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RABBI BEREL WEIN Rabbi Berel Wein may not have invented Jewish history, but with his particular blend of insight, charisma and vision, he has - and continues to eternalize the over 4,000 year old legacy for Jews the world over. And this legacy is crucial to the Jewish people. Attempting to be a Jew in the 21st century without understanding the layers of political, cultural and religious events that formed the Jewish world is like starting a book in the middle. The present is never so rich when the past is a question mark. Founder and director of the Destiny Foundation for over twenty-five years, Rabbi Wein has been identified as one of the foremost Orthodox historians in the world.
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AFFILIATIONS OVER THE YEARS- Hebrew Theological College (Skokie) Telshe Yeshiva / Chicago Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov / Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi Elementary School / Chicago Ida Crown Jewish Academy / Chicago Beth Israel Congregation /Miami Mesivta of Greater Miami Rabbi Alexander Gross Hebrew Academy / Miami - Council of Orthodox Rabbis / Miami Orthodox Union Rabbinical Council of America Center for Teacher Training ArtScroll Publishers / Congregation Bais Torah / Monsey Yeshiva Shaarei Torah / Monsey Kupas Ezra / Monsey United Congregations Mesorah ( Wolfson Group ) - Beit Knesset Hanassi / Jerusalem Koren Publishing / Israel - Nachal Hareidi / Jerusalem- Yeshivat Ohr Somayach / Jerusalem Yad Harav Herzog / Jerusalem Machon Yerushalayim / Jerusalem, Mosad Harav Kook / Jerusalem, Morasha LHanchil /
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In honor of our esteemed founder, mentor, leader and friend;
This evening marks a most significant milestone in the life and career of one of the pre-eminent Jewish educators of our time. Rabbi Berel Wein has inspired, guided, taught and uplifted generations of Jewish adults and children.
Through his Jewish History tapes, myriad recorded lectures in Jewish thought and learning, lectures in far-flung communities around the world, and guided tours to both exotic and not so exotic locales, there is hardly a Jew in the world who hasn’t in some way been touched by Rabbi Wein’s guiding hand.
For those of us privileged to be a part of his shul and community, this occasion is even more special and personal. We have taken great pride in seeing the world recognize the treasure that we knew our founding rabbi to be. We are proud to be the place where much of it began, as Rabbi Wein began disseminating his lectures from our synagogue to the broader Jewish world. But, most of all, we are honored and privi-leged to have had, and continue to have a close personal connection to Rabbi Berel Wein as our rabbi and our friend.
Those who have been here long enough have seen Rabbi Wein’s indelible imprint guide and influence their families across generations. Our newer and older members alike feel Rabbi Wein’s values and perspective permeate every aspect of our synagogue.
Congregation Bais Torah is a vibrant synagogue that reflects and upholds the ideals inculcated in us by our dear founder, mentor and friend.
On this momentous occasion of your reaching the age of might, we join in wishing you continued vigor, strength, and success in spreading Torah to all the Jewish People.
Rabbi Yisroel Gottlieb Dr. Steven Fessel
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For the past 20 years we have been the fortunate recipients of Rabbi Wein’s guidance, teaching and wisdom. Not only is Rabbi Wein the Moreh D’Atra of our community but his writings also take matters concerning the wider community into account. His Drashot may be based on traditional sources but always relate to relevant contemporary issues - a truly wonderful gift. We wish you a most successful evening and we wish Rabbi Wein many happy returns on his special birthday having reached ‘gevurot’. May he have many more years in which he can produce his panoply of inspirational educational works.Now, Rabbi Wein is about to be awarded the Destiny Lifetime Achievement Award and we cannot think of anyone more fitting to receive it. Mazaltov and Congratulations!Warmest greetings from us to you!
Beis Knesset HaNassiHenry Israel, President
We at Destiny are all aboard,Proud to present Rabbi Wein with this Lifetime Achievement Award
Working as a lawyer, in business and in real estate,Hashgacha, Rosh Yeshiva and in the Rabbinate.
Serving as Rabbi in Chicago, Florida, Monsey and in Israel,Exploring Jewish sites the world over, bringing them to life with zeal.
Producing outstanding lectures on tape, CD and on MP3,Books galore; and films all on DVD.Spreading Yiddishkeit to one and all,
Fulfilling the mission of Rabbi Herzog’s call.Teaching Jewish History like no one else can,
Creating for him, many a fan.Igniting a spark in the unaffiliated,
Ensuring that everyone becomes well educated,In their Jewish Heritage ever so rich,Outstanding in our very own niche.
As a Jewish Historian, (he is) rated the best,Doesn’t come close to any of the rest.
We at Destiny are proud to assist in his holy endeavor,And wish him many more years of health, nachas,
blessing and success forever and ever!
Elaine Gilbert / Brenda Finkel / Faigie Gilbert
The Mercaz Center For Teacher Training joins the wide range of institutions and projects that acclaim
Rabbi Berel Wein's achievements. He has made tremendous contributions to our Center, both as an
educational innovator and as a perpetual quiet advisor and supporter.
The term "lifetime" connotes a finality which we prefer to reject. Rather, we join in applauding his past and present achievements
and couple that with the tefilla that he be blessed with the strength and health to have a flourishing future of
continued “achievements"
Rabbi Joel Kramer Rabbi Hillel Mandel
Mr. Avi Shulman
Dear Rabbi Wein, You have influenced and inspired me in so many ways which you cannot possibly know. Your per-sonal kindness to me, be it in the field of Milah, speaking or writing has always touched me. Your audio recordings over the last decades have taught me so much about the broad spectrum of life. Your thoroughly researched biographies of Gedolei Torah from previous generations opened up vistas of his-tory to me that broadened my appreciation of their greatness and commitment. Your audios on Torah personalities such as the Netziv, Rav Shimon Shkop, Rav Meir Schapiro, and the Vilna Gaon were heart-rending. Your personal recollections of your connections to The Satmar Rebbe, the Ponevezer Rov, and Rav Yaakov Kaminetzky, were riveting. Your frankness on topics is invigorating. Your diversity of knowledge of our people from the be-ginning of time is humbling. How have you managed to do all this? I recall the story you told me about how you met Rav Isaac Halevi Herzog when you were only eleven years old in Chicago. I have told that story so many times because I want it to be engrained in my essence. You have brought us Rashi, the Rambam and Ramban as no one else has. You once told me in Miami that a person must continue to do what he believes in. You personify that with pride. Who else but you can talk about ancient Egypt and the Chicago Cubs? Who else but you would tell us that you learned how to read a newspaper from your rebbey Rav Mendel Kaplan and he could barely speak Eng-lish? Prophecy, redemption, parenting and consolation – you have guided our generation. You are a gift to all of us from Hashem and for that, I among tens of thousands around the world are grateful. I know you are not the emotional type, but know that I sign this letter with tears of love. I take pride that I have been fortunate to interact with you on numerous occasions. May Hashem bless you with continued clarity and health and the willingness and strength to continue His work for the bene-fit of all of us.
Eternally grateful, Paysach Krohn
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Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov – Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi joins the Destiny Foundation and the entire Jewish world in recognizing the lifetime achievements of Rabbi Berel Wein. This is certainly a well- deserved honor, as there are very few individuals whose career and impact have affected so many communities throughout the United States and Israel.
We are privileged to consider Rabbi Wein one of the ‘Founding Fathers’ of our school. In our very early, formative years, he played a crucial role as a parent and offi-cer in the school. A mere 50 years later, Chicago is renowned as one of the premier Torah communities in North America, and the largest Orthodox Jewish Day School in the Midwest is JDBY-YTT, with an enrollment approaching 1000 children ka”h. This is a testament to the vision and foresight of Rabbi Wein and his contemporaries who expended so much of their time, energy, and yes, hard-earned money, to get the school off the ground. Their dedication will forever be appreciated and remembered.
The Board of Directors, Administrators, and Staff of Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov – Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi
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The Young Israel of Bal Harbour extends a great mazel tov to
Rabbi Berel Wein A man who has devoted his entire life to inspiring the Jewish people.An individual who uses his G-d given talents as a speaker-writer-teacher to uplift and educate the Jewish world to see the beauty and nobility of Torah, and the magnificence of living a life based on Torah values. Kudos to you, Rabbi Wein, for you have given us so much knowledge and insight into the great-ness of our legacy and the immortality of the Jewish people. May the Almighty continue to bless you with good health and much strength as you go forward in inspiring the Jewish people for many more years to come.
Rabbi Moshe GruensteinAaron Weinberg, President
Beth Israel Congregation Congratulates
Rabbi Berel Weinon this most deserving Lifetime Achievement Award.
Beth Israel Congregation, Rabbi Wein’s former Synogogue,and the entire Miami Beach Community knows firsthand how deserving
Rabbi Wein is of this tremendous honor.We are grateful to him for the eight years he dedicated himself to building
Torah in our community.
Rabbi Donald Bixon RabbiMichael Lefkowitz President
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Rabbi Berel Wein is a towering figure, a modern-day icon of the Jewish People. In a Jewish world filled with confusion and daunting challenges, Rabbi Wein’s voice is one of calm and clarity, of warmth and wisdom. It is a voice that heals rifts and inspires confidence in the future of Klal Yisroel. It is a voice that uplifts as it informs.Rabbi Wein is, of course, a prolific, elegant and learned writer, whose books fill Jewish homes throughout the world. His unique scholarship radiates authentic Torah knowledge and perspective on the sweep of Jewish his-tory. Indeed, Rabbi Berel Wein comes from a remarkable vantage point as both a talmid chacham and a master Jewish historian.Throughout an epic and extraordinarily productive career, Rabbi Wein has maintained his creative edge; never stagnant, always innovating, he has constantly sought new platforms and media through which to spread his ideas and teachings. His work has spanned multi-layered Torah sforim and weighty historical tomes, to, more latterly, social media and internet communication, and even film and animation.On a personal level I am ever grateful to Rabbi Wein for his friendship and kindness to me, and for his sage ad-vice on which I have come to rely.Rabbi Berel Wein transcends the usual barriers of ideology and sectarianism that divide Torah Jews from one an-other. He is a force of unity in a world of division.May Hashem continue to bless him with many more years of teaching and inspiring Klal Yisrael.
Chief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinUnion of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa
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However many titles one chooses to describe Rabbi Berel Wein. we at Hebrew Theological College have the distinct advantage of proudly adding one more: loyal Beis Hamidrash Letorah alumnus.It is indeed a pleasure to have this opportunity to pay tribute to Rabbi Wein. A native of Chicago. he attended Beis Hamidrash Letorah - Hebrew Theological College, receiving Semicha from our Yeshiva. which was founded by his maternal grandfather. Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Rubinstein. Rabbi Wein often speaks of his fond memories of Hebrew Theological College, giving credit to the rabbeim who were his mentors here.Rabbi Wein has proven himself to be one of the truly outstanding Jewish leaders - as a lawyer. rabbinic communal leader. congre-gational Rabbi both in the United States and in Israel. and as a Rosh HaYeshiva.An historian. orator. and prolific author. through his audio tapes and books on Halacha. Torah teachings and Jewish history. and his collections of essays and columns. he has skillfully mentored aspiring rabbis and influenced and enhanced the limud Torah of thousands. He has popularized Jewish history through his lectures. books. courses. educational tours and modern media in ways that may be imitated but may never be equaled.All of us at his alma mater are intensely proud of Rabbi Wein and join Destiny Foundation in acknowledging his myriad astound-ing accomplishments. May HaShem grant him and his Rebbitzen good health and the strength to continue to teach. to lead, to inspire, and to be a role model for Klal Yisrael through his depth of knowledge. his devotion to Torah and his Ahavas Yisrael.
Rabbi Berel WeinTalmid Chacham. Rabbi. Rebbe. Rosh HaYeshiva, Jewish History polymath: Renaissance man. prolific scholar and
author, erudite speaker, universal educator; A true Manhig Ruchani who speaks to people. not at them.
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In Honor of our Father
Rabbi Wein
Our father has devoted his life to the study and teaching of Jewish history, but as his children, we have learned to insert that history into our daily lives. He has taught us to use Jewish history as our collective rear-view mirror so we can have
a clear vision of our surroundings and an understanding of the challenges we will undoubtedly face.
He has taught us that life's challenges are not black and white. He has shown us the quintessential balance of embracing technology and yet revering antiquity. He has taught us to treasure diversity, to travel, to explore and to use our time
well.
At this time, we wish to express our ongoing Hakaras Hatov for all that he has done and continues to do. How proud and lucky we are to be his children. May Hashem grant him health and long life, along with his wonderful wife Mira, to
continue in his noble ways.
Rabbi and Mrs. Yisrael GettingerRabbi and Mrs. Chaim Wein
Rabbi and Mrs. Yonah GewirtzRabbi and Mrs. Moshe Teitelbaum
A Special Mazal Tov to
Zaidy Berel80 years and just getting started!
Klal Yisroel thanks you for addressing the needs of the KlalWe thank you for being there for the Prat
May you and our mother enjoy many more yearsof good health and continued nachas
Baruch & Adina CohenMich & Yocheved Cohen
Chaim & Miriam Silberberg
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Dear
Rabbi and Rebbitzin Wein,You illuminate the past, provide meaning and understanding for present day events. Your writings and work are a moral
compass and an inspiration for Klal Yisroel. We send our love and affection and Brochos for good health
and continued strength.
Steve and Beatrice Rosedale
In tribute to
Rabbi Berel Wein, shlitaIt is truly an honor to be a part of your wonderful Mishpacha. May you continue to lead and teach in
good health until 120.
The Torgow Family, Detroit, MI
In honor of
Rabbi Berel WeinMay your life’s work continue to inspire generations of Jews
David H. and Carol FeinbergDaniel and Lauren Feinberg
Mazal tov to
Rabbi Berel WeinYou have inspired us for many years through your speeches,
recordings, videos, and special trips. We look forward to many more years of inspiration.
Love,Denny and Debra Berman
Judy and Peter Fabercongratulate
Rabbi Berel Weinon this special evening that commemorates the years he
has dedicated to the global Jewish community, and beyond.
Rabbi Wein has taught us in his uniquely eloquent and incomparable manner that we do not live in a vacuum, but that we are an integral part
of a much larger plan.
Many years ago we joined the ranks who came to see Rabbi Weinnot just as a Rebbe, educator and lecturer, but also as a friend and
mentor, a beacon of clarity in a world that is often confusing and daunting.
Today we extend to Rabbi and Mrs. Wein our brachot of good health and prosperity, Nachat and joy, and success in all of their endeavors.
May they be blessed with many more years to enjoy all the good that life has to offer, and thereby help us, their devoted community,
to benefit from his amazing insights and guidance.
In honor of
RABBI BEREL WEINAn accomplished rabbi, scholar, historian, author, speaker and of course, devoted husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather.Our admiration and respect for you is boundless.May Hashem grant you many more years of good
health, happiness andnachas from your entire family.
Yossie and Debbie Leshkowitz
Mazel Tov
Rabbi Berel Weinon this special birthday!
You have made a positive difference in all of our lives.
Alice Frommer, Jennifer and Jeremy Frommer, Alisa and David Freilich
In tribute to
Rabbi Berel Wein for his astounding contributions to the Jewish people.
With great fondness and admiration,
Allen L. Rothenberg and Barbara Rothenberg, Esqs. and
Harry and Amy Rothenberg
(800) 624-8888
New York | Philadelphia | Hackensack | Cherry Hill | Lakewood
In honor of Rabbi Berel Wein
From Norfolk to Baltimore, from the past until today, our lives have been truly enriched and deepened by
knowing you. Under your tutelage and leadership we have grown and been given strength and direction. Thank you for all you have done for our family and
Klal Yisrael. Words cannot describe the admiration we have for you, Mira and your beautiful family. May
Hashem give you continued vigor in all that you do!
Evelyn SokolSora, Jerry, Alanna, Aaron, and Avi Wolasky
Danielle and Josh Morhaim and Family
Start Over
In honor of
Rabbi Berel WeinYou are a giant in our world!
You have given, and continue to give, so much to Klal Yisroel
Arthur and Gitel Marx
Congratulations
Rabbi Berel WeinWith everlasting gratitude and heartfelt appreciation.
Rabbi and Mrs. Steven Pruzansky Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck, New Jersey
Congratulations and best wishes to
Rabbi Berel Weinon his many years of scholarship and for educating people from all walks of life.
Pearl and Sheldon Seidman
In honor of
Rabbi Berel Wein, shlitawhose wisdom, leadership, experiences and humor
have guided our family for several generations.
With respect and admirationThe Zelinger Family
To
Rabbi Berel WeinThank you for countless hours of education
and enlightenment and for sharing so many memorable experiences
around the globe.Wishing you and Destiny, Hatzlacha Rabba, now and
always.
With warmest regards,Annie and Michael Lehmann
Michigan
As long time listeners and admirers we would like to take this opportunity to wish you strength and good health to continue being the "Voice of Jewish History" until 120.
Dr. Barry and Sipora BulsShmuel and Shaindy Eiferman
"ושננתם לבני ודברת בם" With Much Hakaras Hatov
Yonoson & Rochelle Hirtz and Family
To
RABBI BEREL WEINOUR TEACHER, OUR RAV, OUR MENTOR,
OUR ADVISOR, OUR FRIEND, OUR ROLE MODELTHE LIST WOULD BE TOO LONG IF WE WERE TO MENTION
ALL THAT YOU MEAN TO US
FOR OVER 40 YEARS YOU HAVE AND CONTINUE TO HAVE A PROFOUND INFLUENCE ON OUR ENTIRE FAMILY
YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATOR FOR ALL OF US
MAY YOU CONTINUE TO LEAD BY EXAMPLECONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING THIS
WONDERFUL MILESTONE
RONNIE AND JENNIFER HERRMANNDANIEL AND CHANI, NOAM AND TOVA, SHIRA AND DORON,
SIMCHA AND KAREN, NAFTALI AND SHANI, PENINA AND MENASHE,
ELISHEVA AND YOSEF
With Heartfelt Wishesfor Bracha V'hatclacha
to Moreinu V' Rabbeinu
Rabbi Berel Wein, shlit'a
who has enriched the lives our family, thousands of otherfamilies and Klal Yisrael as a whole. It has been an honor
to be members of his Kehillot for over 3 decades.
Chazak ve'ematz b'gevura, simcha and Shefa brachot.
Michael and Sharon Kronenberg and Family
In honor of
Rabbi Berel Wein
In great appreciation of the many hours of learning and enjoyment that you provide for us.
May Hashem grant you (and your Eishes Chayil, Mira) good health and strength for many years so that you can
continue your wonderful work for Klal Yisrael.
Sheila and Yankel Schwebel
In honor of
Rabbi Berel Wein
Whose countless books and lectures have enlightenedour generation to our nation’s past
Jack and Doris Bistricer
Mazal Tov to
Rabbi WeinYour erudition, wisdom and warmth have enriched our
lives for many years. We treasure our friendship. May you and Mira enjoy many healthy years together.
Yossi and Aviva Hoch
In honor of
Rabbi Berel WeinYour accomplishments are the stuff of legends.
Nechama Wolfson
To a Great Rabbi and Man –Who I have admired and followed for over 30 years.
Abraham M. Bielory, Esq
Dear
Rabbi WeinMAY YOU CONTINUE TO ELLUCIDATE THE PAST AND ILLUMINATE THE FUTURE FOR
MANY YEARS TO COME.
CHAZAK V’EMATZ
Naftali & Randy Blinder
To
Rabbi Berel WeinWe, our families, our congregation and our fellow Jews, owe a debt of gratitude to Rabbi Wein for his years and decades
of devoted teaching and writing. By his words and by his example, he has elevated all of us,
and shown us the way to improve our relationship with G-d and our fellow Jews.
Yussie and Barbara Fischer
To
Rabbi Berel WeinHistory will view Rabbi Wein as an insightful voice
of reason and candor in an age of upheaval. It is our privilege to honor him.
Yitzchak and Charlotte Friedland
In Tribute to
Rabbi Berel WeinOur Rav, our Teacher, our Mentor and our Friend
You have shown us through example that to remainin one place is to become stagnant.
You have taught us to always strive for greater heights.
You have inspired us with your words to try to become better people, working on one aspect of our
lives at a time.We thank you and hope that the “Good Lord” will
bless you with continued health and happiness and and and and and
Laurence and Gloria Gordon
Our expression of HaKoras HaTov to
Rabbi Weinfor his many years of dedication to Klal Yisroel.
Charlie and Shulamis Grandovsky
In honor of
Rabbi Berel WeinZev and Chani Karpel
To Our Dear
Rabbi Wein Thanks for all the adventures - by land, air, sea & CD.
They were life changing.
Wishing you a happy birthday and much successwith all of your future endeavors.
Love,
The Lefcoe FamilyNorfolk, Virginia
To
Rabbi Berel WeinNo tribute can adequately describe the impact and input you have
made on lives all over the world Thank you for all you have imparted to us and our family in the past,
present and…. thereby the future
In appreciation Edwin and Ruth Levi
To
Rabbi Berel WeinFrom the wilds of Africa to the hills of Jerusalem,
Rabbi Wein continues to inspire us. We are honored to know him, in awe of his contribution to the Jewish
people and hoping to have a fraction of his energy!
Fondly,Andy and Nancy Neff
Dear
Rabbi WeinIn appreciation and admiration.
May you be zoche to continue to impact our family and the Jewish world at large.
Allen & Miriam Nussbaum
In honor of מורי ורבי
הרב דב וויין שיחיה לאורך ימים טובים וארוכים אמן
Thank you for being a guiding force in my and my family's life. I am so grateful for all that you have taught me and for all that I
continue to learn from you.
Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld and family
…ומצדיקי הרבים ככוכבים לעולם ועדAnd they that turn the many to righteousness are
like the stars for ever and ever…" (דניאל י"ב)Rabbi Wein is the star of our generation.
Fortunate are we to know him, to learn from him and to continue his dreams and "Destiny".
There are clearly advantages to getting sent to 'the office' so many times in High School! Thank you Rebbi for your words of
encouragement, insight and blessings. Always.The greatest gift we have from Rabbi Wein is global vision.
In Torah, in thought and the courage to make our own decisions in the face of raging storms and pernicious tides.
Everything meaningful we have in our lives is a result of this precious gift. We truly owe Rabbi Wein our world.
Thank you and may Hashem continue to bless you with everything "good and great".
Moshe and Liat MayerfeldHadasa, Michoel, Shimon, Avigail, Yael, Yehuda,
Binyomin and BaruchLondon UK
With heartfelt gratitude to
Rabbi Berel Weinfor being my Rebbe, my guide,
a unique role model, and a source of inspiration.During five wonderfully formative years
at Yeshiva Shaarei Torah.And ever since.
David and Chani Moss
Mazal Tov
Rabbi Berel WeinRabbi Wein's unique perspective of Jewish history has bestowed on him with the title of גדול בישראל and has brought him to the fore-
front of Jewish sages in our time.
His in depth knowledge of our history and customs puts him into the hallowed category of חוקר ודורש במקום שלא דש בו אחר.
Rabbi Wein, may you continue to shed your light and wisdom upon us for many years and enlighten us to our true heritage until 120.
Mr. And Mrs. Pinchas Rubinfeld
Mazel Tov to our Rebbe and Life Long Friend
Moreinu Harav Berel Wein, shlita on this well deserved tribute.
Thank you for all you have done for our family.May Hashem grant you long life and good health
and may you continue to inspire, guide and educatethe People of Israel Ad Meah V’esrim
With great respect, devotion and love,Jodi and David Pollack and Family
Elaine and Lou (A”H) Pollack and Family
Thank You
Rabbi WeinFor everything you do
The Slone FamilyNorfolk, Virginia
Mazel tov and best wishes to
Rabbi Weinupon this well deserved honor.
Thank you for enriching our lives for many years and for always being the voice of reason in this chaotic world.
May you, together with your wonderful Rebbetzin Mira, have the zechus to see many more years of good health,
joy and nachas ad meah v'esrim shana.
Judy and Robert Bruckstein and Family
In honor of
Rabbi Berel Wein, shlitaYou have taken our most precious treasures, Chaim, Mordechai
and Yoni and given them the pride, joy and responsibility of being part and parcel of the Jewish People.
You have given us insight into our devikus toHaKodosh Boruch Hu and to the Jewish People.
Your hard work has shown fruits throughout the Jewish World…Honest and upright Jewish Baalebatim, working
for the Klal, Rebbeim and Rabbonim.
May you go Me-Chayil-el-Chayil
With great appreciation,David and Judy Rhine
to
Rabbi Wein Thank you for all you have taught us.
Thank you for all we have learned from you.
Richard and Kay Greenblatt
To
Rabbi Berel WeinIt has been many years and they all have been many precious
ones in having you as a friend. Congratulations on your 80th.
Mazel Tov! Yael and Gail Miller
May Hash-m bless Rabbi Berel Wein with continued successas he and Destiny inspire Jews about authentic Torah.
From beyondarecipe.com Chana Tova and Boruch Sokol
It has been a great zchut to have raised our family under the umbrella of Rabbi Berel Wein. You have provided us, and our
children with the path to follow in bringing up future generations in adherence to Torah laws and values and in
perpetuation of the legacy of the Jewish people.
May we continue to learn from your example and may you continue to inspire Klal Yisroel with your insight,
wisdom and erudition.
Barbara and Morty Minchenberg
Thank you,
Rabbi Wein, from the bottom of our hearts,
for being our Rebbe and guiding force for not just ourselves but also for our children, granchildren and talmidim.
Rabbi Wein, You have provided us with the path to follow in bringing up future generations in adherence to Torah laws and values and in per-
petuating the legacy of the Jewish people.
May we continue to learn from your example and may you continue to inspire Klal Yisroel with your insight,
wisdom and erudition.
מי יכול להשמיע כל תהלתו?! )מגילה י׳׳ח(
There are no words to express our appreciation.
Ira and Tova ShulmanYehuda and Yocheved Schuster
Yehuda and Laurie Minchenberg
With gratitude for the opportunity and privilege of attending An Evening of Tribute celebrating Lifetime Achievements of our favorite Rabbi Berel Wein, with whom we have learned for
maybe 40 years -- I extend sincere good wishes for continued good health and productivity.
From your history tapes, Pirke Avos, Buy Green Bananas, Echoes of Glory, Herald of Destiny, Triumph of Survival, and Vintage
Wein, and the times we have been in Denver, Colorado and Lancaster, Pennsylvania to hear your splendid lecture style in
person -- (not to forget your monthly newsletter) -- my only regret is that my husband and Wein aficionado, Barney, could
not be here to celebrate with you. In his stead, I come to add yet another book to my Wein
Library, one with my favorite name "And you shall teach them diligently unto your children" --and of course, one for my sister, Rosyne Gardenswartz, who is also a fan of the very best Wein.
1934 was truly a vintage year! Yasher Koach!
Evelyn (Evy) Epstein and Barney Epstein, z"lMillersville, PA and Eastern Wall, Shomayim
It is indeed a privilege to joinDESTINY FOUNDATION
in paying tribute and expressing Hakoros HaTov to
RABBI BEREL WEINupon receiving a
LIFETIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD
The fruits of his teachings are constantlyvisible for all to see and to learn from
JOYCE AND ARTHUR FEIN
AND FAMILY
In honor of our founding Rav
Rabbi Berel Wein Thank you for creating such a remarkable and wonderful Kehilla
It has been an honor serving Bais Torah as its president.May Hashem give you good health, nachas and the ability to
serve as a leader of Klal Yisroel for many more years
With GratitudeJackie and Steve Fessel
Le'Kavod
Harav Berel Wein, shlita
May you continue to have your incredible and trailblazing impact on Klal Yisroel for many more years to come
Rabbi and Mrs. Yissocher Frand
With much appreciation for and gratitude to Rabbi Berel Wein, a unique man who has had a profound impact on our lives.
Moshe and Nikki Lazarus
The Law Offices of Mark H. Lazarus, PLLC
In honor of
Rabbi Berel WeinA true Gadol in Torah and Life
Thank youShlomo & Rena Mayer
Mazal Tov to
Rabbi Wein You have been a central influence in every major event of our
lives. We fell privileged to have this opportunity to express our thanks to you.
Shmuel and Marion Morell
Mazal Tov
Rabbi Berel WeinWe would like to acknowledge the immeasurable
influence that Rabbi Wein had on our family, my husband Bernie A"H, and myself.
Rabbi Wein and his illustrious family provided education and training for all of us. These efforts have contributed to the significant roles each of our children is accomplish-
ing in their respective communities all over the world, Raanana( Israel), Detroit, London and New York.
May you go from Chayil el Chayil. Effie Mayerfeld
Rabbi Berel WeinOne of the high points of my return to Judaism was to meet you – firstly through your wonderful and informative lectures. But
the highlight of my Jewish education was meeting you over lunch when you would visit Los Angeles.
You have been an ongoing inspiration for me.You instilled pride and a love of Judaism.
When I joined the California military at the tender age of 60, I saw that the entire force had only Christian chaplains – no Rav.The knowledge I received from you gave me the confidence to
enroll in rabbinical school.As the only rabbi in the California military, I like to say I
became the Chief Rabbi by default.
You have been my teacher – and you continue to be my teacher. You have blessed so many lives.
Mazel Tov and all blessings.Robert S. Schriebman
Rabbi Berel WeinThank you for your lectures, hospitality and
encouragement from 1992-1998.
Don't get me wrong- I still listen. As your students can attest,once a disciple, always a disciple, but they were
especially important during my years at Aish HaTorah.
Kurt and Melissa Stein and family
In honor of our dear
ZAIDYA vibrant link to the past and a guiding light for the future.
You have always provided us with tremendous love and support. We are so grateful to have you as our grandfather.
With much love and adoration Heshel, Aliza, Zevi and JJ
Mazel Tov
Rabbi WeinI have followed Rabbi Wein’s stellar career since we
were together in yeshiva some seventy years ago. His contributions to Judaism are unparalleled, as he made Jewish history come alive in his scholarly
yet user-friendly writings and videos, and promoted Yiddishkeit both as a pulpit rabbi,
educator, and OU administrator.
Keep it up, Berel! You have more to offer.Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, MD
Mazel Tov !From Warren Wachholder
In AppreciationBrenda Walker
Rabbi Berel Wein was my first paying customer as a scribe when I first moved to Monsey. We used to daven in the basement of a private house, before Rabbi Wein built his Shul. One day the
Rabbi called me and asked if I would fix the Sefer Torah. "Rabbi, I am just learning how to do this." "Kalman. I know you know how to make an aleph, so meet me at the shul and I will show
you where to put it." We met and there was just a small crack in a letter. After I fixed it, which just took about one minute, the Rabbi insisted on paying me $25 (1974). "But Rabbi, I daven here, and you saw how long it took." He put the money in my hand, closed my hand, and said, "Take it home and give it to
your wife. She will know what to do with it." Just one example of Rabbi Wein's sensitivity for the situation and the feelings of
others.
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Wein on being awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award
Kalman Freidus
Rabbi Wein is one - of - a - kindWe were honored to host him once in Phoenix
Much of my knowledge of Jewish history has come from his lectures
Mazal Tov on being one of the great educators of our timeI am here to represent my family and the National Council of
Young Israel of which I am President
Jessica (an immigration attorney servicing religious, family and business visas) [email protected]
and Farley Weiss (intellectual property attorney) [email protected]
To
Rabbi Berel WeinThank you for starting us on our beautiful journey to living a
Torah life. With gratitude and appreciation.
Bonnie and Alan Cohen -Jerusalem
In gratitude from one who has been touched by your great teaching.
Jonthan B. Gordon
With deepest appreciation to my Rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva on inspiring us for life.
Moshe Heigh and family - Cincinnati, OH
To our dear
Rabbi Wein,A Man of all Seasons
May you continue to teach Torah and spread Judaism for many more years in good health.
Best Wishes,Henry and Renie Hirsch
Mazel tov on this auspicious occasion. We wish you many years of continued success in your holy
work.
Mr. and Mrs. Nosson Hirsch
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Congratulations from “THE OLD WORLD”
Peter & Sara Iczkovits, Zürich, Switzerland
Best wishes from all of us at Mazel Supply
Mazel Tov! With much admiration,
Steve Moses
We pay tribute to
Rabbi Berel Wein on the momentous occasion of your
80th Birthday. We feel privileged to daven in your shul and attend
your shiurim when we are in Jerusalem. When we are in New York, we read your parsha and Jerusalem Post columns
online, religiously every week. May Hashem grant you many more years in good health, together with Mira, to continue your wonderful work on
behalf of Klal Yisrael.
Sidney and Sheila Rimmer
Mazal Tovfrom Sameach Music
Best wishes from Alice Goldberger
In appreciation - Satellite Media Productions-
Fred and Ellen Berney
With boundless admiration - Dr. Yitzchak and Linda Stern - Tzfat
Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor. May you be blessed with many years of good
health and happiness עד מאה ועשרים
Doris Newman
Thank You! David Greenberg
ABOUT DESTINYDestiny is a 501(c)(3) Educational Media Foundation dedicated to bringing Jewish history to life in an exciting and interactive way.Our films and multi-media programming are designed to educate, inspire, inform, and instill a sense of pride and purpose in being Jewish. To demonstrate how each and every Jew fits into the big picture of Jewish history.Through innovative initiatives such as the Faith and Fate Documentary Series and The Heralds of Destiny Animated Film Series, together with comprehensive Educators’ Guides, Audio Lectures, Online Multi-Media Jewish History Learning Courses and Books, the Destiny Foundation is changing the way history is experienced and learned.Destiny’s multi-media tools gives today’s new generation of Jews, innovative ways to explore and define their Jewish identity and history.
DESTINY’S GOALS:To support educational outreach in order to strengthen and reinforce Jewish identity and commitment to Jewish continuity and Israel.To produce effective and ongoing films and multi-media educational materials and programming for use in the home, classroom, and in Jewish communities.To offer training and ongoing support to teachers and educators for each of our projects.
BACKGROUNDIt all started with a few audio cassettes on Jewish history, recorded by Berel Wein, way back in the 1980’s. The lectures were unique in several ways. Firstly, they were the first series on Jewish history available on tape. Secondly, Berel Wein in his inimitable style put Jewish history into perspective. He gave us an informed overview on how Jewish history related to (continue on next page)
world history – and how it relates to our lives today. Thirdly, he did it in an engaging and insightful way – as only a master storyteller, with a dry sense of humor, could.By popular demand the series grew. To date over 1,000,000 of his lectures have been purchased world-wide. Then came the books that complimented the tapes. Then came the films. In 1996 Berel Wein started the Destiny Foundation to expand production and distribution – and make Jewish history digitally available to the widest audience possible.
WHY IS JEWISH HISTORY IMPORTANT?Our past influences our future – and history is the map that guides us to our destination. Understanding how each individual is an essential part of the chain of Jewish history, creates a unique and critical link in the continuity of our people.“Jewish History is our teacher … it is our rear view mirror.If you don’t know where you come from – how do you know where you are going?It’s one of the most valuable tools for understanding and dealing with today’s world”Berel Wein
THE POWER OF TODAY’S MEDIA IN JEWISH EDUCATIONToday’s students are totally media savvy.Information is instantly accessible, downloadable, transmittable and interactive. Media has impact – and it works.Also, today’s audiences have the power of choice. The power to choose what media to communicate in, and what media is the most effective to learn from and easy-to-use.Today, all information is available digitally. That is why Destiny produces it’s films and educational materials in multi-media formats – to make them more convenient and impactful. Each of Destiny’s films are accompanied by a multi-media educational guide.
