2025 Kavod Award Winners

Congratulations to Meredith Weisman-Amaral and Gloria Bold, who both were honored with Kavod Awards in appreciation of their exemplary service to the congregation of Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley.  They received their awards on March 7, 2025 during a special potluck dinner.

 

Meredith volunteers to help the TBS Sisterhood in the kitchen for Oneg following Friday night services and during special events.

 

“Volunteering at the Temple over the past 6 1/2 years has brought me joy and has provided a deep sense of connection to my faith. The Temple is a place of peace and helping people has always been of great importance to me whether I am fixing a phone app, preparing the challah for the oneg or making sure someone has a second cup of coffee just the way they like it,” she said. 

 

Gloria began volunteering at the Temple by helping with Onegs during summer months and assisting with the golf tournament. She currently is a TBS board member and chairs the Programs Committee.

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“My goal is to come up with several events throughout the year to increase member participation. The first Klezmer Band concert was held outdoors with a packed audience,” she said.

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She went from having two major events a year to having one event per month, with some programs being fundraisers and others just to socialize with other members. This year has had a higher participation rate than previously, including the Welcome Back Ice Cream Social, Fall Hoe-Down, Mahjong Tournament, Klezmer Concert, Hanukkah dinner, Nicole Pesce piano concert and the TBS Passover Seder. 

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Recently, Gloria added the “Festival of Parties,” which kicked off in February with members taking turns hosting parties to raise money for the Temple. 

 

“I love to see people interact with one another and have fun while doing it,” Gloria said.