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Lailah Echat B’Kuba – “One Night in Cuba”
BETH SHALOM
OCEANSIDE JEWISH CENTER
GALA DINNER-DANCE
June 3, 2012 – 13 Sivan 5772
PROGRAM
Welcome
Edward L. Goldstein
Co - Chairperson
National Anthem
Rabbi Aviva Fellman
Hatikvah
Cantor Gadi Elon
Introduction of Grand
Supporters
Edward L. Goldstein
Co - Chairperson
Dvar Torah
Rabbi Mark Greenspan
Presentation to
Silvia Levy
Julie, Jessica and Lauren Levy
Acceptance
Silvia Levy
Presentation to
Willie Gurman
Michael, Sara and Candice
Gurman
Accpetance
Willie Gurman
Closing Remarks
Edward L. Goldstein
Co-Chairperson
A Message from Rabbi Greenspan
People Count!
Maintaining a synagogue is a challenge these days. Like any business, it takes sufficient
capital, human resources, ingenuity and vision. It also takes both lay and professional
leadership. The career that I began over thirty years ago is different from the one in
which I find myself working these days. Technology has changed congregational life,
society is different and the people that I serve have different expectations and desires.
We are facing unprecedented financial and demographic challenges.
But a synagogue is not a business. No matter how enterprising the staff and the lay
leaders may be, a synagogue's success and vitality is measured not by the bottom line
but by the rank and file; by how its members participate in Jewish life; by the depth of
their commitment to Jewish values and ideas, and by the sense of community they
share.
Rabbis cantors and educators, then, must not only be good at what they do; they must
also be personal role models. If they do not respect the people they serve or the
members of the congregation don't respect them, then there is little hope for the
congregation. •They must communicate a sense of authenticity in their actions. The
same is true for congregational leadership. A synagogue leader must be committed to
the values and ideals of the congregation. To use a business metaphor, they have to
believe in the product that they're selling. More than that, they have to be one of the
best customers.
Willie Gurman and Silvia Levy are not only effective leaders. They are personal and
religious role models, who continue to learn, grow and participate in Jewish life. It has
been thrilling to watch their spiritual development over the past several years.
Willie's journey began before he became involved in congregational leadership. He
began by asking himself, "What does being Jewish mean to me? Where does it fit into
my life? How can I become a better Jew?" Step by step, he has increased his
knowledge and participation in Jewish life. He studies the weekly Torah portion,
attends daily minyan regularly and puts on tefillin religiously. If you want to know what
it means to be a committed Conservative Jew, just look at Willie. Silvia, too, continues
to set an example for others. She became an adult Bat Mitzvah several years ago and
she continues to develop her Jewish skills, chanting both Torah and Haftorot. Like her
brother, she has helped our congregation through her involvement in many areas of
synagogue life including Life Long Learning and fund raising. But you know — the best
thing I can say about Willie and Silvia is that they are among the nicest people I know!
Willie and Silvia are role models. In honoring them we are holding up an example to
every member of our congregation. It's not the bottom line that makes for a great
synagogue but the people who are committed to Jewish living, learning and loving.
Mark B. Greenspan
A Message From Our President
Lailah Echat B’Kuba – “One Night in Cuba”
It seems somewhat strange to be writing the introduction for this year’s Journal Gala, as an honorary recipient, since it is
the President who usually writes some kind words to the honorees. So let me start off by saying that the OJC Journal
Committee made an excellent choice in selecting my sister, Silvia Levy, to be recognized. Silvia is an involved and
committed member of OJC and in the overall Oceanside community. As her “younger” brother, she set the example for
me to follow. This was not easy. I have always admired her as well as others that volunteer their time to be on
committees and serve as Officers and Trustees. I certainly never imagined being that involved. So part of who I am, is
due to Silvia setting that example for me to follow. Now I am obligated to say a few kind words of our 2nd honoree ….
me.
It is my honor to be involved. Thank you to the congregation for entrusting me to be President. I hope in this past year I
have lead by example. Being President certainly does not mean that you know more than anyone else. In fact, there are
far more knowledgeable and creative people in our congregation that I admire. When I was installed last year as
President, I addressed the congregation about the many individuals that have motivated and inspired me to that point in
time. In this past year there have been so many more that I have had the privilege to meet and get to know.
L’dor v’dor – From Generation to Generation. These words were selected by my wife Jan to be prominently displayed on
my son Michael’s Bar Mitzvah invitation. These words reflect the lessons and examples set forth by my parents. My
parents had to make decisions, in particular to leave their homeland of Cuba so that our family would live in a country
with freedoms that are guaranteed. Difficult choices were made and I am fortunate that I did not have to make them.
They were made for me. It is the reason for this Journal’s theme of Lailah Echat B’Kuba – “One Night in Cuba”, a phrase
coined by Ric Stark, an Officer of OJC. Silvia and I celebrate our Jewish Cuban heritage, and bring you a small taste of the
Island. The men are dressed in guayaberas (a shirt considered Cuban formal wear) and the women in tropical attire.
Your senses will be ignited with the foods and sounds of Cuba. And smells of the Cuban cigars.
It is my suggestion that this Gala is about more than just recognizing Silvia and myself. It recognizes all of those around
us. The common bond is a kehillah (community) with a desire to teach and learn. Its members contribute their time
and money so that it continues to exist and so that we can be the example for those that follow. It does not ask what
can the shul give us, rather what can we give back. How can we improve it so it remains a strong example to the
community of Jewish learning and living? We learn to contribute with our heart and soul. This Gala is about recognizing
a community celebrating together all the good that we have experienced this past year, and give wholeheartedly to its
future.
My accomplishments as President is because of the love, support, motivation and inspiration I receive at home. Jan –
thank you and I love you passionately. How lucky I am to have you in my life. You are by my side all the time and are as
committed to OJC as a place of learning, involvement and participation. Our love of Judaism has grown stronger
together and has made us better for it. It is a journey we will continue together.
A special thanks to the co-chairs of the Journal Committee, Sharon and Ed, and the members of the committee, for their
commitment and devotion in organizing this Gala.
Thank you.
Willie Gurman
MESSAGE FROM THE JOURNAL DINNER-DANCE COMMITTEE
This evening, it gives us great pleasure to honor two members
of “mishpacha” Gurman. Willie is our current President and is
finishing his first year in office. His strong leadership bodes
well for our future. Silvia is a member of our Board of
Trustees and has served as Chairman of Fund Raising. They
are a dynamic brother and sister combination.
In different ways, they have made Beth Shalom/Oceanside
Jewish Center a better synagogue. We owe both of them a
debt of gratitude and hope that they will continue “L’dor
V’Dor” from generation to generation.
We would like to thank the members of our committee for
their dedication and support.
MAZEL TOV!
Sharon Kamens, Co-Chairperson
Ed Goldstein, Co-Chairperson and Treasurer
Willie Gurman, President
Ian Brecher
Jan Gurman
Jeff Hahn
Ruby Heiman
Don Schiller
COMMITTEE
Paul Schwartz
Barbara Simon
Ed Simon
Stuart Talkofsky
Biography's Beth Shalom /. Oceanside Jewish Center is proud to honor Willie Gurman
and Silvia Levy
In 1966, Willie Gurman and his sister Silvia Levy immigrated to the United
States from Cuba along with their parents Flora and Julio and younger brother Gabe.
Leaving Havana with literally just the clothes on their back they left their homeland
Cuba. With the help of Jewish organizations and family who had already left Cuba to
come to America, they traveled to Curacao (an Island off the coast of Venezuela) for
a few months before settling in Brooklyn, New York. There they were enrolled in
school, Willie in the first grade and Silvia in the second. Family and friends helped
them to embrace their new environment.
In 1982, Willie became a citizen of the United States and legally changed his
name from Guillermo to William. In 1983, he graduated from Pratt Institute with a
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. That same year he married his High School
sweetheart Jan. They lived in Brooklyn, NY until moving to Oceanside in 1994. They
have three children, Michael, 24- an attorney, Sara 22- majoring in Occupational
Therapy at Ithaca College and Candice 19- majoring in Speech and Hearing Sciences
at Cortland University. Their daughters attended the OJC nursery school and all
three children attended Hebrew School at OJC. Willie coached little league baseball
and soccer in Oceanside and the OJC basketball team in the JCC league. Before
being installed as OJC’s president in June 2011, Willie served on the Board of
Trustees (2005-07), Recording Secretary (2007-09) and Executive VP (2009-11).
Generally you will see him daily at the morning minyan service where he is
affectionately called “jefe”, a nickname given to him at his installation. He enjoys
reading Torah and Haftorah at both the monthly Kol HaNeShama service and in the
main sanctuary on Shabbats. Willie really enjoys talking to and getting to know the
members of OJC family.
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In 1982, Silvia also became a citizen of the United States. She has
an Associates degree in Laboratory Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
from Brooklyn College. In 1981 she met Steve while doing an internship at
Brookdale Hospital. They got married in 1984 and moved to Oceanside in
1992. They have 3 daughters - Julie, a Physical Therapist, Jessica a soon to be High
School Math Teacher and Lauren an art director at an Advertising Agency. Silvia
quickly became involved in the Oceanside Community by serving as Co- President of
PTA in school #9 as well as Co-President of the Oceanside Chapter of Hadassah. She
has been on the OJC Board of Trustees for the past 8 years and participated on
several committees. She has chaired the adult education committee as well as the
fundraising committee. At OJC she learned to read Hebrew and became an adult Bat
Mitzvah. She continues to be a part of the Annual group reading of
the Shavuot Haftorah. Silvia enjoys reading Torah at the monthly Kol Ha
NeShama. Her first Haftorah was shared with her brother Willie at OJC and has
since gone on to read Haftorah solo.
Silvia and Willie are awed by the outpouring of affection from the OJC
community. They are blessed to share this wonderful evening with family and
friends.
OJC holds a special place in their hearts. Willie and Silvia are humbled and
honored to be recognized at this year’s gala.
May Willie and Silvia continue to grow from strength to strength
Yasher Koach
BETH SHALOM/OCEANSIDE JEWISH CENTER 2011-2012
Officers
President
William Gurman
Vice President
Ian Brecher
Executive Vice President
Steven Finkel
Vice President
Faye Gilman
Treasurer
Fred Epstein
Financial Secretary
Saul Weinstein
Recording Secretary
Frederic Stark
Corresponding Secretary
Laurie Stumer
TWO YEAR TRUSTEES FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2013
Michelle Dressler
Bernard Kenner
Harry Oster
Ed Goldstein
Davidine LeBoyer
Paul Schwartz
Phyllis Gangel
Arnold Levine
Ken Silver
Sharon Kamens
Allen Marmor
Alison Swerdloff
Jaye Kapsack
Adele Murphy
Stuart Talkofsky
ONE YEAR TRUSTEES FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Irwin Elman
Roz Leiber
Marvin Seigfried
Paula Goldberg
Ilyse Milberg
Peter Stone
Lisa Klein
Michele Perlmutter
Janet Taubin
Silvia Levy
Debbie Popick
Martin Leiber
Jeff Rickman
PAST PRESIDENTS ON THE BOARD
Joel Cutler
Jeffrey Hahn
Donald Schiller
Jolene Boden
Lee Hymowitz
Edwin Simon
Pincus Boms
Harriet Rothstein
Jonathan Wolf
PRESIDENTS OF ARMS ON THE BOARD
Men’s Club
Edward L. Goldstein
Sisterhood
Susan Fosco/Wendy
Pusateri/Debbie Rickman
PTA
Ivy Reilly
Couple’s Club
Debbie & Jeff Rickman
PAST PRESIDENTS OF BETH SHALOM/OCEANSIDE JEWISH CENTER
Herman Schwartz*
Allan N. Danziger*
Arthur B. Minikes*
Daniel G. Freed
Herbert Schwartzberg*
David Brecher
Raymond Wilkes*
Louis Rogers*
Philip Zinkofsky*
Martin Krimko*
Edwin Brodsky*
Benjamin Lutzky*
Walter Casson*
Sidney Z. Fuchs*
Philip Oklan*
Leo Schwartz*
David Stone*
Leon Mintzer*
Sheldon Engelhard
Martin Rothman
Arthur W. Jaspan
Donald L. Rubin
Stanley Brown
Marcia Blackman
Stanford M. Altschul
Martin J. Fischer*
Jeffrey Resnick
Seymour Mensch*
Edward L. Goldstein
Lee Hymowitz
Donald Schiller
Harriet Rothstein
Dr. Edwin Simon
Pincus Boms
Steven C. Heller
Joel Cutler
Jonathan Wolf
Jolene Boden
Jeffrey Hahn
*deceased
President
OCEANSIDE JEWISH CENTER MEN’S CLUB
Edward L. Goldstein
Past Men’s Club Presidents
Jeffrey Adler
William Last
Martin Rothman
Leon Alter
Monte Leeper
Donald Schiller
Stanford Altschul
Arnold Levine
Harvey Schwartz
Marvin Dressler
Sam Levine*
Leo Schwartz*
Ira Dubowy
Barry Levittan
Paul Schwartz
Ira Epstein
Raymond Lichtenstein
Stanley Siegler
Martin J. Fischer*
Kenneth Lieber
Ken Silver
Daniel Freed
Hyman L. Markowitz*
Dr. Douglas Sternberg
Carl Golden*
Jay Myers*
Stephen Steuerman
Edward L. Goldstein
Philip Neiss
Eugene Stopeck
Ira Hochhauser
Sam Rakofsky*
Philip Zinkofsky*
Clifford Kalb
Theodore Ray*
Zac Kartez
Theodore Rosenberg
Bernard Kenner
Harry Rosenblum*
Herbert Klein
Marvin Rosten*
Past Recipients of the Jay R. Myers Man of the Year Award
Leon Alter
Stan Altschul
Herb Bellings
Ian Brecher
Otto Delikat
Marvin Dressler
Ira Dubowy
Joel Einhorn
Ira Epstein
Martin J. Fischer*
Jack Gary*
Edward L. Goldstein
Steven Heller
Ira Hochhauser
Clifford Kalb
Saul Kagan
Zac Kartez
Bernard Kenner
Herbert Klein
William Last
Monte Leeper
Arnold Levine
Sam Levine
Barry Levittan
Ray Lichtenstein
Ken Lieber
Hyman L. Markowitz*
Philip Neiss
Ted Ray*
Jeff Resnick
Elliot Rhodes
Bernard Rosaler*
Harry Rosenblum
Marvin Rosten*
Martin Rothman
Donald Schiller
William Schlackman
Leo Schwartz*
Stanley Siegler
Ken Silver
Solon Singer*
Dr. Douglas Sternberg
Stephen Steuerman
Lawrence Strauss
*deceased
OCEANSIDE JEWISH CENTER - PTA
President
Ivy Reilly
Past PTA Presidents
Paula Akst
Judith Kalb
Amy Sandos
Mallory Anhouse
Sharon Kamens
Helen Schneider
Gail Berger
Helene Kenner
Barbara Schwartz
Paula Borowka
Shari Kopel
Karen Shapiro
Saralee Boshnack
Joyce Krimsky
Doris Siskin
Robin Cutler
Davidine LeBoyer
Michelle Sternberg
Phyllis Einhorn
Roz Lieber
Laurie Stumer
Aaron Fidelman
Lisa Mitrani
Alison Swerdloff
Martin J. Fischer*
Hana Mlawski
Janet E. Taubin
Paula Goldberg
Joanie L. Myers
Lisa Wertling
Sheryl Goldman
Anne Resnick
Karen Wolf
Sharon Guskin
Karen Rubinstein
OCEANSIDE JEWISH CENTER – Couples Club
Presidents Debbie & Jeff Rickman
Past Couples Club Presidents
Stanford Altschul
Herbert Klein
Gail & Michael Berger
Shari & Howard Kopel
Saralee & Barry Boshnack
Allen Lipp
Ian & Marcia Brecher
Arthur Rosenchein
Charles Conn
Marcia Rosten
Elena & Adam Cooper
Albert Roth
Ira Epstein
Amy & Philip Sandos
Howard Feuer
Jerry & Melissa Schneider
Leslie Goldstein
Eugene Stopeck
Arthur W. Jaspan
Roberta Traum
Judith Kalb
Sharon & Dr. Fred Kamens*
*deceased
OUR GRAND SUPPORTERS
Our sincere thanks to everyone whose efforts have
guaranteed the success of this journal and our Gala
Dinner-Dance. We are particularly grateful to our
GRAND SUPPORTERS, who have raised and/or
contributed $1000 or more each:
Jolene and Arthur Boden
Robin and Joel Cutler
Cindy and Ben Golub
Flora and Julio Gurman
Jan and Willie Gurman
Silvia and Steve Levy
OJC Men’s Club
OJC Sisterhood
Mazel Tov to our
Children
SILVIA & WILLIE
On a well deserved honor.
You are both sincere, dedicated and hardworking
for OJC.
You are a good example to your family, friends
and our community.
We are proud of you both.
Mami & Papi
GRAND BENEFACTOR
To Our Spouses
Silvia and Willie
You both give your heart and soul
to whatever project you are working
on, whether it is for OJC,
Hadassah, the community or the
family. We are so proud of all of
your accomplishments.
We love you very much,
Steven and Jan
GRAND BENEFACTOR
To Papi and Tia Sil
We are so proud of you,
We love you very much,
You both are great role models
And we’re so grateful that we are all
ONE BIG HAPPY
FAMILY!
Love,
Michael, Sara and Candice
GRAND BENEFACTOR
“The Dignity Of Being A Jew Is In Your Sense Of
Commitment”
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
The Sisterhood
Of
Oceanside Jewish Center
Is Proud To Honor
Willie Gurman
And
Silvia Levy
Who Have Contributed So Much
To Our Synagogue And Our Community
Yasher Koach And Mazel Tov
To These Outstanding Members Of Our Kehilat
~ May you go from strength to strength ~
Wendy Pusateri, Debbie Rickman, Susan Fosco
Sisterhood Presidium
GRAND BENEFACTOR
To our Mom, Silvia
and
To our Tio, Willie
We are so proud of what the two of you
do.
You have set a great example for us.
We love how close you are, teaching us
how important family is.
We love you
Julie, Jessica and Lauren
BENEFACTOR
Willie,
We grew up together, in our little one bedroom apartment in
Canarsie with our parents and baby brother Gabby, sharing a room
for most of our lives.
We walked to school together, had family vacations together, we've
read torah together,.. We were married less than a yr apart and had
children basically one year after the other.. Keeping our parents very
busy as grandparents....
We are siblings, playmates and friends.
Above and beyond, the one thing that we truly share is our love for
our family. How important family is to us and that has been instilled
by our parents, and I'm sure we have passed it down to our children.
We’re always there for each other , in good times and in bad.
You are a great husband, father, a so-so son, and a terrific brother.!!!!
You amaze me, when I see you on the bema, making your Shabbat
announcements or at our board meetings, calmly running the
meeting when all everyone wants to do is ...take a chunk out of you!!
I sit there and think to myself.. Wow, that’s my brother!
And of course, this celebration would not be complete without my
wonderful husband Steven, our 3 amazing daughters Julie, Jessica and
Lauren. My parents, Flora and Julio., as well as all my family and
friends .
You are all the center of my life... thank you for always being there,
for your love and support Willie. I am honored to be your sister and
to be sharing this years Gala dinner with you.
I love you
Silvia
BENEFACTOR
To our Niece and Nephew
SILVIA & WILLIE
You make the family proud.
We are happy to be sharing this
special day with you.
Tia Esther, Tio Elias
Cousins Pam, Mark, Marina,
Ninon and Cyrgue
BENEFACTOR
SILVIA & WILLIE
Mazel Tov on this great honor!
A special mazel to
Flora and Julio too !
Your Cousins,
Cindy and Ben Golub
BENEFACTOR
MAZEL TOV
To
Willie and Silvia
Two special people, whose efforts and dedication to
Oceanside Jewish Center and our community are
evident in all that you do and all that you are.
Congratulations
Robin and Joel Cutler
And Family
BENEFACTOR
SILVIA & WILLIE
Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor.
It is a pleasure to work with each of you and
catch your excitement and passion.
Thank you for your dedication and your
friendship.
Love
The Boden Family
BENEFACTOR
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Willie Gurman
With respect and admiration for your hard work and
commitment which enrich our synagogue every day.
Your leadership and vision will make a lasting
contribution. It is a privilege to be your Executive Vice
President and your friend.
Silvia Levy
Your dedication to our synagogue shines in all that you
do.
Congratulations to you both on an honor well deserved.
Marcia and Ian Brecher
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It is with great pride that we attend tonight's festivities honoring our
brother and sister! Willie and Silvia have always set wonderful
examples of the modern Jewish person. They each are active and vital
congregants of Oceanside Jewish Center, respected members of the
community, loving parents and spouses. As Aunt and Uncle to our
children they have always provided unconditional love, laughter and
warm hugs. New Jersey is not too far to attend a play or recital starring
a niece or nephew. As siblings, positive support and an open ear is only
a phone call away! (Guys did you really need to set the bar that high?)
Thank you for all you do and all you mean to our family.
Mazel Tov!
Love,
Toni, Gaby, Evan, Kory, Paul & Gena Gurman
Leadership
Mazal Tov
to
Willie and Silvia
You are an inspiration to all of
us.
Eugenia and Albert Mitrani
Leadership
Silvia and Willie,
Mazel Tov on your well-deserved honor.
Your never-ending support and
commitment to your community is an
inspiration. Oceanside Jewish Center is
very fortunate to have such hardworking
and selfless leaders.
We wish you much strength and success
as you continue your work ahead.
We love you,
Your Silver Spring Family,
The Mitranis, The Lowensteins, The Rozmaryns
Leadership
Willie and Silvia,
It has been our great pleasure to see you blossom
from your teen years to the wonderful, caring adults
you have become. Pillars of your congregation….. You
are deserving of this great honor and have made
your parents and all who know you proud of this
occasion.
We are sorry we cannot celebrate with you in person,
but you should know that we are with you in heart.
Mazel Tov
Sandy and Bill Feldman
Leadership
Leadership
Señor Willie y Señora Silvia
Tsvey sheyn fayn un gute folk.
Felicitaciones a ambos por ser
homenajeados por su papel
de liderazgo.
Le damos las gracias por su historial de
participación y dedicación a nuestra
sinagoga.
Afectuosamente,
Naomi y Stan Altschul
Leadership
Mazal Tov to Willie and Silvia,
a great sibling act !
We’re happy to share in this tribute
To two lovely people !
With Affection,
Ruby and Fred Heiman
Leadership
Best Wishes To
Willie and Silvia
Long Live Oceanside Jewish Center!
Debbie and Lou Popick
Leadership
Thank you the time and energy you devote to the
Oceanside Jewish Center and the Oceanside
Community.
With much appreciation for the openness with
which you conduct your presidency.
Mazel Tov
To
Willie Gurman
And Silvia Levy
Stan and Sandy Tepper
Leadership
Congratulations to our honorees
Willie and Silvia
Edith and Mordechai Rosenbaum
Leadership
Mazel Tov to
Willie Gurman and
Silvia Levy
A well deserved honor for their dedicated
commitment to Beth Shalom / Oceanside
Jewish Center
Harriet and Phil Brodsky
Leadership
Mazel Tov to our esteemed
honorees
Willie Gurman and
Silvia Levy
Ira and Sharyn Hochhauser
Leadership
¡Felicitaciones!
Willie Gurman and
Silvia Levy
The honors are well deserved
Alan and Harriet Rothstein
Leadership
Congratulations
to
Willie and Silvia
Susan Feldman Russo
Carmen Anthony Russo
Leadership
Mazal Tov to
Willie and Silvia !
We know you all for a long time. Willie and Jan, we
know you from Boardman days to OJC Hebrew School
events;
Silvia and Steve, we have shared memories at school
events, simchas, New Years Eves and Fire Department
functions.
Oceanside is lucky to have all of you as community
members. We are lucky to have you all as friends!
Love from Nancy, Bobby, Ben and Jason
Leadership
We are thrilled that our dear friend Willie Gurman and
his sister, Silvia Levy, are so conspicuously celebrated; he,
Congregational president, a rare achievement; she, a
creative presence on the Board of Trustees, and adult
education.
Mazal tov ve’ Siman tov
With Fraternal affection,
Prof. Asher J. and Anna Matathias,
our extended personal family
and our brethren of L.I. Lodge, B’nai B’rith
Leadership
Cuba’s Loss / OJC’s Gain!
Mazel Tov to the honorees
Silvia and Willie
Laura Schneid & Len Dreyfuss
Leadership
Thank You
To
Willie and Silvia
For their dedication
and hard work
Clara and Arnie Gewirtz
Leadership
Leadership
Dear Willie and Silvia,
Por todo el trabajo duro y la
dedicación en el mantenimiento de
los valores Judíos en la comunidad
de Oceanside,
Mazal Tov!
Barbarita y Pablo Schwartz
Leadership
Congratulations to our honorees,
Willie and Silvia
Thanks for your service at OJC.
Paula, Steve, David, Jacob and Daniel
Goldberg (and Fidel Castro)
Leadership
Willie, a great guy and a fabulous
president and his very lovely
sister Silvia.
Mazel Tov
Love
Evelyn and Jack Pesso
Leadership
Congratulations
Willie & Silvia
Salud ! Salud ! Salud !
Roz and Ken Lieber
Leadership
Willie and Silvia
A Well Deserved Honor
Gloria and Pincus Boms
Leadership
Mazel Tov
Willie and Silvia
May you go from strength to Strength
Hana and Ber Mlawski
Michele and Randy Perlmutter
Charlie and Julianne
Leadership
Mazel Tov
To
The Honorees !
Willie Gurman
And
Silvia Levy
Anne and Jeff Resnick
Leadership
Congratulations
Willie and Silvia
Lisa and Allen Klein,
Matt and Mark
Leadership
At Oceanside Jewish Center, you have just
discovered that Willie and Silvia are two truly
wonderful people. However, as our cousins, we
have always known that they are amazing and
dedicated. Their motto is family comes first and
as a second family OJC is now the beneficiary of
their commitment and leadership. They will
always make everyone feel special and welcome.
We are all blessed to have them.
Lori and David Volpe
Leadership
MAZEL TOV EL PRESIDENTE
WILLIAM GURMAN
With Love
The Becher Family
Michele, Simon, Sarah, Emily
Leadership
Mazel Tov
To
Willie and Silvia
For what they have done
for our Synagogue
Flora and Kal Flomenhaft
Leadership
Mazel Tov
to
Silvia and Steven Levy
Willie and Jan Gurman
For their commitment and support to their synagogue and
their community. We are proud to be a part of the family.
We love you guys
Sandra, Jon, Jeff and Brandon Davis
Leadership
Cubans are a passionate people.
We are lucky that you are so passionate about OJC
Thank you Willie and Silvia for all that you do.
Congratulations on a well deserved honor.
Michelle and Marvin Dressler
Leadership
Congratulations and Mazel
Tov
To
Silvia and Willie
Our
Cuban Duo
Phyllis and Alan Gangel
Leadership
Mazel Tov to our dear friends
Silvia and Willie, on this
memorable occasion. The honor
could not go to two more
deserving people. May you go
from strength to strength.
Audrey and Mark Tenenhaus
Leadership
Congratulations
To
Willie and Silvia
On Their Well Deserved Honor
Sharyn and Ira Hochhauser
Leadership
Mazel Tov
Willie and Silvia
May your simchas in life
always be plentiful!
Congratulations
Love,
Susan and Carmen Russo
Leadership
Silvia – Willie
Mazel Tov on this deserving honor we
are so excited to be celebrating this
special night with you.
With all our love and warmest
congratulations,
Greg, Nancy, Zack and Jason
glevy@glevylaw.com – www.glevylaw.com
585 Stewart Ave, Ste 314 – Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 708-4618 – Facsimile: (516) 345-9779
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Green Horizons Inc.
A Complete Lawn Care Company
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ANNUAL LAWN CARE PROGRAMS
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INSURED
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PO Box 941
Rockville Centre, NY 11571
(516) 867-4882
Dan Quaranto
Owner
Leadership
To my wonderful son-in-law Willie
& his beautiful sister Silvia,
Congratulations to both of you for
this special honor and mazel tov to
your parents as well!
Love,
Joe.
Congratulations
To
Willie and Silvia
Sen. Dean F. Skelos
SPONSOR
Cousins Willie and Silvia
We are proud of your dedication to the State of
Israel and the Oceanside Jewish Center
Community.
Cousins Julio and Flora
Thank you for having such wonderful children!!!!
With much love,
Cousins- Rabbi Stephen and Helen Dresner
Mazel Tov to
Willie and Silvia
Well deserved honorees for their tireless effort at OJC
and the Jewish Community
Karen and Jonathan Wolf and family
SPONSOR
Mazel Tov !
My good friends Silvia and Willie,
You both are most deserving. You both put a lot of love and effort
into serving OJC and our surrounding community. The humble
beginnings of our lives mirror each. We are former classmates dating
back to Junior High School 211 and then Canarsie High School in
Canarsie Brooklyn. (Silvia and I are in the same High School
graduating class, I promise not to tell which year, if you don’t and
Willie, a year later.) There was something in the air there that
seemed to promote success, as Willie and Silvia as well as our
classmates who are also members of OJC, have proven. May you
both have continued success in your lives, lots of love, good health
and happiness, many years to come. May OJC continue to grow under
both, with your continued leadership and hard work.
Your friend
Stuart Talkofsky
Best Wishes To The Honorees
Willie and Silvia
Mr. and Mrs Anthony Rosasco
SPONSOR
Best Wishes To Our Good Friend, Willie !
The Oshinsky Families
Best Wishes
To
Willie and Silvia
Mr. and Mrs. David Moreno
SPONSOR
Best of Luck to the Honorees
Best of Luck to the Honorees
SPONSOR
Best of Luck to the Honorees
SPONSOR
CONGRATULATIONS !
Dear Willie and Silvia,
PLEASE COME BACK! We miss you very much and would
love for you to show your goodness and dedication to all
the people of Cuba. Why should only the Jews of
Oceanside benefit from your hard work? Upon your
arrival, I will personally greet you with a good cigar and a
special Guayabera shirt with my picture on the back. I
promise that once you arrive here, you will love it so much
you will never leave! And please bring your parents, Julio
and Flora, back too!
Love,
Fidel C
(and Cousins Gail & Howie Weber)
SPONSOR
FREE EYE EXAMINATION
With the purchase of a complete pair of glasses
CONGRATULATIONS
To
The Honorees
Golden Reef Diner
329 Sunrise Highway
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
Mazel Tov
To our honorees
Willie Gurman
And
Silvia Levy
May you go from
Strength to Strength
Barbara and Ed Simon
To our most worthy honorees with
respect and appreciation for all your
efforts on behalf of the synagogue.
Barbara, Barry and Brian Levittan
SPONSOR
Mazel Tov From Great Grandma Beverly
Slott
To
Nicole (nee Slott) and John Fellin
The Proud Parents of
Ava Brynn Fellin
Born May 22,2012
Mazel Tov to honorees, Silvia Levy and Willie Gurman.
This very special occasion is marked by their love,
love devotion and commitment to their families and
tireless efforts to our O.J.C. Community. It is our
honor and pleasure to have the Levys and Gurmans
as our cherished friends. We look forward to many
more occasions marked by good health and Nachas
Love
The Kaplans
Iris, Neil, Adam, Rachel and Stacey
SPONSOR
In Loving Memory of Peter Stone
Your Memory will live with our
family forever !
Elaine and Corky Levine
Congratulations
to
Willie and Silvia
on this wonderful honor
Marty Rothman
SPONSOR
Mazel Tov
To
Willie and Silvia
April and Elliot Wiener
SPONSOR
Yasher Koach
to two special people
Congratulations
To
Willie and Silvia
Willie and Silvia
Best Wishes
BLC51, LLC
Lori and Bill Barrish
Congratulations
To
Congratulations to the Honorees
ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS
Willie and Silvia
Carolyn Fostel
Assistant Vice President
Community Relations Marketing Manager
and their families
One Astoria Federal Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042-1085
E-mail: cfostel@astoriafederal.com
on this well deserved honor
David and Dori Lynn
SUPPORTER
Congratulations
To: Silvia and Willie
Willie Gurman
Our Great President
And
Mazel Tov on this Special
Honor
Silvia Levy
His Lovely Sister
Best Wishes
Florence Mensch
Henry and Miriam Perkal
Congratulations
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
To
Willie and Silvia
For Bringing Vision
And
Energy to Our OJC Family
Adele and Frank Murphy
SUPPORTER
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Congratulations to the honorees
Willie Gurman
And
Best Wishes from
Silvia Levy
Union Park Café
SUNNY ATLANTIC BEACH
CLUB
2823 Long Beach Road
Oceanside, NY 11572
As we enter into our 2012 season,
Sunny Atlantic Beach Club wishes you
fun in the sun!
2035 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, NY
11509
(516) 239-9090 ▪ www.sunnyatlantic.com
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Compliments of
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A Distinctive Look for the Stylish Man and
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(516) 766-9547
S
WILLIE
L
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MAZEL TOV
A WELL DESERVED HONOR
71-51 A Austin Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 793-9077 - (718) 524-9415
D
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SUPPORTER
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Willie and Silvia,
We truly appreciate your
dedication to OJC.
May you go from strength
to strength
Sharon, Laurie and Jessica
Kamens
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
SUPPORTER
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
THE FISHERY
One Main St
East Rockaway, NY 11518
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
To all the honorees,
your continuing
dedication to the
temple and Judaism is
a testament to your
faith. Good health
and long life.
Bonnie and Steven
Liebstein
Jewelry by Steven
of Long Beach, NY
SUPPORTER
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
SUPPORTER
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Compliments of
INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT CAFE
ESTABLISHED 1983
241 Sunrise Highway,
Rockville Centre NY 11570
(516) 766-7557
322 Bedford Avenue,
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 409-5772
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Best Wishes from
RAILROAD DRIVE-IN CLEANERS
Shirt and Linen Service
3180 Lawson Boulevard
Oceanside, NY 11572
At the LIRR Station
(516) 766-9153
SUPPORTER
Yasher Koach to
Silvia Levy,
who as sisterhood member
contributed her time, effort and has
shown her commitment to the
growth and continued success of our
sisterhood.
And
Willie Gurman,
who’s mission to unite our
community has succeeded to
strengthen all age groups and
continued growth of OJC.
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Best wishes from
UNITED AUTO REPAIR
Expert repair work on foreign and domestic
cars. NY Inspection – Road Service
900 Atlantic Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
(516) 546-6074
Ted Sagos
Mazel Tov
May you go from strength to strength
Wendy, Richie, Josh & Avi and
Rabbi Nathan Kapner
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
STUART MARK DDS
The Smile Center
Cosmetic, Rehabilitative and Family Dentistry
860 Broadway
Woodmere, NY 11598
(516) 374-2040 <> (516) 295-1414
SUPPORTER
BEST WISHES
Sarah and Max Berkovits
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
SUPPORTER
Congratulations to
Willie and Silvia
HOME
APPLIANCES & FURNISHINGS FOR EASY LIVING
3050 Long Beach Road
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 678-1190 Fax (516) 678-1349
Jeff Rosenthal, Principal
Mazal Tov
to the Honorees
SCOTT EVANS
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
TALENT. ENERGY. EXCITEMENT
YOUR AD CAN GO HERE
NEXT YEAR
Scott Denman, President
516-594-1103 <> 732-254-3133
www.scottevansmusic.com
SUPPORTER
Friends of Beth Shalom/Oceanside Jewish Center
Blumberg & Kopel, CPA, PC
Leslie & Dan Blumenthal and Daughters
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold J. Campus
Judy & Stuart Cohen
Country Boy Bakery
Customcare Auto Service
Mr. & Mrs. Morton Davis
Fred Epstein
Franklin Petroleum
Abby & Glenn Fuchs
Ruth & Aharon Golub
Grober-Imbey Agency, Inc.
Dr. Geoffrey Halberstadt, Orthodontist
Vivian Horowitz
J.C. Automotive
Edie & Marvin Kalickstein
Jaye & Allan Kapsack
Helene & Bernard Kenner
Iris & Jeff Kubel
Susan Landau
Renita & Bill Last
Anna Levendel
Clara Levy
Miriam & Marty Lieber
Long Beach Liquor
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Martin
Dora Maya
Gay Novack & Carl Flatow
Nu-Clear Dry Cleaners
Pizza Pious, Ltd.
Rocklyn Fuel Oil Corp.
Sondra Schwartz
Mitchell J. Simon, DDS
Dale Singer
Smart Set Too
Luisa Volpe
Debra Weinstein, DDS & Mark Weinstein, DDS
Guest List
First Name
Ellie and Jeff
Naomi and Stan
Etty and Elliot
Michelle and Simon
Leslie and Dan
Jolene and Arthur
Gloria and Pincus
Marcia and Ian
Harriet and Philip
Luca
Robin and Joel
Sandra and Jon
Cyrgue
Ninon
Michelle and Marvin
Leonard
Beryl and Cantor
Gati
Bonnie and Ira
Rabbi Aviva and Ari
Julie and Steve
Flora and Kalman
Dorothy and Larry
Arlene and Rick
Phyllis and Alan
Clara and Arnold
Paula and Steve
Leslie and Ed
Marilyn and Rabbi
Mark
Amanda
Candice
Esther and Elias
Flora and Julio
Jan and Willie
Michael
Sara
Toni and Gabriel
Marina
Pam and Mark
Lori and Jeff
Ruby and Fred
Sharyn and Ira
Esta and Norman
Judy and Isaac
Irene and Al
Last Name
Allen
Altschul
Arnold
Becher
Blumenthal
Boden
Boms
Brecher
Brodsky
Bruga
Cutler
Davis
Dessauce
Dessauce
Dressler
Dreyfuss
Elon
Epstein
Fellman
Finkel
Flomenhaft
Fried
Fromewick
Gangel
Gewirtz
Goldberg
Goldstein
Greenspan
Greiner
Gurman
Gurman
Gurman
Gurman
Gurman
Gurman
Gurman
Gustavson
Gustavson
Hahn
Heiman
Hochhauser
Jacobskind
Kagan
Kaplan
Iris and Neil
Lisa and Allen
Davey and Jerry
Mindy and Monty
Ahuva and Cantor
Yitzhak
Elaine and Corky
Jessica
Julie
Lauren
Nancy and Greg
Silvia and Steve
Roz and Ken
Matthew
Anna and Asher
Eugenia and Albert
Hana and Ber
Adele and Frank
Evelyn and Jack
Debbie and Lou
Wendy and Richie
Ivy and Thomas
Jeff and Anne
Debbie and Jeff
Edith and
Mordechai
Marty
Harriet and Alal
Susan
Natalie and Don
Laura
Barbara and Paul
Beverly
Paula and Larry
Dawn and Rick
Ben
Nancy and Robert
Jan and Steve
Laurie
Stu
Audrey and Mark
Sandra and Stan
Lori and David
Sharon and Saul
Marilyn and Yosi
Karen and Jonathan
Kaplan
Klein
LeBoyer
Leeper
Lefkovitz
Levine
Levy
Levy
Levy
Levy
Levy
Lieber
Liff
Matathias
Metrani
Mlawski
Murphy
Pesso
Popick
Pusateri
Reilly
Resnick
Rickman
Rosenbaum
Rothman
Rothstein
Russo
Schiller
Schneid
Schwartz
Slott
Spector
Stark
Steinberg
Steinberg
Steuerman
Stumer
Talkofsky
Tenenhouse
Tepper
Volpe
Weinstein
Weiss
Wolf