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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus

Robin & Dr. Baruch Jacobs The Schechter Family Carrie & Jason Wiesenfeld HONORING:

4221 Pine Tree Drive • Miami Beach, FL 33140 • (305) 534-3206 • info@mbjcc.org

www.mbjcc.org

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A Special Thank You for Making

SAVOR: A Party for a Purpose a Success Journal Chairpersons: Perla & Jay Abramowitz Marisa Galbut Event Chairpersons: Rochelle & Robert Finvarb Loren & David Kaiserman Rachel & Jeffrey Weissman Host Committee:

Jaleh and Jeff Bast Cristina and Shlomi Ben-Shmuel Mytyl and Sergio Bister Mojdeh and Robert Danial Michelle and Bob Diener Emily and Steven Ebner Ronalee and Russell Galbut Mia and Bobby Glick Laura and Eric Gould Gale and Lawrence Grobman Barbara and Mark Herskowitz Miriam and Daniel Hoffman Erica and Sonny Kahn JoD and PK Koenigsberg

Randi and Teig Lawrence Jean and Marc Lehmann Dara and Oren Lieber Brielle and Etan Mark Amy and Eric Ostroff Allyson and Matt Papunen Elizabeth and Steven Resnick Michelle and Jason Rubell Nikki and Michael Simkins Allison and Jerry Sokol Joy and Nick Spill Leslie and Michael Tobin Shoshanna and Scott Wagner Nikki and Randy Weisburd

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Congratulations Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs and

The Schechter Family

and a special recognition to our dear friends

Carrie and Jason Wiesenfeld Congratulations to the

Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus

on the success of SAVOR and all that you do for our community.

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Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs

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Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs are quintessential community leaders. They have successfully filled leadership responsibilities in national and international philanthropic organizations. Their societal contributions have been recognized by these organizations and by the City of Miami Beach, the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Office, and the Florida House of Representatives.

Dr. Jacobs is one of Miami’s most renowned plastic surgeons with experience spanning three decades. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his General Surgery residency at Boston University Medical Center and his Plastic Surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery.

In January of 1990, he launched Miami Beach Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center, one of the most prestigious Plastic Surgery Centers in Florida. The Center has treated over 10,000 patients from all over the world, including notable celebrities. Dr. Jacobs is also an Assistant Clinical Instructor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami and a member of the Adjunct Staff of the Department of Plastic Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Miami Heart Institute and has served on the Miami Beach Health Advisory Committee. He has privileges at hospitals throughout Miami-Dade County, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is Board Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Additionally, he is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Greater Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Jacobs has written numerous articles and has presented papers before national groups of plastic surgeons. He has been a guest on nationally televised talk shows and is frequently consulted and quoted by the media. He has been named by The New York Times as “the plastic surgeon who has been entrusted with keeping Miami Beach beautiful.”

Robin Schwartz Jacobs is a partner and co-founder of CruzJac Productions - a production company that produces and develops original programming. Robin holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boston University and a Masters of Public Health Degree from Boston University’s School of Public Health. She has also pursued graduate studies in Business Administration and Management. She is Past President of the Miami Beach Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center.

Robin and Dr. Jacobs are proud to have been involved in the MBJCC for many years. Robin has served as President, Vice President, and chaired the Programming and Nominating committees. She has been a member of the Building and Search committees, and was an integral part of the process that helped build the Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus. She and Dr. Jacobs feel very strongly that the JCC is the cohesive entity that brings the Miami Beach community together. To them, the JCC is a home away from home, a "living room," a place where Jewish life, values and culture are integrated to serve the needs of the broader community.

Robin is currently a member of the Board of Governors of Touro College, the Board of Governors of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and Co-President of Bikur Cholim of Miami Beach. She is Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, member of the Planning and Distribution Committee, and Past Chair and current Board Member of the Jewish Volunteer Center. She is Co-Chair of The Shabbat Project Florida and is Co-Chairing the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala again this year. She is an alumnus of the National Young Leadership Cabinet and has raised millions of dollars for charities and institutions of higher learning. She served in various leadership positions including the Chair of the Board of the Hebrew Academy of Greater Miami. Her family has dedicated the Academy’s campus as the Schwartz-Jacobs Campus. These organizations are only a small part of her prodigious communal endeavors.

Robin and Dr. Jacobs have instilled in their children the value of community activism and volunteerism that they learned from their parents, Meyer (obm) and Sonya Jacobs and Professor William and Bernice Schwartz. Their home is known as “meeting central” and is always open to host events that benefit the community. Their greatest achievement and joy is raising their four children. Jessica is a Manager in the Mergers and Acquisitions Tax Group at KPMG. Mark is a 3rd year Medical Student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Gabriella is a junior at Florida International University and a member of the Golden Key Honor Society. She is married to Benjamin Kalmanowicz, an Executive at Campbell Lutyens. Martha is a sophomore at the American Hebrew Academy. They and their children share many memories of organizing and participating in activities, classes and events at the Miami Beach JCC.

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To the Most Dynamic and Dedicated Members of our Unit!

You are a continuing source of inspiration to us and to the entire community!

Baruch (Dad), You are our Top Gun!

In Honor of

Linda, Jay & Caroline and the entire Schechter Family and

Carrie & Jason Wiesenfeld We appreciate your tireless efforts on behalf of the Miami Beach JCC and the Greater Miami community.

Congratulations to

Perla & Jay Abramowitz and

Marisa Galbut for completing a beautiful and successful journal.

We recognize

Rochelle & Robert Finvarb and Robin (Mom), Loren & David Kaiserman You are the Best Navigator!

Rachel & Jeffrey Jeffrey Weissman, Jerry Sokol, Becca Fletcher, Robyn Malek, Your Loving Family, Mavorah, Vicki Roitman and Jay Roth Professor William & Bernice Schwartz Michelle for their efforts in making this Alan G. Schwartz evening into a wonderful party.

Jessica, Mark, and Martha Jacobs Gabriella & Ben Kalmanowicz

Dr. Baruch & Robin Jacobs

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The Schechter Family

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The Schechter-Englander family’s legacy of philanthropy began with tzedakah and giving back in Marmerosh-Siget, Hungary with Shmaya Schechter in the early 1900s. In Siget’s hospital, where no Kosher food was available, Shmaya collected tzedakah door to door to feed and distribute necessities to the patients. Every Pesach, Shmaya and his sons would distribute matzoh, salt, onions, etc to 15-20 local families. In his memoirs, son Jacob notes “we always had guests in our house – I sometimes say that my father and I have something in common – the hotel business. But he took no money, and though our home consisted of one room and a kitchen, we sometimes had 10 or 15 sleep-over guests.”

In 1921, following a mandatory military decree, Shmaya and his family moved to America and eventually settled in New York. His son Jacob Schechter and wife Celia moved their family from New York to Miami Beach in 1939 and entered the hotel business. Over the years, the family owned and operated landmark properties including Miami Beach hotels - The Park Central, The Edison, The Tides, The Helene, The Alden, The Lorraine, The Caribbean – and the Pioneer Country Club in Catskills, NY. Following the deaths of his parents, their son, Sam Schechter, z’’l, and his family moved to Miami Beach full time in 1965 where first he ran the Cromwell Hotel (now part of the Shore Club) and then owned and operated The Caribbean Hotel for 27 years until his retirement. Sam would greet his guests during his nightly rounds in the hotel dining room with "Another Beautiful Day in Miami Beach - No Snow Today!"

Sam and Rhoda’s daughter, Linda Schechter has 4 children – Daniel, Jeremy, Ariel and Lily – and starts each day working out at the Miami Beach JCC. She owns Miami Beach's Tasty Beach Café with son Jeremy, is a Real Estate Investor and has purchased and sold countless Miami Beach homes over the years. She is on the Board of Greater Miami Jewish Federation and a member of the Miami Beach Area Committee. She is a 3rd year Board Member at the Miami Beach JCC, where she also Co-Chairs the Arts and Culture Program. Dr. Daniel and Sari Wachtel and their 2 children, Ella and Sam, live in Atlanta where Daniel works as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Geropsychologist in his private practice at the Department of Veteran Affairs and Sari is a professional in learning disabilities. Jeremy and Jacquie Wachtel live in Miami Beach where Jacquie is a Real Estate Tax Analyst and works for LNR Property. Dr. Ariel Grobman is a Resident at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and his wife Cynthia is a Special Ed Teacher at Hillel. Lily Grobman is a Physician’s Assistant in New York.

Linda’s twin sister, Caryl Schechter Englander and husband Israel Englander live in New York and are philanthropic to many causes. Most recently, the Englander family generously donated the Sam Schechter Hall at the MBJCC in honor of their father’s memory and the legacy that he leaves to his family. Michael and Megan Englander reside in New York with their 3 children Joseph, Avi and Miri where he is a Money Manager in the field of health care. Dr. Laura Englander Levin and husband Daniel Levin reside in New York with their 2 children Lyon and Julian, where she is a Dermatologist and he is an Author. Marc Englander is an Analyst and Executions Trader at Fortress Investment Group residing in New York.

Linda and Caryl’s sister June Schechter lives in Miami Beach with their mother Rhoda. Jacob’s other children – Harold, Jerry and Selma, z’’l continue the family legacy with their families. Harold and Blanche Schechter, z’’l, have 4 children – Shelly, Dov, Sussie and Ricky. Shelly and Shoshana Schechter live in New York where Shelly is a Director at the Division of Community Health and Shoshana is an assistant professor at Yeshiva University. Dov and Miriam Schechter live in New York where he is an attorney. Sussie and Benjie Brecher live in New York where he is a Senior Vice President at Hain Celestial Group. Ricky and Shari Schechter live in Miami Beach where he runs the Passover Program at the Marco Polo Hotel.

Jerry and Nina Schechter moved to Miami Beach where he opened a CPA firm that later became Goldstein Schechter Koch. They have 4 children – Pinchas, Sharon, Mimi and Jay. Jerry has been quoted several times saying that “at a minimum, all my kids know they have to give at least 10% back. That’s our family motto.” Pinchas and Myra Schechter and their 7 children live on Miami Beach where he is an agent at Wexler Insurance Agency. Sharon and Abe Rudman and their 3 children live in Miami Beach where she is active in local philanthropic organizations and he is President at Sportailor, one of the nation's leading quality casual lifestyle sportswear collections. Mimi and Michael Green live in Israel where she is CFO of BARD Foundation and he is an electrical engineer. Jay and Caroline Schechter are active members of the Miami Beach community and its multitude of philanthropic organizations. Jay is a Partner and Senior Advisor at Singer Xenos. Their 4 children grew up in the Miami Beach JCC camps, activities and programming. Elizabeth and Ben Berman live in Miami Beach with their daughter Ariella. Samantha and Anshel Hass reside in New York. Isaac and Akiva are both in school – Isaac at New York University and Akiva at Hillel Community Day School.

There is multi-generational history of the Schechter family at the Miami Beach JCC. The children and grandchildren have been active in camps as campers and counselors, activities, sports leagues and teams, programming, working out, and are current active members. The Schechter family is honored to be a part of this SAVOR celebration and thrilled with the beautiful facility we have built.

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PLAZA CONSTRUCTION CONGRATULATES Robin & Dr. Baruch Jacobs The Schechter Family Carrie & Jason Wiesenfeld

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Carrie and Jason Wiesenfeld

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Carrie and Jason Wiesenfeld are proud parents of three children, Chloe, Maxwell and Myles who all participate in many activities at the Galbut Family Miami Beach Jewish Community Center on the Simkins Family Campus. In support of our new MBJCC facility, Jason was involved in the multi-year fundraising efforts, serving for a time as vice-chair of the capital campaign. Carrie served on the MBJCC Board of Directors as Vice President and has chaired many committees and events over the past seven years.

In addition to their involvement at the MBJCC, Carrie and Jason are both active members of the larger community. Carrie is currently Vice-Chair of the Lehrman Community Day School Board of Trustees, a member of the Temple Beth Sholom Board of Trustees, and a member of the Miami Beach Commission for Women. Carrie sat on Temple Beth Sholom’s School Board for nine years and served as past President of their PTO. She is also a past member of the Fine Arts Board for the City of Miami Beach. Jason serves on the Board of Directors of the Columbia Law School Association as well as the Investment Advisory Committee of the Perez Art Museum Miami. He is also a member of the South Florida Advisory Board of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), whose mission is to provide programs that inspire high school students from low-income communities to stay in school, recognize business opportunities and plan for successful futures. He is also a past member for the City of Fine Arts Board of Miami Beach. Both Carrie and Jason are supporters of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and AIPAC. Jason joined Goldman, Sachs & Co. in their Investment Management Division in 2000 after practicing law at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP in New York City. He graduated from Columbia University School of Law and the University of Florida. Carrie previously worked for Accenture as a Human Resources Consultant in New York City before becoming the Human Resources Director of Investran, a Miami-based private equity software company. She graduated from Syracuse University.

It’s with great honor that they accept this recognition from the MBJCC and are committed to continuing with their community endeavors.

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Greater Miami Jewish Federation

extends a heartfelt Mazel Tov to the

GALBUT FAMILY MIAMI BEACH JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE SIMKINS FAMILY CAMPUS Wee join you in congratulating W tulating your 2015 Par Party rty with a Purpose honorees, norees,

ROBIN IN AND DR. BARUCH RUCH JACOBS, the t SCHECHTER RF FAMILY AMIL LY, RIE AND JASON WIESENFELD, and CARRIE all of whom we are proud too count among Federation’ Federation’s ion’s active leaders andd supporters. supporters.

ROBIN JACOBS also serves lso serv serves as Secretaryy of our Board of Directors ors and LINDA SCHECHTER HECHTER is a valued member of our Board.

Wee alsoo applaud your President, W ent, JERRY JERR RY SOKOL, SOKOL, and a Executive Director Director,r, JAY JA AY ROTH ROTH,, who turned reality. urned the decades-longg dream of a full-service full-serrvice ce Miami Beach JCC into a reality y.

In just the few years since opening, the Miami Beach JCC has already become an important unifying force for the local Jewish population. Your programs, events and activities have attracted the involvement of a richly diverse segment of our Jewish community. This major achievement results from the effort and determination of a cadre of leaders who have been steadfast in pursuit of their vision to create this new Jewish landmark on Miami Beach.

Our Federation is proud to have played an important role in the development of this significant new institution and we continue to partner with you by investing in your programs through the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign.

We wish the Miami Beach JCC many more years of success in service to the local Jewish community, highlighted by even greater milestones and achievements in the future.

THE OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF THE GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION ROBERT G. BERRIN Chair of the Board

JACOB SOLOMON President and Chief Executive Officer

Stanley C. Myers Building • 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137 • Phone: 305.576.4000 • JewishMiami.org

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RACHEL PLATTEN has landed a Top 20 hit at Adult Pop Radio with her song “1,000 Ships”, becoming the highest charting independent release on Adult Pop Radio in the past 10 years. She has shared the stage with The Strokes, Lady Gaga, Matt Nathanson, The Fray, Gavin DeGraw, and Regina Spektor. Signed to Sony ATV Publishing, Rachel’s songs have been featured on many popular TV shows and films including Annie, One Tree Hill, Finding Carter, The Biggest Loser, and most recently the Christmas special of Pretty Little Liars in which her latest single “Fight Song” was used in the pivotal part of the episode. “Fight Song” has charted within the Top 100 Songs under iTunes’ Pop Charts.

Believing so firmly in the power of music, Rachel has worked with Musicians On Call for the past 10 years, brought music to low income schools as an ambassador for Music Unites, and most recently arranged a surprise performance of her uplifting single “Fight Song” for a fan with a terminal condition. Rachel is also a supporter of the LGBT community, having performed for Project Service LA on various occasions, and she has spread awareness of the effects of world hunger as an ambassador for Live Below the Line.

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CHEF MASAHARU MORIMOTO has created a bridge between the culinary traditions of his native Japan and the American palate, bringing intense excitement, exquisite technique, and perfectly balanced flavors to thousands of diners throughout the world. He has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his seamless integration of Western and Japanese ingredients and has effectively created a signature style that positions him as one of today’s foremost chefs.

After a shoulder injury ended a promising career as a baseball catcher in Japan, Morimoto began studying sushi in his hometown of Hiroshima. He quickly grasped the technique of this exacting food art and, at age 24, opened his first restaurant. Five years later, he moved to America to expand his culinary repertoire and explore the opportunities and possibilities he saw for a cuisine that would combine the best of both cultures.

In 1994, Morimoto was recruited to join the original Nobu restaurant and soon promoted to executive chef, and in 2001, he opened his first eponymous restaurant in Philadelphia . He debuted Wasabi by Morimoto at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai in 2004, followed by a second Wasabi at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi in 2008. The much anticipated flagship restaurant Morimoto New York opened in 2006. Morimoto has received numerous accolades for his cuisine and aesthetic, including several appearances on San Pellegrino’s “Top 100 Restaurants in the World” list, a James Beard Foundation Award for “Outstanding Restaurant Design” for Morimoto New York, and in 2010, Morimoto Napa was named one of Food & Wine magazine’s “Best U.S. Restaurant Openings.” Today, there are additional Morimoto restaurants in Honolulu, Mexico City, Maui, Morimoto Sushi Bar in Boca Raton, and Japonais by Morimoto in Chicago. Morimoto South Beach and Morimoto Las Vegas will open in 2014.

Chef Morimoto first competed on the Japanese television show Iron Chef in 1998 and then became one of the stars of Food Network’s Iron Chef America in 2004.

As Iron Chef, Morimoto was able to showcase his flawless technique and creativity with unique ingredients in front of millions of Americans. His first cookbook, “Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking,” won two International Association of Culinary Professionals awards, including the Julia Child Award for Best First Book.

Beyond his culinary genius and the exquisite design of both his food and restaurants, Chef Morimoto’s business acumen has helped him succeed in two related industries. Morimoto Signature Series of beer was launched in 2003 in partnership with Rogue Ales of Newport, OR, and his legendary knife skills led him to create a line of knives crafted by Zwilling J.A. Henckels—, merging authentic Japanese blade styles with western inspired ergonomics and materials.

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JOSH CAPON

Executive chef and partner behind Lure Fishbar, B&B Winepub, El Toro Blanco and Bowery Meat Company in New York City and Lure Fishbar at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Josh Capon’s attraction to culinary arts was cultivated from an early age with memories of home-cooked meals at family gatherings and various jobs held in the food service industry. While attending college at the University of Maryland, he realized he wanted to turn his passion for cooking into a career and transferred to Johnson & Wales University. It was during his tenure at J&W that he was tapped to be Charlie Palmer’s culinary “extern at Aureole.”

Upon graduating in 1994, Capon accepted a position from Palmer to open The Lenox Room. From there, he went on to work for David Burke at the Park Avenue Café, where he was offered an exchange opportunity to work in Europe. He spent the next year honing his cooking skills in seven different restaurants throughout France, Italy, Germany and Spain.

Drawing upon his epicurean experiences abroad, Capon returned to New York and accepted a position as sous chef at The St. Regis Hotel's Astor Court, later reconnecting with Charlie Palmer and becoming executive chef of Alva. In 1999, Capon joined Matthew Kenney as the executive chef of Matthew’s and then onto Canteen, where he served for executive chef for three years.

In 2004, Capon became the executive chef of Lure Fishbar, a sophisticated seafood restaurant with a standout sushi bar owned by John McDonald and Joshua Pickard. In 2010, McDonald and Pickard asked him to be a partner at their newest restaurant, B&B Winepub. At B&B, Capon has created a satisfying menu of classic dishes, along with inventive spins on traditional favorites. In 2012, Pickard, McDonald and Capon opened pan-Mexican concept El Toro Blanco in New York City's West Village.

Capon is the five-time winner of the People's Choice award at the New York City Wine & Food Festival's Burger Bash event for his "Bash-Style" burger. He is the co-host of Spike TV’s Frankenfood and has received numerous accolades and has appeared on numerous television shows including The Chew, Rachael Ray Show, Live with Regis and Kelly (Click "Wednesday"), CBS Early Show, TODAY and Food Network.

BARTON G. WEISS is an internationally recognized event concept designer, restaurateur and culinary visionary.

In his two-decade career, Weiss has created more than 20,000 events for corporate, sports and social clients; becoming known around the globe as one of the industry’s most innovative talents with an unlimited ability to surprise and inspire.

Weiss’ clients include Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and professional sports clients such as the NFL, PGA, USGA, Ryder Cup and BMW Championship. Weiss opened Barton G. The Restaurant in South Beach in 2002. His second restaurant, Prelude by Barton G., opened in Miami’s performing-arts center in October 2009.

In 2010, Weiss took over operations of the former Versace Mansion on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive, rechristening the historic home,—now a hotel, restaurant and venue—, into The Villa By Barton G. Weiss has appeared as a guest judge on Top Chef, and has been featured on Giada De Laurentiis Behind the Bash. He has been profiled and quoted extensively as an expert on party planning, events creation and restaurants in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Departures magazine, Time magazine and Forbes magazine. He has also been featured on ABC’s Nightline, CNN and CNBC. Weiss is a member of Town and Country magazine’s Wedding Advisory Board.

In 2009, Weiss founded The Barton G. Kids Hear Now Foundation after his daughter was born deaf and required cochlear implants to restore her hearing. Now the Foundation assists deaf children and their families with cochlear implant education and services. The Barton G. Kids Hear Now Cochlear Implant Family Resource Center at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine Ear Institute opened in September 2010.

The restaurant Barton G. Los Angeles opened in June 2014.

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To our former neighbors, The Schechter Family To our future neighbors, Robin & Dr. Baruch Jacobs And to our friends, Carrie & Jason Wiesenfeld

Mazel Tov on your well-deserved honor.

Your dedication to our community is an inspiration to us all.

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Carrie and Jason, Robin and Baruch, The Schechter Family ÂŤ

A heartfelt and sincere thank you for everything you do for our community and in particular for the roles that you have played in making the MBJCC what it has become today.

With love and respect, Allison, Jerry, Jake, Sophie, Caroline and Isaac Sokol

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to an exceptional group of Honorees

Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs The Schechter Family Carrie & Jason Wiesenfeld Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the success of the MBJCC We are blessed to have you as friends and Jewish community leaders

C Mojdeh and Robert Danial

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Mazel Tov to all the

Deserving Honorees A Special Message to our Good Friends

Robin and Baruch Jacobs and to their Esteemed Parents,

Bernice and (Professor) Bill Schwartz The apple did not fall far from the tree: may each of you continue your good work to 120!!!

SUSAN & STANLEY ROSENBLATT AND CHILDREN MIRIAM & DANIEL HOFFMAN JOSH & CHAVY ROSENBLATT RACHEL & JON GDANSKI BECKY & AHARON ASSARAF DAVID & LISA ROSENBLATT JACKIE ROSENBLATT RINA & JOEL KLEINER SHARON & NATHAN FRANCO MOSHE ROSENBLATT

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Congratulations to ROBIN AND DR. BARUCH JACOBS on your well-deserved honor Your unwavering dedication and commitment to the MBJCC are an inspiration to our family and our community.

We thank you, MICHELLE AND BOB DIENER

Mazel Tov to Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs and Gabriella Jacobs (2009) and future Alumna Martha Jacobs (2015) for their dedication to the Miami Jewish Community and to the land and people of Israel.

Since 1972 Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) has brought over 24,000 Jewish high schoolers from across the globe to Israel for the experience of a lifetime. Designed to be part academic and part adventure, the courses prepare teens for college and beyond as they receive an in-depth education, international academic experience, college credits, and take in the spirit of the Jewish nation.

ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOL S I N C E

1 9 7 2

IN ISRAEL

and fun A Transformative Semester Abroad Program

IN ISRAEL jnf.org • 800.JNF.0099

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For All Ages and Stages. Grow with us!

Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140 Phone: (305) 534-3206 | Fax: (305) 531-7681 | Web: mbjcc.org

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Congratulates

Robin & Dr. Baruch Jacobs The Schechter Family Carrie & Jason Wiesenfeld for their dedicated service to the Miami Beach JCC and the Community

New on Fisher Island. 47 Luxury Residences Now Under Construction.

Priced from $6.5 million to $35 million.

One Fisher Island Drive, Fisher Island, FL 33109 On-site Sales Pavilion: 305 535 6071 info@palazzodelsol.com palazzodelsol.com

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In recognition of, and with great appreciation to all of our honorees ROBIN & DR. BARUCH JACOBS • THE SCHECHTER FAMILY • CARRIE & JASON WIESENFELD

Congratulations to Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs and Carrie and Jason Wiesenfeld Our family appreciates all of your efforts on behalf of our Miami Beach Jewish Community.

You have selflessly devoted your time

Thank you to

and resources to not only the Galbut

Perla and Jay Abramowitz and Marisa Galbut

Family Miami Beach JCC on the Simkins Family Campus, but the entire

For all their efforts in making this journal a success.

Miami Beach Jewish community at large, and for that we give you our heartfelt thank you. May Hashem bless you all with good health and happiness.

Much Love,

CAROLINE AND JAY SCHECHTER

We also recognize Rochelle and Robert Finvarb, Loren and David Kaiserman, Rachel and Jeffrey Weissman And to all the MBJCC staff who made this event possible.

Thank you, Linda Schechter and Family

Carrie & Jason Thank you very much for your dedication and commitment to our JCC and our Jewish Community.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Roger & Jana Miller & Family

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Congratulations to Event Co-Chairs

Rochelle & Robert Finvarb for their service to the Miami Beach JCC and our school community.

Campaign C ampaign p gn g f r the h for

Arts A rts

3. WR th Grade Every Student. Every Day. 601 Northeast 107 Street 0LDPL )/ ‡ ountryday.org campaign.miamicountryday.org

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Sometimes miracles occur only when you JUMP in.

Thanks to all the deserving honorees!

••• Rochelle, Robert, Ryan, Jack & Mia Finvarb

CONGRATULATIONS CARRIE AND JASON! Thank you for all you do for our community. love , laura & eric

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Hot music*, Cool food

RACHEL PLATTEN A SHOUT OUT FROM THE MBJCC

SUNDAY 2.22.15 • 4 PM Miami Beach JCC

4221 Pine Tree Drive • Miami Beach

Join us for this can’t miss event!

s ’ n e t t a l P l Rache y a l P r e w o P Teen Concert RACHEL PLATTEN has landed aTop 20 hit at Adult Pop Radio with her song“1,000 Ships”,becoming the highest charting independent release on Adult Pop Radio in the past 10 years.She has shared the stage withThe Strokes,Lady Gaga,Matt Nathanson,The Fray,Gavin DeGraw,and Regina Spektor.

Signed to Sony ATV Publishing,Rachel’s songs have been featured on many popular TV shows and films including Annie,OneTree Hill,Finding Carter,The Biggest Loser,and most recently the Christmas special of Pretty Little Liars in which her latest single“Fight Song” was used in the pivotal part of the episode.“Fight Song”has charted within the Top 100 Songs under iTunes’Pop Charts.

Guests of savor will receive complimentary VIP admission for their family.

General Admission Tickets: MBJCC Members:

$18 $10

To purchase tickets, visit: mbjccconcert.brownpapertickets.com For more information, please contact Michelle Mavorah, Director of Special Events at mmavorah@mbjcc.org or (305) 534-3206 x231

*Dietary laws observed

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And a special

THANK YOU to our chairs, host committee and to our dedicated MBJCC Staff for making this event a huge success.

Thank you for all of your efforts in building and supporting our community.

THE MALEK FAMILY

World Jewish Daily.com “Breaking Jewish News Updated Throughout The Day�

Applauds Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs for their dedicated passion, generosity and selfless commitment to the Miami Beach JCC Mazel Tov, Barbara and George Hanus

Mazel Tov

Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs on this well-deserved honor Sam Haber & family

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Kol Hakavod to

ROBIN AND DR. BARUCH JACOBS THE SCHECHTER FAMILY CARRIE AND JASON WIESENFELD

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We would like to congratulate you for your ceaseless efforts and significant contributions on behalf of the Jewish community,

And to wish you a well-deserved Mazal Tov upon being Honored at the MBJCC Party for a Purpose.

May Hashem continue to bless you and your families, and give you health and strength to continue all the good work that you do.

May you go from strength to strength and receive much hatzlacha and bracha! _________

Moises and Lillian Tabacinic

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IN ALL THINGS YOU LEAD BY SHINING EXAMPLE

To Doctor J and Robin, I am happy to call you my friends.

Thank you for always giving of yourselves, your advice, your time, and most important, your love to all of those surrounding you.

THANK YOU FOR CARING & SHARING.

Mazel tov to all the honorees!

ERICA KAHN AND FAMILY

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We are grateful for your vital contributions to our Community Mazal Tov for an Honor Well Deserved We are large enough to give you what you want and small enough to provide it the way you want it.

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TO ROBIN AND DR. BARUCH JACOBS and Congratulations to

THE SCHECHTER FAMILY AND CARRIE AND JASON WIESENFELD

Fondly,

SPILL JOY & NICK

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It Is With Profound Appreciation That We Pay Tribute To

Robin & Baruch Jacobs For The Many Worthy Causes That Have Benefitted From Their Herculean Efforts.

They Are Forever Taking Care Of Those In Need Within Our Community & On Behalf Of K’lal Yisrael.

We Are In Constant Awe Of All That They Do.

With Much Love,

Tobi & Howard Ash Alyssa & Menachem Baumgarten Linda & Barry Bogin Gilda & Jack Burstein Elissa & Ari Ciment Helen & Larry Ciment Sharon & Perry Ciment Mati & Jerry Deutsch Elaine Dobin Miriam & Gershon Fink Harold W. Foster Lily & Ariel Furst Rita & Robert Galbut Marilyn & David Gray Marcia & Eli Herschmann Marci & Elias Hochner Rivky & Baruch Kahana Debbie & Jerry Klein

Terry & Michael Lefkowitz Sharona & Avi Litwin Phyllis & Philip Mirmelli Michal & Mordecai Neuman Adrienne & Stevan Pardo Suzy & Mark Pomper Michele & Ron Redlich Elaine Ross Irene & Victor Sabo Tzila & Nick Sabo Barbara Shapiro Brochie & Avi Shaulson Orly & Jeff Stern Lenore & Stanley Weinstein Rhonda & Tom Weiss Ibolya & Joe Wiesel Nina & Gary Yarus

Mazal Tov! ROBIN & DR. BARUCH JACOBS THE SCHECHTER FAMILY CARRIE & JASON WIESENFELD

from EVELYN & DR. SHMUEL KATZ

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Carrie and Jason

Thank you for all that you do for Lehrman and the MBJCC! You are an amazing family.

We are so grateful to have you!

Sincerely, Lehrman Board of Trustees

f O r o In Hon

CARRIE AND JASON WIESENFELD

With Love and Tremendous Admiration ••• ELAINE AND STEPHEN WIESENFELD

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Congratulations and Mazel Tov to our honorees Robin & Dr. Baruch Jacobs The Schechter Family Carrie & Jason Wiesenfeld

who have done so much for the MBJCC and our community.

SUSAN AND JAY ROTH

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE HONOREES

Special Mazel Tov To ROBIN & BARUCH JACOBS With Love,

SHERRI & PHILIP ESFORMES

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Congratulations TO OUR DESERVING HONOREES! We hope our dear friends

ROBIN AND DR. BARUCH JACOBS continue their exemplary community leadership.

The Sam Schechter Social Hall exemplifies the commitment the

Thank you to

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Congratulations to the honorees

Robin & Baruch Jacobs and to

Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs Linda Schechter and the entire Schechter family

The Schechter Family for all you do on behalf of the JCC and the entire Jewish community

for all their hard work on behalf of the JCC and numerous Jewish causes that impact the lives of those beyond our own community

SCHECHTER FAMILY has made to the success of our MBJCC.

We thank you, Gale and Dr. Lawrence Grobman

Mazel

Tov

Ahuva & Gary Epstein Vivian & Mauricio Gluck Sara & Ronnie Gottlieb Alice & Josh Manaster Rena & Norman Turoff

Robin and Linda

Love,

ANN AND ALEX LEBOWITZ

Carrie and Jason We feel so fortunate to call you our good friends. This JCC and the Jewish community at large are fortunate to have your continued support. You are an example to all of us.

Baruch and Robin and The Schechter Family Your commitment and dedication have brought the Miami Beach JCC to life.

You have helped to educate, excite and inspire through your time and energy.

You have given us all a place to go and grow and connect to the Jewish Community.

WE THANK YOU!

Helene and Abbey Berkowitz | Shari and Richard Schechter Roberta and Robert Shapiro | Sandra and Arthur Spolter Gracy and Eli Weberman

we are lucky enough to not just be neighbors, but friends.

CONG R ATU LATION S to all the honorees on a truly well-deserved award.

DARA AND OREN LIEBER

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Congratulations to all the Honorees!

The MBJCC’s continued success is achieved through the efforts of these outstanding honorees.

And Mazel Tov to the Gala Committee ______ VICKI ROITMAN MBJCC Associate Executive Director

A heartfelt thank you to

Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs

for their many years of leadership, support, and naming of our Schwartz-Jacobs Campus Mazal Tov to

The Schechter Family

longtime supporters and friends of the Hebrew Academy May your hard work and dedication inspire others to follow your lead.

Best Wishes to Robyn Malek Wishing you the best in your new position.

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Mazel Tov

Carrie & Jason on this well-deserved honorÂŤ

You add so much to the fabric of Jewish life on Miami Beach.

Monica & Joel Hoppenstein and family Mazal Tov

Robin & Baruch Jacobs

We are so grateful for all you do for the entire Miami Beach Community and Congratulations to

The Schechter Family and Carrie & Jason Wiesenfeld on this well-deserved honor

Be+y and Chewy Behar Chanie and Shmueli Go+lieb Leah and Zvi Klein Laurie and Isaac Mitrani Fancy and Jimmy Saka

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ROBIN & BARUCH JACOBS On This Well Deserved Honor May You Continue All Of Your Good Work.

Deborah & Charles Citrin Shelley Niceley & Jonathan Groff Bunny & Julius Sand Sheree Savar Marcia & Larry Schantz

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CONGRATULATIONS

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Carrie & Jason Wiesenfeld Jacobs & Schechter Families Congratulations on your honor

Thank you for all your hard work in making the Miami Beach JCC such a special place

STEPHANIE & MICHAEL ROSEN

Congratulations Carrie and Jason, We recognize and celebrate you and your family, and thank you for making our community a better place.

We love you!

Jaleh & Jeff and Randi & Teig

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to the JACOBS, SCHECHTER and WIESENFELD Families.

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the Miami Beach JCC. Tracy and David Spitz

Robin & Dr. Baruch Jacobs and

The Schechter Family on this wonderful and well-deserved honor.

With love,

Dr. Howard & Miriam Abrahams & family Steven & Emily Ebner & family

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Robin & Baruch

Y asher Koach On this well-deserved honor.

Lucky to be your friends,

Judy & Michael Lewis Mieka, Adina and Dafna

Thank you to all of

OUR HONOREES for all that you do!

With Love, THE PAPUNEN FAMILY

Mazel Tov and Best Wishes THE SCHECHTER FAMILY CARRIE AND JASON WIESENFELD ROBIN AND DR. BARUCH JACOBS

May you continue to be an inspiration to the entire community THE CHOPP FAMILY

The Tandy Family thanks all of the Honorees for their efforts to make our community better

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ov T l e z a M Carrie and Jason All the best,

AMANDA AND MATT ADLER ELLA, JADEN AND ADALYNN

In honor of Carrie Wiesenfeld Thank you for all your support!

Much love,

Allyson Papunen and Cristina Ben-Shmuel

Mazal Tov to

Robin & Dr. Baruch Jacobs Thanks for all that you do for the MB community.

Heather & RaďŹƒ Grosz & Family Drs. Susan and Alexander Lurie & Family

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In honor of Robin and Dr. Baruch Jacobs The Schechter Family Carrie and Jason Wiesenfeld Your passion and devotion to our Miami Beach JCC is incredible. We feel lucky to have you in our community.

May G-d give you the strength to continue all the wonderful work you do.

With Great Appreciation, The Galbut Family

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