Thomas and Debbie Herman
Lawrence, NY
Shomer Eretz Yisrael Award
Thomas E. and Debbie Herman began their relationship with Bet El over twenty-five years ago when they organized a parlor meeting at their home in Manhattan Beach for Bet El Founder Yaakov “Ketzaleh” Katz.
Daniel and Razie Benedict
Kew Gardens, NY
Builder of Eretz Yisrael Award
Daniel and Razie Benedict have been friends of Bet El Institutions for many years. They have been major contributors to Bet El’s construction projects and dedicated a Sefer Torah to the Gluck IDF Preparatory Academy in 2016.
Yair and Chana Leah Matan
Kew Gardens Hills, NY
Keter Torah Award
Yair and Chana Leah Matan attended their first Bet El Dinner in 2009, and the connection has only strengthened since then. Yair was born in Israel and served in the IDF Computer Division.