Honoring Ilene Karpas. Sheila Goodman. Sunday, June 11, 2017

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1 Madison Jewish Center 86thAnnual Journal Celebration Honoring Ilene Karpas Woman of the Year And Sheila Goodman On her retirement Sunday, June 11, 2017 Madison Jewish Center 2989 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229

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3 Journal Committee Welcome to our 86 th Annual Journal Celebration. This event is the culmination of a year of planning and hard work by many individuals. It gives us great pleasure to honor Ilene Karpas this year. In the few years she has been a member, she has worn many hats at Madison Jewish Center including sitting on the Administrative Board of MJC, serving as Vice President of both Social Club and Sisterhood, membership on the Ritual Committee, serving as one of our gabbaim on Shabbat as well as holidays, and sitting on a number of other committees including the Journal Committee and the Message editing committee. We are also pleased to honor our very special retiring office manager, Sheila Goodman. Sheila is a long time MJC member, a member of our Administrative Board, was part of the Sisterhood Presidium, and has been an integral member of a number of committees. Sheila will be sorely missed in our Madison Jewish Center office, but thankfully, she will remain a member of our MJC family. Special thanks to our dedicated Journal Committee, our office staff and MJC s members and friends. And thank you to Paul Podell for all the extra time he always puts into Journal to help make it the success it is. Ellen Green Chairperson JOURNAL COMMITTEE David Abels Monique Ander Richard Ander Linda Bell Brian Bender Bunny Bender Norman Green Ilene Karpas Irma Lifschitz Howard Madans Marilyn Madans David Newman Marlene Podell Paul Podell Diane Posniack Gregory J. Posniack Judy Posniack Ruth Rosenberg Barbara Stein

4 President s Message Congratulations and thank you to our Journal committee for putting together another outstanding Journal. The Journal is our synagogue s largest annual fundraiser. I would also like to thank our attendees and advertisers. You have all contributed the funds which we so desperately need. We are all here to honor two special women who have been invaluable to Madison Jewish Center. Sheila Goodman retired this year after working in the office for 33 years and has been the public face of Madison all this time. In addition, she and her husband Bert have been a steady presence in shul almost every Shabbat. We wish her well in her retirement. She can now spend more time traveling and attending to her Avon customers. Thank you Sheila. Ilene Karpas joined MJC about 5 years ago and became an active, dedicated member immediately. She is a regular at our morning minyanim, one of our regular gabbaim, Sisterhood vice-president, Social Club vice-president, writes the Social Club Message articles, is on the ritual committee, the Journal committee and the administrative board. It is hard to imagine a better choice for MJC Woman of the Year. Roy Alexander President 4

5 Madison Jewish Center OFFICERS ROY ALEXANDER BARBARA STEIN RANDI HERMAN PHILIP BRODKIN PAUL PODELL MONIQUE ANDER RICHARD ANDER ELLEN GREEN President 1st Vice-President 2nd Vice-President 3rd Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Chairman of Board Vice-Chairman of Board ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD David Abels Brian Bender Harriett Cohen Jamie Gioia Melanie Gioia Sheila Goodman Mario Gottesmann Anne Gruskin Joseph Harary Bruce Herman Ilene Karpas Mady Kiner Cecile Kops Irma Lifschitz Andrew Menkes Marlene Podell Diane Posniack Judy Posniack Barry Resnick Norman Sapoznik Yaffa Sapoznik Keith Sevransky Burt Siegel Aaron Sloane Bruce Solomon Michael Sosin Barry Stein Jay Streich AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS Social Club: NORMAN GREEN Sisterhood: HARRIETT COHEN, SHELLI FELDMAN Parents Association: STEVEN GREEN PAST PRESIDENTS ROY ALEXANDER RICHARD ANDER LINDA BELL GARY DREIFUS ELLEN GREEN NORMAN GREEN HOWARD MADANS PAUL PODELL GREGORY J. POSNIACK RUTH ROSENBERG 5

6 Rabbi Shae J. Kane D.D. Every year the Journal Committee selects deserving individuals to be honored at our Journal Celebration. Reading the list of past honorees is like looking at a list of Who s Who at Madison Jewish Center. Not only that, but it is also a reflection of Madison Jewish Center s commitment to Conservative Judaism, to the growing importance of the Egalitarian Movement and to international movement of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. This year, as a reaffirmation of Madison Jewish Center s solidarity with Egalitarian Judaism, Madison has chosen to honor two worthy and noble women Sheila Goodman and Ilene Karpas as honorees at our Journal Celebration of 5777/2017. Sheila Goodman has worked in our Synagogue office, first in the capacity of bookkeeper and then as office manager, for over thirty years. Her commitment to Madison then expanded to include serving as part of Triumvirate Presidium of Madison Jewish Center s Sisterhood. As part of that commitment to Madison and Egalitarian Judaism, Sheila was part of the first group of adult women who celebrated their B not Mitzvah here at Madison. Additionally, she has served on our Congregational Advisory Board for many years. I share a personal connection to Sheila. When I first came here to Madison, we discovered that we attended the same Elementary School here in Brooklyn. We were able to reminisce about the same teachers we knew and had and about all the memories we both experienced growing up in our Brooklyn neighborhoods. It was my joy and pleasure to officiate at Sheila s wedding to Bert in The sentiments I expressed in my remarks then still hold true today: As a Rabbi, it is always gratifying for me to share in the Simhah of family and friends and today is no exception. And so, before everyone extends an official Mazal Tov to you after you break the glass in a few moments, I want to be the first, as you stand under the Huppah, to wish you an affectionate Mazal Tov and may you have many happy and healthy years together. Ilene Karpas felt an inner desire and compunction to join Madison some years ago. She wanted to avail herself of the opportunities that could be afforded to her in our Egalitarian surroundings. She showed the courage to step out of her previous comfort zone and grasp hold of the new Jewish horizon that was ahead of her. She did this with unabashed enthusiasm. After receiving her first Aliyah, she asked me where she could purchase her own Tallit, which she now proudly wears at our morning Minyan and on Shabbat and Festival Services. She has become active in many aspects of our Congregation. Some, but not all, of her responsibilities include coordinator of our annual Social Club Shabbat and its programming and acting as a Gabbai of our Ritual Committee during the Torah Service. I am officially exercising my authority as Mara D atra* of Madison, to henceforth designate a new feminine form of Gabbai in honor of Ilene Karpas. She, and all who follow in her footsteps shall be officially designated as a Gabbaiah. And I would like the officers who do the announcements after our Services to reflect this new designation. Sheila and Ilene have continued in the high standards that have been set by all our previous honorees. May their inspiration endure and continue to motivate all of us and others to follow in their devoted footsteps. * Applying the prerogatives of the position as Rabbi to the Standards of Rabbinic Practice of the Rabbinical Assembly. 6

7 Cantor Leslie Rimer I am delighted that Madison Jewish Center has decided to honor two most deserving honorees at this year's Annual Journal Celebration, Sheila Goodman and Ilene Karpas. It has been my privilege to know Sheila for more than three decades. We have shared many life cycle events together. It was my pleasure when she joined our MJC group trip several years ago to Rome and Eretz Yisrael. She has been the office manager and bookkeeper at MJC for many years. Her tireless efforts and dedication on behalf of the congregation are admirable. Sheila is active in Sisterhood and serves on the Congregational Advisory Board as well as in many community organizations. Ilene has been a devoted member of our congregation since she joined our shul. She has become an integral part of every activity at MJC. Ilene is an officer of sisterhood, social club and serves on several committees. She attends the morning minyanim regularly and is a gabbai on Saturdays. Ilene is active in the community at large, a member of Hadassah, a book club and in other organizations. Her knowledge of Judaism in general and Hebrew in particular is remarkable. May we all enjoy the blessing of having these two outstanding ladies with us for many many years. 7

8 Sisterhood Message On behalf of Sisterhood we congratulate two outstanding women being honored at this year s Journal dinner Ilene Karpas as Woman of the Year and Sheila Goodman on her retirement from MJC. Sheila has worked as the office manager at Madison for 34 years and we will truly miss seeing her on a regular basis. We will always remember Sheila as the person to go to when you need something done such as assistance planning an event, registering for Hebrew school or synagogue membership, sending out cards and notices, or just about any question concerning management and administrative activities. In addition, she has been an active member of this congregation and served as Co-President and then VP of Fundraising for Sisterhood for which she successfully organized many programs generating significant revenue. Sheila assisted Sisterhood on virtually any event we organized. She is someone we could always count on for help and we want to express our appreciation for all her efforts and support. We wish her many years of good health and happiness on her retirement. Ilene Karpas is being honored as Woman of the Year. Since joining Madison Jewish Center she has become actively involved with various committees and the Sisterhood board serving as Programming VP. Ilene developed and organized the Sisterhood Shabbat service that has been an ongoing annual event and definitely an outstanding accomplishment. She is always willing to help with programs and support our efforts whenever and wherever she is needed. Ilene has become an integral part of both MJC as a whole and certainly Sisterhood. We also want to express our appreciation to her for her support and commitment to MJC and Sisterhood. She truly deserves this honor! Mazel tov! Harriett Cohen and Shelli Feldman Sisterhood Co-Presidents 8

9 Social Club Message It is with great pleasure that I write this article for the 2017 Madison Jewish Center Journal. To start with I commend the Journal committee for their efforts in putting together another superb journal. It is my pleasure to write a few words about this year's honorees. I have known Ilene Karpas for many years. I worked with her at Erasmus Hall HS as a fellow teacher, as her assistant principal and as her principal. She was a devoted teacher, always caring for her students and giving her best at all times. Now she does the same for MJC, caring and always giving her best. Sheila Goodman has been at MJC over 30 years. A more dedicated office worker and manager you cannot find. Because of her dedication, as president of MJC, I promoted her to the office manager position. She is efficient, dedicated, and always a pleasure for anyone calling Madison or stopping by the office to speak with. Two more deserving recipients you cannot find. From me personally, the other officers and members of the Social Club, we wish them a healthy and happy future and appreciate their dedication. May it continue for the next 100 years. Norman Green Social Club President 9

10 Parents Association Message A Mazal Tov to this year s deserving honorees, Sheila Goodman and Ilene Karpas. You are both models of incredible dedication and service to our synagogue. Congratulations on your retirement Sheila. The P. A. wanted to let you know what a blessing it was to have you working in the office for all these years, and how much you are already missed. You were a valuable asset to our synagogue and an enjoyable presence in the office as well. While you are missed by all of us at Madison Jewish Center, you certainly deserve your retirement. Ilene, congratulations on being one of this year s honorees. On behalf of the P.A. we just wanted to let you know that the amount of effort you put into Madison Jewish Center does not go unnoticed. Your abilities and contributions are an important key to the success of Madison Jewish Center. Take a moment to reflect upon all of your accomplishments here at Madison Jewish Center and take pride in knowing that you are an important member of our team. You both have been incredible assets to our synagogue over the years and we appreciate everything you both have done for Madison. Melanie and Steven on behalf of the P.A. of Madison Jewish Center 10

11 Madison Jewish Center Woman of the Year Ilene Karpas was born and raised in Brooklyn. She grew up in East Flatbush and eventually moved to Canarsie where she still resides. Ilene graduated from Tilden High School and Brooklyn College. She taught mathematics at Erasmus Hall High School and eventually became a guidance counselor, spending the last six years of her education career at James Madison High School. Ilene has an excellent background in Hebrew and has volunteered to teach adult Hebrew classes. Ilene was attracted to Madison Jewish Center because of its Egalitarian services and a large group of welcoming friends. After joining Madison, Ilene instantly became an integral part of everything. She is an officer of both Sisterhood and Social Club and is a working member of the Message, Journal and Ritual Committees. She is part of the morning minyan, serves as gabbai on Saturday and is a member of the administrative board. Ilene still has difficulty saying no. In addition to her activities at Madison, Ilene is a member of Hadassah, the Mill Island Retirees, and a book club. She takes classes at the UFT and Brooklyn College, travels extensively, and is both an avid theater goer and photographer. Madison Jewish Center is certainly a richer place because of Ilene Karpas - a true Renaissance woman. 11

12 Sheila Goodman in honor of her retirement Sheila Weissman-Goodman was born and raised in Brooklyn and attended both Kingsboro Community College and Brooklyn College. She began her career in 1952 as an assistant bookkeeper for a brokerage firm and later worked as an assistant cashier for a NYSE firm. She began working for Madison Jewish Center in 1983 as a part time bookkeeper and subsequently became an MJC member. Sheila eventually became office manager and bookkeeper. She was active in the Sisterhood, serving as part of its presidium from In addition, Sheila serves on the Board of Directors of Madison Jewish Center. In addition to her efforts for Madison Jewish Center, Sheila is an active member of Women s ORT and the Sylvia Martin chapter of Deborah Hospital, as well as an Avon representative. Sheila s retirement from the MJC office will give her more time for her other interests. We hope to see more of Sheila in her Sisterhood and MJC Board roles now that she is free during the days! 12

13 For Our Honoree Ilene Karpas Monique and Richard Ander Linda and Steve Bell Bunny and Brian Bender Bella Benders Rose Cwilich Melanie and Jamie Gioia Teresa and Mario Gottesmann Ellen and Norman Green Terri and Joe Harary Beverly and Seymour Hoffnung Cecile J. Kops Ruth and Harvey Malakoff Lois and Michael Mondschein Camilla Day and Ralph Nitkin Marlene and Paul Podell Judy Posniack Ruth Rosenberg Judi Scheiner Joyce Schwartz Sandy Sharrin Ruth Siegel Joyce Vento Myrna Weinberg Heidi and Neal Zuckerman 13

14 For Our Retiree Sheila Goodman Monique and Richard Ander Linda and Steve Bell Bunny and Brian Bender Bella Benders Rose Coradi Beth, Seth, Kate and Emma Flash Melanie and Jamie Gioia Teresa and Mario Gottesmann Ellen and Norman Green Terri and Joe Harary Beverly and Seymour Hoffnung Barbara and Brian Klasewitz Cecile J. Kops Hope, Matthew, Gregory and Julie Lieber Lois and Michael Mondschein Marlene and Paul Podell Judy Posniack Ruth Rosenberg Sandy Sharrin Ruth Siegel Sheila Voroba Myrna Weinberg 14

15 Platinum Patron Congratulations To Madison Jewish Center On its 86th Anniversary And to our honorees Ilene Karpas, Woman of the Year And Sheila Goodman on her retirement Monique and Richard Ander 15

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17 Congratulations and Best Wishes to The Madison Jewish Center Honorees Ilene Karpas Sheila Goodman 17

18 Gold Patron Mazel Tov to our honorees Ilene Karpas And Sheila Goodman May you go from Strength to Strength Linda and Steve Bell 18

19 Gold Patron Mazel Tov Sheila Goodman May you enjoy your retirement in good health for many years. You deserve your retirement for all the wonderful years at MJC. The office will never be the same without you. Congratulations Woman of the Year Ilene Karpas From the time you joined MJC you started volunteering and doing a great job. Keep up the good work. You are an asset to MJC Beverly and Seymour Hoffnung Elliot Hoffnung, Joseph Hoffnung Ruth B. Kraus Melissa, Richard and Michaela Boullion 19

20 Gold Patron MJC and I are fortunate to have both of you in our lives. Ilene - May life take us on many journeys together and may you continue your dedication to MJC. Sheila I value our friendship and all you have done for MJC. Congratulations on this well deserved honor. Judy Posniack 20

21 Silver Patron Congratulations to two wonderful women Ilene Karpas And Sheila Goodman For all your efforts on behalf of Madison Jewish Center Bunny and Brian Bender and Family 21

22 To Sheila, Silver Patron We want to congratulate you on your retirement and express our appreciation and gratitude for all your hard work and dedication to MJC and Sisterhood. We will miss your presence in the office, your advice and thoughtfulness. Wishing you well in the years to come. Congratulations on your retirement. To Ilene, You have worked diligently on many committees and functions for MJC as well as Sisterhood. Your personal commitment and many contributions and accomplishments are greatly appreciated. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor! Harriett and Stephen Cohen Shelli and Ronald Feldman 22

23 Silver Patron Congratulations to Ilene Karpas On being selected Woman of the Year At Madison Jewish Center Myra Lee and Albert Fleischman 23

24 Silver Patron Congratulations Sheila Goodman On your retirement. May you and Bert have many peaceful and loving years together. Myra Lee and Albert Fleischman 24

25 Silver Patron Congratulations to Madison Jewish Center And to this year s honorees Ilene Karpas, Woman of the Year And Sheila Goodman, on her retirement Randi and Bruce Herman 25

26 Dear Sheila, Thank you for your years of devotion to Madison Jewish Center. May you enjoy your retirement for many years. Dear Ilene, In such a short time you have become a valued member of the MJC family. We ve enjoyed watching you grow into the various roles which you have taken on. Irma and Roy Alexander 26

27 In Honor of our parents, Marilyn and Howard Madans, who have taught us what it truly means to be a couple in love. All our love, Mona and Glen Ayers Extraordinary people are not those whom fate smiles upon but those who give of themselves fully and generously. Sheila and Ilene are two such people. In all that you do in the future we wish you Good Health, Good Luck and Happiness. Marilyn and Howard Madans And Mona and Glen Ayers 27

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29 With great pride and joy We congratulate Woman of the Year Ilene Karpas All our best wishes and love, The Dratler and Okun Families 29

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31 Congratulations to our Woman of the Year Ilene Karpas You are an important part of our congregation, and we applaud your dedication. Congratulations to Sheila Goodman On her retirement You will be missed in the office, but hopefully you will remain an active member of our congregation. Ellen and Norman Green 31

32 Congratulations to the Woman of the Year Ilene Karpas And to Sheila Goodman on her retirement A well-deserved honor for all their service to Madison Jewish Center Joe and Terri Harary 32

33 Thank you to all my friends and family for celebrating with me on this special day. I appreciate being selected as Woman of the Year Ilene Karpas 33

34 Congratulations to the Honorees 34

35 Congratulations to Our Honorees: Ilene Karpas A truly deserving woman On becoming Woman of the Year Sheila Goodman A terrific person On your well-earned retirement Helen and Warren Leibowitz 35

36 Mazel Tov Cousin Ilene Woman of the Year We are incredibly proud of you and your tremendous accomplishments. Love and kisses, Your Nagourney and Hersh Family 36

37 Congratulations to Ilene Karpas Good luck Sheila Goodman on your retirement Andrew Menkes and Ruth Richards 37

38 Ilene Karpas Woman of the Year We proudly celebrate Ilene Karpas, Madison Jewish Center s Woman of the Year. Ilene- Your service, dedication, and loyalty are an inspiration to us. We re so happy to share in your Naches. Your proud cousins, Camilla Day and Ralph Nitkin Lynn and Kent Hicks Janet Webb and Andy Nitkin 38

39 Dear Ilene and Sheila, You are both very special people and deserve your honors every day. Warmest Regards, Lois and Michael Mondschein 39

40 Congratulations to Madison Jewish Center on its 86 th Anniversary And To its Honorees Ilene Karpas Woman of the Year And Sheila Goodman on her retirement Marlene and Paul Podell 40

41 Congratulations to Ilene Karpas for the well-deserved honor of Woman of the Year. You are a fabulous person and a treasure for all you do for Madison Jewish Center. We love you! Wishing Sheila Goodman a well-deserved and happy retirement. You have worked hard for Madison Jewish Center and are missed. Love, Barbara and Barry Stein 41

42 Sisterhood Arlene Abels Ronni Ableman Irma Alexander Monique Ander Linda Bell Bunny Bender Bella Benders Irene Cimini Harriett Cohen Marilyn Cohen Babs Dobbs Shelli Feldman Sharis Feifowicz Meryl Fox Melanie Gioia Sharon Goldberger Sheila Goodman Lynn Goldman Teresa Gottesmann Ellen Green Terri Harary Randi Herman Beverly Hoffnung Arlene Kane Ilene Karpas Rita Kaufman Mady Kiner Cecile Kops Helen Leibowitz Marilyn Madans Irina Makarovskaya Lois Mondschein Edith Novikoff Marlene Podell Judy Posniack Ruth Rosenberg Toby Rubinowitz Ilene Shapiro Sandy Sharrin Ruth Siegel Bonnie Solomon Gay Sperling Rachel Streich Sheila Voroba 42

43 Social Club Arlene & David Abels Irma & Roy Alexander Monique & Richard Ander Linda & Steve Bell Bunny & Brian Bender Bella Benders Marilyn & Howard Cohen Harriett and Steve Cohen Babs and Danny Dobbs Hannah Dreifus Shelli & Ronald Feldman Meryl & Steve Fox Teresa & Mario Gottesmann Ellen & Norman Green Randi & Bruce Herman Beverly & Seymour Hoffnung Lillian & Harvey Horn Ilene Karpas Mady Kiner Helen & Warren Leibowitz Lois & Michael Mondschein Marlene & Paul Podell Judy Posniack Gail Resnick Ruth Rosenberg Ilene Shapiro Sandy Sharrin Michael Sosin Gay & Richard Sperling Rachel & Jay Streich Seymour Teitel 43

44 Our Jewels Jennifer Agarwal Suneet Agarwal Crystal Bell Matthew Bell Brad Bender Rachel Bender Jodie Cohen Matthew Cohen Chris Connolly Nicole Connolly Beth Flash Emma Flash Kate Flash Seth Flash Jackie Freedman Mitchell Freedman James Gambino Shari Gambino Melanie Green Steven Green Gregory Lieber Hope Lieber Julie Lieber Matthew Lieber Amy Olson Josh Olson Ingrid Posniack Joseph Posniack Susan Posniack Dara Steinberg Eric Steinberg Rob Takleszyn 44

45 Our Grandchildren Jared Adler Samuel Adler Anjali Agarwal Joshua Agarwal Sonia Agarwal Ilana Ander Marissa Ander Carter Bell Jordan Bell Allie Bender Zoe Bender Aidan Cohen Megan Cohen Keira E. Connolly Patrick S. Connolly Shannon L. Connolly Emma Flash Kate Flash Jake M. Gambino Jordin R. Gambino Brandon Green Ian Green Jesse Green Jonah Green Jordyn Green Shane Green Summer Green Merritt Harary Sheridan Harary Gregory Lieber Julie Lieber Ashley Millman Maya Millman Justin T. Olson Andrew Posniack Daniel Posniack Zachary Resnikoff Amanda R. Sachartoff Jack S. Steinberg Max A. Steinberg Elizabeth Strachan Russell Strachan Christian Takleszyn 45

46 In honor of my loving wife Sheila As she celebrates her retirement, after 33 years of service to Madison Jewish Center. She started part-time and eventually became full-time, taking over every aspect of running the office. She then became involved in Sisterhood, as a member of their presidium. We met at Madison as a result of offering condolences, over the phone, when I lost my late wife. Sheila is wonderful when talking to people, always showing concern. Eventually we were married at Madison. Shortly after our marriage, she went back to part-time. Her involvement is ongoing as she considers Madison her home away from home. Our love is still going strong and I am very proud of all her accomplishments. Bert Ms. Ilene Karpas was one of my co-workers at Erasmus Hall High School during the 1980 s. She demonstrated strong character as a Guidance Counselor. Ilene put her students first. In spite of such a large student population she took time to offer her personal concern for any student she sensed was in need. Her strong work ethic made a difference in achieving much on behalf of her students. Many students benefited from Ilene s encouragement, and were able to attend college following high school graduation. It is my pleasure sharing in this celebration to honor Ilene Karpas. Ilene extended her friendship to me many years ago, and I have never forgotten her kindness and willingness to help me when I became a Guidance Counselor at Erasmus Hall High School Cora Green, Columbus, Ohio 46

47 Mazel Tov Ilene on being Woman of the Year All our love and best wishes Fran, Harry and Allison Fisher Amanda, Glenn and Daisy Horowitz Congratulations to Ilene Karpas Woman of the Year And to Sheila Goodman On her retirement Debra Brown 47

48 Congratulations to our honorees: Ilene Karpas Woman of the Year And Sheila Goodman On her retirement Irene and Frank Cimini Mazal tov to two great ladies May you continue going from strength to strength Arlene and Rabbi Shae Kane and family 48

49 Best Wishes to Sheila Goodman On the occasion of her retirement Ilene Karpas Congratulations to our very deserving honorees Ilene Karpas Woman of the Year Sheila Goodman on her retirement Mady Kiner Bonnie, Paul, Russell, Ellie, Melissa and Jason 49

50 In acknowledging this very special honor, we wish our State Senator very dear friend (more family), Ilene Karpas, all the love and goodness she s shared with us and given to us. Sometimes our friends are our family. That s what Ilene is to us. Mazel Tov Love, Karen, Ramon, Lee, Jessica, Kevin, Julie and Bobby Congratulations to Woman of the Year Ilene Karpas And to Sheila Goodman On her retirement Gail Resnick 50

51 Ilene: Yasher Koacha! You make the family proud. Your cousins Camilla Day and Ralph Nitkin Congratulations from Pro Cold, Inc Ditmas Avenue Brooklyn, NY Telephone: Fax: As large as you need 51

52 I want to congratulate Sheila Goodman on her retirement. I have worked with Sheila for the past thirty four years and have watched her develop from just a bookkeeper to becoming the driving force of Madison s office. She knows every aspect of the daily workings of Madison, can tell you about every member, and even knows where the bodies are buried. Although she will not physically be in the office, she is but a phone call away from continuing to give us her expertise. Through her efforts, many non members soon became members. Sheila, we ve had our ups and downs but knowing and working with you these past thirty four years has really enhanced my life. To my good friend Ilene Karpas Paul You truly deserve to be Madison s Woman of the Year. I have known you for fifteen years. You are an integral part of every aspect of Madison s life and are always ready to help with everything and anyone. Every organization and committee you belong to is enhanced by your involvement. Your friendship is like a precious gem, it grows more valuable each year. Yasha Koach and may you always continue to be you. Love, Marlene 52

53 Congratulations to Ilene Karpas and Sheila Goodman, two most deserving honorees Diane and Gregory Posniack Congratulations and Best Wishes To Ilene Karpas And Sheila Goodman Suellen and Erwin Schussel 53

54 Congratulations to Madison Jewish Center KINGS HIGHWAY MOBIL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER SPECIALIST FOR COMPUTERIZED DIAGNOSTIC AND COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT ELECTRICAL REPAIRS * NEW YORK STATE INSPECTION COMPLETE REPAIR FOR FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CARS TOWING AVAILABLE JIMMY, MANAGER 2773 NOSTRAND AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY (718) In honor of Ilene Karpas And Sheila Goodman Two kind and thoughtful women Thank you for your hard work and dedication Ilene Shapiro 54

55 Congratulations to the Honorees Congratulations to the Honorees, Ilene Karpas and Sheila Goodman And Madison Jewish Center 55

56 Mazel Tov To Two deserving ladies Kate and Cantor Leslie Rimer Congratulations to the honorees! Thank you for all you have done for Madison Jewish Center Rachel and Jay Streich and Sammy 56

57 Congratulations to Madison Jewish Center and its honorees Ilene Karpas Woman of the Year And Sheila Goodman On her retirement Laura, Joel, Daniel, David and Brian Freilich Our Apologies for any Errors or Omissions Journal Committee Congratulations to Madison Jewish Center G &G Paradise Landscaping 2718 Stillwell Avenue Brooklyn, NY Telephone: Landscaping Shrubs Trees Top Soil Flowers- -Tulip Bulbs Lawn Maintenance our Specialty Mrs. Goodman, Time to enjoy the harvest Rest. Relax. Rejuvenate. Congratulations on your retirement. Anna Pomerantz and Jacob Cohen 57

58 Congratulations to Ilene Karpas Woman of the Year A well deserved Honor And Sheila Goodman On The occasion of her retirement Millie and Lenny Corwin Mazel Tov and all the Best, Ilene Marcia Marburg And Tessie Bukatman Congratulations to Ilene Karpas on her well deserved honor of being named Woman of the Year Lynne and Sam Mora 58

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60 In Loving Memory of Lillian and Seymour Besunder Forever in our Hearts Jon and Rhonda 60

61 In Loving Memory of Ethel and Larry Cohn Beloved Parents and Grandparents Forever in our Hearts Carol and Brian Roberta and Mitchell Beverly and Allan Benjamin, Joshua, Lauren, Adam, Emily and Joey 61

62 Dear To Us Always We Remember Armin Dreifus Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather Hannah Dreifus and Family In loving Memory of Doreen Silberman Loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister and Aunt She ll Always Be in Our Hearts Phil, Elaine, Jason and Daniel, Amy and Daphne Silberman Hannah Dreifus Gary, Vicky and Alyssa Dreifus James, Jaimie and Chloe Beattie Drs. Leslie and Robin, Adam, Gregory and David Dreifus 62

63 In Loving Memory of Arnold Kiner Husband, Father, and Pa Loving Memory of Robert Kirschner Beloved Brother, Father and Uncle Knu Mady Kiner Bonnie, Paul, Russell, Elizabeth Melissa and Jason 63

64 In Loving Memory of Rosalie Podell In Our Hearts Loving Her Always and Forever Paul Amy, Josh, Amanda, Justin Shari, James, Jake, Jordin 64

65 In Loving Memory of Max Posniack No longer by our side but forever in our hearts Judy and Family 65

66 In Loving Memory of Joe Rosenberg Always in our hearts and minds We love and miss you every day. Ruth, Elysa, Seth and Zachary Resnikoff 66

67 In Loving Memory of Our Dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Sol Lifschitz In Loving Memory of Our Devoted Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt Diana Bressner Irma Lifschitz, Joseph Bressner, Ilene and Troy Tambaro Joy and Thomas Mendelsohn, Samantha Cali, Dylan Thomas Mendelsohn, Adele and George Spira, Michael Spira, Jonathan and Erin Spira Matthew Spira, Hannah Rose Spira, Owen Henry Spira In Loving Memory of My Dear Departed Loved Ones Rebecca and Jacob Podolsky Frieda and Moe Lazarus Edith and George Ball Dora Scavron, Irving Scavron, Carol Podell Paul Podell 67

68 In Loving Memory of My parents Gertrude Karpas Jerome Leonard Karpas And my brother Robert Mitchell Karpas Ilene Karpas In memory of The Six Million 68

69 In loving Memory of Joanne Bell Our Dear Wife and Mother Burt, Michael and Geena Bell In loving Memory of Our Dear Parents Anna Bender Walter Bender Berdie Sloan Louis Sloan Bunny and Brian Bender In Loving Memory of Our Dear Departed Lina and Max Hoffnung Margaret and Samuel David Maron Selma Ruth Maron Shifra Hoffnung Maxwell Teitelbaum Anna Teitelbaum Mildred and Leo Kraus Robert Michael Kraus Leo Appelbome Rose Appelbome Beverly and Seymour Hoffnung In Loving Memory of My Dear Parents Selma Herman Isadore Herman Selma Posniack Joseph Posniack Judy Posniack 69

70 In Loving Memory of Our Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather Stanley P. Siegel Past President of Madison Jewish Center And Our Beloved Sister and Aunt Naomi Macht And Beloved wife, mother and daughter-in-law Dolores Siegel Ruth Siegel Joel and Natalie Siegel Amy, Ira and Eric Halperin In Loving Memory of Our Dearly Departed Beatrice Holstein George Holstein Selma Posniack Joseph Posniack Max J. Posniack Diane and Gregory Posniack In Loving Memory of Walter Sharrin DEVOTED HUSBAND AND FATHER Sandy Beth, Jessica, Andrea Eric and Peggy Ben, Sarah and Annabel In Loving Memory of My Dear George Myrna Weinberg 70

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