WELCOME TO THE SIEGEL JCC’S BLUE JEANS BALL Benefiting our youth, senior, and inclusion programming Honoring Ivy Harlev SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023
WELCOME TO BLUE JEANS BALL 2023 On behalf of the planning committee, it is our pleasure to welcome you to Blue Jeans Ball 2023. Tonight, we celebrate our friend Ivy Harlev for 25 years of dedicated service, steadfast leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Siegel JCC and our community. By celebrating Ivy’s long, successful partnership with the Board of Directors, staff, and community, we further the goal of the JCC to be the place where we build community, honor Jewish values, welcome diversity, and nurture wellbeing. 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. Barbara & Phil Epstein Stacy & Alan Horowitz Karen & Brian Legum Meredith & Dan Rosenthal Donna Schwartz & Sonja Hildebrand Michelle & Russ Silberglied The BJB23 Committee Anna Saul, Chief Advancement Officer Becky Stahl, Youth & Family Engagement Director Kayla Buchanan, Marketing & Communications Director Katie Glazier, Program Director
CELEBRATING IVY Dear friends, Tonight, we celebrate Ivy. Her commitment to the Siegel JCC and the Jewish community in Delaware is unparalleled. Ivy’s dedication, vision, and hard work encourages our community to explore our heritage and strengthen our connections to one another. Her endurance is admirable, and her leadership is inspiring. Ivy is not only a leader, but also a friend and inspiration to those who know her. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, members, and the entire Wilmington community, thank you, Ivy, for your commitment to the JCC Movement and to the Siegel JCC. B’Shalom, Beth Moskow-Schnoll President Beth
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS BELL-BOTTOM | 5000 BOOTCUT | 2500 STRAIGHT-LEG | 1000 Yvette & Jerome (z”l) Rudnitzky Carolyn & Neil Hockstein Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP Michelle & Russ Silberglied Stape & Associates Anonymous Sandy Korr Barsha & Jerry Barsha Suzy & Stuart Grant Ivy & Donna Harlev Stacy & Alan Horowitz Dan & Mary Klein Marilyn & Richard Levin Laura Rubin Schoenberg Family WSFS Bank Sponsor listing as of 11/13/2023 SKINNY | 540 Regina & Chris Alonzo Barbara & Phil Epstein Rachel & Todd Harad Jewish Family Services of Delaware Julie & Rodger Levenson Richard A. Levine Judy Levy Bret & Elisa Morris Jerome & Debbie Nachlis Leslie Newman & Bill Wolff Don & Ethel Parsons Pinemere Camp Association Rob & Christina Rogers Deborah & David Ross Robin & Bruce Saran Anna & Dave Saul Elaine Schmerling & Warren Butt Xavier & Nina Teixido
CROPPED | 360 Felisha & Gary Alderson Sarah Baker Andrus & Brian Andrus Anonymous Pamela & Brian Appelbaum Steve Biener & Frances Ratner Kathy Bloom Congregation Beth Shalom Ross & Marla Cooper Kate Cowperthwait & Don Priester Jill & Ralph Downard Mona & Ron Duwell PJ Fitzpatrick Jill & Joel Flambaum Friends from the JCC Movement Brad & Michelle Glazier Cindy Goldstein & Jonathan Jaffe Jeanne Griffith, Wells Fargo Advisors The Haas Family Lynn Hanna & Rachel Werkheiser Joanie & Neil Kalin Berta Kerr Bethany & Jason Kutz Karen & Brian Legum Jennifer Lerner Lisa & Marty Lessner Lauren & Tom Martin Sharon & Brent Saliman Beth Moskow-Schnoll & Barry Schnoll Donna Schwartz & Sonja Hildebrand Linda & Michael Sigman Avie & Dan Silver Lisa Dadone-Weiner & Henry Weiner Marissa & Rabbi Jeremy Weisblatt THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS continued Airbase Carpet & Tile Mart Regina & Chris Alonzo Aztec Printing & Design Balloon Besties Concordville Nissan & Subaru Andrew Conine, Wilmington Police Currie Hair | Skin | Nails Deluxe Catering Fairfax Discount Liquors Harry’s Hospitality Group Ilyan’s Jewelry Indulgence Jewelers Le Shio Asian Cuisine Lisa & Marty Lessner Lauren & Tom Martin Aaron Nachlis Peter Kate Philadelphia Eagles Sharon & Brent Saliman Siegel JCC Wilmington Whiskey Club IN-KIND DONORS
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. YOUR IMPACT
MAZEL TOV, IVY! As some of your most loyal “fans” from early on, dad (z”l) and I are so proud of all you have accomplished through your leadership at the JCC and in your beloved community over these past 25 years. You’ve been a pretty terrific daughter, wife, and parent to our grands as well! We love you lots, M&D
Congratulations, Ivy! Thank you for all you do for our community. The Hockstein Family
Congratulations on 25 years at the J, Ema! Wish we could be there to celebrate! We love you and are so proud of you! – Lea & Micah
Mazel Tov, Ivy! Your Florida family is so incredibly proud of you! Amazing and incredible – 25 years –“Whoa!” We all love you, Mom, Jay, Billy, Lina, Martín, Brittany, and Chris
Ivy, Mazal Tov –Yasher Koach May you go from strength to strength With much appreciation and admiration for all you have done for the JCC and the wider community, may love and blessings go forth. We love you, your cousins David, Etja, Marcia, Steve, Yael
Mazel tov, Ivy! 25 years of fabulous leadership and friendship! We are so fortunate!! Stacy & Alan Horowitz
Ivy, Thank you for 25 years of hard work helping make the J a great place to be! Congratulations! In love and gratitude, Michael, Robin, Maddie & Chloe Sachs
Congratulations to Ivy Harlev for 25 years of dedicated and amazing leadership to the Siegel JCC of Delaware and for being an amazing friend and colleague to so many across the JCC Movement! Alex Budnitsky, EDTP7 Steve Engle, EDTP7 Laura Friedman, EDTP7 Paul Frishman, EDTP7 Jonah Geller, EDTP7 Mike Goldstein Barak Hermann, EDTP7 Doron Krakow Oded Kraus Jen Mamlet Stu Raynor, EDTP7 Aaron Rosenfeld, EDTP7 Brian Schreiber Dava Schub, EDTP7 Nate Stein, EDTP7
With love, gratitude, and friendship, we celebrate Ivy’s 25th anniversary! Michelle, Russ, Jared, Todd & Corey Silberglied
We’re so happy to celebrate you, Ivy! Thank you for 25 years of service, love, and ruach at the Siegel JCC! And cheers to many more years of the Harlonzo crew Chris, Regina, David & Jayson Alonzo Ivy, mazel tov on your 25th anniversary with the Siegel JCC. Your love for the Jewish community shines through in everything you do. May you continue with strength and passion for another 25 years. Donna & Sonja Ivy, 25 wonderful years blessing our community – thank you from me and all of us. Kol HaKavod! Laura Rubin
Mazel Tov to a caring, compassionate, and marvelous FRIEND for 25 years of terrific JCC leadership. Love, Celina & Ron Riebman Dear Ivy, Thank you for all you do to enhance the daily lives and well-being of the many generations in our community. Gratefully, Diane & Murray Horn
Mazel Tov to our favorite JCC CEO - 25 years seems like yesterday! Marilyn & Richard Levin Congratulations, Ivy! Well-earned. I believe I hired you back in 1998, and you’re still one of the best hires I ever made. Dan & Mary Klein
Congratulations, Ivy! Love, The Kerzner Family Mazel tov, Ivy, on 25 years. Grateful that we have been along for the ride! You are truly a gem for our entire community. With love and gratitude, The Grant Family
Concordville Nissan & Subaru proudly support the Siegel JCC and congratulate CEO Ivy Harlev on 25 years of service! CONCORDVILLE NISSAN | 610-459-8900 CONCORDVILLE SUBARU | 484-800-4560 Part of the fabric of our community, Schoenberg Memorial Chapel is dedicated to providing service with compassion, competence, and dignity. Schoenberg Memorial Chapel 519 Philadelphia Pike . Wilmington, DE . 302-762-0334 The Schoenberg Family wishes Ivy Harlev a Mazel Tov on this momentous occasion of your 25th Anniversary. We are so grateful for your tireless and outstanding leadership at the helm of our JCC. May you go from strength to strength!
FOR 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, STEADFAST LEADERSHIP, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO THE SIEGEL JCC AND OUR COMMUNITY. THANK YOU
Yair D. Robinson, Rabbi Elizabeth Pellen, Cantor Peter Grumbacher, Rabbi Emeritus Eliana Hall, Director of Lifelong Learning Rachel Allen, President WWW.BETHEMETHDE.ORG CONGRATULATES IVY HARLEV FOR HER 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DELAWARE JEWISH COMMUNITY Mazel Tov and THANK YOU to Ivy Harlev for your 25 years of leadership, passion, and service to the Delaware Jewish Community! We are so grateful for you! Wendy Berger & Michael Silverman
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A huge, heartfelt thank you to Ivy for her many years of service and dedication to our community. We are so grateful! With deep appreciation, Debbie, David, Bennett & Carter Ross Congratulations on 25 great years! Thank you for all you do. Julie & Rodger Levenson Look how far we've come! Mazel tov on 25 years! From the Robinson Family
Mazel Tov Ivy on your well-deserved recognition! Here’s to 25 more! With love and appreciation, Amy & Michael Leviton Ivy, Thanks to your leadership, the J is a welcoming and safe home away from home for all! With love from Northampton, MA, Elly & Rick Alexander
Ivy, Mazel Tov on 25 years of serving our amazing J, a remarkable milestone of dedication and service! With Love, Meredith, Dan, Max & Annie Rosenthal How very fortunate we are to have Ivy Harlev and to be celebrating her 25th year with us. Judy Levy You Rock!! Todah Rabah for 25 years of fantastic leadership! Robin & Bruce Saran Mazel Tov, Ivy! You are terrific, and we really appreciate all your years of service to the J! Elaine Schmerling & Warren Butt
Mazel Tov, Ivy, on your 25th Anniversary! We are so proud of you and your commitment to the Siegel JCC and our community. The Aerenson Family Ivy, The village that exists at the J is a testament to the magic you have created here. You are part of our family, and we are so lucky. Anna, Dave, Noah & Shiloh Saul Congratulations, Ivy, on 25 years of dedicated service to the community! It is a pleasure working with you. Rob & Christina Rogers
Congratulations Ivy! ~Yourfriends at Wilmington Friends School
Thank you, Ivy, for 25 wonderful years. Looking forward to many years to come! Leslie Newman and Bill Wolff Thank you, Ivy, for all of the passion, enthusiasm, strength, work, love, innovation, unending energy, loyalty, and devotion you have poured into our JCC over the last 25 years! The JCC has always been like a second home to us, and we appreciate your role in making us feel welcome and treasured. We love you and look forward to watching what you have in store for the next 25! Mazel tov!!! Rachel & Todd Harad Mazel tov, Ivy, on your 25 years at the JCC. Your infectious optimism and smile, dedicated leadership, and caring, welcoming disposition have helped make the J the vibrant community hub it is today. Don and Ethel Parsons Dear Ivy, Thank you for your years of making our community better. Richard A. Levine
Ivy, You Lead, You Give, You Inspire! Jerome & Debbie Nachlis
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The only thing better than our fabulous JCC is YOU! Ivy, you have had an impact on all of us during your 25 years at the J! We are honored to honor you as our CEO! Our community has been so blessed. We are better and stronger because of you! Kol HaKavod. Karolin & Mark Lipman Mazel Tov on 25 years! Our family has been so blessed to have you in our lives! Thank you for making the JCC such a special place for us!! It has been a joy throughout the years having you as supervisor, working with you as volunteers, and seeing your face at preschool and swim team! Love, Jake, Stacy, Brandon, and Emma Weaver To our dear friend Ivy, Mazel Tov on your 25th Anniversary with the Siegel JCC. The Kenin Family Rabbi Michael and the entire Beals family join the even larger Congregation Beth Shalom family in wishing our member, Ivy Harlev, mazel tov and todah rabbah for 25 years of inspired leadership and dedicated service to our community. KOL HA KAVOD!!!! From all of us Mazel Tov, Ivy, on your 25th anniversary! The Siegel JCC is fortunate to have your service and leadership. Sharon & Brent Saliman Congratulations on 25 years with the J! You are amazing and have made the J such a warm, caring, and integral part of our community. All our love, Connie, Gary, Samantha & Brandon Lipson MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE
Congratulations on 25 years of service to the JCC and the community. It’s a pleasure working with you! Debbie & Jerry Steinberg We are so blessed to have your leadership in our community! Paul & Faith Silver Ivy, we have been "together" since about 1992 - being at your side as your skills developed, and you "rose to the top," has been a special and unique treat for me. Mazel tov! Steven Rod Mazel Tov, Ivy, on your incredible 25-year journey with us. You add so much to our JCC and overall community at large, and we are all forever grateful. With love, Kathy Bloom & family I am so sad I cannot be there to celebrate Ivy Harlev. I can’t say enough good things about my “garage sale buddy.” She gives so freely of herself, and her uplifting positive spirit stands second to none. She is such a positive force of good – the world needs more people like her! Theresa Fitzpatrick Stover Congratulations, Ivy! We are thrilled to celebrate your 25th. Here's to many more! Lauren & Tom Martin Congratulations Ivy on 25 amazing years! Thank you for all you do that makes the JCC feel like home! The Weisblatt Family MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued
Mazel Tov on 25 years of service. Full of compassion, generosity, and humility, we are lucky to have you leading the J. Thank you for epitomizing leadership in our community. Jennifer Lerner You love Ivy? So do we!! XO, Ruth Rosenberg & Doug White Mazel tov, Ivy, for 25 years of service. Thank you for your leadership at the JCC and throughout the community, and for your friendship to our entire family. Love, the Downard family Many thanks for all you do for the community and for being part of my family! Love, Berta Kerr Ivy, we take so much pride in you and your leadership and all that you have fostered and nurtured and achieved for our community. Lisa & Henry Weiner Blessings to the JCC for their strength for our community and leadership. Kate Cowperthwait & Don Priester Mazel tov on this amazing accomplishment! Wishing you many more years of success! Jon, Ilicia, Sydney & Zoey Strasser Yasher Koach on your 25th Anniversary, Ivy! With love and appreciation, Seth & Emily Katzen MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued
Ivy, Yasher Koach on 25 years of leadership in bringing all of us together into one community. Your congenial nature is contagious. Mazal Tov, Your Neighbors Sylvia and Mark Wagman Congratulations on 25 years, Ivy! Thank you for all you do. Joan Merritt The Forum of Executive Women in Delaware would like to say a huge congratulations to our president, Ivy Harlev, on her 25 years of service to the Siegel JCC community. Ivy’s dedication, passion, kindness, and smarts have made an impact, not only on the JCC and Forum, but they have reverberated across Delaware in so many ways. Congratulations Ivy – we’re all so lucky to have you! From all of us Mazel Tov on 25 years of service to our community! Thank you for all you do. Avie & Dan Silver Mazel tov on 25 years of amazingly impactful work at the JCC. Your commitment to this community has always been unwavering and your welcoming smile is a signature for the inclusivity you have worked so hard to foster. Thank you for always being who you are :) Mona & Ron Duwell From your first days at the J, you have shined, Ivy! We are so grateful for your leadership and friendship over the years. Cheers to YOU and Mazel Tov on this wonderful honor! Sarah Baker Andrus & Brian Andrus MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued
Mazel Tov on 25 years of service to our community! Thank you for all you do. Marla & Ross Cooper Ivy, congratulations on celebrating 25 years of dedicated service to the JCC with your warmth, smile, time, and commitment to our community. Mark & Becky Emptage “After 25 years, it’s nice to know!” You are appreciated for the impact you’ve made! Here’s to 25 more! Cindy Goldstein & Jonathan Jaffe Congrats on 25 years! Thanks for all you do, especially providing such a great place for kids to grow. Joe & Alissa Kegelman Mazel tov on 25 inspiring years, Ivy! You are an incredible leader and mentor. It is an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Katie Glazier Ivy, your 25 years of service to the J has brightened the community! We are so grateful to have you in our lives. Happy Anniversary, Ivy! Love, the Blums Thank you, Ivy, for 25 years of dedication to our community. Frances Ratner & Steve Biener MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued
Here's to Ivy Harlev— a 25-year JCC maestro whose pickleball dinks and bashes are as impressive as her leadership brilliance! Lisa & Marty Lessner Congratulations, Ivy, on 25 years of outstanding leadership for our JCC. Thank you! Michelle & Brad Glazier Ivy – Thank you for re-connecting me with the J! You continue to be an inspiration to me, and you are making the J a place for wonderful Jewish memories in Wilmington. I am thrilled to see my grandchildren growing up there! Laurie Kneitel Blum-Max & Bert Max Congrats on 25 years! Amy & Scott Harrison Mazel Tov, Ivy! We so appreciate your dedication and selfless commitment to the community. We love you! Scott, Rona & Lady Thrilled to be honoring Ivy, who makes the J the wonderful, welcoming place it is! Beth Moskow-Schnoll & Barry Schnoll Congratulations, Ivy!!! You're the best! We have been privileged to be in your company. Many more happy & fulfilling years ahead!!! Gina Chan & Jon Bennett Ivy, thanks for all you do! You rock! Ellen Kraft & Jay Ciroalo MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued
Ivy, I remember when… and now it’s been 25 years!! Celebrating you and all your wonderful achievements! Connie & Michael Sugarman Ivy, you are a blessing to our community! You are loved, respected, and needed! We are lucky to have you! The Flambaums Mazel Tov on 25 years of dedication and service to the Jewish community of Delaware! Keep up the amazing work. Love, Brian, Pam, Rachel & Jordan Appelbaum Mazel tov on 25 years of outstanding leadership and service. Judi Feinson & Mike Bailey Congratulations on 25 years to the heart and soul of the Siegel JCC. We think you are just awesome – and so does everyone else!! Love you Ivy!! Xoxo, Jason & Bethany Kutz Mazel Tov on 25 years of service to our community! Thank you for all you do. The Haas Family Mazel Tov, Ivy. Thank you for 25 great years! The Kalin Family Mazel Tov, Ivy! Thank you for all you do for our community. You’re the best. Benjie & Jodi Cohen MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued
Ivy, you are a great community leader & a great person. You have made Wilmington a better place. We are honored to be your friends. Marty & Ed Zukoff Mazel Tov, Ivy! Our Jewish community is stronger because of you. Iris & Jack Vinokur Dear Ivy – Your outstanding leadership and managerial talents result in the J being what it is today. But, just as important, your welcoming attitude, your smile, your awareness of and responsiveness to all, model the same for each member and staff, maintaining a culture of inclusiveness and belonging at the J. Thank you! Fondly, Pat & Eileen Carzo What a great 25 years! Mazel Tov, Ivy. Linda & Michael Sigman Mazel Tov, Ivy, on this Momentous Milestone! So proud of what you’ve accomplished over 25 Years! Lisa Joy Phillips Our community is so lucky to have you. Mazel Tov on 25 years!! The Hanna & Werkheiser Families Ivy, thank you for a GREAT 25 years. You are amazing! Bob, Sally, Andrew & Sarah Coonin We love you, Ivy! You are a treasure to our community. Thank you for all you do! Felisha & Gary Alderson MESSAGES OF TRIBUTE continued
Beneficiary agencies of Jewish Federation of Delaware MAZEL TOV, IVY, FROM ALL OF US!
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