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Congregation B’nai Avraham

th Anniversary DinnerWednesday, March , · Adar II,


Twenty-Fifth Anniversary DinnerMarch , · Adar II,

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Battery Place, New York

Honoring

Eishes Chayil AwardYetta Rosen

Maimonides Physician of the Year Bertrand Agus, ..

Man of the Year AwardGary Gottlieb

Lawyer of the Year AwardPery D. Krinsky, Esq.

Kiddie Korner Parents of the Year AwardAdam and Sita Hess

Remsen Street · Brooklyn, New York

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Rabbi Aaron L. RaskinSpiritual Leader

Board of TrusteesStephen Rosen, Esq., President and Treasurer

Steven D. Cohn, Esq.Mitchell Garbow, Esq.Richard W. Golden, Esq.Steven Inker, ..

Penny Rosen

Michael M. Bast, Esq., CounselErik M. Roth, Esq., Secretary

CBA SisterhoodMarcie Roth, Esq., President

Mikvah CommitteeRachelle Brenner · Shternie Raskin · Celia Weintrob

Tila Raskin (Mikvah Attendant)

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Dinner Committee

Honorable Judge William C. ThompsonHonorary Chairperson

Hon. Steven D. Cohn, Esq. · Shternie RaskinCo-Chairpersons

Dinner JournalRichard W. Golden, Editor · John Bernstein, Co-Editor

Devorah Paltiel, Office Manager

Michael M. Bast, Esq.John BernsteinJais Brennan

John Brennan, ..Michael (Nachi) Brenner, Esq.

Rachelle BrennerJana Cohn

Shmuel ElhadadSusan Elhadad

Deborah EhrenbergEthan Ehrenberg

Warren Forman, Esq.Jeremy FoxMiriam Fox

Mitchell Garbow, Esq.Richard Goldberg, Esq.

Sol D. Haber, ...Steven Inker, ..Jay B. Itkowitz, Esq.

Michelle M. Itkowitz, Esq.Pery Krinsky, Esq.Eric Lebovich

Philip Lerner, Esq.Arnold L. Licht, ..Martin Minkowitz, Esq.Amy Reichlin, ..Penny Rosen

Erik M. Roth, Esq.Marcie Roth, Esq.Anna Rubinchik

Michael Weinberger, Esq.Naomi Weinberger

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Buffet DinnerTour of the Museum of Jewish Heritage

A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

Welcoming RemarksSteven D. Cohn

D’var Torah Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin

Video PresentationSaul Sudin

Award Presentations

Coffee and Dessert

Dinner Program

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Welcoming Remarks Steven D. Cohn

IntroductionStephen Rosen

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The Eishes Chayil Award Presented by Penny Rosen to:

Yetta Rosen

The Maimonides Physician of the Year AwardPresented by Philip D. Lerner, Esq. to:

Bertrand Agus, ..

The Man of the Year Award Presented by Michael M. Bast, Esq. to:

Gary Gottlieb

The Kiddie Korner Parents of the Year Award Presented by Shternie Raskin to:

Adam and Sita Hess

The Lawyer of the Year Award Presented by Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin to:

Pery D. Krinsky, Esq.

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Letter from the President of the Congregation

Stephen Rosen

I to welcome everyone to the dinnermarking twenty-five years of Congregation B’nai Avraham.This dinner is made particularly special to me since the

honorees include my mother, Yetta Rosen, an extraordinary person.We have much to be thankful for. If we look back, we see

significant accomplishment and growth. However, I prefer to lookforward, to concentrate on what remains undone, rather than onwhat has been done. Recently the Brooklyn Heights area hasgrown in population. This is a tremendous opportunity and ourchallenge is to reach the new people. I urge all our members toinvite people new to the area to a Shabbat meal or Shabbaton. We havea terrific community; let’s show people what we are about.

Apart from opportunities, there are problems, of course.In addition to needing revenues, our problems are positive ones.They arise from the many classes, activities and outreach. Inaddition to funds, we must demand even more from ourselvesJewishly — to reach our fellow Jews in the spirit of love to showboth those with little or no background, as well as those whohave drifted away, the joys of Torah and community. Let uscontinue our dream to reach ever more people in a meaningful,loving and accepting manner.

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Wishing you all a kosher and happy Passover. Next Year in Jerusalem!

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Letter from the Rabbi

Aaron L. Raskin

M :Yetta Rosen, Bert Agus, .., Gary Gottlieb, Adamand Sita Hess, and Pery Krinsky — and a special

thank you to all our guests.The number represents reflection. For when a prophet

sees an angel of G-d, they usually see him like one who is lookinginto a mirror — as a reflection — with the angel standing behind.This is why the prophets would state before relating their message,“Like this says G-d.” LIKE in Hebrew is vfKO, which is spelledwith the letters CHOF HEI, which together equal the number .

The lesson is clear: represents reflection — we mustreflect how we act towards others; and we must reflect on ourrelationship with G-d. It is very apropos in our twenty-fifth yearthat we encourage ourselves and our community to grow stronger,and to maximize our potential — and like the web, which alsoturned years old this month — reach out to bring the Torah andour message to the thousands and hundreds of thousands.

May G-d bless all the honorees and all of our wonderfulsupporters and members for their benefactions and kindnessesand may they all be blessed tenfold, one-hundred fold, etc. —and may the time come very soon when, as our prophets haveforeseen “the entire world will be filled with the knowledge ofG-d as the waters cover the sea.”

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From the Dinner Committee

Y , the beloved mother of our esteemedPresident Stephen Rosen will be receiving a specialAishes Chayil Award for her dedication and perseverance

in making B’nai Avraham what it is today. We are so happy to bestow our Maimonides Physician of the

Year Award on Bert Agus, .., a doctor extraordinaire who readsthe Torah and Haftorahs and leads Mussaf prayers for us. OurLawyer of the Year is the well respected Pery D. Krinsky, Esq., whois an attorney’s attorney, an ethicist, and outstanding lecturer and writer. We also honor as our Man of the Year, Gary Gottlieb,a great community leader. Kiddie Korner has become the mostsought after pre-school in Brooklyn and the City, and this yearAdam and Sita Hess, deserving parents, will receive our KiddieKorner Parents of the Year Award.

B’nai Avraham is a true family, aspiring to charity, kind nessand spirituality. We share with each other every day, and most of all on Shabbos. We learn from each other and especially fromRabbi Raskin, and our classes, lectures and shabbatons. We cele -brate with each other during the great Yommin Tovim of the year.We are the family of B’nai Avraham, and we are so happy thatyou have joined our family tonight to celebrate this importantanniversary.

On behalf of the entire dinner committee, and trustees,officers, and members, of B’nai Avraham, we say welcome!

. . , Honorary Chairperson . and , Co-Chairpersons

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Letter from the Journal Editor

�ichard W. Golden

C B’nai Avraham thanks the many peoplewho contributed to the Journal this year. J S, a professional graphic designer of

rare ability, got us started by making this year’s wonderfulDinner invitation.

We benefited again from J B’s superlativeprofessional expertise in laying out the Journal and the enormoustime commitment this entailed.

This is the first time D P, our new OfficeManager, was confronted with the arduous task of receiving andkeeping track of ads, reservations and payments, and she rose tothe occasion as if she had been doing so for years.

S S contributed his cinematographic talents inmaking the video.

In the photo section itself we acknowledge those whoshared with us pictures taken at their celebrations and events.We also thank those who sent in photographs that we could notprint because of technical limitations.

Most of all, Congregation B’nai Avraham thanks thehonorees and advertisers. Your recognition and supportencourages us as we go forward.

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B’nai Avraham Programs

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Instruction: Personalized tutoring is availablefor both congregants and non-congregants.

Bikur Cholim Hospital Visitation: Founded by Naomi Weinberger,the volunteers perform the vital mitzvah of visiting the sick. For information, callNaomi at () -, or email [email protected].

Birthright Israel: First time visitors, aged ‒, are provided free trips to Israel for ten days, with opportunities to meet political leaders. Contact RabbiSimcha Weinstein at () -, or visit ..

Chanukah: Join us as Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin lights the gigantic city-sanctioned menorah by Borough Hall. Last year we distributed over a thousandmenorahs on the plaza.

Crash Courses in Hebrew: We offer special courses enabling novices to read Hebrew in just four weeks.

Chaplaincy: Rabbinic counseling is made available to local hospitals,nursing homes, and universities.

Daily Minyan and Kaddish: Starting at :am, followed by ascrumptious breakfast. This is the only daily minyan in the downtown area.

The David Berg Lecture Series: Sponsored in part by the DavidBerg Foundation. Provides weekly lectures by author and scholar, Rabbi Aaron L.Raskin, on an array of topics, from talmud to kabbolah to holiday laws and customs.All of these lectures are available on video and ..

Heights Hebrew School (directed by Chani Greenbaum): For agesfive through Bar and Bat Mitzvah. Students learn using the Aleph-Champ system.

Kiddie Korner Day Camp: A summer program for pre-schoolers.Kiddie Korner Pre-School: A fun, safe and caring environment avail -

able for children -months to -years old, with professional instruction and supervision.

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Kluger Club and Soup for Seniors (directed by Chani Greenbaumand Rivolye Alex): A forum for our community’s seniors to meet, greet, and sharetheir wisdom. Coupled with buffet lunches, it’s unique in Downtown Brooklyn.

Mei Menachem Community Mikvah: Providing the onlyluxurious mikvah in Brooklyn Heights open to all women in the area, membership isnot required. For appointments call () - ext. .

Music Together: Music classes for mixed ages. Ten weekly -minuteclasses per semester. Rolling admissions as space permits. For information, call NaomiWeinberger at () -, or email [email protected].

Not For Lawyers Only: Providing a forum for the area’s legalcommunity to meet for Torah learning and complimentary snacks.

Oneg Shabbat: Cobble Hill Health Center.Passover: The congregation organizes communal seders, including the

special Moshiach Seudah, on the final day of Passover.Purim: Reading the Megillah at hospitals, nursing homes, and offices

throughout our downtown Brooklyn neighborhood, as well as conducting readings everyhour at Congregation B’nai Avraham.

Shabbatons: A lecture series with invited scholars.Sisterhood: Meeting regularly throughout the year, the Sisterhood organizes

holiday parties, delivers shabbos meals to new mothers, and sends food for shivah calls.Student Life: Rabbi Simcha Weinstein initiated the Jewish Student

Foundation of Downtown Brooklyn to ignite Jewish pride and commitment in the localcollege community of Brooklyn Law School, Pratt Institute, Polytechnic Institute ofNew York University, Long Island College, and The College of Technology of CUNY.

Toy Drive: Each Chanukah we distribute toys to hospitalized children.Yo Shaba Shaba: Come sing Shabbat songs, tap to the rhythm with

Dan Zweben, and bake challah with Kiddie Korner’s Morah Chanie ( for parents,caregivers, and children up to five years old, on Thursdays, from ‒am).

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Class ScheduleClasses take place at Remsen Street, unless otherwise noted

Bagels and Talmud (Tractate Kesubos)

with Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, ‒ am

The David Berg Lecture Series

with Rabbi Raskin, ‒ pm (also on jewish.tv)

Weekly Torah Portion

with Rabbi Moshe Hubner, ‒ pm

Women’s Roundtable Study Group

with Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin: ‒ am (with continental breakfast)

Lunch and Learn (men only)with Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin

Court Street, # , ‒ : pm (followed by Mincha)

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Jewish Learning Institute Classeswith Rabbi Mendy Hecht, : ‒ pm

Teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe(M. M. Schneerson) with Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin,

‒ pm

One-On-One Learning: Chulent and Chavrusa (Women’s and Men’s Program)with Yankel Raskin, ‒ pm

Chassidic Philosophy

with Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, ‒ : am

Rambam: Chapter of the Daywith Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, min. before Mincha

Talmud Megillahwith Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, after Mincha

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Weekly Services

Weekday ShacharitSundays and Public Holidays, : am

Monday – Friday, : am

Sunday Mincha and MaarivShabbos candle lighting time

Weekday MaarivMonday–Thursday, pm

Friday Evening ServiceWinter: Candle lightingSummer: : pm

Saturday Morning Services: am

Saturday Afternoon ServicesFive () minutes before Shabbos candle lighting time

Please check our website for changeswww.bnaiavraham.com

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The eruv extends from the Brooklyn Bridge, south along the new waterfront park to Pier and the bicycle trail along Columbia Street to Degraw Street, where it jogs east to follow theBQE (Interstate- East) and Gowanus Expressway to the Prospect Expressway. It loopsback along Fourth Avenue, following Flatbush Avenue to Livingston Street, and then north

along Jay Street until it reconnects with Interstate- by the Brooklyn Bridge ramp.

For weekly updates, call () -, .

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Neighborhood Kosher Shopping*

Kosher Court Take Out Court Street () -

Pareve/Dairy Take-Out; Closed on Shabbat and Sunday; cRc Kosher Supervision

Pardes Atlantic Avenue () -

Mediterranean American Cuisine, Meat/FishClosed on Shabbat; OU Supervision Glatt Kosher

Shuk Mediterranean Cuisine Livingston Street () -

Grilled Meat/Vegetables and Salads; Closed on Shabbat; OK Kosher Certified

Vegetarian Ginger Montague Street, nd flr. () -

Pan Asian Cuisine/Vegetarian; Tablet-K-Kosher Supervision

Wild Ginger Smith Street () -

Pan Asian Cuisine, Vegetarian/Vegan; International Kosher Council

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*Rabbi Raskin does not take responsibility for the Kosher Supervision at any of these establishments.

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Key Food Montague Street () -

Packaged sliced Hebrew National deli meats

Trader Joe’s Court Street () -

Large selection of kosher products; incl. kosher meats and dairy

Brooklyn Wine Exchange Court Street () -

Heights Chateau Atlantic Avenue, () -

Montague Wine & Spirits Montague Street () -

Ruben Liquors Court Street () -

Scotto’s Wine Cellar Court Street () -

Zap Wine & Spirits Court Street () -

BenZ’s Gourmet Albany Avenue

Delivery to Brooklyn Heights

Crumbs Bake Shop Montague Street

Frozen Peaks (yogurt) Court Street

Häagen-Dazs Shop Montague Street

Red Mango (yogurt) Court Street

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Eishes Chayil Award

Yetta Rosen

Y was born in Manhattan.During this month in , she married the lateBenjamin Rosen. They were married for years, and

throughout their married life they worked together and separatelyin business and philanthropy.

Yetta is actively involved in the family real estate business,being in the office on a daily basis. Her charitable and communityactivities have been numerous in both New Jersey and New York.In addition to belonging to four synagogues, she is Chairmanof the Thyroid Action Foundation, and she has been honoredwith the Golda Meir Award from the State of Israel Bonds.She is currently funding two Research Laboratories at Mt. SinaiHospital, where she and Ben were jointly honored by the hospitalfor their philanthropy.

Yetta wears her Lion of Judah pin from the UJA Feder -ation with pride, is active in her support of the Arnold GoldFoundation for humanism in medicine, is supportive of theJewish Home in Rochleigh, N.J., where her daughter is President,is involved with the Adler Aphasia Center, and is charitable toother organizations.

Ben and Yetta were happy to provide needed support —financial, emotional and advisory — in connection with the

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founding of Congregation B’nai Avraham and the purchase ofits building at Remsen Street. The Congregation is named inhonor of their fathers: Abraham Bronstein and Abraham Rosen.

Yetta is the honored matriarch of her loving family,which includes children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,each holding her in the highest regard.

Congregation B’nai Avraham honors Yetta Rosen on theoccasion of its th Anniversary because, without Yetta and Ben,we would not have come into existence and survived until now.

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Maimonides Physician of the Year Award Bertrand Agus, ..

D. is a Brooklyn native, born andbred in Borough Park, where his father was a prominentphysician. Bert is descended from a noted rabbinical

and scholarly family, including the Tosefot Yom Tov (Rabbi Yom TovLippman Heller), who wrote a famous commentary on the Mishnah.

Bert received his elementary and high school education atthe Yeshivah of Flatbush. At New York University, he was electedto Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year, and graduated in witha Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree, winning both the WortisPrize in Biology and the French Language medal. He received hismedical degree at his father’s alma mater, NYU School ofMedicine, and did an internship in internal medicine at BellevueHospital in .

At the height of the Vietnam War, Dr. Agus served in theU.S. Public Health Service in Ashland, Kentucky, and Lompoc,California, the latter as Chief Medical Officer with the rankof Senior Assistant Surgeon, equivalent to naval LieutenantCommander. Bert returned to Bellevue Hospital in to com -plete his training in Internal Medicine and sub-specialty ofRheumatology, in both of which he is board-certified. He hasbeen affiliated with NYU ever since as clinical associate professor

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of internal medicine, training students, internists and fellows forover forty years. He also maintains a private practice inrheumatology in Manhattan.

Bert lived in Brooklyn Heights from to . After moving to Long Island, Bert was elected President of theGreat Neck Synagogue in and , when the Eruv wasconstructed. He later joined the Young Israel of Great Neck.At Great Neck Synagogue, he and two colleagues formed aparticipatory minyan, which now draws over congregants eachShabbat, and in which Bert was Baal Musaf for the High Holidaysfor over thirty years.

Dr. Agus was one of the first doctors to have his ownradio talk show. In , he was asked to do a weekly half-hour

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interview program on medical topics named Materia Medica, onWEVD. The program continued until when the FCCallowed the media to broker public service time. Dr. Agus leftWEVD because he believed that reading or promoting commer -cial material would violate medical ethics. He can still be heardnationally on NYU’s Sirius- Doctor Radio as an occasionalguest and sometime host.

Bert has three children, Shira Lewis of New City, AlisaSender of Great Neck, and Daniel Agus, of New York City.He also has five grandchildren, all boys.

Dr. Agus returned to Brooklyn Heights in andimmediately joined Congregation B’nai Avraham. We quicklylearned that we could ask Bert to do almost anything, usually onthe spur of the moment: leading prayers; reading from the Torah;or chanting the haftarah. He has graciously shared his affabilityand experience with all of us. We have also heard his patientspraise Bert for his caring approach to the practice of medicineand for his extraordinary competence as a physician.

Congregation B’nai Avraham gives its Maimonides Physicianof the Year Award to Dr. Agus because of the time, effort and lovehe has given to his patients and to us.

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Kiddie Korner Parents of the Year

Adam & Sita Hess

S was born in Northern California andwas raised in the San Francisco Bay Area with her youngersister. She attended the University of California at Santa

Barbara for her Bachelor’s degree. Adam Hess was born in Rochester, New York. The

family moved to Hollywood, Florida when Adam was six andAdam, his older brother and sister were raised there. Adam gothis Bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester.

Sita and Adam each moved to New York City to attendthe Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in , where theymet and started dating in their second year. They were marriedin in Napa Valley, California. Their son Cyrus was born in, their daughter Mina in , and new baby Josefina in. Sita and Adam live with their three children in Park Slope.

Adam began his professional career practicing for fiveyears as an attorney in Manhattan. In , Adam was hired as aDirector of Sales at Massey Knakal Realty Services and quicklyestablished a reputation as a top broker, being honored as arising star in the industry in by Real Estate Weekly.

Adam left Massey Knakal in and joined longtimefriend Ofer Cohen as a Partner and Director of MultifamilyInvestment Building Sales at TerraCRG. TerraCRG is Brooklyn’s

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leading commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm andthe sole firm to focus exclusively on the Brooklyn Market. As aPartner and Senior Vice President in charge of the MultifamilyInvestment Sales Division, Adam has overseen TerraCRG’s rapidgrowth in the Brooklyn Multifamily sales market. Since joiningthe firm Adam has established himself as a leading expert in the marketing and sale of mixed-use and multifamily investmentassets in Brooklyn. With a particular focus on BrownstoneBrooklyn neighborhoods, Adam and his team have handled thedisposition of investment property worth an aggregate consider -ation exceeding $ million. Adam was honored as a Top Brokerin the Commercial Observers Brooklyn Issue.

After dabbling in law briefly, Sita embarked on a careeras a consultant at the environmental, health and safety (EHS)consultancy, ERM. Sita has been with ERM for ten years andhas actively managed projects encompassing over facilities inmore than forty countries, ranging across every continent exceptAntarctica. Sita specializes in management of complex, multi-yearEHS compliance auditing projects — national and internationalaudit programs ranging from ten to one hundred and twentysites which encompass regulatory, corporate standards, andmanagement systems. She works closely with her clients to craftEHS solutions for their companies including development ofcorporate sustainability standards for heavy manufacturingoperations, post-acquisition integration, risk ranking, and dataanalysis and trending.

Sita and Adam have been part of the Kiddie Korner/B’nai Avraham community for the past three years. Cyrus was

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their first child to start at Kiddie Korner in joining the three’sclass (Lovable Lilies) followed shortly by Mina in the two’s class(Rosy Roses). Sita and Adam feel that the education (both Jewishand secular) that their children have received is unparalleled byother pre-schools. Cyrus has since moved on to a Jewish dayschool and Mina will follow next fall. Sita and Adam anticipatethat the baby will start at Kiddie Korner next year. The Hessfamily feels truly blessed to have been part of the school and theB’nai Avraham community.

Sita co-chaired the Parent Association at Kiddie Kornerthis year and both she and Adam are very active at the KiddieKorner Preschool. They always volunteer their time and partici -pate in school functions. Adam and Sita Hess receive the KiddieKorner Parents of the Year Award in recognition of their extraordinarypersonal commitment to Jewish education.

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Man of the Year Award

Gary Gottlieb

G grew up in East New York. Heattended Stuyvesant High School, where he wasCaptain of the Math Team. Gary received his Bachelor

of Science Degree in Mathematics from the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology, a Masters of Science Degree inStatistics from Stanford University, and a Doctorate inOperations Research from Stanford University.

Gary has been an Adjunct Professor at the ColumbiaUniversity School of Engineering, and served as an AssistantProfessor in Statistics at the University of Haifa. He retired asan Associate Professor of Statistics and Operations Research atNew York University. Gary’s publications have appeared innumerous venues, including the Journal of Applied Probability, theJournal of Finance and the European Journal of Operations Research.

Prior to his retirement, Gary held responsible positionsfor many years at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Inc. in New York,where his positions ranged from Quantitative Analyst toDirector of Fixed Income Research.

Gary’s activities and interests are legion. He is a BridgeLife Master, having twice won second places in NationalChampion ship Bridge Events and placing fourth in a WorldChampionship Bridge Event. He is also an avid tennis player.

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Gary attends the Kane Street Synagogue and is a trusteeat Hannah Senesh Community Day School, where he was headof the capital campaign at the time the school was raising thefunds to erect its new building.

Gary lives with his wife Mary in our neighborhood. They actively follow the lives of their two grown children, Alexand Sara.

Congregation B’nai Avraham is pleased to present theMan of the Year Award to Gary Gottlieb in recognition of hissupport of Congregation B’nai Avraham and of our BrooklynHeights Jewish community over many years.

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Lawyer of the Year


A , Beth and Joel, who met years ago at a UJA Young Leadership meeting,Pery Krinsky grew up living and breathing their belief

system, predicated upon advocating for tolerance, education,tzedakah (charity) through action and compassion, a commitmentto creating a Jewish home and supporting Israel.

Pery grew up a “traditional” Jew, which included: twice-a-week Hebrew School; a Kosher home; pre-Purim hamantaschanbaking parties; backyard Sukkah galas; Jewish youth group; Jewishcamp; working in the Catskills as a waiter; and helping his parentsthrow homecoming parties for people like Natan (Anatoly)Sharansky to celebrate the freedom to openly practice Judaism.Every Friday night was Shabbat dinner, followed by Synagogue,only to rush home to find out “Who shot JR.”

His parents stressed that education and action were thecornerstones to understanding the roots of bigotry, the need for asecure Israel, challenges facing Jews and non-Jews, who are notfree from being targeted and mistreated by virtue of their faith,religious beliefs, race, gender or orientation. He witnessed hisparents lead by example, and practice what they preached. Pery’sparents provided him with the foundation and freedom to makechoices for himself, and he did choose.

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At age thirteen, Pery was becoming more observant, and a year later he made the choice to wear a yarmulke to publicschool. He then chose to spend that summer learning how towrite in Hebrew to help with his other decision to switch frompublic school to a Yeshiva high school.

In , Pery decided to attend Yeshiva in the West Bank,in Efrat, Israel. He quickly focused his attention away from trad -itional Talmud studies, to volunteer at Beit HaYeled, a safe-havenfor children in need. He spent most of his other time witnessingdemocracy at work, traveling to hafgannot (rallies), for and againstthe Oslo Peace Accords, and photographing the faces of Israeliand Palestinian children, men and women. These images and thestories they captured have never left Pery, and continue to influencehis choices. Twenty years later, for the first time, Pery returned to Israel as part of the FIDF Young Leadership Mission,reaffirming that Israel can never be forgotten or neglected, must

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always be elevated and protected, and forever celebrated.Pery has become a “lawyer’s lawyer,” having dedicated his

entire professional career to representing and providing guidanceto lawyers, judges and law school students and graduates. Afterworking with Michael S. Ross, Esq., for more than a decade, in , Pery formed a law firm focusing on ethics-based defenselitigation. Pery strives to practice law in the same manner heendeavors to live his life, based upon notions of fairness, valuefor human life, being a good person and always trying to do the right thing.

Pery frequently lectures at bar associations and law schoolson topics involving ethics, personal and professional responsibilityand academic integrity. Among other positions, Pery serves asthe Chair of the Ethics Committee of the Enter tainment, Arts &Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association; andthe Chair of the Committee on Professional Discipline of theNew York County Lawyers’ Association.

“It’s never too late to come home,” and upon moving toBrooklyn in , Pery returned to the type of home in which hegrew-up — Congregation B’nai Avraham and Chabad of BrooklynHeights. With the love, support and guidance of Rabbi Raskinand his family, Pery has committed himself anew to the veryfoundation built by his parents forty-five year ago, where one isnot defined by a label or degree of observance, but, rather, byone’s ruach (sprit) and neshama (soul).

Congregation B’nai Avraham gives the Lawyer of the YearAward to Pery D. Krinsky in recognition of his commitment toprotect and enhance ethical practice in our legal system.

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Blessing of the New Torah ,

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BA Dinner ,

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Last year’s dinner was a tremendous success, thanks especially to the work of the honorees, including: Deborah Hallen-Zelinsky,

Roger Satnick, William C. Thompson, Jr., and Paul Amit & Amit Cohen.

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Oscar Night Purim

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A Purim Dinner Party

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Yetta RosenBertrand Agus, ..Adam and Sita HessPery D. Krinsky, Esq.

Gary & Mary Gottlieb

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Rabbi Raskin & Shternie

The World Stands on Three Things:Torah, The Service of Hashem and

Deeds of Kindness.Thank you

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With Love & Great RespectPERY

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To My Parents

“Remember your obligation as a parent, handdown the Torah to your children just as yourparents did for you when you were a child.”

You have fulfilled your obligation by hand -ing down and instilling in me your beliefsystem, predicated upon advocating fortolerance, education, tzedakah through action

and compassion, and a strong commitment to creating a Jewishhome and supporting Israel.

My entire life I have been witness to you leading by example,and practicing what you preached — not as my mother, not as

my father, but as “my parents.”

The Friday Night Rules were simple. You must be home forShabbat dinner. Invite as many friends as you want. Eat as much as you want. Sleep as much as you want.

Hugs are always free of charge. You created a Jewish home thatwas safe, warm and inviting to others; you created a Jewish

community that now thrives.

With unconditional love, you provided me with the foundationand freedom to make choices for myself. When I did choose,you encouraged, inspired, supported and believed in me.

You told me that no matter how little or how much we ever had,we would always be rich. I now understand.

I love you Dad and Mom …I respect you Mom and Dad.

PERY

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Yetta RosenBertrand Agus, ..Adam and Sita Hess

Gary Gottlieb

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With gratefulness to Hashem for all He has given us,we wish to thank the following people:

The Kiddie Korner/B’nai Avraham community for being so wonderful, warm and inclusive.

All the morahs for their incredible hard work and for the excellence they bring to teaching and caring for all

the children at Kiddie Korner.

Shternie and Rabbi Raskin for taking us into their hearts.

Our friends, old and new, for blessing us with their kindness and friendship.

Our children for being absolutely amazing little creatures and blessing us more than we could've imagined

in our wildest dreams.

And, last but not least, our parents and siblings for the manyyears of love, caring and support they have provided.

Thank you for this tremendous honor!,

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Am Yisrael ChaiThe People of Israel Are Alive

Our trip to Israel allowed us to meet the women and men of the IDF, who define valor, selflessness, intelligence, courage, integrity, strength and spirit. They helped us tounderstand why Israel can never be forgotten or neglected, that is must always be elevated and protected, and it must

forever be celebrated.

Our trip to Israel reminded us that “Zachor (to remember) is to ensure that the past will never be forgotten and its memory

will always serve as a guide for the future. ‘Never Again’ is not limited to the horrors of a particular time or place, nor by extent or methods, but rather it symbolizes the

Jewish people’s collective resolve to never stand by the bloodof their brethren and to never allow innocents to be

brutalized for the crime of being Jewish.”

Our trip to Israel proved that “Friends Are Hard to Find, Difficult to Leave,

Impossible to Forget.”

Your friend, Pery (#)

To the FIDF Young Leadership Mission

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We couldn’t be happier abouttonight’s award recipients.

Mazal Tov Bert and Pery; couldn’thave happened to nicer guys.

And Mazal Tov to Rabbi & Shternie Raskin,

Stephen & Penny Rosen, and all of us, on years of success, growth

and kiddush Hashem.

Michael, Naomi, Avishai, Tova, Adina, and Akiva

WEINBERGER

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Mazal Tov to the Rabbi & Rebbetzin and to all the honorees.

Wishing you all the best.

The Bromberg Family

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Congratulates Our Kiddie Korner Parents of the Year

Adam and Sita Hess For Your Time, Dedication & Philanthropy

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Congratulates all of the Honorees

Yetta RosenBertrand Agus, ..Gary Gottlieb


For their dedication and commitment to spreading light, joy, and unity to all.

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BenZ’s Food Products, Inc.wishes a hearty mazel tov to

Yetta RosenEishes Chayil Award

Bertrand Agus, ..Maimonides Physician of the Year Award

Gary GottliebMan of the Year Award

Pery D. Krinsky, Esq.Lawyer of the Year Award

Adam and Sita HessKiddie Korner Parents of the Year Award

———Benzion & Bassie, Shua & Zeldie,

Shmuly & Nechama Dina, Yossie & Miriam,Yoni & Moussie, and Dobi

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1-855-208-5129 | www.mjhs.org

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Celebrates

CONGREGATION B’NAI AVRAHAMat your 25th anniversary dinner

It’s an honor to support you in caring for the community.

RONALD B. MILCHChairperson, Board of Directors

ELI S. FELDMANPresident and CEO

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Mazel Tov and Best Wishes to All the Honorees

Rabbi Aaron and Shternie Raskin

Penny and Stephen Rosen

For Their Years of Dedication,Leadership and Devotion to theMembership and the Community

They Made B’nai Avraham a Wonderful and Unique Place With Special Thanks to the

Board of Trustees, Dinner & JournalCommittees

With Affection, Yetta Rosen

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Mazel Tov to B’nai Avraham for wonderful years!

And thank you to all our honorees foryour commitment and support.

May Hashem bless you with many yearsof happiness and success.

Beth, Mitch, Esther, Chana, and Yosef

GARBOW

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To the Honorees

Yetta RosenBetrand Agus, ..

Gary GottliebPery D. Krinsky, Esq.Adam and Sita Hess

. Yankel, Eliyahu, Mendy, Chaya, Yehoshua, and Zalmy

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WE SALUTE

Yetta Rosen :

• Having the vision to create and build B’nai Avraham.

• Funding Congregation B’nai Avrahamwith your abundant generosity.

• All of the lives you have touchedwith your passion and commitmentto B’nai Avraham.

With Much Love,Eva & Louis Galpern

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Itkowitz www.itkowitz.com

Congratulates the honorees and

Rabbi & Shternie Raskin

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CongratulationsBert Agus

Adam and Sita Hessand Pery Krinsky

On your well deserved honors.

And to the entire Raskin Family for all of your amazing work.

Miriam, Jeremy, Andrew, Emily, and Jacob

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Happy th And All the Best

Warren, Connie, Tivon, and Jordan

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Forman & Associates,

Maiden Lane, Suite New York

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In Loving Memory of Two Great Men, Ben Rosen and Sam Zaro

Edythe ZaroThe Entire Zaro Family

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We take immense pride in honoring our Mother, Yetta Rosen

A true woman of Valor and a shining example of the finest virtues

of Jewish womanhood. We respect and love her dearly.

We honor the memory of our Father,Benjamin Rosen, who is so greatly missed.His generosity, love and philanthropy

forever lives on.

Also to Penny and Stephen Rosen for theircontributions to B’nai Avraham.

Myrna and Yale Block and Family

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Mazel Tov! Can’t wait to dance at

your weddings.

Jen & Eric Lebovich

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The Bast family cheers for Pery Krinsky, Bert Agus, Adam and Sita Hess,

Stephen Rosen’s mom, andGary Gottlieb.

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Congratulations to all the Honoreesand to the entire congregation, we lookforward to our continued relationship.

Don’t forget to mention the Synagogue when you place your orders.

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Congratulations to all of the Honorees.

Silverstein & Bast

Broadway · New York () - · www.silversteinbast.com

Practice limited to medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases.

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Block O’Toole & Murphy, is Proud to Support

CONGREGATION B’NAI AVRAHAM

Congratulations to All of the Honorees, Especially

LAWYER OF THE YEARPERY D. KRINSKY, ESQ.

A Skilled Advocate and Trusted Friend

One Penn Plaza, Suite , New York, New York () - | www.BlockOToole.com

BLOCKO’TOOLE& MURPHYATTORNEYS AT LAW

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We thought Jason said it best in this excerpt from a letter he wrote

for Grandma Yetta on the occasion of her th birthday:

We are immortal to the extent we effect positivechange in the lives of others; leaving them withpriceless memories of us. Because of her

commitment to actively enhancing the lives of somany, Grandma Yetta is both priceless and eternal.

She is more than a cherished loved one. To me, she is a shining example to be emulated.

Love always, and my highest admiration, Jason.

Helene, Todd, Ethan, Stephanie, and Ari

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Congratulations to our dear friend, Pery Krinsky,

on this great honor.______

The Law Offices of Michael S. Ross

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It is with great pride and joy that we wish to congratulate our B’nai Avraham family on theauspicious occasion of our th anniversary.

We have all worked together over the years to create this warm and loving

community and believe B’nai Avraham is aunique and most special environment.

We started with a dream that has becomea dream come true.

With special thanks to our dear Rabbi Ariand our beautiful Rebbetzin Shternie

for their support and love throughout thisjourney and always.

Let us all continue to grow from strength to strength.

Penny and Stephen Rosen

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Congratulations to my dear friend and“Physician of the Year”

BERT AGUS

for all that you do and for your support.

— Philip D. Lerner

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In honor of our wonderful mother YETTA ROSEN

For all you areFor all you do

Our Matriarch YettaYou are the glue

That holds family togetherSo we say amen

For your wisdom, love, and beautyMust be gifts from Hashem

Your generosity knows no boundsWith goodness and kindness your love surrounds

Our family and community every dayYou lead us, you teach us in every way

With eternal love, honor, gratitudeWe are all so proud to be yours

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The Law Firm ofTorgan Cooper & Aaron, ..

Congratulates

Pery D. KrinskyAn exceptional attorney, leader and friend

we salute all of this year’s honorees

Torgan Cooper & Aaron, .. State Street, th floor, New York NY

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Congratulations to Pery Krinsky, not only a

counselor and confidant butalso a true friend.

Wishing him the best in the future.

Paris & Chaikin, Penn Plaza, Suite , New York, NY

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Mickey Ettelson and Mordy WerdeAre Proud to Support

Congregation B’nai Avraham andThe Brooklyn Heights Community

Much Continued Success!

Montague Street, Brooklyn NY | www.ellimanre.com

Mordy WerdeAssociate Broker() - [email protected]

Michael Ettelson Associate Broker

() - [email protected]

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!words can’t say how glad we are to be

a part of B’nai Avraham

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Happy th Anniversary Congregation B’nai Avraham,

an extraordinary shul

Congratulations to all the Honorees

Thanks to the Rosens for all they have done

With great appreciation and love to Rabbi Raskin & Shternie

Jais, John, Jesse, & JacobBRENNAN

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EVERYONEchosen to receive an

award at this year’s dinner.

We know it is greatly deserved.

Marcie and Erik, Rebecca and Leah Roth

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Mazal TovDAD

On being chosen as this year’s recipient of the

Maimonides Physician of the Year Award. We are thrilled to be able to share

this special night with you.

May Hashem continue to grant you the strength to not only persevere,

but to also shep nachas from your children and grandchildren.

Jennifer, Daniel, and Harrison AgusAlisa, Jeffrey, Jason, and Andrew Sender

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Medical practice is not knitting and weaving and the labor of the hands, but it must be inspired

with soul and be filled with understanding and equippedwith the gift of keen observation.

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Dad/Grandpa,How fitting it is that you are receiving theMaimonides Physician of the Year award. Not only did you grow up in a home where

Maimonides’ teachings permeated but you also havealways practiced medicine inspired with your soul. You have captured the spirit of Maimonides in your work, which is why you are so beloved

by your patients.

We love you and are very proud of you!Shira, Eric, Jesse, and Shawn

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ToRabbi Ari and Shternie Raskin

May you go from strength to strengthand bring the Rebbe much nachos

Moshiach Now!

Zalman and Fradie Chein and Family

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With appreciation to Hashem, we thank the B’nai Avraham family for bringing us years

of joy, celebration and growth.Our deepest thanks to you all for beautiful memories

of Shabboses and holidays, friendship and warmth throughthe years. And now, the next BA generation, the kids

we watched grow up, are also growing together in spirit andfriendship. A special thank you to the Raskins who go the

distance and beyond to bring us a piece of heaven inBrooklyn Heights, and the Rosens, the founding family who nurtured a miracle. Congratulations to the honorees:Bertrand Agus, Adam and Sita Hess, and Pery Krinsky.

May we share much joy together for many years to come !

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Congratulations to all the honorees and a special thank you to Rabbi Raskin for

making BA a neighborhood fixture.

Arnold L Licht, .. and

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Mazel Tov!BERT AGUS

and all the other honorees

Happy th Anniversary toCongregation B’nai Avraham.

We are lucky to be part of such awonderful community!

Amy, Steven, Ariel and Brian Inker

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HEARING AIDS

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Dr. Phyllis Klein, ..., -

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BEST WISHES TO ALL THE HONOREES

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WITH FOND APPRECIATION TO THE RASKIN FAMILY

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Congratulations to All of the Honorees!

Richard & Stacey Klass

Richard A. Klass, Esq.

Your Court Street Lawyer Court Street, th Floor

Brooklyn, NY () - (-)www.courtstreetlaw.com

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Congratulations to

BERT AGUSA Loving Family Man,A Caring Physician,

A Man Who Can Do EverythingDuring Services,

And Our Dear Friend, For Receiving

Congregation B’nai Avraham’sMaimonides Physician of the Year Award.

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Best Wishes and Thanks to

YETTA ROSENFor the Support She Has Given to

Stephen and Penny and to All of Us at

Congregation B’nai AvrahamDuring Our First Years.

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Bert Agus, ..Maimonides Physician of the Year

Adam and Sita HessKiddie Korner Parents of the Year

STEVE COHNSeneca Club

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to

Yetta Rosen

A great friend. Matriarch of our shul.A caring and dedicated human beingwhose brilliance, kindness and patience has led B’nai Avraham to its outstanding

place in the Jewish Community.

Friends of Steve CohnSteven, Jana, Warren, and Mariel Cohn

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Congratulations to Our Dear, Dedicated and

Wonderful Friend

Pery D. Krinsky, Esq. Lawyer of the Year

We salute you for all you do, and for your brilliant representation of the

members of the bar.

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Congratulations to

Gary GottliebMan of the Year

We salute you for taking charge in securing our synagogue and its members

Chazak, Chazak Venischazeite!(Be strong. Be strong and may you be strengthened!)

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In honor of

Warren Forman

Mark Diskind

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Bertrand Agus, M.D.

Adam & Sita Hess

Thank YouRabbi Aaron L. Raskin

and Rebbitzin Shternie Raskin

For inspiring and leading the community and for setting a shining example for us all.

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Our Sincerest Congratulations to

Pery D. Krinsky

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Arthur L. Aidala and Marianne E. Bertuna

Aidala & Bertuna, ..

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Congratulations to Our Dear Friend

Pery D. Krinsky, Esq.Lawyer of theYear

We applaud the outstandingcontributions you have made to the

legal community.

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Bonina & Bonina, ..The Medlaw Team

Court Street, Suite , Brooklyn, NY () - | () MED LAW1

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Congratulations to

Pery Krinsky, Esq.————

Thanks for being an ethical beacon in therough waters of the NYC Law.

,Andrew Leftt

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Miller, Leiby & Associates, .. Broadway, th floor, New York, NY

() - | MillerLeiby.com

We are proud to join in congratulating

this year’s honoree Pery D. Krinsky, Esq.

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Congratulations Pery!

Akiva Ofshtein

Ofshtein Law Firm,

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Congratulations to all the honorees.

Thanks to the Congregation for all of your support.

Philip D. Lerner & Nancy E. Greenberg

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Mazal Tov to Pery Krinsky!

“The Lawyer’s Lawyer”

The Abramson Law Group

Lexington Avenue, New York, NY

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I extend my sincerest congratulations and best wishes to Pery D. Krinsky, Esq.,

on being named the recipient of Lawyer of the Year — an extremely

well deserved honor.

Wishing him many more years of great success. Mazel Tov.

Law Office of Rachel Blumenfeld Court Street, Suite

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The Law Offices of Michael V. Cibella,

Pery D. Krinsky, Esq.Lawyer of the Year

and the Other Honorees at theth Anniversary Dinner forCongregation B’nai Avraham

Pery: You are a dedicated and skilled advocate and counselorand an outstanding member of the community.

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Michael V. Cibella, Esq.

Law Offices of Michael V. Cibella, Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

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Happy Anniversary to Congregation B’nai Avraham

Congratulations to it’s HonoreesDr. Agus and the Hess Family

And especially to our colleague, teacher, lawyer,counselor, confidant, and friend:


With enduring respect, affection and gratitude.

Allan A. Blank, Steven B. Goolnick, Marc M. Dittenhoefer, H. Q. Nguyen,

and Helene E. Blank

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PERY, Mazel tov on this great honor

and accomplishment. You’ll always be number one

in our book. (Even when you’re #!)

Love,

Your FIDF Ladies(Gabi, Danielle, Allison, Emily E., Emily L.,

Tammy, and Ashley)

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Pery KrinskyAn attorney who elevates the profession every day, Mazel tov!

Law Offices of Charles M. Hymowitz, .. Montague Street, Suite , Brooklyn, NY | () -

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Congratulations to Pery Krinsky on becoming

Congregation B’nai Avraham’s Lawyer of the Year.

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With appreciation to the

Rabbi and His Rebbitzenfor their efforts and success in bringing

Torah to Brooklyn Heights

Paul and Lorrie Fein

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Heights Kluger Klub

Thank you to all our sponsors for theircontinuous support.

Your financial and emotional aid enables us to provide assistance and service

to the wonderful seniors of Brooklyn Heightsand surrounding areas.

Touch a life. Change a world!

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Mazel Tov to all of the Honorees!

And to Pery — our brother,brother-in-law and uncle — we are soproud of you. Congratulations on thiswonderful and well-deserved honor !

We wish that we could be withyou tonight, but please know that we’rein California toasting you with a glassof wine and/or milk (the milk is for Matt).

We hope that you and the rest of the Honorees have a wonderful night!

Tamara, Matt, and Hazel

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Congratulations toPery Krinsky, Esq.

and Dr. Bertrand Agus and All the Other

Distinguished Honorees on this Special

th Anniversary Event

Martin MinkowitzMinkowitz Charitable Foundation

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Ronald Fatoullah & Associatesis pleased to support

Congregation B’nai Avraham andChabad of Brooklyn Heights

And special congratulations to the Lawyer of the Year


Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Eligibility, Estate Mediation,Probate, Wills & Trusts, Guardianships, Special Needs Planning,

VA Benefits, Planning for Same Sex Couples

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Mazel Tov PERY

It’s fantastic that you get recognized for the wonderful work you do.

Yossi Friedman

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What a special milestone forCongregation B’nai Avraham reaching

its th Anniversary Dinner! We wish Rabbi Raskin and RebbetzinShternie continued mazel, hatzlachah

and continued growth of this wonderfulshul and community. We are privileged

and honored to have been a part of this community for the past

several years — your guidance has beena true inspiration for us all.

Best Wishes and Mazel Tov !

The Fromm FamilyAdele and Michael FrommKelly and Ari Fromm

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Congratulations to Pery Krinsky

for being Lawyer of the Year.

He is a great lawyer and a great friend.

German Rubenstein West th Street, Suite , New York, NY () - | www.GermanRubenstein.com

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Gordon & Gordon,

Peter Gordon and Maris Gordon want to wish Pery Krinsky

congratulations on being named “Lawyer of the Year.”

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To Rabbi andRebbetzin Raskinfor all the greatwork that they do.

Gary & Mary Gottlieb

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To All the HonoreesMazel Tov cuy kzn

May You Be Blessed for the GoodDeeds You Have Done.

To Our Son PeryGoodness, Justice, Decency and Ethics have formedthe base of Judaism in your life. As the Torah insists,“Justice, justice shall you pursue.” You have not onlypursued justice but have done so in an ethical manner,

with decency and with passion.

We are so proud of you not only for what you havedone but also for what you will yet do.

May you continue to go from strength to strengthand know peace and joy in your life.

We are full of love and respect for you.

Mom & DadJoel and Beth Krinsky

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Have a Joyous th AnniversaryYear

Denah HauserCorcoran Group Real Estate

East Tenth Street, New York NY () - | [email protected]

Representing sellers, buyers and landlords throughoutManhattan and Brooklyn.

Let me show you how easy real estate can be!

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Mazal tov to Yetta Rosen the mother of CBA,

Stephen and Penny Rosen, co-founders of CBA and Rabbi and Rebbetzin Raskin, spiritual leaders

of CBA.

Drs. Walter and Brenda Molofsky

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Congratulations toPery Krinsky on thisfabulous honor.

Highest regards from Lee Nigen

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Best Wishes

Pery Krinsky

The Weinstein Law Firm

Third Avenue, th Floor, New York, NY () - | www.twlf.com

Andrew J. Weinstein

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CongratulationsPery Krinsky

Ray Raskin & Rosary Morelli

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In Honor of


Who stands front and center in promotingworthy Jewish causes.

Mendel & Zissie Zilberberg

Mendel Zilberberg & Associates,

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To Mrs. Yetta Rosen The Matriarch of the Family

The woman of valor, we all love and admire.

From strength to strength.

Noa Rubinstein Maytal Ben Yoseph

Aynat Cohen and Families

To Yetta RosenWith All Our Love

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To Yetta Rosen with deepest gratitude forall you have done for my family.

Phyllis Brenner

Our warm wishes to the th anniversary honorees:

· We love hearing you daven and lein onShabbos, you always bring a smile to our faces

· Fantastic and involved Kiddie Korner parents whom we are thrilled

to have gotten to know

· A wonderful & upstandingmember of B’nai Avraham

Plus three cheers for the indomitable !

The Weintrob Family

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cuy kznTO ALL THE HONOREES

Rav Ari and Rebbitzin Shternie Raskin

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COURT STREET SHUL Court Street, Suite , Brooklyn NY

The mispallelim of the Shul wish the best to Congregation B’nai Avraham,

Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin and Hon. Steve Cohn, Esq.

Leo J. Kimmel, : :

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CongratulationsPERY

Nicholas L. Giannuzzi, Esq.

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Kol Ha’Kavod to Pery Krinsky for his recognition as “Lawyer of the Year.”

May he continue to serve as an ambassador for what is good and ethical about the

legal profession. Mazel tov !

Jonathan Lupkin and Michael Rakower

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www.terracrg.comBrooklyn Commercial Real Estate Since 2008

Congratulations to Adam & Sita Hess, Kiddie Korner Parents of the Year!

TerraCRG is proud to support Congregation

and 25 years of service to the community.

CONGRATULATIONS PERY!

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While you may be celebrated for being Lawyer of the Year on this date,you are forever the consummate professional, mentor and friend.

We are proud of you and proud to know you. Mazal tov. &

Joshua Annenberg

John Street, th Floor, New York, NY () - | [email protected]

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Appellate and Motion Counsel for the plaintiffs’ tort bar. A proven track-record of success in appeals and complex summary judgment motions.

MAZEL TOV TO MY FRIEND, PERY KRINSKY, ESQ.,ON BEING NAMED “LAWYER OF THE YEAR.”

Pery “neither slumbers nor sleeps as he watches over” New York’s lawyers.

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To PeryOur Lawyer of the Year & The Best

Ethics Lecturer — Thank You for Helping Us Ethically Service Our Law Firm Clients

Major IP Law Prince Street, Brooklyn NY | () - | www..

These congratulations may constitute in New York.

Major IP Law Congratulates Pery Krinsky on his Lawyer of the Year Award !

Mentor and Advisor Extraordinaire !

James R. Major, D.Phil.

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Congratulations to Pery and all the honorees

Carol and Michael Gerber

Best WishesPery Krinsky

Elisa Hyman

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We wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Pery Krinskyon this well-deserved honor!

We consider him to be the Lawyer of the Year not this year alone but for all years!

Lewis and Garbuz, ..


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Congratulations to Pery Krinsky onreceiving ‘Lawyer of the Year.’

Joseph T. Napoli, Esq.

Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, New York, NY Telephone () -

Best Wishes to Pery Krinsky, an honor well deserved.

Lawrence D. Moringiello

Heights Abstract, Ltd. Court Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Congratulations to Pery Krinsky,Our Friend. Thank you.

Mark D. Risk, Esq. , ..

East nd Street, Suite , New York, NY () - | markrisk.com

Congratulates and thanksPery Krinsky and all honorees

for their selfless and important workin the community.

My best and thanks to all of you, Stan.

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With Love for Rabbi and Shternie Raskin

Sholom and Chani Adler

The members ofCongregation B’nai Avraham

thank Michael Bastfor keeping us up to date with

“ThisWeek’s Action”

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Mazal Tov Sita and Adam! We are so proud

of you! Love,

Mom & Dad Janet and Barrett Hess

CongratulationsA & S!You AreWonderful!

Mom(Pam Barnett)

Rav Aaron RaskinBertrand Agus, ..and all other honorees

on CBA silver anniversary

Kol HaKavod

With Gratitude to Our Brilliant

RAV RASKINFor a Year of

Truly Meaningful Study

Women of the Wednesday Morning

Torah Class

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Mazel Tov to


on its SilverAnniversary!

Sherri Venokur & Ken Sutak

OLYMPIA WINE BAR( Jay Street)

Karen Johnson andNathan Chavkin

Congratulate GARY

and thank him for his work in the community.

MAZEL TOV PERY!

This award is just desserts for a skilled and dedicatedattorney who is a credit

to the profession. You will serveas an inspiration to me asI commence my career.

Bohdan A. Matkowsky, Esq.

Congratulations to Rabbi Aaron

and Shternie Raskin on years at Congregation B’nai Avraham

Roberta Weisbrod

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Pery Krinsky

Heartfelt thanks for your amazing guidance

and support.

You are the best!

Gadi and Rachel ZOHAR

A credit to the bar and theJewish people.

MAZAL TOVPERY KRINSKY

A very heartycongratulations to

Pery Krinsky, upon hiswell-deserved honor as

Lawyer of the Year

Kim F. Trigoboff, Esq. Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY () -

[email protected]

Dan Haskell, Allison Spielman, and FIDF Young Leadership–NY is proud to

support Pery Krinsky for his unwaveringsupport of Israel and the Jewish people.

Pery is a role model for youngprofessionals who aspire to impact the

New York community and build the bridgewith our brothers and sisters in the IDF.

FIDF is lucky to have a friend like Pery and we are grateful to take part in

this celebration in his honor.

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Cyrus Mehta

Mazal-Tov

Congratulations to the

Lawyer of the YearPery Krinsky

Marty Goldstein

Congratulations

PERYKRINSKYNot just lawyer of the year, but a lawyer

for every year.

John E. Headley

Queller, Fisher, Washor,Fuchs & Kool,

Pery D. Krinsky, Esq.Lawyer of the Year

Broadway, Suite New York, NY

() - | quellerfisher.com

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We would like tocongratulate


Lawyer of theYear Award

Best Wishes

PERY,Mazel Tov on thiswonderful honor.

We are very proud of you and your achievements.

Your ZBT Brothers

Warm & SincereCongratulations onBeing Named

Lawyer of the Year

Israel, Israel &Purdy,

Robert E. Godosky

Broadway, Suite New York, NY

() [email protected]

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MAZAL TOV

CongregationB’nai Avraham

Lawyer of the YearPery Krinsky!

Congratulations Lawyer of the Year

PERY KRINSKY

and all of the Honorees

Park Avenue SouthNew York NY

Josh Silber & Richard H. Abend() - | www.abendsilber.com

Medical Malpractice | Trial Counsel Serious Personal Injuries

Congratulations and Best Wishes to

Pery Krinsky.An outstanding

attorney genuinely dedicated to his clients.

Eli S. Fixler, Esq. Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY

() [email protected]

Mazel TovPery KrinskyJonathan & Stefanie

DAVIDOFF

Handling your commercial litigation and criminal matters in New York and Florida.

[email protected] () -

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Lawyer of theYearin search for hisESHET CHAYILSerious Inquiries Only

CALL() NY-Ethics() NY-Ethics* For references, see other journal ads *

Pery Krinsky

Alexis Ravitch P.C.General Practice for years

th StreetBrooklyn, NY () -

Best WishesPery

Krinsky

Robert Fellman

Pery Krinsky, Esq.

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