ANEVENINGTOREMEMBER
THE 2ND ANNUAL PILLAR OF TIKKUN OLAM AWARD PRESENTED TOSusan & Jerry Slavet
Susan and Jerry Slavet have been dedicated and activemembers of Temple Beth Elohim for over 35 years. They havebeen involved in many aspects of temple life and served asinstrumental leaders in multiple TBE Tikkun Olam projectsand social action initiatives. Susan guided the resettlementefforts for hundreds of Russian Jewish families coming toAmerica. Jerry, on his famous red truck, has led our annualoutdoor Tashlich service for over 30 years! Together, theyspearheaded multiple community auctions to benefit ourtemple. Their joint “can do” mentality is contagious.
Beyond our TBE community, Jerry is co-founder of the national non-profit From the Top, a PBS national televisionand NPR radio program supporting dynamic young classicalmusicians from around the world. For over 15 years, Jerry’s leadership has provided scholarships to hundreds of musicians with financial need, and a strong communityoutreach and leadership development component, which offers music enrichment and positive role models to kids ofall backgrounds, while developing tomorrow’s arts leaders.Jerry is dedicated to celebrating pre-collegiate musiciansthe same way we make heroes of young athletes and encouraging them to give back to their communities with their talents.
Over the decades, Susan and Jerry’s contributions to ourtemple community and commitment to the non-profit sectorexemplifies Tikkun Olam through their determination andjoy. We are honored to present Susan and Jerry Slavet with TBE’s 2nd Annual Pillar of Tikkun Olam Award.
Susan & Jerry
ProgramCocktail Reception
Musical Entertainmentand Silent Auction
Welcome Remarks
Tikkun Olam Award Presentation honoringSusan and Jerry Slavet
Live Auction
Dinner
Musical Performances
EVENT CHAIRS
Pam and Guy Forman Sheila and Irwin HellerJackie Finard Hughes and Rob HughesBetsy and Andrew KesslerJudy and Richard Lappin
EVENT COMMITTEE
Marcy and Bruce BalterJessica Wolfe and Tom BlochAmy and Tony BrineySusan and Michael BrownHelene and Ari BuchlerCarol and Eldon ClinganAndrea FinardHelene and Seth GelberBetty and Jerry GoldbergNaama and Bradley HartzMarci and Jeff Katz
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Domco Floral Design, IncEvent Planner Jalene Buckner, Top Notch EventsBe Our GuestLola Farra PhotographyMAX Ultimate FoodPlayBack Inc.Table Toppers of NewtonTommy Wholesale
DESIGN
Denise Sternburg
Rachel Rock and Joshua LevyLaura and Matthew OltonJulie and Michael RandErica Abate Recht and Marc RechtGloria and Burton RoseTerry Chen Rothchild and Joseph Rothchild
Lisa and Stuart RothmanDenise and David SternburgHarriet and Mel WarshawJoanne and Richard Zaiger
MAZELTOV
Dear Friends,
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to an Evening toRemember – a celebration fundraiser for Temple Beth Elohim.Tonight we will bring our temple community together while enjoying an evening of inspirational music to benefit TBE.
This evening, we present the 2nd annual Pillar of Tikkun OlamAward, Making the World a Better Place, to Susan and JerrySlavet. Dedicated Temple Beth Elohim members for over 35 years, Susan and Jerry have been instrumental leaders inmultiple TBE Tikkun Olam programs and social action initiativesboth at Temple Beth Elohim and beyond our own community. We are proud to recognize Susan and Jerry’s extraordinarycommitment, dedication and meaningful involvement towardstheir multiple passions.
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our wonderful Evening to Remember committee of volunteers whohave made this evening possible. They have given countlesshours of their time to prepare for this evening! Our gratitude isextended to all of them for their dedication to our communityand tonight’s success.
The proceeds raised from tonight’s event directly support theTemple Beth Elohim community. Funds raised will help providemembership to all, regardless of financial means; high qualitycommunity-wide programs, religious education for all ages andpastoral care for those in need. Thank you for coming togetheron this Evening to Remember, for your generosity and for continuing your meaningful support toward our beloved temple.
L’shalom,
Joel L. Sisenwine Michael J. Levinger Pamela FormanRabbi President Vice President,
Development
Temple Beth Elohim’s Pillar of TikkunOlam – Making the World a BetterPlace Award was established in2012 to recognize the significantcommitment and sustained contribu-tions of an individual or organizationin the greater Boston area. This honored individual or organizationhas successfully proven the pursuit of fostering interfaith understanding,encouraging humanitarianism,and/or promoting a social justiceagenda to bring healing to our fractured world. This award honorsthose who demonstrate a passionand willingness to build a body ofgood works in the pursuit of socialchange through personal, religious,and/or professional commitments.Recipients must be of good characteras evidenced by involvement withintheir communities; must speak withauthority as a result of their efforts;and must be acknowledged advocates for communal/world repair in any of the following realms:activism, business, education, entertainment, leadership, programming or religion.
The first recipient of the Award was Rabbi Joel L. Sisenwine.
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Our heartfelt thanks to you for all that you have contributed
to TBE and beyond.
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“The meaning of man’s life lies in his perfecting the universe. He has to distinguish, gather, and redeem the sparks of holiness
scattered throughout the darkness of the world. This service is the motive of all precepts and good deeds.”
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Susan and Jerry Slavet,Your devoted community service and good deeds
distinguish, gather, and redeem the sparks of holiness scattered throughout the darkness of our community. You are the light! Tonight we bless and celebrate you.
rThere are halls in Heaven that open only to the voice of song…. (Zohar)
“From the Top” offers hope and opportunity to dynamic young musicians from around the world. Their music
opens the halls of Heaven and we sing their praise.Thank you, Jerry, for helping these talented musicians pursue
their passion while they give us so much pleasure.
“And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.” Exodus 25:8
To Rabbi Sisenwine, Rabbi Saphire, Cantor Sufrin, and all the TBE professional and lay leaders.
We are immensely grateful for your devoted service. We love TBE!!!!
The Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family FoundationNancy and Mark Belsky
Susan B. Kaplan
Caring and Sharing
With love,
Bud and Gloria
Bravo! Cheers to a wonderful couple! Congratulations on your award.
Pam and Guy Forman
Susan and Jerry
Congratulations on this well deserved honor. We admire your leadership, dedication and
outstanding contribution to our Temple Beth Elohim community
Joan and Steve Belkin
Susan and Jerry,May your family, friends, and the entire community
follow in your footsteps to help perpetuate the great work of Temple Beth Elohim
in our community. Mazel Tov,
Laurie and Henry Kay
Congratulations to Susan and Jerry Slavet on receiving the Pillar of Tikkun Olam Award.
And thank you to Jackie Finard Hughes for your dedication to the temple and
for helping to organize a wonderful event!
We are proud to support TBE for enriching the lives of somany members in our community.
Jessica and Chuck Myers
Friends, music, giving . . . . . . an evening to remember!
Susie and Mike Thonis
Susan and JerryYou are both role models and an inspiration
for Tikkun Olam for all of us at TBE. Congratulations on this well deserved honor.
Sheila and Irwin Heller
"We are called to be bold" Joshua 1:9
and you, Susan and Jerry, serve as our examples.
We love you!
Polly and Arnie
Celebrating Jewish Learning & Leadership
Hebrew College invites you to itsbeautiful Newton Centre campus
for a lecture or concert, or to participate in any of our graduate,
adult-learning, or youth-education classes and programs.
to SUSAN
JERRY SLAVET
and the entire TBE community.
M azel Tov
160 Herrick Road Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-559-8600www.hebrewcollege.edu
FromRabbi Daniel Lehmann,
President,Susan Ain,
Chair, Board of Trustees,and the entire
Hebrew College family.
FromRabbi Daniel Lehmann, President
Susan Ain, Chair, Board of Trusteesand the entire Hebrew College family.
Congratulations to Susan and Jerry Slavetand the An Evening to
Remember committee foranother memorable event.
Andie Finard
Thank you, TBE, for creating such
a warm and caring community
for our family.
The Black Family Michelle, Darren, Evan,Scott, Emily and Alex
Thank you, Susan and Jerry!
Marcy and Bruce Balter
Susan and JerryThank you for being
such wonderful role modelsand for making a difference
in peoples' lives
Deborah and Ron Feinstein
Congratulations to Susan and Jerry! We have been so
fortunate to have you bothin our wonderful TBE.
All our best wishes.
Myrna and Gene Freedman
Congratulations to Susan and Jerryfor this award
and here's to our wonderful TBE clergy
and community!
Susan W. Tofias and family
Congratulations to Susan and Jerry
From Adele and Ed Kaplan
Congratulations on another beautifulEvening to Remember.
Barbara and Ed Shapiro
Susan and Jerry,
Thank you for all you bothhave done for the Temple andthe community. We join manyhonoring your commitment to helping those in need
and fostering talent amongyoung people.
Joanne and RichardZaiger
Susan and Jerry,Thank you for showing us
the true meaning of Tikkun Olam!
Love & Hugs,Marie & Parker
Congratulations to great mentorsand friends!
Love,The Gottesdiener Family
Congratulations, Susan and Jerry
The commitment and spirit you bring to the
social action initiatives you have undertaken and led
has been transformative and truly awesome!
Susan and Bob Schechter
Susan and Jerry
How wonderful it isthat nobody need wait a
single moment before starting to improve the world.
-Anne Frank
With love and appreciation for all you do for Beth Elohim
and our community.
Sue and Joel Sherman
Congratulations to Susan and Jerry Slavet for your leadership and dedication to Temple Beth Elohim.
Susan Ansin
Our appreciation and thanks
for the wonderfulTemple Beth Elohim
Community!
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Wendy and James PaulLinda and Carl PerlmutterHarold I. PrattElisse and Jack PriceMary Beth and Jay ProsnitzJulie and Michael RandWilliam Rawn Associates,
Architects, Inc.Pam and Rich RemisCelia, Steve and Stephanie
RobertsJune and David RokoffBetsy and Steve RosenDenise and Scot RosenblumTerry Chen Rothchild and
Joseph RothchildLisa and Stuart RothmanRobin and Larry RubinsteinJane Schneider and Charles
SchulmanLorin and Jeremy SeidmanJane and Eliot ShermanAnn and Michael ShermanRisa Shames and Neil SilverstonHolly and Steve SimonsGail and Len SommerIlene and Richard StellarSusan Ryerson and Bob SternJennifer and Marc StillerNaomi and Jeff StonbergBarbara and Lloyd TarlinCourtney and Michael TatelmanBeth and Gerry TishlerLauren Richman and Joel TrachtmanNaomi and Rob TuchmannDebby and Herb TurneyHarriet and Mel WarshawSarah and Matthew WeismanPhilip A. WeitzelFran and John WhymanArlene and Henry WinklemanBetsy WiseHarlee Strauss and Janet YardleyGloria and Bobby ZaloshJudy and Bill Zimmermanat time of printing
THANKYOUMAZELTOVTODAHRABAHCONGRATULATIONS