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Dinner ProgramMotzi
Welcome
Dinner
Launch of Tanach Siyum
Eitz Chaim Award Presented to the Teachers/Disseminators of Torah @ EDOS
Yehuda Green Live in Concert
Dessert
Closing Remarks
Birkat Hamazon
Maariv
Dinner Co-ChairsDr. Ted Engel
Shlomo and Raacheli Fried Jeff & Mindy Hecht
Journal & Dinner Commi Jeff Auerbach
Yossi & Agi Fried Rabbi Hillel Goldberg
Shana Goldberg Yehuda Gubbay
Dr. Bruce & Lorraine Greenstein David GreensteinLisa Greenstein
Meryl & Alex Jacobs Shevie & Daniel Kassai
Debbie Kasztl
Rabbi Benji Last Avi & Abby Mehler
Philip & Leah Mehler Aniko & Miguel Mogyoros
Joyce & Jay Moskowitz Dona & Myron Oliner
Alan Schreiber Michael Schwartz
Lottie Soble Nechama Zakroff
Rayna & Morty Zussman
The East Denver Orthodox Synagogue was established 1962 in the basement of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coopersmith’s home.
When the time came to look for property, there was a vacant lot on Holly and Cedar. The committee made contact with the land owner, who
informed them that her grandfather would be very proud to know that a “Jewish Synagogue” would be built on his property.
EDOS has since served continuously as a hallmark of Orthodox Judaism for our Community. Our Shul is noted for its daily Minyanim, Shiurim, including its long running Daf Yomi program. Our Shul is instrumental
in the creation and continuance of the Eruv, Bikur Cholim, Chevra Kadisha, Rose Hill Cemetery, all three Day Schools, and other important
organizations. Our members are also active in many Chesed projects within the Denver Community and the Jewish community at large.
Samuel BurgerJake Cooper z’l
Jack Coopersmith z’l Dr. Verner Friedman
Leo Ginzberg z’l Charlie Hirsch z’lHarvey Kleiner z’l James Radetsky z’l
Nate Mendelsberg z’l
Dr. Leonard Levisohn z’l Dr. Reuven Rosen Mr. Jack Saper z’l
Mr. Oscar Schaffer z’l Mr. Josef Schwartz z’l Mr. Motty Shames z’l Mr.Obby Shames z’l Mr. Ray Shames z’l Mr. Sam Shames z’l
In Honor of Founding Members With Gratitude
Eas Denver Orthodox SynagogueRabbi .........................................................................................................Rabbi Daniel Rapp
BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident ................................................................................................ Craig Schottenstein Vice President ...................................................................................................Jeffrey HechtTreasurer ...................................................................................................Michael SchwartzGabbai Rishon ........................................................................................................Avi MehlerGabbai Sheni ........................................................................................Rabbi Danny WolfeSecretary ........................................................................................................Shana GoldbergBoard Member ...................................................................................Dr. Danny MogyorosBoard Member ...........................................................................................Benjamin KasztlBoard Member ....................................................................................................Lottie SobleBoard Member .................................................................................................Shlomo Fried
COMMITTEE CHAIRSHousekeeping ................................................................................................Alan SchreiberLegal Committee ...........................................................Jordan Hochstadt, Carl Tessler Membership ...............................................................................................Dr. Philip Mehler Security .................................................................................................. Craig Schottenstein Kashrut ............................................................Agi Fried, Meryl Jacobs, Susie Swinkin Chesed .................................................................................. Raacheli Fried & Chani Stern Library ................................................................................................ Rabbi Hillel GoldbergEndowment/Memorial ...........................................................................Rabbi Benji LastLadies Auxiliary .............................................Aniko Mogyoros, Lorraine GreensteinOf ice Staff ................................................................................................Rabbi Akiva Stern
In honor of our Cu en PresidenCraig Schottenstein
Pas PresidentsSam Burger
Yaakov Calm
Yossi Fried
Dr. Verner Friedman
Leon Ginsberg, z”l
Ivan Goldstein z”l
Dr. Bruce Greenstein
Jack Greenwald
Farokh Hakimi
Jordan Hochstadt
Leonard Horowitz
Dr. Alex Jacobs
Dr. Moshe Levi
Harvey Kleiner z”l
Dr. Philip Mehler
Nate Mendelsberg z”l
Jay Moskowitz
Myron Oliner
Dan Potashnik z”l
Dr. Reuven Rosen
Alan Schreiber
Joseph Schwartz z”l
Motty Shames z”l
Dr. Yitzchak Teitelbaum
Dr. Eric Teitz
Carl Tessler
Abe Weiner, z”l
Mike Wolfe
Jack Zerobnick
With our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of our
Dedicated Memberswho volunteer on a regular basis to give Divrei Torah, lead Shiurim, Daven for the Amud, Lain, maintain the
building and Klei Kodesh, prepare Kiddush and Shalosh Seudos, provide kashrus supervision and run the kitchen,
and perform the innumerable other tasks involved in running the Shul and serving the spiritual needs of our
members and the broader Jewish Community
Yasher Koach!
EDOS Board of Directors
We appreciate all your sel less work and dedication for the Shul
Honoring and celebrating those Dr. Shimon Blau
Rabbi Yisroel Engel
Dr. Steve Feldman
Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher
Shlomo Fried
Dr. Ivan Geller
Tzvi Gelt
Rabbi Hillel Goldberg
Rabbi Aver Jacobs
Yisrael Katz
Rabbi Benji Last
Rabbi Raphael Leban
Avi Mehler
Rabbi Daniel Rapp
Dr. Chaya Rapp
Rabbi Chaim Sher
Rabbi Akiva Stern
Dr. Yitzchak Teitelbaum
Rabbi Yoel Unger
Rabbi Daniel Wolfe
who teach & disseminate Torah, including:
The Cu en Torah o ered a EDOS throughout the year is as follows; Daily Daf Yomi Daily
Halacha Following ShacharisDaily Dvar Torah/Halacha between Mincha and Maariv
Halacha In the Parsha Shiur Sunday MorningMB Glassman Seniors Lunch & Learn on Monday
Gemorah Chaburah on Tuesday Morning Machshava Shiur on Tuesday Night NCSY Tuesday Night Beis Medrash
Thursday Gemorah ChaburahFriday Night Dvar Torah, Shabbos Morning Rambam Shiur
Shabbos Morning Dvar Torah Shabbos Afternoon Shiurim Shalosh Seudos Dvar Torah
Rosh Hashanah Divrei Torah & ShiurimYom Kippur Divrei Torah & Shiurim
Succos Divrei Torah & Shiurim Chanukah Divrei Torah & Shiurim
Tu B’Shevat Divrei Torah & ShiurimPurim Divrei Torah & Shiurim Pesach Divrei Torah & Shiurim
Shavuos All Night Learning, Divrei Torah & Shiurim Summer Kollel Divrei Torah & Daily Shiurim
Tisha B’Av Divrei Torah & Shiurim Women’s Torah Shiurim
The best Shul Torah Library in Denver
Me age from Rabbi RappOur tradition has much to say in favor of those who dedicate themselves towards the betterment of others. For example, the book of Daniel, when discussing the end of days, comments, ּוַמְצִּדיֵקי ָהַרִּבים ּכּכֹוָכִבים ְלעֹוָלם ָוֶעד - and they that turn the many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. Similarly, the Mishna in פרקי אבות states כל המזכה את הרבים אין חטא ידו על Anyone who brings merit to the many, sin does not result - בא from him. These are examples of the bene its afforded to the individuals who devote their time to public service.
While this is a very high level to achieve, the Talmud (‘בבא מציעא דף פה א tells us that there is a higher level of the person who teaches (עמוד Torah to others. This person not only acquires the right to sit in the heavenly study hall, but they also have the ability to reverse negative decrees. Tonight, we gather to honor those who have earned the title of communal teachers of Torah. While we have a deep appreciation to all of those who dedicate their time and efforts to the community, it is appro-priate that we focus on those who provide the highest service to to our community - those who share with us their Torah knowledge.
For the past 55 years, EDOS has distinguished itself as a Shul that emphasizes the primary importance of consistent, well attended Minyanim and regular Torah learning. Without the dedication of tonight’s honorees, this would not be possible.
Therefore, on behalf of the EDOS community, I would like to thank the honorees and bless them with years of good health to continue to serve our community and the entire כלל ישראל.
Me age from the PresidenDear Friends:
For the past 55 years, EDOS has played a leading role on the center stage of Jewish life in Denver. From its humble beginning in 1962, with only 13 members, EDOS has grown to be the premier centrist orthodox Synagogue on the East Side of Denver. For all these years, our Shul has continued to provide uninterrupted and well attended daily, Shabbos, and Yom Tov Minyanim. Our daily Shuirim, Daf Yomi class, the annual Summer Kollel, Shabbatonim, Scholar in Residence weekends, and other programs, are a continued source of pride to our members. Our Shul has also promoted and encouraged the mem-bers to be involved in Chesed and Community work.
The theme of this year’s dinner is, the learning, teaching, and dissem-inating of Torah. For many years now, EDOS has been more than just a Shul. Through our many daily and weekly Shiurim, guest speakers, Scholars in Residence, Summer Kollel, etc, we have become a beacon of light and a bastion of spreading Torah to the Denver community. This task was, and continues to be, accomplished through the efforts, dedication, and commitment of many volunteer Torah Scholars, from within and outside our community. The Shul would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all those who have given their time and effort to help us spread Torah to the Denver community.
Under the rabbinic leadership of Rabbi Rapp, our Shul continues to be recognized nationally as a bastion of Torah, Te illah and Chesed. Let us pray and hope that we continue to lead the way and provide a steadfast message of “Torah Im Derech Eretz” for many years to come.
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees
Mazal Tov to EDOS on its 55 years. During these 55 years, EDOS has been a beacon of Torah, Te illah (praying), Limud (learning), and Chesed (acts of kindness), instilling valuable lessons to the generations that have passed through these doors. This year we are honoring our Eitzei Torah, those who are actively involved in conducting our Shiurim in deep-ening our knowledge of Torah. We are blessed with so many in the community over our 55 years as a shul. The cur-rent roster and our special Honorees tonight includes: Dr. Shimon Blau, Rabbi Yisroel Engel, Dr. Steve Feldman, Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher, Shlomo Fried, Dr. Ivan Geller, Tzvi Gelt, Rabbi Hillel Goldberg (Librarian), Rabbi Aver Jacobs, Yisrael Katz, Rabbi Benji Last, Rabbi Raphael Leban, Avi Mehler, Rabbi Daniel Rapp & Dr. Chaya Rapp, Rabbi Chaim Sher, Rabbi Akiva Stern, Dr. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, Rabbi Yoel Unger, Rabbi Danny Wolfe.
The current Torah offered at EDOS throughout the year is as follows: Daily Daf Yomi, Daily Halacha Following Shacharis, Daily Dvar Torah/Halacha between Mincha and Maariv, Halacha In the Parsha Shiur Sunday Morning, MB Glassman Seniors Lunch & Learn on Monday, Gemorah Chaburah on Tuesday Morning, Machshava Shiur on Tuesday Night, NCSY Tuesday Night Beis Medrash Thursday Gemorah Chaburah, Friday Night Dvar Torah, Shabbos Morning Rambam Shiur, Shabbos Morning Dvar Torah, Shabbos Afternoon Shiurim, Shalosh Seudos Dvar Torah, Rosh Hashanah Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Yom Kippur Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Succos Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Chanukah Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Tu B’Shevat Divrei Torah & Shiurim,Purim Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Pesach Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Shavuos All Night Learning, Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Summer Kollel Divrei Torah & Daily Shiurim, Tisha B’Av Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Women’s Torah Shiurim, The best Shul Torah Library in Denver. The message is clear, Torah is for everyone. Join one of the above options and we guarantee that it will impact you and all those around you. If there is something we aren’t providing, and you would like to see it at EDOS, please approach us. There would be nothing more that we would like to do then to increase Torah Learning at EDOS.
Tonight, we are celebrating and recognizing EDOS’ 55 years of community leadership. Over the last 55 years, the mem-bers of EDOS have toiled in building a Shul. Ultimately, through their hard work the Shul has become a cornerstone of the community, allowing EDOS today to continue down the path of building & supporting Torah, Te illah, and Tzedakah throughout the entire Denver.
Thank you to our dear friend and Executive Director, Rabbi Akiva Stern. We know how hard you work for our bene it all year long.
Thank you to our tireless leader, our President, for your compassion and commitment to the Shul. You’re appreciated more than you know.
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Rapp, we thank you for your leadership, dedication, wit and wisdom. We have all bene ited from your presence and we’re very happy you will be with us for another year.
Thank you to all the Shul committees. EDOS would not function without you.
And thank you to the Dinner/Journal Co-chairs and committee for making this an outstanding evening.
Finally, thank you all for being here in support of EDOS.
We value and appreciate your friendship.
Me age from the Board of Directors
Me age from the Dinner Co-ChairsDR. TED ENGEL
SHLOMO AND RAACHELI FRIED MINDY & JEFF HECHT
Dear Honored Rabbis and Guests,
It is a pleasure to welcome you all to this joyous occasion, the ifty- ifth-anniversary dinner for EDOS, and one honoring one of the special strengths of our Shul, our Eitzei Torah, those who are actively involved in conducting our Shiurim in deepening our knowledge of Torah.
The current roster and our special Honorees tonight includes: Dr. Shimon Blau, Rabbi Yisroel Engel, Dr. Steve Feldman, Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher, Shlomo Fried, Dr. Ivan Geller, Tzvi Gelt, Rabbi Hillel Goldberg (Librarian), Rabbi Aver Jacobs, Yisrael Katz, Rabbi Benji Last, Rabbi Raphael Leban, Avi Mehler, Rabbi Daniel Rapp & Dr. Chaya Rapp, Rabbi Chaim Sher, Rabbi Akiva Stern, Dr. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, Rabbi Yoel Unger, Rabbi Danny Wolfe.
The current Torah offered at EDOS throughout the year is as follows: Daily Daf Yomi, Daily Halacha Following Shacha-ris, Daily Dvar Torah/Halacha between Mincha and Maariv, Halacha In the Parsha Shiur Sunday Morning, MB Glass-man Seniors Lunch & Learn on Monday, Gemorah Chaburah on Tuesday Morning, Machshava Shiur on Tuesday Night, NCSY Tuesday Night Beis Medrash, Thursday Gemorah Chaburah, Friday Night Dvar Torah, Shabbos Morning Ram-bam Shiur, Shabbos Morning Dvar Torah, Shabbos Afternoon Shiurim, Shalosh Seudos Dvar Torah, Rosh Hashanah Divrei Torah & Shiurim,Yom Kippur Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Succos Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Chanukah Divrei Torah & Shiurim,Tu B’Shevat Divrei Torah & Shiurim,Purim Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Pesach Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Shavuos All Night Learning, Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Summer Kollel Divrei Torah & Daily Shiurim, Tisha B’Av Divrei Torah & Shiurim, Women’s Torah Shiurim, The best Shul Torah Library in Denver
As you can see from this list of speakers and list of Torah opportunities at EDOS, Torah is a central point at EDOS. It’s an ideal that we don’t take lightly, and it is certainly something that we are proud to provide to our members and the greater community. It is our hope that not only is this something that will continue to expand at rapid growth, but moreover be an impacting force that will continue to inspire and touch all our members and friends throughout the community for many years to come. It’s for this reason why we launch tonight a Siyum of Tanach. Our goal is to make a Siyum by Shavuos time. Our hope is that the entire community from Men, Women, Children will participate in learning together with a celebration of unity taking place at the Chag of celebrating Torah that of Shavuos.
We are truly blessed to be able to be amongst friends and family who together make up the best community in the world, and, furthermore, be part of an institution that has impacted so many individuals in so many positive ways. May it be Hashem’s will that the leadership and the qualities of using our talents continue to serve as the cornerstone of our community for many years to come.
We would like to thank the countless people who helped make this dinner possible. The committee and all the many members who helped make this evening happen were a dedicated and creative group. All the people and businesses who bought ads have contributed so that EDOS will prosper in the year ahead.
Finally, we want to thank everyone who is here tonight.
This evening is because of you and for you.
To the Members and Friends of the East Denver Orthodox Synagogue: It is a great pleasure to extend these words of greeting to the East Denver Orthodox Synagogue on the occasion of its 55 Anniversary Dinner.For more than half a century, EDOS has served as an oasis of Torah for the east side of the Mile High City. Accordingly, EDOS is using this opportunity to recognize the contributions of some of its stalwart members and staunchest supporters. This year’s honorees are strengths of our Shul, our Eitzei Torah, those who are actively involved in conducting our Shiurim in deepening our knowledge of Torah.On behalf of the entire Orthodox Union family, we congratulate the honorees and their families, as well as Rabbi Daniel Rapp, president, and the entire kehilla. May this auspicious event usher in a new year of health, prosperity and success in our mutual avodas hakodesh.
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we give special recognition toeitzei torah, those who are actively involved in conducting your shiurim in deepening your knowledge of torah and wish the entire community hatzlacha.
שילכו מחיל אל חיל
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Entertainment: Yehuda Gr nWhile the world of Jewish music has become saturated with “Shlomo Style” performances and performers, none have captured the hearts and souls of audiences around the world with the soft-spoken success of Yehuda Green. Born to a prominent Chassidic family in Jerusalem, Yehuda received his irst exposure to the music of Reb Shlomo Carlebach at the age of ive. Despite his tender age (or perhaps because of it), Yehuda immediately connected with Shlomo’s sincere --almost spiritual, soulfulness on a truly “organic” level. Rather than imitate it, his youth-ful innocence and exuberance enabled him to “absorb” its essence into his “musical DNA” and ultimately into his signature performance style.
It wasn’t until almost two decades later in New Hill England, when Yehuda had the privilege to share the stage with his “Rebbe” (to this day Yehuda describes himself as a Talmid (student) of the saintly Rav Shlomo”, rather than just a singer of his songs). Those fortunate enough to have been in the audience that evening describe an event that transcended any concert they’ve been to before or since. Clearly Shlomo sensed in Yehuda a “”kindred spirit” --someone who shared his “voice” and deep regard for the power of the “Niggun”(song). That night evolved into a relationship that became the musical equivalent of “the passing of the torch”. Despite his perpetually busy performance schedule, Shlomo made it a point to join Yehuda at least three times a year in Israel for standing room only performances that became “the hottest ticket in town”--regardless of who else happened to be in town.
Those now legendary performances led to an inevitable invitation to the famed Carlebach Shul on Manhattan’s upper West Side, where Yehuda’s honest, earthy style immediately set him apart from the countless singers who incorporate interpretations of Shlomo into their performances. Perhaps the greatest compliment of all came about 10 years ago when Yehuda was chosen to lead services during the “Yomim Noraim”. Like the legend who inspires him both personally and professionally, Yehuda’s fan base is a “living lesson” in Jewish demography. The audiences at his sold-out concerts are comprised of people from Williamsburg to Westchester. Attend a Yehuda Green concert and odds are that you’ll ind yourself sitting between a traditionally dressed resident of Skver on one side, a clearly Mizrachi type from Teaneck, NJ on the other and a “Uman yarmulkeh” clad Lower East Side hipster behind you.
Like Shlomo, the honesty of Yehuda’s music unites our people as only our almost universal love of song can. Re-gardless if it’s an intimate Kumsitz or a sold-out concert, Yehuda’s style evokes an emotionally response that few if any performers can match or, as he describes it--with a level of modesty that invariably brings his “mentor” to mind; “Music is about honesty--not affectation...since childhood my music and singing just naturally went in Shlomo’s direction...it’s that “Emes” that connects with audiences and Baruch Hashem lets them respond on a much deeper level.” People often say that Yehuda Green is “more Carlebach than Carlebach”. While we can’t attest to the validity of that obvious paradox, we can say that the feeling and message that Shlomo Carlebach put into his music has carried through to Yehuda Green. We are beyond thrilled to have Yehuda Green with us.
Thank you to all the individuals without whom this journal wouldn’t be a reality.
We are forever grateful to you.The journal is only as amazing as the ones who put it together.
We thank you for your dedication and support
DR. TED ENGEL SHLOMO AND RAACHELI FRIED
MINDY & JEFF HECHT
In MemoriamMrs. Irma Strear A”H
May her memory be for a blessing.Her presence is sorely missed.
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Our sincerest gratitude and hardy Yasher Koach to all of our Teachers and mentors at EDOS throughout the year:
Dr. Shimon Blau | Rabbi Yisroel EngelDr. Steve Feldman | Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher
Shlomo Fried | Dr. Ivan GellerTzvi Gelt | Rabbi Hillel GoldbergRabbi Aver Jacobs | Yisrael Katz
Rabbi Ben Last | Rabbi Raphael LebanAvi Mehler | Rabbi Daniel Rapp
Dr. Chaya Rapp | Rabbi Chaim SherRabbi Akiva Stern | Dr. Yitzchak Teitelbaum
Rabbi Yoel Unger | Rabbi Daniel Wolfe
Our Heartfelt thanks to the Dinner Chairs Dr. Ted Engel
Shlomo & Raacheli FriedJeff & Mindy Hecht
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In Honor of Avi Mehler & All those dedicated to the success
of EDOS learning programs
In gratitude to Hashem for our children and grandchildren
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Mazal Tov to all the 2018 Honorees and thank you for the many years of dedication and continued
commitment to teaching and sharing the wisdom and lessons of Torah with the members of our Shul
A special thank you to the dinner committeemembers and all the volunteers who worked so hard to make the 2018 dinner a rousing success.
The spirit of volunteerism at EDOS is truly amazing. We are proud to be members of
such a special Shul.
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Diamond Sponsors
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In Memory of Bud Glassman, A”H for his visionary philanthropy which continues to bene it humanity.
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Mazal Tov and Thank youTo all those who teach and disseminate Torah at EDOS
We admire and salute you for your
dedication to our shul and community.May Hashem reward you all with
good health and happiness
In Honor of our Dinner ChairpersonsDr. Ted
Raacheli and ShlomoMindy and Jeff
Kol HaKovod on your hard work and efforts
on behalf of our Shul
In Tribute and Gratitude to our ParentsMrs. Riva Weissbrot
Mr. Joe Weissbrot, Z’L’Mrs. Sophie Swinkin, Z’L’Mr. Michael Swinkin, Z’L’
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We wish to congratulate and honor those who devote their time to the spreading of Torah.
It is an honor and pleasure to feed the bodies of the EDOS community while EDOS feeds their soul.
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It's impossible to thank all the teachers of Torah who give our shul its well deserved reputation for scholarship except with the words of Torah they themselves teach. We
thank them each and every one.
Rabbi Daniel & Dr. Chaya Rapp, Dr Shimmy Blau, Rabbi Yisroel Engel,
Dr. Steve Feldman, Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher, Shlomo Fried, Dr. Ivan Geller, Tzvi Gelt,
Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, Rabbi Aver Jacobs, Yisrael Katz, Rabbi Benji Last,
Rabbi Raphael Leban, Avi Mehler, Rabbi Chaim Sher, Rabbi Akiva Stern,
Dr. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, Rabbi Yoel Unger, and Rabbi Daniel Wolfe
We’re also struck by how many of the Teachers of Torah are also friends.
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To our Dedicated Parents This serves as an opportunity to publicly express our
great appreciation for all you do for us as a family.You have always been and continue to be tremendous role models, not only to us, but to the Jewish community at large. Volunteering is your priority/persona. Your
endless dedication to so many institutions, speaks to the outstanding value you place on community. Your dedication to the Klal and your commitment to
everything that you’re involved in is immeasurable.Thank you for setting such a great example for us to follow.
To the Honorees this evening.Your extreme commitment to EDOS and all the Jewish causes is illuminated
this evening by this most deserved tribute. You constantly inspire us with your devotion to genuine Torah and its values and your display of Midos Tovos and
Chesed. We are so beyond blessed to be part of a community where Torah is the focal point of the community. Thank you for teaching us so much and making
an impact on our daily lives. All of you truly de ine the theme of tonight. May all of you continue to be teachers and builders, and all that you touch will become
center stones of the community. May Hashem bless each of you and your families for all that you have done to build EDOS & the Denver Jewish Community.
Thank you toRABBI & REBBETZIN RAPP
for an uplifting year of Torah and wisdom.We look forward to more of the same in the coming year.
Thank you to theCURRENT BOARD OF EDOS
for your daily dedication and leadership to EDOS. EDOS wouldn’t be as great without all your involvement.
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Oh No!! Feldman is speaking at Seudah Shlishit again!!
Congratulations to EDOS on getting to the ripe old age of 55. A special thank you to all of our scholarly types
who put in the time and effort to provide us with more opportunities for Torah learning. Keep up the
good work!
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Mazal Tov to all the honorees. We have learned a lot from you.
May you continue to teach for many years to come.
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Mazal Tov to all those who teach and learn Torah at EDOS
making it the Shul that truly epitomizes the three pillars on which the world stands:
תורה עבודה וגמילות חסדים
Thank you to all the Dinner and Journal Chairs and all those who helped with this event.
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In honor of our husband, father and saba
YITZCHAK TEITELBAUM. We admire your dedication to our shul and our community. This recognition is de initely well-deserved. We know how hard you work to give us such a wonderful life and we love
you so much. Thank you for always being there for us. Mazal Tov to you and to the other honorees.
Kol hakavod to the chairpeople of the evening.
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Mazal Tov and thank you to all of the honorees for your commitment to
EDOS and the Denver Community. Thank you to Rabbi and Mrs. Rapp
for your dedication to our Shul. Thank you Shlomo Fried for always
“being there” for everyone!
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Vayikra 19:32 “Rise up before the one who studies Torah”.
From this translation comes the tradition of honoring those who teach and know G-d’s Law.
We are able to ful ill this commandment today, either in its literal form, to rise up before the gray headed and honor the aged, or its traditional form, to honor those
who teach Torah.
Mazal Tov and Thank You to all the honorees!
Fondly,
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לכבוד התורה ולומדיה״קודשה ב״ה ואורייתא וישראל חד הוא״
״גדול המלמד בן חבירו תורה...וזה מביאו לחיי עוה״ז וחיי עוה״ב״
What a wonderful theme!
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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees and EDOS on its 55 years of impact in the Jewish community.
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We feel so grateful to all the committed teachers we have at EDOS, growing Torah
learning in our community. We hope that Hashem gives us the strength to keep learning and growing in Torah with you!
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.בן זומא אומר: איזהו חכם? הלומד מכל אדם(אבות ד:א)
With thanks to all those who teach at EDOS and the community at large.
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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees.
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Mazal Tov and Thank you to the Honorees. We appreciate all that you do for the Shul.
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Mazal Tov to the Honorees!Looking forward to a wonderful future for EDOS
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Congratulations to the honorees.
Health and happiness,
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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees.
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Mazal Tov to my parents on their special birthdays.
May you continue to be role models for your family and your community
for many years to come.
Mazal Tov to all the honorees at this year’s dinner.
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Yasher Koach to the honorees, board members, and all the volunteers
who make EDOS great!
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In honor of tonight’s wonderful honoreesAll the Eitzei Torah are true role models
of learning for our entire family.
And in honor of our Parents Your Dedication to the community, family, and Torah is why we are so proud to have you as
parents and why the EDOS family is proud to call you their Rabbi and Rebbetzin
May you continue to be an inspiration for all those around you for many years to come.
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Mazal Tov to this year’s honorees.Thank you to the Dinner chairs
for all your hard work.
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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees and EDOS on its 55th anniversary
Rocky Mountain Monuments303-564-8816
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In Honor of tonight’s honoreesEitzei Torah
Your commitment to Torah and its values is inspirational. May you continue to disseminate
Torah in our Shul, and the entire Jewish community for many years to come
In honor of all the EDOS families for their warmth they have shown towards our family
in our short time at EDOS
We look forward to manywonderful years in this community.
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RABBI AKIVA STERN
for all that he does for the Shul,community, and our family.
May you continue to be a leader and a disseminator of Torah in our Shul, and the
entire Jewish community
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Congratulations and thank you to all of the honorees for your long-time devotion to learning at EDOS
We especially want to thank the following people who have helped us personally with our learning:
Rabbi Rapp & Dr. Chaya Rapp, Rabbi Yisroel Engel, Dr. Steve Feldman,
Shlomo Fried, Dr. Ivan Geller, Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, Rabbi Benji Last,
Avi Mehler & Dr. Yitzchak Teitelbaum
May Hashem give each of you many years of good health to continue this noble endeavor.
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In Honor of Rabbi Danny and Sara Wolfe
For all of their contributions to the Denver Jewish Community.
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Mazal Tov to EDOS on its 55th year and to all the educators who disseminate Torah.
Thank you to the chairpeople: Dr. Ted Engel, Shlomo & Raacheli Fried, Jeff & Mindy Hecht
for making tonight so successful.
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Thank you to all the honorees for your efforts in teaching Torah to our community.
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Thank you so much to Rabbi Rapp for his leadership and tremendous shiurim, as well as
all of the educators who help inspire thecommunity on a daily basis.
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In honor ofthe very special men and womenwho teach and disseminate Torah
in our community throughout the year
and
In memory of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,
FREDA NATALIE TESSLER z”l פריידא נחמה בת הרב אברהם משה ז״ל
whose recent passing has left a
terrible void in our lives, but whose legacy of loving kindness and
quiet wisdom will be with us forever.
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Yashar Koach to all the honorees.Your depth of Torah Knowledge and your
ability to teach that to our community is a blessing for all of us.
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Mazal Tov to all the honorees at Our 55th Annual Dinner
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Mazal Tov to
RABBI DANIEL & DR CHAYA RAPP and all of our honorees.
Todah Rabbah for all you do to disseminate Torah in our Shul, and the entire Jewish community.
Special Kudos to Shlomo, Raacheli, Ted, Jeff, and Mindy whose tireless efforts have made
this evening such an elegant and meaningful affair.
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Congratulations to the honorees on this well-deserved honor.
Thank you for your dedication to EDOS.
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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees. Thank you for disseminating words of Torah in our community.
May you go from strength to strength.
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Congratulating EDOS on its 55th Anniversary and wishing the EDOS community many more.
Also celebrating the opening of Nellie’s Green Truck Boutique
in Castle Rock at the Emporium.
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Congratulations to our well deserving honoreesThe Eitzei Torah of EDOS
With much appreciation to theDINNER CHAIRS
Samuel Burger Realty Co., Inc. Colorado Tower @ City Denver 621 17th Street
Suite #935 Denver, CO 80293303-295-1555 Fax 303-296-9555
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Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor.
May you continue to inspire us all. May you go from strength to strength.
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Dearest Tatty, A true role model and inspiration to us all.
You have taught by example; imparted values through action.
Your sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others is imbedded in your character.
Your laughter and love of life infuses us with the ability to embrace each day with renewed vigor.
Tatty, we are so lucky and blessed to call you father. We love you!
With love and admiration,
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Mazal Tov to the Honorees. We thank you for all that you have done
for the Shul and community. We have gained so much knowledge from
you over the years and look forward to many more years of growth together.
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In appreciation to the many members of the EDOS community who have contributed to the
success of our homecare company.
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To the Honorees (Eitzei Torah)
We are grateful for your guidance anddedication to the preservation of our Jewish heritage.
Our deepest gratitude to a group of extraordinary Torah Teachers.
We thank you for your years of devotion to our Shul and our community.
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To the Honorees (Eitzei Torah)
We are grateful for your guidance anddedication to the preservation of our Jewish heritage.
Our deepest gratitude to a group of extraordinary Torah Teachers.
We thank you for your years of devotion to our Shul and our community.
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To the Honorees (Eitzei Torah)
We are grateful for your guidance anddedication to the preservation of our Jewish heritage.
Our deepest gratitude to a group of extraordinary Torah Teachers.
We thank you for your years of devotion to our Shul and our community.
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To the Honorees (Eitzei Torah)
We are grateful for your guidance anddedication to the preservation of our Jewish heritage.
Our deepest gratitude to a group of extraordinary Torah Teachers.
We thank you for your years of devotion to our Shul and our community.
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תודה רבה
A very special thank you to our children Shlomo & Raacheli Fried
For all that you do for EDOS
Your dedication is boundless and your hard work on behalf of the Shul is legendary
We want you to know how much we appreciate your commitment to EDOS and the community
and how proud we are of you.
Love,
(Mom & Dad)
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In memory of our beloved parents,Irving & Bernice Mehler A”HGedalja & Miriam Zupnik A”H
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is proud to join EDOS in honoringEitzei Torah of EDOS
For their leadership and service to the community.
The entire staff of Brooklyn Pizza,David, Noelle, and Atara Lustig
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In honor ofR’ YOEL UNGER
In recognition of his many years of Harbotzas Torah in the
Denver community.
With appreciation,
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Tomchei Shabbat of Denver would like to express our thanks to all of the EDOS leadership for their
support over the years.
Housing us isn’t the only way you have supported us.Through the volunteer base of Gabbaim, Shoppers, and
Packers, you have enabled Tomchei to help bring Shabbat tohundreds of individuals throughout the years.
Our additional appreciation to theEitzei Torah OF EDOS
for their continued commitment, devotion, and hard work for the entire Jewish Community.
We wish EDOS a hearty Mazal Tov on 55 years.
May you continue to be one of the leading institutionsin our community for many years to come.
With much appreciation,
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Rachel
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On behalf of all of us at
we extend a
Mazal Tov to EDOS& to the Eitzei Torah OF EDOS
We thank all of you for your support,and we invite you to join us in buildingthe new mikvah, and our community.
mikvahofeastdenver.facebook.com/moedco org
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Congratulations toEitzei Torah OF EDOS
On this incredible honor Who work tirelessly for the Shul
and the Community at large.
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In honor of the worthyHonorees
and the entire EDOS community
Congregation Zera Abraham
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Mazal Tov to EDOSMay you always bring honor to
Hashem with all your endeavors.
and the AISH DENVER family
Rabbi Yaakov MeyerAish Denver
9550 E Belleview AveGreenwood Village, CO 80111
303.220.7200www.aishdenver.com
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Mazal Tov to EDOS for being a cornerstone of our community for 55 years and counting!
Mazal Tov to all of the devoted teachers of Torah on this well deserved honor!
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Mazal Tov EDOS on their 55th anniversary.We appreciate your leadership,
partnership and friendship.May Hashem bless you with many
years of continued success.
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A hearty Mazal Tov to the wonderfulEitzei Torah of EDOSon this great honor.
From your many friends at the
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Chabad of Cherry Creekwishes Mazal Tov to the
Eitzei Torah OF EDOS
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We would like to thank and wish Mazal Tov theEitzei Torah of EDOS
as well as the entire EDOS communityfor all the support and love they have given
to NCSY and all its endeavors.Thank you- we look forward to continuing
our partnership for years to come!
and the entireDenver NCSY Family
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and the Jewish Life Center - Chabad of Stapletonsalute
Eitzei Torah of EDOSfor their untiring commitment to the community
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The Board of Directors, Staff and friends of
Salute the leadership and congregants ofEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue.
All of us in the community bene it from your leadership and commitment.
Our additional appreciation to Eitzei Torah of EDOSfor their continued commitment, acts of Chesed, devotion to Torah spreading throughout the community, and hard work
for the entire Jewish Community on the annual dinner.
A special SHOUT OUT to two of our own Eitzei Torah awardees
Rabbi Raphael Leban & Rabbi Danny Wolfe
May the Eitzei Torah of EDOS and the entire congregationbe blessed with long life and eternal reward.
Rabbi Ahron Y. Wasserman, Executive DirectorRabbi Raphael Leban, Managing Director
Rabbi Danny Wolfe, Young Adult Division DirectorJay Kamlet, Chairman of the Board
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Mazal Tov to tonight’s honoreesEitzei Torah of EDOS
Thank you for your unbelievabledevotion to the Community.Much continued Hatzlacha!
R’ Chaim Sher R’ Aver Jacobs
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In honor of Senior Educator Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher
and Associate Scholar Rabbi Akiva SternFor your devotion and commitment to spreading Torah to
Jews in EDOS and throughout DenverMay Hashem give you the ability to continue in your avodas hakodesh for many years to come in health and happiness
Rabbi Aron Yehuda Schwab Rabbi Shachne Sommers Rosh Kollel Rosh Kollel
Rabbi Moshe HeymanDirector
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Mazal Tov to theEitzei Torah of EDOS
for their dedication to EDOSand throughout Klal Yisrael
Rabbi Myer J. Schwab,Dean
Avrohom Grossman,President
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Mazal Tov to theEast Denver Orthodox Synagogue
on 55 years of dedication to the Denver CommunityWe have tremendous Hakaras Hatov for
Eitzei Torah of EDOSwho deserve to be honored for all their
outstanding efforts on behalf of theDenver Jewish community.
Yasher Koach to Dinner Chairs,DR. TED ENGEL,
SHLOMO AND RAACHELI FRIED,JEFF AND MINDY HECHT
Rabbi Yisroel Goldbaum, PrincipalMordechai Hoffman, Executive DirectorMarcie Calm, General Studies Principal
Board of Directors, Faculty and Students
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Denver Academy of TorahBoard of Trustees, Administration,
and Facultywishes
a tremendousMazal Tov the
Eitzei Torah of EDOSon this well-deserved honor.
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In gratitude to all the esteemed honorees with appreciation and admiration
for all your endeavors
Mazal Tov to the honorees and to EDOS for 55 years of community service.
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Congratulations to the honorees.
And with warm thanks to the welcoming EDOS community as a whole.
Wishing EDOS and its stalwart Founders continued success.
In appreciation,
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Mazal Tov to all of the honorees.
Your dedication is an inspiration to the entire
community.
Kol Hakavod and Mazel Tov to the Event Chairs and
Honorees!
Mazal Tov to this year’s Honorees. Mazal Tov EDOS
on 55 years!
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Congratulation to all the Honorees.
Coming soon
Next to Pete’s fruit & vegetables
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees at this
year’s dinner.
Congratulations to theEitzei Torah Of EDOS.
900 S. Monaco St. Denver, Colorado (303) 388-4369
In Honor of Rabbi Yoel Unger & Rabbi Chaim Sher
Thanks to this evening’s vendors
SSS Production and Lighting Newberry Brothers Flowers
Integrity Printing Grapevine
Colorado Party RentalsButler Rents
East Side Kosher Deli
Thank you to everyone who placed ads in our journal this year.
Please support our business advertisers as they have been kind enough to support EDOS.
Tell them that you saw their adin the EDOS Journal.
With sincere thanks and appreciation to
for their guidance and help putting this journal together.
As usual, we could not have done it without you.Wishing you both good health
and happiness, always!
The Dinner and Journal Committee
In honor of Michael Schwartz
Thank you so much for all that you do for EDOS daily, weekly, monthly and throughout the year.
From the calendars to the newsletter, and the upkeep of the website.
Let us not forget that Michael is also currently serving on the board as treasurer.
We are forever grateful to you for all that you do for us.
The Shul is only as amazing as the ones who invest in it and we are lucky to have you as part
of our team.
We thank you for your continued dedication and support as always.
The Dinner Committee
Special Care has been given to the accuracy of this journal.
However, we are only humane and misteaks can occur.
We regret any error and apologize four then.
tHE Journal Staff
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