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Project Kesher Проект Кешер Welcome to Project Kesher’s Through the Generations Benefit Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Diane Wohl and Pamela Wohl Diane Troderman and Sarah Clarkson, Benefit Chairs Joan Cohn, Silent Auction Chair It is with deep appreciation that the Board, staff and activists of Project Kesher congratulate our first honorees Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler for their commitment to tikkun olam – the repair of the world – Sheri and Eva exemplify this evening’s theme of “through the generations” and together have helped make the world a better place. Project Kesher activist Nina Klotsman, on behalf of the Cherkassy Ukraine Jewish community, sends greetings to our honorees Sheri and Eva Sandler Project Kesher thanks our fabulous Benefit Co chairs Diane Wohl and Pamela Wohl Diane Troderman and Sarah Clarkson, And our Silent Auction Chair Extraordinaire Joan Cohn, Our Board and Staff And all those in attendance tonight for your generous support. Project Kesher 1989 Svetlana Yakimenko, Director (Moscow Office) and Sallie E. Gratch, Founder Project Kesher 1994 Project Kesher Women’s Seder, 1994 By 1994, Project Kesher was operating 7 Jewish Women’s Groups across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus Project Kesher 2009 Project Kesher is now the largest Jewish women’s organization operating in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova and Georgia and one of the fastest-growing advocacy and human rights organizations in the region. In 2009, Project Kesher has 165+ Jewish Women’s Groups and 90 Multi-faith coalitions. Project Kesher Project Kesher Programs ORT KesherNet Advanced Leadership Training Community Outreach Beit Binah Torah Study Project Kesher Reclaiming Jewish Heritage Project Kesher’s Beit Binah Torah Study program trains women as facilitators of semi-monthly Torah study in their communities. Project Kesher Beit Binah Seminar Participants, Ukraine Project Kesher Torah Return Project To date, Project Kesher has brought 15 Torah Scrolls donated by communities and individuals in the United States to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Barbara Glickstein passes a Torah to Svetlana Yurchenko during the Voyage on the Volga in 2004. Project Kesher Transmitting the Heritage “How joyful it was to see Jewish women, having come from Cherkassy, Zhitomyr and Kiev, dancing with the Torah that Project Kesher gave to Vinnitsa’s Jewish Community… “That’s why women took their daughters to that gathering. ‘From generation to generation,’ says Jewish tradition, and we observe it.” Azaria Medvedeva Ukraine Project Kesher Next Generation Programs Project Kesher Advanced Leadership Training in Israel 2007 “Upon returning [from a trip Project Kesher leaders took to Israel], I told the women in my group about the need for our Jewish community to support Israel” Elena Kalnitskaya Makeevka, Ukraine Project Kesher Mother Daughter Retreats Project Kesher’s annual Mother- Daughter Retreats bring together 25 mother-daughter pairs for a four day seminar covering Jewish education and text study, communication skills, social activism and the creative arts Project Kesher Mother Daughter Retreat in Ukraine, December 2008. Project Kesher Domestic Violence Initiative 16 Days to End Domestic Violence Activism Community Outreach Raising Awareness with Area Police “These Hands Do Not Hurt” Campaign Project Kesher Opposing Trafficking in Women Our activists initiated a highly successful anti-trafficking seminar for college students, “Life Abroad, Myths and Reality,” that has been replicated in dozens of communities throughout the region. Project Kesher ORT KesherNet Project Kesher ORT KesherNet Centers in partnership with World ORT have trained nearly 16,000 women since 2002. The Project Kesher Russian-language website now posts all of our program information so it can be downloaded by Russian-speaking Jews everywhere. From Jewish identity building to anti-trafficking advocacy, our activists can learn how to implement low cost, high impact programs in their communities. Project Kesher Building Tolerance In 2007, Project Kesher initiated a tolerance program modeled on an American initiative, "Not In Our Town." In 2008, under a US Embassy Grant, Project Kesher-Ukraine conducted a poster competition and printed copies of the ten winning posters. The posters were used to generate dialogue in ten cities across the country. In 2009, the program is expanding to 45 communities in Ukraine and Russia. Project Kesher - Israel Project Kesher Leaders who have made aliyah are bringing Project Kesher to Israel with the goal of easing their transition into Israeli life. Project Kesher in Israel. Project Kesher - Travel with Us! 1994 Conference in Kiev Project Kesher - Travel with Us! 2004 Voyage on the Volga Project Kesher - Travel with Us! 2006 Moscow Office Opening Project Kesher - Travel with Us! 2007 Summit on the Black Sea Project Kesher - Travel with Us! 2008 Torah Return Project Kesher Photo by Joan Roth Project Kesher “When I first went to a Project Kesher seminar in Moscow, I asked ‘Where is this money coming from?’ I was told it came from personal donations from American women. Words failed me; I was speechless. This is something sacred, something sanctified, when people think of someone who is far away, someone they’ll never meet. “I learned the concept of tikkun olam from Project Kesher. After that, I made a collection of clippings, so when I talked about tzedakah, I could show women that this happens, people do this.” Bella Batman Donetsk, Ukraine Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler To Sheri and Eva: Congratulations on this well deserved honor. Best Regards, Arnold Bressler and Monica Jacobson Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Project Kesher thanks our generous Benefactors Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Platinum Benefactor Michele and Martin Cohen Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Platinum Benefactor Sheila and Bob Friedland Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Platinum Benefactor Sheila and Bill Lambert Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Platinum Benefactor Arleen and Aaron Priest Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Platinum Benefactor Deborah and David Roberts Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Platinum Benefactor Sheri Cyd Sandler, Eva Sandler and Mark Schneider Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Platinum Benefactor Diane Troderman And Harold Grinspoon Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Platinum Benefactor Diane and Howard Wohl Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Gold Benefactor Linda F. Vogel Kaplan and Hirsch Kaplan Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Gold Benefactor Rita and Howard Kashner Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Gold Benefactor Helen Nash Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Gold Benefactor David and Brenda Oestreich Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Silver Benefactor Lynne and Caleb Koeppel and family Melissa, Kyle, Allison, Max and Sam Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Congratulations to my friends Sheri and Eva Sandler on this honor. You were early and generous supporters of Project Kesher. You traveled to the region and inspired the mothers and daughters you met. Your acts of kindness began Project Kesher's Torah Return Project. For all that you do, we will always be grateful. May you go from strength to strength. Sheila Lambert, Project Kesher Board Chair Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Project Kesher thanks our generous Patrons Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Patrons Linda and Dan Abrams Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Patrons Drs. Joan and Peter Cohn Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Patrons Carol M. Joseph Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Peissis Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Patrons Sandra Rocks Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Patrons Doris and Mike Saranga Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Patrons Nancy and David Solomon Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Patrons Debra Wasserman and Jason Glasser Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Patrons Sandra Wasserman Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler To Sheri and Eva: Two beautiful women with the most generous hearts. We love you the most. Joan Roth and Lenny Sanders Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Project Kesher thanks our generous Sponsors Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Sponsors Susan and Ed Falk Jill and Stephen Galowitz Photo by Joan Roth Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Sponsors Marvin Israelow and Dorian Goldman Rita Ungar- Moser and Nathan Moser Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler We have such great admiration for Project Kesher. Our family has had the good fortune of experiencing on the ground the work of this Innovative, Smart and Courageous Organization. Our Gratitude to all of you who have had the vision to create and the commitment to sustain this most important Jewish Communal gem. Our wishes that you go from Strength to Strength. Marvin Israelow and Dorian Goldman Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Project Kesher thanks our generous Contributors Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Contributors Madeleine and David Arnow Carol Avins and Claire Solomon Sol and Margaret Berger Foundation Gloria and Mark Bieler Nick and Judy Bunzl Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Contributors Beth Caunitz and Daniel Budofsky Alisa Doctoroff Jay D. Rosenbaum, of Edwards, Angell, Palmer & Dodge, LLP Nancy Fisher and Marc Kirschner Arlyn and Edward Gardner Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Contributors Judith A. Garson Karyn and Mark Gershon Merle and Barry Ginsburg Sally and Michael Gordon Sallie and Alan Gratch Marjorie and Alan Grossman Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Contributors Alan and Barbara Jacobs Eric Kornblau and Stacy Kanter Seth A. and Beth S. Klarman Connie and Harvey Krueger Eve and Jay Landau Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Contributors Janet and Gary Levy Karen and Lauren, Rick, Eric and Scott Lombart Marti Meyerson and Jamie Hooper Sonia and Joseph Michelson Bernard Nussbaum and Nancy Kuhn Michelle Ores and Charles Schorin Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Contributors Susan Cohen Rebell and Arthur Rebell Pamela and George Rohr Bette and Richard Saltzman Ellen Scherl, MD and Fredric Harbus Elizabeth Scheuer Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Contributors Kathryn and Steven Spandorfer Oliver and Elizabeth Stanton Foundation Michelle and Joseph Tocci Eunice Ward Linda Wasserstein Rabbi Peter and Ellen Weintraub Dr. Murray Zung Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Project Kesher thanks our generous Supporters Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Supporters Kathleen B. Allaire Carol Balik Evie Birnbaum Mr. Robert Couturier Ida and David Dangoor Susan Eisen Ruth Flicker Erica Frederick Barbara Friedman Geduld/Cougar Foundation, Inc. Barbara Glickstein and Ethan Ellenberg Michael Gordon Helene and Bill Handelman Harriet Rose Katz Barbara and Steve Kessler Peter and Moukaddas Marron Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Supporters Marta S. Miller Perlow Family Foundation Laura Platt and Richard Weinstock Bernard M. Plum Jill and William Roberts Daryl and Steven Roth Eric and Harriet Rothfeld Joshua and Julia Ruch Emily and James Satloff Mara Schwartz Joyce and Daniel Straus Susan Unterberg Joan Wachtler Nancy and Michael Weber Susan and David Zuckerman Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Project Kesher thanks our generous friends who helped make this evening possible. Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Thank you to our Silent Auction Donors Big Apple Circus Karen Bloom and Ira Orenstein Steve Bodow of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart BR Guest Restaurant Group Burberry Coach Harlan Coben Michele and Marty Cohen Mollie Cohen Joan and Peter Cohn Crystal Clear Cleaners Doncaster Laurie Eichengreen of Greensense, LLC Fatty Crab Sanford Fisher Ruth and David Flicker The Frame Place in Scarsdale, NY Sheila and Bob Friedland Barbara Glickstein and Ethan Ellenberg The Equitable Center, Athletic & Swim Club Jane Goldban of Revival Handbags Sallie and Alan Gratch Annie Gross of Annie's Earrings Susan Gurman of The Susan Gurman Agency, LLC Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Thank you to our Silent Auction Donors Cathy Gursha The Gym in Armonk Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Hershon Gary Holsten of Holsten Jewelers Honora Congressman Steve Israel JCC of Manhattan Jonathan's Ristorante Dr. Richard Kaiser Linda F Vogel Kaplan and Hirsch Kaplan Rita and Howard Kashner Leslie Kirschenbaum Sheila and Bill Lambert Eve and Jay Landau Le Crimp Hair Salon Mary Ann Liss Robert Marchese Mediterranean Snack Bar Barbara and Lewis Meltzer The Metropolis Country Club Rhian Miller The Modern Nadya NBA Entertainment Not In Our Town David and Brenda Oestreich Patrice O’Neil Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Thank you to our Silent Auction Donors Arleen and Aaron Priest Michael Priest of Michael Priest Photography Project Kesher & Ukrainian Artists Deborah and David Roberts Roger Vivier Joan Roth Janice Stieber Rous of Body Dialogue Jeff Saunders of McCabes Liquor Roberta Schechter Schleppers Moving and Storage The Social Table Company Nancy and David Solomon David Stern Paul Stuart Telepan Sharon Ufberg Union Square Café Sandra Wasserman Diane and Howard Wohl Catherine M. Zadeh Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Benefit Committee Linda and Dan Abrams* Carrie and Leigh Abramson Marita and Spike Anderson* Esther-Ann Asch Carol Avins and Claire Solomon Nick and Judy Bunzl Beth Caunitz and Daniel Budofsky Phyllis and Leon Charash Michele and Marty Cohen* Drs. Joan and Peter Cohn* Audrey Elliott * Project Kesher Board Member Ruth Flicker* Erica Frederick Sheila and Bob Friedland* Arlyn and Edward Gardner Karyn and Mark Gershon Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz and Lauren Rutkin Merle and Barry Ginsburg Barbara Glickstein and Ethan Ellenberg* Sallie and Alan Gratch* Helene and Bill Handelman Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Benefit Committee (continued) Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hirschman Sylvia and Harold Hyman Marvin Israelow and Dorian Goldman Barbara and Alan Jacobs Carol M. Joseph Linda F. Vogel Kaplan and Hirsch Kaplan* Rita and Howard Kashner* Eric Kornblau and Stacy Kanter Lynn Kroll * Project Kesher Board Member The Ronald and Mary Ann Lachman Foundation Sheila and Bill Lambert* Eve and Jay Landau* Dr. Anne Lapidus Lerner and Rabbi Stephen C. Lerner Susan and Laurence M. Lerner Rabbi Robert and Gina Levine Janet and Gary Levy Marina and Andrew Lewin Paulette Lipton Diana Mason, RN Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Benefit Committee (continued) Sandy Merrill Sonia and Joseph Michelson* Marta S. Miller Rita Ungar-Moser and Nathan Moser Brenda and David A. Oestreich Michelle Ores and Chip Schorin Sylvia and David Posner Arleen and Aaron Priest* Susan Cohen Rebell and Arthur Rebell Deborah and David Roberts* * Project Kesher Board Member Sandra Rocks Ethel Rudd Bette and Richard Saltzman Sheri Sandler, Eva Sandler and Mark Schneider Ellen Scherl, MD and Fredric Harbus Barbara Schwartz Mara Schwartz Ruth and Barney Silverman Nancy and David Solomon* Kathryn and Steven Spandorfer Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Benefit Committee (continued) Irene and Howard Stahl Oliver and Elizabeth Stanton Foundation Daryl Gurian Stern and Russell Stern Diane Troderman and Harold Grinspoon Sharon Ufberg and Charles Rich* Mira J. Van Doren Joan Wachtler Claudia Wagner Eunice Ward* * Project Kesher Board Member Debra Wasserman and Jason Glasser* Sandra Wasserman* Linda Wasserstein Dr. Henny Wenkart Linda Lieberman Wetchler Laura Platt Weinstock Rabbi Peter and Ellen Weintraub Allison and Alexander Wohl Diane and Howard Wohl* Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler A Special Thank You to Foremost RAM Caterers Jeffrey Becker Ivan Kail Ossie Saquicela Posies McCabes Liquor Jeff Saunders Barbara Glickstein Marian Rivman Michael Priest Photography Production Collective Julia Rhodes Davis Alina Preciado Beehive Press Peter Kirkel TheTimesCenter Melanie Masserant Ryan McMahon Nickey Frankel Toni Hull Totally Chocolate Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler A Special Thank You to Michele Cohen and Ruth Silverman for hosting the “Mailing Party” Rita Kashner for hosting the “Chocolate Party” Eva Sandler for coming up with the design concept Robin Messer for the design Our dear friend and supporter, Joan Roth Rhian and Patrice, The Working Group and Not In Our Town Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler A Special Thank You to Shannon and Erica, always above and beyond… Our Event Planner, Cathy Gursha Linda Flaxer, for all you have done Thank you to all who have helped make this benefit possible Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Project Kesher Board of Directors Sheila Lambert, Chair Michele Cohen, Treasurer Sallie E. Gratch, Founder Linda Abrams Marita Anderson Joan Cohn Ruth Flicker Sheila Friedland Barbara Glickstein Linda F. Vogel Kaplan Rita Kashner Eve Landau Sonia Michelson Arleen Priest Deborah Roberts Nancy Solomon Sharon Ufberg Eunice Ward Debra Wasserman Sandra Wasserman Diane Wohl Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler Project Kesher Staff US Staff Regional Staff Karyn Gershon, Executive Director Svetlana Yakimenko, Director Karen Bloom, Director of Olga Krasko, Director of Organizational Development Shannon Rose, Executive Assistant Erica Gerdes, Admin. Assistant Cathy Gursha, Event Planner Robin Messer, Graphic Designer Programming Lena Kalnitskaya, Director of Organizational Infrastructure Honoring Sheri Cyd Sandler and Eva Sandler To Sheri and Eva: Out of your kindness, bonds have formed that have changed the world. Mazel Tov for the work that you have done. You are an inspiration to all of us. With love, Karen and Lauren, Rick, Eric and Scott Lombart Project Kesher Join us for upcoming events in Los Angeles and Palm Beach! Monday, March 9th at 6:30 pm in Beverly Hills, CA Thursday, March 26th at 9:30 in Palm Beach, FL Friday, March 27th at 2:30pm in Palm Beach, FL Please contact the Project Kesher office at 847-332-1994 for more information or to request an invitation. Electronic Journal designed and produced by Shannon Rose.
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