Dear Friends and Family,

Young Israel of Southfield has played a pivotal role in our lives since we discovered this treasure after moving into the neighborhood almost 40 years ago. We found a welcoming atmosphere created by warm rabbinic leadership and congregants, a growth and outreach focused Modern Orthodox mindset, strong bonds of friendship and community shared by its members, and many varied opportunities for spiritual and educational growth.

Unexpectedly, our casual association progressively evolved into synagogue membership, enrollment of our children in Yeshivat Akiva, participation in NCSY and Bnei Akiva, and studies at Yeshiva University or in Israel. We are blessed that two of our children made Aliyah and two made their homes here in Southfield and are themselves members (and Board Members) of YIS.

YIS has given far more to us than we given to it. Nonetheless, they have named us their 2025 honorees.  We would love it if you could join us on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Pearls Event Center in Southfield in celebrating the achievements of and supporting this remarkable organization and community. If you’re unable to join in person but would like to support us or YIS perhaps you could consider placing an ad in the event journal or giving a contribution.

May Hashem bless us all with health, keep us safe, and may our ties with Him and our people continue
to strengthen. And especially, may we hear good news about our hostages from Israel in the very near
future.

With much love,

Karyn and Mark Faber

If you have any questions or need assistance putting in your ad, please email yisouthfielddinner@gmail.com