Kol Hillel: Summer 2022 | Scheck Hillel Community School

SCHECK

HILLEL COMMUNITY

‫קול הלל‬

KOL HILLEL SCHOOL

Summer 2022 | 5782 ‫קיץ‬

HEAR US ROAR! 2021-2022 / 5781-5782 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Isaac Marcushamer, Chair Joseph Woldenberg, Vice Chair Philip Solomon, Treasurer E. David Bensadon, Secretary Michelle Azout ‘02 Jacques Bessoudo Anita Givner Marc Haime Flavio Hojda Sharon Minski ‘97 Dr. Eduardo Nicolaievsky Alex Wolak

2022-2023 / 5782-5783 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Isaac Marcushamer, Chair Marc Haime, Vice Chair Philip Solomon, Treasurer Sharon Minski ‘97, Secretary Michelle Azout ‘02 E. David Bensadon Jacques Bessoudo Anita Givner Sara Sevillia ‘03 Jeffrey Scheck* Alex Wolak Joseph Woldenberg

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Craig Carpentieri, Interim Head of School Rabbi Ari Leubitz, Incoming Head of School Rabbi Shlomo Sprung*, Rabbinic Head Christopher Johnson, Director of High School Joshua Meisels*, Director of Samuel and Henrietta Scheck Middle School Dr. Monica Wagenberg, Head of Juda and Maria Diener Lower School Orly Dromi, Early Childhood Education Coordinator Rabbi Avi Greene, Ed.D, Director of Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language, Grades 6-12 Dror Karavani, Director of Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language, Kindergarten-Grade 5 Robin Rimon, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Kindergarten-Grade 5 Eileen Ginzburg, Director of Academic Services *Scheck Hillel Alumnus/Alumna

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Roaring with pride, Scheck Hillel Community School welcomed 1,200 students to campus last fall, ready to start a year of renewal and joyful learning. Our students led the way through outstanding academic achievement, personal growth and teamwork. A few examples include the trio of Grade 8 students who won the national ADI Grand Prize for STEM, our 42 Advanced Placement Scholars, the Chessed Club members who teamed up with Parkinsons patients at the JCC, our teams which reached championship status and our actors, musicians and technicians who made magic happen on stage in the Wizard of Oz and at the Spring Concert. We welcomed parents back to campus, resuming beloved school traditions and enjoying their contributions to campus life and community. Teamwork was also the norm among our dedicated faculty and staff, who prioritized students each and every day.

Our Board of Governors led the school through transition in partnership with administrators and parents. We thank outgoing Board of Governors members Flavio Hojda and Dr. Eduardo Nicolaievsky for their dedicated service to Scheck Hillel, and welcome new members Jeffrey Scheck (Alumnus) and Sara Sevillia ‘03.

Looking ahead, Scheck Hillel is preparing for an exciting school year as we welcome our new Head of School, Rabbi Ari Leubitz (page 3). We also introduce The Lion Fund (page 17), Scheck Hillel’s annual campaign, and all the ways our community can support essential school programs - from curriculum innovation to faculty development and financial aid. The Lion Fund is Scheck Hillel’s collective “roar to action.”

Thank you for a great year!

About Us

Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by Design/STEM, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with academic expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world’s largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange an in-person or virtual tour of the school, please contact our Admissions office at 305.942.9787 or write to admissions@eHillel.org.

On the cover: Paris L. and Bella M., both PKT, celebrate Shabbat outdoors. Photo courtesy of Ariana Scharifker, ECE teacher.

Rabbi Leubitz addressing the Scheck Hillel community at our 2022 Annual Meeting (June 3, 2022)

BARUCH HABA!

!‫ברוך הבא‬

Rabbi Ari Leubitz, Incoming Head of School

With a warm Scheck Hillel roar, we welcome Rabbi Ari Leubitz to South Florida and to Scheck Hillel Community School! Rabbi Leubitz comes to us with extensive school leadership experience, having served as Head of School at Atlanta Jewish Academy and at Oakland Hebrew Day School. In this capacity, he has a proven record of effectiveness in strategic financial planning and fundraising, faculty supervision and talent development, and educational/curriculum leadership. A visionary educator, he has held the role of Mentor and Coach in the Jewish Theological Seminary’s Day School Leadership Training Institute since 2015.

We look forward to getting to know Rabbi Leubitz in person this fall. In the meantime, our Lions have a few questions for their incoming Head of School.

Here are some highlights: What appealed to you about Scheck Hillel that made you want to join our school community?

-Daniella Solomon and Sara Haime (both ‘25)

The sense of community was truly palpable.

Place of birth: Omaha, Nebraska Family: My wife is Florence.

My children are Eliana (18), Aviva (17) and Ezra (11).

Last podcast you listened to?

“Stuff You Should Know”

FAVORITES Author/writer: Brené Brown Sports team: Browns, Dolphins Place to visit in Israel: Everywhere!

Why do you want to be our Head of School?

-Matthew Bittman and Adam Shekel (both ‘31)

Your parents have so many wishes and dreams for you, and I want you to help partner with your teachers and parents to make those dreams come true!

How do you plan to get to know me?

-Elior Lyani ‘30

Rabbi Ari Leubitz FAST FACTS

I love your question! Maybe I can join you and your friends during your lunch period on campus one day so we can all get to know each other.

Jewish food: Shwarma on a laffa (in Israel of course).

Ice cream flavor: Salted caramel Saying: I am happy with A+ students, but I am impressed with A+ human beings.

“What is our purpose? Why do we need a Jewish day school? I believe that every human being has infinite potential and infinite value. I believe that Jewish tradition and a Jewish way of life maximize the potential for every human being and our children alike. I believe that a Torah-informed community is a community of learners committed to making the Jewish future something meaningful and something special.”

- Rabbi Ari Leubitz, Incoming Head of School KOL HILLEL | Scheck Hillel Community School

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TOGETHER AGAIN

Campus joyfully returned to the shared traditions that define Scheck Hillel as a community of learners and home for our heritage. Families attended Siddur and Chumash presentations, HIP/PTA Book Fair, Honor Society inductions and family education programs. We proudly hosted the CAJE Day School Robotics Competition and showcased learning in our own Grade 8 Science Fair, the Modern Jewish Woman exhibit, M’dor L’dor Grade 3 showcase, Gradewide celebrations, Grade 10 Thesis Expo, College Book Awards and Class of 2022 Commencement back at home. Families who joined Scheck Hillel this year further strengthened the fabric of our school, and we welcome those joining us for 2022-2023. With Lion Pride, we affirm #HillelIsHome.

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AS LIONS WE ROAR, AS STUDENTS, WE SOAR! Scheck Hillel recognizes that academic excellence is multi-dimensional and can be different for each student. This is why core values, effort and personal growth are valued alongside academic accomplishment and Jewish identity. Students are recognized for the outward expression of Chessed (Kindness), Kavod (Respect), Emet (Honesty), Shalom (Peace) and Ruach (Spirit) through character-based merit scholarship, positive referrals, and citizenship awards. Academic attainment is celebrated and shared throughout the year. These pages highlight achievement in all of these areas. Kol Hakavod!

NATIONAL STEM CONTEST GRAND PRIZE $1,000 Grand Prize of the North American ADI Make the Change Challenge

Tamara Berner, Gabriella Faith and Lyla Faith (All ‘26)

Grade 9 Students win 4 National Awards!

CENTER FOR INITIATIVES IN JEWISH EDUCATION STEM INNOVATION DAY 1st Place Engineering for Pets

Max Benarroch Alexander Schpilberg

Aquiba Serfati

3rd Place Engineering for Assistive Technology

Taly Birnbaum

Sadie Lemmer

Sara Chaya Sterental

2nd Place Engineering for Transportation

Daniel Biton

Ben Gililov

Benjamin Herschman

3rd Place Engineering for Entertainment & Arts

Alan Benacerraf

Eric Wainer

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AS LIONS WE ROAR, AS STUDENTS, WE SOAR! JUDA AND MARIA DIENER LOWER SCHOOL CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

CORE VALUES IN ACTION: CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Throughout the school year, students in Kindergarten-Grade 5 were nominated by their teachers for upholding and practicing Scheck Hillel’s core values. Congratulations to all of these students for setting positive examples!

SCHECK HILLEL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

SAMUEL AND HENRIETTA SCHECK MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS

Bianca Brejt ‘26, Jake Kravetz ‘26 and Daniel Galante ‘25

2021-2022 JAIME AND RAQUEL GILINSKI HILLEL AMBASSADORS

Samuel Attias ‘23 Page 6

Natalie Esquenazi ‘23 Naomi Fischbach ‘24

Jamie Kurzer ‘23

Johnathan Lev-Tov ‘23

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 2021-2022 2022 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM® FINALISTS

Eduardo Halfen ‘22 University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Qualified to enter

2023 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM®

Zachary Lemmer ‘22

Jamie Kurzer ‘23

University of Chicago

JUNIOR COLLEGE BOOK AWARDS

Class of ‘23 students received awards from Barnard College, Brown University, Bryn Mawr College, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Northwestern University, Princeton University Service Award, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal, St. Lawrence University, Tulane University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia,Wesleyan University and Yeshiva University.

“Humans of Hillel” Podcast: Second Place

NATIONAL JEWISH SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION COMPETITION

Jacob Goldshtein ‘22

University of Colorado Boulder

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF SOUTH FLORIDA STAR AWARDS

Itai Miara ‘29

Nicole Anidjar ‘26 Meitalia Factor ‘23

CLASS OF 2022 VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN Valedictorian Gabriela Nicolaievsky is an AP Scholar With Distinction, Silver Knight Award Nominee (General Scholarship) a recipient of the 2022 President’s Award for Educational Excellence and was named to the National Hispanic Recognition Program. She earned acceptances to American University, Emory, University of Florida, University of Michigan, Georgetown, University of Miami, Northwestern, Washington University in St. Louis and Duke University, where she will major in economics on the pre-law track.

Gabriela Nicolaievsky

Salutatorian Zachary Lemmer is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, AP Scholar With Distinction, Silver Knight Award Nominee (Math) and named to the National Hispanic Recognition Program. He was accepted to both the University of Michigan Early Action and the University of Chicago Early Decision, where he will major in economics. Zachary was one of the first recipients of Scheck Hillel’s High School Academic Merit Scholarship: a competitive opportunity for the most accomplished students.

Zachary Lemmer KOL KOL HILLEL HILLEL || Scheck Scheck Hillel Hillel Community Community School School

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HIP/PTA

HIP/PTA, Scheck Hillel’s parent volunteer association, brought back to campus some of our family favorites: Chopped, Scholastic Book Fair, Movie Night, Chanukah Community Event and Mishloach Manot Exchange are a few examples. Beyond programming, HIP/PTA contributes to faculty appreciation experiences, campus enhancement projects, Grade 9 Israel trip and much more. All parents are invited to join monthly meetings, which include speakers, cooking classes and social opportunities to meet fellow parents. Thank you for the many volunteer hours dedicated to our school!

FACULTY SERVICE AWARDS

Scheck Hillel celebrated faculty and staff who have dedicated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years to Scheck Hillel Community School. Todah rabah and mazal tov on these incredible milestones, especially to Morah Orly Dromi for her 30 years of service!

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WELCOME! NEW FAMILIES Anna & Pascal Abitbol Maeva & Jason Abitbol Regine & Jose Abitbol Sylvie & Corey ‘07 Afriat Aizenberg & Zroya Family Milana & David Amiel Adelangela Fumagalli & Shay Amir Sharon & Yenon Argy Zalina & Avi Avshalumov Shani & Yosef Ayzencot Shani & Gabi Bar Maayan Ben Shalom & Elizabeth Klein Leigh & Avi Benayoun Ceceil Mendal ‘09 & Ariel Bengio Alexandra & Philippe Benichou Tamara ‘07 & Yair Benyamini Samantha Ostfeld & Mark Benzaquen Anita & Joseph Berg -Yativ Liz Korn-Botton & Brian Botton Raquel & Albert Botton Dori Gilinski (Alumna) & Peter Burgess Marggie & Mordejai Burstein Cynthia Siwecki & Fabio Clebaner Tovah Mizrachi & Isaac Cohen Judith & Avy Cohen Natalie & Michael Cohen Alexandra Essenfeld & Jacques Cohen Raquel Papu (Alumna) & Bryan Cohen Olivia Illouz & Jake Conetta Alara & Chaim Dadon Shaina Derai Keren & Ryan Drassinower Shachar Dagan ‘07 & Scott Edelsberg Debbie Aizenman & Joel Eisen Alexandra & Ilan Elbase Valerie Schwarzkpof & Serge Elkiner

Hen & Shlomi Ezra Diana & Richard Faith Bethani & Daniel ‘99 Farago Irina Fishman Cesar Forero Veronica Benatar & Yoel Gavlovski Regina & Gary Gershik Jamie & Jason Glaser (Alumnus) Deborah & Roger Goldenberg Marisol & Juan Gonzalez Inbal Hagag & Joshua Gould Danielle Neuman ‘07 & Jason Gutman Maya & Oded Hadani Aileen Woginiak & Jaime Hadida Victoria Sharvit & Eric Hakimisefat Dafna & Ariel Haroush Iris & Reuven Herssein Ettie & Asaf Horesh Maya & Yossef Kahlon Sarah Meckler (Alumna) & Bernardo Kahn Judy ‘10 & Brandon Kaller Iris & Adam Klein Annie Vainrub Kleiner & Moises Kleiner Jael & Jacky Korn Lahaziel-Cohen Families Kim & Abraham Lapscher Tila Falic-Levi ‘99 & Moshe Levi Ortal & Elie (Alumnus) Levy Beatriz & Shimon Leyton Erica Daian & Edward Link Michelle ‘03 & Adam Lipkin Andrea Schleider & Steve Litz Joyce Garber-Mandelblum & Jonathan Mandelblum Sasha & Michel Margulis Dania Slochowski ‘03 & Daniel Mas

Alyssa & Oren Mashiah Natali & Gabriel Mendelzon Lea & Daniel Michan Corinne & Michael Mizrahi Ruben & Alegria Monheit Elise & Jason ‘03 Morjain Jennifer & Moise Muyal Limor & Dan Neuman Serena & Glen Orgin Alla & Mikhail Palatnik Sabine & Michel Pery Danielle Lacs ‘10 & Eddie Reiner Jennie & Eliott Rimon ‘09 Ilana Goldenstein & Luis Rodan Alexis Galante & Marcos Sacal Mariana & Paulo Shargorodsky Toni & Alon Skuy Jessica Czamanski & Eli Soued Natalie O’Reilly & Zalman Stiefel Andrea & Jack Tabacinic Jessica & Alberto Tangir Tamy & Sion Tesone Rosy ‘02 & Saul Tesone Thalia Rybar & Simon Tisminesky Moran Shvarzberg & Eduardo Tobias Nicole & Jack Tobias Meryl ‘07 & Sacha Touret Malki Roth & Jason Winer Allison ‘04 & Daniel Wohlberg Viktoriya & Slava Yevdayev Ariella Arev & Nir Yzhari Paola Cesarman & Mariano Zadeh Dana & Mike Zikri

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HEAR US

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ROAR!

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Scheck Hillel creates opportunities for students to maximize achievement, foster identity and explore passions, empowering a new generation of caring citizens guided by enduring Jewish identity and values.

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CLASS OF 2018

Daniel Jacob Abbo Cornell University

Malvina Diana DiMitri Suffolk University

Frida Alalu University of Central Florida Midreshet Tehilla

Daniel Eidelstein Babson College

Ariel Almkies Florida Gulf Coast University

Mazal tov to Scheck Hillel’s

David Amselem Israel Experience at Bar Ilan University

Eliezer Fishman Boston University

Ariel David Eisen University of South Florida

Gilberto De Andrade University of Miami Aardvark Israel

Chana Backer University of Florida

Simon Benarroch University of Maryland

Tali Fiske Young Judaea Year Course

Mario D. Galante Barry University

Schay Ariel Gilinski Babson College

Jacqueline Levy Yeshiva University

Lilian Levy Israel Experience at Bar Ilan University

Carla Lewinsky University of Central Florida

Mia Peleg IDC Herzliya- Raphael Recanati International School

Danielle H. Peretz Lynn University

Tomas Diego Pochinki University of Florida Shnat Hachsharah

Salutatorian

Shirel Henn University of Florida

William Kohn Santa Fe College

Avi Aaron Lalo Zachary David Lemmer IDC Herzliya- Raphael Recanati University of Chicago International School

Valedictorian

Amit Emma Miara Basi Woldenberg Mischne IDC Herzliya- Raphael Recanati Cornell University Israel Defense Forces

Leon Serfaty University of Texas at Austin

Gila Zahava Shechter University of Michigan

Gabriela Nicolaievsky Duke University

Shiri Osovitzki IDC Herzliya- Raphael Recanati International School

Gabriella S. Shiro Brown University

Kaila Simmens Miami Dade College

Jacob David Singer Northeastern University

Sadie Tanz Slomovitz Emory University

Hannah Faye Stern University of Central Florida

www.eHillel.org Alan Wainer University of Michigan

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Stephanie Wolak Boston University

Eithan Yisrael Israel Experience at Bar Ilan University

Kenny Farid Zafrani Undecided

to OF 2019 CLASS

Class of 2018 and families!

Congratulations

Our Class of 2022 and Their Families!

CLASS OF 2022 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Alex Benarroch Northwestern University Shnat Hachsharah

Ido Glazer Indiana University

Liel Magal Lynn University

Isaac Poler Valencia College

Thalia Bentolila University of Maryland

Alexandra Sophia Berenstein University of Florida

Maya Bittner University of Michigan

Ezekiel Gleizer Jacob Goldshtein Eduardo Halfen Florida International University University of Colorado Boulder University of Michigan Aardvark Israel Israel Experience at Bar Ilan University

Ben Gurion Matsas IDC Herzliya- Raphael Recanati International School

Leo Sadoun Florida International University

Joseph E. Talmaciu Cornell University

Nisim Eithan Toledano Northeastern University

Samuel Merenfeld Indiana University

Niki Abraham Melul Bentley University

Alexa Marli Scheck University of Maryland

Keren M. Vainstein Northeastern University

Ike Schrager Atlantic Technical College

Max Wagenberg Florida International University

THE CLASS OF 2022 BY THE NUMBERS

200+

Offers of Admission

Nearly $2.5 Million In Merit Scholarships

Close to 25% Headed to Israel for Gap Year Programs, college or to serve in the IDF

American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University Atlantic Technical College Babson College Barnard College Barry University Bentley University Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Carnegie Mellon University Cornell University Duke University Emerson College Emory University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International University Florida Southern College Florida State University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Hawai’i Pacific University IDC Herzliya- Raphael Recanati International School Indiana University Bloomington Israel Defense Forces Israel Experience at Bar Ilan University Lesley University Lynn University Miami Dade College New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Nova Southeastern University Pace University Rice University Rollins College Santa Fe College Shnat Hachsharah St. John’s University Stern College for Women - Yeshiva University Suffolk University SUNY Binghamton University Syracuse University The City University of New York The City University of New York Brooklyn College The Ohio State University University of Arizona University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Colorado Boulder University of Delaware University of Florida University of Georgia University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan University of North Florida University of Pittsburgh University of South Florida University of Southern California University of Texas at Austin University of Wisconsin, Madison Valencia College Washington University in St. Louis Yeshiva University Young Judaea Year Course

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!‫מזל טוב‬

MARRIAGES

Deborah Kassab ‘99 and Manuel Tabacinic Stephanie Sussman and Evan Rubensteen ‘01 Celine Klepach (alumna) and Joshua Gilinski ‘02 Keren Lifshits and Eitan Marks ‘04 Evelyn Mendal ‘04 and David Perlman Eliana Newman and Isaac Mizrahi ‘07 Stephanie Cohen ‘08 and Claire Deliso Alexis Kanarek ‘09 and Victor Sema Sophia Rub (alumna) and Yonatan Missika ‘09 Jordyn Katz and Alan Salinas ‘09 Katrina Forkenbrock and Jonathan Tarich ‘09 Toam Rubinstein and Brandon Zarco ‘09 Tori Berkman and Dylan Burstyn ‘10 Karina Esquenazi ‘10 and Nathan Weiner Marcelle Malca ‘10 and Alfredo Schmulson Gal Yelinek and Mario Bendayan ‘11 Sydney Weinstein and Alan Birmaher ‘11 Rosalyn Lax and Kevin Salinas ‘11 Stephanie Dadon ‘12 and Jonathan Haber Becky Esquenazi ‘12 and Ilan Dickstein Michelle Lazoff ‘12 and Jason Strauss Tamar Lapco ‘12 and Pablo Bertisch Dana Wasserman ‘12 and Jacob Bennett Rachel Falic ‘13 and Matthew Monahemi Rena Greene and Elliot Goldberg ‘13 Senaya Savir ‘13 and Sagie Haziza Carli Scheck ‘13 and Neil Rabinowicz Eugenia Bejar ‘14 and Izaak Lustgarten Janna Berenson ‘14 and Naphtali Nektalov Leah Grynsztein ‘14 and Nathan Redensky ‘14 Natalie Landman ‘14 and Jacobo Heres Stefanie Rozhko ‘14 and Jonathan Yunger ‘05 Danit Cohen and Isaac Chocron ‘15 Susan Fischer ‘15 and Alan Nessim Ayden Sopher and Avi Hirshbein ‘15 Daniela Atun and Jacques Kaswan ‘15 Elizabeth Silberman ‘15 and Gabriel Szirtes Andrea Waxman ‘15 and Bradley Brecher Leana Ammar ‘16 and Brandon Bouhnik Amalia Fuhrman ‘16 and Daniel Szkolnik Leba Levy ‘16 and Michael Ehrlickman Gabriela Acherman ‘17 and Isaac Gabay Tamar Benhamu ‘17 and Simon Murciano Maya Lalo ‘17 and Jacques Benhamu Rosa Rostoker ‘17 and Eli Cohen Galit Benalloun ‘18 and Salomon Chocron Haya Gilinski ‘18 and Raymond Harari Naomi Tangir ‘20 and Eithan Martinez Abramovich ‘17 Nicole Birmaher (alumna) and Ian Perchik Shelly Argy (alumna) and Yaacov Poston Page 14

BIRTHS

Tila Falic-Levi ‘99 and Moshe Levi welcomed a girl.

Sabrina Ferster ‘00 and Alan Sterental welcomed a girl.

Valentina and Ariel Saban ‘00 welcomed a boy.

Sharon Smulevich ‘02 and Bryan Morjain ‘01 welcomed a girl.

Elise Schwartz and Jason Morjain ‘03 welcomed a boy.

Shira Schwartzberg ‘03 and Jonathan Brown welcomed a girl.

Monica Morjain ‘04 and Harry Salinas welcomed a boy.

Natalie Bursztyn ‘05 and Sion Tesone welcomed a boy.

Keren Reznik ‘05 and Isaac Fisboin welcomed a boy.

Claritt Zighelboim ‘06 and Moris Mishaan welcomed twin boys.

Mor Dagan ‘07 and Geoff Sas welcomed a boy.

Etti Susterman ‘07 and Alexander Cortese welcomed a girl.

Tiffany Yuken ‘07 and Stephen Salasky welcomed a boy.

Hanny Benlolo ‘08 and Mark Beer welcomed a girl.

Rachel Glick ‘08 and Jordan Schilt welcomed a boy.

Sarita Szerer ‘08 and Isaac Bassan welcomed a girl.

Jessica Amiel ‘09 and Carlos Ushdi ‘00 welcomed a boy.

Brigitte Bakshi ‘09 and Salomon Horowitz welcomed a boy.

Celine and Alan Croitoru ‘09 welcomed a boy.

Valentina Knobloch ‘09 and Leon Franco welcomed a girl.

Lior Ofir ‘09 and Jonathan Schwartz welcomed a boy.

Vivianne Suaya ‘09 and Jose Sasson ‘06 welcomed twin girls.

Emma and Sean Afriat ‘10 welcomed a boy.

Lianne Azizollahoff ‘10 and Daniel Benchimol ‘10 welcomed a boy.

Eliane Benlolo ‘10 and Alan Eskenazi welcomed a girl.

Nicole and Jacques Emano ‘10 welcomed a girl.

Zina Dornbusch and Isaac Perlman ‘10 welcomed a boy.

Nataly Shechter ‘10 and Elan Neuman ‘06 welcomed a girl.

Sarah Wasserman ‘10 and Alex Ross welcomed a girl.

Yael and Daniel Benoliel ‘11 welcomed a boy.

Shiran and Ariel Ibgui ‘11 welcomed a boy.

Tanya Jafif ‘11 and Joey Perez welcomed a boy.

Danielle Elfassy ‘12 and Jason Polinsky welcomed a boy.

Jenie Rayek ‘12 and Alan Landman welcomed a girl.

Shana Rimon ‘12 and Basanel Akilov welcomed a girl.

Joelle Sasson ‘12 and Joseph Hanono ‘02 welcomed a boy.

Sheina Stiberman ‘12 and Robert Dalis welcomed a boy.

Tatiana Waserstein ‘12 and Alain Douer welcomed a boy.

Micaela Zino ‘12 and Ohad Einhorn welcomed a girl.

Michelle Acherman ‘13 and Yehiel Bassan welcomed a boy.

Sophia Brener ‘13 and Ariel Licht welcomed a girl.

Allison Diener ‘13 and Benjamin Gilinski ‘11 welcomed a girl.

Alexandra Ohayon ‘13 and Alberto Salama welcomed twins: a boy and a girl.

Alexandra Okay ‘13 and Alexander Schifter welcomed a boy.

Lara Ruah ‘13 and Edmond Mishaan welcomed a girl.

Esther and Nathanel Wainer ‘13 welcomed a boy.

Celia Rayek ‘14 and Steven Jemal welcomed a girl.

Shoshana Wolf ‘14 and Amram Amselem ‘14 welcomed a boy.

Sharon Benalloun ‘15 and Joseph Benhamu welcomed a girl.

Sharon Stambouli ‘15 and Joel Sheero welcomed a boy.

Tania Benasayag ‘16 and Kevin Aserraf wecomed a boy.

Ashley Stambouli ‘16 and Eduardo Cohen welcomed a boy.

Talya and Alexander Ciklik (alumnus) welcomed a boy.

Ariela Froimzon (alumna) and Phil Revah welcomed a boy.

Yael and Rabbi Shlomo Sprung (alumnus) welcomed a girl.

Toni Suaya (alumna) and Gabriel Bensimhon welcomed a girl.

As of July 15, 2022

OUR ALUMNI ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS Our alumni reflect on the impact of a Hillel education:

How did your experience at Scheck Hillel influence your adult life and choices?

Yaron Daniely ‘93

Jacob (Yaacov) Marmor ‘06

Alice Serfati Feldman ‘13

“The high scholastic achievements at the school and the opportunities to interact with great teachers and classmates pushed me to a lengthy academic career.”

“Hillel taught me how to have fun while striving in my academics. I had to learn to balance, friends, sports, and tests. I honestly enjoyed going to school every day because there was such a positive atmosphere for learning.”

“Both in college and post-college, I found myself looking to join a Jewish community. I gained an appreciation for Judaism and Jewish values that will stick with me forever.”

Venture Capitalist

Rabbi

Brand Strategist & Entrepreneur

Read full Q&As at eHillel.org/Alumni.

CONNECTING ALUMNI & EMPLOYERS

Scheck Hillel’s Alumni Office is pleased to serve as a liaison between our amazing alumni and companies seeking high-caliber talent. Members of our Business Partner Program and Scheck Hillel alumni are eager to recruit Hillel graduates. Job openings will be shared periodically in our triannual Alumni Newsletter and businesses are invited to write to alumni@eHillel.org to post openings. Take a look at these current opportunities: Action Public Adjusters Position: Marketing and Sales Associate Contacts: Joel and Jacqueline Anidjar Email: joel@actionpublicadjusters.com, anidjar5329@gmail.com www.actionpublicadjusters.com Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science (IMACS) Position: Computer Co-host/Assistant Contact: Taylor Leighton Email: tleighton@imacs.org www.imacs.org Galium Capital - Real Estate Private Equity Position: Acquisitions and Asset Management Analyst/Associate Contact: Liat Tanur Email: ltanur@galiumcapital.com www.galiumcapital.com KOL HILLEL | Scheck Hillel Community School

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ALUMNI REUNIONS

Class of 2010 - 10-Year Reunion

Alumni Gathering in Israel

Thanksgiving Alumni Gathering on Campus

Class of 2011 - 10-Year Reunion

Alumni Basketball Tournament in Memory of Sam Mizraji ‘09, z”l

UPCOMING REUNIONS!

Class of 2016: 5-Year Reunion, September 24, 2022 Class of 2012: 10-Year Reunion, October 1, 2022 Class of 2022: 20-Year Reunion, November 26, 2022 Page 16

THE LION FUND W E R OA R TO G E T H E R

Thank you to our generous donors who supported Scheck Hillel throughout the 2021-2022 school year! Your support helped us create meaningful opportunities for our students and school.

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WE ROAR LOUDER WHEN WE ROAR TOGETHER!

May 11-18 was We Roar Together Week, an amazing time filled with ruach, fun and mostly, Lion Pride! It was also the perfect time to introduce our recently-created Lion Fund.

Throughout the week, we held multiple activities to share and gather as a community in support of our school. The main goal was to create awareness of how important it is to participate in supporting Scheck Hillel and how gifts from our community make a difference and create countless possibilities for our students.

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WE ROAR TOGETHER WEEK! LAG BAOMER BASH

To celebrate We Roar Together Week, Scheck Hillel hosted an unforgettable Lag BaOmer Bash. With more than 250 attendees, the evening was filled with music, dance, and learning.

It was the perfect opportunity to spend time together and share the love for our school as the amazing community we are! Special thanks to event sponsors Action Public Adjusters, Joel Anidjar; Jassi & Co. Creative; the Shekel Family and HIP/PTA.

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THE LION FUND

Scheck Hillel Community School’s Lion Fund enhances the building blocks of our educational program.

Annual gifts to the Lion Fund make an immediate and lasting difference for our students. They are an investment in our mission, vision and values: shaping who our children will become, chai to chai.

A gift to the Lion Fund ensures boundless opportunities to: • Attract and develop outstanding faculty and staff • Create new and exciting programs that integrate General and Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language • Extend financial aid to students and families committed to Jewish day school education • Enhance arts, athletics and leadership programs • Enrich the student experience with state-of-the-art technology, innovative curriculum, and classroom resources • Cultivate lifelong Jewish identity and love for Israel • Strengthen rising generations, honoring those who came before us and those to come • And more!

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WE ROAR TOGETHER

Every family is asked to support our Lion Fund as the goal is to reach 100% participation. This symbolizes a collective investment in academic excellence and Jewish continuity via the Scheck Hillel experience. Your unrestricted gift to the Lion Fund grants us the flexibility to allocate funds to areas in greatest need. You can also match your philanthropic passions with the school’s fundraising priorities by giving to areas of personal interest: Academics, Arts, Athletics, Jewish Life & Ahavat Yisrael, Kulanu Scholarship Fund, Student Life & Leadership, Faculty and Staff, and Alumni.

For more information, please contact our Development office: give@eHillel.org | 305.931.2831 x279 KOL HILLEL | Scheck Hillel Community School

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BUSINESS PARTNERS GOLD

Proud Student Life and Leadership Program Sponsor

Proud Business Directory Sponsor

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BUSINESS PARTNERS PEARL

For more information, please e-mail give@eHillel.org or call 305.931.2831x826. *As of July 2022

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In Loving Memory

Mina Gonen z”l 41 Years of Service

Zena Zukowsky Parker z”l 28 Years of Service