Ten years ago, a group of excited pioneers set off on a journey to reimagine Jewish spiritual community for the 21st century, and thanks to the hands and hearts of so many committed co-creators, the Lab/Shul community was born.
So many of you were there from the beginning and even more of you have joined us along the way. Together we’ve been through celebrations and holidays, transitions and tough times, and we are thrilled to celebrate the wonderful milestone with you at our upcoming 10th Anniversary Gala on June 12, 2023 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage/A Living Memorial to the Holocaust.
At the Gala we will be recognizing a “Milestone Minyan” — ten categories of community members who have helped shape the very essence of Lab/Shul. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty, the evening promises to be spectacular, filled with artistic ritual, enchanting music, sumptuous cuisine, and inspiring conversations. We hope you will join us to celebrate all of our collective accomplishments and toast to Lab/Shul’s next chapter.
June 12, 2023
6:00PM-9:30PM EDT
6:00PM: Cocktail / Mocktail Hour
7:00PM: Dinner, Celebration Rituals & Dessert
9:30PM: After Party w/DJ Party Girl!
Museum of Jewish Heritage/A Living Memorial to the Holocaust,
36 Battery Place, NYC
First & Newest Lab/Shul Babies
“Raising the Bar” B Mitzvah Educator
Jodi Cohen & L. Michael Graver (z’l) Legacy Award Recipient
Jodi Cohen & L. Michael Graver (z’l) Legacy Award Recipient
Artist & Ritualist
Social Justice Changemaker
Founding
Co-Creators
Founding Co-Creators
Founding
Board Members
Founding Board Members
Storahtelling Maven & Lab/Jr. Educator
10 Year B Mitzvah Anniversary
10 Year Wedding Anniversary
Lab/Shul Staff: Past & Present
Gala Co-Chairs
Sarah Connors & Michael Dorf
Host Committee (in formation)
Cheryl Whaley & Eric Aboaf, Michelle Freedman & Jerry Block, Jacquie & Todd Brecher, Dina Friedman, Sally Gottesman, Janee Graver, Karen Hershey & Larry Green, Debbie & Stuart Himmelfarb, Craig Kanarick, Benjamin Krevolin, Renee Cherow-O’Leary and John O’Leary, Ora & Chuck Ramat, Joyce & Steve Rosenthal, Marnie Berk & Jon Silvan, Franny Silverman & Mike Newman, Jen Pehr & Jon Ross, Wendy Shlensky, Jeremy Sokolic
SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS:
PREMIER RESERVED SEATING
SPONSORS (IN FORMaTION)
PREFERRED SEATING
GENERAL ADMISSION
(1 Ticket)
*LAB/SHUL VISIONARY CIRCLE:
Lab/Shul Partners who contribute $10K and above annually are invited to join the Visionary Circle, a think tank and social network led by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie that addresses challenging and controversial issues facing the Jewish community. The salons feature Rabbi Amichai and other guest teachers, leading study sessions and discussions through a lens of inclusivity, progress and justice, and utilizing Jewish texts as sources of context. With Lab/Shul’s Everybody Friendly mission as a driving force, Visionary Circle topics include inclusivity and post-tribalism; patrilineal descent, racism, intermarriage; God and theology, prayer; Israel-American politics, antisemitism, etc.
Blessings
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Mazel Tov on your first decade. Keep on going strong.
Jim Wolin
May the Lab/Shul community flourish and make Judaism and the world more equitable and loving.
Elissa Buxbaum
Mazal Tov on 10 years! So proud to work with you!
Amanda Miller
WOW! 10! Especially big love/ahava raba to our beloved daughter Sunny who just turned 10 AND to other honorees Shawn Shafner, Raising the Bar B'mitzvah honoree Ari Brown, and Lab/Shul staff past and present who have contributed to the growth and thriving of our kiddo formally and informally!
Franny Silverman & Michael Newman
All blessings for your flourishing into the future. Gratitude for the gift that you are and all that you all give.
Lisa Sokolov
To Milestone Minyan and everyone at Lab/shul, may we have peace, justice, and love.
Ruth Price & Stephen Thake
Much happiness and love to Rhona, Peter and Jack. You nurture my family and help us bloom. Xoxo
Lois Goldman
Long live Lab/Shul!! May it furnish the future flowering of all people, and all beings!
Shawn Shafner
Mazal Tov and thank you for all whom have made Lab/Shul the amazing place that it is!
Janee Graver
I love you all!
Melissa Shaw
Congrats on 10 beautiful years!!! So sad to not be able to celebrate these milestones in person with all of our friends and family at Lab/Shul.
Rachel & Kris Brown
WOW! 10! Especially big love/ahava raba to our beloved daughter Sunny who just turned 10 AND to other honorees Shawn Shafner, Raising the Bar B'mitzvah honoree Ari Brown, and Lab/Shul staff past and present who have contributed to the growth and thriving of our kiddo formally and informally!
Franny Silverman & Michael Newman
Mazal Tov on 10 years! So proud to work with you!
Amanda Miller
Much love and mazel tov to Rhona, Peter, and Jack. So happy to know you and to be celebrating you. xx
Carol Einhorn
I am a new member and I am so excited to be stepping into this community. I have been greeted with immense kindness, thoughtfulness, joy, warmth, and humor and can't wait to continue my learning! Mazels all around!
Tara Giancaspro
Gratitude
Jeffrey Grover
Let’s work for peace and equality
L Jordan Cohn & Daniella Tineo-Cohn
May Lab Shul continue to blossom and extend its branches of learning, community and social justice far and wide. May the fruits and flowering of this endeavor bring peace, justice, spirit and love to the world for decades to come.
Dr. Renee Cherow-O'Leary & Dr. John V. O'Leary
Many Mazels Lab Shul. I'm thrilled to call you MY spiritual community and home. You've given me haven not quite your 10 years and every year I grow more. You fill me up. Thank you.
Wendy Shlensky
Gd bless Rabbi Amichai always.
Stephanie Goldstone
A blessing in honor of Rhona Silverbush, Jack Nierenberg and Peter Vogelsang.
Rob Silverbush
Mazel Tov Rhona! Love,
The Trencher Family
Mazal tov to Rhona and Peter and Jack for being recognized with this special honor! Love you!!!!
Arielle, Oren, Noam, Talia & Aviv Poleg
THANK YOU founders and members. May Lab/Shul prosper and all have peace.
Diane Sacks
Mazel Tov! to all especially Aaron Friedman
CarolJoe Friedman
Congratulations Aaron Friedman!!
Amy Korpus
Mazel Tov Aaron Friedman! This or any honor is VERY well deserved!
Barry Magen
A blessing in honor of Rhona, Peter and Jack.
Sharon Ades
A blessing in honor of Shawn Shafner.
Jon Ross & Jen Pehr
May Lab/shul continue it's amazing breakthrough innovations redefining Judaism for our time.
Neal Kaunfer
Mazel tov to Aaron Friedman and the Lab/shul family
Lois & Leonard Sharzer
What a Wonderful Community! Thank you!
Roxanne & Michael Greenstein
I’m so excited to celebrate all of these incredible people!
Rachel Figurasmith
We applaud all that you have created to support justice and healing and creative expression through all these years.
Laurie Schwartz, Stuart Friedman & Anna Schwartz
May we be Safe, Sound, and Happy <3
Luis Burgos
May you continue to innovate, grow, and fuel beautiful spirituality to all who find you for years to come
Stephen Silva
In honor of my beautiful family, RHONA SILVERBUSH, PETER VOGELSANG & my grandson JACK NIERENBERG. With much love for them I donate to an incredible institution--Lab/Shul.
Aliza Erber
Mazal tov, Shawn, you wonderful guru of care, joy, Torah and poop.
Tehilah Eisenstadt
Congrats Rhona, Peter & Jack
Quall/Jacobs Family
Mazal tov to Lab/Shul and Jonathan and Brian on these wonderful milestones.
Faryn Rudnick
Aaron Friedman, may you continue to inspire B-Mitzvah students with your comedy, kindness & caring.
Andrew Davies
Warmest congratulations, dear Jonathan and Brian!!! Much love,
Tim & David
Mazal tov to Lab/Shul and all the honorees!!
Nina Kantrowitz
Kol Hakavod to Rhona, Jack and Peter! Love,
Lori and Tom
To the entire Milestone Minyan -- We are honored to be in your company! Bravo/a for all that you each bring to Lab/Shul. How very lucky we are!. May every Lab/Shul-er in this Milestone Minyan and beyond continue to bring their individual gifts to the creation of this magical community.
Rhona Silverbush and Peter Vogelsang
The gift of community is the best gift ever.
Melissa Iachan
May the Lab/Shul community flourish and make Judaism and the world more equitable and loving.
Elissa Buxbaum
Mazel tov to two amazing people on 10 years of marriage. Love,
Aunt Linda and Uncle Larry
Sunny! 10 years of Lab/Shul and YOU! We love you and love this community.
CLE Silvermans
Happy Anniversary, Jonathan and Brian!
Ellen Fries
Mazel Tov to all those who have supported the Raising the Bar cohorts!
Falquier Family
In honor of Boris Khmelnitskiy.
Dana Sachs
Mazal tov!
Annalee Cohen
Mazal Tov to Jonathan and Brian on your 10th anniversary! Love,
Lisa and Joel, your Canadian cousins
We are grateful for the joy, wisdom, and laughter that Aaron brought to our lives! Mazel Tov!
Sparks-Pescovitz Family
Thank you and to many more.
Lisa Medoff
Sending love and congratulations to Jonathan and Brian.
Julia Greenberg
Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, shehecheyanu, v'kiy'manu, v'higiyanu laz'man hazeh.
Robin Hayeems
Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie you changed my life forever. Brian and Jonathan sending love and joy.
Paul Kates
Thank you Lab/Shul for all you do!
Kristopher Brown
Mazl tov!! It's been a pleasure to join you musically over the years!
Jessie Reagen Mann
Mazal Tov
Elisabeth Cranna
Shawn - We are so happy you are in our lives (and in the Lab/Shul minyan too!) Mazel Tov on this award! Love and blessings,
Alice, Ezra, Cai and Sally
Mazal tov!
Alyssa Katz
Jordan Cohen
Shawny, may you see, experience, and trust the delight you prolifically generate for so many of us.
Jake Goodman
Blessings for another decade of abiding love and mystical delights in the divine orchard/pardes.
Stosh Cotler
Shawn! I’m so glad your beautiful soul and your beautiful work is being recognised! Much Love,
Brian Gelfand
Thank you for all you do for this community :) and Thank you Shawn Shafner for your truly inspiring compassion, curiosity, creativity and joy! So proud of you!
Fareed Mostoufi
Mazel tov and love to Jonathan, Brian and Boris!
Andrew Jacobs
Dear Rhona, Peter and Jack -- Mazel tov on this well-deserved recognition of all you do to make the world a better, richer, more inclusive place for everyone. Sending love!
Janet and Richard
Shawny, may you see, experience, and trust the delight you prolifically generate for so many of us.
Jake Goodman
Blessings for another decade of abiding love and mystical delights in the divine orchard/pardes.
Stosh Cotler
Shawn - We are so happy you are in our lives (and in the Lab/Shul minyan too!) Mazel Tov on this award! Love and blessings,
Alice, Ezra, Cai and Sally
Mazal Tov!
Elisabeth Cranna
Mazel tov to Lori Roth Gale, and THANK YOU for your empathic, sensitive, generous and open-hearted holding of the Kaddish Club.
Jennifer Bleyer
Way to go, Lab/Shul! Wishing everyone so much love and endless blessings for what will surely be a wonderful celebration!
Emily Cohen
In Honor of Jonathan Cohen & Brian Kates.
Asaf
To Brian & Jonathan: May you both continue to be blessed with good health, happiness, success and love.
Mom & Dad, Meredith & David, Maya & Chandler
Mazel tov to the 1st Raising the Bar Cohort!
Amir Bar-Lev
Lab/Shul, thanks to you, my interracial & interfaith family found a Jewish home. I had been searching for so many years...So grateful to be part of this amazing community! Mazel Tov on your 10 year anniversary!!
Lisa Suzuki
Congratulations to Lab/Shul and Aaron Friedman on this momentous anniversary.
Rebecca Sharzer
Congratulations, Lab/Shul! You've created such a beautiful community in NYC and the world. Love,
Summer & Nathaniel
Dear Rhona, Peter & Jack, Mazel Tov on this great honor. Love,
Varda & Neal
In honour of Jonathan and Brian.
Michael Soberman
For Shawn, who tells stories and sees people with an open heart.
Leigh Goldenberg
Todah Rabah.
Dara Kessler
All the best, Marques!
Your Temple Sinai Family
Mazel Tov, Sunny! 10 years of You and Lab/Shul! Opportunities Abound! We love you!
Bubbie & Zadie
Thank You Marques for all the light you bring to the world!
Debra & David Zaslow
Marques Hollie, you’re a damn tzadik! We’re all very lucky to have been affected by your Torah!
Lex Rofeberg
Mazel tov x10 to Maggid Marquest Hollie and the whole Lab/Shul community!
Cantor Josh Breitzer
Mazel Tov to Jonathan & Brian, celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary!
Jim Spatz & Val MacDonald
I offer a blessing and contribution to honor the amazing L/S Ritual Leader, Lori Roth Gale!
John Berman
May Lab/Shul continue for generations to come!
Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison
There's so many people on this list that I want to honor/thank. Special shout out to Shawn Shafner!
Sara Beth Berman
Mazel Tov to all the Honorees. And to Lab/Shul & Rabbi Amichai for always keeping Judaism relevant!
Steve Cohen, Kirk Iwanowski & Lily Cohen-Iwanowski
Congratulations to Boris Khmelnitskiy.
Jane Hong
Sending well wishes.
Nikki Ho-Shing
A blessing in honor of Jen Pehr, Jon Ross, and Jamie Pehr-Ross.
Sally & Chuck Pehr
Mazel tov on ten years of inspiration, with special blessing to Sunny Newman on her fabulous 10 years!
Ellen Lippmann
So many blessings to Lab/Shul and all the honorees. Mazal tov!!!
Mijanou Mosher
Mazel tov to the Lab/Shul community and looking forward to the next 10 years of love and creativity.
Melanie Baise
Go GENerate go!!! And keep on going strong!
Miriam Tetelbom
Dear Brian and Jonathan, Happy 10th Anniversary! XO
Carol & Bob
Congratulations on this milestone, Jonathan and Brian! Wishing you all the best! Warmly,
Tamar
Love to all!
HanaKyle Moranz
Love from Jodie and David from Temple Sinai.
Jodie & David
Deep thanks to all of you who are creating and nurturing the blessing that is Lab/Shul!
Christy & Robert Lee-Engel
Mazel Tov on 10 years! And a special shout out to Sunny Newman and Shawn Shafner! xoxo
Laura Silverman
Congratulations to LabShul, and all the menschy honorees!
Lucien Rothenstein
Mazel
William Yotive
Brian and Jonathan - Many blessings on your anniversary! We love to engage in Jewish prayer.
Elizabeth Wilson
Celebrating Sunny and Lab/Shul on these first 10 magical years of growth.
Imani Chapman
In honor of the love Brian & Jonathan celebrate together & lavish on those around them.
Nancy Allen
ARTHOUSE.NYC blesses Shawn Shafner for his invaluable work on the Hero Art Project on the National Mall.
ARTHOUSE.NYC
Mazal tov Lab/Shul! Thank you for all you do to improve the world!
Ella Levitt
Woohoo, Lab/Shul!! Mazal tov. xoxoxo,
Galeet Dardashti
For Boris, Jonathan and Brian.
David Raper
Keep the music going, allowing us to sing and our spirits to soar.
Judith Greenberg
In honor of Aaron Friedman and the wonderful gifts he brings to the world.
Daniel Hirshon
So proud of all my storahfolk, esp Shawn and the SilverNewmans! Xo,
Dee
Congrats on making it to 10!
Alicia Fowler
Mazel Tov & Love to Rhona, Honoree and Teacher Extraordinaire.
Rafie & Family
Brian and Jonathan - You guys are the best! We love you! xoxo,
Elise & Ali
May Lab/Shul continue to blossom and grow until 120!
Matt Nosanchuk
Spread the word of justice.
Fran Moss
The Jewish world is so fortunate to have you recharging ritual. I’m grateful to be in the same city.
Michelle Dardashti
In honor of Lori Roth Gale.
Brynna Fish
St. James takes a moment to give thanks for Lab/Shul. On your 10th Anniversary, we celebrate the creativity, partnership, advocacy and presence of your power filled place in the world. May we continue to stand together as Wisdom of the Infinite speaks to your heart and soul!
Rev. Dr. Derrick McQueen & St. James Presbyterian Church
May you continue to inspire, to educate and to provide a spiritual home to all who seek it.
Sarah Goodman
Appreciation to all honorees and special blessing to Liz Hirsch and Karen Pratt for health and joy.
Renee Cherow-O'Leary & John O'Leary
Mazel tov Rhona, Peter & Jack.
Elizabeth Klein
Mazel tov Jonathan and Brian!
Howard Fetner
Mazel Tov on your first decade. Keep on going strong.
Jim Wolin
May the Lab/Shul community flourish and make Judaism and the world more equitable and loving.
Elissa Buxbaum
Mazal Tov on 10 years! So proud to work with you!
Amanda Miller
WOW! 10! Especially big love/ahava raba to our beloved daughter Sunny who just turned 10 AND to other honorees Shawn Shafner, Raising the Bar B'mitzvah honoree Ari Brown, and Lab/Shul staff past and present who have contributed to the growth and thriving of our kiddo formally and informally!
Franny Silverman & Michael Newman
All blessings for your flourishing into the future. Gratitude for the gift that you are and all that you all give.
Lisa Sokolov
To Milestone Minyan and everyone at Lab/shul, may we have peace, justice, and love.
Ruth Price & Stephen Thake
Much happiness and love to Rhona, Peter and Jack. You nurture my family and help us bloom. Xoxo
Lois Goldman
Long live Lab/Shul!! May it furnish the future flowering of all people, and all beings!
Shawn Shafner
Mazal Tov and thank you for all whom have made Lab/Shul the amazing place that it is!
Janee Graver
I love you all!
Melissa Shaw
Congrats on 10 beautiful years!!! So sad to not be able to celebrate these milestones in person with all of our friends and family at Lab/Shul.
Rachel & Kris Brown
WOW! 10! Especially big love/ahava raba to our beloved daughter Sunny who just turned 10 AND to other honorees Shawn Shafner, Raising the Bar B'mitzvah honoree Ari Brown, and Lab/Shul staff past and present who have contributed to the growth and thriving of our kiddo formally and informally!
Franny Silverman & Michael Newman
Mazal Tov on 10 years! So proud to work with you!
Amanda Miller
Much love and mazel tov to Rhona, Peter, and Jack. So happy to know you and to be celebrating you. xx
Carol Einhorn
I am a new member and I am so excited to be stepping into this community. I have been greeted with immense kindness, thoughtfulness, joy, warmth, and humor and can't wait to continue my learning! Mazels all around!
Tara Giancaspro
Gratitude
Jeffrey Grover
Let’s work for peace and equality
L Jordan Cohn & Daniella Tineo-Cohn
May Lab Shul continue to blossom and extend its branches of learning, community and social justice far and wide. May the fruits and flowering of this endeavor bring peace, justice, spirit and love to the world for decades to come.
Dr. Renee Cherow-O'Leary & Dr. John V. O'Leary
Many Mazels Lab Shul. I'm thrilled to call you MY spiritual community and home. You've given me haven not quite your 10 years and every year I grow more. You fill me up. Thank you.
Wendy Shlensky
Gd bless Rabbi Amichai always.
Stephanie Goldstone
A blessing in honor of Rhona Silverbush, Jack Nierenberg and Peter Vogelsang.
Rob Silverbush
Mazel Tov Rhona! Love,
The Trencher Family
Mazal tov to Rhona and Peter and Jack for being recognized with this special honor! Love you!!!!
Arielle, Oren, Noam, Talia & Aviv Poleg
THANK YOU founders and members. May Lab/Shul prosper and all have peace.
Diane Sacks
Mazel Tov! to all especially Aaron Friedman
CarolJoe Friedman
Congratulations Aaron Friedman!!
Amy Korpus
Mazel Tov Aaron Friedman! This or any honor is VERY well deserved!
Barry Magen
A blessing in honor of Rhona, Peter and Jack.
Sharon Ades
A blessing in honor of Shawn Shafner.
Jon Ross & Jen Pehr
May Lab/shul continue it's amazing breakthrough innovations redefining Judaism for our time.
Neal Kaunfer
Mazel tov to Aaron Friedman and the Lab/shul family
Lois & Leonard Sharzer
What a Wonderful Community! Thank you!
Roxanne & Michael Greenstein
I’m so excited to celebrate all of these incredible people!
Rachel Figurasmith
We applaud all that you have created to support justice and healing and creative expression through all these years.
Laurie Schwartz, Stuart Friedman & Anna Schwartz
May we be Safe, Sound, and Happy <3
Luis Burgos
May you continue to innovate, grow, and fuel beautiful spirituality to all who find you for years to come
Stephen Silva
In honor of my beautiful family, RHONA SILVERBUSH, PETER VOGELSANG & my grandson JACK NIERENBERG. With much love for them I donate to an incredible institution--Lab/Shul.
Aliza Erber
Mazal tov, Shawn, you wonderful guru of care, joy, Torah and poop.
Tehilah Eisenstadt
Congrats Rhona, Peter & Jack
Quall/Jacobs Family
Mazal tov to Lab/Shul and Jonathan and Brian on these wonderful milestones.
Faryn Rudnick
Aaron Friedman, may you continue to inspire B-Mitzvah students with your comedy, kindness & caring.
Andrew Davies
Warmest congratulations, dear Jonathan and Brian!!! Much love,
Tim & David
Mazal tov to Lab/Shul and all the honorees!!
Nina Kantrowitz
Kol Hakavod to Rhona, Jack and Peter! Love,
Lori and Tom
To the entire Milestone Minyan -- We are honored to be in your company! Bravo/a for all that you each bring to Lab/Shul. How very lucky we are!. May every Lab/Shul-er in this Milestone Minyan and beyond continue to bring their individual gifts to the creation of this magical community.
Rhona Silverbush and Peter Vogelsang
The gift of community is the best gift ever.
Melissa Iachan
May the Lab/Shul community flourish and make Judaism and the world more equitable and loving.
Elissa Buxbaum
Mazel tov to two amazing people on 10 years of marriage. Love,
Aunt Linda and Uncle Larry
Sunny! 10 years of Lab/Shul and YOU! We love you and love this community.
CLE Silvermans
Happy Anniversary, Jonathan and Brian!
Ellen Fries
Mazel Tov to all those who have supported the Raising the Bar cohorts!
Falquier Family
In honor of Boris Khmelnitskiy.
Dana Sachs
Mazal tov!
Annalee Cohen
Mazal Tov to Jonathan and Brian on your 10th anniversary! Love,
Lisa and Joel, your Canadian cousins
We are grateful for the joy, wisdom, and laughter that Aaron brought to our lives! Mazel Tov!
Sparks-Pescovitz Family
Thank you and to many more.
Lisa Medoff
Sending love and congratulations to Jonathan and Brian.
Julia Greenberg
Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, shehecheyanu, v'kiy'manu, v'higiyanu laz'man hazeh.
Robin Hayeems
Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie you changed my life forever. Brian and Jonathan sending love and joy.
Paul Kates
Thank you Lab/Shul for all you do!
Kristopher Brown
Mazl tov!! It's been a pleasure to join you musically over the years!
Jessie Reagen Mann
Mazal Tov
Elisabeth Cranna
Shawn - We are so happy you are in our lives (and in the Lab/Shul minyan too!) Mazel Tov on this award! Love and blessings,
Alice, Ezra, Cai and Sally
Mazal tov!
Alyssa Katz
Jordan Cohen
Shawny, may you see, experience, and trust the delight you prolifically generate for so many of us.
Jake Goodman
Blessings for another decade of abiding love and mystical delights in the divine orchard/pardes.
Stosh Cotler
Shawn! I’m so glad your beautiful soul and your beautiful work is being recognised! Much Love,
Brian Gelfand
Thank you for all you do for this community :) and Thank you Shawn Shafner for your truly inspiring compassion, curiosity, creativity and joy! So proud of you!
Fareed Mostoufi
Mazel tov and love to Jonathan, Brian and Boris!
Andrew Jacobs
Dear Rhona, Peter and Jack -- Mazel tov on this well-deserved recognition of all you do to make the world a better, richer, more inclusive place for everyone. Sending love!
Janet and Richard
Shawny, may you see, experience, and trust the delight you prolifically generate for so many of us.
Jake Goodman
Blessings for another decade of abiding love and mystical delights in the divine orchard/pardes.
Stosh Cotler
Shawn - We are so happy you are in our lives (and in the Lab/Shul minyan too!) Mazel Tov on this award! Love and blessings,
Alice, Ezra, Cai and Sally
Mazal Tov!
Elisabeth Cranna
Mazel tov to Lori Roth Gale, and THANK YOU for your empathic, sensitive, generous and open-hearted holding of the Kaddish Club.
Jennifer Bleyer
Way to go, Lab/Shul! Wishing everyone so much love and endless blessings for what will surely be a wonderful celebration!
Emily Cohen
In Honor of Jonathan Cohen & Brian Kates.
Asaf
To Brian & Jonathan: May you both continue to be blessed with good health, happiness, success and love.
Mom & Dad, Meredith & David, Maya & Chandler
Mazel tov to the 1st Raising the Bar Cohort!
Amir Bar-Lev
Lab/Shul, thanks to you, my interracial & interfaith family found a Jewish home. I had been searching for so many years...So grateful to be part of this amazing community! Mazel Tov on your 10 year anniversary!!
Lisa Suzuki
Congratulations to Lab/Shul and Aaron Friedman on this momentous anniversary.
Rebecca Sharzer
Congratulations, Lab/Shul! You've created such a beautiful community in NYC and the world. Love,
Summer & Nathaniel
Dear Rhona, Peter & Jack, Mazel Tov on this great honor. Love,
Varda & Neal
In honour of Jonathan and Brian.
Michael Soberman
For Shawn, who tells stories and sees people with an open heart.
Leigh Goldenberg
Todah Rabah.
Dara Kessler
All the best, Marques!
Your Temple Sinai Family
Mazel Tov, Sunny! 10 years of You and Lab/Shul! Opportunities Abound! We love you!
Bubbie & Zadie
Thank You Marques for all the light you bring to the world!
Debra & David Zaslow
Marques Hollie, you’re a damn tzadik! We’re all very lucky to have been affected by your Torah!
Lex Rofeberg
Mazel tov x10 to Maggid Marquest Hollie and the whole Lab/Shul community!
Cantor Josh Breitzer
Mazel Tov to Jonathan & Brian, celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary!
Jim Spatz & Val MacDonald
I offer a blessing and contribution to honor the amazing L/S Ritual Leader, Lori Roth Gale!
John Berman
May Lab/Shul continue for generations to come!
Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison
There's so many people on this list that I want to honor/thank. Special shout out to Shawn Shafner!
Sara Beth Berman
Mazel Tov to all the Honorees. And to Lab/Shul & Rabbi Amichai for always keeping Judaism relevant!
Steve Cohen, Kirk Iwanowski & Lily Cohen-Iwanowski
Congratulations to Boris Khmelnitskiy.
Jane Hong
Sending well wishes.
Nikki Ho-Shing
A blessing in honor of Jen Pehr, Jon Ross, and Jamie Pehr-Ross.
Sally & Chuck Pehr
Mazel tov on ten years of inspiration, with special blessing to Sunny Newman on her fabulous 10 years!
Ellen Lippmann
So many blessings to Lab/Shul and all the honorees. Mazal tov!!!
Mijanou Mosher
Mazel tov to the Lab/Shul community and looking forward to the next 10 years of love and creativity.
Melanie Baise
Go GENerate go!!! And keep on going strong!
Miriam Tetelbom
Dear Brian and Jonathan, Happy 10th Anniversary! XO
Carol & Bob
Congratulations on this milestone, Jonathan and Brian! Wishing you all the best! Warmly,
Tamar
Love to all!
HanaKyle Moranz
Love from Jodie and David from Temple Sinai.
Jodie & David
Deep thanks to all of you who are creating and nurturing the blessing that is Lab/Shul!
Christy & Robert Lee-Engel
Mazel Tov on 10 years! And a special shout out to Sunny Newman and Shawn Shafner! xoxo
Laura Silverman
Congratulations to LabShul, and all the menschy honorees!
Lucien Rothenstein
Mazel
William Yotive
Brian and Jonathan - Many blessings on your anniversary! We love to engage in Jewish prayer.
Elizabeth Wilson
Celebrating Sunny and Lab/Shul on these first 10 magical years of growth.
Imani Chapman
In honor of the love Brian & Jonathan celebrate together & lavish on those around them.
Nancy Allen
ARTHOUSE.NYC blesses Shawn Shafner for his invaluable work on the Hero Art Project on the National Mall.
ARTHOUSE.NYC
Mazal tov Lab/Shul! Thank you for all you do to improve the world!
Ella Levitt
Woohoo, Lab/Shul!! Mazal tov. xoxoxo,
Galeet Dardashti
For Boris, Jonathan and Brian.
David Raper
Keep the music going, allowing us to sing and our spirits to soar.
Judith Greenberg
In honor of Aaron Friedman and the wonderful gifts he brings to the world.
Daniel Hirshon
So proud of all my storahfolk, esp Shawn and the SilverNewmans! Xo,
Dee
Congrats on making it to 10!
Alicia Fowler
Mazel Tov & Love to Rhona, Honoree and Teacher Extraordinaire.
Rafie & Family
Brian and Jonathan - You guys are the best! We love you! xoxo,
Elise & Ali
May Lab/Shul continue to blossom and grow until 120!
Matt Nosanchuk
Spread the word of justice.
Fran Moss
The Jewish world is so fortunate to have you recharging ritual. I’m grateful to be in the same city.
Michelle Dardashti
In honor of Lori Roth Gale.
Brynna Fish
St. James takes a moment to give thanks for Lab/Shul. On your 10th Anniversary, we celebrate the creativity, partnership, advocacy and presence of your power filled place in the world. May we continue to stand together as Wisdom of the Infinite speaks to your heart and soul!
Rev. Dr. Derrick McQueen & St. James Presbyterian Church
May you continue to inspire, to educate and to provide a spiritual home to all who seek it.
Sarah Goodman
Appreciation to all honorees and special blessing to Liz Hirsch and Karen Pratt for health and joy.
Renee Cherow-O'Leary & John O'Leary
Mazel tov Rhona, Peter & Jack.
Elizabeth Klein
Mazel tov Jonathan and Brian!
Howard Fetner