53rd Annual Dinner Sponsors
Founder
Adeena and David Rosen
Pillar
Robyn and Ari Raskas
Guardian
Anonymous
Irit and Jonathan Tratt
Lizzy and Josh Trump
David and Raquel Zeitz
Leader
YIS Sisterhood
Builder
Debbie and Michael Doppelt
Hinda and Eugene Farber
Amy and Paul Heller
Gabrielle and Daniel Rosen
The Scharaga Family -
Heidi and Michael Bausk,
Jamie and Evan Scharaga,
Nicole and Adam Scharaga,
and Shelley and Ira Scharaga
Pacesetter
Anonymous
Harold and Sharon Aspis
Naomi and Jared Bernheim
Caroline and Jordan Bryk
Alyssa and Ari Ebrahimoff
Jennifer and Avery Fischer
Caron and Steve Gelles
Rifkie and Alexander Goldberger
Fran and Scott Goldenberg
Ellen and David Goldschmidt
Arlene and Michael Kleinberg
Margaret and Andrew Levy
Georgie and Rabbi Josh Lookstein
Miriam and Ari Loren
Margot and Josh Marans
Ellen and Michael Muss
Michelle and Michael Nachmani
The Raskas Family -
Tamar and Tani Benovitz,
Aliza and Steven Major,
Joyce and Stanley Raskas
Karen and Michael Raskas,
and Rachel and Jonah Raskas
Galia and Joshua Rosenbaum
Sarah and Michael Rosenberg
Debbie and Bill Schrag
Melissa and Evan Schwechter
Sarah and Neal Soss
Jaclyn Steinbach & Rod Chay
Eva Weinberger
Nancy and Ari Weinberger
Ruth Tessler and Stu Zisholtz
Benefactor
Anonymous
Russie and Jeffrey Berger
Judy and Steven Berman
Suzanne and Stuart Beretz
Anna and Ben Bernstein
Vicki and Richard Bienenfeld
Sara and Elisha Blechner
Eva Fishman Bodek and Arthur Bodek
Dana and Maurice Bonime
Nicky and Nadav Erlich
Linda and Allen Essner
Nily and Danny Essner
Sharon and Michael Freudenstein
Lauren and Isaac Ganz
Rebecca and James Gelfand
Michelle and Dan Gewanter
Labrini and Jeffrey Goldgrab
Yael and Jeff Halaas
Katie and Eitan Hoffman
Marla and Avri Horowitz
Dana Jason
Ariella and Brian Kleinhaus
Jessica and Jonathan Katz
Carla and Josh Klapper
Karen and Daniel Kosowsky
Pamela and Aaron Lauchheimer
Michelle and David Levine
Leah and Yale Lischik
Lisi and Michael Mandel
Bonnie and Russell Mannis
Diane and Russell Miller
Jilly and Daniel Miller
Lisa and Stephen Oppenheimer
Sharon & Bruce Povman
Ilana and Erik Rankin
Natalie and Simmy Richton
Stacey and David Rivkin
Nancy and Stanley Rosenfeld
Heather and Joe Sarchek
Liora and Ben Schulman
Danielle and Daniel Shamah
Robyn and Roni Shapiro
Tammy and Ricky Shatz
Talia and Ben Silver
Denise and Alan Wildes
Susan and Arnie Wilson
Linda and Jay Zucker
Patron
David and Rona Abish
Sara and Robert Aeder
Anonymous
Natalie and Greg Aubrey
Sara and Danny Berger
Ali and Jacob Bernstein
Cynthia & Andrew Blustein
Ellen and Barry Carron
Rebecca and Joshua Chubak
Marilyn and Bob Damast
Natalie and Max Dolitsky
Tami and Eitan Earnest
Shari and Andrew Fein
Taryn and Daniel Fiskus
Reyna and Pierre Gentin
Jordana and Noah Gorsky
Annie and Sam Grauer
Jane and Josh Grauer
Jodi and Steven Halper
Miriam and Joseph Heller
Mindy Krotick and Edward Herman
Felisa and Daniel Hochheiser
Dena and Jason Ingerman
Dina and Daniel Katz
Molly and David Katz
Edna and Thomas Krausz
Jenn and Adam Leffell
Dana and Neil Leibowitz
Rebecca and Jonas Leibowitz
Ariel and Matt Levitan
Solomon and Rosalyn Liberman
Rachel and Harris Lukashok
Rachel and Matthew Luxenberg
Shawna and Albert Masry
Liz and Jon Miller
Sara and Jeff Mond
Ben and Aliza Niewood
Fern and Lou Oppenheim
Shelby and Alex Reich
Mandy and Shaya Reiter
Beverly and Michael Rosenbaum
Julie and Adam Schair
Susan and Bruce Schneider
Debra and Howie Schub
Robyn and Roni Shapiro
Sheva and Kenny Smigel
Lauren and Brett Spier
Susan and Mendy Sokol
Elisheva and Harris Sokoloff
Penina and Thomas Weinberger
Beverly and Joshua Weisbrot
Mia and Sam Weiss
Micole and Yaron Weitzman
Jessica and Brian Wender
Lauren and Gavin Westerman
Alisa and Ben Winchel
Arielle and Leor Wolf
Natalie and Jason Yellin
Chaverim
Anonymous
Eleanor Brennglass
Denise and Nathan Eisler
Paula and Charles Fisch
Robin and Steven Fried
Susan and Peter Galla
Hedy and Alan Ganz
Susan Scharf Glick and Harvey Glick
Peter and Phillipa Goldberger
Rachel and Daniel Goldschmidt
Samantha and Akiva Katz
Kaufman - Goldberg's
Amy and Ben Kellogg
Dara and David Orbach
Emily and Alan Rosenfeld
Rena Seplowitz and Steven Keller
Elaine and Philip Schnall
Danielle and Joey Silverman
Arlene and Steve Smith
Donna and Eric Smith
Drs. Elizabeth Roman and Aaron Turkish
Phyllis Veetal
Barbara and Jerry Weinberg
Elyse and Eric Winchel
Judy and Elon Zapinsky
Supporter
Anonymous
Carole Daman
Fred Danzig
Bess and Sim Fern
Susan Goon
Heidi and Scott Greenbaum
Jon Gutwein
Steven Halpern
Vida and Oscar Lebwohl
Tiki and Simcha Lyons
Janet and Michael Newcorn
Shoshana and David Noble
Marc and Rise Robbins
Robin Samot
Jessie and Scott Schreiber
Diana and Dan Schwartz
Betty Seplowitz
SINAI Schools at SAR Academy
Shayna and Jake Weissman
Rebecca Zimilover and Ilan Weitzman
Friend
Anonymous
Debbie and Rich Finkelstein
Tova and Shai Gerson
Laura and Eric Green
Judy and Bob Hellman
Aaron and Becky Kuperman
Lana and Jeff Mandel
Debra and Chaim Silverman
Adina and Robby Soniker
Erit and Elisha Tropper
Sponsor
Anonymous
Caren and Steven Feldman
Caren and Hillel Hammerman
Sylvia Kahn
Isabelle Kirschenbaum
Frana Mills
Nancy Leff
Dawn and Rich Rosencrantz
Laura and Yehuda Wiesen
Nora Klion-Wolloch
Fran and Gene Wittenberg
53rd YIS Anniversary Dinner Honorees
Manhigei Yisrael Award
Robyn and Ari Raskas
Robyn and Ari joined the YIS community over 17 years ago. Upon arriving, it became immediately clear that they had joined a very special community. Their family has forged lifelong friendships, a strengthening of Ahavat Yisroel and a love of partaking in community wide events led by communal Rabbis and lay leadership that represent the best of Modern Orthodoxy.
Ari, having learned from the example set by the generations that have preceded him, has been an active board member, Executive Committee member and Past President of YIS. He especially enjoyed his years as President (until COVID started) partnering with Rabbis Morgenstern and Klinger and his fellow co-Presidents, Elisha Blechner and Josh Rosenbaum, helping lay the groundwork for the tremendous growth YIS has experienced in the past 5 years. Robyn is an active volunteer on past YIS annual dinners, the annual Community Kabbalat Shabbat dinner, and Sisterhood events. She also adds to our shul community by making sure that Sheri has the nicest Shabbat clothes to wear to shul every week. Over the years, their children, Gabriel, Hannah, Ben, and Sheri, have benefitted from the outstanding youth programming and events that YIS leadership pours its heart and energy into. It’s no surprise that Gabriel and Ben have been active members of the Teen Minyan, regularly volunteering to lein and lead davening, following the inspiring example set by our Rabbinic leadership.
Robyn and Ari are deeply proud to call YIS their home and are honored to receive the Manhigei Yisrael Award, as well as to be part of this vibrant community.
Am Yisrael Chai Award
Rifkie and Alex Goldberger
Rifkie and Alex Goldberger, along with their daughters, Hannah and Noa, became part of the YIS community in 2021. Since then, the community has naturally become an essential part of their lives.
Rifkie, eager to contribute, began volunteering with the new member kiddush luncheons and is now in her third year as co-president of the YIS Sisterhood. Alex, equally committed to YIS, has made the shul a central part of his routine. He's known for always approaching new faces at shul, introducing himself, and making newcomers feel welcome. Alex might be considered the unofficial YIS promoter, often sending out enthusiastic texts about upcoming events. He was recently thrilled to be promoted to third in line for Kiddush Club setup—a proud milestone for him.
The warmth, energy, and strong sense of community fostered by the Rabbis and families at YIS have made the Goldberger family feel truly at home. They are grateful to have found a place where their daughters can grow up with a strong sense of yiddishkeit and Zionism. Shabbat in this community is a highlight for the Goldbergers, and the many child-centered activities make it an exciting place for Hannah and Noa, who never want to miss an opportunity to participate.
Rifkie and Alex feel truly blessed to be part of a community that upholds the values of Torah. They are deeply proud to call YIS their home and are honored to receive the Am Yisrael Chai award, as well as to be part of this vibrant community. The Goldberger family looks forward to continuing to give back and to creating lasting memories and spiritual growth together.
Chazak V'Ematz Award
Dovrat and Adiel Biton
Dovrat and Adiel Biton joined the Young Israel of Scarsdale community in August 2022. Since then, the community has become their second home, and they’ve quickly formed deep connections with those around them. They feel privileged to be an integral part of a community that is dedicated to the values of Torah, the Jewish people, and Israel.
As Youth Directors, Dovrat and Adiel lead the youth activities on Shabbat, at community events throughout the year, and during special Sunday gatherings. Their love for Israel plays a central role in their work, and they strive to incorporate this into every activity—from Shabbat programming to festive events. Nothing makes them happier than seeing the children, from the youngest to the oldest, participating, enjoying, and connecting with the community’s values.
In October 2023, with the birth of their daughter Eden, Dovrat and Adiel found themselves surrounded by overwhelming warmth and support from the community. Following the events of October 7th, Adiel was called to serve in his unit twice during the year, a particularly challenging time for their young family. The community rallied in an extraordinary way—providing meals, offering babysitting, donating to his unit, and giving constant support to their family, which further strengthened their sense of belonging.
Dovrat and Adiel have three children—Beeri, Raz, and Eden—and are deeply grateful to be part of a community that upholds the values of the Jewish people, mutual dedication, and an unbreakable bond with the Land of Israel.