Chaverim of Baltimore Hosts Memorable Pre-Chanukah Gathering for Chaverim Volunteers and Their Families (Photos)

By BJLife Newsroom
Posted on 12/25/24

Baltimore, MD - Dec. 24, 2024 - In a heartwarming display of gratitude and camaraderie, Chaverim of Baltimore recently hosted a special pre-Chanukah get-together for its dedicated volunteer responders, dispatchers, and their families. The event, held at Ohr Hamizrach in a beautifully arranged venue, welcomed over 150 attendees who gathered to celebrate and connect.

The evening featured a delicious spread of food, with donuts, meat wraps, chicken platters, meat platters, latkes, and an array of salads. There was an atmosphere of camaraderie and connection. Adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening, guests were treated to a professional mentalist show by renowned mentalist Ronnie Baras. The event’s seamless execution was made possible through the professional service provided by David Bagan's Delightful Service by David. From the setup to the flow of the evening, every detail was handled with care, ensuring that attendees could fully enjoy the experience.

During the event, any unit or dispatcher that responded to or dispatched over 300 calls this year received an extra token of appreciation. Six units surpassed this impressive milestone, including Chaim Margolese, unit 97, who topped the list with an astounding 987 calls this year! He was followed closely by Binny Margolese, unit 34; Neal Gerstman, unit 40; Dovid Spatz, unit 81; Yehuda Klein, unit 44; Yaakov Benyowitz, unit 63; and Shimz Balakani, unit 101.

Similarly, six dispatchers were recognized for dispatching over 300 calls this year, including Jackie Wolf, dispatch 2; Naomi Miller, dispatch 4; Avi Mutterperl, unit 92; Bracha Rotberg, dispatch 30; Yehudis Perlman, dispatch 16; and Miriam Benyowitz, dispatch 31.

These extraordinary individuals exemplify the commitment and dedication that make Chaverim of Baltimore such an invaluable part of the community. Chaverim of Baltimore’s pre-Chanukah gathering served as a meaningful opportunity to express appreciation for the selfless efforts of its responders and dispatchers. Their dedication to assisting the community throughout the year is a cornerstone of Chaverim’s mission, and this event was a well-deserved moment of celebration.