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Presidents of the Nanuet Hebrew Center s Men s Club

1 Nanuet Hebrew Center Cordially invites you to a Brunch Reception Honoring The Past and Current Presidents of the Nanuet Hebrew Center s Men s Club People to People The Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award

2 The Nanuet Hebrew Center is proud to celebrate the devotion, commitment and unwavering support of The Past and Current Presidents of the Nanuet Hebrew Center s Men s Club. We are also proud to honor People to People with the Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all who took the journey with us from the planning to the culmination of this journal event. This Journal would not have been possible without the time, energy and dedication of so many of you. Todah Rabah! Today we take time to honor The Past and Current Presidents of the Nanuet Hebrew Center s Men s Club, and People to People through our journal. We thank everyone who placed ads. We thank all of you who joined us to celebrate. We rejoice as we honor all those who give of themselves.

3 Program -Brunch Reception- -Welcome- -Presentation to the Honorees- The Past and Current Presidents of the Nanuet Hebrew Center s Men s Club -Presentation of the Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award- People to People Presented to Diane Serratore Catering - Rockleigh Country Club Flowers Schweizer & Dykstra Beautiful Flowers

The Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award People to People is Rockland County s largest food pantry working to help struggling Rocklanders through difficult times with dignity through its

4 The Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award People to People is Rockland County s largest food pantry working to help struggling Rocklanders through difficult times with dignity through its programs including: Food Pantry It s In The Bag Clothes Closet Back To School With Dignity Talk Turkey Program Project Joy!, Last year, People to People provided assistance to nearly 14,000 Rockland households. The single mother, the senior citizen, the veteran who comes to People to People they all could be someone you know. Life s circumstances can change quickly the loss of a job, the sudden death of a spouse, a tragic accident can cause a drastic change in one s ability to put food on the table and make ends meet. People to People is proud of its fiscal stewardship. More than 95% of all donations go directly to providing programs and services. Less than 5% of funds raised are spent on operations.

5 Honoring Our Men s Club Presidents Jerome Plitt Sidney Kant Morton Silberman Irving Garson George Kreps Martin Hurwitz Monroe Mayer Jack Levey David Weinger Jack Rabin Cliff Roher Joe Gordon Gil Lubin Sam Brillstein Al Berg Lester Moskowitz Stuart Fierman Michael Harap Allan Eisenkraft Stuart Fierman Sam Brillstein Sherwin Patsner Mark Levy Kenneth Savitt Stanley Blumenthal Allan Eisenkraft Andrew Gordon Vince Gram Joel Gondelman Adam Sayer Joel Gondelman Mitch Spiegel Eric Zweigbaum

6 Jerome Plitt

7 Sidney Kant

8 Morton Silberman

9 Irving Garson

10 George Kreps

11 Martin Hurwitz

12 Monroe (Monte) Mayer

13 Jack Levey

14 David Weinger

15 Jack Rabin

16 Cliff Roher

17 Joe Gordon

18 Gil Lubin

19 Sam Brillstein

20 Al Berg

21 Lester Moskowitz

22 Stuart Fierman

23 Michael Harap

24 Allan Eisenkraft

25 Sherwin Patsner

26 Mark Levy

27 Ken Savitt

28 Stanley Blumenthal

29 Andrew Gordon

30 Vince Gram

31 Joel Gondelman

32 Adam Sayer

33 Mitch Spiegel 2017-Present

34 Eric Zweigbaum 2017-Present

35 A Message From Rabbi Kurland Throughout the history of the Jewish people, leadership has been lauded and respected. Some say that Judaism has always overly expressed it admiration in order to motivate future generations of leaders. There is profound meaning in this statement. Few jump at the opportunity to lead since leadership includes enormous personal sacrifice and challenge. There are so many who turn down the request most likely because they know that a good leader must take people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be. This is the greatest difficulty in the job. Therefore, our literature extols leadership hoping that the appreciation might serve to inspire. If we were to inquire of our honorees, I would not be at all surprised if many of them had to be asked more than once to take on the presidency of our Men s Club. Whatever the circumstances, we will be forever grateful that each one of them accepted the mantle. In fact, several of them accepted beyond one term and served many years. I have been blessed to have gained great insight into the history of our fine congregation. I have come to learn of the role each of our Men s Club presidents played in guiding that organization. I would assume that each one could relate to the profound words of Oliver Wendell Holmes who said, People can be divided into two classes: those who go ahead and do something, and those people who sit still and inquire, why wasn't it done the other way? And I have enjoyed the fruits of the labors of the doers from all of our Arms who helped make Nanuet Hebrew Center the wonderful congregation it has always been. And its beauty continues to be seen in so many ways. I wrote years ago that God s presence only fills the world when we pay attention and live as God s partners. It is clear to me that People to People and Diane Serratore and the entire staff and Board have been such partners. As it says in their mission statement, For decades, People to People has been assisting our community s most vulnerable families, anxious seniors and worried veterans. All of us at People to People believe that by helping our neighbors meet their basic needs, we make our a world a better place. This is exactly what it means to be God s partners. We gather today to celebrate commitment, dedication and devotion to the Nanuet Hebrew Center and to the greater community. This celebration and all celebrations should always honor those who labored to keep goodness alive in the world. We have been blessed by so many in the past. May we all remember to be part of the blessings of the future. Let our actions show our commitment. Simply put, there really are just two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. We should all try to be in the first group. After all, there is much less competition.

36 Where is the heart and soul of a synagogue found? A Message From Cantor Kanarek It's not the clergy. Not the President. Not the religious school. And not the board. No, the heart and soul of a synagogue lies in the people who make it happen- and those people are found in the auxiliaries: Sisterhood and Men's Club. Being Men s Club President is a tough job. At the risk of being sexist, let me say that overall men are not quite as sociable as women. The job of the Men s Club President is to make it worthwhile for guys to get involved. It's no easy task! And yet, over the years, we have seen the growth of the Men's Club. This is the result of the dedication and hard work of our Men's Club Presidents. Kol ha kavod (all the glory)! Because of you, our heartbeat is stronger. Speaking of dedication, the work that People to People does epitomizes that of a hardworking, caring community. From food pantry to clothes to making sure everyone can get Thanksgiving meal, People to People continues to make a difference in Rockland County. Congratulations to Executive Director Diane Serratore on receiving the Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award. L shalom, Cantor Barry Kanarek

40 Remembering Stanley Blumenthal From, His Family

41 Mazel Tov to The NHC Men s Club Presidents Past and Present Thank you for so generously serving our synagogue community Congratulations to People to People on receiving the Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award The Nanuet Hebrew Center Board

43 Mazel Tov to The Men s Club Presidents Past & Present For your contribution and service to the Nanuet Hebrew Center People to People For your dedication to the entire Rockland County Community The Sisterhood of the Nanuet Hebrew Center

44 Yashar Koach to NHC Past & Present Men s Club Presidents Congratulations to People to People for helping to create a better world Marcy & Avi Karsenty & Family

45 Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. George Eliot We salute Our past and present Men s Club Presidents for a continuing tradition of service and dedication and Diane Serratore Executive Director of People to People for devoted service to Rockland County s most vulnerable families Rita and John Fogelman

48 To: Allan Eisenkraft Husband and father of three During his NHC Men s Club presidency In the 80s and 90s for six years A man like you everyone revered Speakers and breakfasts and meetings oh my! Calling each month so attendance was high Gathering all candidates for the big debate For this he was never late. We love you for ALL you do. Mazel tov. Love, Estelle, Sharon, Meryl and Debbie

50 In honor of the Current & Past President s of the NHC Men s Club and Diane Serratore of People to People A Yasher Koach & Thank You for all your exemplary service The Members of HAZAK - The Senior Group of NHC Joel Binenfeld Marilyn & Richard Casper Elinor & Alan Farber Diane & Arthur Fishman Joyce Mattaway Sid Moskowitz Rhoda Patsner Allen & Sheila Reiter Arthur Winoker Ira & Ellen Rifken David Rubinstein Nancy Savitt Myrna Schenkel Bruce Schnur Myrna Soslowitz Herb & Esther Spiegel Marilyn Wechsler

51 Congratulations to the Current and Past Presidents of NHC Men s Club The Nanuet Hebrew Center Shabbos Club Salutes all those who have led this important synagogue arm

Congratulations to the Nanuet Hebrew Center s 2019 Honorees Men s Club Presidents Past & Present and to The Entire Staff of People to People Nanuet

52 Congratulations to the Nanuet Hebrew Center s 2019 Honorees Men s Club Presidents Past & Present and to The Entire Staff of People to People Nanuet Hebrew Center s Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award Chris Kormusis 165 N Middletown Rd Pearl River, NY

We are delighted to honor our dear NHC Past and Current Men`s Club Presidents May you continue to be a source of strength to the Jewish community NHC Men`s Club Jerome Pitt Sidney Kant Morton

54 We are delighted to honor our dear NHC Past and Current Men`s Club Presidents May you continue to be a source of strength to the Jewish community NHC Men`s Club Jerome Pitt Sidney Kant Morton Silberman Irving Garson George Kreps Martin Hurwitz Monroe Mayer Jack Levy Cliff Roher Joe Gordon Gil Lubin Sam Brillstein Al Berg Lester Moskowitz Stuart Fierman Michael Harap Allan Eisenkraft Sherwin Patsner Mark Levy Kenneth Savitt Stanley Blumenthal Andrew Gordon Vince Gram Joel Gondelman Adam Sayer Mitchell Spiegel Eric Zweigbaum

55 Mazel Tov to all our Nanuet Hebrew Center Men s Club Presidents Congratulations to People to People on receiving the Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award Phyllis & Ken Benjamin

56 Mazel Tov to the Nanuet Hebrew Center s Past and Present Men's Club Presidents You are all deserving of this wonderful honor. Congratulations also to Diane Serratore from People to People for being the recipient of the Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award. Diane and Arthur Fishman

58 Leadership begins with taking responsibility. Thank you Andrew Gordon, Past and Current Men's Club Presidents, Diane Serratore, for being our leaders. With love and gratitude~~ Bernetta, Anya, Jason and Molly

62 Congratulations and Best Wishes to People to People and Our appreciation to the Men s Club Presidents for all their good work over the years. The Friedlander and Benner Families

63 Best Wishes to all the Honorees Men s Club Presidents People to People Ellen and Ira Rifkin

65 Thank You To NHC s Men s Club Presidents and Dianne Serratore of People to People We appreciate all the hard work you do Nanuet Hebrew Center Catering

66 Mazal Tov to NHC s Past & Present Men s Club Presidents on a job well done! Congratulations also to People to People for their contributions to the Rockland Community. Kol Ha Kavod to all honorees! Helene & Ira Kornstein

67 Thank you People to People for your tireless efforts in helping those in need. Thank you to our Past and Present Men s Club Presidents for your hard work and dedication keeping our congregation active and vital Marilyn and Richard Casper

68 Mazel Tov to the Nanuet Hebrew Center Men's Club Presidents and to People to People Elayna & David Kirschtel

69 Mazal Tov for a great job from our Men s Club Past & Present Presidents Ellen & Jesse Blecher

70 Congratulations NHC Men s Club Presidents Past and Present and Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award Honoring Diane Serratore People to People

71 Vince Congratulations on this wonderful honor from the Nanuet Jewish Center. We all could not be more proud of you for all the hard work and dedication you put into this position in the past. Mazel Tov! Wishing you a happy & healthy!! The families of Stacey & Marc Berk Mindy & Brian Cunningham Lisa & Richard Berk

72 Mazal Tov to all The honorees With admiration & appreciation Margie Wineburgh & Family

74 Mazal Tov to all the Honorees We thank you for your dedication to the Nanuet Hebrew Center We appreciate all your hard work Elinor & Alan Farber

75 Clarence Cliff Roher Congratulations on a Lifetime of Achievement With love and admiration from your family Shari and Greg Rogers Mindy and Neal Roher Helene and Michael Collins Paula and Andy Heymann and the next generation: Allison, Adam, Travis, Jaclyn, Stacey, Kyle, Fallon, Dustin, Wesley, Ari and Brady

76 Mazal Tov to all the Honorees Peggy & Jeffrey Tepper

77 Kol HaKovod to People to People for their extraordinary work in our community. Mazel Tov to NHC Men's Club for their dedication to Nanuet Hebrew Center Laurie & Scott Bandremer

78 Congratulations to NHC Past & Present Men s Club Presidents & People to People On this well - deserved honor! Frances Melamed

79 We're so proud of you, David W. Weinger! From your loving family

80 Mazal Tov to NHC s Men s Club Presidents and Dianne Serratore of People to People Cynthia and Philip Schneider

82 Mazel Tov All of the Men s Club Presidents Thank you for your commitment and hard work for Nanuet Hebrew Center Thank You People to People For your outstanding work within the community Karen and Jeff Schragenheim

83 Marilyn Brenner and Murry Wolf Marion & Henry Reichner Fran & Cliff Roher Elinor Kantrowitz Morenberg Family Adrienne & Walter Rubinstein Dianne and Paul Rice

84 Esther & Herb Spiegel Cindy & Mitch Spiegel Susan Saffar & Paul Van Alstyne Heidi & Alan Coffield Ingrid & Mark Sheiman Beverly & Ira Asinofsky

Men s Club Shabbat Bar Mitzvah. Saturday, February 9, Tribute Book. Temple Israel of Natick 145 Hartford St Natick, MA

Men s Club Shabbat Bar Mitzvah Saturday, February 9, 2013 Tribute Book Temple Israel of Natick 145 Hartford St Natick, MA The Federation of Jewish Men s Clubs The FJMC mission is to involve Jewish Men