Tribute
Irwin A. Goodman & Robert D. Goodman

Irwin A. Goodman (1915 – 2009) and Robert (Bob) D. Goodman (1919 – 2010) owned and operated Goodman’s Jewelers on State Street from the late 1930’s until their retirement in 2001, and they had a well deserved reputation for being kind, honest, and generous. The Goodmans lived frugally, invested wisely, and used their wealth to make many gifts which will serve the Madison community for years to come. Irwin and Bob supported facilities and programs for public recreation, nutrition programs, and programs and facilities to support the Madison Jewish community. Irwin and Bob Goodman were remarkable men and pillars of the Madison and UW community. The good work of these admirable men continues through grants made by the Irwin A. and Robert.D. Goodman Foundation.
 
Honorees

Amy Hurwitz

Amy Hurwitz is a junior at University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Communication Arts and Criminal Justice. Hailing from Milwaukee, Amy has always been a true Badger fan. Years of schooling at MJDS and continuous involvement with BBYO including serving on Regional Board, has shaped Amy into the Jewish leader she is today. As an active member on the Chabad student board, Amy participated and recruited for Mayanot Birthright trips to Israel through Chabad. Amy enjoys State Street, the Memorial Union terrace, and has immense pride in her Jewish values.

Sarah Easton

Sarah Easton is a junior at the UW majoring in Community and Environmental Sociology. Originally from the north suburbs of Chicago, Sarah has been preparing Shabbat meals in the Chabad Belle Goodman Kitchen since 2011. With a passion for great food and the environment, Sarah volunteers as an intern with Slow Foods and is committed to helping people access tasty, environmentally and socially friendly foods.

Rabbi Chezky & Dobie Thaler

Building upon the success of Chabad at UW-Madison, Rabbi Chezky and Dobie Thaler, from Los Angeles and Pittsburgh respectively, have recently opened a Chabad center near the UW-Milwaukee campus. The Thalers have been seeing tremendous success in their work and we solute their dedication to Jewish life on campuses throughout the State of Wisconsin.