Honoring
Naomi & Arnie Lehrer
Arnie and Naomi moved to Woodmont nine years ago and immediately found a welcoming home at Chabad of Milford-HCW—a community they describe as comfortable, accepting, and warm. Arnie takes great pride in his weekly role helping set up the kiddush each Shabbat morning. Prior to living in Woodmont, they were dedicated "shleppers" throughout the 19-year run of the Woodbridge Minyan, always willing to lend a hand wherever needed. Since October 7, Naomi has volunteered in Israel, preparing thousands of sandwiches for soldiers and helping secure essential supplies and equipment, while Arnie made tzitzit for soldiers who requested them. Their lives have long been defined by a deep commitment to serving both the Jewish community and the Jewish people.
Married for 48 years, Arnie and Naomi have built lives centered on family, community, and service. Arnie has held numerous leadership roles in Jewish communal organizations and currently serves as a New Haven Commissioner and Vice President of the Chapel West Special Services District. Naomi, a trained social worker and former Vice President of ORT, has continued a lifelong commitment to helping others. Their greatest joy is spending time with their children and grandchildren, Maya and Eli, and they feel truly blessed to have them close by.
Honoring
Irit & Jonathan Perkins
Irit and Jonathan have been married for 46 years. Irit was born in Israel and Jonathan in South Africa. They met in South Africa during their last year of high school, spent time together on a Kibbutz, and were married in Israel two years later. After living in London for a short time, they moved to the United States, where they have built a life centered on family. Today, they are grateful that four generations of their family live within 75 miles of one another.
Irit and Jonathan are very happy to be able to walk to Chabad of Milford-HCW on Shabbat morning with their grandchildren, who love going to shul. They are grateful to have Rabbi Schneur as their rabbi and Chanie as their rebbetzin, and especially appreciate the care and concern they have shown to their family. Being part of the Chabad-HCW community is a source of great joy in their lives.
Honoring
Gayle & David Slossberg
Gayle is a former CT state senator, and she is currently the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven. She also served as the Chief Compliance Officer at Yale New Haven Health. Trained as an attorney, she has always been active in public life, serving various roles aimed at improving the lives of others. She has won many awards for her dedication and public service, including Legislator of the Year. David is a partner at Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg, a Milford law firm. He is an accomplished trial lawyer with more than 37 years of experience. Recognized for his legal expertise and ethical standards, he has served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, a Special Master for the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, and a member of the Connecticut Statewide Grievance Committee. He also serves on the board of the ADL. Gayle and David are the proud parents of ?, ?? and Rebecca. They are ardent supporters of Israel.
