JCDS Annual Report 2014

ANNUAL REPORT 2014/5774

OUR MISSION

‫החזון שלנו‬ ABOUT THE COVER Last year’s kindergarten students went on a field trip to Gore Place where they enjoyed the beautiful weather and carefully observed small buds on trees.

JCDS

IN THIS ISSUE Our Mission Message from the Head of School Message from the Board President Our Core Values Highlights from 2013-2014 School Finances 2013-2014 Matters of Taste 2013 Our Donors

PORTRAIT OF A J C D S G R A D U AT E Our integrated curriculum weaves together learning in multiple subjects and assures that JCDS students graduate as competent, contemplative, and creative young adolescents, navigating with confidence in a world of rapidly changing information. Our graduates routinely place into the highest level courses available at their high schools and go on to succeed at top-tier educational institutions. Learn more at jcdsboston.org/alumni

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JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School, is committed to providing a premier education that: • nurtures each student’s capacity for intellectual discovery and decision-making within a respectful, pluralist, bilingual Hebrew-English environment,

• gives our graduates the ability to create their futures informed

by Jewish values, texts and culture, and to make a difference in their communities and the world,

• kindles the flame of lifelong learning in all its constituencies and serves as an inspirational model of innovative, effective and joyful teaching and learning beyond the school.

For more information about JCDS, visit www.jcdsboston.org

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

‫דבר המנהלת‬

”‫ ואוזן חכמים תבקש דעת‬,‫“לב נבון ִיקנה דעת‬ ‫ פסוק טו‬,‫משלי פרק יח‬

“The mind of an intelligent man acquires knowledge, the ears of the wise seek out knowledge” From its inception, JCDS has been a school committed to innovation and growth for its students and ongoing learning for its faculty. We are continuing this legacy each year as we find new ways to enhance our academic program.

Well-known educational thinker, Roland Barth noted, “Teachers and students go hand in hand as learners — or they don’t go at all.” A critical part of improving the education our children receive is to invest in the professional development of our faculty, which we have done in the areas of Tanakh and technology integration this past year.

Last fall, we joined a two-year initiative, entitled Standards and Benchmarks, run by the Jewish Theological Seminary and supported in part by the AVI CHAI Foundation, to strengthen our Tanakh program. This initiative focuses on new methods for lesson planning, instruction, and assessment. Some of the early results of our teachers’ work include strengthening the school-wide arc of our Tanakh curriculum, clarifying our content choices, creating developmentally appropriate goals and assessments for each grade level, and increasing collaboration among our K-8 Tanakh faculty.

Our teachers are also collaborating more in the area of educational technology. While we do not view technology as a panacea for all that ails education, we do believe that it is an important tool in the hands of teachers. With the addition of iPads for each of our teachers, they are now able to even better differentiate their instruction. For example, in first grade math, some students use iPads to practice their math facts while the teacher explains new concepts to other students. This equipment also allows teachers to

devise different curricular activities that take advange of the advanced programs and capabilities of the new technology.

We also established a teacher leader position in the area of technology so that teachers can receive the necessary training to use the new equipment and to learn about new educational resources for their individual classrooms. With the addition of Chromebooks for our Middle School students, our children are afforded new educational possibilities.

In addition to developing our children’s critical thinking skills and academic strengths, we also focus on their character development. As part of this effort, we partnered for the first time with Understanding Our Differences, an organization that helps students become more aware of, and comfortable with, people with disabilities. This is just one of the ways we prepare our children to meet and collaborate with people different from themselves with empathy, confidence, and openness.

I delight in the fact that each year our students, along with our teachers, continue to grow and to learn. These advancements, however, are only possible with the support of our generous donors. Your help is essential to this sacred endeavor. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and your support of our school. We, together, can be very proud of the different ways in which we have improved and strengthened our children’s educational experience in the last year.

B’shalom,

Dr. Susie Tanchel Head of School

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FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

‫דבר נשיאת חבר הנאמנים‬ Along with the JCDS Board of Trustees, I want to express my great appreciation to our head of school, Dr. Susie Tanchel for the level of collaboration and trust she has established with our board. This excellent working relationship allows both Susie and the board to work in concert to solidify the mission of our wonderful school. Thank you for your commitment to JCDS and your generous support of our institution in 2013.

Last year continued to be a year of growth and reflection for JCDS. From the planting of trees and plants by the school entrance to the enhancements and national recognition of the school’s science and technology program, JCDS was a vibrant and energetic place to be in 2013!

JCDS Annual Campaign JCDS relies upon the loyal and generous support of parents, community members, alumni, grandparents, and staff to cover the school costs that tuition does not. We are very pleased to report that last year, 96% of our parent body participated in the Annual Campaign effort, with a $63,621 increase in dollars raised compared to last year. These funds are key to support the substantial commitment to financial aid and financial diversity at JCDS, as well as to support and enhance programs throughout the school. We give special thanks to our team of many loyal and dedicated Annual Fund volunteers, led by parents Marion Menzin and Yonina Hoffman-Wanderer.

Generations Endowment Program Two years ago, JCDS was one of six local Jewish day schools selected to participate in an endowment program, Generations, run by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE), and the AVI CHAI Foundation. The goal of this program is to raise funds through endowment gifts to JCDS. These important funds will provide a steady, reliable stream of income for JCDS. Building our endowment will help ensure economic diversity in our school, provide opportunities and salary support for our exemplary professionals, and allow us to maintain and improve our facilities. There are few other investments that

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can produce returns as meaningful as an endowment gift, and we all urge you to consider this gesture to JCDS. Affordability The JCDS Board of Trustees remains deeply invested in examining tuition affordability and ensuring the socioeconomic diversity of the school. We continue to work with national foundations, schools, and thought leaders to find ways to reduce costs and ensure that as many families as possible can afford Jewish day school tuition. A cost and affordability task force, comprised of members of our finance committee as well as several community members, continues to look carefully at finding creative ways to work on affordability, while ensuring the long-term health of the school.

Strategic Plan Last winter, Dr. Susie Tanchel and I asked board member Stephanie Listokin to lead a new strategic planning process to provide direction and insight for the school for the next three to five years. This work builds upon a strategic plan that was presented to the school community in 2009. Along with a larger strategic planning executive committee comprised of parents, community members, alumni, and staff, this group has begun to refine our vision for the future of JCDS. The working groups for the strategic plan have begun formulating benchmarks and standards for several key areas, and are busy interviewing staff, parents, and community members. We expect to provide a final report to the community in the spring of 2015.

Thank you for your generous and enthusiastic support of JCDS. Our unique community day school continues to thrive, and we appreciate and relish the support from so many of our parents and community members.

Sara Riedner Brown Board President

For more information about JCDS, visit www.jcdsboston.org

O U R CO R E VA LU E S

‫ערכי היסוד שלנו‬ WHOLE CHILD

INTENTIONAL PLURALISM

At JCDS each child is known by the faculty and administration. A culture of caring teachers, parents, and peers supports the high aspirations of our hard working students. This Whole Child approach leads to students who grow to be the best version of themselves.

JCDS fosters curiosity, cherishes varied perspectives, engages students and welcomes every family as a partner. Intentional Pluralism embraces families from a broad range of Jewish expression, practice, and belief through our shared traditions,

‫נפש בריאה בגוף בריא‬

‫פלורליזם‬

texts, and language.

HEBREW & ENGLISH T H R O U G H O U T T H E D AY

‫עברית‬

In the cutting-edge Hebrew instruction program, JCDS students experience and learn in both Hebrew and English Throughout the Day in a single, integrated curriculum, which connects our teaching units across disciplines and between Jewish and General studies.

JOYFUL JEWISH

ACADEMIC

COMMUNITY

EXCELLENCE

JCDS is a Joyful Jewish Community that learns and celebrates together in rich, colorful, and meaningful ways.

The creative community spirit and school mission go well beyond the walls of JCDS, for events like life cycle celebrations, Shabbat meals,

The JCDS course of study is rigorous and intentional, yet flexible and personalized. Academic Excellence is built on strong skills, citizenship, and Jewish literacy set in a nurturing and relaxed atmosphere.

‫קהילה‬

‫לימודים‬

and weekend soccer games.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2013-2014

‫ארועים בולטים משנת תשע”ד‬ Sounds of children learning flooded the hallways all year long: students asking each other questions, reading verses of Torah, and singing favorite Hebrew songs. Highlighted here are five programs from the 2013-2014 academic year that most exemplified each of our core values.

Lower School Assessment for Learning

Understanding Our Differences Gateways, Boston’s central agency for Jewish special education, recently received a grant from the Ruderman Family Foundation to bring the Understanding our Differences curriculum to Jewish day schools. The curriculum is designed to help children be inclusive and accepting of differences without fear or anxiety, and to “see the person and not the disability.” JCDS is fortunate to be one of the first participants in this important program.

Last Spring, JCDS third graders participated in Understanding Our Differences units on deafness and hard of hearing, as well as blindness and low vision. During both units, students learned about the anatomy behind related conditions, and were exposed to different adaptive technologies that are used to assist in daily activities.

Each unit had a Jewish component, encouraging compassion, tolerance, and derekh eretz (ethical living). As Elke, now in fourth grade, explains, “In a way, we are all deaf or blind. If someone is gossiping about you and you don’t know about it, you can’t see or hear it. It’s the same thing.”

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WHOLE CHILD

JCDS Lower School teachers have embraced an “assessment for learning” model in literacy classrooms as a means of improving teaching and learning. This model, which is also called formative assessment, allows teachers and students to collect data regularly to provide continuous feedback and to adjust ongoing lessons and strategies. To start, the teacher determines which reading strategies his or her students are ready for, and then demonstrates these strategies. The students then read independently while the teacher meets with individuals or small groups of students to see how they are applying the strategy to their reading. At the end of the day, the teacher looks at the results of the independent reading conferences and uses this data to determine what should happen the next day in class. Do some students need more practice? Do some students need to have the strategy explained again? As the students mature, the responsibility of assessing work becomes a partnership. This model supports students in their development to become selfdirected, lifelong learners.

Purim Carnival The Purim Carnival was completely designed and run by JCDS Middle School students. The project was originally presented to the students as a way to contribute to the joyful Purim atmosphere, but it quickly evolved into something much more complex. As booth concepts began to develop, the students had many considerations to discuss: What safety measures would be necessary for booths that involve potentially dangerous elements? How would the games be set up fairly so that all students have an equal chance of winning? How would they address food allergies for booths with edible prizes?

On the day of the carnival, it was clear how much work was put into each game.

As seventh grader, Ilana, put it so simply, “teamwork makes the dream work!”

JOYFUL JEWISH COMMUNITY

STEM Day JCDS STEM Day is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. This past March, students participated in an entire day of developmentally appropriate, hands-on workshops that explored different topics and professions including urban design, neurogenetics, dentistry, robotics, and chemistry. At the end of the day, the students were treated to original raps about science by keynote speaker and alumni parent, Dr. Jonathan Garlick.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Fluency & Tikkun Olam At JCDS, Hebrew is taught through meaningful and age-appropriate materials. The philosophy behind this teaching approach is that when students experience the context in which they are learning Hebrew as engaging and challenging, the vocabulary becomes a vehicle for authentic communication. As part of the seventh and eighth grade Hebrew curriculum, students looked at examples of other people’s dreams and aspirations, such as Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who is known for her activism for rights to education for women. Then, the students learned about the steps and planning that go into creating a non-profit organization. At the end of the unit, the students created their own non-profit concepts and presented to their peers in Hebrew.

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SCHOOL FINANCES 2013-2014

‫ שנת תשע”ד‬- ‫תקציב ביה’’ס‬

The financial strength of JCDS has once again improved over the prior year. Many factors contributed to this: increased enrollment, reduced mortgage payments and debt service, and increased philanthrophy. Our enrollment of 206 students is strong and stable.

The success of the Krupp Challenge, which generated gifts and pledges totalling $3 million three years ago, continued to enable us to reduce our mortgage payments last year and this benefit will remain for the next two years. Cash received from the Krupp pledge payments allowed repayment toward our principal mortgage of an additional $300,000 in 2013.

Debt service, as a percentage of total expenditures, has declined from 16.2% for 2011-2012 to 8.0% for 2013-2014.

While the Krupp Challenge made a significant impact on the reduction in debt service, its achievement increased our position to re-negotiate and reduce its interest rate from 5.27% to 3.6% through the efforts of our former treasurer, Michael Bentley. We remain very grateful for his efforts. Contributions at JCDS have increased total giving (unrestricted, temporary restricted, and permanently restricted) by more than $220,000 over last year’s totals. The mortgage principal has also declined by $494,449.

The JCDS Statement of Financial Positions also shows positive improvements. Cash on hand and investments increased by more than $350,000. Consistent with other small, nonprofit institutions, and with the counsel of our Finance Committee, these additional liquid assets will, for the first time ever, provide a safety net to fund needed emergency repairs to the building or equipment without having an impact on the educational program. For example, the heating and air conditioning systems are more than fifty years old and, as such, are nearing the end of their useful lives.

In summary, the improved financial strength and steady enrollment allows JCDS to cultivate a vibrant academic program, invest in our faculty’s professional growth, and make the necessary repairs and improvements to our building.

Fiscal 2014 Expenses

Fiscal 2014 Revenue

11%

4%

76%

16%

75%

4%

Tuition* 76%

Salaries and Benefits 75%

Contributions 16%

Debt Service 8%

Grants 4%

Supplies and Services 11%

Other Income 4%

Facilities 6%

*Net of financial aid of $1,392,805

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS

FISCAL 2014

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

1,841,044

1,661,201

26,979

65,950

321,706

570,514

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVABLE PREPAID EXPENSES TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS INVESTMENTS LAND, BUILIDNG AND EQUIPMENT, NET INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET TOTAL ASSETS

FISCAL 2013

33,489

56,700

2,223,218

2,354,365

424,437

212,161

9,440,001

9,592,368

117,251

125,627

12,204,907

12,284,521

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES

FISCAL 2014

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCURED EXPENSES

FISCAL 2013

145,280

129,768

CUSTODIAL FUNDS PAYABLE

28,003

32,690

DEPOSITS PAYABLE

81,945

84,250

523,105

605,650

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

DEFERRED REVENUE

778,333

852,358

MORTGAGE NOTE PAYABLE

5,418,732

5,913,181

TOTAL LIABILITIES

6,197,065

6,765,539

4,967,334

4,334,099

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED

840,550

1,031,425

PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED

199,958

153,458

6,007,842

5,518,982

12,204,907

12,284,521

NET ASSETS UNRESTRICTED

TOTAL NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITES INCOME OPERATING REVENUES

FISCAL 2014

FISCAL 2013

4,126,727

3,860,747

CONTRIBUTIONS (RESTRICTED,UNRESTRICTED & SPECIAL EVENTS, NET)

856,374

628,999

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

152,849

132,812

GRANTS

168,770

188,692

94,548

69,437

5,399,268

4,880,686

3,574,102

3,442,624

996,447

948,504

TUITION ‐ net of financial aid of $1,392,805 and $1,322,603

OTHER INCOME TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE

OPERATING EXPENSES PROGRAM SERVICES GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUND RAISING TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

339,859

430,800

4,910,408

4,821,928

488,860

58,758

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

5,518,982

5,460,224

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

6,007,842

5,518,982

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G R E AT D O N O R S & V O L U N T E E R S MAKE THIS WORK POSSIBLE! Matters of Taste Like the JCDS community, our signature fundraising event, Matters of Taste, was warmly personal, full of variety, and intellectually stimulating. We are eternally grateful to longtime JCDS parents, Noni and Izhar Amony, who not only chaired the event, but have also contributed to JCDS in countless ways over the years. The Armonys organized over 200 guests who dined at 18 dinners at 18 fabulous homes with special guests including: • • •

Evan Falchuk, Founder the United Independent Party Adam Grossman, VP of Marketing and Brand Development for the Red Sox Reyna Simnegar, Persian Kosher Cookbook Author.

Matters of Taste provides essential support to the JCDS Annual Fund, which enables JCDS to maximize support to families attending our school, to enrich our outstanding academic curriculum — including a cutting-edge Hebrew proficiency program and a new K–2 STEM initiative — and to create a joyful and vibrant environment where students, teachers, and parents alike come together to celebrate a love of learning and Jewish values. We thank the host families who opened their homes, and the speakers who inspired us while we delighted our palates, fed our minds, and supported JCDS in the process.

Savor the date for this year’s Matters of Taste: Sunday, March 29, 2015! Please visit www.mattersoftaste.org for additional information.

Sara Riedner Brown, President Michael Bentley, Treasurer Fiona Epstein, Clerk

Made Possible by You

Kathy Green, Honorary

We are pleased to have donors who give generously to an array of curriculum areas. Our children benefit greatly from the many volunteers who give of their time, passion, and energy.

Math Related iPad Apps One significant gift last year introduced specific math related iPad apps to our first grade class.

The apps allowed the students to get instant and individualized feedback for each child. With the use of this tool, the teachers had extra time to meet with students individually to assess and support their learning.

Electronics Elective Class Another donor provided the necessary items for our electronics elective class to assemble a computer and begin assembling a 3D printer. The students who participated in this special project benefited from this new opportunity for active learning.

Through Your Participation...

We are grateful for our many dedicated volunteers who provide invaluable service and make our fundraising activities so successful. Last year, the parent campaign reached 96% in participation.

We greatly appreciate all the individuals who helped with our athletics and afterschool programs.

We could not hold Matters of Taste or Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day without the chairs and volunteer teams who help make these events enjoyable.

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2013-2014 Board of Trustees

For more information about JCDS, visit www.jcdsboston.org

Alex Sagan, Past President Arnee Winshall, Founding Chair Noamit Erel Armony Claudia Davidoff Nicole Lieberman Gann Alex Gurevich Shoshana Jacobs Sari Korman Nicole Lamberg Devra Lasden Stephanie Listokin Adele Newman Howie Rodenstein Ellen Rubin Carey Schwartz Tom Schwarz Dean Solomon Judy Zabin

‫בזכות נדבנים ומתנדבים‬ ‫עבודתינו מתאפשרת‬ Your donations to the JCDS Annual Campaign underwrite academic programs, professional development for JCDS faculty and staff, and the flexible tuition fund that allows JCDS to welcome a diverse range of families into this community.

Thank you for your support!

‫תודה רבה עבור תמיכתכם‬

$50,000 and over Joanne and Paul Egerman Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation Sari Korman and John Hunt Bonnie and Marty Tenenbaum $18,000 - $49,999 Anonymous (3) Noamit Erel Armony and Izhar Armony Katya Brezgunova and Igor Gomberg Gayle and Jerry Klusky Ellen and Michael Rubin $10,000 - $17,999 Anonymous (2) Combined Jewish Philanthropies/ Gelfand Family Charitable Trust Joan and Peter Hoffman Claudia Davidoff and Joseph Kahan Lizbeth and George Krupp Shiri and Ilan Segev Rosalyn and Richard Slifka $5,000 - $9,999 Betsy Hecker and John Barter Lois and Milton Cail Debra Gelber and Avrom Pfeffer

$2,500 - $4,999 Shoshana Jacobs and David Charytan Yukiko and Eran Egozy Lillian Freedman Nicole Lieberman Gann and Joshua Gann Stephanie Karger Kraft Family Foundation Gilda and Alfred (z”l) Slifka Ruth Weinrib and Paul Weiss

Lenie and Richard Fraiman The Joseph and Anna Gartner Foundation Catharyn and Mike Gildesgame Alexander Gurevich Rabbi Susan Harris Amy and John Herrera Susan Hirsh Devra and Donald Lasden Sharon Levin and Rabbi David Lerner Emily Beck and Jon Levisohn $1,000 - $2,499 Stephanie and Yair Listokin Anonymous Peggy and Marvin Menzin Jill and Marc Baker Lisa and Mark Moellman Colette Cwyes-Bentley and Adele and Andrew Newman Michael Bentley Elizabeth Waksman and Darren Orbach Barbara Lapidas-Brown and Or Hadash Dr. Larry Brown Fiona Epstein and Jon Pollack Sara Riedner Brown and Stephen Brown Shulamit and Jehuda Reinharz Margaret and Chaim Charytan Susie and Howie Rodenstein Combined Jewish Philanthropies Sarah Luria and Tom Schwarz Constantino, Richards & Rizzo, LLP Robyn and Bruce Shoulson Pamela and Robert Cutler Nicole Lamberg and Adam Shyevitch Sara and Andrew Dauber Maria Socolovsky Elliot and Eloise Kaplan Family Fund of Judith Katz and Dean Solomon the Minneapolis Foundation Michelle Barmazel and Kevin Steinberg Fran Elovitz Tamar and Philip Warburg Rachel and William Foster Jennifer and Amiel Weinstock

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

‫תודה רבה עבור תמיכתכם‬ Shelley and Steven Weinstock Arnee R. Winshall Judy and Albert Zabin $500 - $999 Lee Silverstone and Phillip Bakalchuk Jim Beck Ifat and Yaniv Bejerano Smadar and Jaime Belkind Gerson Dina and Paul Berger Sarah Meyers and Dan Berman Anita and Abe Bers Harvey Bock Claire and Daniel Caine Chelsea Hebrew Free School Hanania Cohen Susan and Stewart Cook Jone and Allen Dalezman Beth and Ronny Drapkin Dena and Gary Elovitz Nancy and Peter Finn Zelda and Elkan Gamzu Peni A. Garber Winnie Sandler Grinspoon and Steven Grinspoon Terri and Rich Grogan Rachel Sagan and Steven Gutherz Allison Cook and David Hirsh Elizabeth and Edward Jacobs Kamens Family Charitable Gift Fund Dr. Susan Tanchel and Jennifer Kaplan Maribeth and Ted Kaptchuk Idit Klein Miriam Hoffman Kleiner and Steven Kleiner Deborah Simonds and Stuart Kolodner Alisa Berger and Samuel Moyn Sarah Markovitz and Jacob Pinnolis Miriam Newman and Michael Pinnolis

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Suzanne Priebatsch Michal and Yuval Ramon Randi Berkowitz and Jonathan Regosin Julie Arnow and Michael Rosenbaum Ruth Langer and Jonathan Sarna Margery Sokoloff and Jeffrey Shoulson Judith and George Small Sandy and David Tall Jeane Ungerleider Martha Hausman and Rabbi Andrew Vogel Sharon and Fred Wexler Luz Arevalo and Ed Zabin $250 - $499 Elisa Deener-Agus and Michael Agus Shirley Baker Jerome Bloom Marci and Joram Borenstein Shira Deener and David Chodirker Ann and Sidney Cramer Marlene and Larry Engelhart Talia and Yoni Engelhart Harriet Feinberg Sari and Walter Gazda Shiri Katz Gershon and Yaniv Gershon Dena and Jason Glasgow Claudia Marbach and Daniel Jackson Elizabeth and Daniel Jick Eileen and Morton Kahan Rebbitzen Rhoda and Rabbi Sylvan Kamens Charlotte Ross and Matthew Katz Gail and Rabbi Ira Korinow Arleen Kulin Chana and Josh Kutin Lisa and Rabbi Daniel Lehmann Susan Rodgin and Warren Manning Susan and Bob Martuza

Marsha Mushlin Michele and Meyer Potashman Guy Sapirstein Ethel and Lester Segal Norma and Mel Shakun Naava Frank and Gregg Stern Nancy Vineberg Krystyna and David Wolf Dorit and Ofer Zmiri $100 - $249 Anonymous (2) Robin and Matthew Adwin Michelle and Scott Aronson Barbara Bach Shelley and Steve (z”l) Baker Shelly Bazes-Bard and Rabbi Dov Bard Leslie and Laurence Bazer Julia Khodor Beloborodov and Mark Beloborodov Joshua Bers Mara and Joel Bloom James Cohen Barbra Batshalom and Moshe Cohen Yoninah and Michael Cramer Orly Mishan and Timothy Crawford Yael and Eyal Dvir Karen Naimer and Jeremy Eichler Susan and Lenny Fuld Julie and Ronen Gal-Or Celia and Dr. Steve Gamm Karin and Amnon Gavish Laura Green and David Golan Cheryl and Norman Gordon Sarah and Joshua Gortler Amy and Steven Gortler Beth and Julian Gott Jeffrey Grossman Ruth and Richard Grossman

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Sherry Israel Carole and Samuel Jabbawy Ronda and Joshua Jacobson Sandy Falk and Rabbi Dan Judson Marcia and Rabbi Alvan Kaunfer Deborah Kintish Lori Kipnes Sharon and Igo Krebs Orit Kent and Meir Lakein Annette and Richard Lakein John Langell, Jr. Randi and Darby Leigh Marhsa and Michael Levin Karen and Joseph Linitz Shlomit and Howard Lipton Beth Silverberg Marx and Daniel Marx Susan Weiner and Jason Mazur Lynnie and Dr. David Mirvis Thea Breite and Susan Moser Nelnet Business Solutions, Inc. Elizabeth and Robert Pressman Cynthia Shulak-Rome and Dan Rome Barbara Rubin Lesley Litman and Bill Rubin Jill and Lawrence Sandberg Deborah Wieder and Philip Schuchert Michael Segal Danya Handelsman and Jed Shugerman Orna and Jonathan Siegel Bryna and David Silbert Lynne and Gary Smith Rachel Goldberg and Brian Sokol Anna and Ira Spool SSG Boston Jocelyn Segal Tarkoff and Joseph Tarkoff Alissa and David Talamo Rosalen Vineberg Ana Gordon Volpi and Matthew Volpi Felice and Mark Whittum Candice and Howard Wolk Up to $100 Anonymous Jennifer Stone and Stevan Abelson

Jean Abramson Mara and Stephane Acel-Green Geraldine and Edward Aron Debra and Aaron Askanase Joelle Hochman and Chris Austil Joanne Baker Christine Battista Marina Bers Nancy and Jacob Bloom Michelle and Michael Boyle Irina Kader-Braginsky and Leonid Braginsky Diana Burns Nancy Connery Deborah Barolsky and Charles Deily Lee Delph Elise and Mark Dwortzan Sara Susskind and Thomas Fine Beth Polasky and Sam Furgang Mimi and Lester Gammon Anita and Dennis Gelbart Suzanne Gelber Leah and Ben Gordon Jen and Seth Gordon Marina Gorny Samara Hendin Kimberly and Elias Herb Cindy and Daniel Jacobs Renana and Ron Kadden Rebecca and Yoni Kadden Lori Harrison-Kahan and David Kahan Rachel Pressman Kaunfer and Oren Kaunfer Raanan Korinow Ellen and Michael Krause-Grosman Rabbi Sue Fendrick and Ben Kruskal Debra and Ricky Kurzman Kitty Stein and John Langell Paula Levine Sasha Bergmann Lichtenstein and Benyamin Lichtenstein Sylvia Lilienthal Naomi Gurt Lind and William Lind Shira and Rudie Lion

We have tried to be as accurate as possible in our listings. We apologize for any errors that may appear. Please contact the Development Office at 617-972-1733 with any requests for future listings.

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Ayelet Lipton Ilana and Natan Margalit Cheryl Weiner and Jared Matas Jackie Rosenbloom and Jeffrey Mazur Lara Michal Skarf and Joshua Meyer Dr. Iris L. Miller Tamar Biala and Yehudah Mirsky Tova Mirvis Edna Perlmutter Tamar and Michael Propp Susan and Erwin Riedner Ziva Mann and Ezra Robison Judith Rosenbaum and Rabbi Or Rose Aviva and Jeremy Rothman-Shore Stanley Sacks Stephen Sacks Emma Sandler Laura and Joel Segel Laura Shakun Susan Shane David Siegel Lisa Wasserman Sivan and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan Rabbi Elyse Winick and David Small Francene and Cantor Scott Sokol Dr. Elaine and Dr. Sion Soleymani Linda Hsu and Marc Steinberg Judith Stone Shirley R. Swardlick Richard Taylor Miriam Bernstein and Joshua B. Tenenbaum Mikhail Vainshtein Yonina Hoffman-Wanderer and Jeremy Wanderer Lisa Kempler and Bruce Weinstock Melinda and Fred Whittum Stanley Wolf Jessica and Efraim Yudewitz

Thank you

‫תודה רבה‬

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTNERED WITH JCDS, BOSTON’S JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL THROUGH YOUR 2013-2014 DONATIONS. YOUR GENEROSITY KINDLES THE FLAME OF A PLURALIST, JOYFUL, JEWISH EDUCATION.

JCDS

20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

57 Stanley Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472

Tel. 617-972-1733

Fax 617-972-1736

www.jcdsboston.org