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Let’s say L’chaim to that! The Jean Fischman Chabad Center of the Five Towns
ANNUAL DINNER CELEBRATION 12 Adar 1, 5776 • February 21, 2016 Sephardic Temple Grand Ballroom HAKHEL YEAR
SCROLL of HONOR HONORING MR. & MRS. JEFF & MEIRA NECKONOFF
MR. & MRS. AVI & CHAVA POPACK
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MR. ALLEN ROSENBERG & MRS. FAYE KLAUSNER
MR. & MRS. TERREL & LIZZY ROSS 1
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. 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 2
is an unprecedented network of schools, synagogues, and mikvaot in the former USSR. 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 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. 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. 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.
Rabbi’s Letter
Dear Friends, Mazel Tov to our distinguished Guests of Honor: Jeff and Meira Neckonoff, Avi and Chava Popack, Allen Rosenberg and Faye Klausner, Terrel and Lizzy Ross and to all who are attending our Annual Dinner Celebration. On behalf of the many who benefit from the warmth and joy at the Jean Fischman Chabad Center of the Five Towns, I wish to thank you for attending this momentous occasion, celebrating 21 years of thriving in 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 one 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,
Rabbi Shneur Z. Wolowik Director & Spiritual Leader
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MR. & MRS. JEFF & MEIRA NECKONOFF Guests of Honor Jeff & Meira Neckonoff and their two teenage children, Emily and Daniel, moved to Lawrence from Merrick in 2010. The location was specifically chosen as it is only two blocks away from Chabad of the 5 Towns. Jeff was raised in Canarsie and received his BBA from Baruch College, in Marketing & Sales, where he and Meira met in his last semester. Shortly thereafter, Jeff and Meira embarked on a long spiritual journey, which ultimately led them to Chabad of the Five Towns. Meira was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and emigrated to the United States when she was nine years old. She has a BBA in International marketing and a Masters in Education from Queens College. She is an ESL teacher in Valley Stream Public School District 30. Since 1987, Jeff has been working in the entertainment & special events industry. In 2004, Jeff created Azamra, after making the decision to become Shomer Shabbos. He gave up a successful secular DJ company in order to keep Shabbos. Within a year, Azamra was self-sustaining and now after more than 1,400 events, has helped redefine the entertainment industry in the observant community. Jeff discovered Chabad of the Five Towns in 2003, before the family was Shomer Shabbos. He had shul-hopped and met quite a lot of other great Rabbeim at Chabad houses. What connected Jeff to this Chabad was the first time Jeff met Rabbi Wolowik. It was pouring on a Shabbos and he and their two young children arrived in Cedarhurst from Merrick, 12 miles away. Without missing a beat, when Rabbi Wolowik inquired 4
as to where they lived, he then told Jeff that he must have walked between the raindrops and was therefore a tzadik, as there is a story in the Talmud about Rabbi Shimon ben Shetach, who did exactly that. Jeff had no idea what the Rabbi was talking about but realized afterwards that the Rabbi didn’t want to make him feel uncomfortable as it was obvious he drove to Chabad that Shabbos. That sealed the relationship between the Neckonoffs and Chabad of the 5 Towns. For the next seven years, the Neckonoffs would spend almost every other Shabbos and most of the yomin tovim in the homes of kind & generous members of Chabad, including the last three years before they moved here, at the Wolowiks. Jeff helped launch and is regularly involved in the daily 7:30 shacharis minyan at Chabad. He also graciously donates his time and talent at the annual Lag B’Omer and Simchas Beis Hashoeva events in Parisi Park. Jeff and Meira are indebted to the many Rabbis who helped them on their journey to frumkeit. Many others were also instrumental in helping Jeff and Meira find their way in the service of Hashem, and, in many respects, all of those people are being honored this evening. Jeff and Meira are most appreciative of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Wolowik for their sincere and heartfelt friendship and guidance. Jeff and Meira credit the Wolowiks with having guided them on their path to Yiddishkeit. With much gratitude to Hashem, Jeff and Meira Neckonoff are excited to be honored by Chabad of the Five Towns.
GUESTS
HONOR MR. & MRS. AVI & CHAVA POPACK Guests of Honor Avi and Chava Popack are proud members of Chabad of the Five Towns. Avi was born in Queens and later attended Yeshiva Ohr Yerushalayim, Yeshiva University and Brooklyn Law School. Approximately ten years ago, Avi founded Chase Abstract, a title insurance company. Along with his father and brothers, Avi helped pioneer Chabad of the Five Towns’ minyan 21 years ago. Avi’s family has a long relationship with Chabad; Avi’s great grandfather learned in the original city of Lubavitch in Russia and was later sent to be a shaliach in Vermont by the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe. Chava was born in Atlanta, GA. She attended high school in Cincinnati, OH, Darchei Binah in Israel and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Chava is a partner in ANA and AVA
hair accessories. Chava’s family has a long relationship with Chabad and her parents are active members of Chabad in Atlanta, GA. Avi and Chava moved to the Five Towns ten years ago and currently reside in Woodmere. They are proud parents of three beautiful boys: Noah (9), Judah (7) and Sammy (2). Sammy is currently a student in the Purple Room at Gan Chamesh. Noah and Judah previously attended Gan Chamesh. Avi davens regularly at Chabad and has a weekly chavrusah with Rabbi Wolowik. Avi and Chava chair many Chabad activities. Chava helps extensively with Chabad’s women’s programming. Noah, Judah and Sammy join in Shabbos groups at Chabad where they are proud recipients of “Best Davener” trophies. 5
Mr. Allen Rosenberg & Mrs. faye klausner Guests of Honor Faye and Allen’s journey has led them to the warm and wonderful embrace of Rabbi and Chanie Wolowik. Both raised in Brooklyn, they have been residents of the Five Towns for more 25 years. Faye raised her two children Jeremy and Heather Markovitch in Lawrence, while Allen raised Jade, Gaelyn and Grant in Woodsburgh. Fay and Allen note: “It has been through the guidance of Rabbi Wolowik that we have enriched our lives spiritually, and have had all our children connect with Chabad on college campuses and on their travels throughout the world. We have been fortunate to blend our families with diverse backgrounds together and to appreciate things that so often are taken for granted.”
more than 15 years. Allen owned an auto parts business which afforded him to invest in real estate. He sold his business in 1998 and focused solely on his investment properties. First acquiring residential properties, Allen grew into commercial real estate including office buildings and shopping centers. His most recent venture has been developing the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach where Faye is currently the executive director. “As our journey continues we are privileged with being among the worthy honorees for the Chabad of the Five Towns and we are fortunate to have been blessed with the Wolowik’s friendship and tireless support. May we continue to journey together and share smachot until 120.”
celeb Faye owned and operated a women’s clothing boutique called Uccelli in Cedarhurst for
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Gan Chamesh Parents of the Year Terrel and Lizzy Ross are extremely proud to be accepting this year’s Gan Chamesh Parents of the Year Award. They would like to give special and sincere thanks to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Zalman and Chanie Wolowik ,Susy Adler, Suzanne Wallin, Meir and Hadasssah Geisinsky and all the other Morahs for their unyielding dedication and hard work in making Gan Chamesh the warmest, most nurturing and enriching school there is today. Terrel grew up in the Five Towns and Lizzy grew up in San Diego, California. They met in 1999 during Chol Hamoed Succos in Jerusalem and were married shortly after. They live in Woodmere and have five children, Yehuda (14), Emunah (11), Tuvia (9), Yair (6) and Shimon (2); all have benefited greatly from the warmth and love of Gan Chamesh.
School. Terrel is the CEO of TR Capital Management, LLC, a niche distressed investment fund. Lizzy is a registered nurse from SUNY Farmingdale who puts all of her love and talent into her family. The Ross’ learn and daven by Aish Kodesh and have been greatly influenced by the teachings of Chabad in general and the Lubavitcher Rebbe in particular. Yehuda, Tuvia and Yair are currently in Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island, Emunah is in Shefa and Shimon is in the red room of Gan Chamesh, guided by the wonderful Morah’s Laura, Chasya and Shaina. Their family is extremely proud to be part of the Chabad family and is wholeheartedly grateful for what Chabad has given to them, including, humbly, this wonderful honor.
Terrel studied Finance at Touro College and received his law degree from St. John’s Law 7
thank you Thank you to the staff of the Jean Fischman Chabad Center of the Five Towns for another successful year. Our 21st year and going strong! Executive Director Rabbi Zalman Wolowik
Program Director Youth Program Directors Mrs. Chanie Wolowik Rabbi & Mrs. Meir & Hadassah Geisinsky
Chabad of Five Towns of Hewlett Division Rabbi & Mrs. Nochem & Rivkie Tenenboim ADMINISTRATOR Dr. Binyomin Muller OFFICE MANAGER Mrs. Miriam Feldheim BOOKKEEPER Mrs. Susan Gold FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE DIRECTOR Mrs. Batsheva Borenstein FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Ms. Gnendy Posner FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE JUDAICA & SUNDAY CIRCLE Chavie Charlap Adina Feder Yael Fessel Tzippora Friedman Sari Gansburg 8
Chaya Guttman Saul Haimoff Mushky Posner Deena Sturm Shani Terebelo
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grate staff EDUCATONAL DIRECTOR GAN CHAMESH Mrs. Susy Adler ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR GAN CHAMESH Mrs. Suzanne Wallin GAN CHAMESH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Mingy Dworcan GAN CHAMESH OFFICE MANAGER Keri Naiman GAN CHAMESH TEACHERS Tamar Barak Mussie Brikman Etel Hurwitz Rachel Keller Carol Krauss Faigy Levilev Chaya Rochel Lieberman Miriam Roberts Chasya Ross Henna Ross Michal Schechter Ina Schlessel Ariella Segelstein
Ariella Shapiro Rachel Simon Laura Slomnicki Chani Vaisfiche Chaya Weiss Sheina Wolosh
CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL TEACHERS Shaina Gamal Sarah Eckstein Chana Rochel Lerner Shterna Wolf Chana Rosenzweig SHABBOS GROUP LEADERS Morah Miriam Roberts Chana Fishbein Mushkie Fishbein Rosy Geisinsky Shifra Pewzner Zoe Poznanski Bentzy Schaffran Shmuel Jacobs CHIEF CUSTODIAN Mr. Dee Maldano
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Friendship Circle VOLUNTEERS GIRLS Meira Adler Miriam Alyeshmerni Chani Aryeh Rivka Axelrod Natalie Barbanel Shira Baum Rikki Belsky Ilana Berger Tzippora Berman Chani Boczko Rebecca Boczko Chavi Charlap Riva Charnowitz Dassy Chein Yael Cinamon Kayla Cohen Golda Daphna Sima Devor Myndee Diamond Miri Drillman Sarah Eckstein Elana Eisenberger Michal Elkouby Michelle Erdos Sara Evans Miriam Farkas Adina Feder Yael Fessel Pnina Fiber Shari Fischer Chaya Sara Fishfeld Rivka Fishfeld Kayla Flaum Meira Flaum Leah Fried Mikki Friedman Tzippora Friedman Devora Friedman` Shoshana Frishman Esther Fruchter Rivkah Fruchter Sara Fruchter Channa Gelbtuch
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Chava Girnun Abigail Glass Sheva Glickman Michali Goldfeder Zahava Graff Danielle Greenfield Gayil Hackel Meira Hardoon Becky Haviv Gabrielle Hawk Rebecca Hecht Tamar Herschberg Ayelet Huberfeld Arielle Jacobowitz Bracha Jacobson Adina Kadosh Rivky Kail Ilana Katz Atara Klaus Shaindy Kleinkaufman Shani Klier Daniella Kohler Sophia Kotkes Malka Kreindler Esther Lamm Shoshana Laufer Zavi Lava Mimi Leifer Chana Rochel Lerner Mindle Lerner Arielle Lieberman Shayna Lieberman Milka Lowinger Lea Lubin Dalia Mandelbaum Linoy Manos Chaya Sara Mansour Adina Markowitz Miriam Melohn Aviva Mintz Aliza Mirzoeff Gabi Nachman Aliza Neuman
Daniella Neuman Toni Oppenheim Emmi Polansky Gnendy Posner Musky Posner Sara Preger Daniella Prero Dasi Pultman Sara Ringel Tova Rosen Alyssa Rosenblum Tamar Rosenwald Chana Rosenzweig Dina Rosenzweig Shira Rosenzweig Etty Schaffran Naomi Schreiber Adina Schupak Chana Seper Leah Shapiro Tess Shubowitz Shiffy Sklar Aliza Skolnick Tova Solomon Mellisa Spector Miri Stern Katie Stupak Deena Sturm Shani Terebelo Channa Topper Atara Weiner Zahava Weiner Shoshana Weiss Kayla Wienerkier Dassi Winkelstein Zehava Younger Maya Zar Michal Zelmanovitz Rivka Zimmermann Devorah Zinn Avigayil Zlotnick Kelly Zweig
BOYS Yosef Adler Coby Applebaum Hudi Aronovitz Yoni Aronovitz Akiva Aryeh Yishai Attias Avi Balsam Sammy Bernstein Josh Farkas Doniel Fodiman Donnie Freidman Ikey Fruchter Sruli Fruchter Shmuel Gladstone Daniel Goldstien Daniel Greenfield Gavriel Haviv Eli Hawk Azi Katz Josh Lent Aryeh Levine Jonah Levy Joshua Lieberman Daniel Maron Jonah Naiman James Ness Josh Plaut Nachum Prager Jacob Roffe Barry Rosenberg Daniel Rosenthal Eli Roth Avi Samter Sruli Sandler Chaim Shwartz Brett Siegel Jakey Srulovich Akiva Thalheim Rafi Thalheim Avi Weiss
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chabad thanks our volunteers GABOIM Mr. Max Kirsch Mr. Michael Hatten SECOND FLOOR MINYAN R’ Mayer Preger GABOIM Mr. Meir Dahan Mr. Avi Feinberg BAALEI KRIAH R’ Avi Begun R’ Elozor Cohen R’ Yonah Nelson R’ Mottie Glick R’ Nachman Ross KIDDUSH COMMITTEE Mrs. Lisa Balch 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
ONGOING SHIURIM DAILY:
R’ Meyer Preger R’ Elozor Cohen WEEKLY:
R’ Yanky Feder R’ Aharon Fehler R’ Igor Lerner Mrs. Leah Muller R’ Nachman Ross MONTHLY:
Mrs. Sara Blau Mrs. Chaya Franklin SMILE ON SENIORS Mrs. Michele Justic Mrs. Lisa Pockriss FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Mrs. Dina Teichman Mrs. Hannah Topper Hosts of the Moms Night Out Parents who drive their Teens to and from their weekly commitments
PRESS RELEASES Mrs. Michele Justic BIKKUR CHOLIM SUITES Mrs. Tovah Brill - Coordinator Mindy Bekritsky Tami Bekritsky Elisa Bistritzer Debbie Friedman Paula Friedman Esther Malka Lantor Leah Muller MAILINGS Mr. Paul Glass VOLUNTEER YESHIVA BOYS VISITATION PROGRAM Boruch Ceitlin Eli Eckstein Levi Sharfstein Shneur Morosow Nosson Huebner and the many volunteers
chaba MEALS COORDINATOR Mrs. Paula Friedman
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special thanks 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.
EVENTS SERVICES KINDLY SPONSORED BY Gary Wallin Orchestra Jerusalem Florist Three Star Photography Vision’s Fine Photography
RAFFLE SPONSORS Allegria Hotel Flywithclass.com Jerusalem Florist Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Kahn Prime Bistro The Jeweler’s Wife DINNER OFFICE MANAGER Chanie Mentz Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into making this year’s dinner such a success. 12
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DINNER CHAIRPEOPLE
happiness and much Yiddishe nachas
Penina Batsheva Popack
from your beautiful family.
May Hashem bless you with health,
Your extraordinary vision and creative talents know no bounds. We are so
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Necha Fischman
grateful for your dedication to Chabad
Mr. & Mrs. Israel & Sharon Garber
of the Five Towns and thank you for
Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Susan Sachs
being our partner. May Hashem bless
Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Suzanne Wallin
you with everything good, materially and spiritually, and above all, much
Our esteemed Dinner Chairpeople,
nachas from your beautiful family.
thank you so much for all your hard work and devotion on behalf
Dr. Binyomin Muller
of Chabad of the Five Towns. The
Thank you so much for guiding us
success of tonight’s dinner is thanks
and being Chabad’s beacon of light.
to your outstanding efforts. May
Your devotion to Chabad knows no
Hashem repay you with all the brachot,
bounds and we are so grateful to you.
materially and spiritually.
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HONOREES Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Meira Neckonoff —•—
Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Chava Popack —•—
Mr. Allen Rosenberg & Mrs. Faye Klausner —•—
Mr. & Mrs. Terrel & Lizzy Ross
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Double Chai Donor Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Necha Fischman
Master Crown DONOR Dr. & Mrs. Rubin & Mandy Brecher —•— Mr. & Mrs. David & Wendy Friend —•— Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Esta Gordon —•— Mr. & Mrs. Shimi & Chani Klein —•— Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Chava Popack —•— Mr. & Mrs. Terrel & Lizzy Ross —•— Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Sharona Weinberg
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Crown Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Irene Goldberg —•— Mr. & Mrs. Uri & Wendy Ottensoser —•— Mr. & Mrs. Faivish & Tamar Pewzner —•— Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Susan Sachs —•— Mr. & Mrs. Ken & Kimberly Schuckman
Diamond Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Shira Eisenberg
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Platinum Dr. & Mrs. Judah & Ashley Charnoff —•— Mr. & Mrs. Yanky & Shandy Neuhoff —•— Dr. & Mrs. Jeff & Nicole Spivak —•— Mrs. Myrna Zisman
Chai Mr. & Mrs. Shalom & Pessy Jacobs —•— Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy & Elizabeth Kahn —•— Dr. & Mrs. Steve & Marjorie Kellner
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Mrs. & Dr. Louisa & Mark Leichtung —•— Mr. & Mrs. Hillel & Debby Levitz —•— Mr. & Mrs. Sol & Etty Levy —•— Mr. & Mrs. Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz —•— Mr. & Mrs. Shalom & Iris Maidenbaum —•— Mr. & Mrs. Yosef Yitzchak & Penina Batsheva Popack —•— Drs. Mark & Naomi Ramer —•— Drs. Kevin & Mary Kaye Ross —•— Mr. & Mrs. Martin & Melodie Scharf —•— Mr. Stanley Schuckman
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Gold Mr. Joel Chetner Mr. Alan Friedman Mr. Judah Hammer Mr. Michael Neumann Mr. Baruch Pelcovitz Mr. Michael Ryback Mr. Shamir Seidmann —•— Mr. & Mrs. Dovi & Tzippy Faivish —•— Mr. & Mrs. Meir & Sara Faynstayn —•— Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Julie Feinberg —•— Mr. & Mrs. Barry & Robyn Felder —•— Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Paula Friedman —•— Mr. & Mrs. Israel & Sharon Garber
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Mr. & Mrs. Eli & Raquel Goldstein —•— Mr. & Mrs. Ian & Sophie Glastein —•— Mr. & Mrs. Zevi & Evy Guttman —•— Mr. & Mrs. Howie & Martha Hershkovich —•— Ms. Charlene Khaghan —•— Mr. & Mrs. Chaim Gershon & Ilana Kiselman —•— Mrs. Susan Klausner Mr. David Klausner —•— Dr. & Mrs. Evan & Lisa Pockriss —•— Mr. & Mrs. Irvin & Linda Rabinowitz —•— Mr. & Mrs. David & Shari Shapiro —•— Dr. & Mrs. Yossi & Ilana Weinstein
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Silver Mr. Bruce Blakeman & Mrs. Sigal Magori Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP —•— Dr. & Mrs. Yitzy & Michelle Braunschweig —•— Mr. & Mrs. Isaac & Tova Filler —•— Mr. & Mrs. Elliot & Shana Gluck —•— Mr. & Mrs. Yossi & Leora Hammer —•— Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Judith Packin Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Ronit Ymar —•— Mr. & Mrs. Moshe & Natalie Siegel
Donors Mr. & Mrs. Hirschel & Elaine Abelson
Dr. & Mrs. Justin & Chany Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Rami & Alyssa Abelson
Ms. Hariett Cohen
Ms. Malka Asch
Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Rachel Cohen
Dr. & Mrs. David & Lisa Balch
Mr. & Mrs. Meir & Estee Dahan
Ms. Tamar Barak
Mr. & Mrs. Yehuda & Yocheved Daphna
Mr. & Mrs. Mendy & Chedvi Baras
Mrs. Michal Dayan
Mr. & Mrs. Benny & Shanna Baron
Mr. & Mrs. Johny & Sarah Dwyer
Mr. & Mrs. Ely & Elisheva Baum
Mr. Shloimie Ehrenreich United Sales USA Corp
Mr. & Mrs. Chanina & Roselyn Berman Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Leah Begun Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Ali Bhatia Mr. & Mrs. Aryeh & Brocha Blumenthal Mr. & Mrs. Yaakov & Helena Borokhovitch Dr. & Mrs. Tuvia & Rivky Breuer Ms. Mussie Brikman Mr. & Mrs. Chaim & Tova Brill Mr. & Mrs. Alan Caroline Brodsky Bruce Backman’s Pesach in the Northeast
Mr. & Mrs. Doron & Rina Evans Mr. & Mrs. Ben & Esther Farkas Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Marcy Farrell Mr. & Mrs. Yankie & Raizel Feder Mr. & Mrs. Aharon & Mimi Fehler Mr. & Mrs. Nachman & Miriam Feldheim Rabbi & Mrs. Jeremy & Ariela Fine Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Vivien Finkelman Mr. & Mrs. Adam & Riki Fishbein Mr. & Mrs. Eliezer & Dini Franklin
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Mrs. Gloria Fremed
Hammerman Charitable Trust
Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Marcia Freud
Mr. & Mrs. Mendy & Shaindy Handler
Mr. & Mrs. Elie & Tzippy Furst
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie & Dena Harary
Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Fran Ganz
Mr. & Mrs. Shloimie & Rifki Hartstein
Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Sarah Geller
Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Chaya Hatten
Mr. Adam Gever
Mr. & Mrs. Mendy & Chana Herz
Mr. & Mrs. Motty & Sharrone Glick
Mr. & Mrs. Moshe & Malkie Hirsch
Mr. & Mrs. Marty & Deanna Goldberg
Mr. & Mrs. Sydney & Debbie Hoffert
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Elyse Goldstein
Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Fran Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. Benyamin & Sandy Gordon
Rabbi & Mrs. Dovid & Etel Hurwitz
Mr. & Mrs. Yochanan & Chani Gordon
Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Lesha Israel
Mr. & Mrs. Nissan & Nachi Gordon
Mr. & Mrs. Uri & Toby Jacobs
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Michal Gorin
Mr. & Mrs. Josh & Michele Justic
Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Chanie Greif
Dr. & Mrs. Seth & Rachel Keller
Mrs. Lorraine Grun
Dr. Arthur Kent
Mr. & Mrs. Barry & Suzanne Gurvitch Mr. & Mrs. Eli & Greta Hirmes Mr. & Mrs. William & Frimmit Hirmes Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Karen Lifshitz Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey & Gila Rosenblatt
Mr. & Mrs. Max & Fabiana Kirsch
Dr. & Mrs. Barry & Atara Habib Mr. & Mrs. Shlomo & Raizy Hackel Mr. & Mrs. Shalom & Sheri Hammer Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Elly Hammerman
Mr. & Mrs. Shloimy & Shifra Klein Joy of Kosher Magazine Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Leba Koren Mr. & Mrs. Yonatan & Raina Koren Mr. Aaron Berger & Ms. Deena Koren Mr. & Mrs. Yossi & Devory Krasniansky
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Dr. & Mrs. Steven & Carol Krauss
Mr. & Mrs. Joel & Roz Plaut
Mr. & Mrs. Meir & Alisa Krengel
Mr. & Mrs. Lavie & Shterna Popack
Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Pam Langstein
Mr. & Mrs. David & Karen Portal
Mr. & Mrs. Noach & Esther Malka Lantor
Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Brenda Porter
Mr. & Mrs. David & Shoshana Lawrence
Mr. & Mrs. Menachem & Naomi Poznanski
Mr. & Mrs. Dror & Leah Lazari
Mr. & Mrs. Mayer & Henny Preger
Mr. Joseph Lichtenstein
Mr. & Mrs. Moti & Elke Probkevitz
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard & Phyliss Lubin
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Shana Rabinow
Dr. & Mrs. Zalman & Elisheva Magid
Mr. & Mrs. Misha & Estee Rapaport
Mr. & Mrs. Dee & Patrica Maldonado
Rabbi & Mrs. Yitzchok & Rivka Raskin
Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Yael Mandel
Mr. & Mrs. Dukes & Miriam Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. Moshe & Blima Mandel
Mr. & Mrs. Elie & Rifky Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey & Hailey Mark
Mr. & Mrs. Srulie & Sarah Rosenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Avroham Meir & Perla Markovich
Mr. & Mrs. Shimshi & Yocheved Rosenberg
Mr. Jeremy Markovitch
Mr. & Mrs. Menachem & Devorah Rosenzweig
Ms. Heather Markovitch
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Frances Ross
Mr. & Mrs. Sruly & Esther Max
Ms. Henna Ross
Dr. & Mrs. Binyomin & Leah Muller
Rabbi & Mrs. Nachman & Fraidy Ross
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Jamie Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Yaakov & Devorah Leah Rozenblat
Mr. & Mrs. Rony & Elana Oved
Mr. & Mrs. David & Rena Saffra
Mr. & Mrs. Yitzchak & Joy Paley
Mr. & Mrs. Naftali & Esther Salomon
Mr. & Mrs. Moshe & Aliza Pilevsky
Mr. Amiel Savaldi
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Mr. & Mrs. Adam & Renata Sanders
Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Zelda Stein
Mr. & Mrs. Robbi Leah & Scheininger
Mr. & Mrs. Motti & Sharon Stern
Mr. & Mrs. Gabi & Aviva Schechter
Mr. & Mrs. Doron & Suri Stern
Dr. & Mrs. David Schechter
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey & Elke Stern
Mrs. Dorthy Schechter
Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Vivian Strauss
Mrs. Ina Schlessel
Dr. & Mrs. Moshe & Judith Susman
Mr. & Mrs. Meyer Shlomo & Tammy Schloss
Mr. & Mrs. Yisroel & Sarah Swimmer
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Carine Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. Myron & Marlene Teichman
Mr. & Mrs. Efrem & Leah Schnoll
Mr. & Mrs. Moshe & Dina Teichman
Mr. & Mrs. Shmulie & Sarah Schochet
Rabbi & Mrs. Tuvia & Chaya Teldon
Mr. & Mrs. Seth & Yaffa Leah Schreiber
Dr. & Mrs. Binyamin & Meira Tepfer
Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Nancy Schreiber
Mr. & Mrs. Neil & Natalia Thalheim
Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Barbara Schwartz
The Wednesday Night Ladies Learning Group
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell & Felicia Schwartz
Ms. Chani Vaisfiche
Mr. & Mrs. Ushi & Cirri Shafran
Mr. & Mrs. David & Miriam Vegh
Miss Ariella Shapiro
Mr. & Mrs. Borris & Anna Volfman
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Rosalie Shatzman
Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Suzanne Wallin
Mr. & Mrs. Gideon & Alla Shema
Mrs. Leonore Weidenfeld
Mr. & Mrs. Sam & Traci Shore
Mr. & Mrs. Morri & Rita Weinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Laura Slomnicki
Dr. & Mrs. Ephraim & Susan Weingarten
Mr. & Mrs. Mordy & Melany Solomon
Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Janet Weiss
Mr. & Mrs. Jay & Malky Spector
Mr. & Mrs. Chesky & Adina Wertman
Mr. & Mrs. Peretz & Moussie Wolowik
Mr. & Mrs. Meir & Victoria Yevdosin
Rabbi & Mrs. Berel & Miriam Wolowik
Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Taisa Yusupov
Yeshiva Har Torah - Rabbi’s Menchel, Silverman and Rosenthal
Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Stacy Zrihen
Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island
Mr. & Mrs. David & Chanie Zwibel Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Shayna Zwibel
friends Mr. Joshua Abelson
Ms. Aliza Katz
Mr. & Mrs. Moshe & Rebecca Bolinsky
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Korff
Mr. & Mrs. David & Channah Bugayer
Rabbi & Mrs. Yossi & Aviva Korngold
Mr. & Mrs. Saul & Jennifer Burian
Mr. Allen V. Koss, Esq.
Mr. & Dr. Andrew & Lori Cohen-Kahn In Loving Memory of Dr. Irwin L. Cohen
Mr. Simcha D. Schonfeld, Esq.
Mrs. Judith Cohen Mr. Levi Cohen Ms. Aliza Elkaim
Mr. Avroham Krohn Mrs. Annette Labovitz
Mr. Eliyahu Elkaim
Mr. & Mrs. Marco & La Rocca Mr. & Mrs. Shannon
Mr. Avi Esses
Mr. & Mrs. Allan & Carolyn Lieberman
Friends of Bruce Blakeman
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Jayne Luger
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gambino
Mr. & Mrs. Yoni & Yehudis Paritzky
Mr. & Mrs. Jay & Shani Gelman
Mr. Eli Samet & Family
Mr. Marvin Gold
Mr. & Mrs. Rod & Judy Ross
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Goldstein
Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel & Tzipi Schechter
Mr. & Mrs. Ari & Miriam Goodman
Mr. & Mrs. Eliot & Ruthi Seidenfeld
Dr. & Mrs. Dwight & Michelle Hershman
Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Karen Shapiro
Mr. & Mrs. David & Rachel Hess Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Chavee Klein Mr. & Mrs. Andy & Lauren Lauber Mr. & Mrs. Shalom & Sarah Weis Mr. & Mrs. Dov & Yonina Wisnicki
Mr. Ira Silverman
Mrs. Sarah Journo 26
Mr. & Mrs. Yehuda & Dalia Krinsky
Mr. & Mrs. Shlomo & Addi Kapetos
Mr. & Mrs. Aron & Rachel Solomon Mr. Craig Spatz Ms. Cindy Watts Dr. & Mrs. Mark & Deborah Zimbler
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Patrons Rabbi & Mrs. Dovid & Rivi Feldman
Mr. & Mrs. David & Zehavit Mandelbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Eytan & Aliza Feldman
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Rachelle Neuman
Mr. & Mrs. Irving & Rivka Fuchs
Mr. Ira Penn
Dr. & Mrs. Sheldon & Sharon Genack
Mr. & Mrs. David & Shira Perl
Mr. & Mrs. Baruch & Ariel Glaubach
Ms. Elisheva Perlman
Mr. & Mrs. David & Sarah Hammerman
Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Shoshana Pilevsky
Mr. Jacob Klein & Mr. Mendel Sternhill J. Klein Associates
Mr. Allan Raskin Mr. & Mrs. Sam & Ellen Rausman
Mr. Norman Klein
Dr. & Mrs. David & Orly Simai
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Autum Mael
Mr. & Mrs. Mayer & Tamara Steinman
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky & Toni Magder
Mr. & Mrs. Zvi & Eda Tsatskis
greetings Mr. & Mrs. James & Jodie Fry
Ms. Barbra Novak
Mr. & Mrs. Bernie & Tova Fuchs
Mr. & Mrs. Ephraim & Elisheva Perlstein
Mr. & Mrs. Morris & Lynn Almeleh
Mr. Andrew Fundo
Mr. & Mrs. Menachem & Cindy Pinter
Rabbi & Dr. Gil & Elinor Bashe
Mr. & Mrs. Azriel & Sara Ganz
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Mindy Russo
Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Elaine Bergenfeld
Mrs. Lois Gelfond
Mr. Steven Samuels
Mr. & Mrs. Mayer & Nurit Berkovits
Ms. Helene Goldberg
Dr. Daniel Sacolick
Rabbi Dr. & Mrs. Chaim & Lisa Abittan Mr. & Mrs. Abraham & Cindy Adler
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron & Abby Brody
Mr. Marvin Greenberg
Schlussel Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Howard & Barbara Cinamon
Mr. & Mrs. Manny & Ellen Haimoff
Mr. & Mrs. David & Michele Seelenfreund
Mr. & Mrs. Ben & Franny Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Norman & Marilyn Karr
Mr. & Mrs. Shalom & Michelle Segelman
Ms. Roberta Confino
Mr. & Mrs. Howard & Sandy Kris
Mr. Josh Shlomowitz
Mr. & Mrs. Brad & Sara Echstein
Mr. & Mrs. Abraham & Judy Keehn
Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Judy Sigal
Ms. Debbi Ehrman
Dr. & Mrs. Craig & Jill Levine
Mr. & Mrs. Dov & Tova Singer
Dr. & Mrs. June Feinsod
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Autumn Mael
Mr. & Mrs. Menachem & Michal Soffer
Mr. & Mrs. Gerry & Pauline Feldman
Mr. & Mrs. Avi & Elisheva Marciano
Dr. & Dr. Israel & Miryam Wahrman
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Caryn Fisch
Mr. & Mrs. Yitzi & Nina Meyer
Mr. Andy Zaltman
We sincerely apologize if we inadvertently omitted or misspelled any names from the scroll of honor.
celebrating 21
years of service to our community 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.
Affiliates Chabad of Hewlett Educational Institutions • Gan Chamesh Early Childhood Center • Jewish Discovery Program • Cheder Menachem Mendel • The Friendship Circle Enrichment Programs • Smile on Seniors - Sunshine Club • Loaves of Love • Women Unite @ the Ohel • Israel Solidarity Mission • The Living Legacy Social Events • Ladies Night Out • Torah & Tea Farbrengen Gatherings • Friday Night Dinners 28
• Shabbat Luncheons • Cafe Chabad • Weekly Kiddush Family Holiday Celebrations • Simchat Beit Hashoeva • Sukkah Hop • Chanukah Experience • Public Chanukah Menorah Lightings • Mishloach Manot Campaign • Communal Purim Bash • Multimedia Megillah Reading • Round the Clock Megillah Readings • Shmurah Matzah Distribution • Communal Seder • Passover Moshiach Seudah • Lag B’Omer Festivities • Shavuot All Night Torah-thon • Shavuot Family Tea
Adult Education • 26 Weekly Classes for Men & Women • Jewish Learning Institute - JLI • Rosh Chodesh Society • Jewish Women Chavrusah Learning - JWL • Men’s Evening Kollel • Guest Lectures
• Warren Levi Martial Arts • Moms Night Out • Sibs Circle • Summer & Winter Camp • Holiday Programs • Birthday Club • Volunteer Club
Youth Programs • Bagel Babies • Chabad Kids Club • Youth Zone • Kids in the Kitchen • Mitzvah Men • Chai Five • Bat Mitzvah Club • Mitzvah Craftsman • CTeen • Jewish Birthday Club • Gan Israel Winter & Summer Camp • Junior Congregation • Yeshivas Erev • Chabad Chess Champs
Services • 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 • The Community Connection Newsletter • 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 and email • 32 support staff members constantly offering assistance
Friendship Circle Programs • Friends at Home • Sunday Circle • Sunday Circle Trips • Judaica Circle • Bike 4 Friendship • TYAD - Young Adult Program
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
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