2021 Gala Ad Book

My friends, There are so many things to be proud of at Beth El. In my mind, chief among them is how we came together as a community in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. To everyone who helped and served our members or helped those outside our immediate community, thank you. You sustained us. You gave selflessly of your time and energy.

You got us through.

Today, we come together to celebrate you, our Heroes, who continue to make us proud. I would like to name a few.

• • • • • • • • • • • •

HAZAK Social Action Committee Bikkur Cholim Covid-19 Medical Task Force High Holiday Task Force and Committee Contingency Budget Task Force and Finance Committee Town Hall Meeting Task Force Our Education Staff and Teachers Our Clergy Our Office and Maintenance Staff Our Lay Leaders Everyone who made our community a caring community.

You are Heroes all.

Ron Goldberg (he/him/his) President, NSS Beth El

Shalom, On this special occasion I want to share with you how proud I continue to be to serve as the Rabbi of this incredible congregation. Our synagogue serves to help Judaism come alive for all of our members in the great variety of ways our congregants embrace their Judaism. We provide meaningful tefilah prayer experiences. Our education offerings, for every age, are second to none. We provide incredible cultural programming ranging from film to cooking, author events to sports events. We celebrate our holidays with joy and commemorate our sad occasions with sensitivity and meaning. Perhaps most of all, I am proud of the way in which we care for each other and support one another. This has been a hallmark of who we are in typical times but has really shown through during these extraordinary times. Thus, we salute and thank the many COVID heroes who went above and beyond to make sure that not only were our own fellow congregants cared for, but also the community as a whole. Our theme this year has been “V’ahavtah L’reiachah Kamocha” – “Love your neighbor as yourself”. The people we are honoring tonight have taken this incredible imperative from our Torah to heart and improved the lives of countless people in critical ways. Kol Hakovod! May our congregation continue to go from strength to strength and may we continue to embrace our Torah's wisdom to always love our neighbor as ourselves.

Mazel tov to Beth El! Rabbi Michael Schwab

Ron Goldberg, President Kim Ephraim, VP Development & Fundraising

Annette & Jerry Blumberg Allie & David Davidson Maryl & Medwin Dayan

Co-Chairs

Stephanie & Jordan Goldstein Andrea & Ben Leshem Sandy Starkman & Larry Pachter

Annual Event Committee Joyce Kamen & Ben Abraham Laurel & Barry Abramowicz Wendy & Steve Abrams Susan & Joe Adler Fran & Bernie Alpert Cheryl & Ted Banks Hazzan Barbara & Phillip Barnett Nancy & Richard Becker Yael Mirelman & Pere Berkowitz Eve & Rich Biller Melissa & Phillip Block JoAnne Blumberg Leah & Jori Brajer Honey & Dan Bronson Gail & Andrew Brown Dina Luke & Alan Burack Jan & Brian Channon Ramona Choos Donna & Mark Chudacoff Lynn & Arthur Cohen Rolly & Stuart Cohen Marla & Mark Cohen Sara & Steve Coven Deborah Shalowitz Cowans Carole & Stan Derdiger Carol and Gordy Derman Francine & David Ephraim Kim & Eric Ephraim Susan & Alan Ellenby Judy & Gerry Farby Linda & Steve Feinstein Doreen & Philip Feitelberg Nancy & Maury Fertig Ruth Fischer Lisa & Todd Fishbein Jennifer & Stewart Flink Beth & Bob Footlik Rochelle & Len Foxman

Laura & Rabbi Alex Freedman Elise & Ira Frost Nina & Mark Gaines Lauren Beth Gash & Gregg Garmisa Julia & Mark Gerstein Amy & Scott Glazer Nami & David Goldenberg Mindy & Jeff Gordon Hilary & Allan Greenberg Lori & Dan Gross Marla & Terry Grossberg Melissa & Todd Halperin Nina & Arnie Harris Gwen & Scott Heyman Barbara & David Hoffman Marla Hand & James Nyeste Barbara & Stuart Hochwert Pearl & Joel Kagan Ellen & Mark Kardon Karen & Michael Kesner Sharon & Allan Koltin Julie & Coby Kraff Barbara & David Lansing Sandy & Mark Levin Rhoda Kreiter Levine Michelle & Jeff Leon Arielle & Victor Levitan Erica & Zachary Lindon Jacqueline & Daniel Lotzof Paulette & Ed Margulies Jackie & Mike Melinger Allison & Adam Nemirow Shari Paset Danielle & Jonathan Pearl Jamie & Matt Pestine Marcie & Brad Pickard Fran & Jeff Pine Jane Pickus

Sara & Tim Ravich Hilda & Arnold Reingold Holly & Jonathan Reinsdorf Devorah & Marc Richards Ronit & Dan Ripes Amy Zisook & David Rosen Debbi & Ira Rosenberg Marissa &Jonathan Rosenberg Lisa & Jeff Rosenkranz Annette Lidawer & Rob Rubin Andy & Ken Saffir Pam & Richard Schlosberg Lynn & Skip Schrayer Dawn Sidney & Gordon Schwartz Phyllis K. Shalowitz Lori Stark & David Shapiro Fran & Steve Shapiro Timna & Steve Sheffey Sara & Marv Siegel Robyn & Kurt Silberstein Ari Moffic Silver Marilyn & Rodney Slutzky Jenna & David Smiley Jill & Jeremy Smiley Ronnie Jo Sokol Cara Madansky & Mayer Stiebel Marianne & Stuart Taussig Mira & Darryl Temkin Howard Turner Tami & Reuben Warshawsky Lawrence Weiner Rebecca & Noah Weininger Karen B. Weiss Roni & Steve Weiss Amy & Jonathan Yaffe Judy Hirsch Zelin & Richard Zelin

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Diamond Sponsors - $3,600 Jan Gaines & Andy Kenoe NSS Beth El Men’s Club Holly & Jonathan Reinsdorf FroogalPay Gold Sponsors - $2,500 Auto & Home Insurance Agency, Inc. Melissa & Todd Halperin Fran & Mark Levy Terri & Michael Lipsitz Silver Sponsors - $1,800 NSS Beth El Board of Directors Gail & Andrew Brown Donna & Mark Chudacoff Mindy & Jeff Gordon Jane & Scott Lederman Mesirow Financial, Inc. Margaret & Alan Silberman Bronze Sponsors - $1,000 Annnette & Gerald Blumberg Cooper & Resnick Families Lois & Don Chudacoff Julie Dann & Brad Schneider Dayan and Leshem Families Adrienne Eckerling Linda & Steven Feinstein Nancy & Maury Fertig Barbara & Larry Field Elise & Ira Frost Michelle Gooze Miller & Adam Miller Eileen & Ron Goldberg Marla & Terry Grossberg Barbara & Stuart Hochwert Karen & Michael Kesner

Bronze Sponsors - $1,000 (continued) Stephen Levin Anne McDonagh & David Fishbaum Jackie & Michael Melinger NSS Beth El Sisterhood Marcie & Brad Pickard Mally Rutkoff Sandy Starkman & Larry Pachter Sharon & Richard Schwab Bobbie & Len Tenner Cheryl & Keith Weitzman Debbie & Adam Winick Judith Hirsch-Zelin & Richard Zelin Builders - $500 Wendy & Steve Abrams The Blumberg Family Chicago Jewish Funerals Carol & Gordon Derman Paula & Ronald Domsky Francine & David Ephraim Kim & Eric Ephraim First Bank of Highland Park Barbara & David Hoffman Idlewood Electric Sandi Kaplan Erica & Zachary Lindon Robin & David Nankin Pasquesi Plumbing Devorah & Marc Richards Lisa & Jeff Rosenkranz Rochelle & Earl Rubinoff Gloria Brooks–Shapiro Sara & Michael Sher Jenna & David Smiley Miriam & Mort Steinberg Karen Weiss

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Stars – $360 Nancy & Richard Becker Eve & Richard Biller JoAnne Blumberg Jennifer & Stewart Flink Beth & Bob Footlik Julia & Mark Gerstein June & Richard Gross Mary & Jerome Kaltman Adrienne & Gerald Lasin Debbie & Gary Lindon Marla Hand & James Nyeste Debbi & Ira Rosenberg Phyllis & Michael Sadoff Susan & Lawrence Silberman Marianne & Stuart Taussig Chai – $180 Janice & Jeffrey Aronoff Cheryl & Ted Banks Melissa & Philip Block Lenore & Mel Blum Marry Ellen Bowers & Larry Goldsmith Leah & Jori Brajer Honey & Dan Bronson Jan & Brian Channon Linda Clark Gigi Cohen & Michael Levin Lynn & Arthur Cohen Carole & Stan Derdiger Doreen & Philip Feitelberg Rachel & Leonard Ferber Rochelle & Len Foxman Jill & David Friedman Nina & Mark Gaines Stephanie & Jordan Goldstein Roberta & Steven Goodman Linda & Leon Gottlieb Alyse & Adam Hersh Raye & Sheldon Isenberg

Chai – $180 (continued) Rebecca & Brian Jacobson Robin & Marc Joseph Pearl & Joel Kagan Gerry Kaplan Betsy & Michael Katz Debbie & Barry Kravitz Linda & Stuart Kupfer Carol & Philip Lazarus Beth & Steve Leeds Marcy & Ken Levin Sandy & Mark Levin Sheri & Brad Levin Arielle & Victor Levitan Annette Lidawer & Robert Rubin Wendy & William Lipsman Bonnie Lipton Paulette & Ed Marguiles Adrienne & Steven Naumann Linda & Robert Palay Debra Rade Hilda & Arnold Reingold Basia & Joel Retsky Ronit & Daniel Ripes Robbie Schreiber Marilyn & Rodney Slutzky David Smith & Michelle Wasserman and Family Ronnie Jo Sokol Mira & Darryl Temkin Howard Turner Irvina Warren Carol & Stephen Weiss Roni & Steven Weiss Amy Zisook & David Rosen

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS $100 – $180: Candice & Daniel Arnold Abby & Larry Block Sara & Steve Coven Judy & Gerry Farby Ruth Fischer Susan & Steve Glover Eileen & Dr. Paul Goldstein Renee Hirsch & David Schwartz Eliezer Krumbein Rhoda Levine Nikki & Dan Newman Ronna & Stephen Nitekman Romy Block-Posner & Adam Posner Vivian & Louis Rosen Shira & Jeremy Schwartz Fran & Jonathan Sherman Sheila & Michael Small Judy & Michael Smith Lisa Trotter $50 – $100: Sharon & Bob Abrams Jackie & Marc Birnbaum Rabbi Burton Cohen Susan & Alan Ellenby Marcie Eskin Deborah & Joseph Fox Hon. Lauren Beth Gash & Gregg Garmisa Amy & Craig Gerstein Stacy & Jeffrey Goldsmith Terri & Thomas Gordon Ellen & Mark Kardon Ellen Lavin Arlene & Jeffrey Levin Laura & Mark Lieberman Linda & Irwin Magad

$50 – $100: (continued) Jamie & Matthew Pestine Carol & Robert Ruderman Myrna & Shael Siegel Stephanie & Michael Smerling Lawrence Weiner Rebecca & Noah Weininger $36: Anonymous Laurel & Barry Abramowicz Babs Balson Kyle Bank Corinne & Larry Baskin Barbara Berger Jacalyn & Marc Birnbaum Judith Brill Rolly & Stuart Cohen Susan & Zane Cohn Linda Desser Lana & Cal Eisenberg Annette Feller Leslie & Leon Fox Nancy & Alan Gandelman Ellen & Larry Goldstein Jordana & Jared Greenberg Maxine & Robert Greenstein Tracy & Anton Hendler Renee Hirsch & David Schwartz Sulie Holt Susan & Daniel Hoseman Barbara & Louis Kahn Wendy & Daniel Kahn Joyce Kamen & Ben Abraham Ellen & Aaron Krumbein Jan & David Lasky Suzanne & Dr. Mark Lampert Michelle & Jeff Leon Betty Ann Levin

$36: (continued) Karen & Richard Long Dina Luke & Alan Burack Susan & Michael Millenson Laura & Michael Minkus Yael Mirelman & Pere Berkowitz Lois Moss Drina & Michael Nadler Allison & Adam Nemirow Laura Patterson & Joel Steinberg Frances & Joel Rabinowitz Sydelle & Bob Reich Jori Saks & Stephen Rheinstrom Norma Rosen Betty Rozenfeld Patricia Shapiro Judy & William Siskel Cara Medansky Stiebel & Mayer Stiebel Gloria Taussig Mira & Darryl Temkin Tami & Rueben Warshawsky Millie Weber Other: Cindy Shekhtman Herman Wexler

“Small acts of kindness can change and humanise our world.”

– Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

‫עולם חסד יבנה‬

Olam Chesed Yibane (Psalm 89:3) “The world is built with kindness”

From your not-so-small acts of heroism, truly, you have helped to build a world of love. May we all learn from your example.

In gratitude for all you have done and all you have accomplished in these challenging times.

The NSS Beth El Clergy, Rabbi Michael Schwab Rabbi Alex Freedman Hazzan Ben Tisser Hazzan Barbara Barnett

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

The Executive Officers, Board of Trustees and Board of Directors 2020-2021 honor our Covid Heroes. We are proud that you are our neighbors. You inspire us.

We are humbled by your commitment, tireless efforts and amazing success in helping those in need.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Ron Goldberg JoAnne Blumberg Kim Ephraim Derek Faust Mark Gaines Stacy Goldsmith Melissa Halperin Stuart Hochwert Erica Lindon Jackie Melinger Holly Reinsdorf Ronit Ripes

President Vice President Ritual Vice President Development & Fundraising Financial Secretary Treasurer Vice President Membership Secretary Vice President Administration Vice President Education Financial Secretary Vice President Programming Vice President Education

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dana Atlas Melissa Block Stephanie Blumberg Leah Brajer Mary Channon Steven Coven Medwin Dayan Deborah Fox Leon Fox Robert Freeman

Nami Goldenberg Jordana Greenberg Daniel Gross Marla Grossberg Seth Halpern Jaimy Hamburg Marla Hand Marilyn Hirsch Sulie Holt Rebecca Jacobson

Audra Kaplan Debbie Kravitz Ellen Krumbein Linda Kupfer Larry Lederman Michelle Leon Michael Levin Jay Levine Arielle Levitan Jacqueline Lotzof

Allison Nemirow Jonathan Pearl Matthew Pestine Debra Rade Basia Retsky Pamela Schlosberg Steve Sheffey Richard Small Jenna Smiley Sandy Starkman

Darryl Temkin Rebecca Weininger Karen Weiss Tina Wolf Amy Yaffe Jonathan Yaffe

Marilyn Lewis Larry Pachter Ira Rosenberg Lisa Rosenkranz Richard Schlosberg Lynn Schrayer Rodney Slutzky

Mae Spitz Sandy Starkman Morton Steinberg Leonard Tenner Howard Turner Lawrence Weiner Jeffrey Wohlstadter

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Richard Zelin, Chair Steve Abrams Leonard Birnbaum Gerald Blumberg Jack Blumberg, z"l Andrew Brown Gerald Buckman

Ramona Choos Benjamin Cohen Ruth Fischer Allene Frost Caryn Garber Larry Goldstein Daniel Hoseman

Herbert Isaacs Pearl Kagan Michael Katz Karen Kesner Jeffrey Kopin Eliezer Krumbein Kenneth Levin

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Hazak Hazak V'Nit'hazaek!

Be strong, be strong, and let us strengthen each other! • ‫חז ֵ ּק‬ ַ ‫ת‬ ְ ִ ‫חז ַק ו ְנ‬ ֲ ‫חז ַק‬ ֲ

The staff of NSS Beth El honors all of our COVID-19 Heroes: • The Hazak Caring Community and Bikkur Cholim committee and volunteers have been taking care of our elderly, sick members, and others in need this past year.

• The Medical Task Force includes medical professionals who are also synagogue members. They have advised our clergy and leadership throughout the pandemic, on the safety of any gatherings in our building.

• The Social Action committee and volunteers have organized ongoing food donations, Thanksgiving meals, and other community giving during the past year.

• Beth El's Education staff and teachers have risen to the challenge, finding creative ways to successfully deliver curriculum remotely. In our pre-school, these dedicated educators used their ingenuity and dedication to our students providing the fall session entirely outside.

• Every Congregant whose job or volunteer efforts outside of Beth El helped others during this Pandemic.

2020-2021 Staff of NSS Beth El Edward Aronson Jeff Baden Hazzan Barbara Barnett Judy Berkeley George Bora Jeff Dreifuss Ali Drumm Marcie Eskin Mihaela (Michelle) Fetea

Rayna Forman Laura Frankel Rabbi Alex Freedman Michele Friedland Alicia Gejman Kory Goldenberg Ana Igornov Rachel Kamin Elise Kline

Abby Lasky Anne Loshbough John Patrascu Abe Rotbart Rabbi Michael Schwab Kathy Stinson Hazzan Ben Tisser Sarah Topal

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

BONIM/ BUILDERS RABBI’S CIRCLE

Harriet Bernbaum, z"l Nina & Arnold Harris Penny & Jeffrey Hecktman Karen & Mitchell Kopin

Andrea & Kenneth Saffir Lynn & Skip Schrayer Karyn & William Silverstein Tina & Joseph Wolf

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Lisa & Jeffrey Aronin Eve & Richard Biller Gail & Andrew Brown

Cheryl & Carey Cooper Rochelle & Leonard Foxman Jan Gaines & Andy Kenoe

B’YACHAD

Leslie & Greg Apter Joan & William Brodsky Lois & Donald Chudacoff Sandra & Phillip Cooper Maryl & Medwin Dayan Barbara & Lawrence Field Judy & Ari Golson Marilyn Hirsch & Gary Gordon Cynthia & Joel Hirsch Barbara & Stuart Hochwert Ann Dee & Edward Holland Karen & Michael Kesner

Julie & Colman Kraff Barbara & David Lansing Dawn & Steven Lavin Andrea & Benjamin Leshem Michelle Gooze-Miller & Adam Miller Lisa Newman & David Gross Karen & Richard Reisin Lisa & Jeff Rosenkranz Sara & Michael Sher Linda & Adrian Winick Sheri & Sherwin Zuckerman

DOUBLE DUES

Jacqueline & Michael Melinger

Laura & James Schallman

SUSTAINERS

Cheryl & Ted Banks Jacqueline & Harvey Barnett Kim & Eric Ephraim Nina & Mark Gaines Marla Hand & James Nyeste Sari & Mitch Kovitz

Roberta & Jeffrey Kwall Karyn Lutz Glenda & Sanford Mason Susan & Marc Sacks Deborah & Adam Winick

Rabbi's Circle ‫מעגל הרב‬

Harriet Bernbaum, z"l

honors all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

‫כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה‬

“All of Israel is responsible for each other.”

Talmud: Shvuot 39a

Rabbi's Circle ‫מעגל הרב‬

Nina and Arnold Harris

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

‫כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה‬

“All of Israel is responsible for each other.”

Talmud: Shvuot 39a

Rabbi's Circle ‫מעגל הרב‬

Penny and Jeffrey Hecktman honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

‫כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה‬

“All of Israel is responsible for each other.”

Talmud: Shvuot 39a

Rabbi's Circle ‫מעגל הרב‬

Karen and Mitchell Kopin

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

‫כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה‬

“All of Israel is responsible for each other.”

Talmud: Shvuot 39a

Rabbi's Circle ‫מעגל הרב‬

Andrea and Kenneth Saffir

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

‫כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה‬

“All of Israel is responsible for each other.”

Talmud: Shvuot 39a

Rabbi's Circle ‫מעגל הרב‬

Lynn and Skip Schrayer

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

‫כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה‬

“All of Israel is responsible for each other.”

Talmud: Shvuot 39a

Rabbi's Circle ‫מעגל הרב‬

Karyn and William Silverstein honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

‫כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה‬

“All of Israel is responsible for each other.”

Talmud: Shvuot 39a

Rabbi's Circle ‫מעגל הרב‬

Tina and Joseph Wolf

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

‫כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה‬

“All of Israel is responsible for each other.”

Talmud: Shvuot 39a

President's Circle ‫מעגל הנשיא‬

Thank you for everything you do to keep us safe.

Jeff, Lisa, Ashley, Emily and Lexi Aronin

“We are worth what we are willing to share with others.”

– Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

President's Circle ‫מעגל הנשיא‬

Eve and Richard Biller

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

“We are worth what we are willing to share with others.”

– Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

President's Circle ‫מעגל הנשיא‬

Gail and Andrew Brown

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

“We are worth what we are willing to share with others.”

– Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

President's Circle ‫מעגל הנשיא‬

Cheryl and Carey Cooper

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

“We are worth what we are willing to share with others.”

– Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

President's Circle ‫מעגל הנשיא‬

Rochelle and Leonard Foxman honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

“We are worth what we are willing to share with others.”

– Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

President's Circle ‫מעגל הנשיא‬

Jan Gaines and Andy Kenoe

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

“We are worth what we are willing to share with others.”

– Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Leslie and Greg Apter

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Joan and William Brodsky

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Lois and Donald Chudacoff

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Sandra and Phillip Cooper

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Maryl and Medwin Dayan

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Barbara and Lawrence Field

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Judy and Ari Golson

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Cynthia and Joel Hirsch

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Marilyn Hirsch and Gary Gordon honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Barbara and Stuart Hochwert

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Ann Dee and Edward Holland

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Karen and Michael Kesner

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Thank you to the Beth El Covid Heroes for your work on behalf of the entire community.

Julie and Colman Kraff and Family

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Barbara and David Lansing

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Dawn and Steven Lavin

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Andrea and Benjamin Leshem honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Thank you to all of our Covid heroes!

Adam, Michelle, Jonah, Sylvia, Asher & Rose Miller In Loving Memory of Elaine Miller, z"l.

A wonderful mother, grandmother and nurse.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

We wish everyone a year of health, happiness and time together.

Lisa Newman and David, Elena and Josh Gross

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Karen and Richard Reisin

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Lisa and Jeff Rosenkranz

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Sara and Michael Sher

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Linda and Adrian Winick

honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

B'Yachad / Together

‫בּיחד‬

Sheri and Sherwin Zuckerman honor all of our Beth El COVID-19 Heroes.

Anne Frank: “No one has ever become poor from giving.”

DIAMOND SPONSORS

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Jan Gaines and Andy Kenoe

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Covid Strong!

The Beth El Men's Club wishes to honor our: Hazak Caring Community Bikkur Cholim Committee Medical Task Force Social Action Committee Beth El's Education Staff Beth El's Custodial Staff With special thanks to Rabbi Schwab & Rabbi Freedman You all have (and continue to) share and give so much to so many. Throughout the past year, you were always there for so many in need.

Your empathy nourished us Your charity gave us hope Your caring sustained our community Yasher Koach and Kol Hakavod.

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Holly and Jonathan Reinsdorf

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

GOLD SPONSORS

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Melissa and Todd Halperin

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Fran and Mark Levy

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Terri and Michael Lipsitz

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

SILVER SPONSORS

“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” - Victor Hugo We're grateful to everyone who made a difference!

The Brown Family Gail, Andrew, Joey, Maddi, Danya, Eliza & Bluma

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Donna and Mark Chudacoff

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

In honor of Muriel Kasanov Mindy and Jeff Gordon

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Jane and Scott Lederman

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Margaret and Alan Silberman

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

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To all our Heroes who are doing their part to support our congregants and community.

THANK YOU We are grateful for your service and inspired by your commitment and dedication.

Annette and Jerry Blumberg and Family

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Lois and Don Chudacoff

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Cooper and Resnick Families

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

We want to give a very special thank you to all the members of the HAZAK Caring Committee Bikkur Cholim, the Medical Task Force, the Social Action Committee and the Education staff.

We are so grateful for all the effort, guidance, time, and leadership you gave the entire Beth El community during this past year.

The Dayan Family and The Leshem Family

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Julie Dann and Brad Schneider

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

In honor of Arielle Levitan Adrienne Eckerling

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

With deepest appreciation for your selfless dedication, wisdom and leadership, Steve and Linda Feinstein Sara, Tim, Rachel and Lauren Ravich Carli, Matt, Levi and Sloane Feinstein Melissa Feinstein and Josh Berns

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Maury, Nancy, Zach, Nathan and Shayna Fertig

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our Beth El Covid-19 Heroes.

We are so appreciative of all that you have done and all that you continue to do.

Larry and Barbara Field Joe and Cindy Kaplan Michelle Field, MD Rachel Field

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

In honor of Jackie Melinger and Mary Ellen Bowers Goldstein Elise and Ira Frost

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

In Honor of All Our Covid Heroes: You Inspired Us You Sustained Us You Gave Selflessly of Your Time and Energy You Got us Through

Thank You Our Education Staff and Teachers Our Clergy Our Office and Maintenance Staff Our Lay Leadership Our Caring Community HAZAK Social Action Bikkur Cholim Covid-19 Medical Task Force Town Hall Meetings Task Force Contingency Budget Task Force High Holiday Task Force With Gratitude and Admiration, Eileen and Ron Goldberg

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Our heartfelt gratitude to Beth El's leadership and community for your tremendous efforts and dedication during these unprecedented times.

With pride we marvel at our own Dr. Jared Greenberg.

(Critical Care, Rush University Medical Center)

Your hours were long and days intense, but you remained steady and strong.

Jordana, Gabriel, Hazel and Ayla Greenberg Mally Rutkoff

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Many thanks to Rabbi Schwab, Rabbi Freedman, Hazzan Tisser, Hazzan Barnett, Jeff Baden, JoAnne Blumberg, Ron Goldberg and Judy Berkeley for pivoting quickly and keeping the building a source of strength and stability during the most uncertain of times.

Marla and Terry Grossberg

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Barbara and Stuart Hochwert

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

We would like to honor all of the Beth El staff for a job well done during these trying times: Rabbi Michael Schwab Rabbi Alex Freedman Hazzan Ben Tisser Jeff Baden Hazzan Barbara Barnett Judy Berkeley Jeff Dreifuss Ali Drumm Marcie Eskin Rayna Forman Laura Frankel Michele Friedland Alicia Gejman

Kory Goldenberg Ana Igornov Rachel Kamin Elise Kline Abby Lasky Anne Loshbough John Patrascu Abe Rotbart Kathy Stinson Sarah Topal

Karen and Michael Kesner

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Drs. Joel Retsky and Jeffrey Kopin, Our family sincerely thanks you for your wisdom, compassion, empathy and friendship during the years in dealing with life's challenges. Your continued care during this past year has meant so much to all of us.

May your lives continue to be filled with health, happiness and fulfillment.

Diane (z"l) and Stephen Levin and Family

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Anne McDonagh and David Fishbaum

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Jackie and Michael Melinger

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

In honor of Elaine Miller, z"l Michelle Gooze Miller and Adam Miller

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Marcie and Brad Pickard

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

We are proud to join in honoring our Congregation's extraordinary clergy team, dedicated professional staff, devoted medical task force members and exceptional Hazak and Social Action chairs and committee members for their on-going leadership and inspiration throughout the past year.

2020-22 Sisterhood Board

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

In honor of our Clergy, Staff, Education Team, and Medical Team, Hazak and Bikkur Holim Chairs, Committee Members and Volunteers, Social Action Chairs and Committee Members, and all congregants engaged in efforts during this Covid-19 pandemic.

KOL HAKAVOD In memory of those who lost their lives to COVID-19. May their memories always be for a blessing. ....And conversely, anyone who sustains one soul from the Jewish people, the verse ascribes him credit as if he sustained an entire world.

Babylonian Talmud 37a. William Davidson Edition, from Sefaria

Proud to be members of North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Sharon & Richard Schwab

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

To my Covid-19 Hero, my wife Bobbie.

You have been my rock and comfort during these trying days.

Married 60 years and going strong.

I love you.

Len

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Cheryl and Keith Weitzman

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Debbie and Adam Winick

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Your dedication and leadership during this challenging time truly inspires our communities at NSSBE and beyond.

Judith Hirsch-Zelin and Richard Zelin

‫וכל המקיים נפש אחת מעלין עליו כאילו קיים עולם מלא‬ V'kol Ha'mekayem Nefesh Achat Ma'alin Alav K'ilu Kiyem Olam Malei Anyone who saves a single life, Scripture considers them to have saved the whole world.

(Talmud Yerushalmi, 23a)

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We would like to honor our Beth El Heroes: Rabbi Michael Schwab Rabbi Alex Freedman Hazzan Ben Tisser Ron Goldberg Jeff Baden Thank you for leading us through the pandemic!

Wendy and Steve Abrams

In Memory of Our Hero Jack Blumberg (‫)ז"ל‬ An active participant in Hazak and a dedicated member of Beth El. Barbara, Ben, JoAnne, Paula, Melanie, Peri, Scott, Rebecca, and Rena

‫ בית כנסת‬Beit Knesset A place where people come together as a community, to be in community. ‫ תודה רבה‬Todah Rabah Special thanks to the Beth El heroes who consistently led, davened, chanted Torah and Haftarah to maintain our daily, Shabbat and Holiday services, both virtually and in-person and who made it possible for our community to continue and flourish!

Andrew Mitzenmacher Avram Pachter Richard Rabinowitz Ira Rosenberg Richard Schlosberg Ralph Schwartz Fran Sherman Michael Small Sandy Starkman Mort Steinberg Reuben Warshawsky

Rabbi Michael Schwab Rabbi Alex Freedman Hazzan Ben Tisser Hazzan Barbara Barnett Phil Barnett Sam Bernstein Medwin Dayan Jeffrey Goldsmith Larry Goldstein Michael Katz Michael Millenson

With much gratitude and appreciation to those listed and to all who ensured a minyan by attending and working behind the scenes, JoAnne Blumberg Ritual VP 2019-2021

Almighty, grant me strength and spirit to faithfully execute my work – Maimonides Prayer for the Healer

Honoring our community's and our own family of COVID heroes who were granted the strength to faithfully continue their professions and meaningful Jewish and family relations under difficult conditions. Hazak!

Yael Derman

Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Benjamin Derman MD Hematologist/Oncologist

Rebecca Levine-Derman MD Family Medicine Practitioner

Gordon Derman MD

Reconstructive Plastic and Hand Surgeon

Carol Rosenberg Derman MD Cancer Survivorship Practitioner

Talia Derman

Ramah Day Camp Director

Ari Derman Attorney

In honor of Francine Ephraim Paula and Ronald Domsky

We honor our COVID-19 Heroes for their dedication to our community.

Kim and Eric Ephraim

We honor Beth El's Covid-19 heroes for their care and dedication to our community.

Francine & David Ephraim

Our gratitude to Dr. Jeff Kopin, our clergy, and all who have helped combat Covid in our Beth El Community!

You are magnificent!

And to those who have lost loved ones, may their memories be for a blessing.

Barbara and David Hoffman

Honoring our COVID-19 Heroes for their dedication to our community.

Sandi Kaplan

We honor our COVID-19 Heroes for their dedication to our community.

Erica and Zachary Lindon

We honor our COVID-19 Heroes for their dedication to our community.

Robin and David Nankin

To all of you that are making a difference during this difficult time, we offer our heartfelt thanks.

Marc, Devorah, Jacob and Sara Richards Batia Eizikovic

Acts of kindness never die. They linger in the memory, giving life to other acts in return.

– Jonathan Sacks, in From Optimism to Hope

In honor of our entire NSSBE family who has risen to the challenge of this pandemic in countless ways to help and support one another and our broader community.

May these efforts continue to provide comfort and inspire further acts of kindness far into the future.

Lisa & Jeff Rosenkranz

Best Wishes and a huge thank you to all Beth El COVID heroes!

Here's to a brighter tomorrow!

Warmly, Rocky and Earl Rubinoff

Honoring: Arnold and Nina Harris Donald and Lois Chudacoff Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter Rabbi Michael Schwab Rabbi Alex Freedman Hazzan Ben Tisser I would also like to honor Sandy Starkman for her kindness, information and caring by her pre-Shabbat phone calls.

She is my Beth El angel.

Gloria Brooks–Shapiro

We honor our COVID-19 Heroes for their dedication to our community.

Sara and Michael Sher

We honor our COVID-19 Heroes for their dedication to our community.

Jenna and David Smiley

We honor our COVID-19 Heroes for their dedication to our community.

Miriam and Mort Steinberg

With great appreciation to NSSBE's clergy team, dedicated lay workers, professional staff and medical task force for their inspired leadership over the past year, Karen B. Weiss

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We thank and honor our COVID-19 Heroe

Rabbi Ora Schnitzer for her service, dedication, commitment and compassion as a hospital chaplain.

Love, Eve, Rich and Bryan

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Beth and Bob Footlik

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Julia and Mark Gerstein

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

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June and Richard Gross

Mary and Jerome Kaltman

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

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Adrienne and Gerald Lasin

Debbi and Ira Rosenberg

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

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Debbie and Gary Lindon

Phyllis and Michael Sadoff

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Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Susan and Larry Silberman

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Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Janice and Jeff Aronoff

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Kol HaKavod to All NSS Beth El Covid-19 Heroes!

Mary Ellen Bowers and Larry Goldsmith

In honor of Claire Bronson, beloved mother of Dan (Honey) Bronson Honey and Dan Bronson

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Melissa and Philip Block

Jan and Brian Channon

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Lee and Mel Blum

Linda Clark

Thank you to all our Beth El Covid Heroes for all that you have done and continue to do for our community.

Leah, Jori and Zachary Brajer

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes.

Each of you Honorees are OUR personal heroes. Thanks for all you do!

Gratefully, Carole and Stan Derdiger

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Doreen and Phil Feitelberg

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Gigi Cohen and Michael Levin

Rachel and Len Ferber

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

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Lynn and Arthur Cohen

Rochelle and Len Foxman

Thank you to the wonderful COVID-19 Heroes of NSS Beth El! David and Jill Friedman

To all of our COVID Heroes, thanks for all you do.

Nina and Mark Gaines

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Linda and Leon Gottlieb

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Alyse and Adam Hersh

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

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Stephanie and Jordan Goldstein

Raye and Sheldon Isenberg

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Roberta and Steven Goodman

Rebecca, Brian, Ari and Mason Jacobson

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

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Robin and Marc Joseph

Linda and Stuart Kupfer

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

In honor of Danielle Lazarus Pearl

Pearl and Joel Kagan and Family

Carol and Philip Lazarus

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Betsy and Michael Katz

Beth and Steve Leeds

We honor the HAZAK Committee members and Rabbi Schwab, Rabbi Freedman and Hazzan Tisser.

Debbie and Barry Kravitz

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Sandy and Mark Levin

In honor of Laurie Hochberg and Arielle Levitan Sheri and Brad Levin

In honor of our daughter, Alison Levin Cornelisen RN, who has been on the front-line taking care of Covid 19 patients over the past year.

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Wendy and William Lipsman

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Bonnie Lipton

Marcy and Ken Levin

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Arielle and Victor Levitan

Thanks to all of Beth El who kept us connected.

Gerry Kaplan, Dina and Trevor Lissoos

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Annette Lidawer and Rob Rubin

Ed and Paulette Margulies

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Adrienne and Steven Naumann

Hilda and Arnold Reingold

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Basia & Joel Retsky Thank you to our COVID heroes!

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

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Linda and Robert Palay

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Thank You To: Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Debra Rade

Mary Ellen Bowers-Goldsmith of Hazak for mailing cheerful notes to my mother, Selma Hoffman, in her nursing home.

Robbie Hoffman Schreiber

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Marilyn and Rodney Slutzky

Irvina Warren

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes!

Thank you to our NSSBE clergy, staff, and volunteers who keep our community healthy, connected, feeling like family!

Ronnie Jo Sokol

We wish to honor our friend, Ron Goldberg for serving as an outstanding President at Beth El during these very challenging times. We'll be glad to have you back with us in Row G! Love, Mira and Darryl Temkin

Thank you to all of Beth El's COVID heroes… especially those supporting our community's mental health during this difficult year!

With love and thanks, Wasserman/Smith Family

In honor of our children Andrea and Ben Leshem.

Kol Hakavod!

Carol and Stephen Weiss

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes

Howard Turner

Roni and Steven Weiss

Thank you to our COVID-19 Heroes Amy Zisook and David Rosen

DONOR HONOREES LISTING

SILVER SPONSORS – $1800

Mindy and Jeff Gordon, honoring Muriel Kasanov

BRONZE SPONSORS – $1000

Annnette and Gerald Blumberg, honoring Jack Blumberg, z"l Adrienne Eckerling, honoring Arielle Levitan Elise and Ira Frost, honoring Jackie Melinger and Mary Ellen Bowers Goldstein Michelle Gooze Miller and Adam Miller, honoring Elaine Miller, z"l Marla and Terry Grossberg, honoring Jackie Melinger and my beloved uncle, Eddie Friedman, z"l Stephen Levin, honoring Joel Retsky and Dr. Jeff Kopin Mally Rutkoff, honoring Dr. Jared Greenberg Bobbie and Len Tenner, honoring Bobbie Tenner

BUILDERS – $500

The Blumberg Family, honoring Jack Blumberg, z"l Carol and Gordon Derman, honoring all family – doctors and nurses Paula and Ronald Domsky, honoring Francine Ephraim Devorah and Marc Richards, honoring Reva Klar Gloria Shapiro, honoring Sandy Starkman

STARS – $360

Eve and Richard Biller, honoring Rabbi Ora Schnitzer JoAnne Blumberg, honoring all Beth El Covid-19 Heroes who kept services running during the pandemic Marla Hand and James Nyeste, honoring the Medical Task Force Marianne and Stuart Taussig, honoring Sandy Starkman

CHAI – $180

Honey and Dan Bronson, honoring Claire Bronson, beloved mother of Dan (Honey) Bronson Debbie and Barry Kravitz, honoring the HAZAK Committee members and Rabbi Schwab, Rabbi Freedman and Hazzan Tisser Carol and Philip Lazarus, honoring Danielle Lazarus Pearl Marcy and Ken Levin, honoring Alison Levin Cornelisen R.N. Sheri and Brad Levin, honoring Laurie Hochberg and Arielle Levitan Robbie Schreiber, honoring Mary Ellen Bowers-Goldsmith David Smith and Michelle Wasserman and Family, honoring Dr. Michelle S. Wasserman, Ph.D. Mira and Darryl Temkin, honoring Ron Goldberg Carol and Stephen Weiss, honoring our children Andrea and Ben Leshem $100–$180

Abby and Larry Block, honoring Muriel Block Kasanov Eliezer Krumbein, honoring Ellen Krumbein and Jackie Melinger Rhoda Levine, honoring Moshe Ketim Judy and Michael Smith, honoring Nina Gaines Sheila and Michael Small, honoring Rachel Small $50–$100 Stacy and Jeffrey Goldsmith, honoring Jackie Melinger and Mary Ellen Bowers Goldsmith Laura and Mark Lieberman, honoring Mark Lieberman Jamie & Matthew Pestine, honoring Mary Ellen Bowers and Jackie Melinger Myrna and Shael Siegel, honoring Debra Kravitz and the Medical Task Force Stephanie and Michael Smerling, honoring CJE SeniorLife Frontline Employees

$50–$100 (continued) Rebecca and Noah Weininger, honoring Jackie Melinger and JoAnne Blumberg $36

Barbara Berger, honoring Rabbi Michael Schwab Linda Desser, honoring loved one lost, Sidney Desser, z"l Annette Feller, honoring Stacy Goldsmith Leslie and Leon Fox, honoring Sulie Holt Jordana Greenberg, honoring Jared Greenberg Susan and Daniel Hoseman, honoring Dr. Jeff Kopin Joyce Kamen and Ben Abraham, honoring Rachel Kamin Ellen and Aaron Krumbein, honoring Jackie Melinger and Mary Ellen Bowers Susan and Michael Millenson, honoring NSSBE Clergy, Staff and Officers Lois Moss, honoring Dr. Laurie Hochberg Laura Patterson and Joel Steinberg, honoring Judith Steinberg, our favorite Bubbie and Covid Hero Frances and Joel Rabinowitz, honoring Cori Katz Sydelle and Bob Reich, honoring all who have helped during this difficult time Norma Rosen, honoring Roni Weiss my daughter Betty Rozenfeld, honoring Dr. Ranna Rozenfeld Gloria Taussig, honoring Mary Ellen Bowers Tami and Rueben Warshawsky, honoring Alicia Gejman

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