Dear Rabbi Irwin and Cantor Gustavo,
CTI has been my family’s synagogue for five generations and although the congregation has existed continuously longer than any other on Long Island, and has welcomed numerous clergy from various backgrounds, who would have thought that an Argentinian and a Canadian would come to our traditional congregation, embrace its history and elevate it with such innovation and open-mindededness? Your leadership of the congregation, devotion to helping the unfortunate, and involvement in Glen Cove’s secular and religious networks are remarkable. Over the last decade, as a team, you have solidified CTI’s place in the world of charity and community. You have made CTI a place of warmth, caring and learning for my 96 year old mother as well as for my school age grandchildren. It is clear that you were meant to do the work you have chosen. From generation to generation (l’dor v’dor) my family and I thank you for all that you do.