Annual Dinner. Celebrating 40 Years of Service. in honor of Rabbi Meir Mitelman

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1 Annual Dinner Celebrating 40 Years of Service in honor of Rabbi Meir Mitelman April 10, 2016

2 Diamond Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Lev

3 Gold Diane and Howard Wohl

4 Silver Bruce and Sandi Kafenbaum Alan and Orly Steinberg

5 Leader Hofstra University Annora Gilman Robert and Gila Margulies Young Israel of Great Neck, Rabbi Yaacov and Abby Lerner Rabbi Dave and Nicole Siegel Drs. Martin and Shirley Brownstein Great Neck Synagogue, Rabbi Dale and Ellen Polakoff Rabbi Meir Mitelman, with gratitude

6 Partner Mark and Linda Fischler Richard and Arlene Sirlin Knockout Pest Control, INC. Phyllis Charash Young Israel of West Hempstead Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer and Rabbi Joshua Goller

7 Patron Kasey and Todd Asarch Dr. Martin and Judith Edelstein Dr. William and Helaine Helmreich Dr. Jessica and David Jacob Richard and Esther Joel William and Nechama Liss-Levinson Rabbi Lyle Rothman Cliff and Gail Schechter

8 Sponsor Tammy Anagnostis Stanley and Vita Barth Rabbi Moshe Bilitzky Dr. Mordechai and Nicole Dicker Jeff and Lea Dunn Charlie and Debbie Goldberg Dr. Irving and Tara Golombeck Dr. Elliot and Anne Greenfield Eric and Allyson Israel Rabbi Avery and Aliza Joel Henry and Joan Katz Robert Katz Richard Klass Arthur and Bobby Kurzweil Rabbi Bob Carroll and Ruthie Levi Jay and Brenda Lender Ben and Hindi Lunzer Dr. Alan and Karen Mazurek Dr. Gary Morganstern Esther and Stan Morris Peter Opatut Dr. David and Lani Pelcovitz Mitchell and Sara Shapiro Mark and Yael Shayne Lou and Flo Siegel Martin and Shoshana Sokol Jonathan and Dodi Speilman Dr. Arthur and Sue Talansky Rabbi Joe and Susan Topak Temple Beth Torah, Rabbi Michael Katz and Cantor Kal Fliegelman Morgan Waisner Amy Zide Mark Zonenshine

9 Community Drs. Ariel and Aviva Abraham Zachary Alter Karen Amdur Karen Americus Penny Andler Leah Bank Dr. Nitza Druyan Dr. Walter Herzberg Mario and Lynn Iseppon Marsha Kane Jerome and Ina Katz Rabbi Yoni Katz Dr. Oscar and Evelyn Kranz Branka Kristic Morris and Frieda Lewinter Fred and Judy Lewis Drs. Paul and Irene Marcus Dr. Doron Milstein Alan and Bonnie Mitelman Rabbi Geoff and Heather Mitelman

10 Community Dr. Maureen Murphy Risa Morrison Lynn Najman Robert and Sheryl Podgorowiez Robert and Laurie Rozakis David Schimel Judy Adler Sheer and Rabbi Charles Sheer Dr. Mark and Barbara Weinblatt David Woodrow Dr. Ken Woodrow

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14 Time it was, oh what a time it was A time of innocence, a time of confidences. Long ago it must be I have a photograph. Preserve your memories Paul Simon To our dear Rebbe/Chaver Reb Meir, So many images come to mind of our almost 40 years of friendship. The many kumsitzes you led with your guitar and inviting smile, the twinkle in your eye as you taught Torah to eager students, the many souls to whom you gave comfort and eased their way. You have truly succeeded in making your life a blessing and we in turn have been blessed to have been part of your world. May we continue to be ad meah v esrim! With much respect and love, Rabbi Tzvi Blanchard and Naomi Mark Rabbi Bob Carroll and Ruthie Levi

15 Mazel Tov to a dear friend, colleague, and educator. It has been a true pleasure seeing the impact you have had on so many students and the Long Island community. Mazal Tov! Bruce and Sandi Kafenbaum

16 Brief words are incapable of expressing the love and admiration we feel for an authentic teacher of Torah Rabbi Meir who enlightens the world with the most beautiful blend of sweetness, wisdom and compassion. Mazel Tov! Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer on behalf of Young Israel of West Hempstead

18 Congratulations for an award well deserved! Yasher Koach! Phyllis N. Charash

19 Our dear Rav Meir Mitelman, We, your community and friends, join in this magnificent tribute to your 40 years of outstanding leadership and dedicated service to Jewish collegiates and adults. Your passion, wisdom and exquisite character have modeled the best of Judaism. We are proud and grateful to have you in our midst. Young Israel of Great Neck Yaacov Lerner, Rabbi Shmuel Ismach, Associate Rabbi

20 Brief words are incapable of expressing the love and admiration we feel for an authentic teacher of Torah Rabbi Meir who enlightens the world with the most beautiful blend of sweetness, wisdom and compassion. Mazel Tov! Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer on behalf of Young Israel of West Hempstead

21 We congratulate Rabbi Meir Mitelman on being honored by Hofstra Hillel for his many years of distinguished service. - Debbie and Charlie Goldberg Meir Zeiskeit Mitelman! Mazal Tov on this well- deserved honor! We guess the Hofstra community recognizes all that we know you to be genuine, warm, thoughtful and endearing. We have benefited so much from you being part of our family, and we hope you know how much you mean to us. Kol hakavod on all you have accomplished and will accomplish in the future. Love, the Zeiskeits Penny, Avery, Aliza, Ariella, Shlomo, Noam, Leora, Nachum, Atara, Kira, Eitan, Uriel Kelila, Avishai, Yaffa, Aiden, Kivi, Atira

23 Mori Verabbi, Rabbeynu Meir, I remember at one of the dinners you used to bring me to for your Talmidim at Hofstra, I told the students hat I wished that when I was their age I had a Rabbi like Rabbi Meir." That's the gantza emess - the real truth, and I still feel that way. Chazak Ve'ematz, tizkeh Lemitzvot, baryut gufa UNehora Ma'alya, מחיה חיים יתן לך חיים ארוכים וטובים ומתוקנין Danny Siegel

24 Mazel Tov to Rabbi Meir Mitelman on forty years of service to the Jewish people and to Hillel. Warm Wishes from deep in the heart of Texas. With great admiration and affection from your friends of over 50 years. David Bell, Danny Brener, and Bernard Gerber Mazel Tov on your 40 years of dedication to Hofstra Hillel. -Martin and Shoshana Sokol

25 Mazel Tov and Shkoiachhh! Thank you for all that you have done for the Hofstra community and Jewish people! With love, Rabbi Dave, Rabbi Lyle and Morgan Many thanks to Rabs who is always there to inspire, educate, and support us. There is not a cooler or groovier person on campus. We have learned so much from you and will treasure the hours we have spent together in the Hillel office. The Hofstra Hillel Student Board Jenn, Benny, and Mitch

26 Mazel Tov to a dear neighbor and friend Rabbi Meir Mitelman. For many decades it has been our honor in Great Neck to share your wisdom, insights, and warmth with the Hofstra community. You deserve every accolade. Sue and Arthur Talansky Mazal Tov to you on your many successes. Yasher Koach! In admiration and friendship, Bobby and Arthur Kurzweil We are delighted to honor Rabbi Meir Mitelman Esteemed colleague Campus leader Master teacher and mentor for generations of students Beloved friend Judy Adler Sheer and Rabbi Charles Sheer (former Jewish Chaplain, Columbia University & Barnard College) Mazal Tov on your 40 years at Hofstra Hillel! Amy Zide JCSC

27 With very many thanks to Rabi Mitelman for his leadership, wisdom, chesed, and his manifold contributions to generations of colleagues students and other people in the community from all walks of life. Yasher Koach Dr. and Mrs. Edelstein Mazel Tov Rabbi Mitelman! Florence and Lou Siegel Rabbi Meir Mitelman Dedicated, warm hearted and knowledgeable educator A role model of Judaism and Israel. Mazal Tov Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Greenfield Mazel Tov and Shkoiachhh! Thank you for all you have done for the Hofstra community. With love, Morgan, Rabbi Dave, and Rabbi Lyle

28 Rabbi Meir Mitelman has devoted his life to Hillel. It is wonderful that he has accepted to be honored, knowing his humble attitude. Nobody can really fill his shoes in his commitment to help young people. We are deeply honored to be considered his friend and we are in awe of his commitment not only to Hillel but to our entire community and in particular to the Young Israel of Great Neck. May we be zocha to emulate your ways and we wish you continued hatzlocha and good health. Phyllis and Arthur Kirsch and Family With best wishes to a mentsch and a wonderful guy. Hindi and Ben Lunzer Thank you Rabbi Mitelman, for your extraordinary service to the students of Hofstra University and the Jewish people. -Henry Schwartz Mazel Tov to Rabbi Meir Mitelman on your 40 years of service to Hillel and the Jewish community. We pray Hashem gives you strength to continue to do special and meaningful work for years to come. Sara and Mitchell Shapiro

29 Thank you to our community partners!

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