implored the crowd to join in a standing ovation and recognize Achiezer’s critical, lifesaving work. The program continued with video presentations to each of the distinguished honorees: Mr. & Mrs. Alan Botwinick, Guests of Honor; Rabbi Yehiel M. Ka-
lish, Community Hakoras Hatov Award; Dr. Norman Saffra, Physician Appreciation Award; Mr. & Mrs. Reuven (Ronald) Spirn, Esq., Community Service Award; and Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Ratner, Young Leadership Award. The Legislative Leadership Award was presented to
Rabbi Boruch B. Bender, Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky, Rabbi Binyomin Kamenetzky, Michael Krengel
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, by Congressman Gregory Meeks. HaRav Simcha HaKohen Kook shlit’a, Rav of the Churva Shul in Yerushalayim and Rechovot, then led the crowd with the recitation of Tehillim and Birchas Kohanim. The program concludMr. Yossi Lieber giving a stirring testimonial ed with an incredible video production by KolRom MeAs the attendees left the hall, the dia, which showcased Achiezer’s vital unanimous reaction was one of exhilaeveryday services as well as the unfor- ration and awe. This evening of historic gettable role which Achiezer played in measures was truly one of a kind: a one the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The of a kind organization, a one of a kind evening then drew to a close with an ex- community ... all brought together with pansive dessert buffet for all to enjoy. one simple goal: chesed.
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder flanked by Congressman Gregory Meeks and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano
Reuven & Barbara Spirn receiving an award
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Shalom Jaroslawicz, Rabbi Shalom Axelrod, Rabbi Boruch B. Bender, Tom Suozzi, Izzy Wasser, Michael Krengel, Shlomo Zuller, Lloyd Keilson
Eli Weiss, Dovid Bloom, Rabbi Boruch B. Bender, Shalom Jaroslawicz, Rabbi Yehiel Kalish, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, Lloyd Keilson
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Lantsman and Mr. & Mrs. Pinny Ackerman
Moshe and Nechama Ratner receiving an award
Rabbi Tzvi Flaum and Irwin Gershon of UJA
Lloyd Keilson Dr. Moshe Schlusselberg, Michael Krengel
Mr. & Mrs. Shlomo Zuller and Mr. & Mrs. David Sokol
Rabbi Boruch B. Bender addressing the crowd
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Awardee Dr. Norman Saffra and family
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