Ahavat Yisrael in the News

Ahavat Yisrael commemorates 13th anniversary, honors members

Rockland Journal News 6/28/08

Ahavat Yisrael, an Orthodox Jewish congregation in Wesley Hills, commemorated the 13th anniversary of the synagogue's founding with a dinner at Town & Country in Congers. Mayor David Goldsmith was presented with a community service award in recognition for the 12 years he spent as trustee formulating law and policy for the village of Wesley Hills. Also honored was Dorit Hermann-Chasen, a pediatric dentist at Rockland Pediatric Dental in New City. Hermann-Chasen heads a committee that provides food to convalescing community members and for families mourning the loss of loved ones. Tzipora and Jeffrey Levin were also honored. Jeffrey Levin, an attorney in New York City, leads Daf Yomi (Talmud study) at the synagogue. Tzipora Levin is Ahavat Yisrael's Sisterhood president, and has organized many fundraisers.

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