Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb Miami Beach became a very fortunate community when Chanie and Shmuli Gottlieb decided to relocate here. For 20 years, they have been dedicated leaders of Beth Israel Congregation, which is why Beth Israel is honored to bestow upon Chanie and Shmuli the Community Leadership Award. Chanie was raised in Staten Island, New York by her parents, Shoshy and Mutty Vegh. As pillars of the Staten Island Community, Chanie’s parents have exemplified to Chanie and her sisters, Tova Wilon and Yaffa Kuflik, what it means to serve as leaders. Chanie received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Stern College for Women and a Masters in Speech Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. She has been an invaluable and reliable volunteer at Beth Israel Congregation, where she has assisted with Mishloach Manot, organized many events on behalf of the Sisterhood, and served as a chairperson of several Beth Israel Annual Dinners. Chanie also volunteers her time at the Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy, where she is a member of the Board of Directors, serves as a chairperson of various events on behalf of the Parent Teacher Student Association, and has served as a chairperson of the Hebrew Academy’s Annual Event. She has volunteered her services for Emunah and Sharsheret as well. Shmuli was raised in Borough Park, New York by his parents, Suri and Moshe Gottlieb. Shmuli’s parents were committed to ensuring that he, along with his sisters Tzipi Puderbeutel and Leah Klein, engaged in diligent and intensive Judaic studies, the proof of which exists in Shmuli’s extensive Judaic knowledge. Shmuli received a Bachelor of Science degree from Touro College. Always willing to lend a hand, he has volunteered his services at various Beth Israel Events. In addition, he was one of the main proponents of both the Teen Minyan and the Simchat Torah Kiddush, two significant additions to Beth Israel programming. He also volunteers at Hebrew Academy, where he contributed significantly to its Sports Program by spearheading the successful Cross Country Team. Both Chanie and Shmuli have donated generously to Beth Israel to help facilitate youth and teen programs as well as the Shul’s general well-being. Their donations have greatly enhanced Beth Israel, and their multi-faceted assistance to the organization has served as a wonderful example for others to follow. Chanie and Shmuli are very proud parents of Avi, Abigail and Isaac. Having graduated from high school, Avi is thrilled to be spending the year in Israel learning at Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim, to which his family has had a strong connection since its establishment. Beth Israel Congregation is delighted to honor Chanie and Shmuli this year. Rose & Sam Gurfinkel One need only be an acquaintance of Rose and Sam Gurfinkel to know that they truly deserve the title of Keter Shem Tov, The Crown of a Good Name. Their kind smiles, warm demeanors and great humility have invaluable assets to the Miami Beach Community. Rose was born in Sighet, Romania to Holocaust survivors and came to America in 1961. She was educated at Taft High School in the Bronx, New York and graduated from New York City Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science. Rose also received a Certificate of Dental Hygiene from the American Dental Association Council of National Board of Dental Examiners. Sam was born in a Displaced Persons camp in Poking, Germany to Holocaust survivors and moved to Israel in 1949. He was educated at Mamlachti Dati a Religious Zionist Junior High School of Bar Ilan in Tel Aviv and Yeshivat B'nei Akiva High School in Ra'anana. He was also educated at Bar Ilan University, where he studied economics and accounting. Sam served in the Israel Defense Forces as part of the Signal Corps and fought to defend the State of Israel during the Six Day War in 1967 and the Yom Kippur War in 1973. When first married, Rose and Sam lived in Holon, Israel. In 1975, they moved to Bayside, New York. They relocated to North Miami Beach and then, fortunately for Beth Israel, they moved to Miami Beach in 1988. Rose and Sam have considered Beth Israel Congregation to be their home because of the numerous friends they have made throughout decades of living in Miami Beach and because of the Modern Orthodox Religious Zionist Ideology that our Synagogue espouses. They have volunteered their time to assist with Mishloach Manot, Annual Shul Dinners, Luncheon Events, and a Welcoming Committee to attract new Shul members. They also participated in missions to Israel and have attended the Rabbi’s classes. In addition to Beth Israel, the Gurfinkels have been involved in other Miami Beach organizations such as Bikur Cholim, the Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy, where Sam served on the Board of Directors, Emunah, where both Rose and Sam were honored, Amit, where Rose was honored by the Geulah- Shalvah Chapter, and Ohr Chaim, where they were both honored with the Abe Resnick Community Service Award. Sam has recently taken on a more active role in AIPAC as part of his devotion to Medinat Israel. Rose and Sam's greatest sources of joy are their children and grandchildren. Irit and Donny Kerstein, Yonatan, Gilad, Amiel and Ayelet. Michal and Mickey Wicentowsky, Joshua and Aidan. The Congregation of Beth Israel is thrilled to honor Rose & Sam. Mazal Tov and Congratulations To Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb on receiving the Community Leadership Award Polaris Pharmacy Services Mazal Tov To Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb On This Most Deserved Honor. Your dedication and commitment to our community is so appreciated and your love for every individual is what makes you so special. Thank you for all that you do. You should have unbelievable Nachas from all your children and tremendous Hatzlacha in all of your endeavors. Tzila and Nick Sabo In recognition of and with great appreciation to our honorees Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb Community Leadership Award and Rose & Sam Gurfinkel Keter Shem Tov Award Thank you for selflessly devoting your efforts on behalf of Beth Israel Congregation Yasher Koach Caroline and Jay Schechter Mazal Tov To Our Wonderful Children Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb On This Well Deserved Honor. May you continue to go from strength to strength and receive much Bracha and Hatzlacha. We are so proud of you. All Our Love, Surie & Moishe Gottlieb In Honor Of Our Children Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb For their dedication to Beth Israel. For their leadership in the Miami Beach Community and for being excellent role models inspiring us all. We are so proud of all of your achievements. We Love You, Shoshy and Mutty Vegh In Honor of Our Friends Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb and Rose & Sam Gurfinkel Thank you for all that you have giving to our Shul, our Schools and our Community. May we all learn from your example in contributing to our community & Shul. Mazal Tov The Galbuts Nancy & Al B Sarki, Eric & The Kids Jason Jillian, Daniel & The Kids In Memory Of Capt. & Mrs. Hyman P. Galbut z”l Pillars of our community, who left a legacy for all to follow. They led by example teaching Torah, doing Mitzvos & supporting our Shul. With All Of Our Love, Rita & Robert Gita & David Nancy & Al B Ronalee & Russell All The Kids & Grandkids Mazal Tov to Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb On this well-deserved honor We are so grateful to be a part of the family May you continue to go Meichayil L’Chayil With Admiration and Gratitiude Shaindy & Yirmi, Donna & Steve, Orah & Avi and Jessica & Jason Mazal Tov To Our Dear Friends Rose & Sam Gurfinkel Congratulations on this honor well deserved! Mazal Tov To Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb Esther & Barry Appel Congratulations To Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb and Rose & Sam Gurfinkel On your well deserved honors. Thank you for all of your efforts and hard work on behalf of our Community. Elaine & Marc Birnbaum Congratulations To Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb Recipients Of The Community Leadership Award For Beth Israel Congregation. A Well Deserved Honor! In Honor Of Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb Wonderful Friends and A Most Deserving Couple. Lolly & Lizer Jozefovic Dena & Meilach Neuman A Warm Mazal Tov to Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb Community Leadership Awardees For whom tonight’s honor could not be more appropriate for their tremendous service, dedication, commitment and self-sacrifice on behalf of the Jewish Community. We also join Beth Israel Congregation in honoring Rose & Sam Gurfinkel Keter Shem Tov Awardees And give a Yasher Koach to Shuli Bossewitch & Emily Ebner Dinner Chairpersons and Linda Bogin Journal Chairperson May Hashem continue to bless you and your families, and grant you health and Koach to continue all the good work that you do. May you go from strength to strength and receive much Hatzlacha and Bracha! With Appreciation, Respect and Affection, Lillian & Moises Tabacinic In Honor of Our Beautiful Children Avi, Abigail & Isaac You Fill Our Lives With So Much Joy & Happiness. We love you, Mommy & Daddy Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb In Honor Of Our Brother Al B Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb Rose & Sam Gurfinkel Your sincere & wholehearted dedication to Beth Israel Congregation is truly inspiring. May you continue to be a source of generosity and warmth to our community. We are very proud of all of you. Ronalee, Russell, Marisa, Benj, Aidan, Becca Rose & Jenna Mazal Tov to Chanie and Shmuli on a well deserved honor Keep doing great things for your community and so many others Pessy & Sholom Jacobs Mazal Tov to our Amazing Friends Chanie & Shmuli Gottlieb We are so blessed to have your selfless dedication and unwavering support for Beth Israel and our entire community. Thank you for all you do and most of all thank you for your friendship.