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Jill and Brian Koch<br />
President 2020-<strong>2022</strong><br />
Brian has been a member of the Beth Torah <strong>Ad</strong>ath Yeshurun family since birth,<br />
where his father Charlie served for many years on the Board of Directors. Brian will<br />
attest that the best thing he ever did for Beth Torah was marrying Jill and bringing<br />
her into the Beth Torah family. <strong>The</strong>y married at the temple with Rabbi Farber<br />
officiating in 2005. Since that time, they have parented three amazing daughters, Brooke (14), Tara (9), and<br />
Hailey (7). Each of their girls has grown up at Beth Torah, participating in the Bright Beginnings program,<br />
ECA and Religious School. <strong>The</strong>ir daughter Brooke just spent her first year as a counselor for Camp Simcha.<br />
Jill is completing a remarkable term as President, one that she started in the early days of the<br />
COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, Jill oversaw efforts to ensure meaningful High Holy Day experiences,<br />
the solidification of our senior rabbinical leadership for the next decade, the painting of the campus and the<br />
entire construction process leading to the recent opening of the wholly renovated sanctuary. <strong>The</strong>re have been<br />
countless virtual meetings and events during the last two years. Prior to serving as President, Jill served as<br />
Secretary, Financial Vice President, House Vice President, At-Large Vice President and Executive Vice<br />
President. Jill was also active with the PTO, helping with Challah programs, bake sales and book sales.<br />
Brian initially joined the Beth Torah Board of Directors in 2004, a year after graduating law school. He<br />
later served for seven years on the Executive Board, in various roles including Youth and Camp Vice<br />
President and At-Large Vice President, and has continued to serve on the By-Laws and Legal committees.<br />
He previously received Beth Torah’s Young Leadership Award in 2009. Over the years, Jill and Brian have co<br />
-chaired many events, such as Monte Carlo Night and Chanukkah Under the Stars. At one point, Jill and<br />
Brian served jointly on the Board – laughing that their “date night” was a temple board meeting. In short, Jill<br />
and Brian have dedicated tremendous time to our Beth Torah family and shown a strong commitment to<br />
Judaism.<br />
Outside of Beth Torah, Jill currently serves as the General Manager for Vesta Property Services, and<br />
previously created and grew her own company, JK Property Management, into one of the best property<br />
management companies in South Florida. Jill has been recognized as a Women of Distinction and listed in<br />
Marquis’ Who’s Who among women business executives.<br />
Brian is a Partner with Holland & Knight in the firm’s litigation department in Ft. Lauderdale. Brian has<br />
been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America guide, as a Florida SuperLawyer, and as Florida Legal Elite<br />
in the Florida Trend magazine, among others. Brian is the former President of the Broward Chapter of the<br />
Federal Bar Association, which was named National Chapter of the Year under his watch. Brian chaired the<br />
Broward Bar’s Professionalism Committee for five years. He has served on boards for various organizations,<br />
including the Leadership Broward Foundation, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the B’nai B’rith<br />
Justice Unit, Inns of Court and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society South Florida Chapter. In 2015, he was<br />
recognized as the LLS Man of the Year for Ft. Lauderdale.<br />
Jill and Brian are most proud of the family they have raised here at Beth Torah, and look forward to<br />
many more celebrations to come. <strong>The</strong>y represent the very best of Beth Torah.
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Distinguished Service Award<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of the<br />
Greater Miami Jewish Federation. She has nearly four decades of leadership<br />
experience in advertising, branding, communications, media relations, marketing,<br />
writing, film, video and major special event production.<br />
Recognized as a collaborative and highly-skilled marketing executive, Bonnie’s never-ending creativity<br />
and attention to detail infuse every project she leads – always focused on an extraordinary end-user<br />
experience. Over the years, her imaginings and ideations are behind the production of many videos and<br />
documentaries, as well as the success of hundreds of large-scale events both in Miami and Israel.<br />
Bonnie has received numerous awards and recognition including a regional Emmy Award as Creative<br />
Producer for the documentary film, “My Survivor.” Throughout her career, her work has also been recognized<br />
with professional awards from the Public Relations Society of America, the Florida Press Association, the<br />
American <strong>Ad</strong>vertising Federation and the American Marketing Association, among others.<br />
For 38 years, Bonnie’s professional achievements continually demonstrate a deep, enduring and<br />
heartfelt commitment to Israel and the Jewish people. <strong>The</strong> center of her world is her husband, David, her<br />
daughter, Ilana, and forever puppy, Bella.
MESSAGE FROM THE EVENT CHAIRS<br />
It has been our privilege to Chair “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Event</strong>,” Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus’ annual<br />
celebration. This past year has been very different than we had all imagined, yet our<br />
synagogue has remained vibrant, strong and available to our members. That is why it<br />
is even more relevant that we honor our outgoing President, Jill Koch, tonight.<br />
<strong>The</strong> history of excellent leadership at Beth Torah has been a constant. This<br />
solid foundation will lead us into a fantastic future for many generations to come. This<br />
recognition is truly deserved by these dedicated people.<br />
We would like to thank all of the committee members who have assisted us. This<br />
memorable event and journal are possible because of your commitment.<br />
Thank you for your participation and for being part of our Synagogue and making this<br />
celebration a success!<br />
Amy and Howard Chafetz<br />
Marla and Michael Cotzen<br />
Barbara and Robert G<strong>old</strong>farb
MESSAGE FROM THE JOURNAL CHAIRS<br />
We are honored to chair the annual <strong>Ad</strong> <strong>Journal</strong>. We are excited to be part of the<br />
committee paying tribute to our honorees. What a pleasure to look back at what our<br />
community has built together. We honor Jill and Brian Koch and Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
and all those who have dedicated time and resources to give us our spiritual home.<br />
We will be forever grateful.<br />
Creating a <strong>Journal</strong> takes the hard work and dedication of many people. We are<br />
especially grateful to Matthew Halpern, Sherry Krug and the Beth Torah staff for their<br />
hard work in making this such a success.<br />
A heartfelt thank you to our advertisers, members, family and friends of the honorees.<br />
<strong>The</strong>ir generosity, enthusiasm and dedication have made this <strong>Event</strong> and <strong>Journal</strong> a<br />
fitting tribute to our incredible honorees.<br />
May we continue to be inspired by the example of our honorees and work together to<br />
strengthen Beth Torah for today and tomorrow.<br />
Chazak Chazak v’Nitchazayk: Let us be strong, let us be strong, and let us strengthen<br />
one another.<br />
Barbara and Robert G<strong>old</strong>farb<br />
Alison and Rick Mars
BETH TORAH BENNY ROK CAMPUS<br />
MARIO ROJZMAN, Senior Rabbi<br />
EDWIN FARBER, Rabbi Emeritus<br />
DR. MAX A. LIPSCHITZ z”l, Founding Rabbi<br />
MATTHEW G. HALPERN, Executive Director<br />
DR. ANDREA BECK, Director of Engagement<br />
JENI BUCHHOLZ, Youth & Camp Director<br />
RONIT FELSZER, Director of <strong>Ad</strong>missions and Membership<br />
SANDRA KOPP, Director, Suzy Fischer Early Childhood Academy<br />
DR. GABRIELA RASCOVSKY, Director of Lifelong Learning<br />
AMY ALDERMAN, Assistant Director, Suzy Fischer Early Childhood Academy<br />
GRACE ERDFROCHT, Bright Beginnings & Toddler Director<br />
TERI SMOLKEN, Controller<br />
CATALINA ABELLO, Bookkeeper<br />
MARLA COHEN, Executive <strong>Ad</strong>ministrator<br />
SHERRY KRUG, Executive Assistant<br />
MICHELLE GLASER, Religious School <strong>Ad</strong>ministrative Assistant<br />
RUTH BRANDT, Religious School <strong>Ad</strong>ministrative Assistant<br />
LEA COHEN, Receptionist
APRIL 30, <strong>2022</strong><br />
SCHECK/BONWITT FAMILY<br />
Program Sponsors<br />
VESTA<br />
JILL KOCH<br />
President<br />
PHYLLIS SHEINMAN<br />
Ways & Means Vice President<br />
AMY & HOWARD CHAFETZ<br />
MARLA & MICHAEL COTZEN<br />
BARBARA & ROBERT GOLDFARB<br />
<strong>Event</strong> Chairs<br />
MICHAEL COTZEN<br />
Executive Vice President<br />
MATTHEW G. HALPERN<br />
Executive Director<br />
BARBARA & ROBERT GOLDFARB<br />
ALISON & RICK MARS<br />
<strong>Journal</strong> Chairs<br />
HOST COMMITTEE<br />
ROCHELLE & MARSHALL BALTUCH<br />
ANDREA BECK<br />
JULIE & JASON BERKOWITZ<br />
JENI & MATT BUCHHOLZ<br />
MARLA COHEN<br />
LAURE & RABBI ED FARBER<br />
ADRIANA & EDGAR HALAC<br />
MICHELLE & STEVEN KABAK<br />
AMY DEAN & ALAN KLUGER<br />
BROOKE KOCH<br />
EILEEN & CHARLES KOCH<br />
HAILEY KOCH<br />
TARA KOCH<br />
SANDRA & DAVID KOPP<br />
SHERRY & GENE KRUG<br />
MINDY & MARK KURKIN<br />
SHARON & JASON LEWEN<br />
EVELYN & ROBERT MOSKOVITZ<br />
GABRIELA & ADOLFO RASCOVSKY<br />
GISELA & RABBI MARIO ROJZMAN<br />
ADRIENNE & JEFF SCHECK<br />
RAQUEL & MICHAEL SCHECK<br />
LIZETTE & JOSH WEINGARD
BETH TORAH BENNY ROK CAMPUS<br />
OFFICERS 2021-<strong>2022</strong><br />
JILL KOCH, President<br />
MICHAEL COTZEN, Executive Vice President<br />
HOWARD CHAFETZ, At Large Vice President<br />
LIZETTE WEINGARD, ECA Vice President<br />
MICHELLE KABAK, Education Co-Vice President<br />
CONSTANZA LERMAN NUDELMAN, Education Co-Vice President<br />
MINDY KURKIN, Financial Vice President<br />
ADRIANA FAERMAN, Membership Vice President<br />
MARK MOYEL, Operations Vice President<br />
EDGARDO IMAR, Ritual Vice President<br />
PHYLLIS SHEINMAN, Ways & Means Vice President<br />
ETTA B. EPSTEIN, Youth & Camp Vice President<br />
STEVEN WILLINGER, Treasurer<br />
PABLO HOBERMAN, Secretary<br />
RICHARD BERGER, Immediate Past President
NERISSA BALLAND<br />
JULIE BERKOWITZ<br />
ELAINE COHEN<br />
CAROLE FINK<br />
ADRIANA HALAC<br />
BRIAN HUNIS<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
BRANDON IMAR<br />
STEPHANIE KLEINER<br />
STEPHANIE KRUTCHIK<br />
SUSAN KOSLOVSKY<br />
MITCHELL PODGOROWIEZ<br />
SHERYL PODGOROWIEZ<br />
IGAL ROJZMAN<br />
CARLA SPECTOR<br />
GABRIELLE SCHPILBERG<br />
ALESSANDRA STIVELMAN<br />
MINDY TUCKER<br />
CHARLES KOCH, Honorary Vice President<br />
SID KOSLOVSKY, Honorary Vice President<br />
IKE SEMAYA, Honorary Vice President<br />
ELAINE FISHER, <strong>Ad</strong>ult Education Chair<br />
BETTE JOY FIELD, Cultural/Program Co-Chair<br />
PABLO HOBERMAN, Comite Latino Chair<br />
HELEN MARCOSCHAMER, Social Action Chair<br />
ANDY RODMAN, Human Resources Chair<br />
JUDGE LARRY SCHWARTZ, Parliamentarian<br />
JUDY BERGER, Sisterhood President<br />
ARNOLD SCHECTER, Men’s Club President<br />
MARSHALL BALTUCH<br />
ROCHELLE BALTUCH<br />
RICHARD BERGER<br />
ROBERT BILLIG<br />
LESTER ENGEL<br />
HAROLD FRIEDMAN<br />
ROBERT GOLDFARB<br />
JOSEPH GOLDEN z”l<br />
HERB HIRSCHBERG<br />
MILTON HORNSTEIN z”l<br />
PAST PRESIDENTS<br />
HYMAN KATZ z”l<br />
BRIAN KETTLER<br />
DR. RICK MARS<br />
BRUCE MASIA<br />
IRVING NEWMAN z”l<br />
MARCIA ORVIETO<br />
ADRIENNE PROMOFF<br />
LLOYD ROUTMAN<br />
RAQUEL SCHECK<br />
STEVEN SCHECK<br />
JOSEPH SCHMIER z”l<br />
SAM SCHORR z”l<br />
MIKE SEGAL<br />
ROBERT SHELLEY<br />
RICHARD SNEIDER z”l<br />
HON. ARTHUR SNYDER z”l<br />
ROBERT WHITEBOOK<br />
HON. ARTHUR WINTON z”l<br />
EWALD ZIFFER z”l<br />
SY CHADROFF z”l<br />
MORRIS DEAKTER<br />
LOIS HILDEBRANDT z”l<br />
JOEL HOCHBERG<br />
RUBEN KLODA<br />
ALAN KLUGER<br />
SHELLY LIPSON<br />
MONROE MITCHEL<br />
HONORARY TRUSTEES<br />
SYD NACRON z”l<br />
ROSA ROK<br />
ALAN ROSENTHAL<br />
MICHAEL SCHECK<br />
RAQUEL SCHECK<br />
ROBERT SHELLEY<br />
BURTON YOUNG<br />
DAVID ZINN
A MESSAGE FROM OUR RABBIS<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is a prayer offered on Shabbat morning for those “Who Serve the Community.” What does<br />
“community” refer to here? Listed in those we are “praying” for (another way of saying we are thanking<br />
them) is the following:<br />
1) Those who unite to establish [and maintain] synagogues<br />
2) Those who devote themselves with the needs of this community<br />
3) Those who devote themselves with the needs of Israel<br />
<strong>The</strong> reason these are the “top 3” listed in this prayer is that the Rabbis saw a connection between them.<br />
<strong>The</strong> synagogue is the center of the local Jewish community. Education, life cycle occasions including<br />
celebrations and moments of sadness and mourning, holidays and Shabbat are the focus of the<br />
synagogue. It helps m<strong>old</strong> the values and identities of the “local” Jews. <strong>The</strong> goal is for those people then<br />
to reach out to the community at large and make sure that no Jew is “left behind” and that our Jewish<br />
communal educational institutions are strong, to make sure that newcomers to the community (whether<br />
from other American cities or from far flung communities around the world) find their Jewish home in their<br />
new community. <strong>The</strong>n all these committed Jews unite to lend political, financial and moral support to the<br />
Jewish State and homeland. Each is listed separately because each has its own distinct values and is, in<br />
truth, very demanding. People have different interests so they tend to focus on a particular area and<br />
because our community is made up of “people” we know that their interests and involvements will be<br />
different – because people are people and we are not alike. <strong>The</strong> more varied the community, the<br />
stronger it is and the more interesting it is. We would suggest that Beth Torah’s strength is its “variety”<br />
and multi-cultural nature.<br />
Our honorees for this year – our President, Jill Koch, with her “sidekick” husband, Brian, and Bonnie<br />
Reiter-Lehrer – fit the description of those who cover all the “bases”: Synagogue, Community, Israel.<br />
<strong>The</strong>ir commitment to Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, our community and Israel is strong and enduring.<br />
Under Jill’s enthusiastic and always positive leadership, we emerged from the COVID-19 lockdowns and<br />
restrictions as strong as ever as she guided us from Livestream to ZOOM to “live” and Livestream so we<br />
could maximize participation and keep everyone involved. Her smile and enthusiasm and genuine love of<br />
the shul and its families are “contagious.” If you have ever participated in a Federation trip or event you<br />
will benefit from the seamless and superb organization that happened behind the scenes. Bonnie<br />
Reiter-Lehrer is that talented and incomparable behind the scenes person who makes it all come<br />
together. People from around the country always comment on how great our Federation events are.<br />
“What’s the Secret?” they ask. <strong>The</strong>re are many we say – but one of them is surely Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer,<br />
who makes us all “look good.” Her devotion to our Miami-Dade Jewish community is legendary. Kol<br />
Hakavod to our honorees who understand that which we say every time we finish a book of the Torah:<br />
Chazak Chazak v’Nitchazayk – Strong, Strong and we will all be strengthened.<br />
Mario Rojzman, Senior Rabbi<br />
Ed Farber, Rabbi Emeritus
MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT<br />
Dedication is defined as “the willingness to give significant time and energy to something because<br />
it is important.” Our honorees this year – Jill and Brian Koch and Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer – have proven<br />
time and time again that their dedication to causes that are important to them is unparalleled. Luckily for<br />
us, Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus and the South Florida Jewish community are causes that fill each of<br />
their hearts.<br />
Jill and Brian Koch are truly valued members of BTBRC. <strong>The</strong>y celebrated their bar and bat<br />
mitzvahs at our synagogue, were married at our synagogue and have had three baby namings for their<br />
daughters and one Bat Mitzvah (so far) at Beth Torah. Both have served on our Board of Directors for<br />
many years (more than a decade each). <strong>The</strong>y have held numerous positions on our Executive<br />
Committee, including several vice president positions, and have chaired and been part of countless<br />
committees.<br />
When Jill became President of Beth Torah in June 2020, she had no idea that her entire term<br />
would be during a time when the world was dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. She had to lead our<br />
leaders and professionals in thinking differently while we determined how to effectively have worship<br />
events, fundraisers, social events, and ECA classes in a virtual manner, while still keeping the family<br />
atmosphere that Beth Torah is known for. As a result, Jill certainly had the most unique Beth Torah<br />
presidency ever and some may say the most challenging. <strong>The</strong>re is no doubt that Jill rose to the<br />
challenge, and we are so proud of her efforts and involvement in Beth Torah. Jill’s life has been full of<br />
board meetings, committee meetings, meetings with professionals and lay leaders – virtually daily<br />
meetings, but on top of that, she has brought fun, high energy, dedication and hard work to Beth Torah.<br />
Of course, Jill couldn’t do any of this without the love and support of her amazing husband, Brian, and<br />
her daughters, Brooke, Tara, and Hailey. As Jill’s Executive Vice President (and very close friend), I can<br />
truly say that it has been a pleasure serving under her and know that the Kochs will continue to keep<br />
Beth Torah as their second home for many years to come. I have very big shoes to fill as the next<br />
President of Beth Torah.<br />
We are also grateful for Brian’s dedication to Beth Torah, where he has been a member his entire<br />
life. Brian’s involvement in our synagogue has ranged from reading Haftorah to serving as Youth and<br />
Camp Vice President. He took some years off of the Board of Directors to give Jill the limelight (or to<br />
watch their kids while Jill was at countless meetings) but now is stepping back on the Board to serve as<br />
Parliamentarian. Brian has been a great friend of mine for nearly thirty years, and I’m proud to work with<br />
and learn from him.<br />
Bonnie has shown incredible dedication to our South Florida Jewish community, and we are<br />
proud to honor her this year. Bonnie has served the Jewish community for most of her nearly 40 year<br />
career in communications, advertising and marketing. Her life’s work has been dedicated to building and<br />
serving the Jewish community and Israel, and ensuring a strong and vibrant Jewish future for all of us.<br />
We are grateful that Beth Torah is a part of the community that Bonnie has worked so hard to serve.<br />
Tonight, we say thank you to Jill, Brian and Bonnie for tirelessly serving Beth Torah and our<br />
community with such passion and dedication!<br />
Michael Cotzen<br />
Executive Vice President
A MESSAGE FROM OUR<br />
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />
“If you are going to live, leave a legacy.<br />
Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.”<br />
– Maya Angelou<br />
With immense pride and admiration, we celebrate three individuals who have contributed in countless<br />
ways to the success of Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus and the broader Jewish community. <strong>The</strong>ir<br />
example for how to live a meaningful Jewish life is truly a legacy.<br />
Jill and Brian Koch are shining examples of how synagogues need people and people need<br />
synagogues. Brian, who grew up at <strong>Ad</strong>ath Yeshurun prior to its merger with Beth Torah, already knew he<br />
was part of a special synagogue community when he married Jill and brought her into the extended<br />
family. Together, they have held numerous leadership roles, supporting key function areas that keep<br />
Beth Torah strong and thriving.<br />
This year, Jill completes what may be considered the most unique term as Beth Torah’s<br />
president, as the majority of her term was served at a distance from other members of the synagogue<br />
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet she continued to seek out ways to keep people connected and<br />
energetic, knowing that her Beth Torah family may have been “socially distant,” but our hearts were<br />
never more closely intertwined. And, of course, as part of her legacy, Jill was instrumental as part of the<br />
team who led the renovation of the Scheck Family Sanctuary, a modern space for prayer and gathering<br />
that continues to be a hallmark for Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus.<br />
Truly worthy of our Distinguished Service Award, Bonnie Reitner-Lehrer, who serves as the Chief<br />
Marketing Officer for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, has impacted countless synagogues and<br />
Jewish agencies in Miami-Dade County as well as partner communities in Israel. She helps tell the<br />
stories that often go unt<strong>old</strong>. She helps build bridges that unite us all. She helps make connections that<br />
lead to a stronger, more resilient Jewish community.<br />
Jill, Brian and Bonnie have blessed our community with living legacies, for they continue to serve<br />
with distinction to elevate the incredible activities that take place at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus and<br />
around the community. <strong>The</strong>ir mark cannot be erased, and we could not be more grateful.<br />
Chazak; Chazak; v’Nitchazayk<br />
Strong, Strong and We Will All Be Strengthened<br />
Matthew G. Halpern, FSA, ATz<br />
Executive Director
A MESSAGE FROM OUR<br />
DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT<br />
Faith does not mean certainty,<br />
It means the courage to live with uncertainty.<br />
It does not mean having the answers,<br />
It means having the courage to ask the questions<br />
And not let go of God, as he does not let go of us.<br />
-Rabbi Jonathan Sacks<br />
Years before she became President, at the time when Jill became Executive Vice President and set<br />
herself on the path to leading our community, there was no way for her to know that her Presidential term<br />
would run a parallel course with a global pandemic. Even if she had known, I imagine she would have<br />
continued steadfastly toward assuming her role as President, because that’s the kind of leader Jill is. At<br />
a time of great uncertainty and fear, Jill had the courage and faith to lead our diverse Beth Torah Benny<br />
Rok Campus congregation. Of the many strengths Jill has displayed in these last two years, one that<br />
certainly deserves recognition and commendation is her ability to adapt. As a result of this strength, Beth<br />
Torah, too, found strength in adapting. With rising and falling positivity rates, evolving format options for<br />
ritual services, educational needs that transitioned with time, community program approaches that<br />
required decision-making and much, much more, Jill intuitively understood that hers would be a time of<br />
consistent reflection and responsive transitions. In looking back, we see clearly that Jill never stopped<br />
asking questions and listening to the answers, and we have benefited tremendously as a result.<br />
Bonnie’s role in how Beth Torah established itself during the pandemic is one that cannot be<br />
overstated. After all, it is one thing to make “next step” decisions such as the ones Jill was called upon to<br />
make, and it is an entirely different effort to communicate those decisions. With her unique expertise in<br />
the fields of marketing and communications, Bonnie advised us on how to effectively reach our diverse<br />
membership during a time when the consistent delivery of compassionate care was critical. Bonnie’s<br />
guidance set us on a path of sustainable transparency. Furthermore, she helped us in delicately<br />
balancing being a socially distanced community that somehow remained personally present and<br />
approachable every step of the way.<br />
In honoring Jill and Bonnie this evening, we honor two courageous leaders who helped to carry<br />
and inspire us during one of the most challenging times in Beth Torah’s long-standing history. For that<br />
and so much more, “thank you” is just the beginning…<br />
Kol Hakavod,<br />
Dr. Andrea Beck<br />
Director of Engagement
Mazel Tov to<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
&<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Your dedication to this community and to our youth is unmatched.<br />
We are eternity grateful!!!<br />
2021-<strong>2022</strong> BTBRC USY Board<br />
Brandon Imar<br />
President<br />
Kayla Buchholz<br />
Membership Kadima VP<br />
Lily Marcovich<br />
Religious Education VP<br />
Ava Perloff<br />
Israel Affairs VP<br />
Haley Scheck<br />
Social Action Tikun Olam VP<br />
Alex Rosenblum<br />
Communications VP<br />
<strong>Ad</strong>am Scheck<br />
Freshman Representative<br />
Jeni Buchholz — Youth & Camp Director
A MESSAGE FROM OUR<br />
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & MEMBERSHIP<br />
Mazal Tov Jill & Brian Koch and Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer!<br />
This tribute is a tremendous milestone and a huge accomplishment for you, your families and your<br />
extended group of supporters. Years of leadership, dedication, perseverance and sacrifice have brought<br />
you to this moment and you should be incredibly proud of yourselves and feel confident that your<br />
contribution has been and continues to be valuable, vital and an inspiration to many.<br />
Once again, I struggled to find something to say amid a crisis that would add a Jewish thought. My own<br />
words are never as eloquent as others and found these quotes that resonated with me:<br />
"Torah is not education, it's transformation."<br />
<strong>The</strong>se past two years have certainly not been normal ones. But then again, as science journalist Ed<br />
Yong elegantly put it, “Normal led to this.”<br />
As Director of <strong>Ad</strong>missions and Membership, I speak to you from my heart, and I know my sentiments<br />
reflect those of our entire Beth Torah clergy, staff and faculty.<br />
We grow and learn more from adversities and setbacks than we do from good times. For me, not only<br />
COVID-19 has taught or reminded us how truly vital human contact is, especially in the midst of a Time<br />
Like This (of a crisis). Normally, when we hit trying times, we’re able to rely on our broad safety net<br />
consisting of friends, peers, families and colleagues for physical warmth, direct emotional connections<br />
and intellectual and spiritual camaraderie. Today, once again we return to the new normal, postquarantine,<br />
after almost two years of finding ourselves separated physically from our larger support<br />
group and loved ones. While it was extremely difficult and immensely isolating, the upside of this<br />
experience is that it provided us with the time and space to self-reflect on those in our lives who make us<br />
better people by constantly and consistently challenging us, supporting us and being there for us. If we<br />
can remember this important lesson and make it a priority going forward by fully supporting,<br />
strengthening and appreciating these relationships, then we’ve truly gained.<br />
This experience has also taught us that we’re connected not only to those in our inner circle, but to each<br />
and every soul of the Beth Torah community.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR<br />
DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION<br />
“<strong>The</strong> <strong>Event</strong>” is a celebration of the leaders who have been cultivated generation after generation; it is a<br />
testament to the strength, dedication and commitment to pushing our Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus<br />
community to great heights.<br />
I would like to offer a heartfelt congratulations to this year’s honorees – Jill and Brian Koch and Bonnie<br />
Reiter-Lehrer – on behalf of myself and my team at the Suzy Fischer Early Childhood Academy.<br />
Selflessness is defined as acting without thought on how we will profit or be rewarded, and our honorees<br />
certainly embody that definition to its fullest. <strong>The</strong>ir devoted leadership not only energizes me personally,<br />
but their actions and deeds inspire our children and families as they lead by example.<br />
On this momentous occasion, it is my honor – bittersweet as it is – to particularly wish our outgoing<br />
President, Jill Koch, the best of luck and a heartfelt Thank You for a job well done! Jill, it is said that the<br />
truest form of leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality and you’ve done just that. From the<br />
moment I met you, you’ve been a tireless advocate for our BTBRC community and our incredible Early<br />
Childhood program, and my biggest cheerleader. While being a leader can be fraught with challenges<br />
under normal circumstances, you were tested in the face of a once-every-hundred years pandemic, yet<br />
you led with poise, conviction and unwavering support. We are now thriving more than ever and continue<br />
to grow strong. You are indeed a tornado, swirling with energy!<br />
Mazal Tov to all the honorees on this well-deserved honor.<br />
Sandra Kopp, M.S.<br />
Director of Early Childhood Education<br />
Suzy Fisher Early Childhood Academy
A MESSAGE FROM OUR<br />
DIRECTOR OF LIFELONG LEARNING<br />
According to Rabbi Sacks, the term “Jewish leadership” is ambiguous. It means leadership by Jews, but<br />
it also means leadership in a Jewish way. While the first term is common, the second is rare, as in a way<br />
we are saying thank you for the past and giving blessings for the future. Rabbis Sacks taught us about<br />
seven principles of Jewish leadership done in Jewish Ways:<br />
Leadership begins with taking responsibility. Jill and the entire Koch Family have<br />
demonstrated taking full responsibility in their leadership during unprecedented pandemic times.<br />
No one can lead alone. Good leaders like you understand that they need to nurture<br />
themselves and others and so you did.<br />
Leadership is about the future. You took care of the present and the future.<br />
Leaders learn. You have demonstrated your willingness to learn and be open minded.<br />
Leadership means believing in the people you lead. We testify that you believe in us and in<br />
our community.<br />
Leadership involves a sense of timing and pace. You have shown it through your proactive<br />
actions and vision.<br />
Leadership is stressful and emotionally demanding. Despite the challenges, you carried your<br />
leadership with emotional integrity and patience.<br />
Jill and the Koch Family have embraced the presidency of our community with great dignity. You<br />
have fulfilled Rabbi Sacks’ teachings in Jewish leadership accomplished in Jewish ways. Thank you for<br />
your dedication, hard work and achievements during the last two years.<br />
On a personal and professional level, and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for guiding<br />
us during your term. Kol Ha Kavod! Mazal tov!
CONGRATULATES THE HONOREES<br />
OF TONIGHT’S EVENT<br />
Jill and Brian Koch, President 2020-<strong>2022</strong><br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer, Distinguished Service Award<br />
KOL HAKAVOD FOR ALL YOU DO FOR BETH TORAH & THE COMMUNITY!<br />
BT2U would like to thank the Scheck Family and<br />
others for their continued support of the program<br />
and the projects and events that have been funded<br />
through their generosity.<br />
BT2U sponsors new and innovative<br />
Jewish Programming at Beth Torah<br />
and in the Community.<br />
Marla Cohen, BT2U Coordinator
PROGRAM<br />
SPONSORS
We are so fortunate and blessed to be a part of the<br />
BTBRC Family<br />
Thank you for always being there for us and for instilling the love of<br />
Judaism, Tzedakah, Community and Family in our lives.<br />
With Sincere Gratitude,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Scheck and Bonwitt Families
Congratulations to our<br />
<strong>2022</strong> High School and College Graduates<br />
Joshua Bonwitt<br />
Tulane University ‘22<br />
Alexa Scheck<br />
Scheck Hillel ‘22<br />
We are so proud of your accomplishments!<br />
*****************************<br />
Mazel Tov to<br />
Sara Saiovici and Keith Bonwitt<br />
on their engagement<br />
We are so excited to see our family grow!<br />
We Love You All,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Scheck and Bonwitt Families
In Honor<br />
of our Parents and Grandparents<br />
Raquel and Michael Scheck<br />
Community leaders who have demonstrated to us the value of<br />
Family, Generosity, Tikun Olam and Love of Community.<br />
<strong>The</strong> tremendous impact that you have had on our family and community<br />
will be felt for generations to come.<br />
We are so lucky and blessed to have such amazing role models<br />
who are an inspiration to all of us!!<br />
Love,<br />
<strong>Ad</strong>rienne, Jeff, Zachary, Faryn, Shelby and Amanda<br />
Hili, Marty, Carli, Neil, Nicole, Danielle and Alexa<br />
Elise, Gil, Joshua, Keith, David, Gabriella and Jessica<br />
Michele, Steven, Jenna, Evan, Haley and <strong>Ad</strong>am
In Honor of<br />
JILL AND BRIAN KOCH<br />
Thank you for all you do for our Beth Torah Family!<br />
Jill — Welcome to the coveted Past President Club!<br />
*****************************<br />
In Honor of<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
Your impact on the Miami Jewish Community<br />
over so many years is immeasurable!<br />
Can’t wait to see you work your magic on the<br />
Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission 2023!<br />
With Sincere Gratitude,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Scheck and Bonwitt Families
PLATINUM
Kol haKavod to our dear friends<br />
Jill and Brian<br />
Your tireless efforts on behalf of Beth Torah<br />
and so many other worthy organizations<br />
make our community a better place.<br />
It is a privilege to recognize<br />
your accomplishments,<br />
but even more meaningful to us<br />
is the blessing of your friendship.<br />
We are honored to be a part of this evening<br />
and to have you in our lives.<br />
With sincere appreciation, gratitude and love,<br />
Amy & Howard<br />
Jolie, Cameron and Shelby
We are honored<br />
to recognize and celebrate our friend<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
for many years of distinguished service<br />
to our Jewish Community.<br />
Your efforts enabled the community<br />
to remain connected during a most challenging time.<br />
We are indebted to you for that<br />
and for all your work over the years to inform,<br />
educate and uplift the Jewish community.<br />
With sincere appreciation, gratitude and love,<br />
Amy & Howard<br />
Jolie, Cameron and Shelby
We love you<br />
Mommy!
<strong>The</strong> Officers, Board of Directors, Members past<br />
and present of Beth Torah treasure the memory of<br />
Rabbi Max A. Lipschitz<br />
Founding Rabbi<br />
January 18, 1924-March 20, 2011<br />
Beloved Leader, Teacher and Friend<br />
North Miami Beach and Aventura are here today because of<br />
Rabbi Max, who brought thousands of families to<br />
North Dade since 1959.
PEARL
Jill (the rock star) and Brian<br />
We are so blessed that you<br />
are a part of our lives.<br />
We love you and appreciate<br />
everything you do<br />
for Beth Torah!<br />
Love Your Fan Club,<br />
Barbara and Rob
Bonnie<br />
You are my best friend, sister<br />
and shining star!<br />
I adore you and am<br />
so proud of your extraordinary<br />
accomplishments on behalf of<br />
our Jewish community.<br />
Mazel Tov and Love,<br />
Barbara and “<strong>The</strong> Competition”
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus<br />
recognizes the following individuals and families<br />
who have designated Beth Torah in their planned giving arrangements<br />
through the Create A Jewish Legacy program:<br />
Anonymous* (5)<br />
Rochelle & Marshall Baltuch*<br />
Aileen & Eric Berger*<br />
Elise & Gil Bonwitt*<br />
Amy & Howard Chafetz<br />
Elaine Cohen*<br />
Marla & Michael Cotzen<br />
Lois Danis*<br />
Sandra Edelboim*<br />
Lenore Elias<br />
Etta Birenbaum Epstein<br />
Laurie & Rabbi Ed Farber<br />
Bette Joy Field<br />
Linda & Eugene Finkin*<br />
Marcia & Jeffrey Frantz*<br />
Barbara & Robert G<strong>old</strong>farb<br />
Vita Gopman*<br />
Carina & Pablo Hoberman<br />
Marylin Holzberg<br />
Ann & Norman Hurwitz*<br />
Sharon & Glenn Kaplan<br />
Arlene Keil*<br />
Wayne Keil<br />
Robin & Brian Kettler<br />
Amy Dean & Alan Kluger<br />
Jill & Brian Koch*<br />
Charles Koch*<br />
Rochelle & Arthur ז״ל Lipson<br />
Alison & Rick Mars<br />
Roslyn ז״ל & Kalman ז״ל Mintz*<br />
Nicole & Alon Ozer<br />
Rabbi Mario Rojzman<br />
Ilsa ז״ל & Walter ז״ל Rooz*<br />
<strong>Ad</strong>rienne & Jeffrey Scheck*<br />
Hili & Marty Scheck<br />
Raquel & Michael Scheck*<br />
Michele & Steven Scheck*<br />
Iris & Fernando Schlaen<br />
Caryn & Lawrence A. Schwartz*<br />
Ronna & Mike Segal *<br />
Isaac Semaya *<br />
Phyllis & Steven Sheinman*<br />
Bob Shelley*<br />
Terri & Jeff Sonn*<br />
Carla Spector<br />
*Confirmed Gift<br />
Of Blessed Memory ז״ל<br />
To learn more about including<br />
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus<br />
in your planned giving arrangements,<br />
contact Matthew Halpern, Executive Director,<br />
at (305) 932-2829 or mhalpern@btbrc.org.
DIAMOND
In Loving Memory of<br />
Papi Natan<br />
Benny Rok<br />
Love,<br />
Rosa Rok<br />
Ely and Marcos Morjain<br />
Sergio and Jared Rok<br />
Evelyn, Robert, Bradley, Justin & Sara Moskovitz<br />
Susan, Michael, Nathan, Jonah & Alexa Sperling<br />
Sharon, Bryan, Brody, Blake, Jagger & Eyla Morjain<br />
Elise, Jason, Oren & Marco Morjain<br />
Monica, Harry, Alexander, Gabriel & Elias Salinas<br />
Veronica, John, Ruby & Lyla Weintraub
We are truly blessed as our<br />
family keeps getting bigger.<br />
Mazel Tov on the arrival of<br />
FOUR MORE beautiful babies,<br />
Lyla Rok Weintraub, Elias Salinas,<br />
Marco Morjain and Eyla Morjain.<br />
MAMI ROSITA with<br />
9 grandchildren and<br />
14 great-grandchildren
In Honor of<br />
Eva Caroline Rivner, Emmy Rose Rivner and Ilana Lou Rivner<br />
We Love You!<br />
Cheryl and Ruben Kloda (Great-Grandma & Great-Grandpa)<br />
Hedy (Savta), Daniel (Poppy) and (Uncle) <strong>Ad</strong>am Whitebook
In Honor of<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
You are a wonderful person and a true community resource!<br />
We are fortunate to call you our friend!<br />
Congratulations to<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
Cheryl and Ruben Kloda<br />
Hedy and Daniel Whitebook
GOLD
Congratulations<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
for their dedication and<br />
commitment to the<br />
Jewish community.<br />
With love,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Buffa Family<br />
Stacy, Peter, Dylan, Ryan & Blake
Mazel Tov to our Honorees<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
on this well-deserved tribute.<br />
JoAnn & Roni Laskin
We wish Beth Torah<br />
continued success.<br />
We are proud to be part of<br />
this great Congregation.<br />
To another 80 years!<br />
JoAnn & Roni Laskin
Congratulations<br />
to the Honorees<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
and our dear and beloved friend<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Mazel Tov and Love!<br />
Shirley & William Lehman
We are proud of<br />
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus<br />
Such an integral part of<br />
our Miami Jewish Community<br />
Shirley & William Lehman
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JILL<br />
It is our pleasure to be a part of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Event</strong>.<br />
Thank you for your many years of support.<br />
We look forward to a continued<br />
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Wishing you the best of luck with<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Event</strong>!
Mazel Tov to<br />
Jill Koch<br />
and family<br />
for her incredible work for our synagogue!<br />
"To be doing good deeds is man's most glorious task."<br />
- Sophocles<br />
Ronna & Mike Segal
Congratulations to<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
for her lifetime of great service<br />
for our Jewish community!<br />
Ronna & Mike Segal
Mazel Tov Jill and Brian Koch<br />
and Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
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Congratulations<br />
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We are very proud of all<br />
your accomplishments<br />
and are honored to celebrate this<br />
achievement with you.<br />
Mazel Tov!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Dr. Kara Cavuoto, Joshua Levenson, Esq.,<br />
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“A place becomes known far and wide<br />
if it is the home of great leaders.”<br />
Beth Torah’s place of renown in the<br />
Jewish community is a direct result of the<br />
greatness of the lay leadership this Synagogue<br />
has been blessed with.<br />
Jill Koch’s leadership during this time of pandemic<br />
has been nothing short of heroic and dynamic.<br />
We went from the crisis of “AT A TIME LIKE THIS” to<br />
“STRONGER TOGETHER” and were blessed with<br />
Jill as our president and her “first man” - Brian -<br />
who stood by her side the entire way.<br />
Our entire community is blessed with the<br />
enormous talent and dedication of<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer, whose devotion<br />
to our community is already legendary.<br />
Kol HaKavod and Mazal Tov to these<br />
outstanding leaders.<br />
Rabbi Mario & Gisela<br />
Rojzman<br />
Rabbi Ed & Laurie<br />
Farber
JILL<br />
Our synagogue is blessed to have had<br />
your leadership during such a difficult time.<br />
You have led with grace and great fortitude.<br />
<strong>The</strong> programming and care of our<br />
BTBRC community could not have been better.<br />
A BIG THANK YOU to Brian for sharing your wife with us;<br />
TOGETHER, you are BOTH amazing!<br />
BONNIE<br />
Mazel Tov for your Distinguished Service Award.<br />
Giving is a mitzvah, and you do this DAILY!<br />
Thank you for assisting our BTBRC community<br />
to continue to participate and reach those in need<br />
outside of our synagogue.<br />
with love and appreciation,<br />
Phyllis & Steven Sheinman
BRONZE
Congratulations<br />
JILL & BRIAN KOCH<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
for your hard work and dedication<br />
furthering the mission of<br />
Beth Torah and<br />
the Jewish Community.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Linkewer Family
Mazel Tov<br />
BETH TORAH CONGREGATION<br />
Thank you for all of your years of continuing support,<br />
providing your ideas, time, participation and donations.<br />
You have made it possible for this synagogue to thrive and<br />
remain a source of strength for our entire community.<br />
We are Family.<br />
*****<br />
<strong>The</strong> Promoffs<br />
<strong>Ad</strong>rienne & David<br />
Mark & Marilina<br />
Michael, Gabbi, Julia, & Emma<br />
<strong>The</strong> Scalas<br />
Robin & Todd<br />
Jack, Bennett & Matthew<br />
<strong>Ad</strong>rienne F. Promoff, P.A.
Thank you so much<br />
Jill, Brian and Bonnie<br />
for your leadership<br />
and dedication!<br />
You are a true inspiration<br />
of love and commitment.<br />
May you and yours be blessed<br />
with every blessing<br />
today and every day.<br />
With much love and<br />
admiration,<br />
Marcelo, Ivana & Isabella<br />
(Ballesteros-Suarez Family)
Best wishes to my friend<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
on this well-deserved award.<br />
Her dedication to the<br />
Jewish people has no bounds.<br />
With much love,<br />
Rosi and Saby Behar
Mazel Tov to our<br />
Very Distinguished<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Your accomplishments are great,<br />
always with grace and style and flair.<br />
You are so deserving of this honor.<br />
With Lots of Love,<br />
Bob Berrin and Linda Schechter<br />
Ike Fisher and Lourdes Suarez
Mazel Tov to<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
on their dedication and support<br />
of Beth Torah and<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
for her dedication to the Jewish community.
Jill and Brian —<br />
Dedicated hearts like yours<br />
Are not so easy to find.<br />
It takes a special person<br />
To be so generous and kind.<br />
To care so much for others<br />
Is a quality all too rare.<br />
Yet you give of your time and your talents<br />
For all in need to share.<br />
You give from your heart<br />
You listen and understand<br />
You are kind and supportive<br />
And always willing to lend a hand.<br />
We want you to know<br />
How much we appreciate you.<br />
Not just today,<br />
But the whole year through.<br />
Thank you both for all you have done<br />
for our community and for Beth Torah.<br />
Jill, our Beth Torah family is so indebted to you<br />
for your leadership and dedication,<br />
especially during the last 2 years.<br />
Michael has GIANT shoes to fill!!<br />
We love you and are so blessed to have you in our lives!<br />
Love, Marla, Michael, Ryan and Ross Cotzen<br />
Sandra and Eric Friedman<br />
Julie, Andy, Emily and Allie Rodman
To our very own Super Jill,<br />
You never cease to amaze us.<br />
You are the most caring person we know.<br />
You never stop and are always doing for others.<br />
Jill, you are the example for future women and<br />
leaders to aspire to be.<br />
We love you with all our hearts,<br />
Mom, Wayne & Chris, Ron & Dawn, JP & Amy,<br />
Nick & Becca, Matheiu & Sammi,<br />
Brandon, Ethan & Ryan
We congratulate<br />
JILL & BRIAN KOCH<br />
and<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
for their commitment and dedication<br />
to our Synagogue and<br />
our Jewish heritage!<br />
Fondly,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Drozdow Family<br />
Linda, Gil, Gregory & Leila<br />
and Jacquelyn
Jill and Brian<br />
You richly deserve this honor for the<br />
exemplary job you have done leading<br />
our beloved synagogue.<br />
Throughout your term as President,<br />
you have always conducted yourselves with<br />
dignity, grace and kindness.<br />
Thank you for your leadership and friendship!<br />
Bonnie<br />
We have had the benefit of your extraordinary work<br />
on behalf of Beth Torah and<br />
the Jewish community in Greater Miami.<br />
Sending you our profound and heartfelt thanks!<br />
With much love and gratitude,<br />
Marcia and Jeff Frantz
Mazel Tov to<br />
Jill & Brian<br />
for your dedication and<br />
commitment to our Beth Torah<br />
Congratulations<br />
Bonnie<br />
for a well-deserved honor<br />
Vita Gopman Hotte &<br />
Daniel Hotte
We are so proud of<br />
Jill and Brian<br />
in everything they do...<br />
phenomenal parents, warm and wonderful<br />
family members, incredible professionals<br />
and dedicated and tireless leaders at Beth Torah and<br />
their entire community.<br />
Sending all our love from California on this<br />
very special evening, we are there with you<br />
celebrating in our hearts!<br />
Lots of love and huge virtual hugs,<br />
Jeff, Stacy & Lilly Green
Kesher congratulates<br />
Beth Torah and the Honorees<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
for their dedication and leadership<br />
to the Synagogue and<br />
the Jewish community.<br />
Yasher Koach!<br />
Your Friends at<br />
Kloda Whitebook Kesher Academy
“A leader isn’t someone who forces others<br />
to make him stronger; a leader is someone willing<br />
to give his strength to others so that they may<br />
have the strength to stand on their own.”<br />
Beth Revis<br />
JILL and BONNIE<br />
We are truly grateful and wish you<br />
and your families much love,<br />
good health, continued success<br />
and happiness.<br />
Robin and Brian Kettler
Dear Bonnie<br />
Congratulations on this<br />
very well-deserved<br />
honor.<br />
We love you,<br />
Israel & Tania Lapciuc
Congratulations<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Your dedication and commitment to our<br />
synagogue and Jewish community have<br />
improved the lives of so many.<br />
Love,<br />
Jodi and Carlos Lerman
Congratulations To <strong>The</strong> Honorees<br />
JILL & BRIAN KOCH<br />
President 2020-<strong>2022</strong><br />
and<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
Distinguished Service Award<br />
Thank You for Your Dedication to<br />
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus<br />
and the Jewish Community!<br />
MAZEL TOV!<br />
Renee & Jorge Lerman & Family
In Honor of<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
“Leaders of Distinction”<br />
Mazel Tov!<br />
Shelly Lipson and Family
To my mom, my hero, my everything!<br />
I celebrate and honor you every day!<br />
Your dedication to the Jewish community for the last<br />
38 years has been filled with creativity, inspiration<br />
and a tremendous love for our people.<br />
You do everything with such passion and intelligence. Your vision and<br />
execution of every project - large and small - are what inspires<br />
me most. You are my role model, my friend, my world. I try to bring<br />
your work ethic forward in everything I do and I’ve learned so much<br />
from you about caring and leading with your heart.<br />
Thank you for showing me and the world how strong women<br />
with an important mission and purpose in life<br />
can make our world a better place for all.<br />
I love you and I’m so proud of you always!<br />
Love,<br />
Ilana - your forever little monkey
Dearest Bonnie<br />
You are the epitome of<br />
strength, brilliance and<br />
creativity and mostly<br />
you are adored<br />
by the entire community.<br />
I love you, my dear friend,<br />
Gail Meyers
MAZEL TOV!<br />
JILL and BRIAN!!!<br />
Thank you for your friendship<br />
and amazing leadership and devotion<br />
to Beth Torah and our community.<br />
and a Huge Congrats to<br />
BONNIE<br />
on this well-deserved honor!!<br />
With love and gratitude,<br />
Alison, Rick, Zack, Blake and Cory Mars
Benjamin and Rosa (Rivka)<br />
Perelman<br />
and daughters,<br />
Alexandra Nehama and<br />
Carolina Malca<br />
thank Beth Torah for having<br />
our family as members and<br />
wishing naches and success<br />
in good health in this year<br />
and many more to come.
Mazel Tov and Best Wishes<br />
to<br />
Brian and Jill Koch<br />
on this well-deserved honor!<br />
We are grateful for your dedication<br />
and commitment to our Beth Torah Family<br />
and the Jewish Community!<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
to<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
for receiving the<br />
Distinguished Service Award!<br />
With Love,<br />
Judi Silverman<br />
Sheryl, Robert, Mitchell, and Jayme Podgorowiez<br />
Sharon, Bart, Alyssa and Steven Budman
CONGRATULATES<br />
JILL and BRIAN KOCH<br />
and<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY DEDICATION,<br />
DEVOTION, SERVICE AND LOVE FOR<br />
BETH TORAH<br />
ONE AVENTURA, SUITE 600<br />
20900 NE 30 AVENUE, AVENTURA, FL 33180<br />
305.937.0300 – www.RRRLAW.com – info@rrrlaw.com
David, Rachel, Julia, Evan, and Amanda Seifer<br />
congratulate<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
and<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
for the recognition of their<br />
service to and leadership of Beth Torah.<br />
We love our 20+ years of friendship with the<br />
Koch family and look forward to many more.
Each seed that is planted is<br />
a potential garden...<br />
Jill and Brian<br />
Thank you so much for tending to the<br />
garden and making sure that it is<br />
watered so that flowers can grow!<br />
Mazel Tov to<br />
all the honorees<br />
Love,<br />
Geniene and Commissioner Bob Shelley
Jill & Brian Koch
Mazel Tov to<br />
this year’s Honorees<br />
of Beth Torah<br />
JILL & BRIAN KOCH<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
for all you do for the community<br />
Joanne Solomon<br />
Pam & Burt Srebrenik<br />
and Family
In Memory of<br />
our beloved<br />
Parents & Grandparents<br />
SheiLa Steiner z”l<br />
William (Bill) Steiner z”l<br />
You have been an inspiration<br />
for all to follow.<br />
We miss you!<br />
Carol & Michael Steiner and Family
Mazel Tov to our Honorees<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Thank you for all you do for<br />
Beth Torah and the Jewish Community<br />
Proud to be part of the Family.<br />
Susan & Marvin Tuchklaper<br />
and Family
Special greetings, sent with love,<br />
from the staff of Vesta Property Services
JILL & BONNIE<br />
Congratulations on an honor<br />
well deserved<br />
Ronni & Bob Whitebook
Mazel Tov to<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
the well-deserved honoree of the<br />
Distinguished Service Award.<br />
Her dedication<br />
to the community is exemplary<br />
and we are proud to call her<br />
a longtime wonderful friend.<br />
Ray Ellen and Allan Yarkin
Mazal tov to tonight’s honorees,<br />
and to everyone who worked to make<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Event</strong> Gala a success! Kol HaKavod.<br />
CONGRATULATIONS<br />
TO THE HONOREES<br />
LYNN & MARK ALTSCHULER
Congratulations to Jill and Brian,<br />
you’re the best and you deserve this honor<br />
All our love,<br />
Ann & Joe Averso<br />
We honor JILL & BRIAN and the next generation of leadership and talent<br />
on their outstanding current and future accomplishments<br />
Marshall – Beth Torah President – 1981-1983<br />
Rochelle – Beth Torah President – 1999-2001<br />
Jill – Beth Torah President – 2020-<strong>2022</strong><br />
Brian – Beth Torah President – 202?-202?<br />
Mazel Tov to Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer on the Distinguished Service Award<br />
Rochelle, Marshall, Robyn and Aleza z”l Baltuch
What can we say about the Kochs? To know you is to love you!<br />
Jill, you are everything to everyone –<br />
an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and leader.<br />
Brian, you picked a good one and make Jill look good every day!<br />
We are truly honored to celebrate you BOTH!<br />
Love, Julie and Jason, Lisa and Eitan, Amanda and Jeff, Cortnee and Tim,<br />
and Isabel and Andrew<br />
BONNIE<br />
You are simply the best<br />
at all that you do.<br />
You are our community’s treasure.<br />
Love,<br />
Brian and Marsha
BONNIE<br />
Kol Ha’Kavod<br />
on all your amazing work<br />
for our Jewish community.<br />
Mazel Tov!<br />
With much love,<br />
Shelly & Steve Brodie
Mazel Tov and Best Wishes<br />
to<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
and<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Elaine Cohen<br />
Mazal Tov Jill!<br />
Thank you for your leading<br />
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus<br />
during the past two years.<br />
We are Stronger Together because of<br />
all you have done for our synagogue.<br />
Muchas Gracias!<br />
Comite Latino
Our Heartfelt thanks to<br />
JILL & BRIAN KOCH<br />
for your service and devotion to our Beth Torah<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
for your dedication to the Jewish community<br />
YOUR ACTIONS ARE A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION<br />
With Gratitude,<br />
<strong>Ad</strong>riana Faerman & Glenn Gopman<br />
Congratulations Jill and Brian<br />
for your leadership and hard work<br />
during these difficult times!<br />
Bonnie, you enrich everything<br />
with your grace and vision<br />
<strong>Ad</strong>riana and Edgar Halac
It’s truly an honor for us to pay tribute and celebrate<br />
two incredible menshes who have so passionately<br />
devoted themselves to Beth Torah<br />
and our entire community for so many years.<br />
Congratulations,<br />
Jill & Brian,<br />
this honor is so deserved … We love you!<br />
Grace & Jack Jaiven<br />
Mazel Tov to our President Jill & First Gentleman Brian!!<br />
Kol Havod for all that you do for Beth Torah.<br />
We are honored for all the years of friendship<br />
and the many more to come…<br />
Love,<br />
Michelle, Steven, Spencer & Brianna Kabak
A warm Mazel Tov to<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
for their years of dedication and<br />
selfless devotion to Beth Torah.<br />
Sharon, Glenn, Zack & Amanda Kaplan<br />
Congratulations<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Thank you for all you have given to<br />
Beth Torah and the Jewish community.<br />
Alyn Kay
Mazel Tov to<br />
Our Honorees<br />
Thank you for<br />
your leadership<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dean-Kluger and Jerles Families<br />
In Honor of<br />
Jill Koch, President<br />
for your dedication of time and energy<br />
to ensure that our<br />
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus<br />
would grow and flourish.<br />
Mazel tov to<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
for the<br />
Distinguished Service Award<br />
All our best to both of you!!<br />
Susan & Sid Koslovsky and Family<br />
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services<br />
EWM Realty
Mazel Tov Jill and Brian!<br />
You are exceptional leaders<br />
and are so deserving of this honor.<br />
We are truly grateful to call you friends.<br />
With love,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Kurkin and Weingard Families<br />
Mazal Tov to<br />
All the Honorees<br />
on this special evening<br />
Margie & Michael Blasberg<br />
Rachel & Harvey Lerfelt<br />
LEVITT-WEINSTEIN BLASBERG RUBIN ZILBERT<br />
MEMORIAL CHAPELS &<br />
BETH DAVID MEMORIAL GARDENS
L’DOR V’DOR<br />
KEEPING TRADITIONS ALIVE<br />
WE HONOR<br />
JILL and BRIAN KOCH<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
IN BELOVED MEMORY OF<br />
BERTA BEREZDIVIN PHILLIPS<br />
THE FAMILY OF<br />
PERRY PHILLIPS<br />
DEBORAH JOY PHILLIPS<br />
ANDREA & MARK SILVERMAN<br />
MATTHEW<br />
KEVIN<br />
RANDY & BEVERLY PHILLIPS<br />
JEREMY<br />
EMILY
Mazel Tov!<br />
Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and devotion to<br />
Beth Torah and the Jewish community.<br />
Your hard work is admirable and touches every aspect<br />
of everything both of you commit to.<br />
Lindsay Raphael<br />
1001 W. Yamato Road, Suite 401, Boca Raton, FL 33431<br />
561-961-0918 Direct | lindsay@raphaellawpa.com<br />
561-870-4079 Cell<br />
561-467-5857 Fax
Congratulations Jill & Brian on being honored for the<br />
outstanding work you have done for Beth Torah.<br />
Mazal tov and Kol HaKavod<br />
to our best friends Jill and Brian Koch!<br />
Everything you do is a blessing<br />
on your family and on your community.<br />
We are so happy to be able to be with you<br />
and celebrate all of your work at<br />
Beth Torah and in the community.<br />
With love and respect,<br />
<strong>Ad</strong>i, Louis, Daniel, & Jonathan Reinstein
Mazel Tov and Congratulations to<br />
JILL AND BRIAN KOCH<br />
for this well-deserved honor!<br />
Thank you for your friendship, leadership and service!<br />
Love, Heather and Scott<br />
SCOTT B. ROBERTS, President<br />
First Southeast Mortgage Corporation<br />
(954) 920-9799 x 117<br />
scott@firstsoutheastmortgage.com<br />
FSEM nmls: 363293 SBR nmls: 334749
JILL LAUREN SUSS KOCH<br />
Thank you for your guidance, dedication and leadership<br />
during your many years of service.<br />
We know you didn’t do it alone, but you led the team.<br />
Caryn, Larry & Jeremy Schwartz<br />
lschwartzllc@gmail.com<br />
In Honor of<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Your dedication and commitment to Beth Torah will always<br />
be remembered by those who appreciated and respected you<br />
for giving your time and love to something you truly believed in.<br />
Mazel Tov to All<br />
G-d bless<br />
Love,<br />
Linda Shelley
A very special thank you to Bonnie and Brian<br />
for their positive impact on our community!<br />
Jill<br />
As you close one IMPRESSIVE chapter<br />
of your tremendous dedication and service to<br />
Social Action Team!!<br />
All our love and deepest gratitude,<br />
Helen, Gisela, Alison, Lili, Andrea, Ilanit and Marcia<br />
Congratulations Bonnie<br />
on this well-deserved recognition.<br />
Our community is definitely blessed to have you in it!<br />
With gratitude and appreciation,<br />
Tammy & Jorge W<strong>old</strong>enberg
Thank you, Jill, for your<br />
dedication, commitment and<br />
leadership during a truly<br />
unpredicted term with obstacles<br />
no one could have predicted.<br />
So many amazing updates and<br />
changes are happening within<br />
the Beth Torah community<br />
and I’m so happy I was able<br />
to serve on your board.<br />
Nerissa Balland<br />
(and Eisenstadt Family)<br />
Congratulations<br />
Jill & Brian<br />
Bonnie<br />
on your honoring at<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
Mazal Tov!<br />
Uri Benhamron<br />
CONGRATULATIONS<br />
to the BEST "First Couple"<br />
Thank You for all you do<br />
for Our Beth Torah.<br />
You were exactly the right<br />
leaders for the needs we<br />
had over the past 2 years.<br />
Judy and Rich Berger
Carolyn’s Creationz<br />
We create<br />
Jill and Brian<br />
Congratulations!<br />
A great honor and<br />
well deserved for<br />
your dedication and devotion to<br />
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus<br />
Synagogue.<br />
You celebrate<br />
www.carolynscreationz.com<br />
So proud!!<br />
Linda, Sam, Marcia and Richie<br />
JILL, BRIAN & BONNIE<br />
here's a rare and special quality in the way<br />
some people live—<br />
owever busy they may be they still have time<br />
to give.<br />
nything you ask or need, they’ll do their very<br />
best.<br />
Congratulations<br />
to the<br />
Honorees<br />
o matter what the task is or how simple the<br />
request.<br />
indness just comes naturally to this rare and<br />
selfless few.<br />
pecial, giving people — people just like you!<br />
Bette Joy Field<br />
Herbert<br />
G<strong>old</strong>berg
In Honor of my Grandson,<br />
Jared William Keil<br />
So Proud of my<br />
Purdue Boilermaker<br />
Mazel Tov to the<br />
Honorees<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
&<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
Thank you for all that you do<br />
for Beth Torah<br />
<strong>The</strong> Kleiner Family<br />
From his Savta<br />
Arlene Keil<br />
Stephanie, Marc,<br />
Isabel and Matthew<br />
Jill<br />
We are so proud of you<br />
and all you<br />
contribute to the<br />
community.<br />
Dana & Joshua Krut<br />
In Honor of<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
and<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Thank you for your<br />
dedication and leadership<br />
<strong>Ad</strong>rienne Lowy and Family
Mazel Tov to<br />
Congratulations to<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
A dynamic Duo!<br />
Anne Mandelbaum<br />
and Family<br />
Jill, Brian and Bonnie!!<br />
Thank you for all the time<br />
and dedication you give<br />
to Beth Torah!<br />
A well-deserved recognition!<br />
<strong>The</strong> Marcovich Family<br />
Anne, Bob,<br />
Alex, Jonathan & Lily<br />
Congratulations to<br />
this years honorees<br />
Beth Torah Men's Club<br />
Arnie Schecter<br />
President
Thank you<br />
Jill and Brian<br />
for all your contributions<br />
to the Jewish Community<br />
and Beth Torah.<br />
Mazel Tov!<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mosseri Family<br />
Maxene & Gene<br />
Posman<br />
congratulate and<br />
honor all who put<br />
time and effort into<br />
Beth Torah!<br />
Congratulations<br />
to<br />
Jill and Brian<br />
from<br />
Frank & Mary Reis
Mazel Tov,<br />
Jill and Brian!<br />
“<strong>The</strong> world stands on three things: on the Torah,<br />
on the service of God, and on acts of loving kindness.”<br />
Mishnah Masseekhet Avot 1:2<br />
Thank you<br />
Jill and Brian<br />
Thank you for all<br />
that you do!<br />
For touching our lives in so many ways<br />
by your kindness and grace.<br />
You are a blessing to so many — including us!<br />
Stacy, Ben, Mason, Isaac, and Gabrielle Steinberg<br />
Oren, Marci,<br />
Jake, Sam, and Freddy<br />
Rosenthal<br />
“Let the good in me connect with the good in others,<br />
until the word is transformed<br />
through the compelling power of love.”<br />
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
Jill, Brian, and Bonnie<br />
on this well-deserved honor.<br />
Your leadership and dedication<br />
to our community is inspiring,<br />
commendable and<br />
very much appreciated.<br />
May you go from<br />
strength to strength<br />
MI'KOACH L'KOACH<br />
With love and admiration,<br />
Elise & Ronny Udelson<br />
Mazel Tov to<br />
Beth Torah Honorees<br />
Jill and Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Drs. Diane and Stephen Wander
Congratulations Brian and Jill<br />
on your well-deserved honor!<br />
Your selfless dedication to our<br />
synagogue and community<br />
is truly appreciated.<br />
Heartfelt thank you,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Wigoda Family<br />
Jill,<br />
Thank you<br />
for your dedication and guidance<br />
during the term of your Presidency.<br />
You have taken us through the<br />
most trying of days to the new<br />
stability.<br />
All of Beth Torah’s<br />
accomplishments are a<br />
testament to your leadership.<br />
Yasher Koach!<br />
Leslie & Steven Willinger<br />
With much love,<br />
Your Gabbait &<br />
Baal Koreh<br />
Thank you<br />
to our<br />
Melissa Mandell &<br />
Alan Wolfson<br />
advertisers!
JILL & BRIAN<br />
Mazel Tov to all the<br />
much deserved honorees<br />
Mazel Tov to a great couple<br />
Tracey & Stephen Bascove<br />
Aileen & Eric Berger<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
Jill & Brian<br />
Bonnie<br />
Rita & Michael Butterman<br />
Thank you for all your<br />
hard work!<br />
All our best,<br />
Rachel, Thom,<br />
Rob & Collin<br />
Mazel Tov!<br />
<strong>The</strong> Elias Family<br />
Jill & Brian<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
and thank you for all you do<br />
Etta Birenbaum Epstein<br />
and Family<br />
Thank you for your much<br />
appreciated service to<br />
Beth Torah!<br />
Judy & Joel Feinman<br />
Lois Danis & Ron Rindler<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
Jill & Brian<br />
on this great honor and thank you<br />
for everything you do for our community.<br />
Love,<br />
Kara and Darren Friedman
Jill & Brian<br />
Mazel Tov!<br />
from<br />
GG, Linda, Todd,<br />
Sara, Tim and Rose<br />
Congratulations to<br />
Jill & Brian Koch<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Thank you for your<br />
service to the congregation<br />
on their well-deserved honors<br />
Nicole Johnson Pendergrass<br />
Ramsey & Henry Pevsner<br />
Congratulations to<br />
Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer<br />
Thank you for all you did<br />
for our Beth Torah Family!<br />
Nadine & Sidney Pertnoy<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rascovsky Family<br />
Mazel Tov<br />
Jill & Brian<br />
With <strong>Ad</strong>miration and Respect<br />
For Your Love and Devotion<br />
to Beth Torah<br />
Carla and James Spector<br />
Mazel tov to Jill & Brian!<br />
You have set an example<br />
for all of us!<br />
Laurie & Jonas Spector
Congratulations and<br />
best wishes on your<br />
accomplishments and<br />
all you do!<br />
Best,<br />
Carol Suss<br />
Congrats on the recognition<br />
for all of your hard work!<br />
Love,<br />
Randall & Kelly Vitale<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Ad</strong>ministrative Staff of<br />
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus<br />
wishes a heartfelt<br />
Mazel Tov and Congratulations to<br />
JILL & BRIAN KOCH<br />
BONNIE REITER-LEHRER<br />
for all they have done for our Beth Torah<br />
and the Jewish community.<br />
Catalina Abello<br />
Ruth Brandt<br />
Lea Cohen<br />
Marla Cohen<br />
Michelle Glaser<br />
Sherry Krug<br />
Teri Smolken