we were so pleased to find the congregation investing in building strong families. Last week there was a special Family Service to encourage our young families. Before that we celebrated Bat Mitzvah's and new born babies. This week in our Training Center we are learning about building strong relationships between spouses, with children and in the congregation. 

Next week the Salm family from Germany will be visiting with us and we are looking forward to a special time with this Noble family. The Salm's come from a long line of nobility and have a special love for Israel. They have been one of the key families in helping Yad b'Yad from the beginning.

On May 5-7 I will be in Germany preparing the city of Kiel for the next years Yad b'Yad youth exchange the summer of 2012. I am so proud of our children and grandchildren going to Poland. I have tried to express some of how I feel.  Open Letter to Our Sons and Daughters Joining Yad b'Yad Summer 2011.

Michaella is really excited about the upcoming performance of the Jewish Wedding Concert in Milan, Venus and Padua, Italy on  May 4-9. She will accompanied by a number of other international musicians in these Benefit Concerts to promote family, marriage and pro-life. Contact Michaella for more information on the times and locations. I know she's love a word of encouragement too! Michaella's e-mail