U. Albany Hillel to honor Ilene Sykes, longtime board chairwoman, at April 10 Shabbat Dinner
U. Albany Hillel honors longtime board chair Ilene Sykes, who spent over a decade growing its reach, at a community Shabbat dinner on campus April 10.
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ILENE SYKES
ALBANY–U.Albany Hillel is honoring longtime volunteer and board chairwoman for over 10 years, Ilene Sykes, at a community-wide Shabbat dinner on April 10 at 8 p.m. in the UAlbany Campus Center.
“The dinner will honor Sykes enduring impact — her commitment to enhancing Jewish life, uplifting the community, and supporting generations of Jewish students,” according to Rabbi Nomi Manon, executive director of U. Albany Hillel since 2008.
In addition to her service as UAlbany Hillel’s board chairwoman, Sykes has served as the board chairwoman for the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Daughters of Sarah and for the Albany Jewish Community Center.
Information about making reservations, purchasing an ad in the tribute journal or how to make a donation to U. Albany Hillel in Sykes’ honor may be found at .
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U. Albany Hillel to honor Ilene Sykes, longtime board chairwoman, at April 10 Shabbat Dinner
U. Albany Hillel honors longtime board chair Ilene Sykes, who spent over a decade growing its reach, at a community Shabbat dinner on campus April 10.
The Jewish World Team
1 mins read
Published by
The Jewish World

ILENE SYKES
ALBANY–U.Albany Hillel is honoring longtime volunteer and board chairwoman for over 10 years, Ilene Sykes, at a community-wide Shabbat dinner on April 10 at 8 p.m. in the UAlbany Campus Center.
“The dinner will honor Sykes enduring impact — her commitment to enhancing Jewish life, uplifting the community, and supporting generations of Jewish students,” according to Rabbi Nomi Manon, executive director of U. Albany Hillel since 2008.
In addition to her service as UAlbany Hillel’s board chairwoman, Sykes has served as the board chairwoman for the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Daughters of Sarah and for the Albany Jewish Community Center.
Information about making reservations, purchasing an ad in the tribute journal or how to make a donation to U. Albany Hillel in Sykes’ honor may be found at .
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U. Albany Hillel to honor Ilene Sykes, longtime board chairwoman, at April 10 Shabbat Dinner
U. Albany Hillel honors longtime board chair Ilene Sykes, who spent over a decade growing its reach, at a community Shabbat dinner on campus April 10.
The Jewish World Team
1 mins read
Published by
The Jewish World

ILENE SYKES
ALBANY–U.Albany Hillel is honoring longtime volunteer and board chairwoman for over 10 years, Ilene Sykes, at a community-wide Shabbat dinner on April 10 at 8 p.m. in the UAlbany Campus Center.
“The dinner will honor Sykes enduring impact — her commitment to enhancing Jewish life, uplifting the community, and supporting generations of Jewish students,” according to Rabbi Nomi Manon, executive director of U. Albany Hillel since 2008.
In addition to her service as UAlbany Hillel’s board chairwoman, Sykes has served as the board chairwoman for the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Daughters of Sarah and for the Albany Jewish Community Center.
Information about making reservations, purchasing an ad in the tribute journal or how to make a donation to U. Albany Hillel in Sykes’ honor may be found at .
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U. Albany Hillel to honor Ilene Sykes, longtime board chairwoman, at April 10 Shabbat Dinner
U. Albany Hillel honors longtime board chair Ilene Sykes, who spent over a decade growing its reach, at a community Shabbat dinner on campus April 10.
The Jewish World Team
1 mins read
Published by
The Jewish World

ILENE SYKES
ALBANY–U.Albany Hillel is honoring longtime volunteer and board chairwoman for over 10 years, Ilene Sykes, at a community-wide Shabbat dinner on April 10 at 8 p.m. in the UAlbany Campus Center.
“The dinner will honor Sykes enduring impact — her commitment to enhancing Jewish life, uplifting the community, and supporting generations of Jewish students,” according to Rabbi Nomi Manon, executive director of U. Albany Hillel since 2008.
In addition to her service as UAlbany Hillel’s board chairwoman, Sykes has served as the board chairwoman for the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Daughters of Sarah and for the Albany Jewish Community Center.
Information about making reservations, purchasing an ad in the tribute journal or how to make a donation to U. Albany Hillel in Sykes’ honor may be found at .
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