Living the Chai Life 2023 Ad Journal

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Philly Friendship Circle’s Annual Gala ‘23 Honoring Our Teens & Young Adults

None of us is perfect without all the rest of us - From the Wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

We Dedicate this Gala to

The Rebbe’s Legacy Rabbi Menachem M. Scheerson

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 not 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.

Celebrating

Years of Friendship!

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 & Younger

18 & Older

• Friends@Home • Sunday Circle • Mitzvah Volunteer Program (MVP) • Private Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutoring • Teen Leadership Board

• Alumni Talks, Gatherings & Events • Inclusive Birthright Israel Trip • Social Circle Dinners • Sunday Strolls • Young Adult Happy Hour

All Ages

• Jewish Celebrations, Holiday Events & Activity packages

• Field Trips

Philly Friendship Circle’s

Parent Programming Parent Listserv Parents' Networking Sessions Informational Speakers Presentations Moms’ & Dads’ Nights Out

Gala Co-Chairs:

Youth Co-Chairs: Jessica Dubin Talia Erlbaum Madison Gindea Michelle Kelly Tyler Orens Alexa Sussan

Event Ambassadors Amy & Andy Dorfman Vicki & Gary Erlbaum Jill & Lenny Feinberg Danielle & Adam Illfelder Beth & David Joseph

Host Committee Chairs: Freda Pepper & Howard Bernstein Sharon* & Jonathan Levin *Board Liaison

Board of Directors Julie Axelrod Jaime Gordon Tracy Gordon Howard Levin

Sharon Levin Kami Verne Michelle Kelly -

Teen Board Liaison

Our Staff Chani Baram

Emily Coplon

Chief Relationship Officer

Office Administrator & Executive Support

Zev Baram

Samantha Holzer

Chief Executive Officer

Program & Curriculum Coordinator

Meryl Sussman

Laurie Sked

Chief Operating Officer

Member Support Coordinator

Cait Gilmartin

Chava Tova Thum

Lead Behavioral Specialist for our Team of Friendship Experts

Communications & Engagement Lead

Rachel Wener Graphic Design & Web Developer

Our 2023 Teen & Young Adult Honorees Proudly representing 60+ local schools in our community

Our 2023 Teen & Young Adult Honorees Teen Board Liaison

Executive Board

Michelle Kelly

Sarah Baram Yishai Daniel Ashley Frazer Carolyn Kelly Logan Lisausky Karly Teicher

Mentors Jessica Dubin Talia Erlbaum Madison Gindea Alexa Sussan

General Board Solvej Berman Ayelet Cooperberg

Elad Daniel Solomon Fishman Izzy Greenberg Ilana Illfelder Noah Matunis Ryan Singer Ava Thur Ava Trachtenberg Olivia Trachtenberg Noah Ufberg Gideon Wolf

2022 Graduated Seniors Debby Armstrong Danny Cohen Molli Curtis Gabrielle Dorfman Dafna Erlbaum Jonathan Evans Lucas Glozman

Livvy Kaliner Ben King Madelyn Klein Quinn Knittel Jared Miller Shoshana Pontell Emily Schultz

Matan Schwartz Josie Solomon Shira Tillman Yaffa Troodler Alexa Verne Benjamin Wolf

Teen & Young Adult Honorees Allyson Abramson Leon Abramson Elisheva Apple Jacob Arnon Nicole Banner Dovi Baram Josh Barrie Logan Bass Jordyn Beller Daniel Benjamini Grace Benoff Evan Berman Hannah Berman Joshua Bleicher-Nugent Steven Bomze

Maura Brody Natalie Carpenter Ethan Chalker Mason Cohen Eric Cohen Liya Daniel Sarel Daniel Benjamin Dantzic Tali Erlbaum Kayla Erlich Johnny Everman Ilana Fink Ryan Fink Micah Friedman Lucas Galvez

Justin Glozman Izzy Goldfuss Chaim Goldman Jake Goldstein Sadie Gorberg Dylan Gordon Sophia Gottlieb Katherine Hassell Chloe Hedaya Daniel Heffler Nathan Horwitz Talia Hurtig Isabelle Illfelder Miriam Jacobs Jacob Joshowitz

Shayna Kaye Noah Klehr Samantha Kopelman Ezra Kovsky Asher Landrecht Max Landsburg William Levenson Jonah Levy Gavi Littwin Luke McGivern-Cowan Avery Meyer Benjamin Miller Noah Miller Adam Miller Ilana Mitlas

Teen & Young Adult Honorees Continued Aaron Nachlis Bayla Nadav Michael Neff Dean Nelinson Robert Nevison Tyler Orens Jayden Pappa Brianna Pludo Matthew Reiss Stella Rice Noam Rosenberg Brooke Salon Gaspar Santos Briana Saunders

Rachel Schneider Aaron Silber Ethan Silber Lexie Silberman Shirat SimonHazani Hadar SimonHazani Adam Sklar Raffi Stein-Klotz Evan Steiner Emily Strick Robbie Stutman Alexa Sussan Sophie Sussman Izzy Sussman

Daniel Sussman Bobby Taieb Alexandra Tapper Estey Tayar Shaquira Taylor Rikki Teicher Jordan Thur Noah Thur Aubrey Tillman Jeremy Tyszler Charley Ufberg Ella Ufberg Alana Ufberg Riffy Wolpert

Avi Wood Aiden Yanoff Carly Zeitzer Fallyn Zeitzer

Host Committee Caren Barnet & Steven Abramson Jan & Pete Albert Julie* & Robert Axelrod Simi & Marc Baer Eric Berger & Melissa Lerman Nancy & Martin Black Iris & Larry Brownstein Malka & David Caroline Susan Hopko & Stuart Cohen Rebecca Cohen Elizabeth Cohen & David Whellan Temma & Mendy Cohen Holly Cohen & Leib Meadvin

Jordana & Benjamin Cooperberg Sandy & Steve Cozen Tamar & Dovid Daniel Devorah & Shaya Deitsch Joan & David Denenberg Amy & Daniel Erlbaum Amy & Steven Erlbaum Lisa & David Erlbaum Leiba & Marc Erlbaum Pam & Scott Feldman Alicia Felton & Sherrill Neff Darien Finder Jill & Mark Fishman Tracy & Scott Gindea Lauren & Jeff Gladstone

Laurie & Howard Goldstein Judi & Mark Goldstein Tracy* & George Gordon Dini & Zushe Gurevitz Noa & Josh Hedaya Karen & Curt Heffler Linda Heller & Zachary Weiss Cristy & Mitchell Hollin Margie & Jeff Honickman Helene & Greg Jaron Deborah & Paul Kelly Amy & Michael Kopelman Hadassah & Emanuel Korn Chaya & Yisrael Kotlarsky Eve & David Kovsky

Host Committee Continued Liza Kramer & Michael Golinkoff Susanna Lachs Adler & Dean Adler Arlyn & Bobby Landow Chana Lane Lori & Ray Levin Michele & Robert Levin Barbara Lichtman Deborah & Mark Livingston Marla & Bill Luterman Rachel Pur & David Mandelbaum Pninah & Marc Miller Jodi & David Miller Simone & Brian Nadav Gail & Elliot Norry

Daniel & Craig Nurick Michie & Skip Pasternack Erica & Alex Picker Michal Rabinowitz Lauren & Scott Ravitz Jill & Brian Rosen Eydie Rudman & Howard* Levin Shari & Stuart Rudoler Susan & Jeffrey Schwartz Liza & Jonathan Seltzer Liz & Billy Shaid Hilde & Bruce Sham Michal & Shraga Sherman Abby Siegel & Nathan Greenberg

Deborah Siegel Gail Simon Myriam Klotz & Margot Stein Phylis & Darren Sudman Stephanie Rosenfeld Sussan Mara & Paul Thur Amy & Jay Ufberg Jen & Marty Wachs Elissa & David Waldstein Jen & Mike Willner Deborah Winokur & Hanan Fishman Dava & Eric Yanoff Nikki & Jason Zwiebel *Board member

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 “chai partners”, the amazing Philly Friendship Circle staff:

Chava Tova, Emily, Laurie, Meryl, Rochel, and Samantha We sincerely thank each and every one of you for putting so much heart and effort into each task that you approach.

As we celebrate the Circle’s 18th year, we are humbled to see it continue to grow through your capable hands, and are deeply grateful for each one of you!

Meryl: For your incredible and dedicated

leadership, and “giving your all” to this critical role. We are so appreciative to have you leading the team and encouraging us all to be the best that we can be. Your experience, talented skill, and hard work guide and inspire us every day!

Chava Tova: For bringing your unique

approach and sharing PFC’s mission in a beautiful, caring way, and creating an environment for everyone to feel celebrated, be themselves, and have fun!

Emily: For your careful attention to detail,

dedication, grace, and skill to ensure that it all runs smoothly behind the scenes. Thank you for all that you have done for PFC for the past 18 years, and beyond!

Laurie: For joining the team and jumping right

in to support each member of our community in just the right way needed with your personable and warm approach making everyone feel right at home!

Rochel: For your care, skill and flexibility as

you continue bringing PFC to life and refine our brand through all the beautiful materials you create!

Samantha: For living the values of inclusivity and leading by example in your loving and endearing approach as you re-establish PFC’s in-person programming to be a positive experience for our friends and staff alike!

To Cait & the entire team of FC Support Staff AKA Friendship Experts: Avi, Meghan, Steph, Tiffany, Elizabeth, Michael, Anja, Jackie, Sarah, Britney, Zoe, Aislinn, Natalie You are an integral part of PFC’s ability to keep our youth connected and we are so grateful! Thank you so much for supporting everyone in our community to be themselves and to have fun! There is NO WAY we can continue to live the chai life without YOU all!

With much thanks and deep admiration,

Chani & Zev

To our dear youth Co-Chairs: Jess, Lexi, Madison, Michelle, Talia, Tyler 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 Philly Friendship Circle family.

Chani & Zev

To the teens and young adults of Philly Friendship Circle: You are living the Philly Friendship Circle life bringing the rules of being yourself and having fun to everything you do.

Even though we have been doing this for many years, it never “gets old” seeing each of you with friends at Philly Friendship Circle!

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

Dear Lee Ann & Scott and Ali & Lee, It’s been such a pleasure working together to make this event a success. We’re inspired by your loving support and dedication to help everyone experience a life of acceptance and inclusion. We hope all you do for others brings you an abundance of blessings in every way you can imagine.

With gratitude and friendship,

Chani and Zev

Sharon & Jonathan and Freda & Howard We are beyond touched and appreciative for your unwavering dedication to PFC over the years. A special thank you for your leadership to make this gala a success and being there in any way needed. You lead by example and inspire us!

In appreciation,

Chani and Zev

To our Gala Ambassadors: Amy & Andy Dorfman Vicki & Gary Erlbaum Jill & Lenny Feinberg Danielle & Adam Illfelder Beth & David Joseph

Thank you for your hours of outreach. We are grateful for the team work and look forward to celebrating this huge milestone together!

L’chaim,

Chani and Zev

Hardworking, but understanding. Responsible but SO fun.

Incredibly committed, but easy going too.

To our dearest Chani and Zev: There are so many wonderful things we can say about you two; these are just a few.

Thank you for making our work days purposeful, connective, and often hilarious! We love you both and could not be more proud of your 18+ years of shlichus. May you continue, with even greater success and joy, and go from strength to strength IY”H! In friendship, your team,

Meryl, Emily, Samantha, Laurie, Chava Tova, and Rochel

Dear Team -- Chani, Zev, Emily, Chava Tova, Samantha, Laurie, Rochel, Cait and her team of Friendship Experts, Thank you for everything you do individually and as a team.

Philly Friendship Circle Sunday Circle, YA events, MVP, Friends@Home, Teen Leadership Board, Parents Nights Out, Family Events, The Walk, The Gala, The Art Show, Birthright does not happen without each of you.

I look forward to continuing to work with each of you and to make our Circle wider and our programs deeper.

To Zev for his IT magic and energy To Chani for her behind the scenes video expertise and her warmth To Cait and her team of Friendship Experts for supporting our members as needed To Emily for her data and excel expertise

To Chava Tova for her people skills and her written word skills To Samantha for her genuine inclusivity with members and for getting the best price always To Laurie for her dedication to and efficiency with each project To Rochel for making things beautifully branded

In friendship,

Meryl

Thank you to the entire PFC team for welcoming me with open arms as a parent and now a staff member.

It’s amazing to work on a team with such supportive, compassionate and positive people! Thank you for helping me become a better parent and for sharing laughs everyday!

Congratulations to everyone on the team for all your dedication and hard work. And congratulations Zev & Chani on 18 years!

- Laurie

Thank you to my parents, family and friends for continuously supporting me and my involvement with FC. Also thank you to the whole FC family for an amazing four years with the organization.

I have loved being part of this community and hope to see everyone when I’m home from school.

- Jess Dubin

I want to thank my parents for always supporting me and for always pushing me so I can achieve all that I am capable of. I also want to thank my siblings Mia and Jacob, for being my lifelong best friends and for standing by my side always.

Lastly, I want to thank Chani and Zev, and the entire Philly Friendship Circle staff for welcoming me into an incredible community and for letting me be myself always.

This organization has allowed me to learn things about myself that I never thought I would and has allowed me to find my love and passion for working with children. L’chaim to 18 years, I wish FC all the best in the next 18 to come!

- Talia Erlbaum

I would like to thank my mom and dad and my family for all of your support and love.

I want to thank Philly Friendship Circle for all of the fun things we do together.

I look forward to the events you offer me.

I especially like our Thursday night zoom meetings. I’ve made some good friends with you.

Happy 18th birthday Philly Friendship Circle.

- Tyler Orens

For the past five years, Philly Friendship Circle has been a true gift in my life.

I wanted to first thank my parents for introducing me to FC and for always being my biggest supporters. A huge shoutout to my dad for driving me 45 minutes away every weekend! Chani, Zev, and the FC staff—you are all incredible people and have taught me more than you will ever know. FC has become a second family and I can’t thank you all enough!

- Madison Gindea

Thank you to my Mom and sisters for all their support with Friendship Circle!

Thank you to Chani, Zev and the rest of the Friendship Circle staff - you guys have taught me so much through the years and I am so grateful. Lastly, thank you to the entire Friendship Circle community for allowing this amazing organization to continue to thrive and grow!

- Lexi Sussan

It has been such a privilege and honor to be part of Philly Friendship Circle these past few years, and now to serve as a youth co-chair of the Annual Gala.

I’m so excited to be celebrating this year’s 18th birthday Gala with all of these amazing people: my family, who supported me in joining Friendship Circle and continuing my involvement; the Philly Friendship Circle staff past, present, and future for establishing and maintaining this incredible organization; and most of all, my friends who make life so special.

Shout out to Ethan, one of the first friends I ever made at Friendship Circle!

- Michelle Kelly

Friendship Revolutionaries

With love, hugs, and kisses to the amazing event Co-Chairs:

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

Lee Ann & Scott Ali & Lee

Chani & Zev

Our family and our community are exceedingly blessed by you

The incredible beauty of Friendship Circle is a true reflection of your vison, dedication, heart and soul.

Mazel Tov to the teens and young adults of Friendship Circle.

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

We are inspired by your commitment, your energy and your bountiful hearts.

Vicki and Gary Erlbaum and Family Bosom Buddies

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

Lisa & Jon Seltzer

Bosom Buddies

The Samuel D. Cozen Memorial Fund is pleased to support The Friendship Circle and the many friendships it has brought together.

Best Friends Forever

To all our fellow friendship revolutionaries: Thank you so much for being part of this amazing event. And to our friends and family who are new to the organization ... we hope you fall in love with their mission in the same way that we did! The work of the Friendship Circle touches each and every one of us.

In love and, of course, friendship, Sandy & Steve Cozen

Best Friends Forever

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

Best Friends Forever

Continue living the Chai life, sharing your smile, and forming friendships wherever you go.

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

Congratulations to everyone!!!

With gratitude,

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Helaine and Fred Leibowitz

Cherished Chaverim

Beth and David Joseph congratulate P-F-C on their CHAI birthday!

Thank you Chani, Zev, and the entire Philly Friendship Circle family for all you do for our community!

Perfect Pals

Thank you Friendship Circle for everything you have given our family.

Love, the Family of Michael Neff

Perfect Pals

MAZAL TOV to

RAFFI STEIN-KLOTZ And the

TEEN LEADERSHIP BOARD We are so proud of you!

Love,

Margot Stein and Myriam Klotz Perfect Pals

To Chani and Zev, We could not have come this far without you!

Mazal Tov to all the Community Awardees.

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!

Scott and Jamie Seligsohn Perfect Pals

Mazal Tov to Philly Friendship Circle

Perfect Pals

Congratulations to Philly Friendship Circle on the occasion of your CHAI birthday.

A special thank you to Chani and Zev and Team Philly Friendship Circle, your dedication, hard work, and generosity have made a significant impact on the lives of so many in our community, and we are honored to be a part of the Philly Friendship Circle family.

Your commitment to the mission inspires us all and serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through passion and perseverance. A very special congratulations to our niece, Talia Erlbaum, on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for all that you do to make the world a better place, through the important work of Philly Friendship Circle.

We feel so lucky to be sharing this honor with our brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Lee Ann Mazal Tov!

Ali and Lee Sussman Best Buds

Mazal Tov on 18 Years Thank you to Rabbi Zev and Chani Baram for your inspirational leadership.

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

Best Buds

Celebrating Philly Friendship Circle for 18 years of inclusive friendship in our community.

The Levin Family Michele, Robert, Sammi, Jake and Andrew

Best Buds

Mazel Tov and much appreciation to the teens and young adults of Philly Friendship Circle!

Much love to our cousins, Scott, Lee Ann, Ali and Lee, and thank you for stepping up for this tremendous organization.

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

Amy and Daniel Erlbaum & family Best Buds

Kol HaKavod to Zev and Chani for 18 years of tireless devotion to our kids!

Thank you for all you do,

Gail and Elliot Norry

Best Buds

Mazal tov Philly Friendship Circle!

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Compliments of Lisa and Arthur Berkowitz

Best Buds

Mazel Tov to Philly Friendship Circle on your Chai Anniversary!

Thank you to Lee Ann and Scott Erlbaum and Ali and Lee Sussman and Youth Co-Chairs for your leadership.

Congratulations to the 2023 Teens and Young Adult Honorees

Susanna Lachs Adler and Dean Adler

Best Buds

Mazal Tov to our daughter Bayla Nadav for being honored this year as a Community Awardee.

We admire and respect your dedication to becoming a part of the MVP Friendship Circle Program as part of your Bat Mitzvah program.

Brian & Simone Nadav

Best Buds

Marcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg Seed the Dream Foundation are proud to support

Philly Friendship Circle and honor

Vicki & Gary Erlbaum for their commitment to working with families with special needs.

Best Buds

Chani and Zev, Your commitment and devotion to this idea enriches the lives of all who are blessed to know you and love you.

May the Philly Friendship Circle and all the people who make it so amazing know only continued success in your service to the community and in bringing great nachat to your families, our Rebbe and the world.

We love you, Holly and Leib

Best Buds

Kol HaKavod to all the staff and volunteers of the Wonderful Philly Friendship Circle, and a special shout out to Chani and Zev Baram

With love, Gail Simon

Best Buds

Mazel tov to Lee Ann & Scott Erlbaum, Ali & Lee Sussman and the teens and young adults of the Friendship Circle.

We are so grateful for the positive impact you are making in our community.

Nancy and Marty Black

Best Buds

So happy to be a part of the Friendship Circle community!

The Cooperberg Family

Best Buds

Special Journey Solutions is proud to support Philly Friendship Circle.

Awesome Amigos

Mazel Tov to the Gala Co-Chairs, Ali and Lee, Lee Ann and Scott and the Gala Ambassadors, Committee Co-Chairs and Board of Directors.

What an amazing cause you are all working so hard for.

Mazel Tov Margie, Jesse, Talia and Ava Wargon

Awesome Amigos

Congratulations on 18 years.

L’Chaim Susan and Lewis Gantman

Awesome Amigos

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

With love, respect and admiration,

Tracy and George

Awesome Amigos

We salute Jill and Lenny Feinberg for their commitment to the Philly Friendship Circle. We are happy to support the Friendship Circle and the incredible work they do.

Congratulations on your 18th-Chai Anniversary!

Margie and Jeffrey Honickman Awesome Amigos

Mazel Tov to Philly Friendship Circle for living the chai life and serving as a wonderful model of inclusion!

Our gratitude to Rabbi Zev and Chani, the entire Philly Friendship Circle staff and volunteers, and Lee Ann & Scott Erlbaum and Ali & Lee Sussman.

And finally, thanks to the dozens of young adults who make the Friendship’s Circle mission a reality each and every week.

Amy & Michael Kopelman

Awesome Amigos

In honor of: Lee Ann and Scott Ali and Lee Talia Our Cousins who we LOVE! And to all those whom volunteer for the Friendship Circle Mazel Tov on an incredible mitzvah.

Helene and Greg Jaron Ben, Cori, Sam, Perri and Shaya Awesome Amigos

Michael, Betsy and Sari Dubin are so proud of Jessica and all those involved in Philly Friendship Circle. Keep up the fantastic work!

Awesome Amigos

Mazel Tov to the Honorees

Robyn and Scott Greenberg

Awesome Amigos

Keep up the Good Work!

Susan & Paul Lichtman

Awesome Amigos

You have always been there for us Chani and Zev and the whole FC Team. Even after we moved, Adult Happy Hour is a source of genuine friendship and belonging. We are forever grateful and full of love.

Joanie and Riffy Wolpert In memory of husband and father Thomas Wolpert

Awesome Amigos

Awesome Amigos

We s a l u t e

Philly Friendship Circle For nurturing respect, cooperation and inclusivity.

With admiration and love for

Jill and Lenny Feinberg Thank you for your hard work and continued dedication to the special needs community.

Lynne and Harold Honickman

Mazel Tov on an incredible 18 years from an incredible team.

Chani and Zev, YOU ROCK and are a rock in our community.

So greatly appreciated!

Mazel Tov and keep up the good work!

Gabriel Chai Tayar (z”l) Memorial Fund

Barbara Lichtman and Estey Tayar

Awesome Amigos

To our esteemed Community Awardees

Lee Ann & Scott Erlbaum Ali & Lee Sussman 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!

Ellen and Harris Fishman Awesome Amigos

Congratulations to every single person who makes Friendship Circle so incredible for the kids and volunteers.

We are proud of all of you. Thank you to the chairs, the board and Chani and Zev.

Jan and Pete Albert

Awesome Amigos

We would like to express our gratitude to this year’s Event Co-Chairs and Youth Co-Chairs along with our thanks to Chani and Zev for all that they do for the community.

From the Hollin Family: Cristy, Mitchell, Matthew, Noah and Reid

Awesome Amigos

The power of our community is strongest when we come together.

Congratulations to the Erlbaum and Sussman families. Thank you to the Philly Friendship Circle staff, volunteers and leadership for your time, talent and passion.

Together, we say L’chaim to PFC on the occasion of their 18th birthday!

Jill, Brian, Sam & Josh Rosen

Awesome Amigos

With love, respect, admiration, and friendship to Rabbi Zev and Chani.

We bless you to have another 18 years and beyond.

Miriam and Bruce Taubman

Awesome Amigos

Congratulations to a fabulous team of leadership for this small but mighty organization! And Yasher Koach to Chani and Zev for their continual dedication year after year!

Susan and Jeffrey Schwartz

Awesome Amigos

Mazel Tov & Best Wishes to all the Community Awardees. Yasher Koach to The Friendship Circle staff. May you continue to be an inspiration to the entire community!

Caren Barnet and Steve Abramson

Awesome Amigos

Compliments of the Sidewater Family Foundation, Inc.

Judy & Steve Sidewater

Awesome Amigos

We L❤ ️ VE Talia Erlbaum and the entire Philly Friendship Circle!

Iris and Larry Brownstein

Awesome Amigos

Mazel Tov Philly Friendship Circle for 18 years of Creating Special Friendships!

Mary and Nathan Relles

Awesome Amigos

Kol HaKavod to Lee Ann and Scott & Ali and Lee Love,

David and Cyndi Kosloff

Awesome Amigos

We are PROUD to support Chani and Zev and all the FRIENDS in this amazing organization as we all grow from strength to strength.

Mara (Malka) and David Caroline

Awesome Amigos

Job well done to the Philly Friendship Circle, all the friends and to Karly Teicher, Rikki Teicher, and Josh Barrie

Michael and Kelly Barrie

Awesome Amigos

Mazel Tov to Philly Friendship Circle for the incredible work you have been doing in our community for 18 Chai! years.

Todah Rabbah to Chani and Zev for the love and friendship you share with us and with all who know you.

Sharon and Jonathan Levin

Awesome Amigos

Mazel Tov to all the Honorees!

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

The Robin and Steven Katz Family

Awesome Amigos

Awesome Amigos

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

The Friendship Circle Mazel Tov to Chani and Zev and all the amazing teens and young adults involved in the Friendship Circle for enriching so many lives over these past 18 years.

Love, Lee Ann and Scott Erlbaum Mazel Tov to our daughter Talia who inspires us and those around her to cultivate a community of friendship and inclusion.

You are the BEST! Love, Mom, Dad, Mia, and Jacob

Youth leadership and volunteers 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 and Ben

Awesome Amigos

Thank you Chani and Zev for all your amazing work over these 18 years. It has had a huge impact on the Philadelphia community and helped so many people!

The Coplon Family

Awesome Amigos

MASTERS GROUP DESIGN is so proud to partner with Philly Friendship Circle.

Thank you for redefining the meaning of friendship.

You are a gift to our community.

Design for good.

Mazel Tov on turning…

FILM

EDIT

CONSULT

We are a proud partner of Philly Friendship Circle.

Our team thoughtfully produced the Gala videos, emphasizing the meaningful relationships at PFC. Our mission is to provide our partners with an elevated experience while helping them tell their story in a thoughtful, engaging, and powerful way.

LET'S TALK!

L'chaim to the Philly Friendship Circle from your friends and partners at Jewish Learning Venture! www.jewishlearningventure.org

Mazel Tov Philly Friendship Circle on 18 Beautiful Years!

JRA is proud of your efforts to build a community where everyone feels that they belong!

Please join JRA in feeding over 3,400 families at its upcoming

May Food Distribution

May 21, 2023 JRA Juniors (Kids 10 & Under): 9:00 - 10:00 AM All Ages Food Packing: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Food Deliveries 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 10980 Dutton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154

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Congratulations to the honorees on this well deserved honor! Much success to our dear friends the Barams and to Friendship Circle!

Rabbi Zalman & Miriam Gerber and the entire Camp Gan Israel staff

Congratulations to everyone involved in Philly Friendship Circle for 18 years of strong community building!

Thank you, Joseph Family, for years of supporting Philly Friendship Circle and including us in your meaningful experience.

We love you and the work you do!

Love, The Farber Family Fast Friends

Congratulations to tonight’s Community Awardees. Kol Hakovod to the truly dedicated volunteers and staff who make a difference in the lives of so many.

The Savett family truly appreciates all the wonderful and loving work of the teen volunteers and the wonderful staff led by Rabbi Zev and Chani Baram.

Sherrie Savett, Scott and Shani Savett, Lauren and Marc Hausman and Stacy and Ross Borer

Fast Friends

We are so proud of our dear nieces Talia, Sophie and Izzy for their dedication to this extraordinary organization and would like to recognize the Erlbaums and Sussmans for all they do to support Philly Friendship Circle and the Jewish community overall.

Each one helps the other - saying to his fellow: “take courage”. Isaiah 41:6 Shirat and Hadar - We are so proud of you for your continued participation in the Friendship Circle. And to the wonderful FC community we wish you all the best as you pass this wonderful 18th year milestone.

David and Lisa Erlbaum

The SimonHazani family and Safta Sandi

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Fast Friends

Congratulations on 18 Wonderful Years to

Honoring “Chai Life” Menches Lee Ann and Scott!

The Philadelphia Friendship Circle The Teenage Volunteers Chani and Zev Baram

for the important work you do to improve the lives of so many special children.

Julie and Harris Miller Sherrie Willner

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and

Janice Gorson

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Thank you so much for everything you do.

Gail and Marty Twersky

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Meredith and Jonathan Hoffman and family proudly support Philly Friendship Circle and the Sussman/Erlbaum Family

Fast Friends

Mazal Tov to our dear friends and cousins, The Erlbaum and Sussman Families. May the light you shine on the Jewish community burn brightly forever.

Thank you for your leadership.

We love you,

Congratulations on Chai!

Love the Kaplins and the Baers

Jenifer and Marty Wachs and Family

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Fast Friends

Thank you and Mazel Tov to the amazing event and youth co-chairs. Your passion and commitment make our community stronger.

Yasher Koach, The Willner Family Fast Friends

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” Winston Churchill Congratulations to Vicki and Gary Erlbaum for the exraordinary work you do.

With love, Terry and Sandy Brucker

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Thank you Friendship Circle for the many years of friendship.

Moss and Abramson Families

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Sammy loves Friendship Circle!

Susan Shilcrat and Harry Mazurek

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Congratulations to Philly Friendship Circle on their CHAI birthday!

Ellen & Allen Joseph

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Fast Friends

Mazal Tov on 18 years of fun and growth.

Thank you to all Friendship Circle staff and volunteers. We look forward to being around for the next 18 years!

Love, The Korn family

Fast Friends

Fast Friends

Mazal tov to Philly Friendship Circle on their Chai Anniversary and to Co-Chairs : Scott and LeeAnn Erlbaum Lee and Ali Sussman We are so proud of Talia Erlbaum ‘23, Youth Co-Chair, and of all our Barrack students who demonstrate such an admirable commitment to creating community and belonging for all.

Mazel tov to the co-chairs, Lee Ann, Scott, Ali and Lee! Thank you Chani and Zev for the amazing work you continue to do.

Lori & Raymond Levin

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Woodstock Power Company specializes in Generator sales, rentals and service. WPC is proud to support the invaluable work of the Philly Friendship Circle!

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Our very best wishes to Tyler Orens on this most deserving honor.

We are so proud of you!! Mazal Tov! Keep up the good work!

Orens Brothers Real Estate, Inc.

Fast Friends

Mazel Tov to all the Community Awardees 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!

Lauren & Je Gladstone and Family

Fast Friends

Mazal tov to Chani and Zev for another year of friendship at the Philly Friendship Circle! Sending our best wishes to all the honorees, volunteers and participants!

Volunteers and Friendship Circle Leaders and Staff Thank you for everything you do

Marsha, Darin, Eli, and Jonah Katz

Peter and Lori Rosenberg

Mazel Tov to Philly Friendship Circle and Honorees!

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MITZVAHS • CORPORATE PORTRAITS • EVENTS

In celebration of Ali and Lee Sussman and Lee Ann and Scott Erlbaum and their devotion to Philly Friendship Circle

Sima Sussman

Mazal Tov

Best Wishes

Sheldon Bernick, DDS and Mrs. Penny Bernick

Sean and Todd Bavel-Montgomery

Mazel Tov & Best Wishes to all the Community Awardees.

Yasher Koach to The Friendship Circle staff.

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

Jen Abramson

Yasher Koach Friendship Circle!

Thank you for your commitment and dedication to our community, and best wishes for continued success.

The Glozman Family Melissa, Michael, Lucas and Justin

In Honor of Freda and Howard Bernstein For their commitment to their community and to helping others.

Len Grossman

Thank you to all of The Philly Friendship Circle leaders and volunteers for the beautiful work they do in our community - Kol HaKavod! Yasher Koach to the Erlbaums and the Sussmans!

Jodi, David, Rebecca, Ben and Jared Miller

Ardmore Toyota, Central City Toyota & Paul Bros Auto Body are proud to support the Friendship Circle.

Chani and Zev you’re Amazing.

Bayla Rose (Nadav) You’re a STAR!!

Jaci and David Lazowick Congratulations on FC’s milestone 18th year!

-Leza Raffel and Mark Rake Thank you Debby for encouraging Solomon to do his best.

Lena and Oleg Fishman In honor of Erlbaums and Sussmans Beth and Richard Reisboard

Mazal tov on 18 successful years Hedy and Morris Cohen Mazel Tov Philly Friendship Circle!

Bonnie and Mitchell Benson Leilui Nishmas Avraham Uri ben Avraham Avinu and Dovid Pinchas ben Shlomo Halevi.

Moshiach now!

Rivki Rodal

Charna Axelrod Marcy and Dan Bacine Joan and Richard Bass Aya and Tom Bleicher-Nugent Carolyn and Barry Caplan Dina and Larry Caroline Peggy and Joe Carver Elise and Martin Ciner Carol Cohen Sherry Cohn Sara and Allan Crimm Jacqueline and Mitchell Dickman Marlene and Leonard Dubin Ellen Farber

Paul Feldman Alissa and David Fox AJ and Avi Frey Adam Granite Ellen Grossman Patricia Harvitz Karen and Curt Heffler Menashe Hoba Hunter King Mona Kolko Karen and William Kramer Julie and Bill Levinson Jerome and Debra Nachlis Jane and Dale Lieberman

Michal Rabinowitz Andrea and Scott Rosenthal Karyn l. Scher Rebecca and Scott Shandler Deborah Siegel Moriah and Shawn SimonHazani Rachel and Joshua Steinerman Stephanie and Ilan Sussan Ronni and Shlomo Troodler Ira Turetsky Debbie Feith Tye Brenda Verner David Wolf Lisa and Joshua Wulf

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