Dear Friends, Another year has come and gone and yet, here we are again, virtually instead of in-person. These past two years have, in so many ways, revealed the grace and the dignity inside each of us, that we should give in whatever way we can to help. It is at moments like this that there are revelations and an unveiling of heroes walking in our midst. It is your Rabbi, your Cantor, a beloved staff member, a friend, or a neighbor. We are blessed. Our clergy are, bar none, the finest around and we have an incredible team of staff members to support them. We are blessed with a fabulous Religious School and Early Childhood Center, programs for anyone who wants to learn and be spiritually uplifted, and a community, a congregation, neighbors, and friends that are there for us when we need them. By supporting Temple Sinai you are supporting not only yourself but all of the people you know and those you don’t, because here, support for our community does not stop at the exit to the temple doors. So, thank you on behalf of your clergy, staff, friends, neighbors, and community members for showing up tonight and believing in the mission, goals, and of course the magic, that is Temple Sinai. With Love and Gratitude
Amy Braunstein, Robyn Corbin, & Maribeth Kraus Fundraiser Co-Chairs
To our
T H E MAGI C O F GI V I N G Committee Time is one of the most precious resources that we have, and each and every one of us has the freedom to spend it as we wish. You have all committed yourselves to make this fundraiser a success, and have willingly given hours of your time to us.
T H A N K
Y O U
for your efforts and contributions. We could not have done it without you. With Love and Gratitude Amy, Robyn, and Maribeth
TO O U R DEVOT E D T E MP L E S I N A I STA F F Lee Never ever shying away from a challenge. Thank you for all you do!
Kathy, Jane, Pam, Adrianne, Betty, Mara, and Mike Thank you for all of your support each and every day!
Izzy We could not have done this without you, like actually!! Thank you once again for your unwavering support, attention to detail, and creativity.
Juan and Ernesto Thank you for your dedication and for always keeping our temple looking its best! Love and Gratitude, Amy, Robyn, and Maribeth
Thank you to our very generous sponsors!
Top Hat Sponsors
Barbara & Lawrence Blatte and David Blatte & Stacee Massoni Amy & Richard Braunstein Michelle & Seth Golden Carol & Stanley Weinstock Rabbi Michael White & Rebecca Katz-White
Abracadabra Sponsors Ellen & Howard Brecher Brotherhood Friend of a Friend Jill & Stuart Goldberg Ginny Jordan Cantors Elena & Sergei Schwartz Howard Weisler
Alakazam Sponsors Margie & Howard Berrent Lauren & David Borkon Sharon & Frank D’Ambrosio Vanessa & Scott Goldstein Debbie Sussman Barbara & Alan Weinschel
Thank you to our very generous sponsors!
Shazam Sponsors
Jill & Richard Barry Renee & Mel Hirsch Robyn & Howard Jaslow Helen Lancberg & Jerold Altman Carol & Jim Rotenberg Kelly & Laurence Spier
Hocus Pocus Sponsors
Joyce & Steven Bloom Ann & Jonathan Cheris Sherri Marx-Eisenstadt & Jay Eisenstadt, DDS Todd Glickman Jodie & Clifford Lewisohn Shirley & Eric Monas Ronna & Michael Niederman Pamela Potter-Osit & Matthew Osit Heather & David Schwartz Barbara & Marc Wallach Jill & Stuart Wasser Robin & Chuck Weiss Leslie & David Wollin
A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors: Anne Flick & Neil Braun Susan Moisoff Barbara & Sandy Klein Reva & Alan Rothenberg Paula & Bert Kraus Debbie & Rich Sosman Carolyn & Andrew Lituchy Carrie & Marc Steir Marcia Weisser
We are indebted to our wonderful Silent Auction Donors David Blatte Esther Fortunoff Greene Michelle Golden Dorrit Kane Bert Kraus Paula Kraus Donna Liebowitz Jerry Mintz
Jane Scal Cantors Elena & Sergei Schwartz Rabbi Ilana Schachter & John Feuerstein Alan Weinschel Rabbi Michael White David Wollin Tracy Zimmerman
A special thank you to our expert mixologists, who shared their mocktail and cocktail recipes Richard Braunstein Negroni
Daniel Golden Next Level Hot Chocolate Scott Nussbaum Mezcal Margarita
Thank you ! Thank you! Thank you! Amy Braunstein
Robyn Corbin and the entire
Maribeth Kraus
Auction Committee! Your passion, creativity, and tireless energy are what made
Temple Sinai’s T H E MAGI C
O F GI V I N G Fundraiser
a wonderful success!
We applaud your efforts and wish to express sincere appreciation for all you have done to make this virtual fundraiser a proud Sinai moment. You have brought us together by creating an evening where our temple family can laugh, bid, and donate, all to provide necessary funding for critical services and programs. An evening such as this requires a great deal of your time, energy, and creativity, which you voluntarily share. We realize that love for our community helps fuel your efforts, and for that, we are truly grateful.
Thank you for a wonderful night! The Executive Committee of Temple Sinai
If you keep the commandments of the Eternal your God and walk in God’s ways, the Eternal will establish you as God’s consecrated people, as promised at Sinai. Deuteronomy 28:9
At our Sinai: We bring the mitzvot to life, for every generation. Learning, praying, fighting for justice, caring for each other, striving to walk in God’s ways, fulfilling the promises we made at that first Sinai. In gratitude for this wonderful Jewish community of ours,
Rabbi Michael A. White & Rebecca Katz-White David & Melissa Talia & Dan
The Braunstein Family is so happy to support Temple Sinai’s Magic of Giving Fundraiser to support Temple Sinai and all of the fantastic programs that are offered every week by our amazing clergy and staff! Thank you to the committee for all of your dedication and hard work!
T H E MAGI C O F GI V I N G We are so honored and proud to be a part of this fabulous Jewish community. We are blessed with wonderful rabbis and cantors, supportive temple staff, and an incredible community of friends that are like family. When we say every heart has a home, our family can truly attest to that! Wishing all those who believed in Temple Sinai and worked to see this day a Mazel Tov on a successful virtual gala. We are thrilled to help support Temple Sinai and ensure its future for our children and grandchildren. Wishing us all health, happiness and many more years together!
The Golden Family Michelle, Seth, Daniel, Rebecca, & Sarah
With love and devotion to Temple Sinai Barbara & Lawrence Blatte David C. Blatte & Stacee Massoni
We love Temple Sinai! Carol & Stanley Weinstock and Family
We are blessed to be part of the magic that is our Temple Sinai family. Cantor Sergei Schwartz and Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz
My 94-year-old friend Gracie used to say, a heart knows a heart. That is the Temple Sinai family, congregation and community. Hearts knowing hearts. The heart of Temple Sinai beats stronger with every one who finds a home for their heart here. Like love, sometimes it is an immediate connection and sometimes it happens over time. Like love, Temple Sinai is here for us no matter what. Like love, the more Temple Sinai is a part of my life, the better life becomes. Every day I am forever happy, grateful and blessed the address of my heart is Temple Sinai.
Ginny
To our beloved Temple Sinai, Straight from the
OF BROTHERHOOD
To our Dear Temple Sinai, We are so thankful for the MAGIC you bring into our lives, which GIVES us all so much! Love, the Women of Friend of a Friend
IN HONOR OF TEMPLE SINAI’S WONDERFUL CLERGY AND STAFF WHO HAVE DONE SO MUCH TO KEEP OUR TEMPLE FAMILY COMFORTED AND CONNECTED DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. THE WEISLER FAMILY
Shalom to our temple family Love, Jill and Stu Goldberg
Ellen and Howard Brecher in appreciation of the MAGIC of Temple Sinai. We truly appreciate all that Temple Sinai gives to its members and its important outreach to our community.
Dearest Temple Sinai, You will always have our support. Thank you for all you do. With Love, Scott, Vanessa, Bryn, Reid and Dean Goldstein
We believe in the
MAGIC of Temple Sinai!
The Yaspan Family
In Honor of our Children and Grandchildren Barbara and Alan Weinschel
THE SUSSMAN FAMILY SUPPORTS SINAI
Congratulations on a “Magical” Evening! Thank you Temple Sinai! With love, Lauren, David, Alana, & Molly Borkon
Thank you to the clergy and staff of Temple Sinai. We are lucky to be part of this magical place. Kelly & Jeff Sklar Congratulations on a magical fundraiser! Leslie & David Wollin
Love from the Osit family Pamela, Matthew, Tyler & Sara
Cheers to a very successful evening! Heather and David Schwartz
Thank you to the Clergy, Staff, and Volunteers of Temple Sinai for always being supportive to our family.
We believe in the magic of Temple Sinai! Jill and Richard Barry
The Magic Happens at Temple Sinai As New Members, We Thank You For Your Warm Welcome Carol and James Rotenberg
We appreciate everything you do for our community. Cheers to a Magical Night! Love,
Kelly, Laurence, Skylar, Sydney, Summer, Sailor, and Saige Spier
Three generations of the Hirsch Family are grateful to Temple Sinai
Renee & Mel Diane & Leonard Tobey & Asher
With much gratitude to our wonderful clergy and staff. Helen Lancberg and Jerry Altman
The Jaslow Family & Go With Courage are proud to support Temple Sinai
Let the Magic Begin!
Best wishes for a very successful fundraiser!
Todd Glickman
Anne Flick and Neil Braun
Shirley, Eric, Alexandra, and Lucas Monas
Here’s to a Magical Night! Joyce & Steven Bloom
Thanks to Temple Sinai for the magic you create every day! Ronna & Michael Niederman
Temple Sinai we are under your spell! Robin & Chuck Weiss
With love and gratitude for all that is Temple Sinai from The Eisenstadt and Marx Family
We are so grateful to the Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leadership of Temple Sinai. Your hard work and love make MAGIC happen every day! With Our Love, Barbara and Marc Wallach
Looking forward to a magical evening! Ann and Jonathan Cheris
Temple Sinai is MAGIC! Jill and Stuart Wasser
Jodie & Clifford Lewisohn
Thank You
JESSICA GARMISE FOR CREATING OUR WONDERFUL T H E MAGI C O F GI V I N G INVITATION A heartfelt thank you to
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THANK YOU! to our fabulous MC’s this evening,
Richard Braunstein Aaron Grotas Adam Mesh & David Schwartz Thank you for sharing your magic and your talents for a good cause! THANK YOU TO
AND
Little Steve’s IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE WORKING WITH YOU!
T H E MAGI C O F GI V I N G CO MMI T T E E Co-Chairs Amy Braunstein Robyn Corbin Maribeth Kraus Karen Ferenzo Michelle Golden Diane Hirsch
Donna Liebowitz Liz Wiener Neale Lisa Rabinovich
Tammy Szerencsy Toni Wiener Leslie Wollin
T E MP L E S I N A I Rabbi Michael White
President Amy Braunstein
Friend of a Friend Co-PresidentTammy Szerencsy
Cantor Sergei Schwartz
Executive Vice President Allen Geller
Brotherhood President Richard Blatt
Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz
Interim Legal Counsel Charles Weiss
Rabbi Ilana Schachter
Vice Presidents Robyn Corbin Andrew Kraus Liz Wiener Neale
Cantor Emeritus Andrew Edison
VP/Treasurer Jeffrey Sklar
Executive Director Lee Mirrer
Secretary Maribeth Kraus
B OA R D O F T R U ST E ES Richard Blatt Lauren Borkon Jacqueline Covey Frank D’Ambrosio Jana Grotas Steven Halpern Virginia (Ginny) Jordan
Bert Kraus Donna Liebowitz Amy Mandell Danielle Massari Adam Mesh Anne Niesenbaum Scott Nussbaum
Jonathan Rothschild Tammy Szerencsy Gil Vilkas Adam Weinschel Jara Weinstock Leslie Wollin Tracy Zimmerman
H O N O R A RY T R U ST E ES Charles Berman Howard Berrent Irwin A. Cantor Jonathan Cheris Richard Evans
Michelle Golden Dr. Steven Goodman Barbara M. Kessler Richard C. Laskey Martin Marlowe Daniel S. Reich
David M. Schwartz Sandra Tankoos Carol B. Weinstock Howard J. Weisler Toni Wiener