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(Berel) Ostreicher A H, A visionary and a

1 VISIONARY BUILDING DEDICATION EVENT NEWSLETTER OF KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF IN THIS ISSUE: PAGE 3: PAGE 4: PAGE 5: Despite all Odds, A tale of growth and expansion resonating, Ka asher Ya anu Oso, Kein Yirbeh V chein Yifrotz, a victory years in the making. Commemorating the life of Reb Shlomo Dov (Berel) Ostreicher A H, A visionary and a builder. HoRav Aron Zev Sternberg Memorial Library... A tribute by his students.

nearly a quarter of a century in efforts to preserve and expand our fledgling community, we now have the opportunity to reflect upon the tremendous siyata dishmaya that we were

Take a quick glance at our prospering neighborhood, abounding with Batei Midrashim, yeshivos, schools, shiurim and beautiful homes filled with Torah: it s difficult to believe

In the legal battle waged against our religious identity, our ability to develop and flourish in the heart of the Monsey community was effectively at stake.

In fighting for the rights to expand our shul and subsequently our neighborhood, ours became the community which broke boundary lines.

our friends, our family, our community we can finally bring to a close the endeavor that we set out so many years ago to achieve.

here. A quarter of a century later, we re pleased to report that the plan was wholly ineffective.

the rampant injustices and discrimination that we faced.

The newly formed Village passed restrictive zoning laws making it illegal to hold group worship in a private residence.

Rabbi and Rebbetzin Sternberg, together with neighbors Favi Walfish and Avraham Kamman, began litigation in federal district court to contest the Village actions.

2 2 KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF / Hashlomas Habinyan Event A MESSAGE TO THE KEHILLA AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY VISIONARY: Building Dedication Event Newsletter of KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF 3 DESPITE ALL ODDS: REFLECTIONS OF A NEIGHBOR A tale of growth and expansion resonating, Ka asher Ya anu Oso, Kein Yirbeh V chein Yifrotz ; A victory years in the making After expending nearly a quarter of a century in efforts to preserve and expand our fledgling community, we now have the opportunity to reflect upon the tremendous siyata dishmaya that we were zoche to. Take a quick glance at our prospering neighborhood, abounding with Batei Midrashim, yeshivos, schools, shiurim and beautiful homes filled with Torah: it s difficult to believe how our road to growth was encumbered by so many challenges along the way. In the legal battle waged against our religious identity, our ability to develop and flourish in the heart of the Monsey community was effectively at stake. Yet, with the help of HaKadosh Baruch Hu, and after much effort expended on our part, we prevailed. We now have the z chus to be nearing the culmination of years of perseverance. In fighting for the rights to expand our shul and subsequently our neighborhood, ours became the community which broke boundary lines. Khal Mishkan Yosef s role in taking the plunge many years ago is the catalyst for so much of what we have today. our friends, our family, our community we can finally bring to a close the endeavor that we set out so many years ago to achieve. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for the tremendous display of support throughout the years and look forward to many years of growth and success to come. Rabbi Yitzchok Sternberg Though it may be hard to believe, the not-so-silent reason for the Village of Airmont s formation in 1991 was to keep those Jews from Brooklyn out of here. A quarter of a century later, we re pleased to report that the plan was wholly ineffective. Today, as Yiddishkeit thrives in South Monsey, our community s success can clearly be attributed to Yad Hashem, via a handful of individuals who took it upon themselves to fight the rampant injustices and discrimination that we faced. When a small number of families began to daven at the home of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Sternberg, they were subject to much harassment and surveillance. The newly formed Village passed restrictive zoning laws making it illegal to hold group worship in a private residence. The laws also made it impractical and impossible to establish a legal synagogue. Effectively, our kehilla was left with no legal way to practice our religion. Rabbi and Rebbetzin Sternberg, together with neighbors Favi Walfish and Avraham Kamman, began litigation in federal district court to contest the Village actions. After appearing on the front page of The New York Times, the story gained national attention. An organization known as The Rutherford Foundation graciously offered its legal services pro bono. Through the efforts of a neighbor and local attorney, A. J. Straus, the United States Department of Justice became aware of the matter and also joined the litigation. After five years of litigation, our kehilla was successful in changing the local zoning code, obtaining the relief we sought. Three appeals were made by the Village to the United States Supreme Court, however, with the assistance of Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zweibel of Agudas Yisroel, each was summarily rejected without argument. Our kehilla set an example for the local population and the entire country. With much help from Hashem, the shul has begun its expansion and expects to celebrate its long-awaited chanukas habayis this year. We look forward to a promising future with much continued growth in the community! As we enter the final phase of construction on our new building, with the generous help and support of you SUBMIT YOUR BUILDING DEDICATION ONLINE AT: KhalMishkanYosef.org

4 KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF / Hashlomas Habinyan Event COMMEMORATING reb SHLOMO DOV (berel) ben reb

5 THE HORAV ARON ZEV STERNBERG MEMORIAL LIBRARY Aremnant of a bygone era, Reb Berel, A H, was a

He was a man who summoned the fortitude to build a thriving Torah home and future generations, even

After the Holocaust, at the age of 22, he returned to his town.

in Hadar Yosef. His character as a builder continued throughout his life.

Reb Berel put his heart and soul into building Khal Mishkan Yosef.

mission. his legacy lives on... Reb Berel was a perpetual doer, always seeking to give to others.

Indeed, the Ostreicher mishpacha has become synonymous with their dedication to organizations from

Sternberg was a gadol of special warmth who touched the lives of so many.

talmidim, teaching limudei kodesh and krias hatorah.

One of Rabbi Sternberg s greatest sources of joy was Khal Mishkan Yosef.

fitting to dedicate the grand library in the memory of Rabbi Sternberg, who disseminated the voice

he loved torah and he loved yiddishkeit, and he taught us to love them too.

3 4 KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF / Hashlomas Habinyan Event COMMEMORATING reb SHLOMO DOV (berel) ben reb ALEXANDER YOSEF OSTREICHER a h VISIONARY: Building Dedication Event Newsletter of KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF 5 THE HORAV ARON ZEV STERNBERG MEMORIAL LIBRARY Aremnant of a bygone era, Reb Berel, A H, was a great and modest individual. Though small in stature, he was a legend in every sense. He was a man who summoned the fortitude to build a thriving Torah home and future generations, even after surviving unspeakable tragedies. Reb Berel s essence, was that of a builder. After the Holocaust, at the age of 22, he returned to his town. He was dismayed to find the shul desecrated and converted into a stable. Reb Berel rebuilt the shul. After marrying Mrs. Cilly Ostreicher, A H, they immigrated first to Eretz Yisrael, where Reb Berel built a Bais Medrash in Hadar Yosef. His character as a builder continued throughout his life. As one of the founders of Khal B nai Moshe in Boro Park, he inaugurated the first simcha in the shul. Reb Berel put his heart and soul into building Khal Mishkan Yosef. Declaring himself the foreman, he spent every day, up until the night before his petirah, overseeing its progress. Upon his passing, his levaya was held in the nearlycompleted shul, a fitting tribute to his life s mission. his legacy lives on... Reb Berel was a perpetual doer, always seeking to give to others. This sincere love for chessed was something he and his eishes chayil transmitted to their children. Indeed, the Ostreicher mishpacha has become synonymous with their dedication to organizations from Lev L achim, to Satmar Bikkur Cholim, Ohel Tzippa Mikvah, Mesivta of Eatontown, Kollel Shomrei Hachomos and many others. Abaal tefillah and a melamed beloved mechanech, a stirring Torah par excellence, HoRav Aron Zev Sternberg was a gadol of special warmth who touched the lives of so many. Commuting daily, for over thirty six years, from Flatbush to Great Neck, he spent many hours at the North Shore Hebrew Academy. There, Rabbi Sternberg, with his infectious smile, put his heart and soul into inspiring hundreds of talmidim, teaching limudei kodesh and krias hatorah. Above all, he imbued his students with a sincere love for Yiddishkeit. One of Rabbi Sternberg s greatest sources of joy was Khal Mishkan Yosef. As we near the end of the shul s construction, his dream for our kehilla to have a new home is finally seeing fruition. As a place designed for the perpetuation of limud Torah and tefillah, it is only appropriate and fitting to dedicate the grand library in the memory of Rabbi Sternberg, who disseminated the voice of Torah and tefillah to so many. he loved torah and he loved yiddishkeit, and he taught us to love them too. Dedicated by his students in the Great Neck community, the HoRav Aron Zev Sternberg Memorial Library will be an everlasting sanctuary of Torah located within the new Khal Mishkan Yosef edifice. In conjunction with the rededication of the shul in memory of Reb Berel Ostreicher A H, his mechutan and close friend, HoRav Aron Zev Sternberg s legacy will be memorialized. We are honored that his talmid, Mr. Michael Aryeh, of Great Neck will be accepting the tribute to Rabbi Sternberg on behalf of his fellow students. Michael is a well-known mainstay of the Great Neck community, a beacon of Torah and chessed, who characterizes his Rebbi, Rabbi Sternberg. Mr. Michael Aryeh מענטש פון די עבר א האט געלעבט מיט די עתיד וואס Rav Shmuel Kaminetsky, in his hesped on Reb Berel Donate to the Rabbi Aron Sternberg Memorial Library at: RabbiAronSternbergMemorialLibrary.org

6 KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF / Hashlomas Habinyan Event After the long and epic legal battle, we are thrilled to finally be able to expand our capabilities and prepare to move into our beautiful new shul.

Three floors and eighteen-foot ceilings, complete with an open women s gallery, add both depth as well as a light and airy feel to the structure.

4 6 KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF / Hashlomas Habinyan Event After the long and epic legal battle, we are thrilled to finally be able to expand our capabilities and prepare to move into our beautiful new shul. The grand, inviting structure, with its handsome, intricate detail, will expand tenfold the size of our current Bais Hamedrash, allowing the many more needed seats for mispallelim to join our kehilla. Three floors and eighteen-foot ceilings, complete with an open women s gallery, add both depth as well as a light and airy feel to the structure. Aside from our expansion to accommodate the regular mispallelim, Khal Mishkan Yosef s new building will also be a vibrant hub of activities, hosting many amenities of a community center: Open Ezras Nashim Gallery Large Simcha Hall Ballroom Men s Mikvah Stately Otzar HaSeforim VISIONARY: Building Dedication Event Newsletter of KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF 7 DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES Shul Name Sold... $ 200,000 Bimah... $ 25,000 Building Name Sold... $ 180,000 Memorial Wall Sold... $ 18,000 Mikvah... $ 150,000 Chandelier... $ 18,000 Main Shul Name... $ 125,000 Ner Tamid Sold... $ 15,000 Aron HaKodesh... $ 100,000 Amud Sold... $ 12,000 Grand Library Sold... $ 95,000 Windows (4)...each $ 10,000 Simcha Room... $ 90,000 Builders... $ 7,500 Ezras Nashim... $ 72,000 Founders... $ 5,000 Main Entrance... $ 50,000 Bookcases (12)...each $ 3,600 Sha ar HaEzras Nashim... $ 36,000 Mezuzahs (10)...each $ 3,600 With your generous contribution, we can finish our shul s expansion and continue our mission to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all our mispallelim. For more information, please contact KHAL MISHKAN YOSEF: dedications@khalmishkanyosef.org Phone: Submit your Building Dedication online: KhalMishkanYosef.org Donate to the Rabbi Aron Sternberg Memorial Library at: RabbiAronSternbergMemorialLibrary.org building committee Rabbi Labish Becker Mr. Leibish Berg Mr. Avrohom Zev Gottesman Rabbi Yehoshua Kamensky Mr. Moshe Sussholz Mr. Nosson Weldler BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE, please contact for more information

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