SHJC Anniversary Ball

Israel at 65Honoring

Paul & Sue KayeLisa & David Travis

Randi AlexanderSaturday, April 20, 2013

11 Iyar 5773

It is our Privilege to Honor 

Susan and Paul KayeLisa and David Travis

andRandi Alexander

Your Time, Effort and Dedication to our

Synagogue is Truly Inspirational 

South Huntington Jewish Center

Men’s Club

Saturday night, April 20, 201311 Iyar 5773 Dear Friends, It is my great pleasure to join in our congregation’s Anniversary Ball celebrating “Israel at 65” and honoring Susan & Paul Kaye, Lisa & David Travis and Randi Alexander. This evening gives us the opportunity to celebrate our love for Israel. How privileged we are to live in the generation that has witnessed the rebirth of the Jewish homeland after two thousand years of exile and persecution! How very proud we are of the amazing country Israel has become in the past sixty-five years – its beautiful land infused with such a rich history, its vibrant economy, its many technological and cultural achievements, the strength and resiliency of its people, its unwavering pursuit of peace despite the many forces which seek to undermine that effort. How blessed we are by the presence of the State of Israel in this world – a haven for the Jewish People, a beacon of hope for all humanity, a source of Jewish pride and identity! At the same time our celebration of “Israel at 65” gives us a wonderful opportunity to honor some very special people who have done so much to help our synagogue community over the years – our long-time and very active members Susan and Paul Kaye and Lisa and David Travis – and the Director of our Early Childhood Program, Randi Alexander!! Each one them has done so much to help our synagogue over the years! Each one of them has brought their own special talents, personalities, hard work and love of people to our synagogue community. Our presence here tonight is just a small way of saying “thank you” to Susan and Paul, Lisa and David, and Randi, for all that they have done – and continue to do – to make our congregation the very special synagogue that we believe it to be. And, in agreeing to be honored this evening, they once again help our synagogue to flourish in the days to come. I can think of no words more appropriate to express the feelings in our hearts on this special day than the traditional prayer for those who serve the community. May God who blessed our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, bless this entire congregation, together with all holy congregations: Them, their sons and daughters, their families, and all that is theirs; along with those who unite to establish synagogues for prayer, and those who enter them to pray, and those who give funds for heat and light, and wine for Kiddush and Havdalah, bread to the wayfarer and charity to the poor; and all who devotedly involve themselves with the needs of this community and the Land of Israel. May the Holy One, reward them, remove sickness from them, heal them, and forgive their sins. May God bless them by making all their worthy endeavors prosper, as well as those of the entire people Israel. And let us say, Amen. With much love, respect and pride as we celebrate this wonderful evening,

Ian S. JacknisRabbi

April, 2013Iyyar, 5773

Dear Friends, We are ecstatic to join together in the hora tonight with our incredible honorees, Susan and Paul Kaye, Lisa and David Travis and Randi Alexander to celebrate our love and dedication to Israel at 65 and the South Huntington Jewish Center. With your unceasing energy our vibrant growing community is very blessed to make an indelible impact on the lives of all who come here to pray and study. We would like to personally thank everyone involved in making our community such a success. Through many acts you have furthered our dedication to the fulfillment of the rabbinic teaching of building our world based on the three things on which it rests – on Torah (learning), Avodah (worship), and G’milut Hasadim (acts of loving kindness). Susan, Paul, Lisa, David and Randi, your involvement is a true testament to the survival of the Jewish people and bears witness to the devotion, love, generosity and spirit of the South Huntington Jewish Center. Our community is blessed with much talent taking part in our many programs and services throughout each year. Your continued leadership and voice is important to us. With our voices joined together in song and prayer we can be a great chorus paving the way for the continuance and growth of sacred Jewish music and Torah in future generations. On behalf of Emily, Ella, Maya and myself we wish Yasher Koah, Hazak u’Barukh and Todah Rabah to all. Thank you for being such a connected part of our South Huntington Jewish Center family and greater community. Kol Haneshamah T’halel Yah! Halleluyah! Let every soul praise God! Halleluyah! Hazzan Brian Baruch Shamash

This year SHJC honors four very special members as well as our outstanding early childhood director. It is no surprise that this group of honorees asked that we focus this year’s gala celebration on Israel’s 65th anniversary as an independent state, rather than on them. Their desire to center the limelight elsewhere is typical for each of this year’s honorees. Each and every one has, and continues to give to our community humbly, benevolently and altruistically. The officers and the board of trustees unanimously and unabashedly want to thank each of our honorees for your time, your energy, your generosity and your unrelenting devotion to our shul and the Jewish Community at large.

Paul & Sue Kaye, we are in awe of you both. Each time we hear Paul’s story and how he personally helped to ensure the realization of the Jewish State of Israel, we are mesmerized. And Sue, as a past SHJC president who continues to be a regular, and regularly recite haftarah, and regularly author the SHJC Sisterhood Queen Esther Purim spiel, and continuously chair our Cantor’s concert, and continue to always be here for us. What can we say? Todah rabah rabah!

Lisa & David Travis, you both are an inspiration to us all. Between early childhood liaising, Crystal caterer representing, Sisterhood gift shop selling, Torah reading, and more, your involvement, interest and infectious outlook are an example to be emulated by us all. Don’t ever stop raising the bar for the rest of us to follow.

Randi Alexander, nana to our children, dedicated supporter of and loyal to our congregation and community, we thank you! We depend upon you to care for, to teach, and to partner with us as we raise our children in their formative years to be good, smart, Jewish, caring individuals. Having chosen to trust our children in your care for almost a decade, we have silently expressed our belief in you. It is now time to praise you from the rooftop! You have succeeded in helping to raise a generation of Conservative Jewish youth. We are in awe. Todah rabah.

I would also like to say thank you to the Gala and Journal committees for all your hard work and making this evening a truly wonderful reality. Kol hakavod!

And thank YOU for joining us on this special occasion; I truly hope you have wonderful time.

May we all continue to go from strength to strength – m’chayil l’chayil. Judith Kunoff, SHJC President

Yasher Koah to all who gave their time to make this evening a success.

Martin Hauser, Fund Raising Vice President

Lisa and David Travis

Susan and Paul Kaye

Randi Alexander

Willa Gerber Cheryl Haiken Judith Kunoff Gwen Lichtman

Mindy Maze Hillary Needle Michelle Statfeld

A very special thank you to SHJC’s wonderful support staff

Your loyalty, hard work and commitment to SHJC is invaluable

Carla Amato Pedro Flores Carol Frisa Elissa Spiegel Don Stanton

Special Thanks to

Michael Bass of Flowers by Burton & Son for his continued support to SHJC

South Huntington Jewish Center2600 New York Avenue

Melville, New York 11747

Rabbi Ian S. Jacknis Hazzan Brian Shamash

Officers 2012-2013

PresidentExecutive Vice PresidentFinance Vice PresidentEducation Vice PresidentRitual Vice Presidents

Membership Vice PresidentHouse Vice President

Co-Treasurers

Recording SecretaryCorresponding SecretaryProgramming Vice PresidentFundraising Vice PresidentPast PresidentSisterhood President

Men’s Club PresidentNursery School Liaisons

Board of TrusteesKeith Archer, Yvonne Cort, Shari DeLouya, Samantha Diamond, Hillary Kalb, Marty Kunoff, Mindy Maze, Maxine Peresechensky, Peter Rothman, Lois Rothstein, Roz Rudofsky, Peri Schacknow, Pam Schwartz, Lawrence Sherman, Phyllis Simon, Meyer Steinberg, Lisa Travis, and Amy Zuker

Judith KunoffWilla GerberMichael BunsisKaren LippmanJeffrey KreincesRobert ObersteinLeora LanzSharon SchwartzSteven SchwartzJim DaleL.G. NadlerCheryl HaikenGwen LichtmanAlmarie KralsteinMartin HauserRandi ChavisJoan PerelmutterMarc GerberLauren GidsegJamie Paul

Our very best wishesto our dear friends

 

Lisa and David Travis 

on this most deserving honor!

 

We are thrilled to be able toshare this special night with you

 

May you continue to be an inspirationto the Jewish Community

 

Mazel Tov! 

Susan and Glenn CohenRandi and Fred Sosnick

To our family and friends, thank you so much for coming to share and be with us at this Gala Ball and for all your years of support, love and

friendship. 

To our children, Alli, Emily and Daniel, thanks for enriching our lives

and bringing us so much joy, happiness, love and laughter. 

To our SHJC family, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to be part of the growth and prosperity of SHJC over the years, to celebrate many simchas with you, and to provide many

years of service to help make SHJC such a strong and loving community.

 

Mazel Tov to our co-honorees: Sue and Paul Kaye and Randi Alexander

 

Lisa & David Travis

Anniversary BallIsrael at 65

 

Mazel tovSusan & Paul KayeLisa & David TravisRandi Alexander

 

Our synagogue would not be the success it is without their endless

love, support & dedication! 

The Majewski Family

HAPPY 65th BIRTHDAY TO ISRAEL

Thank you to this year’s honorees

Randi Alexander

Susan and Paul Kaye

Lisa and David Travis

for all they do for

our synagogue community

Gwen, Stu, Lauren, & JoelleLichtman

We want to wish a mazal tov and “yasher koah” to

Lisa and David Travis and to Randi AlexanderWe are humbled and touched by the honor

South Huntington Jewish Center has bestowed upon us.

Over the years, we have loved being part of a synagogue which is truly our

home away from home. For the friendships we have made, for the opportunities we have had

to add to the well being of this shul, and for the many joyous occasions

we have been able to experience here, we want to thank everyone

who made them all possible, both past and present.

Tonight we feel what we Jews call “nachas.” You know what that is don’t you?

It’s when you “kvell.”

Susan and Paul Kaye

MAZAL TOV TO Lisa and David Travis and Susan and Paul Kaye

South Huntington Jewish CenterAnniversary Ball

 

Israel at 65 

HonoringSusan & Paul KayeLisa & David Travis

Randi Alexander 

Mazal Tov! 

Thank you for being the very special people who you are! 

Thank you for all that you have done and continue to dofor our synagogue community!

 May you continue to go

“Me-hayil el hayil” – “from strength to strength.” 

Rabbi Ian & Suri JacknisNoam, Yael & Nava

Susan and Paul 

You make us Kvell! Oh, in case you don’t speak Yiddush that is when you Shep

Nachas! Thank you for making our Jewish musical dreams come true.

 Lisa and David

 

You fill our lives with many Gifts, and many we would like to buy  

Randi 

You bring peace, joy and learning into the souls of our young children

as you cultivate and celebrate the growth and accomplishments of each of our students and teachers.

 To all of our friends,

Your love and commitment to South Huntington Jewish Center and the State of Israel shines a new light on Zion and our people.

 Harninu Lelohim Uzenu! Sing with joy to God, our

strength! 

With Much Love, 

Hazzan, Emily, Ella and Maya Shamash

Sue & Paul: you are simply an amazing, inspirational couple! We

look up to you.

David & Lisa: keep the bar high for us all to follow! We salute you.

Randi: from Shalom, to the Y, and SHJC, Ayelet & Maayan would not have been the same without

you! A well deserved honor.All our love,

The Amiran FamilyJudith, Yoram,

Ayelet & Maayan

Mazel Tov to our Honorees

Susan and Paul KayeLisa and David Travis

andRandi Alexander

Thank you for your continued dedication to the

South Huntington Jewish Center

Ed and Roz RudofskyWilla and Marc Gerber

and families

Temple Hillel of North WoodmereSalutes

Our very special friends

Susan and Paul Kaye

The State of IsraelThe South Huntington Jewish Center

Lisa & David Travis and Randi Alexander

Rabbi Steven M. GraberCantor David Guber

Ritual Director Steven BlitzEducation Dir. Evie Berkowitz

President Robin Laurentz

Mazel Tov and Yasher Koahto

SUSAN & PAUL KAYELISA & DAVID TRAVISRANDI ALEXANDER

May you continue to go from

strength to strength   

Lorraine and Alan Reid

We are thrilled to honor our parents,

Susan and Paul Kaye

May you continue to be a source of strength

to the Jewish Community.

Yasher Koah on all your achievements

We love you!

Your Family,

The KayesThe AhronheimsThe DorfmansThe DresnersThe Turners

Our very Best Wishes to

Paul & Susan Kaye

On This Most Deserving Honor.

We are thrilled to be able to Share thisSpecial Night with You!

Mazel Tov!]

Brad & Aliza

Warren & Cindi

and Fran Cohn

Congratulations Randi! 

We are so proud of you and your service to the Jewish Community

Amy and Alex Glickman& Family

Joanne and Joel Stein& Family

“To be part of a community, to shape it, and to strengthen it,is the most urgent, the most vital obligation facing the Jewish individual”

Elie WieselSusan and Paul KayeLisa and David Travis

andRandi Alexander

Yasher Koah…may you all continue to use your positive

energies as you have done, leading, inspiring

and making a difference.

Lynne Kurtzman and FamilyMonique and Alan Mensch and Family

Maxine Peresechensky and FamilySherri and Bruce Sherman and Family

MAZAL TOV

Miss Randi

With love from all your students!

Mazel Tov

Lisa & DavidYour DedicationTo Each Other, To Your Family,To Your Friends,

To Judaism&

To South Huntington Jewish Center Is An Inspiration To Us All!

We Applaud You Both On An Honor Well Deserved

With Love & Friendship,

Julie & David BoltonSusan & Marty Ehrlich

Robyn & Marc LionMichelle & Brian Statfeld

Congratulations 

to my dear friends

Sue and Paul Kaye

Bonnie Guthartz

Yasher Koah to

Susan & Paul Kaye

Lisa & David Travis

Randi Alexander

We celebrate our honorees and congratulate them

for their tireless devotion and extraordinary effort

in the continued success of SHJC.

May they go from strength to strength.

M’ chal l ‘Chal and Todah Rabah

for all that you have done.

Our gratitude to your service is immeasurable.

The Schwartz-Pervil/Ben-David FamiliesPaula, Paul, Sara, Beth & Ron

Mazel Tov to

Susan & Paul Kaye, Lisa & David Travis

and Randi Alexander on this well deserved honor.

Arlene & Richard Sirlin

We Salute the SHJC Honorees

Susan & Paul KayeLisa & David Travis

Randi Alexander

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The Liaisons of South Huntington Jewish Center

would Like to Congratulate Our Wonderful Director of Early Childhood Programs

Randi AlexanderWe admire your hard work,unwavering dedication and kind heart.

Your leadership and compassion provides comfort to parents and endless smiles to our children.

  Mazel tov on your well deserved honor

South Huntington Jewish Center Early Childhood Liaisons

Michelle ChozahinoffMichelle ZakarinRobyn SternAmy & Jon Tannenbaum

Stacey MillerMichelle StatfeldStacy FishlowHilary Kalb

Lisa TravisCheryl HaikenShari DeLouyaSamantha Diamond

Lauren GidsegJamie PaulCindy Somer

Every Single Wednesday, We Dare Not Miss A DayTo Get Together With The Women We Love

And Play Mah Jongg All DayThe Food Is Delicious, We Strive To Win Some Hands

But Spending Time With Our GirlfriendsIs Most Important In The End

Dear Lisa,A woman of valor, who can find? Far beyond pearls is her value.

Her husband's heart trusts in her and he shall lack no fortune.

She spreads out her palm to the poor and extends her hands to the destitute.She opens her mouth with Wisdom,

and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.Her children rise and celebrate her;

and her husband, he praises her:"Many daughters have attained valor,

but you have surpassed them all.“

We Salute You For Your Dedication to SHJC

We Are Proud To Call You Our Friend & Our Fellow Mah Jonggian,

Natalia Appenzeller Carol Blass Julie Bolton Susan Cohen Susan Ehrlich Allison Elkin Janet Fitterman Jill KatzRochelle Jamick Debra Kahn Aimee Leff Robyn LionJerri Meliso Shari Silverman Dana Simon Lisa Walsh Alyse Reiffman Randi Sosnick Allison Quinto Michelle Statfeld

In honor ofThe South

Huntington Jewish Center

andSusan and Paul

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Mazel Tov to our Honorees!

Susan and Paul KayeLisa and David Travis

Randi Alexander

So sorry we cannot be there to

celebrate with youIt has been a pleasure working

alongside all of you in our wonderful

community SHJC

Enjoy your special evening,Almarie & Evan Kralstein

Mazel Tov to,  Susan & Paul KayeLisa & David Travis

and Randi Alexander

Thank you for all of your good work on behalf of

South Huntington Jewish Center

Congratulations, Keith & Debbie Archer, and

Family

Mazel  Tov and

Yasher Koah 

The Kreinces Family

Sunday,May 5, 2013The Israeli Jazz and Film

Festival at SHJC

The festival includes award winning Israeli short films, delicious Israeli food and

live jazz music.

Presenting the celebrated Roni Ben-Hur and his renowned jazz ensemble, featuring vocalist,

Amy London

Tickets are $18/$10 students.  Advance purchase is

recommended.  To order tickets by phone, call the synagogue office at 631-421-3224 or visit

www.shjc.org

CONGRATULATIONS Honorees

Thank you for your devoted service to South Huntington

Jewish Center

Cheryl and Herb SchwartzAnd Family

To Life long prosperity, happiness and peace

Always…!Wendy & Alan Lefkowitz &

Family

Lois & Howard Rothstein & Family

In Honor of Lisa and David Travis

Mazel Tov

Love,Allison, Emily, Daniel and

Mom

Mazel Tov to the Honorees

Phyllis & Elliot Pellman

ISRAEL @ 65 YEARS

A BLOOMING FLOWERAGAINST ALL ODDS

PHYL AND BOB SCHER

Dear Sue & Paul,

Congratulations and all our love

Janice & HowardMarilyn & Barry

MAZEL TOV TO ALL OUR HONOREES

THE SIEV/WEINSTEIN FAMILYJoel and Toba

Aaron, Alana and Joshua

Mazel Tov To All! 

Susan & Jerry Schultz

Mazel Tov to our good friends

David & LisaThank you so much for your

commitment and leadership at South Huntington Jewish Center

All Our LoveDebbie, Kevin, Rachel, Bradley and Matthew

Weltmann

In Honor of Sue and Paul Kaye

Basya and Andrew Lowinger

In Honor of our dear friends Susan and Paul Kaye

 

Trailblazers, Role Models andInspirational Leaders to ALL!

 

Love, Tracey and Keith Drayer

Yasher Koah to our 2013 Anniversary Ball honorees

 

Susan & Paul Kaye~~Lisa & David Travis~~Randi Alexander

 Thank you to SHJC for giving us the opportunity

to give service to our community 

Love, Karen, Eric, Ben and Jack Lippman

Well earned, Well deserved

Mark and Claudia TravisLindsey & Dave Garfield

Holly & Brandon Spurlock

Dear Aunt Susan and Uncle Paul,

Congratulations to two very special people who have made such a difference in so

many ways. We are so proud of you.

With our love and admiration,Didi, Howie, Sammi, Justin and Micki

MAZAL TOV TO ALL THE HONOREES

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE SOUTH HUNTINGTON JEWISH CENTER

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Dear Miss Randi,

Congratulations on your well deserved honor!

Your tireless passion and unwavering commitment to pre-school education

is an inspiration to all.

Love, Marcia, Lee, Dana & Brian

Yasher Koah & Mazel Tov toSusan and Paul Kaye,

Lisa and David Travis &Randi Alexander

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Congratulations and best wishes to our well-deserving honorees.

 

Thank you for enriching the life of our synagogue.

Sheila & Bob Oberstein

Mazel tov to our wonderful honorees!

Yvonne Cort, Dennis Cohn and family

With best wishes to all our honorees

May you continue to inspire our SHJC community with your tremendous

dedication and commitment

Sharon and Jed Albert

Carla AmatoTamar BurskyJudy DensenLynn EisenbergCarol Frisa

Susan IngberAndrea LapidusCathy LazarToni MartinBeverly Nord

Dear Sue and Paul,

We are so proud that you are our friends, because you both are special to us and the Jewish community.

We love you.

Ellie and Jack

Mazel Tov to 2 great peopleSue and Paul Kaye

Mark Dorfman

We want to extend our gratitude to all the generous donors

for helping to make our Anniversary Gala a successBagel Boss

The Bakery

Ben’s Delicatessen

Austin Blumstein and the NY Mets

El Al Airlines

Executive Limousine

Four Points by Sheraton Plainview

Fruitco. Corp

Hotel Indigo East End

Huntington Limousine

Jeff and Melissa Kreinces

J. Lowy Skullcap

Manhattan Theatre Club

Marlin Art

Martha Clara Vineyards

Mayfair Jewelers

SHJC Texas Hold’em Committee

Suffolk Theater of Riverhead

United States Tennis Association

Danny Waizman's School of Flying

YES Network

Z Hotel

Your praise, Adonai our Godwill be proclaimed by all Your works,

Your pious ones, the righteous, who do Your will;

And all Your people, the House of Israel,

will joyfully thank and bless, praise and glorify Your name.

Hallel