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2024-2025

ANNUAL REPORT

CONTENTS

Message from the Head of School

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Program Highlights

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Encountering Democracy: The ‫( מפגש‬Mifgash) Project

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Rooted in Community: The Diamond Family

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Message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees

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2024-2025 Financials

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Community Giving

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Deepening Our Connection to Israel

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High School Matriculations

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Alumni Highlights

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Inspiring Creativity with their Giving: The Kaufman Family

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Legacy Gifts & Shaping our Future

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Parents’ Association & Or Hadash Award

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Faculty & Staff Milestones

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Head of School Dr. Dan Glass

Director of Finance & Operations Malika Densby

Director of Middle School Dr. Sivan Tarle

Director of Admissions Angela Dalfen

Director of Jewish Learning Debby Arzt-Mor

Director of Special Projects Cameron Yuen-Shore

Director of Development Stacy Youkilis

Director of Lower School Jenny Rinn

Director of Technology and Making Nicholas Cole-Farrell

This annual report is published once a year to recognize pledges and gifts received in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The unaudited financial information set forth in this report is preliminary and subject to adjustments and modifications. We sincerely regret any errors or omissions. If you have any corrections or changes, please contact development at 415-406-1035 or development@sfbrandeis.org. ©2025 The Brandeis School of San Francisco

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DEAR BRANDEIS COMMUNITY, As I look back on the 2024–2025 school year at The Brandeis School of San Francisco, I am filled with gratitude for all that our community has accomplished together. It was a year defined by academic achievement, joyful Jewish life, and the deep sense of belonging that makes Brandeis such a remarkable place for children to grow.

Our students continue to thrive. Standardized test results confirmed what we see daily in our classrooms—Brandeis students are building strong foundations that prepare them for high school and beyond. In surveys of our recent graduates, the overwhelming majority said they entered high school confident, well-prepared, and grounded in their Jewish identity and values. Our 8th graders once again carried that strength with them to Israel, where they experienced the complexities and beauty of Jewish peoplehood firsthand, and returned ready to lead with empathy and insight.

Academic excellence was matched by an extraordinary array of co-curricular experiences. Our middle school athletics program celebrated multiple league championships, our student actors filled the JCHS theater with song and spirit in Oliver, Jr., and our Purim spiel (Hamilton-themed, this year!) once again had the entire school singing along. The Tzedek Project, now in its 26th year, reached a new record in fundraising, with students directing over $35,000 to nonprofit organizations tackling climate change, homelessness, and antisemitism. Each of these experiences reflected the Brandeis way: learning that is rigorous, joyful, and rooted in values.

This year also marked important moments of transition. We celebrated the remarkable legacy of Debby ArztMor, who stepped down after more than two decades as our Director of Jewish Learning, and we welcomed Rabbi Genevieve Greinetz to carry that work forward. Already, her thoughtful leadership and soulful presence are enriching Jewish life at Brandeis, ensuring our traditions remain vibrant and deeply connected to our students’ lives.

The strength of Brandeis lies not only in our students and educators, but in the vitality of our entire community.

Enrollment reached its highest point in nearly a decade, with our largest Kindergarten class since 2017 and record-low attrition. Families engaged with passion and creativity—whether at our joyful spring fundraiser, through service projects with GLIDE, or in ongoing learning and dialogue around heritage and identity. The Brandeis Fund surpassed $900,000 this year, with extraordinary participation across parents, trustees, faculty, and staff. This generosity sustains our programs and fuels our vision for the future.

Just as important are the relationships at the heart of our school. Faculty retention remains a point of pride, with many colleagues marking milestone anniversaries of five, ten, and even eighteen years of service. Their enduring commitment reflects the culture of care and collaboration that defines Brandeis. It is no wonder that faculty, staff, and parents alike describe their experience here as one of deep partnership and shared purpose.

Now more than ten years into my tenure as Head of School, I am prouder than ever of the spirit of this community. Brandeis is a place where students are prepared for success, where Jewish values guide us toward learning and purpose, and where joy infuses our daily lives. Thank you for your partnership, your generosity, and your trust. Together, we are building a future worthy of our children.

Warmly,

Dr. Dan Glass Head of School

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PROGRAM IMPACT COMPETING WITH INTEGRITY, LEADING WITH HEART The Brandeis Athletics Program had an outstanding 2024–25 season, with over 125 student-athletes competing across multiple sports and bringing home five league championships: BAIAL Girls’ 6th Grade Basketball (5–2), CYO Boys’ 5th Grade Basketball (9–1), CYO Boys’ Varsity Basketball (9–1), BAIAL Boys’ JV Volleyball (7–1), and CYO Girls’ Varsity Basketball with a perfect 10–0 record.

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EXPANDING HORIZONS: INSPIRING GLOBAL LEARNERS AT BRANDEIS At The Brandeis School of San Francisco, geography is more than maps and memorization, it is a dynamic way for students to understand their place in the world and their responsibility to others. This year, geographic learning came to life in exciting and meaningful ways. Fifty-three students in grades 5–7 trained for and participated in the Northern California Spring Regional Geo Bee, an academic challenge that inspired curiosity, confidence, and community. Five students qualified for the national competition in Orlando, and one seventh grader advanced to the international GeoBee in Thailand. This enriching experience reflects our commitment to nurturing globallyminded learners who see the world not only as it is, but as it could be. We are grateful to Stuart Kaplan, a founding trustee of Brandeis, for his generous support through a major gift, which made these experiences possible.

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Brandeis Athletics extend learning beyond the classroom, giving students the chance to practice teamwork, integrity, and compassion. On the courts and fields, students build resilience, leadership, and friendships that last a lifetime.

This year’s growth was made possible in part by generous support from The Olympic Club Foundation and donors who helped meet a special matching challenge. We gratefully acknowledge their support: Jessica & Jamie England, Dingli & Brian Graham, Kristi & Greg Grunberg, Michelle & Sue Kletter, Jamie & Seth Lasser, Alanna Klein & Greg Robin, Sharon Karlsberg & Craig Sakowitz, Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund, Laurie Beijen & Ben Tulchin, and Fraidy Aber & Tani Weiner.

FROM RESEARCH TO ACTION: SEVENTH GRADE’S TZEDEK JOURNEY The seventh grade Tzedek Program empowers students to engage deeply with issues of justice, cultivating generosity alongside perspective and responsibility. Partnering with local and global nonprofits, students live the Jewish value of tikkun olam (repairing the world) by giving, reflecting on impact, and connecting their actions to their values. This year, seventh grade families donated a record $35,000 in donations which were turned into grants which students granted to 27 non-profit organizations. We are deeply grateful to all the seventh grade families whose generosity made this possible.

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM This year, Brandeis students stepped out into the wider world, bringing their learning to life through hands-on experiences. More than 28 field trips—including visits to the Hiller Aviation Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, and Urban Adamah—immersed students in discovery that deepened their knowledge, sharpened their critical thinking, and connected classroom lessons to the world around them.

Equally transformative were the overnight retreats at Camp Newman and Westminster Woods, where over 207 students in grades four through eight built community, embraced outdoor adventures, and experienced the personal growth that stems from independence, reflection, and connection with peers.

Gifts to The Brandeis Fund make these moments of discovery and growth possible.

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BUILDING CIVIC UNDERSTANDING Our Encountering Democracy: The ‫( מפגש‬Mifgash) Project, funded through a generous three-year Signature Grant from The Covenant Foundation, set out with an ambitious vision: to create a K–8 curriculum on civic engagement and Jewish American history, grounded in a philosophy of encounter and dialogue. The project brought together four strands: Encountering Democracy, a multiyear program connecting students directly with government and civic institutions; Jewish Contributions to American Democracy, Democratic Contributions to American Jewry, a revised social studies curriculum highlighting the mutual influence of American democracy and the Jewish American experience; Jewish Ethics and Democratic Habits of Mind, embedding Jewish values into civic learning and classroom culture; and Reflective Practices in Real Time, equipping faculty to engage current events through Jewish tradition and history. Collectively, the program prepared students to understand, practice, and shape democracy through a distinctly Jewish lens.

Over three years, Brandeis implemented innovative, handson programming that brought these strands to life. Middle school students partnered with younger peers to design and teach lessons on Jewish civic leaders, including Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sandy Koufax, Emma Lazarus, and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, highlighting powerful models of leadership and impact. Eighth graders visited the San Francisco Superior Court to observe proceedings and meet with Alumni Parent Judge Linda Colfax, a Deputy District Attorney, and an Assistant Public Defender. San Francisco Supervisors Rafael Mandelman ‘88 and Myrna Melgar engaged students in dialogue about ethical leadership, and civic leader Manny Yekutiel shared his journey in public service, modeling leadership rooted in Jewish values.

Our Lower School brought civics to life with a joyful Stuffie Election. After an October convention, students campaigned for their favorite plushie candidates, registered voters, cast ballots, and tracked live results. Coverage

by J. The Jewish News of Northern California captured the excitement as the race came down to a single vote— Koala won the popular tally, but Ivan the Ibex carried the electoral college. Since then, Ivan has been “meeting with constituents” to hear student ideas and plan new initiatives.

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Another milestone was the creation of the Living Ethically, Acting Democratically classroom poster and tool, which pairs Jewish values with democratic habits of mind. Developed with faculty input, the poster now hangs in every classroom and guides civic engagement conversations schoolwide. In addition, through Reflective Practices in Real Time, Brandeis developed a current events protocol tailored for three developmental stages for grades K–2, 3–5, and 6–8, equipping teachers to lead responsive, age-appropriate discussions about local, national, and global issues.

Faculty collaboration was also central to the project’s success, with Brandeis educators sharing their work nationally. Project Director Dr. Dan Glass co-presented

THROUGH JEWISH VALUES

at an Institute for Social & Emotional Learning workshop on “Navigating the Election,” joined Elliott Rabin for a Prizmah Podcast Live episode on “Teaching Toward an Ethical Democracy,” and, with three design team members, presented “Think Ethically, Act Locally: Civics as Experiential Education” at the 2024 NAIS Annual Conference, where the team launched the Mifgash Playbook to help other schools integrate civics, democracy, and core values. Most recently, at the 2025 Prizmah Conference in St. Louis, Brandeis presented with organizational partners, A Civic Spirit and A More Perfect Union, on “Democracy as a Jewish Practice,” exploring how Jewish life and civics intersect and how schools can connect civic learning to community life.

The Mifgash Project has energized our faculty, enriched our curriculum, and strengthened Brandeis’s commitment to cultivating engaged, ethical citizens. These experiences have deepened students’ understanding of democracy, strengthened their civic voice, and nurtured a lasting sense of responsibility to lead with Jewish values in the wider world.

Thanks to the vision and support of The Covenant Foundation, this work stands both as a celebration of what we have accomplished and as a foundation for the continued growth of civics education at Brandeis in the years ahead.

Find a copy of the Mifgash Playbook here:

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THE DIAMOND FAMILY

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY:

The Diamond family’s Brandeis journey began with what many parents face: uncertainty about the right educational path. “When it came time for their eldest son Isadore ‘20 to enroll in kindergarten, we assumed we’d send him to public school,” Ethan reflects. “After touring both public and independent schools, we realized that the decision wouldn’t be that simple.” What drew them ultimately to Brandeis was the school’s distinctive approach: “We were drawn to Brandeis’ principled approach to learning, Jewish tradition, and welcoming atmosphere.”

That decision to enroll at Brandeis would prove transformative for the entire family.

With Herschel ‘22 following and their youngest, Zelig ‘25, graduating this past year, the Diamonds have experienced the full arc of a Brandeis education. “Our journey at Brandeis has been an important part of our boys’ childhoods and also of our experience as parents,” Liz shares. “We feel fortunate to have been so deeply connected to, and supported by, this remarkable community for 15 years.”

What has made this extended journey so meaningful is Brandeis’ ability to recognize and nurture each child’s unique potential.

“Our boys are all very different, and Brandeis celebrated all three of them as the individuals that they are,” the couple notes with appreciation. “It definitely isn’t a one-size-fits-all school.” This personalized approach resonates deeply with parents who understand that standardized education rarely serves children well.

The Diamonds became deeply invested in Brandeis beyond the classroom. Both Liz and Ethan have been actively engaged as volunteers and generous donors, serving in roles from room parent to committee chair.

Their involvement, they explain, stems from principles instilled by their own parents: “We were both taught by our parents the importance of volunteering and supporting organizations that mean something to us, especially Jewish and educational ones. We hope that our boys will learn from our engagement, as we did with our own parents.”

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For the Diamonds, the rewards of this involvement are deeply personal and community-oriented. “The highlights for us are seeing the students thriving and growing into amazing humans,” they share. “It’s particularly wonderful seeing the long-lasting alumni friendships and how they navigate life with confidence and kindness.” This observation speaks to something unique about the Brandeis experience—the way it cultivates not just academic achievement, but character and lasting relationships.

Their philanthropic dedication is driven by a clear understanding of Brandeis’ distinctive mission. “The Jewish, character-focused education at Brandeis is incomparable when it comes to elementary and middle schools in San Francisco,” they emphasize. “We are devoted to supporting a school that continues to foster students who “We want to continue care deeply about their to be a part of the world.” This conviction reflects their belief San Francisco Jewish that Jewish education community and serves not just individual Brandeis in particular, families, but the broader as it continues to shape fabric of San Francisco’s many generations of Jewish community.

mensches.”

Even with their children’s Brandeis journey - Elizabeth Epstein Diamond complete, the Diamonds and Ethan Diamond remain optimistic about the school’s future. “We hope Brandeis will continue to be a nurturing, forward-thinking institution where generations of students can grow into thoughtful members of society.”

The Diamond family’s story illustrates the profound impact of tradition-rooted Jewish education. From that initial decision to tour “just one more school” to their ongoing dedication as alumni parents, they exemplify how Brandeis creates lifelong advocates who understand the importance of giving back. Choosing Brandeis, their journey shows, means joining something larger—a legacy built on nurturing thoughtful, confident, and caring human beings grounded in Jewish values.

A MESSAGE FROM

OUR BOARD CHAIR Dear Brandeis friends, I just finished my first year as Chair of The Brandeis School of San Francisco Board of Trustees and that gives me the privilege to reflect on what has been a truly successful year (all owed, I add, to the work of others). Let me share some indicators of our school’s success: • Tremendous high school placements: 95% of students were admitted to their first or second choice schools, with many advancing into accelerated coursework.

2024-2025 Board of Trustees Chair Joseph Tartakovsky Vice Chair Abigail Michelson Porth Treasurer Jody Barkin Secretary Ruth Katz Trustees Neal Biskar Tahlia Bliss Amy Cohen Jessica England Jane Froyd Steve Ganz Ellen Ginsberg Dingli Graham Dr. Franklin Huang Jonathan Kahn Dr. Edward Kavalerchik Udi Ledergor Julie Lewis Anat Shiwak-Harry Todd Sisitsky Lynette Stejskal Leslie Ticktin Love Weinstock Parents’ Association Co-Presidents Beth Cousens & Kelsey McPherson

• Our largest Kindergarten class in years: 40 happy, slightly nervous little ones. (Mr. Ferris sent a helpful video reminder to reassure them that, yes, Brandeis has bathrooms.)

• Exceptionally low attrition: Our overall enrollment now exceeds 375 students, approaching the maximum number allowed by the fire department.

• Outstanding accreditation: The California Association of Independent Schools gave us a glowing report—one longtime observer called it the best the school had ever received.

• Record-breaking Brandeis Fund support: We surpassed $900,000 in 2024–2025, with nearly 100% participation from families and staff.

This comes alongside the routine joys and achievements that make Brandeis shine: championship victories by sports teams, routine, instinctive acts of kindness and generosity between students, inspiring performances, engaging family programs, families supporting one another in countless ways, and immense enthusiasm for the seventh-grade Tzedek Project.

These accomplishments reflect a few truths. They testify to the talent and dedication of our faculty and staff. They highlight the intellectual partnership that teachers share with parents. They show that those engaged in our community choose to remain part of it long after graduation. They reflect the gratitude of alumni and confidence of supporters near and far. They show that high schools recognize that Brandeis produces inquisitive, poised students who enrich their school. They show our learners absorb a spiritual and textual connection to Judaism, but also translate it into action.

Thank you for all the ways you’ve supported Brandeis this year. Together, let’s continue to go from strength to strength.

Warm regards,

Joseph Tartakovsky Chair, Board of Trustees

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2023–2024

FISCAL YEAR-END JUNE 30, 2025

FINANCIALS & GIFT REPORT 80% Tuition & Fees 9% Annual Fund & Other Gifts and Grants

INCOME 11% Other Revenue & Income

25% Tuition Assistance Salaries & Benefits

55%

8% General & Administrative

EXPENSES

7% Instructional & Auxiliary Programs 4% Facilities & Security 1% Debt Service ADVANCEMENT TOTALS: $1,709,587

$923,216 Annual Fund

$341,891

Spring Fundraiser

$166,000

Gifts & Grants for Tuition Assistance

$275,789

Restricted Gifts & Grants

$2,691

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Endowment Gifts

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2024-2025 SUPPORTERS CUMULATIVE GIVING Thank you to our Brandeis families, community members,

foundations, and businesses for your leadership in giving through total annual gifts of $1,800 or more to all fundraising campaigns in the 2024-2025 school year. $200,000-$499,999 Erica & Jeffrey Lawson $100,000-$199,999 Jewish Federation Bay Area Holly Hagens & Todd Sisitsky Anonymous $25,000-$49,999 Tahlia & Jordan Bliss Shirley & Curtis Chambers Leslie & Alex Gleser Alicia & Evan Kletter ‘80 Sue & Michelle Kletter ‘92 The Koret Foundation $15,000-$24,999 Dani & Adam Cooper & Needleman Family The Covenant Foundation Jessica & James England Suzanne Schneider & Dov Herbstman Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Erin & Jonathan Kahn Barbara & Ronald Kaufman Samantha Martin & Jesse Richmond Kathleen Bedford & Andrew Robbins $10,000-$14,999 Elizabeth Fishman & Todd Aranaz Jocelyn & Ben Blumenrose Kate Pier & Greg Geronemus Nancy Glickenhaus Brittany Bagley & David Gliklich Jane Salmon & Jerry Gliklich Kayla & Joe Gross Helen Chen & Kevin Hu Tanya & Matthew Hurwitz Barbara Meislin & Stuart Kaplan Kate Levis Williamson & Phil Levis Milton & Sophie Meyer Fund The Olympic Club Foundation Nelli & Kevin Perkins San Francisco Humanities, Inc. Amy & Jonathan Seff Jennifer Saslaw & Max Simkoff Madhulika Varma & Jonathan Terdiman

$5,000-$9,999 Marina Gershberg & Anthony Azevedo Danielle Foreman & Jonathan Brandon Lynette Stejskal & Russell Cohen Elizabeth Epstein Diamond & Ethan Diamond Louise & Jacob Epstein Judy Tick & Steven Ganz Miriam Gauss Merav Bloch & Anthony Goldbloom Dingli & Brian Graham Michael Graham Kristi & Gregory Grunberg Tam & MacKenzie Huynh Danelle James Edward Kavalerchik Eva & Richard Klein Dara Friedman & Robert Kostow Jamie & Seth Lasser Julie & Ari Lewis Patricia Melvin & Robert Limburg Samantha Mostovoy & Dima Mostovoy Stacey & Joseph Schliffer Cindy & Gera Shegalov Kelsey McPherson & Steve Siger Leslie & Stephen Ticktin United California Fraidy Aber & Nathaniel Weiner Marla & Robert Weiner Anonymous (2)

$3,600-$4,999 Jody & David Barkin Tanya & Mark Bernstein Beata & Yaakov Bukai Anjali & Peter Cameron Sharon Niv & Brendan Curran Marisa & Seth Currie-Rose Ellen & David Ginsberg Melissa Slivka-Goldstein & Evan Goldstein Rabbi Jessica Graf & Jonathan Graf Olesya Shayduk-Immerman & Igor Immerman Jane Froyd & Christopher Kamrath Lucy & Aaron Kornblith Beth & Scott Kutscher Mimi & Amnon Mishor Ruth Katz & Michael Rapaport Alanna Klein & Greg Robin David Samson Mariana Roytman Schiffner & Dan Schiffner Margot Lee Schmorak & Ari Schmorak Liat & Mor Sela Zindzi & Jeremy Sugerman

The Dalfen Noteware Family Trisha Davis & Adam Davis Claudia Guedes & Edwiges Demello George Frankenstein Inbal & Toby Frankenstein James Stewart & Daniel Friedman Kate & Dan Glass Betty Graham Michelle Sintov & Gary Grossman Natalya Belkin & Aleksandr Gurevich Jeanne & David z’’l Himy Shani & Blake Kaplan Kristen Borland Katz & Ori Katz ‘87 Barbara Bona & Piotr Komorowski Laura Schwartz & Phillip Konieczny Julia & David Kreitzer Laura Hauben & Anthony Label Udi & Guy Ledergor Frank Leeds Alyce Lichaa Maya Solo Lieberman & Boris Lieberman Dr. Natalie Sacks and Dr. John S. MacGregor Robin Shostack & Will McDonald Debby Arzt-Mor & Boaz Mor Gail & Bernie Nebenzahl Karen Kaufman Perlman & Brian Perlman

Jennifer Wegbreit & Matthew Powers Lada Turkenich & Boris Pozharny Maureen & Greg Redish Karen Robert Assayag & Herve Robert The Rosenblum Family Valery Tziporin Rusovsky & Erez Rusovsky Sharon Karlsberg & Craig Sakowitz Asako Miyakawa & Jascha Sohl-Dickstein Jennifer & Kyle Tobener The Veen Firm Tirtza Elmaliach Waisberg & Lev Waisberg Kimberly & Sivan Wilensky Inna & Stan Zilberleyb Anonymous (3)

$1,800-$3,599 Beth Cousens & Joel Aufrecht Beacon Pointe Advisors Ardath Kirchner & Neal Biskar Kimberly & Jared Boigon Shannon Atlas & Howard Caro Jenny Yelin & Avi Cieplinski

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Donors to The Brandeis Fund strengthen the experience of a Brandeis education, advance our mission, and support the great work of our teachers and students. We are grateful to have the generous support of our community!

The Brandeis Fund Parent Volunteers 2024-2025 The Brandeis School of San Francisco deeply appreciates the amazing parent volunteers who have shown such enthusiasm and dedication in advancing support for our school.

Co-Chairs Jamie Lasser Jennifer Saslaw Committee Volunteers Renen Amir Kate Bedford Vida Bierman Tahlia Bliss Basia Bona Beata Bukia Anjali Cameron Lauren Cappelloni Nadya Cinman Seth Currie-Rose Shelly Dolev MacKenzie Huynh Edward Kavalerchik Vicky Keston Michelle Kletter ‘92 Yelena Koplowicz Julia Levy Alyce Lichaa Julie Lewis Liliana Peliks Maggie Rothschild Shira Rutman Amy Seff Jon Seff Justine Simpson Lynette Stejskal Lara Edelbaum Sunshine

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Changemaker ($50,000+) Erica & Jeffrey Lawson Holly Hagens & Todd Sisitsky Anonymous Visionary ($20,000-$49,999) Sue & Michelle Kletter ‘92 Champion ($15,000-$19,999) The England Family Erin & Jonathan Kahn Alicia & Evan Kletter ‘80 Benefactor ($10,000-$14,999) Jocelyn & Ben Blumenrose Tahlia & Jordan Bliss Katherine Pier & Greg Geronemus Nancy Glickenhaus Brittany Bagley & David Gliklich Jane Salmon & Jerry Gliklich Kayla & Joe Gross Suzanne & Dov Herbstman Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Tanya & Matthew Hurwitz Nelli & Kevin Perkins Samantha Martin & Jesse Richmond Innovator ($5,000-$9,999) Marina Gershberg & Anthony Azevedo Danielle Foreman & Jonathan Brandon Lynette Stejskal & Russell Cohen Louise & Jacob Epstein Miriam & Arthur z”l Gauss Merav Bloch & Anthony Goldbloom Michael Graham Tam & MacKenzie Huynh Edward Kavalerchik Eva & Richard Klein Dara Friedman & Robert Kostow Jamie & Seth Lasser Patricia Melvin & Robert Limburg

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Eugene & Elena Ingerman Rabbi Amanda Russell & David Katz Meghan & Ryan Kelley Mirit Cohen & Barry Kendall Vicky Keston Yelena & Jordan Koplowicz Naomi & Sharky Laguana Pamela Lyss-Lerman & Jason Lerman Margaret Miller Levis & Alexander Levis Catherine Miller & Daniel Lieberman Claire Tobias & Ori Lieberman Melanie Derynck & Etan Lightstone Aynav Mor & Yaniv Markovski Stephanie & David Nebenzahl Teresa & Dan Newmark Richard Oh Maya & Orr Orenstein Sarah & Mordechai Pelta Annabella Phillips Lindsey & Douglas Pierce Kirsten Salmeen & Terry Platchek Julie & Mike Poplin Daria Davydova & Naum Rikshpun Susie & Charlie Rothschild David Rubinstein Liz & Zeev Schultz Carol & Jesse Schwartz Bonni & Jonathan Shenk Valerie Sobel-Twain Dr. Sivan & Daniel Tarle Laurie Beijen & Ben Tulchin Susan Vienna Barbara LowensteinWeglein & Jesse Weglein Carolyn & Mike z”l Youkilis Julie Landau & Kenneth Young Miriam & Richard Zimmerman Irit Miller Zmora & Yohai Zmora Anonymous (10) Builder (up to $359) Alya & Tim Abbott Danielle Abecassis Anne & David Aber Caitlin Ahrens Tracy Akin & Alexander Akin Tatyana Entina & Ihor Akulov Laura Mae Alpert Naomi & Alex Alshanetsky Helena & Igor Alshanetsky Ella Amzel Keren Asayag Erik Balin Divya Bambawale Nirla Jara & Simon Barsky Rita & Charles Baumer Tony Baxter Julie Beck

Mollee & Josef Bekele Diana Suarez Ben-Hur & Lior Ben-Hur Vida & Ron Bierman Sandee Bisson Diane Goldstein-Block & Ed Block Serena Bourque Arlo Ledesma & Jake Bridgland Crystal Brown Laura Burkhauser & Daniel Bruckner Natasha Geykhman & Yevgeniy Brusilovskiy Cassandra Burger Aimee Golant Casella & David Casella Adina & Brian Chaikelson Kailee Sam & Jackie Chen Carlyann Cheng Brigitte & Jon Churnin Nadra Lisha & Doug Codron Laura & Arthur Cohen Chaya & Ira Cohen Sydney Cohen ‘15 Susan & Marvin Cohn Amy & Nicholas Cole-Farrell Irit & Finbarr Daly Adele & Avron Daniller Corinna Nicolson & Mike Davis Nicole Dickson Whitney Dorman Dana Doron Nilly Doron Faina & Adam Eisendrath Hana & Arie Elad Jonathan & Jacqueline Ferris Katherine Fiester & Ben Hetherington Dr. Alison Frank Julie Frank Barbara & Dan Freeman Fred & Evelyn Freeman Rachel Freeman ‘02 Carla Fenves & David Frommer Marina Eybelman & Alex Furman Dena & John Gardi Cheryl & Victor Garnice Genentech, Inc. Ron Glass Katerina Glustein JoAnn Levine Golden & Curtis Golden Brian P. Goldman ‘97 Sara Goldrath Amica Cohn-Goldrei & Simon Goldrei Linda & David Goldstein Rebekah Goldstein & Ariel Chasnoff Nancy Sheftel-Gomes & August Gomes GoodCoin Giving Fund Rebecca & Jason Goodman Ayelet & Yoav Goshen Joanne Green LaShanda Greene

Joan Keston & Hugh Grindstaff Shannon Gutierrez Jaffa Dayan-Hall & Stephen Hall Lynne Hannan Courtney Beck & Jonathan Harris Hadara Stanton Hersh & Jerold Hersh Kylie Hieter Jennifer Baumer & Adam Hochman Megumi Okumura & Daniel Hollander Simha Hoze Joshua Ibarra Sharon & Stanley Jacobson Vicki & Scott Kahn Victoria & Boris Kaminsky Samantha & Jeremy Kamras Virginia Shasha & Barry Kaplan Laura Gasser & Marc David Katz Roberta Keller Rachel & Michael Kesselman Wendy & Howard Kleckner Rachel Klein Alla & Daniel Klionsky Eitam Kohen Mirza Kopelman Meredith Heller & Blake Kutner Emma Kuykendall Liron Lahav Eyal Ohana & Gefen Lamdan Robbi & Steven Lasser Gail Billings-Beck & Alyce Laviolette Genevieve Lawrence Eleanore Lee Sharon Lefberg Simona Lewis ‘17 Nikki Lo Mr. & Mrs. William Lopez Grady Love Denise Lujan Rabbi Batshir Torchio & Dean Macdonald Madeleine Mackenzie Michelle Chodor & Douglas Mandler Kelly & Jay Markello Allen Mayer Aaron McCullough Sandra & Chanan Menachem Maya Menachem ‘15 Joyce Mendoza Vira Kravtsova & Irakli Mezvrishvili Ari Micich Jacqueline Shelton-Miller & Craig Miller Marlene & Stephen Miller Corrie Mizusawa Sharon Moore Inara Morgenstern

Jennifer & Ramon Navarrete Marina & Ben Nelson Jessica & Alexander Newmark Lyubov Nilus Eloise & David Noteware Erika Opper & James Horton Vivien Orbach-Smith & Richard Smith Mira Peretz Ella Pinco Katie Poplin Diane Epstein-Porter & Ken Porter Laura Zander & Scott Porter Abra Castle & Eric Potashner Shelley & Dick Powers Meryl Leavitt & Nick Przybyla Anne & Tim Quaintance Arielle Rauch ‘14 Rebecca & Stephen Ravel Sarah & Horace Rhee Anna & Eugene Richardson Jenny Rinn Elaine Porter & Ann Ritzma Kathryn & Michael Rosenbluth Avram Rosenzweig ‘15 The Rubinstein Family Lianna & Alex Rudyak Karin Elisha-Saban & Ori Saban Smadar & Noah Salzman Carolyn Samiere Polly & Jesse Sapakie Lawrence Schaedler-Bahrs Judy Schiffner Jamie Aresty & Sondra Schimelman Marci Schleifer Briskin Naomi Schwartz Hemp Michael Scialo Sarah Shapers ‘12 Betti Shegalova Nancy Shields Anda Kuo & Michael Shlipak Veronica & Faina Shvartsman Pat & Alan Siger Amelia Sperber Carol Sperber Mary & David Sperber Evan Spiler Ken Stanton Dr. Raphael Stricker Judith Brody & Dror Suhami The Summers Family Lara Edelbaum Sunshine & Paul Sunshine Debra & Michael Sweet Brittany Tackett Christine Tamez Tahlia & Joseph Tartakovsky Catherine Davis Teitelbaum & Sam Teitelbaum Dana Lazarovitz & Scot Thompson Jared Ticktin ‘13

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Molly Antopol & Chanan Tigay Kelly Tom Anatoliy Tsibulskiy Jessica C. Vapnek Naomi Horton-Vienna ‘98 & Rocco Vienna Clare Wadbrook Briseida & Sean Walton Emilyn & Adam Werbach Israel Shalom & Rotem Willman Alina ‘81 & Scott Wickham Ariela Morgenstern ‘92 & Marc Wilson Catherine Withrington Jeanne Lee & Frank Yee Cameron Yuen-Shore Jamie Yuen-Shore Jaysa & Marc Zablatsky Daniel Zander ‘11 Anonymous (25) Matching Gift Companies Adobe Apple Atlassian BlackRock Broadcom Epic Games Gap Inc. Genentech, Inc. Google, Inc. Intuit Jacobs Johnson & Johnson Foundation Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. LinkedIn GIVES Marsh & McLennan Companies Microsoft Miro NVIDIA The Prudential Foundation Salesforce Thermo Fisher Scientific Williams-Sonoma Foundation Workday Foundations, Corporations & Organizations Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Fidelity Charitable Founders Pledge J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Jewish Communal Fund Jewish Federation Bay Area Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis The Koret Foundation Morgan Stanley Charitable Gift Fund National Charitable Endowment National Philanthropic Fund New York Community Trust Schwab Charitable DAF Giving 260

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Restricted Gifts & Grants Elizabeth Fishman & Todd Aranaz The Covenant Foundation Jessica & James England Dingli & Brian Graham Kristi & Gregory Grunberg Jewish Federation Bay Area Stuart Kaplan Barbara & Ronald Kaufman Sue & Michelle Kletter Jamie & Seth Lasser Erica & Jeffrey Lawson Milton & Sophie Meyer Fund The Olympic Club Foundation Alanna Klein & Greg Robin Rachel & Michael Rosenblum Sharon Karlsberg & Craig Sakowitz San Francisco Humanities, Inc. Sustainable Grant Making Partners Tides Center Laurie Beijen & Ben Tulchin Fraidy Aber & Nathaniel Weiner Anonymous The Brandeis School of San Francisco Endowment Fund Frank Leeds Tribute Gifts In honor of...

Debby Artz-Mor Inbal & Toby Frankenstein Denise Lujan Sandra & Chanan Menachem Arielle Rauch Jenny Rinn Polly & Jesse Sapakie Catherine Withrington Joel Aufrecht Carla Fenves & David Frommer James Barrett ‘31 Elizabeth Shivvers & Jake Barrett Jennifer Baumer Eitam Kohen Gail Billings-Beck Kristen Beck & Damon Sperber Amanda Briskin ‘13 Daniel Briskin Crystal Brown Rebekah Goldstein & Ariel Chasnoff Max Cieplinski ‘27 Ed Yelin Mirit Cohen & Barry Kendall and Family Chaya & Ira Cohen Nicholas Cole-Farrell Debby Arzt-Mor & Boaz Mor

Emmi Davis ‘21 Corinna Nicolson and Mike Davis The Development Office Arielle Rauch Mila Eisendrath ‘30 Faina & Adam Eisendrath Sammy Eisendrath ‘29 Faina & Adam Eisendrath Eleanor Porter ‘20 Diane Epstein-Porter & Ken Porter Isaac Porter ‘19 Diane Epstein-Porter & Ken Porter First Grade Team Ella Amzel Crystal Brown Dr. Alison Frank Jody & Josh Bloom Inbal Frankenstein Sara Goldrath Jonah Goodman ‘30 Miriam & Richard Zimmerman Sarah Goodman ‘28 Miriam & Richard Zimmerman Sarah Geronemus ‘31 Gail & Roy Geronemus Nancy Glickenhaus Dr. Glass & the Security Team Samantha Mostovoy & Dima Mostovoy Leora Goldrei ‘32 Susan & Marvin Cohn Katherine Holander Caitlin Ahrens Seventh Grade Mitzvah Year David & Marcia Kornblith Ardath Kirchner Ori Katz ‘87 Alicia Kletter Angie Dalfen & Liz Noteware Evan Kletter ‘80 Angie Dalfen & Liz Noteware Eitam Kohen Ms. Nancy E. Sheftel-Gomes & Mr. August L. Gomes Jennifer Baumer & Adam Hochman Ethan Konieczny ‘26 Carol & Jesse Schwartz Geri Kurz Meredith Heller & Blake Kutner Miles Lasser ‘25 Robbi & Steven Lasser Tilly Lasser ‘29 Tilly Lasser ‘29 Olivia Levine Joanne Green

Ruby Lewis ‘26 Beth Eiselman Martin Lipman Sivan & Daniel Tarle Madeleine Mackenzie Sivan & Daniel Tarle Vida Martinez’s Teachers Jeanne Lee and Frank Yee Aaron McCullough Angie Dalfen & Liz Noteware Raizel Pelta ‘27 Sarah & Mordechai Pelta Tal Peretz Mira Peretz Ella Potashner ‘19 Abra Castle & Eric Potashner Rachel Klein Resident Teachers Bat Mitzvah of Sadie Robin ’26 Alanna Klein & Greg Robin Adam Rubinstein ‘15 Suzanne & David Rubinstein Sara Rubinstein ‘16 Suzanne & David Rubinstein Polly Sapakie Alissa Gunsberg Angie Dalfen & Liz Noteware Pavla Berghen & Ari Satok Batshir Torchio & Dean Macdonald Michael Scialo Cassandra Burger Jack Siger ‘28 Pat & Alan Siger Carol Sperber Kristen Beck & Damon Sperber Damon Sperber ‘82 Ardath Kirchner & Neal Biskar Amelia Sperber Christine Tamez Angie Dalfen & Liz Noteware Anatoliy Tsibulskiy Tahlia Tartakovsky Vivien Orbach-Smith & Richard Smith The Youkilis Family Maureen & Greg Redish Clare Wadbrook Katerina Glustein Jamisyn Yuen-Shore Cameron Yuen-Shore Daniel Zander ‘11 Laura Zander & Scott Porter

Memorial Gifts In memory of...

David Aber z”l Fraidy Aber & Nathaniel Weiner Harris Berman z”l Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Jeff Cheng z”l Carlyann Cheng Arline Cooke z”l Margot Cooke Abuela LucÌa DalmasÌ z”l Liliana & Naldo Peliks Joseph Doron z”l Nilly Doron Dorothy Gould z”l Nadra Lisha & Doug Codron Laura Horowitz z”l David & Marcia Kornblith Jeanne Kaiser z”l Meredith Heller & Blake Kutner Emil Knopf z”l San Francisco Humanities, Inc. Fred Lipman z”l Amira & Martin Lipman Ian Neale z”l Polly & Jesse Sapakie Dr. Norma Newmark z”l Jessica & Alexander Newmark October 7th Erika Opper & James Horton Marcey Platchek z”l Kirsten Salmeen & Terry Platchek Gertrude Salmeen Kirsten Salmeen & Terry Platchek John Robert Rinn z”l Sara Goldrath Fania Rubinstein z”l Joel Rubinstein & Edward Pertcheck Isaac Shegalov z”l Cindy & Gera Shegalov Alex Solomon z”l Robin Shostack & Will McDonald Alexander Vorobyov z”l Maria Belilovskaya & Gene Vorobyov Guy Zimmerman z”l Lucy & Aaron Kornblith

APRIL 5, 2025 SF THE FOUNDRY Our annual Spring Fundraiser, the Totally 80’s Brandeis Bash, brought together more than 250 community members for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and shared purpose in support of our Tuition Assistance Program. With incredible generosity—from auction donations to spirited bidding—families helped raise over $341,000, reinforcing our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. A special thank-you goes to our Fund-a-Need donors, whose impact gifts provide direct support to the nearly half of our students who receive tuition assistance each year. We are deeply grateful to the event committee, whose creativity and dedication made this joyful celebration possible.

Co-chairs: Shirley Chambers and Dani Cooper Committee members: Hilary Doitel, Erica Eshoo, Holly Hagens, Kelli Jacobsen, Evan Kletter, Alyce Lichaa, Debbie Mansfield, Shelli Newman, Monique Pflager, Anat Shiwak Harry, Mariana Roytman Schiffner, Justine Mojica Simpson, and Mimi Weiner.

LIVE AUCTION DONORS Rebekah Goldstein Erin & Jonathan Kahn Meghan & Ryan Kelley Alicia & Evan Kletter ‘80 Erica & Jeff Lawson Nelli & Kevin Perkins Kirsten Salmeen & Terry Platchek Holly Hagens & Todd Sisitsky Stewart Estates Catherine Withrington EVENT SPONSORS $25,000+ Shirley & Curtis Chambers The Koret Foundation Erica & Jeffrey Lawson $10,000+ Dani & Adam Cooper & The Needleman Family Holly Hagens & Todd Sisitsky $5,000+ Suzanne & Dov Herbstman Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Leslie & Stephen Ticktin United California $2,500+ Beacon Pointe Advisors Elizabeth Epstein Diamond & Ethan Diamond Jessica & James England Judy Tick & Steven Ganz Rabbi Jessica Graf & Jonathan Graf Dingli & Brian Graham

Edward Kavalerchik Alicia & Evan Kletter ‘80 Sue & Michelle Kletter ‘92 Laura Hauben & Anthony Label Julie & Ari Lewis & Family Samantha Martin & Jesse Richmond Mariana Roytman Schiffner & Dan Schiffner The Veen Firm $1,000+ Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Jocelyn & Ben Blumenrose Sharon Niv & Brendan Curran Katherine Pier & Greg Geronemus Kayla & Joe Gross Kristi & Gregory Grunberg Danelle James Dara Friedman & Robert Kostow Alyce Lichaa The Dalfen Noteware Family Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery Jennifer Wegbreit & Matthew Powers Ruth Katz & Michael Rapaport Sarah & Horace Rhee The Robin Family Jennifer Saslaw & Max Simkoff Warren & Chima Orthodontics Anonymous (2) IN-KIND SPONSORS Denon & Doyle Stewart Cellars

FUND-A-NEED DONORS Beth Cousens & Joel Aufrecht Kathy & Chad Balch Jody & David Barkin Ardath Kirchner & Neal Biskar Tahlia & Jordan Bliss Beata & Yaakov Bukai Anjali & Peter Cameron Shirley Katz & Curtis Chambers Marisa & Seth Currie-Rose Malika Densby Elizabeth Epstein Diamond & Ethan Diamond Jessica & James England Kate Pier & Greg Geronemus Heidi Adams & William Goldfarb Rebecca Gordon Michelle Sintov & Gary Grossman Kristi & Gregory Grunberg Suzanne Schneider & Dov Herbstman Megumi Okumura & Daniel Hollander Helen & Kevin Hu Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Danelle James Erin & Jonathan Kahn Gia Daniller-Katz & Steven Katz Mirit Cohen & Barry Kendall Alicia & Evan Kletter ‘80 Michelle ‘92 & Sue Kletter Laura Schwartz & Phillip Konieczny Jamie & Seth Lasser Gail Billings-Beck & Alyce Laviolette

Erica & Jeffrey Lawson Udi & Guy Ledergor Kate Levis Williamson & Phil Levis Melanie Derynck & Etan Lightstone Debbie Leight Mansfield & Paul Mansfield Kelly & Jay Markello Aynav Mor and Yaniv Markovski Debby Arzt-Mor & Boaz Mor Cathy Needleman Erika Opper & James Horton Monique & John Pflager Lindsey & Douglas Pierce Kirsten Salmeen & Terry Platchek Lada Turkenich & Boris Pozharny Samantha Martin & Jesse Richmond Jenny Rinn Kathleen Bedford & Andrew Robbins Jacynth & Elliott Roberts Alanna Klein & Greg Robin Oren Rubinstein Sharon Karlsberg & Craig Sakowitz Cindy & Gera Shegalov Justine Simpson Kristen Beck & Damon Sperber ‘82 Dana & Jonathan Summers Jennifer & Kyle Tobener Briseida & Sean Walton Israel Shalom & Rotem Willman Inna & Stan Zilberleyb Anonymous (8)

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DEEPENING OUR CONNECTION TO ISRAEL AND EMBRACING OUR JEWISH JOURNEY Throughout the 2024–25 academic year, Brandeis students engaged in transformative experiences that brought Jewish culture and Israeli heritage vividly to life.

The celebrated Tzofim Friendship Caravan, marking fifty years of fostering North American–Israeli connections, filled our campus with energy as ten talented Israeli scouts led traditional games, vibrant musical performances, and joyful cultural celebrations.

In December, our community welcomed Polyphony, a groundbreaking ensemble of Arab and Jewish Israeli musicians who use the arts to promote coexistence. Performing during a Friday afternoon assembly, they wove powerful musical selections with personal stories, showing how music can bridge divides and foster empathy. We are deeply grateful to grandparents Noga and Israel Niv (Shoshana ’32) for their generous support in bringing Polyphony to Brandeis.

Yom Ha’atzmaut took on special meaning this year, celebrating Israel’s 75th birthday with a visit from creative duo Yossi and Yarden Vassa, who captivated students with live storytelling and illustration from their acclaimed graphic novel about Ethiopian Jewish immigration to Israel. The day continued with spirited Israeli folk dancing, song festivals, and the delicious tradition of borekas.

Our seventh and eighth graders had the profound honor of hearing Holocaust testimony from George R., a Kindertransport survivor and member of the JFCS Holocaust Center Speakers Bureau. His personal story of survival and resilience offered students an invaluable connection to Jewish history and the responsibility of bearing witness.

This year we proudly celebrated fifteen years of our beloved eighth grade trip to Israel, the pinnacle of our students’ experiential education. Traveling together across Israel, students explored, learned, prayed, and played while deepening their bonds with one another and also with the land and people of Israel. Time and again, alumni recall this journey as one of the most meaningful and memorable moments of their Brandeis experience, shaping their connection to Jewish life and to each other long after graduation. We are grateful to the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment, whose generous support helps make this milestone journey possible for our students.

Together, these meaningful experiences embody our community’s commitment to fostering authentic, lasting connections to Jewish heritage and to the land and people of Israel.

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BRANDEIS GRADUATES

Leo Ellis Chloe Fiester Anna Furman Daniel Glazer Hannah Gogerman Darien Gold Natalie Goldstein Ethan Harry Asa Huang Eli Hurwitz Tamar Keith Feinstein Jasper Kletter Talia Kletter

Charles Kreitzer Claire Kutscher Miles Lasser Olivia Lieberman Zohara Luck Lylah Pozharny Sadye Przybyla Marion Rosenblum Wyatt Sakowitz Ben Schmorak Cybelle Scott Veronica Stern Everett Youkilis

The Bay School of San Francisco The Branson School Burlingame High School Convent of the Sacred Heart High School Emma Willard School The International School of San Francisco Jewish Community High School of the Bay Lick-Wilmerding High School

Reed Archer Kaia Balin Jacob Barrett Maya Ben-shaanan Shayna Blum Maren Boigon Zoe Browdy Alex Cohen Lev Colvin Emmanuelle Davis Josie England Daniel Eybelman Noah Fernandez

Ava Ginsberg Dina Glazer Ava Gutierrez Hannah Harris Jordan Hessekiel Charlotte Kogan Hughes William Keller Alexander Klein Isaac Koren Lola Label Dana Lakowsky Noah Lerman

Jonah Lewis Wyatt Myers Victoria Nealey Zachary Newman Andrew Ozhyndovskyy Sadelle Poulsen Emanuel Rapaport Rachel Rosenzweig Elisheva Samson Zoe Schauer Zachary Weinberg Michael Weinstein Ari Zatlin

Bates College California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Carleton College Chapman University Chicago College of Performing Arts Lewis & Clark College Northwestern University Pitzer College Pratt Institute

Lowell High School Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory San Ramon Valley High School

St. Ignatius College Preparatory Stuart Hall High School Tamalpais High School Urban School of San Francisco

CLASS OF 2021

Hazel Aresty Jonathan Avidan Noah Azevedo Eva Barkin Noah Barlev Kaya Bierman Mia Bliss Inés Boigon Sara Brass Daniel Chaudhary Zelig Diamond Milton Donald Eva Duffoo

CLASS OF 2025

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Santa Clara University Stanford University Tulane University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Colorado Boulder University of Denver

University of Florida University of Maryland University of Michigan University of Southern California University of Washington University of Wisconsin United States Military Academy West Point Worcester Polytechnic Institute

OUR ALUMNI IN ACTION This year’s Brandeis Giving Day in November 2024 featured alumna Jenna Waldman ‘08, whose inspiring story of service and commitment to justice helped propel our very successful Brandeis Fund campaign. As a federal law clerk and civil rights attorney, Jenna credits her Brandeis foundation for instilling both a love of learning and an unwavering commitment to public service. Her work defending the most vulnerable—from death row inmates to immigrants and victims of human rights abuses—reflects the profound impact of an education that teaches service, integrity, and kindness as core values. Remarkably, all three Waldman sisters have chosen careers in public service, with Mikela ‘10 working in climate policy and Kira ‘12 pursuing water conservation research, demonstrating how Brandeis plants seeds that bloom into lifelong commitments to repairing the world.

In May 2024, we welcomed back alumna and bestselling author Julie Silverstein ’94 for an engaging conversation with students about her international bestseller Chutzpah Girls: 100 Tales of Daring Jewish Women. Now a professional speechwriter who has worked with Israel’s Ambassador to the UN and Foreign Minister, Julie credits Brandeis as “the first place I learned that stories matter,” recalling how teachers like Mr. Biskar brought history to life through vivid storytelling. Her groundbreaking work amplifying Jewish women’s voices across history stems directly from lessons learned at Brandeis about how narratives shape identity, community, and collective responsibility—lessons she continues to carry forward in her work today.

Last year, Brandeis alumni reunited in Boston, St. Louis, and New York City, filling each gathering with laughter, stories, and connection.

Head of School Dr. Dan Glass hosted these joyful evenings, celebrating the enduring friendships and shared experiences that continue to make our Brandeis community so special.

We are deeply grateful to our alumni and their families for their continued dedication to our school. These stories highlight the lasting impact of a Brandeis education—one that extends far beyond academic achievement. From courtrooms to classrooms, policy halls to published works, our graduates carry forward the values that define our mission.

Their diverse paths of leadership and service show how Brandeis shapes thoughtful, engaged citizens committed to making a meaningful difference in the world.

STAY CONNECTED

FROM BRANDEIS TO THE WORLD: ALUMNI MAKING AN IMPACT BRANDEIS CONNECTS! Our quarterly alumni newsletter, BrandeisConnects celebrates our incredible alumni and keeps our community updated on what is happening at the school. If you missed an issue visit www. sfbrandeis.org/alumni to access archived installments.

PLAN A REUNION: The development department will help plan class reunions—and the first two drinks are on Brandeis! Email us at development@sfbrandeis.org.

READY TO NETWORK? Find us on our very own alumni LinkedIn group: The Brandeis School of San Francisco Alumni. This is your chance to connect with fellow alumni, share career opportunities, celebrate milestones, and stay up to date with our alumni doing amazing work in the world. Join today! If you have any questions, or simply want to be in touch, please feel free to email alumni@ sfbrandeis.org. We would love to hear from you!

SHARE YOUR NEWS: Let us know about any personal or professional milestones in your life so we can add your news to the Class Notes section of our website, at www.sfbrandeis.org/alumni/ class-notes, to share the news more widely with our Brandeis community.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION: Go to www.sfbrandeis.org/ stayconnected to enter your contact information so we can keep you posted on Brandeis news and special events.

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INSPIRING CREATIVE THINKING: THE KAUFMAN FAMILY’S COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS a chair at a university, a way to help Brandeis students excel and to honor what matters most to your family, from generation to generation.”

The Kaufmans’ generosity shines as a reminder that every family can make a lasting difference. Whether through the arts, science, geography, or Jewish learning, each gift has the power to transform the Brandeis experience for generations of students to come. As Ron and Barbara have shown, when we invest in what inspires us, we illuminate the path for others to do the same.

For Ron and Barbara Kaufman, creativity is the foundation of lifelong learning. As proud Brandeis grandparents to Olivia ’16 and Anna ’16, both now recent college graduates, the Kaufmans have made it their mission to ensure that the arts at Brandeis thrive for generations to come.

“From the moment we learned about the art program, we were inspired by its possibilities,” says Ron. “We wanted to help Brandeis create opportunities for students to stretch their imaginations and discover new ways of thinking.”

Their vision was never about producing artists, but about nurturing imagination across all subjects. “We hoped that students would learn to apply creative thinking to everything they do,” Ron explains. “And that Brandeis would also teach art and architectural history, subjects that foster lifelong appreciation for color, shape, and the built environment.”

Through their ongoing annual gifts, the Kaufmans have helped transform the arts program into a bright, inspiring space where creativity flourishes every day. They also hope to inspire others to follow their example.

“Different families might have different educational priorities,” says Ron. “If a family has the resources, they can choose a Brandeis subject and make a long-lasting commitment to enrich that program. It’s like sponsoring

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YOUR STORY CAN HELP SHAPE BRANDEIS’S FUTURE. “The pluralism, diversity, and cultural humility at the heart of Brandeis create space for our son to explore and shape his own Jewish identity—something we truly treasure.”

– Kelly Kozak and Josh Donald Founders of Bernal Cutlery and longtime Bay Area residents, Kelly Kozak and Josh Donald are deeply rooted in San Francisco’s culinary and Jewish communities. When their son Milton enrolled at Brandeis in 2021, they were seeking a school that could offer inspiration, support, and a strong sense of belonging— and they found just that.

Milton, a budding artist, found a place where he could thrive. Guided by art teachers Cathy Withrington and Rebekah Goldstein, he felt seen, encouraged, and creatively nurtured. The experience left a lasting impression on the entire family.

In gratitude, Kelly and Josh made a planned gift to Brandeis—a bequest that will help ensure future generations of students are known, celebrated, and inspired, just as Milton was. Planned giving allows donors to create a legacy aligned with their values, often through a gift in a will or trust, while potentially offering tax benefits.

Their commitment is a powerful reminder of how one family’s gratitude can help shape the future of Jewish education.

To explore a legacy gift or share that you have already included Brandeis in your plans, please contact: Stacy Youkilis, Director of Development, a 415-294-4843 or syoukilis@sfbrandeis.org.

ADMISSIONS & OUTREACH COMMITTEE The Admissions & Outreach Committee is a volunteer committee whose purpose is to support the Admissions Office in recruiting new students to The Brandeis School of San Francisco.

Staff Angela Dalfen, Director of Admissions Polly Sapakie, Assistant Director of Admissions Volunteers Jody Barkin Natalya Belkin Debbie Bensinger Tanya Bernstein Vida Bierman Jocelyn & Ben Blumenrose Talia Kesselman Brass ‘94 Laura Burkhauser & Daniel Bruckner Beata & Kobi Bukai

Anjali & Peter Cameron Lauren Cappelloni Elizabeth & Dain Charette Victoria & Ash Chaudhary Beth Cousens Marisa & Seth Currie-Rose Daria Davydova Melanie Derynck Irina Elman Jessica England Dara Friedman Merav Bloch & Anthony Goldbloom Heidi Adams & Will Goldfarb Collin Graham ‘24 Dingli & Brian Graham Gary Grossman

Kristi Grunberg Megumi Okamura & Daniel Hollander Naomi Horton Vienna ‘98 Tanya Hurwitz MacKenzie Huynh Jonathan Kahn Shani & Blake Kaplan Nadya Cinman & Won Kim Alanna Klein Julia Kreitzer Dan Laser Erica Lawson Karen Lempert Stern Kate Levis Williamson & Phil Levis Catherine Miller Lieberman Maya & Boris Lieberman

Nicole Lipman Debbie Mansfield Samantha Martin Mollie McLaughlin Kelsey McPherson Ariela Morgenstern ‘92 Jennifer Navarrete David Nebenzhal Shelli Newman Lauren Orlick Kevin Perkins Monique Pflager Katie Poplin Manu Rapaport ‘21 Adina Rauchwerger Jacynth Roberts Greg Robin Ariel Rodriguez

Brett Rosenberg Rachel Rosenblum Lianna Rudyak Valery & Erez Rusovsky Amanda Russell Craig Sakowitz Jennifer Saslaw Suzanne Schneider Sarah Shields Anat Shiwak-Harry Justine Simpson Michelle Sintov Melissa Slivka Goldstein Lynette Stejskal Tahlia & Joseph Tartakovsky Jaysa & Marc Zablatsky Inna Zilberleyb

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THANK YOU PARENT VOLUNTEERS! THE BRANDEIS SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The Parents’ Association enriches our school community through events and programs that foster connection, celebrate Jewish life, and support learning. Their partnership is essential to advancing our mission and is felt deeply across campus.

Thank you to our PA leaders and all the parents who generously gave their time, talent, and resources this year.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION, PARENT LEADERS LISTED BELOW, AND ALL THE PARENTS WHO STEPPED UP TO GIVE GENEROUSLY OF THEIR TIME, TALENT, AND RESOURCES IN THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. Co-Presidents Beth Cousens Kelsey McPherson

Chesed Smadar Salzman Communications Cochairs Julia Levy Joseph Schliffer

Treasurer Amy Cole-Farrell Jesse Sapakie All School Shabbat Dinners Marisa & Seth Currie-Rose Dana Summers Book Fair/Sunday Soiree Mirit Cohen Samantha Martin Brandeis Pride/Swag Lisa Kant

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Shirley Katz Anat Shiwak-Harry Faculty & Staff Gifts Melanie Derynck Lightstone Faculty & Staff Snacks Lauren Cappelloni

Grade Experience/ Teacher Support Jessica England Honey Sale Kate Bedford Teresa Landry Lobby Coffees & Back to School Night Dani Cooper Parent Education Lindsey Pierce Sarah Shields Room Parent Coordinators Beata Bukai Jessica England

2025 OR HADASH AWARD

Shabbat Babayit Laura Burkhauser

Room Parents Tanya Bernstein Mimi Browning Beata Bukai Dani Cooper Jessica England Rebecca Goodman Meryl Leavitt Julie Lewis Melanie Derynck Lightstone Shelli Garnice Sam Gazitt Kelli Jacobson Danelle James Sharon Karlsberg Shirley Katz Evan Kletter Nadra Lisha Barbara Lowenstein

Debbie Mansfield Monique Pflager Liliana Peliks Lindsey Pierce Adina Rauschwerger Maggie Rothschild Craig Sakowitz Anna Salzman Smadar Salzman Suzanne Schneider Lilia Scott Mieko Selsky Jess Stein Tirtza Waisberg Kara Yugoff Tikkun Olam Erica Lawson Phil Levis

RECIPIENT: EVAN KLETTER

Each year, the Parents’ Association presents the Or Hadash (New Light) Award to an exemplary parent volunteer. This year we are honored to recognize Evan Kletter ‘80 for his extraordinary dedication to our school community. Evan has been a Brandeis parent for 11 years and brings a deeply personal connection to our school as a Class of 1980 alumnus whose family legacy spans generations—his siblings, Michelle ‘92 and Jason ‘83 both attended Brandeis, his two children with Alicia Kletter, Moses ‘23 and Talia ‘25, are both graduates, and his father served on the Board of Trustees. After retiring in 2017, Evan embraced his role as a devoted volunteer, co-chairing the Spring Fundraiser twice and serving on the Brandeis Fund Committee every year since 2020, where he has engaged alumni, secured sponsorships, and encouraged parent stewardship with genuine enthusiasm. As our most dedicated room parent—likely holding the lifetime record for years of service—Evan has consistently gone above and beyond, from organizing teacher appreciation gifts to managing classroom needs with warmth and care. Those who work with Evan describe him as generous, tireless, joyful, steadfast, and devoted—qualities that truly embody the heart of our Brandeis community, and we are deeply grateful for his tremendous leadership and the light he brings to our school.

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2024–2025

FACULTY & STAFF MILESTONES At Brandeis, our faculty and staff are the heart of our community. Their dedication, rooted in Jewish values, shapes the joyful and transformative education that our students experience every day. As our children journey through nine years of discovery and growth, it is the constancy of their teachers and mentors that nurtures confidence, curiosity, and connection.

This year, we are proud to honor: TEN YEARS OF SERVICE: • Eitam Koren (STEM Teacher, 5th Grade) • Liron Lihav (Judaic Studies Teacher, 3rd & 4th Grade) • Ari Micich (Band Teacher) • Dr. Dan Glass (Head of School) EIGHTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE: • Dr. Alison Frank (Math Teacher, 7th & 8th Grade; High School Placement Counselor) • Sandra Menachem (Judaic Studies Teacher, 1st & 2nd Grade) TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE: • Jennifer Baumer (Judaic Studies Teacher, 6th & 8th Grade) Each milestone is more than a number of years; it is a testament to lives uplifted, Jewish identities strengthened, and futures brightened. We are deeply grateful for their vision, care, and presence. Together, they embody why Brandeis is a place where students and families feel a profound sense of belonging and purpose.

CELEBRATING DEBBY ARZT-MOR: A LEGACY OF JEWISH LEARNING AT BRANDEIS On June 8, 2025, the Brandeis community gathered to celebrate the retirement of our beloved Director of Jewish Learning, Debby Arzt-Mor. The afternoon was filled with warmth, laughter, and heartfelt tributes to Debby’s extraordinary impact on Jewish life at Brandeis.

For more than two decades, Debby has been at the heart of Jewish learning, shaping curriculum, community, and values with vision and compassion. She redefined Jewish education as something lived, in tefillah, on field trips, in acts of justice, and in everyday conversation. Her shift from “Director of Judaic Studies and Hebrew” to “Director of Jewish Learning” reflected her belief that Jewish learning belongs to all of us.

Debby empowered teachers, inspired students, and created a culture where Jewish practice is joyful and relevant. To honor her legacy, Brandeis commissioned a special artwork by alumni parent Aimee Golant, inscribed with Pirkei Avot: “Be of the disciples of Aaron—loving peace and pursuing peace.”

Mazal tov, Debby—you will be deeply missed.

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FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH: OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORTING BRANDEIS THE BRANDEIS FUND: Contributions to our annual fund provide flexible, unrestricted income for programs

that define a Brandeis education and are critical to helping us meet our annual budget. Every gift goes to work immediately to ensure we can attract excellent faculty, provide funding for academic initiatives and co-curricular programs, and meet the highest needs in the current year.

THE ANNUAL SPRING FUNDRAISER: This community event raises funds for the Tuition Assistance Program which

promotes socio-economic diversity in our school by enabling a broad range of families to access a Brandeis education for their children. There are many meaningful ways to participate, from event sponsorship and the purchase of tickets, to the donation of auction items and experiences.

PLANNED GIVING: Thoughtful estate and charitable gift planning can make a lasting impact on the financial stability and future growth of our school. Gifts can be made by placing Brandeis in your will, designating Brandeis as a beneficiary of a trust, retirement account, or insurance policy, or by making a gift of real estate or other tangible property.

MAKE A GIFT TODAY! THANK ONLINE:

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BY PHONE:

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BY MAIL:

The Brandeis School of San Francisco Development Office 655 Brotherhood Way San Francisco, CA 94132

Stacy Youkilis, Director of Development syoukilis@sfbrandeis.org

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We provide a challenging academic environment and a welcoming, inclusive community, each deeply enriched by Jewish thought, values, and traditions.

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