Program called “captivating” the soldiers of the IDF.” Her 17-year-old-son, Jacob, accompanied her on the trip. Brad Smertz, of Clarks Summit, then provided both a story and photos of his first visit to Israel as part of the Scranton JCC’s Teen Israel Experience, co-sponsored by the Federation. His pictures depicted “beautiful scenery and active teens,” according to the Federation, that “gave everyone the feeling that all young people should have a chance to
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visit and volunteer in Israel.” The program began and ended with the singing of “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Hatikva,” led by Cantor Vladimir Aronzon. Dessert featured a cake in the shape of the Israeli flag, blue and white cookies, and fruit. Guests were able ask questions and talk to the speakers. “It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our Jewish homeland,” said a Federation representative.
The family of Brad Smertz posed together at the program. Top row (l-r): Gary Smertz, Brad Smertz, Alan Smertz and Alex Gans. Bottom row: Michele Smertz and Brad’s grandmother, Toby Grossman.
Members of the Jewish community attended the Yom Ha’atzmaut program on April 16. Standing: Mark Silverberg. Seated (l-r): Joe Fisch, Gene and Anita Schneider, and Irene and Lewis Solzenberg.
Audience members listened to a presentation about Israel at the Yom Ha’atzmaut program.
Community members attended the Yom Ha’atzmaut program on April 16. Standing (l-r): Seth Gross, Ed Monsky, Ann Monsky, Irwin Schneider, Mark Silverberg and Joe Fisch. Seated: Speaker Brad Smertz, speaker Jeanne Blom and Dassy Ganz.
Proposed Slate of Officers & Trustees 2013-2016 Officers* President ............................................. Jeff Rubel* Administrative Vice-President......... Douglas Fink* Vice-President.................................... Michael Greenstein* Vice-President.................................... Dr. David Malinov* Vice-President.................................... Elliot Schoenberg* Treasurer............................................. Jerry Weinberger, Esq.* Assistant Treasurer............................ Barry Tremper* Assistant Secretary ........................... Don Douglass, Esq.* Term Expiring in 2016* (3-year term)
Board of Trustees
Jim Ellenbogen, Joseph Fisch, Esq., Leah Laury, Phyllis Malinov, Mel Mogel, Dr. Geordee Pollock, Alma Shaffer, Suzanne Tremper, Eric Weinberg Term Expiring in 2014* (1-year term) Sandra Alfonsi, Phyllis Barax, Susan Columbo Diamond, Dan Marcus, Larry Milliken, Lynn Pearl and Karen Pollack Continuing Terms Esther Adelman, Herb Appel, Jeanne Atlas, Phyllis Brandes, Mark Davis, Lainey Denis, Jacques Deutsch (replaced by Eugene Schneider), Atty. Richard Fine, Natalie Gelb, Laurel Glassman, Alan Goldstein, Jill Linder, Atty. Ed Monsky, Molly Rutta, Laney Ufberg, Paula Wasser, Steven Weinberger and Jay Weiss *Officers to be elected at the Annual Meeting
Our thanks is extended to the following Trustees whose terms of office are expiring Shlomo Fink, Robin Jacobson, Michael Mardo, Ann Monsky, Sam Rosen, Atty. Ben Schnessel and Alan Smertz
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