June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776
100 Blessings: Havdallah Celebration Saturday, June 18, 2016 7:30pm UNLV’s Foundations Building
Rabbi, community leader, runner, dancer, master educator, wife, mother, grandmother, interior designer, friend. Gloria to Yocheved. In no particular order and with too many accomplishments to mention here so let us simply say: Your soul runs, dances, loves, and creates sacred moments out of the every day. Inviting the divine to be present here and now, bringing light to the dark across time and space to the lives you touch.
Y’va-reh-ch’c Ya-eir Adonai pa-nav Yi-sa Adonai pa-nav
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And in thes
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cha Adonai v’yish-m’reh-cha | G-d blesses you and keeps you. v ei-leh-cha vi’chu-neh-ka | G-d shines upon your face and favors you. eileh-cha v’ya-seim l’cha sha-lom | G-d lifts up G-d’s face toward you and grants you shalom. my name upon the Children of Israel, that I myself may bless them. (Naso - Numbers 6:24-27)
se moments, we immerse ourselves in a world transformed.
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Reb Yocheved, you are a pearl, a true tzedeket. Kol ha-kvod for your wonderful, heartful years with P’nai Tikvah~ for all the learning, love, and blessing you’ve given and for all you’ve received. May you be blessed to have many years of health and strength to continue your rabbinic path, knowing that you have held and nurtured your community in the highest and best ways. Mazal tov! With love and deepest respect. ~ Rabbi Diane Elliot
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Rabbi Yocheved Mintz‌ A standing ovation for your distinctive rabbinic journey. In honor, you brought honor. To the pulpit and Torah table, you brought wisdom and passion. To your congregation and friends, you brought a generous heart, an attentive ear. To the community, you brought the light of the menorah, within and without. To the next generation, you brought courage and hope. May your legacy arise. With deep admiration, John & Janice Adams and the entire Cenegenics family
It is hard to think of blessing Rabbi Mintz. She is a blessing to this community and so many others. May the light you have always brought to us through your enthusiasm, your learning, and your care for all who enter your circle return to lift you up and make the next part of your journey easy and joyful and full of magnificent surprises. ~ Judith Stotland
Rabbi Min tz encouragem , You have been a sourc ent, inspira e of warmth tion, affirm , you for you ation and lo r many kind v e for me. I th nesses and ank corny jokes. ~ Laurie Ly tel
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ds be n a h r u k of o r o w e h r us. o f May t d e h s ands, establi h r u o f ork o 0:1 w e h t Psalm 9 d .� d e An ablish t s e r the e b t to do fo e u n i may i t n o
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Find yourself a teacher, Make yourself a friend. ~ (Pirke Avot 2:6)
Truer words could not be spoken of our beloved Rabbi Yocheved Mintz. She has been a mentor, teacher, leader, and family matriarch that has by deed and word inspired our entire community. With Love, Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and Cantor Jessica Hutchings
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Dear Yocheved, Thank you for being such a wise and helpful colleague. You have welcomed me with open arms and have always been there to offer much needed advice. As a foreigner, you showed me Nevada’s ways! I hope you enjoy retirement and find continued nourishment. L’shalom ~ Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
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Kol HaKa vo and buildin d for your contribu tions to yo g ur congre only fulfill the Las Vegas Jewis gation h commu ed the mis nity. You h sion of the congregan a ve v’a ts/your ch ildren, hab havta prayer to tea not as builder ch onim; but s, habonim you have ta your . May you to fulfill y u be blessed g our dream with many ht them s and may thrive as y more way your cong our legacy s regation c . We all sta Love, Rab on nd in the bi Cheryl shadow of tinue to Weiner, o a giant. ne of man y chevruta h.
May you be blessed to receive, in kind, all the love you have given to the P’nai Tikvah community over the years. God blessed you with the gift of intelligence, but you have used your gift to acquire wisdom and along the way inspired more people than you will every know. I pray that we, the CPT community, will make you proud as you move from being our beloved rabbi, to being our even more beloved rebbe. I see you kvelling as we move from strength to strength, and from generation to generation. ~ Ellen and Austin Royer
lar en a pil e e b e ’v tr u You follow! ng light and a o t t c a g us i a tough ry way, a guid h for exposin ay e ’r u o y Rabbi, munity in eve nk you enoug l, which we m s tha gu om ewa of this c eader. We can’t world of Ren you for helpin t g ha ll nk in spiritua rant and excit hout you. Tha ssibilities of w it po ib to the v e discovered w owing us the h s av never h ho we are and ckerman A w e become e. ~ Jacquelin b we can
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Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha’olam, she’halach mei-chachmato l’rei-av.
Blessed are You, Adonai, Our God, whose Presence fills creation, who has given great knowledge to those who are in awe of God.
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Thank you for being a loving inspiration. There are no words to express how grateful I am for your spiritual guidance. You made my dream of becoming a Bat Mitzvah come true and I will forever be grateful. Your encouragement for Adam to participate in The Birthright Israel program was a life changing experience. Both Adam and I are better Jews and better people because of you. We love you and will miss you. ~ Gloria Granat have Torah study. I f o s ar ye y an the m ired me to Thank you for ith you has insp w y d u st y M more . it has given me d learned so much an sm ai d Ju ply into egai delve more dee . ~ Meera Kam fe li y m in se o urp meaning and p
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June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776
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I travel a hundred miles to be with you and the congregation you have blessed. And during my journey I reflect on Yose Ben Joezer’s words: I am going to the place of a Sage; I will sit in the very dust at her feet; I will thirstily drink in her words. Each and every one of those miles is a blessing because of you, Rabbi Mintz. Thank you from the heart of my soul. ~ Lynda French irit sunshine and wonderful sp Rabbi Yocheved, May your ays se around you. You have alw continue to reach out to tho d to an to offer advice and support, , nd ha a d len to re the en be e and this and appreciate the tim guide us. We all love you for all. ~ Karen Colen effort that you have given to
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ation to me and so many of Thanks for being an inspir ntinue to bless us with your co ll wi u yo ow kn I s. ue ag our colle oughout t just at P’nai Tikvah, but thr teaching and leadership, no ron) l tov! ~ Phil (Cantor Phil Ba the Jewish community. Maza
We are so thri lled to celebra your dedicate te with you a nd to honor d service to P ’n ai Tikveh and community. the entire Jew Quoting Isaia ish h who summ commandme ed up the 613 nts into two p rinciples: 1. Do Justice and 2. Carr y out acts of righte ousness This is how w e think abou t the way you community. carry yourself We thank yo in this u for all that yo do. Love you u have done . ~ Jeff Metz and still & Annette A erenson
May the wings of the Shekinah carry you forth towards a re-wiring which allows the sparkle in your eyes and the smile on your face to be your guide. May your days be filled with amazement and outstanding relationships that infuse your growth. May your light continue to light the spark in others for many, many days to come. ~ Nancey Eason
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Dearest Rab bi Yocheved , I send many blessings to y o u and your lov hope and lov ed ones for st e. Your lovin rength and g wisdom an provided imp d beautiful nesh ortant guidan a ma have ce for me, an influence for d will contin goodness in ue to be an our world for for a long tim everyone wh e to come. M o knows you ay the Holy O always. With ne grant you abundant gra fulfillment titude and ha accomplishm ppiness in all ents, B’rachot y our v’hoda’ot, ~ R abbi Sara Gil bert
ll ion to a rs t a r i p s n and i leade Dear blessing es, communal ated f o e c r sou str agu e been a ngregants, colle ou have demon f v a h u o o Y you, co Akiba of old, y mantle w e o h t n k n o o wh ing any rabbi and tak ched at nds. As n m e s i u i r a a f l d d to u ly l n J a ccessfu sing in ansition r u r e s t e m u b o m y i n that ip ca se as leadersh ll surely not cea c i n i b b ra wi t life, and riends a f r u o y stage in and merita. ri Regev U i b Rabbi E b a . legacy, R igion for Israel r u o y g l Admirin Freedom of Re h s ev Hiddu Uri Reg i b b a R ~ ed, Yochev
t to a friend. Your commitmen We are so proud to call you u Yo are a ing felt all over Las Vegas. be is ity un mm co ish Jew the rbara & Terry Raben true Woman of Valor. ~ Ba
I have so many sweet memories of you, dear Rabbi. You made me love Shabbath. orah study is the best!! High Holy day services and second seder are unique, spiritual and amazingly spiritual. You recognized a spark in me that made me want to get deeper and deeper into studying. The best memory has to be of Kallah 2014. It was so much fun to be roommates. Who would of known that you not only excel in biblical studies but you are quite the expert in recognizing bugs. A leech YIKES!!! ~ Jennifer Cohen
Dearest Yoch eved, You’re an inspiratio wit; your inte n: Your intell rfaith work in igence & So. NV; your life and large hospitality ; y & beautiful fa our zest for mily are just seen reflected a few shining in your rich li facets I’ve fe. I marvel a long rabbinic t your family tradition & th ’s centuriesat you becam continue the e its first wom legacy. I am a m n to oved by the c met life’s cha ourageous w llenges, whic ay you’ve h without wo faith. Wishin rds have spok g you joy & lo e n of your ve, Aleda Nel son
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n ongregatio C to e ic v r o s of se many year y you go fr a r u M o y l. a n o w e d n arris Kol hakavo d to all of Jewish Re bi Edwin H b a R n , a s h g a in y Bless P’nai Tikv ngth. Man e tr s to th streng
Beloved Yocheved, as was promised our ancestors Avraham and Sarah, you yourself are a blessing, and all of us who have experienced your presence, your grace, your insight, and the and profound Torah of your life are grateful. ~ Rabbi Raachel Stephen Jurovics Rabbi Yocheved Mintz is a true esh et chayil, a woman of valor. May Rabbi Mintz’s life continue to be enriched and may her family and all her loved ones con tinue to flourish as she begins serving as Congregation P’nai Tik vah’s Rabbi Emeriti and Senior Educator. ~Rabbi Pam Frydman
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igh holy u desire.Your h yo t a th ll a ve u achie We hope that yo e & Barbara� day Jews. Ann We are so grateful for all that Rabbi Mintz has done for The Smith Center and this community as a who le. Thank you for your leadership, your generosity and your loving, gentle spirit. And congratulations on this wonderful mile stone. ~ Clay Buck / The Smith Center for the Per forming Arts
One morning at Torah study, as we discussed the design for the Tabernacle, you had us pair off and face each other like the cherubim. As I faced you I felt a force, a rush of holiness surge between us. This very special moment will always be with me. I’ve belonged to at least seven congregations over the years...some of my rabbis were primarily teachers, some advocated social justice, some were community builders...but none of them have touched me and my family as you have. Todah rabah. ~ Ann Brandt
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are to the entire Jewish Mazel tov! What a gift you Brachas the world. With Love and Renewal Community and ~ Judith Dack Congratulations, Rabbi Mintz, on this momentous milestone. Your achievements have enriched our entire community. Your love of Israel, pursuit of justice, and tireless efforts to unite the Jewish people will inspire and guide us long after you step down from the pulpit. Thank you for all that you have done for this community, for Israel, and for the Jewish people as a whole. We wish you chazak chazak vÂ’nitchazek as you write the next chapter of your life. With gratitude, ~ Your friends at AIPAC / Sari Mann
Rabbi Mintz, To all the beautiful light you shine wherever you are, as you did during my journey in ALEPH. I am now sharing the light with those in Memory Care and more through Musical Memories. Many Hugs, Much Love, and Mazel. In Peace, ~ Yonina Andrea Foster
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Shalom Rabbi Mintz, Thank you for m any years of serv ice as the Rabbi of my parents Si and friend d and Ann Bra ndt. I remember gratitude your ca with ring and sensiti ve handling of m funeral service. y Dad’s May you carry m any cherished m emories with yo retirement and u into may you contin u e to enjoy life and who cross your bless those path for years to come. Blessings from Jerusalem, ~ Larry Brandt
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Dears Reb Yo, Teacher, mentor, colleague, friend, ski-sister My blessing for you is that you receive in return the multitude of blessings that you have bestowed upon the world You - just like the unicorn - are one of a kind! Warmest love, affection and deepest respect. ~ Laura Owens
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Beautiful!!!!!!!!! Mazal Tov!!!!!!! ~ siegelz
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Rabbi Yocheved is a unique leader who combines wisdom insight and knowledge with great elegance and style. We are all lucky to know her. ~ Rabbi Leah Novick, Carmel, CA
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Dear Rabbi Mintz, On behalf of Universal Peace Federation, I send well wishes and Blessings to you, as well as heartfelt appreciation for all you do for the Interfaith Community here in Las Vegas. May your retirement from a leading position in your Temple bring many Blessings as you continue to care for and lead others to the feet of the Most High! Respectfully, ~Leslie Rigney
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One Hundred blessi ngs to you, Rabbi Yo cheved! And then some. You have certainly helped to pr ov ide hundreds of blessings to us he re in the Las Vegas Valley. Thank you for your many ye ars of service to Con gregation P’nai Tikvah, CCMA, and to so many other gr oups and countless individuals. You are an inspiration to m any of us. I’m thankful to know yo u. May the Lord bles s you and keep you. May He make His fa ce to shine upon yo u, and be gracious to you.... Will be in Chi cago the weekend of June 17... ~ Steve And Marie Lodesky
Our warmest regards to you, who have been a blessing to so many throughout your life. Your ability to reach out to congregants, good friends and new as well, is a wonderful testament to your commitment to people of all persuasions. We are glad to have been included in your many circles. ~Jerry & Paula Kaye
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Dear R. Yocheved , As you have been a blessing to so many in your rabb inate, may the next st ag es of living bring you blessings in ab undance. Shalom u’verakhot. ~ Andrew Ettin I will not be able to join you on Saturday as I will be en route to Scotland for my great niece’s graduation from the University of Saint Andrews. I do, however, wish you a wonderful future as you take on your new role as Rabbi Emerita. You have been a true leader--Jewish, spiritual and otherwise--in this community and I hope that you take great satisfaction with all that you have accomplished. May your next steps be as fulfilling as you choose to make them. Be well and yasher koach. Love, ~ Bernice Fried
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Dearest Yocheved, Although Neil and I cannot attend this special occasion, we want you to know our hearts are with you. You have always been a special friend. Just looking into your eyes I know you are looking into my heart. Your sensitivity and love for me, and I am sure others, makes you the woman I want to call my friend. Be well and stay strong, not to forget under it all you have a gift of creativity. I love you, ~ Adrienne And Neil Aaronson Vegas have been to the Las What a blessing you commitment your love, talents and ay M i! bb Ra , ity u un comm eryone with whom yo ev ce en flu in d an h uc large your continue to to family continue to en ur yo ay M t! ac nt ith co come in ial blessed group. W ec sp at th in n ai m re erman circle, and may we Sara and David Lieb ~ n, tio ia ec pr ap m ar love and w
Rabbi Mintz , Congratula tions and Fe most auspicio licita us occasion! Or more sim tions on this Serving cong ply, Mazel To regations in v!!! the Episcopa Joaquin Vall l Church in th ey, I will be ti e San ed up and un grateful for th able to atten e time to kno d . Ia w you in Veg new phase o as and pray th m f your life wil at this l be richly ble well. pax et ssed by Hash bonum, shalo e m as m, ~ Paul C olbert
eved. As essing for you, Yoch bl t ea gr a is ita er ink back Rabbi Em multaneously, I th si t os m al us at st is I you and I enter th rough the CCMA. th er th ge to ne do have God on those things we r your person. May fo d an y tr is in m ur life. thank God for your this new time in yo h ug ro th u yo s es continue to bl ~Dave Pomeroy
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For our many years of loving connection, I am grateful. For the work you do for Ohalah and your congregation, I am blessed. May you continue to bless the world with your presence, your wisdom, and your sound guidance as you find the support you need to do what you are called to do. With gratitude and affection, ~ Rabbinic Pastor Matia Rania Angelou, Eshet Hazon
Dear Yoch eved: You h to helping Judaism an ave dedicated so muc h d Jewish in ways and d stitutions th of your life eep, honor r iv a b e. Your ste le spirit ha blessing. M ady ve filled all ay you be b of us with lessed with rich in nac a gentle wa has and joy y forward in of ~ Goldie / life, Rabbi Gold living. wth care and c aring, ie Milgram
100 Blessings: Havdalah Celebration
Congregation P’nai Tikvah
June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776
ved, To Our Dear Sister Rabbi Yoche we cannot be there Alain and I are saddened that and celebrated with you when you are honored h you Mazel Tov as you by your congregation. We wis r love, ~ Averie & Alain begin your next phase. All ou Dear Reb Yo thank yo u for all you do ! B’shalom, ~ Iris Katz
ildren of Israel...and thus Thus shall you bless the ch d ssings for our beloved frien shall Resa and I add our ble s and of celebration: Memorie ion ect refl of ion cas oc s on thi lier s take us back to a much ear are blessings. Our memorie ward o made music flow heaven time, to a young woman wh many d as she was nurtured by the we flo ey Th . rp ha r he m fro . n which Judaism is honored generations of a family withi ed d with a family that cherish sse ble s wa e sh as d we flo They them. ed, inspired and sustained her, even as she guided, lov a guiding torch for others. May such memories become mories of a mature woman Me s. ng ssi ble are s rie mo Me ed her penetrated her soul and lift whose passion for Judaism cher, imperative to become a tea an to ed nd po res e sh as eyes, d loving presence within the facilitator, spiritual guide an red mories remind us how sac people Israel. May such me aning d provides structures of me an es liv r ou s he ric en e vic ser for our deeds. ate ek for yourself a teacher; cre Memories are blessings. Se d which everyone learns an a community of students in r s of a student who found he everyone teaches. Memorie s with him. Memories of a rebbe and shared her dream rahs pped studying the many To colleague who has never sto w mories continue to yield ne of our world. May such me and why and what we are. understandings as to who Rabbi memories. And blessed is Memories. Blessed are the ed itions to yet new and renew Yocheved Mintz as she trans of the gates of wisdom and opportunities to open wide s d Rabbi Stanley M. David understanding. ~ Resa an
100 Blessings: Havdalah Celebration
Congregation P’nai Tikvah
June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776
Greetings from Jerusalem, Israel! Congratulations and warmest wishes to our dear Yocheved on becoming Rabbi Emerita/Senior Educator. We know she will continue to serve her community and Am Israel with honor in the future as she has in the past. With love, ~ Aunt Esther Porath
Dearest Yocheve this spec d, Alth ough Ne ia l il a with you occasion, we wa nt you to nd I cannot atten . You hav e d k into you r eyes I k always been a sp now our hearts a e r n c e o sensitivit ial friend w you ar ya . Just loo e k the wom nd love for me, looking into my and I am heart. Y ing an I wan o t s u to call m ure othe not to fo rs, make r y fr rge s you you, ~ A t under it all you iend. Be well an d stay st drienne have a g r o ift of cre ativity. I ng, love
The tide changes. Congratulations for all you have established with P’nai Tikvah. I am assuming that you are staying LV…whatever you decisio n is would appreciate hearing from you. Still adjusting here…different living style…excellent choice for me…s o much to absorb here…all services required are here with exc ellent food, etc. Am happy to be privileged to be here. My bes t to you. Always, ~ Blanche
Hey Gloria!! Congrats. Hope your party is nothing but fun. Plz enjoy. But we won’t be able to share the enjoyment with you. We have a conflict in CHI and another in CO. Have fun, take care and God bless. We wish you much love, luck and laughter. ~ Howie and Nancy Dardick
To Our Dear Sister Rabbi Yocheved, Alain and I are saddened that we cannot be there with you when you are honored and celebrated by your congregation. We wish you Mazel Tov as you begin your next phase. All our love, ~ Averie & Alain
Roz told me that you are retiring. I was afraid of that. Of course I ‘m happy for you but I want you to know that as far as Adam and I are concerned NO ONE CAN EVER REPLACE YOU.You are by far the best rabbi that we’ve ever had the pleasure of guiding our spiritual path. xoxoxoxoxoxoxo, ~ Gloria
100 Blessings: Havdalah Celebration
Congregation P’nai Tikvah
June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776
June 2016 Dear Rabb i Yocheved , Wishing y look forwa ou happine rd to the w ss as you onderful y Congratula e ars ahead tions. God o f you. bless you, R occasion. abbi Yo, on A job well done this years of fru itful retirem ! I hope you enjoy m wonderful any, many ent. Love, ~ Steve & M arie Lodes ky
Dear Rabbi Yocheved, Hard work, dedication, amazing knowledge, and energy are only a few of the many gifts you have shared with Congregation P’nai Tikvah. Wishing you all the best in your retirement.
“One generation will praise your work to the next.” Psalm 145:4
~ Regi and Steve Topol
OUR RABBI MINTZ I was there when she started ...And she flew into the Congregation ... on wings of energy I was there when she dared to risk change ... And she flew into a whirl of creativity ... on wings of brilliance I was there when she suffered a grievous loss ... And despite broken wings, she flew .... on courage, duty I was there when she held us in her arms as my husband died .... And she flew us through our grief ... on wings of passion OUR RABBI MINTZ ... WHOSE WINGS ARE TIMELESS With Love from Marnie, the friend, the writer. June 18,
100 Blessings: Havdalah Celebration
Congregation P’nai Tikvah
June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776
I regret that I shall not be a ble to attend, Israel, but I se living as I do nd warm con in gratulations ! Shavua tov, ~ Rabbi Dr. Pa ul(Shaul) R F einberg Yocheved Mintz. She is I wish all happy blessing to Rabbi very special. ~ Barbara Atkinson
Dear Rabbi Mintz, Leslie Wagmeister told me a few days ago that you were retiring due to illness. What a loss to the congregation. To me you have been a role model of what women can accomplish if they feel strongly enough about what they want to do. You overcame cancer, the passing of your husband and putting together a congregation that was disillusioned. My prayers go out to you that Parkinson’s won’t end your will to do for others. Bless you dear one. Friends and family, even doctors, bless their well-meaning hearts, have told me it sometimes is prudent to concentrate on myself. For me that is realistic advice but you will need to ease into that mind frame. Too long giving to others isn’t going to be an easy transition. There have been just a limited amount of people who passed through my life that hold lasting positive memories whether or not I considered them as “Best Friends” or formidable characteristics describing their personalities. You are the latter. Please be proud to see yourself as one of the really good people in this world. I see you that way. with much affection – Star “It’s not who you are or where you’ve been, it’s where you’re going that counts.” ~Cal Farley
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MY brother Dan and I heartily congratulate Rabbi Mkntz for her years in the pulpit and hope she will enjoy her years as Rabbi Emerita. May her congregation continue to go from strength to strength. ~ Dan and Philip Miller, M.D.
, Dear Congregation Pnai Tikvah will be I am sure a Thanks for including us in what bbi Yocheved. She is my wonderful event. I did contact Ra hes upon this occasion. first cousin and gave her warm wis able to attend this event. I We live in Israel so we will not be am sure it will be lovely. Most sincerely, ~ Yehudit Spero
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June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776
Regretfull y I will no Mintz is a t special lad be in Las Vegas tha t week. R y that I will and most abbi not be the deserving . I am tru re to hono ~ Elaine G ly sorry r her. Mos alatz t sincerely ,
for my 75th birthday Dear Yocheved, Your good wishes ortunity to write to you to arrived even before I had an opp ome Rabbi Emerita at your wish you every blessing as you bec sending you a hearty mazal congregation. Judith joins me in tov and much love ~ Dov
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a Latin expression... It occurred to me that there was (no not ay carramba) Sic transit Gloria mundi.... you’re now giving yourself If I understand what’s going on, the time to be really busy.... Well done! EIB ~ Franklin Porath
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100 Blessings: Havdalah Celebration
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June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776
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a 1000 blessi ngs Dear Yoche ved: Our friendsh ip blossome d over nearl remained st y six decade rong across s, and thousands o zones. It’s w f miles and m ith love and any time affection an achievemen d great resp ts that we jo ect for your in in celebra and continu tioning you ed involvem r retirement ent with Co as Rabbi Em ngregation P erita. We wis ’nai Tikvah h you the be good health st in good li . ving and Please give o ur warm reg ards to your particularly Mintz men, Jeff who is w e ll -remembere Rachel. We are now in F d by Jeremy rance visitin and family. g her and he r wonderful Again - love from me an d Franny ~ Fran And Dan Zetlan d bbi Mintz becoming Mazel Tov to my good friend Ra te Takiff Rabbi Emerita! ~ My best, Bobet
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Dear Yocheved: May you be blessed as you go on your way. May the richness and inspiration you brought to this community continue to flourish and your gifts continue to find new and meaningful outlets.~ Paul Buch lly really did great job God bless her very nice person rea ia Tarar for interfaith community. ~ Sad
100 Blessings: Havdalah Celebration
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June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776
Maza l Tov, What R an am abbi Yoch e azing inspir journe ved! ation a y n you ha to me d incr et ed v your t and know y ible role m e been on! Y or od o o Alfei T ah, your gr u. We know el for every u are an eat wi odot! o y ou w ne b sdom ~ And and lig ill continue lessed y Feig ht wit h K’la to share l Yisra el.
We know she will Our very best wishes to Yocheved. community. continue to inspire the L.V. Jewish ~ Victor and Cookie Cohen
100 Blessings: Havdalah Celebration
Congregation P’nai Tikvah
June 18, 2016 | 12 Sivan 5776