Seriously Generous

The Annual Fund makes up a large portion of VBSDS’ annual operating budget. This means that there is virtually no aspect of student learning and services that go unsupported by our generous Annual Fund donors. Every gift, no matter the size, helps to ensure the legacy and impact of VBS Day School for years to come.

Brynie and Tennyson Collins, parents of Dean ‘21 and Brooke ‘23, served as our 2019/20 Annual Fund Chairs. The Collins family was eager to share their story and love of VBSDS with the community. They generously matched up to $10,000 from parents and community members, hoping to encourage others to participate and

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invest in the future of our school. The Collins family truly appreciates that in addition to the academic rigor of VBSDS, each student is rooted in strong Jewish values, a sense of social responsibility and a desire to make the world a better place. Inspired by our 2019/20 school theme, the Collins Family has seen their children learn to “be their best selves.”

It fills us with pride when we see Brooke and Dean’s desire to help their friends and to be inclusive. To give money, food and clothes to those less fortunate than us and to recycle and reuse as they consider future generations. We see them developing into kind, respectful, thoughtful and generous people and we know that this is in large part due to the nurturing they get here at VBSDS.

- Brynie and Tennyson Collins

Each year, VBSDS relies on families, faculty and staff, the board, alumni, and the greater VBS community to enhance and enrich our mission. Whether the support is financial, a gift of time, and/or a gift of talent, one thing remains steadfast - VBSDS couldn’t fulfill its mission without the support of our community!

VBSDS continues to thrive, in large part due to the partnership, generosity and leadership of our incredible donors, volunteers and board members like the Collins family.

This year, as a way to thank our Annual Fund donors who gave at the Blue and White leadership level, we provided an exclusive, hands-on painting experience with our amazing faculty! Our talented and beloved second grade team, Einav Telem P’20, P’22, Sharon Rief P’20, P’24, and Karen Vear, led a Master’s of Art Workshop for Blue and White donors. These top level donors also enjoyed connecting with fellow parents over cocktails and dinner at the home of Roslyn ‘86 and David Grinberg P’16, P’19, P’22.

Thank you again to our 2019/20 Annual Fund supporters!

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Special thanks to our dedicated Development Committee members who worked hard throughout the year to engage participation in the Annual Fund:

Tamar Dolgen, Chair Kareen Akry Brynie Collins Amy Green Shahab Kohen Shelley Margulies Oren Rappaport Sari Rappaport Karen Rubinstein Rebecca Steinberg Navid Souferi Matt Waterman

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Generations’ Circle

Through the Generations’ Circle giving program, grandparents play a significant role in the growth and success of our VBSDS community. This leadership giving program engages our grandparents and creates new ways for them to be involved and invested in their grandchild(ren)’s Jewish education. This year, Generations’ Circle was chaired by Toby and Aaron Feit, who have three grandchildren at the school, Kara ‘24, Zachary ‘24, and Levi ‘28.

“The synagogue and Day School mean a great deal to our family. They are part of the fabric of our lives. We are honored to keep our legacy alive and contribute to VBSDS’ innovative and inspiring programs and our Jewish future. Our grandchildren are fifth generation VBS members. It was an honor to be your 2019/20 Generations’ Circle Chairs.”

-Toby & Aaron Feit

While we did celebrate our annual Generations’ Day in December, sadly, we were unable to bring our Generations’ Circle members together on campus for a formal spring thank you event. We look forward to welcoming our Generations’ Circle members back to campus when it is safe to do so. We remain so grateful for the support of our grandparents, with special thanks to our chairs. Stay tuned for information on reimagined Generations’ Day 2020!