25th Anniversary special issue - Shir Tikvah

תדה רבהCongregant participation is key to Shir Tikvah’ssuccess, but we wouldn’t be anywhere withoutour staff. TODAH RABAH!Congregant Ellen Walthour, ExecutiveDirector John Humleker, andAdministrator Dianne Nieman (Cohn).Above:Custodian ArmondoVel-Villagrana.Above: 2013 staff members ClergyAssistant Jackie Fitzcollins and OfficeManager Sara Lahyani. Left:Staff partyin 2000. Seated are Rabbi Offner, Rabbi’sAssistant Lindsay Rosen Litman, andEducation Director Penny Schumacher.Standing are Administrator DianneNieman (Cohn), Music Director DavidHarris, STiFTY advisers Beckie Skeltonand Shep Harris, Custodian (nowReverend) Michele Morgan.Rabbi Sharon StiefelInterim Rabbi, 2008-09“Serving as Shir Tikvah’s interim rabbi from 2008- 2009 was a privilege. I feltenriched by every single member with whom I had the opportunity to interact.The extraordinary staff were gracious and helped guide me. Shir Tikvah has anenduring legacy of welcoming all with open arms. During the year oftransition in which I served Shir Tikvah, I learned how enriching that can be.”To all who have lovingly served our congregation in staff roles, including clergy,music directors, administrators, educators, office managers, assistants, andcustodians: Many thanks!22 | Shir Tikvah