Times Square Billboard Announces Marriage Proposal of Jeffrey Schottenstein to Ariella Boker!!

Children of philanthropists Jay & Jeannie Schottenstein & Chaim & Devorah Boker to get married

By: TJVNews.com

Many of us have heard of the extraordinary philanthropic endeavors of the Schottenstein family. One need only peruse the aisles of a local Judaica store to find the Schottenstein Talmud, Chumash and Siddurim among other holy books.

Businessman and philanthropist Jay Schottenstein, 67, is the man behind the magnanimous sponsorship of the Artscroll series of seforim with English translations. Born in 1954 in Columbus. Ohio, Schottenstein is the Chairman and CEO of Schottenstein Stores Corporation, American Eagle Outfitters, and American Signature. He is the Executive Chairman of Designer Brands.

Schottenstein became chairman of American Eagle Outfitters in 1992 and held the position of CEO from 1992 to 2002, and since December 2015. In 1993, after his father’s death, he replaced his father as head of Schottenstein Stores Corporation. Since 2005, he has served as chairman of DSW.

Schottenstein oversees a network of businesses that include American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO), Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI), American Signature and Value City Furniture, SB360 Capital Partners and Schottenstein Property Group.

Because of his wish to bring the Talmud and other liturgical works to those without knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic and those who did not have the benefit of a yeshiva education, Schottenstein made it his business to sponsor the production of a Talmud, Mishnayos, etc with the expert assistance of the Artscroll staff.

Now, the Jewish Voice has learned that Mr. Jay Schottenstein and his wife Jeanie have just received new that they are enjoying a huge family simcha. Jay & Jeanie’s son, Jeffrey Schottenstein, 39. just proposed to his future bride on Sunday afternoon, March 6^th in a well-staged event taking place in the crossroads of the world; better known as Times Square.

The future Mrs. Jeffrey Schottenstein is Ariella Boker and her sister Michael is married to renowned philanthropist Eli Gindi of the former Century 21 Store.

The younger Schottenstein  popped the question to his intended on the American Eagle billboard in front of thousands of tourists in the heart of Manhattan. The billboard in Times Square, showed lovely pictures of the couple, with a question above it that read: “Ariella, Will You Marry Me?” Jeffrey had made the arrangements in advance as a surprise to the woman who will become his wife and soul mate for life.

Subsequent to  Jeffrey’s proposal to Ariella, the two joined Eli & Michal Gindi at their home in Brooklyn for drinks where they were joined by other relatives and friends.

Chaim and Devorah Boker (the parents of Ariella)  are active members of the Brooklyn Sephardic Jewish Community. After their marriage in Israel in 1975, they came to New York for what has now become a 42 year honeymoon. They are both prominent and outspoken members of the community, always standing up for just causes and retaining strong ties to their remaining family in Israel. Their home is known for its open door to visiting rabbis and for the aroma of Devorah’s mouthwatering Shabbat food. Including Ariella, the Bokers have five daughters.

Mr.& Mrs. Boker are always eager in participate in the various tzedakah organizations that they represent. Their generosity and willingness to help others less fortunate has become their hallmark.

Mr. Jeffrey Schottenstein is the founder and CEO of the TACKMA sportswear brand and Chief Investment Officer at SEI Inc.

Jay Schottenstein and his wife Jeanie have five children, Besides Jeffrey, they are parents to sons, Joey and Jonathan, and daughters Lindsay and Nicole.

After their marriage, Jeffrey & Ariella plan to divide their time between New York City and Florida.