Award Recipients
In addition to special recognition offered throughout the year to congregants and staff, Temple Beth Am maintains a few special awards which are presented either on an annual or periodic basis.
Harry Gunther Service Award
The Harry Gunther Service Award is presented annually to a deserving Beth Am member who has worked during the prior year for the benefit of the Temple community in a way which would be considered “above and beyond.”
Recipients
2005–06
Richard W. Hoffman
2004–05
Karen Kammer
Irwin Katz
2003–04
Frank Hessel
Dan Koffsky
Howard Wolofsky
2002
Lawrence S. Forman
Richard Yulman
2001
Elisabeth Frank
2000
Debbie Freedman
1999
Jay Rossin
1998
Gary P. Cohen
1997
Ronald Fieldstone
Robert G. Berrin
1996
Joe Jacoby
John Sumberg
1995
Richard Browdy
Carol Flicker
Bonnie Webman
1994
Colleen Fain
Dr. Michael Margulies
1993
Jodi Hessel
Lilian Serviansky
Dr. Peter Sobel
William Sussman
1991
Samuel Steen
1990
Syd Oltchick
William Saulson
Dr. William E. Silver
1989
Mark Buchbinder
Dr. Melvin Rappaport
Sheila Stieglitz
1987
Robert Berney
Doreen Marx Krulewitch
Ira Pozen
1985
Col. Arthur Conn
Leo Gelber
1983
Teddi Segal
1982
Diana Elson
Evelyn Goodman
1981
Selma Rappaport
1980
Selma Baumgard
1979
Stan Mintz
1976
Iris Franco
1974
Irving Epstein
Talmud Torah Award
The Talmud Torah Award honors congregants who contribute to the Temple by engaging thoughtfully in its adult education programs and encourage participation in them.
Recipients
2006 Mark Oren
2005 David Schwadron (Special Award to Rabbi Morris Kipper z”l)
2004 Steve Simon
2003 Paul Distenfeld and Anabela Moskovitz
2002 Judith Bittel
2001 Edward Schwartz
2000 Peter Sobel
1999 Michael Margulies
Committee of 100 ‘Family of the Year’
Each year, Temple Beth Am is proud to recognize an outstanding family of volunteers with the Committee of 100 “Family of the Year” Award, for continued participation in our Temple community and an ongoing commitment to congregational leadership.
Recipients
Robert Hersh Professional Excellence Award
The Robert Hersh Professional Excellence Award was created in 2019 to honor Robert Hersh, in recognition of his consistent pursuit of excellence over 15 years as Executive Director of Temple Beth Am (2004–2019).
Recipients
Woman of Valor
Every few years, our congregation honors extraordinary women as a Woman of Valor. This award recognizes women who have left their indelible mark throughout the Temple Beth Am campus and have helped define the clear vision for our future and our deserving community, and who promote, support and encourage the overall mission of the Temple Beth Am community, including the Synagogue, Day School, Religious School and our Youth Programs.