Hillel NEWS Hillel Senior Named National Merit Scholar Hillel senior Alexi Dreyfuss was named a 2011 National Merit Scholar. She is only one of a handful of the nation’s Scholars among 1.5 million high school students. As a National Merit Scholar, Dreyfuss earned a scholarship of $2,500. “Alexi’s accomplishment as a National Merit Scholar is so impressive, especially within the very competitive environment we’re currently seeing in our nation’s high schools,” said Nick Hinrichsen, Hillel Principal of Grades 6-12. “She is a true demonstration of the skills and values Hillel is instilling in students. We are proud of Alexi and congratulate her for being such a fine student role model.” Dreyfuss will graduate to the University of Pennsylvania in May, where she was accepted early decision.
Families Enjoy First Community Shabbaton
Hillel families from Grades 3-5 shared a weekend of inspiring programs, community building, Shabbat meals and activities in Hillel’s first community Shabbaton. More than 150 friends joined together at Aventura Chabad for services, lunch and programs. Rabbinic Head Rabbi Chaim Albert said families celebrated, sang together and shared meaningful programs. Upper School students Ari Givner and Stephanie Dadon ran activities for the nearly 100 children which included an afternoon in the park. Rabbi Albert says he looks forward to planning similar weekends in different communities for Hillel families to participate.
ECE Parents Have New Forum: Blog It!
Early Childhood parents can discuss issues, learn about upcoming events and activities, and look at photos on the newly launched ECE blog designed to facilitate communication about best practices in Early Childhood Education. All Hillel friends are encouraged to participate. Posts include classroom happenings, videos, links to interesting articles and food for thought. Visit the ECE web blog at the Hillel website www.hillel-nmb.org.
Hillel is honored to recognize those who support the school with charitable gifts to the Annual Campaign. Ma’ayan Society members for 2010-2011 follow.* Thank you! HAKOTEL The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Michelle and Bob Diener Raquel and Jaime Gilinski Tammy and Jorge Woldenberg HATIKVAH The Scheck/Bonwitt Families KINNERET Anonymous Flavia and Raphael Ades Sara and David Bejar Cynthia and Michael Berkman Yael and Jose Cherem
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Hillel Athletes Named All-Dade by The Miami Herald
Hillel men’s varsity soccer senior Yuli Prizant was named All-Dade First Team by the Miami Herald. Prizant was one of 14 students named from all Dade County private and public schools. This season Yuli led Hillel to their second straight district championship game. He also played in the Soccer Locker senior all-star game. Yuli will be trying out for professional teams in Israel this summer. Senior Bryan Rub was named All-Dade second team and junior Nicole Marder was named All-Dade third team. Tanya Jafif, Mark Brenner, Kevin Salinas and Sabrina Zarco received honorable mention in basketball.
Students Inducted to Honor Society
Hillel students were recently inducted into the Segulah chapter of the National Honor Society and the National Junior Honor Society. Students inducted into Hillel’s NHS chapter in Grade 10-12 have a weighted 4.5 GPA and Grade 7-9 NJHS members an unweighted 3.5 GPA. Mazel tov! National Honor Society: Shani Azizollahoff, Clara Bendayan, Brandon Berman, Ari Gontovnik, Raquel Franco, Camila Hojda, Michael Kimmel, Carli Scheck, and Alice Serfati. National Junior Honor Society: Nicole Assor, Roi Epstein, Elan Kainen, Natalie Landman, Joy Marinoff, Erika Mars, Yona Narboni, Margot Romano, Stefanie Rozhko, Alex Teichner and Jessica Waissmann. Middle School National Junior Honor Society: Michelle Bandel, Lior Barhai, Ethan Bloom, Eden Bonan, Steven Bursztyn, Danielle Chackman, Andrea Cohen, Benjamin Cohen, Fortunee Cohen, Susy Cohen, Victoria Cohen, Ariel Croitoru, Sarah Dreyfuss, Michael Dorfzaun. Julia Ellis, Ezequiel Freiman, Amalia Fuhrman. Jacobo Fux, Ariel Gelrud, Aileen Guenoun, Avi Hirshbein, Deborah Joels, Daniella Lanes, Alice Lekach, Felix Lichter, Valentina Lustgarten, Adina Mareyna, Sivanne Mendelson, Abraham Milhem, Jade Mimoun, Tamar Mizrahi, Daniella Moreinis, Jake Myara, Michal Paniry, Jessica Rosner, Joel Sadovnic, Abraham Shalom, Sharon Stambouli, Liat Sterenfeld, Aaron Traub, Ilana Woldenberg and Joseph Wolf
KINNERET (continued) Raquel and David Frank Nava and Mike Izak Jean Jacques Myara Rok, Morjain, Moskovitz Families Sapoznik Health and Wellness Ori and Jacob Serfati Carol and Mike Shalom Yvette and Idel Woldenberg Ivette and Joseph Woldenberg MASSADA Anonymous (2) Dalia and Steve Berman Charitable Trust Debora and Flavio Hojda Rebecca and Frank Kriger Alissa and Emilio Romano Dana and Joshua Schrager Deborah and David Waxman *At press time, May 18, 2011