Diamond
"The time for singing has come...
And the songs of Zamir
are heard in our land"
Mazal Tov to all the Conductors and
to our friend Danny Freelander!
Arline Duker and Bill Werther
Diamond
To Our Dear Friend,
Danny,
With wisdom and deliberation,
With wisdom and deliberation,
your many contributions have benefitted the
Jewish People and the world
for over 4 decades.
Your profound understanding of music as a gateway to spirituality has impacted thousands and touched three generations.
You are a leader among leaders!
With love and admiration,
Vivian and Mati
Vivian and Mati
Emerald
HEROES OF HAZAMIR
VIVIAN AND MATI
HAZAMIR CONDUCTORS
Staff
חזק חזק ונתחזק
Hynda Feit
Emerald
To all the conductors of HaZamir,
please know that this Mom and Alum so revere,
the passion you bring to our Holy Quest,
and to Danny Freelander, you are simply the best!
Kol haKavod and Mazel Tov to
Each and Everyone of You
Fran Gordon and Sarah Immerman
Fran Gordon and Sarah Immerman
Emerald
Kol haKavod to Mati and Vivian and all the HaZamir conductors who kept everyone singing and brought joy during a joy-less time to so many.
And a huge thanks to Danny, for all you do for the Foundation.
It's an honor to work with you.
-- Elena and Jay Lefkowitz
Emerald
To Our HaZamir Conductors,
You have brought joy and comfort to teens on both sides of the ocean, with sensitivity, creativity and total dedication during a most challenging time in history.
Your individual talents elevate our singers and together you elevate HaZamir!
You have brought joy and comfort to teens on both sides of the ocean, with sensitivity, creativity and total dedication during a most challenging time in history.
Your individual talents elevate our singers and together you elevate HaZamir!
With Gratitude,
Vivian
Emerald
To Rabbi Gil and Elinor Bashe
You shepherd our flock with wisdom,
humility and deep devotion to our people.
Todah Rabah Roeh Ne'eman
Zamir Choral Foundation
Emerald
To Bobbie Sue
Your extraordinary efforts to make our
gala concert a success are priceless.
There is no one like you!
With love and gratitude,
Vivian
Vivian
Ruby
Anonymous
Ruby
Congratulations to
HaZamir
for keeping the music alive!
Adina Avery-Grossman and Harman Grossman
Johnson & Johnson
Ruby
Mazel Tov to everyone at
HaZamir on
another successful year!
And a special thank you to our
incredible conductor, Dr. Alan Mason
Debra Klein & Avi Naider, Gala Chairs
The Naider Family
Ruby
To The Board of Directors
Thank you for supporting our mission.
Your investment in the
future of Jewish life is
a holy goal.
Mati
Sapphire
Dad-
The music you bring into the world has made it a place
The music you bring into the world has made it a place
with more beauty and more joy.
And your love has done the same for our lives.
We're so proud of the work you've dedicated your life to
and we're also just happy you're our Dad.
Adam & Julie, Jonah & Sarah
***
Danny, Your light sings from purity of heart,
Adam & Julie, Jonah & Sarah
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Danny, Your light sings from purity of heart,
generosity of soul, joy in life.
Who isn't in love with you?!
Lucky me. Lucky us.
Forever, Elyse
Who isn't in love with you?!
Lucky me. Lucky us.
Forever, Elyse
Sapphire
Mazal tov, Danny!
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
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
Mazal tov, HaZamir conductors and staff!
Your steadying hands and encouraging expressions,
in partnership with Vivian and Mati,
have reassured and guided your singers as never before
Your steadying hands and encouraging expressions,
in partnership with Vivian and Mati,
have reassured and guided your singers as never before
Bravissimi!
Dr. Steven Lorch
Sapphire
Thank you to the
Zamir Choral Foundation and
HaZamir for the
many years of extraordinary contribution, creation, opportunity, and achievement.
Dr. Alan Mason
Sapphire
Warmest congratulations to
Danny Freelander on
receiving the Kinor David Award, and for your
dedication and devotion to the Zamir Choral Foundation.
Your kind demeanor is apparent to all.
Your kind demeanor is apparent to all.
Thank you to the wonderful conductors
who have unselfishly continued the mission of HaZamir
to promote and strengthen Jewish identity through song.
Rena and Elliot Steigman
Sapphire
Mazal Tov to all the conductors with a special shout out to
Erika Schon and Teddy Klaus,
for your dedication to your singers and deep commitment to Jewish choral music.
Thanks also to Pat Levy-Zuckerman
HaZamir DC parent coordinator.
Cheryl and Dan Troy
Platinum
Danny --
In the 45 years I have known you, you have been an inspiration and a role model to me and countless others. Thank you for all you do for the
Zamir Choral Foundation and for Klal Yisrael,
with your rare combination of humility and humor. I am a huge fan.
Fellow conductors --
It is humbling and heartwarming to count
It is humbling and heartwarming to count
you among my colleagues and friends.
HaZamir Bergen --
It takes a village! Kudos and gratitude to the whole team: Janet, Chuck and Elaine, our parents, and YOU, our singers past and present. So proud!
It takes a village! Kudos and gratitude to the whole team: Janet, Chuck and Elaine, our parents, and YOU, our singers past and present. So proud!
Ronit Wolff Hanan
Platinum
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You have elevated your choral singers;
You have elevated us.
Thank you.
Through your ideals as well as your idealism,
the Jewish world is a better place.
Shalom, Rav
Carol Weinflash Kopelman and
Michael Kopelman
Platinum
Thank you to Mati and Vivian for your extraordinary leadership and vision, and to all the HaZamir conductors who continued to create harmony when we needed it most! Danny, there is no one more deserving of this honor. You are one of a kind. --
Tali Lefkowitz & Byron Edwards
Platinum
Thank you to my fellow HaZamir conductors,
who continue to teach and inspire me.
Kol hakavod Danny,
for your selfless dedication to
Zamir Choral Foundation and Klal Yisrael.
Congratulations to our talented HaZamir teens!
HaZamir Baltimore, I am so proud of you!
Erika Pardes Schon
Platinum
Kol Hakavod Vivian and Conductors!
What an extraordinary accomplishment to
keep HaZamir flourishing in
a global pandemic!
Mazal tov!!
Leah Stolar and Bruce Kessler
Silver
Mazal Tov
HaZamir,
Zamir Choral Foundation,
Esteemed & Dedicated HaZamir Conductors,
&
Rabbi Daniel Freelander, Kinor David Award Recipient.
Your tireless efforts on behalf of Jewish Music inspires us.
May you go from Strength to Strength.
Beth and Marty Aron
Silver
Mazal tov to all of the HaZamir Conductors!
Your total devotion to and participation with your local HaZamirniks during covid has been exemplary.
We thank you and congratulate you
on this well deserved honor!
Special Mazal Tov to Houston HaZamir Conductor-
Sophie Lee Landau, our charming and talented daughter!
Bobbie Sue Daitch and David Landau
Bronze
Expressing our continuous support and admiration for Vivian, Mati, the HaZamir Conductors, Singers and
all who contribute to this incredible
musical and educational community.
We salute your inspiring efforts!
Yasher Koach!
Elinor and Gil Bashe
Bronze
Congratulations to
HaZamir
for keeping the music alive!
Edie and Ira Beer
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In Memory of
Ruth and Bernie Weinflash
Berru Charitable Foundation
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Mazel Tov to our honorees Danny Freelander and our wonderful HaZamir Conductors!
Danny - It's been a joy to collaborate with you and to witness firsthand your wisdom and unflagging commitment to the Jewish people and to Jewish music.
Conductors - You have done amazing things these last two years - I am in awe of your talent, energy, and accomplishments in these most challenging times. Bravo!
And of course, a huge thank you Vivian and Mati, and the staff in the national office, for your tireless efforts and commitment to HaZamir.
Freddie Brooks
Bronze
Our love and best wishes to the long time
SOUL of everything Zamir.
Marsha Bryan Edelman-
Singer, Conductor, Administrator, Inspiration.
Myron, Mindy, Jeremy, Becca, Pj, Avi, Malka, Ephraim, Erica, Ilana, Simmy, Nava, Adam, Moshe-
The Edelman Clan
Bronze
To Cantor Audrey Abrams: For enthusiastically developing & nurturing HaZamir Minneapolis/St. Paul into such a vibrant group over many years.
To Vivian & Mati Lazar: For your inspirational efforts which have made the music of the Jewish people come alive in such an exciting way for our young people, & through them to touch so many of our souls.
To our dear daughter HAYA: From parents who could not be more proud of the woman you are becoming. May you continue to bring wonderful sounds to the world & make it a better place.
And to all of HAZAMIR: Thank you all for what you have done for our daughter, our people, & our world. May you all continue to grow from Strength to Strength. ZAMRU ACHIM ZAMRU!
Aga and David Fine
To Vivian & Mati Lazar: For your inspirational efforts which have made the music of the Jewish people come alive in such an exciting way for our young people, & through them to touch so many of our souls.
To our dear daughter HAYA: From parents who could not be more proud of the woman you are becoming. May you continue to bring wonderful sounds to the world & make it a better place.
And to all of HAZAMIR: Thank you all for what you have done for our daughter, our people, & our world. May you all continue to grow from Strength to Strength. ZAMRU ACHIM ZAMRU!
Aga and David Fine
Bronze
Mazal tov, Danny
on your belated honor, and
Mazal tov to all the
HaZamir conductors
for their dedication to our teens!
Cheryl and Bill Gross
Bronze
With gratitude to Danny Freelander and
all the conductors for your tremendous
contributions to Jewish Choral Singing
Mati and Vivian,
may you go from strength to strength.
Inge and Philip Horowitz
Philanthropic Fund
Bronze
Mazal tov to all the
HaZamir conductors
for their dedication to our teens!
Margie and Brett Kerbel
Bronze
Mazal Tov to
Joshua Koplow
and all
HaZamir conductors!
Meyer Koplow
Bronze
Kudos to Mati, Vivian and the entire Zamir Choral Foundation staff!
Special Kudos to conductors who kept HaZamir going in their local chapters throughout the pandemic!
Mazal Tov to Danny Freelander on receiving the
well deserved Kinor David Award!
Gladys and Matthew Maryles
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Congratulations to
HaZamir
for keeping the music alive!
The Mendel Family
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The HaZamir Boca Raton is pleased
to honor
Cantor David Muchnik.
We are so grateful for your commitment to our teen singers.
Mazal Tov on this recognition!
Bronze
We salute Mati and Vivian for your vision, and Danny on his "covidic" belated honor! Mazal tov to all the HaZamir conductors!
Mir trogn a gezang!
Debra and Zalmen Mlotek
Bronze
Mazal Tov, Danny!
Yasher Koach to all the conductors for your important work giving the next generation the gift of music.
Thank you Vivian and Mati for your leadership.
Martha and Hugh Pollack
Bronze
Honoring Danny and Zamir for your extraordinary dedication
to engaging and inspiring
generations of young people and
their love of Jewish music!
Cathy Goodfriend and Paul Reichenbach
Bronze
Mazal tov to
all those who bring forth music
from young souls and
who impart identity upon them.
Lara Traum
Roytberg Traum Law and Mediation, P.C.
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B"H
Axel Sacks
We are so proud watching you grow in HaZamir starting in 8th grade - singing with high school students - to now being a teen leader and chamber choir member. What a great achievement! We love you!
We are so proud watching you grow in HaZamir starting in 8th grade - singing with high school students - to now being a teen leader and chamber choir member. What a great achievement! We love you!
Cantor Sher, Helene and the entire HaZamir team,
Thank you so much for your dedication and inspiration.
You have passed them the candle from which other candles will be kindled.
Thank you so much for your dedication and inspiration.
You have passed them the candle from which other candles will be kindled.
Pops, Doris, Leila, and Ruby
Zaidie, and Lori Beth
Bubbie Susan, Moshe and Bubbie Karen
Aunt Zena and Uncle Fred
Uncle Eric, Tanta Mich and Uncle Sandy,
Bubbie Susan, Moshe and Bubbie Karen
Aunt Zena and Uncle Fred
Uncle Eric, Tanta Mich and Uncle Sandy,
Uncle Jeremy and Gloria
and the generations thereof...
and the generations thereof...
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Mazal tov Danny,
bravo to all of our conductors, and
deepest appreciation to Vivian, Mati, and
the wonderful young men and women of HaZamir around our country and in Israel! You all inspire us!
Robin and Gerry Skolnik
Bronze
Mazal Tov to all the honorees.
Onward and upward with
Jewish Choral Music!
Sending love from LA,
Susan Jacoby Stern and Joel Stern
Bronze
Thank you to Erika Schon and
HaZamir Baltimore.
Mazal tov to all the conductors and singers!
Family of Talia and Lev Eisner
Bronze
Mazal Tov to Danny,
the HaZamir conductors and
the Zamir choral family.
Abby and Denny Waldman
Bronze
Mazal tov,
Danny on
your belated honor!
Hillel Wallick
Copper
Mazal tov to the
HaZamir conductors and to Danny.
Yasher Koach to Vivian and Mati.
It is an honor to call many of you colleagues and all of you friends.
Nancy and Mitch
Copper
Copper
Thank you, Danny, for the
extraordinary example you set for
generations of Jewish leaders.
And mazel tov, dear HaZaConductors,
on your marvelous
resilience and resourcefulness!
Cantor Josh Breitzer
Copper
We wish HaZamir,
Vivian and
Mati
continued success for many years to come.
Cantors Assembly
Copper
Modeh ani; Modah ani!
We are thankful for years of friendship and to
knowing the music in your heart.
Mazel tov, Danny!
Deborah and Paul Golomb
Copper
Mazal Tov
to our dedicated conductor
Sophie Lee Landau!
Thank you for keeping us singing,
even during covid!
HaZamir Houston
Copper
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Mazel Tov to
Hannah Druckman,
founding Silicon Valley conductor!
We were lucky to find you!
Melinda and David Joffe
Copper
Mazal tov to all the
HaZamir conductors
for their dedication to our teens!
Rhonda and David LeSchack
Copper
Compliments
of
Betsy and Benjamin Lopata
Copper
Mazel tov Ezra Medina and
the HaZamir singers.
A special thank you to Erika Schon.
Medina and Ross Families
Copper
Mazel Tov to all of the
HaZamir singers, conductors,
and staff, including our
beautiful daughter
Dani Paticoff!
HaZamir singers, conductors,
and staff, including our
beautiful daughter
Dani Paticoff!
Ellen & Scott Paticoff
Copper
Copper
Mazal Tov
Marsha Bryan Edelman
on this tremendous honor.
Great success to you and everyone in Zamir.
Love,
Maita and Dan
Copper
Mazel Tov to our wonderful conductor
Dr. Marsha Bryan Edelman for this
well deserved honor from HaZamir.
From the members of
SHIRAH,
The Community Chorus on the Palisades
Copper
Mazal Tov to the wonderful Rabbi Dan Freelander!
With gratitude for his outstanding leadership, wisdom, talent, and friendship.
Mazal Tov to all of the HaZamir Conductors who for 11 cumulative years have taught, mentored, and inspired our beloved sons, Benjamin and Sam.
Thank you all!
This year, we give particular thanks to Dr. Marsha Bryan Edelman
for her outstanding leadership of HaZamir Long Island.
Thank you for the most amazing year!
With deep gratitude to Mati and Vivian Lazar-
Outstanding vision, mission, leadership, and dedication.
Zamru Achim Zamru!
With Love,
Francene and Scott Sokol
Copper
Mazel tov to Hannah Stober
from HaZamir Boston!
We're so proud of all that you've done with HaZamir, and want to thank all of the conductors and staff who made it possible.
We love you!
Mom, Dad, Max and Shira
Copper
Congratulations to
HaZamir
for keeping the music alive!
Nan and Moshe Sukenik
Copper
Mazal tov to all the
HaZamir conductors and singers!
A special shout out to our
Kayla Esther!!
We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments!!
Hazzan Bonnie and Moshe Zakarin
Copper
We want to recognize two people who have been an essential part of our HaZamir experience:
Emma Miller, Teen Leadership Coordinator, thank you for running such a spirited and engaging program for our Teen Leaders.
Your program exceeded our highest expectations.
Teddy Klaus, HaZamir DC Conductor, thank you for
bringing the music and teaching our teens for 5 amazing years.
Congratulations to HaZamir
for keeping the music alive!
Patricia Levy-Zuckerman and
Stuart Zuckerman
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Kol Hakavod HaZamir for giving our teens this opportunity of a lifetime.
And special thanks to Molly May, our inspirational conductor.
Kol Hakavod to the Zamir Choral Foundation
Judith and Rabbi Seth Adelson (Pittsburgh, PA)
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Thank you HaZamir for this incredible musical odyssey.
Levi, you make us so very proud.
Love, Mum, Layla and Haim
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Congratulations to our favorite conductor, Dan Wulf!!
Dot & Stanley Bilsky
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Bravo to our awesome HaZamir Brooklyn chapter:
Chaya, Eva, Isaac, Lila, Marty, and Milo,
our super teen leader Marty, and a big thank-you to our
terrific conductor Eric Spiegel!
Brooklyn ROCKS!
Freddie Brooks
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With thanks to
Rabbi Dan Freelander
for your ongoing support of HaZamir, and
kudos to my fellow HaZamir conductors
Marsha Bryan Edelman
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Thank you,
HaZamir
for keeping Elianna and The Hartford chapter singing.
The Doron Family
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Mazel Tov to all of the
Singers, Conductors and Leaders of HaZamir!
Michelle and Mitchell Edelson
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Mazal tov,
Danny
on your belated honor!
Lynne and Joshua Fishman
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Mazel Tov to Danny,
Kinor David Recipient,
And To All Who Share the Gift of Music
With Much Love,
Alan & Lily Frishman
Gary Frishman & Meredith Curren
Joan Frishman & Nanuka Broladze
Terry Frishman & Gary Gluck
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Ronit,
From chapters present, from chapters
future, and from chapters past.
For all you will do, for all you've done, and
for all you do,
for all you do,
WE LOVE YOU! We are forever grateful.
HaZamir Bergen County
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Mazal tov to our talented, dedicated conductor,
Eric Spiegel
on being honored at the HaZamir Gala this year!
We are so grateful to have been able to sing under your awesome leadership these past 6 years.
With respect and love,
HaZamir Brooklyn Singers, Alumni, and Parents
We are so grateful to have been able to sing under your awesome leadership these past 6 years.
With respect and love,
HaZamir Brooklyn Singers, Alumni, and Parents
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We are so glad to be honoring the one and only, our conductor and mentor, Dr. Marsha Bryan Edelman.
Thank You for your years upon years of loyalty to HaZamir, and b'ezrat hashem, for many more to come.
Thank you for all that you "doodly-doo".
With love,
HaZamir Long Island - singers, alumni, parents, and the Bryan Edelman fan base as a whole
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Celebrating our incredible Conductor
DR. ALAN MASON
Teacher. Mentor. Guide. Friend.
Thank you for instilling a passion for Jewish music and Jewish peoplehood in each singer that walks into the MAR-JCC lounge. Your love of Judaism and choral music will be carried on by the next generation thanks to your masterful teaching and leadership.
With love and profound respect,
HaZamir Miami Singers, Alumni, and Parents
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Celebrating our amazing Conductor
CANTOR LEON SHER
and 10 years of HaZamir South Jersey under his leadership
חזק חזק ונתחזק
May you go from strength to strength!
CANTOR LEON SHER
and 10 years of HaZamir South Jersey under his leadership
חזק חזק ונתחזק
May you go from strength to strength!
With love,
HaZamir / HaZaPrep South Jersey
Singers, Alumni, and Parents
Mazel Tov as well to Rabbi Dan Freelander on receiving
the Kinor David Award
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May HaZamir Continue to
Go From
Strength to Strength!
Alice and Jacob Klein
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Nature is saturated with melody;
heaven and earth are full of song.
- Nachman of Bratzlav
Robin, Cliff, Noah and Molly Kulwin
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Mazal tov to all the
HaZamir Conductors for
their dedication to our teens!
Arwen Kuttner and Alan Ruttenberg
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Thank you Mati, Vivian and all of the honorees for continuing to nurture HaZamir for all Jewish youth and all of us!
Tina & Uri Lemberger
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למנצח מזמור לדוד
השמים מספרים כבוד אל ומעשה ידיו מגיד הרקיע
To the Conductor! A mizmor of David. The heavens tell of God's
glory and handiwork!
--Psalm 19:1-3
To Susan Hornstein
Thank you for sharing Glory, Handiwork, and Knowledge with the
young singers of HaZamir Central Jersey!
Thank you for sharing Glory, Handiwork, and Knowledge with the
young singers of HaZamir Central Jersey!
Your Friends at Makhelat HaMercaz
Makhelat HaMercaz Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey
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Great to have HaZamir back!!
Congrats Danny, and
thanks to all our amazing HaZamir conductors
for all your hard work.
Elaine and Chuck Mason
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Mazal Tov and continued success!
Ahrona and Milton Ohring
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Mazal Tov to Danny and
all of the Conductors
for a well deserved honor!!!
Heidi and Allan Rolnick
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With love, gratitude, we wish Mazel Tov to Chris Mason, our wonderful Westchester conductor.
And with deep appreciation to all HaZamir conductors,
to Vivian and Mati and
to all who give our teens the gift of Jewish music!
Anna and Jonathan Rosen
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In honor of Susan Davis
Irving Rotter
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Mazal tov to all the
HaZamir conductors
for their dedication to our teens!
Shana and Mark Shoulson
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Congratulations to
Ronit Wolff Hanan,
a wonderful conductor.
Felice Z. Stokes and Muriel Jorgensen
Tribute Listing
Mazal Tov-Conductors, Danny, Vivian & Mati on HaZamir's continuous growth & success! Linda & David Altshuler
Thank you for giving my niece Naomi Hoffman many wonderful opportunities and experiences. Aunt Wendy
Mazel Tov, Tovah, on your dedication to your passion for singing! Much love, Nanny, Zayde and the Weiss Family
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Mazal Tov, Danny! We Love You!!
Kathy, Richard, Jillian, Evyn, Carl & Crosby
Mazel Tov Dori Catz 4 exciting years combining Music & Judaism. So proud of you! Love, Grandma & Grandpa Catz
Appreciating the dedication of all the conductors and singers. Thanks, HaZamir, for including me for years! Jack Chomsky
Tribute Listing
In recognition of Conductor Erika Schon & Teen Leader Coordinator Emma Miller. Sharon Feinstein / Amit Golding
Kudos to Susan Hornstein for her ongoing leadership.
Love from Jerusalem, The Green-Silver Family
Thank you, HaZamir for filling my life with beautiful music and lifelong friendships! Zoe Grossman
Tribute Listing
Thank you for the beautiful music and wonderful community. Mazel Tov! Louise Heit-Radwell & Steven Radwell
In Honor of Elena and Jay Lefkowitz
Zeva and Larry Herman
Honoring fellow HaZamir Conductors, especially my mentor Marsha Edelman. Steven Hoffman
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Mazal Tov to Danny Freelander and
Kol Ha-kavod to HaZamir! Ronda and Josh Jacobson
Danny, Kol Hakavod for a life-long promotion of Jewish music & continuing the family tradition! Kotlier & Argon Families
Mazal Tov to my sister, Sophie Lee Landau, conductor of HaZamir Houston, on being honored! Sarah Sue Landau
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Mazal Tov to my fellow Conductors! Pleasure working
with you! Sophie Lee Landau- HaZamir Houston
Mazal tov to our conductor, Marsha Bryan Edelman,
on this honor. The Singers of LaShir
Congratulations Lily LeSchack and all the HaZamir performers and staff! Arlyne and Peter LeSchack
Tribute Listing
Congratulations to HaZamir for keeping the music alive!
Aliza and Benjamin Mann
In honor of Hazzan Brian Mayer
Judith and Howard Mayer
Mazal tov Mati & Vivian, HaZamir conductors and Rabbi Dan Freelander. Cantors Fredda & Jack Mendelson
Tribute Listing
Mazel tov to HaZamir for keeping the music alive!
Barbara and Barry Novick
With Gratitude for All You've Done to Make My Grand-children's Lives Richer and More Musical! Charna Reichel
Susan Hornstein, you have been an amazing teacher. Thanks for your love and guidance! I will miss you! Bashe Rockman
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Yasher koach, Erika Schon, a woman for all seasons who's making a difference to our teens. Glenna & Lenny Ross
In honor of Marsha Edelman - a wonderful conductor
who enriches HaZamir and Zamir. Aaron Rothstein
Mazal Tov Sophie and Jacob Schonberger!
Love, Nanny and Baba
Tribute Listing
Congratulations Dan!
Marcy Schwartz
Kudos to the conductors, singers, the Lazars and
Rabbi Freelander! Cantor Faith Steinsnyder
Our best wishes to Vivian, Mati & HaZamir. May HaZamir go from strength to strength! Marilyn & Jeffrey Tabak
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Many thanks & Mazal tov to Rabbi Daniel Freelander and the HaZamir conductors - Debbie and Jay Tartell
Mazal tov to Danny, Mati and Viv, all the conductors, and our talented HaZamir singers! Libby Tulin
Yashar Koach to Dan Freelander, Marsha Edelman & HaZamir! Kathy Barr & Edward Weissman
Tribute Listing
Congratulations to Marsha Edelman and HaZamir!
Lesley and Ross Wishnick
Mazel tov Marsha on a well deserved tribute for your contributions to the success of Zamir. Rikki & Alan Zibitt
Name Listing
Lisa Lazerson and Michael Abrams
Sasha Spielvogel and David Burger
Amy E. Cohn
Erica Goldman and Jeffrey Druckman
Yonathan Eilon
Rosalind Gold
Peri Horowitz
Sheree and Hazkiel Kor
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Joyce and Roger Nussbaum
Linda Greenbaum and Michael Plotnick
Helene and Stephen Sacks
Ruth and Paul Seitelman
Ronald C. Shufrin
Janet and Gil Spitzer
Carol Kozak and Seth Ward
Margo and Charles Wolfson
Graduating Seniors and Alumni
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.
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,
Danny,
who has devoted himself tirelessly to
the mission of the Zamir Choral Foundation
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!
inspirational leadership!
Stephanie and Herb Neuman
Ruby 2020
In gratitude to
Dan Freelander
for all the wonderful work he does on behalf
of the Zamir Choral Foundation,
the Festival and
HaZamir!
Temma and Al Kingsley
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
(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.
provided to me through his leadership.
Dr. Alan Mason
2020 Concert Co-Chair
Zamir Choral Foundation Board Member
Conductor HaZamir Miami
Dr. Alan Mason
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
Sapphire 2020
To our Amazing Singers,
We applaud your talents,
your discipline and your stamina!
Bravissimo!
Vivian
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
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 and Byron Edwards
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
Michael Freelander
Platinum 2020
Danny,
In the 45 years I have known you, you have been an inspiration and a role model to me and countless others --
as a musician,
as a pluralistic Jew and
most of all as a humble, gentle mensch.
Thank you for all you do for the
Zamir Choral Foundation and for Klal Yisrael.
I am a huge fan.
Ronit Wolff Hanan
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
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
on 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
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,
Jewish life in the wide world out there,
and in the Zamir world right here.
With deep appreciation and affection,
Arline Duker, Bill Werther and family
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 and Jim Heeger
Gold 2020
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 and Marty Aron
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!
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.
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 -
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
Heartfelt Congratulations
for the Great Work
Vivian and Mati
Continue to Do!
Continue to Do!
Fondly,
Patti Askwith Kenner
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
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!
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David Award!
Terise, Eric, Jordan & McKenna Parnes
Bronze 2020
Mazel Tov to
Mati, Vivian and all the
HaZamir singers!
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 and 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
It is our honor to be able to
support your valuable efforts,
support your valuable efforts,
Danny!
The Robert M. Abramson
Charitable Foundation
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!
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,
Stacy Rappaport and Craig Solomon
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!
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
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
Joan and Ron
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.
beautiful voices of HaZamir.
And, a special shoutout
to the voices of our community
who join you!
Renee and Steven Finn
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
Mazal Tov to Danny for his commitment to
HaZamir, the Zamir Chorale, NAJCF
and the Zamir Choral Foundation.
We couldn't think of a more deserving
recipient of the Kinor David award!!
recipient of the Kinor David award!!
Cheryl and 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 and 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
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!
Zamir Choral Foundation's
Kinor David award!
Helen and Robert 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!
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
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
Yasher Koach Vivian and Mati
on HaZamir's continuous growth
and success!
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!
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, -
Marty, Micah, Milo, and Shayna, -
and a big thank-you
to our terrific conductor
Eric Spiegel!
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
your dedication, your friendship
and your wonderful sense of humor.
Ronda and Josh Jacobson
Half Page 2020
Yasher Koach
Vivian and Mati
on HaZamir's continuous
on HaZamir's continuous
growth and success!
Melinda and David Joffe
Half Page 2020
Nancy and John Kenney
Half Page 2020
Yasher Koach to
Shayna Klainberg and the
HaZamir Brooklyn Chapter singers
and its conductor, Eric Spiegel!
Shelly, Joshua and Sari Klainberg
Half Page 2020
For Danny and Elyse...
With enduring friendship, love,
thanks and appreciation!
Deena and Jeff Klepper
Half Page 2020
Yasher koach, Danny!
You have blessed us with your beautiful voice
and your commitment to Jewish music.
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!
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