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Message BENEFIT DINNERSEPTEMBER 14, 2025TheSEATTLE KOLLEL Celebrating 33 Years of Jewish Learning for Every LevelSUMMEUMMER

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3THE SEATTLE KOLLEL, FOUNDED IN 1991, IS A CENTER OF TORAH STUDY AND POSITIVELY EFFECTS THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF JEWS IN THE NORTHWEST, INCREASING THEIR TORAH STUDY AND APPRECIATION AND LOVE OF JUDAISM. THE KOLLEL CURRENTLY HAS A STAFF OF THREE FULL TIME RABBIS. THE KOLLEL PLAYS A LARGE ROLE IN MAKING SEATTLE AND THE NORTHWEST, A VIBRANT JEWISH COMMUNITY.Seattle Kollel TO BE AN EXCELLENT, COMMUNITY- FOCUSED ORGANIZATION, DEDICATED TO CONTINUOUS TORAH EDUCATION IN SEATTLE, WHICH ATTRACTS, WELCOMES, AND INSPIRES EVERY JEWISH PERSON TO CONTINUALLY INCREASE HIS OR HER KNOWLEDGE OF TORAH, THEREBY ENHANCING JEWISH LIFE & STRENGTHENING JEWISH CONTINUITY THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.Vision :

4Heart.Works JEWISH INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWESTWorking in a respectful and non-judgmental way, to encourage regular participation of individuals with Torah study resources in the community.Providing a wide range of Jewish educational opportunities to any Jewish person, young or old, from absolute beginner to advanced learners. This is accomplished through a variety of classes and one-on-one study with Kollel faculty.Establishing and staffing an evening community study hall (Beis Medrash) in the Seward Park area.Supporting advanced Torah study in Seattle, thereby creating a valuable resource of ongoing graduate level Torah scholarship.OUR Mission IS TO SERVE TWO DISTINCT GROUPS :JEWISH INSTITUTIONS & SCHOOLS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWESTCreating a synergistic relationship between the Kollel, Jewish institutions, and schools where the sum total of our collective efforts is greater than the individual parts.Working together to develop creative and innovative educational approaches to increase interest in Torah study.Identifying unmet Jewish educational needs in the community, and assisting Jewish institutions and schools in their efforts to meet those needs.Helping to attract high caliber Jewish educators who will choose to relocate to Seattle and work in our schools. {2}{1}Heart.Works

5Founders PageWe are all so grateful to Rabbi Avrohom David, along with all the Rabbis, staff, and family members of the Seattle Kollel for their tireless efforts. We appreciate your dedication to the study of Torah, and the impact your vision and commitment has had on Jewish life and learning in our community and throughout the region. May Hashem continue to bless you and your families with happiness, health and success.Love, Eli and Rebecca Almo

6Founders PageThe Seattle KollelThanks Torah U’Mesorah and greatly appreciates the financial support and encouragement that has enabled us to continue our work in Seattle and throughout the Pacific NW. A special thanks to Rabbi Nate Segal for being such a great friend and Advocate for the Seattle Kollel

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8Gold PageMazel Tov to Rabbi David, Rabbi Maimon and Rabbi Drukman and staff of the Seattle Kollel on its 33rd Anniversary! The Kollel has and continues to be the center of Torah learning and growth in Seattle. We are thankful for all it does to support our community and wish it continued success in the years to come. Yasher Koach!Lea and Ben

Gold Page9Mazal Tov to the Seattle Kollel on 33 years! Thank you to Rabbi and Rebbitzin David on such a such a long journey in Seattle and all they have done. Thank you to Rabbi and Rebbitzin Maimon for bringing such an amazing energy to the Kollel and the Seattle Jewish Community The Eisensteins

Diamond Page10Silver Page10The Sauce Guy is a proud sponsor of the Seattle KollelFeaturing Marian Davis’ Barbeque Sauce One Taste and You’ll Say, “That’s a Good Sauce”.The Sauce Guy has pledged its first $225 thousand in profit to the Seattle Kollel, so they can continue to provide quality Jewish programming throughout the Northwest.$5 per bottle, $48 case discountalso available in 1 gal. and 5 gal. pack for food serviceAvailable at the Kollel and ask for it at your grocery888.618.9794 www.thesauceguy.biz

11Chai PageMazal Tov to the Seattle Kollel's 33rd Anniversary, and Mazal Tov to the dedicated Rabbis and families, Board members, and Office staff. We thank you for your deep dedication to the Kollel in its mission to elevate our community through the learning of Torah. The Kollel is committed to bringing Torah to all ages from Avot U Banim, to Seed Camps, to Women's classes and to Chavruta partnerships with learned Rabbis. With Rabbi David and Rooksie at the helm, the Kollel has thrived for decades. With immense Ha Karat Ha Tov, we thank the David family for their leadership and guidance , and we look forward to participating in the Kollel's future milestones for many years to come.Thank you,Jack and Adina Almo and family Chai Page

Chai Page12Thank you to the Seattle Kollel for enhancing Yiddishkeit in the Greater Seattle Jewish community In Memory of Leah Rivka Bas Mordechai: (Lynda Wegodsky) A true Eishes Chayil who inspired us all with her endless chessed, and Yiras Shemayim! Ken Wegodsky Phillip & Dayna Klitzner and family

13Chai PageMazal Tov to the Seattle Kollel on 33 years! Wishing the Kollel continued success Michael and Esther Friend

Chai Page14In honor of Rabbi Avrohom David and the Seattle Kollel. Wishing you many more years of continued and increasing Hatzlacha! Avrohom and Pnina Malka Harris

Full Page15The Seattle Kollel was once a thought that turned to a dream and then became a reality. 33 years and still going strong! Through the continued leadership of Rabbi and Rooskie David may the Seattle Kollel continue to enrich the lives of everyone it touches The Barber Family

16Full PageThank you for everything since your first year in Seattle. AD and MT Hazan, Katzrin

Full Page17Mazel tov on another year of great Torah learning. May this community grow and increase in blessings! In honor of Boris & Laura Gudaus and in memory of Yakov & Dina Poperny.Boris & Diana Poperny

18Full PageMazal tov to the Seattle Kollel for 33 years of dedication to Torah growth in the Pacific Northwest!! May the next 33 years be filled with even greater Torah, strength and success. Special thanks to Rabbi and Rooksie David for all they do for the community at large! Carole and Neese Azose

Full Page19Much Hatzlocha to the Hanhola and the Seattle Community Kollel. From Caldera Care.

20Full PageBest wishes for continued success in bringing Torah learning to the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Rabbi David and Rooksie you both exemplify truly outstanding midot. It is an honor to call you our friends and role models for life. Sincerely, Liz Rosen and Family

Full Page21In honor of Rabbi and Mrs David, Rabbi and Mrs Maimon, Rabbi and Mrs Druckman for their tireless outreach and pedagogy. May Hashem continue to bless them with the best of health and strength to persist until the coming of the Mashiah! Elie and Miriam Levy

22Full PageMazal Tov to the Seattle Kollel for its fabulous work of providing Jewish learning for every level! With great appreciation, Rachely and Steve Hemmat

Full Page23"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." — Prov 22:6 We dedicate this to our precious children, each a shining light in our lives. Their courage, strength, and joy inspire us daily. May they grow in wisdom and grace, following the path of righteousness and love. Thank you to the Seattle Kollel for all they do to keep that light alive in our community. Joshua & Rachel Russak

24Full PageIn Appreciation...Thank you to the Seattle Kollel Rabbi and Mrs. David for your presence in our community. Wishing you continued success in all you do. Ike Almo

Full Page25Thank you to the rabbis, rebbetzins, volunteers and board of the Seattle Kollel for adding so much to our community. Tikzu lemitzvot! Randy and Jennifer Kessler

26Full PageHappy 33rd Anniversary! Congratulations on all you’ve done and are doing! וחילצתו ושע ליח לא ליחמ וכלת All the best Jean and Al Maimon

Full Page27Rabbi and Mrs. David and the Seattle Kollel have held the flame of Torah alive in the Pacific NW for three decades. Communities all over owe a debt of gratitude to their selfless and tiring work of advancing Torah study and enriching the lives of thousands. May the next 33 years see continued Hatzlacha in their efforts. The Portland Kollel is a direct product of their efforts and we are honored to have them as friends and colleagues. Thank you for everything you have done for us.Chanan SpivakThe Portland Kollel

28Full PageThank you to the Rabbis and all those who make the Seattle Kollel such an important part of our Seattle community. Cliff and Cathy Godwin and family

Full Page29In Loving Memory of Jack and Ruth Genauer. Love, Mimi and Akiva Friend

30Full PageCongratulations on 33 successful years! We appreciate all you do for the community. May the Seattle Kollel continue to raise the level of Torah in Seattle. Thank you so much! Love, The Coughlin Family

Full Page31In honor of our dear children, Rabbi Moshe and Shaina Drukman. We are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished for the Seattle Jewish Commuunity. You are truly making a difference in people's lives. The Kollel is lucky to have you! We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. May you go from strength to strength. Love, Ima and Abba

32Full PageThank you to Rabbi and Rooksie David and all of the Kollel families. All of you help to strengthen our community through Torah, guidance, and education. Your commitment continues to inspire us. Etzion and Marlene Genauer and Family

Full Page33In appreciation of Rabbi David and the Seattle Kollel, and In memory of Rick Haselton, z”l ~ Sura Rubenstein

34Full PageWe want to express our deep appreciation to the Seattle Kollel and the Kollel families. We have noticed that when something new or important is happening in our community, the Davids, the Maimons and/or the Drukmans are usually involved. May you have bracha and hatzlacha in all your endeavors.Steve and Ruth Fast

Full Page35We have appreciated the Seattle Kollel for over two and a half decades. It has done so much good for so many Jews inside and outside our community. Thank you Rabbi David for guiding us throughout the years. Your unflagging dedication to Klal Israel has been invaluable. We wish the Kollel and everyone associated with it continued growth and success in the future. Moshe and Maleah Spinell

36We appreciate the Torah that the Seattle Kollel spreads throughout the Pacific Northwest Larry and Sharon AdattoWith hakarat hatov to the Kollel families and all that they do for the Seattle community.Marnina and Jack Gottesman

37In appreciation to Rabbi & Rebbetzin David for your tireless efforts on behalf of the community. In honor of Eli & Rebecca Almo who have been instrumental in the Kollel. Jacob and Lilly GoldWith heartfelt appreciation for all the Kollel's great work Diane and Michael Medved

38Seattle KollelThank you to the Seattle Kollel! With great hakarat ha’tov to: Rabbi Avrohom and Rooksie David for leading our community for years with Torah and chesed! Rabbi Avraham and Rachelly Maimon for their boundless energy and the achdut they spread! Rabbi Moshe and Shaina Drukman for the illumination and inspiration they share! Rafael & Arielle DesmondThank you for being the heartbeat of the community and leaving heartprints on every soul you touchDonna Amira

39Wishing The Seattle Kollel a successful event & great year of learning to come! Melanie & Jeff PollakCongratulations on 33 years The Condiotty Family

40Mazel tov to Rabbi David and the Seattle Kollel on another amazing year of learning! From Alex & Chanita GroysmanMazal Tov on 33 years of Learning!David Greene

41In honor of Rabbi Avrohom David and Mrs. DavidYechiel BrombergElite InsuranceTo the Seattle Kollel Team and their families: Over the past 33 years your enlightening classes and community events have touched countless neshamot. Mazel tov and thank you for your inspiring dedication Nancy PotashThank you to Rabbi David and all the Rabbaim and Rebbetzins that help make the Seattle Kollel so amazing! The work you do on behalf of the Jewish Community of Seattle and beyond is so profound. May Hashem bless each and every one of you to continue your holy work with Bracha, Simcha, and Hatzlacha. Scott and Sasha MailBest wishes to the Seattle Kollel Eli and Eva Genauer

42In honor of the Chashuva David familyMr. and Mrs Sam WeldlerIn honor of Rabbi & Rebbetzin DavidYitzie & Nancy PretterIn honor of Rav Avrohom David for his tireless dedication to Torah and Klal Yisroel!Rabbi and Mrs. FischerMazel Tov to the Seattle Kollel! May you go from strength to strength! Janice and Ellis Cohen

43In gratitude to the Seattle Kollel. In Honor of Rabbi Avrohom and Rooksie DavidAvi and Chaya HymanIn honor and gratitude to Rabbi and Mrs. David and the past and present Rabbis of the Seattle Kollel for their many years of Torah learning for all ages and for every level in the Seattle community and on Zoom. We are grateful for theRabbis and Rebbetzins and all they do.Hazak U'varuch to them all!The O'Quin FamilyThank you Seattle Kollel for all you do for our community & klal IsraelMarilyn StalcupIn honor of my grandchildren, Moshe and Shaina Drukman, May his new book be a success. Ellen Bressel

44In Honor of Rabbi and Rooksie DavidHappy there is a kollel!Judie SherrThanks for all that you do for the Seattle Jewish Community. Sam and Sharon MezistranoIn honor of the David Family.Yehuda and Rivky KestenbaumIn honor of our dear cousins… Avrohom and Rooksie’s Love, Richie and Krasie

45In honor of Rabbi Avrohom & Rooksie David Wishing you continued mazel, beracha and hatzlacha Ruth Hyman LevineWe want to thank the Seattle Kollel for all the good that they bring to the Seattle Community Sally MaimonIn honour of Rabbi Avraham and Aunty Rebbetzin Rachel Maimon and their dear family, for the the great work they're doing in Seattle. The HASSETT'S GibraltarSaluting The Seattle Kollel and our dear friend Rabbi Avraham David Shlit"a for your many contributions to spreading the light of torah throughout the Pacific Northwest. You have touched us so much! Michael Rosenberg

46Mazel tov on 33 years of wonderful service to the Jewish community. Dr Barry J and Charwynne SchneiderIn honor of Rabbi David and his family for their incredible longstanding commitment to increasing Torah learning in the Seattle community! Shlomo & Malka BabaniCongratulations to the Seattle Kollel on 33 years of Jewish learning Paul and Elizabeth SytmanMazel tov to the Seattle Kollel on its 33rd anniversary! We are blessed to have such a wonderful institution of Torah and Avodas Hashem in our community. We wish you continued Hatzlacha in all of your classes and events. Mazel tov! Yaakov and Aliza Tanenbaum

47With tremendous Hakarat Hatov to Rabbi and Mrs David and family. Thank you for all you do. Rabbi Yaakov and Andrea Korn and FamilyKesser Israel sends its gratitude to Rav Avrohom and Rebbetzin Roooksie David for their continued involvement and support of the Portland community.Yasher Koach to Rabbi David and the Seattle Kollel for all the amazing work you do.Chazak V'Ematz! Danny and Bracha StrassmanGreetings to all those Jews and others who have given their time, energy, and resources to Torah, education, emotional support, fostering, security, and financial assistance. Hashem hears your calls and values yourcommitment to His world. Baruch Hashem.Richard Raff

48Thank you for continuing to support Jewish Outreach in Seattle! Josh PactorIn honor of Rabbi and Mrs. DrukmanDavid DammIn honor of Rabbi Drukman. Thank you for your wonderful Torah classes! And in memory of my brother, Eliezer Aharon. May his memory be for a blessing.Lori DavisMazel Tov to Rabbi David, Rooksie, and the entire Kollel for 33 years of Torah Learning. May you continue to grow and strengthen!Evelyn Prizont

49In honor of Rabbi Avrohom David and the entire Kollel — Chazak VAmetz Ksiva Vchisma Tova Ephraim GottliebB'Hatzlacha! Eugene and Esther NormandIn Honor of Rabbi & Mrs. David Mayer & Malkiah EngelsbergMazel Tov on Your Continuing Promotion of Torah Growth and Learning in the Pacific Northwest. May the Kollel's Endeavors Be the Recipient of Much Bracha and Hatzlacha. Ze'ev & Laurie YoungThank you to Rabbi Mollot and the Seattle Kollel. Your classes are always a source of great joy and inspiration. You should continue to grow in every respect. Ian Davis HuculTo all who teach and exemplify Torah learningRabbi Mark and Marilyn GreenspanMazal Tov to the Rabbis & staff of the Seattle Kollel! Mr. and Mrs. Hershel LeiberMazel Tov on 33 years! May our Prayers and Unity merit Peace in Israel and for Jews all over the world.Marilyn and Ken Leibert

5050Mazel tov! R. AVROHOM DAVID and his Rebbetzin were keys to my growth as a Yid! They showed me how to do the mitvos of hachnasus ohreichim and how to raise children in a Jewish way. Mordechai KaufmanWith appreciation for Rabbi David and all the Kollel staff who enhance Jewish education and knowledge. Dr. Rachelle HerdmanIn memory of my dear friend Skip. May your Neshama have an Aliyah. Judy PosnerIn memory of Tuvia Ben Avrohom who was always grateful for the Seattle KollelYehudit MainIn honor of Rabbi Avrohom & Rooksie David Wishing you continued mazel, beracha and hatzlacha Ruth Hyman LevineThank you to the Davids and the Seattle Kollel for your outstanding work for the Seattle Jewish community. We are so grateful for everything you do!Jason and Laura HalevaHazak Baruch to Rabbi David, Rabbi Druckman, Rabbi Maimon and the entire Kollel.Rick Eskanazi