The world is filled with good people.

Lots of them are generous.

Lots of them are passionate about Judaism.

Lots of them are passionate about Jewish education.

Some of them dedicate time every day to study Jewish texts.

Some of them do things to strengthen the Jewish community.

Few of them are doing things now to ensure the Jewish future.

Few of them think that they haven't done enough for Klal Yisrael.

There's only one person I know who personifies all of the above...

 

There's only one David Magerman.

David, Mazel Tov to you and Debra on this uber-deserved honor.

 

With love and admiration,

 

Dear David and Debra, We are eternally grateful for the generous and

passionate manner in which you transformed and elevated Jewish education

in Philadelphia. You constantly envision greater heights,

more students, and improved quality. You are inspiring in your

unwavering commitment to educating the children which will brighten

the future. We wish you naches in your children! May you continue

from strength to strength! Thank you with all our hearts.

 

Dear Tamar and Josh, Yasher Koach on this wonderful award.

We wish you continued success and leadership in

the important task of educating the children.

 

Dear Ms. Buonagurio, We are excited to honor you for your hard

work to educate the students!

Love,

בחכמה יבנה בית ובתבונה יתכונן. ובדעת חדרים ימלאו כל הון יקר ונעים

(Mishlei 24:3-4)

 

David and Debra, your vision and generosity have brought us to this day.

No words can adequately express our thanks and appreciation.

 

Mrs. B., it is an honor to share the stage with the inspirational

teacher of the next generation of STEM leaders. Mazal Tov

on your well-deserved award.

 

Thank you to all of the incredible teachers, administrators, Nurse Jessica,

and the Medical Advisory Committee who have kept our children safe,

in school, and learning through these most trying times.

 

David and Debra,

 

You truly personify Herzl's aphorism,  אם תרצו, אין זו אגדה.  You dream boldly, and through force of principle and will, you have manifested those aspirations into being, creating the most magnificent school conceivable for our children. We are so grateful to have you as our role models and friends. May you continue to go from strength to strength in seeing the realization of your dreams for our school and community at large.

 

Josh and Tamar,

 

Mazel Tov to our very dear friends on this very well-deserved honor!

 

With love and respect,

 

With deep appreciation to the esteemed Guests of Honor

Debra and David Magerman

 

We salute you for your passionate commitment to Jewish education and for your generous contributions to our community.
 
Mazel Tov and best wishes to the deserving awardees

 

Josh and Tamar Katz and Julia Buonagurio
 

Yasher Koach to Kohelet Yeshiva. Thank you for nourishing the minds and souls of our youth. May you go from strength to strength.

 

Debra and David,

 

Thank you for all that you do

For the Jewish people around the world,

For our community, and

For the Gottlieb Mishpucha!

 

May you go from Strength to Strength!

 

Lots of Love,

 

Andrea, Rich, Avrohom, Hadas, Gracie, Tony, Charlie and Rivkah

 

Debra and David,

 

Your support for Jewish education, Yiddishkeit and Kohelet is legendary and life-altering. Your deep sense of community and unstirring commitment to Torah, Israel, and our future generations is the very definition of Tikun Olam, inspiring us all.

 

Thank you for exemplary stewardship of Torah values that is profoundly impactful on Klal Yisrael. We are all privileged to have you as role models in our community.

 

Mazal Tov to all of our honorees.

 

With gratitude and immeasurable thanks to Debra and David Magerman

for their vision and their giving. Debra and David, your impact on the

Lower Merion Community and the larger Jewish community is legendary.

 

In honor of Josh and Tamar Katz. Thank you for all that you do for our

school and our community. You are true models of what it means to be

עוסקים בצרכי צבור באמונה

 

Mazal Tov to Azi Jacobson and the Class of 2022-- we are so proud

of all of you and can't wait to see what you will do next!

 

With appreciation and admiration,

 

מזל טוב
תודה רבה
 
To:
 
The Guests of Honor, Debra and David Magerman, for their generous and continued support for Jewish Education and keeping the flame of Yiddishkeit brightly burning.
 
The Young Leadership Award recipients, Tamar and Josh Katz.

May you continue to be an inspiration to the community.
 
The Distinguished Faculty Award recipient, Julia Buonagurio, for your dedication and commitment to educating Jewish students.

 

To David & Debra-
Some dream about the future of Jewish education, others do the work to

realize those dreams, and still others provide the resources. But you are the

rare combination of all three. The Jewish day schools serving

 the region would not be what they are today without you.
 
To Josh & Tamar-
Your efforts on behalf of the school and shul are a labor

of love and are deeply appreciated.
 
To Ms. Buonagurio-
Your impact on the students has been immeasurable. Fortunate

is the school to have you on its faculty.
 

One single chassid or student who devotes his heart, mind and soul to Torah and to bolstering Torah, effects wonders in a large city, in all that city's affairs - in a manner that transcends the natural order, by the merit of our Patriarchs, "Fathers of the World."

 

HaYom Yom - 4 Tammuz

 

Debra and David, Your efforts to bolster Torah have indeed affected wonders in our community, in our city and far beyond, in a manner that transcends the natural order. We consider ourselves very blessed to have been a part of your courageous and visionary efforts. May we go from strength to strength together always.

 

With much love and gratitude,

 

With deep gratitude and appreciation to those who

taught us what it means to give:

 

David & Debra: you taught us what it means to give with

your vision, your resources, and your determination.

 

Josh & Tamar: you taught us what it means to give with

your time, your talent, and your trust.

 

Julia: you taught us what it means to give with your wit, your wisdom,

and your unwavering commitment to each and every Kohelet student.

 

Our school, students, and community have benefited immeasurably from

your generosity. May HKB"H grant you the health, strength, and resolve

to continue giving, teaching, and inspiring for many years to come.

The Members of the Board of Directors of Union Fire Association serving Bala Cynwyd and Merion recognize our fellow board member

David Magerman and Debra Magerman and thank them for

their commitment and contributions to our community.

 

James Hornung, Chief

David Staffieri, Deputy Chief

 

Mike Leibowitz, President * Lori Salkin, Vice President * Scott Friedman, Treasurer * Harry Jarin, Secretary * Leonard Bernstein, Solicitor

 

Rob Carovillano * Ed Dvir * Cara Hornung * Seth Kanner * William Maxwell * Jack McColgan * Kevin Murphy * Abraham Vegh * Nataly Weiss

 

Mazel Tov to this year's Guests of Honor, Debra & David Magerman!

 

To our dear friends, Debra and David: Your vision and generosity helped

create an institution that we are so incredibly privileged to be a part of.

Thank you for everything you do for our school, our

Lower Merion Jewish community, and the greater Jewish community.

 

To our good friends, Tamar and Josh: You never hesitate to help whenever

and wherever you are needed, and you truly exemplify what it

means to always be involved in tzarchei tzibbur.

Thank you for everything you do for all of us.

 

To Julia: You are more than a teacher - you are someone who innovates and

inspires, and who always finds ways to help every child excel in the

classroom and beyond. Thank you for helping our children learn and grow.

 

Ethan and Ariella Altman

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Archer & Buchanan Architecture

Ari Sirner, David Kadosh, and the entire Israel Bonds Philadelphia office

Eli and Elana Baumgarten

Ayelet and Barry Berger

Ben Zion and Chana Berliant

Chani and Yoni Berliant

Joan and Fred Cohen

Eliot and Lea Keil Garson

Larry and Rachelle Ellis

Shani and Jake Finkle

Gilya and Len Freedman

Dr. Margaret Grotzinger and Dr. Mark Glick

Esti and Shmuel Honig

Sharon and Shimon Joshowitz

Yehudit and Benjamin Kandel

Marion, Howard and Frank Katz

KCBA Architects

Amanda and Mayer Kohn

Maury Litwack

Emilie S. Passow and Louie Asher

Victor and Vanessa Mellul / Mellul Dermatology

Shoshana and Eddie Melman

Miriam and David Morley

Stephen and Jackie Moster

Jim and Deb Pellen

Judy and Joel Pomerantz

Esty and Itamar Rosensweig

Gary and Shelly Rothschild

Shari and Stuart Rudoler

Michael and Suzanne Saltzberg

Shira Yudkoff Photography

Ann and Eddie Snyder

Chemmie and Yaeli Sokolic and Family

Brandon and Lisa Swartz

Teger Family

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The Kohelet Yeshiva Faculty

The Susser-Steins

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Craig, Talia, Aurora, Zeke, Asher Whitman

David and Rachel Wilensky