Aish Thornhill Community Shul 11 th Annual Tribute Dinner Virtual Cocktail Reception
Honouring Patti Dolman with the TzarchEi Tzibur Award
Monday May 31st, 2021 at 8 p.m. In The Comfort of Your Own Home Virtual interactive cocktail demonstration with Bartender Mixologist, Josh Mellet PLEASE JOIN The Aish Thornhill Community Shul
AT OUR
11 th Annual Tribute Dinner Virtual Cocktail Reception
HONOURING Patti Dolman with The Tzarchei Tzibur Award
Monday May 31st, 2021 • 8:00 PM
In The Comfort of Your Own Home
Virtual inter active
cocktail demonstration
with Bartender Mixologist
Josh Mellet
Amazing Online Silent Auction Program WELCOME BY Murray Nightingale PRESIDENT OF THE AISH THORNHILL COMMUNITY SHUL
HATIKVAH AND O’CANADA LED BY Brian Callan D’VAR TOR AH Rabbi Avram Rothman SENIOR R ABBI OF THE AISH THORNHILL COMMUNITY SHUL
PRESENTATION OF THE TZARCHEI TZIBUR AWARD TO Patti Dolman PRESENTED BY R ABBI AVR AM ROTHMAN
INTERACTIVE COCKTAIL PRESENTATION BY BARTENDER MIXOLOGIST Josh Mellet CLOSING REMARKS BY Murray Nightingale
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION WILL CLOSE THURSDAY JUNE 3RD AT 10:30 P.M. Board of Directors
Rabbi Avram Rothman, Phd, Senior Rabbi Murray Nightingale, President Brian Callan Rebeca Finkelshtein Irving Ginzburg Sharlene Goldstein David Grabel Robert Morris Paul Paskovatyi Dalya Rothman
Shul Staff
Rabbi Avram Rothman, Phd, Senior Rabbi Office and Program Staff Hadassah Hoffer, Assistant to Rabbi Rothman Robert Walker, Program Director Wendy Sacks, Bookkeeper David Toledano, Youth Director Dear Friends,
It is over a year ago that we all found ourselves in a Pandemic. As troubling as it was, we looked at it as novel, a time to be creative and develop ways to keep our community united, strong and growing. When we thought of the “Virtual Dinner” concept we were all excited about this new, innovative way to stay together and remain safe. Today, many have followed suit with a Virtual Dinner, along with virtual Yizkor, on-line Chometz sales, Zoom Siyums and Drive-by Kiddushim. Today these ideas are not so novel, but sadly, just as necessary.
So, here we are with our second Virtual Dinner and I have to say, it promises to be a worthwhile, important and entertaining event.
We are privileged to be honouring Patti Dolman. Patti has been at the forefront of our programming for close to two decades. Patti has spearheaded the Shavuot Bake Sale, the Used Book Sale, the International Chulent Cook-Off, speakers, Women’s Rosh Chodesh evenings and many other programs. Patti is creative, hardworking and selflessly gives of herself in so many ways.
Our Tribute Dinner is our community’s way of celebrating the fact that we have been strong, we have persevered, and have even grown during a time of uncertainty.
Will we be open next week? How will we read Megillah for 500 people if we are only allowed ten at a time? How are we going to celebrate Simchat Torah if we cannot dance? How many Shabbat guests will we miss out on? Yet, our Shul community, the glue that holds us together, has proven to be quite strong and resilient. The rules may change every two weeks, but we roll with the punches. When ten is the limit, we are ten, when it is 30% or 50 people, more in a tent than indoors- we take it in stride and follow through.
We have kept the rules and advice of the government and medical community and, thank G-d, we have remained safe. We stayed strong, united and followed the policies enacted to keep everyone safe and while they were difficult, we stood tall and became an example to the community of how we care for each other and our families.
It has been a challenging but remarkable year. With the assistance, love and participation of so many of our members, our community continues to grow and become even closer.
Special thank you to our honouree Patti Dolman, for accepting the Tzarchei Tzibur Award, our newly elected Board of Directors, and our event Co-Chairs Joelle Stein & Leora Mandel.
I look forward to celebrating with everyone at our annual event. This year we truly have something to celebrate!
Sincerely,
Rabbi Avram Rothman
Rabbi Avram Rothman, Senior Rabbi 949 Clark Avenue W, Thornhill, Ontario, L4J-8G6 - 905.764.1891- [email protected] - thornhillshul.com Dear Friends,
The newly installed Board of Directors of the Aish Thornhill Community Shul welcomes everyone to our 11th Annual Tribute Dinner.
It is hard to believe that circumstances have once again compelled us to hold the event virtually, but it is a testimony to the commitment of our members and the affection that we have for each other that we have found a way to gather and support our wonderful Shul and honour our beloved member, Patti Dolman.
Patti has been active in all aspects of our shul, whether it is welcoming guests on Shabbat, creating and managing charity events, playing an active role in the Sisterhood or attending classes. What’s more, Patti does it all with class, sensitivity to others and humour. Charles, you are a very blessed husband!
A special thank you to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Rothman, Event Co-Chairs: Joelle Stein and Leora Mandel , the ATCS Staff: Hadassah Hoffer, Wendy Sacks and Robert Walker for attending to every aspect of the dinner. This evening would simply not occur without your guidance and tremendous effort.
Enjoy the evening, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in Shul.
Murray Nightingale President ATCS Board of Directors
May 31, 2021
AISH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDER Rabbi Noah Weinberg zt”l
AISH TORONTO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, Rabbi Mitch Mandel
AISH TORONTO COO On behalf of Aish Toronto, it gives me great pleasure to extend greetings Zack Garelick and Mazal Tov to the Aish Thornhill Community Shul on the occasion of its AISH HATORAH DAN FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTRE & 11th Annual Tribute Dinner, and to the deserving honouree, Patti Dolman. THE AISH THORNHILL COMMUNITY SHUL Thornhill, ON, Canada When we think of the Jewish People, our first thought should be that we
THE DAN FAMILY VILLAGE SHUL are one people, in fact that we are one person, as Rashi teaches, that when THE FRIEDMANN AND BERG FAMILIES AISH HATORAH LEARNING CENTRE the Jewish People stood at Mt. Sinai, they transformed themselves and Forest Hill, Toronto, ON, Canada became “one person with one heart.” THORNHILL WOODS SHUL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AISH TORONTO Over the centuries the practical realization of this oneness was the Tzibur,
AISH PROGRAMS the Jewish Community. To be a part of a Jewish community and to
Aish Leaders contribute to that community was an expression that we are ‘one people, Aish Learning Centres Aish Campus one person.’ Aish Young Couples Aish Young Families Aish Momentum Trips Our honouree, Patti Dolman is a role model for what it means to be a part Aish Young Professionals Discovery Seminars of and contribute to one’s community. Through her volunteer efforts on Harold Vogel Learn It – Live It Harvey Hecker Shabbat Student Experience behalf of the ATCS community, Patti truly represents the unity of the Executive Learning Hasbara Fellowships Jewish People. Israel Missions Jerusalem Fellowships Jewish Business Network Jewish Health Network I would like to acknowledge the outgoing ATCS Board whose tireless efforts Jewish Legal Network on behalf of our community, have brought about tremendous growth in all Jewish Family Institute Olami Professional Circles aspects of the ATCS. Yasher koach to the President, Rabbi Stuart Haber and The Living Legacy Poland Experience the Board Members; Toby Berkel, Allan Kleiman, Robert Morris and Joelle AISH BRANCHES Stein. DAN FAMILY OF CANADA WORLD CENTRE Jerusalem, Israel Congratulations to Rabbi Avram and Rebbetzin Ruthie Rothman, your Boston Cleveland spiritual guidance and Torah leadership has created a role model Denver Detroit community. Jerusalem, Israel Johannesburg, SA Lakewood, NJ Livingston, NJ May HaShem bless Patti Dolman along with the Aish Thornhill Community Los Angeles Melbourne, Australia Shul with continued Hatzlacha and Bracha. New York New York Discovery Passaic, NJ Philadelphia Russia / Ukraine / Belarus San Diego Santiago, Chile São Paulo, Brazil South Florida St. Louis Rabbi Mitch Mandel Tel Aviv Executive Director, Aish Toronto Toronto UK—England Washington, DC 949 Clark Avenue West - Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 8G6 - Canada Tel: 905-764-1818 - Fax: 905-764-1606 - www.aishtoronto.com - www.aish.com
AISH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDER Rabbi Noah Weinberg zt”l May 20, 2021
AISH TORONTO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, Rabbi Mitch Mandel
AISH TORONTO COO It is a great honour to be writing you as the incoming President of Aish Toronto. I Zack Garelick have been involved with Aish on the periphery for many years and it is a pleasure to AISH HATORAH DAN FAMILY now be rolling up my sleeves and getting involved as President as it has given me COMMUNITY CENTRE & THE AISH THORNHILL the opportunity to learn about each of the incredible divisions on a more intimate COMMUNITY SHUL Thornhill, ON, Canada level. The ATCS is one such division.
THE DAN FAMILY VILLAGE SHUL THE FRIEDMANN AND BERG FAMILIES The community that has developed in the ATCS is a testament to the leadership, AISH HATORAH LEARNING CENTRE Forest Hill, Toronto, ON, Canada staff, volunteers and community members. The Shul has developed as a centre of warmth and outreach in the city. The strength of a community is most apparent THORNHILL WOODS SHUL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AISH TORONTO during these challenging times. When all external forces work to isolate and alienate
AISH PROGRAMS people from each other, this Shul continues to come together and be there for the Aish Leaders Aish Learning Centres entire community and that is the truest testament to the inspiring Shul, community Aish Campus and each individual within it. Aish Young Couples Aish Young Families Aish Momentum Trips Aish Young Professionals On behalf of Aish Toronto, I would like to wish a warm Mazel Tov to Mrs. Patti Discovery Seminars Dolman on receiving the Tzarchei Tzibur Award. Through Patti’s over 25 years of Harold Vogel Learn It – Live It Harvey Hecker Shabbat Student Experience devotion to the Shul, she has given selflessly of herself to ensure the success of the Executive Learning Hasbara Fellowships ATCS and moreover, imbued a feeling of warmth into the Shul that is felt by each Israel Missions congregant. Jerusalem Fellowships Jewish Business Network Jewish Health Network Jewish Legal Network Mazel Tov to Rabbi Avram and Rebbetzin Ruthie Rothman who’s leadership and Jewish Family Institute Olami Professional Circles devotion continue to inspire the entire community. Finally, Mazel Tov to the The Living Legacy Poland Experience outgoing Executive Board of the ATCS who’s tireless efforts and commitment have AISH BRANCHES continued to strengthen the Shul as well as the incoming Executive Board who are
DAN FAMILY OF CANADA taking on the noble task of continuing to support and shape the ATCS into a Shul WORLD CENTRE Jerusalem, Israel who inspires not just the membership, but the entire community. Boston Cleveland Denver Detroit May Hashem bless the entire Dolman family as well as the entire ATCS community. Jerusalem, Israel Johannesburg, SA Lakewood, NJ Livingston, NJ Los Angeles Melbourne, Australia Oren Rosen New York New York Discovery Incoming President, Aish Toronto Passaic, NJ Philadelphia Russia / Ukraine / Belarus San Diego Santiago, Chile São Paulo, Brazil South Florida St. Louis Tel Aviv Toronto UK—England Washington, DC
949 Clark Avenue West - Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 8G6 - Canada Tel: 905-764-1818 - Fax: 905-764-1606 - www.aishtoronto.com - www.aish.com Patti Dolman Patti was born in Toronto, the eldest of three, Patti, David Morris Z”L and Gail (and Avi) Benshabat. An adventurous spirit took her to Collingwood where she worked as a ski patroller, sold resort real estate and owned a Bed and Bath Shop. Charles was sent up north to work for a month; the stars were aligned and he met his Beshert. Married life began in Thornhill where their daughter, Tali, was born and continues to live with her husband, Moshe Rabinowitz and son, David. They have settled into Thornhill where David attends a Jewish Day School. After a thorough search for a Shul with the right fit for them, Patti and Charles discovered Aish Hatorah and in 1995 participated in the groundbreaking ceremony and have been active members ever since. Soon Aish was starting to be recognized far and wide for its amazing outreach and so in the early days, Patti busied herself with not only placing visitors for Shabbos meals and accommodations but also hosting many singles and families. She initiated the Kiddush set up along with the help of Tali, then eight years old, and soon became involved in organizing the ATCS Women’s Rosh Chodesh programs as well as numerous fundraising projects, the most noteworthy being the annual Shavuot Bake Sale. Patti was a mentor for Torah 101 and has been a Partners in Torah mentor for the past five years. She presently works for York Region Board of Education in Special Ed. Aish Toronto and the ATCS have been part of every Simcha milestone, from Tali’s Bat Mitzvah to David’s Bris. During times of bereavement, illness and injury the Dolman family was supported by The Thornhill Community Shul Chesed Committee’s kind words and meals. To be part of a Shul that leads by example has been a genuinely rewarding experience for Patti but to be acknowledged for her efforts is a humbling one. To receive the Tzarchei Tzibur Award is an honour that she is accepting with heartfelt appreciation.
Josh Mellet Josh Mellet is a hospitality professional with more than 10 years experience dedicated to his passion behind the bar. His time abroad led him back to his home town in Toronto, where he is currently working as a Beverage Consultant. While working in the heart of the city, he strives to learn new techniques, discover new ingredients and broaden his experience in the hospitality industry. [email protected] Our Sincere Thanks...
Our appreciation to our Rav R abbi Avram Rothman and the ATCS Executive Event Architects Joelle Stein and Leora Mandel Our Outstanding Office Staff Hadassah Hoffer, Wendy Sacks, Robert Walker National Anthems Brian Callan Caterer Levy’s Catering Dinner Bags Isaac Osiel Crinkle Stuffing Yosef Aboudi Online Auction David And Sharon Orgel Special Thank You to all our wonderful volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without all your help And of course to our wonderful Honouree Patti Dolman who has been most gracious in allowing us to honour her tonight for all that she does for our Shul Full Page To our loving and caring Mother, Mother In-Law and Bubbie We are deeply grateful for all you do for our family, and honouring you today is the least we can do to show our gratitude You are truly an inspiration and a role model to all of us. May Hashem continue to give you the strength and wisdom to bring love and light to our family and to our community We love you very much! Tali, Moshe and David R abinowitz With admiration and respect we honour Patti Dolman Your dedication to the Aish Thornhill Community Shul is exceptional May Hashem bless you and your family with Bracha and Hatzlacha
Mazel Tov to Rabbi avram & rebbetzin ruthie rothman
And the executive and members of the ATCS May you go from strength to strength
Rabbi Mitch Mandel Executive Director Zack Garelick COO Oren Rosen President The Board of Directors, Rabbis and Staff of Aish Toronto In honour of our very fitting honouree Patti Dolman Rabbi avram & rebbetzin ruthie rothman
And in memory of Dr. Maurice taylor
Drs. Bryan & Sharon Taylor, Eleanor Taylor and The Taylor Family In honour of our wife, mother, and grandmother Patti Mazel tov on your Tzarchei Tzibur Award Thank you for your many years of dedicated hard work on behalf of our Shul and community May Hashem bless you with good health, long life, continued Nachas from your family and Koach to continue your good deeds for many years
Love
Charles, Tali, Moshe And David Mazal Tov to our dear friend Patti Dolman On receiving this well deserved award
Michael And Ruthie Mammon In honour of Patti Dolman One of the most creative and dedicated people we know And together with Charles the most fun and interesting people to vacation with!
Rabbi Avram & Ruth Rothman This ad is in memory of our dear fathers Ronald K atz Rachmiel Hakohen (ztl) Ben Shmuel & Maurice Taylor moshe dov (ztl) ben yisrael
Who both recently passed away They were true role models and shone a light to us and our families on the proper way to live May their memory be for a blessing
Mandy and Gary Taylor Mazal Tov to our dear friend Patti Dolman In recognition of the extraordinary adaptability and leadership of our Gabbais Jonathan sherrington and david gr abel
In appreciation of the sensitivity And patience of our dear R abbi & rebbetzin avr am & ruthie rothman
Barbara and murray nightingale family Mazel Tov to Patti Dolman On being honoured with the Tzarchei Tzibur Award At the ATCS 11th Annual Tribute Dinner
Your dedication to the Community Is an inspiration and blessing to us all!
Mazel Tov to the leadership and Membership of the Aish Thornhill Community Shul And the very able and inspiring guidance of
R abbi & rebbetzin avr am & ruthie rothman
Who have created a vibrant And active spiritual community
Stuart and Andrea Hytman Yasher Koach to Patti Dolman On the well deserved Tzarchei Tzibur Award Your dedication to the Shul and to the Community is truly admirable
Tremendous Hakarat Hatov to
Stuart Haber For his many years of leadership as the President of the ATCS
Mazel Tov to
R abbi & Rebbetzin Rothman
And the Aish Thornhill Community Shul for another successful year
Tara And Michael Bloom & Family Half Page Mazel Tov Patti! All the work you do for our community with the love that you do it with has touched us all.
Reesa & Jason Friedman
Yosher Koach to the honouree
Patti Dolman
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the Aish Thornhill Community Shul Special Thanks to Anthony’s No Frills For his generous donations and for supporting the community and the ATCS With our deepest admiration We wish Mazel Tov to Patti Dolman On this well deserved honour Talya, Steve, Shoshana Aiko and Taiji Shmuel Beker
Mazel Tov to Patti Dolman On being honoured for your contributions to the ATCS We wish you much continued success
Mazel Tov to R abbi and rebbetzin rothman On your continued success as spirtual leaders of the ATCS Joelle And Seymour Stein Mazel Tov to our honouree Patti Dolman With gratefulness for all of the Chesed you do for the ATCS and Jewish Community
Hashem should continue to shower you and your wonderful family with much Brocha, Hatzlocha, Simcha and health Rabbi Mordechai And Aliza Cohen
Mazel Tov Patti Dolman On this much deserved honour Abe & Elke Blinick Mazel Tov to our dear friend Patti Dolman Your efforts on behalf of Klal Yisroel are inspiring
Kol Hakavod to R abbi Avram & Rebbetzin Ruthie Rothman On your outstanding leadership May the ATCS go from strength to strength Rabbi Mitch & Leora Mandel
To Patti Our Machetanasta so dear You are being honored by the ATCS this year A truly deserving honor we must say For you are so special in every way You do so much for your family And are always there to help out the community You are friendly, warm and kind A better honoree, one couldn’t find You are our grandson’s, grandmother And you take care of him, like no other May you and Charles have muchNachas & Bracha In good health and plenty of Hatzlacha We are so proud of your honor And for all that you do We want to say a personal thank you!! Warmly, Yaakov & Miriam R abinowitz Passaic, New Jersey In honour of Patti Dolman With thanks for all that she has done for our community
In honour of the previous Board of the ATCS
And in honour of the incoming Board of the ATCS
David & Ilana Grabel
Mazel Tov Patti and Charles Congratulations on this honour
Your friends
Tziporah, Sarah, Natan, Shonna And Douglas Ross To our dear friend Patti You are an inspiration to all who know you
Thank you for all that you do for our community
May you go m’Chayil l’Chayil in health and happiness always!
With love
Mati & Miriam
The ATCS wishes to thank Ezr a Feintuch Sips Kosher Coffee House
In Sobeys Plaza For his assistance & support Gratefully recognising our Sister Shul The Aish Thornhill Commuinity Shul
and Patti Dolman On this well deserved honour
Rabbi Elisha & Fraidy Mandel
And The Thornhill Woods Shul Board of Directors Quarter Page Mazel Tov Patti On your well deserved award Alison Marks
Mazel Tov Patti This is a well deserved honour Thank you for all you do for the ATCS With Love From Claire, Laurence & Family
In honour of our friend Patti Dolman Who is certainly worthy of this special honour And to everyone at the ATCS Michael and Galit Friedmann & Family Mazel Tov Patti Dolman On this honour We wish Rabbi & Rebbetzin Avram and Ruthie Rothman and Mr. & Mrs. Ron Beker our very best on this wonderful evening Michael & Batsheva Halbert
Mazel Tov Patti Dolman On an honour well deserved Dr. Michael And Moira Kirzner
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