Sakolsky-Melzer Scholarship
The Eliot Sakolsky Aaron Melzer Scholarship Fund
Arlene and David Sakolsky, along with their three sons, Eliot, Harvey and Bill were pillars of the Jewish community. Eliot was the United Synagogue Youth (USY) leader at Congregation Beth Shalom in Pompton Lakes. He passed away at
Congregation Beth Shalom has transferred the funds to Pine Brook Jewish Center where it will continue to perpetuate Eliot's memory. May his memory be a blessing to our youth.
Eliot’s brothers, Harvey and Bill, are current members of Pine Brook Jewish Center. Upon learning of the sudden and tragic loss of Aaron Melzer, a Pine Brook Jewish Center Hebrew School Student, Congregation Beth Shalom honored the Melzer family by rededicating the Fund as the Eliot Sakolsky Aaron Melzer Scholarship Fund.
Aaron is the son of Margo and Jason Melzer, and the older brother of triplets, Anna. Brielle, and Brian. Aaron was a Hebrew School Student at Pine Brook Jewish Center, beginning at
It was Aaron's dream to travel to Israel, but he never did,
In memory of Eliot Sakolsky and Aaron Melzer, this Fund will continue
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Recipients of the Scholarship will be announced at a Friday night service, date to be determined.
Wed, July 30 2025
5 Av 5785
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