gala 4th Annual Romemu
To Jeff, Who thought it could be done and then proved it could be done.
Mazel tov from the Kagan family
The 4th Annual Romemu Gala
Honoring Jeff “Paco� Cahn June 12th, 2014, The Water Club, New York, NY Gala Committee Shari Melamed-Kaplan, co-chair Paula Yormak, co-chair Karen Beckman Janee Graver Jade Netanya Ullmann Felice Winograd Lead Sponsors Howard and Janet Kagan Underwriting Sponsors Evan and Amy Wildstein Sponsors Nora and Jordan Anderson Richard and Heidi Rieger Stacie Diener and Jeff Silverstein Marlene Steiner Jade Netanya Ullmann Host Committee Marla Alt David and Jackie Blumberg Peter Bregman and Eleanor Harrison Bregman Karen Beckman and Peter Coleman David Curiel Steven Feinstein Arlene and Michael Gordon Debora Cahn and Michael Heller Felice Winorgrad and Alex Holt Beth Cramer and Todd Matthews Nigel and Liz Savage Rebecca Sharzer Deborah and David Shimko Laura Spitzer Shelley Stendig Peter and Pam Takiff Jade Netanya Ullmann
Romemu Board Rabbi David Ingber, Founder and Spiritual Director
Ilene Sameth Executive Director Marla Alt Jamie Askin Angie Atkins Karen Beckman Peter Bregman Jeff Cahn Wendye Chaitin Eric Davis Arthur Fried * Caren Ellis Fried * John Hannan Judith Hannan Ariel Rosen Ingber Steve Kaplan Allegra Kochman Evey Adelsohn Mason Paul Mason Scott Osman Josh Rechnitz Heidi Rieger Nigel Savage Marc Schiller Larry Schwartz Rebecca Sharzer Elana Shneyer Peter Takiff * Jade Netanya Ullmann Ari Wallach Sharon Goldman Wallach Hali Weiss * Evan Wildstein Paula Yormak
* denotes officer
I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. —Rabindranath Tagore
“If you will it, it is not a dream.”
WE LOVE YOU, Deb, Michael, Ellie, Jonah, Arlene, Michael, Jeremy, Carmel, Sarah
!כל הכבוד
CONGRATULATIONS JEFF CAHN It is our pleasure to join in honoring you, admiring you, and being a part of your Young Judaea life. Continue to do great things. The world is a better place because of you. With awe and gratefulness for all you do, Betsy & Ron Gold
Mazel Tov to our cousin Jeff Cahn on this well deserved honor. We wish you continued success in all of your future endeavors. Love, Natalie and Boris Sklar Lisa and Mark Sklar Evelyn and Jonathan Goldman
To our Most Honored Duck, Quack Quack (Mazel Tov!) May your feathers never molt! Love, Snow Bunny, Red Man, Red Bunny, Snow Man, Bunny Man & Dreyfus
Jeff, your passion, commitment and good humor are an inspiration to us all.
Heidi and Richard Rieger
Congratulations to Jeff for the outstanding work you have done to help grow and build Romemu. Special thanks to the wonderful board, and of course, Rabbi David, for their on-going commitment and passion in leading Romemu and serving this warm, open-hearted community. Amy & Evan Wildstein
Mazel tov to Jeff on what you dreamed for Romemu coming true.
And Mazel tov to the entire community of Romemu living out that dream.
Judi and John Hannan
To our dear, beloved friend Jeff,
Modim Anachnu‌ We thank you and acknowledge your powerful part in helping this community. Confidante, advisor, jokester, partner, ritual leader, friend, and family. You have worn many hats (yarmulkas!), and shown us your many faces. Jeff—you give so much and we are lucky to know you and to learn from you. Your wisdom, advice, tireless dedication to the growth of Romemu, and your humor have enriched our lives immeasurably. May you be blessed with joy, love, and an in-depth knowing of how many lives you touch. We love you, David, Ariel, Baer and Tal
Jeff, Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor. Many thanks for your contribution to the growth and success of Romemu. Peter and Pamela Takiff
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With gratitude for helping create this wonderful Romemu community!!! Stuart Selig -sselig@kwnyc.com
Thank you dear Jeff for all your Romemu love and devotion. We are so blessed to have you! MAZAL TOV Marla Alt and Jeff Wallace 352 W 44th St. New York, NY 10036 (212) 399-4141
Well Done! Mazal Tov with our Love Shirley and Lew You continue to inspire through your actions. Mazal Tov. —Janee Graver
To Jeff, You are my mentor, my chevrutah, my inspiration and my partner in creating the best Hebrew school ever!! With love and endless admiration, Dianne
!מזל טוב Mazel tov! Congratulations! Jeff Cahn,
Romemu & Young Judaea
INTERNATIONAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES Vally Naomi Kovary, Principal
To all who make Romemu so special… Our family, Ariel, David, Baer and Tal And to this year’s special honoree, Jeff Cahn חזק ואמץ Phyllis and Elliott Rosen
Mazel Tov on this well deserved celebration! Love from... Miriam and Gary David and Vanessa Ilene and Mare Gwen and Steve and all our children
Mazel tov to Jeff and the entire Romemu community on another wonderful year. May we all continue to go from strength to strength. Marc and Karyn Schiller
Mazel Tov on a well deserved honor! Much love, Jim Brochin and Lisa Stern
Jeff - Mazel tov!! Sorry we can’t be with you and everyone this evening. We send love, from Israel. Liz & Nigel xx PS - Jeff - where’s the pizza?
Congratulations Jeff. We salute you on this joyous occasion. With much love, Todd, Beth, Jessica, Julie, Jason, Amara
Dear Jeff, We have never met but Rabbi David says you are a great dude – so congratulations on this honor. Sincerely Stacie Deiner and Jeff Silverstein
?איזהו חכם הלומד מכל אדם
“Who is wise? One who learns from all.” —Pirke Avot IV:I Thank you Jeff, for your wisdom! With much love, Caren and Arthur Fried
Mazel Tov Jeff Cahn for all the great work that you do for the Romemu community. A big Yashir Koach to you! Marlene, Anderson and Grace Steiner Marlene Steiner The Corcoran Group Finding and Representing amazing homes for New Yorkers since 1992 Knowledge, Wisdom, Brilliant Moves Licensed Real Estate Broker and Romemu member 347-266-6682 msteiner@corcoran.com
“Make yourself a teacher; acquire a friend; and judge every person favorably.” —Pirkei Avot 1:6 To our dear friend and colleague, Jeff: We are so proud of how Young Judaea has inspired you to have a life-long connection to the Jewish people, to lead and to act. What you’ve help build at Romemu is remarkable – you truly have changed the world. Mazal Tov, Simon Klarfeld, Executive Director & The Young Judaea Board of Directors and Staff
Exuberant Jeff, Thank you for always leading the way!
Jeff, Thanks for making this work so much fun!
Blessings, Jade
Ilene Sameth Executive Director, Romemu
Thank you Jeff for all you have done and continue to do for Romemu! Mazel tov to Jeff and to Romemu Nora and Jordan Anderson
Congratulations on this well deserved honor. All our love and support, Paula and Jeffrey Yormak
Socrates says: Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. Thank you for lighting up Romemu! —Allegra Kochman Thank you, Jeff, for talking the talk and walking the walk and helping us find our way. With love, gratitude and admiration, Eric Davis Mazel Tov on your good work! —The Brownstein Family With thanks and best wishes to Jeff Cahn and all the Romemu staff and family —Lynda Rodolitz Mazel Tov and thank you to Jeff, Rabbi David, the Board, and our wonderful Romemu community. —Susan Schor Keep shining. With gratitude, —Norman and Angie Atkins Keep building the mishkan of the heart. —Elana Hey Jeff! Cari and Donald think you’re the best! Thanks for all you do.
Kol Hakavod to a Mensch among Men and a deep soul — hazak hazak v’nithazek, B’Vrachah V’Ahavah, Reb Shawn We are so proud of your accomplishments! Love Ron & Evelyn Lang Mazel Tov Jeff! Thank you for all the goodness that you do, we are grateful and celebrate you! With Love, Jamie Askin Dear Paula, Shari & Jade, Congratulations on creating another beautiful & successful Romemu gala! —Laurel Borowick Rom’Revelers congratulate Jeff Cahn and wish him many more revels!
Thank You! Volunteers, sponsors and many others who stepped up in many ways.
Volunteers Janee Graver
Staff Rabbi David Ingber
Coordinator, Journal
Founder and Spiritual Director
Jade Netanya Ullmann
Ilene Sameth
Coordinator, Silent Auction
Karen Beckman Allegra Kochman Nancy McGaw Cindy Pearlman Marlene Steiner Felice Winograd Laurie Wolko
Executive Director
Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses Director of Lifelong Learning
Rabbi Jessica Kate Meyer Rabbinic Fellow and co-Music Director
Basya Schechter Music Director
Shir Yaakov Feit Creative Director
Marisa Elana James Director of Programming
David Ian Cavill Director of Operations
Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy. —Khalil Gibran
Photo: Lili Schad Journal Design and Cover Illustration: Shir Yaakov Feit, shiryaakov.com