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2nd Annual Romemu
To our daughter, Caren,Daddy and I have always admired your zest for giving to your peers and community. You have a great capacity for empathy and understanding; you are your own beautiful
person. Our hearts are full of love for you always.Ma and Pa
The 2nd Annual Romemu Gala
Honoring Caren Ellis Friedand Celebrating Rabbi David Ingber
June 21st, 2012The Water Club, New York, NY
Thank you to our Host Committee and Board of Directors.
Host CommitteeHeide Banks
Laurel & Howard BorowickRande Brown
Dr. Judy Fried Siegel & Jonathan SiegelShelly & Carmi Fredman
Shari & Maurice GluckstadtJudi & John Hannan
Deborah Hendell Shimko & David ShimkoWendy & Sidney Ingber
Peggy JacobsDonna Jakubovitz
Marcy & Scott KalishRav Shoshana Mitrani Knapp & Fred Knapp
Shelley Levine & Larry SchwartzDrs. Shari Melamed-Kaplan & Steve Kaplan
Mijanou MosherHeidi & Richard RiegerLili Schad & Jeff Cahn
Stephanie & Scott SpiegelPam & Peter Takiff
Sylvia & Joseph YasgurPaula & Dr. Jeffrey Yormak
Romemu BoardMarla Alt
Evey Adelsohn MasonNigel Austin
Jonathan BickoffJeff Cahn
Wendye ChaitinEric Davis
Caren Ellis FriedArthur FriedSteve Kaplan
Rabbi David IngberPaul Mason
Jorian Polis SchultzElana Shneyer
Ariel Rosen IngberPeter TakiffJeff Wallace
Felice Winograd Hali Weiss
May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children.—Rainer Maria Rilke
May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children.—Rainer Maria Rilke
Mazel tov to both honorees, Rabbi David Ingber and Caren Fried,
for this well deserved honor.
We want to express how proud we are of our Rabbi David, whose inspiration, devotion and tireless leadership over the years has
helped to establish and sustain the warm, caring and wonderfully vibrant kehillah that is Romemu.
We love you!
Wendy and Sidney IngberAmara Ingber
Bettina and Spencer, Sara, Alec and Nathaniel WaxmanRebekah and Adam, Eva, Bella and Israel Ingber
“A person cannot be considered generous unless he is willing to give regardless of
the season of the year or the time of day.”—Orchot Tzaddikim, 1540
In honor of Caren Ellis Fried...and Rabbi David Ingber...
Thank you for your leadership... For always being available...
For giving of yourselves so generously...We are so happy to be a part of the Romemu community....
Deborah and David ShimkoArielle, Zev, Eitan, Ephraim, and Avital
Kol Hakavod to Caren Fried for all the work you do on behalf of Romemu.
May you go from strength to strength,Shelly and Mitchell Eichen
Caren,
Thank you for your outstanding leadership that makes
Romemu prosper!
Rabbi David,
You are an inspiration to us all!
With love,Denise Manos & Moni Feldman
Sonny Greenwald & Liliana Mendelson
Caren,
You bring joy, learning, spirit and peace
to your family, your community and
your world.
May your light continue to shine.
Love, Mara and Danny Baror
Congratulations Caren and David
Much love,Sylvia and Joey Yasgur
Caren,
Only the light of your Torah outshines the good deeds that you do.
Congratulations!Your Friday Morning Torah Study Class
Dear Caren and Arthur,
Thank you for working to build such a rare and beautiful community,
and for greeting all new and old comers with hugs and smiles.
With gratitude,Angie and Norman Atkins
Caren,
You have been and continue to be an embodiment of everything that Romemu teaches: warmth, openhearted living, patience, courage, honesty, integrity, passion and commitment. You have been such an integral part of this powerful community through your inspired leadership and unceasing devotion. We would not be who we are
without you being who you are.
As Romemu matures and grows into our next stage, I am aware of
how lucky we are to have your continued vision and wisdom to guide us. You are who our Sages had in mind when they said, “those who
learn and live Torah for its’ own sake [for the love of Torah] merit many things”. Your love for Torah, for Judaism and for this community
inspire all who are privileged to know you.
I congratulate you and thank you for your service.
In blessing, David
The right people make the seemingly impossible humanly possible.
With our love, respect, and gratitude, we celebrate those who are making a real difference in the lives
of so many in our Romemu community.
Caren Ellis FriedRabbi David Ingber
Shir Yaakov Feit
Your tireless work and dedication inspires us all.
Much love,Shari Melamed-Kalpan and Steve Kaplan
Inside this river there is a moonwhich is not a reflection.
From the river bottom the moon speaks.I travel in continuous conversationwith the river as it goes.
Whatever is aboveand seemingly outside this riveris actually in it.
Merge with it, in here or out there,as you please.
This is the river of riversand the beautiful silence of endless talking.—Rumi
Inside this river there is a moonwhich is not a reflection.
From the river bottom the moon speaks.I travel in continuous conversationwith the river as it goes.
Whatever is aboveand seemingly outside this riveris actually in it.
Merge with it, in here or out there,as you please.
This is the river of riversand the beautiful silence of endless talking.—Rumi
Kol Hakavod and Mazal Tov to
CAREN ELLIS FRIED
For her Extraordinary Leadership at RomemuAnd All that She Does for the Jewish People
From Your AJC Colleagues and Friends
Who are Thrilled to Support Your Good Work
The AJC Westchester Executive Committee and Staff
Mazel tov, Caren & Rabbi David!
Love, Jane & Bob Matluck With much love from Phyllis and Elliott Rosen
Mazel Tov, to our dear friend, Caren Ellis Fried.
We are so proud of you, and all of the work that you do; bringing Romemu to
our hearts and souls.
You are an inspiration for us to enjoy our Jewish Spirituality. We thank you and
Arthur for introducing us to Rabbi Ingber.
We celebrate the community, the fun, the intelligence and the music of Romemu.
Love and Shalom,Judy and Robert Fuhrer and family
Jai Guru Dave (la da)
Ohmmmmmmmmmmm
and
Mazal Toooooooooooov
love,
Merrill and Laura
Caren,
You were the first person I met when I came to Romemu for the very first time.
You are a shining example of what Romemu is all about.
I say Mazel Tov! And “Four More Years!!”
With Love and Respect,Rob Rimberg
As we all join to celebrate Rabbi David Ingber, we are compelled to remember that a top 50 Rabbi is but a reflection of the merits of those
who love him most (and sometimes pee on his couch). So congratulations to Ariel, Baer and Tal Ingber!
With deep love and gratitude for your friendship,
Jonah, Julia and Bina
Kol HaKavod to Reb Dovid, Ariel, Caren and the whole Romemu kehila for
manifesting your light, love and Torah into a living community.
David Aftergood and Regina Schwarz
Leaders in Leadership Corporate and Personal Coaching Project Management Strategies Corporate Yoga
Kol Hakavod Caren!
Cari and Donald Gardner
We love Romemu!
Mazal Tov to Rabbi David and Caren — well deserved honors. Thank you for sharing your journey with us all.
May today there be peace within.
May you trust G-d that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a Child of G-d. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.It is there for each and every one of us.
—Saint Theresa
May today there be peace within.
May you trust G-d that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a Child of G-d. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.It is there for each and every one of us.
—Saint Theresa
Thank you Rabbi Ingber and Caren for your inspiration and leadership!
With love and gratitude,The Jakubovitz/Spector Family
Caren,
You have always been a role model in the family.Ever since we have met, you have shown leadership, strength and
direction. We admire and respect you for your success in Romemu.
Congratulations! Mazel Tov! Carlos and Esther Michan
“Oh Lord prepare me to be a sanctuaryPure and holy, tried and true
And in thanksgiving, I’ll be a livingSanctuary for you.”
Dear Caren and David,
You have prepared a magnificent sanctuary for all of us.
A welcoming, holy place where we can prepare our true selves to be a sanctuary.
We are immeasurably thankful to you for helping us find a spiritual home in our new community.
With gratitude and love,Larry and Shelley
Mazal Tov!
Heidi & Richard Rieger
Congratulations to Rabbi David Ingberfor the honor of being named one of
America’s 50 top Rabbis.
And Caren Ellis Fried for her dedication and support of the Romemu community.
Warmest regards,The Paridis Family
Rabbi Pamela Wax
WJCS Spiritual Care Coordinator Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction
845 N. Broadway, N. White Plains, NY 10603 (914) 761-0600 ext. 149 Fax: (914) 949-6778
pwax@wjcs.com
STEVEN J. WRUBLE, M.D. Executive Medical Director Board-Certified Child and Adult Psychiatrist
201-444-6824 swruble@venncenter.com www.venncenter.com
Romemu thanks
Marcy Kalish
Travel Advisor with Travel Experts
Specialist in the Art of Travel
914-666-9386
MarcyKalish@gmail.com
Dream Explore Discover
Creating Memories...."A Return On Life"
To Caren and David,
Thank you both for your wisdom and openheartedness...
Many Blessings, The Glazer Family
Congratulations to Caren for taking Romemu from strength to strength!
—Fran Snyder and David Voremberg
Romemu thanks
Thank you to those who have contributed to honor David being named one of the 50 Most Influential Rabbis in America.
Jeff ElsterMichele ElyacharMichelle Ender
Simon FeilCari & Donald Gardner
George & Eileen GreeneKim Gross
Karen HarelJonathan Hornblass
Peggy JacobsElana Shneyer & Adam Kaufman
Rachel Shapiro & Joseph KrummelArthur KurzweilCynthia LandonAndrea LeinerJeffrey Levine
Ingrid SchweigerIngrid Scott
Chanti SmithJade Netanya Ullmann
Ellen Weaver
show upnot because youshouldnot because youmust butbecause of the magnitudeof lovebecause of the magneticforce of compassion
show upbecause you canbecause lifehas come knockingand you are thereto answernownot when or thenbut in the immediatepotencyof the call
show upnot because it is timeor timelynot because it is easy
or toughsmooth or roughnot because it is
reasonable or notbut because this is
what mattersnow
no matter whatnext
show upbecause it feels right
and realbecause it makes
your heart singor sob
because it might acheor break
if you did notbecause joy lives
in the presentin your presence
just show up
—Minx Boren
“Embraced, touched, soothed, and counseled,ours are the arms, the fingers, the voices;ours are the hands, the eyes, the smiles;
We are loved by an unending love.”
Thank you to Romemu for providing the air, the nutrients and the seeds
to help us grow this beautiful dream.
And thank you to Caren for nurturing this dream... in much the same way you nurture us!
With an unending love,The Fried Family
We salute our leaders on this special day!
Thank you Caren for your fearless, loyal and loving leadership.
Thank you Reb David for your incredible vision and tireless commitment.
With love,The Romemu Board of Directors
Caren,
Mazel Tov on this well-deserved and wonderful honor. Your actions inspire those around you to dream more, learn more, do more and become more.
Romemu is blessed to have you as their leader, board chairman and member.We are blessed to have you as our dear friend.
We love you and we are so very proud of you,Paula and Jeff Yormak
Caren, you are an indispensable role model and reflect luminously on the Jewish people.
Thank you for all you do. —Cliff Wolf
Sababa for leading Romemu to continuous greater heights with your unique combination of dynamism, creativity, passion, genuine warmth, commitment and visionary courage!
—Rabbi Neal Kaunfer
Mazal tov, Caren and Rabbi Ingber! From the Medjuck-Bruckner family. —Bena & Gustavo, Noam, Ayelet & Yaffa
Dearest Caren: Mazal Tov! With love and pride. —Steven and Robin Sisskind
MAZEL TOV CAREN & DAVID —Amy, Andrew & Stephen Kramer
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Ingber and Caren on this well deserved honor. It is a privilege and honor to be a part of the Romemu community. —Gary Goldman
Caren, Thank you for sharing your kind heart and loving soul with us. It is a gift to have you in our lives. —Stephanie & Scott Spiegel
Congratulations to Caren for taking Romemu from strength to strength! —Fran Snyder and David Voremberg
Caren, yours is the heart of Romemu. With so much love and gratitude, Mijanou
Mazal tov Caren and Rabbi David! You inspire, enrich, and uplift us with your vision for Romemu and Clal Yisrael. —Love, L, J, J & T
To our friend Caren, who passionately pursues her dreams and for her love and devotion to the Jewish community, her family and friends. —Jamie and Paul Rosenfeld
Mazal tov Romemu! —R. Lori Klein, on behalf of the ALEPH Board of Directors
Congratulations to my wonderful niece, Caren Fried, in honor of her accomplishments for the Romemu temple. I know that she will deserve many such honors in her future work.
—With much love, Aunt Lola & Uncle Pepi
Mazal tov —Joyce Trow-Babik
Mazal tov —Anonymous
a Jew speaks causes a ripple effect in the heavens.”-Rabbi Chaim Vital, c. 1590
We at Romemu are fortunate to have the words and deeds of Rabbi David, Board President Caren and so many others, which are causing ripples in our community, the country, the world… and the heavens.
With thanks,Ellen Shapiro and Julius Rabinowitzwww.visualanguage.net
Romemu
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“Every word
Congratulations to Caren on a very special accomplishment!We are so proud to call you “Friend.”You are a fantastic woman whose commitment to the Romemu community has touched and enhanced many lives.
We salute tonight’s honoree
Caren Ellis Fried
With love,
Laurin and Adam SteigerDaryl, Jake and Jenni
Mazel Tov Caren and Rabbi Ingber!
Tara and Morgan Rutman
Mazal Tov Caren Ellis Fried and Rabbi David Ingber
Judi and John Hannan
Baer and Tal
You are the top top Abba and we are so proud of you! We love you.
With Love,Sally and Curt Fried
Melanie Fried Oken and Barry OkenNancy Travis Fried and Rob FriedJudy Fried Siegel and Jon Siegel
Delaune Michel Fried and Dan Fried
Always a woman of valor.
Mazal tov!
Jeffrey Levinewww.trafficlawyer.com
212-269-3988
Mazal Tov Caren Fried Ellen Saideman
Mazal Tov Y’all from Memphis!
To two visionaries whom we deeply admire for harnessing the spirit, love, warmth, commitment and vision of ROMEMU and imparting that to the world. May HKB’H continue to grant you the wisdom, patience and
koach to grow our kehilah in a spirit of inclusion and love.
Reuven Moshe Grant & family
שמע ישראל ַײ אלהינו ַײ אחדSh’ma Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad
Ufros aleinu sukkat shelomecha Vetak’neinu b’eytza tovah mil’fa’necha, ve’hoshi’eynu
May the words of my mouth And the meditations of my heart
Be acceptable to you Yah My Rock and My Redeemer
O Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary
Pure and holy, tried and true And in thanksgiving I’ll be a living
Sanctuary for you
ועשו לי מקדש ושכנתי בתוכם ואנחנו נברך יה מעתה ועד עולם
Ve’a’soo’li mikdash
Ve’sho’chanti be’tocham Ve’anachnu ne’varech Yah
May’atah ve’ad olam
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You say I took the name in vainI don’t even know the name
But if I did, well, really, what’s it to you?There’s a blaze of light in every word
It doesn’t matter which you heardThe holy or the broken Halleluyah
Halleluyah, HalleluyahHalleluyah, Halleluyah
I did my best, it wasn’t muchI couldn’t feel, so I tried to touch
I’ve told the truth, I didn’t come to fool youAnd even though it all went wrong
I’ll stand before the Lord of SongWith nothing on my tongue but Halleluyah
Halleluyah, Halleluyah...
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We are loved, loved, loved... by unending love, unending love.
We are embraced by arms that find us,
even when we are hidden from ourselves.
We are touched by fingers that soothe us, even when we are too proud for soothing.
We are counseled by voices that guide us, even when we are too embittered to hear.
We are loved, loved, loved...
We are supported by hands that uplift us, even in the midst of a fall.
We are urged on by eyes that meet us, even when we are too weak for meeting.
We are loved, loved, loved...
Embraced, touched, soothed, and counseled, ours are the arms, the fingers, the voices; ours are the hands, the eyes, the smiles;
We are loved by an unending love.
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love is all there is
ein od milvado
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