I am a member of Young Israel–Beth El of Borough Park. (Please get the name straight.) I was one of Young Israel’s representatives on the committee that merged the two shuls.
Anonymous, if we need your advice, we’ll ask for it.
Foodie, you said, “If you don’t attend the shul on a regular basis it is not your call to make on how to change it.” Actually, if you are not a dues-paying member, you have no say.
For my own part, while I appreciate that people want to hear or chazzan, keep in mind, that WE are paying for him to sing. If you come to listen, especially if you take a seat, a little tzedakah wouldn’t hurt.
And by the way, especially, if you don’t like us or our style of davening, please don’t disrespect our shul. On Shemini Atzeret ma’ariv, to site a recent example, I was sitting alone, trying to concentrate on the davening but a shtreimel-clad man came in with his two children to, I guess, show them OUR shul. First, don’t do that in the middle of davening. Have the DECENCY to wait until the end. Also, please do not talk during your self-guided tour. You are disturbing my davening which is why I came to my shul.
Moderator, please stun me by allowing this to be posted.