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THE POWER OF FOUR WORDS

Jewish Day School education is indisputably the most influential determinant of a person’s future commitment to Jewish life, to the Jewish community and to Jewish continuity. Study after study validates the fact that students who attend a Jewish day school are disproportionately more likely to be more committed to every aspect of Jewish life than those who did not attend a Jewish day school. The latest study, sponsored by the Avi Chai Foundation, and just published this past fall, shows that a disproportionate number of non-Orthodox day school graduates between the ages of 22 and 40 hold leadership positions in the Jewish community. Two significant conclusions can be made from this study: the findings indicate a high engagement of young American Jews in the Jewish community, and prove that significant funding of intensive Jewish educational experiences does pay off. There is no question that the more Jewish children we can educate in our Jewish day schools, the stronger our Jewish community will be in the future. This is nothing new. Jews throughout history always knew that the key to a bright and strong future was a sound Jewish education. It truly behooves every Jew in Detroit to work together to fill every seat at Hillel and in every other Jewish day school in Detroit. There are few alternatives to a serious, rich and literate Jewish day school education. Jewish camping experiences and trips to Israel are also known to be powerful determinants to Jewish living, though nothing provides as much depth, knowledge and skill as the day school experience. How do we get this message out to the community? How do we help fellow Jews gain an understanding that Jewish day schools will have an impact on their lives whether they send their children or not? It is a challenge to effectively market Hillel and to tell the compelling story of day school education to the larger community. Our best marketing technique is word of mouth. It is crucial that parents, former parents, grandparents, and others in our community who understand the importance of day school education be the primary advocates of the school and encourage family, friends and neighbors to take a serious look.

Steve Freedman Other techniques include advertising, promoting our mission and core values, and getting our message out in as many ways as possible. To that end, I am pleased to announce that Hillel has just developed a new “tag line” that will be included in most of our publications and advertising. The tag line is “Instilling Goodness. Inspiring Greatness.” This tag line is another way to express the impact of a Hillel education in just four words. How does this tag line express the essence of Hillel? How does Hillel instill goodness and inspire greatness? In this issue of the Divrei, alumni, current students, former parents, professional staff, and others have been invited to share their thoughts on how Hillel instills goodness and inspires greatness. I promise that you will be inspired by the thoughts and articles written by former and current members of the Hillel community. Once you have read this issue of the Divrei, you will understand why this tag line was chosen and how Hillel has and continues to instill goodness and inspire greatness in our students.

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by Rabbi Jonathan Berger, Rabbi in Residence

Out of the Classroom, Onto the Farm: Building Character in a Potato Field

ast April, I traveled to Israel with Hillel Day School’s eighth graders. And every step of the way, at every stop on our itinerary, I felt like I was in some educators’ paradise. What made the trip so special? It was the chance to see our students in action, to see them bring to life all the values they had learned in school. So much of what we do at Hillel—like at any elementary school—is equivalent to constructing a foundation for a building. The higher a building is to reach, the more critical its foundation becomes. But just as years may pass after a foundation is poured before a skyscraper is completed, it can also take years for the real benefits of a Hillel education to manifest. We seek to instill goodness; we strive to inspire greatness—but those qualities can take time to fully develop. Often, our proudest moments come years later, when our alumni visit us and tell us how Hillel helped prepare them for high school, college, life. But last April, in Israel with my students, I felt like I was being given an amazing glimpse of a wonderful future. Everywhere we went, our students received glowing compliments. “They know so much; where’d they learn all this?” “They are so polite!” “I couldn’t believe how quickly they got their hands dirty and picked those potatoes!” “They really helped each other through that cave!” Of course, as their teacher, I loved hearing that people were impressed with what they had learned. But because I had taught many of them myself, I wasn’t surprised at what they knew. And at Hillel, we stress derekh eretz, treating everyone with honor and respect; it is one of our core values. So, I wasn’t surprised that our eighth graders acted with derekh eretz towards everyone they met. Potato harvesting was another matter. As part of our trip, we worked with the organization Leket to gather produce that would otherwise have rotted in the field; it would then be distributed to people who would otherwise go hungry. Our students simply aren’t used to farm work; they have no experience picking fruits and vegetables. How would they respond to the challenge—would they recoil from the dirt, or try to find a way to avoid sweating? 4

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Rabbi Jonathan Berger From kindergarten on, our students work to help the less fortunate. They contribute to coat drives and food drives; they raise money for people in need. Our eighth graders had talked about food insecurity in school, so they really understood what they were doing and why. For this reason, no one complained; no one said “I didn’t come to Israel to pick vegetables.” They dove right in, and in just an hour, our students harvested over 1,200 pounds of potatoes! Throughout their years at Hillel, we had worked to instill goodness—and in Israel, we saw that goodness in living color. And what does it mean to inspire greatness? There are, after all, many kinds of greatness—but the most powerful, I think, involve the ability to collaborate, to bring out the best in others, to be an effective and inspirational team leader. On each of our hikes, as we crawled through caves, as we rappelled down cliff faces, one fact stood out: our students helped one another. They encouraged each other to persevere, to conquer fears, to master challenges. Every day, we saw them inspiring greatness. And where had they learned to do so? At Hillel. Ask any of our alumni about their trip to Israel. You’ll hear about how fun and exciting it was; you’ll hear about how it deepened their relationship with their friends, to Judaism and the Jewish people, and the State of Israel. If you listen carefully to what they say, you will sense the goodness of their character—and the greatness that lies inside them, which will emerge as they grow, will come shining through.

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We have the opportunity to instill goodness and inspire greatness everyday

One of the most special things about Hillel Day School is not only the performances and the public events, but also the quiet way in which we instill goodness each day in our students through our core Jewish values that are integrated into our classroom lessons. Every year the children learn about Tikkun Olam – Perfecting the World – and the importance of finding ways to preserve the beautiful world G-d has given us. In third grade, there is a major emphasis on the “3 R’s” – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. In their Science classes, the third grade students held discussions about what the world would look like in 2025 if we ran out of room for garbage. In addition, the students placed various objects in different recycling bins and learned about composting, reducing, and reusing. In Language Arts the children read A River Ran Wild by Lynne Cherry and talked about natural resources, which was followed by a Science lesson where the children dug for “coal” in a chocolate chip cookie and discussed land destruction. They were able to reflect back on what they learned in the book they read and had a meaningful discussion about ways to repair the world. Then, through a hands-on demonstration with a “pond” in a box, the students put cotton balls representing trash, popsicle sticks representing logs, and dye into this beautiful mock pond to see what would happen. They quickly learned how easily our water sources could be destroyed by humans. Our library specialists pulled together different levels of story books that deal with saving the earth and working together. The third grade students each read a book and filled out a short assignment that allowed the teachers to assess their understanding of the book. Then they partnered with a first grade class and read their book to a first grade “buddy” and did a mini-project together with their “buddy.” Each pair created a page that became part of a book entitled Together We Can. The first and third grade students wrote and illustrated their page together, based on the book they read.

letter-writing skills and chose to write a letter about how we, at Hillel Day School, need to do our part in decreasing global warming by increasing carpooling and enhancing our recycling habits. His letter was passionate and beautifully written. This is a student who learned not only punctuation, grammar and sentence structure, Jordana Weiss but also values in the halls and classrooms of Hillel Day School. He is ready to go out into the world and make a difference, and already requested that the Administration review his letter to find ways we could make a small difference personally. Most schools do not have a choice about what they teach; they are required to teach what is going to be tested on a standardized test of rote facts given by the state. At Hillel, we have the freedom to make meaningful connections between our curriculum and ways that each individual can make a difference in the world. We have the opportunity to instill goodness and inspire greatness each and every day, and we take full advantage!

All of this demonstrates the quiet work that goes on each day inside of the classrooms that integrate a variety of discipline areas to instill goodness in our children and inspire them toward achieving greatness. Recently, a sixth grade student in his Language Arts class was working on Divrei Hillel

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Core values symbiotically instill goodness in our children

When I decided to change careers to become the Director of Admission at Hillel, I must admit I was ambivalent. Not because I feared I made the wrong decision, but because I was concerned that my view of Hillel would no longer be seen through the rose-colored glasses of an incredibly satisfied parent. I was worried that my impression of Hillel would change once I knew what happened “behind the scenes.” After more than five months on the job, I am happy to say my concerns were completely unfounded. I am parent of a third grader, first grader, and an ECC two year-old and their experiences at Hillel have been nothing short of amazing. My children are challenged every day to reach their fullest potential in a warm, engaging environment while receiving a moral compass that will guide them the rest of their lives. Now I am fortunate enough to witness the academic, social, moral, spiritual growth, and happiness of approximately 550 other children. It is, of course, the faculty who work tirelessly to creatively nurture the intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity of each child. The countless hours of professional development the award-winning staff dedicate to Hillel creates a dynamic school that is constantly changing for the better. Prospective parents have shared many of their concerns with me about other schools. The foremost concern is that their children are lost in large class-sizes; some are not challenged, and others are not receiving the extra assistance they require. At Hillel, children flourish in small class sizes with faculty providing differentiated instruction, allowing students to learn at their own pace within their own abilities. I recently observed a first grade classroom in which most of the children were beginning to read, yet a group of children at a separate table were reading an advanced chapter book, and other students were receiving additional help in the Resource Room. Each child was actively engaged, challenged, and most importantly, receiving the attention needed to thrive academically. In what other area schools would kindergarten children be told to “kiss their brain” for providing the correct answer? 6

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In what other schools do children feel as loved and as safe? The countless hugs I witness throughout the day cannot be refuted. Quite simply there is no other school in the area offering the academic excellence and identity building – confidently American and deeply Jewish – that Hillel provides. It is our educators who constantly Amy Schlussel weave Hillel’s core values into the curriculum of the school and our community. These core values of honor, respect, and holiness, to name a few, symbiotically instill goodness in our children and inspire them to find their passion and reach their individual greatness. I am happy to report that since joining the Hillel administration, I am more confident than ever in our decision to send our children to Hillel. It is now my job to convey my assurance and knowledge to other parents – current and prospective alike. I encourage you to assist me by sharing your own stories about our “school with a soul” and tell friends, families, and neighbors what makes Hillel so special and unique. Invite them to come see first-hand how a Hillel education will instill goodness and inspire greatness in each child.

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Hillel Judaic Studies Teachers–Instilling Goodness Among Themselves, Inspiring Greatness Among their Students

hile true inspiration could be seen as something ephemeral that might happen only if “all the stars align”, as some kind of magical moment, in truth, it can really only happen, like most worthwhile things in life, if you really work at it. The Judaic Studies faculty at Hillel Day School is keenly aware of this. Their collective desire to consistently inspire greatness in their students is the primary motivation behind their tremendous dedication to lifelong learning and sustained, meaningful professional development. Teachers typically tell their students that if they want to raise themselves to the next level, it takes a lot of time, effort and study. The Hillel Judaic Studies faculty models this for themselves and their students on a daily basis. All of the Ivrit teachers, ECC-8, meet regularly in grade level teams and as a unified Ivrit faculty to ensure that our methods and goals for the most effective ways for the students to truly internalize Hebrew as a spoken second language are consistent throughout the students’ years at Hillel. Teachers are always collecting the data and making the observations necessary to continually adapt and improve our program. At least three to four times each year, the teachers train both on-site, at other campuses, and on-line, with experts in teaching Ivrit as a second language, to further hone their skills and problem-solve areas of ongoing challenge.

and knowledge of Rabbinic literature that culminate in student-designed Jewish social action projects at the end of eighth grade. Of course, all of the teachers are constantly working to structure opportunities to enhance the Jewish life of the school for all Hillel students, Saul Rube providing leadership opportunities and lifelong Jewish memories for students of all ages. All of these endeavors, and many others, speak volumes about the faculty’s individual and institutional determination to settle for nothing less than excellence for all of our students’ Judaic education and experiences. Working as a team, they are committed to inspiring greatness in all the students of Hillel.

The TaNaCh teachers have made a tremendous commitment over the past two years as Hillel has become one of the acknowledged leaders in the National Jewish Day School TaNaCh Standards and Benchmarks Project. Our first cohort of the 6-7-8 TaNaCh teachers made great strides, and this year’s cohort of the 3-4-5 TaNaCh teachers are deep in their efforts to collaboratively design units of TaNaCh instruction that can inspire students to see the TaNaCh as a guide to modern day moral dilemmas. The teachers meet in teams at biweekly after-school meetings throughout the year, and also have four two-day seminars during the school year. The Rabbinics teachers continue to invest tremendous effort into introducing systematic Talmud study into Hillel, and providing Hillel students years of spiral, structured skills

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by Robin Pappas, Director, ECC and Cathy Fridson, Administrative Assistant

There is no other place like it.

e have finished our first semester of our first year at the Hillel Day School Early Childhood Center, where our youngest learners are beginning to explore the world outside their homes and families. In the hallways, in the classrooms, and on the faces of our children, you can see our commitment to fostering a love of learning in a warm and nurturing Jewish environment. The ‘work’ of young children is play, and our students have been hard at work. They play, they sing, they dance, they create – all the while learning to take care of themselves, each other and their environment, both in the classrooms and beyond. They ‘work’ with 21st century technology using the SmartBoards in each room positioned at ECCfriendly heights. They ‘work’ at preparing foods and making craft projects that celebrate the Jewish holidays as well as American holidays like Thanksgiving. The activities and experiences in the ECC, within the framework of Hillel’s core Jewish Values, are the beginning steps in Instilling Goodness, Inspiring Greatness. We have learned about Derekh Eretz, honor and respect, as we learn to be kind to one another. We are learning to send prayers and good wishes when someone is sick and to help one another, whether by zipping up a jacket or cleaning up a mess. In our weekly observance of Shabbat and Havdalah, we are adding Kedushah, holiness, to our lives. Our visits to the Beit Knesset (chapel) are filled with songs and prayers. We are fortunate to be visited by rabbis from our community to share in these rituals. We are learning about perfecting the world, Tikkun Olam, and how Gemilut Hasidim, acts of kindness, can make a difference. We met Lazar, a very special dog who is a companion to the residents at Fleischman Apartments; and we are sharing Shabbat with our ‘grand-friends’ on a regular basis. In our reading enrichment activities, we have learned about writing and illustrating stories, and about trying and practicing until you get better at what you do.

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In our Hebrew classes, as we learn the Hebrew language, we are beginning to learn Tzionut, the importance of Israel. We are learning about K’lal Yisrael, the unity of the Jewish People, as we make new friends. The scope of our ‘work’ is enormous, consuming, and filled with joy. We are Instilling Goodness and laying the foundation for Inspiring Greatness.

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illel Day School’s seventh grade students began rotating into a new mini-class this year. Each quarter, four different sections of students will be introduced to American Sign Language (ASL) by Mrs. Nancy Croitori. Mrs. Croitori studied ASL for two years and conducted dance, gymnastics and fitness classes for deaf and hard-of-hearing students from 1988-1990. Of special interest was her trip to Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., where she worked with their dance company, in 1988. Students will learn that Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet began the first American School for the Deaf in 1817. When the seventh grade travels to Washington, D.C. this spring, it is our hope to visit the university as part of the curriculum for this exciting, new mini-class. During the class, students learn vocabulary, expressive and receptive skills, finger spelling and simple sentences in ASL. Given that there are over two million people in the United States who use ASL on a daily basis, learning this new language will provide opportunities for our students to engage deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in conversation. It may also create an interest for continued study in high school toward their two-year language credit! Mrs. Croitori is also hoping to connect with the deaf and hard-of-hearing program in the Bloomfield Hills School District, to arrange communication between their students and ours.

Watching students in the classroom sign “Over the Rainbow” is a wonderful experience.

Many students have asked to continue their studies even after their rotation ends. It is with this interest in mind that Mrs. Croitori began a new recess Sign Language Club in mid-November. Now, that is a really good “sign” that this new mini-class is a hit!

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alumni voice by Jessica Kahn, alumna

Instilling Goodness, Inspiring Greatness is what I remember...

s a senior at the Frankel Jewish Academy, I have spent the last few months of the school year visiting and applying to an array of colleges. The application process has caused me to reflect on what kind of student I am, and even more so, what kind of person I am. I strongly believe that my community and my schools of education have influenced me greatly, and have helped shape me into the young adult that I have become. After graduating from Hillel Day School in 2007, I entered high school with confidence and excitement. For most teenagers, high school is a time of self-discovery and evaluation. Luckily, I had such an enriching eight years at Hillel that I entered high school already assured of myself and of my potential. I can truly attest to the fact that Hillel had instilled goodness and inspired greatness within me. Spending my initial academic years in a Jewish school established my ethics and values early on. Subjects such as Torah and Rabbinics taught me more than just material necessary to pass an exam, but rather guidelines for how to act modestly, thoughtfully, and righteously. The lessons that I took away from these courses are not just ones that can be used to receive an impressive grade on my report card, but ones that I can use to better myself. Furthermore, Hillel instilled me with morals such as Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Tzedakah (charity), and Hachnasat Orchim (welcoming guests with open arms). These are only a few of the principles that I was taught to demonstrate every day, thus ensuring that by the time of graduation, these values were a part of my everyday routine. Most students today are enrolled in core classes such as English, Science, and History, with a variety of electives to choose from as well. As a student at Hillel, I was able to learn all of these subjects, in addition to Judaic studies, and an elective course too, which in my case was yearbook. The dual curriculum at Hillel taught me remarkable time management skills that have helped me

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be successful in high school, and will remain with me throughout college. I was able to discover my passion for yearbook, which resulted in my position as editor of my high school yearbook. Hillel taught me to think outside of the box, not be afraid of trying the unthinkable, and love what I am learning. Hillel molded me into a better person, prepared me to excel in the future, and provided me with opportunities to discover more about myself.

Alumni reflect on how their experiences at Hillel Day School instilled goodness and inspired greatness in themselves

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administrators, the teachers, and of course my classmates. They were all an important part of who I am today.

from a young age. In college and rabbinical school, I never had trouble with Hebrew classes. It came naturally to me and I fully owe this to my Hillel Day School education. For me, Hillel inspired greatness in me through the Hebrew language, the lingua franca of the Jewish people.

Andrew Kirschner, Hillel Class of 1992

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Hillel Day School gave me a strong foundation for intellectual integrity and curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning. My Hillel education has allowed me to choose to live my life as a proud and practicing Jew. For me, Hillel helped forge a link to my heritage, inspiring me to go forward in strength as a confident and compassionate Jewish leader. Brandon Kappy, Hillel Class of 2004

I attended Hillel up to ninth grade in 1981. As a result of my education I understood at a young age many of the values and joys associated with being Jewish. I also came to appreciate the sacrifices made by the generations before me, both willingly and unwillingly, in the name of those values. The knowledge of Judaism I have obtained help ensure these sacrifices were meaningful and I am proud I am able to provide our daughter with the same education. David Stark, Hillel Class of 1981

Hillel Day School inspired me to live by the motto - treat every person as if they were created in God’s image. It’s a message I am trying to instill in my kids, and something that I think about every day. Marianne Milgrom Bloomberg, Hillel Class of 1983

Hillel instilled goodness by example. Hillel’s teachers and staff showed me great kindness and always had confidence in me. This support enabled me to be a self-confident individual. Marilyn Schwartz Chandross, Hillel Class of 1981

Hillel Day School provided me with close friendships, an excellent Jewish and secular education, and a strong self identity in which to be a leader in the community. Hillel imbued in me the conviction that I have a responsibility to help repair the world. At Hillel my peers and I were instilled with the goal to not only “do well” in life but to “do good.” Michelle Kappy, Hillel Class of 2006

Hillel taught me the right and wrongs that apply to my everyday life. Hillel set the foundation for me to be a successful student in high school, and more importantly, a good person. Derek Wolfe, Hillel Class of 2008

Because of Hillel, I am inspired and motivated to advocate for those less fortunate, to appreciate Judaism and to instill its values in my children. Because of Hillel, I have persevered to be an educated, kind, thoughtful and nonjudgmental person. Because of Hillel, my parents were able to provide me with a gift that would last a lifetime; an education that utilized the most innovative tools to promote critical thinking, that encouraged independence and a love of learning and that provided me with the confidence needed to succeed in the 21st century. Eden Jaffa Elbinger, Hillel Class of 1988

At Hillel, I remember being taught the value of kindness. Whether in the classroom, on the playground at recess, or in responding to a bar mitzvah invitation of an unpopular classmate, the importance of being a mensch was instilled

My memory of Hillel is that expectations were set high, academically and spiritually. The Torah is a powerful tool for shaping minds, instilling confidence and rooting the soul in service of Hashem. The dividends of those years continue to be received. Mitchell Klausner, MD, Hillel Class of 1986

I feel like Hillel provided a very good foundation for me. The thing that made Hillel a unique experience for me was the fact that it was a small community. I felt that the teachers and administrators knew me and had a genuine interest in me, even when I was a difficult student to deal with. Hillel also provided me with opportunities to express my creativity and interests in electronics and science. For example, I used to set up and run sound system for plays in the gym. Academically, in spite of my lack of interest in homework and studying, I found myself well ahead of the pack when I graduated Hillel in 9th grade and entered Southfield Senior High in 10th grade. Aaron Konvisser, Hillel Class of 1986 Divrei Hillel

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illel Day School has led me on the spiritual path to create a loving Jewish family with three children (Two of which are currently Hillel students). Having had the Hillel experience has facilitated the opportunity to pass down the gift of Jewish education to my children, as my parents so generously gave to me, and my siblings. I have made my grandparents proud. Although they are no longer living, they leave behind a legacy as Holocaust survivors which will always be an inherent part of my DNA, and way of thinking: to be a survivor. Hillel has helped reinforce this quality in me. One of my primary goals in this lifetime is to help build a strong sense of Jewish identity in my children, and ensure that they will carry on this tradition for generations to come. Since graduating Hillel, I have continued my Hebrew education during my college years, traveled to Israel three times, led a teen tour in Israel through MASADA (Zionistic Organization of America), graduated Florence Melton, studied Torah independently with the guidance of various rabbis, and am currently participating in a Partners In Torah group study. I also lead a support group for grandparents with grandchildren with special needs at the Friendship Circle as part of my mitzvah work to help contribute to make this world a better place. It is without a doubt that my Hillel experience has inspired greatness in my efforts to persevere as a proud Jewish woman. Rebecca Gastman Hayman, Hillel Class of 1986

Hillel has been a large part of my life since I first enrolled in first grade. It is a home away from home, where I know I can go to for comfort, friends and family. Hillel has taught me all the great life lessons and life skills I need to get by. Through all the athletics I participated in and all the classes I took, the teachers and coaches were always looking for ways to make me a better person, inside and out. Hillel has certainly inspired me to be the best that I can be, whenever and wherever I am. Alex Vieder, Hillel Class of 2008

Hillel Day School inspired me to be a mensch every single day of my life. I was instilled with Jewish values and Jewish pride that I carry with me inside the classroom and out. The Jewish day school education I received at Hillel has helped me become the person that I am today. Blake Orman, Hillel Class of 2006

Hillel, in a way, just might have instilled goodness because of the Israel trip which really brings out the best in people. Brian Langnas, Hillel Class of 2010

As an alum of Hillel Day school I can say that Hillel instilled goodness in me and I carry it everywhere I go. Hillel has taught me how to be a mensch, and how to be a good friend. Hillel inspired greatness in me by always teaching me to strive for excellence. Hillel has overall made me a well rounded person. Danielle Keith, Hillel Class of 2010

Hillel gave me the opportunity to take a class on music at a very early age; teaching me basic music theory, reading sheet music, and keeping a beat. As a result I am currently in the process of performing in my second lead role in a musical, learning how to play all forms of music (both guitar and vocals) from classical to hard rock and even learning how to repair and create custom guitars. All started from the seeds planted by the wonderful arts department of Hillel Day School. Jacob D. Brown, Hillel Class of 2008

Hillel was always a place that brought out the best from its students because we were able to learn and manage classes on two fronts in two languages. This form of discipline carried over throughout school and into the real world because we started off with this level of focus and determination at such an early age. I am extremely grateful for attending Hillel Day School and wish every child could have such an experience. Jason F. Boschan, Hillel Class of 1993

My Hillel education helped instill goodness and inspired greatness in me by teaching me the Torah and Jewish values, in which I learned not only to be a good Jew, but a good person. Being a Hillel student allowed my teachers to know and work with me to excel and become a great student. The traits I learned followed me through my higher education and into my career where I always want to do my best. Jennifer (Levin) Teper, Hillel Class of 1984

Hillel helped me become the person I am today through teaching me to help others, and to set my priorities when it comes to making big decisions. Hillel formed my view on the Jewish religion because I was taught from a very young age what the meaning of G-d is, and what it means to be a Jew. Hillel also inspired me to become someone who wants to imprint the world, even if it is in a small way, which in my opinion, is a form of greatness. Lexi Smith, Hillel Class of 2009

Going to Hillel Day School has provided me the skills and tools to aspire to achieve greatness. Sawyer Altman, Hillel Class of 2009 Alumni Thoughts continued on bottom of page 24

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years at Hillel so far, the word goodness comes to mind. I am delighted to be at a school where the students are encouraged to work hard, to try new things and to always attempt to be the best we can be.

has impacted me and made me a good person I think mostly about my Gemilut Hasadim experiences. Of course, over the past years, Hillel has instilled goodness in me in many ways, but it was not until last year’s Dor L’dor program that I truly realized what it meant to Emily Stillman do good for my community. Through this program, which took place at Fleishman Residence, I learned to be respectful of others and accept challenges. My values came to life and I realized how meaningful they were. Moments when old ladies stroked my hair and grandfathers told me I reminded them of their granddaughters made me realize how important it was to spend time with someone who felt lonely. I know that I made another person happy for a little while. At Hillel, I have learned that time is one of the most precious things I can give. Tikkun Olam, or perfecting the world, cannot be done without everyone lending a hand and giving to others.

We are taught that nothing is more important than Mikah Krakoff goodness; we are taught Derekh Eretz. Hillel is such a warm place to learn and to grow; I know that my classmates and I are lucky to have teachers and advisors who care about each and every one of us. Hillel is also a place where I feel inspired to be great–both as a person and as a Jew. Last year at our fourth grade Rosh Chodesh service, I remember chanting the Torah reading with my class. After we finished, I looked up and saw the faces of all the smiling parents, smiling with the same pride that Moshe’s mother must have felt when her son was chosen to be the leader of the Jewish people. And I thought to myself, “How many Jewish kids my age can participate or even lead a service?” Most people can’t lead a service like we did until their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. And even then, people still need extensive training outside of school. I was proud to be chanting in the Hebrew language, the language of our people. And I was happy to know that I’d have this skill for the rest of my life. From what we learn and how we are taught to act, Hillel is truly a home that “instills goodness and inspires greatness.” Micah Krakoff, 5th Grade

I have always enjoyed learning. In the last few years, I have really been pushing myself to become a better writer, speaker and thinker. Some of my drive to become a better student is self-motivated and a part of my values, but I know that it is also the support of my teachers that has really inspired me to be the best student I can be. Ever since I was young, I have had great teachers. Especially now that I’m in middle school, my teachers push me farther then I thought I could go. We have great discussions and lessons in class. Most importantly, my teachers don’t just give me questions that I can answer, but questions that make me wonder and dream. I am challenged to think at Hillel, and that is what makes all the difference. Emily Stillman, 7th Grade

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current by Emily Stillman, Grade 7

At Hillel, we instill goodness and inspire greatness by having different classes with several topics. For example, in science class we are learning how we can save the environment by recycling. I think this subject is very important because if we do not recycle, we will live in a place where there is only garbage! Do you want that to happen??!!

You can be a role model by doing the right thing. The teachers and staff are role models for the students in the school. Be a great role model!

The staff is very kind at Hillel. We know that the staff is kind because they are patient with us, they let us have snack in class, and they do not get mad if we make a mistake. We have assemblies and plays. When we have these assemblies and plays, it takes a lot of work by the staff. They give tours of the school to visitors. This is how we know the staff is kind.

Students and staff must try to be the best they can be. When they try to be the best they can be, they should listen to the staff when they are talking, and Ethan Biederman participate in what the class or grade is doing. They also should have fun while learning. When you are not being the best you can be, you may make the staff angry. This is how you should be in school.

We at Hillel learn the history and the language of Judaism. We also learn about the Jewish holidays and its country. We have time to pray in the morning after we say the Pledge of Allegiance and the Brachah for Torah study. This is how we learn to be a Jewish person.

This school, Hillel Day School, is a very wonderful school. The students, the teachers, and the staff are great at this school. If you can be the best you can be, you make the school better, and better. If you can encourage other people to be better, it also makes the school better. Hillel is the greatest school ever!!!!!!!! Ethan Biederman, 3rd Grade

At Hillel, we have trips to different places. We went to to Erwin’s Apple Orchard in Kindergarten. We went to a theater to see a play of Junie B. Jones in 1st Grade. Also, we went to Yad Ezra in 2nd Grade. We have another trip in 7th Grade to Washington D.C. Lastly, we have a trip to Israel in 8th Grade. At Hillel, we have numerous drives to help the less fortunate in our community. Around the beginning of winter we have a Coat Drive. We have a Toy Drive around Chanukah. We also have a Food Drive around Passover. Staff and students must have Derekh Eretz (respect) at Hillel. Here is a quote of what I said about respecting others: “Everyone tries to respect you, the students respect you, your friends respect you, the staff respects you.” If you want to be respected you must respect others. You must respect yourself and the equipment in the school. This is how we respect others. Everyone at Hillel must try to be a good role model for younger grades. Anyone at any age can be a wonderful role model.

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hillel by Lori Garon, Hillel Parent

hen I first heard Hillel’s new tag line, “Instilling Goodness. Inspiring Greatness,” I admit I was not sure how to express the way this line applied to my sons, both graduates of Hillel Day School. I had no problem with “instilling goodness”, one of the primary reasons we sent our children to Hillel was for the Jewish education, to expose them to the rich moral and ethical lessons of our tradition. But “inspiring greatness”? Of course my children are great, but are they the sort of great that Hillel is proposing to inspire? They did not serve in the Peace Corp, or as presidents of their university’s Hillel. In many other more subtle ways though, their Hillel education has inspired them to “greatness.” What would I consider to be a “great” result of their Hillel education? First, the friendships and relationships they developed at Hillel. Brad (Class of 2003) has lived with one of his Hillel classmates for all four years of college, and Andrew (Class of 2001), although his friends are scattered across the county, speaks (in some electronic fashion) to his Hillel friends daily. Their Hillel friends will be friends for life. As a result of their Hillel education, my children have a deep sense of pride and comfort in their Jewish identity. They have a great respect for Jewish ritual and tradition, and a great love for the State of Israel. Looking at my children and their Hillel classmates gives me confidence and pride in our next generation. Although not all will be leaders of major institutions, or solve the world’s many problems, they will, through their connection to Judaism, insure the continuity of a strong and vibrant Jewish community. This is part of the “greatness” that Hillel has inspired in my own children, as well as all who have been fortunate to benefit from a Hillel education.

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by Elaine and Rob Robins, Hillel Parents

zedakah, Gemilut Hasadim, Torah, Tikun Olam; these are words that have been a part of our children’s vocabulary since their first day at Hillel Day School. These were words that were reinforced with actions; visiting Yad Ezra and the elderly and giving Tzedakah every Shabbat. Our children learned at every turn that there is a community that they are an integral part of; they discovered that the world is larger than them. This awareness, as well as action has empowered them throughout their lives. Our love and concern for our people here, in Eretz Yisrael, as well as throughout the world, has given our children a real sense of connection with their people near and far. Learning Torah and practicing religious rituals such as morning minyan, Shabbat and celebrating holidays have given them a love and understanding of our Judaism and a joy in its practices. None of the aforementioned has gone unnoticed. They have impregnated our children’s minds, hearts and souls. As I reflect upon the choices that our children have made thus far, I am fully aware of what has influenced them. Our daughter Jessica (Class of 1998) spent 2 years teaching in the South Bronx as a participant in “Teach for America”. She wanted to make a difference in her student’s lives, as challenging as it was. She recalled her 5th Grade DetroitHillel pen pal program and felt that it had impacted her. Jessica participated in a year program in Israel called Otzmah, contributing to and participating in Israeli society. She was also involved in programs helping Jews in Uruguay and here in America, in taking on a leadership role with teens in AJSS. Our son Matthew (Class of 2000) was most impressed by Hillel’s religious studies, Zionism, sense of community, and the beauty of our rituals. He has been studying in Yeshivah in Israel for the past three years. Matthew has also participated in programs assisting Jews in the Ukraine, Uruguay and Israel. Our youngest son Aaron (Class 2004) has just spent his summer in Israel volunteering with Magen David Adom as an EMT. He is grateful for his knowledge of Hebrew and his love of Israel and hopes to work in the medical field, helping others.

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Seeds were planted and were nurtured at Hillel Day School. Our children developed in an environment steeped in the love of Torah, Gemilut Hasadim and Zionism. During their most impressionable years, our values, Jewish values, were integrated, resulting in three adults expressing themselves through these values. Carrying with them on their journey through life is pride in their Judaism, love of Israel and concern for community. The warm and loving environment that is Hillel Day School has enabled our children to go forth through life with confidence.

musical “Music Man Jr.” comes to life at Hillel Day School as students show off their talents.

Save the date for our upcoming spring musical, “Fiddler on the Roof ” March 31, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. and April 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

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by Nicole Miller, Athletic Director

HILLEL INTERSCHOLASTIC AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS

This past fall Hillel had interscholastic teams competing in boys’ tennis, boys’ soccer and boys’ and girls’ cross country. Although the fall season brought us much rain, the athletes had a full season of competition with independent schools from the Detroit metropolitan area. The tennis athletes focused on building individual skills, while the soccer team focused on individual strengths and working together on the field. The cross country team had a phenomenal season for individuals and team competition. At the annual Oakland Christian Invitational, the sixth grade boys’ team won the first place trophy and many ribbons were won by both the boys’ and girls’ teams. The highlight of the season was the many successes of Eli Tukel, who broke many course records in addition to making tremendous strides in his personal running goals. In the later part of the fall, Hillel’s interscholastic girls’ volleyball team competed. The girls had a great season. They learned to depend on one another on the court and benefit from each other’s strengths. Our intramural program offered a running and fitness club and a co-ed basketball intramural. Students in grades four through eight who were interested in improving their fitness level joined Hillel’s fall fitness and running club. Conditioning exercises, light strength training, outdoor running and stretching were experienced by members in this club. The weather in the later fall season was quite conducive for outdoor sports and conditioning! Many members are looking forward to our spring running club which culminates with participation in a community road race. The intramural basketball sessions were attended by boys in grades six through eight. Students worked on skill building as well as game play. Many students used the intramural sessions as training for the competitive season.

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by Libby Berke, PTO President

PTO HAPPENINGS - 2010

The dedicated members and volunteers of Hillel PTO are always hard at work, whether it’s delivering a holiday treat or challot on Fridays or serving lunches to the students. Since the beginning of the school year we have been striving to provide enriching events for the Hillel students. Our Holidays Committee started the year off with a bang and a treat by providing apples and honey in honor of Rosh Hashanah. They also sponsored and facilitated the annual Sukkah decorating party. A huge variety of students participated and created some incredible decorations. The PTO volunteers then hung these decorations in our school’s Sukkah to be enjoyed by all. We had volunteers working on the Lulav and Etrog sale and working in the Sukkah during classroom visits. The PTO’s Family to Family committee provided welcome bags to all ECC students, all Kindergarten and 1st graders, and all new students in 2nd through 8th grades. Our annual Scholastic Book Fair was held the first week in December. The book fair was open two days more this year and we also provided milk and cookies for the ECC students so they could feel connected to the fun. Again our Holiday Committee provided a sweet treat for the entire school and staff in honor of Chanukah. The Connections committee provided a lovely Chanukah lunch for the Hillel staff and a great time was had by all. We have some exciting events planned for after winter break: the PTO annual Bingo night, Tu B’Shvat Celebration, Purim treats, the annual Model Seders, and of course the FUN RUN. PTO meetings are held once a month in conference rooms A and B at 2:15 p.m. on various Tuesdays. Please check the school calendar for specific dates. If you would like to become involved in the PTO, please contact Libby Berke at libby0219@yahoo.com.

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annual campaign by Cheryl Schanes, Director of Development

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s part of the Hillel community, we know that you share our commitment to the school and its mission to “inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living.”

educational programming and helps us ensure that we can educate as many Jewish children as possible.

Every year we ask for the support of our parents, grandparents, alumni, past parents, and others in the community to help to raise money for those that otherwise could not afford to attend Hillel Day School.

Please join the annual fund co-chairs, Susan and David Feber and Robbie and Scott Sherman, along with the entire Annual Fund Campaign Cabinet and make a difference to our children and the quality of education at Hillel.

Many Hillel students are able to receive this priceless education because of generous tuition assistance. For decades, one generous person at a time has stepped forward and has given to the Hillel Annual Fund Campaign to keep the Hillel legacy strong. And now, in our time, we ask you to Be One to make a difference in the lives of Hillel students. Be One to lead and step up to give generously to the Hillel Annual Campaign. Be One to ensure a bright Jewish future for our children and our community. Be One to set Hillel apart to instill goodness and inspire greatness in the next generation of Hillel students. Like any community, ours is made stronger by the contributions of its members. Your gift is an investment in the education of every child at Hillel, and an investment in our community’s future. Every dollar we raise enhances our

leadership The Hillel Leadership Event

Thank you to Susan and Larry Slabotsky, parents of Zachary (Class of 2002), Ariel (Class of 2005) and Annie (Class of 2011) for hosting the Head’s Reception at their beautiful home. General George Washington greeted donors of $5,000 and above to the 2009-2010 Annual Campaign. Guests learned a bit of history and mingled with General Washington while they enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

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In the next several weeks volunteers will be calling and Cheryl Schanes asking for a gift. Make your pledge today and a leaf with your name will be added to the annual campaign tree located in the front lobby of the school. Thank you for participating! Please Be One to strengthen Hillel Day School for our children, our families and the community for years to come.

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LSG Insurance Partners McNish Group, Inc. Metro Cars Mosher and Associates Ann Newman Novo Motor Acoustic Systems, Inc. Todd Preston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LSG Insurance Partners Robyn and Mitch Presser RCO Engineering, Inc. Schechter Benefits Advisors Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sidlik The Bottle Crew David Tisdale Travelers Insurance Co. Vision AHC LLC Warren Prescriptions Donations Blue Care Network of Michigan Carlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golfland Michael Adkins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chubb Insurance Leonard Colton ecoSTORE USA Deb & Bob Ernst Irwin and Donna Goren Greis Jewelers Jax Car Wash Johnny Pomodoroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rick Kovacs Meade Lexus Plum Market Singh Management Sundance Shoes Tennis and Golf Company The Shirt Box Tina and Ken Clements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ultimate Pool Service

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fashion Fashion Funds Literacy

The Hillel Fashion Event, A Ladies Night Out, was a wonderful evening, thanks to the work of the outstanding committee. All enjoyed shopping at trendy boutiques, a delicious strolling dinner, and a fabulous fashion show. Hillel Day School students worked the runway, alongside professionals, to display ensembles from the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top stores. The proceeds from A Ladies Night Out will go to enhancing 21st century literacy in the Hillel Day School library.

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3. Sukkot-themed Field Day 4. General George Washington visits the ECC 5. Kindergarten celebrates Sukkot 6. The Hillel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hawkâ&#x20AC;? greets a 4-year-old in the ECC 7. Library opening

8. Lunch Time

9. 7th Grade Shabbaton to Camp Tamarack 10. Adina Levin accepts the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education

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alumni HY SAFRAN Hillel Day School Class of 1998

After graduating Hillel Day School in 1998, Hy went on to study at Groves High School. Throughout his education at Groves he maintained academic recognition as a member of National Honor Society, honor roll and the Dean’s List. He was honored to serve as class president his junior and senior year. After high school, Hy continued his education at Columbia University in New York City. He earned a BA in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude and served as vice president of his class senior year. While at Columbia he was awarded with the prestigious Lion Award for leadership. Hy received his second BA in Bible and Ancient Semitic Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, Magna Cum Laude where he served as class president. Hy was the Senior Constituency Director for the Obama for America Presidential Campaign and is currently working in the U.S. House of Representatives as senior advisor/senior representative to/for Congressman Gary Peters. Hy has traveled extensively throughout Israel, Europe and the Middle East. Currently he is a board member for the

Hy Safran Jewish Federation’s Young Adult Division and volunteers at the Friendship Circle, Yad Ezra, and Forgotten Harvest. In the future, Hy hopes for a family of his own where he can provide the same educational experience for his children as he had at Hillel. Hy states, “the education I received at Hillel has deeply impacted my life, personally and professionally. My appreciation for politics and love for Israel has been enhanced by the atmosphere at Hillel.” Professionally, Hy sees himself possibly holding elected office, but for the time being he will continue to dedicate himself professionally to community service.

alumni

From the time I began Hillel in first grade, I remember my teachers instilling values of goodness and kindness in me. Not only did I learn that it is important to be good and kind, but I learned that with these qualities I could aspire to the highest heights of greatness. As my education continues, I keep the values of goodness with me that I learned at Hillel, and use them to accomplish greatness in the best way I can. Liz Traison, Hillel Class of 2004

In my first year at Hillel my teachers taught me how to maintain a good attitude towards school. Ever since that day I have been performing as best as I can. I really appreciate all the dedication and time the teachers and administrators at Hillel spent trying to add greatness to my life. Ross Gaft, Hillel Class of 2010

The strong academic programs and extracurricular activities offered at Hillel allowed me to find my place in society and gave me the confidence to know that I can achieve anything I set my mind to do. Hillel also taught me morals and values needed to make good choices in life, treat others as I would like to be treated, and the importance of helping others and doing community service. Not only did I learn and apply these morals and lessons, but Hillel has also given me the confidence to excel to my full potential by teaching others while continuing to learn from those around me. Hillel has shaped me to be who I am today, and has prepared me to succeed in the future. Ilana Goss, Hillel Class of 2007

My Hillel education instilled a love for Judaism and helped shape me into the person I am today. It inspired me to give back to my own community and make Judaism a key part of my family’s life. Tracie (Goldman) Fienman, Hillel Class of 1995

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class notes David Herskovic (Class of 1992) and his wife, Natalie, announce the birth of a son, Isiah Lonnie, born on May 5, 2010. Isiah was also welcomed home by big sister Abigail Stella. Rachel Weiss-Berger (Class of 1993) was project director for the November 7, 2010 Global Day of Jewish Learning, an event in which more than 300 Jewish communities on six continents participated. Orit (Beurer) Friedman (Class of 1994) and her husband Brad, proudly announce the birth of twin boys, Micah Eli and Saul Jonah, born May 27, 2010. Orit is the daughter of Hillel educator Lea Beurer and the sister of Hillel educator Tami Brown. Joshua Goldberg (Class of 1994) has been appointed as Beth Ahm’s new religious school director. Rabbi Joshua Wohl (Class of 1994) and his wife, Julie, announce the arrival of a son, Micah, born March 12, 2010. Micah was also welcomed home by big brother, Sam, age 4. Josh is the Rabbi at the Beacon Hebrew Alliance in New York. Sharone Senk Bigelman (Class of 1995) and her husband, Joey Bigelman welcomed their son, Ari Michael, on February 20, 2010. Ari was also welcomed by brother, Noah Leo. Tracy (Goldman) Fienman (Class of 1995) and her husband, Dr. Adam Fienman, are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Madelyn Reese in August, 2010. Mark Tapper (Class of 1995) is engaged to Leora Goldman. Asher Dunn’s (Class of 2000) design firm, Studio Dunn, was co-winner of this year’s ICFF award for Best New Designer. Simon Pinter (Class of 2002) recent graduate of New York University, is working as a faculty technology specialist at NYU, and has a solo photography exhibition opening in December 2011.

Michael Brodsky (Class of 2004) is one of three Washington University students selected to spend the entirety of the 2010-2011 school year as a Visiting Student at Keble College, University of Oxford in Oxford, England. Danielle Brodsky (Class of 2005) received the William Branstrom Freshman Prize for outstanding academic achievement during her freshman year at the University of Michigan. This award is given to first-term freshmen who rank in the upper five percent of their class within their college. Michelle Kappy (Class of 2006) received the Young Leadership Award by the special projects coordinator for the Fleischman Residence for her many hours of volunteering with residents. Adam Denenberg (Class of 2007) qualified for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Regional Golf Tournament. Anna Eisenberg (Class of 2007) was named to the Catholic High School League All League Volleyball Team and received the Young Leadership Award by the special projects coordinator for the Fleischman Residence for her many hours of volunteering with residents. Jesse Medina (Class of 2007) was named the 2010-2011 scholar by the National Hispanic Recognition Program for excellence in academic achievement. Jesse is also a finalist for a QuestBridge scholarship, a highly competitive four-year scholarship to some of the nation’s most selective colleges. Jessica Polk (Class of 2007) was named to the Catholic High School League All Academic Volleyball team. Amichai Nadiv (Class of 2010) was selected as this year’s recipient of the David Hermelin Memorial Scholarship Award.

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tributes

Tributes sent from July 1, 2010 through December 15, 2010 TORAH TRIBUTES IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman BY: Terri Caminker, Ronna Galin, & Joanne Kline BY: Aileen & Harvey Kleiman BY: The Saulson Family Lee Bernstein BY: Marcia & Eugene Applebaum BY: Hadas & Dennis Bernard BY: Lynda & Ron Charfoos BY: Judith & Stanley Frankel BY: Jane & Larry Sherman Mae Goodman BY: Hadas & Dennis Bernard BY: Lauren & Samuel Bienenstock Rita Katz Kahn BY: Elaine Hafetz BY: Linda, Mickey, Vicki, & Howard Hafetz Sue Orley BY: Michelle Jacobson IN HONOR OF: Stuart Baum’s Bar Mitzvah BY: Myrna & Dick Edgar Beverly & Bob Canvasser’s 60th Wedding Anniversary BY: Byron & Maxine Canvasser Vicky & Yankele Davidovich BY: Your Hebrew colleagues, students and friend Shari Ferber-Kaufman Connie Drescher’s 80th Birthday BY: Maxine & Byron Canvasser Andrea & David Jacobson’s Marriage BY: Sheryl & Milt Gordon In honor of Steve Margolin’s fabulous foursome at the Hillel Day School Golf Classic BY: Jim Berger Jackie & Myron Milgrom’s 60th Wedding Anniversary BY: Sally Soberman Barbara Stern’s new position at the HDS Early Childhood Center BY: Josh, Rachel, Adam & Oren Opperer SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Rochelle Iczkovitz BY: Lynda & Harold Friedman and family GENEROUS TRIBUTES IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman BY: Sydney & Ann Chesick BY: Selma & William Chesick BY: Nancy & Barry Lefkowitz BY: Marilyn Mossman BY: Rhoda Raderman BY: Jill Schumacher & your friends at RSM Lee Bernstein BY: Sandy Berman BY: Elizabeth & Murray Cohen BY: Jennifer & Brian Hermelin BY: Constance & Martin Ross

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BY: The Schanes Family BY: Andi & Larry Wolfe Albert Byer BY: Amy & Eric Grosinger Mae Goodman BY: Thelma & Neil Stalburg-Brown BY: Pam & Randy Smith and family Judy Herman BY: Janet Sobol-Medow & Mitch Medow Rita Katz Kahn BY: Ellen & Les Siegel Miriam Klein BY: Lyn Klein Suzanne Orley BY: Marla & Steven Zack IN HONOR OF: Andrea & David Jacobson’s Marriage BY: Lois & Alvin Rubin Blake Zack’s 13th Birthday BY: The Jacobson’s in Florida SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Janet Levine BY: Maxine & Byron Canvasser DOUBLE CHAI TRIBUTES IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman BY: Nancy, Jeffrey, Mitch, Eden &Jesse Adler BY: Beth & Avi Brandvain BY: Robyn & Bob Canvasser BY: The Dorman Family BY: Denise & Fred Kalt BY: Beverly & Arthur Liss BY: Sheryl Pomerance BY: Julie & Steve Schlafer BY: Daniel Schwartz BY: Joanne Sokol BY: Lisa, Dan, Jason & Adam Weiner Lee Bernstein BY: Linda & Paul Blumberg BY: Robyn & Bob Canvasser BY: Maxine & Byron Canvasser BY: Illana & Danny Greenberg BY: Donna & Michael Maddin BY: Barbara & Larry Schiff BY: Rissa & Sheldon Winkelman Sandy Brenner BY: Rita & Joe Salama and family Howard Brickner BY: David & Judy Karp Bertha Chayet BY: Robbie & Scott Sherman Menachem Glaser BY: Nancy, Jeffrey, Mitch, Eden & Jesse Adler Mae Goodman BY: Nancy, Jeffrey, Mitch, Eden & Jesse Adler BY: Beth & Avi Brandvain

BY: Robyn & Bob Canvasser BY: Elayne & Fred Greenspan BY: Andrea Laker BY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky Mr. and Mrs. Yosef Lerner BY: Myriam Cohen Calie Lillian Loss BY: Robbie & Scott Sherman Pearl Nusbaum BY: Marilyn Mossman Suzanne Orley BY: Robyn & Bob Canvasser Sylvia Pollak BY: Penny & Harold Blumenstein Sydney Stern BY: Maxine & Byron Canvasser Gitta Vieder BY: Rhona & Rob Fidler BY: Jonathon Koenigsberg IN HONOR OF: Jake Freed’s Bar Mitzvah BY: Maxine & Bryon Canvasser Shari Kaufman BY: Nancy Adler Wedding of Adam Horwitz & Sheri Jankelovitz BY: Illana & Danny Greenberg Steve Freedman receiving honorary Doctor of Pedagogy BY: Ellie & Sid Glen Birth of Ethan Ryan Hernandez BY: Robyn & Bob Canvasser Atara Krakoff ’s Bat Mitzvah BY: Nancy & Jeffrey Adler and Family Birth of Asher Eli Sternberg BY: Robbie & Scott Sherman Happy Chanukah to the Zack Family BY: The Jacobson’s Speedy Recovery To Steven Zack BY: Samantha & Ross Partrich CHAI TRIBUTES IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman BY: Laura & Mark Adler BY: The Bardach Family BY: Ellen Busch BY: Julie Cykiert BY: Mili Desai BY: Robin, Leo, Max, Anna & Louis Eisenberg BY: Beth & Earle Erman BY: Susan & David Feber BY: Beth & Bruce Gersky BY: Paula & Lou Glazier BY: Wendy & Michael Gorge BY: Bernice Handler

BY: Hilary & Larry Handler BY: Marisa & Hector Hernandez and family BY: Barbara & Michael Horowitz BY: Eileen & Mark Kleiman BY: Karen, Tony, Brad & Jodi Levin BY: Rochelle & Aaron Lupovitch BY: Cheryl & Kim Margolis BY: Beth & Steve Margolin BY: Lynne and Jeffrey Obron & family BY: Rhonda & Gary Ran BY: Cheryl & Ron Riback BY: Carole Rochon BY: Jennifer & Saul Rube BY: Gail Ryder BY: Sandy & Alan Schwartz BY: The Shiffman Family BY: Arthur & Michele Siegal BY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky BY: Pam Smith BY: Beth & Sandy Timen BY: Leah Trosch BY: Maxine & Herb Weinberg BY: Trudy & Arthur Weiss BY: Jordana Weiss Bernice Barill BY: Ela & Kevin Homer BY: Ellyn, Mark, Emery & Andrew Weiss Rae Bednarsh BY: Alayna & Michael Langnas BY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin BY: Elaine & Harvey Minkin Irving Belsky BY: Bernice Jacobson BY: Michael & Alayna Langnas BY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin BY: Pam, Randy, Lexi, Amanda & Garrett Smith Geraldine Bernard BY: Daniel Klein Lee Bernstein BY: Elissa & Don Dishell BY: The Ferber Family BY: Peggy & Dennis Frank BY: Audrie Friedman BY: Lori & Larry Garon BY: RoseRita & Sheldon Goldman BY: Judy, Mark & Molly Goldsmith BY: Elayne & Fred Greenspan BY: Margot & Jerry Halperin BY: Sharon & Martin Hart BY: Jill & Lee Hurwitz BY: Susie & Michael Jacob BY: Daniel Klein BY: Diane & Emery Klein BY: Doreen Hermelin & Mel Lester BY: Rochelle & Aaron Lupovitch BY: Michael Maddin, Margo Pernick & the Board of The Jewish Fund BY: Beth & Steve Margolin BY: Robin Pappas BY: Jennifer & Saul Rube BY: Lois & Alvin Rubin BY: Amy & Jeff Schlussel and family BY: Debra Bernstein-Siegel BY: Sally Soberman Sandy Brenner BY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin

tributes Howard Brickner BY: Robyn & Bob Canvasser BY: Natalie & Bill Newman BY: Phyllis & Bob Pilcowitz BY: Pam, Randy, Lexi, Amanda & Garrett Smith BY: Debbie & Steven Stein Albert Byer BY: Elaine & Jacques Darmon BY: Beth & Steve Margolin BY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky Lyn Faxstein BY: Amy & Jeff Schlussel and family Anne Ginsberg BY: Jonathon Koenigsberg Menachem Glaser BY: Karen, Tony, Jodi, & Brad Levin BY: Aviva, Miriam, Naomi, Ezra, Alissa, & Jeffrey Lupovitch BY: Ellen & David Sherman and Family Mae Goodman BY: Marcia & Eugene Applebaum BY: Nancy & Leonard Baron BY: Laura & Art Cole BY: Shannon & Loren Dickstein BY: Elissa & Don Dishell BY: Audrie Friedman BY: Donald Friedman BY: Valerie Schanes & Steve Goren BY: Illana & Danny Greenberg BY: Elayne & Fred Greenspan BY: Barbara & Michael Horwitz BY: Denise & Fred Kalt BY: Karen, Tody, Jodi & Brad Levin BY: Beth, Steve, Amy, Judy & Rachel Margolin BY: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neuman BY: The Plotnick Family BY: Jennifer & Saul Rube BY: Lois & Alvin Rubin BY: Joan, Ken, Andrew & Natalie Stern Phyllis Hendrick BY: Jules Altman Judy Herman BY: Doreen Hermelin BY: Rochelle & Aaron Lupovitch BY: Leah Icikson Trosch Jon Judd BY: Pam, Randy, Garrett, Amanda & Lexi Smith Rita Katz Kahn BY: Raya Goldenberg & Abraham Gontovnick Stacy Kahn BY: Lisa (Kruman) Weinbaum Phillip Katz BY: Gary & Donna Weiss BY: Pam, Randy, & Amanda Smith and family BY: Gregory and Alla Zlatopolsky Gertrude Armstrong Keller BY: Lyn, Josh & Ben Klein

Stacy & Joe Lash’s Grandmothers BY: The Ferber Family Yosef Lerner BY: The Knoppow/Saperstein Family BY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin Goldie Levin BY: Nancy & Jeffrey Adler Teresa Miks BY: The Borman Small Family BY: Kelly & David Victor Pearl Nusbaum BY: Rob, Reut, Max & Aiden Bardach BY: Ellen Busch BY: The Homer Family BY: Bene Lederer BY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin BY: Susan Knoppow & David Saperstein BY: Eric Schiffer BY: Susan & Gordon Shlom BY: Pam & Randy Smith Suzanne Orley BY: Nancy, Jeffrey, Mitch, Eden & Jesse Adler BY: Amy, Jack, Aaron, Elana, Jonah & Aidan Folbe BY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky BY: Leah & Richard Trosch Sylvia Pollak BY: Doreen Hermelin BY: Marilyn & Larry Katz Ephraim Rigefsky BY: David, Rebecca & Elliot Salama BY: The Zakalik Family Thelma Rottman BY: Sue & Larry Adler BY: Cindy & Michael Gersten BY: Doreen Hermelin BY: Kim & Rob Kaplan BY: Dr. Harvey Minkin & Michigan Radiology Services, P.C. BY: Phyllis & Bob Pilcowitz BY: Maggie & Marcel Thirman Annelise Selig BY: The Adamczyk Family Loraine Shapiro BY: The Dorman Family Frederick Shevin BY: Dolores & Leonard Farber Arnold Smith BY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin BY: Randy, Pam, Garrett, Lexi & Amanda Smith Kenneth Brian Stein BY: Rita Keywell and family Gitta Vieder BY: Marc & Michele Borovoy BY: Rochelle Iczkovitz BY: Renee Siegel & Yair Nadiv BY: Randy, Pam, Lexi, Amanda & Garrett Smith BY: Maggie & Marcel Thirman

Rita Weston BY: The Kennet Family BY: The Schanes Family BY: Ellyn, Mark, Emery & Andrew Weiss IN HONOR OF: Happy Holidays and Thank you to Rob Bardach, Rabbi Berger, Steve Freedman, Marilyn Mossman, Robin Pappas, Alita Rossen, Saul Rube, Jordana Weiss BY: Joanne Sokol

BY: Kim & Ken Levin BY: Carol & Bruce Lowen BY: Natalie & Bill Newman BY: Amy & Jeff Schlussel and family BY: Marcia Seigerman BY: Robbie & Scott Sherman Bernice Barill BY: Kim & Ken Levin Geraldine Bernard BY: Phyllis & Bob Pilcowitz

Birth of Ethan & Ava Cooperman BY: Jacob Bronstein BY: Eden, Kevi, Skylar & Zachary Elbinger BY: The Levin Family BY: Jackson, Tatum & Ari Partrich

Lee Bernstein BY: Natalie & Bill Newman BY: Phyllis & Bob Pilcowitz BY: Joni & Neil Satovsky

Steve Freedman receiving honorary Doctor of Pedagogy BY: Shelli & Michael Dorfman BY: The Ferber Family BY: Roz, Richard, Danielle & Olivia Keith BY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin BY: Natalie & Bill Newman BY: Pam & Randy Smith BY: The Weinbaum Family BY: Bev Weingarden

Anne Ginsberg BY: Marianne & Rob Bloomberg

Andrea & David Jacobson’s Marriage BY: Carol & Joel Lubin Adina Levin receiving the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education BY: The Blanck Family BY: Eden, Kevin, Skylar & Zachary Elbinger Birth of Brooklyn Sloane Lieb BY: The Levin Family BY: Tatum, Jackson & Ari Partrich BY: Miriam & Steve Wolock Birth of twin granddaughters to Malka Littman BY: Sarah Schiffer BY: Pam Smith Bat Mitzvah of Miriam Lupovitch BY: Lorraine & Dan Feber Birthday of Mark Schostak BY: Marilyn & Larry Katz Birth of Henry Chaim to Dr. Noah & Illana Stern BY: Steven, Rory & Paul Siman Birth of Asher Eli Sternberg BY: The Weinbaum Family SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Steven Zack BY: Randy, Pam, Garrett, Lexi & Amanda Smith GENERAL TRIBUTES IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman BY: Marianne & Rob Bloomberg BY: Renee & Craig Erlich BY: Roz & Richard Keith

Howard Brickner BY: Renee & Craig Erlich BY: Kim & Ken Levin BY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky

Mae Goodman BY: Renee & Craig Erlich BY: Lillian Meyers & family BY: Cheryl & Steve Schanes BY: Suzanne & Harvey Schatz BY: The Sevy Family BY: Pam & Randy Smith Judy Herman BY: Yolette Jaffe BY: Edith Levin BY: Joanne Liss Helene Hurwitz BY: Amy, Jeff, Jacob, Lindsay & Mia Schlussel Rita Katz Kahn BY: Aaron & Helene Engel BY: Julie & Raphael Goldstein and family BY: Teresa Medley Anne Katz BY: Ellyn, Mark, Emery & Andrew Weiss Yosef Lerner BY: Nancy, Jeffrey, Mitch, Eden & Jesse Adler BY: Kim & Ken Levin Teresa Miks BY: Kim & Ken Levin Pearl Nusbaum BY: Tama Gorman BY: Marisa & Hector Hernandez BY: Kim & Ken Levin BY: Joanne & Mark Liss Suzanne Orley BY: Marianne & Rob Bloomberg BY: Renee & Craig Erlich BY: Phyllis & Bob Pilcowitz BY: Robbie & Scott Sherman Sylvia Pollak BY: Ruth & Norman Beitner

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tributes Alicia Schwartz BY: Nancy Faudem

Atara Krakoff ’s Bat-Mitzvah BY: Robin Pappas & family

Annelise Selig BY: Becky & Ari Melamed

THE MORRIS D. BAKER LIBRARY FUND IN MEMORY OF: Lori Buckfire Bary Firestone’s father Coleman Friedman Rabbi Barry Mehlman’s mother Donald Scharfman Fran Spillman BY: Beverly Baker

Arnold Smith BY: Kim & Ken Levin Gitta Vieder BY: Myrna Fischer BY: Kim & Ken Levin Rita Weston BY: Marisa and Hector Hernandez & the Kaplan family BY: Karen, David & Hannah Stryk IN HONOR OF: Wedding of Jeremy Baruch Benjamin Blumenstein’s Bar Mitzvah Connor Tukel’s Bar Mitzvah BY: Phyllis and Bob Pilcowitz & family Betty-Jo Birkhahn-Rommelfanger’s 60th Birthday & Charlene Lichtenstein’s 75th Birthday BY: Len & Sue Dubin Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Goldsmith’s 60th Anniversary BY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky Birth of Ethan Ryan Hernandez BY: Roz, Richard, Danielle, & Olivia Keith Birth of Margery Jablin’s Grandson BY: Roz, Richard, Danielle, & Olivia Keith Happy Hanukkah Joanne Liss, Ayala Perlstein, & Edna Sable BY: The Geller Family (Josh) Amnon & Naomi Reiter’s 50th Anniversary BY: Mark & Joanne Liss Shana Tova to Rabbi & Mrs. Aaron Starr BY: Rachel & Evan Albert & family Mazel Tov on the birth of Lindsay Vieder BY: Eden, Kevin, Skylar, & Zachary Elbinger THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER IN MEMORY OF: David Levin Doris Levin Ephriam Rigefsky Annelise Selig BY: Robin Pappas and family IN HONOR OF: Jillian Goldstone’s Bat Mitzvah Steve Freedman receiving honorary Doctor of Pedagogy BY: Robin Pappas and family Marriage of Roberta and Shel Green’s daughter BY: Robin Pappas Natalie Jacobson’s Bat Mitzvah Jamie Menuck’s Bat Mitzvah BY: Linda & Steve Jacobson

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Irwin T. Holtzman BY: Nancy & Leonard Baron IN HONOR OF: Joshua Baker Ann and Leonard Baruch’s simchas Dr. and Mrs. Morton Cash’s grandson’s Bar Mitzvah Steve Freedman receiving honorary Doctor of Pedagogy Happy 55th Anniversary to Sue & Arn Winshall Arn Winshall’s 80th Birthday BY: Beverly Baker SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Aliza Nivy Sue Winshall BY: Beverly Baker THE MORRY & MARCIA BEDNARSH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Gladys Blumenfeld Albert Lichtman BY: Marcia & Morry Bednarsh SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Barbara Heller BY: Marcia & Morry Bednarsh THE ANARUTH AND HENRI BERNARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Judi Fogel’s father Judy Herman Glenda Jacobs Howard Sabbota BY: Anaruth & Dr. Henri Bernard IN HONOR OF: Anaruth and Henry Bernard BY: Betsy & Mike Winkelman THE BLECHMAN SCIENCE FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman BY: Sharon & Marty Gene IN HONOR OF: Steve Freedman receiving honorary Doctor of Pedagogy BY: The Goss Family THE BLUESTONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Coleman Friedman Ruth Simmons’ sister, Sharon BY: Eleanor Bluestone

THE DINA AND HERMAN BRODSKY SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman BY: Dina Brodsky BY: Helene Brody Judy Herman BY: Stacy & Jeffrey Brodsky Larry Tomas BY: Sari Marsh BY: Robin Pappas IN HONOR OF: Marriage of Stuart & Amy Brody BY: Barbara, Irvin, Brandon & Michelle Kappy Birth of Jacob Ravitsky BY: Anne & David Rosenberg Michelle Ravitsky’s engagement to Kevin Rosenberg BY: Harold & Lynda Friedman SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Steven Zack BY: Helene Brody BY: Stacy & Jeffrey Brodsky THE ANNA & SAMUEL CHAPIN MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Lee Bernstein Sylvia Pollak BY: Cheryl & Dan Guyer IN HONOR OF: Michael Horowitz BY: Cheryl & Dan Guyer SPEEDY RECOVERY: Martin Levinson Jeffrey Maisels BY: Cheryl & Dan Guyer THE JACK CRANIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Irving Belsky Sandy Brenner Howard Brickner Pearl Nusbaum BY: Jodi, Scott, Mara & Jordyn Cranis SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Gerry Levy BY: Jodi, Scott, Mara & Jordyn Cranis THE WALTER CYKIERT MEMORIAL HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ernie Fridson BY: Stuart, Josh & Nathan Cykiert Rose Rubinoff BY: Shirley Cykiert BY: Stuart, Josh & Nathan Cykiert IN HONOR OF: Fred Ferber’s 80th Birthday BY: Stuart, Josh & Nathan Cykiert

SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Asa Shapiro BY: Stuart, Josh & Nathan Cykiert THE SHERI TRAISON DEVRIES, PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Irving Belsky BY: Barbara & Larry Traison IN HONOR OF: Rosalie & Mel Eisenberg’s 55th Wedding Anniversary Fred Schatz’s 75th Birthday BY: Barbara & Larry Traison SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Meyer Arbit BY: Barbara & Larry Traison THE PHILIP A. DISKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Mary Friedman Mae Goodman Donald Sharfman Gitta Vieder BY: Dorothy Diskin YAHRZEIT OF: Alexander Diskin Irving Disner Philip A. Diskin BY: Dorothy Diskin IN HONOR OF: Cheryl & Kim Margolis’ 20th Wedding Anniversary BY: Dorothy Diskin THE DORFMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENHANCEMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF: Howard Brickner BY: Jennifer, Lowell, Max & Jacob Friedman IN HONOR OF: Adina Levin receiving the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education BY: Jennifer, Lowell & Max Friedman THE BELLE EISENBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Lee Bernstein Mae Goodman Gitta Vieder BY: Robin, Leo, Max, Anna & Louis Eisenberg IN HONOR OF: Robyn & Robert Canvasser’s 20th Anniversary Molly’s Bat Mitzvah BY: Robin, Leo, Max, Anna & Louis Eisenberg THE LEONARD FARBER SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman Lee Bernstein Sylvia Baker’s sister, Nettie Anne Ginsberg

tributes Loretta Globerson Arnold Leshman Alan Nathan Suzanne Harris Orley Robin Rosen Albert Rosenblum Don Sharfman BY: Dolores & Leonard Farber Geraldine Bernard Judith Herman Pearl Nusbaum BY: Robin & Roy Rosen IN HONOR OF: Marriage of Stuart & Amy Brody Steve Freedman receiving honorary Doctor of Pedagogy Birth of Asher Eli Sternberg BY: Robin Rosen

Gitta Vieder BY: Jen & Stu Freedland and family IN HONOR OF: Birth of Manya Ava Goldstein BY: Jen & Stu Freedland & family Natalie Jacobson’s Bat Mitzvah BY: Leslie & Robert Jacobs Robin Lash BY: The cast & crew of the Music Man Jr. THE COHN, MAGY AND HADDOW FAMILY MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OF: Birth of Brooklyn Sloane Leib BY: Hilary & Larry Handler

Rema & Robert Burk’s Grandson Ben’s Bar Mitzvah BY: Dolores & Leonard Farber

THE GOLDMAN ISRAEL TRIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Anne Katz BY: The Bronstein Family

Dolores & Leonard’s outstanding community service BY: Pamela Applebaum

Menachem Glaser BY: Krakoff Family BY: Terri, Todd, & Paige Stearn

SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Rita Folbe BY: Dolores & Leonard Farber

THE GOLDMAN-HERMELIN EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF: Andrea Goldman & David Jacobson’s Wedding BY: Lois & Alvin Rubin

THE SOPHIE (Z’L) AND MAX FISCHEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Irving Belsky Elaine Goldsmith Judith Herman Esther Pelton Gitta Vieder Rose Weintraub Walter Weiss BY: Barbara, Irvin, Brandon and Michelle Kappy

THE STUART GUTTENTAG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman Rae Bednarsh Albert Byer Isabelle Migdal Suzanne Harris Orley BY: Elyse & Jerry Schostak

Adina Levin receiving the GrinspoonSteinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education BY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca and David Kowalsky ISAACS CHILDRENS AUTHOR FUND IN HONOR OF: Naomi & Amnon Reiter’s 50th Wedding Anniversary BY: Allan & Karen Lovinger THE KAUFMAN FAMILY ATHLETIC AND ENRICHMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman Rae Bednarsh Pearl Nusbaum Suzanne Orley BY: Alita Rossen Herlaine Bakerman Fritz Becker Geraldine Bernard Lee Bernstein Belle Englander Mae Goodman Bea Katz BY: Sue & Alan Kaufman and family Lee Bernstein BY: Hilary & Larry Handler Howard Sabbota BY: Hilary & Larry Handler IN HONOR OF: Birth of Manya Ava Goldstein BY: Hilary & Larry Handler Debbie & Jerry Glassman’s 60th Wedding Anniversary Emily Kaufman Hunegs’s Birthday Judie Kaufman’s Birthday Lillian Kaufman’s Birthday BY: Sue & Alan Kaufman & family

IN HONOR OF: Birth of Eliana Devorah Berkun B’nai Mitzvot of Pearl & Hershel Dorman Bar Mitzvah of Aidan Folbe Rabbi Joseph Krakoff ’s Bar Mitzvah Year BY: Barbara, Irvin, Brandon & Michelle Kappy

IN HONOR OF: Jerry Schostak’s Birthday BY: Dee Dee & Michael Marcellino Elyse & Jerry Schostak BY: Hannah Dworkis

Betsy Wolf BY: Terri Orbuch

THE ARNOLD AND LORRAINE FISHER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman Suzanne Orley Loraine Shapiro BY: Sylvia, Randy, Stanley & Aviv Wolf

THE STANLEY ICZKOVITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Menachem Glaser Bea Kriechman BY: Rochelle Iczkovitz

THE JUDGE GEORGE AND MRS. JENNIE KENT ENDOWMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF: Sandy Brenner Judy Herman BY: Beverly Kent and Michael Goldberg, Etai & Oren

Rita Weston BY: Lorraine & Arnie Fisher THE RONA AND HERBERT FREEDLAND FUND FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN MEMORY OF: Irving Belsky Pearl Nusbaum Bernard Plotnick BY: Karen & Jim Berger & family Yosef Lerner BY: Robin, Larry & Yale Lash

Suzanne Orley Carol Moyer Allan Segall Gloria Sobel BY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca & David Kowalsky SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Linda Friedman BY: Rochelle Iczkovitz IN HONOR OF: Marilynn & Maynard Flusty’s 50th Anniversary Stuart Nemer’s Bar Mitzvah

Sue and Alan Kaufman BY: Jodie & Jamie Davis

Dolores Fox BY: Beverly Ken Goldenberg Phyllis Hendricks BY: Beverly Kent Goldenberg Goldie Levin BY: Beverly Kent Goldenberg, Michael Goldenberg & Family, and Carol Kent and Ariel IN HONOR OF: Thinking of you, Jeanette Cook BY: Beverly Kent Goldenberg

Dr. Jerald Gach, thanks and appreciation, Happy Chanukah BY: Beverly Kent Goldenberg Lisa Kent’s 18th Birthday BY: Carol Kent & Ariel Gluckson Sylvia Kent Thomas’s Birthday BY: Carol, Ariel, Michael, Beverly, Oren & Etai Adina Levine for receiving the Grinspoon Award BY: Beverly Kent Goldenberg Naomi Loebl’s marriage BY: Beverly Kent Goldenberg, Mickey, Etai, and Oren Scott Loeb’s marriage to Andra BY: Beverly Kent Goldenberg SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Lorraine Kales BY: Carol Kent & Ariel Gluckson THE EDITH AND LARRY KOWALSKY MORNING MINYAN FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman Zena Gordon Dora Mendelson Randy Schwartz BY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca & David Kowalsky Herlaine Bakerman BY: Elaine, Rob, Jessica, Matthew & Aaron Robbins YAHRZEIT OF: Larry & Edith Kowalsky BY: Sidney & Sarah Heisler THE MAYME LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Marilyn Cohen Belle Litinsky Epstein BY: Noel & Judy Lawson IN HONOR OF: Pearl Baum’s Birthday Myra Greenwald’s retirement Dr. Noel & Judy Lawson’s Wedding Anniversary Judith Lawson’s Birthday Allen Pincus’s Birthday Deanna Pincus’s Birthday Dr. Allen & Deanna Pincus’s Wedding Anniversary BY: Victor Lawson Victor Lawson’s 96th Birthday BY: Noel & Judy Lawson THE MINA AND HENRY MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman Teresa Miks Suzanne Orley BY: Fran, Aaron, Adam & Jacob Martin Herlaine Bakerman BY: Raechel & Lenny Nagel

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tributes IN HONOR OF: Thanks to Fran & Aaron Martin BY: Raechel & Leonard Nagel THE MILGROM FAMILY MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OF: Myron & Jackie Milgrom’s 60th Wedding Anniversary BY: Belle Dubrinsky BY: Anna & Yale Levin BY: Eunice & Milton Ring BY: Phyllis & Arnold Serlin THE MIKE AND MARY MUST CULTURAL EVENTS FUND IN MEMORY OF: Irene Goldberg BY: Madelon & Lou Seligman Sylvia Pollak BY: Jonathon Koenigsberg THE PEARL AND ABE OSLIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Anne Ginsberg Sylvia Pollak Loraine Shapiro Arnold Smith BY: Anaruth & Dr. Henri Bernard IN HONOR OF: Leonard & Dolores Farber receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award BY: Anaruth & Dr. Henri Bernard THE EVAN TYLER OTIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman Sylvia Beresh Brian Canner Lillian Olender Alicia Rosen Schwartz Rita Weston BY: Bonnie & David Otis Howard Brickner Pearl Nusbaum BY: Beth & Larry Hirsch Sylvia Berish Maxwell Handelman

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Alicia Rosen Schwartz BY: Elaine Faudem Suzanne Orley Alicia Schwartz BY: Nancy Faudem

IN HONOR OF: Seth Schostak becoming a Bar Mitzvah BY: Sharon & Jerry Knoppow

Mr. & Mrs. Myron Milgrom’s 60th Anniversary Birth of Isabelle Lily Passman & Dov Alexander Kaiserman Mr. & Mrs. Jack Shenkman’s 70th Wedding Anniversary BY: Warren Tessler

Alicia Schwartz BY: Carla & Dan McCarney

THE SILVERMAN/SMILEY SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF: Gitta Vieder BY: Amy Chimovitz

ROSE AND IRVIN OTIS EARLY EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF: Annelise Selig BY: Amy & Bryan Gottlieb

THE VALERIE AND KEITH SIRLIN SPECIAL LEARNING FUND IN MEMORY OF: Sylvia Abromovitz BY: The Owen Family

IN HONOR OF: Norma Dorman BY: Linda & Steve Jacobson

THE CHARLOTTE TESSLER FUND FOR ALUMNI AFFAIRS IN MEMORY OF: Howard Brickner Kathy Feiger’s mother Irv Feinberg Max Marcus’s mother BY: Rabbi Asher, Rachel, Shayna, Cara, Judah and Gideon Lopatin

IN HONOR OF: Eli Tukel’s winning season BY: Gail Tukel

THE ROSALIND WEISBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Mae Goodman BY: Lou, Lisa, Hadas & Sam Corey

IN HONOR OF: Dolores & Leonard Farber – Mazel Tov on your Lifetime Achievement Award BY: Nancy & Bobby Schostak The Birth of Lindsay Gitta Vieder BY: Lisa, David, Jake, & Dana Schostak

Helen Hannah Apsel Lee Bernstein Howard Brickner Lynn Faxstein Anne Ginsberg Mae Goodman Ben Gurvitz Erwin Hollander Helene Hurwitz Dr. Harold Luria James “Jamey” Moray Albert Newman Gloria Pesis Sylvia Pollak Loraine Shapiro Vivian Stollman BY: Warren Tessler

THE ROSALYN AND RUDOLPH SHULMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman Thelma Rottman BY: Ellie & Sid Glen

IN HONOR OF: Dr. & Mrs. Henri Bernard’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Robert Canvasser’s 60th Anniversary Natalie Jacobson’s Bat Mitzvah

THE JAYNE RUDY SCHOSTAK MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Herlaine Bakerman BY: Stacy, Ronnie, Katie & Carly Klein Herlaine Bakerman Albert Byer Richard Gershenson Mae Goodman Teresa Miks Linda Minn’s brother, Kenny Suzanne Orley Judy Rubin Mary Jo Wolfe BY: Nancy & Bobby Schostak and family

FLOYD TUKEL M.D. MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Lee Bernstein Gloria Pesis Alicia Ann Schwartz Naomi Tukel BY: Gail Tukel and family

THE KAREN WALDMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Emil Wolok BY: Sylvia Waldman and family

ZIVIAN & ZWICKL FAMILY G’MILUT CHASADIM FUND IN HONOR OF: Yolette & Al Jaffe’s Birthdays BY: Etta Zivian

HEAD OF SCHOOL Steve Freedman CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Gary M. Izor ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL Joanne Sokol DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Robin Pappas K-4 DIVISION HEAD Jordana Weiss 5/6 DIVISION HEAD Dr. Robert Bardach 7/8 DIVISION HEAD Alita Rossen DEAN OF JUDAIC STUDIES Saul A. Rube RABBI IN RESIDENCE Jonathan Berger DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION Amy Schlussel DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Cheryl Schanes

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