We Shall Never Forget!

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3 We Shall Never Forget! The worst evil in human history came to an end nearly 70 years ago, as concentration camps began to be liberated. The Shoah is now becoming a faint glimmer in our consciousness, as survivors and eyewitnesses age and pass on. Yellow Candles are intended for use on Yom HaShoah and other important Holocaust remembrance dates. Candles are now available from the FJMC Midwest Region. Order Yellow Candles in time for Yom HaShoah by ing Darryl Temkin at darryltemkin@gmail.com Yom HaShoah April 28, Nisan 5774 ZACHOR! G DANK! 1

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5 St. Louis Area FJMC Midwest Region Man & Youth of the Year Luncheon Sunday, March 23, 2014 Kol Rinah & B nai Amoona Synagogue 1:00 pm Welcome & Introductions Kol Rinah Men s Club B nai Amoona Men s Club Greetings from Clergy 1:15 pm Buffet Lunch 1:45 pm Presentation of the Honorees Introduction of FJMC Midwest Region Officers Overview of FJMC and Youth of the Year / Man of the Year Programs 2:00 pm Presentation of Youth of the Year Award to Sophie Aroesty, Kol Rinah 2:10 pm Presentation of Youth of the Year Award to Joe Goldberg, B nai Amoona Synagogue 2:20 pm Presentation of Man of the Year Award to Jim Singman, Kol Rinah 2:35 pm Presentation of Man of the Year Award to Max Brown, B nai Amoona Synagogue 2:50 pm Closing Remarks & Recognition 3:00 pm Event Concludes

6 FJMC Midwest Region Officers, Michael Greenberg President Norwin Merens Executive Vice President Mark Givarz Vice President Paul Glaser Vice President Darryl Temkin Vice President Rodney Ugent Vice President Harvey Redfern Treasurer Ed Sachs Recording Secretary Robert Olshan Corresponding Secretary Creighton Cohn Financial Secretary President s Cabinet Mark Behrman Neal Blustein Bill Branda Max Brown Burt Fischman Cass Friedberg Howard Minkoff Perry Pitzele Gregg Pollack Ernie Smolen Sheldon Pike Honorary President Jerry Agrest & Norman Kurtz President Emeriti Rabbi Aaron Melman & Rabbi Carl Wolkin Spiritual Advisors FJMC International Myles Simpson International President Rabbi Charles Simon Executive Director 4

7 O ur Region is the organizational link between the Conservative Jewish Men s Clubs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Nebraska and our parent body, the International Federation of Jewish Men s Clubs. Together, we strive to increase the level of observance, the level of synagogue participation, and the level of brotherhood among our members. We accomplish this by sharing ideas and pooling our talents and resources. Our achievements are evidenced by the great strides made in the areas of programming, education and personal enrichment enjoyed by our Men s Club members. Our Federation has developed programs such as the World Wide Wrap, The Art of Jewish Living Series, Hebrew Literacy, Yom HaShoah Candles, Men s Club Shabbat, Hearing Men s Voices, and Keruv. We have also produced several video tapes including, The Ties That Bind, Inbound Mercy and Shabbat Service. As club leaders, we are asking you to encourage your board members to avail themselves of the wealth of timely information, resources, and ideas offered by the Federation of Jewish Men s Clubs to enhance your own club s programs, and to positively impact the lives of your members, their families, your synagogue, and your community. In doing so, we can accomplish our mission: Stimulating Leadership, Innovation & Community. 5

8 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Kol Hakavod to all of the 2014 Men and Youth of the Year, and welcome to our Man of the Year/Youth of the Year Dinner. We are here to honor and thank the Men and Youth in our Community who have demonstrated dedication and continued commitment to their clubs, groups, synagogues and the community. Your leadership has made a difference by making our Jewish lives better. This event is not just for the people we have chosen to honor; it s for all of us. We loved planning this event as much as you love attending it. The new format to include Youth of the Year and holding registration and ad book payment via website are examples of our international role as change agents. Our mantra is to stimulate Men s Club leadership to innovate by executing distinctive programming that builds and enhances a sense of community. There is no better way to lead, but by example, and this celebration of our multiple generation leaders is just one. L dor v dor. There is nothing like this in our community, so we stepped up to fill the gap. Other innovative Midwest Region programs filling gaps are summarized on the previous page and our website at Our work is not finished and neither is that of the Men and Youth leaders who we honor today. True change agents continuously set new visions and road maps to effect positive change. They do not fear failure, but learn from it. We are confident the leaders we are honoring will fulfill this role and create a more vibrant community. On behalf of the Midwest Region Federation of Jewish Men s Clubs Executive Board, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all of the honorees, and our organizing committees in Northbrook, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri for hosting these inspiring events. Dr. Michael J. Greenberg President Midwest Region Federation of Jewish Men s Clubs 6

9 Midwest Region FJMC 2014 Calendar Sunday, February 23, 2014 Man & Youth of the Year Dinner at Congregation Beth Shalom Saturday & Sunday, March 15-16, 2014 Purim Saturday, March 22, 2014 St. Louis Men s Club Shabbat Sunday, March 23, 2014 St. Louis Man & Youth of the Year Luncheon at Kol Rinah Friday, March 29, 2014 FJMC Men s Club Shabbat Monday, April 14, 2014 Passover 1st Seder Monday, April 28, 2014 Yom HaShoah Friday to Sunday, May 2-4, 2014 Men s Club Starved Rock State Park Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Yom HaAtzmaut Sunday, May 18, 2014 Lag Baomer Sunday, June 1, 2014 Brotherhood Event in Milwaukee, WI Cubs vs. Miller Park Tailgate & Ball Game Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Shavuot Monday, August 4, 2014 Tisha B Av 7 events

10 2014 Silent Auction Donors (As of February 10, 2014) Thanks to Our Auction Donors for Their Generosity: Abt Electronics Phil Anthony Dunkin Donuts Jonathan Glaser Gran Prix Auto Wash Imagetripping.com Irv s Luggage Warehouse Howard Kaplan Norm Kurtz Norwin Merens Northlight Theatre Original Bagel & Bialy Shelly Pike Herb Root Glen Roter Evan Rumack Laurence Stern Photography Rodney Ugent Ugent Furs

11 2014 Man & Youth of the Year Awards Dinner Planned and Organized by Congregation Beth Shalom Men s Club Sub committee: Neal Blustein Chair Barry Brusso Financial/Registration Don Pike Program Layout Harvey Redfern Financial Dan Sher Program Printing Norwin Merens BHCBE Midwest Region, Board Liaison Bill Branda BHCBE Midwest Region, Webmaster 9

12 Midwest Region Affiliated Clubs (as of February 2014) Anshe Emet Synagogue Chicago, Illinois Beth El Synagogue Omaha, Nebraska Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah Wilmette, Illinois Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid Glendale, Wisconsin Congregation Beth Judea Long Grove, Illinois Congregation Beth Shalom Northbrook, Illinois Congregation B nai Amoona St. Louis, Missouri Congregation B nai Tikvah Deerfield, Illinois Congregation Kneseth Israel Elgin, Illinois Kol Rinah Synagogue University City, Missouri Congregation Rodfei Zedek Chicago, Illinois North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Highland Park, Illinois West Suburban Temple Har Zion River Forest, Illinois 10

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14 Larry Kosova Aaron Fogelson Jay Lawrence Max Brown Joe Goldberg Ronald Laux Allen Harris Joel Spiegel Kevin Braude Julia Braude Bill McFarlane Ernie Smolen Noa Ohcana Jim Singman Sophie Aroesty Northbrook, IL February 23, 2014 St. Louis, MO March 23, 2014 Morris Applebaum Matthew Patton 12

15 Morris Applebaum West Suburban Temple Har Zion River Forest, IL Morris Applebaum was born in Bad Worshoffen, Germany. His parents were Holocaust survivors from Poland. They met after World War II at a mutual friend s wedding in Landsberg, Germany. The family came to the United States when Morris was 2½ years old. He attended Wright City College where he received an AA degree, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received a Bachelor s in Psychology/Fine Arts. Morris also attended the University of Arizona in pursuit of a Master s in Sculpture. Morris spent quite a few years in his own business as a carpentry contractor up until the late 1980s when the addition of a wife and two children necessitated changing careers. Morris has been in the point of purchase display business ever since. Long active at West Suburban Temple Har Zion, Morris has served on the synagogue s Board, Building and Green committees. He has designed and created several at WSTHZ including two tzedakah boxes and kippot holders. He also helps with various building projects. Morris is honored to be WSTHZ s 2014 Man of the Year recipient. He accepts this honor in the memory of his father who was always eager to help his own synagogue as well as the people around him any way that he could.. 13

16 Kevin Braude Congregation Beth Shalom Northbrook, Illinois Kevin Braude is the Congregation Beth Shalom Men s Club 2014 Man of the Year. An integral part of the synagogue and Men s Club for the past 15 years, he enthusiastically joined the Men s Club Board of Directors in Kevin served on the club s Executive Board from , and under extraordinary circumstances, was president from In 2009, he initiated the Harvey R. Gold Sefer Haftarah fundraising project that culminated with a Selichot dedication event honoring Harvey Gold, CBS Executive Director. Since completing his presidential term, Kevin has remained very active with all aspects of the club, and joined CBS Board of Trustees and Executive Board where he has served as the VP of House and VP of Youth. Kevin was born and raised in Highland Park, IL. After graduating from Highland Park High School, he earned a business degree from the University of Denver in Kevin then joined his family s jewelry business where he oversaw operations of 25+ retail jewelry stores. Following a family decision to close the jewelry stores, he began his career in the mortgage brokerage business. For the past 10 years, Kevin has honored his father s memory as a very active member of the Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. He is the incoming president of this organization, which funds research for early detection of pancreatic cancer. In his spare time, Kevin loves to golf, spend time with his family, travel and golf some more. He resides in Northbrook for 19 years with his wife, Cheryl. They have two children, Josh, 20 and Julia, 17 and a cat named Bo. 14

17 Max Brown Congregation B nai Amoona St. Louis, Missouri Congregation B nai Amoona Men s Club Man of the Year is Max Brown. Max is a past president of the Men s Club and came out of retirement three years ago to be the club s Marketing VP. He also serves on the Midwest Region President s Cabinet and is the Editor of The Communicator, our regional newsletter. Max s outstanding and ongoing contributions and dedication to our club, shul, and community make him especially deserving of this honor. Max has served on the B nai Amoona Board of Directors and Executive Committee and you can find him on most Shabbat mornings in his favorite second-row seat next to his wife, Susan Brown. Between them, they have three daughters and eight grandchildren. You would swear Max s smile actually stretches from ear-to-ear when he talks about their grandkids. Now enjoying his retirement, Mr. Brown has used his considerable talents in several different careers. He started his professional life at IBM, and then had a second career as a funding development professional, raising millions and millions of dollars for several worthwhile charities. His most recent career was as an estate planning paralegal. Max also regularly attends minyan twice each week. Lately, he has been learning to read Torah and has done so several times now, including at FJMC Midwest Region s 2012 Retreat. In his spare time, he volunteers as a docent at the St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Learning Center. While Max is widely-regarded as a mensch throughout the synagogue, we regret his inevitable discomfort as we intend to show everyone what a macher he is to us! 15

18 Allen Harris Congregation Beth Judea Long Grove, Illinois Allen has been a member of Beth Judea since 1993 and has contributed in countless ways to the success of the Men s Club and the Beth Judea community. He was raised in a traditional Jewish household in West Rogers Park and attended Hebrew school at Congregation Knesses Israel Nusach Sephard, where he developed a strong relationship with synagogue life. During his teenage years, Allen was heavily involved in his synagogue s youth group where he participated in many ritual and social activities, including the basketball league. Allen s commitment and generosity has continued during his tenure at Beth Judea including: programming vice president for the synagogue, its Board of Directors as well as a variety of synagogue committees. His passion for synagogue life (particularly Men s Club programming) has truly shown through with his active participation, leadership and donation of resources to many Men s Club programs ranging from this past year s regional softball tournament, Lox Box, Steak & Scotch Under the Sukkah, the annual Jack Rizman Golf Outing and so much more. After completing his undergraduate degree at Loyola University, Allen went to work for Best Kosher Foods and subsequently Sara Lee (now Hillshire Brands), where he is currently employed. Allen and his wife, Sharon resides with their two children, Samantha and Evan, in Vernon Hills. 16

19 Larry Kosova Anshe Emet Synagogue Chicago, Illinois Since joining and becoming involved in the Anshe Emet Men s Club some six years ago, Larry has focused his efforts in re-energizing the Chicago club and reaching out to younger men. Whether it s raising much-needed funds for Katrina Relief by staging a poker night or generating funds for Shalva, the club has evolved and grown to new heights under Larry s leadership. A full-time podiatrist, Larry lives in Chicago with his wife, Marlene and their two children, Ilysa, 16 and Matthew, 14. They joined Anshe Emet Synagogue nearly 12 years ago and enjoy being part of the north side community. He is in private practice with Marlene in Naperville, Illinois. Larry s specialty is sports medicine. He has treated performers from Book of Mormon to regional and world-class athletes/dancers. Larry expresses his thanks to the Anshe Emet Men s Club for working so hard and effortlessly during the past several years. 17

20 Ron Laux Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid Glendale, Wisconsin Ron is long overdue for this distinguished and well-deserved honor. Ron has been a member of Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid since 1983 and joined its Men s Club in His dedicated service to our country, our club and congregational families over the years runs deep. He assists at many Men s Club-sponsored events such as the annual Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah and Purim Carnival. He is an usher during the High Holidays and a regular attendee of the daily minyan. He provides enthusiastic support whether chopping vegetables for a synagogue meal or helping our board make critical club decisions. A pour and extraordinarily active veteran, Ron s service to our country dates back to 1965 when he joined the United States Air Force, at first assigned to Sheppard Technical Training Center at Sheppard AFB Texas and, in December 1967, to the 824 Combat Support Group at Kedena AFB, Okinawa. He has been a Life Member of the Jewish War Veterans since 1965, serving a number of positions over the years include Post Commander, Senior Vice Commander & Department Commander. Ron s many other affiliations include Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans since 1973, Life Member of AMVETS since 2003, Allied Veterans Council since 1980,Veteran s Board of Directors for Milwaukee s War Memorial and many others. He has volunteered at the Milwaukee VA Hospital for the past 25 years and also donates his time to Community Meal Projects for seniors. 18

21 Jay Lawrence Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah Wilmette, Illinois The things that are important to Jay Lawrence are family and the Jewish community. BHCBE provides both. When Jay and his family joined BHCBE more than 20 years ago, there was little doubt that the family would flourish and friendships would blossom in this warm Jewish environment. When Jay s father passed away in 1997, he attended daily minyan and Shabbat services. Jay immediately felt the strong, community support, and became friendly with many of the Men s Club regulars, who asked for his help with the monthly Men s Club Sunday breakfasts. Over the years, he has become a regular at most BHCBE Men s Club events. Jay now manages virtually all Men s Clubs programs that involve food. From breakfasts, where Jay is responsible for ordering food and helping with set-up, to scheduling the Bagel Taste-Off, and acting as cochairman of the Scotch & Steak in the Sukkah, Jay loves to be involved -- he is proud to be involved. Even the annual Men s Club Bear s Football Brunch, is hosted at Jay s home, where food is provided so that all proceeds benefit the BHCBE Men s Club. Jay also has served as captain of High Holiday ushers for the past 13 years. He s organized honors at the Men s Club Shabbat and has supported the BHCBE Book Fair with Jewish music CD donations and raffle prizes. He is the president of J s Records & Tapes, Inc., Chicago, which has been in business for 33 years. Jay has been married to his wife Debbie for 30 years. All three of their children, Mark, 28, Steven, 25 and Marcia, 20 attended BHCBE Sunday School, completed their Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and graduated from Hebrew High School. Jay has done a remarkable job making sure that BHCBE Men s Club events are fun. He enjoys being involved, but also attracting more people to get involved. 19

22 Bill McFarlane Congregation Kneseth Israel Elgin, Illinois If you build it, they will come.... Shoeless Joe Jackson, in Field of Dreams. If you need it, he will build it. CKI Men's Club, about Bill McFarlane As a small congregation without a large capital improvement budget, Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin depends greatly upon the kindness and ability of its members. Thus, when a need arises, whether it's installing or repairing awnings, light fixtures, kitchen equipment, painting the Rabbi's office, or any other of the many odd jobs that routinely arise, CKI knows it can count on Bill McFarlane for his expertise and effort. Bill, a Wisconsin native, came to CKI more than 15 years ago with his wife Jana, who has been CKI Sisterhood president for the past two years. One who prefers to roll up his sleeves and do the work rather than seek the limelight, from the start Bill has been a man who can be counted on to get the job done. Besides doing yeoman's work to maintain and upgrade CKI's physical plant, Bill also regularly, and with no fanfare, delivers donations to a local food pantry and helps needy congregants with work around their homes. He's also served as the chief cook for our CKI's Men's Club's annual Latke Banquet, one of the most popular and well-attended programs in our synagogue. 20

23 Jim Singman Kol Rinah Synagogue University City, Missouri Jim Singman has been a member of Kol Rinah and the legacy Shaare Zedek Synagogue for almost 60 years. He has been active in our Men s club for the past 30 years and currently holds the post of Treasurer. Jim is also a member of our Synagogue s Board of Directors. Jim has served our Synagogue in a variety of capacities throughout the years and always contributes his time and services whenever and wherever needed. Jim is currently the Executive Director of Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery and is an active member of the Jewish Cemetery Association of North America. Prior to pursuing a career within the Jewish Community of St. Louis, Jim held various management positions within the electronics industry. Jim is a graduate of the University of Missouri Columbia and holds a Masters degree from the University of Missouri- St. Louis. Jim s family is complimented by his daughter Lauren, currently a teacher at Epstein Hebrew Academy in St. Louis and his three sisters, Elise, Diane and Suzi. 21

24 Ernie Smolen North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Highland Park, Illinois A member of Beth El since 2008, Ernie was previously a member of Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation, Morton Grove, Illinois since He held positions of financial secretary and membership vice president on the Synagogue Board as well as Men s Club President. He was honored as Northwest Suburban Man of the Year in Ernie has served on the JFMC Midwest Region Executive Board for 18 years. Continuing at Beth El, he was nominated to the Congregation Board of Directors in 2010 and is serving on the House Committee, Senior Life Committee and Ba al Korei Institute Committee. Also a member of the Beth El Chorale since 2009, he enjoys chanting Haftarot as often as permitted. A member of Beth El Men s Club, Ernie serving on the Board of Directors takes an active role in hosting the FJMC Safer Haftarot Scroll when scheduled at Beth El. Ernie has organized Men s Club Shabbat weekend services and dinner. He received the honor of Ma asim Tovim, Midwest Region in 2011 at FJMC s International Convention. With his late wife Doris z l, they enjoyed raising three children, Renee (Elliot) Roth, Lee (Susan), Hazzan Alan z l (Marla) and four grandchildren, who are students at the University of Illinois. Humbled by receiving the honor of Beth El Men s Club Man of the Year, he looks forward to continue serving North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Men s Club and the Jewish community for years to come. 22

25 Sophie Aroesty Kol Rinah University City, Missouri Sophie Aroesty, a senior at Ladue High School, started her involvement in the Jewish community with her Simchat Bat at Shaare Zedek and has continued to be an active member of the synagogue. She currently holds the position of USY President at Kol Rinah, and co-chaired the Winter Shabbaton convention held there in January. Her previous positions include Kadima membership vice president and Religious Education vice president. Sophie is in her second year teaching the preschool and kindergarten-aged classes as a Madricha at Kol Rinah Religious School. Her past six summers have been spent at Camp Ben Frankel in Carbondale, Illinois, including time both as a camper and counselor. Sophie is a member of the Jewish Community Relations Council's Student-to-Student program and is an active participant in its Jewish and Muslim dialogue group. She has also been president of the Jewish Student Union at Ladue for the previous two years. Outside of her involvement with the Jewish community, Sophie has pursued her love of dance since the age of six, taking classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, lyrical, and tap. This past summer she traveled to Grand Junction, Colorado, in which she attended a two-week intensive program at Colorado Mesa University, dancing for over eight hours every day. Sophie also enjoys playing the piano and guitar when she is not dancing or working on her school studies. Sophie hopes to continue being involved in Jewish life and dance on campus next year and is currently deciding which university to attend. She is delighted to receive the Youth of the Year honor and would like to thank the Men's Club for their consideration. 23

26 Julia Braude Congregation Beth Shalom Northbrook, Illinois Julia s first leadership role was as freshman representative in Beth Shalom s USY. In subsequent years, she was communications vice president, eventually becoming president of the synagogue s USY chapter. As president, she helped increase chapter membership to more than 70 members, and contributed to a Beth Shalom record of 28 attendees at the Region s CHUSY Fest Convention. During her sophomore year, the Northbrook, Illinois-USY affiliate received CHUSY Region s Most Improved Chapter Award. As a recognized leader within CHUSY, she has led icebreaker socials at conventions, and was elected chair of Harakevet, the regional newsletter, as well as co-chair for the Kinnus Convention. Julia is also a member of the Glenbrook North High School track team. Following her high school graduation, she plans to attend Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Julia s father, Kevin, will also be honored as Beth Shalom s Man of the Year at this year s event in Northbrook. Mazal Tov to the first daughter/father honoree pairing in FJMC Midwest Region history! 24

27 Aaron Fogelson Anshe Emet Synagogue Chicago, Illinois Aaron uses his enthusiastic outlook to uplift those around him. He radiates joy, whether it s teaching Sunday school at Anshe Emet or leading Walter Payton College Prep s Jewish Student Connection (JSC). Aaron also functions as vice-president of public relations for his synagogue youth group, Shmusy. Among his JSC achievements, Aaron spearheaded and organized the first two annual can drives, which collected more than 1,000 cans and was well received community wide. In his PR role, he distributed witty videos and online messages that have helped unite Jewish youth. This year, Aaron expects to participate in a gap year program through Kivunim, which is based in Israel and travels worldwide to achieve a deeper understanding of many cultures. He plans to attend Harvard University in the fall of 2015, where he will continue his love of Judaism and Israel. 25

28 Joe Goldberg Congregation B nai Amoona St. Louis, MO Joe is the son of Pam & Kenny Goldberg and brother of Jessie. He is a fourth generation member of Congregation B nai Amoona and has been a tireless achiever at and beyond Parkway Central High School. In his current role as USY Emtza Region s president, and USY s international social action vice president, Joe s singular dedication to that organization is profound. He has certainly benefited from having great examples. His term as co-president last year follows in the tradition set by three of his cousins. It was only natural this led him to regional and international leadership roles. Joe s other passion is increasing motivation, excitement, and inspiration toward social activism in our local communities. He is a member and officer of too many academic and religious honors societies to list. Joe also performs with his Concert Orchestra II group, where he plays violin. He cites his summer experience on the USY Israel Pilgrimage as critical to strengthening his connection to Conservative Judaism. His proud parents have been supportive in all of their son s activities. Kenny is currently serving as a vice president on B nai Amoona s Executive Committee and on its Youth Commission. We all look forward to watching Joe as he moves on to bigger things after graduation in the spring. The void he leaves will surely be filled by the rising underclassmen that he has helped to mentor (including his sister), and they will have the challenge of maintaining our tradition of USY excellence in St. Louis and throughout the Midwest Region. 26

29 Noa Ohcana North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Highland Park, Illinois Noa Ohcana is one of the most dedicated and involved Jewish teens in the Chicago metro area. She is currently a senior at Highland Park High School where she excels in honor and AP classes. Besides her academic achievements, she is involved in various extracurricular activities in and out of the Jewish community. From tennis to student senate to being the co-president of the Israel Interest Group, Noa is highly involved and committed. In the Jewish community Noa, has been on her Chapter (BEANS) USY s executive board all four years of high school. She has held the position of freshman representative and Membership Kadima VP, and for the past two years, an honorary member since she is now on the CHUSY Region Executive board. Even as an honorary member, Noa takes this responsibility seriously and helps guides younger board members in executing chapter programs. Noa is currently the Executive Vice President & Programming VP for the CHUSY Region. She also has the honor to serve on the International USY General Board. On top of all of these USY positions, Noa is also involved in the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago s VOICES program, a teen philanthropy fellowship group. Despite all of her extracurricular activities, Noa still finds the time to be involved in other ways to help the community. She serves as a Bar and Bat Mitzvah tutor, works in the library at the synagogue, and is an outstanding member of our Ba al Korei (Torah Reading) Institute. Noa puts an incredible amount of passion and commitment in everything that she does and is a very deserving FJMC Midwest Region recipient. 27

30 Matthew Patton West Suburban Temple Har Zion River Forest, Illinois Matthew has been a youth leader of the West Suburban community for several years. An active member of USY, he has served as both the Social Action/Tikun-Olam Vice President, as well as the current Communications Vice President. Matthew has done a great job creating fun and interesting events for his chapter and keeping the congregation informed through his monthly bulletin article. He works as a madrich for the religious school and also attends WSTHZ s Hebrew High School and is excited to be confirmed this May. Matthew is also active outside his Jewish community. As a sophomore at Riverside-Brookfield High School, he loves to make people laugh as a member of the school s improv comedy club, and is a starting player on the volleyball team. He is also a dedicated Boy Scout, making preparations to complete his Eagle Scout Project this Spring. Despite a school population of more than 1500 students, you can easily find Matthew since he is one of only three practicing Jews, and the only one who always wears a kippah. Mazal Tov to Matthew on being the youngest recipient of the Youth of the Year award, we have great confidence that he will continue to be a great representative of WSTHZ. 28

31 Joel M. Spiegel Congregation Beth Judea Long Grove, Illinois Joel s dedication to Congregation Beth Judea has no bounds. He assists in the Hebrew School, sells popcorn to raise money for the Tikkun Olam charity fund, and is president of the synagogue s USY chapter, BJUSY. Joel ran for his first BJUSY Executive Board position during his sophomore year, becoming programming vice president. He would continue on and become BJUSY s Social Action/Tikkun Olam VP, and in 2013 he became chapter president. While Social Action vice president, he raised more than $3,000 and organized the first interfaith youth social action event with a nearby Methodist church and a Reform synagogue. Joel also helps run the youth programs for 3-5 and 6-8th graders at Beth Judea. He is very passionate about social activism, which is something that he was first exposed to by going on the Jewish program, Or Tzedek run by the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs. Whether it s protesting for immigrant rights, working to build Islamic-Jewish relationships, or phone banking to pass marriage equality in Illinois, Joel has taken what he has learned on Or Tzedek, and has acted. He started a club at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, known as Students Fighting Discrimination. An active citizen, Joel is now running for precinct committeeman, an elected office in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. 29

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33 We are so proud of our Anshe Emet Synagogue Man of the Year Larry Kosova Youth of the Year Aaron Fogelson Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor! Heartfelt gratitude to the entire Anshe Emet team for their efforts creating an incredible youth program and community! The Fogelson Family 31

34 We are so proud of our Anshe Emet Synagogue Man of the Year Larry Kosova Youth of the Year Aaron Fogelson Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor! The Anshe Emet Board, Staff, and Congregation 32

35 TO OUR MEN'S MAN, LARRY KOSOVA and THE PRIDE OF SCHMUSY, AARON FOGELSON With respect and love, Hazzan Alberto and Deborah Mizrahi 33

36 Larry Kosova, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. THANKS FOR YOUR COMMITMENT AND LEADERSHIP. YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION TO OUR CLUB. Gregg Pollack, Anshe Emet ANSHE EMET MEN S CLUB IS PROUD TO HONOR: Larry Kosova Our Man of the Year Aaron Fogelson Our Youth of the Year MAZELTOV!! 34

37 Do not only call them banayich - your children; consider them bonayich your builders. Larry Kosova and Aaron Fogelson Thank you for the immense impact that you have both made at Anshe Emet Synagogue! You are both inspirations for our community. Mazal tov! From Anshe Emet s SHMUSY & Rabbi David Russo s Discretionary Fund Congratulations to OUR Man of the Year Larry Kosova We know how deserving you truly are! Marlene, Ilyssa and Matthew 35

38 MAZEL TOV! to Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah MAN OF THE YEAR 2014 Jay Lawrence A WELL DESERVED HONOR A good friend to all. Harold Primack BHCBE Men s Club President Ivan Cramer BHCBE Men s Club Executive Vice President Men s Club Past Presidents: Don Babendir, Lee Bloom, Richard Bosley, Bill Branda, Ray Gilbert, Stuart Gold, Irwin Goldstein, Norwin Merens, David Penzell, Allan Rodin, Joe Sameh, Mel Seidenberg & Ernie Simon 36

39 Mazal Tov! From Laura & Norwin Merens, Co-Chairs, Jay Lawrence Fan Club 37

40 Mazel Tov to Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah s Man of the Year Jay Lawrence Thanks for all of your good work for the Federation of Jewish Men s Clubs and for us! Rabbi Annie Tucker 38

41 We are so proud of our Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah Man of the Year 2014 Jay Lawrence Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor! Norman & Beatrice Ring Ray & Sylvia Gilbert Gabe & Annabelle Jacobson Steven & Betty Ann Bucksbaum 39

42 Your message. Online. Jonathan Lehrer Communications, Inc. WordPress Web Sites Blasts Blogs LehrerCommunications.com MrCommunicator.com The spirit of Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah. Jay Lawrence One of a kind. Mazel Tov! Estee & Jonathan Lehrer 40

43 Mazel Tov To Our Cousin The BHCBE Man of the Year Jay Lawrence on this well deserved honor! Sheryl & Jeff Blackman Charlene & Bob Schuman Judi & Neil Steinberg 41

44 Congratulations to the BHCBE Men s Club Man of the Year JAY LAWRENCE The best friend a Men s Club could have. Lee and Lisa Bloom Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah Men s Club JAY LAWRENCE Man of the Year 2014 Friends Mench of a Lifetime MAZEL TOV! Bob Friedman 42

45 Hazak Baruch To our dear friend Jay Lawrence CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. FROM YOUR FRIENDS Janet and Joe Sameh 43

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47 Jay Lawrence Congratulations on being BHCBE s Optimum Man of the Year Ruth and Jerry Hecktman A huge Mazel Tov to our friend Jay Lawrence On this well earned and deserved Man of the Year recognition Bob and Betty Katz A well-earned Mazel Tov to our friend Jay Lawrence To the Man who Knows Hot Dogs! From the Man who Knows Beef! Gary & Marilyn Rubin 45

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49 Congratulations and Mazel Tov Ron Laux Man of the Year Ron, you are very deserving of this honor for all the years of your dedication and hard work for the veterans and the Jewish community. Jewish War Veterans Department of Wisconsin and its Post 145, 487,

50 Congratulations to all the honorees! RON LAUX Beloved husband and dad We are so proud of you for what you have done and what you continue to do! Love, Kathy, Brian and Tammie 48

51 Yasher Koach To our Man & Youth Honorees Allen Harris & Joel Spiegel For all you do for Man & Youth of the Year

52 MAZEL TOV TO ALLEN HARRIS Congregation Beth Judea MAN OF THE YEAR BEST WISHES CBJ Board of Directors MAZEL TOV TO Allen Harris Congregation Beth Judea MAN OF THE YEAR Yasher Koach The Ganden & Bender Families 50

53 Mazel Tov Allen Harris and Joel Spiegel on being honored as Beth Judea s Man and Youth of the Year! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our congregation! Michael and Rachael Gluck hוב lfn Allen Harris CBJ Man of the Year Joel Spiegel CBJ Youth of the Year You inspire us all! `xüäx tçw XätÇ eâåtv~ 51

54 CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA Joel Spiegel Our Youth of the Year MAZELTOV!! Best wishes from Congregation Beth Judea s Education Committee MAZEL TOV TO JOEL SPIEGEL Congregation Beth Judea YOUTH OF THE YEAR BEST WISHES Congregation Beth Judea Religious School Faculty 52

55 MAZEL TOV TO ALLEN HARRIS Congregation Beth Judea s MAN OF THE YEAR BEST WISHES Gail Gerber and Eric Yegelwel Yasher Koach to our friend ALLEN HARRIS For his well earned recognition as Beth Judea s Man of the Year!! Ann and Mitch Lerman Allen Mazel Tov to my Little brother who always has a Big heart for family and friends. Love, Ora and Curt 53

56 We are so proud of our Congregation Beth Judea Youth of the Year Joel Spiegel Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor! Congregation Beth Judea Youth Committee and Congregation Beth Judea Youth Staff 54

57 JOEL SPIEGEL, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARD. THANKS FOR YOUR COMMITMENT AND LEADERSHIP TO BJUSY AND THE COMMUNITY. YOU ARE A REMARKABLE YOUNG MAN. FROM CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mazel Tov to Al Harris and Joel Spiegel On this well deserved recognition. Norm and Joan Kurtz Congratulations and Best Wishes To Joel Spiegel YOUTH OF THE YEAR And the entire Spiegel family Lori and Gary Thalheimer 55

58 Congratulations and Mazel Tov to Allen Harris Allen, you are well deserving of this honor for your dedication and hard work on behalf of the Beth Judea s Men s Club. As we continue to go from strength to strength, we have men like you to thank. Fred Rabinowitz A HUGE MAZEL TOV To Our Son JOEL MARCUS SPIEGEL On this Well Earned and Deserved Youth of the Year Recognition Love, Mom, Dad, Ben & Lauren Mazel Tov to Joel Spiegel Congregation Beth Judea s Youth of the Year Gail Gerber and Eric Yegelwel 56

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60 Loves and Honors Our Man of the Year Kevin Braude and Youth of the Year Julia Braude Mazel Tov & Todah Rabah For All You Do And Who You Are! You Each Exemplify the Values to Which We All Aspire, and Honor Us by Your Actions and Leadership 58

61 We congratulate Congregation Beth Shalom s Man of the Year Youth of the Year Mazel Tov on these well deserved honors! We are so proud of all you do. With lots of love, Cheryl/Mom and Josh 59

62 Congratulations Kevin and Julia Mazel Tov! We are proud of you and your accomplishments. This is a great honor for your entire family. Sally and Fred Blitt Pauline and David Gimbel Debbie and Jim Hamilton Randi and David Starkston 60

63 Mazel Tov to our very own KEVIN BRAUDE for being named Midwest Region of the Federation of Jewish Men s Clubs Man of the Year! And Mazel Tov and Best wishes to our very own JULIA BRAUDE for being named Midwest Region of the Federation of Jewish Men s Clubs Youth of the Year! Congregation Beth Shalom 3433 Walters Avenue Northbrook, IL Rabbi Carl Wolkin Rabbi Aaron Melman Cantor Steven Stoehr Harvey R. Gold, FSA Executive Director Leann Blue Director of Jewish Life & Learning David Barany Director of Education Rabbi Sander J. Mussman, RJE Educational Director Emeritus Naomi Weiss Ritual Director Matt Rissien Director of Youth Activities Glen Roter Congregation President Howard Sigal Youth Vice-President Larry Grossman & Ray Rokni Men s Club Co-Presidents 61

64 A well-deserved mazel tov to KEVIN BRAUDE for all his years of continuous support to FJMC and CBS Men s Club! And mazel tov and best wishes to JULIA BRAUDE for being named FJMC s Youth of the Year! Thank you for your ongoing support to the CBS Youth Department! ~ Harvey R. Gold, FSA 62

65 Congratulates our YOUTH OF THE YEAR AND MAN OF THE YEAR: JULIA AND KEVIN BRAUDE For all the hard work you have put in to make CBS USY the best chapter it can be!! -Congregation Beth Shalom Youth Department 63

66 MAZEL TOV TO KEVIN BRAUDE Congregation Beth Shalom Men s Club MAN OF THE YEAR BEST WISHES Michael and Judi Greenberg Mazel Tov Kevin Braude on this well deserved honor Brad and Gail Shaps 64

67 Mazel Tov from CBS Men s Club Co-Presidents to our Co-Honorees: The Co-Braude s Julia & Kevin Thanks for your dedication to the CBS Co-mmunity! Ray and Larry 65

68 Thank You!! Max Brown Past President and Marketing VP Extraordinaire Joe P. Goldberg USY Regional President For the work you do and pride you bring us. Congratulations from all of us as our: 2014 Man of the year & Youth of the year

69 To our beloved "Alter Cooker" We proudly say "Mazal Tov, Yasher Koach and Todah Rabbah, Max!" With much appreciation for all you do Creighton Cohn Al Finkelstein Mark Givarz Matt Smith Congregation B nai Amoona 67

70 We are so proud of our Congregation B nai Amoona s Youth of the Year Joe Goldberg International Vice President USY Regional President EMTZA Chapter President BAUSY Mazel Tov on this welldeserved honor! Kenny, Pam, & Jessie Uncle Mark, Aunt Staci, Alex, & Courtney Uncle Mike, Aunt Marta, Daniel, & Kevin Uncle Jeff, Aunt Debbie, Jamie, Zach, & Andy Grandpa Oscar Grandpa Joe & Grandma Joan 68

71 Grateful for the chance to recognize your contributions! Max Brown, Man of the Year Joe Goldberg, Youth of the Year For Congregation B nai Amoona L Dor Vador Living our values in every generation! Edward Herzog Men s Club President 69

72 Balanced Befriendable Believable Beyond compare Big-hearted Big-time Blue-ribbon Bold Brave Brawny Brilliant Brotherly FOR ALL YOU DO, THANK YOU, BILL MCFARLANE CONGREGATION KNESETH ISRAEL S MAN OF THE YEAR 2014 From Your Fellow CKI Men s Clubbers 70

73 Yasher Koach to our CKI Man of the Year Bill McFarlane You are a true mensch! Anita, Brad, Sarah and Emily Mazel Tov, Bill McFarlane No one deserves this honor more Your friend and fellow CKIer, Paul Glaser Congratulations to CKI s Man of the Year and to the Man of Our Life! BILL McFARLANE We re so proud of you and we love you! Jana and Jacob McFarlane 71

74 A huge Mazel Tov to our friend Bill McFarlane On this well earned and deserved Man of the Year recognition Perry and Wanda Pitzele Bill McFarlane, Your endless willingness to help at CKI is GREATLY appreciated! Dan Marshall & Liza Bachrach To a very special Man of the Year Bill McFarlane Our Favorite Fish and Latkes Cook 72

75 From Latkes to Lag Bolts - You're the Best! Dr. Joe and Maureen Rosenfeld 73

76 congratulates Sophie Aroesty on her selection as Youth of the Year Jim Singman on his selection as Man of the Year. Thank you both for all that you do for Kol Rinah! Share Your Voice with Us!

77 Mazel Tov Jim! JIM SINGMAN Man of the Year 2014 With warm wishes from The Mellman Group 75

78 MAZEL TOV JIM SINGMAN! WITH WARM REGARDS THE MELLMAN CLUB 76

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80 MAZEL TOV TO SOPHIE AROESTY We are so Proud! Lots of Love, Mom, Dad & Josh 78

81 North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Men s Club Congratulates our MAN OF THE YEAR ERNIE SMOLEN In appreciation for your hard work in the past year and for the many years of dedication that came before. From the Men s Club Board of Directors North Suburban Synagogue BethEl 79

82 Ernie Smolen Man of the Year 2014 North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Congregation Mazel Tov North Suburban Synagogue Men s Club Executive Board 80

83 Ernie Smolen Friend, Mentor, Mensch, and the hardest working man in Shul business Yasher Koach To our Most Deserving NSS BETH EL Man of the Year Ron and Eileen Goldberg 81

84 Man of the Year 2014 North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Mazel Tov Yasher Koach Rabbi Vernon Kurtz Rabbi Michael Schwab Hazzan Larry Goller 82

85 MAZEL TOV TO Ernie Smolen North Suburban Synagogue Beth El MAN OF THE YEAR We are so proud of you! Love, Renee, Elliot, Howard, Jessica, Susan, Lee, Tracey, Billy and Marla Ernie Smolen Mazel Tov on being chosen as the N.S.S Beth El Man of The Year The honor is well deserved Michael & Barbara Salberg 83

86 Congratulations and Mazel Tov To the Mensch of the Year Ernie Smolen North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Men s Club Man of the Year Gerald & Mimi Brin MAZEL TOV TO Ernie Smolen North Suburban Synagogue Beth El MAN OF THE YEAR BEST WISHES Barbara and Stuart Hochwert 84

87 Noa & Ernie: Tireless Passion... Exceptional Energy... A "Can Do" Attitude... One Of A Kind... Mazel Tov to you both on this well-deserved honor!! With love and support, The Beth El Youth Commission ERNIE Mazel Tov to you! There isn t a more well deserving guy! With all our love and appreciation Ellen and Aaron Krumbein 85

88 NORTH SUBURBAN SYNAGOGUE BETH EL Ernie Smolen Our Man of the Year Noa Ohcana Our Youth of the Year MAZELTOV!! Best wishes from The Freeman Family Rob, Marcy, Andrew, Ariel, Harrison My sincere thanks to the NSS Beth El Men s Club for selecting me as its 2014 Man of the Year. Ernie Smolen Mazel Tov, Ernie Smolen on this well-deserved honor! Love, Mira and Darryl Temkin 86

89 MORRIS APPLEBAUM Man of the Year 2014 MATTHEW PATTON Youth of the Year 2014 West Suburban Temple Har Zion River Forest, IL Mazel Tov from WSTHZ! 87

90 MAZEL TOV! TO Son in Law MORRIS APPLEBAUM West Suburban Temple Har Zion MAN OF THE YEAR BEST WISHES Harvey &Yolanda Cohen Charlotte, NC Best Wishes to Morris Applebaum Matthew Patton Judy and Ed Sachs A huge Mazel Tov to our friends Morris Applebaum & Matthew Patton Our Guys of the year! Love, Scott, Laurie, Millie, and Owen 88

91 To Our Favorite Men: Morris Applebaum and Matthew Patton You rock!! From Your Friends in the West Suburban Temple Har Zion Men s Club 89

92 West Suburban Temple Harzion Morris Applebaum Our Man of the Year MAZELTOV to a very good man!! Best wishes from (another) Morrie, Hilarie, and Family MAZAL To all 2014 of the and the on all that to of l Jerry & Estelle res 90

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