1,300 support Achiezer at gala in Atlantic Beach

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Achiezer’s annual gala last Sunday evening at The Sands Atlantic Beach was attended by more than 1,300 enthusiastic participants, including dozens of rabbonim and nearly a dozen elected officials, showcasing the feeling of camaraderie and unity which has become synonymous with organization. 

The evening was laced with a feeling of achdus and purpose, and the gala’s tagline “We are ALL Achiezer,” was truly felt. Many of the attendees have been recipients of Achiezer’s programs — they were there both to show their appreciation and to help.   

Master of Ceremonies Adam Mirzoeff welcomed the rabbonim, community leaders and dignitaries in attendance.  Senator Chuck Schumer spoke eloquently about his great connection to the Bender family, stemming all the way back to his involvement together with Rabbi Yaakov Bender (father of Achiezer’s founder and president, Rabbi Boruch Ber Bender) in the inception of Flatbush Hatzalah many years ago.  He also spoke about Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to the Congress and promised that he will “to keep Am Yisrael Chai.” His statements were met with a standing ovation. 

Mirzoeff also gave honor to the late Mayor of Cedarhurst, Andrew Parise, who served our community with devotion and commitment, as well as Joseph Sanford Jr., a young fireman who recently died in the line of duty in the Five Towns, and our local police and fire departments.

All assembled recited a perek of tehillim, led by Trustee Ronald Lowinger, after which Chairman Shulie Wollman thanked everyone for their belief in Achiezer, and that they are all a part of Achiezer. 

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