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SC ROLL
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HONOR
Honoring MR. & MRS.
DR. & DR.
MR. & MRS.
MR. & MRS.
JONATHAN & MARCY FARRELL
ARYÉ & VALERIE KREMER
MARC & NATALIE SELLOUK
IAN & SOPHIE GLASTEIN
GUESTS OF HONOR
GUESTS OF HONOR
GUESTS OF HONOR
GAN CHAMESH PARENTS OF THE YEAR
THIS DINNER IS DEDICATED TO THE LOVING MEMORY OF THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE, OB”M
RABBI MENACHEM MENDEL SCHNEERSON The Rebbe revolutionized the global landscape through a singular vision of bringing G-D’s creation to perfection through goodness and kindness. Millions of people have been touched by his light and his love – directly or through the Shluchim, his personal emissaries who spread his message throughout the world.
Where others saw only darkness, he saw the point of light which could be nurtured and magnified. He inspired countless people to make tzadakah a daily way of life.
The Rebbe’s faith in each individual led him to recognize the potential for new and revitalized life where most had long given up hope. Against all odds, he relentlessly fanned the embers of Jewish observance in the Soviet Union during a half century of Communist oppression; the result of which is an unprecedented network of schools, synagogues, and mikvaot in the former USSR.
By making us active participants in the perfection of G-d’s world, the Rebbe has empowered us as only a parent can empower his children.
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The Rebbe’s legacy is that his Shluchim and the hundreds of thousands he touched throughout the world carry his message and extend his embrace to the farthest reaches.
May the Rebbe’s sacred and primary mission to help bring about this perfection and the ultimate final Redemption be realized speedily and in our days.
Dear Friends, Mazel Tov to our distinguished Guests of Honor: Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Marcy Farrell, Dr. & Dr. Aryé & Valerie Kremer, Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Natalie Sellouk, Mr. & Mrs. Ian & Sophie Glastein, and to all who are attending our Annual Dinner Celebration. On behalf of the many who benefit from the warmth and joy of the Jean Fischman Chabad Center of the Five Towns, I wish to thank you for attending this momentous occasion, celebrating twenty
RABBI’S LETTER
three years of inspiring the community. We pay tribute to our founder and leader, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, OB”M. The Rebbe’s selfless leadership and unconditional love for every Jew and every human being are the inspiration for all the activities at the Jean Fischman Chabad Center of the Five Towns, as well as at the 4,000 Chabad Centers that carry his timeless message to communities throughout the world. As we gather here tonight, I take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the many people who have contributed in so many ways to make these twenty-three years incredibly successful and enjoyable. Each of you is an integral part of the amazing success of Chabad of the Five Towns. I thank you for your friendship in the past and ask for your continued and increased support in the future so that many more people, young and old, from all walks of life will be able to grow and flourish together through our Chabad Center – a home away from home for everyone who walks through its doors. With esteem, friendship, blessing, and best wishes for a Happy Purim,
Rabbi Shneur Z. Wolowik DIRECTOR & SPIRITUAL LEADER
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GUESTS OF HONOR
MR. AND MRS.
JONATHAN & MARCY FARRELL G U E S TS OF H ON OR
Jonathan Farrell has been active in the Five
Jewish community, Jonathan’s clients include
Towns Jewish community since he moved here in
Mesivta of Long Beach, Bnos Malka Belz, Shulamith
1995. He is a Partner at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein
School for Girls, Bais Ruchel D’Satmar dba Central
& Breitstone, LLP, in Mineola, co-chair of the firm’s
UTA, UTA of Kiryas Joel, Yeshiva of Central Queens,
labor and employment law practice group, and
Yeshiva of Long Beach, Yeshiva Darchei Torah,
a member of the firm’s employee benefits and
Mesivta Chaim Shlomo and Masores Bais Yaakov.
litigation groups.
Jonathan is proud of the many recognitions
An employment and labor relations specialist,
he has received from the Bar and the professional
Jonathan regularly practices before the National
community. He is particularly proud to be Vice-
Labor Relations Board, federal and state courts,
Chairman of the Nassau County Human Rights
and federal and state human rights’ agencies.
Commission. He
He counsels employers and litigates in a variety
times as a “New York Super Lawyer” in the area
of labor and employment-related laws including
of labor and employment law and has repeatedly
the NLRA, OSHA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA and ERISA.
been named as one of Long Island’s leading labor
Jonathan is counsel to manufacturing, service,
and employment law attorneys by Long Island
commercial,
Business News.
non-profit
and
management
organizations,
private
companies, educational
institutions and insurance companies. In the
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has been selected several
In addition to his passion for the Jewish community, Jonathan has recently taken up
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When I was looking for a shul, I was struck by the diversity and openness of Chabad of the Five Towns. Rabbi and Rebbetzin Wolowik were warm and welcoming to my family, as they are to everyone. They have been a part of our lives every step of the way, and we are proud to be honored by Chabad of the Five Towns this year..
mountain climbing. He summited Mt. Kilimanjaro
Born in suburban Chicago, Marcy moved to the
and will, with God’s help, summit Mt. Aconcagua
East Coast in 1997 and to the Five Towns in 2014.
in Argentina in February.
A former newspaper editor and reporter, Marcy
“When I was looking for a shul, I was struck by the diversity and openness of Chabad of the Five Towns. Rabbi and Rebbetzin Wolowik were
worked for The City News Bureau of Chicago, The Chicago Tribune, The Home News Tribune, the Associated Press and The Jewish Week.
warm and welcoming to my family, as they are to
Marcy worked and volunteered in teaching,
everyone. They have been a part of our lives every
bar/bat mitzvah tutoring, marketing, and alumni
step of the way, and we are proud to be honored
relations for Jewish organizations in Illinois,
by Chabad of the Five Towns this year.”
Indiana, New Jersey and New York. She is training
Jonathan has three children, Zachariah, a freshman at Queens College, Abigael, a senior at
the Farrell’s dog, Rosie, to be a therapy dog and hopes to work with the Friendship Circle.
Long Beach High School, and Yakov, a freshman at
Marcy has two children, Samuel and Elana
Rambam Mesivta. Jon grew up in Bellmore, Long
Frank, who attend the Jewish Educational Center.
Island, where his parents, Georgie and Sheldon,
Marcy’s brother, sister, father and stepmother live
still reside. He has two sisters and an identical
in the Washington D.C. area. Her mother lives in
twin brother.
Chicago.
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GUESTS OF HONOR
DR. AND DR.
ARYÉ & VALERIE KREMER G U E S TS OF H ON OR
By the grace of Hashem, Arye and Valerie
of Saba and regularly organized Jewish events
Kremer are honored to accept recognition at the
and Shabbos and holiday services for the other
Chabad of the Five Towns Annual Dinner.
They
students at the school. Although there were few
have been living in the FIve Towns community since
Jews on the island, the events drew participation
2013 and together with their children, Benjamin and
from many students who appreciated the joy of
Rafaella, they are proud members of Chabad.
Shabbos.
Belarus, Valerie
This love for Judaism and strong connection to
moved to Brooklyn at the age of 14 to make a better
Originally from
Bobruisk,
Chabad eventually led them to settle in Chabad of
life for herself and her family. In the former USSR,
the Five Towns.
it was difficult to be Torah observant and outwardly Jewish. This was a driving force for her decision to move to New York and has given her strength to lead a Jewish life in America.
Although there are always challenges in raising children on the right path, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Wolowik have helped tremendously. With the help of Rabbi Meir and Rebbetzin Hadassah Geisinsky,
Arye was born in Montreal, Canada. He grew
Benjamin regularly attends Rabbi Meir’s youth
up in a traditional Jewish community and was
minyanim on Shabbos and participates in the boys
interested in connecting more to Judaism and
Mitzvah Club. Rafaella regularly attends Shabbos
regularly attended shiurim at the local Chabad
groups and learns valuable Torah lessons that
yeshiva in Montreal. He became shomer Shabbos
she brings home to the Shabbos table. May they
at the age of 20 after a Shabbos spent in Crown
continue to grow in Torah learning and mitzvah
Height.
observance!
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GUESTS OF HONOR
MR. AND MRS.
IAN & SOPHIE GLASTEIN G A N C H A M E S H PA R E N T S O F T H E Y E A R
Ian and Sophie accept the honor of Gan
Ian is a Principal at Monarch Alternative Capital
Chamesh Parents of the Year due to the tremendous
while Sophie raises their children Binyamin (7), Yosef
respect and gratitude they have towards the
Yitzchak (4), Daniel (3) and Yonason (3). Binyamin
institution. They wish that their honor serves to
is currently at the Yeshiva of South Shore, and
further acknowledge and support the amazing
Yosef, Daniel and Yonason are all extremely happy
work that Chabad of the Five Towns does for the
students at Gan Chamesh. Yosef was fortunate
community.
to be a student in the Red, Blue and now Green
Ian grew up in Deal, New Jersey while Sophie grew up in London, England. They met while studying at the University of Pennsylvania. Ian majored in Finance and Biology and completed a Masters in Biotechnology, while Sophie majored in History, and then received a Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP University Law School in London. After completing their degrees and working in New York for two years, Ian and Sophie went on to study in Jerusalem, Ian at Machon Yaakov and then Mir, and Sophie at Neve Yerushalayim. They lived in Jerusalem for two years after which they returned to Manhattan for four years before moving
room. He has thrived under the caring, watchful and experienced eyes of Morah Laura, Morah Chaya Rachel and now Morah Etel. Daniel and Yonason just started their school life in the Purple room where they are receiving the most wonderful love and care from Morah Rachel, Morah Ariella and Morah Tami. As parents, Ian and Sophie could not feel more blessed to have found a school that nurtures their children and instills in them a deep love for and connection to their yiddishkeit. The incredible time and hard work that the administration and Morahs put into the school and student body deserve recognition and appreciation.
to Woodmere three years ago.
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GUESTS OF HONOR
MR. AND MRS.
MARC & NATALIE SELLOUK G U E S TS OF H ON OR
Marc & Natalie Sellouk moved to the Five
serving lunch, being class mom or running an
Towns 13 years ago from Queens, where they
event, Natalie is always present in the school and
were both born and raised. They were active in
happily volunteering.
their community in Jamaica Estates and knew that they would continue on that path in their new neighborhood. They are the proud parents of their son Leeor, a junior at North Shore Hebrew Academy
High
School,
and
two
daughters
Danielle, a freshman at North Shore and Ella, 9, who attends The Brandeis School in Lawrence. Almost immediately, Natalie became involved at Brandeis, where she sat on the Board of Education, organized Sukkot & Chanukah dinners, served as Raffle Chairperson and eventually chaired the school’s Annual Gala Dinner. Whether
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In 2012, Marc became President of The Brandeis School where he spent two years overhauling the school during a critical time, in essence saving the long standing school from closing its doors.
He continues to sit on the
Executive Board and is passionate about keeping the school growing for years to come. Marc and Natalie are active members of their shul, Ohr Torah in North Woodmere. Marc served as Vice President for two years. Natalie is always excited to help plan events and activities for the youth of the shul.
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Whether it was Marc looking for spiritual guidance or Natalie attending a women’s shiur or Hebrew class, they instantly felt connected and at home with Chabad of the Five Towns.
Marc comes from a 20 year career in the
Marc and Natalie’s connection to Chabad runs
internet technology industry, where he pioneered
deep; they met as teenagers while working at a
voice and broadband services for businesses
Chabad Day Camp in 1990. They came full circle
across the globe. As an entrepreneur, he focuses
when they met Rabbi and Chanie Wolowik many
on emerging technologies and opportunities to
years ago when they moved to the neighborhood.
innovate new paths in the business world. He has
Whether it was Marc looking for spiritual guidance
recently fulfilled a lifelong passion of becoming
or Natalie attending a women’s shiur or Hebrew
a pilot.
class, they instantly felt connected and at home
Natalie left a career in technology to raise her children. Anyone who knows her knows there is always something delicious cooking in her kitchen. She always has an open door and welcomes her guests with true warmth. Recently, Natalie has
with Chabad of the Five Towns. More recently, Natalie has had the pleasure of working with Hadassah Geisinsky on the wonderful CTeen and CTeen Junior events. They hope to continue to be inspired and grow with this wonderful community.
stepped back into the workplace, opening her own event planning company, EventmuZe.
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Thank You Thank you to the staff of the Jean Fischman Chabad Center of the Five Towns for another successful year. Our 23rd year and going strong!
E XEC U TI VE DI REC TOR
PROG RAM DI REC TOR
YOUTH PROG R AM DIREC TORS
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik
Mrs. Chanie Wolowik
Rabbi & Mrs. Meir & Hadassah Geisinsky
C H ABAD OF F I VE TOWN S ’ H E WLE T T DI VI S ION
F RIE N DSHIP CIRCLE DIREC TOR
SCHOLAR IN RE SIDE NCE
Rabbi & Mrs. Nochem & Rivkie Tenenboim
Mrs. Batsheva Borenstein
Rabbi Shais Taub
OF F IC E M ANAG E R
ADM IN IS TR ATOR
BOOKKEEPER
Mrs. Miriam Feldheim
Dr. Binyomin Muller
Mrs. Susan Gold
F RI E NDS H I P CIRCLE S TAF F Tova Ackerman Social Skills Therapist / Sunday Circle Staff Meir Breur Fun and Fitness Instructor Gitty Spalter Judaica Circle Teacher Michael K Brown Fun and Fitness Instructor Miriam Melohn Sunday Circle Staff
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Yitzy & Daniela Cwibeker Fun and Fitness Director Adina Feder Sunday Circle Staff Karina Gamerman Sunday Circle Staff Saul Haimoff Music Therapist / Sunday Circle Staff Rivky Segal Judaica Circle Teacher
Reva Rosenblatt Teen and Young Adult Coordinator Chaya Baila Seliger Judaica Circle Teacher Deena Sturm Volunteer Coordinator & Teen and Young Adult Director Rochel Lubin Sunday Circle Staff
E D UCATIONAL DI REC TOR GAN CH AM E S H
ADM IN IS TR ATIVE DIREC TOR G AN CHAM E SH
Mrs. Susy Adler
Mrs. Suzanne Wallin
GAN C H AM E S H OF F ICE ADM I N I S TR ATOR
G AN CHAM E SH OF F ICE M AN AG E R
Mingy Dworcan
Keri Naiman
G AN CH AM E SH TE ACHE RS
Candice Aflalo
Etel Hurwitz
Chaya Rochel Lieberman
Sarah Sharfstein
Tamar Barak
Leah Katzman
Blumi Mayzlesh
Laura Slomnicki
Devorah Leah Bernstein
Rachel Keller
Miriam Roberts
Janet Weiss
Rivka Dahan
Tami Klingerman
Muka Rodal
Mussia Wolowik
Lorraine Grun
Ariella Lavner
Sheina Shaikevitz
S H ABBOS G RO U P LE ADE RS
CHABAD HE BRE W SCHOOL TE ACHE RS
Chana Fishbein
Rosy Geisinsky
Mushkie Fishbein
Mushkie Fishbein
Hindy Geisinsky
Zoey Poznanski
Rosy Geisinsky
Dena Leah Rosenzweig
Shmulie Glick Zoey Poznanski Morah Miriam Roberts Yitzchok Weiss
Etty Schaffran Chana Seper Gittel Spalter Chaya Mushka Wolowik Mushka Wolowik
YO U TH CLU B LE ADE RS
Rivky Segal
CHIE F CU S TODIAN
Gitty Spalter
Mr. Dee Maldano
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FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
VOLUNTEERS FEMALE VOLUNTEERS Penina Ackerman Meira Adler Chaya Shira Adler Elisheva Axelrod Kayla Bauman Tova Benami Leora Bennett Talia Ben-Simhon Tamar Benzaken Nikki Bernstein Ayelet Book Miriam Bornstein Shira Borochov Ayala Bruger Shifra Chait Yael Cinamon Layla Crystal Alyssa Dachs Malkie Derdik Miriam Leah Deutsch Eliana Eichler Aliza Eidlisz Lily Eisenberg Ariella Eisig Finny Elkouby Michelle Erdos Halli Fein Leora Fenster Hadassah Fertig Shelly Forkosh Adina Frankel Anna Friedman Devora Friedman Daphna Friedman Leora Friedman Ahuva Frishman Shoshana Frishman Devora Fuchs Abby Giller Hannah Giller Sheva Glickman Lily Glickman
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Emily Goldstein Zahava Graff Danielle Greenfield Atara Greenfield Gabriella Grossman Isabelle Guillemain Shevy Hahn Becky Haviv Rebecca Hecht Rachelli Hefter Goldie Henesch Leah Hersh Talia Hirsch Rivka Jacobowitz Avigayil Kahan Leah Kamin Shirley Kapetas Leah Katz Ilana Katz Yael Katz Julia Klayman Shani Klier Adina Knobel Bracha Kramer Ariella Kutoff Hodaya Landau Ahuva Langsam Mimi Leifer Mindle Lerner Sara Lerner Julia Levy Shayna Lieberman Esti Livshitz Shoshana Losev Mindy Lowy Lea Lubin Pessi Manela Sara Mayer Esther Medows Abby Melman Kaily Mermelstein Shayna Mezi
MALE VOLUNTEERS Mia Mordowitz Gabby Nakkab Chanala Nathan Sarah Norensberg Toni Oppenheim Shoshana Ostericher Aderet Paul Chaya Leah Peltz Ayala Pifko Shiffy Pinchasov Riki Posner Riky Ratner Rivkah Rehabi Julia Rindenow Dina Rosenzweig Ayelet Rosman Jackie Rubin Rachel Sandler Adina Schechter Ruthie Schnee Nechama Schneider Ella Schwartz Aliza Selevan Chana Seper Molly Sigman Ariella Singer Devora Stern Leora Stern Katie Stupak Amalya Teitelbaum Rikki Wachsler Chaya Warren Leah Weiner Isabella Weisfeld Chaya Weissman Kayla Wienerkier Elisheva Wolf Mali Wolfson Rachel Yudin Michal Zelmanovitz Chana Zimberg Ariana Zisholtz
Yishai Attias Netanel Attias Max Blumenthal Avi Cohen Moshe Crane Dov Crystal Shuey Feierman Akiva Fishfeld Doniel Fodiman Ben Freundlich Daniel Friedman Sruli Fruchter Yehuda Girnun Josh Goldfeder Moshe Goldfeder Daniel Goldstien Max Gowirtz Avi Halbfinger Jeremy Haviv Gavriel Haviv Jacob Hecht Eitan Hoschander Avi Issacson Yaacov Jacobowitz Leeon Jacoby Adam Klein Jacob Kuchik
Doniel Lasky Yehoshua Sholom Lerner Aryeh Levine Yehuda Levine Joshua Lieberman Yizchak Lowy Rani Milberg Eitan Miller Yoseph Miller Jonah Naiman Ethan Penstein Bentzy Pifko Barry Rosenberg Yaakov Samuels Aaron Schwartz David Schwartzstein Sholy Shafran Chaim Shwartz Zachari Srulovich Jakey Srulovich Dani Sturm Sammy Tisser Brian Topco-Alteresc Yizchak Weiss David Wexler
ADULT VOLUNTEERS Michael Brown Daniela Cwibeker Yitzy Cwibeker Adina Feder Pnina Fiber Chaya Sara Fishfeld Miriam Melohn Tzippora Ryback
Chaya Baila Seliger Leah Shapiro Fay Shaulson Ari Shaulson MellisaSpector Deena Sturm Ari Wallach Devorah Zinn
CHABAD THANKS OUR
VOLUNTEERS
S H ABBOS GABOI M
S ECOND F LOOR M IN YAN
SM ILE ON SE N IORS
Mr. Max Kirsch
R’ Mayer Preger
Mrs. Michele Justic
Mr. Michael Hatten
Mrs. Lisa Pockriss
WE E KDAY G ABAI
KI DDU SH COM M ITTE E
Mr. Chanina Berman
Mrs. Lisa Balch
ONGOI NG S H IU RI M DAI LY
R’ Elozor Cohen R’ Lazer Sachs WE E KLY
R’ Yanky Feder Shmulie Fishbein R’ Igor Lerner R’ Mayer Preger R’ Nachman Ross
Mr. Avi Friedman Mrs. Paula Friedman Ms. Helene Goldberg Mrs. Sandy Gordon Mrs. Debby Hoffert Mr. Leibel Stein Mr. Alan Strauss Mr. Yechezkel Taitz Mrs. Marla Turk
BIKKUR CHOLIM S UITE S
Mrs. Tovah Brill Coordinator VOLUN TE E R Y E SHIVA BOYS VISITATION PROGRAM
Mendy Ceitlin Tzemach Chazan Yosef Aryeh Feller Sholom Vogel
R’ Shais Taub
PRE S S RE LE ASE S
Sholom Ber Wolberg
Mrs. Chanie Wolowik
Mrs. Michele Justic
Mendel Wolowik
E VE N TS S E RVICE S KI NDLY
R AF F LE SP ON SORS
S P ON SORE D BY
Flywithclass.com Jerusalem Florist Machon Stam The Jeweler’s Wife Mr. & Mrs. Ari & Miriam Goodman
Gary Wallin Orchestra Jerusalem Florist Three Star Photography and Videography
We would like to thank everyone who partnered with Chabad and donated their time, effort, talent and services to help make this Dinner celebration such a success. C H ABAD FI VE TOWN S AN NUAL G AL A | 1 3
Special Thank You DI N NE R CHAIRWOM AN
Penina Batsheva Popack Your extraordinary vision and creative talents know no bounds. We are so grateful for your dedication to Chabad of the Five Towns and thank you for being our partner. May Hashem bless you with everything good, materially and spiritually, and above all, much nachas from your beautiful family.
DI N NE R CH AIRPEOPLE
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Shira Eisenberg Mr. & Mrs. Israel & Sharon Garber Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Susan Sachs Our esteemed Dinner Chairpeople, thank you so much for all your hard work and devotion on behalf of Chabad of the Five Towns. The success of tonight’s dinner is thanks to your outstanding efforts. May Hashem repay you with all the brachot, materially and spiritually. A BIG TH AN K YOU TO:
Yisrael Kanar, Tamar Pewzner and Goldie Wolowik
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A GLIMPSE OF ALL THAT THE JEAN FISCHMAN CHABAD
CENTER OF THE FIVE TOWNS HAS TO OFFER
Experience the joy of Judaism at our Chabad Center. We invite you to stop by any time to participate in the program of your choice and learn more about our unique approach.
EDUCATIONAL INS TITUTIONS
ADULT EDUCATION
Gan Chamesh Early Childhood Center
Weekly Classes for Men & Women Jewish Learning Institute – JLI Rosh Chodesh Women’s Society Lectures with Rabbi Shais Taub Guest Lectures
Jewish Discovery Program - Hebrew School Cheder Menachem Mendel The Friendship Circle
E N RICH M E N T PROG R AM S Smile on Seniors – Sunshine Club RIIH - Learn to read Hebrew Loaves of Love Torah & Tea Farbrengens Women Unite @ the Ohel Social Events
Membership Melavah Malka Gala Ladies Nights Out Friday Night Dinners Café Chabad Weekly Kiddush
FAMILY HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS Simchat Beit Hashoeva- SukkaFest!
Mishloach Monot Campaign
Communal Seder
Sukkah-mobile
Communal Purim Bash
Passover Moshiach Seudah
Sukkah Hop
Multi-Media Megillah Reading
Lag B’Omer Festivities
Chanukah Experience
Round the Clock Megillah Readings
Shavuot all Night Torah-thon
Public Chanukah Menorah Lightings
Shmurah Matzah Distribution
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YO U TH PROG R AM S Jewish Birthday Club Gan Israel Winter Camp/ Summer Camp Junior Congregation Chabad Chess Champs
Chai Five Bat Mitzvah Club Bat Mitzvah Adventure CTeen CTeen Jr.
Bagel Babies Chabad Kids Club Youth Zone Boys Club Rabbi and the Mitzvah Men
F RI E NDS H I P CI RCLE PROG R AM S Friendship Circle Programs Friends at Home Sunday Circle Sunday Circle Trips
Judaica Circle Marathon - Team Friendship T-YAD-Young Adult Program Fun Camp/Fitness
Moms Night Out Holiday Programs Birthday Club Volunteer Club
S E RVICE S
Full Service Synagogue Daily Minyanim Kitchen Koshering Mezuzah & Tefillin checking Crisis Counseling Bar Mitzvah Lessons Life Cycle Services Beit Medrash Tree of Life Partnership Club Donor Dedication Opportunities
Bikur Cholim Suites State of the Art Website visited by thousands weekly – www.chabad5towns.com Weekly newsletter publication Weekly email newsletter Holiday Guides 24/6 assistance via our website, phone & email Support staff members constantly offering assistance via phone and email
AF F ILIATE S Chabad of Hewlett All of Chabad’s programs are open to the entire Five Towns community regardless of background, affiliation or level of observance. For details on all Chabad programs and services: ChabadFiveTowns.com | 516.295.2478 | 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 1 6 | INSPIRE 2018
Honorees Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Marcy Farrell
Mr. & Mrs. Ian & Sophie Glastein
Dr. & Dr. AryĂŠ & Valerie Kremer
Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Natalie Sellouk
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DO U BLE CH AI Yehuda ben Chava Yocheved Aviva bas Yehudis
M AS TER C ROWN Dr. & Mrs. Rubin & Mandy Brecher Mr. & Mrs. Uri & Yael Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Esta Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Shimmie & Chanie Klein
C ROWN Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Irene Goldberg Mr. & Mrs. Elan & Monica Guttman Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Susan Sachs Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Kimberly Schuckman
DI AMON D Mr. & Mrs. Ben & Chanie Phillipson
PLATINUM Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Shira Eisenberg Dr. & Mrs. Cary & Deborah Glastein 1 8 | IN SPIRE 2018
Dr. & Mrs. Steven & Marjorie Kellner LI & NY Mechanical Contractors Association INC. Mr. & Mrs. Menachem & Miriam Lieber Meltzer Lippe Mr. & Mrs. Faivish & Tamar Pewzner
LI & NY Mechanical Contractors Association INC. Mr. Gandolfo Schiavone
C H AI Dr. & Mrs. Yitzy & Michelle Braunsweig Dr. & Mrs. Judah & Ashley Charnoff Mr. & Mrs. Yehuda & Yocheved Daphna Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Julie Feinberg Mr. & Mrs. David & Wendy Friend Mr. & Mrs. Boruch & Ariel Glaubach Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Michal Gorin Mr. & Mrs. Yossi & Leora Hammer Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Faye Rosenberg Dr. David H. Solomon Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey & Nicole Spivak
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GOLD Mr. Denis & Lesley Aaronson Mr. Harry Aaronson Alma Realty Mr. & Mrs. Ben & Lynda Brafman Mr. Mitchell Cooper Mr. & Mrs. David & Chanee Deutsch Galil Managment LLC Mr. & Mrs. Israel & Sharon Garber Mr. & Mrs. Jay & Shani Gellman Mr. & Mrs. Eli & Raquel Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. Mendy & Kiki Haas Mr. Nicholas Hartcorn Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Terri Herenstein Home Health Care Workers of America Mr. & Mrs. Sholom & Pessy Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Sol & Etty Levy Dr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Esther Liederman Mr. & Mrs. Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz
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Machon Stam Rabbi & Mrs. Yitzchak & Rivky Raskin Mr. & Mrs. Kal & Ruki Renov Mr. Randy McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Uri & Wendy Ottensosser Mr. & Mrs. Shlomie & Tzippy Perlstein Mr. Christian Aaron Pickney Mr. & Mrs. Yossi & Penina Popack Mr. & Mrs. Phillip & Malki Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Moshe & Chava Rubin Mrs. Miriam Wechter Mr. Michael Werzberger
SI LVE R Mr. & Mrs. Benny & Shanna Baron Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Necha Fischman Mr. & Mrs. Gershon & Elana Gershenson Mr. & Mrs. Hillel & Debbie Levitz Mr. Stanley Schukman Ms. Esther Woltman Mr. & Mrs. David & Miriam Soloman
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DONORS
Mr. & Mrs. Dmitri & Elina Abayev
Mr. & Mrs. Mel & Ethel Cwibeker
Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Nora Abraham
Mr. Meir Dahan
Mr. John Ackerson
Ms. Michal Dayan
Dr. & Mrs. Neil & Susy Adler
Mrs. Anne DeMichael
Mr. & Mrs. Rafael & Annie Afriat
Mr. & Mrs. Zev & Esther Donin
Mr. & Mrs. Gershon & Malka Akerman
Rabbi & Mrs. Zalmen & Frumie Drizin
Mr. & Mrs. David & Simone Ambalo
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Adele Dubin
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Aliza Aryeh
Ms. Mingy Dworkin
Ms. Malka Asch
Mrs. Esther Elberg
Mr. & Mrs. David & Lisa Balch
Mr. & Mrs. Doron & Rena Evans
Ms. Tamar Barak
Mr. & Mrs. Ben & Esther Farkas
Mr. & Mrs. Dov Bauman
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Ronit Lederer
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Signature Bank
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PATRON Mrs. Faye Adams
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Mr. Robert Kornitzer Mr. Moshe Lifshitz Mr. & Mrs. David & Zehavit Mandelbaum Partner, Gorlick, Kravitz, & Listhaus P.C. Mrs. Barbara Mehlsack Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Scott M. & Randy J. Miller Ms. Judy Mines Mr. & Mrs. Moshe & Nechama Ratner Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Tami Rosenstein Mr. & Mrs. Menachem & Michal Soffer Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Lynda Spiro Mr. & Mrs. Yoeli & Toby Steinberg Dr. & Mrs. Sam & Deby Weissman Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Evelyn Weiss
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