2022-2023 End of Year Report

2022–2023 end of y e a r rep or t

ouka ;suru ouka cvut ,irvt ka uhshnk,n huv Be of the students of Aharon, loving peace and pursuing peace. pirk ei avot 1:12

me ss age from our he a d of school de a r friends,

We inspire our students to: • develop a strong Jewish identity through an integrated curriculum within a nurturing, stimulating, and creative environment

As I write my Annual Report message to you, I am distracted by the news coming out of Israel. Since October 7, I have been checking the news multiple times a day. My message to you this year is that we have an amazing school. 2022–2023 was CJDS’s 20th Anniversary, and we honored exactly 20 faculty and staff who have given their creativity and expertise to our school for ten or more years. Our Educational Leadership Team is talented and dedicated, as is our Operations Team. Our faculty are outstanding, creative professionals. Our Security and Maintenance teams go above and beyond. Our Parent Committee leadership is incredible, and 100% of our parent body contributed to our Annual Campaign. Finally, our CJDS Board of Trustees has vision and tremendous commitment; together, we have created a school in which we can all feel very proud.

• become a community of Jewish learners • respect and appreciate diversity • love Torah, Israel, Hebrew language, and prayer • be contributing, caring and knowledgeable members of our community, our country, and the world” Our Vision Statement says the following in relation to Hebrew, Israel, and Jewish education: “At Chicago Jewish Day School, Jewish tradition informs our curriculum, calendar, celebrations, and daily schedule. We are committed to transmitting an in-depth knowledge of sacred Jewish texts and rituals, tradition and customs, and Jewish history. Our students gain fluency in reading, speaking, and understanding Hebrew language and literature, both classical and modern…

Students also discover how to have a significant and joyful relationship with God, how to pray as a Jew, and to appreciate the centrality of Israel — the people and the land. Through this knowledge and experience, our students build meaningful Jewish lives…

As I watch Israel fighting for its very existence, I can’t help but think about our Mission and Vision.

Our Mission states:

Chicago Jewish Day School weaves values of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) into every aspect of the school experience. Faculty, students, and parents are strongly encouraged to participate in activities that improve the world and promote justice, peace, compassion, and respect.”

“Chicago Jewish Day School creates for its students a standard of excellence in both Jewish and General Studies. Our students develop a passion for learning and a strong sense of themselves as Jews and as human beings.

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During this stressful time in the history of Israel, our school community jumped into action. Students wrote cards and collected money for Israel through numerous fundraisers. Our parents organized chesed activities and additional fundraisers. We reached out to Israeli members of our school, as well as both our current and former shinshinim. Lastly, we welcomed both new and returning families to our school who were living in Israel and integrated them seamlessly into our community.

To our wide community of donors, we know you are contributing, too. So this year, when you read our Annual Report, read it with the understanding that your gifts are not only supporting our existence as a school, but the future of our people as a whole. We are creating today’s and tomorrow’s leaders, literally ensuring the Jewish future and, God willing, the future of Israel.

My message has always been a thank you and never an ask. This year, I am going to break from that tradition. I am asking you to increase your gift to CJDS while you also give a gift to Israel in their time of need. Your increased gift to CJDS truly will make a difference in the education of each child, and it will contribute to our next generation of Jewish leaders.

Praying for peace, These words from our Mission and Vision are no longer who we aspire to be; they represent who we are. How do we know? We know by the assessments we conduct in school and how our teachers strive to meet each student’s individual needs. We know by the feedback we get from summer camps, youth groups, and high school teachers about the type of students that consistently come from CJDS: students who are kind, who are confident leaders, who advocate for themselves, and who create positive relationships with others. We know by the academic preparedness of our alumni as they enter high school and beyond. We know from the colleges our graduates attend and from the activities they engage in, which reflect leadership, social action, and Jewish commitment in so many different ways.

Ms. J (Judy)

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me ss age from our boa rd pre sident de a r friends,

t h a nk you to t he 2022–2023 pa rent commit t ee

As I reflect on the 2022–2023 school year and CJDS’s 20th Anniversary, I am filled with gratitude. Gratitude for our extremely talented and dedicated faculty, 20 of whom have been at CJDS for ten or more years.

Gratitude for the administration who led CJDS through another wonderful year with flexibility and grace. Gratitude for the CJDS community that embodies warmth and kindness. With two current students and two alumni, I have been fortunate to be part of the CJDS community over a span of many years. Through Shabbat dinners, culminations, graduations, play dates, phone calls, parents nights out, and much more, our family has shared so much with CJDS. It takes work to create intentional community, and CJDS has gone above and beyond to welcome families from all walks of life and sects of Judaism into the fabric of this beautiful school. I am overwhelmed with appreciation for the work of those who built CJDS from the ground up and for those who continue to build it today.

Parent Committee Co-Chairs Yael Ross, Margalit Segal, & Libby Smoler Chesed Committee Jennifer Loeb & Robyn Reise Room Parents Junior Kindergarten Shaina Herring & Shira Schwarz Kindergarten Ilana Dvorin-Friedman & Deb Halpern Grade One Ameya Pawar & Sharon Jedel Grade Two Erica Phillips & Ilyssa Minkus

And of course, none of this could happen without the support of our parents, grandparents, donors, volunteers, and community partners.

Thank you for your steadfast support and generosity. Our community extends far and wide — and for that, too, I am grateful.

Grade Three Orley Desser & Maryn Robinson Grade Four Gadi Schultz & Alisa Oler

With appreciation,

Iris Gafni-Kane Board President

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Grade 5 Anna Shifrina & David Shalkow Grade 6 Rachel Slutsky & Amy Eisenstein Grade 7 Naomi Blumberg & Kris Himebaugh Grade 8 Chava Alpert & Shaina Sugar Mishloach Manot Chairs Alina Groth, Robyn Reise, & Deb Halpern Honey Fundraiser Chair Cara Gutstein Faculty and Staff Appreciation Chairs Margalit Segal, Limor Gildenblatt, & Libby Smoler

Being able to say that I went to CJDS and that I’m an alumni from CJDS is something that I’m very proud of. y innon finer , 20 17

the y e a r in re v ie w cjds’s 20t h a nni v er s a r y brought opportunities for both reflection and celebration. Over the course of the past 20 years,

CJDS has grown from seven students to 230, from five faculty and staff members to 65, from a small rented space at St. Alphonsus Church to our forever home on California Avenue. Thank you to the incredible CJDS community for joining us in celebrating this milestone!

school t heme “Be of the students of Aharon, loving peace and pursuing peace.” (Pirkei Avot 1:12). This phrase reminds our students of their responsibility on this earth — to use their skills, talents, interests, and questions to build bridges with one another, to embrace and learn from the differences that make each of them unique, to find their passions and share them with their communities, and to seek out peace and offer it to others.

20t h a nni v er s a r y honoree s In celebration of our 20th year, we honored the 20 faculty and staff who dedicated their careers to CJDS for 10+ years. Each of these individuals has played a monumental role in shaping the school that we are today, and we cannot thank them enough for their contributions.

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mission, v ision, a nd ac tion en v ironmenta l ac t ion CJDS began composting in partnership with WasteNot Compost, and the Middle School Compost Club initiated fundraising efforts to support the program. CJDS also joined the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition as well as the Jewish Youth Climate Movement.

e x pa nding horizons CJDS has cultivated relationships with outside educational organizations and programs, such as Poetry Pals and Facing History and Ourselves.

Throughout the year, different grades led fundraisers and participated in community service projects for a number of non-profit organizations, including HIAS and Cradles to Crayons.

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mission, v ision, a nd ac tion isr a el e x t ension Our Grade 8 students experienced the CJDS Israel trip in its entirety (IsraelNow program + CJDS extension) for the first time since the pandemic began. These students returned to us with a strengthened understanding of Israel as well as an increased sense of connection to the Jewish people and our history. Students carry their Israel experience and many years of learning with them, leaving CJDS prepared to engage as proud Jewish citizens in high school and beyond.

rebuil ding communit y In honor of CJDS’s 20th Anniversary, we brought together our community in more ways than ever. Parents, grandparents, alumni parents, and donors joined us for coffee and pastries with Head of School, Judy Finkelstein-Taff.

Over 50 alumni came back to CJDS for the annual Alumni Pizza Party and viewing of the Middle School Musical, Singin’ in the Rain. Members of our community joined us for many weeks of Kabbalat Shabbat, as well as Parent Committee events, grade culminations, and graduation. It was a year of festivities, to say the least!

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l e a rning sp otl ight s l ow er school Our Grade 5 students embarked on an Age of Exploration unit in which they “traveled” the world, delved into the perspectives of various explorers, and examined the enduring impacts—both positive and negative—of their discoveries. Along the journey, students also “met” influential Jewish historical figures, toured significant Jewish sites, and explored different primary sources. Developing research skills, students used their ability to discern credible sources while immersing themselves in non-fiction texts and websites detailing the history of different explorers. They organized their research, crafted compelling thesis statements, and showcased their comprehensive understanding through diverse mediums—writing, poster creation, and the design of a tool reflective of what might have been used during their explorers’ journeys or something applicable in today’s modern era. This hands-on experience involved deconstructing technology, utilizing components from computers and other devices to explore their internal workings. The students acknowledged the ways in which such innovations can both help and harm entire communities from ancient times to the present day. Grade 5 students culminated their learning with a masterful musical performance for family and friends!

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In what has become a highly anticipated annual tradition, our Kindergarten “traveled” to Israel, spending a week learning about the history and culture of the Jewish homeland. Our teachers went above and beyond in ensuring that their trip was as engaging, fun, and educational as possible.

Prior to departure, students divided up into planning committees, with each group taking ownership over an element of the trip to ensure it would run smoothly. From flight attendant to security guard to snack provider to airplane builder, each student had an important role. Once in “Israel,” our Kindergarten students invited their families to come see their hard work in action and partake in the fun!

Grade 6 students put their critical thinking skills and craftsmanship to use in a study of ancient civilizations, a unit which spanned across both Humanities and Judaic Studies. Students examined the life and culture of ancient Egypt and Hellenistic Judea through the use of ancient tools, many of which are still used today. A visit to the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, where students met with a museum design expert, helped spark creativity as students planned their “Museum of Ancient Civilization.” In this culminating project, Grade 6 students designed, built, and displayed hand-made replicas of ancient tools paired with written explanations of their applications in society.

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Every single day I just woke up so excited to go to school, because I knew that I would be surrounded by this amazing community. el l a k r a k auer , 2020

a l umni update in cel ebr at ing 20 y e a r s of cjds, it is incredible to reflect on the remarkable trajectory of our growing alumni base.

In high school, college, and beyond, our graduates have established their roots and spread their branches into a plethora of diverse interests, hobbies, personal projects, and life directions. Each is unique, but they remain united by the CJDS values that have shaped who they are and who they will become. They are kind and creative. They are community builders and lifelong learners. They seek out opportunities for Tikkun Olam. They represent the future of our school, their communities, and the world at large. They continue to make us proud each and every day!

Our alumni classes of 2020–2023 were admitted to and/or attend the following high schools: Amundsen High School Beacon Academy Donna Klein Jewish Academy Evanston Township High School Highland Park High School Ida Crown Jewish Academy Jones College Preparatory High School University of Chicago Laboratory School Lane Tech College Prep Latin School of Chicago Lincoln Park High School IB, Visual Arts New Trier Township High School Niles North High School North Shore Country Day School Northside College Prep High School

Francis W. Parker School Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Senn High School Visual Arts Whitney M. Young High School Wolcott College Prep

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Kelley School of Business Kent State Lawrence Tech University Marquette University McGill University Muhlenberg College Northeastern University Northwestern University Pitzer University Princeton University Rochester Institute of Technology Skidmore University Stanford University Syracuse University Trinity College, Hartford Tufts University Tulane University University of Arizona University of California, Los Angeles University of Colorado, Boulder University of Illinois

Our alumni classes of 2016–2019 are attending the following universities: American University Bard College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Carleton College Colgate University The Columbia–JTS Joint Program Denison University DePaul University Duke University Elon University Emory University Illinois State University

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University of Maryland University of Michigan Ross School of Business University of Minnesota University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Toronto University of Wisconsin Washington University in St. Louis Wesleyan University Our alumni have participated in the follow gap year programs: Hevruta, a program of the Shalom Hartman Institute Kol Ami Mechinat Telem Nativ College Leadership Program Sherut Leumi (Israel National Service) Tivnu Young Judea Year Course

a l umni update

Orly Genin

Eli Hartman-Seeskin

Ephraim (Effie) Zimmerman

Felix Rosen

Ben Sollinger

Benji Kaufman

Willa Zimmerman

Orly Genin (Class of 2012) received a promotion and became a Senior Technology Consultant at Ernst and Young.

New York City, and has also launched his own quantitative hedge fund focused on endowment management.

Felix Rosen (Class of 2013) was accepted to a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University, and Willa Zimmerman (class of 2013) began her Master’s of Social Work at the University of Chicago.

Benji Kaufman (Class of 2018) is a Journalism major at the University of Maryland and is the Creative Video Director at Terrapin Sports Central.

Eli Hartman-Seeskin (Class of 2014) began a two-year Springboard Fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Emma Friedman

Ben Sollinger (Class of 2015) played soccer for Johns Hopkins University and made the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll.

Eliana Shapira

The Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Model U.N. team

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The Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Model U.N. team received the Top Team Award for the ninth consecutive year at the National High School Model U.N. conference in New York. There are seven CJDS alumni on this team, and five alumni received Awards of Distinction.

Emma Friedman (Class of 2016) completed an internship at NASA, where she worked to create informational materials related to certain NASA missions.

Elan Lerner (Class of 2019) Team Co-Captain Gabe Hirsch (Class of 2019) Lilly Cope (Class of 2020) Izzy Goldberg (Class of 2020) Nitai Gorlin (Class of 2021) Ella Frank (Class of 2021) Ami Cohen (Class of 2022)

Ephraim (Effie) Zimmerman (Class of 2017) was accepted into a prestigious summer internship program at Artisan Partners in

Eliana Shapira (Class of 2022), made the varsity soccer team at Rochelle Zell Jewish High School as a freshman.

CJDS exposed me to perspectives other than my own.

I received the tools to enter conversations about Israel with deep-rooted connections to Israel and the ability to address complex situations. a ri a n a h a ndel m a n, 20 16

2022–2023 fin a nci a l s re v enue

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donor supp or t 6% 4%

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■ Net Tuition Revenue ■ Donor Support ■ Guaranty Trust ■ Other

■ Program ■ Management & General ■ Fundraising ■ Occupancy ■ Security ■ Transportation

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■ Grants ■ Endowment ■ Grandparents ■ Parents ■ Board ■ Community ■ Other

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■ Individual Gifts ■ Restricted Gifts ■ Grants ■ JUF ■ Prior Year Carry Over ■ Endowment

■ Parents

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vcr vsu, Thank You to Our Donors

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th a nk you • vcr vsu, todah r abah to our communit y of dedic at ed donor s who have helped Chicago Jewish Day School

thrive for 20 years. With your support, we raised over $2.3 million that enabled CJDS to continue educating the next generation of bold, passionate Jewish leaders. On behalf of our entire community, thank you for your generosity.

2022-2023 annual campaign AbbVie Turi Ryder Adams & Scott Adams Agudath Israel of Illinois Andrea & Daniel Alpert Fran Alpert Judy & Michael Altman AmazonSmile Robin & Michael Anderson Anonymous Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel David Ash Deborah & Max Barack Ariel & Jim Barbick Susan Litoff & Judy Bard Amy Kohn & John Bausch Bonnie & Aaron Becker Loretta & Louis Becker Etan Bednarsh Rachel & Nathan Bednarsh Joshua Beglau Ruby Bender Shelly & Ivan Berk Stacy & Howie Berk Hzn. Elizabeth & Hzn. Steven Berke Caroline Musin Berkowitz & Neil Berkowitz Mary Ann & Robert Berkowitz Elizabeth Alpern & Michael Berkwits Elana & Ben Berlin Roberta & Chuck Bernstein Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann & Henry Bernstein Aliza & Ricardo Bielak Erica Bishaf Chava Alpert & Michael Bloom Robyn & Mike Bloomberg

Shirley & Howard Dvorin Bill Gagliard & Jonathan Edelman Arlene & Irving Ehrlich Sarah Unterman & Josh Ehrlich Amy & Russ Eisenstein Abby Mintz & Zach Elkin Jennifer & David Elyashar Sara & Chaim Emanuel Eve & Mark Epstein Liz & Seth Erlich The Winick Family Natalie Blitt & Rabbi Josh Feigelson Kathy & Steven Feiger Matthew Feldman Darlynn & Tom Fellman Dana Fine Gal Finer

Lynn & Richard Braman Xuan-Vu Nguyen & Todd Braman Hilary & Enric Braun Stephanie & Joshua Braun Naomi Shapiro & Adam Braun Leslie Dossey & David Bush Yvette Busia Jasper Calcara Helen Cebula Millie Wolkowicz & George Chaitkin Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Burton Cohen Aaron Cohen Jen & Charles Cohen Evan Cohen Marta Steele & Stuart Cohen Nadine Sasson Cohen Wight & Company Katherine & Peter Conover Rabbi Shoshanah Conover & Damien Conover Cortney Stark Cope & Jonathan Cope Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp.

Avram Coven Sara & Steve Coven Joni Crounse Rabbi Eric & Amy Cytryn Tamar & Jacob Cytryn Elise Dayan Leelach DeKoven Linda Desser Orley Moskovits Desser & David Desser Susan Dickman, z"l Erica & Joseph Dorf Lisa & Stuart Drucker

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Sylvia & Israel Finger Judy Finkelstein-Taff Erica & Benjamin Fleischer Ilana & John Flemming Foundation for Aging Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Carylon, Julius & Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation Crain-Maling Foundation Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation Myra & Larry Dorf, Chicago Educational Research Foundation Sheri & Charles Fox Rachel Gottlieb & Tony Frank Marilyn Freund Ilana Dvorin-Friedman & Jeremy Friedman

P & H Charitable Fund Ilana & Ari Gafni Iris & Adam Gafni-Kane Anne Levenson & Peter Ganong Debra Gassman Betsy Gidwitz Jackie Gilbert Limor & Seth Gildenblatt Gina & Ariel Gliksberg Jillian & Gabi Gliksberg Daniela & Jacques Gliksberg Neili & Michael Glotter Bret & Charlotte Golden Jonathan Goodgold Karen & Jay Goodgold Sarah Lambersky & Adam Goodman Google, Inc. Barbara Gordon Marla Gordon Ashlyn & Daniel Gorlin Jacques Gorlin Tamar Gefen & Mayer Grashin Barbi & Jared Green Rachel Abramowitz & Jonathan Greenberg Hilary & Allan Greenberg Malkah & Avi Groner Alina & Eric Groth Moriah Bradley & Assaf Grumberg

Cara & Joshua Gutstein Dinah & Joshua Hahn Deborah & Joshua Halpern Max & Jacob Handelman Nina & Arnie Harris Paula Harris Joanna Lind & Brantley Harris Nina Black & Avery Hart Shaina & Avi Herring Marcia & Robert Hershfield Brooke & Bruno Herszage Leeatt Rothschild & Micky Hervitz Lexi Hilton Courtney Feuer & Kris Himebaugh Danit Steinbach & David Hirsch Alex Treyger & Ilan Hoffenberg Linda & Michael Hoffenberg Elizabeth Holland Louise Holland Judy & Arnold Horwich Carly & Jefford Humes IBM Aleeza Strubel & Yaron Iram Rae & Michael Jedel Sharon Jedel Mary Lee Jonkers Geraldine Kaplan Rachel Slutsky & William Kaplowitz Michelle & Ilya Karagodin

Aliza Katz Carlen & Robert Katz Paula & Jerry Kaye Stephanie & Yehuda Kerbel Jacqueline & Sheldon Kimel Bosi & Yaron Kinar Ruti & Jehudi Kinar Anna Shifrina & Vladmir Kleiman Gabrielle & Erez Klein Tanya & Yair Klein Wendy Kline Angelica Klow Veronika & Erez Knafo Miriam Kohn Aaron Koppel Alisa Koppel Debra Korman Renee & David Kozin Patty Hermann & Manny Krakauer Amy Elfenbaum & Scott Kramer Sara & Carolyn Kujawa Sherri & Yonadav Kushner Steven Lagacy Jo Lang Kathryn Laux Doris & Ron Lazarus Shari Helft Lennon & Will Lennon Elan Lerner Michal Lerner Joy & Marvin LeVee Nicole LeVee Jill Kushnir LeVee & Rick LeVee Claudia Edwards & David Levin Jen & Adam Levine Barbara Levine Jenny Levine Karen & Joseph Levine Michael Levine Rhoda K Levine Joanie Winter & Michael Levitt Elizabeth Crook & Marc Lewis Hagit & Roger Lewis Rina Shaneson & Joel Lewison Laurie Lieberman Lisa Lieberman Sandra & Stephen Linker Nadine Linton Leslie & Michael Litwack Naomi & Jason Litwack

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Gail & Peter Lobin Jennifer Loeb Karen Loeb Rachel & Rabbi Asher Lopatin Dalia Elias & Marco Lopez Susie & Michael Lorge Ann & Michael Luban Rachel Luban Marla’s Lunch Karyn Lutz Jessica & Eldad Malamuth Michael Maling Manya Treece & Matt Marcus Arlene & David Margolin Beth & Steve Margolin Hadar & Eric Markin Rabbi Rachel Kaplan Marks & Albert Marks Mary O’Donnell Lesley & David Matsa Susan & Robert Mednick Michele & Seth Meisler Alison & Daniel Meisterman Melody Mostow Rebecca Mervis Cindy & Michael Katzoff Heidi Baruch & Pablo Michalewicz Sheera Ben-David & Steven Miller Jennifer & Aaron Minkus Ilyssa & Rabbi David Minkus Barbara & Jonathan Minkus Deborah & Alberto Mizrahi Zivya Feifel & Elan Mosbacher Joan Katz & Bruce Mosbacher Leah & Daniel Neiman Alicia & Rabbi David Nelson Rabbi Reni Dickman & Aaron Nessel Wendy Platt Newberger & Scott Newberger Faye & Earl Newman Ronna & Larry Nussbaum Nuveen Investments Alisa & Avi Oler Dov Oppenheimer Julie Ross & Howard Oppenheimer Lauren & Graeme Ossey Tanya Paler Ellen Sue & Jon Parker Tamar Rubin & Adam Parker

Charna Epstein & Ameya Pawar Nancy Bradney & Sam Peltzman Sarah & Jon Perl Harriette & Ted Perlman Sandra & Michael, z"l, Perlow Kimberly & Corey Perman Sandy & Steve Pernick Sarah Pew Judy & George Pfeifer Crown Family Philanthropies Erica & Donnie Phillips Abigail Pickus Jane Pickus Rachel Pickus Katie Dealy & Alan Polansky Nicole & Dana Presperin Malia & David Prystowsky Beth & Scott Puchtel Jenny & Max Puchtel Amalia Ran Stacy & Joseph Raviv Robyn & Paul Reise Felice Resnick Maryn & Brett Robinson Cindy Zadikoff & Ilan Rodzynek Rebecca & Jason Rollins Lital Casper Rosenberg & Ari Rosenberg Rachel & Charles Rosenberg

Shira & Andrew Schwarz Lynn Segal Margalit & Nechemia Segal Eve Segel Laura & Joel Segel Jennifer & Matthew Seidner Talia Seidner Sarah Abadi & David Shalkow Avi Shapira Barbara & Gary Shapira Jane & David Shapiro Miranda Hart & Jacob Shapiro Naomi Blumberg & Joey Shapiro Elizabeth & Michael Shapiro Hagit & Joshua Sherman Ariel Schwartz & Jonah Shifrin Mark Shinar Nancy & Alan Simons Elana Hiller & Dylan Slotar Susan Agate & Mike Slutsky Alexandra & Ben Small Libby & Adam Smoler Ronnie Jo Sokol Rachel & Andrew Sollinger Esther Solooki Sarah Sparber Maya & Snir Spinner Denise & Stuart Sprague Blooma Stark Eva Stark Shira Baron & Jeremy Stern Allan & Marilyn Sternstein Keren Fraiman-Stieber & Eitan Stieber Andi & David Stone Susan & Howard Stone Anat Geva & Josh Strauss Rosette Strubel Shaina & Brad Sugar Naomi & Eric Sugar Josh Taff Gail & Jerry Taxy Melissa & Ariel Tesher Rebecca & Ariel Tessler Faranak Najibi & Yoni Torchman Rachel & Jeremy Treister Dana Shepard Treister & Michael Treister WJ Minkus Charitable Trust Hila Twig

Deborah Hamilton & Jim Rosenberg Helene Rosenberg Lauren & Jonah Rosenberg Ellie Rosenberg Shira Wakschlag & Eli Rosenblatt Yael & Effie Ross Abbe & Will Roth Eric Rothner Tova & Michael Rothschild Kimberly & Ari Rubenfeld Amy & Milan Rubenstein Helen & Marc Rubenstein Aviva & David Rubin Yale & Lynda Rubinson Rikki Rutchik Jennifer & Philippe Saba Nita-Joan Sams Lois & Arnold Samuels Irene & Nathan Sandalow Alexandra & Daniel Schnitzer Lynn & Skip Schrayer Alyse Freilich & Andrew Schulkin Rachel & Gadi Schultz Anne Schuman Cynthia Schaffer & Douglas Schwartz Jonathan Schwartz Renee Hirsch, z"l, & David Schwartz Barbara & Gary Schwarz

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Korah Erbacher & Nathan Unterman Laurie & Milton Wakschlag Shari & Michael Weiner Rita Weintraub Michele & Ira Weiss Rachel Warach & James Wener Meredith & Andrew Weprin Joey & Aaron Wertheimer Shana Gillers & Barry Wimpfheimer Janet Winter Sara & Rabbi David Wolkenfeld Willa Zimmerman Rabbi Barbara Elka Abrahamson & Rabbi Martin Zinkow Orly & Elan Zinkow

capital campaign

All commitments to the Chicago Jewish Day School New Campus Project are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.

Malachim • Angels $10,000,000+ The Crown & Goodman Family Shomrim • Guardians $5,000,000–$9,999,999 Anonymous Tzadikim • Benefactors $1,000,000–$4,999,999 Anonymous Betsy Gidwitz Phillip Leonian & Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Charitable Trust, Jacques Preis, Trustee Bonim • Builders $250,000–$999,999 Anonymous (2) Susan & Bob Mednick Jen & Adam Levine In Loving Memory of Dr. Carol Fuchs Kaufman Gale, z"l, & Eric Rothner Karyn & Bill Silverstein The Winick Family

Amudim • Pillars $100,000–$249,999 In Honor of Wilma & Arthur Aeder Anonymous Cortney Stark Cope & Jonathan Cope Susie & Jon Diamond Gorlin Family Foundation Nina & Arnie Harris Danit Steinbach & David Hirsch Hochberg & Lowenstein Families Sandra & Michael, z"l, Perlow Stacy & Joseph Raviv Anat Geva & Joshua Strauss Wein Family Foundation Michele & Ira Weiss

Nina Black & Avery Hart Michael Hartz Inbar Kirson & Ken Heinrich Alicia & Rabbi David Nelson Wendy Platt Newberger & Scott Newberger Reed Construction Amy & Milan Rubenstein Lynn Segal Barbara & Barre Seid Family Foundation Talia & Abraham Shulman Barbara & Richard Silverman Keren Fraiman-Stieber & Eitan Stieber The Zimmerman Family

Manhigim • Leaders $50,000–$99,999 Karen & Jay Goodgold The Gorlin Family JUF Security Grant Program Shelby Lerner’s Field of Dreams Steven B. Nasatir New Directions Fund MK & JB Pritzker Family Foundation Shari & Michael Weiner

Tomchim • Supporters $5,000–$9,999 Elizabeth Alpern & Michael Berkwits Naomi Shapiro & Adam Braun Judy Finkelstein-Taff Max & Jacob Handelman Michal Lerner Ann & Michael Luban Trish & Fred Margulies Rachel Pickus Esther Rodzynek Susan & Marc Sacks Sheba Foundation Rachel & Andrew Sollinger Scott Steffens Susan & Howard Stone Matt Wangard Barbara & Michael Zaransky

Solelim • Trailblazers $25,000–$49,999 Orley Moscovitz Desser & David Desser The Fellman Family Marsha & Jay Glazer Batshie & Avi Goldfeder & Family Judy & Arnold Horwich Amy Elfenbaum & Scott Kramer Shari Helft Lennon & Will Lennon Rabbi Shlomo D. & Annabel Levine Rebecca Miller & Josh Levine MB Real Estate Jennifer & Matthew Seidner Blooma & Leonard, z"l, Stark Meredith & Andrew Weprin Shutafim • Partners $10,000–$24,999 The Murray Goodgold Foundation Grusin Family Hamilton-Rosenberg Family

Barbi, Jared, Miranda & Micah Green Donna Kahan Julie Ann Slaver & Aaron Kamins Faye Kroshinsky, Bennett Kaplan & Family Patty Hermann & Manny Krakauer Arona & Robert Landsman Elan Lerner Marsha & Michael Lerner Jill Kushnir LeVee & Rick LeVee Rachel & Rabbi Asher Lopatin Ronda & Michael Lubin Lesley & David Matsa Zivya Feifel & Elan Mosbacher Scott Moses Scott Nord Tamar Rubin & Adam Parker Erica & Donnie Phillips Dana & Michael Reinglass Cindy Zadikoff & Ilan Rodzynek Jordana & Dan Rosen Rachel & Charles Rosenberg Alexandra & Dan Schnitzer Rebecca Schorsch Miki & Steve Schreiber Jonathan Schwartz Joan & Ronald Segal Varda & Joram Seggev

Chaverim • Friends $1,000–$4,999 Anonymous (2) Lori Eppstein & Navneet Arora Caroline Musin-Berkowitz & Neil Berkowitz Alan Bush Lindy Hirschsohn & Christopher Coetzee Marta Steele & Stuart Cohen Rose Ann, z"l, & Ronald Cope Florina & Oren Dekalo Iris & Adam Gafni-Kane Karen & Cliff Goldman Shari Levine & Richard Golodner

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Elizabeth & Michael Shapiro Ariel Schwartz & Jonah Shifrin Julie Mednick Simmons & Russel Simmons Yael & Stuart Spector Arlene & Richard Steele Naomi & Eric Sugar Marilyn & Richard Swoiskin Rachel & Jeremy Treister Rachel Warach & James Wener

invest in kids Larry Hochberg Laurie & Andy Hochberg Michael McMahon William B Coleman

parents, alumni parents, grandparents, faculty & staff Turi Ryder Adams & Scott Adams Andrea & Daniel Alpert Fran Alpert Robin & Michael Anderson Deborah & Max Barack Ariel & Jim Barbick Susan Litoff & Judy Bard Bonnie & Aaron Becker

Loretta & Louis Becker Rachel & Nathan Bednarsh Ruby Bender Shelly & Ivan Berk Stacy & Howie Berk Elizabeth & Steven Berke Caroline Musin Berkowitz & Neil Berkowitz Mary Ann & Robert Berkowitz Elizabeth Alpern & Michael Berkwits Elana & Ben Berlin Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann & Henry Bernstein Roberta & Chuck Bernstein Aliza & Ricardo Bielak Chava Alpert & Michael Bloom Robyn & Mike Bloomberg Lynn & Richard Braman Xuan-Vu Nguyen & Todd Braman Hilary & Enric Braun Naomi Shapiro & Adam Braun Stephanie & Joshua Braun Kate Burstein Leslie Dossey & David Bush Yvette Busia Millie Wolkowicz & George Chaitkin

Natalie Blitt & Rabbi Josh Feigelson Gal Finer Sylvia & Israel Finger Judy Finkelstein-Taff Erica & Benjamin Fleischer Ilana & John Flemming Sheri & Charles Fox Rachel Gottlieb & Tony Frank Ilana Dvorin-Friedman & Jeremy Friedman Ilana & Ari Gafni Iris & Adam Gafni-Kane Anne Levenson & Peter Ganong Debra Gassman Limor & Seth Gildenblatt Daniela & Jacques Gliksberg Gina & Ariel Gliksberg Neili & Michael Glotter Karen & Jay Goodgold Sarah Lambersky & Adam Goodman Ashlyn & Daniel Gorlin Tamar Gefen & Mayer Grashin Barbi & Jared Green Hilary & Allan Greenberg Rachel Abramowitz & Jonathan Greenberg Malkah & Avi Groner Alina & Eric Groth Moriah Bradley & Assaf Grumberg Cara & Joshua Gutstein Dinah & Joshua Hahn Deborah & Joshua Halpern Max & Jacob Handelman Joanna Lind & Brantley Harris Nina & Arnie Harris Nina Black & Avery Hart Shaina & Avi Herring Marcia & Robert Hershfield Brooke & Bruno Herszage Leeatt Rothschild & Micky Hervitz Courtney Feuer & Kris Himebaugh Danit Steinbach & David Hirsch Alex Treyger & Ilan Hoffenberg Elizabeth Holland Louise Holland Carly & Jefford Humes Aleeza Strubel & Yaron Iram Rae & Michael Jedel Sharon Jedel Rachel Slutsky & William Kaplowitz

Jen & Charles Cohen Marta Steele & Stuart Cohen Nadine Sasson Cohen Katherine & Peter Conover Rabbi Shoshanah Conover & Damien Conover Cortney Stark Cope & Jonathan Cope Avram Coven Sara & Steve Coven Rabbi Eric & Amy Cytryn Tamar & Jacob Cytryn Leelach DeKoven Linda Desser Orley Moskovits Desser & David Desser Susan Dickman, z"l Erica & Joseph Dorf Lisa & Stuart Drucker Shirley & Howard Dvorin Bill Gagliard & Jonathan Edelman Arlene & Irving Ehrlich Sarah Unterman & Josh Ehrlich Amy & Russ Eisenstein Abby Mintz & Zach Elkin Jennifer & David Elyashar Sara & Chaim Emanuel Liz & Seth Erlich

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Michelle & Ilya Karagodin Aliza Katz Carlen & Robert Katz Cindy & Michael Katzoff Paula & Jerry Kaye Stephanie & Yehuda Kerbel Ruti & Jehudi Kinar Anna Shifrina & Vladmir Kleiman Gabrielle & Erez Klein Tanya & Yair Klein Wendy Kline Veronika & Erez Knafo Miriam Kohn Aaron Koppel Patty Hermann & Manny Krakauer Amy Elfenbaum & Scott Kramer Sara & Carolyn Kujawa Sherri & Yonadav Kushner Jo Lang Amelia Hutnick & Avrohom Lapp Doris & Ron Lazarus Shari Helft Lennon & Will Lennon Michal Lerner Jill Kushnir LeVee & Rick LeVee Claudia Edwards & David Levin Jen & Adam Levine Jenny Levine Rina Shaneson & Joel Lewison Nadine Linton Leslie & Michael Litwack Naomi & Jason Litwack Jennifer Loeb Karen Loeb Dalia Elias & Marco Lopez Susie & Michael Lorge Ann & Michael Luban Jessica & Eldad Malamuth Manya Treece & Matt Marcus Hadar & Eric Markin Rabbi Rachel Kaplan Marks & Albert Marks Lesley & David Matsa Alison & Daniel Meisterman Heidi Baruch & Pablo Michalewicz Sheera Ben-David & Steven Miller Barbara & Jonathan Minkus Ilyssa & Rabbi David Minkus Jennifer & Aaron Minkus Joan Katz & Bruce Mosbacher

Zivya Feifel & Elan Mosbacher Melody Mostow Leah & Daniel Neiman Rabbi Reni Dickman & Aaron Nessel Wendy Platt Newberger & Scott Newberger Faye & Earl Newman Ronna & Larry Nussbaum Alisa & Avi Oler Dov Oppenheimer Julie Ross & Howard Oppenheimer Lauren & Graeme Ossey Ellen Sue & Jon Parker Tamar Rubin & Adam Parker Charna Epstein & Ameya Pawar Sarah & Jon Perl Kimberly & Corey Perman Erica & Donnie Phillips Abigail Pickus Jane Pickus Rachel Pickus Katie Dealy & Alan Polansky Cheryl & Peter Presperin Nicole & Dana Presperin Malia & David Prystowsky Beth & Scott Puchtel Jenny & Max Puchtel Amalia Ran

Stacy & Joseph Raviv Robyn & Paul Reise Maryn & Brett Robinson Cindy Zadikoff & Ilan Rodzynek Rebecca & Jason Rollins Cantor Rachel Rosenberg & Charles Rosenberg Deborah Hamilton & Jim Rosenberg Lital Casper Rosenberg & Ari Rosenberg Shira Wakschlag & Eli Rosenblatt Yael & Effie Ross Tova & Michael Rothschild Amy & Milan Rubenstein Helen & Marc Rubenstein Aviva & David Rubin Jennifer & Philippe Saba Lois & Arnold Samuels Irene & Nathan Sandalow Alyse Freilich & Andrew Schulkin Rachel & Gadi Schultz Anne Schuman Cynthia Schaffer & Douglas Schwartz Jill Schwartz Jonathan Schwartz Renee Hirsch, z"l, & David Schwartz Barbara & Gary Schwarz Shira & Andrew Schwarz Margalit & Nechemia Segal

Eve Segel Jennifer & Matthew Seidner Sarah Abadi & David Shalkow Elizabeth & Michael Shapiro Jane & David Shapiro Miranda Hart & Jacob Shapiro Naomi Blumberg & Joey Shapiro Hagit & Joshua Sherman Ariel Schwartz & Jonah Shifrin Elana Hiller & Dylan Slotar Susan Agate & Mike Slutsky Alexandra & Ben Small Libby & Adam Smoler Rachel & Andrew Sollinger Maya & Snir Spinner Sarah Fox Sparber Shira Baron & Jeremy Stern Allan & Marilyn Sternstein Keren Fraiman-Stieber & Eitan Stieber Andi & David Stone Anat Geva & Josh Strauss Shaina & Brad Sugar Gail & Jerry Taxy Melissa & Ariel Tesher Rebecca & Ariel Tessler Faranak Najibi & Yoni Torchman Rachel & Jeremy Treister Hila Twig Korah Erbacher & Nathan Unterman Laurie & Milton Wakschlag Rita Weintraub Michele & Ira Weiss Rachel Warach & James Wener Joey & Aaron Wertheimer Shana Gillers & Barry Wimpfheimer Sara & Rabbi David Wolkenfeld Rabbi Barbara Elka Abrahamson & Rabbi Martin Zinkow Orly & Elan Zinkow

endowment & legacy Northwest Home for the Aged/ Park Plaza Anonymous Shelli Aderman & Narda Alcorn Fran & Bernie, z"l, Alpert Elisheva Beller Naomi Shapiro & Adam Braun

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Rabbi Shoshanah Conover & Damien Conover Cortney Stark Cope & Jonathan Cope Tamar & Jacob Cytryn Orley Moscovitz Desser & David Desser The Family of Judy Finkelstein-Taff Karen & Jay Goodgold Roslyn and Sam Grodzin, z"l Max & Jacob Handelman David Harris Pat & Marshall, z"l, Hartman Barbara & Rich Heinrich Inbar Kirson & Ken Heinrich Judy & Arnold Horwich Sari & Allan Kirson Wendy Kline Shari Helft Lennon & Will Lennon Annabel & Rabbi Shlomo Levine Jen & Adam Levine Arin Stone & David Lipschultz Ann & Michael Luban Susan & Bob Mednick Jennifer & Aaron Minkus Wendy Platt Newberger & Scott Newberger Sam Peltzman Rachel Pickus Stacy & Joseph Raviv Deborah Hamilton & Jim Rosenberg Lauren & Jonah Rosenberg Amy & Milan Rubenstein Jonathan Schwartz Jennifer & Matthew Seidner Tamar Shapira Esther Solooki Rachel & Andrew Sollinger Blooma & Leonard, z"l, Stark Keren Fraiman-Stieber & Eitan Stieber Andi & David Stone Anat Geva & Joshua Strauss Aleeza Strubel & Yaron Iram Rosette Strubel Rachel & Jeremy Treister Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in the report. If you have any questions, please contact Development Associate Eve Segel at esegel@ chicagojewishdayschool.org.

2022–2023 l e a der ship Head of School

President

Assistant Head of School

Past Presidents

Judy Finkelstein-Taff Jill Kushnir LeVee

Director of Middle School

Rachel Pickus

Director of Jewish Studies

Tamar Cytryn

Director of Hebrew, Jewish Studies Grades 1–2

Penina Berdugo

Director of Business Operations

Liz Erlich

Director of Admissions

Cortney Stark Cope

Director of Institutional Advancement

Naomi Shapiro

Director of Digital Learning and Technology

Iris Gafni-Kane Stacy Raviv † Anat S. Geva* Adam Levine† Jonathan Cope* Wendy Platt Newberger* Board of Trustees

Katie Dealy David Desser Jay Goodgold Daniel Gorlin Micky Hervitz Michal Lerner Naomi Litwack Michael M. Lorge Jenny Puchtel David M. Rubin Shira Schwarz Libby Smoler † Eitan Stieber Ira Weiss

Ex-Officio

Rabbi Shoshanah Conover Rabbi Reni Dickman Rabbi Art Hart Rabbi Michael Siegel Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein Rabbi David Wolkenfeld Past Ex-Officio

Rabbi Asher Lopatin Rabbi Aaron Petuchowski

*Current members of Board of Trustees † Board members whose terms ended June 30, 2023

Alex Treyger

Operations and Logistics Administrator

Henry Bernstein

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