Congregation Agudat Achim
cordially invites you to our
Virtual

Shomrei Kehillah Awards Celebration

Sunday, April 11, 2021
at 1:00 PM
Zoom registration below



Congregation Agudat Achim will honor individuals who have made a positive difference within our congregation and in our community.

We invite you to join us for this very special occasion as we honor the individuals who personify the character of our synagogue, and have helped to make it the special place it is.

Although we cannot celebrate in person, we are happy to be able to be together virtually. With pride, we present the following honorees:
Volunteers of the Year
Sylvia z"l and Herb Winer
Volunteer of the Year
Anita Merims
Sylvia, Herb, and Anita have devoted decades of service service to the betterment of our shul, our Jewish community, and the greater Capital Region.
Woman of Valor
Mishka Luft

Mishka epitomizes the dedication, caring, and leadership that is the hallmark of Women's Network, as she has nurtured its Rosh Hodesh program.
Shofar Award
Howard Wohl

Howard is always available to help in any way, whether it is for Men's Club activities or in his role as Building & Grounds Chair.
Tzameret Award for
Youth Leadership
Eli Feret
Tzameret Award for
Youth Leadership
Dara Weingarten
Dara and Eli both help make our future promising through their involvements with synagogue youth activities as well as the community-at-large.
Mazal tov to all honorees!


Register today to receive the Zoom link by email. Attendance is free. Click the button below now to register.
Please RSVP by Thursday, April 8, 2021.
Honorary Committee
as of March 26, 2021

Giborim
Barrie & Mark Handelman

Migdalim
Kathy & Carl Englebardt
Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York
King & Queen of 8
Merims and Gould Families
Esta & Henry Skoburn

Amudim
Roberta & Stephen Berk
Eliza & Steve Beringhause
Sara & Andy Gavens
Deborah & Gary Goldstein
Mary & Steve Greenfield
Arlene & Harvey Mendelson
Rise' & Larry Routenberg
Barbara Rowen
Jackie Rowen
Lisa & Jerry Schapiro
Daniela Sciaky & Reed Corderman
Sheila Seras
Susan Sharfstein & Joseph Shiang
Mishka Luft & Bob Weissberg
Wohl Family
Ann & Paul Zonderman

Bonim
Marla & Michael Allentoff
Cynthia & Allen Appel
Anita Behn
Joan & David Brown
Jill & Ron Bucinell
Ellen & Kenneth Carpenter
Bonnie & Steve Cramer
Daviero Family
Marilyn Elson
Rosalie Fadem & Aaron Gruenberg
Hillary Fink
Hal & Sandy Haber
Betty & Alex Hallenstein
Eileen & Jeffrey Handelman
Alice & Art Isenberg
Steven & Susan Jarrett
Edith Kliman
Jane & Mark Levine
Dick & Lois Mendelson
Barbara & Alan Miller
Denise & Nathan Naparstek
Lawrence Newman
Karen & Allan Pearlman
Ed Pletman
Hildy & Herb Reich
Arnie & Phyllis Ritterband
David Ritterband & Corinne Tobin
Alice Rubenfeld
Judith Cohen Ruthberg, MD & Bradford Ruthberg, MD
Stephanie & Stephen Schechter
Alexandra & Steve Schmidt
Neil & Linda Shapiro
Ricki Shapiro & Michael Consolo
Wilbur Shapiro
Chuck & Terri Smith
Rabbi Rafi Spitzer & Rachael Besser
Assemblymember Phil Steck
Paul Tocker
Congressman Paul Tonko
Rose & Paul Westheimer
Opportunities still remain to join the Honorary Committee:

  • $90 includes your name(s) (up to two) listed in the event tribute book

  • $180 includes your name(s) (up to two) listed in the event tribute book and one quarter-page congratulatory message/ad in the tribute book

  • $360 includes your name(s) (up to two) listed in the event tribute book and one half-page congratulatory message/ad in the tribute book

  • $540 includes your name(s) (up to two) listed in the event tribute book and one full-page congratulatory message/ad in the tribute book

Other donations are gratefully appreciated. You may make a secure donation by clicking the link below and entering the specified amount of your choice, or by calling the synagogue office at 518-393-9211.
We look forward to celebrating together with you.

Sincerely,
Event Chair
Hillary Fink


Honorary Committee Co-Chairs
Jeffrey Handelman
Rise' Routenberg
Barbara Rowen
Sharon Wohl


Rabbi Rafi Spitzer
President Jackie Rowen