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Young Israel CongregationWELCOMES YOU TO OUR
2018 Annual
Journal Dinner
Honoring Helen and Menno Ratzker
And all those who faithfully occupy themselves with the needs of the community
וכל מי שעוסקים בצרכי צבור באמונה
FEBRUARY 18, 20184 ADAR, 5778
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION
Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein
Officers
President: Menno Ratzker
Vice President: Jack Gluck
Vice President: Martin Jacobs
Secretary: Daniel Courtney
Treasurer: Israel Kopel
Past President: Aaron Weinberg
Board of Directors
Max Dekelbaum
Fred Farbman
Stuart Harris
Reuven Herssein
Shelly Lisbon
Jared Plitt
Simeon Schreiber
Mali Schwartz
Ira Sussman
Harvey Wolinetz
Past Presidents
Daniel Courtney Morris Kaplan
Max Dekelbaum David Kwiat
Jack Gluck Shelly Lisbon
Yakira Navarro • Office Administrator
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Meir CosiolChair
Annual Journal Dinner Committee
Menno RatzkerLinda RothschildRose SchreiberMali Schwartz
Steve SchwartzBianca SenkerShelley SenkerJayne Shapiro
Suzanne SteinmetzIanna SterenfeldDebra SussmanAaron WeinbergSusan Weinberg
Joni WhiteNick Wigoda
Louise WolinetzBellinda Zaret
Tammy AttiasJoseph BarringtonMax Dekelbaum
Lillian GlickJack Gluck
Susan GluckFreda Greenbaum
Rabbi Moshe GruensteinPenny HarrisStuart Harris
David HermanEli Hirmes
Greta HirmesGolda JacobsMiriam LisbonLinda LaulichtHelen Ratzker
Committee
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Past Dinner Honorees2002 Bianca & Joey Senker
2002 Harold Engelstein
2003 Adrianne & Leon Brum
2003 Ann & David Kwiat
2004 Dorothy & Elias Sussman
2005 Jessica & Daniel Courtney
2005 Anita & Max Dekelbaum
2006 Susan & Jack Gluck
2006 Ethelyn Lieblich
2006 Ianna & Jacks Sterenfeld
2007 Nat Lewin
2007 Rhoda Lipton
2008 Elana & Michael Szafranski
2008 Natalie & Matthew Turetsky
2009 Penny & Stuart Harris
2009 Miriam & Shelly Lisbon
2010 Elsa & Isaac Silberberg
2010 Tammy & Aaron Attias
2011 Bellinda & Larry Zaret
2012 Ilana & Hillel Abramson
2012 Freda Greenbaum
2012 in memory of Paul Sterental z’l
2013 Chaya & Rabbi Hod Tamir
2014 Mali & Steve Schwartz
2015 Golda & Martin Jacobs
2015 Rose & Rabbi Simeon Schreiber
2015 Tzippi & Nick Wigoda
2016 Susan & Aaron Weinberg
2017 Batya & Meir Cosiol
2017 Iris & Reuven Herssein
2017 Celebrating YI’s 18th Chai Anniversary
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A Special WelcomeTO OUR NEW MEMBERS
Nochum & Dena AberMarvin & Matilda Anhalt
Howard BarbanelYonah & Lauren BardosRaoul & Shirley CappellHarvey & Shelli DachsJon & Susan Diamond
Mitchell & Annette EichenEitan & Juliana GoldmanJeffrey & Gabriela Gut
Samuel & Deborah NewbornVictor & Mindy Pinter
Andrew & Marie RestlerBrenda Sassoon-RosmarinMoshe & Audrey RubnerDavid & Bren SchwartzSam & Marina SchwartzSaadia & Marla ShapiroRodrigo & Rachel Slelatt
Nicky Yakobovich
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Message from the RabbiI would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to our annual journal dinner. Even though this is already the third dinner in our new Shul, it still never ceases to amaze me that we are actually celebrating our annual dinner in our own magnificent building. Just a few years ago we were on top of a bank with a maximum capacity on the busiest Shabbos of 180 people. In just a short period of time in our new edifice, we have had Shabbasos of over 450 people. It is absolutely incredible, and our appreciation first and foremost is to G-d for bringing us to this milestone.
However, Hashem also sent us some excellent messengers in the form of unbelievably dedicated lay leaders who worked tirelessly day and night to bring this project to fruition. One couple that stands out is our Guests of Honor this evening, Helen & Menno Ratzker. Their devotion and commitment to our Shul know no bounds. They are people who love to give, not for honor or personal aggrandizement, but because it’s a mitzvah and the right thing to do.
Their chesed and devotion to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Israel is legendary and is just a continued testimony to their gracious and generous hearts. In the merit of their generosity and self-sacrifice on behalf of the Jewish people, may the Al-mighty grant them and their entire family good health, happiness and much nachas as they continue to be involved with our Young Israel and other areas of the Jewish community.
Thank you all for coming and joining us this evening. Through your participation and involvement, you are helping to make our Young Israel and Jewish community “great again.”
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Message from the Presidentועשו לי מקדש ושכנתי בתוכם
“They shall make a sanctuary for Me – so that I may dwell among them.” [Sh’mos 25:8]
That pasuk is written above our magnificent Aron Kodesh. It appears in the parsha we read yesterday, Terumah.
Coincidentally, Terumah is also the parsha I read upon my Bar Mitzvah 67 years ago. Tonight is the fourth of Adar, the date of my Hebrew birthday. Interesting how this all came together.
Generally, I have rarely addressed interpretations of Torah because it’s not my strength. In the case of Terumah, I would like to make an exception.
Terumah teaches us how all the utensils were to be constructed such as the Ark, Menorah, utensils etc. There were a total of four rings attached to the Ark. Through these rings, staves (poles) were placed so that the Ark could be carried on individuals’ shoulders. The staves, or poles, had to remain permanently in the rings!
Our “Mikdash Me-at” is also permanent but it is “carried” on a daily basis by a number of individuals numbering, at best, perhaps a minyan. They work, consult, shop, fix and maintain our edifice so that we can pray in a wonderful surrounding. We are equally thankful to many of you who “shoulder” the burden of keeping us financially healthy!
May we all work in a united way to grow our Young Israel Congregation to the level it deserves.
Menno Ratzker
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“So it was, whenever the ark set out, Moshe would say, Arise, O L-rd, may Your enemies be scattered and may those who hate You flee from You. And when it came to rest he would say, Repose O L-rd, among the myriads of thousands of Israel.” (Bamidbar 10: 35 & 36)
In the Torah, the above verses are enclosed before and after by an inverted letter nun, seemingly isolating and separating these verses. The Sifsei Kohen explains that this was due to the Jewish people’s sin. The Jewish people ran away from Sinai after receiving the Torah like a child, if not properly educated, might run away after school. Just like a child who is not properly educated might feel that school was dry, boring, and a burden, the Jewish people couldn’t wait to “get out” for a recess break!
Rabbi Hirsch here explains, however, that their leader Moshe, unlike everyone else, had the appropriate perspective. Moshe focused on the Ark. He focused on the Torah and not on the mere travel. Even on the road, Moshe was with the Torah. This is why before every journey Moshe began with a prayer that Hashem should protect the people. This is why when they stopped to camp, Moshe prayed that now and forever they should feel Hashem’s presence. Moshe was able to combine the constant with the new. To Moshe, the Torah was not just some dry, boring burden.Moshe viewed the Torah as constant, as exciting, as life. Even with The Jewish people’s nonstop complaining, Moshe continued to lead them faithfully and was occupied with their needs.
So, too, our leader and President Menno (Moshe) Ratzker and his wife Helen continue to lead our congregation even with all the complaints,
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headaches, and challenges they deal with each and every day. Helen and Menno truly exemplify the theme of tonight: “And all those who occupy themselves in faithfulness with the needs of the congregation…” Our congregation is so blessed to have them leading us!
One of the main goals of our Youth Program is to make sure that every child is excited to come to our Young Israel. That each time they attend, they have a positive experience and are eager and thrilled to attend again. We want our children to be proud, ecstatic and overjoyed to be a part of our Young Israel! We want them to be thrilled about a Torah-observant life. We want them to feel it is fresh and new and something so essential, valuable and part of their life.
Special thanks to the dedication of each and every member of our community and to the following individuals who especially make sure our youth program stays fresh and exciting and is an essential part of our children’s lives, our Jewish future: Rabbi Gruenstein, Menno Ratzker, Aaron Attias, Daniel Courtney, Max Dekelbaum, Fred Farbman, Jack Gluck, Stuart Harris, Reuven Herssein, Martin Jacobs, Israel Kopel, Shelly Lisbon, Jared Plitt, Simeon Schreiber, Mali Schwartz, Ira Sussman, Aaron Weinberg & Harvey Wolinetz.
Mazel Tov to all! With admiration and a great deal of gratitude,Rabbi Fried & The Youth Team
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Message from the Dinner ChairAs Chairman of the Young Israel of Bal Harbour’s 2018 Annual Dinner, I would first like to thank all of you who supported this year’s efforts and made this the most successful fundraising campaign in our shul’s history. I would also like to thank all those who volunteered their time and skills to help put together this wonderful event. I especially want to thank Mali & Steve Schwartz, who spent countless hours coordinating the fundraising and the logistics of tonight’s event with stupendous results.
Our honorees, Helen & Menno Ratzker, were an invaluable part of this year’s success. Not only did they help with the planning of this evening’s Dinner, they also took upon themselves the task of fundraising in a truly incredible way, with a strong sense of purpose and perseverance that accrued a great benefit to our Community. Thank you, Helen & Menno, for all you have done and continue to do for our Community.
Having been involved with the Annual Dinner in one way or another for several years now, I have come to think of it as an appropriate time to thank the Almighty for the blessing of being a part of this Community and to celebrate all that we, collectively, have accomplished here. I think we are all incredibly fortunate to be a part of this growing community, with its magnificent building, its warm and diverse membership, its outstanding Rabbi, and its love and support of Torah. I think we should be proud of all that this Community has accomplished, from its humble beginnings in the Coronado Hotel less than 20 years ago, to the flourishing splendor we enjoy today. May we all continue our efforts to strengthen and grow together.
Please join me in thanking the Almighty with the blessing recorded in the Talmud, “Blessed are you Hashem…who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.”
Enjoy the Show!Meir Cosiol
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Helen and Menno RatzkerMenno was born in Amsterdam, Holland. He and his parents survived the Holocaust and came to America in 1947, moving into an apartment in Washington Heights. Helen, a native New Yorker, lived in the same building with her family. Helen and Menno both went to George Washington High School and, in the summers, worked at the same hotel in the Catskills. They got married in 1961.
Menno served in the U.S. Army, and Helen worked at the local TV station in “Dialing for Dollars.” Menno’s career in commodities trading included stints at Philipp Brothers (later Phibro, then
Guests of Honor
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Phibro-Salomon) and Metallia, LLC, which he created with several partners.
In 1973, they moved to Monsey with their 3 sons, Paul, Michael and Jeff. Helen and Menno believed in community service, and were very active in Ashar (the local Hebrew Day School), with Helen serving as president of its Women’s Division. All 3 sons (and 2 future daughters-in- law) went to Ashar. Menno was President of Community Synagogue of Monsey, while Helen actively participated in its sisterhood. Menno also served as Vice Chairman of the Yeshiva University High Schools.
For more than 50 years they both have been very active for Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem – Menno was President of its American Committee and is currently Chairman. They saw the hospital go from 18 beds on Jaffa Road to 1,000 beds in Bayit Vegan.
They bought an apartment in Bal Harbour in 1999, at first only spending long weekends in Florida. They joined the Young Israel, then located on top of the bank on 96th Street. They both immediately became active in all its activities. Menno became Chairman of Development for the new building, and has served as president of our shul since January, 2016. It’s a position of greatsatisfaction mainly because of the wonderful people that make up its membership. They both love the area, the shul, and the warmth (inside and out).
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Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Dear Friends:
On behalf of the Officers, Board and Directors and Staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, we are proud to recognize Young Israel Congregation on your 17th Annual Journal Dinner.
We join you in recognizing the many accomplishments of your honorees, Helen and Menno Ratzker, particularly their dedication and activism on behalf of vital local and national Jewish causes. Menno also has been extremely influential within Young Israel, serving as Chair of Development of your new building campaign and President of the Congregation.
Young Israel Congregation provides a warm, caring environment where prayer, learning and mitzvot emphasize the richness of Orthodox Jewish life. We extend our best wishes to your spiritual leader, Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein, for inspiring Young Israel Congregation’s dramatic growth and for teaching the beauty and relevance of traditional Jewish practices and values in the modern world.
Our Federation shares your appreciation and commitment to Jewish spirituality, continuity and engagement. We wish you continued success in promoting the message of Torah and in touching the lives of Jews of all ages in Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek and Surfside.
Amy N. Dean Chair of the Board
Jacob Solomon President and Chief Executive Officer
The Mission of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is to mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose
of the Jewish people in Miami, in Israel and around the world.
Stanley C. Myers Building • 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137 305.576.4000 • JewishMiami.org
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HonoreeIn honor of the
Board of DirectorsVice President: Jack Gluck
Vice President: Martin JacobsSecretary: Daniel Courtney
Treasurer: Israel KopelPast President: Aaron Weinberg
Max DekelbaumFred FarbmanStuart Harris
Reuven HersseinShelly Lisbon
Jared PlittSimeon Schreiber
Mali SchwartzIra Sussman
Harvey Wolinetz
Thanks for attending the various meetings,for actively participating,
for taking on various important tasksand most important for your valuable suggestions.
Looking forward to working with you in the coming yearand going from strength to strength.
Menno Ratzker
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Honoree
In Honor of the Executive Committee:
Daniel Courtney
Jack Gluck
Martin Jacobs
Israel Kopel
Aaron Weinberg
Available at all times, their counsel and advice are appreciatedand their opinions always welcome.
Thanks for always being there, and for all the work that you do for our shul.
Without your help, the job would not be possible.
Menno Ratzker
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Honoree
Thank you toYakira Navarro
Joseph Barrington
Florence Malgouyard
for your extra efforts every day in making this institution a successful operation.
We enjoy working with you every day.
Please keep it up.
Menno & Helen
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HonoreeIn Honor of
Mali & Steven SchwartzTheir work ethic, determination, accuracy
and “relentless” pursuit for a very successful journal/dinner is beyond the call of duty!
In Honor of Dinner Chair Meir Cosiol
and every member of the Dinner Committee.
Thanks so much for all that you accomplished.
Helen & Menno Ratzker
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In Honor ofRABBI MOSHE GRUENSTEINWith me moving to the RIGHT,and you moving to the LEFT,
fortunately, we ALWAYS meet in theMIDDLE!
It’s a privilege and indeed a pleasureto work with you each and every day!
Menno Ratzker, President
Honoree Five-Star Benefactor
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Five-Star Benefactor
In Loving Memory OfHeskel Izhak
Heskel Ben Chaim z"l
Beloved Husband, Father,
Grandfather and Great Grandfather
•
Yoram Izhak and family
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Five-Star Benefactor
In honor ofHelen & Menno Ratzker
Rabbi & Rebbetzin Gruenstein
and our many friends at the Young Israel
Yleana & Yoram Izhak & Family
`
And
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Five-Star Benefactor
In memory of
Ethelyn LieblichA woman of beauty and grace
both inside and out
Torah and Chessed
were her adornments
May her memory be for a blessing
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Diamond BenefactorBest Wishes to Worthy Honorees
Helen & Menno RatzkerThank you for your exemplary leadership
and indefatigable efforts on behalf ofour Young Israel of Bal Harbour.
Your dedication to our shul is deeply appreciated.
Yasher Koach to you both, and may you continue your good workin good health and with much nachas
עד מאה ועשרים שנה
With Our Fondest Wishes,Ellen & Stanley Wasserman
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Platinum Benefactor
Mazel Tov to HonoreesHelen & Menno Ratzker
We appreciate all of your effortson behalf of our Young Israel.
May your family be blessed withhealth and happiness.
Sandra & Morris Kaplan
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Platinum BenefactorA
Well-Deserved HonorFor
Very Special People
Menno & Helen RatzkerYoung Israel and our community are theBIG beneficiaries of years of experience
you gained, while you both dedicated muchof your time and support to the
various organizations up North and Internationally.
May Hashem bless you with bountiful blessings so youcan continue to go from strength to strength
to succeed in all your endeavors with much joy.
With Respect and Admiration,
Dr. Shmuel & Evelyn Katz
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Platinum Benefactor
Mazel Tov toHelen & Menno Ratzker
Your devotion and commitment to our shulis an inspiration to us all!
-
Seryl & Charlie Kushner
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Platinum Benefactor
Congratulations to our honorees
Helen & Menno Ratzkerwith sincere appreciation
for your hard work.
Alice & Leonard Lekht
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Platinum Benefactor
Congratulations toHelen & Menno
Ratzkerfor this well-deserved honor.
Julie & Jacob Schorr
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Gold Benefactor
With great pleasure we join in honoring
Helen & Mennofor their selfless dedication to this Community.
Apart from all the importantthings you do as President...
you always make the childrenfeel especially welcome in our Shul.
Thank you,Batya & Meir Cosiol
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Gold BenefactorIn honor of
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron this most-deserved honor.
Sura and I have been part of the Young Israel of Bal Harbour
since its inception and it gives us so much pleasure
to see how far it has come in large part to your dedication and tireless efforts.
May Hashem bless you with the ability to continue working on behalf
of worthy Jewish causes for many years to come, surrounded by your beautiful family.
Wishing you continued nachat and success, all in good health.
Suri & Bert Fried
•
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Gold Benefactor
Mazel Tov toHelen & Menno Ratzker
To a most deserving couple who continue to inspire all those around them.
Thank you for all that you do for our beautiful Shul
and Klal Yisrael.
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With respect and admiration, Debbie & Bob Hartman
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Gold BenefactorCongratulations to our honorees
Helen & Menno Ratzkerwith sincere appreciation
for your hard work.
With appreciation to
Rabbi & Rebbetzin Gruenstein
for all that you do for our shul and community.
-
Ralph & Yenny Herzka
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Gold Benefactor
Mazel tov and best wishesto our dear friends
Helen & Mennofor all you do for our
community and Klal Yisrael.
Linda & Murray Laulicht
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Gold Benefactor
Mazal Tov to Helen & Menno Ratzker
for your leadership, dedication and tireless efforts
on behalf of our Shul.May you go מחיל אל חיל
We salute Rabbi Moshe & Rena Gruenstein
for their guidance and inspiration to our Kehilla.
The Sussman FamilyElias, Joel & Debra, Ira & Marsha
Perri & Akiba Stern
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Sapphire Benefactor
Mazel Tov and best wishes to
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron this most deserving honor.
We are proud to be able to share this special night with you.
Stephen & Bella Brenner
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Sapphire Benefactor
Mazel Tovto the
Honorees|
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Eltes
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Sapphire Benefactor
Mazel tov & thank you to
Helen & Menno Ratzkerfor all they do
for the Young Israeland the Jewish Community.
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Elliot & Debbie Gibber
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Sapphire Benefactor
In honor ofHelen & Menno Ratzker
andRabbi Moshe Gruenstein
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Leah Karfunkel
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Sapphire Benefactor
Mazel Tov to Honorees
Helen & Menno RatzkerWe appreciate all of your efforts
on behalf of our Young Israel.
•Deborah & Alan
Kestenbaum
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Sapphire Benefactor
Mazal Tov toHelen & Menno Ratzker
on a well-deserved honor.
May you always enjoy the blessings of good health,
friendship and love from those
who surround you.
Etella & Haim Marcovici
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Sapphire Benefactorבס״ד
Mazel tov to the Ratzkers!
With gratitude for your leadership and dedication to our community.
May you be blessed with continued strength and vision
in good health!
Manette & Louis Mayberg
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Sapphire Benefactor
Mazel Tov to
Helen & Menno RatzkerThank you for your commitment
and devotion to our shul and our community.
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Minnie SchragaShopsie Schraga
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Sapphire BenefactorMazel tov to our president and first lady
Helen & Menno RatzkerOn this well-deserved honor!
Your hard work and dedication to our shuland the Jewish community is an inspiration to all of us.
May Hashem grant you strength to continueעד מאה ועשרים שנה
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Stephanie, David, Matan, Caleb and Juliet Schwartz
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Sapphire Benefactor
Mazal Tov to
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron this wonderful and well-deserved honor.
You retired to Florida, but did you sit back and relax?Oh, no!
Menno, you took the bull by the horns.First, by helping lead the Building Fund campaign,
and then by accepting the Presidency at a time when the Young Israel desperately needed
a dynamic new leader to take charge.
Helen, with your quiet grace, you gave your unswerving support and commitment without which none of this would have been possible.
Kudos to both of you!
•With love and respect,
Mali & Steve Schwartz
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Sapphire BenefactorWe Salute
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Gruenstein and the Young Israel of Bal Harbour
On its2018 Annual Dinner
With a warm Mazal Tov and best wishes to this year’s deserving Honorees,
Helen & Menno RatzkerThank you for your dedication, commitment and self-sacrifice.
You are most deserving of this special recognition.
May Hashem continue to bless you and your family,and give you health and koach to continue all thegood work that you do. May you go from strength
to strength and receive much hatzlacha and bracha!
With great respect and admiration,Moises & Lillian Tabacinic
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Sapphire BenefactorMazel Tov to our dear friends
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron this much-deserved occasion of being
honored by our Young Israel Congregation.
Menno and Helen have demonstrated their ongoing dedication to our growing shul in so many ways
– including time, wisdom, and financial support. Oh, and not to mention that Menno is our current President
for 2 years, and going strong, and Helen constantly and quietly works behind the scenes supporting function after function.
Their contributions to our Young Israel’s spiritual andphysical development borders on the immeasurable
– and what is truly amazing is their parallel support to other critical Jewish organizations,
including Menno’s senior leadership position at renowned Shaare Zedek Hospital in Yerushalayim.
Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor and may they be blessed by Hashem with continuing health, strength and much nachas from their wonderful families.
|A special yasher koach and thank you to our extremely hard-working anddedicated Dinner committee, led by chairman Meir Cosiol, with criticalsupport from Steve & Mali Schwartz and the entire Dinner Committee.
Susan & Aaron Weinberg
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Ruby BenefactorMenno & Helen:
Your hard work and dedication has
earned you this well-deserved honor.
Mazal tov!
Thank you for your selfless dedication
to our Shul.
Rabbi & Rebbetzin Gruenstein:Thank you for being our personal mentors
and role models, and great and inspiring
community leaders.
We are proud and privileged to be part of
the amazing Young Israel community.
With much appreciation and admiration,
Aaron & Tammy Attias and Family
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Ruby Benefactor
Mazal Tov to the
Honorees
•Alexander & Katerina Berkovitch
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Ruby Benefactor
In honor of of our dear friends and neighbors
Meir Cosiol
Harvey Wolinetz
THE ELBOGEN FAMILY
And
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Ruby BenefactorMazal Tov to
Menno and HelenTHANK YOU FOR YOUR TIRELESS EFFORTS
ON BEHALF OF OUR YOUNG ISRAELAND FOR YOUR INSPIRATION AND COMMITMENT
IN MAKING OUR COMMUNITYTHE WONDERFUL PLACE IT IS.
YOUR DEVOTION AND YOUR LEADERSHIP HAVETRULY ENHANCED OUR YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION.
YOUR SELFLESS DEDICATION, AND YOUR CONTINUING CHESED ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY
IS AN EXAMPLE FOR ALL OF US TO FOLLOW.
MAY YOU CONTINUE YOUR GOOD DEEDS AND BEBLESSED WITH GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
WE TREASURE OUR FRIENDSHIP...
•SUSAN & JACK GLUCK
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Ruby BenefactorA well-deserved
Mazel Tovto our dear, treasured friends
Helen & Menno RatzkerYour acts and good deeds are
traits to be emulated byall whose lives you touch.
Both of you represent the highestethics, morals, and warm hearts that
emanate from the Jewish community at large.Your dedication to our shulis an inspiration to all of us.
Thank you for always “reaching out” to elevate others.
Thank you for caring.With all our love,
Penny & Stuart Harris
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Ruby BenefactorIn honor of
Helen and Menno RatzkerThe leadership, time and service
you channel into the variouscommunities and organizations you support is extraordinary!
May you be blessed with good health, energy and vitality to continue
your good works.
•Warmest wishes!
Laura & Murray Huberfeld
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Ruby Benefactorבס״ד
Selecting Menno & Helen as the honorees was a perfect choice.
They honor us daily by who they are and by their gracious actions,
commitment, leadership and dignity.
They enrich our lives with humor and caring and by modeling what is right, proper and honest.
We thank them for being in our lives and in the lives of the people in our shul and community.
May they continue for many healthy years to exemplify outstanding chesed and kindness.
We love you, Helen & Menno, and cherish our friendship.
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Golda & Marty Jacobs
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Ruby Benefactor
In honor of our esteemed spiritual leader
Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein
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George & Renee Karfunkel
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Ruby Benefactor
Dear Helen & MennoA pleasure to honor you.
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Joyce & StevenRobinson
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Ruby Benefactor
In honor of
Menno & Helen Ratzker
and all of our wonderful Young Israel friends
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Moish & Judy Tuchman
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Ruby Benefactor
Mazel tov toHelen & Menno
on this well-deserved honor.
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George & Joni White
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Ruby Benefactor
Yasher koach to the Ratzkers,
the Board,Rabbi Gruensteinand Rabbi Fried
who made a memorable year for our Shul community.
Daniel & Miriam Wiener
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Ruby Benefactor
Mazel Tov toHelen & Menno Ratzker
on a well-deserved honor.
Thanks for all that you do for our YIBH community!
With much admiration,
Tzippi, NickShoshana, Jacob and Gabe
Wigoda
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Mazal tov to
Helen & Menno Ratzker
on their well-deserved honor.
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With much appreciation,Amy & Jack Benishai
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor“The key to success isn’t much good until one discovers the right lock
to insert it in.” JEKVI HSIEN (CHINESE PROVERB)
Congratulations toHelen & Mennowhose life achievements demonstrate so clearly
that they possess not only thekey but the correct lock of good deeds
in which to place it.
Mazel Tov!
Marjorie Diener Blenden
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Silver Benefactor
A hearty mazal tovand a huge thank you
to our honoreesHelen & Menno
Gino & Max Dekelbaum
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Silver Benefactor
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Congratulations to
Helen & Menno Ratzkerfor this well-deserved honor.
Your accomplishments are an enviable example to all.
May Hashem continue to give you gezunt and koach,
and may you see much nachas from your children and grandchildren.
Robert & Pessia Frankel
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
In honor ofHelen & Menno
“Sixth Town” Ratzker
Anne & Jerry Gontownik
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Best wishes to our friends
Helen & Menno
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Linda & Michael Jesselson
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver BenefactorCongratulations to
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron this well-deserved honor.
Your dedication to the shul, our communityand all of Klal Yisrael is awe inspiring!May you continue with your great workin wonderful health for years to come.
And may our Young Israel continueto always go mechayil l’chayil
Martin & Shaynee Kessler
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver BenefactorWe extend our best wishes
to our esteemed
Rabbi & Rebbetzin GruensteinFor their heartfelt leadership.
Mazal Tov to the worthy Honorees
Helen & Menno RatzkerThanks for all that you do for
our shul and our community.
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The Lieberman FamilyMontreal, Canada
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Congratulations to the honorees
Helen & Menno RatzkerWe wish to express our gratitude
to the entire community for the warm welcome
we have received at theYoung Israel Synagogue.
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Brenda Kohn & Walter Molofsky
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactorמעשה אבות סימן לבנים
"The actions of fathers are a symbol to their children"To the Matriarch and Patriarch of our Family
Helen & Menno Ratzker "Opi and Savta"
Your actions and deeds have set the highest of standards and are an example for all of us.
Your selfless commitment to our family is truly remarkable. Both of you have modeled the importance of communal
involvement and the reward of giving to others. Your ongoing dedication to your local communities as well
as to the State of Israel continues to build upon the remarkable legacy that you have created.
We continue to marvel at the generosity of spirit, time and resources you expend toward acts of Chesed and Tzedakah
as well as towards your family. May you continue to impact and inspire others with your
kindness for many years to come, and may we have
many more reasons to be together and celebrate!
Happy 80th!We love you.
Malkie, Paul, Zachary, Alex, Jake, Carlie and TommiDrorit, Michael, Alex, Gabrielle, Emily and Sophia
Stefanie, Jeff, Ben and Kyle
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Congratulations to the worthy honorees.
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Marcia & Stanley Reiter
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver BenefactorMazel Tov
To Our Dear FriendsHelen & Mennoon this well-deserved honor
Kol HaKovod for your ceaseless efforts on behalf of the Jewish Community.
May you be blessed with good health to continue all that you do till 120!
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Linda & Steve Rothschild
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Mazal Tov toHelen & Menno
Your efforts on behalf of Young Israel are very appreciated!
Sandy & Jerry Seligsohn
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Mazel Tov to
Helen & Menno Ratzker
Jayne Shapiro
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
To our well-deserving Guests of Honor
Helen & Menno Ratzker
We honor your commitment to our shul and the entire community.
We are very proud to count you among our dear friends.
May you be blessed with good health and happiness so you will
have the strength to continue all your good deeds.
Fondly,Joyce & Henry Stern
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Mazal Tov to the Honorees
AndYasher Koach to Rabbi Gruenstein
for all your excellent work
Sharona & Jeff Weinberg|
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Thank you for being ourShul away from home.
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Avi & Elia Weinstock
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
To our brother and role model Mennowho taught us what it means
to be a “Mensch.”Though without the incomparable
Helen, little would happen…
Mazal tov and, by the way, Happy Birthday!
We love you!Nadia & Marcel Wikler
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Silver Benefactor
Mazal Tov to our long-time friends and Guests of Honor
Helen & Menno Ratzker
May they continue their good work for the communityעד מאה ועשרים שנה
Louise & Harvey Wolinetz
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
In honor ofHelen & Menno Ratzker
May you continue to work
on behalf of the Young Israel
and the multitude
of other worthy Jewish institutions
you support for many more years to come.
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Ellen & Irwin Adelsberg
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorMazal Tov to
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron this wonderful
and well-deserved honor.
May you continue from
Strength to Strength.
Marvin & Matilda Anhalt
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
In honor ofHelen & Menno
Ratzker
•From your Northern Friends
Giti & Jack Bendheim
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Compliments of
Roslyn & Alan Cabasso
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorTo
Helen & Menno
a couple who exemplify true chesedin all that they do
in a very quiet manner.
We appreciate it all!And as the saying goes,
AN HONOR WELL-DESERVED
Phyllis & Eddie Chernoff
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
ToHelen & MennoA most deserving honor!
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Diane & Howard Cole
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorDear Menno & Helen,
Mazel Tov on this beautiful, well-deserved honor.
We wish you much strength and only simchas as you continue
to use your abundant skills to benefit our kehilla and Klal Yisrael.
Your dedication inspires us.
Mazel tov, Mazel tov!
Daniel & Jessica Courtney
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
To our dear honoreesMenno & Helen Ratzker
Rabbi & Rebbetzin Gruenstein
Batya & Meir Cosiol
Mazel Tov on a much-deserved honor!Your tireless dedication and deep commitment
to our community are truly inspirational.
וקווי השם יחליפו כח יעלו אבר כנשרים
Shena & Eli Dominitz
And
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Mazal Tov and congratulations
to the honoreesfor their outstanding service
to the shul
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Aaron & Sherry Eidelman
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Best wishes to the guests of honor
Helen & Menno Ratzker
and to the entire congregation.
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Susan & Heshy Freundlich
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Congratulations to our honorees
Helen & Menno Ratzker
with sincere appreciation for your hard work.
•Andrea & Alfredo Frohlich
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
To Menno & Helen
Yasher Koach!You and your Shul constituency
make our Florida stay more special than it already is.
We love you and wish you enduredsuccess and nachas,
forever in good health!
Always & always,Shimmy & Devora Gardyn
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorMazel Tov and yasher koach to
Helen & Menno Ratzkerfor their accomplishments in the
Jewish Community.
Be healthy and keep up the good work!
Miriam & Felix Glaubach
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Mazal Tov to
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron this wonderful
and well-deserved honor.
May you continue from strength to strength.
Lillian & Jeffrey Glick
n
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Congratulations toHelen & Menno Ratzker
for this well-deserved honor.
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David Hartman
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Mazal Tov to
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron this wonderful
and well-deserved honor.
May you continue from strength to strength.
Rachel & David Herman
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorIn Honor of
Menno & Helen RatzkerYour devotion and tireless commitment
to the Young Israel Congregation inspires us.
May Hashem bless you and with health, happiness and success and much naches from your children and grandchildren.
Thank you for all you do. With our love and gratitude,
Iris & Reuven Herssein & Family
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorM azel T ov to
Helen & Menno
It is with great pleasure that we jointhe Young Israel in honoring you for your
leadership, dedication and commitment to our shul.May Hashem grant you both continued good health,
nachas from your beautiful family,and strength to carry on your acts of chesed
for all of klal Yisraelעד מאה ועשרים שנה
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Fran & Alan Hirmes
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Mazal TovHelen & Menno
a couple who is dedicated to Klal Yisrael.
Greta & Eli Hirmes
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorOur very best wishes
to this year’s honoreesHelen & Menno Ratzker
May Hashem continue to bless you and your families,
and grant you health and koach to continue all the good work
that you do.
May you go from strength to strength and receive much hatzlacha
and bracha.
Mazal Tov!Israel & Gaby Kopel
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
We are pleased to join in honoring
Helen & Menno Ratzker
for all they have done on behalf
of the Young Israel and the Jewish Community.
Rena & Henry Kressel
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Mazel tov to
Helen & MennoRatzker
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Ann & Alex Lebowitz
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
With hakoras hatov to Helen & Menno
for all they do for our communityand for their inspirational avodas Hashem
for Klal Yisrael!
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Ed & Rose Leventhal
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Congratulations to
Helen & Menno Ratzker
on an honor well deserved.
•Judy & Michael Levine
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
In honor of
Meir Cosiolfor his service and dedication
every Shabbat.
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Rachel Neuman
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Congratulations to the
Honorees
Allen Packer
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorMazal Tov to
Helen & Mennowho have tirelessly given of themselves to our Young Israel
and the entire Jewish Community.
nMartin & Susan Packer
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
“A day without a friend is like a potwithout a drop of honey left inside.”
– Winnie the Poo
To our dear friends,
Helen & Menno RatzkerCongratulations!
Marilyn & Al Pollans
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
To Menno & Helen,Your involvement on behalf of all worthy causes
affecting the people and State of Israel sets the standard for all of us to emulate.
(To Menno – thanks for more than a half-century of friendship!)
Rabbi Simeon & Rose Schreiber
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Mazel tov & kol hakavod to
Helen & Menno
Thank you for all you do for our YIBH!
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Shelley & Eddie Senker
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Mazel Tov toHelen & Menno Ratzker
Thank you for your commitment and devotion
to our shul and our community.
Janet & Sholom Spitz
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
Mazel tovto Helen & Menno Ratzker
on this well-deserved honor.
Your dedication and commitment to our Shuland community are an inspiration to us all.
Thank you for all you do!
Rona & Shaya SturmElana “Giggles” and Mikey Szafranski
Alexa, Bennett and Emma
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze Benefactor
In honor of
Helen & Menno Ratzker
May you continue your Chessed work in Good Health to 120
יישר כוחכם!
Bat-Sheva & Albert Waitman
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorYou arrived in freedom land
serving your new country in the Armed Forces.
You sought out how to help other causes.A business developed, a marriage took place
Through it all, you always had a smile on your face.
As a couple, you did community “gigs” –calmly and constructively you rose above the “digs.”
So tonight, as YI warmly (in and out)honors you both –
it is earned without a doubt.
Happy Terumah Blessings!
Friends
Shirley & Sol Weiss
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Bronze BenefactorTo our dear friends
H elen & MennoMazel tov on this wonderful honor.
We are proud to be the friends and neighbors of a couple who is so dedicated to our shul,
our building and to Klal Yisroel.
You are a true inspiration to all who know you.May you continue your beautiful work
for 120 years.
Great yasher koach to
R abbi Moshe & Rena Gruenstein for the beautiful work they do for the community.
Love,Dov & Marilyn Wolowitz
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
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H o w e l l , N J 0 7 7 3 1 7 3 2 . 9 4 2 . 1 3 4 4
In Honor of
Mr. & Mrs. Meir Cosiol
For all the work Meir does for the Shul.
In the Z’chus of your Ma’asim Tovim
May you continue to see much
Yiddish Nachas from all your children
and continued success in all your endeavors.
Jacob Karmel & the staff at
Apex Global Solutions
4 0 0 R e l l a B o u l e v a r d 4 7 7 O a k G l e n R d M o n t e b e l l o , N Y 1 0 9 0 1 H o w e l l , N J 0 7 7 3 1 8 4 5 . 5 9 5 . 2 4 4 4 7 3 2 . 9 4 2 . 1 3 4 4
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H o w e l l , N J 0 7 7 3 1 7 3 2 . 9 4 2 . 1 3 4 4
In Honor of
Mr. & Mrs. Meir Cosiol
For all the work Meir does for the Shul.
In the Z’chus of your Ma’asim Tovim
May you continue to see much
Yiddish Nachas from all your children
and continued success in all your endeavors.
Jacob Karmel & the staff at
Apex Global Solutions
In Honor of
Mr. & Mrs. Meir CosiolFor all the work Meir does for the Shul.
In the Z’chus of your Ma’asim TovimMay you continue to see much
Yiddish Nachas from all your childrenand continued success in all your endeavors.
Jacob Karmel & the staff atApex Global Solutions
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazel Tov and
congratulationsto our worthy
Honorees
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Allen Baron
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazal Tov to our dear friends
Helen & Menno on this well-deserved honor.
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Anita & Hal Beretz
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Congratulations to theHonorees!
Thank you for all that you do.
-Edith & Herman Berger
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
In honor of
Meir CosiolAnd all his work for the shul
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Tiske l’mitzvot
Daniel Bruckstein & Josh Greenbaum
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
In honor ofMr. & Mrs. Meir Cosiol
With much admiration,
-Tzvi & Mindy Ehrenfeld
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Congratulations to
Helen & Menno Ratzker on your most deserving honor!
Mazel Tov as well to Rabbi & Rebbetzin Gruenstein and The Board of Directors
for their tireless efforts on behalf of our Young Israel.
Recognizing Chair Meir Cosiol,
the entire dinner committee, as well as Yakira Navarro, Joseph Barrington
& the rest of our staff for the hard work they put in each and every day.
May our entire congregation enjoy continued blessings!
Sarah & Avi Fried & Family
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Yasher Koachto Rabbi Gruenstein
for your Excellent Work
and thank you to Meir Cosiol
for all you do for the Shul
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Esther & Robert Friedman
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazel Tov and congratulations
to the Honorees
May you continue to work for the community
and Klal Yisrael to 120 years!
Nicole & Marc Gleitman
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Thank you for a job
well done.
•
Heshie & Miriam Greenblatt
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
In appreciation to the relentless dynamic duo
Mali & Steve Schwartz
who through their Herculean effortshave helped make our Annual Dinner
past and present a great success
We could not do it without you!Rabbi Moshe & Rena Gruenstein
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazal Tov toHelen & Menno Ratzker
for this well-deserved honor.
Your devotion and commitment to ourYoung Israel is truly amazing.
Your 54 years of voluntary service on behalfof Shaare Zedek Hospital in Israel is an
astounding accomplishment and it istestimony to your love of chesed and
sense of responsibility to the Jewish people.It’s a pleasure working together with you
and may the Al-mighty continue to bless you bothwith good health and nachas as you go from
strength to strength in the service of our Shuland the Jewish Community at large.
Rabbi Moshe Gruenstein
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Congratulations to our dear Friends
Helen and Menno Ratzker
Your dedication to family, friends, community and
Klal Yisroel is an inspiration to us all!
May you both be zocheh to continue your wonderful work
for many years to come.
Happy special birthday, Menno!
Wishing you many, many more years
together with Helen in good health and happiness!
Mark and Chani Grunwald
Aviva and Avi Assaban
Hudi and Danny Krasna
Zahava and Danny Lew
Avi Grunwald
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazel Tov!
In honor ofHelen & Menno Ratzker
andRabbi & Rebbetzin
Gruenstein
Shoshana & Baruch Halpern
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To my dearest friends,Menno & Helen Ratzker,
עמו״ש
Success in my profession demands an eye for quality, intrinsic value, rarity and the truly outstanding. It was from our very first “hello” that I realized
that I was in the company of two “golden neshamos” that care deeply for others and their community,
and will go to the greatest lengths, always without fanfare or pomp,
to be there in their times of need.
It is no wonder that Hashem has blessed you both with all of the nachas and shem tov that you so richly deserve.
As a team, you have built a legacy of unparalleled kiddush Hashem and I am proud and humbled to be your friend.
Wishing you continued hatzlacha in all of your endeavorswith good health and happiness until 120.
With admiration,
Mark Horowitzand your team at J.P. Morgan
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazal Tov
To Rabbi GruensteinTo our HonoreesAnd to the Board
for your tireless devotion to our Young Israel
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Rozy & Larry Jaffe
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazal Tov to
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron a very well-deserved honor!
Your community service from Monsey to Bal Harbour
is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for being such a steadfastpart of our family for so many years.
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Bella & David Krieger & Family
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazal tov to the
honorees-
Miriam & Morton Kriger
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazal tovBest wishes to
Helen & Menno Ratzker
•Margo & Moses Marx
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
To a wonderful couple
Helen&MennoMazel Tov!
Love fromMonroe & Judy Milstein
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazel tov toHelen & Menno Ratzker
Thank you for all you have done for our Young Israeland for the greater Jewish Community.
-
Amy & Ilan Mosery
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YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazel Tov to Helen & Menno Ratzker
This well-deserved honor is bestowed upon youto acknowledge your extraordinary
level of commitment and devotion to theYoung Israel of Bal Harbour.
Thank you!
Shelley Rindner & Family
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In honor of
Helen & Menno
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With admiration.
Roberta & Rafe Safier
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Mazal Tov to theHonorees
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Marina & SamSchwartz
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Congratulations to
Helen & Menno Ratzkerfor this well-deserved
honor.
Jane & William Senders
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Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor
Helen & Menno RatzkerYour lifetime achievements are abundant and inspiring,
and we are grateful for all you do to make the Young Israel a wonderful community Shul.
Gratitude to
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Gruenstein and Rabbi and Rebbetzin Fried
for all of your positive energy to help our shul and programs thrive!
Warmly, Joey, Bianca, Jonas, Liam, and Nolan Senker
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazel tov toHelen & Menno Ratzker
for this well-deserved honor.
Fondly,Ethel Sirotkin
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In tribute to Helen & Menno
an incomparable duo par excellence!
Your leadership, communal involvement and dedication to the broader
Jewish Community serves as a role model to many.
Your sense of humor, sharp wit
and meaningful friendshipis truly valued.
We wish you both a hearty mazal tov on beingtonight's dinner honorees.
Kol hakavod!
Radine & Bill Spier
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Mazal tov to the honorees
Helen & Menno RatzkerThe work that you do
for the Young Israel
is very much appreciated.
May you from chayil to chayil,
in good health and happiness.
THE STEINMETZ FAMILY
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Mazal tovHelen & Menno
a well-deserved honor.
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Paula & Moishe Weinstein
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Congratulations to our honoreesHelen & Menno Ratzker
May you continue to enjoy many years of happiness in Bal Harbour.
Mazal Tov!Roselyn Weitzner
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Mazel tov toour Honorees
Keith Berman
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Mazel Tov to HonoreesHelen & Menno Ratzker
We appreciate all of your effortson behalf of our Young Israel.
Sarah Cook & Marc Lewison
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In honor ofHelen & Menno RatzkerYour many years of dedication, leadership and devotion
to Jewish organizations both local and international have left an indelible impression on the lives
of Klal Yisrael.
Our Young Israel family is so fortunate to have you as our “first family.”
May you be blessed to continue for many years to come.
Mazel Tov!Freda Greenbaum
In Honor of
Helen & Menno Ratzkerfor your great work for the shul
and the many other causes you are involved with.
Bernard & Chavi Englard
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
To our dear friends
Helen & MennoLike you said in your classic intro,
“We want to be like you.”
Your Favorite ChassidimUdi and Yankele Horowitz
Mazel tov to
Helen & Menno Ratzkeron this most well-deserved honor!
•Debbie & Steve Hamburg
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One whose deeds exceed his wisdom, his wisdom will endure.
(Ethics of the Fathers)
Mazal tov to Helen & Menno Ratzker
An honor very well deserved.You both wear many hats,
all of them with wisdom and menschlichkeit.
With love, Sally Muschel
Mazal tovHelen & Menno Ratzkeron a well-deserved honor.
• Howard & Janice Langer
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Congratulations to our worthy honorees
with sincere appreciation for your hard work.
Paul & Cynthia Rosenberg
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Mazel tov to Helen & Mennoon your well-deserved honor!
So wonderful to be a part of this beautiful shul!
Linda & Steve Storch
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Mazel Tov to our friends and worthy honorees!
Helen & Menno RatzkerMany thanks for your exemplary service
to the Young Israel.Your dedication and patience are truly inspiring.
May you always be blessed with good health to continue your chesed on behalf
of our growing congregation and the Jewish community.
With love and gratitude,Ianna, Jacks, Liat, Yael, Alina and Shaila Sterenfeld
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Best wishes to Helen & MennoOver the years, whether as neighbors, friends, or family
you have consistently shown yourselves as guardians of the Jewish community both local and abroad.
May you continue to serve as an inspiration to us all.
Mazal tov on this well-deserved honor!
Deena & Jonathan Thurm & Family
Best wishes to our esteemed guests of honor
Helen & Menno RatzkerMay they continue their fine work for the
Young Israel and for the Jewish community at large in good health
for many years to come.
From your friendsCarol & Kive Strickoff
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Congratulations tothe Ratzkers
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Toby & Jerry Wolf
Mazel tov toHelen & Menno Ratzker
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Mazel tov and our thanksSusan & Steven Goldstein & Family
In loving memory of our great grandfather
Yeheskel Izhak z”l.You are always in our hearts.
John Izhak, Jonah Izhak,Suzan Leeat and Mia Chaya
Mazal TovHelen & Menno
Shelley & Jack Benveniste
Wishing a long life, much blessing, and clarity of purpose to
Eli Sussman and the entire Sussman Family.
With love,Jonathan Gerszberg
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Mazal Tov to the Honoreeson their well-deserved recognition.
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Sheldon & Miriam Lisbon
WishingHelen & Menno Ratzker
continued success in all their endeavours.=
Maxine & Stephen Jacobson
Mazal Tov to Helen & Menno Ratzker!
We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to our shul.
Tamar, Rafi, Tani, and Yair Greenbaum
In Honor ofMali & Steve Schwartz
for their devotion and service.
Helen & Arthur Schwartz
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
In Honor Of Rabbi & Rebbetzin CitronWITH MUCH APPRECIATION FOR YOUR
FRIENDSHIP AND SO MUCH MORE
THE STEINMETZ FAMILY
IN HONOR OF RABBI & MRS TRUZMAN
IN APPRECIATION OF OUR LONG AND SPECIAL FRIENDSHIP
THE STEINMETZ FAMILY
IN HONOR OF
Rabbi & Rebbetzin GruensteinWITH MUCH APPRECIATION FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP
AND FOR ALL YOU DO ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY
THE STEINMETZ FAMILY
Mazal Tov to Menno & Helen Ratzkeron this momentous occasion,
and a yasher koach to the Rabbi and Rebbetzin,Jack Gluck, Yoram Izhak, Michael Wolf and their wives
for all their help in building up our kehilla and helping to continue its growth.
Sarita & Dani Smith
YOUNG ISRAEL CONGREGATION 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
Congratulations! Menno & Helen Ratzker“You Lead By Example”
Leon & Miriam Weinschneider
In Honor of Rabbi & Mrs Friedwith much appreciation for your friendship
and your involvement with the youth, the future klal Yisrael
The Steinmetz Family