On Sunday night, May 5, the Lido Beach Synagogue celebrated its 57th Annual Dinner at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club.  Over 140 people attended to pay tribute to Susan and Michael (Meir) Solomon, and recognize the 10 Shul members, including Mr. Solomon, who served in the IDF. The other nine heroes are: Amir Anah, Yigdal Brucker, Isaac Cohen, Izzy Fried, Paul Grosman, Dr. Rachel Lowinger, Haim Marcovici, Leibi Marcovici, and Jarrod Mittan, whose service to the Jewish Homeland collectively spans 7 decades. Three of the above returned to serve after October 7. The dinner was a resounding success! In addition to Lido Beach Synagogue’s acclaimed diverse membership, many non-members attended as well to support the synagogue and the honorees.

After a scrumptious smorgasbord at which members socialized, Rabbi Elly Krimsky, Lido Beach Synagogue’s spiritual leader, led everyone in the recitation of Tehilim and the singing of “Acheinu,” noting the pall of sadness felt due to the war in Israel. Honorable Chairman James V. Moriarty of the Long Beach Republican Committee, a dear family-friend of the Solomons, introduced the honorable Anthony D’Esposito (NY-4), who represents the Shul and its members in the U.S. House of Representatives. The congressman congratulated the honorees and the Shul and offered passionate remarks about the war in Israel, the protests on college campuses, and pledged his support to always do the right thing and to battle those standing in his way. A moving and pride-inducing video presentation followed, with a stirring introduction by Rabbi Krimsky on the meaning of the IDF uniform and the Israeli flag, which preceded a video montage of our Shul’s IDF heroes set to a popular musical version of the prayer for the IDF. Meir, with Susan at his side, then addressed the gathered, speaking lovingly about the synagogue and his family and his connection to the community. He mused movingly about the resilient Jewish ability to always hope for better days. Historically, we have had to endure hardship prior to our victories and redemptions. The Solomons were presented with a beautiful gift and upon their request, a donation was made to the Israel ParaSport Center in Ramat Gan, Israel.

For more information, visit www.lidoshul.org. Please contact the office to join us for Shabbos, or any other time, or to meet with Rabbi Krimsky. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 516-889-9650.