Class of 2007 Graduation GRAD PARTY
at Shabbos House Jewish Student Center
 Sunday, May 13th 2007 5:00-7:00pm at Shabbos House

Grad Party - Farewell to the UAlbany Class of 2007 at Shabbos House
UAlbany Class of 2007 active at the Shabbos House Chabad Jewish Student Center, University at Albany Hillel and in the UAlbany Jewish Community.

SEATED L-R: Aviva Snyder (UAlbany Hillel director), Justin Hirsch, David Rozen, Moshe Rubin on lap, Ariel Lipper, Mike Landsman, Kimi Wolk, Sara Rubin on lap, Rabbi Mendel and Raizy Rubin (Shabbos House co-directors), Alexandra Newman, Mushky Rubin on right of sign, Ilana Nathan, Chani Rubin and Mirvari Tzvaygenbaum.

STANDING L-R: Elliot Cowen (Hillel engagement associate ‘06-’07), Daniel Small, Brian Landesman, Jeff Goldstein, Ethan Grubman, Jenn Rosenblum, Josh Sisskind, Mike Kupferberg, Mike Sloman, John Taylor, Steve Linder, Sara Berger, Zohar Kastner, Erin Jeffrey, Josh Levine, Arielle Krasner, Marc Hayut, Natalie Lesser, Shaun Bennett, Wendy Miller, Dana Gialanella, Laura Novello, Laura Gerson, Halle Steinberg, Lisa Dadush, Danyel Goldberg, Tara Beth Corn.

NOT PICTURED: Talia Ashworth, Andrew Rackoff, David Fooden, Dan Caplan, Danielle Israelove, Harlan Rozenberg, Jason Nussbaum, Jillian Berke, Lisa Steklof, Orly Hindy, Riza Oze, Ryan Tokarski.

GRADUATES INCLUDE Spring, Summer and Fall 2007 graduates and Masters degrees.
 
Top three are graduating, bottom three are freshmen coming up the ranks and bringing new life into the UAlbany Jewish community. A doctoral student, Joy Newman with two graduating seniors - Shaun Bennett and Ally Newman. Rabbi Mendel presents a SH cookbook (with inscribed letter) to senior Dave Rozen, well-known around campus for his school spirit and efforts.
Mr. Robert Herman speaks to the Graduates, about freedom and responsibility, mostly using humor. Raizy presents Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Bea Herman with a Shabbos House Cookbook. Zohar after receiving his  "UAlbany Chamsa" gift from Aviva Snyder, director of UAlbany Hillel.
Ariel is one fine food tester. Coming from his Brooklyn expertise - not bad at all. The food at the Grad Party is a special treat. homemade sesame chicken, pepper steak... Happy Ilana is finishing her masters program in education. Marissa (r) will be on Hamag and L'chaim boards next year. Mazal Tov to Laura and Natalie - Laura is off to Medical School and Natalia is off to Law School, both (probably headed) for PA.
Raizy with graduating seniors and undergrads at the annual Shabbos House Grad Party...

 
Watching the "Photo-Memories" Powerpoint presentation to the music of Shloime Dach's "The Candles seem to say: Welcome Home!" Freshmen year pictures, flashbacks of various events, times with friends...


THE EVENT
began with a hot-buffet featuring the special hot dishes Raizy prepares for the annual Grad-Party: Sesame Chicken, Pepper-Steak, Mini-Meatballs and Shells, Rice, grilled Veggies, fruit and cookie platters, and a little Sangria for the seniors. Followed by the Phoot-Memories powerpoint slideshow.

SPEAKER
Guest speaker this year was Mr. Bob Herman, who spoke to the students about balancing freedom and responsibility as Jews and as Americans, and shared humorous stories and jokes with the students. Bob Herman served in senior staff positions for the NYS Assembly and Senate, was Assistant Director of Division of the Budget, directed the commission for the Constitutional Convention in 1967, and retired from government in 1999 as director for Traffic Safety. He did fiscal consulting for Greece, Turkey, India, Peru and Iran. Today, from his home in nearby Slingerlands, he has become one of the most read American writers in China through his magazine columns and witty “Bob-isms”.

SENIOR ROAST
led by Craig Messer ‘09, presented with Ariel Lipper, Rachel Barnehama, and Marissa Butensky.

PRESENTATIONS & GIFTS

Shabbos House > Graduates:

Rabbi Mendel and Raizy of Shabbos House presented all graduates with a Shabbos House Cookbook along with a personal letter highlighting the individual achievements and contributions of each graduate.

In addition, fourteen seniors were presented with a certificate recognizing their completion of several semesters (for some - four years!) of “Torah Tuesdays” study at Shabbos House.

Twelve were presented with special gifts engraved with recognition for their exceptional service and dedication to the community.

Stethescope
LAURA NOVELLO listening, tapping the core & helping Shabbos House never miss a beat
Thermometer
MIKE LANDSMAN original Shabbos House meteorologist
Battery
DANYEL GOLDBERG energizing enthusiasm & spirit
Compass
ZOHAR KASTNER global vision with detailed direction
Mini-Transmission Gear
STEVE LINDER smooth running under the Jewish UAlbany-hood
Bookend
JUSTIN HIRSCH so many stories & meaningful support
Letter-Sorter
WENDY MILLER enhancing many facets of Jewish UAlbany
Dry-Erase Board
ILANA NATHAN un-erasable educational moments
Mirror
ALLY NEWMAN “one heart reflects another...” shared vision & treasured friendship
Sharpener
DANIEL SMALL good points & sharp ideas
Book on Language
JOHN TAYLOR fascination with words and focus in prayer
Socket Extender
SHACHAR LUZ sharing hi-volt grounded spiritual energy integrating plugs & sockets extending the Shabbos House circuit

UAlbany Hillel > Graduates:

Aviva Snyder, director of UAlbany Hillel presented each graduate with a framed UAlbany “Chamsa” custom-designed by Elliot Cowen, outgoing Hillel engagement associate. It features a faded picture of UAlbany’s fountain-day in the center, with the traveler’s blessing all around in Hebrew and English.

Graduates > Shabbos House:

This year’s senior class gift was a state-of-the-art HP computer system, super-speed and super-capable, for use at Shabbos House. It came along with a photo-printer, scanner and copier, and a wide LCD flat screen. (Thank you!!!)

Graduates > UAlbany Hillel:

A set of new Mezuzot scrolls and beautiful covers for Chapel House.

See photos of University at Albany Graduation Weekend 2007 at Shabbos House
This year our Class photo was featured in full-color on the front cover of The Jewish World
weekly newspaper in the May 24 2007 edition. Full-width, over the fold!
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