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WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE GIFTS MADE TO THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORANGE COUNTY BY THE FOLLOWING DONORS AS TRIBUTES.
March 2025
- A contribution has been made, in memory of Adam Pomerantz, beloved son of Dr. Paul Pomerantz by Raena Korenman.
- A contribution has been made, in memory of Rose Jakoby, beloved mother of Leslie Green by
Dr. Bruce and Karen Fischer
Raena Korenman.
Past Tributes
2025 Tributes
January 2025
A contribution has been made, in memory of Michael Kligfeld, beloved son of Rabbi Adam Kligfeld by Paula Spector
A contribution has been made, in memory of Preston Marks, beloved brother of Beth Marks by Paula Spector
A contribution has been made, in memory of Patricia, beloved wife of David Rider by:
Raena Korenman
Dr. Jerome & Barbara Wittner
A contribution has been made to the Goldberger Family Holocaust Education Fund, in memory of Lilly Salcman, beloved mother & mother-in-law of Julie Salamon & Bill Abrams, and Dr. Suzanne Salamon & Alan Einhorn by Sharon and Jerry Goldberg,
A contribution has been made to the Goldberger Family Holocaust Education Fund, in loving memory of Mindy Murray, by Sharon and Jerry Goldberg. A card has been sent to Jim and Sofi Murray.
A contribution has been made to the Goldberger Family Holocaust Education Fund, in loving memory of Hazel Podraza, by Sharon and Jerry Goldberg. A card has been sent to Ellen Levine and Family.
A contribution has been made to the Goldberger Family Holocaust Education Fund, in loving memory of Lola Nisenbaum, by Sharon and Jerry Goldberg. A card has been sent to Doris and Allen Kossover and Family.
A contribution has been made to the Goldberger Family Holocaust Education Fund, in loving memory of Joan Shapiro, by Sharon and Jerry Goldberg. Cards have been sent to:
Robin and Neil Goldberg and Family
Joel Shapiro
Rhonda Shapiro and Family
Hy Shapiro, Kathy Winkler and Ian Shapiro
David and Debbie Shapiro and Family
Lori Beth and Larry Wolynetz and Family
Yvette and Jordan Ison and Family
A contribution has been made to the Goldberger Family Holocaust Education Fund, in loving memory of Willard Goldberger, by Sharon and Jerry Goldberg. Cards have been sent to:
Marlene Goldberger
Jill Goldberger and Maury, Max and Griffin Apple
A contribution has been made in memory of Linda Stein, given by her community on “Ever Loved.”
February 2025
A contribution has been made, in memory of Adam Pomerantz, beloved son of Dr. Paul Pomerantz by Suzanne and Jack Berkowitz.
Karen Levin
Carol Levine
A contribution has been made, by Ellen, Stephen and Daniel Solomon and Melissa Kornhaber, in honor of Martin Rosmarin’s 100th Birthday; Mazel Tov!
A contribution has been made in memory of Linda Stein, given by her
community on “Ever Loved.”
A contribution has been made, in memory of Patricia Rider, beloved wife of David Rider by Carol Levine.
A contribution has been made, in memory of Harold Suresky, beloved father of Joseph Suresky by Carol Levine.
March 2025
A contribution has been made, in memory of Adam Pomerantz, beloved son of Dr. Paul Pomerantz by Raena Korenman.
A contribution has been made, in memory of Rose Jakoby, beloved mother of Leslie Green by
Dr. Bruce and Karen Fischer
Raena Korenman.
2024 Tributes
December-January 2023/2024
A contribution has been made Honoring Sharon Ball and
her 23 years of dedication to the Jewish Federation by Linda &
Marty Dlugatz.
A contribution has been made in memory of Bonna Horovitz Finkelstein’s beloved father Zola Horovitz by Raena Korenman
A contribution has been made in memory of Jerry Goldberg’s beloved mother, Norma Goldberg by Raena Korenman
April 2024
A contribution has been made to the Goldberger Holocaust Education Fund by Sharon and Jerry Goldberg in memory of Olga Garay.
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Toby Goldsmith and Robert Mandelbaum in honor of Wendy Cedar.
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Karen Levin in memory of Alan Pitegoff.
June 2024
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation in memory of Michael H. Dubroff by:
Raena Korenman
Karen Levin
Marla & Scott Levinson
Marsha & Morris Sobel
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Karen Levin
in memory of Allison Druyanoff’s beloved father, Dr. Sidney Cole.
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Jane
Friedland in honor of Marilyn Nelson, Volunteer of the Year 5784 for
Congregation Beth Hillel/Walden Jewish Community Center.
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Karen Levin in honor of Dr. Barry Pariser’s 90th Birthday. Mazel Tov!
July 2024
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Lois, Marcy and Sandy Handler, in memory of Michael H. Dubroff.
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Lois, Marcy and Sandy Handler in memory of June Kreisberg.
August 2024
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation
by Lynda Wasserman, in memory of Nancy Bailey, beloved sister of Sheila
Turtelbaum.
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Barbara
Simball in honor of Georgia Mason, and all of her assistance over the
years.
September 2024
A contribution has been made to the Jewish
Federation, in honor of Georgia Mason, and her 37 years of dedication
the Federation by Sheila Levinstein. Mazel Tov!
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation, in memory of David, beloved brother of Morris Sobel by:
Linda & Martin Dlugatz
Joan and Michael Gittelsohn
Raena Korenman
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Joan and
Michael Gittelsohn, in honor of Rita and Gregory Skibinsky, Mazel Tov on
the marriage of your daughter, Shayna to Jonathan. A contribution has been made to the Goldberger Holocaust Education
Fund by Marti & Hal, Robin & Neil, Sondra & Steve Rifkin, in
honor of Sharon and Jerry Goldberg’s anniversary, Mazel Tov!
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Raena
Korenman, in honor of Harvey Kallus, Mazel Tov on the marriage of your
daughter.
The following gifts are given on behalf of the Major Gifts Honoree, Leslie Green:
Barbara & Alan Glustoff
Harriet Goldsmith
Emily & Lawrence Gordon
Janet & Arthur Jakoby
Risa & Ira Neustadt
Sheila Ornstein
Joan Ostrer
Mona & Ian Rieger
Scott Rosmarin
Arlene Roshko Solomon & Boris Roshko
Elizabeth & Steven Seiden Charitable Fund
Joseph Suresky, & The Suresky Team
The following gifts are given on behalf of the Major Gifts Honoree, Jonah Mandelbaum:
Emily & Lawrence Gordon
Joan Ostrer
Mona & Ian Rieger
October 2024
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation, in memory of Florence Lazerson, by Paula Spector.
December 2024
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation, in memory of Lisa Alstock Badiner, beloved sister of Joyce Waschitz by:
Bonna Horovitz & Joel Finkelstein
Raena Korenman
Mason Family
Arlene Ross
Doris & Steven Rubinsky
Deidre and Brad Weiner
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation, by Karen and Edward Friedman in loving memory of Linda Stein.
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation, by Doris Kossover, in loving memory of her mother, Lola Nisenbaum.
2023 Tributes
JANUARY 2023
Honoring Georgia Mason’s 36 years of employment with us. Mazel Tov!
Contributions have been made by: Karen Levin
Forgive us in advance, as we are still receiving contributions
honoring Georgia. If you don’t see your name listed, send an email or
call so we can add you next month.
To The Birnbaum
Family Endowment Fund by Joyce & Gary Waschitz, in memory of Joan
Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
To The Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by Raena Korenman, in memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
To The Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by Joyce & Gary
Waschitz, in memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved mother of Janice Kiviat.
To The Karen Lytton-Levin Endowment Fund by Karen Levin, in
memory of Greg Williams, beloved brother of Jan & David Mullin.
To The Karen Lytton-Levin Endowment Fund by Karen Levin, in
memory of Joyce Sattinger, beloved mother and Irwin Sattinger, beloved
father of Kim Sattinger.
To The Sobel Family Endowment Fund
by Marsha & Morris Sobel, in loving memory of Joan Birnbaum;
cherished wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum, beloved mother & grandmother to
their three children & their grandchildren.
To The
Distelburger Family Endowment Fund by Abbe & Joe Distelburger, in
memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
To The Jewish Federation by Dana Asher and family, in loving memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
To The Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by Mona and Ian Rieger, in
loving memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
To The Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by Dr. Ira and Risa
Neustadt, in memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
To The Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by Betty Grossman, in memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
ToThe Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by Georgia Mason &
family, in memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
February 2023
A contribution has been made to The Birnbaum Family
Endowment Fund by Rabbi Joel & Aviva Schwab, in loving memory of
Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
A contribution has
been made to The Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by Carol Levine, in
loving memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
A
contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation in honor of the
marriage of Grace Watson to Marc Mukasey, by Louise & Dean Scher.
MARCH 2023
To the Goldberger Family Holocaust Education Fund by Sharon Goldberg in memory of her beloved aunt, Alice Adamek.
To the Carol and Harold Levine Endowment Fund by Carol Levine, in memory of Hilda, beloved mother of Cookie Simon.
To The Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by Patty and David Rider,
in loving memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
In honor of Ms. Abby Wolf and Dr. Gregg Feigelson by Karen and Bruce Fischer.
APRIL & MAY 2023
By Marnie L. Henrie, in memory of her beloved parents, Steven and Gloria H. Richman
By Lucy Fox, in memory of Nancy Fox.
To the Endick-Korenman Endowment Fund by Raena Korenman, in
memory of her dear friend, Mrs. Lorraine Brown’s, beloved husband Les.
To the Green Family Endowment Fund by Harriet Goldsmith, in memory of Neil Green, beloved brother of Dr. Leslie Green.
June & July 2023
A contribution has been made to the Carol and Harold
Levine Endowment Fund by Carol Levine, in memory of Allen Dickstein’s
beloved wife, Sharon.
A contribution has been made to the Pomerantz Family Endowment Fund by an anonymous donor.
A
contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Drs. Leslie and
Glenn Green, in honor of Sharon Ball, and her commitment to the Jewish
Community of Orange County.
A contribution has been made to the Lytton-Levin Endowment Fund by Karen Levin, in honor of Ellen Rones.
A contribution has been made to the Lytton-Levin Endowment Fund by Karen Levin, in honor of Sharon Ball’s retirement.
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Kim Sumner-Mayer and Larry Mayer in honor of Helen and Simon Mayer.
A
contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Stacy, Barry,
Lois, Herb, Mara and Mitch Miller, in honor of Louise and Dean Scher, an
their 50th
Anniversary.
August 2023
A contribution has been made Honoring Sharon Ball and her 23 years of dedication to the Jewish Federation by:
Linda & Edward Dubin
Cindy Golan & Family
Drs. Leslie & Glenn Green
Rabbi Joel & Aviva Schwab
Louise & Dr. Dean Scher
Roberta & Allen Nakagawa
Barbara & Dr. Jeffrey Rubin
Robin & David Marks
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Ball & Family
The Teshome Family
Naomi Sagiv
Ann & Mark Fink
Dr. Paul Pomerantz
Paula Spector
Rabbis Rachel & Marcus Rubenstein
Raena Korenman
Joyce & Gary Waschitz
Victoria Kilanowski
Lorraine Wernow
Mona & Ian Rieger
Risa Neustadt
Jane Friedland
Daryl Goldberg
Joan & Michael Gittelsohn
Joan Augello
Rachelle & Jeff Harmer
Stacy and Stuart Lulkin
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation honoring Georgia Mason, by Risa Neustadt
A contribution has been made to the PJ Library Program, by Harriet
Goldsmith in honor of Ryan Brooks Kornhaber, her new great-grandson.
September 2023
A contribution has been made Honoring Sharon Ball and her 23 years of dedication to the Jewish Federation by:
Caryl & Michael Melasky
A contribution has been made to the Pearl Cohn Memorial Fund by Marlene and Michael Cohn in Honor of Leah Turchin’s birthday.
A contribution has been made to the Jewish Federation by Steven Newman, in Memory of Ronald, Ida and Charles.
October 2023
The following gifts are given on behalf of the Major Gift Honorees Joan & Michael Gittelsohn:
Arlene Ross
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Shapiro
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Luloff
Harvey Kallus
Joan & Michael Gittelsohn’s children & grandchildren
Dr. and Mrs. Ken Madoff
Karen Levin
Gail & Bruce Barrack
Allen & Roberta Nakagawa
Carol Levine
Sherrill & Stacey Lazarus
Philip DeAngelo
The following gifts are given on behalf of the Major Gift Honorees Elaine & Jack Slobod:
Harvey Kallus
Susan & Jonathan Newmark
Lucy & Larry Fox
Karen Levin
Dr. Suzanne & Mr. Jack Berkowitz
Carol Levine
November 2023
The following gifts are given on behalf of the Major Gift Honorees Joan & Michael Gittelsohn:
Linda & Marty Dlugatz
Sheila Levinstein
Robin and David Marks
The following gifts are given on behalf of the Major Gift Honorees Elaine & Jack Slobod:
Linda & Marty Dlugatz
A contribution has been made to the Federation in memory of Michael Gittelsohn’s beloved sister, Helen Scheiner by:
Karen Levin
Linda & Marty Dlugatz
A contribution has been made to the Zachor antisemitism initiative by Doris and Allen Kossover in memory of Allen Peck.
A contribution has been made Honoring Sharon Ball and her 23 years of dedication to the Jewish Federation by Sheila Levinstein.
A contribution has been made to the Stella Rubinsky Memorial Fund by Raena Korenman in honor of Dr. Steven Rubinsky.
December-January 2023/2024
A contribution has been made Honoring Sharon Ball and
her 23 years of dedication to the Jewish Federation by Linda &
Marty Dlugatz.
A contribution has been made in memory of Bonna Horovitz Finkelstein’s beloved father Zola Horovitz by Raena Korenman
A contribution has been made in memory of Jerry Goldberg’s beloved mother, Norma Goldberg by Raena Korenman
2022 Tibutes
JANUARY 2022
By Marsha and Morris Sobel in memory of Constance Yerger, mother of Al Yerger and mother-in-law of Stacey Yerger.
By Marsha and Morris Sobel in memory of Michelle Rider’s father, Charles Fasciana.
By Marsha and Morris Sobel in memory of Cantor William Satzman, husband of Babi Satzman.
By Karen Levin in memory of Richard Shuster, with a card sent to Shelley and Scott Shuster.
FEBRUARY 2022
To The Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by Rabbi Joel
& Aviva Schwab, in loving memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of
Dr. Joe Birnbaum.
To The Birnbaum Family Endowment Fund by
Carol Levine, in loving memory of Joan Birnbaum, beloved wife of Dr. Joe
Birnbaum.
To the Jewish Federation in honor of the marriage of Grace Watson to Marc Mukasey, by Louise & Dean Scher.
APRIL 2022
By Mona and Ian Rieger in memory of Jean Hernon Kallus.
By Marsha and Morris Sobel in memory of Jean Hernon Kallus.
By Elora and Mark Kalish in memory of Jean Hernon Kallus.
By Georgia and Clay Mason in memory of Jean Hernon Kallus.
By Jeff and Rachelle Harmer in memory of Jean Hernon Kallus.
By Gail and Ken Oliver in memory of Jean Hernon Kallus.
By Leslie and Glenn Green in memory of Jean Hernon Kallus.
To PJ Library by Georgia and Clay Mason in memory of Helen Roth, mother of Louise Scher.
To PJ Library by Pamela Mason in memory of Helen Roth, mother of Louise Scher.
By Phyllis Zames in memory of Helen Roth, mother of Louise Scher.
By Louise and Dean Scher in memory of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Helen Dickman Roth.
By The Hellwege Family in memory of Cantor William Satzman. A card has been sent to Babi Satzman.
MAY 2022
By Karen Levin in memory of Alford Lessner. A card has been sent to Helen Lessner and Family.
The following have made donations to the Mason Family Funeral Fund
Sharon and Rich Ball
Jack and Suzanne Berkowitz
Joseph Birnbaum
Marilyn and Robert Chandler
Gail and Danny Conklin
Rissa and Lee Cutler
Maryjean Domenick
Jane E Friedland
Sharon and Jerry Goldberg
Leslie and Glenn Green
Rachelle and Jeffrey Harmer
Liz and Irving Kadesh
Kathy Kimball-Wurster
Raena Korenman
Karen Levin
Gail and Ken Oliver
Paul Pomerantz
Gilbert Rashbaum
Arlene Ross
Rabbis Rachel and Marcus Rubenstein
Doris and Steven J. Rubinsky
Dr. Jerry and Barbara Wittner
AUGUST 2022
By Raena Korenman in memory of Pam Levine’s mom, Mimi.
By Raena Korenman in memory of Abbe Distelburger’s dad, Seymour.
By Rabbi Jacob Rosner in honor of Dr. Barry Hyman for being chosen as CAI’s volunteer of the year.
By Sherree Beth Bena KaneGraber in memory of Matthew (Eliezer) Brunner z’I. A card was sent to Bonnie Brunner.
To the Carol and Harold Levine Endowment Fund in memory of Abbe Distelburger’s father by Carol Levine.
To the Carol and Harold Levine Endowment Fund in honor of Emma
Simon’s Bat Mitzvah by Carol Levine. A card was sent to Cookie and Steve
Simon.
To the Heather and Elliot Friedman Endowment Fund in
memory of Elaine Tuttleman by Heather and Elliot Friedman. A card was
sent to Jackie Tuttleman-Bender.
By Marcia and Michael Wodka in memory of Abbe Distelburger’s father.
To the Goldberger Holocaust Education Fund in memory of Abbe Distelburger’s father by Sharon and Jerome Goldberg.
To the Levy Family Endowment by Barbara and Jerry Wittner in
celebration of the 50th anniversary of Susan and George Levy.
SEPTEMBER 2022
By Raena Korenman to the Levy Family Endowment Fund,
in Memory of Carol Mardon, beloved sister of George Levy. A card was
sent to Susan & George Levy.
By Abby Wolf & Gregg Feigelson, in Memory of Regina & Morris Wolf.
By Karen Levin to the Levy Family Endowment Fund, in Memory of
Carol, beloved sister of George Levy. A card was sent to Susan &
George Levy.
By Marla & Scott Levinson & family to
the Leslie A. Handler Memorial Fund, in Honor of Lois Handler’s special
birthday. A card was sent to Lois Handler.
By Marsha &
Morris Sobel to the Sobel Family Endowment Fund, in Memory of Steven
Fried, beloved brother of Nava Herzog. A card was sent to Nava Herzog.
By Marsha & Morris Sobel to the Sobel Family Endowment Fund,
in Memory of Carol Mardon, beloved sister of George Levy. A card was
sent to George Levy.
By Marsha & Morris Sobel to the
Sobel Family Endowment Fund, in Memory of Herb Sandler, stepfather of
Paul Hoffner. A card was sent to Paul Hoffner.
OCTOBER 2022
By Raena Korenman to the Endick-Korenman Endowment
Fund, in Memory of Steven Fried, beloved brother of Nava Herzog. A card
was sent to Nava Herzog.
By Dr. Sondra Tuckfelt in support of
the work of the CRC, in Memory of Jean Kallus, beloved wife of Harvey
Kallus. A card was sent to Harvey Kallus.
NOVEMBER 2022
To the Distelburger Endowment Fund for Carla and
Geoff Chanin in Honor of the birth of their granddaughter, Talia Elice
by Abbe and Joseph Distelburger. A card has been sent to the Carla and
Geoff Chanin.
To the Distelburger Endowment Fund in Memory of
Lisa Klein’s husband, Tedd Klein by Abbe and Joseph Distelburger. A
card has been sent to Lisa Klein.
Honoring Georgia
Mason’s 36 years of employment with us. Mazel Tov! Forgive us in
advance, as we are still receiving contributions honoring Georgia. If
you don’t see your name listed, send an email or call so we can add you
next month. Contributions have been made by:
Marion and Jules Levine
Rhonda & William Carrick
Sherrill & Stacey Lazarus
Linda & Scott Chudow
Louise Silver
Charles Lesser
Harriet & Abraham Lefkowitz
Pam & David Levine
Rabbi Rebecca Shinder
Abbe & Joseph Distelburger
Rita & Michael Forrester
Diane Fried
Jane Friedland
Marnie Henrie
Paula Kelson
Rabbi Douglas Kohn
Harriet & Abraham Lefkowitz
Sheila Levinstein
Rose & Marvin Levy
Connie & David Littman
Beth & Steve Moses
Sherri & Andrew Pavloff
Barbara & Jeffrey Rubin
Aviva & Rabbi Joel Schwab
Gary Shachter
Deacon Peter Haight
Mona & Ian Rieger
Joan & Michael Gittelsohn
Susan & George Levy
Lorraine Wernow
Wendy Cedar
Sharon & Jerry Goldberg
Diane & Bob Wolfe
Joyce & Gary Waschitz
Diane Brown-Stewart
Paula Lafond
Gail & Robert Kulak
Rabbis Rachel & Marcus Rubenstein
Robert Schroeder
Raena Korenman
Roberta & Allen Nakagawa
Louise & Dean Scher
Lucy & Larry Fox
Leslie & Glenn Green
Sharon & Richard Ball
Sheila Ornstein
DECEMBER 2022
In honor of Georgia Mason’s 36 years of employment with us, contributions have been made by:
Linda & Ken Madoff
Kimberly & Lawrence Mayer
Risa & Ira Neustadt
Annette Benjamin
Steve Rubinsky
Gail & Danny Conklin
Forgive us in advance, as we are still receiving contributions
honoring Georgia. If you don’t see your name listed, send an email or
call so we can add you next month.
To our annual campaign by Barbara Kahn in Memory of her beloved husband, Howard Kahn.
To The Dlugatz Family Endowment Fund by Janice & Harvey Silverstone, in Honor of Martin Dlugatz's 80th birthday.
To the Dlugatz Family Endowment Fund by Carol Levine, in Honor of Martin Dlugatz's 80th birthday.