The excitement is building for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of our congregation. The RST Centennial Committee has a vision - to tell the story of our congregation through the memories of its members, present and past. Who better to tell our story than the people themselves?

A beginning for our vision is to document oral histories from our members of long standing and other past members that may have moved away but still remain in our hearts and memories. Rodef Sholom Temple activities, lifestyles, memories, and joys will be the focus of these video recorded testimonials. How wonderful it will be to capture the spirit and challenges our congregation faced during the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and beyond.

The RST library and archives have many photos and memorabilia but we are sure there is more out in the congregation families. Consider sharing some of the cherished memories on a temporary basis with the committee during an oral history session or just to document or display for a while at RST. The stories and history attached to each item is as important as the object itself, so please include the priceless facts from our long history.

The planning and organizing for this joyful celebration of our history requires many helping hands beyond the small Centennial Committee. It has taken the whole community to make the 100 year history of Rodef Sholom and we hope everyone will pitch in to help mark this milestone. If you can assist now or in the future, please contact the committee as shown below.

Members of the committee will contact many members of the congregation for histories directly, but don’t be shy if you can help paint the picture of the last hundred years for RST. Contact the committee through the RST office or by contacting Stan Glasofer, committee chair, by Email or at (757) 930-4606.