Rabbi Lookstein, you see the future in HaZamir's children.  Congratulations on having earned Zamir's prestigeous

Kinor David Award!
 
Vivian, Director of HaZamir,

and partner Mati, our Maestro and visionary leader, 

the Jewish community is richer and

our future brighter thanks to you!

 

 

 

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Haskel Lookstein

on receiving the

ZCF Kinor David award and much gratitude for

your devotion to Jewish music and continuity.

 

Yasher Koach Mati and Viv! 

 

Bravo HaZamir! 

 

With Love,

Sherry and Henry Stein

 

 

We Celebrate Rabbi Haskel Lookstein 
Who Changed the World with His 
Total Devotion to His People and the State of Israel.

With the Majesty of Audrey By Your Side, 
You Share Your Passion For Life and

Your Commitment to Make It Better.

You Have Enriched Us All.

Vivian and Mati
 

Congratulations to Rabbi Lookstein,

our dear friend,

with deep appreciation for your many years of 

leadership of our community and 

mentorship to us and our children.

 

And, we salute Mati and Vivian Lazar and

all the talented singers of HaZamir, 

for another year of hard work,

musical excellence, and ahavat Yisrael. 

 

With much love and great pride I congratulate the members of the first partnership chapter,

HaZamir Cleveland-Beit She'an.

To our maestros, Hadas Sturman and Lynne Yulish,

kol hakavod for all you do to prepare our singers for the experience of a lifetime.  

To Mati and Vivian, thank you for your vision and commitment to excellence.

To Rabbi Lookstein, congratulations on receiving the ZCF's Kinor David award and

thank you for supporting HaZamir.

Fran Gordon Founder/Producer,

The Sacred Rights, Sacred Song Project

To Our Dear Friends and ZCF Concert Chairs
 Elena and Jay
 

HaZamir Shares its Success With You!
Thank You For Insuring the Success of This Event With Your Hours of Dedicated Work For

The Zamir Choral Foundation.
Your Communal Leadership is Infused With

Passion for the Jewish Arts and the Jewish People.
You Lead by Example and

We are all Beneficiaries of Your Life's Work.

Vivian and Mati
 

Congratulations to Mati and Vivian Lazar

for their vision, their passion and their creation of an unsurpassed International Choir

and a magical musical and spiritual experience

for us all

 

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Haskel Lookstein

 

Yasher Koach to Scott Stein, Conductor, Manhattan Chapter, and to all the Conductors. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anonymous

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kol Hakavod to HaRav Haskel Lookstein 
Modern Day Jewish Hero & Paradigm of Courageous Leadership
Champion of Pluralism, Derech Eretz and Love & Respect for all Jews
Champion of the power of Jewish Choral Music for Klal Yisrael
 
Kol Hakavod to Mati and Vivian
For their brilliant and visionary leadership   

Transforming the Lives of Countless

American and Israeli Jewish Youth through  

HaZamir
Strengthening and Invigorating Klal Yisrael
 
Dr. Hugh & Martha Pollack
 

 

 

 

 

 

With deep gratitude:

to Rabbi Lookstein... a transformative teacher, leader, and rabbi

to Elena Lefkowitz for her dedication, energy, and creativity

to Vivian and Mati for their devotion, vision, and inspiration

to HaZamir DC singers and parents, for making the

dream a reality.

 

Cheryl and Dan Troy and Family

 

 

 

Mazal Tov To
Bobbie Sue Daitch
Who, quietly, behind the scenes, makes a
THUNDEROUS
impact on the Zamir Choral Foundation.
We don't say it enough but we are ever-grateful for your

non-stop energy and attention to detail.
You are one of a kind!
 
Mati and the Board of Directors of the

Zamir Choral Foundation 
 

 

Mazal Tov to HaZamir and Rabbi Lookstein on this joyous occasion. Aren't they wonderful!

 

Congratulations also to Audrey Gurock, the first second-generation HaZamir singer, who has managed to walk in the footsteps of her parents while also blazing her own path.

We love you so much and are so proud of you.

 

The Beker and Gurock Families

 

Every year we are more impressed and moved by the HaZamir  performances,

the individual attributes of the honorees

and the masterful, creative and never-ending devotion of both Matthew and Vivian Lazar

and all the HaZamir conductors.

Congratulations to all of you!

You are inspiring and touch our souls

in a very meaningful way!

 

Karen Acker and Glenn Kassel

So happy to honor Rabbi Haskel Lookstein.

We actually stayed in NYC for our children to attend

Ramaz because of its hashkafah.

 

Our daughter Sophie Lee and son Effie

(both alum of HaZamir and HaZamir Chamber Choir)

found their voices on the Ramaz stages.

 

Thank you, Rabbi Lookstein and Mazal Tov!

 

 

We are thrilled and honored to be part of the Gala!

 

Mazel tov to Rabbi Lookstein, and to Mati and Vivian.

 

Todah rabah and mazel tov to Cheryl Troy and 

Daniel Eisenberg, without whom the DC chapter

could not have happened.

 

This year's HaZamir DC singers include Ariel T., Coby S., Estie W., Ethan K., Hayley A., Kate Y., Meribor M.,

Mitchell A., Rachel K., Rebecca R., Shana F., Sheer L.,

Shira G., Sydney L., and Yakira Z.

  Vivian

Thank you to
Mati and Vivian
for your musical vision, 
which enriches our lives.
Kol Havod to our daughter, Hannah,
our niece, Zoe, and our honoree, 
Rabbi Haskel Lookstein. 
With gratitude to our HaZamir Boston family,
to Michael, Francene, and Scott, 
for your dedication and support.
 

 

Our families have had a combined 80+ year relationship with Rabbi Lookstein.

 

He has, at once, been Composer, Director, Performer,

Advisor and most of all "Friend and Mentor"

to all of our family members.

Few are as worthy of recognition as is Rabbi Lookstein.

Our hope and expectation is for another 40 years with

"The Maestro."

With deeply felt gratitude and admiration

 

The Benerofe Family

The Castle Family

 

 

 

Simon Fishman, M.D.

 

 

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חנך לנער

על פי דרכו גם כי יזקין

לא יסור ממנה

Start children off on the way they should go, and when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

 

With thanks to all the parents, conductors and leaders of HaZamir whose commitment and vision inspire a new generation of Jewish choral singers.

 

Zamru Achim Zamru

Jill and Larry Sandberg

HaZamir Boston Strong 

In honor of Matthew and Vivian

With your great dedication, tremendous talent and wonderful
spirit, you have spread
Jewish music across our country, throughout the world and
into all of our hearts.

For this we thank you!!
We are filled with respect, friendship and admiration for

you-our dear friends!
 

Mazal Tov to HaZamir on its 23rd amazing year!

And a special Yasher Koach to our awesome Brooklyn singers - Anya, Emma, Leora, Mara, Rebecca G, Rebecca O, Shoshie, and Talia -

and to Cantor Josh Breitzer for all the time invested in our fantastic Brooklyn chapter!

Thank you Vivian and the national office staff for your tireless efforts and unflagging commitment to HaZamir.

And of course thank you Mati, for your vision, passion and unsurpassed musicianship,

and for all you provide to the Jewish choral world. 

 

Rabbi Haskel Lookstein

Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor!

May your voice remain clear and

in tune for many years to come!

 

May you continue to inspire all who are blessed with the opportunity to hear you and join with you in song.

******

Yashar Koach to Elena and Jay Lefkowitz for the

marvelous work they do for Zamir and

so many Jewish causes.

****** 

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 
and 
Ramaz School
 
Congratulate our inspiring leader and spiritual guide
 
Rabbi Haskel Lookstein
 
On his much deserved honor from the Zamir Choral Foundation
 
Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, Senior Rabbi
Joel Katz, President, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
Rabbi Eric Grossman, Head of School, Ramaz
Jacob Doft, Chairman, Ramaz Board of Trustees
 

Our sincere gratitude to Vivian and Mathew Lazar for creating HaZamir.

 

The HaZamir experience is unique, bringing together Jewish teens from the USA and Israel for an exceptional weekend that culminates in a Carnegie Hall performance.  

Our daughter Chloe has enjoyed her experience and looks forward to next year.

We are very proud of all of Chloe's accomplishments and will relish the performance at Carnegie Hall.

 
Stephen M. Brown, MD and Carol A. Brown, RT[M]
International Medical Imaging Consulting, Inc

 

To Shoshie Brickman-

 

What fun to be able to share the awesome experience of singing Jewish choral music with you! 

With all my love and wishes for you to continue to have at least as much joy in HaZamir

as I have had singing with Zamir,

 

Aunt Freddie

Mazel tov to Rabbi Lookstein on receiving the Kinor David award.

 

Jay and Elena, from your beautiful voices to your communal leadership you never cease to inspire us. We are honored to call you friends. 

 

 

Mazal Tov to

Rabbi Haskel Lookstein

 

נעים זמירות ישראל

 

and   יישר כחכם   to 

Mati and Vivian

 

 

 

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Lookstein

 

Todah Rabbah to Vivian and Mati

 

Yasher Koach to Scott Stein and HaZamir Manhattan

 

 

Alan Yaillen, Laurie Dien and Aliza Yaillen

Mazal Tov to Isabel Feller-Kopman on five wonderful years in HaZamir!  We are so proud of you!  With deep gratitude, admiration and respect to Mati, Vivian, Erika Schon of

HaZamir Baltimore, and the many people

whose hard work and dedication take

HaZamir's mission from vision to reality.

 

 

 

For decades, Rabbi Haskel Lookstein has taught the melody of human wisdom, dignity and concern that emanates from the Torah. He has modeled for us the harmony of all Jews working together for redemption of Jews in need wherever they are. Today, he makes music with HaZamir because

his symphony is unfinished.

 

Until 120, and in admiration and friendship, 

Todah Rabbah and Kol HaKavod to Scott Stein our amazingly talented and dedicated conductor and to 

 

Vivian and Mati Lazar for your passion and vision

 

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Haskel Lookstein 

on this well-deserved honor 

 

The Singers and Families of

HaZamir Manhattan

In recognition of Rabbi Haskel Lookstein who has guided and enhanced our lives for decades. Your influence and presence at KJ, The Ramaz School ('81, '13), Camp Massad, Columbia University, and the Ramaz Poland Heritage Tour ('11) is embedded in our memories.

 

Special kudos to Elena Neuman Lefkowitz,

a great friend and woman of many talents.

 

Rabbi Lookstein, your love of Jewish music and its emphasis in Ramaz have impacted generations of children and their families, including our own. 

 

May we be blessed to listen to your

beautiful davening and singing for

many healthy and happy years to come.

 

With love and admiration, 

 

Thank you to Kelly Shepard,

unfailing leader of the outstanding Los Angeles chapter

for his ability to transmit his love of music to his students

 

Brava to Sophie Lainer and

Mazal Tov on completing her senior year with HaZamir! 

 

Rabbi Haskel Lookstein

from Nazirai Beit-Alfa

to

Officiating At Our Wedding

and

a Lifelong Friendship

 

KOL HAKAVOD

 

Leonard & Saradona Lefkowitz

 

Dear Haskel,

 

We are happy to celebrate with very long time friends.

Enjoy "your retirement".

Play more tennis.

 

 

In honor of

 

Rabbi Lookstein

 

and our friends 

Elena and Jay Lefkowitz

 

 

To Michelle Feller-Kopman and Lisa Avery-Peck
 Festival Chaperone Co-Chairs Extraordinaire!

 

I Couldn't Have Asked For Two Better Partners!
Thank You For Advising, Organizing, and

Supervising Our Parent Chaperones at Festival
Your Contributions Are Greatly Valued

Vivian
 

Mazel Tov, Mykalah!  You truly have the voice of an angel!
Now reach for the stars!  Love You Forever, Mom (Cohen)
 
In honor of Arline Duker
Len and Rochel David
 
Mazal tov to Rabbi Lookstein on this well deserved honor
and mazal tov to HaZamir!  Dina and Jacques Farhi
 
BRAVO RHL, I will always treasure your mentorship
and influence.  Yishar Kochacha!  Caroll Goldberg
 
With awe for HaZamir, and deep appreciation of
Harman and Adina.  Love, Ray and Elana
 

 

Mazel Tov HaZamir and Rabbi Lookstein!
Rebecca and Larry Grafstein
 
Thank you Haskel for everything you do and thank you
HaZamir for music in our lives.  Love, Jessica (Gribetz)
 
In honor of Dr. Ruth Westheimer and David Joffe family
Polly and Herman Hochberg
 
Mazel Tov!
Annie, Avery and Samantha Katz
 
Warm Wishes on this Wonderful Occasion
Neil and Fran Kritz
 

 

Mazal tov to Rabbi Lookstein and HaZamir!
Harold and Marilyn Lefkowitz
 
Congratulations to Cantor Moshe Bear and the HaZamir
 singers!  HaZamir Long Island Chapter
 
In honor of David, Raphael and Daniel Herzberg Mayer
Your loving grandparents Bubbie & Zaydie Mayer
 
Thank you for giving our kids so much more than music!
Bonneh and Dan Mingelgrin
 
In honor of Rabbi Lookstein, one of the great
Rabbi/Leaders of our times!  Esther Nussbaum
 
 

Kol HaKavod for beautiful music & outstanding camaraderie!
Susan Ticker and Hazzan Henry Rosenblum
 
To many more years of music from HaZamir. Mazal Tov

Rabbi Lookstein!  Judy Schwartz & Michael Brizel
 
MATAN!! Keep singing- always.  We love you and
are so proud of you.  Bubbe, Dina and Josh
 
In honor of Rabbi and Mrs. Lookstein
Adele and Ronald Tauber
 
With thanks to HaZamir for many years of
wonderful singing.  Elisheva and David Morris
 

 

 

 

Lior and Sivan Ben - Shlush
 
R. Mandelker and A. Braiterman
 
Babette and Jeff Davis
 
Renee and Elliot Fleischer
 
Susan Goldstein
 
Dr. and Mrs. Irwin and Harriet Gribetz
 
Jody and Ellie Levine

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Rena and David Maryles
 
Charles Joseph Rose
 
Henry and Golda Reena Rothman
 
Libby Tulin
                                                                                               
Carol Kozak and Seth Ward