You have quickly become crowd favorites here in Holliswood- your warmth and wisdom
has captivated us all!
Steve
May you continue your efforts on behalf of our shul and the Jewish community in good health for many years to come!
Carol & Harold Finkel
There must be something in the water in Hillcrest,
the community that gave us
the Reisses and the Spitzes
Two couples who are
so dedicated to our Shul
* * *
Yasher Koach to Steve,
the many faceted Diamond
who is devoted in so many ways
to the Community
Jill & Seth Goldstein
Mazal tov and best wishes to
Chava & Ray Reiss and Steve Diamond
Your devotion to our shul and community is exceptional. May all your good deeds on behalf of the klal merit you and your family years of good health and happiness.
In recognition of Leora and Zevi Spitz
for all the kindness and inspiration they have afforded us since their arrival in Holliswood.
What a bracha to have such a fine couple in our midst.
Mazal tov on this well deserved honor.
Sima & Herman Hertzberg
Chava and Ray,
Hillcrest's loss was Holliswood's gain!
We so appreciate all that you do for the shul,
especially agreeing to be our honorees tonight!
Leora and Rabbi Zevi,
What can we do to keep you here?!
We think there is an opening for Guests of Honor next year....
Steve, if these walls could talk, and those of the
Young Israel of Jamaica Estates, tales of chesed and kindness
would be told the likes that none have heard.
May you continue until 120. Who better than you to evoke
our fond memories of the beloved Al Lashinsky
Debbie and Johnny Joseph
Mazel Tov to our honorees
These unique individuals represent the
past, present and future of our kehilla.
May the community continue to grow and flourish
for many years to come.
A special thank you to Rabbi and Adeena Penner
for their support during this difficult year.
Best Wishes,
Howie, Debbie, Ari and Rachel
Margolin
Mazal Tov to our co-honorees
We are, indeed, fortunate to be listed in their company!
Steve, You are most deserving of this special recognition.
It is fitting that your contributions
to our community be acknowledged by the
Dr. Al Lashinsky Community Service Award, an individual,
who like you, selflessly gave so much to others.
Rabbi Zevi and Leora, We are proud to be swept into this dinner on your coattails. In the short time that you have been here you have added erudition, guidance, richness and spark to our community. Tizku L'Mitzvot!
Chava and Ray
To Our Dear Children:
Yael and Rabbi Yehuda Mermelstein
Danielle and Josh Sternberg
Ilana and Dan Dalnekoff
We are unceasingly amazed by your character, integrity,
kindness, and optimism. (How did you ever tolerate your parents)!!
We are in awe of the skill and patience with which
you arelovingly raising your children.
You make us look good!
MOMMY (aka CHAVA aka Supersafta - It's a bird, it's an El-Al plane...) and
DADDY (aka Ray aka (Super)SABA (more powerful than a speeding Thomas Train, able to leap over scattered toys with a single bound...)
To Our Dear Grandchildren:
MOSHE - Budding Chazzan and Baal Koreh
YISRAEL ARYEH - Computer Wunderkind
YOCHEVED - Miss Congeniality
CHANA - Fashionista with an insuppressible Smile
YITZY - Mr. Mischief
RACHEL SHEERA - Just Plain Yummy
ATYAN - Scooter/Skater/Hockey player
OREN - Another Yummy
LEO - Prodigious Puzzlemeister
LYLA - Dainty Miss Imagination
You are very lucky to have such wonderful parents.
You are lucky that your grandparents have saved up lots of airline miles.
We love you!
MOMMY (aka CHAVA aka Supersafta - It's a bird, it's an El-Al plane...) and
DADDY (aka Ray aka (Super)SABA (more powerful than a speeding Thomas Train, able to leap over scattered toys in a single bound...)
To our dear sister and brother-in-law
Chava and Ray Reiss
You are a wonderful couple and role models to us all.
MAZAL TOV on this well deserved honor.
We love you!
Aviva and Benny Adler
Yoni, Elisheva, Atara, Ari, Gilad, Eitan,
Rami and Meital
We extend a heartfelt Mazal Tov to Chava and Ray
for their leadership, and warm and generous hospitality
for the community at large.
Steve, we can not think of a worthier first recipient of the Dr. Al Lashinsky Community Service Award.
We wish Leora & Zevi Spitz much continued
hatslacha in their service to Klal Israel.
May our shul go from strength to strength
Rivka and Avi Federgrun
Mazal tov to our siblings
CHAVA and RAY REISS
on this well deserved honor
May you continue to go from strength to strength as
you continue your devotion to the Young Israel of Holliswood
and many other worthy Jewish causes
Your family and your community are lucky to have you!
With love and admiration from your "little sister's" family
Leora and Marty Fineberg
Gavriel, Zachary, Ari, Sam and Tamar
Mazal Tov to our special friends Chava and Ray Reiss
on this well deserved honor bestowed upon them tonight by
the Young Israel of Holliswood.
May you continue to keep doing all the chesed you do for your community and Klal Yisrael and may you also have much nachas from all of your wonderful children and grandchildren.
Mazal tov to Rabbi Zevi and Leora Spitz
Ita and Larry Golzman
Edith and Steve Gruen
Lydia and Charles Hoffman
Miriam and Shopsy Kanarek
Janet and George Klein
Susan and Milton Ottensoser
Susan and Ralph Sherman
Mazal tov to our extraordinary honorees, Chava and Ray,
Reb Zevi and Leora, and Steve.
Your dedication, commitment and energy on behalf of our kehilla helps to make Holliswood the very special gorgeous mosaic that it is!
Wishing you all continued hatzlacha in all your endeavors!
Thank you for all that you have done for Holliswood
Betty and Steven Nissenfeld
To the two people who would do
anything for anyone
(aka Chava and Ray Reiss),
We have this one night to show our appreciation, but it would take a lifetime
to scratch the surface.
Thank you, and congratulations!
Love,
Yael & Yehuda, Danielle & Josh,
Ilana & Dan,
and your (many) adoring grandchildren
LEADERSHIP...
Is that rare quality possessed by a courageous few who are able to provide guidance, direction, counsel and support to and for the benefit of others.
We acknowledge a deep debt of gratitude to
RABBI MARC AND ADEENA PENNER
and their amazing family for their profound impact on our community. Rabbi Penner gives real legs to the oft overused term "tireless". He and his family serve as role models in the most authentic sense of the word and are the exemplars of the true agenda of our faith.
Ray and Chava
We recognize with appreciation two individuals who are veritable pillars of our community.
DR. ALVIN LASHINSKY A"H whose legendary efforts on behalf of the
Jewish community of Queens has been instrumental in the
germination and ascendancy of our wonderful Mikdash Me'at.
MR. ABE NAYMARK whose extraordinary generosity will allow our shul
to become a jewel that will flourish for generations to come.
We wish to acknowledge the exceptional warmth and kindness that we have undeservedly been
the recipients of from RABBI SHLOMO AND KAREN HOCHBERG
whom we hold in the highest esteem.
They exemplify the power of leadership with humility.
Finally, we wish to nominate DR. STEVE NISSENFELD for the Presidential Hall of Fame.
He is a mover, a shaker and most of all, a doer, and we are grateful for
his indefatigable sense of duty and commitment to our shul.
Ray and Chava
Congratulations to Chava & Ray,
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve.
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul are an inspiration for all of us to follow.
Judy, Ari, Aliza & Moshe, Rena & Rani Shulman
Congratulations to
Chava & Ray,
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve.
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul
are an inspiration for all of us to follow.
Ruth and Jeff Sprintz
Leora and Zevi
We are so proud of your community involvement and dedication to spreading Torah values.
We admire your thirst for learning & wealth of knowledge, which you tirelessly share with others.
Your exemplary middot, dedication to your children and the friendship you offer
to both young and old are a tribute to your grandparents and a model for all of our family.
We appreciate how warmly the Holliswood community has embraced you,
and are grateful to Rabbi and Mrs. Penner for sharing with you
the Rabbinic Guidebook on how to serve a community with love and devotion.
We are blessed to have you as children
and are certain that Klal Yisrael will be blessed to have you as leaders.
May you both, together with Esther and Yosef,
be zoche to lead a life filled with bracha and mazel wherever your roles take you.
With love and gratitude to Hashem,
Mommy and Daddy
Mazal Tov to
Chava and Ray
You moved into Holliswood and immediately endeared yourselves to the entire community. You combine warmth and hospitality, elegance, class and grace as you welcome all into to your home (and that we never have to guess what we are eating is an added bonus.)
Your simchat hachayim and sense of humor enhances our community.
Rabbi Zevi and Leora
A talented couple who are destined to continue bringing Torah and Learning to Klal Yisroel. You enrich our community with your insights, divrei torah, conviviality and sense of humor. Your unassuming, behind the scenes efforts are much appreciated, acknowledged and respected.
May you continue deriving much nachas from Estee and Yosef,
as we all enjoy watching them grow and develop
Steve
A gentleman of great class and propriety, honesty and menchleichkeit, a true Patriarch of the Holliswood and Jamaica Estates communities. Your sensitivity and caring for people of all ages is greatly admired. You are always willing to “step up to the plate” and are there when needed. And your winkies are much sought after and enjoyed! We look forward to seeing you back in Shul!
Karyn and Shalom and Family
Congratulations to
Chava & Ray,
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve.
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul are an inspiration for all of us to follow.
Jody & Steve Fox
We salute you
Chava and Ray,
for all you have done for your shul and for all of us.
We salute the example you set by your commitment to friends, family and Klal Yisrael
Debbie & David Kahn
Maurice & Renee Klugman
Gladys & Rabbi David Moseson
Mashy & Bob Oppenheimer
Danny & Rivky Silverman
Betty & Larry Shusterman
Shelly & Sid Newman
From embryonic conception to its naissance,
the idea to honor Ray and Chava at this year's dinner
was an astute decision.
Ray and Chava have found fertile ground
to lend their twin talents to the community.
They will always deliver for you!
We congratulate all the honorees on this blessed event!
Raphael Reiss, M.D. F.A.C.O.G
Jack Kanarek, M.D.,F.A.C.O.G
Stacey Charnes, M.D., F.A.C.O.G
Chani Berger, R.P.A.
With pride and joy, we wish Mazel Tov
To our dear children
Leora & Zevi Spitz
Upon receiving the Keter Torah Award.
You have both managed to engage and inspire
the community of Holliswood in a very short time.
Your accomplishments are many
and your commitment to Torah values unparalleled.
May Hashem grant you the strength to continue
in the path you have chosen and may you always receive
much nachas from our adorable grandchildren.
We Love You!
Mom and Dad
In honor of
Mom & Dad x 2
Siblings x 9
No words can express how lucky we feel
to be part of such a wonderful family.
And no words can express how lucky you should feel that we are part of your family.
:)
We Love You!
Zevi & Leora
Congratulations to our friends and neighbors:
Chava and Dr. Ray Reiss for being selected as the guests of honor. I, Alexander Weingarten, have worked with Ray for many years at LIJ. He and Chava have always typified the best of human kindness and dedication.
Leora and Rabbi Zevi Spitz-Keter Torah Awardees: Thank you for making our community stronger both physically and spiritually.
Steven Diamond: Congratulations upon receiving the Alvin M. Lashinsky Community Service Award. You typify the hard work and devotion that
Dr. Lashinsky committed to our synagogue and community.
Best wishes to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Pennerforanother great year in Holliswood
Sincerely,
Meryl Ann, Alexander,
Mark, Michael, Michelle and Marnie Weingarten
Mazel Tov to Our Dear Friends
Chava and Ray Reiss
whose warmth, kindness and midot tovot set an example for us all, while their commitment to our Kehillah and to Klal Yisrael serve to inspire us.
We would also like to express our gratitude and admiration to
Leora and Rabbi Zevi Spitz
Thank you for all your efforts in enriching and infusing
an appreciation for learning. Your dedication and tireless efforts
to our community are greatly appreciated.
Yasher Koach to Steve Diamond
May Hashem bless you with the strength to continue your work
on behalf of Young Israel of Holliswood and Klal Yisrael.
The Pieri and Weltz Families
Congratulations to
Chava & Ray,
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul are an inspiration for all of us to follow.
Caren & Harvey Barnett
MAZEL TOV
CHAVA AND RAY,
LEORA AND ZEVI
YOU DO HILLCREST PROUD!!!
RACHELLE AND AVI BITTON
RENA AND SOL GELERNTER
Congratulations to
Chava & Ray, Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul are
an inspiration for all of us to follow.
Linda and Murray Bod and Family
Mazel Tov to Leora & Zevi Spitz
upon receivng the Keter Torah Award.
May you continue to be a source of inspiration and role models
for us all as well as to your own beautiful family.
Mazel Tov to Steve Diamond who is truly a diamond of a man.
You have always been very involved in the shul and community
and are very deserving of being honored with the
Dr. Alvin Lashinsky Community Service Award.
Mazel Tov to Chava & Ray Reiss
upon beingthe Guests of Honor.
Helen Bohorodzaner
Judy & Eliezer Weiner
Kol Hakavod to the Honorees.
Your efforts have helped make the
Young Israel of Holliswood
a very special place.
Michael and Randi Botek
Warm wishes of Mazel Tov to our dear friend
Steve Diamond
The 1st recipient of the Dr. Alvin Lashinsky Community Service Award
You are truly deserving of this honor and we wish you good health and strength
to continue serving the needs of our Jamaica Estates/Holliswood community.
Steve Diamond, our first Dr. Alvin M. Lashinsky Community Service Awardee, who has devoted several decades to the development of the orthodox communities of Jamaica Estates and Holliswood and their respective youth departments.
May Hashem reward you for all your efforts.
Dr. Rubin & Toby Cooper & Family
Dear Leora & Zevi
"Tov shem mayshemen tov"
You make your families proud!
With all our love,
Aunt Rachel Uncle Ari
Gabi & Shlomit
Mazel Tov
Leora and Zevi
I am so proud of you.
May you have nachas from your beautiful children, Esther and Yosef
and may you always be matzliach and accomplish your goals.
Love Always,
Bubby Diament
It is my extreme pleasure to be honored alongside
Ray and Chava Reiss
You are an inspiration to all of us and I applaud
your efforts on behalf of our shul.
May you continue to play such a major role in the
Young Israel of Holliswood.
Mazal Tov
Steve Diamond
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Zevi and Leora
What a pleasure it is to be honored with a couple who commit themselves to the Young Israel of Holliswood
and to Limudei Kodesh.
Your hard work has enriched our lives.
How fortunate the shul is to have you in our community.
May Hashem grant you continued strength and wisdom.
Steve Diamond
To our dear friends
Chava and Ray Reiss
Your moving here
filled in the missing piece,
To Leora and Zevi Spitz
Your stay here was a perfect fit(z),
To Steve Diamond
You are our diamond in the Rough.
To all the Honorees ,
may you go from strength to strength.
Rochelle and Bernard Drang
Congratulations to Our Friends
Chava and Ray
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
Steve
We are so appreciative of ALL you do and
are so glad that you are a part of our community.
Gail and Mark Englander
A special Mazal Tov to
Chava and Ray
on this well deserved honor
Mazal Tov to
Leora & Zevi Spitz
and to
Steve Diamond
Ilana and David Amar
Laura and Harold Dworetsky
Rochelle and David Flug
Dear Chava and Ray,
Congratulations on this honor and all that you have achieved personally and professionally.
Lots of love to you, Ilana, Danielle, Yael and their families - who are most proud of you.
Lynn, Michael, Teddy and Jon Friedman
Mazal Tov to Chava & Ray, our Marengo neighbors,
who are most deserving of this honor!
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
You have done an outstanding job over the past years.
May Hashem continue to bless you.
Steve
Your tireless efforts on behalf of our Shul & Klal Yisrael are a true reflection of your Midot and Chesed.
Neal, Esther, Joshua & Aaron Geffner
Mazal Tov to All the Honorees
We hope you enjoy
this memorable occasion.
Thank you for making
Holliswood so special.
Michelle & Danny Gejerman
Mazal Tov to our distinguished honorees -
Dr. Ray and Chava, Steve, Reb Zevi and Leora
Your dedication and commitment are inspirational to us all!
From Your Avid Admirers at the
Sunday Morning Gemarah Shiur
Steve Nissenfeld Herman Hertzberg
Avi Federgrun Harvey Barnett
Neil Stein Jack Abraham
Michael Jaffe Lee Rosenbloom
Stu Shor Gary Steinman
Les Levy Shalom Feinberg
Rubin Cooper Henry Zanger
Chip Cohn
Congratulations to
Chava & Ray,
Leora & Rabbi Zevi and
Steve.
Your tireless efforts on
behalf of the shul are an
inspiration for all of us to follow.
Nathan and Ayelet Goldberg
Mazal Tov and Yasher Koach to
Steve Diamond
This is an honor well deserved
for all your dedication to our communities.
An additional Mazal Tov to the other honorees.
Heddet, Joel and Peter Goodrich
Mazal Tov to our dear friends
Chava & Ray
Whose warmth, kindness and hospitality
enhance our community.
We are so appreciative of all that you do for our entire family.
Mazal Tov
Leora & Rabbi Zevi and Steve
We thank you for all that you do.
We admire your dedication and devotion to our community.
Randee & Jeff Handler
Kol Hakavod to the Honorees.
Your efforts have helped make theYI of Holliswood
a very special place.
Lori, Matthew, and Yakira Hildebrand
Mazel Tov to our dear friends
Chava and Dr. Ray Reiss
Leora and Rabbi Zevi Spitz
Dr. Alvin M. Lashinsky z”l Community Service Awardee
Steve Diamond
We thank you for all you have done to make our community
so vibrant, welcoming and abundant in Chesed,
for your public service and communal leadership which knows no bounds,
for your good cheer, charm and commitment to the Klal,
for your perseverance and persistence for all that is good.
You are an inspiration to all who know and admire you
ויהי רצון שימלאו כל משאלות לבכם לטובה
May Hashem bless you and your beautiful families
with all of His bountiful goodness.
With love and appreciation,
Rabbi Shlomo & Karen Hochberg
and with special thanks to Steve from Yosef for all your special time and loving care
Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Zevi & Leora Spitz
on receiving this much deserved honor
You each exemplify what it means to be a true eved Hashem.
Your care, concern, and sense of responsibility for Klal Yisroel
are an inspiration to your family and anyone who has
the opportunity to know you.
May you be zoche to many years of
health, happiness, and hatzlacha in all your endeavors.
With All Our Love,
Ben, Daniella, Yakira & Maytal Hoffer
Eliana & David
Mazel Tov and best wishes
to our dear friends and community leaders
Chava and Dr. Ray Reiss
Leora and Rabbi Zevi Spitz
with special gratitude to our long-time dedicated member
Dr. Alvin M. Lashinsky z”l Community Service Awardee
Steve Diamond
for all he has done to help our shul and community
grow through its formative years
b’gashmiyus uv’ruchniyus
with wide-ranging culinary presentations and in meticulously teaching
so many of our young men to layn and appreciate Torah.
The outstanding leadership and efforts of all the honorees have enhanced our entire community
Young Israel of Jamaica Estates
Shlomo Hochberg, Rabbi
Asher Miller, President
It's incumbent upon us to write a congratulatory ad to our sister and brother-in-law for being this year's guests of honor of their shul.
Upon further thought and consideration we concluded that perhaps
we aren't congratulating the correct party. So here goes...
WE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE YOUNG ISRAEL OF HOLLISWOOD FOR THEIR WISDOM AND EXCELLENT JUDGEMENT IN SELECTING A TRULY APPROPRIATE AND DESERVING COUPLE,
RAY AND CHAVA REISS, AS THIS YEAR'S GUESTS OF HONOR.
MAY THEY CONTINUE TO BE A SOURCE OF STRENGTH FOR
THE SHUL AND AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF OUR PEOPLE.
Nachman & Naomi Kanovsky
David & Talya Spitzer; Ari, Noah, Rebecca, Jacob and Avigail
Donny & Ilana Kanovsky; Maya and Nili
Uri & Shar Kanovsky; Emma and Lilly
Kol Hakavod to the Honorees.
Your efforts have helped make
the Young Israel of Holliswood
a very special place.
Alma &Andy Klein
Super congratulations to
Chava & Dr. Ray, Leora & Rabbi Zevi and Steve!
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul are an
inspiration for all of us to follow.
And might we add, kol hakavod to all of you!
Your efforts have helped make the
YI of Holliswood a very special place.
Mazal tov, well deserved.
JJ and Rachel Klein
Congratulations to Chava & Ray,
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve.
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul are an inspiration for all of us to follow.
Sheera and Keith Landsman
Mazal Tov to Honorees
Dr. Ray and Chava Reiss
Guests of Honor
Rabbi Zevi and Leora Spitz
Keter Torah Award
Steve Diamond
Dr. Alvin M. Lashinsky
Community Service Award
In Loving Memory of
My Beloved Husband Al
Fran Lashinsky
In Honor of
Chava "Mommy" and Ray
Thank you for your friendship, warm hospitality and house calls...
we're still waiting for the car keys!
Thank you to Rabbi Zevi
(fisherman to be) & Leora
and Steve
With our appreciation
for all that you do.
Trish and Selwyn Lotzof
In Appreciation of the Efforts of Two of Our
Morning Minyan Mainstays
Ray and Rabbi Zevi
&
Mazal Tov to Steve
From the Sleep-Deprived:
Mark Englander, Avi Federgrun, Rubin Cooper,
Steve Fox, Seth Goldstein, Michael Jaffe,
Andy Klein, Howie Margolin, Steve Nissenfeld,
Ray Reiss, Stu Shor, Neil Stein, Hank Weltz
and David Woolf
Congratulations to
All the Well Deserving Honorees
Your warmth and kindness are paradigm examples for fellow members of the community.
May we all continue to share in each others successes!
Sincerely,
Mindy and Avi Nisanov
NIsanov
Congratulations to
Chava & Ray, Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve.
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul are an inspiration for all of us to follow.
Michelle, Ephie and Neima Nissenfeld
To Chava and Dr. Ray, Leora and Rabbi Zevi and Steve,
Your efforts on behalf of the Shul and all of your warm
and welcoming spirits have helped make the
Young Israel of Holliswood a very special place.
Thank you for all you have done and will do in the future for Holliswood and the Jewish Community as a whole.
Lisa, Jimmy, Kayla and Jacob O'Connor
To our Dinner Committee
Ira Kreisler, Chair
and the Journal Co-Chairs
Jill and Seth Goldstein
and to Carol Finkel, Dr. Steve Nissenfeld and
the YIHJC Executive Board for all of their help.
Thank you so much for this wonderful evening.
May Hakadosh Baruch Hu reward you all with boundless
good, happiness and health.
Bivrachah,
Rabbi Marc and Adeena Penner and Family
To our inaugural
Dr. Alvin M. Lashinsky Community Service Awardee
Steve Diamond
You are the perfect first recipient of this Award!
You have spent decades reading from the Torah and teaching our young men to do the same.
Your extraordinary generosity, whether it be candy for our kids or donations towards their programs, along with your wit and smile makes you an invaluable asset to our shul.
Rabbi Marc and Adeena Penner and Family
Mazal Tov to our distinguished Guests of Honor
Dr. Ray and Chava Reiss
You are a treasure! You are beloved for your sweetness,
your exceptionally kind nature and your willingness to help anyone in need. Your hospitality is renowned and your sheva berachot celebrations are legendary. All who stay or celebrate in your special home are treated like royalty! Thank you for the central role you play in our community’s programs.
We are so grateful to have you in Holliswood.
Rabbi Marc and Adeena Penner and Family
To our Keter Shem Tov Awardees
Reb Zevi and Leora Spitz
You have made your way to the center of our Holliswood community - teaching Torah, organizing shul events,
leading us in tefillah, revamping the community eruv, hosting a constant stream of guests, and most of all,
serving as wonderful friends and role models
to so many in the community.
Everything you do – you do with a smile.
Rabbi Marc and Adeena Penner and Family
Mazal Tov to
All the Honorees
Pessi and Asher Reimer
To all of the experts on the Dinner and Journal Committees
Thank you for your labor of love.
From ads to the menu you really knocked it out of the park.
Jimmy
Jill and Seth, Annie
Ira
Carol
Debbie, Judi, Lori, Mariam, Rena, Rochelle,Tammy
Gratefully,
Chava and Ray
In honor of Steve - You are a man of many wonderful talents with an impeccable memory and a generous heart. You are an inspiration to us all. May you be zocheh to enjoy many more years of health and happiness in our community.
Mazal tov to Ray and Chava on this well deserved honor! May you continue to go from strength to strength.
To Zevi and Leora - Our community is fortunate to have you as spiritual leaders. You set an example for all to follow with an open home and a warm heart. Thank you for sharing your divrei torah, friendship and adorable children,
Esther and Yosef. Mazal tov!
Dahlia, Ami & Ava Reschke
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees
To Steve Diamond, we are so grateful for your special friendship and kindness.
May you be blessed with good health and happiness for many years to come.
To Chava & Ray Reiss, your generosity and dedication to our community is
an inspiration to us all.
To Rabbi Zevi and Leora, your hard work and tireless efforts have made such a
positive impact on our Shul.
With appreciation,
Nancy and Lee Rosenbloom
Josh and Ari
Mazel Tov
Chava and Ray
&
Leora and Zevi
On this most deserved honor.
May Hashem give you the strength
to continue your outstanding avodat tzibbur.
Merry & Sidney Rosman
Mazal Tov & Yashar Kochachem to the honorees
Chava & Dr. Ray Reiss
Leora & Rabbi Zevi Spitz
Steve Diamond
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Zevi & Leora
Mazal Tov on receiving the Keter Torah Award
We are so excited to share this special night with you.
May you have continued success in all of your endeavors
and may Esther and Yosef always learn from your sterling example.
Love,
Tamar, David, Orly & Zahava
Dahlia, Elie, Eitan & Sammy
Alex
Mazal Tov to All the Honorees
Thank you for making Holliswood the special community that we love.
Ann & Michael Sarner
Kol HaKavod to all of the honorees
for their efforts on behalf of
Young Israel of Holliswood.
In our short time in Holliswood,
we have been especially inspired by the leadership and talents of
Leora and Rabbi Zevi Spitz.
Alysa and Joe Schick
Yasher Koach to all our well deserving honorees!
Chava and Ray - your happy demeanor and warm and welcoming ways have enriched our community!
We're so glad you built your beautiful Bayis in Holliswood!
Steve- we always enjoy your meticulous laining, and one of the highlights of the
YIH Golf Outing is welcoming you to play year after year!
May you continue to do so till 120!
Leora and Rabbi Zevi - your warm and sweet family is an asset to
our shul and we've shepped nachas watching
Rabbi Zevi develop into a wonderful Rav.
With gratitude and affection,
Rena & Alan Schnall & Family
Congratulation to All the Honorees
To Chava and Ray
Mazal tov to you both on this very special honor. Since
you've moved into Holliswood about eight years ago,
Marengo Street has really started to "rock".
Your incredible midot and never ending hospitality is an inspiration to us all.
We greatly value your friendship.
May we always share good times together in health and happiness.
To Leora and Zevi Spitz
We've been the fortunate beneficiaries of your teachings and your
kindness. Thank you for enriching our lives and for being incredible
role models for us all.
To Steve Diamond
We are truly proud to have shared so may beautiful memories with
you including "Matthew's Bar Mitzvah", your fleetness of foot to first
base and your unlimited supply of winkies. Mazal tov and a sincere
Thank -You for all you've done for us and the community.
With much appreciation and love,
Judi, Alvin, Matthew and Allie
Mazal Tov to my dearest brother and sister-in-law
Ray and Chava
on a well deserved honor.
I am proud of you and proud to be your sister!
All my love,
Barbara Segal
Mazel Tov
Leora and Zevi
I am so proud of all that you have accomplished together.
May you have much nachas from Esther and Yosef
and may you continue to be successful in all of your endeavors.
All my love,
Bubby Sharfman
To Our Dear Friends
Chava and Ray, Leora and Rabbi Zevi and Steve
Honorees who exemplify Torah, Avodah,
and Gemilut Chassadim!
Honorees who make the Holliswood community shine!
We salute you! Kol Hakavod!
Love,
Estee and Stu Shor
Steve
From Windsor Park to Jamaica Estates to Holliswood,
The Young Israel communities have benefited from your service as an afficionado and connoisseur
of all cantillation through cuisine.
An honor duly deserved.
We salute you and thank you.
Shelley Sidney Itzkowitz
Wendy and Stu Riback
Lydia and Jesse Rosenbaum
Ruthie and Steve Sommer
In honor of
Rabbi Zevi and Leora Spitz
May you continue to go
from strength to strength
Rosalyn and Frank Snitow
Mazel Tov and Best Wishes to
Chava & Ray Reiss
on this well deserved honor.
May you continue to be leaders for your family,
friends and the entire Jewish people.
Dinah & Robert Spitz
Mazal Tov to
Dr. Ray and Chava Reiss
Guests of Honor
Mr. Steve Diamond
Dr. Alvin M. Lashinsky Community Service Award
We applaud your dedication and commitment to the
Young Israel of Holliswood.
It is a true honor to share this special evening with you!
Rabbi Zevi & Leora Spitz
In honor of our beloved children
Esther & Yosef
We are so proud of you!
יברכך ה' וישמרך
יאר ה' פניו אליך ויחנך
ישא ה' פניו אליך וישם לך שלום
We love you so much!
אמא & אבא
וכל מי שעוסקים בצרכי צבור באמונה
Thank you to all the amazing volunteers
who have made this evening such a wonderful success.
May you continue to be shining examples of leadership!
With great admiration and appreciation
Rabbi Zevi & Leora Spitz
דע מאין באת
"Know from where you came”
We are so fortunate to have our beloved grandmothers
Bubby Diament & Bubby Sharfman
celebrating with us!
We will forever remember our beloved grandparents
Grandma Lulu & Poppy Cymbalista
Grandma Sally & Grandpa Spitz
Zayde Sharfman
Zayde Diament
We love you!
Zevi & Leora
Rabbi & Rebbetzin Penner
You have been everything we could have ever
wished for in role models.
You have enriched our lives in so many ways.
We will forever be proud to tell people that
it all started in Holliswood.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Zevi & Leora
To Chava and Ray who bring class and elegance
to our shul and neighborhood.
To Steve, an unsung hero for so many years.
May you continue in good health, from strength to strength for many years to come.
To Rabbi Zevi & Leora who have become like family (actually, you are family, and not just as a look-alike)
we love having you guys in our community.
Zevi shouldn't be afraid to come again to basketball;
just check with Harold Finkel.
Mazel Tov to you all on your recognition
for your unique contributions.
Neil and Marcie Stein
Mazal Tov To
Leora And Rabbi "MZS"
Keter Torah Awardees
On A Well Deserved Honor.
A Truly Exemplary Couple Who Have Quickly
Distinguished Themselves For Their Commitment
And Concern for Community and Israel.
A Special Mazel Tov To The Guests Of Honor
Chava And Ray Reiss
May You Continue All The Good You Do
On Behalf of Holliswood and Klal Yisroel.
Janet And Abe Feld and Family
Shelley and Ronnie Summers and Family
The Board and Membership
of the Young Israel of Holliswood
Gratefully acknowledge the vision,
leadership and commitment of
Mr. Abe Naymark
in helping make our building renovation a dream come true!
Rabbi Marc Penner
Dr. Steven Nissenfeld, President
We thank our generous donors to the Building Renovation Campaign
Please Join Them!
Naymark Family - Building Dedication
Abraham Family - Simcha Room
Goldman Family - Ballroom
Lashinsky Family - Aron Kodesh Main Shul
Anonymous – Entrance Hall
Bohorodzaner Family – Aron Kodesh, Ballroom
Federgrun Family – 2 Classrooms
Hertzberg Family – Kisa Eliyahu
Uliss Family – Menorah – Front Building
We thank our generous donors to the Building Renovation Campaign
Please Join Them!
Cooper Family – Window, Ballroom
Feinberg Family – Ner Tamid, Ballroom
A Klein Family – Window, Ballroom
S Nissenfeld Family – Window, Ballroom
Schnall Family – Window, Ballroom
Sprintz Family – Window, Ballroom
We thank our generous donors to the Building Renovation Campaign
Please Join Them!
S Goldstein Family – Tallis Rack
Joseph Family – Builder
Landsman Family – Parochet, Ballroom
Woolf Family – Shaar Hashamayim in Hallway
Finkel Family – Classroom
Penner Family – Main Door Mezuzah
Goldberg Family – Mezuzah, Ballroom
Abraham Family – Ballroom Mezuzah
Shulman Family – Kohen Sink
Wachstock Family – Donor
Bod Family – Mezuzah, Shul
Gejerman Family – Mezuzah, Ballroom
We thank our generous donors to the Building Renovation Campaign
Please Join Them!
Barnett Family – Patron
J Klein Family – Patron
L Levy Family – Patron
Sarner Family – Patron
Schick Family – Patron
Schuster Family – Patron
A Siri Family – Patron
Steinman Family – Patron
Wachtel Family – Patron
Rapaport Family – Patron
Horowitz & Nissel-Horowitz Family – Patron
Quint Family – Patron
Lotzof Family – Patron
Rudolf Family – Patron
Mazal Tov to
Ray and Chava, Zevi and Leora,
and Steve
on these well deserved honors.
Thank you for all you do
on behalf of our shul and community.
Mira and Yakir Wachstock
Chava and Ray,
Whether you are welcoming guests to your home or welcoming babies to the world, you do it all with class and love, and we personally are very grateful!
Leora and Rabbi Zevi,
Your warm and sweet personalities have left an indelible impression on our kehilla - thank you! Steve,
So many in the Holliswood/Jamaica Estates communities have benefited from your goodness. Till 120 in good health!
Mazal Tov to all!
Annie and Alan Weinberg
With respect and admiration to Rabbi & Rebitzen Marc Penner
Congratulations to
Steve Diamond
How befitting is the honor bestowed upon you tonight.
You're blessed with a beautiful talent and we all benefit יישר כח!
May you continue to be a "בעל קורא" for many years to come
with health and happiness.
We extend our warmest wishes to
Dr. & Mrs. Ray Reiss
and Rabbi and Mrs. Zevi Spitz
Best wishes always,
Rabbi Dovid and Zlatte Weinberger
Mazel Tov to All of Our Honorees
Chava and Ray
From Hillcrest, to Vacation Village and now in Holliswood,
From singlehood, to marriage and now in motherhood.
You have always set a fine example for me to follow.
Thank you for being you.
Rebbitzen Leora and Rabbi Zevi
What would we do without your delicious Shabbos treats;
of course by this we mean your words of torah.
You are always there to help with a candle, a ride, a pot or pan.
You are constantly in tune to not only our needs but those of Holliswood.
Much of the time we spend together tends to end with a ‘thank you’. So we hope the meaning isn’t lost when we add one more for your commitment to Holliswood. You will truly be a blessing on the next community that is fortunate to have you.
Steve your commitment to the Shul is one for all to follow,
May you go from strength to strength.
Rachelle, Bruce & Baby Zeke
Mazal Tov
Chava & Ray
(Can you believe that we were at your Sweet 16 Chava?)
We're so happy you moved to Holliswood.
Best wishes to
Steve & Leora and Rabbi Spitz
on this well deserved honor.
Estelle & Leo Wiener
Mazel Tov to the Honorees upon this well deserved honor.
Barbara and Mickey Wohl
and Family
Chava & Ray, Leora and Zevi and Steve
Mazal Tov on your being honored.
Thank you for all that you do for the shul
and for being the role models for:
V' Keser Shem Tov Oleh al Gabeihem
Mostly thank you for your friendship and adding chen
and warmth to our lives.
Paulette, David, Shira, Aviva & Elie Woolf
Mazel to all the Honorees!
Your efforts have made Holliswood
a very special place to live and daven.
Gary Bilitzky
Mazel Tov to Holliswood's most deserving honorees
Leora and Rabbi Zevi (our extended family!!)
Steve
Chava and Ray
We appreciate all you have done for our community.
Sharon and Chip Cohn, Daniel and Andrew
Jennifer and Aaron Hoffer,
Dalia, Gabrielle & Orly
Dear Steve,
We are privileged to be able to join the
Young Israel of Holliswood in wishing you a Mazal Tov on your well-deserved honor...but much more long-lasting will be our appreciation for your sharing your wealth of knowledge with us and for your enriching us with your expertise in davening and laining the Torah.
Josh and Linda Weinstein
Arthur, Resa, and Jonathan Feinerman
Mazal Tov to our dear friend
Steve Diamond
on this great kavod
You are very special and loved by our family
and this entire community.
Thanks for all you do
All our love,
Lonni, Howie, Elle, Sam & Cyndi Fried
Congratulations to
Chava & Ray
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve
Who each bring the light of Friendship and Torah
into our community in their own special way
Thank you for all that you do for our community
Chana and Ira Kreisler
Liora & Josh,
Rahel & Miriam
Mazel Tov to
Steve Diamond
In grateful recognition of your selfless devotion to the
Jamaica Estates/Holliswood communities.
With special thanks for your expertise as a
Bar Mitzvah teacher par excellence.
Esther and Michael Kurzman
Ilana, Mark & Yoni
In tribute to Steve Diamond
For all your dedicated efforts on
behalf of our community
Mazel tov and best wishes!
Lia and Billy Nissel and Family
Mazal Tov and Best Wishes
To Our Good Friends
Chava & Ray Reiss
Leora & Zevi Spitz
upon their receiving these most deserved honors.
Judy & Larry Rosman
Congratulations to
Chava & Ray
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve.
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul are an inspiration for all of us to follow.
Shelley & Irvin Schmutter
Dear Chava and Ray, From our days, so long ago, of playing tennis together through the years when we shared Simchas ( and continue to ), you have always displayed friendship, caring, kindness and support. Enjoy this honor that you both deserve and have earned since moving into the Holliswood community.
To Steve, Milestone events like a Bar Mitzvah are never forgotten. Thank you for being a major part of our wonderful family memories. You were a good neighbor, always sporting a smile. You have accomplished so much good in our community, for so long, a simple evening of thanks can never suffice. Please accept our appreciation. We wish you all good health to enable you to continue enriching the Holliswood community.
Sincerely, Sheila Richter Wisotsky, Carl and Connie Wisotsky, Joshua and Leah Wisotsky,Beth Richter and Ben Taksel, Karen Joy and Chuni Goldman
Mazel Tov
Steve
on this well-deserved honor
Robin and Michael Appel
In Honor of
Chava & Ray Reiss
Leora & Zevi Spitz
Flo & Alan Fruchter
Congratulationsto Chava & Ray,
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
and Steve.
Your tireless efforts on behalf of the shul are an inspiration for all of us to follow.
The Goldofsky Family
Mazel Tov to the Honorees
upon this well deserved honor.
David and Agnes Wachtel
Rare Books Consulting LLC
Mazal Tov to
All the Honorees
Teena and Stu Rubinfeld
To our Dear Friends,
Chava and Ray;
You are an asset to any community you live in.
Mazal Tov
Carol and Alan Schechter
In honor of our dear grandchildren, nephew and niece, and cousins
Rabbi Zevi and Leora Spitz
who have had an enormous impact on the community in Holliswood over the past
three years as intern, Assistant Rabbi and ezer kinegdo as Rebbetzin.
May HaShem grant you continued hatzlacha, enable you to see the rewards of your efforts, and give you many more years of good health and nachas from your family.
Bubby Sharfman, Aunt Riki & Uncle Mordy and family
Aunt Lea & Uncle Danny and family, Aunt Debbie & Uncle Label and family
Aunt Rocky & Uncle Freddy and family
In honor of
Ray & Chava Reiss
Whose dedication to Klal Yisroel
is an inspriation to us all.
Vivian & Avery Stok
Mazal tov to our dear friends
Rabbi Zevi & Leora Spitz
in honor of your selfless dedication to strengthening Klal Yisrael
and the Young Israel of Holliswood.
May you continue to go מחיל אל חיל.
Yael & Michael Bleicher
In Honor of
Steve Diamond
Yasher Koach on your well deserved honor
Julia and Norman Bobrow
Mazel Tov to
Chava & Ray
Stacey Charnes
In Honor of
Chava & Ray Reiss
Stanley & Donna Dalnekoff
In Honor of
Chava and Ray
Mrs. & Mrs. Saul Feder
Mazal Tov to
Steve Diamond
In honor of his generous service
Dina & Ed Fischbein
Mazal Tov to
Chava & Ray
Leora & Rabbi Zevi
Cynthia & Abe Hercman
With compliments to
Dr. Ray and Chava Reiss
and Happy Chanukah to all
Sarah & Mayer Kleinplatz
Mazel Tov to our friends
Chava & Ray Reiss
on this well deserved honor.
Tisku b'mitzvot.
Elaine and Scott Liebman
Mazel Tov to
Chava & Ray
on this well deserved honor.
May you continue to go from Chayil to Chayil
and have nachas from your children and grandchildren.
