The Jewish Home | FEBRUARY 11, 2016
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Rambam Leadership and Chesed Awards
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number of students at Rambam Mesivta were recognized for their leadership, chesed, and school service at a recent assembly. Daniel Kurman and Jonny Weisel earned Chesed Awards for being responsible for raising thousands of dollars for various charities and successfully running blood, can, and toy drives. Jonathan Welgrin and Pinny Verstandig also received Chesed Awards for organizing a Rambam Community Bake Sale that raised hundreds of dollars to help repair a Sefer Torah for IDF Soldiers.
Sophomore Effie Klein was rec-
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ognized for his role in davening and assisting in running the Rambam Minyan, while senior Yoni Nirenberg, who is now working closely with Stand With Us, was rewarded for his Israel Advocacy. Sruli Sandler earned two awards, one for winning the Contest of the Month History Challenge and one for School Service, “being the first to show up and the last to leave,” as his plaque declared. Boaz Aeder, Gabe Kessler, and
Yitzy Lisker accepted their Leadership Awards as the force behind the school’s Entrepreneur Club. The Club is planning a trip to LaunchPadLI, a Long Island-based Venture Capitalist group, as well as a trip to the 92nd St. Y to dialogue with Robert Herjavec of Shark Tank fame. Avi Skurnik was given a “Masmid of the Semester” Award for his diligence in learning and Moses Bibi, the mastermind behind a sock drive that netted more socks than other school was handed a Chesed Award. The ceremony concluded with Rabbi Shlomo Kovitz receiving the “Rebbe of the Semester” Award. The talmidim surrounded him with affection and cheers as he graciously accepted the award. In many cases the eye is on building the leaders of tomorrow. It is truly exceptional to recognize that in many cases, the leaders of tomorrow have arrived today and are already making a tremendous impact on the school, community, and the world at large.