Visionaries
Visionaries
My Dear Ilan,

For four and a half years I had the honor and privilege to work alongside you. 
Together, we began the journey of building an engaged Israeli community,
connecting to the Boston Jewish landscape, and strengthening Israel.  
Together, we envisioned, dreamt, built, created and loved every moment of it.
 

For four and a half years, you were so much more than my co-Chair. You were my mentor,
my counselor, my therapist, my voice of reason, and mostly my friend. You taught me
to fight when needed, and give up when required.  You showed me the meaning of commitment
and perseverance.  You allowed me to become a better leader, a better advocate,
and a better person.  You trusted me, encouraged me, and always believed in me.
 
For that, and for so much more, I am forever grateful to you!
 
Racheli
 
 
Visionaries
 
Congrats Rachel for your amazing achievements. 
The Boston community was lucky to have you as founding co-Chair. I'm proud of who you are, what you have achieved, our decades of friendship and of how you touched so many people. I'm sure the best is yet to come. The sky is not the limit. Can't wait to see what's next for you!
 
 
Love you always, Yasmin
Visionaries
Rachel and Ilan,
 
Like no other organization, the IAC
has reimagined what it is to be Israeli-American.
Through education, activism, and social engagement,
you are changing the face of Jewish Boston and beyond.
Kol haKavod
 
Rachel, we couldn't be more proud of you!!
 
With Love,
The Chafetz Family
 
 
Founders
Dear Ilan and Racheli,
 
Thank you for tirelessly leading the IAC Boston
and blazing a new path for a stronger Jewish American
and Israeli community. Your passion, humor and insight
have brilliantly navigated us to volunteer, to support
each other and Israel.
 
You continue to inspire us to care and act in ways
that will make our children proud.
 
Ron and Dorit Cohen
Founders
Dear Ilan and Racheli,
 
Your extraordinary leadership and vision
are enriching the Jewish present
and ensuring the Jewish future.
 
Toda Raba, 
David and Rachel Fine
Founders
Dear Rachel and Ilan,
 
Thank you for your hard work and dedication
throughout the years.
We are so fortunate to have you
as part of our community.
 
Special thanks to the IAC team
for making the Boston chapter such a special place.
 
Sharon Shacham and Michael Kauffman
Founders
Dear Racheli and Ilan,
 
We appreciate your dedication and the path
that you have created for our community.  
You have empowered others to easily follow you
while strengthening our positive connection to Israel
for our future generations.
 
 
Kol Hakavod,
Sharon Mishkin and Mark Rosenzweig
Builders
Racheli and Ilan Yekarim,
Because of you, the Israeli-American community
has a vibrant home at the IAC  
Because of you, the future of our next generation
is enriched with values and opportunities
Because of you, we have learned to build bridges
to our fellow Americans
Because of you, the Jewish community has a new spark.
 
Your passion, commitment and dedication are our inspiration! 
 
Toddah Raba!
Avi Almozlino and Naomi Zygiel-Almozlino
 
Builders
 
Kol hakavod to founding co-chairs
Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev
on four incredible years of dedication
and service to our community.
 
 
Linda and Michael Frieze
Builders
Dear Racheli and Ilan,
 
Thank you for working so tirelessly to build, unite and engage
the Israeli American community in Boston. Our children
and grandchildren will reap the benefits of your efforts
in the years to come.
 
We are proud to have you as our friends
and as an example in our community.
 
Love ,
Shira and Jay
Builders
Dear Rachel, When we started this journey I could not have hoped
for a better partner. What I could not have known, however,
is that you would also become a close friend. Your passion
and relentless energy led our community to new heights.
I appreciate your sense of humor and friendship and Shiri
and I thank you for your partnership--for all of our children's sakes.
 
Shiri and Ilan Segev
Builders
Rachel and Ilan,
 
Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do
for the IAC.  The powerful combination of your passion,
strategic thinking and execution with a sense of urgency
have made the IAC Boston the great success it is today. 
Your ability to take the idea of building a strong
Israeli-American community in Boston that will use
its strength to build bridges towards the Jewish Community
and towards the State of Israel and make that a growing reality
will have an ever lasting impact on generations to come. 
 
Rivka & David Shimoni
Pioneers
Dear Racheli and Ilan,
 
Thank you for your amazing leadership as IAC Board
co-Chairs. Your dedication, vision and incredible ability
to bring people together has helped to propel IAC Boston
to incredible heights: a pillar in building a strong relationship
between Israelis and Jewish Americans
in support of the State of Israel.
 
 
Nily Abramowitz and Gil Arie
Pioneers
Kol Hakavod to founding co-chairs
Racheli Chafetz and Ilan Segev.
 
Racheli and Ilan, your energy
and commitment to our community
is an inspiration to us all.
Thank you for all you do.
 
 
With love and admiration,
Sara and Leonard Aronson
Pioneers
Racheli and Ilan,
 
Thank you very much for the amazing job you have done
in leading the IAC Boston over the last few years.
You both made it happen in your own unique ways:
Ilan, with your great voice of reason
and Racheli, with your energy and passion.
 
 
Dror Avieli
Pioneers
אילן ורחלי שלנו,
 
 אמנם אנחנו לא נפרדים אבל זו הזדמנות להודות לכם על תרומתכם העצומה
לקהילה. מעבר להיותנו חברים ,אנחנו, כמשפחה חדשה בבוסטון
זכינו מרגע הגעתינו לחיבוק החם של הIAC, ומהעשייה האדירה
 של הארגון -שהתחלתם אתם.
 
אנחנו שמחים לקחת חלק במפעל הנפלא שבניתם,
ומודים לכם על תרומתכם המשמעותית.
 
בהצלחה בהמשך הדרך,
אוהבים 
ניר ואורלי כספי 
Pioneers
Dear Racheli and Ilan,
 
We would like to express our sincere thanks to you
for the dedication and hard work you gave to make IAC Boston
what it is today. You have brought our community closer
and have strengthened our Israeli - American community
with your efforts, passion and dedication. The positive impact
will be felt for generations to come.
 
 
Isaac and Ilana Edry
Pioneers
Rachel and Ilan,
 
Thank you for your tireless, incredible contribution
to building IAC Boston. We cannot imagine our vibrant
and prospering community without your inspiring leadership.
May you be blessed with many years
of continuous good deeds and great impact.
 
 
Kol Hakavod,
Phyllis Gotlib and Ido Schoenberg
Pioneers
Racheli and Ilan,
 
Your energy and commitment
have brought our community
to new heights.
 
Thank you for all of your efforts. 
Lisa and Ami Joseph
Pioneers
Racheli and Ilan, 
 
We salute and thank you for uniting our community
and launching us to new peaks. Your vision, strategy
and passion magnetizes us all and drives us to work together
and volunteer both our time and money for the betterment
of the Israeli-American community. Thank you for your years
of service as co-Chairs of the Boston IAC and may we continue
in the trajectory you have led us on.
 
 
Ola and Robert Mayer
Pioneers
 
רחלי ואילן, 
.הרוח והמחוייבות שלכם הביאה את הקהילה שלנו לשיאים חדשים
תודה מקרב לב על כל עשייתכם הברוכה. ‫היה לי העונג והכבוד
.לעבוד עם שניכם ואני יודעת כמה זמן ומחשבה אתם משקיעים בארגון הזה
אתם מודל לחיקוי וגאווה ‫לכולנו.
 
 
תודה רבה רבה‬ ‬
Efrat and Ram Metser
Pioneers
Kol hakavod to founding co-chairs Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev on four incredible years of dedication and service to our community.
 
 
Udi and Elana Mokady
Pioneers
Racheli and Ilan,
 
Congratulations on founding
an amazing initiative and thank you
for investing your time & energy! 
 
 
Adi & Tsahy Shapsa
Pioneers
רחלי ואילן,
הרוח והמחוייבות שלכם הביאה את הקהילה שלנו
לשיאים חדשים. תודה מקרב לב
על כל עשייתכם הברוכה
 
 
Michal and Gil Zimmermann
Innovators
Kol Hakavod to
Rachel and Ilan
for expanding our love for Israel
in Boston and beyond!
 
 
Geraldine Acuna Sunshine
Innovators
Racheli and Ilan,
 
Your energy and commitment
has brought our community
to new heights.
 
Thank you for all of your efforts.
Irina and Mark Barrocas
Innovators
Mazel Tov
Rachel
on all you do!
 
 
Love,
Randi and Joel
Ellen and Richard
Innovators
Racheli and Ilan,
 
You have both been tremendous assets for the IAC as a whole
and have really empowered Boston to be one of the best regions
of the organization. When I talk to other regions, I speak of the depth,
quality, and engagement the local Boston Israeli-American community
has brought to the community. You have both contributed
your own unique energy, passion, time, and resources to building
the Israeli American community in Boston and connecting it
to the larger Jewish American landscape. Our collective future
is brighter because of your leadership, wisdom and dedication.
 
Kol Hakavod,
Gila and Adam Milstein
Innovators
Kol hakavod to founding co-chairs
Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev
on four incredible years of dedication
and service to our community.  
 
We love you Rachel!
 
Jessica & Chuck Myers
Innovators
Innovators
Innovators
 
Congratulations and thanks to
Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev
for their extraordinary leadership of the IAC
and for their service to our community!
 
 
Lisa & Neil Wallack
Innovators
כל הכבוד ליושבי הראש העמיתים
רחלי חפץ ואילן שגב
על ארבע שנות כהונה מופלאות של מחוייבות
ועשייה בלתי פוסקת לבניית הקהילה שלנו
 
 
Karin and Ron Zalkind
Friends
Friends
Mazal Tov and heartfelt thanks to dear friend
Ilan Segev
whose ace leadership and
commitment inspires us every day.
 
 
Richard Dale & Dorit Harverd
Michael Agus & Elisa Deener-Agus 
Sammy Furgang & Missie Polasky
Jason & Dena Glasgow
Gil & Terri Preuss
Rob and Rebecca Kaplan
 
Friends
Kol hakavod and sincere thanks
to IAC Boston and its leadership
for bringing our community together
through dedication, energy, commitment,
and a little creative Chutzpah too!
 
 
Daniel Serfaty and Irene Mizrahi
Friends
Rachel, Congratulations!
 
So proud of your hard-work
and dedication over the past 4 years
and in everything you do!
 
  Toni Bryan
Newton Roofing Residential Inc.
 
Friends
Congratulations to
Rachel and Ilan
on this well-deserved honor!
 
Your leadership and vision
inspire us all to follow our passions
and make a difference. 
 
Marilyn and Dale Okonow
Friends
 
Thank you IAC
for the all the terrific programs
you bring to the Boston Jewish community.
 
 
Osnat Levy Real Estate
Friends
Racheli and Ilan,
Your energy, leadership and commitment
have brought our community
to new heights.
 
Thank you for all that you have done
- and will continue to do!
 
Eddie and Karen Shammay
Supporters
Kol Ha Kavod, Rachel, for your inspiring leadership
and Mazel Tov for such a well deserved honor!!
 
Love, the A-Team
Acharai
Supporters
Mazel Tov Rachel and Ilan
Thank you for making our community stronger.
 
Robert Trestan                  Harvey Wolkoff
Regional Director             Regional Board Chair
Supporters
Racheli and Ilan,
 
Thank you for bringing your passion,
dedication and leadership
to establishing the IAC so successfully
in Boston.
 
Kol hakavod vi neshikot,
Alexandra and Gideon
Supporters
 
רחלי ואילן,
הרוח והמחוייבות שלכם
.הביאה את הקהילה שלנו לשיאים חדשים
.תודה מקרב לב על כל עשייתכם הברוכה
 
 
Amir and Yana Grinstein
Supporters
Rachel and Ilan,
 
Your energy and commitment
brought our community to new heights.
Thank you for all of your efforts.
 
 
Jessica and David Aronoff
Supporters
Supporters
,רחלי ואילן היקרים,
באנו עבור העשייה, אבל נשארנו בזכות האנשים. אתם מעוררי השראה
.ומיוחדים, כל אחד בדרכו ובאורח פלא, עוד יותר יחד
 .יצרתם קסם יש מאין, שהוא השתקפות של כל הטוב שאתם משקיעים
,אוהבים המון
רועי וליטל כרמל
 
To the most amazing Racheli and Ilan, 
Out of thin air, you created magic, which reflects the magic
that you are--separately, but even more so together. 
We became involved for the cause,
but stayed thanks to the people.
 
Love,
Roi and Lital Carmel
 
Supporters
Combined Jewish  Philanthropies
joins Israeli American Council Boston
in honoring Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev.
Rachel is a strong and dedicated leader and
CJP's Women's Philanthropy is grateful for
all her hard work. We celebrate Ilan and
his work to build an engaged and united
Israeli-American community in Greater Boston.
 
Thank you for all you do.
 
MAY YOU GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
 
Supporters
 
Dear Rachel, 
 
Congratulations on a job well done!
 
 
Pamela and Robert Cutler
Supporters
Racheli and Ilan, Your energy and commitment
brought our community to new heights.
Thank you for all of your efforts.
 
 
Dr. Joelle Lieman, Elite Aesthetics
Supporters
Rachel, you are a great Jew!
 
 
You inspire us, you make us laugh, and you make us cry.
Thank you for driving us all to be better."
We love you,
 
Beth, Candice, Jude, Robin, Sharon
Supporters
Congratulations Rachel!
 
Thank you for everything you do
for the betterment of our local
and global community!
 
 
Tamar and Ken Frieze
Supporters
Supporters
MAZEL TOV to IAC Boston
and to founding Co-chairs
Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev
for your support of Gateways
and an inclusive Jewish community.
 
Supporters
On behalf of Greater Boston's
pro-Israel community, congratulations to
Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev. 
 
Thank you for your amazing work
and leadership.
 
Eric Giesser
Supporters
Kol hakavod to founding co-chairs
Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev
on 4 incredible years of dedication
and service to our community.
 
 
Yossi & Osnat Hazan
Supporters
רחלי ואילן
רב תודות
וכל הכבוד לכם על מנהיגות מדהימה 
 
צוות עברית במרכז
 
Arnee R. Winshall
President and CEO
www.hebrewatthecenter.org

 

 
Supporters
Supporters
JCDS, Boston's Jewish Community Day School
extends a hearty Mazal Tov to Ilan Segev
Thank you, Ilan, for your dedication to the IAC
and the Greater Boston Jewish community
 
בית ספר יהודי קהילתי בבוסטון, JCDS
שולח איחולים מקרב לב לאילן שגב
IAC-תודה לך אילן על מסירותך ל
ולקהילה היהודית בבוסטון
!מזל טוב
 
Supporters
Kol hakavod to founding co-chairs
Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev
on 4 incredible years of dedication
and service to our community.
 
 
Luis Vidal and Jennifer Slifka
Supporters
Thank you
 Rachel and Ilan
for all
you've done to strengthen the bonds
between various constituents and organizations.
You've set a high bar with your commitment,
energy, and good cheer.
 
Our community is lucky to have had you
at the helm for these last few years.
 
Sari Korman & John Hunt
Supporters
Kol hakavod to founding co-chairs
Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev
on four incredible years of dedication
and service to our community.
 
 
Len Saxe and Marion Gardner-Saxe
Supporters
Racheli and Ilan,
 
Your energy and commitment
have brought our community
to new heights.
 
Thank you for all of your efforts.
Roy Barr and Lisa Goldberg
Supporters
Dearest Ilan and Racheli
Most people have a few moments in life that are game changers.
One of my moments was the first time we met 4 years ago
when you chose that I join your new journey in creating the IAC
in Boston.  I could not have asked for better mentors, partners
and community leaders to guide our way, but most of all, I never dreamt
of the deep friendship we would build over the years
and become practically family.
I cherish every moment we had together in strategizing, planning,
debating and laughing. So much laughter that made every moment
so enjoyable while building a community. Each one of you is an inspiration,
role model and visionary leader! Thank you for 4 amazing years
and for everything I learnt from you.
Miss you every day,
Love,
Na'ama  
Supporters
Kol hakavod to founding co-chairs
Rachel Chafetz and Ilan Segev
on four incredible years of dedication
and service to our community.
 
 
Zori and Inbal Rabinovitz
Supporters
Dear Racheli and Ilan,
 
Your community-building skills are models
for all of us. Thank you for bringing
the Israeli Americans into our lives.
 
We are so excited to continue working together
for the benefit of Israel, and all of us.
 
 
Love,
Jude and Aviva
Supporters
Dear Rachel and Ilan,
 
Thank you for your hard work
and dedication to the IAC
for the last four years.
Your commitment to our community
is inspiring!
 
Iris and Chen Schor
Supporters
Rachel,
Kol Hakavod on your amazing leadership at the IAC
and making it such a central and pivotal place
for Israelis and American Jews alike.
 
Everything you touch in our community
turns to gold, and we are so lucky to have you as our leader.
Chazak!
 
 
Love,
Barbara & Ed Shapiro
Supporters
Racheli and Ilan,
 
Your energy and commitment
brought our community
to new heights.
 
Thank you for all of your efforts.
Sharon and Rony Shapiro
Supporters
Dear Ilan and Racheli,
 
Wow! How lucky are we to have you both in our midst.
Your vision, leadership and energy are forces of nature!
You have enriched the entire community by creating
new and exciting ways for both Israelis and Americans to learn
from one another, and strengthen their Jewish identities
in the process. 
We are truly grateful to your incredibly hard work
and dedication over the past four years. 
 
All our love,
Paula and John Sinclair
Supporters
Congratulations Ilan!
 
Jeff Swartz and Morgan Stanley
Private Wealth Management
 
 
Supporters
Rachel, 
 
Thank you for all your hard work
and your commitment to the future
of our community.
 
We are so proud
to have a friend like you
that puts so much of herself
into such an honorable organization. Mazal Tov!
 
Pini and Margalit Swissa
Supporters
Kol ha'kavod to the founding co-chairs
of the IAC. Ilan, your potential was evident
from the first time we met you
and you have never disappointed.
 
 
Miriam and Ehud Telem
Supporters
Here's to an organization we really look up to (literally)!
 
Your downstairs neighbors wish you and Am Yisrael
a happy, joyous, and creative celebration.
 
The Jewish Arts Collaborative
Supporters
Supporters
Dear Ilan and Racheli,
 
When we moved to Boston with our family, we could not
have imagined the journey you would take us on.  You gave us
a home, an extended family, and a window into what it means
to be passionate and dedicated community members
-- and community builders.  We admire you from both near
and far, and you are always in our hearts. 
 
 
Love, 
Maya and Iftach