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Head, Heart & Hand Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein has been a major force for good

in our lives, in the life of our family,
and in our work in Africa.

We are enormously grateful for the blessing

he has been to us, and for the gift of knowing
Rita and Alan.

Judy and John Craig

Head, Heart & Hand Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein -

Your strategic mind, warm heart and personal touch

have forever transformed Congregation Agudath Israel.

We are grateful for your deep devotion

to our community, your friendship

and visionary leadership.

May you go from strength to strength.

Mazel Tov!

The Wieseneck & Shapiro Families

Platinum Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein,

We will continue

to build upon your legacy

and benefit from your vision.

The Opper Family

Platinum Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Rachel and Robert Fink

Gold Sponsor

With deep gratitude

and admiration for

Rabbi Silverstein's tireless work

for CAI and Am Yisrael.

Judy & Steven Elbaum

Gold Sponsor

We have been so fortunate to have

Alan Silverstein as our Rabbi and Friend

for over 35 years.

You have made a difference in our lives

and those in the CAI community.

May you and Rita be blessed with many years

of health and happiness.

Burt, Marsha, Marisa, Josh, Ed, Ronen and Eliana Henry

Gold Sponsor

The Percely Family

honors
Rabbi Alan Silverstein

for his distinguished leadership

and notable legacy.

Gold Sponsor

With gratitude to Rabbi Silverstein

for his four decades

of unwavering dedication to the

Heads, Hearts and Hands

of Congregation Agudath Israel

Alison, Stuart, Eli and Noah Rosenthal

Gold Sponsor

Dear Rabbi Silverstein and Rita,

For the past 20 years you have had a special place

in our family ... from our first day at CAI

in September 2001 when you noticed us as newcomers,

through Simchas and Shivas, Siddur Plays

and B'Not Mitzvot and Parsha Classes ...

we will miss you (and already do).

Mazel Tov on reaching this milestone

and best wishes on your continuing journey.

Lisa Hochman, Marc,

Tobi and Hannah Rudoltz

Gold Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Wendy and Stephen Weinstein

Silver Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years as
a visionary leader at CAI.

Elaine and Stuart Berger and Family

Silver Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Mindy & Evan Blum

Silver Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Mitch, Shari, Zach and Jordan Broder

Silver Sponsor

Thank you Rabbi Silverstein

for creating an incredible shul community

for our family and countless others.

Our lives are forever enriched by our membership

at CAI. We are grateful for your leadership

and friendship and wish you and Rita

a most fulfilling and enjoyable retirement!

Mazel Tov!

With Love and Friendship,

Susie and Howard Bruch

Jolie and Zach, Zachary and Max

Silver Sponsor

עשה לך רב, וקנה לך חבר

FIND YOURSELF A RABBI, AQUIRE YOURSELF A FRIEND

For the extended Taubenfeld family, and in particular,

for our parents, Bea and Nat Taubenfeld (z'l),

Rabbi and Rita Silverstein have been so much more

than Rabbi - They have been family

Much hatzlachah

Much love

Much gratitude

With lasting memories

The Taubenfeld Family

Silver Sponsor

Thank you for all the effort you have spent

over these 42 years

in order to build the warm, welcoming community

that is Congregation Agudath Israel.

We have all benefitted greatly!

With our sincere appreciation,

Shani & Louis Drogin

Silver Sponsor

Thank you Rabbi Silverstein for building

and maintaining a thriving Jewish community

in West Essex for over 40 years.

Your presence, leadership and friendship

has greatly enriched my and my family's lives.

I wish Rita and you many more years

of health and happiness.

Eric Edelstein

Silver Sponsor

Thank you Rabbi Silverstein for helping guide us

to be the Jewish family we are today.

We feel so grateful that you have been a part of

every single one of our lifecycle events

from the highest highs to the lowest lows
imparting your wisdom and comfort along the way.

We are also grateful to be part of the CAI community

that you have built.

We wish you and Rita good health

and happiness always!

Dorie, Seth, Ila, Blake

and Noa Eisenstein

Silver Sponsor

Mazel Tov to

Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Daryl, Andy, Zachary

& Connor Epstein

Silver Sponsor

With love, respect and admiration,

we are eternally grateful for your ongoing
inspirational presence, guidance, friendship
and spiritual leadership.

You will always be a part of who we are

and who we will become as your teachings

have been instrumental to our being

and as a blessing in our life.

With love,

Marjorie and Norman Feinstein

Silver Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Dana & Doug Friedman

Silver Sponsor

Mazel Tov Rabbi Silverstein

on your 42 years of dedication to CAI!

Our membership at CAI was for 12 years

before we moved 28 years ago to Morristown,

and we have so many wonderful memories.

All the best in your future endeavors.

Bruce and Ilene Jacobs

Silver Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Elizabeth and Jonathan Liss

Silver Sponsor

Mazal tov,

Rabbi Silverstein!

We are grateful that in addition to

being a wonderful mentor, colleague,

and friend, you've also been our rabbi

since our arrival in the community

three years ago.

Wishing you continued strength

and blessing.

Rabbi Ari Lucas and Talya Oberfield

Silver Sponsor

40 years ago you won our hearts...

and some things never change!

Thank you for being

a special inspiration to our family!

Sheila and Les Lustbader

Silver Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein,

Thank you for being a friend, a teacher

and a source of guidance

for three generations of our family

during the past 37 years.

Now that Rita and you are beginning a new journey,

we wish you both many years

of good health and happiness.

With respect and affection,

Marsha and Michael Messer

Silver Sponsor

It has been a blessing to our family

to have you beside us for our many lifecycle events

over the past 36 years.

We have witnessed your passion, your leadership

and your dedication to our Congregation,

to the global Masorti movement

and to creating strong ties

between our synagogue and Israel.

We wish you and your family much joy

and good health as you enter your next chapter.

Scott and Wendy Newman

Silver Sponsor

Thank you Rabbi Silverstein

for all that you have done

to create a center of Jewish life

at Congregation Agudath Israel.

You enriched our lives spiritually,
culturally, educationally and socially.

Mazal Tov to you and Rita.

We wish you much joy and health

in the years ahead.

Victor, Jayne, Ethan & Aliya Nhaisi

Silver Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Carol and Harris Nydick & Family

Silver Sponsor

Hillel teaches that we should not separate
ourselves from the community.

Pirkei Avot, ch. 2, v. 4.

The Rabbi and Rita have taught us how to lead
a community with grace.

Stuart & Debbie Rabner

Silver Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein, Mazel Tov!

Thank you for all you have done

to build the wonderful community that is CAI!

Wishing you and Rita all the best

for a lifetime of health and happiness!

Debbie, Scott, Eliana and Talia Rosen

Silver Sponsor

With deepest gratitude to

Rabbi Silverstein

for guiding our family's Jewish Journey

through so many life-cycle events

over these past decades.

Mazal Tov!

Paula and David Saginaw

Silver Sponsor

"This is where your life has arrived after all the years

of effort and toil; Look back with graciousness

and thanks on all your great and quiet achievements"

Reflection by John O'Donohue

Mazel Tov Rabbi - Thank you for being a part of

four generations of our family and sharing in

our many lifecycle events. We wish you and Rita

good health and joy as you enter your next chapter.

Best wishes, Margie and Larry Samuels,

Brian Samuels, Eric Frishman,

Rebecca, Eric, Bryn and Ayla Nelson

Silver Sponsor

Rabbi and Rita:

Words are inadequate to express the enormous impact you have had on our lives. Thank-you for awakening our strong Jewish identity. Thank-you for instilling in us our love of Israel. Thank-you for introducing us to some of our closest friends, members of our original chavurah. Thank-you for encouraging us to send our children to Camp Ramah where they made lifelong friendships and where Danielle met her lifetime partner. Thank-you for your Shabbat morning services and our walks home together. We will miss you but will never forget how you changed our lives.

Janice, Barry, Danielle (Adi),

Rachel, and Max Schindler

Silver Sponsor

Thank you Rabbi Silverstein for making CAI

the "Beacon on the hill"

that attracted the best community around.

From marrying us back in 1986 - "Randy and Mary,

you know who I mean" - we are grateful for

the strong support you gave us, whether it be folkdancing

or singing or seders or bringing music programs to CAI.

You've taught us through your sermons and teachings

how to be better Jews and we have learned so much

from your leadership by example.

May you and Rita have the most enjoyable

and rewarding retirement. Mazel tov!

With love and friendship,

Randi and Murray Spiegel

Silver Sponsor

To our dear friend and Rabbi MAZEL TOV

and TODA RABA!

You have been there steadfastly for us for the good,

the bad and everything in between!

We THANK YOU sincerely with our Heads, Hands
and Hearts for always making us feel welcome
and at home!!!

You are truly a special person!!!

With LOVE

The Steinberg Family

Silver Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

The Atlas Family

Bronze Sponsor

Dear Rabbi Silverstein,

Thank you for your many years

of support and leadership.

You have been an integral part of our family
through out newlywed phase, baby namings,
b'not mitzvah, and Israel experiences.

You have had an indelible impact on our lives.

We wish you a future filled with good health,
and much love. B'ahava,

Stephanie, Alan, Rebecca

and Rachel Bonder

Bronze Sponsor

Thank you, Rabbi Silverstein,

for always being there for our family.

Your kindness, understanding and guidance

will remain in our hearts forever.

With deepest gratitude,

Lynda and Craig Brown

Bronze Sponsor

עשה לך רב, וקנה לך חבר

Get yourself a Rabbi/teacher;
Acquire a friend.
- Pirkei Avot 1:6

We have been blessed with both.

Cantor Joel & Nancy Caplan

and Family

Bronze Sponsor

"The reward of a thing well done is to have done it"-

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dear Rabbi Silverstein,

It is with great pride that we celebrate your 42 years

of dedicated service to CAI as religious and spiritual leader,

teacher, counselor, and consoler. You have artfully and lovingly

overseen the expansion of our physical space for gathering,

the growth of our membership, and the enrichment of

the individual lives of countless congregants and families.

For this and much more we say thank you, and we extend

our warmest wishes to you and Rita for your continued sense

of fulfillment and joy during this next phase of your lives.

Karen and Ted Eisenberg

Bronze Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Seth, Samantha, Abby & Alix Fliegler

Bronze Sponsor

To Rabbi Alan Silverstein,

Our Family Rabbi, Our Synagogue Rabbi, Our World Rabbi

You have been our Rabbi for so many family life cycle events.

From Births & Bnai Mitzvahs to Funerals. Your Chavarah

program enriched our CAI community life. You taught us that observance was not all or nothing but a continuous climb

up the ladder of observance. With our multiple generation participation in the Caldwell Jewish community, we truly appreciate your leadership that has enabled CAI

to grow into the top tier of Conservative Synagogues.

Best wishes on your well-deserved retirement.

Saul z'l & Francis z'l Franklin,

Edward z'l & Helga z'l Franklin

Donna, Arthur, David & Sarah Franklin

Bronze Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein,

Mazel Tov! You are truly one of a kind.

Thank you for your warm and welcoming heart.

You have touched our hearts in countless ways.

Wishing you and your beautiful family
continued good health, laughter and success.

You will be missed.

Alison and Lee Frost & Family

Bronze Sponsor

Dear Rabbi Silverstein

Thank you for being there with us
all along our Jewish Journey

The Gladstein Family

Bronze Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Phil and Judy Kruger/Levenstein

Bronze Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein,

You have been a guidepost in the religious journey

of so many and, for those of us who traveled

more meandering Jewish paths than others,

you have been a beacon.

Thank you for a lifetime of dedicated teaching,

caring, and sound counsel.

With sincere gratitude

and best wishes for your retirement,

Mary, Andrew, Blake & Whitney Messer

Bronze Sponsor

Thank you Rabbi Silverstein

for your leadership and friendship

and for being a part of many family celebrations.

We wish you and Rita an enjoyable retirement.

Mazel tov,

Hilary and Howard Rabner

Lauren (Liam) and Jonathan

Bronze Sponsor

Thank you

for always providing guidance

to our family.

Michele and Larry Raiken

Bronze Sponsor

In honor of Alan Silverstein, our wonderful Rabbi and teacher.

May you go from strength to strength.

Renée and Joel, Beth and Scott,

Ella, Alexandra and Sam Reiser

Bronze Sponsor

In thanking you for your leadership,
inspiration, support, encouragement

and service to our family, CAI

and the local and global community,

we would also like to celebrate our friendship

with you and Rita.

We wish you both good health and spirits,

much nachas, joy, laughter,

and continued love of learning and shared visions.

Love,

The Akselrad Family

Bronze Sponsor

We are so honored to call

Rabbi Alan Silverstein our "Rav",

and Rabbi Silverstein and Rita

our Friend and our Family.

Mazel Tov on beginning this new chapter

of your lives.

May you continue to be blessed with health,
happiness and vision.

Susan and Joseph Werk

Tzedakah Sponsor

Mazel Tov Rabbi on 42 years!!!

Thank you for your leadership of
our community.

We are so blessed that we were able to have
you officiate at Izzy's zoom bris and
our wedding.

Thank you for helping us form our family.

Peri, Blake, Dahlia and Izzy Shapiro/Edelstein

Torah Sponsor

Thank you Rabbi Silverstein for 40 years

of your wonderful leadership

and for always being there

for our family

and celebrating many joyous

occasions with us.

Stephen and Robin Abrams

Torah Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein,

Thank you for your friendship

and many greatly appreciated services to my family

over the 29 years of our membership in CAI.

My best wishes for Rita's and your

long-continued health

and enjoyment of your family.

Hy Fisher

Torah Sponsor

We salute Rabbi Silverstein's

remarkable accomplishments over the past 42 years

as the leader of the CAI community and as a visionary

in the Jewish world at large.

Together with Rita, the Silversteins have made an indelible

and long lasting impression; Kol HaKavod!

We cherish the relationship which our family has enjoyed with you

throughout this incredible journey, from day one

all the way to the closing act.

We wish you and Rita continued good health

and success in all of your endeavors.

With great admiration,

Kann Family

Torah Sponsor

Dear Rabbi Silverstein:

We join hundreds of congregants in congratulating you

in building Agudath Israel into such a vibrant

community of worship, study and social action

on behalf of Jews and the larger community.

As a leader of the Conservative and Zionist movements,

you have instilled in all of us the love of Israel,

respect for diversity and Jewish community.

May you, your partner Rita and family enjoy

your well deserved retirement.

With best wishes and much gratitude,

Max and Gail Kleinman

Torah Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein, Thank you for being a part of our lives. We cherish the memories of celebrating with you during mitzvahs and truly appreciate your counsel and support during times of sickness and uncertainty. Your sermons over the years have been topics of conversations and provided laughter and learning. Your passion and commitment to everything from the CAI community to Israel, has been inspirational. We are going to miss you, your wisdom, candor, and humor. We wish you rest, relaxation, and lots of time to spend with your family. Mazel Tov!

Linda, Mike, Ben, Sadie and Alexandra Lowenthal

Torah Sponsor

Thank you for filling our HEADS with Jewish knowledge,

wisdom, history and context. Thank you for filling our HEARTS

with love for Jewish community, most especially at CAI.

Thank you for filling our HANDS with opportunities

for meaningful, holy work at CAI and beyond.

You have left a lasting impact on our lives

and the Jewish world at large. We are forever grateful.

Wishing you and Rita much joy and health

as you begin this next chapter.

With love and appreciation,

Debbie, David, Sam and Michael Lurie

Torah Sponsor

Congratulations to CAI

for reaching this
Centennial milestone!

Julie and Brett Rosen

Torah Sponsor

"Assume for yourself a Rav,
acquire for yourself a friend."

Pirket Avot, chapter 1, verse 6

We have been blessed to have you

and Rita as our Rav and Rebbetzin!

Marianne and Larry Shulman

Torah Sponsor

Mazel Tov to

Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Jordan, Joseph, Harrison

and Max Shumofsky

Torah Sponsor

Thank you

Rabbi Silverstein,

we are grateful that you have been our spiritual leader

since we first moved to the community.

We truly appreciate all you have done for CAI.

Caryn, Brian, Evan and Lauren Snerson

Torah Sponsor

Thank You to

Rita and Rabbi Alan

for your inspiring 42 years

of leadership at CAI

and for your friendship.

Susan & Elliot Stupak

Torah Sponsor

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader

and for positioning CAI

for the next 100 years.

From strength to strength!

Grace, Gabby, Elly and David Sumka

Torah Sponsor

Thank you Rabbi Silverstein for your
incredible and inspiring spiritual leadership
and Israel advocacy.

We're sorry we only caught the final quarter
of your tenure!

The Scherzer Family

Tikkun Olam Sponsor

Dear Rabbi Silverstein,

Mazal tov on 42 years of leadership, dedication,

and service to the Jewish people and to our community!

Thank you for immediately welcoming our family

to Congregation Agudath Israel. You have been an inspiration to us

and because of you we strive to be more committed, educated,

dedicated and prouder Jews.

We will miss your warm smile and, of course, your jokes!

Wishing you and Rita a wonderful retirement.

With much love and gratitude,

Alexis, Matt, Sophie and Marley

Tikkun Olam Sponsor

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI

and for building

such a special community.

Anonymous

Tikkun Olam Sponsor

June, 2021 Dear Rabbi Silverstein, Like so many other families at Congregation Agudath Israel, we can not begin to thank you enough for all that you have given us. You have created a warm and welcoming community- a true reflection of you and Rita! We have learned so much from your inspired teaching, and are so appreciative of the vast wealth of knowledge you have generously shared. We have been enriched by your wisdom, and continue to be guided by the dedication to those causes you hold so dear. We hope that when you look back and reflect upon your incredible four decades at CAI, you will see the impact you have had, not only on your congregational family, but on the community at large, and will continue to feel the love and respect we all have for you. May you and Rita be blessed with countless joyous moments with Rebecca and Arlo, David and Lisa and your beautiful grandchildren. We wish you health and joy as you begin this exciting new chapter.

May it be all you hope for and more!

With love and gratitude,

Annie, Beth and Howard Cannon

Tikkun Olam Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Rachel, Mark, Samantha & Eric Davis

Tikkun Olam Sponsor

Dear Rabbi Silverstein:

Yasher koach on 42 years as our rabbi!

You have been our "pied piper", engaging us in Jewish study, tikkun olam,

in applying Jewish principles to our civic, professional, and social lives,

and being there for each other in caring ways.

You enabled us to learn from speakers from Jewish national and international

organizations, local interfaith and civic communities, and facilitated the creation

of strong friendships, with love of Judaism, the Jewish people, and Israel.

You have been with us through happy and also challenging times

in our personal lives. Wishing you and Rita a wonderful retirement,

good health, more time to be with your beautiful family, and good surprises

in this next phase of your lives!

With love, friendship and respect,

Harriet Sepinwall & Jeffrey Rosenberg

and Family

Tikkun Olam Sponsor

When we came to visit CAI for the very first time

25 years ago, you noticed us standing in the back of the sanctuary

and immediately came down from the bima to greet

and welcome us. From that moment we knew we belonged.

Thank you for making this community our second home

and for your incredible 42 years of visionary leadership.

We are grateful for the wisdom, inspiration and spiritual guidance

that you have provided to our family over the years.

We wish you and Rita good health and much joy

as you begin this exciting new chapter.

Mazel Tov! With Love,

Orna Rappoport, David, Alli and Ben Moses

& the grandparents from Montreal

Tikkun Olam Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

The Lewis Family

Tikkun Olam Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

The Weisleder Family

Tikkun Olam Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein and Rita,

Wishing you the best in retirement.

What you have meant to the Weilgus crew over
almost the last 40 years cannot be measured
in words. From walking to shul together,

to officiating over so many life cycle events,

to always being available to counsel

and offer great wisdom,

as well as being the great leader

of our shul, we thank you 1 million times over.

Stan, Lesley, Andrew, Ava, Sara (Roxin),

and Michael and Courtney Roxin

Chai Sponsor

Mazel Tov to

Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Liad, Liza, Benjamin

and Abigail Amir

Chai Sponsor

"There are three crowns, The crown of Torah,

the crown of priesthood, and the crown of royalty,

But the crown of a good name exceeds them all"

Thank you Rabbi Silverstein for your 42 years

of leadership, inspiration and friendship in helping

to make Congregation Agudath Israel

such a vibrant community.

May you and Rita enjoy your well deserved retirement.

Mazel Tov!

Love, Greta and Ira Cohen

Chai Sponsor

Mazel Tov to

Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years as
a visionary leader at CAI.

Amy, Larry, Ariella and Jonathan Dodyk

Chai Sponsor

We wish you and Rita happiness and good health

in this next chapter of your life -- retirement!

We know that you will continue to provide inspiration

to those around you and our congregation.

Thank you for your leadership and friendship
and all that you have done for the
Congregation Agudath Israel,

our community and our family.

Linda and Les Elfenbein

Chai Sponsor

Mazel Tov to

Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years as
a visionary leader at CAI.

Eta Gershen & Steven Cohen and Family

Chai Sponsor

Under your care, we grew from a small shul

to a thriving religious institution, and you inspired

us all along the way. If you ever added up every number

of every list you ever thought up for every speech

you gave over these 42 years, it wouldn't come close

to how much you've meant to us.

We wish you and Rita much happiness and good health

on this next part of your life's journey. Mazel Tov!

With love,

The FISHMAN Family

Eileen, Sandy, Adam and David

Chai Sponsor

Thank you, Rabbi Silverstein, for being an integral part of our family's life cycle events.

You have been a source of support and guidance in times of joy and in times of sadness. You officiated at Marisa's bat mitzvah and Jason's bar mitzvah, and years later at the funerals of parents/grandparents Rose Ginsberg and Heinz Ostheimer. You officiated at the wedding (Marisa and Dan), and years later at the bris of son/grandson, Adam.We wish you and Rita all good things during this new phase of your lives.

Marisa, Dan, Ari and Adam Fishman

Laura and David Ostheimer

Chai Sponsor

Dear Rabbi Silverstein:

Thank you for your welcoming presence

during our 35 years at CAI.
Your leadership has inspired us

to try to climb your ladder of commitment.

Best wishes to you and Rita

on your retirement.

Marvin and Phyllis Friedman

Chai Sponsor

Sixteen years ago, we joined CAI with glee

We heard that Rabbi Silverstein made you feel like family

Classic warm services, with a modern touch

Made us love the minion and to daven much

Matt and David, Bar Mitzvah boys

Learned their Hebrew and Jewish joys

They always liked to hear your talk

To be proud as Jews, to walk the walk

Arthur and Norma Daum enjoyed services and programs, they thought you were the best

You treated them with kind respect and laid their souls to rest

All the classes that Fern took

Learning things not in a book

Jewish values, Yiddishkeit

Learn the truth and know what's right

Facts on Israel, our support can't wait

We must stand up for the Jewish state

You helped to shape and hone my views

Not to trust what's in the news

We wish you well in your future endeavors - you will be in our hearts forever

Love,

Fern, Mark, Matthew & David Kumar

Chai Sponsor

Dear Rabbi Silverstein,

Wishing you and Rita
health, happiness and all good things

in your retirement.

You leave behind a wonderful legacy.

Best wishes,

Blanche Lerner & Family

Chai Sponsor

Where has 41 years together gone between us?

My husband Manny and I met you when we were

temporarily living with my parents in 1980

after he finished school. Manny was a city boy like you

from Philly, but not planning a life here in "the sticks".

Then we met you and we stayed in the Caldwells

and raised our family along with all our Franklin family.

You helped us with great joys of baby namings,

all the way to end of life with sadness.

I am grateful to have had you with me.

With love,

Carol Morman

Chai Sponsor

ב''ה ״אין הקב׳׳ה נותן גדולה לאדם אלה לאחר שבודקו בדבר קטן ואחר כך מעלהו לגדולה.״ [שיר השירים רבה, ב]

Rabbi Alan Silverstien has been the embodiment of Tikkun Olam to me; in בכל רמ״ח אבריו ושסה גידיו; Every component of the human soul and every component of the human body correlates to one of the 613 תרי״ג מצוות. Over the past 42 years Rabbi Silverstien's humble, self-sacrificing personality, thirst for knowledge; set direction, offer inspiration and vision to where our growing Agudath Israel Congregation and the Conservative Judaism were headed. Although things were moving fast, and earth-shattering events were happening daily, he had the Integrity and the wisdom to walk that tight rope between the Orthodox, Catholic Church, Secular, and the conservative Community. Demonstrating true Jewish leadership to do the right thing, standing upright before G-d, Torah, and the people of Israel while infusing his Yiddishkeit in all. For 42 years Rita, Rebeca, David, Arlo and Lisa were not in the center of the limelight. Nevertheless, Rita, was just as modest and self-sacrificing standing by her husband the author of many articles, books and the shepheard of a growing congregation. While Rabbi Silverstein was representing the Jewish people on countless arenas, she was the one standing steadfast raising her family, providing unequivocal support to the Rabbi all along being committed to her loved ones and our Congregation. "An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels." Proverbs 31:10-31 ESV Thank You and your family for being with our family through the rollercoaster of life; our good milestones, and some that we had no choice but to face. At any time in our lives, we couldn't ask for a better spiritual leader! We wish you and Rita all the best as you start your journey in your new chapter of your lives together enjoy one another and your family.

With All Our Love, Iris, Duby, Oren, Tal, Emma and Mila Moskowitz

הֵיטִיבָה יְהוָה לַטּוֹבִים וְלִישָׁרִים בְּלִבּוֹתָם. [תהילים קכה, ד] ואתם חזקו ואל ירפו ידיכם כי יש שכר לפעולתכם [דברי הימים ב טו, ז]

Chai Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein, your spiritual leadership
has left an enduring imprint on our lives.

Your steadfast service to our congregation

and the Conservative Jewish movement

has been a blessing to us all.

Love and happiness to you, Rita, and family!

Deborah & Jeffrey Orens

and

Rebecca & Miriam Kinburn

Chai Sponsor

Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Silverstein!

Thank you for your 42 years

as a visionary leader at CAI.

Judy and Adam Schlesinger

Chai Sponsor

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Alan and Rita Silverstein!

From the Synagogue staff:

Cantor Joel Caplan
Dorit Elie

Rosalie Felberbaum Karen Frank

Jacelyn Gluska Stacey Gold

Micki Hardenberg Rabbi Ari Lucas

Debbie Lurie Andrea Malmud

Telma Ojer Jessica Pablo

Elizabeth Payne Ramon Quintana

Allison Robinson Melissa Steb

Lori Weinberg Susan Werk

Geula Zamist

Plus the ECC Faculty and Religious School Faculty

Mitzvah Sponsor

As you begin the next part of your journey,
we wish you and your family
much joy and happiness.

Carol and Marc Berman and Family

Mazel Tov Rabbi!
Thank you for transforming not only CAI,
but our entire family as well!
Much love and best wishes,

Howard, Anne, Matt, Alli & Jillian Burg

Mitzvah Sponsor

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years as a visionary
leader at CAI.

Judy Gould & Michael Cavalier

Thank you, Rabbi Silverstein, for welcoming us
30 years ago when we arrived from Texas!
CAI quickly became our home!
Wishing you and Rita a wonderful future!

Babette, Jeff, Jared, Joel, Madison and Mira Davis

Mitzvah Sponsor

Rabbi, Thank you for your inspiration and your vision
in initiating our Jewish film adventure.
We are grateful for your leadership and friendship.
Mazel Tov
Barbara and Michael Erlichman

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years
as a visionary leader at CAI.

Steven and Joyce Fichtenbaum

Mitzvah Sponsor

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Your inspiring leadership, warmth and humor
have been a cornerstone of our unique
and wonderful CAI community. Thank you.
Linda, Neil, Jason, Natasha
and Jeremy Freeman

Thank you Rabbi for being our friend,
Our family and our spiritual leader.

Helaine & Richard French
Lauren, Jeffrey, Dylan & Brett Kohlberg
Abby & Rob Ramirez

Mitzvah Sponsor

THANK YOU Rabbi Silverstein.
Your classes were illuminating and enjoyable.
You were always approachable and helpful.

BEST WISHES,
Susan & Richard Kogan

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!!
Our family salutes you for your vision, leadership,
and compassion these past years as the Rabbi of CAÍ!!
Alvin and Ronnie Konner & Family

Mitzvah Sponsor

Rabbi, a chance meeting with you at the JEA led Barry
and I to move to the Caldwells ... Thank you & Rita
for all you have done to make CAI our spiritual home!
Marjorie Rappaport Rozman

Rabbi Silverstein - You have taught by word, deed & example. More than Torah, you have taught us what it means to be a mensch. To thousands of CAI members, you have been a friend in good & bad times. You have been the steady guide on whom we can always rely. You see the best in each of us & you bring out the best in each of us. It has been our זכוּת that you have been our רב and חבר.
With love from Rebecca Glass & Derek Fields

Mitzvah Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein, With much appreciation, we honor your great achievements in building a vibrant community of "Living Judaism" in Caldwell which serves the entire MetroWest community AND in vitalizing & connecting Jewish communities & Jews of all ages in Europe, North & South America, Israel, & throughout the world. You are truly a gifted leader & teacher & an inspiration to us all! Wishing you & Rita a healthy, enjoyable, & meaningful retirement - and hoping that you will continue to be a part of our lives. With Highest Regards, Diane and David Reidenberg

Mazel Tov Rabbi on your extraordinary work for CAI
and worldwide Jewry. You educated and warmly supported
our family through life cycle events.
Best wishes.
Jeanne and Joe Samet

Mitzvah Sponsor

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years
as a visionary leader at CAI.

Sue & Seth Udasin

We are grateful for your spiritual guidance & friendship for almost 40 years.
We wish you & Rita good health & happiness.

Mazel Tov!
Judy & Harvey Zeller

Tradition Sponsor

Rabbi Alan Silverstein has meant a great deal to the Adelberg family. He helped us make the connection between Torah & our lives & he did so with understanding of both. He knows every member of the congregation & cares about each & every one of us.
Naomi Adelberg

We found a home in this wonderful Kehillah.
Thank you for your vision, leadership, and friendship.
Jean and Ben Alter

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years as a
visionary leader at CAI.

Hope, Paul, Toren, Ella, Sion and Nadav Aronoff

Mazel Tov! With Love, From the Longest Continuous Chavurah:
The Bedells, Cytrons, Elmowitzes, Munds, Pajonks, Reisers,
Shufros, Vichnesses, J. Fabricant & Rabbi Saltzman

Tradition Sponsor

Alan, Thank you for your friendship, partnership & mentorship
to our family and to AIPAC. See you in Israel
Nora and Richard Berger

Dear Rabbi and Rita,
Thank you for building a community for all of us. Fond Memories!
Irma, Peter, Jana & Irina Berman

There are no words to describe our thanks for 42 years of inspiring,
caring, & mostly friendship. We love you!
The Fertel Family: Bonnie & Richard, Pamela, Marc & Janie, and Jill & Anton

Mazel Tov Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for 42 years of leadership, scholarship and inspiration.
Fran & Jeff Chase

Tradition Sponsor

Mazel Tov and Thank You to our Rabbi Silverstein for your leadership.
Wishing you and Rita every happiness!
Joan Bronspiegel and Stuart Dickman

Thank you for your leadership and spiritual guidance.
Many blessings ahead as you move forward on your journey.
David and Lois Dranikoff

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years as a visionary leader at CAI.
Diane Edelson

Mazel Tov on 42 years of raising the standard for rabbinic leadership!
The Shandler Family

Tradition Sponsor

With gratitude to Rabbi Alan & Rita Silverstein
for building this warm & embracing community.
Fondly, The Finkels

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!!
Thank you for all that you have done for CAI and the community!
Jodi Friend

It's been a privilege to know you, work with you
and study with you for 42 years. Mazel Tov.
Lee & Joyce Gladstein

The Hammerman Family celebrates Rabbi Silverstein's CAI,
Conservative/Masorti Movement leadership & his encouragement.
Rabbi Richard and Sharon Hammerman & Family

Tradition Sponsor

Mazel Tov Alan! From your friends from the Overbrook "shtetl"
and the Lamberton "Yard"! Best wishes!
Evie and Gary Kabler

Mazel Tov on your long-awaited retirement.
Thank you for being part of our family's Jewish history for 3 decades.
Therese Lowenthal

Thank you for persistent yet soft approach
and for being a visionary dedicated to Klal Yisroel.
Marc Goldmann & The Saw You at Sinai Team

Mazel Tov and thanks for your dedicated, inspiring service at CAI
and for the many family mitzvah services.

Helaine and Michael Mund & Family

Tradition Sponsor

Dear Rabbi and Rita, Thank you for creating such a wonderful community!
Love, Art and Felice Nichols & Family

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years as a visionary leader at CAI.
Marji Nydick

Rabbi Silverstein -
With gratitude for your tremendous partnership with our school!
GOA Administration & Board

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years as a visionary leader at CAI.
Nogah & Bruce Revesz

Tradition Sponsor

Thank you for helping to start our careers of Jewish service.
Mazal tov on your retirement after 42 amazing years.
Sharon and Rabbi Michael Safra

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years as a visionary leader at CAI.
Ronna, Rob, Rachel & Adam Scheckman

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years as a visionary leader at CAI.
Robert and Nanci Schwartz

Rabbi Silverstein -
Thank You for being so important to our family for last 25 years.
Love, The Soudry Family

Tradition Sponsor

Rabbi Silverstein & Rita,
Thank you for 42 yrs of compassion and service to our CAI Community.
Arnold & Nina Wasserman

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Silverstein!
Thank you for your 42 years as a visionary leader at CAI.
Terry Weinshank

Mazel Tov Rabbi Silverstein. Thank you for your 42 years leading CAI
and for the classes both of us enjoyed so much.
Maxine and Herb Wolf

Mazel Tov Sponsor

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Mazel Tov Sponsor

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