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We are thrilled to share an update on our community building project that fills us with joy and anticipation!
The progress we're witnessing is remarkable. Our new spiritual home is taking shape before our eyes:
- The outside is almost complete parking lot etc.
- The doors have been installed
- Drywall is up getting ready for painting and wallpaper
Save the UPDATED date for our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting: June 29 (3 Tammuz)! RSVP at HarfordHaven.org/Grand-Opening
With gratitude to Hashem and much excitement, we continue to make meaningful progress toward our June completion date. This milestone represents not just a building, but the realization of our community's shared vision and dedication. Together, we are creating a sacred space where Torah learning, prayer, and celebration will flourish for years to come.
Rabbi Kushi Schusterman
Donor Spotlight: The Aron Kodesh
We are deeply honored to recognize the meaningful contribution of Phil and Laura Shernofsky and family, who have dedicated our new Aron Kodesh (Holy Ark) in loving memory of their parents, Nat and Shirley Shernofsky.
This beautiful tribute honors a legacy of sincere devotion to Jewish tradition. Nat and Shirley exemplified the "poshute yid" (simple Jew) - individuals whose faith was expressed through genuine dedication to Torah and mitzvot in their daily lives. Their commitment was reflected in touching moments of devotion:
Nat once called for assistance in locating the moon so he could properly recite the blessing on the new moon, and each year they would faithfully observe the tradition of collecting the ten pieces of bread before Pesach, but for Nat it wasn't a part of a piece but a full slice. When questioned he said - in the Haggadah it says 10 pieces of bread!
The Shernofsky family's dedication of the Aron Kodesh is particularly fitting, as this sacred ark houses the Torah scrolls - protecting and honoring them with both simplicity and beauty. Like Nat and Shirley's own lives, the Aron Kodesh stands as a testament to preserving Torah values with unwavering commitment and quiet dignity.
May the merit of establishing this sacred element of our sanctuary bring continued blessings to the Shernofsky family and honor the memory of Nat and Shirley for generations to come.
Make a gift at HarfordHaven.org
For information about contributing to our capital campaign or to schedule a site visit, please contact our development office.