Mt. Sinai Jewish Center 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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Special thanks to those who contributed
to ensure the success of this evening

WORK & WISDOM

PAS PARTNERS

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In Honor of

Vera and Milton

Mazel tov on this well deserved honor.
You not only identify but address concerns
in the Washington Heights Community.

We are proud of everything you do:
The chessed and private contributions.

Looking forward to many more years as you
continue giving your lives to the Jewish

Community. Your tireless devotion is inspiring.

We are grateful to call you family.

Love,

Alice Gottlieb
Barry Gottlieb
Jason Gottlieb

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In memory of all students killed in Parkland, Florida, A”H, and
all other victims of gun violence.
When will the killing end?

Umacha Hashem Dima Mayal Kol Panim

Dr. Morris Whitcup

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In honor of:

Shuli and Ari Rieser

and

Vera and Milton Hamburger

And all other honorees

Dr. Morris & Laura Whitcup

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In gratitude to Rabbi Schwartz for his scintillating shiurim and to
Dr. Schwartz for her Fireside Chats (which I rarely agree with
but always enjoy listening to) and in honor of our good friends
among the Dinner honorees:

Vera and Milton Hamburger
Shuli and Ari Rieser
Yoni Teitz

From Sally and Danny Frankel

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Mazal tov to all of the honorees on this wonderful achievement!

To Jessica: We hope you will continue to lead a life of

supporting the community, through both formal and informal
initiatives. We're so proud of you for this accomplishment, and

we're sorry we can't be there to celebrate in person!

To Yoni: The only thing we've actually seen you do is manning

the BBQ at shul events. But we have it on good authority that a
sizable portion of the shul's programming takes place because of

your persistent behind-the-scenes work. Mazal tov on being
honored, and thank you for your service!

With thanks and admiration,

Dani and Penina Weiss

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Congratulations to this year's honorees:

Keren Golan, Shuli and Ari Rieser, Yoni Teitz,
Vera and Milton Hamburger, and Jessica Listhaus!

Your constant dedication to Mount Sinai Jewish Center and the
community constantly inspires us.

May you be blessed with love, health, peace, and continue to lead
by example.

Sara & Izik Kohanim

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In Memory of

Edna Platzer

"It was the best of times"
______________________
In Memory of relatives,

close and distant

Dr. Max Singermann
Rabbi Dr. Jakob J. Petuchowski
Lord Rabbi Immanuel Jakobovits

Herbert Harwitt

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In Memory of
My Parents

Gabriel S. Harwitt

And

Erna Harwitt
Herbert Harwitt

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In Memory of

Rabbi Dr. Felix Singermann,

His Wife, and Six Children
who perished in Riga
al Kiddush Ha'Shem

Herbert Harwitt

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Mazel Tov to

Yoni Teitz
Shuli & Ari Rieser and Davidi & Sophia

Keren Golan
Vera & Milton Hamburger

Jessica Listhaus

on your respective well-deserved awards.
May we continue to be the beneficiaries of your commitment,
enthusiasm and efforts on behalf of our shul and community.

Chani Hilewitz

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‫והצנע לכת עם אלוקיך‬
In Loving Memory of Our Dear

Husband, Abba and Saba

‫הרב יהודה בן הרב אלתר הלוי ז"ל‬
Chani Hilewitz

Chaim and Mindy Hilewitz
Miri, Eliyahu, Tzvi, Yehuda, Menachem and Avrumi

Yedidya Hilewitz and Mindy Levine
Eli, Judah, and Dahlia
Ayelet Hilewitz

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Mazel Tov

Shuli and Ari

and your whole beautiful family.
With love and pride,

Lori, Alexis & Nikki

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Mazel Tov to all the honorees.
Special Mazel Tov to

Jessica Listhaus

and

Keren Golan.

Your tireless work and dedication to the shul and community
does not go unnoticed.

Congrats on this auspicious occasion. Thank you
Sam Barkhordari for everything that you do for the shul!

Rena Blechner

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In honor of

Shuli and Ari Rieser.

Mazal Tov!

Shira Gordon & Phil Shaw

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In honor of

Vera and Milton Hamburger
Giti and Jack Bendheim

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In loving memory of

Dr. Yaakov Birnbaum (1926-2014)

founder of the Soviet Jewry movement
valiant activist

loving family man
devoted friend

“Moses rejoiced at the gift of his portion,
that You called him a faithful servant.”

With deep appreciation to the Mount Sinai community
for all the good things you do.

Freda Bluestone Birnbaum

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in appreciation of our fabulous honorees,
friends old and new:

Yoni Teitz
Shuli and Ari Rieser

Keren Golan
Vera and Milton Hamburger

Jessica Listhaus

and your steadfast dedication and hard work for the community
You light up the neighborhood!

May we continue to do mitzvos together!
I can’t wait to hear the speeches! I mean that!

and in honor of

Jai and Shuli Berger Zion

with deep appreciation and respect for all you both do for the
community and for individuals, never looking for kovod but just

because it is right, and because it is what you do!
and

Tehilla and Henry Rieser

You are both AMAZING!
And so are your kids! (see above!)

Freda Bluestone Birnbaum

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Mazel Tov
to

Our Sister & Brother

Vera & Milty

You are role models of Chessed and Compassion.
Thank you for setting a standard to which we should all aspire.

We wish you much continued Nachas from your beautiful
family.

With love and admiration,

Cindy & Kenny Hamburger and family

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Thank you to Mount Sinai Jewish Center for being our
invaluable partners. Together, we make a vital impact on the

lives of hundreds of our neighbors every day.

We extend a special tribute to our Board Chair

Milton Hamburger

and Board Member

Keren Golan

on your well-deserved awards.

Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights-Inwood
Free & confidential social services ~ apartment referrals ~ meaningful

volunteer opportunities to benefit our neighborhood.
www.jccwhi.org
[email protected]

121 Bennett Avenue, 11A

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