Scroll of Honor
Robin and Steven Abramow
Rick Abrams
Renee and Leon Adams
Larry Albin
Marci Alboher and Jay Goldberg
Jeremy Arcus-Goldberg
Drora Arussy
Meara Ashtivker
Louise Chazen Banon and Sidney Banon
Jenna Barricklo
Donna and Abe Bartell
Amy and Aquiba Benarroch
Deborah and Barry Berg
Trisanne and Samuel Berger
Jane and Steven Berkowitz
Debra and David Berman
Brian Berman
Tracey Bilski
Felicia Block
Susan and Jeffrey Bogatin
Deborah and Richard Born
Jessica Braginsky
Ellen and Mark Bram
Deborah and David Brand
Cheryl and David Brause
Annabelle Brody and Tyler Ross
Melissa and David Buckner
Debbie and Michael Bunder
Jocelyn and Ron Burton
Faith and Andrew Charles
Amy and David Chasen
Kathy Chazen and Larry Miller
Simona Chazen
Ella and Noah Chinitz
Shari and Marvin Chinitz
Joyce and Fred Claar
Ronnie and Barry Cohen
Erica and Noah Cohen
Iris Cohen
Mindy and Joseph Cohen
Deborah and Mark Cooper
Odelya Dabscheck and David Dabscheck
Carole Daman
Ivy and Justin Dash
Abi Dauber Sterne
Rita and Fred Distenfeld
Amy Doberman and Joe Griminger
Alisa and Dan Doctoroff
Barbara and Robert Ehudin
Abby Eisenberg
Karen and Noah Estrin
Debra Etelson-Mayblum
Karen Everett
Adi Farkash
Thalia and Daniel Federbush
Amy and Rob Feilbogen
Lauri Feldman
Jan and Daniel Fenster
Elana and Avi Fertig
Jeremy Fingerman
Susan and Stephen Flaxman
Martine and Stanley Fleishman
Linda and Stephen Fogelson
Lauren Goldberg and Michael Foreman
Yve Fouladi
Liz Freirich and Saul Kaiserman
Sheila and Robert Friedland
Aaron Friedman
Stephanie and Nick Gardner
Melissa and Robert Gaynor
Rachel Gildiner
Amanda Gimble and Myron Glucksman
Laura and Stephen Girsky
Chari and Jacob Goldberg
Dale and Saul Goldberg
Robin and Rich Golden
Irit Khon
Rabbis Jennifer and Howard Goldsmith
Penny Goldsmith and Robert Meyerson
Tamar and Eric Goldstein
Cindy and Ben Golub
Sally Gottesman
Rebecca and Larry Grafstein
Cathleen and Jeffrey Greenberg
Shiri and Andrew Greenberg
Jill Greenspan
Jane and Arthur Greyf
Jennifer Gross and Saul Burian
Miriam Grossman
Lisa Handler and Barry Bergman
Linda and Mark Harary
Sara and Scott Harris
Karen and Mark Hauser
Marni Heller
Miriam and David Hirsch
Rena and Scott Hoffman
Jackie and Sol Israel
Donna Jakubovitz
Aimee and Brian Jalazo
Amy and Mitchell Josephs
Rebecca Kahn
Jolie and Jeromy Kapelus
Shuli Karkowky
Avery Kastin
Diane and Gary Katz
Rachelle and Martin Kaufman
Barbara Keller
Gilana Keller and Raanan Cohen
Esther and Moshe Klein
Karen Klein
Arlene and Michael Kleinberg
Rosemarie and Mitchell Klipper
Judy Harris Kluger
Shira Kobren
Denise Kohn and Adam Blank
Marjorie and Robert Kohn
Lois Kohn-Claar and Gary Claar
Mark and Jonathan Kravitz
Stacey and Eddie Kreinik
Hillary Kupferberg
Holly and Joel Kurtzberg
Victoria and Alexander Lass
Myriam and David Leibowitz
Nancy and Andrew Leighton
David Leit
Lior Lekner
Shari and Darren Levine
Sumner Lewis
Andi Lewittes
Monique and David Lionetti
Judy and Kyle Lipton
Judy and David Lobel
Barbara Loewentheil Murray
Edy Lucas
Mindy Luxenberg-Grant and Zach Grant
Valerie and Jeff Malsch
Dammara and Samuel Markowitz
Paula and David Menche
Carol Myers
Jill and Donald Miller
Linda Mirels and Gerard Mosse
Lori and David Moore
Jami Moore
Anya Morgulis
Micali Morin
Arlene and Richard Morse
Rachel Moseley
Susan and Herb Myers
Beth and Marc Nabi
Daniel Nadelmann
Pam and Brad Nodiff
Elana and Shay Oron
Miriam and Allen Paisner
Robin and Jeff Perlman
Chaim Pinczower
Elisa and Alan Pines
Robin and Ted Plonsker
Melissa Plotsky
Suzanne and Jamie Raved
Monique and Andrew Rechtschaffen
Debbie and Hunter Reisner
Mindy Richenstein - Supplies for Success
Heidi and Richard Rieger
Susan Ringler
Jennifer Rochkind
Lauren Rosen and David Chazen
Jennifer V. Roth
Linday and Evan Roth
Ilissa Rothschild and Mark Ressler
Deborah and Sheldon Rubin
Géraldine and Stephen Rutenberg
Shereen Rutman
Victoria and Daryosh Sakhai
Wendy and Neil Sandler
Rabbi Charles Savenor
Gloria and Greg Schneider
Scott Schneiderman
Sharon Schoenfeld
Penelope and Kenneth Schwager
Barbara Segal
Danielle Segal
Joel Segal
Barak Sella
Danielle and Stu Seltzer
Rena Seplowitz and Steven Keller
Sarene Shanus and Harold Treiber
Shaked Shapira, J Street
Ivy and Neil Shapiro
Leonard Shavel
Julie Sherman and Bruce Jakubovitz
Gabriela and Jack Shnay
Ella and Sam Shteingart
Judy and Sylvain Siboni
Katherine and Raphael Sidelsky
Ariella Simpson
Tara Slone-Goldstein and Wayne Goldstein
Linda and Jeffrey Solomon
Shirley and Allan Solomon
Lily and Ken Sommer
Abi Spencer
Carla and Laurence Stein
Karen Stein
Dana Steiner
Amanda and Peter Stern
Ruth and Andrew Suzman
Sarah and Mark Tarnofsky
Arlyn and Eric Tepper
Elizabeth and Stephen Thurer
Dina Ufberg
Phyllis and Jonathan Wagner
Bettina and Spencer Waxman
David Weinstein
Rachel Weinstein-White
Jill and Bruce Weisfeld
Giselle and Alan Weissman
Pam and Bruce Wexler
Meryl Wiener and Barry Bryer
Tikvah and Aryeh Wiener
Helene and Gary Wingens
Jillian Winoker
Allison and Alex Wohl
Diane and Howard Wohl
Marc Wolf
Patty and Russell Wolff
Cookie and Michael Woltz
Stephanie Woolf
Amy Yenkin and Robert Usdan
Miriam and Bernard Yenkin
Denise Zami
Geula Zamist
Wendy and Yale Zoland
Louise,
Your wisdom, dedication and clear headed approach set you apart. Your commitment to the Jewish Education Project and to the community make you a role model and inspiration to all who know you. You are a passionate, thoughtful and compassionate leader. The Jewish Education Project has benefited greatly from your focus and leadership. Your accomplishments are a testament to the quality person you are, both publicly and privately. We are honored to call you a friend.
Mazel tov on this well deserved recognition,
Jennifer AND Saul Burian
Mazal tov Gigi, Louise, and Lois. Thank you all for the tremendous impact you’ve had on this agency and Jewish education broadly!
Personally, thanks also for your partnership and inspiration!
ELLA AND NOAH CHINITZ
UJA-Federation of New York is proud to join the Jewish Education Project in celebrating Gigi Weissman and Louise Chazen Banon.
Thank you for your outstanding dedication to strengthening and uplifting our community. Your leadership at UJA has been truly inspiring, and we deeply appreciate the vision and generosity you continue to bring to this work.
Mazal Tov and may you go from strength to strength!
Linda Mirels, President; Marc Rowan, Chair of the Board; Eric S. Goldstein, CEO
Gigi,
Congratulations on this wonderful honor that is so well-deserved! Your dedication, leadership, and passion for helping others and improving Jewish Education is inspiring.
We are thrilled to see you receive this very special honor.
Mazel Tov! .
Cheryl, David, Sam, Anna,
AND Sophie Brause
Gigi,
You inspire so many people by your dedication to educating the Jewish (and broader) community. The Leffell School continues to thrive based on your leadership of its Long Range Planning Committee, and your energy is felt worldwide through The Jewish Education Project.
DIANE AND GARY KATZ
We are happy to recognize the important contributions that Gigi has made to your organization.
LINDA AND STEPH FOGELSON
Louise,
Thank you for all you do for The Jewish Education Project. You inspire us all in an understated and elegant manner.
RENA AND SCOTT HOFFMAN
Dear Louise,
Congratulations on your well-deserved honor, and all that you have accomplished to foster Jewish education.
The greatest weapon we have to fight antisemitism in these challenging times.
So proud of you!
With Admiration,
PAULA AND DAVID MENCHE
Mazel Tov to all the honorees!
Your hard work and dedication inspire us all!
JILL AND BRUCE WEISFELD
Three extraordinary women!
Lois, many thanks for your leadership at the helm.
Gigi, a true visionary and Louise, a remarkable trailblazer.
Now more than ever this work is so critical.
HEIDI AND RICHARD RIEGER
Lois, your incredible commitment to the Jewish Education Project in this hardest of times has been inspiring. You have led with grace, vision, courage and compassion and we are so proud of what you accomplished. With respect and love,
JOLIE AND JEROME KAPELUS
In honor of Gigi Weissman!
SHARI LEVINE
Giselle, your leadership is truly inspiring. You bring heart and wisdom to everything you do—always focused on strengthening our work and our people. I’ve learned so much from the way you show up: with purpose, humility, and a deep belief in the power of Jewish education.
Louise, your decades of dedication to The Jewish Education Project have left a lasting mark. Your leadership and deep commitment to Jewish education have shaped the agency in meaningful ways and it’s clear your impact will continue to be felt for years to come.
Warmly,
DAMMARA MARKOWITZ
Yasher Koach!
DAVID LEIT
In recognition of Lois Kohn-Claar’s amazing work for this vital organization.
IVY AND NEIL SHAPIRO
Congratulations, Gigi, on such a well deserved honor. Your work on behalf of The Jewish Education Project and countless other organizations is vital to our community and greatly appreciated.
And a huge thank you to Lois for your tireless and most valuable efforts. We’re grateful for all that you do.
Jane AND Steve Berkowitz
Congratulations to Gigi, Louise and Lois! Expressing deep appreciation for your inspirational service at The Jewish Education Project. I am honored to serve on the board under your leadership.
Jane AND ARTHUR GREYF
Congratulations Louise on this well deserved honor!
SHELLEY AND MARTIN KAUFMAN
Mazal tov to our well deserving honorees, Giselle Weissman and Louise Chazen Banon.
Thank you Lois for the amazing job you did.
Kol hakavod to you all!
Meryl Wiener and Barry Bryer
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun is proud to salute our cherished member,
Louise Chazen Banon
upon her well-deserved designation by The Jewish Education Project at their Spring Event, “A Global Call to Action: Championing Jewish Education.”
This honor is a fitting tribute to Louise’s unwavering dedication, vision, and commitment to advancing Jewish education. We celebrate her leadership and the profound impact she continues to make in our community and beyond.
Chaim Steinmetz, Senior Rabbi
Haskel Lookstein, Rabbi Emeritus
Roy Feldman, Associate Rabbi
Honoring Arielle Greenspan for all of her hard work and dedication to promoting inspiring Jewish education.
jill greenspan
Gigi, your dedication and leadership continue to inspire. Your ability to think strategically has helped The Jewish Education Project grow and thrive. We are grateful for your vision, passion, and commitment to strengthening Jewish education. Thank you for your invaluable contributions!
Louise, as a longtime Board member and Chair of Advancement, your leadership has strengthened our organization in countless ways. Your dedication, wisdom, and passion have helped us grow and thrive, ensuring a bright future for Jewish education. We are deeply grateful for your guidance and generosity.
Lois Kohn-Claar AND Gary Claar
So very very proud of you Gigi, for all the work you do to make the world a better place for us and our family.
ROBIN AND JEFF PERLMAN
Congratulations to all the Honorees!
With special appreciation for Lois Kohn Claar.
JOYCE AND FRED CLAAR
We feel so much gratitude to you, Gigi, Louise, and Lois for your leadership and wisdom.
Karen, mazel tov on your new role!
We are very proud of Saul’s 6 years of board service.
Have a fun night everyone!!
Elizabeth Freirich
AND SAUL KAISERMAN
Yasher Koach to Gigi, Louise, and Lois for all you have done to better Jewish education. Your contribution to The Jewish Education Project is, and has been, invaluable.
arlene AND rick morse
Mazal Tov and lots of love to our dear friend Louise Chazen Banon on this well-deserved recognition.
REBECCA AND LARRY GRAFSTEIN
Mazel tov to Louise on this very well deserved honor and recognition!
with Love,
RITA AND FRED DISTENFELD
Congratulations to Louise and her fellow honorees!
ELISSA AND ALAN PINES
Mazel Tov on SUCH a well deserved honor Gigi and thank you Louise for all you have done for The Jewish Education Project!
SARENE SHANUS AND HAROLD TREIBER
In honor of Gigi Weissman and Lois Kohn-Claar.
CINDY AND BEN GOLUB
Thank you, Lois, for all you do for our community!
DONNA AND ABE BARTELL
Keep up the great work!
SUSAN AND HERB MYERS
In honor of our friend Louise Banon and outgoing President Lois Kohn-Claar.
KAREN AND MARK HAUSER
In honor of Lois Kohn-Claar.
SHIRLEY AND ALLAN SOLOMON
Gigi, thank you for all you do for the Jewish world and beyond. Your leadership is an inspiration!
WENDY AND YALE ZOLAND
Dear Louise:
Warmest congratulations and best wishes on this very well deserved honor.
IRIS AND ILAN COHEN
Dear Louise,
Your steadfast leadership and support of the Jewish Education Project is evermore critical during these challenging times. However, you recognized the importance of fostering Jewish education and strengthening Jewish identity well before today. Congratulations on this well deserved honor. I am so proud to call you my friend.
Fondly,
JUDY KLUGER
Congratulations to GG and everyone else at The Jewish Education Project!
CATHLEEN AND JEFFREY GREENBERG
Mazal tov Louise on a well-deserved honor for a wonderful organization!
Love,
Deborah and Barry Berg
Louise,
Mazal Tov on this well deserved honor.
Love,
Deborah and MARK COOPER
Dear Louise,
So proud of you and all that you do for the Jewish community.
You have always been an inspiration to all and especially our family.
We love you.
Judy and Sylvain SIBONI
Louise,
Yasher Koach on this well deserved honor.
Your leadership, dedication and passion for supporting this and other causes are an inspiration to us and our community.
We are so proud to be part of your family and look forward to seeing your continued success in all your philanthropic endeavors!
Love,
Robin and Steven Abramow
Mazal Tov to all the inspiring educators. Thanks for all that you do!
ABI DAUBER STERN
Louise,
Congratulations on this well deserved honor. Your dedication and passion to The Jewish Education Project has helped many educators and schools thrive to new levels. You inspire us all!
LISA AND BARRY BERGMAN
Louise - you are a role model for how to be in the world! It's an honor to call you friend. Congratulations!
Jan and Danny Fenster
“Take utmost care and watch yourselves scrupulously,
so that you do not forget the things that you saw with your own eyes…
And make them known to your children and to your children’s children.”
Deuteronomy 4:9
Congratulations to Gigi and Louise!
You set a fine example for us all, living a life of commitment to Jewish education and, through that, ensuring the future of the Jewish people.
We applaud you for your leadership and support of The Jewish Education Project.
With admiration, gratitude, and love,
Karen AND DAVID Everett
Gigi,
We are thrilled to honor you and celebrate your dedication to the Jewish Education Project. You strengthen and elevate every community you touch! You have always been a passionate advocate for enhancing Jewish education and we all benefit from your skilled and thoughtful leadership. Thank you for being an inspiring example and a wonderful friend!
Lots of love and mazal tov!
Amy and Rob FEILBOGEN
In honor of Gigi Weissman. Wishing you a super successful event!.
SHEILA AND ROBERT FRIEDLAND
In honor of Lois concluding her board presidency. Yasher Koach!.
Ilissa Rothschild and Mark Ressler
Gigi- We are so inspired by your dedication! We are so happy to be honoring you tonight!
So well deserved!
Love,
AMY AND DAVID CHASEN
Gigi and Louise,
Thank you for all that you do on behalf of our community and to further Jewish education! Mazel Tov on this most well deserved honor!
Lois,
Thank you for always leading the way and serving as an extraordinary role model for all generation.
We deeply appreciate all you have done to advance the amazing work of The Jewish Education Project! Yasher Koach!
Pam and BRUCE WEXLER
So proud of our dear friend Louise, and all of the work The Jewish Education Project is championing.
DEBBIE AND SHIMON RUBIN
Yasher koach to all the honorees! Your passion and dedication to ensuring a rich and vibrant Jewish future is both admirable and deeply appreciated.
ALLISON AND ALEXANDER WOHL
Mazel Tov do our dear friend Louise Chazen Banon on this well-deserved honor.
Your passion, dedication and leadership inspire all who care about Jewish education.
We are proud to join in celebrating your achievements and the impact you've made.
PHYLLIS AND JONATHAN WAGNER
In Honor of Louise Chazen Banon
For all of the good that you do for this most worthy cause.
DEBORAH AND RICHARD BORN
In honor of Lois Kohn-Claar.
AIMEE AND BRIAN JALAZO
Gigi
Congratulations on this incredibly well-deserved honor. Your passion and dedication to this work are amazing, and they have made such a tremendous impact, which is more important than ever. Mazel tov!
Patty, Russell, Michael, and Spencer Wolff
Congratulations to our dear friend Louise Banon whose dedication to The Jewish Education Project has been inspirational.
SUSAN AND JEFFREY BOGATIN
Congratulations Gigi and Louise!! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to The Jewish Education Project, and for your many years of leadership.
LAUREN GOLDBERG AND MICHAEL FOREMAN
Yasher Koach to Gigi, Louise, Lois and the Young Pioneer Award Recipients.
The Jewish Education Project honors your commitment and contribution.
We are all grateful for your visionary leadership.
Ivy and Justin Dash
Mazel tov, Louise, Gigi, and Lois! Thank you for the inspiring work you do and your unwavering dedication to The Jewish Education Project.
JAMI MOORE
Gigi and Louise:
Mazel Tov on this well-deserved recognition. Your leadership and commitment to Jewish education are an inspiration to all those who are impacted by your work. I am lucky to serve on the Jewish Education Project board with you. Thank you for ALL you have done and continue to do for the organization and field.
Warmly,
Amy Yenkin
Mazal Tov to Gigi Weissman!
"Greater is tzedakah than all worship.”
Babylonian Talmud, Sukkah 49b
Your philanthropic activities are a model for and inspiration to your Westchester Jewish Center family. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.
Westchester Jewish Center
Mazel tov Louise! Your lifelong dedication to Jewish education has shaped this organization and inspired us all!
Mazel Tov to the Young Pioneers! Thank you for showing us what vibrant, purpose-driven Jewish education truly looks like
It is my deep honor to share this incredible evening with you all.
Yasher Koach!
Gigi Weissman
In honor of Louise Banon. Her dedication and devotion to the Jewish community is truly inspiring. Mazel tov! Love,
Myriam Leibowitz
Congratulations to Louise Banon on a very well deserved honor!