Sunday, March 30, 2008

Celebrating Israel’s 60th Anniversary

The 42nd Annual Dinner of our shul, Congregation Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David, will take place on Sunday evening, March 30, 2008. Besides paying tribute to our most deserving honorees, this year’s dinner will mark two important milestones in our history; firstly, the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel, and secondly, the 40th anniversary of Rabbi Alvin and Marylin Marcus’ devotion and commitment to our community.

A special homage will be paid to Rabbi and Mrs. Marcus in recognition of their legacy to our shul. On that special night, we will be honoring three outstanding couples, each of whom has dedicated themselves selflessly to our shul for many years. Our guests of honor will be Bobbi & Michael Luxenberg. The Keter Shem Tov award will be presented to Sheba and Stanley Mittelman and the Young Leadership Award will be presented to Alyson and Ariel Fournier. (Ad Blanks)

Rabbi and Marylin Marcus	Bobbi and Michael Luxenberg	Sheba and Stanley Mittelman	Ariel and Alyson Fournier

Paying Tribute to:
Rabbi Alvin and Marylin Marcus. 40th Anniversary at AABJ&D

We are honored to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Rabbi Alvin & Marylin Marcus’ dedication to our community. Their devotion and contribution to our Shul have spanned many generations and continue to leave an indelible imprint on our community. Their care and concern for all of our members has become a hallmark of our Shul. Their legacy of commitment and integrity has molded West Orange into a vibrant and growing community.

Honorees: 
Bobbi and Michael Luxenberg.

Michael and Bobbi have always made the Shul and the community their priorities. Bobbi has worked tirelessly as Sisterhood Programming and Fundraising V.P., Programming V.P. of Amit, Shul Dinner Committee member, as well as a JKHA Board of Ed and PTC member. Michael stepped up as Shul President at a time when we needed him most and he served with distinction. He was also Shul Secretary, Sustaining Membership Committee Chair, served on the Kol Nidre Appeal Committee, was a Board member, Dinner Committee member and is on the JKHA board as well.

Keter Shem Tov: 
Sheba and Stanley Mittelman.

After hearing about AABJ&D from some of Stanley’s co-workers, Sheba & Stanley moved to West Orange in April, 1980. At AABJ&D, Sheba has served on the Adult Education, Israel Social Action Co-Chair, Blood Drive Chair, and Yom Limud committees. She is also a founding Co-Chair of the West Orange Rayut Rosh Chodesh learning group. Stanley has served on the Board of Directors and several committees including the Chronicle, Ritual, Blood Drive Chair, House, and Safety and Security Chair. He is a member of the High Holiday Choir and has served as a Den Leader and Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 446 sponsored by AABJ&D.

Young Leadership Award:
Alyson and Ariel Fournier.

Since moving to West Orange from Forest Hills, NY in 1999, Alyson & Ariel wasted no time getting involved. Alyson is always ready to give a hand and has been an active member of Amit. Ariel has served on the Kol Nidre, Seating, and Library Committees and has helped Amit with the Purim basket distribution program. He currently is a member of the Board of Directors and a Board member of the Men’s Club. Besides being the AABJ&D Softball Team coach, the Hebrew Crash course teacher, Ariel is our Kiddush Man. He currently heads up the Kiddush Society and arranges the weekly kiddush and shalosh seudot .