MAZAL TOV

to our Esteemed Honorees for their well-deserved recognition and their diversity: relatively new members, the "establishment" and a second-generation member:

Rick and Diane Osen Covkin-It is amazing how you started as part-time Shul and Springfield residents to full-time residents to such integral parts of our Shul community that now we cannot imagine we were ever without you. In so many ways you are the voices of our Shul. Diane with your elegant writing and editing and Rick, while not so eloquent but equally effective, with your seating sign-up entreaties in the name of your WWE cohorts.

Marilyn, you epitomize the award you are receiving-a true Aishet Chayil. You are always quick to the draw to help our young families as well as our older families. Whether to provide guidance on where to find a service or to offer assistance in a blackout.

Adam Greiss-we feel honored to have watched you progress as a member of our Shul, new in so many ways. You are now a mainstay in our daily minyans and have been so even during the pandemic. We also appreciate your music-listening tips.

Debbie and Avi Shteingart- Debbie, we have known you your entire life. You and Avi have done a tremendous job filling the large shoes of your parents, Howie and Sara, who must be enormously proud. Avi, although I thought I had mastered crossing Mountain Avenue, having you whiz by on your scooter to weekday minyans was a bit unnerving!

Eva Gidalowitz-Winning this award is a wonderful reflection not only of your special qualities but of your parents who have given so much in such a short time. 

Edna and David Goodman

Mazal tov, Diane and Rick, tonight's Guests of Honor!
You are a truly deserving couple, and we are so grateful for your dedication to the CIS community! You have been a source of admiration and inspiration for us personally since the first day we met you! You make our shul's life so much richer through everything you do for our congregation! CIS is truly blessed to count you as its members!
Mazal tov, Marilyn! You are a true Aishet Chayil!
Your unwavering devotion to the shul is truly an inspiration! You welcomed us warmly to the community, and we are lucky to count you as our friend! We aspire to follow your example every day! May you go from strength to strength!
Mazal tov to Debbie and Avi Shteingart, the Young Leadership Awards Honorees! 

We are grateful for your commitment and tireless effort to make sure that our Youth Department continues to flourish enriching the lives of CIS youngest members!
Yashar Koach to Adam Greiss, The recipient of Edward Konigsberg Memorial Award! Mazal tov!
Congratulations, Eva! Even though you moved to Springfield quite recently, you quickly proved yourself worthy of the Memorial Joseph Tammam Memorial Youth Community Scholarship Award! We look forward to hearing about your future successes!
 

Anya and Eyal Bitansky

MAZAL TOV TO THE CONGREGATION ISRAEL OF SPRINGFIELD HONOREES
 
DIANE AND RICK COVKIN
Recipients of the Rabbi Israel E. Turner Memorial Award
 
DEBBIE AND AVI SHTEINGART
Recipients of the Young Leadership Award
 
MARILYN BIELORY
Recipient of the Aishet Chayil Award
 
ADAM GRIESS
Recipient of the Edward Konigsberg Memorial Award
 
EVA GIDALOWITZ
Recipient of the Joseph Tammam Memorial Youth Community Service Scholarship Award
 
You are all well deserving of the honors bestowed upon you for your

commitment and dedication to Congregation Israel of Springfield  

JAY MEVORAH & CLARA HARELIK MEVORAH 
COLE, MICHAEL & CAYLA