A Cantor’s Concert

Honoring Eileen H. Rosner

June 2, 2013

Temple Beth El

350 Roxbury Road

Stamford, CT 06902

Celebrating Jewish Music

OUR HONOREE

Eileen H. rosner

Eileen - Immediate Past President of Temple Beth El, presently serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees and has chaired or served on numerous boards and committees. Eileen currently co-chairs the Ritual Committee, chairs the 2013 Cantor’s Concert, and serves on the Sisterhood Board, Garden Committee, High Holy Days Committee, Board of Education, and the Fund Raising Committee. Following in her father’s footsteps, she opens the doors and organizes the daily morning minyan. Previously, she had chaired or served on TBE personnel search committees, JCC/TBE preschool task force, congregational Shabbatons, strategic planning committees, dinner dances, the installation of Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, the farewell to Hazzan Sidney Rabinowitz and the 90th anniversary of TBE. She is a regular visitor to Shorashim (TBE’s Early Childhood Center) where many of the children call her “Aunt Eileen.” Years ago, Eileen set up and operated the Temple’s library. She also taught in our Religious School. Eileen maintains the yahrtzeit data base and, every week, she lights the bulbs on the memorial plaques of those for whom a yahrtzeit is being observed. She is a recipient of the Rose Rosner Award, given by Sisterhood, in recognition of Eileen’s mother’s many years of volunteering for Temple Beth El and Sisterhood. In the community Eileen is currently the President of the Friends of The Ferguson Library, and serves on the executive committees or boards of Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County, Stamford Historical Society, Beth El Cemetery Association, and The Ballet School of Stamford. She also enjoys singing with the New World Chorus. In 2011, she was honored by the Volunteer Center of Stamford as the Outstanding Senior Volunteer and on April 7, 2013 by The Ballet School of Stamford for her dedication to their students and the Stamford community.

RABBI JOSHUA J. HAMMERMAN TEMPLE BETH EL STUDY 350 ROXBURY ROAD (203) 322-6901 X307 STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 06902 E-MAIL: rabbi@tbe.org

It is nearly impossible to encapsulate everything Eileen Rosner does for TBE and for our community. The best way to put it: The more thankless the task, the more likely it is that Eileen is the one who is doing it. Who pastes the bookplates into all the Siddurim? Eileen. Who organizes all the High Holidays honors? Eileen. Who opens up in the morning and often locks up at night? Who is Steve when Steve is not here and who handles our maintenance responsibilities on holidays when the maintenance men are off? Who does absolutely everything at the cemetery? You guessed it.

If this is what retirement is like, it seems an awful lot like work. Except that for Eileen, this job, like her real work in the classroom, is a labor of love.

If “no man is an island,” then we can safely add, no woman is an Eileen.

Actually, there is one woman who reminds me of Eileen. She lived in Talmudic times and her name was Bruriah. She was the Yentl of her day, a female scholar in a man’s world. Bruriah was very involved in the halachic discussions of her time, and even challenged her father, a noted rabbi, on a matter of ritual purity. She was also diplomatic. In one instance, Rabbi Joshua praises her intervention in a debate between Rabbi Tarfon and the sages, saying, “Bruriah has spoken correctly.” And Bruriah was also known for her sharp wit and occasionally caustic jibes. Just like Eileen.

But in the end, Bruriah was, according to Midrash, considered by her husband Rabbi Meir to be the perfect embodiment of the book of Proverbs’ “Woman of Valor.”

Eileen is our Woman of Valor. She has walked dutifully and lovingly in the footsteps of both her parents, and in doing so she has honored us all. But as much as we miss Frank and Rose, we know that Eileen has also carved out her own niche in TBE’s annals. While people will always remember Frank’s understated ushering technique, now a generation of B’nai Mitzvah families will recall Eileen’s friendly yet frantic smile as she finds relatives to send up to the bima for their aliyot. Generations of TBE’ers will recall Eileen as the person behind all the planning for Shabbatons, the inspiration for the renewal of our sanctuary, and the doting friend to a certain rabbi’s and cantor’s kids that I know. For the Hammerman children, Eileen has been a welcome presence at every birthday party and graduation (even while tolerating the dogs).

So the question arises: What has Eileen NOT done?

The answer: Allow us to thank her, and her alone, in this public manner.

Eileen – for everything – THANK YOU!

Love,

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, Mara, Ethan and Dan

CANTOR GEORGE MORDECAI

Temple Beth El E-mail: cantormordecai@tbe.org 350 Roxbury Road Study (203) 322-6901 x 303 Stamford, CT 06902 Fax: (203) 322-0532

Jewish musical traditions from around the world reflect the rich cultural exchange that has unfolded over the centuries between Jewish communities and their host cultures. At this year’s Cantor’s Concert we will have an opportunity to experience some of the most exciting songs from the Jewish liturgical and secular repertoire, in a variety of Jewish languages, as my cantorial colleagues from Stamford, Greenwich, Fairfield County and Westport join me in an evening of Jewish music from around the world. Also performing will be Elliot Weiss, Doris Weiss, and the New World Chorus, directed by Beth Styles, all of whom have become cherished members of our Beth El community through their inspiring musical contributions to our services and events over the years. Music is such an integral part of our spiritual experience at Beth El. This concert promises to educate, entertain and elevate our community as we journey together through the depth and wealth of the Jewish musical experience. This evening we honor a very important person in our community. I know that I speak on behalf of all of the staff when I say that we would not be able to function in the same way without Eileen’s loving support and presence. Her commitment to Temple Beth El is nothing short of Tefillah (prayer) in action. Anyone who knows Eileen has a first-hand opportunity to see embodied in a person, the essence of selfless love and true devotion. We are all so grateful that Eileen is part of our lives in such a meaningful way and, knowing how important music is to her, we are delighted to dedicate tonight’s program of Jewish music to her in recognition of all the amazing ways in which she makes Beth El a sweeter, more caring place. B’Shalom, Cantor George Mordecai

SOPRANO

Thank you to everyone

for a beautiful evening.

Eileen

Mazal Tov to

Eileen H. Rosner

as we honor your leadership and commitment.

You have been an inspiration and have

set an example for all to follow.

“May you go from strength to strength.”

Penny and Michael Horowitz

SOPRANO

SOPRANO

Eileen

Temple Beth El is blessed to have

you as a leader of our community.

You are an inspiration to all of us and your

contributions go far beyond what

we can ever fully recognize.

Enjoy your day, Eileen. You deserve it!!!

Lois Stark, Gary,

Stacy and Emily Lessen

Teaching minds. Reaching hearts.

We congratulate Eileen Rosner for being honored by Temple Beth-El at its 2013 Cantor’s Concert, “Celebrating Jewish Music.” Eileen has done so much for the Temple, as President and leader of numerous synagogue committees. She honors the memory of her father, Frank Rosner, z’l, by organizing the daily minyan. Beyond Temple Beth-El, however, Eileen is the consummate civic-minded leader, and numerous other organizations benefit from her energy and enthusiasm. She serves as president of the Friends of The Ferguson Library, and has actively supported the Jewish Historical Society and the Ballet School of Stamford for many years. A hearty Mazal Tov to our good friend Eileen on this well deserved honor! Best wishes to Temple Beth-El for a successful event! Robert Zitter Jacqueline Herman President, Board of Trustees Principal, Head of School

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MEZZO SOPRANO

Mazal Tov to all.

Thank you for bringing great spirit

to us with this wonderful event.

The Tannebaum-Brownstein

Family

MEZZO SOPRANO

We salute Eileen Rosner

for her dedication and commitment

to Temple Beth El

The Board of The Beth El

Cemetery Association

MEZZO SOPRANO

We celebrate the gift of two treasures…

The gift of music

The gift of Eileen

Robert Cohen, Marsha Colten

And Family

MEZZO SOPRANO

MEZZO SOPRANO

Thank you, Eileen, for all you have done

and continue to do for Temple Beth El

and the entire Community.

You are an inspiration for all of us.

Betsy and Peter Kempner

MEZZO SOPRANO

A Celebration of Excellence

Eileen Rosner

Outstanding volunteer,

Dedicated, compassionate

Mazel Tov!

With gratitude and appreciation

for all you do.

Jennifer and Mark Lapine

And family

MEZZO SOPRANO

We thank Cantor George Mordecai

for bringing us this joyous concert.

And we thank Eileen Rosner for her many

contributions to the Temple.

The Men’s Club

Temple Beth El

באהלי צדיקי--רנה וישועה, קול

The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous Psalms 118:15

MEZZO SOPRANO

Eileen -

Todah Rabah for all of your enthusiasm,

time and dedication to Sisterhood!!!

We appreciate all that you do!!!

With love and gratitude,

Sisterhood of Temple Beth El

MEZZO SOPRANO

ALTO

Mazel Tov

To Eileen Rosner

You are the ultimate inspiration for leadership, service and dedication.

A bright, shining light of what one person who cares can do.

Thank you for all the ways you contribute

to Temple Beth El and the community.

To Cantor Mordecai

Thank you for the warmth and pleasure you bring

to us through your music.

Ending the week at Shabbat services brings

joyous calm and peace.

Stephne and kerrin behrend

With best wishes from your auditors

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THOMAS R. DURAND, C.P.A.

ROBERT J. SCHLESS, C.P.A.

SANDRA D. CALLANAN, C.P.A.

ALTO

Sing unto the LORD a new song. Isaiah 42:10

We thank Cantor George Mordecai

for his gifts of new songs…

We thank Eileen Rosner

for the many hats she wears

in the Temple...

Fran and Gerry Ginsburg

שיר חדש" שירו לה

With deep appreciation to

Eileen H. Rosner

for all of her contributions

to the past, present and future of our Temple.

Thank you to Cantor Mordecai for bringing great music

and spirituality to our Temple.

Phyllis and Gary Gladstein

Dear Eileen,

Frank and Rose are smiling down at you today.

You deserve it.

Temple Beth El is very lucky to have the Rosner Family.

Herb Kahan

Thank you, Eileen, for all that you do for the members

of Temple Beth El.

Wishing you continued good health and fulfillment.

Grecia and Ron Gross

ALTO

ALTO

Eileen

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

Thank you for inspiring all of us by your example

and for the warmth and joy you bring to all of our lives.

Liz and Scott Krowitz

“Whoever busies themselves with the needs of the community…

God will send them blessings and success in all their works.” - Shabbat morning service

Eileen, you are a shining star in our community

and we are so blessed to have you in our lives.

Love,

Michal and George

Mazel tov to our Temple Mommy!

Thank you for all the playing, caring, and drawing you do

with us, and all you do to make the Temple feel like home.

Love,

Gabriella and Eliora

ALTO

In honor of Eileen

who honors us all with her boundless commitment

to TBE and the community at large.

We are so grateful.

With love,

The Robinov Family

Jackie, David, Greg and Benjy

We salute Eileen for her dedication, her community

involvement, for her spirit and for her heart!

Mazel Tov and Thank you!

Love,

Marsha Shendell and Family

Extol her for the fruit of her hand,

and let her works praise her. Proverbs 31:31

Meryl and Hank Silverstein

Eileen

Mazel Tov on your well-deserved recognition.

The silbermans

Mary C., Alan, Lauren and Alison

ALTO

In honor of Eileen Rosner’s commitment to the Jewish

community and Temple Beth El. You are amazing!

Judy Dalgin and Norman Suchin

ALTO

Mazel Tov to “our sister Eileen.”

Love,

Joyce and Lewis

ALTO

Eileen

You are an inspiration to us and the whole Stamford Jewish

community. Thank you for leading us by example.

Love,

Sheryl, Dan, Andrew, Marissa and Jeremy

Young

Eileen

TBE is a better place because of your continued

leadership, devotion and friendship to all of us.

Your wisdom has been our inspiration

and your support a blessing.

Thank you for your past, present and future leadership.

Temple Beth El Board of Trustees

Congratulations

to our guest of honor;

many thanks

for all of her hard work.

Bobbe and Ben Evans

What would TBE do without

Eileen?!

Thank you for all that you do!

Love,

Denise and David

Greenman

Eileen

You have touched our family,

our congregation and our entire

community with your warmth,

spirit and dedication.

We are blessed to have you in

our lives.

Cheryl, Stephen, Rachel,

Daniel and Evan

Goldblum

“Nothing great was ever achieved

without enthusiasm.”

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Eileen --

Kol hakavod to you for all that

you do, and for all that you are.

Thank you for the enthusiasm

and dedication that you bring

to Beth El and the entire

community!

Mazel Tov

The Greens

Paula, Ben, Josh and Alli

TENOR ♫ ♫

How appropriate to be honoring

Eileen Rosner

with a celebration

of Jewish Music!

Because her ready smile

and generosity of spirit are high

notes of Temple Beth El

Peggy and Alan Kalter

We thank Eileen

for her devotion to TBE.

Sari and Alan Jaffe

Congratulations Eileen.

The Temple is what it is because

of you!

Elissa and James Hyman

TENOR ♫ ♫

Eileen

Your selfless devotion and

boundless energy coupled with

your constant involvement in

every facet of our Temple serves

as an inspiration to us all.

May you continue in your great

ability, wisdom and integrity on

behalf of countless organizations.

Lieba and Steve Lander

Eileen Rosner

In honor of the devotion

she has shown to Temple Beth El

for many years.

Harley and Stephen Osman

Mazel Tov Eileen -

With gratitude for all that

you do for Temple Beth El

and the community.

Thank you, Cantor George,

for organizing such

a wonderful evening.

Rhonna and Brian

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Eileen,

Happiest are those who dream

dreams and are willing

to pay the price to make

their dreams come true.

You and your dreams have

made Temple Beth El

a very special place

for our community.

The Pomerantz and

Feinberg Families

TENOR ♫ ♫

Eileen

Wishing you all the best in your

well-deserved honor.

Cantor George Mordecai

Thank you for bringing

the harmony of our guest

cantors and New World Chorus

into your concert.

Sincerely,

GAIL G. AND STEPHEN TRELL

Thank you, Eileen,

for all that you do for TBE

and the Stamford community.

Dana and carl weinberg

TENOR ♫ ♫

We can’t say it enough...

Thank you, Eileen!!!

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman

Cantor George Mordecai

Steven Lander, Executive Director

Rabbi Michelle Dardashti, Director of

Community Engagement

Al Treidel, Director of Jewish Life Education

Ronnie Brockman, Early Childhood Director

Antonio Avalos, Facilities

Alberto Eyzaguirre, Facilities Manager

Ellen Gottfried, Secretary

Lana Rapaport, Education Secretary

Linda Rezak, Bookkeeper

Mindy Rogoff, Secretary

Temple Beth El Staff

Eileen

Congratulations on this honor.

Thank you for all of your hard

work on our synagogue’s behalf.

The sosnick family

Dear Eileen,

Thank you for all that

you do for our Temple

and community at large.

Wishing you all the best,

Cathy, Bud, Charlotte

and Hannah Freund

BARITONE

For all that you do for TBE!

The Boyer family

Congratulations

to Eileen Rosner on this well

deserved honor.

Maxine and Jay Freilich

Thank you, Eileen,

for all you do!

Sue Frieden

anonymous

Always there when needed.

Always others before herself.

Always loving, always caring.

Our own Aunt Eileen.

Linda and ben fine

To our dearest Eileen

We celebrate you for your

continuing dedication

to our Temple Beth El Family!

With special, special thank

you hugs and with our love

Judy and Meryl aronin

Eileen, nobody deserves

to be honored more than you.

You are indeed a treasure

for our community.

Best wishes,

Carol and wil brewer

♫ ♫

Thank you, Eileen,

for all you do for Temple Beth El

and the Stamford community

and all you are!

Congratulations on this most

deserved honor.

Leslie, Joe, Claire and

alex heyison

BARITONE

Best wishes, Eileen

Stan Miller

Mazel Tov!

Wendy Miles

You always show how much

you care.

Thank you, Eileen.

Carol and allen krim

Eileen

Thank you for all you do for

Temple Beth El.

Roni and allan lang

A well-deserved congratulations

to Eileen

Libby and hersh libo

Thank you for your devotion

and dedication and all that

you do for Temple Beth El.

You are a pillar

to our community.

Rona, Mark, Emily

and Sydney Katz

♫ ♫ MAZEL TOV EILEEN ROSNER!

You are a remarkable woman and we are all so blessed to have

you in our lives.

We love you,

Deborah, Jordan, Maya and

Shira Jacobson

Additional congratulations to our

friend, Cantor George and all the guest

performers this evening!

Your parents, Rose and Frank

Rosner, would be very proud

of your continued dedication

to Temple Beth El.

Continued good health

and happiness.

Elliott and Kathy Tuckel

Congratulations,

so well-deserved.

Harriet and Seymour

Weinstein

Mazel Tov Eileen!

We always love hearing

Hazzan Rabinowitz

and Cantor Mordecai.

Caryl Ferber poser

and peter poser

BARITONE

Eileen = Energy!

With much appreciation,

The satz family

A heartfelt Mazel Tov

to Eileen and Cantor Mordecai.

Mia and Lonny

Weinstein

♫ ♫

Honoring Eileen

For her dedication, commitment

and love for Temple Beth El

Beverly and Allen

Kezsbom

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

Winston Churchill

Mazel Tov, Eileen, on this well-deserved honor. You’ve distinguished yourself

through the years by dedication, involvement and generosity to so many causes in our community as well as TBE.

You are an inspiration to us all.

Jodi Maxner

and David Rauch

Amy and Mel Bloomenthal

Rhoda Dember

Stacey and Eliot Essenfeld

Judy and Jerry Fishman

Meira Rosenberg and David Friedman

Goldblatt Family

Phyllis Gofstein

Milton Mann

Dorothy Levine, M.D. and Alvin Rosenfeld, M.D.

Wolff Family

BASS

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350 Roxbury Road

Stamford, CT 06902

203-322-6901

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