Kol Bialik Winter 2016

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Kol Bialik WINTER 2016

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Exploring a world of possibilities in the new Innovation Lab

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Welcome back to all of the alumni parents of Junior Kindergarten

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Our young philanthropists know how important it is to give

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Kol Bialik is published annually through Bialik Hebrew Day School’s Development and Communications Departments, and is distributed to over 3,500 Bialik parents, grandparents, alumni and friends of the school.

H EA D OF SCH OOL Shana Harris | sharris@bialik.ca EXECUTIVE D IR ECTOR Marlene Brickman | mbrickman@bialik.ca D IR ECTOR OF D EVELOP MENT Brenda Gurvey | bgurvey@bialik.ca A D MISSIONS M A NA G ER Danielle Waltman | dwaltman@bialik.ca MARK ETI NG A ND COMMUNICA TIONS MA NA G ER David Borzykowski | dborzykowski@bialik.ca CA P ITA L CA MPA IG N OF F ICER Michal Daskalo | mdaskalo@bialik.ca

MAIN OFFICE 416.783.3346 VIEWMOUNT BRANCH 2760 Bathurst Street Toronto, Ontario M6B 3A1 416.783.3346 THE BEN AND EDITH HIMEL EDUCATION CENTRE ON THE JOSEPH & WOLF LEBOVIC JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS 180 Ilan Ramon Boulevard Vaughan, Ontario L6A 4P6 905.417.3737 FACEBOOK facebook.bialik.ca INSTAGRAM @bialikhds TWITTER @bialikhds

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LEADERSHIP GREETINGS

WHAT A YEAR! This year, 19% of our Junior Kindergarten students at our Viewmount branch and 9% at our Himel branch are children of alumni. We can’t imagine a stronger vote of confidence in our school or a stronger affirmation of the value of a Bialik Jewish education!

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e believe that our alumni, new and current families have rec-

One of the greatest measures of Bialik’s success is our enrolment. It

ognized that Bialik’s unique brand of Jewish education al-

has not only been stable for the past 10 years, but has reached its highest

lows students to develop a strong Jewish identity. This iden-

level this year with 970 students at our Viewmount and Himel branches.

tity complements each family’s personal affiliation and Jewish practice.

Over the past six decades, our alumni have distinguished themselves as leaders in many fields of endeavour, and many of them proudly attribute their success to their alma mater—Bialik.

What makes a Bialik education so unique and enduring? From our humble beginnings 54 years ago, we have facilitated the development

Families enrol their children at Bialik because they value a Bialik education. They know that their children will be prepared Jewishly and academically for high school and beyond.

We look forward to continuing to develop future generations of Jewish leaders in our community.

Sincerely,

of Ahavat Yisrael in our students through our commitment to Zionism and the mastery of modern Hebrew. We have instilled in our students the significance of our Jewish history, values and traditions. Equally, we have provided our students with opportunities to achieve the highest levels of academic excellence, “Mentchlechkeit” and leadership skills to

Jodi Tanentzap

Shana Harris

ensure that each one of them can become the best they can be.

President, Board of Directors

Head of School

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ALUMNI PROFILE

TUITION SUPPORT PAYS OFF A

manda Kushnir’s childhood wasn’t a “get-everything-you-want” one. Raised by a single mother, attending Jewish day school seemed like it was out of the question.

But thanks to Bialik’s tuition support, she was able to enrol in Grade 1 and gradu-

ated in 1990. Today, she is the Assistant General Counsel for a leading Canadian law firm.

For Bialik, offering tuition support is an important element of the school’s philosophy.

As a recipient of this assistance, Amanda understands how impactful the program can be.

Amanda’s mother wanted her to have an academically challenging Jewish education.

She explains that Bialik was her mother’s first choice but financially out of reach.

“Had a subsidy not been available, it wouldn’t have been a reality for me to attend,”

Had a subsidy not been available, it wouldn’t have been a reality for me to attend...

says Amanda.

As soon as she started, she instantly felt welcomed because of Bialik’s inclusive

Amanda Kushnir with her kids, Spencer (Grade 3) and Thomas (Grade 1)

nature. She points out that this, both in terms of religious observance and acceptance of students from diverse backgrounds, was something her mother was seeking.

Inclusiveness is still a priority for Bialik. The school’s Tzedakah initiative involves students in raising money to be used for tuition support. “Accessibility is one of the pillars that the school stands on,” says Shana Harris, Head of School. “Through the Tzedakah program, we teach our students about how important it is to help those who cannot afford a Bialik Jewish education.” To Shana, the impact of the program not only helps children attend the school, it also imparts the value of how to help others.

Amanda is now a Bialik parent and new board member. Sitting on the development committee and co-chairing the annual campaign for a second time, she continues to be involved in efforts to raise money for tuition support.

“This is obviously something near and dear to my heart,” says Amanda.

Stories like Amanda’s are the reason that the tuition support program exists. Helping students receive a Jewish education will always be one of the commitments Bialik makes to the Toronto community.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

SCORING BIG FROM BIALIK

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hen a Toronto Maple Leafs player gets a puck to the mouth, it’s Bialik alumnus Marvin Lean who comes to the rescue. As one of two dentists for the team,

he’s always ready to spring into action, whether that means working on missing teeth or assessing a broken jaw. His priority is getting players back on the ice to, hopefully, help win the game.

Like most successful careers, Marvin’s wasn’t a matter of luck. It took years of developing and honing skills in order to become truly proficient. While he clearly had to learn specialized knowledge, he attributes much of his accomplishment to core values that were taught at Bialik.

As the dentist for the Leafs, he has to think outside the box to quickly find the best treatment for his patients. He explains that Bialik’s high-level curriculum trained him to push limits.

“Bialik taught me that I didn’t have to accept the way things were; I could challenge the status quo,” says Marvin.

Another key quality he acquired was a strong sense of selfesteem. “It helped me believe I could achieve my lifelong goals,” says Marvin. These goals range from having a private practice to being one of only a handful of dentists in North America to work for a professional sports team.

Marvin shares the Leafs workload with another Bialik family member, Charles Goldberg. They not only work together at Leafs games but also in securing Bialik’s future.

They are both committed to strengthening the school as former parents and board members. Charles currently sits on the Capital Campaign Cabinet and is a former board member.

Marvin chairs the alumni committee and became Bialik’s youngest ever board member soon after graduating.

After all the years that have passed, and the hockey players he has treated, Marvin’s Bialik education is still something he thinks about. When asked if he had any advice for the current graduating class, Marvin said: “The school has instilled in you many values, approaches and learning skills that will aid you for the rest of your life. Don’t forget them and you will succeed!”

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Bialik taught me that I didn’t have to accept the way things were; I could challenge the status quo

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Steven and Marnie Davidson with their kids: Morgan (Grade 4), Harris (Grade 2) and Addison (Senior Kindergarten)

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ith help from current parents Marnie and Steven Davidson, Bialik Hebrew Day School recently completed construction

of its new custom-designed playground at the Viewmount branch. The tired play structures and chain-link fences have disappeared, and new basketball courts, an Explorer Dome and all-sport turf have been installed.

For the Davidsons, the opportunity to contribute to this project fit with their personal and professional philosophy. Their belief is quite simple: give back to the community you live in.

The Davidsons’ contributions to Bialik started small.

As the co-owner of North American Produce Buyers, a fruit wholesaling company, Steven continues to use his business’s resources to help; he provides apples at Rosh Hashanah to ensure everyone has a sweet New Year.

The playground project allowed the Davidsons to take their giving to the next level.

Financing the upgrade was a major fundraising effort enabling Bialik to continue its mission of developing the whole child. “Good education goes well beyond the classroom,” says Benjy Cohen, Viewmount Branch Principal. “The physical, social and emotional development that happens on the playground is key to the healthy development and maturation of our students.”

Marnie and Steven believe everyone should contribute in whatever way they can. To them, this means going beyond paying tuition. “We want to help Bialik as much as we can,” says Steven. The Davidsons worry that if the community doesn’t give back, it could have an impact on opportunities for the community’s children. “It’s so important to ensure that our kids are able to attend an excellent school,” says Steven.

Often, what’s so special about contributing is the effect it has on others. The Davidsons are thrilled that

It’s so important to ensure that our kids are able to attend an excellent school.

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the playground is something from which students can benefit every day. Marnie already sees this impact with their children: “My daughter tells me, ‘now we have more room to play!’”

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

COMMUNITY

STARTS HERE

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t starts with a deep connection,” says Joey Steiner, when explain-

By learning in this interdisciplinary way, students develop an at-

ing why he and his wife, Elaine, donated to Bialik’s Ben and Edith

tachment to the country. “When you create a personal relationship

Himel Education Centre on the Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Jewish Com-

with Israel, it becomes more than just a place on the map,” says Elaine.

munity Campus.

“It transforms into something more meaningful.” Elaine believes that

The Steiners’ relationship with Bialik developed over three generations. It started with Harry, Joey’s father, a longtime Bialik board mem-

students begin to see Israel as a place for them and their people, and this binds Jews together.

ber and former president. Harry eventually recruited Joey to join him on

Joey values Bialik’s distinctive ethos that lays the groundwork for

the board. He, too, took on the role of president—impressively going

developing individual Jewish identities. “Bialik has a particular niche

on to chair various community organizations,

in the Toronto Jewish community,” says Joey.

including UJA Federation of Greater Toron-

“It offers a non-denominational approach

to and the Board of Jewish Education. Elaine and Joey’s son, Jonathan, graduated from the school in 1990, and Elaine still volunteers in classrooms on a weekly basis.

Bialik’s effect on the Steiner family wasn’t

“Bialik has a particular niche in the Toronto Jewish community...”

the only reason they donated. They see the

while still teaching the tenets of Judaism.” In his view, this enables students to come to their own conclusions of what being Jewish means, allowing them to feel safe, welcome and willing to participate in communal life.

The Steiners dedicated the IIC in honour

school as a place that has a bigger influence.

of Harry. By devoting this space to him, the

Through the Jewish studies curriculum, Bialik encourages the for-

Steiners wanted to recognize his passion for the Jewish people—both

mation of connections between students and their Jewish heritage,

here and in Israel.

strengthening the Jewish community.

Now that the construction is complete, the Steiners can witness

The Steiners’ gift to Bialik enabled the school to construct the Israel

the IIC’s impact on the Jewish community firsthand. They can take

Interactive Centre (IIC), a space where students learn about different

pride in knowing bonds to Israel are being fostered and Jewish identi-

aspects of Israel, including culture, politics, science and geography.

ties are being formed. Although their reasons to contribute are deeply

Lessons vary in their exploration, from a virtual trip to Israel to com-

rooted, when first asked why they donated, Elaine simply said, “Be-

paring Canadian and Israeli landscapes.

cause it’s Bialik!”

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THE FUTURE GROWS HERE

E FOR EXPANSION! PHASE 1B OPENS T

hree years ago, the Ben and Edith Himel Education Centre on the Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus opened its doors for the first time with three classes: one in

Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and Grade 1, for a total of 67 students. In September 2015, the school started the year with over 160 students in eight classes.

Due to the increasing demand for a Bialik education, the Board of Directors and Administration decided to accelerate construction and completed Phase 1B in August 2015. It added six fully equipped classrooms and a large gym/multipurpose room.

Construction of Phases 2 and 3 is slated to begin in April 2017 and, with the support of our community, will be completed by September 2018. This will enable Bialik to accommodate up to 500 students in two classrooms per grade, from JK to Grade 8.

A total of $10 million is needed to complete Phases 2 and 3 of the Himel branch.

For more information about naming opportunities or other ways to support Bialik’s continued growth, contact Brenda Gurvey, Director of Development, at bgurvey@bialik.ca or 416.783.3346.

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES School Entrance Road

$1,000,000

Boardroom

SOLD

$100,000

Elementary Division

$1,000,000

Staff Room

SOLD

$100,000

Senior Division

$1,000,000

Classrooms (34 still available)

$750,000

Branch Principal Office

SOLD

$36,000

$500,000

Elementary/Primary VP Office

SOLD

$25,000

Common Room/Lunchroom

$500,000

Registrar’s Office

Junior Auditorium/Gym

$360,000

PTA Office

Gym/Auditorium Israel Interactive Centre

SOLD

x8

SOLD

$18,000

SOLD

$18,000 x4

Grade School Playground

SOLD

$250,000

Resource Rooms (2 still available)

$18,000

SOLD

Library

SOLD

$250,000

Kindergarten Play Lofts

$10,000

SOLD

Art Studio

SOLD

$120,000

Aleph Bet Wall Tiles (16 still available)

$5,000

SOLD

$120,000

Mezuzah (many still available)

$1,800

SOLD

Science Lab

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THE FUTURE GROWS HERE

LONGO’S FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

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GANASHING “RAJAN” ARUNACHALAM

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y oldest grandson was in Junior Kindergarten, so my wife and I attended many events at the school.

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he first day I met the Bialik staff, they were more than I had hoped for. Soon, the parents and children followed. I

was overwhelmed, and they became my Cana-

ing in child and youth development.

friendliness of everyone there. We felt Jacob was

The Longo’s Family Charitable Foundation is

not only getting a very good general studies ed-

The community has welcomed me with

happy to support students and families at Bi-

ucation but also a strong foundation in Jewish

open arms. I have built relationships with all

alik Hebrew Day School by dedicating funds to

life, holidays and Israel through song and study.

of the families and feel supported by the entire

the school, which fosters one of our founding

When the fundraising commenced for the next

Himel community. I wanted to show my ap-

addition to the school, I felt I could play a part

preciation and give back what was given to me.

intentions of lifelong learning.

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and help out. In doing so, I believed it would

As the Building Supervisor, I have watched

be easier to raise donations if I ‘put my money

the school grow from the first year and wit-

where my mouth was.’ I am sure anyone spend-

nessed so many people giving to the Himel

ing time at Bialik will feel the same sense of it

branch in various ways. I wanted to be a part

being more than just an education.

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THE NEW INNOVATION LAB A space that explores the science of being creative

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ialik’s new Innovation Lab is a modern learning space that allows students to explore the realms of design and crit-

ical thinking. It houses a 3D printer, Lego robotics, laptops and design software, combined with more traditional tools like hammers, nails and saws. Using the interdisciplinary STEM approach (science, technology, engineering and math), students will creatively blend subjects to solve problems.

This year, Grade 7 and 8 students are the primary users of the space. The Grade 7 project challenges students to build a catapult that can hurl an object a specific distance. Students have to engineer the catapult itself and use their math skills to determine the angles of the trajectory.

“Students are designing a catapult, testing it, redesigning it, testing it again and tweaking it until it is perfect,” explains Amy Platt, Director of General Studies. “This is design thinking and it takes problem solving to the next level.” Design thinking is a leading-edge methodology that links creative-problem solving to measurable outcomes.

Grade 8 students are constructing robotic cars to expand their understanding of programming and communication. Using Lego and 3D-printed tires, students are tasked with fashioning the most intelligent car possible.

Technology has become an essential element of today’s professional and social landscape. The Innovation Lab is part of Bialik’s commitment to provide students with an education that is relevant to the world in which we live. It prepares children for this environment, giving them the skills and confidence they need to smartly succeed.

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WELCOME BACK!

ALUMNI PARENTS OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS For the 2015-16 school year, 19% of our Junior Kindergarten parents at our Viewmount branch and 9% of our Himel branch are alumni.

JK STUDENTS WHOSE PARENTS ARE ALUMNI OF BIALIK HEBREW DAY SCHOOL CLASS OF ‘87

CLASS OF ‘92

CLASS OF ‘95

Yottam Fichman

Lily Latner Otis

Alana (Kirshenblatt) Drimmer

Ella Fichman

Goldie Otis

Ella Drimmer

CLASS OF ‘88

CLASS OF ‘93

Sharon Markowitz

Doron Melnick

Shauna Silver Fonn

Lee Mawas

Lev Melnick

Benjamin Fonn

CLASS OF ‘90

Adam Kerbel & Avi Zucker

Michelle Markowitz

Allan Kerbel

Charlie Goldsmith CLASS OF ‘91 Hillel Abergel Aiden Abergel Limore (Twena) Zisckind Eliana Zisckind

Leslie Gelfand Hanna Bockner CLASS OF ‘94 Jordan Glick Saul Glick

Michelle Markowitz with her three sons: Joseph (Grade 2), Charlie (JK) and Max (Grade 3)

Joanna Mansfield Nathan Cooperberg Yvette (Lobl) Silver Emma Silver Daniel Sterescu Jonah Sterescu CLASS OF ‘96 Mara Cole

Joshua Kuretzky

Olivia Silber

Torryn Kuretzky

Maddie Silber Mariel Heller Eva Steinman

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GALA 2015

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ZIONA HAGLER

GRADUATES!

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n Wednesday, May 6th, 2015, Bialik friends, teachers and alumni gathered together to

celebrate Ziona Hagler’s remarkable 49 years teaching at Bialik Hebrew Day School. It was a wonderful evening of food, drinks, memories and many laughs. The class of ’81 performed plays and songs from their time as students at Bialik.

Thank you to Honourary Chair, Nina Wine, Gala Co-Chairs, Perri

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Kirshenblatt and Maureen Tanz, and their committee for planning a memorable event. Funds raised from the gala go to the Ziona and Dan Hagler Fund for Tuition Support.

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Dani Frodis, Sam Levine, Heidi Brown, Nina Wine, Dan Shulman, Galia Hoffer, Gabriella Seidenwerg and Rob Weisberg

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Yakov and Rina Levi, Rachel and Shira Wine, and Dan Hagler

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Honourary Chair, Nina Wine

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Co-Chairs, Maureen Tanz and Perri Kirshenblatt, with Ziona Hagler

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THE BIALIK BEARS

ALWAYS HUNGRY FOR A WIN R ecently, students at Bialik were

Bialik is also happy to be installing a new

asked to choose a name for the

trophy case at the Viewmount branch. The

school’s sports team. After much

trophy case was made possible by a gen-

discussion, the Bialik Bears were born.

erous donation from Aubrey and Andrea

Drawing inspiration from the many great

Sugar and family. It will showcase all the

professional teams named Bears, the Bi-

trophies won by Bialik, including the eight

alik teams quickly began winning. With a

championships won as the Bialik Bears.

new logo, the Bears won both junior and senior coed hockey tournaments, and the senior girls teams won almost all of their competitions in the Jewish Day School Sports League.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

EQAO F

The story behind the numbers

OUR NEW PLAYGROUND AT THE VIEWMOUNT BRANCH

or over 15 years, the Educational Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has measured Ontario Grade 3 and 6 students’ achievement in reading, writing and math. While all public

schools across the province are required to participate in testing, private schools are exempt. Since the inception of the EQAO testing, Bialik has chosen to participate to demonstrate to students, parents, faculty and the community its commitment to academic excellence.

Repeatedly, Grade 3 and 6 students at Bialik Hebrew Day School have outperformed their Ontario public school counterparts. While that represents an important endorsement of excellence at Bialik, it’s the deeper analysis that really makes EQAO worthwhile for the school.

Particularly exciting are the Grade 6 reading and writing results. Over the past five years, 98% of Bialik students have met or exceeded provincial expectations in these subject areas—compared to the provincial average of 75%. “Studies have shown that when you learn more than one language your proficiency in your native tongue increases exponentially,” says Amy Platt, Director of General Studies. “This demonstrates that a four-language curriculum is a tremendous advantage to the academic development of Bialik students.”

The educational leadership of the school not only values the top line test results but also carefully examines the data to support decision-

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hank you to the Bialik family! Due to the support and generosity of the Bialik community, over $775,000 was raised to revamp the Viewmount branch playground. The new de-

sign features the first Explorer Dome (state-of-the-art play structure) in the GTA, basketball courts and all-sport turf.

making. The data collected is used to assess student progress and un-

Benjy Cohen, Viewmount Branch Principal, and Amy Platt, Di-

derstand what subject areas need more attention in the classroom. “We

rector of General Studies, created the vision and guided the process

want our staff to be aware of where our students are developmentally

from start to finish. The fundraising effort was led by Lori Kline

and have them adapt as need be,” says Beverley Young, Himel Branch

and Leslie Orbach, the Playground Campaign Chairs. “It really has

Principal. She explains that the school is always striving to improve the

been a labour of love for us, and we can’t wait to see all the children

quality of education and EQAO enables Bialik to do this.

enjoy this project for many years to come,” says Lori Kline.

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As a Bialik alumna and parent of Bialik students, the school has always been an important part of our family’s Jewish heritage. I am delighted to have contributed to Bialik’s beautiful new playground and to see the looks of sheer delight on the children’s faces as they tackle the structures. My children have had such wonderful, warm, nurturing teachers at the school,

SHARON HERMAN

LESLIE RICHMOND

Being active in the playground is one of the best parts of the children’s day. Who could resist helping with that?

My daughter, Leslie, attended Bialik until the end of Grade 6. The school taught her the values of working hard, dedication, diligence and a love of Israel—all things that contributed to her success in later life. She too chose Bialik for her two older children.

When Leslie asked me to help fund a new playground, I jumped at the chance. I was happy to offer a

and it feels great to be able to participate in such a tan-

‘pay back’ to this wonderful school. My participation

gible, lasting legacy.

benefits both the present students as well as those in the future. Being active in the playground is one of the best parts of the children’s day. Who could resist helping with that?

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TREE OF HONOUR

students and their

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hallway. The family believed that this

their mark at Bialik by

would be a great opportunity for graduates

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parents of Samara ’02 and Raquel ’04, donated the Tree of Honour, which is

prominently displayed in the Senior Division

making a donation of $180 and signing the Tree of Honour.

to celebrate their Bialik experience in a meaningful way.

The funds raised from the Tree of Honour program go towards tuition support.

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Jamie Kriedstein

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Margot Sigel

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Laurie Baker

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Ethan Krieger

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Jared Simpson

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Kylie Barkin

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Dahlia Langburt

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Evan Singer

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Robyn Beallor

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Rachel Lebovic

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Spencer Sugar

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Matthew Boxer

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Lauren Lewis

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Avi Teich

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Megan Cockburn

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Riley Lichtenstein

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Sydney Wagman

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Benjamin Day

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Jordan Lis

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Jacob Waltman

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Bram Diamond

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Daniel Morrow

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Shira Wine

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Natalie Florence

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Ryan Morrow

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Emily Zaltz

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Jared Gluckstein

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Jacob Nadal

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Talia Goldbloom

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Sam Ossip-Richmor

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Lauren Greenberg

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Maya Ruby

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Jaimie Hyman

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Ryan Sanders

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Avi Glina (left) and Mike Betsalel

MEET THE 2015-17 BIALIK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JODI TANENTZAP, PRESIDENT Michael Betsalel

Pearl Mekler

Sandy Brown

Heidi Miller-Dicker

Elsa Chandler

Barbara Nachman

Jonas Cohen

Leslie Orbach

Mel Finkelstein

Paul Orlander

Renee Fogelbaum-Kraft

Deanna Peranson

Avi Glina

Mary Richmond

Janie Goldstein

Janis Spinner

Amanda Kushnir

Joey Steiner

Marvin Lean

Michael Tylman

Aviva Lowe

Rochelle Waxman

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ike Betsalel and Avi Glina are the new Co-Chairs of the Capital Campaign Cabinet. Both Mike and Avi are Himel branch pioneers: Mike’s daughter, Lily, was in the first

Junior Kindergarten class, and Avi’s son, Shai, was in the first Grade 1 class. Since Lily and Shai started at Bialik, their siblings Isaac and Gabriella have also joined the Bialik family.

The Betsalel and Glina families are integrally involved with the school. Mike and Avi’s wives, Liora and Simone, have chaired the very

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successful “I heart Bialik” PTA fundraisers.

FROM MIKE AND AVI Along with our wives, we are very proud to be Bialik parents, as our children are receiving an excellent Jewish education in a warm and embracing environment. We consider it a privilege and our duty to contribute to Bialik and its development, as we continue to grow the school and the community in Vaughan. It is our goal to raise sufficient funds to complete the construction of the Himel branch in order to enable more children to receive the same experience as ours.

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A SLICE OF LIFE AT HIMEL

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Students in Kindergarten experience Shabbat.

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Kindergarten students help make maple syrup at the sugar bush.

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Junior Kindergarten students celebrate their 50th day of school by learning how to count by 10s and collecting 50 items.

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Grade 2 students study reactions during a science lesson.

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The 100th day celebration in Senior Kindergaten is when students celebrate how far they’ve come since the start of JK.

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Israel’s 67th Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration.

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Grandparents and Special Friends Day.

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The SK Chanukah Singalong is a chance for students to perform the songs that they’ve learned.

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A SLICE OF LIFE AT VIEWMOUNT

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Yom Hashoah, Holocaust rememberance day.

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Our wonderful 2014-15 ShinShinim, Yuval and Shai.

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Grade 6 students learn how hard it can be to pick things up with a physical disability.

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Students explore the natural world by learning about insects.

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SK students sing songs and say the blessings for Shabbat on a Friday afternoon.

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Senior Division students at the annual ski day.

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Grade 8 students put together care packages for the Toronto YWCA Women’s Shelter.

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Elementary students being creative in the art room.

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Senior girls Bialik Bears win the JDSSL floor hockey championship!

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OUR YOUNG

PHILANTHROPISTS When Nicole Moskovitch (pictured) celebrated her Bat Mitzvah, she chose to support two causes: Alzheimer’s research and Bialik Hebrew Day School.

“My grandmother developed Alzheimer’s when I was young,” says Nicole. “At school, we learned how advanced the scientific research is in Israel and the amazing work being done on Alzheimer’s. Because of this, I donated a portion of my Bat Mitzvah gifts to the Weizmann Institute in Israel.”

To highlight Israel’s medical initiatives, Nicole designed her centrepieces using test tubes and beakers.

She then donated the materials to Bialik.

Thank you, Nicole, for enhancing the science lab with additional supplies!

Young Philanthropists?

Hannah Silver left Bialik in December 2014 to move with her family to Calgary.

Before the Silver family moved, Hannah celebrated her Bat Mitzvah and donated a portion of her gifts to the Tuition Support Fund at Bialik. Thank you, Hannah, for your generous donation!

When Aaron Orbach celebrated his 6th birthday last fall, in lieu of gifts, he asked his guests to donate to the refurbishing of the playground at Bialik’s Viewmount branch. Thank you, Aaron—over $300 was raised!

Senior Division students raised $2,500 through a variety of Tikun Olam programs during the year. They picked the Tuition Support Fund at Bialik as one of their philanthropic recipients.

Thanks, Senior Division!

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At school, we learned how advanced the scientific research is in Israel and the amazing work being done on Alzheimer’s.

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WAYS TO MAKE

A PHILANTHROPIC GIFT TO BIALIK

You are able to direct a gift through a donor-advised fund with a community foundation, the Jewish Foundation of Toronto or a private foundation.

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You can give to Bialik through the transfer of appreciated stock. The school will provide you with the information needed in order to complete this transaction, which may result in significant tax savings.

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Legacy gifts are becoming increasingly popular. We can help you plan your legacy gift and the correct wording needed for a bequest.

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You can make a gift through the United Way. If your workplace participates in a United Way campaign, you can designate your gift to a charity of your choice.

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Visit canadahelps.org to donate online. Canada Helps is a registered charity with the goal of making giving simple.

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There are many corporate matching gift programs. Many corporations will match charitable contributions made by their employees.

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Taking out a life insurance policy is one of the best ways to leave a charitable legacy. Purchasing an insurance policy with Bialik as a beneficiary can be a greater benefit in several ways, if you qualify.

Please consider making a gift to Bialik.

Your contribution will help us in our efforts to provide tuition support to any family that qualifies.

To discuss any of the options above in more detail or other possibilities for supporting Bialik, please contact Brenda Gurvey at bgurvey@bialik.ca or 416.783.3346 x232.

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GENEROUS SUPPORT

Annual Campaign 2015 D O N O R S Anonymous x4 Wendy Abbott Hillel and Hanna Abergel Risa Abrams-Greenspoon Bram and Jennifer Abramson Ian and Sasha Adler Marci Adler Adventure Valley Day Camp Daniel Ages and Marlo Kravetsky Guy and Bev Alberga Dean Allen Loren Altman Yoel and Galit Altman Mark and Frances Altow David Altshuller and Rebecca Cash Tomer Amir and Renee Ender-Amir Mark Appelby and Kori Levitt Jeffrey Appleby and Shayna Rosenbaum Jerry and Gwen Appleby Allen and Michelle Aptekar Michael Arbus and Julie Catzman Ronnie and Debra Aronson and Family Hela Asaria Kristi Ashcroft Association of Hebrew School Educators Avenza Systems Inc. Arie and Vera Avraham Joseph and Ruth Axler Melannie Axler Robert and Jennifer Backstein Adrian and Sarah Baker Alexander Baker and Rayna Laiken Baker Joel Baker and Heather Milstein Marc and Debbie Baker Michael and Sherri Baker Kayli Balaban Assaf and Shirley Bar-Menachem Henry Barkin Ira Barkin and Janice Bereskin Morry and Sabrina Barmak Adam Barr and Naomi Fisher Michael and Tammy Baruch Ron, Sharon, Zachary and Rebecca Baruch Yael Baruch Baskets n’ Stuff Nessa Bayer Naomi Bazak Kenneth Beallor and Alla Levit Sarah Beder Emina Begg Jodi Belchetz Ian and Chana Belfer Bram and Ilana Belzberg Jared Bensky and Laurie Smilovits Bensky Karen Bensoussan

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Jack Benzacar and Andrea Somers Maurice and Elise Benzacar Alyssa Berenstein Irene Berestetsky Jody and Hilary Berkes Ana Berman Debbie Bernamoff Allison Bernatt Eric Bernhard Roy Bernhard and Caroline Cohen Trevor and Debbie Berns Stacey Bernstein Lia Besunder Michael and Liora Betsalel Bialik Administrative Team Bialik Hebrew Day School - Senior Division Bialik Hebrew Day School Students - 4A, 5A & 5D Classes The Bialik PTA - Himel The Bialik PTA - Viewmount Bialik Social and Gift Fund Samuel Biback and Deena Cohen Biback Alon and Nili Birshtein Thomas and Lauren Black Samuel Blaichman and Jessica Bortnick Samara Bleiwas Rhona Bloom Jordan Bloomberg and Rebecca Lander Lorne Bloomberg and Jodeme Goldhar Richard Bockner and Leslie Gelfand Body and Soul Fitness Mark Bordo and Sabrina Kaufman Jeremy Bornstein and Shauna Waltman Mark Boxer and Debra Baserman Mark and Candice Braun Marlene, Zane and Arielle Brickman Leon Brodskiy and Helen Ilina Amanda Brody Brookfield Office Properties Management LP David and Taryn Bross Daniel and Jessica Browman Jeffrey and Jennifer Brown Melvin and Sandra Brown & Family Paul and Tammy Brown Melanie Budovitch Maureen Burnett Camp Manitou Camp Tamakwa Camp Walden Frank Carnevale and Randi Rahamim Jordan Carr and Stacey Silverstone-Carr Barry Cayen and Dara Maker Leo and Bayla Chaikof

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Howard and Elsa Chandler Elyse Cherkassky Ania Chernina Paul Chodirker and Lainey Shrom Lawrence and Nicole Clarfield Jessica Clinton Cindy Closner Matthew Cockburn and Sue Valencia Benjamin Cohen and Jane Rimmer Carolyn Cohen Gideon and Meghan Cohen Glenn and Dene Cohen Jonas and Jennifer Cohen Oz and Yael Cohen Naomi Colla Condor Security Inc. Consolidated Insurance Brokers Ltd. Continental Press Anat Cordes Lindsay Cox Kacey Crouch CS&P Architects and Reich & Petch Architects Daniel and Heidi Czutrin Simone Dailleboust Robert Daly and Alisa Mitchell-Daly Raphael and Andrea Danon Steven and Marnie Davidson Dalia Day Martin Day and Martina Borchardt James and Sari Diamond Jeremy Diamond and Sandra Zisckind Michael Diamond Samantha Diamond Stephen and Robyn Diamond DiBrina Sure Benefits Consulting Inc. Neal Dlin Michael Dorfman and Stephanie Brull Mark and Naomi Driman Daniel and Risa Drimmer Harold Drutz Daniel Drucker and Cheryl Rosen Marlene Dworkind Marlene Ecker Fred and Anita Eckhaus Ari and Elisa Eisen Elliott and Wendy Eisen Elliott and Cheryl Ellison David Elman and Laura Elinson Elman Michael and Jayne Elman Gerald and Brenda Enchin Jonathan Ender and Sari Sadofsky-Ender Lesley Epstein Adam and Tina Erlich Evolve Tours

Elliot and Karen Feder Andrew and Michelle Feifer Neil and Cindy Feigelsohn Jeffrey and Joanna Feldman Clifford Feldstein and Marni Wiener Bruce and Lesley Ferman Yottam Fichman and Shawna Hart Adam Fineman and Beth Title David Finkelstein and Rachel Urowitz Darryl and Shelby Firsten Brian Fishman and Susan Abramson Joel and Leslie Flatt Taly Fleischer Ted and Jackie Florence and Family Daniel and Sharon Fogel Andrew Fortis Eric and Cheryl Foster Krista Foster Seth and Carly Foucault Jamie and Elisa Fox Nathalie Foy Amy Freedman Joseph Freedman and Harriet Feinstein Lawrence and Elaine Freedman Stan and Susan Freedman Marni Freeman Marshall and Toddy Freilich Richard Fridman and Aviva Lowe Robert Fried and Tara Kaplan Alan and Michelle Friedman Kathy Friedman Stephen and Sari Friedman Dani Frodis Marek and Wanda Frodis Joshua and Michelle Frost Julie Fruitman Zack Fuerstenberg and Dana Glassman Steven and Glenna Fuss Eric Gangbar and Lisa Markson GCI Gaming Consultants Corporation Shana Gelbart Howard and Carole Gelfand Stella Gelfand Dorothy Gellman Gregory and Tara Gelman Lisa Gelman Bradley Gibbert and Tamar Lee-Gibbert Jonathan and Susan Giddens Andrea Gilbert-Clark Joe and Yvonne Gilinsky Ginger Investments INC./Alon Szpindel Diana Ginsberg Jeff and Bronna Ginsberg Brian and Yael Ginsler Zev Gitalis and Carmi Rubin-Gitalis

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Ron and Michele Herczeg Ashley Herman and Kara Gollan Stewart Hershenfield and Marla Engelberg Marni Herskovits Alan and Amy Hiltz The Himel Family Anthony and Galia Hoffer Bailee Hoffman Eric Hoffstein and Naomi Pliamm David Holland and Ilana Zeidel Michael and Lindsi Hollend Scott and Cindy Hyman Into-Electronics Inc. Eytan and Anat Ishai Robert Jacoby and Mindy Gilbert Shy and Elena Jacoby Shawn and Jessica Jerusalim Stanley and Dale Joffe Barry and Patricia Kadoch Alan and Irena Kahn Jeffrey and Vered Kaminker Evan Karasick and Stephanie Weiner Karasick Vadim Kats and Rissa Revin Darren Katz and Nadine Rockman Katz Jason and Dani Katz Oren and Adrienne Katz Shane and Lara Katz Claire Kaufman Jennifer Kaufman Jesse and Renee Kaufman Charles Kazaz and Alyssa Minsky David and Tali Kellerstein Martin Kelman and Gilda Tanz Michael and Rachel Kerbel Shani and Maggie Kernerman Nisso and Robin Keslassy Deon Kibel and Judi Hoffman Leslie Kimel Richard and Lynda Kimel Jody Kimelman Sherri Kirschner Rebecca Kirsh Risa Kirshblum Elliot and Perri Kirshenblatt and Family Robert Kizell and Samantha Zive David and Lisa Klein Jason and Ilana Klein Joelle Klein Les Klein and Toby Rose Michael and Lori Kline Daniel and Kimberley Kofman Erin Kofman David and Joy Kohn Sara Kohn Rolan and Melissa Koifman Alana Konopny Igor and Bonnie Korenzvit Uri and Dolly Korin Rom Koubi Elysse Koven Kozeta Salon Spa Michael Kraft and Renee Fogelbaum

Justin and Melissa Kramer Michael and Shawna Kreidstein Jonathan and Corry Kreindler Jonathan and Janna Krieger David Krigstin and Cayla Brooks Jaimie Kudlats Barry and Elaine Kuretzky Bindee Kuriya Sonia Kurtz Saila Kuruganty United Bakers Dairy Restaurant/Philip and Caryn Ladovsky Wayne and Michelle Langburt David and Joy Lanys Hershey Latner Frank Lavorato and Suzanne Steinberg Marvin and Merilyn Lean Harry and Esther Lebovic Steven and Miriam Leder Eli and Mara Lederman Marc and Michelle Lefler Paul Lessner and Samantha Ostry David Lester and Liane Cutler Dax and Elyse Letham Rhona Levin Corey and Shelley Levin Melissa Levin Ellen Levy Harold and Marleen Levy Miriam Levy Jeremy and Evelyn Lewin Stephen and Marnie Lewis Mark Liao Oren and Rhonda Lichtenstein Carla Lieberman Jonathan Lieberman and Rayzie Shulman Mark and Naomi Lieberman Michael Lieberman and Carla Lubell Lieberman Neil and Shelley Linden Jay and Yael Lipman Anthony Lipschitz and Lisa Mawas Gerald and Sheila Lipson Howard and Debbie Lis Dynamic Environmental Control Ltd. - Rick Loewen The Loftus Family Jeremy Logan and Hilary Goldstein Peretz, Zelda, Ruth and Yair Lootsteen Tobi Lub Marvyn and Baila Lubek Aaron Luftspring and Karen Karvat Paul and Sharron Lungen Ilyse Lustig Stewart and Nicki Lyons John Macgillivray Jill Magen-Lichtblau Connie Mallia Daniel Mamelak and Marci Goldstein Lawrence and Elana Mandel Efrem Mandelcorn and Fara Redlick Mandelcorn Lauren Mandell

Alejandro Manevich and Tamara Blitz-Miller Randy and Danielle Manis Marjorie Manley Rani and Lisa Mann David Manson and Golda Milo-Manson Amihai Marco and Effrat Habsha Eric and Kerri Margel Shirley Margel Alison Markowitz eyes first eyecare - Dr. Michelle Markowitz Mick and Rachel Markus Mark and Leslie Marmer Michael Mawas and Sharon Markowitz Bernie Mayer and Andrea Plotnick Sarah Mayer Gadi Mayman and Judy Steiner Gilad and Beth Mazor Stephanie McCaig Tamar Mechaly David Meisels and Hila Erez Meisels Pearl Mekler Doron Melnick and Shana Haberman Michael Melnick Richard and Sonya Meloff Simha and Nelly Mendelsohn Darren and Shayna Merker Mel Merkur Berry Meyerowitz and Robyn Goren David and Jenny Michaels Joanna Micner Sharon Miller Milli Ltd. Adam Minsky and Heidi Brown Honey Mitchell Marla Mitchell Michael and Lynne Mitchell Rachel Mitchell Fagel Mitgang Aaron and Suzanne Mocon Andrew and Rebecca Moffs Ehud and Amy Moritz Andrew Morris and Anna Aleinikov David and Marni Morrow Gary Morrow and Jillian Amis-Morrow Jason Morrow and Barb Nachman Brian Moskowitz and Jennifer Pearlman Cyrelle Muskat Na’amat Canada Chaia Nadal Edward and Hyla Nagel Ron Nathan Bar and Julia Rabinovich Brahm and Lara Nathans Joseph and Adi Neuberger Michelle Neufeld Greg and Ramona Newman Elise Nicholson Mark and Sheryl Nightingale Barry and Vicky Nisan Heidi Nisker Nir and Leslie Orbach Paul Orlander and Helayna Shekter, Joanna, Ethan and Sydney

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Esther Tylman Michael Tylman and Carole Freeman The Tylman Families Aaron and Donna Unger Adam and Holli Usprech Daniel Vajda and Veronika Goldberg-Vajda Ofer and Danielle Vicus Earl and Yona Viner Daryl Waggott and Sharon Lithwick Adam and Michelle Wagman David and Bonnie Wagman Tracie Wagman Terry and Nadine Walman and Family Ruvan and Danielle Waltman David and Hannah Wasserman Marc and Sheryl Wasserman Waterford Building Maintenance Inc. Robert and Rochelle Waxman Daniel and Alanna Weill Eitan Weinberg and Diana Tamir Jeff and Elissa Weinberg Elan Weintraub and Sharon KarvatWeintraub Fran Weisberg David and Debra Weizman Michael Weizmann and Talia Friedman John and Marcia Wenus Charlene Wexler Karen White Heidi Wilk Esther Willinger Erin Wilson Windowarmour Aaron and Nina Wine Andrew Winton and Dana Kahan Paul Winton and Shelley Rosenbaum Winton Tracey Wise Ben and Keren Wisniewski The Max and Beatrice Wolfe Charitable Foundation/Harold and Carole Wolfe Jeff and Debra Wolfe Linda Wolfe Madeline Wolkove Micah Wood and Amy Weizman Michael Wunder and Joanna Sugar Jonathan Wyman Audrey Yagod Yale & Partners LLP Julie Yocom David and Beverley Young Tammy Zaldin Peter Zaltz and Renat Reubeni- Zaltz Jonathan Zamir and Amy Block Frank and Rachel Zand Shelley Zane Ran Zeev and Lisa Gold-Zeev Sean and Melanie Zeitz Jennifer Zelunka Zvi and Miriam Zemel Isaac and Limore Zisckind Jason Zitsow

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Marshall and Toddy Freilich Richard Fridman and Aviva Lowe Alan and Michelle Friedman Zack Fuerstenberg and Dana Glassman Steven and Glenna Fuss Abe and Elaine Gitalis David Gladstone and Gillian Kirsh Richard and Joan Gladstone Peter Glazer and Michal Leneman Charles and Nathalie Gluckstein Josh and Risa Gluskin Ron and Cindy Goelman Bradley Goldsmith and Michelle Markowitz John and Iris Gorfinkel Aaron and Ilana Graben The Green Family Daniel Green and Amanda Kushnir Neil and Natalie Greenberg Cliff and Joanne Grevler Ryan and Keren Groll Martin and Brenda Gurvey Elliott Gwosdy and Deborah Wise Jonathan and Shana Harris Maurice and Marcelle Hazout Sharon Herman Stewart Hershenfield and Marla Engelberg Eric Hoffstein and Naomi Pliamm The Hollend Family Ari Huber and Vickie Sugarman Bob and Judith Jack Robert Jacoby and Mindy Gilbert Darren and Ania Kagal The Karasick Family Allan Kates and Danielle Himel Oren and Adrienne Katz Arnold and Judith Katz Eileen Keenoy Shani and Maggie Kernerman Ernest and Norma Kirsh Robert Kizell and Samantha Zive Michael, Lori, Jack, Russell and Joseph Kline Daniel and Kimberley Kofman Mark and Genevieve Korman Jaimie Kudlats Eli and Mara Lederman Paul Lessner and Samantha Ostry David Lester and Liane Cutler

Neil and Shelley Linden Yossi Lior Anthony Lipschitz and Lisa Mawas Joey Maimon and Michelle Simons Maimon Efrem and Fara Mandelcorn Randy and Danielle Manis Michael Mawas and Sharon Markowitz Anne McDonagh David Meisels and Hila Erez Meisels The Meyerowitz Family Adam Minsky and Heidi Brown Aaron and Suzanne Mocon Andrew and Rebecca Moffs Michael Moskowitz and Shoshana Green Miles Nadal The North American Produce Buyers Nir and Leslie Orbach & Family Ralph and Bev Orman Neil and Naomi Orzech David Ossip and Devra Baryshnik Mark Osten and Lisa Chodirker Jon, Lily, Simon and Goldie Otis Lowell Pancer and Dena Pollack Eddy and Deanna Peranson Jonathan Pinchuk and Rachel Silver Aaron and Amy Platt Ron and Carolyn Polster Martin Pont and Cecilia Alterman Elise Pulver Reuben and Bev Redlick Cole Reiken and Deborah Drukarsh Reiken Darren and Leslie Richmond & Family Avi and Michelle Ritter & Family Steven and Leah Rodin Daryl Roitman and Rosalie Steinberg Mitchell Rose and Natalie Pancer Robyn Rosen Codas Ted and Debbie Ross Jonathan and Christelle Ruben David and Inna Rubenstein Elliot Salmons Danny and Vivienne Saltzman Kevin Sanders and Nina Hay Adam Scherer Jerry and Annie Scherer Mira Scherer Charles and Mina Schwarz

Grandparents Garden D O N O R S Tammy Brown, Jodi Bager, Robin Sims and Jennifer Grossman Doug and Terrie Davidson Elliott and Wendy Eisen Judith Eisen Morton and Roslyn Elman Michael and Sandra Florence Pamella Freedman Stan and Susan Freedman Harry z”l and Fran Giddens

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Ira Gluskin and Maxine Granovsky Louis and Sharon Goelman Larry and Anette Goldstein Mendel and Helen Green Lony and Ruth Gropper Dan and Ziona Hagler Stephen and Marcia Herbert Ron and Heather Hoffman for Samantha and Jake Hoffman & Adam, Riley and Justin Goldenberg

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Gifts received up to September 30th, 2015

Ernest and Norma Kirsh Michael and Karen Lester Mallis Family Ralph and Sharon Orman Bloria Roizman Michael and Lois Rudberg David and Francine Shields Jerome and Margie Shore Arnold and Sandy Silver Sheldon and Vivian Silverberg

Eric and Marsha Slavens Ed and Fran Sonshine Howard and Carole Tanenbaum Elliot and Sandra Title Allen and Janet Werger Jack and Nan Wiseman Harold and Carole Wolfe

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Capital Campaign D O N O R S Irving and Mel Himel and Families/B.A. Himel Family Foundation The Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Charitable Foundation Anonymous (3) Yoel and Karen Abells Eli Amon Portrait Photography Inc. Allen, Michelle, Ethan, Adam, Jacob and Abby Aptekar Association of Hebrew School Educators Sabrina Barczynski Asher and Hava Barnea Charles Benarroch Donald Bennett Ber Tov Capital Corporation Thomas and Julie Berkes Jody and Hilary Berkes & Family Michael, Liora, Lily, Isaac and Zoe Betsalel Bialik Hebrew Day School - Senior Division Bialik Hebrew Day School - Senior Kindergarten 2012 The Bialik PTA - Himel Bialik Social and Gift Fund Cookie and Donald Biback & Family Sam and Deena Biback & Family Estate of Daisy Biderman Harvey Blankenstein and Fay Sliwin Rhona Bloom Marlene Brickman Melvin and Sandy Brown Paul, Tammy, Danielle & Noah Brown Bayla and Leo Chaikof - In loving memory of Rose and Israel Appel Howard and Elsa Chandler Frank Cinotti Benjamin Cohen and Jane Rimmer & Family Oz and Yael Cohen & Family Jeremy and Jo-Anne Cole The Liz and Tony Comper Foundation Mitch and Marcia Cosman Paul and Hagit Cravit Ken Crystal CS&P Architects and Reich + Petch Architects Larry and Debra Danilewitz Benny and Michal Daskalo Stephen, Robyn, Hudson, Sloane and Myles Diamond Stuart Dicker and Heidi Miller Dicker & Family Stephen and Blima Dreezer Daniel and Risa Drimmer Fred and Anita Eckhaus Elliott and Wendy Eisen “Fieldgate Cares Foundation From the Fieldgate Family” Oriane Falkenstein

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Gifts received up to September 30th, 2015

Esther Fischler Stan and Susan Freedman Richard Fridman and Aviva Lowe & Family Dani Frodis, Alana Silverman and Adam and Jamie Frodis Arun (Rajan) Ganashing Gordon and Ena Garmaise Ruth Gerlock Joe and Yvonne Gilinsky Linda Ginsberg Avi Glina & Simone Lange and Family Morty and Elaine Goldbach Charles Goldberg and Carole Gruson Michael Goldrich/Goldview Property Management Ltd. Israel and Carole Goldstein Jack and Anita Goren Michael Greenberg and Debbie Miskin Alan and Pearl Greenspan Allan and Fauna Grill & Family Bernie, Elise, Alix, Evan, Noah & Adam Gropper Irving and Susan Gurau Martin and Brenda Gurvey Dan and Ziona Hagler & Family Jonathan and Shana Harris Marilyn Herbert Michael and Betty Herman Mel and Pamela Himel Abraham and Rivka Kagal Kasiel and Lil Kates Key West Video Inc. Warren and Debbie Kimel & Family Ricky Kirshenblatt Donna Koffman Sam and Sheryl Kohl David and Joy Kohn Uri and Dolly Korin Jack and Cheryl Krepel z”l Jaimie Kudlats Barry and Elaine Kuretzky Labour Zionist Alliance Jordan Lack Philip and Caryn Ladovsky Marvin and Merilyn Lean & Family Lianne Leboff Manny and Arlene Leder Leo Baeck Day School - Eric Petersiel Hertzel and Naomi Lipner The Longo’s Charitable Foundation in support of Life-Long Learning Marvyn and Baila Lubek Rael and Maylene Ludwig Jill Magen-Lichtblau The Maimon Family Stephen Manly and Sharon Domb Paul, Jaclyn and Michelle Marcus Pearl Mekler Jason Morrow and Barb Nachman

Stewart Moskovitch and Janie Goldstein, Nicole, Justin & Matthew Na’amat Canada Agnes Nagel Michael Naymark and Reena Kronitz Mark and Sheryl Nightingale Kevyn and Deb Nightingale Alexander z’’l and Shirley z”l Ogden Nir and Leslie Orbach Paul Orlander and Helayna Shekter & Family Eddy and Deanna Peranson Donny Pichosky z”l and Rochelle Wise z”l Pickering Square Dental Office Aaron and Amy Platt & Family Philip and Bonnie, Samantha & Matthew Plotnick Ian Pont Lisa Pont CS&P Architects and Reich + Petch Architects Faye and Gary Rewald Les and Mary Richmond, Ellie, Aaron, Noah & Danny Steven, Leah, Jacob & Maegan Rodin Allan and Ellen Rosenbluth Jonathan and Edit Rosenstein Bobby and Judi Ross Ruth Rotman Barbara Rusch Jeanne Salit Gary Samuel and Paula Zivot Stephen and Linda Sandler Chari Schwartz Samuel and Charlotte Schwartz Mitchel and Sari Seifer Rick Seligman and Linda Godel Shlomo and Varda Shalev Stanley Shapson Penn Shimmerman LLP Jeffrey, Joanna, Matthew & Benjamin Shore The Shron Family Van and Sonia Shron Ken and Rhona Shulman Signature Electric Adam, Deborah, Hannah, Lilah & Benjamin Silver Frank Simkevitz Mark and Hazel Skapinker Mark Smiley Anne Sokoloff Ian and Jill Solomon & Family Jay and Cayla Solomon Jonathan and Alison Sonshine & Family Ed and Fran Sonshine Sonshine and Tanentzap Family David and Janis Spinner Hal and Sari Springer

The Harry Steiner Foundation/Joseph, Elaine & Jonathan Steiner Struct-Con Construction LTD. Shoshana Taitz Eitan and Jodi Tanentzap & Family TD Bank Group Renee Topper & Family Torgan Management Inc. The Trump Family Fred and Linda Waks Sue Walsh Ruvan and Danielle Waltman & Family Andrew and Fay Weisberg Linda Wells Lisa Werger-Adler The Estate of Elliott M. Wilson Linda Wolfe Bert and Lynda Wolfman Elizabeth Wynne z”l Beverley Young Zvi and Miriam Zemel

These lists have been checked for accuracy, but errors may have occurred. If you have not been appropriately recognized, please contact the Development Office at bgurvey@bialik.ca.

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