Dear Adath Israel “Shabbos Regulars,”

I just wanted to thank you for the role you have played in my life throughout my four years at Wesleyan. It’s not always easy being a college student away from home, and it has been so wonderful to have Adath Israel as a warm, welcoming community to turn to. Thank you for having been my “shul” throughout my time at college; you have all really given me a lot.

Next year, I will be studying at the Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem! I’m really excited for the opportunity to formally study Torah and Talmud.

I will miss you all very much, and I will do my best to come visit when I am back in Middletown (though that might not happen until after my next year in Israel). Best of luck with the new rabbi and thanks so much for everything!

Sincerely,

Rachel

(Rachel Berkowitz was graduated last month from Wesleyan. Her Email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .)