Through the hard work of our new President, Moshe Cohen, an agreement has been reached with our contractor regarding the development of our buildings. Simply, once the Synagogue raises the beginning sum of $250,000.00, our contractor will begin the complete restoration of our Synagogue and the construction of our center. As we move ahead on our fund raising, utilizing the restored Synagogue and center, we will continue our payments to the contractor.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our Synagogue to jump start our development program. We have already completed the production of a DVD depicting Agudas Achim and our sense of what a Synagogue is all about. Our new Vice-President, Yossi Stamler, is spear heading our fund raising program which will include reaching out to the general community as well as soliciting foundation grants and financial support from various sources.

We urge you to play a role in this important project by not only giving of your own resources but by soliciting others as well. If you would like copies of our DVD to share with potential givers, if you would like to send letters to friends and business associates on behalf of the Synagogue, please contact Yossi via his e-mail joe@generationtats.com or via our web site through Rabbi Lefkowitz.

This is our opportunity to create a truly dynamic Agudas Achim, able to provide a wide variety of activities and programs for our own Congregation and the Uptown community at large.