How to resolve AdBlock issue? SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs will host “Remembering JFK” an Interfaith Service on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.
The service will commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the death of America’s our thirty-fifth President. The service will be conducted by Dr. Kenneth S. Blatt, Rabbi/Cantor from Congregation Shaara Tfille and will include readings, music, songs, historical commentary and personal reflections of this tragic event from a broad cross-section of representatives from both the religious and secular community.
In addition to Rabbi Blatt, these community members will participate:
Father Paul J. Borowski C.Ss. R., St. Clements Church, Saratoga Springs
Rev. Coqui Conley, Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, Saratoga Springs
Father Neil Draves-Arpaia, Saratoga Springs
Rev. Dr. James Fenimore and Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost,
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, Saratoga Springs
Rev. Dominic Ingemie, Church of St. Peter
Rev. Richard Hoffman, Saratoga Hospital and Nursing Home
Rabbi Boaz Marmon, Congregation Shaaray Tefila, Glens Falls
Michael Clement (pianist)
Thomas W. Hebert, Commandant and Color Guard
Spa Detachment 641, Marine Corps League, Ballston Spa
Former Saratoga Springs Mayor Ken Klotz, speaking on behalf of Mayor-elect Joanne Yepsen
Dr. Robert Orban (trumpet) will play “Taps”
A.J. Sarno, Longfellows Interfaith Prayer Meeting
Lou Schneider and Sid Gordon, Jewish Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Saratoga Springs branch
Congressman Paul Tonko
“The assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963 was a monumental tragedy in American history. Not since Abraham Lincoln was killed in 1863, has the death of one man had such repercussions on our nation.” Rabbi Blatt said. “This youthful, inspirational and handsome leader had captured the imagination of the American public following a very close election and his sudden, violent death was a shock to the entire American populace.”
Rabbi Blatt continued, “For those of us who remember the events of November 22 and its aftermath, the commemoration of the 50th anniversary will be a very significant moment of reflection. Not only did we lose a great president, but we lost what many refer to as ‘our innocence.’ Through the use of Biblical scripture, inspirational and patriotic music and personal reflections from both religious and civic leaders, I hope that this commemoration can serve as a means of bringing this community together.”
This event is open to the public. There will be light refreshments following the service. For more information or to RSVP, please call (518) 584-2370 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
