Page 10 - The Jewish Voice - February '24

Page 10, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 8 partnerships with local organizations. The temple values always been able to take his
the importance of community involvement, fostering dogs with him around the
The filled sanctuary responded with a well-deserved connections that extend beyond its walls. By actively world, which was the plan
standing ovation for both speakers. The inspirational leading in and supporting local projects, the congregation for Italy.
service concluded with an oneg shabbat reception, demonstrates its dedication to tikkun olam, “repair of Then Jesse received the
facilitating conversations and connections among the world,” and creating positive change in the local surprising news that the
congregants and visitors. community. Italian base did not allow the
Temple Israel’s Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith doberman breed. Jesse and
Shabbat Celebration served as a reminder of the values of The Pet Cottage Post his family were absolutely
the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing work required heartbroken and scrambling
still today. Temple Israel’s commitment to honoring MLK Senior Dobermans with Military Roots in for a solution. The Pet
Jr. extends beyond the Interfaith Shabbat Celebration, as Search of Forever Home Cottage was their saving
the congregation actively engages in community work and grace with a Forever Promise
The Pet Cottage appreciates the of lifetime care.
service our United States military Creative Solutions Were
members have dedicated their lives Necessary
to. When military personnel face a big While Ladybug and
change — whether it’s deployment or Vinny fit the mission of the
being restationed — and cannot keep Pet Cottage, there was not
their pet, The Pet Cottage a simple solution to set up
steps in with support and Forever Guardianship due to
solutions. the size, age, and bonding of
Jesse, a military the two dogs.
serviceman based in South Wendy Derhak, Pet
Florida with 22 years in, Cottage founder and
recently reached out to The executive director, felt called to help and began connecting
Pet Cottage. He had received with community partners. Wendy secured a temporary
orders to relocate for a tour Forever Guardian through the volunteer network and set
in Italy. Jesse and his family up local boarding as soon as possible because Jesse and
were the proud owners of two his family were required to relocate to Italy the day after
senior dobermans, Ladybug Christmas. It was an emotional goodbye for all! But Jesse had
and Vinny. As a senior
military member, Jesse had Local Happenings on page 11

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