I am very sad to report the passing of Irving Pozmantier (1930-2025).
 
He enjoyed the bragging rights of being the first circumcision at Congregation Beth Jacob.
 
Irving was so generous with CBJ, never refusing me his support on any worthy cause. Thus the beautiful Pozmantier Foyer, leading to the Sanctuary.
 
When he and his son came to see the newly refurbished foyer bearing his

name, Kathleen Sukiennik was kind enough to meet him there. He gave her another sizeable check for Beth Jacob, saying that was to pay his dues for the next five   years.
Kathleen, was that five years ago?
 
Most recently we had his support on the High Holidays.
 
What a legacy he left!
 
Peggy Green