Dear Yoeli and Toby

In our Holy Temple, the Kohein kindles the Menorah,

spreads the incense, and has various other duties.

The Menorah creates light, the incense creates a fog.

 

As we say on Chanuka, Haneiros Halalu Kodesh Heim, these candles are holy,

and we may not derive benefits from them.  Only to observe them,

Kdei lehodos U'lehallel Lesimcha Hagadol "in order to praise and sing of your Godly glory"

 

Our clients are our lights.  They teach us to see through the fog of this world.

You, Yoeli and Toby, are clearly the Shemen Zayis ZACH, the PURE olive oil,

used by the priests to light these candles.  

 

You and your Gourmet Glatt partners are the Shemen Zayis Zach

that fuel the work of Ohel; the beautiful lights of our clients,

shining our attention towards Hashem, praising Him through the fog.

 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

 

David Mandel, Chief Executive Officer    Robert Katz, Chief Development Officer

Miriam Weiss, Director of Development

 

IN HONOR OF ADINA LEWIS & LAWRENCE GARBUZ, HARVEY, A"H & GLORIA KAYLIE COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

 

& AND IN HONOR OF HARVEY, A"H & GLORIA KAYLIE AND THE ENTIRE KAYLIE FAMILY,
 
AS WELL AS ALL BENEFACTORS OF CAMP KAYLIE. THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO MAKE CAMP KAYLIE INTO THE WORLD-CLASS ORGANIZATION THAT IT IS.
 
IN HONOR OF SHANI & DOV WEINSTOCK, NEDIV LEV AWARDEES, FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO OHEL.

IN HONOR OF, LIBBY & SHLOIME DACHS, SHEM TOV AWARDEES.
YOU NOT ONLY BRING YOUR GOOD NAME TO OHEL, YOU BRING YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE TO MAKE OHEL HEARD!

 

ELLY & SHAINDY KLEINMAN
Chairman of the Board, Camp Kaylie
Co-Chairman of the Board, Ohel
 

I pay tribute to My Colleagues

at Ohel Bais Ezra, Lifetime Care, Camp Kaylie, the Directors and Supervisors
at all levels, the Clinicians, Direct Support Professionals,
Support Staff, for all that is accomplished and
due to your relentless dedication and hard work.

 

This year has been an especially challenging year and we persevered. 
 
From the part-time Respite Employee, to the Weekend Counselor, from Overnight Staff
in Ohel's farthest home, to the Social Worker on a home visit, from Admin Services
preparing a room for a seminar, to the Trauma Team helping a family through crisis,
and the Volunteer with a ready hug.
 
My deepest thanks to ALL of you for your constant readiness to serve
and the excellent work you do every day, every night in every weather
for the thousands of individuals and families Ohel serves.
 
Our special acknowledgment of all the Direct Service Professionals and all the staff working in our homes and programs. With our sincere appreciation and respect,

 

David

 

 

Rose and Maurice deeply cared for Ohel's children for many decades.

 

The Rose & Maurice Halpern Lifetime Care Foundation at Ohel

is their legacy, ensuring the elderly and their caregivers receive professional care.

 

Loved and cherished by all who met them.

 

...Rose's love of children, 

...Maurice's 100th Birthday celebration with Florida Marlins,

...Rose & Maurice enjoying conversations with Mrs. Miriam Lubling, A'H,

...Moishe Hellman and Maurice speaking every erev shabbos,

...their apartment in Florida lined with Ohel photos and success stories,

 

These are but a few examples of a lifetime connection

of chesed and cherished memories. 

Their lifetime commitment of care and kindness will never be forgotten.

 

An inspiration together, remembered forever

by thousands of children at Ohel.

 

 

Mazel Tov

Ta and Ma

 

We are very privileged to have you as our parents / grandparents.

We are very proud of you being the Guest of Honor for Ohel.

Being your children, we know how much thought and care goes

into everything you do, and how you love to help anyone you can.

 

This honor from Ohel is just a small glimpse into your world of chesed,

but we know that there is a lot more that we don't know about.

 

May you continue to encourage and inspire us and everyone

around you with your exemplary ways of chesed and refined middos.

 

You should be zoche to have continued

nachas from all your children and grandchildren.

 

 

We love you!

Moshe, Elisheva, Akiva and Chana 

 

Mazel Tov to our dear friends

and Fellow Board Members of Ohel,

 

Shloime & Libby

 

You have always offered your home to the residents

of our Bais Ezra Programs. You entertain so many of our clients

to make their lives be on a higher "note".

 

We thank you for all your wonderful acts of chesed. 

May 'ה grant you good health and

much nachas from your beautiful family. 

 

עד מאה ועשרים

 

Mel & Phyllis Zachter

Elie & Cindy Becker

Yaakov & Elana Zachter

Yehuda & Mindy Zachter

 

Moishe Hellman 

Thank you for your dedicated leadership as President of Ohel for 26 years!!

You are more than our ombudsman

You are more than a mensch

You are more than our special friend

You are more than our leader

You are more than the person we look up to

You are more than a family man

You are more than a community leader

You are more than an askan

You are more than Mr. Ohel

You are more than our storyteller

You are more than our visionary

You are more than our mentor. 

You are ALL the above and much much more! 

May Hashem give you and Rozi good health to continue all your

wonderful acts of chesed and enjoy much nachas from your beautiful family. 

עד מאה ועשרים . We love you. 

 

Mel and Phyllis Zachter

Elie & Cindy Becker ~ Yaakov & Elana Zachter ~ Yehuda & Mindy Zachter

 

In honor of a very special couple, Yoeli and Toby Steinberg

who quietly help so many people in so many ways, always with a smile and no fanfare!

 

Mazel Tov to Dovi and Shani Weinstock. We've known you and your wonderful families for decades, and you've learned true chessed from them.

 

Mazel Tov to Libby and Shloime Dachs, whose good name and kindness is known everywhere.  

 

Yasher Koach to the excellent dinner co-chairmen

Jeff Landy and Howie Klagsburn for all your hard work! 

 

We're always amazed by the endless hours of work that our dear friends dedicate to Ohel.

 

Mel, Jay, Moishe, Hinda, David, Robert with your selfless spouses are true role models!

May Hashem repay you all with shefa brocha, good health and much nachas from your beautiful  families.

 

Wishing you continued hatzlacha!

Sonny and Shani Ganger

While many know our family more recently from our experience with Covid,

many do not see the behind the scenes work that our parents, 
Adina Lewis and Lawrence Garbuz
do for Ohel.

 

Despite the hectic year we have all had, our parents'

energy and work for Ohel has far from dwindled.

 

When the world was hunkering down, our parents sped up and were committed

to the needs of the community at home and at large.

They brought light and positivity back during these difficult times,

and highlighted the importance of Ohel's work each and every day.

 

We know they have been a rock and inspiration to all of you, but as children

we can say we are beaming with pride to be a Garbuz this year in particular.

 

May they continue to be wholeheartedly committed to the Ohel cause and mission,

and share their light with Am Yisrael.

 

Ever loving and ever proud,

Ella, Liav, Jonah, and Eva (Garbuz)

 

Dear Adina and Lawrence,

"Fate is thrust upon the Jews, while destiny is  freely chosen by the individual Jew"

-Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik Tz"l

 

In so many ways, you are the living, breathing embodiment of the

essence of Rabbi Soloveitchik's famous sefer, "Fate and Destiny".

 

Your fate was to be in the same class in Law School -

your destiny is a beautiful family in New Rochelle.

 

Your fate is the practice of specialty law,

your destiny was to become Baalei Chessed for the less fortunate.

 

Your fate was to be "the first". 

Your destiny is evident to all, forever etched in our minds.

 

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your service to Ohel and its clients.

 

David Mandel, Chief Executive Officer      Robert Katz, Chief Development Officer

Miriam Weiss, Director of Development

 

 

While the world distanced,

Ohel's Direct Support Professionals embraced.

 

While the world stayed home,

Ohel's Direct Support Professionals

worked in our homes and day programs.

 

While businesses closed,

You were essential,

As Ohel's tent never folded.

 

The term Direct Support Professional

truly personifies your work

Professionally Supporting our clients Directly.

 

David Mandel, Adam Lancer,

Rachel Lewitter, Yitz Elman, Lisa Sheinhouse,

Hindy Hecht, Amy Bierig, Howard Lorch

We extend our appreciation and best wishes to our colleagues at UJA. Your collaboration has enabled us to expand our services to many families and communities throughout NYC, Long Island and Westchester.

Your financial support has helped defray the cost of PPE during this crisis. Your sponsorship of

weekly Thera Zoom sessions has allowed us to give counsel and comfort to people in

New York, the United States, and around the world.

To Eric Goldstein, Alexandra Roth-Kahn and UJA Colleagues, We look forward to continuing our partnership with you.

 

Ohel Children's Home & Family Services

 

Ohel thanks

 

Sammy & Lea Trencher

 

for their years of sponsoring Ohel's Annual Chanukah party

and for taking it over the top for Chanukah 2020.

 

They brought light and simcha to Ohel's residents and foster children, women and children living in the safe shelters.   

The Ohel Chanukah Musical Extravaganza would not have happened without their support and friendship.

 

THE SAMMY & LEA TRENCHER DINING HALL at Camp Kaylie continues

to be an essential facility in Camp Kaylie where

thousands of kids of ALL abilities enjoy delicious meals!

 

Sammy & Lea have truly distinguished themselves as

special friends of Ohel and Camp Kaylie's children.

 

To our dear

Shloime and Libby,

 

"Even if you can't sing well, sing. Sing to yourself. Sing in the privacy

of your home. But sing." -Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

 

Your talents of song and compassion are the perfect gift to give our clients.

Whether it be Chanuka or Rosh Chodesh, your chessed brings out the best in us all.

You have taken your gift of song and chosen to utilize it for the highest calling of all.

For that, we are eternally grateful. You've taught us the words of

Rebbe Nachman- even if we can't sing all that well, you make our

hearts sing- and all the more so our clients.

 

 

With deep admiration and respect,

David Mandel Chief Executive Officer

Robert Katz, Chief Development Officer

Miriam Weiss, Director of Development

The Officers, members of the Board and Administration

join the Children and Families of Ohel Bais Ezra,

the Lifetime Care Foundation, and Camp Kaylie

 

In remembering

Alice Stern, A"H

a true Aishes Chayil

beloved wife of Arthur Stern and mother of Gary Stern

dear friends and supporters of Ohel.

 

We remember her grace, smile, care, and interest

for Ohel's children and families.

 

Ohel is proud to "count" the Stern family among our dearest and closest friends.

May Alice be a Meilitza Yosher for her beloved family.

 

Mel Zachter and Jay Kestenbaum, Co-Presidents -Ohel Bais Ezra

David Mandel, Chief Executive Officer

Robert Katz, Chief Development Officer

 

The success of a great organization such as Ohel starts at the top

and at Ohel you are led by the best- David Mandel.

His sincerity and dedication to those he helps at Ohel is palpable.

It is us who honor him this evening- Thank you for all you do!

 

Dr. Norman Blumenthal has been a voice of calm and support

for all of those who have needed him throughout the years, but this year he has

gone above and beyond - we recognize and honor you this evening!

 

In honor of the dedicated staff of Ohel-

It takes special people to do the work of chessed that you do

everyday, caring for the vulnerable. We honor and thank you!

 

To fellow Board members and to those who have worked so tirelessly

with us personally to make this evening extraordinary -

we thank you for all you do to spread the good word and support for Ohel.

 

With much gratitude and awe, Mazal Tov on this wonderfully successful evening,

Lawrence Garbuz and Adina Lewis Garbuz

 

WITH DEEP GRATITUDE AND SINCERE HAKARAS HATOV TO

DAVID MANDEL

 

THE ULTIMATE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR WHO, TOGETHER WITH

HIS DEDICATED EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF,

ASSISTED SO ABLY BY THE

OHEL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

AND OFFICE STAFF NAVIGATED OHEL DURING THIS MOST

DIFFICULT YEAR THROUGH ONE OF THE MOST TENUOUS

PERIODS OF ITS HISTORY TO BECOME MORE DEDICATED,

MORE COMMITTED, MORE IDEALISTIC, AND FINANCIALLY GROUNDED.

 

MAY OHEL, WITH YOUR GUIDANCE, AND YOUR STAFF,

CONTINUE TO LEAD OHEL FOR THE FORSEEABLE FUTURE

TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SERVICES FOR

THOSE LESS FORTUNATE AND THOSE IN NEED.

MAY YOU GO M'CHAYIL L'CHAYIL.

 

WITH SINCERE ADMIRATION,

MOSHE & VENEZIA ZAKHEIM

 

IN TRIBUTE TO OUR HONOREES

SHLOIME & LIBBY DACHS

WHO PROVIDE THE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

WHICH ALWAYS RAISES THE HEARTS

AND FEELINGS OF OUR LOVING CLIENTS.

 

THANK YOU FOR STEPPING UP TO ASSIST OHEL

IN THEIR TIMES OF DEMANDING DEDICATION.

 

IN TRIBUTE TO

TOBY & YOELI STEINBERG

ADINA LEWIS & LAWRENCE GARBUZ

SHANI & DOV WEINSTOCK

 

AND OUR HAKARAS HATOV TO OUR COVID HEROES,

OHEL TEAM OF DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

 

THANK YOU AND CONTINUED SUCCESS.

 

MOSHE & VENEZIA ZAKHEIM

Special thank you to

Moishe Hellman, Mel Zachter, & Jay Kestenbaum,

Presidents of Ohel.

Ohel has played such a prevalent part in our lives and we thank you for

giving us the opportunity to take part in all that Ohel has to offer.
 
Much הכרת הטוב to our neighbor & close friend,
Miriam Weiss.

 

Words cannot adequately describe all you do for Ohel.

Your hours go way beyond the call of duty, as you are often working from home

very late hours after leaving the office until your holy work gets done.

May Hashem give you the strength & good health for many years to come so you

can continue being a mother, wife, grandmother & great grandmother Imy"h.
 

With much admiration & appreciation,
Shloime & Libby Dachs
 

 

We are truly humbled to be chosen to be Ohel honorees tonight,

especially during these unprecedented times.

 

From elegant Hilton & Marriot dinners with over 1000 guests,

to a virtual program on computers at homes, it's truly remarkable.

 

Yet tonight we celebrate STRENGTH.
Ohel has withstood the challenges & maintained all their vital services

to hundreds of clients all over the Tri-State area throughout this pandemic.

 

So thank you for this incredible honor & thank you to

all the amazing dedicated Staff, Board Members & Volunteers

who give their life to Ohel on a daily basis, 365 days a year!
 

Shloime & Libby Dachs
Faige & Daniel, Dovid, Naomi & Chani
Moishe & Rikki
 

In tribute to

Rivkie Kahan

who never ceases to amaze me.

 

At any hour of the day, she lives & breathes Ohel.

Its truly fascinating to see someone so devoted &

caring to every need down to every last detail.

A successful dinner needs great honorees & dedicated staff to make it happen.

You became my Co-Chair, making phone calls & putting together ads.

I don't have words to express my appreciation, making this virtual dinner a huge success.

Libby & I thank you, along with all the hundreds

of families & clients for all you do all year for Ohel.

May you always have the strength & ability to do your עבודת הקודש  עמו"ש.

 

Shloime & Libby Dachs
 

In appreciation of the impressive
and dedicated staff of the

Foster Care and Preventive Program Teams
and their talented and devoted supervisors,
Esther Asher, Batsheva Berger, Hannah Weinstock,

Leora Rothstein, Tzipora Langner and Malkie Bobker.

It is my great pleasure and privilege to work with
each and every one of you, as you go above and
beyond to ensure the well-being and safety of
the children and families we serve.

Your clinical and administrative skills have ensured that the
Foster Care and Preventive Programs
are top-rated programs year after year.

May you be rewarded in every way for all that you do!

Shelley Berger, Director

Foster Care and Preventive Programs

 

On behalf of the clients and staff of the
Rabbi Harry and Dr. Elizabeth Rieder, A"H,
Mental Health Services Center, we recognize and thank
The Gross Family & Mrs. Rose Pollak.
 
Your love, guidance and support for the clients and families who benefit from the newly named,
Rabbi Harry and Dr. Elizabeth Rieder, A"H, Mental Health Services Center,
formerly known as AMHS, is very much valued and appreciated.
 
These words in Mishlei truly encapsulate how you have helped guide us since 1985-  
"שמע בני מוסר אביך ואל תטוש תורת אמך"
"My son, pay attention to the moral discipline of your father
and don't forget the training of your mother."
  
We know we have made you proud
and hope to continue to do so for many years to come.
 

Yitz Elman, Director

 

In Celebration of Ohel's 51st Annual Gala 

The parents of the young adults living at the newest Ohel Group home in Lawrence, New York, would like to thank all the wonderful individuals at Ohel who made this dream a reality. You have helped them transition from their family homes so smoothly, while also ensuring their safety during a challenging pandemic.

 

We would name and thank everyone involved with caring for our children, but the risk of leaving someone out inadvertently is too great. With that said, we would like to highlight Rachel Minkoff specifically for her dedication, hard work and love that she continuously puts into managing this special place they now call home.

 

Edna and Meyer Blumstein, Shelley and Gary Katz, Pam and Jeff Lieberman,

Adeena and Marc Penner, Chaim Wasserman

 

In honor of the

"Trauma and Therazoom Team"

for all they have done this past year.

 

Tzivy Reiter, David. Leibtag, Cheryl Chernofsky,

Ari Kenigsberg, Tammy Kornfeld, Shana Blisko,

Laura Bart, Faigie Turner

 

as well as

David Mandel

and Presidium,

Mel Zachter and Jay Kestenbaum

who also make it possible for us to provide

this indispensable service. 

 

Dr. Norman H. Blumenthal, 

Zachter Family Chair in Trauma and Crisis Counseling and

Director of OHEL Miriam Center for Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Response

 

 

Dear Friends,

 

Ohel is a place that leaves a lasting impression, indelibly etched in your mind

for its kindness, its inspiration, and its unending work to make the world

a better place.

 

The heavy lifting that Ohel does is known to but a few, but deserves to be screamed

from the top of the world's highest mountain. Its walls resonate with love

and compassion, understanding and commitment. 

 

It is our deep honor to have a role in bringing Ohel's work to the attention of good people

who care, and to work for and alongside people so committed to our people.

People who value values, and enrich the lives of others every day.

 

Mel, Jay, Moishe, and David -thank you for this opportunity.

 

 

Susie and Robert Katz

 

IN HONOR OF

DAVID MANDEL,

A MAN OF GREAT VISION WHO LEADS WITH WISDOM AND HUMILITY.

  

IN HONOR OF

LIBBY AND SHLOIME DACHS,

WHOSE GOOD NAME AND  SOULFUL MUSIC REFLECT THE TRUE SPIRIT OF OHEL.

 

IN HONOR OF

OHEL'S TEAM OF DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS,

FOR YOUR COMMITMENT AND PASSION FOR HUMANITY.

 

AND IN HONOR OF ALL THE MOST DESERVING HONOREES

 

MAZAL TOV TO YOU ALL!

MAY YOU CONTINUE TO GO FROM 

STRENGTH TO  STRENGTH.

 

 

NISSAN AND HINDIE M. KLEIN

 

In tribute to
David Mandel

Whose caring, devotion and fierce advocacy have made

a profound difference in the lives of individuals with challenges.

Your dedication, hard work and powerful leadership have made

Ohel the address for those seeking help.

  

Elliot Brownstein, Chief Executive Director

Burton Jaffa, Chairman of the Board

Jeanne Warman, Director Emeritus/Founder

 

In honor of

Tobi & Yoeli Steinberg

and the Gourmet Glatt Family

for all their dedication, chessed and charitable support

 

and in honor of

Libby & Shloime Dachs

(Shloime - Thank you for musically

enhancing Simchas and being a great guy)

 

And to all the worthy honorees

& to all who help and support Ohel.

What an amazing organization.

 

Eva and Harold Hefter

and 

HEFTER DERMATOLOGY

Medical, Cosmetic & Surgical Dermatology

Lawrence, NY

 

Incredible organizations perform unbelievable acts of support,

especially during unfathomable time!

 

That is what Ohel does TODAY and for the past half century! And so much more....

 

They attract the most dedicated administrators, staff members,

and front-line angels of hope to live up their calling. 

 

THAT is Ohel and THAT is the Board of Ohel, and THAT is our decades-long mentor and

everyday hero, David Mandel, Morah D'asra, Rav Dovid Cohen,

and the incredible direct support professionals that are  truly the backbone of Ohel. 

 

And to Adina Lewis and Lawrence Garbuz, NOTHING needs to be added!

We, in New Rochelle and throughout the Jewish community, are so honored to

know people with such strength, to be friends with people with such strong values,

and to have role models in what it means to be true mentches,

 

Mazel Tov to all the honorees and thank you Ohel for all you do!

 

Barry, Jenny, Samantaha, Megan, and Lizzie Horowitz

 

In honor of

 

Libby and Shloime Dachs

Adina Lewis and Lawrence Garbuz

Mel Zachter,

Jay Kestenbaum,

Moishe Hellman,

Lawrence Gabe,

David Mandel

and the Professional Staff of Ohel,

Bais Ezra and the Lifetime Care Foundation

 

You turn despair into hope, sadness into happiness,

and help the children and adults of Ohel discover the

beauty and warmth of a loving family.

 

רפואה שלימה מרים בת שרה רחל בתוך שאר חולי ישראל

 

 

Rabbi Richard and Lois Bieler

 

In honor of

 

Shloime and Libby

 

our block's mayor (gabbai) and Baker.

Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor!

 

Your endless chesed to Ohel and so many

other less fortunate individuals is truly inspiring to all.

We are so fortunate to have you as neighbors!

 

Mordechai & Miriam Blumenkrantz, Mendy & Shani Braun, Malky Brown,

R'Yisroel & Alicia Burstein, Shimsh & Eta Eisenberger,

Yingy & Hadassah Finkelstein, Yossi & Shiria Gancz, Dr. Meir & Chanie Kessler,

Dr. Moishe & Yocheved Konig, Yoily & Ruchie Itzkowitz, Eli & Ita Krieger,

Shmuel & Rivky Love, Ralph & Leah Milstein, Dr. Shmuly & Sorah Moskowitz,

Moshe & Adina Sitorsky, Shimmy & Malky Smulowitz, 

Rabbi & Mrs. Yehuda Sheinkopf, Shua & Dina Sheinkopf, Meir & Perri Stern, 

Shmully & Elisheva Tversky, and Yonason & Chaya Sara Turner