Photo: Terry Elyse Bittker 1959-2019
The “WSJD Caring Committee” has been renamed the “Terry Bittker Caring Committee”. At its February 23, 2020 board meeting of the Washington Society of Jewish Deaf (WSJD), the board approved request by its Caring Committee to rename the committee in Terry’s memory.
Terry had conceived the idea of a Caring Committee and brought it to the attention of the Board for consideration. Terry’s idea received unanimous support. Terry understood that WSJD, like many religious organizations, needed a place where our members could find guidance on life cycle events from a Jewish perspective in times of sadness and joy from people within our community who understand our specific needs. She knew the kind of assistance our members of all ages might seek: information about Jewish rituals, contacts for interpreters, counselors or religious leaders who understand our culture, and support during unexpected or ongoing situations. Sadly, Terry passed away on May 25, 2019.
For more information, contact the Terry Bittker Caring Committee at [email protected].
Source: Washington Society of Jewish Deaf
