Blue Jeans Ball 2022 Tribute Book

WELCOME
TO THE SIEGEL JCC’S
BLUE JEANS BALL

Benefiting our youth, senior,
and inclusion programming

Honoring Michelle & Russ Silberglied
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022

WELCOME TO BLUE JEANS BALL 2022

On behalf of the planning committee, it is our pleasure to
welcome you to Blue Jeans Ball 2022.
Tonight, we celebrate our friends Michelle & Russ Silberglied
for their years of leadership and investment in our
community.
By celebrating Michelle & Russ’s long, successful partnership
with the Board of Directors, staff, and community, we further
the mission of the Siegel JCC to be the hub of Jewish life in
our region, to strengthen the greater community, and to
nurture belonging.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the volunteers, donors,
and sponsors who brought this event to life.
Finally, thank YOU for celebrating with us. In doing so, you are
helping us continue to serve our community.

The BJB22 Committee

Barbara & Phil Epstein Ivy Harlev, Chief Executive Officer
Stacy & Alan Horowitz Anna Saul, Chief Advancement Officer
Karen & Brian Legum Becky Stahl, Youth & Family Engagement Director
Meredith & Dan Rosenthal Kayla Buchanan, Marketing & Communications Director
Gina & Josh Schoenberg Katie Glazier, Program Director

CELEBRATING THE SILBERGLIEDS

Dear friends,
Tonight, we celebrate Michelle & Russ. Their commitment
to the Siegel JCC and the Jewish community in Delaware
is unparalleled.
Michelle & Russ’s dedication, vision, and hard work
encourages our community to explore our heritage and
strengthen our connections to one another. Their
endurance is admirable, and their leadership is inspiring.
Michelle & Russ are not only leaders, but also mentors,
friends, and inspirations to those who know them. On
behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, members, and the
entire Wilmington community, thank you Michelle and
Russ for your commitment to the JCC Movement and to
the Siegel JCC.

B’Shalom,

Beth Ivy

Beth Moskow-Schnoll Ivy Harlev
President Chief Executive Officer

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

BELL-BOTTOM | 5000 IN-KIND DONORS
Michelle & Russ Silberglied Airbase Carpet & Tile Mart
Regina & Chris Alonzo
BOOTCUT | 2500 Aztec Printing & Design
Richards, Layton & Finger Caffe Gelato
Stape & Associates Concordville Nissan & Subaru
STRAIGHT-LEG | 1000 Andrew Conine, Wilmington Police
Ryan & Shannon German Culinaria
Ivy & Donna Harlev Currie Hair | Skin | Nails
Kenny Family Foundation Del K9 Academy
Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O'Neill, P.A. Fairfax Discount Liquors
Elisa & Bret Morris Harry’s Hospitality Group
Debbie & David Ross Ilyan’s Jewelry
Laura Rubin Indulgence Jewelers
Schoenberg Memorial Chapel Ivy’s Concrete Creations
SKINNY | 540 Le Shio Asian Fusion Cuisine
Joel & Jill Flambaum Lisa & Marty Lessner
Kim & Adam Ginsberg Main Event Newark
Suzanne & Stuart Grant NovaCare Rehabilitation
Danny Haas & Family Peter Kate
Stacy & Alan Horowitz Philadelphia Eagles
JPN Advisory Services, LLC Brent & Sharon Saliman
Julie & Rodger Levenson Stacey & Bryan Schwartz
Richard & Marilyn Levin Siegel JCC
Don & Ethel Parsons Gregg Somerville
Robin & Bruce Saran Jason Stiebel, Talleyville Fire Company
Beth Moskow-Schnoll & Barry Schnoll Wilmington Whiskey Club
Whiskazz and Pawzz
Sponsor listing as of 11/30/2022

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS continued

CROPPED | 360 The Levy Group
Felisha & Gary Alderson Jennifer Lowrey
Chris & Regina Alonzo Alex Luboff, Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
Sarah Baker Andrus & Brian Andrus Lauren & Tom Martin
Steve Biener & Frances Ratner Jesse & Philippa Miller
Karen Jacobs & Jack Blumenfeld Steve & Jennifer Miller
R.T. & Liz Christopher Bruce & Emily Nisbet
Ross & Marla Cooper Kate Cowperthwait & Don Priester
Wendy & Adam Cutler Marcos Ramos
Jill & Ralph Downard Rob & Christina Rogers
Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. Meredith Rosenthal, Realtor, Long & Foster, Greenville
Ron & Mona Duwell Brent & Sharon Saliman
Jen & Gregg Goldstein Brian & Eileen Sarter
Rachel & Todd Harad Anna & Dave Saul
JFS Delaware Michael & Linda Sigman
Joanie & Neil Kalin Paige Alderson-Smith & David Smith
Bethany & Jason Kutz Becky & Brandon Stahl
Labaton Sucharow Rachel Werkheiser & Lynn Hanna
Karen & Brian Legum Lisa & Neil Woloshin
Lisa & Marty Lessner

YOUR IMPACT

Blue Jeans Ball brings together hundreds of members, friends, and
sponsors to help support the J’s year-round impact.
Event proceeds benefit our senior, youth, and inclusion programs.

TODAH FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Michelle and Russ Silberglied have been consummate needed to be successful in every area of their lives.
leaders in our Jewish community since they arrived in Russ also served as the Commissioner of the
Wilmington in 1996, giving generously of their talents Brandywine Youth Club baseball league.
and gifts across our Jewish community, and helping to When not working and volunteering, Michelle and Russ
enrich the last 26 years for us all, especially here at the raised three terrific young men – Jared, Todd, and
Siegel JCC. Corey – who all thrived at the JCC’s Early Childhood
Michelle is the daughter of Laura and Lenny Rubin (of Center and Camp JCC, at Congregation Beth Shalom,
blessed memory). Lenny dedicated his life to the JCC and in BBYO and CTeen, giving them the strong
Movement, including serving as Executive Vice foundation to begin their lives now as Jewish adults in
President of JCC Association, the umbrella organization Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Miami, respectively.
for Jewish Community Centers in North America. The whole family enjoys relaxing at their beach house
Following in his footsteps, Michelle worked for many in Lewes, DE, with their two dogs, Jax and Bryce.
years at the Cleveland JCC Resident Camp which paved As an enduring affirmation of their dedication and
the way for her love of all things JCC! In the late 90s, unceasing generosity to our Jewish community,
prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, Michelle Michelle and Russ have provided a Legacy gift to
worked as the Senior Center Director at our Siegel JCC. Jewish Federation of Delaware ensuring the future of
She later served on the J’s Board of Directors including our community for generations to come, L’dor v’dor.
a three-year term as President of the Board from 2014- In light of this decades-long selfless and invaluable
2017. Michelle is now a very active past President of our service and commitment to the JCC and the broader
JCC while also serving as the Vice President of Jewish community, it is our collective privilege to
Membership at Congregation Beth Shalom and honor this incredible couple at this year’s Blue Jeans
spearheading the Federation-led Dignity Grows Ball. Please join us to recognize and celebrate the deep,
program, which provides free menstrual and hygiene lasting, and invaluable contributions they continue to
products to neighbors in need. make to our community.
Russ, a bankruptcy litigator and Director at Richards, Mazel Tov Michelle and Russ, and TODAH from your J …
Layton & Finger is equally passionate about and and your community!
generous to our Jewish community and beyond. He is
the current Board Chair of Jewish Federation of
Delaware. He also serves as a Board member of the
Wilmington chapter of the Jewish National Fund,
supporting the people and land of Israel. Equally
passionate about baseball, Russ serves on the Board of
the Mariano Rivera Foundation which features a
mentorship program designed to equip high school
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Congratulations to Russ and Michelle for
all you do for the Jewish community!

Russ – We always knew you had it in you,
even back at your bar mitzvah!

Your High School Friends,

Mike Brandstaedter, Mike Litvak, and

Steven Davidoff Solomon



Congratulations to my friends
Russ & Michelle

on your well-deserved honor.

Richard A. Levine



To our amazing friends Russ and Michelle,
about whom we have so much to tell.

They are caring and thoughtful and do so much for all,
we’re so happy we get to celebrate them at the Blue Jeans Ball.

They give their time and treasure to so many organizations,
we give them our gratitude and highest commendations.

They are the epitome of what it means to be part of a community,
always offering to help at every opportunity.

So, it is with admiration and thanks we celebrate - in denim dressed,
it’s their generosity for which we are all very blessed.

Ivy, Donna, Lea & Micah Harlev

Just as Israel has been a light Congratulations
unto nations - - Michelle and Russ!
Thank you for all you
So has your incredible do for our community!
leadership and devotion to
your people been a light unto Debbie, David, Bennett &
Carter Ross
our community.

Thank you so much for all you
have done and continue to do.

Lena & John Elzufon

To Marvelous Michelle & Remarkable Russ:
For all you’ve done and will continue to do for this
wonderful community, a well-deserved honor!
I’m so very proud of you both.
Love you,

Mom / Laura

Schoenberg Russ and Michelle,
You Lead,
Memorial Chapel You Give,
You Inspire!
Part of the fabric of our community,
Schoenberg Memorial Chapel is Jerome & Debbie Nachlis
dedicated to providing service with
compassion, competence, and
dignity.

The Schoenberg Family
would like to congratulate
Michelle & Russ Silberglied
on this well-deserved honor.
We are so very grateful for all that
you have done and continue to do
to build our Jewish community.

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Hey Mom and Dad! Congrats on your big
honor! Thank you for everything you do
for Jared, Todd, and me. We couldn’t do
anything without you (and that’s a lot of
amazing things, especially on my part).
I love you guys and can’t wait to spend
all of break with you!
Corey

Congratulations to my parents and role
models. I couldn’t think of two more
deserving honorees. We love you!
Todd

Congrats Mom & Dad! You’ve done so
much for the community, and I’m happy
to celebrate the night with you!
Jared





CONGRATULATIONS, RUSS Mazel Tov on your honor!
AND MICHELLE! Thanks for all you do.
Danny Haas & Family
You are inspiring leaders and
role models for our We are so very proud of our friends
community. Michelle and Russ! Thank you for all

Thank you for all you do! you do for our community!
The Flambaums
Wendy Berger and
Michael Silverman

Russ & Michelle,
Mazel Tov on this incredible honor!

Love,
Bryan, Stacey, Austin & Brooke Schwartz

Yasher koach to Michelle and
Russ Silberglied for living and

leading generously.
Emily and Seth Katzen

Congratulations Michelle and Russ on this Mazel Tov, Michelle & Russ!
well-deserved recognition for the many Thank you for your generosity and
important and varied contributions you many years of service to our community.
have made to the J and our Jewish You are so very deserving of this honor!
community for so many years!
Bruce & Robin Saran
Don & Ethel Parsons

Mazel Tov, Russ & Michelle, Mazel Tov on your
and thanks for all you’ve done well-deserved honor!

for our community. Julie and Rodger Levenson

Marilyn & Richard Levin

Michelle & Russ,
Mazel Tov! Thank you for your incredible
generosity and service to our community.

Beth Moskow-Schnoll & Barry Schnoll

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MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued

Mazel Tov, Russ & Michelle. We are so grateful for all you do for our community! And congratulations to the
Blue Jeans Ball committee & the JCC staff for a fabulous event!
Rachel & Todd Harad
Mazel Tov on your honor! Thanks for all you do. And sorry your Yankees fell apart like a cheap tent and
deprived the Phillies of exacting revenge for 2009.
Lisa & Marty Lessner
Mazel Tov to Russ and Michelle Silberglied on this well-deserved honor. You are both a blessing to our
entire Jewish community.
Marla & Ross Cooper
Michelle & Russ, thank you for your leadership in our community. You are an inspiration to us all. Mazel Tov!
Paige Alderson-Smith & David Smith
Congratulations on your honor, Russ & Michelle! Thanks for all you do.
Steve & Jennifer Miller
Congratulations to Michelle and Russ!
Frances Ratner & Steve Biener
Mazel Tov, Michelle and Russ! We are grateful for your dedication and commitment to the community.
Wendy & Adam Cutler

MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE

Jewish Family Services thanks Michelle and Russ Silberglied for their outstanding community leadership!
You truly embody the values so dear to us. Mazel Tov!
JFS Delaware
Thank you both for your never-ending commitment to our community. Your leadership has helped shape so
much of who we are.
Ron & Mona Duwell
Dear Michelle & Russ, your dedication to all that you do is truly inspiring. We are lucky to know you. There
are no two people more deserving of this honor.
Anna & Dave Saul
Michelle and Russ,
We are delighted to recognize and honor you both for your countless contributions to our community!
You both have the biggest hearts and the most generous souls.
Congratulations on this most-deserved recognition!
Bethany and Jason Kutz
Long & Foster is a proud sponsor of the Blue Jeans Ball. Congratulations to the Silberglieds!
R.T. Christopher, Long & Foster, Greenville
Mazel Tov, Russ and Michelle! Thank you for all you do to support our community.
Brent & Sharon Saliman

MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued

Michelle and Russ, thank you for ALL that you do for our Jewish community and beyond. Mazel Tov on this
much-deserved honor and recognition.
With love, Meredith and Dan Rosenthal
Mazel Tov, Michelle & Russ! Thank you for everything you do in our community. We are so lucky to have you!
Emily & Bruce Nisbet
Mazel Tov, Michelle & Russ! Thank you for all that you do for our community!
Stacy & Alan Horowitz
Congratulations to a well-deserved couple and amazing friends.
Brian and Eileen Sarter
Mazel Tov to Michelle & Russ Silberglied for this well-deserved honor. Thank you for all you do for our
community and beyond!
Warm wishes, Sarah & Brian Andrus
Mazel Tov, Russ & Michelle! This community is stronger because of your commitment and support.
Barbara & Phil Epstein
Well done, Russ and Michelle! Well deserved!
Rob Grant, Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
Thanks for all you do!
Rob & Christina Rogers

MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued

Michelle & Russ, thanks for all you do. Mazel Tov on your well-deserved honor!
The Siegel JCC is lucky to have your continued support.
Warmest regards, the Werkheiser and Hanna families
Thank you for all you do for our community. Mazel Tov on this honor!
Becky & Brandon Stahl
Mazel Tov, Russ and Michelle! You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for all that you do.
Lauren & Tom Martin
Thanks for all you do for the community. Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor!
Lisa & Neil Woloshin
Thank you to Michelle and Russ for their invaluable contributions to the Jewish community.
Meredith & Ned Weinberger
Congratulations, Michelle & Russ! Thank you for all you do for the community.
Karen Jacobs & Jack Blumenfeld
Michele and Russ, Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor.
Karen & Brian Legum
Mazel Tov, Michelle and Russ, on this well-deserved honor. Thank you for your leadership and many
contributions to our community.
The Downard Family

MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued

Mazel tov, Michelle & Russ! Thank you for your many years of dedication & service.
Neil & Joanie Kalin
Thank you for your dedication to the JCC and the Jewish community in Delaware. Your thoughtful
leadership has improved the lives of many.
Felisha & Gary Alderson
Thank you, Michelle and Russ! We’re grateful for all you do for our community and for many years of
friendship!
Much love from the Kerr and Alonzo families
Mazel Tov, Michelle and Russ!! Thank you for building our community stronger!
Jen & Gregg Goldstein
Mazel Tov, Michelle & Russ, for your ongoing contributions to our community! We are lucky to have you.
Jennifer Lowrey
We are so grateful for all Michelle and Russ Silberglied do for this community.
We are honored to be their friends.
Linda and Michael Sigman & Family
Michelle & Russ – You are sincerely involved in the community and so very deserving of this honor.
Congratulations, and thank you for all you do!
Marcos Ramos

THANK YOU

FOR YOUR DECADES OF LEADERSHIP AND
INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY.



Beneficiary agencies of Jewish Federation of Delaware

MAZEL TOV, MICHELLE & RUSS, FROM ALL OF US!



BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Board, 2022-2023 Past Presidents
Beth Moskow-Schnoll, President Danny Haas, 2019-21
Chris Alonzo, Vice President Brent Saliman, 2017-19
Phil Epstein, Vice President Michelle Silberglied, 2014-17
Peter Lustgarten, Vice President Martin Lessner, 2012-14
Jennifer Lowrey, Treasurer Steve Biener, 2010-12
Jameson Tweedie, Assistant Treasurer Sarah Baker Andrus, 2008-10
Alyssa Rosenberg, Secretary Connie Sugarman, 2005-08
Janelle Krein-Silvers, Assistant Secretary Robert B. Cooper, 2004-05
Barbara Schoenberg, At-Large David Bernstein, 2002-04
Caryl Marcus-Stape, At-Large Amy Leviton, 2000-02
Danny Haas, Immediate Past President Richard Stat, 1998-00
Board of Directors, 2022-2023 Daniel L. Klein, 1996-98
Gene Castellano Robert B. Coonin, 1994-96
Ashley Cloud *Mark J. Caplan, 1992-94
Andrew Conine Richard D. Levin, 1990-92
Ross Cooper *Martin I. Lubaroff, 1988-90
Sarah Davis Judy Levy, 1986-88
Anika Dzwilewski *Nan Lipstein, 1984-86
Aaron Goldstein Marvin Shepard, 1981-84
Krista Griffith *Doris Morris, 1979-81
Lynn Hanna David Mellen, 1976-79
Meghann Karasic *Frank Chaiken, 1973-75
Lauren Martin *Martin Yalisove, 1971-73
Jim Meissler *Connie Kreshtool, 1969-71
Don Parsons *Norman Schutzman, 1967-69
Sam Pollock, AZA Rep *Sadie Toumarkine, 1965-67
Andrew Reisman *Howard Handelman, 1963-65
Rabbi Nick Renner, DeReCh Rep *George J. Weiner, 1960-63
Lauren Russell *Benjamin Stolper, 1957-60
Aliza Sawdon *Harry David Zutz, 1955-57
Gina Schoenberg *of blessed memory
Dylan Steinberg, BBG Rep
Kimberly Sutherland
Rachel Werkheiser

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

PLATINUM Be seen where smiles meet faces.
Concordville Nissan & Subaru For more information on our Annual
DIAMOND Community Partnership Program,
Airbase Carpet & Tile Mart please contact Ivy Harlev, CEO, at (302)
Fairfax Discount Liquors 478-5660 or [email protected].
National Appliance Warehouse We encourage our members to support
NovaCare Rehabilitation those businesses who support the J.
GOLD
Diversified LLC
Pinemere Camp Association
Stape & Associates
SILVER
Janssen’s Market
Main Event Newark
The Tatnall School
Tower Hill School

BRONZE
Artisans’ Bank
Crown Trophy
Home Appetit
Huntington Learning Center
The Levy Group
Meredith Rosenthal & Bonnie Sherr, Long & Foster, Greenville
Seasons Pizza
Simon Eye
Wilmington Friends School

CREATE A JEWISH LEGACY

The Create A Jewish Legacy Delaware initiative, established in 2012, is a community-wide partnership between local
agencies, synagogues, and Jewish Federation of Delaware, with a shared vision of ensuring a strong, vibrant, and
sustainable Jewish future . . . Today, Tomorrow, and TOGETHER.
Create A Jewish Legacy is a program of Jewish Federations of North America and LIFE & LEGACY™, a program of the
Harold Grinspoon Foundation, sponsored and presented by Jewish Federation of Delaware.
We would like to thank the following supporters who have made a commitment to help move our community
towards a more secure future:

Annette Aerenson Jan & Rob Goodman Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Resnick
Felisha Marcus Alderson Heather & Daniel Haas Jordon N. Rosen
Max L. Alderson Matthew & Lynn Hanna Ruth Rosenberg
Paige Alderson Ivy & Donna Harlev Brent & Sharon Saliman
Chris Alonzo Amy & Scott Harrison Bruce & Robin Saran
Regina Kerr Alonzo Peter & Laurie Hazen Eileen Sarter
Sarah Baker Andrus Stacy & Alan Horowitz Barbara Schoenberg
Anonymous (1) Robert Hronsky Joshua & Gina Schoenberg
Brian & Pamela Appelbaum Berta Borgenicht Kerr Donna Schwartz & Sonja Hildebrand
Amie Baker Constance S. Kreshtool* Ehyal Shweiki
Ruth Balick Mark D. Kuller Bernard L. & Ruth B. Siegel*
Lori Barbanel Bethany Kutz Linda & Michael Sigman
Seth Bloom* Richard & Marilyn Levin Michelle & Russ Silberglied
Alan C. Blum* Richard A. Levine Caryl Marcus-Stape
Jack Blumenfeld & Karen Jacobs Amy Leviton Jeffrey P. Stape
Arnold Caine Sandy Lubaroff Mark Stape
Diana Caine Amanda Lukoff Michael Stape
Benjamin Cohen Eugene Marcus* Connie & Michael Sugarman
Jodi Cohen Elaine Markell* Seth & Sarah Torregiani
Rosi Crosby Lauren B. Martin S. Janie Truitt
Jill Downard Debbie Nachlis Rachel Werkheiser
Ralph Downard Liz Sidel O’Neill Rabbi Jeremy Winaker
Jill & Joel Flambaum Don & Ethel Parsons Barbara Yalisove
Michelle Glazier Jonathan Perry *of blessed memory
Cindy Slomowitz Goldstein Sarah Perry

THANK YOU!
WE ARE HONORED AND VERY HUMBLED BY THE
OUTPOURING OF LOVE AND INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL
FOR ALL OF THE SUPPORT FROM OUR FAMILY,
FRIENDS, BUSINESS ASSOCIATES, AND COMMUNITY!
THE SIEGEL JCC HAS BEEN OUR FAMILY’S HOME AWAY

FROM HOME FOR MANY YEARS, AND IT IS SO
MEANINGFUL TO CELEBRATE WITH EACH OF YOU.

With our most heartfelt
thanks, love, and gratitude,

Michelle and Russ

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