KI Spring Celebration Tribute Journal 2022

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 51 Anne & John Solis-Cohen & family, wish to extend our sincere gratitude to Rabbi Sussman for all his years of dedication & caring throughout the life cycle experiences of our family & the congregation at large.

52 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Thank you for always being there for everyone with caring words of wisdom, an outstretched hand & an open heart & passion for healing the distressed. You, Liz & Cantor Levy, to us, are the heart & soul of our KI family. For this we simply & sincerely say it was a great privilege to know you, & support and worship at KI. In your next chapter may the goodness, wisdom, & caring you so freely gave to others come back to you & yours tenfold. Your grateful, forever friends, Harriet & Larry Weiss

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 53 To Our Rabbi, Our Leader, Our Friend We will miss you. Marc & Margie Cohen

54 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 To Rabbi Sussman, You have been great for KI! Mazel Tov on your retirement. Good luck in the future. John & Gay Binswanger & Family

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 55 Rabbi Sussman made KI THE synagogue on the strip! Hats off to Lance! Love, Connie & Jules Kay

56 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 P SS MA N SU AC IE E GH NS S AP AO DT H VP CL FH A VE IA UE M YT OR LT A U LI E TOV E S YC A R gWoWoisdihs3ihnmigneRgsaoRbnbaitbh&beiLjio&zumrLnoierzey! more good times on the journey! The Mayer Family The Mayer Family

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 57 After my husband Mickey passed away I mentioned to Rabbi Sussman how hard it was for me to go to the cemetery. He replied aren’t you an artist & how would it feel to collect & paint some stones that you could take with you! Well it did the trick. I love painting & look forward to taking a new batch of stones with each visit! This made me realize how lucky we all have been to have Rabbi Sussman here at KI on so many levels! I will always be grateful! Judy Langsfeld

58 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Thank you for 21 memorable years of leadership in our community. From our family to yours, we send you love, gratitude & good wishes on your retirement. Leonard Korman Family

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HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 61 Congratulations on your retirement, Rabbi Sussman! Thank you for your dedication throughout the last 21 years! Enjoy every minute of your life’s next chapter. Best Wishes, Anita, Carol, Kelly, Lee, Naomi and Sarah

62 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 We are deeply grateful to KI for its uplifting services, engaging programs, warm community and its outstanding, scholarly rabbi. Thank you Rabbi Sussman for enriching our lives & the lives of so many. With admiration & appreciation, Caryl & Mike

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D.. 63 TO OUR RABBI & OUR FRIEND Lance, Your friendship & your leadership have meant so much to both of us. We look forward to sharing with you & Liz as you “RESET” for your future. With much appreciation, Norma & Arnold Meshkov

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HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 65 Rabbi Lance J. Sussman Our Beloved Rabbi for All Seasons With love and gratitude for your inspired leadership, friendship and being a part of every milestone event through these years! Karen and Rob Sirota and family May you be blessed as you go on your way…

66 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Best Wishes, Rabbi Lance! Thank You for All You’ve Done for the KI Community! Enjoy your Retirement! Joan Brantz Amy, Rick & Nina Bedrick

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 67 Lance We thank you for the many years of your devoted & spiritual leadership of Keneseth Israel. May your future be as bright & inspiring. Fondly Lois & Jerry Rosenau

68 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 LOVE: Having fun renewing our vows LEARNING: Attending a URJ Biennial LEADERSHIP: Installation as President of the Congregation Thank you for adding an abundance of Love, Learning and Leadership to our lives! Janice Schwartz-Donahue & Joseph Donahue

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 69 This space reserved for Jim Rosenthal

70 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Thank you for all of the blessings you’ve given to us! We love you! Love, The Levy Family

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 71 TO LIFE! TO LANCE! L’CHAIM! WE RAISE OUR GLASS TO YOU! Our Rabbi, our friend, our teacher, our confidant, our guide. With our wishes to you and Liz, for every joy and happiness in your future. The Saltzburg Family Rob, Pam, William, Jacob & Shayna

72 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Lance, It is an honor & delight to know you & your family. You are truly a Renaissance Rabbi. All the best in your retirement. Hugs & Kisses Estelle & Stuart Price

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 73 Lance Sussman has been a friend, counselor, teacher, & our spiritual leader. We are grateful. Myrna Asher & Family

74 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Dear Rabbi Sussman, You are an extraordinary teacher & leader, whose intellectual curiosity, wisdom, innate goodness & compassion have endeared you to your congregation beyond measure. We are delighted that you have accepted the role of Rabbi Emeritus & we are so glad to have you & Liz as new neighbors in center city. We wish you & your entire family much happiness & good health in the years ahead. Rhonda Chatzkel & Michael Mann

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 75 Dear Rabbi Sussman, Mazel Tov on your retirement! We wish you the best, & look forward to sharing more good times together. Thank you for all you have done for our family & for KI. The Shmelzer Family

76 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 A person is indeed fortunate to meet a few people he or she can consider a real friend, a person you can confide in without any hesitation. Lance has been one of those who has been there for me through simchas, sorrows & lifetime experiences. His gentle airs, his smooth yet warm expressions of concern puts one instantly at ease. His concern, his dedication, his enjoyment in helping people is clearly evident. Over the years we have discussed politics, religion, history & KI business. We even considered opening a Chabad in Seoul Korea at a time I was with the State Department. He has been a joy in our lives & I look forward to many, many more. Harris & Barbara Baum

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 77 We wish good health, & a long, happy retirement for Rabbi Sussman & his Family. Thank you for all that you have done for our family & the whole KI Congregation. Love & Best Wishes, Marvin & Lois Finkelstein & Family

78 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Dear Rabbi: Our family is so grateful for all that you have taught us. Your welcoming presence at Synagogue always made us feel at home. Our wish for you is that you continue to stay well and enjoy every minute of every hour of every day with your lovely wife and family. With much love, The Glassman Family Joel, Judi, Jake & Julia

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 79 Dear Lance, You have impacted everyone in our family & everything about KI in such a profound way. We wish you a magnificent second act in every possible way. Todah Rabah Rabbi Mensch! Love, Robin & Marc Furman & Family

80 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Lance You have led us to reach all we aspire We thank you for your wisdom As you embrace time to retire Stan & Lois Singer

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 81 For twenty-one years, you’ve laughed with us, Prayed with us, cried with us. Nurtured our souls, Made mensches of our kids, if that’s not love, what is? Do we love you? Yes . . . we do. & yes, we are going to miss you too. (It doesn't change a thing but even so – after twenty-one years we thought you should know) The Goldins Lauren, Ely, Jacob, Zach, & Ari

82 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 “Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” Nathaniel Hawthorne Best wishes always, Lance & Liz! Carey & Robert Roseman

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 83 Thank you for all your wisdom, energy, friendship & support! We will miss you at KI!! The Soloffs

84 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Rabbi Sussman, You have watched our children grow from Hebrew school through confirmation & have been there for our family in both joyous & sad times. You are our source for Jewish answers & have kept us connected to KI. We are forever grateful for your love & commitment to our family. We will miss you. Best wishes on the next chapter of your life. With much love & appreciation, The Rhodes Family Michael, Sharon, Justin, Alexa & Addison

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 85 Rabbi Sussman, Twenty-two years of Love, Learning, & Leadership Forever a meaningful part of our Jewish lives Thank you The Altman-Chudzinski Family (Andrew, Lee, & Berel)

86 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 “Thanks for the Memories” I truly appreciate all of your work & the kindness you have shown to the congregation. Our best wishes & love, Ellen and Neil Sklaroff

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 87 Rabbi, Whether in our home, under the tent, via Zoom, or on the bimah, You brought your whole heart and remarkable mind. Thank you for that, and for so much more. Mazel Tov on your well-deserved retirement and the wonderful legacy you leave. With much love & gratitude, The Kellers Donna, Stefan, Ben & Ruby

88 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 To our “Lance-opedia” A Rabbi for all seasons Thank you for making KI a warm & welcoming community. We love Lance-a-lot!! Joel & Charlotte Schwartz

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HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 91 Big Brother, You were always a star! Congratulations on your stellar rabbinical career & enjoy the next chapter. Love, Marcelle

92 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Thank you for being part of our family. Your wisdom and caring has left an indelible mark on our lives. With love, Barbara Maimon

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94 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Dear Rabbi Sussman Over these many years, we are grateful and we thank you for: Your leadership Your wisdom Your guidance Your sermons Your sense of humor Your Empathy Your Kindness And your friendship We wish you a happy, healthy & productive retirement. Enjoy everything you do!!! With Love & Admiration, Emily & Howard Greenberg & Family XXOO

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 95 We are so very fortunate to have you lead our Congregation for all these years & really sorry you are retiring. You have been our educator, mentor, a soft shoulder to lean on, a dear friend & the kindest person I have known. You were there for all the good times & sad times & for that I am truly grateful. Just words cannot express what you have meant to our Temple & to me personally. I will miss you & Liz & hope the next road you travel will be fulfilling & that you will be happy in retirement. Keneseth Israel was blessed by your presence. With much love, Fredlyn (Freddy) Brown

96 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Rabbi Sussman, There is no way we can even begin to thank you for all the warmth, help, advice, knowledge, & support you have given us over the last 20 years. Our respect love & admiration for you is boundless. We hope & pray you will enjoy the many years of retirement, peace, love, & good health you so richly deserve. We will deeply miss you but will enjoy all our beautiful memories Sandy & David Rosenthal

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 97 To Lance & Liz It Just Won’t Be The Same Without You We Will Miss You Very Much Best Wishes For Health & Happiness Bobbi & Dick Weiss

98 KI SPRING CELEBRATION 2022 Women of KI Sisterhood Honors Rabbi Lance J. Sussman You have always been Women of KI’s strongest advocate! You correctly predicted the HaMotzi dinners would be as meaningful to the volunteers as the guests, if not more! Your speaker suggestions have always hit the mark for WKI programs. You have inspired KI & Women of KI to prosper & grow strong in a loving & caring manner. We will miss your support, leadership, scholar & humor

HONORING RABBI LANCE J. SUSSMAN, Ph.D. 99 “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” William Arthur Ward “Mazel Tov” to KI’s most inspirational teacher! Thank you for all your knowledge, caring, & support! Enjoy your time! Lynore & Elliot Eisman

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