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A C T L O C A L LY – T H I N K G L O B A L LY
IN THIS ISSUE
Holocaust Survivors
Oral Health Program
Page 2
Tribute to
Marlene Tenenbaum Z”l
Page 3
Presidential Visitation to
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Page 3
Shabbat Across AO
Page 4 & 5
Toronto Regional Meeting
Page 6 & 7
Greater NY Dental Meeting
Page 8
Upcoming AO Conventions
Page 8
AFTAU Event - A Celebration
of Generosity
Page 9
2015 Illinois Alumni
Midwinter Meeting Dinner
Page 10
The AO Spirit of Philanthropy
Page 11
AO Fraters in the News
Page 12
Upcoming Events
Page 13
AO Out & About
Page 13 & 14
Check Out Our New AO App
2015 AO European Convention
Page 15
AO Online Store
Please Support Our Partners
Page 16
www.ao.org
ISSUE 12
DECEMBER 2014
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE
N
ext week
we will
be
celebrating
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, in
which we commemorate two great
miracles. The first is the miracle of the
one-day supply of oil miraculously lasting
eight days, and the second miracle of
even greater importance is the story
of a committed band of people, the
Maccabees, who led a successful revolt
against a much larger force, paving
the way for Jewish independence
and survival. It is a powerful story that
teaches all of us lessons about standing
up for our convictions and challenging
all those that promote bigotry and
intolerance.
One of the important obligations that
we have during Hanukkah, aside from
lighting the candles for eight nights, is
called pirsum hanes – publicizing the
miracle. This is the reason for lighting
the Menorah at night and for placing it
by a window so that all those that pass
by can see it. But why? Isn’t it enough
for us to celebrate the holiday with our
own family and friends, eating latkes
and sufganiot, and playing dreidel?
One of the answers that I believe has
merit is that the Festival of Hanukkah
implores us to be proud of who we
are, our history and our heritage. The
A L P H A
Talmud tells us the pirsum hanes acts
as a declarative statement of affiliation
and connection. Hanukkah is our Pride
Holiday.
As the last few weeks of the calendar
year approach, we also recall all that
has happened in the last twelve months.
Alpha Omegans, too, should be proud
of who we are, what we are committed
to and all that we have accomplished.
Yes, we like to celebrate events, eat well,
dance, and we really enjoy each other’s
company. When one of us is in trouble,
or needs support and comfort, we are
there to offer that support, kindness
and sometimes just a hug.
We are the International Dental
Fraternity that last month celebrated
Shabbat with one voice in our inaugural
“Shabbat Across AO”. Our members
are the dentists that are answering the
White House’s call to help Holocaust
Survivors by providing free dental
services to this most deserving group
of people. Alpha Omega is the dental
fraternity that has its 2014 annual
convention in Tel Aviv – showing our
support and love to the people of Israel.
These programs and events and many,
many more define our identity. It is who
we are. It is what we do. Let us be proud
Alpha Omegans and show the world all
that we do collectively and individually.
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We are pleased to announce that BERNICE EDELSTEIN is the new Program Coordinator
for the AO/Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program. Bernice
previously worked for the AO U.S. Foundation so it was a natural fit for her to return
to Alpha Omega and provide support to the Program ambassadors, volunteers, and
the Jewish social service partners.
Bernice will report to the AO
Headquarters office and will be an
employee of the Fraternity. The
Holocaust Survivors Program is
truly a priority for Alpha Omega,
not only for the nine, pilot cities
but for all members worldwide. It
is wonderful to have Bernice on
the team to help us move forward
with the Program. Bernice can be
reached at [email protected].
We are fortunate to not only
partner with Henry Schein and the
outstanding Team Schein, but our
program has also partnered with
Ms. Aviva Sufian, White House
Special Envoy for U.S. Holocaust
Survivors Services, the Association
of Jewish Family and Children’s
Services (AJFCA), and Bedford
Healthcare Systems.
We are pleased to announce
that these members will serve
as Ambassadors for the AO/HC
Holocaust Survivors Oral Health
Program. They are recruiting for
volunteer panels in their respective
cities. The Ambassadors will begin
to work with the local Jewish social
services to start patient treatments
in January.
We wish to thank the Ambassadors
and volunteers for their leadership.
Bernice Edelstein
Boston, MA
David Dano (with Murray Miller)
Chicago, IL
Laurie Gordon-Shaw
Detroit, MI
Jamie Feldman & Marv Sonne
Montreal, Canada
Michael Wiseman
New York City Rada Sumareva
Seattle, WA
Kal Klass
Toronto, Canada
Gerry Pearson
For more information, please contact Bernice Edelstein at [email protected].
www.ao.org
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TRIBUTE TO
MARLENE TENENBAUM Z”l
I wish to take a moment of personal privilege to pay
tribute to Marlene Tenenbaum, Z”l, beloved spouse of
Past International President Michael Tenenbaum. I
met Marlene and Mike in the first three weeks of my
tenure at AO, during the mid-year board meeting in
Montreal, Canada.
When I arrived in Montreal, I was reserved and just trying
to figure out the landscape of this new group of people.
But, Marlene wasn’t having it, this introverted nature of
mine. She embraced me from the beginning and along
with Mike’s continued support, I could always rely on a
Marlene-style pep talk if I worried too much about an
issue and needed a kick in the right direction. Her words
lifted me up when I needed it most.
For those who did not know Marlene, imagine having a
champion in your corner in Montreal who befriended
you without judgment. You were AO so you were okay.
She had a real love for the AO community and people
who have built it. I truly admired that and it was my
honor to attend
her funeral to pay
respects to a woman
who supported me
unconditionally.
People have heard me
say that sometimes the spouses are more important than the
members. That may be a bold statement but the spouses support
our members and I believe in supporting them too. If my
words hit a chord with you and you wish to honor Marlene or
someone special, please consider donating to the AO/Holocaust
Survivors Oral Health Program through our Canadian and U.S.
Foundations. Marlene was a natural giver so it’s only fitting that
a tribute may include a donation to this special fund to help the
most deserving.
Fraternally,
Heidi Weber
PRESIDENTIAL VISITATION TO WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
— A HIDDEN GEM IN CANADA —
On December 6th, International President
Avi Wurman and First Spouse Sharon Sussman
joined the AO Manitoba chapter for its annual
memorial lecture. The Wurmans were treated
to an outstanding lecture and event that
included fraters and their spouses.
W in n
g
ipe
www.ao.org
Avi and Sharon wish to thank the
chapter leadership for the invitation
and for the hospitality.
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shabbat across ao
messages
atlanta
By Susan Rifkin, Atlanta Frater
Atlanta AO celebrated the AO
Worldwide Shabbat with dinner
at four different host homes and
then we all met up for the Oneg at
another home. It was an amazing
event! We had over 70 attendees,
which included fraters and their
families. It was so much fun, and
we felt a connection with all the
AOs around the world.
Strasbourg
When the International Board
introduces a magnificent project,
the AO Alsace Chapter always
answers. That’s what happened
on Friday, November 14th in the
evening, Chabbath Hayé Sarah,
when more than 40 members,
family members, and friends
met in a warm atmosphere to
celebrate Chabbath across AO.
illinois
Former chapter president
Maurice Dahan made the
kiddouch and Philippe Lévy,
current chapter president spoke
about the significance of several
generations of AO members
meeting for a memorable
evening. Long live AO!
Chi Chapter
Congratulations to Chi Chapter
for a wonderful Shabbat Dinner
last night. While date conflicts
did not allow the dinner to be
on the date of Shabbat Across
AO, the intent and warmth was
in harmony. Special thanks to
Noam Greenbaum for organizing
and leading us and to the
Hillel House at the University
of Michigan for hosting the
dinner. No photos were taken to
preserve the sanctity of Shabbat.
www.ao.org
los angeles
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seattle
toronto
university of texas
at houston
vancouver
www.ao.org
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TORONTO
PRESIDENTIAL THANK YOU
By Avi Wurman
On behalf of Alpha Omega, I want to thank the
Toronto Chapter for hosting a fabulous regional
meeting. For nine months, Toronto Chapter
President Brian Chapnick had the vision to make
the meeting happen, and through many planning
sessions with the organizing committee and with the
guidance of AO’s Executive Director, Heidi Weber,
Brian’s vision became a wonderful reality.
REGIONAL MEETING
We thank all those that attended, especially our
AO members and their families, students and
alumni, from Florida, Philadelphia, Denver, Boston,
Montreal, Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, and London,
Ontario. This event along with our fraternity wide
Shabbat over AO program clearly demonstrates the
desire of our members to connect with one another
as an inclusive community of dental professionals
and their families with common traditions and
similar values. We like being together! Let’s have
another North American Chapter host a similar
meeting in 2015.
www.ao.org
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TORONTO
REGIONAL MEETING
www.ao.org
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DECEMBER 3, 2014
AO was pleased to sponsor Toronto
frater Willy Dayan as a Greater New York
Dental Meeting speaker.
Avi Wurman presented
Willy with a Certificate
of Appreciation.
Special thanks goes to
Len Brenner, Gail Schupak,
and David Shipper.
UPCOMING AO CONVENTIONS
2014 International Convention
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
December 25, 2014-January 1, 2015
2015 European Convention
ISRA
TEL AVIV,
EL
LONDON, UK
June 9-14, 2015
WASHIN
GTON, D
C
WASHINGTON, DC
December 24-29, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
LONDON, UK
www.ao.org
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
December 27, 2016-January 1, 2017
(Pending Council Vote)
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A CELEBRATION OF GENEROSITY
DECEMBER 4, 2014
A wonderful gala — two years in the making! Amidst spectacular nightsky views of the New York harbor at the Museum of Jewish Heritage,
175 guests celebrated the gratifying culmination of an exciting and
meaningful initiative. Together, the Alpha Omega Foundation and
American Friends of Tel Aviv University turned The Rothstein-Williamowsky Post-Graduate Clinics from dream to stunning reality.
Campaign Chairs Dr. Marc Rothman and Steven William Kess and Dinner Chair Dr. Allen Finkelstein celebrated the clinics’ inspiring leaders, Dr. Ben Williamowsky and Prof. Ilana Eli, former dean of the TAU
School of Dental Medicine, and toasted the evening’s honorees — Alan
and Noni Aufzien and the Aufzein family; Julie Charlestein and the Julius and Ray Charlestein Foundation; Dr. D. Walter Cohen and Claire
H. Reichlin; Barry Friedberg; Dr. Anne Eiting Klamar and Midmark;
Dr. Garry Rayant and Dr. Kathy Fields Rayant; Randall Rothstein and
Russell Rothstein and the families of Irving and Lorain Rothstein and
Ralph and Bette Rothstein; and Stanley M. Bergman, CEO of Henry
Schein, Inc.
Guest speaker Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in
New York, spoke movingly of the far-reaching effects of the initiative,
and conveyed the thanks of the State of Israel.
www.ao.org
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ALPHA OMEGA ILLINOIS ALUMNI CHAPTER
P R E S E N T S
2015 MIDWINTER
MEETING DINNER
T H U R S D A Y
FEBRUARY 26 TH
6:30pm Cocktails •
7:00pm Dinner
1028 N. RUSH ST.
CHICAGO
B A R
•
S T E A K H O U S E
ILLINOIS CHAPTER MEMBERS ........... $40
AO MEMBERS........................................ $50
STUDENTS ............................................. $25
GUESTS .................................................. $75
Purchase event ticket(s) at bit.ly/2015AOMWM
Space is limited!
*All members must be paid up in International
Dues to receive the Illinois or AO member cost.
RSVP BY
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Dinner is kosher style – please note your
preference for beef, fish, or vegetarian
dinner selection when registering.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact
Heidi Weber, AO Executive Director,
at [email protected] or 877-368-6326.
JOIN YOUR AO FAMILY AT THE MIDWINTER MEETING DINNER!
www.ao.org
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THE AO SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY
AO BOSTON UNIVERSITY CHAPTER
BLOOD DRIVE
OCTOBER 31, 2014
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS
SPECIAL SMILES
LANSING, MICHIGAN 2014
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AO FRATERS IN THE NEWS
STUDENT HEROES SAVE A LIFE
By Jamie Feldman
In November, two AO student members from Alpha Nu at the University of Detroit
Mercy were in the right place at the right time to save a life. Thank you Horacio
Falcon and Virgil Barbu. Horatio was commended and related the event at the
Detroit Alumni Paid Up Dinner.
The following is from the UDM Campus Newsletter:
Dental students save life
EVALINA JOSEFSSON
TIBOR FORAI
NIOSHA EDALAT
On Friday, Nov. 17, three School of Dentistry students rescued an unconscious man
in his mid-60s, who crashed into a lamp post in the median at Martin Luther King
Jr. Boulevard and the I-96 service drive. Dental students Horacio Falcon and Virgil
Barbu as well as Orthodontist resident Susan Rizk called 911, deflected traffic, and
performed CPR until paramedic assistance arrived. The man’s identity and current
condition are unknown. These students were in the right place at the right time,
properly trained and prepared for medical emergencies, and have been commended for their services and quick response to the emergency.
USC STUDENTS RECEIVE NEWPORT HARBOR
DENTAL ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS
The NHAD Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 at the University of
Southern California School of Dentistry for the purpose of rewarding
students who demonstrate the several professional and academic qualities.
RENE ARAV
The winner receives $10,000 and the two finalists $2,500 each. Also, the
winner is awarded a one-year membership in the Academy.
EvaLina Josefsson - First Place
Tibor Forai - Finalist
Niosha Edalat - Finalist
RENE ARAV
On September 11th, Paris frater Rene Arav presented a Diploma of Honor to
Dr. Louis Maman, Dean of the University of Paris School of Dentistry.
ALAN KAYE
MARC ROTHMAN
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ALAN KAYE
On November 2nd, Alan Kaye, Past President of the AO Los Angeles Chapter,
was installed as President of the Los Angeles Dental Society at the California
Science Center.
MARC ROTHMAN
In November, Marc Rothman received the 2014 Shils Award from the Dr. Edward B.
Shils Entrepreneurial Fund. The award recognizes individuals, programs and organizations that positively impact the dental community and public oral health. The
award recipients received a monetary prize. Presenting Marc with the award was
Allen Finkelstein.
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UPCOMING
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LISTINGS ON AO.ORG
AO OUT & ABOUT
EVENTS
DECEMBER 17 - 28
AO BIRTHRIGHT TRIP
ISRAEL
AO ILLINOIS CHAPTER CE DINNER
OCTOBER 22, 2014
DECEMBER 20
LONDON CE LECTURE
LONDON, ENGLAND
DECEMBER 25
DC SUNDAY BRUNCH
AND LEARN
WASHINGTON, DC
AO LOUISVILLE CHAPTER
DINNER WITH FRED MARGOLIS
DECEMBER 25 JANUARY 1, 2015
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
AO CONVENTION TEL AVIV
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
JANUARY 20
LONDON CE LECTURE
LONDON, ENGLAND
JANUARY 25
DC SUNDAY BRUNCH
AND LEARN
WASHINGTON, DC
FEBRUARY 17
DC CHAPTER CE LECTURE
WASHINGTON, DC
FEBRUARY 25
MICHIGAN CHI INITIATION
It was an exciting evening at the annual event to honor those that
support and mentor the members of Chi Chapter at the University of
Michigan School of Dentistry. Highlights included initiation of new members, a stirring address by Dean Laurie McCauley and presentation of the
final check from the Chi run to raise money for the Community Dental
Center in Ann Arbor. Total donations were more than $4,000.00.
LONDON CE LECTURE
LONDON, ENGLAND
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AO OUT & ABOUT
AO PHILADELPHIA POTLUCK
DINNER AT THE ROTHMANS
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
AO PENN AND TEMPLE CHAPTERS QUIZ NITE
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
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