Congregation Beth Sholom | Modern Orthodox Synagogue | Rochester, NY

I first want to thank all those who extended their kind words and prayers for my recovery from vocal cord surgery. Baruch Hashem I am feeling well and with G-d’s help, I hope to have full usage of my voice. The results of the surgery went well. At first they thought it was a nodule, which is a result of voice overuse or incorrect usage. However, it turned out to be a hemangioma on the cord and some blood vessels on the both cords. These were not a result of excessive usage or misuse and were removed with laser technology never the less by the time you all receive this message I will have my voice restored.

Childhood is an amazing period in our lives, and summer is the best of all. There is no better feeling than knowing that you have two entire months of vacation. However, one part of summer that always troubled me was that I would not see my classmates for two full months. This concern had nothing to do with actually missing my peers; rather it was a concern that they might be taller than me after the summer. During the ten month school year it was impossible to lose track of their growth spurt and if they grew I would keep up with them. However, summer was the time when I would lose that lead. The anticipation of that first meeting after the long summer was one of fear. Yet, once that initial “Hey!” was exchanged and I still had an inch or two, I felt much better.

Welcome to Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York’s largest Modern Orthodox and Zionist synagogue.  Led by our charismatic and inspirational spiritual leader, Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick, Congregation Beth Sholom offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere.  Our synagogue is a community resource for every member’s full life, from birth, to B'nei Mitzvah, marriage, and in times of need.