Back to the Future Week of Giving Annual Scholarship Event & Commemorative Journal May 2-6, 2021
May 2-6, 2021
Dear Hillel School families and Community Members, This last year has been a time like no other. It has been so profoundly complex and layered, at times feeling like a DeLorean ride through space and time that we might not have expected. Our school had to shutter our physical doors last Spring. Still, we almost seamlessly pivoted to reaching and teaching our children virtually in an online Hillel University space that we created. Over the summer, we shifted from that entirely virtual space to a NYS mandate-driven plan that allowed us to safely reopen our school’s doors for five-day-a-week, in-person, and concurrent virtual instruction. It has not been easy and without our fair share of twists and turns. However, our faculty, staff, students, and families have persevered and come out of this stronger and more determined than ever.
Welcome Back to School! Meet Your 2018-19 Faculty & Staff!
That brings me- Head to thisof year’s Scholarship Gala and our theme, “Back to the Future.” Without our past faculty, Tracie Glazer School staff, and students, we would not be where we are. Without that rich history, we would not be heading in the future-thinking direction that we are today. This year we have chosen to honor our past while asking our alumni and supporters to join in building a bright future ahead.
It is a great pleasure to welcome your family to the 2018-19 school year. I hope that the summer months have provided you with some rest, relaxation, and an opportunity to spend quality family time Hillel Community Day School beenbeen an integral partpreparing of our community fortoover years.year! It has together.has We have planning and for what is sure be an70 amazing Youbeen will be a space that has offered enjoying connection and support to so many Jewish children and their families’ lives andTHIS a renovated and re-imagined dining commons thanks to the generosity of the CHECK Flaum This newaspace will be aexperience re-invigoratedhas gathering for our morning meeting, lunch, experiences. I love seeing andFamily. hearing how day school helpedplace shape alumni’s lives, Shabbos Showcase and special programming. We have added some wonderful new teachers andschool Jewishly, professionally, personally, and spiritually. Many of our alumni are still very active within the expanded the roles of others to complement our already talented and dynamic faculty. I hope that this community, and many ofnewsletter our alumni parents current students. Ourpartner school is you blessed to receive offersare youeven insight into theof quality educators who will with to promote criticalseveral of our alumni’s consistent support through philanthropy, volunteerism, and creative contribution. We aspire to thinking, academic excellence and a love of learning for your child(ren).
use the upcoming year to further connect and engage with our former students and families in a manner that This summer, I hadtotheknow honorwhere of meeting the executives Prizmah: Jewishfrom Day their helps us shape Hillel’s future. We want ourwith alumni are now,ofwhat theyCenter have for utilized Schools, in advocating for and defining action items for the support and sustainability of Jewish Day Schools in smaller cities. I was Hillel education, and what theyforbelieve would strengthen ourDay current andPrincipal future students’ of Jewish also featured as a Conference Leader the annual Consortium of Jewish School’s Think Tanksense in Cedarhurst, NY.self, This connection, and opportunity. program was attended by day school leaders from across North America. While there, I was able to meet with national foundation
administrators, as well as with Dvir Kahana, Director General of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs of the State of Israel, to discuss the vital role Jewish Day Schools have in ensuring the future of American and International Jews and Israel. On the last day of the Without our alumni’s dedication and commitment to the success of Hillel Community Day School, we would not conference, I convened with Rabbi Glass and Rabbi Adler from COJDS, as well as the heads of our Middle School Alliance partner be where we are today. Thank you all forHaven, beingand a part of to Hillel’s andcanour coalition Jewish educators. schools (Birmingham, Greensboro, Omaha, New Akron) addressstory how we work together of to affordably flourish, Yes, eachensuring of this the Gala week’s participants andbetween attendees a part of a longitudinal of other individuals who share while future success and connections our is Jewish children. It is inspiring network to work with day school leaders from across the countryof to preparing create transformational leadership frameworks and tools that will ensure our children leaders. and schools in the partnership and observing our students becoming informed andthat truth-driven You are continue to thrive.
Jewish educators, even if your classroom is not housed within our school walls, as each of you serves as a role model for have howbeen our hard students see their own lives and potential. Our teachers at work over the summer preparing lessons, arranging their classrooms, and attending professional development. Hillel School Faculty have traveled to New York City for participation in Stanford and Avi Chai’s Better Lesson and coaching programs; have worked collaboratively to build high-impact teaching teams us through themission. Research for Teaching As a school, weothers are incredibly grateful and fortunate to have you alongside in our As Better a Head of Program supported by PRIZMAH; Mrs. Reinhardt attended the Creative Learning Systems STEAM Conference in Colorado, and (as School, I thank you for your continued support. Our school community hopes that you will visit us as soon you will read more about in a few moments) some of our new teachers have been preparing their long journeys to Rochester from as guests andand families can return to ourhard campus. We the would love nothing than to show you today’s Israel! My team I look forward to working to provide highest quality Jewishmore and secular education for your children in ways thatSchool. nurture the leadership and the greatness in each and every one of them. I hope that your families enjoy the rest of the Hillel summer.
In service, Sincerely, Mrs.ofTracie Head School Glazer
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Dear Hillel School Students, Ma Nishtana hashana hazeh, why is this YEAR different from all others? This could very easily be one of the many questions asked about this year at Hillel Community Day School. At the beginning of the year we were all faced with so much uncertainty about what this year would bring. But just like the Haggadah provides answers and a clear path forward as a peoplehood, the students, the staff, and the community of Hillel Community Day School provided us with a clear path forward for the successful year we just completed. What we have accomplished as a community is nothing shy of a miracle. Keeping the doors open for in person learning is a feather in the cap for Hillel, Kindergarten to 8th grade and everybody in-between. I understand this hasn’t been easy, and it was you, the students and teachers, who really did all the hard work following the guidelines to keep our community strong. We managed not to skip a beat and still have a fun filled year with the majority of the programming and learning that would have taken place under more normal circumstances. I would also like to thank Mrs. Glazer, Mr. Hoornbeck, the faculty and staff for truly stepping up to the challenge and forging a path through the unknown. Your dedication to the students, the school, and the community is a bright light we can all look toward. You all have truly made an impactful difference in the lives of your students and their families. I am wishing you all a fun and restful summer. I cannot wait to see you all back next year. Mr. Arie Schochat Chairman of the Hillel School Board of Trustees
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May 2, 2021 Tracie Glazer, Head of School Hillel Community Day School 191 Fairfield Drive Rochester, NY 14620 Dear Ms. Glazer: Hillel Community Day School is an indisputable asset to the Town of Brighton, and I have personally enjoyed my ongoing relationship with you and the school community. It is with great pleasure then, that I join you in recognizing HCDS alumni on the occasion of your Back to the Future annual fundraiser. Mazel tov! We have all had a very challenging year due to the COVID – 19 pandemic, and HCDS, like all schools across the nation, worked hard to establish and maintain safety protocols to keep their learning community healthy. Unlike most schools, however, HCDS has managed to provide consistent in-person learning for all students, which is a testament to the quality of the leadership team, faculty and staff, as well as families’ willingness to adapt and embrace change. As a result, HCDS families were spared the often difficult task of overseeing online learning and the children were able to experience nearly-normal living by benefiting from classroom learning each day and enjoying the camaraderie of friends. It is fitting that HCDS honor their alumni and the past generations who made the school what it is today, because your tradition of valuing and supporting relationships throughout the school is what helped make your year so safe and successful. May we meet in-person for this fundraiser next year! Sincerely,
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Hon. Sandra L. Frankel Former Supervisor Town of Brighton May 2, 2021 Dear Hillel Community Day School: Hon.toSandra L. Frankel Congratulations on celebrating Back the Future Week of Giving, with the goal of raising Former Supervisor $100,000 for the scholarship fund to support quality education for our community’s children. Town of Brighton
Hillel Community Day School has a long tradition of excellence in education, a hallmark of the 2, 2021 Town May of Brighton. This year, the spotlight will focus on Alumni with virtual tributes to Faculty and Students. It is fitting to recognize former students who have made a positive impact as adults,Dear to honor the faculty and staff who teach and nurture Hillel students and prepare them for Hillel Community Day School: future success, and to applaud current students who exemplify Hillel’s vision for a bright future Congratulations Back toyoung the Future Week of Giving, with the goal of raising through the efforts on of celebrating well-educated leaders. $100,000 for the scholarship fund to support quality education for our community’s children.
Rochester’s oldest Jewish day school a rigorous dual curriculum of Judaic Hillel Community Day School has a longoffers tradition of excellence in education, a hallmark of theand secular studiesTown andofa Brighton. strong connection Israel.will Asfocus a former school leadertoinFaculty Brighton and the This year, thetospotlight on Alumni with board virtual tributes and Students. It is fitting to recognize former students who have made a positive impact as Rochester area, as former Supervisor of the Town of Brighton for 20 years, and as a parent of adults, to honor the faculty and staff who teach and nurture Hillel students and prepare them for children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren whose home is in Israel, I am proud of Hillel future success, and to applaud current students who exemplify Hillel’s vision for a bright future Community School’s excellentyoung educational through Day the efforts of well-educated leaders. outcomes and its support of Israel. oldestcommitment Jewish day school a rigorous dual curriculum Judaic and secular ThankRochester’s you for your to offers Hillel, the students, facultyofand staff!
studies and a strong connection to Israel. As a former school board leader in Brighton and the Rochester area, as former Supervisor of the Town of Brighton for 20 years, and as a parent of Hillel children, Community Day School has had a significant impact on the future the Jewish grandchildren, and great grandchildren whose home is in Israel, I am proud of of Hillel Community School’s educational outcomes and itsfor support Israel. and by fostering community and Day beyond by excellent providing excellent education ourofchildren
respect and love for our Jewish heritage and for Israel. We are fortunate that our town is home to Thank you for your commitment to Hillel, the students, faculty and staff! Hillel Community Day School and appreciate all that you have done and continue to do. Hillel Community Day School has had a significant impact on the future of the Jewish
community and beyond by providing excellent education for our children and by fostering Sincerely,
respect and love for our Jewish heritage and for Israel. We are fortunate that our town is home to Hillel Community Day School and appreciate all that you have done and continue to do. Sincerely,
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Congratulations to Hillel Community Day School alumni, students, faculty, and staff! Wolk Foundation Trustees:
David M. Wolk Marvin L. Wolk Jeremy Wolk Michael Berger, Esq. Harold Samloff Alvin Ureles, MD
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Honoring the alumni of Hillel Community Day School You make us proud!
Celebrating today’s students We can’t wait to see all you accomplish With Gratitude to Hillel Community Day School’s Faculty and Staff, past and present
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Mazal tov to Hillel School’s Dedicated Faculty! Your commitment to our students and your passion for teaching & learning make HCDS a place where children love to learn.
Todah Rabah!
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Every so often the world gifts us with someone who can truly be described as extraordinary. Someone who has seemingly boundless vision to imagine what might be possible. Someone with unstoppable drive and endless creative energy. Someone who is truly and deeply passionate, who inspires and ignites the passions of others. Someone who believes that the impossible is not impossible, and then proves the point. Again and again. Day after day. At HCDS, that someone is Mrs. Tracie Glazer.
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Emily Levin! It has been a joy working with you as we join in Hillel’s 2021 “Back to the Future” scholarship event and year of giving! This year’s Gala is truly a unique and exciting celebration. “Your Team”
Barb, Deanne, and Liz EMILY! Your hard work on behalf of Hillel Community Day School does not go unnoticed and we have all been inspired by your enthusiasm in developing needed support for Hillel Community Day School Kudo’s from these sisters and moms of HCDS grads!
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Mazel tov to all the past, present and future students, teachers and parents of Hillel Community Day School for building the best and most spirited Day School anywhere. Beryl and Joan Nusbaum and Family 15
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Abe Glazer
“I really appreciated being a student at Hillel as I was able to take part in such a diverse curriculum,” Dr. Abe Glazer reflects. “I remember doing a play in 4th grade about colonial America where I got my first singing solo as John Alden singing with Priscilla. I loved studying Chumash with Rabbi Hisiger, and appreciated being able to work at my own pace with Mrs. Regalman in math.” Dr. Glazer is currently married to the principal of Hillel Community Day School, and they have two children. Raizel will be graduating this year, and Gideon is completing 6th grade. He is the managing partner of a large private practice urology group in Rochester, and is Vice President of Temple Beth El.
In honor of my children, Jill Friedman Rosen, Class of 1979; and Marty Friedman, Class of 1981. Hillel School prepared them very well for the academic road ahead.
Mazel Tov
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We all truly appreciate everything that Hillel School has done for us, dor v’dor.
The Yudelson Family
Julian Yudelson and B.J. Yudelson (z’l) Larry Yudelson
Ruth Leah Yudelson (z’l)
Larry Yudelson family: Yael Grossman Ariella Grossman Shmuel Grossman Joey Yudelson Ruthie Yudelson
Miriam Yudelson Katz
Miriam Katz family:
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Leah bat Miriam Kinnert Katz Aviva Katz Calanit Katz
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our school and community! This is a truly deserved honor. “This year’s Women of Excellence recipients are a dynamic group of leaders. They define success through hard work, professional accomplishments and a commitment to making the Rochester community the best place to live and work,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, group publisher of the Rochester Business Journal. “They believe in elevating women and sharing their experiences with the next generation of leaders, and the Rochester Business Journal is honored to recognize them.” 18
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Elana Pogal
One thing that Elana Pogal remembers fondly from Hillel School is how well the teachers knew their students and how they used that knowledge to tailor lessons and activities to the students’ interests and personalities. “I had a math teacher who knew that one of my classmaets and I were competitive about our grades so she would write both of our grades on each other’s tests! Our scores were usually within a point of each other, and we competed for the entire school year to see who could ‘beat’ each other on more tests. I think I won 😉.” Elana graduated from Binghamton University in 2019 and currently works at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, where she is the Scholarship and Grants Manager. This summer, she will begin graduate studies at the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University, pursuing a master’s degree in Jewish Professional Leadership. “I hope,” she says, “to continue my career in the Jewish nonprofit world.”
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to Hillel School’s Alumni, Current Students, and Mazel Tov! FacultyBarbara & Staff and George Morgenstern
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Hillel Community Day School We thank Hillel for nurturing and inspiring us to think critically, to be curious and to love learning. Hillel provided our family with deep and meaningful connections to Jewish values, traditions and customs. We were lucky to have teachers who were supportive, encouraging, and motivating. You hold a special place in our hearts!
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Yasher Koach to Hillel Community Day School for standing strong during this difficult year! Larry, Paulina, Shaina and Michael Kovalsky
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“Hillel School was my first opportunity to discover my roots. It helped pave the way for me to remain connected to Jewish values and experiences,” remembers Max Krieger. “The best experience I had at Hillel was playing basketball for the school and having my father as the coach. This was a great way for me to practice many of the Hillel values in an athletic setting. Even to this day, players from different Hillel basketball teams debate which team was Hillel’s best!” Today, Max is a teacher and a basketball and tennis coach in Rochester. Prior to Covid, he spent the past 15 summers as a staff member at the Rochester JCC’s Camp Seneca Lake. In his free time he enjoys “being active and playing sports,” and “many times the people I end up playing with are friends and teammates” from his time at Hillel School. Two summers ago he travelled to Israel for the first time. “It was a great opportunity to explore such an important part of my Jewish identity,” he notes, and to make connections between what he saw and “things I learned years and years ago at Hillel.”
Thank you Hillel School for all you do. May the generations of Torah Education that we celebrate give blessing to a future of continued Jewish pride, heritage, and Simchas.
Mazel Tov!!!
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HonoringHillel Community Day School Alums... Mazal Tov! You are the pride of Hillel Community Day School! You have spread your wings across this globe with the strengths and faith you gained from extraordinary Hillel teachers in Judaic and Secular education. You are the “Travel Agents” for our future...
“L’DOR V’DOR” From generation to generation we pass the torch... Thank You to Mrs. Tracie Glazer - Head of School, Faculty and Staff for leading the way back to the future!
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“I think the success of any school can be measured by the contribution the alumni make to our national life.”
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, John F. Kennedy involve me and I learn.” involve me and I learn.” CONGRATULATIONS TO
BARBARA AND GEORGE Thank youMORGENSTERN to: CONGRATULATIONS TO FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR FAMILY
BARBARA AND GEORGE MORGENSTERN Naftali AND THEHanau ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY. FOR THEIR ROCHESTER COMMITMENT TO THEIR FAMILY
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For their continued support of HCDS ROCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY. Michael and Ethan Schochat andAviva, the Arie, larger Jewish community
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Michael Freeling
Two teachers stand out for Michael Freeling as he thinks about his time at Hillel School. “Rabbi Chaim Hisiger made learning Torah a lot of fun, as he was very animated and had great nicknames for everyone. On the first day I met him, he mispronounced my last name as ‘Wheeling’ instead of ‘Freeling’ and that turned into ‘Wheels’ and stuck.” He also remembers Kathleen Williams, who “was very encouraging in opening my eyes to current events around the world.” Currently, Michael is a real estate attorney and partner in the firm of Bloom & Freeling in Boca Raton, Florida. He is also a National Commissioner of the ADL and on the Executive Committee of ADL Florida. He has chaired the ADL Florida Law Enforcement Committee to combat hate and bias, and has “spearheaded partnerships between ADL Florida and the Miami Dolphins Football Unites Program to bring people of all different backgrounds and cultures together.” He also worked to form an international partnership between the ADL and his fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Pi, to educate students on college campuses and to support them in standing up against antisemitism and supporting Israel.
There for me in the 1970s, here for our Rochester Jewish Community today Todah Rabah Hillel Community Day School Josh and Jennifer Weinstein
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Hillel Community Day School!
Thank you
for keeping the doors open this year. Wishing all the best to to our students, teachers, administrative staff, and the Amazing Head of School, Mrs. Tracie Glazer. Rachel Rosen & Ron Wexler Proud of our Hillel School Alums: Itiya Hanau Wolman Naftali Hanau Ahuva Hanau Averin & Shira Hanau
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Congregation Beth Sholom wishes
Mazel Tov
to Hillel School on generations of excellence! You have instilled in the children of Rochester the beauty of Torah, Mitzvot, and the continuity of our Jewish heritage L’Dor v’Dor, from generation to generation.
Thank you to the Hillel teachers for the
endless love you give, and the stellar example you set for our Hillel students.
Chazak Chazak V’nitchazek!!! Rabbi Avi Kilimnick Hillel Deutsch, President
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Miriam Yudelson Katz
Miriam Yudelson Katz remembers first attending Hillel School at B’rith Kodesh and then moving to the (current) building on Fairfield Drive. “I am eternally grateful for the excellent education I received at Hillel School,” she shares. “I was given a true foundation for life, in academics, Judaics, and life skills. Whether it was Mrs. Williams teaching us to write colorful, impactful sentences, Mrs. Fuchs attempting to teach us dikduk, Rabbi Pearlman’s love of Navi and Jewish history, or Mrs. Cresov who nurtured my love of art and gave me a professional path to pursue, the love, caring, and education of my Hillel School teachers has stayed with me throughout my life.” She also values the community she found at Hillel School, noting that she continues to connect with her classmates and those ahead of and behind her at Hillel. “I know that my Hillel School chevra will always share my memories and care about me.” Currently, Miriam works as the Collection Manager for the Getty Museum’s Department of Photographs in Los Angeles, where she is responsible for the care, storage, and cataloging of about 145,000 photographic works of art. She is also a divorce coach, “helping people navigate the journey of divorce through personalized support, strategies and guidance.” She has four daughters, one of whom is currently a student at the University of Rochester.
Mazal Tov Hillel Community Day School
Thank you for all that you do for the community. May G-d bless you and your family with all good things. Jewish Education is Key to Jewish Survival Wishing Hillel School Continued Success Hatzlachah & Brachah
Chabad Lubavitch Rabbi Nechemiah & Masha Vogel Rabbi Dovid & Channy Mochkin Rabbi Asher & Devorah Leah Yaras Rabbi Yitzi & Rishi Hein Rabbi Moshe & Chayi Vogel Rabbi Yossi & Leah Cohen
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Mazal tov to all Hillel School alumni: past, present & future
Ladies Chevra Kadisha
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Congratulations
In Honor of Our Hillel School Grandchildren Max Morgenstern Michael Morgenstern Maddy Morgenstern
Mazel Tov!
Barbara & George Morgenstern
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Hillel Community Day School Thanks the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation For its Dedication to Jewish Education in Rochester and Your Generous Support of Hillel Community Day School 37
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To Hillel Community Day School for an amazing job of providing essential services throughout the pandemic. You are true community heroes! Your friends at the Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester
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Mitch Gruber
“Hillel School taught me so much about being part of a community,” Mitch Gruber reflects. “That feeling was most evident when I was part of the Wolfpack Basketball team that won the CYO championship in ‘98! There was no other team that had the camaraderie, the fans (aka parents), or the dedicated coaches that we did!” Currently, Mitch works as the Chief Strategy Officer at Foodlink and serves on the Rochester City Council.
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Itiya (Hanau) & Pinney Wolman Naftali & Anna Hanau Ahuva (Hanau) & Dennis Averin Shira Hanau
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Mazal Tov to Hillel’s past and future alumni! Dr. Abe Glazer (’80) Raizel Glazer (’21) Gideon Glazer (’23) and Mrs. Tracie Glazer (Menahelet)
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Rachel Scheier Kaplan
“I have so many fond memories of Hillel School,” Rachel Kaplan reflects. “In fact, my four best friends, who I talk to daily, are from my days at Hillel School.” She fondly remembers the projects they did for the Torah Fair, in which the class did in depth research on a topic and then created a project based on what they learned. In 6th grade, they made the clothing of the Cohen Gadol (which their teacher wore for Purim!), in 7th grade they build a replica of the Beit HaMikdash, and in 8th grade they learned about King David’s throne. Currently, Rachel is the Executive Director for Cincinnati Hillel. “I have been working in the Hillel world since 2009,” Rachel shares, “and my commitment to the Jewish people, to building the next generation of Jewish leadership, and to experiential Jewish education all come from my time at Hillel School.”
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Honoring Day School Education and our Family
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