JCC Rockland 35th Annual Founders Celebration Journal

HONORING OUR THIRTEEN

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023

Mark Karsch z”l 1988–1989

Allan Eisenkraft z”l 1989–1991 | 1993–1994

Arnie Garelick 1991–1993

Paul Adler 1998–2000

Linda Russin 2000–2002

Steve Rosenzweig 1994–1998 | 2014–2016

Barry Kantrowitz 2002–2004

Brenda Lender 2004–2007

Steve Gold 2007–2009

Pam Greenspan 2011–2013

Mitch Brill 2016–2019

Joel Zbar 2009–2011

Jeff Degen 2019–2022

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

IS PROUD TO HONOR

JCC ROCKLAND’S PAST PRESIDENTS

FOR THE ESTELLE & ALLAN EISENKRAFT FOUNDER’S AWARD

OUR HONOREES

MARK KARSCH z”l 1988-1989

Mark Karsch z”l moved to Rockland County with his wife Michelle z”l in 1972. He quickly established himself as a leader in the local business community and the Jewish community.

They moved to Orangeburg (subsequently moved to New City) and he did not understand why there was not a “Y” in the community. He felt there needed to be a place where Jews, young and old, could meet, socialize, learn, and further strengthen their Jewish roots. Unlike many people who merely talk about doing something. Mark made a commitment to himself and to the Jewish community that a “Y” would be established.

Mark asked his Rabbi at Orangetown Jewish Center why there was not a “Y” and Rabbi Krauss referred him to Allan Eisenkraft z”l who he said was working to form one. Mark led by example and he became the first president of the Rockland YM-YWHA. The “Y” began without a facility and then Mark and his partner Bob Silverman provided 6,000 square feet in their building and it became the first permanent home of the “Y”.

Following his presidency he became the president of the UJC/Federation now known as the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County while serving on the board of the New City Jewish Center.

Mark was all about commitment. He was married to his wife Michelle for 34 years until she passed away in 2006 and you could say he was “married” to his business partner Bob Silverman for more than 40 years. Together, they grew their business Cresco from a nine person company to a fourteen hundred person company.

Mark and Michelle had three children Adam, Jodi, and Evan. Mark passed away October 2, 2021 and was married to his second wife Debbie Karsch for 8 years. Mark lived for his family, children, grandchildren and of course his beloved New York Yankeees.

ALLAN EISENKRAFT z”l 1989-1991 | 1993-1994

Allan graduated from Baruch College (CCNY) with a degree in business. He met Estelle in the Catskills and married soon afterward in 1962. They moved to Nanuet, NY to raise their family.

You might say that the JCC was conceived in Estelle and Allan’s living room more than 40 years ago when a group of Jewish leaders got together to discuss their idea for a Jewish Community Center in Rockland County. In the years that followed, Estelle & Allan’s enthusiasm and generosity never wavered.

Allan was the second and fourth President of the JCC serving on the Executive Board, Board of Directors, and the RJCC Board since inception. Allan’s involvement in Community service began soon after Estelle and he moved up to Rockland County from the Bronx with their family in 1970. He has held leadership positions with the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County, B’nai Brith Youth Organization, and the Nanuet Hebrew Center as Men’s Club President, where he was duly recognized as a Lifetime Board Member. Both Allan & Estelle are members of the Major Donor Society of HADASSAH hospital in Israel too. Allan was honored by Jawonio with the inaugural North Star Award recognizing him for over 35 years as an invaluable Board Member.

In his professional life, Allan retired in 2005 as CEO of Yonkers Industrial Development Corp. after over 50 years in the Real Estate profession. A CCNY graduate, Allan served as President of its School of Business Alumni Society, House Plan Alumni Society, and as Board Member of The City College Fund.

Allan Eisenkraft z”l passed away on August 5, 2022, at age 86. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Estelle and three beautiful daughters, Sharon Rappaport, Meryl Post (Jeff), and Debbie Rolan (Marc), grandchildren Brian (Gaia) and Josh (Marisa) Rappaport, Riley and Zach Post, Maya and Cooper Rolan, and great-granddaughter Nava Rappaport.

OUR HONOREES

ARNIE GARELICK 1991-1993

Arnie Garelick is a founding member of JCC Rockland. He served two years as president from 19911993. More importantly, he has always been available to lend his expertise and help. He has watched the JCC grow from infancy, and takes pride in what the JCC has become.

Arnie originally got involved in the beginning as the Jewish community was growing. He commented that it was critical for a “Y” to have a central address so that we could be a Jewish Community instead of a community of Jews“. As a builder and developer, he was extremely busy yet during his presidency at the JCC he was also president at New City Jewish Center where he has been an active member for many years. At New City Jewish Center, Arnie served as a member of the building committee and the board of directors and held offices as a trustee, and vice president before becoming president. He has been honored by UJA (Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland) and Israel Bonds.

Of all his involvements, one of the causes that is closest to his heart is Bayit Lepletot, a home for underprivileged and orphaned girls in Jerusalem.

Arnie donated two years of his time to oversee the construction of the Jewish Community Campus. In November, 2007 the Cornerstone at the Campus was dedicated to him for this effort.

In 2003 when Sue and Arnie were honored by the JCC with a community service award they shared that they had a vision for the JCC. They hoped to see the campus expand to include a complete child care facility, space for increased senior programming, a theater for speakers, shows and cultural events, a sports facility with a gym and pool, and a home where teens will come together socially and jewishly. “We see and we continue to dream” said Sue and Arnie at that time. Many of those dreams have come true and they continue to believe in the future.

Arnie has been married for 54 years to the love of his life, Sue and they have three children, Jamie, Jeremy and wife Samantha, and Carri and 8 amazing grandchildren.They also have six amazing grandchildren from their adopted daughter Nava and Inon in Jerusalem. They always say that they are truly blessed.

STEVE ROSENZWEIG 1994-1998 | 2014-2016

Steve Rosenzweig was born and raised in Spring Valley and he has spent a lifetime contributing to the Rockland community. His JCC presidencies ran from 1994 -1998 and again from 2014-2016, serving on the board for an incredible 32 years. Whether giving time to the Jewish Federation of Rockland County, where he also served on the board for over 20 years, or serving as a longtime supporter of his synagogue Temple Beth El, he has given generously—in time, money and spirit. He recognized early in his community involvement that a JCC, or at that time, a YM-YWHA, would benefit and welcome Jews of all levels of commitment, and provide a much-needed focus for a variety of social, educational, athletic and cultural activities for the entire community. Under his leadership during one of his stints as president, the JCC purchased its first permanent home on Route 45 in the town of Ramapo.

In addition to being one of the founding members of the JCC, he was very involved in the groundwork that went into building the Rockland Jewish Community Campus 16 years ago, which the JCC and many other Jewish organizations today call home.

Steve and Gwen were married in 1969. Steve had met his match, when it comes to community service. She has given her time to many past fundraisers for the JCC.

Steve’s daughter Stacey, is married to Marc Fromowitz, and has two children, Joshua 23 and Zachary 20, who have participated in the JCC’s sports programs, in JCC Maccabi and worked in the JCC’s camp. His daughter Felice is married to Jonathan Flitt. They have two sons, Jeremy 16 and Dylan 14 who are also active at their local JCC.

Steve was a principal owner of Kraft Hat, a manufacturer of men’s and women’s cloth hats for many years. They lived in Rockland County for 49 years and two years ago moved to Boca Raton, Florida. Steve enjoys his down time, relaxing on his boat where he lives in the summer, scuba diving, playing pickleball, spending time on the beach, eating ice cream and of course spending time with his grandchildren.

Steve still considers JCC Rockland his home and he and Gwen are committed financially long term to its continued growth.

OUR HONOREES

PAUL ADLER 1998-2000

Paul Adler, Esq., SIOR, Chief Strategy Officer of Rand Commercial is an Attorney, veteran commercial real estate broker and creative development professional who has an outstanding reputation as an industry leader throughout the tristate area for more than four decades.

A native of Rockland County, Paul earned his BA degree-Pace University, Master of Public Administration-Long Island University with Honors, and Juris Doctorate-Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. In addition to his work in real estate, Paul Adler held prominent positions in both the private and public sectors. Paul has also been extremely active in his community, and the real estate industry over the years as a member, director, trustee and an officer of numerous governmental, public, civic, charitable and professional organizations.

Paul currently serves on the Montefiore-Nyack Hospital Board of Trustees, Holocaust Museum and Center for Tolerance & Education Board of Trustees, and the Board of Directors of the following: Westchester County Association-Executive Committee, Center For Safety and Change, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Justice Brandeis Law Society-9th JD-Executive Committee, Rockland Community Foundation-Advisory Board, Nyack Branch of the NAACP-Executive Board-Chair, Civic Engagement Committee, Rockland Clergy for Social Justice-Executive Committee, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors–Legislative Steering Committee, NY Democratic Lawyer Council-Steering Committee and Rockland County Pride Center-Founding Board Member and JCC of Rockland-Past President and Founding Board Member.

In 2022, Paul received the SIOR designation from The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. In 2019, Paul was proudly inducted into the Rockland County Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Paul Adler was named“Philanthropist of the Year”by the Rockland Development Council 2011 and received the prestigious Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Services to the Rockland Business Association in 2012.

In 2013, Paul and Mary Adler received the Prime Ministers Award–State of Israel Bonds. In 2014, Paul was awarded the “Lifetime of Friendship and Service Award” from Venture Together. In 2014, People2 People (Rockland’s Food Pantry) honored Paul and Mary with its prestigious Friend of People2People Award.

In 2015, Paul earned the coveted “Spirit of the Company Award” from Rand Realty, Rand Commercial & Hudson United. A Special Commendation Award was bestowed on Paul on behalf of the East Ramapo Students & their Families for his social justice advocacy. The Center for Safety and Change bestowed the first “Carolyn Fish Human Rights Award” to Paul in 2017. In 2013, Paul completed the “Undoing Racism Course” given by the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond-VCS.

Paul is married to Mary Adler and they have five children, two grandchildren and live in Nyack, NY.

LINDA RUSSIN 2000-2002

Linda Russin was truly an accomplished leader in the Rockland Jewish community for the 32 years that she lived here with her husband Barry.

Over the years, she held leadership roles at Nanuet Hebrew Center, on the editorial board of the Rockland Jewish Reporter, Florence Melton Adult Mini School, Women’s Campaign of Jewish Federation of Rockland County, Jewish Community Campus Capital Campaign, and past board member, executive board member and vice president of Jewish Federation of Rockland County.

Linda has always had a passion for the work of the JCC and she began her service on the board in 1997. In 2000, she became the first woman president in the JCC’s history. Linda was known as the person who established the most successful fundraising concept in the JCC’s history, the annual Wall of Giving and as vice president of fundraising raised the bar for fundraising. Her presidency focused on improving the fiscal situation at the JCC and she ended her presidency with a balanced budget.

After Linda’s presidency, she took on a leadership role as a board member of JCC Association of North America, the umbrella organization for all JCC’s. In her 21 years on the national board, she has served on the executive committee and served as vice chair of the organization.

When the Rockland Jewish Community Campus was purchased in 2004, Linda took onthe responsibility of campaign president and led the most successful capital campaign helping to raise more than $13 million dollars for the new Campus. She and her husband Barry made a leadership gift and dedicated the Russin Fitness & Wellness Center. Linda is passionate about the important role that the JCC continues to play in the Rockland County community. Although she currently resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and New York City, she and Barry continue to support the JCC and she has continued to serve on the board as an honorary board member.

Linda

and Barry are proud parents of Jordan and Laura Russin and Adam and Andrea Russin and grandparents of Ryan and Millie Russin and Sarah and Liam Russin.

OUR HONOREES

BARRY KANTROWITZ 2002-2004

Barry was born in the Bronx and moved to Rockland County in 1967. After his junior year at Spring Valley High School, Barry was accepted to Harpur College at SUNY Binghamton and graduated from there in 1982 with a BA in Political Science. Barry attended Boston University School of Law where he was honored as a Paul J. Liacos Scholar and Edward Hennessy Scholar. He graduated cum laude, with a Juris Doctor degree in 1985 and immediately returned to Rockland County to practice law. Thirty-eight years later, Barry is the Senior Managing Partner of the multi-state law firm of Kantrowitz Goldhamer & Graifman which has been representing the people of Rockland and Bergen Counties for more than 4 decades.

Barry is a graduate of the first class of Leadership Rockland (1990-91.) He Joined the Board of the “Y” in 1996. It didn’t take long for him to join the Executive board, and he was president of the JCC from 2002-2004. At the end of his term with the JCC, Barry became President of the RJCC, the entity that owns the entire campus. Barry was a driving force in the acquisition, construction and development of the JCC’s new Campus in West Nyack. Barry later served for two years on the board of the national JCC Association which is the continental umbrella organization for the Jewish Community Center Movement.

Barry and his wife Sharon, an attorney who practices family law, provides mediation services, and is a court appointed attorney for children, have lived in New City for the last 23 years. Their son Daniel is a junior at the University of Maryland and their daughter Michelle is graduating from Clarkstown High School North and will soon be attending the School of Nursing at the University of Rhode Island. Barry’s oldest son, David, is the Athletic director of the Putnam Valley School District. David and his wife Jenna, a special education teacher in New York City, recently celebrated their son Mason’s first birthday. Barry’s older daughter, Melissa, lives in North Carolina where she and her husband Justin both work in finance. They welcomed a baby girl, Natalie this past November.

Barry credits his parents, Daisy and Walter for his dedication to the growth and success of the JCC. “My parents were always involved in the community and led, and continue to lead by example. Work hard, play hard and give back is what I was taught from a young age.“

BRENDA LENDER 2004-2007

I was born in Rockland County. From an early age my parents (z”l) instilled in me a passion for Judaism and the state of Israel. They were deeply involved in the New City Jewish Center, as well as a number of other Rockland County Jewish organizations At that time the Jewish community was growing rapidly and I clearly remember even as a young tween, attending social programs and activities in a few temporary makeshift Y’s ,while I heard my parents murmuring about individuals who were working diligently to put something permanent together for the community.

Years later Jay and I married and settled in Rockland, where the Jewish community was thriving. There were many forums for Jewish community building, including synagogues, day schools, an active federation with the famous Falafel the camel walkathon mascot, Hadassah, Israel Bonds , then Rockland Jewish Family Services , and the JCC Rockland, no longer a JCC without walls, but in a building on route 45. We chose to raise and educate our children in the wonderful Reuben Gittelman Hebrew day school. There were numerous opportunities for immersion and collaboration between the school and the many organizations working together to build a stronger community.

My involvement in a few of the Rockland Jewish organizations was truly a labor of love. It yielded an opportunity for me to learn from and collaborate with talented, dedicated individuals and community members who strove to make a difference in the Rockland County landscape.

At the time, the JCC continued to grow and expand its services and finally needed to search for a permanent home. At the JCC I had the privilege of getting to know a group of hard working visionaries and many generous individuals, both staff and lay leaders who were working to create a unique gathering place for new programs and services that families wanted and needed. I am grateful to have worked with many of them on the JCC and RJCC Boards during this exciting period of growth and the creation of the campus and all that it has to offer. I impart my heartfelt wishes for its continued success in the years ahead.

As Jay and I watch our grandchildren grow, we wish for them a community as warm, as welcoming and as impactful as the one where their parents were raised.

OUR HONOREES

STEVE GOLD 2007-2009

Steve Gold has been a community leader for many of his 30 years as a member of the Rockland community. Steve grew up in the Catskills in Fallsburg, NY. His parents, Ruth and Emanuel Gold, were Holocaust survivors. They had a very busy lifestyle as they worked their egg farm, but they always made time for Jewish causes and organizations. They instilled the importance of giving back and community in Steve.

He served for many years on the board of the Rockland County Holocaust Museum and Study Center, and New City Jewish Center.

Steve served on the board of JCC Rockland from 2001 through 2013, held the post of fundraising vice president, and became the president of the JCC in 2007. When the new Jewish Community Campus and JCC opened their doors in December of 2007, Steve stood proudly as president when Rubin Josephs affixed the mezuzah on the front door.

In 2012, he co-chaired the JCC Maccabi Games opening ceremony at Rockland Community College. As part of hosting the JCC Maccabi Games, Steve led a unified countywide and JCC Rockland effort to attempt to secure a minute of silence in memory of the Israelis murdered at the Olympics in 2012. He traveled to London, England for a press conference. Steve attended a meeting with the president of the International Olympic Committee where the minute was denied but his leadership helped to secure the minute at the Olympics in Tokyo in 2021. Steve looks back proudly and that history was changed through this effort. Steve has been honored twice previously by the JCC, first in 2002 as JCC’s Man of the Year and in 2010 with his wife, Helene.

Steve has been a longtime board member of the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County.

From 2017 through 2019, Steve chaired the Federation’s Community Relations Council (CRC). He and his colleagues worked vigilantly to seek out anti-Semitism, address vandalism incidents, and racist and hate-filled comments. CRC members worked with other religious groups, community organizations, government officials, educators, and the media to inform and educate. They initiated dialogues to bring greater understanding and tolerance to our county.

For the last three years, he has served as co-president of the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County.

Steve is the lead partner of Peace of Stage, transforming the original main stage from the 1969 Woodstock festival into unique 50thanniversary collectibles. He also owns Yesteryearwear.com, a web store that features iconic logged merchandise for the height of the Catskills borsht belt era.

Steve and Helene have two sons, Griffin, married to Emma and Austin.

JOEL ZBAR 2009-2011

Joel Zbar has never sought the limelight. As an Executive Board member and past treasurer of the JCC, he preferred working in the background. But when Steve Gold, JCC Rockland’s then president became ill in 2009, Joel stepped into the role , serving for more than two years as the president and one year as co-president with Pam Greenspan.

Joel has served as a board member for more than 20 years and in a weak moment actually came back to serve on the board after he had to take a year off for term limits. That is what can happen when you are friends with David Kirschtel, the CEO of the JCC.

Joel first became involved in the JCC through coaching his kids sports teams, and he wanted to give back to the community. In 2010, he traveled to Israel for the first time, on the JCC’s first leadership trip to the Jewish homeland.

Prior to his involvement in the JCC, he served as treasurer of Orangetown Jewish Center for 12 years and has always been involved in support of Surprise Lake camp where he met his wife Anne as a teenager who he has been married to for 42 years.

Joel is a partner at Eisner Advisory Group and leads the New York Family Office practice.

OUR HONOREES

PAM GREENSPAN 2011-2013

Pam Greenspan has been involved in Rockland County’s Jewish community since she joined ORT when she moved to Rockland in 1984. Since that time she has been President of Hadassah’s Ohr Chadash chapter, President of JCC Rockland, and is currently the Israel Bonds Women’s Division chair for Rockland County. Pam was honored by Israel Bonds with the Young Leadership award in 1999 and by JCC Rockland in 2008. As President of the JCC from 2011-2013, she presided over the JCC Macabbi games. She helped garner support for a minute of silence for the Munich 11. As a Board member she played a leadership role in the development and opening of the Deborah Koenig Early Childhood Center.

Pam is a doctor of Audiology with a private practice in Briarcliff Manor. She is married to Fred and they have three wonderful children, Daniel, married to Jen, Rachel married to Brendan, and Jared. She has three beautiful grandchildren, Olivia, 5, Natalie 2 1/2, and Benjamin 1 1/2.

MITCH BRILL 2016-2019

Mitch served on the JCC Rockland’s Board of Directors board from 2010-2022 and only departed due to term limits. He was president of the board from 2016-2019. Mitch currently serves as the Chair of the Rockland Jewish Community Campus Capital Campaign.

Mitch also shows his passion for Judaism through his work at his synagogue, Orangetown Jewish Center (OJC). He currently serves on the OJC Budget and Finance Committee and has been the OJC Youth Chairperson since 2001.

As if his volunteering is not enough of his day, Mitch is a Managing Partner and founder at Altium Wealth Management LLC.

Mitch is married to his wonderful wife Robin and they reside in New City. They have three wonderful children, Morgan, Mia and Michael.

Mitch in an attorney and holds a Masters Degree in the Science of Financial Services. He is a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy and has a degree in Exit Strategy Planning.

JEFF DEGEN 2019-2022

Jeffrey Degen is the immediate past president of the JCC, having handed over the metaphorical gavel to Aimee last year. He has always been involved with Jewish organizations--attending programs at his local synagogue from elementary school on, and serving on the NewYork Regional Board of the National Conference of Synagogue Youth while he was in High School. Though retired from the JCC Board, he continues to be involved in Jewish life in Rockland county, serving on the New City Jewish Center Board and Youth Committee.

The JCC and his synagogue are equally important to Jeffrey who believes that, for a Jewish community to thrive, there must be opportunities for those who want a more formal religious affiliation, and also more secular Jews who seek to be involved with the Jewish community and Jewish programs without going to a synagogue.

Jeffrey lives in New City with his wife Jill of 22 years, also a past honoree and very active in the Jewish Community, and with their two sons: Zach, 17, who aspires to run a non-profit children’s theater, and Ben, 14 who intends to be a chemist.

MISSION STATEMENT

OUR MISSION

JCC Rockland is dedicated to the enrichment and continuity of Jewish life and to the preservation and celebration of our rich heritage. The center shall strengthen individual awareness and connection to the Jewish community, the state of Israel, and the community at large through recreational, physical, educational, social and cultural programs.

MESSAGE FROM THE JCC CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT

Today, we honor our 13 past presidents at JCC Rockland’s 35th Founders Celebration. These incredible leaders had a vision about what a Jewish community center could look like in Rockland – and we are the lucky beneficiaries of their capacity to imagine and execute.

Our past presidents, Mark Karsch z”l, Allan Eisenkraft z”l, Arnie Garelick, Steve Rosenzweig, Paul Adler, Linda Russin, Barry Kantrowitz, Brenda Lender, Steve Gold, Joel Zbar, Pam Greenspan, Mitch Brill, and Jeff Degen, each faced unique challenges during their terms, but with their perseverance and commitment, they helped bring us to where we are today.

It may be hard to believe, but in 35 years, these Presidents steered the JCC from a “Y” without walls, to our first facility with only 6,000 square feet, to an elementary school, to an office building, to a 26,000 square foot unfinished medical building, and finally to our present home, a 135,000 square foot Campus in West Nyack. Over that time we changed from a “Y” to the JCC. We are honored to share the Campus with the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County, Rockland Jewish Family Service, and Israel Bonds. We are now in our 16th year in West Nyack and the JCC continues to expand its programming and work on engaging the broader community.

In 1988, the JCC had 200 memberships. We hit a high of 2,600 pre Covid-19, and after dropping to 1,799 during the pandemic, we are back over 2,150 memberships. Our activities and offerings continue to grow and evolve to meet our community’s needs. The Deborah Koenig Early Childhood Center opened just 9 years ago with 18 children in 3 classrooms. Today there are 118 children in 11 classrooms and a long waiting list. In the past 10 years our JCC Rockland camps has grown from 40 children to over 535 children each day. We owe a debt of gratitude to our past presidents who inspired the JCC to expand into new ventures and who helped guide the growth of these programs.

As most of you know, there have been many years that finances were extremely tight. We are especially grateful today for the Past Presidents that guided the organization through those most stressful times. Their leadership and generosity made sure that we survived so that we can continue to serve and support the Jewish and greater community in Rockland.

Thank you to all of you who supported the journal. You have honored our past presidents by surpassing our initial, stretch and super stretch goals. We are proud to announce that the journal raised more than $250,000.

There are still many challenges ahead. In honor of our past presidents and their families, and with the support of our future presidents, the board and the community, we remain focused on the founders’ vision to provide a full service JCC for the Jewish and greater community of Rockland County. We are proud that we serve people of all ages and interests and have created a place that promotes our Jewish core values of physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth. We are so grateful for our Past Presidents that supported the mission of the JCC to help members of our community reach their full potential. We literally would not be here without all of them.

B’Shalom,

Aimee Pollak, President David Kirschtel, Chief Executive Officer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MAZEL TOV TO OUR PAST PRESIDENTS

TODAH RABAH FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO FOR THE JCC AND FOR OUR COMMUNITY

2022-2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Aimee Pollak **

Secretary

Julia Masch **

Treasurer

Alan Feldstein **

*Past President

**Executive Committee

***Honorary Board Members

Steven Beldock **

Frank Borelli

Marla Cohen

Howard Dean

Estelle Eisenkraft ***

Joshua Goldstein **

Daryl Greene

Peter Hade

Stephanie Hausner

Rick Helman

Orli Irgang

Evan Karzhevsky

Marci Kurtz **

Jeffrey Lance

Micki Leader

Rabbi Brian Leiken

Anita Levine

Linda Russin * ***

Rabbi Craig Scheff

Daryl Schiller

Alisa Silverberg

Steven Silverstein **

Viki Steinberg

Karen Topchik

Joel Zbar * **

Guardian

Anonymous

Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office

Simona & Jerome A. Chazen z”l

Sheldon & Arlyne Goldstein Family Foundation

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County

Heidi & Daniel Spitzer

Founder

Nina Rosenwald, Elizabeth R. Varet & Alice Rosenwald

Trustee

Chaitin Family

Howard Dean

Gary and Marsha Forman

Susan & Arnie Garelick

Stephen Iser - In Memory of Nina Iser z”l

Leader

Stefany & Simon Bergson

Jill & Jeffrey Degen

Ellis Gitlin - In Memory of Helen Gitlin z”l

Rich & Lori Goldman

Lisa Green & Hannah

Orli & Mark Irgang

Jeffrey Lance

Mercedes-Benz of Nanuet

Lyn & Hank Meyers

The Pekofsky Family

Linda & Barry Russin

Jeffrey & Alisa Toplitsky

Ellen & Arthur Wagner

Warren & Terry Willen

Anne & Joel Zbar

Benefactor

Dr. Steve z”l & Laurie Blechman - Dental Arts of Rockland

Estelle & Allan Eisenkraft z”l

Bobbie & Marty Goldstein

Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester

Medical Center Health Network

Devra & Kenneth Kanter

Evan & Greg Karzhevsky

Ilse and John Lang

Mindworks Charitable Trust

Orange Bank & Trust

The Riley Family

Gwen & Steve Rosenzweig

Paul and Mary Seid

Gerald Tobias

Sabina, Eliot, Jaden, Esther & Benjamin Tyler

Jo Ann & Donald Waldorf

Patron

Janet & Bruce Adler

Mary & Paul Adler

Beldock & Saunders, P.C.

Robin & Jerry Bergson & Family

Robin & Mitchell Brill

Esther Cember in memory of Nat Cember z”l

Dawne, Stephen & Ilyssa Cohn

Lynn & Joseph Deutsch

Pascale & Joseph Elghanayan

Jackie & Bill Frank

Fresh & Tasty

Goosetown Communications - Joey & Carrie Gottlieb, David & Alyson Gottlieb

David & Stacey Gosman & Family

Pam & Fred Greenspan

Gayle & Cary Hirsch

The Josephs Family

Sharon & Barry Kantrowitz

Marci & Joel Koral

Gail & Alan Koss

Rebecca & David z”l Kraushaar

Micki & Jim Leader

Dr. David Liebergall & Dr. Susan Levin-Liebergall & Family

Charlotte & Jack Neugarten

Aimee & Craig Pollak

Sharon & Howard Schneider

Esther & Arnold Tanowitz

Pillar

Brittnay & Ken Alter

Joan & Joel Black

Melissa & Frank Borelli

202 Collision - Daryl Greene

Tom & Julie Hirschfeld

Lynn & Daniel Lehrfeld

Barbara & Adam Lerche

Barbara & Stanley Mesnick

Marsha Milich

In Honor of Barbara Lerche - The Paullay & Schwalberg Families

Carol & Myles Schiller

Charlotte & Jay Shaffer

Steven M. Silverstein, Esq.

Jules Stern z”l

Marion & Bob Van Pelt

Sponsor

Larry Beck & Susan Silver

Bounce Party Mania

Cathy & Bert Distelburger

Susan & Lloyd Ecker

Shari & Alan Feldstein & Family

Janice Goldfarb

Susan & Howard Gulker

Lisa & Michael Haber & Family

Susan & Robert Heiferman

All Bright Electric-Howard Hellman

Rosina & Glenn Hirsh

Stuart Kirshner

Helene & Ira Kornstein

The Majansky Family

Randi & Michael Silvermintz

Sonia & Bill Stern

Joan & Jeff Tarson

Melodie & Howard Teich

The Topchik Family

Sybil & Joe Weingast in honor of Rachel & Adam Kurland

Shelley & Steve Yablon

Program Friend

Roberta & Mark Aaronson

Myrna & Ted Arin

Janice & Don Arnstein

The Askenas Family

Debora & Andrew Ballin

Alan & Ruth Beitler

Berard & Associates CPA’s, P.C.

Victor & Honey Berger

Arleen & Ken Bernstein

Carol & Andrew Blau

Amy & Howard Blitz

Betsy & Donald Brenner

Busch Contracting

Sandra & Paul Chaitin

Crystal Clear Pools

Myrna Curtis

Jamie & Steve Dranow

Duke of Oil - Lenny & Iris Spiegel

Betsy & Richard Eininger

Fellows Hymowitz Rice PC

Trish & Mark Geller

Ellen, Floyd, Adam, Zack & Scott Gloskin

Deena & Scott Goldstein & Family

Edythe & Shel Haas

Hara Hartman & Michael Pucci

WE THANK OUR WALL OF GIVING CONTRIBUTORS 2022-2023

Stephanie & Ron Hecht

Lauren, Jay, Ethan & Ben Heydt

Supervisor George & Catherine Hoehmann

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Trudy Album

Gabe Alexander

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Roy Brachfeld – In Memory of Bernard Brachfeld z”l

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Rabbi Paula & Jonathan Drill

Virginia & Bill Ebner

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Ellen & Jeffrey Ellish

Engravably Yours - Marilyn & Norman z”l Stillman

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Helene & Steve Gold

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Alan Moskin

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Julie Sullivan & Jay Fuld z”l

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Neil Wanamaker

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Andrea Winograd

Alden H. Wolfe

The Yassky Family

Arthur & Carole Yorkes & Family

Gerri & Allen Zabusky

Leonard Zarlin - In Memory of Shelby Zarlin z”l

Michael & Barbara Zbar

Cantor Anna Zhar

In Honor of Barbara Lerche - Margo Zomback & Ed

Fener

Michelle & Joe Zweig

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WE RECOGNIZE AND THANK YOUR FOUNDERS CELEBRATION TEAM

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ESTELLE & ALLAN EISENKRAFT FOUNDERS AWARD

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Thank You

TO OUR HONOREE SPONSOR

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FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF

In Honor of ALLAN EISENKRAFT z”l MARK KARSCH z”l

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The 35th Annual JCC Rockland Founders Celebration

Honoring Past Presidents

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Paul Adler

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Mitch Brill

Jeff Degen

Allan Eisenkraft z"l

Arnie Garelick

Steve Gold

Pam Greenspan

Barry Kantrowitz

Mark Karsch z"l

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Steve Rosenzweig

Linda Russin

Joel Zbar

You’re the backbone of our family. You’re its strength and you’re its heart You’re the foundation and the power And we’re glad we have a part.

You’re loved by all who know you And respected by all it’s true But as far as all the fathers go There’s no one else like you.

WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!

JODI & EVAN

We would like to extend our congratulations on Linda’s well-deserved honor. What an impressive accomplishment! Her dedication to JCC Rockland is quite remarkable and we are not surprised that she was the first woman president.

We are so lucky that Linda and Barry are our neighbors in Florida. Rockland’s loss is our gain and are honored to call them our very good friends.

Congratulations!

SARA AND ED FLEISCHMAN

MAZAL TOV TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

We salute your heart-driven generosity over all these years and send you our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Wishing you many more years of happiness and contribution to our community.

WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE & ADMIRATION, ILSE & JOHN LANG

CONGRATULATIONS JOEL ZBAR

On your well deserved recognition!

“The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die.”

-Edward Kennedy

We proudly join JCC Rockland

In honoring all thirteen past Presidents (1988-2022) as they receive the

Estelle & Alla n Eisenkraft Found ers Award

During your tenures as President of the JCC, you each have shared your time, expertise, talents, vision, generosity and leadership which has strengthened JCC Rockland and helped it grow from its inception to the outst anding community center that it is today.

We thank you for leading by example, for your steadfast dedication through the years and for making sure that all the hopes and dreams for JCC Rockland were to come true.

May JCC Rockland continue to grow to even greater heights as the future unfolds.

Fondly,

Maarsha & Gary Forman

Being part of the JCC Community all these years and watching it grow, STEVE ROSENZWEIG was always in the forefront - leading the way.

Long ago. Steve said:

“Our youth should be able to share friendships, values and spiritualism in an environment which is supportive, and from this the spirit of Judaism will grow. To further enhance a Jewish presence in our community through philanthropy and guidance shall forever remain our commitment.”

You have done a great job and you are a shining example for future generations.

STEVE ISER & FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS JOEL

On being honored for your outstanding contributions to your community. This prestigious recognition is a testament to your exceptional skills, dedication, and commitment. We are proud to have Joel as part of our team, and we are confident that his continued success will serve as an inspiration to all those who aspire to excellence.

Congratulations, Joel, on this well-deserved honor! We Are Stardust & Potenza Team

CONGRATULATIONS JOEL

MAZEL TOV TO MY FELLOW HONOREES

PAUL ADLER, MITCH BRILL, JEFF DEGEN, STEVE GOLD, PAM GREENSPAN, BARRY KANTROWITZ, BRENDA LENDER, STEVE ROSENZWEIG, LINDA RUSSIN, JOEL ZBAR

I feel humbled and privileged to be counted among you for this honor. You have each added with your presidency something unique to the JCC. I would be remiss not to give special mention to my dear friends that are no longer with us, Allan & Mark. They were truly the foundation on which our beautiful JCC stands today .

ARNIE & SUE GARELICK

IN RECOGNITION OF ALL PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for all your hard work and support of JCC Rockland throughout the years.

Mazel Tov!

LISA GREEN

Paul Adler * Mitch Brill * Jeff Degen Allan Eisenkraft z”l *

Arnie Garelick * Steve Gold *Pam Greenspan * Mark Karsch z”l

Brenda Lender * Steve Rosenzweig * Linda Russin * Joel Zbar

And our Partner

WARM AND SINCERE THANKS TO ALL OF OUR PAST PRESIDENTS

Our JCC community is richer for your dedication and service.

MAZEL TOV, DONNA & DON RILEY

Mazel Tov to

Our dear friends and Past Presidents for being honored for your leadership, philanthropy and dedication to JCC

Rockland

Thank you for your tireless efforts, the unending phone calls, multiple meetings and sleepless nights all to nurture and strengthen the “J” and our community.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

and Winston Churchill

“We will be known forever for the tracks we leave ”

Dakota

With our sincere thanks and appreci ati on

JUDY & JEFF A. WEINBERGER and family

Celebrating JCC Rockland and their 35 years of commitment to the people of Rockland County

Congratulations to Paul Adler, Esq, our colleague, friend, and our own personal visionary, on receiving the Estelle and Allan Eisenkraft Founders Award. And a special congratulations and thanks to our friend Mary Adler, who makes all this possible and is an inspiration to everyone who knows and loves her.

Our Congratulations to all the honored Visionaries: Mark Karsch z"l, Allan Eisenkraft z"l, Arnie Garelick, Steve Rosenzweig, Linda Russin, Barry Kantrowitz, Brenda Lender, Steve Gold, Joel Zbar, Pam Greenspan, Mitch Brill, and Jeff Degen.

Our deepest thanks for all you do for our communities.

The Rand Family

Marsha, Joe & Linie, Greg and Leah, Matt & Jen, and Dan

MAZAL TOV TO ALL PAST PRESIDENTS

For their everlasting support of JCC Rockland

STEFANY & SIMON BERGSON

THANK YOU TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

For all you have done over all these years.

WITH GRATITUDE, SIMONA CHAZEN

DEAR PAUL

Only my son’s wedding would prevent me from being there with you. We can’t thank you enough for the countless good works you do for the Jewish community and for all of Rockland.

LOVE, SIMONA

TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for all of your hard work. It is an honor to be mentioned in the same breath as you. I have truly stood on the shoulders of Giants.

THANK YOU, MITCH

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

A special honor for special people!

WITH GREAT APPRECIATION, HOWARD DEAN

H DEAN PROPERTIES

IN HONOR OF MITCH BRILL

We applaud all your efforts and accomplishments on behalf of JCC Rockland and the community.

Congratulations on your special honor.

THE DESTEFANO FAMILY

WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT

LARRY

WEISS & JCC ROCKLAND

Congratulations to All the Past Presidents.

We, your children and grandchildren, wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved recognition at JCC Rockland’s Past President’s event.

From the time we were young, we have always admired your unwavering commitment to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on those around you. Your tireless dedication to the JCC’s mission has been an inspiration to us all, and we are grateful for the lessons and values you have instilled in us.

Dad, your passion for racquetball, building, and now pickleball, has shown us the importance of staying active and pursuing our interests. Mom, your love and support have been a constant source of strength and encouragement, helping us to achieve our goals and follow our dreams.

As your family, we could not be prouder of all that you have accomplished and the impact you have made on the community. You truly deserve this honor, and we are thrilled that the JCC has recognized your contributions.

Thank you for being the amazing parents and grandparents that you are, and for always showing us what it means to live a life of service and purpose. We love you more than words can express and wish you all the best in the future.

WITH LOVE AND ADMIRATION,

CARRI, JAMIE, JEREMY, SAMANTHA & ALL OF YOUR GRANDCHILDREN RACHEL, REBECCA, ABIGAIL, DANIEL, ZION, EMMET, BO, ARIA, DANTE, APOLLO

MUCH LOVE, PAUL & LAURA

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

On your well deserved honor!

BOBBIE & MARTY GOLDSTEIN

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Your friends at Ricoh congratulate you on all you have done in supoort of JCC Rockland. We are proud to share in this honorable recognition.

ATLANTIC TOMORROW’S OFFICE

Your friends at Ricoh congratulate you on all you have done in supoort of JCC Rockland. We are proud to share in this honorable recognition.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

It is an honor and a privilege to recognize such an outstanding group of visionaries. Mazel Tov!

WITH LOVE, SUSAN & HOWARD GULKER

MAZEL TOV

To all the outstanding honorees. Your dedication and commitment to JCC Rockland and the community is admirable. This honor is well deserved.

ORLI & MARK IRGANG

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Your visionary leadership and dedication is a remarkable example for the Rockland community.

MAZEL TOV! JACOBS FAMILY

Rabbi Shimon said, there are three crowns: the crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood, and the crown of kingship. But the crown of a good name is Superior to them all.”

-Pirkei Avot 4:17

IN TRIBUTE TO THE GOOD NAME OF PAUL W. ADLER

WITH LOVE, RYAN KARBEN, LAUREN KARBEN MICHAL & RABBI SHLOIMY EICHLER HANNA AND ZACH SCHREIBER NAAVA KARBEN

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Special honorable mention to STEVE GOLD for your friendship and leadership in our community.

EVAN AND GREG KARZHEVSKY

An honor well deserved!

CONGRATULATING THE HARD WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF

ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

And the success of their vision for JCC Rockland.

THE PEKOFSKY FAMILY

Mark Karsch Z”L

Allan Eisenkraft Z”L

Arnie Garelick

Steve Rosenzweig

Paul Adler

Linda Russin

Barry Kantrowitz

Brenda Lender

Steve Gold

Joel Zbar

Pam Greenspan

Mitch Brill

Jeff Degen

Jeffrey Lance

IN HONOR OF STEVE ROSENZWEIG

With Special Recognition of STEVE GOLD and All the Past Presidents

Thank you for your leadership and generosity to JCC Rockland throughout all these years. Our community is a much better place because of all of you.

MELINDA & RICH LEVIN

On behalf of Ken Mahoney and everyone at Mahoney Asset Management we would like to congratulate 2023 honoree Barry Kantrowitz.

CONGRATULATIONS

And thank you to all the Past Presidents for your wonderful work in helping to build JCC Rockland and the Jewish Community.

LYN & HANK MEYERS

WE ARE HAPPY TO SUPPORT LARRY WEISS AND JCC ROCKLAND

Congratulations to All Past Presidents!

MUNICIPAL CAPITAL FINANCE JOSEPH O’BRIEN

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY FELLOW HONOREES

It is a privilege to be part of such an esteemed group. Thank you to JCC Rockland for being the heartbeat of our Jewish community and for adding so much richness and meaning to so many lives

LINDA & BARRY RUSSIN

WITH MUCH PRIDE IN LINDA & BARRY RUSSIN

For the work they have done in support of JCC Rockland.

WITH LOVE, DAD

BELDOCK & SAUNDERS, PC CONGRATULATES

AMY LEON

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BELDOCK & SAUNDERS, PC CONGRATULATES ALL OF THE HONOREES

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WE’VE COME A LONG WAY!

KUDOS TO OUR DEDICATED, CREATIVE, MASTERFUL LEADERS: OUR PRESIDENTS

Paul Adler

Mitch Brill

Jeff Degen

Allan Eisenkraft z”l

Arnie Garelick

Steve Gold

Pam Greenspan

Barry Kantrowitz

Mark Karsch z”l

Brenda Lender

Steve Rosenzweig

Linda Russin

Joel Zbar

It was both an honor and a privilege serving on your boards.

LOVE, SHARON SCHNEIDER, & HOWARD SCHNEIDER, TOO

Because the why was CLEAR the how was EASY

To the leaders— visionaries all— as dedicated now as they were then to the enrichment and continuity of Jewish life and the preservation of rich heritage. Congratulations.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

You have all led by example. JCC Rockland is the wonderful. vibrant, place It is today because of all of you.

THANK YOU!

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IN RECOGNITION OF BARRY KANTROWITZ

Congratulations to all of the Amazing Past President Honorees for your dedication to the JCC and to the community

GERALD TOBIAS

To all the Past Presidents and our dear friend Barry Kantrowitz.

Thank you for your commitment and support on behalf of JCC Rockland and the Rockland community.

Alisa & Jeff Toplitsky

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Your years of contributions to our community are a testament to your dedication and leadership. You are all to be admired.

WITH DEEP APPRECIATION & RESPECT, ELLEN & ARTHUR WAGNER

KOL HAKAVOD TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENT HONOREES

We thank you for your many years of dedicated support to the JCC and the Greater Jewish Community of Rockland.

DR. PHYLLIS WEINGARTEN & MICHAEL KANN

MAZEL TOV TO JOEL ZBAR & ALL OF THE PAST PRESIDENTS

For their dedication, leadership and philanthropy. Thank you all for your incredible commitment to our community.

When I asked Joel about his experiences with the JCC, what he most appreciated was the opportunity to work with so many talented and dedicated people who collectively have helped create a place that provides so many services and programs for our community.

Joel, I love you very much and am so proud of all that you helped to create with your hard work and tireless dedication.

With congratulations and gratitude to all our honorees

ANNE ZBAR

We are extremely grateful for the Jewish community that the JCC provided during our childhood. We grew up in a town and attended schools in which Jews were few and far between. Because of this, it was important to our parents for us to be able to meet other Jews close to home and the JCC provided us this opportunity. Our parents encouraged us to be a part of the community by assuming active leadership roles, taking us to JCC events, and enrolling us in the JCC’s sports leagues and Maccabi Games. This was particularly evident with our Dad who coached each of our JCC basketball and football teams. Aside from our Dad’s perk of showing off his 3-point shot at our weekly basketball practices, for us as players, the leagues forged a connection to a relatable and welcoming peer group in Rockland, which would not have been possible without the coaches who volunteered their time week after week and season after season. Also for the Maccabi Games, due to our family’s passion for sports, traveling to cities across the country to play soccer while simultaneously representing our Jewish community was extremely special.

We have always been proud of our Dad’s involvement in the JCC and his term as President because without the leaders who oversee the organization, families like ours would not have had similar opportunities to connect with other Jewish families in Rockland.

Dad, we love you very much and are so proud for your ongoing support of and contributions to the JCC.

STEVEN, RICHIE & ALEC

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We salute all of the honorees for their commitment to service, their leadership and the enduring legacy they have built for the Rockland Jewish community.

We are especially proud of our friends MITCH BRILL, STEVE GOLD AND BRENDA LENDER for the many ways you serve the community and for the shining example you have set for our children and the rest of us. We are blessed to have you in our lives!

THE PRESSMAN FAMILY

Thank you to all my co honorees being recognized today for giving so much of yourselves through the years to enable JCC Rockland to Thrive and Grow

With special appreciation to David Kirschtel for always carrying the torch and leading the JCC family

WITH APPRECIATION, JAY & BRENDA LENDER

“STRONG COMMUNITIES ARE BORN OUT OF INDIVIDUALS BEING THEIR BEST SELVES”

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS!

Thank you for being community leaders and great role models for all of us. Mazel Tov!

IRIS & LENNY SPIEGEL & FAMILY

MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

You have all made a tremendous difference in the lives of so many. We are so grateful for all you have done and continue to do.

ROBERTA & MARK AARONSON

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OUTSTANDING MITCH BRILL!

And to all the other worthy nominees. Mitch, thank you for the years that you have been a devoted friend to the JCC. And thanks, too, for the many years you’ve been a treasured friend of ours!

WITH LOVE, RISA & TODD LOLI & STEVE ALIZA & HARRISON

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for your dedication and hard work.

GABE ALEXANDER

The Hudson Cove Group salutes all the Past President Honorees, whose commitment to founding and supporting JCC Rockland has been an inspiration for a generation of JCC family. You have demonstrated time and time again the meaning of commitment!

Thank you for your Inspirations, Friendships & Commitments

TO ALL THE HONOREES

We thank you for your leadership and dedication to the JCC and the entire Jewish Community

Mazal Tov!

DEBORA & ANDREW BALLIN

IN RECOGNITION OF ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for the outstanding work you have done throughout all these years for JCC Rockland. Your leadership and service to our community is greatly appreciated.

MAZEL TOV!

ROBIN & JERRY BERGSON & FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS & MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE JCC

Your leadership and service to our community is greatly appreciated.

LEONARD BIRBROWER

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WONDERFUL FRIEND

LINDA RUSSIN

In honor of her dedication and hard work for the benefit of your JCC Community. You are a force for “good”!

WITH LOVE & ADMIRATION, JANE & ROBERT SLATER

BETH & RONNIE BIRNBAUM

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE JCC

Thank you for your dedication, invaluable efforts and leadership that have enabled JCC Rockland to become such a special place for so many.

May the JCC continue to flourish and grow to serve the community in important and valuable ways.

-Rockland Needs You-

WITH APPRECIATION, JOAN AND JOEL BLACK

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for all that you do for JCC Rockland and the entire community.

MELISSA & FRANK BORELLI

and to all the other honorees!

Shelley and Alan Brill

ROBIN

Thank you for being incredibly supportive. Your support allows me to help important causes like the JCC.

I couldn’t and wouldn’t want to do it without you.

LOVE, MITCHELL

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

THE NYU LAW 1997-1998 JUSTICE LEAGUE CONGRATULATES OUR OWN WONDER WOMAN, AIMEE POLLAK.

You’ll bring Power, Grace, Wisdom, and Wonder to this new adventure, as you do to everything and to all our lives.

May your magic lasso rope in piles of gelt.

May we borrow the plane?

MAZEL TOV, MARIANNA, ERIC, CHRISTINE & DAVID

IN HONOR OF MY HUSBAND STEVE ROSENZWEIG

I am so proud of you for all your years of devotion to the J. To All the Past Presidents who are so deserving of this honor. We applaud all your accomplishments.

GWEN & FAMILY

IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF BARRY KANTROWITZ

Congratulations to ALL the Honorees. Your leadership and service to the community throughout all these years is greatly appreciated

FROM YOUR CONCERT BUDDIES, MICHAEL, JANE & VANESSA CASTRONOVO

MAZEL TOV & TODAH RABBAH

To the great leaders being honored by the JCC today! Thank you for being dugmaot, role models, for all of us!

RABBI PAULA & JONATHAN DRILL, ORANGETOWN JEWISH CENTER

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for all your great work on behalf of so many.

WITH GREAT ADMIRATION, BETSY & RICHARD EININGER

You dedicated half your life to building this beautiful JCC. Your vision and energy were key. We are so grateful for a “man like you,” making everyone’s dreams come true.

ALLAN, DAD, GRANDPA

IT IS OUR EXTREME PLEASURE TO RECOGNIZE ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

How lucky we have been to have all of you talented visionaries supporting and leading our JCC to the strong, vibrant community center it is today.

WITH ADMIRATION & LOVE, ESTELLE EISENKRAFT & FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

All of you are pillars in our community. You inspire us.

MR. & MRS. JOSEPH ELGHANAYAN

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS!

FELDSTEIN & STEWART, LLP

Certified Public Accountants

17 Squadron Blvd. Suite 210 New City, NY 10956

Phone: 845-634-4674

Fax: 845-634-2328

www.feldsteinandstewart.com

Alan D. Feldstein, CPA Mark A. Stewart Jr, CPA Member

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)

National Conference of CPA Practitioners (NCCPAP)

In honor of the commitment and passion of past presidents, and in recognition of our colleagues, Barry Kantrowitz, Esq. and Steven Beldock, Esq.

Personal

Robert L. Fellows, Esq.

Steven R. Hymowitz, Esq.

Matthew F. Rice, Esq.

Joanne R. Horowitz, Esq.

Of Counsel

Jonathan B. Ripps, Esq.

Jared M. Viders, Esq.

Brian J. McGovern, Esq.

DAD (AKA PAPA)

We are all so proud of all you have done for the JCC!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH, STACEY, MARC, JOSH, ZACHARY, FELICE, JONATHAN, JEREMY AND DYLAN

Dad (aka Papa),

We are all so proud of all you have done for the JCC!

Stacey, Marc, Josh and Zachary Felice, Jonathan, Jeremy and Dylan

Congratulations to our most distinguished and hard working Past Presidents and in honor of our very dear friend

STEVE ROSENZWEIG

thank you for all that you do!

JACKIE & BILL FRANK

CONGRATULATIONS! TO OUR DEAR FRIEND & “IN LAW” LINDA RUSSIN

We’re so proud of you!

SARI & KEN FRIEDMAN

Congratulations to our good friend

Paul Adler, mensch of the highest order, and fellow honorees

Mitch Brill

Jeff Degen

Allan Eisenkraft z"l

Arnie Garelick

Steve Gold

Pam Greenspan

Barry Kantrowitz

Mark Karsch z"l

Brenda Lender

Steve Rosenzweig

Linda Russin

Joel Zbar

We applaud all that you do so graciously and generously.

Trish and Mark Geller

I AM SO HONORED AND PROUD TO BE PART OF THIS REMARKABLE GROUP OF OVERACHIEVERS.

YOU HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES AND HAVE HAD AN INCREDIBLE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY.

WE ARE ALL THE BETTER BECAUSE OF YOUR EFFORTS AND EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

WITH MUCH GRATITUDE AND RESPECT,

Dedication. Determination. Inspiration. Admiration. Appreciation.

STEVE GOLD AND FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN MACHER STEVE GOLD

Thank you for being such a strong leader in the Jewish community of Rockland County.

You continue to be a bright light and have always stepped up when your people have needed you.

You are an incredible role model.You continue to make our family proud. Your parents would be incredibly proud of your work as well.

WE LOVE YOU, HELENE, AUSTIN, GRIFFIN, & EMMA GOLD

A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DEAR FRIENDS LINDA

RUSSIN & STEVE ROSENZWEIG

As well as all the honorees. We are inspired by your continued dedication & commitment.

We are proud to support the JCC & all that it stands for.

CARLA & BARRY GREENSPAN

Mom / Grammy / Doctor -

We are so proud of you for being honored by the JCC. Your dedication to the JCC and the community is so inspiring. It’s wonderful to see that your passion for the JCC and your commitment to ensuring its survival and success is being recognized today!

We saw how hard you worked while you were simultaneously President of the JCC and running your audiology practice. It was a challenge but you showed us how to perfectly balance your enthusiasm for work with your love of family.

No matter where we’ve been in our lives, you’ve always cheered us on, including all those years traveling with us across the country as we competed in the Maccabi Games. Your unwavering encouragement has been so instrumental in our lives and your compassion for others inspire us to be better people. We are so fortunate to have you in our lives.

Congratulations on this well deserved honor. You are truly a shining star in our lives and in the community!

Love, Daniel, Rachel, Jared, Jen, Brendan, Olivia, Natalie, and Benji

TO MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE PAM

PAM you are so INSPIRING! JCC PRESIDENT!

CHAIRING Rockland County ISRAELI BONDS! MAKING Greenspan Audiology A SUCCESS! Being the BEST MOTHER to our KIDS!

42 WONDERFUL years together! Always there for our COMMUNITY! BEST of all, ALWAYS there FOR ME!!! YOU make US all VERY PROUD!!!

LOVE AND SO MUCH MORE LOVE! FRED

HONORING OUR VISIONARIES

We pay tribute to these remarkable individuals. They are visionaries who have seen the potential of JCC Rockland and worked tirelessly to make it a reality.

Their collective contributions to JCC Rockland, paved the path that built and shaped the organization into what it is today. We are grateful for their dedication and support, we are proud to call them friends, and we are honored to celebrate them. Kol

Hakavod!

ROBIN & ROBERT GROSSER

CONGRATULATIONS

To an extraordinarily deserving group of honorees! Each one of you deserves our gratitude and respect.

CAROLE & PHIL GRUBER

MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

For being the visionaries that brought the JCC to where it is today. A special Kol HaKavod to our dear friends, Paul Adler, Steve Gold and Brenda Lender for all that you do for the Rockland Jewish Community.

THE ZEDECK GOLDBERG FAMILY SUSAN & DAVID, MISSY AMBER & SAVVY

Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don’t do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived.”

– Ruth Bader Ginsberg

TO ALL THE HONOREES

Thank you to all the past Presidents of our JCC for leaving their tracks and making our community a better place. From a dream hatched in a living room, to Rt. 45, to our beautiful campus today you have all made our JCC a place people want to be. The Generations of our family love our JCC home.

STEPHANIE HAUSNER & THE REST OF THE HAUSNER/ HAAS FAMILY

DEAR BARRY

We are so proud of you and your many accomplishments! We wish you continued good luck and your ability to do good things in the future

DAISY & WALTER KANTROWITZ ALLISON & CORY HECHLER

IN HONOR OF ALL OUR PAST PRESIDENTS

We salute your heart-driven generosity over all these years and send you our heartfelt thanks and appreciation.

Mazel Tov!

FRAN & HOWARD HELLMAN

IN HONOR OF ALL OUR PAST PRESIDENTS

I have worked with each and everyone of you throughout all the years. I am always in awe of the dedication, passion, and talent you all possess. I know how hard you all work and how selfless you are in everything you do for the JCC and the entire community.

I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart.

FONDLY, ELENA HEYDT

Paul Adler

Mitch Brill

Jeff Degen

Allan Eisenkraft z”l

Arnie Garelick

Steve Gold

Pam Greenspan

Barry Kantrowitz

Mark Karsch z”l

Brenda Lender

Steve Rosenzweig

Linda Russin

Joel Zbar

THE JEWISH FEDERATION AND FOUNDATION OF ROCKLAND COUNTY

salutes today’s honorees, who have built and sustained our community.

We are grateful to these pillars of our community, and we are delighted to particularly celebrate Federation’s Co-President,

Steve Gold

as well as the many other honorees recognized here today who took leadership roles at the Jewish Federation and throughout the community.

You are and have been exemplars of service, commitment, and dedication for all of us.

MARCY PRESSMAN, Co President ARI ROSENBLUM, Chief Executive Officer

MAZAL TOV TO ALL THIRTEEN PAST PRESIDENTS!

Your leadership and generosity have resulted in the JCC becoming one of the gems of Jewish Life in Rockland County. Thank you for all your tremendous efforts and contributions.

Your hard work has resulted in the development of classes, programs, festivals, camps, trips, and celebrations that are of great benefit to everyone in our community!

WITH LOVE, JUDY, RUTH, BRENDA & ELI JOSEPHS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS!

Your leadership, vision, and perseverance are greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU!

JACOB J KATZ AND CO. DOUGLAS KATZ

“THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DREAMER AND A VISIONARY IS THAT A DREAMER HAS HIS EYES CLOSED & A VISIONARY HAS HIS EYES OPEN”

Thank you to our past presidents for keeping your eyes open.

ELAYNA & DAVID KIRSCHTEL

~ MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

WITH ADMIRATION, WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO HONOR ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Your generosity in giving back to the community is remarkable. Your physical presence and very capable leadership is deeply appreciated. Because of all of you, JCC Rockland is the wonderful organization it is today.

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to make Rockland County a better place for so many. We are proud to be part of the JCC Family. Mazel Tov!

THE KOENIG FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS

To all the worthy honorees. Your leadership is inspiring.

WITH DEEP APPRECIATION, ALAN & GAIL KOSS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DEAR FRIEND BARRY KANTROWITZ

And all the past president honorees for their incredible work all these years at JCC Rockland. We are so happy to support!

STUART & KRISTEN KRELL AND YOUR FRIENDS AT

CONGRATULATIONS

To JCC Rockland for 35 years of service to the community.

In Honor of Marci Kurtz Pekofsky

In Memory of Lisa Kurtz Marcus z”l and Steven Marcus z”l

In Memory of Louis and Helen Kurtz z”l

FROM,

PAUL & CAROL KURTZ

IN RECOGNITION OF ALL OUR PAST PRESIDENTS

Your leadership is inspiring.

WITH GREAT ADMIRATION & RESPECT, PETER & REBECCA LANG

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE HONOREES

We salute your continued and unwavering support of the JCC and the Rockland Community and Israel. Your dedication and commitments are truly inspirational.

ALL BEST WISHES, MICKI & JIM LEADER

MAZEL TOV TO OUR WONDERFUL FOUNDERS

And their Families on this Milestone! May the memory of those who are no longer with us always be for a blessing!

ANITA LEVINE & JEFFREY KREIS

RAINA & RASHAUN JOHNSON, BRADY DENVER & BENTLEY JOURNEY

ALEX & CARA LEVINE & EMMA ISABEL

IN RECOGNITION OF ALL PAST PRESIDENTS

We commend you for all your hard work and dedication.

Mazel Tov!

SHIRA & ERIC LEWIS

We proudly celebrate and support the important work of JCC Rockland and congratulate and offer our sincerest thanks and appreciation to this year’s Estelle and Allan Eisenkraft Founder’s Day Award W inners:

THE PAST PRESIDENT’S OF THE JCC :

MARK KARSCH z"l, ALLAN EISENKRAFT z"l, ARNIE GARELICK STEVE ROSENZWEIG, PAUL ADLER, LINDA RUSSIN, BARRY KANTROWITZ, BRENDA LENDER, STEVE GOLD, JOEL ZBAR, PAM GREENSPAN, MITCH BRILL and JEFF DEGEN

for their stewardship and steadfast commitment to transforming the vision into a thriving reality.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

-Margaret Mead

IN HONOR OF AIMEE POLLAK

And her first year as President of JCC Rockland

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

You are each an inspiration to so many. Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do for JCC Rockland.

ADRIENNE & SCOTT MILICH

CONGRATULATIONS STEVE ROSENZWEIG

May your devotion continue to inspire the entire JCC Community, and may you continue to “go from strength to strength!” Wishing you a very hearty Mazel Tov!

LYNNE

AND HY FOX

MINA AND HERMAN FUCHS

JOYCE ZIVOTOVSKY AND BRUCE LEE

BARBARA AND BOB MICHAELSON

DEBBIE AND JERRY SHOLTZ

MARLA AND DAVID SLATER

JOANNE AND MARVIN STERNLICHT

PHYLLIS AND JIMMY STRAUSS

FREYA AND HOWARD WIENER

STEVE GOLD

Our families go back to before you were born. Your commitment to Judaism and community makes all proud.

Thank you and Helene for all you’ve done. We hope your enthusiasm for these causes never diminishes.

FAYE & THE SKALA, NAPACH & BROMER FAMILIES

I am so proud to walk in the path created by our Visionary Past Presidents.

MARK KARSCH z”l

ALLAN EISENKRAFT z”l

ARNIE GARELICK

STEVE ROSENZWEIG

PAUL ADLER

LINDA RUSSIN

BARRY KANTROWITZ

BRENDA LENDER

STEVE GOLD

JOEL ZBAR

PAM GREENSPAN

MITCH BRILL

JEFF DEGEN

Thank you for your leadership - you are the reason the JCC continues to grow and thrive.

Looking forward to joining the ranks of “past” president one day.

AIMEE POLLAK,

14TH PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF THE JCC

THANK YOU BARRY,

For all you do for your community, friends and family. It’s about time we all get to honor YOU for your philanthropy, great character, strong family values and all you do for the JCC. Thanks to Sharon - “the wind beneath your wings.”

LOVE, ROBIN POSNACK & CHILDREN CODY, JACK “ATTACK”, CHARLOTTE & HUNTER

TO PAUL ADLER

Son of another mother. A real champion. Outstanding effort as Political Action Chair of the NAACP

WITH LOVE & RESPECT FRANCES PRATT

the Past Presidents of JCC

on this very well-deserved honor!

You continue to amaze and impress all of us with everything you do for our community!

Mark Karsch Z”L

Allan Eisenkraft Z’’L

Arnie Garelick

Steve Rosenzweig

Paul Adler

Linda Russin

Barry Kantrowitz

Brenda Lender

Steve Gold

Joel Zbar

Pam Greenspan

Mitch Brill

Jeff Degen

With love and admiration –

Maria Dowling, CEO and the RJFS Board & Staff

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Congratulations on this great honor! As kids, I don’t think we understood or fully appreciated why this work that you didn’t get paid for was so important to you. As adults, we certainly appreciate and admire it now.

Your dedication to the JCC and Jewish causes as a whole have shaped our family by providing a connection to Judaism that we may not have otherwise had. The things that you have accomplished and the countless lives that your hard work has touched is truly inspirational and amazing. We’re so proud of you!

Mazel Tov!

LOVE, ADAM, ANDREA, SARAH & LIAM

MOM

We’re proud to see you being recognized for your work on behalf of the JCC. All the planning, meetings, and hours in front of the computer helped create a legacy that lives on in Rockland County’s Jewish community, helping to ensure a vibrant space for the generations that followed us.

Thank you for being such a wonderful mother and grandmother, and for leaving a lasting imprint through your good work. We’re delighted to be here celebrating you among the thirteen visionaries of JCC Rockland.

ALL OUR LOVE, JORDAN, LAURA, RYAN & MILLIE

ONCE AGAIN IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO HONOR STEVE ROSENZWEIG

And all the 2023 honorees, on their hard work and dedication to JCC Rockland

BARBARA & LARRY ROSENZWEIG & OUR FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENT HONOREES

We are honored to support your dedication and the great work of JCC Rockland.

MARC RUTSTEIN

L’CHAIM....

To many more years of continued success in Rockland County

SHARON & URI SASSON

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

We are grateful for all your contributions to JCC Rockland and the greater Jewish Community.

WITH APPRECIATION & RESPECT, VIKI, IRA, KOBI AND ISSY STEINBERG

Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s honoree, as compiled by the guys who know him best:

Mitchel Brill

• Was accepted early admission to the Eagle Scouts!

• Pays his taxes on March 15th!

• Rotates other people’s tires!

• Worked his way through college as a notary public!

• Crosses his t’s, dots his i’s, and uses a protractor to make his k’s!

• Uses his turn signals when exiting his driveway!

• Actually likes the taste of kale!

• Thinks Warren Buffett is financially reckless!

• Prepares for triathlons by doing biathlons!

• Lives entirely off the prudent investments he made with his bar mitzvah money!

• Racked up zero credit card reward points in 2022!

• Backs up his backup hard drives!

• Always gets his annual flu shot on his way to vote!

• Keeps an abundance of caution in a dry, safe place!

• The guys from Lowes stop by his house to ask him how to do stuff!

Let’s put it this way: If Dudley Do-Right, Ned Flanders, or Bob Villa were Jewish, they’d be Mitchell Brill. But because we’ve got him on our team, Mitch puts his powerful probity and can-do skills to work for JCC Rockland. And as anyone who knows him well can tell you, Mitch Brill is an upstanding person you can rely on.

Congratulations Mitch! You will always be the guy we turn to bail us out from a tight spot.

Love, Craig, Jon, Mark, Mike & Rich

Before he was the JCC’s sober, responsible adult-in-the-room, Mitch Brill was our designated driver.

IN HONOR OF MITCH BRILL

We are so proud of all your accomplishments and hard work on behalf of JCC Rockland and the entire community. Your devotion and leadership is greatly admired.

MAZAL TOV! MOM & JOE

IN HONOR OF ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Paul Adler

Mitch Brill

Jeffrey Degen

Allan Eisenkraft z”l

Arnie Garelick

Steve Gold

Pam Greenspan And Especially....Barry Kantrowitz

Mark Karsch z”l

Brenda Lender

Steve Rosenzweig

Linda Russin

Joel Zbar

Congratulations on your well-deserved honor! Your constant and continued commitment to JCC Rockland and the entire Community makes such a difference to the lives of so many.

Congratulations and Thank you to Linda & Larry Weiss for all you do for the Rockland Community.

JUSTIN & MADELEINE SCHWARTZ

SPRING VALLEY HOOK & LADDER COMPANY

MAZEL TOV TO OUR DEAR FRIEND ARNIE GARELICK

For his outstanding dedication, commitment, determination and support of the development and growth of JCC Rockland. His untiring efforts and determination have touched so many lives in our Jewish community.

We also congratulate and applaud the other wonderful honorees for their outstanding contributions to JCC Rockland. We are so proud of all of you!!

STEVE & LINDA SHELL

ILLYA, JEREMY, JESSICA, DEVIN, JUSTIN, JACKSON, & OLIVIA

SHELL

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE VISIONARY PAST PRESIDENTS!

All of us at People to People applaud and appreciate your commitment to our community.

We are ALL in this TOGETHER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR PAST PRESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Your leadership and service to JCC Rockland and our Rockland Community is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do.

LOIS & BOB SILVERMAN

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

The JCC and Rockland Communal life is that much better because of your dedication and devotion.

MAZAL TOV & KOL HAKAVOD

RANDI & MICHAEL SILVERMINTZ

IN HONOR OF LINDA RUSSIN

And all the Past Presidents. Your leadership and service to our community is greatly admired.

WITH GRATITUDE, LESLEY & RON SOMMERS

Business Advisory Services Board Member Services

Wendy, Jeffrey, Benjamin & Jonah Soos

SERVING ROCKLAND FOR OVER 39 YEARS

PAUL

Mazel Tov on this great honor. Our community has been transformed by your works. So proud to call you mentor and friend.

“By three things is the world sustained: the Law, the Temple service and deeds of loving kindness”, Avot 1:2

Paul, you sustain the Rockland Jewish Community and beyond.

LOVE, KRISTEN & EVAN STAVISKY

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED AS PRESIDENTS OF OUR JCC

Your hard work, devotion and guidance has helped to create and maintain our JCC.

MAZAL TOV AND THANK YOU, BILL AND SONIA STERN

Congratulations to the honorees

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MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for your meaningful work, dedication, and commitment on behalf of JCC Rockland and the entire community.

ELIOT & SABINA TYLER & FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HONOREES!

MARK KARSCH z”l

ALLAN EISENKRAFT z”l

ARNIE GARELICK

STEVE ROSENZWEIG

PAUL ADLER

LINDA RUSSIN

BARRY KANTROWITZ

BRENDA LENDER

STEVE GOLD

JOEL ZBAR

PAM GREENSPAN

MITCH BRILL

JEFF DEGEN

Thank you for your hard work and dedication on behalf of the Rockland Community,

MARION & BOB VAN PELT

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENT HONOREES.

We are honored to support you and the great work that JCC Rockland does for our community.

CONGRATULATIONS MITCHELL

And all of the Honorees for your dedication and selflessness.

BARBARA, ANDREW, SHARYN, CHARLES, MAX, DEENA, SAM, SYDNEY & ALEXANDRA

MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

We are so appreciative of all you have done and continue to do for JCC Rockland.

Thank you for your leadership and for your vision for our JCC and for the community.

JOANN & DONALD WALDORF

T To o A Alll l o of f t thhe e H Hoonnoorreeeess! !

W W e e h h o o l l d d e e a a c c h h o o f f y y o o u u i i n n h h i i g g h h e e s s t t e e e e m m . .

Rabbi Paul & Gerri Kurland

CantorBarry&AmyKanarek & the families of C Coonnggrreeggaattiioon n S Shhiir r S Shhaalloom m

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for your leadership and for your vision for our community.

WITH GRATITUDE & DEEP RESPECT, JUDGE ALFRED & DORIS RENEE WEINER

-Theodor Herzl

- Theodor Herzl

We thank all of the honorees for you tireless dedication and commitment to our community and for making the world a better place.

We thank all of the honorees for your tireless dedication and commitment to our community, and for making the world a better place.

JCC PAST PRESIDENTS

We thank all of the honorees for your tireless dedication and commitment to our community, and for making the world a better place.

Estelle & Allan Eisenkraft

Evan Karzhevsky

Dr Eddie Fisher

Ankie Spitzer Jewish Community Campus

Rabbi Justin Schwartz

Brooke Malloy

““If you will it, it is no dream.”

“If you will it, it is no dream”

MAZAL TOV AND TODAH RABBAH TO OUR OWN BNAI MITZVAH, OUR 13 PAST PRESIDENTS

MARK KARSCH z”l

ALLAN EISENKRAFT z”l

ARNIE GARELICK

STEVE ROSENZWEIG

PAUL ADLER

LINDA RUSSIN

BARRY KANTROWITZ

BRENDA LENDER

STEVE GOLD

JOEL ZBAR

PAM GREENSPAN

MITCH BRILL

JEFF DEGEN

Who by their commitment of time, energy and resources are the inspiration for so many and true builders of our Jewish community. We are so proud to call so many of you our personal friends and extended family.

ALL OUR LOVE, GERRI & ALLEN ZABUSKY

CONGRATULATIONS

To ALL the Past Presidents on this well deserved honor. Thank you for your leadership and commitment. In Celebration of 16 years in our West Nyack Campus!

DONALD & MARK ZUCKER BRIAN NELSON

BRIDON REALTY CO. LLC

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

All of you are true leaders in our community. JCC Rockland is lucky to have you.

WITH GRATITUDE & RESPECT, ELLEN & MICHAEL LEHNER

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the 2023 Honorees and Past Presidents

Paul Adler

Mitch Brill

Jeff Degen

Allan Eisenkraft z''l

Arnie Garelick

Steve Gold

Pam Greenspan

Barry Kantrowitz

Mark Karsch z''l

Brenda Lender Steven Rosenzweig

Linda Russin

Joel Zbar

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HONOREES

And best wishes to the staff of JCC Rockland.

THE APOTHEKER FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE VISIONARIES

We applaud all your accomplishments. Thank you for all you do.

LAURIE & SCOTT BANDREMER

Mazel tov to all the past presidents who have made such an impact on the Rockland Jewish Community. The JCC was founded by Mark Karsch z”l & Allan Eisenkraft z”l who were two incredibly kind, dedicated and very special leaders who are greatly missed. They were followed by the impressive leadership of Arnie, Steve R & Paul.

l was fortunate to serve on the JCC board under Linda, Brenda, & David and to learn first-hand from these 3 very dedicated & talented leaders! We will be forever grateful to Arnie for his unyielding dedication to the building of our incredibly beautiful campus. The JCC continued to successfully establish and expand its childcare & camp under the outstanding leadership of Steve G, Joel, Pam & Mitch & Jeff. We are fortunate to consider many of you our good friends.

May the J grow from strength to strength!

WITH MUCH GRATITUDE & LOVE, CAROL & ANDY BLAU

On this well deserved honor We are so proud of you!

CONGRATULATIONS TO PAM GREENSPAN WITH LOVE, AUNT BERNICE & UNCLE BERNARD GOODMAN IRIS & MARC BLITSTEIN

IN HONOR OF ALLAN EISENKRAFT z”l

Congratulations to all the Past Presidents. Your commitment has truly enhanced the quality of life in our community.

THANK YOU!

NADINE & KEN BLUMBERG

TO OUR FRIENDS, PAM GREENSPAN

PAUL ADLER

ARNIE GARELICK

BRENDA LENDER

JEFF DEGEN

We take pride in honoring you for your devotion and service to the JCC.

MAZEL TOV!!

ROCHELLE & PAUL BRIEF

IN HONOR OF JOEL ZBAR

Your dedication and hard work on behalf of JCC Rockland is greatly admired. You did a great job!

MICHAEL & ROSA COHEN

IN HONOR OF ALL PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for the outstanding work you have done and continue to do for JCC Rockland and our entire community. We acknowledge and appreciate all your hard work, commitment and support.

WITH DEEP APPRECIATION, DAWNE, STEPHEN & ILYSSA COHN

CONGRATULATIONS LINDA LOVE, JEFF D.

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MAZEL TOV TO ALL OF THE AMAZING PAST PRESIDENTS

For all their dedication through the years. Kol Hakavod to you and your families!

WITH DEEP RESPECT, CATHY & BERT DISTELBURGER

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

For your meaningful work and dedication. We are especially inspired by our dear friend STEVE ROSENZWEIG for his incredible commitment and leadership which started at the inception of the JCC and continues today even though he is not a current president. Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor!

MUCH GRATITUDE, CRAIG COOK & DEBBIE DRACHMAN

IN HONOR OF PAM GREENSPAN

And All the Past Presidents

Your leadership, devotion and support of JCC Rockland is greatly admired. Congratulations!

MICHELLE & GARY EISLER

Congratulations to Barry Kantrowitz and to all the honorees

CONGRATULATIONS TO BARRY KANTROWITZ & TO ALL THE HONOREES

CONGRATULATIONS, PAM!

We celebrate your remarkable accomplishments during your presidency and beyond. Your dedication, leadership, and vision have left a lasting impact on JCC Rockland. We are proud to know you and be able to celebrate this achievement with you.

WITH LOVE & ADMIRATION, JOCELYN & DAN

THANK YOU TO OUR FOUNDERS

And for the dedication of our past and current years. Mazal Tov on 13 years!

THE GARCIA FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY DEAR FRIEND, STEVE ROSENZWEIG

Your dedication and support of JCC Rockland throughout all these years is to be admired.

WITH ALL OUR LOVE & DEDICATED FRIENDSHIP, PAULINE & JEFF GERTLER

DEAR AIMEE,

Mazal tov on becoming President of the Board of JCC Rockland - it’s both an honor and a mitzvah!

LOVE, MELISSA & KEN GLASSMAN

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You are a Rock Star in the JCC movement.

JOYCE & NEIL GOLDSTEIN

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IN HONOR OF ALLAN EISENKRAFT z”l

In Recognition of all Past Presidents

Thank you for all your devotion to JCC Rockland.

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MAZEL TOV TO:

JOEL ZBAR

MITCH BRILL

BRENDA LENDER

For all their hard work and dedication to the JCC!

ROSINA & GLENN HIRSCH

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS MILESTONE CELEBRATION!

Aimee, we know the JCC is lucky to have you as President of the Board!

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Paul Adler, Mitch Brill, Jeff Degen, Allan Eisenkraft Z“L, Arnie Garelick, Steve Gold, Pam Greenspan, Barry Kantrowitz, Mark Karsch Z“L, Brenda Lender, Steve Rosenzweig, Linda Russin, & Joel Zbar

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE HONOREES!

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HILLEL OF ROCKLAND AND RABBI DOV & SHEVY OLIVER WISH OUR DEAR FRIEND DAVID KIRSCHTEL A BIG MAZEL TOV ON TODAY’S EVENT

Thanks for all you do for the community with care, warmth , hard work and dedication!

CONGRATULATIONS TO BARRY KANTROWITZ

ON THIS WELL DESERVED HONOR!

LOVE, J

JEFF, PAULA, RYAN, KEVIN & TITO ORLAN

MAZEL TOV!

We are so proud of our OJC friends, Mitch Brill, Brenda Lender, and Joel Zbar. We are grateful for the service of all of the honorees to JCC Rockland and our community. Kol HaKaovd!

HARA HARTMAN, MICHAEL PUCCI & FAMILY

MAZAL TOV TO ALL THE HONOREES

Especially our wonderful “Mechutin” ARNIE GARELICK

MARTI & HAL RIFKIN

MAZAL TOV TO ALL THE OUTSTANDING HONOREES

Your dedication and commitment to JCC Rockland is greatly admired.

THANK YOU!

ROBERTA & MICHAEL ZAHL

DEAR LINDA,

Thank you for your years of dedication and devotion to Jewish causes worldwide.

DUSTY ROSE LOVE, WENDY & RON

DEAR AIMEE,

We take pride in honoring you for your leadership and service to the JCC as Board President.

MAZAL TOV!! SAM & ANDY SAPERSTEIN

Through the years, the presidents of JCC Rockland have displayed a wide range of leadership traits and styles, each appropriate and necessary for their time.

One thing they have all had in common, and for which we are so grateful, is their commitment to the future of our community.

BRENDA, JOEL, AND MITCH, thank you for representing our synagogue to the community with such distinction. Your generosity knows no bounds.

MITCH, your hard work and dedication is incomparable, and your friendship is valued beyond measure. We love you and are so proud of all you have accomplished.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE HONOREES

STEVE SLINN

ARTHUR SCHROER

TO OUR FRIENDS

JEFF DEGEN & ARNIE GARELICK

We salute you for all the wonderful things you do for the JCC and our New City Jewish Center and thank all the other honorees who so generously support our Jewish Community.

WITH DEEP APPRECIATION

CAROL & STEVE SCHULMAN

GABRIELLE & JASON HABER

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE HONOREES!

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ERIC L. TATAR, MD

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IN HONOR OF OUR VISIONARIES

Thank you for your generosity of time and energy, and for your leadership and tireless work on behalf of our JCC.

MAZAL TOV!

ANDREA & BRIAN SMITH

IN HONOR OF LINDA RUSSIN

In recognition of your dedication and hard work On behalf of JCC Rockland.

WITH ALL OUR LOVE, BARBARA & MARTY SPECTOR

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR PAST PRESIDENTS.

Thank you for leading by example.

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We salute your continued and unwavering support of the JCC and the Rockland Community. Your dedication and commitment are truly inspirational.

Mazel Tov!

EVELYN & JUDGE SCOTT UGELL

SOME OF OUR BEST FRIENDS ARE PAST PRESIDENTS OF JCC ROCKLAND!

You know who you areWe congratulate ALL of the Past Presidents and thank you for your service to our community.

MAY YOU GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. BRENDA & RICK WEISMAN & FAMILY

CONGRATULATIONS STEVE GOLD!

Thank you for all you do. You are an inspiration.

LOVE, JAY & LYN WEISS & FAMILY

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MAZAL TOV TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for all your efforts on behalf of JCC Rockland and the greater Rockland community.

SHELLEY & STEVEN YABLON

JOEL

Congratulations! All the best.

BARBARA & MIKE

IN HONOR OF MITCH BRILL

I am so proud of you and your Uncle would be too! Mazel Tov!

LOVE, AUNT BOBBIE

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

- Margaret Mead

We are truly grateful to the small group of thoughtful, committed citizens of the JCC Rockland who had the vision, perseverance, courage and generosity to turn a dream into a reality.

We are especially grateful to our friend, colleague (at least for one of us) and fellow congregant, Paul Adler. We know you are always at the front of the line when there’s an opportunity to enrich our community in ways that are forward thinking and inclusive.

You are all so very appreciated and deserving of today’s recognition.

FONDLY, MICHELLE & JOE ZWEIG

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARK KARSCH z”l

A great friend and community leader.

WARREN & LEA COLODNER

IN HONOR OF BARRY KANTROWITZ

Thank you for your service and dedication to JCC Rockland.

Mazel Tov!

WENDY &

BRIAN HECHLER

IN HONOR OF LINDA RUSSIN

A woman of valor who works hard to make our world a better place and still has time to be a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

MARCIE AIUVALASIT

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL JCC

ROCKLAND PAST PRESIDENT HONOREES

JANICE & DON ARNSTEIN

CONGRATULATIONS

PAUL ADLER

Thank you for your many years of hard work and dedication.

WITH MUCH LOVE & RESPECT,

JUNIOR’S PARENTS

JEFF

Thank you for your dedication to the JCC and our community.

Mazel tov on this honor!

LOVE, DEVORAH

& ADAM BERMAN

IN HONOR OF ARNIE GARELICK

You continue to amaze us with the work you do for JCC Rockland and the Jewish Community.

MAZEL TOV! ARLEEN & KEN BERNSTEIN

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Of the JCC and especially to future past president, Aimee Pollak.

BILL, DEB, SYDNEY, WYATT, BRADY & FREDO CHARRON

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF JCC ROCKLAND’S PAST PRESIDENT HONOREES

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DEAR FRIEND BARRY KANTROWITZ

And all the other honorees for their dedication, time and vision. We are honored to support you.

LARRY & DARIELLE COHEN

MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS ON YOUR WELL DESERVED HONOR!

Congratulations and Thank You for your leadership

CONGRATULATIONS TO PAM GREENSPAN

And all the JCC past presidents!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DEAR FRIEND LINDA RUSSIN

For the great work that she continues to bring to JCC Rockland. We admire your leadership and dedication and are thrilled to honor your work.

KAREN & JEFF GROEGER

TO MY DEAR FRIEND PAM GREENSPAN

In appreciation of all your hard work & dedication. Thankful to all the Past President honorees for your vision!

ARTHUR & HANNAH GREEN

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU UNCLE STEVE!

Well deserved! Your commitment and passion for JCC Rockland is truly inspirational.

LOVE, ROBYN, DAVID, ZOE, & MIA

IN HONOR OF LINDA RUSSIN

Congratulations!

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CONGRATULATIONS

STEVE ROSENZWEIG

A well deserved honor!

ANITA & RICK KAMINER

HAROLD & CAROL FISCHMAN

THANKS FOR MAKING THE JCC THE BEST PLACE TO BE

Wishing all the honorees a heartfelt Mazel Tov!

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WE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

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THANK YOU TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

For guiding the JCC to become the center of Jewish life in Rockland. We of course can’t let this day go by without remembering Allan Eisenkraft z”l who was not only a founding member of the JCC and a leader in our community but more importantly our friend.

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TO ALL THE INCREDIBLE LEADERS OF THE JCC

Thank you for all you have done to create a community in Rockland. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.

ERICA & DAVID NAPACH & FAMILY

VISIONARIES

Mark Karsch Z”L

Allan Eisenkraft Z”L

Arnie Garelick

Steve Rosenzweig

Paul Adler

Linda Russin

Barry Kantrowitz

Brenda Lender

Steve Gold

Joel Zbar

Pam Greenspan

Mitch Brill

Jeff Degen

CONGRATULATIONS T0 AIMEE POLLAK!

On being chosen as the current Board of Director President for JCC Rockland.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FAVORITE OVER-ACHIEVER, AIMEE POLLAK!

We are always so proud of you, Madame President!

LOVE, MARISA & PETER ROSENTHAL

MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE HONOREES

We are grateful for all your contributions to JCC Rockland and the greater community

DAN & ELLIE SALMON

BARBARA LEHRER

IN HONOR OF AIMEE POLLAK

And her remarkable accomplishments. Aimee is a woman of adventure, leadership and dedication whom we all admire.

TAMI MOSCOE & ERIC PETERSIEL

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PRESIDENTS

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CONGRATULATIONS BARRY

On your achievements! We love you!

SHERYL & STEVEN

BETH & BRIAN

GAIL & PETER

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MEREDITH & JEFF

CONGRATULATIONS

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WITH LOTS OF LOVE, KEN & HEIDI

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

We applaud and respect your commitment to JCC Rockland and the entire community.

BRYNA & MICHAEL SCHOENBART

IN RECOGNITION OF OUR DEAR FRIEND, LINDA RUSSIN

An Honor so well deserved!

JUDI & ALLEN SAUSEN

WE LOVE YOU

MITCH BRILL

AUNT SANDI & UNCLE STEVE

MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE PRESIDENTS

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to JCC

WITH GREAT ADMIRATION & RESPECT

STEPHANIE & JON RIPPS & FAMILY

PAM GREENSPAN

Always a leader.

LINDA KANTOR

ROBIN & ALAN BELSKY

STACEY & LANCE AUSTEIN

IN HONOR OF STEVE ROSENZWEIG

A Job Well Done! Mazel Tov!

IRENE & STEPHEN KOPELMAN

PAM GREENSPAN

Always a leader.

LINDA KANTOR

ROBIN & ALAN BELSKY

STACEY & LANCE AUSTEIN

CONGRATULATIONS LINDA FONDLY, SHELLEY & BART KAPLAN

On a well deserved honor.

MAZEL TOV TO STEVE ROSENZWEIG WE LOVE YOU, LAURIE, ADAM, MADDIE & CHARLIE

And to all of the honorees. Uncle Steve, you inspire us with all you do!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

On your well deserved recognition!

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MAZEL TOV TO ALL OF TODAYS HONOREES

Thank you for all that you have done for our community.

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MAZEL TOV TO ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS

Thank you for everything you have done for JCC Rockland.

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On your incredible service to JCC Rockland.

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PAM GREENSPAN

For all your accomplishments

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PAM

CONGRATS ON ALL YOUR AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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MAZEL TOV PAM!

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