View Journal | Double Chai Celebration for Reverend David Aminia

Temple Beth El

Thank you to the committee,

Temple Beth El staff, members of

the greater Springfield Community,

and all my friends in honoring

me in such a lovely and meaningful way.

Sincerely,

Sharon and David

Leadership Pillar

How fortunate we are at

Temple Beth El to have David Aminia

in our community for 36 years.

May he continue with strength

and good deeds.

Your friends,

Elaine Geha and Fred Brownstein

Leadership Pillar

Thank you, Reverend David Aminia, for your outstanding commitment to Temple Beth El and the Jewish Community.

Thank you for training so many children for their bar/bat mitzvahs in your gentle loving way.

Thank you for your constant presence and dedication to our congregation.

Susan, Bill, Rachel and Andie Firestone

Leadership Pillar

When it comes to being a pillar,

You lead by example.

You have been a true source of strength, inspiration and

commitment to Temple Beth El.

It is a pleasure knowing you

and supporting you by orchestrating this

event with our wonderful community.

יישר כוח

Peter Gordenstein

Double Chai Platinum

Our gratitude and appreciation to you

for your warmth and kindness

as the teacher of our children and your loyalty to

Temple Beth El during these 36 years.

May you go from strength to strength!

Wishes for continued health and joy,

Iris and Marc Linson and Family

Gold

For the steady helmsman

who keeps the Beth El ship

afloat and moving safely through

fair and stormy weather.

Miriam and Dennis Gordan

Gold

Mazel Tov to Reverend David Aminia

On 36 years of Friendship & Dedication

to Temple Beth El!

With Love & Appreciation,

Carol Halpern Wernick

Richard & Susan Halpern and Families

Gold

Congratulations on your 36 years of

dedication to Temple Beth El.

You have been a pillar in the community.

Our family appreciates your friendship

and guidance throughout the years.

Best wishes,

The Ronen Family

חזק ואמץ

Chai Silver

We honor and thank you David Aminia!

With 18 representing a special number in Jewish tradition -

linked to life, it is fitting to be celebrating

you for twice that number... for your 36 years (double chai)

as an important part of our lives.

Thank you for your thoughtful and kind impact, support,

and education for two generations of our family.

Brad, Jane, Sara, Alissa, Daniel and Rachel Albert

Chai Silver

Mazel Tov to David Aminia

for 36 years of inspiring service----

and looking forward to the next 36!!

You have taught two generations of Anfangs---

and we are forever grateful!

With Love,

The Anfang Family

Chai Silver

Happy To Be Celebrating

this Milestone With You!

You Have Made A Positive Impact

On Our Lives And So Many Others!

The Vinick Family

Duct & Vent Cleaning of America, Inc.

Chai Silver

Mazel Tov to Reverend Aminia

for 36 years of commitment, service

and dedication to Temple Beth El

and the Jewish community.

We are so grateful for your

kindness over the years.

Alissa and Steve Korn

Chai Silver

Mazel tov to Reverend David Aminia

on 36 years of inspiration

at Temple Beth El!

Pam Nirenberg

Chai Silver

Mazel tov to Reverend David Aminia

on 36 years of inspiration at Temple Beth El!

Rhonda Goldberg and Adam Peck,

Joshua Peck and Alyssa Peck

Chai Silver

Mazel Tov to 36 years of outstanding service

to Temple Beth El.

We are grateful for all you do for Temple Beth El

and our Jewish community. You keep us on

track, ensuring everything is done properly

and on time! TBE wouldn't be what it is

without you.

David and Debbie Peskin

Chai Silver

For 36 years you have been humbly leading us in tefillah,

prayer, torah, teaching our b'nai mitzvah students,

bringing comfort to bereaved families and holding us up

through all of it.

We celebrate you!

And all this time you have been my special friend. Mazel tov!

Ellen and David Ratner

Chai Silver

Mazel Tov Reverend Aminia on

36 wonderful years at Temple Beth El.

We are so grateful for your leadership, teaching, and friendship.

From Max and Helen's B'nai Mitzvot

to getting to watch our children grow up at TBE,

you are an inspiration to our family.

With love,

Max, Rebecca, Samuel, Iris, Helen, Linda, and Gary Schnaper

Chai Silver

Thank you for always being

there for our family.

You are so sweet-

we love and respect you so much!

Mazel Tov on your 36 years

at Temple Beth El.

Jane and Barry Schulman

and Family

Chai Silver

Mazel Tov to David on 36 amazing years.

To quote Maxwell Smart, "... and loving it."

David's Fan Club

Ellen and Howard Smithline

Chai Silver

I can readily attest that Reverend Aminia

is reliable, prepared, even-tempered, calm,

trustworthy, present and deeply committed

to Temple Beth El and the Jewish people.

In so many ways, he is our communal

Ner Tamid- our Eternal Light.

And for that I, and we are so grateful and

honored to be celebrating his 36 years at

Temple Beth El!

Rabbi Mark Cohn and Rabbi Amy Wallk

Bronze

Mazel tov and Thank you to

Reverend David Aminia!

Maxine, Randall, Alanna and Sarah

Bernstein

Bronze

David- You're very special to our family

since the day your arrived!

Sara Horowitz and Family

-Michael and Debbie Horowitz

Samantha and Erica

-Howard Horowitz

Joshua, Zachary, and Dylan

-Arnold and Meri Horowitz

Mark and Max

Bronze

Mazel tov to Reverend David Aminia

on 36 years of inspiration at Temple Beth El!

Susanne and Robert Osofsky

Bronze

Congratulations Reverend David Aminia on your

many years of devotion to TBE.

Thank you for the support

you've provided our family in good times and in bad.

It wouldn't be Temple Beth El without you.

We wish you health and happiness as you continue

to provide stalwart service to our membership.

The Starr Family
Larry, Cindy (obm), Drew, and Jordana

Bronze

You have played a meaningful role in

our family's ritual life for more

than three decades and we are so thankful.

With Love-

The Weiss Family Abbie & Meyer Weiss

Holly & Michael Schechter

Melissa & Jayson Stambovsky

Jenna & Michael Weiss

Patron

Celebrating our wonderful community
and Reverend David Aminia's 36 years of
extraordinary leadership, friendship, and inspiration
at Temple Beth El.

Margie and Eric Berg

Mazel Tov

Anne and Elliot Bloom

Patron

Congratulations David!
You are much loved;
and we appreciate all you have done at TBE.
Our best wishes to you. Fondly,

Ellen Shapiro & Danny Goodman

For over 36 years David Amina has given me,
my late husband Bill and our family, warmth, support and
patience. How fortunate I feel to have known him.

Lynn Foggle and Family

Patron

Thanks for your generosity and kindness!
Anonymous Friend

With deep gratitude to Reverend Aminia for his unwavering dedication to our congregation. Through times of joy and sorrow, he has been there for all of us- a steadfast presence- a rock of strength and compassion. Thank you for your leadership, your kindness, and your tireless commitment to our community.
Susan and Jonathan Goldsmith

Patron

Kol haKavod to a man who honors Torah and Tradition, teacher to generations, comforting presence, dedicated to community.
Joan, Alan, Daniel, and Ilisa Goodman

Mazel tov! Thank you for years of service,
support, concern and friendship.

The Mandell's: Jeff, Sherry,
Erik, Michael, Joshua, Rachel & Daniel

Patron

Mazel tov to Reverend David Aminia on
36 years of inspiration at Temple Beth El!

Charlotte Meyer and Family

Mazel Tov David!

Thank You for all you have done for Temple Beth El

and the Jewish Community!

Fondly, Andy and Debbie Okun

Patron

Many thanks to Reverend Aminia! Ilana and
Talia's love of Judaism would not be the same without you.
Mazel Tov on this milestone!
Amy, Mason, Ilana, and Talia Rapaport

Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor.
Your contributions to our community have
left a lasting legacy.
With love and appreciation,

Caryn and Richard Resnick

Patron

הוי מקבל את כל האדם בסבר פנים יפות

Receive every person with a gracious countenance.
(Pirkei Avot 1:15)
With love and gratitude to Rev. David Aminia
for your 36 years of service.

Estelle & Jacob Shammash and Family

Double Chai at Beth El to Reverend David Aminia!
With love from

The Bronson Terrace crew

Supporter

David immediately greeted us warmly on day one upon initially entering TBE, and has every day since as he does everybody, every time! Dr. Rosaline F. Barron and Dr. Max Chorowski

Sending our love and appreciation for nurturing our children at Heritage Academy and Temple Beth El. The Baevsky family Bob, Yvonne, Mica, Brooke and Glenn

Mazel tov to Reverend David Aminia on 36 years of inspiration at Temple Beth El! Alan and Judi Bullock Caroline (Carrie) Bullock Lyon (Bat Mitzvah 1987),Andrea Bullock Tarsky (Bat Mitzvah 1991)

Supporter

Thank you, Reverend Aminia!
You truly embody לפנים משוראת חדין
Beyond the call of duty! Ruth Burstein and Sue Burk

Rev. David Aminia- You are the Super Glue that holds TBE together. And at times, has helped hold me together.
Bill and Mary Caplin

Mazel Tov! David you have enriched our lives. Gillian followed in your footsteps teaching Dor L'Dor. Thank you. Sharon, Eric, Gillian (Gilah), Aliza Cohen Barker

Supporter

Mazel Tov on celebrating 36 years at Temple Beth El!

Adena and Benjamin Falk

Our appreciation to David Aminia for his dedication to the Beth El community.
Anita, Ed, Sherri and Zahava Finkel

Thank you for teaching our children, leading minyan & for making TBE a welcoming Jewish home.
Harvey Shrage and Amy Cohen, Maddy and Rebecca

Supporter

Thank you for your 36 years of service to
Temple Beth El families.
Love, Judy & Ted Ingis

Thanks for 36 years of dedication and service!
Jan and David Kalicka

It's with great honor,love,humility that we offer our gratitude for your service. You and Sharon are part of TBE in every sense of the word. Entering the sanctuary you make us feel complete.You exemplify K'lei Kodesh,a holy vessel. Kazin Family

Supporter

Mazel Tov on 36 wonderful years at Temple Beth El

Susan and Edward Kline

We are so fortunate to have benefitted from your devotion and steadfast presence at TBE. You have been an important part of our most meaningful and memorable live events.
Sharon Levy and Family

David: Thanks for everything you do for TBE. We're so happy you wandered our way and made it your home. Jay Loevy

Supporter

In gratitude for your years of service. You have been a fine example and steady beacon in our lives.
Rhoda Mandell and Family

Mazel tov to Reverend David Aminia for 36 years of dedication to Temple Beth El!
Bev and Allen Nadler

With appreciation who uses a fusion of Sephardic and Ashkenazic traditions to make the TBE experience welcoming to all. Your years of hard work matter! Alex Novack

Supporter

Mazal tov on 36 years & counting As a pillar at TBE. May you go from strength to strength!
Rhoda & Judd Peskin

Thank you David for your years of service to our community כל הכבוד
Stan & Sue Polansky and family

Mazel Tov on 36 years of unending dedication to our
TBE. We cherish the years we worked together with you.
Wishing you all the best! Rabbi Herb and Sharon Schwartz

Supporter

Thank you, David, for your support and friendship over the last 36 years. With love from
the Shaker Family

Mazel Tov to Reverend David Aminia.
Thank you from Karen Winer and family

Yascher Koach from a friend of
Temple Beth El

MINYANAIRES CLUB

Minyan Attendees

Dr. Rosaline F. Barron

Patti and Robert Bassell

Jackie Brickel

Sue Burk

Ruth Burstein

Janice, Gene and Kenneth Cantor

Bill Caplin

MINYANAIRES CLUB

Dr. Max Chorowski

Herb Cohen

Ellen Fieldstein

Mark Fieldstein

Patti Goldstein

Dennis Gordan

Peter Gordenstein

Shirley Graziani

MINYANAIRES CLUB

Sara Horowitz

Kenneth Katz

Susan Kaine Kuzon

Jon Lasko

Debbie Lieberman

Sharon and Jeff Mandell

Pam Nirenberg

Alex Novack

MINYANAIRES CLUB

Andy Okun

Eileen Rutman

Irving Skerker

Stu Weissman and Jocelyn Tobin

Corrie Trattner

Annette Weinshank

Friend

Phyllis and Elliot Altman

Ann and Stuart Barowsky

The Barron Ackerman Family

Barry and Susan Bergman

Diann & Herb Cohen

Martha Okun Dalitzky

Beth, Gary & Lindsay Danforth

Meryl and Hy Darling

Friend

Robert, Karen, Rebecca, David and Sarah Engell

David Fine

Harriet and Rick Fingeroth

Curt M. Freedman, PE

Ginsberg/Schreibstein Family

Myra and Jerry Gold

Marcia and Ron Gordenstein

Shirley Graziani

Friend

Ellen Grey

Laura and David Hirsh

Kenneth Katz

Nancy Posnick and Avi Kushner

Allison Silber and Eric Lesser

Deborah Lieberman

Sharon Cohen and Miriam Lieff

Jay & Daphne Morrow and Linda Haendiges

Friend

Rabbi Jeremy and Peri Master

Lawrence & Myrna Metz

James Meyer

Ann Guttman and Rick Ratner

Eileen Rutman

Barbara and Bruce Winer

Diane Miller and Steve Winer

Zippin Family

With Appreciation

Melvyn Altman

Patti & Bob Bassell

Jackie Brickel

Bob Dambrov

Amy and Steven Dane

Muriel Dane

Sari Danzig

Howie & Rae Davis

With Appreciation

Elaine and Gary Fialky

Richard & Ellen Freyman

Heidi Goldsmith

Maxine Goldsmith

Jill Goldstein

Patti Goldstein

Rabbi Robert and Faith Goldstein

Mandy Greene

With Appreciation

Rabbi James and Jen Greene

Tiffany & Scott Greene

Debbie and Michael Horowitz and family

Rabbi Devorah Jacobson

Amanda and Isadore Jermyn

Aileen and Cliff Kramer

Lisa Laudato

Joel A. Leavitt

With Appreciation

Phyllis Levenson

Josh Linson

Sari Linson

Mitzi and Larry Mackler

Wendy and Alan Mackler

Lindsay McGrath (Kazin)

Adele Miller

Selma, Bernard, Shelley Milstein

With Appreciation

Helene and Claudio Orefice

William and Lisa Radner

Elyse and Jason Resnick

Marsha & Sonny Rickless

Annie Rivera

Marjorie Block and Michael Robinson

Michael Francis and Marie Sampson

Eric Schwartz

With Appreciation

Steven Schwartz

Eunice and Stanley Schweiger

Ellen Shankman

Goldie and Irving Skerker

Joel and Lynn Solomon

Rachel Borke Soumakis and Chris Soumakis

Barbara and Gerald Steinberg

The Nascembeni Family

With Appreciation

Earl Winer

Tara and Steve Wolman

Charlotte Zeller

Sponsor List

Leadership Pillar

Elaine Geha and Fred Brownstein

Susan, Bill, Rachel and Andie Firestone Family

Peter Gordenstein

Double Chai Platinum

Diane Troderman and The Harold Grinspoon Foundation

Iris and Marc Linson

Gold

Miriam and Dennis Gordan

Carol Halpern Wernick and Richard & Susan Halpern

Linda and Moshe Ronen

Chai Silver

Brad and Jane Albert

Anfang Family

The Vinick Family Duct & Vent Cleaning of America, Inc

Alissa and Steve Korn

Pam Nirenberg

Adam and Rhonda Peck

Debbie and David Peskin

Ellen and David Ratner

Schnaper Family

Jane and Barry Schulman

David's Fan Club: Ellen and Howard Smithline

Rabbi Mark Cohn and Rabbi Amy Wallk

Bronze

Maxine Bernstein

Sara Horowitz and Family

Susanne and Robert Osofsky

Larry Starr

Abbie and Meyer Weiss

Patron

Margie and Eric Berg

Anne and Elliot Bloom

Ellen Shapiro & Danny Goodman

Lynn Foggle and Family

Anonymous Friend

Susan and Jonathan Goldsmith

Joan, Alan, Daniel, Ilisa Goodman

Jeff & Sharon Mandell

Charlotte Meyer & Family

Andy and Debbie Okun

Amy, Mason, Ilana, Talia Rapaport

Caryn and Richard Resnick

Estelle and Jacob Shammash

Bronson Terrace Crew

Supporter

Dr. Rosaline F. Barron and Dr. Max Chorowski

Robert and Yvonne Baevsky

Alan and Judi Bullock Family

Ruth Burstein and Sue Burk

Bill and Mary Caplin

Sharon, Eric, Gillian (Gilah) Alizah Cohen Barker

Adena and Benjamin Falk

Anita, Ed, Sherri and Zahava Finkel

Harvey Shrage & Amy Cohen

Judy & Ted Ingis

Jan and David Kalicka

Norah and Craig Kazin

Susan and Edward Kline

Sharon Levy

Jay Loevy

Rhoda Mandell & family

Allen and Beverly Nadler

Alex Novack

Rhoda and Judd Peskin

Stan and Sue Polansky

Rabbi Herb and Sharon Schwartz

Leonard & Susan Shaker

Karen Winer

Yascher Koach

MINYANAIRES CLUB

Minyan Attendees

Dr. Rosaline F. Barron

Patti and Robert Bassell

Jackie Brickel

Sue Burk

Ruth Burstein

Janice, Gene and Kenneth Cantor

Bill Caplin

Dr. Max Chorowski

Herb Cohen

Ellen Fieldstein

Mark Fieldstein

Patti Goldstein

Dennis Gordan

Peter Gordenstein

Shirley Graziani

Sara Horowitz

Kenneth Katz

Susan Kaine Kuzon

Jon Lasko

Debbie Lieberman

Sharon and Jeff Mandell

Pam Nirenberg

Alex Novack

Andy Okun

Eileen Rutman

Irving Skerker

Stu Weissman and Jocelyn Tobin

Corrie Trattner

Annette Weinshank

Friend

Phyllis and Elliot Altman

Ann and Stuart Barowsky

The Barron Ackerman Family

Barry and Susan Bergman

Diann & Herb Cohen

Martha Okun Dalitzky

Beth, Gary & Lindsay Danforth

Meryl and Hy Darling

Robert, Karen, Rebecca, David and Sarah Engell

David Fine

Harriet and Rick Fingeroth

Curt M. Freedman, PE

Ginsberg/Schreibstein Family

Myra and Jerry Gold

Marcia and Ron Gordenstein

Shirley Graziani

Ellen Grey

Laura and David Hirsh

Kenneth Katz

Nancy Posnick and Avi Kushner

Allison Silber and Eric Lesser

Deborah Lieberman

Sharon Cohen and Miriam Lieff

Jay & Daphne Morrow and Linda Haendiges

Rabbi Jeremy and Peri Master

Lawrence & Myrna Metz

James Meyer

Ann Guttman and Rick Ratner

Eileen Rutman

Barbara and Bruce Winer

Diane Miller and Steve Winer

Zippin Family

With Appreciation

Melvyn Altman

Patti & Bob Bassell

Jackie Brickel

Bob Dambrov

Amy and Steven Dane

Muriel Dane

Sari Danzig

Howie & Rae Davis

Elaine and Gary Fialky

Richard & Ellen Freyman

Heidi Goldsmith

Maxine Goldsmith

Jill Goldstein

Patti Goldstein

Rabbi Robert and Faith Goldstein

Mandy Greene

Rabbi James and Jen Greene

Tiffany & Scott Greene

Debbie and Michael Horowitz and family

Rabbi Devorah Jacobson

Amanda and Isadore Jermyn

Aileen and Cliff Kramer

Lisa Laudato

Joel A. Leavitt

Phyllis Levenson

Josh Linson

Sari Linson

Mitzi and Larry Mackler

Wendy and Alan Mackler

Lindsay McGrath (Kazin)

Adele Miller

Selma, Bernard, Shelley Milstein

Helene and Claudio Orefice

William and Lisa Radner

Elyse and Jason Resnick

Marsha & Sonny Rickless

Annie Rivera

Marjorie Block and Michael Robinson

Michael Francis and Marie Sampson

Eric Schwartz

Steven Schwartz

Eunice and Stanley Schweiger

Ellen Shankman

Goldie and Irving Skerker

Joel and Lynn Solomon

Rachel Borke Soumakis and Chris Soumakis

Barbara and Gerald Steinberg

The Nascembeni Family

Earl Winer

Tara and Steve Wolman

Charlotte Zeller