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September/October 2024
President’s Message
The Buffalo Jewish Federation has a proud history spanning over 120 years, but it wasn’t until 1970 that we celebrated our first female president, Ruth Kahn Stovroff, z”l. As I begin my final year as president, I am honored to follow in the footsteps of six remarkable women who have held this esteemed position.
I am particularly thrilled as well to announce that our organization is ushering in a new era with the selection of Miriam Abramovich as our first female CEO. While Miriam’s gender is noteworthy, what truly sets her apart is her exceptional character, intelligence, and passionate dedication to Jewish Buffalo. Her appointment marks a significant moment, as she brings with her a wealth of Jewish communal experience and a forward-thinking approach that will build on the stellar work of our outgoing leader, Rob Goldberg.
As we prepare for our 2025 Campaign Kickoff event this month, we celebrate not only our achievements but also the power of unity within our community. This event on Tuesday, September 24, at 5:30 pm at the UB Center for the Arts, will be a wonderful opportunity for Jewish Buffalo to come together—reconnect with friends, celebrate our successes, address ongoing needs, and reaffirm our commitment to a vibrant and thriving Jewish community. You can find more information and register at buffalojewishfederation.org/kickoff.
On The Cover
This month, Miriam Abramovich began her tenure as Federation’s new CEO succeeding Rob Goldberg. Her appointment is historic as she is the first female professional to lead the organization in our 120year history. Jewish Buffalo welcomes Miriam and celebrates this milestone. Read more on pages 3 – 4.
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Miriam
Miriam Abramovich Appointed
BY EZRA RICH
Miriam Abramovich is the new CEO of Buffalo Jewish Federation following a unanimous vote by the organization’s Officers and Board of Governors. The first woman to hold the role in Federation’s storied 120-year history, she was previously Chief Operating Officer. As she assumes the helm on September 1, it is an ascent that builds upon her 25-year career in Jewish leadership in Boston, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo.
Leading Jewish Buffalo
“I am honored to step into the role of our Federation’s CEO,” shares Miriam Abramovich, emphasizing the vital role of stewarding the Buffalo Jewish community during this moment in time. “I’m humbled by Federation’s mission to ensure a thriving Jewish Buffalo and feel blessed to be given the responsibility of helping to lead and secure a community I have grown to love.”
In recent years, Ms. Abramovich has worked closely with Federation President Marjorie Godin Bryen, who will be extending her term an extra year to support this executive transition. “I have been so fortunate in my volunteer leadership roles with Federation to have worked closely with Miriam over the last seven years,” reflects Ms. Bryen. “She came into the organization as a capable, creative, and thoughtful Jewish professional hoping to make a positive impact in our community. And she has done that several times over - with every project or initiative. I’m thrilled that she is now ready to take on the CEO role and lead Jewish Buffalo forward, building on the splendid work that Rob has done over the past decade.”
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Abramovich Appointed as New CEO of Buffalo Jewish Federation
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A Theatrical Start
Born in St. Louis and raised in New Jersey, Miriam Kleyman was exposed to the range of Jewish observance and cultural expression common in many families. The future Ms. Abramovich attended Hebrew school and had a Bat Mitzvah, Judaism wasn’t at the center of her life in high school. This changed in college, where she was pursuing a degree in Theater at Skidmore College. Seeking work one summer, she was hired to run the Theater program at URJ Camp Harlam, a Reform Jewish summer camp in Pennsylvania.
“That summer was a critical turning point for me,” she recalls. “The Shabbat worship experiences and living a summer through a Jewish lens was transformative.”
Buffalo Beckons
Starting with the JCC
After a brief professional stint in film and TV production in New York City, she launched her career as a Jewish professional at JCC Association of North America and subsequently earned her master’s degree in Jewish Professional Leadership from Brandeis University’s Hornstein Program. In the ensuing decade, Miriam worked in the JCC movement in Boston, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. She married her husband, Sam Abramovich, and their children Zelda and Oz were born.
In Baltimore, she spearheaded the JCC’s Adult Life Department which achieved new engagement and membership success for their baby boomer population. In Pittsburgh, Miriam built their Family Life Department, enabling organic communities for parents of young children.
Upon earning his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, Sam accepted a tenure-track position at the University at Buffalo. This was an opportunity which could not be passed up, so Miriam declined a promotion at Pittsburgh’s JCC, and with two children under age 6, the Abramovich family moved to Buffalo in the summer of 2013. It would be a blessing both for their family and for Jewish Buffalo. In the ensuing months, Ms. Abramovich joined the Buffalo Jewish Federation and led key initiatives to reach audiences beyond its legacy base. Some examples include leading the integration of the former Bureau of Jewish Education (now LiNK Jewish Buffalo) into Federation as well as the Made in Buffalo, Buffalo Israel Experience, and KOLOT initiatives (with the late Leslie Shuman Kramer, Z”L), which leverage immersive experiences to build community and identity. In 2022, she became Chief Operating Officer and began evaluating and strengthening Federation’s talent operations and expanding development opportunities with corporate sponsorships, among other initiatives to optimize Federation to support its mission. Beyond her professional role, the Abramovich family have put down deep roots in Buffalo. They are active members in Jewish life, from her husband’s work on the Temple Beth Tzedek board to their teenage children participating in Student to Student and volunteering at the Jewish Women’s Group Home. Mother and daughter marched for Israel in D.C. last November and traveled on Federation’s first Mission to Israel post-Oct. 7th. ( next page )
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Empowering Talent
Ms. Abramovich’s promotion builds on her professional development during her decade at Federation and was seen by the Board of Trustees, in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America leaders as an ideal fit for the role. “Being a CEO of a Jewish Federation is a unique role central to the Jewish community,” notes Elizabeth Fisher, Chief Talent Officer at JFNA’s Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence. “We have seen that those with previous Federation experience bring both the skills and the networks to succeed in the position and make local Federations flourish.”
In a way that reflects the rising role of female leaders across society, Ms. Fisher also notes that a 2023 study shows that 46% of the Federation CEOs were women at Intermediate-sized communities like Buffalo.
In recent years, Ms. Abramovich has worked closely with Federation’s Officers on key matters relating to the organization’s financial, development, and talent operations. Reflecting
Board is energized. “We are so fortunate to have Miriam as our next CEO,” says Federation’s Treasurer, Shawn Frier. “Her dedication, commitment and connection to our communityismatchedbyherpassion forlearning.
“Serving as a Board member, I’ve witnessed her sharp intellect and capacitytoquicklymasterthecomplex and nuanced work of this agency,” adds Federation Vice President Ken Shuman.“Braid this with her genuine warmth and grounded Jewish roots and it’s clear that we’ve got the right leader at this exciting inflection pointtoleadusforwardinourJewish Buffalojourney.”
“I’m thrilled that Miriam will be succeeding Rob,” emphasizes Federation Board member Blaine Schwartz “The challenges facing Miriam and our Jewish community are tremendous. Fortunately, Miriam has shown an uncanny ability to personally engage in a positive manner to help address and resolve, sometimes very quietly, many community.”
Better Together
“As I reflect on my four decades as a Jewish professional, in the synagogue world, at Hillel and the last 9 years at Federation, it is so meaningful for me to pass the reins over to Miriam,” reflects outgoing CEO Rob Goldberg, who will be remaining on as a senior advisor in the months ahead.
“To use an analogy from this summer’s Olympic games, when one is running a relay and the runners are nearing the baton exchange, both need to be running at the same speed to ensure a seamless handoff. I see Miriam and I as those athletes –well-trained, determined, focused and in complete sync with each other for the moment of transition.”
Ms. Abramovich has nurtured Federation talent and is a close partner to Jewish organizations across the community. Her ascent is welcomed by local agencies and community partners.
“Miriam recruited me to Buffalo over five years ago and ever since then I’ve had a front row seat to witness her leadership,” says Dr. Mike Steklof, Senior Director of LiNK Jewish Buffalo, and Interim Campus Director at Hillel of Buffalo. “Miriam is an incredible leader; she cares deeply for everyone she encounters, and she genuinely cares about their growth. I am so excited for her to take on the role of Federation CEO and know that she will create an even stronger and more connected Jewish Buffalo.”
“Jewish Family Services extends our sincere congratulations to Miriam as she moves into the role of Federation CEO,” adds Dr. Molly Carr, CEO of Jewish Family Services of WNY. “Miriam leads with thoughtfulness, generosity, and compassion and we are excited to work together to enhance our community’s well-being.”
“Miriam is an inspiring leader with the wisdom and compassion to lead Jewish Buffalo’s next chapter,” notes Rabbi Sara Rich of Temple Beth Tzedek. “She looks at challenges and sees possibilities. Like Miriam in the Bible, who led the women in dancing after crossing the sea, our Miriam’s spirit and energy will bring us together to move to a new era of joyous Jewish life.”
Please join the community as we Kick Off the 2025 Campaign for Jewish Buffalo on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at UB Center for the Arts, which will feature Ms. Abramovich articulating her vision for our community at this critical time.
Ezra N. Rich is a member of the Federation Board of Governors and co-chair of its Israel & Overseas Committee. One of his favorite experiences with the new CEO was participating on the Buffalo Israel Experience trip that she staffed in October of 2022.
New HERO Manager Wendy Weisbrot
The Buffalo Jewish Federation welcomed Wendy Weisbrot as the new Manager of The Holocaust Education Resource Organization (HERO) in August. In this new professional role, Wendy is responsible for managing and growing several core initiatives of HERO, including its Speakers Bureau, Descendants Groups, and K12 Teacher Trainings. She is doing this work in partnership with other key Federation professionals, Lauren Bloomberg, Director of HERO and Mandy Weiss, the Federation’s Assistant Director of Operations.
“Wendy brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this new role,” noted Lauren Bloomberg. “Her passion for both Holocaust education and strengthening Jewish life in Buffalo is the perfect fit for our organization.”
Wendy spent her career as a beloved elementary school educator in the Williamsville School District. In the last decade, she has also served in various volunteer leadership positions for HERO. Her work included imagining and creating HERO’s Descendants Group and becoming a trained 2nd Generation speaker, sharing her Father, Joe Diamond’s z”l story with hundreds of students and community
members. Most recently, in her role as the Chair of HERO, she led the effort to rebrand and change the name of the organization from the Holocaust Resource Center (HRC) to HERO.
Wendy’s intimate knowledge of HERO, her educational background, and passion for strengthening Jewish life in Buffalo is a treasured asset to the Holocaust Education Resource Organization.
Wendy can be reached at wendy@buffalojewishfederation.org.
Wendy Weisbrot
One Year Since October 7
Family Matters
BY MIRIAM ABRAMOVICH
One of the questions I am often asked by non-Jewish acquaintances is “are Jewish people a religion or an ethnic group?”
My answer had always been a version of this idiom coined by Rabbi Yehiel Poupko “Jews were a family, who became a faith, who stayed a family.”
The Federation’s June Solidarity Mission to Israel was a profound experience that deeply aligned with the core values of the Buffalo Jewish Federation—to care for our Jewish family at home, abroad, and in Israel. Our group of thirteen travelers visited communities in the Gaza envelope, bore witness to new sites of significance such as Hostage Square, the Nova Festival, and Moshav Tekuma. We spent time with displaced families living out of hotels and far from the comforts of home, we wandered the bustling streets of Tel Aviv and supported local small businesses. At each stop and in every conversation and hug, the importance of our presence was tangible. We were told repeatedly, thank you for coming, thank you for listening to our stories, thank you for being here, and thank you for sharing our stories back at home in Buffalo.
Our mission was not just a demonstration of support but a reaffirmation of our dedication to the shared narrative of our extended Jewish family in Israel. Their
Reflections from some of our trip participants:
suffering is our suffering. Their pain is our pain. Their hope, well - it is ours as well. Being on the ground in Israel was a powerful way to express that our commitment to each other remains unwavering. For me, this experience reinforced that Jews are, and always will be, a family who became a faith, who stayed a family.
If you would like to join the Federation’s next Israel solidarity mission this November, you can find more information below.
Our day in the Gaza envelope was the longest and most powerful. We started our experience by meeting a representative from Zaka Search and Rescue at Tekuma, a moshav, which is now known as the car graveyard. We arrived expecting to see one or two hundred cars, with bullet holes and evidence of being torched. Instead, we landed on holy ground, a space where 1,300 cars were brought for Zaka volunteers to do their sacred work, dealing with incidents of unnatural death.
-Amelida Ortiz Weinmann
We sang and danced with people displaced from the north and as I hugged the stranger next to me, her look of sadness mixed with gratitude left me with an overwhelming feeling of connection that I will never forget. Am Yisrael Chai.
- Ron Sadler
We visited the site of the Nova Music festival, where a makeshift memorial for the 365 souls lost or kidnapped and an homage to the 3,000 people who, despite all the odds managed to survive. Each person was honored with a photo, many had QR codes to learn more about the person, printed stories, photos, and trinkets representing passions and hobbies, each marker draped in a cascade of memorial candles. A memorial tree was planted in the open field for each soul that was lost; at the same site that festival goers had pitched their tents the evening before the brutal attacks.
- Margie Bryen
As we got off the bus in Ofakim, there stood a little boy and girl selling lemonade. Rebecca, our travel liaison, spoke with the little boy who shared his experience from October 7th. Listening to him express his fear that his mother had been taken hostage or killed was both heart wrenching and touching. Luckily, his mom escaped harm on that horrific day. On our way out of Ofakim, the little boy was wearing his Buffalo Bills cap with a big smile on his face.
One evening, under the cover of dusk, we pulled onto a base to host a BBQ dinner for and engage in conversation with IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) soldiers. They wanted to chat about life in America and our experiences post 10/7, but we asked questions about the war, and their families. One told us about his wife who was expecting, another shared photo of his two daughters ages 9 and 6. When we asked about how he coped, he said – “Facetime helps, I love my family, but I love my country more.” We were stunned at the contrast of the deep instant connection we felt to these young men and to the vast gulf that separated us, he loves his country more.
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-Laurie Sadler
November 10 – 15, 2024
Space is limited
Cost: $2500/person double occupancy ($575 single supplement) land only
For more information, please contact Stacey Block stacey@buffalojewishfederation.org or 716-463-5053
PJ Library Buffalo is excited to announce the launch of a new program called SUNDAY STROLLS, designed specifically for parents with babies 15 months old and younger, as well as expecting parents. The program takes place on Sunday mornings and aims to create a welcoming space for new parents in our community to connect, make friends, and enjoy a refreshing walk together while the weather in Buffalo is still reasonable!
The program is a response to the growing need for community-building activities that cater to just parents. By creating this regular meetup, PJ Library hopes to foster friendships that will last beyond the stroller years, into PJ Library, and throughout the school years.
Sunday Strolls
Sunday Strolls not only offers a chance to get some steps in but also serves as a platform for parents to exchange advice, share stories, and enjoy the benefits of being part of a vibrant, growing community.
For more information on Sunday Strolls, including meeting locations and times, please visit buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings, follow PJ Library Buffalo on Facebook, or reach out to Zahava Fried at zahava@buffalojewishfederation.org.
Endzone Extravaganza A Community Bills Tailgate Party
LiNK Jewish Buffalo is excited to announce our first ever Endzone Extravaganza, A Community Bills Tailgate Party on Sunday, October 27 from 1-3 pm at the Park School of Buffalo. This tailgate party will be an exciting way to kick off the Bills 24-25 season with multigenerational family friendly football themed activities and camaraderie.
This event is the brainchild of Marnie Marciano, one of LiNK’s Leadership Council Chairs. The Park School will set the stage for an afternoon filled with Bills themed contests, concession stand foods and community. Planned are a Bill’s themed trivia contest led by Rob Goldberg, contests for the oldest ticket holder, the family with the best Bills gear, and the youngest/oldest fans. There will be stations for Bills themed jewelry-making, hair-braiding, face-painting, and pom-pom production. A family photo booth and cheerleading session will round out the fun.
Please register for this FREE event by October 20 at bit.ly/billstailgate24 If you have any questions, please contact Robin Kurss at robin@buffalojewishfederation.org.
New Grant to Engage Underserved Families
Families raising Jewish children in the Buffalo area will now have more opportunities to participate in Jewish life, thanks to an engagement grant recently awarded by PJ Library, the flagship program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, which provides free books to families raising Jewish children all over the world.
The Buffalo Jewish Federation received $8,000 to launch PJ PEER (PJ Library Parent Engagement & Empowerment Resources), a curriculum that invites PJ Library parents to create nurturing Jewish environments for self-discovery and community cultivation. This comprehensive four-session cohort-based program, inspired by JFNA’s Reset & Refresh program, which was launched in Buffalo earlier this spring, guides and supports parents on a transformative journey to establish their own Jewish micro-communities. Upon completing the program, participants will use PJ Library Get Together Grants to strengthen their social circles, expand the range and inclusivity of Jewish activities in Buffalo, and facilitate connections with new families. The cohort selection process will prioritize parents of children ages 0-2 who reside in underserved areas of Buffalo (specifically downtown and the Southtowns), identify as LGBTQ+, and/or identify as Jews of Color.
Tracy Newman, Director of Community Engagement for PJ Library, said, “These dollars have a profound impact on Jewish communal life in our partner communities. The grants showcase PJ Library’s best practices for engaging a wide range of diverse families, enriching micro-communities, and fostering a vibrant, dynamic Jewish community.”
Buffalo’s proposal was one of twenty-nine winning grant proposals that were chosen through a competitive process open to organizations implementing PJ Library across the United States and Canada. A survey of participants in previous grant-funded projects showed that 87% of participating families connected socially during the programs, building friendships that allowed them to be more comfortable participating in Jewish life. Last year’s projects saw that 71% of families sought out or attended other local Jewish programs following their participation in the PJ-funded program.
Are you interested in joining either the Fall or Spring PJ PEER cohorts? Reach out to Zahava Fried at zahava@buffalojewishfederation.org.
A Night of Giving to Celebrate the Power A Night of Giving to Celebrate the Power
You’re invited to the biggest party of the year to celebrate Jewish Buffalo and two extraordinary leaders who have made a significant impact in Jewish Buffalo. The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with cocktails and food stations in the beautiful atrium of UB’s Center for the Arts. At 7 pm, the 45-minute formal program will begin in the main stage theatre where Marni Marciano will be presented the Ruth & Milton Kahn Emerging Leadership Award and Hadar Borden will receive the Ann Holland Cohn Community Impact Award. Participants will also celebrate the future direction of the Buffalo Jewish Federation directly from the new CEO, Miriam Abramovich. The after-party will follow with more cocktails, desserts, and music in the atrium. Dietary laws will be observed under the supervision of the Buffalo Vaad HaKashrus. Free valet parking is available.
2025 KICK OFF EVENT
of your closest friends (and making new friends) for a spectacular night of giving and celebrating
For 120 years, the Buffalo Jewish Federation has been the voice and the backbone of the Jewish community in Western New York. Our mission is to develop and grow sources of funding, convene, support communal infrastructure, and offer Jewish educational and engagement opportunities. In the last five years, our mission has expanded to include communal security, combatting Jew hatred, and efforts to bolster our place in a civil shared society. With the support of the Campaign for Jewish Buffalo, Federation is committed to funding our organizational and agency partners, strengthening the fabric of community, and inspiring individuals to access Jewish tradition in powerful and transformative ways.
Kickoff
Marni Marciano Ruth and Milton Kahn Emerging Leadership Award
Hadar Borden
Ann Holland Cohn Community Impact Award
Foundation for Jewish PhilanthropiesIntroduces TzedakahEZ our new Donor Portal
The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies is pleased to announce a new way to make philanthropy easier and more impactful while enriching the experience for our valued current and future donors.
A standout feature of this new system is the introduction of an enhanced and highly secure online donor portal enabling our clients to take a more active role in managing their philanthropic endeavors.
Thank you to our donors who have been beta testing the portal (the final round of testing
before releasing the portal to all our clients). We received excellent feedback.
With TzedakahEZ, clients can:
• Recommend grant distributions
• Make contributions
• Access fund statements
• Obtain real time account balances
• Search Fund history to review contributions made and grants distributed
In addition to TzedakahEZ the Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of our new donation portal. It is now easier to contribute to your own Fund or to any other Fund managed by the Foundation. This is an effortless way to support all Jewish Buffalo organizations which are meaningful to you, to donate in honor of a special simcha, or in honor or memory of a loved one.
Please visit the Foundation’s website at jewishphilanthropies.org and click on “Donate” at the top of the page to discover the numerous opportunities available to you.
The Foundation is also streamlining the delivery of quarterly fund statements and
eliminating the need for paper mailings to the extent possible. Donors can elect to automatically receive statements via email or be notified that the statement is available online in TzedakahEZ.
Don’t Worry! For those donors who prefer to engage with the Foundation as they have always done, please rest assured that we are committed to serving you in the manner that best suits your needs.
Your trust and partnership mean the world to us, and we are deeply committed to assisting you in realizing your philanthropic mission and goals and we are committed to serving you and Jewish Buffalo in the most efficient manner possible.
To request access to TzedakahEZ, email Rachael Sandor at Rachael@JewishPhilanthropies.org or call the Foundation at (716) 204-1133 and speak to any of our team members.
remembered forever in the Buffalo Jewish community by making a legacy gift to an organization which is meaningful to you, with cash, in your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other unique opportunities.
Find us online: jewishphilanthropies.org/life-and-legacy
Contact Linda Barat, Life & Legacy at Buffalo Coordinator Linda@jewishphilanthropies.org or 716.204.2259
Life & Legacy® at Buffalo
Jonathan and Sheryl Schechter’s Leadership Journey in Jewish Buffalo
“It is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you at liberty to desist from it.”
– Pirkei Avot (Ethics of Fathers) 2:16
Total Legacy Commitments
Received: 498
Total dollar amount: $15,500,000
Total Number of Donors: 255 As of 8/1/2024
This month we highlight two lifelong Jewish Buffalonians –power couple Jonathan & Sheryl Schechter. Sheryl, a licensed master social worker, currently serves as the JCC of Greater Buffalo Board President. Jonathan, an attorney, currently serves as president for the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Cemetery Corporation and chairs its Stones of Remembrance Campaign through Life & Legacy. The Schechters have two collegeaged children.
Life & Legacy® is a partnership program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), which supports communities across the US and Canada in promoting legacy giving to build endowments that will provide stability to the organizations comprising the fabric of Jewish life.
Now in its fourth year, Life & Legacy® at Buffalo, a collaboration of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies and the Buffalo Jewish Federation, has worked with local synagogues, agencies, and organizations to secure the future of Jewish Buffalo.
These commitments have been obtained by making legacy giving central to Buffalo’s communal philanthropic culture the norm, with gifts which are meaningful to each individual, no matter the level, enabling all donors to be philanthropists. Life & Legacy® is also utilizing a new brand, which is rooted in Judaism through the eternal burning flame, symbolizing the ongoing and future “passing the torch” from generation to generation (L’Dor V’dor)
For more information, please contact Linda Barat, Life & Legacy at Buffalo Coordinator, at Linda@jewishphilanthropies.org or 716-204-2259.
Sheryl grew up in Niagara Falls in a religious family where Jewish values were instilled and a deep appreciation for Jewish traditions were fostered. Jonathan grew up in a traditional, conservative Jewish household where his experience with Judaism was primarily centered around religious practices. The couple first met each other when they attended the JCC’s Camp Lakeland!
Several years ago, Sheryl and Jonathan became more involved with the Jewish Federation. “This involvement opened my eyes to the rich cultural aspects of being Jewish that I had previously taken for granted,” Jonathan said. “Our increased awareness and interest in Jewish heritage, history, and community led us to become active in various organizations along with our synagogue, Temple Beth Tzedek, where we married and raised our children.”
When asked what prompted the change in his awareness of Jewish heritage and history, Jonathan shared that it started with the JCC and the challenges it faced in our community.
“The JCC’s diminishing role as a community center compared to other JCCs nationwide created a void,” he explained. “This gap underscored the need for other organizations to foster a sense of community and family in Jewish Buffalo.”
The Schechters are doers and givers. “Giving is what we do – whether time or financial, Sheryl exclaims. “For us, giving, or tzedakah, starts at home and
within our community….we strive to give in a way that respects both the giver and the recipient. Participation at any level is crucial, as every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference.”
“We decided to make a legacy gift and discussed it with our children,” continued Sheryl. “For me, giving within the Jewish community is deeply personal…. We believe in giving back to the community that has given us so much, following the examples set by Jonathan’s parents, who were always active in Federation events and community service.”
Lisa J. Allen, Chair of the Professional Advisors Committee at the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies explains the Schechter’s legacy giving vehicle: “Jonathan and Sheryl wanted to prove you don’t have to be “RICH” to be a philanthropist. They wanted to fulfill their Life & Legacy commitment immediately and did this by purchasing a life insurance policy owned by the Foundation. The policy insures both of their lives and provides for a substantial death benefit that will be paid when the second of the two of them passes. Since the Policy insures both of their lives, the annual cost is less expensive than a typical life insurance policy insuring only one life. In addition, their payment of the annual life insurance premiums now qualifies for a charitable deduction
on their tax return.
Jonathan reflects on his legacy and he and Sheryl’s hope for Jewish Buffalo. “We know that we can continue to have a thriving community, even if it is a smaller one. To do that, the Life & Legacy initiative allows the Buffalo Jewish community to assure Jewish tomorrows by making legacy gifts. My hope is that every person participates, no matter the amount of their gift.”
For more information on ways to fund your own gift, Lisa J. Allen is available at (716) 580-3113 or lallen@lisajallenlaw.com or contact the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies at (716) 204-1133.
Jonathan & Sheryl Schechter
Local Hero Craig Small
Craig Small is a dad, lawyer, avid boater, music enthusiast, and a hero, as Craig saved the life of a fellow concert goer while attending a Rolling Stones concert earlier this summer.
Mick Jagger was in the middle of “Heartbreaker” – a song about the heartbreak of drugs causing the death of a child. Suddenly, the fan sitting next to Craig collapsed onto the concert floor. “His eyes were open, but his stare was blank,” describes Craig. “I laid him out on his back, shook him for a response, and struggled to listen for a breath over the deafening sound of the Stones.”
Craig then yelled out “Call 911,” opened the man’s shirt, and started compressions. After a few minutes, there was still no response, but Craig continued to pump the man’s chest, until paramedics arrived with an AED (automated external defibrillators). They took the man’s wrist and declared he had a pulse.
The Talmud states (Sanhedrin 37a): “Whoever saves a single life is considered to have saved the whole world.” That’s exactly what Craig did this summer, applying the skills that he learned just three weeks earlier, when he attended Dr. Iris Danziger’s Stop the Bleed course at the Jewish Community Center. The seminar, hosted by Buffalo Jewish Federation, covered treating deep lacerations, drug overdoses, and cardiac arrest. “It was a lifesaving three-hour course, literally,” reflects Craig.
“The Stop the Bleed initiative from the American College of Surgeons was a response to the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012,” explains Dr. Danziger. After the Tree of Life Shooting in 2018, Dr. Danziger helped to organize members of the Buffalo Jewish community and
to become trainers. With the support of Buffalo Jewish Federation CEO Rob Goldberg, training materials were purchased, and classes soon began in the Jewish Community.
Dr. Danziger has taught these lifesaving skills to people just like Craig, more than a thousand people in total, equipping each one with the confidence they need to save a life “I am so very happy that Craig had the skills and courage to save this man’s life,” Dr. Danziger reflects. “And I’m grateful to Iris and to Federation, for offering me this class just at the right time,” continued Craig. “I recommend that everyone take the time to learn these skills. You never know – any given Sunday, someone once said.”
For additional information on taking or organizing a Stop the Bleed course, please contact Iris Danziger danzigermd@aol.com or Pati Ain Guzinski at patiaine.guzinski@erie.gov.
Welcome Home Sam Sugarman
The Jewish Community Center welcomes Samantha (Sam) Sugarman as its new Director for Jewish Life and Learning. Sam is not just coming home and stepping into a new role; she is embarking on a mission to enrich Jewish life in Buffalo through education, cultural programs, and community-building initiatives.
Her journey to this position has been marked by a deep-seated dedication to Jewish values and a desire to make a meaningful impact wherever she goes. Sam understands the importance of building bridges within and beyond the Jewish community and fostering understanding and dialogue across diverse backgrounds. Through partnerships with local organizations and outreach initiatives, Sam hopes to strengthen connections and promote inclusivity. Looking ahead, she sees endless possibilities for JCC Buffalo and plans to expand programming to cater to the evolving needs of the community. From preschoolers to seniors, Sam aims to create spaces where everyone can feel at home and inspired. Sam’s appointment marks a new chapter filled with promise and innovation, where the rich tapestry of Jewish culture meets the vibrant spirit of Buffalo. As she leads the charge, Sam invites the community to join her on this journey of discovery, education, and celebration at JCC Buffalo.
JFS Receives Multi-Million Dollar Grant
to Assist Refugees
Jewish Family Services (JFS) of WNY has been awarded $2.8 million through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)’s Refugee Support Services Program (RSSP).
Among the objectives of RSSP are to enable refugees to obtain jobs through a resettlement organization such as JFS, to achieve economic self-sufficiency as soon as possible, and to assist refugees in retaining employment or obtaining better employment. JFS will subcontract with various community partners, including Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the International Institute of Buffalo, to implement programs for refugees across the Buffalo and Niagara Falls regions.
“JFS understands the many hurdles faced by refugee adults and youth as they pursue self-sufficiency and assimilation into their new community, most notably securing and maintaining meaningful employment,” said JFS CEO Molly Carr, Ph.D. “By offering refugeefocused career services and providing wrap-around individual and family supports to assist with the transition to a new country and address any barriers to employment, we can better guide refugees on their path towards achieving financial and personal stability.”
In addition to providing job preparation services to help refugees gain the skills and confidence needed, this funding also enables JFS to expand its Integration and Self-Sufficiency Program. This includes transportation assistance to address logistical barriers for clients and immigration legal services to maintain permanent resident status and work authorization.
JFS has a proven record of accomplishment in providing career services to refugee clients. For example, the JFS team worked with Abdoul-Mahjid who relocated from Ghana to secure a full-time job at a local farm. This client also has been able to obtain his driver’s license and purchased his own brand-new vehicle to travel to work and supplements his income working with Door Dash. JFS also helped Najibullah when he arrived from Afghanistan with his wife and three sons. Staff worked with him to complete an employment assessment and coordinate a job search process, securing employment. While Najibullah is successful in his current job, JFS is continuing to work with him to search for a job upgrade, hopefully back in finance, an industry he worked in for more than 10 years prior to coming to Buffalo.
“These are just two client success stories of many,” added Carr. “With previous funding, we have been able to provide career services to refugee clients like Abdoul-Mahjid and Najibullah for only eight months. Now with RSSP, we can now serve clients for up to five years post-arrival.”
To accommodate these additional services, JFS is hiring, including job developers, a youth employment job developer, case managers to support access to childcare, and a wrap-around extended services manager. Employers interested in learning more about working with JFS clients should contact careerservices@jfswny.org.
Federation Awarded Security Grant from The Tepper Foundation
Early this summer, Buffalo Jewish Federation was awarded a $60,000 early childhood security grant from The Tepper Foundation through Jewish Federations of North America, helping to protect our most vulnerable population during a time when antisemitism is spreading across the nation.
The funds were given with the intention of hiring security personnel to protect pre-schools, day camps and after-school programs, as well as supporting other faith communities’ security needs. “We were thrilled to be able to support so many vital agencies in Jewish Buffalo through this grant,” noted Susan DeMari, Federation’s Director of Community Security, “including Camp Centerland, Camp Gan Israel, Chai Early Childhood Center, Benderson JCC Preschool, Holland JCC Preschool, and PJ Library.”
The Tepper Foundation has been a major partner with Jewish Federations of North America in response to the
growing number of antisemitic incidents in the United States since the October 7th Hamas terror attacks on Israel. The organization launched the Security Fund in November 2023 and has now made grants of more than $12 million across the nation to support the security needs of the American Jewish community.
“Right now, nothing is more important than protecting our children and giving them a safe environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive as people,” said Jewish Federations of North America Chair Julie Platt. “We’re thrilled that the Tepper Foundation continues on this journey with us during such difficult times.”
The Tepper Foundation’s current round of grants totaled $9 million and was awarded to 76 local Federations across 30 states with a requirement that they be a recipient of Jewish Federations’ LiveSecure funding.
“Without basic security for our children, the Jewish community cannot flourish,” said Shira Hutt, Executive Vice President of Jewish Federations of North America. “We are proud of the immense progress we have made on securing our community through LiveSecure, but the unprecedented spike in antisemitism that our community has experienced since October 7th has created the need for both additional security resources and renewed outreach to our interfaith partners.”
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Saturday, September 28th
8:00pm S’lichot Service, location TBD
Wednesday, October 2nd
Shofar Blowing around town:
11:00am Weinberg Campus
11:30am The Amberleigh
12:00pm Canterbury Woods
7:30pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service*
Thursday, October 3rd
10:30am Rosh Hashanah Morning Service*
3:00pm Rosh Hashanah Family Service* (OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY)
4:00pm Tashlich (Approximately) - across from the CSS Parking Lot
Friday, October 4th
10:30am Second Day Rosh Hashanah Morning Service*
Sunday, October 6th
1:00pm Kever Avot at White Chapel Memorial Park and via Zoom
Friday, October 11th
7:30pm Kol Nidre Evening Service*
Saturday, October 12th
10:30am Yom Kippur Morning Service*
1:00pm Yizkor Service*
2:00pm Reflections*
3:00pm Yom Kippur Family Service* (OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY)
4:30pm Healing Service*
6:00pm Mincha Torah Service/Neilah Service*
7:00pm (Approximately) Break Fast catered by Jonny C’s. The event is complimentary for members. Guests are $18. Must RSVP by 10/5/24.
Friday, October 18th
7:00pm Erev Shabbat Sukkot Service*
Wednesday, October 23rd
7:00pm Erev Simchat Torah Service*
Thursday, October 24th
10:30am Joint Simchat Torah Morning Service and Yizkor*
Summer Celebration 2024
On Monday, August 5, the Buffalo Jewish Federation hosted the 2024 Summer Celebration and raised critical dollars for the Secure Jewish Buffalo initiative. Thank YOU to the 200+ people who golfed, toured the Olmsted Parks, and joined us for cocktails and dinner despite the crazy weather day. We honored the Buffalo and Amherst Police Departments for their continued support going above and beyond to help ensure the safety and security of Jewish Buffalo. We can’t wait to see you next year!
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Resilience and Generosity
In a remarkable show of resilience and generosity, Laura Hemlock, Vice President of Hillel of Buffalo, raised over $1800 for the organization to celebrate her 40th
birthday. This extraordinary act of giving comes despite significant personal health challenges, including a battle with cancer and a bout of COVID-19 during the week of her milestone birthday.
Laura’s relationship with Hillel of Buffalo has been both impactful and enduring. As a former student, she engaged deeply with the organization’s programs, and her tenure as executive director saw her drive key initiatives that strengthened and expanded Hillel’s reach. Now as a member of the Board, Laura continues to play a vital role, contributing her expertise and passion to Hillel’s mission.
In announcing the fundraiser on Facebook, Laura shared, “Hillel of Buffalo has transformed my life in more ways than I can count. From my days as a student, to my time as a professional, and now as the Board’s Vice President, Hillel of Buffalo has helped make me into the person I am today. Beyond the personal impact I’ve felt, Hillel’s role on campus has been critical
this past year with antisemitism at an all-time high. Students constantly turn to Hillel as a safe space to be their full selves. Hillel is a place for students to explore
their Jewish identity, leadership, and connect with the Jewish community on campus.”
Laura’s fundraiser quickly exceeded its initial goal of $1000, and by the end of the week, she surpassed her stretch goal of $1800. The fundraiser, which aimed to support Hillel’s programs essential for fostering a vibrant Jewish community and providing valuable opportunities for students, successfully raised funds that will directly support these initiatives, ensuring the organization can continue to make a meaningful impact on the Buffalo community.
Dr. Iris Danziger, President of Hillel of Buffalo, stated, “Laura’s dedication to Hillel has always been evident. Her willingness to give back, even while facing such personal health challenges, is truly inspiring. Her support will have a lasting impact on our community and serves as a powerful reminder of the difference one person can make.”
Laura’s Facebook fundraiser is a testament to her strength, resilience, and deep connection to Hillel of Buffalo. It highlights the power of giving back even in the face of personal adversity and serves as an inspiration to others facing their own challenges. As Laura continues her journey (she completed her treatment in early August), the impact of her generosity will be felt by many, reinforcing the importance of community support and personal commitment. Are you interested in supporting Hillel of Buffalo? Donate online at hillelofbuffalo.org/ donate or contact Dr. Mike Steklof, Interim Campus Director, at mike@hillelofbuffalo.org.
Welcome Zack Steinberg, New Engagement Director at Hillel of Buffalo
Zack Steinberg has been appointed Engagement Director at Hillel of Buffalo, overseeing Hillel’s engagement strategy, Jewish living and learning, and student leadership. This summer, Zack served as an Abrahamic Fellow at the Chautauqua Institute. A University at Buffalo alum, he moved to New York City after graduation to work as a music educator, where he traveled throughout the city to provide Jewish experiences in parks, temples, and community centers. Returning to Buffalo in 2019, Zack has since served Jewish Buffalo as a program coordinator, song leader, and cantorial soloist across various synagogues and
agencies, including leading High Holiday services at Hillel last year. Zack is eager to build meaningful relationships with Jewish college students at Buffalo area colleges and collaborate with student leaders to create enriching experiences. Zack can be reached at engagement@hillelofbuffalo.org.
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For those who have visited the Milch-Mitchell Campus, home of Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo, you know it as a peaceful refuge—a place for reflection, healing, and connection. Our beautifully manicured grounds, maintained by dedicated volunteers, provide solace for patients, families, and visitors. But our purpose goes beyond maintaining a serene environment; it’s about fully embodying our living, breathing mission.
We are ready for the next phase of our campus development, and we’re dedicated to expanding our outdoor spaces to reflect who we truly are and what we do best—providing continuity of care that extends beyond the immediate moment of need.
Our vision includes creating spaces that allow families to find peace, honor loved ones, and engage with our community. We are developing a new pavilion, a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk, and gardens that connect key areas of our campus, offering serene routes for contemplation and connection with nature.
This initiative is about more than expansion; it’s about demonstrating the lasting impact and engagement that define
our philosophy of care. We want our campus to be a place where people can continue to connect, reflect, and contribute—whether through memorializing loved ones, participating in educational opportunities, or simply finding space for quiet reflection
Our vision can only become reality with your help, and we invite you to join us as a partner for this important project. The Milch-Mitchell campus is a special place, and this next phase of development is one that will be a valuable resource to our community for many years to come. We hope you will be a part of it.
To learn more, please contact Bri Williams, bwilliams@palliativecare.org or (716) 989-2261.
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Tackling Hate through Education
What creates hate? Jealousy, ignorance, differences, and misunderstandings. In this time of growing hate and antisemitism, the best way to tackle this hate is through education.
Temple Beth Zion’s Blum Jewish Education Project has actively been targeting antisemitism through education to a wide spectrum of the community from preschoolers to retirees. Each person that participates in the project learns about the history of the Jews of Buffalo, Judaism, and the architecture of Temple Beth Zion (TBZ). From this program, dialogue and understanding are fostered along with open lines of communication and trust.
In early June, the Project had 1000 visitors for the Explore Buffalo Twilight Mansions Tour and over 500 visitors participated in the Blum Project. One commented to a TBZ staff member, “He was pleasant…. for a Jew.” That comment, although incredibly offensive, showed the scale of antisemitism in the community, but also the impact of a positive interaction to begin to change the narrative.
In Western New York, schools have done an admirable job teaching the Holocaust from (1939-1945) but have not succeeded in teaching about Judaism and the local Jewish community. Over the seven months since the Blum Project began to bring groups to TBZ, leaders at Temple have learned how little knowledge most of our community has about Judaism and the Jews of Buffalo. Many are surprised that Jews have lived in Buffalo since the early years of the city. Others are fascinated by TBZ’s collection of artifacts from all over the world and the fact that Jews are not all white Europeans.
Mostly, there has been openness to discussion and learning and powerful conversations about Judaism and Jewish practice, the architecture of TBZ and the legacy of the Jews in the WNY community that had the foresight to build a museum and monumental building in the heart of our city. This vision has afforded the opportunity at this moment to do the work that is so needed in educating our community so that we can truly be the City of Good Neighbors. If you have a group, office, team, or classroom that you would like to bring through the Blum Project please reach out to jill@tbz.org and visit blumproject.org.
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KOT Offers Many Options to Learn
Kehillat Ohr Tzion offers learning opportunities for members of the community. Led by KOT’s new Rabbi Shlomo (Rav Shlomo) Schachter, there is a Sunday evening class at the synagogue using Tzurba M’Rabanan, a concise learning method from the Talmudic sources through modern-day halachic application.
Every Tuesday afternoon, the Rabbi offers a class focusing on the week’s Torah portion (parsha). The discussion is wideranging as the participants ask questions and offer their perspectives on the parsha. This class meets in an office near the JCC, so it is more accessible for people who work nearby. Rav Shlomo always tries to make the discussion relevant to our lives and to our relationship with Hashem.
The rabbi also offers a Thursday night Zoom class entitled “Chasidic Insights into the Parsha.”
If you are interested in finding out more about these classes or other learning opportunities with Rav Shlomo email him at rabbischachter75@gmail.com.
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Renowned Expert in Jewish Cancer Genetics to Speak at Temple Beth Tzedek
The community is invited to an insightful presentation on Sunday, September 29 by Dr. Kenan Onel, Chief of Clinical Genomics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, on Jewish cancer genetics. The event will take place at Temple Beth Tzedek and is sponsored by the synagogue’s Men’s Club and Women’s Network.
Dr. Onel, a recent addition to Roswell Park, is Board-certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He has dedicated his career to caring for individuals and families at elevated risk for cancer due to genetic predispositions or family history. Internationally renowned for his research on the genetic contribution to cancer risk and response to therapy, Dr. Onel is a leader in functional genomics, a field that combines genetic and laboratory investigations to provide new insights into human health and disease.
The event will begin with a light brunch at 9:30 am, followed by Dr. Onel’s presentation and Q&A at 10 am. Additionally, attendees will have
the opportunity to undergo genetic testing on-site, with follow-up options available through their primary care provider, Roswell Park, Windsong, or other preferred providers. This event is free of charge, although donations are appreciated to help cover costs. Reservations must be made to tbtmensclub613@gmail.com by Wednesday, September 25. Note that last-minute reservations and inquiries may not be accommodated due to planning constraints.
Renewing Our Year
Thank you to those who have previously joined to explore Judaism through Jewish Renewal. In the new year, I welcome you to participate in contemplative, chant filled, prayer services arising from our tradition on September 21 and October 26 at 10:15 am. As we reflect in Elul and prepare for Tishrei, we’ll explore the energies of each month and envision the New Year. We’ll awaken our bodies, minds, spirits, sing, stand at Sinai, and hear our hearts and voices. We’ll vision what we pray for ourselves and our country. Join us for this gentle, enriching Shabbat morning experience. Email RabbiYoninaFosterPhD@gmail.com with questions and RSVP.
TBT Prepares for 5785
Heading into the Jewish New Year, TBT is hosting a range of events around this sacred season.
Women’s Network will host their annual Paid-Up Member Program on Thursday, September 5 at 6:15 pm. Building on their momentum as a Jewel in the Crown Award-winning chapter from the last national convention, Women’s Network is preparing for a year full of wonderful events with Co-Presidents Myra Werbow and Sharon Jacobs and their talented board.
Chaverim (Friends): TBT’s Kesher Inclusion Committee is excited for the return of this special opportunity for people of all abilities and ages to join friends and a enjoy fun afternoon of singalongs led by Cantorial Intern Zahava Fried on Wednesday, September 25 at 4 pm.
Selichot: TBT will have a special program leading up to Selichot services on Saturday night, September 28.
High Holiday Services: Rabbi Sara Rich and Cantor Mark Spindler are excited to share the bimah again to lead the congregation in prayer. To complement the main service, there will be tailored services and programs for young children (newborn - Kindergarten), school-aged (elementary and middle school), and teens. Due to security considerations, pre-registration for youth programming is required. Please email youthed@btzbuffalo.org to register!
Outstretched Arm Sukkot Celebration: TBT’s Kesher Outstretched Arm will be hosting its annual Sukkot party for our friends with the students and staff of the Community Religious School on Sunday morning, October 20 at 10:30 am.
To learn more about Temple Beth Tzedek and additional activities still being developed as of press time, please visit btzbuffalo.org. We wish all of Jewish Buffalo a sweet New Year!
Center for Jewish Life High Holiday: A Celebration of Tradition and Community Okins to be Installed, September 8
The Center for Jewish Life (CJL) is well-known for its outreach and educational activities, especially during the High Holidays and Sukkot. These programs are designed to honor ancient traditions while creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds.
High Holiday Programs
The CJL offers a wide range of services and activities to ensure these holy days are accessible and meaningful for everyone.
1. Inclusive Services: CJL welcomes all individuals regardless of their background or level of observance at no cost. We offer a special Shofar in the Park program, where the community gathers in the park to hear the shofar and a Tashlich ceremony.
2. Educational Programming: Understanding that many attendees may not be familiar with the High Holidays’ rituals and meanings, CJL provides educational sessions and explanatory services. These programs offer clear explanations of the prayers, customs, and significance of the holidays.
3. Youth and Family Engagement: CJL places a strong emphasis on engaging the younger generation. They organize special programs for children and families, including children’s services, Youth programs and hands-on activities. These foster a love and understanding of Jewish traditions from an early age.
4. Community Meals: CJL hosts communal holiday meals including Rosh Hashanah lunch and Yom Kippur breakfast at no cost.
5. Holiday Meals for the Elderly: CJL also offers Holiday meals to elderly & needy members of the community to ensure they can participate in the joy of the holidays.
Sukkot Programs
CJL’s Sukkot programs emphasize gratitude, unity, and divine protection.
1. Building and Dwelling in the Sukkah: CJL builds a large communal sukkah and encourages community members to participate in its construction and decoration.
2. Lulav and Etrog: CJL provides the opportunity to perform the mitzvah of shaking the lulav and etrog. They are made available to the community, allowing everyone to partake in this important tradition.
3. Sukkah Party: CJL hosts a joyous Sukkot & Simchat Beit HaShoeva celebration with pizza and sushi, inflatables, crafts for kids, music, and dancing, creating an uplifting and festive atmosphere.
4. Sukkah Hop: We visit multiple sukkahs within the community, to experience the diversity of holiday celebrations and enjoy the warm hospitality of different hosts.
5. Simchat Torah: As Sukkot concludes, CJL continues the celebrations with Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
For more information, visit JewishBuffalo.com
Buffalo Hadassah Tours Burchfield
Penney
Hadassah recently enjoyed a docent guided tour of several exhibitions at Burchfield Penney Art Museum included Embracing Earth: Burchfield and Whitman, The Unseen Works from the Collection, Patricia Schnall Gutierrez: Remember Me, and The Stanford Lipsey Glass Collection. The program was planned by Marlene Katzel, Program Co-chair.
For information about more Hadassah programs including the upcoming trip to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown email mkatzel@me.com.
The entire community is invited to join Young Israel of Greater Buffalo in the formal installation of Rabbi Avi and Dr. Devorah
Tova Okin on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 8 pm, 105 Maple Road in Williamsville.
Leaders of the event include Fran and Michael Paskowitz, Richard Berger, Marsha
Goldberg, Moshe Morrison, Devora Polter, and Sonia Young. An elaborate dessert buffet will be provided by Buffalo Kosher Gourmet. Rabbi Okin serves as the Rabbi of the Young Israel of Greater Buffalo and as Rabbinic Administrator of the Buffalo Va’ad Hakashrus. The Rabbi’s extensive background in the Rabbinate has taken him to New York, New Jersey, California, St. Louis and now to Buffalo. He has a Master of Social Work and Rabbinical Ordination from Yeshiva University and studied at Yeshiva Shaarei Mevaseret Zion in Israel. Dr. Devorah Tova Okin received her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on therapeutic interventions and psychological evaluations from Fielding Graduate University. She also attended Michlalah Jerusalem College in Israel. The Okins have two children, Binyamin, age 5, a student at Ohr Temimin and Ahuvah, age 2, at Chai Nursery School. Rabbi and Dr. Okin have been very warmly welcomed by our community, and they “love Buffalo.” They are impressed by Buffalo’s warm welcome, reasonable cost of living, (vs. NJ and California where they lived previously) and by the incredible value of a private Jewish education here.
High Holiday Activities
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1. Honey Tasting Party
Gather different types of honey, such as clover, wildflower, or manuka and a variety of apples. Set up a tasting station where everyone can sample the different honeys with apple slices. Discuss the symbolism of honey and apples for a sweet new year and encourage family members to share their hopes and dreams for the coming year.
If you have a shofar, hold a shofar blowing contest. Each family member can take turns trying to sound the shofar, with the goal of making the longest, loudest, or clearest sound. If you don’t have a shofar, that is ok! You can watch videos of shofars being blown or even how they are made. Another idea is to run out and grab party horns and blow those instead!
3. New Years Cards
C reate homemade Rosh Hashanah cards to send to friends and family. You can use art supplies like markers, stickers, gems, and stamps. Encourage children to write messages of hope and new beginnings for the new year. What a wonderful way to connect with loved ones!
4. Create Quiet Time
Set aside a specific time for quiet meditation and reflection. Create a calm, cozy and peaceful environment with soft music or nature sounds. Ask your child to reflect on moments where they were proud of themselves, or maybe times when they have missed the mark.
5. Volunteer as a Family
Choose a volunteer project to work on together, such as organizing a clothing drive, collecting food for a local pantry, or making
care packages for those in need as a way to learn about the Jewish values of tzedakah (justice/giving charity) and tikkun olam (restoring our world). An amazing volunteer opportunity for the whole family that is being held here in Buffalo is Reverse Tashlich, which is happening on Sunday, September 29 from 2 - 3 pm. We hope you can join us!
2. Family Shofar Blowing Contest
Jewish Community Organizations in Western New York
Buffalo Jewish Federation
338 Harris Hill Road – Suite 108B
Williamsville, NY 14221
716-463-5050
buffalojewishfederation.org
Miriam Abramovich - CEO
Margie Bryen - President
Buffalo Vaad of Kashrus 49 Barberry Lane Williamsville, NY 14221
716-534-0230
bvkkosher.com
buffalo@yahoo.com, bvkkosher@gmail.com
Michael Paskowitz - President
Center for Jewish Life
Suburbs: 757 Hopkins Road Williamsville, NY 14221
716-639-7600
jewishbuffalo.com
Rabbi Laizer & Chani Labkovski
Downtown: 1016 Lafayette Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209
716-545-6806
Rabbi Mendy & Chaya Mushka Labkovski
Chabad House of Buffalo
2450 North Forest Road
Getzville, NY 14068
716-688-1642
chabadbuffalo.com
Rabbi Moshe Gurary
Chai Early Childhood Center 757 Hopkins Road Williamsville, NY 14221
716-580-4600
chainursery.com
Chani Labkovski - Director
Community Religious School (CRS) 4660 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221
716-574-6016
BuffaloCRS@gmail.com
Einav Symons - Director
Department of Jewish Thought
712 Clemens Hall – University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14260
716-645-3695
jewish-studies@buffalo.edu jewishstudies.buffalo.edu
Dr. Noam Pines - Chair
Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies
2640 North Forest Road
Getzville, NY 14068
716-204-1133
jewishphilanthropies.org
Irv Levy - Executive Director
Daniel Kester - President
Hadassah
2640 North Forest Road Getzville, NY 14068
716-929-6504
buffalohadassah@gmail.com
Frima Ackerhalt and Phyllis Steinberg
- Co-Presidents
Hebrew Benevolent Loan Association
2640 North Forest Road in FJP offices
Getzville, NY 14068
716-204-0542
wnyhbla.org
Judith Katzenelson Brownstein - President
Hillel of Buffalo
Campus Center of Jewish Life
520 Lee Entrance/UB Commons Suite #101B W. Amherst, NY 14228
716-616-0083
hillelofbuffalo.org
Mike Steklof, Ed.D., Interim Campus Director
Dr. Iris Danziger - President
Holocaust Education Resource Organization
338 Harris Hill Road – Suite 108B Williamsville, NY 14221
buffalojewishfederation.org/herobuffalo/
Lauren Bloomberg - Director
Armand Morrison - Chair
Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Inc.
Benderson Family Building 2640 North Forest Road Getzville, NY 14068
716-688-4033
jccbuffalo.org
Patty Simonson - CEO
Sheryl Schechter - President
Holland Family Building 787 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209
716-886-3145
Jewish Community Relations Council
338 Harris Hill Road – Suite 108B Williamsville, NY 14221
buffalojewishfederation.org
Rob Goldberg – Senior Advisor
Harvey Sanders - Chair
Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road Williamsville, NY 14221
716-632-0467
jewishdiscovery.org
Rabbi Heschel Greenberg
Jewish Family Services of Western New York 70 Barker Street Buffalo, NY 14209
716-883-1914
jfswny.org
Molly Short Carr - CEO
Harold Star - Chair
Jewish Federation Apartments
275 Essjay Road Williamsville, NY 14221
716-631-8471
jewishfederationapartments.org
Krista Bryk - Property Manager
Jewish Federation Cemetery Corporation, Inc.
338 Harris Hill Road – Suite 108B
Williamsville, NY 14221
buffalojewishfederation.org
716-463-5050
Debbie Pivarsi - Manager
Jonathan Schechter - President
Kadimah kadimah.org
Reneé Lehner - Administrator
Kosher Meals on Wheels 757 Hopkins Road Williamsville, NY 14221
716-639-7600 koshermow.com
Rabbi Laizer Labkovski - Director
Jeffery Pasler - President
LiNK Jewish Buffalo 338 Harris Hill Road – Suite 108B Williamsville, NY 14221
Mike Steklof, Ed.D. - Senior Director
Marni Marciano - Chair
Ohr Temimim School
411 John James Audubon Parkway W. Amherst, NY 14228
716-568-0226
ohrtemimimschool.com
Rabbi Shmuel Shanowitz - Principal Sonia Gellman Young - President
Weinberg Campus 2700 North Forest Road Getzville, NY 14068
716-639-3311
weinbergcampus.org
Robert Mayer - President & CEO
Kenneth Rogers - Chairman of the Board
Western New
York
Synagogues and Temples
Chabad House of Buffalo (unaffiliated) 2450 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068
716-688-1642 chabadbuffalo.com
Rabbi Moshe Gurary - Director
Congregation Beth Abraham (Conservative) 1073 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222
congregationbethabraham.net
Cantor Irwin Gelman
Marty Kerker - President
Congregation Havurah (Reform) 6320 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 716-833-3165 congregationhavurah.org president.havurah@gmail.com
Daniel Mink- President
Congregation Shir Shalom (Reform/Reconstructionist) 4660 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 716-633-8877
shirshalombuffalo.org
Rabbi Alexander Lazarus-Klein
Cantor Arlene Frank
Joanne Marquisee - Executive Director
Todd Sugarman - President
JDC Shul (Unafilliated) 831 Maple Road Williamsville, NY 14221
716-245-9520
jewishdiscovery.org
Rabbi Heschel Greenberg
Rabbi Levi Greenberg
Rabbi Yehoshua Greenberg
Kehillat Ohr Tzion (Modern Orthodox) 879 Hopkins Road Williamsville, NY 14221
ohrtzion.org/kot
Rabbi Shlomo Schachter
Jeff Schapiro - President
Knesset Center (Orthodox)
500 Starin Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214
716-832-5063
chabadbuffalo.com
Rabbi Shmaryahu Charitonow
Saranac Synagogue (Orthodox)
85 Saranac Avenue
Buffalo New York 14216 716-876-1284
saranacsynagogue.org
President - Shmuel Rashkin
Vice President - Reuven Alt
Gabbai David Kunkel
Temple Beth Tzedek (Conservative) 1641 North Forest Road Williamsville, NY 14221
716-838-3232
btzbuffalo.org
Rabbi Sara Rich
Cantor Mark Spindler
Cantorial Intern Zahava Fried
Beth Kassirer- President
Kim Jones - Administrator
Temple Beth Zion (Reform) Sanctuary 805 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209
Offices
700 Sweet Home Road Amherst, NY 14226
716-836-6565
tbz.org
Rabbi Brent Gutmann
Cantor Susan Lewis Friedman
Mark Hayman - Executive Director
Ken Polk - President
Temple Beth El (Reform) 720 Ashland Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301
templebethelniagara@gmail.com niagarafallstemple.com
Rabbi Ellen Franke Cantorial Soloist Barry Rose
Adam DePriest - President
Temple Hesed Abraham of Greater Jamestown (Reform)
Meeting biweekly at Jamestown, NY
Lutheran Church
Rabbi Allen Podet
Joe Gerstel - President (716-665-2118) valprojdg@netsync.net
The Family Shul (Unaffiliated) 757 Hopkins Road Williamsville, NY 14221
Rabbi Laizer Labkovski 716-639-7600
Young Israel of Greater Buffalo (Orthodox) 105 Maple Road Williamsville, NY 14221 716-634-0212
yibuffalo.org
Rabbi Avi Okin
Richard Berger and Michael PaskowitzCo-Presidents
Remember the Victims
Since October 7, 2023, approximately 1,200 Israelis, civilians and soldiers were killed in their homes, communities and in confronting Hamas terrorists. Here are the officially confirmed names of those who died from Haaretz as of 7.29.24.
For the most up to date list, please visit bit.ly/INMEMORIUM10-7.
Jafara Ibrahim, 11
Nathem Fakher Saeb, 16
Milad Muadad al-Sha’ar, 10
Naji Taher al-Halabi, 11
Alma Ayman Fakhr al-Din, 11
Yazan Nayeif Abu Saleh, 12 Finis Adham Safadi, 11
Iseel Nasha’at Ayoub, 12
John Wadeea Ibrahim, 13
Hazem Akram Abu Saleh, 15
Ameer Rabeea Abu Saleh, 16
Fajr Laith Abu Saleh, 16
Sergeant Yonatan Aharon Greenblatt, 21 First sergeant (res.) Moti Rave, 37 First sergeant Noam Douek, 19 Ravid Katz, 51
Staff Sgt. Tomer Yaakov Ahimas, 20
Sgt. Kiril Brodski, 19 Maya Goren, 56 Oren Goldin, 33
Captain Ariel Topaz, 24
Alexander Dancyg, 75
Yagev Buchshtab, 35
Yevgeny Ferder, 50
Sergeant first class (res.) Efraim Ben Amram, 25
Master sergeant (res.) Valeri Chefonov, 33
Nir Baranes, 46
Noa Baranes, 46
Sergeant first class (res.) Tal Lahat, 21
Major Jalaa Ibrahem, 25
Staff sergeant Eyal Mimran, 20
Major (res.) Itay Galea, 38
Captain Roy Miller, 21
Captain Elay Elisha Lugasi, 21
Sergeant Aleksandr Iakiminskyi, 19
Master sergeant (res.) Nadav Elchanan Knoller, 30
Major (res.) Eyal Avnion, 25
Sergeant first class (res.) Yehuda Geto, 22
Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad, 21
Staff sergeant Yair Avitan, 20
Sergeant first class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum, 21
Sergeant Eyal Shynes, 19
Captain Alon Sacgiu, 22
Sgt. Maj. Mhamad El Atrash, 39
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Malkia Gross, 25
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery, 27
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Omer Smadga, 25
Staff sergeant Tzur Avraham, 22
Sergeant Shalom Menachem, 21
Sergeant Yakir Ya’akov Levi, 21
Staff sergeant Oz Yeshaia Gruber, 20
Staff sergeant Orr Blumovitz, 20
Staff sergeant Stanislav Kostarev, 21
Sergeant Itay Amar, 19
Sergeant Eliyahu Moshe Zimbalist, 21
Senior Staff Sergeant Major Elon Waiss, 49
Captain Eitan Koplovich, 28
Sergeant Yair Roitman, 19
Captain Wassem Mahmoud, 23
Major Tal Pshebilski Shaulov, 24
Staff sergeant Eitan Karlsbrun, 20
Sergeant Yair Levin, 19
Sergeant Almog Shalom, 19
Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora, 36
Sergeant major Zeed Mazarib, 34
First sergeant (res.) Refael Kauders, 39
Nadav Popplewell, 51
Chaim Peri, 80
Yoram Metzger, 80
Amiram Cooper, 84
Dolev Yahoud, 35
Sergeant Yehonatan Elias, 20
Sergeant first class Adar Gavriel, 24
Staff sergeant Diego Shvisha Harsaj, 20
Staff sergeant Eliya Hilel, 20
Staff sergeant Yedidya Azugi, 21
Staff sergeant Uri Bar Or, 21
Staff sergeant Amir Galilove, 20
Staff sergeant Ido Appel, 21
Staff Sergeant Sahar Sudaei, 20
Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach, 20
Orión Hernández Rado, 30
Hanan Yablonka, 42
Michel Nisenbaum, 59
Staff Sergeant Eliyahau Haim Emsallem, 21
Chief Sergeant First Class Gideon Chay DeRowe, 33
Captain Israel Yudkin, 22
Major Gal Shabbat, 24
First sergeant Nachman Meir Haim Vaknin, 20
Sergeant Noam Bittan, 20
Ron Binyamin, 52
Sudthisak Rinthalak
Sonthaya Oakkharasri
Sergeant Ben Avishy, 20
Itzhak Gelerenter, 53
Amit Buskila, 28
Shani Louk, 22
Sergeant major Ran Yavetz, 39
Staff sergeant Betzlel David Shashuah, 22
Sergeant Ilan Cohen, 20
Sergeant Daniel Chemu, 20
Staff sergeant Gilad Arye Boim, 22
Captain Roy Beit Yaakov, 22
Liron Yitzhak, 31
Elad Fingerhut, 38
Sergeant Ira Yair Gispan, 19
Staff sergeant Ariel Tsym, 20
Sergeant Daniel Levy, 19
Sergeant Ermiyas Mekuriyaw, 19
Sergeant Yosef Dassa, 19
Sergeant Itay Livny, 19
Staff sergeant Haim Sabach, 20
Chief Inspector Yitav Lev Halevi, 28
Lior Rudaeff, 61
Master sergeant (res.) Dan Kamkagi, 31
Master sergeant (res.) Nahman Natan Hertz, 31
Wolderaphael (Tiger) Hagos Berhe, 40
Sergeant Michael Ruzal, 18
First sergeant Tal Shavit, 21
First sergeant Ido Testa, 19
First sergeant Ruben Marc Mordechai Assouline, 19
Dror Or, 48
Elyakim Libman, 24
Master sergeant (res.) Ido Aviv, 28
Master sergeant (res.) Kalkidan Mehar, 28
Sharif Suad, 35
Sergeant first class Salm Alkreshat, 42
Major (res.) Dor Zimel, 27
Benjamin Achimeir, 14
Sergeant Ilai Zair, 20
Sergeant Reef Harush, 20
Sergeant Amitai Even Shoshan, 20
Captain Ido Baruch, 21
Elad Katzir, 47
Lidor Levy, 34
Staff sergeant Nadav Cohen, 20
Sergeant first class Sivan Wail, 20
Sergeant major Alon Kudriashov, 21
Uriel Baruch, 35 Zaher Bashara, 38
Staff Sergeant Nisim Kachlon, 21
Staff Sergeant Lior Raviv, 21
Sergeant major Ilay David Garfinkel, 21
Warrant officer Sebastian Haion, 51
Staff sergeant Matan Vinogradov, 20
Captain Daniel Perez, 22
Command sergeant Major Uri Moyal, 51
Staff sergeant Itay Hen, 19
Sergeant first class (res.) Michael Gal, 29
Major (res.) Amishar Ben David, 43
Staff sergeant David Sasson, 21
Maxwell Patnibin, 31
Sergeant major (res.) Dennis Yekimov, 33
Sergeant Inon Itzhak, 20
Sergeant Afik Tery, 19
Sergeant Dolev Malka, 19
Oriya Hartom, 16
Yitzhak Zeiger, 57
Captain Itai Seif, 24
Major Iftah Shahar, 25
Sergeant Oz Daniel, 19
Staff sergeant Ido Eli Zrihen, 20
Staff sergeant Narya Belete, 21
Major Eyal Shuminov, 24
Matan Elmaliach, 26
Staff sergeant Avraham Wovagen, 21
Staff sergeant Maoz Morell, 22
Staff sergeant Simon Shlomov, 20
Sergeant first class (res.) Ori Yaish, 27 Ishay Gertner, 23
Staff sergeant Noam Haba, 21
Yair Yaakov, 59
First sergeant Rotem Sahar-Hadar, 20
Staff sergeant Omer Sarah Benjo, 20
Major (res.) Yair Cohen, 30
Sergeant first class (res.) Ziv Chen, 27
Lieutenant colonel (res.) Netanel Yaacov Elkouby, 36
Sergeant first class Adi Eldor, 21
Sergeant first class (res.) Alon Kleinman, 21
Staff sergeant Hanan Drori, 26
Major David Shakuri, 30
Sergeant first class (res.) Shimon Yehoshua Asulin, 24
Dr. Lara Tannous, 42
Major (res.) Yitzhar Hofman, 36 Ran Gvili, 24
Warrant officer (res.) Yuval Nir, 43
Captain (res.) Gavriel Shani, 28
Major (res.) Netzer Simchi, 30
Sergeant major (res.) Eliran Yeger, 36
Sergeant major (res.) Zegeye Daniel Kasau, 38
Sergeant major (res.) Shay Biton Hayun, 40
Sergeant major (res.) Adam Bismut, 35
Sergeant major (res.) Itamar Tal, 32
Sergeant first class (res.) Ahmad Abu Latif, 26
Captain (res.) Ariel Mordechay Wollfstal, 28
Master sergeant Elkana Vizel, 35
Captain (res.) Nir Binyamin, 29
Sergeant first class (res.) Sagi Idan, 24
Sergeant major (res.) Mark Kononovich, 35
Sergeant first class Israel Socol, 24
Sergeant major (res.) Barak Haim Ben Valid, 33
Sergeant major (res.) Rafael Elias Mosheyoff, 33
Sergeant first class (res.) Cydrick Garin, 23
Sergeant first class (res.) Nicholas Berger, 22
Master sergeant (res.) Yoav Levi, 29
Sergeant first class (res.) Yoval Lopez, 27
Sergeant first class (res.) Elkana Yehuda, 25
Sergeant major (res.) Sergey Gontmaherr, 37
Sergeant first class (res.) Hadar Kapeluk, 23
Sergeant major (res.) Matan Lazar, 32
Captain Eyal Mevorach Twito, 22
Major Ilay levy, 24
Major David Nati Alfasi, 27
Sergeant Shay Levinson, 19
Sergeant first class (res.) Uriel Aviad Silberman, 23
Staff sergeant Ori Gerby, 20
Master sergeant Anwar Serhan, 26
Staff sergeant Oriya Ayimalk Goshen, 21
Master sergeant (res.) Zechariah Pesach Haber, 32
Sergeant major (res.) Yair Katz, 34 Itay Svirsky, 38
Yossi Sharabi, 51
Sergeant major (res.) Noam Ashram, 37 Edna Bluestein, 79
Sergeant first class (res.) Nitzan Schessler, 21 Mira Ayalon, 76
Staff sergeant (res.) Barak Ayalon, 48
Sergeant first class (res.) Andu’alem Kabeda, 21
Master sergeant (res.) Dan Wajdenbaum, 24
Sergeant first class (res.) Elkana Newlander, 24
Sergeant major (res.) Akiva Yasinskiy, 35
Master sergeant (res.) Roi Avraham Maimon, 24
Captain (res.) Ron Efrimi, 26
Captain (res.) Denis Krokhmalov Veksler, 32
Master sergeant (res.) Amit Shahar, 25
Sergeant first class (res.) David Schwartz, 26
Sergeant first class (res.) Gavriel Bloom, 27
Sergeant first class (res.) Yakir Hexter, 26
Sergeant Roi Tal, 19 Amar Mansour, 32
Sergeant Shai Germai, 19
Lieutenant colonel Roee Yohay Yosef Mordechay, 31 Tamir Adar, 38
Sergeant first class Meiron Moshe Gersch, 21
Staff sergeant Sufian Dagash, 21 Ilan Weiss, 56
Sergeant first class (res.) Amichai Yisrael Yehoshua Oster, 24
Sergeant first class (res.) Liav Seada, 23
Sergeant major (res.) Eliraz Gabai, 37
Master sergeant (res.) Constantine Sushko, 30
Captain Harel Ittah, 22
Captain (res.) Harel Sharvit, 33
Major Dvir David Fima, 32
Captain Neriya Zisk, 24
Sergeant first class (res.) Asaf Pinhas Tubul, 22
Staff sergeant Efraim Yachman, 21
Staff sergeant Itay Buton, 20
Lieutenant Yaron Eliezer Chitiz, 23
Major Shay Shamriz, 26
Captain (res.) Shaul Greenglick, 26
Master sergeant Maor Lavi, 33
Staff sergeant Daniel Nachmani, 21
Sergeant first class Joseph Gitarts, 25
Staff sergeant Elisha Yehonatan Lober, 24
Sergeant Rani Tamir, 20
Master Sergeant (res.) Nitai Meisels, 30
Major (res.) Aryeh Rein, 39
Staff sergeant Roy Elias, 21
Staff sergeant Gal Hershko, 20
Staff sergeant Itamar Shemen, 21
Staff sergeant Orel Bashan, 20
Staff sergeant Birhanu Kassie, 22
Staff sergeant David Bogdanovskyi, 19
Sergeant first class (res.) Ohad Ashur, 23
Sergeant first class (res.) Elyassaf Shoshan, 23
Master Sergeant (res.) Eliyahu Meir Ohana, 28
Master Sergeant (res.) Nadav Issachar Farhi, 30
Captain Oshri Moshe Butzhak, 22
Warrant officer (res.) Alexander Shpits, 41
Master sergeant (res.) Shay Termin, 26
Staff sergeant Nir Rafael Kananian, 20
Gad Haggai, 73
Sergeant Amit Hod Ziv, 19
Sergeant first class (res.) Tal Shua, 31
Lieutenant Shai Ayeli, 21
Lieutenant Omri Shwartz, 21
Lieutenant Yaacov Elian, 20
Sergeant Lavi Ghasi, 19
Captain (res.) Uriel Cohen, 33
Captain (res.) Lior Sivan, 32
Sergeant first class (res.) Maoz Fenigstein, 25
Captain (res.) Rotem Yoseff Levy, 24
Master sergeant (res.) Daniel Yacov Ben Harosh, 31
Captain (res.) Netanel Silberg, 33
Captain Yarin Gahali, 22
Sergeant first class (res.) Lidor Yosef Karavani, 23
Master sergeant Tal Filiba, 23
Master sergeant Etan Naeh, 26
Sergeant first class Liav Aloush, 21
Sergeant first class Urija Bayer, 20
Staff sergeant Boris Dunavetski, 21
Sergeant Major (res.) Shalev Zaltsman, 24
Master sergeant (res.) Joseph Avner Durant, 26
Inbar Haiman, 27
Warrant officer (res.) Yehezkel Azaria, 53
Alon Lulu Shamriz, 26
Samer Fuad El-Talalka, 22
Yotam Haim, 28
Master sergeant (res.) Tomer Shlomo Myara, 28
Sergeant first class (res.) Shay Uriel Pizem, 23
Elia Toledano, 27
Sergeant Oz Shmuel Aradi, 19
Sergeant Ron Sherman, 19
Corporal Nik Beizer, 19
Master Sgt. (res.) Raz Abulafia, 27
Tal Haimi, 41
Master sergeant Elisha Levinshtern, 38
Colonel Itzhak Ben Basat, 44
Sergeant Eran Aloni, 19
Major Ben Shelly, 26
Sergeant first class Rom Hecht, 20
Staff sergeant Oriya Yaakov, 19
Captain Liel Hayo, 22
Major Moshe Avram Bar On, 23
Sergeant Achia Daskal, 19
Major Roei Meldas, 23
Lieutenant colonel Tomer Grinberg, 35
Eden Zacharia, 28
Master sergeant (res.) Tzvika Lavi, 30
Master sergeant (res.) Ari Yehiel Zenilman, 32
Captain (res.) Eliya Yanovsky, 24
Major (res.) Roman Bronshtein, 46
Sergeant major (res.) Gideon Ilani, 35
Major Gal Becher, 34
Major Evyatar Cohen, 42
Sergeant major (res.) Etay Perry, 36
Lieutenant Nethanel Menachem Eitan, 22
Staff sergeant Jonatan Dean Jr Haim, 25
Staff sergeant Haim Meir Eden, 20
Master sergeant (res.) Liav Atiya, 25
Master sergeant (res.) Omri Ben Shachar, 25
Sergeant Maor Cohen Eisenkot, 19
Sahar Baruch, 24
Master sergeant (res.) Naftali Yonah Gordon, 32
Sergeant first class (res.) Omri Rot, 25
Eitan Levy, 53
Sergeant major (res.) Kobi Dvash, 41
Master sergeant (res.) Eyal Meir Berkowitz, 28
Dror Kaplun, 68
Eyal Uzan, 54
Master sergeant (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot, 25
Sergeant major (res.) Jonathan David Deitch, 34
Sergeant first class (res.) Maor Gershoni, 24
Staff Sergeant Alemnew Emanuel Feleke, 22
Staff sergeant Amit Bonzel, 22
Sergeant major (res.) Adi Shani, 39
Lieutenant Yochai Gur Hershberg, 52
Sergeant first class (res.) Yehonatan Malka, 23
Master sergeant (res.) Ilay Eliyahu Cohen, 23
Master sergeant (res.) Matan Damari, 31
Master sergeant (res.) Gil Daniels, 34
Captain Yahel Gazit, 24
Staff Sergeant Tuval Yaakov Tsanani, 20
Sergeant Yakir Yedidya Schenkolewski, 21
Captain Eitan Fisch, 23
Na’amna Abu Rashad, one-day-old
Sergeant major (res.) Neriya Shaer, 36
Sergeant Binyamin yehoshua Needham, 19
Jonatan Mordechai Samerano, 21
Cpl. Noa Marciano, 19
Sergeant first class (res.) Ben Zussman, 22
Staff Sergeant Aschalwu Sama, 20
Sergeant first class (res.) Or Brandes, 25
Ofra Keidar, 70
Colonel Asaf Hamami, 40
Guy Iluz, 26
Eliyahu (Churchill) Margalit, 75
Ronen Engel, 55
Arye Zalmanovich, 86
Ofir Tzarfati, 27
Yuval Doron Kastelman, 38
Livia Dickman, 24
Hana Ifergan, 67
Rabbi Elimelech Vaserman, 73
Aviv Atzili, 49
Chirkpan Diotaisong, 37
Setta Homsorn, 36
Krisorn Tomiyuma
Tianachi Yudtongadi, 32
Duwa Sayan, 35
Tawachi Saytu
Seriyut Pankitwanitchirn
Patti Kiatisk, 35
Arnatit Kayson, 29
Chai Recsanun
Guytum Gvarhuit
Somchai Sayang, 24
Papuntnai Pongkrua
Chi Zanhung, 47
Zishon Whon, 36
Dali Zoeo, 35
Sgt. Shaked Dahan, 19
Sujith Nissanka, 48
Staff Sgt. Eitan Dov Rosenzweig, 21
Captain Liron Snir, 25
Shani Gabai, 25
Captain (res.) Arnon Moshe Avraham
Benvenisti Vaspi, 26
Staff Sgt. Ilya Senkin, 20
Sgt. Yinon Tamir
Staff Sgt. Eytan Dishon, 21
Staff Sgt. Dvir Barazani, 20
Staff Sgt. Gal Mishaelof, 21
Captain (res.) Adir Portugal, 23
Natalia Demidova, 39
Major (res.) Chen Yahalom, 34
Sgt. major (res.) Rani Tahan, 40
Master Sgt. (res.) Yakir Biton, 31
Or Taasa, 16
Noam Shai, 26
Captain (res.) Iftach Gorny, 51
Major Ido Israel Shani, 29
Sgt. Ariel Ohana, 19
Staff Sgt. Amichay Yaacov Vanino, 22
Staff Sgt. Yogev Aharon, 20
Major Raz Peretz, 24
Staff Sgt. Hallel Shmuel Saadon, 21
Captain Hadar Kama, 24
Staff Sgt. Yonatan Golan, 20
Sgt. Ofir Testa, 21
Dikla Arava, 51
Staff Sgt. David Ratner, 20 Vladimir Jocob, 64
Mohamed Barima, 47
Corporal Avraham Fetena, 20
Mark Mordechai Peretz, 51
Captain (res.) Roey Biber, 28
Sgt. Binyamin Meir Airly, 21
Major Jamal Abbas, 23
Captain Eden Provisor, 21
Staff Sgt. Adi Malik Harb, 19
Staff Sgt. Shachar Fridman, 21
Master Sgt. David (Dudi) Digmi, 43
Staff Sgt. Shlomo Gurtovnik, 21
Captain Shlomo Ben Nun, 22
Captain Kfir Itzhak Franco, 22
Captain Asaf Master, 22
Captain (res.) Omri Yosef David, 27
Captain Yedidya Asher Lev, 26
Clemence Felix Mtenga, 22
Mufid Alzir, 57
Shalom Abudi, 56
Oleg Lifshitz, 61
Avia Hetzroni, 69
Yanai Heler Hetzroni, 12
Liel Hetzroni, 12
Ayala Hetzroni
Staff Sgt. Itay Shoham, 21
Major Isachar Natan, 28
Staff Sgt. Roei Marom, 21
Vivian Silver, 74
Amit Cohen, 25
Master Sgt. (res.) Netanel (Nati) Harush, 34
Master Sgt. (res.) Matan Meir, 38
Master Sgt. (res.) Sergey Shmerkin, 32
Sgt. Maj. (res.) Yossi Hershkovitz, 44
Major (res.) Moshe Yedidyah Leiter, 39
Staff Sgt. Yehonatan Yitzchak Samo, 21
Staff Sgt. Gilad Rozenblit, 21
Master Sgt. (res.) Dov Moshe Kogan, 32
Yona Friker, 70
Sgt. Roni Eshel, 19
Master Sgt. (res.) Eliahou Benjamin Elmakayes, 29 Meir Moyal, 55
Dafna Garcovich, 47
Ivan Illarramendi Saizar, 46
Vitali Lugvinchneko, 34
Sgt. First Class Jonathan Chazor, 22
Sgt. first class (res.) Yaacov Ozeri, 28
Michael Moserkov, 69 Zohar Meiri, 55
Michael Abramov
Sgt. Elisheva Rose Ida Lubin, 20
Staff Sgt. Shahar Cohen Mivtach, 22
Sgt. Yehonatan Maimon, 20
Master Sgt. Lior Arzi, 25
Staff sgt. Yonadav Raz Levenstein, 23
Staff sgt. Gilad Nehemya Nitzan, 21
Major Yehuda Natan Cohen, 25
Sgt. first class (res.) Yedidya Eliyahu, 25
Dmitri Sorokin, 51
Haim Ashraf, 68
David Shalev, 75
Tal Shalev, 54
Meir Malka, 78
Shlomo Alfasi, 52
Daniel Braslavsky, 32
Karina Ella Davidov, 30
Master Sgt. Naaran Eshchar, 33
Ram Shalom, 25
Sgt. Maj. Roi Moshe, 36
Yonatan Zehavy, 10
Oudom Chan, 24
Dor Malka, 29
Shiran Ganon, 38
Odaya Swisa, 33
Dolev Swisa, 34
Daniel Asher Cohen, 32
Neomi Shitrit Azulay, 52
Raz Mizrachi, 23
Jonathan Seidman, 25
Alon Verber, 26
Lori Vardi, 24
Evgeni Postel, 25
Mordechai (Motti) Zoerman, 74
Gal Danguri, 23
Ofek Revia, 23
Nadav Bartel, 23
Yaniv Sarudi, 26
Ilan Lipovsky, 30
Elia Shametz, 35
Shaun Davitashvili, 25
Or Haim Ben Hemo, 19
Ido Peretz, 23
Limor Vaknin Parmoter, 49
Yuval Boyum, 21
Shalev Gal, 25
Shai Shalev, 50
Shani Amin, 18
Nitzan Libstein, 19
Tamar Gutman, 27
Staff Sgt. Yam Glass, 20
Staff Sgt. Itay Saadon, 21
Sgt. Major (Res.) Gil Pishitz, 39
Master Sgt. (Res.) Yehonatan Yosef Brand, 28
Master Sgt. (Res.) Uriah Mash, 41
Capt. Beni Wais, 22
Noa Farage, 22
Staff sgt. Yair Nifousy, 20
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Elhanan Ariel Klein, 29
Simon Vigdergauz (Dubchenko), 21
Capt. (res.) Yuval Zilber, 25
Ben Ori, 31
Dor Avitan, 26
Sigal Itah, 27
Eden Naftali, 23
Sapir Bilmes, 24
Karin Vernikov, 22
Staff Sgt. (res.) Yehezkel (Hezi) Razilov, 30
Amitay Malihi, 20
Sharon Gordani, 25
Shahar Ben Naim, 42
Abraham Gilad Tiberg, 24
Lt. Col. Salman Habaka, 33
Orel Abuhatzeira, 25
Yuval Ben Yehuda, 26
Nativ Maayan Nave, 60
Moriah Or Swissa
Yaakov Solomon, 60
Amram Alon Toledano, 54
Shlomo Eliyah Alshich, 27
Yochai Ben Zekarya, 23
Daniel Cohen, 23
Avi Dadon, 44
Niv Raviv, 27
Nirel Zini, 31
Dado Tsafir, 45
Jana Roderman
Loreta Villarin Alacre, 49
Angelyn Aguirre, 32
Anton Goryonov, 37
Dor Hanan Shafir, 30
Amit Cohen, 23
Gabriel Yishay Barel, 22
Celine Rachel Ben David Nagar, 32
Guy Levi, 24
Ella Hamui, 26
Dorit Wertheim (Bar Ilan)
Aviv Wertheim, 57
Yigal Flash, 66
Sindi Flash, 67
Eliyahu Orgad (Goldberg), 72
Amar Abu Sabila, 25
Eliyahu (Eliko) Uzan, 40
Aryeh Uzan, 68
Yonat Or, 50
Maor Graziani, 22
Stav Gueta
Eden Ben Rubi, 23
Assaf Mordechai Adberg, 23
Yossef (Yossi) Wahab
Shahak Yosef Madar, 26
Liam Gallon, 26
Nadav Yosef Hai Tayeb
Zelta Kosovski, 28
Dan Ben Hemo, 26
Amir Tanbora, 23
Noy Aviv, 29
Adi Rivka Mayzel, 21
Guy Azar, 23
Avi Sassi, 64
Yehoshua Hatav, 67
Majed Ibrahim, 19
Gabi Azulay, 47
Karla Stelzer Mendes, 42
Itzik Dahan, 48
Moshe Vadi, 37
Lt. Col. Meidan Israel, 35
Jake Marlowe, 26
Solomon Ilyaguyev, 28
Jonathan Ken-Dror, 28
Alexandre Look, 30
David Lischov, 35
John Aslanoo, 70
Robert Shaulov, 70
Idan Harmati, 22
Aviad Avraham Edri, 30
Mor Gabai, 30
Mark Shindel, 23
Idan Edri, 36
Antonio Yaniv Macías Montaño, 28
Yvonne Eden Patricia Rubio Vargas, 26
Hili Solomon
Moshe Shova
Yuval Baron
Bar Zohar, 23
Ron Weinberg, 24
Gideon Babani
Roi Popplewell
Alina Falhati, 23
Sgt. 1st class (res.) Yinon Fleishman, 31
Bancha Dachtuyawat
Tou Cae Lee
Nanthawat Pinjai
Meechai Ritthiphon
Parinya Tamkang
Somkhoun Pansa-ard
Jaroon Chatdumdee
Wuttipat Wisetdonwai
Phithak Tholaeng
Sattawat Phiaaia
Jakkaphong Jantharasena
Saksit Khotmee
Refael Meir Maskalchi, 12
Netanel Maskalchi, 36
Rafael Fahimi, 63
Eli Rafai (Refael)
Sharon Refai, 28
Shahar Mantzur, 28
Benny Ganish, 70
Yuliya Didenko Lamai
Eden Liz Ohayon, 24
Anula Jayathilaka, 49
Daniel Kimmenfeld, 64
Paul Vincent Castelvi, 42
Semyon Avdalimov, 66
Tomer Segev, 30
Alexander Samoilov, 28
Victoria Gorlov, 23
Jenny Nisenboim, 32
Karina Pritika, 23
Eden Abdullayev, 23
Rinat Zagdon, 23
Omri Achrak
Adir Mesika
Sharona Shmunis Harel, 40
Shira Eylon, 23
Staff Sgt. Shirel Haim Pour, 20
Sagiv Baylin Ben-Zvi, 24
Sgt. Shoam Moshe Ben-Harush, 20
Matan Zanti, 23
Elyakin Nazarov, 29
Libby Cohen Maguri, 22
Sharon Hirsch, 45
Roni Petrovski, 24
Tomer Strosta, 23
Katerina Tavgan Goldman, 26
Shachar Gindi, 25
Ofek Aton, 24
Amit Levi, 22
Barak Davidi, 28
Lior Tkach , 26
Lior Atun, 25
Ron Shemer, 23
Ori Tchernichovsky, 29
Elazar Samuelov, 21
Natalia Tomayev, 71
Nadejda Spravchikov
Izhar Hagbi, 66
Dudi Sharon
Ilan Avraham, 57
Rotem Rachel Levi, 22
Shamil Abbasov, 33
Bracha Levinson, 75
Anita Lisman, 25
Mordechai Ben Ariel Bitton, 22
Inbar Shem Tov, 22
Efrat Katz, 68
Staff Sgt. Adi Danan, 20
1st Lt. Ariel Reich, 24
Sgt. Asif Luger, 21
Sgt. 1st. class (res.) Shalev Zion Sharabi, 22
Staff Sgt. Lavi Lipshitz, 20
Staff Sgt. Roei Wolf, 20
Staff Sgt. Halel Solomon, 20
Staff Sgt. Erez Mishlovsky, 20
Staff Sgt. Adi Leon, 20
Cpl. Ido Ovadia, 19
Staff Sgt. Roei Dawi, 20
Cpl. Lior Siminovich, 19
2nd Lt. Pdaya Menachem Mark, 22
Staff Sgt. Shay Arvas, 20
Staff Sgt. Roei Saragosti, 22
Staff Sgt. Itai Yehuda, 20
Maayan Idan, 18
Ronen Daichman, 49
Aran Goren, 33
Tova Goren
Dr. Hagit Refaeli Mishkin, 48
Margarita Gusak, 21
Eviatar Kipnis, 65
Raz Bokovza
Shachaf Kriyf, 17
Eden David Moshe, 27
Iftach Dan Tweg, 27
Ben Binyamin Cohen, 27
Dor Toar, 27
Shiraz Daniel Brodash, 23
Bar Lior Nakmoli, 27
Gaya Halifa, 24
Yonatan Eliyahu, 21
Shaked Habani, 22
Moshe (Moshiko) Saidian
Shlomi Sividia, 37
Tal Danieli, 24
Avidan Turgeman, 26
Ido Ben Zino
Aviel Rahamim, 27
Nir Forti, 30
Master Sergant Ziv Dado, 36
Lior Tarshansky, 16
Amit Yehuda Ben Avida, 19
Aviel Oren, 28
Elya Iluz, 27
Zinaida Beilin, 60
Dvir Rahamim, 23
Gideon Rivlin, 18
Idan Dor, 25
Benayahu Bitton, 23
Maayan Kalihman, 22
Adi Ohana, 43
Ortal Bobats Ben Ayun, 24
Daniel Ohana, 24
Nissim Levy, 30
Dan Zomer, 27
Svetlana Lisovoy, 61
Yuri Lisovoy, 63
Hilel Zalmanovich, 60
Livnat Levy, 27
Liraz Asulin, 38
Haim Livne, 78
Arik Arie Hefetz, 28
Yulia Chaban, 24
Ziv Pepe Shapira
Yehonatan Hagbi, 18
Elitzur Tzuriel Hagbi, 60
Tal Bartik Klein, 48
Niv Aivas, 25
Nevo Arad
Eldad (Angel) Bergman
Oded Abargel, 26
Emma Poliakof, 86
Roni Polvanov, 23
Lili Itamari
Ram Itamari
Tomer Shpirer, 37
Michael Yoav
Einav (Hen) Burstein
Yehuda Bachar, 24
Amit Yitzhak David, 24
Ofer Udi
Shlomi Davidovic, 50
Hila Klein, 41
Mai Naim, 24
Liron Barda
Giyora Duvdevani
Ziva Ovitz, 77
Thanakrit Prakotwong
Srithat Kawao
Phongthep Kusaram
Anucha Sophakun
Nitikorn Sae Wang
Phongphat Suchat
Phichit Najan
Apichart Gusaram
Phirun Thanonphim
Sakda Surakhai
Pongsatorn Khunsree
Theerapong Klangsuwan
Chairat Sanusan
Arnan Phetrkaeo
Sigal Levy, 31
Lidor Levy
Nitzan Rahum, 28
Ben Binyamin Shimoni, 31
Lotan Abir, 24
Ruth Hodaya Peretz, 17
Arik (Arie) Peretz, 58
Margit Silberman
Yossi Silberman
Bilha Epstein
Nira Ronen, 86
Rivka Ben Horin, 74
Amitay Ben Zvi
Carolin Bohl, 22
Daniel (Dan) Darlington, 34
David Alberto Schwartzman, 67
Orly Schwartzman Pinko, 67
Irmi Shafir, 76
Gideon Fauker, 80
Shachar Gal Kadman, 34
Lior Weizman 32
Kobi Paryante, 43
Vitali Troufanov
Noy Zafraani, 27
Cpl. Tamir Barak, 19
Ananda Shah
Dipesh Raj Bista
Ashish Chaudhary
Narayan Prasad Neupane
Lokendra Singh Dhami
Rajan Fulara
Raj Kumar Swarnakar
Prabesh Bhandari
Padam Thapa
Ganesh Kumar nepali
Romi Eli Bernat, 38
Mody (Mordechai) Amir
Shoval Yaakov
Idan Herman 26
Chana Kritzman
Ilai Baram, 27
Hezi (Yechezkel) Hanom
Asaf Shlesinger, 57
Hadar Hoshen, 28
Matias (Hernan) Burstein
Yosef (Yosinio) Gross
Avner Goren
Roee Munder
Tamar Goldenberg, 24
Matan Rosenberg, 17
Avi Megira
Chaim Ben-Naim
Doron Meir
Mor Meir, 17
Shifra Noy, 71
Shlomo Ron
Staff sergeant Max Rabinov, 21
414th Battalion fighter
Mark Yidgrov
Meni Godard, 73
Shalev Madmoni, 24
Karin Journo, 24
Lilach Kipnis, 60
Staff Sgt. (res.) Omer Balva, 22
Hagay Efrat, 83
Gracie Cabrera, 45
Mila Cohen, 10 months
Ohad Cohen
Yona Cohen, 73
Ido Even
Alon Even
Rinat Even
Avraham (Rami) Ktzir
Noa Zender, 22
Master Sergeant Maxim Razinkov, 30
Yaakov Mortov, 66
Binyamin Rahamim, 52
Lilia Geller, 61
Ylena Kostizin, 78
Ariel Bilya
Tatiana Snitman, 70
Michael Ostrovsky, 77
Igor Korcher
Israel Chana
Sofia Popov, 68
Vladimir Popov, 74
Laura Furman, 78
Anna Meshaev
Rosa Yidgrov
Yuri Yidgrov
Maria Yichangilov
Yiftach Yichangilov
Sergei Gridskol
Victoria Gridskol
Shimon (Shimi) Hayat, 29
Avi Hatuel
Michal Zarbailov
Avi Zakuto
Hatib Zaruk
Reuven Weizman, 56
Ariel Refael Guri, 30
Zoya Zemkov, 45
Andrei Zemkov, 39
Itzik Balti
Berta Shimayev
Moshe Ohayon
Eliad Ohayon
Matan Ekshetein, 23
Gilad Kfir, 48
Dorin Atias, 23
Shani Ben Ami, 28
Noah Hershkovitz
Maayana Hershkovitz
Naor Levy, 24
Liav Asayag, 24
Segev Shushan, 28
Tal Siton, 49
Chana Siton, 73
Yitzhak Siton, 76
Valery Freidman, 60
Omer Hermesh
Shenhav Yaakov, 26
Shoham Yaakov, 28
Liel Gherafi
Yonatan Chai Azulay, 23
Suheyb abu Amar al-Razm, 22
Ofek Kimhi
Adi Kaploun-Vital, 33
Master Sgt. (res.) Ran Poslushni, 48
Master sergeant (res.) Itay Yehoshua, 36
Master sergeant (res.) Arie Kraunik, 54
Noya Dan, 12
Carmela Dan, 80
Roi Idan, 45
Liam Shrem, 25
Hadar Prince, 21
Celeste Fishbein
Rotem Kalderon
Yahel Sharabi, 13
Noya Sharabi, 16
Lian Sharabi, 48
Ayelet Godard, 63
Yehudit Yitzhaki
Carmel Bachar, 15
Dana Bachar
Chava Ben Ami
Tal Bira, 62
Tahel Bira, 15
Tair Bira, 22
Yasmin Bira, 51
Oron Bira, 44
Neta Boaziz Morali, 40
Gilad Ben Yehuda, 28
Sahar Ashuan, 22
Michal Roimi, 22
Gili Adar, 24
Alisia Levin, 34
Linor Keinan, 23
Mai Itzhaki, 25
Norel Manzouri, 25
Roya Manzouri, 22
Eden Guez, 31
Hanan Amar
Nitzan Goldenberg, 28
Alina Weissberg, 17
Shosh (Shoshana) Karsenty
Adiel Twito, 30
Irit Konderov, 27
Michael Vaknin, 35
Osher Vaknin, 35
Shiraz Shiran Tamam, 38
Tair David
Hodaya David
Shani Kupervaser, 28
Savyon Chen Kipper, 31
Omer Zadikevitch, 50
Dani Alush, 52
Dr. Lilia Gurevich, 38
Itay Zafrani
Eliyahu Yaakov Bernstein, 20
Daniel Vadai, 27
David Yair Shalom Neman
Ron Yehudai
Ze’ev Haker
Zehava Haker
Yuval Solomon
Eitan Ziv
Tammy Peleg Ziv
Senior Staff Sgt. Maj. Golima Samzeo, 49
Noam Elyakim
Dina Kapshetar
Evgeny Kapshetar
Eitan Kapshetar, 5
Aline Kapshetar, 8
Avshalom (Avshel) Haran
Mira Shtahl
Avi Hasdai, 53
Sliman Abu Meri 37
Sergeant Major (res.) Tal Eilon, 46
Advanced Staff Sgt. Maj. Yullia Wexer, 37
Said (David) Moshe
Carol Siman Tov
Omer Siman Tov, 2
Arbel Siman Tov, 6
Shachar Siman Tov, 6
Tamar Kedem Siman Tov
Yonatan (Jonny) Siman Tov
Sivan Sharhabani, 21
Tchelet Zohar, 18
Keshet Zohar, 20
Yasmin Zohar, 49
Yaniv Zohar, 54
Amit Lahav, 23
Neta Epstein, 22
Avlom (Albert) Miles
Igor Losev, 58
David Karol
Dor Rider, 21
Silvia Ohayun
Yuval Bar
Maayan Bar
Marcelle Freulich
Rafi Svirsky
Orit Sela Svirsky
Rafi Mordo
Pesi Cohen
Yossi Appleton, 77
Tamar Suchman
Mazal (Mazi) Bachar
Aviad Halevy, 29
Tzur Saidi, 29
Omri Ram, 29
Mercedes Amar, 33
Moshe Ben Porat
Noam Liel Efraim
Leonid Lozovsky
Naomi Dgani
Eliyahu Reichenstein, 75
Naji Abdush, 35
Gal Abdush
Yoad Peer, 21
Yitzhak Levy, 27
Shmuel (Shmulik) Weiss
Judith Weiss, 65
Ilan Moshe Yaakov, 29
Amit Magnesi, 23
Doron Bulds
Keshet Kalfa, 22
David Katzir
Yakovi Inon, 78
Bilha Inon, 75
Noam Shalom
Matan (Elmalam) DJ Kido
Bar Tomer, 25
Avia Ganot, 22
Ziv Hagbi, 29
Tiferet Lapidot
Yoram Bar Sinai
Reuven Haynik
Orel Pesso
Daniel Peled
Gila Peled
Ziv Shopen
Edna Malkamo, 45
Sergeant Major Yanin Sivan, 49
Shoshi Brosh
Corporal Rotem Kutz, 18
Yiftach Kutz, 14
Yonatan Kutz, 16
Livnat Kutz, 49
Aviv Kutz, 54
Jonathan Rom
Corporal Liel Vainshtein, 19
Sergeant first class (res.) Ido Keslasi, 23
Maglan fighter
Sergeant major (res.) Boaz Abraham, 61
Master sergeant (res.) Nadav Amikam, 39
Sergeant major (res.) Ofir Mordechai Yaron, 51
Sergeant Shalev Dagan, 20
Lior Atias
Adir Tamam, 40
Itay Houston Hadar
Yohai Azoulai
Maayan Mor, 30
Tamar Samet
Laor Abramov, 20
Tomer Eliaz Arava, 17
Daniel Sheinkerman, 25
Itay Banjo
Gideon (Gidi) Chiell, 24
Noa Chiell, 27
San Amnon Yaakobov
Staff Sgt. Dor Mengadi, 24
Staff Sgt. Gadif Mologota
First Sergeant Boris Danilov, 34
Sergeant Daniel Rashed, 19
Lieutenant Amitay Zvi Granot, 24
Marina Losev, 60
Narkis Hand
Hen Even
Kinneret Gat
Adrienne Neta
Major (res.) Ram Negbi
Sergeant Ofir Shoshani, 20
Lieutenant colonel Alim Abdallah, 40
Lior Asulin, 43
Shir Yaron
Dan Damari
Silvia Marnasky, 80
Noa Glazberg
Moti Elkabetz
Noy Maudi
Noam Rabia
Yuval Rabia
Tsion Levy
Shir Georgie, 22
Gil Avni
Oriya Ricardo
First Sgt. (res.) Abraham Gabriel Korin, 56
Maj. (res.) Uri Shimon Russo, 44
Staff Sgt. (res.) Omer Nissim Bitan, 22
Sgt. Eliasaf Ben Porat, 21
Master Sgt. (res.) Shachar Aviani, 56
Cpl. Kamay Achiel, 18
Sgt. Adi Landman, 19
Cpl. Osher Simcha Barzilai, 19
Shraga Hasid, 77
Master Sgt. (res.) Shachaf Bergstein, 33
First Sgt. Ibrahim Kharuba, 39
Cpl. Tomer Leibovitz, 19
Nadav Goldstein , 46
Sgt. Yam Goldstein Almog, 20
Cpt. (res.) Yaakov Nadlin, 36
Master Sergeant Sharon Leibovich
Chief Inspector Dan Ganot, 41
Superintendent Avi Amar, 55
Cpl. Ariel Erez, 19
Lin Dafni
Maya Ben David, 48
Roni Shitrit, 24
Adi Margalit, 24
Yonatan Richter, 48
Cpl. Matan Malka, 19
Yarden Buskila
Ziv Frenkel
Mapal Adam
Mor Trabelsi
Hai Haim Zfati
Rachel Dov, 25
Moriya Raviv, 23
Daniella Dana Patrenko, 23
Michal Admoni, 51
Captain Guy Admoni, 25
Noa Englander
Sammi Elgargawi, 52
Or Ziv, 24
Eitan Snir
Din Bar
Ben Bernstien
Lior Maimon, 22
Aviv Eliyahu
Kim Damti, 22
Shay Regev, 25
Oron Beilin, 24
Mor Cohen, 24
Lt. Dor Sade, 22
Sgt. (Res.) Adi Odaya Baruch, 22
Sgt. Roee Haim Guri, 21
Staff Sgt. Itay Abraham Ron, 20
Sgt. Omri Peretz, 20
Superintendent Martin Kuzmickas, 46
Liraz Nissan
Matan Lior Mordechai, 35
Eynav Elkayam Levy, 32
Ben Fishman, 21
Staff Sgt. Maj. Aaron Arthur Markovici
Sgt. Benjamin Blay, 20
Sgt. Major (res.) Gil Avital, 56
Sgt. Ori Carmi, 20
Cpl. Nachman Dekel, 20
Captain Abraham Hananel Hanedy, 37
Master Sgt. Aviv Baram, 33
Sgt. First Class Shlomo Rashatnikov, 20
Sgt. First Class Aner Elyakim Shapira, 22 Col. Leon Bar, 53
Sgt. First Class Daniel Bazgozov, 22
Warrant Officer (res.) Avraham Flischer, 63
Sgt. First Class Itamar Ben-Yehuda, 21
Omri Lavi, 25
Danielle Waldman, 24
Michael Ben Moshe, 26
Cpl. Ofir Yeruhin, 19
Staff Sgt. Matanya Elester, 23
Staff Sgt. Ofek Arbiv, 21
Sgt. First Class Daniel Kastiel, 24
Maglan Commando Unit
Captain (Res.) Amir Naim, 27
Lt. Omer Wolf, 22
Sgt. First Class Yishay Slotky, 24
Cpl. Matan Avergil, 19
Major Ido Hobera, 36
Private Idan Baruch, 20
Capt. Shilo Har-Even, 25
Sgt. Or Mizrachi, 20
Sgt. First Class Neta Bar-Am, 21
Major Sa’ar Margolis, 37
Sgt. First Class (Res.) Itay Shlomo Moreno, 24
Sgt. Maro Elem, 20,
Sgt. First Class Nehoray Levy Amitai, 20
Captain Elhanan Meir Klemanzon, 41
Major Benjamin Trekinsky, 32
Sgt. Gali Roee Shakotay, 21
Sgt. First Class Nadav Biton, 20
Cpl. Shoham Shlomo Nidam, 19
Cpl. Yotam Halel, 19
Staff Sgt. Dor Lazimi, 21
Advanced Staff Sgt. Maj. Sharon Rachmani Daniel Ben Senior, 34
Yaruslav (Slava) Giller, 28 Yair Zloof
Ram Sela, 33
Bar Shechter, 32 Awad Darawshe Yitzhak Cozin
Yonatan Rapaport
Hagay Avni
Mati Weiss
Amir Weiss Geula Bachar
Ran Shefer Gil Buyum, 55 Inbar Buyum
Haim Zohar
Adi Dagan
Mordechai Naveh
Roni Levy Noy Shosh, 36 Eitan Hadad, 43
Shachar Zemach, 39
Sami Keidar, 70
Galit Carbon, 66
Avi Mor, 61
Segev Israel Kishner, 22
Ayelet Arnin, 22
Na’ama Moalem
Shoham Turgeman, 24
Sgt. First Class Orel Shalom Alon, 23
Nir Madmon, 23
Maya Puder
Sergeant Adir Eshto Bogale, 20
Stav Barazani, 23
Stephen Makarchenko, 24
Sergeant Shachaf Nesani, 20
Corporal Boaz Menache Yoggev, 19
Master sergeant (res.) Noam Slotki, 31
Staff sergeant Yishay Fitusi, 21
Corporal Amir Eyal, 19
Sergeant Neria Ben David, 22
Sergeant Yarin Mari Peled
Sergeant Noa Prais, 20
Corporal Habib Kiean, 21
Sergeant Dvir Haim Rossler, 21
Corporal Yael Leibushor, 20
Second lieutenant Sahar Tal, 20
Pvt. Hadar Miryam Cohen, 18
Staff Sgt. Shoham Bar, 21
Staff Sgt. Daniel Kasavchuk, 21
Sergeant Major (Res.) Ilan Fiorentino, 38
Sergeant Itay Ofek Glisko, 20
Private Binyamin Gavriel Yonah, 19
Private Lidor Makis, 19
Sgt. Barak Ben David, 19
Cpl. Nativ Kutzro, 21
Sgt. Valentin (Eli) Gancia, 22
Cpl. Shimon Lugasi, 19
Cpl. Karin Schwartzman, 20
Lt. Roi Nahari, 23
Master Sgt. (res.) Liran Mons Almosnino, 42
Pvt. Shirat Yam Amer, 18
ANNUITIES
Sgt. Naor Siboni, 20
Inspector Kim Dukerker
Cpl. Aviv Hajaj, 19
Maj. Sagi Golan, 30
Cpl. Ili Ben Mucha, 20
Lt. Idan Baloy, 21
Sgt. Shimon Elroy Ben Shitrit, 20
Staff sergeant Ofek Rousso, 21
Lieutenant Shilo Rauchberger, 23
Second lieutenant Yuval Yoffe, 21
Corporal Shirel Mor, 19
Sergeant Daniel Shperber, 20
Staff sergeant Dor Yarhi, 21
Staff sergeant Aviel Melkamu, 21
Private Maya Villalobo Polo, 19
Sergeant Adam Agmon, 21
Sergeant first class Itai Yehudah Bausi, 22
Master Sgt. Gil Ta’asa, 46
Cpl. Or Avital, 20
First Sergeant Yakir Blochman
Sergeant Aviad Rivlin, 23
Yosef Sefi Genis, 30
Gal Navon, 30
Amit Mann, 22
Uri Arad, 22
Rotem Neumann, 22
Tal Katz
Niv Tel Tzur, 22
Lt. Shir Eilat, 20
Oz Ezra, 23
Second lieutenant Yohai Dukhan, 26
Maya Bitton, 22
Eliran Mizrahi, 24
Yarin Moshe Ephraim, 24
Olga Naomi Romashkin, 28
Hanani Glazer, 24
Maya Haim, 22
Daniel Goltman, 24
Yahav Winner
Itay Berdichevsky
Hadar Rosenfeld-Berdichevsky
Cpt. Ben Bronstein, 24
Cpl. Amichai Shimon Rubin, 23
Master Sgt. (res.) Behor Sweid, 32
Cpl. Emil Smoylov, 22
Sgt. Sahar Midani, 20
Staff Sgt. Tomer Yaakov Mizrahi, 21
Cpl. Itamar Cohen, 19
Staff Sgt. Dvir Zakai, 20
Maj. Ilay Zisser, 27
Cpl. Ido Binenstock, 19
Lt. Ilay Adani, 21
Pvt. Noam Abramovitz, 19
Staff Sgt. Dolev Amouyal, 21
Oren Alfasi
Daniel Levi MD
Bruna Văleanu
Ben Menashe Mizrahi
Dan Ariel
Smadar Mor Idan, 38
Omer Gvera, 26
Lt. Amir Tzur, 23
Sgt. Amit Mosat, 20
Staff Sgt. Roi Bareket, 20
Lt. Eyal Klein, 22
Staff Sgt. Yonatan Savitsky, 21
Sgt. Regev Amar, 20
Sgt. Ofir Melman, 21
Lt. Sahar Saudin, 21
Sgt. First Class (res.) Avichai Amsalem, 30
Cpl. David Mittelman, 20
Sgt. Nehorai Saeed, 21
Sgt. Bar Rosenstein, 20
Cpl. Shalev Baranes, 20
Maj. Uriel Bibi, 30
Staff Sgt. Elad Michael Shushan, 21
First Sgt. Salman Ibn Marai, 41
Cpt. (res.) Yuval Halibani, 30
Corporal Nathane Hai Lyard
Maj. (res.) Eitan Menachem Naeman, 44
Cpl. Lavi Bouchnik, 20
Sgt. Brando David Flores Garcia, 21
Cpl. Tomer Nagar, 20
Sgt. Noam Elimelech Rotenburg, 24
Lt. Ron Tsarfati, 22
Staff Sgt. Michael Ben Hamo, 21
Lt. Ori Mordechai Shany, 22
Cpl. Bar Yankelov, 19
Sgt. Avraham Neria Cohen, 20
Corporal Shai Ashram, 19
Master sergeant (res.) Gilad Molcho, 33
Sergeant First Class Joad Aamar, 23
Master Sgt. Mor Shkuri
Staff-Sergeant Major Avshalom Yair Peretz
Liel Itach, 22
Sergeant Rotem Dushi, 20
Ben Benziyon Hasid, 23
Shay Shalom Elior Muzafi, 37
Alon Shamli, 34
Amnon Betzalel, 64
Yael Rozman, 26
Sofia Bongart, 21
Adam Ilaev, 22
Izabella Gandlin, 27
Naor Hasidim, 22
Naomi Bicher, 19
Master Sergeant Eliran Abargil, 29
Sergeant Major Yaron Moris Dayan
Senior Staff Sgt. Maj. David Ben Dayan
Sergeant Evyatar Ohayun, 22
Major Mordechai Shamir, 29
Corporal Segev Schwartz, 20
Corporal Uriel Segal, 19
Corporal Amir Lavi, 19
Staff Sergeant Adi Tzur, 20
Corporal Ram Meir Batito, 19
Chief Sergeant Yosef Malachi Gedaliah, 22
Chief Sergeant Omri Balkin, 25
Sergeant Tomer Barak, 20
Staff Sergeant Amit Peled, 21
Corporal Sivan Simcha Asraf, 20
Master Sergeant (res.) Lior Ben Yaakov, 44
Major Tal Cohen, 30
Master Sergeant (res.) Tal Maman, 38
Corporal Erez Ariel, 19
Corporal Shir Shlomo, 19
Yaakov Shmaiya, 47
Corporal Osher Shmaiya, 19
Sergeant Ya’ad Ben Yaakov, 20
Sergeant Binyamin Lev, 23
Corporal Shir Biton, 19
Lieutenant Dekel Suisa, 23
Staff Sergeant Daniel Moshe Danino, 21
Sgt. Yakir Levi, 21
Private Ilay Azar, 18
Staff Sgt. Tal Levi, 21
Capt. Eden Nimri, 22
Cpl. Lior Azizov, 20
Sgt. First Class (res.) Tomer Dolev, 34
Lieutenant Alina Pravosudova, 23
Major Roey Chapell, 25
Sergeant Idan Raz, 20
Corporal Roei Peri, 19
Captain (res.) David Haim Meir, 31
Sergeant Or Malka, 21
Staff sergeant Alexander Masliy, 21
Stav Kimhi, 35
Rudy Skrzewski, 56
Chief Inspector Avi Tzidon
Dudi Turgeman, 26
Itay Nahmias
Dor Nahum, 24
Hen Ben-Avi
Dan Assulin
Sgt. Major (res.) Aviad Gad Cohen, 41
Sgt. Major (res.) Reuven Shishportish, 36 Ofir Erez, 57
Bernard Cohen
Master sergeant (res.) Yaron Victor Shahar, 51
Staff sergeant (res.) Ofek Arazi, 28
Sagi Zak, 15
Itay Zak
Eti Zak
Menucha Hulati
Ofer Ron
Gina Smiatich
Tom Godo
Varda Harmati
Assaf Feber
Master Sgt. (res.) Yuval Gabai, 35 Amit Gabai, 18
Alan L. Kranitz CLU, ChFC
Dvir Karp
Dror Behat
Master Sergeant Eliyahu Michael Harush, 28
Master Sergeant Uriel Avraham
Osama Abu Assa, 36
Musa Abu Sabila, 41
Nir Nikita Popov
Chief Inspector Avraham Henkin
Pvt. Yonatan Elazari, 20
Yedidya Raziel, 31
Amichai Wiezen, 33
Staff Sgt. Naveh Eliazar Lax, 21
Staff Sgt. Tashgar Taka, 21
2nd Lt. Yonatan Gutin, 19
Lt. Nitai Omer, 22
Staff Sgt. Yosef Itamar Bruchim, 20
Cpt. (res) Roi Nagri, 28
Sgt. Yaron Uri Shay, 21
Sgt. Ben Rubenstein, 20
Lt. Itay Cohen, 22
Cpl. Ilay Bar Sadeh, 19
Cpl. Amit Tzur, 19
Maj. Peleg Salem, 30
Staff Sgt. Orel Moshe, 21
Cpl. Adir Tahar, 19
Lt. Col. Eli Ginsburg, 42
Pvt. Lior Levy, 19
Abed Alrahman Ataf Alziedana, 29
Sivan Elkabetz
Tehila Katabi
Petro Bosco, 35
Moshe Ridler, 91
Lily Keizman
Roland Sultan, 68
Ronit Sultan, 56
Shlomi Matthias
Shahar Matthias, 47
Sgt. First Class (res.) Hayim Yeshurun Katzman, 32
Meir Elharar
Liz Elharar
Cpl. Amit Guetta, 21
Staff Sgt. Or Mizrahi, 21
Cpl. Danit Cohen, 19
Maj. Ariel Ben Moshe, 27
Warrant Officer Ido Rosental, 45
Maj. Amir Skuri, 31
Lt. Shilo Cohen, 24
First Sgt. Aharon Farash, 36
Cpl. Shira Shohat, 19
Staff Sgt. Guy Simchi, 20
Cpl. Ariel Eliyahu, 19
Staff Sgt. Adir Gauri, 20
Sergeant Roi Wizer, 21
Ilay Nachman, 23
Maor Shalom, 46
Yossi Tahar, 39
First Sergeant Dvora Avraham
Sergeant Major Denis Belenky, 47
Chief Inspector Stas Shainkman
Superintendent Vadim Blich, 39
Halad Alfrahin, 50
Osama Abu Madiyam, 28
Cpl. Yaron Zohar, 19
1st. Lt. Rom Shlomi, 23
1st. Lt. Itai Maor, 23
1st. Lt. Tomer Shoham, 23
Sgt. 1st Class Vitaly Skipkavich, 21
Maj. (res.) Omri Michaeli, 35
Cpl. Uri Locker, 19
Maj. Ido Yehoshua, 27
Cpl. Itamar Ayish, 19
Staff Sgt. Ohad Cohen, 20
Staff Sgt. Ilay Gamzo, 20
Capt. Aryeh Shlomo Ziering, 27
Capt. Tal Grushka, 25
Pvt. Ofir Davidyan, 18
Staff sergeant Itay-Eliyahu Marchiano, 20
Major Avraham Hobelashvili, 26
Lt. Col. Yonatan Tzur, 33
Col. Roey Yosef Levy, 44
Abed Elcarim el-Nasasra, 50
Lance Corp. Ravit Hana Assiyag, 19
Staff Sergeant Eliona Astafniko, 25
Sergeant First Class Shai El Knafo, 30
Sergeant First Class Michael Lizmi, 28
Sergeant First Class Avi Buzaglo, 26
Master Sergeant Elior Yifrach, 34
Master Sergeant Yakov Shlomo Karsninski, 23
Staff Sergeant Major Dror Elton, 29
First Sergeant Yorai Eliyahu Cohen, 29
First Sergeant Malik Karim, 32
First Sergeant Alec Pozniakov, 38
First Sergeant Vitaly Karsik, 38
First Sergeant Alexei Bodovsky, 39
First Sergeant Alon Barad, 38
First Sergeant Major Bar Sivan, 33
Sergeant Major Yigal Iluz, 56
Sergeant Major Adir Shlomo, 47
Sergeant Major Roni Abuharon, 39
Sergeant Major Yehuda Kedar, 50
Sergeant Major Roman Gendel, 47
Sergeant Major Chen Nahmias, 43
Command Sergeant Major Officer Meir Abragil, 55
Inspector Alexei Shamkov, 34
Inspector Andrei Poshivi, 39
Chief Inspector Amin Ohanadov, 36
Chief Inspector Nissim Lugassi, 30
Chief Inspector Moshe El Shlomo, 33
Chief Superintendent Itzhak Bazuka-Shvili, 44
Chief Superintendent Ge-ar Davidov, 44
Sgt. Maj. Arik Yehudah Marciano, 50
Captain (res.) Ido Edri, 24
Sergeant Major Amir Fisher, 22
Cpl. Adi Gruman, 19
Captain Or Yosef Ran, 29
Cpl. Nathanel Young, 20
2nd Lt. Yoav Meliev, 19
Staff Sgt. Ido Harush, 21
1st Lt. Yiftach Yabetz, 23
Private Naama Boni, 19
Private Neriya Aharon Negri, 18
Cpl. Guy Bazak, 19
Staff Sgt. Yuval Ben-Yaakov, 21
Sgt. Eden Alon Levy, 19
Cpl. Dvir Lisha, 21
Staff Sgt. Omri Niv Fierstein, 20
1st Lt. Or Moses, 22
2nd Lt. Yanai Kaminka, 20
Sgt. Afik Rosenthal, 20
Lt. Col. Sahar Machalof, 36
Sgt. Or Esatu, 21
2nd Lt. Adar Ben-Simon, 20
Staff Sgt. Ofir Tzioni, 21
Captain Yotam Ben-Basat, 24
Captain Adir Abudi, 23
Maj. Chen Buchris, 26
Aharon Haimov, 25
Marcel Talia
Hannah Ben-Artzi, 69
Yevgeny Galeski, 34
Shalom Tzaban, 60
Dani Woveck
Marina Almagor, 76
Nurit Berger
Or Akuni
Aryeh Akuni
Ruti Akuni
Tal Keren, 17
Adi Baharav, 62
Havik Segal
Ayelet Molcho
Shlomi Molcho
Oren Stern
Yigal Wachs
Amit Wachs, 48
Dalia Abu-Madyam, 30
Faiza Abu Sabaakh, 54
May Zuheir Abu Sabaakh, 13
Fatima Altilakat, 35
Mahmoud Diab Alkra’an, 12
Amin Akal Alkra’an, 11
Jawad Ibrahim Alkra’an, 14
Malek Ibrahim Alkra’an, 14
Yazan Zakaria Abu-Jama, 5
Ofir Libstein, 50
Col. Yonatan Steinberg, 43
In Remembrance
The following individuals in our community passed away during the period from June 18 -August 18, 2024. May their memories forever be a blessing, and may their loved ones be comforted among the mourners of Zion.
Harriet Baker Feferman
Faye Cheskin
Leslie Demeter
Edward Isenberg
Annette Karef
Hiram Kastenbaum
Roza Kramer
Max Kurland
Betty R. Miller
William Monkrash
Janet Presser
Shirley Rekoon
Esther Rothenberg
Jack Silverstein
John Werbow
Linda Wintermute
Charlie Vogel
If we inadvertently missed printing the listing of your loved one, please email jjwny@buffalojewishfederation. org and we will include the name in the next issue.
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(NOT) THE LAST WORD
Embracing Hope
BY ROB GOLDBERG
Since October 7, the global Jewish community has experienced a seismic increase in Jew hate. A sobering reality that pains and worries all of us.
But the worst pogrom to befall our people since the end of the Holocaust has also fueled a “surge” in communal participation, suggesting that amid the darkness of the past 11 months, Jews are looking for ways to connect and be together with one another.
This is a crack of light and one of the changes in the Jewish landscape this year that give us hope.
Another beacon of hope happened this summer when our community opened its arms to welcome two families displaced from their kibbutz, Nir Yitzak, just 1.5 kilometers from the Gazan border. Eight members of this kibbutz were killed on October 7 and 5 more were taken as hostages.
In partnership with the Nashville Jewish Federation, we enabled the MasadAvin and the Mozer Gal-Ore families to journey to Buffalo between July 14-August 14. The Federation arranged housing, transportation, meals, and funds for them to have four weeks of respite and a sense of normalcy.
Shani, Yagil, Michal, Gidi and their 6 kids (combined) were greeted with hugs and flowers at the airport by several volunteers and brought to their new temporary homes – one in Williamsville and the other in North Buffalo. Each home’s refrigerator and pantry were stocked with food, they were given gift cards and cash, and most of all, space to just be.
and rode the Maid of the Mist, picked blueberries, took in a Bison’s game with members of Temple Beth Tzedek, and even travelled to NYC. All of this during their first 10 days in the States!
As we approach the one-year anniversary of October 7, I’m inspired by the sense of peoplehood among Jews around the globe. I shouldn’t be surprised for this is how we Jews always respond when we are attacked and threatened; we unite, and we stand side by side embracing our shared history and collective future.
As we gather to remember this October let us bring in light to the darkness or surging Jew hate. Let us also be reminded of the resilience of our Israeli family –those like Yagil, Shani, Michal, Gidi and their children. As we pause this fall to remember, may we marvel at our strength and resilience, and our collective hope, as we do every time, we sing Hatikva, Israel’s national anthem, Od lo avdah tikvateinu
Hatikva bat shnot alpayim, Lihyot am chofshi be-artzeinu, Eretz tzion, virushalayim.
Our hope is not yet lost, The hope that is two-thousand years old, To be a free nation in our land, The Land of Zion, Jerusalem. Rob Goldberg is the immediate past CEO of Buffalo Jewish Federation and currently serves as Senior Advisor.
R E M E M B E R I N G O C T O B E R 7 T H
MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2024 | 7 PM
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
2640 NORTH FOREST RD | GETZVILLE
As we observe this solemn anniversary, Jewish Buffalo and friends will gather to honor the resilience and unity of Jewish people everywhere, and remember the precious lives lost. to people everywhere, and remember the lives lost.