AJ Heschel’s concept has inspired me as I have reflected on the last seven years of my tenure as chair of Shir Hayim and then of Makor Hayim.

I made mention during my tribute last Saturday of many of the Builders and Allies who have contributed so much to our many amazing accomplishments. I am still in a state of radical amazement, dazzlement and happy shock at all of your acknowledgments, appreciation and love you expressed for Lauretta and me.

In addition, your wonderful gifts of the booklet, the embroidered table cloth, the dish cloth (with your lovely photos of so many little miracles) which will be framed and the personal drawings are treasures already.

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all that each of you have done to make the Makor Hayim community such a special one, and to have given me the most extraordinary and unforgettable joyous and spiritual experiences as leader.

Just in case you were wondering – I am not going anywhere! I will be providing the trustees and team leaders with transitional support over the next three to four months and will continue with or join as a member of some of our teams which may want to have me!

With love, hugs and deep appreciation

Martin