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Thank You!To all those who joined us and who have contributed generously towards our 7th Annual BanquetThe Inauguration of our New BuildingAnd in paying tribute to Anne and Sy Okner z"l and honoring Dr. Justin and Aviva GordonTRANSCRIPT
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K E H I L A T C H O V E V E I T Z I O N
T H E KC T C O R N E R S TO N E A W A R D
in Tribute to Anne and Sy Okner
T H E AV O D AT H A KO D E S H A W A R D
Dr. and M�. Justin Gordon
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Letter from the Rabbi b
Dear Friends of KCT,Having finally settled into our new home, the time has arrived to celebrate this most remarkable achievement. Since August of this year we have not only moved into an extraordinary edifice, but more importantly, we have established KCT as a center for Tefila, Torah study and Chesed.
Our minyanim have expanded to incorporate a growing and diverse membership. We proudly offer Ashkenazic and Sephardic services as well as a monthly teen minyan. Each week men, women and children participate eagerly in parsha classes, daf Yomi, chavruta learning and a variety of other Torah offerings. I am also proud to share the fact that in a short amount of time our shul has become a vessel for acts of tzedakah as well as a place in which friendships are formed and continue to flourish. And finally, our shul now benefits greatly from the wisdom and leadership of our Assistant Rabbi, Rabbi Etan Ehrenfeld, as well as our Youth Director, Elie Hale.
We pay tribute this year to two families who represent unflinching dedication to these very ideals and accomplishments. Sy and Anne Okner z”l, leaders of a previous generation who serve as inspiration to us and our mission, will be fittingly commemorated as the namesake of our new campus. We also acknowledge Dr. Justin and Aviva Gordon, deserving recipients of the Avodat HaKodesh Award whose unpretentious generosity and commitment help to keep us afloat as we continue to pave the way in Jewish communal life.
Thank you to Chaya Gordon Burstyn and Vika Stein who have once again collaborated to generate such a memorable evening. And thank you to the incredible planning committee, Karin Felix, Elisha Rosenblum and Ramesh Soleymani.
And to each of you who have dedicated time, effort and finances to support our shul, thank you for everything that you have done and continue to do.
Mazal Tov to all and may we share in S’machot in the spirit of our Torah and holy tradition.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Shaanan Gelman
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a ba Letter from the President b
Dear KCT Family,It is truly an auspicious occasion for us to be able to join together for our first shul dinner in our beautiful new building. This building stands as a testament to the dedication and generosity of the members and friends of KCT that worked so hard over the last few years to make this dream a reality.
It is therefore quite fitting, that we come together this year to present the KCT Cornerstone Award in tribute to Anne and Sy Okner z”l. Born and bred Chicagoans, Anne & Sy spent their lifetime devoted to growing and strengthening the Chicago Jewish Community at their synagogues, by founding NCSY in Chicago and the numerous of other organizations and projects they were involved in over the years. It was through their generosity and support that KCT was able to construct its new home and our synagogue has been blessed with their legacy of dedication, support and care for the Jewish community which has been passed on to their children.
Every year we pay tribute to members of KCT that go above and beyond in their commitment to the shul. This year we are thrilled to recognize, Dr. Justin and Aviva Gordon as recipients of the Avodat HaKodesh award. Justin and Aviva have been members of KCT since its founding and their dedication to our shul is immeasurable. From setting up seudat shilisheit, attending shiurim, volunteering at shul events and purchasing supplies they embody the essence of Avodat Hakodesh and do so in the most humble manner.
We find ourselves at an incredible moment in our synagogue’s history as our membership continues its substantial growth and we work on laying the spiritual foundations of Torah, Avodah and Chesed to go along with the amazing physical structure we have built. Our honorees embody these characteristics and serve as inspiration to our entire congregation.
A special thank you to our dinner committee for their hard work and dedication in the production of this beautiful dinner. Congratulations to our honorees and their families and thank you to all the supporters of KCT that have made this day possible.
Yitzie Sommer
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Tonight’s Honorees b
The KCT Cornerstone Awardin Tribute to
Anne and Sy OknerAnne and Sy Okner OB”M both grew up in the Chicago area. Sy grew up in Berywn and Anne in Albany Park. They were happily married for 59 years, blessed with three children, Sam, Ellyn and Jœl, and 11 grandchildren. Sy began his professional career as an insurance agent for New York Life. He later became one of the pioneers in the field of telemarketing with Montgomery Ward. Active in their shul, Sy served as president of the Ezras Isræl Men’s Club and Anne as president of the Ezras Isræl Sisterhood, and was a travel agent for Kwik Travel for over 20 years. Sy and Anne were founders of N.C.S.Y. in Chicago. They recognized the need for Jewish teens to come together, have fun and stay connected to their Judaism. Together they worked with commitment and devotion to support and strengthen the Chicago Jewish community in a myriad of capacities. The Okners were instrumental supporters of KCT since its inception and were very proud of its growth and of the building project.
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Tonight’s Honorees b
The Avodat Hakodesh Awardin Tribute to
Aviva and Justin GordonAviva and Justin Gordon have been married for 35 years. They are the parents of Eitan & Rebecca Gordon, Adina & Yisrœl Isenberg, and Sara & Shmuel Farekas, and have two grandchildren, Batya Rena and Shalom Tzvi. Justin grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, and is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and the Illinois College of Optometry. He opened his first office in Ravenswood Hospital in 1977, and opened his Rogers Park office in 1990. Justin has been the President of The Ark and organizer of the eye clinic at the Ark. Justin also served as a past President of the Society of Isræl Philatelists. He also is a Postal Historian specializing in Holocaust Philately and has lectured extensively on the subject. Aviva is from New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and works for Integrated DNA Technologies in Skokie. She received a B.F.A. from The Art Institute of Chicago. Aviva was a Co- President of the Hillel Torah PTA for two years, and Co-Chairperson of various committees for the Yeshiva Parents of HTC. As a Hillel Torah Co-Chairperson, Aviva received the Woman of Valor Award from HTC. Aviva and Justin and their family have been loyal and dedicated members of KCT since it started in 2005. Both Justin and Aviva are fixtures of the daily minyanim as well as regular participants in a multitude of Torah classes. Their acts of tzedakah extend far beyond their financial generosity, as they eagerly volunteer to set up for programs, shop for much needed supplies, and fill in voids wherever they may be found.
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Emerald
s
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Emerald b
Do not go where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
We, of the KCT community, have blazed a uniquely beautiful trail in the biography of the greater Skokie Jewish community.
May the magnificent edifice which we now enjoy be a source of light, inspiration,
and joy to all who enter its portals, and may the rich traditions of both communities we serve therein create
new meaning to the dream of Acheinu Kol Beit Yisroel, a vision and now
a reality which gives honor to the lives and memories
of
Anne and Sy Okner
Joan and Shael Bellows
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Emerald b
Congratulations to
Dr. & Mrs. Justin Gordon Upon receiving the
Avodat Hakodesh Award.
Tireless workers for KCT in so many different activities
who give of themselves totally beneath the radar zones.
We thank you for all that you do.
Joan & Shael Bellows
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Diamond
s
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Diamond b
In honor of
our wonderful parents and grandparents
Sy and Anne z”lWe are blessed to have
had you as our guiding light.
It is fitting that your names will continue to inspire Jewish life in Chicago for many years to come.
The Okners
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Diamond b
Dr. Justin and Aviva Gordon
Your contributions towards our Shul are one of a kind!
All that you do behind the scenes is deeply appreciated, in particular
the setup and cleanup of shaleshudos each week without fail, your
(Justin and Aviva) regular presence at minyanim and your warmth and love
for members of all ages and backgrounds.
To many more years of dedication and acts of Chesed!
Sincerely,
The Okner Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Diamond b
Congratulations to the
HonoreesWith much gratitude for their
many and generous contributions to the community’s growth
and continued success.
May all of you continue your good work and enjoy all of
Hashem’s bountiful blessings.
Amy and Mark Marshalland the entire
InPath Devices Team
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Gold
s
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Gold b
Anne and Sy Okner z”lTo call them pillars would
be an understatement.
They lit the torch which paved the way in Chicago in education, informal
and formal, Chesed and Jewish life.
Spiritual patriarch and matriarch of Kehilat Chovevei Tzion.
We are grateful that your children have continued in your blessed path of generosity and good will.
We are proud to have known this great couple!
In appreciation,
Rabbi Shaanan and Tziporah Gelman
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Gold b
Mazal Tov to our
dear friends
Dr. Justin and Aviva GordonWho have quietly contributed
so much without ever making a splash.
Every shul needs a couple like the Gordons, we are proud to call them our own!
B’ahava,
Rabbi Shaanan and Tziporah Gelman
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Gold b
To
Rabbi GelmanWith deep appreciation for all
that you did for me during the times I sat shiva for my parents.
From personally carrying boxes of siddurs, to setting up chairs,
you went over and above what is usually expected as a rabbi.
I will always remember your kindness.
Justin
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Gold b
A Kol Hakavod to
Rabbi Shaanan and Rebbitzin Tziporah Gelman
Whose dedication on behalf of KCT is unmatched.
You have brought 7 years of work to fruition.
Justin and Aviva
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Gold b
JoelWith fondness we recall
your parents meeting with Mom and Dad in Hollywood, Florida.
What a perfect setting for the Snowbirds.
May their memory be for a blessing.
Justin and Aviva
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Gold b
In Memory of Our
Beloved Friends
Sy and Anne OknerWho touched the hearts of all with their kindness and chesed, and the
minds of those who knew them with their plain speaking, wisdom, and wit.
Sy and Annie opened their home to the entire Jewish community.
They enriched the neshamot of all those who cherished them.
May the beautiful mikdash m’at that is KCT flourish in their zechut.
Bethia Straus and Paul Quintas
Joseph, David, Sarah, and Rebecca
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Gold b
Mazel Tov
Aviva & Justinon this
much deserved honor.
Your acts of Tzedakah and Chesed are an inspiration to all.
Fondly,
Ellen and Sandy Abramowitz
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Gold b
Thank you to
Ben, Jen, Elliot and
Amrami Design GroupYour efforts, dedication and love
for the KCT community are evident inthe gorgeous new building we now enjoy.
You have made our dream a reality.
The KCT Community
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Silver
s
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
Dear Mom and Dad,From our very first steps,Getting us off to school,And the trips where we saw the road.You planted the seed for our growth.
The high school days came,The hours got long,And homework and reports were a daily.The plants started to grow.
And college years came, Then degrees in hand,Stress came out at its best.The small plants are now saplings that were put to the test.
Now each of us married,With homes of our own,Each one flourishing in their own special way.The seeds, now full plants, became fruit-bearing trees.
Now it’s our turn to say we are proud of you for this very deserving honor.Little did you know, that the seeds you planted many years ago-With your kind deeds and open arms,Has turned into a mighty strong orchard.
May you continue to help the community plant and grow their own orchards.
We love you!
Your loving children,
Eitan and Rebecca GordonSara and Shmueli FarekasAdina and Sruly Isenberg
And the best grandchildren around
Batya Rena and Shalom Zvi
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
In Loving Memory of
Anne and Sy Okner z”lPillars of Our Family
Pillars of the Community
Phyllis and Martin FingerhutGlenn and Karen Fingerhut
and FamilyLaura and Neil Quinter
and FamilyJill and David Loshin
and Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
Mazel Tov and
Yaasher Koach to
Aviva and Justin Gordonand their family
Best Wishes to
KCT
Barbara, Howard, Chava and Sammy Blivaiss
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
Mazel Tov to the very deserving
Honorees We are fortunate to be
part of such a special shul.
Nora & Matthew Koenig
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
We would like to offer our Hakarat Hatov to
the Hakadosh Baruch Hoo and the entire
Okner Familyfor making the reality of this project possible.
May your name and memory always be a blessing
and a source of Nachat.
Thank you,
Chaim and Roslyn Kohanchiand the
Sephardic Minyaners
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
Yasher Koach to
Ben and Jenny Amramifor all your
hard work and sincere dedication.
May you be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor for years to come with peace,
good health, and for many Semachot.
May we all grow in the Makom Kodesh in the way of Torah and Mitzvot.
Our Love and Admiration
Chaim and Roslyn Kohanchi
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
We are proud to join KCT in paying special tribute
to
Anne & Sy Okner OB”MKCT Cornerstone Award
And
Dr. & Mrs. Justin GordonAvodat Hakodesh Award
Mazal Tov on the inauguration
of the new KCT building
Stanley and Linda Weissbrot
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
To
Chaya and VikaChairing any function takes skill and finesse.
You have both in abundance.
May you continue to share it with every new undertaking.
Affectionately,
Justin and Aviva
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
To
Elisha, Karin and RameshThere is a saying that
good things come in threes.
All of you prove that this is true.
Thank you for everything you have done for this stunning banquet.
Justin and Aviva
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
To all the membersof the Dinner Committee
Mr. & Mrs. Ben AmramiMr. & Mrs. Elisha Atkin
Dr. & Dr. Robert AppelsonMr. & Mrs. Yoni BellowsDr. & Mrs. Asher Gelman
Dr. amd Mrs. Stuart GoldmanRabbi and Mrs. Michael Gottesman
Mr. and Mrs. Sean KatzMr. and Mrs. Ari Kellman
Mr. and Mrs Matthew KoenigMr. and Mrs. Chaim Kohanchi
Mr. and Mrs. Ed PlotkinMr. and Mrs. Kenny RipsteinMr. and Mrs. Nate RubensteinMr. and Mrs. Howard ShapiroMr. and Mrs. Josh Shpayher
Mr. and Mrs. David ShyovitzMr. and Mrs. Howard Weiss
A Yasher Koach!
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
To
Toby and YossiThank you for being the best
shalosh seudos assistants ever!
Kol Hakavodfor a job well done.
From,
Cousin Justin
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
In tribute to
Anne and Sy OknerFor all that you did for KCT and the Jewish community
Yasher Koach to
Dr. and Mrs. Aviva GordonOn receiving the Avodat Hakodesh Award
Mazel Tov to all the members of KCT.
Wishing you continued success in your beautiful new home
Dorie and Gene Chez
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
Mazel Tov to
Dr Joel Okner and Family
on this prestigious award.
You are the true Cornerstone of our shul.
May hashem award in kind for all you have done for our Shul and our Community.
With deep admiration and appreciation,
Your Brother from another Mother.
Elisha
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
Mazel Tov to
Dr.Justin and Aviva Gordonon receiving
the Avodas Hakodesh Award.
With true gratitude for all the little things you do,
(which you think go unnoticed.) well they don’t.
Keep doing what you do.
Your friends
Elisha & Donna Atkin
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
In tribute to
Anne and Sy
Who continue to be in our hearts and fondest of memories
of a never-ending summer.
With continuing love and admiration
from your Michiana family:
Ken and Sandra BergRoy and Ellen Bernstein
Marc and Debbi GellerKeith and Sandy Kanter
Ralph GrundelGabe and Shoshana Kroll
Rabbi Stanley and Shelly KrollStu and Phyllis Muller
Scott and Leesy Rosenzweig David and Sue Strulowitz
Paul Quintas and Bethia StrausLester, Ethel and Ira Sutker
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
a Silver b
In honor of
Anne & Sy OknerAnd
Dr. & Mrs. Justin Gordon
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
s
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
The honoring of
Dr. Justin and Aviva GordonIs much deserved for all the
monetary and physical contributions they give to the shul.
We are honored to have them as true friends.
Pearl and Nate Rubenstein
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
In Honor of
The Gordon and Okner Familes
Your commitment to the founding and growth of
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion is truly exemplary.
May Hakadosh Boruch Hu grant you strength and Siyata Dishmaya
to continue your Avodas Hakodesh.
The Routman Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
What a beautiful tribute to two very special people,
Anne & Sywho touched our lives
in many ways.
Sue & David Strulowitz and Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel Tov to our
most deserving
Honorees We would not be the shul we are today without you.
Special thanks to Justin for the Dr. Pepper,
it is always appreciated.
Yitzie & Ami Sommer
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Although we never had the pleasure of meeting
Anne & Sy OknerWe hope and pray that their legacy
lives on through their beautiful family, and our beautiful shul that will bear their name for many years to come.
Dr. Justin & Aviva GordonHave given more
to our community than most people
(including ourselves) are aware.
Their tireless devotion to the values of family and community are a
model that we should all try to emulate.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Etan & Tamar Ehrenfeld
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel Tov to
Dr. & Mrs. Justin Gordonon this
well deserved honor.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment
to the needs of our community.
In loving memory of
Anne & Sy OknerYour support & chesed
is instilled within us forever.
Avi & Lily Bereliani
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Congratulations & Continued Success to
Kehilat Chovevei TzionMazel Tov to our Friends
Justin and AvivaCongratulations
on a well deserved honor.
You are two special people that bring goodness and kindness
to everything you do.
It has been a privilege to know you for many years.
Dr. Dovid and Galia Lapson and Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel Tov to
Cousins Justin and Aviva on this
well deserved honor
Allan and Chaya Gordon Burstyn and Family
Julian and Ilka Gordon and Family
Estelle Gottlieb
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
We would like to acknowledge the generosity and achdus of
Anne & Sy Okner They left a legacy to build great institutions
in the Chicagoland area.
They were such a kind couple and never turned anyone away.
Also, we would like to congratulate
Dr. Justin & Aviva Gordon on receiving the Avodat Hakodesh Award.
They have demonstrated their generosity to the Chicago & Skokie communities by helping many
organizations.
They helped the Ark, their schools, and their synagogues.
They are not wallflowers, they are doers.
Mr. & Mrs. Akiva GoldsteinMr. & Mrs. Colin Friedman Mr. & Mrs. Geoff WinnerMr. & Mrs. Izhak Eisenberg Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Hurwitz Rabbi & Mrs. Laibel PolskyMr. & Mrs. Zevi DavidMs. Bina TarkieltaubMs. Odelia ShemerRabbi & Mrs. Dov SingerRabbi & Mrs. Sruly Langer Rabbi & Mrs. Tzvi Yaakov ZuckermanRachel Hull-Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. David Stern Rabbi & Mrs. Nesanel Siegal Chana Martel KeefeMs. Ruchama RabinowitzMr. & Mrs. Bob Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Mark CampbellRabbi & Mrs. Avrum SiegalMr. & Mrs. Ted FishmanMs. Chaya IsenbergMs. Carol BailensonMr. & Mrs. Robert KandelmanMs. Brenda WishnerMr. & Mrs. James BergmanMr. & Mrs. Paul Feit
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Aviva and JustinA hearty מזל טוב
on an honor so richly deserved.
We feel privileged to have friends such as Justin,
who works so tirelessly on behalf of the shul and with such care and concern and chesed towards the community at
large, and Aviva, whose sincere religious devotion is such an admirable
rarity in the times that we live in.
Shira and Art Roth
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel Tov to our
dear friends
Aviva and JustinMay you continue to be able to do all
you do for our Shul, community, and AMIT.
To
Rabbi GelmanThank you
for all you do.
You’re the best!!!
Beth, Michael, Ryan, Meira, Jeremy, Josh, Yael, Noam and Margalit Gottesman
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
To
Justin and AvivaThank you for your very special friendship
and for the many acts of chesed you do in the community.
May you be blessed always with health and happiness.
Charlene and Bob
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Justin and AvivaYou help us see the world through a special lens.
Congratulations on this honor.
Your friends,
Stu and Jan Goodman
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel Tov to the
Okner Familyupon receiving The
KCT Cornerstone Awardin Tribute to
Anne and Sy Okner Anne and Sy
would have loved our shul.
Mazel Tov to
Dr. and Mrs. Justin Gordonon The
Avodat Hakodesh Award
Thank you for dedicating yourself to the needs of our shul and community.
Vika and Jeff Stein
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Dear Joel,Mazel Tov to you on this special occasion!
We are honored to share this simcha with you.
We read a beautiful biography of your parents’ achievements.
Seeing the type of person you are, juggling a busy life and your devotion to KCT -
always with a kind smile and a warm hello, gives us a little inclination of how special your parents must have been!
We know they are smiling down on you and your family.
May their Neshamas have an Aliya!
Dear Justin and Aviva,Mazel Tov to you on this special honor!
We have had the pleasure of getting to know you over the past few years
and discovered what special people you are. Your kind ways and giving nature,
are attributes we know personally and hold a special place in our hearts!
May you continue to have nachas from all life’s great gifts!
Ben and Jen Amrami
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel tov on this
great occasion.
A most fitting tribute to a wonderful couple
Anne and Sy OknerWhose life served as a cornerstone of
Jewish values in numerous institutions and an example for generations of
young adults and the entire community.
You are sorely missed.
All our love and appreciation,
The Bernstein Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Justin and AvivaMazal Tov on this
great honor.
With love,
Shahrem and Soosan Kohananoo
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel Tov to our
children and grandchildren…
.Karin, Michael, Jacob, Joshua, and Emma
on the opening of your beautiful new shul.
May it bring you many simchas in the years to come.
Love,
Bubby and Poppy
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazal Tov to
The Okner Familyand
Justin and Aviva GordonThank you for your dedication to KCT
and for the countless things you do on behalf of the Shul.
You are an inspiration to us all.
Karin and Michael Felix
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazal Tov to
The GelmansAnd
Kehilat Chovevei Tzionon
their new Shul.
Tami and Shlomo Drapkin
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
In honor of
Justin and AvivaServing the Community
is part of your family legacy.
In the tradition of Bea z”l and Yale z”l Gordon
you both strive to make a difference and you have done so in many ways.
We share in celebrating with you!!!
Hal and Sue Gordon and Family
Barry and Donna Gordon and Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
In honor of
Dr. & Mrs. Justin Gordonwho devote countless hours
to works of Tzedaka and Chesed
Mimi and Sam Seleski
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel Tov
Aviva & JustinStarting with your wedding
we get to celebrate another simcha together
Susan & Irving Zagorin
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
The Korman Family wishes
Rabbi Gelman and Tziporaha
Mazel Tov
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel Tov to
Dr. & Mrs. Gordonfor a
well-deserved honor.
Your work on behalf of KCT and the entire Jewish community
is exemplary.
Tara and Brian Roffe and Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
In honor of
Justin and Aviva Gordon Thank you for your constant efforts
and making our shul so comfortable and welcoming.
You are a true blessing for the shul.
Besty and Howard Shapiro
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
To all the well deserved
Honorees on their dedication to Chovevei Tzion.
Kenny and Yael Ripstein
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
With gratitude to the
Okner FamilyAnd
Justin and Aviva GordonYour dedication to tzedakah, chesed
and always being there when needed has made you truly deserving of these awards.
Ed and Suzy PlotkinLauren and Paul Levin
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
To the
Okner-Robbins familyWe feel privileged to be part of the
community honoring your beloved parents
Anne z”l and Sy z”l OknerJust as they were devoted in
their love for each other so too have they devoted their lives to Jewish causes.
May their memory be a blessing to us all
Rita and Howard Debbi and Marc Geller
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
With gratitude to
Anne and Sy Okner ob’mand to the
Okner family for their support of the shul and
commitment to the Jewish community.
Congratulations to
Justin and Aviva GordonThank you for all that you do
for the shul and the community.
Ben and Laura Friedman and Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazal Tov and
Best Wishes to
Dr. and Mrs. Justin Gordonon their
well deserved honor.
We also pay tribute to
Anne and Sy Okner z”lwhose Mitzvot and Maasim Tovim are a meaningful legacy for their
family and community to continue.
Yoni and Allison Bellows
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazal Tov to
Kehilat Chovevei TzionOn
your new home.
Yasher Koach to all who helped
make it possible
Edy and Jacob Kupietzky
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
We fondly remember
Anne and Sy as we were neighbors
for many years.
They helped build a strong Jewish community here in Chicago.
Their generosity extended to other communities in the country
and in Israel as well.
It is quite fitting that this Synagogue will be dedicated in their memory.
Gilda Allswang Marilyn AllswangEisenberg
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
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Salutes Kehilat Chovevai Tzion
On Your New and Beautiful Shul
May it be used for many joyous occasions and merit to serve as a place where Jews come to grow in their Torah identity
and appreciation of our wonderful heritage.
We give tribute to Anne and Sy Okner OB”M, KCT Cornerstone Awardees,
a visionary couple, who enhanced so many areas of Jewish life in our city including this shul building project.
And we absolutely appreciate our precious friends
Justin and Aviva Gordon, The Avodat Hakodesh Awardees
Who, on an ongoing basis, give their ‘all’ to the shul, making our simchas go smoothly and enjoyably and caring
that everybody enjoys the shul.
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Midwest NCSY joins Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
in honoring the Okner family through the KCT Cornerstone Award,
In Tribute to
Anne and Sy OknerAnne and Sy were true cornerstones of
NCSY and their children continue to inspire hundreds of Jewish
teens each year through the NCSY Anne and Sy Okner
Winter Conclave Convention.
We wish them all Hatzlacha in everything they do
in carrying on their parents legacy.
Rabbi Micah Greenland Rabbi Moshe Isenberg
Rabbi Donny Schwartz
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Joins
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
In paying tribute to
Dr. and Mrs. Justin Gordon Avodas HaKodesh Awardees
Their decades-long commitment to
Numerous Torah, Avoda and Chesed causes Have been of great benefit to so many Mosdos in our community.
Dr. Gordon was a wonderful neighbor and we wish him all the best in his new location.
May Hashem reward them for their dedication to Chinuch, Tefila and Chesed needs
With Brocha, Hatzlocha, Gezunt and Nachas
& In Tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Sy Okner
The KCT Cornerstone Award
Their leadership, vision, energy, and hard work were instrumental in the development and advancement of so many Torah and Chesed causes. Their dedication on behalf of so
many knew no bounds. They are sorely missed.
HoRavYehoshua Eichenstein, Zidichover Rebbe ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HaRav Pinchus Eichenstein, Nasi HaRav Zalmen Leib Eichenstein, Rov Rabbi Tzvi Bider, Executive Director
Rabbi Daniel Muskat, Director of Programming
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Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazal Tov
Justin and AvivaOn a
well deserved honor
It is our privilege to consider you our friends.
We hope to be able to celebrate simchas and derive nachas from our “children”
for many years together.
From
Rabbi Gershon and Brandy Schaffel
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Ida Crown Jewish Academy joins the entire Jewish community
in honoring Kehilat Chovevei Tzion on the occasion of its 7th Annual Dinner
and the inauguration of its new building.
Under the direction of its dynamic mara d’atra, Rabbi Shanan Gelman,
KCT has become a powerful force for Torah and mitzvot in our community.
We also remember with great fondness the lives of
Anne and Sy Oknerzichronam livracha.
They were role models to so many, pillars of our community, and together
helped to set the cornerstone for so much that is good
and meaningful in our world.
May their memories continue to serve as a blessing.
Rabbi Leonard A. Matanky Dean
Dov Pinchot President
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Thank you everyone who made this dinner a wonderful success
It would not have been possible without your time and effort
Chaya, Vika, Ramesh, Leesh, Karin and Rabbi Gelman
To our dearest
Bobbie and GrumpsyMazal Tov!
You loved us all so much and we are so proud to be your grandchildren.
You were the kindest, most loving people to everyone and especially
to the Jews of Chicago and Israel.
The Shul you helped build is beautiful - Thank you.
We miss you so much.
Love,
Sara, Noa, Matti, Jon, Avi and Jodi
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Congratulations to
Dr. Gordon and AvivaIn appreciation for who you are and what you do,
your acts of chesed touch everyone you meet.
May the Almighty bless you with much nachas, good health, and all the best
for your exemplary good works.
The Staff at Eye on Devon
Dr. Stacy OlswangDr. Eve (Betsy) Shapiro
Kim Melinda, Monica, Craig and Helen
Mazal Tov to the
Honorees
Dani & Miriam Katzman
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“Whoever has these three traits is one of the students of Avraham Avinu:
a good eye, a humble spirit and a satisfied soul” Pirkei Avos Perek 5
Justin and AvivaYou are a beautiful and shining model of these traits; we admire you so much.
Congratulations on this much deserved honor.
Marty and Sandy MiretzkyFaith and Dan Harris
Len and Sharon Friedman
In honor of our close friends
Dr. Justin and Aviva Gordon They are outstanding people who
continually support the entire community.
Our bracha is that they continue to go from strength- to- strength.
Cookie & Sheldon Schaffel
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
In honor of
our children
Lanie and Ari Kellman
Rona and Ira Kellman
In loving tribute to
Anne and SyYour warmth and friendship is
affectionately remembered and deeply missed.
May your memory continue to be a blessing for your family and an inspiration for our community.
Aviva and Nate Lichtenstein
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To our friends
Aviva and Justin GordonWho are a shining example of humility and goodness.
Barbara & Bert Goldstein
Mazel Tov to
Dr. Justin and Aviva GordonThank you to our “Tallis Man”
for your devotion and friendship
Rabbi Lawrence Montrose
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel Tov to
Justin & Aviva Gordonfor a very well deserved honor
as the Avodat Hakodesh Awardees.
Chaim and Roslyn Kohanchi
Madraigos Midwest wishes Mazal Tov to Kehilat Chovevei Tzion upon the Inauguration of their magnificent new building and, together with the entire community,
recognizes this evening’s distinguished awardees
The KCT Cornerstone Award, in Tribute to Anne and Sy Okner, a”h
who were cornerstones of the community, and of a beautiful family who carry on their legacy.
The Avodat Hakodesh Awardees Dr. and Mrs. Justin Gordon
who inspire all who know them with their many acts of chesed, tzedaka and avodat Hashem.
May the members of Kehilat Chovevei Tzion continue to take pride in their communal and individual accomplishments and growth for many years to come. And may they, together with the Rav, Rabbi Shaanan Gelman, continue to uplift and inspire the community to
reach even greater heights in Torah, Avoda and Gemilut Chasadim.
The Staff and Board of Directors of Madraigos Midwest
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To the
Okner Family thank you for your contribution
to make a dream come true for our community.
To Dr. and Mrs
Justin Gordonthank you for all your hard work
in behalf of KCT.
The Rischall Family
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In fond memory of
Sy and AnnieTheir influence and impact on our youth was immeasurable.
Howard and Linda Lichtenstein
Congratulations to
Justin Gordon! You are a shining example of what is good in our community.
You serve as a role model for our devotion and commitment to the Chicagoland Jewish Community. Thank you for all that you
have done and may you continue from strength to strength!
Rabbi David Sherman & The Board and Staff of Yisraelink
In honor of
Aviva and Justin GordonThe Okner Family And the beautiful new
KCT Building
Robin and Barney Davis
To our dear friends
Justin and Aviva Two very worthy, hard working, and outstanding
people in our Jewish community.
Jeff and Chay Lustig
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Wishing mazal tov to
Kehilat Chovevei Tzionand the
HonoreesMay you enjoy many years in your new building!
Jeff and Sima Neiger
In Honor of
Aviva and Justin GordonWith admiration and appreciation for their commitment
to the Chicago Jewish Community.
David and Lauren Silverman
Mazel Tov
Justin and Avivaon a well deserved honor.
Thank you
Chaya and Allan for all the hard work you do for the shul and your community.
Vera and Hyman Burstyn
Mazal Tov to
Dr. Justin and Mrs. Aviva Gordonon this well deserved honor.
We all benefit from the Avodat Hakodesh you do for Chovevei and all so many other organizations!
With Best Wishes,
Mitch & Ilene Cutler
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
In loving memory of
Anne and Sy Okner
Nettie and Abe
Mazal Tov to the
Honorees
Faye and Sid Levinson
Best Wishes to
Justin & Aviva
Howard and Marcia Weiss
Mazel Tov on the new building
and a special thank you to all who were involved.
Dan and Debbie Eisenstein and Family
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Mazel tov to
The Gordons on this well deserved honor
and yasher koach to
The Okner Family for all they do
for the Jewish community.
Levi and Alissa Zeffren
Mazal Tov to a
wonderful couple!
Amelia & Mark Schmidt and Family
Mazal Tov to
Justin and Aviva GordonA most deserving couple, on being honored with
the Avodat Hakodesh Award.
Ted and Helene Levine
It is our pleasure to join your shul in paying tribute to
Justin and Aviva Gordon!Mazal Tov!
Alan and Jodi Gershman
Mazal Tov to
Rabbi and Mrs. Gelman and the entire
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion community
on the inauguration of your new building.
Rabbi Yitzchak & Rachel Falk
Mazel Tov to longtime friends
Justin & Aviva.
With love,
Arleen & Steve I.
Best Wishes from
Jonathan and Yocheved Neuman
Congratulations to
Dr. and Mrs. Gordon on your well deserved
recognition in helping our community grow and thrive.
Erin and David Lowenthal
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
Congratulations to the
well deserving
Honorees!
Rose and Bruce Sharon
Mazal tov to all the
Honorees! We are deeply grateful for everything you do
to make our community such a wonderful place.
Adina and David Shyovitz
Mazel Tov on your beautiful new home.
May we go from strength to strength
and continue to grow together.
Michelle & Randy Trubnick
Mazal Tov to the
Gordonsand the
Okner Family
Laura and Jeremy Goltz
Mazel Tov to
The Gordonson your well deserved honor.
Neeli and Ari, Charlie, Natie, Max and Ezra
Engelhart
Mazal Tov on your beautiful
Mikdash M’at.
Ada Kahn
In Honour of
Rabbi and Rabbanit GelmanMay you receive strength to
continue your accomplishments for your Congregation
and Klal Yisrael.
Rabbi Herschel and Esther Karp
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor
to
Aviva and Justin Gordon
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