THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013
WESTCHESTER HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL Annual Dinner and Celebration Honoring MJ & Dr. Barry Kanner Laura & Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira & Mitchell Zucker Parents of the Year and
The Graduating Class of 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013 7:00pm Temple Israel of New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY
Message from the Dinner Chairperson Dear Friends and Families, Welcome to Westchester Hebrew High School’s Annual Scholarship Dinner and Celebration. Your presence and support is why we are able to continue to provide an outstanding high school experience to all who seek a day school education for their children, regardless of need. Thanks to you, we continue to enhance our already rigorous academic programming. This year, we introduced a Hebrew language program for our freshmen, with realtime instruction by an Israeli teacher, communicating as a class with iPad technology. We have increased the number of on-line elective courses offered through schools such as Brown University Pre-College on-line and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, including AP Physics and Mandarin. We have hired coaches to better our athletic teams, provided service to Hurricane Sandy victims, and of course, sponsored Gilad Shalit’s visit to our school, an experience our students will never forget. Tonight, we honor, MJ and Dr. Barry Kanner, Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter, and Shira and Mitchell Zucker, stellar representatives of their respective communities. They have given of themselves in countless ways, whether serving on the Board, chairing a Committee, or simply spreading the word about the wonders of Westchester to help with recruitment. We appreciate their service and extend a Mazal Tov on their well-deserved honors. We also salute the Class of 2013, knowing that all of you have helped to provide them with a rich secular and religious high school experience. They are well prepared to take their place at colleges and universities both here and in Israel. I would also like to thank our administration and staff, all of whom work tirelessly to ensure that each and every student reaches his or her potential. And finally, my personal thanks to the members of our Dinner Committee, for helping to make tonight such a success. Thank you all for your support and generosity, Bruce Povman Dinner Chair
Greeting from the Head of School Dear Friends, This past week in anticipation of Rosh Chodesh Nisan we read Parshat Hacohdesh, which speaks primarily about the obligation to bring the Pesach offering. While the Torah tells us that the sacrificial obligation is literally incumbent upon every home, the commentaries translate it to mean every family. This familial obligation at the center of one of the highlights of our history as a people, reminds us of the essential role that the family plays in Jewish life. It is the sanctity of the family and the home that keeps us vibrant as a nation and as a people. I’m fond of saying that our school is like a family. We support, encourage and care for each other like any other family. This approach is modeled by our administration, teachers, and staff and finds its way into our classrooms, hallways and co-curricular activities. It would only be logical then, that a school that feels like a family, is a place where great families would find a home. Tonight we pay tribute to MJ & Dr. Barry Kanner, Laura & Dr. Merrill Rotter and Shira & Mitchell Zucker, as Parents of the Year. Families that have worked hard for our school and helped make it a vibrant and successful home. I want to personally extend a Mazal Tov to them and wish them continued health and strength as they serve our school and the greater community for years to come. Mazal Tov to the Class of 2013 on your upcoming graduation. You will continue to be important members of the WHHS family as you branch out to Israel, college and beyond. Thanks also to our family of supporters who have made this annual dinner a great success. I wish them continued strength and encourage them to be part of our bright future. Sincerely,
Rabbi Jeffrey Beer Head of School
Greetings from the President Dear Friends, On behalf of the Westchester Hebrew High School Board of Trustees I welcome everyone to the Annual Scholarship Dinner and Celebration and express my sincere gratitude to those who have so generously supported the school throughout the years and tonight. Here at Westchester Hebrew High School we are proud to give our students the edge, in the classroom and beyond; in high school and in life. We wish a special Mazal Tov to our honorees, who contribute so much towards the betterment of our school. Our parents of the year, MJ & Dr. Barry Kanner, L:aura & Dr. Merrill Rotter and Shira & Mitchell Zucker, support the school with all their heart and soul. Each honoree is a shining example of commitment to Jewish education and our school and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts. Mazal Tov to the Class of 2013 as you prepare to continue on your journey. We are thrilled to be able to add you to our growing roster of beloved and successful alumni. We take great pride in the growth that you have shown while at WHHS and hope that you continue to develop as active members of the Jewish community on your college campuses and beyond. Please be sure to keep in touch and to share your accomplishments with your WHHS family.
Fondly, Stu Berger President
WESTCHESTER HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL Honorary Chairman Honorary Chairman Chairman President Vice President Secretary Co-Treasurer Co-Treasurer
Officers
Meyer Koplow Stanley Wasserman David Kalman Stuart Berger Keith Reich Judy Tretin Martin Blum Liba Steinmetz
Board of Trustees and Governors 2012/2013 Stuart Berger Martin Blum Carole Daman Corrin Daman Robert Feig Saundra Grundwerg Ira Herman David Kalman Susan Katz Ellen Koplow Meyer Koplow Janice Newman Joseph Orlian Bruce Povman Shelly Rasekh Dawn Reich Keith Reich Laura Rotter Rochelle Sherman Liba Steinmetz Judy Tretin Stanley Wasserman Diane Werner
WESTCHESTER HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL Rabbi Jeffrey Beer Dr. Nancy Block
Administration
Head of School Dean of Student Life
Michael Tedesco Shari Levitan Gail Mahler Dr. David Cohen Rabbi Shmuel Greenberg
Director of Guidance Director of Admissions Support Services Liaison Learning Specialist Chesed/Community Liaison
Dr. Nancy Block Rabbi David Einhorn Dr. Nancy Block Netanel Munk Michael Tedesco Mariann Raftery Liat Tretin Tami Stalbow
9th Grade Mentor 10th Grade Mentor 11th Grade Mentor 12th Grade Israel Guidance 12th Grade College Guidance Office Manager Front Office Director of Operations
Gerry Carter Wanda Alicea Victor Rebatta Pat Arias
Business Manager Business Office Custodian Nurse
ENGLISH Karen Preiser Barbara Gold Netanel Munk Daniela Rosenblatt
Faculty
JUDAIC STUDIES Rabbi David Einhorn Rabbi Shmuel Greenberg Rabbi Eytan London Netanel Munk Rebecca Pianko
MATHEMATICS James Connolly Laura Skalaski
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Pnina Kaplan Barry Rimer
SOCIAL STUDIES Jennifer Atlas Sandra Fallik Gail Mahler
PSYCHOLOGY Michael Berkowitz
SCIENCE Hilary Beirne Ryan Klaiber Fred Lederman Alvin Margolies Heidi Markenson
ART Stephen Kane SUPPORT SERVICES Donna DeMarco Ryan Klaiber PHYSICAL EDUCATION Larry Bergrin
Parent Council 2012-13 5773 Coordinator Chanukah Programming Drama Society Play E-Mail Newsletter Flyers Graduation
Library Fund Cards Purim Cards Rosh Hashana Greetings Salute to Israel Parade Class Representatives
Janice Newman Rhonda Maron Janice Newman Marc Passy Tami Stalbow Janice Newman Tami Stalbow Rivka Berger Rise Robbins Sara Shuter Gail Mahler Tami Stalbow Ariela Silberman Billie Dalezman Frimet Herstic MJ Kanner Sandi Rosenbaum Leah Worenklein
Our sincere gratitude to each member of THE DINNER COMMITTEE You have worked tirelessly and given of yourselves immeasurably. Your dedication to this evening has resulted in making tonight a success. Thank you all for a job well done on behalf of Westchester Hebrew High School.
Thanks to
Brenda Wilkin for her expertise and professionalism that has ensured the success of this dinner.
Bruce Povman
The Officers and Board of Trustees of Westchester Hebrew High School are proud and privileged to honor tonight’s Honorees: MJ & Dr. Barry Kanner Laura & Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira & Mitchell Zucker Parents of the Year and The Graduating Class of 2013
We are proud of all of their accomplishments
Mazal Tov! Stuart Berger, Martin Blum, Carole Daman, Corrin Daman, Robert Feig, Saundra Grundwerg, Ira Herman, David Kalman, Susan Katz, Ellen Koplow, Meyer Koplow, Janice Newman, Joseph Orlian, Bruce Povman, Shelly Rasekh, Dawn Reich, Keith Reich, Laura Rotter, Rochelle Sherman, Lisa Steinmetz, Judy Tretin, Stanley Wasserman and Diane Werner
MJ & Dr. Barry Kanner MJ and Barry Kanner have been part of the Riverdale community since August 2001 and are the proud parents of Pamela, Joseph, and Benny. They joined the WHHS community in 2010, when Pamela came to the school. Simchas Torah holds special meaning in the Kanner household: in 1989, a mutual friend introduced MJ and Barry during the celebration outside The Carlebach Shul. They had already completed their undergraduate education, MJ at the University of Michigan and Barry at Columbia College. They married in 1991 and settled on Manhattan's Upper East Side while Barry trained in Diagnostic Radiology at NYU Medical Center and MJ completed a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Columbia University. While living in Manhattan, the Kanners were active in the Kehilath Jeshurun and Ramaz community, where they still have many family members and friends. After 10 years, the Kanners moved to Riverdale. (Years ago…we won’t say when…Barry attended high-school in Riverdale at Rabbi
Riskin's yeshivah.) Riverdale proved to be a great fit. The Kanners are members of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, where MJ serves on the Board of Trustees. Aside from work and kids' activities, they stay busy with a home that is always open to friends, old and new, for Shabbas meals. MJ enjoys volunteering time to WHHS, particularly in the area of recruitment. Currently, Barry is an Attending Vascular/Interventional Radiologist with White Plains Radiology Associates. MJ is a bilingual (English/Hebrew, Spanish) speech-language pathologist.
LAURA & DR. MERRILL ROTTER Merrill and Laura Rotter are the proud parents of Elana, Ben and Saul. Elana, who graduated from WHHS in 2010, and Saul, who is in the graduating class of 2013, had uniquely similar experiences. Uniquely similar? While each of them is a unique student and learned in his or her own way, they shared the benefits of the approach to education which attracted Merrill and Laura to the school in the first place: individualization, warmth, informality, and, most importantly, a primary focus on their growth as menshlich young adults. Day school education and the critical role it plays in assuring Jewish continuity is of paramount importance to Merrill, who served on the board of Solomon Schechter of Westchester and Laura, who is a board member at WHHS. Merrill has contributed his time to WHHS, consulting on development activities and chairing a task force exploring the academic possibilities that 21st century technology offer. Laura has brought her talents and experience in finance to the WHHS board.
Merrill was a member of the first high school graduating class of the Brandeis School, a Conservative Jewish day school in Long Island. He is a forensic psychiatrist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Laura, who graduated from Ramaz High School, is a financial analyst at Citibank, and a yoga teacher in White Plains. They are both very active at their shul, Bet Am Shalom, a Reconstructionist synagogue. In addition to board and committee leadership, Merrill directs the Purim Spiel each year and Laura teaches Jewish Yoga. Merrill and Laura feel that the acceptance at WHHS of all Jews from various denominations is a unique and important part of the WHHS message. It is a testament to the love and respect that school officials and teachers have for every individual; and that, in turn, is a key ingredient of the unique, but similarly caring and respectful young adults Elana and Saul have become.
SHIRA AND MITCHELL ZUCKER Shira and Mitchell Zucker have resided in Stamford for the past twenty-two years, where they have raised their five children, Dovi (WHHS class of 2010), Ellie (WHHS Class of 2011), Hannah (WHHS Class of 2014), Ephraim, who will be entering WHHS in September 2013, and Leeba, a third grader at Bi-Cultural Day School. They are active members of Congregation Agudath Sholom, in addition to being integral to the success of the Friendship Circle of Stamford, which brings together teenage volunteers and children of special needs. Shira, a graduate of the University of Maryland, serves as the volunteer Food Services Coordinator for Bi-Cultural Day School. She is the official Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutor for the Hebrew Wizards School of Stamford, and takes pride in having tutored many children in the Greenwich-Stamford area. Shira has volunteered in many capacities for Chabad, Congregation Agudath Shalom (where she was a member of the Board), Young Israel of Stamford, and Jewish Family Services. Shira has been involved in Camp Gan Israel of Greenwich
since its inception, and has also given much time to her children’s schools, Bi-Cultural Day School and WHHS. Mitchell, a graduate of SUNY Binghamton, is the Vice President of Marketing & Investor Relations at Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P. Mitchell is currently Gabbai Rishon at Congregation Agudath Sholom, where he previously ran the Junior Congregation and helped revitalize the teen minyan. He is a member of the Chevra Kadisha and an active participant at Yeshiva Bais Binyamin. He is a past member of the Eruv Committee and has been active in the Fairfield County Jewish Baseball League. As parents of two WHHS graduates and one current student and another one entering next year, they are extremely thankful for all that WHHS has done and will continue to do to help each child grow in their own way. WHHS was able to provide a Jewish education for their son Dovi starting in tenth grade after attending public school his whole life. Their daughter Ellie was allowed to foster her individual talent as a photographer by being named the official photographer of the school, its website and having her photographs displayed outside the lunchroom where they are still on display to this day. Lastly, their daughter Hannah has been able to take advantage of the AP and Honors classes as well as Basketball and Theatre.
This page is dedicated to you, THE CONTRIBUTERS AND SUPPORTERS of this year’s Annual Scholarship Dinner and Celebration
Each year your efforts on our behalf help ensure that no child is ever turned away from receiving a Torah education due to lack of means.
Westchester Hebrew High School thanks you and salutes you for your dedication to our school and your support.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTCHESTER HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL would like to thank the contributors to our Special Matching and Annual Funds
THE WESTCHESTER HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY dedicate this page to the memory of its friend, alumni parent, grandparent and member of the Board of Trustees
MIRIAM KLEIN SHAPIRO z”l
She shall live in our hearts forever
THE WESTCHESTER HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY dedicate this page to the memory of our benefactor, friend and faculty member
S. MAURICE PLOTNICK z”l
He shall live in our hearts forever
We gratefully acknowledge the support received from
THE FUND FOR JEWISH EDUCATION
Sponsored by
CAROLINE & JOSEPH S. GRUSS LIFE MONUMENTS FUNDS, INC. And
UJA – FEDERATION of NEW YORK
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the
FUND FOR JEWISH EDUCATION A partnership of UJA Federation of NY And the
GRUSS LIFE MONUMENT FUND For the “Resource Enhancement for Students, Parents and Teachers Project”
THE BOARD & ADMINISTRATION Give special thanks to
THE LILLIAN GOLDSTEIN CHARITABLE TRUST
For their most generous contribution to our school
We gratefully acknowledge The support received from
THE PARTNERSHIP for EXCELLENCE In
JEWISH EDUCATION (PEJE) and
UJA-FEDERATION of NEW YORK
Westchester Hebrew High School gratefully acknowledges
the generous support of
The Rose Biller Day School Scholarship Fund UJA Federation of New York
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DR. LANA SCHWEBEL z”l
A MASTER AND DEDICATED TEACHER WHO INSPIRED MULTITUDES OF STUDENTS WITH HER WISDOM AND HEART NOVEMBER 30, 1971 – JULY 7, 2007
WESTCHESTER HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION
We are proud to recognize Ms. Rivke Pianko Judaic Studies Teacher And Educational Technolgy Coordinator
Recipient of the Jewish Education Project Young Pioneers Award 2012
Westchester Hebrew High School would like to acknowledge the assistance of the
DigitalJLearning Network
of the Jewish Education Project, Avi Chai Foundation and JESNA for its guidance and support of the online learning initiatives at Westchester Hebrew High School.
MAZAL TOV TO THE CLASS OF 2013
THE CLASS OF 2013
PILLAR
Mazal Tov to the Honorees
MJ & Dr. Barry Kanner Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira and Mitchell Zucker for your commitment to Westchester Hebrew High School and best of luck to the Class of 2013
Ellen and Stanley Wasserman
PILLAR
Congratulations to our sweet granddaughter Gabrielle Berger
on her graduation from Westchester Hebrew High School
Gabi May your coming year in Israel be a happy and fulfilling one, and may your future be filled with good health, joy and success with Torah wisdom always guiding you. We Love You Very Much!
Grandma Ellen and Grandpa Stanley
PILLAR Best
wishes to our hardworking son-in-law,
Stuart Berger, who spends untold time and effort at Westchester Hebrew High School implementing innovative programs to ensure the schools' success. He is intricately involved in the financial wealth and stability of the school.
Many thanks to Stu and to his Ayshes Chayil, our daughter,
Rivka, who supports Stu in all his endeavors and is equally devoted to the school. Yasher Koach on your dedication and good work for Westchester Hebrew High School. Lots of love, Mom and Dad Wasserman
PLATINUM
In honor of our beautiful daughter
Gabi Berger and the
Graduating Class of 2013 ואמץ חזק You are our strength and our future
Love, Mom and Dad
PLATINUM
In honor of the faculty and administration of Westchester Hebrew High School Thank you for the exceptional work with and commitment to our students. Thanks to Rabbi Jeffrey Beer
Dr. Nancy Block
Wanda Alicea Pat Arias Jennifer Atlas Hilary Beirne Larry Bergrin Michael Berkowitz Gerry Carter Dr. David Cohen Jim Connolly Donna DeMarco Rabbi David Einhorn Sandra Fallik Barbara Gold Rabbi Shmuel Greenberg Stephen Kane Pnina Kaplan Ryan Klaiber Fred Lederman
Shari Levitan Rabbi Eytan London Gail Mahler Alvin Margolies Netanel Munk Rivke Pianko Rabbi Yisroel Porath Karen Preiser Mariann Raftery Victor Rebatta Barry Rimer Daniela Rosenblatt Idit Shushan Laura Skalaski Tami Stalbow Michael Tedesco Liat Tretin Brenda Wilkin
PLATINUM
Mazal Tov to
MJ & Dr. Barry Kanner Laura & Dr. Merrill Rotter and Shira and Mitchell Zucker upon receiving this well-deserved honor
Carole Daman
PLATINUM
Mazal Tov and Best Wishes to the Honorees MJ and Dr. Barry Kanner Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira and Mitchell Zucker Thank you for your efforts on behalf of Westchester Hebrew High School
Riva and Stu Berger David ('11), Gabi ('13) and Jack ('16)
PLATINUM With grateful appreciation to
the Honorees, the Board of Directors, the Administration and Faculty
of Westchester Hebrew High School for the monumental contributions you have made to our school and our community
Diane and Michael Werner
PLATINUM Mazal Tov and Yasher Koach to our friends Laura and Merrill Rotter
We thank you for your openness, your religious integrity and your unwavering commitment to Klal Yisrael. The two of you embody exactly what makes the WHHS community so special.
Diane and Michael Werner
GOLD
Our very best wishes to the Honorees, the Dinner Committee, the Board of Trustees, and Administration and Faculty, of Westcheseter Hebrew High School
Meyer and Ellen Koplow and family
GOLD
In loving memory of
Mortimer and Eugenie Propp Seymour Propp Ephraim Propp
The Propp Family
GOLD
Mazal Tov to the Honorees and to Stu Berger for all his continued hard work on behalf of our school Caron and Steve Gelles
SILVER
Congratulations
Pamela
on your upcoming graduation and to
MJ and Barry on this honor
Love,
Pop Pop (Arthur Ancowitz) and the gansa mishpacha
SILVER
Compliments of
Ruth and Jerry Kamerman
SILVER
Mazal Tov to
All of The Honorees
Elizabeth and Steven Katz
SILVER
Mazal Tov to the Honorees especially MJ & Barry Kanner whom we are proud to have known for decades
Sandi & Dan Rosenbaum
SILVER
Yasher Koach to our fellow honorees
Thank you, Westchester, for another terrific graduate
and, of course,
Mazal Tov to Saul and the Class of 2013!!!!
13 is a very lucky number!
Merrill and Laura Rotter
For our dear friends MJ and Barry and for our erstwhile neighbors Laura and Merrill
Mazal Tov!
Judith and Harry Ballan
חזק חזק ונתחזק Mazal Tov to our parents of the year
MJ and Dr. Barry Kanner Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira and Mitchell Zucker May ' הgrant you the strength to continue your dedication and support for years to come.
Rabbi Jeffrey and Dr. Gila Beer and family
We join in honoring an outstanding couple
Mitchell and Shira Zucker May they continue to be a source of pride to their families, their communities and all of Klal Yisrael We are proud to be counted among their friends
Rabbi Yaakov and Faygie Bienenfeld
Congratulations to all of the Honorees on a well deserved honor Your dedication and commitment to Westchester Hebrew High School is an inspiration to us all May you continue from Strength to Strength in all your endeavors and may Westchester Hebrew High School continue to provide our children with an excellent education in a warm and nurturing environment Mazal Tov The Brainson Family
Congratulations Laura and Merrill on the well-deserved honor
Mike Carley
Mazal Tov to Shira and Mitchell We are proud of you.
Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Ira Berk and Congregation Agudath Sholom
Mazal Tov to all of the Honorees MJ and Dr. Barry Kanner Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira and Mitchell Zucker Thanks for your dedication to Westchester Hebrew High School Best wishes to The Graduating Class of 2013
Corrin J Daman and Family
Congratulations to the Parents of the Year on their well-deserved honor Mazal Tov to the Graduating Class of 2013 Your class is one of integrity and honor that illustratres all that Westchester Hebrew High School stands for Thanks to all of the teachers, administration and everyone at Westchester Hebrew High School for their contribution to an education that surpasses all. A special Mazal Tov to our wonderful graduate,
Sari You are a wonderful student, friend, sibling and daughter With pride and appreciation Meredith, Neal, Adam and David Flomenbaum
In honor of Audrey and Keith Reich
Congratulations
Cheryl and Sidney Gluck
Mazal Tov to the Honorees and Yasher Koach to Stu Berger on his vision and insight as President of Westchester Hebrew High School Ellen & David Goldschmidt
Congratulations to all of the Honorees and Mazal Tov to my granddaughter
Amy Robbins for all her accomplishments and her graduation from Westchester Hebrew High School I am very proud of you and I love you Savta
Mazal Tov to the Graduating Class of 2013 and to the Honorees
Linda and Nogah Haramati, Ilana, Adina and Daniel
To Laura, Merrill and Saul,
All of our love to the best of the best!
Joe and Lynn
Mazal Tov to the deserving honorees MJ and Dr. Barry Kanner Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira and Mitchell Zucker The Class of 2013 and Special thanks to Rabbi Jeffrey Beer and Dr. Nancy Block for their commitment to Westchester Hebrew High School
The Kalman Family
Congratulations to the Rotter & Zucker families Congratulations to Pamela and the class of 2013 With thanks to Rabbi Beer, Dr. Block, Mrs. Stalbow, Ms. Levitan and the amazing teachers and staff at Westchester Hebrew High School
MJ and Barry Kanner and family
To the tune of
"Zippity doo da"
Merrill and Laura you're honorees Orthodox day school, we say "oh please" Do they teach yoga? Not that we've heard Do they teach Nietzsche? that'd be absurd Mister we've heard as you get older That Torah, it's factual And WHHS is satisfactual So here's to you and all that you've done To keep our tradition lively and fun!
Sheldon and Ruth Kriegel Andy and Doreen Kriegel Ravin and Annette Davidoff Bruce and Gila Kriegel David and Lisa Kriegel Andy Butler and Nancy Kriegel and families
Mazal Tov to all the honorees, especially our friends Shira and Mitchell. We appreciate all you have done for the WHHS Community.
Rhonda SchafferMaron and Jeffrey Maron
Thank you to my teachers and the administration for all you have done for me these past four years.
Sarah Maron
Mazal Tov to all of tonight's honorees and thank you for all of your efforts on behalf of Westchester Hebrew High School.
Good luck to the class of 2013!
The Orlian Family
Congratulations to the Honorees and Mazal Tov to our son, Lev and the Class of 2013
Alexander Podelko and Marina Sapir
Mazal Tov to the Kanners, Rotters and Zuckers on this well deserved honor. Special recognition to Rabbi Beer, Dr. Block and the faculty and administration of Westchester Hebrew High School for creating a warm and challenging environment for the entire student body
Sharon & Bruce Povman Matthew ('12), Amanda & Jonny
In honor of Adam Rafalowicz ('06) Coach of the Westchester Hebrew High School Boys Hockey Team
Karen and Joseph Rafalowicz
To MJ and Barry Congratulations on this well-deserved honor
With love, Grandma Marjie Grandma Esther
Congratulations to the Deserving Honorees and Mazal Tov to our daughter, Amy, on her graduation and to the entire Class of 2013
Rise and Marc Robbins, Jennifer ('08), Yakov, Daniel and Michael
Mazal Tov to Laura and Merrill! May you continue your dedication to Jewish survival for many years to come
All our love, Mom and Dad R.
We wish a hearty Mazal Tov to PAMELA KANNER on your upcoming graduation and another hearty Mazal Tov and lots of nachat to MJ & BARRY KANNER on the well-deserved honor of being named Parents of the Year and JOE & BENNY the other indispensable two-thirds of that "Parents of the Year" calculation
Shani & David Schwartz
Congratulations
Class of 2013
Monica and Brian ('94) Shatz
Mazal Tov to the Honorees and the Class of 2013 Much continued success to the wonderful staff of Westchester Hebrew High School
Rochelle and Ken Sherman
We are thrilled to honor Our wonderful friends MJ and Barry Kanner We are so happy you are a part of the Westchester Hebrew High School family. And we get to see Pamela more often, too! May we share many more smachot together. Mazal Tov to Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira and Mitchell Zucker Thank you for all you do in support of our school. And a most special Yashar Ko'ach to our amazing
Elisheva You make us proud every day And to the entire Class of 2013! Good luck as you continue to pursue your goals and dreams. Sara and Jonathan Shuter Avishai, Benjy and Yehudit
Mazal Tov
MJ & Barry Laura & Merrill Shira & Mitchell We appreciate your efforts on behalf ofWestchester Hebrew High School is an example for all! Kol Hakavod on this well deserved honor!
הכבוד כל to the
Class of 2013! Remember that you are now, and always will be, part of the
WHHS Family! Tami and Joey Stalbow Teddy ('07) and Daniel ('09)
Mazal Tov to our nephew
Stanley Block on his upcoming graduation
We are so happy for all of your accomplishments.
Mazal Tov to all of the Honorees
Liba and Steven Steinmetz
Mazal Tov to all of the Honorees and to the Class of 2013 May you go from Strength to Strength
Judy and Jeffrey Tretin
Congratulations to The Honorees!
S.W. Management Acquisition LLC and Mr.and Mrs. Alan Wasserman and Family
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The Young Israel of New Rochelle salutes Westchester Hebrew High School for decades of excellence in providing the best possible Jewish and secular education to our children Special regards to Rabbi Beer and Mrs. Mahler for their great dedication and devotion to the students and the community Mazal Tov Reuven Fink, Rabbi Bernard Michael, President
The Young Israel of Scarsdale wishes a special Mazal Tov to this year's dinner honorees MJ and Dr. Barry Kanner Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira and Mitchell Zucker Thank you for supporting Westchester Hebrew High School which has been, and continues to be, an integral institution to our communal landscape in the Westchester Jewish Community.
Mazal Tov, Rabbi Jonathan Moregenstern, Young Israel of Scarsdale
Young Israel of White Plains Wishes a Hearty Mazel Tov to Westchester Hebrew High School ad it's Honorees: MJ & Dr. Barry Kanner Laura & Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira & Mitchell Zucker The Graduating Class of 2013 Rabbi Schmuel Greenberg Jerry Adler - President
We want to express our
Hakarat Hatov to Westchester Hebrew High School for all that it has done, and continues to do for our children to help each one of them thrive and reach their true potential and for making this such a wonderful school!
Shira and Mitchell Zucker Dovi (Class of 2010), Ellie (Class of 2011), Hannah (Class of 2014), Ephraim (Class of 2018), and Leeba (Class of 2022)
Shira and Mitchell Your honor is well deserved You have exemplified the wisdom of Pirkei Avot 1:2 which states "The world stands on three things: Torah, Prayer and Kindness to Others"
Your Loving Parents, Marlie and Sy Zucker Sue Benjamin
Westchester Hebrew High School thanks our friend and neighbor, Mr. David Fein, for his continued support
Remember When? (courtesy of WHHS alumni)
...the Major taught French class? ...Eytan London was not a Rabbi? ...the boys basketball team played in the Finals at Madison Square Garden and the whole school came to watch? ...we only had 1 floor and 6 classrooms? ...Mishmar took place after school in the WDS lunchroom? ...the door between WDS and WHHS didn't have a lock? ...kids played hacky-sack in the hall between the Day School and the High School? ...the Drama Society performed A Few Good Men at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester? ...the 11th grade went on an Israel trip with Rabbi Majerowicz? ...Senor Rimer told us it would rain tomorrow? (yes, he still predicts the weather) ...the Boys Baseball Team won the championship in the first year of play?
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Congratulations to All
Beth and Marc Bengualid Elana Bengualid '09
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In honor of our Dear Cousins
MJ and Barry Kanner Who donate so much of their time to make the lives of others better They truly are an inspiration to all that have the privilege to know them
Channie and Moish Weiss and Family Lemor and Murry Englard and family
In honor of our dear cousins
Barry & MJ Kanner A deserving tribute to a great couple and dedicated parents Barry and MJ are always there to totally give of themselves to family, friends and community. We are truly proud to be included as family and close friends.
Bernard and Chavi Englard
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Mazal Tov to
Laura and Merrill on this wonderful honor!
Wendy and Brandon Dunn and Adena and Jonathan Goldberg
With gratitude for the support of my colleagues, Board of Trustees, alumni, parents and students May we go from strength to strength... חייל אל מחייל Congratulations to our honorees and to the Class of 2013!
Shari Levitan Director of Admissions
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rabbi Shmuel and Ahuva Greenberg
Mazal Tov to all the Honorees! Congratulations to the WHHS Graduating Class of 2013
With Best Wishes, Susan, Michael, Emily, and Benjamin Katz
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Congratulations to the Parents of the Year MJ and Dr. Barry Kanner Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter Shira and Mitchell Zucker and the Graduating Class of 2013 Barry Lovell and Ellen Reinheimer
Thank You and Best Wishes to Westchester Hebrew High School Mazal Tov to Our Dear Friends Laura and Dr. Merrill Rotter
Marilyn Kneller-Rimsky and Neil T. Rimsky
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Congratulations to Parents of the Year
MJ and Dr. Barry Kanner
Ina Schnell
Mazal Tov and Yasher Koach to the Westchester Hebrew High School Family May you go from Chayil to Chayil
Nancy and Richard Perl Avi Stern (Class of 2011)
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Mazel Tov to the Honorees and a special Mazal Tov to our niece, Gabi Berger, on her graduation from Westchester Hebrew High School! With Best Wishes, Anne & Mark Wasserman & family
Congratulations to the Cast & Crew of
To Be Honest An Original Stage Play written and performed by WHHS Students Show Times: March 17 at 1pm and 6pm March 18 at 7pm Advance tickets: $18 At the door: $25 Students: $12 WHHS students: $10 F o r t i c k e t s c a l l 9 1 4 -6 9 8 -0 8 0 6 x 3 1 0 o 4 x 3 0 0
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Mazal Tov to Laura and Merrill Rotter, terrific cousins, and Shira and Mitchell Zucker, neighbors and friends, on these well deserved honors. Love, Adrienne and Michael, Caroline, Lizzie and Danny
Mazal Tov to our extraordinary friends MJ and Barry Kanner Westchester is lucky to have you!
Michelle & David Avigan
Laura and Merrill are such great parents because they remain children at heart.
Mazal Tov to Merrill Rotter
We have so enjoyed playing with the over the years.
"May your leaves be watered, may your springtime soon be sprung, and may your roots stay forever (in) dung."
Mazal Tov to them! From your Spieling Friends,
David and Miriam Baskin Kal Watsky and Deborah Fried
Andrea, John, Richard, Alan, Vicki, Louise, Liz, Rosie, Laurie, Lois, Sue, Barbara, Peter, Dan, David, Lisa, Ilene, Elise, Mindy and Cynthia
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Mazal Tov to our cousins
Mazal Tov to Laura & Dr. Merrill Rotter
Laura and Merrill Rotter and to The 2013 Graduates With love, Michelle, Hal, Eva, Jesse and Lev
Marsha and Peter Brody
In honor of Merrill and Laura Rotter, Inspired Community Leaders, Model Jewish parents, Dearest Friends
Mazal Tov to Shira and Mitchell Zucker Dr. and Mrs. Mark Camel
Rabbi Lester Bronstein & Cantor Benjie Schiller
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Mazal Tov!
The Colman Family
To MJ Kanner My friend and fervent supporter of Westchester Hebrew High School Mazal Tov on this truly deserved honor!
Shari Levitan
Mazal Tov to the Honorees
Rabbi Boruch &
Shirley Majerowicz
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Janice Newman for producing the 2013 Drama Society production, "To Be Honest."
Congratulations Laura and Merrill
Your untiring efforts with the writing time, actors and crew know no bound. Elaine Kirsch and David Nirenberg Rabbi Jeffrey Beer Dr. Nancy Block Tami Stalbow
Thanks to Mock Trial Coaches Joey Orlian Neil Marantz for their dedication to the success of the Westchester Hebrew High School Mock Trial Team
Congratulations to MJ and Dr. Barry Kanner on their well deserved honor. Westchester Hebrew High School is a wonderful school that offers unique learning opportunities. WHHS will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Rabbi Jeffrey Beer, the administration, staff and lay leadership of WHHS
All the best, Steven and Dawn Reich
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Dear Shlomi,
Congratulations on all your amazing accomplishments. We are very proud of you! Love, Mommy, Joey & Jessie, Ben, Daniel, David & Lilly Scherban
Congratulations to All the Honorees
Debbie and Bill Schrag Elliot, Rebecca and Suzanne
Mazal Tov to the Honorees Many thanks for all you do for our children!
Best of luck to the Graduating Class of 2013 The Schonbrun, Worenklein and Cohen Families
In honor of Elisheva Shuter and the WHHS Class of 2013 and in honor of Avishai Shuter WHHS 2006, Benjy Shuter WHHS 2008, and Yehudit Shuter WHHS 2010 From their proud uncle, Ephraim Shapiro Hebrew Academy Class of 1978
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Congratulations to Laura and Merrill and to Westchester Hebrew High School
Mazal Tov to the Honorees and to Westchester Hebrew High School
Anonymous Jill and Rick Spitz
Congratulations to Our Honorees and The Class of 2013 Brenda Wilkin
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Shira and Mitchell
In honor of the Honorees!
Mazal Tov
Amy and Myron Eagle
Tova and Barry Effron
Laura and Merrill,
Mazal Tov! Nadine and Rafi Kieval
All my love and best wishes to Saul and his Mom & Dad
Mazal Tov to Dr. Merrill and Laura Rotter
Congrats, Bobby (Harriet Ingber)
Mazal Tov to the Honorees
Roxanne and Eric Levine
Best Wishes to the Honorees & Good luck to the Class of 2013
Gail and Barry Mahler
Al Margolies
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WHHS and its leaders for creating a warm community of learning
The Elzweigs
Best Wishes to the Honorees & The Class of 2013 Carole & Barry Rimer
MJ, Barry, Pamela, Joe and Benny, Mazal Tov for all the good work you do Congratulations to Pamela on her graduation
Best Wishes from
With appreciation, Melanie, Bob, Arianna, Gabe and Leora Santoriello
Sheira & Steve Schachter
From
Mazal tov to
Gil Tanenbaum
Laura & Merrill Rotter for enriching our Westchester Jewish community. May you go from strength to strength.
Jerusalem, Israel
Sheila Yossem & Bob Mindel
BOOSTER
Blimi and Benjy Berger
]Sharon & Stuart Berger & Family "Linda & Murray Bod" Gerry & Karen Carter Barbara & Allen Cohen Rabbi Mitchell and Mrs. Cari Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goldstein Judith, Ira & Rachel Hara Jason & Sharon Koutcher Josh and Marissa Mahler Robin Gordon Fran and Peter Nuchims Shira & Mitchell – One could not ask for better friends. Juan Perez
Janet and Alan Rosenthal Dara Sedaka Rhoda Seplowitz In Honor of Dr. Michael & Mrs. Susan Katz...Ronni & Martin Katz Carol and Harvey Sober Saryah, Shai and Ziona Sober
Mark H. Press Leon and Jean Chameides