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Changing for the better
To those of you who frequent this website, you may have been surprised at the number of changes made recently to this site. Within the past few days and weeks, we have made quite a few changes to our website. For those keeping score, here's a recap:
- The weekly parsha column has been updated on a regular basis. Our goal is to have information about the upcoming parsha available by Monday evening.
- A photo gallery has been added. Members had been requesting a means to see photos in a more controlled manner, rather than see only one randomly chosen photo each time a page was loaded. In addition, some members who had pictures of their own were looking for a way to contribute to the website without the hassle of emailing the pictures to me.
- The random photo item in the top-right corner of the home page has been removed. Now that we have a photo gallery which already displays a random picture from within the gallery, the "Random Photo" was no longer necessary.
- A new poll has been started. We've had the same poll on our website since the major redesign in September 2009, so now, I'd like your opinion about our photo gallery. Please, don't be shy. And while on the subject of polls, the actual poll has been moved from the bottom of the right-hand column to the top of the column, where it should be more visible to our visitors.
- In addition to the photo gallery, we've added the capability of displaying rudimentary web forms on our website. Currently, there are two forms in use, both related to the upcoming Pesach holiday. Shortly, you can expect to see more forms becoming available. All this is intended to make this website more interactive and responsive to the needs of our community.
- The announcement of the birth of a daughter to Larry and Dana Horwitz will be followed shortly with additional information, including the baby's name and hopefully a picture. Look for a special section of our website dedicated to local announcement in the days and weeks to come.
I hope you enjoy all the changes being made for your benefit. And for those who haven't really taken time to look around, there are some fascinating stories and articles in the archives of this website. Use the "search" area at the top right of each page of our website to find those hidden gems!
Mazel Tov - It's a girl!
How to Submit Photos to the Photo Gallery
In response to requests from several members of the congregation, we have added the ability for members to submit photos for inclusion on our website. The process is simple:
Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and specify the following information:
1) Your name (first and last name)
2) The email address where you want us to send your login information
3) A brief explanation of what types of pictures you intend to send
You will be assigned a username and password which can be entered on the home page of our website. After logging in, you will see a "User Menu" that will include the ability to upload photos to our website. Do not share your login name or password with anyone. If we find that this feature is abused by a member or by someone who has obtained the username and password from a member, that member will be banned from sending any more photos.
After you send your photos, the administrator of this website will inspect them for inappropriate content. Once approved, the pictures will appear on the website and can be viewed by anyone who visits our site.
To send photographs:
After logging in and selecting "Submit Photos to Gallery" from the User Menu, you will see a link called "User Panel" in the centre section of the screen. Click this link, then click the "New picture" button to be taken to a screen where you can send up to 20 pictures at a time.
You MUST specify a title for the group of pictures you intend to send. For example, if you are sending several pictures taken during a particular event, it is suggested that the name of the event be placed in the "Title" area. You may also include a description for this group of photos, but it's not essential to do so.
For each picture you wish to send, click a "Choose file" button, and you will be shown a list of files on your computer. Choose one file to be sent. You can repeat this process up to 20 times before you click the "Upload" button. The files will not actually be sent until this button is clicked. As mentioned previously, the files you send will not actually appear on the website until they have been approved.
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