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Grants awarded to the Friends of B’nai Abraham

Matching grant from the State Historic Preservation Office of the Minnesota Historical Society - $5,000

Matching grant from the Iron Range Resources - $15,000

Minnesota Center on Energy and the Environment - $10,000

Virginia Community Foundation - $2,500

Matching grant - Minnesota Historical Society Grant in Aid - $10,000

Beverly Foundation - $60,000

Matching grant from Iron Range Resources - $75,000

Matching grant from St. Louis Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $75,000

Matching grant - Minnesota Historical Society Grant in Aid - $48,500

Wells Fargo Bank Foundation - Minnesota - $15,000

Minneapolis Jewish Federation - $1000

Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation - $5000

A Special Gift from Sanford I. and Sande Berman - $20,000

Jeffris Heartland Fund - $5,956

Mount Sinai Community Foundation - $1,800

Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund - $6994

Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund - $38,826

Minnesota Humanities Center - $5000

United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul - $500

Temple Israel - Minneapolis

Hillsdale Fund - $21,390

Contributors to the Friends of B’nai Abraham

Individual Contributions: 2009 - 2010

Anonymous Elizabeth Abrohams Barbara Albin* Jill Anttila* Apter Family: Funded by the Apter Family Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation;* Fern Badzin* Norma Benkusky Lenore Bear:* Stuart Bear and Marsha Schoenkin;* Theresa Berman Trudy Bers* Mike and Sue Blehert Arno and Noyme Blum Alice Maud Bucknall* Tashi Bucknall* Marilyn Chiat Charles Cohen and Christine Schindler* Syma and Jay Cohn Jeanne Corwin Berwyn and Gail Davies Roberta and Hal Delevie Design for Preservation - Robert Roscoe* Jill and Bob Edelstein Jane Effress Barbara Eiger Robert and Sylvia Fine Carol Muehling Frausto* Peter Friedlieb Mike and Bernice Frisch* Carol Garrison* Heidi and Howard Gilbert Mimi and Sherry Gleekel Rivoli Golden Susan and Bill Goldenberg Robert Goldner* Howard and Barbara Gordon* Phyllis and Herman Gordon* Louise Grams* Harold Grossman and Chana Mesberg Jon and Judy Harris L. J. Heilprin Susan Helland* Lisa Heilicher Rabbi Hayim Herring and Terri Krivosha;* Lorraine and Mark Hertz* Lynn Hiti Morris and Gerre Hoffman Steven Hunegs and Jenifer Robins Thomas and Vicki Hurwitz Bergetta McGillivray Indihar;* Harriet Israel Colette and Peter Johnson Harriet Joseph	Gladys and Martin Kanter Martin and Susan Kanter Sheldon and Helene Kaplan* Judy Karon Miriam and Erwin Kelen Linda and Jon Ketokski Barb and Keith Knoop Judith Kramerich* Judith and Harold Kuller* Harry and Joan Lamppa Gerald and Dina Leener Amy Lieberman* David and Sara Lieberman Warren and Linda Mack Harvey Mackay ZsuZsa Magyar Susan Mainzer Bob and Judy Marans Marilyn Marker* Alan Milavetz and Bonnie Resnick* Bob Milavetz* James and Donna Milavetz Robert Milavetz Joann Moffatt* Virginia H. Nelson Allen and Marcia Oleisky Marjorie and Charlie Ostrov Roberta Palen Francie and Mark Paper ( Landscaping Fund) JoAnn Pasternak Norman and Dorothy Pink* Nancy Powell Alice Maud Phillips* Diana Phillips Felix and Ann Phillips Renee Rootes Bob and Sally Roscoe Noah Rosenbloom Paul and Connie Ross Marly Rusoff and Mihai Radulescu Ann Sandvig* Robert and Linda Schibel*	Marvin and Stefanie Segal Bill and Bea Siegel Leighton and Dianne Siegel Sandra Siegel Artie and Morton Silverman Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker Katherine and Jeffrey Tane Karen and Richard Weiland Elizabeth and Cornelius Wiens* Benjamin Zalkin Alan and Bonnie Ziskin Veda Zuponcic

* Name will be listed on the next newsletter.

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Special Contributions: 2009 - 2010

Carolyn Abramson and Manny Kaplan: In honor of all my wonderful friends from Virginia, MN who created a fantastic "happening";*

Joanne Bergman and Edward Borowiec: In memory of Jon Borowiec; In memory of Minerva A. Balke of the Mesabi Unitarian Congregation of Virginia, MN

Glen Bertelson and Linda Scheuring: In memory of Paul and Sophie Ostrov;

Trudy Bers: In momory of mother, Saragrace Kenner Haffron and Pearl Sakol;

Robert Beugen: In honor of Audra Keller;

Marc Blehert: In honor of Mike Blehert;

Mike and Sue Blehart: Wishing Brian Gunderson a speedy recovery; Wishing Marjorie Ostrov a speedy recovery;

Lou Ann Bongard: In honor of Charles Ostrov

Sherill and Irving Borkon: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Myron H. Bright: In memory of Leo and Billia Jean Bright; In honor of Roy Bright's 95th birthday in January, 2010;

Marilyn Chiat: In honor of Nancy Strauss special birthday; Wishing Barbara Eiger a speedy recovery; In honor of Carol and Shel Segal's 50th Anniversary; In honor of Ruth Brin's 88th birthday; In honor of birthday of Dick Fink; In honor of the special birthday of Dr. Jay Cohn;* In memory of Arno Blum;* In honor of Penny and Paul Svenkson's 32rd Anniversary;*

Frank Claymon: In memory of Rose Claymon; In memory of Etta Gurstel;

Susan C. Coddon: In memory of David Rees Coddon, M.D.

Bobby and Elliot Cohen: In thanks for Margie Ostrov's speedy recovery and many years of friendship; In loving memory of Rav Mendel Cohen, Ida Cohen, David Cohen and Gertrude Cohen;*

Ben and Karen Deutsch: In honor of Larry Chiat's 60th Birthday;

Dr. M and Mrs. (Nomi) Dworkin: In honor of Ann Phillips birthday;

Myrle and Jack Erlich: In memory of Ann Kaufman;

The Fifteen Club: In honor of Audra Keller;

Gary and Wendy Fine: In honor of Mike and Barbara Neren's new grandchild;

Dana Fox: In honor of Ann Phillips;

Neal and Barb Frank: Wishing Marjorie Ostrov a speedy recovery;

Deborah Feinberg Gardner: In memory of Ruth Rubenstein Bearman;

Audrey Goldfarb: In honor of Audra Keller, Ann Phillips and Margie Ostrov for all their hard work on behalf of B'nai Abraham;*

Bonnie and Gary Goldish: Wishing Marjorie Ostrov a speedy recovery;

Nancy Green: In memory of Lawrence M. Green

Susan and Bert Gross: In honor of Ann Phillips;*

Joanne and Bruce Gruen: In honor the Ostrov and Milavetz families; In honor of Charlie and Margie Ostrov and the Alan Milavetz family;*

Barbara Halper: In memory of Bernard Halper of Hibbing;*

Phyllis and Buddy Harris: In honor of the anniversary of Sandy and Allen Harris;

Lawrence J. Heilprin: In memory of Tillie, Max, Joe and Harry Rubenstein and Howard Schibel;

Ruthie Jolowsky Hiney: In memory of Sherman H. Jolowsky, parents Jake and Doris Jolowsky and daughter Sally Berdt:

Betty Flax: In memory of Burton Flax;

Phyllis and Herman Gordon: In memory of Dr. John and Jane Siegel;

Jeanne Schibel Gross: In memory of the Gross Family:

Brian and Francine Gunderson: In honor of MIke Blehart and the Friends of B'nai Abraham; In honor of Marjorie Ostrov;

Barbara and Dan Gustin: In memory of Sherman Walt;

Sandy and Allen Harris: In memory of Joni Schwartz;

Francie and Butch Jensen and Sarah Jensen: In memory of Joni Schwartz;

Colette and Peter Johnson: In memory of Jeanne Schibel Gross and in honor of Audra Keller's birthday;

Nancy and Elliott Karasov: In honor of the 50th birthday of Bonnie Resnick;

Andrea and Rob Karsh: In honor of 100th birthday of Edna Milavitz Engelson;

Lewis Katz: In memory of Lieutenant Colonel Abraham David Katz;

Rabbi Michael Katz: Thank you for hosting the Shir Tikvah confirmation class;

Audra Keller: In memory of Lorraine Schweitzer; In memory of Roz Fryer Marks; In memory of Steve Cannon; In memory of the brother of Nathan Harrison;

In memory of Liba Stillman's Aunt Hilda; In memory of Jeanne Schibel Gross;

Gene Kishel: In memory of Paul Ostrov and in memory of Carl Kaufman;

Barbara and Keith Knoop: In memory of Bob Langer; In honor of the Virginia High School class of 1953; In memory of Karl and Rose Sundquist;*

Robert Maslansky: In memory of Carolyn Phillips Maslansky:

Marilyn Marker: Wishing Felix Phillips a speedy recovery;*

Terry Nolan and Carl Markus: In memory of Bob Wolfson; Wishing Phyllis Robinson an speedy recovery;

Alan Milavetz and Bonnie Resnick: In honor of Rabbi Adam Spiker;* In memory of Rabbi Bernard Raskas;*

Judy, Barry and Gary Milavetz: In memory of our parents, David and Frances Milavetz;

Margie and Charlie Ostrov: In honor of the special birthday of Ione Siegel:

Ann and Felix Phillips: Congratulations to Judy Sagen for her award as MN Music Educator of the year; In honor of 100th birthday of Lee Cook; In memory of Monnie Goldfine; In memory of Steve Cannon; In honor of Bert and Susan Gross for their combined age of 155 years; In memory of Jack Scheer; In honor of Dick Fink's birthday; Best wishes to Morrie Levy for a quick recovery; Best wishes to David Sanders for a quick recovery; Wishing Linda Mack a very Happy Birthday;

Michael Phillips and Julia Bucknall: In honor of Ruth, Monroe and Ralpha Shanedling;*

Barbara Ratner: In memory of Harvey Ratner;

Anita and George Robinson: Wishing Howard Gordon a rapid and complete recovery;*

Barbara (Tudie) Ross: Wishing Felix Phillips a speedy recovery;*

Steven Roth and Adele Fishman Roth: In memory of Edity and Isidore Cohn and Ruth Cohn Fishman;

Amos Rosenbloom and Marsha McDonald: In memory of Eli and Esther Rosenbloom;

Reva Rosenbloom: Wishing Felix Phillips a speedy recovery and a happy birthday;*

James and Rosemarie Rubenstein: In honor of Elise Glass 90th birthday;*

Steve Sagen: In memory of Dr. Jerry Marcaccini;*

Mark and Gail Satz: In memory of Dina Fischbein;

Robert and Linda Schibel: In memory of "All those cherished members of B'nai Abraham with whom we share so many memories;" In memory of Jeanne Schibel;*

Suzanne Shiff: In memory of her grandparents Sara Kaner Flax and George Flax

Mel and Delores Sigel: In honor of Marilyn Chiat;

Diane Siegel: In memory of Irving Siegel;

Dianne and Leighton Siegel: In honor of the retirement of Dr. Gary Garvis; In memory of Leo Levie; In memory of Honey Salita; In memory of Virginia Stern; Wishing Marietta Pitzele a speedy recovery; In memory of Sylvia Tennebaum; In honor of the special birthday of Ione Siegel;

Libby and Richard Siegel: In honor of Ann Phillips and her commitment to B'nai Abraham and the Iron Range;*

Alan and LouAnn Stone: In honor of Melanie Kett;

Jerry and Elaine Stulberg: In memory of father, Herbert Stulberg who lived in Virginia as a single man 1905-1919; In honor of brother Stuart Stulberg; In honor of brother Myron Stulberg; In honor of friend Sheldon Siegel;

Ellie Siegel and Bill Warren: In honor of Ann Phillip's energy and optimism;

Margot Siegel: In memory of Harold Siegel;

Sheldon Siegel: In memory of Priscilla Siegel;

Gordon and Maraline Slovet : In memory of Harriet Gordon Slovut, who grew up in Virginia;*

Joseph and Fay Squillace: In memory of Dena and Ben Norvitch;

Sharron and Oren Steinfeldt: In memory of Jack Bankman (yahtzeit); In memory of Leo Hodroff;

Alan and Lou Ann Stone: In memory of Edward and Bess Stone;

Marsha and Gary Tankenoff: Wishing Felix Phillips a speedy recovery;*

Maricarol and Jon Wallace: In honor of Ann Phillips and her families' heritage;*

Steven and Lisa Weisman: In memory of Irving and Shayndel Weisman:

* Name will be listed on the next newsletter.

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Gifts of kind and other aid: 2009 - 2010

A gift of a kaporet (valence) from the Eveleth Synagogue - donated by the family of Betty Kaner Lipkin, in her memory

A two-drawer file cabinet donatied by Deedee and Richard Harris

* Name will be listed on the next newsletter.

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Individual Contributions – 2008

Anonymous Myrna and Dick Abrams Bet Shalom Congregation, Rabbi Cohen's Discretionary Fund Art and Lynne Barr Noyme and Arno Blum Mildred Brehmer Elaine Burton Wayne and Bernadine Christiansen Joseph Edelheit and Machelle Norling Dr. David and Shelley Edelstein Myrle and Jack Erlich Tom and Priscilla Falkowski Bob and Sylvia Fine Dana Fox Jim and Renee Gainsley Sharon and David Gelperin Mimi and Sherry Gleekel Judy and Herb Goldenberg Lillian and Manley Goldfine Sandra and Mort Greenberg Peggie and Herb Greuling Susan and Bert Gross Jim Hafdahl	Judy and Jon Harris Susan Helland Lynn and Charles Hiti Morris and Geraldine Hoffman Merton and Patricia Horne Thomas and Vicki Hurwitz Eloise and Elliot Kaplan Mark Kaplan Sylvia and Sam Kaplan Larry Karkela Sidney Kaufman Laurie and Joel Kramer Jon and LInda Ketokoski Harry and Joan Lamppa Rhoda and Don Mains Linda and Gary Mason Joanne and Thomas Musich Lisa and Michael Nekich Virginia Nelson Fr. Michael O'Connell Carol and Richard Okerstrom Allen and Marcia Oleisky Charles and Marjorie Ostrov	Mr. and Mrs. Eric Pasternak Diana Shanedling Phillips Felix and Ann Phillips Piper Jaffray Matching Gift Program Nancy Powell Joan Murphy Pride Jan and Arnie Ribnick Stanley and Shannon Romanstein Berta and Stan Shapiro Bill and Bea Siegel Dianne and Leighton Siegel Margot Siegel Mel and Delores Sigel A. Silberman Howard and Nancy Strauss Sharron and Oren Steinfeldt Margaret and Arthur Stone Carolyn and Tim Sundquist Judi and Buddy Tennebaum Jo and Howard Weiner Margie Zats Veda Zuponcic

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Special Contributions – 2008

Carolyn Abramson: In honor of special birthday of Felix Phillips;

Carol Antonow: In memory of Arthur M. Antonow, M.D.;

Allan Apter: In memory of the Gordon family;

Michael and Judy Sagen Atherton and family: In memory of Betty Laskin;

Marshall and Bebe Berkoff: In honor of Charlie and Margie Ostrov;

Paula and Don Bernstein: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Trudy Bers: In loving memory of Pearl Sakol and Saragrace Haffron;

Marc Blehert: In honor of father, Mike Blehert: In honor of Mike and Sue Blehert's special anniverary;

Mike and Sue Blehert: In memory of Harvey Chiat:

Joan and Jay Binder: In memory of Harvey Chiat:

Noyme and Arno Blum: In memory of Harvey Chiat:

Lou Ann Bongard: In honor of return to good health of Charlie Ostrov;

Sherrill and Irving Borkon: In memory of Harvey Chiat:

Betty and Marvin Borman: In honor of Felix Phillip's special birthday:

Helen Brooks: In honor of special birthday of Felix Phillips:

Myron Bright: In memory of parents Morris and Lena Bright, siblings and spouses Joseph and Rochelle Bright, Mabel (Bright) and Harry Mansfield, Leo and Billie Jean Bright;

Pam Brunfelt: In memory of Harvey Chiat; In honor of Marilyn Chiat;

Bernard A. Cannon and Lorraine Cannon: In memory of Mary and Norman Cannon

Janet Carlson: In memory of Fred and Ann Siegel;

Marilyn and Harvey Chiat: In honor of the birth of Dianne and Leighton Siegel's new grandson, Ezra James; honor of Noyme Blum's 80th Birthday; Honor of Etta Fay Orkin's 75th Birthday; honor of Harold and Micky Smith's 65th Anniversary; In honor of Harold Smith's 90th birthday; In honor of Corrine Feinberg's 75th Birthday; In honor of Dr. Melvin Sigel's retirement;

Marilyn Chiat: In honor of 50 anniversary of Sandy and Mort Greenberg;In memory of Arnold Soskin; In honor of the 55th Anniversary of Sandy and Marvin Wolfenson;

Bobby and Elliot Cohen: In honor of Margie Ostrov's special birthday;

Rusty and Burt Cohen: In honor of Marilyn Chiat;

Judith and Rodney Cooperman: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday; in honor of our friend, Audra Keller; In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Sheldon and Carol Damberg: In honor of Ann Shanedling Phillips; Rosalyn Sher Meyers;

Karen and Morris Davidman: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Berwyn and Gail Davies: In honor of Class of "53" friends: Mitzi Bourgin (deceased), Rosalyn Sher and Ann Shanedlng;

Lionel Davis: In memory of Edith R. Davis;

Roberta and Hal Delevie: In honor of Margie and Charlie Ostrov;

Barbara Diamond: In honor of wedding of Bill Chiat and Jim Gladfelter;

Judy Dodd: In memory of Babe Toles;

Jill and Bob Edelstein: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Barbara Eiger: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Pearl Favin: In memory of parents Anne and Fred Siegel;

David G. Fine: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Beverly and Dick Fink: In memory of Harvey Chiat; In honor of special birthday of Felix Phillips;

Sandra and Paul Friedman: In honor of special birthday of Felix Phillips;

Mel and Patti Frisch: In memory of the Frisch family;

Margie and Donny Frishberg: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Sue-Ann and Gary Garvis: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Heidi and Howard Gilbert: In honor of Charlie Ostrov's recovery and continued good health;

Marjorie Goldberg: In memory of husband, Nelson Goldberg;

Dr. Stanley and Luella Goldberg: In honor of special birthday of Felix Phillips;

Dinah Bright Golding and Chris Golding: In honor of Judge Myron H. Bright, 40 years as a Federal Judge;

Bonnie and Gary Goldish: In honor of Charlie and Margie Ostrov;

Bette Globus Goodman: In honor of Marilyn Chait:

John Goodman: In memory of mother, Georgine Shanedling Goodman;

Sidney Goodman: In memory of wife, Georgine Shanedling Goodman;

Howard and Barbara Gordon: In memory of Gail Rothman;

Phyllis and Herman Gordon: In memory of Dr. John and Jane Siegel;

Marian and Harold Greenberg: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Samuel Gruber, Ph.D., International Survey of Jewish Monuments:In honor of Marilyn Chiat;

Joanne and Bruce Gruen: In honor of Margie and Charlie Ostrov, In honor of Alan Milavetz:

Francine and Brian Gunderson: In honor of Margie and Charlie Ostrov;

Barbara Halper: In memory of Dr. Bernard Halper;

Sandy and Allan Harris: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Shirley Haskovitz: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Diane and Neil Hoffman: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Gerre and Morrie Hoffman: In honor of Marilyn and Harvey Chiat;

Susan Myles Hoseman and Daniel Hoseman: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Colette and Peter Johnson: In memory of Ruth Rubenstein Bearman;

Harriet Joseph: In memory of Irene and David Schibel;

Judith Joseph: In memory of Irene and David Schibel;

Rosann Kahner: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Carol and Sheldon Kaner: In memory of Fannie and Henry Kaner;

Martin and Susanne Kanter: In memory of Caril Netzky;

Helene and Sheldon Kaplan: In honor of Felix Phillips special birthday;

Jeffrey Kaplan and Lauren Virshus: In honor of Felix Phillips;

Nancy and Elliott Karasov: In honor of Alan Milavetz's special birthday; In honor of B'not Mitzvah of Talia Maya and Zoe Bess Milavetz;

Larry Karkela: In memory of Emilie and Wesley Karkela;

Frima Karon: In honor of birthday of Felix Phillips:

Judy Karon: In honor of Margie Ostrov's special birthday; In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Sidney Kaufman: In memory of Harry Cohen;

Miriam and Erwin Kelen: In honor of the Phillips family;

Audra Keller: In memory of Sheldon Flom; In honor of baby Benjamin Ribnick and Benjamin's grandparents, Gail and Bill Ribnick; great grandparents, Lynn and Howard Goldman; and Great Grandmother, Renee Ribnick; In honor of Ann and Felix Phillips 50th Anniversary; In honor of Felix Phillips special birthday In memory of Harvey Chiat; In honor of Judy Cooperman's 70th Birthday; In memory of David Newman; In memory of Rozalyn Siegel; In honor of Marilyn and Jerry Stillman's new granddaughter; In memory of Phil Orenstein's mother; In memory of Ida Heller;

Audra Keller and Frank Claymon: In memory of Frank's aunt, Shirley Glasser;

Gene Kishel: In memory of Paul Ostrov;

Barbara and Keith Knoop: In honor of Ann Shanedling Phillips:

Gary and Barbara Krupp: In honor of Mike and Susan Blehart;

Harry and Joan Lamppa: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Linda and Bill Lapp: In honor of Margie Ostrov's special birthday In honor of Charlie Ostrov's successful surgery;

Dr. Stan and Sue Leonard: In honor of Felix Phillips special birthday

Cal Lewis and Carol Lewnsohn: In memory of Max and Rosa Lewis - founders of B'nai Abraham;

Susan Lieberman: In honor of special birthday of Felix Phillips;

Bob and Judy Marans: In memory of Pia and Chaim Siegel and Anne Rose Siegel Marans; In honor of cousins Dianne and Leighton Siegel and Margie and Charlie Ostrov; In memory of Anne Siegel Marans;

Lesli and Michael Marasco: In honor of Dianne and Leighton Siegel;

Marilyn Marker: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday; In honor of Ann and Felix Phillips 50th Anniverary;

Terry Nolan and Carl Markus: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Robert Maslansky: In memory of Carolyn Phillips Maslansky;

Chana Mesberg and Harold Grossman: In memory of John and Sarah Mesberg;

George and Lila Mesberg: In memory of Bernard and Margaret Mesberg;

Alan Milavetz and Bonnie Resnick: In memory of Harvey Chiat

Judy, Barry and Gary Milavetz: In memory of David and Frances Milavetz;

Judi and Aaron Nathenson: In memory of Adrienne Weinstein;

Esther and Gerry Neuwirth: In honor of special birthday of Margie Ostrov

Carrie Olson: In honor of Eric Cahn;

Charlie and Margie Ostrov: In honor of marriage of Jonathan Berkoff and Elissa Kravitz; In memory of Leon Bongard; In memory of Harvey Chiat; In memory of Sophie Ostrov;

David, Susie, Philip and Ethan Ostrov: In honor of Margie Ostrov's special birthday;

Mel and Jean Peterson: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Ann and Felix Phillips: In memory of Florence Kunian Schoff; In honor of special birthday of Audra Keller; In memory of two outstanding Virginians: Saragrace Kenner Haffron and Sam Bankman; In memory of Harvey Chiat; Congratulations to Lillian Goldfine on her birthday; In memory of Pearl Bankman Sakol; In memory of Matthew Krinsky; In memory of Roz Siegel, mother of Marilyn Marker and sister of Dory Rose; In loving memory of Irving Wiggs;

Diana Shanedling Phillips: In honor of Ann Phillips and all the Shanedlings;

Michael Phillips and Julia Bucknall: In honor the Shanedling Family:

Leah and Phil Pickman: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Sharon and Donald Pine: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Nancy Powell: In memory of Harvey Chiat; In honor of Marilyn Chiat;

Jeanne and Steve Prawer: In honor Margie Ostrov's special birthday; In honor of Charlie Ostrov's successful surgery;

Richard and Marian Reiner: In memory of Rhoda Schuman;

Heidi Resnick: In memory of Micki Milavitz and In memory of Harvey Resnick:

Renee Ribnick: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Bettimae Richman: In memory of Harvey Chiat:

Phyllis and Lloyd Robinson: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Bob Roscoe: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Bud and Dory Rose: In honor of special birthday of Felix Phillips;

Mike and Toni Rosen: In honor of Dianne and Leighton Siegel;

Rochelle and David Rottenberg: In honor of Dianne Siegel's recovery from surgery;

Noah Rosenbloom: In honor of Phillip Rosenbloom family of Ely;

Paul and Connie Ross: "We salute your good work";

Jean and Joseph Rozinka: In memory of Carl and Marcia Kaufman

Pearly Rudin: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Muffy and Larry Rudnick: In honor of special birthday of Margie Ostrov;

Katie Sakol: In appreciation of those working on the restoration project;

Richard and Sonya Salzer: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Linda and Leonard Schloff: In honor of the Friends of B'nai Abraham;

Stefanie and Marv Segal: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Carol and Shel Segal: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Joyce and Stan Segelbaum: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Ethel Shanedling: In memory of husband, Phil;

Rollie and Stuart Shanedling: In memory of Harry and Belle Shanedling and Stanley and Dorothy Shanedling:

Leighton and Dianne Siegel: In memory of Saragrace Kenner Haffron; Memory of Sam Bankman; In honor of Margie Ostrov's special birthday; In honor of Bonnie Ziskin's special birthday; In memory of Harvey Chiat; In honor of Dr. Melvin Sigel's retirement; In honor of Edna Engelson's 99th birthday; In memory of Pearl Sakol; In memory of Sheldon Jacobs; In memory of Jim Dinerstein and his father Robert Dinerstein; In honor of special anniversary of Dr. Charles and Marietta Pitzele;

Libby and Richard Siegel: In honor of Ann Phillips and family;

Ione and Sam Siegel: In honor of Margie Ostrov's special birthday, In honor of Charlie Ostrov's good health, In memory of Palmer Siegel and Bessie and Carl Siegel;

Sheldon Siegel: In memory of Carl and Bessie Siegel and Palmer Siegel;

Delores and Mel Sigel: Remembering Rose and Henry Kaner of Superior, WI, and Bess and George Sigel of Duluth, MN; Memory of Harvey Chiat;

Artis Silverman: In honor of special birthday of Margorie Ostrov;

Harold and Mickey Smith: In honor of Marilyn Chiat

Milton Smith: In memory of Evelyn Smith

Shelia and Roger Stageberg: In honor of all the good work you are doing;

Sharron and Oren Steinfeldt: In memory of Edith Replansky Davis;

Nancy and Howard Straus: In honor of our friend, Marilyn Chiat

Amy Susman-Stillman, Marty, Jacob, Ruby and Zachary Stillman: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Dr, H. Jerome and Elaine Stulberg: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Liba and Tommy Stillman: In honor of Audra Keller's special birthday;

Heidi Svenkeson: In honor of the Chiats;

Penny and Paul Svenkeson: In honor of Marilyn Chiat:

Marsha and Gary Tankenoff: In honor of special birthday of Felix Phillips;

Judi and Buddy Tennebaum: Wishing Dianne Siegel a speedy recovery;

Rhoda and Merrill Toles: In honor of Marilyn Chiat and in memory of Harvey Chiat;

John and Kathleen Timmers: In memory of Ed Siegel;

Rolland and Ada Walt: In memory of Ben and Pearl Walt;

Art and Jan Warner: In memory of Harvey Chiat; In honor of Marilyn Chiat;

Susan and Jerry Wasserman: In memory of Harvey Chiat;

Marty and Marilyn Weisberg: Wishing Audra Keller the happiest and healthiest of special birthdays;

Steven and Lisa Weisman: In memory of Irving and Shayndel Weisman;

Kathy and Howard Zack: In honor of Margie and Charlie Ostrov;

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Gifts of kind and other aid - 2008

Judy Kuller: 1883 prayer book, printed in Russia, owned by Harry Shanedling, formerly of Virginia
Janet Greenberg Vukson: Ketubah of Harry and Sara Levant dating to 1917;

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Individual Contributions – 2007

Allan Apter Mona Armel and Daniel Rutman Families Ruth Beystrom Marc Blehart Mike and Sue Blehart Steven and Maggie Blehert Simon Bourgin Judge Myron H. Bright Susan Coddon and Nancy Coddon Syma Cohn Charles Cohen and Christine Schlinder Jeanne and Burt Corwin Gail and Berwyn Davies Thomas Falkowski Beverly and Dick Fink Dana Fox Peter Friedlieb Norman and Doris Fruman Nate and Trissa Garvis Karen Gjerstad and Kent Simon Trudy and Alan Goldberg Rivoli and Harry (Babe) Golden Monnie and Lillian Goldfine John B. Goodman Sidney Goodman	Leland Gottstein Bert and Susan Gross Lynn and Charles Hiti Geraldine and Morris Hoffman Steve Hunegs Robert Hunegs Harry and Shelley Jacobs Lynn Johnson Family Foundation Sheldon and Carol Kaner Alice Kaplan Dorothy Karon Jon and Linda Ketokoski Judith and Harold Kuller Myron and Anita Kunin Harry and Joan Lamppa Gerald and Dina Leener Harry and Sandra Lerner Beatrice Lowenstein Stephen and Sheila Lieberman Donald and Rhoda Mains George and Lila Mesberg Pat and Peter Meyers Ron and Michael Ann Mortaloni Rosalyn Meyers Michael Nekich and Lisa Rahne Nekich Fr. Michael J. O'Connell Sandra Okinow	Judge Alan and Marcia Oleisky Eric and Heidemarie Olson Shirley Olson Charles and Marjorie Ostrov Roberta Palen Mark and Frances Paper Eric and JoAnn Pasternack Ossie (Widdes) Perlman Ann and Felix Phillips Diana Phillips and Peter Magyar Edward and Leslye Phillips Family Foundation Michael Phillips and Julia Bucknall Sylvester Price Connie and Paul Ross Emily and David Rubenstein Mimi and David Sanders Sue and Larry Savett Robin and Stuart Seiler Dianne and Leighton Siegel Mort and Artie Silverman Dorothy and Edward Slonim Milton Smith Richard and Judith Spiegel Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker Carolyn and Timothy Sundquist Veda Zuponcic

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Special Contributions – 2007

Board of B'nai Abraham: Honor Linda Mack's contribution to B'nai Abraham's historical preservation: Memory of Debbie Feinwachs

Fern Badzin: Memory of Bernard Badzin; Fanny and Sam Katz

Marcia and Jerry Baland: Memory of Monroe and "Toots" Shanedling and Nate and Molly Keller
Susan and Dale Berns: Memory of Carl and Bess Siegel
Paula and Michael Beugen: Memory of Uncle Art Beugen

Bobbie and Allen Bright: Memory of Leo Bright
Helen Brooks: Honor of Ann and Felix Phillips
Pamela Brunfelt: Honor of Marilyn Chiat
Larry and Elayne Chiat: Memory of Lorrane Frisch
William Chiat and James Gladfelter: Honor of Marilyn and Harvey Chiat's 56th Anniversary
Marilyn and Harvey Chiat: Memory of Beverly Deutsch, Memory of Leland Gottstein, Memory of Marie Segal; Wishing Dr. Mel Sigel a speedy recovery;

Frank Claymon: Honor of Shirley Hamburger
Bobby and Elliot Cohen: Honor of Charlie Ostrov's 70th birthday
Gail Davies: Honor of friends from Virginia, especially Paul Ostrov
Derach Noam Congregation: Honor of Marilyn Chiat
Nomi and Marty Dworkin: Honor of Ann Phillips birthday
Joseph Edelheit and Machelle Norling: Memory of Judith Anderson
Jane Effress: Honor of Ann Phillips
Dolf W. Fieldman: Memory of the Keller family
Betty Flax: Memory of Burton Flax
Arlene Frisch Benjamin and Jim and Myrna Frisch and Mel and Patti Frisch: Memory of beloved grandparents Helen and Charles Frisch, Memory of beloved parents Myrtle and Harold Frisch
Anita Gordon Gamson: Memory of Louis Gordon
Audra Keller and Trissa and Nate Garvis: Honor of Sheila Paisner
Mace and Audrey Goldfarb Honor of Audra Keller, Honor of Margie and Charlie Ostrov
Beverly Goldfine, Steven Goldfine and Ilene Levin, Amy Goldfine, John and Donde Goldfine, Dan Goldfine and Robbie Schwartz: Memory of Lillian and David Finkelstein
Lynn and Howard Goldman: Honor of Aunt Sylvia Grossman
Charles Edelstein, Jean Schore and Barbara and Richard Goldstein: Memory of Deutsch family, Memory of Max and Sara Lee Edelstein
Howard and Barbara Gordon: Memory of parents Abe and Rose Gordon
Jessica and Brent Griffith: Honor of Leighton Siegel's Birthday

Joanne and Bruce Groen: Honor of Charlie and Margie Ostov

Phyllis and Buddy Harris: Honor of Sandy and Allen Harris's Anniversary and Birthday of Sandy Harris
Murry and Myra Eder Helfer: Honor of Leighton Siegel's Birthday
Thomas and Vicki Hurwitz: Memory of Debbie Feinwachs
Colette and Peter Johnson: Memory of Nate and Molly Keller
Martin and Susanne Kanter: Honor of Charlie and Margie Ostrov
Nancy and Elliot Karasov: Honor of Bonnie and Alan Milavetz
Andrea and Rob Karsh: Honor of Leighton Siegel 70th birthday, Appreciation of Leighton and Dianne's loving hospitality, Honor of Charlie Ostrov's Birthday

Jonathan and Jennifer Karsh: Honor of Leighton and Dianne Siegel
Judy Karon: Honor of Bar Mitzvah of Phillip Ostrov, Honor of Charlie Ostrov's special Birthday, Honor of Margie Ostrov's efforts for Duluth event
Miriam and Erwin Kelen: Honor of Ann Phillips and Family
Audra Keller: Recovery of Mort Silverman, Birthday of Amy Langer, Honor of Dean Phillips, Memory Art Beugen, Memory Harvey Resnick, Memory of Beverly Deutsch, Honor of Don Frishberg's 80th Birthday, Honor of Jeanne Schibel Gross 95th birthday, Honor of 65th birthdays of Susan Lewis and Pamela Canning, Honor of Catherine Fischer's 65th Birthday, Memory of Mother of Jane Efress; Memory of Dorothy Smith
Barbara and Keith Knoop: Memory of Rose and Karl Sundquist
Bill and Linda Lapp: Honor of Charlie Ostrov's 70th birthday
Jerry Lavin: Memory Herman K. Lavin and Leonard K. Lavin
Marilyn Marker: Memory of Beverly Deutsch
Terry Nolan and Carl Markus: Wishing Marty Fleisher good health
Matt Matasich: Memory of Dan "Bubs" Milavetz
Susan and Robert Mendelson: Memory of Edward J. Coen and Phillip Coen
Chana Mesberg and Harold Grossman: Memory of great great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mesberg
Karen Mesberg: Honor of her great grandfather

Milavetz Family Partnership: Memory of Parents - Frances and David Milavetz
Alan Milavetz: Memory of Beverly Deutsch, Honor and with thanks to Sherdell Burton, Rick, Steve Carter, Danny Milavetz, Mike Stonebauner, Steve Blehart for helping move pews and other items to B'nai Abraham
Alan Milavetz, Bonnie Resnick, John and Stacy Gallop, James and Donna Milavetz, Robert Milavetz: Memory of Ruth Milavetz
Anne Milavetz: Memory of husband, Daniel "Bubs" Milavetz
Carrie Olson: Honor of Lana Bernhardt
Margie and Charlie Ostrov: Memory of Paul and Sophie Ostrov, Honor of Leighton Siegel's Birthday, Memory of Priscilla Siegel

Phillip and Leah Pickman: Honor of Marilyn and Harvey Chiat; Honor of Elayne and Larry Chiat
Ann and Felix Phillips: Birthday of Harry Lerner, Recovery of Morton Silverman, Memory of Harvey Resnick, Recovery of Gary Tankenoff, Memory of Esther Sher, Memory of Beverly Sher Deutsch, Memory of Marv Kahner, Honor of Jeanne Schibel Gross's 95th Birthday, Honor of Ruth and Ed Cogen's 50th Anniversary, Memory of Judy Ashe Handelman; Honor of Barbara Goodman Smith's 80th birthday; Debbie Barr for a quick recovery; Roberta and Allen Bright in memory of Mother Billie; Marty Dworkin in honor of his big birthday; Nancy Coddon for a quick recovery;

Arthur and Jan Phillips: Honor of Birthday of Ann Phillips
J. Bertram and Truen Press: Honor of Louis Press

Heidi Resnick: Honor of Stone/Solemonvitz families
Anita and George Robinson: Memory of parents Abe and Rose Gordon

Phil and Tammie Rosenbloom: Memory of Eli Rosenbloom
Reva Rosenbloom: Honor of the birthday of Ann Phillips
Barbara (Tudie) Ross: Honor of her grandchildren
James and Rosemarie Rubenstein, Nancy Secher, Debra Secher, Adam, Brandi and Eli Secher, Mike, Judith, Zachery and Jake Secher: Honor of Jean Gross 95th birthday
Lee and Marlene Rubenstein: Dedicated to member of the Rubenstein family - past, present and future.
Larry and Muffy Rudnick: Honor of Charlie Ostrov's 70th birthday
Claudia Bourgin Sandonato: Memory of Frank and Dorothy Bourgin
Bud and Barb Sagen: Honor of Ann Phillips and Family, Memory of Ann & Lester Sagen, Memory of Art Gurovitsch, Memory of Dr. Charles & Esther Goodman
Gail Schwartz: Honor of Ann Shanedling Phillips
Stan and Barbara Segal: Memory of Beverly Deutsch
Marvin and Stephanie Segal: Honor of Audra Keller; Honor of Leighton Siegel's special birthday
Dr. Sheldon Siegel: Memory of Carl and Bess Siegel
Diane Siegel & Stephen Peter: Memory of Irving Siegel, Honor of Charlie Ostrov's Birthday

Margot Siegel: In memory of husband, Harold Siegel;
Sam and Ione Siegel: Memory of Carl and Bessie Siegel
JS Signs (Jack, Blake and Jennifer Siegel): Memory of all from the Siegel family, The Swartz Family, The Bloom Family, The Mark Family, The Woolfan Family, The Lindeke Family
Leighton and Dianne Siegel: Memory of Pia and Chaim Siegel, Memory of Rose and Clarence Siegel, Memory of Priscilla Siegel, Honor of Charlie Ostrov's 70th birthday; Memory of Gail Rothman
Marvin and Diane Siegel: Honor of Helen Rothschild's 100th Birthday
Delores and Mel Sigel: Honor of Marilyn and Harvey Chiat
Kenneth Simon from the Kenneth D. and Beatrice F. Simon Fund: Memory of Gus and Jeannette Simon, Memory of Bebe Simon, Memory of Marilyn Simon
Ken Simon, Gwynn, & Harlan;Daniel & Alan. Simon: On the occasion of restoration of B’nai Abraham Synagogue, and for a historic and religious memorial for the Jewish Rangers and Minnesota people.
Jean and Barry Steiger: Memory of Charles and Jenny Ostrov
Sharron and Oren Steinfeldt: Memory of Jack Bankman

Liba Stillman: Honor of Audra Keller
John and Kathleen Timmers: Memory of Ed Siegel
Stacy and Jeff Usem: Memory of Beverly Deutsch
Jerome and Susan Wasserman: Honor of Harvey Chiat's return to good health
Anne Shanedling Ribnick Wolf and John Ribnick: Memory of Stephan Larsen Wolf
Marvin and Elayne Wolfenson: Memory of Minnie and Louis Gandell, Memory of Sarah and David Berman
Sheri and Scott Yarosh: Thanks for helping a friend in need
Howard Zimmerman: Memory of Jack and Dorothy Zimmerman

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Gifts of kind and other aid - 2005 - 2007

Elaine Garon, who gave a early booklet of BA bylaws, owned by her grandfather, Morris Shanedling
Ardene Meshbesher, who gave her wedding pictures
Alan Milavitz who gave an old Milavetz Ketubah.
Ozzie Nogg who gave a copy of her book : Joseph's Bones about her father, Rabbi Alexander Katz
Frima Karon who donated Hadassah pins owned by her mother in law, a Hadassah president in Duluth.
Jim Rubenstein, who gave his Bar Mitzvah pictures
Leighton and Dianne Siegel, who created and donated banners, framed photographs and the web site.

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Individual Contributions - 2006

Ken Simon
Harry & Joan Lamppa
Amos Rosenbloom & Marsha McDonald
Trudy Bers
Rosemary McMonigal
Eric & JoAnn Pasternack
Howard Siegel

Noah Rosenbloom
Reva Rosenbloom
Michael Phillips
Bert & Susan Gross
Connie Lies
Ann & Felix Phillips
Audra Keller

Marilyn Chiat
Mitchell Dubow
Eric Olson
Dianne & Leighton Siegel
Marjorie & Charlie Ostrov
Sam & Sylvia Kaplan
Carolyn Sundquist Regiohnal Rep. ANational Historic Trust

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Special Contributions – 2006

Beverly Flax Shiff: In memory of Burton Flax

Ossie Perlman: In memory of Burton Flax

Margie and Don Frishberg: In memory of Harold Frishberg

Fred and Wendy Morris: In honor of Virginia Alumni

Audra Keller: In memory of Michael Kuller

Deborah Sugarman: In memory of Michael Kuller

Ann and Felix Phillips: In memory of Michael Kuller

Judy Karon: In honor anniversary of Margie and Charles Ostrov

Charles & Marjorie Ostrov: Wishing Felix Phillips a speedy recovery;

Marilyn & Harvey Chiat: Wishing Felix Phillips a speedy recovery:

Michael & Susan Blehert: Wishing Felix Phillips a speedy recovery:

Jon and Stacy Garon: In honor of Garon family:

Betty Flax: In memory of Jack Flax

Beverly Flax Shiff: In memory of Jack Flax

Jerome Stulberg: In memory of Herbert Stulberg

Sheldon and Helene Kaplan: In honor of birthday of Ann Phillips

Herb Goldenberg: In memory of Marlene Goldenberg;

Stuart Goldenberg: In memory of Marlene Goldenberg

Lisa and Steven Weisman: In memory of Irving and Shayndel Weisman

Jerome Stulberg: Memory of Joe Roman

Ruth Babich: In memory of Anna Babich

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Memory of Ed Siegel - 2006

Louise & Harry Rosenbaum
Sandra & Paul Friedman
Marilyn Marker
Patricia Kennan
Reva Rosenbloom
Neil Naftalin
Renee Ribnick
Susan & Michael Blehert
Joel & Harmony Kaplan
The 15 Club
Alan Milavetz & Bonnie Resnick
Don & Paula Bernstein
Marilyn & Marty Weisberg
Sue-Ann & Gary Garvis
Percy & Bernice Greenberg
Dianne & Bob Kline
Joel Glaser
Mimi & Sherry Gleekel
Sandra & Darrel Dankert

Gail Nemanic
Jenna Rentschler
Terry Noland & Carl Markus
Joyce Doerffler
Patricia & Peter Meyers
Ellen Etzkin
Dede & Bob Wolfson
Ellen Silverman
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Phillips
Errol K Kantor family
Myrna & Dick Abrams
Jeanne Schibel Gross
Dianne & Neil Hoffman
Liba & Tom Stillman
Nancy Secher, Judith & Mike Graceman
Carol & Elmer Kaemper
Stefanie & Marvin Segal
Barbara & Joel Fryer
Lisa Langer & Dan K Siegel

Diane Syme
Gladys & Bert Kohn
Neal & Barb Frank
James Lethert, James Anderson, & Penny Berger
Helen & Jim Brown
Phyllis & Lloyd Robinson
Judith & William Crandall
Robert Bayerl
Don & Gerda Nightingale
Charles and Marjorie Ostrov
John & Kathleen Timmers
Colette & Peter Johnson
Sheila & Steve Lieberman
Elayne & Larry Chiat
Marilyn and Harvey Chiat
Shirley Olsen
Lynn & Howard Goldman
Lynn & Buddy Abramson
Susan & Bill Goldenberg

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Contributions – 2004 & 2005

Dr. Sanford Berman
Mike & Sue Blehert
Simon Bourgin
Judy & Rodney Cooperman
Janet Donaldson
Sally Flax
Helen Goldberg
Susan & Bill Goldenberg
Lillian & Manley Goldfine
Leland Gottstein
Judy Graceman
Peggie Goodman Greuling
Jeanne Schibel Gross
Brian & Francine Gunderson
Winnie Gurovitsch
Susan Helland
William & Selma Horwitz
Harriet Schibel Joseph
Gretchen & Errol Kantor
Carol and Martin Kaplan
Marjorie & Charlie Ostrov

Eloise & Elliot Kaplan
Sarah & Sam Kaufman
Audra Keller & Ed Siegel
Harry & Joan Lamppa
Naomi & Warren Maul
Ardene & David Meshbesher
Anne Milavetz
Maxine Nathanson
Charles & Marjorie Ostrov
Francie & Mark Paper
Ann & Felix Phillips
Bettian Pollack
Nancy Powell
Phyllis & Lloyd Robinson
Sue Rosenbaum and Chris Roberts
Bob Roscoe and family
Ira & Tammy Serebrin
Dianne & Leighton Siegel
Marvin & Diane Siegel
Sam & Ione Siegel
Dianne & Leighton Siegel

Katherine & Jeffrey Tane
Ken Simon
Harry & Joan Lamppa
Amos Rosenbloom & Marsha McDonald
Trudy Bers
Rosemary McMonigal
Eric & JoAnn Pasternack
Howard Siegel
Noah Rosenbloom
Reva Rosenbloom
Michael Phillips
Bert & Susan Gross
Connie Lies
Audra Keller
Sam & Sylvia Kaplan
Marilyn Chiat
Mitchell Dubow
Eric Olson

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