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seek new ways to create
personal and intimate
Jewish experiences. Our
open house festivities are
the cornerstone of every
Shabbat and holiday. At
the WAS, every occasion is
capped off by dining and
celebrating together.”
As a growing but still
intimate shul, Polter says
while some may view
the WAS as a one-man
job, anyone who visits
knows each of their loyal
participants lend a hand.
“One might say we are a
Jewish family operation,”
Polter adds.
Even with a regular
mailing list of a few
hundred people who
participate at some level
or another, the WAS
does not have an official
membership, wanting
everyone to feel welcome
to participate in any WAS
event or service that meets
their interests or needs.
“We have an open-door
policy. All are welcome,”
Polter said. “We are grateful
to have a community where
no one reserves rights to
the spotlight. It is truly
like a family — everyone
counts.”
Among the programs
the WAS offers is the
hybrid “Soup and Study”
program, an opportunity
to participate in a weekly
discussion analyzing a
larger Jewish topic that
connects with the weekly
Torah portion, accompanied
by a warm, hearty soup.
Session topics so far have
included trust and faith in
God, and freedom of choice
and determinism.
“For anyone out there
who feels curious but
daunted by the prospect
of a more traditional
experience, I would invite
you to sample a visit to
the WAS.” Polter said. “I
am confident you will be
inspired by the richness
of our Jewish legacy and
touched by our embracing
WAS family.”
To contact Rabbi Polter, email office@
thewas.net. To see an interview with
the rabbi, go to thejewishnews.com.
WAS’s women’s section during services.
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