EMERALD SPONSOR
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Mazel Tov to 2025 Gala Honorees
Jeffrey Shlefstein
Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen
Danielle Truglio
Anonymous
EMERALD SPONSOR
Dear Jeff, Mazal Tov on this most deserved honor.
Your dedication to the Schechter School of Long Island is admirable.
Sending our kids to SSLI is one of the best decisions we made. Your commitment to see this school flourish for future generations exemplifies your commitment to creating the next generation of Jewish Leaders.
May you continue to be a role model for all of us.
Mazal Tov, Dad! We are so proud of you and everything you do for our School!
Thank you for being a role model for us and for always guiding us
to be the best versions of ourselves.
We are in awe of all the hard work you do and are well deserving of this honor.
Mazal Tov to
Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen and
Danielle Truglio
Thank for your leadership and dedication to the
Schechter School of Long Island
Julie, Josh (2019) Rachel (2021) & Sarah (2026)
EMERALD SPONSOR
Congratulations to
Jeffrey Shlefstein
Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen
Danielle Truglio
Each one of you has been very important to the success of
the Schechter School of Long Island.
You reflect the best of the importance of and
commitment to a Jewish Day School education.
May you continue to be leaders for others no matter where your life journeys take you. Diane and Howard Wohl RUBY SPONSOR
Mazel tov to this year's honorees!
We are grateful to you for your commitment, investment,
and hard work for our community. We'd like to say a special thank you to Jeffrey Shlefstein, who has been an incredible President these last few years. Your guidance and support on our Atid initiatives, refocusing our Board on these important priorities for our school, have been immensely impactful.
Thank you for your mentorship and leadership.
We are so proud to be part of this Schechter life and we look forward to an exciting and vibrant next chapter! Stephanie & Scott Harris RUBY SPONSOR
Mazal Tov Jeffrey!
Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to support Schechter and the Jewish community.
I am so proud of you and your hard work and dedication and the fact that you always do it with a smile!
I want to also congratulate Rabbi Joel & Leora Cohen and Danielle Truglio on this well deserved honor.
May You Go from Strength to Strength!
Love,
Sylvia Weiser
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR
Mazel Tov to
Jeffrey Shlefstein
and all the Honorees
for all the time and effort they devote
to the children of the
Schechter School of Long Island
and the Jewish community.
Charlotte Balsam
(Safta of Ariel '15, Sara '17, Noah '20)
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR
Congratulations, Mr. President!
Thank you for welcoming me at family dinners,
teaching me about tickets, making me laugh, and taking care of our school. You raised the best friend I could ever ask for.
Mazal tov Rabbi Levenson, Ms. Cohen,
and Ms. Truglio! Thank you for your guidance, continued support, and dedication to Schechter. With appreciation, Shay & the Ginzburg Family SAPPHIRE SPONSOR
Mazal Tov to my son Jeffrey
May he go from Strength to Strength
All my love,
Mom
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR
Mazel Tov to our Schechter Gala 2025 Honorees
Jeffrey Shlefstein
Rabbi Joel Levenson and Leora Cohen
Danielle Truglio
Keter Shem Tov Award
Thanks for everything you do for our
beloved school and the Jewish community Ellen & Jay Steinberg
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR
To our unbelievable honorees
During these difficult times, we are deeply grateful for tireless leadership and unending commitment to our amazing Schechter School of Long Island.
Words are insufficient to express appreciation for all that you do. Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor.
The Levi Blau Family
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Mazel Tov to All the Honorees!!
Jeff Shlefstein
Thank you for all your years of leadership at Schechter. Your dedication and efforts are commendable. We feel honored to consider you our friend.
Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen
Thank you for all you do for Schechter and the Greater Long Island Jewish Community.
Danielle Truglio
Thank you for your support and dedication towards our Schechter community.
Sheri & Ira Balsam
Ariel (Class of 2015) and Didi,
Sara (Class of 2017) & Noah (Class of 2020)
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Mazel Tov to the Honorees of Schechter School of Long Island 2025 Gala!
We are so grateful for all the support you provide to Schechter in so many ways.
Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen
We are so thankful for your leadership and dedication to the Schechter community, thank you for all that you do, and we are thrilled to be part of your congregation at Midway Jewish Center!
Jeffrey Shlefstein
We commend the work you have done as the Board of Trustees President,
it has been a pleasure to work with you!
Danielle Truglio, Keter Shem Tov Award
You bring so much light and joy to the alumni community,
thank you for keeping that connection strong!
Yasher Koach to all the Honorees!
We also would like to thank the Schechter faculty, staff and administration for all their hard work and dedication to educating and nurturing our children,
we are forever grateful!
Tyson, Allison, Shoshana ('21), Talia ('23), Micah ('26) and Ava ('37) Bidner
Tyson & Allison Bidner
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Congratulations Danielle!
Thank You For Your Commitment and Dedication
to the Schechter School of Long Island
and Our Entire Community
Lewis, Ilana, Benjamin,
Xime, Sarah, Trace, Shai & Maya PLATINUM SPONSOR
Yasher Koach to all the Honorees!
Jeff - Thank you for your leadership and committment
to Schechter.
Leora and Joel - Thank you for your continued support of Schechter and the Jewish Community
Danielle - Thank you for being alumna extraordinary!
Thank you also to all the Teachers and Staff at Schechter and
Mazal Tov to the Graduating Seniors!
Dalia & Ari
Noa (2017), Zoe (2020), Joshua (2026)
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Mazal Tov to our esteemed 2025 SSLI Gala Honorees,
Jeff Shlefstein
Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen
Danielle Truglio
Thank you for your vitally important work and commitment to SSLI.
Jeff, thank you for leading the way with such wisdom and grace.
To our dedicated administrators, teachers and staff, thank you for your tireless work to educate our children with excellence and love.
We are grateful to the Schechter School of Long Island for teaching our children and grandchildren strong Jewish values and providing academic excellence in a warm and nurturing community.
With gratitude and love,
Vicki & Arthur Perler
PLATINUM SPONSOR
MAZEL TOV and THANK YOU to this year's AMAZING honorees:
Jeff Shlefstein
We recognize and commend your tremendous commitment to SSLI, its students and the future of Judaism. Your dedication to our mission is exemplary.
We honor you.
Rabbi Joel & Leora
We appreciate your consistent guidance and love for our community. Your work is so valued and your entire family is cherished and integral to the fabric of SSLI.
We respect you.
Danielle Truglio
We are so impressed by your efforts on the school's behalf and admire your passion for all that SSLI represents. You are our past and our future.
We commend you.
We would also like to thank the incredible teachers, administrators, and staff of SSLI, past and present, for 20 years of excellence in education and true partnership in raising our family together.
With love,
Rachel & Michael Schor
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! Beth & Radim Teplitsky
PALLADIUM SPONSOR
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved Honor.
May You Go From Strength to Strength! Janet & Albert Hakim
PALLADIUM SPONSOR
PALLADIUM SPONSOR
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From Strength
to Strength! Bonnie & Stuart Kotler
PALLADIUM SPONSOR
Mazal Tov to the Honorees
Jeffrey Shlefstein
Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen
Danielle Truglio
Thank you for your tireless efforts on
behalf of the Schechter School of Long Island and for all you do for the Jewish community at large.
You are all terrific leaders and role models,
and your dedication to Jewish education
and causes is greatly appreciated.
Todah Rabah!
Manda & Lenny Kristal
Ariella, Danielle and Alex
GOLD SPONSOR
Congratulations to the
Honorees and
the Schechter School of Long Island
on its Annual Gala Celebration
Linda, Marc, Diane, Jessica,
Alana, & Sasha Chernoff GOLD SPONSOR
Mazal tov to the 2025 Gala Honorees!
To Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen
(also known as Joel, Leora, Lulu, Doda Lulu or Dod Jojo),
We love you and are continually inspired by you.
Thank you for leading the way for all of us
and setting an example of dedication, kindness, strength, and unwavering commitment.
Love,
Dee (Mom), Sandy (Mom),
Bill, Annie & Ari
Violet, Teddy & Jack
GOLD SPONSOR
Congratulations to all the Honorees!
Thank you for everything you do for
Schechter and the Jewish Community
Estera Stawski & Abi Wrobel
GOLD SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
Mazel Tov to the Honorees
on this well deserved honor!
We thank you for your
leadership and commitment to the Schechter School of Long Island Serena Moallem & Peter Robertson
GOLD SPONSOR
Thanks so much to Jeff Shlefstein for
stepping up and supporting our school at an incredibly challenging time in our history.
Jeff was "the right man at the right time"
for the Schechter School of Long Island and our entire school community is better for his massive efforts and major accomplishments.
Thanks also to Jeff's family for sharing his
time with us in our own time of need. Jeff & Beth Steinberg
SILVER SPONSOR
Mazal Tov to Jeff, a wonderful leader of the
Schechter school of Long Island.
Your dedication to the preservation of Jewish
learning is an inspiration to us all.
Congratulations to all the honorees for your
commitment to our school.
The Canarick family
SILVER SPONSOR
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees
and a special shout out to
Danielle
We love you and are
so proud of all you do.
Bonnie, Barry & Sarah Epstein
SILVER SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
Mazel Tov to
the Schechter School of Long Island and a hearty Yasher Koach to Jeffrey Shlefstein Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen Danielle Truglio Dr. Axel Stawski SUPPORTER
SUPPORTER
SUPPORTER
SUPPORTER
SUPPORTER
Jeffrey Shlefstein
Jeff, you have been a stellar partner throughout these turbulent and emotional three years. From the moment it was suggested you would be the right person for the job, you rose to the challenge. I could not have navigated these seas without you.
Rabbi Joel Levenson and Leora Cohen
In a way I think of you as a power couple, but really you are an empowering couple. Rabbi, you have taught our larger Schechter community
how to rely on and learn from each other.
Leora, you are a thoughtful listener and mentor to our students,
and an invaluable resource to our teachers. Together, you epitomize compassion.
Danielle Truglio
Danielle, when someone asks me to encapsulate a Schechter student, you always come to mind. It is clear that Schechter is part of your adult life, and I marvel at how you have given back to our school. Your volunteer efforts during Covid and your presence at so many of our events are a tribute to your commitment.
You are the best of the best.
Ofra Hiltzik
SUPPORTER
SUPPORTER
Mazel Tov to SSLI and the most incredibly deserving honorees From your friends at SUPPORTER
SUPPORTER
Danielle, we are so proud of you and all the work that you do for your community. You are the embodiment of Tikkun Olam, and we are thrilled to see you receive this honor tonight. There is truly no one more deserving!
Mazel tov to you and all of the honorees!
We love you!
Mom, Dad and Justin
FRIEND
We thank the Honorees for their vision, leadership and commitment to the Schechter School of Long Island Audrey & Jeffrey Amer
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! Anya, Danie, Shayna & Selah Barak
FRIEND
Mazal Tov Leora & Joel You lead by example in everything you do and inspire us all. Thank you Jeffrey for your dedication and commitment to our school. Lavi, Mikey, Elaine & Joe Benlevi
Mazal tov to our dear friends, Leora and Joel. Your kindness and dedication to others make a lasting impact. You lead not just with words, but with action, and our community is better because of you. A heartfelt thank you to Jeffrey for your vision and leadership, and to Danielle for your passion and commitment. Sam & Andrea Jordan, Joshua, and Juliette Bitton FRIEND
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! Dorie & Mark Fridman
Mazel Tov to the Levensons on this well-deserved recognition. We feel lucky to call you our friends. Go Lions!! Love, The DuBow-Fruithandler Clan FRIEND
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this Well-Deserved Honor. May You Go from Strength to Strength! Debra & Mark Ilberman-Hoffman
Congratulations to the Honorees and the Schechter School of Long Island on its Annual Gala Celebration Sean Infante
FRIEND
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! Judi Jurmann
Mazal tov to all the honorees! Rabbi Joel and Leora, best 8th and 10th grade parents! Danielle, great working with you for Alumni involvement! Asael & Michelle Meir
FRIEND
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! The Board & Staff of the Mid Island Y Jewish Community Center
Rabbi & Leora, Mazel Tov on this deserving honor. We are in awe of your dedication to Jewish living and learning. On behalf of the MJC Community, Todah Rabah Rabbi Karen Reiss Medwed, Genea Moore, Evita Sokol, Sandi Bettan Midway Jewish Center FRIEND
Rabbi Joel and Leora You are a true inspiration for Midway, and the Jewish community at large. We feel so lucky that you are ours! Midway Jewish Center's Sisterhood and Men's Club Congratulations to the Honorees and the Schechter School of Long Island on its Annual Gala Celebration Mitzner Family
FRIEND
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! Michele, Steven, Sylvie, Max, Meir & Sarah Moscovitz MAZEL TOV TO THE INIMITABLE JEFF SHLEFSTEIN! Thank you for ALL you do to enrich Judaism in our community Susan Pavane, President Shelter Rock Jewish Center FRIEND
Plainview Jewish Center Congratulates Jeffrey Shlefstein, Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen and Danielle Truglio. Yasher Koach and thank you for helping to make the Schechter School of Long Island an exemplary Jewish learning community. Steven Conn, DD, Rabbi * Judith Merrick, Cantor * Morris Wolk, DMus, Cantor Emeritus * Michael Fruchter, Education Dir. Mazal Tov to Rabbi Joel & Leora We are blessed to have them as exemplary educators in our community! Ellen & Rabbi Rafi Rank
FRIEND
Congratulations to the Honorees and SSLI on its Annual Gala Celebration Rena & Andy Goodman
Jeff, we are grateful for your tireless dedication to Schechter and to the broader Jewish community. Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor. Barbara & Jonathan Samuels
FRIEND
Mazal Tov to Jeffrey Shlefstein with appreciation for all you do for the Schechter School of Long Island, Shelter Rock Jewish Center, and the entire Jewish Community. Shelter Rock Jewish Center
Congratulations to the honorees and particularly to our own Jeffrey Shlefstein! Yasher Koach and Todah Rabbah! Rabbi Claudio Kupchik & Hazzan Larry Goller FRIEND
Congratulations to the honorees Jeff Shlefstein, Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen and Danielle Truglio We are thrilled to be back at the Schechter School of Long Island The Silvera Family Mazel Tov to the Honorees and Carly, Ariel & the Schechter Class of 2025! We love you! Jordan & Daniel Smith Fay & Kenny, Gabriel (SSLI '20) and Meira (SSLI '22) Duftler FRIEND
President Jeffrey, Rabbi Levenson & Leora, our school continues to be a beacon of educational excellence thanks to your efforts! Danielle, thank you for showing what it means to be an SSLI Alum! The Tannenbaum Family Amy & Peter, Rachel (SSLI 2012), Maxine (SSLI 2015) & Sion Aronoff (GOA 2015) Congratulations to the Honorees and to the Schechter School of Long Island on its Annual Gala Celebration TMO Caterers
FRIEND
Congratulations to the Honorees and the Schechter School of Long Island on its Annual Gala Celebration Ronnie & Elliot Zolin
WELL-WISHER
Toda Raba Rabbi Joel & Leora for the devotion & warmth you bring to our community. The Berkowitz's, Podell's & Schutzman/Rafe's MYRON & BARBARA BLOOM are proud to join Schechter School of Long Island in honoring JEFFREY SHLEFSTEIN To the remarkable Honorees May your acts of wisdom, chesed and leadership inspire others. Thank You and Mazel Tov. Eileen Bohrer WELL-WISHER
Congratulations to our spiritual leaders and good friends Rabbi Joel and Leora on this most prestigious and well-deserved honor! The Charles Family
Mazal Tov to All Honorees East End Neuropsych, Specializing in Geriatric & Neurocognitive Disorders eastendneuropsych.com 631-737-643 East End Neuropsych
Mazal tov to all of the honorees, especially our friends Jeff, Joel, and Leora! Judy & David Etz Hayim at Hollis Hills Bayside WELL-WISHER
Mazal Tov to the most deserving couple, Rabbi Joel & Leora. Thank you for all you have done for our grade and for our school! The Families of 10th Grade Mazal Tov to our fellow 11th grade parents - Jeff, Joel, & Leora! Our community is better because of you! Mazal Tov Danielle! The Families of 11th Grade
Mazel Tov, Levensons! Expressing our deepest gratitude for your support and dedication to our community. Love, The Families of 8th Grade WELL-WISHER
Thank you to Jeff Shlefstein & all the honorees for all that you do for the Schechter School of Long Island Lynne & Arnie Gordon Yasher Koach to Jeff Shlefstein and all the honorees. We appreciate your dedication and leadership at SSLI. Robin & Howard Guzik
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! Rabbi Lev & Lisa Herrnson
WELL-WISHER
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Joel Levenson & Leora Cohen for the work they do every day to further the Jewish community. Marion Jacobson
Mazel Tov to Two Extraordinary Educators, Joan Cohen & Sandy Pensak With Love, Arlene & Bob Kagan Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! Lori & Steven Kantorowitz
WELL-WISHER
Congratulations to all!! It's our honor and pleasure to partner with the Schechter School of Long Island. Enjoy! Mid Island Transportation Inc
Todah Rabah Rabbi Levenson & Leora Cohen for your leadership & dedication to the Schechter, Midway and broader Jewish communities! The Executive Committee, Midway Jewish Center Rabbi Levenson & Leora, we are so fortunate to have you as leaders and friends to Midway and Schechter. Midway Morning Minyanaires WELL-WISHER
Kol Hakavod to Jeff Shlefstein We are inspired by your leadership and blessed by your friendship Dr. Hugh & Martha Pollack Mazal Tov Rabbi Joel & Leora! Your dedication to Jewish education and community inspires us. With gratitude, Joan, Aren & Ram Yasher Koach & Mazel Tov To a Very "Special" Couple RABBI JOEL & LEORA Hugs & Continued Success... JILL & IRWIN RUDERFER WELL-WISHER
Joel & Leora, Mazal Tov on this most deserved honor! Our community is blessed to have you lead us. The Schessler & Fields Families
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees! Thank you for your dedication and leadership to SSLI and the Jewish community! Renee, Raphy, Michelle & Avi Soussan
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! Robin & Philip Spencer
WELL-WISHER
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength! Genia, Stewart, Alexander, Benjamin & Isaac Taub !אור זרוע לצדיק Mazal Tov to Jeff Shlefstein on this Great Honor The Mermelshtein, Hirsch & Korngold Families
Mazel tov wishes to Jeff Shlefstein on this well deserved honor. Carolyn, Jeff, Samantha, Emily, Sydney, Sam, Mike and Jake WELL-WISHER
Mazal Tov Rabbi Joel & Leora Levenson! You inspire us all every day to be our best selves and use our hands, hearts and feet to change the world. The CYJ Sprout Lake Community is proud to have you as part of our community. Young Judaea Sprout Lake Camp
Mazel Tov Jeff on this well deserved honor! May you go from Strength to Strength! Ruth and Gary Zelman
GRADUATE & SIYUM
Mazel Tov to Ava and her fellow Gansters on their upcoming Siyum! THANK YOU to Mrs. Post and Dorit, we are forever grateful! The Bidner Family Congratulations Zev and the Gan Class of 2025! Love, Grandpa and Safta Cardell Joan & Keith Cardell
Mazel Tov to Zev and the 2025 Gan Class! Such a joy to watch you learn and grow. With love and pride, Aunt Marcia GRADUATE & SIYUM
Chamoody & Family Send Best Wishes & Mazal Tov to Sammy and Zamir Mildron on their moving up and graduation. Love you! Mazal Tov to the graduates of the 2025 class. You are all spectacular! Sam Palter, so proud of you and love you! Steven & Michele Palter
Mazal to Max Diamond on moving up to the SSLI Middle School. Love, Saba and Savti GRADUATE & SIYUM
Mazal Tov Juda on your upcoming Gan Siyum milestone & celebration! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad & Isabel Robertson Serena Moallem & Peter Robertson
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