- April 19, 2024
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Sharon Ecker with Fidel and Teddy Bear
Pixel, a longcoat Dachshund, came to be blessed.
Jackie, Matt and Ben Buurma with Jedi.
Dog treats were available for the pups.
Gail Blumenthal and Susan Milman with Bam Bam.
Rabbi Brenner Glickman says the blessings is asking "God to watch over them (the pets) and keep them safe."
Rabbi Elaine Glickman thanks everyone for coming.
The families and their dogs gathered together as a group to hear the Jewish teachings about pet companionship.
A puppy sits while the group blessing is performed.
Rabbi Michael Shefrin talks about the twelve teachings in the Torah on the ethical treatment of animals.
Shosti poses for a photo.
Helene Davis and Robert Griesman brought their dogs Mia and MJ to be blessed by Rabbi Brenner Glickman.
Each family also received a photo with their pet and the Rabbi.
Dr. Hal Alterman assesses Jedi's weight.
Dr. Hal Alterman wrote out certificates for the pets for being "good boys and girls."
Ziggy gets blessed by Rabbi Michael Shefrin.
Roxie pants as she waits for her blessing.
Temple Emanu-El gathered families and their four-legged companions June 3 at the Temple for a Blessing of the Animals.
The Rabbis Brenner Glickman, Michael Shefrin and Elaine Glickman explained the importance of animal companionship in the Jewish teachings. The Blessing of the Animals celebrated this animal companionship and is a way to thank pets.
After learning about what the Jewish religion teaches when it comes to animals, each family had the chance to bring their pet to a Rabbi for an individual blessing and a photo.
Veteranarian Dr. Hal Alterman was also there to give a basic health assessment to the pets and write-up a certificate for "being a good boy."
