Recent TSE Emails

We recently became aware that Eric Komar, a singer-songwriter who has performed for children at synagogues, Jewish community centers, camps and conventions nationwide was arrested, by the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, and charged with receiving and distributing child pornography.  Mr. Komar most recently performed at Temple Shaari Emeth this past Saturday and was employed as a Teen Choir Director in the past.  We were deeply disturbed to learn the nature of the charges. As with every Temple employee, a background check was completed before he was hired.

We take our responsibility for the safety of our children very seriously. Nothing is more important than their wellbeing.

May our world know healing and wholeness.

L'shalom,
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Rabbi Melinda Panken
Joan Fischer, President