FINAL GALA TRIBUTE BOOK

Congregation B’nai Amoona’s Virtual Gala
May 23, 2021

Congregation B’nai Amoona’s Virtual Gala 2021

Rebbetzin Paulie Rose & Family

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Rebbetzin Paulie Rose

Paulie Rose, originally from Los Angeles, CA is a product of Jewish Day School, the University
of Judaism (now AJU), and the Jewish Theological Seminary.
A Jewish educator and Jewish communal professional, Paulie has served communities in CA,
NJ, NY, OH, Japan and St. Louis, MO. A creative and compassionate leader, a dedicated com-
munity volunteer and the proud and active Rebbetzin of Congregation B’nai Amoona for the
last 16 years, Paulie’s highest calling has been serving as Ima to her four children, Noa, Zakai,
Levi and Ellior.
As her children have matured, Paulie has focused more of her time on her art, her work as Di-
rector of Sales and Marketing at RCF Technologies - her family’s third generation manufacturing
business, and of course, her love of her B’nai Amoona family.
Though Paulie prefers to leave the spotlight to others, she is humbled by this meaningful honor
and recognition.

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One of my idiosyncratic guilty pleasures is a love of superheroes and heroines.
Recently, I came across the Israeli adaptation of the comic book marvel Wonder
Woman dubbed in Hebrew “Eshet Chayil”. Eshet Chayil is, of course, the Hebrew
term for a woman of dignified elegance and impeccable moral charter, and the
notion is derived from the Biblical Book of Proverbs, chapter 31. Though “Eshet
Chayil” is often translated as “A Woman of Valor”, a more nuanced and
comprehensive definition might be a woman of courage, valiance, strength,
determination, heroism, decency and honor. As I consider our honoree, and my
beloved, I can think of no better epithet. Paulie is truly an Eshet Chayil, a
Wonder Woman. And as we honor her tonight, I am reminded of the verses in
this same chapter that read as follows: “Her children rise and celebrate her; her
husband too and he praises her: “Many women have attained valor, but you,
surely you, have surpassed them all.”

No truer words have ever been spoken! I love you Paulie, you are MY most
Wonderous and Wonderful Woman!

BeAhavat Olam, with eternal gratitude and unending love,

Carnie

Thank you to our Committee Chairs:
Jan Baron · Maria Cohen · Bonnie Davis
Lynnsie Balk Kantor · Elise Krug · Galia Movitz
Tracey Singer · Amy Wallerstein · Marsha Weisel

& our Volunteers:
Mark Gersten · Judith Isaacs · Joyce Opinsky · Barb Rosenfield

Avi Rosenzweig · Beth Saltzman · Randi Schenberg
Barbara Shechter · Lori Sheinbein · Sara VanLinn · Elizabeth Wright

for

Missy Korenblat-Hanin, VP Development & Gala Chair
Gail Armstrong, Director of Development

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We are celebrating tonight B’nai Amoona, our resilience, and connectedness that we
achieved despite our distance and all the goodness and love that was spread by our Klei
Kodesh, staff, and volunteers to our members, and beyond. Please sit back, relax and enjoy
an evening of entertainment with Ben Nordstrom and Steve Neale. Be sure to “Bid the
Night Away” in our awesome silent auction filled with gems, culinary delights and magical
moments. A Heartfelt thank you to all of our kind and generous Donors and Sponsors that
honored Paulie Rose and B’nai Amoona.

Recognizing the Rose Among Us! Thank you to Rebbetzin Paulie Rose for allowing us to
share our love because she always helps to spread the love. Paulie, you are humble, kind,
compassionate, and generous of heart. Paulie embodies the essence of an Eishet Chayil, a
Woman of Valor, her worth far beyond rubies and hands that are always open to those in
need with deeds that speak her praise. Paulie, you are clothed with strength and splendor,
speak with wisdom, guided by kind-heartedness. Your children bless you and your husband
praises you. Paulie, you possess optimism, truth, face life with confidence, courage, and
strength. Paulie Rose is our Eishet Chayil, who spreads the love, committed to her family,
spirituality, Tikkun Olam and personal growth. Our special honoree lives a life of valor and
goodness. We celebrate and honor Paulie Rose, Recognizing the Rose Among Us as she is a
blessing for her family, her B’nai Amoona family and the St. Louis Jewish Community,
MAZEL TOV!

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It is with joy that we recognize our Honorary Chairs, N’shot Chayil, Women of Valor:
Lanie Goldenberg, Lauren Weissman Kerner, Rebbetzin Harriet Lipnick, and Sherry Wolff.
We celebrate our Honorary Chairs and are very grateful for them, their continued
dedication, long-standing commitment, and for unwavering, loving support of our shul.

Thank you to our Exceptional Gail Armstrong, B’nai Amoona Director of Development,
who has a calm and kind presence, diligent and committed work ethic along with
brilliant organizational & innovative talents. A very special L’Chayim & Todah to the Gala
Committee Chairs: Jan Baron, Maria Cohen, Bonnie Davis, Lynnsie Balk Kantor, Elise
Krug, Galia Movitz, Tracey Singer, Amy Wallerstein, and Marsha Weisel. Each one of you
were a true blessing, with extraordinary creative energy, wisdom, and a lot of heart!
Everyone worked together with pride and purpose, Helping to Spread the Love for our
beautiful B’nai Amoona.

With Love, Appreciation, and Admiration,

Missy Korenblat-Hanin

2021 Virtual Gala Chair

B’nai Amoona Vice President of Development

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Thank you to our N’shot Chayil

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Lanie Goldenberg · Lauren Weissman Kerner
Rebbetzin Harriet Lipnick · Sherry Wolff

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Lanie Goldenberg

Honorary Chair & Woman of Valor

Lanie Goldenberg grew up in a large, Jewish family in Nashville, Tennessee. As a
new bride, she moved with her husband Milton to St. Louis. They joined Milton’s
family as members of Congregation B’nai Amoona over 50 years ago. She spent a
lot of time driving her three children to and from the Trinity building for Hebrew
School!

Lanie thought volunteering would be a great way to become part of the St. Louis
community. Many years were devoted to Life Seekers raising funds for
pediatric medical equipment. As a past president, board chair, and board member,
The Miriam School remains close to her heart and of importance.

Lanie enjoyed performing in B’nai Amoona Sisterhood Mitzvah fundraising shows
written by Harriet Lipnick and many others. Her favorite show was “Two by Two”
where she was married to Rabbi Bernie Lipnick! She’s also the proud grandmother
of nine grandchildren.

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Lauren Weissman Kerner

Honorary Chair & Woman of Valor

Lauren Weissman Kerner’s family are multiple generation B’nai Amoona members.
Services as a child bring heartwarming, joyful memories. She’ll always remember
watching her grandfather sing Adon Olam with a contented smile. So many
unshakable, fond memories inspired Lauren and her husband, Kyle, to continue the
family tradition and raise their three children in our congregation as well.

Judaism and family have significantly shaped Lauren’s priorities and life. After college
she launched her career at Jewish Federation of St. Louis as Director of the Women’s
Business & Professional Division. Later, Lauren took on a variety of roles to educate
herself about Weissman Dancewear, founded by her grandmother Rose. Lauren is
now the third generation to lead her family’s business. Work is a passion for Lauren,
as is learning and the improvement of education. She believes in setting up every
child for success, with a meaningful and experiential environment that fosters all
types of learning styles.

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Harriet Lipnick

Honorary Chair & Woman of Valor

Harriet has been a cheerleader in every phase of her life. She has always been
actively involved in everything she pursues. One might ask “What has she
done with her life?”. The answer would be… what hasn’t she done?
When she married Rabbi Lipnick she immersed herself in the role of Rebbetzin
from the start. She generously gave of her time and talents to the many facets
of B’nai Amoona life. And whether she was personally involved or not, she
always cheered on others who were working to make the Shul succeed in
every aspect.
One of her most cherished and more recent accomplishments is the book of
Rabbi Lipnick sermons: “Memorable Moments in a Long Rabbinic Career”.

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Sherry Wolff

Honorary Chair & Woman of Valor

I was Bat mitzvahed and confirmed as a third generation member of Chuzuk Amuno,
a great Conservative Synagogue in Baltimore, Maryland.
Coincidentally, it is the exact Synagogue where Rabbi Lipnick was before he came to
B’nai Amoona. My father graduated in the same high school class as Rabbi Lipnick. It
was once remarked to me by Rabbi Lipnick that he never had a yearbook. I was able
to gift him ours after my father passed away.
I am lucky enough to be a part of the B’nai Amoona family by marrying Gary Wolff.
He also comes from a long line of multi-generational Carp and Wolff families. My
best memory is the day I got married at B’nai Amoona! When I met Paulie, there was
an instant bond as we share the same birthday! What a wonderful honor to be chosen
along with the other amazing women to honor Paulie.

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$18,000

Lanie & Milton Goldenberg

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!

Lanie & Milton Goldenberg

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$7,200

The Greenstein & Lutz Families

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&

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$5,400

Keith Alper | Vidzu Media
Fran & Harvey Cantor

Rebbetzin Paulie & Rabbi Carnie Rose
Gloria & Sandy Spitzer

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Rebbetzin Paulie,
Todah Rabah and our Love and Gratitude
for your Vital, Ongoing Love and Support

of our B’nai Amoona Family.

Women of Valor,
Thank you for your many years of

dedication to our Congregation.

Mazel Tov to each of you on these
well-deserved honors!

Fran and Harvey Cantor

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SPITZERS

PAULIE, YOU ARE ALWAYS
IN OUR HEARTS,

SINCE YOU FIRST CAME TO
B’NAI AMOONA.

YOU SPREAD LOVE,
AND WE SEND YOU OURS FOREVER.
YOU KEEP ALL THE ROSES BLOOMING!

GLORIA AND SANDY

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“As a rose among thorns, is my beloved
among the maidens.”
- Song of Songs 2:2
With deepest admiration, respect, and
unending love for our most beloved
Rose.

- Rabbi Carnie, Noa, Zakai, Levi, & Ellior

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VIDZU OR KEITH ALPER

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Applause!! Applause!!

for our fabulous Gala entertainers
Ben Nordstrom & Steve Neale!

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$3,600

Ed Balk
Goldberg & Dalin Families
Julie & Fredric Rosenberg
Carol & Michael Staenberg

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Mazel Tov Paulie on this well-deserved
honor! We appreciate all that you do and

are grateful to have you as part of our
B’nai Amoona family!

With love,
The Goldberg and Dalin Families

Oscar and Elaine (z”l)
Rosalie Franklin
Mike, Marta, David, Kevin and Dahlia
Kenny, Joe and Jessie
Jeff, Debbie, Zach, Andy, Jamie and Adam and Eli

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Rebbetzin Paulie Rose,
Your example of philanthropy and commitment to

Jewish Values is a model for us all.
We are thrilled to celebrate

your achievements and spread the love.

Julie & Fredric Rosenberg and Family

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$1,800

Anonymous
Cheryl & Murray Abrams and Marsha & Steve Funk

Sue Barad & Ed Barad
Chavurah Keiretsu: Cantors, Ellenhorns, Smiths, Taxmans

Robin & David Chervitz
Rosalie Chod

Wendy Knudsen Farrell
Karyn & Alan Fine

Diane & Paul Gallant
Leonard Glaser

Marla & Gary Goldstein

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$1,800

Elana & Robert Hacker
Barb & Bob Hoffman

David Kantor
Lynnsie Balk Kantor
Lauren Weissman Kerner & Kyle Kerner
Arleen & Phillip Korenblat
Nancy & Ken Kranzberg
Judy & Bud Levin
Leslie & Michael Litwack
Cantor Sharon & Michael Nathanson

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$1,800

Susan Nathanson & Lester Goldman
Tina & Tobias Rafael

Linda & Michael Rosenblatt
Cindy & David Schuval
Tracey & Jeff Singer

Sisterhood of B’nai Amoona
Diane & Sam Valencia
Amy & Eric Wallerstein

Lisa & Toby Warticovschi
Faith & Bruce Waxman
Sherry & Gary Wolff and Family

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Jordi, Mandi, Michael, Vivvi, Zach,
Becca, Robin & David

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Mazel Tov to Paulie
who personifies the

beauty of being a
Rose!

All our love,
Tobias, Tina, Jacob
& Sohaila Rafael

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Our love and respect for you is immeasurable
and having you as our Rebbetzin is priceless!
Thank you for being you.

With much love,
Cindy and David Schuval

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Paulie, our Congregational Family
is so grateful for who you are and

for what you bring to our
Kehillah. You are an inspiration

and a joy. May you and your
family be blessed with all that

makes life blossom.

Susan Nathanson
Lester Goldman

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We love you, Paulie!
Mazel tov on this
wonderful honor!

Diane and Paul Gallant

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To Paulie, a woman who receives every person
cheerfully, as we are taught to do in
Pirkei Avot 1:15.

From greeting people in Shul with little
Rosebuds in tow, to your encouraging
smiling face in the congregation, your
intelligence, your warmth, and your

dedication to community shines through. You are a
blessing to all of us here at B'nai Amoona.

The Nathanson Family
Cantor Sharon, Michael, Mollie, and Zachary

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Paulie, you are so deserving of this
recognition as you are our Eishet Chayil, a
Woman of Valor. You exude humility and
kindness with a mantle of warmth. We look

forward to the end of Covid when we can
view your graceful, smiling presence in Shul.

Mazel Tov!

With Love and Enduring Respect,
Arleen and Phil Korenblat

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In gratitude to our In amazement and
four N’shot Chayil: gratitude to Paulie Rose.
Lanie Goldenberg, Your special energy,
Lauren Weissman Kerner, uplifting smile and gentle
Rebbetzin Harriet Lipnick, grace are gifts to the entire
and Sherry Wolff. shul. Mazal Tov!

Lynnsie Balk Kantor

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We think we have the rose that
always blooms…

we are so thankful to have you
in our garden!

Love,
All the Wolff Family