We are humbled by this honor and opportunity to thank the entire

Temple Israel Center community - clergy, staff, & membership, 

for being at the center of and enriching our Jewish life for almost 30 years.

 

Mazal Tov to Randi & Justin Kattan. We are privileged to share this wonderful night with such a lovely, deserving and committed couple.

We know the future of TIC is in great hands with leaders like you!

 

A huge thank you to Event Chairs Bree, Diana and Gail,

and the entire Gala Committee for your diligence (and persistence)

in making this such a great event.

 

With deep gratitude, love and best wishes

for the entire TIC community,

Rikki & Barry Kaplan

Mazal Tov and Yasher Koach to Rikki and Barry Kaplan on this most deserving honor. We are inspired by your leadership and commitment to TIC and the broader Jewish community, and we are humbled

to share this very special evening with you.

 

A heartfelt thank you to Bree, Diana and Gail for your tireless efforts,

creativity and many (many!) hours dedicated to planning this

extraordinary event. We are grateful to the entire Gala Committee,

clergy team and professional staff, and of course to our

dear friends and family for your support.

 

We are blessed to be a part of the TIC community.
May we go from strength to strength. Hazak!

 

With love and appreciation,

Randi and Justin Kattan

 

 

 

We are grateful for the opportunity to congratulate

Rikki and Barry on this well-deserved and special honor. You inspire all of us with your determination, commitment, knowledge and humor.

 

Your Westchester UJA Dialogue Group

Jane & Norm Alpert, Shari & Joel Beckman, Lois & Gary Claar,

Mindy & Andy Feldman, Karen & Ed Friedman, Janie & Adam Frieman, Laurie & Steven Girsky, Tara & Wayne Goldstein, Wendy & Neil Sandler, Pam & Bruce Wexler, Penny Goldsmith, and Rabbi Menachem Creditor

 

"A kluger farshteyt fun eyn vort tsvey."
(A wise man hears one word and understands two.). 

"To be a leader, you do not need a crown or robes of office. All you need to do is to write your chapter in the story, do deeds that heal some of the pain of this world, and act so that others become a little better for having known you. Live so that, through you, our ancient covenant with God is renewed in the only way that matters: in life." - Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Mazel Tov to outstanding leaders in our community,

Rikki and Barry Kaplan and Randi and Justin Kattan.
Thank you for your meaningful contributions and good deeds that are ingrained in the story of Temple Israel Center and make our community brighter and better. May you go from strength to strength

and continue to inspire those around you. 

 

With gratitude,
Temple Israel Center Board of Trustees  
 

 

"Even if the land is full of all good things, still you must plant...even if you are old, you must plant. Just as you found trees planted by others, you must plant them for your children." -Midrash Tanchuma, Kodashim 8

 

Mazel Tov to our well deserving honorees

Rikki and Barry Kaplan and Randi and Justin Kattan.

Our deepest gratitude to you for laying down your roots in our community and continuing to plant for the next generation. Your dedication

and stewardship helps to sustain Temple Israel Center

and nurture its growth for the future. 

 

With appreciation for the beautiful legacy

you are diligently carrying forward!

Temple Israel Center Executive Committee 

Westchester Jewish Community Services congratulates

our community partner,Temple Israel Center on their 2023 Gala.

 
Warmest congratulations and Kol Hakavod to honorees 

Barry and Rikki Kaplan.
WJCS is also privileged to bear witness to the Kaplan's deeply held commitment to Tikkun Olam. They are role models of the highest order

and are incredibly deserving of this honor 

 
Mazel tov, too, to Young Leadership Honorees,

Randi and Justin Kattan.
 
Seth Diamond, WJCS Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Freyer, WJCS Board President
Susan Lewen, WJCS Chief Development Officer
 

 

"And all those who faithfully engage with the needs of the community....may God give them their reward"- Shabbat Liturgy

 

Mazel tov to tonight's honorees Rikki & Barry Kaplan

and Randi & Justin Kattan on this well deserved honor.

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to ensuring quality education and social activities for the TIC Community. You are true role models of selfless leadership and we are so very grateful! May God grant you continued blessings and rewards

and much strength to continue your holy work.

 

The Temple Israel Center Education Team
Michelle Steinhart , Director of Learning and Inclusion
Arielle Richman, Assistant Director of Learning and Engagement
Gilad Ben-Zvi, Community Educator
Daniella Kamis-Brown, Education Administrative Assistant

"A blessing on your head! Mazel Tov! Mazel Tov!"

-- Fiddler on the Roof

 

Randi & Justin -- Proud doesn't even describe what we are feeling --

it is our greatest honor and JOY to celebrate the both of you

and your incredible dedication to our shul community.

Whether it's a committee, a board meeting, a basketball team

or a torah reading, you lead with a love that each

and every one of us feels. Temple Israel Center is lucky

to have you both and so are we.

 

Wishing you and the Kaplans many, many more

blessings on your heads!!!

 

Love,

Brian, Melissa, Jake & Charlotte Weiss