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Chicago Yachad

Thank you to my family for their support

and understanding during my residence at the office

these past few weeks.

Love,
Elliot / Abba

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Thank you to Dr. Tzivia Jofen and Mr. Ken Saibel

and the professional team from National Yachad

for their support and guidance!

Elliot

Chicago Yachad

Thank you to Yachad Chicago
for their heart and hard work on behalf of everyone in our community.

Mazel Tov to tonight's Lev Zahav Awardees, our very own

Stan and Mashie Gertz, one of the most indefatigable, driven and

giving couples in our city,

and

to tonight's Community Service Awardees, Debra and Ira Clair,
for all they do for our community and for Yachad Chicago.

From the Rabbanim and Kehilla of Beis Medrash Mikor Hachaim

Chicago Yachad

Mazel Tov to Mashie & Stan Gertz,

longtime dedicated leaders and supporters of Yachad.

We thank you for your professionalism, your sage advice

& leadership and your deep commitment to Yachad.

You have be a driving force in the success of Chicago Yachad.

Kol Hakavod to Debra & Ira Clair. You have truly been

hands on in everything that you do

for many years helping Yachad to grow.

It is an honor to pay tribute to you this evening.

We suppose someone else will have to handle

the logistics for tonight.

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Chicago Yachad

Thank you to the dedicated group of board members and lay leaders

who helped make tonight possible.

Yasher Koach to Elliot Cohen for all of his effort tonight

and throughout the rest of the year to bring Chicago Yachad to new heights.

We look forward to watching Chicago Yachad continuing to grow to serve

even more individuals and their families in the future.

With much appreciation.

Avrohom Adler Ken Saibel Tzivia Jofen
International Director Associate Director Director, National

Departments

Chicago Yachad

Builder

We are pleased to join the community in honoring

Stan and Mashie Gertz

for your support of and commitment to Yachad.

Having inspired your children with your dedication,

you have made leadership a family affair.

We thank you for all you do for Yachad and Chicago Jewry

and the Brickyard Bank.

Rickey and Gale Rothner

Leader

Thank you to the dedicated members

of our Advisory Board.

As we continue to grow our operation,

your guidance, support and advice

are critical, and of course,

always appreciated!

- Elliot

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How well do you really know Stan and Mashie?
The following is a quiz that will show your real understanding of who they are.
1. As a child Mashie was known for

a) Being very shy
b) Being very exuberant
c) Being very fastidious when she ate
d) Being very kind to her sisters

2. As a child Stan

a) Thought there was a giant pig in the back yard
b) Locked everyone out of the house
c) Always cleaned up his room before Shabbos
d) Never threatened his sisters with death or destruction

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3. Mashie's English name is
a) Melanie
b) Meagan
c) Michelle
d) Maura

4. Stan's full name is
a) Sanford (after the sitcom Sanford and Son)
b) Sandy (after the beach)
c) Stanford (after the university and one of his Zadie's friends)
d) Stanley (after Stanley Steemer)

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5. Stan and Mashie's first date
a) Was so brief nobody thought they would date again
b) Was so long Stan thought they might be engaged by the time it ended
c) Was in jeopardy when the Garelicks realized Stan is a Sox fan
d) Was at Six Flags, leading to their many family trips there in future years

6. When Mashie came to dinner at the Gertz house the first time

a) She was concerned about whether the pinwheels she was offered were any good
b) She knew the correct answer to "Is 'I mean what I say' the same as 'I say what I mean.'"?
c) Wondered what she had gotten herself into
d) Thought the Gertz family was quite interesting

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7. When Stan and Mashie's kids wake up in the middle of the night

a) They immediately call for Mashie
b) They immediately call for Stan
c) They call 911
d) They realize the situation is hopeless and go back to sleep

8. In their spare time

a) Mashie has no spare time! She is raising five kids and teaching full time
b) Stan has no spare time! He is helping to run a demanding business

and studying Torah
c) Mashie reads any novel she can get her hands on
d) Stan tries to get some sleep

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9. Stan and Mashie are known for

a) Their concern for other people and their generous hospitality
b) Their wonderful dispositions and sense of humor
c) Their devotion to their family and friends
d) Their contributions to many organizations that are integral

to the welfare of the Jewish community
e) All of the above

If you can answer all the questions correctly, we will make you

an honorary family member, but only if you are sure

that is something you want.

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We are so very proud of our children.

May they continue to have the strength

to give to others and set an example

for our wonderful grandchildren.

We love you.

Mom and Dad Gertz

Chai

To our dear children and grandchildren

(in Bergenfield, Silver Spring,

Yerushalayim and Washington Heights)

We thank you this evening for partnering with us

from before you even understood what we were doing.

Your cooperation and enthusiastic participation

in our various chesed and organizational activities

allowed us to give back to our neighborhood,

schools, shuls, and community.

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Chai

We hope that you all will live life to the fullest,

and will continue to grow as Torah-true

and committed bnei- and bnot-Torah.

May Hakadosh Baruch Hu give you the koach

and ability to continue to "get it" as you become and remain

active members of your various communities

and of klal Yisrael, ad me'ah v'esrim shanah,

and may you always be a source of pride

and nachas to our entire family!!

Love,

Abba & Ema

Chai

In loving tribute to our parents:

Carol Salinger, biz hundred un tzvantzig
Leonard Salinger, z"l
Esther Clair, a"h
Sholem Clair, z"l

without whose nurturing, support and guidance

we would never have been able to make the important decisions

we have made in our lives to get us to this point.

We hope that we, our children and grandchildren continue to embody

the lessons we have learned from our parents.

Debra & Ira

Chai

To Stan & Mashie

and our colleagues on the Yachad board

We know what it takes to make everything happen

when it should, and as it should,

and that it doesn't happen by itself or by magic.

Yasher kochachem for everything you do

for Yachad. Tizku L'mitzvot!!

Debra & Ira

Chai

To Elliot and everyone else involved

in planning and organizing tonight's dinner and ad journal

Your dedication and tireless work on behalf of Yachad is remarkable!

You have answered our questions, reassured us,

handled the last minute pressures and produced

an outstanding evening that is a credit to each of you

and to Chicago Yachad and its amazing members.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

With deepest appreciation,

Debra & Ira

Chai

Mazel Tov Stan and Mashie

on this well deserved honor!

Continued Hatzlacha in all the wonderful work

you do on behalf of our community.

Michael & Julie Klein

Chai

Stan and Mashie-

Congrats on this well-deserved honor.

You are true Baalei Chesed and the work you do

for Klal Yisrael is unbelievable.

We wish you only continued Nachas

from each other and your entire family!

Joshua and Michal Rosen

Supporter

Mazal tov to Mashie and Stan

on your well-deserved honor,

and thank for all that you do

for Yachad and for the whole community.

Also, thank you to Mashie for being

such a great 4th and 5th grade teacher!!!

Tami and Shlomo Drapkin

Supporter

In honor of my wonderful grandson

Michel Lis

May you continue to grow and thrive.

Thank you, Yachad!

Grandma Rachel from Hartford

Supporter

Mazel Tov to our honorees

Stan & Mashie Gertz

and

Ira & Debra Clair

for your tireless efforts

on behalf of Yachad.

Susan, Shabsa and Michel Lis

Supporter

Thank you to our wonderful

Director of Yachad, Elliot Cohen-

your leadership is inspirational.

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Hakarat HaTov to our stellar

Yachad Day Program leader,

Sherra Bloomenkranz,

on a great first year of the program.

Susie, Shabsa and Michel Lis

Supporter

Mazel tov Stan and Mashie!

Thank you for all that you do

for Yachad and for

the community in general.

From Noah and Marnina Rosen & Family

Partner

Thank you to my colleagues at NCSY!

רבי יוסי אומר: שכן טוב -

ישתדל האדם שיהיה לו שכן טוב שילמד ממנו

מעשים טובים וזה יותר חשוב מחבר טוב

כי החבר נמצא עם האדם רק ביום

והשכן נמצא עמו ביום ובלילה

- Elliot

Friend

Mazel Tov to the Gertzes

on this well deserved honor!

Gittie and Moshe Appel

Friend

Two things:

1) Ad: To the Gertzes - This honor isn't really deserved,

but mazel tov anyway!

2) Please sit us with the Saltzmans

Ad change:

To the Gertzes - mazel tov on this well undeserved honor.

From the Bassmans

Friend

Congratulations to our dear friends

Ira and Debra

on this well-deserved honor!

Best wishes for continued success

to Director Cohen!

Larry & Sharon Chambers

Friend

Mazel Tov

to the

well deserved honorees!

Friend

Mazel Tov to the Gertzs and the Clairs.

May we all sing B'yachad,

The Fensterheims

Friend

Mazel Tov to the Gertzes and the Clairs

on being honored by Yachad.

Thank you for all the time and work you put in

for this wonderful organization.

May you both continue your efforts

for this and other organizations in the community.

Steven and Linda Lavenda

Friend

Mazel Tov

to the honorees

and to

Chicago Yachad!

Sruli & Naomi Lopin

Friend

Mazal Tov

Stan and Mashie

on this well-deserved honor!

Dan & Tova Rubin

Friend

Mazel Tov

Stan and Mashie!

A well deserved honor,

you are the best!

(We miss

being your neighbors)

Love,

Ilana, Adam, Mia, Eli and Liam

Friend

In honor of the Gertz and Clair families

for all they do for our children. May they have much nachas from their children.

With much appreciation to

Sherra Bloomenkranz

and her devoted staff

of the Yachad day program.

With much appreciation,

Rabbi Moshe and Debra Soloveichik

Sponsor

Mazel Tov to the honorees

and to Chicago Yachad

Leonard and Jessica Weiss

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To Stan,

May you continue to be able to devote your time and energy

to Yachad and the Greater Chicago jewish community as well,

for G-d Willing many, many more years to come!

Mazal Tov on such a well deserved honor.

As the saying goes, "Behind every man

is an incredible woman," so as far as we are concerned,

this honor is truly deserved by Mashie as well!

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To our sister,

You are an incredibly kind and caring individual

who knows how to brighten a room with your positive energy.

You deserve to be recognized for being so hard working,

and devoted to your family and community at large.

Most of all, you deserve a medal for standing behind Stan.

With all our love,

Stacey and Avi & Sheila and Jonathan

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Mazel Tov to Stan and Mashie

on this well deserved award!

You are both an inspiration

for all of your hard work

and dedication to

the Chicago Jewish Community.

May you have mazel, brachah

and hatzlacha in everything you do!

Uncle Fred and Aunt Rina

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Stan & Mashie

Mazel Tov

on your well deserved honor!

Aunt Debbie and Uncle Ira

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Mazel Tov

Stan & Mashie Gertz

Yitzchok & Esti Blisko

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In honor of

Debra and Ira Clair

And

Mashie and Stan Gertz

May Hashem grant you the abilities and will to continue doing so much for "Am Yisrael."

With great admiration,

Yishai and Bluma Broner

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Dear Stan & Mashie,

Thank you for being my friends. Your hearts are true,

you're pals and confidants. And if you threw a party,

invited everyone you knew, you would see the biggest gift

would be from me and the card attached would say,

"thank you for being my friends."

Love,
Elliot

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Dear Ira & Debra,

Thank you for your hard work and dedication

for so many years! It's an honor to know you.

Thank you for the tremendous example

that you provide for the community and klal yisroel!

With admiration and appreciation,
Elliot

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In honor of

Stan and Mashie Gertz

Shuie and Elana Davis

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Dear Mom and Dad,

You are the greatest parents that a kid could have.

All that children really need is love and care

from their mom and dad. You have given us

that our entire lives.

You began by teaching us the ABC's and the Aleph, Beis

along with those things that nurture a child and give him

a foundation for learning the rest of his life.
You helped us to take our first steps.
You cared for us when we were sick (or pretending to be sick).
You took us on family trips that were fun

and exciting and exhausting.
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You encouraged us, and you showed us right from wrong.
You have taught us the beauty of a life filled with Torah

and Mitzvot and giving to others.
You have shown that family life

should be treasured and appreciated.
You have demonstrated and continue to demonstrate

what makes for a good life.

We feel every day the deep love that you have shared with us.

Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor.

Your Loving Children,

Eli, Ari, Rochel, Huvi and Penina

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Congratulations Debra and Ira

Thanks for all you do!

Joseph and Cathy Gluck

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In honor of

Stan and Mashie Gertz

Ben and Esther Harris

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Mazel Tov to our dear friends,

Debra and Ira, who give so much

to our community

and are so deserving of this recognition.

Randi and Michael Loskove

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We are pleased to join

in this well deserved tribute

to the Gertzes and Clairs

and recognize the great work

of Yachad!

May you all continue

to serve the community well.

Malka and Steve Miretzky

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In honor of Debra & Ira Clair,

Worthy community service awardees.

May they and their family

be blessed with much

Mazal, B'racha, Hatzlacha, B'riut,

Simcha V'Nachat always!

Mimi & Sam Seleski and family

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In honor of

Stan and Mashie Gertz

For all you do for the Chicago community.

Mazel tov on receiving the Lev Zahav Award!

Yehuda, Sarah, Dalia and Daniel Wolper

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In Honor of Mashie and Stan,

The one who hates to be the center of attention

is again called to sit at the front.
You lead by example and are an inspiration

to everyone you meet.
It's no wonder that you are being honored.

Congratulations!

We love you,

Leorah, Avrumi and Co

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Stan and Mashie-

Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor

Gary and Rochel Barron

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Dear Stan & Mashie,

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to Yachad.

You've been wonderful ambassadors and supporters

for so many years. You've stepped up whenever needed.

And what a treat it is for me to work with your kids

to further our mission of Inclusion!

Love,
Elliot

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Welcome Dina!

You're a great addition to Chicago Yachad!

- Your colleagues in Chicago & beyond

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Thank you to Sherra Bloomenkranz

and the professional staff at

Chicago Yachad Day Services.

Your dedication to our clients

and members is legendary!

Elliot

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Mazel Tov to

Debra & Ira Clair
and
Mashie & Stan Gertz

Your selfless contribution to the community

over the years is an inspiration to all of us.

May you and your families be blessed with

health and peace.

Aron Routman & Sora Faier-Routman

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Mazal Tov to Ira and Debra Clair on your well deserved honor.

Thank you for all you do in our community.

Your friends at Maot Chitim

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In honor of Stan and Mashie Gertz who give so much of themselves to make our community a much better place.

Our friendship with you and your family spans decades and we join with so many others to recognize the time and energy you give so freely to everything you do.

We love you,

Rosi Lennon and Elaine Rothner

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In honor of Stan and Mashie Gertz

The Winner Family

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In honor of Stan and Mashie Gertz

David Zuckerman

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In honor of Ira and Debra Clair on being recognized by Chicago Yachad as the Community Service awardees.

Sidney and Dale Amdur

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To the Gertzes:

Mazel Tov! You guys are awesome.

Rabbi Phil & Rachie Karesh and family

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Mazel Tov Debbie and Ira Clair on the Community Service Award!

Mike, Kathy, Steve, Julie, Karli, Ari, Ali, Jeremy, Maia and Jenny

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Mazel Tov to Stan & Mashie Gertz on your well earned honor.

David Aronin

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Mazal tov to Ira and Debra on this well-deserved honor.

You set a wonderful example of chesed and community for your children, grandchildren, and everyone who knows you.

Chazak v'amatz!

Love,

Biranit and Jonathan Cohen

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Mazal tov to the well-deserved honorees,

Stan & Mashie Gertz

Ira & Debra Clair

Wishing you continued success in helping the community.

Dr. Avy and Yisraela Dachman

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Mazel Tov to Stan & Mashie Gertz.

We feel so privileged to be your friends. Your endless

dedication to so many great causes in

Chicago is truly inspiring.

May Hashem grant you and your family health and happiness

to continue being the great leaders and role models

that you are!

Love,

The Dragons

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In honor of Stan and Mashie Gertz

Mort Einhorn

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In honor of the Gertzes

Sharon & Fred Frankel

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In honor of Debra & Ira Clair, who actively seek out opportunities to help others rather than waiting to be asked.

Their selflessness, dedication and commitment to community service are unparalleled and are truly inspiring.

May Hashem reward them for all that they do to make the lives of others better.

Elyssa & Robert Herzfeld
Robbin & Dorron Katzin

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Mazel Tov to the honorees

and to Chicago Yachad

Naftali Tzvi and Bina Levin

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Mazel Tov to the honorees

and to Chicago Yachad!

The Mayefskys

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Mazel Tov to the honorees

and to Chicago Yachad

Jay Meystel

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In honor of Ira and Debra Clair
Devoted to Family and Community

Your dedication to family, friends, the Jewish people,

and humanity, both in a professional and

personal capacity, is an inspiration.

May Hakadosh Boruch Hu grant you and your family

good health, joy, and nachas.

Your good friends,

Yochanan & Fraida Nathan and Noson & Menucha Robeson

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Mazel Tov to Debra and Ira Clair!

From your friends at Park Plaza Retirement Community.

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Mazel tov Mashie and Stan!

We are so proud of you!

Love,

Chavie & Sruly Russell

and Roni & Yudi Berkovits

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Mazel Tov to Stan and Mashie on this well deserved honor

Yasher Koach

Steve and Bobbie Schayer

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Thank you for your dedication to Yachad.

Ruth Wilk

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Mazel tov on your recognition from Yachad!
Thank you for being great friends for so many years!

Menachem & Batya Wolf