heroes & hope digital journal
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Recognizing the frontline Heroes
in our TBA Community and
Looking to the future with Hope
TEMPLE BETH
ABRAHAM
CELEBRATES
HEROES
AND
HOPE
May 1, 2021
Audrey Gelfand
Jen Greenspoon Jenny Libien
Cindy GersonSteven Chang
The Almond Blossom is a Jewish symbol of Hope and Renewal
Greetings from our Clergy
“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” Maya Angelou
We are proud of and grateful for all of you who have served to make things better in this very difficult year.
Thank you!
Rabbi David & Dr. Renée Holtz
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
Albert Einstein
Life is a balance and the pandemic has shown us that amidst the tragedies true miracles can happen. Thank you
all for your part in bringing about miracles.
Cantor Margot, Barry and Tamir
Greetings from our Clergy
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would like to thank all of our volunteers who have allowed us to
increase our distribution from 275 families each month to more
than 1000 families each month during the past year. We also
thank those whose donations make it possible for us to help our
neighbors in need.
We are truly grateful for your time and support!
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Thank you Jenny Libienand all the Honorees
for your dedication and hard work.We love and appreciate you.
Richard, Molly & Annie Goodwin
Diamond Level of Support
Congratulations toSteven Chang, Audrey Gelfand, Cindy
Gerson, Jen Greenspoon, Jenny Libien, and all our TBA Frontline Heroes.
We are so inspired by you!
-The Baer Family
Sapphire Level of Support
Congratulations to all of tonight’s Honoreesand all of the other people at TBA working to make
the world a better place.
- Audrey & Ben Gelfand
Sapphire Level of Support
Mazal Tov to the honorees of our 2021 Gala!
And a thank you to our entire Community of Heroes --All those on the front lines and those who stayed home flattening the curve;Our Rabbi David Holtz and Cantor Margot Goldberg who uplift us year round;The Officers, Board of Trustees and Chairs who strengthen our community:
And all our members who give their time, talent, and treasure.
Wishing abundant strength and health and joy to all.
Jennifer and Michael Povman
Sapphire Level of Support
Your remarkable contributions to the health and safety of others are so appreciated.
We thank you.
The Swartz Family
Sapphire Level of Support
To All the Unsung Heroes,Thank You from
Arlene and Stuart Kolbert
Emerald Level of Support
Emerald Level of Support
We want to give a big Yasher Koach
to Audrey Gelfand, Steven Chang,Cindy Gerson,
Jen Greenspoonand Jenny Libien.
An honor well deserved!
Pam and Lee Parker
Ruby Level of Support
Ruby Level of Support
Ruby Level of Support
"It Always seems impossible until it is done”Nelson Mandela
Congratulations !!!!
Cindy Gerson
We are so PROUD to have you in our Lives!Debbie and Rob Friedberg
Jen, Corey, Alex and Michael
Ruby Level of Support
Ruby Level of Support
Ruby Level of Support
Congratulations to the Honorees and thank you to all of the TBA clergy, staff and members who
are our heroes for their outstanding job of assuring that all of the services that TBA offers -
religious, educational, helping and healing –continued throughout these Pandemic times.
Patti Potash, Howard, Jeremy and Amanda Jacobowitz.
Ruby Level of Support
Ruby Level of Support
Ruby Level of Support
Ruby Level of Support
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Ruby Level of Support
Honoring our very own Cantor Margot
As friends in our community suffered difficult losses this past year, you were always there, ready to help in every way possible. You were not just the Cantor, but the guide, friend and leader that everyone needed as they navigated the bizarre new world of
rituals on Zoom. Your selflessness and strength have truly been nothing short of heroic
Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do,The Barkley Family
Opal Level of Support
Thank you to all of TBA's heroes for all you do!
From, Leah and Doug Bloom
Opal Level of Support
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees from
the Brandwein Family.
Opal Level of Support
The sun will SHINEHealthcare Heroes
#NYPHeroes #NYPStrong
Proud to be a Healthcare Hero atMorgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Barbara Ehrenreich, NPPediatric Palliative Care
Opal Level of Support
In these difficult times, your heroic efforts have helped those around you feel better
protected. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed! Thank you for all your hard work
and putting yourselves on the front line.It is greatly appreciated!
Karen Filler and Michael Gyory
Opal Level of Support
Opal Level of Support
To all at TBA who have kept hope alive by giving
back during this challenging year.
KOL HAKAVOD!
Saara Gallin
Hats off to the Honorees!Steven Chang, Audrey Gelfand, Cindy
Gerson, Jen Greenspoon, Jenny LibienAnd all of our TBA Frontline Heroes.
With respect & appreciation fromthe Greller Family
Opal Level of Support
✡️✡️CONGRATULATIONS, JEN!! Roses are red.
Violets are blue.A mother’s NACHES
Is a daughter like YOU!!MAZEL TOV !!!,✡️✡️
MOMMY
Opal Level of Support
Opal Level of Support
Thank you
to all of our heroes for being the light and for bringing us hope in this crazy year.
We applaud your hard work and dedication.
With gratitude and love,Julie and Hanan Gur
Congratulations, Jen!!!
Love of learning, kindness,
compassion, and willingness to lend
a helping hand are a few descriptivesthat define you.
Mazel tov!
Not your mother (DJ)
Opal Level of Support
Opal Level of Support
A HUGE thank you to our honorees and to all who made a
difference before, during and after this pandemic.
You truly are our heroes.
Sharon, Rachel and Laura KirschnerKevin and Kristian Snyder
Thank you to our TBA honorees and thank you to our community,
whose strength and caring became a beacon of light during a
difficult time.
With gratitude,John, Phyllis, Jake & Max Leary
Opal Level of Support
Thank you, Steve and the other TBA heroes for your selfless efforts during this
very difficult time.
The Levins
Opal Level of Support
Opal Level of Support
Dear Heroes and Hope Gala Honorees,
We thank you for your many contributions to our communities and to our Temple Beth Abraham family.
With gratitude,The Ostroff Family
Gary and Farron Roboff
honor our TBA Frontline Heroes.
We hope to see everyone in person soon.
Opal Level of Support
Opal Level of Support
May TBA continue to go from strength to strength!
With our best wishes,Stuart and Anita Skolnick
Our Hero Audrey Gelfand
Circumstance turned tragedy has movedthe earth further from us.
You have helped return us to the groundfirm under our feet.
That is what heroes do.That is you.
Love, Love, Love,Mom & Dad
Opal Level of Support
Jared, Amy, Mitchell and Adam Zerman thank ALL the Temple Beth Abraham
Heroes. Your commitment and sacrifices are the definition of Tikkun Olam.
Opal Level of Support
Tributes
Congratulations Jenny.We are so proud of your work.
Love,Cousins Ruth and David
Tributes
To all the honorees - you are an inspiration within our community
and beyond. Mazel Tov!
Jane Silverman and Don Kumka
Tributes
Dear Cindy,
It’s a great honor and pleasure to co-work with you. You have been playing a critical role in antibody isolation in our group, and have contributed successfully, in many ways, to projects
generating monoclonal antibodies targeted to chronic diseases, cancers, as well as infectious diseases like Ebola and COVID-19. Your dedication and research have helped to bring
science to medicine to bless many people.Congratulations, and Iam expecting more exciting work
coming from you in the future!
Wenyi
THANKS FOR BEING OUR DAUGHTER..
MOM AND POP LIBIEN
Tributes
Tributes
Jenny Libien, MD, PhD
“Whoever save a single life is considered by scripture to have saved the whole world.” (Talmud, Sanhedrin 37a)
We are so proud of all you have accomplished this year and always!
Love, Aunt Esther, Uncle Harold, Mindy, Jamie, Elizabeth, Adam, Nicole, Brooke,
Bari, Todd, Isabelle, Eli, and Emery
Tributes
Among the many heroes of this last year are the caring members of the TBA
community. Kol Ha Kavod to you all.
Maggie and David Lissy
Tributes
Tributes
Thank You to all our Frontline and Essential Workers for your courage and perseverance this
past year and always! Stacey and Cory Notrica
Tributes
Mazel tov to all, of the honorees!Your commitment to our community is truly inspirational.
A special thank you to Audrey Gelfandfor all of your support as our Board of Education chair.
Congratulations fromYanira Quinones and the Religious School team
Temple Board and CommitteesOfficers
President Jennifer PovmanExecutive Vice President Melissa BaerRecording Secretary Amy ZermanTreasurer/Finance Chair Marc Solomon
Committee ChairsAdult Education Liz RossBoard of Education Audrey GelfandFundraising & Development Risa SwerseyHouse Neil BrucknerIsrael Marla PeersMember Services Bernice RogowitzRitual Gordon SwartzTikkun Olam Julia Gosset and Tracy Ostroff
TrusteesHerb BaerDiane GrossJulie GurMeredith SiegelDavid BrandweinBrian Schneider
Leah BloomStuart KolbertRoy Solomon
Fundraising CommitteeChair
Risa Swersey
Melissa BaerJulie Gur
Meredith SiegelAmy Zerman
Special Thanks to our Gala MCSharon DeLevie