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At the Oct. 17 NCJW Hannah G. Solomon Award event, past recipients in attendance included (seated, left to right) Norma Freiberg, Ana and Juan Gershanik, 2019 honoree Madeleine Landreiu, Kim Sport and Susan Hess; (Standing, left to right) Madalyn Schenk, Mary Zervigon, Hugo Kahn, Eddy Rosen, Diana Lewis and Judge Miriam Waltzer. Story, page 44.
Investing in the future of Jewish New Orleans After receiving largest gift in 15 years, JCDS names preschool after Susan and Howard Green The Jewish Community Day School in Metairie announced that Susan and Howard Green had given the school a $1 million gift, which led to the naming of the preschool in their honor. The donation is the largest that the school has received in 15 years, and is being administered by the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana. The contribution will provide support to the Susan and Howard Green Preschool@ JCDS early childhood program. Green Preschool is unique in that it promotes Reggio Emilia-inspired, child-centered learning in a creative environment while fostering creativity, collaboration and partnership with families in the context of a strong foundation in Jewish values. The Greens initially became involved with JCDS as a result of their grandchildren attending a Jewish Day School in New York, where they were able to observe firsthand the benefits of a Jewish day school education.
“We have seen the impact on our whole family,” Susan Green said. “We are constantly awed by the joy and knowledge exhibited by our children and grandchildren.” They also connected with JCDS after being “wowed” by the Children’s Annual Chanukah Extravaganza. “We were impressed with the beauty of the children’s singing and the astounding confidence they displayed. I just knew that this education would lay the groundwork for their connection to Judaism for a lifetime. “Howard and I want to make sure that the same high-quality Jewish education our grandchildren are receiving in New York is available for the children and families in the Greater New Orleans Area,” she said. As they started to become involved with JCDS, Susan Green was asked to serve on the school’s board, and they have been zealous advocates and supporters ever since. According to Susan Green, the moment
Head of School Brad Philipson with Susan and Howard Green November 2019 • Southern Jewish Life
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