We are deeply honored to be recognized by Emunah, along with Estelle z"l and Leonard Glass. The dedication of our National President, Careena Parker, our executive director, dinner co-chairs, past presidents, professional staff in the US and Israel, and lay leadership, is extraordinary. Your tireless efforts have touched countless lives, and we are privileged to support such a vital cause.We extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends and community members. Your unwavering support has been a cornerstone of our journey, and we are profoundly grateful for your encouragement and belief in us.

To our parents, Abe and Zina Gontownik z"l and Elaine (may she live and be well) and Bob Jacobs, z"l, our role models who taught us by example that being part of the Jewish People is both a privilege and a responsibility: Your values and guidance have shaped us into who we are today.To each member of our family, whom we love beyond measure, you are our foundation and our inspiration. Your constant love and support mean the world to us.

Thank you, Emunah, for this recognition and for the extraordinary work you do. And thank you to everyone who makes it possible for Emunah to provide the vital services that are making a difference during complicated times and under difficult conditions.

With heartfelt gratitude,

 

With great pleasure and respect, we honor our cherished friends, Anne & Jerry Gontownik, whose exceptional leadership and unwavering support of Emunah continuously inspires our community to be dedicated to its success. Your passion for helping others exemplifies the spirit of your ongoing generosity and kindness.

 

We salute Estelle a"h & Lenny Glass for your continued generosity and thougthful gifts to help the children of Emunah. This tribute honors Estelle's memory and the lifetime of giving that has been the crown achievement of your lives. May Hashem continue to bless you and your growing family with a lifetime of nachas and celebration. Because of these families and all of our supporters, countless lives have been touched and changed for the better. Thank you for your extraordinary contributions and for being a beacon of hope and compassion.

 

We are honored to celebrate you today.

 

 

Mazal Tov to our dear friends Anne and Jerry on your well-deserved Award!

 

Your commitment to Emunah and strong leadership in Emunah has been an inspiration to all of us. In addition, we owe you a tremendous hakarat hatov for initiating and being the force behing our "On the Path" kidushes and get togethers. These have brought together the entire Bal Harbour community, and we are forever grateful.

 

To Estelle a"h and Lenny, we wish you a yashar koach for your generosity and support of the children of Emunah. You both have dedicated your lives our children and families, and we are forever grateful. May Hashem continue to bless all of you and your growing family, and may you continue to have much nachat and joy from your beautiful family!

 

 

 

Mazel Tov to our dearest friends and well deserving Founders Award honorees Anne & Jerry Gontownik. Your decades of dedication and leadership to Emunah and strong support of advocacy, Torah values and chesed particularly in Israel have allowed so many worthy institutions to benefit from your good hearts and generosity. Paul and I admire your dedication and are continuously inspired by your commitment to take action. We cherish our warm friendship now in its fourth generation between our families. Each of your kids and spouses have continued this legacy in their own right and we wish you true happiness and nachas from all of them.

 

We also salute and congratulate Estelle a"h and Leonard Glass upon receiving the Legacy Award. Your lifelong dedication to the children of Emunah speaks volumes of your beloved Estelle A"H and your combined generous heart for so many Jewish causes.

 

Best wishes to our wonderful sister Careena Parker, Emunah's fabulous National President for extraordinary success in all she does. Together, may we all continue to strengthen Am Yisrael.

 

With great respect and love,

Anne & Jerry Gontownik
Mazel tov Anne and Jerry on this well deserved honor. Your devotion to Am Yisroel, Eretz Yisroel and Emunah sets the standard! You certainly proudly carry the legacy of your wonderful parents, Bobbie Jacobs,OBM, and Elaine. May Hashem grant you long and productive years and continued nachas from your outstanding family.

 

Estelle A'H and Leonard Glass
Mazel tov to Lenny on this well deserved honor. May you continue your noble work for many years to come. 
In memory of Estelle Glass, OBM, a talented and caring woman, devoted to family, Am Yisroel and in particular the vital programs of Emunah. May she be a melitz yoshern for all of us!