E-Journal | Schechter Manhattan Gala 2024

Cherise Solomon-Feld and Randy Feld

Sally Gottesman

Lorin and Kupferberg Family

Julie Sissman and Phil Richter

Simon and Annie Davis Foundation

Karen and Henry Glanternik

Eileen and Jerry Lieberman

Nan and Howard Rubin

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Richard Steinwurtzel

Akabas- Kaminsky Family

Kol HaKavod to the honorees on their well-deserved honors.

Mimi and Barry Alperin

Congratulations to Howard on receiving this well deserved honor

Daniel Bernstein

Lilly and David Icikson

Kol HaKavod to the honorees on their well-deserved honors.

Dr. Elaine Morris

Elisheva Urbas and David Morris

Ann and Dan Melinger

Kol HaKavod to the honorees

on their well-deserved honors.

Jo Ellen Finkel and Donald Bernstein

Kol HaKavod to Howard Rubin and the entire Board for your vision and persistence, assuring continued high quality Jewish education for the families of New York.

Pat and Jim Fingeroth

In Honor of Howard Rubin

Kol HaKavod for the years of active, generous and enthusiastic support and his wise counsel since the very inception of Schechter Manhattan.

Howard is a thoroughgoing mench whom we are so proud to call a friend.

Molly Pollak and Philip Gassel

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Joel S. Hirschtritt

Carol Ingall and Stephan Brumberg

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Lauren & Alan Klein

Sara Malamut

For your Dedication and Commitment to the Children

Thank you Schechter Manhattan

and

Ann Melinger

Naomi and Michael Melinger

Rena Cole & Ephie Bernstein

Mazal Tov to the Honorees and to all who have worked so hard for and at Schechter Manhattan.

Sue Schwartz and Howard Muchnick

We are truly honored to have been a part of the Schechter Manhattan's community and remain forever grateful to the faculty and leadership for their dedication to our children's formative education years.

Howard Rubin - Thank you for your dedication, selfless leadership and many hours of commitment to the school of which all of its graduates bear the legacy....your legacy to the next generation!

Jonathan, Samantha, Zachary, Eli and GiGi Gordon

Kol HaKavod to Howard Rubin.

We're so very proud of all you do

and cherish your friendship.

Dena and Mark Hirsch

"The teaching is a light" Kethuvim 6.23

Kol HaKavod Howard

You have always been the light of Schechter Manhattan.

Rachel and Brian Lustbader

Mazal Tov, Howard, on this well-deserved honor!

We are thrilled to celebrate you and all you have done for Schechter Manhattan and the Jewish community.

You are a role model and very dear to us.

Love,

Amy and Neil Steiner

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Lauren Albert and Joe Larson

Mazel tov to the honorees and to the whole Schechter Manhattan Community! It has been a wonderful journey together and we are grateful for the strong academic foundation you've given our children.

Noah and Erica Cohen

Congratulations to Howard and Nan Rubin

on their many years of devoted service to

Schechter Manhattan and to so many other facets of the Jewish Community

"Kol HaKavod!'

"May They Go From Strength To Strength!"

David S. Dane D.D.S.

All of the Edells salute Howard Rubin

for his leadership of Schecter Manhattan

and throughout the Jewish community.

David and Marsha Edell

Kol HaKavod to Lilly and David Icikson and all the honorees for their commitment and vision to the quality and character of Jewish Education.

Terry Edelstein, PhD

Mazel Tov, Howard!

You are a great role model and have impacted so many!

Adam and Rebecca Epstein

Mazal Tov and thanks to Howard Rubin

for his years of tremendous dedication and hard work!

Amy Foster and Stephen Berman

Honorin Howard Rubin

As Rashi said,

"The tenet of a good life is a life of good deeds."

You inspire us all to live up to this Jewish mandate.

With admiration,

Karen Gantz and Eric Zahler

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Jerry & June Gottlieb

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Jeffrey Davis - Moses & Singer LLP

Mazal tov to the honorees and thank you to Schechter Manhattan for playing such an important role in our lives for so many years. Rabbi Rachel Ain, Rabbi Dave Levy, Jared Levy ('19), and Zack Levy ('22)

Rabbi Rachel Ain and Rabbi Dave Levy

As one of the founders of Schechter Manhattan over 25 years ago, it is with great pride and some sadness to celebrate this moment of closure and the great history of this transformational institution.

Kol Hakavod to our long time dear friend HOWARD RUBIN, who took on the leadership of Schechter Manhattan through the most challenging times. With his exceptional vision he guided this extraordinary school through a most successful transition

We are inspired by your leadership and blessed by your friendship

Dr. Hugh & Martha Pollack

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Jacqueline Pykon

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Rachel Mann & Joshua Rosenblatt

Kol HaKavod to the honorees on their well-deserved honors.

Leila and Lowell Robinson

Mazel Tov Howard

Maris and Andy Rosenberg

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Jane Rosenberg and Harvey Tepner

Howard,

You truly live an exemplary life in everything you do: A proud, devoted husband, father and grandfather; An outstanding lawyer and leader of one of New York's prominent law firms; And all your service as an officer of some of the most important institutions in our Jewish community, including the Board Presidency for which you are honored tonight.

Ronni and I send you and Nan our very best wishes on this joyous occasion as both your fellow congregants and your friends.

Ronni Bolger and Mel Schweitzer

Howard,

Yasher Koach on your many years of leadership and stewardship of Schechter Manhattan!

Natalie and Brett Barth

With gratitude and affection for my dear friend

Howard Rubin and my new friend Eli Kaminsky!

Your leadership of the Jewish community has made all the difference -

and will continue to do so for many years to come.

With love,

Beth Mann

Mazal Tov, Eli, on this well-deserved honor!

From your aunt, uncle and cousins:

Meg, Seth, Shai, Becky, Tal, Polina, Shoshana, Josh, and Lev

Meg & Seth Akabas

We and our community are forever enriched by the mensches you raised. With deep appreciation for generations of Schechter Manhattan students, families, teachers and leaders,

Rabbi Yael Hammerman, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky

and all your friends at Ansche Chesed

Congratulations to Howard Rubin

on this well deserved honor.

Marian Faytell Friedman

Congratulations to Howard Rubin for all the hard work he did for the school!

Cheryl & Philip Fishbein & Schatten

Mazal tov, Howard!

We are proud to join the Schechter Manhattan community in honoring you tonight. Your leadership, passion and commitment to the school is inspiring. Thank you for your many years of service to the Jewish community. Love,

Amy and Howard Friedner

Todah Rabbah and Mazal Tov to

Nan & Howard Rubin.

Hazzak! Hazzak!

Ronnie & David Parker

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Plaza Jewish Community Chapel

Mazal Tov to our dear friend Howard Rubin on this well deserved honor.

Joan and Paul Schreiber

Anonymous

Ariel Bikel

Maya Asif-Blank

Stacey and Uri Cohen

Yair Cohen

Cindy Dolgin Ed.D.

Jessica Feiwus

Liz + Saul Freirich/Kaiserman

Reyzl Geselowitz

Cynthia Goldberg

Shoshana, Adina, Tal, Rabbi Naomi, and Rabbi Robert Kalish Scheinberg

Rabbi Rachel Ain and Rabbi Dave Levy

Dr. Steven Lorch

Eliana Lorch

Odelia Lorch

Talia Lorch

Aliza and Benjamin Mann

Jordyn Pykon

Ilana Rayport

Yael Rayport

Jonathan Segal

Deanna Stecker

Alva Stux

Remy Tepner

Sydney Tepner

Aliza Weinstock

Anonymous

Ittamar and Aileen Arnold

Sarenne and Alejandro Benchimol

Melissa Epstein and Adam Jackson

Shira and David Epstein Tolchin Family

Alana Stevens and Asaf Kastner

Dotan and Bryan Limon

Nahum-Shaish

Rabbis Yael Hammerman and Joshua Rabin

Jennifer Rosenberg & Gil Israeli

Daniella Shachter

Aaron & Rachel Siegel

Kol HaKavod to the honorees on their well-deserved honors.

David, Susan, Sam and Lily Cohen

In honor of PEOPLE extraordinnaires Howard Rubin, Steve Lorch, and the whole Schechter Manhattan family from beginning to end.

Stacey and Uri Cohen

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Susan and David Cohen

What a privilege to have worked at Schechter Manhattan-as much a think tank as a school -

with world-class colleagues and menschen.

Cindy Dolgin Ed.D.

The Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center congratulates

Howard Rubin on years of service to Schechter Manhattan and the community as a whole.

Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center

Mazel tov to Howard Rubin on this well-earned honor and sending gratitude for all the things he does for the Jewish Community.

Steven and Nancy Manket

Best wishes to the dedicated Schechter Manhattan faculty and staff.

Michael Geselowitz & Emily Schneider

With deep appreciation for the many years of vision, growth, and leadership.

Thank you, Schecther Manhattan!

Gary Pretsfelder and Nina Bruder

Mazel tov on many years of dedication to

Schechter Manhattan.

Love,

Jake, Dana, Henry, Alice, Leslie, Andrew & Max

Mazal Tov to all of the honorees!

Stephen Saft

Congratulations to Howard Rubin.

Henry & Linda Salmon

Equity Valuation Associates Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants

Mazal tov to Nava and the graduating class of 2024. We're so proud of you! And thank you to all the teachers and staff!

Alana and Asaf Stevens/Kastner

Arthur Ainsberg

Carol and Robert Antler

Janice and David Barnard

Roseanne Benjamin

Peter Webb and Eric Blomquist

Phyllis Brochstein

Anne Corwin

Richy Glassberg

Andrea and Larry Goodman

Rochelle and David Hirsch

Karen and Jonathan Kaplan

Allison and Pablo Kapusta

Michael Kubin

Park Avenue Synagogue

Cindy and David Pinter

Harriet and Bruce Rabb

Anita Schlossberg

Sue Schwartz and Howard Muchnick

Joseph Seeman

Marc Silberberg

Carol and Irv Smokler

Wealthspire Advisors

Sponsor List

Leadership Circle

Cherise Solomon-Feld and Randy Feld

Sally Gottesman

Lorin and Kupferberg Family

Julie Sissman and Phil Richter

Chai Circle

Simon and Annie Davis Foundation

Karen and Henry Glanternik

Eileen and Jerry Lieberman

Nan and Howard Rubin

Richard Steinwurtzel

Visionary Circle

Akabas- Kaminsky Family

Mimi and Barry Alperin

Daniel Bernstein

Lilly and David Icikson

Dr. Elaine Morris

Elisheva Urbas and David Morris

Scholar

Ann and Dan Melinger

Partner

Jo Ellen Finkel and Donald Bernstein

Pat and Jim Fingeroth

Molly Pollak and Philip Gassel

Joel S. Hirschtritt

Carol Ingall and Stephan Brumberg

Lauren & Alan Klein

Sara Malamut

Naomi and Michael Melinger

Rena Cole & Ephie Bernstein

Howard Muchnick Sue Schwartz

Supporter

Jonathan, Samantha, Zachary, Eli and GiGi Gordon

Dena and Mark Hirsch

Rachel and Brian Lustbader

Amy and Neil Steiner

Friend

Lauren Albert and Joe Larson

Noah and Erica Cohen

David S. Dane D.D.S.

David and Marsha Edell

Terry Edelstein, PhD

Adam and Rebecca Epstein

Amy Foster and Stephen Berman

Karen Gantz and Eric Zahler

Jerry & June Gottlieb

Jeffrey Davis - Moses & Singer LLP

Rabbi Rachel Ain and Rabbi Dave Levy

Dr. Hugh & Martha Pollack

Jacqueline Pykon

Rachel Mann & Joshua Rosenblatt

Leila and Lowell Robinson

Maris and Andy Rosenberg

Jane Rosenberg and Harvey Tepner

Ronni Bolger and Mel Schweitzer

Full-page Ad

Natalie and Brett Barth

Ramah Berkshires

Marcia and Geoffrey Colvin

Beth Mann

Half-page Ad

Meg & Seth Akabas

Ansche Chesed

Marian Faytell Friedman

Cheryl & Philip Fishbein & Schatten

Amy and Howard Friedner

Ronnie & David Parker

Plaza Jewish Community Chapel

Joan and Paul Schreiber

Alumni and Former Staff

Anonymous

Ariel Bikel

Maya Asif-Blank

Stacey and Uri Cohen

Yair Cohen

Cindy Dolgin Ed.D.

Jessica Feiwus

Liz + Saul Freirich/Kaiserman

Reyzl Geselowitz

Cynthia Goldberg

Shoshana, Adina, Tal, Rabbi Naomi, and Rabbi Robert Kalish Scheinberg

Rabbi Rachel Ain and Rabbi Dave Levy

Dr. Steven Lorch

Eliana Lorch

Odelia Lorch

Talia Lorch

Aliza and Benjamin Mann

Jordyn Pykon

Ilana Rayport

Yael Rayport

Jonathan Segal

Deanna Stecker

Alva Stux

Remy Tepner

Sydney Tepner

Aliza Weinstock

Parent

Anonymous

Ittamar and Aileen Arnold

Sarenne and Alejandro Benchimol

Melissa Epstein and Adam Jackson

Shira and David Epstein Tolchin Family

Alana Stevens and Asaf Kastner

Dotan and Bryan Limon

Nahum-Shaish

Rabbis Yael Hammerman and Joshua Rabin

Jennifer Rosenberg & Gil Israeli

Daniella Shachter

Aaron & Rachel Siegel

Tribute Listing

David, Susan, Sam and Lily Cohen

Stacey and Uri Cohen

Susan and David Cohen

Cindy Dolgin Ed.D.

Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center

Steven and Nancy Manket

Michael Geselowitz & Emily Schneider

Gary Pretsfelder and Nina Bruder

Jake, Dana, Henry, Alice, Leslie, Andrew & Max Rubin

Stephen Saft

Henry and Linda Salmon

Alana and Asaf Stevens/Kastner

Contribution

Arthur Ainsberg

Carol and Robert Antler

Janice and David Barnard

Roseanne Benjamin

Peter Webb and Eric Blomquist

Phyllis Brochstein

Anne Corwin

Richy Glassberg

Andrea and Larry Goodman

Rochelle and David Hirsch

Karen and Jonathan Kaplan

Allison and Pablo Kapusta

Michael Kubin

Park Avenue Synagogue

Cindy and David Pinter

Harriet and Bruce Rabb

Anita Schlossberg

Sue Schwartz and Howard Muchnick

Joseph Seeman

Marc Silberberg

Carol and Irv Smokler

Wealthspire Advisors