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Women’s Auxiliaryof Jewish Senior Services
2019
Fall Gala
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY OFJEWISH SENIOR SERVICES
Fall GalaTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
honoring
Kenneth I. Wirfel arthur and gladys lunin humanitatian award recipient
Richard D . Becker louis lotstein award for distinguisHed service award recipient
featuring comedian Steven ScottThe Patterson Club • Fairfield, CT
Daddy/Ken,We love you for all you have accomplished in a lifefilled with caring and concern for so many - our
seniors, our developmentally challenged, and ourcommunity-at-large. We are so especially proud that
you are being honored tonight for your years ofexemplary service to Jewish Senior Services,a community that served our family so well.
With love,
June, M ikhaila,H annah & George
Dear Friends, It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 Women’s Auxiliary Fall Gala. Tonight we have the special opportunity to recognize two wonderful individuals.
We are pleased to be honoring Kenneth I. Wirfel with the Arthur and Gladys Lunin Humanitarian Award, and Richard D. Becker with the Louis Lotstein Award for Distinguished Service. Ken, is an active community member in Connecticut and New York. He joined the Jewish Senior Services Board of Directors in 2009 and served on the Professional Services, Finance and Executive Committees before serving as Chairperson, shortly after the transition from Jefferson Street into the new Harry and Jeanette Weinberg campus on Park Avenue. Dick Becker has worked alongside Jewish Senior Services for almost four decades as a dedicated board member, committee member and family member. We applaud, thank and congratulate them and are thrilled that they lent their energy, creativity and leadership to our organization and beyond.
The success of tonight’s event is the result of a collective effort of many. Lydia Gerard, Vanessa Rosenberg, Debby Hiller, Barbara Kauders, Ellen Hyde Phillips and the entire Women’s Auxiliary Board have worked for months on this special evening. We thank the Women’s Auxiliary for sponsoring this annual Gala and thank all of you for your participation and partnership in enhancing the mission of Jewish Senior Services.
It has been another exciting year and a time of tremendous growth and expansion of our organization and our mission. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus on Park Avenue, celebrated its third anniversary in June. Our state-of-the-art senior services campus is the first and only Household Model nursing home in Connecticut. This design is the result of years of research and a vision to be the absolute best and most comprehensive senior care provider in Southern Connecticut, as well as a resource for the broader community. Thanks to the generosity of our incredible community for allowing us to bring together the future of long term care, assisted living, community services, intergenerational activities, the fitness center, and the community-at-large, including the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County, in one place that is truly Home for all of us.
Once again, we thank all of you who have helped to make not only this evening a success, but have made Jewish Senior Services the premier organization it is today. We are incredibly grateful to your commitment and generosity. The best is yet to come!
Best wishes,
A lan S. P hillips Andrew H. BanoffChairperson President & CEO
Dear Friends, It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 Fall Gala, an evening of celebration and tribute. We
are honored to co-chair this important event on behalf of the Women’s Auxiliary and share the
evening with all of you. The Fall Gala raises significant funds to enhance the lives of the Residents
and clients of Jewish Senior Services directly through enriching programs and services. We are very
grateful for your generosity.
Tonight we pay tribute to two deserving individuals, Ken Wirfel and Dick Becker. Congratulations
to you both!
We want to thank the Fall Gala Committee who donated their time and energy to make this event
a success. We have been meeting for months to plan this event and it has been a creative and
collaborative effort. We would like to give a special thank you to Ruth Ridgeway of Ruth Ridgeway
Designs, for the beautiful décor that makes the evening beautiful.
We want to also thank our immediate past Co-Presidents, Debby Hiller and Barbara Kauders, and
new President, Ellen Hyde Phillips, who have all provided us with incredible support, dedication
and leadership.
We know you will be entertained and amused by the witty and innovative humor of Steven Scott.
We also have an exciting silent auction this evening with many great opportunities to support the
Women’s Auxiliary, so please bid and then bid again!
Enjoy your evening!
Lydia Gerard and Vanessa RosenbergFall Gala Co-Chairs
His tenure as Chairperson has been both exhilarating and challenging. He stepped up into the position shortly after the transition from Jefferson Street into our beautiful new Harry and Jeanette Weinberg campus on Park Avenue. Jewish Senior Services and its staff faced the challenges of assisting our Residents in the adjustment to their new home while maintaining throughout this period the excellence of our care and navigating the deep changes in our long term business model. Partnering with Andrew Banoff and a strong and committed Board of Directors, Ken successfully plotted the course and has ably guided the organization toward a bright future for all it continues to do and hopes to do in the future.
Ken and June live in Westport with three handsome labrador retrievers. They have two adult children. Mikhaila, their older daughter, currently enjoys living in a residential community for adults with developmental disabilities. Their younger daughter, Hannah, is the Head Riding Instructor and a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor at New Canaan Mounted Troop in New Canaan. Hannah’s husband, George, is a doctoral candidate in Applied Mathematics at Stony Brook University.
Kenneth I. Wirfel is indeed a pillar of our community. We thank him and congratulate him on this extremely well-deserved award.
a r t h u r a n d g l a d y s l u n i n h u m a n i t a r i a n a w a r d
Kenneth I. WirfelJewish Senior Services is proud to present the Arthur and Gladys Lunin Humanitarian Award to Ken Wirfel this evening honoring his dedication to excellence within the entire community.
This award was created to recognize outstanding public and community service as exemplified by the good works of Arthur and Gladys Lunin. Any individual who by his/her sacrifice, effort and service to the Fairfield County Community deserves to be recognized and held up as an example for others to follow. Of special merit are those individuals who have furthered the cause of justice, fostered understanding between Jews and non-Jews and made voluntary and significant efforts to care for those unable to care for themselves.
Ken practiced law for over 40 years in New York City. His early years were spent as a trial lawyer with The Legal Aid Society and then as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York. His major cases included the prosecution of a Fortune 500 company on tax conspiracy and a group of Chicago Police officers on drug smuggling charges.
Ken’s proudest achievement was, with his wife June Eichbaum, the co-founding of Cooke School, a school in Manhattan for children with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. Their daughter was one of the first seven students to attend the school. Ken went on to serve as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the school for 25 years and continues on as a Trustee. Today, Cooke School is in the midst of constructing a new 6,700 square foot building near Mt. Sinai Hospital and will open its doors to over 300 students in September, 2020.
Locally in Westport, Ken helped organize the Minute Man Hill Special Taxing District and served as its President for over 20 years. He stepped down from that role when, in 2007, he was elected as a Member of the Westport Board of Finance, just in time to deal with the oncoming fiscal crisis.
Ken was introduced to The Jewish Home when June’s father, Ulryk Eichbaum, came to reside in our skilled nursing facility. He visited regularly and grew to know the organization and staff intimately.Shortly after Ulryk’s passing in 2009, Ken joined our Board of Directors. He served on the Professional Services, Finance and Executive Committees before serving as our 22nd Chairperson from 2016-2019.
“I joined The Jewish Home Board just over 10 years ago. June’s Dad, a long-time Resident of the Home, had recently passed away and I was initially reluctant to make the commitment of time and energy that I thought the position would entail. The more I thought about it though, I realized the organization needed members of the community to step up and support this wonderful institution. Besides, I knew a few board members and thought they were all terrific people who I would enjoy working with in this endeavor.
I soon was to join a group of more than 30 people from throughout Fairfield County. One of my earliest memories was taking a trip north to Newbridge on the Charles for a site visit to a brand new and magnificent continuing care community, then under development by the Jewish community in Boston. I accompanied the late Milt Schubin, then Board Chairperson, and more than a dozen board members. Our board was then in the early stages of planning
for and envisioning a new home for our senior community. Other site visits were to follow in the following months.
Almost three and a half years ago, our dream was realized and we moved into our new campus on Park Avenue. Residents, staff members, family and board members were all delighted with what we had together achieved. We knew we had taken a major step in securing a program that would serve seniors’ needs for decades to come.
But the path forward was not always easy. In our first years in the new campus, we, as a board, have had to grapple with the uncertainty of government funding, and have had to meld our successful programs into new business models which would assure their continued success and vitality. I, no we, have been blessed with an exceptional board. I look around this room and I see bankers, lawyers, doctors, accountants, and business people, among us, all who have made singular contributions toward achieving these goals. You are not just my colleagues, you have become dear friends. I thank you for all you have done, and, hopefully, what you will continue to do for our families, friends, and neighbors.”
— Ken Wirfel
“Ken joined our Jewish Senior Services community as a family member,and has embraced every aspect of our organization – including his
roles on the Board of Directors. I am personally grateful for his leadership and support during these first historic years on the
new campus. He does so much for so many organizations, and we are proud to be able to honor him with this prestigious award.”
Andrew H. Banoff President & CEO Jewish Senior Services
About our organization and our mission…The Women’s Auxiliary undertook the challenge to create a place for seniors in our community in 1968. They were instrumental
in building The Jewish Home for the Elderly, now called Jewish Senior Services and with the opening of our new campus in 2016.
The overriding mission of the Women’s Auxiliary is to nurture, enhance, and support quality of life initiatives for the Residents
and clients that we serve. The Auxiliary fulfills this mission by augmenting services, programs and facilities provided by Jewish
Senior Services.
Hundreds of women have been involved as members of the Board of Directors during its existence. Thousands of women have
been a part of our success through Auxiliary membership, volunteerism, and financially supporting and participating in our
programs and events. It is through their dedication that the Auxiliary has raised over five million dollars to accomplish our
mission. We are incredibly proud of our contributions and knowing that we make a daily difference in the lives of the Residents
and clients.
Since 1973, Jewish Senior Services has provided unparalleled care for Residents, and clients receiving short term rehabilitation
at the Goldstein Rehabilitation Center as they transition from hospital to home. A full range of services are provided to meet the
needs of seniors in the community, including Friedman Home Care Agency, Chaifetz Family Hospice, Grasmere on Park Adult
Day Program, Senior Choice at Home®and Home Together®. Also, the Institute on Aging offers Geriatric Assessments and Care
Management, and in response to an unfortunate but critical need, the Center for Elder Abuse Prevention opened in 2007, the
first in the state of Connecticut. In June 2016, Jewish Senior Services opened The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus on Park
Avenue, our new Household Model state-of-the-art intergenerational senior services campus which includes skilled nursing,
assisted living and memory care residences. With all programs now on campus, the innovative environment is providing a
rich social and cultural experience for seniors and has changed the concept of “nursing home” forever. The Women’s Auxiliary
proudly supported the development of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus with a gift of over one million dollars.
The Women’s Auxiliary leadership is vital to our success. We would like to thank our co-chairs Lydia Gerard and Vanessa
Rosenberg for this evening. They have worked hard with the Gala Committee to put this wonderful event together. Their energy
and initiative are very much appreciated especially by all of the Residents whose lives are enriched and enhanced by the funds
we raise here tonight. We are grateful for everything they have done to make this evening a success. Mazel tov to Ken Wirfel
and Dick Becker and sincere thanks for all they have done for the betterment of Jewish Senior Services.
Ellen H yde P hillipsWomen’s Auxiliary President
to devote themselves to friends, travel and many charitable and volunteer pursuits.
Dick and Shirley have been members of Congregation Beth El Fairfield for well over 50 years.He has been an active board member for many years and has served as treasurer. Dick has been a generous benefactor with both Beth El and Jewish Senior Services and continues his service to this day.
Dick and Shirley have three sons, Scott, Jeff and Brent and three grandchildren with whom they enjoy spending time.
Our community has been enriched and we are so very grateful to Dick for making Jewish Senior Services a priority in his life. Congratulations on this well-deserved award.
L O U I S L O T S T E I N A W A R D F O R D I S T I N G U I S H E D S E R V I C E
Richard D. BeckerDick Becker, this year’s Louis Lotstein Award recipient, says “My association with The Jewish Home goes back almost 40 years, from the time my Mother was in residence. My Father was a volunteer before he moved in himself, and my wife’s parents were Residents here too. So the connection is personal. Above all it’s been an honor to serve this community and be associated with a home where the facilities, the programs and the staff are all at the top of their class.”
The Lotstein Award was created to recognize leaders for their long term service to Jewish Senior Services as demonstrated by the devotion of the late Louis Lotstein. Dick has worked alongside Jewish Senior Services for almost four decades. Since 1980, he has been a dedicated board member, committee member, family member and faithful friend. He has served on the Employee Relations, Professional Services and Pastoral Services committees, where he was the Chairman for over 20 years. Dick, a Brooklyn native, came with his family to Connecticut in the 1940s. He’s a graduate of Bridgeport’s Bassick High School and holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut. He served in the U.S. Army in Huntsville, Alabama, where he was stationed with the Redstone Arsenal’s Ordnance Guided Missile School. Following his marriage to Shirley Deckman, also of Bridgeport, the couple moved to Fairfield more than 60 years ago and have lived there ever since.
Dick’s early positions with Republic Steel, Alcoa, Bridgeport Brass and Cerro Corporation led to his founding of the boutique international firm Metal Specialties. The company dealt in industrial metals such as indium and bismuth, as well as in materials used in solar cells that turned sunlight into energy, and was involved in the recycling of other valuable resources from scrap. After his retirement in 1996, and Shirley’s retirement from the same firm the following year, they were able
“Dick has been a part of the Jewish Senior Services family since the beginning, and has trusted us with the care of his loved ones
for two generations. He has supported every effort we have undertaken and I personally value his sage advice, his commitment
to our Jewish heritage, and the local community.”
Andrew H. Banoff President & CEO Jewish Senior Services
Fall Gala Co-ChairsLydia Gerard • Vanessa Rosenberg
CommitteeMuriel Brown • Cindy Epstein • Vivian Epstein • Marsha Goldman • Debby Hiller
Barbara Kauders • Linda Lazinger • Barbara Panisch • Marlene PolanskyRuth Ridgeway • Ann W. Small • Sherry Sopin • Sandy Young
Women’s Auxiliary PresidentEllen Hyde Phillips
Past PresidentsMarion B. Ashkins • Muriel Brown • Joan S. Carp • Marilyn Flom • Elaine M. Friedman Lydia Gerard • Estelle M. Glass* • Judith Goldman-Sonick • Lois Gorbach • Debby HillerBarbara Kauders • Anne Kaufman* • Bess Kaufman* • Linda Lazinger • Sylvia Lebowitz
Barbara Leder • Marcia Lipton* • Bettie Roberts* • Lillian Rosenberg* • Shirley Newman Siebert* Sara Spiegler* • Elsie Steinberg* • Lynne M. Weiss • Sandra Young
Honorary Directors For LifeSue Angel • Pearl Bass* • Barbara Berkowitz • Frances Brenner* • Pearl Brown • Belle Cone*
Jacqueline Eder* • Lorrie Hausman* • Ruth Hoffman* • Sadye Holzer* • Sylvia Kaufman* • Muriel LefsetzShelley Levy • Lillian Liberman* • Marcia Lieberman* • Corrine Lotstein* • Faye Manger • Audrey Marks*
Bertie Meyers* • Barbara Panisch • Adele Shulman* • Anne B. Shulman* • Shirley Newman Siebert*Thelma Splaver* • Ilene Young* • Mary Young* • Marilyn Zimmer*
DirectorsElaine Bader • Phyllis Bernstein • Susan Cascella • Cindy Epstein • Vivian Epstein • Marlene Fischer
Aline Friedman • Marilyn Fox • Karen Holson • Susan Kotlen • Lillian London • Julia Mayer Janice Millman • Marlene Polansky • Phyliss Rakowitz • Renée Roseman • Vanessa Rosenberg Carol Shapiro • Rochelle Shapiro • Ann W. Small • Sherry Sopin • Roslyn Stein • Elaine Stibel
Ruth Twersky • Evie Weisner
*remembered with love
Dayna Hayden
Director, DevelopmentSusan Freed
Development Associate
To My Colleague and Friend Dick,
It’s been an honor to work with youthese many years on our Board of Directors
on behalf of our senior community.
Congratulations!
K en Wirfel
Ken and Dick,
Thank you for helping to makeThe Home a home.
Congratulations.
Sandy Buchsbaum,Ann & Glenn Zorn
In honor ofDick Becker’s
many years of service.
Jeffrey & Laurie Gross
To the esteemed staff at Jewish Senior Services,we admire and respect your dedication
and hard work to ensure the successof this wonderful facility.
Jerry & Vanessa Rosenberg
In honor ofKen and Dick
well-deserved by both
H arold & Anita Rosnick
Congratulations to the honoreesKenneth I. Wirfel
andRichard D. Becker
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Ken,Your leadership, generosity and support are so appreciatedby everyone that has had the honor of working with you!Through the transition to our new campus, it has been aprivilege to work with you to make our dream a reality!
Dick,Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, and for allthat you do for our community! I am so glad that you are
part of the Jewish Senior Services family.
Tonight we celebrate and say thank you to you both!!
Andrew H . Banoff & Adriana I. Campos
We are pleased to support theWomen’s Auxiliary of Jewish Senior Services
and congratulate Ken Wirfel and Dick Becker.
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HonoringRichard D. Becker
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M arshall Joseph Beckerwith love from Richard, Shirley
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Ken and Dick,Thank you for all the years of supportand leadership you have provided to
Jewish Senior Services.Our community has been enriched by
your dedication and commitment.
M uriel Brown,Arthur & D ebby H iller
Dear Ken,Congratulations on your award. It is certainlywell-deserved. Jewish Senior Services has beenmost fortunate in having had you as its leader
and for all of your other work for the organizationand its Residents over these many years.
Sincerely,
Joel & Lois Coleman
In loving memory of ourMom and Dad.
Thank you toJewish Senior Services
and the Women’s Auxiliary.
The children ofBernice & H erman Epstein
Dick,Your commitment to ourcommunity is inspiring.
Ed & Arleen Cook
Ken,
Your extraordinary efforts have been a giftto our beloved Home and your accomplishments
will leave a mark for many years to come.
Congratulations to the Women’s Auxiliaryfor your hard work benefiting the JSS.
D ood & F red F reedman
Congratulations to Ken and Dick –a well-deserved honor.
And to the amazing staff ofJewish Senior Services
who make this Home so special!
Scott & Lydia Gerard
Ken and Dick,Mazel tov on this
well-deserved honor.
Sam & Linda Lazinger
To Two Incredible GentlemenMany Thanks for Your
Contributions to JSS
M ark & Jennifer Lapine
To Ken Wirfel,
Emil & Toby M eshberg
In honor of Ken Wirfelwhose generosity of spirit and deed
exemplifies timeless Jewish values andinspires us through his shining example:
“Caring for those who cared for us is a great privilege.”
– Unknown
And
“Kindness is equal in weight to allthe other commandments combined.”
– The Talmud
With deep gratitude and respect,
M arshall & D ebra Levin
Chessco Industries& The Radler F amily
Congratulate Kenneth Wirfel and Richard BeckerFor Their Long and Outstanding Dedication
toJewish Senior Services
With appreciation for Jewish Senior Services,a vital resource of the community, and the
dedicated leadership of Ken Wirfel.
D r. Joseph & Lesley O’ Connell
With admiration and respectWe salute
Kenneth Wirfelfor his
leadership, dedication and visionin ensuring the continued excellenceand advancement of this most vital
institution in our community:Jewish Senior Services.
Len & Linda Russ
Kenneth Wirfel,
We appreciate your years of outstandingleadership to Jewish Senior Servicesduring this exciting time of growth.
Thank you.
Arthur & Carol Spinner Arnold Lewis & Linda M andel
Congratulations toKen Wirfel and Dick Becker
and thank you for your dedication toJewish Senior Services.
Thank you toLydia Gerard and Vanessa Rosenberg
for ensuring this is a wonderfuland successful evening.
Sandy Young
We are delighted to support theWomen’s Auxiliary ofJewish Senior Services.
Dayna and Susan - Thanks for being the best!
Caryl F erber P oser & P eter P oser
Supporting the vision and mission ofJewish Senior Services
Congratulations toKen Wirfel and Dick Becker
M rs. M arilyn F ine & D r. K enneth F ineD r. Vittoria Gassman & M r. Robert N ewmann
D r. P amela H offman
Dick,What a well-deserved honor!
We are thrilled that you are being recognizedfor all your commitment and dedication to
Jewish Senior Services and tothe community-at-large.
Bob & M arlene F ischer
In honor ofAlan Phillips and Ken Wirfel
Mazel Tov on your achievements, and mayJSS continue to go from strength to strength!
M ichael & Shelly K assen
Thank you for thewonderful job you do.
Lou & M arcia Radler
Congratulations Dickon your honor – well-deserved.
Agnes & Larry Roberts and F amily
For Our Dear Friend, Richard Becker
You have devoted more time and energy toJewish Senior Services ( formerly The Jewish Home)
for more years than we can remember.Your dedication to this worthy institution has
been admirable. You surely deservethe recognition given to you this day.
Congratulations!
Barbara & Bernard Berkowitz • F lorence & Larry BlumAmy Gershberg & A l F riedman • Gail & Bob GinsbergF ran & Rand Glucroft • Arlene Gordon & M artin Low
Bev & Arny Grushkin • Ronni & Jordan LustigP hyllis Rockmael • Jessie Waxman
MAZEL TOV TO
Dick BeckerThank you for your devotion and commitment to our community
Your Beth El Minyan Friends Eileen Adams & Phil Eras
Sue & Henry AngelElaine Appeloff
Carol & Bob BlackmanFran Bongarten
Elaine & Jon BowmanJackie Eskin & Art Finkle
Maureen Dewan & Stuart BelkinMark & Susan FreedRoberta & David Friel
Amy GershbergFran & Rand Glucroft
Beth & Gene GoldJudy & Mitchell Greenberg
Sheila & Marshal GreenspanJean HermeleMindy Hersh
Gayle & Harvey HoffmanShari & Moshe IfrachJane & Marvin Israel
Adele Jacobs & Michael Liebowitz
Sara KershenbaumLiz & Gary Krebs
Barbara & Fred LederAshley Jean-Louis
Ronni & Jordan LustigSusan & Barry Mittag
Andrea Patten & Richard RubinLaurie & Bruce PerlsteinAgnes & Larry RobertsDara & Steve Robifker
Margie, Michael & David RostenVarda & Michael Schary
Aviva & Don SharbinPatti & Rick Slavin
Ginger & Ed SpeicherSamantha & Jonathan Stinson
Ann & Al TreidelRisa & David Vine
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In Honor ofRichard D. BeckerKenneth I. Wirfel
Our Community has been Truly Blessedby Your Leadership and Commitment.
The Dedication You Have Demonstrated hasEnriched the Lives of So Many at
Jewish Senior Services.
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Congratulations to Richard Becker,
treasured friend and role model.
Love,
Elaine Appellof & Jerry Saunders
The Robert J. A shkins F amily
Mazel Tov Dick!
Richly Deserved and Long Overdue Acknowledgment
to Such a Pillar of Our Community.
Joel & Susan Lichtenstein
Congratulations Richard, on this wonderful honor!
We are all so proud of you.
Love,
Your F amily
We are pleased to support the
Women’s Auxiliary of Jewish Senior Services
for their dedication and service to others.
Congratulations to Ken Wirfel and Dick Becker
on these well-deserved awards!
Tom K ruger & M aureen Bailie
In Loving Memory of
Dr. James T. Kauders
The K auders F amily
Thank you for all that you do
A lan & Janet N evas
Congratulations Ken!
Thank you for your years of hard work and
dedication to Jewish Senior Services.
Brian & Sharon M iles
Dick,
Mazel tov on this well-deserved award.
Thank you for all you have done for
Jewish Senior Services and our community.
M ark & M arlene P olansky
In Memory of
Lillian Rosenberg
Richard –
Congratulations and best wishes to a wonderful, compassionate human being.
It has been a privilege to know you these last 45 years and we are
delighted that you have been honored.
Jeffrey Schwartz & Luba Stepaniak
Congratulations Ken Wirfel for this well-deserved recognition of your
dedicated leadership and outstanding public and community service
to Connecticut and New York for so many years.
Wendy & P hil Schaefer
Congratulations to the honorees.
Many thanks to Andrew Banoff for his
dedication to Jewish Senior Services.
H oward & Laura Twersky
Mazel Tov to
Ken Wirfel and Dick Becker!
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Dear Dick,
With gratitude for your many years of
service to JHE, now JSS, and
Congregation Beth El.
Mazel Tov!
Stu & M aureen
Congratulations to
Ken Wirfel and Dick Becker
on being honored and to the
Women’s Auxiliary for their good work.
Joel & Virginia Giuffre
In Appreciation for the Staff at
Jewish Senior Services
Galeen Jones,Ernest & A licia Jones,
Ernie & Lauren Williams
Mazel Tov Richard!
Well-deserved
Love,
Terry & Sandy H ayden
In honor of
Max & Gertrude Eckler
Dick,
Congratulations!
From your
“J F itness” Classmates
Best Wishes
D enise Larson F enton
It’s been a wonderful two years working
with the Women’s Auxiliary.
Thank you for all your support.
Barbara & D ebby
Mazel Tov Dick!
Well-deserved
Victor & H arriet Liss
Congratulations to
Ken Wirfel and Dick Becker
D r. Eric K atz
Congratulations to
Dick and Ken!
Fondly,
Shelley Levy
In loving memory of our parents
Lillian & Lester Liberman
Anne & Eddie Nowitz
Barbara & Rob Liberman
Dick,
Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor.
We are grateful to you for all you do to
support JSS and beyond. You are a blessing.
Love,
Tara Cook-Littman,Owen Littman,
Spencer, Ava and Grace
In support of
Jewish Senior Services
Lance & Terry Lundberg
Warmest congratulations to Ken
on receiving this wonderful honor.
Isabel & Steve M oskowitz
Thanks for your
leadership Ken.
F rank & N ina M orse
In honor of our friends
Ken Wirfel and Alan Phillips
for their tireless dedication to
Jewish seniors and the community.
Leah & Bill Zisfein
Congratulations to
Ken Wirfel and Dick Becker
for your generosity and service.
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Congratulations to Ken Wirfel.
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Jewish Senior Services.
Mike Smith & D ebra Montner D aniel & D iana Sussman
Congratulations Ken
well-deserved
Your friend,
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CongratulationsKen and Dick
Mazel Tov toKen and Dick
Sam Stern
Women’s Auxiliary
Dick,
Your devotion to Jewish Senior Services,
Congregation Beth El and to Shirley
is a source of inspiration to us all!
Tikun Olam Committee,Congregation Beth El F airfield
Mazel Tov Dick,on a well-deserved honor.
You are a pillar of the community.
Dear Ken,Your dedication and leadership
has been an inspiration.
Fondly,Art F inkle, Jackie Eskin,M ichelle and D ana Janet F reedman
To all the caring people whowork and volunteer atJewish Senior Services!
Many thanks,Congratulations to Dick and Ken
on these well-deserved honors
Richard & Sandy F riedmanand Sheila M adow Bob & Jane H illman
Marc AltholzEVP Sales and Marketing
Partners PharmacyCell: 908-358-4540 • Office: 908-931-9111, ext 20296
www.partnerspharmacy.com
FriendsHenri Addor
Henry & Sue AngelBigelow Tea
Peter & Cindy BurnimCommercial Kitchens, Inc.
Ronald Farrell & Rosa ApplefeldArthur & Elaine Haut
William & Susan HoffmanGeorge & Mary-Beth Jones
George & Alice KellyAlfred & Mary Jane Kles
Knecht’s Garage, Inc.William Kupinse, Jr.
Orry S. LevAbigail Schine
David & Judith SingerHarriet Woinsky
Robert & Sylvia YasnerMark & Barbara Zamat
Wallace & Deborah Zuckerman
We hope to see you soon at the
As a graduate from Columbia University, Elyse spent years in fast-paced jobs on Wall Street. Her husband Nick had this amazing idea for a new bagel. The couple used ther Brooklyn apartment kitchen to create hundreds of test batches and the Bantam Bagel was born. The tough bagel critics
of NYC not only accepted their new twist on the bagel, but after being open for less than a year, Bantam Bagels was named one of the top 3 Bagels by the NY Daily News!
With demand growing outside of NYC, Elyse and Nick started making plans to share their mini stuffed bagels with everyone from coast to coast. They eventually brought their delicious
bites to the most influential business moguls in the United States when they appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank and landed a deal with Lori Greiner.
The story doesn’t end there! Join us for an insightful talk from Elyse Oleksakat the 2020 Spring Luncheon & Boutique event!
Monday, May 4, 2020The Waterview, Monroe, CT
featuring guest speakerElyse Oleksak
Creator of Bantam Bagels
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Congratulations to this evening’s honoreesand thank you to Jewish Senior Services
for building the future Homefor our community.
Bill & Gloria P aul
Thank youfor joining usthis evening!
With love and support ofJewish Senior Services
Fondly,
Roz Goldstein