Diamond 2020
It was in lovely Kerhonkson, our own Brigadoon
One summer evening under a silver moon,  
Looking for hot dogs I began to meander
And then I ran into Danny Freelander.
 
I knew right away he was one of a kind
Especially when a hot dog he did help me find.
In short, let me say he's a gift from the Lord
So deserving of the Kinor David award!
 
Fran Gordon
Diamond 2020
 
Mazal Tov to Danny
for his commitment to
Jewish choral music and the
Zamir Choral Foundation!

Sherry and Henry Stein
Emerald 2020
Congratulations to our friend and colleague,
Danny,
who has devoted himself tirelessly to
the mission of the Zamir Choral Foundation
and to the power of Jewish song.
 
We are so fortunate to have you with us
on this most important venture!
 
And, as always, a huge kol hakavod to
Mati and Vivian,
without whom none of this would be possible.
 
Elena and Jay Lefkowitz
Emerald 2020
 
Congratulations to
Mati and Vivian
on another year of
inspirational leadership!
 
Stephanie and Herb Neuman
Ruby 2020
Mazal tov, Danny!
אוהב שלום ורודף שלום, אוהב את הבריות ומקרבן לתורה
(אבות א:יב)

Your caring and calming presence
ennoble and inspire everyone and everything you touch
in HaZamir and Zamir
as in the rest of the Jewish world

Mati and Vivian
Mazal tov on yet another remarkable year
of transforming hundreds of young Jewish lives
 
!היה והיה הזמיר
 
Dr. Steven Lorch
Ruby 2020
 
 
 
William Wolff
Sapphire 2020
With gratitude and admiration for 
Rabbi Danny Freelander,
and the many opportunities
provided to me through his leadership.
 
 
Dr. Alan Mason
2020 Concert Co-Chair 
Zamir Choral Foundation Board Member 
Conductor HaZamir Miami
 
Sapphire 2020
Danny, your tireless devotion to Zamir
has helped to promote Jewish identity
and unity through song.
 
Your kind demeanor is apparent to all.
 
You are truly a mensch! Mazal Tov!
 
Rena and Elliot Steigman
Platinum 2020
 
Danny--
 
Your wisdom, kindness and generosity of spirit
are evident to everyone who knows you.
 
Thank you for your dedication to enriching
Jewish life in the wide world out there,
and in the Zamir world right here.
 
With deep appreciation and affection,
Arline Duker
Platinum 2020
 
- Danny -

!מזל טוב
Touched and inspired,
seeing your passion for music
resonate with dedication to live and mentor
תיקון עולם

Much love,
Michael, David, Raphael and Jessie Freelander
 
 
 
 
 
 
Platinum 2020
 
 
 
Cantor Ronit Wolff Hanan
Platinum 2020
הדרך ארוכה היא ורבה, רבה 
הדרך ארוכה היא ורבת הדר   
אבל אני, אבל אני, לבד לבד צועד 
הללו הללויה הללו 
ושר אני ושר אני, שירי זמר נודד 
הללו הללויה הללו   
 
The road may be long and vast, but you are not
a lonely singer when you are part of the Zamir family.
 
Thank you to Mati and Vivan
for creating this community of music, and
Mazal Tov to Danny on this deserving honor.
 
Talia Lefkowitz & Byron Edwards
Platinum 2020
 
Kol Hakavod to
Danny Freelander -
an extraordinary leader of the Zamir world
and the Jewish world & an exceptional friend and colleague
 
We are inspired by your leadership
& blessed by your friendship

With great admiration and affection,
Martha and Hugh Pollack
 
Platinum 2020
In Honor Of Our Dear Friends:

Rabbi Danny Freelander for his loving, enduring commitment and dedication to the Zamir Choral Foundation.

Matthew Lazar for his vision, energy, and commitment to enriching Jewish life, culture, and community through excellence in Jewish music.

Vivian Lazar for envisioning, nurturing and growing HaZamir, a life-changing musical youth movement that has transformed our lives and the lives of our children.

With Love and Gratitude,

Francene, Scott, Benjamin and Sam Sokol
Platinum 2020
There's nothing like HaZamir!!
 
HaZamir creates Jewish unity,
community and harmony!
 
Kol HaKavod Mati and Vivian!!
 
 
Leah Stolar and Bruce Kessler
 
Platinum 2020
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Daniel Freelander
for receiving the Kinor David award.
 
With deep gratitude to 
Teddy Klaus, Judith Zawatsky,
and Patricia Levy-Zuckerman
for their leadership of, and dedication to 
 HaZamir DC.
 
Cheryl and Dan Troy
Gold 2020
Gold 2020
 
Congratulations to
Danny!
 
 
Kamal and Artimus
New York Family
 
Gold 2020
 
Mazal Tov to Danny 
for his commitment to 
Jewish choral music and the
Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
Daryl Messinger & Jim Heeger
Gold 2020
Dear Danny,
 
I'm so happy that you are receiving the Kinor David Award.  
You are truly deserving!
 
Having worked with you on the Board of Directors,
I've witnessed your calm and guiding wisdom.  
What an astute fellow!  
Your backstage work at the HaZamir Gala is legendary,
and your leadership at NAJCF is a daily inspiration.
Thank you!
 
Bobbie Sue Daitch and David Landau
Gold 2020
 
Mazal Tov to Danny
for his commitment to
Jewish choral music and the
Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
Carol and Richard Rosenthal
Gold 2020
Bravo HaZamir!
 
Thank you to Elena and Jay Lefkowitz,
Cheryl and Dan Troy and Vivian and Mati
for bringing this joy into our family.
 
Huge Yasher Ko'ach to my son
Yosef Nelson
for his Teen Leadership
and commitment to excellence.
 
Judith Zawatsky
Bronze 2020
Mazal Tov to
Danny Freelander
on receiving the Kinor David award!
Your commitment to Jewish choral music
and the Zamir Choral Foundation
has contributed mightily to the growth of HaZamir
and provided a unique gateway
to Jewish identity for thousands.
 
Bravo to the HaZamir singers, staff, Vivian and Mati!
May you go from strength to strength!
 
Beth & Marty Aron
Bronze 2020
Heartfelt Congratulations 
for the Great Work 
Vivian and Mati
Continue to Do!
 
Fondly, 
 
Patti Askwith Kenner
Bronze 2020
Bronze 2020
 
In appreciation of Danny's
many faceted contributions to
the promotion and development of
Progressive Judaism over the years.
 
The Beutel Family, Toronto
 
Bronze 2020
 
Mazal Tov to Danny
for his commitment to
Jewish choral music and the 
Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
Cantor Josh Breitzer
Bronze 2020
Mazel Tov Danny on receiving this so well-deserved  
Kinor David Award!
 
It's been a joy and an honor to work with you on the Zamir Choral Foundation Board - your wisdom, thoughtfulness, clarity and sensitivity have been invaluable in helping us move ever forward.
 
Thank you for your friendship as well as for your unflagging
commitment to the Jewish people and to Jewish music!
 
And bravo to HaZamir on another spectacular year!
 
Thank you Vivian and Mati, and the staff in the national office,
for your tireless efforts and commitment to HaZamir.
 
Freddie Brooks
Bronze 2020
 
Mazal Tov to 
Rabbi Daniel Freelander
on receiving the
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David award!
 
 
Carl P. Sherr & Co., LLC, Financial Advisors
Bronze 2020
Danny,
 
Your music speaks to our souls
and makes our hearts sing.
Thank you for lifting us all up.
 
Robert Bank and Alan Cohen
Bronze 2020
 
Mazal Tov to Danny
for his commitment to
Jewish choral music and the
Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
Sam Gordon and Patty Gerstenblith
Bronze 2020
Supporting HaZamir
by honoring a friend, mentor,
Rabbi, and a mensch,
is a blessing.
 
Mazel Tov Danny...
to many more moments to celebrate
and create even new memories! 
 
Dennis and Nancy Gilbert
Bronze 2020
Danny-
 
Mazal tov on your well-deserved honor.
 
Your wisdom, leadership, integrity, kindness,
and warmth are an inspiration to us all.  
 
We are proud and honored to be your friend.  
 
With much love,
Debbie Zlotowitz and Rick Greenberg
Bronze 2020
 
Mazal Tov, Danny!
 
We lift our voices and hearts to you,  
as you have done for so many.
 
Rachel and Rex
Bronze 2020
Mazal Tov to the honoree
and all those committed to
HaZamir and the
Zamir Choral Foundation.
 
May you go from strength to strength.
 
Inge Horowitz z'l
 
Bronze 2020
 
Mazal Tov to Danny
for his commitment to
Jewish choral music and the
Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
The Immerman Family
Bronze 2020
Danny,
 
We love you and are so proud of you 
 
The Kallah Guys -
David, Elliott, Howard,
Peter, and Rex 
 
Bronze 2020
 
We congratulate our dear friends
Elena and Jay Lefkowitz
for their work on behalf of the
Zamir Choral Foundation.
 
MAY YOU CONTINUE TO GO
FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH!
 
 
Vicki and Sam Katz
Bronze 2020
 
 
Bravo HaZamir!
 
 
Aliza and Benjamin Mann
 
Bronze 2020
 
 
BRAVO! 
VIVIAN AND MATI 
 
 
MINNA AND MARK SEITELMAN
MARK E. SEITELMAN LAW OFFICES, PC
Attorneys for Injured People 
www.seitelman.com
212-962-2626
Bronze 2020
 
I love HaZamir!
 
Thanks for this wonderful experience!
 
 
Holly and David Mendel
Bronze 2020
 
 
 
Lisa Messinger
Bronze 2020
 
Thank you to all who make
HaZamir
the best Jewish experience
of my teen's week!
 
Debra and Avi Naider
Bronze 2020
Mazal Tov to
Rabbi Daniel Freelander
on receiving the
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David Award!
 
Terise, Eric, Jordan & McKenna Parnes
Bronze 2020
Mazel Tov to 
Mati, Vivian and all the
HaZamir singers!
 
Congrats to Dani and all the people
who work so hard to make
this beautiful concert a reality.
 
Ellen and Scott Paticoff
Bronze 2020
Mazal Tov to 
Danny
for his commitment to
Jewish choral music
and the 
Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
Judy & Drew Popik
Bronze 2020
 
So proud of Danny
for his extraordinary lifelong dedication
to Jewish music and its inspiring impact
on generations of young people
and the Jewish community.
 
Cathy Goodfriend and Paul Reichenbach
 
Bronze 2020
To Ahava Sacks 
We are so proud of how you represent our family
and the Jewish people... We love you very much!
 
Dad, Doris, Leila, Ruby, Lori, Zeidie, Bubbie Susan,
Moshe, Bubbie Karen, Uncle Jeremy and Gloria,
Uncle Eric, Tanta Mich and Uncle Sandy
 
To Cantor Sher, Helene Raush
 and the entire HaZamir community 
Thank you for giving Ahava
this wonderful, meaningful opportunity!
 
Drs. Lori and Harry Sacks
Bronze 2020
לא עליך המלאכה לגמר לא עליך לגמר
It is not your duty to complete the work. Not up to you to finish it.
ולא אתה בן חורין להבטל ממנה
But neither are you free to desist from it.
 
Celebrating Danny Freelander
 
You always step up and answer the call
You always do what needs to be done
You lead by action and by example
Your voice moves our spirits
 
With gratitude and admiration
Zamru Achim Zamru
Jill and Larry Sandberg
Bronze 2020
 
Kol HaKavod, Danny!
 
In your passion and commitment to
Klal Yisrael, you embody the finest values
of the Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
Vivian and Mati, thank you both for the vision
and the wisdom to create HaZamir!
 
Erika and Lew Schon
Bronze 2020
 
Mazal Tov to Danny
for his commitment to
Jewish choral music and the
Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
Sandy and Tadd Schwab
Bronze 2020
 
 
 
Lisa Silverstein
Bronze 2020
Dan, you have our abiding respect 
and great affection for all you have done
for the   Zamir Choral Foundation
and for K'lal Yisrael.
 
We are delighted to join in this celebration!
 
Robin and Gerry Skolnik
Bronze 2020
 
Mazal Tov to Danny
for his commitment to
Jewish choral music and the
Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
With love and gratitude,
Craig Solomon and Stacy Rappaport
Bronze 2020
 
It is our honor to be able to
support your valuable efforts,
Danny!
 
 
The Robert M. Abramson
Charitable Foundation
Bronze 2020
Honoring Danny Freelander
 
His Warmth, Musical Talents
and Dedication to the Jewish Community
has always been
an inspiration to our family.
 
Alison and Peter von Halle
 
Bronze 2020
 
Mazal Tov to
Danny and
HaZamir! 
 
 
Abby and Denny Waldman
 
Bronze 2020
 
 
 
Debbi Bohnen and Adam Wall
Bronze 2020
 
Mazel Tov to Danny -
I've always enjoyed
my time with you
at NAJCF.
 
Hillel (Howard) Wallick
Bronze 2020
 
 
 
Ellen and Rabbi Peter Weintraub
Copper 2020
 
Danny, thank you for all you do
for HaZamir and the Jewish world.
 
We also salute our visionaries,
Mati and Vivian.
 
Nancy Abramson and Mitch Glenn
Copper 2020
 
In honor of Mati and Vivian 
for all you've done and continue to do
to bring the music of our people
into the souls of so many.
 
With love from
Gaya and Lewis
 
Copper 2020
In gratitude to Danny Freelander
for his contributions to Jewish Music
and 
With immense love and pride
for our HaZamir and HaZaPrep singers 
Yair and Rafi Wall
 
Joyce and Michael Bohnen
Copper 2020
Danny-
 
Thank you for the
Blessing of your wonderful  
Music and Friendship -
May they always be there -
We love you 
 
Ron and Joan
Copper 2020
Kol Hakavod to the
Zamir Choral Foundation,
to Mati and
to all the supporters
of this great institution
 
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
and Ramaz
Copper 2020
Congratulations to all the
beautiful voices of HaZamir.
 
And, a special shoutout
to the voices of our community
who join you!
 
Renee and Steven Finn
Copper 2020
Mazal Tov to Danny for his commitment to
HaZamir, the Zamir Chorale,
and the Zamir Choral Foundation.
 
We couldn't think of a more deserving
recipient of the Kinor David award!!
 
Cheryl & Bill Gross
Copper 2020
 
Mazal Tov to Danny
for his commitment to
Jewish choral music and the
Zamir Choral Foundation!
 
Cantor Marcy and Paul Kadin
Copper 2020
Mazel Tov to all of HaZamir's
amazing Singers, Conductors,
and Staff.  You all rock!
 
Big shout out to Marissa Kerbel
and the HaZamir Cincinnati gang.
 
Love you all!!!
 
Margie & Brett Kerbel
Copper 2020
Danny, 
 
The music of your life has enabled you
to touch countless lives, including ours. 
 
Mazel tov!
 
Love, 
Robin and Cliff
 
Copper 2020
We are thrilled to join in honoring
Dan Freelander
for all of his extraordinary work
and contributions to
The Zamir Choral Foundation.
 
Audrey and Michael Laufer
 
Copper 2020
 
Danny,
Lovely tribute and well deserved!
 
 
With all our love,
Kathleen and Richard Levin
Copper 2020
 
Mazal Tov to
Rabbi Daniel Freelander
on receiving the
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David award!
 
Robert and Helen Levine
Copper 2020
 
Kol HaKavod, Danny!
Thank you for your passion!
 
 
Mary and Harry Levy
Copper 2020
 
 
Compliments from
 
 
Betsy and Ben Lopata
 
Copper 2020
 
"One who sings prays twice."
 
Thank you for lifting us up.
 

Shira Milgrom and David Elcott
Copper 2020
 
Mazal Tov to
Rabbi Daniel Freelander
on receiving the
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David award!
 
Bennett Miller
Copper 2020
Congratulations to
Vivian and Mati
for your fantastic work.
 
Your tireless efforts
are an inspiration to all of us.
 
Jill and Jonathan Mohrer
Copper 2020
 
Danny
It is our honor to honor you.
 
 
Phyllis and Marc Newman
Copper 2020
 
Dear Danny,
 
What a well-deserved honor
for a good friend and community member,
musical talent and mensch!
 
With much love and admiration,
Judy Ribnick, Diane Burhenne,
Karen and Jonathan Goldstick,
Pam and Peter Takiff
 
Copper 2020
 
 
Congratulations on
another great year!
 
Meralee and Sidney Schlusselberg
Copper 2020
 
 
Bravo HaZamir!
 
 
Drs. Ellen and Jay Steinberg
Copper 2020
Congratulations Danny!
 
Thank you for your contributions
to Jewish music
as a gateway for Jewish identity.
 
Jane Taves
Copper 2020
 
Danny-
Our love and support
for a wonderful man
with a beautiful voice.
 
The Weidhorn Family
Half Page 2020
Half Page 2020
 
Yasher Koach Vivian and Mati
on HaZamir's continuous growth
and success!
 
Lisa and Alan Avery-Peck
Half Page 2020
Half Page 2020
 
Thank you to all who make
HaZamir the best Jewish
experience of my teen's week!
 
The Behiri Family
Half Page 2020
Bravo to our awesome
HaZamir Brooklyn chapter:
 
Arielle, Emma, Isaac, Lee, Lily,
Marty, Micah, Milo, and Shayna
, -
and a big thank-you
to our terrific conductor
Eric Spiegel!
 
Brooklyn ROCKS!
 
Freddie Brooks
Half Page 2020
Danny-
 
We honor a lifetime of inspired melodies
and harmonies, the kindness and joy
you exude when you share them.
 
Kathy, Richard,
Jillian, Evyn and Cari Cameron
Half Page 2020
Half Page 2020
 
In honor of Rabbi Daniel Freelander 
 
In memory of Devra Freelander
 
In honor of Maestro Matthew Lazar
 
In honor of our HaZamirnik
Jonathan Farbman
 
 
Karen Splansky Farbman
David Farbman
Half Page 2020
 
Thank you,
Alan, Vicki, Vivian, Mati
and   all who have given
Zev and Reya
this incredible HaZamir experience!
 
Rabbi Julie and Orin Jacobs
Half Page 2020
Kol Ha-kavod, Danny.
 
Thank you for your vision,
your dedication,
your friendship
and your wonderful sense of humor.
 
Josh and Ronda Jacobson
Half Page 2020
 
Yasher Koach
Vivian and Mati
on HaZamir's continuous growth
and success!
 
Melinda and David Joffe
Half Page 2020
 
 
 
Nancy & John Kenney
Half Page 2020
 
Yasher Koach to
Shayna Klainberg and the
HaZamir Brooklyn Chapter singers
and its conductor, Eric Spiegel!
 
Joshua, Shelly, and Sari Klainberg
Half Page 2020
For Danny and Elyse...
 
With enduring friendship,
love, thanks
and appreciation!
 
Deeana and Jeff Klepper
Half Page 2020
 
Yasher koach, Danny!
 
You have blessed us with your beautiful voice
and your commitment to Jewish music.
 
Mazal tov on receiving the
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David Award!
 
Alice Heffner and Alan Lieber
Half Page 2020
Congratulations Danny!
 
Thank you for your contributions
to Jewish music
as a gateway for Jewish identity.
 
Blair and Joseph Marks
Half Page 2020
 
Mazal Tov to
Rabbi Daniel Freelander
on receiving the
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David award!
 
Elaine and Chuck Mason
Half Page 2020
Dear Danny,
You have inspired all of us
with your dignity, humor, humility,
humor, love of Jewish music,
and did I say humor?
 
Please, for all of us,
go on from strength to strength!
 
Cantor Anna West Ott
Half Page 2020
 
 
 
Anne Molloy and Henry Posner
Half Page 2020
 
 
 
Jody Ellant and Howard Reiter
Half Page 2020
 
Bravo HaZamir!
 
 
Anna and Jon Rosen
Half Page 2020
Thank you to
Erika Schon and Ileane Platt
for all you to do make
HaZamir Baltimore
such a special part
of our children's lives.
 
Family of Talia Eisner
Half Page 2020
Our hearty congratulations to
Danny
on this much deserved honor,
and our continued respect and gratitude to 
Mati and Vivian
for recognizing individual commitments
to the Jewish choral community while
teaching future generations to further their passion
for the things that matter most.
 
Lara and Alex Traum
Tribute Listing 2020
Mazel Tov, Danny! 
Linda and David Altshuler
 
Congratulations to our dear friend, Dan Freelander!
 Judy and Bruce Berg
 
In honor of Rabbi Danny Freelander
 Charlotte Jarvis Birnbaum 
 
Danny, congratulations on being honored with the 
Kinor David Award!  Mazel Tov!  Vicki and Larry Botel
 
Mazal tov, Danny! So happy to honor you! 
Debbie Ungerleider and Rich Brookler
 
 

We honor a lifetime of inspired melodies & harmonies, the 
kindness & joy you exude as you share them. The Cameron's
 
Thanks to Rabbi Dan Freelander, and to the ZCF for 
transforming lives, including my own.  Rabbi Don Cashman
 
Thank you for helping us to sing in many ways
for many years - yishar koach!  Mark Cohn
 
Danny - Mazal tov on this wonderful
and well-deserved honor!   Marla Feldman
 
In celebration of Rabbi Daniel Freelander and his 
contribution to the world of Jewish Music!  The Frankl's
 

Love and congratulations!
The Idaho Friedlanders
 
So proud of you, Danny!
Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman
 
Danny, I am so proud of you.  
All my love, Joan Frishman
 
Mazal tov & thanks for the decades you've lovingly enriched 
our Jewish community!  Kathy and Rabbi David Gelfand
 
Mazel Tov Danny and thank you for decades of 
inspiring leadership! We love you - The Gershon Pesners
 
Tribute Listing 2020
Karen and Jeff Gerstel
 
To an old friend and colleague.
With love,  Debbie and Paul Golomb
 
To a mensch, kol tuv.
Debbie and Paul Golomb
 
In honor of Audrey and Mira following in their parents 
Eli and Sheri Gurock's footsteps.  Pam & Jeff Gurock
 
We wish we could be there to share in this well-deserved 
tribute. Wishing love and shalom!  Laura & Eric Gurvis
 

Mazal Tov to Danny and the Zamir Choral Foundation.  
Wish we could be with you!  Dale and Lynn Magid Lazar
 
Kol Tov,
Seymour Lipton
 
MAZAL TOV Danny! You are SO deserving of this award. 
Todah Rabbah for all you do for HaZamir!  Brian Mayer
 
Thank you Danny for all you do for ZCF to ensure the future 
of Jewish music & support of our youth. R McKinnon
 
With our best wishes! 
Wilma and Norman Michaels
 
 

In honor of Rabbi Danny Freelander
Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
 
Danny:  You are the best! 
Helene and Steve Sacks
 
A well deserved honor. Danny, you bring a holy song to all
you do.  Mazal Tov!  Shelley Levine & Larry Schwartz
 
Bravo Danny!
Shelley and Rob Schweitzer
 
In great appreciation for all you do - and with so much
love and joy!  Peter and Vera Sokolow
 
 
Tribute Listing 2020

Mazal tov, Danny!
Dorothy and Harvey Starr
 
Thank you Rabbi Dan Freelander for your leadership 
and inspiration!  We are grateful!  Debbie and Jay Tartell
 
Mazel Tov to Dan Freelander on a well deserved honor.  
Your tireless commitment is appreciated.  Libby Tulin