman was recognized for her 16 years of work with the temple with achievements that included creating the Tot Shabbat program, leading the Interfaith Family Hanukkah Party, giving sermons and more. 

 

Honoree Rabbi Elaine Glickman with Rabbi Brenner Glickman
Honoree Rabbi Elaine Glickman with Rabbi Brenner Glickman
The temple celebrated its 65th anniversary.
The temple celebrated its 65th anniversary.
Ben and Sharon Kunkel
Ben and Sharon Kunkel
Co-chairwoman Gloria Weed welcomes guests.
Co-chairwoman Gloria Weed welcomes guests.
Barbara Meltzer with Rhea Hughes and Philip Meltzer
Barbara Meltzer with Rhea Hughes and Philip Meltzer
Sandy and Howard Schapiro with Ike and Judith Koziol
Sandy and Howard Schapiro with Ike and Judith Koziol
Co-chairs Michael Richker and Gloria Weed with president Barry Gerber
Co-chairs Michael Richker and Gloria Weed with president Barry Gerber
Neal and Janie Vorcheimer with Bob Meisel
Neal and Janie Vorcheimer with Bob Meisel
Carole and Howie Friedman
Carole and Howie Friedman
Hundreds attended the event.
Hundreds attended the event.
Joan and Bart Levenson with Mary Alterman
Joan and Bart Levenson with Mary Alterman
Rabbi Brenner Glickman
Rabbi Brenner Glickman
Marion Levine, Sam Samelson, Suzette Seigel and Gerard Seigel
Marion Levine, Sam Samelson, Suzette Seigel and Gerard Seigel
Brenda Wilhm and Dan Ceaser
Brenda Wilhm and Dan Ceaser
Marty Katz and Trudy Krames
Marty Katz and Trudy Krames
Denise Cotler and Michael Shefrin
Denise Cotler and Michael Shefrin

 

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