(thanks, jackie) During the last holiday season, many members expressed concern over the seating arrangements in the synagogue. In order for us to place youin a seat which will best suit you, we ask you to complete the following questionnaire and return it to the synagogue office as soon as possible.
1. I would prefer to sit in the... (Check one:) ___ Talking section ___ No talking section
2. If talking, which category do you prefer? (Indicate order of interest:) ___ Stock market ___ Sports ___ Medicine ___ General gossip ___ Specific gossip (choose:) ___ The rabbi ___ The cantor ___ The cantor's voice ___ The cantor's significant other ___ Real estate prices ___ Fashion news ___ What others are wearing ___ Why they look awful ___ Your neighbors ___ Your relatives ___ Your neighbors' relatives ___ Presidential election (uh oh) ___ Sex (Preference:_________________) ___ Who's cheating on/having an affair with whom Other:_______________________________
3. Which of the following would you like to be near for free professional advice? __ Doctor __ Dentist __ Nutritionist __ Psychiatrist __ Child psychiatrist __ Podiatrist __ Chiropractor __ Personal trainer __ Stockbroker __ Accountant __ Lawyer __ Criminal __ Civil __ Real estate agent __ Architect __ Plumber __ Buyer (Specify store:_______________________ ) __ Sexologist __ Golf pro [tentative; we're still trying to find a Jewish One] __ Other:____________________________
4. I want a seat located (Indicate order of priority:) __ On the aisle __ Near the exit __ Near the window __ In Aruba __ Near the bathroom __ Near my in-laws __ As far away from my in-laws as possible __ As far away from my former in-laws as possible __ Near the pulpit __ Near the Kiddush table __ Near single men __ Near available women __ Where no one on the bimah can see/hear me talking during services __ Where no one will notice me sleeping during services __ Where I can sleep during the rabbi's sermon [additional charge]
5. (Orthodox only.) I would like a seat where: __ I can see my spouse over the mechitza __ I cannot see my spouse over the mechitza __ I can see my friend's spouse over the mechitza __ My spouse cannot see me looking at my friend's spouse over the mechitza
6. Please do not place me anywhere near the following people: __ (Limit of six; if you require more space, you may wish to consider joining another congregation.) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________
Your name:_________________________________
Building fund pledge: $________________________
Thank you and we will try to accommodate your request for a truly meaningful holiday experience.
