A P R I L 4 , 2 O I 9

L A N D M A R K O N T H E PA R K

I 6 O C E N T R A L PA R K W E S T

W E L C O M E T O

H O N O R I N G

PAMELA & PETER TAKIFF

Romemu is a welcoming,

experiential, irreverently

pious, intergenerational

community that elevates

and transforms individuals

and communities into more

compassionate human

beings through the lens

of Jewish wisdom.

We are devoted to a post-

denominational Judaism

that engages the heart, mind,

and body, that transcends

labels, that is joy-based

and contemplative, ecstatic

and reverential, and that is

connected to our tradition,

yet open to truth, wherever

it is found.

B E N E F I T H O S T S 2 O I 9Thank You to our incredible Co-Chairs, Caroline Ellen and Susie Schein,

and Co-Chair Emeritae, Allegra Kochman and Paula Yormak, for being the

driving force behind the success of the 2OI9 Romemu Benefit. Every detail is

a testament to your dedication, selflessness, exactitude, and foresight.

To our Vice Chairs, Host Committee, and to Marla Alt, Wendy Handler,

Fred Imberman, Lisa Phillips, Karyn Schiller, and Janice Tannin, we are

forever grateful for your passion and commitment. You have

rallied this community and turned vision into reality.

Shari Rosenfeld and Yoni Barnhard

Carol Bowen and Alan Bernstein

Susan and Bryan Binder

Judi and John Hannan

Marcie and Fred Imberman

Wendy and Sidney Ingber

Elana Shneyer and Adam Kaufman

Marina and Andrew Lewin

Karen and Michael Maxim

Allegra Kochman and Scott Osman

Lisa Phillips

Robin Bernstein and John Ruskay

Campbell Brown and Dan Senor

Caroline Ellen and Rick Temerian

Jade Netanya Ullmann

Marla Alt and Jeff Wallace

Marcia Meislin and Steve Weinstein

Hali Weiss and Jay Rosen

Amy and Evan Wildstein

Paula and Jeffrey Yormak

About Pamela & Peter TakiffEsteemed honorees Pamela and Peter Takiff have

been instrumental in building Romemu’s vision.

Peter served as Romemu’s Board Chair for three years and in that time helped steer Romemu to become a thriving organization reaching thousands of families locally and many more globally. During Peter’s tenure, Romemu introduced consistent livestream services and classes, offering thousands the opportunity to join in and share community beyond the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Before chairing the Board, Peter served as Treasurer, a member of the Executive Committee, and chaired the Development Committee. Most notably, Peter led the successful search for Romemu’s permanent home, instrumental in creating the current Romemu Campus on 105th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Peter’s ability to stay calm, centered and affable in the midst of chaos makes him an inspiring leader.

Pamela, a talented human rights attorney, has co-led workshops at Romemu to explore the issues of sex trafficking in NYC. This work culminated in a Romemu multi-faith seder inspired by her work. Pamela is an incredible host and has a deep sense of how to cultivate and deepen the community around

her. Pamela also brings her beautiful, soulful presence to our shul

each Shabbat.

Pamela and Peter’s generosity and outsized hearts have truly catalyzed Romemu to reach new heights. We are inspired by their passion, humility, and kindness, and feel

deeply honored to honor them.

C O - C H A I R S

Caroline Ellen

Susie Schein

Allegra Kochman — Emerita

Paula Yormak — Emerita

V I C E - C H A I R S

Angie and Norman Atkins

Caren and Arthur Fried

Daun and Peter Hauspurg

Heidi and Richard Rieger

Karyn and Marc Schiller

Susan and Stan Schneider

Shelley Levine and Larry Schwartz

Betsy and Richard Shuster

Harriet and Marc Suvall

H O S T C O M M I T T E E

VISIONARY

Dan Senor & Campbell Brown

Judi & John Hannan

BEACON

Friends of IJKL

Daun & Peter Hauspurg

LUMINARY

Heidi & Richard Rieger

Pamela & Peter Takiff

SAGE

Helene & Ziel Feldman

Gelfand Family Foundation

Annette & Joel Laitman

MYSTIC

Wendy & Sidney Ingber

Kenneth & Dorothy Pasternak

Karyn & Marc Schiller

Betsy & Richard Shuster

Bettina & Spencer Waxman

CONTEMPLATIVE

Nora & Jordan Anderson

Caren & Arthur Fried

Marcia Meislin & Steven Weinstein

T H A N K YO U

T O O U R 2 O I 9

B E N E F I T

S P O N S O R S

SPIRITUAL

Michael & Suzy Appelbaum

Angie & Norman Atkins

Susan & Bryan Binder

Shari & Maurice Gluckstadt

Julie & Joel Greenblatt

Marcie & Fred Imberman

Elana Shneyer & Adam Kaufman

Valerie Bernard Kanofsky

Edward Kremer

Richard Chused & Elizabeth Langer

Marina & Andrew Lewin

Larry Schwartz & Shelley Levine

Karen & Michael Maxim

Anne & Ted Oshman

Allegra Kochman & Scott Osman

Lisa Phillips

Elise & Howard Rubin

Marcella Kanfer Rolnick & Josh Rolnick

Hali Weiss & Jay Rosen

Yoni Barnhard & Shari Rosenfeld

Karyn Gershon & Ed Rosenfeld

Ronnie & Joseph Scharfman

Susan & Stanley Schneider

Judy Fried Siegel & Jonathan Siegel

Jean Steiner

Harriet Kaplan Suvall & Marc Suvall

Eloise Jackson & Eric Teitel

Caroline Ellen & Rick Temerian

Jade Netanya Ullmann

Nancy Vick

Marla Alt & Jeff Wallace

Liora & Stephen Yalof

SEEKER

Nancy & Frank Levin

Susan Schor

Debra Skyler

COMMUNITY

Frances Ashley

Lisa & Michael Cader

Kenneth DuBow

Debra & Brian Ezratty

Susan Silverstein & Pamela Gross

Deborah Hendell

Joan Levin

Staci Levine

Sally & Steve Paridis

Sharon & Ari Wallach

PA M E L A & P E T E R ,

This year’s High Holiday theme was, AWAKEN: Truth. The quality of truth,

emet (אמת) is so important that every morning, at the conclusion of the

most important Jewish prayer, the Sh’ma, we add the word, emet, truth.

The very next word of the next prayer, is v’yatziv (ויציב) or solid, stable,

dependable, immovable.

Emet V’yatziv. True and Trusted. Honest and Dedicated. Real and Reliable.

Pamela & Peter.

This evening began many evenings ago—many years in fact—when you

entered the Romemuniverse. You are both so accomplished, beautiful,

talented and exceptional. You have so many gifts and laudable attributes

that we could enumerate.

There is, however, one quality, more essential to who you are that has

touched our lives and the lives of all who know you, and that is the truth,

the emet, of your love.

Your love for one another is a love that still burns deeply, as evidenced by

the way you gaze at one another (blush alert).

Your love for your children as you bring them to mind. Your love for your

friends and your love of community, music, justice, spirituality, and Romemu.

And oh how you have loved Romemu.

With your heart Pam, you gave yourself to teaching our community about the

reality of trafficking. With your heart Pam, you breathe in the beauty and pathos

of each Romemu service, often letting us know how the music or message

touched you. And with your heart, dear Pam, we have seen tears well up in

you as you speak about the connection Romemu has provided you in your

own spiritual journey.

You too Peter, have loved us and our community with an open heart. With your

heart Peter, you held Romemu as our indefatigable Board chair for three years,

guiding us as we grew and matured. With your heart Peter, you scoured the

Upper West Side for years for possible buildings in which to create a permanent

home for Romemu. And with your heart, dear Peter, you discovered the most

unlikely of all buildings for sale, literally across the street from our place of

worship, and, ironically, one of the places where Romemu ’s first services as a

full-time community were held. And with heart, and your sage guidance, you

held our hand through every step of this complex sale until the keys to the new

Romemu building were delivered. You said you would find us a home, Peter,

and as always a man of your word, you found it.

Emet V’yatziv. True and Trusted. Honest and Dedicated. Real and Reliable.

Pam & Peter, we love you.

RABBI DAVID INGBER, FOUNDER & SENIOR RABBI

JEFFREY CAHN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

J E N N I F E R R O T H

is a Senior Vice President

in Business Development at

Sotheby’s New York. Over

the course of a dynamic and

varied career, she has developed an international

base of clients in Impressionist and Modern Art,

Contemporary Art, Israeli Art and Judaica. She

is a board member of Artis, an independent

nonprofit organization that broadens international

awareness and understanding of contemporary

art from Israel. She is the immediate past

president of the American Friends of Bezalel,

Israel’s National Academy of Art and Design.

Jennifer holds an M.A. degree

from Columbia University in New York.

“Raise your words,

not voice.

It is rain that grows flowers,

not thunder.”

–RUMI

T H A N K YO U T O O U R

AUCTIONEER

PRIVATE DINNER AND CRUISE ON THE YACHT QUINTESSENTIAL16 SEATS AVAILABLE

Win a once in a lifetime opportunity to board a stunning private 100 foot yacht with private chef and crew and enjoy a sunset sail around the New York harbor. This event is limited to 16 lucky winners. The evening will include specialty cocktails and a gourmet dinner, all while sailing by the majestic Statue of Liberty, historic Ellis Island, and the incredible New York City skyline. This is not to be missed.

Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2019Rain date: September 17thLocation: Chelsea Piers

PRIVATE CONCERT / SING ALONG WITH PETER YARROWSinger Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary (Puff the Magic Dragon, If I Had a Hammer, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Blowin’ in the Wind, and more) is adored by audiences of all ages! Peter Yarrow will come to your home to create a special event to engage a multi-generational group in song and cheer! Does someone in your family have a birthday or simcha on the horizon? Does your children’s school need a stellar star? Bid on this magical opportunity!

Date: Your choice!Location: Peter can travel to your home or other locations in New York City, Westchester, Fairfield, or New Jersey.

UES PENTHOUSE DINNER AND SALON WITH RABBI DAVID INGBER26 SEATS AVAILABLE

An exclusive dinner and teaching with Rabbi David Ingber, hosted at an extraordinary penthouse/rooftop on the Upper East Side. Enjoy a private chef’s menu and an intimate evening of stimulating learning, singing, and conversation.

Date: Monday, June 3rd, 2019Location: Upper East Side

CENTER ROW HAMILTON AND DINNER AT JEAN-GEORGES’ ABC KITCHEN4 SEATS AVAILABLE

Have you been meaning to get tickets for years? Now is the time, with this group of four impossible-to-get second row center seats! Start your evening of groundbreaking theater with an exquisite dinner at Jean-Georges’ equally trailblazing locavore restaurant. The luminous, boho-chic ambience and fresh, organic fare will be the perfect appetizer for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revisionary depiction of an American icon.

Date: Thursday, August 15, 2019Location: Richard Rodgers Theatre

NYC NIGHT ON THE TOWN! Your magical evening starts with dinner for two at Porter House, located in the Time Warner Center, with sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Following dinner, enjoy Jazz at Lincoln Center. Then head downtown to Robert De Niro’s boutique Greenwich Hotel, for a night’s stay for two in a Superior

room at this chic hotel featuring gorgeous bedrooms decked out in Moroccan tile and Carrara marble, a traditional Japanese bamboo spa, and a stylish Parisian cocktail bar.

Date: Saturday, June 8th, 2019Location: Jazz at Lincoln Center

Date restrictions may apply. Dinner and

hotel stay may be redeemed for the

same date or different dates.

PADDLE RAISE

LIVE AUCTION ITEMSPLEASE FIND THE CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR ALL

AUCTION ITEMS ON THE LAST PAGE OF THIS JOURNAL

FUND A FUTURE RABBI TO SPREAD ROMEMU FOR ALL TO ENJOY

The first-ever contemplative Yeshiva, Romemu’s Yeshiva, launches

this summer and there are 20+ highly capable young leaders

enrolled! Students are largely subsidized and receive stipends.

Students will learn for six weeks and take away an extraordinary

sense of silence in prayer, deep knowledge of Hasidic and

Kabbalistic text, and be skilled in leading a contemplative prayer

service. Cost per student is $15,000, and students pay $500.

Help us raise $300,000 to fund this year’s Yeshiva.

FUND THE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE OF MUSIC AT ROMEMU

Romemu = music, movement, and meditation. Romemu’s soulful

and professional clergy and musicians create the vehicle for seekers

worldwide to drop in and connect with their ancestors, spirit, and

themselves. Funds go toward paying for musicians, clergy, and

our sound system. Help us raise $100,000 to fill the sounds of

the sanctuary with music for one year.

FUND A SEEKERS STUDENT

At Romemu’s Seekers Holistic Hebrew School, families explore the

power and beauty of embodied Jewish spiritual life. Our students

develop tools to live ethical, joyful, and connected Jewish lives.

We are committed to making a Jewish education accessible to all,

and your support makes a difference.

FUND A ROMEMU MEMBER

The actual cost of membership at Romemu is $5000/year per unit

(family or single). Very few of our members pay that price, and the

shul is largely subsidized by the largesse of wonderful donors. Help

support (Romemu’s general operations) by funding a member!

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who, from the moment they joined Romemu in

2010, wasted little time in assuming the mantle

of leadership. Their poise, passion, and know-

how helped transform Romemu from a local

spiritual hub to a national, pioneering leader

of post-denominational Judaism, holistic in

practice and ecstatic in process. As Board

Chair for three years, Peter’s style of guidance

and governance exuded warmth and wisdom.

Together, Pam and Peter personify Romemu’s

values of inclusivity, compassion, thoughtful

inquiry, and energy in motion.

Pam and Peter—you are a guiding light. You set

a standard of excellence that is a marvel and an

inspiration. It is a privilege to work with you as

colleagues and celebrate with you as friends.

Mazel tov on all your good deeds. May they

continue to be as numerous as the stars.

WITH GRATITUDE AND BLESSINGS,

THE ROMEMU BOARD

W E A R E C E L E B R AT I N G

TO OUR BELOVED

ROMEMU COMMUNITY,

FAMILY & FRIENDS—

THANK YOU!

WITH LOVE & GRATITUDE,

PAM & PETER

proudly supports

the work of

Romemu in bringing

a transformative and

immersive Jewish

experience to our

local community.

THE PASTERNACK

FAMILY

FOUNDATION

IN HONOR OF

PAM & PETER TAKIFF

Two of the most dedicated

people in Tikkun Olam. Your

commitment to social justice,

philanthropy, Jewish values and

spirituality are a guiding light

in every aspect of your lives.

We are so proud of all of

your accomplishments.

With much love,

Helene & Ziel Feldman

“ BLOOM

W H E R E

YO U A R E

P L A N T E D.”

PAM & PETER

–HANOVER, 2OO4

WE LOVE YOU!

THE GELFAND AND STEARNS COUSINS

To Rabbi David, our dear son,

to Ariel, and tothe entire Romemu community for the

wonderful work that you do: Mazel tov and yasher koach!

We are so proud of you!

SIDNEY & WENDY INGBER

TO THE MOST

DESERVING

HONOREES,

PAM & PETER,

MAZEL TOV!

M A Z E L TOV

TO OUR 2OI9

HONOREES—

PA M E L A & P E T E R

Thank you for your

outstanding leadership

and service to Romemu!

A DA M J . K L A B E R

T O T H E H O N O R E E S Pamela & Peter Takiff for their dedication, to Rabbi David for another year of inspiring leadership, and to the entire Romemu staff and community for creating such a wonderful center for Jewish spirituality and learning.

ANNETTE ROTTER & JOEL LAITMAN

MAZEL

TOV!

CO N G RAT U L AT I O N S

Your grace & humility

inspire us all.

W I T H M U C H L O V E ,

Heidi & Richard Rieger

PA M & P E T E R

Thank you for your

leadership, your

genuineness, and

your commitment.

You are true pillars

for our community!

MUCH LOVE, RICHARD & BETSY SHUSTER

PAM &

PETER

and community.

TO PAM & PETER,

MAZEL TOV! JUDI & JOHN HANNAN

Our earliest Romemu friends

who showed us love

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S

PA M & P E T E RA WELL-DESERVED HONOR

J O S E P H & S Y L V I A Y A S G U R

WITH

LOVE &

GREAT

RESPECT

for all you do

on behalf of

the Romemu

community,

congratulations

on this well-

deserved honor.

DAUN & PETER HAUSPURG

PAMELA & PETER,

L E A D E R S .

F R I E N D S .

I N S P I R AT I O N .

You have been all of those for us. For our family. For the Romemu community. We love you.

Ahava raba ahavtanu. With a great love you have loved us.

ARIEL, DAVID, BAER, TAL, AND OR

DREAMWITH US.

THE ROMEMU CAMPUS A B O DY T O H O U S E R O M E M U ’ S S O U L

Our home on both sides of 1O5th Street.

We are pleased to contribute

our experience, time, and

energy to help bring the new

Romemu Center to life!

And applaud Peter and Pam

for their abundant kindness

and generosity to Romemu.

HALI WEISS, AIA

Associate

Abelow Sherman Architects

abelowsherman.com

Architecture with creativity and clarity

ALLEGRA KOCHMAN, AIA

Prinicipal

Allegra Kochman Architecture

AKAInsight.com

Design for light, views, and space

WE THANK

RABBI INGBER, ARIEL,

AND THE ENTIRE

ROMEMU LEADERSHIP

FOR ELEVATING OUR

COMMUNITY. MAY THIS

JOURNEY TOGETHER

CONTINUE TO INSPIRE

THE BEST IN ALL OF US.

MAZEL TOV

TO OUR HONOREES,

PAM & PETER!

DAN SENOR & CAMPBELL BROWN

MAZEL TOV ON THIS

WELL-DESERVED HONOR.

YASHER KOACH!

W I T H L O V E , T H E B I N D E R S ,

G R E E N B L AT T S & T E E B O R S

PAMELA& PETERWE ARE SO BLESSED AND GRATEFUL

FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND

COMMITMENT TO ROMEMU.

Blessings for continued success from The Institute of Jewish Knowledge and

Learning (IJKL) and the Chevreh of the “IJKL Sunshine Shabbaton

with Rabbi David Ingber”

Keep on singing a new song!

Visit us online at www.IJKL.org and when you’re in South Florida!

PAMELA & PETER—

You lead by example

You love with a full heart

You are dear friends to many

You are generous with your gifts

You honor us with your presence

We are proud to call you our friends!

We are grateful for all you do for

our community and beyond!

WITH SO MUCH LOVE, Caren & Arthur Fried

Celebrate your joyous

occasion with Romemu

and sponsor a kiddush!

SIMCHAS TO CONSIDER:

» Baby naming

» Bris

» B Mitzvah

» Engagement and aufruf

» Wedding

» Birthday or anniversary

Please email chantelle@romemu.org

for more details!

TO EVERYONE AT ROMEMU

FROM EVERYONE AT

&

L O V E & B E S T W I S H E S

עשה לך רב, וקנה לך חבר“Make for yourself a Rav, a teacher;

get for yourself a friend”

Pirkei Avot 6:1

WITH DEEP GRATITUDE TO

RABBI DAVIDRABBI DIANE

CHAZAN BASYAAnd the entire Romemu team who

teach us, enlighten us, inspire us!

מזל טוב

PAMELA & PETER TAKIFFfor their dedication and work on

behalf of the Romemu community.

May Romemu continue to grow

from strength to strength.

NORA & JORDAN ANDERSON

PAM & PETER,

Your lights kindle so many others. Thank you.

And how grateful weare for the blessingof new friendship.

ELYSE FRISHMAN & DANNY FREELANDER

Peter & Pam, You inspire all of us.

We are so grateful you give of your deepest and most wonderful selves

to our community.LOVE

ANGIE & NORMAN ATKINS

THANK YOU TO PETER & PAM

For all you do for our beloved Romemu!

And thanks to so many of you for

making Romemu the home we

have searched for all of our

lives. Our hearts are filled

with gratitude and joy!

WITH LOVE, MARCIA MEISLIN

& STEVE WEINSTEIN

THANK YOU, PAM & PETER!

We are so grateful to be a part

of the amazing Romemu

community that we call home.

LOVE, LISA PHILLIPS & DAUGHTER HAZEL

We all celebrate the grace,wisdom & support of

Pam & Peter Takiff

and personally we feel blessed with the warmth

of your friendship.

MAURICE & SHARI GLUCKSTADT

“Just like moons and like suns,

With the certainty of tides,

Just like hopes springing high,

Still I’ll rise.”

–MAYA ANGELOU

YOU GIFT US!MAZEL TOV,

PAM & PETERJUDY & JOHN SIEGEL

PR

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T O B E P AR

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F

M A R C I E & F R E D I M B E R M A N

RABBI DAVID & ARIEL,Thank you for welcoming us into the

community and elevating our lives.

.ופרש עלינו סוכת שלומךMichael, Suzy, Sydney, Mia

CONGRATS!TO PETER & PAM—WE ARE ALL

BLESSED BY YOUR GRACIOUS SERVICE T O T H I S C O M M U N I T Y

E R I C & E L O I S E T E I T E L

“Daring leaderswho live into their values are never

silent about hard things.”

PAM & PETER,Open hearts, clear focus,

and kindness. YOU EMBODY ROMEMU.

We treasure your friendship.

THANK YOU, SHELLEY LEVINE & LARRY SCHWARTZ

TO PETER & PAM,CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS HONOR—TO TWO OF THE FINEST PEOPLE WE KNOW.

LOVE ALWAYS, JAMIE & JEFF ROSEN

Toda Raba Rav David for your daring, your values, your leadership.

SHARI ROSENFELD & YONI BARNHARD

LIORA & STEPHEN YALOF

MAZEL TOV ROMEMU

PAM & PETER,

Thank you for opening our hearts with your

loving presence. You make our community and our

world a better place.

CAROLINE, RICK, MAX

& LUCY TEMERIAN

We could not have gotten this

far without your dedication,

vision, and persistence!

WARMEST GRATITUDE!

RONNIE SCHARFMAN & JOSEPH YOUNGERMAN

KOL HA KAVOD & MAZEL TOV, PAMELA & PETER

With our love and thanks

to Peter & Pamela Takiff

for all that you do for

Romemu. May we go from

strength to strength.

MARINA & ANDREW LEWIN

To Pam & PeterThank you for

embodying thespirit of Romemu.

Warm wishes,ANNE & TED OSHMAN

Dear Pam & Peter,With deep appreciation

for all you do for our community.

Thank you to Rabbi David, board, staff, & committees—

for everything!MARC & HARRIET KAPLAN SUVALL

MAZEL TOV

To Pam & Peter Takiff. Your commitment to Jewish life and

innovation is inspiring!

Warmest wishes,ELISE & HOWARD RUBIN

DEAR PAM & PETER,

MAZEL TOV AND THANKS

FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE

CONTRIBUTION TO OUR

ROMEMU COMMUNITY.

WITH GREAT LOVE, VALERIE KANOFSKY

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR NESHAMAH &

YETZIRAH MEMBERS!Your generous support breathes life into our programming and creates worlds of opportunity for growth and connection.

For more info on these special membershipbenefits, contact miriam@romemu.org

WITH GRATITUDEto Pamela & Peter Takiff

for helping to create this

beautiful Jewish community.

KARYN GROSSMAN GERSHON

& EDWARD ROSENFELD

PAMELA & PETER, MAZEL TOVon being honored for your contribution to the continued growth of Romemu. You are an inspiration to all of us.

LOVE, SUSAN, STAN, ALEX, MAX,

ANDREW, MICHAEL, RACHEL & ELI

Peter & Pam,CONGRATULATIONS!

We celebrate you with deep gratitude for years of guidance,

heart & commitment to the Romemu community.

ALL OUR LOVE,

PAULA & JEFFREY YORMAK

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WELL-

DESERVED

HONOR!

OUR LOVE,

JOANIE & CHUCK

In honor of our

favorite grandsons,

Baer, Tal, and Or,

and, of course,

their parents,

David & Ariel

PHYLLIS & ELLIOTT

ROSEN

THANK YOU

Pamela & Peter

for your vision and

deep commitment

to Romemu.

WENDY &

HOWARD HANDLER

MAZEL TOV

ROMEMU!

NANCY &

FRANK LEVIN

MAZEL TOV,PAM & PETER

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU’VE

DONE TO HELP ROMEMU

CONTINUE TO GROW.

WITH LOVE,ELANA, ADAM,

JASON & LAYLA SHNEYER

Mazel Tov to Pamela & Peter Takiff on this wonderful honor. Your hard work and continued support of the Romemu community is inspiring.

–DEBRA & BR I AN EZRATTY

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. –S HEL LY & CARMI FREDMAN

To Pam & Peter Takiff, Congratulations! From your friends at the Outward Bound Center for Peacebuilding.

–TOM GL AI SYER

Mazel tov to Pamela & Peter Takiff and warm wishes to everyone at Romemu.

–STACI L EV I NE

Thank you, Pam & Peter, for your loving commitment to Romemu.

– SU SAN SCHOR & GERRY OP P ENHEIMER

Dear Pam and Peter, Mazel Tov! Thank you for all of the gifts that you bring to our community.

– D IANE BURHENNE & JUDY R IBNICK

Thank you for your love and leadership. –HAL I W EI SS & JAY ROSEN

Pam, Peter—mazel tov!!! And love to everyone. –L IZ & N IGEL SAVAGE

Thank you Romemu community for being. In loving memory of my father, David Israel Hendell z’’l

–DEBORAH HENDELL S H IMKO

Congratulations to the wonderful honorees and all who contributed to make this such a successful year.

– PAMELA GROSS & S USAN S ILVERSTE IN

Romemu offers a profound thank you to filmmaker, activist, and educator, Judith Helfand, for her

contribution of heart, mind, and video brilliance.

ROMEMU YESHIVA PROVIDES FUTUREJEWISH LEADERS WITH INTENSIVE SPIRITUAL STUDY & JEWISH PATHWAYS FOR SELF-TRANSFORMATION.

It serves an integral role in scaling Romemu’s

impact by training and inspiring spiritual leaders

from around the world.

For more information about Romemu Yeshiva Programs,

romemu.org/yeshiva

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Bruce Blank • Alan Blum • Ruth & Robi BlumensteinEleanor Harrison Bregman • Caterina Bartha &

Jacob Daniels • Julia Goldstein & Eric DavisDara Schaefer & David Greenberg • Gary Delfiner

Rick Elezi • Juliet Elkind-Cruz & Oswaldo CruzDavid Gilad Fishman • Hindy Poupko & Seth GalenaKaren & Jonathan Goldstick • Jamie & Gary Gordon

Janee Graver • Ann & Andy Greenfield Phyllis & Andy Herz • Martha Evenson & Daniel Hoffman • Scott & Marcy Kalish

Andrea & Mark Kaplan • Shari & Steve KaplanSusan Mitrani-Knapp & Fred Knapp

Jennifer Krawet, PsyD • Dina & Yockanan KushnirNancy McGaw • Wendy Goldberg Miles

Mijanou Rachel Mosher • Ana Cutter PatelAmy & David Pollack • Barbara G. Raab

Romemu Wise Aging Group • Laura & Merrill RotterIlene Sameth • Liz & Nigel Savage • Michael Schwamm

Joan Siegel • Barbara Smolek • Karen SobelToniann & Ron Solarz • Inna Postolov Stillman

Janice & Matthew Tannin • Sharon Goldman Wallach & Ari Wallach • Peter Yarrow

Jory Zimmerman • Adina Zion • Jane Zirin

WE ARE ROMEMU’S SEEKERS HOLISTIC HEBREW SCHOOL By nurturing connection and compassion in our children,

we prepare them to heal all that is broken in the world.

Seekers Holistic Hebrew School: Training socially conscious,

spiritually and Jewishly inspired children through our ancient

wisdom traditions.

L E A R N M O R E AT :

romemu.org/wisdom/seekers

THANK YOU FORCELEBRATING WITH US:

R O M E M U B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

Olam Hesed Yibaneh

עולם חסד יבנהThe world is built on love

DE AR PAM & PE TE R ,

You have inspired us all with your love for one

another, our community and for justice. Your gifts are

cornerstones in the foundation of Romemu's rising.

With unending love, The Romemu Staff

STAFFJeffrey Cahn, Executive Director

Ariel Rosen Ingber, Senior Director of Advancement

Sharon Goldman Wallach, Senior Director of Programming

Rabbi Shoshana Leis, Director of Youth and Family Education

Rachel Colberg-Parseghian, Director of Operations

Miriam Rubin, Director of Membership

Chantelle Attarian, Manager of Events and Programs

Ross Buckley, Development and Membership

Weller Hlinomaz, Marketing and Communications Associate

Eden Sidney Foster, Education Administrator

Samantha Carlin, Brooklyn Administrator

Natalia Arad, Executive Assistant

Candice Broder, Executive Assistant

Sarah Chandler, Romemu Yeshiva

James Moche, Finance

C LE RGYRabbi David Ingber, Founder & Senior Rabbi

Rabbi Dianne Cohler-Esses, Associate Rabbi & Director of Lifelong Learning

Rabbi Mira Riviera, Jewish Emergent Network Fellow

Hazzan Basya Schechter

Reverend Eleanor Harrison Bregman, Director of Multi-Faith Initiatives

Juliet Elkind-Cruz, Joseph S. Ingber Rabbinic Intern

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Scott Osman | President

Marina Lewin | Treasurer

Caroline Ellen | Secretary

Angie Atkins

Bryan Binder

Karen Beckman

Larry Schwartz

Peter Takiff

Jamie Askin

Yoni Barnhard

Alan Bernstein

Robin Bernstein

Susan Binder

Caren Ellis Fried

John Hannan

Judi Hannan

Allegra Kochman

Shelley Levine

Heidi Rieger

Nigel Savage

Marc Schiller

Elana Shneyer

Rick Temerian

Joshua Rechnitz

Jade Netanya Ullmann

Ari Wallach

Hali Weiss

Evan Wildstein

Paula Yormak

DIRECTORS

“The purely righteous do

not complain of the dark, but

increase the light; they do not

complain of evil, but increase

justice; they do not complain of

heresy, but increase faith; they

do not complain of ignorance,

but increase wisdom.”

–RAV ABRAHAM ISAAC KOOK

CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR BENEFIT AUCTIONS

The property offered in this sale will be offered and sold by Romemu. Any questions should be directed to the Charity and not to Sotheby's, Inc., ("Sotheby's"), which serves merely as auctioneer for the Charity in conducting the auction sale and participates on the following terms and conditions, as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during the sale, which govern the sale of all the property offered at the auction:

1. (a) Neither Sotheby's nor the Charity assume any risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property offered at this auction (that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin, as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified).

(b) ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS" AND NEITHER SOTHEBY'S NOR THE CHARITY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER OF THEM BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CORRECTNESS OF ANY CATALOGUE OR NOTICES OR DESCRIPTIONS OF PROPERTY, NOR BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTY OF PHYSICAL CONDITION, SIZE, QUALITY, RARITY, IMPORTANCE, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, AUTHENTICITY, PROVENANCE OR HISTORICAL RELEVANCE OF THE PROPERTY. No statement in any catalogue, notice or description or made at the sale, in any bill of sale invoice or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a representation or warranty or any assumption of liability. Neither Sotheby's nor the Charity makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the purchaser acquires any reproduction rights in the property. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored.

2. Any property may be withdrawn by Sotheby's or the Charity at any time before the actual sale without any liability therefor.

3. Sotheby's and the Charity reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Charity’s sale records shall be conclusive in all respects.

4. If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, s/he may reject the same and withdraw the article from sale, and if, having acknowledged an opening bid, s/he decides that any advance thereafter is insufficient, he may reject the advance.

5. On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, the highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lot subject to all of the conditions set forth herein and thereupon (a) assumes the risk and responsibility thereof (including without limitation damage to frames or glass the covering prints), (b) will sign a confirmation of purchase thereof and (c) will pay the full purchase price therefor or such part as the Charity may require. All property shall be removed from the Charity’s premises by the purchaser at his/her expense no later than three days following its sale and, if not so removed, will be sent by the Charity at the expense of the purchaser to a public warehouse for the account, risk and expense of the purchaser and such added charges will then be added to the purchase price of the object. If the foregoing conditions and other applicable conditions are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to the Charity by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the bid price, the Charity at their option, may either (a) cancel the sale, or (b) resell the property on three days notice to the purchaser and for the account and risk of the purchaser, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for payment of any deficiency, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages.

6. Any checks should be payable to Romemu and not to Sotheby's.

7. (a) In the case of order bids or bids transmitted by telephone, Sotheby's and the Charity are not responsible for any errors or omissions in connection such bids.

[(b) All lots [marked with [ ]) are offered for sale subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. Sotheby’s may implement such reserve by bidding up to the reserve on behalf of the Charity.]

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY DONATED ITEMS TO THIS

EVENING’S LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS. WE ARE PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

SPEND THE 2OI9 HIGH HOLIDAYS

WITH ROMEMU!

ROSH HASHANAH: September 29th-October 1st

YOM KIPPUR:October 8th-9th

Check for details at: www.romemu/org/calendar

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