BH CHABAD OF GREA T NECK Annual Dinner Celebrating 14 years of excellence of the Silverstein Hebrew Academy and 7 years of chesed and kindess of The Friendship Circle DI NNER JOURNAL 2012 TUESDAY , JUNE 19, 2012 6:30 PM TE mp LE ISRAEL OF GREA T NECK 108 OLD MI LL ROAD , GREA T NECK , NY 11023 CHABAD OF GREA T NECK 516.487.4554 400 EAS T SHORE ROAD GREA T NECK , NY 11024 Dear Rebbe, When you encouraged Jews to begin putting Tefilin 30 years ago, many stoof by and snickered. Today, thanks to your foresight, millions of men put on Tefilin daily, millions of candles brighten Shabbat tables, millions of pennies have filled millions of pushkas and millions of Jewish homes have been touched. Where others have made committees; waited for grants to be approved; set up subcommittes; decided that due to lack of funding a program woud have to be aborted; and built wonderful edifices with skyscrapping offices; You and your emissaries have demonstrated that a touch of Jew on need only have the willingness, determination, and a real understanding of what Ahavas Yisroel means. On behalf of the millions of neshamot that you have kindled, we humbly say thank you. CHABAD OF GREA T NECK Annual Dinner HONOR I N G : CURTIS MOJGAN & JERRY KATZ KA H EN Founders Award Builders Award AFSANE H & AB E DOREEN & GEORGE LAUREN & AS H ER DANIE L S ZO B E L AB ESERA Chesed Award Miracle of Life Award Young Leadership Award THE HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN THE HONORABLE COUN C ILWOMAN STEVE ISRAE L ANNA & DARREN KAP L AN National Leadership Award Community Service Award CHABAD OF GREA T NECK Founded in 1990 with the guidance and blessing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Chabad of Great Neck is nurtured and supported by concerned members of the Great Neck and Long Island communities. Chabad is dedicated to the strengthening of our Judaic faith, principles, identity, commitment, and pride. Chabad House is a unique and vibrant center, providing a home away from home for everyone who walks through its doors. Its Rabbis, staff and volunteer workers are pioneers in the most literal sense, treading a path and showing the way to bring the light of Torah and tradition to all. Acceptance of everyone on their own level, regardless of their level of religious commitment or practice, has become a trademark of Chabad. And by blending Jewish values with modern day techniques, we have been successful in reaching even the most alienated, helping them appreciate their roots and identify with their Judaism with pride. Thanks to G-d’s infinite blessings and generous support and involvement of members of the community, Chabad of Great Neck has grown rapidly during these nineteen years. We need your help! Every dollar you give will go directly to support our educational and social programs. Please, help us continue our important work. Become a partner in this special Mitzvah. In years to come, you will stand proud in the knowledge that you have done your share. Help build Jewish education, solidarity and pride for future generations. CH A B A D OF GREAT NE ck : Established in 1990, Chabad offers a full array of activities, including a synagogue, daily, Shabbat, and Holiday services, adult education classes and lectures, youth programs, and holiday outreach activities. Chabad Center is located at 400 East Shore Road, Great Neck NY 11024. CO H EN HE B REW Sch OO L : Established in 1992 with the support of Jack Cohen in memory of his parents, the school provides children, kindergarten through seventh grade and Bar/Bat Mitzvah, with a love for life, and for learning Judaic studies. Located at 117 Cutter Mill Road, Great Neck NY 11021. SONIA AN D MAX SI L VERSTEIN HE B REW AC A D E M Y : Established in 1998 with the support of Raine and Stanley Silverstein in memory of his parents, the Jewish day school of Great Neck provides a strong general academic and Jewish foundation. Beginning with toddlers and kindergarten, it will continue through grade 8. The home of the Academy is 117 Cutter Mille Road, Great Neck NY 11021. FRIEN D S H IP CIR cl E : Established in Spring 2005, the Friendship Circle offers a helping hand to children with special needs by involving them in a full range of social and Judaic experience. This unique program also pairs teenage volunteers with special needs children in their homes on a weekly basis. June 19, 2012 Dear Friends, With great pleasure we celebrate the 22th Annual Chabad Dinner “Letters of Blessing.” Our honorees this year are an outstanding group of people. They are Curtis Katz, Mojgan and Jerry Kahen, Afsaneh and Abe Daniels, Doreen and George Zobel, Lauren and Asher Abesera, Steve Israel, and Anna and Darren Kaplan. Dedication to Jewish causes is a way of life for our honorees and each and every one of them has demonstrated vital concern that our heritage continues to be transmitted through our children and our children’s children. Success in our endeavors is only possible through the committed support of all of you, the Jews of today. Together we can continue to grow in knowledge, understanding, and stronger adherence to our meaning for being placed on this earth. Our honorees tonight have shown leadership and courage, discipline, and vision paving the way for Jewish children of tomorrow. Yes, we are confident that together, we will bring our goals to reality. Thank G-d our Friendship Circle expands daily and will G-d willing have a permanent home in our new facility. The Silverstein Hebrew Academy’s dedicated faculty continues to offer an exceptional Jewish and General studies education, and as many of you know first hand Chabad’s doors are open to every Jew that knocks. My ongoing promise to all of you is that the efforts of Chabad of Great Neck will not falter nor will they waiver in their commitment to the Jewish community. Chanie joins me in wishing you and yours a year of health, happiness and prosperity. Rabbi Yoseph Geisinsky COHEN HEBREW SCHOOL SON I A & MAX K Silverstein He brew Academy SI LVERS T E I N HEBREW ACADE M Y THE FR I ENSH ip CI RCLE TO RAINE & STANLEY SILVERSTEIN Founders of The Silverstein Hebrew Academy Tonight we celebrate 22 “Letters of Blessing” from A-Z; from Aleph-Taf... You have brought so much blessing to us personally and to our community. You are our mentor, our hero, but most important you are a true friend. Thank you for placing your faith in us and for entrusting us to share your vision. As you have been there for us for two decades, may Hashem shower your family with the 22 Letters of Blessing for many healthy and happy years to come. With heartfelt appreciation, RA bb I YOSEP H AN D CH ANIE GEISINS K Y NINA, AMI, INBAR, AND DANIELLE Your behind the scenes dedication, endless hours of preparation, all that you have done and continue to quietly do is appreicated more than you know, You are the key to tonight’s success. We feel blessed to have you on our team and we wish you nachas from your families. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for everything! RA bb I YOSEP H AN D CH ANIE GEISINS K Y RABBI YONASAN BIGGS Director of Development A tremendous Yasher Koach for your endless efforts on behalf of Chabad of Great Neck May the Rebbe continue to give you strength and success. Hatzlacha to you, Leah, and the family RA bb I YOSEP H AN D CH ANIE GEISINS K Y RABBI DOVID EZAGUI Administrator of the Silverstein Hebrew Academy “The secret of successs is doing common things uncommonly well.” Your leadership of SHA preschool and elementary school continues to raise the bar of excellence. We greatly appreciate your selfless efforts and the countless hours behind the scenes. May the Rebbe continue to bless you with success at Chabad of Lake Success. RA bb I YOSEP H AN D CH ANIE GEISINS K Y Tonight we salute our honorees Curtis Katz Mojgan & Jerry Kahen Doreen & George Zobel Afsaneh & Abe Daniels Lauren & Asher Abehsera With hearfelt effort they have given themselves to support and strengthen our community. We thank you. It is an honor to know you all. NINA MINER , AM I REINES , IN B AR MITZ M AN , & DANIE ll E FIN K E L STEIN ~ MASTER BUI ld ER ~ To Rabbi Yoseph & Chanie Geisinsky and Distinguished Honorees May you be granted many years of Blessings in all your endeavors. RAINE & STAN L EY SI L VERSTEIN CHABAD OF GREA T NECK ANNUAL DI NNER - JUNE 19, 2012 ~ MASTER BUI ld ER ~ Mazel Tov and Hatzlacha to our parents Raine & Stanley Silverstein And to the Honorees Curtis Katz Mojgan & Jerry Kahen Afsaneh & Abe Daniels Doreen & George Zobel Lauren & Asher Abehsera Anna & Darren Kaplan Steve Israel And to all those who worked so hard to make the Silverstein Hebrew Academy the fantastic and heavenly place that it is. RENEE & EZRA DA B A H CHABAD OF GREA T NECK ANNUAL DI NNER - JUNE 19, 2012 ~ MASTER CROWN BUI ld ER ~ Mazel Tov to Chabad of Great Neck on this auspicious occasion. May Hashem bless us all with abundance of goodness and to grow from strength to strength. May we merit to bring the Moshiach immediately! LAUREN & AS H ER AB E H SERA CHABAD OF GREA T NECK ANNUAL DI NNER - JUNE 19, 2012 ~ MASTER CROWN BUI ld ER ~ To our Dear Father George Zobel Mazel Tov on receiving the “Miracle of Life Award.” It is truly a miracle that we are all here together to celebrate this special event.