She is working with BORâs executive committee to flesh out a collective vision.
Sharfman said she wants BOR to be available as a resource, which strengthens synagogues and Jewish organizations and fosters more collaboration.
First and foremost the board is a professional association. âWeâre here to support each other in terms of sharing information, ideas and resources,â she said. âWe see ourselves also as being in a position to rise and respond to the needs of our community where and when we are needed.â
Her first move as president was the creation of a video that the board released June 9, encouraging the Jewish community to remember its heritage and to find strength during a time of increased antisemitism.
A few favorite items included in the Passover Food Drive packages
are displayed. Photo courtesy of Abbie S. Fink
There are several mitzvot associated with Passover. At the seder there is the retelling of the story of the Exodus, eating matzah and bitter herbs, drinking four cups of wine and reclining.
And thanks to the Bureau of Jewish Education, there is another mitzvah â one that has been a Passover tradition in Greater Phoenix for more than 30 years.
The annual Passover Food Drive is a collaboration between the BJE and community organizations such as Jewish Family & Childrenâs Service, Ezras Cholim and Jewish Free Loan.