Rabbi Bookson has been the Assistant Menahel primarily for our youngest talmidim from Kindergarten through fourth grade, for over 25 years. From the first time a young talmid walks through the doors of YTM for their interview Rabbi Bookson has a special ability to connect with our youngest talmidim. That special connection continues for all the years of this child's Tiferes Moshe experience. Besides the care, attention and understanding which allows our boys to flourish and grow, Rabbi Bookson has been fortunate to share in the boys' milestones including the receiving of their first Siddur, learning their first Pasuk of Chumash and starting Torah Shebal Peh in third grade. He monitors their progress through weekly Pre 1-A Kriah assessments ensuring each talmid masters kriah, and shares the joy of Torah with them at our Rosh Chodesh assemblies, learning mishnayos, Nachas Gram raffles and our Pre-Purim Grandfather-Father-Talmid Costume Party and many other special moments that bring him so much nachas. The attention each talmid receives in their younger years is the foundation of every successful Tiferes Moshe talmid. Marking a quarter century of dedication to our Yeshiva, Rabbi Bookson is truly deserving of this award.

Rabbi Daniel and Mrs. Amanda Rosenfelt have been asked to accept this award, and with good reason. The overall impact they have made in Kew Gardens Hills is immeasurable. Not only is Rabbi Rosenfelt the Morah D'Asra of the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, but he is also a Junior High School Rebbi at Yeshiva of Central Queens. Mrs. Rosenfelt runs the Kriah Department for Grades 1 - 3 at Bais Yaakov of Queens and also teaches 1st grade General Studies. After holding positions in both Holliswood and Mt. Vernon, they decided to make Kew Gardens Hills their home. Now their son Eliezer is in our 3rd grade and Gavriel is in our Pre 1-A. Both the Rabbi and the Rebbitzen have dedicated their lives to helping others and it is our zechus to offer them this special recognition.

Avi and Cheryl are wonderful spokespeople for Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe. They are truly appreciative for all that the Yeshiva has done for their boys and for the growth they have experienced as a proud YTM family. Avi is the Executive Director of the Carlebach Shul as well as a Chazzan, Baal Koreh and lately, a guest Rabbi in Sunnyside, Queens. Cheryl has a Master's Degree in Special Education where her original affiliation began with Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe as a SEIT in our Headstart Program. She now works for the DOE as a Home Instruction teacher, working with medically fragile students who are unable to go to school. In recognition of the continuous investment in the Queens community and Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe, we are pleased to present them with the Ahavas Chessed Award.

The theme for this honor is "B'Lev V'Nefesh" and the term could not be more apropos as Mrs. Shoshana Feldman has always given her all for the boys in her care. Many students have passed through her doors. Within the 49 years she has been in Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe, she has taught third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades, seventh and eighth grade math and science, Resource Room, and even Limudei Kodesh to newly arrived Russian immigrants. She feels fortunate that she has watched her students grow, become vibrant members of our community, and are now sending their children, the next generation of talmidim for her to nurture. It is her hope that stepping back from the classroom will allow her the space to continue to support the students of our community through SETSS instruction.
Therefore, it is a great honor for the Hanhala and Administration of YTM to present Mrs. Feldman with this award.