There was a heated debate concerning this action. Student Cantor Geoffrey Fine is hired. Toby Koritsky is hired as Director of Education. Thanks to the broad and generous participation by members of the congregation, the targeted amount is eventually raised. Cantor Geoffry Fine invested as cantor, and hired part-time.
Planning is in full swing for the synagogue renovation.
The following history was compiled from the writings of former Temple Secretary Lillian Tigar, who retired in 1981 after 29 years. Our searching first took us to the East Watertown Fire Station where we held our first meeting in October, 1931. Bernard I. Levine became the first President. Our Sunday School of 38 children met in Payson Hall, Belmont. In 1936 our first High Holiday services were held, conducted by our own members.