Ad JournalLinking Generationsוהשיב לב אבות על בנים
Diamond“לא את המקום שמכבד את האדם אלא האדם מכבד את המקום”
)מבוסס על תענית כ”א:(
It is not the Yeshiva that honors the individuals; it is rather the people who honor the Yeshiva. We salute the staff, parents, alumni, and students of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah who are the real Honorees for this Gala Bar Mitzva Event.Your essence of Torah, spirituality and community service, individually
and collectively, are models for all of us to emulate.
May Lev HaTorah continue to grow, me-chayil le-chayil
Rabbi Gene and Edna Kwalwasser
DiamondMazal Tov to the White and Kwalwasser Families
on their well-deserved honor.
Dear Aryeh,Tonight three generations of the Fudim-Kirshblum family are present to
witness the “Linking of Generations” and the passing down of cherished values.
May you always maintain a strong tie between the past that launched you, the present which strengthens you and the future which allows you to transcend.
With much love and admiration,
Mommy and Daddy
DiamondTo our dear Benjy,
we are so proud of you accomplishments at Lev HaTorah for the past thirteen years. We remember when you and Rav Boaz founded the Yeshiva and started with less than 20 students. You have been instrumental
in guiding the students as Mashgiach Ruchani and have helped build a reputation as a leading yeshiva among graduating high school students. May you go from strength to strength.
To our dear machatonim
Gene and EdnaYou have played a major role in the development of the yeshiva.
May you continue to particpate as you have for many years to come.We are proud to be part of your extended family.
Danny and Nili Sklar
DiamondThank you to the whole staff at Lev HaTorah for
providing Akiva with two incredible years of Torah, Chessed, and Eretz Yisrael.
May you continue to reach great milestones and see nachat from your talmidim.
Jonah & Jo Bruck
DiamondDear Savta, Zaydie and Uncle Benjy,
We are so proud of you and everything you’ve built.
We love you,
Jason, Eric and Ana
Diamond“איזהו חכם? הרואה את הנולד” )תמיד לב.(
“Who is a wise man? An individual with foresight”It is a privilege to stand next to our son,
Rav Benjyfor his energy, vision, determination, and dedication in
co-creating, with Rav Boaz Mori, Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.We also salute
Dr. Paul, Beth, Eytan, Amir, and Noam Whiteand
Dr. Steven, Anna, and Rav Aryeh Kirshblumfor all of their devoted involvement in the Yeshiva.
Rabbi Gene and Edna Kwalwasser
PLATINUMIn honor of
Rav Eugene & Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser
both of whom we are privileged to have taught our children, along with Rav Boaz & all the Rebbeim whose collective vision and dedication continue to make Yeshivat Lev HaTorah the special place that it is.
Cindy & Aaron Dobrinsky
PLATINUMTo our friend, rebbe, inspiration and brother (in-law)
Rav BenjyMazal Tov on this much deserved honor.
May Hashem grant you continued chizuk and menuchat hanefesh in all your future endeavors.
To Rabbi and Mrs. Kwalwasseryou are an example for us all of how to contribute to family and klal yisrael
(and of course the Yeshiva!) Mazal Tov!
Joy and Barry
PLATINUMMazal Tov to the Kwalwasser Family on the
wonderful work and the success of the school.
We wish you the best.
The Moerdler Family
GoldIn Honor of Rav Boaz Mori, our Rosh Yeshiva
You have been a tremendous role model and leader for each of us. May you continue to build upon all that you have already accomplished in your brilliant career of serving Hashem and the Jewish People. We thank you for your invaluable, dedicated service towards making Lev HaTorah what it is, and enabling each of us to grow so much in our time there. Years after leaving
Lev HaTorah, we are all still learning and growing from the Rosh Yeshiva.We wish you much hatzlacha in your future endeavors.
From your Talmidim:Daniel Abraham | Judah Abraham | Michael Adler | Adam and Tova Berman | Ben and Elizabeth Berman Jared and Shevy Dubin | Daniel and Amanda Rosenfelt | Nesanel Fishman |Adam and Sara Frieberg | Jordana and Yoni Garellek Marc and Ariella Goldhammer | Reuven and Jessica Lebovitz | Marc and Sarah Merrill | Zach Firestone
An Anonymous Alumnus
GoldMazel Tov to the
Kirshblum, Kwalwasser and White Families on tonight’s honor!
May your continued support of the Yeshiva be an inspiration to all of us.
Sandra and Howard BlankJoshua Blank (’13-14’)
Gold
In honor of the Kwalwasser Family
Yosepha and Yitzie Solomon
GoldTo my rabbi, my madrich, and my roommate:
Mazal tov on this wonderful honor!
You have all had a great impact on our lives.
Love,Zach, Steph, and Noa Stern
GoldWe are proud to be able to join in tonight’s celebration and in honoring
Rav Benjy Kwalwasser and Family.
Over the last 17 years we have been able to witness first hand Rav Benjy’s dedication to the field of Jewish education, his students, and Torat Yisrael B’Eretz Yisrael. It is clear to us that his dedication and love stems from the role models of his parents and is amplified by the
amazing family that he and Miri have built.
Thank you for being there for us over the many years with your friendship, advice, and support in everything that we do.
With Love,
Elysia and Marc Stein
GoldIn honor of
Rabbi Gene and Edna Rabbi Benjy
and the entire Kwalwasser Family
Cousin Bea Peyser
GoldFortunate are we whose life path crosses theirs
In Honor ofRabbi Benjy & Miri Kwalwasser | Rabbi Gene & Edna Kwalwasser
Mazal Tov.We are honored to know you and rejoice in this recognition.
May Hashem grant you the strength to continue your work for many years to come in good health and happiness.
Lois Blumenfeld & Dr. Norman Sohn
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Yasher Koach and Mazal Tov to Anna and Steve Kirshblum
Fondly,
Sharon and Jonathan Sherman
SilverFor your endless devotion and deep personal
commitment to Lev HaTorah, we honor Rav Benjy Kwalwasser and bestow on him this bracha
נטיעות שכל רצון יהי
כמותך יהיו ממך שנוטעין
)תענית ה:(
May it be the will of Hashem that all the shoots planted from you will be like you.
With gratitude, Andrea and Bryan Bier
SilverMazal tov to Lev HaTorah and to all the rebbeim for your dedication to your
talmidim over all these years.
We greatly value the relationships we built going back to the first year of the Yeshiva.
I have great hakaras hatov for the influence Lev HaTorah had on me and for the meaningful time I spent there.
Jason EisenmanAlan and Judi Eisenman
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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees.
We are proud to be part of the Lev HaTorah Family and wish the Yeshiva much success in the years ahead.
Linda and Benjamin Kaufman and Family
Sammy Kaufman (‘14-15’)
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With sincere gratitude to Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser
Debbie & Eddie Simpser
SilverDr. Steve & Anna Kirshblum
It is wonderful to celebrate 13 years of Lev HaTorah together with you! We are fortunate to count you, Rav Aryeh and Max as an integral part of the Lev HaTorah family!
והשיב לב אבות על בנים ולב בנים על אבותםYou have successfully raised three inspired and inspirational children who all share a true love of Torah and a deep
commitment to the Jewish people. May you enjoy much nachas!
Rav Aryeh KirshblumWe could not be prouder of you, our first alumnus who has become a rebbe in yeshiva! May you continue to lead and educate with your enormous passion, both in and outside
the classroom, and share your Torah with the world!With much love,
The Lev HaTorah Family
SilverHonoring the Guests of Honor
Rabbi and Mrs. Eugene Kwalwasserfor their limitless dedication
Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser for his tireless devotion to each and every student that enters
the portals of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah
Helen and Ernst WegleinYerushalayim, Israel
Silver13 years of Lev HaTorah are forever indebted to
Rabbi Eugene and Edna Kwalwasser for your guidance and assistance in building our yeshiva! Thank you for the efforts and endless hours you have invested into
the Yeshiva, running our American office with much care and professionalism.
The Co-Founder and Mashgiach HaRav Benjy Kwalwasser, Shlit”a
Your ability to think big and build dreams while maintaining a powerful kesher with each talmid and scores of alumni is in-spirational! The Yeshiva has so much hakarat hatov for your mesirat nefesh!
יהי רצון שהקב״ה יתן לכם שמחה ונחת, בריאות איתנה והרבה סייעתא דשמיא להמשיך את עבודת הקודש למען עם ישראל!
B’vracha,Rav Boaz and the entire staff of Lev HaTorah
SilverIn honor of
Beth & Dr. Paul White Thank you for entrusting us with three magnificent gems!
Beth, the Director of our American Friends office, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the work you do on behalf of the Yeshiva.
May Hashem bless you and your wonderful family and answer all of your tefilot l’tova!
Eytan, Amir & NoamWe are proud of each of you and your accomplishments!
May you go michayil l’chayil serving the Jewish people with pride, in the Land of Israel!
בברכה מכל הלב,
The entire Lev HaTorah Staff
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Mazal Tov to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah, Rav Boaz, all of the Rebbeim and honorees on your Bar Mitzvah celebration.
Cindy and Elliott Forgash
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Thank you Lev HaTorah for giving our son a rich and meaningful experience in Israel. He felt safe and happy while he was there, and has come home with
tremendous growth in his commitment to Torah and avodat Hashem. We couldn’t ask for more.
Much appreciation,
Chaim and Naomi Goldman
Silver“עטרת זקנים בני בנים ותפארת בנים אבותם” )משלי י”ז, ו’(
To our dear son
Rav Daniel Hartstein
on continuing the legacy of הרבצת תורה. Your love and devotion to learning is an inspiration to your entire family.
May you be זוכה to have continued success on behalf of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah. With love and pride,
Mom and Dad Hartstein
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Mazal Tov to the Kwalwassers
Aimee and Jonathan Baron
SilverIn recognition of Anna, Dr. Steven and Rav Aryeh Kirshblum being
honored by Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.With great respect and affection,
Rabbi Eliezer and Sharon Zwickler|Rabbi Alvin & Marylin MarcusRabbi Yosef & Batya Sharbat | Yaffa & Laurence Liebman
Jamie Podhurst & Lew Abrams | Deena & Harold Altman | Debbie & Bruce Buechler | Shari & David Cherna Lydia, Norman and Craig Eckstein | Shari & Herb Faleck | Debra & Richard Finkelstein | Donna & Harold Fluss | Anne Goldberg | Susan & Robert Grosberg | Judy and Dani Israeli | Cynthia & Harold Kestenbaum Mady & Ethan Kra | Bobbi & Michael Luxenberg | Hilda Mann | Sheba & Stanley Mittelman | Helen & Bernie Neustadt | Hella & Irwin Novick | Shani & Harvey Okin | Suri & Joseph Rappaport | Lori Raskin | Barbara & Joel Rich Eileen & Murray Rothman | Randee & Ken Rubenstein Deena & Reuven Rubin | Mindy & Ken Saibel | Rose & Gary Scharlat | Esther & Simi Schwartz | Lisa & Irv Schwarzbaum | Robyn & Bruce Shoulson | Linda & Robert Sipzner Anina & Dov Slonim | Davida & Gary Stadtmauer | Sharon & Jerry Volk | Susan & Abbi Warshaw | Sharon & Ed Zughaft
Congregation Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob and DavidWest Orange, New Jersey
SilverIn honor of and with hakaras hatov to
Rabbi and Mrs. Gene Kwalwasser | Rabbi and Mrs. Benjy Kwalwasserfor their tireless efforts in building significant institutions, indeed entire
neighborhoods, committed to Torah and yishuv Eretz Yisrael.And, on a personal note, for providing me with a continuing connection to yeshiva life
many years after my own post-high school yeshiva days.May you continue to build, teach, inspire and bring Klal Yisrael home.
With appreciation,Loren and Sora Deetza Spigelman
Shana Yud
SilverIn honor of
Edna and Rabbi Eugene KwalwasserMazal Tov from your friends in Beit Shemesh. We appreciate all that you do for us and for klal yisrael.
Sandy and Dore Aronson | Sharlene and Yehuda Balter | Cherill and Ian Banks | Arlene and Jerry Barnhart Meryl and Rabbi Herbert Cohen | Shlomit and Rabbi Stanley Fass | Sara and Benny Gluch | Sora and Aharon Goodman Judith and Rabbi Harris Guedalia | Sarie and Alan Halibard | Judy and Rabbi Shmuel Himelstein | Bernice Hirsch Marianne Katz | Elaine and Shlomo Koblin | Ellie and Monroe Korn | Bayla Kurtz | Sylvia and Herman Leib Ronnie and Artie Miller | Ben Mirkin | Orah and Richard Mosak | Greta and Lawrence Myers | Phyllis and Harvey Narrol Myrna and Fred Newman | Jeanette and Avraham Persoff | Sharon and Martin Rhodes | Sue and Win RobinsMarcy and Chazan Ed Rosenthal | Sandy and Ralph Rothschild | Carole Sherby | Ruth and Isaac SiegmanSara and Rabbi Simcha Sterzer | Anna and Rabbi Martin Van den Bergh | Eve Wimpfheimer |Leah and Allen Zeiger
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Mazal Tov to all the Honorees
Ezra Weinberger and Family
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To the greatest parents everMom and Dad
I am forever grateful for your love, encouragement, and support for all of our endeavors. We could not have done this without you. It is our greatest zechut that we are able to
continue learning from you and sharing in our many family experiences. May you continue with great strength and bracha for many years to come.
Benjy & MiriTehila, Malki, Yitzchak & Shmuel
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Mazal Tov to Lev HaTorahon your Bar Mitzvah.
Daniel and Janet and Natan Santacruz
SilverMazal Tov to Lev HaTorah on its Bar Mitzvah year!
My experience at Lev HaTorah (2003-2004) will always remain among the most memorable and influential years of my life. Thank you to all of the
Rebbeim who make Lev HaTorah such an amazing place.
Mazal tov to the Honorees!Dave, Yaffa & Talia Hoffman
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Mazal Tov to the wonderful Kirshblum Family
Sue and Richard Kelin
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“וכל העוסקים עם הציבור, יהיו עוסקים עמהם לשם שמים, שזכות אבותם מסיעתם,
וצדקתם עומדת לעד. ידיד ה’ ישכון לבטח עליו” )אבות ב’, ב’(
In recognition of Rav Benjy, the extended Kwalwasser mishpacha and the entire Lev HaTorah Family.
May you go from strength to strength.
Leah and Jonathan Silver and Family
Mazal Tov to the Kwalwasser Family for all they have done in making Lev HaTorah a special yeshiva that has helped
mold our sons, Aaron and Avi, into matureTorah-loving and observing adults.
Dr. Steven and Naomi Schechter
Mazal Tov to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah on yourBar Mitzvah Year!
We would just like to thank all of the great Rebbeim that are making this year so special for our son, Rafi.
Reuven & Barbara Spirn
To our Lev HaTorah family,
Mazal Tov on the Yeshiva’s Bar Mitzvah. Thanks to our wonderful Rebbeim for all you have done and continue to do in shaping our growth in Torah and Klal Yisrael.
Aaron Schechter &
Avi Schechter
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees on this well deserved honor and for your contributions
to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
Ruth & Charles Merrill Sarah & Marc Merrill
“ובטוב העולם נדון, והכל לפי רוב המעשה” פרקי אבות פרק ג’, משנה ט”ו
In honor of our bechor, Eytan
Your dedication to the Jewish Nation, both through your military service and your commitment to White City Shabbat, serves to inspire us all.
May you continue to devote yourself to worthy causes.
Much Love, Mommy and Abba
The Young Israel of New Rochelle wishes mazal tov to our good friends
Beth and Dr. Paul WhiteThey are reknowned for their love of Torah and undying dedication to Eretz Yisrael.
May they be blessed by Hashem and derive continued nachas from their wonderful children.
Reuven Fink, RabbiMark Semer, President
Dr. Joey Bernstein, Chairman of the Executive Board
In honor of my
Children and GrandchildrenYour tireless work on behalf of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah and Klal
Yisrael inspires me everyday.
When I think that I couldn’t be prouder, you prove me wrong.
Love,Saba
“צאו וראו איזוהי דרך ישרה שידבק בה האדם עין טובה, חבר טוב, שכן טוב” - פרקי אבות פרק ב’, משנה י’
In honor of our dear children
Ita and Amir Your devotion and volunteerism to your community of Ramat Shilo
and to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah is an inspiration. We could not be more proud of the bayit ne’eman you have built together and of the way
you are choosing to raise our beloved grandchildren, Zecharya and Ella. Much love,
Mommy and Abba
“כל שרוח הבריות נוחה הימנו, רוח המקום נוחה הימנו” פרקי אבות פרק ג’, משנה י’
In honor of our delightful
Noam Your commitment to the Jewish People and the State of Israel, through your service in the
Israel Defense Forces and your continued service to Lone Soldiers, is truly ennobling.
May you continue to walk in the path of HaKadosh Baruch Hu.
Much love, Mommy and Abba
“על שלושה דברים העולם עומד: על התורה ועל העבודה ועל גמילות חסדים” פרקי אבות פרק א’, משנה ב’
In appreciation of the
Rebbeim and entire staff of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah for their years of dedication and devotion to our children and for their ability to inculcate our boys with a
love of Torah and a sense of service to the Jewish People.
With gratitude,
Beth and Paul White
In Honor of the Kirshblums
Barrie and Simon Jacob
In honor of the Kwalwassers
Philip & Shelley Stein
“הסתכל בשלושה דברים ואין אתה בא לידי עבירה. דע מאין באת, ולאן אתה הולך, ולפני מי אתה עתיד לתן דין וחשבון”
פרקי אבות פרק ג’, משנה א’
In honor of our wonderful children
Yaron, Eliana and MichalEach and every day you bring us great joy and nachat. We look forward to your
continued growth and success as individuals and on behalf of Am Yisrael.We proudly share this honor with you.
Much love,
Mommy and Abba
“כל ישראל יש להם חלק לעולם הבא, שנאמר ועמך כולם צדיקים, לעולם יירשו ארץ, נצר מטעי מעשה ידי להתפאר.” פרקי אבות פרק א’, משנה ב’
To our dear friends
The KwalwassersYou are a very special family. Your commitment to the Jewish people and Yeshivat Lev HaTorah
is awe-inspiring. This is a well deserved honor.May HaKadosh Baruch Hu continue to grant you the strength for all that you do.
With deep affection,The White Family
To the Rebbeim and entire staff of Lev HaTorahYou’ve created an environment where young men can be inspired and renewed
each and every day.
Thank you for encouraging my grandsons to stay true to themselves and for always welcoming me when I come to visit.
May you continue to have the strength in all that you do.
Fred Roslyn
Mazal Tov to Lev HaTorah for reaching this milestone.
Congratulations to all of the Honorees Thank you to all of the Rabbis for your commitment to instilling love of Torah, mitzvoth,
Am Yisrael and the Land of Israel in your students. We are so grateful that our son has become part of your warm and loving community.
A very special thank you to Rav Aryeh for all of your guidance and support. May you continue to grow and inspire students with your kindness, sincerity and faith.
With all good wishes for continued growth and success,
David & Joy MaimonAlbert, Rosie & Victor
To our dear Rebbe,Rav Benjy
There are no words to properly thank you for all you do. Your dedication to your many students (and their families!) is incredibly unique, and you are a source of great
inspiration and chizuk to all. Your warmth and enthusiasm are infectious, and we are proud to be your talmidim.
May Hashem bless you, the Rebbetzin, your children, and parents long, healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives!
“Y’varechecha Hashem E-lokecha b’chol ma’asecha, u’vchol mishlach yadecha”!
With our deepest admiration and love,
Ben (‘05), Elizabeth, Ariella, and Netanel
We feel so fortunate to be part of a wonderful Yeshiva and its special staff, rebbeim, and founders Rav Boaz and Rav Kwalwasser who have made such a positive impact on Klal Yisrael.
A special Mazal Tov to the Kwalwasser Family who work tirelesly to uphold the values and traditions of a unique Lev HaTorah.
Kol hakavod to all the Honorees!
Ruby & Bobby Kaplan (proud to be Rav Mordechai Kaplan’s parents)
Mazal Tov to our dear friends The Whites
on this well deserved honor.
May you continue to go me’chayil le’chayil
Nathan and Michele Herrmann Marnina and Yehonathan
Shoshana and Avriel Gil & Ori
In honor of our friends Anna and Steve Kirshblum
אמר מעט ועשה הרבה… )אבות א’:ט”ו(May you continue to merit by benefiting the Yeshiva
through your good deeds.
Andrea and Bryan Bier
Mazal Tov on reaching this milestone! All of our best wishes from Melbourne. We are sorry that we cannot join you.
Dan & Zoe Goodhardt
Thank you to the incredible Rebbeim of Lev HaTorah.
May you continue to enact your vision for the students through your boundless knowledge, creativity and energy,
combined with your loving and caring nature.
Andrea and Bryan Bier
In Honor of Rav Kwalwasser Lev HaTorah is truly a remarkable yeshiva due to the “lev” (heart & soul) of mechanchim like you.
May Hashem continue to give you the strength to foster a love of Torah and Eretz Yisrael into young men, building a foundation of growth that continues
long after their year in Israel.
Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor!
Heather, Isaac & Ari Hagler
Mazal tov to all the Honorees! To the Kwalwasser Family
Thank you for fostering an environment of dedication to Torah, education, community and creativity. Your investment has certainly paid off and we are happy to be among your many beneficiaries!
To our dear friends, the KirshblumsYou have been so purposeful in how you lead your lives and how you have raised your children.
We admire you, adore you and love you. Aryeh, we are so proud and thankful. Rena and Max, you are the pieces that make the Kirshblum family complete.
We are fortunate to have you in our lives. Mazal tov on the well deserved honor.
Robin, Dan, David, Sherry & Joe Amster
In honor of our dear mechutanim,
Paul and Beth White and Family who work so tirelessly on behalf of the Yeshiva.
Special Mazal Tov to Amir, Ita, Shlomo Zecharya and Chaya Ella Yehudit.
We love you and we are so proud of you.
Love, Jeffrey and Melanie Ambinder and Family
“להושיבי עם-נדיבים; עם נדיבי עמו.”“That He may set him with people who give with an open hand, even with the princes of His people.” - Psalms 113:8
To Beth, Paul, Eytan, Amir and Noam White,May you continue to follow your hearts in all that you do. May you continue to sit among the ‘princes’ of Am Yisrael.May Hashem continue to watch over you and your families.May Hashem continue to bless you in all of your endeavors.
With much love and admiration,Ilene & Mordy Levy
Mazal Tov to the entire Kirshblum family.Your actions and midot are examples to us every day.
Michael & BatyaSandy & NicoleSarah & Shimon
Avi & Ilana & Ezra
Mazal Tov to all the deserving Honorees.
A yasher koach to the administration and all the Rebbeim who have had such a wonderful impact on Shimmy.
With much appreciation, Reva and Yumi Borgen
Rabbi Binyamin Kwalwasser | Edna and Rabbi Gene Kwalwasser Beth and Paul White
Your devotion, leadership, and service to Lev HaTorah are extraordinary.
Ben-Zion Jaffe (’03-’04)Madeline and Hillel Jaffe
Mazal Tov to all the esteemed Honorees of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah
as it celebrates its Bar Mitzvah year.
Sincere thanks to Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser for the gift of his wisdom and warmth.
Dr. Robert & Carol Benedek
In honor of the Kirshblum Family. May we all continue to be inspired by their tremendous
dedication to Torah, Israel and the Jewish People, as well as Dr. Steven Kirshblum’s leadership in research and
commitment to care for his patients.
The Pepper FamilyLynn, Samuel, Andrew, Robert, Danielle & Emma
In honor of our dear friends
Beth & Paul WhiteWe admire your dedication and continuous effort on behalf of Lev HaTorah,
Israel and the Jewish Community.May your children continue to grown and reflect your values and bring you much nachat.
Mazal tov on this well deserved honor.
Edna & Tom Krausz |Amy Myers & Ron LondonMelanie & Isaac Piha | Shelly & Igal Rasekh
Mazal Tov to all of the Honorees!
May Hashem grant all of you the strength to continue your holy work on behalf of our boys and all of K’lal Yisrael.
Autumn and Bruce Mael
Jordana, Sarah, Jacob (’14-’15) and Esther
Mazal Tov to the Kwalwassers and the other worthy Honorees. Thank you to the Yeshiva for all you do for our children.
Keep up the great work.
Sharon and Matthew Herenstein
To the Whites
We are proud of your support of Torah and honored to be your friends.
Mazal Tov,Rabbi Mat and Dr. Brachie Hoffman
Mazal Tov
To “Rav” Benjy We are proud to have you as a cousin, friend and role model. It is wonderful for us to see your life
dream come true through all of your hard work and commitment.
To Rabbi Gene and Mrs. Edna Kwalwasser You have always been a tremendous part of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah
To Aryeh Kirshblum A member of our Camp Nesher family. We have always admired your commitment to Eretz
Yisrael and are glad that you are able to be a role model every summer to our children.
Dassi and Joey Silverman
Dearest Beth and Paul,You are both role models for all of us.
You epitomize chessed and maasim tovim.May you continue to be an inspiration to all of us.
We wish you good health, nachas from your family and tizku l’mitzvot.
Love,
Esther and Kenneth Nyer
Congratulations to the Kwalwassers and all of the Honorees. Thank you to all of the Rabbis and staff at Lev HaTorah.
The Abraham Family Sandy and Mark Judah and Daniel
Mazal Tov to
Rav Benjy and Miri Kwalwasser on this well deserved honor.
Your commitment to the Yeshiva and your devotion in helping underprivileged families in Ramat Shilo is unparalleled.
May you continue to be a ‘Light Unto the Nations’!
A special thank you to Rav Daniel Hartstein for all his hard work for the Yeshiva throughout the year including the dinner.
Beth and Marc RosenbaumRamat Shilo, Israel
Mazal Tov Rav Aryeh on this well-deserved honor.
You are an inspiration in the Beit Midrash as much as on the court.
We love you and couldn’t be more proud!
With deep appreciation,
Jeff and Susan Braverman | Jackie Cohen | Rachael Fried | Deb Goldberg-FiorinoRebecca Kurz | Robert and Shelley Mendelow | Benjy Ritholtz and Shira Falk
In honor of Anna & Steve Kirshblum & their heroic son.
Esther and William Schulder
To our dear friends
Beth & Paul .on this well deserved honor מזל טוב
Love,
The Abelows | The Goldsteins | The Gordons | The Swergolds
Mazal TovRav Kwalwasser
an inspiring role model for your students and alumni. Given all of your commitments, it’s incredible to see how devoted you are to your תלמידים, even several years after they graduate.
Kol hakavod to our dear friends,Beth, Paul and Family
You have led us along “the great WHITE way,” to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah, for which we will be forever grateful.
May ‘ה bless you all, and give you the strength to continue your holy work on behalf of our extraordinary Yeshiva.
B’vracha,
The Goldner Family
Mazal Tov to our dear friends
Gene and Edna Kwalwasser on being honored tonight and yasher koach for all your
dedication and hard work for the Yeshiva.
May you contuinue to go me’chayil le’chayil.
Nathan and Rachel Bednarsh
Dear Rav Aryeh, Anna and Steven,We join Lev HaTorah in honoring you.
Thank you for emulating for us so many wonderful midot that we can only strive to achieve:
Rav Aryeh - strength and determinationAnna - friendship and support
Steven - compassion and humilityWe are blessed to have you as our dear friends.
Abbie and Larry Cohen and Family
Mazal tov to our dear and respected friendsEdna & Rabbi Eugene Kwalwasser
on this well deserved honor.Your tireless effort and dedication to Yeshiva Lev HaTorah is an inspiration to all who know you. We join in celebration as Rav Benjy and Yeshiva Lev HaTorah reach their gala Bar Mitzvah year.
Michele & Jody Bardash | Barbara & David Frohlich | Rebecca Gordon | Joyce Heller Lisa & Joel Kirschner | Rachelle & Steve Margulies | Blimie & Joel Strauss
Alissa & Sam Zagha | Joanne & Ephraim Zayat May Hashem grant you continued good health and the strength to continue your commitment and
devotion to this worthwhile institution.
In honor of
The Kwalwasser Family | The White FamilyThe Kirshblum Family
“Kavod is the inheritance of the wise” (Mishlei 3). It is an inheritance that no stranger can take away from those wise people to whom it belongs. Why? Because their honor comes from wisdom itself.
In fact, wisdom adds kavod to the wise every single day” - The Alter of Slobodka
A beautiful inheritance takes place in your families. Day after day, I have seen your wisdom on display in the Yeshivah in the time I am zoche to spend with you. Today, as it does every day, the wisdom of Torah honors
you and it is much deserved. We feel a strong connection with each of you.
Thank you for all that you do to make the Yeshiva an amazing makom of Torah and Growth.
David and Tamar Kallus
In honor of the Kirshblum Family
Linda and Murray Laulicht
In memory of Michel Eckstein and Hayim Levi
Marilyn and Moshe Levi
Steven, Anna, Aryeh, Rena and Max,
Congratulations on being recognzied for your commitment and dedication to our community, our land and our people. It is a
privilege to be your friends and neighbors.
Mazal Tov,
The Malech Family
Mazal Tov
Anna, Dr. Steven and Rav Aryeh Kirshblum for being honored by Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
We are so happy that you are being recognized for all of your achievements.Your family plays a major role throughout our community in so many ways,
from chessed to medical advice.
Thank you for all that you do!
Rabbi Alvin and Marylin Marcus
Mazal Tov to
Anna, Steven, and Rav Aryeh I am so happy and proud that you are being recognized by Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
You are an amazing family that leads by example, with sincerity, honesty, inspiration, humility, involvement, engagement, generosity… and the list goes on.
Lev HaTorah, Congregation AABJ&D, and many other Jewish organizations in Metrowest and around the world are so fortunate to have all of you as part of their lives.
Thank you for being great role models.
Lawrence Rein
Kol hakavod and congratulations to
Edna, Gene, and Benjy Kwalwasser
With love,
The Stone Family (East & West)
In honor of our long time principal, dean and educational leader
Rabbi Eugene KwalwasserYour creativity, ingenuity and programming mastery were years ahead of its time.
Your vision inspired thousands of students and hundreds of faculty members to pursue excellence in their studies.
Today our school stands proudly on your shoulders as we extend Yavneh’s mission into the future.May HKBH continue to grant you and Edna the capacity to shape the Jewish future and may you enjoy
great nachat from your children, grandchildren and the many fruits of your labor.
Sincerely,Rabbi Jonathan Knapp
PrincipalMr. Joel KirschnerExecutive DirectorMs. Pam Scheininger
President, Board of Directors
“וכל העוסקים עם הציבור, יהיו עוסקים עמהם לשם שמים, שזכות אבותם מסיעתם, וצדקתם עומדת לעד.” )אבות ב:ב(
Mazal Tov and kol hakavod to the entire Kirshblum Family, a true role model of Ahavat Yisrael, Torat Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael.
Steve – we are personally extremely grateful for all of your help and your focus on caring for people’s spiritual needs as well as their physical ones. You are genuinely a walking Kiddush Hashem. May the whole family be blessed with bracha, mazal and hatzlacha, as well as the koach to continue doing everything you do.
Best wishes always, Barry Geiger, Avi Laub, Larry Liebman, Steve Malech,
Mayer Popack, Chaim Silverman and the Kessler Minyanaires
A hearty greeting of mazal tov u’veracha to each honoree on your outstanding commitment and love for establishing Yeshivat Lev
HaTorah and making sure the Yeshiva continues to flourish.
כי מציון תצא תורה ודבר ה’ מירושלים
Thank you warmly,
Dr. and Mrs. Howard and Deborah and Nathaniel Druce
Mazal Tov to Lev HaTorah on its Bar Mitzvah year and to our dear friend
Rosh Yeshiva
Rav Boaz Morion your incredible leadership and guidance.
May Hashem give you the strength to continue for many years to come.
Leora & Abie Cohen & Family
In honor of a very special person, a Talmid Chacham, a y’rei shamayim, and a unique mashpi’a, someone who knows the meaning of mesirus nefesh the founder of our Kehilla whose influence is still felt, after all these years
Rabbi Binyamin Kwalwasser, sh’lita (and his amazing wife)Rav Benjy had a vision - today, five parking spots.
Tomorrow - the sky’s the limit! (and so it was!)
From an appreciative Kehillah,(and a Rav who still blames you for roping him in and then abandoning him)
Kehillas Beis Tefillah Yonah Avraham of Ramat Beit Shemesh ARav Chaim Zev Malinowitz, Rav
To Paul and Beth,We met you as friends of the family.
Now we are proud to call you OUR friends.
Warmest Mazal Tov,Judy and Albert MilsteinNiti and Josh Minkove
Elana and Shami Minkove
In honor of
Rav Benjy Kwalwasser for the guidance and Torah you have imparted
to our son, Adam Berman.
With much gratitude, Ronna Finer-Berman and Marvin Berman
Yasher Koach to Rav Kwalwasser and the entire Lev HaTorah faculty for all that they are doing for our children.
Your dedication in educating and guiding our children is inspirational.May you go from strength to strength.
Thank you Lev HaTorah for giving our son the greatest two years of his life.
Your love has inspired him as well as our entire family!
We wish you continued success!
Jeffrey and Eden Aronoff
In honor of our dear friends
Beth and Paul WhiteEytan (’02-’03) | Amir (’06-’08)
Noam (’09-’11)Yaron, Eliana, and Michal
We treasure your friendship and admire your dedication.
The Turetsky Family
Dear Kwalwasser Family,Mazal tov on your well-deserved honor. Your love for and dedication to the Yeshiva,
your students, and all of Am Yisrael is truly inspiring.
May Hashem continue to grant you - honorees, Rabanim, and staff - whatever you require to continue your avodat ha’kodesh.
יישר חילכם לאורייתא
The Hackel Family
Mazal Tov to the Honorees.
In honor of Rav Boaz Mori.
Drs. Aliza and Jonathan Frohlich
Thank you to the entire Kwalwasser Family
for your vision, your excellence in leadership and total dedication to
Lev HaTorah.
May you go מחיל אל חיל.
Estee & Lenny Goldsmith
Mazal Tov Gene and Edna
You have devoted your lives to chinuch, both in the States and now
in Eretz Yisrael.
You truly have gone from strength to strength and may you
continue to do so.
Ellen and Yosef Hellman
Congratulations to the
Kwalwasser Family upon this most deserving honor.
May you continue your amazing work for many years.
The Shubowitz Family
With all best wishes and a yasher koach to my dedicated Rebbeim
at Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
It is heartwarming to see the Yeshiva grow and thrive.
Danny Smith (’07-’09) Chaviva & Brian Smith
In honor of
Steve and Anna and their children
for all of their work on behalf of Klal Yisrael.
Tova and Howard Weiser
In honor of the Kwalwasser Family
Gail and Joseph Tuchman
In honor of all the Honorees - Mazal Tov!
Danielle and Jason Bokor
In honor of and in gratitude to
Rabbi Eugene and Edna Kwalwasser for all of the their accomplishments over four
decades in Jewish education.
Rav Benjy Kwalwasser for all that he has done to benefit to students of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
Rav Boaz Mori a good friend and a true visionary on
behalf of Am Yisrael.
Aaron and Tzipora Ross and Family
Congratulations to
Beth and Paul White on this well deserved honor.
You are great role models and we are proud to be your friends!
Congratulations to
Anna and Steve Kirshblum Your support, whether through the Lone Soldier Center Support Group or Kessler,
has been truly appreciated.
Paula and Jonathan Blank
“ענבי הגפן בענבי הגפן דבר נאה ומתקבל”
In recognition of the many ways that Am Yisrael benefits from the avodat hakodesh
done by multiple generations of the Kwalwasser mishpacha.
Bvracha,
Helen and Meier Bruckheimer
Thank you to Rav Boaz and to all the Rebbeim and staff at Yeshivat Lev HaTorah for making Evan’s year
so wonderful.
Mindy & Andrew Scheer
In Honor of the
Kirshblum Family
They are a shining light to our West Orange Community
Marilyn Smilowitz
In honor of our dear aunt and uncle
Rabbi Eugene and Mrs. Edna Kwalwasser
Mazal tov on this well deserved honor.
May ‘ה grant you continued success as you go מחיל אל חיל.
With love and admiration,Yudi and Tammy Eckstein
Ari and Chavie EichornShraga and Eva Kahana
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Kwalwasserand all the honorees!
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our boys!
Sheryl and Michael KatzBenjamin, Zachary,
Samuel and Jonathan
Mazal Tov to
Aryeh, Anna and Steve and the rest of the Kirshblum/Fudim Family
Ellie Schweber
Dear Anna, Dr. Steve and Aryeh,
Mazal tov on this well deserved honor.
חזק וברוך
Ronnie and Andrea Sultan
Dear Benjy, Edna, and Gene,We applaud you for your extreme
and most important accomplishments with Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
We regret that we are not be able to join you. May you enjoy the evening and may Hashem grant you the continued courage
and strength to accomplish even more.
With love,Michele and Jake Blatt
In honor of our dear friends
Edna and Gene Kwalwasserwhose lives are intertwined with
Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
Ruthie and Chaim EichensteinElaine and Shlomo KoblinRenee and Marty BrownHarriet and Roger Levitt
Mazal Tov to the Kwalwassers, Whites, and Kirshblums!
May you all only know שמחה and continued נחת from your families and, equally important, from
your amazing work on behalf of כלל ישראל!
A huge מזל טוב to Lev alumnus and current PR & Marketing Czar Yonah Friedman and his wonderful
wife Rebecca on their recent epic wedding!
Joey and Melissa Friedman
In Honor of
Eugene and Edna KwalwasserThe Torah landscape has been
enriched by your vision and decades of accomplishments. Your selfless
commitment to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah has earned you the admiration of family and friends.“וכל מי שעוסקים בצרכי ציבור...הקב”ה ישלם שכרם…”
Wishing you continued Hatzlacha,
Rabbi and Mrs. Abraham M. Kahana
In honor of Rav Daniel Hartstein
Genene and Marc Kaye
We are happy to join our very good friends, Nili and Danny Sklar, and the entire
Lev HaTorah Family in honoring
Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser and his beloved parents
Edna and Rabbi Gene Kwalwasserfor their dedication to Torah learning and their
outstanding contribution to the birth and development of Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
May they continue to carry the Yeshiva’s torch as its grows from strength to strength.
Dr. David and Marilyn Koplon
Mazal Tov
Steve and Anna on this special occasion.
On a personal and communal level, thanks so much for everything you have done. You are
truly a treasure and an inspiration.
Best wishes for many more simchas and continued nachas from your
wonderful family.
Linda and Avi Laub
To our dear friends Beth and Dr. Paul White
Congratulations on being chosen as ‘Linking Generations’ honorees.
We salute you.
We wish you continued success in all your endeavors and may your children continue to
learn by your example.
Mazal Tov,
Steven and Maria Minguez
Mazal Tov and best wishes to our friends
Rabbi Eugene and Edna Kwalwasser
on this most deserved honor.
Patrice and Marc Schoenbrun
In honor of our friendsBeth & Paul White
True pillars of our community and of all klal yisrael.
Warmly, Anne and Mark
Wasserman
Mazal Tov to the Yeshiva on its Bar Mitzva year.
Mazal tov to the Kwalwasser family for this well-deserved honor.
Thank you Rabbi Kwalwasser for the attention and guidance that you
invested in me.
Yonatan and Nechama Zakem
To our dear mentors and friends
Dr. Steven and Anna Kirshblum
Thank you so much for all that you have done for us through the years.
Your dedication to Am Yisroel, the West Orange community and to Rehabilitation patients worldwide
is awe inspiring. May you continue all your hard work for many years to come in health and happiness.
May Hashem bless you and your family with healthy and happy times.
Rabin and Sima Rozehzadeh
In honor of Beth and Paul White and Family
Priscilla Roslyn
In honor of Rav Boaz Mori
Anna & Shimon Kaminetzky
Best wishes to the leaders, educators, and visionaries of
Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
Malka & Samuel EstersonBaltimore, Maryland
“There is no treasure like friends - אין מכמאן כחברים“
Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs. White -oops- we mean, Paul, Beth and family,on this well deserved honor. Your hakarat hatov to the Yeshiva that your sons once called home, is only one example of what makes you an integral part of the Lev HaTorah family. Your dedication to Lev HaTorah, and your ever ready willingness to help out whenever there is a need, is to be commended and emulated.
To Amir and Ita,We are thrilled you have become not only our friends, but a
part of our family as well.
With love and admiration,Bracha and Jonathan
Yosef Chaim, Arielle, Esther Bayla, Shira, Boaz and Avigayil
Mazal Tov to Lev HaTorah for reaching another milestone.
Yasher Koach to
Rav Benjy and his dedicated parents
Uncle Gene and Aunt Edna.
Chana and Shmuel Goldstein and Family
Mazal Tov to
Anna, Steve and Aryeh on receiving this honor.
Aryeh, your caring and compassion reflect the values and teachings of your parents. Watching you grow over the years has given me much nachas and joy.
I am so proud of you and your accomplishments.
Much love,
Grandma Helen
Thank you Lev HaTorah for all the warmth and beauty you have brought
into our world.
Richard, Nancy and Joshua Greenfield
Mazal Tov and best wishes to The Kwalwasser Family and
the other Honorees. Continued hatzlacha to the Yeshiva.
Shimmie & Beth Kaminetsky Moshe Kaminetsky (’11-’12)
Mazal Tov to Beth and Paul White -wonderful friends and devoted volunteers-
Nancy I. Klein
Mazal Tov to Rav Kwalwasser on this well-deserved honor!
Daniel and Chanie Loew
Mazal Tov to the Yeshiva!
Ilana and Tony Glickman Oren Glickman (’12-’13)
Mazal Tov to The Kwalwasser Family | The White Family
The Kirshblum Family on this well deserved honor.
Rochelle & Barry KleinwormEli Kleinworm (’14-’15)
To our dear friends Beth and Paul and the entire White Family
Mazal Tov on this well deserved honor.
Mark and Nyla Greenbaum
Mazal Tov to the Kirshblum Family
Eta and Mark Levenson
To honor my brother and sister
Rabbi Eugene and Edna Kwalwasser
who have spent a lifetime building yiddishkeit.
Dr. Annette Labovitz
In honor of our friendsThe White Family
Ruth and Shlomo Shinnar
In honor of Rabbi Kwalwasser
In recognition and appreciation for all you have done for our son, Ilan.
Yaakov and Susan Bagley
Mazal Tov to Beth and Paul White on this well deserved honor
Ronnie and Jack Bruder
Mazal tov to Beth and Paul White and family on this well
deserved honor.
Susie and Jeff Meyers and Family
We wish a big mazal tov to Rabbi Kwalwasser and the entire Kwalwasser family on their well deserved hon-
or! We wish you many successes in the future!
David & Sharon (Harris) Pollack The Harris/Pollack Family
Mazal Tov on 13 years!
Bruce & Rochelle Wiener
Mazal tov to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah!May you continue to instill the values of Torah, midot and love of Eretz Yisrael for many many more students in the future. Yasher Koach to all the Rabbi’s who have devoted themselves to these goals.
Robert and Linda FingeroteToronto, Canada
Mazal Tov to the wonderful Rav Aryeh Kirshblum.
The Fishman Family- especially Nesanel and Yaakov
Mazal Tov to Rav Benjy Kwalwasser on his efforts and devotion to
building Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
Sharon and Michael Glass
Mazel Tov to The Kirshblums.
Steven, Anna and Aryeh it is a well deserved honor.
Gail and Mark Hausdorff
Mazal tov to the Kirshblums.
Dr. Samuel Kaye
Lev HaTorah has instilled in me values that I will carry for the rest of my life. It is a place of learning and a place of chessed. Lev is built on the idea of being part of a community and giving back to that community. Lev will always be a part of my “heart”.
Shlomo Frishman
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Binyamin Kwalwasser and Rabbi Gene & Edna Kwalwasser.
Gail & Willie Hochman
In honor of
Rav Benjy Kwalwasser and our children,
Stephanie and Zachary Stern.
Debbie and Andy Kimmel
In honor of Steve and Anna and Rav Aryeh Kirshblum
It has been our honor to know you so many many years and can attest that everything said about you tonight is truly an
understatement! Also - in honor of our nephews,
Rabbi Nesanel Fishman and Yaakov Fishman
Tracey and Robert Kirsch
As the eldest in the family, you are someone who we strive to be like. As a rabbi, a baal chessed, and someone who is willing to risk it all to live his dreams, you are the role model for us.
Max
Mazal Tov Aryeh, we are so proud of all you have accomplished throughout your time at Lev HaTorah. You have been there for me over the years and our weekly Skype calls are something that I’m always looking forward to. We’ve come a long way from your “head nods” in the hallway. I’m so lucky to have you as my big brother.
Rena
Mazal Tov to my grandson Aryeh.
I am so proud of you. Not only do you give me great nachas but you give the best hugs!
Much love, Grandma Bev
In honor of the White Family
Moshe Levison
In honor of the White Family
With Love,Adrienne and Jon PalleyJulie and Mark Danetz
In Honor of the White Family
Stanley and Joyce Raskas
A hearty Mazal Tov to
The White Family on this well deserved recognition of your
contributions to the community.
Cindy and Robert Remin The Linder/Remin Families
Congratulations and best wishes to the Kirshblum Family
The Schiffmans
Mazal Tov to our friends Beth and Paul White and Family
and to the Kwalwasser FamilyKol HaKavod on your commitment and
dedication to this wonderful Yeshiva.
Sara and Jonathan Shuter and Family
In honor of the Kwalwasser Family
Liba and Steven Steinmetz
In honor of the Kwalwasser FamilyYou have been leaders and an inspiration to all who have known you. Your friendship will always be remembered. May Hashem give you strength and wisdom to continue
touching so many people’s lives.We wish you good health and brachot now and in the
future.
The Wigod Family
In honor of Beth & Paul White and Family
Michele and Irving Zoltan
Good luck to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Kwalwasser
Rosalind and Meyer Myerowitz
To the Faculty and Staff of Lev HaTorah
Kol hakavod for providing a warm and nurturing learning environment.
Dov, Steffi, and Etai Shuchatowitz
To our dear friends Steve and Anna
Your community is fortunate to have you but you will always be Chicagoans to us.
Love, Lauren & David
Mazal Tov to the Kirshblum Family. May your dedication to Torah and community
continue to be a source of inspiration to us all.
Best wishes,Boni and Martin Moskovitz
Mazal Tov on your Bar Mitzvah year. Many many more.
Eric Rothman
In honor of
Rav Boaz Mori and all of the dedicated Yeshivat Lev HaTorah Rebbeim
Your passion and commitment enables the Lev HaTorah community to flourish in remarkable ways. May you continue to empower,
enlighten, and educate Talmidim for generations to come.
Parents of Jacob RosinMember of the inaugural Lev HaTorah Class of 5763
Mazal Tov Yeshivat Lev HaTorah
on reaching another milestone.
Sue and Rabbi Bernard Gerson
Congratulations to all those who dreamed of Lev HaTorah more than 13 years ago. 13 years of creating a
new generation of Talmudic leaders is a monumental and noteworthy task.
Thanks and Mazal Tov to all. We wish we could join you.
Gwenn and Orrin Davis
Mazal Tov to the Kirshblums for all you do for Lev HaTorah. May you continue
performing many good works for years and years to come.
Gail and Bruce Bukiet
Mazal Tov to Edna and Rabbi Gene and Rabbi BinyaminYou have created a wonderful institution. Hundreds of young men have benefited from your leadership
and guidance. Thank you!
Gwenn and Orrin Davis
Mazal Tov to the Kwalwasser, White and Kirshblum Families on this recognition they so deserve
for their total dedication and devotion to Lev HaTorah.
Thank you to the entire Yeshiva for all they have done for our boys.
Nadine & Michael Wiesel
Mazal Tov on your Bar Mitzvah Celebration
Philip Machlin
Mazel Tov to Lev, its administration and teachers for creating such a fine school.
With gratitude,Michael Frohlinger and Parents
In honor of the White Family
Amy and Myron Eagle
In honor of the Kwalwasser Family
Karen and Stephen Bacon
Mazel Tov to the entire Kirshblum Family.
Renee and Howard Spear
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