A Light Through the Ages 2019
The dramatic Finale of our Chanukah Service at Central Reform Temple on Sunday, December 15th with the Zamir Chorale of Boston. All of us holding our candles high, as we conclude the singing of “Rock of Ages.” “Your’s the message cheering, that the time is nearing… which will see, each one free… TYRANTS DISAPPEARING!” AMEN!
Another highlight of Sunday’s Chanukah Service at Central Reform Temple- joined by dear clergy colleagues from the major churches in Boston, as well as our Jewish/Muslim/Christian Dialogue circle, each of whom lit a candle of the Menorah… America- and the world- as it should be!
Another highlight of Sunday’s Chanukah Service at Central Reform Temple- joined by dear clergy colleagues from the major churches in Boston, as well as our Jewish/Muslim/Christian Dialogue circle, each of whom lit a candle of the Menorah… America- and the world- as it should be!
An enthusiastic crowd assembled on December 15, 2019 for another beautiful and meaningful production of “A Light Through the Ages,” our annual free Chanukah celebration which is open to the public. Hundreds of audience members enjoyed the music of the Zamir Chorale of Boston and honored our dear neighborhood clergy. Special kudos to our production committee, JB Barricklo, Paula Dickerman, Steven Littlehale, Merle and Arthur Marquis, Lillian Weigert, Andy Friedland, Tannus Schlam, and James Robinson. And bravo to our talented readers, Marc LaCasse, Andy Kaplan, Shelly Cohen, Tracy Weisman, Lillian Weigert, Steven Littlehale, Jonah Barricklo, and BK Hipsher.
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Written by Rabbi Howard Berman, “A Light Through the Ages” chronicles the celebration of Chanukah and provides a dramatic overview of the history of the Jewish People. The cantata celebrates the struggle for peace, justice and religious freedom through times of darkness and as well as those of light and triumph.
It is a serious, thoughtful and riveting historical presentation. This is the only Boston-area Chanukah event designed for an adult audience of every faith, sharing Jewish traditions and linking them to contemporary issues. A highlight of the program was honoring the Temple’s long-standing ties with our neighboring Christian and Muslim congregations whose clergy and lay leaders participated in the ceremony.
The voices of the renowned Zamir Chorale under the direction of Artistic Director Joshua Jacobson accompanied these timeless stories with traditional and contemporary holiday music.
It is a serious, thoughtful and riveting historical presentation. This is the only Boston-area Chanukah event designed for an adult audience of every faith, sharing Jewish traditions and linking them to contemporary issues. A highlight of the program was honoring the Temple’s long-standing ties with our neighboring Christian and Muslim congregations whose clergy and lay leaders participated in the ceremony.
The voices of the renowned Zamir Chorale under the direction of Artistic Director Joshua Jacobson accompanied these timeless stories with traditional and contemporary holiday music.
Our 2018 Honorees who kindled our Menorah – the Clergy from our neighboring Back Bay and downtown churches with whom Rabbi Berman has worked closely since CRT’s founding, are pictured below.
(left to right) Rev. Rob Mark, Church of the Covenant; Rev. William Rich, Trinity Church; Rev. Donald Wells, Old South Church; Rev. Stephen Kendrick, First Church in Boston; Rev. Joy Fallon, King’s Chapel; Rev. Tamra Tucker, Cathedral Church of St. Paul; Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie, Arlington Street Church; Rev. David Story, Old South Church; Rev. Pamela Werntz, Emmanuel Church; Rev. Amy McCreath, Cathedral of St. Paul, Rev. Bob Greiner, Cathedral of St. Paul.
A blazing mass of candles are raised up for the triumphant singing of our Closing Hymn, “Rock of Ages.”
Central Reform Temple
A Light Through the Ages Honorees
2014
Children’s Museum, Carole Charnow, President and CEO
Community Music Center of Boston, Lucy Sollogub, Director of School Outreach/Summer ARTS
Marriage Equality Pioneers – David Wilson & Rob Campton
Keshet, Idit Clein, Executive Director
Museum of Fine Arts, Marietta Cambareri, Curator of Judaica
St. Francis House, Karen LaFrazia, Executive Director
Tobin School, Efain Toledano, Principal
Women’s Lunch Place, Elizabeth Keeley, Executive Director
2015
The Children’s Trust, Robin Boorstein, Deputy Director of Operations
City Mission, Rev. June R. Cooper, Executive Director
Ethos, Dale Mitchell, Executive Director
Facing History and Ourselves, Roger Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer
Friends of the Public Garden, Elizabeth Vizza, Executive Director
GLAD, Bennett Klein, Senior Attorney, and AIDS Law Project Director
Massachusetts General Hospital for Children – Jordan Ruboy Compassionate Care Fund
Rosie’s Place, Sue Marsh, Executive Director
2016
Boston Arts Academy, Anne R, Clark, Headmaster
Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, Sam Taub, Manager, Community Engagement, Boston Celtics
Boston Police Department, William G. Gross, Superintendent-in-Chief
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Elizabeth Jackson, Executive Director
Codman Square Health Center, Sandra Cotterell, Chief Executive Officer
Community Servings, David B. Waters, Chief Executive Officer
Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, Yusufi Vali, Executive Director
Jewish Vocational Services, Jerry Rubin, President and Chief Executive Officer
2017
Company One, Shawn LaCount, Artistic Director
Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, The Rt. Rv. Alan M. Gates, Bishop Diocesan
Fenway Health, Stephen L. Boswell, MC, President & CEO
The Great Boston Food Bank, Catherine D’Amato, President & CEO
Jewish Climate Action Network (JCAN), Rabi Katy Allen, Co-founder and President
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, Margo Simon Golden, President
The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Eva Millona, Executive Director
Tenacity, Ned Eames, Founder and CEO
2018
Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie, Arlington Street Church
The Very Rev. Amy McCreath, The Cathedral Church of St. Paul
Rev. Rob Mark, Church of the Covenant
The Rev. Pamela L. Werntz, Emmanuel Church
Rev. Stephen Kendrick, First Church Boston
Rev. Joy K. Fallon, King’s Chapel
Rev. Nancy S. Taylor, Old South Church
The Rev. Dr. William W. Rich, Trinity Church
A Light Through the Ages Honorees
2014
Children’s Museum, Carole Charnow, President and CEO
Community Music Center of Boston, Lucy Sollogub, Director of School Outreach/Summer ARTS
Marriage Equality Pioneers – David Wilson & Rob Campton
Keshet, Idit Clein, Executive Director
Museum of Fine Arts, Marietta Cambareri, Curator of Judaica
St. Francis House, Karen LaFrazia, Executive Director
Tobin School, Efain Toledano, Principal
Women’s Lunch Place, Elizabeth Keeley, Executive Director
2015
The Children’s Trust, Robin Boorstein, Deputy Director of Operations
City Mission, Rev. June R. Cooper, Executive Director
Ethos, Dale Mitchell, Executive Director
Facing History and Ourselves, Roger Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer
Friends of the Public Garden, Elizabeth Vizza, Executive Director
GLAD, Bennett Klein, Senior Attorney, and AIDS Law Project Director
Massachusetts General Hospital for Children – Jordan Ruboy Compassionate Care Fund
Rosie’s Place, Sue Marsh, Executive Director
2016
Boston Arts Academy, Anne R, Clark, Headmaster
Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, Sam Taub, Manager, Community Engagement, Boston Celtics
Boston Police Department, William G. Gross, Superintendent-in-Chief
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Elizabeth Jackson, Executive Director
Codman Square Health Center, Sandra Cotterell, Chief Executive Officer
Community Servings, David B. Waters, Chief Executive Officer
Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, Yusufi Vali, Executive Director
Jewish Vocational Services, Jerry Rubin, President and Chief Executive Officer
2017
Company One, Shawn LaCount, Artistic Director
Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, The Rt. Rv. Alan M. Gates, Bishop Diocesan
Fenway Health, Stephen L. Boswell, MC, President & CEO
The Great Boston Food Bank, Catherine D’Amato, President & CEO
Jewish Climate Action Network (JCAN), Rabi Katy Allen, Co-founder and President
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, Margo Simon Golden, President
The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Eva Millona, Executive Director
Tenacity, Ned Eames, Founder and CEO
2018
Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie, Arlington Street Church
The Very Rev. Amy McCreath, The Cathedral Church of St. Paul
Rev. Rob Mark, Church of the Covenant
The Rev. Pamela L. Werntz, Emmanuel Church
Rev. Stephen Kendrick, First Church Boston
Rev. Joy K. Fallon, King’s Chapel
Rev. Nancy S. Taylor, Old South Church
The Rev. Dr. William W. Rich, Trinity Church
