Machon Ora 2018

Park Avenue Synagogue

The Nackenson Family
Richard, Nicole, Benjamin

and Alexandra

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Ronnie and David Parker

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Melissa, Joshua, Hannah and Madison Raskin

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Clergy, Educators, and Staff

Jeanie and Menachem
Jodi and Michael
Hallie and Jacob
Rosensaft

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Stefanie, James and
Benjamin Rothman

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Shereen and Howard and the Rutman Family

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Honor the Past, Embrace the
Present, and Celebrate the Future

Stacie, David, Lindsey and Ali Schapiro

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Hon. Melvin L. Schweitzer and Ronni R. Bolger

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Heidi, Rob, Michael & Max

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The Weidman Family

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�‫יְ ִהי ָרצוֹן ִ� ְ� ָ� ֶנֽי‬
‫ֶשׁתּוֹ ִלי ֵכֽנוּ ְל ָשׁלוֹם וְ ַת ְצ ִעי ֵ ֽדנוּ ְל ָשׁלוֹם‬

May it be Your will to guide us in peace,
to move us forward toward peace.

Help us to remember our strength and courage,
help us to see clearly, to listen deeply,

to act wisely. Help us to be our best selves
in this new place and time.

From “T’filat HaDerech –
A Prayer for the Journey: Transitions in Life”

by Merle Feld, in Siddur Lev Shalem

Thank you for walking with us in creating
a kehillah kedoshah, a holy community.
We are blessed to continue building
our community in a new space.

Rabbi Elliot & Debbie Cosgrove
Rabbi Neil Zuckerman

Cantor Azi & Noa Schwartz
Cantor Shira Lissek

Rabbi Ethan Witkovsky & Erin Beser
Cantor Rachel Brook & Matt Holman

Rabbi David Lincoln
Cantor David & Joan Lefkowitz

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Proud to be part of this
once-in-a-generation moment

in the history of
Park Avenue Synagogue

!‫חזק חזק ונתחזק‬

Be strong, be strong, and
let us be strengthened!

PAS Staff

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BE SURE NOT TO MISS

THE SILENT AUCTION!

Prizes include
Shabbat with the Cosgroves…
riding the Zamboni at MSG…

and more!

Tonight’s auction
closes at 10:00 pm!

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Be sure to add your
family’s milestones to the

HISTORICAL TIMELINE

honoring the many memories
and special events that have
occurred at PAS over the years.

Help yourself to a card
and make your mark!

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Howard and Amy Friedner

Cantor Lissek:

James Goldman

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Elaine Gilde and Richard Green

Park Avenue Synagogue

Nancy, Josh, Sam, Rose and Sarah Korff

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Stacie Schapiro

Tricia & Jason Pantzer

PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE!!

The Podolsky Family

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Arnold L. Sabin

Lite

Tonight's Chairs

The Teitelbaum Family

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Stefanie Katz
Rothman
Pam Sole

The Israel Crew XOXO

Joanne V. Davis and Family

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Ellen, David, Haley Kim Molstre, Phil Singer,
& Brian Phillips Max and Maddie Singer

Stacy, Jay and Harlan Stark

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Scott
& Casey, Joshua & Natalie

Claire
Isabelle and Ethan Brett.

Renee and Allan Lercher

Dr. & Mrs. Joshua Tannenbaum

Roberta & Arnie Ursaner

Park Avenue
Synagogue

The Weinfeld Family

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We would like to thank the following individuals for
their additional generosity in support of the Gala.

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Special thanks to those who contributed
to ensure the success of this evening

AUCTION

Acme Smoked Fish / The Gindi Family The Jewish Museum
Alexander Florals Kwiat
Ask Ilysa Nancy & Michael Lascher
Natalie & Brett Barth Leshem Loft
Barton & Gray Mariners Club Lined Design
Carol Becker, William Greenberg Jr Desserts Marissa Zackowitz Studio
Caryn Seidman Becker & Marc Becker The Mark Hotel
Bradford Portraits Lizzy & Bryce Markus
Breads Bakery McKay Williamson
Cantor Rachel Brook Alexandra & Greg Mondre
Beryl P. Chernov NBC Sports Group
Jessica & Scott Chestman Tricia & Jason Pantzer
Kari Drazel Cohen Park East Kosher Butchers and
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove & Debbie Cosgrove Fine Foods
Eddie Plishti Salon The Public Theater
Edit NY Barbara Reich, Resourceful
F-Factor Consultants
Fox Networks Yves Ringler
Frank Pollak & Sons Cantor Azi Schwartz
Stacy & Jeff Friedman SiriusXM
Gayle Perry Styling Julie & Jordan Solomon
Good Morning America / ABC Shoshana & Andrew Steinthal
Gotham Stadium Tennis Center Rory & Elie Tahari
Lizzie & Jon Tisch
-Eric Faro and David Graham Tod’s
Grace Mayflower Inn & Spa Tru Grace
Richard Haass Joyce & John Varvatos
Lynn & Marty Halbfinger Annelise & David Winter
Jennifer & Jonathan Harris Rabbi Ethan Witkovsky & Erin
The Heller Family Beser
Dena & Mark Hirsch Rabbi Neil Zuckerman
Andrea Hirsch

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WORK & WISDOM

PAS PARTNERS

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Mazal Tov to

All the Honorees

A hearty thank you to the

First Graduating Class

for being true pioneers
and walking first into the light

A hearty thank you to all the

Staff and Teachers

for making Machon Ora a true beacon of
light to those thirsting to learn

The Avrahami Family

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Mazel Tov to the Honorees

Mr. & Dr. Bruckstein

and

Mazel Tov to the

1st Graduating Class
of BYMO

Thank you to all the wonderful

Rabbis, Teachers, Morahs
and the Hanhala

for making every day wonderful for
Daniella and the entire school

Shlomo & Malka Babani

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Mazal Tov to

Mr. Moish and Dr. Bruckstein

Best Wishes to the

1st Graduating Class!

Shlomo and Rachel Basilyan

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Mazal tov to

the Honorees

With immense appreciation to
Elana’s teachers:

Mrs. Borenstein Mrs. Cohen
Mrs. Dubin Mrs. Dvorkes
Mrs. Feder Mrs. Krumbein
Mrs. Nadav Mrs. Schiller
Rabbi Schnall Mrs. Stein
Mrs. Trenk Mrs. Wiederblank
Dr. Werblowsky

Thank you so much for the impact you
have had under the leadership of
Mrs. Marcy Stern, Mrs. Swerdloff
and Mrs. Schiller!

Aryeh and Dana Berlin

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In Honor of

Moish & Michelle Bruckstein

on this well-deserved honor.
May you continue all of your good work
on behalf of Bais Yaakov Machon Ora

and the Klal.

With gratitude to

Mrs. Stern

and

The Board of Directors

We feel privileged to be part of such a
wonderful school.

Avi & Miriam Brickman

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Mazel Tov to our Beloved Cousins

Moish and Michelle Bruckstein

Upon being chosen as
Guests of Honor.

May Hashem bless you with
good health and strength

to continue your dedicated service
to Bais Yaakov Machon Ora
and to Klal Yisroel.

May you be zoche to
much bracha, hatzlacha, and nachas

from your beautiful children.

With love,

Dorothy and Alex Bruckstein and Family

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Dearest Totty and Mommy,

Mazel Tov upon
this most deserved honor!

Thank you for giving us
(Malya and Shayna)

the best high school experience possible.

You're the greatest parents
that anyone could ever ask for.

We love you!

Love,
Zechariah, Malya, Shayna, Estee,

Shlomo, and Yisroel

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With appreciation to the

Administration,
Faculty, and Staff
of Bais Yaakov Machon Ora
Yitz and Yaffy Buchen

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The Faculty of Bais Yaakov Machon Ora

salutes

Mrs. Marcy Stern

Who piloted our school through its
formative first four years. We honor your

far-reaching vision, respect your total
commitment, and appreciate your unique
blend of professionalism and true warmth.

Above all, we are privileged to observe
each day how you integrate Torah, yiras
Hashem, ahavas Hashem, and middos

tovos into one seamless package. Our
students are fortunate, and so are we.
With best wishes for continued success

and nachas.

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The Teachers of Bais Yaakov Machon Ora

warmly honor

Mrs. Tmima Swerdloff

who inspires us each day with her
professionalism, high standards for

Torah learning, approachability,
and genuine friendship

&

Mrs. Shaindie Schiller

whose expert teaching, incredible warmth,
and deep understanding of the needs of
both our student body and staff
make her perfectly suited to her
new role in our school.

We thank The Entire Executive Board
of Bais Yaakov Machon Ora for their
dedication to the welfare of the school.
We feel privileged to teach here.

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To our

Beloved Seniors:

You are leaving behind not just memories,
but a school formed in your image.

We have been enchanted with
your love of learning,

sterling derech eretz, inquiring minds,
refinement, and unity.

Teaching you has been a true joy,
and we give you our collective berachos

for continued success in
all of your future endeavors.

You have a special place in our hearts.

Warmly,

Your Teachers

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In honor of

Ms. Devorah Shapiro

who is the engineer behind all of our
incredible programming and who ensures

that everything runs smoothly and
seamlessly. Your kindness, warmth and
dedication make you an inspiration to the
the staff and a role model to our girls.

‫יהי רצון שתשרה השכינה בכל מעשה ידיך‬

With gratitude to

Mrs. Leah Borenstein
Miss Mindy Aron

and Miss Shira Gross

Thank you for your patience, efficiency,
and warmth as you keep everything
running smoothly- with a smile!

The Faculty of Bais Yaakov Machon Ora

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Mazel Tov to the

Honorees

and may Machon Ora have continued
success and growth in educating the girls

of our community.

Moshe Feigin, Patent Attorney

(http://PatentLawNJ.com)

Chedva Feigin, LCSW

(http://Therapy-NJ.com)

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In Honor of my sister

Marcy Stern

whose energy, perseverance, and
commitment to chinuch habanos has
made this first graduating class a reality.
May Hashem Yisbarach continue to grant

her the strength, zeal, and sense of
excitement in fulfilling her mission to
enhance Torah chinuch for Bnos Yisrael.

You make our entire family proud.

Shimon and Shirley Frankel and Family

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Mazel Tov to the

1st Graduating Class

In honor of

Mr. and Dr. Bruckstein

Rael and Rifky Gervis

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Mazal tov to Bais Yaakov Machon Ora and

the Worthy Honorees

In appreciation of the 1st Graduating
Class and Their Families whose

pioneering spirit enabled this school to be
built.

Special Hakaras Hatov to

Mrs. Stern,
Mrs. Swerdloff, Mrs. Schiller,

and the incredibly talented and warm

Faculty

for the inspiring, meaningful and
high-level Chinuch that you provide.
Wishing you continued bracha and
hatzlacha as the school continues to grow!

Rabbi Yaakov and Ruth Glasser
Rina, Chaim, Neima and Meira

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In honor of

Eliezer, Zev and BZ

Special individuals who took the plunge
and with their amazing leadership

established a beautiful Makom Torah -
which is Leshem ul‘Tifferes.
Yasher Kochachem.

Jonathan & Paula

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Mazel Tov

Michelle and Moishe

on this well-deserved honor.
Your selfless dedication and generosity to
Machon Ora have led to its tremendous
success. In a relatively short time you have

become an integral part of the Passaic
community and have contributed greatly
to its many institutions. We are so proud
of the well-respected and special people
you are and for all the important work you
do for Klal Yisrael. May HaShem repay
your goodness by granting you so much
Bracha and Nachas from your family and

your community.

All our love and admiration,

Alisa, Gersh and the Berger Family
Yocheved, Efrem and the Goldberg Family

Rachell, Yoav and the Preiss Family
Shani, Binyamin and the Muschel Family

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In honor of

Mrs. Marcy Stern

‫יישר כחך‬
Your vision, broad knowledge,
professional expertise, and dedicated
commitment to Torah and education
benefit our girls in myriad ways.
May Hashem continue to bless your

efforts!

Yechiel and Naomi Grunhaus

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Congratulations to the

Graduating Class!

We are all indebted to you!
Wishing you great future success wherever

life takes you!

With appreciation to the

Administration, Staff and
Teachers at BYMO.

We appreciate the incredible effort and
devotion you display.

It is due to your effort that BYMO has
become the school it is.

Thank you!

Hadassah & B.Z. Halberstam

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