Gifts to our Temple Judea Funds uplift our community & programming at our synagogue. We could not do what we do without your generous support. 

See the gifts made in November 2024 below.

*This page will be updated every other month. 

Director of Education - Education Fund

Harris Ballow in memory of Eric Lebovitz

Donna & David Horn in loving memory of Norma Tempkin (grandmother of Alyson and Jared Friedman), mother of Donna Horn, in honor of Chase & Nora Friedman's Baby Naming

ECC Program Support Fund

Clark & Sandra Buch in appreciation of the work of the teachers

Carryl Carter in memory of Hilda Fogelson

The Dugan family in honor of the passing of Barbara Cohen Wolfe

David & Amanda Epstein in appreciation of Early Childhood Center

Barri & Greg Girvan in appreciation of Erin Aghai and Michelle Slobin

Richard Hoffman in loving memory of Don Siegle, father of Susie Pike,  in congratulations on the marriage of Lisa Whitman's daughter Sarah to Ryan Stewart

Joann & Ron Kramar in loving memory of Don Siegle, father of Susie Pike and in memory of Stanley Turkel, in loving memory of Eric Lebovitz, in memory of Norman Kramar, wishing a speedy recovery to Susie Pike, in congratulations on the marriage of Lisa & John Whitman's daughter Sarah to Ryan Stewart

Stephanie & Spencer Moseska in loving memory of Karen Moseska

Marla & Jerry Sackler in honor of Sarah and Ryan's wedding and in loving memory of Don Siegle

Vera & David Neporent with wishes for a speedy recovery

Ellen M. Rose Caring Community Fund

Ilene Blok in memory of Frances Shirley KassIlene Blok in memory of Frances Shirley Kass, in loving memory of Jack Blok

Iris & David Lassoff in appreciation of Ilene Blok and the Caring Community 

Eric P. Rose in memory of Rob Zimring, Ellen M. Rose, and Michael Shane; in loving memory of Ellen M. Rose

Merkie Rowan in honor of Ilene Blok and the Caring Community

Sheila Linderman & Alan Schiff in gratitude of all the help and wonderful food during Marian Schiff's hospital and rehab stay

Marsha & Howard Spike in honor of Ilene Blok's Mandelbrodt

Jackie Wissen in memory of Dr. Al Dreskin

Endowment Fund

General Fund

Laurence & Ilene Abramson in honor of Alan & Nancy Wiener

Anonymous in memory of Glenn Golenberg

Anonymous in honor of Rachel and Cory Falikoff, Megan, and Zachary, David and Jennifer Eisenberg, Emma, and Jacob

Bogomolny Family in loving memory of Alexander Bogomolny and Ganna Loyeva

Jaci & Jon Feldman in honor of Rabbi Bruce & Tamar Raff

Rosalyn & Glenn Feldman in loving memory of Milton Feldman & Roselyn Strauss, parents of Glenn Feldman, Esack Weinstein, father of Rosalyn Feldman, and Leo Weinstein, brother of Rosalyn Feldman

Lorraine Friedman in loving memory of Ray Friedman

Rami Gishi in appreciation of Temple Judea

Judie Harlan in loving memory of Erik Lebovitz

M.G. Hurwitz in honor of a special person

Nicole Kidman in honor of Steven Lashever

Adam & Lisa Kleiger in loving memory of Lewis Landsman

Non Krasne in memory of Paul Krasne

Alan M. Perper in appreciation of Temple Judea's continued importance to the Jewish community

Howard & Marsha Spike in appreciation of Senior Staff

The Tinero Family in loving memory of Shoshana Melech

Adrienne & Michael Wienir in appreciation of Temple Judea's security measure

Judy Scharf Scholarship Fund

Suzi & Cary Reisman in honor of the Judy Scharf Memorial Scholarship Fund

Dale Struman & Phil Silver in honor of Julie Besikof, cousin of Dale Struman (Phil Silver)

Marshall Blair Leadership Fund

Gary Blair in loving memory of Harry & Katie Blair

Marvin Lezak Israel Scholarship Fund

Sylvia Lezak & Family in loving memory of Marvin Lezak

Music Fund

Carryl Carter in loving memory of Rob Zimring; in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot on bringing such beautiful music at the High Holy Days

Janet & Stanton Canter in honor of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

Jordan Friedman in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Wissot

Arline Goldberg in loving memory of Rob Zimring

Sandee & Joel Greene in loving memory of Ronald Spiegel

Verna Liss in loving memory of Shirley Liss and Sidney Liss

Jonathan & Nancy Littman in loving memory of Jonathan Littman's father, Harold Littman

Joann & Ronald Kramar in loving memory of Rob Zimring

Marsha & Mark Novak in loving memory of Robert Zimring

Brendie & Alvin Rosenbloom in loving memory of Chuck Fagelson

Mark Rosenthal in honor of Gail Aspinwall

Carolyn Rothberg in gratitude of Temple Judea Clergy for the honor of participating in the High Holy Days Service, in loving memory of Rob Zimring

Lois Scherer in loving memory of Rob Zimring, Aunt Sadie Miller

Lydia & Jay Schlanger in memory of Rhonda Singer

Lillie & Jack Schrier in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

Nancy & Al Wiener in memory of Al Dreskin

Natalie Smolens ECC Scholarship Fund

Barbara & Todd Cobin in memory of Barbara Cohen-Wolfe

Parenting Center Scholarship Fund

Rabbi Joshua M. Aaronson Discretionary Fund

Anonymous in gratitude of Rabbi Aaronson facilitating Kirsten's conversion process

Anonymous in loving memory of Dr. Richard Ferman

Nikki & Ivan Axelrod in loving memory of Morris Axelrod, father of Ivan Axelrod

Nancy Joyce Axelrod in loving memory of Sandy Simon, sister of Nikki Axelrod

Amber & Jordan Barth in gratitude for Liam Barth becoming Bar Mitzvah

Gail Browdy in loving memory of Renee Weintraub

Chris & Greg Cohen in honor of the birth of our first grandchild, Dustin Rhodes Cohen

Lillian Fagelson in appreciation of Rabbi Aaronson for the warm memorial service for my husband, Chuck Fagelson

Monique Franklin in loving memory of Reinhard Hurlimann

Beth Goldberg and Robert Goldberg in loving memory of their father, grandfather and champion, Irving Jacob Goldberg

Brenda & Martin Goldmark in appreciation of Rabbi Joshua Aaronson

Lorrie & Richard Gurewitz in loving memory of Freda Kay

Leah M. Herz in loving memory of my beloved father Heinz L. Herz on his 13th yahrzeit

Toby & Stephen Koppekin in honor of the birth of Greg & Chris Cohen's grandson, Dustin Rhodes Cohen

Dennis Levin & Marc Levin in honor of Susan Levin's Hebrew naming

Judy Miller in loving memory of Joseph Miller and Monya Peckler, in memory of Robert Miller, Jules Burg, Larry Franklin, in memory of Will Johnson & Matthew Chaney, and Matthew Peckler

Melissa & Adam Moskowitz in honor of Oliver & Elliott Moskowitz becoming B'nei Mitzvah

Michael & Ellen Opell in appreciation of unknown dedication

Valerie & Bennett Roth in appreciation of Rabbi Joshua Aaronson

Carolyn Rothberg in memory of Elliot Ross

Jay L. Schlanger in loving memory of Lou Schlanger, in memory of Jeff Schlanger

Glenn & Bonnie Summer in memory of Allen Silberman, father of Eric (Ilene) Silberman, grandfather of Shayna and Adam

Larry & Barbara Weintraub in appreciation of Rabbi Joshua Aaronson during our difficult time

Rabbi Cantor Lily Blum Discretionary Fund

Amber & Jordan Barth in gratitude for Liam Barth becoming Bar Mitzvah

Steve & Michelle Mayer in honor of the birth of Annie Hope Blum

Marsha & Mark Novak in honor of the birth of Annie Hope Blum

Carolyn Rothberg in congratulations on the birth of Annie Hope Blum

Robert & Ida Worth and Family in honor of the birth of Annie Hope Blum

Julie & Greg Zeisler in congratulations to Rebecca Zeisler on becoming Bat Mitzvah

Rabbi Goor Lifelong Learning Fund

Rabbi Leah M. Herz in loving memory of her beloved mother, Elaine F. Herz

Richard Hoffman in honor of his father, Sheldon Hoffman, on his 99th birthday

Rabbi Bruce Raff Discretionary Fund

Kim & David Daniel in honor of Rabbi Bruce & Tamar Raff on receiving Honorary Doctorates from American Jewish University for Jewish Education and Leadership

Sara Dreskin and Family in appreciation of Rabbi Bruce Raff for officiating at Al Dreskin's service

Randal Duru in appreciation of Rabbi Raff

Feldman, Gettleson, and Goldstein Families in loving memory of Eric Lebovitz

Sandee & Joel Greene in loving memory of Rob Zimring

Richard Hoffman in honor of Rabbi Bruce & Tamar Raff on receiving Honorary Doctorates from American Jewish University for Jewish Education and Leadership

Sandy & Irv Klasky in honor of Rabbi Bruce & Tamar Raff on receiving their honorary doctorate from American Jewish University

Ron, Gilly, Nicki & Paige Maurer in loving memory of Vicki Maurer

Steve & Michelle Mayer in honor of Rabbi Bruce & Tamar Raff in honor of their honorary doctorate degrees

Allan Melnick in honor of Rabbi Bruce Raff on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from American Jewish University for Jewish Education and Leadership; in appreciation of Rabbi Bruce Raff

Judith Miller in honor of Rabbi Bruce & Tamar Raff

Howard & Marsha Spike in honor of Rabbi Bruce & Tamar Raff

Larry & Barbara Weintraub in appreciation of Rabbi Bruce Raff during our difficult time

Robert & Ida Worth in honor of Rabbi Bruce & Tamar Raff

Rabbi Eric D. Rosenstein Discretionary Fund

Anonymous in honor of Rebecca Zeisler on becoming Bat Mitzvah

Jeremy Cholfin & Tania Esakoff in honor of Michelle Cholfin becoming Bat Mitzvah

Barry Cynowiec in appreciation of Rabbi Rosenstein for officiating at the naming of Jordyn Fragoso

The Eskin Family in appreciation of Rabbi Rosenstein for everything he's done for our family

The Friedman Family in honor of Leo Allan Friedman's baby naming

Beverly Nemetz in honor of Rabbi Rosenstein speaking to Etz Chaim Havurah

Jessica & David Sperling in loving memory of Renee Stavis

Robert & Ida Worth and Family in honor of Carly Rosenstein's Fellowship

Julie & Greg Zeisler in congratulations to Rebecca Zeisler on becoming Bat Mitzvah

Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot Discretionary Fund

Amber & Jordan Barth in gratitude for Liam Barth becoming Bar Mitzvah

Pam Bakst & Family in loving memory of Carol Gardy

Jeremy Cholfin & Tania Esakoff in honor of Michelle Cholfin becoming Bat Mitzvah

Mickey Donner in memory of Ronald SpiegelMickey Donner in memory of Ronald Spiegel

Gary & Wendy Ehrlich in honor of Dylan Bader

Anna & Antony Gluck in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

Barry Levitt, z'l, in loving memory of Morris Levitt, Esther Levitt

Steve & Robin Levitt in loving memory of Barry Levitt

Judy Miller in memory of Ida Major

Melissa & Adam Moskowitz in honor of Oliver & Elliott Moskowitz on becoming B'nei Mitzvah

Alvin & Brendie Rosenbloom in appreciation of beautiful holiday music; in memory of Rob Zimring

Heather Totten & Sassoon Sales in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

Snyder Family in gratitude of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot for officiating at Marty Snyder's unveiling 

Adrienne & Michael Wienir in honor of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot

Jackie Wissen in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot for bestowing blessings on the engagement of Ari Kohan & Aaron McCall and the 95th birthday of Jackie Wissen

Gerri Wissot in memory of Jeffrey Wissot

Germaine Wissot in honor of Dr. Jeffrey Lynn Wissot

Linda Zimring in appreciation of Rabbi Cantor Wissot in our family's time of need

Social Action Assistance Fund

Evelyn Bergman in loving memory of Al Dreskin

Bonnie Friedman & Cantor Gerald Miller in memory of Rob Zimring and Larry Franklin

Ellen & Michael Opell in memory of Ron Spiegel

Alvin & Brendie Rosenbloom in loving memory of Al Dreskin

Lois Scherer, Sari Poremba, Amy Segall & Brian Scherer in memory of Poppa Bill Scherer

Vivien & Glenn Weinman in loving memory of Ernest Herskovits

Larry & Barbara Weintraub in memory of Dorothy Weintraub

Social Justice Fund

Margaret & David Altschul in honor of the birth of their granddaughter, Harper Altschul Wadsworth; in memory of Anita Berne & Bernard Berne

Evelyn Bergman in memory of Ron Spiegel

Carryl Carter in memory of Elliot Ross, brother of Saundra Mandel and uncle of Hilary Mandel

Claudia Bloom Soroko in memory of Bobbi Kudish

Mady & Arthur Jablon in memory of Eve Walzer

Susan Guttman in honor of parents Ann Fischer and Martin Fischer

Ellen & Michael Opell in memory of Elaine Levin and Rob Zimring

Judy & David Rutt in memory of Debbie Briskin's mother, in honor of the birth of Greg & Chris Cohen's grandson, Dustin Rhodes Cohen; in honor of Ofilia Rosenberg becoming Bat Mitzvah

Lois Scherer in loving memory of Grandmother Bertha Krevat, in congratulations on Fiona becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Howard & Marsha Spike in loving memory of Ronald Spiegel; in loving memory of Jerry Spike

Steven A. Fuld Youth Fund (Program Support)

Claudia Bloom Soroko in honor of the birth of Ellen & Stuart Israel's granddaughter, Isla Mar

Judy & David Rutt in honor of Rabbi Bruce & Tamar Raff on receiving Honorary Doctorates from American Jewish University for Jewish Education and Leadership; in honor of the birth of Ellen & Stuart Israel's granddaughter, Isla Mar; in memory of Robert Zimring

Marsha Spike in loving memory of Elaine Levin

Temple Judea Brotherhood

Kim & David Daniel in loving memory of Ronald SpiegelKim & David Daniel in loving memory of Ronald Spiegel

Yvette & Eric Edidin in loving memory of Ronald Spiegel

Robert & Marsha Gordon in loving memory of Ronald Spiegel

Lois Michaels in memory of Ronald Spiegel

Barbara Ralston in memory of Ronald Spiegel

Joan Herman & Richard Rasiej in memory of Ronald Spiegel

Carl Singerman in honor of Ronald Spiegel

TJVillage in loving memory of Ronald Spiegel 

Charlene & Sam Wexler in loving memory of Ronald Spiegel

TJVillage

Andrew & Judith Benson in honor of Jackie Wissen for her 95th Birthday

Carol Zuckerman in loving memory of Rob Zimring

Women of Temple Judea

Elaine DiBlasio in honor of Marcy & Dan Lenard