Honorees
Rabbi Israel E. Turner Memorial Award
Guests of Honor
Rebecca and Sam Alexander
We are pleased to honor the Alexanders for their decades
of service to our shul. Among the diverse roles they play,
Sam is one of our Gabbaim, the leining coordinator for
our various minyanim, a Trustee, and a member of
numerous committees; Rebecca is a longtime Sisterhood
committee member and participant in key shul initiatives.
Young Leadership Award
Miryam and Dr. Josh Smilow
We are pleased to honor Miryam and Josh for their myriad contributions to our shul over the past decade. Josh is one of our Gabbaim and a Vice President of the Board of Trustees; Miryam chairs the Gemilas Chesed committee and is a
longtime Sisterhood Board member.
Aishet Chayil Award
Sherry Stein
We are pleased to honor Sherry for her decades of service to our Shul. After Chairing our Nursery School committee and co-chairing dozens of special events, Sherry now enjoys focusing on overseeing the design of all printed and electronic materials produced for our Annual Dinner.
Edward Konigsberg Memorial Award
David Kohn
We are pleased to honor David for his contributions to the spiritual growth of our Shul returning to his native Springfield five years ago. David's weekly efforts on behalf of our community include serving as an anchor for the morning minyan and leading his immersive Kol HaTorah Kula shiur, among many others.
Joseph Tammam Memorial Youth Community Service Scholarship Award
Sara Alexander
We are pleased to honor Sara for her contributions to the children of our Shul and to the Jewish community. Sara is a beloved youth group leader and role model for our youngest members, as well as a longtime participant in community service programs benefiting people with special needs and those who are impoverished, among others.