In honor of Andy and Rana Kark Torah Partners

In honor
of
Andy and Rana Kark
Torah Partners Awardees
In recognition and appreciation of your commitment to the Torah growth of
the Denver Jewish community
Your dedication is greatly assisting the Denver Community Kollel in studying and sharing Torah
ideals with Jews of all backgrounds.
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As we celebrate 17 years of Torah education and inspiration, we honor our esteemed Founding
Board of Trustees
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Beren
Rabbi and Mrs. Zev Beren
Rabbi and Mrs. Jacob Feder
Mr. and Mrs. David Fine
Mr. and Mrs. Don Gallard
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Tzvi Gelt
Mr. and Mrs. Ari Krausz
Rabbi Leizor Rosen z’’l
Rabbi and Mrs. Myer J. Schwab
Rabbi and Mrs. David Sebbag
Mr. Joel and Dr. Barbara Unger
Mrs. Bernice Zussman
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Zussman
If not for your courageous commitment to Torah, we would not be here today
We express profound appreciation to
Rabbi and Mrs. Myer J. Schwab
It was their vision that a Kollel would be the catalyst to revitalize the Denver community. Their
immense dedication and perseverance brought that dream to fruition. Today, it is their unstinting
support that keeps that dream alive. All our accomplishments are theirs. May Hashem grant them
many more years of health and happiness as leaders of the Denver Jewish community.
Rabbi Aron Yehuda Schwab
Rabbi Shachne Sommers
Rabbi Avraham Abrams
Rabbi Yechiel Erlanger
Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher
Rabbi Dovid Gertz
Rabbi Shmuel Halpern
Rabbi Moshe Heyman
Rabbi Elchonon Joseph
Rabbi Yossi Kaplan
Rabbi Daniel Krausz
Rabbi Levi Lebovits
Rabbi Eli Mozes
Rabbi Gavriel Rudnick
Rabbi Dovid Schwartzberg
Rabbi Yissochor Steinharter
Rabbi Akiva Stern
Rabbi Yaakov Zions
In appreciation of our dedicated
Advisory Board
Rabbi Zev Beren, President
Marc Cooper
Avi Mehler
Rochelle Block Sokol
Phil Weiser
Bob Weiss
For your time, expertise and personal involvement.
Thank you for helping us reach out to Jews of all backgrounds throughout Denver.
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With gratitude and appreciation to
Rabbi Zev Beren
President of the Denver Community Kollel
In recognition and appreciation of his care, concern and dedication to the Kollel, as well as for
providing invaluable advice, direction and support.
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With gratitude and appreciation to
Marc and Amity Cooper
In recognition and appreciation of their exceptional generosity to, and personal involvement in,
the Denver Community Kollel.
Your dedication to the Kollel is a constant inspiration.
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In appreciation to
the M.B. Glassman Foundation
For generously underwriting
the Kollel’s M.B. Glassman Foundation GOLD Program
dedicated to bringing Torah study to seniors
With gratitude and appreciation to
the Harry H. Beren Trust Z.B.
and Zev Beren
For its generous support of
Torah for Tycoons
Thank you for enabling the Kollel to bring Torah to Jewish business professionals of all backgrounds, in keeping with the legacy of Harry H. Beren, z”l.
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In honor of our
Partners with the Scholars
Dr. Dan Abrams
Jesse Aragon
Kerry Berman
Jay Greenwald
Larry Halpern
Andy Kark
Marvin Kark
Art Kutzer
Brad Licht
Ken Major
Zelig Nirenberg
Neil Olesky
Who have generously made the Kollel a partner in a percentage of the future profits of their
businesses, in keeping with the tradition of
“Yissochor-Zevulun” partnerships.
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In gratitude to
Joshua and Melissa Close
Two dedicated friends of the Kollel
For Josh’s invaluable contributions toward
upgrading the Kollel’s systems
May the merit of your Torah study, as well as the Torah study you enable through your work,
stand you and your family in good stead.
In gratitude to the
In honor of the Kollel’s
Harry H. Beren Trust of Lakewood, NJ
Live On
Bequest Givers
For its support of Torah Weekly
In memory of Harry H. Beren, z”l
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In appreciation to
Harry H. Beren Trust D.I.B.
For its support of Avos U’bonim
In memory of Harry H. Beren, z”l
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In appreciation to
Rose Community Foundation
For enabling the Kollel to participate in
Live On
An initiative to support
Jewish community organizations
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In appreciation to
Rose Community Foundation
For enabling the Kollel to participate in
Mazeltot
An initiative to connect young families
to Jewish life and to each other
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In honor of
Dr. Nancy Gary
For her generous sponsorship of
The Jewish Children’s Extravaganza
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Dr. Daniel and Sharon Pincus Abrams
Dr. Marc and Melanie Avner
Graeme and Irit Bean
Rabbi Zev and Adina Beren
Marc and Amity Cooper
Bill Goldsmith
Harvey Milzer
Dr. Ken and Karin Sherman Katz
Dr. Dmitri and Kathy Kaufman
Rabbi Myer J. and Mrs. Bruria Schwab
Dr. Marc and Dale Sievers
Izzy and Peri Sonenreich
Thank you for helping
to ensure the future of the
Denver Community Kollel
and the Denver Jewish community
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With gratitude to
JewishColorado
For its support
‫‪In appreciation of the‬‬
‫‪Art Harris Trust‬‬
‫”‪...‬אילן אילן במה אברכך“‬
‫ברכות נשואות לעומדים‬
‫בראש בית אולפנא‬
‫”בית מדרש גבוה“‬
‫מרנן ורבנן ראשי הישיבה‬
‫הרה”ג רב מלכיאל קוטלר שליט”א‬
‫הרה”ג רב דוד צבי שוסטל שליט”א‬
‫הרה”ג רב ירוחם אולשין שליט”א‬
‫הרה”ג ישראל צבי ניומאן שליט”א‬
‫והמשגיח הרה”ג רב מתתיהו סלומון שליט”א‬
‫יה”ר שכל נטיעות שנוטעים ממך יהיו כמותך ובתוכם נטיעתינו‬
‫ראשי וחברי הכולל דדנוור‬
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‫לעילוי נשמת‬
‫מרן המשגיח הרה”צ ר’ נתן מאיר‬
‫וואכטפויגעל זצוק”ל‬
‫אבי תנועת הכוללים דלייקווד ובתוכם דדנוור‬
‫תנצב”ה‬
‫‪For partnering with us to support outreach in Southeast Denver.‬‬
‫‪Thank you for your commitment to the growth of Orthodox Jewish life, in keeping with Art‬‬
‫‪Harris’ legacy.‬‬
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‫‪Thank you to‬‬
‫‪Keith Singer‬‬
‫‪For producing and sponsoring tonight’s video presentation. May your Jewish soul continue to‬‬
‫‪grow and may you be successful in your endeavors.‬‬
In appreciation of our esteemed colleagues
Kollel Scholars
Rabbi Shmuel Halpern
Rabbi Yossi Kaplan
Rabbi Eli Mozes
Rabbi Akiva Stern
Rabbi Yaakov Zions
Associate Scholars
Rabbi Avraham Abrams
Rabbi Dovid Gertz
Rabbi Elchonon Joseph
Rabbi Daniel Krausz
Rabbi Levi Lebovits
Rabbi Gavriel Rudnick
Rabbi Dovid Schwartzberg
Rabbi Yissochor Steinharter
Director of Special Projects
Rabbi Yechiel Erlanger
Director of Operations
Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher
Director of Programming
Rabbi Moshe Heyman
‫יהי רצון שתזכו כל אחד ואחד מכם להמשיך עבודתו בעמלות בתורה בישוב‬
‫הדעת עם ריתחא דאורייתא באחדות ולהיות ממקדשי שם שמים ברבים בעירנו‬
‫דנוור כל א’ וא’ כפי כחו הנעלה המיוחד מתוך הרחבת ושמחת הנפש ביחד עם‬
‫משפחותיהם החשובות‬
Rabbi Aron Yehuda Schwab
Rosh Kollel/Dean
Rabbi Shachne Sommers
Rosh Kollel/Dean
In honor of the esteemed Kollel Women
Mrs. Chaya Malka Abrams
Mrs. Esti Erlanger
Mrs. Devorah Fleisher
Mrs. Faigy Gertz
Mrs. Sara Halpern
Mrs. Yehudis Heyman
Mrs. Miriam Joseph
Mrs. Rivky Kaplan
Mrs. Adina Krausz
Mrs. Yocheved Lebovits
Mrs. Gitty Mozes
Mrs. Avigail Rudnick
Mrs. Esti Schwab
Mrs. Batsheva Schwartzberg
Mrs. Tzippy Sommers
Mrs. Avigail Steinharter
Mrs. Chani Stern
Mrs. Hadassah Zions
Thank you for your tireless devotion to the Kollel
and its efforts to bring Torah to all Jews
Your personal dedication and your mesiras nefesh to enable
your husbands to give so much of their time to the Kollel and
to Denver Jewry is deeply appreciated by all
Rabbi Aron Yehuda Schwab
Rosh Kollel/Dean
Rabbi Shachne Sommers
Rosh Kollel/Dean
In gratitude to all
Torah for Tycoons
presenters and moderators
for sharing your experiences and insight with
the Jewish business community.
Dr. Daniel J. Abrams
Dr. John Abrams
Scott Alpert
Jesse Aragon
Ed Barad
Dr. Neiel Baronberg
Peter Bernstein
Al Blum
Irv Borenstein
Mark Brooks
Joshua Close
Jim Cohen
Marc Cooper
Evan Dechtman
Harvey Deutsch
Steven Deutsch
Dick Fleischman
Bradley A. Friedman
Brian Friedman
Daniel J. Garfield
Larry Gelfond
Phillipe Gerschel
Sen. Ken Gordon
Jay Greenwald
Bruce Heitler
Dr. Daniel Hettleman
Adam Hirsch
David Japha
Dr. Igal Kam
Jay Kamlet
Andy Kark
Marvin Kark
Art Kleinstein
Rob Klugman
Rick Kornfeld
Sol Leftin
Scott Levin
Brian Levitt
Howard Licht
Brad Licht
Dr. Les Lockspeiser
Ken Major
Dr. Ken Manfre
H. Michael Miller
Dr. Michael Milobsky
Harvey Milzer
Dr. Daniel M. Mogyoros
Steven Morris
Dov Mowszowski
Aaron Ney
Michael Opatowski
Leo Pavlushkin
Harry Pliskin
Dr. Noah Reaven
Daniel N. Recht
Jordan Scharg
Ean Seeb
Harvey Sender
Dr. Stuart Senkfor
Doug Seserman
Dr. David Shapiro
Steve Shraiberg
Daniel Sherwinter
Dr. Marc J. Sievers
Bud Slatkin
J.J. Slatkin
Sheldon Smith
Marc Soicher
Rich Sokol
Izzy Sonenreich
Dr. Neil Sorokin
Kenneth H. Stern
Dr. Lynn Taussig
Allan Tenenbaum
Dr. Ian Topelson
Scott Wasserman
Ken Weil
David A. Weinstein
Dean Phil Weiser
Steve Weiser
Jason Williamson
Dan Woodrow
Joseph Yanofsky
Steven Zansberg
Glenn Zazulia
Michael Zeitlin
With gratitude to
John Dandurand
Your professionalism and devotion
is vital to the Kollel.
Your pleasant demeanor is greatly appreciated.
Your assistance has greatly enhanced this event!
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Thank you to
Mrs. Gitty Mozes
For your dedication, professionalism,
and perseverance throughout the year
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Thank you to
Mrs. Joyce Litzman
Your experience and skills are bringing Kollel operations to
new levels of efficiency and productivity
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Special thanks to
Jo Aman
For her many years of dedication and hard work, helping ensure
the success of numerous Kollel programs
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We express our appreciation to
Ruth Trowbridge
of the Beth Jacob High School office
For all her dedicated work on our behalf
In gratitude to
In gratitude to
Berish Edelman of
Creative License Design
creativelicensedesign.com
Rabbi Daniel and Mrs. Adina Krausz,
Linda Gershater
and Yechiel Maravilla
For designing this Tribute Journal and much of the Kollel’s
publicity materials and publications
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In gratitude to
For their efforts in creating
Asian Fusion: A Delectable Display of Far East Fare
For tonight’s Celebration
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the Heyman Family
In gratitude to
For making a dedication in tonight’s publication
From Denver to Sinai
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George Gumbiner
In appreciation of
Mrs. Devorah Fleisher
For giving so generously of her time, knowledge, and expertise
to improving the Kollel’s email and web technology
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In appreciation of
Mrs. Miriam Goldberg, Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Larry Hankin
of the Intermountain Jewish News
Thank you for all of your help
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For hosting the DTC Lunch-and-Learn program in your office
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Thank you to
The East Side Kosher Deli
For the great food and gracious service at every Kollel class held there
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In gratitude to
Mr. Tzvi Gelt
For his generous legal assistance and dedicated help
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Special thanks to
We express great appreciation to
Ilan Salzberg of Salzberg & Company
The Kollel Women
led by Mrs. Esti Schwab and Mrs. Esti Erlanger
For being a wonderful landlord
For catering
Asian Fusion: A Delectable Display of Far East Fare
For tonight’s Celebration
An ad in the journal does not imply
an endorsement of any product
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Congratulations to
the Kollel
For introducing two new couples to the community
Rabbi Shmuel & Sara Halpern
Rabbi Yaakov & Hadassah Zions
We look forward to your bringing more learning to the Denver Community
Marc and Amity Cooper
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The M.B. Glassman Foundation
Applauds the Kollel’s efforts to reach out to the elderly of our community
through the newly created
GOLD Program
The Trustees of The M.B. Glassman Foundation
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It is an honor to give honor to those so richly deserving of respect, admiration, and
gratitude for serving as teachers, friends, and mentors
Thank you and Yasher Koach
Dr. Michael and Susan Gordon
In honor of
Rabbi and Mrs. Myer J. Schwab
and
the Denver Community Kollel
For their unending hours of devotion, sincerity, and
good old honest hard work for the benefit of Torah
Yehuda and Bruchie Lowinger,
Ben Zion and Miriam Lowinger,
Yosef Aharon, Eliyahu Yitzchak,
Rivka, Dovid and Dee Lowinger,
Yaakov and Rachel Lowinger,
Goldie, Tirza Devorah, Yonah and Miriam Lowinger,
Yosef Zvi and Faige Lowinger,
Tirza Devorah, Eliezer, Meir Moshe,
Goldie, Dovid, Chana and Yaakov Lowinger,
Milka and Yair Keilson,
Tehila, Meir Moshe, Goldie, Yaakov and Dovid Keilson,
Chaim Shlomo Lowinger,
Leah and Hillel Rosenman,
Goldie, Tirza Devorah, Ariella Rivka and Meir Moshe Rosenman,
Yitzchak and Yitty and Meir Lowinger,
Shmuel and Civie
and Avrohom Lowinger
Shmulie and Sara Zafir
Naomi and Dovid Zafir
Congratulations to
the Denver Community Kollel
On its
Seventeenth Anniversary Celebration
Congratulations to the esteemed Honorees
May the Almighty reward the Kollel’s great efforts with
ever-increasing success
Rabbi & Mrs. Zev A. Beren and Family
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Avos d’Rebbi Nosson says, “Do not read it as charut [engraved] but rather as cheirut [freedom],
for whoever learns Torah is a free person.” (2:3)
The Wednesday evening study group appreciates that Rabbi Shachne Sommers helps us to enjoy
new freedom and tries to help us not abuse it.
Thanks to Rabbi Sommers
Congratulations to the Kollel
Bruce Heitler, Susan Heitler, Harry Tuft, Aziv Shamian,
Lynn Heitler, Steve Krauss, Valerie Knowles
Mazal Tov and best wishes to
Mazel Tov to
the wonderful Honorees
Kollel Yungeleit, their families,
and Kollel supporters
Andy and Rana Kark
On being honored at the Kollel’s 17th anniversary celebration.
We would like to thank
Jonathan and Denise Beren and Family
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Rabbi and Rebbetzin Sommers
Sam and Nancy Gary
For their invaluable service to the Denver Jewish community.
Applaud and support your commitment to the Denver community
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We would also like to thank
To all the
Kollel Rabbis,
Rabbi Heyman, Rabbi Mozes, Rabbi Halpern and their Families
For being a most important part of our community
We thank you from the bottom of our heart for all you do for our community.
Bob and Allison Weiss
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Thank you to
Mazal Tov and best wishes to
the Dinner chairs
and in particular
Donny and Jody Basch
For everything you do.
the Kollel
and
Andy & Rana Kark
Andy and Rana Kark
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Congratulations to
the Kollel
On their Seventeenth Annual Celebration, and continued luck in their studies.
Essie and Jordon Perlmutter
The Kollel is in its 17th year and continues to inspire the Denver community with wisdom,
direction, enthusiasm, and friendship. We are so grateful for all that you do.
Sincere thanks to
Rabbi and Tzippy Sommers and the entire Sommers family
We are also grateful to our dear friends and their families,
Rabbi Heyman, Rabbi Mozes, Rabbi Halpern and all of the extraordinary Kollel Scholars.
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It is a great honor to be a part of this tremendous institution.
Continued success in all that you do.
Mazal Tov
Michael and Randy Weiss
Andy and Rana
On receiving the Torah Partners Award from the Kollel. You are an inspiration to us all.
The Kark Family
To my dear friends
Rabbi Schwab
and
Rabbi Erlanger
Thank you very much for learning with me!
Congratulations
to
Andy & Rana Kark
Scott and Sally Alpert
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We would like to express our Hakoras Hatov to
the Denver Community Kollel
For your devotion to transmitting our Mesorah in its purest form. May Hashem give you all
continuous Hatzlacha towards your Avodas Hakodesh work.
Yasher koach to the event chairs and a Mazel Tov to the honorees Andy and Rana Kark.
Fondly,
Moshe and Zipora Heisler
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In honor of
Andy and Rana Kark
and
all the Kollel members
Moshe & Yehudis Heyman
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Mazel tov to
the Denver Community Kollel
On another wonderful year!
Thank you for being a critical part of the Denver Jewish community.
Yasher Koach to
Andy and Rana Kark
For your support of the Denver Community Kollel and Torah learning in Denver.
As always, we have deep appreciation for
Rabbi Schwab and Rabbi Sommers and all the Kollel Scholars
For helping to bring Torah into our lives.
Marc and Dale Sievers
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‫תלמוד תורה כנגד כולם‬
In honor of
The Denver Community Kollel:
Your dedication to learning and teaching keeps the ‫’תורה‬s light burning bright
and guards our ‫!מסורה‬
Your commitment to the Denver Jewish Community inspires and strengthens all of us!
With much ‫!הכרת הטוב‬
Effie and Simmy Sonstein
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On this occasion of your
17th Anniversary,
we extend Mazel Tov to
the Denver Community Kollel,
Rabbi Aron Yehuda Schwab and Rabbi Shachne Sommers,
to Rabbi Yissochor and Avigail Steinharter,
to all the Honorees
and to all the Kollel Families
May you all continue to grow and prosper
and to inspire the Denver community
with Torah knowledge for many years to come
With special appreciation to
Rabbi and Mrs. Erlanger
as well as
Rabbi and Mrs. Heyman
Dedicated in loving memory
of our dear parents
Yisroel Chaim Krauss, ob’’m,
and
Malka Krauss, ob’’m
Dimitri and Kathy Kaufman
Eva, Margarete, and Susan
Mazel Tov
to
Andy and Rana Kark
Wishing the
Denver Community Kollel
continued Hatzlacha
Yisroel (Marc) and Devorah Feder
Jay Feder Jewelers
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Mazel Tov to
the Honorees
Yasher Koach to
all the Kollel Yungerleit
and a special thank you to
Rabbi Fleisher
for leading the enjoyable Sunday morning halacha shiur
Yossi Fried and Family
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In honor of
the Honorees
and
Rabbi Myer J. Schwab
The Fruchthandler Family
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In memory of
Mr. Abram Benet zt’’l,
Rabbi Leib and Mrs. Esther Pollack zt’’l
Rabbi Leizor and Mrs. Irma Rosen zt’’l
Board of Directors
Holly Heights Nursing Home
6000 E. Illif Ave.
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-5441
Mazal Tov
to the honorees
Andy and Rana Kark
and Yasher Koach to
the Kollel Scholars
For their dedication and inspiration
in sharing their knowledge of Torah
The Illes Family
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Mazel Tov to
the Denver Community Kollel
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kutoff
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Best wishes for continued success and much hatzlacha to
the Kollel
Ladies of Beth Jacob
Meira Zussman, President
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In gratitude to
the Denver Community Kollel
For all that you do on behalf of our community
Avi and Abby Mehler
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Mazal tov to
the Kollel
On 17 years
Congratulations to the Honorees
Brett Perry
Mazel Tov on 17 impactful years in our community
Yasher Koach to the capable and beloved young couples who make up
the Denver Community Kollel
Much success in all your holy work
Special Mazel Tov to awardees
Andy and Rana Kark
Special blessings to our dear children
Rabbi Aron Yehuda and Esti Schwab
For their love of Jews everywhere
Rabbi and Mrs. Myer J. Schwab
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Mazel Tov to
the Honorees
Who are so deserving
In memory of our father and grandfather
Walter Goldberg
Julie Goldberg, David Goldberg, Mel and Anne Wernimont and Family
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Congratulations to the Honorees
Andy and Rana Kark
Joseph Yanofsky
In honor of
Rabbi Aron Yehuda and Esti Schwab
Who continue to inspire us with their selfless commitment to the Denver community
In honor and recognition of the esteemed Roshei Hakollel
Harav Shachne Sommers and Harav Aron Yehuda Schwab
Your tireless Avodas Hakodesh has made Denver the Makom Torah that it is today
Yehoshua and Esti Berinstein
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Rabbi and Mrs. Eli Krausz
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Mazal tov and Yasher Koach to
the Honorees
and to
the Kollel Rabbis/Staff
For their selfless dedication and service to the Denver Jewish community
Mazal tov
Andy and Rana
For all you do for the Kollel and for the community
Rick and Linda Gershater
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To our dear friends
Rana and Andy Kark
Mazal Tov on this very well deserved honor!
Yasher Koach to the Kollel and Toda Rabah for your important contribution to our community
Peter and Gabriela Gottlieb
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May ‘‫ ד‬give continued ‫ כח‬and ‫דשמיא‬
‫ סייעתא‬to the ‫ראשי כולל‬
‫ר‘ שכנא קלמן הלוי סאמערס‬
‫ר‘ אהרן יהודה שוואב‬
and the
Yungerleit of the Denver Community Kollel
Elchonon and Miriam Joseph
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Mazel Tov to
Andy and Rana Kark
as tonight’s honorees
Elchonon and Miriam Joseph
We are happy to partner with the Denver Community Kollel and value
their ongoing Harbatzat Torah to the Denver Jewish Community
Nathan and Rachel Rabinovitch
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In honor of
Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher
From The Tuesday Lunch Study Group
Art Kleinstein, Harvey Milzer, Michael Opatowski, Danny Woodrow
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Mazel Tov to
Andy and Rana Kark
Torah Partner Awardees
In recognition of your commitment and dedication to
the Denver Community Kollel and to Jewish Denver.
May Hashem bless you to be able to continue your wonderful work in good health
Rabbi and Mrs. Yisroel Meir Kagan - Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchock Wasserman
and the Yeshiva Toras Chaim family
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Mazel Tov! The leadership and professional team of JEWISHcolorado congratulate
Andy & Rana Kark
For their dedication and commitment to Denver Community Kollel
and the Jewish community Jewish Colorado
Yasher Koach to
Denver Community Kollel!
and Mazel Tov to
Andy and Rana Kark
on this well deserved honor.
Rabbi Daniel Alter
Dr. Hanah Polotsky
Head of School President, Board of Trustees
Denver Academy of Torah
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Mazel Tov to
the Denver Community Kollel
and Roshei Kollel
Rabbi Schwab and Rabbi Sommers
We have all benefited from your efforts on behalf of
the Denver Jewish community.
Yasher Koach to the Honorees
Andy and Rana Kark
Your dedication to the Denver Jewish community is a
shining example for all.
Hillel Academy of Denver
Rabbi Yitzchok Goldstein, Principal
Mordechai Hoffman, Executive Director
Mrs. Marcie Calm, General Studies Principal
Board of Directors
Staff and Students of Hillel Academy
BMH-BJ Congregation, Board of Trustees, Clergy and Staff
Extends Mazel Tov to
Andy & Rana Kark
as the Torah Partner Awardees
We wish
the Denver Community Kollel
a Yasher Koach on their Annual Event
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The Jewish Experience
extends a heartfelt Mazel Tov to
the Denver Community Kollel
on the occasion of your annual event,
and gratitude and appreciation to
Andy and Rana Kark
for all that you’ve done for The Jewish Experience and the Denver Jewish community
Rabbi Ahron Wasserman
Executive Director
Jay Kamlet
Board Chair
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Rabbi Raphael Leban
Managing Director
Mazel Tov to
Andy and Rana Kark
on your most worthy honor!
To our dear partners, friends and mentors at the Denver Community Kollel:
We are so inspired by the Torah your have brought to our community, and we are most
grateful for and honored by your unwavering partnership and support for the work that we do.
Wishing you only success in all your endeavors.
Rabbi Yaakov and Chaya Meyer
Rabbi Zev and Elana Pomeranz
The Rabbis, Staff and Community at Aish Denver
Congratulations
Andy and Rana
and Mazel Tov to
the Denver Kollel
On another successful year
In recognition and appreciation of all the hard work of
Yehudis Heyman
In helping her husband to be successful in all his endeavors & still manage to work - have a home
that is always open to guests - and raise 6 wonderful children ka”h
Moshe, you are one lucky guy
Dr. Mark and Susan Barter
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Your loving and proud parents,
Noson & Malky Goldstein
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Thank you to teachers
Rabbi Moshe Heyman and Rabbi Shachne Sommers
For their wonderful contributions to our community.
Neiel Baronberg, MD
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To our wonderful travel partners,
the Schwabs,
We love spending time with you and wish you all the best with your most holy endeavors.
With love,
Bruce, Cheryl, Shimon, Ilana, Raina, Liat and Yael
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Yasher koach to
the Denver Community Kollel
On its 17th Anniversary Celebration. May you continue to bring the light of Torah to Denver.
Mazel tov to
Andy and Rana Kark,
Torah Partner Awardees
Jody and Hal Crane
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In honor of
Rabbi Schwab
And all he does for the Jewish people
Paul and Lisa Glazer
Mazel Tov
Andy and Rana Kark
On this well-deserved honor!
Best wishes and with great gratitude to all the Kollel Rabbis
Ayelet Talmi and Daniel Hettleman
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Rana & Andy
Mazal Tov on receiving the Torah Partner Award.
You are deserving honorees and we’re happy that you are being recognized.
Steve & Ellyn Hutt
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Mazel Tov to
Andy and Rana Kark
On a well-deserved honor
Yasher Koach to
the Roshei Kollel and all the Kollel members
for all you do for the community
May all of you continue to carry on the Mesorah
along with the rest of the Denver Jewish Community
Ari and Ruthie Krausz
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Thank you,
Andy and Rana
For all you do. This is a well-deserved honor.
Adam Moskowitz
Yasher Koach to
the Kollel
For the vibrancy it adds to Jewish Life in Denver
and Congratulations to
Andy and Rana Kark
Yissochor and Avigail Steinharter
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In honor of
the Roshei Kollel
Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Perle
............................................
We are so very proud of
Andy & Rana
Two caring individuals so committed to this community!
Lisa and Jonathan Perlmutter
.............................................
In honor of
Rabbi Schwab and Rabbi Sommers
and
all the Kollel Members
From The Cianci and Salzberg Families
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In honor of our dear children
Rabbi Shachne and Tzippy Sommers
We are very proud of you and the wonderful work you are doing
May you go ‫מחיל אל חיל‬
With much love,
Daddy and Mommy Sommers
Mazel Tov to
Rana and Andy
On this well deserved honor
Susie and Nahum Swinkin
To our Dear Children
Yissochor and Avigail and family
May you and the Kollel continue to bring the best of Sinai to the Denver community, and may you
continue to see much nachas from your wonderful children
Tatty, Mommy and family
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‫ לכבוד‬our esteemed Roshei Kollel
‫הרב שכנא סאמערס שליט”א והרב אהרן יהודה שוואב שליט”א‬
‫ מזל טוב‬on this special occasion of seventeeen years of the Kollel in Denver
May Hashem give you the strength to continue to be ‫מרביץ תורה‬, to learn and to teach,
until the coming of ‫משיח‬, speedily in our days
The Kollel ‫משפחה‬
Shmuel and Sarah Halpern
Yossi and Rivky Kaplan
Eli and Gitty Mozes
Akiva and Chani Stern
Yaakov and Hadassah Zions
Mazel Tov to
the Roshei Kollel and all the Kollel Members
On this wonderful occasion.
Thank you for all you do for the community.
Avraham & Chaya Malka Abrams
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Our warmest regards and congratulations to
Reb Andy and Mrs. Rana Kark
Shteig on!
Yehuda and Tirtza Amsel
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Mazal Tov to
Rana and Andy
Dorit and Aryeh
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To my esteemed colleagues, mentors, and friends,
Rabbi Shachne Sommers Rabbi Aron Yehuda Schwab Rabbi Moshe Heyman,
Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher and the choshuve Avrechei HaKollel
It is a zechus to be part of the LINKS in the CHAIN from Sinai to Denver
Mazel Tov
Andy and Rana Kark
Yechiel and Esti Erlanger
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In honor of
Rabbi and Mrs. Myer Schwab, Rabbi and Mrs. Aron Yehuda Schwab, Rabbi and Mrs.
Shachne Sommers
With great respect and lasting gratitude
In honor of my chavrusah
Andy Kark
You inspire me with your determination and commitment to true growth in Torah study
Yehuda and Tirtza Amsel
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Mordechai Fleisher
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Congratulations
Andy and Rana
For your wonderful contributions to the Jewish Community
,‫ והרב שכנא סאמערס‬,‫ הרב אהרן יהודה שוואב‬,‫לכבוד הרב מאיר שוואב‬
‫שיגעים בכל כוחם לקיים המוסד הקדוש הזה‬
‫כל אחד ואחד הוא סמל של העוסק בצרכי באמונה‬
,‫ברגשי הכרת הטוב‬
‫מרדכי ודבורה פליישער‬
Edward and Marlin Barad
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Mazel Tov to
Andy and Rana
On this wonderful honor
Fondly,
Bruce, Jennifer, Isaac and Farrah Bendell
.............................................
THANK YOU
RABBI AKIVA STERN
WE ARE PROBABLY THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO LOOK FORWARD TO MONDAY. YOU MAKE LEARNING
ENJOYABLE AND RELAXING. TO MANY MORE YEARS OF DIPS AND TORAH!!!
Adam, Andy, Avi, Ben, Donny, Doug, Howie, Ilan, Jonathon, Nosson and Phillipe
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In honor of
Rabbi Eli Mozes
A great chavrusa
The Goldbergs
Mazel Tov to the honorees,
Andy and Rana Kark
and to
the Denver Community Kollel
As they celebrate their 17th Anniversary !!!!!!
Jerry and Linda Kernis
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Mazal Tov to
the amazing Kollel
and
the Rebbeim and Rebbetzins
For their tireless work for the Denver community!
Krochmal Family
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Yasher koach to
the Denver Community Kollel
May you continue to bring the light of Torah to Denver
Avraham and Joyce Litzman
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In honor of
Rabbi M. Fleisher
and
Rabbi M. Heyman
And their efforts to help
Philip and Leah Mehler
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Andy & Rana
Special good wishes to
all the ‫ חברי הכולל‬and their families
‫תלכו מחיל אל חיל‬
Rabbi Yaakov & Chaya Meyer
In honor of and gratitude to
the Roshei Hakollel, the directors and my fellow Kollel Rabbis
For creating and fostering a Torah environment in the community
In honor and recognition of
Andy and Rana Kark,
Two outstanding individuals who are community role models
Eli and Gitty Mozes
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In honor of
Rabbi and Mrs. Shachne Sommers
Dovid and Penina Rosengard
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Mazel Tov to
Rana and Andy and all of the Karks
On a well-deserved award
Special thanks to
all of the chairs
Mark Brooks and Dr. Terry Samuel
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‫ הכרת‬to the
‫ראשי כולל‬
With much ‫טוב‬
For all their support
and to
the ‫חברי הכולל‬
Who are family to us
Dovid and Batsheva Schwartzberg
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In honor of
the Roshei Kollel and Chavrei Hakollel
We have gained so much from your presence here in Denver
It is a privilege to invest with you
Jeremy and Sorah Simblist
Mazel Tov on 17 enriching years! The Denver community is fortunate to have such wonderful, dedicated and learned Kollel families! Thank you all for your continued dedication! We look forward to
many more years!!
Rich and Rochelle Sokol
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Mazel Tov and Kol Hakavod to our dear friends,
Andy & Rana Kark,
Worthy recipients of the Torah Partners Award.
And, as always, thank you and best wishes to all the Kollel Families.
Wishing continued growth and Hatzlacha to you all.
Glenn and Corina Zazulia
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In honor of
Rabbi Moshe Heyman
Whose dedication and knowledge inspires us and strengthens our Jewish identities
With Respect,
The Women of Rabbi Heyman’s Tuesday class
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Mazel Tov to
Andy and Rana
For all that they do for the Kollel and the broader community. Their commitment, energy and
sincerity are key to their success. Mazel Tov!
Stuart Senkfor and Leslie Stewart
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In honor of
Dr. Marc and Dale Sievers
By,
Dr. David and Marjorie Sievers
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In memory of
Rabbi Heyman’s father
and in honor of
all the Kollel Rabbis
Robert Sigal
Mazel Tov to
the Karks
and to
the Denver Community Kollel
Michelle and Yitzchak Teitelbaum
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Andy and Rana,
Congrats to you on this great honor and thank you for all you do for our community.
Phil Weiser and Heidi Wald
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Andy and Rana,
I am so proud of both of you and all you contribute to the community
Mom (Rosie)
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Mazal Tov to
the Denver Community Kollel
On 17 years of Harbatzas HaTorah.
HKB”H should continue to grant the Kollel the ability to strengthen Kavod HaTorah
and Limud HaTorah Ad Biyas Goel Tzedek
With much gratitude,
Gavriel and Avigail Rudnick and Family
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In honor of
Andy and Rana Kark
on this well-deserved honor
Your love of Torah and community is an inspiration to us all
Mazel Tov to
the Denver Community Kollel
on 17 years of Harbotzas Torah.
We wish you continued Hatzlacha in your Avodas Hakodesh.
Ahron Yisroel and Hadassah Wasserman
Mazel Tov to
Andy and Rana
On a well-deserved honor
Kol Hakavod to
Andy and Rana Kark
On this great honor!
Chaim and Chaya Abrams
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Jill and Daniel Goldstein
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Mazel Tov to
the Kollel
On another successful year
In honor of
Rabbi Moshe Heyman
Leslie and Shalom Levin
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Mazel Tov to
the Karks
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to the Denver Community Kollel
and the Jewish community at large.
Marc Avner
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In honor of
Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher
Yaakov Bender
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To our friends
Andy and Rana Kark
A deserving recognition as you remain a continued inspiration
for your commitment to the broader
community.
Enjoy the evening!
The Caplans
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In loving memory of
Dr. William L. Elefant
Clara Elefant
From
Dr. Ryan and Vivienne Kramer
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Mazel Tov to our friends,
Andy and Rana Kark
For this well deserved honor,
and thank you for your continued commitment and support of
the Denver Jewish Community
Noah and Arinn Makovsky
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In honor of
the Roshei Kollel
Harav Shachne Sommers and Harav Aron Yehuda Schwab
Rabbi Chaim and Chani Mandelbaum
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In honor of our children
Rabbi Eli and Gitty Mozes
We are proud of their accomplishments as part of the Denver Community Kollel
Mordechai and Golda Mozes
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Mazel Tov
Andy and Rana
Your friends
Craig and Karen
Denver Kollel – Nothing To Sneeze At!
Mazel Tov to
Andy and Rana Kark
Best wishes to
all the Kollel Scholars
We appreciate all that you do for the community
William S. Silvers, M.D., P.C. & Assoc.
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All Appts. 303-740-0998 – Adults & Pediatrics
Chuck and Sara Michaels
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In honor of
Gavriel and Avigail Rudnick
Roberta Hyman
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In Honor of the BEST Rosh Kollel and Rebbitzen
Rabbi Aron Yehuda Schwab and Esti Schwab
From
Jonathan and Michal Seidemann
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In honor of our dear children
Rabbi Shachne and Tzippy Sommers
We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Rabbi and Mrs. Eliezer Rothstein
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Andy who???
Love,
Howie and Mor Shapiro
Adam Moskowitz
(303) 985-1529
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