CHABAD OF MID-SUFFOLK Annual Benefit Evening CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF COMMUNITY L’chaim! HONORING Ken and Carol Laffer FOUNDERS OF THE YEAR Andrew Glick MAN OF THE YEAR Mark and Robbin Teitelbaum VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR vwwc THURSDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2010 SIVAN 21, 5770 JERICHO JEWISH CENTER JERICHO, NEW YORK
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Annual Benefit EveningCele brating 25 YearS of CoM M u n it Y
L’chaim!honoring
Ken and Carol Laffer Founders oF the Year
Andrew Glick Man oF the Year
Mark and Robbin Teitel baumVisionaries oF the Year
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thursdaY, June 3rd, 2010 siVan 21, 5770
Jericho Jewish center
Jericho, new York
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Rabbi Menachem M. Schneersohn of Righteous Memory
The Rebbe
This evening is dedicated to the Rebbe.The Rebbe devoted his life to bringing Jews closer to Judaism,
sending Shluchim, emissaries throughout the globe.
The Lubavitch-Chabad movement comprises more than 2,500 centers
throughout the world and emphasizes Ahavas Yisrael, love for one’s
fellow, and the importance of living a Jewish life.
The Rebbe’s passionate and uncompromising love for humanity
is legendary. His insistence that all Jews are equal, regardless of
background, affiliation or level of observance; his love and devotion
to the Land of Israel and his love for G-d and Torah –
are the beacons of truth and love that continue to guide and
inspire us here in Suffolk County and throughout the world.
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Dear Friends,
Mazel Tov!
Ever since my parents, Rabbi Tuvia and Chaya Teldon opened Chabad in Commack 25 years ago, it has been a place for Jews to come and connect with all aspects of Judaism. In the past 6 years since Brocha and I moved here, we have strived to build on their hard work and bring the beauties of our tradition to all those who we encounter.
The teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of blessed memory, have continued to inspire us that there is no Jew too small and no issue too big when it comes to our fellow.
Thank you for coming tonight and celebrating not only our growth but even more so, the commitments and friendships of all those involved.
I congratulate Ken, Carol, Andrew, Mark and Robbin for their well deserved honors and thank them for their commitment until today. I look forward to celebrating many more beautiful occasions together.
Friends, words alone cannot adequately express the feelings of gratitude I feel towards each and every one of you whom I have had the privilege of getting to know over the past 6 years. Thank you for your friendship and support. Thank you for joining forces with us in our efforts to create a warm, welcoming and vibrantly growing community. Thank you for all that you do to help Chabad grow and reach out to yet another fellow Jew.
As we celebrate tonight, put your hand on your shoulder and pat yourself on the back. For YOU are Chabad and the success is yours!
Thank you,
Rabbi Mendel and Brocha Teldon
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About Chabadwarm.
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Chabad of Mid-Suffolk has become a popular center for Jews of all backgrounds who want to learn more about their Jewish roots. Located in the heart of Commack, NY, Chabad offers a wide variety of educational and spiritual opportunities, including Torah classes and lectures, Shabbat dinners, and an array of family and social activities. Traditional Jewish values are brought to life in a joyous, non-judgmental atmosphere.
Chabad serves all segments of the Jewish community. Everyone is welcome regardless of their personal level of religious observance. The philosophy is in keeping with the Chabad-Lubavitch approach of joy, scholarship and unconditional acceptance and love for every Jew.
Chabad is under the spiritual guidance of Rabbi Mendel Teldon, a warm, caring and energetic individual, who grew up in Commack and since taking the position as Rabbi, has brought a new level of energy and color to the local community. The rabbi’s approach is that Torah must be presented and experienced in a modern, relevant context and made available to each individual on their own level.
Programing, under the directorship of Mrs. Brocha Teldon, always have that extra touch to make all people of all backgrounds at home and inspired. Her ability to make the age old customs so relevant and contemporary has everyone returning again and again.
The Hebrew School Program, under the talented leadership of Gilllie Schanowitz, translates the Chabad warmth and spirit to the youngsters. The children actually look forward to attending Hebrew School, where they are taught, in addition to Hebrew reading and writing, the meaning of our rich Heritage and the joys if being Jewish. Outings, contests and celebrations add an exciting dimension to the program.
The services are traditional, and are conducted in a joyous, casual atmosphere. Children are included and most welcome. Many of those who attend cannot read Hebrew, yet everyone feels at home. The prayer book is bi-lingual and various English readings are included in the service. Song and commentary add meaning and participation to the prayers.
Please allow yourself the opportunity to visit and participate in our vibrant congregation. By becoming a member at Chabad of Mid-Suffolk you will acquire lifelong friendships, an opportunity for spiritual growth, and most importantly a chance to be a part of your Jewish community. Please feel free to visit us for services or any other program, or just stop in to say hello.
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Ken & Carol Laffer
founderS of the Year
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ken laffer is the Ceo of Motivators, inc, a full service Promotional Products Company. he is married to his wife Carol for 32 years, and they have a daughter kimberly.
ken grew up living with his family and maternal grandmother, who was an orthodox Jew from eastern europe. his grandmother only spoke Yiddish,
so he is and will always feel comfortable being Jewish.
after ken married, he moved to Woodbury, nY and soon realized that the community had no synagogue. along with a core group of committed
individuals, he founded the Woodbury Jewish Center where he served as the first treasurer and served on the executive board for over 12 years.
kens involvement with volunteer organizations is quite vast. he served as the Vice Chairman of the Promotional Products association international for eight years, as well as the industry’s regional association, the Specialty advertising
association of greater new York.
When the family moved to Commack, he discovered a very friendly rabbi tuvia teldon, with whom he helped launch the hebrew day School. When
rabbi Mendel and brocha teldon took over, the transition was warm, open and inviting. the laffer family has been and will continue to be a supporter of Mid- Suffolk Chabad.
While the family now resides in both Commack and boca raton florida, they have a warm spot in their heart and are always ready to help Chabad grow and prosper.
the family believes that every child, regardless of financial ability, needs to have the opportunity to be bar Mitzvah and discover what is to be Jewish, and have yiddishkeit.
Honorees
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Honorees
Andrew Glick
Man of the Year
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andrew glick has been a financial security planner with northwestern Mutual for 16 years. he and his wife, Wendy, have lived in east northport for 10 years.
they are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. andrew’s twin children, arielle and Jason, are 16 years old and graduates of the Chabad of Mid-Suffolk hebrew School.
after moving to their new home, andrew met rabbi tuvia teldon at a Jewish fair at the JCC in Commack. andrew asked the rabbi if he would help put up mezuzahs at his new home. rabbi teldon said “Would you like to do it the right way?” andrew responded, absolutely! Sixteen mezuzahs later, andrew knew he had finally made a Jewish home for his family.
a few years later, andrew met rabbi tuvia teldon’s eldest son, rabbi Mendel teldon and his new wife, brocha. they were deciding whether to move to
Commack, new York to take over the Chabad of Mid-Suffolk or to Sydney australia. after a few meetings with andrew and Wendy as well as others in the community,
they thankfully made the choice to come to Commack.
Shortly after rabbi Mendy and brocha took over the Chabad of Mid-Suffolk, the glick’s moved their children to the Chabad hebrew School. at that time there were
12 students in the hebrew school. through hard work and great programming, Chabad of Mid-Suffolk now has over 100 students.
andrews’s involvement with volunteer organizations goes beyond Chabad. he was involved in the creation of the Jewish academy of Suffolk County as well as
the friendship Circle of Suffolk County. he continues to be involved in the ongoing growth of these two great organizations. andrew is a proud club level member of the american israeli Public affairs Committee (aiPaC) and is currently a voluntary supervisor of the
Samson Chapter of bnai brith Youth organization in Commack, with one of the largest boys chapters in the worldwide bbYo organization.
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Mark & Robbin Teitelbaum
ViSionarieS of the Year
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Mark and robbin teitelbaum have been married for 24 years and have called Commack/east northport home for all that time.
their son brandon is 20 years old and now entering his junior year at hofstra university. Mark is a Principal and Chief operating officer of argent Ventures, a national real estate investment and development
company located in Manhattan. robbin is currently a 4th grade elementary school teacher in the three Village school district. Prior to teaching,
robbin spent 16 years as a Vice President of finance for Citibank.
robbin and Mark have been active supporters of Chabad for the past 10 years. two years ago they helped establish the Chabad of Mendoza,
argentina for rabbi uri lapidus who they have known for the past 10 years. More recently robbin and Mark created the “i love Shabbat” program in
the Commack and three Village area. this program has helped/encouraged more than 1000 families to enjoy the holiday of Shabbat.
Honorees
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In honor of
Mark & Robbin Teitelbaum
Congratulations Argent Ventures, LLC
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To our dear honorees and friends
Ken and Carol Lafferandrew Glick
Mark and robbin Teitelbaum
it is not often that a generation is blessed with
people that are so selfless, generous and
have such warm Jewish hearts as you.
Mazel Tov and thank you
rabbi Mendel and Brocha Teldon
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Thanking the
Teldon Familyfor 25 years of enriching the
lives of Jewish families across
long island.
Robbin and mark Teitelbaum
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To the guests of honorMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Laffer
We admire and respectyour dedication to ensuring
the success of Chabad.
May your family, friends and the entire communityfollow in your footsteps to help perpetuate
the great work of Chabad in your community.
We wish you continuedsuccess in all of your endeavors and may we continue to learn
by your example.
Mazal Tov!
The MoTivaTors FaMily
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hillel saysbe among the disciples of aaron, loving peace,
pursuing peace, loving people and bringing them closer to the torah.
Pirkei avos 1:12
thank you to the
Rabbis and Rebbitzens Teldonfor their
friendship, hospitalitydedication and teaching
kol ha koved to our honorees
SuSan and riChard reiSS
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Mazel tov and best Wishes to
Rabbi Mendy & Brocha Teldonand their entire family
on this very special occasion.
thank you for everything you have done for our family as well as your community.
Congratulations to all of the honorees.
Mr. Seymour Zwickler Mrs. Sandra lewin
& Mr. & Mrs. allen Zwickler
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For 25 Years Of Service To Our Community.
May Our Congregation Continue To Grow In Numbers
And Inspire Our Jewish Heritage.
Programs Like The Friendship Circle And The Chabad Hebrew School
Enrich Our Lives And Give Us A Sense Of Jewish Identity
To Pass On To The Next Generation.
Robert, Elyssa, Aaron and Evan Roth
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Congratulations to Chabad for 25 years.
May you continue to enrich the lives of the Jewish community.
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Congratulations to
Mark & Robbin Teitelbaumand their fellow honorees
We salute your efforts and achievements.
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To our dear friends
Ken and Carol Laffer Congratulations on being chosen
as this year’s honorees!
We Salute You!
May Hashem continue to grant you the strength to persevere, the ability to achieve and the will to share your success with the
community! Mazal Tov!
Pincus Friedman and Sruly Horowitz
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Congratulations
MaRk and RoBBin!
We are delighted
to honor you for all your support.
May you Continue to be a sourCe of illuMination to your CoMMunities in
neW york and florida.
Mazel tov & best Wishes!
david HEndRix, GEnERal ManaGERand all THE EMPloyEES of THE
HilTon MiaMi downTown
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to
Rabbi & Rebbetzin Teldon
For your tireless efforts and
boundless Chessed
on behalf of Klal Yisroel
With much admiration,
Sheil laboratorieS
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We would like to congratulateKen & Carol Laffer
on their commitment to their communityand their achievements
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Congratulations to
kEn and CaRol laffER
founders of the year
From lanCo
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Congratulations
To Our Dear Friends
Andrew GlickMan of the Year
Ken and Carol LafferFounders of the Year
And
Mark and Robbin TeitelbaumVisionaries of the Year
May you continue to be a source of lightto our Community
Mazel Tov!
Judith and Hy Brownstein
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The Berg and Klein FamiliesCongratulate Our Great Friends
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to a Wonderful husband and father
Andrew Glick We are so proud of you!!!
loVe, WendY, arielle and JaSon
MaZel toV
to the laffers and the teitelbaums!
thank you to the entire teldon family for all you do!!!
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Congratulations to Mark and Robbin Teitelbaum.
Keep up your great work.
Murray Kushner
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Congratulations Mark and robbin!
From
Jeffrey Cooper and all your friends at
reis Cooper LLP
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On Behalf of Our Cousins
Bonnie & Paul LiebmanWe are Proud to Support the
Chabad of Mid-Suffolk
The Hamburger Family
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Risa ,all we can say is one big
THank yoU
Rabbi Mendy and Brocha
We got this past the editorial board.
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Mazal Tov to all of the Honorees.
We are so proud of
Rabbi Mendy and bRocha’s accomplishments
and thank all of you for your friendship and support
tonight and over the past 25 years.
Rabbi Tuvia & chaya Teldon
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MAzEl ToV To
Rabbi Mendy and Brocha
MAY You CoNTiNuE To SEE MuCh SuCCESS iN YouR ShliChuS.
from your siblings,
Yossi & Nechama dina – brooklyn, NYlevi & Chani – Sydney, AustraliaMendel & Rochi - San Juan, PR
to Ken and Carol Laffer, Andrew Glick, Mark and Robbin Teitelbaum
and Rabbi & Rebbetzin Teldon for your kindness, generosity and dedication to Chabad
and our entire community.
Ron and Jodi haas and faMily
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W e a r e d e l i G h T e d To h o n o r
rabbi Tuvia and Chaya Teldonand
rabbi Mendel and brocha Teldon
Doctor amira simha-alpern
Clinical Psychologist21 redwood lane
Smithtown, ny 11787Tel. 631-863-0408
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Tel. 631-265-0062
Congratulations and Best Wishes to al l the Honorees
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Dearest Brocha, Mendy, Levi, Chana, Moshe and Yisroel,
May you continue to be a source of Nachas to our family,
the community and the entire Jewish people.
It is so nice to see the Rebbe’s vision of reaching every Jew
with love and devotion realized through you.
Much love,Mommy and Tatty Katz
Congratulations to all of the Honorees and Chabad of Mid Suffolk
Alon Ben DAviDBen David Project ManagementFor all of your Construction and
Home improvement needs
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631-559-6678Fax 631-462-2680
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in honor ofMark and robbin TeiTelbauMCongratulations & best Wishes on this Wonderful honor.
We are so sorry we could not be there to share in the celebration with you tonight.
May you continue to be an inspiration to the entire community.
alan niCkMannickman / o’neal & associates
of bellmarc realty424 Columbus avenue, new york, ny 10024
to our dear friends
Mark and robbin teitelbauM Congratulations on being chosen as this year’s honorees!
We Salute You! May hashem continue to grant you the strength to
persevere, the ability to achieve and the will to share your success with the community!
MaZal toV!
rabbi Mendy heberChabad of brookville
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Best Wishes To all the Honorees
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T: (631) 499-4440 • F: (631) 462-6529
Congratulations and Best Wishes to
Rabbi & Rebbetzin Teldon
For your tireless efforts and boundless Chessed on behalf of Klal yisroel
With much admiration
Sincerely, Erica, Craig, Benjamin & Dakota Tortora
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Mazel Tov to The Man of the year
Andrew Glickand to his beautiful family
Wendy, Ariel le and Jasonwe all share a very special bond and friendship which has
grown as the Chabad of Mid Suffolk has grown
we are very blessed to have you in our lives
The levines and
The liebmans. .
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Our very best wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Laffer
CongratulationS!
The joys, values, and traditions of our
heritage come to life under your guidance.
We thank you for all you do for our children and friends.
Mazel Tov!
Dr. Paul bohensky & adelle bohensky
in honor of
Ken and Carol LafferMazel Tov on this well deserved honor.
kenny and Carol, keep up the great Work. Mazal tov. from, albert & eugenia Mitrani
Congratulations ken and Carol laffer. from, bonnie ottMazel tov andrew glick! from,Your nSr bbYo family
ken, Mazel tov on your dedication. best Wishes, elkie & leein honor of robbin and Mark teitelbaum, Congratulation and best Wishes.
from, dave & terri Weinerin honor of Mr. laffer. from, Superior Promotional bagsMazel tov robbin and Mark. from, dorothy teitelbaum
Congratulations to ken and Carol laffer. from, Your friends at dard Products.in honor of ken and Carol laffer - to life, love, health & happiness. Mazel tov!
kim laffer & Jason nickMazel tov to Chabad. from, Caryn liebman
best Wishes ken and Carol laffer. from, Jan and Sandra aranoffin honor of ken and Carol laffer. from, david and dorothy Schachne
Congratulations and best Wishes andrew! from, the Mermelstein familyin honor of Mark and robbin teitelbaum. from, Steven Schochetin honor of ken and Carol laffer. from, barry and Janice feldmanin honor of ken and Carol laffer. from, Paul Sprunk & associates
Mazel tov andrew! from, rhonda and brian Cohento Carol and ken. from, Your Proud Mother, elsie laffer
in honor of Mark and robbin. from, alexander and rose teitelbaumin honor of Chabad of Mid-Suffolk ’s 25th anniversary. from, Steven & elyse Wolk
in loving Memory of Jacob eckstein. from, Shelia ecksteinCongratulations! from, Steve and Margo labiner
in honor of richard reiss & rabbi Mendel teldon. from, arye kraus & harry kraus
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alan Schoenfeld and david Cooper – lou G. Siegeldavid levitanSholom laineElla vorovitch
dJs Unlimited Productionslevi Teldon
limor and Eli ShmaryahuRoberta PogrobParker levine
Caren and Michael levine
Bonnie and Paul liebmanJudith and Hy Brownstein
Robert Rothdr. Ronald RothTammy feldman
Risa SidraneRabbi Mendel and Brocha Teldon
lee RichstoneMike Croce – Micro industriesRachel levin – Motivators, inc.
This event would not have been possible without the support of the entire Chabad of Mid Suffolk community. we have deep appreciation
and gratitude to all of our friends, supporters, guests and volunteers. your hard work and commitment to the Jewish community in Suffolk County is remarkable. May G-d bless each and every one of you and your loved ones
with health, joy and prosperity. amen!
“all who occupy themselves with the affairs of the community, their righteousness endures forever” (Ethics of our fathers 2:2).
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