Gala ProgramTehillim

Rabbi Meir Shimon Moscowitz - Head Shliach of Illinois

Siyum on Tractate Bava BasraMendel Turk & Mendel Kaplan - Mesivta Students

Keynote AddressRabbi Moshe Kotlarsky - Chabad World Headquarters

Tribute & Presentation of Lev V’Nefesh AwardRabbi Shmuel Wineberg - Associate Dean

AcceptanceRabbi Shalom & Chana Bergovoy

DinnerMusical Entertainment by Yisroel Williger

Feature Video

Tribute & Presentation of Chicago Torah Visionary Award

Rabbi Moshe B. Perlstein, Dean

AcceptanceDr. Yosef and Shira Malka Walder

Dedication of Yeshivas Ohr Eliyahu - Video Presentation

Tribute to Netanel and Miriam Tuito

Message from Eliyahu’s Family

Dedication Celebration

Dessert

Birchat Hamazon

Musical Entertainment

Ma’ariv

Menu

Field Greens Melange

Cream Garlic & Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Assorted Artisan Dinner Rolls and Spread

Braised Ribs, BBQ Sauceor

Coq D’or, Hawaiian Sauceor

Fillet Salmon, sauce à l’anethor

Salade de quinoa

Brocoli soufflé

Pommes de terre nouvelles persil

Haricots verts frais avec Red Pepper

Coffee, Tea, Decafe, Lemon & Parve Cream

Sorbete de naranja y vainilla helado Parve

Biscuits fantaisie

Message from Eliyahu’s FamilyBy Netanel Tuito, Eliyahu’s Brother-in-law

In this week’s portion of Beha’alosecha the Torah informs us that while in the desert the Jews encamped and traveled at G-d’s bidding – when to travel, where to travel, and how long to encamp at any given location.

There were times that the Jewish people would abide for long periods of time in pleasant locations, where water was plentiful, while at other times they would sojourn for long periods of time in unpleasant locations, where water was scarce. The Jews were powerless to make their own decisions as to when and where to travel and where to stop; it was all according to G-d’s com-mand.

The events that transpired with our forefathers are signs for their children. Every Jew has his own individ-ual pathway and road that G-d chooses for him through-out his entire life. At times he must scale great heights; other times the road is flat and smooth; at times he is blessed with an abundance of physical plentitude, while at other times he has great difficulty making a living. A

Jew believes that all events are directed by G-d’s hand.

I want to share with you a bit of the life and times of our dear brother and brother-in-law, Eliyahu, of bless-ed memory. Eliyahu was a talented lad. Beloved by all; always joyful and causing others to rejoice as well, con-stantly creating a joyful ambiance.

He was extremely kindhearted, always lending a help-ing hand to people; the first to offer assistance to others.

Like all Jews, he experienced good and pleasant peri-ods during his life, similar to the Jews’ encamping near wellsprings of fresh water, while at other times he had to struggle to climb and traverse steep mountains, or encamp in locations bereft of any assistance.

Even during the most difficult periods of his life, he was always filled with hope that events would take a turn for the better and he would yet enjoy good and happy times.

Indeed, Eliyahu finally achieved this period in life, and thank G-d, married.

During this period of time G-d sent Eliyahu the good

angels Dr. Walder and his dear wife Shira Malka, who infused him with much faith and confidence in his new ascendant path.

It was in their merit that Eliyahu was able to fulfill his dream and begin studying law, and for the first time in his life was able to be truly proud of his achievements.

He would tell all his friends and acquaintances, “I have a father and a mother to whom I have pledged to complete my studies and become a lawyer.” To our great chagrin, he did not merit to conclude his studies, for he sadly suddenly took ill and passed away.

Nevertheless, Eliyahu serves as a paradigm of how it is possible for a person to raise himself from the lowest of depths to the greatest heights, never to give up and never to lose hope.

My wife and I have arrived from distant Israel, not only to cherish Eliyahu’s memory,

But also, and primarily, to thank dear Dr. Walder and Shira Malka for their unique and most personal sup-port that they extend to each and every child and young

person. They literally delve into each and every detail as to what is best for this child to study, what is the best means of employment for this individual, what is the best place for this particular person to live.

And most important of all: What hidden talent and aptitude lies dormant and latent in you, that you will be able to actualize.

It is wholly to their credit that Eliyahu’s sisters have undergone a transformative change in their degree of togetherness, and in their ability to hear out and under-stand one another.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Eliyahu is partaking in this special and moving event – the establishment of a Yeshivah named after him; a Chabad Yeshivah, the Chassidic movement that Eliyahu so loved and admired. Eliyahu sends his heartfelt thanks.

CONGRATULATIONS TO

LUBAVITCH MESIVTA

FOR PROVIDING 20 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING TORAH EDUCATION IN

THE CHICAGO AREA.

WE ARE HAPPY TO JOIN THE MESIVTA IN GIVING SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO

DR. YOSEF AND SHIRA MALKA WALDER

AN EXTRAORDINARY COUPLE DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF THE

CHICAGO JEWISH COMMUNITY.

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Bob & Debbie Hartman

Dr. and Mrs. Walder:

Your commitment to Jewish education in Chicago is inspiring and appreciated.

You both identify a need at the many Jewish

schools in Chicago and then work to fill it such that the entire community benefits.

Countless families have benefited through your creation of a teacher resource center, a fund for

scholarships, and a science laboratory and center.

May You Continue To Be An Inspiration To

The Entire Community! *

Rabbi Yaakov and Judy Rajchenbach

In Honor of

Rabbi Shalom & Chana Bergovoy

and their incredible leadership. Thank you for always being there to help others. You are an

inspiration to all who know you, and your stellar Midos Tovos are an example to all.

May Hashem bless you in all your endeavors.

May they grow from strength to strength and

derive much nachas from all they do. *

Todd Stern

Mazel Tov To

Rabbi Perlstein and the

Lubavitch Mesivta

and thank you for you inspiring leadership and dedication towards excellence in Torah

education.

Mazel Tov to the distinguished honorees

Dr. YOSEF & SHIRA MALKA WALDERS & RABBI SHALOM AND CHANA

BERGOVOY *

Harold Katz

IN HONOR OF

THE LUBAVITCH MESIVTA

AND STAFF FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO JEWISH

EDUCATION. *

MR. & MRS. WENGROW

Mazel Tov to

Dr. & Mrs. Walder and to

Rabbi and Mrs. Bergovoy on this well-deserved honor.

Thank you to Dr. and Mrs. Walder for your support

and dedication to the Lubavitch Mesivta. May the new name, Ohr Eliyahu, help to facilitate and strengthen the light of Torah in the Mesivta and in the greater

Chicago community.

May Hashem bless you and repay you a hundredfold for all that you do for others.

Thank you to Rabbi and Mrs. Bergovoy for always

being there to help others. You are an inspiration to all who know you, and your stellar Midos Tovos are an

example to all.

May Hashem bless you in all your endeavors. *

Barak & Elana Baver

In Honor of

Dr. Yosef & Shira Malka Walder

for all you do for chinuch throughout the city of Chicago

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David and Rochie Porush President of Arie Crown

Mazel Tov to

Dr. & Mrs. Walder

for this most meaningful dedication and for all your ground breaking initiatives for Klal

Yisroel.

With great honor and respect *

Mr. & Mrs. Gluck

Mazel Tov To

Rabbi Shalom & Chana Bergovoy!

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Mazel Tov to Dr. & Mrs. Walder

on this well-deserved honor.

Thank you to Dr. and Mrs. Walder for your support and dedication to the Lubavitch

Mesivta.

May the new name, Ohr Eliyahu, help to facilitate and strengthen the light of Torah in

the Mesivta and in the greater Chicago community.

You are an inspiration to all who know you,

and your stellar Midos Tovos are an example to all.

May Hashem bless you in all your endeavors.

* Stan & Mashie Gertz

The Rebbe quotes the verse "Educate a child according to his way; even when he becomes older, he will not depart

from it." He therefore concludes that "we must work towards these goals, 'raising up many students,' who will, in turn, themselves attract other students and

thus, reveal, in an apparent way, how each Jew is, 'the work of My hands in which to take pride."

Tonight's award recipients, Dr. Yosef and Shira Malka Walder, Rabbi Shalom and Chana Bergovoy, represent the dedication and Torah-living of all the educators and

others who have given themselves, not only to bring about the success of tonight's simcha, but to help shape

the words of the Rebbe into a reality that not only enriches the lives of the young men and women who

have, and will continue to grow and flourish as a result of their efforts, but will influence others in the same way

so as to change the world the way G-d wants it to be.

Thank you all *

Drs. Gershom and Rivkah Taub

Mazel Tov to

Dr. & Mrs. Walder

on this well-deserved honor. Yasher Koach on your leadership in supporting Torah

institutions! *

Jeremy & Rebecca Amster

In Honor of

Dr Yosef and Shira Malka Walder

And the good work that they do for the entire community.

Thank you for your collaboration with us on the

Brown Childhood Center at the Walder Education Pavilion.

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Marc and Lauren Brown

In appreciation of the Mesivta's Hanhala and all the faculty members who provided valuable guidance and instructions to all the talmidim!

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Rabbi & Mrs. Zweibel

In Honor of

Mo’s Dad and Wonderful Mom

and

In honor of

Shalom and Chana Bergovoy

May you continue to go from strength to strength.

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Mordy & Rivky Siegal

In Honor of

Dr. Walder Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor!

Your efforts for the klal have forged a new path,

taking Chicago’s Jewish education to new heights!

May you continue to go from strength to

strength.

May Hashem continue to guide you through all of your deeds.

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Generations, A Project of AFTA Ensuring a Jewish Future through Jewish

Education Every Jewish Child Deserves a Jewish

Education www.GenerationsChicago.org

Mazel Tov and Yashar Koach to

The Walders for all they do for Klal Yisroel.

May they see Yiddishe Nachas from their

family and continue their Avodas Hakodesh in the future.

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Nesanel & Perl Davis

In Honor of our Dearest Friends & Mentors Rabbi Moshe Binyomin & Leah Rivka

Perlstein שליט"א And

The Dynamic Associate Dean Rabbi Shmuly & Sarah Wineberg שיחיו The Hanhala & Rebbeim and Bochurim.

May you continue to illuminate our Chicagoland

community with your ניצוצים הקדושים הבומבסטי

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Beis Medresh Mikor Hachaim extends a heartfelt Mazel Tov to

The Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago

and tonight’s worthy honorees

Dr. Yosef and Mrs. Shira Malka Walder

Chicago Torah Visionary Award

as they dedicate The Lubavitch Mesivta under the name Yeshivas Ohr Eliyahu - Lubavitch

Mesivta of Chicago

The Walder’s vision creation and support of so many projects and Mosdos in

Chicago is something to be admired. They should only have continued gezunt and

shep nachas from their children and grandchildren.

May Hashem grant

continued bracha and hatzlacha to the Mesivta and all the honorees as they continue

their avodas hakodesh.

To the Mesivta

Keep up the good work! *

Dovid and Shira Cheplowitz

Yasher Koach to

Dr. Yosef and Shira Malka Walder

on their leadership in supporting Torah institutions

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Benzion & Lisa Friedman

Mazel Tov to

Dr. and Mrs. Yosef Walder

On this well-deserved Torah Visionary Award

Thank you for everything that you have done for the chinuch of our community and for

everything that you have done for me and my family.

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Rabbi Moshe S. Gluck and Family

Mazel Tov to

Rabbi Perlstein, Rabbi Halberstam, Rabbi Weinberg

To the honorees and especially to all the honhola. Hashem should bless you with greater

and greater success in all that you do.

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Yoel & Yehudit Goldberg

We salute Ohr Eliyahu for its sustained

excellence in educating the next generation of Chassidim and Shluchim and for cultivating our

inner potential and guiding us in our most formative years.

We also congratulate the esteemed honorees,

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Walder and Rabbi and Mrs. Sholom Bergavoy, for the well-deserved

recognition of their work on behalf of the Yeshiva.

Class of 5761/2001:

Aron Grinshtein Isser New Baruch Sholom Wolf Eli Rosenfeld Shaul Perlstein Zelly Silber Mendy Nagel Mendy Hecht Mendy Hecht Shalom Huber Meir Lax AJ Bulua Moshe Chanowitz Levi Schectman

Yasher Koach to

Dr. & Mrs. Walder for yet another extraordinary vision on behalf

of Jewish education.

May you continue to lead by example in all that you do.

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Yosef & Ayelet Knopf

In Honor of

Rabbi & Mrs. Bergovoy

Truly an elite couple. May you have continued hatzlacha and nachas.

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Gabriel & Shoshana Kroll

IN HONOR OF

Dr. Yosef & Shira Malka Walder

FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO JEWISH EDUCATION.

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Andrew Rashkow

Mazal Tov to Dr. Yosef and Shira Malka Walder

on your well-deserved honor!

The Mesivta is lucky to have such friends!

Fondly, *

Rabbi Ephraim and Miriam Rosenblum Rabbi Chaim and Fraidy Gurevitz

Rabbi Sholom Ber and Rivkie Raices Rabbi Yossi and Chanie Rosenblum

Rabbi Hillel and Chani Baron Rabbi Shuey and Chani Rosenblum Rabbi Mendy and Batya Rosenblum

We join in saluting the entire dedicated leadership of Mesivta Lubavitch Chicago

and congratulate them for another wonderful year, one of real development and taking things to the next level

in such a big way, begashmius uveruchnius.

Mazel Tov to the singular patrons of Torah and yiddishkeit Dr. Yosef and Shira Malka Walder

on your enabling the Mesivta to see the implementation of its dreams and reach for even greater.

Last week (Bamidbar, 3:1) the Torah tells us via Rashi that "Any who teaches the child of another is considered as if he

birthed him" The Rebbe elucidates that unlike a physical father, of which

there can be only one, spiritual birth (life) through Torah is a continual process

without which one cannot survive, hence "Any" and even many who provide it can gain this merit

with the same person.

The Rebbe also teaches that the greatest sign of life is growth. L'chaim to the growth and life of the Mesivta. We appreciate what you are doing and thank you

for our son's three wonderful years in your beautiful moised.

Rabbi Levi and Nechama Shemtov Washington, DC

IN HONOR OF

Dr. Yosef & Shira Malka Walder

FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO JEWISH EDUCATION.

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Binyomin & Fraidy Shkop

MAZEL TOV

TO OUR VERY DEAR FRIENDS FROM THE DAY WE CAME HERE

RABBI AND MRS. PERLSTIEN ON LEADING THE MESIVTA TO THIS MILESTONE

LONG TIME FAMILY FRIENDS

DR. AND MRS. WALDER FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR EVERYONE

GREAT TALMIDIM IN THE PAST AND PRESENT

SHOLOM AND CHANA BERGEVOY ON YOUR PARTNERSHIP WITH MESIVTA

AS WELL AS ALL OF YOUR OTHER SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

MAY HASHEM BLESS YOU ALL WITH

CONTINUED SUCCESS IN EVERY AREA *

ELI NOSON AND HINDY SILBERBERG

In Honor of

The Walders and their incredible leadership and dedication

to the Chicago k'hillah.

May they grow from strength to strength and derive much nachas from all they do.

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Meir Zev Klein Umishpachto

Mazal Tov to

Rabbi Shalom and Chana on a well-deserved award and recognition.

My Hashem continue to give you strength to

continue serving the community and bringing people closer to Torah and Mitzvos

Much Love *

Rivkah and Hillel Efron

IN HONOR OF OUR GOOD FRIENDS

THE SILBERBERGS

MAY THE MESIVTA CONTINUE TO SUCCEED FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

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KIRRIL AND MIRIAM VOROBEICHIK

Mazel Tov to the honorees, and a big yasher koach to the hanhala of the Mesivta for all of the

amazing work that you do!

May you continue to have much hatzlocha! *

Simcha and Gittel Kanter

In recognition and appreciation of the Hanhala and Melamdin for their tremendous efforts on

behalf of our children! *

Naftali & Sorie Rotenstreich, NYC

Mazal Tov to

Dr. Yosef and Shira Malka Walder

With deep appreciation for all that you do for the Lubavitch

Mesivta and the community at large

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Avrohom and Menucha Gershon

IN HONOR OF

DR. YOSEF AND SHIRA MALKA

WALDER

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LOTHAR & SUE KAHN

Shalom and Chana

We're blessed to be able to call such caring people our

dear friends.

To Many More S'machot Together!

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