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INAUGURAL VIRTUAL CELEBRATION HONORING THREE OF METROWEST COMMUNITY’S MOST INSPIRING MEN WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 | 7 PM EDDIE HERNANDEZ LAWRENCE REIN STANLEY SHAPIRO

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INAUGURAL VIRTUAL CELEBRATION HONORING THREE OF METROWEST COMMUNITY’S MOST INSPIRING MEN

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 | 7 PM

EDDIE HERNANDEZ

LAWRENCE REIN

STANLEY SHAPIRO

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A NOTE OF THANKS FROM EDDIE HERNANDEZ

It is such an honor to be recognized alongside such influential people as Larry and Stan.

I am truly grateful to be a part of the JCC MetroWest family. I may not be Jewish, but my heart is!

I would like to thank Mr. Stuart Raynor, Caren Ford, Katy Strulson, and all participants who have worked diligently to make this event a success!

Congratulations fellow mensches. I wish you and your families good health and all the best always.

Can’t wait to see you all back at the J!

Eddie

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A NOTE OF THANKS FROM LAWRENCE REIN

Thank you so much for bestowing this honor on me.

JCC MetroWest makes a significant impact in my daily life.

Thank you so much to the amazing professionals and staff of the JCC,

who make a difference in everyone’s life every day.

The JCC is truly the centerpiece of Greater MetroWest.

I would like to dedicate this page in Memory of my parents,

Vivian and Julius Rein, z”l

They taught me the importance of being a Jewish Leader and getting involved in

Jewish community life. They were right, life is so much more fulfilling when

you are at the epicenter of influencing the Jewish future.

Lawrence Rein

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A NOTE OF THANKS FROM STANLEY SHAPIRO

I thank all my family and friends for your generous contributions to “our” JCC in my honor.

I am personally moved by your outpouring of support and friendship. I love, value and respect all of you and look forward to the day

I can hug each one of you to show my appreciation.

It so very gratifying to know that even in this very difficult time, I can count on you for support.

Love you all, Stan

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THANK YOU TO THE STAFF:

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank the staff of JCC MetroWest for your commitment to our JCC community.

Because of you, we are able to keep the JCC open, even though our building is closed.

Thank you, Caren Ford

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS

Deena AltmanCharles Aptowitzer

Irwin AsherRichard Bienden

Yosef and Judy BirnboimRichard Blenden

Alisha and Jerry BlugrindAndrew and Arlene Brafman

Norman CantorBruce Chait

David Cherna Dental Artistry of Livingston, PA

Jeffrey Dunst Leonard Elstein

Cheryl and Jason Munk and Family Rebecca and Charlie Feldman

Jonathan Fox Rita Friedman Susan Galatz

David Gleaner Anne Goldberg Alice Goldfarb

Susan and Robert Grosberg Daniel and Judith Israeli

Leslie Kallus Rabbi Menachem Kasowitz

Shari and Ari Katz Cynthia Kestenbaum

William Kohn Daniel Kollin

Ruthie and Ethan Kra Chaim and Phyllis Lauer

Jamie Podhurst and Lewis Abrams Matthew and Daveda Lipman

Hilda Mann Marylin Marcus Evi Meinhardt Gabriel Minsky

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS

Stanley and Sheba Mittelman Evan Nass

Patricia and David Nathan Nancy Needle Pizem Pizem

Howard Plotsker Dina Polay

Richard Raibman Rita and Stuart Rak

Shira Reiz Lois Rose

Marilyn Rosenbaum Ruth Ross

Sharon and Alan Saltzman Rabbi David Saltzman

Walter and Karen Schauben Walter and Karen Schauben Bernard and Judith Schnazer

Simi and Esther Schwartz

Mindy Schwartzman Allan L. Settlow Marc Shapiro

Jeremy Sipzner David Small

Mark and Tamara Sofair-Fisch Roberta And Yitz Strauchler

Jill and Harvey Tekel Chana Tokayer

Haley Vogel Susan Warshaw Lisa Weinman

Rachel and Avram Weiser Steve Wien

Karen Willsky Marvin and Susan Witten

Nili and Andrew Yolin Staci and Doron Zeif

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS

Rabbi Stanley and Cecille Asekoff

Martin Barber

Naomi and Howard Berg

Ira Bloom

Anna and Seth Chosak

Samuel Convissor

Anita and Julius Coplan

Diana and James Daniels

Steve Delman

Cheryl Eckert

Robert Emert

Bruce and Susan Fein

Harold and Donna Fluss

Joseph Forster

Shira and Barry Hammerman

Beth Indyk

Simon and Barry Jacob

Grace Kaplan

Arlene Kary

Joan and Mel Kassenoff

Steve and Anna Kirshblum

Susan Lando

Eileen and David Levitt

David Lewinter

Yaffa and Larry Liebman

Leslie and Jay Mayesh

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS

Noel Meltzer

Susan and Steven Moskowitz

Harriet Rosenthal

Brian and Francesca Roth

Bernie Rotman

Judith Rubin

Deborah and George Russ

Stanley Saal

Kenny and Mindy Saibel

Kenneth Schapiro

Esther and Bill Schulder

Stephen and Marjorie Schwartz

Roberta and Barry Schwartz

Marilyn Smilowitz

David Vaisberg

Ellen and Barry Wagenberg

Stacy and Gary Wayne

Leora Weiner

Susan Werk

Melissa and Aaron Wernick

Helene and Gary Wingens

Barbara and Edward Zinbarg

Douglas S. Zucker

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Congratulations to all the honorees

The Alexander Family

Dad/Grandpa, Congratulations!! You will always be our Mensch of the Year! Can’t wait until we

can be together in person again to celebrate! We love you!!!

Cheryl, Avery, Leo and Stella

Congratulations Stan! You deserve the honor.

Bobbi Bromberg & Michael Blacker

So proud of our friend, Larry Rein, who gives of himself so selflessly in service

to our entire community. THANK YOU Larry, for all you do for Klal Yisroel.

Jody & Jonathan Caplan

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Congratulations to Stanley Shapiro, a true mensch, and our

wonderful father and grandfather.

Love, Elissa, Jon, Jacqueline and Ryan

Larry, we are proud to be your friends. You are so dear to us, and we admire all that

you have done, and continue to do, for our Jewish community. Congratulations!!!

Mimi & Ken Heyman

Mazel Tov, Larry, on receiving this honor. We are so thankful for your many and

varied philanthropic activities. You are a pillar of the Jewish community.

Pam & Matt Greenwood

Stanley, Congratulations on your well deserved honor.

Best wishes to you and your family.

Les Kalisher

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Stanley Shapiro, Not just a mensch!

Geri & Milt Schaeffer

Congratulations on this honor! Best wishes,

Bobbie Weisenfeld

Mazel tov to Larry Rein. You are an absolute mensch.

Thank you for your commitment and constant service to the community.

Jeffrey & Esther Stock

Congratulations to all the honorees. You are a shining example for us all!

Mazal tov!

Roberta & Barry Schwartz

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Congratulations and warmest wishes

to our honorees.

Judith Lieberman

MY THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO ALL THE HONOREES

FOR ALL YOU DO ON BEHALF OF OUR GREATER COMMUNITY.

AND TO MY DEAR FRIEND, LARRY, WE LEARN FROM YOU EVERY DAY HOW TO ACT

WITH CARING AND KINDNESS.

Janet & Sheldon Rosenberg

Hats off to you, Eddie Hernandez!

You brighten everyone’s day

with your warm presence.

George Pollock

Mazel Tov Larry on this well-deserved honor.

Your impact throughout our Jewish community is inspiring — Kol Hakavod!

Lori & Steven Klinghoffer

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Yasher Koach Larry Rein! For your tireless efforts and boundless Chesed.

Helene Yagoda

Mazel Tov to Larry and all the honorees!

Thanks for all you do!

Michelle & Gregory Zuckerman

In honor of SuperMensch Larry! We don’t know how you do it all,

but hope you continue for many years.

With admiration and love, Tova & Howard Weiser

TO STAN, WISHING MAZAL TOV TO YOU,

A MENSCH WHO SO DESERVES THIS HONOR. CONGRATULATIONS,

Margie Yonteff

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Mazel Tov on this special honor. We are so proud of you for all of

your hard work and dedication to the Jewish community. Your selflessness and

devotion to others is an inspiration. Love,

The Weisman’s, Rubinger’s and Beth

According to Leo Rosten, the Yiddish maven and author of The Joys Of Yiddish, a “mensch” is someone to admire and emulate,

someone of noble character.

If Mr Rosten had the privilege of meeting Larry, he would have defined the word mensch as Larry Rein.

Paula & Yosef Peikes

For your tireless work for the Jewish community.

You are the best.

Doris & Jay Hartman

A well-deserved honor — we appreciate your tireless dedication to the broader MetroWest community through

your work at the JCC. Your parents raised you to be the Mensch you are, and they are smiling on you!

Mazal tov on this recognition!

Robin Amster

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To our dear friend Larry Rein who is always there

to help, whether big or small... We are so lucky to work

with you on one of the many volunteer activities you

are involved in! May you continue to be a community star

for many years to come!

Your Fan Club,

Davidah, Bryan, Betty, Sorahleah Yudkowitz

A proud congregation salutes its member, Stan Shapiro,

as a MetroWest Mensch David Z. Vaisberg Jeffrey A. Klein, Esq Rabbi President

TEMPLE B’NAI ABRAHAM

The Greater MetroWest Jewish community is remarkably lucky to have Larry Rein in its midst. We benefit from his thoughtful

leadership, warmth, and his ambition to make this the best Jewish community it can be. Mazel tov Larry, and thank you

for all that you do!

With warm admiration, The West Orange Mikvah Executive Committee

CONGRATULATIONS TO EDDIE,

OUR FAVORITE SECURITY MENSCH!

MAZAL TOV TO LARRY,

THE ULTIMATE MENSCH!

Larry & Margot Freedman Bruce & Gail Bukiet

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Dear Larry, Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor.

You truly make a difference in this world.

Sincerely, Barbara & Joel Rich

Mazel Tov to Larry Rein, Eddie Hernandez and Stanley Shapiro

our JCC Mensches!!

June & Michael Schechner

Larry,

Mazel Tov on an honor

most deserved!

Daryl & Edward Shapiro

Mazal Tov to all the Menches with a extra-special thank you

to Larry Rein for all he does for the Jewish community.

Mazal Tov and Thank You, as well, to the volunteer and

professional leadership of our wonderful JCC, which helps make

Greater MetroWest the special Jewish community we are.

Natalie & Robert Lichtman

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In honor of Larry Rein:

Thank you for all you have done for our shul and community.

You are a role model for all of us. May you continue your good work for many years to come.

Debbi & Marvin Weintraub and family

Congratulations Larry, To a man who is totally dedicated to the

Jewish Community. Your only response when asked is, “I’LL DO IT!”

You are a true inspiration to all.

Lisa & Irv Schwarzbaum

To our Wonderful Friend Larry on this well-deserved honor.

Sharon, Jerry, Rebecca, Talia. Gavi, Adam and Dassi Volk

Larry, We are very proud of all your tireless work and dedication to the MetroWest Community. You are a true role model for Chessed for all of us. We pray that you continue

your dedication for Jewish causes, here at AABJ&D, the greater MetroWest Community and for world Jewry.

Best regards, Rich & Dori Sobin

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Mazel Tov to our good friend, Larry Rein, on this well deserved honor.

You do such much for the community and are a true mensch!

Debra & Aaron Bassan

Dear Larry, We are sorry that we won’t be able

to attend this special night, celebrating you, one of the most menchlich people we know.

Mazel Tov on this beautiful honor!

Dara & David Orbach

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.

Thank you, Larry Rein, for your never-ending commitment to your community.

Rochelle Tannenbaum

Mazal Tov on receiving this award. We marvel at all your accomplishments

and admire you for the many hours that you spend helping everyone.

In our book you are a true Mensch.

Debra & Chaim Silverman

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Congratulations to Larry Rein, and thank you for all you do

for our community. You serve as a role model for community service to us all.

Best wishes, Larry Schiffman

Larry, You are our hero and make our community

more compassionate through your countless deeds of loving kindness. Mazal Tov!

Sharon & Howard Charish

Congratulations to all the Menches!A special shout out and Mazal Tov to Larry Rein.

The word “no” is not in his vocabulary. He is always there for everyone and every organization in our Jewish Community.

Yashar Ko-ach!! Thank you!!

Randee & Ken Rubenstein

Mazel Tov to our friend, Larry Rein, in appreciation for all the good he has done

and continues to do!

Our love and very best wishes,

Michele & David Glazer

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To one of the greatest mensches and all-around good guys,

congratulations on this much deserved honor.

Leora & Jacob Plotsker

Larry, Kol Hakavod on being honored as one of the JCC’s outstanding “Mensches.” What an appropriate and deserving tribute.

Your boundless energy and commitment to Jewish life and specifically your continuing acts of Hesed really make a world of

difference. You really put into daily practice, devotion to the “needs of community.” With much admiration and appreciation, Until 120!

Thank you!!! Yosef & Barbara Muskin

Mazel tov Larry for all the amazing things

that you do. Impossible to list

even a fraction of them. Kol Hakavod

Pnina & Mayer Popack

Larry: You continue to inspire all of us

with your dedication and commitment to all Chesed

projects throughout the MetroWest community and beyond.

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Boni & Martin Moskovitz

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Larry, We are honored and privileged to call you our friend. We have no idea how you manage to find time for all the needs in our

community, and we know that you never say no to anyone. HaShem should continue to bless you with health to allow you to continue doing all that you do.

Lots of love, Lilli & Jaicky Tamman

Mazel Tov and Kol Hakavod to Larry Rein, one of the biggest Mensches we know.

You are amazing. Somehow, you manage to work your magic regardless of the condition or situation.

Wishing you many more years of good health and strength. We love you (and miss you)!

Linda & Avi Laub and Family

Congratulations to the honorees for their commitment and dedication to the JCC and the Jewish community.

Stacey & Gene Davis

Larry, Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! We admire all that

you do for the JCC, the shul and the community at large.

We’d all be lost without you!! Thank you!!

Nili & Andrew

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Larry, You define what it means to be a Mensch, and we all benefit so much from

your ongoing leadership in all areas of our community. It is a pleasure for us to join in

congratulating you on this well-deserved honor. Regards,

Debra & Dov Lando

In honor of Larry Rein The “Go to Guy” for everyone and everything.

Larry, you are a leader for all of us. Thank you for the being the example for everyone to emulate. Wishing you much

success, health and happiness! Love,

Liz & Ben Klibanoff

Larry, Mazel Tov on this incredibly well-deserved honor.

You are a true inspiration. Thank you for all that you do!

Staci & Doron Zeif

In Pirkei Avot it says: “Ayzeh hoo mechubad? Hamechubad et habriut.”

Who is worthy of honor? One who honors and respects his fellow man.

There is no better way to describe Larry and how he conducts himself in his interactions with everyone he comes

into contact. Yasher Koach on a well deserved honor! Batya & Michael Jacob

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Dear Larry and all honorees, Wishing you continued joy and naches as you continue to be who you are —

exemplars of what it means to be a mensch!

All the best, Lisa Lisser

What makes the JCC Community such an incredible place? The 3 Mensches!

Congratulations to Eddie, Larry, and Stanley.

Joni and Alan Cohen

You’re the man Larry!!!!! Keep up the AMAZING work you do!

You know why Larry Rein has been honored by schools, shuls, organizations, and institutions?

Because he deserves to be!!! All who are blessed to call this special man a friend

are honored by how he enhances our lives. KOL HAKAVOD TO YOU, LARRY

Howard Tepper

Wilshire Caterers

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Larry, you are truly a great Mensch!Arlene & Sam Kaye

Mazal Tov, Larry, on this well deserved honor.

Jeri & Hal Kimowitz and Family

A great big shout out to all the honorees!

Kol Hakavod!

Barbara Drench

Mensches make the world go round.Congratulations to our three.

Joyce & Neil Goldstein.

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Mazal tov to Larry Rein, a Mensche of Menches!

You are beyond deserving of this honor and a blessing to our community.

May you go from strength to strength!

Rebecca & Mitchell Gold

To my favorite mensche,

Mazal Tov on receiving this well-deserved honor.

May you go from strength to strength

Marion Jacobson

JCC MetroWest

thanks all of the support

for the inaugural event

of the

MetroWest Mensches

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Thank you for all that you do for our JCC.

You are each a true mensch, and we are lucky to

have you in our community.

Michele & Jeff Landau

To our dear friend Stan

You are truly a mensch and richly deserve

this honor!

Ethel & Bob Singer

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Mazel Tov to all the honorees on this well deserved honor.

Larry, we are so proud to call you our friend. You do so very much for so many organizations and Klal Yisroel.

May you be blessed with continued good health and may you keep doing wonderful Chesed.

Eddie, we love to see your face every day as we enter the JCC. Your good spirits get us going each day. Stay Healthy.

We are only sorry that we can not be with all of you to celebrate in person. Our very best wishes to all of you.

With Love, Marcia & Jay Goldfischer

Wishing the honorees a Mazel Tov on this

well-deserved honor.

Elaine & Michael Cohen

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Mazel tov to our good friend Larry Rein

on this most deserved honor.

Your face should be in the dictionary listing under ‘mensch.’

Kol Hakavod!

Sharon & Ed Zughaft David, Jonathan and Sammy

We pay tribute to Maxine Myers, z”l

a devoted lover of the JCC

She will be missed by our JCC and

Greater MetroWest community.

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Mazal tov to our dear friend, Larry Rein

Steven & Mali Schwartz

When we think of tzedakah, we think of Larry Rein!Mazel tov on this most well-deserved honor.

We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. We are honored to call you

our friend.

Ellen & Alan Goldner

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Larry Rein and mensch are synonymous.

Mazal tov

Ronald & Andrea Sultan

Thank you Larry, Stanley and Eddie.

The JCC thanks you for your commitment,

dedication and love.

Rita & Lawrence Gotfried

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Dear Larry,

Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor at JCC MetroWest.

Your dedication and commitment has truly helped advance exceptional programming for

both children and adults. Your tireless efforts coupled with being a “real mensch” is an inspiration to all.

May Hashem grant you good health, so that you may continue all your worthwhile efforts.

With love, Howard Rein

Larry, You are a pillar of Chesed and

mensch extraordinaire, whose boundless kindness and dedication to the MetroWest community is inspirational. You inspire us

to do more, inspire us to take on the next Chesed project, and inspire us to give more Tzedakah.

You lead by example, from the trenches, always rolling up your sleeves.

You are one of the most amazing and selfless people we know and we are so fortunate

to count you as one of our closest friends. We love you!

Moshe & Renee Glick

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Larry, Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor.

One definition of Mensche is a person of honor and integrity. This fits Larry perfectly.

Larry is always willing to work for any just cause giving his time and resources to help ensure the success of the project.

HIs quick wit and affable personality always shines through.

Larry is a MENSCHE in every sense of the word. Larry is an asset to his JCC, community, shul, Israel and any desirable

organization who needs his support.

Larry, we are always proud of you and admire the way you give of yourself with such devotion and passion.

May you go from strength to strength!!

Love, Anita and Juidge Coplan

Mazel tov Larry Rein

There is no one more deserving

A Mensch among Mensches

Linda & Marc Press

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Mazel tov to our honorees! A special, heartfelt thank you to Larry Rein

for his time, passion, and commitment to our JCC. We are lucky to have him in our corner.

Barbara & Scott Birnbaum

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It would not be an exaggeration to say that Larry Rein is involved in most major Jewish causes,

and it would also not be an exaggeration that working on Jewish causes would not be fun without

Larry’s involvement. We all owe Larry a big thank you for his efforts on behalf of JCC MetroWest.

Andrea & Bryan Bier

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A SALUTE TO JCC METROWEST AND THE HONOREES FOR THEIR GOOD DEEDS

Leon & Toby Cooperman

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Mazel Tov to Larry Rein — A true JCC MetroWest Mensch

Mazel Tov to the Co-honorees

Larry, You are an amazing and wonderful friend, a legendary Community leader, and an

exemplary Baal Chesed known for your warmth, compassion and overwhelming kindness. You are a friend to all, a generous philanthropist,

and a tireless advocate for causes too numerous to list.

Your commitment to the Community-at-large is legendary, and we have much to learn from you. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do.

You are an inspiration to us all and we are proud and honored to be your friend.

May you be zoche to go mechail lechail

Yeyasher Kochacha

Roz & Marvin Lipsky and Family

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The Luxenbergs and Raskins LOVE Larry!!

Our good friend, Larry Rein, is the Mensch of all Mensches. What an apropos name for him! He is beloved by all and we are his biggest fans. Our whole family adores Larry and

appreciates him and respects him for being so selfless and dedicated to West Orange, MetroWest, all Jews and all people. No one can do it all like Larry, especially with his smile!

Mazel Tov Larry!

Lori Bobbi & Michael Sherri and Dov & Noam Melyssa & David & Gavi Rachel & Yoni Aviva

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In honor of Larry Rein

Linda & Murray Laulicht

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WE CONGRATULATE BOTH EDDIE HERNANDEZ AND LARRY REIN ON THEIR WELL-DESERVED HONORS.

During this lengthy period of the Stay-At-Home order, we sorely (get the pun?) miss exercising at the JCC. Beyond exercise, we miss Eddie’s exuberant greeting

each morning. It was a great way to start off each day, and we look forward to seeing Eddie’s cheerful smile, hopefully in the not-too-distant future.

Larry Rein is a unique, VERY special individual. His range of communal leadership activities is enormous. He adds tremendous value to SO many Jewish communal

organizations. In particular, the JCC would not be as excellent an organization and facility as it is today nor as successful as it has been if not for Larry’s leadership.

Mazal Tov!

Hattie & Arthur Dubroff

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Mazel Tov to our JCC Mensches

Eddie Hernandez, Larry Rein, and Stan Shapiro

Thank you for making the world a better place.

Caren & Herb Ford

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Mazel Tov to our JCC Mensches: Eddie Hernandez, Larry Rein

and Stanley Shapiro

Sharon & Steve Seiden

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We are honoring the “Menches” who recognize the JCC as one of the few places

where Jewish people can enjoy being a community for education,

recreation and culture regardless of their affiliation or abilities.

Additionally, the JCC is a gateway for non-Jewish members to become

exposed to the richness of Jewish culture even as they “work out”

with their Jewish neighbors. We particularly want to recognize Larry Rein

for his outstanding leadership of the JCC and Jewish community.

Gail & Max Kleinman

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We’re glad you’re calling

A MENSCH

A MENSCH!Mazel Tov Stan

Sara-Ann & Bob Sanders

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Yasher Koach and Kol Hakavod to three people who exemplify the meaning of the word “mensch.”

Thank you for all you do to make a difference in our community.

Barbara & Stuart Raynor

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Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ

Celebrate with the JCC MetroWest in Honoring

JCC METROWEST MENSCHES

Eddie Hernandez Lawrence Rein Stanley ShapiroWe are grateful for all you do for our Greater MetroWest Jewish community.

May you continue to go from strength to strength.

SCOTT KRIEGERPresident

Federation

DOV BEN-SHIMONExecutive Vice President/CEO

Federation

STEVEN LEVYPresident

Jewish Community Foundation

KIM HIRSHExecutive Director

Jewish Community Foundation

(973) 929-3000 www.jfedgmw.org

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It is our pleasure to recognize as

West Orange Mensch of the Year

LARRY REIN

From his admiring friends,

Robyn & Bruce Shoulson

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Mazal Tov to Larry Rein – the epitome of a Mensch. Your incredible, constant dedication and contributions

to the entire MetroWest community are indescribable and unparalleled.

You touch so many lives and make us all better.

Davida & Gary Stadtmauer and family

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Larry,

We are proud to be called your friend.

May you continue your efforts for the greater community

for many years to come.

Susan & Richard Kelin

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To The Mensches, Eddie, Larry and Stanley,

Together you represent employees, volunteers and members.

All are necessary for a vibrant JCC.

Thank you for all the value that collectively

you have added to the JCC.

Tom Peck

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Kol Hakavod Lakoolam

Sharon & Jimmy Schwarz

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We are pleased to support the JCC in honour of our dear friend Larry Rein.

The greater MetroWest community is very fortunate to have your inspirational leadership and generous support.

May you continue to go from strength to strength.

Yascher Koach, Larry!

Alice & Jacob Klein

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Mazel Tov to all of the MetroWest Mensches!

Love,

Amelia, Cory, Talia, Seth & Eliana Perlstein

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We are proud to sponsor the

Inaugural MetroWest MenschesVirtual Celebration

Heather R. [email protected]

950 attorneys nationwide

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE JCC METROWEST BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Barbara Birnbaum

Joni Cohen

Toby Cooperman

Marc Gaelen

Adam Goldman

Joyce Goldstein

Lawrence Gotfried

Barry Hammerman

Allie Harwood

Karyn Klein

Michele Landau

Judith Lieberman

Warren Page

Tom Peck

Ricky Peled

Amelia Perlstein

Rita Rak

Lawrence Rein

Bradley Rice

Sharon Seiden

Stephen Seiden

Sara-Ann Sanders

Maya Tadmor-Anderman

Gary Wayne

Jessica Wolff

CAREN B. FORDChair, Board of Trustees

STUART E. RAYNOR Chief Executive Officer

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE JCC METROWEST MENSCHES 2020 COMMITTEE

Lee & Neal AlexanderNaomi & Dr. Howard Berg

Andrea & Bryan BierBarbara & Scott Birnbaum

Judy & Yosef BirnboimOra & Ira Bloom

Shari & David ChernaMichelle & Bennett Degen

Barbara DrenchHattie & Arthur Dubroff

Debra & Richard FinkelsteinCaren & Herbert Ford

Renee & Dr. Moshe GlickAnne Goldberg

Ellen & Alan GoldnerJoyce & Neil Goldstein

Rita & Lawrence GotfriedDoris & Jay Hartman

Marion JacobsonSusan & Richard Kelin

Anna & Dr. Steven KirshblumAlice & Jacob Klein

Robyn & Scott KriegerDebra & Dov Lando

Eta & Mark LevensonEileen & David Levitt

Yaffa & Larry LiebmanDrs. Roz Feder Lipsky & Marvin Lipsky

METROWEST MENSCHES COMMITTEE

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE JCC METROWEST MENSCHES 2020 COMMITTEE

Bobbi & Michael LuxenbergBoni & Dr. Martin Moskovitz

Barbara & Yosef MuskinDara & David Orbach

Tom PeckAmelia & Cory Perlstein

Rita & Stuart RakBarbara & Stuart RaynorStephanie & Brad RiceDorene & Ron RichmanJuliet & Dr. Torin Rutner

Mindy & Ken SaibelSara Ann & Robert SandersJune and Michael Schechner

Mali & Steven SchwartzLisa & Irv Schwarzbaum

Sharon & Jonathan ShermanDebra & Chaim Silverman

Marilyn SmilowitzDori & Rich Sobin

Renee & Howard SpearLilli & Jaicky Tammam

Dr. Howard TepperSharon & Jerry VolkStacy & Gary Wayne

Helene YagodaMarjie Yonteff

Sharon & Ed Zughaft

METROWEST MENSCHES COMMITTEE