We had such a wonderful evening Dancing into Tomorrow
On Sunday, November 15, 2015, we gathered at Temple Israel of Natick to honor Hope Casey, Jody Comins, Elaine Marmer, and Myra Snyder. A beautiful Silent Auction and cocktail hour was followed by presentations to our honorees by Founding Chair Renee Finn. Our fourth grade Se’orah class spoke about our wonderful school, and MWJDS dad (and Temple Israel member) David Webber led the proceedings for a Fund-the-Need Live Auction. The Zikukim Israeli Dance Troupe treated us to a beautiful performance. A splendid time was had by all!
For Silent Auction Winners, see below!
Check out some of David Fox Photography’s beautiful photos:
About our Honorees
Hope Casey has served on the MWJDS Board of Directors since 2008 and as VP of Marketing since 2011. She has created award-winning marketing and social media campaigns for MWJDS, chairs the Marketing Committee, and runs the Parent Advisory Committee. Hope represents MWJDS on the CJP Day School Education Commission and at EdJEWCon conferences. She is the proud parent of a graduate and two current students at MWJDS.
Jody Comins has been deeply involved with the Jewish community in Greater Boston for the past 25 years. A Founder of MWJDS, she was the first parent to serve as President of the MWJDS Board. As VP of Outreach and Community, Jody helped to form Family Connection, the hot lunch program, and the Parent Advisory Committee. Jody’s daughters both attended MWJDS and the eldest graduated in 2013.
Elaine Marmer is an extraordinary teacher, both in the classroom and as a nationally recognized health educator. Elaine is a dedicated member of Temple Israel of Natick and has served on the board of the Sisterhood and the Temple. An active volunteer in the community, she has devoted countless hours to the students at MWJDS since its inception. Elaine is a committed student as well as an educator, graduating Hebrew College’s Me’ah program in 2002.
Myra Snyder is a dynamo in the local Jewish community. Myra helped found Congregation B’nai Torah of Sudbury, Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland, and MWJDS. She has served on the board of MWJDS and many other Jewish organizations, and she is an active volunteer in the community. Myra is a life long learner, completing the Me’ah program in 1997 and receiving her Masters of Jewish Studies in 2001 from Hebrew College. At Hebrew College, she currently serves as a Trustee and is Chair of the Leadership Council.
Please contact Solomon Rosenberg, Development Coordinator, at (508) 620-5554 for more information.
Who Won What at the Silent Auction???
Lot Number | Item Name | Bidder Number | Full Name |
101 | A.R.T. Tickets | 209 | Debra Hall and David Rockwell |
102 | RAFFLE: Belmont Film Festival tickets | 229 | Jennifer and Barry Snyder |
104 | Berklee Performance Center tickets | 130 | Jackie Borck and Brett Cutler |
105 | Boston Children’s Theater | 218 | Emma and Michael Samuels |
106 | LGBT Film Festival | 251 | Malka Young |
107 | Huntington Theatre tickets | 218 | Emma and Michael Samuels |
108 | RAFFLE: Imaginary Beasts tickets | 206 | Rav Shira Shazeer and Cantor Ken Richmond |
109 | New Repertory Theater tickets | 130 | Jackie Borck and Brett Cutler |
110 | Custom Kaleidoscope | 145 | Joanna and Jeff Fleisher |
111 | Porcelain & Brass Candlesticks | 251 | Malka Young |
112 | Crystal Vase, Sterns Farm | 214 | Francine Ferraro Rothkopf and David Rothkopf |
115 | Domi Gaon Paper Sculpture | 260 | Rosalie and Jim Shane |
116 | Newton Lower Falls Gift Certificates | 263 | Lizbeth Heyer |
117 | Indian Rug | 123 | Marsha and Harvey Chasen |
119 | Chuppah Lithograph | 131 | Rimma and Steve Dashevsky |
125 | Afternoon Tea & Jenny Boston | 118 | Kathy and David Burg |
126 | RPG Gaming | 147 | Rabbi Beth Naditch and Barry Freedman |
127 | Millwood Golf Course pass | 228 | Deborah Gonsalves and Scott Sinrich |
128 | Girlfriends Party Package | 131 | Rimma and Steve Dashevsky |
129 | Palettes Party & Wine | 194 | Cindy, David, Jessica and Sloan Marmer |
130 | Jewish Spiritual Full Moon/Nature Walk | 168 | Evie Kintzer and Hesh Shorey |
131 | Bruins Tickets | 210 | Eileen Winston and Gary Rosenberg |
132 | RAFFLE: Wachusett Lift Tickets | 103 | Nurit and Dan Babchuck |
133 | Celtics Tickets | 228 | Deborah Gonsalves and Scott Sinrich |
134 | Home-Baked Rugalach | 249 | Marla and Jeffrey Wolk |
135 | RAFFLE: Juniper Restaurant Package | 251 | Malka Young |
136 | RAFFLE: Maxwell’s 148 Gift Certificate | 229 | Jennifer and Barry Snyder |
139 | Bouquet of Restaurant Gift Certificates | 172 | Dena and Noah Kowaloff |
140 | Selection of Restaurant Gift Certificates | 130 | Jackie Borck and Brett Cutler |
142 | Encompass Fitness | 166 | Charlie Sisitsky and Robin Kaye |
143 | JCC Membership | 227 | Morton and Marcia Shuman Shuman |
144 | Time Ritual | 167 | Tara and Michael Kent |
145 | FieldHouse & Title Boxing | 229 | Jennifer and Barry Snyder |
146 | Title Boxing & AliKat | 154 | Debbie and Darin Hager |
147 | Title Boxing | 250 | Susan and Dan Wulf |
148 | Healthy Living Basket | 145 | Joanna and Jeff Fleisher |
149 | Centre Music Private Lessons | 234 | Rav Hazzan and Francene Sokol |
150 | Fun Express Package | 209 | Debra Hall and David Rockwell |
151 | Energy Fitness | 209 | Debra Hall and David Rockwell |
152 | Wizards & Warriors | 242 | Irit Tau-Webber and David Webber |
153 | Miss Heejin gift certificate | 157 | Pamela Shuman Howitt and Robert Howitt |
155 | Deluxe Pillow Sewing Party | 194 | Cindy, David, Jessica and Sloan Marmer |
156 | Bounce, Bowl, and Baseball Package | 167 | Tara and Michael Kent |
157 | RAFFLE: Star Wars Lego Set | 124 | Mary O’Brien and Glenn Coffman |
158 | Edible Cake Topper | 242 | Irit Tau-Webber and David Webber |
159 | Robinson’s Hardware Gift Basket | 234 | Rav Hazzan and Francene Sokol |
160 | David Fox Photography | 145 | Joanna and Jeff Fleisher |
161 | David Fox Photography | 224 | Jami, Samantha and Dani Schultz |
162 | RAFFLE: Do-It-In-Hebrew Subscription | 167 | Tara and Michael Kent |
163 | Forever Furs Coat cleaning & storage | 173 | Norma Kramer |
164 | Forever Furs Coat cleaning & storage | 166 | Charlie Sisitsky and Robin Kaye |
165 | Forever Furs Coat cleaning & storage | 165 | Milly and David Katzman |
166 | Snazzy Shoe Makeover | 242 | Irit Tau-Webber and David Webber |
167 | Organizational Consulting | 177 | Rabbi Dan and Fran Robbins Liben |
169 | Babysitting by Solomon | 151 | Inge Augustsson and Stacy Goodman |
170 | RAFFLE: Bose® SoundLink® Color Bluetooth® | 503 | John the Police Officer! |
171 | RAFFLE: Christian Dior Beauty Basket | 145 | Joanna and Jeff Fleisher |
172 | 3 Bottles Wine | 215 | Mara Rubinstein |
174 | iRest Massager | 145 | Joanna and Jeff Fleisher |
175 | JCC Grossman or Kaleidoscope tuition voucher | 167 | Tara and Michael Kent |
176 | Red Sox Tickets | 156 | Amy and John Herrera |
177 | Buzzard’s Bay House Rental | 150 | Elaine Sugarman and Dov Goldvasser |
178 | Buzzard’s Bay House Rental | 212 | Amy Schectman and Mitchell Rosenberg |
181 | Art Print | 201 | Sarah and David Newman |
182 | Oom Yung Doe martial arts training | 187 | Julia Morgunova and Vladimir Makhnovsky |
183 | Oom Yung Doe martial arts training | 229 | Jennifer and Barry Snyder |
184 | Boston Celtics tickets | 228 | Deborah Gonsalves and Scott Sinrich |