Acorn praised for honoring Bryski

I enjoyed your recent pictorial featuring the "Top 25 People" of the area. I know several of the people and agree with your choices. I imagine that pieces like this also draw criticism for the ones you did not pick.

Your choice of Rabbi Bryski was particularly appreciated and appropriate. While we have many wonderful rabbis in the Conejo Valley, nobody has had more of an impact on so many people than Bryski. Conservative and reform congregations tend to grow just by the influx of Jewish people into the area. Yet, despite a small number of orthodox Jews living in the area, Chabad of the Conejo has grown amazingly.

In my opinion, the growth of all religious institutions is very good for the community. Under Rabbi Bryski’s leadership, Chabad has brought hundreds of disenfranchised Jews back to their roots.

Congratulations on a great tribute to our community leaders. I look forward to seeing who you pick next year.

Michael Feinman

Westlake Village