1. The Skolnick Family Charitable Trust DIAMOND SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

2. Community Leader Award
PLATINUM SPONSOR
We are delighted to join the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County in honoring our good friend
David B. Samadi, M.D.
with the
Community Leader Award
may his efforts in the medical industry continue to improve the lives of people impacted by his research and implementation of laparoscopic and robotic prostate surgeries.
Lalezarian Family
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

3. PLATINUM SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

4. PLATINUM SPONSOR
Congratulations to all the recipients of this year’s awards. You have been chosen because of your efforts and the impact you have made on the community.
Lalezarian Family
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

5. Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
PLATINUM SPONSOR
We are pleased to join the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County in honoring our dear friend
Steven Dubner
with the
Public Service Award
He has made a significant impact in our community promoting environmentally friendly green roofs as well as gorgeous landscapes so future generations can enjoy the beauty Long Island has to offer.
Lalezarian Family
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

6. Your dedication inspires us, Marilyn Tune Gessin & Harvey Gessin
SILVER SPONSOR
No one taught Jan Borzewski how to be tolerant and to hide his Jewish neighbor, my mother, Elke.
We honor the staff and volunteers of HMTC who work each day to make our world a better place.
We celebrate our dear friend Andrea Bolender for her passion and dedication to Holocaust Education and to HMTC.
We congratulate the 2016 honorees for their commitment to HMTC and for making a difference.
Your dedication inspires us,
Marilyn Tune Gessin & Harvey Gessin
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

7. In loving memory of Leo Schwimmer and
SILVER SPONSOR
In loving memory of Leo Schwimmer and
With thanks to our dedicated honorees for many hours of valuable professional support.  And a particular shout out to Andrea, a uniquely special and unselfish woman, a true "gitte nashoma", and someone to proudly and honestly call a friend.
Erika and Ken Witover
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

8. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. You are an inspiration
SILVER SPONSOR
Dear David,
Congratulations on this
well-deserved honor.
You are an inspiration
to us all.
Betty and Shaz Mossanen
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

9. It is an honor to be in your lives and to have you in mine.
SILVER SPONSOR
IN HONOR OF STEVEN DUBNER, his dear family, Candy, Wendy, Allison and your beautiful grandchildren:
Wishing you a lifetime of blessings of good health, prosperity and joy.
It is an honor to be in your lives and to have you in mine.
With gratitude , honor and love,
Michele Lee Fine
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

10. Jack Foley and Title Associates proudly support the
SILVER SPONSOR
Jack Foley and Title Associates
proudly support the
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
Congratulations to this year’s honorees!
A sincere thank you to the Co-Chairs and everyone involved for putting together this wonderful evening.
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

11. RJL Charitable Foundation together with Randi & Jeffrey Levine
SILVER SPONSOR
RJL Charitable Foundation together with Randi & Jeffrey Levine
are proud to support
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County
and
Andrea Bolender, Steven Dubner, David Samadi,
Emily Berkowitz and Ilise Friedman
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

12. Thank you to our honorees for all that you do for our Center.
CORPORATE SPONSOR
Thank you to our honorees for all that you do for our Center.
Thank you to the Dinner Chairs and Committee and staff for organizing this fabulous evening.
Thank you to all of you for supporting this event and the work that we do.
Steven and Trudy Markowitz
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

13. CORPORATE SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

14. CORPORATE SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

15. Congratulations to the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
CORPORATE SPONSOR
Congratulations to the
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center 
for its vital work in our community.
With admiration and appreciation to the honorees, volunteers, staff, and Survivors, whose dedication to this work inspires us all.
Emily Berkowitz & Family
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

16. CORPORATE SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

17. In memory of those who perished needlessly in the Holocaust
CORPORATE SPONSOR
In memory of those who perished needlessly in the Holocaust
and in honor of those who are here to tell their story
- The Neisloss Family Foundation
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

18. Steve Dubner CORPORATE SPONSOR We proudly support the
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
of Nassau County’s
24th Annual Tribute Dinner
and congratulate
Steve Dubner
For this well deserved honor and his generous contributions to our community.
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

19. Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
CORPORATE SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner
501 Franklin Avenue, Suite 218
Garden City, N.Y
(516)

20. Karen & Kouros Torkan Mindy & Ron Horowitz
CORPORATE SPONSOR
Congratulations to
Steven Dubner
for this well-deserved recognition.
Best wished to all the honorees.
Andrea Bolender
David Samadi
Emily Berkowitz
Ilise Friedman
Karen & Kouros Torkan
Mindy & Ron Horowitz
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

21. CORPORATE SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

22. CORPORATE SPONSOR
We are celebrating this special and meaningful honor tonight with great pride and admiration. Through your dedication and altruistic nature, you have touched so many lives. We are honored tonight because you have been recognized, despite your humble nature, that you are a great inspiration and wonderful role model. We are so very proud of you and love you with all of our hearts!
Your loving family,
Candy, Allison & David – Amanda & Dylan, Wendy & Stephen – Samantha, Alix, Ryan
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

23. CORPORATE SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

24. Steven Dubner Landscaping would like to congratulate our
CORPORATE SPONSOR
Steven Dubner Landscaping would like to congratulate our
President, Steven Dubner
on receiving the
Public Service Award
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

25. Eleanor and Jules Blackman
CORPORATE SPONSOR
In support of the
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
and in recognition of the honorees
and all the volunteers who give so freely of their time and talents.
Eleanor and Jules Blackman
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

26. Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
CORPORATE SPONSOR
Congratulations to
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
of Nassau County
on the occasion of the
24th Annual Tribute Dinner
and
to my good friends
Andrea Bolender
Steven Dubner
David B. Samadi, M.D.
Emily Berkowitz and Ilise Friedman
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication
Thomas S. Gulotta
Special Counsel Albanese & Albanese, LLP
President & CEO Executive Strategies, LLC
Board of Directors Flushing Bank
Director United Nations Development Corporation
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

27. CORPORATE SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

28. Congratulations and Best Wishes to our Honorees
CORPORATE SPONSOR
Congratulations and Best Wishes
to our Honorees
for an Honor Well Deserved
Andrea Bolender
Steven Dubner
David B. Samadi, M.D.
Emily Berkowitz & Ilise Friedman
Ike, Molly & Steven Elias Foundation 
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

29. Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
PATRON SPONSOR
Congratulations to
All the
Honorees
Upon Receiving the
Legacy Award;
Public Service Award;
Community Leader Award
and
The Bruce Morrell Education Award
Howard J. Fein
Samuel J. Azus
Robert E. Acuna
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

30. We are proud to support HMTC and congratulate this year’s honorees:
PATRON SPONSOR
We are proud to support HMTC and congratulate this year’s honorees: 
Andrea Bolender
Steven Dubner
David B Samadi, M.D.
Emily Berkowitz
Ilise Friedman
Irene and Peter Klein
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

31. Herb and Joyce Cooper PATRON SPONSOR
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

32. Kol HaKavod and congratulations to my co-honorees,
PATRON SPONSOR
Kol HaKavod and congratulations
to my co-honorees, 
and thank you to G-d for giving me
the parents and family he did, and the strength and determination
to continue a mission of remembrance.
Andrea Bolender
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

33. The Living Memories Project
BENEFACTOR
In appreciation of
Andrea Bolender
For who she is and all she does
To keep the memory alive.
Meryl & Stewart Ain
The Living Memories Project
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

34. congratulate the honorees
BENEFACTOR
Eileen and Neil Tannor
congratulate the honorees
Andrea Bolender
Steven Dubner
David Samadi
Emily Berkowitz
Ilise Friedman
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

35. Richard and Scott DeMatteis
BENEFACTOR
Congratulates
Steven Dubner
On Being the Recipient
of the
Public Service Award
Richard and Scott DeMatteis
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

36. The Law Firm of Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
BENEFACTOR
The Law Firm of
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

37. Nancy, Adam, Perry and Tory
BENEFACTOR
The KROSSER Family is proud to support the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County and STEVEN DUBNER, recipient of the Public Service Award.
We applaud your generosity, kindness and devotion to HMTC.
With appreciation and gratitude,
Nancy, Adam, Perry and Tory
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

38. All his works will never be known... To our friend Steve Dubner
BENEFACTOR
All his works will never be known...
To our friend Steve Dubner
With gratitude and thanks,
Rabbi Susie Heneson Moskowitz
and your friends 
at 
Temple Beth Torah,
Melville, NY 
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

39. Blumenfeld Development Group
BENEFACTOR
Blumenfeld Development Group
is proud to support HMTC and congratulates this year’s honorees: 
Andrea Bolender
Steven Dubner
David B Samadi, M.D.
Emily Berkowitz
Ilise Friedman
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

40. Emily Berkowitz Our very best wishes to our dear friend
BENEFACTOR
Our very best wishes to our dear friend
Emily Berkowitz
on this most deserved honor.
We are thrilled to be able to share this special night with you
Mazel Tov! Alina and Mark Heller
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

41. Congratulations to all the honorees and to our dear Friend and family
BENEFACTOR
Congratulations to all the honorees
and to our dear Friend and family
Dr. Babak Samadi
Your dedication to our community and
Your contribution to the society is admirable
We salute you,
The Aghravi Family
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

42. Harriet and Eugene Becker Laurie Benjamin Ellen and Neil Caplan
BENEFACTOR
Harriet and Eugene Becker
Laurie Benjamin
Ellen and Neil Caplan
Farnosh and Joseph Chadi
Marian Conway
Abraham Daniels
Sheryl and Randall Feingold
Meris and David First
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

43. Esther and Robert Greenberg Investors Bank Gloria Jackel Kombiz Kahen
BENEFACTOR
Esther and Robert Greenberg
Investors Bank
Gloria Jackel
Kombiz Kahen
Margaret Cuomo and Howard Maier
Roberta and Alan Maskell
Mary Ann and Joseph Mattone
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mehedizadeh
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

44. New York Community Bank Foundation Marcia Posner
BENEFACTOR
Melrose Credit Union
New York Community Bank Foundation
Marcia Posner
Diana and Shahram Rabbani
Hon. Lee Seeman
Cookie and Murray Slimowitz
Charlene and Jerry Sloane
Susan and Richard Tannor
Jolanta and Edward Zamecka
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

45. Congratulations to all the well deserving honorees Andrea Bolender
BENEFACTOR
Congratulations to all
the well deserving honorees
Andrea Bolender
Steven Dubner
David Samadi
Emily Berkowitz
Ilise Friedman
Cookie and Murray Slimowitz
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

46. We are proud to call you a member of the March of the Living family.
INDIVIDUAL
Congratulations to Andrea Bolender on this well-deserved honor, as well as all the other honorees.
We are proud to call you a member of the March of the Living family.
Thank you to HMTC for all of the important work that you do.
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

47. Thank you for inspiring us with your commitment, your talents,
INDIVIDUAL
Emily, Ilise, Andrea
Thank you for inspiring us with
your commitment, your talents,
and your excellence.
You are a gift to us and make the
world a better place!
Gloria and Miles Glantz
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

48. Andrea Bolender In honor of our sister,
INDIVIDUAL
In honor of our sister,
Andrea Bolender
for her dedication to the Holocaust Center and the memory of our father, Benek Bolender.
With love,
Marlene, Mark, Craig
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

49. In memory of Gina, who survived, and
INDIVIDUAL
In memory of Gina, who survived, and
Ester, who did not.
Lila Alexander
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

50. Emily and Ilise The Volunteers
INDIVIDUAL
Emily and Ilise
You are both truly treasures to HMTC and to all of us who are fortunate to know you and call you friend.
You are both dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate. You give of yourselves in so many ways to the Survivors, students, staff and your fellow educators and docents.
All our love,
The Volunteers
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

51. Congratulations to all the Honorees
INDIVIDUAL
Congratulations to all the Honorees
With gratitude and appreciation to the staff,
volunteers and survivors
who dedicate themselves to the mission of our Center.
Ilise Friedman
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

52. Abbie and Richard Laskey
INDIVIDUAL
In our own ways, and at our best, each of us plants for the enjoyment of those who will come after we are gone. Kudos to the HMTC for its enlightened decision to honor Steve Dubner who gets the symbolic significance and has the wisdom and savvy to help us nurture what has been planted.
Abbie and Richard Laskey
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

53. Susan, Todd & Tracey and family and Russ & Jess and family
INDIVIDUAL
Dear Steve,
We celebrate your vision, your commitment to deeply held values, and your generosity of time, energy, resources and imagination in the realization of this very special garden. With great pride; we love you.
Susan, Todd & Tracey and family and Russ & Jess and family
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner

54. the 2nd generation congratulates
INDIVIDUAL
From generation to generation....
the 2nd generation congratulates
Andrea Bolender
Legacy Award honoree
Thanks for all the passion and dedication to keep our group vibrant and strong.
L'dor v'dor
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
24th Annual Tribute Dinner