ANNUAL REPORT 2022–2023
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CONTENT
Message from the Head of School
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Program Highlights
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Donor Spotlight: The Label Family
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Our Community
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Message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees
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2022-2023 Financials
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Community Giving
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Retirement Celebration
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High School & College Matriculations
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Alumni Highlights
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Volunteer Appreciation
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Community Events & Or Hadash Award
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Faculty & Staff Milestones
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DEAR BRANDEIS COMMUNITY, The 2022-2023 school year was a particularly sweet one at The Brandeis School of San Francisco, as we had the opportunity to look back on the Brandeis 2023 Strategic Plan and celebrate the many successes we’ve enjoyed as a school in the five years since its publication. And of course, before we published it, we spent two years engaged as a full community in reflective practices, working together to deeply understand who we were and who we aspired to be, before distilling that thinking into the precise language of a strategic plan. Seven years of careful study, conversation, and hard work—and then, just as in the biblical shmita, a time of rest and renewal before we do it again! So with that spirit of celebration in mind, I offer here a brief list of five highlights from the work of Brandeis 2023: 1. Over three school years, more than one third of all faculty meetings were devoted to a review of our pedagogy and curriculum, with teams focused on specific topics such as inquiry-based learning, science, and literacy—a process which led to the selection of a new and more studentcentered math curriculum for the lower school. 2. In the past five years, as part of our continuing education program for faculty members, fourteen Brandeis teachers earned mission-aligned postgraduate degrees (ranging from doctorates in education to master’s degrees in Jewish Education and STEAM), receiving support for 75% of outof-pocket tuition costs. 3. Seeking to “embrace opportunities for sustained conversations about important and challenging topics regarding contemporary Jewish life and practice,” we engaged our full faculty over two years in learning about how to talk to kids—and to each other—about Israel, with Resetting the Table as well as Professor Sivan Zakai from Hebrew Union College. 4. In addition to raising $1.8M+ for the Brandeis 2023 Campaign, the past five years have seen giving to The Brandeis Fund increase from $440K to over $700K annually, with parent participation exceeding 95%. 5. Being more intentional about “cultivating a community where all people feel welcome and included” has led to a more representative and diverse board of trustees, greater diversity on our faculty, staff, and leadership, and the most ethnically and racially diverse incoming Kindergarten class in our history, and the largest since 2018.
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
It would be easy to name another dozen highlights from the work of the Brandeis 2023 Strategic Plan, from our efforts around teaching students to be stewards of democracy, to our graduates continuing to thrive and take on leadership roles in the top high schools and colleges in the Bay Area and across the country. It is a blessing to be part of such a vibrant and thoughtful community—thank you all for the part you play in making it so. As we look ahead to our 60th school year next year, may we go from strength to strength! Warmly,
This annual report is published once a year to recognize pledges and gifts received in the 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. ©2023 The Brandeis School of San Francisco
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Dr. Dan Glass Head of School
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Our community members and families past and present play a significant role in sustaining a culture of giving and engagement at our school. Collectively, your generosity makes an important impact on the lives of our students. As we share our gratitude for another school year, all of us at Brandeis recognize the many contributions that fuel the student experience that is found at Brandeis.
ART IN ACTION: VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM Ron Moultrie Saunders, artist and landscape architect, visited Brandeis as the Art in Action Visiting Artist and spent two days with the second, seventh, and eighth grade students making art. The Art in Action Visiting Artist Program was established through the generosity of the late Al Friedman z”l, grandparent of Brandeis alumnae Elie ‘20, Noa ‘20, Emma ‘20, and Nathan Friedman-Lowenthal. Al’s dedication to his own artistic practice of sculpting stone, which he took up later in life, brought him a great deal of joy which he wanted to pass on to our students. The Art in Action Program exposes our students to art that responds to contemporary social issues. Ron’s artwork has been shaped by learning more about the influence of the
African Diaspora on Bay Area history. He brings awareness to the diminishing Black community in San Francisco and the importance of preserving the artistic community as central to the soul and strength of our city. Ron shared his process of making photograms, which are photographs that are made without the use of a camera. Then, he spent time with students as they created canvases of found objects which they imprinted with their artistic silhouettes using sunlight on cyanotype paper. Thank you for the generous support of Al “Bumpy” Friedman z”l and Barbara and Ron Kaufman (grandparents of Brandeis alumnae Olivia ‘16 and Anna Perlman ‘16) who support the Arts Program at Brandeis. These gifts enrich the arts offerings for our students and expose them to artists and artistic practices meant to inspire them to think about how art can make a lasting difference in the world.
OUR SHINSHINIT SHINED! We were excited to invite Nataly Rodov to join Brandeis in 2022-2023 as our Israel Education Intern or Shinshinit (acronym for shnat sherut, or year of service). Prior to her year of service, she was trained as a leader with a focus on Jewish heritage, Jewish sources, and issues of national and religious identity. Nataly brought incredible school spirit to Brandeis by celebrating moments small and large to give life to the rhythm of the year. She played Israeli music during drop off and encouraged students to dance their way into a joyful morning of learning. She helped teachers during Hebrew and Judaic Studies classes and built community with students by hosting games at recess. She celebrated weekly tefilah and even taught an Israeli Scouts elective for middle school students. She invited an authentic dialogue for our students who wanted to learn more about Israel. Several families hosted Nataly during her year-long stay. Many thanks to the Glass family (Dan, Kate, Sonia ‘23,
Alma ‘26, and Lucia ‘32), and the Bodington family (Shaun, Rebecca and Phoebe ‘30) for opening their homes and hearts with generous hospitality during Nataly’s time at Brandeis. Brandeis looks forward to continuing to participate in the Shinshinim Program, a program of the Jewish Agency for Israel, in 2023 and beyond.
“Having Nataly as a shinshinit in our home has been an absolute joy. Nataly expanded our family’s understanding of the Russian-speaking community in Israel, and our sense of what life is like for teenagers there. It’s also been good practice for us, as we look ahead to parenting high schoolers ourselves!” - The Glass Family
BETTER TOGETHER “A Jew is asked to take a leap of action rather than a leap of faith.” - Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Service learning is a hallmark of a Brandeis education with its roots stemming from a Jewish tradition that teaches actions speak louder than words. In June, we completed a four-year partnership between Brandeis and the San Francisco Center for Jewish Living (SFCJL), sponsored by the Legacy Heritage Better Together Program. Designed to create meaningful intergenerational connections between our eighth graders and senior residents in our community, Brandeis students have
engaged in cultivating profound relationships with seniors at SFCJL while engaging academically in depth with Jewish values and text. This multi-year program has enabled our eighth graders to build meaningful and lasting connections with senior residents and learn invaluable lessons in kibud zekaynim, which means living out the values that remind us to learn from those who have come before us. We are grateful to the Legacy Heritage Foundation for their generous support and to the San Francisco Center for Jewish Living who continue to be wonderful partners in this collaboration. Although the institutional funding for this program has come to an end, we are planning to continue offering this service learning experience to our eighth graders next year and beyond, and we are actively seeking donors who are inspired by this partnership to help us underwrite this inspirational program.
SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS FOR JEWISH LIVING - A GLIMPSE INTO OUR PAST “I had new inspiration. When being with the elderly, there is never a dull moment. You don’t share experiences, but you do get a glimpse of a life from a different era, which is the history class I have always wanted. As a teenager, it’s not rare to feel lost or misplaced, but when the wisdom of the elderly exits their mouth and into my ears, there is a sudden sigh of relief from both of us.” - excerpt from Better2Write essay by Sofia Lavine ‘23
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THE LABEL FAMILY
LAURA, ANTHONY, LOLA ‘21 AND ARI ‘23 “We wanted our kids to be mensches, and the menschlichkeit at Brandeis was palpable.” We sat down with the always entertaining and joyful, Laura and Anthony Label, to discuss their family’s eleven-year journey at Brandeis. Where did you grow up and what are your careers? (Anthony) I am a fourth-generation San Franciscan born in the city and raised in Marin County. I am a plaintiff’s trial attorney at The Veen Firm in the city. (Laura) I grew up in New York City and moved to San Francisco right after graduating from college. I am a psychologist in a private practice. With Ari’s recent graduation in 2023 and Lola’s in 2021, how would you describe your family’s experience at Brandeis and what your collective time at the school has meant to you? It’s difficult to overstate the profound impact that the school has had on all of our lives. As Ari shared in his final parentteacher conference, Brandeis is where he “learned to learn.” This community has provided opportunities for connection that are far-reaching for each of us and have dramatically contributed to our children’s sense of themselves and their expectations of others. Brandeis has been aligned with our parenting approach in many ways, often reinforcing our children’s sense that their voices will be met with compassion and interest. Lola and Ari had many moments throughout the eleven years we have been at Brandeis when they felt known and understood by staff and faculty at the school, classmates, and members of the many families that have been integral in our lives. (Anthony) I did not grow up with a Jewish identity or faith and was a little unsure of what it would be like to be in a school where almost everyone had a different experience than I had. This uncertainty immediately dissipated with the warm openness of this community, and we have made many lifelong family friends as a result of our time here. Anthony, you played a pivotal role in the spring fundraiser for many years. What inspired you to bring your talents and authentic self into this milieu? I always enjoy any opportunity to be on stage - from karaoke, to a courtroom, to being a terrible lead singer for the Mazel Tov Cocktails parents’ band. I love performing and making people laugh, even if it comes at my own expense. Being the emcee and co-auctioneer at the Brandeis galas was a fun opportunity to really lean into something I enjoy, in a way that benefitted the school by increasing people’s engagement and enthusiasm during the live auction.
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What inspires your giving at Brandeis? We hope that our support can enrich the learning environment and provide opportunities for children who might not get to attend Brandeis without the financial contributions of the community. We feel that regardless of how much you are able to give, a gift to the school is a contribution to the school’s mission, creating a ripple effect of “kindness, integrity, and service.” What message to encourage engagement do you have for current and new families at Brandeis? Whenever possible, be a part of this community, and promote connections between students. The students at Brandeis often remain connected for life. Gathering at school-sponsored and peer-organized events deepens the bonds and the memories your children will have of these sweet early years. Why is having a Jewish Day School essential to the larger Jewish community in San Francisco? When your child attends Brandeis, you feel the presence of the Jewish community. That’s not always the case in San Francisco. The values Brandeis instills through Jewish education help children learn to be good citizens of the world, understanding the importance of learning, leading, and giving back. It is also important that a Jewish Day School exists as a part of the San Francisco community, to help form bonds and connections with other organizations. This visibility exposes other members of the San Francisco community to Jewish people and our contributions to the world around us. While each family’s journey at Brandeis is unique, sitting with Laura and Anthony and hearing about their profound experience at our school, reminds us that the voyage shared by so many is truly a bond that stretches across generations.
BRANDEIS: A COMMUNITY PORTRAIT The Brandeis 2023 Strategic Plan called on us to “cultivate a community where people feel welcome and included, where differences are honored as an essential component of a learning community, and where our diversities—of socio-economic background and status, gender identity, family structure, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, and more—are secured, celebrated, and supported.” Although the pandemic may have impacted our ability to strengthen our connections to one another in person, the work of building and sustaining a diverse community continued with tremendous vigor. Throughout the 2021-22 school year, the Brandeis Leadership Team worked to collect detailed and specific data about our school’s demographics, with the goal of publishing this information on our website to share with current and prospective families.
The infographic that appears on this page was published in the fall of 2022, and has had an immediate, positive effect, most notably a significant jump in the number of interfaith and biracial households who submitted inquiries and applied to Brandeis for fall 2023. Our current Kindergarten class is the most diverse in our history! Nearly a quarter of families identify as non-white, half are eligible to receive some amount of tuition assistance, nine languages other than English are spoken at home, and students are coming from sixteen different zip codes in the San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
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14%
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Zip Codes Represented LGBTQ+ Households
Non-White Households
$ $ $ $ $ 48% Families Receiving Tuition Assistance
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Languages Spoken at Home
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Well-known American philanthropist Lynn Schusterman has often said that a Jewish community that openly embraces all who seek to actively lead Jewish lives will be one that endures for generations to come. The effort we make today to understand who we are, and who is truly welcome, is an investment in the next 60 years and beyond.
HOW DO WE DESCRIBE OUR RELATIONSHIP TO JUDAISM AND RELIGIOUS LIFE? 1%
4%
We identify with a religion other than Judaism
We identify with Judaism and another religion or faith
17%
We are culturally Jewish, but not religious nor observant
5%
53%
We are a Jewish family
We do not identify with a religion or faith
19%
One of us is Jewish and one of us is not; together we are raising Jewish children
Thank you Laura, Anthony, Lola and Ari. You are forever Brandeis and our community is very fortunate to have you! Based on 2021-22 household data
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A MESSAGE FROM
OUR BOARD CHAIR
2022–2023
FINANCIALS & GIFT REPORT
Dear Brandeis Community, It was rewarding to reflect on the achievements of the past school year and on our collective work together as a community in bringing the Brandeis 2023 Strategic Plan to a close. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge work that took place in many areas of the school that demonstrates the energetic and collaborative role of the Board of Trustees with the administration and faculty and staff. Together we are strengthening the values we all hold dear to ensure continuity and a lasting legacy for an education that shapes our students and their families now and forever. 2022-2023 Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Jonathan Terdiman Vice Chair Abigail Michelson Porth Treasurer Jody Barkin Secretary Ruth Katz Trustees Tahlia Bliss Amy Cohen Jessica England Jane Froyd Steve Ganz Ellen Ginsberg Alex Gleser Dingli Graham Hadara Stanton Hersh Ruth Katz Udi Ledergor Julie Lewis David Samson Anat Shiwak-Harry Lynette Stejskal Joseph Tartakovsky Jamie Weinstein Love Weinstock Parents’ Association Co-Presidents Jason Pollack & Justine Simpson
Undertaking a deep dive to accelerate work in many areas of the school, the Board of Trustees has supported Dr. Glass and the leadership team by taking the long view of the life of the school to consider future needs as they relate to the development of the campus. We are looking at how to optimize and strengthen existing facilities to support learning, foster collaboration, and enhance community building for students, faculty and community. These needs will be important factors in next year’s strategic plan. As part of the work around diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Board of Trustees is actively working as a body to be more representative of the Brandeis community. This intentional work has resulted in the addition of trustees who represent the full diversity of our community.
FISCAL YEAR-END JUNE 30, 2023
87% Tuition & Fees 6% Total Gifts, Grants & Fundraising Events
INCOME
6% Net Assets Released From Restriction 1% Rental & Other Income
61% Salaries & Benefits
Considering the place of Brandeis within the larger fabric of the Jewish ecosystem and initiating foundational work to examine sustainability of our school’s finances while advancing the mission of the school continue to be paramount. Enrollment for fall 2023 was stronger than ever. It comes at a time when we are expanding new revenue streams such as Camp Brandeis which launched this past summer, and holiday camps taking place throughout the school year.
25% Tuition Assistance
EXPENSES
Our community has generously stepped up to help us achieve 96% participation in The Brandeis Fund, which represents strong fundraising results. Thank you to everyone who generously donated to fuel the work that has shaped important changes in our academic program and the experience of our students. As we look ahead, there is a great deal of promise and excitement to build upon the successes and hard work of these past few years. While this year marks a close to the work of Brandeis 2023 Strategic Plan, this isn’t the end. We are already beginning work on the next strategic plan that will take the school through 2032. I look forward to inviting you on the journey of strengthening our school for the next 60 years. On behalf of all the Brandeis community, a very grateful thank you! Sincerely,
5% Facilities 4% General Administrative
3% Instructional & Auxiliary Programs 2% Debt Interest ADVANCEMENT TOTALS: $1,727,558 $724,314 Annual Fund
$353,417
Brandeis 2023
$276,957
Tuition Assistance
$220,396 Spring Fundraiser
Dr. Jonathan Terdiman Chair, Board of Trustees
$148,474
Restricted Grants & Major Gifts
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2022-2023 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 2022–2023 school year. $200,000-$499,999 Erica & Jeffrey Lawson $100,000-$199,999 Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund Sue & Michelle Kletter ‘92 Anonymous $50,000-$99,999 The Covenant Foundation Leslie & Alex Gleser Koret Foundation Holly Hagens & Todd Sisitsky $25,000-$49,999 Tahlia & Jordan Bliss Shirley Katz & Curtis Chambers The England Family Ellen & David Ginsberg Alicia & Evan Kletter ‘80 Amy & Jonathan Seff Rory & Jamie Weinstein $15,000-$24,999 Rebecca & Shaun Bodington Melissa Slivka-Goldstein & Evan Goldstein Barbara & Ron Kaufman Stacey & Joseph Schliffer Jackie & Dan Safier $10,000-$14,999 Brittany Bagley & David Gliklich Jeanne & David z’’l Himy David Samson Jennifer Saslaw & Max Simkoff Madhulika Varma & Jonathan Terdiman
MATCHING GIFTS MAKE AN IMPACT: $77,000 RECEIVED IN 2022-2023!
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$5,000-$9,999 Marina Gershberg & Anthony Azevedo The Barkin Family Danielle Foreman & Jonathan Brandon Lynette Stejskal & Russell Cohen Jacqueline Dolev & Matthew Cooperberg Shelly Dolev The Drummond-Dulberg Family Louise & Jacob Epstein The Fox Family Judith Tick & Steven Ganz Suzanne Schneider & Dov Herbstman Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Tam & MacKenzie Huynh Danelle James & Edward Kavalerchik Eva & Richard Klein Laura Hauben & Anthony Label Jamie & Seth Lasser Legacy Heritage Foundation Kate Levis Williamson & Phil Levis Julie & Ari Lewis Robin Shostack & Will McDonald Samantha & Jesse Richmond Kathleen Bedford & Andrew Robbins Alanna Klein ‘76 & Greg Robin Kathryn & Avidan Rose The Veen Firm PC United California Laurie Beijen & Ben Tulchin Marla & Robert Weiner Anonymous (1) $3,600-$4,999 Elizabeth Epstein Diamond & Ethan Diamond Nicole Lipman & Michael Ellis Kate & Dan Glass Tanya & Matthew Hurwitz Jane Froyd & Christopher Kamrath Lucy & Aaron Kornblith Maya Solo Lieberman & Boris Lieberman Patricia Melvin & Robert Limburg Laurie Brown & Jason Pollack Ruth Katz & Michael Rapaport Cindy & Gera Shegalov Kelsey McPherson & Steve Siger Zindzi & Jeremy Sugerman
$1,800-$3,599 Aliza Aber & Jonathan Browning Veronica & Ludo Antonova Beacon Pointe Advisors Tanya & Mark Bernstein Beata & Yaakov Bukai Arie Singer & Lucas Buxman Anjali & Peter Cameron Shannon Atlas & Howard Caro Marisa & Seth Currie-Rose Lindy & Ken Fox Robert Fox Inbal & Toby Frankenstein Rabbi Jessica & Jonathan Graf Dingli & Brian Graham Michael Graham Michelle Sintov & Gary Grossman Kristi & Gregory Grunberg Philip N. Kaplan Beth & Jeff Klugman Adena Friedman & Afsal Kuner Beth & Scott Kutscher
Udi & Guy Ledergor Julia & Alex Levy Alyce & Shawn Lichaa Erin Gordon & Steven Lurie Mimi & Amnon Mishor The Dalfen Noteware Family Karen Kaufman Perlman & Brian Perlman The Redish Family Charitable Fund Karen Robert Assayag & Herve Robert Maggie & Dave Rothschild Sharon Karlsberg & Craig Sakowitz Margot Lee Schmorak & Ari Schmorak Anita & Mark Shapiro Leslie & Stephen Ticktin Maria Belilovskaya & Gene Vorobyov Fraidy Aber & Nathaniel Weiner Whole Foods Market Irit Miller Zmora & Yohai Zmora Anonymous (4)
Donors to The Brandeis Fund strengthen the experience of a Brandeis education, advance our mission, and amplify the great work of our teachers and students. We are grateful to have the generous support of our community! The Brandeis Fund Parent Volunteers 2022-2023 The Brandeis School of San Francisco is grateful to all the incredible parent volunteers who have demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication in growing support for our school. Co-Chairs Jamie Lasser Katie Rose Committee Volunteers Renen Amir Jody Barkin Kate Bedford Vida Bierman Barbara Bona Beth Cousens Shelly Dolev Beth Fox MacKenzie Huynh Talya Kesselman Brass ‘94 Michelle Kletter ‘92 Yelena Koplowicz Erica Lawson Alyce Lichaa Irit Miller Rena Mizrahi Liliana Peliks Maggie Rothschild Oren Rubenstein Shira Rutman Craig Sakowitz Jennifer Saslaw Amy Seff Jon Seff Sarah Shields Justine Simpson Lara Edelbaum Sunshine Tahlia Tartakovsky
Changemaker ($50,000+) Erica & Jeffrey Lawson Anonymous Visionary ($20,000-$49,999) Rebecca & Shaun Bodington Leslie & Alex Gleser* Sue & Michelle Kletter ‘92* The Koret Foundation Holly Hagens & Todd Sisitsky Champion ($15,000-$19,999) Alicia & Evan Kletter ‘80* Rory & Jamie Weinstein Benefactor ($10,000-$14,999) Tahlia & Jordan Bliss* The England Family* Brittany Bagley & David Gliklich Stacey & Joseph Schliffer Amy & Jonathan Seff Innovator ($5,000-$9,999) Marina Gershberg & Anthony Azevedo* Danielle Foreman & Jonathan Brandon Lynette Stejskal & Russell Cohen* Jacqueline Dolev & Matthew Cooperberg Louise & Jacob Epstein* Melissa Slivka-Goldstein & Evan Goldstein Tam & MacKenzie Huynh Eva & Richard Klein Jamie & Seth Lasser Samantha & Jesse Richmond Kathleen Bedford & Andrew Robbins Kathryn & Avidan Rose* David Samson* Madhulika Varma & Jonathan Terdiman* Laurie Beijen & Ben Tulchin Anonymous Advocate ($3,600-$4,999) The Barkin Family Shelly Dolev Kate & Dan Glass Suzanne Schneider & Dov Herbstman Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Tanya & Matthew Hurwitz Jane Froyd & Christopher Kamrath* Lucy & Aaron Kornblith Kate Levis Williamson & Phil Levis
Maya Solo Lieberman & Boris Lieberman Patricia Melvin & Robert Limburg Laurie Brown & Jason Pollack Ruth Katz & Michael Rapaport* Karen Robert Assayag & Herve Robert Alanna Klein ‘76 & Greg Robin Kelsey McPherson & Steve Siger Zindzi & Jeremy Sugerman Chai ($1,800-$3,599) Veronica & Ludo Antonova Tanya & Mark Bernstein Beata & Yaakov Bukai Arie Singer & Lucas Buxman Anjali & Peter Cameron Shannon Atlas & Howard Caro* Marisa & Seth Currie-Rose Elizabeth Epstein Diamond & Ethan Diamond* The Drummond-Dulberg Family* The Fox Family* Lindy & Ken Fox Robert Fox Inbal & Toby Frankenstein Judith Tick & Steven Ganz* Ellen & David Ginsberg* Rabbi Jessica Graf & Jonathan Graf Dingli & Brian Graham Michael Graham Michelle Sintov & Gary Grossman Philip N. Kaplan Danelle James & Edward Kavalerchik* Beth & Jeff Klugman* Adena Friedman & Afsal Kuner Beth & Scott Kutscher Laura Hauben & Anthony Label* Udi & Guy Ledergor Julia & Alex Levy Julie & Ari Lewis* Alyce & Shawn Lichaa Mimi & Amnon Mishor Karen Kaufman Perlman & Brian Perlman* The Redish Family Charitable Fund Maggie & Dave Rothschild Margot Lee Schmorak & Ari Schmorak Anita & Mark Shapiro Cindy & Gera Shegalov Jennifer Saslaw & Max Simkoff Leslie & Stephen Ticktin* Maria Belilovskaya & Gene Vorobyov Fraidy Aber & Nathaniel Weiner Irit Miller Zmora & Yohai Zmora Anonymous (4)
*Denotes member of the Eitanim Society for nine years or more of giving to The Brandeis Fund.
Partner ($720-$1,799) Maison & Alaa Abu Raya AmazonSmile Foundation Yael Eisen Avidan & Michael Avidan Elizabeth Shivvers & Jake Barrett Rita & Charles Baumer Marc & Luxuan Buren Rebecca & Danny Burrows Dani & Adam Cooper The Dalfen Noteware Family* Erica Eshoo George Frankenstein Jaime & Tom Geidt Irina Elman & Steven Gold Rebecca Gordon Betty Graham Natalya Belkin & Aleksandr Gurevich Elena & Eugene Ingerman Laura Gasser & Marc Katz* Megan & Mitchell Kossar Sophi Jacobs & Jonathan Krause Erin Gordon & Steven Lurie Robin Shostack & Will McDonald Suzanne Browne Mead & Max Mead Jennifer Wegbreit & Matthew Powers Judith & David Rose Sharon Barnes Rubinstein & Dean Rubinstein Joann & Rodney Ruskin Sharon Karlsberg & Craig Sakowitz Lindsy & Jason Sanders* Charlene & Bart Schachter* The Shames Family Linda Rubinstein & Elliott Sherr* Lara Edelbaum Sunshine & Paul Sunshine Kathleen Van Boven Sarah & Daniel Wallis Marla & Robert Weiner Lauren Cappelloni & Keith Welter Lisa & Josh Zander Alina & Yevgeniy Zinchik Anonymous (4) Supporter ($540-$719) Adina & Brian Chaikelson Ellyn & Steven Cohen* Beth Eiselman* Debra & Stuart Eisendrath Nancy & Leonard Goldberg* Kristi & Gregory Grunberg Hadara Stanton Hersh & Jerold Hersh* Barbara Bona & Piotr Komorowski Viktoriya ‘99 and Pavel Krepkiy Antonia & David Lavine Martin Lipman
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Deborah Arzt-Mor & Boaz Mor* The Peliks Family Joel Rubinstein & Edward Pertcheck* Anna & Scott Saltzman The Parents of Eben Simpson Donna & Mark Sisitsky Stacy & Scott Youkilis Kara & Stephen Yugoff David & Cece Zumwinkle Friend ($360-$539) Tristan Seifer & Brian Aubry* Daniel Bedford Jillian Lapedus & Andrew Bier Vida & Ron Bierman Ardath Kirchner & Neal Biskar* Aliza Aber & Jonathan Browning Laura Burkhauser & Daniel Bruckner Victoria & Ashish Chaudhary Suzanne & Andrew Colvin Malika Densby* Kelly Kozak & Josh Donald Olga & Robert Eber* Faina & Adam Eisendrath Claudia & Bob Eshoo Lindsey & Akiva Felt Elizabeth Fishman James Stewart & Daniel Friedman Yelena & Roman Gertsen Ilysa & Jason Goldblatt* Heidi Adams & William Goldfarb Brian P. Goldman ‘97* Joan Keston & Hugh Grindstaff Jennifer Heyman* Olesya Shayduk-Immerman & Igor Immerman Christopher Gray & Lee Jacobson Cookie Javinsky z”l & Marty Javinsky Susan Kaplan & Richard z”l Kaplan Vicky Keston Wendy & Howard Kleckner* Marcia & David Kornblith Sharon & Mel Kreitzer Naomi & Sharky Laguana Denise & Andrew Lefberg Melanie Derynck & Etan Lightstone Rabbi Batshir Torchio & Dean Macdonald* Natalie Sacks & John MacGregor* Lauren Orlick Panorama Global Fund Allan & Sharon Kleban Family Fund: Philadelphia Foundation Lindsey & Douglas Pierce Joyce Ratner Susie & Charlie Rothschild Oren Rubinstein Bonni & Jonathan Shenk* Dassi & Alan Shusterman* Alina & Quinn Solomon
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Kristen Beck & Damon Sperber ‘82 Val & Vlad Varshasky Marsha & David Veit Teresa Strasser ‘82 & Daniel Wachinski The Weinstein-Lorenzen Family* Amy Cohen & David Williams Julie Landau & Kenneth Young* Irina & Avraham Yusupov Inna & Stan Zilberleyb Anonymous (5) Contributor (up to $359) Danielle Abecassis* Madeline Adler Emma Ambler Keren Asayag Beth Cousens & Joel Aufrecht Jessica Austin* Paul Bagley Kathy & Chad Balch* Erik Balin Julie Beck* Bel Beeson Valerie Beijen Teresa Landry & Joel Berman Tila Bibliowicz* Sandee Bisson* Lisa Kant & Daniel Blanaru Jody & Joshua Bloom* Kimberly & Jared Boigon Talya Kesselman Brass ‘94 and Joel Brass Crystal Brown Cassandra Burger Nancy & Robert Cappelloni Dan & Helene Casella Aimee Golant Casella & David Casella Carlyann Cheng Brigitte & Jon Churnin* Nadra Lisha & Doug Codron Sydney Cohen ‘15 Amy & Nicholas Cole-Farrell Anna & Leon Cooper Bonnie & Mark Cousens Irit & Finbarr Daly* Hilary Youngblood Doitel & Gur Doitel Nancy Donald Whitney Dorman Larisa Rapoport & Ian Druch* Marty & David Duveneck Kfir Elad Eleanore Lee & Ronald Elson Craig Epstein ‘82 Emily Epstein Andrew Evens Karen Keith & Anat Feinstein* Jacqueline & Jonathan Ferris*
Katherine Fiester & Ben Hetherington Arie Finkelstein Susan Fox Dr. Alison Frank* Peggy & Dennis Frank Julie Frank* Barbara & Dan Freeman* Evelyn & Fred Freeman Rachel Freeman ‘02* Nancy & Barry Friedman Mark Fritzel Dena & John Gardi* Simon Gaughan Pamela & Paul Ginocchio* Maryana Poychenko & Denis Glazer Diana Motseniat & Dmitriy Glazer Jane Salmon & Jerry Gliklich Tiffany Speers & Eugene Gogerman Lori & Avram Goldman Sara Goldrath* Rebekah Goldstein Rebecca & Jason Goodman Deborah Kelman & Rabbi Marvin Goodman Olga & Terry Gordon Erin DeLa Cruz & Evan Greene Marsha & Ralph Guggenheim The Gunsberg-Pelkey Family Shannon & Dennis Gutierrez* Agnes Harris Courtney Beck & Jonathan Harris* Sara & Zach Heller Marilyn D. Higuera Jennifer Baumer & Adam Hochman* Erika Opper & James Horton* Simha Hoze* Sharon & Stanley Jacobson Sarah Stettler & Robert Javinsky Samantha & Jeremy Kamras Gia Daniller-Katz & Steven Katz Meghan & Ryan Kelley Rachel & Michael Kesselman* Rachel Klein* Eitam Kohen Mirza Kopelman Yelena & Jordan Koplowicz Tamir Korenbrot ‘91* Lisa Perlmutter & Volker Kueffel Liron Lahav Shruthy Lakshminarasimhan Cynthia & Dan Laser* Gail Billings-Beck & Alyce Laviolette Genevieve Lawrence Sharon & Robert z’’l Lefberg Hannah Lesser Margaret & Alexander Levis Simona Lewis ‘17 Mr. & Mrs. William Lopez Shira Rutman & Adam Lowy* Denise Lujan Madeleine Mackenzie Michelle Chodor & Douglas Mandler* Lisa & Alex Mann* Yarden Golan Maor & Yoav Maor Gabrielle & Donald Marks* Michelle McBeth Pam & Michael McCarthy Aaron McCullough Diane & Ron McGee Alexandra & Chanan Menachem* Joyce Mendoza Vira Kravtsova & Irakli Mezvrishvili
Ari Micich Jacqueline Shelton-Miller & Craig Miller* Caryl & Jim Miller Judi & David Mink Corrie Mizusawa* Sharon Moore Ariela Morgenstern ‘92 & Marc Wilson Inara Morgenstern Jude Morris Dina Moskowitz Susan Munn Selma Neel Teresa & Dan Newmark Eloise & David Noteware The Rubinstein Family Vivien Orbach-Smith Liza Padua z”l Palo Alto Network Susan & Gerald Peliks Mira Peretz* Robert Perez The Pogir-Kaye Family Ann Ritzma & Elaine Porter* Diane Epstein-Porter & Ken Porter* Meryl Leavitt & Nick Przybyla Anne & Tim Quaintance* James Maxwell Radcliffe III Sarah & Horace Rhee Jenny Rinn Jenia Semyonov & Robert Rintel Kathrine & James Riseman Smadar & Noah Salzman Jacob Samuels Polly & Jesse Sapakie Neil Schneider Priscille Schwarcz-Besson & Fred Schwarcz Naomi Schwartz Hemp* Lilia Scott Liat & Mor Sela Tal Goldman Shahar & Or Shahar Marcella Shames Michelle Shanks Betti Shegalova Marci & Andy Sherman* Heather & Sarah Shields Nancy Shields Anda Kuo & Michael Shlipak* Pat & Alan Siger Sandra & David Sloan* Diane Shapiro & John Sommerfield Carol Sperber Mary & David Sperber Evan Spiler Leo Stroe ‘06 The Summers Family Christine Tamez Sivan & Daniel Tarle Tahlia & Joseph Tartakovsky Chloe Ticktin ‘15 Ethan Ticktin ‘17 Jared Ticktin ‘13 Nancy Tompkins Anatoliy Tsibulskiy* Jessica Vapnek* Clare Wadbrook Abbe Wainwright* Jennifer Morris & Darlene Weide Sharon & Joshua Weinberg Alisa Weiner Mairin & Matthew Weiner ‘89 Alina ‘81 & Scott Wickham
Grace Willens Catherine Withrington Cyril & Mignon Wolf Vivian Wong Adrian & David Worton* Cameron Yuen-Shore Jaysa & Marc Zablatsky Wendy & Marcus Zachary Daniel Zander ‘11 Scott Porter & Laura Zander* Miriam & Richard Zimmerman Anonymous (22) Foundations & Corporations Adobe Matching Gift Program AmazonSmile Foundation Apple Matching Gift Program Chevron Corporation Matching Gift Program The Covenant Foundation Gap Foundation Matching Gift Program Genentech Matching Gift Program Google Matching Gift Program Intuit Matching Gift Program Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund Johnson & Johnson Foundation Matching Gift Program Kendo Brands Matching Gift Program The Koret Foundation Legacy Heritage Foundation Levi Strauss Foundation Matching Gift Program LinkedIn Matching Gift Program Lockheed Martin Corporation Matching Gift Program Merck Matching Gift Program Microsoft Matching Gift Program Morgan Stanley Matching Gift Program NVIDIA Matching Gift Program Palo Alto Network Panorama Global Fund Allan and Sharon Kleban Family Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation Salesforce Matching Gift Program Stifel Matching Gift Program TD Ameritrade Clearing Matching Gift Program The Prudential Foundation Matching Gift Program
Thermo Fisher Scientific Matching Gift Program Visa Matching Gift Program Wells Fargo Foundation Matching Gift Program Williams-Sonoma Foundation Matching Gift Program WSP Foundation Zoom Matching Gift Program Restricted Gifts Al “Bumpy” Friedman z”l Barbara & Ronald Kaufman Jackie & Dan Safier Anonymous (1) Chaim Heller Fund for Travel to Israel Nicole Lipman & Michael Ellis Julie Frank David Samson Renee Samson The Brandeis School of San Francisco Endowment Fund Aliza Aber & Jonathan Browning The Dalfen Noteware Family Danelle James & Edward Kavalerchik Kathryn & Avidan Rose Grandparents Paul Bagley Rita & Charles Baumer Daniel Bedford Valerie Beijen Nancy & Robert Cappelloni Dan & Helene Casella Suzanne & Andrew Colvin Anna & Leon Cooper Bonnie & Mark Cousens Nancy Donald Marty & David Duveneck Beth Eiselman Debra & Stuart Eisendrath Eleanore Lee & Ronald Elson Louise & Jacob Epstein Claudia & Bob Eshoo Robert Fox Susan Fox Peggy & Dennis Frank George Frankenstein Evelyn & Fred Freeman Nancy & Barry Friedman Jaime & Tom Geidt
Jane Salmon & Jerry Gliklich Lori & Avram Goldman Deborah Kelman & Rabbi Marvin Goodman Olga & Terry Gordon Betty Graham Michael Graham Agnes Harris Sharon & Stanley Jacobson Cookie z’’l & Marty Javinsky Susan Kaplan & Richard z”l Kaplan Rachel & Michael Kesselman Joan Keston & Hugh Grindstaff Wendy & Howard Kleckner Eva & Richard Klein Marcia & David Kornblith Sharon & Mel Kreitzer Gail Billings-Beck & Alyce Laviolette Sharon & Robert z’’l Lefberg Alexander Levis Patricia Melvin & Robert Limburg Martin Lipman Michael McCarthy & Pam McCarthy Diane & Ron McGee Judi & David Mink Eloise & David Noteware Vivien Orbach-Smith Susan & Gerald Peliks Joyce Ratner Judith & David Rose Susie & Charlie Rothschild Joann & Rodney Ruskin Neil Schneider Marcella Shames Anita & Mark Shapiro Betti Shegalova Nancy Shields Pat & Alan Siger Donna & Mark Sisitsky Carol Sperber Mary & David Sperber Marsha & David Veit Marla & Robert Weiner Cyril & Mignon Wolf Miriam & Richard Zimmerman David & Cece Zumwinkle Anonymous (2) Faculty & Staff Madeline Adler Emma Ambler Deborah Arzt-Mor Keren Asayag Jennifer Baumer Bel Beeson Sandee Bisson Dr. Jody Bloom Crystal Brown Cassandra Burger Carlyann Cheng Nicholas Cole-Farrell Irit Daly Malika Densby Whitney Dorman Andrew Evens Jonathan Ferris Arie Finkelstein Dr. Alison Frank Mark Fritzel Simon Gaughan Dr. Dan Glass Sara Goldrath Rebekah Goldstein Alissa Gunsberg
Shannon Gutierrez Simha Hoze Eitam Kohen Mirza Kopelman Liron Lahav Shruthy Lakshminarasimhan Genevieve Lawrence Hannah Lesser Martin Lipman Denise Lujan Madeleine Mackenzie Michelle McBeth Aaron McCullough Alexandra Menachem Joyce Mendoza Ari Micich Corrie Mizusawa Sharon Moore Jude Morris
CENTRAL TO THE BRANDEIS MISSION: $4 MILLION IN TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR 47% OF STUDENTS. Dina Moskowitz Selma Neel Angela Dalfen Liza Padua z”l Mira Peretz Robert Perez Douglas Pierce James Maxwell Radcliffe III Sarah Rhee Jenny Rinn Jacob Samuels Polly Sapakie Damon Sperber ‘82 Evan Spiler Zindzi Sugerman Christine Tamez Dr. Sivan Tarle Anatoliy Tsibulskiy Clare Wadbrook Abbe Wainwright Mairin Weiner Grace Willens Catherine Withrington Vivian Wong Stacy Youkilis Cameron Yuen-Shore Alumni Sydney Cohen ‘15 Tamar Cooper Barlev ‘91 Craig Epstein ‘82 Rachel Freeman ‘02 Brian P. Goldman ‘97 Naomi Horton Vienna ‘98 Talya Kesselman Brass ‘94 Evan Kletter ‘80
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Michelle Kletter ‘92 Tamir Korenbrot ‘91 Simona Lewis ‘17 Ariela Morgenstern ‘92 Alanna Klein ‘76 Damon Sperber ‘82 Teresa Strasser ‘82 Leo Stroe ‘06 Chloe Ticktin ‘15 Ethan Ticktin ‘17 Jared Ticktin ‘13 Alina (Sivorinovsky) Wickham ‘81 Daniel Zander ‘11 Parents of Alumni Danielle Abecassis Keren Asayag Tristan Seifer & Brian Aubry Jessica Austin Marina Gershberg & Anthony Azevedo Kathy & Chad Balch Erik Balin Julie Beck Tila Bibliowicz Ardath Kirchner & Neal Biskar Tahlia & Jordan Bliss Kimberly & Jared Boigon Shannon Atlas & Howard Caro Brigitte & Jon Churnin Lynette Stejskal & Russell Cohen Ellyn & Steven Cohen Anna & Leon Cooper Irit & Finbarr Daly Elizabeth Epstein Diamond & Ethan Diamond Larisa Rapoport & Ian Druch The Drummond-Dulberg Family Olga & Robert Eber The England Family Karen Keith & Anat Feinstein Jacqueline & Jonathan Ferris The Fox Family Barbara & Dan Freeman Judith Tick & Steven Ganz Dena & John Gardi Pamela & Paul Ginocchio Ellen & David Ginsberg Diana Motseniat & Dmitriy Glazer Leslie & Alex Gleser Nancy & Leonard Goldberg Ilysa & Jason Goldblatt
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Courtney Beck & Jonathan Harris Hadara Stanton Hersh & Jerold Hersh Jennifer Heyman Marilyn D. Higuera Erika Opper & James Horton Elena & Eugene Ingerman Jane Froyd & Christopher Kamrath Laura Gasser & Marc Katz Rachel & Michael Kesselman Vicky Keston Eva & Richard Klein Megan & Mitchell Kossar Naomi & Sharky Laguana Cynthia & Dan Laser Jamie & Seth Lasser Julie & Ari Lewis Shira Rutman & Adam Lowy Rabbi Batshir Torchio & Dean Macdonald Natalie Sacks & John MacGregor Michelle Chodor & Douglas Mandler Lisa & Alex Mann Gabrielle & Donald Marks Alexandra & Chanan Menachem Jacqueline Shelton-Miller & Craig Miller Deborah Arzt-Mor & Boaz Mor Inara Morgenstern Karen Kaufman Perlman & Brian Perlman Ann Ritzma & Elaine Porter Diane Epstein-Porter & Ken Porter Jennifer Wegbreit & Matthew Powers Anne & Tim Quaintance Ruth Katz & Michael Rapaport Smadar & Noah Salzman David Samson Lindsy & Jason Sanders Charlene & Bart Schachter Bonni & Jonathan Shenk Marci & Andy Sherman Linda Rubinstein & Elliott Sherr Anda Kuo & Michael Shlipak Sandra & David Sloan Carol Sperber Mary & David Sperber Madhulika Varma & Jonathan Terdiman Leslie & Stephen Ticktin Nancy Tompkins
Jessica Vapnek Alisa Weiner Marla & Robert Weiner Rory & Jamie Weinstein The Weinstein-Lorenzen Family Adrian & David Worton Julie Landau & Kenneth Young Scott Porter & Laura Zander Inna & Stan Zilberleyb Anonymous (7) Community Members Emily Epstein Caryl & Jim Miller Susan Munn The Redish Family Charitable Fund Michelle Shanks Kathleen Van Boven Tribute Gifts In honor of... 8th Grade Teaching Team Angela Dalfen Madeline Adler Jacob Samuels Debby Arzt-Mor Emma Ambler Eitam Kohen Keren Asayag Jacob Samuels Bel Beeson Sharon Moore Harriet & Harold Berman Teresa Landry & Joel Berman Neal Biskar Marla & Robert Weiner Neal Biskar & Ardath Kirchner Damon Sperber Sandee Bisson Sharon Moore The Brandeis Community Alexandra Menachem Lucy Browning ‘24 Agnes Harris Deborah Harris Kathy & Enrique Mannheim Maya Chambers ‘30 The Noteware Dalfen Family Carly Cheng Jacob Samuels Nicholas Cole-Farrell Cameron Yuen-Shore Aaron Dalfen ‘23 Angela Dalfen & Liz Noteware Angela Dalfen Bel Beeson Amy & Nicholas Cole-Farrell Hadara Stanton Hersh & Jerold Hersh Whitney Dorman Angela Dalfen Ella Drummond Dulberg ‘23 Ilana Drummond & Sharon Dulberg Micha Drummond Dulberg ‘20 Ilana Drummond & Sharon Dulberg Asher Ellis ‘23 Nicole Lipman & Michael Ellis
Jonathan Ferris Cassandra Burger Sarah & Horace Rhee Arie Finkelstein Sara Goldrath Will Fox ‘23 Mary & Brian Fox Zuri Fox ‘24 Cyril & Mignon Wolf Robert Fox Dr. Alison Frank Dr. Jody Bloom Gilana Frank ‘23 Julie Frank Peggy & Dennis Frank Mimi Gauss Antonia & David Lavine Dr. Dan Glass Caryl & Jim Miller Jacob Samuels Sara Goldrath Rachel Klein Joanne Green Angela Dalfen Hannah Harris ‘21 Courtney Beck & Jonathan Harris Toby Horwitz Elizabeth & Todd Fox Dov Jacobson ‘29 Sharon & Stanley Jacobson Izzy Jacobson ‘27 Sharon & Stanley Jacobson Joshua Kaplan ‘24 Philip N. Kaplan Isaac Katz ‘23 Laura Gasser & Marc David Katz Daniel Kavalerchik ‘23 Danelle James & Edward Kavelerchik Rachel Klein Andrew Evens Ben Keston ‘22 Joan Keston & Hugh Grindstaff Liliana Keston ‘26 Joan Keston & Hugh Grindstaff Vicky Keston Jevny Kletter ‘23 Sue and Michelle Kletter ‘92 Wyatt Klugman ‘23 Beth & Jeff Klugman Sophia Kuner ‘24 Nancy & Barry Friedman Sage Louise Kutner ‘24 Dodie Stein Erica & Jeff Lawson Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Ruth Nemzoff Ruby Lewis ‘26 Beth Eiselman Olivia Levine Joanne Green Khai Limburg ‘29 Patricia Melvin & Robert Limburg Martin Lipman Deborah Arzt-Mor Angela Dalfen
BRANDEIS GIVING DAY— AN INCREDIBLE SHOW OF SUPPORT! Our community stepped up on Brandeis Giving Day, November 18, 2022, to help our school achieve two very special matching gift challenges from two families totaling $65,000. Their generosity inspired our entire community past and present to collectively donate more than $125,000 to The Brandeis Fund in one day. Thank you to our donors for these wonderful challenge gifts and to everyone who donated to the Brandeis Fund in 2022-2023 to benefit our students and their education. Grady Love Dr. Alison Frank James Maxwell Radcliffe III Madeleine Mackenzie Vivian Wong Eva McDaniels ‘29 Claudia & Bob Eshoo Sandra Menacham Jacob Samuels Ruth Nemzoff & Harris Berman z”l Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Isabella Pai ‘23 Aliza Aber & Jonathan Browning Robert Perez Anatoliy Tsibulskiy Magnus Pertcheck ‘23 Joel Rubinstein & Edward Pertcheck Sarah Rhee Jacob Samuels Jenny Rinn Jacob Samuels Dr. Sivan Tarle Simon Rose ‘23 Kathryn & Avidan Rose Ari Samson ‘23 David Samson Renee Samson Elisheva Samson ‘22 David Samson Renee Samson Maya Shames ‘26 Marcella Shames Matthew Sherman ‘15 Marci & Andy Sherman Jack Siger ‘28 Pat & Alan Siger Samantha Siger ‘31 Pat & Alan Siger Aiden Sommerfield ‘24 Anita & Mark Shapiro Zindzi Sugerman Malika Densby Catherine Withrington Ari Sunshine ‘24 Stacy & Scott Youkilis Dr. Sivan Tarle Alissa Gunsberg & Arik Pelkey Margot Tartakovsky ‘29 Vivien Orbach-Smith
Nava Tartakovsky ‘31 Vivien Orbach-Smith Eden Scott Weiner ‘24 Alison Scott Cathy Withrington Rebekah Goldstein Charlie Youkilis ‘27 Maureen & Greg Redish Everett Youkilis ‘25 Maureen & Greg Redish Honor Youkilis ‘30 Maureen & Greg Redish Stacy Youkilis Hadara Stanton Hersh & Jerold Hersh Memorial Gifts In memory of... Jeff Cheng z”l Carlyann Cheng Gregory Fesay z”l Irina & Avraham Yusupov Sylvia Glass z”l Kelly Kozak & Josh Donald Dr. Rivka Greenberg z”l Hadara Stanton Hersh & Jerold Hersh Dolores & Kurt Hofmann z”l Marcia & David Kornblith Ruth Kornblith z”l Marcia & David Kornblith Mrs. H. Levy Oppenheimer z”l Iryse Ann Starr Issac Shegalov z”l Betti Shegalova Michael Singer z”l Kimberly & Jared Boigon Lee Van Boven z”l Kathleen Van Boven Alexander Vorobyov z”l Maria Belilovskaya & Gene Vorobyov
GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY Every year, grandparents and special friends gather at Brandeis to spend a heartwarming morning with our students. This day offers a rich opportunity to learn and share with each other the wisdom of our years and how they have shaped who we are today—l’dor v’dor. A Brandeis education is marked with rituals and traditions celebrated throughout the school year in community with fellow students, teachers, and families. Grandparents and Special Friends Day is one of those special traditions that lifts up our entire school—one which allows our students to reflect on and share what they love best about Brandeis while inviting their loved ones into the sacred space where their learning takes place.
“We are so grateful that our grandsons have enjoyed the benefits of a Brandeis education—an education that is not just about learning but about nurturing the values of democracy, inclusiveness, empathy, and justice. In so doing, Brandeis has created a caring and vibrant community imbued with a commitment to repairing the world. This is what we hold dear.” - Louise Epstein, grandparent of Zelig ‘25, Herschel ‘22, and Isadore ‘20
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Our generous community made our annual fundraiser for tuition assistance, Brandeis on Bourbon Street, a great success! All of us shared a spirited evening of music with the Honor Brass Band, delicious food, and a program filled with laughter and joy hosted by our incredible auctioneer Ellen Toscano. Together we celebrated everything we love about Brandeis. The combined contributions resulted in more than $315,000 raised, demonstrating a strong show of support for our collective commitment to socio-economic diversity at Brandeis. This event is only possible with the broad participation of our Brandeis community members who gave in countless ways to make the event a success including donating auction and raffle items and hosting count-me-in events. Thank you for your generosity in supporting our students and our school. A very special thank you to the committee of volunteers who contributed their time and talent for this momentous event. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Tahlia Bliss Dani Cooper Adam Eisendrath Kristi Grunberg Holly Hagens Shirley Katz Alanna Klein Julie Lewis Alyce Lichaa Zindzi Sugerman Amy Seff Jon Seff Anat Shiwak-Harry Sarah Stettler Mimi Weiner LIVE AUCTION DONORS Brandeis Faculty: Rebekah Goldstein & Cathy Withrington C & G Reservations Pam & Paul Ginocchio The Gutierrez Family Alicia & Evan Kletter ‘80 Erica & Jeffrey Lawson The Lipman Ellis Family Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Stewart Estates Toscano Reiki EVENT SPONSORS $25,000+ Shirley Katz & Curtis Chambers The Koret Foundation Erica & Jeffrey Lawson $10,000-$24,999 Holly Hagens & Todd Sisitsky $5,000-$9,999 Tahlia & Jordan Bliss Leslie & Alex Gleser Laura Hauben & Anthony Label Amy & Jonathan Seff United California The Veen Firm PC Rory & Jamie Weinstein
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$2,500-$4,999 Beacon Pointe Advisors Lynette Stejskal & Russell Cohen Elizabeth Epstein Diamond & Ethan Diamond The England Family Judith Tick & Steven Ganz and Family Suzanne Schneider & Dov Herbstman Danelle James & Edward Kavalerchik Alicia & Evan Kletter Sue & Michelle Kletter Julie & Ari Lewis and Family Madhulika Varma & Jonathan Terdiman $1,000-$2,499 Aimee Golant: Metal Art & Judaica Armanino Foundation Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. The Barkin Family Jacqueline Dolev & Matthew Cooperberg The Dalfen Noteware Family Shelly Dolev The Drummond Dulberg Family Dingli & Brian Graham Rebecca Berman & Franklin Huang Erin Gordon & Steven Lurie Jennifer Wegbreit & Matthew Powers The Robin Family Laurie Beijen & Ben Tulchin Warren & Chima Orthodontics Whole Foods Market In-Kind Sponsors Stewart Cellars Hafner Vineyard Sonoma Distilling Co. Tito’s
FUND-A-NEED DONORS Beth Cousens & Joel Aufrecht Jody & David Barkin Elizabeth Shivvers & Jake Barrett Bel Beeson Ardath Kirchner & Neal Biskar Sandee Bisson Lisa Kant & Daniel Blanaru Tahlia & Jordan Bliss Renen Amir & Josh Brajtman Danielle Foreman & Jonathan Brandon Aliza Aber & Jonathan Browning Beata & Yaakov Bukai Rebecca & Danny Burrows Aimee Golant Casella & David Casella Shirley Katz & Curtis Chambers Marisa & Seth Currie-Rose Malika Densby Elizabeth Epstein Diamond & Ethan Diamond Shelly Dolev The Drummond-Dulberg Family Jessica & James England Claudia & Bob Eshoo Mary & Brian Fox Inbal & Toby Frankenstein Rachel Freeman ‘02 James Stewart & Daniel Friedman Mariela & Richard Gerstein Kate & Dan Glass Leslie & Alex Gleser Heidi Adams & William Goldfarb Michelle Sintov & Gary Grossman Kristi & Gregory Grunberg Shannon & Dennis Gutierrez Laura Gasser & Marc Katz Danelle James & Edward Kavalerchik Alicia & Evan Kletter ‘80 Sue & Michelle Kletter ‘92 Barbara Bona & Piotr Komorowski Laura Hauben & Anthony Label Andra Batlin Lakowsky & Alexander Lakowsky Jamie & Seth Lasser Erica & Jeffrey Lawson
Udi & Guy Ledergor Kate Levis Williamson & Phil Levis Julia & Alex Levy Julie & Ari Lewis and Family Melanie Derynck & Etan Lightstone Erin Gordon & Steven Lurie Yarden Golan Maor & Yoav Maor Robin Shostack & Will McDonald Mimi Wiener Mishor & Amnon Mishor Deborah Arzt-Mor & Boaz Mor Ruth Nemzoff & Harris Berman z”l Lindsey & Douglas Pierce Laurie Brown & Jason Pollack Cynthia & Seth Prosterman Ruth Katz & Michael Rapaport Samantha Martin & Jesse Richmond Jenny Rinn Kathleen Bedford & Andrew Robbins Alanna Klein ‘76 & Greg Robin Kathryn & Avidan Rose Sharon Karlsberg & Craig Sakowitz David Samson Jacob Samuels Stacey & Joseph Schliffer Amy & Jonathan Seff Liat & Mor Sela Cindy & Gera Shegalov Jennifer Saslaw & Max Simkoff Justine Simpson Kristen Beck & Damon Sperber ‘82 Carol Sperber Karen & Remy Stern Zindzi & Jeremy Sugerman Christine Tamez Dr. Sivan Tarle & Daniel Tarle Leslie & Stephen Ticktin Laurie Beijen & Ben Tulchin Naomi Horton-Vienna ‘98 & Rocco Vienna Fraidy Aber & Nathaniel Weiner Marla & Robert Weiner Amy Cohen & David Williams Ariela Morgenstern ‘92 & Marc Wilson Stacy & Scott Youkilis Inna & Stan Zilberleyb Alina & Yevgeniy Zinchik Anonymous (3)
A LEGACY OF DEDICATION & SERVICE On Sunday, September 11, 2022, we hosted a retirement celebration to acknowledge Neal Biskar and Abbe Wainwright for their incredible dedication and combined 60 plus years of service to our students and our school. It was inspiring to see so many Brandeis alumni and their families spanning multiple generations! Neal and Abbe were incredibly grateful and moved by the celebration and by seeing so many familiar faces. San Francisco Supervisor for District 8, Rafael Mandelman ‘88, presented both honorees with a certificate of recognition by the city. The day was a reminder of the boundless strength of our Brandeis community. IN HONOR OF NEAL BISKAR: In Neal’s four decades of sacred work at Brandeis, he held many titles from Dean of Students to Head of Campus to Middle School Teacher and Advisor. Through it all he put our students at the center of the Brandeis universe. At the heart of his practice with both faculty and students, Neal valued individual intellectual curiosity the most, and how it shaped the lives “Mr. Biskar set the standard of generations of teachers and students for what an excellent who have passed teacher should be like; through our school’s knowledgeable, interactive, doors. He made and respectful. Everything Brandeis his life’s work in his teaching style was and his home, sharing conducive to learning. He the school with his cared deeply not just about daughter Natanya ‘99 U.S. History but also about and wife, Ardath. This the academic success of each community will always student. He always took the be a home for Neal Biskar. He helped mold time to help each person in class equally. Eighth grade its foundation, and all of us at Brandeis are is a transformative time at indebted to him for his Brandeis, and having Mr. rich and meaningful Biskar as a teacher was one contributions. of the best parts of that year.
Mr. Biskar, you’re a teacher fit for the history books. Happy retirement!”
IN HONOR OF ABBE WAINWRIGHT: Abbe was a tireless warrior for our students during her 23 years at Brandeis. She was the person who supported parents when they wondered how their child could find success and fulfillment “Abbe impacted my life in a system that seemed trajectory. She taught like an uphill battle. Abbe me how to find value in always saw the light in our my strengths and how to students. She always knew turn my weaknesses into that the most important obstacles that I could focal point was the student, their sense of self, and their overcome. The years I journey as they navigated spent learning with her their path and learning. She were the ones that formed knew how to help them see my confidence, identity, their own magic and the and comfort with the gifts they had to offer. She uncomfortable. The lessons helped countless students she taught her students and their parents in their will live on in all of us. intellectual and spiritual Abbe has the biggest heart growth. The ripple effect of and has given so many at that work continues to be Brandeis the gift that keeps felt throughout their lives on giving. I wish you the today.
best and hope to see you soon!”
- Jessica Katzki ‘07
- Rafael Bernstein ‘15
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Maia Aufhauser Sinai Bierman Mattathias Bloom Avery Browdy Jacob Burrows Kaleb Casella Izzy Cohen Shai Colvin Jake Cooperberg Ari Dalfen Ella DrummondDulberg Mila Duffoo Asher Ellis
Will Fox Gilana Frank Matthew Gatz-Levine Sonia Glass Ari Hauben-Label Nina Hochman Audrey Ingerman Isaac Katz Daniel Kavalerchik Jevny Kletter Moses Kletter Wyatt Klugman Nathan Koplowicz Anthony Lagusker
Benjamin Lavine Sofia Lavine Ella Morris-Weide Isabella Pai Magnus Pertcheck Scarlett Pollack Alec Rintel Lisa Rintel Aya Riseman Remie Ritz Simon Rose Scarlett Rubinstein Irit Rutman-Lowy Zachary Sakowitz
Ari Samson Jonah Schwarcz Lia Shusterman Austin Tuckman Logan Tuckman Lewis Vanholder Jacob Weinberg Steven Weinstein Taylor Zachary Shahar Zmora
CLASS OF 2019 Anand Aji Jonah Bakaler Ella Barrett Gabriela Bernstein Neve Blumenthal Joseph Cohen Lev Cohen Elias Colfax-Lamoureux Avital Daly Zohar Ford Noah Fresko Amelia Froyd-Kamrath Gabrielle Ginocchio Carly Goldblatt
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Natalie Heller Veronica Heyman Mila Hughes Maxwell Katz Joshua Khurin Oliver Kleinman Alexandra Klionsky Isabell Kossar David Kremer-Kulberg Rachel Lakowsky Cecilia Lanir Nina Laser Amelia Lifsitz Zachary Lipsett
Esther Lopez Joseph Lorenzen z”l David Mann Victoria Mann Noa Marks Sofia Marks Leah McKenney Rebecca Mishell Stella Neuman Isaac Porter Jonah Porth Ella Potashner Asa Prince Julian Rapaport
Daniel Ravel Ruby Recht-Appel Morgan Sanders Oliver Sanz-Pastor Zohar Schnaider Amir Simayof Raquel Sweet Zev Weinstein Eve Young Adam Zander
CLASS OF 2023
Albany High School The Bay School of San Francisco Burlingame High School Campolindo High School The College Preparatory School Drew School George Washington High School International High School Jewish Community High School of the Bay Lick-Wilmerding High School Lowell High School Notre Dame Belmont
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Colgate University Columbia University Columbia University, List College of The Jewish Theological Seminary Cornell University Drexel University Duke University Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester John Cabot University in Rome Lawrence University Conservatory of Music McGill University New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University
Oceana High School Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory San Francisco University High School St. Ignatius College Preparatory Sterne School Urban School of San Francisco
Occidental University Scripps College Swarthmore College Tufts University Tulane University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, San Diego University of Chicago University of Colorado Boulder University of Connecticut University of Denver University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania Vanderbilt University Washington University in St. Louis Whitman College
BRANDEIS:
A LEGACY OF SERVICE AND BELONGING Ask most Brandeis alumni what they are grateful for and often you will receive the same response…the foundation for who I am today and the path I have chosen were directly impacted by my experience at the school. From its founding, Brandeis has been dedicated to instilling a lifelong passion for service and community. Gratitude for this connection was on full display as generations of Brandeis alumni and their families returned in support of critical Brandeis initiatives; Brandeis Giving Day which took place in November 2022 and the Fund-A-Need for tuition assistance which took place during this year’s in-person spring fundraiser in April. Aliza Lauter ‘12, a Food Systems Policy Officer for Global Policy & Advocacy at CARE, an international humanitarian organization working alongside women and girls globally to achieve social justice by fighting poverty and world hunger, exuberantly stepped up to support 2023 core fundraising campaign focused around Brandeis Giving Day. “The motivation for my work is intrinsically tied to the Jewish values I learned Aliza Lauter ‘12 from my family and cultivated at Brandeis. In Judaism we are taught that our responsibility to this world goes beyond ourselves and our immediate community. My early passion for understanding and addressing hunger and homelessness has evolved into my calling to work in the area of global food insecurity. So much of who I am today is because of my time at Brandeis. My experience there goes beyond the education I received. The values I cultivated and the community I still have today are the true impact of Brandeis, and I think I speak for so many alumni who share that same sentiment.” One of our key sponsors for the spring fundraiser was Adam Spiegel ‘94, President and Master Distiller at Corning & Company, who supplied the spirits from his world class distillery. Adam’s support was enthusiastic when approached, “Brandeis’s impact on my life has been significant. The supportive environment and the sense of community I experienced during my time there taught me the importance of giving back. I believe that Brandeis plays Adam Spiegel ‘94 a pivotal role not only in the San Francisco and Jewish communities but also in fostering values of education, community, and mutual support. Supporting the school is my way of giving back and ensuring that future generations have the same opportunities to thrive and grow.”
STAY CONNECTED
BRANDEIS GRADUATES
BRANDEIS CONNECTS! Our quarterly alumni newsletter, BrandeisConnects, is officially two years old! Missed an issue? Visit www.sfbrandeis.org/alumni to access archived installments, and for all things Brandeis alumni focused. READY TO NETWORK? Find us in 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 alumni doing amazing work around 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. 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. 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. 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.
Thank you beloved alumni for your support, for the impact you are making in the world, and for sharing how important Brandeis was in establishing the lasting pursuit of the values of service, justice, and philanthropy.
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THANK YOU PARENT VOLUNTEERS! THE BRANDEIS SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION Our Parents’ Association enriches the school experience for our entire community by offering a variety of activities and events that foster inclusivity and collaboration. From Jewish holiday events to parent education programs focused on current events, the support of the PA is critical to fulfilling the mission of our school. The generosity of these dedicated volunteers makes a significant impact that is deeply appreciated.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION, PARENT LEADERS, AND ALL THE PARENTS WHO STEPPED UP TO GIVE GENEROUSLY OF THEIR TIME, TALENT, AND RESOURCES IN THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. Co-Presidents Jason Pollack Justine Simpson Immediate Past Co-President Amy Cohen Secretary Vicky Keston Treasurer Amy Cole-Farrell Book Fair Kate Glass Samantha Martin Katie Rose
Chesed Smadar Salzman Communications Co-Chairs Tanya Hurwitz Vicky Keston Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Club Phil Levis Dean Rubenstein Faculty & Staff Appreciation Mollee Bekele Maria Belilovskaya
Amy Cohen Rebecca Goodman Shirley Katz Sarah Shields Anat Shiwak-Harry Lynette Stejskal Faculty & Staff Snacks Ariel Ford Honey Sale Kate Bedford Teresa Landry Parent Education Fraidy Aber
Room Parent Coordinators Alanna Klein Jesse Sapakie Room Parents Aliza Aber Fraidy Aber Beata Bukai Anjali Cameron Jackie Chaban Ash Chaudhary Victoria Chaudhary Melanie Derynck Lightstone Shelly Dolev Kristi Dravland
Rebecca Goodman MacKenzie Huynh Shirley Katz Evan Kletter Meryl Leavitt Cynthia Mazow Lisa Rogovin Suzanne Schneider Mieko Selsky Jessica Wallack-Cohen Tikkun Olam Club Gia Daniller Priscille Schwarcz-Besson
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 Maison Abu Raya Heidi Adams Jody Barkin Jake Barrett Rebecca Berman Tanya Bernstein Vida Bierman Jared Boigon Michelle Brandt Browdy Luxuan Buren Lauren Cappelloni Jessica Colvin Beth Cousens Erin DeLa Cruz Melanie Dernyck Lightstone Jamie England Jessica England Beth Fox Lindy Fox
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Julie Frank Inbal Frankenstein Adena Friedman Yelena Gertsen Paul Ginocchio Kate Glass Gene Gogerman Rebecca Gordon Sara Heller Meredith Heller Dov Herbstman MacKenzie Huynh Elena Ingerman Jeremy Kamras Ruth Katz Vicky Keston Yelena Koplowicz Aaron Kornblith Vika Krepkiy Naomi Laguana Jamie Lasser Erica Lawson Udi Ledergor Craig Levine Jason Limburg Lisa Pollock Mann
Kelsey McPherson Debbie Mink Mimi Mishor Jonathan Mizrahi Tal Mor Jane Nemenmen Liz Noteware Lauren Orlick Ofra Paz Jason Pollack Abby Porth Adina Rauchwerger, Chair Katie Rose Dave Rothschild Maggie Rothschild Shira Rutman Craig Sakowitz Jennifer Saslaw Amy Seff Sarah Shields Elizabeth Shivvers Anat Shiwak-Harry Steve Siger Arie Singer Tiffany Speers Hadara Stanton Hersh
Joseph Tartakovsky Jonathan Terdiman Sarah Wallis
Jaysa Zablatsky Marc Zablatsky Ehud Zeltser
SPIRIT OF BRANDEIS RETURN TO YOSEMITE
2023 OR HADASH AWARD
In October 2022, Brandeis revived the beloved triannual community event, Sukkot in Yosemite, after a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic and wildfires. Over 180 families traveled to Yosemite Valley for several days of exploring hiking, meditating, praying, singing, and celebrating together.
RECIPIENT: KATIE ROSE
This community gathering invited us to experience awe at the natural wonders surrounding us while reorienting our perspective to the immediacy of the present moment. After four days of “wow” in the Sierra Nevada, there is no doubt the time nourished our spirits, strengthened our friendships, and imprinted memories deeply tied to the Brandeis experience. The trip included a community-wide celebration of havdalah upon arrival Saturday morning, and an Ushpzin walk to Mirror Lake followed by a rousing game of charades and storytelling about figures from the Torah. Families were invited to participate in the Sukkot morning service, and the days-long gathering reached its peak on the beach where kids splashed in the water and families picnicked together. While the Brandeis trip takes place every three years, there is a group of Brandeis families who have connected so deeply with this experience that since 2012 they have organized an annual trip to Yosemite for Sukkot with their class even in off-cycle years. One of those families is the Drummond-Dulberg family (Ilana, Sharon, Micha ’20, and Ella ‘23). Sharon shared, “each year as the kids got older our hikes got longer. We started with Vernal Falls, graduated to Nevada Falls, and our culminating experience was in 2023 when five of the eighth graders hiked up Half Dome together. It was an incredible accomplishment for our kids.”
“The Yosemite trip was a defining part of the Brandeis experience for our family. Because of this annual trip, we forged a special bond with other Brandeis families and Yosemite became a sacred palace of connection for our family.”
The Or Hadash (New Light) Award is presented to an extraordinary and committed parent volunteer who has given above and beyond and who serves as a model of volunteerism for us all. The recipient of the 20222023 award was Katie Rose. Katie has served in numerous capacities during her nineyear journey as a Brandeis parent. Her leadership and investment in our school demonstrated an unwavering dedication to L-R: Parents’ Association Co-Presidents Jason Pollack our community and Justine Simpson, Katie Rose, Dr. Dan Glass and our students. Her passion for the Book Fair over many years ensured that the event was consistently a tremendous success. In the critical role of The Brandeis Fund co-chair during consecutive years, Katie was instrumental in achieving 100% support from our 2021-2022 families, a feat never before accomplished in the history of our school. Additionally, Katie served as admissions volunteer, as team parent for volleyball, cross country, and basketball, and in planning Yosemite activities for her class. Above and beyond her exemplary volunteerism, Katie was known in our community for always bringing a positive attitude, warmth, kindness, and humor into everything she does at Brandeis. When collecting nominations for this year’s Or Hadash Award, these were just a few of the words community members used to describe Katie: Humble, Selfless, Heartwarming, Enthusiastic, Smiley, Committed, Warm, Thoughtful, Sharp, Driven, Focused, Kind. Katie and her husband, Avi, are the proud parents of recent Brandeis alumnus Simon Rose ‘23. Thank you, Katie, for your inspiring leadership!
– Sharon Dulberg
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FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH:
2022–2023
FACULTY & STAFF MILESTONES
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORTING BRANDEIS
Mazel Tov! We are proud to recognize faculty and staff who have achieved significant career milestones at Brandeis. In 2022-2023, we celebrated third grade teacher Rachel Klein for thirty years, middle school Hebrew “Teaching at Brandeis teacher Simha Hoze for eighteen years, assistant to the head of has been the gift of a lifetime. school, Shannon Gutierrez for ten years, and middle school My students are so marvelous, they Hebrew teacher Mira Peretz for ten years. We are grateful to each have supremely unique qualities, these faculty and staff members who have dedicated their and facilitating their academic and social careers to Brandeis. We congratulate them and hope they will be us for many years to come. growth is an honor. The parents of my students
are simply the best. They care deeply that their children reach their potential, and I care deeply as well, which makes for a magnificent partnership. My colleagues and administrators are highly supportive, collegial, and collaborative, which allows each of us to do our best work. At the 30 year mark at Brandeis, I am so happy, inspired, and energized to continue the important work of teaching students to be successful people in the world.” - Rachel Klein
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 to academic initiatives and co-curricular programs, and to 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 “Working here at Brandeis has always been my home away from home. I am always looking forward to coming to work and seeing my students, meeting with my colleagues, the constant support from everyone here, and the amazing opportunity that I have to teach my students, connecting them to Israel, the language and its culture. I always loved working with kids. Seeing their sense of wonder in their eyes, building confidence in them, inspiring them to be successful, and taking care of each other as a part of one community.” - Simha Hoze
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THE BRANDEIS FUND: Contributions to our annual fund provide flexible, unrestricted income for programs
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.
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