The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah will toast Jeanne Adler, executive director, on the occasion of her retirement on Saturday, June 29. The evening will begin with a Havdalah service at 7:30 p.m., followed by a wine and dessert reception in the Social Hall at the Jewish Community Center, 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park. Community friends and colleagues of Adler are invited to attend the celebration.
“During Jeanne’s tenure as our executive director, she has expertly and quietly navigated the administrative workings of our congregation masterfully,” said Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff. “In partnership, she has taught Torah in word and in deed to staff and volunteer leaders. She has treated each member of our community with compassion; and her sense of prayer has contributed to the spiritual growth of the congregation. We have been deeply blessed to have Jeanne as a part of B’nai Jehudah. As executive director, Jeanne has provided an invaluable service to our congregation.”
Adler has served as executive director of B’nai Jehudah for 13 years. Prior to joining the congregation, she served in the same capacity at Congregation Beth Torah. In addition, Adler has been actively involved in the National Association of Temple Administrators (NATA), serving on its board and chairing the organization’s Strategic Planning Task Force. She also co-chaired the Joint NATA-NAASE (National Association of American Synagogue Executives) Conference in 2007 and served as education co-chair of the organization’s National Conference in 2007.
During retirement, Adler said, “I plan to cook more and take classes to improve my cooking skills. I will spend more time traveling with (my husband) Dan, especially to Portland, Oregon, and Chicago to spend time with grandkids. Dan and I also plan to take road trips and see areas of the country where we haven’t been to before. We love good food; so, we will explore great food everywhere we travel.”