2012 Rabbinical College of America Tribute Journal

Page 1



David T. Chase Chairman Sam Halpern Vice Chairman Erwin Fisch Chairman, Executive Committee

Michael Zeiger Treasurer Dr. Elliot Barsh Dr. Roger Berg Bruce Berger Miles Berger Bernard Burkhoff Joel Danishefsky J. Morton Davis Martin Farbenblum Norman Feinstein Victor Felzenberg Jack Futterman Meyer Gold Jonathan Goldstein Stephen W. Gruhin David Halpern

Arnold H. Chait Secretary Anatol Hiller Jerry Kaidanow Dr. Munr Kazmir David Kessler Dr. Ira Kukin Charles Kushner Murray Kushner Michael Mandelbaum Edward Mosberg Richard Miller David Orbach Matthew Oshman Darren Oved Terrance Oved Leonard H. Posnock Laurence Reich

Robert G. Rose Albert Rosenhaus Larry Rothenberg Lawrence Singer Samuel Sirota Jonathan Sirota Arthur Stark Brian M. Stolar Steven Strulowitz Dr. Martin Welt Joseph Wilf Leonard Wilf Zygmunt Wilf Rabbi Nathan Zemel Abraham Zuckerman

ADMINISTRATION Rabbi Moshe Herson, Dean

INTERNATIONAL HONORARY CHAIRMEN Ronald S. Lauder

HONORARY TRUSTEES

Morton Cooper Oscar Davis

*Deceased

Myron Feldman Jed Katz David S. Kwait*

Jack Less* Benjamin Levine


R a bbi nica l Colle g e of A m e rica A Global Treasure

David Abramson The Abramson Law Group, LLC

Paul Fader Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt and Fader, LLC

Mark Alexander Seton Hall School of Law

Stuart Farber IRF Administrators, LLC

Henry Amoroso HJA Strategies, LLC.

Edward Farmer Millennium Strategies

Mark Arian Robert Benrimon Skyframe & Design

Norman Feinstein The Hampshire Companies

Bryan and Andrea Bier Steve Breitman Sebco Corporation Bernard Burkhoff Real Estate Group Ruthie Byrne Zinn Graves & Field, Inc. Zenon Christodolou Creative Color Lithographers Arnold Civins Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLP Jonathan J. Cohen Elias B. Cohen & Associates Alfred DeCotiis DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick Cole and Wisler Joseph DeCotiis DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Wisler LLP Michael DeCotiis DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Wisler, LLP Robert DeCotiis DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Wisler, LLP Hugh DeFazio Pure Power Corp. / DeFazio & Associates International Joseph DiVincenzo, 3rd. Fairview Benefits

Raymond Ferraioli, Jr. H.P. Consulting, LLC Thomas & Lindsay FitzPatrick Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc. Aron Forem Wuhl, Shafman, Lieberman Company Steve Fulop Councilman Jersey City Ronald Gelok Gelok, Scordato & Assoc. Angelo Genova Genova, Burns and Vernoia Brendan Gill Office of Senator Lautenberg Neil B. Goldstein The Israel Energy Partnership, Inc. Gail Balph Gordon Bradley M. Campbell, LLC Josh Gottheimer Senior Counselor, FCC Vin Gopal Monmouth County Democratic Chairman Larry K. Graham Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc.


Christine Graham

Steve Lenox Lenox Consulting

Ryan D. Graham Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc.

Michael Mandelbaum Big M. Inc.

Julie K. Graham Fairview Benefits

David Mintz Tofutti Brands Inc.

Michael J. Graham Proskauer Rose LLP

Curt Muklevicz Valley National Bank

Fang Chen Graham De Loitte & Touche

Joseph Muss Muss Development, L.L.C.

Cheryl Graham Fairview Insurance Associates Agency, Inc

Cozen O’Connor

Javid Hakakian J&S Designer Flooring Joseph Hayden Walder, Hayden and Brogan, LLP Victor Herlinsky Nowell, Amoroso, Klein, Bierman,P.A. Glenn R. Jacobs Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc.

Richard Oscar Oscar & Associates Samuel Pepper Metropolitan Mortgage & Realty Michael Perrucci Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt and Fader Marcia Robbins-Wilf Charles Rosen Paritè Fund

Dianne Jacobs

David Roth Garden Homes

Craig & Lou Jacobs Reginald & Christy Jackson St. Matthew A.M.E.

Lori Sackler Citi-Smith Barney

Joseph Jankowski Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.

Public Utilities Commission

Allan Janoff Crystal Plaza Joseph Kaidanow Arkaid LLC Alan Kaufman Kaufman Stairs Inc. Dennis Klein The Israel Energy Partnership Max Kleinman United Jewish Communities of MetroWest Steven Klinghoffer WPI Communications Inc. Martin Knecht Professional Abstract & Title Co. Karen Kominsky Gene Korf Korf & Rosenblatt Andrew Koval Archive Systems Inc. Joshua Lapsker Medi Promotions

Edward Salmon

Phillip Sellinger Greenberg Traurig Boris Shenfeld Diagnostic Ultrasound Plus Harold Slapin Slapin, Lieb, Pike & Rampolla William Slapin Slapin, Lieb, Pike & Rampolla Herbert Smilowitz Allied Building Products Larry Stempler Stempler Law Firm Alan J. Steinberg Environmental Protection Agency David Tamasi Rasky, Bearlain Strategic Communications Roy Tanzman Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.C. Caren Turner Turner Government & Public Affairs Sheldon Zeiger Zeiger Enterprises, Inc.


In Memoriam

TThroughout our 50-year history we have been blessed with an extraordinary caliber of men on our Board of Trustees. At a time of simcha, we reflect on those beloved Board Members who are no longer with us. Their many acts of kindness and good deeds live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew them and those who benefited from their kindness. Nathan Ancell

Lou Guss

Nathan Pearlman

Salek E. Beim

Arie Halpern

Steven Prawer

Manny Brucker

Hon. Charles Handler

Seymour Prince

Jack Burstyn

Dr. Aaron Haskin

Morris Ravin

Simon Fireman

Martin Jelin

Albert Richman

Larry Furer

Hon. Joel R. Jacobson

Phillip Ritter

Richard Gardner

Lou Kallus

Joseph Rosenthal

Leon Genet

Charles Kessler

Michael Roth

Larry Goldberger

Daniel Lewitt

David Segal

Richard Goldberger

Jack Mandelbaum

Hon. Arthur Sills

Hilton Goldman

Leon Mandelbaum

Stanley Sloane

Max Gordon

Irving Marsh

Hon. David Wiener

Rabbi Sholom B. Gordon

Alvin B. Moss

Harry Wilf

Robert Gruhin

Bernard Nebenzahl

May their souls be bound in the bond of everlasting life.


IN E V E R LA S TIN G TR IB U TE TO TH E R E B B E



A Message from the

2012 is turning out to be an auspicious year, not only for me but also for my whole family. In 1964, my family and I were privileged to meet the world-renowned religious leader, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Looking back, it seems that the reason for my existence was to begin a process of reincarnation. For thirty years, a large part of my life, I was blessed with knowing one of the most beloved and respected Rabbis. His influence on my existence grows with each passing year, which is why 2012 has been another year of enrichment. The Rebbe, who assumed the leadership of the Lubavitch movement and led this movement until 1994, greatly expanded its worldwide activities and founded a worldwide network of institutions to spread Judaism among the Jewish people through education. For the past 48 years, I was a part of this movement and the great Lubavitch tradition. I was also very lucky to meet Dr. Rabbi Moshe Herson, the Dean of our college, whose friendship, commitment and determination created one of the World’s greatest educational institutions, the Rabbinical College of America. Along with Rabbi Herson, I have been privileged for almost half a century, to deal with a group of dedicated and committed men – namely the trustees of our institution. It is known and well recognized that every successful company or business is the direct result of the people who lead such enterprises. It is no different in our case, where the Dean, faculty and Rabbis have succeeded in bringing excellence and worldwide appreciation from students who attended and graduated our fine college. You, my dear friends, the men and women who compose the friends of the Rabbinical College of America who have attended tonight as you have done throughout almost the past half a century alongside Dean Herson - brought the institution to the highest scholastic achievement by working day and night to assure its success. This achievement was directly attributed to your commitment and generosity which, in turn, has resulted in thousands of graduated students who have gained knowledge, meaning and awareness because they attended and graduated the Rabbinical College of America. With your permission, I would like to acknowledge that without your help and financial support, the transformation that took place of a one room, 13-student school located on Graumann Avenue, New Jersey would not have been possible. It became a great educational facility, recognized and admired throughout the World. I need you to join me this evening in reiterating our on-going desire to make sure that the future of our college in Morristown, New Jersey will be secure and that no child will be left behind who cannot afford to pay tuition. This evening I’d like to take this opportunity to wish Mazel Tov to our distinguished honorees along with you and your families for a happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful New Year. May the Almighty bless you and your families and continue to bless all of us with abundance of good health and wisdom. May we all continue to be worthy of it. May God bless our great Country, America, and may it continue to have the wisdom and ability to lead and be the counsel of other nations.



A Message from our

We have come together this evening to honor and pay tribute to long-time friends and supporters. Tonight’s honorees, Samuel A. Stern and John F.X. Graham are an inspiration for all of us to continue educating and inspiring our students and graduates to become community and spiritual leaders, thereby enhancing the Rabbinical College of America’s stature as “A Global Treasure” in the world of education and service to humanity. So much of what we have accomplished is in great part due to the devotion, dedication and vision of our Chairman of the Board, David Chase, a man of unusual talents and character. David is unable to be with us – we shall miss him. Thank you so much, to you our friends, supporters and indeed loyal “partners” whose care and concern is responsible for all our accomplishments. Your commitment makes our vital educational and outreach work possible. I am particularly grateful to our General Chairmen Phiilip Sellinger, Alfred DeCottiis, Jonathan Goldstein, Arnold Chait & Larry Reich. A lot has been done by the 48 Chabad Centers throughout NJ and the thousands of graduates/ shluchim serving around the globe for which we are very proud, but clearly there is more to do. The Rebbe’s words and teachings are our inspiration and marching order to “go from strength to strength.” (Psalms) We thank Al-Mighty G-d for all His blessings and pray that you and your loved ones be blessed with everything good, both spiritually and materially, now and in the future. At this time, may I wish each and everyone a most joyous, bright, safe and inspiring Chanukah Festival.


C H A I R M A N A N D C E O , FA I R V I E W I N S U R A N C E

John was born and raised in Philadelphia and holds degrees from both Temple University and LaSalle University. Before entering the insurance industry, John was a public school teacher in the Philadelphia School District. John and his wife Janet have lived in Livingston for nearly 35 years where they raised their children Ryan, Michael and Lindsay. John is now also the proud grandfather of Madison and Mason. Throughout his adult life John has committed countless hours to his community, as a coach to his children’s sports teams and active member of many local, statewide and national charitable organizations. Recognized for his strong sense of good public policy, John has been called on to advise elected officials and candidates on both sides of the aisle at the local, state and national levels, including serving as National Finance Co-Chair for Hillary Clinton for President and State Director for John Kerry for President. John has also been an outspoken advocate for the defense of the State of Israel as central tenet of America’s foreign policy initiatives.




E X E C U T I V E V I C E P R E S I D E N T, R E Y N O L D S S B I I N C

In his role of Executive Vice President with Reynolds SBI Inc—an international construction/ engineering company, Samuel A. Stern has made great impacts via his role in creating a much needed infrastructure for countries like Uganda. A true citizen of the world, Mr. Stern was born in Argentina then after spending his formative years in Israel moved to America . Today he and his family reside in New Jersey. Despite the demands of managing a multinational company as compelling as Reynolds SBI, Mr Stern still makes time for his philanthropic passions and hence is recognized both in the US & Israel. Blessed with a warm demeanor, Mr Stern’s ability to see and evaluate all sides of a project makes him invaluable both in the professional world—and the philanthropic one. Mr Stern is a close personal friend of our dedicated long time chairman of the board of trustees, Mr. David T. Chase.



In appreciation of my colleagues and fellow staff members who have worked tirelessly for the advancement of this institution and its goals .

Rabbi Moshe Herson, Dean

TOMCHEI TMIMIM - ADVANCED TALMUD PROGRAM Rabbi Aharon Dovid Gancz Director Rabbi Aaron Oster Rabbi Yitzchok Tenenbaum Rabbi Aryeh Perlow Rabbi Dovid Volfman Rabbi Efraim Piekarski Rabbi Zalman Wilschanski Rabbi Sholom Spalter Rabbi Shmuel Zajac Rabbi Elimelech Zwiebel Rabbinical Ordination Program Bais Midrash Menachem L’Horaah -- Smicha Program Rabbi Chaim Schapiro, Director Rabbi Avrohom Levin Rabbi Mendel Dubov Tiferes Bachurim – New Direction Program Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky, Director Rabbi Yakov Wagner Rabbi Dovid Dick Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Brafman Rabbi Boruch Hecht, Director of Admissions, Tiferes Bochurim

Married Students Kolel Program Rabbi Chaim Brafman, Director

Yeshiva Summer Program (Juniors) Rabbi Mendel Goldberg

Yeshiva Summer Program (Seniors) Rabbi Sholom Spalter

Outreach Programs All New Jersey Shluchim Gan Israel Day Camps Rabbi Mendel Solomon, Director Mrs. Chana Devorah Solomon

Cheder/Elementary Level Rabbi Mendel Herson Mrs. Chana Goldberg

Administrative Staff Ms. Zahava Arky Mrs. Judy Frenkel Mrs. Shoshana Solomon

Facilities Rabbi Hershel Lipskier, Director Reuven Tarlow



Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Rabbinical Ordination

REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim Kollel For Married Students Cheder Lubavitch Kollel Tiferes Avreichim

RAB B I N ICAL COLLEG E OF AM E R ICA

Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim

A Global Treasure

Our students come from all over the world, from diverse cultural backgrounds. Their parents deliver their children to the College with the expectation that they will be provided with a complete and comprehensive program and that their personalities will be developed in a full and well-rounded manner. Our teachers are very special people. They fully understand and embrace their responsibility to their students. They are “on the job” twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. They meet with students during their “off” time to provide counseling and encouragement. They have their students’ needs in mind and meditate on what each one needs to fully develop his potential. For teachers at the Rabbinical College, their very lives serve as examples to the students as to how to live as a Jew, a husband, a father.


41

College moves from 1-family house in Newark to 15-acre David T. Chase Campus in Morris Township

1972

years 1971

1971-2012 MORRIS TOWNSHIP & NEW JERSEY

Founding of Yeshivas ■ Tiferes Bachurim – New Direction Program ■ Lubavitch Student Organization ■ Gan Israel Day Camps

Accredited by New Jersey Department of Higher Education. Conforming to N.J. law, the College changed its name from "of New Jersey" to "of America"

1973

1977

■ Founding of Cheder Lubavitch, presently attended by over 200 children ■ Awarded 3-year grant For drug rehabilitation from Dept. of H.E.W. – Washington, DC

EDUCATIONAL GOALS Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Rabbinical Ordination

REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS

The Rabbinical College of America seeks to develop scholars who are thoroughly trained in all aspects of

Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim

advanced Jewish scholarship. It is concerned, as well,

Kollel For Married Students

with transmitting the ethical, philosophical, and spiri-

Cheder Lubavitch Kollel Tiferes Avreichim

RAB B I N ICAL COLLEG E OF AM E R ICA

Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim

A Global Treasure

tual teachings and values of Judaism, particularly the unique philosophy of Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidism. The primary purpose of the Rabbinical College is to offer its students the opportunity to achieve excellence both in depth and breadth of Talmudic scholarship.

Beautiful Campus Setting The campus of the Rabbinical College of America is located in Morris Township, about one mile from the heart of Morristown. It is nestled in the same hills where George Washington headquartered some 200 years ago during the Revolutionary War. The College is situated on a beautiful 82-acre site. Students enjoy the relaxed atmosphere which enhances concentration and promotes intellectual growth. Three imposing buildings on the campus house classrooms, lecture halls, dormitories, administrative offices, library, dining hall, auditorium and facilities for worship. Basketball courts, an outdoor pool and athletic field, and an indoor gymnasium provide opportunities for sports and exercise.


Conferred first honorary degrees upon President Gerald R. Ford and Board Chairman, David T. Chase. Since then, honorary degrees are conferred annually upon prominent national personalities including every New Jersey Governor since Governor Thomas Kean

1978

1979

■ Accredited by The Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools (AARTS) ■ Founding of Annual Jewish Renaissance Fair, attended by many thousands.

Founding of Yeshiva Summer Program for scholastically advanced high school age students

1982

1984

1983

1985

Dedicated Congregation Levi Yitzchok of Morristown

"Mortgage Burning" of 15-acre campus

1981

Purchased sixty-six acres of property for faculty and student housing and future expansion

Dedicated The Weinstein Study Hall

decision made in the early part of the century, and with the support and blessing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and the Board of Trustees, we moved to our present suburban location. In 1983 we acquired a 66-acre tract across the street from the main campus.

New Programs With the passage of time, our original student body of ten Tomchei Tmimim students has grown in caliber and size. In 1972, recognizing the vital contribution we could offer the “Baal Teshuva” movement, we inaugurated our Tiferes Bachurim program which has enabled thousands of young men to increase their knowledge and practice of Judaism.

Historical Background In 1897 the 5th Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom B. Schneersohn, founded the first Tomchei Tmimim Yeshivah in Lubavitch, Russia. Early in the 20th century it was decided that Torah students would flourish in

Aware that the summer months are a fertile area for more than just play, in 1972 we opened Gan Israel Summer Programs for pre-Bar/Bas Mitzvah children. Here, learning is combined with sports, trips, and other fun summer activities.

a rural, small town environment - away from distrac-

A

tions. Yeshivos were started in a number of Russian

and fourteen-year-old “Masmidim” boys, our Yeshi-

towns, such as Haraditsch, Zhebin and Dokszyci.

va Summer Program, began in 1981. It has received

The Rabbinical College of America was established in 1956 in a one-family house in Newark, New Jersey, with a student body of 10. In 1971, keeping with the

meaningful

summer

program

for

thirteen-

nation-wide acclaim throughout the Lubavitch movement and has a waiting list for the 200 openings.


■ Developed First phase of "Harry Wilf Residences" at the 66-acre property ■ Founded Kolel Program for married students in the New Direction Program ■ Established the Jack and Ernestine Burstyn Fellowship Fund ■ Dedicated Mikvah Israel of Atlantic County

1990

Established the Ronald S. Lauder Institute for Eastern European Jewry

1987

CURRENT NEWS

■ Dedicated Mikvah Bais Chana Lubavitch of Morristown – Sarah Esther Rosenhaus Mikvah Institute ■ The Abraham Izak Dining Hall ■ Judaica Library on Wheels

1991

1994

Dedicated The Berger Auditorium

1995

Ground-breaking for two additional buildings of the "Harry Wilf Residences" for faculty and married students

MARRIED STUDENTS

Recently, 100 people celebrated the first culmination of a 2 year advanced study program at the Yeshivas Tiferes Bachurim of the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, New Jersey.

The HARRY WILF RESIDENCES, located on the 66

The all new “Rabbincal Leadership Program” conceived by Rabbi Yakov Wagner promotes a unique approach in contrast to other contemporary Rabbinical courses.

ments for married students, bringing the total living

“Leadership is less about making room in your mind to accumulate knowledge, as it is about making room in your heart to accumulate people.” claims Wagner. “The objectives set out by Tiferes Bachurim is to shape leaders that will be the pride of our people.”

Tiferes Bachurim Program, a Kolel, started in 1987 for

“It is our goal to empower our students with the knowledge of contemporary issues. Focusing on practical elements in Jewish education,” says Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky, Rosh Yeshiva. While each graduate is certified to become a community leader, many will continue onto professional careers. The assembled were addressed by and Yehoshua (Jason) Bedrick, a former member of the New Hampshire state legislature. The Rabbinical College of America’s Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim offers advanced education focusing on preserving ancient Jewish Law and philosophy for young men who grew up with little or no formal religious education. The weekend the first of its type in over ten years, attracted over forty participants from as far as Florida and California. For some the workshops and issues addressed was the highlight while for others it was the inviting atmosphere. www.tiferesonline.com

acres, was completed in March of 1996 with the addition of six faculty townhouses and eight garden apartunits to 36. Driven by the needs of the students in our married Baalei Teshuva students, has grown each year.


1998

■ Construction completed Phase II of the "Harry Wilf Residences" – total of 36 units ■ Renovation and expansion of New Direction Program dormitory wing for 73 students ■ Expanded to larger quarters - Lubavitch Outreach Center of Essex County

Founding of Rabbinic Ordination Program – for select candidates

■ Established The Jack and Estelle Futterman Chair in Judaic Studies The Living Legacy Program

First Rabbinic Ordination ceremony held in February – 29 ordained. Ceremony presided by former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu

2001

1996

Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Rabbinical Ordination

2002

■ Construction started for additional dormitory facilities ■ Established the Friendship Circle – for children with special needs; presently serving close to 400 children and teenagers; over 800 volunteers

REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim Kollel For Married Students Cheder Lubavitch Kollel Tiferes Avreichim

RAB B I N ICAL COLLEG E OF AM E R ICA

Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim

A Global Treasure

IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS

THINK GLOBAL — ACT LOCAL

Our physical plant is constantly being improved. We

Our alumni are now located on six continents, serv-

installed a new water main with increased water pres-

ing as rabbis, teachers and community leaders. In the

sure capacity to service the entire campus. A new reg-

words of Senator Joseph Lieberman (D. CT), “Mor-

ulation-compliant state-of-the-art fire safety system

ristown has become the West Point of the Chabad-

was installed throughout the complex. In the process,

Lubavitch movement.” By establishing regional edu-

a great deal of asbestos was removed, in compliance

cational offices throughout the state, we can bring the

with State and Federal regulations. New fire doors

College to local communities. There are currently 45

have been installed. Dormitory lavatory facilities have

regional institutions in New Jersey. We bring Torah

been upgraded. A new climate-controlled dormitory

to the communities and, in return, we receive student

building was completed in February, 2004.

referrals and increased local financial support.


y

he le – h

ng

en-

■ Rabbinic Ordination ceremony held March 21, 2004 – 75 students ordained. Most will assume outreach positions in many corners of the world ■ April - Received Certificate of Occupancy for new dormitory building for 133 additional students ■ Established Summer Mesivta Program for 16- and 17-year-olds

2004

2005

■ Completed 7.5 million dollar expansion of new dormatory building, The Gruhin Plaza, and structural improvements of campus facilities ■ Established "Mini Gan Izzy" Day Camp for twoto four-year-olds in West Orange

■ Official dedication of new dormitory building and other campus and facilities improvements ■ March: officially re-dedicated the Gan Israel Camp as "THE SHERRY WILZIG IZAK GAN ISRAEL DAY CAMPS"

2006

The College’s widespread involvement in communal affairs gives students opportunities to develop skills in the areas of leadership and public relations. Further, they gain first-hand experience in the practical

CURRENT NEWS

application of Torah concepts to real life. Due to the students’ efforts, mitzvah observance and awareness in schools, clubs, hospitals, summer camps, and business offices has increased profoundly. The fundamental mitzvos of Tefillin, Mezuzah, Kashruth and the celebration of Jewish holidays have all become a vital aspect in the lives of many previously uninformed and unaffiliated Jews.

The Rabbinical College remains the center and guiding light from which all New Jersey Chabad Houses emanate.

Pinchus Taylor, a recent graduate of the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, NJ and Berel Brafman, a current Yeshivah student and grandson of Rabbi Moshe Herson, Dean of the Rabbinical College, had the amazing opportunity to spend the recent Pesach holiday in Greece at the request of the local Shliach, Rabbi Mendel Hendel, who heard about them from their past experiences and worked it out that they could go.


2007

■ Awarded Rabbinical Ordination to 102 graduates, the highest number yet. Ceremony presided over by the former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu ■ Established new Chabad center in the town of Ewing

2009

■ Established Chabad of Mountain Lakes in April, offering weekly Torah classes and holiday programs ■ Lubavitch on the Palisades synagogue expansion ■ Inagural Founders' Event in Palm Beach, Florida

■ Held 1st Rabbinical Leadership Program graduation ceremonies for Tiferes Bachurim at a 3-day Parents Weekend.

2011

■ Established new Chabad Center in Gloucester County

2012

2010

CONTINENTS AFR ICA ASIA AUSTRALIA EUROPE NORTH AM E R ICA SOUTH AM E R ICA

■ Rabbinic Ordination Ceremony of over 280 Graduates officiated by from Rabbi Israel Meir Lau – former chief Rabbi of Israel

OUR GLOBAL IMPACT

July ■ Completion of 3-story Hebrew school building in R A B B I N I C A L C O L L E G E O F White A Global Treasure Meadow Lake, NJ.

AM E R ICA

2008

Spreading Yiddishkeit and Chassidishe warmth at every stop, these two young men have spent previous holidays in Sitka, Alaska, S. Cruz and Florida, always documenting their time on videos and posting them online. A result of this was their being contacted by Rabbi Hendel to come to Greece and assist him with Pesach and providing them with, in their own words, an amazing experience! There are about 3,000 Jews in Athens and many scattered throughout the rest of the mainland and islands. During their time in Greece, “they met many Jews, gave out lots of shmurah matzoh and put on tefilin with many members of the community.”

L-R: Pinchus Taylor and Berel Brafman in Athens, Greece

In addition to extensive Seder preparations that took a lot of time, kashering utensils, etc. a few of their activities included making a “kids day” where there was a matzoh bakery and lots of games with a Pesach theme. They went to the Israeli Embassy to meet with the Jews there. Possibly the most special event was printing Tanyas for the very first time in a city called Chalkida, on one of the Greek Islands. Berel and Pinchus spent the first Seder with about 200 people, a mix of natives and tourists, at the Novotel Hotel in Athens. The 2nd Seder was spent at Rabbi Hendel’s home with approximately 30 guests. Both of the young men agreed that they enjoyed the nine days they were in Greece very much and are looking forward to the next exciting opportunity to continue their amazing activities. The Rabbinical College is indeed very proud of the fine work being done by our students and alumni as they reach out to be of service in all areas of the world; becoming beacons of hope for the future to all those they come in contact with, spreading the light and love of Lubavitch for everyone to see and feel.

The thank you letter from Rabbi Hendel to the young men.


S

CANADA

S C OT L A N D

DENMA

NETHERLAND

ENGLAND

GERMAN B E LG I U M SWITZERLAND

FRANCE

U N I T E D S TAT E S

S PA I N

AU LUX E M BOU RG

I TA

MEXICO

IRGIN ISLANDS P U E R T O R I CVO

PA N A M A

C O LO M B I A

BRAZIL

SOUT

CH I LE

ARGENTINA


SWEDEN RUSSIA

ARK

DS

NY S LOVA K I A CZ ECH R E P U B LIC

UKRAINE

STRIA H U NGARY K Y R GY Z S TA N

A LY TURKEY

CHINA

ISRAEL

THAILAND

SINGAPORE D E M . R E P. OF CONGO

TH AF R ICA

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

CONTINENTS AFR ICA

OUR GLOBAL IMPACT

ASIA AUSTRALIA EUROPE NORTH AM E R ICA

RAB B I N ICAL COLLEG E OF AM E R ICA

SOUTH AM E R ICA

A Global Treasure


ARGENTINA Rabbi Yaakov Birman Rabbi Menachem Grunblatt Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt Rabbi Dovid Plotka Rabbi Jacobo Plotka Rabbi Tuvia Serber Rabbi Pinchas Sudry Rabbi Iair Vasershten

Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Buenos Aires La Plata Buenos Aires Santa Fe

AUSTRALIA Rabbi Yacov Barber Rabbi Eli Cohen Rabbi Michoel Gourarie Rabbi Shmuel Kopel Rabbi Levy Kurinsky Rabbi Menachem Lipskier Rabbi Moshe Loewenthal Rabbi Dov Oliver Rabbi Yehuda Straiton Rabbi Shabsi Tayar Ravvi Mayer Wilschanski

S. Caulfield Sydney Bondi St. Ives McKinnon Balavlava E. St. Kilda Caulfield N. Sydney Bondi Sydney

Rabbi Shneor Raskin Rabbi Avrohom Ustianzov

Vienna Vienna

AUSTRIA

BELGIUM Rabbi Shmuel Pinson Rabbi Yossi Waks

Brussels Brussels

BRAZIL Rabbi Yossi Alpern

S. Paulo

Rabbi Mendel Begun S. Paulo Rabbi Mordechai (Motti) Begun S. Paulo Rabbi Schmuel Osher Begun S. Paulo Rabbi Noach Gansburg S. Paulo Rabbi Dovid Goldberg S. Paulo Rabbi Dovid Gornstein S. Paulo Rabbi Moishe Libersohn S. Paulo Rabbi Jose Mizrachi S. Paulo Rabbi Chaim Ossowiecki S. Paulo Rabbi Eliyahu Rosenfeld S. Paulo Rabbi Aaron Schapiro S. Paulo Rabbi Aaron Stawsky S. Paulo

CANADA Rabbi Menachem Altein Rabbi Vidal Bekerman Rabbi Berel Bell Rabbi Yisroel Bernath Rabbi Binyomin Bitton Rabbi Snir David Bitton Rabbi Yehoshua Botnick Rabbi Benyomin Bresinger Dr. Joseph Caytak Rabbi Sholom Davidsohn Rabbi Moshe Fischer Rabbi Menachem Gansburg Rabbi Moshe Goldman Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum Rabbi Yossi Hecht Rabbi Boruch Heidingsfeld Rabbi Moishe Krasnanski Rabbi Zalman Marozov

Montreal Thornhill Montreal Montreal Vancouver Montreal Ottawa Montreal Ottawa Dollard Des Ormeaux Montreal Toronto Waterloo Thornhill Oak Ridges Winnipeg Mt. Royal Montreal


Rabbi Nachman Mochkin Rabbi Chanoch Rosenfeld Rabbi Mendy Rosenfeld Rabbi Dov Schochet Rabbi Yossi Shanowitz Rabbi Schneur Silberstein Rabbi Yacov Simmonds Rabbi Matis Stebben Rabbi Moshe Steiner Rabbi Menachem Teitelbaum Rabbi Shmuel Weiss Rabbi Yehoshua Yarmush

Montreal Hamilton Montreal Toronto Westmount Ville S. Laurent Winnipeg Thornhill Toronto Montreal Montreal Montreal

CHILE Rabbi Ishai Libersohn

Santiago

CHINA Rabbi Mordechai Avtzon

Hong Kong

COLOMBIA Rabbi Yehoshua Rosenfeld

Bogota

CZECH REPUBLIC Rabbi Manis Barash

Prague

DEM. REP. OF CONGO Rabbi Shlomo Bentolila

Kinshasa

DENMARK Rabbi Yitzchok Loewenthal

Copenhagen

ENGLAND Rabbi Hillel Blesofsky Rabbi Alexander Dubrawsky

Manchester Radlett

Rabbi Mendel Gordon Rabbi Hillel Gruber Rabbi Moshe Levy Rabbi Zalman Lewis Rabbi Gershon Overlander Rabbi Levi Paris Rabbi Yosef Schtroks Rabbi Leivi Sudak Rabbi Menachem Sufrin Rabbi Laivy Vogel Rabbi Tzvi Hirsh Vogel Rabbi Daniel Walker Rabbi Levi Wineberg

London Welwyn Garden London E. Sussex London London London Middlesex Leeds London London Wilmslow Salford

FRANCE Rabbi Eliyahu Altabe Marseille Rabbi Itshak Altabe Paris Rabbi Menachem Altabe Nice Rabbi Levi Azimov N. Sur Seine Rabbi Asher Benhamu Fontenay Sous Bois Rabbi Menachem Bensoussan Thiais Rabbi Yossi Gorodetzky Paris Rabbi Levy Gurewitz Ecully Rabbi Schneor Gurewitz Villeurbanne Rabbi Menachem Lasry Fontenay-Sous-Bois Rabbi Mendel Matusof Cannes Rabbi Menachem Mergui Creteil Rabbi Menachem Mergui Villiers Sur Marne Rabbi Shmuel Mergui Puteaux Rabbi Mendel Nisenbaum Montigny-le Bretonneux Rabbi Menachem Samama Strasbourg Rabbi Levi Sarfati Maisons-Laffitte


Rabbi Menachem Sarfati Rabbi Menachen Sebag Rabbi Michael Sojcher Rabbi Levi Uzan Rabbi Menachem Uzan Rabbi Menachem Zekri

Poissy St-Germain-en-Laye Boulogne L’Hay-les-Roses Paris St-Cloud

GERMANY Rabbi Yehuda Tiechtel

Berlin

HUNGARY Rabbi Shmuel Raskin

Budapest

ISRAEL Rabbi Menachem Brod Rabbi Yisroel Brod Rabbi Uri Cohen Rabbi Mendel Deren Rabbi Yosef Ebert Rabbi Tzafrir Enosh Rabbi Menachem Hecht Rabbi Amir Hertz Rabbi Tal Mandel Rabbi Moshe Sasonkin Rabbi Menachem Traxler Rabbi Yisroel Wichnin

Kfar Chabad Kfar Chabad Ashkelon Jerusalem Jerusalem Givat Shmuel Tel Aviv Rechovot Safed Metulla Tzfas Jerusalem

ITALY Rabbi Moshe Lazar

Milan

KYRGYZSTAN Rabbi Aryeh Raichman

Bishkek

LUXEMBOURG Rabbi Mendel Edelman

Luxembourg

MEXICO Rabbi Menachem Polichenco

Tijuana

NEW ZEALAND Rabbi Mendel Goldstein

Panama City

Moscow Moscow Sochi Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Dnepropetrovsk Krasnodar Voronezh

SCOTLAND Rabbi Dovid Cohen

Glasgow

SINGAPORE Rabbi Mordechai Abergel

Belle Vue

SLOVAKIA Rabbi Boruch Myers Rabbi Zev Stiefel

Bratislava Bratislava

SOUTH AFRICA Rabbi Eitan Ash Rabbi Sholom Bacher Rabbi Moishe Carlebach Rabbi Pesach Fishman Rabbi Dovid Haller Rabbi Mendel Lipskar Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Rabbi Dovid Masinter Rabbi Mendel Popack Rabbi Mordechai Rodal Rabbi Ariel Woznica

Johannesburg Gauteng Gauteng Orchards Johannesburg Orchards Gauteng Savoy Estate Sea Point Johannesburg Gauteng

SPAIN Marbella

SWEDEN Rabbi Alexander Namdar

Amsterdam Utrecht Limberg

PANAMA Rabbi Gabriel Benayon

Rabbi Pinchas Althaus Rabbi Avrohom Berkowitz Rabbi Ari Edelkopf Rabbi Mendel Goldberg Rabbi Zeev Dov Halperin Rabbi Yakov Klein Rabbi Boruch Kleynberg Rabbi Berel Lazar Rabbi Michoel Mishulovin Rabbi Yonah Pruss Rabbi Shneor Segal Rabbi Levi Stiefel

Rabbi Yecheskel Goldstein Christchurch City

NETHERLANDS Rabbi Menachem Evers Rabbi Aryeh Leib Heintz Rabbi Yaakov Schapiro

RUSSIA

Goteborg

SWITZERLAND Rabbi Mendel Rosenfeld Rabbi Sholom Rosenfeld

Zurich Zurich


TURKEY Rabbi Mendy Chitrik THAILAND Rabbi Yoseph Kantor

Istanbul Bangkok

UKRAINE Rabbi Mendel Cohen Rabbi Nachum Erentrei Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetski Rabbi Sholom Nachshon

Mariupol Zaporozhe Dnepropetropsk Dnepropetropsk

U.S. ARMY SERVING IN ALL AREAS OF COMBAT: Rabbi Shmuel Felzenberg

UNITED STATES ARIZONA Rabbi Ram Bigelman Rabbi Yossi Bryski Rabbi Moshe Levertov Rabbi Mendy Lipskier Rabbi DovBer Shapiro Rabbi Shmuel Tiechtel Rabbi Yosef Winner

Tucson Paradise Valley Phoenix Chandler Flagstaff Tempe Tucson

ARKANSAS Rabbi Menachem Greisman Rabbi Bentzion Pape

Rogers Little Rock

Pacific Grove Redondo Beach Los Angeles Camarillo Berkeley San Diego Palo Alto Sherman Oaks Redondo Beach Santa Monica Oxnard Los Angeles Beverly Hills Los Angeles Los Angeles Pleasanton Poway Los Angeles Westlake Village Bakersfield Mill Valley Long Beach San Diego Napa San Jose Pacific Palisades Chico

COLORADO

CALIFORNIA Rabbi Aharon Abend Rabbi Elly Andrusier Rabbi Levi Blesofsky Rabbi Chalom Boudjnah Rabbi Shmarya Brownstein Rabbi Chaim Bryski Rabbi Zalman Carlebach Rabbi Tzemach Cunin Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie Rabbi Sender Engel Rabbi Simcha Frankel Rabbi Eliyahu Friedman Rabbi Dov Goldman Rabbi Benzion Gottlieb Rabbi Dov Greenberg Rabbi Shmuly Hayes Rabbi Baruch Hecht Rabbi Yossi Hecht

Rabbi Dovid Holtzberg Rabbi Shmuel Karnowsky Rabbi Nachman Kreiman Rabbi Aryeh Lang Rabbi Gil Leeds Rabbi Moishe Leider Rabbi Yosef Levin Rabbi Menachem Lipskier Rabbi Dovid Lisbon Rabbi Shlomo Menkes Rabbi Dovber Muchnik Rabbi Dov Newman Rabbi Hertzel Peer Rabbi Eyal Rav-Noy Rabbi Michael Rav-Noy Rabbi Yisroel Leib Resnick Rabbi Mendy Rubenfeld Rabbi Gershon Sandler Rabbi Yitzchak Sapochkinsky Rabbi Shmuel Schlanger Rabbi Hillel Scop Rabbi Levi Selwyn Rabbi Dovid Smoller Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum Rabbi Noach Vogel Rabbi Shlomo Zacks Rabbi Mendy Zwiebel

Van Nuys Irvine Yorba Linda San Diego Davis Thousand Oaks San Diego Century City Yorba Linda Huntington Beach Los Angeles Calabasas Los Angeles Lomita Palo Alto Los Angeles Los Angeles Lomita

Rabbi Yakov Borenstein Rabbi Levi Brackman Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik

Longmont Evergreen Ft. Collins

CONNECTICUT Rabbi Sholom Deitsch Rabbi Yisroel Deren Rabbi Yeshaya Gopin Rabbi David Hordiner Rabbi Yosef Hodakov Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky

Ridgefield Stamford West Hartford Stamford New Haven Glastonbury

DELAWARE Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman Rabbi Elchonon Vogel

Newark Wilmington

FLORIDA Rabbi Berel Barash Rabbi Tzvi Bronstein

Jupiter Miami Beach


Rabbi Levi Chanowitz Rabbi Sholom Ber Dubov Rabbi Yisroel Frankforter Rabbi Yoel Gancz Rabbi Yossi Geisinsky Rabbi Menachem Greenberg Rabbi Mendy Gutnick Rabbi Shmuel Gutnick Rabbi Moishe Kievman Rabbi Schneur Korf Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky Rabbi Yossi Lebovics Rabbi Ed Leibowitz Rabbi Mendy Levy Rabbi Chaim Lipskier Rabbi Zev Lipskier Rabbi Shraga Mann Rabbi Shmuel Novack Rabbi Shneiur Oirechman Rabbi Menachem Rubashkin Rabbi Moshe Scheiner Rabbi Bentzion Singer Rabbi Menachem Smith Rabbi Joseph Stern Rabbi Yitzchok Teitelbaum Rabbi Mendy Tennenhaus Rabbi Yehoshua Tibor Rabbi Yechezkel Unsdorfer

Sunrise Maitland Miami Beach West Palm Beach Coral Springs Bonita Springs Parkland Boca Raton Highland Lakes Hollywood Ponte Vedra Beach Lauderhill Maitland Bay Harbor Islands Oviedo Miami Beach Miami Beach Jacksonville Tallahassee Brandon Palm Beach W. Lake Worth N. Miami Beach Surfside Miami Beach Hollywood Surfside Weston

GEORGIA Rabbi Mendel Gurary Rabbi Aaron Karp Rabbi Shneur Lipskier

Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta

IDAHO Rabbi Mendel Lifshitz

Boise

ILLINOIS Rabbi Meir Benhiyoun Rabbi Yishaya Benjaminson Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Cohen Rabbi Dovid Flinkenstein Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein Rabbi Levi Notik Rabbi Yochanan Posner Rabbi Yoseph Schanowitz Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel Rabbi Moshe Wolf

Chicago Glenview Chicago Wilmette Evanston Chicago Skokie Highland Park Champaign Skokie

INDIANA Rabbi Avrohom Grossbaum IOWA Rabbi Levi Goldstein Rabbi Mendel Wilhelm KANSAS Rabbi Elchonon Friedman

Indianapolis Des Moines Postville Overland Park

KENTUCKY Rabbi Avrohom Litvin Rabbi Naftali Michalowsky

Louisville Louisville

MARYLAND Rabbi Nachum Bukiet Rabbi Mendy Kaplan Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan Rabbi Moshe Slavaticki

Baltimore Germantown Baltimore Baltimore

MASSACHUSETTS Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Backman Rabbi Alter Bukiet Rabbi Peretz Chein Rabbi Levi Fogelman Rabbi Menachem Horowitz Rabbi Yossi Kivman Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky Rabbi Noach Kosofsky Rabbi Yosef Resnick Rabbi Dan Rodkin Rabbi Menachem Uminer

Sommerville Lexington Waltham Natick Sharon Mansfield Springfield Longmeadow Sharon Brighton Chestnut Hill

MICHIGAN Rabbi Levi Feller Rabbi Hershel Finman Rabbi Sholom Galperin Rabbi Aharon Goldstein Rabbi Alter Goldstein Rabbi Menachem Gottlieb Rabbi Yehuda Mann Rabbi Dov Stein Rabbi Yecheskel Stein Rabbi Avrohom Susskind Rabbi Yosef Susskind Rabbi Yonah Goldberg Rabbi Yosef Shagalow

West St. Paul Oak Park Oak Park Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Oak Park Oak Park West Bloomfield West Bloomfield Oak Park Oak Park St. Paul St. Louis Park


MINNESOTA Rabbi Chayim Friedman Rabbi Mordechai Friedman

St. Paul St. Paul

MISSOURI Rabbi Levi Landa Rabbi Avi Rubenfeld

St. Louis Chesterfield

MONTANA Rabbi Chaim Bruk

Bozeman

NEVADA Rabbi Avraham Granat Rabbi Shlomo Lazarus Rabbi Moshe Rodman Rabbi Yehoshua Segall

Las Vegas Las Vegas Las Vegas Las Vegas

NEW JERSEY Rabbi Mordechai Baumgarten Rockaway Rabbi Avrohom Bechor Mt. Freedom Rabbi Avrohom Blesofsky Fanwood Rabbi Chaim Brafman Morristown Rabbi Yisroel Cotlar Morristown Rabbi Levi Dubinsky Mountain Lakes Rabbi Shmaya Galperin Holmdel Rabbi Moshe Gourarie Toms River Rabbi Moshe Grossbaum Paramus Rabbi Boruch Hecht Morristown Rabbi Mendel Herson Basking Ridge Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky Hillside Rabbi Chanoch Kaplan Franklin Lakes Rabbi Menachem Kasowitz West Orange Rabbi Boruch Klar West Orange Rabbi Eli Kornfeld Annandale Rabbi Shmaya Krinsky Hillsborough Rabbi Mendy Lewis Old Tappan Rabbi Shmuel Lewis Sparta Rabbi Shalom Lubin Madison/ Parsippany Rabbi Yitzchok Moully Basking Ridge Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport Margate Rabbi Yaakov Shusterman Flanders Rabbi Nachman Simon Delmar Rabbi Mendel Solomon Short Hills Rabbi Yossi Spalter Montville Rabbi Yitzchok Tenenbaum Morristown Rabbi David Volfman Morristown

NEW MEXICO Rabbi Bentzion Futerfas

Albuquerque

NEW YORK Rabbi Abner Aminov Rabbi Shimon Andrusier Rabbi Yehuda Balashov Rabbi Yaakov Bankhalter Rabbi Yerachmiel Benjaminson Rabbi Moshe Berghoff Rabbi Yonah Blum Rabbi Yisroel Bongart Rabbi Nissen Brenenson Rabbi Pesach Burston Rabbi Benzion Chanowitz Rabbi Yitzchok Chayempour Rabbi Mendel Cohen Rabbi Moishe Feiglin Rabbi Tzvi Freeman Rabbi Yisroel Fried Rabbi Shmuel Gancz Rabbi Shaya Gansbourg Rabbi Mendy Goldberg Rabbi Yechiel Goldberg Rabbi Yossi Gordon Rabbi Chaim Grossbaum Rabbi Noson Gurary Rabbi Eliezer Hott Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski Rabbi Shlomo Kugel Rabbi Avrohom Lehr Rabbi Dan Lewin Rabbi Shmuel Lieberman Rabbi Yossi Madvig Rabbi Yosef Margolin Rabbi Shmuel Metzger Rabbi Yehoshua Metzger Rabbi Yossi Moya Rabbi Yisroel Newman Rabbi Dovid Okonov Rabbi Sholom Paltiel Rabbi S. Zalman Paris Rabbi Moshe Plotkin Rabbi Yosef Rubin Rabbi Yaakov Saacks Rabbi Eliyahu Shifrin

Brooklyn Albany Bronx New York Brooklyn Brooklyn New York Brooklyn Brooklyn Goshen Monticello Kew Gardens Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn New York Suffern Brooklyn Coram Brooklyn Brooklyn Lake Grove Buffalo Brooklyn Brooklyn New York New York Dix Hills Vestal West Hempstead Oswego Brooklyn New York New York Brooklyn Great Neck Brooklyn Port Washington New York New Paltz Clifton Park Dix Hills Little Neck


Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin Brooklyn Rabbi Binyomin Simpson Monsey Rabbi Joseph Sirota Buffalo Rabbi Zev Steinhauser Brooklyn Rabbi Yisroel Stone New York Rabbi Tzvi Stroh Brooklyn Rabbi Bentzion Sudak Brooklyn Rabbi Shneur Zalman Teitelbaum Bronx Rabbi Yankee Teitelbaum Brooklyn Rabbi Tuvia Teldon Commack Rabbi Ilan Weinberg Port Washington Rabbi Yaakov Weiss Loudonville Rabbi Shaul Wertheimer Flushing Rabbi Yankel Wilschanski Brooklyn Rabbi Avrohom Wolowik Monsey Rabbi Dov Yaffe Parksville

Rabbi Menachem Schmidt Rabbi Shraga Sherman Rabbi Eliezer Shusterman Rabbi Eli Strasberg TEXAS Rabbi Mendel Dubrawsky Rabbi Zev Johnson Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff Rabbi Eliezer Lazaroff Rabbi Betzalel Marinovsky Rabbi Yossi Marrus Rabbi Simcha Morgenstern Rabbi Peretz Shapiro Rabbi Mendel Traxler Rabbi Moshe Traxler

NORTH CAROLINA

Rabbi Binyomin Zippel

Rabbi Shneur Zalman Bluming Chapel Hill Rabbi Pinchas Herman Raleigh Rabbi Yishaya Susskind Asheville

OHIO

Rabbi Zalman Wilhelm

OKLAHOMA Rabbi Ovadia Goldman

Oklahoma City

WASHINGTON

PENNSYLVANIA Rabbi Yisroel Altein Pittsburgh Rabbi Zev Baram Philadelphia Rabbi David Brownstein Wilkes-Barre Rabbi Yosef Deren Pittsburgh Rabbi Zalman Gerber Wynnewood Rabbi Elazar Green Lancaster Rabbi Eli Gurevitz Bryn Mawr Rabbi Yaacov Halperin Allentown Rabbi Yehoshua Hoexter Pittsburgh Rabbi Ephraim Levin Philadelphia Rabbi Gedaliah Lowenstein Philadelphia Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld Pittsburgh Rabbi Eliyahu Rothman Pittsburgh Rabbi Shmuly Rothman Pittsburgh Rabbi Mordechai Rudolph Pittsburgh

Burlington

VIRGINIA Rabbi Elazar Bloom Rabbi Levi Brashevitzky Rabbi Shlomo Mayer

Portland Portland Portland

Salt Lake City

VERMONT

Cincinnati

Rabbi Dov Bialo Rabbi Avrohom Perlstein Rabbi Mordechai Wilhelm

Dallas Austin Houston Houston Houston San Antonio Houston Dallas Houston Houston

UTAH

Rabbi Moshe Toron

OREGON

Philadelphia Merion Station Pittsburgh Media

Rabbi Levi Backman Rabbi Yecheskel Edelman Rabbi Yehoshua Fuchs Rabbi Zev Goldberg Rabbi Yisroel Hahn

Blacksburg Norfolk Charlottesville

Bellingham Olympia Seattle Seattle Spokane

WISCONSIN Rabbi Yaakov Elman Rabbi Mendel Matusof Rabbi Avrohom Schapiro Rabbi Mendel Shmotkin Rabbi Shmaya Shmotkin Rabbi Betzalel Wilschanski

Milwaukee Madison Milwaukee Milwaukee Milwaukee Kenosha

PUERTO RICO Rabbi Menachem Zarchi

Carolina

VIRGIN ISLANDS Rabbi Asher Federman

St. Thomas


Rabbinical College of America

Educational Programs

Understandably, we are quite proud of the many programs offered by the Rabbinical College.

NEW DIRECTION/TIFERES BACHURIM PROGRAM

background in Hebrew Language and Grammar, Ara-

The aim of the New Direction Program is the achieve-

the course of study offered at Morristown is basically

ment of two simultaneous, complementary goals.

that of any Rabbinical or Talmudical academy, except

These goals are, firstly, the acquiring of a significant

that in addition to Talmudic studies, considerable time

amount of broad-ranging knowledge and, secondly,

is devoted to the study of Chabad Philosophy.

the acquisition of an array of analytical tools and skills. Thus, the graduating student is equipped with the background and skills necessary to pursue a lifetime of Talmudic study. A key to the success of this program over the past 31 years has been the successful integration of both goals through a carefully selected sequence of courses combined with ever-increasing demands on the intellectual ability and developing skills of the beginning student

ADVANCED TALMUD PROGRAM/ TOMCHEI TMIMIM The Advanced Talmud Program is designed for young men with a secondary education in Jewish studies. Such students arrive at the institution with a strong

maic, Jewish Codes, Liturgy, Bible and Scriptures, Philosophy and Ethics and, of course, Talmud. For them

The core of the academic program lies in the area of Talmudic studies. A preponderant portion of the curriculum consists of the analysis of selected tractates of the Talmud which are studied for both in-depth comprehension and broad-ranging scholarship.

RABBINIC ORDINATION PROGRAM Students who have completed the five-year Advanced Talmud Program, which usually includes at least one year of shelichus, are eligible to enter the Rabbinical Ordination Program. However, due to limited capacity, the College can only accept a portion of those who qualify. This necessitates a selection process, which results in a highly motivated group of young scholars.


regional affiliates New Jersey Regional Headquarters MOrristown

Rabbi Moshe Herson (973) 267-9404 RAB B I N ICAL COLLEG E OF AM E R ICA

A Global Treasure


Meet our

NEW JERSEY SHLUCHIM

Atlantic County

Rabbi Shmuel Rapoport, Director (609) 344-5398 Bergen County

Rabbi Levi Neubort, Fair Lawn (201) 794-3770 Rabbi Yosef Orenstein, Woodcliff Lake (201) 476-0157

Rabbi Ephraim Simon, Director (201) 907-0686

Rabbi Mordechai Shain, Tenafly (201) 871-1152

Rabbi Ari Abramovitz, Woodcliff Lake (845) 558-8464

Burlington County

Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein, Fair Lawn (201) 794-3770 Rabbi Dov Drizin, Woodcliff Lake (201) 476-0157 Rabbi Yitzchak Gershovitz, Tenafly (201) 871-1152 Rabbi MIchoel Golden, Teaneck (201) 907-0686 Rabbi Moshe Grossbaum, Paramus (201) 262-7172 Rabbi Chanoch Kaplan, Franklin Lakes (201) 848-0449

Rabbi Yitzchok Kahan, Medford (856) 874-1500 Camden County

Rabbi Menachem Mangel, Director (856) 874-1500 Rabbi Kaminker, Cherry Hill (856) 874-1500 Cape May County

Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport, Ventnor (609) 992-4100 Cumberland County

Rabbi Yossi Katz, Tenafly (201) 871-1152

Rabbi Yisroel Rapoport, Director (856) 692-4232

Rabbi Meir Konikov, Fort Lee (201) 886-1238

Essex County

Rabbi Menachem Korer, Tenafly (201) 871-1152 Rabbi Mendy Lewis, Old Tappan (201) 767-4008

Rabbi Boruch Klar, Director (973) 731-0770 Rabbi Levi Grossbaum, Livingston (973) 251-0200


Meet our

NEW JERSEY SHLUCHIM

Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum, Livingston (973) 251-0200

Rabbi Eitan Webb, Princeton (609) 683-3780

Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz, West Orange (973) 731-0770

Rabbi Shmuel Wilhelm, Princeton (609) 252-0124

Rabbi Yisroel Rosenblum, Livingston (973) 251-0200

Middlesex County

Rabbi Mendel Solomon, Short Hills (973) 379-2285 Gloucester County

Rabbi Levi Azimov, South Brunswick (732) 398-9492 Rabbi Sholom Ber Cohen, South Brunswick (732) 398-9492

Rabbi Avrohom Richler, Mullica Hill (856) 417-3220

Rabbi Menachem Raices, North Brunswick (847) 800-1772

Hudson County

Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky, Monroe Township (732) 656-1616

Rabbi Moshe Schapiro, Hoboken (201) 386-5222

Monmouth County

Hunterdon County

Rabbi Boruch Chazanow, Director (732) 972-3687

Rabbi Eli Kornfeld, Annandale (908) 238-9002 Mercer County

Rabbi Dovid Dubov, Director (609) 252-0124 Rabbi Yitzchok Goldenberg, Lawrenceville (609) 882-4330 Rabbi Akiva Greenbaum, Ewing (646) 701-2202 Rabbi Sholom Leverton, West Windsor (609) 448-9369

Rabbi Avrohom Bernstein, Freehold (732) 972-3687 Rabbi Shmaya Galperin, Holmdel (732) 772-1998 Rabbi Levi Schapiro, Marlboro (732) 972-3687 Rabbi Shmuel Volovik, Manalapan (718) 915-8771 Rabbi Levi Wolosow, Morganville (732) 972-3687


Meet our

NEW JERSEY SHLUCHIM

Morris County

Somerset County

Rabbi Asher Herson, Director (973) 625-1525

Rabbi Mendel Herson, Director (908) 604-8844

Rabbi Mordechai Baumgarten, Mountain Lakes (973) 625-1525

Rabbi Shmaya Krinsky, Hillsborough (908) 874-0444

Rabbi Avrohom Bechor, Randolph (973) 895-3070

Rabbi Yitzchok Moully, Basking Ridge (908) 604-8844

Rabbi Levi Dubinsky, Denville (973) 551-1898

Sussex County

Rabbi Shalom Lubin, Parsippany/ Madison (973) 377-0707 Rabbi Yossi Spalter, Montville (973) 316-9064

Rabbi Shmuel Lewis, Sparta (973) 726-3333 Union County

Rabbi Avrohom Blesofsky, Fanwood (908) 790-0008

Ocean County

Rabbi Moshe Gourarie, Toms River (732) 349-4199 Passaic County

Rabbi Michel Gurkov, Director (973) 694-6274 Rabbi Menachem Gurkov, Wayne (973) 694-6284 Rabbi Levi Sanowicz, Wayne (973) 694-6274 Rabbi Yitzchak Sebbag, Passaic (973) 246-5251

Warren County

Rabbi Yaakov Shusterman, Mt. Olive (973) 927-3531


Letter from

CONGRESSMAN JOE KENNEDY


Letter from

CONGRESSMAN BILL PASCRELL, JR.


Letter from

ANTHONY R. BUCCO, NEW JERSEY SENATOR



founder

To

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern “He who seeks to be charitable and to do good, will find long life, righteousness and honor.� Congratulations David and Rhoda Chase

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

The Wilf Family Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilf Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wilf Mr. and Mrs. Zygmunt Wilf Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilf Mr. and Mrs. Orin Wilf

Extend sincerest congratulations and best wishes to the 2012 Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

We join with friends and family in saying congratulations and best wishes to the Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern The Halpern Family Sam and Gladys Halpern David and Sharon Halpern Fred and Cheryl Halpern Jack Halpern Jeremy and Abbi Halpern Murray and Batsheva Halpern

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

Mazel Tov To our friends, our RCA supporters

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern for an honor well deserved. Lynn & Erwin Fisch Mark & Rachel Fisch Steven Fisch

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

To

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern 2012 Distinguished Honorees Congratulations and Best Wishes Charles and Seryl Kushner

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

It is with great pleasure that we extend our sincerest best wishes to

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zeiger

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


FOUNDER

To

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern 2012 Distinguished Honorees Congratulations and Best Wishes Rabbi & Mrs. Nathan Zemel

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

To

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

2012 Distinguished Honorees Congratulations and Best Wishes Anatol and Pnina Hiller

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


FOUNDER

IN HONOR OF

RABBI MOSHE HERSON Whose knowledge, leadership and Devotion have elevated his beloved RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF AMERICA

To its position of pre-eminence, surpassing all other institutions in excellence. THE SIROTA FAMILY

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

We salute the contributions and generosity of those who, in giving of themselves, improve the quality of life for us all.

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Matthew and Lisa Oshman

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


FOUNDER

It is with great pleasure that we extend our sincerest best wishes to

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kushner

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


FOUNDER

Congratulations to our honorees

John Graham & Samuel Stern For an honor well deserved Fisch Family

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


FOUNDER

It is with great pleasure that we extend our sincerest best wishes to

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Arnold and Winnie Chait

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

Congratulations to tonight’s honorees

John F. X.. Graham & Samuel A. Stern And a hearty Mazel Tov to the RCA’s dedicated dean Rabbi Moshe Herson And his assistant Rabbi Mendel Solomon Miss Naomi Wilzig Ms. Sherri Wilzig-Izak

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

To In Tribute To Our outstanding Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern May you go from strength to strength in helping support the Rabbinical College of America Steven Strulowitz

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

Congratulations to the Honorees and Best Wishes to the

Rabbinical College of America

Stuart and Donna Farber

IRF Administrators, LLC New York, NY

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

Congratulations and best wishes to the worthy honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern It is our pleasure to continue our friendship and support to the

Rabbinical College of America

Aron and Barbara Forem

Wuhl, Shafman, Lieberman Co. Newark, NJ

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

Congratulations and best wishes to the

Rabbinical College of America The Distinguished Honorees General Chairmen from Tofutti Brands, Inc. David Mintz, President

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


founder

Congratulations to

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern upon receiving an Honorary Degree from the

Rabbinical College of America You have represented all three pillars of our faith - truth, peace and especially justice – during your exemplary career. You are a terrific person, a great husband to Ellen and a fabulous father to your wonderful growing family.

Susan and Richard Kogan

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


sponsor

To

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern 2012 Distinguished Honorees Congratulations and Best Wishes Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Berger Mr. and Mrs. Miles Berger

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


sponsoR

We join with friends and family in saying congratulations and best wishes to the Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Burkhoff

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


sponsoR

With pleasure we say MAZAL TOV to our Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Danishefsky

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


sponsoR

For all the good works you do, we sincerely thank you and extend our congratulations. Best wishes to the Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Darren Oved Terrance Oved

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


sponsoR

Robert and Ellen Rose are pleased to extend sincerest congratulations to

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

2012 Distinguished Honorees

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


sponsoR

Congratulations and best wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Martin Farbenblum

to our 2012 Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


sponsoR

Congratulations and best wishes from Norman and Marjorie Feinstein

to our 2012 Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


sponsoR

It is with great pleasure that we extend our sincerest best wishes to

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davis

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations and best wishes from Stephen & Jenny Gruhin

to our 2012 Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations and best wishes to our Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kaidanow

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations and best wishes to our Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

David and Sandy Kessler

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

For all the good works you do, we sincerely thank you and extend our congratulations. Best wishes to the Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Zuckerman

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Albie and Sharon Rosenhaus

are pleased to extend sincerest congratulations to

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern 2012 Distinguished Honorees

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations and best wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mosberg & Family

to our 2012 Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations and best wishes to our Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mandelbaum

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Mazel Tov to the Honorees

John Graham & Samuel Stern Yasher Koach to Rabbi Herson for all you do on behalf of Klal Yisrael Larry and Caren Rothenberg

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

TD Bank is committed to the strong support of the organizations and programs that enrich the lives of the neighbors and communities at the heart of our business. We are proud to be associated with those that share our passion for the continued prosperity and vitality of our diverse region. We are proud to support the efforts of the

Rabbinical College of America in the community and extend our very best wishes for continued success.

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations to the

HONOREES Premier Development Anatol Miller

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations and best wishes to

2012 Honorees We are proud to support the outstanding work of the Rabbbinical College of America Steve & Karen Breitman Sebco Laundry Systems, Inc. and Seth & Nicole Breitman Randy Breitman Jamie Breitman

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor Congratulations to the Honorees

John Graham & Samuel Stern Alfred C. Decotiis Attorney at Law

adecotiis@decotiislaw.com Main: 201.928.1100 Direct: 201.907.5217 Fax: 201.928.0588 Glenpointe Centre West 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Suite 31 Teaneck, New Jersey 07666

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations and best wishes from Dr. Marcia Robbins-Wilf

to our 2012 Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

To

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

2012 Distinguished Honorees Congratulations and Best Wishes

Arthur and Sylvia Stark

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

With pleasure we say MAZAL TOV to our Distinguished Honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern

Jonathan & Ellen Goldstein

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations and Best wishes to our Distinguished Honorees

John F. X.. Graham & Samuel A. Stern And in loving memory of Beverly & Leon Mandelbaum The Mandelbaum & Tranese Families

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Continued success and best wishes to the

Rabbinical College of America Congratulations to the honorees

Charles P. Cohen, Esq.

The Cohen Law Firm Verona, NJ

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Continued success to

Rabbi Moshe Herson, Dean and the

Rabbinical College of America Congratulations to all the distinguished honorees

Sam & Lynn Pepper

Metropolitan Mortgage & Realty Co. West Orange, NJ

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

It is with pleasure that I remain a loyal supporter of the

Rabbinical College of America

Mazel-Tov to the distinguished honorees.

David Roth

Garden Homes

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Best wishes to the

Rabbinical College of America Rabbi Moshe Herson, Dean and the Entire Staff

Boris and Dr. Galina Shenfeld

Diagnostic Ultrasound Plus

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

In honor of the Esteemed

Rabbi Moshe Herson and

All The Worthy Honorees

Joseph I. Muss

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Sincerest best wishes to

Rabbi Moshe Herson Rabbinical College of America and

Tonight’s distinguished honorees

Lori & Steven Klinghoffer

WPI Communications

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Donor

Congratulations to the

Rabbinical College of America and all the Honorees

Herb & Marilyn Smilowitz

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Gold

Congratulations to tonight’s honorees. Continued success and best wishes to the

Rabbinical College of America We are proud to support you.

Javid & Sima Hakakian

J & S Designer Flooring Morristown, NJ

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


silver To

John F. X.. Graham & Samuel A. Stern 2012 Distinguished Honorees Congratulations and Best Wishes Marv Gottlieb

SAMUEL KLEIN AND COMPANY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

550 Broad Street Newark, N.J. 07102 Ph: (973) 624-6100 Fax: (973) 624-6101

36 West Main Street Freehold, N.J. 07728 Ph: (732) 780-2600 F: (732) 780-1030

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Silver

The Korf Family

Congratulates

John Graham on his many accomplishments.

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Silver

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Silver

In honor of

The Rebbe Edward (Chona) N .Gewirtz

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC 60 E. 42nd Street, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10165 (212) 697-6484 Licensed Patent Attorney

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Silver

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Bronze

In honor of our dear friends

Edward and Cecile Mosberg Sam & Betty Reich Stephen & Shelly Winters

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Bronze

Compliments of Robyn and Bruce Shoulson

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Bronze

Dear John – Wow! A Doctorate of Law? Now, that’s an honor. It’s one that would make any Jewish mother kvell. Imagine… a doctor AND a lawyer!!! Congratulations! We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving. With all our love and respect, Lauren and Charles Rosen

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Bronze

In Honor of our Dear Friends

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Mosberg for their Dedication and Commitment to the

Rabbinical College of America

Samuel & Betty Reich and Stephen & Shelly Winters

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Bronze

We are proud to express our best wishes to

Rabbi Moshe Herson and the

Rabbinical College of America on the occasion of the annual National Founders’ Dinner. Congratulations to the Honorees.

Myron and Marilyn Feldman

Allied Beverage Group

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Supporter In tribute to

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern Thank you for your incredible efforts on behalf of the Rabbinical College of America. May you continue your efforts for many years. A special thank you to Rabbi Herson for your incredible devotion, dedication and tireless work on behalf of such an amazing organization. May you continue to have the strength to lead the Rabbinical College for many years to come. With our warmest and heartfelt wishes, Dara and David Orbach and Family

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Supporter

In honor of our dear friend,

Steve Strulowitz Jon Siegel

Jonathan’s Fine Jewelers, Inc. 6222 Richmond Ave., Suite 210 Houston, TX 77009 (713) 977-9885

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Supporter

In honor of the 2012 distinguished honorees

John F. X. Graham & Samuel A. Stern and the Rabbinical College of America Louis Tomasco, Jr. Ironbound Welding, Inc.

Portable Equipment • Electric Arc • Acetylene Welding General Jobbing • Fabrication • Stainless Steel • Aluminum Welding Flamecutting • Plasma Cutting 156-158 Walnut St., Newark, NJ 07105 Ph: 973-589-3128, F: 973-589-1183

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Supporter

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Laufer

Would like to acknowledge the honor bestowed upon

Miles Berger

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Supporter

BRANDT, STEINBERG & LEWIS LLP

Tax Certiorari, Real Estate Tax Appeals Exemptions, Abatements & Condemnation Hubert Brandt, Richard Steinberg, Willa Lewis & Peter Blond

Congratulate all of the

Honorees BRANDT, STEINBERG & LEWIS LLP COUNSELORS AT LAW 1430 Broadway, 6th Floor NEW YORK, NY 10018 (212) 563-2200 FAX (212) 629-4272 EMAIL: BRANDT@BSL-TAXCERT.COM

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Supporter

In honor of

Mr. Miles Berger Manny Ruela

COMPUTERIZED SHEETMETAL FABRICATION Air Conditioning • Heating • Sheetmetal Systems Designed & Installed 131 Pacific Street, Newark NJ 07105 (973) 589-8480 Fax (973) 589-5704 www.mcrair.com

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Supporter

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

The Board of Trustees, staff and administration of the Rabbinical College of America take this opportunity to pay tribute to those trustees and dedicated friends whom we have lost during the past 12-18 months.

Hilton Goldman Bernard Nebenzahl Paul Raskin Dr. M. William Weinstein

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

The Board of Trustees, staff and administration of the Rabbinical College of America take this opportunity to pay tribute to those trustees and dedicated friends whom we have lost during the past 12-18 months.

Hilton Goldman Bernard Nebenzahl Paul Raskin Dr. M. William Weinstein

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

Dr. M. William Weinstein With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our devoted friend. His intense devotion and generous deeds on behalf of the College are his legacy. “May G-d bless all those who occupy themselves faithfully with communal affairs.�

(Saturday Morning Prayer) May his soul be bound in the bond of eternal life.

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

In this moment of Simcha, we remember the noble soul of

Hilton Goldman His support and dedication to the Rabbinical College of America and, indeed, to so many causes will be greatly missed.

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

In Memory Of

Paul Raskin Devoted friend of the Rabbinical College of America

His friendship, dedication and support will be sorely missed.

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

In Memory of

Robert and Pauline Gruhin ... and they both walked together... Genesis, 22:6 They lived their lives together ...in their family life, their values and in their community. As one of the first Trustees of the Rabbinical College in Newark, Bob Gruhin was very involved with the move to Morristown. He was a hard-working, serious and committed individual. Their devotion to our College will forever be inscribed with the establishment of the “ROBERT C. GRUHIN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND�

We remain forever grateful to them. We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

In Memory of

David and Sara Chait Devoted friends of the Rabbinical College of America Wonderful parents to the Yeshiva’s dedicated attorney Arnold Chait, Esq.

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

In Memory of

Nathan and Janet Ravin Cherished friends and longtime supporters of the

Rabbinical College of America

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

In memory of

Yankel (Jack) Farber Instrumental in the financial stability of the Rabbinical College of America during its infancy, the College’s progress serves as a legacy to his blessed memory.

Burton Farber A devoted friend of the Rabbinical College whom we remember with great respect and admiration.

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

In Memory Of

BERNARD NEBENZAHL A long-time devoted honorary trustee and friend of the Rabbinical College whom we remember with great respect and admiration.

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

In memory of

Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Chitrik On his first YAHRTZEIT A concerned and long time friend Of the Rabbinical College of America With much appreciation to his entire noble family Rabbi Moshe Herson And the entire Rabbinical College Community

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


In Memoriam

In memory of

Judy & Harry Wilf Janet and Jim Luke

Grove Associates

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


Supporter Congratulations to the

honorees and to our friends of the Bergers Frontline Industries

To a wonderful husband, father, and Pop Pop, We are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished! We love you very much! Hugs and Kisses, Janet, Ryan, and Julie, Michael and Fang, Lindsay and Tom, and Madison and Mason


Supporter In Honor of

Miles & Bruce Berger Robert Endress

Endress Refrigeration 89 Twin Oaks Oval Springfield, NJ 07204

JM THERMAL INSULATION

All types of Mechanical Instulation for Heating and Cooling Equipments Boilers • Piping • Chillers • Ducts • Tanks Interior, Exterior and Underground Climate and Water and Impact proof (973) 725-8773 – Fax (973) 522-0353


Supporter Congratulations to the

honorees and to our friends of the Bergers Frontline Industries

S&J ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS CO., INC.

34 Ravenswood Lane, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

EDUARDO IRIGARY

PRESIDENT eirigary@sandjelectric.com NEWARK OFFICE: T: 973.242.4284 F: 973.242.5738

SCOTCH PLAINS OFFICE: T: 908.322.1121 F: 908.322.4709


Supporter

In honor of

David Kessler Lee Solomon


Supporter

In honor of

David Kessler Bob Chestner

Congratulations

John our dear friend for over 40 years. Howard and Janet Katz


Supporter Lasser Hochman, L.L.C. | Attorneys at Law

75 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ 07068 973-226-2700 F: 973-226-0844 BEST WISHES

Sheppard A. Guryan Richard L. Zucker Rand M. Agins David Silver

Bruce H. Snyder Lodi Lee Alper Richard C. Stewart John R. Wenzke

HODGES PARTY RENTALS Est. 1898 681 Main Street Belleville, NJ 07109 Ph: (973) 759-6891 F: (973) 759-3830 TollFree: (888) 663-4430 E: HodgesPartyRent@aol.com A COMPLETE PARTY RENTAL COMPANY “THE BEST ON TIME SERVICE IN THE INDUSTRY” WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF PARTY EUQIPMENT TENTS / STAGING / CHAIR / TABLES / LINENS / GRILLS / CHINA ETC… DÉCOR SERVICE AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY ROBIN MOONGLOW ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES FOR MORE INFORMATION JUST CALL ASK FOR ROY OR ROBBIN THE MOST COURTEOUS STAFF TO SERVE YOU


Supporter Congratulations to

John F. X. Graham Samuel A. Stern For your leadership and dedication to our community Mazel Tov and warm wishes to our good friends

Michael Mandelbaum and Matthew Oshman

for your selfless contributions and inspiration to us all Drs. Terri and Lawrence Katz

Officers and Members of Local 68 – 68A – 68B

International Union of Operating Engineers

West Caldwell, NJ – Atlantic City, NJ Thomas P. Giblin, Business Manager


Supporter


Supporter 1/2. 18+19


Supporter Happy to assist

the Rabbinical College! Sincerely, Rich & Steve PDG Consultants

In Honor of

Miles & Bruce Berger Benjamin Berger

(Software) P.O. Box 3367, Wallington, NJ 07057

CITY FIRE EQUIPMENT CO., INC.

www.newarkautobody.com www.newarkmotor.com George Taboada

589 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Ph: 973-589-7456 F: 973-589-0767 License # 00311a

Paul J. McGrath, President paul@cityfire.com 733 Ridgedale Avenue East Hanover, NJ 07936 (973) 560-1600 Ext. 204 Fax (973) 781-1099 Cell (973) 476-6132


Supporter

Est. 1929 422 E. 165th St., Bronx, NY 10456 Ph: 718-993-5542 F: 718-993-6822 LBaum@TiffanyLumber.com GGomez@TiffanyLumber.com

J.W. SHUSTER & SON, INC.

Since 1938 OVERHEAD DOORS ELECTRIC OPERATORS 1007 South Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07062 SHUSTERDOORS.COM Ph: 908-756-8541 Fax: 908-756-8780 John W. Shuster, Jr. President Jonathan W. Shuster Vice President

T. Farese & Sons Inc.

Est. 1958 Solid Waste Removal & Direct Recycling Services, LLC P.O. Box 23, Belleville, NJ 07109 Ph: 973.242.8008 • F: 973.242.6530 www.tfarsedirect.com Proudly supports Miles Berger and the Rabbinical College of America


Supporter

Jerusalem Restaurant

99 West Mount Pleasant Avenue Livingston, NJ 07039 Telephone: (973) 533 - 1424 Fax: (973) 533 - 9275 www.jerusalem-gourmet.com

Super Duper Bagels

1 rating, 1 review | Rate this business 498 S Livingston Ave Livingston, NJ 07039 | 973-533-1703


Supporter

Sovereign International, Metals & Alloys, Inc., Bettendorf, IA Sip Ave. Hardware, Jersey City, NJ Monaco Lock Company, Inc., Jersey City, NJ The Wuhl Family Stacy & Harold Gelkoff Harry Immerman Good luck! Andrew & Joseph Silverman

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


THANK YOU

We wish to express our gratitude to the advertisers and friends whose assistance has meant so much to us.

We fully appreciate all they have made possible.

The Rabbinical College is not responsible for the Kashruth of this Journal’s advertisements

We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


We are proud to support the R a bbi n ic a l Col l e g e of A me r ic a A Global Treasure


R a bbi nica l Colle g e of A m e rica A Global Treasure

Rabbinical College of America 226 Sussex Avenue Morristown, New Jersey Telephone: 973-267-9404 Email: rca079@aol.com www.rca.edu


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.