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Signing the contract

Signing the contract today was a momentous day for the BJ family. We closed on the 89th Street building this morning. Jonathan Adelsberg signed the closing documents for the synagogue and our General Counsel, Richard Kalikow, represented us. I want to give special thanks to Richard for his excellent advice, counsel, encouragement and generosity throughout the entire process from negotiating the purchase through the closing.

On a personal note, it was one of the most meaningful and exciting days in my professional life not only because of my professional role in working with such a great team of spiritual and lay leaders as well as the many volunteers and staff who helped to make this happen, but because as a member of the community I am so happy that BJ has been able set the course for a strong and vibrant future.

 


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Harold Goldman & Jeannie Blaustein

I am thrilled to say that today is truly historic as our community enters a new chapter as owners once again of 270 W 89th Street!

Today with gratitude and humility, we return to our Community House with the wisdom and ruach (spirit) nourished over the last 25 years of growth, prayer and commitment to BJ’s sacred vision of community and social justice.

How wonderful that Jonathan Adelsberg, our outgoing president, who has worked tirelessly and with the deepest commitment toward this goal, was able to sign the papers today and make this dream a reality! As his term ends and my new role begins on July 1st, I’m honored and humbled to be moving into the leadership of BJ’s Board at this exciting and creative moment.

The miracle of this purchase, and the communal effort that it took to bring us all to this moment are extraordinary. I want to personally thank Jonathan, our rabbis and Ari, Richie Kalikow, BJ’s Board and our Capital Campaign co-chairs, Judy Peck and Michael Sonnenfeldt, and our Community Campaign co-chairs Debbie Lerner and Christina Gantcher, for their guidance and leadership, and for the many hours of hard work each gave to this project.

I’ve loved being a part of the process, and am so deeply appreciative of all of the many, many people whose time, energy and financial contributions helped us reach our goal! This community building is at the core of my hope and prayer that BJ will continue to build a strong and vital community.     -Jeannie

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