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
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