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WELCOMING REMARKS DINNER R A B B I R AY M O N D B E Y D A GUEST SPEAKER
DESSERT P R E S E N TAT I O N TO D R. E L I E & M I R I A M L E V Y B I R K AT H A M A Z O N MINCHA
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Rene & Beloria Levy Albert & Jeanne Maimon Rabbi & Mrs. Solomon Maimon Ben Genauer Ra b bi Yaacov & Naomi Maimon Steve & Ruth Fast Skip & Liz Rosen Rabbi Ar yeh & Chaya Blaut Founding Kollel Rabbis Rabbi and Mrs. Elisha Paul Michael Jay Brown Ra b bi Avrohom & Rooksie David Marlene kaplan J E W I S H U N I T Y A M E C H A D AWA R D
Andrew & Elise Jacobs Steve & Rachely Hemmat Dr. David Cassius E I T Z C H A I M V O L U N T E E R AWA R D
Kenneth & Lynda Wegodsky Kent & Nancy Swigard C OMMUNITY SERVICE AWA R D
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Thank You DINNER SPONSORS DA GRAPHICS M E KO R J U D A I C A MIDWEST CONFECTIONS N O S H AWAY
DINNER COMMITTEE CAROLE AZOSE SASHA MAIL R O O K S I E D AV I D JEANNE MAIMON ALEX GROYSMAN CHANON SIMON
J O U R N A L L AY O U T & D E S I G N YOCHEVED ELAZARY L E V Y FA M I LY P H O T O S ~ S A R A S I M O N
Kollel S taff B OA R D M E M B E R S STEPHEN FA ST - PRESIDE N T ALEX GROYSMAN - VICE PRESID E N T BOB BERRY - SECRETA R Y SA SHA MAIL - TREA SU R E R MICHAEL PHILB R I C K CHANON SIM O N KENT SWIGA R D
OF F IC E MARILYN LEIBERT MARILYN STALCUP
R A B B IS & FA M IL IE S RABBI AVROHOM & ROOKSIE DAVID R O S H KO L L E L
RABBI YEHUDA & SHAINDEL BRESLER RABBI BARAK & RACHEL COHEN RABBI DOVID & GITI FREDMAN RABBI AARON & SARA STEINFEL D LOC A L PA R T T IM E & A LU M N I JEFF & EMILY ALHADEFF RABBI BENYOMIN & SHIRLEY EDELSTO N E RABBI MORDECHAI & RUCHIE FARKA S H RABBI RICHARD & SHARON TOBAN
Seattle Kollel T H E S E A T T L E KO L L E L , F O U N D E D I N 1 9 9 1 , I S A C E N T E R O F T O R A H S T U D Y A N D P O S I T I V E LY EFFECTS THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF JEWS I N T H E N O R T H W E S T, I N C R E A S I N G T H E I R T O R A H S T U D Y A N D A P P R E C I AT I O N A N D LO V E O F J U D A I S M . T H E KO L L E L H A S C U R R E N T LY H A S A S TA F F O F F I V E F U L L T I M E R A B B I S A N D T H E I R W I V E S A N D T H R E E PA R T T I M E . T H E KO L L E L P L AY S A L A R G E R O L E I N M A K I N G S E AT T L E A N D T H E N O R T H W E S T, A V I B R A N T J E W I S H C O M M U N I T Y.
Vision : TO BE AN EXC E L L EN T, C O M M U N I T Y- F O C U S E D O R G A N I Z AT I O N, D E DI C AT E D TO CONTINUOU S TO R A H E DU C AT I O N I N S E AT T L E, W H I C H AT T R A C T S, W E L C O M ES, AND INSPIRES EVER Y J E W I S H P E R S O N TO C O N T I N U A L LY I N C R E A S E H I S O R H E R K NOWLEDGE OF TORAH, TH E R E B Y E N H A N C I N G J E W I S H L I F E & S T R E N G T H EN I N G J E W I S H C ONTINUITY THROUGHOU T T H E PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T.
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Working in a respectful and non-judgmental way, to encourageregular participation of individuals with Torah study resources in the community.
Creating a synergistic relationship between the Kollel, Jewish institutions, and schools where the sum total of our collective efforts is greater than the individual parts.
Providing a wide range of Jewish educational opportunities to any Jewish person, young or old, from absolute beginner to advanced. This is accomplished through a variety of classes and one-on-one study with Kollel faculty.
Working together to develop creative and innovative educational approaches to increase interest in Torah study.
Establishing and staffing an evening community study hall (Beis Medrash) in the Seward Park area. Supporting advanced Torah study in Seattle, thereby creating a valuable resource of ongoing graduate level Torah scholarship.
Identifying unmet Jewish educational needs in the community, and assisting Jewish institutions and schools in their efforts to meet those needs. Helping to attract high caliber Jewish educators who will choose to relocate to Seattle and work in our schools.
YOUTH ~ Summer SEED programs for over 120 children and teenagers ~ Avot U’Bonim learning program for over 120 participants Saturday nights ~ Children’s librar y, Holiday, outreach Shabbatons & special programs reach over 250 children yearly.
W E S T S E AT T L E O U T R E A C H C E N T E R ~ Over 150 unaffiliated & marginally affiliated Jews attend programs and classes with over 30 families & singles joining for shabbat meals each week at the home of Rabbi David & Giti Fredman
V I C TO R I A ~ The Kollel has a full time Rabbi in Victoria, BC and built and maintains the first Mikva in Victoria.
CAMPUS OUTREACH ~ A full time college outreach couple meeting over 50 students each week at UW. ~ Over 50 students joined our special trips to Israel.
~ 85 students have joined the Maimondies leadership training course
WOMEN’S PROGRAMS ~ Five weekly classes for women, Shabbatons, guest speakers and retreats. B E I T M I D R A S H KO L L E L B U I L D I N G ~ Kollel maintains in our new beautiful building, a vibrant study hall, classrooms, satellite learning and a book and audio-visual lending libraries ~ Kollel Boker (early morning) program ~ Sunday morning learning programs & Holiday programs ~ Nightly learning programs & classes with over 80 participants weekly
20 C L A S S E S A W E E K, L E A R N S W IT H OV E R 300 M E N, W OM E N A ND CHILDREN EACH WEEK AND EAC H Y E A R R E A C H E S OV E R 1,000 P E OP L E. PA R T N E R S I N TORAH LINKS UP OVER 50 PEOPLE W E E K LY I N O N E- O N - O N E S T U D Y B Y P H O N E A N D IN P E R S O N. OUR 2 YEAR JEWISH JOURNEY JEWISH S T U D IE S C OU R S E H A S H A D OV E R 150 PAR T IC IPA N T S. T HE MISHNA YOMIT PROGRAM HA S OVE R 200 PA R T I C I PA N T S. T H E KOL L E L S TA R TE D A V I B R A N T, 4 PERSON KOLLEL IN PORTLAND, OR A N C SY & J S U C H A P T E R W IT H O V E R 200 T E E N A G E R S T HE SEATTLE KOLLEL HA S OVER
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ince the beginning, the Lev y family has been there for the Seattle Kollel. 20 years ago, Dr. Rene and Beloria Lev y were the first honorees of the Seattle Kollel on Januar y 3 rd, 1993. So it is a par ticularly great honor, for the Lev ys, that this year for the 21st Seattle Kollel Dinner, the honorees are their son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Elie and Miriam Lev y. Rene & Beloria are proud, but not surprised. “All their lives we have taught our children to be involved in the community. Not just the synagogue, but the whole community,” says Rene. “ In a serious way, not just giving money, but giving of themselves.” The Lev y family were early suppor ters of the Kollel after their rabbi, Rabbi Solomon Maimon, founder of the Seattle Kollel, and Rabbi-Emeritus at Sephardic Bikur Holim, convinced them and others that bringing a Kollel to Seattle was ver y impor tant for building of community. Elie & Miriam have been involved in the Kollel and the greater Seattle
Jewish community since Elie returned to Seattle with his bride, Miriam, in 1997. “ Right away they got involved, helping, hosting, being leaders here,” says Rabbi Avrohom David, Rosh Kollel of the Seattle Kollel. “They are great examples of young families involved in ever y aspect of our community.” “ Being involved is impor tant to the Lev ys”, Elie says. Raising their children in three local Jewish schools , joining all three local Or thodox synagogues; par ticipating on various committees
“It’s how we live our lives, reaching out, sharing our love of Torah, Judaism and community. “ and, in Elie’s case, ser ving as president of Sephardic Bikur Holim in from Januar y 2008-Februar y 2010 , are just a some of the ways they have participated, “ We enjoy sharing our love of Torah, Judaism and community,” Miriam says one recent Monday morning as she prepares to host a weekly Torah class taught in their home by Rooksie David. Elie grew up in Seattle, the oldest of three children. Born in Paris, his Moroccan-born parents 10 brought the
family to Seattle in 1970 so that Rene, a pharmacist and professor, could work and teach at the University of Washington, and the family could be par t of a strong Sephardic community. Elie graduated from Seattle Hebrew Academy, where several of his children attend today, and Yeshiva Or Hazafon, the predecessor to the Nor thwest Yeshiva High School, where the oldest t wo boys now study. Four years at the UW were followed by medical school at the Alber t Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.
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iriam grew up in B rooklyn, where she attended Yeshivah of Flatbush Elementar y school & High School, then Stern College for Women, followed by Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education of Yeshiva University. The oldest of 10 children, her parents have always been active community par ticipants. Her mother, Shifra Hanon has been a teacher at Yeshivah of Flatbush HS for 25 years and ser ves on the board of the Sephardic Community center. Her father, Rabbi Ezra Hanon, a businessman, ser ves on varied committees at Congregation Shaare Zion of B rooklyn, and is a chaplain in hospitals and nursing homes and of ficiates free Jewish burials there. They are Miriam’s greatest mentors of Hesed.
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he couple married in 1994 and moved to Montreal for Elie’s advanced training. Miriam taught first grade Judaics there, and they began their family. Three years later they came to Seattle, where Miriam continued substitute teaching as their family grew. Elie opened Dermatology of Seattle, in Burien, but always tries to work his busy medical practice around the family: Raymond, Ezra, Isaac, Jacob, Beloria, Avraham, and Solomon.
philosophy of the Kollel. Outreach is so impor tant. That ’s what we like so much about the Kollel. It ’s not just 10 rabbis studying, It ’s rabbis and their families, and their par ticipants engaging in the community, reaching out, bringing people in, building community, in addition to hosting classes, Discover y weekends, community seders and celebrations.
Ever yone is in school this year. The older boys are at Nor thwest Yeshiva High School, the next three at Seattle Hebrew Academy, and the t wo youngest at Torah Day School of Seattle.
“They are always hosting someone,” says Rooksie David, who has known Miriam as a parent, a student and most of all, a friend. “ I can always count on Miriam, and of course on Elie, to be ready to help, on a committee, to make a meal, to help a friend or someone in need. She gives of herself, without question.”
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ooksie’s Monday morning class meets in the Lev y’s comfor table living room where the walls are lined and sometimes double-stacked with Jewish books and Judaica. Through the tall windows are peek-a-boo views of Seward Park and Lake Washington. The adjacent dining room is hung with por traits of famous rabbis. “ We have a deep respect for our Rabanim & hope their images inf luence us to follow in their ways” Elie says. “ We want our home to be a place for people to learn and love being Jewish,” he says. “That is similar to the 11
The Seattle Kollel is far more than one synagogue or another, Elie says.
“To us, it’s a crosssection of the community. Its’ purpose is to make Jews more aware of their backgrounds, of who they are and who they can be. “That’s what Rabbi David and the Seattle Kollel have done for Seattle for a quarter century and that’s why our family is so glad to be able to support and be part of it. “ W R IT TEN BY: CATHY GO DW I N
בית הכנסת בקור חולים מחזיקי הדת Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath Congregation EST. 1891 5145 SOUTH MORGAN STREET
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98118 TELEPHONE (206) 721-0970 הדת בית הכנסת בקור חולים מחזיקי Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath Congregation
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Greetings from Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath Congregation Greetings from Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath Congregation
21 Sivan 5772 21 Sivan 5772 June 11, 2012 June 11, 2012 of the Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath community, I congratulate the Seattle On behalf On ofbehalf the Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath community, I congratulate the Seattle Kollel on the occasion of its Twenty First Anniversary Dinner. This is certainly a significant Kollel on the occasion its Twenty Anniversary This is and certainly milestone. The of Kollel has had aFirst profound impact onDinner. Torah learning Jewish a significant in Seattle andhad the entire Pacific Northwest. milestone.observance The Kollel has a profound impact on Torah learning and Jewish observance in Seattle and the entire Pacific Northwest. We salute the Kollel for honoring Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy for their devotion. Elie and Miriam Levy generously support all Torah institutions within our community. May
grant them good health, Dr. long Elie life and the Miriam wherewithal to continue to play a very We saluteHashem the Kollel for honoring and Levy for their devotion. Elie and significant role and to continue to contribute to our community in a meaningful way for Miriam Levy generously support all Torah institutions within our community. May many years to come. Hashem grant them good health, long life and the wherewithal to continue to play a very Kollel much success in the future and continue to play its important role in significantMay roletheand tohave continue to contribute to our community in a meaningful way for strengthening Torah life within our community. many years to come. Sincerely, May the Kollel have much success in the future and continue to play its important role in strengthening Torah life within our community.
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June 17, 2012 Dear Friends, The Board of Directors and staff of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle are delighted to congratulate The Seattle Kollel on its 21st anniversary of providing “Jewish Learning for Every Level.” We recognize the Seattle Kollel as an important institu tion that shares in our pursuit of education and outreach to Jews of all backgrounds. We would like to wish a hearty mazel tov to Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy on being honored at The Seattle Kollel’s 21st Gala Din ner. The Levys have been actively involved in our community especially in Jewish education; Elie has served on the boards of Northwest Yeshiva High School and Sephardic Bikur Holim, and Miriam has been on the board of Seattle Hebrew Academy for many years. We are delighted to express our congratulations
to these two outstanding members of our community. You have graciously shared the gifts of Torah and mitzvot, we are pleased that the community now wants to bestow merit upon C E L E B R AT I NG you. May you go from strength to strength. Sincerely, Mazel Tov, Shelley Bensussen Ron-Ami President Rabbi Meyers Ilya Gamel, Board Chair
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We are writing to express our warmest mazal tov wishes to the Seattle Kollel, the staff, and the 21st annual dinner honorees, Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy.  The Seattle Kollel has influenced Jewish communities throughout the Northwest. The Kollel has been the foundation stone that has enabled exponential growth in the Portland Jewish community. The tireless efforts of Rabbi Avrohom David and the entire Kollel family have enabled new levels of dedication to both Torah values and Jewish community in cities such as Portland, Eugene, and Victoria BC. The sense of gratitude we have for the Seattle Kollel is boundless. Thank you for all of your efforts. Blessings for much continued success. Sincerely,
Rabbi Tzvi Fischer Director
Rabbi Chanan Spivak Director of Outreach
NORTHWEST YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL To Rabbi Avrohom and Rebbitzin Rooksie David and the entire Seattle Kollel,
Dear Friends: The Mishcan – the Tabernacle of the wilderness – was constructed from materials contributed by Bnai Yisrael. When Moshe announced the campaign to collect the materials required to fabricate the Mishcan, the princes of the tribes of Bnai Yisrael immediately and graciously offered to guarantee the adequacy of the supply of materials. The people contributed generously. Their donations exceeded the requirements. As a result, little opportunity remained for the princes to contribute. This disappointment prompted the princes to approach Moshe and propose that they provide the Mishcan’s inaugural offerings. Our Sages are critical of the princes’ guarantee. This is difficult to understand. True, the princes were not called upon to act on their guarantee. However, the generosity of the people does not detract from the immense graciousness of the princes! Our Sages are imparting an important lesson about the responsibilities of leadership. An effective leader assumes responsibility for projects and outcomes. This aspect of leadership was clearly embodied by the princes. They assumed absolute responsibility for the assembly of materials adequate to fabricate the Mishcan. However, a leader must also lead by demonstrating proper behaviors and attitudes. He must, very literally, lead the people by acting before others and thereby, setting the example. This aspect of leadership was not present in the princes’ offer. They did not provide the first contributions to set an example for the nation. Elie and Miriam Levy embody both aspects of leadership delineated by our Sages. They accept upon themselves responsibility for completion of the projects that they undertake. They also lead by example. They are among the first to speak up, to act, and contribute to so many important projects and programs. They are excellent and deserving honorees. Mazal tov to Elie and Miriam. Congratulations to Rabbi David, the Kollel faculty, and the Kollel’s lay and professional supporters on the occasion of the annual gala. Sincerely,
Rabbi Bernie Fox Head of School 5017-90th Ave SE Mercer Island WA 98040 206-232-5272 Fax 206-232-2711 admin@nyhs.com A beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and the Samis Foundation
ATo heartfelt mazelandtov on another yearand of the tireless and utter Rabbi Avrohom Rebbitzin Rooksie David entire Seattle Kollel, devotion onA behalf of the bothand farutter anddevotion wide.onHere inthe Victoria heartfelt mazel tov Jewish on anotherpeople year of tireless behalf of Jewish peoplelike bothto far express and wide. Here in Victoria we’d like tofor express ourcontinued deepest thanks for we’d our deepest thanks your support your continued support of our small Jewish community and wish you continued bracha ofand our small! Jewish community and wish you continued bracha and hatzlacha hatzlacha! Your commitment to developing and maintaining places of Torah learning have spread far beyond the borders of Seattle and we can’t thank you enough. Your unwavering support of our congregation has allowed to reach out and make a difference in so many people’s lives. Your commitment to developing and maintaining places of Torah
learning have spread farallbeyond themay borders of Seattle andhand weincan’t May Hashem continue to bless that you do, He continue to guide your building strong communities and may you see all the fruits of your labors. thank you enough. Your unwavering support of our congregaLikewise, we’d like to to acknowledge the wonderful contributions made byin this tion has allowed reach out and make a difference soyear’s many honorees, Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy. May you both continue to be blessed in everything that people’s lives. you do, and may Hashem continue to give you the strength to continue your great work. May Hashem continue to bless all that you do, may He continue to Rabbi Barak & Rachel Cohen guide your hand in building communities and may you see Congregation Aish HaTorah, Victoria,strong BC, Canada all the fruits of your labors. Sincerely and with the greatest admiration,
Likewise, we’d like to acknowledge the wonderful contributions made by this year’s honorees, Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy. May you both continue to be blessed in everything that you do, and may C E L E B R AT I NG Hashem continue to give you the strength to continue your great work.
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Living Judaism April 25, 2012 To whom it may concern, It is a pleasure and an honor to celebrate the 21st annual gala dinner with Rabbi Avraham David and the dedicated staff of the Seattle Kollel. For nearly a quarter of a century, the Kollel has served as an invaluable resource for our community by offering an array of programs designed to educate and inspire Jews from a wide range of backgrounds and affiliations. I can think of no better way to celebrate the Kollel’s continued achievements than by honoring Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy, who have done so much to elevate the quality of Jewish life here in Seattle. The Levys truly exemplify everything that the Kollel stands for, which is why we wish them and the Kollel much brocha and hatzlacha in all their endeavors for many years to come. Sincerely, Rabbi Mark Spiro Executive Director
Congregation Ahavas Torah congratulates the Seattle Kollel on 21 years of community outreach, providing “Jewish learning for every level.” May Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy be a tremendous source of inspiration for all. We wish the kollel continued blessing and succcess. Mazal Tov,
Rabbi Moshe Derfler And congregation Ahavas Torah {Eugene Oregon}
President: Josh Gladstein Vice Prseident: Binny Greene
VP Education: Zak Shayne Ilana Polack Database: Itai Amon Fundraising: Shawn Sobel Outreach: Emma O’Quin Julia Appelbaum Laurel Aaronson Elana Hasson VP Juniors: Jennifer Mendoza Shuey Strassman Special Projects: Rena Greene Makenna Owens Media: Devon Nikfard Tech: Zev Behar Kalman Clement JSU City President Uriel Cohen Yael Egnal ___________________ Washington Director: Jessica Hoffman
We couldn’t be more pleased to see the Kollel honoring such amazing members of our community as Elie and Miriam Levy. Not only do they learn Torah and support the learning of Torah, they live Torah as well. The Seattle Kollel is a unique Kollel in that its members also fulfill multiple roles. They learn, they teach, and they also live Torah. Jewish outreach is close to our hearts at Seattle NCSY, and we are proud to be partners with the Kollel in this endeavor. Rabbi David and the Kollel have been endlessly supportive of NCSY programs, providing essential services to our youth. The future of the Seattle Jewish community is reliant on selfless, generous individuals who understand the important role of institutions such as the Kollel. Elie and Miriam are not just generous, they are also involved. They both have a vision for themselves, for their children, and for their community, and they do the work to make it happen. Thank you, Levy family and the Kollel, for continuing to bring Torah to the masses.
City/JSU Director: Ari Hoffman
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Ari and Jessica Hoffman, Directors, Seattle NCSY
Torah High Admin: Rabbi Mark Spiro Parent Liason: Julie Greene Bookeeper Sigrid Ben Ezra
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On behalf of the TDS staff, faculty and Board of Directors, I extend warm congratulations to the Seattle Kollel on the celebration of its 21st Anniversary. Congratulations to honorees Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy. The Levy family is a paradigm of giving. They perceive the needs of the community and the individual and provide for each in a thoughtful, modest, and selfless way.
Randy Kessler עמו"ש Dear Friends, We are all lucky to have such a model of chessed in our midst. TREASURER On behalf of the TDS staff, Board of Directors, I extend May the faculty Kollel andand the entire Levy family go from strength warm to Yossi Babani strength. congratulations to the Seattle Kollel on the celebration of its 21st SECRETARY AND Anniversary. Best,
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Mike Eisenstein Congratulations to honorees Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy. The Levy family is a BOARD MEMBERS paradigm of giving. They the needs of the community and the Rabbi perceive Sheftel Skaist Kathy Brockman individual and provide for each in a thoughtful, modest, and selfless way. Rabbi Binyomin Edelstone Esther Friend
Jessica We are allHoffman lucky to have such a model of chessed in our midst. Nechama Poyurs Ariel Prizont
May the Kollel and the entire Levy family go from strength to BOARD OF GOVERNORS strength. Shelly Russak Best,Lynda Wegodsky
We take this opportunity to thank Rosh Kollel Rabbi Avrohom David and the other Rabbis, staff, and family members at the Seattle Kollel for your tireless efforts. You have truly lived up to the motto “Jewish learning for every level.” The Seattle Kollel, through dedication to the study of Torah, has demonstrably impacted Jewish life and learning throughout the Pacific Northwest. All of us at Congregation Shevet Achim wish a hearty yasher koach to this year’s honorees, Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy. We wish the Seattle Kollel continued success in this most holy of endeavors.
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3528 South Ferdinand Street, Seattle, Washington 98118 206.722.1200 Phone 206.723.1449 Fax office@tdsseattle.org Torah Day School of Seattle is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID# 73-1652321.
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Mazal Tov to Miriam & Elie Levy On a well deser ved honor. Your dedication to the Seattle Jewish community is inspirational. Larr y & Shelly Russak
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Elie & Miriam We are all so grateful to you both for your unwavering devotion to Klal Israel. The impact you have on so many lives is immeasurable. You are amazing role models and community builders. May Hashem continue to bless you and your family with happiness, health and success. Love, Eli, Rebecca & family
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A special thanks to Rabbi Nate Segal for being such a great friend and Advocate for the Seattle Kollel
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The Seattle Kollel Thanks and appreciates greatly the financial support and encouragement Of Torah U’Mesorah that has enabled us to continue in Seattle and through out the Pacific NW.
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”אך יראו את ה ‘ ועבדתם אותו באמת—בכל לבבכם {כד:“ } שמואל א ‘ יב.כי יראו את אשר הגדל עמכם It is impossible to express our complete appreciation to the Seattle Kollel for the plethora of activities and thousands of hours of Torah study it has achieved in 21 years. Our family has benefited greatly from the SEED program in the summers, the Discover y seminars, Rabbi Mansour ’s Thursday night tele-shiurim and the nightly Ar vit minyan. We deeply cherish the Seattle Kollel, including its Rabbis, their wives and families & its dedicated staff and we hope to continue to support this essential educationaloutreach institution of our community for decades to come. May Hashem help the Seattle Kollel continue to grow and influence the whole Pacific Northwest for decades to come. Elie & Miriam Levy and Family 26
Gold Page Mazel Tov to the Seattle Kollel For providing twenty one years of Jewish educational opportunities to the Seattle Jewish Community. May you always continue to be a light to the community Dr. Barr y J. & Dolores R. Schneider Fort Worth, Texas Eric Schneider Renton, Washington
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Chai Page To our dear friends, Miriam and Elie, It is befitting that you receive this well deser ved honor upon your 18th year of marriage because you both have contributed great “ life� and spiritual growth to our community. May Hashem continue to bless your beautiful family - and may you go from strength to strength! Velma & Isaac Almo Adina & Jack Almo
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Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy And Yasher Koach to our amazing staff: Rabbi Avrohom and Rooksie David Rabbi Yehuda and Shandel Bresler Rabbi Aaron and Sara Steinfeld Rabbi David and Giti Fredman Rabbi Barak and Rachel Cohen Rabbi Richard and Sharon Toban Rabbi Binyomin and Shirley Edelstone Mrs. Marilyn Leibert Ms. Marilyn Stalcup For all that you do in our community to enhance Jewish life, strengthen Jewish continuity, and inspire Jewish learning! Alex Groysman 29
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Elie & Miriam On being honored by the Seattle Kollel Your devotion and ser vice to the Seattle community ensures the continuity of Judaism and our people for generations to come. We pray that Hashem will grant you and the children good health and happiness to enable you to continue doing chesed in Seattle, other US communities and in Israel. We love you, admire you and thank you for being such wonder ful children and siblings. Dad & Mom Eli & Orlie & family Daniel 33
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... יהיו עמלים עימהם לשם שמים,” וכל העמלים עם הצבור “ . מעלה אני עליכם שכר הרבה כאלו עשיתם,ואתם “Let all those who occupy themselves with the affairs of the community do so only for the sake of Heaven... But as for you,” { says God }, “I credit you with great reward, as if you had accomplished it.” ~ Avot 2:2
Elie & Miriam, You continue to inspire us with your efforts on behalf of your community, always for the sake of Heaven. May HaShem continue to bless you and your family with peace and prosperity.
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Love, Ezra & Shifra Hanon Sam Hanon Eli & Rochelle Dweck Ralph & Ami Sasson Alan & Deborah Berger Oren & Syma Guttman Faraj & Minna Samra Hymie & Esther Mishan Ike Hanon Dubbin Hanon
Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy May your love and enthusiasm for Torah Learning and Mitzvot And your dedication to the entire Jewish Community never cease to inspire us. Thank you for being great friends and advocates for The Seattle Kollel. We appreciate all of your hard work tremendously. May you and your family have health, happiness and prosperity for many years to come to continue your important work. Rabbi Avrohom & Rooksie David Rabbi Yehuda & Shaindel Bresler Rabbi Barak & Rachali Cohen Rabbi Binyomin & Shirley Edelstone Rabbi Dovid & Giti Fredman Rabbi Aaron & Sara Steinfeld Rabbi Richard & Sharon Toban 35
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With gratitude to: Rabbi & Rooksie David And the other selfless and brilliant Kollel Rabbis & Rebbetzins For illuminating the darchai noam of Torah for us and so many other Seattleites Diane and Michael Medved
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Mazal Tov to: Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy. David & Jo Anne Greene & Family
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Miriam & Elie Levy On this well deser ved honor. May your home always sing with Torah and Mitzvot. Thank you to the Seattle Kollel and all its hard working staff & teachers. May you continue to enrich our community and enable Jewish learning for ever y level for many more years to come. Scott, Sasha, Naftali & Yehuda Mail
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Mazal Tov to Elie & Miriam Levy. Both of you are wonder ful role models in our community. May Hashem continue to bless you and your family “MiToch Otzaro HaTov � Eli & Eva Genauer
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Your door is open to all those who seek shelter. Your hearts are open to those in need of kindness. Your minds are open to the truth of Torah. May Hashem shower your family With blessings and Strength to continue the valuable work you do each day Esther & Michael Friend & Family
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Thank You to the entire Kollel community (including rabbi’s, rebbetizin’s, administrators and volunteers) for your countless time and effort in providing us with a continuing Jewish education, inspiration and a real sense of community! - Boris & Diana Poperny
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Elie & Miriam You both exemplify so many of the wonder ful attributes of Tzelem Elokim where you mirror Hashem’s middot. You pack your days and nights with hesed. We are all blessed to have you in our midst. Thank you for setting the bar up high. Hazak u Baruch, Adam & Beth
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Full Page Mazal Tov Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy Your community involvement is an inspiration to us all. The Vaillancourt/Levinger Family
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To the Seattle Kollel From your friends up north Thank you for all the torah and spirituality that you bring to so many communities We are appreciative for your hosting the Ari Grashin {}ע”ה Thursday night cholent and Torah class You are a beacon of light to so many - keep up the great work that you do …And keep associating yourselves with people as special as Dr. Elie and miriam levy Mazel tov, Miriam & Elie -you are an inspiration to us all! The Grashin Families Anchorage ~ New York ~ Chicago ~ Jersey City ~ Melbourne 46
Full Page Mazal Tov to Elie & Miriam on this well deser ved honor! Many thanks to The Seattle Kollel for all they do for our Seattle community! Ken & Lynda Wegodsky
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Full Page Mazal Tov to Miriam & Elie Levy On a well deser ved honor. May you continue to enrich our community for years to come. Thank you to all the Kollel families for all you do. Fred & Debbie Barber Jacob, Rosalyn, Daniella & Rebekah
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Mazel Tov to Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy and thank you for all that you do for the Kollel and for so many institutions in our community. Steve & Ruth Fast & Family
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Thank you to Rabbi Avrohom and Rooksie, and to all the Kollel Rabbis and their families for providing such a wonder ful addition to the Torah learning and teaching in our community. You have made a tremendous difference for our family.
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IN HONOR OF OUR DEAR FRIENDS, Elie & Miriam Levy We admire your enthusiasm and commitment to our community, your generosity and your kindness . May HaKadosh Baruch Hu bless you and your wonder ful family with good health and happiness and may you see your children follow in your footsteps. Beseeman Tov ! Sharon & Larr y Adatto
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To Our Dear Friends Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy Hashem brought us together in the same row at Kal The relationship continued with the privilege of becoming your friends and studying Navi together weekly You set an example to the entire community with your devotion to studying and supporting Torah, imbuing your children with a love for Torah and Judaism and respect for Hachamim, your diligence in Teffilah BiTzibur, and your amazing Hessed. It is a testament to the rock solid Torah Hinuch that you received in the home of your illustrious parents, Dr. and Mrs. Rene Levy and Rabbi and Mrs. Ezra Hanon May you see much nahat from your children, continue to grow in Torah and continue to inspire the Seattle community and beyond
Full Page Mazel Tov to the Levys on being chosen as this year ’s honorees. Their support of the Kollel, Jewish institutions, and individuals, has been vital to our community. They really demonstrate to us and their family the priority of constant Jewish learning and giving. May we all be blessed to use the Kollel to grow in our learning, and through our growth in Torah, help further the continuance of a strong and vibrant Torah community in the Northwest. Moshe & Maleah Spinell
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To Our Dear Friends, Miriam & Elie, Mazel tov on this well deser ved honor. You have always been and continue to be incredible community leaders and role models. You are “ frum� to the core, leading your lives with incredible emunah, open hearts and limitless soul. May you continue to thrive and be of tremendous support to your community near and far.
Mazel Tov to the Seattle Kollel for 21 years of being a beacon of Jewish learning, and to Elie & Miriam for all you do for our community. Michael & Amy Eisenstein
We love you. Beth, Erica, Jill, Michelle, Michelle, Tamar & Tamara
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Miriam & Elie Levy, Thank you for leading by example. The way you live your lives, raise your children and give to the community embodies the teachings of the Torah.
In support of The Seattle Kollel on your 21st Anniversar y.
In the spirit of Elie and his multi-color shirts, we appreciate the Kollel opening their doors to shirts of all colors. May we all continue to embrace Torah values while growing our community.
“Hi, Mom� Sarah & Chaim Gar finkel
Daniel & Francine Birk
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”על שלושה דברים העולם עומד על “ התורה ועל העבודה ועל גמילות חסדים “ On three things, the world stands- on Torah, ser vice to G-d and acts of kindness”
Mazal Tov to Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy True pillars of our community Dalia & Jeff Amon Amy & Simon Amiel Albert Behar Carole & Michael Behar Jamileh & David Behar Nachshon Ben Ami Shelly & Michael Brown Chani & sam Cohen Fred Damboritz Raniel & Nathan Hassan Benjamina & Jacob Menashe Rachelly & Yogev Nuna Debbie Shapiro Naomi & Jeff Solam Ruti & Steve Youaker
Mazel tov to the honorees Elie & Miriam Levy May you go from strength to strength Chuck Broches & Connie Kanter
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In honor of our friends Elie & Miriam Congratulations to
In appreciation of their support of the Seattle Kollel. We are grateful to have this opportunity to recognize them for their efforts on behalf of the Seattle Jewish Community. May you continue to go from strength to strength.
Elie & Miriam Chazak U’Baruch For all your hard work for the community Rick Eskenazi
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Mazal Tov to Elie & Miriam on this well deser ved honor. Your commitment to Torah, Avoda, and Gemilut Chasadim is an inspiration to us all. The example you set has lead so many to greater heights in their per formance of mitzvot and in strengthening their relationship with Hashem.
Mabrouk and Mazal Tov to Elie & Miriam on this well deser ved honor! Many thanks to The Seattle Kollel for all they do for our Seattle community! Dave & Diana Azose Neese & Carole Azose Mo & Helene Azose
May you and your family merit only the best of all things in both Ruchniot and Gashmiot so you can continue all of the amazing work you do for the Seattle Jewish community. Ezra & Aliza Genauer and Family
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Dear Elie & Miriam,
Congratulations to
Mazal Tov!
Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy
On this well deser ved honor
On this well deser ved honor.
Evelyn & Michael Benzikr y
Harr y & Beverly Varon
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L’Chayim To the Seattle Kollel and Dr. and Mrs. Elie Levy A match made in heaven for which we are eternally grateful! Tizku L’mitzvos Chanon & Sara Simon & Family
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Congratulations Elie & Miriam On recieving this well deser ved honor. Thanks for all you do for the Kollel and the entire community. You are true exemplars of living based on Torah, Avoda V ’gemilut Chasadim.
With much appreciation of Elie & Miriam for opening their home for our Monday morning class. Your support of Torah learning is admirable. May we continue to increase in our Torah knowledge.
Congratulations Kollel for your significant and enduring ser vice to the entire community, and for your choice of “second generation honorees” to symbolize the Kollel ’s past, present and future role.
Monday Morning Class
All the best, Jeanne & Al Maimon
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With gratitude to the Almighty for the many college students at the University of Washington who have merited to study at a Yeshiva or Seminar y in Jerusalem. We salute the dedication of Rabbi Aaron Steinfeld, Senior Director And Rebbetzin Sara Steinfeld, Director of THE JEWISH STUDENT EXPERIENCE and the relentless help of Rabbi Avrohom David, Rosh Kollel, The Seattle Kollel
To Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy For all the amazing work they have done for the community Thank You! The Schaloum Family
We pray for their increased success. Professor Yitzchok Klar
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Congratulations to the Kollel. And in recognition of
Congratulations to This year ’s honorees and to the Seattle Kollel on their 21st anniversar y.
for all the great work that they do
Dr. Paul Sytman
Elliott Bresler
Rabbi Yehuda & Shaindel Bresler
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In honor of Rooksie David,Giti Fredman, Shaindel Bresler, and Techiya Levine,
Congratulations to the Seattle Kollel
the outstanding Seattle Leaders of the
on their 21st anniversar y
Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project.
And to Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy.
Thank you. Susan Leeds, MSW Psychotherapist
Norman & Lisa Behar
www.susanleeds.com 425-454-2835
In honor of Elie and Miriam and the Families of The Seattle Kollel David & Tzippy Twersky
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Congratulations to The Seattle Kollel on your 21st Anniversar y! I know your hard work and dedication to the Jewish Community is never ending. The Seattle Kollel ’s rich variety of programming touches the lives of so many. Thank you. May the learning in the Raphael Dovid Hyman Beis Medrash continue to grow. Stan & Judie Sherr
Mazel Tov! In honor of Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy
Elie & Miriam
and in recognition of the work of the
Thanks so much for your support
members of the Seattle Kollel.
of The Seattle Kollel
Rabbi Bernie & Shirley Fox
Kent & Bracha Swigard
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:יוסי בן יועזר איש צרידה אומר ,”יהי ביתך בית ועד לחכמים; והוי מתאבק בעפר רגליהם “ .ושותה בצמא את דבריהם Yosi ben Yoezer of Tzeredah said: Let your house be a meetinghouse for the sages and sit amid the dust of their feet and drink in their words with thirst.
Dear Elie and Miriam, Your selfless dedication and boundless ser vice to
Mazal Tov Elie and Miriam! You embody the words of this Mishna. May your house continue to be a center of Torah learning; May you continue to build relationships with great teachers of Torah; May you eagerly internalize
our community are truly an inspiration to all of us. With our utmost admiration.
their messages even as you embody them externally.
Kaden, David & families
With love, Bension & Elana Maimon Jonathan & Leah Jacobson Menachem & Judy Maimon & Families
Elie and Miriam: Mazal Tov on your well deser ved honor. We are proud of you. May you go from strength to strength. With all our love, Shimon & Risha Dadoun
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To our dear friends Elie and Miriam, We are so impressed with the daily acts of chessed you per form and the incredible ways
In recognition of the inspiring
your influence brings people closer to Torah.
accomplishments of
May you be blessed with the strength and ability
Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom & Rooksie David
to continue setting such a great example. Chazak u ’Baruch!
Mordechai & Miriam Elazar y
Love, Jacob & Leah Almo & Family
Congratulations to the Seattle Kollel on their 21st anniversar y And to Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy On this well deser ved honor. Larr y & Anita Altose
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Congratulatiovs to the Seattle Kollel And to the Levy Family. Keep up the good work ! Morris & Sharon Babani
Best wishes to the
I am proud to seemy son, David Hyman
Seattle Kollel on your 21st Anniversar y
commemerated above the Kollel ’s Beis Medrash. May we all learn and grow in his memor y.
Yechiel Bromberg ~ Elite insurance Roberta Hyman
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Mazal Tov
Congratulations to the honorees
Elie and Miriam!
Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy.
In appreciation of the valuable work
Your ser vice to the Seattle Jewish community
you do for our community.
is an inspiration to all.
Jack & Bestsy Babani
Yaacov Azuz
Yossi & Sara Babani
Thank you to our honorees Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy for all you do for the Seattle Kollel and our community. You are an example we could all aspire to. Thank you David Greene for all your help. Marilyn Stalcup 68
Thank you Elie and Miriam for bringing such light and inspiration to our community Jason & Laura Haleva
With tremendous gratitude to Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy for all that they have done for our family. A huge Mazel Tov to The Seattle Kollel on their 21st Anniversar y. Ken & Marilyn Leibert
In honor of Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy. Mazel Tov!
Mazel Tov to the Kollel on this anniversar y! Janice and Ellis Cohen
Mr. Moise & Mrs. Anne V. Israel
Chazak u ’Baruch to Miriam and Elie, and to the Rabbis & staff of the Seattle Kollel! Jennifer & Randy Kessler
In honor of Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy, Rabbi Avrohom & Rooksie David & the entire Kollel Family Rabbi Michoel & Devorah Cohen, now in Detroit 69
In honor of Rabbi Avrohom & Rooksie David. A great couple.
Mazal Tov to Miriam & Elie Ruth and Lou Schapiro
David & Judith Heinemann
In honor of Rabbi Avrohom & Rooksie David. In honor of our dear neice and nephew ~ Rabbi Barak & Rachel Cohen
We are so happy honoring Dr. Elie & Miriam! Rabbi & Mrs. Solomon Maimon
Ephraim & Dassi Gottlieb
In honor of the Seattle Kollel ’s continued commitment to our community Sharon Boguch
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Mazal Tov to Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy and to the Rabbis & staff of the Seattle Kollel! Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rubin
Mazal Tov to Dr. Elie & Miriam Miriam, I miss coming to your house monay mornings for class. Judy Posner
Mazal Tov Elie & Miriam on this well deserevd honor. You shine as leaders in our community.
Mazal Tov to Our dear friends Elie & Miriam Michel & Anat Toledano & family from Montreal
Lea & Michal Geller
To the Seattle Kollel We appreciate all that you do and all that you are. Bud & Cindy Flowers
Mazal Tov to Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy and to the Rabbis & staff of the Seattle Kollel!
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Larr y & Fortune Azose
Mazal Tov to Dr. Elie and Miriam Levy on this well deser ved honor. Their dedication and commitment are an inspiration to the Jewish Community.
Thank you to David & Giti Fredman & family for making us feel welcome at the Kollel
Ruben Owen
Jason Epstein
“”זה השער לה‘ צ ד ֹיקים יבאו בו
~ Psalm 118
Congratulations to the Seattle Kollel on your 21st Anniversar y
This is the gate of Hashem; the righteous shall enter into it.
May your home always be a shaar which brings people closer to Hashem. May many righteous people enter thrugh it. With much affection, Rabbi Morton & Leya Moskowitz
Paul & Laura Yoshihara
To our dear friends Elie and Miriam Levy. Mazal Tov on this most deser ved honor Magda Schaloum & Lucia De Funis
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Congratulations to the Seattle Kollel for all the fine work you do. Yarden Weidenfeld
To our dear friends Miriam & Elie, Mazel Tov on this well-deser ved honor! Your dedication to Jewish learning is inspirational! Love, Sharon and Sam Mezistrano
Mazal Tov Elie & Miriam! We feel so honored to know such special people! Thank you for all the work that you do!
Best Wishes to our Dear Friends Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy
The Murrays Midwest Confections
Yeshiva Mikdash Melech ~ Rabbi Haim Benoliel
Mazal Tov to Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy and to the Rabbis & staff of the Seattle Kollel! Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Leiber
Mazal Tov Miriam & Elie.
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Isaac & Luci Varon
Mazal Tov to Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy and to the Rabbis & staff of the Seattle Kollel! Andrew & Elise Jacobs
Best Wishes From
Congratulations on reaching 21 years
Jamie & Ivy Nugent Adam & Chelsea Truesdell
Richard Ginnis
Congratulations Elie and Miriam On this magnificent honor. Dana & Jay Azose
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Mazal Tov Elie and Miriam Yasher Koach for all that you do! With love, Asher & Yirat Dahan
With great appreciation to Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy And Rabbi Yehuda & Shaindel Bresler Raphael & Shira Katsman & Family
Mazal Tov to Elie & Miriam! Thank you to the Kollel staff for your tireless efforts to strengthen and build our community and the Pacific Northwest with Torah Guidance. Helping People Get Out of Their Own Way www.StuartKaufman. com
David Fichtenberg
Congratulations Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy On this well deser ved honor Best Wishes, Greg & Dorothy Roer
Congrats to Dr. and Mrs. Levy! In Loving Memor y of Jack Genauer Akiva Friend
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