This document is a program for the Birthday Bash of Susan and Gary Aidekman being held by the Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus on May 31, 2016. It honors Susan and Gary Aidekman for their dedication and support of the community. It lists many honorees, sustaining partners, and supporters of The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life, which is celebrating its 10th birthday. The document expresses gratitude to Susan and Gary Aidekman and the many others who have helped strengthen Jewish identity, education, and engagement over the past decade.

1. Susan and GarySusan and Gary
AidekmanAidekman
HonoreesHonorees
BIRTHDAY BASH
May 31, 2016
23 Iyar 5776
Aidekman Family Jewish
Community Campus

2. is pleased to honor
Gary Aidekman Family Foundation
Jody and Jonathan Caplan
Ellen and Alan Goldner
Paula and Jerry Gottesman
Archie Gottesman and Gary DeBode
Stacey and Alan Kirshenbaum
Lawrence Rein
Ira A. Roschelle M.D. Family
Foundation
Sharon and Jimmy Schwarz
ATIDIM are optimistic about our future as a Jewish community and entrust
The Partnership with their unrestricted investments to Bring Jewish Learning to Life
for young people and their families. Visit ThePartnershipNJ.org/atidim for details.
ATIDIM are optimistic about our future as a Jewish community and entrust
The Partnership with their unrestricted investments to Bring Jewish Learning to Life
for young people and their families. Visit ThePartnershipNJ.org/atidim for details.

4. • Milly Iris z”l and Family
• Ellen and Alan Goldner
• Leslie Dannin Rosenthal
• Merle and Martin Kalishman
• Archie Gottesman and Gary
DeBode
• Lawrence Rein
• Alia and Dan Ramer
THANK YOU, past honorees, for your continued support!THANK YOU, past honorees, for your continued support!

5. In Honor of All Those Who Served as TrusteesIn Honor of All Those Who Served as Trustees
Supporting and Nurturing The Partnership for These 10 YearsSupporting and Nurturing The Partnership for These 10 Years

7. 18 Under 18 Who Bring Jewish Learning to Life honors young people
in the Greater MetroWest community who Bring Jewish Learning to Life
through meaningful connections between beloved activities, passions or
hobbies and Jewish textual sources. This inaugural group was selected by a
panel of three judges from among fifty entries because their essays were well-
written and deeply tied to relevant Jewish sources.
18 Under 18 Who Bring Jewish Learning to Life was created by The
Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life to honor the memory and legacy of
Herb and Milly Iris, and to celebrate ten years of generous support from the
Herb and Milly Iris Youth and Family Philanthropy Endowment of the Jewish
Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest.

9. SUSTAINERSSUSTAINERS
Susan and Gary Aidekman Jewish Community Foundation of Greater
MetroWest NJ
Avi Chai Jewish Federation of
Greater MetroWest NJ
Cooperman Family Fund for a Jewish
Future
Stacey and Alan Kirshenbaum
Foundation for Jewish Camp, Inc Klinghoffer Family
Archie Gottesman and Gary DeBode Maxine and Ted “zl” Murnick
Paula and Jerry Gottesman Ira Roschelle MD Family Foundation
Harold Grinspoon Foundation Lawrence Rein
Herb Iris Youth and Family
Philanthropy Endowment
Sobel Fund

12. DESTINATION: JEWISH SERVICE
LEARNING
HAS PROVIDED CLOSE TO
$80,000 IN GRANTS TO
INCENTIVIZE OVER
125 TEENS TO EXPLORE THEIR
OWN JEWISH IDENTITIES
WHILE HELPING OTHERS.

14. FOUNDERFOUNDER
Gary and Susan,Gary and Susan,
Thank you for being fantastic leadersThank you for being fantastic leaders
and a true inspiration to ourand a true inspiration to our
community. It's hard to imaginecommunity. It's hard to imagine
Greater MetroWest without yourGreater MetroWest without your
commitment over so many years.commitment over so many years.
Archie and GaryArchie and Gary

15. FOUNDERFOUNDER
Kol Hakavod to the Board and Staff ofKol Hakavod to the Board and Staff of
The PartnershipThe Partnership
You truly Bring Jewish Learning to Life.You truly Bring Jewish Learning to Life.
Susan and Gary AidekmanSusan and Gary Aidekman

17. HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY, THE PARTNERSHIP!!
Hard to believe that The Partnership has accomplished so much in just a short 10 years!
The Partnership has “raised the bar of excellence” and
is the national leader in so many ways, including:
Jewish identity building
Teen engagement
Jewish Day School Growth
Overnight Summer Camp Growth
Early Childhood program enrichment
Plus so much more
I am so proud to have been the second President of The Partnership
“Keep Igniting the Light”
LAWRENCE REIN
President 2010-2013
From Our Past
Presidents

19. FOUNDERFOUNDER
Mazal TovMazal Tov
Susan & GarySusan & Gary
I am so proud that The PartnershipI am so proud that The Partnership
is having this special opportunityis having this special opportunity
to honor you for your dedication, generosity, and continuousto honor you for your dedication, generosity, and continuous
support of all of The Partnership’s endeavors.support of all of The Partnership’s endeavors.
Your on-going support for the Federation of Greater MetroWestYour on-going support for the Federation of Greater MetroWest
continues to bring our community to higher levelscontinues to bring our community to higher levels
of Jewish enrichment and Jewish identity.of Jewish enrichment and Jewish identity.
Through your personal efforts, we are theThrough your personal efforts, we are the
beneficiaries of a beautiful Jewish community!beneficiaries of a beautiful Jewish community!
““Keep Igniting the Light”Keep Igniting the Light”
LAWRENCE REINLAWRENCE REIN

20. FOUNDERFOUNDER
Happy 10th Birthday!Happy 10th Birthday!
Congratulations to the visionary founders, the TrusteesCongratulations to the visionary founders, the Trustees
and the talented staff who strive every day to Bringand the talented staff who strive every day to Bring
Jewish Learning to Life in Greater MetroWest. We areJewish Learning to Life in Greater MetroWest. We are
so grateful for your dedication, talents and service.so grateful for your dedication, talents and service.
May we continue to go from strength to strength.May we continue to go from strength to strength.
Jody and Jonathan CaplanJody and Jonathan Caplan
Aliza, Benjamin & SophieAliza, Benjamin & Sophie
Heidi and Norman HurwitzHeidi and Norman Hurwitz
Gloria and Dave CaplanGloria and Dave Caplan

22. BENEFACTORBENEFACTOR

23. BENEFACTORBENEFACTOR
In Honor ofIn Honor of
Susan and Gary AidekmanSusan and Gary Aidekman
Barbara Tarmy &Barbara Tarmy &
Gary FradinGary Fradin

24. BENEFACTORBENEFACTOR
Happy 10th Birthday toHappy 10th Birthday to
The Partnership!The Partnership!
Randall and Shira RothschildRandall and Shira Rothschild
and familyand family

26. ONE HAPPY CAMPER NJ
HAS GRANTED NEARLY
$2,000,000 FOR OVER
1,900 CHILDREN TO ENJOY
JEWISH OVERNIGHT CAMP
FOR THE FIRST TIME.

28. SPONSORSPONSOR
We celebrate Susan and GaryWe celebrate Susan and Gary
Aidekman…Aidekman…
and The Partnershipand The Partnership
For their successful work toFor their successful work to
Bring Jewish Learning to Life.Bring Jewish Learning to Life.
Gail and Max KleinmanGail and Max Kleinman

29. SPONSORSPONSOR
Susan & Gary,Susan & Gary,
Congratulations on thisCongratulations on this
wonderful honor!wonderful honor!
Joanna PlafskyJoanna Plafsky

31. To My Friends at The Partnership:
Mazal Tov to everyone who has supported the work of The Partnership for these 10 years.
A decade ago we took a leap together – starting with a new vision for Jewish education and
engagement. We didn’t know exactly what form our programs would take, but we started with what
we knew to be true – that innovative, learner-centered, informal and experiential approaches succeed:
Jewish camp, engaging teen programming meeting teens where they are, and family-based early
childhood programs significantly impact young Jewish lives.
With Bob Lichtman’s visionary leadership we knew this leap was filled with enormous possibilities.
With Bob’s creativity, passion, knowledge and drive, he assembled an amazing staff and together they
advanced an ambitious program that has been groundbreaking ever since the Partnership’s founding.
The staff, together with thoughtful, devoted and wise board leaders, has made us all proud. The
Partnership has become an invaluable central address supporting Jewish learning and identity for
thousands in Metrowest. Along the way we were creating a premier agency that would become a
model to Jewish communities across North America – what a blessing for everyone in Greater
Metrowest.
May all of you, donors, leaders and staff, go from strength to strength.
Mazal Tov! !
Rabbi Amy Joy Small
Founding board member of The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life
President 2014-2015
Senior Rabbi, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, VT

33. SPONSORSPONSOR
Congratulations!Congratulations!
To Susan And Gary AidekmanTo Susan And Gary Aidekman
On This SpecialOn This Special
Birthday CelebrationBirthday Celebration
From theFrom the
Shirley Aidekman-KayeShirley Aidekman-Kaye
FamilyFamily
and theand the
Ken Aidekman FamilyKen Aidekman Family

34. SPONSORSPONSOR
To Susan and Gary,To Susan and Gary,
With deep appreciation forWith deep appreciation for
your profound devotionyour profound devotion
toward The Partnership.toward The Partnership.
Your keen vision andYour keen vision and
extraordinary leadershipextraordinary leadership
have greatly enriched Jewishhave greatly enriched Jewish
learninglearning
In our community,In our community,
Lois LautenbergLois Lautenberg

36. SPONSORSPONSOR
The Partnership andThe Partnership and
Greater MetroWest are veryGreater MetroWest are very
fortunate to havefortunate to have
Gary and SusanGary and Susan
as dedicated and generousas dedicated and generous
leaders of our community.leaders of our community.
Mazal Tov!Mazal Tov!
Alia and Daniel RamerAlia and Daniel Ramer

37. SPONSORSPONSOR
Mazal Tov to
Susan and Gary
Your dedication and commitment
are an inspiration to all.
Ellen and Alan Goldner

39. MITZVOT OF
GREATER METROWEST
ATTRACTS 1,000 CHILDREN AND
THEIR PARENTS ANNUALLY TO
LEARN ABOUT EXCITING
MITZVAH PROJECTS FOR THEIR
BAR OR BAT MITZVAH.

41. SPONSORSPONSOR
MAZAL TOVMAZAL TOV
GARY AND SUSANGARY AND SUSAN
Thank You For AllThank You For All
You Have DoneYou Have Done
And Continue To DoAnd Continue To Do
For Our Jewish CommunityFor Our Jewish Community
MAXINE MURNICKMAXINE MURNICK

42. SPONSORSPONSOR

43. SPONSORSPONSOR
Susan and GarySusan and Gary
Thank you for being here inThank you for being here in
the community.the community.
We are all better for yourWe are all better for your
presence.presence.
Paula and JerryPaula and Jerry

45. SENIOR-IT IS
Senior Institute for Teens In-service
provides rising and graduating High School
Seniors with a professional mentorship every
July to gain hands-on experience in a field of
their choice under the guidance of a Jewish
Mentor, complemented by participating in
enrichment seminars regarding
professionalism in a Jewish context.

47. Susan & Gary,Susan & Gary,
Congratulations onCongratulations on
being honored for yourbeing honored for your
wonderful work withwonderful work with
The Partnership!The Partnership!
HMK AssociatesHMK Associates

49. Mazal tov toMazal tov to
Susan and Gary Aidekman.Susan and Gary Aidekman.
You are a source of lightYou are a source of light
and pride to ourand pride to our
community.community.
Rachel Braun Scherl andRachel Braun Scherl and
Zev ScherlZev Scherl

51. When we began our journey of creating
The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life
10 years ago, we envisioned a place for families, children and teens
to seek creative, dynamic and relevant Jewish educational experiences
at every stage of life.
We were fortunate to have found the perfect executive director in
Robert Lichtman who, along with his amazing staff, are creative,
inspiring and engaging.
We hope to continue this mission and engage and inspire anyone and everyone
who want to come on this fantastic journey with us! Happy 10th Birthday!
Ellen Goldner, Founding President
2006-2009

53. Happy 10th Birthday toHappy 10th Birthday to
The Partnership!The Partnership!
Thank you toThank you to
Gary and SusanGary and Susan
AidekmanAidekman for all you do tofor all you do to
strengthen Jewish identitystrengthen Jewish identity
both here and around theboth here and around the
world.world.
Taryn and Gavin BerelowitzTaryn and Gavin Berelowitz

54. Mazal Tov to two incredibleMazal Tov to two incredible
leaders in our communityleaders in our community
Susan and GarySusan and Gary
AidekmanAidekman
Thank you for all you do forThank you for all you do for
The PartnershipThe Partnership
June and Michael SchechnerJune and Michael Schechner

57. Mazal Tov toMazal Tov to
Susan and Gary AidekmanSusan and Gary Aidekman
on their well-deserved honoron their well-deserved honor
and Yasher Koach toand Yasher Koach to
The Partnership PresidentThe Partnership President
Jody CaplanJody Caplan
for all her hard work.for all her hard work.
Sarit Catz & David LegowSarit Catz & David Legow

58. Congratulations toCongratulations to
you for leading theyou for leading the
way for ourway for our
community.community.
Peter and DanaPeter and Dana
LangermanLangerman

59. Dear Susan and Gary,Dear Susan and Gary,
For all you have done for ourFor all you have done for our
Greater MetroWest JewishGreater MetroWest Jewish
community for DECADES –community for DECADES –
this one is for you!this one is for you!
MAZAL TOV!!MAZAL TOV!!
Warm wishes,Warm wishes,
Ruth and Marty BarberRuth and Marty Barber

61. Happy Birthday toHappy Birthday to
The Partnership for yourThe Partnership for your
wonderful programswonderful programs
and Thank You toand Thank You to
Susan and GarySusan and Gary
for all you do for thefor all you do for the
Jewish CommunityJewish Community
Barbara & Charlie HirshBarbara & Charlie Hirsh

62. Happy Birthday to TheHappy Birthday to The
Partnership andPartnership and
Congratulations to aCongratulations to a
wonderful couple, Susanwonderful couple, Susan
and Gary.and Gary.
Fondly,Fondly,
Mimi and KenMimi and Ken

64. Congratulations toCongratulations to
Gary and SusanGary and Susan
andand
Happy 10Happy 10thth
Birthday toBirthday to
The PartnershipThe Partnership
Wendy and Scott NewmanWendy and Scott Newman

66. Profound Thanks toProfound Thanks to
Susan and Gary AidekmanSusan and Gary Aidekman
You are among the ATIDIM who empower us toYou are among the ATIDIM who empower us to
Bring Jewish Learning to Life.Bring Jewish Learning to Life.
You are among the sustainers who strengthen the abilities ofYou are among the sustainers who strengthen the abilities of
all Jews to be responsible, one for the other.all Jews to be responsible, one for the other.
You are true friends and worthy honorees.You are true friends and worthy honorees.
To our PresidentTo our President
Jody Hurwitz CaplanJody Hurwitz Caplan
You guide us with grace and vision, and lead by example ofYou guide us with grace and vision, and lead by example of
being a fine person and a proud member of our Jewishbeing a fine person and a proud member of our Jewish
community.community.
To our dedicated Trustees who entrust our professionals toTo our dedicated Trustees who entrust our professionals to
create the future of Greater MetroWest.create the future of Greater MetroWest.
To devoted, proactive and creative colleagues – who willTo devoted, proactive and creative colleagues – who will
continue to do great things!continue to do great things!
Happy Birthday and Mazal Tov to us all.Happy Birthday and Mazal Tov to us all.
Natalie and Robert Lichtman

68. In Honor ofIn Honor of
SUSAN AND GARYSUSAN AND GARY
AIDEMANAIDEMAN
For your outstanding contributionFor your outstanding contribution
and dedication to our community.and dedication to our community.
For all you have done and continueFor all you have done and continue
to do we salute you both. May allto do we salute you both. May all
your dreams and aspirations beyour dreams and aspirations be
realized.realized.
THE FRANCIS FAMILYTHE FRANCIS FAMILY
Marjorie & MichaelMarjorie & Michael
Lauren & Dan

70. PJ LIBRARY
HAS DELIVERED OVER
260,000 JEWISH BOOKS
TO NEARLY 9,000
GREATER METROWEST
CHILDREN.

72. HAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAY
to THE PARTNERSHIPto THE PARTNERSHIP
for Jewish Learning and Lifefor Jewish Learning and Life
andand
MAZAL TOV and THANK YOUMAZAL TOV and THANK YOU
to SUSAN AND GARY AIDEKMANto SUSAN AND GARY AIDEKMAN
May you continue to go fromMay you continue to go from
strength to strength, andstrength to strength, and
May we continue to find manyMay we continue to find many
wonderful reasons to celebrate in thewonderful reasons to celebrate in the
years ahead!years ahead!
The Kany Family
Lori, Steve, Samantha, and Benjamin
Mazal Tov on
10 great years,
Bringing Jewish
Learning to Life!
Rabbi Amy &
Bob Small

73. To Susan and Gary
Congratulations on
an honor well
deserved
Barbara Rich
HappyHappy
BirthdayBirthday
Susan & Gary!Susan & Gary!
Best wishesBest wishes
Patty & EricPatty & Eric
HarvittHarvitt

74. Best wishes to BobBest wishes to Bob
and the entireand the entire
Partnership team onPartnership team on
reaching this majorreaching this major
milestone!milestone!
Tova and HowardTova and Howard
WeiserWeiser
Congratulations to ourCongratulations to our
dear friends,dear friends, Susan andSusan and
Gary AidekmanGary Aidekman, true, true
pillars of the Greaterpillars of the Greater
MetroWest JewishMetroWest Jewish
community and beyond.community and beyond.
May you continue to goMay you continue to go
from strength tofrom strength to
strength!strength!
The Board,
Administration & Staff at
Daughters of Israel

76. IRIS TEEN TZEDAKAH
HAS INSPIRED OVER 200 TEENS
TO UNDERSTAND JEWISH
COMMUNAL NEEDS, AND HOW
TO SUPPORT THEM
PHILANTHROPICALLY.

78. Mazal Tov to Gary and SusanMazal Tov to Gary and Susan
on this well deserved honoron this well deserved honor
Your passion for JewishYour passion for Jewish
learning and engagementlearning and engagement
inspires us allinspires us all
Lori and Steven KlinghofferLori and Steven Klinghoffer
Gary and Susan:Gary and Susan:
Mazal Tov on being honored.Mazal Tov on being honored.
You have accomplished soYou have accomplished so
much for the Jewishmuch for the Jewish
Community.Community.
With love, Jeff and BetsyWith love, Jeff and Betsy
AidekmanAidekman
Proud to support such a greatProud to support such a great
organization and honor suchorganization and honor such
amazing community leadersamazing community leaders
and philanthropists.and philanthropists.
Jonathan and Elizabeth LissJonathan and Elizabeth Liss

79. CongratulationsCongratulations
Susan and GarySusan and Gary
Allan, Debbie, Hunter andAllan, Debbie, Hunter and
Max JanoffMax Janoff
Congratulations Susan and GaryCongratulations Susan and Gary
In recognition of allIn recognition of all
Your good worksYour good works
Edmond and Linda RossmanEdmond and Linda Rossman
Kol Hakavod toKol Hakavod to
Gary and Susan AidekmanGary and Susan Aidekman
for their efforts onfor their efforts on
behalf of our people.behalf of our people.
You are an inspiration!You are an inspiration!
Howard N TepperHoward N Tepper

80. Congratulations to GaryCongratulations to Gary
& Susan.& Susan.
Thank you for all yourThank you for all your
support to the Jewishsupport to the Jewish
Community.Community.
The LieberbergsThe Lieberbergs
Mazal Tov on The Partnership's
achievements over the past
decade and may you go from
strength to strength!
Heidi & Brett Cohen
CongratulationsCongratulations
Susan and GarySusan and Gary
In Loving MemoryIn Loving Memory
ofof
WENDY BRODYWENDY BRODY

82. JTEENGMW
@
BRINGS JEWISH LEARNING TO TEENS AT:
Adath Shalom
Beth Ahm, Parsippany
Beth Ahm / Yisrael, Springfield
Beth Shalom, Livingston
B’nai Or, Morristown
B’nai Israel, Basking Ridge
Morristown Jewish Center
NJY Camps
Sha’arey Shalom, Springfield
Summit Jewish Center
Temple Shalom of West Essex

84. In honor ofIn honor of
Gary and SusanGary and Susan
AidekmanAidekman
who have contributedwho have contributed
so much to theso much to the
Greater MetroWestGreater MetroWest
community.community.
Maxine MyersMaxine Myers
Mazal Tov
Freida and Lenny
Posnock
With all the bestWith all the best
wishes to Susan,wishes to Susan,
Gary and TheGary and The
PartnershipPartnership
Marilyn and GerryMarilyn and Gerry
Flanzbaum

85. Mazal Tov to Gary andMazal Tov to Gary and
SusanSusan
This honor is so wellThis honor is so well
deserved.deserved.
May you go from strengthMay you go from strength
to strength.to strength.
Rebecca and MitchellRebecca and Mitchell
GoldGold
Congratulations to GaryCongratulations to Gary
and Susan and Theand Susan and The
PartnershipPartnership
Keep up the good work!Keep up the good work!
Best WishesBest Wishes
Beth and Allen LevithanBeth and Allen Levithan
Mazal TovMazal Tov
James and DanyaJames and Danya
ReichekReichek
Congratulations toCongratulations to
Susan and Gary!Susan and Gary!
Thank you for all yourThank you for all your
support for the Jewishsupport for the Jewish
CommunityCommunity
Dayna and Jim ReichekDayna and Jim Reichek

87. To the Visionary Founders of The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life, Robert
Lichtman, our Executive Director, past and present Trustees and Staff, and our supportive
funders and friends,
I am humbled and privileged to serve as President of this organization as we celebrate 10
years of Bringing Jewish Learning to Life.
As my children grow older, I am reminded that they are their own decision makers.
Ultimately they will decide how to practice Judaism and how to incorporate Jewish
meaning into their lives. So will all of our clients.
The Partnership respects learners as owners of their Jewish identities and helps each
individual craft a unique and meaningful Jewish Journey. I am grateful to The Partnership
for creating and supporting a variety of programs to appeal to Jewish learners at all ages.
May we continue in this good work, bringing new and expanded experiences to Greater
MetroWest for many years.
Jody Hurwitz Caplan
Current President

89. BIRTHDAY WISHESBIRTHDAY WISHES
Barry Bender
Lillie and Ronald Brandt
Fran and Gary Beinhaker
Katia Segre Cohen
Stacey and Gene Davis
Michael Elchoness
Phyllis and Dave Feinblum
Muriel and Martin Fox
Helene and Len Glaser
Jay and Susan Gold
Shira Hammerman
Ilene and Bruce Jacobs
Merle and Martin Kalishman
Doris Katz
Nancy Kronheimer
Sally and David Lebwohl
Jackie and Howard Levine
Joan Levinson
Susan Levinson
Judith Lieberman
Carol and Robert Marcus
Bob and Laura Mayer
Nadine Milberg
Daniel and Micole Richter
Nanci and Bob Schwartz
Laurie and Steven Spiegel
Lynda and John Wachsteter
Maura Weitzman
Eleanor Wiener
Mindy Rosner Zaziski

90. BIRTHDAY WISHESBIRTHDAY WISHES
Mickey Fried Nursery School of Oheb Shalom Congregation
Rose & Isadore Zeman Schoof of Oheb Shalom Congregation
Adath Shalom Religious School
Hedwig Gruewald Early Childhood Center
Blanche Bayar Religious School of Congregation B’nai Israel
Temple Emanu-El of Westfield
The Rabbi Barry H. Greene Early Childhood Center
Congregation B’nai Jeshurun Religious School

92. THANK YOU to our Silent Auction donors:THANK YOU to our Silent Auction donors:

93. THANK YOU to our Silent Auction donors:THANK YOU to our Silent Auction donors:

94. THANK YOU to our Wine Donors:
Robin Polson
Lawrence Rein
Shira Rothschild
David Waldenberg

96. Mazal TovMazal Tov
Susan and GarySusan and Gary
Thank you for honoringThank you for honoring
by allowing us theby allowing us the
pleasure of honoring you.pleasure of honoring you.