KI Tribute Journal 2019

FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 101 Lance: In our decade at KI, you’ve impacted each Keller family member in a singular way. We could go on, but here are 18 descriptors that come to mind when we think of you: Friendly Down-to-earth Smiling Funny Great Confirmation lectures Scholarly Sees multiple perspectives “On the other hand...” Not preachy Responsive Relatable Good listener Approachable Curious Warm Indefatigable Welcoming One-of-a-kind Mazal Tov, Rabbi, on your many accomplishments, and now, in your honor, the Lance J. Sussman Rabbinic Chair. Thank you for sharing yourself with us all! Much Love, Donna, Stefan, Ben & Ruby

102 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN Best wishes to Rabbi Lance Sussman on his milestone KI anniversary! Alan and Ellen Kaplinsky

FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 103 We congratulate on your 18 years at KI. We wish you many, many more rewarding years at KI Michelle and Scott Portnoff

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FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 105 Rabbi Lance Sussman, thank you for all you’ve done for the last 18 years. Thanks also for the most amazing trip to Israel. Carol M. & Alan J. Schwartz

106 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN BRAVERMAN KASKEY__________________________________________________________ Congratulates our Rabbi and Friend LANCE SUSSMAN ON HIS 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO KENESETH ISRAEL Helen & David Braverman B_R_A__V_E_R_M_A__N_K__A_S_K_E_Y ONE LIBERTY PLACE, 56TH FLOOR PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-7334 PH (215) 575-3800 FX (215) 575-3801 www.braverlaw.com

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108 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN Congratulations, Lance! Wishing you many more years at KI. Miriam Finkel

FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 109 Mazel Tov on your 18th Anniversary at KI. Deborah Kendall

110 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN MB IE E Mazal Tov and Yasher Koach to Rabbi Lance Sussman, Ph.D. on your 18 years of dedicated service and leadership at Keneseth Israel. Your Friends at Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El Ronald Goldman, President 215-635-1505 Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El Mazel Tov Rabbi Sussman! Thank you for your leadership, wisdom and support. Peggy, Glen & Vivian Goldenberg Bonnie Kay & Bruce Marks

FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 111 For the love, kindness and support that you show to our family and for the role model, guide and friend that you are, we are forever grateful. With awe, admiration and much love, Yoni, Tracy and Omari Greenbaum Sandy and Dr. Dave Rosenthal want to thank Rabbi Lance Sussman, Ph.D. for all the countless things he has done for us & for the congregation, for his warmth, support & caring over the past 18 years, & congratulate him on this honor & wish him many more years of good health, joy & continued service to our beloved temple.

112 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN Congratulations for 18 years of distinguished service & many more to come. Henny & Jeffrey Sternfeld It is Chai time to thank you for your guidance and leadership to Keneseth Israel and wish you good health & success in the future. Arnold & Jeanne Brenman

FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 113 Congratulations & Best Wishes to our great Rabbi Lance Sussman from Al Rodstein and Family Mazal Tov on 18 years, and thank you for sharing your wisdom, spiritual leadership, and amazing scholarship with your fortunate congregation. Jeffrey and Ellen Plaut

114 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN Mazel Tov to our outstanding rabbi with wishes for many more years of leadership Bobbi and Dick Weiss CONGRATULATIONS, RABBI LANCE SUSSMAN. For your dedicaaon and leadership in our community, we thank you. Frank Bourne Vice President (215) 886-0100

FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 115 Dear Rabbi Lance, It is our pleasure to celebrate with you 18 Years of Learning, Service, & Friendship! Mazel Tov! Lynore & Elliot Eisman & Susan & Gary Fried Rabbi Sussman, we wish you many more years of bringing joy, spirituality, leadership, & education to KI. Elaine & Skip Pitkow

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111188 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN Thank you for 18 years of your insight, intelligence and leadership. Also, thank you for bringing us Liz. You are both amazing and have been a remarkable addition to our proud KI history. Arnie & Pat Greenspon We love having you as our Rabbi. The Glassman Family Joel - Judi - Jacob - Julia

FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 111199 To my dear friend and a great Rabbi Lance Sussman On the occasion of your CHAI anniversary year as you bring life to your prominent Temple and help sustain the Jewish people. You are a true mensch and epitomize the idea of the Rav. From heart to heart, Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum

112200 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN Mazal Tov To Rabbi Lance J. Sussman, Ph.D celebrating 18 years of devoted service to Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel from your friends at The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the Rabbi Lance Sussman American Jewish Archives Dr. Gary P. Zola, Executive Director AmericanJewishArchives.org Mazel Tov to Rabbi Sussman, Rabbi Lance Sussman Congratulations on your on 18 Years 18 years distinguished of of Service service to Congregation Keneseth Israel and our Rabbi Gregory Marx, community. Rabbi Jason Bonder, Cantor David Green, From your friends at Cantor Jaime Murley Congregation Kol Ami and the members of Congregation Beth Or

FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 112211 Mazel Tov Mazel Tov to Rabbi Sussman Admo’r on 18 years at KI Our Master www.StedmarkPartners.com • 215.665.6232 Our Teacher 1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Our Rabbi © JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC | MEMBER: NYSE, FINRA, SIPC Bobbie and Ken Forman Connie Gottlieb and Charles Greenbaum Margaret Lichtenstein Lois and Alan Meyers Congratulations congratulates on your 18th year Rabbi Lance Sussman at KI on his 18 years Rochelle Levy of service to KI and the community. Mark Pitkow

122 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN Congratulations All the best to to our dear Rabbi Rabbi Sussman: Here’s to many more on 18 years! Barbara & Lee Maimon years at KI. Love from Andy & Michael Rieder Congratulations We congratulate Rabbi Sussman Rabbi Sussman on many years of The Rudnick Family, outstanding leadership Lois and and Compassion. May we benefit from his Dr. Herman D. z”l wisdom for many Rudnick send you our years to come. Best Wishes JoAnn for many more years & of service to the Richard Simon Keneseth Israel Community

FOR 18 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 123 Mazal Tov Dear Lance: on 18 years! Mazel tov. We look forward to Wishing you and many more years your family continued peace, with you! health and joy. Shanlee Pollack Rabbi Richard F. Address & Jane Travis-Address Norm Brody With deep appreciation Congratulations for all that you and thank you to have brought Rabbi Sussman to our congregation for 18 years of inspired leadership. Charles Greenbaum & Shelley Goldin Connie Gottlieb

124 HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN FRIENDS Neysa C. Adams Joan & Phil Kamen James & Joanne Adler Sonnie Katz Marlene & Marc Adler Phyllis & Steven Allen Rita & Michael Lally Ginger & David Lane David N. Anthony Maxine Arno Rita Lifson Dr. Sandra Lilienthal Bennett Beer & Meena Manilal Marlene Bookbinder Patricia Loudis Anita & Murray Madnick & Family Les Cooperson & Robyn Miller Adam & Andrea Denish Arthur & Elaine Magilner Annette Field Estelle B. Maisel Stephen, Eileen & Danielle Feldman Marianne & Richard Matties Martin & Ellie Feldsher Larry & Diane Mitnick Diane & Ted Feldstein Jack & Laurie Myers Sharon Flagel Sallie Olson Janice & Harry Fuld James & Joan Reich Alan & Joan Gross Eileen & Bill Rosner Lewis & Jean Hecht Babe Hernes Barbara Rudnick & Irv Matusow Rhoda Hershman Doris & Paul Schor Carol Herz Edward E. Itzenson Ed & Claire Schweriner Alice & Ken Jacoby Amy Seidman & Julie Seidman Roz & Larry Kagel Jochanan S. Taytelbaum Charles Kahn, Jr. & Barbara Kahn Barbara & Glen Thomas Deborah S. Thomas Hank Waxman & Family

WE SALUTE RABBI SUSSMAN AND HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS IN ABINGTON. As a Life Plan Community with strong ties to Keneseth Israel, we’re proud to honor our neighbor, Rabbi Sussman, for his 18 years of service. Exceptional. Without Exception. For more information on Rydal Park and our new cottage expansion, Rydal Waters, call 215-376-6292. ExploreRydalPark.org • ExploreRydalWaters.org

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