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Guests of Honor
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Susan & Eli Cohen
Described as “first responders” in the Jewish community, Susan and Eli Cohen have been offering support to Chabad of Western Monmouth County for over 20 years.
A local builder, Eli was instrumental in the construction of the Chabad shul. Susan, who is currently serving her second term as Mayor of Manalapan, has also been President of the Manalapan Domestic Violence Team for 15 years, and is Vice Chairman of the Monmouth County Republican Committee.
The couple, who have been married for 37 years, have a son, Erik, daughter-in-law, Tammy, and a five-year-old grandson, Ari.
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Cheryl & Scott Metzger
Involved in many aspects of Jewish life in Monmouth County, Dr. Scott and Cheryl Metzger are raising proud Jews who love Israel. The family is following in the footsteps of Scott’s father, Dr. Bruce Metzger OBM, a supporter of Chabad.
Scott, who is a Pain Management Physician, currently serves as a town councilman in Marlboro, and Cheryl is an interior decorator.
The couple has been active in Jewish Federation, the JCC, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Marlboro Jewish Center, Torah Links, as well as Chabad. The family, which includes children Jake, 17; Ben, 16; Sam, 13; and Olivia, 11, has enjoyed visiting Israel.
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Bella & Simon Zelingher
Retired after long and successful careers, Simon and Bella Zelingher have not retired from their dedication to Chabad. From attending Shabbat services and the weekday morning minyan, to raising funds for the construction of the shul, Simon, an electrical engineer who was vice president of a major telecommunications company, has been an active member of Chabad for 20 years.
Beginning as a graphics/fashion designer and crafts book author, Bella had a second career in information technology/computers. Her creativity enhanced several Chabad fundraising projects including the Kiddush Club and the first Purim Shalach Manos project. Bella has participated in the Bikkur Cholim program at Centrastate Hospital and is now active in the Smile on Seniors program, where she designs and presents multi-media programs and teaches crafts projects to local seniors.
Their family includes son David and his wife, Shifra, and their twin sons, Joey and Sammy, 4; and daughter Debra and her husband David Sutton, and their children Lilly,7; Sophia, 5; and Marc, 2.
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Memorial Tribute
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Audrey Strumeier OBM
Audrey Strumeier OBM was a unique wife, mother and daughter who loved life so much, who only thought of others and not herself.
Audrey taught her family and friends the meaning of courage. She taught them how to face adversity with dignity and how to live life to the fullest. She taught us all to appreciate what we have. She left a lasting legacy in this world. She left this world a better place than it was before she entered.
Audrey continues to teach us all, as much in death as she taught in life.
In Audrey’s memory, Chabad and Audrey’s husband Jeff, and her daughters, Jaime & Shana, have undertaken to dedicate “Audrey’s Place”, a retreat for teens and families to be able to benefit from the warm and inspiring programs offered in our community by Chabad.
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