Philly Friendship 2022 Electronic Ad Journal

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philly friendship circle annual gala honoring Our Alumni Leadership Committee

celebrating Our Teens & Young Adults

honoring Our Alumni Leadership Committee Seth Feldman '11, Jon Schwartz '11, Sammi Levin '13, Kate Levin '15, Lenny Miller '17, Julia Rosen '18, Ben Miller '20, Jonah Katz '21

celebrating Our Teens & Young Adults FC Youth Co-Chairs: Logan Bass, Jared Miller, Emily Schultz

we dedicate this gala to

The Rebbe’s Legacy

rabbi menachem m. schneerson The Rebbe’s unconditional love of people knew no bounds. To the Rebbe, all belonged. It is this belief in Jewish unity, the notion that no one of us is complete unless all of us are included, that goes to the very core and essence of the Rebbe’s teaching. It is this concept that motivates and guides Philly Friendship Circle.

Our Mission

Philly Friendship Circle connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their families through a full range of social offerings. Inspired by the power of genuine friendship, our youth cultivate understanding, kindness and responsibility while ensuring a caring and inclusive community.

philly friendship circle’s

Youth Programming 17 and Under: Friends@Home, Sunday Circle, MVP, Teen Leadership Board, Private Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutoring 18+: Young Adult Happy Hour, Social Circle, Sunday Strolls, Inclusive Birthright Israel Trip, Alumni FC Talks, Alumni Gatherings & Events All Ages: Jewish Celebrations & Holiday Events, Fie ld Trips

philly friendship circle’s

Parent Programming Parent Listserv, Parents’ Networking Sessions, Informative Speaker Presentations, Moms’ & Dads’ Nights Out

Board of Directors julie axelrod rebecca cohen jaime gordon, president

tracy gordon howard levin, treasurer kami verne

Friendship Circle Staff chani baram

samantha holzer

zev baram

leah staub

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Data Associate

cait gilmartin

amanda thum

alexa hinds

rachel wener

Director of Operations

Graphic Designer & Web Developer

shannon conway

fc support staff

Co-Founder

Lead Behavior Specialist

Office Administrator & Executive Assistant

Program & Curriculum Coordinator

Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

Team of Friendship Experts

Event Ambassadors

Julie & Robert Axelrod

Alicia Felton & Sherrill Neff

Malka & David Caroline

Darien Finder

Amy & Andy Dorfman

Tracy & Scott Gindea

Vicki & Gary Erlbaum

Danielle Volk & Adam Illfelder

Host Committee

co chairs: julie axelrod & michele levin

Lori & Michael Axelrod

Cristy & Mitchell Hollin

Bonnie & Jonathan Pontell

Aaron Benau

Marsha & Darin Katz

Lauren & Scott Ravitz

Nancy & Marty Black

Deborah & Paul Kelly

Jill & Brian Rosen

Holly Cohen & Leib Meadvin

Liza Kramer & Michael Golinkoff

Eydie Rudman & Howard Levin

Emily Coplon & Arthur Sauerhaft

Sharon & Jonathan Levin

Shari & Stuart Rudoler

Sandy & Steve Cozen

Michele & Robert Levin

Julie & Andrew Schultz

Tamar & Dovid Daniel

Lori & Raymond Levin

Deborah Siegel

Lisa & Ephraim Dardashti

Deborah & Mark Livingston

Abby Siegel & Nathan Greenberg

Amy & Daniel Erlbaum

Jodie & Mark Littwin

Myriam Klotz & Margot Stein

Leeann & Scott Erlbaum

Jodi & David Miller

Ali & Lee Sussman

Pam & Scott Feldman

Carole J. Miller

Dani & Jay Tapper

Jill & Mark Fishman

Sandy Moss

Sherrie Willner & Janice Gorson

Tracy & George Gordon

Gail & Elliot Norry

Jen & Mike Willner

Linda Heller & Zachary Weiss

Freda Pepper & Howard Bernstein

Dava & Eric Yanoff

Our 2021

teen & young adult honorees Proudly Representing 55 Local Schools in Our Community

mentors Gabrielle Dorfman Michelle Kelly Jared Miller Emily Schultz

executive board Shira Tillman Alexa Verne Benjamin Wolf

Sarah Baram Jessica Dubin Talia Erlbaum

general board Solvej Berman Ayelet Cooperberg Molli Curtis Elad Daniel Yishai Daniel

Ashley Frazer Livvy Kaliner Carolyn Kelly Maddie Klein Logan Lisausky

Josie Solomon Raffi Stein-Klotz Karly Teicher Jeremy Tyszler Gideon Wolf

Madison Gindea Shoshana Pontell Alexa Sussan

Teen Board Liaison Deborah Armstrong

2021 Graduated Seniors adam gladstone sarah joseph jonah katz lily kelley jacob kerstein amalia littwin

noah miller aidan nadell ida narli raffi stein-klotz zachary zeaman

Teen & Young Adult Honorees Allyson Abramson Leon Abramson Elisheva Apple Elisha Appleson Nicole Banner Dovi Baram Aidan Bard-Maizel Dani Bard-Maizel Emma Barron Logan Bass Chaya Baum Hannah Berman Joshua Bleicher-Nugent Steven Bomze Ally Braver Devin Bush

Nicky Campson Juliet Canter Jakob Caroline Natalie Carpenter Eric Cohen Lia Cohen Michel Coplon Sarel Daniel Benjamin Dantzic Shayna Diamond-Reivich Avi Eckstein Tali Erlbaum Dafna Erlbaum Johnny Everman Samuel Ferris Izzy Fishman

Solomon Fishman Lucas Galvez Alex Gindea Shawn Gindea Justin Glozman Lucas Glozman Ryan Goldstein Ariel Goller Jack Hagner Chuck Halpern Sydney Harman Daniel Heffler Celine Heffron-Pero Astrid Heleva Nathan Horwitz Ilana Illfelder

Cole Jakubowitz Ian Kanze Shayna Kaye Hannah Kideckel Rebecca Kideckel Sarah Kideckel Logan Kimelman Andrew Kineke Quinn Knittel Lily Kooperman Shayna Kooperman William Levenson Mackenzie Lissansky Gavi Littwin Joey Lobman Christine Mamow

Teen & Young Adult Honorees Continued Noah Matunis Luke McGivern-Cowan Ben Miller Ilana Mitlas Michael Neff Dean Nelinson Robert Nevison Taryn O’Donnell Tyler Orens Jayden Pappa Shoshana Paul Jeffrey Perlmutter Yasmine Pomerantz Lindsay Reisner Matthew Reiss Noah Rigberg

Carly Rosenberg Hannah Rosenberg Ella Ross Jenna Rovner Sydney Salin Brooke Salon Bri Saunders Elan Savett Yossi Schmidt Leible Schmidt Shmuli Schmidt Andrew Schwartz Jacob Schwartz Maddyn Shapiro Ethan Silber Aaron Silber

Hadar SimonHazani Shirat SimonHazani Ryan Singer Adam Sklar Brian Smithman Justin Soloff Evan Steiner Robbie Stutman Bobby Taieb Alexandra Tapper Estey Tayar Shaquira Taylor Vincent Thaemlitz Jonah Thomas Aubrey Tillman Anthony Torell

Eli Tyszler Ruby Vogel Jesse Wargon Hailey Warsetsky Lian Wegryn Avery Wollock Riffy Wolpert Avi Wood Aiden Yanoff Skylar Zeaman Carly Zeitzer Fallyn Zeitzer

In recognition of our fellow Shluchim and Shluchos of Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware Counties.

May we continue to work together to bring the Rebbe nachas and may you all have bracha v’ihatzlacha ad bli dai

Chani & Zev

Thank you to our SPIRITED SAILORS, the AMAZING FC STAFF:

alexa, amanda, leah, rachel, shannon & samantha While things have begun to “open back up”, this year has challenged us in numerous ways. You continue to navigate these uncharted waters expertly, ensuring we always stay on course.

We sincerely thank each and every one of you for putting so much heart and effort into each task you approach. It is truly a blessing to be there as FC blossoms over the years. We are humbled to see it continue to grow through your capable hands and are deeply grateful for each one of you!

Alexa: For your dedication and exceptional leadership and always working on improving FC to be the best it can be. We have such respect for you and trust in you and know that with you as the “lead sailor”, FC is in wonderful hands…..and we are sure the Rebbe is proud!

Leah: For all your hard work, persistence and patience.

Your skills and talents are a tremendous asset to the entire organization!

Amanda: For bringing your heart and soul as you interact with all our friends in a beautiful, caring way, creating an environment for everyone to feel celebrated, be themselves and have fun!

Samantha: For joining the team and jumping right in…with your genuine and inclusive approach you have navigated every stage of this unpredictable year, adapting all the programs so friendships continue to flourish!

Shannon: For joining the team and giving your “all” to learning the ropes, supporting us all and helping keep the day-to-day of FC stay on course!

Rochel: For your willingness to hop on board the team in a whole new way this year!

Your creativity and amazing skill bring FC to life through all the fabulous marketing you develop!

- Chani & Zev

To Cait & the entire team of FC Support Staff AKA Friendship Experts: avi, meghan, steph, chelsea, caitlin, tiffany & elizabeth You are an integral part of FC’s ability to keep our youth connected and we are so grateful! Thank you so much for supporting everyone in the FC community to be themselves and to have fun! There is NO WAY we can continue to navigate these unchartered waters without YOU all!

With much thanks and deep admiration,

Chani & Zev

To our dear FC Co-Chairs:

emily, jared & logan

Thank you for being leaders and for all your hard work preparing for this gala.

It is a real treat for us to have the opportunity to plan with such an enthusiastic and capable group.

You have been hugely important to Philly Friendship Circle and we are honored to have you as part of the FC family.

Chani & Zev

to the teens and young adults of philly friendship circle: You are the beacon of light helping our community to journey forward as we discover new adventures in friendship. Even though we have been doing this for many years, it never “gets old” seeing each of you with friends at FC….!

Watching you mature as friendships develop, Enjoying all the fun and silliness, Being there as each of you has grown, It is truly an honor!

Chani & Zev

to our amazing pioneer alumni: Working with you over the past few years has been an absolute pleasure!

When we founded FC, we could not have dreamed that all these years later this diverse, dynamic group would continue to live and breathe the values of FC and stay dedicated to sharing that with others. We are so glad to have this opportunity to highlight and honor YOU! May you go from strength to strength! #theultimatenachas! #FCalumniarethebest

Chani & Zev

To our CAPTAINS: Thank you for leading our crew through another year of unchartered waters. Your unwavering dedication and compassionate leadership are beacons of light through all the joys and challenges we’ve experienced together. As we work to support and engage our inclusive community, you remind us how to stay open and flexible to the changes that come and keep our hearts and work aligned with the mission of the Rebbe.

Thank you for your support, guidance, and friendship.

Your spirited sailors,

Alexa, Amanda, Leah, Rachel, Samantha & Shannon

To my dearest Madison Gindea & Sarah Baram: Look! It’s not a voice note. You’re bright, beautiful -inside & out -- and the best shipmates. Admire you both & thank you for this year!

To our (non-Amazon) Alexa: Thank you for being our empathetic, smart, strategic, and always-trying-her-best captain. Go enjoy the fruits of your labor!

To our creative, funny, caring, and community-building FC seniors: May you continue to fulfill your highest potential and, no matter which ships you board or where they sail, bring FC with you wherever you go. Will always be rooting for you from the shore (or the ship next door).

To Rochel: May Seymour Seagull live on. Thank you for your partnership & always laughing with me!

To My Rebbe: For giving me a ship & a shlichus. I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t have you.

- Amanda

Thank you to Chani and Zev for all of your support and for helping FC flourish!

Thank you to all of the FC staff for helping to keep FC alive through various forms of activities throughout the past two years!

Thank you to all of our families and friends for supporting us along the way!

Thank you to the community for making FC so much fun! We love you all!

alumni leadership committee

Thanks to my mom for pushing me to go to my first Sunday Circle all those years ago, and to my dad for having me bring the guitar along! FC has been such a wonderful part of so many lives and I am grateful for the opportunities it has given me. - Lenny Miller ‘17 Thank you to my family for all of their support, to the Friendship Circle staff for making FC such a fun place to be, and to the entire community for helping to make this event possible! - Jonah Katz ‘21 Thank you to my amazing family for always being so supportive and to Friendship Circle for welcoming me into their family and being such an incredible community. A huge thanks to my fellow Alumni Leadership Group members for always inspiring me and making what we do even more fun! - Sammi Levin ‘13

Thank you to my parents for continuously supporting me in my efforts to volunteer with FC. Thank you to my siblings, Ben and Rebecca, who served as role models for me, who both volunteered with FC, and showed me the ropes. Lastly, thank you to Chani, Zev, and the entire FC staff, both former and current, for everything you have done for this amazing organization.

Jared Miller fc youth co-chair

Mazel to

friendship revolutionary

Congratulations to the Alumni Leadership Committee & FC Youth Co-Chairs for your hands-on efforts that create the understanding and kind inclusive community that is Philly Friendship Circle.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is proud to support Philly Friendship Circle for providing a caring and inclusive Jewish community that builds strong connections between young adults to youth with special needs and their families.

Mazel Tov to the Alumni Leadership Committee and to the teens and young adults of the Friendship Circle. We are inspired by your commitment, your energy, and your bountiful hearts.

With special love, admiration and best wishes to out heroes and dear friends:

Chani & Zev The incredible beauty of the Friendship Circle is a true reflection of your vision, dedication, heart and soul.

We are proud to have a place in the circle with so many wonderful people.

Vicki & Gary Erlbaum And Family best friends forever

Pine Street Foundation applauds Philly Friendship Circle’s work to keep kids connected - more important now than ever before!

Liza & Jon Seltzer best friends forever

Thank youthis so much for being part of this ar t of amazing event. And to our friends and ds and family who are new to the... organization ... nization we hope you fall in love with their mission eir mission in the same way that we did! The work of he work of Friendship Circle touches each and ach the and every one of us.

s h i p, In love and, of course, friendship, Sandy & Steve Cozen

best friends forever

To s all ourhip fellow friendship end revolutionaries:

To Gabrielle Dorfman We are so proud of your dedication to Friendship Circle and to the commitment you make year after year. You are making a difference!

To Chani and Zev - Thank you for being such wonderful role models, for teaching inclusivity and for the love you share with everyone around you.

To the Friendship Circle Volunteers - Continue sharing your smile and forming friendships wherever you go.

Congratulations to everyone!!! With gratitude,

The Dorfman Family

cherished chaverim

Thank you for all you do to support the community.

Jill & Mark Fishman perfect pals

We ARE All In This Together!! Thank you, Friendship Circle, for always being with us.

Love From the Family of Michael Neff

perfect pals

We are proud to be members of the Friendship Circle Community, and congratulations to Ayelet for all of your hard work and dedication to Friendship Circle.

Jordana & Ben Cooperberg perfect pals

Kol HaKavod to the Alumni Leadership Committee who strengthen Friendship Circle through their continued commitment to this amazing organization!

A shout out to our favorite Alum: Sammi Levin We are so proud of who you are and all you do to make this world a better place. You exemplify the true meaning of friendship through your kindness, loyalty, and generosity.

Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor,

Mom

Dad

perfect pals

Jake

Andrew

Mazal Tov to Raffi Stein-Klotz and the Teen Leadership Board!

We are so proud of you!

Love,

Margot Stein & Myriam Klotz perfect pals

Congratulations Vicki & Gary On all of your success on behalf of Philly Friendship Circle.

Stephen Klein perfect pals

Mazel Tov to the Alumni Leadership Committee!

Kol hakavod to all the teen volunteers, especially our girls, Dafna and Tali!

Hakarat Hatov to Chani and Zev and their staff for enabling so many to do so much good for our inclusive community!

Amy & Daniel Erlbaum best buds

We are so proud of Jonathan Schwartz for his dedication to Friendship Circle! Jon is the ultimate mensch and wonderful friend to us all.

We love you,

The Norry Family best buds

Thank you to Chani and Zev Baram and all the amazing Friendship Circle volunteers and staff!

The Rudoler Family Shari, Stuart, Jeremy, Joey, & Helen

best buds

1340 Dekalb St Unit 6B Norristown, PA 19401 610-275-3555

best buds

Congratulations to Zev and Chani, and all the volunteers and participants in the Philly Friendship Circle - a wonderful organization.

Your loyal supporter,

Gail Simon best buds

Mazel tov to the Alumni Leadership Committee and to all of the teen volunteers and young adults of the Friendship Circle!

Thank you for making such a positive impact on our community.

Nancy & Marty Black best buds

Dr. Mark Goldstein and Special Smiles are proud to support the Philly Friendship Circle and their continued service to the special needs community. best buds

Thank you to everyone who makes Friendship Circle possible.

We love this wonderful community and are so honored to be a part of it!

Ali & Lee Sussman and Family best buds

PROUDLY SUPPORTS PHILLY FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE awesome amigos

In honor of the awesome team at FC!

Tamar & Dovid Daniel awesome amigos

With appreciation for the dedication of our Alumni Leadership Committee, we join in celebrating our Teens and Young Adults.

Chani and Zev, your contributions to our community are beyond measure.

Tracy & George Gordon awesome amigos

We salute Chani and Zev Baram for their vision, dedication, and devotion to Philly Friendship Circle.

Margie & Jeffrey Honickman awesome amigos

To Chani, Zev, FC volunteers, and staff: Thank you for all you do to keep the Friendship Circle circling.

Eve & David Kovsky awesome amigos

Thank You to all of our friends at the Philly Friendship Circle for making such a positive impact on our community.

The Robin & Steven Katz Family awesome amigos

Mazel Tov to the Alumni Leadership Committee and all of the teens and young adults of the Philly Friendship Circle We’re All in This Friendship Together May you go from Strength to Strength.

Susanna Lachs Adler & Dean Adler awesome amigos

Congratulations to all the volunteers being honored! Thanks to Chani and Zev, and the entire FC crew for all the amazing work you do every day!

Mara Caroline, MD Lankenau Heart Group 484.476.1000

From the Caroline Family: David, Mara (Malka), Jakob, Lea, Abram, & Benson awesome amigos

Yasher Koach to Jared Miller and his FC Youth Co-Chairs for their hard work in planning this year’s Annual Gala.

Congratulations to Ben Miller and the rest of the Alumni Leadership Committee being honored this evening.

We are so grateful for the special work that Philly Friendship Circle does in our community, with continued gratitude to Zev and Chani Baram and the rest of the Philly FC team.

Jodi & David Miller awesome amigos

Another great season for Friendship Circle!

Much love,

Leon, Ally, Jen, Jackie & Grandmom! awesome amigos

to our esteemed community honorees We admire and respect your dedication to ensuring the success of the Friendship Circle.

May your family, friends and the entire community follow in your footsteps to help perpetuate the great work of the Friendship Circle.

Mazal Tov!

Harris & Ellen Fishman awesome amigos

Congrats Logan!

Marcy & Jeff Kramp

awesome amigos

In honor of Michelle & Carolyn Kelly

Debbie & Paul Kelly

awesome amigos

Love you guys. In honor of Jeanie Levy & Charles Finder z”l

Jake Finder

awesome amigos

Mazel Tov to all the community awardees, and especially to our caring and compassionate son, Jonathan Schwartz.

Yasher Koach to all the teen volunteers for all the hours you have spent bringing smiles to the faces of so many children.

May you go from strength to strength.

Susan & Jeff Schwartz awesome amigos

Yasher Koach to Chani and Zev for always steering the ship forward.

Mazel Tov to Sammi Levin and Jonah Katz of the Alumni Leadership Committee on being honored.

Sharon & Jonathan Levin awesome amigos

Mazel Tov to the Alumni Leadership Committee honorees, and the amazing teens and young adults!

Thank you to the staff of the Friendship Circle for all of your amazing work in our community.

Tracey & Shanin Specter awesome amigos

Thank you Chani, Zev and the entire Friendship Circle staff for everything you do for our community.

The Joseph Family

fast friends

Alumni leadership you give us all confidence in the future. Chani and Zev, our friends and our teachers, you continue to inspire us with your boundless energy, creativity and commitment to the community.

May you all go from strength to strength.

Howard, Freda, Jesse, Aaron & Ben

fast friends

To the Friendship Circle, and to all the children and volunteers, thank you for all the light and joy you bring to our community!

With gratitude,

The Rentz Family: Betsy, David, Zach, Jesse & Anna fast friends

Our sincere appreciation to the Friendship Circle staff for their dedication, innovative programming, and the boundless energy and care they bring to their work with our kids.

Cheers and Mazel Tov to them!

Laurie & Kevin Bass fast friends

fast friends

Congratulations to the Volunteers and Staff of the Friendship Circle. Your continued commitment to this wonderful organization is worth celebrating!

The Shaid Family fast friends

Sammy loves Friendship Circle.

Thank you for making it possible.

Susan Shilcrat and Harry Mazurek fast friends

Wargon girls are very happy to support the Friendship Circle.

Margie, Jesse, Talia, & Ava fast friends

In honor of Chani and Zev & all the Alumni Leadership For spreading the light and soul of Torah throughout our community and the world!!!

Helene & Greg Jaron

fast friends

fast friends

Yasher Koach for the important and holy work of Friendship Circle Staff and Volunteers.

A special shout out to Sammi Levin. From Israel club to Friendship Circle -The apple doesn’t fall far.

Andrea & Rich Gottlieb and Family fast friends

The Erlbaum Family is proud to be counted among the supporters of

The Friendship Circle

Congratulations to the incredible Alumni Leadership team, the teen and young adult volunteers, and The Friendship Circle staff for inspiring so much good in our community.

You make a difference!

Lee Ann, Scott, Mia, Jacob, & Talia fast friends

fast friends

The Axelrod family is proud to be a part of Friendship Circle.

Keep up the amazing work!!

Michael, Lori, Harrison, Josh & Taylor

fast friends

Lenny we couldn’t be prouder or more supportive of your work with Friendship Circle. We are happy to support FC in its work.

Love Always,

Saba & Safta fast friends

fast friends

We congratulate Sammi Levin for her commitment to the Friendship Circle.

Christine & Joel Cooperman

fast friends

In honor of Gavi Littwin

Jodie & Mark Littwin fast friends

FINDERS FOR the FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE! Congratulations to the Alumni Leadership Committee honorees and Zev & Chani

Darien Finder

fast friends

fast friends

Thank you Friendship Circle for all the incredible work you do!

Lauren & Albert Ravitz

fast friends

Thank you to the teen & young adult honorees, and to the entire Friendship Circle team on their amazing work!

Lori & Raymond Levin and Family

fast friends

Warmest congratulations to: The Philly Friendship Circle, The Teenage Volunteers, Chani and Ze’ev Baram, for the important work you do to improve the lives of so many special children.

Sherrie Willner & Janice Gorson fast friends

Orot is proud to support Philly Friendship Circle!

Jill Rosen Board Chair

Hilary Cummings Administrative Coordinator

Beth Schonberger Director of Development

Marcia Garrell Executive Director

Jaime Alter Educational Director

orotkids.org

fast friends

In honor of Darien Finder

In honor of the Miller family

Bonnie & Mitchell Benson

Amy & Michael Kopelman

Mazel Tov to all the Community Awardees and especially Jonah!

Yasher Koach to all the Teen Volunteers for all the hours you have spent bringing smiles to the faces of so many children. Thank you to the Friendship Circle staff and Chani and Zev for everything you do. May you go from strength to strength.

Yasher Koach for your tremendous work, love and solid friendships.

Marsha, Darin & Eli Katz

Sima & David Sherman

In honor of our amazing son, Matan Schwartz

Good work Jon Schwartz and fellow honorees.

The Dardashti Family

You came to FC a little late in your high school experience, but you still pushed yourself to get involved (even though it wasn’t going to help you pad your college applications!) and we are so, so proud of you! We know you will continue to do incredible things because you have such a generous and caring spirit, a brilliant mind, and a huge heart!

We Love You,

Mommy & Abba

Congratulations to all of the Community Awardees. And thank you to Josie and all the teen volunteers for the countless hours you have spent working with this wonderful organization. You are an inspiration.

Karen & David Solomon

Thank you Chani, Zev, and the staff for another great year of Friendship Circle.

Betsy, Michael, Jessica, & Sari Dubin

Thank you Friendship Circle for another great year.

Leon & Allyson Abramson

Sammi, Congratulations on being honored for your leadership role in Philly Friendship Circle. Your dedication and hard work is very impressive.

We Love You,

Barbara, Sandy, Adam, Ariel, Arielle, & Eric

WE ARE ALWAYS ONBOARD WITH THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE!!

What an amazing group of teens, young adults, staff, professionals & the community that supports & loves Friendship Circle!!

Congratulations to The Rock Star Alumni Leadership Committee

Seth Feldman ‘11, Jon Schwartz ‘11, Sammi Levin ‘13, Kate Levin ‘15, Lenny Miller ‘17, Julia Rosen ‘18, Ben Miller ‘20, Jonah Katz ‘21 Congratulations to the Teens & Young Adults in the 2021/2022 Class

Joan Denenberg Denenberg Communications

Mazel Tov to Madison Gindea and all the devoted teen leaders who help make Friendship Circle so incredible! Big thanks to Chani and Zev for pouring your hearts into this amazing organization! We all appreciate everything you do!

Tracy & Scott Gindea

Yasher Koach to the Friendship Circle staff and Alumni Leadership Committee!

May you continue to be an inspiration to the entire community.

Justin & Lucas Glozman and Family

Emily, We are so proud of you and your devotion to Philly Friendship Circle. We can’t wait to see what your future holds. Congratulations to you and all of the teen volunteers.

Riffy sits attentively for weekly Adult Happy Hour. He never did that before. I can tell by the way he says “Hi” that he feels like he has friends, like he belongs. FEELS LIKE HE HAS FRIENDS, FEELS LIKE HE BELONGS. FRIENDS. BELONGS. MY TEARS.

All Our Love, Mom, Dad, Layla & Riley

Joan and Thomas Wolpert

MAZAL TOV and TODAH

Dear Chani and Zev, We have watched the Friendship Circle for the past 10 years, and my, have you grown. It is a tribute to you and your staff for the service and good work you provide. Keep it up!!

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FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Thank you for the great work you do!

It is a privilege to be part of such a great community organization.

Aiden Yanoff

Rabbi Eric & Dava Yanoff

Fondly,

Maddie & Herman

In honor of Jessica Dubin

Marlene & Leonard Dubin

In honor of Spencer & Lane Barsh

Amber Salzman & Steve Barsh

In memory of Millie Dlott

Randi Dlott

Gabrielle, keep up the good work.

- Love always, Uncle Michael, Aunt Mandy, Jarred, Ryan, & Ty Mazel Tov! - Allen, Sara, & Ben Crimm Mazel Tov to all awardees, and thank you to the Friendship Circle for all they do for the community! - Dan, Jodi, Ryan, & Jordan Singer In honor of Aiden Lev Yanoff. Bubbie, Zeide, and Big Bubbie love you very much!

- Rhonda Yanoff Thank you for the magic that you create! - Michael Adelman In honor of our amazing and dedicated niece and cousin Ayelet. - Love, The Days Logan, we are so proud of you. You rock! We love you.

- Aunt Amy, Uncle Rob, Marley & Parker

Lexie we are so excited you got involved with this fabulous organization!

- Missy & Sam Silberman In honor of Chani and Zev and their holy work.

- With Gratitude, Onit & Adam Zisserman and Family Mazel Tov Lenny! You continue to impress and amaze. You and Steven’s bond is something special. - Love, Dad To my amazing sister, Logan. You are the coolest! - Dylan Bass Ben and Jared, we are so very proud of you. Mazel Tov! - Grandma & Grandpa Yasher Koach to the Staff, Volunteers and Participants of Friendship Circle!

- Karen & Curt Heffler Lenny, Mazel Tov on this wonderful honor! - Love, Beth & Steve

Mazel Tov Jon, Sammi, and Kate! We’re lucky to have you as leaders. - Michael Levin We are so proud of you Seth Feldman! Yasher Koach! - Pam & Scott Feldman Mazel Tov to all the Community Awardees on this well deserved honor. Thank you to the Friendship Circle for all they do for the community! - The Lisausky Family In honor of Rabbi Zev and Chani Baram. - Melissa and Seth Schwartz In honor of our dear granddaughter, Logan Bass - Grandma & Pop In honor of The Florida Baram Family - Janice Goldberg In honor of Julie and Rob Axelrod - Bonnie & Michael Kay In honor of Jacob Kerstien - Amy & Bob Silverman Congratulations all! Love you! - Deborah S.