Bar Mitzvah Dinner Ad Journal by Yonah Lev Friedman

G e n g e r n a i t k i n o i ns L Ad Journal ‫בנים‬ ‫והשיב לב אבות על‬

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”‫“לא את המקום שמכבד את האדם אלא האדם מכבד את המקום‬ ):‫(מבוסס על תענית כ”א‬

It is not the Yeshiva that honors the individuals; it is rather the people who honor the Yeshiva. We salute the staff, parents, alumni, and students of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah who are the real Honorees for this Gala Bar Mitzva Event. Your essence of Torah, spirituality and community service, individually and collectively, are models for all of us to emulate.

May Lev HaTorah continue to grow, me-chayil le-chayil

Rabbi Gene and Edna Kwalwasser

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Mazal Tov to the White and Kwalwasser Families on their well-deserved honor.

Dear Aryeh, Tonight three generations of the Fudim-Kirshblum family are present to witness the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Linking of Generationsâ&#x20AC;? and the passing down of cherished values. May you always maintain a strong tie between the past that launched you, the present which strengthens you and the future which allows you to transcend.

With much love and admiration,

Mommy and Daddy

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To our dear Benjy,

we are so proud of you accomplishments at Lev HaTorah for the past thirteen years. We remember when you and Rav Boaz founded the Yeshiva and started with less than 20 students. You have been instrumental in guiding the students as Mashgiach Ruchani and have helped build a reputation as a leading yeshiva among graduating high school students. May you go from strength to strength. To our dear machatonim

Gene and Edna You have played a major role in the development of the yeshiva. May you continue to particpate as you have for many years to come. We are proud to be part of your extended family.

Danny and Nili Sklar

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Thank you to the whole staff at Lev HaTorah for providing Akiva with two incredible years of Torah, Chessed, and Eretz Yisrael. May you continue to reach great milestones and see nachat from your talmidim.

Jonah & Jo Bruck

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Dear Savta, Zaydie and Uncle Benjy, We are so proud of you and everything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built. We love you,

Jason, Eric and Ana

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”‫“איזהו חכם? הרואה את הנולד‬ “Who is a wise man? An individual with foresight” It is a privilege to stand next to our son, ).‫(תמיד לב‬

Rav Benjy

for his energy, vision, determination, and dedication in co-creating, with Rav Boaz Mori, Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. We also salute

Dr. Paul, Beth, Eytan, Amir, and Noam White and

Dr. Steven, Anna, and Rav Aryeh Kirshblum for all of their devoted involvement in the Yeshiva.

Rabbi Gene and Edna Kwalwasser

PLATINUM In honor of

Rav Eugene & Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser both of whom we are privileged to have taught our children, along with Rav Boaz & all the Rebbeim whose collective vision and dedication continue to make Yeshivat Lev HaTorah the special place that it is.

Cindy & Aaron Dobrinsky

PLATINUM

To our friend, rebbe, inspiration and brother (in-law)

Rav Benjy

Mazal Tov on this much deserved honor. May Hashem grant you continued chizuk and menuchat hanefesh in all your future endeavors.

To Rabbi and Mrs. Kwalwasser

you are an example for us all of how to contribute to family and klal yisrael (and of course the Yeshiva!) Mazal Tov!

Joy and Barry

PLATINUM Mazal Tov to the Kwalwasser Family on the wonderful work and the success of the school. We wish you the best.

The Moerdler Family

Gold In Honor of Rav Boaz Mori, our Rosh Yeshiva

You have been a tremendous role model and leader for each of us. May you continue to build upon all that you have already accomplished in your brilliant career of serving Hashem and the Jewish People. We thank you for your invaluable, dedicated service towards making Lev HaTorah what it is, and enabling each of us to grow so much in our time there. Years after leaving Lev HaTorah, we are all still learning and growing from the Rosh Yeshiva. We wish you much hatzlacha in your future endeavors.

From your Talmidim:

Gold Mazel Tov to the

Kirshblum, Kwalwasser and White Families on tonight’s honor!

May your continued support of the Yeshiva be an inspiration to all of us.

Sandra and Howard Blank Joshua Blank (’13-14’)

Gold In honor of the Kwalwasser Family Yosepha and Yitzie Solomon

Gold To my rabbi, my madrich, and my roommate: Mazal tov on this wonderful honor! You have all had a great impact on our lives. Love, Zach, Steph, and Noa Stern

Gold We are proud to be able to join in tonight’s celebration and in honoring Rav Benjy Kwalwasser and Family. Over the last 17 years we have been able to witness first hand Rav Benjy’s dedication to the field of Jewish education, his students, and Torat Yisrael B’Eretz Yisrael. It is clear to us that his dedication and love stems from the role models of his parents and is amplified by the amazing family that he and Miri have built. Thank you for being there for us over the many years with your friendship, advice, and support in everything that we do. With Love,

Elysia and Marc Stein

Gold In honor of Rabbi Gene and Edna Rabbi Benjy and the entire Kwalwasser Family Cousin Bea Peyser

Gold

Fortunate are we whose life path crosses theirs In Honor of

Rabbi Benjy & Miri Kwalwasser | Rabbi Gene & Edna Kwalwasser Mazal Tov. We are honored to know you and rejoice in this recognition. May Hashem grant you the strength to continue your work for many years to come in good health and happiness.

Lois Blumenfeld & Dr. Norman Sohn

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Yasher Koach and Mazal Tov to Anna and Steve Kirshblum Fondly, Sharon and Jonathan Sherman

Silver For your endless devotion and deep personal commitment to Lev HaTorah, we honor Rav Benjy Kwalwasser and bestow on him this bracha May it be the will of Hashem that all the shoots planted from you will be like you.

‫יהי רצון שכל נטיעות‬ ‫שנוטעין ממך יהיו כמותך‬ ):‫(תענית ה‬

With gratitude, Andrea and Bryan Bier

Silver Mazal tov to Lev HaTorah and to all the rebbeim for your dedication to your talmidim over all these years. We greatly value the relationships we built going back to the first year of the Yeshiva. I have great hakaras hatov for the influence Lev HaTorah had on me and for the meaningful time I spent there.

Jason Eisenman Alan and Judi Eisenman

Silver Mazal Tov to all the Honorees. We are proud to be part of the Lev HaTorah Family and wish the Yeshiva much success in the years ahead.

Linda and Benjamin Kaufman and Family Sammy Kaufman (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14-15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;)

Silver With sincere gratitude to

Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser

Debbie & Eddie Simpser

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Dr. Steve & Anna Kirshblum

It is wonderful to celebrate 13 years of Lev HaTorah together with you! We are fortunate to count you, Rav Aryeh and Max as an integral part of the Lev HaTorah family!

‫והשיב לב אבות על בנים ולב בנים על אבותם‬

You have successfully raised three inspired and inspirational children who all share a true love of Torah and a deep commitment to the Jewish people. May you enjoy much nachas!

Rav Aryeh Kirshblum

We could not be prouder of you, our first alumnus who has become a rebbe in yeshiva! May you continue to lead and educate with your enormous passion, both in and outside the classroom, and share your Torah with the world! With much love,

The Lev HaTorah Family

Silver Honoring the Guests of Honor

Rabbi and Mrs. Eugene Kwalwasser for their limitless dedication

Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser

for his tireless devotion to each and every student that enters the portals of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah

Helen and Ernst Weglein Yerushalayim, Israel

Silver 13 years of Lev HaTorah are forever indebted to

Rabbi Eugene and Edna Kwalwasser

for your guidance and assistance in building our yeshiva! Thank you for the efforts and endless hours you have invested into the Yeshiva, running our American office with much care and professionalism. The Co-Founder and Mashgiach

HaRav Benjy Kwalwasser, Shlit”a

Your ability to think big and build dreams while maintaining a powerful kesher with each talmid and scores of alumni is inspirational! The Yeshiva has so much hakarat hatov for your mesirat nefesh! !‫ בריאות איתנה והרבה סייעתא דשמיא להמשיך את עבודת הקודש למען עם ישראל‬,‫יהי רצון שהקב״ה יתן לכם שמחה ונחת‬

B’vracha,

Rav Boaz and the entire staff of Lev HaTorah

Silver In honor of

Beth & Dr. Paul White

Thank you for entrusting us with three magnificent gems! Beth, the Director of our American Friends office, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the work you do on behalf of the Yeshiva. May Hashem bless you and your wonderful family and answer all of your tefilot l’tova!

Eytan, Amir & Noam

We are proud of each of you and your accomplishments! May you go michayil l’chayil serving the Jewish people with pride, in the Land of Israel!

,‫בברכה מכל הלב‬

The entire Lev HaTorah Staff

Silver Mazal Tov to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah, Rav Boaz, all of the Rebbeim and honorees on your Bar Mitzvah celebration.

Cindy and Elliott Forgash

Silver Thank you Lev HaTorah for giving our son a rich and meaningful experience in Israel. He felt safe and happy while he was there, and has come home with tremendous growth in his commitment to Torah and avodat Hashem. We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for more. Much appreciation,

Chaim and Naomi Goldman

Silver )’‫ ו‬,‫(משלי י”ז‬

”‫“עטרת זקנים בני בנים ותפארת בנים אבותם‬ To our dear son

Rav Daniel Hartstein

on continuing the legacy of ‫הרבצת תורה‬. Your love and devotion to learning is an inspiration to your entire family. May you be ‫ זוכה‬to have continued success on behalf of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. With love and pride,

Mom and Dad Hartstein

Silver

Mazal Tov to the Kwalwassers Aimee and Jonathan Baron

Silver

In recognition of Anna, Dr. Steven and Rav Aryeh Kirshblum being honored by Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. With great respect and affection, Rabbi Eliezer and Sharon Zwickler|Rabbi Alvin & Marylin Marcus Rabbi Yosef & Batya Sharbat | Yaffa & Laurence Liebman

Congregation Ahawas Achim Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nai Jacob and David West Orange, New Jersey

Silver In honor of and with hakaras hatov to

Rabbi and Mrs. Gene Kwalwasser | Rabbi and Mrs. Benjy Kwalwasser for their tireless efforts in building significant institutions, indeed entire neighborhoods, committed to Torah and yishuv Eretz Yisrael. And, on a personal note, for providing me with a continuing connection to yeshiva life many years after my own post-high school yeshiva days. May you continue to build, teach, inspire and bring Klal Yisrael home. With appreciation,

Loren and Sora Deetza Spigelman Shana Yud

Silver In honor of

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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees Ezra Weinberger and Family

Silver To the greatest parents ever

Mom and Dad

I am forever grateful for your love, encouragement, and support for all of our endeavors. We could not have done this without you. It is our greatest zechut that we are able to continue learning from you and sharing in our many family experiences. May you continue with great strength and bracha for many years to come.

Benjy & Miri Tehila, Malki, Yitzchak & Shmuel

Silver

Mazal Tov to Lev HaTorah on your Bar Mitzvah. Daniel and Janet and Natan Santacruz

Silver Mazal Tov to Lev HaTorah on its Bar Mitzvah year! My experience at Lev HaTorah (2003-2004) will always remain among the most memorable and influential years of my life. Thank you to all of the Rebbeim who make Lev HaTorah such an amazing place. Mazal tov to the Honorees!

Dave, Yaffa & Talia Hoffman

Silver

Mazal Tov to the wonderful Kirshblum Family Sue and Richard Kelin

Silver ,‫ שזכות אבותם מסיעתם‬,‫ יהיו עוסקים עמהם לשם שמים‬,‫“וכל העוסקים עם הציבור‬ )’‫ ב‬,’‫ ידיד ה’ ישכון לבטח עליו” (אבות ב‬.‫וצדקתם עומדת לעד‬

In recognition of Rav Benjy, the extended Kwalwasser mishpacha and the entire Lev HaTorah Family. May you go from strength to strength.

Leah and Jonathan Silver and Family

Mazal Tov to the Kwalwasser Family for all they have done in making Lev HaTorah a special yeshiva that has helped mold our sons, Aaron and Avi, into mature Torah-loving and observing adults.

Dr. Steven and Naomi Schechter

Mazal Tov to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah on your Bar Mitzvah Year! We would just like to thank all of the great Rebbeim that are making this year so special for our son, Rafi.

Reuven & Barbara Spirn

To our Lev HaTorah family, Mazal Tov on the Yeshivaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar Mitzvah. Thanks to our wonderful Rebbeim for all you have done and continue to do in shaping our growth in Torah and Klal Yisrael.

Aaron Schechter & Avi Schechter

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees on this well deserved honor and for your contributions to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. Ruth & Charles Merrill Sarah & Marc Merrill

”‫ והכל לפי רוב המעשה‬,‫“ובטוב העולם נדון‬ ‫ משנה ט”ו‬,’‫פרקי אבות פרק ג‬

In honor of our bechor,

Eytan

Your dedication to the Jewish Nation, both through your military service and your commitment to White City Shabbat, serves to inspire us all. May you continue to devote yourself to worthy causes. Much Love,

Mommy and Abba

The Young Israel of New Rochelle wishes mazal tov to our good friends

Beth and Dr. Paul White They are reknowned for their love of Torah and undying dedication to Eretz Yisrael. May they be blessed by Hashem and derive continued nachas from their wonderful children.

Reuven Fink, Rabbi

Mark Semer, President Dr. Joey Bernstein, Chairman of the Executive Board

In honor of my

Children and Grandchildren Your tireless work on behalf of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah and Klal Yisrael inspires me everyday. When I think that I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be prouder, you prove me wrong. Love,

Saba

‫“צאו וראו איזוהי דרך ישרה שידבק בה האדם‬ ’‫ משנה י‬,’‫ פרקי אבות פרק ב‬- ”‫ שכן טוב‬,‫ חבר טוב‬,‫עין טובה‬ In honor of our dear children

Ita and Amir

Your devotion and volunteerism to your community of Ramat Shilo and to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah is an inspiration. We could not be more proud of the bayit ne’eman you have built together and of the way you are choosing to raise our beloved grandchildren, Zecharya and Ella. Much love,

Mommy and Abba

”‫ רוח המקום נוחה הימנו‬,‫“כל שרוח הבריות נוחה הימנו‬ ’‫ משנה י‬,’‫פרקי אבות פרק ג‬

In honor of our delightful

Noam

Your commitment to the Jewish People and the State of Israel, through your service in the Israel Defense Forces and your continued service to Lone Soldiers, is truly ennobling. May you continue to walk in the path of HaKadosh Baruch Hu. Much love,

Mommy and Abba

”‫ על התורה ועל העבודה ועל גמילות חסדים‬:‫“על שלושה דברים העולם עומד‬ ’‫ משנה ב‬,’‫פרקי אבות פרק א‬

In appreciation of the

Rebbeim and entire staff of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah for their years of dedication and devotion to our children and for their ability to inculcate our boys with a love of Torah and a sense of service to the Jewish People. With gratitude,

Beth and Paul White

In Honor of the Kirshblums Barrie and Simon Jacob

In honor of the Kwalwassers Philip & Shelley Stein

‫ ולאן‬,‫ דע מאין באת‬.‫“הסתכל בשלושה דברים ואין אתה בא לידי עבירה‬ ”‫ ולפני מי אתה עתיד לתן דין וחשבון‬,‫אתה הולך‬ ’‫ משנה א‬,’‫פרקי אבות פרק ג‬

In honor of our wonderful children

Yaron, Eliana and Michal Each and every day you bring us great joy and nachat. We look forward to your continued growth and success as individuals and on behalf of Am Yisrael. We proudly share this honor with you. Much love,

Mommy and Abba

”.‫ נצר מטעי מעשה ידי להתפאר‬,‫ לעולם יירשו ארץ‬,‫ שנאמר ועמך כולם צדיקים‬,‫“כל ישראל יש להם חלק לעולם הבא‬ ’‫ משנה ב‬,’‫פרקי אבות פרק א‬

To our dear friends

The Kwalwassers

You are a very special family. Your commitment to the Jewish people and Yeshivat Lev HaTorah is awe-inspiring. This is a well deserved honor. May HaKadosh Baruch Hu continue to grant you the strength for all that you do. With deep affection,

The White Family

To the Rebbeim and entire staff of Lev HaTorah Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created an environment where young men can be inspired and renewed each and every day. Thank you for encouraging my grandsons to stay true to themselves and for always welcoming me when I come to visit. May you continue to have the strength in all that you do.

Fred Roslyn

Mazal Tov to Lev HaTorah for reaching this milestone.

Congratulations to all of the Honorees Thank you to all of the Rabbis for your commitment to instilling love of Torah, mitzvoth, Am Yisrael and the Land of Israel in your students. We are so grateful that our son has become part of your warm and loving community. A very special thank you to Rav Aryeh for all of your guidance and support. May you continue to grow and inspire students with your kindness, sincerity and faith.

With all good wishes for continued growth and success,

David & Joy Maimon Albert, Rosie & Victor

To our dear Rebbe,

Rav Benjy

There are no words to properly thank you for all you do. Your dedication to your many students (and their families!) is incredibly unique, and you are a source of great inspiration and chizuk to all. Your warmth and enthusiasm are infectious, and we are proud to be your talmidim. May Hashem bless you, the Rebbetzin, your children, and parents long, healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives! “Y’varechecha Hashem E-lokecha b’chol ma’asecha, u’vchol mishlach yadecha”!

With our deepest admiration and love,

Ben (‘05), Elizabeth, Ariella, and Netanel

We feel so fortunate to be part of a wonderful Yeshiva and its special staff, rebbeim, and founders Rav Boaz and Rav Kwalwasser who have made such a positive impact on Klal Yisrael. A special Mazal Tov to the Kwalwasser Family who work tirelesly to uphold the values and traditions of a unique Lev HaTorah. Kol hakavod to all the Honorees!

Ruby & Bobby Kaplan (proud to be Rav Mordechai Kaplanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents)

Mazal Tov to our dear friends

The Whites on this well deserved honor. May you continue to go meâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;chayil leâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;chayil

Nathan and Michele Herrmann Marnina and Yehonathan Shoshana and Avriel Gil & Ori

In honor of our friends

Anna and Steve Kirshblum )‫ט”ו‬:’‫אמר מעט ועשה הרבה… (אבות א‬ May you continue to merit by benefiting the Yeshiva through your good deeds.

Andrea and Bryan Bier

Mazal Tov on reaching this milestone! All of our best wishes from Melbourne. We are sorry that we cannot join you. Dan & Zoe Goodhardt

Thank you to the incredible Rebbeim of Lev HaTorah. May you continue to enact your vision for the students through your boundless knowledge, creativity and energy, combined with your loving and caring nature.

Andrea and Bryan Bier

In Honor of Rav Kwalwasser Lev HaTorah is truly a remarkable yeshiva due to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;levâ&#x20AC;? (heart & soul) of mechanchim like you. May Hashem continue to give you the strength to foster a love of Torah and Eretz Yisrael into young men, building a foundation of growth that continues long after their year in Israel. Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor!

Heather, Isaac & Ari Hagler

Mazal tov to all the Honorees!

To the Kwalwasser Family

Thank you for fostering an environment of dedication to Torah, education, community and creativity. Your investment has certainly paid off and we are happy to be among your many beneficiaries!

To our dear friends, the Kirshblums

You have been so purposeful in how you lead your lives and how you have raised your children. We admire you, adore you and love you. Aryeh, we are so proud and thankful. Rena and Max, you are the pieces that make the Kirshblum family complete. We are fortunate to have you in our lives. Mazal tov on the well deserved honor.

Robin, Dan, David, Sherry & Joe Amster

In honor of our dear mechutanim,

Paul and Beth White and Family who work so tirelessly on behalf of the Yeshiva.

Special Mazal Tov to Amir, Ita, Shlomo Zecharya and Chaya Ella Yehudit. We love you and we are so proud of you. Love,

Jeffrey and Melanie Ambinder and Family

”.ֹ‫נְ ִדיבִ ים; ִעם נְ ִדיבֵ י עַ ּמו‬-‫“לְ הו ִֹׁשיבִ י ִעם‬

“That He may set him with people who give with an open hand, even with the princes of His people.” - Psalms 113:8

To Beth, Paul, Eytan, Amir and Noam White,

May you continue to follow your hearts in all that you do. May you continue to sit among the ‘princes’ of Am Yisrael. May Hashem continue to watch over you and your families. May Hashem continue to bless you in all of your endeavors.

With much love and admiration,

Ilene & Mordy Levy

Mazal Tov to the entire Kirshblum family. Your actions and midot are examples to us every day. Michael & Batya Sandy & Nicole Sarah & Shimon Avi & Ilana & Ezra

Mazal Tov to all the deserving Honorees. A yasher koach to the administration and all the Rebbeim who have had such a wonderful impact on Shimmy. With much appreciation,

Reva and Yumi Borgen

Rabbi Binyamin Kwalwasser | Edna and Rabbi Gene Kwalwasser Beth and Paul White Your devotion, leadership, and service to Lev HaTorah are extraordinary. Ben-Zion Jaffe (â&#x20AC;&#x2122;03-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04) Madeline and Hillel Jaffe

Mazal Tov to all the esteemed

Honorees of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah as it celebrates its Bar Mitzvah year.

Sincere thanks to Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser for the gift of his wisdom and warmth.

Dr. Robert & Carol Benedek

In honor of the Kirshblum Family. May we all continue to be inspired by their tremendous dedication to Torah, Israel and the Jewish People, as well as Dr. Steven Kirshblumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership in research and commitment to care for his patients.

The Pepper Family Lynn, Samuel, Andrew, Robert, Danielle & Emma

In honor of our dear friends

Beth & Paul White We admire your dedication and continuous effort on behalf of Lev HaTorah, Israel and the Jewish Community. May your children continue to grown and reflect your values and bring you much nachat. Mazal tov on this well deserved honor.

Edna & Tom Krausz |Amy Myers & Ron London Melanie & Isaac Piha | Shelly & Igal Rasekh

Mazal Tov to all of the Honorees! May Hashem grant all of you the strength to continue your holy work on behalf of our boys and all of K’lal Yisrael. Autumn and Bruce Mael Jordana, Sarah, Jacob (’14-’15) and Esther

Mazal Tov to the Kwalwassers and the other worthy Honorees. Thank you to the Yeshiva for all you do for our children. Keep up the great work. Sharon and Matthew Herenstein

To the Whites We are proud of your support of Torah and honored to be your friends. Mazal Tov,

Rabbi Mat and Dr. Brachie Hoffman

Mazal Tov To â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ravâ&#x20AC;? Benjy

We are proud to have you as a cousin, friend and role model. It is wonderful for us to see your life dream come true through all of your hard work and commitment.

To Rabbi Gene and Mrs. Edna Kwalwasser

You have always been a tremendous part of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah

To Aryeh Kirshblum

A member of our Camp Nesher family. We have always admired your commitment to Eretz Yisrael and are glad that you are able to be a role model every summer to our children.

Dassi and Joey Silverman

Dearest Beth and Paul,

You are both role models for all of us. You epitomize chessed and maasim tovim. May you continue to be an inspiration to all of us. We wish you good health, nachas from your family and tizku lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mitzvot. Love,

Esther and Kenneth Nyer

Congratulations to the Kwalwassers and all of the Honorees. Thank you to all of the Rabbis and staff at Lev HaTorah.

The Abraham Family Sandy and Mark Judah and Daniel

Mazal Tov to

Rav Benjy and Miri Kwalwasser on this well deserved honor.

Your commitment to the Yeshiva and your devotion in helping underprivileged families in Ramat Shilo is unparalleled. May you continue to be a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Light Unto the Nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! A special thank you to Rav Daniel Hartstein for all his hard work for the Yeshiva throughout the year including the dinner.

Beth and Marc Rosenbaum Ramat Shilo, Israel

Mazal Tov Rav Aryeh on this well-deserved honor. You are an inspiration in the Beit Midrash as much as on the court. We love you and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more proud! With deep appreciation,

In honor of

Anna & Steve Kirshblum & their heroic son.

Esther and William Schulder

To our dear friends

Beth & Paul ‫ מזל טוב‬on this well deserved honor. Love,

The Abelows | The Goldsteins | The Gordons | The Swergolds

Mazal Tov

Rav Kwalwasser an inspiring role model for your students and alumni. Given all of your commitments, it’s incredible to see how devoted you are to your ‫תלמידים‬, even several years after they graduate. Kol hakavod to our dear friends,

Beth, Paul and Family You have led us along “the great WHITE way,” to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah, for which we will be forever grateful. May ‘‫ ה‬bless you all, and give you the strength to continue your holy work on behalf of our extraordinary Yeshiva. B’vracha,

The Goldner Family

Mazal Tov to our dear friends

Gene and Edna Kwalwasser

on being honored tonight and yasher koach for all your dedication and hard work for the Yeshiva. May you contuinue to go meâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;chayil leâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;chayil.

Nathan and Rachel Bednarsh

Dear Rav Aryeh, Anna and Steven, We join Lev HaTorah in honoring you. Thank you for emulating for us so many wonderful midot that we can only strive to achieve: Rav Aryeh - strength and determination Anna - friendship and support Steven - compassion and humility We are blessed to have you as our dear friends.

Abbie and Larry Cohen and Family

Mazal tov to our dear and respected friends

Edna & Rabbi Eugene Kwalwasser on this well deserved honor. Your tireless effort and dedication to Yeshiva Lev HaTorah is an inspiration to all who know you. We join in celebration as Rav Benjy and Yeshiva Lev HaTorah reach their gala Bar Mitzvah year. Michele & Jody Bardash | Barbara & David Frohlich | Rebecca Gordon | Joyce Heller Lisa & Joel Kirschner | Rachelle & Steve Margulies | Blimie & Joel Strauss Alissa & Sam Zagha | Joanne & Ephraim Zayat May Hashem grant you continued good health and the strength to continue your commitment and devotion to this worthwhile institution.

In honor of

The Kwalwasser Family | The White Family The Kirshblum Family “Kavod is the inheritance of the wise” (Mishlei 3). It is an inheritance that no stranger can take away from those wise people to whom it belongs. Why? Because their honor comes from wisdom itself. In fact, wisdom adds kavod to the wise every single day” - The Alter of Slobodka

A beautiful inheritance takes place in your families. Day after day, I have seen your wisdom on display in the Yeshivah in the time I am zoche to spend with you. Today, as it does every day, the wisdom of Torah honors you and it is much deserved. We feel a strong connection with each of you. Thank you for all that you do to make the Yeshiva an amazing makom of Torah and Growth.

David and Tamar Kallus

In honor of the Kirshblum Family Linda and Murray Laulicht

In memory of Michel Eckstein and Hayim Levi Marilyn and Moshe Levi

Steven, Anna, Aryeh, Rena and Max, Congratulations on being recognzied for your commitment and dedication to our community, our land and our people. It is a privilege to be your friends and neighbors. Mazal Tov,

The Malech Family

Mazal Tov

Anna, Dr. Steven and Rav Aryeh Kirshblum for being honored by Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. We are so happy that you are being recognized for all of your achievements. Your family plays a major role throughout our community in so many ways, from chessed to medical advice. Thank you for all that you do!

Rabbi Alvin and Marylin Marcus

Mazal Tov to

Anna, Steven, and Rav Aryeh I am so happy and proud that you are being recognized by Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. You are an amazing family that leads by example, with sincerity, honesty, inspiration, humility, involvement, engagement, generosityâ&#x20AC;Ś and the list goes on. Lev HaTorah, Congregation AABJ&D, and many other Jewish organizations in Metrowest and around the world are so fortunate to have all of you as part of their lives. Thank you for being great role models.

Lawrence Rein

Kol hakavod and congratulations to

Edna, Gene, and Benjy Kwalwasser With love,

The Stone Family (East & West)

In honor of our long time principal, dean and educational leader

Rabbi Eugene Kwalwasser

Your creativity, ingenuity and programming mastery were years ahead of its time. Your vision inspired thousands of students and hundreds of faculty members to pursue excellence in their studies. Today our school stands proudly on your shoulders as we extend Yavnehâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission into the future. May HKBH continue to grant you and Edna the capacity to shape the Jewish future and may you enjoy great nachat from your children, grandchildren and the many fruits of your labor. Sincerely, Rabbi Jonathan Knapp Principal

Ms. Pam Scheininger President, Board of Directors

Mr. Joel Kirschner Executive Director

,‫ יהיו עוסקים עמהם לשם שמים‬,‫“וכל העוסקים עם הציבור‬ )‫ב‬:‫” (אבות ב‬.‫ וצדקתם עומדת לעד‬,‫שזכות אבותם מסיעתם‬

Mazal Tov and kol hakavod to the entire Kirshblum Family, a true role model of Ahavat Yisrael, Torat Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael. Steve – we are personally extremely grateful for all of your help and your focus on caring for people’s spiritual needs as well as their physical ones. You are genuinely a walking Kiddush Hashem. May the whole family be blessed with bracha, mazal and hatzlacha, as well as the koach to continue doing everything you do. Best wishes always,

Barry Geiger, Avi Laub, Larry Liebman, Steve Malech, Mayer Popack, Chaim Silverman and the Kessler Minyanaires

A hearty greeting of mazal tov u’veracha to each honoree on your outstanding commitment and love for establishing Yeshivat Lev HaTorah and making sure the Yeshiva continues to flourish.

‫כי מציון תצא תורה ודבר ה’ מירושלים‬ Thank you warmly,

Dr. and Mrs. Howard and Deborah and Nathaniel Druce

Mazal Tov to Lev HaTorah on its Bar Mitzvah year and to our dear friend Rosh Yeshiva

Rav Boaz Mori on your incredible leadership and guidance. May Hashem give you the strength to continue for many years to come.

Leora & Abie Cohen & Family

In honor of a very special person, a Talmid Chacham, a y’rei shamayim, and a unique mashpi’a, someone who knows the meaning of mesirus nefesh the founder of our Kehilla whose influence is still felt, after all these years

Rabbi Binyamin Kwalwasser, sh’lita (and his amazing wife) Rav Benjy had a vision - today, five parking spots. Tomorrow - the sky’s the limit! (and so it was!) From an appreciative Kehillah, (and a Rav who still blames you for roping him in and then abandoning him)

Kehillas Beis Tefillah Yonah Avraham of Ramat Beit Shemesh A Rav Chaim Zev Malinowitz, Rav

To Paul and Beth, We met you as friends of the family. Now we are proud to call you OUR friends.

Warmest Mazal Tov, Judy and Albert Milstein Niti and Josh Minkove Elana and Shami Minkove

In honor of

Rav Benjy Kwalwasser for the guidance and Torah you have imparted to our son, Adam Berman. With much gratitude,

Ronna Finer-Berman and Marvin Berman

Yasher Koach to Rav Kwalwasser and the entire Lev HaTorah faculty for all that they are doing for our children. Your dedication in educating and guiding our children is inspirational. May you go from strength to strength.

Thank you Lev HaTorah for giving our son the greatest two years of his life. Your love has inspired him as well as our entire family! We wish you continued success!

Jeffrey and Eden Aronoff

In honor of our dear friends

Beth and Paul White Eytan (’02-’03) | Amir (’06-’08) Noam (’09-’11) Yaron, Eliana, and Michal We treasure your friendship and admire your dedication.

The Turetsky Family

Dear Kwalwasser Family, Mazal tov on your well-deserved honor. Your love for and dedication to the Yeshiva, your students, and all of Am Yisrael is truly inspiring. May Hashem continue to grant you - honorees, Rabanim, and staff - whatever you require to continue your avodat ha’kodesh. ‫יישר חילכם לאורייתא‬

The Hackel Family

Mazal Tov to the Honorees. In honor of Rav Boaz Mori. Drs. Aliza and Jonathan Frohlich

Thank you to the entire Kwalwasser Family for your vision, your excellence in leadership and total dedication to Lev HaTorah. May you go ‫מחיל אל חיל‬.

Estee & Lenny Goldsmith

Mazal Tov Gene and Edna You have devoted your lives to chinuch, both in the States and now in Eretz Yisrael.

You truly have gone from strength to strength and may you continue to do so.

Ellen and Yosef Hellman

Congratulations to the

Kwalwasser Family

upon this most deserving honor. May you continue your amazing work for many years.

The Shubowitz Family

With all best wishes and a yasher koach to my dedicated Rebbeim at Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. It is heartwarming to see the Yeshiva grow and thrive.

Danny Smith (â&#x20AC;&#x2122;07-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;09) Chaviva & Brian Smith

In honor of

Steve and Anna and their children for all of their work on behalf of Klal Yisrael.

Tova and Howard Weiser

In honor of the Kwalwasser Family

In honor of all the Honorees - Mazal Tov!

Gail and Joseph Tuchman

Danielle and Jason Bokor

In honor of and in gratitude to

Rabbi Eugene and Edna Kwalwasser for all of the their accomplishments over four decades in Jewish education.

Rav Benjy Kwalwasser for all that he has done to benefit to students of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.

Rav Boaz Mori a good friend and a true visionary on behalf of Am Yisrael.

Aaron and Tzipora Ross and Family

Congratulations to

Beth and Paul White

‫“ענבי הגפן בענבי הגפן דבר‬ ”‫נאה ומתקבל‬

Congratulations to

In recognition of the many ways that Am Yisrael benefits from the avodat hakodesh done by multiple generations of the Kwalwasser mishpacha.

on this well deserved honor. You are great role models and we are proud to be your friends!

Anna and Steve Kirshblum

Your support, whether through the Lone Soldier Center Support Group or Kessler, has been truly appreciated.

Paula and Jonathan Blank

Bvracha,

Helen and Meier Bruckheimer

Thank you to Rav Boaz and to all the Rebbeim and staff at Yeshivat Lev HaTorah for making Evanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year so wonderful.

They are a shining light to our West Orange Community

Mindy & Andrew Scheer

Marilyn Smilowitz

In Honor of the

Kirshblum Family

In honor of our dear aunt and uncle Rabbi Eugene and Mrs. Edna Kwalwasser Mazal tov on this well deserved honor. May ‘‫ ה‬grant you continued success as you go ‫מחיל אל חיל‬. With love and admiration, Yudi and Tammy Eckstein Ari and Chavie Eichorn Shraga and Eva Kahana

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Kwalwasser and all the honorees! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our boys!

Sheryl and Michael Katz Benjamin, Zachary, Samuel and Jonathan

Dear Anna, Dr. Steve and Aryeh, Mazal Tov to

Aryeh, Anna and Steve and the rest of the Kirshblum/Fudim Family

Ellie Schweber

Mazal tov on this well deserved honor.

‫חזק וברוך‬ Ronnie and Andrea Sultan

Dear Benjy, Edna, and Gene, We applaud you for your extreme and most important accomplishments with Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. We regret that we are not be able to join you. May you enjoy the evening and may Hashem grant you the continued courage and strength to accomplish even more. With love,

Michele and Jake Blatt

In honor of our dear friends

Edna and Gene Kwalwasser whose lives are intertwined with Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.

Ruthie and Chaim Eichenstein Elaine and Shlomo Koblin Renee and Marty Brown Harriet and Roger Levitt

In Honor of

Mazal Tov to the Kwalwassers, Whites, and Kirshblums! May you all only know ‫ שמחה‬and continued ‫נחת‬ from your families and, equally important, from your amazing work on behalf of ‫!כלל ישראל‬ A huge ‫ מזל טוב‬to Lev alumnus and current PR & Marketing Czar Yonah Friedman and his wonderful wife Rebecca on their recent epic wedding!

Joey and Melissa Friedman

Eugene and Edna Kwalwasser The Torah landscape has been enriched by your vision and decades of accomplishments. Your selfless commitment to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah has earned you the admiration of family and friends. ”…‫הקב”ה ישלם שכרם‬...‫“וכל מי שעוסקים בצרכי ציבור‬

Wishing you continued Hatzlacha,

Rabbi and Mrs. Abraham M. Kahana

We are happy to join our very good friends, Nili and Danny Sklar, and the entire Lev HaTorah Family in honoring

In honor of Rav Daniel Hartstein

Genene and Marc Kaye

Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser and his beloved parents

Edna and Rabbi Gene Kwalwasser for their dedication to Torah learning and their outstanding contribution to the birth and development of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. May they continue to carry the Yeshivaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s torch as its grows from strength to strength.

Dr. David and Marilyn Koplon

Mazal Tov

Steve and Anna on this special occasion. On a personal and communal level, thanks so much for everything you have done. You are truly a treasure and an inspiration. Best wishes for many more simchas and continued nachas from your wonderful family.

Linda and Avi Laub

To our dear friends Beth and Dr. Paul White Congratulations on being chosen as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Linking Generationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; honorees. We salute you. We wish you continued success in all your endeavors and may your children continue to learn by your example. Mazal Tov,

Steven and Maria Minguez

Mazal Tov and best wishes to our friends Rabbi Eugene and Edna Kwalwasser on this most deserved honor.

Patrice and Marc Schoenbrun

In honor of our friends Beth & Paul White True pillars of our community and of all klal yisrael. Warmly, Anne and Mark Wasserman

Mazal Tov to the Yeshiva on its Bar Mitzva year. Mazal tov to the Kwalwasser family for this well-deserved honor. Thank you Rabbi Kwalwasser for the attention and guidance that you invested in me.

Yonatan and Nechama Zakem

To our dear mentors and friends

Dr. Steven and Anna Kirshblum Thank you so much for all that you have done for us through the years. Your dedication to Am Yisroel, the West Orange community and to Rehabilitation patients worldwide is awe inspiring. May you continue all your hard work for many years to come in health and happiness. May Hashem bless you and your family with healthy and happy times.

Rabin and Sima Rozehzadeh

In honor of Beth and Paul White and Family

In honor of Rav Boaz Mori

Priscilla Roslyn

Anna & Shimon Kaminetzky

Best wishes to the leaders, educators, and visionaries of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.

Malka & Samuel Esterson Baltimore, Maryland

”There is no treasure like friends - ‫“אין מכמאן כחברים‬ Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs. White -oops- we mean, Paul, Beth and family,

on this well deserved honor. Your hakarat hatov to the Yeshiva that your sons once called home, is only one example of what makes you an integral part of the Lev HaTorah family. Your dedication to Lev HaTorah, and your ever ready willingness to help out whenever there is a need, is to be commended and emulated. To Amir and Ita, We are thrilled you have become not only our friends, but a part of our family as well. With love and admiration,

Bracha and Jonathan

Yosef Chaim, Arielle, Esther Bayla, Shira, Boaz and Avigayil

Mazal Tov to Lev HaTorah for reaching another milestone. Yasher Koach to

Rav Benjy

and his dedicated parents

Uncle Gene and Aunt Edna.

Chana and Shmuel Goldstein and Family

Mazal Tov to

Anna, Steve and Aryeh on receiving this honor. Aryeh, your caring and compassion reflect the values and teachings of your parents. Watching you grow over the years has given me much nachas and joy. I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. Much love,

Grandma Helen

Thank you Lev HaTorah for all the warmth and beauty you have brought into our world.

Richard, Nancy and Joshua Greenfield

Mazal Tov to Beth and Paul White -wonderful friends and devoted volunteersNancy I. Klein

Mazal Tov and best wishes to The Kwalwasser Family and the other Honorees. Continued hatzlacha to the Yeshiva. Shimmie & Beth Kaminetsky Moshe Kaminetsky (â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;12)

Mazal Tov to Rav Kwalwasser on this well-deserved honor! Daniel and Chanie Loew

Mazal Tov to the Yeshiva! Ilana and Tony Glickman Oren Glickman (’12-’13)

Mazal Tov to the Kirshblum Family

Mazal Tov to The Kwalwasser Family | The White Family The Kirshblum Family on this well deserved honor.

Rochelle & Barry Kleinworm Eli Kleinworm (’14-’15)

To our dear friends Beth and Paul and the entire White Family Mazal Tov on this well deserved honor.

Eta and Mark Levenson

Mark and Nyla Greenbaum

To honor my brother and sister

Rabbi Eugene and Edna Kwalwasser who have spent a lifetime building yiddishkeit.

In honor of our friends The White Family

Dr. Annette Labovitz

Ruth and Shlomo Shinnar

In honor of Rabbi Kwalwasser

Mazal Tov to

In recognition and appreciation for all you have done for our son, Ilan.

Yaakov and Susan Bagley

Beth and Paul White on this well deserved honor

Ronnie and Jack Bruder

Mazal tov to Beth and Paul White and family on this well deserved honor. Susie and Jeff Meyers and Family

We wish a big mazal tov to Rabbi Kwalwasser and the entire Kwalwasser family on their well deserved honor! We wish you many successes in the future!

David & Sharon (Harris) Pollack The Harris/Pollack Family

Mazal tov to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah!

Mazal Tov on 13 years! Bruce & Rochelle Wiener

May you continue to instill the values of Torah, midot and love of Eretz Yisrael for many many more students in the future. Yasher Koach to all the Rabbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who have devoted themselves to these goals.

Robert and Linda Fingerote Toronto, Canada

Mazel Tov to The Kirshblums. Steven, Anna and Aryeh it is a well deserved honor.

Mazal Tov to the wonderful Rav Aryeh Kirshblum.

Gail and Mark Hausdorff

The Fishman Family - especially Nesanel and Yaakov

Mazal tov to the Kirshblums.

Mazal Tov to Rav Benjy Kwalwasser on his efforts and devotion to building Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.

Dr. Samuel Kaye

Sharon and Michael Glass

Lev HaTorah has instilled in me values that I will carry for the rest of my life. It is a place of learning and a place of chessed. Lev is built on the idea of being part of a community and giving back to that community. Lev will always be a part of my â&#x20AC;&#x153;heartâ&#x20AC;?.

Shlomo Frishman In honor of

Rav Benjy Kwalwasser

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Binyamin Kwalwasser and Rabbi Gene & Edna Kwalwasser.

Gail & Willie Hochman

In honor of

Steve and Anna and Rav Aryeh Kirshblum

and our children, Stephanie and Zachary Stern.

It has been our honor to know you so many many years and can attest that everything said about you tonight is truly an understatement! Also - in honor of our nephews, Rabbi Nesanel Fishman and Yaakov Fishman

Debbie and Andy Kimmel

Tracey and Robert Kirsch

As the eldest in the family, you are someone who we strive to be like. As a rabbi, a baal chessed, and someone who is willing to risk it all to live his dreams, you are the role model for us.

Max Mazal Tov to my grandson Aryeh. I am so proud of you. Not only do you give me great nachas but you give the best hugs! Much love,

Grandma Bev

Mazal Tov Aryeh, we are so proud of all you have accomplished throughout your time at Lev HaTorah. You have been there for me over the years and our weekly Skype calls are something that I’m always looking forward to. We’ve come a long way from your “head nods” in the hallway. I’m so lucky to have you as my big brother.

Rena

In honor of the White Family Moshe Levison

In honor of the White Family With Love, Adrienne and Jon Palley Julie and Mark Danetz

A hearty Mazal Tov to

In Honor of the White Family Stanley and Joyce Raskas

The White Family

Congratulations and best wishes to the Kirshblum Family

Cindy and Robert Remin The Linder/Remin Families

The Schiffmans

on this well deserved recognition of your contributions to the community.

Mazal Tov to our friends

Beth and Paul White and Family and to the Kwalwasser Family

In honor of the Kwalwasser Family

Kol HaKavod on your commitment and dedication to this wonderful Yeshiva.

Liba and Steven Steinmetz

Sara and Jonathan Shuter and Family In honor of the Kwalwasser Family You have been leaders and an inspiration to all who have known you. Your friendship will always be remembered. May Hashem give you strength and wisdom to continue touching so many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. We wish you good health and brachot now and in the future.

The Wigod Family

In honor of Beth & Paul White and Family Michele and Irving Zoltan

Good luck to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah Mazal Tov to Rabbi Kwalwasser

Rosalind and Meyer Myerowitz

To the Faculty and Staff of Lev HaTorah Kol hakavod for providing a warm and nurturing learning environment.

Dov, Steffi, and Etai Shuchatowitz

Mazal Tov to the Kirshblum Family. May your dedication to Torah and community continue to be a source of inspiration to us all.

Best wishes,

Boni and Martin Moskovitz To our dear friends

Steve and Anna Your community is fortunate to have you but you will always be Chicagoans to us. Love,

Lauren & David

In honor of

Mazal Tov on your Bar Mitzvah year. Many many more.

Eric Rothman

Rav Boaz Mori and all of the dedicated Yeshivat Lev HaTorah Rebbeim

Your passion and commitment enables the Lev HaTorah community to flourish in remarkable ways. May you continue to empower, enlighten, and educate Talmidim for generations to come.

Parents of Jacob Rosin Member of the inaugural Lev HaTorah Class of 5763

Mazal Tov Yeshivat Lev HaTorah on reaching another milestone.

Congratulations to all those who dreamed of Lev HaTorah more than 13 years ago. 13 years of creating a new generation of Talmudic leaders is a monumental and noteworthy task.

Sue and Rabbi Bernard Gerson

Gwenn and Orrin Davis

Thanks and Mazal Tov to all. We wish we could join you.

Mazal Tov to the Kirshblums for all you do for Lev HaTorah. May you continue performing many good works for years and years to come.

Mazal Tov to

Edna and Rabbi Gene and Rabbi Binyamin You have created a wonderful institution. Hundreds of young men have benefited from your leadership and guidance. Thank you!

Gail and Bruce Bukiet

Gwenn and Orrin Davis

Mazal Tov to the Kwalwasser, White and Kirshblum Families on this recognition they so deserve for their total dedication and devotion to Lev HaTorah. Thank you to the entire Yeshiva for all they have done for our boys.

Mazal Tov on your Bar Mitzvah Celebration

Nadine & Michael Wiesel

Philip Machlin

Mazel Tov to Lev, its administration and teachers for creating such a fine school.

In honor of the White Family

With gratitude,

Amy and Myron Eagle

Michael Frohlinger and Parents

In honor of the Kwalwasser Family Karen and Stephen Bacon

Mazel Tov to the entire Kirshblum Family.

Renee and Howard Spear