Schechter Impact Report 2024

Building a foundation for life, learning, and identity

Our mission, vision, and values are at the heart of everything we do.

Every day, our outstanding teachers embrace our mission to ignite our students’ Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world.

Our vision of generations of engaged Jewish citizens who make our community and the world a better place is deeply embedded in our educational approach.

Our core values inform every decision we make — from our curriculum to our programs and our guiding principles for our school community.

Through our mission, vision, and values, we create a dynamic, nurturing, and joyful learning environment committed to academic excellence — inspiring students to believe in themselves, feel a strong sense of community, connect deeply with our Jewish heritage, and make a positive impact on our world.

To read about each core value go to: schechter.org/about/mission-vision-core-values/

IT ALL STARTS HERE

At Schechter, we are building the future –for our students and our Jewish community.

We focus on our students’ academic growth and well-being — helping them to become curious learners, critical thinkers, and innovative problem-solvers.

We support their social and emotional development and foster confidence, compassion, and resilience — enabling them to build meaningful relationships and contribute positively to society.

Our immersive and joyful Jewish life and learning experiences strengthen their Jewish identity — deeping their connection to Jewish culture, traditions, values, and the Hebrew language, and nurturing their love of and pride in Israel.

By investing in Schechter, you are not only helping to shape the future of our students, you are helping to secure a strong and vibrant future for our Jewish community.

Todah Rabah. Thank you for your support and partnership.

A message from the Head of School and Board President

The

2023-2024 school year began as we welcomed 433 students and their families to our Sager School and Ginsburg Early Childhood Center. The halls and classrooms came alive with the excitement and joy of learning within our vibrant school community.

On October 7, our world changed with the devastating news from Israel. We mourned the loss of lives and prayed for a swift resolution to the war, for the safe return of the hostages, and for healing.

Our priority was ensuring Schechter remained a safe place for students to learn and grow. Our tzevet (faculty and staff) went above and beyond, supported by our parent organization, Board, and educational leadership.

A week later, over 500 people joined together at our “Schechter Stands with Israel” event to express solidarity with Israel and to support alumni and others serving in the IDF. Throughout the year, we also held programs to help our community navigate emotions and conversations about the conflict and hear testimonies of survivors of the attack.

When Israeli parents needed a safe place to educate their children, we welcomed 24 students and their families, tuition-free. We provided vital resources to ease their transition, thanks to funding from JUF and our community.

During the school year, we educated and celebrated our students while we also demonstrated our deep commitment to Israel. We are proud of our community’s ability to pause to recognize times of joy and sorrow, and always support one another.

As you read this report, we hope you will share our pride in our students’ achievements, our outstanding tzevet, and our vibrant and supportive community.

We continue to keep Israel in our hearts and in our prayers as we embark on the new school year.

With tremendous gratitude, Dr. Lena Kushnir, (’88) Proud Head of School Ben Fisher, Schechter Board President

A NOTE OF GRATITUDE FROM ONE OF OUR ISRAELI FAMILIES

Aviv (center) is pictured with his 5th grade classmates before returning to Israel. Dear Schechter Community,

In these circumstances of war, our family found ourselves in Deerfield. We want to thank you so much for welcoming us into your community and school. Everyone has been so wonderful to us, from the Schechter staff to the parents and students. We received such a warm and loving welcome, making our children feel safe and at home. Every single detail has been heartwarming and has helped us so much during these difficult days. Wishing and waiting for better days when we would love to give back in Israel.

Abe, Maya, Alma, and Aviv Doron

2023-2024 highlights of the year

Exciting new initiative: making tuition more affordable than ever

We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking effort to make a Schechter education more accessible for our community.

Last September, our school was selected as one of five K-8 Jewish day schools in the Chicago area to participate in the prestigious Tuition Accessibility Partnership (TAP) Fund, powered by Crown Family Philanthropies, a Chicago-based foundation dedicated to partnering with its communities to effect just and lasting social impact across generations.

This innovative program introduces a new tuition model designed to ease the financial burden for families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) between $200,000 and $350,000 by capping tuition at just 12% of their AGI regardless of the number of children enrolled.

Building on this momentum, our Board approved two significant affordability measures for the 2024-2025 academic year:

We received full accreditation from ISACS

• A 0% increase in tuition for the FY25 school year

• An expanded TAP model thanks to the support of the David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation

Families with an AGI between $100,000 and $200,000 will have a tuition cap of 12% of their AGI, and families with an AGI above $350,000 will have a tuition cap of 14% of their AGI regardless of the number of children enrolled.

Additionally, we are proud to offer our robust Flexible Tuition Program (tuition assistance) for families with an AGI under $100,000 or those needing extra assistance.

A NOTE OF GRATITUDE FROM ONE OF OUR ISRAELI FAMILIES

Our Flexible Tuition Program is made possible through the generosity of our supporters, with special thanks to the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, the Saffir Family, Crown Family Philanthropies, the David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation, the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation, and the Jordan A. Feldman Scholarship Fund.

For more information on our tuition affordability model go to: schechter.org/affording-schechter/

In April, after a two-year self study, we hosted the Independent Schools of the Central States (ISACS) review committee as part of a seven-year accreditation cycle. For four days, the team immersed themselves in every aspect of our school community.

Following their visit, we received several commendations for our:

• commitment to academic excellence

• welcoming environment

• investment in faculty collaboration and development

• dedication to meeting individual student needs

• strong Jewish values

We are proud that we were once again granted full accreditation. This means that as an educational institution we are committed to learning, growth, and continuous improvement in all areas.

Read more on our blog at: schechter.org/schechter-isacs-commendations

Our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and student achievement

At Schechter, our mission to educate students to their highest potential goes beyond words; it’s a daily pursuit. We ensure that every student is actively engaged in learning, whether they require extra support or additional challenge. Our instructional coaches collaborate with content leaders in math, science, social studies, language arts, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies to analyze student data, review standards, and implement strategies to enhance each student’s progress.

Our dedicated teachers provide tailored support in and out of the classroom through differentiated instruction, push-in and pull-out models, and research-based strategies.

By continually seeking out the latest research, such as our early adoption of the science of reading, we strive to stay ahead of the curve and foster growth for every learner. This commitment to innovation and excellence drives our mission forward, ensuring that Schechter students reach their full potential.

Schechter/Keshet Kindergarten Partnership

After extensive research and collaboration, we launched an exciting partnership with Keshet to blend the best of Schechter’s joyful and vibrant learning environment with the added support and expertise of Keshet.

Together, we have created an even more inclusive kindergarten classroom where children can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. We are thrilled to be working together to foster the growth of students in a nurturing and inclusive community of belonging.

Thank you to JUF’s Day School Innovation Fund for its support of the Schechter/Keshet kindergarten program.

SunDay FunDay drop-in program

This year, we introduced a new monthly program for families with 3-6-year-olds to help them discover all that Schechter has to offer. More than 80 families participated in this exciting series of activities led by members of our Schechter team and community. We look forward to welcoming many of these families to Schechter, and are excited to build on this program during the 2024-2025 school year.

Your Impact: A year in photos

One of our founding presidents, Dr. A.I. “Izzy” Weinzweig, said that something remarkable happens every day at Schechter. This is still true today. Take a look at some of the special events throughout the school year.

21st annual golf outing raises $170,000+

On August 7, the 21st annual Schechter golf outing at Rolling Green Country Club in Arlington Heights was a resounding success. Our community came together on a picture-perfect day thanks to the leadership of our dynamic co-chairs, Adam Schneiderman and Kyle Stone, and their committee. Thank you to our generous sponsors, enthusiastic participants, and amazing volunteers.

Families kick-off the year together

On Sunday, August 20, the Northbrook Campus was the place to be for Schechter families. Thank you to our dedicated PO and volunteers for making our Back To School Fun event the perfect way to kickstart the school year!

Friendship & fun at 2nd annual game night

On September 12, we welcomed more than 100 enthusiastic Canasta, Mahjong, Bridge players and more to our 2nd annual game night. We loved seeing so many familiar faces and new friends gathered in our gym. Thank you to our event co-chairs, Kelley Deutsch and Jodi Epstein, and their committee for a great event to support our school!

100+ meals delivered to 95 families through Maot Chitim partnership

On September 10, the spirit of giving was in full force as Schechter families participated in the 7th annual Rosh Hashanah tradition with Maot Chitim. Together, they unloaded the truck, packed up their cars, and delivered over 100 meal boxes to 95 families in need across Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. This mitzvah project, one of many throughout the year, exemplifies our Schechter community’s commitment to giving back.

An evening of gratitude for Schechter benefactors and board presidents

In November, 100 people gathered in the Silverstein Family Lobby for our annual Benefactors event. Following the events of October 7, we shared updates on Israel and our community’s response from Yinam Cohen, General Consul of Israel to the Midwest, and Lonnie Nasatir, JUF President (pictured below with Ben Fisher, Schechter president, and Dr. Lena Kushnir). We also dedicated a new plaque — lovingly created by Angie Adler — bearing the names of Schechter board presidents since the school’s founding in 1962.

“Each of our past presidents was willing to dream big, work hard, and sacrifice for our shared mission…and moved us forward embracing ahavat Yisrael, ensuring our students are prepared for Jewish life in a complex world.”

— Brian Hoffman, son of past president David Hoffman, and first Schechter graduate to serve as president

Big hearts and sweet treats to support Israel

Following October 7, our Schechter community found so many creative ways to support Israel – including a group of friends who set out to raise $36 during a day off from school selling treats and hot chocolate. Thanks to an outpouring of support, they raised $5,000 for the IDF and Magen David Adom. “We’re grateful to Schechter for helping us instill a love of Israel and tikkun olam in our children,” said Jodi Epstein, Schechter parent.

Students venture beyond the classroom

At the end of October, 6th graders participated in a four-day, immersive outdoor education program in Camp Lake, Wisconsin called Nature’s Classroom Institute (NCI). Students learned about science and nature, reflected on Jewish values, strengthened their sense of community, built self-esteem, and developed a greater understanding of the environment. NCI is one of many annual experiential programs for Schechter students.

Grandparents and special friends feel the love at Yom Orchim

In November, we welcomed over 500 grandparents and special friends to the Sager School for Yom Orchim. It was wonderful to witness their immense pride and joy as they experienced first-hand Schechter’s warm, nurturing, and innovative learning environment. The event reinforced the deep bond between generations and the lasting impact of our educational community.

Families celebrate at milestone ceremony

In November, our second graders beamed with pride as they were called up one by one to receive their first siddur in front of their kvelling teachers and families. This milestone ceremony is one of many special life cycle events throughout the school year that bring Schechter families together to celebrate their children’s deepening connection to Jewish life and learning. Thank you to the Albert and Fritzie Hoffman Suddurim Endowment Fund for providing the siddurim each year for our students.

Alumni pack the house at 3-on-3 basketball tournament

We loved welcoming over 80 alumni of all ages, parents of alumni, and friends before Thanksgiving for our 2nd annual 3-on-3 alumni basketball tournament. Thank you to the 12 participating alumni teams, the enthusiastic spectators, and Athletic Director Alicia Honan for coordinating the tournament.

Budding scientists at our early childhood center

In January, our little scientists at the Ginsburg ECC were abuzz with delight as they watched their very own lima beans sprout and grow! They were full of curiosity and wonder as they eagerly examined the changes in their sprouts and learned new vocabulary to describe their evolving plants. This is just one example of how our extraordinary early childhood educators value curiosity and thirst for knowledge. In addition to instilling a passion for Jewish life, the hands-on, authentic experiences at the ECC build essential lifelong learning skills. We are excited that the Ginsburg ECC relocated to Schechter’s Northbrook Campus for the 2024-2025 school year. This is an an opportunity to unify our school community and provide an even more outstanding program for our ECC students.

Siddur Ceremony

Schechter students have big ideas

In January, our 7th and 8th-graders engaged with experts across various fields — immersing themselves in activities from particle accelerators, newscasts, to crime labs. They capped off the month by creating innovative projects, from business plans to short films and podcasts. The one-of-a-kind “Big Idea” program allows students to take the reins of their own learning by designing month-long courses based on their interests and passions — collaborating with peers, teachers, and consultants. Thank you to the Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation for the seed funds to create and implement this program.

Read more about the program on our blog: https://schechter.org/bigideas24/

Basketball teams compete at tournament

In March, our boys and girls basketball teams took center stage at the Jewish Day School Basketball Tournament. Our girls’ team clinched victory, with Gaya earning the prestigious title of tournament MVP. Gaya and Yael secured well-deserved spots on the all-conference team. The boys team, after a hard-fought victory against CJDS, displayed remarkable skills in a closely contested match against Arie Crown. A shout out to Max for earning a well-deserved spot on the all conference team! Thank you to our coaches, parents, faculty, and staff who came out to cheer on our athletes.

Rising to the challenge for our kids

Also in March, our Schechter community united for our annual Chai Five Challenge. Every new and increased gift counted and brought us closer to our goal of 360 donations in 48 hours. We exceeded our goal – with over 415 donations – reaffirming the profound impact of our shared mission and values. Thank you to co-chairs Sarina Gerson, Zhanna Plotkin, and Adina Gabai, and to our generous sponsors for providing an additional $50,000 when we reached our goal.

There’s no place like Schechter for the holidays

We celebrated Purim with costumes, singing, dancing, and carnival fun. Beyond the festivities, students exchanged mishloach manot and participated in the mitzvah of Matanot L’evyonim by donating and delivering food and other items to The Ark to help individuals and families in need throughout metropolitan Chicago.

Thank you to our amazing PO volunteers

Between serving hot lunches at milestone events and holiday celebrations, packing holiday treats, organizing tzedakah and social action projects, raising funds for special initiatives, and providing gifts to recognize faculty and staff, our dedicated parents help make Schechter an inviting, supportive kehillah (community) for everyone.

Students cheer classmates for a bible contest on Yom Ha’Atzmaut

Cast, crews, and camaraderie highlight annual Sager School musical

In April, our talented actors, stage band members, and crews brought the whimsical world of Seussical Jr. to life, captivating audiences with two magical performances. The 100+ students not only showcased their diverse talents, they also radiated joy and enthusiasm, making the experience unforgettable for everyone involved.

Thank you to Dr. Andy and Marsha Rosenson for leading a fabulous team of volunteers, including 25-year musical veteran Danny Kahn, to create the spectacular set, vibrant costumes, musical accompaniment, and more. The production was a celebration of creativity, teamwork, and community. Additional thanks to the John R. Halligan Charitable Fund for its ongoing support of our musical and fine arts programming.

State-of-the-art technology sparks creativity and innovation

You could hear the cheers coming from the gym throughout the entire school – but they weren’t for a basketball game, they were for the Chidon HaTanach –an exciting bible contest on Yom Ha’Atzmaut! Ten students competed in front of their proud classmates and teachers and recalled verses, quotes, numbers, characters, and events in the Torah. Thank you to Rabbi Jonathan Bubis, Rav Beit HaSefer, for coordinating the contest, and to Chazzan Meital, and Rabbis Crane, Chapman, and Ozarowski for serving as judges.

Throughout the year, whether it’s in the classroom, vibrant art studio, cutting-edge innovation studio, or the dynamic makerspace, our students embarked on a continuous journey of discovery, invention, and self-expression. State-of-the-art 3D printers, a laser cutter, and a brand new kiln provided countless opportunities for students to unleash their imagination and creativity.

Class of 2020 reunites at Schechter

We were thrilled to welcome back alumni from the Class of 2020 for our annual reunion and college send-off. The event, held in our Greenbaum Library and Learning Commons, was filled with smiles, hugs, and laughter as alumni reconnected and reminisced with former classmates and teachers. The reunion was a great reminder of the strong bonds that make our Schechter community so special.

SCHECHTER PREPARES STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN HIGH SCHOOL

Schechter provided a rigorous curriculum that challenged me to think critically and develop strong study habits. And through our close-knit community, I learned the value of teamwork, empathy, and resilience. The supportive environment and emphasis on personal growth inspired me to build confidence and adaptability, which really helped me navigate challenges and opportunities throughout high school.”

Adina Bard, Class of 2020 (far right)

Kol Hakavod to the Sager Solomon Schechter

Keren Albo

Liam Altbach

Molly Altschul

Jonah Anisfeld

Adam Aranyi

Noa Bareket

Aviya Barlevy

Lian Basa

Cole Batt

Phoebe Berkowitz

Emerson Blum

Abigail Leona

Eli Golan

Joshua Harkavy

Elinoa Jacobs

Oriya Kalif

Laya Kramer

Hannah Landau

Mazal Tov to our Ariella Joy Frankel Keshet Day School Graduates

Reichert

Villareal

Lev Shulman

Yotam Marom

Arava Meital

Akiva Mishkin

Shir Paz

Zachary Perlen

Blake Redisch

Drew Rosenberg

Lillie Saltzman

Asher J. Salzman

Yael Schwartz

A MESSAGE OF INCLUSION

“It’s a tradition at Schechter’s 8th grade graduation that each student makes a short speech. This year, Keshet student Sydney did just that with the support of her friend Hannah. This is a testament to the friendships that are built and the ways our students grow within our inclusive therapeutic day schools.

On behalf of Keshet, I’d like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone at Schechter who worked with us, never said no, and pulled off such a flawless graduation ceremony. Your Keshet family, as well as Sydney’s family, could not be more appreciative. Sydney and Hannah are still beaming! We’re so thrilled to be such strong partners.”

Lori Zisook, Kehset Inclusion Coordinator

Day School Class of 2024 / 5784

The Etta and David Jonas Gymnasium was filled with warmth, gratitude, and joy as proud families, teachers, and friends gathered for the last major milestone of the school year: the commencement ceremony of our newest alumni in the Class of 2024/5784. Before our graduates received their diplomas, they heard Dr. Lena Kushnir recite the words inspired by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel one last time — a message that was so ingrained in their minds that they recited the words right along with her:

“EVERY ACTION COUNTS AND EVERY WORD HAS POWER SO CHOOSE ACTIONS AND WORDS THAT WILL MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER AND KINDER PLACE.”

Following the ceremony, the celebration continued in true Schechter style with a festive reception — complete with an over-the-top milkshake station, delicious passed appetizers, a balloon selfie wall, and lots of smiles, laughter, hugs, and photos. Read more on our blog at: schechter.org/class-2024/

Arava Meital

Over my nine years at Schechter, I was taught to connect to my Jewish heritage and to develop a strong sense of Jewish identity. Schechter has given me the tools that I need to maintain my Jewish pride in the face of hate and adversity that I may encounter once I leave this school. On my journey through high school and beyond I will look back fondly on my Schechter experience knowing that it helped to make me into the person I am today.

Jonah Bornstein

Looking back at my nine years at Schechter, I have learned so much. Whether it is going from solving 2 + 2 to solving multi-step equations or barely being able to read Dr. Suess to reading 1,000page books, nothing has compared to everything the teachers and Schechter community has done for me. Schechter has helped me feel connected to my Jewish identity so much more than anywhere else or anyone else could have. Thank you to Schechter for the best nine years possible.

During the commencement ceremony, every graduate shared reflections about their Schechter experience. Watch more on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solomonschechterdayschoolo2708

Your Impact: 2024/5784 Honor Roll of Annual Campaign Donors

Thank you to more than 1,000 individuals, families, corporations, organizations, and foundations that supported Schechter this fiscal year. Your philanthropic support allowed us to deliver an unparalleled academic experience to our students, and enabled us to provide more than $4 million in Flexible Tuition (tuition assistance) to 70% of our student body. Together, we are educating generations of engaged Jewish citizens who make our community and the world a better place.

Meir (Brings Light)

$100,000+

Crown Family Foundation*

Crown Family Philanthropies*

Bernard Heerey Family Foundation*

Jewish Day School Guaranty Trust Fund

Jewish Federation/Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago*

David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation –

Orete ’87 and David Harkavy, Heidi and Jonathan ’89 Jonas, and Ann ’95 and Adam Schneiderman*

Andrea and Kenneth Saffir*

The Silverstein Family*

Yovel (Jubilee)

$50,000-$99,999

Karen and Ethan Budins *

Nancy and Maury Fertigs *

Sheri and Steven ’80 Greenbaums *

Legacy Heritage Programming*

Dr. Linda Chi-Ross and David Rosss * Melissa ’79 and Marc Spellman*

Amud (Pillar)

$36,000-$49,999

Associated Agencies, Inc. –

Lynn and Skip Schrayer, Jennifer and Josh Herz*

Shomer (Guardian)

$25,000-$35,999

Maryl and Medwin Dayan*

Linda Schottenstein Fisher*

Dr. Rebecca and Dr. Loren Schechters *

Village of Skokie

The Winick Family – Linda and Al, Debbie and Adam ’85, and Amy ’87*

Tina and Joseph Wolf*

Yesod (Foundation)

$18,000-$24,999

Amy ’95 and Ben Fisher*

Nina and Arnie Harriss *

Heidi and Jonathan ’89 Jonass *

Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation*

Becky and Gil ’78 Soffers *

Manhig (Leader)

$10,000-$17,999

Anonymous*

Margaret and Lee B. Cohn*

John R. Halligan Charitable Fund*

The Hochberg-Lowenstein Families*

Vered Hankin and Jeremy Kaufmans

Bonnie and Lee Malmed*

Zhanna and Zev Plotkins *

Sherwin Pogrund

Poll Family Foundation*

Resnick Family Foundation – Helaine and Howard Resnick, Harriet and Joey Resnick, and Rachel ’85 and Ron Cooper*

Lynn and Howard Schechter

Lynn and Skip Schrayer*

Arnold Simonsen Family Charitable Foundation Inc.

Staci ’92 and Ari ’91 Studnitzer*

Binnie and Mark Swislow*

Shagrir (Ambassador)

$7,500-$9,999

Anonymous*

Arna and Bobby Fisher

Suzy (Staff) and David Hakimians *

Liesel and Larry Jankelowitzs *

David Y. Schwartz Family*

Anat Hakim and Martin Sweet

Mimi Sager Yoskowitz ’89 and Marc Yoskowitz*

* Donors that have given consistently for 5 years or more s Includes a donation through the Invest in Kids Scholarship Program (Empower Illinois and Big Shoulders)

We make every attempt to minimize errors. If your name is inadvertently omitted or listed incorrectly, please accept our sincere apology and contact tami.warshawsky@schechter.org or shira.rozgovich@schechter.org.

Shutaf (Partner)

$5,400-$7,499

Fishbaum Family*

Elyssa and Ari Fisher

JVC Investment Partner*

PCNation*

Danielle and Jonathan Pearls *

Relative Value Partners

Randee and Robert Romanoff*

Cindy and Ari Taitzs *

Enid and Kalman Wenig*

JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS PRODUCE JEWISH LEADERS

“Data shows that a third of the leaders of Jewish communal institutions are day school alumni, and the proportion who are alumni or parents of day school students rises dramatically among younger leaders.

In recent months, it has been Jewish day school alumni who have taken the lead in the fight against antisemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses. Professor Eitan Hersh (professor of political science at Tufts University, whose research focuses on US elections and civic participation) sees day school alumni taking on this leadership because they feel a sense of obligation to the Jewish community and they have a strong identity.”

Lisa Popik Coll and Gail Norry, board chair and vice chair of Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

$3,600-$5,399

Anonymous (2*)

A & R Katz Management Inc.*

Jane and Edward Bests *

BMO Wealth Management*

Brit Properties: Eric Schneider & Joel Friedland

Patti Caplan*

Janet and Gadi Cohen*

Lindsay and Michael Cohen

Merle and Larry Cohen*

Karen Lobl and David Eisenberg*

Fairmont Property Management

Phyllis Fischel

Lisa and Mark Fishman*

M. Fishman & Co.

Beth and Robert B. Footlik*

Suzanne and David Friedland*

Cindy and Howard Garoon*

Sarina and Robert Gersons *

Sheryl and Bob Greenstein*

Alisa Ungar-Sargon and Alexander Gutfrainds

Highland Park Bank & Trust:

A Wintrust Community Bank

HLM Capital

Melanie and Brian ’81 Hoffman*

ICM Properties, Inc.

Impact Marketing Group, Ltd.

Imperial Group

Beth ’72 and Dr. Jeff Kopin*

Lena ’88 (Staff) and David ’86 Kushnir*

Leading Edge

Andrea ’82 and Benjamin Leshem*

Sherry and Brad Levin*

Lisa and Jim Levitas*

Liat and Ron Meislers *

Milestone Planning Group at Morgan Stanley*

Jan and Harvey Miller

Ellen ’84 and Micah Nathan*

Republic Bank of Chicago

Holly and Michael Rosenberg*

Sherry and David Rothenberg

Drs. Karen and David Sager*

Ted and Patty Schmidt

Judy and Mark Schwartz

Katy and Joshua Silvers*

Lauren and Kyle Stones

Tami (Staff) and Reuben Warshawsky*

The Lynn and Leo Wiznitzer Family*

The Xcel Group

Chai Society

$1,800-$3,599

Angie and Larry Adler*

Rachel and Jacob ’98 Avraham

Bank of America Charitable Foundation on behalf of Lena & David Kushnir

Julie ’85 and Jeff Benensohn*

Joyce and Jay Berlinsky

Eve ’73 and Richard Biller*

Suzanne Muchin and David Brown*

Nanci (Staff) and Ben ’95 Caplan*

Shirley and Carl Cohen*

Compass Real Estate

Concerto Renal Services

Sheri and Neil Cooper*

Sara ’75 and Steve Covens *

Nina and Walter Deitch

Carol and Gordon Derman*

Lari Dierks

Marcia Markowitz and Scott Dodelson*

Enrollment Rx

Nan and Marc Fine

First Bank Chicago*

First Eagle Bank

Carol and Ron Fogel*

Barbara and Danny Fox*

Sonya Frazin*

Friends of Jordyn Greenbaum in honor of her Bat Mitzvah

Inna Feldman-Gerber ’87 and Robert Gerber

Betsy Gidwitz*

Jemma Green

Bernie Groveman, Barbara Ancona, Ben Groveman and Gen Adams*

Iris and Michael Heyman*

Richard Karger

Karen and Michael Kesner*

Gigi Cohen and Michael Levin*

Laura ’95 and Joshua Levin*

Arielle and Victor Levitan*

Karen and Allan Lovinger

Magid Glove and Safety on behalf of Gigi Cohen and Michael Levin*

Andrea and Jeffrey Meltzer*

Joshua Metnick

Rhonda and Paul Miller*

The Wilfred Minkus Charitable Trust*

Mosaic Construction, LLC*

MPS Law

Deborah and Allan Nathan

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP

Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter*

Shana and Elan ’90 Peretz

Vicki and Gary Phillips

Rosenthal Bros., Inc.

Rothschild Investment LLC

Susan and Marc Sacks*

Naomi and Jerrold Senser*

Shalom Memorial*

Silverman Family Foundation*

Sklare Family Foundation*

Joanne and James Smith*

Rachel and Michael Stein*

Style Shack, Inc.

Rachel Tannenbaum ’01

Roslyn and Bret Tayne*

TPH Global Solutions – Jody and David Schmidt

U.S. Waterproofing & Construction Co.*

Dottie and Donald Wagner*

Lila and Steven Weiland*

Worthy Insurance

The Zemsky & Greenberg Families*

Grand Society

$1,000-$1,799

Anonymous (2*)

Sally and Mike Abrams*

Renee and James Akers

Alliant Americas*

James R. and Lesley B. Anixter Family Foundation

Beacon Pointe Advisors*

Faye (Staff) and Benji Bearman*

Miles Beermann

Benevity Causes Portal

Karen and David Benson

Marlene and Bert Bilsky

Sarah and Samuel ’93 Caplan*

Carol and Ira Chasnoff*

Chicago Title LLC*

Bonnie z”l and Avrum Dannen*

Deloitte Tax LLP

Shosh Korrub and Daniel Derman

Jodi and Aaron ’89 Epstein*

Linda and Leslie Epstein*

Mark Filip

Laurel Van Allen and Zachary Frankel ’01*

Adina and Adam Gabai*

Nancy z”l and Alan Gandelman*

Beth and Chuck Goldberg

Jamie and Greg Goodman*

Valentine Hakimi*

Diane ’84 and Shai Halivni*

Avi Handelsman*

Handi-Foil*

Arica ’80 and Emmet Hirsch*

Home Court Advantage

Pnina Issac-Zippershtein

Sheila and Orry Jacobs*

Pearl and Joel Kagan*

Vicki and Barry Kaufman

Ally and Jordy ’94 Kirshenbaum

Ania Motowidelko and Marc Lawrence

Ethan Levin Goldberg

Karen and Alan Peaceman*

Pilcrow Advisors

Cindy and David Pogrund*

Prime Time Marketing

Cantor Rachel and Chuck Rosenberg*

Shira ’97 (Staff) and Liad Rozgovich*

Julie Dann and Brad Schneider*

Janice and Marty Sobelman

Emily and Rabbi David Soloff*

Audra Kaplan and Alan Spellberg*

Deborah and Dale Strauss*

Strauss Realty Ltd.*

Symphony Care Network

Amy and Jeff Taub*

Wigoda & Wigoda*

Robin ’73 and Cliff Wolf*

Jacqueline & David Wolle*

Atid Society $500-$999

Ora and Maury Aaron*

Anne Opila and Todd Abraham*

Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation

Andrea (Staff) and Alan Berlow*

Beth Hillel B’nai Emunah*

Stephie and Andrew Blum*

Camp Ramah in Wisconsin*

Congregation B’nai Tikvah

Congregation Beth Judea

Congregation Beth Shalom*

Couzens Lansky*

Larry Dorf

Rachel and Marc ’79 Dorfman*

Hillary ’87 (Staff) and Brian Dunn*

Debbi and Aaron Dworin*

Becky Barak ’96 and Yuval Eisenberg ’96*

Greta Rothschild and Robert Eisenstadts *

Francine and David Ephraim*

Kitty Calhoon and David Ettinger*

Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township

Jewish Congregation

Laurie and David Ferri*

Zach Fertig ’04

Jessica and Rabbi Jeremy ’96 Fine

Lisa ’83 and Todd Fishbein*

Elizabeth and David Geifman*

Deborah and John Given

Meg and Eric Gluck

Rebekah and Stephen Goldberg

Larry Goldsmith/Goldsmith Accounting Group, Ltd*

Claire and Charles Hammer*

Richard Kahn ’04

Heidi Kanter ’74

Arlene and Neil Kaplan*

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Dept. INT

Meredith and Eric ’01 Kirshenbaum

Rachel Kraft ’78*

Trisha and Rabbi Fred Margulies

Brooke and Jered ’95 Milton

Jodi and Amnon Morady*

Moriah Congregation*

Chava Nachmias and Marlene Stern*

Ronna and David Ness-Cohn

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Hannah ’03 (Staff) and Brian ’03 Pogrund*

Rochelle Zell Jewish High School*

Dror Nuriel-Roth and Yuval Roth*

Miriam and Michael Rudolph

Lynne and Howard Schechter

Judy and Steve Schraiber*

Eli Schrayer ’11

Shira and Jeremy ’84 Schwartz

Julie and Rich Sheridan*

Joyce Sklar

Barbara and Marc Slutsky*

Stage Equity Partners, LLC*

Judi and Neil Steinberg*

Irene and Barry Sufrin*

Zach Sufrin ’96

Anna and Aleksandr Vaysman*

David Wasserman*

Sandy and Mel Wasserman

Waste Management

Imy and Howard Wax*

Hollis and David Wein*

Friends of Rabbi Carl Wolkin z”l

Fran and Phil Wolok

Judy Hirsch Zelin and Richard Zelin*

Anonymous (27*)

Abby and Charles Abrams

Deanna ’01 and Brett Abrams*

Fran Abramson

Kristin Achterhof

Simcha Ackerman

Miriam and Jeffrey Ader

Karen ’01 and Josh Adland

Ann Adler

Shiri (Staff) Aharonovich*

Rachelle and Alexander Aisen*

Ashton Akers ’28

Tara and Mark Albert

All Seasons Travel

Miri and Avi (Staff) Allali*

Laura Magid-Aloni ’96 and Yekutiel Aloni

Lynn and Alfred Altschul*

Miranda and Steven Altschul*

Carmen Anderson (Staff)

Corinne Anderson

Geraldine Anderson

Robin and Michael Anderson

Daryl and Michael Anisfeld

Talia (Staff) and Josh ’89 Anisfeld*

Diane Anstadt

Heather and Robert Aranyi

Irina and Leonid (Staff) Arlinsky*

Suzanne and William Auerbach

Laura ’99 and Ezra ’99 Balser*

Marianne and Jack Bankier*

Karen and Hanoch Barak

Gene Barasch

Ilana and David Bard*

Simona and Roni Bareket*

Bonny and Larry Barezky

Anat (Staff) and Gadi Barlevy*

Phyllis and David Bartlett

Kim Bass (Staff)

Helen and Barry Baylis*

Hila and Lior Ben-Zur

Joshua Benensohn ’17

Lily Benensohn ’21

Rose Benensohn ’15

Cheryl and Rabbi Kenneth Berger*

Janna and Keith Berk

Sean Berkowitz

Yael Mirelman and Pere Berkowitz*

Zahava ’96 (Staff) and Daniel Berman*

Alex Bernat

Beth and Bob Bernat

Charles Bernat

Carole and Joel Bernstein

Jeff Bernstein

Robyn Weinstein and Edward Bettenhausen

Darlene and Barry Bikshorn*

Chantal and Ron ’85 Blaustein*

Orit Groag Blavvise and Roy Blavvise

Dana ’99 and Steven Blitzstein

Helene and Mitchell Blivaiss

Lorena and Adam Blonsky*

Honorable Edward and Jane Bobrick

Adrienne Bornstein*

Mindy and Marc Botbol*

Catherine and Eric Botnick

Elizabeth (Staff) and Benjamin Botnick

Larry and Michelle Breitman*

Eileen Leiderman and Ben Brener

David Bressler ’89

Marlene and Harold Bressler*

Heidi Brett*

Karen and Marshall Brill*

Anna and Robert Brimm

Belinda and Rob Brock

Jacqueline Brodsky

Carrie (Glassner) ’03 and Adam Broms*

Ilene (Staff) and David Brot*

Deborah Brown

Diane and Charles Brown

Eric Brown and Mira Shiloach

Alan Brudner

Becca and Rabbi Jonathan (Staff) Bubis

Leah and Avram ’98 Buchbinder

Susan and Colman Buchbinder*

Daphne Budin ’14

Jeremy Budin ’19

Rebekah and Ryan Butler

Morella and Alvin Raul Cardona*

Marie Carstens

Millie Cave

Mara Chaiken

Sandra Chalmers

Karen and Paul (Staff) Chanan

Mary and Ben Channon*

Rabbi David and Jonathan Chapman

Susan Chapman

Lois and Lawrence Chasin

Richard Chesis*

Audri Chiren

Randie and Edward Chubin*

Robert Cogan*

Arielle and Yaron Cohen

Beri Cohen

Colette and Richard (Staff) Cohen*

Gary Cohen

Maya Cohen ’25

Melvyn Cohen

Renee and James Cohen

Robyn Cohen

Sevonne Cohen ’96

Shari Cohen

Terri and Darien Cohen*

Ellen and Ira Cole

Jill ’77 and David Coltun

Debbie Copley*

Moises Cordovi

M’DOR L’DOR: THE LEGACY CONTINUES

“As children of Holocaust survivors, we learned early on that although our parents’ families were completely killed, Judaism and Zionism did not die with them. We wanted to educate our children at Schechter so they could grow up amidst Jewish culture, celebrate within a Jewish calendar, incorporate Jewish values, learn ritual and the language of our people, and the importance of the State of Israel. Now more than ever, with Judaism and Zionism under attack, knowing that our grandchildren are continuing on this path at Schechter is of utmost importance to continuing the chain.”

Drs. Carol Rosenberg and Gordy Derman, parents of Schechter alums Ari (’98), Ben (’02), and Yali (’05) Derman, and Bubbe and Poppi of Lila, Nili, and Erez Derman.

at Yom Orchim with their granddaughter Lila.

Pictured

Rachel and Rabbi Nate Crane*

Elaine and Isaac Daniel

Babette and Mark Daskin*

Renee Rosenblatt and Bob Dauber

Keren Acoca (Staff) and Ohad David

Asher Dayan ’20

Rebecca ’99 and Corey Derdiger*

Lila Derman ’28

Nili Derman ’30

Talia and Ari ’98 Derman*

Elana Dermer ’02 (Staff)

Meital and Etamar Deshe

Jennifer and Todd Deutch

Joelle and David Dimbert

Joyce and David Dlugie

Debbie and David Dobkin*

Mary Dold

Laura Mell and Arthur Dolinsky*

Susan and Bruce Dorn

Katherine ’98 and Matthew Doscher*

Carol and Leon Dragon

Joshua Dredze ’96

Barbara Drizin

Cheryl Duckler

Carole and Michael Dunn*

Emmett Dunn ’19

Jemma Dunn ’22

Joan and Wallace Dunn*

Max Dunn ’17

dyeGirl Chicago

Karen and David ’82 Ecanow*

Michele and William Edelman

Marshall Eisenberg

Judy and Isaac Elkayam*

Iris and Mikhail Elkind*

Mady Elman

Ilana Epstein ’87

Rosa ( Shoshana ) Eselevsky*

Marcie and Richard Eskin*

Sofya Vulfson and Greg Faynshteyn

Jordan Feiger

Mitchell Feiger

Eve and Brad Feinberg*

Judy and Steve Feinberg*

Lauren and Ricky Feinstein

Doreen Feitelberg

Debra Feldman

Stephanie Feldman

Gabrielle Young and Rabbi Jason Fenster*

Karen and Richard Ferdman

Rachel and Rabbi Matthew Field*

Maris (Staff) and Morris Fineberg*

Leslie and Norman Finkel*

Bari and Avi Fleischer

Jennifer and Stewart Flink*

Eva and Ari ’89 Footlik & Family*

Harriet Fowler

Helene Fox*

Stephanie and Michael Fox*

Deena Fraint

Wendy and Benjamin ’83 Frank*

Kim and Alan Frankel*

Judy Franks-Farah

Malka and Michael ’95 Frazin*

TAITZ FAMILY REFLECTS ON 23 YEARS OF SCHECHTER

The Taitz family is one of many Schechter families whose last child graduated this year. However, they are the only family that has called Schechter their home away from home for 23 consecutive years!

Congratulations to Cindy and Ari Taitz and to their five Schechter graduates: Adam (’10), Jason (’12), Jonathan (’15), Daniel (’17), and Gabriella (’24).

“Thank you Schechter for 23 incredible years,” said Cindy Taitz. “You have given our children and family so much more than an excellent Jewish and academic education. We are so blessed, and while we may have no more kids to drop at school each morning, we will always stay connected and cherish our time as proud parents of five Schechter alumni and support Schechter for a new generation of students.”

Barbara and Barry Freedman

Harriet and Bill Freedman

Laura ’00 and Rabbi Alex Freedman*

Ann and Marc Freimuth*

Missy ’88 (Staff) and Jeremy Friedman*

Sarah and Hagay Fringero

Ruth and Mark Fromm

Ursula and Ernest Fruehauf

Ashley Gabelman ’98

Barbara Gams

Gartner, Inc on behalf of

Miranda and Steven Altschul

Eva Gavant

Jennifer and John Geiringer

Irina and Mikhail Geister*

Ada Gelb

Stephanie and Hylton Gelb

Marissa (Staff) and Brantley Gerchikov*

Marlene and Herbert Gerson*

Andy and Edgar Gettleman*

Lisa Statland*

Jeff Gilman

Melissa and Adam Gilman

Dr. Netali ’03 and Dr. Landon Ginsberg

Essie Ginsberg

Jenna Greenberg and Rabbi Joshua Ginsberg

Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg ’70*

Annie Glasser

Kris and Kerry Glicken

Barbara Glimer

Ronen Glimer ’88

Liat Segal and Tiran Golan

Rebecca (Staff) and Corey Gold*

Gail Goldberg

Karen and Joel Goldberg

Susan Goldberg

Leslie and Bernie Goldblatt

Sharon and Harris Goldenberg

Ester Goldfarb

Lia ’01 and Adam Goldfarb*

Marcy (Staff) Goldman*

Nikki and Zachary Goldman

Jill and Barry Goldrich

Eileen and Paul Goldstein

Randall Goldstein ’73

Rachel and Scott Goode

Steve and Judi Goode

Karen and Jay Goodgold*

Deborah and Wayne Goodman*

Jamie Goodsnyder

Sharon Gorberg

Marilyn Hirsch and Gary Gordon*

Annette Gorenstein

Roberta and Howard Goss

Pamela Grad ’77

Lynn and Alan Graham

Jonah Grant ’10

Andrea and Stuart Grass

Sheri and Steven ’80 Greenbaum*

Shana ’99 and Jonathan Greenberg

Sandra (Staff) Greenblatt

Michelle Lawner Greenburg and Aron Greenburg

Tammy Greene (Staff)

Elizabeth Sokol and David Greenstein ’98

Anita (Staff) and David Grobart*

Gregory Grosman (Staff)*

Judge Shelley Daniels and Israel Gross

June and Richard Gross*

Emily (Staff) Gurner

Rabbi Solomon Gutstein

Janice Hadesman

Rachel (Staff) Haims*

Kim and Peleg Halpern*

Ruth Halpern*

Leslie and Richard Hanus*

Lindsey Rosenson Harber ’97 (Staff)*

Barbara and Eli Harris

David Harris

Debbie Harris

Deborah (Staff) Harris*

Sheldon Hayer

Ariela Haymberg (Staff)*

Donna and Jeffery Hersh

Hi-Five Sports Club

Sandy Hill (Staff)*

Shlomit Hoch (Staff)

Alysa Hoffman

Barbara and David Hoffman*

Janet and Arnold Hoffman*

Joshua Hoffman ’11*

Lisa and Perry Hoffman

Barbara and Joel Hollander

Susanne Hollander

Alicia (Staff) and Patrick Honan*

Diane Hornstein

Eliana Horwitz (Staff)

Leslie and Peter Horwitz*

Jennifer Houdek

Ariela (Staff) and Amnon Ish-Hurwitz

Aviva and Stu Jacobs*

Iris and David Jacobson

Irit and Jack Jacobson

Andrew Jagoda

Carol and Ronald Jesselson

Dawn Johnson

Brian Jurczewski

Debra and Harley Kahn

Wendy and Daniel Kahn*

Elle Kane

Bridget Kaplan (Staff)

Denise Kaplan

Phyllis and Sid Kaplan

Randi and Daniel ’77 Kaplan*

Judith S. Karp

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Allen ’81 and Jill Katz

Jill Katz (Staff)*

Helaine Katz-Ratskoff

Richard Kaufman*

Stacey and Thomas Kaufman

Peggy and Sidney Kaz

Adina Kleiman and Rabbi Allan Kensky*

Keshet

Franci ’00 and Michael Kind*

Leslie and Jonathan Kind

Joanne and Gary Kirshenbaum*

Deni Rosen and Kevin Kirshenbaum ’76

Lesley Klasssman

Elizabeth and Alex Kogan

Karen Konigsberg

Lori and Rabbi Ben Kramer*

Traci Kranz (Staff)*

Noreen Kreda

Adena Lebeau ’82 and Jeffrey Kress

Max Kudrin (Staff)*

Sara Kushnir*

Zhanna and Michael Kvashnik*

Stacey and Mario Kywi

Paula and Adam Landau*

Debra and Arnold Landis

Fred Lane

Debbie and Andy Lapin

Adrienne and Gerald Lasin

Adrienne and Lester Lawrence*

Estee and Jonathan Lehrer

Bradley Leshem ’13

David Leshem ’16

Jack Leshem ’11

Alexa Levin ’13

Audrey Ruderman-Levin and Mark Levin

David Levin ’15

Joseph Levin

Murray Levin

Sandra and Mark Levin*

Rabbi Cantor Shoshi Levin Goldberg

Joyce Levine*

Isaac Levitan ’16

Deborah and Curtis Levy

Ronit Levy (Staff)

Yemimma Lipschultz*

Seymour Lipton Family*

Dina ’76 and Trevor Lissoos*

Irina and Pavel Litinski*

Lidia and Modest Litinski

Louise and Gershon Locker*

Samantha Orbach and Jason Loeb

Jackie and Ronald Lorfel

Lauren Patinkin (Staff) and Dion Lowry*

Avital Lupovitch ’10 (Staff)*

Tracy and Eric Lynn

Marsha Lyons*

The Estate of Cara Madansky

Abby and Jonathan Maeir*

Ruth and Zalman Makower

Aryel Ashe and Ken Malatesta*

Rabbi Mitchel ’82 and Caryn Malkus*

Wendy Quach and Leland Malkus ’84

Allan ’74 and Missy Malmed

Diana and Mikhail Maltsman

Jay Marcus*

Ellyn and Jacob ’81 Margulies

Amanda and Brad Mariam

Deborah Marks ’95

Molly Markshtien ’09 (Staff)

Zulma Martinez

Cindy Masover*

Benita Masters

Shari Cohen and Bob Mayer*

Pnina Mazor (Staff)*

Rachel and Taylor McDowell*

Allison Kamen ’86 and Michael McElwee*

McNulty Chiropractic of Highland Park

Elisa Rotman and Rabbi Aaron Melman*

Daniel Merrick

Abbie Meyers

Gail Meyers

Joan Meyers

Rita Meyers (Staff)*

Laurie Micheau

Hedy and Michael Milgrom

Carol and David Miller

Jaclyn Feather (Staff) and Jonathon Miller*

Carol Minkus

Sandy and Martin Miretzky*

Amy and Joseph Mishell

Suzanne (Staff) and Noah Mishkin*

Debbie Kaplan and Michael Mnookin

Louis Moeckler (Staff)*

Stella Mogil

Joni Crounse and Richard Moline

Andrew Montgomery (Staff)*

Ethan Morady ’17*

Margo Morady ’14*

Samuel Morady ’12*

Hilda and Clive Moss*

Maggie and Doron Mozes

Marisa Kowalsky and Dan Myers

Abigail and Louis Natenshon

Deborah Proper (Staff) and Josh Nathan ’87*

Robin and Jay Neidich

Allison and Adam ’90 Nemirow

Barbara Newmark

No Shame On U

Karen and Yizhar Nochimowski*

Barbara and Garry Nusinow

Jill and Avi Nutkis

Phyllis and Norman Nutkis

Maya Ohcana

Noreen ’77 (Staff) and David Ohcana*

Jodi Okner

Leslie Onesto

Noreen and Jerry Orbach

Samantha (Staff) and Brandon Orlov*

Charone and Peter Ousley*

Naomi Oxman

Liora Kleiner and Rabbi Raphael (Staff) Ozarowski

Avram Pachter ’02*

Darlene and Norman Padnos

Sherri and Mitch Padnos

Noa Padowitz (Staff) and Elena Grossman

Sivakami Palaniappan (Staff)

Barbara and Michael Palatnik

Lori Silverman and Vince Panozzo*

Jodie and Dr. Alexander Paret*

Beatrisa and Alex Paz

Pam and Barry Pearl

Rachel ’95 and Micah Peltz*

Caryn Peretz ’93*

Jona and Gabriel Peretz

Elyse Perlen

Thelma and Stuart Perlik

Diana and Thomas Peters*

Viorica and Ross Peters*

Jodi and Craig Phillips*

Abigail Pickus ’86*

Jane Pickus*

Marla Pierson

Lilli Flink ’04 and Ariel Platt

Brooke and Matt Plofsky

Emerson Plotkin ’28

Greyson Plotkin ’27

Jaxon Plotkin ’30

Suzy and Ed Plotkin*

Allyson and Ryan ’90 Poll*

Jackie Povitsky (Staff)*

Rabba Daniella Pressner*

Sofia and Alex Pyatetsky

Talia ’91 and Dmitry Pyatetsky*

Brad Rabin

Robyn-Lee and Stanleigh Rabin*

Fran Rabinowitz

Lori and Richard ’77 Rabinowitz*

Rachael Gray-Raff (Staff) and Elliot Raff*

SCHECHTER IS A COMMUNITY FOR LIFE

In January, 20 alumni from the Class of 2013 gathered for a pot-luck Shabbat dinner organized by Dina Plofsky, Alex Masover, Allyssa Cohen, and Gabe Strauss. Seth Katz reached out to OneTable and received a stipend to help cover the costs.

“I hadn’t seen some of my Schechter classmates since graduation, and we stayed for hours just talking and catching up,” Dina said. “We have a lasting bond that was formed through our years at Schechter. Being together reminded me of the strength of our Schechter community.”

Heather and Michael Redisch

Hallie (Staff) and Frank Redman*

Zipporah and Paul Reisman

Coby Resnick ’15

Janet and Gary Resnick

Liam Resnick ’27

Maya Resnick ’17

Melinda and Ben Resnick

Talia Resnick ’22

Davita and Michael ’79 Robinson*

Nicoleta and Liviu Roman

Yelena and Jeff Rondel

George Roos

Mara Rose

Maya Roseman

Louis Rosen

Sue-Ann and Robert Rosen

Gary Rosenberg

Lauren and Jonah ’03 Rosenberg*

Rabbi Daniel Rosenberg

Paul and Jennifer Rosenblum

Laura Rosenfeld (Staff)*

Marsha (Staff) and Andy Rosenson*

Marcy and Morry Rotenberg*

Rena Rozen (Staff)*

Dvash Rozgovich ’29

Ilana and Arik Rozgovich

Raam Rozgovich ’27

Yaar Rozgovich ’29

Debi and Benji Rubin

Leah and Robert Rubin

Linda and Brian Rubin

Marilyn and Gary Rubin

Rebecca Behrmann ’86 and Joshua Rubin

Lynda and Yale Rubinson*

Roberta and Michael Rubinson*

Yori Rubinson*

Marci (Staff) and Jeff Rubinstein*

Rachel and Alan Russo*

Rebecca ’99 and Rabbi David Russo*

Anit Cohen and John Safranek*

Benjamin Sagarin (Staff)

Karaleigh and Jonathan Salmi*

Jacob Saltzman

Randall Samborn

Meital Hochenboym (Staff) and Ami Sananes*

Stephanie Sanderman

Mitchell Sandler

Charles Sangerman

Marisa Santos

David Sarnoff

Samantha Savin

Marilyn and Mark Sawyer*

Revelle Schachter

Hannah Minkus ’94 and Joseph Schaedler*

Sandra Schatz

Cheryl Scheck

Amy ’96 and Jeffrey Scherr

Hanna Schiffman (Staff)*

Pamela and Richard Schlosberg

Rosa and Nathan Schloss

Jody and David Schmidt*

Adam Schneider ’07

Ina Schneiderman

Renee and Jack Schneiderman*

Inbal Schnitman (Staff)

Jamie Cooper ’02 (Staff) and Mark Schnitzer*

Ahoova and Jonathan Schoenberg

Shana (Staff) and Adam Scholder*

Renie and Michael Schreiber

Janice Schrimmer

Felice and Michael ’98 Schur

Karen and Paul Schur

Erica and Rabbi Michael Schwab*

Rachel and Van Schwab*

Sharon and Richard Schwab

Alexandra Schwartz ’05 (Staff)*

Amy Schwartz (Staff)

Ayala Schwartz ’14

Elan Schwartz ’16

Linda Schwartz (Staff)*

Sammy Schwartz ’15

Sharyn and Daniel Schwartz

Eliana Schwartzman ’12*

Dr. Gabrielle Schwartzman ’08*

Jo-Anne and Louis Schwartzman*

Tamar Schwartzman ’09*

John Sedlacek

Adam Seidenberg ’07*

Lindsay Seidenberg ’03*

Michelle and Jimmy Seidenberg*

Pam Brill and Michael Shalen

Tamar ’99 and Gedalya Shames

Sharone Shamir

Sari (Staff) and Phillip Shandling

Diane and Daniel ’81 Shanes*

Samuel Shanes*

Sarah Shanes ’11

Fran and Steven Shapiro

Lynne Shapiro

Michael Shapiro

Shayna Shapiro

Francine and Jonathan Sherman

Lea and Joseph Shiloach*

Dina Shiner*

Edwin Shinitzky

Denise Shlifka

Asherith and Daniel Shulman*

Joy and Larry Shulruff*

Stuart Shulurff

Mickey and Michael (Staff) Shuman

Karen and Hal Sider*

Jan and Ronald Siegel

Linda and Marty Silber

Ashley Silver

Christine and Josh ’81 Silverglade

Jody Silverman

Joshua Silverman ’10

Larry Silverman

Lauren and David Silverman*

Julie Mednick-Simmons and Russell Simmons*

Stacey Skolnick

Sara and Kevin Skomsvold

Sheila and Michael Small*

Stephanie and Michael Smerling*

Michelle Wasserman and David Smith*

Betty Sobelman*

Robin and Leonard Soffer

Joan and Alan Sohn

Ronnie Jo Sokol*

Sherry Sokol

Judith and Harry Solomon

Rita and Sam Soltan*

Susan ’79 and Richard Sorkin*

Alexander Spektor ’98*

Iris Statland

Edna and Marc Steer

Cindy Steinberg

Ellen and Michael Steinberg*

Laura Patterson and Joel Steinberg*

Teri and Steven Steinberg

Barbara Stern

Joan and Michael Stern*

Renee and Mark Stern

Rachel Arai and Devin Stites*

Jack Stone ’29

Sam Stone ’30

Wendi Stone

Yvette and David Stone*

Naomi and Jay Stonehill*

Stephanie Stormoen (Staff)*

Ellen Strauss

Stacy Strauss

Abby ’00 and Alex Suarez

Neeli and Lyle Sudin

Carla Suffi

Claire Sufrin ’92 and Michael Simon*

Terri and Allan Sweig

Micah and Rebecca Swislow

Samantha Sylverne (Staff)

Judy Szapiro (Staff)*

Yafa and Frederic Talisse

Barbara (Staff) and Bruce Tatz*

Marianne and Stuart Taussig

Naomi ’98 and Brett Taylor

Trisha (Staff) and Eli Taylor*

Marla and Larry Templer

Lisa and Steven Tenzer

Laurie and Doron Tisser*

Margalit Tocher*

Merle and Steven Tovian

Liz and Paul ’98 Towb

Fern Trevino

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Elisheva Lanzkron-Vachman and Chaim Vachman

Rebecca Versman (Staff)

Michale and Jonathan Wacks

Laurie ’72 and Milton Wakschlag*

Ruth Freedman and Daniel Wander*

Adina Allen and Rabbi Josh Warshawsky ’04*

Daniel Warshawsky ’07*

Robin Warshawsky

Maxima and Rabbi Burton Wax

Jane Weber

Debbi and David Weil*

Sarah ’98 and Jason Weil*

Julie and Rabbi Jeffrey Weill*

Ruth Weill ’18

Sarah and Daniel Weinberg

Judy and Larry Weindruch*

Aliza ’03 and Elazar Weiner

Lisa and Michael Weiner*

Abby Weinstein

Jeanne and Michael Weinstein*

Asya Shpilman and Morris Weisman

Karen Weiss

Lynn ’82 and Philippe Weiss*

Jody Zalkin-Weisskopf and Philipp Weisskopf*

Jen and Asher Wenig

Jillian and Nathan Wenig

Debbie and Dan Werlin*

Roberta White

Rifka Wiznitzer

Judith Wolf

Yehudit (Staff) and David Wolf

Amy and Eric Wolok

Eliana ’05 and Bryan Wool

Anne Bolotin and Joseph Wrobel*

Lesley and Jeremy Wynes*

Amy ’94 (Staff) and Jonathan Yaffe*

Carol Steinberg and Peter Yaffe*

Arna and Steve Yastrow

YourCause, LLC Trustee for AbbVie Employee Engagement*

Jillian and Rabbi Eric Zaff

Pavel Zeldin

Betsy Briskman (Staff) and David Zemon*

Barbara Zuckerman*

Iris ’82 and William Zuckerman*

Thank you to the following members of our community that supported Schechter by participating in our annual raffle and by purchasing admission tickets to our many community events throughout the school year.

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Deanna ’01 and Brett Abrams

Simcha Ackerman

Laurie and Brad Akers

Tara and Mark Albert

Miranda and Steven Altschul

Talia (Staff) and Josh ’89 Anisfeld

Terri and Stuart Argentar

Marianne and Jack Bankier

Simona and Roni Bareket

Deborah ’86 and Jonathan Barker

Deborah Ben Aderet

Andrea and Alan Berlow

Carole and Joel Bernstein

Chantal and Ron ’85 Blaustein

Simone and David Bloom

Mindy and Marc Botbol

Brad Bremen

Becca and Rabbi Jonathan (Staff) Bubis

Karen and Ethan Budin

Sheri Bulwa

Nanci (Staff) and Ben ’95 Caplan

Patti Caplan

Sarah and Samuel ’93 Caplan

Arielle and Yaron Cohen

Deborah and Joel Cohen

Jaclyn and Joseph Cohen

Merle and Larry Cohen

Renee and James Cohen

Sandra and Ian Cohen

Terri and Darien Cohen

Sheri and Neil Cooper

Rachel and Rabbi Nate Crane

Elizabeth Richman and Mitch Dayan

Maryl and Medwin Dayan

Sara and Stanley ’05 Dayan

Talia and Ari ’98 Derman

Shelley Sutker-Dermer and Kenneth Dermer

Katherine ’98 and Matthew Doscher

Hillary ’87 (Staff) and Brian Dunn

Joan and Wallace Dunn

Debbi and Aaron Dworin

Becky Barak ’96 and Yuval Eisenberg ’96

Karen Lobl and David Eisenberg

Judy and Isaac Elkayam

Barbara and Erwin Epstein

Ilana Epstein ’87

Jodi and Aaron ’89 Epstein

Linda and Leslie Epstein

Naomi Epstein ’96

Caren Ettleman

Nancy and Maury Fertig

Rachel and Rabbi Matthew Field

Jessica and Rabbi Jeremy ’96 Fine

Tammi and William Finestone

Leslie and Norman Finkel

Amy ’95 and Ben Fisher

Elyssa and Ari Fisher

Lisa and Mark Fishman

Jennifer and Stewart Flink

Paula and Michael Fohrman

Barbara and Danny Fox

Stephanie and Michael Fox

Laura and Ezekiel ’96 Fraint

Kim and Alan Frankel

Laurel Van Allen and Zachary Frankel ’01

Malka and Michael ’95 Frazin

Laura ’00 and Rabbi Alex Freedman

Stacy and Joel Friedland

Suzanne and David Friedland

Sarah and Hagay Fringero

Ursula and Ernest Fruehauf

Samuel Fucarino

Adina and Adam Gabai

Jennifer and John Geiringer

Irina and Mikhail Geister

Randall Gelb

Sarina and Robert Gerson

Andy and Edgar Gettleman

Deborah and John Given

Judith and Samuel Glassenberg

Kris and Kerry Glicken

Gail Goldberg

Karen and Joel Goldberg

Rebekah and Stephen Goldberg

Lia ’01 and Adam Goldfarb

Nikki and Zachary Goldman

Rachel and Scott Goode

Deborah and Wayne Goodman

Jamie and Greg Goodman

Daniel Gould

Sheri and Steven ’80 Greenbaum

Elizabeth Sokol and David Greenstein ’98

Judge Shelley Daniels and Israel Gross

Janet and Maynard Grossman

Bernard Groveman

Suzy (Staff) and David Hakimian

Orete ’87 and David Harkavy

Jaime and Aaron Harris

Tim Hart

Ariela Haymberg (Staff)

Donna and Jeffery Hersh

Iris and Michael Heyman

Barbara and David Hoffman

Lisa and Perry Hoffman

Melanie and Brian ’81 Hoffman

Susanne Hollander

Alicia (Staff) and Patrick Honan

Aviva and Stu Jacobs

Liesel and Larry Jankelowitz

Heidi and Jonathan ’89 Jonas

Lori Kahn

Orly Tamam and Uzi Kalif

Phyllis and Sid Kaplan

Richard Karger

Galina and Vlad Karpel

Avrum Katz

Jennifer Katz

Jill Katz (Staff)

Rochelle and Steve Katz

Helaine Katz-Ratskoff

Richard Kaufman

Stacey and Thomas Kaufman

Vered Hankin and Jeremy Kaufman

Karen and Michael Kesner

Franci ’00 and Michael Kind

Ally and Jordy ’94 Kirshenbaum

Joanne and Gary Kirshenbaum

Meredith and Eric ’01 Kirshenbaum

Lynne and Michael Kornblatt

Marcia and Paul Kramer

Debra and Arnold Landis

Todd Lesser

Gigi Cohen and Michael Levin

Laura ’95 and Joshua Levin

Sherry and Brad Levin

Talia ’98 and Brian ’96 Levin

Lisa and Jim Levitas

Debra Fertig ’77 and Jonathan Levy

Jan and Mitchell Liberman

Louise and Gershon Locker

Tracy and Eric Lynn

Marsha Lyons

Jay Marcus

Amanda and Brad Mariam

Barbara McCaskey

Chris Mcclear

Elisa Rotman and Rabbi Aaron Melman

Abbie Meyers

Rhonda and Paul Miller

Debbie Kaplan and Michael Mnookin

Marisa Kowalsky and Dan Myers

Deborah Proper (Staff) and Josh Nathan ’87

Allison and Adam ’90 Nemirow

Karen and Yizhar Nochimowski

Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter

Sherri and Mitch Padnos

Danielle and Jonathan Pearl

Jona and Gabriel Peretz

Robin Perlen

Diana and Thomas Peters

Jodi and Craig Phillips

Suzy and Ed Plotkin

Zhanna and Zev Plotkin

Cindy and David Pogrund

Allyson and Ryan ’90 Poll

Lori and Richard ’77 Rabinowitz

Janet and Gary Resnick

Maureen Restein

Todd Riggin

Randee and Robert Romanoff

Holly and Michael Rosenberg

Pondy and Steven Rosenfield

Marcy and Morry Rotenberg

Dror Nuriel-Roth and Yuval Roth

Sherry and David Rothenberg

Shira ’97 (Staff) and Liad Rozgovich

Kristen and Philip Ruben

Debi and Benji Rubin

Jessica Sectzer-Rubin and Larry Rubin

Rochelle and Earl Rubinoff

Michael Rubinstein

Karaleigh and Jonathan Salmi

Saltzman Family

Edith and Murray Salzman

Sandra Schatz

Dr. Rebecca and Dr. Loren Schechter

Schechter Security Team

Cheryl Scheck

Eric Schneider

Julie Dann and Brad Schneider

Ann ’95 and Adam Schneiderman

Tod Schneiderman

Shana (Staff) and Adam Scholder

Sivan ’95 and Mark Schondorf

Judy and Steve Schraiber

Janice Schrimmer

Felice and Michael ’98 Schur

Heather Schwartz

Judy and Mark Schwartz

Denise Segal

Lori Stark and David Shapiro ’70

Jamie Shaprio and Donny Shapiro

Julie and Rich Sheridan

Lea and Joseph Shiloach

Asherith and Daniel Shulman

Karen and Hal Sider

Linda and Marty Silber

Judy and Jeffrey Silverman

Julie Mednick-Simmons

and Russell Simmons

Stacey Skolnick

Becky and Gil ’78 Soffer

Sherry Sokol

Melissa ’79 and Marc Spellman

Ellen and Michael Steinberg

Judi and Neil Steinberg

Laura Patterson and Joel Steinberg

Rachel Arai and Devin Stites

Jennifer Stoller

Lauren and Kyle Stone

Wendi Stone

Yvette and David Stone

Dean Strzelecki

Abby ’00 and Alex Suarez

Binnie and Mark Swislow

Cindy and Ari Taitz

Barbara (Staff) and Bruce Tatz

Brad Tokarz

Fern Trevino

Elisheva Lanzkron-Vachman and Chaim Vachman

Tami (Staff) and Reuben Warshawsky

Imy and Howard Wax

Debbi and David Weil

Sarah ’98 and Jason Weil

Moshe Weinberger

Judy and Larry Weindruch

Lisa and Michael Weiner

Lisabeth Weiner

Michelle and Solomon Weiner

Judith and Rabbi David Weiss

Sheri (Cole) and Michael Weiss

Enid and Kalman Wenig

Roberta White

Smadar and Gregory White

The Lynn and Leo Wiznitzer Family

Judith Wolf

Robin ’73 and Cliff Wolf

Amy and Eric Wolok

Anne Bolotin and Joseph Wrobel

Lesley and Jeremy Wynes

Amy ’94 (Staff) and Jonathan Yaffe

Mimi Sager Yoskowitz ’89 and Marc Yoskowitz

Jillian and Rabbi Eric Zaff

Judi and Steven Zeal

Caryn and Allan Zelinger

Iris ’82 and William Zuckerman

Your Impact: Machar Campaign Donors

Thank you to the following members of our community who participated in our Machar Campaign. Through your philanthropic support, we raised more than $12 million – 80% of campaign funds were invested in our endowment to help secure Schechter’s future and 20% were used to upgrade the Northbrook Campus, which houses the Sager School, to create a 21st century learning environment to support Jewish life and learning.

$1,000,000+

The Jonas Family

Etta z”l & David z”l Jonas, Orete (SSDS ’87) & David Harkavy,

Heidi & Jonathan (SSDS ’89) Jonas, Ann (SSDS ’96) & Adam Schneiderman, & Dr. Marcia Litwack

Northwest Home for the Aged

Andrea & Kenneth Saffir

Karyn & Bill (SSDS ’79) Silverstein

$360,000 - $499,999

Karen & Ethan Budin

Maryl & Medwin Dayan

Sheri & Steve (SSDS ’80) Greenbaum

$250,000 - $359,999

Crown Family Philanthropies

Linda Chi-Ross & David Ross

The Estate of Rose Salkin

Melissa (SSDS ’79) & Marc Spellman

Tina & Joe Wolf

$100,000 - $249,999

Stephie & Andrew Blum/Blum Family Foundation

Carmel & Barry Chiswick

Nancy & Maury Fertig

Nina & Arnie Harris

Hochberg Family Foundation on behalf of Hochberg/Lowenstein Families

Anita & Barry Poll

Lynn & Skip Schrayer

David Y. Schwartz Family

Karen & Hal Sider

Silvers/Rothner Family

Raphaela & Todd Stern

Winick Family

Mimi Sager Yoskowitz (SSDS ’89) & Marc Yoskowitz

$50,000 - $99,999

Anonymous (2)

Jordan A. Feldman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Amy (SSDS ’95) & Ben Fisher

Linda Schottenstein Fisher

Helene Diamond & Jorde M. Nathan

Family Foundation

Lynne & Howard Schechter

Binnie & Mark Swislow

$36,000 - $49,000

The Blaustein, Dragunsky, & Weiss Family

The Hoffman & Fishbein Families

$25,000 - $35,999

Friends in loving memory of Jordan Feldman z”l (Greenbaum, Peretz, Poll, Sager, Yoskowitz)

Merle & Larry Cohen

Liesel & Larry Jankelowitz

Lena (SSDS ’88) & David (SSDS ’86) Kushnir

Lisa & Jim Levitas

Judy & Albert Milstein

Drs. Karen & David Sager

Rebecca & Loren Schechter

Rebecca & Gil (SSDS ’78) Soffer

The Stone Family

$18,000 - $24,999

Kim & Alan Frankel

The Albert & Fritzie Hoffman Siddurim Fund

Andrea (SSDS ’82) & Ben Leshem

Ellen (SSDS ’84) & Micah Nathan

The Weil, Gandelman & Braverman Families

$10,000 - $17,999

Anonymous

Angie & Larry Adler

Susan & Joe Ament

Jane & Eddie Best

Nanci & Ben (SSDS ’95) Caplan

Margaret & Lee Cohn

Barbara & Danny Fox

Judith Horwitz Glassenberg & Sam Glassenberg

Beth (SSDS ’72) and Dr. Jeff Kopin

Sherry & Brad Levin

Liat & Ron Meisler

Andrea Yusim Meltzer & Jeffrey Meltzer

Lori & Richard (SSDS ’77) Rabinowitz

Randee & Robert Romanoff

Holly & Michael Rosenberg

SSDS Teachers Association

Ellen & Michael Steinberg

Tammy & Michael Sugar

Tami & Reuben Warshawsky

Jody Zalkin-Weisskopf & Philipp Weisskopf

Lynn & Leo Wiznitzer Family

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

Renee & Jim Akers

Lois Solomon Chasin & Lawrence Chasin

Hillary Levitt Dunn (SSDS ’87) & Dr. Brian Dunn

Rachel & Neil Greenbaum

Sharon & Allan Koltin

Abby Polin

Dottie & Donald Wagner

$1,000 - $4,999

Patti Caplan

Dr. Gordon Derman & Dr. Carol Rosenberg Derman

Jennifer & Stewart Flink

Beth & Robert Footlik

Jamie & Greg Goodman

Sara & Richard Kushnir

Marc Lawrence

Carol Patinkin & Simon Lesser

Gigi Cohen & Michael Levin

Elisa Rotman & Rabbi Aaron Melman

Rhonda & Paul Miller

Suzanne & Noah Mishkin

Karen & Alan Peaceman

Vicki Phillips

Noreen (SSDS ’77) & David Ohcana

Karen & Paul Schur

Dr. Audra Kaplan & Alan Spellberg

Enid & Kal Wenig

$18 - $999

Mindy & Marc Botbol

Leah & Avram Buchbinder

Karen & Joel Budin

Elise & David (SSDS ’82) Ecanow

Greta Rothschild & Robert Eisenstadt

Jodi & Dr. Aaron (SSDS ’89) Epstein

Karen & Mark Friedman

Elissa Resnick Goodman

Sara & Albert Karoll

Laura & Joshua Levin

Arielle & Victor Levitan

Diana & Michal Maltsman

Jane Pickus

Dror & Yuval Roth

Steven Rubin

Carolyn Reinglass & David Sklar

Joyce & Arnold Sklar

Sheila & Michael Small

Lisa Statland

Aliza Steinberg

We deeply appreciate our community members throughout the decades who have supported our annual campaign and capital projects, made a legacy gift or signed a declaration of intent, or helped to build our endowment to more than $10 million. We are grateful for your partnership and generosity.

Endowment Foundation Board

Ethan Budin

Ramona Choos

Brian Hoffman (SSDS ’81)

Penny Keeshin

Dr. Lee Malmed

Larry Pachter

Janet Resnick

Marc Sacks

Kal Wenig

The Solomon Schechter Day School Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation’s Agency/Day School Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that Solomon Schechter Day School and our sister Agencies/Day Schools have the necessary resources to meet community needs. All endowment commitments are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.

Our 5th graders are shown leading a Havdalah service in the Dayan Beit Knesset, marking the end of Shabbat after their annual Shabbaton.

We are deeply grateful to our generous supporters who help sustain our school. To learn more about how you can further support Schechter’s mission and strengthen both our current operations and future sustainability, please contact Tami Warshawsky, Director of Development, at tami.warshawsky@schechter.org, or Shira Rozgovich, Development and Events Manager, at shira.rozgovich@schechter.org.

2024-2025 Board of Directors, Parent Organization

Presidents, and Schechter Tzevet

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Head of School

Dr. Lena Kushnir ’88

Board President

Ben Fisher

Secretary

Sarina Gerson

Vice President, Finance

Ari Studnitzer ’91

Vice Presidents, Development

Zhanna Plotkin

Rebecca Schechter

Vice President, Governance

Sheri Greenbaum

Vice President, Head Support and Evaluation

Gil Soffer ’78

Immediate Past President

Vice President, Building and Security

Medwin Dayan

Directors

Julie Benensohn ’85

Andrew Bokor

Rabbi Nate Crane

Zach Fertig ’04

Joanna Gliksberg ’05

Gary Kirshenbaum

Andrea Leshem ’82

Sherry Levin

Amy Lowenstein

Jonathan Pearl

Ann Schneiderman ’95

Melissa Spellman ’79

Kyle Stone

Mark Swislow

Lynn Wiznitzer

Tina Wolf

Thank you to Andy Saffir for her many years of passionate service to the Board of Directors. We welcome new board members:

Julie Benensohn ’85, Andrew Bokor, Joanna Gliksberg ’05, and Amy Lowenstein.

Schechter Tzevet

Leadership Team

Dr. Lena Kushnir ’88, Head of School

Zahava Berman ’96, Director, Ginsburg ECC

Rabbi Jonathan Bubis, Rav Beit HaSefer

Nanci Caplan, Associate Head of School

Hillary Levitt Dunn ’87, Director of Admissions & Enrollment

Debbie Harris, Director of Educational Technology

Suzanne Mishkin, Sager School Principal

Sam Orlov, Director of Student Services

Noa Padowitz, Sager School Assistant Principal

Scott Roseman, Director of Finance and Operations

Tami Warshawsky, Director of Development

Schechter Parent Organization

Co-Presidents

Ginsburg ECC

Kyla Cira ’96

Maya Lott

Jodie Paret

Sager School

Rachel Arai

Talia Derman

Katie Doscher ’98

Keren Acoca

Shiri Aharonovich

Sarah Alkyer

Avi Allali

Carmen Anderson

Talia Anisfeld

Leonid Arlinsky

Anat Barlevy

Kim Bass

Faye Bearman

Andrea Berlow

Elizabeth Botnick

Betsy Briskman

Ilene Brot

Paul Chanan

Rick Cohen

Jamie Cooper ’02

Jaclyn Feather

Maris Fineberg

Melissa Friedman ’88

Rebecca Gold

Marcy Goldman

Rachael Gray-Raff

Sandra Greenblatt

Tammy Greene

Anita Grobart

Greg Grosman

Emily Gurner

Cara Gutstein

Rachel Haims

Suzy Hakimian

Ruth Halpern

Ariela Haymberg

Randi Heichman

Sandy Hill

Shlomit Hoch

Meital Hochenboym

Alicia Honan

Eliana Horwitz

Ariela Ish-Hurwitz

Bridget Kaplan

Jill Katz

Traci Kranz

Max Kudrin

Ronit Levy

Rachel Locker ’98

Tali Lupovitch ’10

Molly Markshtien ’09

Pnina Mazor

Yael Meshulam ’06

Louis Moeckler

Andy Montgomery

Maya Ohcana ’07

Noreen Ohcana ’77

Raphi Ozarowski

Sivakami Palaniappan

Lauren Patinkin

Hannah Pogrund ’03

Jackie Povitsky

Deborah Proper

Hallie Redman

Jessica Rivera

Laura Rosenfeld

Robyn Rosengard

Lindsey Rosenson ’97

Rena Rozen

Shira Rozgovich ’97

Marci Rubinstein

Benji Sagarin

Gila Saxton

Hanna Schiffman

Inbal Schnitman

Shana Scholder

Ron Schrag ’05

Alex Schwartz

Amy Schwartz

Linda Schwartz

Sari Shandling

Michael Shuman

Matthew Silver

Stephanie Stormoen

Samantha Sylverne

Judy Szapiro

Barbara Tatz

Trisha Taylor

Rebecca Versman

Todd Winer

Yehudit Wolf

Amy Yaffe ’94

Alex Zhukovich

At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, we said goodbye to the following members of our tzevet: Elana Dermer ’02, Marissa Gerchikov, Annie Kaplan, Talia Kramer ’14, and Rebecca Swislow. We are grateful for their devotion and service to our school.

“Schechter is one loving community that is an extension of my own family. I raised my children here and I am proud that I am helping to raise other people’s children here as well. It’s a community that you can lead on and count on and I feel fully supported as a teacher.”

Shana Scholder (center), Kindergarten general studies teacher and parent of three alumni