The Jewish Home | JUNE 23, 2016
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Around the Community
LY Library Holds Benefit Reception to Overflow Crowd
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undreds of children run through the doors of Levi Yitzchak Library each week, joyously looking through books; finding a quiet spot on the Mitzvah Train or at the tables to read, color, or play with puzzles; using the computers; participating in a fun program; or for any number of reasons. But would the community reciprocate, and come to
This incredible showing of hakaras hatov for the work the library does is a great chizuk to those who run it and the funds raised are essential to ensure the library’s doors can remain open and the facilities can remain in good condition. Lisa Hawk welcomed the crowd and thanked everyone who came out to show their support for the library and
and Donna Stroh, two people who exemplify community involvement, received the Community Service Award along with their son David whose exceptional organizational skills are highly valued by the library. Mrs. Liane Safier was given the well-deserved Hakaras HaTov award, in part due to her founding and leading the successful Writers Bloc group, giving teenage
the benefit during the week of Shavuos? The administration and staff at Levi Yitzchak Library can enthusiastically state: “Yes!” People came out in droves, filling the beautifully set up QCumbers, enjoying the delicious fare from QCumbers and Wok Tov sushi, and then filling the library for short but meaningful videos and speeches.
recognize this year’s special honorees. Rabbi Zalman Wolowik then shared a brief dvar Torah, noting how the library serves as a fitting testimonial to the special character of his son Levi, a”h. A video showcased the many types of people who visit on a regular basis and are proud to state, “I am a Levi Yitzchak Library Member!” Dr. Eddie
girls an outlet for literary expression. One of her talented students, Toby Gross, shared a poem she wrote about the library, and Rabbi Dovid Fohrman, recipient of the Scholar Author Award, used it as a springboard for his inspirational talk about the important role of books as bringing communities together.
The night was an incredible success. Volunteers Wendy Boran and Devorah Taitz served as the welcoming committee and made sure each person left with Rabbi Fohrman’s latest book, The Exodus You Almost Passed Over. Tziporah Sax did an unbelievable job turning the library into a nightlife hotspot with beautiful floral arrangements from Alla of Jerusalem Florist and lighting from Event Planner NY. Behind the scenes making sure that the evening goes as smoothly as it did was the Library’s dedicated staff: Bracha Margolin has been with the library from its inception, Devorah Drizin and Liba Spalter. You’ll have to wait until next year to enjoy this unique experience again but no need to wait to make your appreciation for the library felt, both in writing and financially. Visit LYLibrary.org today.
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