Anyone deserving of an 'Honorable Menschen,' can contact Howard Berger via

his e-mail: Howardberger9798@aol.com or by fax: 822-3670. SHOAH SURVIVORS SHARE TASTY RECIPES

Holocaust survivors brought with them to America recipes of tasty dishes they enjoyed before the Nazis took over Europe and murdered most of the continent's Jewish population. Those who survived, many of them settling in this area, are sharing these recipes with the Richard Stockton College Holocaust Resource Center and the ACCC's Academy of Culinary Arts. Holocaust Center Executive Director Gail Rosenthal voiced the importance of sharing these recipes with the area's and state's Jewish community: "When teaching about the Shoah from Holocaust survivors, we must teach about life before. These recipes are a piece of the history, culture and traditions of Europe." On Monday, Oct. 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., ACCC's Walter Edge Theatre will host a public seminar with a cooking demonstration. The event will address "From Europe to New Jersey: A Sampling of Recipes From Holocaust Survivors - A Taste of New Jersey Cultures and Culinary Traditions." Chefs from the Academy will conduct the event and featured speakers include Stockton Professors Michael Hayse and Kristin Jacobson along with Academy Chef Kelly McClay and her staff. It is free and open to the public and seating is on a firstcome, first served basis. Contributors of the recipes will be listed in the program book.

CARMEL'S TEMPLE BETH HILLEL BETH ABRAHAM HOLDS 100TH BIRTHDAY

A recent editorial in Vineland's Daily Journal newspaper dramatically summed up the century history of a Carmel (Cumberland County) synagogue that experienced hard times, changed from Orthodox to Reform and allowed a Bridgeton congregation to merge, forming today's vibrant Temple Beth Hillel Beth Abraham. Declared the editorial: The marriage of Beth Abraham and Beth Hillel promises to be both an uplifting day (which it was) touching upon the rich history of the Carmel community, its Synagogue, the contributions of its founders and all those who preceded the current congregation. "It indeed was a joyous and historic event and a thrilling day, which those in attendance will always remember," poignantly declared synagogue officials and Cumberland Federation Executive Director Kirk Wisemayer. Joshua Agronsky, the congregation's vice president is the son-in-law and his wife, Rebecca (Becky) is the daughter of Mark Soifer (Ocean City's clever publicist) and Toby Soifer, both members of the Temple.

UNITED WAY THOMAS KUHAR FOUNDER'S AWARD GOES TO MIKE AZEEZ

Following in the footsteps and tradition of his late father, Sam Azeez, Michael Azeez, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, was a logical choice for the 2008 Thomas J. Kuhar Founder's Award. Stated Kuhar, founder of the Golf and Sporting Clays Invitational and Founder's Award namesake and its successful golf tournaments (raised $55,000 last year), Kuhar said, "We look forward to this year's tournament, October 10, and we are honored that

Michael Azeez has accepted our award nomination." In its 12- year history the golfing event has raised $980,000. Michael Azeez's background is in the telecommunications industry, translating his business spirit to his community. He is a board member of Beth El Synagogue and the Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage in Woodbine, N.J. (Cape May County) named after his father and its most generous financial supporter. Azeez is also a board member of the Holocaust Resource Center Executive Committee at Stockton College. He is our Honorable Mensch for September. Mazel Tov Michael Azeez WOMEN CAN ENROLL IN DIANE SCARPA'S INVESTMENT SEMINAR

In a recent column HM profiled Diane Scarpa who, after finishing college with a degree in financial planning, joined her father, veteran stock broker and financial advisor at UBS in Northfield.Shequicklyfoundher niche in the field of financial planningandcreatedaprogramto establish seminars for women of all ages on how to build a foundation for single, recently widowed or divorced women. The initial seminars at Margate's William Ross III School are set for Monday, Nov. 3 and Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Scarpa said advanced registration is required. Call Diane at UBS 677-9555. Good luck Diane; HM knows you'll do agoodjob.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT . . .

Retired South Jersey plumbing contractor, a career that spanned 55 years, Marvin Davidson of Linwood has been honored for his 20 years as a member of the South Jersey Mechanical Contractor's Association and its Pension Board. He was presented with a plaque for his years of service and a check of $500 to be given to his favorite charities - "Doctors Without Borders" and the "Smile Train." Marvin is a member of several local organizations and Congregation Beth El. He and his wife, Bette, live in Linwood . . . Mazel Tov to Frank Cohen on his recent 75th birthday. He will join his son, who is taking part in the Shabbat services at Congregation Beth Judah, Oct. 18. Frank has compiled a long list of civic and fraternal accomplishments during his adult life serving as Chancellor Commander of the local Knights of Pythias, B'Nai Brith, the area's ZOA, Ventnor and Margate Historical Societies and many other groups. Professionally he worked as an internal auditor for the former Guarantee Bank. Mazel Tov Frank, you deserve the synagogue honor.