Last Updated: 12/06/2006

December, 2006
It is with a great sense of sadness that I assume the Presidency of Congregation Or Ami upon the death of Bob Strudler.
I served as Bob’s Vice President and during his too short tenure I observed, listened and learned from him. I hope to carry these lessons learned and his unwavering commitment to Or Ami forward in pursuit of our goals as the finest Conservative synagogue in Houston.
Our strength has always been our people. Now, in this time of sorrow for us as a congregation, let us celebrate the life of Bob Strudler as he would have wanted; by carrying the ideals of our congregation forward so we truly are "The Light of My People." Bob would have expected us to move on. His pursuit of excellence was never ending. His spirit of tikkun olam drove him as a person. As I, with the Rabbi and the Board of Trustees, continue the work of Or Ami, we will do so with God and Bob guiding us.
If a life well lived is leaving the world a better place, then Bob Strudler lived the life of a hundred people.
All of our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Ruth, Seth, Keith and CJ.
Jerry Rochman
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