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IAC Boston

Visionaries

Congratulations to our dear friends

Shira and Jay,

For an incredibly well-deserved honor.

Your dedication to making a better world is inspiring.

You lead by example, and challenge us

to do more and be more.

We are truly honored to be your friends.

Love,

Rachel and Larry Chafetz

Visionaries

Dear Shira and Jay,

Thank you for all of your dedication

and hard work for our community.

You are helping make our world

a better place.

Sharon Mishkin

Visionaries

The staff of the Ruderman Family Foundation

is proud to congratulate

Shira and Jay Ruderman

as this year's honorees.

We applaud the social activism

and exemplary leadership of Shira and Jay

which serves as a model for all of us at RFF.

Founders

Dear Shira and Jay,

Thank you for advocating, giving

and showing us how to change the world
- you inspire us to be better.

Dorit and Ron Cohen

Founders

Dear Shira and Jay,

Our deepest appreciation and gratitude for your contributions

to society through your amazing philanthropic work.

Your special focus on disability inclusion is particularly meaningful to us. You make the world a better place.

We are honored to call you our friends.

Rivka & David Shimoni

Builders

Dear Shira and Jay,

Toda Raba for your leadership, philanthropy, and tireless work

to strengthen Israel-American Jewish relations

and to ensure disability inclusion for all.

You truly embody the Israeli-American connection,
and we are proud and honored to have you as our friends.

Avi Almozlino and Naomi Zygiel-Almozlino

Builders

Dear Shira and Jay,

Our community is so fortunate to have you

as leaders, activists and thinkers.

You bring Israeli chutzpah, American rigor

and Jewish humility

to all of your incredible philanthropic initiatives!

Your friends,

David and Rachel Fine

Builders

Shira and Jay,

You inspire us all with your generosity

and commitment to Israel

and the Jewish people.

Michael and Linda Frieze

Builders

Thank you Jay and Shira for your work on
inclusion, which motivates us all to be more
mindful about how we build our communities.

In your family and in your work, you embody
the Israeli American connection.

Mazel Tov to you.

Sharon Shacham and Michael Kauffman

Pioneers

"Through faith we experience the world.
Through action we give the world meaning."
Leo Baeck

Shira and Jay,

Through your actions and generosity

you make the world a better place.

With love and admiration,

Leonard and Sara Aronson

Pioneers

I heard a lot about Shira and Jay

from others and loved learning about everything

that they are doing to bridge gaps between Israel

and the Jewish community and help people in need.

When I finally met Shira

I found a smart, powerful superwoman

that does it all with amazing modesty.

I am grateful that you are a big part

of our community and our tribe.

Dror Avieli

Pioneers

Mazal Tov to

Shira and Jay Ruderman

on this well-deserved honor.

Grateful thanks for your leadership

and commitment to the Jewish people.

Rita and Charles Bronfman

Pioneers

Dear Shira and Jay,

Thank you for your tireless commitment

to strengthening Israel
and bringing the US and Israel

closer together.

Mazel Tov,

Nir and Orly Caspi

Pioneers

Shira and Jay,

You inspire us all with your generosity

and commitment to Israel

and the Jewish people.

Roberta and Irwin Chafetz

Pioneers

Dear Shira and Jay,

Mazel Tov to you on receiving this great honor.

Your contributions, vision and dedication

to strengthening our Israeli- American - Jewish relationships

are deeply appreciated.

Your philanthropic efforts are inspiring to all of us.

Ilana and Isaac Edry

Pioneers

Congratulations, Shira and Jay, on this award!

Such well-deserved recognition of transformational leadership.

May you go from strength to strength.

Pioneers

Shira and Jay,

By bringing together communities

from far and wide, you are a living bridge

among the people of the United States, Israel

and Jewish people. Thank you for all you do.

Nily Abramowitz and Gil Arie

Pioneers

Shira and Jay,

Congratulations on this recognition for your hard work,

dedication and vision for a stronger

American/Israeli relationship.

Your continued efforts will have a great impact
on future generations!

Mazel Tov!

Todd Ruderman Jody Kipnis

Pioneers

Dear Shira and Jay,
Our deepest gratitude to you

for your philanthropic efforts.
Your attention and focus

on inclusion for all is amazing.

We appreciate all that you bring

to our Israeli- American Jewish community.

Lisa and Ami Joseph

Pioneers

Shira and Jay,

You are true leaders

and an inspiration to us all.

We are grateful for all that you do

in our community

and feel fortunate to have you in our lives.

Ola and Robert Mayer

Pioneers

Jay and Shira,

In your family and in your work,

you embody the

Israeli-American connection.

Mazel Tov to you.

Efrat and Ram Metser

Pioneers

Shira and Jay,

You inspire us all with your generosity

and commitment to Israel

and the Jewish people.

Elana & Udi Mokady

Pioneers

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more,

do more and become more, you are a leader."

John Quincy Adams

Mazel Tov Shira and Jay on this well-deserved honor.

You have inspired your local community, our country,

Israel, and the global Jewish community to understand

the power and promise of inclusion. We marvel

at your accomplishments and tireless dedication.

Kol hakavod and lots of love,

Dena and Michael Rashes

Pioneers

Shira and Jay, Mazel Tov on this
great honor!

So sorry I can't be with you.

Sending my love!

Mom

Pioneers

Shira and Jay,

Thank you for your meaningful work

to include everyone

in our Jewish community,

your dedication is truly inspiring.

Iris and Chen Schor

Pioneers

Shira & Jay,

You have always inspired us

with your love for Israel,

your commitment to our community

and your voice for inclusion.

We are fortunate to have you

in our Kehillah and as friends.

Yours,

Shiri & Ilan Segev

Pioneers

Shira,

What you do is pretty extraordinary

and a model for all of us to follow.

I am proud to serve with you

on the Council of IAC Boston

and look forward to our working together.

Sincere Congratulations!

Daniel Serfaty

Pioneers

Shira and Jay,

Wishing you a heartfelt Mazel Tov on this honor.

You inspire us by your leadership, passion

and vision. We appreciate all you do

for our family and community.

With much love,

Sharon, Rony, Noam, Ella and Hadas Shapiro

Pioneers

Innovators

Shira and Jay,

You inspire us all with your generosity

and commitment to Israel

and the Jewish people.

Geraldine Acuna Sunshine

and Gabe Sunshine

Innovators

Dear Shira and Jay,

Yasher Koach ישר כח

Thank you for all you do

for our communities

Phyllis Gotlib and Ido Schoenberg

Innovators

Jay and Shira,

In your family and in your work,

you embody the Israeli American connection.

Mazel Tov to you.

Robert Korff

Innovators

Thank you Jay and Shira

for your work on inclusion,

which motivates us all

to be more mindful

about how we build our communities.

Jaka & Gad Saarony

Innovators

Jay and Shira,

In your family and in your work,

you embody

the Israeli-American connection.

Mazel Tov to you,

Karen & Eddie Shammay

Innovators

Yashir Koach and Todah Rabah to

Shira and Jay Ruderman,

For all that they have done

for the Boston Jewish community

and for Israel and thanks to the IAC

for its great work to bring these communities

closer together.

Lisa and Neil Wallack

Friends

Congratulations to Jay and Shira!

We appreciate being part of this Event!

David Appel

Friends

Since Shira and Jay became members

of Beth Abraham, we have seen their dedication

to our community and the entire Jewish People.

Shira and Jay are true philanthropists who focus their energy

on Jews here in America and all around the world,

especially through their family foundation which focuses

on the "inclusion of people with disabilities worldwide

and the education of Israeli leaders

on the American Jewish community."

We are fortunate to call them friends.

Reuven Kimelman, Rabbi Daniel Kamoun, Hazzan David Sheena,
President Emeritus Solomon Sheena, President Beth Abraham

The Sephardic Congregation of New England

Friends

It is rare to find a couple that represents so much:

a commitment to inclusion, strong Jewish values

and traditions, love of family and Israel, smart leadership,

strategic thinking, global impact and much more.

Above all, you are two of the nicest people and it is both

a pleasure and an honor to have the opportunity

to work with you under the auspices of the IAC.

Thank you for your involvement in the leadership

of this community and organization.

Lital and Roi Carmel

Friends

Shira and Jay -

What a fun and appropriate way

to celebrate your contributions

to so many facets of our Boston Jewish Community.

May you continue to have vision and energy

to innovate and impact our future

and our perceptions and experiences.

Mazal Tov,

Risa & Zev Gewurz

Friends

Congratulations Shira and Jay
for your passion

and commitment to equality.

Josh Kraft

Friends

Shira and Jay,

You inspire us all with your generosity

and commitment to Israel

and the Jewish people.

Mazow & McCullough, PC

Friends

Jay and Shira,

In your family and in your work,

you embody the

Israeli American connection.

Mazel Tov to you.

Northern Trust

Friends

In honor of our dear friends Shira and Jay,

thank you for all you do for our community

and for our homeland.

We treasure you with all our hearts

and admire you immensely,

Reyna and Sammy Simnegar

Friends

In honor of

Jay and Shira Ruderman,

who work tirelessly to ensure

ליהודים היתה אורה ושמחה וששן ויקר

With appreciation and respect,

Jeff and Debbie Swartz

Friends

Jay and Shira,

In your family
and in your work, you embody
the Israeli American connection.

Mazel Tov to you.

Ron & Karin Zalkind

Supporters

Dear Shira and Jay,

Thank you for all you do.

Arthur Epstein and Bryna Lichtman

Supporters

Shira and Jay,

Thank you for all you do

to open minds, warm hearts,

and build communities.

With love and respect,

Ellen and Richard Calmas

Supporters

Jay and Shira,
You inspire us all

with your immense generosity

and commitment to Israel

and the Jewish people.

Best,

Mordecai and Helen Danesh

Supporters

מזל טוב ותודה
Shira and Jay Ruderman
and
IAC- Boston
for all you are doing to ignite

and strengthen passion in our community
Arnee R. and Walter A. Winshall

כל הכבוד לשירה וג'יי
על מנהיגות מדהימה שלכם רב תודות
Arnee R. Winshall
President and CEO
www.hebrewatthecenter.org

Supporters

Shira and Jay, We are so inspired by all you have done

to support our community's inclusiveness and to stitch together

our Jewish-American and Israeli communities.

We value and admire you as visionary partners and leaders

who truly understand the dictum in pirke avot

"It is not your responsibility to finish the work of perfecting the world,

but you are not free to desist from it either."

Thank you for your passion, your persistence, and your principles.

We are grateful for your leadership.

B'kavod,

Cindy and Andrew Janower

Supporters

Shira and Jay,

Your strong commitment and leadership

to Jewish values and the State of Israel

serve as an inspiration to us all.

The Maimonides School Board of Directors,
faculty, staff, students, and community
congratulate you both on this wonderful

and deserving honor.

We are proud to have you as parents,
colleagues, and thought partners in our school
and in the Greater Boston Jewish community.

Maimonides School

Supporters

Jay and Shira,

Thank you for all you do

to foster the Israeli American connection.

Mazel Tov to you!

Raffaella and Vito Levi D'Ancona

Supporters

Thank You

Shira and Jay,

For embodying the

Israeli/American connection

and for your continued work on inclusion.

Mark and Lauren Rubin

Supporters

Dear Shira and Jay,

The more we learn about your work

and your impact, the more we are so grateful
that you are a part of our community.

Mazel Tov,

Paula and John Sinclair

Supporters

Shira and Jay,

You inspire us all with your generosity

and commitment to Israel

and the Jewish people.

Seth and Jennifer Stier

Supporters

Dear Shira and Jay,

Yasher Koach ישר כח

To two wonderful people

Jane and Stuart Weitzman

Community Sponsor

THANK YOU SHIRA AND JAY,

For your tireless leadership and support of Gateways

and for lighting the path of inclusion for all.

IAC, Mazal Tov on another successful year!

Community Sponsor

KI wishes a huge Mazel Tov to

Shira and Jay

for their pace-setting and transformative leadership

for the entire House of Israel and beyond!

Rabbi William Hamilton

Community Sponsor

Wishing Jay and Shira Ruderman

a Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor.

Rabbi Yossi and Layah Lipsker

and the whole

North Shore Chabad community.

Community Sponsor

Shira and Jay,

Thank you for you ongoing commitment to inclusion work

across the Jewish world, and to strengthening

the Israeli American relationship.

We are blessed to partner with you in this sacred work.

Community Sponsor

We are proud to join the IAC in honoring Jay and Shira.

Your commitment to ensuring the vibrancy and growth

of Boston's Jewish community is inspiring.

Rabbi Uri Feldman, Menahel

YOY Board of Directors

Community Sponsor

Congratulations Shira and Jay!

You are leaders in our community in so many ways,
especially in your work on inclusion.

We are proud to be your partners.

Young Israel of Brookline Synagogue Inclusion Committee

Public Service

Kol hakavod, Jay and Shira!
On behalf of The Jewish Agency, I am deeply grateful

for your commitment to uniting our people

and bridging the divide between Israel and American Jewry.

This is among the greatest challenges we face.

Your involvement is so very important

to ensuring our future peoplehood.

Isaac (Bougie) Herzog

Chairman, The Jewish Agency for Israel

Public Service

Dear Shira and Jay,

Few families can match your commitment to our community,

Commonwealth and country. Whether advocating for

the disability community, strengthening the bonds

between Israel and the United States, or fighting for

social justice, you are both an inspiration to us all.

Mazel Tov!

Best,

Congressman Joe Kennedy III

Public Service

משפחת רודרמן היקרה - שירה וג'יי

אין לי מספיק מילים במילון האישי שלי
לתאר את המיזמים, המעשים וההשקעה
שאתם משקיעים לחיזוק הקשר הכל כך
חשוב בין עם ישראל בארץ ישראל

.לבין יהדות ארצות הברית

אתם הגשר להעמקת הקשר הכל כך חשוב
.וחיוני להמשך קיומנו

.הדבקות שלכם במשימה ראויה להערכת והערצה

שירה וג'יי יקרים - אתם מסמלים בעיני

.את "האדם שבאדם" אתם יקרים וחשובים לנו מאוד

.הערכתי והערצתי נתונה לכם לעד

בברכה, ח"כ מיקי לוי

Public Service

יחד עם שירה וג׳יי הובלתי בכנסת ה 19 וה 20

את שדולת יחסי ישראל ארה״ב

זאת היתה שדולה פעילה היותר, שפרסה בפני חברי הכנסת את היריעה הרחבה

והמגוונת של יחסי שתי המדינות תוך דגש מיוחד על ה״צלע ״ היהודית,

המקום והתפקיד החשובים כל כל של יהדות ארה״ב ביחסים האסטרטגיים

בין שתי המדינות. קרן רודמן מיקמה עצמה בתווך עצמה

.ותרמה תרומה משמעותית ולאורך זמן בהעמקת הקשר

.ג׳יי ושירה ליוו כל מהלך ומהלך בשיחת לב ובהתייחסות אמיתית

תודה לכם, ידידי, אני מקווה ומאמין כי תמשיכו ללכת עם הלב שלכם

.למקומות האלה. זה נהדר ונדיר

ח״כ ד״ר נחמן שי, העבודה, יו״ר שדולת ישראל - ארה״ב

Public Service

Mazal Tov, Jay and Shira!!

With deepest admiration, respect,

and gratitude for all you do

to strengthen the relationship

between Israel

and the American Jewish community.

Ambassador (ret.) Daniel Shapiro

and Julie Fisher

Public Service