Black tie at 59

Congregation Beth Sholom celebrates

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Lawrence will be hopping Sunday evening April 10 as Congregation Beth Sholom enjoys its 59th Annual Testimonial Dinner honoring Marcia and Moses Z. Berman and Felice and Todd Soifer. A Community Chesed Award will be presented to Beverly and Ted Lowenthal as the formal gala buffet dinner parties from 5:00 pm into the night.

The Bermans, who are beloved by the community, bring enormous energy and warmth to every aspect of their lives. “Mosey” is the official “Candy Man” and the first stop for any child coming into shul and has been an active member for over 50 years. He has served on the Board of Trustees and has been honored by being a chatan on Simchat Torah. Marcia has worked on many Sisterhood projects including Purim Shalach Manot.

The Soifers are also a dynamic couple who bring excellence and creativity to everything they do. Felice, a pathologist, has totally committed herself to her family and community. An accomplished artist, she has served as Sisterhood president where many new and innovative programs were introduced including the first Beth Sholom mother/daughter Bat Mitzvah workshop. She is presently an active member of the Beth Sholom Executive Board. Todd, a practicing orthopedic surgeon, has been able to find time to serve as gabbai, sports

coach, and Tomchei Shabbos volunteer

The Lowenthals, who will be receiving the Community Chesed Award, have dedicated themselves to acts of chesed for over 40 years. Together, they have organized the Hatzilu luncheon, which brings Jewish poor together for a taste of Yiddishkeit. The luncheons are held on Succot and Purim in the shul. The Lowenthals are also active, trained members of the Community Emergency Response Team.

“This is going to be the best dinner ever,” said Michael Novick, the congregation’s executive director. “We are thrilled to be honoring our most dedicated honorees.” The Dinner Chair, Avram Schreiber said, “This is a truly different event; there is going to be an injection of humor and great warmth at the same time.” Commenting on his unique and historic congregation, Schreiber added, “We are the last of the great synagogues, we cater to the mid-stream orthodox and our Rabbi Hain is a great representative of our wonderful warm, dynamic and committed community.”