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CH A B A D O F GR E AT E R DAY T O N

Founders Dinner

CELEBRATING FIFTEEN

YEARS OF JUDAISM DONE JOYFULLY

Special Honorees

DR . KI M & SH E L L E Y GO L D E N B E R G

DR . MI K E & AM Y BL O O M

MR . LA R RY SKO L N I C K

SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2008 � 19 SIVAN, 5768

DAVID H. PONITZ CENTER

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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The Rebbe’s unconditional love of people knew no bounds. To

the Rebbe, they all belonged. He made each one feel at home.

The Rebbe’s warm smile would heal every aching heart. The

Rebbe was always there, offering counsel and blessing, com-

fort and hope, and often, material help as well.

To the Rebbe there were no divisions among the Jewish

People. He considered every Jew his own flesh and blood. For

him, Jewish unity was not a slogan, a wish or a promise —it

was reality.

It is the Rebbe’s belief in Jewish unity, the idea that “not one

of us is complete unless all of us are included”, that expresses

the very core and essence of the Rebbe’s teachings. It is this

concept that motivates and is the driving force of Chabad of

Greater Dayton.

We dedicate this evening to the Rebbe’s memory and legacy.


The RebbeRabbi Menachem M. Schneerson ZY”O


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WelcomeBob Posner

Tehillim - PsalmsRabbi Levi Simon

Devar TorahRabbi Nochum Mangel

My StoryDaniel Sharratt

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

Introduction to Dr. Kim & Shelley GoldenbergRabbi Hillel Fox & Joan Marcus

Response

Introduction to Dr. Mike & Amy BloomJulie & Rob Bloom

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Introduction to Mr. Larry SkolnickTeri & Dan German

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Closing RemarksRabbi Shmuel Klatzkin

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1. For the conductor, a song of David.

2. May the L-rd answer you on a day of distress; may the name of the G-d of Jacob fortify you.

3. May He send your aid from His sanctuary, and may He support you from Zion.

4. May He remember all your meal offerings and may He accept your fat burnt offerings forever.

5. May He give you as your heart [desires], and may He fulfill all your counsel.

6. Let us sing praises for your salvation, and let us assemble in the name of our G-d; may the L-rd fulfill

all your requests.

7. Now I know that the L-rd saved His anointed; He answered him from His holy heavens; with the

mighty acts of salvation from His right hand.

8. These trust in chariots and these in horses, but we-we mention the name of the L-rd our G-d.

9. They kneel and fall, but we rise and gain strength.

10. O L-rd, save [us]; may the King answer us on the day we call.

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Every person has a story.

In fact, every person is a story.

Our stories are never-ending,

they are as large as life,

and as circular as time itself.

Each of our stories overlaps and interconnects,

- even with other peoples’ stories -

growing in strength, import and character.

When we listen to stories we are empowered.

Stories provoke us to look inward,

to revisit our lives’ twists and turns,

the decisions we’ve made and those that we haven’t.

Stories provoke us to look outward,

to recognize and appreciate how stories

are threads joining us to a communal fabric,

connecting us to others and to the broader world.

And ultimately, back to ourselves.

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Every organization has a story; in fact, every organization is a story. And, today we celebratethe fifteen-year-old story that is our Chabad of Greater Dayton.

Actually, Chabad's story does not begin in Dayton. It begins in the Carpathian Mountains ofEastern Europe, nearly three hundred and fifty years ago. European Jewry was at a precariouslow. Reeling from the Chelminicki pogroms which had decimated entire Jewish communities, ourmorale and hope had been shattered. The Jewish community was in a physical and spiritual cri-sis.

Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov stepped onto the scene. He began to travel from city to city andhamlet to hamlet; he was teaching…and healing. The Baal Shem Tov (as Rabbi Israel wasknown) was introducing a new perspective, known as Chassidism, which would help reinvigorateand reinspire the collective Jewish soul, showing the way toward a meaningful life, even amidstthe pain. It aimed to reignite a passionate relationship with the Divine, a deep caring for one'sfellow, and true respect for all of G-d's creation.

The Baal Shem Tov's disciples ultimately developed a variety of paths toward the Chassidicgoal. Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812) developed the Chabad-Lubavitch approachof Chassidism. “Chabad” is an acronym of three Hebrew words: CHochmah – wisdom, Binah –understanding, and Da’at – knowledge. Lubavitch, the town in which it was founded, actuallymeans brotherly love. This name is emblematic of the love and dedication that characterizesChabad-Lubavitch and its adherents.

Chabad offered an approach to the daunting challenges the Chassidic ideal poses to the aver-age person--how can one love G-d and one’s fellow wholeheartedly when even mere survivalwas difficult? How does one effect genuine internalization and enduring transformation, insteadof a fleeting spiritual experience?

Chabad advocates intellectual exploration and honest analysis as critical tools in achieving thisgoal. It shows how the natural intellect can become a partner in spirituality, integrating its holi-ness into every aspect of our lives.

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In the early 1940s, the devastation of the Holocaust brought Chabad-Lubavitch to reestablishitself in the United States. Despite American Jewry's prevalent attitude that traditional Judaismwas no longer relevant, “the Rebbe”, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902-1994), envi-sioned a world in which modernity would not be contradictory to Jewish wisdom, in which age-old values and responsibility would guide our societal advances.

The Rebbe deeply appreciated America's openness and freedom; this “country of kindness”(as the Rebbe referred to America) was fertile ground for spirituality and holiness.

The Rebbe envisioned a holistic spiritual experience, helping the world toward more meaningfulliving. And, like his predecessors, he felt strongly that Judaism - in all its intellectual richness -must be accessible to everyone, regardless of background.

The Rebbe instilled in his followers a strong sense of responsibility towards one's fellow;indeed, under his leadership, Chabad opened more than 3,000 chapters - spanning forty coun-tries on six continents - to facilitate this message. In the United States alone, more than 900centers serve communities in every state in the Union.

Locally, Chabad opened its doors in Greater Dayton in 1993. Newlyweds Rabbi Nochum andDevorah Mangel arrived here in Dayton with little Sarah’le and a big job to do. Ever consciousof the Rebbe's mission, they implemented programs and classes to strengthen Jewish identityin the area.

Soon, Chabad outgrew its first home in their Kettering apartment and a Washington Squarestorefront location became the new center as programming expanded to include Camp GanIsrael, the Jewish Learning Institute, a more frequent Beginner’s Prayer Group, and ever moreclasses and programs.

In 2003, we moved into our current home on a beautiful plot in the heart of Oakwood. After athorough rehabbing, our 9,500 squre foot building has served as an attractive home for moreand better programming offered in its supportive and comfortable surrounding. Fully-equipped

The Rebbe envisioned a holistic spiritual experience, helping the worldtoward more meaningful living. And, like his predecessors,

he felt strongly that Judaism - in all its intellectual richness - must beaccessible to everyone, regardless of background.

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classrooms host classes for all, from toddlers through adults. A well-equipped, up-to-datemulti-media library serves the community with books, CDs and Jewish software. Prayer finds ahome in the beautiful main room, which also hosts dinners and programs of all kinds. And theMitzvah Playland provides an enticing outdoor environment for creative play, learning andenjoyment.

As Chabad's programs continue to develop, our story line remains consistent: A strong commit-ment to a holistic Jewish experience for people of all ages. The commitment expresses itselfthrough our children’s learning groups, Bar and Bat MItzvah Clubs, Camp Gan Israel, prayerservices, adult education and creative holiday programming.

Our story tells of many achievements, but it also tells of an appetite for more. While we joyful-ly celebrate past accomplishments, we also recognize our greater potentialities. We ask you to

join us in making a future that is even greater!

So, today, we tell our story,

and the story of the many people who

call Chabad their own.

Stories provoke us to look inward,

to reflect and appreciate who and where we are.

And stories provoke us to look outwards,

to recognize the possibilities,

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I was raised in a High Holiday and Passover family. They belonged to a Conservative,bordering on Orthodox, synagogue. I was a Hebrew School dropout, and wasrammed through Bar Mitzvah more out of sympathy for my parents than for myaccomplishments. Even before Bar Mitzvah, I had rejected what I perceived

as that form of Judaism.

However, this was also the time of the discovery of the Holocaust and the creation of the State of Israel. Itwas these events that bound me to Judaism. Thus, I became a very committed secular Jew.

Needless to say, coming from this background, my first encounters with Chabad were confrontational. Iwas sure that these “black hats” could not fathom the rational approach to Judaism of a scientist. Was Iwrong! Over the following years I discovered the “Three I’s” of Chabad: Intelligence, Inclusion andIntegration.

Intelligence: Studying Maimonides, Talmud and other texts with Rabbi Klatzkin, I experienced the pro-foundly “scientific” side of Judaism. This has led to the course, “A Scientist in Search of G-d” givenat U.D. and the ongoing series of classes at Chabad. The latter is an honor for which I am deeplygrateful.

Inclusion: The Rebbe taught that “TheJewish people are one.” and Chabad lives bythat code. When I first attended a Chabadservice I was thrust back to the synagogueof my youth where I was embarrassed and uncomfortable because of my inability to follow an allHebrew service, even with a Hebrew-English siddur. At Chabad, I discovered the “Magic of theMinyan”, where there are no critics or judges, only fellow Jews. With their support, I discovered thetriumphant joy of accepting an aliyah without fear of embarrassment. Today, because of my limitedvision, I have to use an extra large print Hebrew only siddur and I can navigate my way through theservice comfortably and happily. For me, that is an accomplishment that dwarfs receiving a Ph.D. inphysics.

Integration: I look back on myself as having been a “fragmented Jew”. That is, I had a Jewish self, a sci-entific self and a secular self, all neatly compartmentalized. Today, thanks to my experience at Chabad. Iview myself as an “integrated Jew”. Torah teaches that HaShem is one, and the Rebbe taught that the Jewishpeople are one. There is another oneness, the oneness that is the “harmony of self”. The former cannot befully appreciated until the latter is achieved. Thanks to Chabad, I am discovering that harmony. Jewish values andwisdom permeate every aspect of my life. The compartments are gone.

For all of this, and more, I say to Chabad and the entire Chabad family of Dayton thank-you so very much for being youand Baruch HaShem.

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For all of this, and more, I say to Chabad and theentire Chabad family of Dayton thank-you sovery much for being you and Baruch HaShem.


What Brought Me to Chabad

Having lived in several different cities and having gone to many bar and bat mitzvahs, I,like most Jews have experienced may different types of services. For the most part all

the services between the 3 groups (Orthodox, Conservative and Reform) are basicallythe same.

While growing up in Cincinnati, my parents were affiliated with, and I had my BarMitzvah in an Orthodox synagogue. I was exposed to Chabad in the mid to late 70’s

and while it was comfortable at first, it quickly became uncomfortable. I felt pressurefrom the group to become more observant and just as quickly as I associated with

Chabad, I disassociated with them.

Over the past few years I have become a regular at the Chabad Center. When Chabad first moved to Dayton, I wasvery skeptical of the organization. My Brother-in-law, for years, had repeatedly told me how Chabad was making adifference in the Dayton Community and suggested that I give them a try. I did, and I am very glad.

At Chabad, it is definitely come as you are - No suit, No black tie and Noblack hat required, “gym shoes no problem,” all it takes is a desire to bethere.

What makes Chabad different from the rest? It is definitely not the service; the prayers are the very traditionalOrthodox service. What makes the difference is the atmosphere and the genuine caring of everyone there and forthe Jewish community as a whole. So many “Houses of Worship” claim “All are Welcome”, but often don’t doenough to make outsiders feel welcome. Some congregants at many “Houses of Worship” look at outsiders and newcomers and they size them up by how they are dressed, what they do for a living, and other superficial stereotypes. AtChabad, it is definitely come as you are - No suit, No black tie and No black hat required, “gym shoes no problem,” all ittakes is a desire to be there.

For me Saturday services’ is a great way to start the weekend. It gives me time to reflect and remind myself how lucky I am,and then have a great lunch.

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WHY DO I COME TO CHABAD?

My relationship with Chabad has been much more rewarding than I would have everimagined. At first I started coming to the classes for common interests and intellectu-al conversation, which was plentiful and abounding. That has grown to a mutual part-nership between me and a budding understanding of what living my life as a Jew reallymeans.

I think I was trying to seek out the answers I never had as a child, finding a way towardsmore meaning and becoming an observant Jewish person. I am the product of parents whodecided to go the other side of the bell curve as Orthadox Jews when they married. There wereno discussions of the holidays, no attending Shabbat services after I was much past the third grade.I barely remember going to Purim services and dressing in costume. We did ritually attend the High HolyHolidays. Maybe they felt guilty that there wasn’t any more than lighting Shabbat candles and saying theprayers over them and the wine.

Sunday school at synagogue was a joke. Even though my mother was a teacher for a few years, she never discussed what shetaught the children in her classes. Regrettably, whatever she discussed as instruction in Judaism was totally lost to her own family.

In my adult life, I have secretively been jealous of other friends I have grown up with who practice their religion so adeptly andknowledgeably. I describe the loss I feel of being a stranger to Jewishness as feeling like Swiss cheese…lots of holes and nothingsubstantial to plug them up.

I walked through the doors of Chabad one Saturday morning and found Rabbi Mangel actually talking one on one to a Shabbat con-gregant right in the middle of the Torah reading! Who ever heard of that?? I had never seen a rabbi ask a question to elicit dis-cussion when the Torah was being read, and I was astonished!

In the two years I have been connected with Chabad, both Rabbi Mangel and his wife Devorah have been gracious and instructive,honestly showing an interest in my life, eagerly searching to find some way to plug up the holes. I am grateful for my associationwith them, the new friends I have made, and most importantly, the new growing relationship I am developing with my G-d.

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WHAT AM I DOING AT CHABAD?

There is a beautiful Chassidic story which, like all Chassidic stories, speaks to the human condition. A person was walkingin a forest, lost for many days. He couldn't find the right path. Each time he thought he was getting somewhere, he foundhimself even more lost. This went on for days, wandering in the thick woods. Eventually, he ran into someone else who hadbeen wandering, lost in the forest. "Ahoy!" he said to the stranger. "Now that I have found you, show me the way out!”

"I don't know the way out either," said the second. "But I do know this -- do not go the way I have been going, for that isnot the way. Now let us walk on together and find the light."

And this is the human condition. We desperately seek to find meaning, to find reason.. We often feel lost, and want to findour way out. We seek to find ourselves, to love ourselves, and to believe in ourselves. Each of us knows the burden oftrouble, the weight of sadness, the load of despair. We are solitary in a crowd. We know loneliness. Yet still, as a poet oncedescribed it, “We nurse the hope to articulate the joy that sings within....behind the tragic mask of things.....Whom do wespeak to?”

The axiomatic premise of Judaism, felt with special vibrance in the Chassidic community, is that life has meaning and purpose andeach of us is significant and imbued with a Divine spark. Rabbi Nachman urged never to despair, but to pray incessantly to find ourpath.

We must be honest. At some time in life, each of us has the experience of being a wounded soul. The Torah’s message, asexpounded in Chassidic teaching, is that we can find the light we seek in Torah and Revelation, in G-d’s Nature, and in encounterswith others, who like us, are created in G-d’s image.

A transformative moment in my life was when I had “Yechidus,” a moment in time when I was able to speak and be by myself withthe Lubavitcher Rebbe. It was a numinous experience, which has engaged me since the meeting. He asked me questions about mylife, amazed me with his awareness of a dilemma my sister had in choosing a college. I would like to share from two messages Ireceived. The main one, regretfully, I did not heed.

In entering the office of “the Rebbe,” I was told to remain standing and not to stay longer then 10 minutes. He askedme to sit; I said no, it is ok. He said we both will be more comfortable. I sat. During the visit I kept looking at my

watch. He asked me why. I said I am not to stay more then 10 minutes. He said -- There is no time limit at all.

We spoke much. I was impressed with his charisma, his warmth, his palpable love and care, his nonjudg-mental bearing. I felt an amazing trust, feeling no need of any self-restraint in anything I shared.

He asked me what do I do before minyan at Yeshiva each day. I responded, I study Mishna Berurah,a text of Jewish law. He said, it might be beneficial for me to study Psalms then. I told him -- that is

The Rebbe said: A blessing is a seed. It needs nurturing to flourish.

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not me, and would be a waste of time. But I asked him why he recommended them. He said, it would help in my spiritual growth,and sensitize me to deeper ways in life. He said it was something that would be good for me in my personal life. In later years, Iunderstood the truth of his words, and regret I did not listen to him.

This meeting never left me. It was and is to me a holy moment.

Some five years ago I had personal difficulties. I retired and felt abandoned and alone. I experienced kindness from col-leagues and friends, but felt I had no real place to go to. I thought of Chabad, and decided to go one Shabbos. I wasprepared to be angry and have reason not to attend further. I expected they would not call me “rabbi,” (now I wishRabbi Mangel would call me by first name!) and I would find a cold, unresponsive welcome. But I was welcomed in amost embracing way, received honors, and was even asked to deliver a dvar torah. I saw an unusual group of people.

Everyone is embraced. There is no judgment. There is no social status. Regardless if PhD or student, Jew or nonJew, each is made to feel he or she is of supreme importance. The Divrei Torah and luncheon Chassidic stories ortalks by people present are informative and inspiring. The kiddush luncheon is outstanding.

I learned more. I saw outreach by Rabbi Mangel in ways one will never know. I saw him ask his son Lazar to watcha young non-Jewish boy who has Asberger’s. Lazar that day had the Haftorah and had to miss part of the service.I learned how a young woman lost her husband, and how Rabbi Mangel arranged to assist for the church servicewith a clergyperson of her faith. I see in ways he does not know, how he shows care and empathy. I see RabbiKlatzkin with his unusual qualities of character, too, and his encyclopedic knowledge. Rabbi Simon is unusual inhis labors to insure the growth of Chabad. Each of their spouses certainly are the Biblical helpmate from whomwe all gain.

So while I may not have listened at first to what the Rebbe said then, I believe that the Rebbe’s message is nowgetting to me in other ways. I have learned how to make my life more meaningful, and I feel that every time I readthe Psalms. So now I return to the second thing the Rebbe told me then, so many years ago. I asked the Rebbe fora blessing. He said he gave me one. I asked him how. Doesn’t he have to do something to give a bracha? He

said—I gave you a bracha. He then added that a blessing is a seed. It needs nurturing for it to flourish.

So let me close by citing some words of the Psalms that nourish the dreams we all need to live meaningfully. Thedream of a life of peace and joy is a great bracha, given to us already. By reading and thinking of the message in

these verses of the Psalms, we nurture that dream into a reality.

A multitude of peace to the lovers of Torah. Let peace be within your walls and tranquility within your palaces.

For the sake of my brothers and friends I will now say, Let peace be within you. For the sake of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good.

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My Experiences at Chabad

The way of a spiritual seeker can end up in unexpected places. So has been my life.

From a very young age I was always involved with the BIG questions – what is life? What is G-d? How do I get toknow Him? What is IT all about?

To answer these questions took me on a very long journey through yoga, Zen, and finally Kabbalah. Along theway I was observing something interesting: I had roots. Jewish roots. From where I can only surmise, but astrong pull was beginning to crowd my mind causing a restlessness that required action.I was pushed over the edge by the Zohar as I read about Abraham and how he discovered HaShem. At that

point, fear of HaShem overpowered me and I could put off my investigation into Judaism no longer.

Thank G-d for friends! Good friends. Jewish friends. So are Joan and David Marcus to me. It was Joan’s sug-gestion that landed me in a Chabad service on a December Shabbat in 2002 and it was there that I found‘home’. Through the grace and kindness of G-d, I have been at Chabad ever since.

As I am drawn strongly to the mystical teachings of Judaism, I find that the teachings and classes provided byChabad stimulate and help to answer many of the deep questions I have about life. The Chabad Rabbis have a

saying that there is no such thing as a ‘stupid’ question. The only such questions are those that are not asked!So it is that I can always ask questions and learn in an environment that is always nurturing and accepting.

Our Sages tell us to serve HaShem with joy. My experiences at Chabad fire the flames of joy and inspiration in myheart that I may do (mitzvot), pray and learn to the greatest extent I am able.

So on this, Chabad’s 15th anniversary in Dayton, I would say “Thank you”, for being there to teach me Torah and mitzvotand for providing a “home” for a mystically inclined person such as myself!

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Through the grace and kindness of G-d, Ihave been at Chabad ever since.


I first heard of Chabad when a good friend explained that he was studying Sunday mornings with a young rabbi new to Dayton. Hetold me that he thought it was interesting and I should join them. My first learning session at Chabad was eight years ago. Thelocation was a storefront on Whipp Road and Far Hills. At the time, I was reluctant and skeptical.

Immediately, however, I met Rabbi Mangel and he was so warm and friendly. He made me feel at home. Nochum asked about myreligious background. I explained that I was from Northern New Jersey and my parents were not observant, but they insisted thattheir four children attend Hebrew School (every Tuesday and Thursday after school, and Sunday morning). My parents requiredme to become Bat Mitzvah when I turned thirteen. For me this Jewish education felt like a total waste. I never learned to read orspeak Hebrew.

All I remember was hearing basic information about Jewish holidays. The only thing I could seem to remember about the experiencewas the names of my now famous class mates, Richard Lewis, the comedian and Lawrence Kudlow, thefinancial advisor.

Other than offering my own children similar experiences, and celebrating the majorJewish holidays, following my Bat Mitzvah year, my attendance of the Bar Mitzvah"circuit "every Saturday morning (Friday nights for girls) I rarely ever gave myJewish education (or lack of it) a thought. When I began to study with RabbiMangel we first read from The Mitzvot. I was like a sponge. Nochummade the information so interesting and he never made me feel selfconscious about my silly questions.

Many days our discussions veer off the topic as we discuss cur-rent events or family matters, and Nochum will always answer ourquestions with a Jewish perspective. Nochum's approach haschanged my thought process to consider G-d when answeringquestions during our discussions.

Through our time studying with Rabbi Mangel, my friend andI have brought many different friends and relatives to ourSunday morning learning sessions at the Chabad of Dayton.Each person immediately feels included and joins the dis-cussion. The warmth of Chabad and Rabbi Mangel has cre-ated a special home of study and friendship.

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Tonight, we celebrate our past,we toast to our future,

and we gather to bask in the story of our community.

We, as a community,are both the story's author and the story itself.

Through our active participation,our commitment and personal resolve,our community indeed has a story to tell.

Yasher Koach to us all!May we to continue to be

a community of stories!

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IN TRIBUTE TO

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FFIIFFTTEEEENN YYEEAARRSS AAGGOO,, a handful of people dreamed, linked arms and created Chabad of Greater Dayton. Since then, we’vecontinued to envision, to create, and to make a difference. We’ve worked to heighten religious, spiritual and moral awareness. We’ve established a dynamic center which is an island of acceptance and tolerance, irrespective of back-ground or affiliation. We’ve devoted ourselves to shaping a more meaningful world.

There’s lots to be proud of, but there’s so much more to do.

Together we can aspire to do more. Together, we can move into a future of infinite possibilities. This dinner honors a wonderful past, and launches an exciting future for us all.

WE PROUDLY SALUTE OUR HONOREES.

DAVID & JOAN MARCUS

DAVID & JANE NOVICK

BURT & ALICE SAIDEL

LEE & PATTI SCHEAR

STUART WEPRIN

ROB & JULIE BLOOM

DEBBIE FROELICH

DAN & TERI GERMAN

JIM JACOBSON

MIKE JAFFE

DAN & LINDA KRAMER

We appreciate all your help!


Special Honorees

DR. KIM & SHELLEY GOLDENBERG


Kim Goldenberg, M.D., is currently an advisor for organizational development. He has served as president of Wright StateUniversity (WSU) from 1998 to 2007. His leadership brought the university wide-spread recognition, reputation for exclellence andcommunal accliam.

Dr. Goldenberg has led teams to the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity and created an annual state-wide conference, “Questfor Community”. He also spearheaded funding for an Urban Literacy Institute and supported the development of multicultural andinternational centers. The Frydman Holocaust Resource Center and Zusman Chair of Judaic Studies were also established in collab-oration with donors and other educational institutions in Dayton.

Dr. Goldenberg was previously dean of medicine at WSU from 1990 to 1998, where he chaired a large group practice, serving morethan 30% underinsured. During his deanship the school achieved the top national academic award for community service. Dr.Goldenberg has published extensively including three books on clinical medicine. He has been a consultant to Congress on veter-an’s affairs and at the White House on health care and homeland security. He has served with distinction on state-wide commissionsand coucils and on the boards of many local organizations. He and his wife, Shelley, have been on the Beth Jacob board and areNational Hadassah Founders. He and Shelley have endowed scholarships in the arts, multicultural centers and Hillel at WSU. Hismany distinctions have been honored throughout our community and beyond.

Dr. Goldenberg began his career as a test engineer for Grumman Aerospace Corporation working on NASA’s first manned-landing onthe moon and the Navy’s first swept-wing jet. He holds a B.S. in engineering from the State University of New York at Stony Brook,M.S. in bioengineering from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and M.D. from Albany Medical College. He and Shelley, a communityvolunteer, have three children and one grandchild.

======Shelley Goldenberg currently serves on the Hadassah Board as a reporter on American – Israeli affairs and on the Beth Jacob Boardas a member of the social action committee. She is also active in the Dayton women’s study group, Feminyan, and has helped toorganize the Beth Jacob’s prayer group, Women’s Tefillah for many years.

Mrs. Goldenberg has recently served as First Lady of Wright State University (WSU) from 1998 to 2007 during her husband’s pres-idency. Her service included: the WSU Organization of Women (scholarships and steering), Public Art on Campus, and the pre-col-lege and mini university boards. She also facilitated Israeli dancing for WSU Hillel, Jewish Film Festival collaborations, and reloca-tion of the Dayton Holocaust Resources. Her commitment to dance and the arts has been expressed in a variety of prominent roles.

Mrs. Goldenberg was active in the Dayton Jewish Community Center’s (DJCC) Women’s History Month, now in Women’s Division, whereshe co-chaired “the Mikvah Project”. She also helped at WSU Camp Discovery, Hillel Academy, Aullwood Audubon and St. Vincents.

Mrs. Goldenberg’s devotion has been recognized with many awards, including the “Unsung Hero Award” bestowed at WSU by thePhi Kappa Phi Honor Society,

Mrs. Goldenberg has taught pre-school for eleven years at the DJCC and dance to people of all ages.. She holds a B.A. in Englishfrom the State University of New York at Stony Brook, with additional coursework in early childhood education. She has also received

training in dance, vocal presentation and acting.


Special Honorees

DR. MIKE & AMY BLOOM


Mike and Amy Bloom have lived in Dayton for nine years. They moved to Dayton so that Mikecould join his brother, Rob, in their Pediatric Ophthalmology practice. They have three chil-dren, Adam, age 12, Sarah, age 9, and Eliana, age 5.

Since their arrival in Dayton they have been actively involved in the Jewish community. Theirstrong commitment, their outstanding talent and their convivial personalities have broughtthem to positions of leadership. Mike serves on the board of the Jewish Federation of GreaterDayton and has taken an active role in fundraising as a co-chair of Tzedakah Sunday and as aco-chair, along with Amy, of Federation’s annual kickoff event. Mike was the 2005 recipient ofthe Dr. Allan Wasserman Young Leadership Award.

Mike regularly carves time out of his demanding schedule to attend Dayton’s longest-runninginstitutional Torah class, the “Lunch and Learn” meetings with Rabbi Mangel at Children’sHospital in which business people and professionals sit down to share lunch and study and dis-cuss Torah each week. Mike got into the class on the ground floor--it has been been going onfor as many years as Mike has resided in Dayton.

Amy serves on the Advisory Board of Chabad of Greater Dayton and formerly served on theParents’ Camp Advisory Board. She has also served on the Women’s Board of JewishFederation of Greater Dayton and the Temple Israel Religious School Committee. Amy attendsongoing classes with both Rabbi Mangel and Devorah Leah. Amy was the 2007 recipient ofthe Dorothy B. Moyer Young Leadership Award. Mike and Amy are members of Temple Israeland Beth Jacob Synagogue and are devoted supporters of Chabad.


Special Honoree

MR. LARRY SKOLNICK


Larry Skolnick was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, where his family was actively involvedin the Jewish community. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michiganand his Master’s Degree from Indiana University, Larry began his career working in private resi-dential children’s camping and corporate conference/retreat work with Camp Caribou inWaterville, Maine. After working in the private sector for a few years, he was presented with theopportunity to transfer his work experiences and skills to Jewish communal service, when madean unexpected offer to relocate to Knoxville, Tennessee and assume the role of Program Directorfor the Arnstein Jewish Community Center.

Having grown up in a very involved and committed Jewish family, where his grandparents and par-ents served in a variety of volunteer roles within the Jewish community, the example set for himby his family in terms of service to the Jewish community guided his decision to change his careerpath and begin his work on behalf of the Jewish community.

After spending 2 years in Knoxville, Larry was offered the position of Assistant Executive Directorat the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, serving the entirety of Palm BeachCounty, Florida. After 2 years as Assistant Executive Director, he was promoted to AssociateExecutive Director, assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer of the JCC’s largest branch inWest Palm Beach, overseeing all programming, fundraising and daily operations of that facility.After almost 6 years in Florida, Larry’s desire to be closer to his family led him to accept his cur-rent position as Executive Vice President of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, where hehas served as CEO for the Federation, Dayton Jewish Community Center and Dayton Area JewishSenior Service Agency since January of 1995.

Though he is proud of all of his professional accomplishments, Larry’s greatest pride is in his 5year old daughter Sophie, and his most sincere gratitude is to the Dayton Jewish Community forwelcoming them so warmly and making them feel at home in this community.


OUR FRIENDS

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SUPPORTERS

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Founders Page

We wish a special mazal tov to all the Honorees

Mazal tov and congratulations to Chabad of Greater Dayton

for fifteen years of service to our community.

Rob and Julie Bloom


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Founders Page

Congratulations to all the honorees

and to Rabbi Nochum and Devorah Leah Mangel,

Rabbi Shmuel Klatzkin andRabbi Levi and Rochel Simon.

Congratulations on celebrating yourfifteenth anniversary.

It is gratifying to be associated with you!

Edward L. Croman


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Founders Page

Our warmest congratulations to Rabbi Nochum and Devorah Mangel

and to all the honorees

at theFounders Dinner of

Chabad of Greater Dayton.

Steve and Harriet Croman


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Founders Page

Congratulations to the honorees.

Your good work is appreciated and inspiring.

Teri and Dan German


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Founders Page

Congratulations to the honorees.

And mazal tov to Rabbi Nochum and Devorah Mangel.

Rose Family Foundation


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Founders Page

Best wishes for the next fifteen years.

Lee and Patti SchearFamily Foundation


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Emerald Page

Mazal Tov to the honorees.

Best wishes to Chabad of Greater Dayton.

David and Jane Novick


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Sapphire Page

We are grateful for receiving the

Lovingkindness Award.

We wishChabad of Greater Dayton

continued success in its mission tobring the light of Judaism to every Jew.

Amy and Mike Bloom


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Sapphire Page

Congratulations to The honorees,

whose contributionsof skills and talents

enrich and invigorate both our Jewishand Dayton communities.

David and Joan Marcus


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Sapphire Page

Mazal Tov to Chabad of Greater Dayton

and our deserving honorees.

We wish you continued success in all yourendeavors.

The Vandersluis Family


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We proudly salute our children,Rabbi Nochum and Devorah Leah Mangel,

on fifteen years of Chabad of Greater Dayton.

May Hashem guide you in the holy work ofour Rebbe and grant you success in lighting

the lamps of Jewish souls.

Rabbi Nissen and Raizel Mangel


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Platinum Page

Congratulations to Chabad of Greater Dayton

for 15 Years of Service to our Community

And

Congratulations to Michael and Amy Bloom

Jack and Barbara Gerbs

www.quanexus.com937-885-7272


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Mazal Tov to Chabad of Greater Dayton.

You are an asset to our community.

Congratulations to all the honorees.

Stuart and Gail Weprin


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Gold PageCongratulations

To All The Honorees

We appreciate all the hard work you do for ourentire community

Sincerely,The Feldman, Moscowitz, and Foster

Families


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Mazal Tov toRabbi Nochum & Devorah Leah Mangel

We are so proud of you!

Your classmate and friend,Mendy and Sima Gansburg


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Gold Page

Best wishes toRabbi Nochum Mangel

Keep up the good work!

Your friend,Meir Gniwisch

andICE.com


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Gold Page

Congratulations & Best Wishes


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Gold Page

Mazal Tov to all the honorees!

Susan and David Joffe


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Gold Page

Mazal Tov!Chabad’s presence in Dayton continues to

enrich our lives.Rabbi Nochum and Devorah MangelRabbi Shmuel and Naomi Klatzkin

Rabbi Levi and Rochel Simon

We thank you - you are a guiding light in thecommunity.

Donald and Harriet KlassDavid and Thea, Deborah and Michael Klass


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Gold Page

Taking a class through JLI - $60

A trip to Israel - $3000

Chabad in our community - Priceless

Linda and Dan Kramer


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Gold PageRabbi Isser and Miriam Smetana

Rabbi Hershel and Chanie SpalterS. Jose, Costa Rica

Rabbi Levi and Shternie BlockWestfield, New Jersey

Rabbi Yitzi and Rochie MagalnikRancho Palos Verdes, California

Rabbi Dovid and Malkie Smetana,Rabbi Mendy and Sternie Smetana

Rabbi YossiRabbi Sholom and Dina Simon

Brooklyn, New YorkShaya and Dina Smetana

Zalman SmetanaMontreal, Quebec

Mazal Tov to our daughter, sister andson/brother-in-law

Devorah Leah and Rabbi Nochum Mangel


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Gold Page

Mazal Tov& Best Wishes

to all the honorees.

Barbara and Bill WeprinThe Beerman Foundation


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Gold Page

Mazal Tovto all the honorees

May continue to be an inspiraton to the entirecommunity.

Michael and Karen Weprin


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Gold PageRabbi Mendy and Malkie Herson

Chabad of Greater Somerset County, NJ

Rabbi Yisroel and Chana Alta MangelChabad Jewish Center Blue Ash, OH

Rabbi Mendy and Dini MangelChabad of Cherry Hill, NJ

Rabbi Zalman and Gittel RothNew Haven, CT

Congratulations,Rabbi Nochum and Devorah Leah Mangel,

on fifteen years of growth with Chabad of Greater Dayton

May you go from strength to strength.


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Silver PageRabbi Akiva said:

“Israel may be likened to a bird. As the birdcannot fly without wings, so Israel can do

nothing without its leaders.”Leviticus Rabbah 11:8

Thank you for being the wings that help our community to fly!

Mazel Tov to Kim and Shelley, Mike and Amy,and Larry on an honor well deserved.

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Dayton Jewish Community Center

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Dayton Area Jewish Senior Service Agency


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We wish all the honorees,Mazal Tov.

May you continue to be a source of strengthto the community.

Mike and Natalie Albert


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Silver Page

Congratulation to all the honorees

and to Chabad of Greater Dayton

Bernstein’s Fine CateringSteve Bernstein


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Silver Page

Mazal Tov to all the honorees!

Enrique and Ruth Ellenbogen


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Silver PageMazal Tov and Chazak V’nitchazaik to

Dr. Michael and Amy Bloomand

Mr. Larry Skolnick.

Yasher Koach toChabad of Greater Dayton

Special Thanks to our parents and childrenwhose love has inspired and supported us

and to the people of the Dayton community whose collaboration has been

invaluable.

Shelley and Kim Goldenberg


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Congratulations to all the honorees!

Mike and Marcia Jaffe


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Silver Page

Congratulations to the honorees!

and Your 15th anniversary

We invite you to visit our Oakwood Officeto experience the best in personal and

business banking.


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Congratulations to the special honoreeson this celebration.

Seb Meluzzo


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Congratulations to all the honoreesand to

Rabbi Nochum and Devorah Leah Mangelfor their hard work on behalf of the

Dayton community.

Produce One Ervin and Wendi Pavlofsky


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Rabbi Nachman and Clara SimonDelmar, New York

Rabbi Aharon and Esther GoldsteinAnn Arbor, Michigan

Mazal Tov to our dear children!

May you continue to go from strength tostrength in your holy work.


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Mazal Tov to the honoreesand Chabad of Greater

Dayton

Debby and BobGoldenberg

Mazal Tov and best wishes toDr. Kim and Shelley

Goldenberg for being chosen among this

year’s honorees.

We greatly admire your dedication to improving thecommunity, and wish you

continued success in all yourendeavors.

May you continue to inspire usand others.

Love,Your children, grandchild, theHalperins and Bernice Ness.


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Mazal Tov & Best Wishes

To all the honorees

Yasher Koach to Chabad of Greater Dayton

May you continue to be aninspiration to the entire

community.

Eva, Tom and DavidRosenberg

Yasher Koach to all the honorees.

Wishing Chabad of Greater Dayton

continued success. We would not be where we

are without you!

With kind thoughts to all ofour friends and family in

Dayton.

Andrew, Tricia, Samuel andBradley Rosentsein


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L’Chaim and Mazal Tov

From Jeff, Rina, Danieland Avery Thau

We saluteChabad

andits honorees

on this special anniversary.

Keep up your great work.

Alice and Burt Saidel


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Quarter PageCongratulations to all!

Bill E. KatzS P Agency, Inc.

Mazel Tov

Larry

Carole and Bernie Rabinowitz

Mazal Tov & Best Wishes to all the honorees.

May you continue to be an inspiration to the entire

community.

Fran and Lloyd Goldenberg andFamily

L’Chaim tothe honorees

From Strength to Strength

Beverly Saek & Family


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Quarter PageCongratulations to the honoreesand thank you

Chabad for the value you bring to our

community!

Felice and Michael Shane

Mazel Tov Kim & Shelley Mike & Amy

and Larry!Best Wishes to you all!

Brad & Cassie JacobsSteve & Rachel Jacobs

Adam & Julie Waldman

Thank-you and wishes for a bright future for

Chabad of Greater Dayton

Stuart & Doris Fickler

Mazal Tov Devorah Malkah Wittig


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GreetingsAsher Family and Mom Bloom

Good wishes to our daughter-in-law and son, Amy & Michael Bloom.

We are proud of their efforts in the Chabad community.Marty and Laura Bloom

Congratulations!Drs. Felix and Erika Garfunkel

Congratulations and best wishes to all the honorees.Beverly GutermanRobert Weisman

Barbara and Howard Sanderow


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