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Nine honorees awarded at Eight Over 80

The annual Aviva Jewish Housing Foundation brunch was hosted March 17 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 5:15 p.m. March 17, 2019
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Aviva Jewish Housing Foundation honored nine individuals March 17 at Michael's On East for the annual Eight Over 80.

2019 Honorees

 

  • Victoria Brown
  • Mickey Fine
  • Carolyn Kaplan
  • Marion Levine
  • Barbara Lupoff
  • Alfred Rose
  • Nancy Schlossberg
  • Mary Ann & Ted Simon

 

The morning began with brunch, featuring a spread of Jewish favorites. 

Those who were honored are chosen for their outstanding lifetime achievements, philanthropic endeavors and community dedication. Friends and family of the honorees along with members of the community heard the stories of those who were honored. A bio was read about each honoree, followed by a video interview with them and a short speech from the honoree.

 

Honorees, Top: Ted Simon, Marion Levine, Mickey Fine, Alfred Rose and Nancy Schlossberg. Bottom: Mary Ann Simon, Carolyn Kaplan, Barbara Lupoff and Victoria Brown. Photo by Cliff Roles.
Honorees, Top: Ted Simon, Marion Levine, Mickey Fine, Alfred Rose and Nancy Schlossberg. Bottom: Mary Ann Simon, Carolyn Kaplan, Barbara Lupoff and Victoria Brown. Photo by Cliff Roles.
Co-Chairwomen Meredith Ernst, Shari Paler and Lori Solomon
Co-Chairwomen Meredith Ernst, Shari Paler and Lori Solomon
Jill Levine and Debbie Haspel
Jill Levine and Debbie Haspel
Chocolate flowers were given to the honoree.
Chocolate flowers were given to the honoree.
Jean Kramer and Matt Cohen
Jean Kramer and Matt Cohen
The morning started with brunch.
The morning started with brunch.
Chocolate flowers were given to the honoree.
Chocolate flowers were given to the honoree.
The honorees received a gift bag and an award.
The honorees received a gift bag and an award.
Rabbi Anne Feibelman, Anne Virag, Stan Rutstein and Michael Richker
Rabbi Anne Feibelman, Anne Virag, Stan Rutstein and Michael Richker
Allison Pinto and Tim Dutton give Nancy Schlossberg an award.
Allison Pinto and Tim Dutton give Nancy Schlossberg an award.
Allison Pinto, Tim Dutton and Nancy Schlossberg
Allison Pinto, Tim Dutton and Nancy Schlossberg
Eva and Robert Moyad
Eva and Robert Moyad
Chairman of the Board Norman Cohen addresses the audience.
Chairman of the Board Norman Cohen addresses the audience.
Traditional Jewish dishes were served for brunch.
Traditional Jewish dishes were served for brunch.
Jill Berry, Michael Hibnick and Jeffrey Schloss
Jill Berry, Michael Hibnick and Jeffrey Schloss
Honoree Marion Levine and Bonny Israeloff
Honoree Marion Levine and Bonny Israeloff
Donna Laikind and Honoree Mickey Fine
Donna Laikind and Honoree Mickey Fine
Michele Schlossberg, Michele Redwine and Mark Schlossberg
Michele Schlossberg, Michele Redwine and Mark Schlossberg
Anne Isaacs, Karen Bernstein and Rabbi Jennifer Singer
Anne Isaacs, Karen Bernstein and Rabbi Jennifer Singer
Dean Miller and Steve Fancher
Dean Miller and Steve Fancher
Marvin Levitt and Sue Gordon
Marvin Levitt and Sue Gordon
Guests could purchase the orchids off the tables after the event.
Guests could purchase the orchids off the tables after the event.
Andria Bilan and Sandra Krause
Andria Bilan and Sandra Krause
Barbara Brizdle and Barbara Smith Soroca
Barbara Brizdle and Barbara Smith Soroca

 

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