Praises to Dr. Ruth
Kudos to Mati and Vivian
Special Congratulations to the
HaZamir Chapters and Participants
Best Wishes for an Amazing
Avery Fisher Hall Performance
Bob and Trudy Gottesman
The Gottesman Fund
Dr. Ruth, you see the future in HaZamir's children. Congratulations on having earned Zamir's prestigeous Kinor David Award!
Vivian, Director of HaZamir, and partner Mati, our Maestro and visionary leader, the Jewish community is richer and our future brighter thanks to you!
Gloria and Harvey Kaylie
Thank you, Mati and Vivian, for giving us this
gift of song!
Congratulations to HaZamir for 22 years and counting!
And a shout out to our daughter, Elena,
and our granddaughter, Talia,
whose singing has always brought us joy.
Stephanie and Herbert Neuman
"Their music carries throughout the earth..." We honor and thank DR. RUTH.
We appreciate Patti Askwith Kenner. We celebrate HaZamir. We support the ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION and all those who have worked so hard behind the scenes to make this Gala Concert a success. We applaud our dear friends Matthew and Vivian. Sherry and Henry Stein
Dear Ruth,
You've electrified our lives with your abundant energy,
your shared wisdom and your generosity of spirit.
We cherish our long friendship and are always inspired by your devotion to the Jewish People and
especially to all our children..
The music follows you wherever you go! Brava Dr. Ruth! With love and respect
Vivian and Mati "With deep appreciation to Dr. Ruth
for her profound love of HaZamir, and
the value of singing and community.
And to Vivian, Mati and
the expanding HaZamir family,
kol hakavod on yet another spectacular season."
Fran Gordon and Family
Mazal tov to Mati and Vivian.
Thank you, Dr. Ruth, for all you do for HaZamir. And a big kol ha kavod to all the HaZamir singers, conductors, parents, and
Zamir Choral Foundation board members and staff
who bring this remarkable program to life.
Elena, Jay, Tali, Dani and Jake Lefkowitz Congratulations to
Sherry & Henry Stein and Patti Askwith Kenner
You work quietly, behind the scenes but the generosity with which you share your expertise, Your attention to detail, your creativity and your "big vision" have contributed so greatly to this
HaZamir Gala Concert.
With Gratitude and Great Affection
Vivian and Mati In loving memory of Saralee Avery z"l
She was a beautiful woman,
a beautiful singer and a HaZamir superfan!
And she was so very proud of her HaZagranddaughters
Zoe Avery Grossman and Hannah Avery-Peck
May her memory be for a blessing
Adina, Harman,
Eli and Zoe Avery Grossman Yasher Koach Mati and Vivian!
Steven Lorch
We are so excited to celebrate another HaZamir Gala!
Mazal Tov to singers, conductors, and family members.
Thank you, Dr. Ruth for your steadfast and
generous support.
Kol Ha-Kavod Mati and Vivian for the musical magic and your tireless efforts.
Hallelujah!
Arline Duker, Bill Werther and
the Sara Duker Tikkun Olam Fund Mazal Tov HaZamir
on 22 Wonderful Years!
Friends of HaZamir Thank you to Mati & Vivian, Marsha, and all of the amazing conductors, but especially Cantor Joel Caplan--
Thank you for giving Sandy the opportunity to express her love for Judaism, Israel and music with peers who will be
lifelong friends.
It has been our pleasure to be part of the HaZamir community for the past five years. We know you will continue to develop this incredible program for young people,
both in the US and Israel.
May you go from strength to strength. Karen and Michael Gooen
Dearest Ruth,
It is an honor and a privilege to be your friend.
You represent courage, strength and kindness. I try to live up to your
standard every day. Love, Patti Mazal Tov Ruth
The HaZamir Community is Blessed &
Inspired by your Friendship
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Kol Hakavod to Vivian and Mati for their
brilliant and visionary leadership
Transforming the Lives of Countless Jewish Youth -
American and Israeli – through
HaZamir
Strengthening and Invigorating Klal Yisrael
Dr. Hugh & Martha Pollack Congratulations and Much Thanks to
Dr. Ruth Westheimer for
Your Support and Love for
Jewish Music and HaZamir
Elliot and Rena Steigman
HaZamir rocks our world!
Leah Stolar and Bruce Kessler With gratitude to
Dr. Ruth
for her dedication to and support of
HaZamir and the Zamir Choral Foundation.
Cheryl and Dan Troy
To Elena Neuman Lefkowitz Thank you for lending your awesome
creativity to the HaZamir Program.
No one does it like you!
With deep affection Vivian and Mati To Adina Avery Grossman
Your mind works faster
than the speed of light.
You guide us all to greater heights.
With vision and humor we grow together. With affection and respect Vivian and Mati To Bobbie Sue
No one can do it like you? Not even close.
No one can do it BUT YOU! Your steel trap of a mind can hold more details than the hard drive of a computer.
You work silently, behind the scenes but
your impact is visible to all.
We're grateful beyond words. With deep affection. Vivian and Mati We honor Rabbi Gil and Dr. Elinor Bashe with a Huge HaKarat HaTov!
You weave the rich fabric of our community.
You guide us gently with joy and sensitivity. Your influence will be apparent for generations to come! Vivian and the HaZamir Community To the Board Of Directors of the
Zamir Choral Foundation
Thank you for your powerful support of the
HaZamir Program.
You are the foundation upon which all our programs rest.
Vivian Bravo HaZamir!
Anonymous
To Our Dear Friends Mati & Vivian:
Thank You For The Amazing Passion, Artistry and Talent That You Bring To HaZamir
We Honor the Efforts Of All HaZamir Singers & Conductors For Your Participation in This Lincoln Center Performance
We Congratulate Dr. Ruth Westheimer On Her Receipt of the Kinor David Award from The Zamir Choral Foundation We Thank You For Your Unyielding Dedication To Our Children And The Future of Our People
Beth & Marty Aron
To Dr. Ruth - Mazal Tov!
To Mati & Vivian - thank you for
your vision and your guidance
To Ellie - you rock!
To Hana, Elaine, Chuck & Janet -
Bergen couldn't do it without you.
And to my Bergen HaZamirniks: You are simply THE BEST.
Ronit Wolff Hanan
Wow! 22 Years!
Mazal tov to Vivian and Mati for the incredible
Jewish Musical Youth movement which you have built!
Mazal tov to Dr. Ruth! Thank you for your constant
energy at all Foundation events and
your HaZamir Scholarship Fund!
Thank you to our Gala Chairs, Board of Directors,
Staff of the Zamir Choral Foundation, Parents, and
Congrats to HaZamirniks, Alumni and Conductors!!
Bobbie Sue Daitch and David Landau
In honor of
Mati Lazar!
Betsy and Benjamin Lopata and family We love HaZamir!
Thanks to all who make HaZamir a wonderful and life changing experience!
Cindy, Jay and Sasha Worenklein Mazal Tov to our HaZamazing HaZa-Conductors
Our HaZamir singers
Stand on Your Shoulders.
With Gratitude Vivian Mazal Tov to
Our 2014-2015 HaZamir Singers
Each Year You Reach New Heights.
In HaZamir, The Sky's The Limit! Bravissimo!
Vivian Mazal Tov to HaZamir and to the honorees!
Yashar Koach to the dedicated chairs
who worked so hard in planning this event.
Keep on singing!
Nanette and Artie Brenner
Bella and George Savran Kol Hacovod to Dr. Ruth for
her untiring commitment to
Jewish music and
other joys in life.
Gladys and Matthew J. Maryles
David and Beatrice Maryles Memorial Fund
Gladys and Matthew J. Maryles David and Beatrice Maryles Memorial Fund
Dr. Ruth-
Wishing you all the best for all the good you have done through the years! Fred and Ann Rosenberg Joanne and Michael Halpern In honor of
Sherry and Henry Stein
Sharon and David Halpern
Mazal Tov HaZamir on
22 Wonderful Years!
In Honor of our Dear Friends
Sherry and Henry Stein
Robin and Brad Klatt
In honor of one of the great ones!
A friend and unwavering supporter and
lover of Jewish Choral Music,
DR. RUTH!
Anshe Emet Synagogue,
Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi's Discretionary Fund Bravo HaZamir!
Lew and Erika Schon and family
Thank you to all our HaZamir Coordinators
Your efficient management is what carries
HaZamir through the season.
We are grateful for all you do for our HaZamir teens!
Vivian Thank you, Mati and Vivian
for your vision and leadership
in creating and nurturing HaZamir.
We are privileged to call you
our teachers and friends.
Love, Nancy and Mitch Mazel Tov and thanks to Dr. Ruth for her continued
dedication to Jewish music through the
Zamir Choral Foundation.
Congratulations and thanks to Mati and Vivian
whose tireless efforts bless us with meaningful
Jewish music and important connections to our heritage.
Thank you HaZamir for your continued hard work to create
heartfelt concerts and for bringing outstanding
Jewish music into the future.
You are our future and you always touch our hearts. Karen E. Acker
Mazel Tov Dr. Ruth
on this wonderful well deserved honor.
You are fabulous, warm and inspiring!
Linda Adams
Mazal Tov to HaZamir on another wonderful year!
A special Yasher Koach to our awesome Brooklyn chapter, and to
Josh Breitzer for all the time invested in our fantastic Brooklyn singers!
Dr. Ruth - Congratulations on receiving the well-deserved Kinor David award. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to the Zamir Choral Foundation and to HaZamir.
Thank you Vivian and the national office for your tireless efforts and unflagging commitment to HaZamir.
And of course thank you Mati, for your vision, passion and unsurpassed musicianship, and for all you provide to the
Jewish choral world. Freddie Brooks
Mazal Tov to HaZamir and .....
To Dr. Ruth for her devotion to Jewish music.
To Mati and Vivian for their vision and hard work.
To our Los Angeles Conductor, Kelly Shepard,
for leading us so well.
To all of the singers, parents, conductors, and hard working staff who make HaZamir great.
We love and honor you all.
Beth and Scott Fink
HaZamir Los Angeles Thank you to Dr. Ruth for your devotion
to Jewish music and continuity!
Josh and Lynne Fishman
Thanks to everyone
who makes HaZamir an
outstanding experience of
Jewish music and community
Ray & Elana Goldberg
We are delighted to support the
wonderful work of the
Zamir Choral Foundation!
Tamar and Eric Goldstein
Mazal Tov to all you HaZamirniks and
Yashar Kochachem on your
amazing performance today!!
As members of The Zamir Chorale,
we thank y'all for continuing what
we began over 50 years ago!!!
ZAMRU ACHIM ZAMRU ! ! !
With Lots of Love,
Bill & Cheryl Gross
In honor of our cousins
Sherry and Henry Stein
who are proud supporters of the
Zamir Choral Foundation
Cheryl, Fred, Yonina, Eric, Maeira, Michel, Alexander and Aviya Congratulations to our dear friend
the amazing Dr. Ruth and
the Zamir Choral Foundation.
May your wonderful contributions and success
continue for many, many years.
Polly and Herman Hochberg
Congratulations to the singers in HaZamir,
especially to my granddaughter
Ariel Troy.
You bring pride to the
Jewish people with your music.
Inge Horowitz
Thank you, HaZamir.
We are amazed by every one of you
for your great talent and hard work and
for the inspiring way you bring
Jewish choral music to life.
Yasher Koach! Sue Och and Brian Kalver
Stacie and Marissa Kerbel Rock The House
Lots of love to HaZamir Philly
with special thank you to Dr. Marsha Bryan Edelman.
Giant hugs and kisses to all the HaZamir staff,
volunteers, and supporters around the world.
You make the world a better a place.
WE LOVE HAZAMIR!!!
Margie & Brett Kerbel
We are delighted to support the
Zamir Choral Foundation.
In honor of our dear friends
Sherry and Henry Stein.
love, Alice and Jacob Klein
Mazal Tov to Dr. Ruth
on receiving the
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David award!
Michael Lampert
To My Dearest Friend Dr. Ruth,
Keep It Up!!!
With much love,
Sahra Lese
Congratulations and Yasher Koach
Dr. Ruth!
You do so much for so many!
It's an honor to be your partner doing charitable work.
Love, Lionel Leventhal
We salute our friend, Dr. Ruth
for her steadfast
support of the Jewish community
And to HaZamir
"Sing us the songs of Zion!"
MINNA & MARK SEITELMAN
seitelman.com Congratulations to Dr. Ruth Westheimer,
my "goddaughter" and
a most worthy recipient of
the Kinor David Award!
Robert M. Morgenthau
Dr. Ruth,
You have had a true impact on
our lives and so many other people.
You are a true friend.
Congrats on this wonderful recognition!
All our best, Jeff and Antoinette Muti
Mazal Tov to Dr. Ruth
on receiving the
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David award!
Suzanne and Robert Nederlander, Jr.
Mazal tov to Ariel!
We love to hear you sing.
The Novicks In Honor of
Sherry and Henry Stein
Shelley and Josef Paradis
Mazal Tov to Dr. Ruth
on receiving the Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David Award
and
Thank you for your devotion
to Jewish continuity!
Martine and Jack Schenker
Mazal Tov to HaZamir on twenty-two great years,
and
Mazal Tov to our dear friend Dr. Ruth
on receiving this wonderful honor!
You are an inspiration!
Robin and Gerry Skolnik
In honor of our dear friend, mentor and
huge HaZa-fan
CANTOR LORI CORRSIN
on the occasion of her retirement!
Cantor Joshua Breitzer, Cantor Arik Luck, Cantor David Mintz,
Cantorial Intern Richard Newman
Student Cantors Past/Present at
Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York BRAVA RUTH
מזל טוב ועד מאה כעשרים
Malcolm & Melody Shalom - Kol Tuv to ZCF and HaZamir!
Hillel Wallick
Dr. Frank Chervenak,
Dr. Amos Grunebaum and
all obstetricians and gynecologists at
Weill Cornell Medical Center
Congratulate Dr. Ruth
with love and respect.
Weill Cornell Department of Obs&Gyn
Yesher Koach
to
Vivian and Mati Lazar
for their unparallelled work, talent,
devotion and vision.
Ellen and Peter Weintraub
Mazal Tov to the best Omi in the world! You are certainly deserving of this Kinor David award! We are all so proud of you - Miriam and Joel Westheimer Joel Einleger and Barbara Leckie Ari, Leora, Michal and Ben Mazal Tov to Dr. Ruth!
Yasher Koach to Mati and Vivian, to the conductors, and to all of the wonderful singers!
And a special Brava and all of my love to my granddaughter, Hannah Avery-Peck!
Cantor Lawrence Avery
Yashir Koach and Mazal Tov to
Mati and Vivian for
22 Years of HaZamir
Rabbi/Cantor Vicki and Dr. Harold Axe
To our Two Wonderful Maestros
Vivian and Mati
Who Know the True
Meaning of Music and Friendship
love, Celia and Alan With Our Best Wishes
to HaZamir!
Dr. Leonard and Marilyn Bielory
Mazal Tov HaZamir on
22 Wonderful Years!
Judy Schwartz and Michael Brizel
To Shoshie Brickman
What a thrill to be able to share the awesome experience of singing Jewish choral music with you!
I’m so happy that you are singing with HaZamir for your first season this year – and loving every minute of it.
With all my love and wishes for you to have at least as much joy in HaZamir as I have had singing with Zamir!
Aunt Freddie
Mazal Tov HaZamir
on 22 Wonderful Years!
Drs. Carol and Scott Burg
Congratulations
to our
inspirational and dynamic friend
"Dr. Ruth"
Joanne & Jim Cohen
With Heartfelt Wishes for an
Inspiring Concert!
Cantor Richard and Marsha Cohn
In honor of
Arline Duker
and
Ronit Hanan
Rochel and Leonard David
"MAZAL TOV" DR. RUTH!
You add sunshine and happy melody wherever you are!
"Herzlichen Glückwunsch und alles Gute"
Madeline and Charles Dreifus
The Masons LOVE HaZamir!
Mason Family
Yasher Koach and Todah Rabah to Mati, Vivian,
Baltimore conductor, Erika Schon and
Kinor David honoree, Dr. Ruth Westheimer,
for bringing the most beautiful Jewish music into our children's lives and beyond.
Michelle and Dr. David Feller-Kopman Kol HaKavod, Cantor Joel Caplan and Mati Lazar!
We applaud with gratitude
your dedication and lending your talents to
HaZamir and Zamir Noded.
Anita and Edward Finkel
Yasher Koach Mati and Vivian!
Donald Gerber and Family
from Omaha Brava, Patti Kenner,
and your heartfelt philanthropy.
Always doing good!
Love, Judith Mazel Tov to HaZamir and
The Bergen County Chapter!
"If music be the food of love, play on."
Gorman Mishpacha
Mazal Tov and Todah Rabbah to
our talented conductor Scott Stein,
the tireless visionaries Vivian and Mati Lazar, and
esteemed honoree, Dr. Ruth Westheimer.
It is because of your efforts that our lives
are immeasurably enriched.
The Families and Singers of
HaZamir Manhattan Mazal Tov to
Dr. Ruth
on receiving the Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David award!
Cantor Marcy and Paul Kadin
Mazal Tov to Dr. Ruth
on receiving the Kinor David Award
for her devotion to Jewish music
and
Yasher Koach to Mati and Vivian!
Rose and Morton Landowne
Mazal Tov!
Gloria and Eugene Landy Bravo HaZamir for all you do to ensure that the next generation of Jewish leaders comes to know and appreciate Jewish choral music!
We are so grateful for how
you've touched our lives!
Sincerely,
Sandy and Steve Laserson We salute Hazzan Dr. Brian Mayer, Conductor HaZamir Providence along with our grandsons David and Raphael who sing with Mati in the Chamber Choir and their younger brother Daniel who joins them for the first time!
Nachas! Nachas! Nachas!
Mom and Dad -
Your Loving Bubbie and Zaydie Mazal Tov Ruthie from the
Lake Oscawana Goldstroms!
and
Thank you to Cantor Caplan for all your hard work with the North Jersey HaZamir chapter!
Lauren and Mike Morris
Thank you to the
Zamir Choral Foundation
for putting so much joy, friendship, and
music into our family's life
Elisheva Urbas and
David Morris and family In honor of Dr. Ruth-
Whose caring, warmth and friendship
we have cherished for
almost a quarter of a century!
Chazak v'Ematz! Rabbi Simeon and Rose Schreiber
Congratulations to
Dr. Ruth
for your many years of
philanthropy!
Adam Sheer
Mazel tov to Ruth on this wonderful honor,
and
to Mati and Vivian for the
HaZamir and the Zamir Choral Foundation!!
Marilyn and Jeffrey Tabak
Mazal Tov
HaZamir on 22 Wonderful Years!
The Eisner-Schwartz Family
Thank you to all who have made
HaZamir the best experience
of Aaron's life so far!
The Prashker/Noriega Family
Mazal Tov to HaZamir and Dr. Ruth.
May your lives be enriched as much as
you have enriched ours.
Chazak! Denny and Abby Waldman
In praise of the
vision and inspiration of
Maestro Mati Lazar
Berru Charitable Foundation
(Weinflash, Kopelman and Konstadt Families)
Bravo HaZamir and
kudos to Henry and Sherry Stein
on their longtime commitment to this fantastic cause.
May you go from strength to strength.
Maeira and Michel Werthenschlag
Always hitting the high notes...
Mazal tov!
Fran Ginsburg and Ed Wolf Mazal Tov to Dr. Ruth and thank you for supporting HaZamir.
Bravo to Mati for his musical inspiration.
Todah Rabbah to Vivian for her boundless dedication to HaZamir.
Kol HaKavod to all the HaZamir Conductors for their time and talents.
Yasher Koach to all the HaZamirniks, past and present.
Best wishes to all of the friends that we've made over the years
through our involvement with HaZamir.
Alan & Laurie Yaillen
With our best wishes to the singers, conductors, Matti and Vivian, and especially to Dr. Westheimer. Lisa and Alan Avery-Peck
Just to hear your voice...to be in your presence...is to never forget you.
Fondly and with a smile, Debbie Berger, ZCF Staff
Mazal Tov to Sherry and Henry! We're always so proud of you!
Lois and Michael Burak
Dr. Ruth-We wish you all the best on this most deserved honor!
Love, Cantor Rebecca and Mike Gellman
We salute Dr. Ruth!
Linda Sirow and Harold Koplewicz Congratulations to Matthew and Vivian on your continued
wonderful work! Jonathan Mohrer We applaud the wonderful work-and music-of the
Zamir Choral Foundation Debbie and Nadav Nahshon
In honor of Dr. Ruth!
Edward K. Offenbacher All the best!
Cantor Lance Rhodes, Congregation Brith Shalom
In Honor of Sherry and Henry Stein's gallant support for HaZamir!
Kol Tuv! Randee and Ken Rubenstein To Dr. Ruth – Congratulations on this well deserved honor. Gale and Steven Spira Helene Avraham
Sasha Spielvogel and David Burger
Joshana Erenberg Marilyn and Yitzchak Francus
Ilka and Burton Giges Susan Goldstein Joan Jakubovitz Nancy and Moshe
Barbara and Dr. Charles Mann
Minna & Joseph Mukamal
Martha and Steven Offerman
Susan Schwartz and Mitch Posilkin
Vera and Robert Silver
Libby Tulin
Linda and Eddie Zizmor Adara Brookler HaZamir Bergen Cty ’08 -'11 Effie Landau ♫ HaZamir Manhattan ’10 -’11,’12 -’13 Sarah Sue Landau HaZamir Manhattan ’04 -’10 Sophie Lee Landau ♫ HaZamir Manhattan ’05 -’11 Miriam Mishkin HaZamir Brooklyn '12 -'13 Aliza Yaillen ✡ HaZamir Manhattan '09 -'13 ♫ - Chamber Choir ✡ - International Teen Leader Miriam Bennett ♫ HaZamir Cleveland Zachary Brookler HaZamir Bergen County Max DuBoff ♫ ✡ HaZamir South Jersey Melissa Joseph HaZamir North Jersey
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