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Honoring
Barry Kaplanand
Nina Ross
2016 Journal
Westchester Jewish Community Services
2016 GAL AApril 5, 2016Willow Ridge Country Club • Harrison, NY
Honoring
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
Event ChairsLinda & Seth PlattusAmy & Rob StavisSuzanne & Andrew Yearley
CommitteeNancy & John Alderman • Jane & Norm Alpert • Shari & Joel Beckman • Betsy & Nat BohrerCheryl & Joel Breitkopf • Heidi & Peter Candell • Ron Chaimowitz • Gail & Laurence DoboshLisa & Stephen Eisenstein • Elena & Rafi Ezratty • Mindy & Andrew Feldman • Bruce & Dana FreyerLauren & Michael Gaviser • Robin & Robert Gibson • Penny Goldsmith • Robin & Scott GottliebLiz & Steve Gruber • Leslie & Richard Kaskel • Sarah & Bruce Kayle • Shelly & Howard KivellLois Kohn-Claar & Gary Claar • Karen & Tom Lalli • Clarissa & Steven Lefkowitz • Leslie & Andy LesterKim & Evan Meyers • Caryl Orlando • Linda & Seth Plattus • Tina & Steven Price • Karen & Chris RibackLisa & Andy Rodman • Loretta & Richard Rosenbaum • Denise & Jeff Rothberg • Wendy & Neil SandlerShari & Corey Schneider • Shirley & Hymie Shwiel • Amy & Rob Stavis • Irene & Bruce SteinbergMara & Brandon Steiner • Harriet & Marc Suvall • Ruth & Andrew Suzman • Stephanie & Corey TesslerGail & Nathan Wiesenfeld • Suzanne & Andrew Yearley • Nicky & Denis ZimanLee, Natalie and Sam
You would go back if you got too much change.—
You would tip generously - even for bad service
if you thought someone was trying their best.—
You would give up the last piece of chocolate cake...
Well maybe not...but you would share!
Honesty, Generosity, Gratitude & Integrity.
Thank you for teaching us by example.
We are so proud of you, “Dard”
tonight and always.—
Congratulations to Nina Ross!
Love,
April 5, 2016
Dear Friends,
Thank you for joining us at the WJCS 2016 Annual Gala as together we celebrate our work to strengthen Westchester. Tonight we honor two extraordinary leaders, Barry Kaplan, our outgoing President of the Board, and Board member Nina Ross. They have each had a unique and profound impact on WJCS, on our local community, and the 20,000 people we serve every year.
It is fair to say that Barry Kaplan’s humility is only exceeded by his passion to do his part in making the world a better place. For over 10 years, Barry has lent his intellect, his thoughtful and deliberate guidance and his empathy to empower WJCS to strengthen our community. As our Board President and leader for the past three years, Barry has guided the agency to focus on our core strengths while evolving to serve the changing needs of our constituents. Barry is a student of ethics, studying with many rabbis to expand his knowledge and spirituality. He is a leader of the greatest kind, one who leads by being a role model for hands-on involvement and generosity of time and resources. We are deeply grateful for all that Barry has and will continue to bring to WJCS. And we are thrilled to have this opportunity to honor him.
Nina Ross is an unstoppable force of activism and philanthropy. Nina is selflessly driven by a desire to enrich the lives of children living in low-income communities and attending under-resourced schools. She has touched thousands of children as a result of her work with WJCS after school programs. And Nina’s enthusiasm has infected scores of other volunteers to do the same, resulting in the largest group of longtime volunteers WJCS has ever experienced. She has brought her passion for art to children in schools lacking resources to do so and has unleashed the creativity and joy that art brings. Nina has spent her six years on the WJCS Board as our Advocate Extraordinaire. And we are thrilled to honor her tonight.
Both Barry and Nina have used their time, talents, ideas and dollars to help make Westchester a place where all people have access to high quality mental health services and programs that address a multitude of needs. Tonight we are so proud to honor Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross.
We are deeply grateful to the devoted staff, Board members and volunteers who make the work of WJCS possible. We equally appreciate the confidence and investment of philanthropic individuals, foundations, corporations, UJA-Federation and government agencies who underwrite our efforts.
To Gala Chairs Linda & Seth Plattus, Amy & Rob Stavis and Suzanne & Andrew Yearley– thank you for making this night possible.
Have an amazing evening!
Sincerely,
Alan Trager Bernie KimbergChief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer
W J C SO U R M I S S I O N
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a non-sectarian,
not-for-profit, broad based human service agency dedicated to helping people
of all ages cope with emotional, cognitive, environmental, physical, social and
educational challenges.
Driven by excellence, our caring professionals respect the dignity and diversity of
individuals and families. Through innovative programming, WJCS responds to the
evolving needs of the Westchester community. Committed to the Jewish value
of “healing the world”, WJCS helps people achieve an optimal quality of life,
regardless of religion, race, color, creed, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation,
or financial capability.
Strengthening Lives … Shaping Futures
www.wjcs.com
W J C SB O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
Louise B. AlbinDavid A. AlpertMichel AratenFroma B. BenerofeMariquita BlumbergKaren BlumenthalRon ChaimowitzCarol H. CorbinLaurence DoboshTova A. Effron
Barbara EhudinMeira FleischBruce FreyerRosele FrishwasserKen FuirstPhilip HalperLynn JacobsSarah KayleLaura KleinhandlerRobert E. Mensch
Carol Richards MermeyNancy Petschek-KohnLinda PlattusNeil T. RimskyNina RossRobert M. StavisRoy StillmanSuzanne Kogan YearleyAnn Yerman
Alan R. BatkinJane M. BatkinEmily Grant
Liz JaffeHonorable Nita LoweyMarvin E. Miller
Maida S. SilverCecile D. SingerFrank Spitalny
Martine FleishmanLois Kohn-Claar
Randi KreislerCaryl Orlando
D I R E C T O R S
H O N O R A R Y M E M B E R S
E X - O F F I C I O
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Alan Trager, LCSW
PRESIDENT
Barry KaplanSECRETARY
Shirley ShwielVICE PRESIDENT
Victor HershaftTREASURER
Neil Sandler
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Bernard Kimberg, LCSWDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Susan Lewen
W J C SWESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROVIDES A NETWORK OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
THAT EMPOWERS 20,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY TO SUCCEED IN
THEIR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES, HOMES AND IN THE WORKFORCE.
• Cutting-edge behavioral health services and treatment help people of all ages confront and cope with the challenges of mental illness
• Early childhood, literacy, after-school, psycho-educational, youth development and violence prevention programs set children and youth on the path to success in their schools and communities, and in the workforce
• Specialized trauma-based care helps child and adult survivors heal from the impact of sexual abuse and domestic violence
• Parenting education and support initiatives promote strong and healthy families
• Social, recreational, therapeutic and residential programs for people with autism and developmental disabilities foster inclusion into society and reduce isolation and loneliness
• Home-care, case management, and a host of geriatric services support older adults to age safely and well in their homes
• Jewish programming ensures that the unique needs of Westchester’s vibrant Jewish community are met
Strengthening Lives … Shaping Futures
www.wjcs.com
Honoring
Barry KaplanBarry Kaplan serves as President of the Board of Directors of Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) and is a member of the agency’s Executive Committee. He has also served as a Board member and Treasurer. Barry’s leadership at WJCS over the past ten years reflects his desire to be actively involved in the Jewish moral imperative of Tikkun Olam – to heal and repair the world. His tenure as President during the last three years has been marked by respect, humility, keen intelligence and a “hands-on” involvement that has served to improve WJCS programs and services to Westchester’s most vulnerable residents.
Barry’s strong attachment to Israel, Jewish continuity and WJCS grew out of his support for the work of UJA-Federation of New York. Travel to Israel and participation in various Jewish study groups with Rabbi Michael Paley, Rabbi Pam Wax and Rabbi David Hoffman demonstrates his commitment to Jewish learning and self-reflection.
Barry is currently President and Founder of Maple Tree Capital Management, LLC, a private investment firm, which manages public and private investments in the media, telecom, entertainment, and leisure industries on behalf of clients. Prior to that, until May 2002, he was a Partner and Managing Director at Goldman, Sachs & Company. He is an eleven-time Institutional Investor All-Star, including several years in multiple industry categories. Barry is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and the Media and Entertainment Analysts Association of New York.
He has a BA degree from Brandeis University (1977), where he is a member of the Board of Overseers of the Brandeis International Business School, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1980). Barry lives in Scarsdale with his wife, Rikki. They have three grown children, Lee, Natalie, and Sam.
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Nina RossNina Ross came to serve on the WJCS board in 2010 after
volunteering as a grant writer at the agency. That invaluable
experience introduced her to the breadth and value of the work
done by WJCS. Since then Nina has been a tireless advocate for
WJCS and its programs to uplift children and families.
Nina has been the board liaison since 2010 to WJCS’ Off the Street
(OTS) at Hamilton Elementary School and has initiated and organized
significant volunteer programs to provide homework and computer
help, tutoring and enrichment. Nina founded the Art Explorers program
to teach OTS students creative and imaginative lessons through art.
Nina is an active member of UJA- Federation, having served in numerous capacities. She is a
founding member of the Westchester UJA Women’s Impact Philanthropy group, Nedivot. Nina
is also a board member of the Scarsdale Student Transfer Education Program (STEP). Her family
was a STEP host family from 2012 to 2014 for a student from an under resourced Memphis high
school, providing him an opportunity to improve his future through education and experience.
Nina’s passion for art has led her to co-found an art business, Art on the Edge, LLC, whose
mission is to enable clients to meet artists in their studios to learn directly about the process and
ideas behind the art.
Nina graduated from SUNY Binghamton and NYU Law School, where she met Ivan, wisely married
him, moved to Scarsdale and raised 3 compassionate, bright sons, Ethan, Tyler and Josh - Nina
and Ivan’s crowning achievement!
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Virtue is its own reward, and brings with it
the truest and highest pleasure.
Barry,
You are our unsung hero and our true North.
I am so proud of the achievements of your decade
of involvement with WJCS and to be “Barry’s Wife”.
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Let her deeds speak her worth...
Nina,
Kudos on this well-deserved recognition
of all you do to repair the world.
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“The most meritorious form of charity is to anticipate charityby preventing poverty... to assist the reduced brother,
either by a considerable gift or loan of money, or by teachinghim a trade, or by putting him in the way of business,
so that he may earn an honest livelihood and not be forced tothe dreadful alternative of holding up his hand for charity...”
– Maimonides
Nina (Mom),
You are a true inspiration to us and everyone who
knows you. You translate caring into ideas, and ideas
into action, in a remarkable way to the great benefit of
targeted individuals and the broader community.
Love,
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Thank you for taking care of me.
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“Be not wise in words. Be wise in deeds.” – Jewish Proverb
Barry and Nina,
You are the consummate role models in
doing your part to repair the world and
strengthen our community.
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.
And, thank you to the staff and volunteers
of WJCS for their important work.
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Congratulations to
Nina Ross & Barry Kaplan
and to WJCS for all of their great work!
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Linda & Alan LandisDana & Eric BirnbaumAmy & Scott Landis
Congratulations to Barry Kaplan
and to WJCS for continued service
in the community!
Love,
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To our dear friends, Barry and Nina,
congratulations on this well deserved honor.
Your tireless dedication to WJCS
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Congratulations to Barry and Nina,
two of our heroes, mentors and dear friends.
Barry and Nina, and their families, truly live by
the ethos of Kol Yisrael arevim zeh l’zeh and
serve as an inspiration to us all.
Thanks, too, to all those who help make WJCS
such a special place, led by such fantastic
leaders in Alan and Bernie.
Yasher Koach.
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“I hope you’re proud of yourself for the times you’ve said “yes,” when all it meant was extra work for you and was
seemingly helpful only to someone else.”
– Fred Rogers, The World According to Mister Rogers:Important Things to Remember
We are proud to honor Barry Kaplan
for his dedicated leadership at WJCS.
Thank you for saying Yes!
Congratulations Nina Ross.
Thank you WJCS for... being WJCS.
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We are delighted to congratulate Nina Ross,
whose leadership and dedication to WJCS
is an inspiration to us all.
Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor!
And congratulations to Barry Kaplan
for this recognition.
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To Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross,
It is an honor to work with both of you.
Thank you to the incredibly talented staff
at WJCS and the dedicated and generous
WJCS Board of Directors, for all that you do
to help our local community.
And to you, Nina, for the fun & passion you
brought during our grants writing days!
Robin & Scott Gottlieb
Our very best wishes to
Nina and Barry.
Thank you for your exceptional dedication
and commitment to WJCS.
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Congratulations to Nina and Barry
for this incredible honor!
Your dedication and tireless work are truly
an inspiration and greatly appreciated by all!
Loretta & Richard Rosenbaum
Congratulations Nina on this well deserved honor.
Your leadership and commitment is an inspiration to
us all. Your hands-on involvement and contagious
enthusiasm for Off the Street and Art Explorers has
encouraged so many of us to get joyously involved
working with young children in need.
Congratulations Barry on your outstanding
leadership of WJCS.
Thanks to the amazing staff at WJCS for helping
so many in our community.
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Congratulations Barry and Nina
on this well-deserved honor.
Your leadership and dedication to WJCS
are an inspiration to us all.
Thank you also to the amazing WJCS staff
for your hard work and commitment.
You amaze us each and every day!
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Barry, Congratulations on this extremely
well deserved honor.
You are not only a dedicated president
but a true mensch as well.
We love you (and your wonderful
other half, Rikki, too).
Nina, You are an amazing woman
and an inspiration to all!
Mazel Tov on this outstanding honor.
We are delighted to congratulate
the honorees, event committee and
event chairs, our dear friends,
Wendy and Neil Sandler
on their commitment and dedication to
WJCS and this wonderful 2016 gala evening.
Shari & Joel Beckman
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Congratulations and thank you
to our wonderful honorees.
Ronit & Bill Berkman
Congratulations Nina!
Your passion and commitment in
helping others is inspirational.
With Love and Admiration,
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We congratulate Barry Kaplan for his exemplary
service to and tremendous passion for WJCS,
and Nina Ross for the many ways she has worked
to enhance the Off the Street program.
Barry and Nina have been tireless advocates
on behalf of WJCS.
We thank them for their service and commitment.
Maria, Jacques, David,Jacob & Philip Brand
Congratulations Barry and Nina
on receiving this honor from WJCS!!
You are both an inspiration.
With love and respect,
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In honor of
Nina Ross
and her support of community outreach
and enrichment programs.
Joy & Steve Bunson Donald Cecil
Congratulations to honorees
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
for all of their hard work
and well deserved recognition.
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With thanks to our honorees…
Barry…for your exceptional leadership,
Nina…for your involvement.
Congratulations on your well-deserved honors.
Tova & Barry Effron
Mazel Tov
Nina Ross and Barry Kaplan
on this well deserved honor.
You lead by example and inspire us
to do the same.
May you go from strength to strength.
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Mazel Tov to
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
on this well deserved honor.
Thank you for everything you do for WJCS.
Meira & Tom Fleisch
Congratulations to Barry and Nina.
Your dedication to WJCS is admirable!
With warmth and gratitude,
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Congratulations to
Barry & Nina
for their dedication to the mission of
WJCS
and their commitment to
bringing it to reality.
Nina and Barry,
The world is a better place because of what you both do.
You are wonderful role models.
Nina
It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you
and get to know you through Nedivot. Your passion
and dedication comes through in everything you do.
We are inspired by your concern for others.
Barry
Thank you for your dedication to WJCS.
Your leadership sets a shining example.
Mazal Tov
Rosele & Dan Frishwasser
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Congratulations to Barry Kaplan
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Judy & David GilbergBonnie & Peter Gatof
Congratulations
Barry and Nina
on this wonderful honor.
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Mazel Tov Nina!
From all the Greenbergs.
Yvette & Victor Hershaft
To Barry and Nina,
Congratulations and thank you
for all you do.
Love,
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We join the community in celebrating
the enormous contributions of
Barry and Nina,
as well as the vital work of the WJCS staff
and programs which benefit so many.
Laura & David Kleinhandler
Mazel Tov to Nina and Barry.
Your leadership, wisdom, dedication
and spirit are an inspiration to us all.
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In Honor of
Barry Kaplan
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Nina Ross
for their dedication and commitment
to the good work of the
Westchester Jewish Community Services.
Ruth & Sid Lapidus
We congratulate this year’s honorees,
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
for their contributions to
Westchester County through WJCS.
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Congratulations to WJCS
and to honorees
Nina Ross and Barry Kaplan
for their leadership efforts and for
being an inspiration to us all.
Tammy & Jay Levine
It is not what one says, but rather what one does
that makes all the difference in the world.
Congratulations Nina!
Your energy, dedication, and leadership
are exemplary. With great admiration
for our wonderful friend and role model.
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Nina & Barry,
You inspire us!
Congratulations!
Congratulations Nina.
The Lisa and Mark Neporent Family Foundation
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Barry & Nina,
Thank you for all you do.
Congratulations on this
well deserved honor.
Shirley & Hy Shwiel
To our Honorees Barry and Nina,
thank you for your outstanding leadership,
dedication and commitment.
With love and appreciation,
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Its Terrific Honorees
BARRY and NINA
Pam & Bruce Wexler
“It is not what one says, but rather what one doesthat makes all the difference in the world.”
– Pirkei Avot
Our Warmest Wishes and Heartfelt Congratulations
To Our Dear Friends,
BARRY KAPLAN and NINA ROSS.
Two Extraordinary Leaders.
We thank you for your inspiring commitment and for all
that you do to make a difference in the lives of others!
Our community is blessed with your
caring hearts and thoughtful deeds.
YASHER KOACH!
With love and appreciation,
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proudly joinWestchester Jewish Community Services
in honoring Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross.
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Tina Adler • Carrie Bank • Andrea Brandt
Cheryl Breitkopf • Robin Gottlieb • Leslie Kaskel
Sarah Kayle • Karen Riback • Loretta Rosenbaum
Thank you, Nina, for your leadership,
inspiration and innovation with the creation of
Off the Street’s ART EXPLORERS program
We are proud to be part of the team!
Abby & Mich Araten
Kudos to the honorees, Nina and Barry,
for all the fabulous work they and the staff
at WJCS do on behalf of those in need.
Tracey & Mark Bilski
In Honor of
Nina Ross and Barry Kaplan
and the great work of WJCS.
Kathy & Jimmy BrandtHannah & Marc KalikowJoan & Gregg Lerner
To our dear friend Barry Kaplan,
We join in honoring you for your leadership
and support of our Westchester community.
Mazel Tov to Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
on receiving your well deserved honors,
and Yasher Koach for your leadership
and compassion for our community.
Phil & Betsy Darivoff
Rabbi Yohanan further said in the name of Rabbi Simeon bar Yohai:
It is more important to live Torah than to merely study it.
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Rabbi Rick Jacobs & Susan K. Freedman
Penny Goldsmith
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Barry, it’s been a joy and privilege
to have made this journey with you.
Nina, you’ve done so much to enhance the
lives of children and families in Westchester.
Mazel Tov.
With love and admiration,
Tara Slone-Goldstein& Wayne Goldstein
Yasher Koach to
Barry Kaplan & Nina Ross!
Cindy & Ben Golub
Thank you to
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
for all the great work you do
for the community.
Elly & Steve Hammerman
In honor of
Carole & Ron Chaimowitz
Mitchell & Rachel Katz
We would like to congratulate
Barry Kaplan for this honor and recognize
his tireless efforts on behalf of WJCS.
Judi & Bernie Kimberg
Congratulations to
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross -
honorees extraordinaire!
And to the board and staff for their passion,
commitment and professionalism.
Susan & Barry Lewen
To Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross,
Inspiring role models and honorees.
To Linda & Seth Plattus, Amy & Rob Stavis
and Suzanne & Andrew Yearley,
Event chairs who make it happen.
And to the committed and caring
Board of Directors, staff and
supporters of WJCS.
Your strength brings strength
to our neighbors in need.
Jayne Lipman and Bob Goodman
Congratulations Barry & Nina
and thanks to them and all who help WJCS
for their important work in the community.
Carol & Michael Lowenstein
Congratulations Nina and Barry
on this well deserved honor.
Thank you to Neil and the board
and all whose generous efforts
at WJCS repair our community.
Charles & Vivian MorselOri & Tamara Eisenberg
In admiration for all the important work
that you do. Congratulations on this
well-deserved honor!
With deep appreciation and friendship,
Rabbi Michael Paley & Anny DobrejcerPenny Goldsmith
The Westchester Dialogue Group:Jane & Norm Alpert • Shari & Joel BeckmanLois Kohn Claar & Gary Claar • Linda Falk
Mindy & Andrew Feldman • Karen & Ed FriedmanJanie & Adam Frieman • Tara Slone Goldstein & Wayne Goldstein
Jayne Lipman & Bob Goodman • Tina & Steve PriceWendy & Neil Sandler • Pam & Bruce Wexler
“The whole value of a benevolent deedlies in the love that inspires it”
– Talmud Sukkah 49b
Barry –
WJCS has been the privileged recipient of
your leadership, dedication and generosity
and we have been the privileged recipients
of your friendship.
Your deep commitment to the Jewish values
of Tzedakah, kindness and humility continue
to enlighten and inspire us.
Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor –
may you go from strength to strength!
Linda & Seth PlattusShelly & Howard Kivell
Congratulations and Mazel Tov
to our dear friend, Nina Ross.
You inspire us with your exceptional leadership,
your passion with Off the Street
and your dedication to making the world
a better place, one person at a time.
Barry, We join the community in celebrating
your leadership and congratulate you
on this well-deserved honor.
WJCS and the communities we serve thank
Nina and Barry for their work to make
the world a brighter place.
Fern & Lenard Tessler
Congratulations to Linda & Seth Plattus
for their longstanding dedication
and commitment to WJCS.
Their tireless efforts to WJCS and the
Westchester community have enriched
the lives of many and have set a
wonderful example for all to follow.
Alan Trager
Barry and Nina,
Truly Making A Difference.
Thank you for your generosity,
leadership, partnership and passion.
You make WJCS and our community better.
My personal and professional thanks.
The Nedivot FundUJA-Federation of New York in Westchester
Wendy, Rosele, Pam, Tammy, Laura, Cheryl and Joy
Mazel Tov
to our wonderful, caring, compassionate,
honest and engaging friend and fellow Nedi,
Nina Ross.
With love and great admiration for who you
are and all you do!
Congratulations to Nina and Barry on this honor.
Thanks for all you do to inspire us.
Betsy & Nat Bohrer
We admire our friends Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
for their leadership and devotion to WJCS.
Lois Kohn-Claar & Gary Claar
Congratulations to Barry and Nina.
Thank you so much for your
outstanding community leadership.
Gail & Larry Dobosh
Warm congratulations to
this year’s honorees.
Judy & Tracy Dolgin
We are happy to honor our good friends,
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross.
Mazel Tov to both honorees for their
dedication and commitment to WJCS.
The Lester Family and The Wiesenfeld Family
Mazel Tov
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
for your tireless efforts at WJCS.
Patti & Michael Dweck
Mazel Tov to
Barry and Nina!
Best,
Laurie & Stephen Girsky
With sincerest congratulations to
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross.
May Westchester Jewish Community Services
go from strength to strength!
Ellen & Moshe Gelboim
Congratulations to
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross.
In honor of our dear friend and congregant,
Nina Ross.
Bettina & Michael Klein
Westchester Reform Temple
Best wishes, Nina, on this most deserving honor.
We are very proud of you and are so happy to share this
special night with you. You are an inspiration to so many.
Mazel Tov with much love,
Nina Ross & Richard Leiner
Congratulations to tonight’s honorees,
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross.
We are proud to support WJCS.
Lederer, Levine & Associates, LLCKen Lederer, Partner • Derek Flanagan, Partner
PROVIDING AUDIT AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY FOR OVER 25 YEARS.
Mazel Tov Barry and Nina!
Your commitment and generosity inspire us!
May you go from strength to strength!
Neil T. Rimsky & Marilyn Kneller-Rimsky
Congratulations to WJCS
and their continued great work.
Amy & Steven Rubenstein
Nina, you rock!
Keep up the good work!
David & Tod
Congratulations to tonight’s honorees.
It has been our pleasure and privilege to work with
Susan, Diana and Katie
on the Gala invitation and Journal.
Caryl Ferber Poser & Peter Poser
Mazel Tov and Yasher Koach to
Barry and Nina.
Both of you are extremely hard working -
going beyond the ordinary.
You are outstanding role models
not only to your respective families,
but to all of the Jewish community.
“Deeds, not talk, count.” Perkei Avot
Tris & Sam Berger
Congratulations
to the honorees.
Joyce & Fred Claar
Congratulations Barry and Nina
on this great honor.
Many thanks for all that you have done
and continue to do in support of
WJCS and the Westchester community.
Mariquita & Matthew Blumberg
With deep admiration for
Barry and Nina,
we thank you for your unswerving
dedication to the mission of WJCS.
And to the staff of WJCS,
the world is a better place because
of your caring commitment.
David & Debby Glasser
Congrats to Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
on this well deserved honor.
We have long been amazed by Nina’s
incredible contributions to our community-
whether through WJCS, STEP, UJA, or the Arts.
Kol Hakavod.
Love,
Lynn & Marty Keltz
Congratulations to Nina Ross
for the wonderful work
she does for WJCS.
Craig & Nancy Marshall
Congratulations to
Nina Ross
and
Barry Kaplan.
Reggi & Bob Mensch
CONGRATULATIONS Nina!
This is a well deserved honor
for all that you do in the community.
Best Wishes,
Dorothy & Bob Matza
Rob and Amy:
Your support of WJCS carries on
the family tradition of tzedakah
and social responsibility.
Kol Hakavod
Natalie & Ray
In honor of my niece
Karen Blumenthal
and
Carol Richards-Mermey.
Arlene Richards
Congratulations Barry and Nina.
We are in awe of all you do.
Carol & Steve Mermey
The POINT Family and Friends
express their deep appreciation
for the support and commitment
of WJCS to the members of
the POINT program.
In honor of
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross.
Lisa & Andrew Rodman
Mazal Tov Nina and Barry
on this much deserved honor.
Your dedication to tikkun olam
is so inspiring.
Ilissa Rothschild
Barry-
Yasher Koach and thank you for
all the important work you do
on behalf of our community.
Fondly,
Ellen & Bob Salant
In gratitude for all the wonderful services
WJCS provides our community and in honor of
Amy and Rob Stavis for their ongoing
leadership and commitment.
Holli & Ben Sax
Congratulations to
Barry and Nina
for their remarkable
commitment to
Tikkun Olam.
With admiration,
Jill & Robert Serling
Congratulations to
Nina Ross,
A Leader and a Doer.
The Seltzer Family
Congratulations Nina!!
XO
Karen Sobel
Congratulations to the honorees,
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross!
Thanks for all you do for WJCS!
Stephanie J. Spiegel
In recognition and appreciation
for the wonderful work of WJCS.
Liz & Mayo Stuntz
Mazel Tov to Barry Kaplan
on this well deserved honor.
Jill & Bruce Weisfeld
In honor of Barry Kaplan
May you go from strength to strength.
Mazel Tov
Rabbi Pamela Waxand your fellow Mussar students
Congratulations Nina!
You are truly an inspiration
to all of us!
Mara & Brandon Steiner
Mazel Tov Nina and Barry
on your well deserved honor.
Your tireless work on behalf of
WJCS is inspirational.
Nicky & Denis Ziman
To our friends Barry and Nina,
congratulations on this
well deserved honor.
We are so proud of you!
Love,
Caren & Steve Zelicof
Mark and Shelley Goldwasser
Joan and Howard Rothman
Dr. David Auerbach
Kenneth and Robin Kay
Nancy and Richard Steinberg
Sherri and Marc Kaplan
Philip and Lyn Halper
Esther and Norman Freedman
Elayne Riskin
Cynthia and Marc Samwick
Howard and Wendy Berk
Elyse and Barry Klayman
Valerie and Steven Abrahams
Donna and David Rabin
Ellen E. Cohen
Vivienne Barr-Braun
Electra and Rocco Damato
The Hartford
Laurence and Sheila Kantor
Robert and Toby Reisman
Adam Schur
Nancy and Ted Schwartz
Robert and Margaret Fagenson
Robert Scheff
Dr. Mitchell and Susan Reuben
Scott and Ilene Crocco
Joseph & Lisa Germano
Monica & Rod Kosann
Scott and Susan Davidson
Robert Kestenbaum
Richard and Emily Cohen
Judy & Herbert Oestreich
Neal and Lesley Milch
PATRON NAME LISTING
Richard Ackerman
Anshu Ajmera
Martin Alberti
Karen Allison
Tara and Dennis Alter
Ariana Alvarez
Sandy Alvarez
Loem Amer
Lisa and Renaud Ammon
Jessica Anfang
Srishti Arora
Dana Asher
Angela Balsamo
Sasha Barbot
Aanya Barmecha
Liz Barnett
Crystal Batson
Barbara Benna
Suzanne Beretz
Malena Bernard
Marc Bernstein
Ashley Berson
Beth El Synagogue Cente
of New Rochelle
Linda and Lawrence Bizer
Ben Blumberg
Sofia Bohjalian
Betsy and Nat Bohrer
Charlie Boockvar
Rabbi Andrew Bossov
Michelle Brody
Calla Brot-Murov
Robert Brown
Sophie Brown
Jacqueline Bruskin
Barbara Byington
Judith Christopher
Danielle Ciampanelli
Laura Clapp
Howard Cohen
Lisa Cohen
Dani Cohen
Marci and Jeremy Cohen
Jennifer Constantin
Maureen Corcoran
Ellie Cousens
Cuddy & Feder
Matt Daniel
David Diamond
Shari Dinaburg
Laurence and Gail Dobosh
Barbara Doctor
Rondine Douglas
Katelin Du
Christie Du
Shedricka Edwards
Barbara and Robert Ehudin
Fabiana Espada
Linda Essner
Danielle Ezratty
Iuelisse Ashley Falil
Jennifer Farfel
Joan Fastiggi
Shari Feig
Lisa Feigin
Chris Ferricane
Emily Finkelstein
Murray Forseter
Patty Franco
Adina Fredman
Sharon Freudenstein
Syndey Frydman
Gloria Futterweit
Ellen and Moshe Gelboim
Richard Genin
Anthony Gentilcore
Carol Gingold
Joan Gips
Eliza Gladwin
Leah Glucksman
Miriam Gold
Ellen and Joel Goldin
Brad Goldman
Cimone Goldman
Sydney Goldman
Liron Goldring
Daniel Goldstein
Daiana Gomez
Robin and Scott Gottlieb
Yvette and Larry Gralla
Haley Gross
Sandy Gruenberg
Sara Gu
Yingzhu, Guan
The Hallac Family Hallac Family
Endya Hamilton
Alice Hand
Stacey Handler
Eric Hansen
Ben Hasson
Tiffany Henderson
Haley Henri-Munoz
Carshella Hewie
Dan Heyman
Roxy Hills
Samantha Ho
Benjamin Hoexter
Stephanie Irizarry
Denny Jacobson
Robert Jacobson
Melissa Javier
David Jawonio
Marguerita Johnson
Ellis Jones
Lolita Jones
Junior League of Westchester
Meryl Kantro
Elissa Kaplan
Leslie and Richard Kaskel
Gary Katz
Caroline Kelson
Connie Kennedy
Ronnie Kent
James Klein
Arlene Kleinberg
Jocelyn Kleinman
Jonathan Koenig
Stuart Kolbert
Stuart Kolbert
Jesse Krawitz
Edward Krupnick
Alexis Kugler
Max Kushnick
Julie Kushnick
Jessie Kwong
Michael Landau
Ina Lane
Eve Lenkowsky
Kristina Leone
Richard Leroy
Linsey Levine
Sandee Levinson
Jade Lew
Cecelia Liu
WJCS THANKS ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS.
Please excuse any unintentional omissions.
Terry Lott
Janis Louie
Melissa Lucci
Marion Madison
Rhonda Magid
Bonnie Mannis
Angela Manson
Zack Margolang
Emily Markowitz
Maxine Marks
Bayonia Marshall
Heather Martin
Michele Matia
Jonathan Maxwell
Michelle McCrae
Ellie Mcdonald
Sarah McGovern
Aarti Mehta
Marti Michael
Rhonda Moll
Emely Moreta
Jordana Morgenstern
Jeffrey Morse
Michelle Morse
Miku Mrikuni
Robert Mucci
Sami Myers
Robin Nack
Robin Nack
Kimberly Nagel
Tracy and Michael Nathanson
Diana Nerangis
Julie Ng
Malcolm Nichols
Nimrod Nissim
Lauren and Craig Nossel
Andrew Nussbaum
Irene Okwit
Barbara Orans
Maria Ortiz
David Ostow
Matthew Ostow
Ira Padva
Marvin Pauling
Willow Paykin
Madelaine Pilpel
Seth and Linda Plattus
Talia Potters
Jake Potters
Victoria Presser
Francesca Pucci
Kristina Punturiero
Nabiha Qadir
Keshav Rastogi
Mariel Raymond
Lynn Reichgott
Katie Reiter
Akeem Rhoden
Jamila Richards
Isabella Riggi
Cornelia Roberts-Pryce
Jarena Rodriguez
Daniel Rogers
Valerie Rosen
Mr and Mrs. Richard Rosen
Ruth Rosenblum
Nina and Ivan Ross
Roz Rothman
Veronica Ryan
Michael Sabatino
Debra Schiff
Rhonda Schreiber
Seymour Schreiber
Emma Schwartz
Jenna Schwartz
Lori Schwartz
Matthew Schwartz
Wendy and Richard Segal
Pam Segurra
Ryan Seibold
Jennifer and Cliff Seltzer
Max Seltzer
Jerald Seti
Ettie Shapiro
Tammy Shatz
Julia Sherr
Hannah Sherr
Barbara and Howard Shulman
Shirley and Hymie Shwiel
Kelly Singer
Michelle Singer
Elisa Singer
Justin Sipiora
Jacob Smith
Renee Smith
Arlene Smith
Chandra Sookdeo
Randi Sperber
Fred Spinowitz
Anna Spiro
George Steckel
Mara and Brandon Steiner
Elizabeth Stephens
Phyllis Stone
Chloe Suzman
Melanie Szlucha
Alexa Tafuri
Tamar Tait
Katelin Thomson
John Tiebout
Stacy Topalian
Johanna Torres
Sophie Ulene
Phyllis Veetal
Ambika Venkatokrisnan
Robert Voorheis
Samatha Wachs
Donna Walker
Jordan Wank
Jack Waxman
Michael Waxman
Noah Weber
Syndney Weinberg
Herb Weiner
Allison Weiss
Elinor Wharton
Harvey Wielstein
Jordi Wiener
Lauren Wolfe
Jordana Worman
Jessica Wu
Oliver Yacoub
Suzanne and Andrew Yearley
Molly Yetman
DJ Ziffer
Fran and Alan Zimbard
Linda Zucker
Please excuse any unintentional omissions.
WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU.
W J C SP A S T G A L A H O N O R E E S
Karen Blumenthal 2015
Emily Grant 2015
Penny Goldsmith 2014
Linda Plattus 2014
Carol Corbin 2013
Jerry Harnik 2013
Victor Hershaft 2012
Laura Kleinhandler 2012
Michel Araten 2010
Rob Stavis 2008
Tina Price 2006
Community Residential 2004 Care Division
Maida Silver 2004
Froma Benerofe 2003
Ann Yerman 2003
Louise Albin 2000
Dudley Doernberg 2000
Maxine Friedman 2000
Donald Landis 2000
Charles Pachner 2000
Frank Spitalny 2000
Robert Wolfe 2000
William Woolner 2000
Cuddy & Feder & Worby 1996
Beatrice Doniger 1996
Alan Batkin 1993
Herbert Fischgrund 1993
Stuart Glover 1993
Jack Gross 1993
David Sacks 1993
Frank Spitalny 1993
Judy Tenney 1993
Chester Thomson 1993
Kenneth Weiser 1993WJCS Staff
Congratulations to
Barry Kaplan and Nina Ross
and
thank you to the
WJCS Board of Directors
for sharing your time, energy,
resources and wisdom.
Maple Tree Capital Management, LLC410 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830 (203)-661-9265 • [email protected]
Congratulations!
Barry & Nina
on this well deserved honor.
Your commitment to WJCS
and our neighbors in need is truly inspiring.
