Temple Beth Hillel of South Windsor Had Special Speaker at Yom Kippur Services

There was a special speaker at Temple Beth Hillel of South Windsor on Yom Kippur, Gary. Gary spoke about how he grew up in NY and had a relatively normal child hood. He grew up the son of a Kosher Butcher in the lower East side of Manhattan. His parents worked very hard to provide for their family. Gary is homeless, living in a local shelter. He stated that he once knew what it was like to go out to dinner to fancy places and not have to worry about where he was going to sleep or get his next meal from. All the people at services were moved by Gary’s talk. It makes you think about how can this happen? How can he look like a “normal” person and be homeless? Aren’t homeless people only on park benches in the inner city streets? Fact is, homeless people are all around you. Gary said that 10% of the Connecticut population is homeless. Marion Berman, a Temple member, said “It really makes you think about how lucky you are. People complain about the little things in life not realizing that there are people right here in front of you that have much bigger worries.” Members of Temple Beth Hillel try to help Gary and give him odd jobs. Gary does odd jobs around the Temple as well. He is in charge of driving elderly members to and from Services. He has become a friend to many at Temple. Gary spoke at The Yom Kippur service not asking for a hand out or help, but to teach about the Torah, and what it means to him. Temple Beth Hillel is a Reform Synagogue located at 20 Baker Lane South Windsor. Rabbi Jeff Glickman says,’ Temple is a much better place with you in it.” All are welcome at Temple Beth Hillel. Services are Friday evenings. Music starts at 7 pm and services begin at 7:30 pm. For more information on Temple Beth Hillel contact 860--282-8466 or visit their website at Tbhsw.org.