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Dear Avi,
Since meeting you two years ago at my son's YULA graduation, I have seen the positive
influence you have not only on him, but on many of his peers.
Being a teenager is the toughest time in one's life. The transition from childhood to
adulthood is full of challenges and confusion. Oftentimes, parents cannot deal
appropriately with their teens during this difficult period. Emotions and frustration levels
run high. Thank goodness for you, Avi! I know for sure that you have helped my son
more than he is even willing to tell me. But, the proof is there for me to see.
When my son and his friends underwent some unpleasant situations during their senior
year at YULA - it was YOU who diffused their anger and brought them back to "sanity."
When hell broke loose - you were there for them. I know you even compromised your
personal family time to help my son and his friends - among the many others I am not
even aware of.
You have not only given of yourself as a friend and as a mentor - with your
understanding and patience, you have gone a step further. For many boys, including my
son, you have given them a clear sight into the future. I am aware that you created a job
fair several months ago - bringing together the most influential business people in the
community - and you exposed these young people to them - creating a possible
everlasting network. My son is currently employed part time (he is a full time college
student) in the field of his choice, as a result! This opportunity has given him an early
"edge" into his eventual career.
What more can anyone ask for? Where schools fail, where parents raise their hands in
defeat - you - Avi, have stepped in to lift spirits - to give hope and to even guarantee a
successful future!
Kol HaKavod, Avi! You are a tzaddik! May your own children realize what a great father
they have when they are old enough to understand your great deeds and
accomplishments. I pray that your organization will grow and flourish so that many other
young people will have the same opportunity as my son and his friends were and are
lucky enough to have.
Kol Tuv!
A most grateful parent and survivor of raising 4 children through teenage years (my
youngest is now 20!)

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Dear Rabbi Leibovic, amus'h
How does one begin to thank you for saving the neshoma of a child?
I think most of us start out the same: loving our children, wanting
the best for them. But somewhere along the rocky road to adulthood,
things happen that pull a child away from the desired path - a problem
in the marriage, a severe family issue, a non-loving environment
either in home or school, a draw to the "other side." And many of us,
despite all kinds of rescue efforts, stand helplessly by, watching
that son slip further away from family, school and G-d.
After trying a few different options, my son wound up in LA - no
connections, no job, no plans. With HaShem's help, he hooked up with
you, waiting with open arms for yet another "troubled soul" to find a
warm welcome. You opened up your home, and much more, your heart, and
he felt tremendously loved and cared for. The way he described you
when he called home made me realize he was on to something special and
gave me hope for a brighter future.
With your supportive concern, his interest in Torah was rekindled. He
attended davening, some classes, and thrived on your encouragement.
After a number of months, he gave serious thought to attending YU,
based on your recommendation. It's only been a short time, but he's
there, thanks to the Al-mighty and people like you, who never gave up.
As far as I'm concerned, kiruv, especially how you practice it, is one
of the most critical causes to support in our day. We will all have to
answer for these lost neshomos. If we can't be "in the trenches" with
them, at the very least, we have to support those who have to courage
to do just that. Please accept this small, but heartfelt gift, from a
mother who is filled with hakaras hatov -- recognizing the great
kindness you have done.
With sincerest gratitude,
Mrs. H.

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