Larchmont Temple Spring Gala 2020

Larchmont Temple

Carol Scharff is a backbone of our community. Carol has encouraged the flourishing of our congregation through her timeless devotion, having served as temple president, vice president, sisterhood president, and a member of our youth and school boards, She continues to support our congregation by welcoming us all to services and special events, arranging our onegs, reading with our nursery schoolers, and attending chevra, in addition to her many board and committee meetings.

Larchmont Temple

Do Jews believe in a messiah, a saviour, who will bring redemption to a deserving world? In fact, we do...And though there are many arguments, especially among progressive Jews, about how such a messianic figure will manifest, I have insider info about who this harbinger of hope might be...
This year's honoree: CAROL SCHARFF...
Though nowadays she's the grand dame of LT life for the current generation, Carol was the youngest person ever to serve as president, and the singular leader who steered our congregation in a covenantal direction when dissension may have torn us apart. And as she's done for nearly five decades, by reminding us why we are here--to take care of each other while making our world more humane and just--Carol is our compass. Maybe she, herself, is not the messiah, but her guiding presence is a godsend that helps us sustain and daily save our world. Carol makes LT's Covenant real.

With abiding appreciation and so much love....

Rabbi Jeffrey Sirkman

Larchmont Temple

I am just the latest in a long line of Presidents at Larchmont Temple who have tried to live up to the amazing example Carol Scharff has set for all of us. Her contributions to the temple over more than 50 years are too many to describe, but what ties them all together is the love for and devotion to the temple and its community that Carol has demonstrated without equal. In this journal and the gala, we join together to celebrate Carol and to provide a small measure of thanks for all she has done and will continue to do to brighten our lives.

Mazel Tov Carol!!!

Michael D. Nathan
President of LT, 2022

Larchmont Temple

To Carol with Love

Congratulations to the matriarch of our family and our endless fount of love and support. We are sustained through her encouragement, concern and unconditional love for each of us, and for all of us together. From the time she was a young girl gently guiding her sisters, she has shared her seemingly limitless love and optimism and welcomed us and our extended families into her heart and home.

That same warmth embraces her other home and family as well--

Larchmont Temple--where she has given decades of devoted service and leadership. She has been the welcome wagon, long-term leader, wise counsel and dear friend for the congregation and clergy, their children and their children's children. These roles have expanded her life and given her

great joy. She is so rare... and we are all so fortunate.

Matthew, Karen, Jim, Tom, Sue, David, Pablo, Aram, Jordon, Jonah, Tara, Ilana and Rachel

Larchmont Temple

Congratulations,

Mom!

You're a light in

our lives!

We love you!

Karen, Tom and David

Larchmont Temple

To my exceptional personal family

To my wonderful temple family

To all those of blessed memory and those fortunately

still with us on whose shoulders I stand

I am eternally grateful for your encouragement,

love and support throughout the years.

I could not have reached tonight's splendid
celebration without each of you.

From Carol with Love

Platinum

Congratulations to our friend
Carol Scharff

who is the heart & soul

of Larchmont Temple

Jayne Lipman & Bob Goodman

Platinum

Congratulations, Carol.

You have been one of the
pillars on which LT rests.

Paul & Karen Isaac

Platinum

Thank you, Carol, for making

Larchmont Temple home.

May you continue in great health to be

the blessing you are to all of us and

the LT Community.

With love and gratitude,

Sandy Porwick, Nancy & Ned Weiser,

Evie Porwick & Julie Porwick Warshaw

Platinum

With gratitude, we honor Carol Scharff,

A Woman of Valor.

Thank you for your dedication to our community.

Yasher Koach,

The Stavis Family

Gold

Saluting Carol,

With affection, respect and

recognition for her kindness
and warm welcome at the temple.

Leonard Lichter

Gold

Carol Scharff is community!

With gratitude for her
generations of good.

Lee Perlman & Linda Riefberg

Silver

Dear Carol,

Your intellect, creativity, loving spirit and

dedication to LT are inspirational
and the source of our treasured friendship.

With love,

Selma Bernstein & Family

Silver

To Carol: You are the essence of

Larchmont Temple!

Your warm welcome, inspired leadership and

wise counsel enrich all of us. Congratulations on

such a well-deserved honor.

Love,

Karen Zimmerman & Paul Bindler

Silver

IN HONOR OF
CAROL SCHARFF
We are inspired every day by your extraordinary leadership, generosity, dedication and wisdom.

You are a blessing to our congregation and the best example of how a committed and kind presence fosters a rich and connected community. You have truly sustained us throughout the years.

With deepest gratitude,
LARCHMONT TEMPLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Silver

We are grateful to you for
all of your years of service.

With respect, love and
gratitude,

The Larchmont Temple Brotherhood

Silver

Carol, with great admiration
and gratitude for all that
you do.

With love,

Ellen Brooks & Marshall Cohen

Silver

We honor our dear friend and fellow member of the

Judaic Study Group of Larchmont-Mamaroneck UJA-Federation,

Carol Scharff
For her leadership and devotion to Larchmont Temple,

our local community, Israel, and the Jewish People world-wide.

We hope to study with Carol for many years to come.

May she go from strength to strength,

Emily Cohen, Judy Darsky, Meg Fienberg, Meira Fleisch,

Laurie Girsky, Cindy Golub, Rabba Sara Hurwitz,

Cara Nash Iason, Juli Karson, Arlene Kleinberg, Hedy Levy,

Barbara Novick, Suzi Oppenheimer, Joan Rosen,

Rosalyn Tauber Scheidlinger, Shira Weinstein

Judaic Study Group of Larchmont-Mamaroneck UJA Federation

Silver

Larchmont Temple rests on four pillars--

Torah, Prayer, Social Justice and

Carol Scharff.

With all our congratulations,

gratitude and love,

Eve & Harry First

Silver

Mazel Tov to our lovely Carol.

She is the heart & soul

of our beloved temple.

Congratulations on this honor & with
thankfulness for what you do for all of us
every time we see you.

Your kindness is the medicine for all.

With love,

Sunny & Brad Goldberg

Silver

For always being there--

For welcoming us all and making LT feel like a home--

For all that you do for our LT community--

Thank You!

Nathalie, Sam,

Jerry & Annie Orans

Silver

"Rabbi Judah and the Sages disagreed.

One said: As is the leader, so goes the generation.

The Other said: As the generation, so goes the leader."

CAROL SCHARFF is our model covenantal leader

for she has taught our congregation for 50 years that it is neither

the leader nor the generation that determines its direction but rather both,
working in sacred partnership & shared purpose.

We are only the ever-aspiring Covenant Community we seek to be
because her presence continues to grace us with her guidance,
empowers us with her unfailing dedication, and inspires us with

her indefatigable spirit.

Our gratitude is a testament to our eternal admiration,

and our love,

Rabbi Jeffrey Sirkman, Cantor Tracey Scher &

Rabbi Leora Frankel

Silver

In honor of Carol Scharff,

We celebrate your leadership,
dedication, and ongoing
service to Larchmont Temple.

Lynn & Michael Reichgott

Silver

You have been the heart and soul of our
congregation for so many years.

Thanks for everything you have done for

Larchmont Temple.

We are delighted and honored to celebrate you.

All our love,

Amy & Rob Rothman

Silver

Carol, Mazel Tov on this

well-deserved honor...

You are the heart and soul of Larchmont Temple.

We are so proud to honor your commitment and

dedication to our Temple community.

Love,

Wendy & Neil Sandler

Silver

Your loving warmth, your giving heart, and

your welcoming presence are such a gift to our

Larchmont Temple community!

THANK YOU

for your caring devotion to us all!

Jill & Paul Sarkozi

Silver

To Carol, you are the embodiment of the

warmth and welcoming spirit
that is Larchmont Temple.

Thank you for always

welcoming us home!

Carol & Michael Scheffler

Silver

Carol,

You are a constant source of light,

warmth and goodness. We could not

treasure, value and appreciate you more.

With love,

Amy, Brad & The Scheler Family

Silver

Dear Carol,

You have been a role model,

mentor and friend for three generations.

We love you,

The Shapiro Family, Jane & Richard,

Laurie & Jonathan, Carly & Andrew,

Julia, Max, Ella, Spencer

Blue and White

Your open heartedness means the world to so many of us.

With thanks and so much ❤️.
Patti & Danny Abelson

Carol, your presence has made LT a deeper and richer experience for our family. For all these years, seeing your smile has felt like coming home. We are so grateful for your friendship, kindness, love and generous heart.
With much love,
Beth, Chris, Jack, Lindsey & David Belisle

Blue and White

Congratulations to my friend
and mentor, Carol Scharff.

Frederic Bloch

With love from the
Cronin/Tillman Family

Blue and White

In honor of our dear Carol
--For your generous heart
--For your loving soul
--For teaching us
--For sharing your gifts
L'Shalom,
Yvette & Mark Goorevitch

Carol,
Thank you for always being there for everyone at
Larchmont Temple and the greater Jewish world.
You have been a rock--the foundation for which
the temple has been built and is continually growing.
With gratitude and much love,
Ina, Arthur and the entire Gordon Family

Blue and White

With appreciation and love,
Tammy, David, Sali, Norma & Charles

Mazel Tov Carol!

With love and gratitude
for all you do,
Martha & Gil,
Rebecca, Adam & Jonah Herzberg

Blue and White

With love and thanks
for all you have done and continue to do.
You are a wonderful role model and inspiration.

Love,
Tom & Judy Landau

The Merians family joins in celebration of
Carol Scharff.
You have inspired us and guided us, taught us
and showed us unlimited patience
and leadership.

Thank you.
Elaine, Ed, Amy, Addie & Ethan Merians

Blue and White

Congratulations, Carol Scharff.
An honor and a privilege to
follow in your footsteps,
with shoes too large to fill.

Michael Nathan & Amy Kreisberg

Welcome home with best wishes,
Harvey Rubin

Blue and White

Carol, you have been my mentor, friend and inspiration
from the day I arrived at Larchmont Temple.

With much love and endless gratitude,
Jane Sable-Friedman

Congratulations to Carol, whose smiling face
and warm hello is always there to welcome
worshipers to our Larchmont Temple.

Warmest wishes,
Kate & Arnold Schmeidler

Blue and White

Dearest Carol,

You are simply the best!!!

Love,
Sylvia & Harri

Congratulations, Carol, on this well-deserved honor.

You have been the backbone of
Larchmont Temple for so many years.

Marcia Wofsey

White

Carol Scharff--
The heart & soul of Larchmont Temple.
Marnie Foster-Marks &
Adrienne Weiss-Harrison & Andrew Harrison

Congratulations, Carol!
A one-of-a-kind lady.
The Altersohn Family
Frank, Amy, Andrew, Allison, Mira and Jaclyn

Congratulations, Carol. So well deserved!
Susan Band Horwitz

White

In honor of Carol Scharff.
Thank you for your service.
Jon & Laura Birger

Your dedication to Larchmont Temple is a
model for everyone. Thank you for being you.
Wish we could be there to celebrate with you.
Emily Grotta & John Boudreaux

Thank you, Carol Scharff, for being such a positive
influence in all of our lives. You are such a gift to us,
our temple family, our spirituality and the world in which we live.
Barry & Geraldine Brause

White

It's a great pleasure to honor Carol Scharff
who has contributed so much time and talent
to the needs of Larchmont Temple.
Barbara Cohn

To a woman of valor
who is tirelessly giving of herself for others.
With deep affection and gratitude for your friendship,
Karen & Jerry Dorfman

Bravo Carol!
Thank you for your kindness and warmth!
Anne & David Fass

White

Dear Carol,
You have been a friend, mentor and wonderful
role model. May you continue to be so for many years.
With love,
Jeffrey & Sabrina Fiddelman

A gala celebration in appreciation for all you've done for
Larchmont Temple may not be enough.
Maybe we need a parade with fireworks.
Martin & Diana Finkelstein

With appreciation
and admiration.
Bob & Marion Geller

White

We celebrate Carol Scharff,
always ready with armfuls of
hydrangeas for our Sukkahs!!
The Family of Michele Lewis & Jan Gould

Carol,
Thank you for all you do
and knitting us all together.
Frank Grant & Sy Dym

You are one in a million, and such a precious one at that.
Just as we have been blessed by you, so may you know
blessings in return: shefa b'rakhot --"blessings in abundance."
Larry Hoffman

White

To Carol: Bob admired you so much and so do we!
With deep appreciation and affection,
The Immerman women:
Minna, Gaby & Suzanne & Families

Congratulations and thank you for everything
you do for the Larchmont Temple community!
With love and appreciation,
Tim & Judy Kahler

Dear Carol,
You are the best!
Marlene & Gerry Kolbert

White

Congratulations & thank you for all that you do.
Jeannette & Lloyd Landa

Carol, we are so happy to be a part of the special
evening honoring your generous spirit and accomplishments.
Silvia & Mark Lederman

You are a wonderful inspiration for all of us!
Shalom,
The Medoff Family

White

Thank you, Carol, for your warmth and dedication!
All our love,
The Metsch Family

In honor of Carol.
The Miller Family

Mazel Tov Carol!
Thank you for your incredible dedicationto LT &
our community (and for your knitting tips).
Jordana Davis & Stephen Mott

White

Thank you for all that you do!
We love you, Grandma Scharff!
Julie, John, Michael, Alex, Barbara & Susan
The Zilberberg/Nathenson Family

In gratitude for your leadership, devotion, hospitality, and the privilege of sharing in community and friendship with you
Fondly,
Mark & Ellen Oster

Carol,
You've been a mainstay of what has made
Larchmont Temple our home.
It's an honor to participate in this tribute to you.
Sheldon & Judith Raab

White

Thank you Carol, for all of
your extraordinary efforts!
Howard & Amy Seife

In appreciation of your years of service to
Larchmont Temple.
Lois & Harold Weitzner and Family

Congratulations, Carol,
on your dedication to
Larchmont Temple's community.
Judith & Roger Widmann

White

Grandma, I'm so happy to celebrate you,
your work and how much we love you,
though no single event could suffice!
Aram Zucker-Scharff

Name Listing

Amy Weltman & Ze'ev Aviezer

Midge & Skip Baum

Amy Goldman & Joel Brill

David & Elaine Chapnick

Jim & Leslie Cowen

Mauri Tamarin & Ronald Eligator

Margaret Foster-Marks

Sarah Gillman

Name Listing

Linda Ury Greenberg & Ned Greenberg

Rabbi Ilene & Nicholas Haigh

Lisa Schnapper & Phillip Honstein

Marty & Pat Jenis

David & Jodi Kahn

Barbara Lewis Kaplan

Sheila Liebowitz

Emily Laitmon & Steven Marcus

Name Listing

Alexander & Karen Mauskop

Fredda & Jack Mendelson

Stuart & Deborah Novick

Alan & Kathryn Parter

Wendy Weiner & Rabbi Charles Rabinowitz

Andrea Hirsch & Allen Reiter

Nancy Moskowitz & Gary Rones

Sue Schneider

Name Listing

James & Andrea Selonick

Stephen & Marjorie Shapiro

Toby Sklarew

Arthur & Brenda Skoultchi

Susan Spencer

David Tillman

Hillary Volper & Henry Tischler

Diane Tohn