Dear Jill,

Thank you for your smiling face, your open heart,

your wise council and your friendship.  

Thank you for being a wonderful teacher. 

 

Congratulations on your new position at HUC. 

Your students are very lucky to have you.

 

With Love,

The Eisensteins

 

Dear Jill,

 

We are grateful for all you have done for WRT

and for our family over the years.

 

We wish you much happiness

on your journey ahead.

 

 

 

 

Dear Jill,

You have brought joy to our lives.

You have brought music to our hearts.

 

 

Thank you. 

 

For Cantor Jill,
 
For your warmth, intelligence and wisdom, thank you.
For your good instincts, your good sense,

your guidance and your friendship, thank you.

 

May you be blessed as you go on your way.
 

 

Dear Jill,

We send our heartfelt appreciation

for your dedicated leadership and creative musicality.

Your unique and exciting programs

have been inspirational to us

and provided immense enjoyment.

 

We wish you much success and joy in the future.

 

 

Fondly, 

Ann and Fred Price

 

 

Thank you for all you have done for WRT

and especially all your support of our entire family

over the years. Mazel Tov on this well deserved tribute.

 

 

 

Amy, Steve, Nicole, Alex,

Julia and Richard

The Rakoff Family

 

 

Jill, we will miss your smile, spirit, warmth and music.

Thank you for everything you have given to WRT.

 

Wishing you all the best in your future.

 

 

 

Dear Cantor Abramson,

Wishing you much happiness as you continue

on your journey. We are grateful for the years

you sang with us, inspired us, taught us

and helped us heal. You are a blessing.

 

 

L'Shalom, 

 

We're so grateful for all the musical, educational

and spiritual gifts you have shared with all of us

during your time at WRT.

 

And we deeply appreciate your caring and kindness.

Time and time again, you have uplifted us and taken

us to a higher place - for all of that, we are truly blessed.

 

Wishing you all the best as you go

from strength to strength,

 

 

 

Thank you for bringing joy and inspiration

to our lives with your extraordinary voice

and your impactful mentorship.

 

 

We wish you all the best,

 

 

Jill: Thank you for all you've done over the years

to beautify our services and amplify the importance

and meaningfulness of music in our worship.

 

Good luck on your next endeavor.

 

 

 

 

Mazel Tov Jill on this wonderful tribute.

 

Thank you so much for your dedication to WRT

and best wishes for the future.

 

 

 

 

Cantor Abramson - you took our congregation

from strength to strength and lifted us

to the heavens with your music.

 

Thank you. With love and appreciation -

 

Ruth & Andrew Suzman,

Evan, Abigail and Jeremy

 

Beautiful Voice

Loving Leader

Fabulous Friend

 

It is an honor to have journeyed so many of life's paths

with you to guide both me and our entire family.

Wishing you much personal and professional success

wherever the road may lead you.

 

Amy Cohen Bauman

Will and Rachel

 

Thank you for your love and support during the joy

and the sorrow, the mitzvahs and the mourning.

 

We will miss you and wish you

much happiness on your journey.

 

 

The Frankel Stein Family

Pam, Jon, Jacob, Eliot & Abigail

 

Mazel tov to 

Cantor Jill

and all the best for your new chapter!

 

We love you and we are grateful

for all of the guidance and music

you have provided for our family and for WRT.

 

 

Love,

Beth, Jeff, Zack, Lindsay & Carly Gelles

 

 

Jill, we have treasured your kindness

and your gifts of song

since your first days at WRT

as Jono's tutor through today.

 

We will miss you!!

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your beautiful song,

spiritual leadership and friendship!

 

We will miss you, but wish you and your family

well along life's journey!

 

 

Harriet, Doug, Amanda and Josh

The Rachlins

 

Mazel Tov to

Cantor Jill Abramson

on this wonderful tribute!

 

We are so grateful for all you have done

for the WRT community and wish you nothing but love

and happiness in your new adventures!

 

 

 

 

With appreciation for your many talents,

spiritual guidance and sincere warmth

throughout the years. We wish you much joy

and fulfillment as your journey continues.

 

 

Mazel Tov from the Wang Family

 

Cantor,

In the words of Irving Berlin,

"The Song is Ended but the Melody Lingers On."

 

Wishing you "Blue Skies"

and "Something to Dance About"

"Always."

 

 

With love from

Marjorie, Morgan, Debbie and Bob Miller

 

We are so grateful for the many wonderful years

we shared with you at WRT. Your gifts of music,

compassion and scholarship uplifted and sustained us.

 

Best wishes to you and your family

in everything life brings your way!

 

 

 Elaine, Ira, David, Abby

& Jonah Rosenstein

 

 

 

Thank you

Cantor Jill Abramson

for sharing your love, music and spirit

with the WRT community

for the past twelve years!

 

 

The Simon Family:

Ann Rose, Noah, Zach and Kara

 

 

 

Thank you for many years

of a wonderful association 

with our Temple.

 

 

Stephanie Cohen

(Mrs. Charles Cohen)

and Family

 

Mazel Tov to

Cantor Jill Abramson

on this well deserved tribute.

 

We appreciate all you have done

for our WRT family

and wish you all the best!

 

 

Lisa and Stu Alperin and family

 

 

You have been with us enhancing happy family events, 

which all my children and grandchildren remember fondly,

and also with us offering comfort at times of loss.

 

We will miss you and your glorious voice.

 

 

Beatrice Underweiser

The Underweiser and Silfin families

 

Thank you, Cantor Abramson for all you have done

for our congregation. It has been a pleasure

getting to know you over the years and we feel so lucky

that you have been a part of

our family's special milestones. 

 

We will miss you, but wish you all the best

in your new chapter. Mazel Tov!!!

 

 

Jennifer, Adam, Haley, Dylan

&  Ashley Gross

 

Thank you, Jill,

for all you have done

for the WRT community.

 

I have enjoyed your warmth, 

kindness and lovely voice.

 

 

 

Cantor Abramson: We are so thankful

for all you have done for, and your dedication to,

our family and the WRT community.

 

We wish you much happiness now and in the future.

You will be sorely missed.

 

 

With our love and appreciation,

Joey, Scott, Ryan, Mattie

& Brady Silberfein

 

Cantor Abramson,

We wanted to thank you so much

for being such a special part of our wedding day!

 

We appreciated all your guidance and support.

Your beautiful voice and spirit will be missed at WRT.

We wish you continued blessings in all your endeavors!

 

 

 

Dear Jill,
Thank you for your warmth, kindness,

and beautiful, uplifting voice.
 
We will miss you and wish you all the best!
 

With appreciation, 
Vicki, Mark, Audrey, Stephen,

& Matthew Nadler

 

 

Cantor Jill, thank you for inspiring us

with your voice and your love. Your spirituality

has been a wonderful source of strength

and enjoyment through all of our years at WRT.

 

You and your presence will be greatly missed

and always remembered.

 

 

Best,

Linda and Seth Plattus and family

 

 

For years you filled our hearts and souls with music,

love and leadership.

 

Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.

We will miss you.

 

 

 

Thank you for twelve wonderful years at WRT!

 

Thank you
for sharing your

Talent

Creativity

Leadership 

and glowing Personality.
 
Your legacy will live on!

 

Cantor Abramson,

You have brought such beautiful music

into our lives. May you continue to share

this blessing and be blessed in your own life.

We wish you so much happiness

in this next chapter. 

 

 

With gratitude and admiration,

The Suzman Family

 

 

With gratitude and love,

we honor

Cantor Jill Abramson.

 

 

The Appel Family

Roy     Alissa     Bruce    Natalie    David

 

"And Miriam was a weaver of unique variety,

the tapestry she wove was one which sang our history.

With every strand and every thread she crafted her delight!

A woman touched with spirit, she dances toward the light"

 

We treasure your spirit and your huge heart!

Always dance -toward the joy and light!

More Than Thanks and Love,

 

Nina, Michael, Leah and Cara

The Freedman Rosenbaums

 

 

Congratulations Cantor Abramson!

Thank you for your dedication

and support over the years.

Good luck to you and your family

on your future endeavors.

 

 

Jill,

Thank you so much for the spirit, beauty

and majesty your voice and guitar have added

to our worship at WRT. We will miss you

and wish you happiness

in all your future endeavors.

 

 

 

Dear Jill,                                                  

All of the Ellmans will miss you at WRT.

We feel so lucky to have had you

and your beautiful spirit all these years. 

 

Only the best to you and your family

in the years to come.

 

 

The Ellman Family

 

 

Thank you Cantor Jill

for blessing us with your voice

and inspiring us.

 

 

Gill, Peter, Davis, Holly & William

The Rittmasters

 

Dear Cantor Jill,
 
Thank you for your spiritual guidance, leadership,

kindness, and love for our family.

 

We hope your new journey is one filled

with happiness and peace.

 

 
Much Love, 
Marcia, Richard, Dana Rae and Sam

 

 

 

Thank you for all of your kindness

and compassion and the beautiful music

you have given us for so many years.

 

 

 

 

Wishing you all the best on this new chapter in your life!

Thank you for teaching us torah and enhancing services

with your beautiful voice and heart.

 

You will be missed around WRT!

 

 

Helen, Nathan, Samantha

and Rachel Bernstein

 

 

 

Jill,

Over these last twelve years, you have been

a loving presence through our individual

and collective spiritual journeys.

We will always hold that in our hearts. 

 

May the next adventure bring you great joy. 

 

 

With love and gratitude,

Randye, Gerald, Lindsay, Anna & Ethan Blitstein

 

 

 

We wish you health, peace and love;

thank you for being a spiritual leader

and having an open door and heart.

 

 

xoxo

 

"...On your journey I will bless you..."

 

Jill, we wish you personal and professional joy

on your new journey.

 

Thank you for all the blessings you've given us.

 

 

With love,

Liane, Marc, Jonathan and Mickey Carter

 

 

What will we do without you?

We will miss you so much!

Thank you for your years of service to WRT,

to the community and to the Fisches!

 

 

 

 

We are wishing you a lifetime of happiness.

Best of luck on your new journey.

 

Mazel Tov on this amazing tribute.

 

 

David, Fran, Hannah, Sydney

and Jedd Frydman

 

Thank you Cantor Abramson for your kindness

and devotion in all that you have done for WRT

and for our family. Your care and support

has made a tremendous difference in our lives.

 

Wishing you much love and good fortune

in your next adventure.

 

 

Jessica, Brian, Nash, Devin & Isabella Goldman

 

Jill - we wish you all the opportunities

to keep growing as a cantor. It is with great pleasure

that we have enjoyed your melodic participation

in services along with many other ongoing programs

at WRT. 

We will miss your enthusiasm and talents.

However, your sensitivity, caring, and concern

as a clergy member is our personal memory

which we will treasure.

 

Good luck in all endeavors.

Arlene and Lee Goldsmith

 

 

You have been a vital part of WRT

these past twelve years

and we will miss you!

 

 

 

You have brought beautiful music to WRT

in the years you have been here,

enhancing with song each experience.

Wish your music, "you make the earth move

under our feet." Sorry you "lost that loving feeling,"

but glad you aren't going so far away.

Remember when you need us, "you've got a friend"

at WRT. Wishing you luck and happiness

in your new adventure.

 

 

Dear CJ,
It's been my pleasure to have worked

and studied with you these past 12 years. 

Good luck in all future endeavors!

 
And thanks for your wonderful programs.......

and the music!!!!!
 
I'll miss you.

With great affection,
Fran Osinoff

 

 

We will miss your beautiful voice

and wise counsel, and wish you

much happiness and success 

as you embark on new adventures.

 

 

 

Cantor Abramson -- it has been a joy

getting to work with you and learn from you

over these past few years. 

This congregation will really miss you.

 

On a personal note, we're glad that you'll still be

in the area, so that Gavi, Nomi, and Eli

can continue to get together for play dates!

 

Wishing you all the best in this next stage. 

Chazak, chazak, v'nitchazeik!

-Daniel and Leah  

 

 

Thank you for a wonderful 12 years

and for keeping alive the spirit and music

of Debbie Friedman.

 

Wishing you all the best on your new journey. 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for sharing your many gifts

with WRT and with our family.

 

Wishing you much joy and love,

Erika, Art, Daniel, Adam

and Zachary Rublin

 

 

Headquarters? What is it?

It's a big building where generals meet,

but that's not important.

 

Just wanna say good luck, we're all counting on you!

 

 

 

 

We will miss you Jill.

We love the way your voice connects us to

the Creator of the Universe and opens up our hearts.

 

All the best in the years ahead, and stay in touch.

 

Warmest Wishes,

 

Larry and Shuling Smith

 

 

 

Our gratitude and affection for everything

you have done over the years.

Mazel Tov on your so well deserved honor.

 

 

Arlene Katz, Jeffrey, Jacob

and Hannah Spitzer

 

 

"Make the most of yourself ...

for that is all there is of you." 

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

 

B'hatzlacha,

 

Stephen Sabba, Claudine Gecel

& Jason Samuel Sabba

 

With love and gratitude to our friend,

colleague, mentor, and teacher.

 

We wish you and your family

 only wonderful things as you embark

on this next stage in your journey. 

 

 

Love,

Amanda, Danny, and Jed

 

 

 

Thank you for all you have done to help

make WRT the special place that it is. 

 

We will miss you and your magic.

Lots of the best of everything to you.

 

 

 

 

Thank you Jill for the wonderful memories

and everything you have done

for the WRT community!

 

We wish you the best for you and your family.

 

 

 

Cantor Jill,

We want to wish you the best of luck

on your next adventure.

We will miss your beautiful voice and your words

of wisdom, but most of all we will miss

your smiling face and your friendship.

 

Mazel Tov!

 

Amy, Brian, Rachel and Samantha

The Zwaig Family

 

 

This book and the evening's program and concert

are such wonderful tributes to how much you are loved,

esteemed, and admired.

 

Wishing you abundant happiness and success

in the next chapter of your life.

 

We will all miss you!

 

 

Thank you Cantor Abramson for all you have done

for our family and WRT. We appreciate the beauty,

professionalism, and spirituality you bring to our services,

and your warm and welcoming presence at WRT.

 

We will miss you and wish you all the best

on your next chapter.

 

 

Love,

The Wise Family

 

 

Mazel Tov to

Cantor Jill Abramson

on this wonderful tribute!

 

With gratitude for pastoral and guitar guidance.

 

 

 

Thank you Cantor Jill Abramson

for teaching and leading us

with your beautiful voice and caring heart.

 

You will always hold a special place

in our home and hearts.

 

 

 

"May I sing because I love, not afraid to waste

my sweetness upon the void, but reflecting in my soul's

flight the universal God who sings through me."

[Chaim Stern]

And that is what you do, Jill ...

Your light and sweetness shine through with every note

you sing, opening people's hearts and souls.

 

We wish you joy and fulfillment in

this next chapter of your life.

 

With love, Merri & Ramie

 

 

 

Thank you for all of the good you've done

for our community and much love and luck

in your upcoming endeavors!

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for all you do for our WRT

community and beyond. We will miss

your warm heart and thoughtful leadership. 

 

With the deepest of love and respect,

 

Matthew, Felicia, Sydney

and Maxwell Block

 

 

Dear Cantor Abramson,

Wishing you every happiness always

and may life be good to you.

Your help with my loss was very kind.

 

 

Love,

 

Dear Cantor Jill,                    

You're such a special person to my family

and you'll be greatly missed.

Thank you for all your kindness throughout the years.

 

We wish you the best of luck

in this next chapter of your life.

 

 

The Camras, Glickman and Glasgall family

 

Thank you Cantor Abramson

for everything you have done

for our family and our community.

 

We wish all the best for you and your family.

 

 

With gratitude,

Melissa Cates Claman and Roger Claman

 

To Cantor Abramson,
 
Thank you for all the years of partnership and fun. 

We loved working with you in every capacity.
We will miss your voice, smile and warmth.
Best of luck in your future endeavors.

 
With gratitude and love,

 

We met you over a year ago when we became new members

of WRT. You made yourself available for a private visit.

We learned much about your family and your personal

spiritual journey as a Jewish woman.

 

You have rewarded us with your music

and your lovely voice, which will be missed.

We wish you much success and happiness in

your next journey.

 

With affection,

Jeff and Roberta Friedman

 

Dearest Jill,

We will miss your inspiration and beautiful voice,

your warmth and your joy.

 

Our little Max will miss you most of all.

We wish you continued success for your future.

 

 

 

 

Mazel Tov Cantor Jill on

this wonderful tribute!

 

Thank you for being there for our family.

We will miss you. 

We wish you all the best!

 

XOXO,

Diane, Richard, Erica, Danny,

and Steven Gluck

 

 

 

Thank You and Best Wishes

to Cantor Jill Abramson

from all of the Guggenheimers!

 

 

 

 

Mazel Tov! We so appreciate all you do!

It's been so very, very special having you

officiate at our family milestones!

 

We will miss you so!

 

 

 

 

WRT has been so fortunate all these years

to have you as our Cantor.

We wish you all the best on your journey

going forward. El Al - upward and onward!

 

 

 

Sorry we have a family commitment

on your special night.

 

We will miss you, but know that

the coming years will be good ones.

 

Good Luck!

 

 

Fondly,

 

 

"Because I knew you, I have been changed for good."

 

Thank you, dearest Jill for sharing your amazing

heart and beautiful voice with us. 

You have enriched our lives beyond measure

and we love you.

 

 

We are so grateful for everything you have done

for our families. From bar mitzvahs and weddings

to funerals, your genuine caring and love was always felt.

 

As you embark on your next adventure,

we send you our best wishes and much love always.

 

 

 

 

With thanks and appreciation

for all you have done for our WRT family,

and best wishes for your future endeavors. 

 

 

Warmly, 

 

Mazel Tov to

Cantor Jill Abramson

on this special tribute!

 

We will miss you and your beautiful voice!

Best wishes to you and your family

on your future endeavors.

 

 

 

 

L'chi Lach -

May you be blessed on the next leg of your life's journey.

 

Thank you for the years of song, music,

and spiritual guidance.

 

 

 

 

Thank you Jill,

for all of your musical gifts

and for your endless warmth,

kindness and support.

 

 

Dear Jill; As a Cantor, your spirited and passionate

enthusiasm for music is infectious.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

 

As a person, your warmth and charm is heartwarming.

Thank you for exposing us to that side of you.

 

We wish you lots of good luck in your new endeavor. 
With love,

Barbara and Lenny Rich
 

 

 

Jill,

You were such a warm and bright light

at WRT for our family.

 

We will miss you, and wish you all the best!

 

 

The Rodman Family

 

 

Dear Cantor Jill,

We will always have fond memories of the many years

we celebrated your wonderful talents.

We wish you and your family a beautiful future!!

 

 

Love always,

 

Mazel Tov Cantor Jill

on this tribute 

and for all that you have done

for our community. 

Our family thanks you profoundly

for the difference 

you have made in our lives.

 

 

 

Thank you Cantor Jill for uplifting us during services

with your beautiful voice. Thank you for your incredible

creative spirit both musically and intellectually.

 

I truly enjoyed creating the program for single parents

with you and appreciated your wisdom

and friendship throughout.

 

Best of luck in the future. You will be sorely missed.

 

 

Jill,

We will miss you so much!

You have been a wonderful cantor

and friend to both of us.

 

Good luck and much happiness

in the coming years.

 

 

Louise and David Shulman

 

Dear Jill,

Thanks for the beauty of your music and the warmth

and compassion of your spirit. You have made

the past 10 years a much richer experience for us. 

 

We will miss you and wish you the best

in your new endeavors.

 

 

 

With much appreciation and gratitude to

Cantor Jill Abramson

for all that she has done

for our daughters, Emily and Kimberly,

and for this community. 

 

Wishing you the best

in all your future endeavors, Jill!

 

Fondly,

 

We are so grateful for your spiritual leadership,

musical artistry and kind support.

Thank you for creating so many wonderful

musical events for our community,

especially the Yom Kippur Musical Meditation.

 

 

Cantor Abramson,
Thank you for your leadership and partnership

as part of the Jewish Learning Lab. 

You have brought music, thoughtful teachings, wisdom

and warmth to our students, families and staff. 

 

We will miss you deeply

and wish you all the best on your next adventures.

 

With gratitude and love,
Rabbi Levy, Felicia Block & the JLL Team
 

 

 

 

Best Wishes!

 

 

From 

 

Jill,

You have blessed us with your warmth, talent,

beauty and kindness. I have witnessed your gifts

in both mourning and celebration.

 

Thank you for making our congregation

and world better places. 

 

 

 

 

Cantor Abramson,

Thank you for blessing us with your many years

of beautiful music and friendship.

Our best wishes for happiness

and success in the coming years.

 

 

 

Jill,

Your warm smile, beautiful voice and profound insight

have greatly enriched our experience at WRT.

 

We are grateful for the occasion to get to know each other

over this last year. Wishing you joy and gratification

as you meander through the next turn in life's path.

 

 

  Melissa, Dave, Sam, Leo

and Jack Wetzstein

Rabbi Sandy Bogin & Claire Eisenstadt

Nancy and Tapani Abraham Talo

Abbye Bosses

Anne Cohen

Rabbi Billy and Cantor Ellen Dreskin

Jeffrey and Monique Escher

Stephanie & Glenn Faegenburg

Isabel, Jonathan, Sabrina and Jack Finegold

Jane and David Gertler

Lisa, Michael, Phillip & Jared Goldberg

Sylvia Granatoor

Grodzinsky/Feldgoise Family

Rabbi Jeffrey & Laurie Hoffman

Wiener Joan

Joan, Mike, Steven & Allison Grant

Sarah, Stewart, Andrew, Joan and Ruth Kagan

Lyn, Jordana, Ben and Noah Kaller

Alisa and Kenneth Kaplan

Jane Klein

Tracy Kohn

Rick, Jenny and Zaac Lake

Blaine and Stephen Levenson

Constance Lewin

Sydney Marcus

Roni and Gil Mason

Marilyn and Arthur Master

Diane Drew and Mike Rahimi

Susan and Dahni Nisinzweig

Susan Och Phillips

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Elliott and Susan Rose

Martha Rosen

Jeannie and Brian Rosenthal

Marilyn and Don Scharoff

Alice Schwartz

Jane and Warren Seides

Steve, Sharon, Samantha, Jacob, & Josh Seltzer

Adie and Bill Shore

Helena Singer

Charles Tamarin

 

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