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Birthright Israel Trip
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I feel lucky and honored to call
Chani and zev baram colleagues, friends and mentors. I am forever grateful for all that you do and beyond thankful for the impact you have had on my life. 10 years strong has never looked better!
With love, Avi Finder
To the most caring, kind and hardworking
Friendship circle staff: Your generosity and dedication to Friendship Circle families and events continues to inspire me!
Dearest
Heather, Thank you for deciphering my emails, giving me ideas and working hard to make sure we always have materials to meet the needs of every participant. Without your hard work, my job would not be as fun! Thank you!
Thank you for all that you do!
Al ways, Avi
Avi
mom and dad: Thank you for helping me participate in Friendship Circle for the past 10 years. From running carpools, to volunteering your time to putting magnets on your cars, your continued support has shaped who I am today. I am thankful to call you part of my Friendship Circle Family.
Jake:
Thank you for crumbling up that Friendship Circle brochure and leaving it on your floor in true teenager form 10 years ago. Your continued friendship to this day with your buddy, shows the true impact of this incredible organization. I am lucky to have gone through volunteering in high school with you by my side and I am grateful for your continued support!
Max:
I am so happy that you started volunteering with Friendship Circle this year. Thank you for always volunteering with a smile and showing support for something so near and dear to my heart.
Avi
Alumni: Back when we weren’t alumni , we all took time out of our teenage lives to make a difference. YOU are what has allowed the Friendship Circle to grow to where it is today! Thank you for dedicating your time now and in the past to be a part of The Friendship Circle family. Looking forward to making future memories to replace the embarrassing pictures of us from too long ago!!
Avi
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Thank you
friendship circle for this honor. I have been involved for 7 years now and enjoyed my time, especially taking pictures.
Aaron
Thank you
Mom and dad For getting me involved in The Friendship Circle and the Birthright Israel trip.
Love, Aaron
Hilde and bruce: The Friendship Circle Community is fortunate to have role models like you to guide us. You are parents, educators and, above all, individuals who live and breathe inclusion! Thank you for your dedication, sincerity and kindness, and for doing everything with so much heart!
You have been with us from the very start and we look forward to many more years of friendship, Chani & Zev
AVI!!! What a blessing to have you as part of the Philly Friendship Circle family! You have shown true leadership from day one and paved the way for many future volunteers‌ even before Leadership League was a twinkle in our eyes! We are grateful that you have stayed connected even when we have had to share you with others. Thanks for all you do for The Friendship Circle and for the greater special needs and Jewish communities.
Chani & Zev
Jake finder: WE MISS YOU!!!
Chani & Zev
Aaron: We are so glad you came on the Israel trip the very first year. Your willingness to stay connected is inspiring as is your generosity with your time and talents.
We salute your efforts and are grateful for all you give to The Friendship Circle. Chani & Zev
Teen Co-Chairs
Miranda, Emily & Michael Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to devote to this event. It is a real treat for us to have the opportunity to work with such an enthusiastic and capable group of volunteers. You have been hugely important to The Friendship Circle in each of your volunteering experiences, and we are honored to have you as part of our family.
Chani & Zev
Michael Levin: Working together this year on so many projects has been an absolute joy and inspiration! We are beyond grateful for all the time, energy and love you dedicate to The Friendship Circle and have been so blessed by your mature outlook and guidance. We wish you the best, best, best on this next chapter in your life and are sure that wherever the journey takes you, you will continue to meet with success!
Chani & Zev
To Our 10th Anniversary Chairs:
Reeva Golub & Dan Benau Nancy & Martin Black Jill Feinberg Alicia Felton & sherrill neff karen & david solomon shana schwartz & Laurence Sternberg Thank you! We are grateful to each one of you for all you have done for this wonderful celebration and appreciate all the time, energy and love that you have contributed! May you be showered with revealed goodness and abundant blessings.
Chani & Zev
joan and sheri: Thank you , thank you , thank you for your time, energy, expertise, patience, heart, humor and hard work. We are grateful to have such dedicated and wonderful friends.
Chani & Zev
jon: We are amazed each year as you masterfully create amazing works of art that truly depict the essence of The Friendship Circle. Thank you for all you do and for doing it with so much heart - and a good measure of humor to keep it all balanced.
Chani & Zev
To the
Ambassadors 2014-2015: It has been great to work with each of you this year. Seeing you grow as volunteers and leaders has been a real privilege. Thank you for all the extra time and dedication - it is so important to the energy of The Friendship Circle.
Chani
To our dear
volunteer alum At this special milestone, we look back and are appreciative of all that each of you brought to The Friendship Circle family. It has been a joy to see you grow and take The Friendship Circle’s message with you as you reach new plateaus in your lives. You can take pride in knowing that you helped this community become what it is today.
Please continue to come back and visit whenever you can! Chani & Zev
To the teens and young adults of the friendship circle:
• Watching you mature as friendships develop • Enjoying all the fun and silliness • Being there as each of you have grown It is truly an honor! Chani & Zev
To the wonderful Friendship Circle staff: We feel very fortunate to work with a great team of spirited, energetic and sensitive individuals who make The Friendship Circle what it is! You each bring so much goodness to the world and to our work!
Amanda: You are a hardworking, dedicated professional. You are passionate in your approach to everything you do: developing sensitivity workshops, creating new ideas for programming and so much more.
cait: You understand the needs of the program and cater to each participant and volunteer with grace, a positive outlook, fun and creativity.
christina: Under your leadership and guidance, the teen and young adult group has blossomed into a wonderful community filled with fun, laughter and many wonderful memories.
heather:
You step in wherever you are needed, always making sure to stay focused on the minute details, all of which make our programs run smoothly. We so appreciate your dedication, care and love.
karen: We appreciate your devotion to the task on hand. You deal with information at a million miles an hour and decipher it all with skill, heart and humor, always looking at the big picture and pulling it all together to create a greater whole.
Chani & Zev
To my Friendship Circle family,
Heather:
I want to say thank you for all the help and guidance you continue to give me. The dedication you have for all of our participants and families inspires me everyday.
karen:
It has been great working with you in the office. Thank you for helping to make our jobs easier and more organized!
Chani and zev: Thank you for allowing me to be a part of The Friendship Circle family. It is amazing to know that there are individuals like the two of you who have the passion to make a true difference in others’ lives. Finally, thank you to all of our wonderful and dedicated staff, participants and families. Each of you has a unique and special role which has helped to make The Friendship Circle such a wonderful organization. “A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.” – Denis Waitley
Amanda
To all fc volunteers: Thank you for dedicating your time and efforts to support and volunteer at our programs and events. Without all of your dedication and caring hearts, we would not be able to do all that we do. “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
mentors, leaders And ambassadors: It has been an honor to work with each of you this year. I appreciate all of the extra help you have given to me and the dedication you continually show to The Friendship Circle. “Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.” – Harold S. Geneen
Amanda
Avi:
Thank you so much! It has been wonderful working with you this year. I really appreciate your enthusiam and creativity (and cooking skills), as well as the love you show for all of our participants. Your flexibility when things don’t always work out as planned helps a bunch too!
Heather
aaron: Thank you so much for sharing your photography talent and ideas with The Friendship Circle over the years. We hope you stay involved for many more!
Congratulations on your award, Heather
To my Friendship Circle family,
AMANDA:
Thank you for your dedication, energy and all that you do for our volunteers and the rest of The Friendship Circle. The snacks you bring to the office are pretty great too!
karen: I really appreciate how hard you work to keep the office running smoothly. Thank you for always being willing to jump in and help wherever needed so that we can keep accomplishing bigger and better things.
Chani and zev:
A well-earned congratulations on all you have accomplished in the past 10 years to the community. Thank you for letting me be a part of it all! Thanks also to all the wonderful participants, volunteers, staff and families who are such important parts of our Circle. There are too many to name, but I am grateful for all of you.
Love,
Heather
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volunteers of the friendship circle BesNtDS E er FRIr v fo e
We are inspired by your commitment, your energy and your beautiful hearts. We are happy to know that our future is in your capable hands.
Mazel tov to The community awardees, the artists of the debut album and the 10th anniversary chairs and co-chairs With special love, admiration and best wishes to our heroes and dear friends
chani and 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
Kol Hakavod on this special anniversary! vicki and gary erlbaum and family
Congratulations
Aaron We could not be prouder Many thanks to The Friendship Circle for all you do
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Aaron Benau Avi Finder and
Hilde and Bruce Sham The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia joins
The Friendship Circle in recognizing your support of The Friendship Circle’s vital work. Thank you for helping strengthen our community.
Bud Newman, President
jewishphilly.org
Naomi L. Adler, Esq., CEO
We salute
The Friendship Circle volunteers, staff and professionals! Your dedication and commitment over the past ten years have enriched the lives of so many children in our community.
martin and nancy black
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Congratulations to
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Jill & Mark Fishman
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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.
“Through faith we experience the world; through action we give the world meaning.� - Leo Baeck
Mazel Tov to
The Friendship Circle Celebrating 10 years of serving our community by connecting teens to those with special needs and changing the lives of all involved. The Levin Family Michele, Robert, Jake, Sammi & Andrew
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Mazel tov to the
honorees and to
chani and zev for their tireless efforts on behalf of children with special needs!
Jack Shuster Gail & Elliot Norry
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chani and zev We love you dearly and are so grateful for you and for The Friendship Circle!
Rabbi Margot Stein and Rabbi Myriam Klotz Raffi “Bud� Stein-Klotz
Mazal Tov To All The Community Awardees Thank you for the leadership that shines throughout our community. Love, Robin & Steven Katz Family
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The Tregerman family wishes to honor
chani, Zev and their children for another year at Friendship Circle.
To our friends
chani and Zev: Thanks for all the great work you do for our community.
tracy and george gordon
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Kol Hakavod to
Rabbi Zev, Chani, Honorees, Volunteers and
the entire FC community. With love, respect and admiration , bruce and miriam
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Congratulations
Philly Friendship Circle on an amazing 10 years!
Thank you for loving and supporting all of our kids and families! You rock!
With love from the family of michael neff
Mazel tov
to the honorees and to
Friendship Circle Best Wishes Susanna Lachs Adler & Dean Adler
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In honor of Julia Govberg and all the teenage volunteers We are so proud of all that you do to make a difference in the lives of others.
Mazal tov
THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE’S 10th ANNIVERSARY Love,
jill and lenny feinberg
Seed The Dream Foundation Marcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg are proud to support The Friendship Circle and congratulate Aaron Benau Avi Finder and Hilde & Bruce Sham for their commitment to youth with special needs and their families
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To our dear friends
Chani and zev We are blessed to be part of the Circle which you have formed. You and the volunteers make it possible for the “metzuyanei Yisrael� to go beyond their limits and you do it with love and grace. Your service brings honor to the community, your beloved parents, and the Rebbe. May you continue with much success. Holly cohen, leib meadvin & family
Moshe and cameron We are thrilled that the two of you have had the opportunity to find true friendship in each other May you be blessed to grow that friendship always.
Daniel and amiel We are so happy that the two of you have embarked on the journey of friendship. May this year be just the beginning.
Mazel Tov, Mom and Ta
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In support of
The Friendship Circle and the wonderful work you do!
HELENE AND GREG JARON
Mazel Tov to all the
Teens, Young Adults and community awardeeS on this special FC 10 year anniversary! Yasher Koach to Chani and Zev, who enable this amazing organization to be amazing for our community! With friendship and love, amy, daniel, tamar, dafna, Tali and gavriel erlbaum
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To our son
JOEY RUDOLER and
all the volunteers Thank you for your commitment and hard work. We are very proud of you!!!
shari and stuart rudoler
to AVI, Congratulations and thank you for being there for my Friendship Circle friends and me.
SAMMY
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We congratulate our dedicated congregants Hilde & Bruce Sham for their devotion to the Friendship Circle and to our community
971 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001 www.oyrtbetham.org 215-886-8000
Congratulations to
Aaron Benau, Avi Finder and hilde & bruce sham. Thank you to the
Staff and volunteers of The Friendship Circle.
Tracey and Shanin Specter
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To all the staff of
The friendship circle: Thank you for all your hard work. Your dedication and effort allows the volunteers to have fun with their friends.
Keep up the good work, The stein matthews family
With love and pride, we applaud
JULIA govberg
Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman
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In honor of
joey rudoler and all the hard working and dedicated people that make it possible to have this wonderful organization for our children .
marty and gail twersky
The Hollin family is grateful to
CHANI AND RABBI ZEV for introducing the magic of The Friendship Circle to our family. We also celebrate
REID HOLLIN for his commitment to helping others. Cristy, Mitchell, Matthew, Noah and Reid
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Congratulations & best wishes to all the wonderful
honorees And many thanks to the marvelous
friendship circle staff May you continue to be an inspiration to the entire community.
Karen and David Solomon
Yasher Koach to our son Alex and all the teen volunteers for being honored for all the hours you have spent bringing smiles to the faces of so many children. May you go from strength to strength! May Hashem continue to grant you the strength to persevere, the ability to achieve and the will to share your success with the community! Mazal Tov! Marsha & Geoffrey Woods Michael, David Max, Wendy & Alex
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On behalf of
Ben bernstein and all of his friends on the occasion of Ben becoming a bar mitzvah, a heartfelt mazel tov and thank you to the
Baram Family, the Spring MVP class and the entire Friendship Circle Community. Fast friends
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10 YEARS!! A huge thank you to:
Chani and zev
for providing inspiration, for your tireless commitment, for your genuine caring, for your remarkable vision, for functioning as outstanding role models, for the years of true friendship. The whole community is blessed to have you. May you go from Strength to Strength
Thanks to: karen, heather and amanda for your dedication and hard work.
all the parents of the friendship circle for providing logistical, financial and emotional support to help this amazing organization.
all the youth of the friendship circle for living the dream of a more inclusive world.
Bonnie and Michael Coplon
mazal tov to our daughter and sister Avi on her deserved kavod. Your joy and commitment inspire and enliven all who know you .
All our love, Mom, Dad, Max and Jake
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In honor of
gail and larry simon
Barbara and Ed Glickman
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Mazel tov to
chani and zev And to their team at The Friendship Circle including staff, volunteers, parents and kids! You do such a wonderful job of Encouraging love and friendship. We are glad to participate. The shaid family
Congratulations to
Karen and David Solomon and Family for all your hard work and dedication on the behalf of all the children of The Friendship Circle.
Love, Barbara and Todd Albert
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Thank you for your Wonderful work.
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So proud and honored to be part of the
baram family
and to be able to support them and their amazing organization. Yashar koach to all the
volunteers who give of themselves for their Friends!
The Glicks Avraham and Tzipi and all the kids
Fast friends
Fast friends
Thank you to everyone at
Friendship Circle for enriching the lives of our children and our community.
Caren Barnet & Steve Abramson
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.
Max, We are so proud of you for being part of such an amazing organization. You are such an incredible young man with such a kind heart and a bright future! Keep up the great work.
All our love,
Mom, Dad, Alex and Cameron Newman
Fast friends
Fast friends
To Rabbi Zev, Chani & The Entire Philly Friendship Circle Team: Thank you for all of the wonderful work you do to add joy and support into our family’s lives. We are so grateful for your vision and hard work! Wishing you another year of growth and success! The Salon Family Sally, Rob, Max & Brooke
Gavi littwin Rocks! Best of luck
From , Adam Bell And your friends at Rotuba
Fast friends
Fast friends
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Mazel Tov to all the Friendship Circle
Community Awardees, Teen Chairs & Volunteers for an amazing evening.
Michael Levin We are so proud of you and everything you do. Your dedication to The Friendship Circle is just one example of how amazing you are.
Chani and zev You are an inspiration to all. May you go from strength to strength! Fast Lori, Ray & Danielle Levin friends
Fast friends
Many blessings for the blessings you share.
Carla and Robbie
It has been an honor to be part of continuing the dream. Thank you Chani, Zev, the amazing Friendship Staff We love being a part of the circle of warmth, friendship & love.
Sheri Resnik + Joan Denenberg The Dynamic Duo of Denenberg Communications \
Fast friends
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dear Zev and chani, Keep up the awesome work!
Shira, Yossi, Rivka, Dovber, Doony and Chana
To Our Friend:
Raffi Stein-Klotz! We love you! Go Strong!!!
Juliet Spitzer, Phil Wachs and Family
Fast friends
Fast friends
We congratulate
The Friendship Circle for the incredible work they do with special and wonderful children and their families. Rabbi Zev is a true inspiration to all the families who have benefited from his work. We also congratulate the loving and dedicated friends who love our children and are so dedicated to their happiness and development.
With love and appreciation , Sherrie Savett and Family
Michael, We are so proud of what you do and all your volunteer work.
Much love, The Wargon family (Margie, Brian, Jesse, Talia and Ava) and the gang on 14th Street
We congratulate tonight’s
community awardees and salute the
FC volunteers May the circle of friendship and goodness continue to grow!
Chabad of the Main Line Rabbi Shraga & Michal Sherman Rabbi Mendy & Temma Cohen
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AND The Weiser Family WISH THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE The Baram Family and ALL of the Friends and Volunteers Mazal Tov For all that you have done and continue to do for our Community MI’CHAYIL EL CHOYIL !
Warmest congratulations to
The Friendship Circle for 10 wonderful years of improving the lives of so many special children.
Sherrie Willner
It is with love and pride that we support The Friendship Circle. Congratulations to our nephew
Michael Levin and all FC members on 10 years of developing friendships and giving back to the community.
Lisa Tucker & James Levin
In honor of
Reeva Golub & Dan Benau and family
Ben & Susan Stein and Family
In honor of
Shana Schwartz & Laurence Steinberg and in celebration of
Chase Denenberg
and his involvement in The Friendship Circle. Mazel tov!
Love,
Paula, Wally and Krista Taylor-Frank Family
Yasher Koach to
Rich & sheryl tregerman The Rudolph Family
Mazel Tov
Aaron Benau, Avi Finder, Hilde & Bruce Sham & Dream Team Chani & Zev Baram on FC’s 10th Anniversary!
Partnering with: Perelman Jewish Day School Politz Hebrew Academy Torah Academy & Robert Saligman Middle School of the JBHA Providing a quality educa�on to children with diverse learning needs
Salutes Hilde & Bruce Sham Avi Finder Aaron Benau & The Friendship Circle Your wonderful programs for our friends are incredible
Elissa & David Waldstein, Sophia, Elana & Stephanie
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Dear
Chani and zev, we are so proud to be your friends! Wishing Friendship Circle only good. Love from The Rodals
Congratulations to this wonderful organization and the important contribution to our community. Sherry and John Cohn
We are pleased to support the outstanding work of
The Friendship Circle Roseman and Rield Family
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Main Line Reform Temple of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Wishes a Mazel Tov to all the Community Awardees on this well deserved honor. And thank you to The Friendship Circle for all you do. May you continue to be a source of illumination to the Jewish Community
Rabbi David E. Straus
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chani and zev:
Main Line Reform Temple of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Wishes a Mazel Tov all thewhat Community Thank youto for youAwardees do. on this well deserved honor. And thank you to The Friendship Circle for all you do. May you continue to be a source of illumination tobless the Jewish Community May Hashem your wonderful
workRabbi for “fullness of years.� David E. Straus Nava and Benyamin Korn www.mlrt.org
Mazel Tov to
aaron Benau & avi finder Susan and Lewis Gantman
To avi, Congratulations on this wonderful honor. You are truly a remarkable young woman. With love, Ariele and Steven Klausner
Mazal tov & Todah Rabbah
Avi Finder, Aaron Benau and Friendship Circle
Chani and zev, Thank you for doing so much
for all that you do.
for so many!
Rabbi Neil and Lori Cooper
Jill, Brian, Sam and Josh Rosen
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Wynnewood, PA
Mazel tov
avi finder on this well deserved honor. May you continue to be a source of illumination to your family and the larger Jewish Community.
Sue Ellen and Alan Laken
In honor of
Rabbi Zev and Mrs. Chani Baram Cheryl Epstein and Family
Dear Chani , Zev and The Friendship Circle Team , Thank you all for an amazing ten years of friendship, warmth, love and family. Thank you for believing. Thank you for giving our child hope and a path. We look forward to continuing this journey with all of you.
Warmly, Marlene, Steve and Joshua Ross
Yasher Koach to the staff of The Friendship Circle and all the Teen Volunteers! Your amazing contributions inspire so many of us! Jodi and David Miller and Family
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. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
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10 Wonderful years of making so many - so happy! Congratulations. The Moss/Abramson Families
Mazel Tov on your 10 year anniversary! The difference you make in children’s lives is beautiful and inspiring. Wishing The Friendship Circle continued years of growth. Much Love Lenore and Andy Schwartz
With gratitude for all of your hard work and dedication to our community. Bonnie and Mitchell Benson
Federation Early Learning Services honors Avi Finder, a Lokoff alumna. Fredda Satinsky Mazel Tov Bruce + Hilde Sham! You continue to inspire us everyday. Caren Levine and Family We salute this year’s honorees! Joe Wolfson and Ellen Holtzman Mazal Tov to all of the honorees from The Bookmans Kerren, thank you for all that you do! Love, Whellan Family Avi- We are so proud of you! Uncle Peter and Aunt Dolores Mazel Tov and Kol HaKavod to everyone working on behalf of Friendship Circle. Cindi, Jared, David and Shira Gellert
We are so proud of you, Joey! Love, The Millroods Mazel Tov Aaron and Avi! Allan, Sara and Ben Crimm Best wishes. Julia and Marvin Weinstein Congratulations Bruce and Hilde! Deidre Shaffer In honor of the Moss family. Sally & Len Grossman Thank you to Friendship Circle especially Rabbi Zev, Chani, JD and Rebecca. Tzvi, Naomi and Reuven Simcha Rudin Cheers to Shana Schwartz and Larry Steinberg for being involved. Nicole and Jimmy
Marsha and Steve Dickstein
Adina and Roni Nissan
Rochelle and Erwin Nosenchuk
The Coopermarket
Carolyn Hochstadter & Adam Dicker
Shira and Alan Woronoff
Mary and Louis Bernstein
Andrea and Richard Gottlieb and Family
Loraine and Ed Berman
Marcia Levinson
Marcy and Bill Kaiser
Susan and Gerald Pomerantz
Eileen and Henry Pass
Aunt Bette and Allie Samuel
Marcia Glickman
Karen and Bill Kramer