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
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.
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 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.
Honoring Our Men s Club Presidents 1954-1955 Jerome Plitt 1955-1956 Sidney Kant 1956-1957 Morton Silberman 1957-1958 Irving Garson 1958-1959 George Kreps 1959-1960 Martin Hurwitz 1960-1961 Monroe Mayer 1961-1963 Jack Levey 1963-1965 David Weinger 1965-1967 Jack Rabin 1967-1969 Cliff Roher 1969-1971 Joe Gordon 1971-1973 Gil Lubin 1973-1975 Sam Brillstein 1975-1976 Al Berg 1976-1977 Lester Moskowitz 1977-1979 Stuart Fierman 1979-1981 Michael Harap 1981-1983 Allan Eisenkraft 1983-1987 Stuart Fierman 1987-1988 Sam Brillstein 1988-1989 Sherwin Patsner 1989-1990 Mark Levy 1990-1992 Kenneth Savitt 1992-1994 Stanley Blumenthal 1994-2000 Allan Eisenkraft 2000-2002 Andrew Gordon 2002-2005 Vince Gram 2005-2007 Joel Gondelman 2007-2009 Adam Sayer 2009-2017 Joel Gondelman 2017- Mitch Spiegel Eric Zweigbaum
Jerome Plitt 1954-1955
Sidney Kant 1955-1956
Morton Silberman 1956-1957
Irving Garson 1957-1958
George Kreps 1958-1959
Martin Hurwitz 1959-1960
Monroe (Monte) Mayer 1960-1961
Jack Levey 1961-1963
David Weinger 1963-1965
Jack Rabin 1965-1967
Cliff Roher 1967-1969
Joe Gordon 1969-1971
Gil Lubin 1971-1973
Sam Brillstein 1973-1975 1987-1988
Al Berg 1975-1976
Lester Moskowitz 1976-1977
Stuart Fierman 1977-1979 1983-1987
Michael Harap 1979-1981
Allan Eisenkraft 1981-1983 1994-2000
Sherwin Patsner 1988-1989
Mark Levy 1989-1990
Ken Savitt 1990-1992
Stanley Blumenthal 1992-1994
Andrew Gordon 2000-2002
Vince Gram 2002-2005
Joel Gondelman 2005-2007 2009-2017
Adam Sayer 2007-2009
Mitch Spiegel 2017-Present
Eric Zweigbaum 2017-Present
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.
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
Remembering Stanley Blumenthal From, His Family
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Hebrew Center s Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award Chris Kormusis 165 N Middletown Rd Pearl River, NY 10965 845-735-4079 www.schweizerflowers.com
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
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
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
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
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
Best Wishes to all the Honorees Men s Club Presidents People to People Ellen and Ira Rifkin
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
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
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
Mazel Tov to the Nanuet Hebrew Center Men's Club Presidents and to People to People Elayna & David Kirschtel
Mazal Tov for a great job from our Men s Club Past & Present Presidents Ellen & Jesse Blecher
Congratulations NHC Men s Club Presidents Past and Present and Stanley Blumenthal Community Service Award Honoring Diane Serratore People to People
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
Mazal Tov to all The honorees With admiration & appreciation Margie Wineburgh & Family
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
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
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees Peggy & Jeffrey Tepper
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
Congratulations to NHC Past & Present Men s Club Presidents & People to People On this well - deserved honor! Frances Melamed
We're so proud of you, David W. Weinger! From your loving family
Mazal Tov to NHC s Men s Club Presidents and Dianne Serratore of People to People Cynthia and Philip Schneider
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
Marilyn Brenner and Murry Wolf Marion & Henry Reichner Fran & Cliff Roher Elinor Kantrowitz Morenberg Family Adrienne & Walter Rubinstein Dianne and Paul Rice
Esther & Herb Spiegel Cindy & Mitch Spiegel Susan Saffar & Paul Van Alstyne Heidi & Alan Coffield Ingrid & Mark Sheiman Beverly & Ira Asinofsky