The 73rd Annual
RPRY Dinner Event
In Celebration of:
The Light of Leadership
On
The Night of Lag Ba’Omer
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
at 6:30pm
Distinguished Honorees:
Debbie & Marc Turansky
עמוד אש- Pillar of Fire Award
Penina & Asaf Shmuel
לפיד- Leadership Award
Brooke & Daniel Reich
נר- Alumnus Torah Award
At
The Rutgers University Hillel
70 College Avenue
New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Debbie and Marc Turansky
עמוד אש- Pillar of Fire Award
The Turansky’s service to RPRY reflects the partnership of two talented
people, both passionate about Jewish education, who each found a
high-impact avenue of involvement in the yeshiva while also supporting
the other’s activism. The result is a cascade of much needed changes at
the yeshiva that continue to this day.
Marc became a member of the Board of Directors (as it used to be known)
shortly after their sons were enrolled in RPRY. He got more involved by
working on sub-committees and volunteering his time where possible.
Though his day job, previously at Merrill Lynch and currently as Executive
Director/Head of Financial Advisor Directed Programs at JPMorgan
Securities, keep him quite busy, he carved out large blocks of time for the
yeshiva over the past decade.
After spending a number of years on the Board, Marc served on the
Executive Board, before becoming president of the school and serving in
that role for three years (2011-2014). Marc is most noted for organizing a
Strategic Planning initiative in partnership with Yeshiva University Institute
for University-School Partnership, for which he served as chair of the
coordinating committee (2012-2014). This multi-year project involved
performing a parent and governance survey, full analysis of the school,
across both administration, education and finance, to allow for a
benchmarking comparison between RPRY and other comparable Jewish
day schools. It was determined that four key focus areas needed to be
addressed, in the area of Educational Excellence, Recruitment & Retention,
Fundraising, and Financial Success. This became RPRY’s first ever Long
Term Strategic Plan. After stepping down as president, Marc chaired the
constitutional reform committee (2015), which led to the new/current
governance structure of the school.
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Debbie, a Veterinary Medical Doctor at the Raritan Animal Hospital in
Edison, grew up in an observant Jewish home in Oak Park, Michigan that
was deeply committed to Jewish education. Debbie’s grandfather, Maurice
Lowenthal, was a successful pharmacist in Cincinnati, Ohio who, with the
support of his wife Hester, served as one of the founders of the Chofetz
Chaim day school in Cincinnati. Maurice got involved so that his children
would have a yeshiva day school to attend, in an area where none
previously existed. The yeshiva he helped establish is now a long-standing
and well-respected part of the Cincinnati Jewish community. Mr.
Lowenthal’s commitment to the yeshiva did not end with his three
children’s graduations. He remained involved as a volunteer and financial
supporter for five decades. He also set up a family foundation with the
primary focus to support initiatives for secular and religious excellence in
Jewish education. Debbie’s mother Mitzi Traurig z”l, Debbie herself, and
other family members sat on the board of the foundation and were
charged with allocating funds each year.
While Marc was becoming more involved as a lay leader, his passion and
dedication inspired Debbie to direct some of the foundation’s allocations
to RPRY. They identified a growth opportunity in the school’s use of
technology and had the funds dedicated to that area. This began with the
installation of the school’s first smart boards in a growing number of
classrooms, implementation of RenWeb, partnership with the Gruss
Foundation on the new computer lab, and the hiring of a consultancy
group to advise, support, and oversee all the changes.
A few years later Debbie saw another opportunity at RPRY and rose to the
occasion. Chana Luchins, then Benji’s 7th grade math teacher, talked with
Debbie about the prospective value of ALEKS, a Web-based math
assessment and learning system that identifies each student’s proficiency
and delivers a personalized learning program. Debbie directed funds from
the foundation to support the acquisition of ALEKS for the 8th grade and
the results were remarkable. The yeshiva has since expanded access to
ALEKS to students in all the upper school grades.
Debbie takes great pride in both technology initiatives that her family’s
foundation made possible at RPRY. She remarks that, as a scientist who
comes from a family of scientists (her mother was a pharmacist, in an era
when female pharmacists were rare), it was natural for her to identify and
support projects that give students hands-on exposure to science and
technology.
While their sons have graduated and moved on to high school - Eli (15) a
student at TABC and Benji (14) at Yeshivat Frisch – Marc and Debbie
remain big boosters of RPRY and actively encourage others to send their
children and their financial support to the school.
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Penina & Asaf Shmuel
לפיד- Leadership Award
You’d be hard pressed to find two people with a more informed view of
RPRY than Penina and Asaf Shmuel. They gained their perspective from
their experiences as parents of former and current students, active
volunteers, successful fundraisers, generous supporters, as well as
Penina’s work as an assistant teacher in the Yeshiva.
The Shmuels have five children – Rachel (15), Tamar (14), Yosef (13), Ezra
(10), and Molly (7). When their youngest graduates, Penina and Asaf will
have been proud RPRY parents for over two decades.
Asaf was enlisted to serve on the board of directors over seven years ago
and was later tapped to be a member of the executive committee. Three
years ago he graciously agreed to co-chair the scholarship breakfast and
under his leadership the event has continued to attract a marked increase
in support.
When he’s not volunteering on RPRY’s behalf, Asaf works in his family’s
cabinet manufacturing business, Choice Cabinetry, in Somerville.
Penina received her Masters in Education from Brooklyn College. She is
currently an assistant teacher in the kindergarten class at RPRY; she has
worked in this role for three years. She also serves as a substitute teacher,
as needed, in different grades in the mornings and has volunteered at the
school as a class parent and as a helper in the lunch program.
The Shmuels are members of Congregation Ohr Torah in Edison, where
Asaf serves as Gabbai. They also take great pride in their family’s regular
involvement and support of the Tomchei Shabbat program and Rutgers
Jewish Experience.
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Brooke and Rabbi Daniel Reich
נר- Alumnus Torah Award
If you want to meet role models of deep loyalty and HaKoras Hatov to
RPRY and the broader Highland Park/Edison Jewish community, you
should speak with Rabbi Daniel and Brooke Reich.
Rabbi Daniel Reich is the second son of a family deeply tied to the Yeshiva.
He grew up in a home on Harrison Street, across the street from the
school, and his mother Nancy was a beloved pre-school and elementary
school assistant teacher there for 15 years. He and his two brothers, Phillip
and Isaac, and sister Rebecca all attended RPRY, as did their two cousins.
His aunt Mina Reich still serves the school as a teacher in the early
childcare department.
Daniel is currently completing his Semicha studies in the Rabbi Isaac
Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) of Yeshiva University and is a
member of the Wexner Semicha Honors Program. He received the
Maybaum Sephardic Fellowship and previously received the Kupperman
Fellowship. He is also completing a certificate in pastoral mental health
counseling, at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva
University.
Daniel and his Aishes Chayil, Brooke, married in 2014. They live in Teaneck
and attend the Zichron Mordechai shul, where Daniel teaches periodic
shiurim. They have two children, Leeba (2 ½ years old) and Shira (3 months
old).
Brooke is a licensed social worker (LSW) who received her undergraduate
and graduate degrees from Yeshiva University. In her role as a Social
Worker, Brooke has worked in a nursing home, in a clinical mental health
agency, and at YU Connects. Most recently, she supported clients in the
Jewish Family and Children’s Services in Wayne, NJ. In her college years,
Brooke worked as a counselor in Camp HASC and as a volunteer leader in
the Kids of Courage Travel Camp, run by Chai Lifeline.
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Daniel and Brooke decided to pursue a life in the pulpit rabbinate and are
now planning for the next stage of their family’s life.
Semicha training includes a tour of duty as a Rabbinic Intern and Rabbi
Daniel found his way back to town to serve in this capacity at
Congregation Ahavas Achim, from September 2016 – June 2017. This
opportunity allowed Daniel, Brooke, and Leeba to visit with his family in
Edison and to stop by his parents’ (and his childhood) shul, Congregation
Etz Ahaim.
Daniel and Brooke credit RPRY, and Daniel’s family, in providing them with
the foundations of their Hashkafic outlook – an abiding commitment to
V’Ahavta L’Reyecha K’mocha (Love each Jew as you love yourself) and a
firm belief in the inherent value of every single Jew and every single
person. They look forward to building on this outlook as they raise their
children and serve the Jewish community.
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Head of School
In Brachot 33b, Rabbi Chanina teaches that, “Hakol bidei
shamayim chutz miyirat shamayim – All is in the hands of
Heaven except for reverence of Heaven.” Rashi explains
that Hashem determines almost everything – how tall or
short we are, how intelligent or wealthy we are. Most of
what we experience in life is out of our control, and
sometimes our success or failure seems arbitrary. What we
do control, however, is how we react to these
experiences. We can have a positive attitude and choose
to react in a way that exhibits yirat shamayim, reverence of
Heaven, or we can have the opposite reaction.
There are so many individuals who have put in
tremendous effort on behalf of RPRY these past few years.
The yeshiva has grown and developed in many ways; we
have a lot to be proud of, and a lot more work to do. In all
of our efforts, we must keep in mind that ultimately, Hakol
bidei shamayim chutz miyirat shamayim. Our success is in
the Hands of Hashem; it is our responsibility to have the
right attitude and motivation.
Our honorees tonight exemplify this approach. Debbie
and Marc Turansky, Penina and Asaf Shmuel, and Brooke
and Rabbi Daniel Reich all understand that Hakol bidei
shamayim chutz miyirat shamayim. In their work for our
yeshiva and for other Torah institutions, they approach
every endeavor with an optimism and courage that is
possible because they know that they are doing the work
of Hashem and that ultimately our collective success is not
the result of our own efforts but because of Him.
Thank you all for coming out to support our yeshiva and
for helping us to elicit the siyata dishmaya, the help of
Heaven, that results from working out of a sense of yirat
shamayaim, reverence of Heaven. May Hashem continue
to grant RPRY success.
Rabbi Daniel Loew
Head of School
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Message from the President
Everyone knows that Moshe Rabbeinu was the ultimate
Jewish Leader. Indeed, the highest praise given to
Moshe, according to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, in his book
“Lessons on Leadership,” is that he was a “servant of the
Lord.” This description appears 18 times throughout
Tanach. Moreover, it is clear that leadership was not, to
Moshe, a vehicle of authority or power. It was, and is so
basic to Jewish tradition, an opportunity to serve.
Leadership never elevated Moshe above the masses, but
rather compelled him towards increased humility. And so,
we are told, Moshe was “very humble, more so than
anyone else on earth” (Bamidbar 12:3).
Since its inception over 70 years ago, RPRY has served as
a pivotal institution in the greater Central Jersey area. It
helped build our rich and supportive community, and led
thousands of families in providing Torah education, values
and priorities to generations of future Jewish leaders.
RPRY has done this not to gain power or authority, or to
establish its place at the top, but rather to humbly serve
the community and to teach our children how to serve
Hashem. Critically, RPRY’s success could not have been
possible without the modest yet powerful leadership of so
many altruistic community members.
This year, we celebrate the “Light of Leadership”: RPRY’s
leadership, the leadership of so many dedicated men,
women and students, and, especially, the leadership of
Debbie & Marc Turansky, Penina & Asaf Shmuel and
Brooke & Rabbi Daniel Reich. Each of these incredible
couples has led by example, unpretentiously and
selflessly.
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The Turanskys have led the Yeshiva with tireless
dedication, through Board membership, Committee
efforts, three crucial years of Presidency and enormous
donor generosity and establishment of academic
advanced technology integration.
The Shmuels have been RPRY leaders with unbridled
passion and loyalty, through Board and Executive
Committee membership, building the Scholarship
Campaign to help families who cannot afford the full cost
of tuition reap the benefits of an RPRY Jewish Day School
education, and as a beloved, nurturing Early Childhood
educator.
The Reichs are leading the RPRY alumni charge, by
becoming extraordinary role models, embracing our
Yeshiva’s pure, wholesome and robust foundation and
incorporating it and transforming the world through Torah
scholarship and leadership.
The “Light” of these three phenomenal Honorees’
leadership burns ever bright, particularly because of their
humility. May Hashem bless them, RPRY, our students –
past, present & future – and all of us with endless years of
Leadership opportunity, as we serve Hashem and our
community, edging closer every day, iy”H, to the coming
of Moshiach, speedily in our days.
Leslie Ostrin
President, RPRY Board of Governors
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Thank You…
RPRY could not have achieved tonight’s great success without
the tireless efforts and dedication of the following people:
Dinner Chairs:
Bracha Avraham
Joanne Hanian
Melissa Jerushalmy
Nadine Teitelbaum
Dinner Committee:
Ami Avraham
Mindy Berman
Lynn Even-Hen
Neer Even-Hen
Melissa Feder
Elliot Frank
Leeor Jerushalmy
Melissa Jerushalmy
Barry Katz
Jeff Korbman
Ely Labovitz
Jenny Mandelbaum
Bonnie Orgel
Leslie Ostrin
Randi Ostrove
Yifat Schnur
Abe Schwartzbard
David Stern
Rachelle Stern
Barbara Strassman
Ari Welner
Office Staff:
Dina Fahmy
David Levy
Shoshana Madsen
Nia West-Williams
It has been an honor and a pleasure working with each of you!
Yehuda
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Thank You…
We would like to thank the following vendors
for making this evening so special:
Rutgers Hillel
Bistro 70 at Rutgers Hillel
Milton Goldman – Audio/Video
Abie Russ-Fishbane - Video
Milton Elbogen & Mark Stein – Photography
Harry Glazer – Biographies and Press Release
Denise Hametz - Awards
Robert’s Florals
Minute Man Printing – Invitations
Moving Journals – Virtual Journal
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Mazal Tov & Thank You
To Our Distinguished Honorees:
Debbie & Marc Turansky
עמוד אש- Pillar of Fire Award
Penina & Asaf Shmuel
לפיד- Leadership Award
Brooke & Daniel Reich
נר- Alumnus Torah Award
For the Support and Tremendous
Impact They Have Made with
Their Deeds and Actions
On Behalf of RPRY
With much appreciation from the RPRY
Administrative Team:
Rabbi Daniel Loew
Rabbi Josh Einzig
Mrs. Chana Luchins
Ilana Bohm
Shoshana Madsen
Meryl Silver
Yehuda Kohn
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RPRY EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION FOR THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN
RPRY Gratefully Acknowledges the Generosity of Our Donors,
Who Helped Us Reach the Campaign’s First Goal: Mortgage Retirement
$200,000 & Above
Harriet & George Blank
Rachel Lefkovits
$50,000 - $199,000
Hahn Foundation
Shoshana & Ted Diskind $25,000 - $49,999
June Getraer Riki & Robert Kreitman
Joanne & Payam Hanian Bella & Henry Lerner
Faigie & Yehuda Hecht Marcia & Barry Levinson
Sharon Hirt Leslie & Josh Ostrin
Tanzman Foundation
Susan & Elliot Frank $10,000 - $24,999
Lauren & Avi Maza Rachelle & Zev Stern
Susan & Hillel Raymon Debbie & Marc Turansky
Jodi & Steven Reich Mindy & David Waizer
Sheila & Henry Schanzer Miriam & Robert Weiss
Lisa & Barry Schanzer Susie & Barry Wolf
$1,000 - $9,999
Florence & Emanuel Allen Debbie & Barry Leskowitz
Rivky & Jack Atkin Faigie & Rabbi Yaakov Luban
Debbie & Arthur Atlas Jenny & Irving Mandelbaum
Olga & Joseph Blonder Cherie & Steven Mayer
Lori & Jonathan Caplan Lisa & David Moss
Naomi & Josh Caplan Tova & Jeremy Renna
Linda & Milton Frank Marcia & Phil Rosen
Mimi & Charlie Gershbaum Karen & Julian Schwartz
Gila & Ephraim Gerszberg Lorraine & Abe Schwartzbard
Nillie & David Goldman Rona & Jeffries Shein
Denise & Irwin Hametz Leslie & Jeff Silber
Rosa & Barry Katz Eric Silverman
Jackie & Alan Kelin Sherry & Giyora Simantov
Joseph Tabak Drora & Sheldon Waltuch
Marsha & Michael Wasserman
$0 - $999
Harriet & Stephen Adelson Abby & Edward Prince
Rivka Adler Sally Rosenfield
Caren & Jim Friedman Debbie & Moshe Schneider
Emily & Seth Gerszberg Shayna Schwarzberg
Tova & Steven Josefovitz Joanne & Stanley Zimmerman
Ginny & Yaakov Kafka
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Lapid Scholarship Donor Circle
T he Following Families Have Generously
Pledged Annually to Support RPRY
Scholarships:
Shalhevet ($10,000)
Mrs. Rachel Lefkovits
Ohr ($5,000)
Mr. Hillel and Mrs. Susan Raymon
Ner Tamid ($1,800)
Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Leslie Ostrin
Ner ($1,000)
Mr. David and Mrs. Lisa Goldberg
Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Dana Korbman
Dr. Barry and Mrs. Marcia Levinson
Mr. Avi and Dr. Lauren Maza
Rabbi Ronald and Mrs. Judy Schwarzberg
Nitzotz ($500)
Mr. Giyora and Mrs. Sherry Simantov
Mr. Gil and Mrs. Nancy Reich
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The RPRY Legacy Donor Circle
The Following Individuals are Securing the Future of RPRY
for Generations to Come Through a Legacy Gift to the
RPRY Endowment Fund:
Harriet & George Blank Rabbi Ronald Schwarzberg
Naomi Caplan Eric Silverman
Joshua Caplan Sherry Simantov
Elliot Frank Giyora Simantov
Susan Frank Rachelle Stern
Barbara Freidenreich Eric Wallenstein
Sheldon Freidenreich Susan Wallenstein
Yehuda Kohn Marsha Wasserman
Barry Levinson Mike Wasserman
Joshua Ostrin Anonymous
Leslie Ostrin Anonymous
Randi Ostrove Anonymous
Elliot Ostrove Anonymous
Susan Raymon Anonymous
Hillel Raymon Anonymous
Jeremy Renna Anonymous
Tova Renna Anonymous
If you would like more information about making a legacy
gift to RPRY please contact Yehuda Kohn at 732.572.5052
x 207 or via email [email protected]
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RPRY
Tuition Affordability Program (TAP)
Powered by the
Mayer, Blank & Reich Families.
Much Appreciation and Gratitude to:
Harriet & George Blank
Cherie & Steven Mayer
Nancy & Gil Reich
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Great Appreciation and Gratitude
for the
Generous Support and Dedication of
our Dinner Benefactor Circle Member:
The Lowenthal Family Foundation
and
Turansky Family
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On behalf of the Maurice and Hester
Lowenthal Foundation
In honor of
Debbie & Marc Turansky
Who continue the legacy of supporting
Jewish Education,
Following in the footsteps of our
founders
Maurice & Hester Lowenthal z”l
Mazel Tov
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Mazel Tov to
all the Honorees!
May they go from Strength to Strength
in all they do for the Yeshiva.
In memory of Renee Silverstein.
Gerald Silverstein
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WE USUALLY CONGRATULATE THE
HONOREES FOR THEIR
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THIS YEAR
OUR HONOREES ARE SO
EXCEPTIONAL THAT WE HAVE TO
CONGRATULATE RPRY FOR HAVING
SUCH AMAZING INDIVIDUALS
ASSOCIATED WITH OUR YESHIVA.
Harriet & George Blank
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Dearest Asaf and Penina,
This honor comes to us as no surprise.
Your hands are always available to give
whatever is needed to whoever needs
it. And your house is always open and
welcoming to all.
With the deep care and devotion you
show towards everyone, the constant
efforts you put into raising your loving
and generous children, and your
nonstop support of your school and
shul, you are laying the groundwork and
an unwavering foundation for the next
generation of givers.
Thank you for all the nachat you
constantly give us. It brings us endless
pride and joy to see the lengths you go
to for your family and community.
With infinite love,
Abba and Imma
Avner and Michal Shmuel
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The Light of Leadership
Mazel Tov to Our Honorees
Deb & Marc
Your Incredible Leadership Has
Changed the Lives of Generations
Your Friendship is a Source of Joy, Inspiration & Light
Yours Are the Shoulders Upon Which So Many Will Stand
Thank You, From the Bottom of Our Hearts!
Penina & Asaf
Your Humble Leadership Illuminates the Way
for Our Community, Near & Far
May You & Your Children be
a Source of Vision & Brilliance
Words Can’t Thank You Enough for
Your Leadership, Generosity, Love & Loyalty
Brooke & Daniel
You Make Our World Glow & Are the Light of the Future
Setting the Bar High, You Lead by Example, With Torah,
Wisdom & Sensitivity…All B’Simcha
With Great Respect & Admiration We Thank You For
Being Our Hopes & Dreams
The World Would Not Be the Same Without Each of
You….Thank You!!
Leslie & Josh Ostrin
Alex, Uriel, Ayelet & Sigal
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Mazel Tov to Penina and Asaf,
Rachel, Tamar, Yosef, Ezra and Molly
We are so proud of this wonderful
award
May you be zoche to continue doing
good things for your school, community
and Klal Yisroel
Mommy and Daddy
Chayah and Yoel
Avi and Becky
Yehudah
Eli, Chanee and Celia
Yitzy, Aliza, Ruthie and Raquel
Shaya, Hillel, Matti and Gabe, Yisroel,
Binyamin, Racheli, Celia and Samson
Yaakov Yosef, Rachella, Matti Devorah,
Levi, Shira, and Miriam
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With much הכרת הטוב
to our esteemed president
LESLIE OSTRIN
For all that you and your wonderful
family have selflessly done on behalf of
RPRY, Eretz Yisroel and our
community at large.
May you continue to go מחיל אל חיל
and may your children follow
in your footsteps.
Mazel Tov to the honorees
Debbie and Marc Turansky
Penina and Asaf Shmuel
Brook and Rabbi Daniel Reich
Susan and Moshe Wiesel
Rachel Lefkovits
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Congratulations to our dear friends
Marc and Debbie
You are so deserving of this award and
we are so proud of you!
Thank you for being there for us
through good times and bad.
We love you!
Avi, Tobina, Benji and Daniel Grin
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Deb and Marc
We are proud of you.
We are inspired by you.
And we love you.
Dana and Jeff
Korbman
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We are honored and humbled to share this evening’s
Light of Leadership Award with two amazing couples
Debbie & Marc Turansky
And
Brooke & Daniel Reich
Your leadership has advanced RPRY leaps and bounds to the
Blue Ribbon school which it is today. You have managed to
keep our school on course towards superior education
on a sound foundation.
May you continue to do good work for
the Yeshiva and the community.
Mazal tov
Administration and faculty, past and present
Thank you for your professionalism, encouragement, and the
tireless work that you contribute to our Yeshiva on a daily basis.
There are no proper words to convey the appreciation that we
feel for the tremendous commitment that you have put into our
children's education.
Penina and Asaf
To My fellow RPRY co-workers
When I joined the RPRY family as a staff member 3 years ago, you
opened the doors, your arms and hearts wide open. From the
first day I felt a sense of belonging and part of the team. It is a
privilege to work with all of you, a wonderful dedicated staff.
With Admiration,
Penina
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Mazel Tov to our fellow honorees
Penina & Asaf Shmuel
and
Brooke & Rabbi Daniel Reich
We are humbled to be honored with
such distinguished members of the
community who have and continue to
give of themselves.
Wishing you all hatzlacha in all of your
future endeavors.
Marc & Debbie Turansky
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Compliments of the Abe and Bessie
Hann Foundation
Mazel Tov to the Honorees
Rabbi Abraham Mykoff
Rabbi Ronald Schwarzberg
Trustees
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We make a living by what we get,
but we make a life by what we give.
-Winston Churchill
In Honor of
Debbie & Marc
who give generously
of their time and resources to
better our school and our community
Mazel Tov also to
Penina & Asaf
and to
Brooke & Daniel
We salute all of you!
Elliot and Susan Frank
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In Honor of
All the Honorees
Thank you for everything you do and
have done for RPRY and our children.
Debbie & Marc
You put your lives on hold for years to
make changes and accomplish
everything you have accomplished.
Penina & Asaf
It’s been my pleasure working with you
on the Scholarship Campaign.
Asaf, I hope you are wearing
a suit & tie tonight!!
RPRY is,
and will always be,
in our hearts!
Cherie & Steve Mayer,
Alexis (04), Carly (07), Jared (09)
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With Tremendous Gratitude to Hashem,
We Thank:
Debbie & Marc Turansky
Penina & Asaf Shmuel
Brooke & Daniel Reich
For Your Incredible Leadership &
Contributions to RPRY &
Broader Community.
You Have & Continue to Change the
World. May Hashem Bless You With
Good Health & the Strength to
Continue to Lead By Example!
The RPRY Board of Governors
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In recognition of
the wonderful dinner honorees,
thank you for all you do for our school
and community.
Thank you also to the wonderful
administration and teachers at RPRY
who embrace all our children and work
so hard to bring out the
best in each of them.
With much appreciation,
Zev and Rachelle Stern
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Mazel Tov to all of the honorees.
Dr. Harris Bram, M.D.
NJ Pain Care Specialists
Board Certified and Fellowship Trained
Interventional Pain
and Regenerative Medicine
Locations in Monmouth, Middlesex and
Ocean Counties
732-720-0247
www.njpcs.org
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Mazel Tov to the distinguished
honorees, three wonderful couples,
each outstanding in their own right:
Debbie and Marc Turansky
Penina and Asaf Shmuel
Brooke and Daniel Reich
Rabbi Yaakov and Faigie Luban
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To our Dearest Daniel and Brooke,
Mazel tov on this tremendous honor being
given to you by RPRY!
We know you are very humble people who
only accepted this honor because you saw
it as an opportunity to help the RPRY
community and show your Hakaras Hatov
to the school. This is only one of the many
examples of how you have built a life
together of always giving and sharing with
those around you. Whether it be through
your teaching or your chessed you are
always thinking about Klal Yisroel.
We look forward to watching you continue
to impact the Jewish community in the
years to come, especially as you become a
Rabbi and Rebbetzin in La Jolla, California.
We could not be prouder of you!
Love,
Ma, Aliza and Sam, Dena and Moshe,
Dena and David
Azarya, Yakir, Meira, Nechama, Leeba and Shira
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Debbie and Marc Turansky
Pillar of Fire Award
Penina and Asaf Shmuel
Leadership Award
Brooke and Rabbi Daniel Reich
Alumnus Torah Award
We are pleased to honor these families who
honor our most enduring values and our most
precious assets: our Children, our Torah and
our Future.
In so doing, they bring honor to our community
by ensuring that our successors have the
opportunities, principles and national memories
that only knowledge of Torah and its teachings
can provide.
This is the vision of RPRY; these are the
visionaries who actualize it. May Hashem
reward them no less than they have rewarded
us.
Sandy and Debby Alter
Alan and Bonnie Borck
Ted and Shoshana Diskin
Larry and Shelly Jacobs
Ely and Madeleine Labovitz
Michael and Esther Reiss
Jeff and Ariella Schwartz
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In honor of our neighbors,
Penina and Asaf Shmuel
on this well deserved honor. Your efforts
on behalf of RPRY are a true inspiration
to all. May Hakadosh Baruch Hu bless
you and your family with success in all
your endeavors.
Ruchy and Ari Rosenberg
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Mazal Tov to all of the
well deserved honorees!
Debbie & Marc Turansky
Penina & Asaf Shmuel
Brooke & Daniel Reich
From Faigie, Yehuda, Moshe and
Hannah Hecht
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Mazel Tov to all the
Well Deserved Honorees:
Debbie and Marc Turansky
Penina and Asaf Shmuel
Brooke and Daniel Reich
Robert and Riki Kreitman
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Mazel Tov to the Honorees!
Rabbi and Mrs. Shapiro
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Congratulations to
this year’s honorees
Thank you for your dedicated
service to RPRY
Dr. Meir Flancbaum, Director
Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Therapy * Consultation * Training
[email protected] | (732) 994-3456 |
www.CenterForCBT.org
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Mazal Tov & Much Hatz'lacha to
All the Honorees
On the receipt of their respective
Awards and for their dedication and
service to RPRY.
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Dr. Rama (Zwillenberg) and Mr. Mark
Koslowe
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Mazal Tov to the honorees!
Thank you for your time and dedication
to RPRY and for your commitment to
Jewish Education.
Andy and Lisa Gross
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Debbie and Marc,
your dedication to and leadership of
RPRY during a time of transition was
awe inspiring. You truly are role models
and pillars of our community.
Penina and Asaf,
your joie de vivre and positive attitudes
not only make it a pleasure to work with
and be around you, but have
contributed to RPRY’s success in
tangible and meaningful ways.
Mazel tov to both couples on their well
deserved honors.
Mindy and David Waizer
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Mazel Tov to all the honorees on this
well deserved award!
Payam, Joanne, Noah, Sarah, Jacob and
David Hanian
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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees!
Thank you for all that you do for the
Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva.
Sincerely,
Ilana & Mendy Bohm
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