Philly Friendship Circle 2021 Electronic Ad Journal

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

HONORING

Jodi & David Miller

And Our Teens & Young Adults

TEEN CO-CHAIRS Gabrielle Dorfman Noah Miller Ida Narli

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 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

Virtual Programming • • • • •

Activity of the Week Alumni’s FC Talks FC Goes Virtual - Global FC Community Mom’s Nights In Packages of fun for the whole family

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SibShops Sundays@Home Virtual Jewish Holiday Celebrations Virtual Parent Support Groups Young Adult Happy Hour

PHILLY FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE’S

Youth Programming Friends@Home, Sunday Circle Jewish Celebrations and Holiday Events, Field Trips Mitzvah Volunteer Program (MVP) Private Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutoring Teen Leadership Board Inclusive Birthright Israel Trip

PHILLY FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE’S

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

Board of Directors Julie Axelrod

Tracy Gordon

Rebecca Cohen

Howard Levin, Treasurer

Jaime Gordon, President

Kami Verne

Friendship Circle Staff ZEV BARAM

JESS SHAPIRO

Executive Director and Co-Founder

Program & Curriculum Coordinator

CHANI BARAM

AMANDA THUM

Co-Founder

Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

CAIT GILMARTIN

LEAH STAUB

Lead Behavior Specialist

Data Associate

ALEXA HINDS

BEN BERNSTEIN

Director of Operations

Intern

Event Ambassadors Tamar & Dovid Daniel Lee Ann & Scott Erlbaum Vicki & Gary Erlbaum Lewis Gantman Tracy & Scott Gindea Julie & Andrew Schultz

H O ST C O M M I T T E E Nancy & Martin Black

Maria & Tom Federman

Heather & Michael Braver

Jill & Lenny Feinberg

Sharon Chalker

Pam & Scott Feldman

Jennifer Abramson

Temma & Mendy Cohen

Alicia Felton & Sherrill Neff

Michael Adelman

Elizabeth Cohen & David Whellan

Darien Finder

Jan & Pete Albert

Holly Cohen & Leib Meadvin

Lauren & Jeff Gladstone

Avi & Jake Allon

Jordana & Benjamin Cooperberg

Reeva Golub & Dan Benau

Jennifer & Rob Armstrong

Emily Coplon & Arthur Sauerhaft

Tracy & George Gordon

Julie & Rob Axelrod

Sandy & Steve Cozen

Robyn & Scott Greenberg

Caren Barnett & Steven Abramson

Lisa & Ephraim Dardashti

Dini & Zushe Gurevitz

Kelly & Michael Barrie

Devorah & Shaya Deitsch

Jonathan & Meredith Hoffman

Laurie & Lawrence Beller

Joan & David Denenberg

Cristy & Mitchell Hollin

Aaron Benau

Amy & Andy Dorfman

Marjorie & Jeffrey Honickman

Marcia & Leigh Bergmann

Betsy & Michael Dubin

Beth & David Joseph

Lisa & Arthur Berkowitz

Amy & Daniel Erlbaum

Robin & Steve Katz

TRACY GORDON Committee Chair

Host Committee Continued

Marsha & Darin Katz

Gail & Elliot Norry

Michal & Shraga Sherman

Debbie & Paul Kelly

Freda Pepper & Howard Bernstein

Deborah E. Siegel

Heather & Mark Klein

Erica & Alex Picker

Gail Simon

Eve & David Kovsky

Bonnie & Jonathan Pontell

Juliet Spitzer & Phil Wachs

Liza Kramer & Michael Golinkoff

Jill & Michael Posner

Rebecca Stein & Steven

Chana Lane

Lauren & Scott Ravitz

Matthews

Helaine & Fred Leibowitz

Sheri & Ken Resnik

Myriam Klotz & Margot Stein

Sharon & Jonathan Levin

Robin & Fred Robbins

Stephanie & Ilan Sussan

Pam Levin

Jill & Brian Rosen

Ali & Lee Sussman

Michele & Robert Levin

Eydie Rudman & Howard Levin

Danielle Volk & Adam Illfelder

Lori & Raymond Levin

Shari & Stuart Rudoler

Elissa & David Waldstein

Deborah & Mark Livingston

Shana Schwartz & Laurence Steinberg

Sherrie Willner

Debbie & Jeffrey Miller

Susan & Jeffrey Schwartz

Jen & Mike Willner

Carole J. Miller

Liza & Jonathan Seltzer

Dava & Eric Yanoff

Becky Narli

Liz & Billy Shaid

Our 2021 Teen & Young Adult Honorees Proudly Representing 55 Local Schools In Our Community!

Our 2021 Teen & Young Adult Honorees MENTORS Gabrielle Dorfman Lily Kelley Jacob Kerstein Amalia Littwin Ida Narli

EXECUTIVE BOARD Debby Armstrong Madison Gindea

Jonah Katz Michelle Kelly Jared Miller Emily Schultz

GENERAL BOARD Sarah Baram Solvej Berman Yishai Daniel Jessica Dubin

Talia Erlbaum Adam Gladstone Sarah Joseph Livvy Kaliner Maddie Klein Shoshana Pontell Alexa Sussan Shira Tillman Alexa Verne Ben Wolf Zachary Zeaman

2020 GRADUATED SENIORS Sylvie August Benjamin Bernstein Gavriel Chasky Drew Dorfman Lindsay Eggert Stella Eisenberg Mia Erlbaum

Tamar Erlbaum Riley Farbstein Elan Goldman Rachel Hahn Saul Kosloff Avery Love Ben Miller

Lauren Oblon Maya Posner Benjamin Rosenthal Helen Rudoler Ma’ayan Schwartz Rebecca Shaid Jackie Swartz Ethan Willner

S T L U D A G N U O Y TEEN & Allyson Abramson

Avi Benoff

Lia Cohen

Alex Gindea

Sydney Harman

Leon Abramson

Hannah Berman

Ayelet Cooperberg

Shawn Gindea

Daniel Heffler

Avery Adelman

Joshua Bleicher-

Ephraim Coplon

Robert Gitterman

Celine Heffron-Pero

Elisheva Apple

Nugent

Sarah Yetta Dahne

Adin Goldman

Anita Hoffman

Aaron Arnold

Abigail Blumberg

Elad Daniel

Danielle Goldstein

Nathan Horwitz

Claire Axelrod

Steven Bomze

Sarel Daniel

Jake Goldstein

Ilana Illfelder

Nicole Banner

Ally Braver

Mickey Danneman

Ariel Goller

Ben Indik

Dovi Baram

Yisroel Brikman

Molly Diamondstein

Nico Gordon

Daniel Indik

Rosie Baram

Melissa Canter

Amiel Dorff

Hunter Grauman

Joshua Indik

Josh Barrie

Ethan Chalker

Cara Dubin

Izzy Greenberg

Cole Jakubowitz

Logan Bass

Cameron Chesen

Tali Erlbaum

Lilah Greenberg

Shayna Kaye

Chaya Baum

Rena Civan

Adam Forman

Sabrina Greenberg

Carolyn Kelly

Jordyn Beller

Eric Cohen

Ashley Frazer

Jack Hagner

Noah Kessel

Teen & Young Adult Honorees Continued

Rebecca Kideckel

Aidan Nadell

Lindsay Reisner

Hallel SimonHazani

Jeremy Tyszler

Sarah Kideckel

Lauryn Nadell

Carly Rosenberg

Shirat SimonHazani

Ruby Vogel

Andrew Kineke

Michael Neff

Hannah Rosenberg

Ryan Singer

Alex Warsaw

Lewis Kineke

Taryn O’Donnell

Jenna Rovner

Raya Sitman

Lian Wegryn

Quinn Knitt

Tyler Orens

Shira Sagman

Adam Sklar

Chase Weisberg

Shayna Kooperman

Jess Osran

Gehrig Sagman

Brian Smithman

Rena Weissbach

Sofia Lima

Jayden Pappa

Alexa Saler

Josie Solomon

Jenny Wells

Gavi Littwin

Shoshana Paul

Brooke Salon

Dylan Spivack

Gideon Wolf

Max Livingston

Jeffrey Perlmutter

Elan Savett

Delaney Steinberg

Wyatt Wolgin

Joey Lobman

Evan Picker

Laible Schmidt

Bobby Taieb

Avery Wollock

Jillian Matunis

Hayden Picker

Shmuely Schmidt

Alexandra Tapper

Riffy Wolpert

Noah Matunis

Brianna Pludo

Yossi Schmidt

Karly Teicher

Avi Wood

Sammy Mazurek

Tyler Pohl

Andrew Schwartz

Rikki Teicher

Aiden Yanoff

Katelyn McNulty

Yasmine Pomerantz

Jacob Schwartz

Jonah Thomas

Skylar Zeaman

Noah Miller

Joseph Zygura

Aaron Silber

Aubrey Tillman

Carly Zeitzer

Ilana Mitlas

Elijah Powers-Older

Ethan Silber

Anthony Torell

Fallyn Zeitzer

To our AWESOMELY DEDICATED staff Alexa, Amanda, Jess, Leah, and Ben

This has been a year like no other . We were challenged in so many new ways and required creative solutions, flexibility and the reinvention of every “wheel” and system.

We cannot thank each and every one of you enough for putting so much heart, hard work into everything you do and feel incredibly lucky to have such a devoted team who make the magic happen each & every day!

Alexa: For your leadership, humility, sweat, hard work and always wanting to grow and learn. We have such respect for you and trust in you...and know that with you as the conductor FC is in wonderful hands….. and we are sure the Rebbe is proud!

Jess: For bringing your special touch to the virtual world in such a beautiful and dedicated way and creating the environment to be perfect for making everyone feel celebrated and welcome during such a challenging time.

Amanda: For joining the team and jumping right in, embracing all the youth of FC with love and respect and ensuring we are all having funso glad you are here and wish you so much hatzlacha!

Leah: You joined at perhaps the most hectic and transitional time of the pandemic, yet you stayed with us and brought your talent, skill and writing to be a tremendous support for all we do!

Ben: We know the year is totally different from what you were expecting, but having you as part of the team is totally a silver living for us this year!

Thank you for your willingness to jump in wherever needed, bring your special approach to everything you do and making everyone feel comfortable.

To Cait & the entire team of FC Support Staff AKA Friendship Experts: Avi, Kelly, Meghan, Steph, Chelsea, Caitlin, Tiffany, Elizabeth

What a year! You have been an integral part of FC’s ability to continue keeping 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 could have done this without YOU all!

With much thanks and deep admiration,

Chani & Zev

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

To our dear FC Chairs: Gabrielle, Ida & Noah Thank you for being leaders and for all your hard work during this campaign!

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: Even though we have been doing this for many years, it never “gets old” seeing each of you with friends at FC….even if it’s virtual!

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

Jodi & David We are blessed to have such wonderful, dedicated and genuine friends to work side by side with for a Gala like no other. Thank you for all your flexibility, guidance and hard work. We got to know you through your awesome kids…. and it’s only become more and more obvious that they emulate your leadership, grace and kindness.

Through your warmth, generosity and commitment, you touch the lives of so many and help FC blossom and grow.

With much appreciation,

Chani & Zev

B”H To the many families in our Philly FC community: thank you for making my intro to FC, and each work day, so meaningful and fun.

To Chani & Zev: thank you for your leadership, dedication, and absolute menschlichkeit.

And to the Rebbe, without whose love for all and vision for the future, Friendship Circle wouldn’t be here.

XO, Amanda Thum

Some people have “bosses.” People who tell them what to do, make demands, don’t practice what they preach...And then there’s us.

We don’t have “bosses.” We have Chani and Zev: spiritual leaders, mentors, supporters, friends, teachers, and mensches—to us, and to our entire FC community.

For your hard work, time, genuine care, humility, commitment to FC’s values, acknowledgment of everyone’s unique needs, and mission to make our world friendlier and more inclusive, THANK YOU Chani & Zev! We are so grateful to be on your team.

Kol hakavod on Gala 2021!

XOXO, Alexa, Amanda, Ben, Jess

We are so humbled by this beautiful honor tonight.

The real attention and gratitude goes to Zev and Chani Baram, for creating, growing, sustaining and continuously reinventing, the beautiful Philly Friendship Circle, and all the hardworking and committed staff who make it all happen.

Thank you for all you do to make us all truly understand the value of friendship and community.

Kol HaKavod! Our family is so blessed to have benefited from the gifts of your work.

Jodi and David Miller Honoree

Yasher Koach to all of the incredible teen volunteers - including our own children Jared, Ben, and Rebecca, who have all been Philly Friendship Circle volunteers through the years.

We are so proud of your commitment and the positive difference you make in this world, one smile at a time!

Jodi and David Miller

Honoree

A special thank you to our parents: Marian and Martin Krasilovsky and Donna and Arthur Miller for teaching and modeling for us Jewish values, and for always stressing the importance of Jewish community. You have inspired us in all that we do, and we love you dearly.

Jodi and David Miller Honoree

We are so excited to honor our parents, who through their commitment and love for the Jewish community and Friendship Circle, always serve as our role models. We love you very much!

Thank you to Chani, Zev, and the amazing FC staff for their incredible leadership and friendship over the years!

Rebecca, Ben & Jared Miller Honoree

Thank you so much to the Friendship Circle experts and members for your dedication and for supporting my growth as a leader. Your guidance has inspired me to recognize my potential. Your contributions to Friendship Circle echo the words of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”

Ida Narli Teen Co-Chair

To the Friendship Circle family: Thank you for the wonderful opportunities that have allowed me to form lasting friendships.

To Chani and Zev: Thank you for everything you have done for me, I wouldn’t have wanted to spend the last 5 years doing anything else.

To all the volunteers: Continue to make a difference.

Gabrielle Dorfman Teen-Co Chair

In Honor and Recognition of my brother Noah Miller Love, Joshua Miller

Teen Co-Chair

Friendship Revolutionary

especially during these try connect teens and young needs and their families m

Mazel tov

TO JODI AND DAVID MILLER

and the many teens and young adults being honored by Philly Friendship Circle The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is proud to support Philly Friendship Circle and their work to build a more inclusive, caring and vibrant Jewish community, especially during these trying times. Your efforts to connect teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their families make our world a brighter place.

jewishphilly.org

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

Liza & Jon Seltzer Bosom Buddy

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

Mazel Tov to Jodi & David and to the Teens & 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 our 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 and Gary Erlbaum and Family Best Friends Forever

Mazel Tov to the Miller Family for their continued support of the Friendship Circle throughout the years.

Yasher Koach to the Friendship Circle Staff and to all of the volunteers for the amazing work that you do for our community.

We are proud to be a part of this wonderful organization.

The Tapper Family Cherished Chaverim

“Through faith we experience the world; through action we give the world meaning.”

- Leo Baeck

Mazel Tov to

Jodi and David Miller We are honored to support The Friendship Circle The Levin Family Michele, Robert, Jake, Sammi & Andrew

Perfect Pals

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

Stephen Klein Perfect Pals

Thank you Friendship Circle from the Family of Michael Neff

Perfect Pals

Our Congratulations to the volunteers and staff of The Friendship Circle. You make a huge difference in the lives of the children!

Jan and Pete Albert, David and Jen Albert, and Lauren and Scott Ravitz

Perfect Pals

May Chani and Zev, and all the participants in the Philly Friendship Circle, continue to spread joy and light. Thank you for all that you do.

Warmly, Gail Simon

Best Buds

Jodi and David, Mazal tov! You are truly inspirational.

And thank you to Friendship Circle for all it gives our community.

Jordana and Ben Cooperberg

Best Buds

In Honor of Noah Miller and Friendship Circle. Thank you Noah for teaching us unconditional love, patience, and individuality.

We love you with all our hearts.

Debbie & Jeffrey Miller

Best Buds

Mazel Tov to honorees Jodi and David Miller and to the Teens & Young Adults!

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

Tracey & Shanin Specter Best Buds

Congratulates to Jodi and David as well as the Teens!

Susan & Lewis Gantman

Best Buds

Mazel tov to Jodi and David Miller 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 and Marty Black

Best Buds

In honor of Jodi & David Miller, two tremendous leaders!

Mazel Tov,

Gail & Elliot Norry

Best Buds

Chani and Zev, Your commitment and devotion 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

Mazel Tov to our dear friends Jodi & David Miller.

Thank you for always stepping up as leaders in our Jewish Community. Your dedication is inspiring!

Debra & David Magerman Best Buds

Mazal Tov Jodi and David.

Thank You to all the wonderful Friendship Circle Volunteers and Staff.

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

Awesome Amigos

Thank you, Friendship Circle!

You have kept us all connected and made this year better.

Rabbis Margot Stein and Myriam Klotz Raffi Stein-Klotz Awesome Amigos

A big Thank You to everyone at Friendship Circle - staff, volunteers and families - for keeping smiles and friendships going through this very hard year.

The Stein Matthews Family Awesome Amigos

Mazel Tov to Jodi and David Miller and 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

Mazel Tov to the honorees, the Millers. Thank you to the dedicated staff and the amazing volunteers of the Friendship Circle. We continue to be touched and inspired by your beautiful work. Tizku l’mitzvot!

With gratitude,

Amy, Daniel, Tamar, Dafna, Tali, and Gavriel Erlbaum Awesome Amigos

On behalf of friends: Vicki & Gary Erlbaum & Holly Cohen & Leib Meadvin

David Kasoff Awesome Amigos

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To our dear friends Jodi and David, Your contributions to our Jewish Community are extraordinary, and serve as a model for us all.

Mazel Tov on this most well-deserved honor.

Chani and Zev, your zeal for improving the world is a profound inspiration.

Tracy and George Awesome Amigos

Mazel Tov to Jodi and David!

Congrats to the event Co-Chairs: Gabrielle, Noah and Ida, all of the Community Awardees!

Yasher Koach Zev, Chani and the Amazing Friendship Circle Staff!

May you continue to be an inspiration to our entire community!

The Axelrod Family Awesome Amigos

In Appreciation of

Jodi and David Miller Thank you for your friendship and compassion towards The Jewish Community.

Jennifer and Michael Willner

Awesome Amigos

We Salute

Chani and Zev Baram For their vision, dedication and devotion to

Philly Friendship Circle Margie and Jeffrey Honickman Awesome Amigos

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

The Friendship Circle Thank you Jodi & David Miller, the teen and young adult volunteers, the Friendship Circle staff, and our daughter Talia for inspiring so much in our community.

You make a difference!

Lee Ann, Scott, Mia, Jacob, and Talia Awesome Amigos

Congratulations to Friendship Circle Keep up the good work!

Eydie, Howard, Sophie and Emily

Awesome Amigos

Congrats to Jodi and David Miller for their inspiring leadership Love,

Amy & Michael Kopelman

Fast Friends

Mazel tov to Jodi and David Miller and to all of the Teen and Young Adults honorees.

With our sincere appreciation for all that you do to support the Philly Friendship Circle.

Mary and Nathan Relles Fast Friends

Congratulations Jodi and David and the entire Friendship Circle Team.

We are so grateful for your work and thrilled to be a part of this team!

Liz and Billy Shaid Fast Friends

Mazel Tov to the Honorees and Co-Chairs.

Thank you for supporting the good work of Friendship Circle!

Chabad of the Main Line

Fast Friends

To my dear sister Avi, You should have seen what I had here before Chani made me change it!

Love, Jake Fast Friends

“The more friendship I share, the more I have.

The more love I give, the more I possess."

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MAY YOU STRENG Fast Friends

Stay well. Stay Safe. Till we meet again.

Sammy

Fast Friends

Susan and Lewis Gantman, We are honored to be your friends, wishing you a great event for such a good cause.

Esther and Marc Kaplin Fast Friends

Our very best wishes to our dear friends David and Jodi Miller on this most deserving honor.

We are thrilled to be able to share this special night with you. Mazal Tov! Keep up the good work!

Susan and Jeff Schwartz

Fast Friends

Julie & Harris Miller & Family Salutes all the Heroes of Philly Friendship Circle!

Fast Friends

Mazel Tov to Jodi and David Miller, to FC Co-chairs Gabrielle Dorfman, Noah Miller, and Ida Narli, and to the teens and young adults of Philly Friendship Circle.

All of us in the community are In Good Hands with your leadership and engagement Kol Hakavod!

Susanna Lachs Adler and Dean Adler Fast Friends

In honor of our friends Annie K-G & Raffi S-K Go from strength to strength!

Juliet I. Spitzer and Philip Wachs and Family

Fast Friends

Fast Friends

With pride and gratitude of Sarel and his Bar Mitzvah year.

In recognition of the amazing team at friendship circle and their wonderful work.

Tamar & Dovid Daniel and Sarel’s Siblings 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!

Rabbi Zalman & Miriam Gerber And the staff of Gan Israel Youth Services Fast Friends

Jodi & David Miller

Thank you for your steadfast dedication to our Jewish community.

We are proud to have played a part in educating your accomplished children Rebecca '10, Benjamin '13, Jared '15.

May you go from strength to strength.

Fast Friends

Mazal Tov to Perelman Alumni Parents

Congrats to Gabrielle Dorfman and Friendship Circle for spreading love to kids and families!

Hallee & David Adelman Fast Friends

Thank you Avriel for your continued work and commitment to FC! We know Dad would be so proud!

Love,

Mom, Max and Jake

Warmest congratulations to

The Philadelphia Friendship Circle Warmest congratulations to The Teenage Volunteers Warmest congratulations to

The Philadelphia Friendship Circle

Chani and Ze’ev Baram The Teenage Volunteers The Philadelphia Friendship Circle The Philadelphia Friendship Chani and Ze’ev Baram Circle The Teenage Volunteers The Teenage Volunteers for the important do to improve the lives Chaniwork andyou Ze’ev Baram Chani and Ze’ev Baram

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

Sherrie Willner and Janice Gorson of so many special children.

Sherrie Willner and Janice Gorson Fast Friends Sherrie Willner and Janice Gorson

Congratulations to our children, brother, aunt and uncle, Jodi and David, for their support of this great effort. We are so delighted that they have passed on their enthusiasm to their three children, Rebecca, Ben, and Jared, who have worked tirelessly for years to enrich the lives of others.

We are very proud of you.

Donna and Arthur Miller, Stuart, Julia and Alex Miller Fast Friends

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!!!

Amy & Andy Dorfman Fast Friends

We love Vicki, Gary and the Rockin’ Rabbi

Aviva and Paul

Fast Friends

Congratulations to Jodi and David Miller for your devotion to a good cause.

Marcy & Dan Bacine

Fast Friends

In honor of:

JODI AND DAVID MILLER

Chani and Zev For spreading the light and soul of Torah throughout our community and the world!!!

Helene, Greg, Ben and Sam Jaron

Fast Friends

Kol Hakavod to:

Todah Rabbah to Chani, Zev, and the entire Friendship Circle staff for enriching our lives in countless ways for the past 12 years. May we all go from strength to strength.

Marsha, Darin, Eli, and Jonah Katz

Yashar koach to Chani and Zev for all of the wonderful work you are doing to spread Friendship and achdus throughout out community!

Leiba & Marc Erlbaum

Mazel Tov!

Alison & Lee Sussman

In honor of Carolyn & Michelle Kelly We are so proud of what you do for the Friendship Circle

Nana & Poppop

We Appreciate You

The Twersky Family

Congratulations to all the honourees!

Kol hakavod to Chani and Zev for your dedication and good work.

Fondly,

The Dardashti family

Thanks to Chani, Zev, FC staff, volunteers, and participants for another great year!

Virtually yours,

Leon, Allyson, and the Moss-Abramson Families

Mazal Tov to Jodi and David Miller on this well deserved honor!

Chani and Zev, thank you for everything you do for the Jewish community, you inspire us everyday!

Jill & Brian Rosen

Jill, Michael, Maya and Gabby Posner wishes a Mazel Tov to all the Community Awardees on this well deserved honor.

And thank you to The Friendship Circle for all they do for the community.

Mazel Tov!

Stuart Cohen

Chani, Zev, the professional staff and the wonderful volunteers. You continue to inspire us all, now more than ever.

Way to go BEN B Yashar Koach

Howard and Freda

Yasher Koachem Jodi and David for your amazing work and leadership “Oh God, may all created in your image recognize that they are kin, so that in one spirit and in one friendship, they may be forever united before you.”

(Traditional Liturgy)

***** Devra and Parry Jaffe-Berkowitz Beth and Michael Liss Ronna and Ben Schneider Darren Sukonick and Matthew Sapera

In honor of the bar mitzvah of Our very best wishes to our dear friends Jodi and David Miller on this most deserving honor.

Kol Hakovod!

Elyse and Max Berger

Sarel Daniel Nicely done, Sarel!

The Goldman Family

Mazel Tov to our dear friends, Jodi and David Miller, who continue to bring “love, laughter, and FRIENDSHIP” into our lives. & Yasher Koach to all the teen volunteers for the all the time you have spent bringing smiles to the faces of so many children.

Best Wishes for Continued Strength,

Amy and Jay Ufberg, Janie and Aaron Ufberg, Jordy and Paul Ufberg, & Leslie and David Ufberg

Congratulations to The Friendship Circle!

Center City Veterinary Hospital

Kind, Caring, Compassionate, Giving, Loving, Generous Jodi & David Miller You embody all of these attributes and touch so many lives Mazel Tov,

Holly & Norm Nelson

Mazal Tov to Jodi & David Miller, Friendship Circle, and all the amazing teens and young adults!

The Astorino Family

Congrats to Gabrielle Dorfman on co chairing this very worthwhile event.

We love you!

Uncle Alan, Aunt Michelle, Mallory & Lauren

Mazel Tov to the Miller family, an honor well deserved.

With Admiration, The Reisboard/Korin Family

We are proud to support Friendship Circle!

Mazel Tov to Jodi and David Miller!

Ben, Rebecca, Sydney and Isabella Kirshner

What a privilege to be a part of this fabulous Friendship Circle!

Chava & Menachem Schmidt

Congratulations to Jodi and David whose commitment to Friendship Circle has made a difference. Thank you for opening our hearts to such a worthy cause.

Love, Rachel, Abe, and Daniel

Congratulations to Gabrielle Dorfman and the entire Philly Friendship Circle Family on another amazing year of creating meaningful friendships.

Thank you to FC and ALL staff and Zev and Chani for everything they do.

We are so proud of you!

With love, Tillman Family

Granny & Pop Pop

Mazel tov to the very deserving awardees!

Yasher koach to the most excellent and committed Friendship Circle staff!

Good health and happy days to all in our community!

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Mazel Tov Jodi and David Miller, and the Teen and Young Adult 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.

Julie and Jordan Savitch

You brought light to a difficult year and made it one of the greatest!

Thank you Friendship Circle!

Mazel Tov to Zev and Chani and the entire Friendship Circle team on another incredible year.

With Appreciation,

Sharon and Jonathan Levin

Mazel tov to the honorees!

Thank you to Chani, Zev and the entire FC staff for everything that you do to enrich the lives of children and young adults.

Love, Riffy, Larry and Tom and Joan

The Gladstone Family

“Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Just walk beside me and be my friend.”

MAZEL TOV to JODI and DAVID, the ultimate friends!

Lots of Love,

Mazal Tov! Lisa Wise & Steven Weiner

Halyce, Seth, Lauren & Adam

In Honor of Jodi and David Miller and all of the wonderful volunteers and participants in the Philly Friendship Circle. May you continue to go from strength to strength.

With Admiration, Yonina and Zev Jacobson

Deb, Hanan, Dara, Solomon and Izzy wish a Mazel Tov to all the Community Awardees on this well deserved honor. Thank you to The Friendship Circle for providing a meaningful and enriching experience for our children and for all you do for our community.

Mazal Tov!

Leza Raffel & Mark Rake

? Who is honored? One who honors one’s fellow human - Pirkei Avot 4:1 beings…

 Mazal tov to David and Jodi Miller for your honor, and for bringing honor to all those whose lives you enrich.

 Todah (thank you) to Philly Friendship Circle for your incredible work. You have enriched and brought honor to our community, to our children, and to us all! ~ Dava, Aiden, and Rabbi Eric Yanoff ~

Thanks to Chani, Zev, and the whole FC staff! - Michael Adelman Mazel Tov volunteers for bringing smiles to so many children! - Heather & Michael Braver We are so proud of you Jodi and David! You make the world a better place and we love you! With love and gratitude for all you do - Amy & Charles Meyers Happy to honor such a wonderful organization that brings so much happiness to so many in our community - Love the Kramer-Golinkoff family Mazal Tov, Jodi & David. Very well deserved. - Meirav & Guy Abramovitz Mazel Tov Jodi & David! Yasher Koach to all the teens! - Jen & Mike Thomas and Family Yasher Koach to the Teen Volunteers & FC staff! - The Singer Family

Mazel Tov Jodi and David. We are all so proud of you. - Love, Minette & Fred and family Congratulations Jodi and David on this well deserved honor! - Rachel & Arthur Laby Mazel tov to wonderful role models! - Julie & Dan Mozes Dr. Beth Rosenwasser & JCHAI are grateful to the Friendship Circle for all they do.!

In honor of Alexa Sussan. We are so proud of you! - Stephanie & Ilan Sussan Congratulations Jodi & David. Love Always! - Barbara, Alyssa & Howard, Allison & Aaron Mazel tov to Jodi and David! They are beloved mensches and friends. - Much Love, Lysa & Michael Puma In honor of my super special teen Olivia Bryn Kaliner - Lois Kaliner

In honor of the Elkin family - Deborah Siegel Claire: Keeping the Tradition - Maddie & Herman Axelrod David & Jodi, You are great community leaders! - Ron & Jayne Mazel Tov Jodie, David & all honorees! - The Crimm Family Congratulations to Josie and all of the teens who participate in this wonderful program - Karen & David Solomon In honor of Jodi & David Miller - Randy & Howard Goldberg Congratulations! - Sara & Joe Finkelstein Mazel Tov to our good friends, Jodi & David Miller! - Judith and Oren Friedman

Yashar Koach to all the teen volunteers for their great work, and to everyone putting in the effort to build friendships - Joseph Rudoler We are thrilled to celebrate Jodi and David’s exemplary leadership in our community, and the amazing work of Philly Friendship Circle. - Leora & Jonathan Zabusky Mazal tov, Jodi and David! You continue to inspire! - Michal Wachs & Daniel Gold Mazel tov to Adam and FC participants! - Love, the Gladstones Yasher Koach! - Pam and Scott Feldman Congragulations to everyone at The Friendship Circle. Thank you for all of the great work you do and the amazing friendships you have created. - Barbara Boroff

Mazel Tov Jodi & David Miller, Teens & Friendship Circle Superheroes! - Elissa and David Waldstein Mazal Tov! - Jennifer & Ari Frazer Sara & Adam Laver and Family join in honoring our friends, Jodi & David Miller Love to the Abramson Family - Aunt Jackie :) Thank you for all of the help the Friendship Circle provides the community and all its volunteers. - Miles Felton Mazel Tov on a year of successes! Thank you for your important work. - Carole, Lenny, Micah and Roxie Miller Mazel tov David and Jodi! All our good wishes - The Lester Family

We proudly support the fine work of this wonderful organization - Steve & Julie Thum Thanks to Pam and Scott Feldman’s great support of Friendship Circle - Beth & Steven Burak The Friendship Circle defines “acts of goodness and kindness” as the Rebbe made so clear, B”H - Susan & Jerry Pomerantz Jodi and David Miller are wonderful assets to our community - we love you! - The Pedowitz Family Kol Hakavod Jodi and David. You are worthy honorees for all you do to make a difference in the lives of so many people and the Jewish Community. - Mimi and Allan Schneirov Mazel Tov to our good friends David and Jodi Miller on this well deserved honor. - Kristy and Jeff Schulman/Advanced Legal Placement,LLC

Joyce & Jack Abrams

Carol Cohen

Suzanne & Richard Feld

Ande & Jim Adelman

Shoshi & Brian Cohen

Eric Feldman

Charlotte & Joel Albert

Sherry & John Cohn

Avriel Finder

Jennifer & Rob Armstrong

Amy Corson-Nadell & Jordan Nadell Joyce & Robert Fischer

Will Augenbraun

Molli Curtis

Cindy & Jeremy Fogel

Tippy Bainbridge & Martin Wood

Kendra D’Emilia

Linda & Norman Garfield

Abby & Mike Becker

Michael Dorfman

Sara & Jaime Goldfuss

Debbie Blume & Steve Stutman

Matthew Dorsch

Shira Goodman

Sandra Bomze

Amy Eisenstein

Elvera Gurevich

Gwen Borowsky & David Camp

Anne & Rodney Elkin

Beth Haas

Civia Caroline

Ross Elkin

Robert Hartman

Lori & Warren Chiara

Jerry & Roz Elkins

Linda Heller & Zachary Weiss

Jennifer & Brett Hersh

Amy & Daniel Rosenberg

Janice & Danny Stein

Jamie & Larry Jakubowitz

Lisa & Paul Rovner

Dina Stevens

Jessica Kimmel

Elisa Rubin

Belle & Neil Swartz

Michael Kimmel

Sydney Salin

Caralyn & David Vessal

Hunter King

Bette Samuel

Carrie & Matthew Wofsy

Suzanne Lindell

Randi & Todd Sandler

Shira & Adam Wohlberg

Debbie & Robb Lippitt

Kenneth Schultz

Brittany & Kevin Wolfgang

Logan Lisausky

Heather & Geoffrey Schwartz

Joshua Wolpert

Rita Lourie

Maddyn Shapiro

Molly & Aryeh Wood

Melanie & Daniel Marein-Efron

Richard Simon

Marni Zahorsky & Seth Feldman

Amy & Rick Margulies

Sheila & Edward Singer

Carly Zeitzer

Rochelle Nosenchuk

Wendie & Stephen Sittenfield

Fallyn Zeitzer

Jordan & Judy Peiper

Deborah Stein & Alan Susser

Onit & Adam Zisserman