Hazak

The Leida Uretsky Chapter of Hazak is an auxiliary of Congregation Anshai Torah, whose members  are adults 55 and older.  Hazak is an organization founded by United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism in recognition that the most rapidly growing demographic group in the Jewish community are the 55 and older “Baby Boomers”. Hazak provides opportunities to connect with each other, enrich our personal and congregational lives, strengthen our congregation, be a voice for seniors in our shul and, most importantly, to have fun.  We are 225+ members strong, and growing!

The name HAZAK (strength) is an acronym:  the het stands for Hokhmah (wisdom), the zayan for Ziknah (maturity) and the kuph for Kadima (looking ahead). Hazak affirms the traditional Jewish view that mature adults should have the opportunity to continue to learn and be active in their congregations, their communities and amongst themselves.

Hazak promotes Judaism through projects and meaningful experiences both in the synagogue environment and on a community level. Hazak compliments congregational adult education programs with specially designed social, spiritual, physical, and educational components. These opportunities help develop a sense of community through a variety of creative programs, most of which are open to the entire community.

Address questions to and receive additional information from Hazak President, Harvey Swento, at HazakCAT@gmail.com.

                                         Officers                                         

°  Co-Presidents:  Harvey Swento, Philip Balis

°  Past President:  David Intebi

°  Vice President:  Cherry Swento

°  Treasurer:  Josh Socolof

°  Secretary:  Susan Hasson

                                         Board Members                                         

°  Sandy Balis  (Publicity, Chair) 

°  Hal Babitch (Programming, Chair)

°  Sheila Brown (Membership, Chair) 

°  Andy Cohen (Programming)

°  Jackie Fleschman  (Sunshine)

°  Marcie Intebi (Hospitality, Co-Chair)

°  Marcy Kahn (Programming-Veterans Day)

°  Lois Kohn (Publicity)

°  Andy Rabhan (Programming)

°  Jeannie Seigel (Programming, Membership)

°  Diane Yaris (Hospitality, Co-Chair)

°  Susan Zetley (Programming)

°  Gilda Zucker (Programming, Membership)

              Committees and their Members              

°  Historian:  Sandy Balis, Sheila Brown

°  Phone Committee:  Sonia Goodman, Amy Leibowitz, Jackie Fleschman

Do you know a member who is recovering from an illness?  Please contact Jackie Fleschman  to have a get-well card sent from Hazak.  Also, please inform Risa Diamond if you know of someone who is in the hospital or recuperating and would like some company or a visit.

We would likewise love to acknowledge simchas. Please contact Jackie Fleschman.