In honor of
Janet and Albert Hakim
for always looking at Schechter's future with a smile
and to Janet for her compelling leadership
while being Board President.

Congratulations to all the other honorees
whose dedication continues to make Schechter a special place.

Diane and Howard Wohl
We congratulate our co-honorees

Janet and Albert Hakim
Ida and Eric Kalimian
 
 
Mazel Tov to the entire Schechter family.
All of the students, teachers, faculty and parents together
make Schechter a fantastic institution.
 
With appreciation and love to

Ellen and Jay
Your efforts have strengthened
the Schechter School of Long Island.
 
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
 
Mazal Tov to all of the honorees
 
Janet and Albert Hakim
Ida and Eric Kalimian
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
 
on being recognized
for your many efforts on behalf of
our school, community, and our children.
 
Lewis Broad Sarah (Class of 2008) Illana
(Class of 2008) Benjamin (Class of 2013)
 
Mazel Tov to
Ida and Eric Kalimian
Janet and Albert Hakim
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
 
for your dedication to
the Schechter School of Long Island
 
 
Friends of SSLI
 
Mazal Tov to our dear children
Ida and Eric Kalimian
 
We are so proud of who you are.
 
Keep shining!
 
Love,
Lila and Elias Kalimian
 

Mazel Tov to
Janet and Albert Hakim

We are grateful for all that you do
for Schechter and our community. 

We are grateful that we consider ourselves your friends.
 
 
Yasher Koach to all our esteemed honorees
Rebecca and Morty Schaja
HONOR YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER
Mom z"l and Dad
Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Meyer
Our family gains blessings and honor through your love
for your family, your generosity and support of Schechter
and the Jewish community.
Phyllis, you have dedicated your life to the education
of children and love for the Jewish people. We are so thrilled
that you are a part of our family.
Love, Ellen and Jay
Alex, Ezra, Jonathan, Blair and Rina
Mazal Tov, Janet & Albert Hakim and Ida & Eric Kalimian. Thank you for everything you do for our school.
 
Thank you to the awesome honorees
for bringing life to our community.
 
Blessings and nachas to
the Hakims, Kalimians and Steinbergs.
 
 
Love and light,
Genia and Stewart Taub
L'chaim to a beautiful school full of life.
Mazel Tov
to our friends
Janet and Albert Hakim
You both set such wonderful examples for your children with your leadership, commitment and generosity to Schechter and the Jewish community.  We are grateful and proud to call you our dearest friends. We look forward to sharing many more simchas together.
 
Ida and Eric Kalimian

Thank you for your continued dedication to our school.
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to our school.
 
The Balsam family
Sheri and Ira
Ariel (2015) Sara (2017)
and Noah ( 2020)
 
And your friends at
The Cookie Outlet of Long Island
500 W. John Street, Hicksville, New York 11801
 
 
Congratulations to
all the Honorees!
 
 
Andrea and Scott Bernstein
To our dear frineds 
Janet and Albert 
 
Thank you for all your tireless work on behalf of
Schechter and the Jewish community.
 
Mazel Tov to
Ida and Eric Kalimian
and 
Meyer Steinberg & Phylis Simon
 
Dalia Lisker, Ari Jurmann
Noa (2017), Zoe (2020), and Joshua (2026)
 
 
 
Mazel Tov to the Honorees!
 
 
Friend of Schechter
Mazel Tov to the Honorees!
 
Thank you for your dedication to SSLI.
 
 
Friends of the Schechter School of Long Island
 
To our distinguished honorees
You all truly exemplify the ideals
of our beloved
Schechter School of Long Island.
 
Mazel Tov!
 
The Levi Blau Family
 
 
Mazel Tov to our fellow honorees
Janet and Albert Hakim
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg

on this well-deserved honor.
 
Thank you for generously dedicating your time and talents to Schechter
year after year. You are people of exemplary character and we are proud
to share this evening with you and our Schechter community. 

Your invaluable leadership, support and efforts
on behalf of SSLI are greatly appreciated.

Ida and Eric Kalimian
Avi (Class of 2023)
Jesse (Class of 2025)
Bella (Class of 2027)
Rubin (Class of 2030)

 
 
We congratulate our co-honorees

Janet and Albert Hakim
Ida and Eric Kalimian

 
Mazel Tov to the entire Schechter family.
All of the students, teachers, faculty and parents together
make Schechter a fantastic institution.
 
With appreciation and love to
Ellen and Jay
Your efforts have strengthened
the Schechter School of Long Island.
 
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
Congratulations to our friends
Ida & Eric Kalimian
and
Janet & Albert Hakim
on this very well-deserved honor.
We admire and respect your commitment
and dedication to ensuring the success of SSLI.
Mazel tov to Phyllis & Meyer Steinberg
and congratulations to Schechter!
L'Chaim!!!

 Rachel and Michael Schor
and your Friends from the Treeline Companies
Congratulations to all of the Honorees!
 
Thank you for your commitment to
the Schechter School of Long Island.
 
Together we have built not just a school, but a community
of passionate, like-minded, caring people.
 
We feel very fortunate to be part of it.
 
 
Erika and Ken Witover
MAZEL TOV AND THANK YOU 
TO ALL THE HONOREES
AND
TO MY SON, IRA BALSAM
FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO
THE SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF LI
 
CHARLOTTE BALSAM
PROUD MOM AND
SAFTA OF
ARIEL 2015, SARA 2017, NOAH 2020
 
 
 
To all of our wonderful honorees.
Thank you so much for your dedication and service
to our beloved school.
 
 
With much gratitude,
Elissa Buchman Broad
Sarah (Class of 2008) Illana (Class of 2008)
Benjamin (Class of 2013)
Congratulations to Diane and
the entire graduating Class of 2018.
 
We're looking forward to your future achievements.
Don't forget to have fun.
 
 
Linda and Marc Chernoff
Mazal Tov to the Schechter School of Long on Island
and to our fellow Honorees of the Chai Gala,
Ida and Eric Kalimian
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
 
We wish SSLI continued success in what it does best.... educating
our children and preparing them for future success as the next generation
of Jewish leaders guided by Jewish morals, values, traditions,
history, Tikun Olam (repairing the world) and a love of Israel. 
 
We are proud to Celebrate the Continued "Chai" Life of Schechter
and the importance of its role in the Jewish Community.
 

Janet, Albert, Julia (2018) & Benjamin (2021) Hakim
Yasher Koach to 
 
Janet and Albert Hakim
Ida and Eric Kalimian
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
 
With much admiration and affection, 
Spielman/Baumgarten Family
 
Mazal Tov Albert and Janet.
It was an honor to serve under Janet's
presidency and see all her hard work
and commitment which I know would not
have been possible without Albert's support.
 
Mazal tov to Ida and Eric and thank you
for all you do for Schechter.
 
Mazal Tov Phyllis and Meyer for being
such a wonderful example and being so supportive of
this wonderful school.
Judy and Rob Hirsch and Family
 
With gratitude and admiration we thank
Janet and Albert Hakim
for their dedication, devotion
and commitment to
the Schechter School of Long Island,
 
We also wish to congratulate all the honorees
on their well-deserved honor.
Mazal Tov to all.
 
 
The Kristal Family

We are proud to honor
Janet and Albert Hakim
and
Ida and Eric Kalimian
for their work on behalf of
Schechter School of Long Island.

We appreciate all that they do
for our community.
 
Janet and Daniel Mermel and Family
 
Mazel Tov to Our Wonderful Honorees
Janet and Albert Hakim
Ida and Eric Kalimian
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
May Hashem Bless You And Safeguard You
May Hashem Light Your Countenance
And Be Gracious To You
May Hashem Bless You With Peace
 
Thank You For All You Do For Our Children
And Our Beloved Schechter School of Long Island
 
Michele, Steven, Sylvie and Sarah Moscovitz

To our dear friends,
Janet and Albert Hakim.
 
Your commitment, dedication and support
of our school is truly admirable.
Mazal Tov to all the wonderful honorees
on this well-deserved tribute.
 

Vivi, Eddie,
Daniel (Class of 2011), Laura (Class of 2015)
 
Congratulations to all the honorees.
 
We applaud your dedication and hard work
for a school that we all love.
 
 
Beth and Ron Ostrow
Mazel Tov to all the honorees
on their hard work and dedication to
Solomon Schechter.
 
 
Tina and Paul Rotstein
 
MAZEL TOV TO
THIS YEAR'S HONOREES
AND TO THE CLASS OF 2018
 
 
THE HAMMERMAN
& FISCH FAMILIES

Congratulations to the entire SSLI family and to the honorees.

All the students, teachers, faculty and parents
make Schechter a fantastic institution.

Thank you to everyone for all of your dedication
and hard work.
 
The Altman Family
Jamie, Adam
Finley, Shai and Poppy
 
 
Always thrilled to support SSLI!
 
 
Proud Alumni Parents
Bonnie and Barry Epstein
 
Mazel Tov to all our Honorees.
 
We value your hard work
and dedicated service to our school.
May you continue to inspire
the Jewish community.
 
Bonnie and Stuart Kotler and Family
Mazal Tov
Ida & Eric Kalimian
 
Thank you for the CHAI
you bring to out SSLI Family!
May we all continue to grow together
 
 
Leila & Kamron Monasebian
 
Mazal Tov to all our honorees!
 
We are appreciative and honored to be part of
the SSLI family for the past 21 years.
 
L'Chaim to All!
 
 
Susan and Kourosh Adhami
Elan '18 Yigal '15 Arik '10
 
Mazel Tov to the Honorees for all your time
and energy in support of our school.
 
Todah Rabah,
 
The Canaricks
 
 
Mazel Tov to the honorees
 
 
Drs. Tracy Kaplowitz
& Jonathan Boxer
The Friedman Family congratulates this year's Honorees
together with the entire Class of 2018
& especially our wonderful daughter Samantha, class of 2018.
 
Mom and I and your sisters are so very proud
of you and your accomplishments and can't wait
to see go from strength to strength in college
and throughout life.
 
We all Love you very much
 
Mom, Dad, Rachel,
Kimberly and Danielle
 
 
 
Congratulations and a hearty
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees!
 
 
Reva and Paul Gajer
 
 
Congratulations to all of the honorees.
Thanks for your support.
 
 
Helene & David Abiri
Benjamin, Dina and Deborah
 
A Jew is asked to take a leap of action rather than a leap of faith.
~Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
 
Jamie and Adam

We are proud of your vision, leadership and dedication
to the Schechter School of Long Island
and to your commitment to Jewish causes.
Your children, Finley, Shai and Poppy
You bring joy and sunshine into our lives. Love, Dad and Deena
 
Mazel Tov to this year's honorees.
Harold and Deena Altman
"There are no problems, only opportunities for growth."
                                                         - Rebbetzin Dena Weinberg
 
Mazel Tov to our Honorees
who led the way shaping our past
and continue in their efforts
setting the course for the
successful future of SSLI.
 
To the graduates, you are the best
so go into the world and make a difference.
 
L'Chaim - this is a moment to cherish and remember.
 
Eileen and Stuart Bohrer
 
Mazel Tov to
Ida and Eric Kalimian
on being honored by
the Schechter School of Long Island.
 
 
Joan and Ed Cohen
Mazel Tov
Janet & Albert
 
Your commitment to Judaism and Jewish education
is extraordinary and second to none!
 
Mommy & Daddy would be so proud.
 

We love you!
Lynn, David, Rebecca & Samantha Dreifuss

Mazal Tov To All This Year's Honorees: 
Janet and Albert Hakim
Ida and Eric Kalimian
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg

                
May you continue to be a source of pride
to your loved ones and the community!
 
 
 Wishing You All The Best,
 Mina, Keyvan and Danielle Frouzan
Mazal Tov to Schechter!
 
 
The Hoch Family
Douglas Haleigh
Ethan & Noa
Miriam & Jordan
Lori & David
 
Mazel Tov to all the honorees
 
With gratitude and best wishes,
 
Amy and Dan Kamensky
 
Congratulations
Ida and Eric
on this well-deserved honor.
 
 
Love,
Natasha and Kevin Lalezarian
 
A Jewish community that is diverse and openly embraces all who seek
to lead actively Jewish lives will be a Jewish community that is stronger
and more enduring for generations to come.
                                               -Lynn Schusterman
To the honorees
Janet and Albert Hakim
Ida and Eric Kalimian
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg

Thank you for your commitment in creating
and sustaining an all embracing environment
where our children learn and grow into future leaders.
 

The Mourtil Family
Laleh, Antonio, Zachary and Sofia
Congratulations to all the honorees!
 
Thank you for all you do
to support our beloved school.
 
 
Best wishes!
Sandy and Andrew Quentzel
Mazel Tov to 
 
Janet & Albert Hakim
Ida & Eric Kalimian
Phyllis Simon & Meyer Steinberg
 
Thank you for all of your efforts on behalf of Schechter!
 
 
Joyce and Gerry Rubin
Congratulations to our honorees
who do so much to support
the Solomon Schechter School.
 
 
Lisa and Jim Schlesinger
 
Congratulations to the Honorees.
Your involvement and dedication
have enriched the lives of our students.
 
 
Robin and Barry Simonson
 
Yasher Koah & Mazal Tov to
Solomon Schechter Grandparents
Phyllis Simon our Beloved Friend and Librarian Emeritus
&
Meyer Steinberg, our Founding Member
Lifetime Member of the Board of Trustees, Longtime Gabbai Rishon, 
and Chairman of the Shnopps Committee!
 
May you continue to go Me-Hayil el Hayil
From Strength to Strength!
 
South Huntington Jewish Center
Melville, New York
 
Ian S. Jacknis, Rabbi
Randall Levin, Hazzan
Gwen Lichtman, President
 
Mazel Tov to all the Honorees!
 
Yasher Koach to our dear friends
Janet & Albert
on this well-deserved honor.
 
Your tireless devotion and commitment
to Schechter is an inspiration to our family
and a blessing to our community.
 
Donna & Ken Stein
Evan (2007), Adam (2010), & Arielle (2016)
 
 
 
In honor of the honorees
and the entire Schechter family.
 
 
Elana Stern
 
Kol Hakavod and Mazel Tov to our special friends
Ida and Eric
on this well-deserved honor.
Your leadership and commitment to Schechter
is appreciated by all.
 
Mazel Tov to Janet & Albert and to Phyllis & Meyer.
 
 
Elissa, Alan, Remy and Jordan Tauber
Wishing all the honorees a heartfelt congratulations
on a much deserved honor. Solomon Schechter and the Jewish
community of North Shore Long Island are so lucky to have
your leadership and support.
 
We are particularly proud of our family,
Eric and Ida Kalimian,
for their long-standing support of SSLI and their leadership
in Jewish causes. We send all our love and best wishes to them
on this special evening.
 
Love,
Nina & Abner Ohebshalom
Betty & Shaz Mossanen
Julie and Morry Kalimian and Families
The Parents of the Fifth Grade wish a
hearty Mazel Tov to
Ida and Eric Kalimian
on this well-deserved honor!
 
Thank you so much for all that you do
for our Schechter Community.
 
Your fellow fifth grade parents
are proud to call you one of our own!
 
Love,
Your Friends in the Fifth Grade
 
The parents of the
9th and 12th grade
wish a hearty Mazel Tov to
 
Janet and Albert Hakim
 
on this well-deserved honor!
 
Thank you for all that you do for the Schechter community!
 
Love,
Your 9th and 12th Grade Families
To be kind is more important than to be right.
Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks
but a special heart that listens.
~Rabbi Mendel Schneerson
 
In honor of
Adam and Jamie Altman

You are both exemplary role models to my beautiful grandchildren
Finley, Shai, and Poppy Altman.
You not only listen but you quietly do what is needed to create
a loving, safe environment in school, at home and in life.

Love,
Mom
Janis Altman
 
Bagel Boss of Roslyn
is proud to support
the Schechter School of Long Island.
 
We wish the honorees MAZEL TOV!
 
 
Congratulations to our friends
Janet & Albert
and
Ida & Eric!
Thank you for all that you do
for Schechter!
 
Linda and Marc Chernoff
CLEANCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Proud Supporter of Schechter LI and the deserving Honorees. 
 
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Congratulations to
Ida and Eric Kalimian
on this well-deserved honor!
We admire your dedication
and commitment to Jewish education.
 
Love,
Lisa and Richard Cohen
Mazel Tov to
Ida & Eric Kalimian
and all the 2018 Gala Honorees.
May we continue to celebrate
more Simchot together!
 
Adrienne, Dan, Zachary, Benjamin
and Sophie Davidson
Mazal Tov and much gratitude to our honorees
 
Janet and Albert Hakim
Ida and Eric Kalimian
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
 
For your tireless support of
our beloved Schechter school community
 
 
Best wishes from the
Duftler, Lurvey, Neutra and Shallat Families
 
Janet and Albert
Mazel Tov and Yasher Koach
on your well-deserved honor.
 
Your tireless dedication and commitment
to SSLI is inspiring.
 
Karen and Scott Gross
Holly and Scott Leavitt
Lori and Doug Lieberman
 

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor
 in recognition of your generosity,
commitment and dedication to SSLI.
 

Valerie Lager and Ross Lager
(Class of 2015)
 
 
 
Ken and Marcie Levin
 
 
Mazel Tov
Phyllis & Meyer
 
 
Maxine and Alan
Mazal Tov to all the honorees
and thank you for your commitment
to the Schechter School.
 
 
Jackie & Stuart Miller
Joshua (2010), Rachel (2012), Ashley (2015)
 
For two inspirational couples
 
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
Janet and Albert Hakim
 
Kol hakavod for your years of dedicated service to
Schechter and the Jewish community.
 
Patricia and Dan Schoeffler

Mazel Tov to our family members
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
We are so proud of you!
 
With love and appreciation,
Lisa S. Weisman and Bruce Parsons
Michael Weisman
Tori Weisman
Donna S. and Marty Joyce
Madison Joyce
Yasher Koach to all the Honorees A special
shout out to Janet & Albert Hakim.
 
Some thirteen years ago you took our call
trying to convince you to send your children
to Solomon Schechter.
 
Not only did your children benefit
but the greater Schechter community benefitted!!!!
 
Susan & Lewis Bartell
Max, Gillian & Mollie
 
 
Mazel Tov & congratulations
to our good friends
Janet & Albert Hakim
 
 
We are so proud of you!
John and Beth Dorsa
 
Mazel Tov & Best Wishes to 
Janet and Albert
 
May you continue to be an inspiration
to the entire community.
 
All our love,
Arnold and Jacob
 
Mazel Tov to each of the honorees and thank you
for your commitment and support of Schechter.
 
A special shout-out to our dear friends
Janet and Albert Hakim
on this well-deserved honor.
 
 
Lori and Steven Kantorowitz
Congratulations to
the Schechter community
and to their deserving honorees.
 
Kidd Kabb
We continue to be grateful to
Schechter School of LI
for all you did for our children.
 
Mazal Tov to the honorees.
 
Rabbi Neil and Alisa Rubin Kurshan
 
In Honor Of
 
Janet & Albert Hakim
 
And in Support of the
Schechter School of Long Island
 

The Merrick Jewish Centre
 
Rosenthal Curry & Kranz, LLP
Congratulates

Janet and Albert Hakim
On their well-deserved honor!
 
Your service and dedication
are a model to which others should aspire.
 

Ted Rosenthal
 
Congratulations to
Ida and Eric
on a well-deserved honor.
 
 
Monica and Brian Shatz
 
Our heartfelt Mazel Tov
and sincere congratulations to
Phyllis Simon and Meyer Steinberg
for their boundless love of Jewish life
and endless support for Jewish education
on Long Island.
 
You are an inspiration and role model for us all.
 
 
Arlene and Richard Sirlin
 
 
To Grandpa Meyer, Grandma Ruth, and Phyllis:
You sparked in us a lifelong curiosity for knowledge
and made great sacrifices so we could develop our minds
and learn from wise teachers. We hold the value
of our education to be far above the most precious of rubies. 
 
For these and a thousand other things, we forever honor you.
 
Love,
Alexander, Ezra, Jonathan, Rina, and Blair
Congratulations
Phyllis and Meyer
on this special honor!
Mazal Tov!!!
 
 
Beth and Jeff Steinberg
 
Temple Beth Sholom congratulates
Solomon Schechter
Ida and Eric Kalimian
and the other honorees.
 
 
 
 
Mazel Tov to all the Honorees!!!!!
 
 
 
Rosalind & William Wertheim
 
May your dedication and commitment
to the Jewish community
continue to inspire us all.
 
 
Craig & Wendy Winawer
Rachel, Mark, Ranit and Aviva Berman
Phyllis Charash
Richard & Sandra Cohen
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Marla Fisch
Jo Kay
Stuart, Rachel, Sloane & Audrey Levenberg
Heather and Alex Lima
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Sharona and Benjamin Ohebshalom
Paula R Schwartz-Pervil and Paul R. Pervil
Paula R. Schwartz-Pervil and Paul R. Schwartz
John and Patricia Semeraro
Andrea and David Sutton
Hildy and Les Barry
Mr. and Mrs. S. Braginsky`
Bonnie & Steven Cahn
Maryann and Daniel Frank
Barbara and Norman Friedman
Beverly and Joel Girsky
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Paul & Gale Greenstein
Judith & Elliot Horowitz
Marcia and Jeffrey Kammerman
Jacqueline and Jeffrey Linsenbaum
Joan and Norman Mattisinko
Fran and Alan Mendelowitz and Family
MinuteMan Press - Glen Cove
Ben and Melanie Perlson
Dr. Hugh & Martha Pollack
Leslie and Jack Rubin
Ron Soussa
Dr. Philip and Robin Spencer
Evan Stein
Evan, Adam and Arielle Stein
Sylvia Steinberg
David and Jennifer Stoler
Meredith & David Tannenbaum
Nitza and Robert Weiss
Janet & Mark Zimmerman
Ellen and Leonard Zuckerman
Toni & Desiree Jaeger-Fine