Dear Mishkon Community,

On behalf of the Mishkon Board of Directors, we want to thank everyone for the display of dedication to and love for our community regarding the vote to sell the Powerhouse.  In that spirit, the board met last night and, after much discussion, came up with a plan that we believe will give us a critical financial boost, thereby allowing us to cancel any sale at this time.  

As a result, the motion that was to be voted on during a special congregational meeting this Sunday, April 24 has been removed from consideration, and the meeting has been cancelled.  

But Mishkon’s challenges remain.  We rely on member growth and involvement for steady success.

We sincerely hope for your sustained enthusiasm to raise funds, bring in new members, support our programs and schools, and be present in our community.  There is a role for everyone, and the Board will be happy to help you find your place in this effort.  You showed us great energy.  Let’s not lose that.

Thank you again for your support,
 
Cindy Goldstein and Carole Stein

An Important Message to the Mishkon Community

On Sunday, April 3 at 4 p.m. on Zoom, we’re having the second Informational Meeting for the community about the sale of the Powerhouse property.  We’ve postponed the vote until April 24 to give everyone more time to consider the sale, and below is our thorough, detailed, updated Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers), including specific plans, as well as a copy of the current budget. Our goal is to make sure everyone feels heard, considered, and involved in this process.
 
During the past several weeks of discussion about the sale of the Powerhouse property, one thing has stood out: the love that members feel for Mishkon. Not only members, but also community stakeholders and former members!  What matters most is our community and our ability to listen to and respect one another’s perspectives, concerns, and ideas. We are in this together. The pandemic and other matters have affected Mishkon significantly, leaving it in a weakened financial position. Our board, in its fiduciary duty, has proposed a solution. As some of you have told us, there may be others. Some are being actively examined. What you’ll see below addresses comments and questions we have received. Thank you to all who have taken the time to call and write.

Please stay in touch as we go through this process together.
 
Please click on the links below for the needed documents:

• Official ballot and proxy form - You must be logged in to your ShulCloud account to view and submit this form.
  • If you have questions about how to log in or access your ShulCloud account, please contact Neda, our office assistant, at office@mishkon.org or 310-392-3021.
  • If you have already voted, your vote has been counted. If you choose to change your vote, you can vote using the new ballot, linked above. 
  • If you have not voted, you can vote using the new ballot, linked above. 
  • Votes will be accepted until April 24.
• To prepare for the meetings, click the links below for the Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) and the budget.

• Participation at the congregational meeting and voting at that meeting are open to all Mishkon members in good standing (which means those whose dues are paid in full or who are on a monthly payment plan administered by Mishkon). If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact Interim Synagogue Administrator Ellie Laycook at executive@mishkon.org.  

•  If you would like further information, please refer to the links (above), attend the Zoom Informational Meeting, attend the Zoom Congregational Meeting (links below and in the calendar on the Mishkon website), or contact Mishkon’s treasurer, Sol Ortasse, at treasurer@mishkon.org. 
  
  Many thanks,