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SCHECHTER NEWS • FALL 2014 / 5775
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Table of Contents From the President and Head of School ...............................1 Schechter Becomes a Beneficiary of a Charitable Life Insurance Gift ..........2 Voices from the Class of 2014 ................3-6 We Point with Pride ...............................7 Where Are They Now? Class of 2010 and 2014 .........................8-9 Schechter Alumni Speak Out .................10-11 Class Notes ............................................12-13 Grandparents’ and Special Visitors’ Day ..............................14 Honoring Arnie ......................................15 Schechter Announces Recipients of the First Annual Outstanding Alumni Award ........................................16 2014-15 Open Houses and PALS Programs ................................17 Annual Report of Giving 2013-14 ..........18-36
Credits Shira Garber Strosberg, Editor Maura Richards, Development Coordinator Tania F. Helhoski, BirdDesign, Design Nir Landau and Jim Webber, Photography Litho-craft, Printer
FROM THE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Schechter Community,
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olomon Schechter Day School is blessed to have strong supporters who give of their time, energy, wisdom and wealth to ensure that our school will continue to create self-confident, passionate, practicing Jews who are prepared for their academic and professional future and committed to making the world a better place. Our faculty and staff, parents, alumni and friends contribute to the success of our school and the warmth of our community by teaching, volunteering, fundraising and celebrating with us. We want to thank each and every one of you for doing your part. Schechter is a premier Jewish independent school that provides an outstanding academic program in a nurturing environment in which every child is known, understood and celebrated. We are proud to be a part of a school that: • has dedicated faculty who are committed to the development of each and every child – their minds, bodies, hearts and souls • invests substantially in educational technology to support differentiated instruction • celebrates the exceptional achievement of its students compared to those in private schools nationwide on standardized tests
We are energized by the enthusiasm of our community and look forward to sharing more with you during the new school year.
• utilizes its own nationally-recognized Hebrew language proficiency program to build important early second language acquisition skills which support future academic success • welcomes families from a variety of towns, countries of origin, religious observance and socio-economic levels, thereby creating a diverse and vibrant community Over the past few months, we have been working together to determine how to build upon these strengths and set the stage for the important work ahead of making Schechter even better. Together with dedicated members of the Board of Trustees and Hanhallah (Administration), we have begun to envision the strategic initiatives that will guide Schechter into the future. We want to express our deepest appreciation to our predecessors Arnold Zar-Kessler and Andria Weil for their contributions to Schechter and for enabling us to make a smooth transition into our new roles. We are energized by the enthusiasm of this community and look forward to working with you during the new school year. In the meantime, we encourage you to read this issue of Hadashot Schechter with pride and to look back on the wonderful year gone by. L’shalom,
Rabbi Elliot Goldberg Head of School
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FUTURE: Schechter Becomes a Beneficiary of a Charitable Life Insurance Gift
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chechter parents Lauri Union, Board President, and Stanley Rosenzweig have been thinking about the legacy they wish to leave their children, their future grandchildren and the greater Boston Jewish community. Reflecting on their children’s experience at Schechter, Lauri shared that, “Through its values-based education, emphasis on critical thinking, high level of Jewish literacy, early second-language learning and more, Schechter is having a tremendous impact on our children – something they can’t get anywhere else.” With this thinking in mind, Lauri and Stan have purchased a charitable life insurance policy of which Schechter will be the owner and beneficiary. Stan explained, “We are passionate about Jewish education and feel strongly that every family who wants a high quality Jewish education for its children should be able to have access to one. It’s our responsibility to use the resources we have to make sure that happens.” Over the next 20 years, Lauri and Stan will pay the policy’s premium through an annual gift to the school. Upon Lauri’s passing, Schechter will receive a gift of $1 million to establish a named endowment in her and Stan's name. For donors accustomed to making an annual gift, life “Schechter will not insurance gifts guarantee their annual gift in perpetuity. Through Schechter’s survive and be the high participation in the Generations Campaign, outright and legacy endowment quality, premier school gifts directed toward financial aid for middle-tier families – including gifts like that we want it to be this – will be matched in part by a generous donor. without people looking For Lauri and Stan, knowing their gift would be matched made this decision even more compelling. “We considered a number of institutions when learning more about this type of charitable gift policy, but when we thought about Schechter and the impact the school has had on our children, the decision was very clear,” Lauri explained. “It’s become increasingly important to us to ensure that the school will be here for the next generation.”
beyond the short term and into the future; that’s why we’re doing this. We’re here to do whatever we can to make a difference.”
“The nature of the lives we lead is short term,” Stan concluded. “Schechter will not survive and be the high quality, premier school that we want it to be without people looking beyond the short term and into the future; that’s why we’re doing this. We’re here to do whatever we can to make a difference.” Lauri and Stan have been very involved in the parent and volunteer community at Schechter since their oldest child enrolled in kindergarten. Lauri assumed the role of President this past May. Reflecting on her involvement, Lauri said she “saw an amazing school at which I wanted to make an impact; and now, stepping into the role as President along with our new head of school, Rabbi Elliot Goldberg, I’m particularly excited. There are so many wonderful things we’ll be working on. The future is, indeed, very exciting and very bright.” For more information on life insurance gifts, bequests or about the Generations Campaign, contact Natalie Matus, Associate Head of School for Institutional Advancement, at natalie.matus@ssdsboston.org or 617-630-4617.
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Voices from the Class of 2014 / 5774 Eden Abotbool
Schechter has taught me the definition of community. Through the Schechter production of Aladdin, I came together with new people and we learned to help and support each other. Not only have we known each other for nine years, but during those years, we have become a family.
Noam Borensztajn
I loved being able to be on a school sports team with my classmates. Being on a team helped me to learn how to work with other people.
Jessica Brown
Imagine being in the very hall where a country was born. Imagine walking on a street that has been there for a thousand years. Imagine actually being able to speak and interact with other Jews our age. I am so glad that Schechter has given us the opportunity to go to Israel and experience these things and more.
Jason Bryer
By participating in Aladdin, I learned to escape my comfort zone and experience new things along with my lifelong friends. Succeeding in singing, dancing and acting on stage in front of hundreds of people was really gratifying.
Lihi Cohen
When I went on the Israel trip with all my friends, we became closer as a whole and as a family. What I will miss most about Schechter is the comfortable and kind environment which welcomed me in fourth grade and made it easy for me to build strong friendships with the people I now call my best friends.
Shoshana Coleman
My Schechter education has taught me many things academically and socially. I was welcomed into the community with open arms and was pushed to do my best in all my subjects.
Alexander Crystal
I will miss being in a community where I have made tons of friends. In this community I know that everyone looks out for one another.
Samuel Denbow
Being on the Israel trip with all my friends let me appreciate the community we have at Schechter. No matter what high school we go to, we will always be family.
Ilana Deykin
Through my nine years at Schechter, I have not only gained lifelong friends, but have learned the value of working with others. Schechter fosters a learning environment in which students are encouraged to share their own ideas while being able to work and think together.
Kayla Dines
Being part of the Israel Study Tour has proven to me that no matter what happens I have 41 friends who constantly watch my back. Schechter has taught me that hard work always pays off. I am truly thankful that I have been given the gift of a Jewish education.
Joseph Duke-Cohan
Schechter has provided me with an excellent foundation for a Jewish life. With this valuable education, I plan to continue expanding my knowledge and live a Jewish life.
Shelly Edry
Through being on the sports teams at Schechter, I have learned that there is no “I” in “team” and that we have to help each other at all times. Being part of this Jewish community taught me that we always have to be there for each other and stick up for each other.
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Joshua Finkel
Elliot Kann
I have learned many things over the past nine years, but one thing that really stands out is that we are each special in different ways. At Schechter we became a stronger community by building upon and appreciating each other’s unique talents and interests.
From being part of the Aladdin stage crew, I saw how our grade was able to work together to create a great performance. Our amazing eighth grade community was able to make all the practices and hard work pay off in front of the rest of our Schechter “family.”
Anna Fischer
Noah Krispin
On the Israel Study Tour, the counselors organized many activities for us. Learning to laugh at myself and enjoy time with my peers made me feel closer to my grade than I ever had before.
Isaac Gorelik
I will be taking many great memories from Schechter including the Israel Study Tour which was fun and meaningful. I will also remember the undefeated soccer season because we came together as a team and we made it happen for the first time in 18 years.
Visiting Har Herzl with my classmates and seeing our united respectfulness demonstrated a real sense of Jewish community to me. Our many years together culminated in the Israel Study Tour during which we learned of the value of community in action.
Having the opportunity to learn and observe Jewish practice day in and day out is something that I am very fortunate to have. Schechter has given me the proper tools to continue Jewish practices for the rest of my life.
Robert Hodin
Benjamin Lehv
Going to Israel with my grade has given me a real sense of community and brought me closer to my friends whom I consider my family.
Ethan Hollop
Schechter has taught me how to be part of a community because if you are part of a team, you can accomplish anything. For example, the boys’ soccer team was undefeated for the first time in 18 years.
Eitan Joseph
Being on the Schechter soccer team was a great experience. All my friends and I played on the same pitch and were undefeated.
Jonah Lecker
When I joined the Schechter soccer team, I was skeptical. However, we created a winning squad through the power of community and we showed everyone that community matters.
Rebecca Levy
Throughout my nine years at Schechter I have experienced many new adventures. I was able to experience some of the most memorable moments in my life with my best friends. I know that the bonds I have created with these people will last me forever because family is forever.
Gabrielle Marcus
During our community service project in Israel, my classmates and I were able to package over 1,000 bags of rice for families in need. This event further proved that our Schechter community is truly one of a kind. When we are all together, we can achieve amazing things and make a lasting impact.
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Jenna Margolis
Schechter has given me many opportunities in the arts. These experiences have set a foundation for my future creative pursuits.
Hadas Maroun
When I traveled to the Kotel in Jerusalem I witnessed thousands of young women singing and dancing. This experience made me realize how grateful I am for being part of the world’s Jewish community. Schechter is one of my Jewish homes and so is Israel.
Malkah Pinals
Through the Israel Study Tour I felt an even greater sense of community being with all of my friends. Having the opportunity to be with them for such a long time was definitely worth it because friendships expanded and we all got closer.
Hallie Popkin
Being part of a Jewish community means being part of a second family. One time when our community was evident was in Israel when we went on an archeological dig. All of the students and teachers stood in a line passing buckets of pottery to the top of the cave. By helping each other, one by one, each bucket was passed until it reached the end of the assembly line.
Zachary Roberts
Lauren Sasson
While at the Kotel during the Israel trip, I realized what an enormous impact my Schechter education had on me. Even though we are all moving on to another chapter of our lives, my years with teachers and friends here have instilled moral and religious values that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
Benjamin Schneider
Aladdin provided me with a unique experience in which my friends and I could create a story for everyone to see. I enjoyed saying jokes as my character and appreciated the acting of others and the crew’s hard work.
Benjamin Schwartz
Through Aladdin, I was introduced to a whole new world. I wouldn’t have been able to perform without the support from my friends and teachers. Schechter has taught me that when people work together anything is possible.
Rachel Selvin
My experience at Schechter has been an unforgettable one. No question went unanswered, problem unsolved or friend not made.
Shoham Shitrit
I’ve learned a lot during my time at Schechter, but being part of the Jewish community has been the most rewarding. It gave me the opportunity to meet people from many different Jewish backgrounds.
When I think of Schechter, I think of the warm friends that I consider family. This family impacted my early adulthood by influencing me to have a joyful, meaningful life.
Marissa Rosenzweig
Levi Shlyankevich
After learning about Israel and Jewish life for nine years at Schechter, going to Israel made me realize the importance of everything I have studied. I am so thankful to be a part of the Schechter community and I am proud to have it as my second family.
The importance of a Schechter education will stay with me for the rest of my life. On top of the great general studies education, we are given the gift of a Jewish education. Knowing Hebrew, Tanakh and Toshba will stay with me throughout high school and into adulthood. continued on page 6
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Rachel Siegel
Even though I have been to Israel many times, when I went with my Schechter friends this past year it was a completely different experience. Schechter has not only given me an amazing education, but it also helped me create my second family.
Benjamin Silverstone
Gabriel Weis
My involvement in the eighth-grade play, Aladdin, was a very memorable experience. It really helped me to learn to work as part of a team with my friends and peers and it was one of the many milestones this year that really brought our grade together and tightened our bond as a community.
Gabriella Smith
During my nine years at Schechter I have not only established a love for Torah study and Hebrew, but also formed strong friendships with my classmates and a great community that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
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Danielle Smolyar
From going on the Israel Study Tour we learned the importance of coming together and working as one. At the archeological dig, we needed to pass up the buckets full of dirt in an assembly line and every person had a special role in the line.
The Israel Study Tour connected me to my religion and made me proud to be Jewish. Walking in the steps of my forefathers made me part of something bigger.
Sarah Winn
In the past nine years at Schechter we have learned about Israel and the importance of a Jewish community. I think that going to Israel was a culmination of what I have learned at Schechter. Being a student at Schechter has given me Jewish and moral values that are the basis of who I am and will stay with me for the rest of my life. â–
Kol HaKavod ~
Winter/Spring 2014 Student and Faculty Newsmakers from the 2013-14 School Year Mazal tov to…
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ur students on their participation in the WordMasters Challenge. We are proud to share that our fourth grade placed fourth in the nation, sixth grade placed second in the nation, seventh grade placed first in the nation and eighth grade placed fourth in the nation.
Schechter’s Lego League Team “Moustache Maniacs,” whose robot performed ninth overall out of 27 robots in the First Lego League Robot Game Challenge at Boston University Academy. Members of the team include Schechter students Seth Williams (fifth grade), Rachel Coll (seventh grade), Annie Siegal (seventh grade) and Dafna Williams (seventh grade). Coaches were Schechter parents Nyna Urovitch and Yakir Siegal. Sixth grade students Garrett Barth for receiving an honors award, Yoni McCoy for receiving an Honorable Mention; Shoshana Gordon, Sydney Greer and Sophie Ostrovitz for being recognized as semi-finalists; fourth grade students Bayley Basson, Emmanuelle Bogomolni, Natalie Fadlon and Charlotte Greer for being recognized as semi-finalists; and language arts teachers Rachael Besser, Patricia Rigley and Evie Weinstein-Park for their student’s accomplishments in the Letters About Literature letters to an author contest. Sixth grade students Serena Rumpler, first place winner; Shira McGinity, second place; and to Gabrielle Hyman, Jaclyn Sasson, Sophie Goodman and Joshua Cafaro who each received honorable mentions in the 2014 Will McDonough Writing Contest. Sam Kampler (seventh grade) on being recognized as a top individual fundraiser for the Walk for ROFEH walkathon, which raised awareness and funds to benefit the more than 1,000 people who seek medical treatment in Boston. Ben Lehv (eighth grade) on being honored with the Nally Award for his work for the Greater Boston Food Bank. This award is presented annually to a young volunteer who has done outstanding work to fight hunger in Eastern Massachusetts.
Mazal tov
We Point With Pride
Rabbi Amy Bardack on her appointment as president of the New England Board of Rabbis. Reena Schultz (Instructional Specialist), on receiving the National Indie Excellence Award in the Children’s Religion category for her children’s book, Devorahrella.
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Class of 2010 –
Where are they now? Timna Barsheshet Eitan Bloostein Gabrielle Brown Jacob Coll Eden Diamond Harry Doernberg Maria Dorfman Emily Farbman Alisa Feldman Elizabeth Filshtinsky Adam Fine Sabrina Fried Mackenzie Goldwasser Daniel Gray Michael Harlow Rachael Hershon Hannah Hiam Jamie Hipsman Merissa Jaye Jacob Kampler Abigail Kaplan Halle Katz Sophie Klein Serena Lipton Daniel Mangoubi Eden Marcus Elianna Mentzer Julie Milunsky Wyatt Mufson Sara Newman Casey Orlin Avram Pinals Spencer Ross-Goodman Rebecca Segal Jacob Seidel Nathan Shaller Ilana Shecter Gabriela Smookler Alexandra Stone Jordan Tavan Nicole Teperman Hannah Wald Sierra Weiss Zachary Weiss Rebecca Wihl
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To be determined Israel; Tufts University Roger Williams University George Washington University Washington University in St. Louis Gap year; Yale University Washington University in St. Louis Brandeis University University of Pennsylvania University of Massachusetts, Amherst Franklin & Marshall College Princeton University Mount Ida College Washington University in St. Louis Nativ; Ithaca College Brandeis University Trinity College Roger Williams University Tufts University Brandeis University George Washington University American University Tulane University Boston University Brandeis University Boston University To be determined Gap year Northwestern University Columbia University Eckert College Cornell University Johnson & Wales University George Washington University Mass Bay Community College; IDF University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Amherst Binghamton University Massachusetts College of Art and Design Tulane University George Washington University Bar Ilan University; University of Hartford Emory University Boston University Columbia University
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Where are they now? Eden Abotbool
Gann Academy
Noam Borensztajn
Gann Academy
Jessica Brown
Boston University Academy/Prozdor
Jason Bryer
Gann Academy
Lihi Cohen
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy
Shoshana Coleman
Dexter Southfield School
Alexander Crystal
Newton North High School/Prozdor
Samuel Denbow
Needham High School/Prozdor
Ilana Deykin
Gann Academy
Kayla Dines
Dana Hall
Joseph Duke-Cohan
Newton South High School/Prozdor
Shelly Edry
Gann Academy
Joshua Finkel
Newton South High School/Prozdor
Anna Fischer
Newton North High School/Prozdor
Isaac Gorelik
Weston High School
Robert Hodin
Newton South High School/Prozdor
Ethan Hollop
Needham High School
Eitan Joseph
Newton South High School
Elliot Kann
Gann Academy
Noah Krispin
Gann Academy
Jonah Lecker
Brookline High School/Prozdor
Benjamin Lehv
Beaver Country Day School
Rebecca Levy
Newton South High School/Prozdor
Gabrielle Marcus
Natick High School/Prozdor
Jenna Margolis
Gann Academy
Hadas Maroun
Gann Academy
Malkah Pinals
Newton South High School/Prozdor
Hallie Popkin
Needham High School/ Prozdor
Zachary Roberts
Wellesley High School/Prozdor
Marissa Rosenzweig
Gann Academy
Lauren Sasson
Newton South High School/Prozdor
Benjamin Schneider
Gann Academy
Benjamin Schwartz
Newton North High School/Prozdor
Rachel Selvin
Gann Academy
Shoham Shitrit
Newton South High School/Prozdor
Levi Shlyankevich
Newton South High School
Rachel Siegel
Beaver Country Day School
Benjamin Silverstone
Gann Academy
Gabriella Smith
Newton South High School/Prozdor
Danielle Smolyar
Gann Academy
Gabriel Wies
Brookline High School
Sarah Winn
Gann Academy
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Schechter Alumni Speak Out
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ast spring Schechter conducted an alumni survey in an effort to learn more about its alumni community. A web-link to the survey was sent to all alumni for whom the school has email addresses, and over 300 responses were submitted, a 29 percent response rate. While not a true random sample, the results provide great insight into Schechter’s alumni community. Schechter alumni are very well-educated with 48 percent having completed advanced degrees (master’s or higher) in a range of fields and areas of study. Schechter alumni have strong ties to the Jewish community: 85 percent have volunteered with a Jewish organization within the last five years; 37 percent have worked or currently work in the Jewish community; 41 percent give 50 percent or more of their philanthropic donations to Jewish organizations; and 50 percent have made a gift to Schechter within the last five years.
Nate Black ’07, Ben Pankin ’07, Alyssa Bickoff ’07 and Rafi Goldman ’07 joined Schechter classmate Danny Lebowitz ’07 on his wedding day
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The majority (63 percent) of respondents are 22-40 years old, 22 percent are ages 14-21 and 15 percent are over 40. Sixty-nine percent have children. Our alumni are spread out geographically living in places far and near: 48 percent live in Massachusetts, 16 percent live in New York, 4 percent live in Israel and the remainder are spread throughout North America.
Emily Siagel Jabbawy, Ben Jabbawy ’00, Gabe Teperow ’99, Jessica Teperow and Tova Teperow ’03 at Schechter’s Alumni Networking Night at the Google offices in Cambridge
Sabrina Stacks ’13 and Yael Sternberg ’13 Class of 2003 Reunion with their classmates at Schechter’s eighth grade production of Aladdin
Schechter graduates are in agreement that Schechter laid the foundation for their Jewish identity and success in high school, college and beyond. Here are some of their responses: “I had a great experience at Schechter, I learned many Jewish skills and my Hebrew language was excellent as a result of the school.We have a daughter at Schechter now and the school has been wonderful for her.” “Schechter is a nurturing community and an excellent education; it is where I grew up and where I made most of my best friends.”
“Schechter gave me a wonderful and supportive community in which to grow up and learn about both Judaism and the wider world. It fostered lasting friendships and a curiosity and excitement for learning.The teachers at Schechter are incredibly talented, caring, and hardworking and prepared me well for my future education.”
“The choices I have made in my life have come from the values Schechter has instilled in me.Those values continue to influence my children. Schechter proves that a child can grow up to be a knowledgeable, committed Jew whose moral character is informed by Jewish principles while also claiming his or her place as a citizen of the world.” “Schechter gave me a strong Jewish identity as a child that stayed with me throughout adulthood. I still remember fondly the experiences – both Jewish and secular – that helped shape who I am today.” Some alumni shared concern about the rising costs of day school education. Schechter is proud to award financial aid to over 50 percent of its students. Schechter has a menu of programs, including its innovative iCap program, to make Schechter accessible. Visit our website to learn more. For more information about our survey, or to add your email so that the alumni office can include you in any future surveys or communications, please email alumni@ssdsboston.org.
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Class Notes Mazal tov to… A Note from Shira Lewin, Director of Alumni Relations: Dear Schechter Alumni,
We had a great year in the alumni community!
Jill Goldman ’79 on providing voice-overs and narration for commercials, tutorials, eLearning courses and documentaries. She is also a lead singer with The Kadima Band, a Jewish band in the Boston area, about to release its first CD of original and traditional Jewish songs. Esty R. Lobovits ’90 on her engagement to Erik Sabot. Mitch Nelles ’90 for his work as an on-air host and brand ambassador for ESPN Wisconsin. Ben Paul ’90 on his engagement to Akemi Moto.
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rom a record breaking alumni annual campaign to successful reunions and events in Los Angeles, Boston and Israel, Schechter alumni demonstrated their commitment to the school and one another. A special thanks to our Alumni Campaign Co-Chairs Esty R. Lobovits ’90 and Rabbi Elan Babchuck ’96 for their tireless work over the year. Esty served for three years as our Alumni Campaign Co-Chair and helped raise a record $140,960. I am pleased to share that alumna Aliza Phillips-Stoll ’89 will be joining Elan this year to continue the success of our alumni program. Aliza moved back to the Boston area last summer with her husband Ira and their three children. Her twin older daughters are in second grade at Schechter. I am also excited to share that Alyssa Bickoff ’07, a senior at Brandeis University, will be chairing our young alumni outreach this year.
Be sure to read the updates and accomplishments of just some of our alumni in the class notes section on the following pages and save the dates for our upcoming reunions.
Yoni Binus ’91 on being appointed acting head of school at the Amos & Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School. Shira (Miller-Jacobs) Fishman ’91 and Michael on the birth of their daughter, Meital. Milana Flusberg ’92 and Scott Kornberg on the birth of their son, Jonah. Rabbi Nomi Manon ’92 on being elected as the president of the Capital District Board of Rabbis in Albany, New York. Jonah and big sister, Chloe
Aviva (Russman-Halperin) Alpert ’99 on her marriage to Dr. Craig Alpert and on her graduation from Temple University Medical School. Aviva is currently a pediatric resident at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Ezra Samet ’97 and Miriam (Bard) Samet ’99 on the birth of their son, Max. Rachel (Chiel) Katz ’97 (Grade 7 Language Arts) and David Katz on the birth of their daughter, Amalia. Mirele Davis Kessous ’99 on her marriage to Nadav Kessous. Daniel Hoffman ’99 on his marriage to Eliezah Blumenthal.
Michelle (Locke) Moore ’93 on her marriage to Stephen Moore.
Shelley Barron ’01 on her engagement to Spencer Ackerman.
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Daniel Birnbaum ’94 and Hope on the birth of their daughter, Maya Lauren.
Rebecca Cohen ’01 on her engagement to Joshua Flyer.
Ben Caplan ’94 and Erin on the birth of their daughter, Lola.
Adam Eisenberg ’01 on his marriage to Michelle Eisenberg.
Steve Flusberg ’95 on his marriage to Kate Gorman.
Robyn Ilsen ’01 on her engagement to John Stafford.
David Hoffman ’96 and Lindsey on the birth of their daughter, Evy.
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Hayley Manin ’96 on her engagement to Jonathan Mitman.
Shira Lewin, Director of Alumni Relations
Shira (Auerbach) Fox ’97 and Michael on the birth of their daughter, Sophia.
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Aliza Hochman ’97 and Chaim Bloom on the birth of their son, Isaiah.
Shlomo Hoffman ’93 and Ilana on the birth of their son, Moshe Yakov.
Hope to see you soon!
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Rachel Guthermann ’97 on her engagement to Benjamin Steward.
Jonathan Elkin ’00 on completing his first year in the dual-degree program at Johns Hopkins (MA in international relations and economics) and Dartmouth (MBA).
Daniel Sigel ’92 on his marriage to Lisa Tager.
Liora Russman-Halperin ’96, Assistant Professor of History and Jewish Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder on her first book, Babel in Zion, about language politics in Palestine before Israeli statehood, which will be available late 2014 from Yale University Press. Liora lives in Boulder, CO, with her partner Sasha Senderovich.
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Josh Grodin ’97 on his marriage to Amy Gilman. Rabbi Elan Babchuck ’96 officiated at the wedding. Josh is also joining Schechter’s Board of Trustees!
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Elana Jacobs ’01 on her role as artistic director and choreographer of Seattle based CabinFever, which is planning its first tour, called Salutations. Jamie Jick ’01 on her engagement to Matt Relle. Jesse Wolf ’01 (Grade 2 general studies teacher) on his engagement to Jen Wolfman (Gan Shelanu teacher). Jessica Levin ’02 on her decision to return to school after four years as a public health analyst to receive a dual masters in public policy (MPP) and business Administration (MBA) in non-profit management at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Ben Park ’02 on completing and receiving an Artist Diploma in composition at the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut and on beginning his doctorate in composition at the New England Conservatory of Music.
Emily Jaeger ’03 on her new blog, poetventures (http://poetventures.blogspot.com), which highlights emerging artists. Visit the blog to read an interview with screenwriter and filmmaker, Max Kinchen ’03. Yamit Remz ’03 on her engagement to Rabbi Elisha Friedman. Alex Schneider ’04 on winning a scholarship from George Washington University for an innovative idea he promoted as part of a business contest. He is currently a student at George Washington University Law. Harry Chiel ’05 on his engagement to Zoe Tabachnick. David Offit ’05 on being Rosh Nivonim at Camp Ramah New England. Alanna Wolf ’06 on being named a 2014 Albert Schweitzer Fellow. This national honor empowers graduate students in the health sciences to have an immediate and lasting impact on the needs of underserved communities by addressing the social factors that affect health. Alanna is currently a rising graduate student in the Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Kayla Yates ’06 on being selected by the Northeastern University Hillel campus coordinator to receive an Israel Ambassador Award at the 2014 Israel Independence Day Student Gala. This event was hosted by CJP and the Consulate General of Israel to New England and the award was presented by the consul, Yehuda Yaakov. The award was “For Creating and Strengthening Connections to Israel within your Community.” Kayla was also a speaker that evening on the alumni panel at the Boston Onward Israel Summer 2014 orientation.
Lauren Gluck ’08 on her internship at NPR as a production assistant for the show, Here & Now. Aaron Goodtree ’08 on his internship at Strategic Marketing Innovations, a defense lobbying firm in Washington D.C. Adam Gray ’08 on his software development engineering internship at Microsoft in Seattle. Leora Hershman ’08 on joining the Israel Defense Forces. Samantha Levin ’08 on her summer internship at Fidelity Investments in Smithfield, RI and Boston. Ariane Michelson ’08 on her cardiothoracic surgery research internship at University of Wisconsin’s Madison Hospital. Tami Pearlstein ’08 on her social media, marketing and development internship this summer at Schechter. Eden Diamond ’10 and Adam Fine ’10 on the production of their first song together, Holding On. Abbie Kaplan ’10 on her participation in Boston Latin School’s Facing History and Ourselves trip to Poland, Germany and Prague. Ilana Shecter ’10 on receiving the Aresty Award as well as an award in leadership for young adults at Temple Israel of Natick. Alexandra Elovic ’11 on earning the 2014 IGC MVP award and a spot on The Boston Globe’s All Scholastic team for Girls Tennis. Olivia Link ’11 on her blog post “discovering the art of prayer” for JWA’s Rising Voices Fellowship about Judaism, women and art.
REUNION DATES Classes 2009-2014 Reunion King’s Bowling, Dedham Wednesday, November 26 at 2 p.m. Twenty Year Reunion Home of Aaron Goldstein ’94, Newton Wednesday, November 26 Young Alumni Reunion Hops N Scotch, Brookline Wednesday, November 26 at 8 p.m. High School Reunion before the Eighth Grade All-Hebrew Musical Regis College Monday, January 19 at 6 p.m. Alumni Network Night at LinkedIn New York City February 2015 Israel Reunion Jerusalem, Israel Sunday, March 22 Class of 2011 Alumni Family BBQ Shoolman Campus Upper School Wednesday, May 13
Reena Schultz ’73 and Edna (Leitner) Stern ’73 reunited this summer in Jerusalem.
Daniel Lebowitz ’07 on his marriage to Valery Galakchieva. Isaac Rodgin ’07 on finishing his army service in Israel. Ariel Bloostein ’08 on being elected as president of Hillel at Case Western Reserve University. William Corbett ’08 on his position as music director in his co-ed a cappella group, The Harvard Lowkeys. Anna Fasman ’08 on her summer internship as a research assistant at Boston University’s School of Education. Jossie Forman ’08 and Rebecca Park ’08 on becoming Roshei Aydot (unit heads) at Camp Yavneh.
Alyssa Bickoff ‘07 with Varda Ben-Meir at her retirement celebration in June. Mazal tov,Varda, on your retirement and 36 incredible years at Schechter. We’ll miss you! 13
Grandparents’ and Special Visitors’ Day 2014
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his is truly one of my favorite days of the school year,” shared former head of school, Arnold Zar-Kessler, referring to Schechter’s annual Grandparents’ and Special Visitors’ Day, at which the school welcomed over 500 guests. “The love expressed on the faces of children and their special visitors – the anticipation of the day, acceptance of one for the other and the deep, ongoing connection between them – is so palpable that it simply lifts the spirits of everyone within view.” Guests were treated to musical performances, crafts, stories, games and special time with their loved ones throughout the day. Students were thrilled to welcome their grandparents and special visitors to Schechter.
In his remarks, Zar-Kessler spoke to the audience about the school’s commitment to “what really endures,” far more, he explained, than the outstanding academic excellence and successful alumni track record the school boasts. “When we open our doors each day, we are thinking about linking a great tradition to a wonderful future. The children are the future that connects with our past in a meaningful way.”
Save the date: Grandparents’ and Special Visitors’ Day 2015: Friday, May 8
Grandparents’ and Special Visitors’ Day 2014 co-chairs, Jacqueline and Martin Shaevel 14
Honoring
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an evening to celebrate our head of school
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hat a remarkable evening! Last June, Schechter celebrated Arnold Zar-Kessler’s 21 years at Schechter with 600 Schechter alumni, alumni parents, current parents, grandparents, current and former faculty and staff and friends. The evening was filled with special tributes; thoughtful gifts for our honoree from our students, school and Parent Association; inspirational musical performances by our students and teachers; and reunions of old friends. Andria Weil, Schechter’s Board of Trustees president, announced that with the support of 341 donors, our community raised $170,665 for the Arnold Zar-Kessler Endowment Fund for the Jewish Future which will be matched by an additional $85,335 from a generous donor, bringing the total to $256,000 so far. Mazal tov and thank you, Arnie, for 21 inspirational years. We look forward to seeing you at Grandparents’ and Special Visitors’ Day and hopefully on many days in between in the carpool lane!
Arnold Zar-Kessler (center) with event co-chairs, Rabbi Joshua Elkin and Arlene Remz
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Schechter Announces Recipients of the First Annual Outstanding Alumni Award
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chechter has named Rabbi Ilana Garber ’91 and Dr. Mitchell Schwaber ’78 as recipients of the school’s inaugural Arnold Zar-Kessler Outstanding Alumni Award. Created in 2014, the alumni award is given in honor of outgoing head of school, Arnold Zar-Kessler, and his 21 years of dedication to and leadership of Solomon Schechter Day School.
Rabbi Ilana Garber ’91 was selected for her leadership, commitment and compassion for Hartford, Connecticut’s Jewish community through her work both at her synagogue, Beth El Temple, and in the wider community. Garber was nominated by Dr. Vera Schwarcz, a professor at Wesleyan University. She wrote, “Ilana’s credibility is very high precisely because she embodies the ideals of a Solomon Schechter alumna: she leads by example with deep dignity and compassion for all. This is truly a rare gift and so many of us are privileged to have benefited from her transformative vision of what it means to be a Jewish woman, a rabbi and a community leader.” Dr. Mitchell Schwaber ’78 was selected for his accomplishments as a world-renowned expert and scholar in the field of infection control. Schwaber is the director of the National Center for Infection Control of the Israel Ministry of Health, practices internal and infectious diseases medicine at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and Maccabi Healthcare Services and serves on the faculty of the University of Tel Aviv Sackler School of Medicine. He was nominated by his brother, Glen Schwaber ’83, who shared that, “Mitch lives a life of mitzvot, midot and learning within a community that he himself helped build in Modi’in, has served the State of Israel and humanity in international relief efforts and consistently puts the happiness and well-being of others ahead of his own personal needs every single day.” About the honorees, Zar-Kessler shared, “Ilana and Mitch exemplify Schechter’s mission in their work, in their communities and in their families. We are thrilled to be able to recognize them this way.” Garber and Schwaber were presented with an award at the school’s eighth-grade graduation in June at Congregation Mishkan Tefila in Chestnut Hill. The Arnold Zar-Kessler Outstanding Alumni Award will be presented annually to an alumna/us whose life embodies Schechter’s vision and mission. Nominations are due to the school each year by March 15. Email nominations to alumni@ssdsboston.org.
Drs. Evelyn and Jules Schwaber (who accepted the award on their son Mitchell’s behalf) with Arnold Zar-Kessler
Rabbi Ilana Garber ’91 with Arnold Zar-Kessler 16
O P E N H O U S E S AT S C H E C H T E R Open Houses
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arents who want to learn more about Schechter’s unparalleled education in both general and Judaic studies are encouraged to attend one of our 2014-2015 Open Houses held at Schechter’s Lower School Shaller Campus at 60 Stein Circle, Newton. Sunday, October 26
• 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12 • 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 12
• 9:30 a.m.
Babysitting available
For more information please contact Carol Rumpler, Director of Admission, at 617.630.4608 or carol.rumpler@ssdsboston.org.
Sunday, October 19 • 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 5 • 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Big Joe the Storyteller: The Wild West! Wednesday, October 29 • 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Laugh Out Loud Purim Party with Davey the Clown
Ahoy Matey!
Wednesday, April 15 • 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 23 • 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Party in the Promised Land
Josh and the Jamtones Thanksgiving Family Concert and Pizza Dinner
Tuesday, May 12 • 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Pals at Play!
Monday, December 15 • 4:00-5:00 p.m.
For the Love of Latkes! Friday, January 16 • 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Pajamas and Pancakes Tuesday, February 24 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Critters ‘n’ Creatures: Good Guys and Bad Guys
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chechter’s PALS programs are free and provide a range of activities and events for preschoolers and their families. PALS programs are held at Solomon Schechter’s Lower School Shaller Campus at 60 Stein Circle, Newton.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING 2013-14 FY2014 Income and Expenses CJP Support $247,000 • 2.1%
Dear Schechter Community,
Annual Campaign $1,415,000 • 11.9% Net Rental Revenue $315,000 • 2.6%
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his past year was a memorable one. As we said goodbye to our longtime friend and leader, Arnold Zar-Kessler, and other outstanding long-time teachers, we welcomed Rabbi Elliot Goldberg into our community and have since begun a new chapter. We also, with your generous help, managed to raise our highest total ever for the annual campaign, more than 1.4 million dollars. For that, we thank you. We held two wonderful evening programs in appreciation of our donors: Chris Wyett and Lisa Resnek Wyett hosted Erev Nedevim in December and Paul Greenberg and Marla Choslovsky hosted the Honor Society Reception in March, which was highlighted by a spirited discussion between Arnie and Rabbi Elan Babchuk ’96 on the Pew Report on religion in America and what it means to the Jewish community. While we did not achieve our goal of 100 percent parent participation we will continue to work to that end. This Pictured (left to right): achievement Ben Loewenberg and Abby will allow us Sosland with Dan Backer, to continue to VP of Development provide an outstanding Jewish education for anyone who wishes to have one, a most worthy endeavor if ever there was one. The support we receive from you is critical to the sustainability of our community and we look forward to your ongoing support.
Income Net Tuition and Fees $8,538,000 • 71.6%
Endowment $594,000 • 5.0%
Cash Reserves $700,000 • 5.9% Other Gifts and Income $122,000 • 1.0%
Interest and Financing Expense $212,000 • 1.7%
Facilities and Depreciation $2,095,000 • 17.0%
Expenses Administrative Expenses $2,930,000 • 23.7%
Instructional Costs $7,105,000 • 57.6%
Thank you again for your continued dedication to our school and community and may this coming year be a year of happiness. Abby Sosland and Ben Loewenberg Annual Campaign Co-Chairs 18
Erev Nedivim hosts Lisa Resnek Wyett and Chris Wyett (center) with Andria Weil (left) and Arnold Zar-Kessler (right)
Sources of Campaign Gifts and Pledges Number of Donors
Constituency
Total Dollars
123
Alumni
$140,960.17
249
Alumni Parents
$341,365.00
196
Current Parents
$501,653.00
172
Grandparents
$256,853.36
42
Faculty & Staff
73
Friends
855
CAMPAIGN TOTAL
“My experience at Schechter has defined my life in a very meaningful way; I wouldn’t be who I am today without Schechter, and Schechter wouldn’t be here without the continued support of its alumni community.” – Shira Fox ‘97
$5,160.00 $168,717.36 $1,414,708.89
Distribution of Campaign Gifts and Pledges Amount of Gift/Pledge
Number of Gifts
Dollar Amount
$18,000 and above
15
$693,042.00
$10,000 - $17,999
21
$241,937.35
$5,000 - $9,999
23
$126,847.00
$3,600 - $4,999
11
$42,850.00
$2,500 - $3,599
24
$69,099.00
$1,000 - $2,499
106
$137,974.00
$500 - $999
60
$33,403.00
$250 - $499
84
$26,387.72
$100 - $249
237
$32,744.36
$1 - $99
274
$10,424.46
2014 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TOTAL
855
$1,414,708.89
Honor Society hosts Paul Greenberg and Marla Choslovsky
Smadar Babchuck and Michael Kronenberg
Featured Honor Society speakers Rabbi Elan Babchuck ’96 and Arnold Zar-Kessler
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Board of Trustees 2013-2014 Officers
Daniel Backer VP for Development Terri Brown Preuss VP for Trustees Ari Sussman ’92 Clerk Lauri Union VP for Finance
Trustees Maura Epstein Roz Garber Toledano Cathy Gately Lisa Goldberg Rachel Goldstein Jonathan Greer Amy Kruglak Dan Levine Esty R. Lobovits ’90 Linda Mann Simansky Stephen Marcus Lori Polachek Sandy Remz Yakir Siegal Abby Sosland Chris Wyett Efraim Yudewitz
2013-2014
Andria Weil President
Strategic Development Committee Dan Backer Vice President for Development Ben Loewenberg Abby Sosland Annual Campaign Co-Chairs Ilana Edry Upper School Chair Amy Hanna Luba Loewenberg Lower School Co-Chairs Jacqueline & Martin Shaevel Grandparent Co-Chairs Aviva Jezer Alumni Parent Chair Rabbi Elan Babchuck ’96 Esty R. Lobovits ’90 Alumni Co-Chairs David Srebnick Phyllis Wilker Faculty/Staff Co-Chairs
Development Ambassadors
Generations Committee
Rabbi Elan Babchuck ’96 Daniel Backer Ellen Berk Joyce Bohnen Terri Brown Preuss Marla Choslovsky Rachel Coben Ilana Edry Maura Epstein Brenda Freishtat Ronald Gluck Lisa Goldberg Rachel Goldstein Jonathan Greer Josh Grodin Josh Hamermesh Amy Hanna Aviva Jezer Anna Katsnelson Cindy Klein Roche Amy Kruglak Lori Leif Marcia Leifer Dan Levine Sue & Kurt Linden Esty R. Lobovits ’90 Luba & Ben Loewenberg Serena Madar Nathaniel Margolis ’77 Yael Miller ’73 Beth Moskowitz Steve Ostrovitz Jay Pearlstein Emily Pick Lori Polachek Ben Raby Jeff Remz Yakir Siegal Linda Mann Simansky & Harold Simansky Sara Smolover Betsy Solomon Abby Sosland Laurie & Alan Starr Ari Sussman ’92 Lauri Union Sandrine Vanderlinden Andria Weil, President of Board of Trustees Sharon Winn Efraim Yudewitz
Harvey Freishtat Yael Miller ’73 Barbara Resnek Co-Chairs Daniel Backer Ellen Berk Arlene Bryer, Director of Annual Giving Marla Choslovsky Roger Klein Shira Lewin, Director of Alumni Relations Esty R. Lobovits ’90 Natalie Matus Associate Head for Institutional Advancement Taren Metson Martin Shaevel Jennifer Skolnick Lauri Union Andria Weil, President, Board of Trustees Arnold Zar-Kessler, Head of School
Honoring Arnie Celebration Rabbi Joshua Elkin Arlene Remz Co-Chairs Alyssa Bickoff ’07 Arlene Bryer, Director of Annual Giving Marla Choslovsky Suzanne Diamond Maura Epstein Jonathan Forman Susie Jacobs Shira Lewin, Director of Alumni Relations Stephanie Maroun Institutional Advancement Associate Natalie Matus Associate Head for Institutional Advancement Taren Metson Yael Miller ’73 Andy Offit Maura Richards, Development Coordinator Diane Roberts, Donor Relations Manager Lisa Spiegel Shira Strosberg, Director of Communications
Investment Committee Stephen Klar, Chair Carolyn Flammey Director of Finance and Operations Kim Kaplan-Gross Adam Kramer Andria Weil, President, Board of Trustees Chris Wyett Arnold Zar-Kessler, Head of School
Lisa Resnek Wyett & Chris Wyett 2014 Erev Nedivim Hosts Marla Choslovsky & Paul Greenberg 2014 Honor Society Hosts
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Barbara Resnek, Richard and Roz Slifka
Class Agents
Community Building Task Force
Gan Shelanu Oversight Committee
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Penina Magid, Afterschool Director Lori Polachek Barbara Shea Associate Head for Program and Instruction Ellen Agulnick, Director, Gan Shelanu Terri Brown Preuss Arlene Bryer, Director of Annual Giving Lisa Popik Coll Maura Epstein Sharon Goldstein ’86 Lisa Gordon Linda Mann Simansky Natalie Matus Associate Head for Institutional Advancement Mindy Pincus, Lower School Principal Becky Rabson Carol Rumpler, Director of Admission Rabbi Scott Slarskey, Upper School Principal Shira Strosberg, Director of Communications Lauri Union Andria Weil, President, Board of Trustees Arnold Zar-Kessler, Head of School
Amy Kruglak, Chair Ellen Agulnick, Director, Gan Shelanu Carolyn Flammey Director of Finance and Operations Roz Garber Toledano Barbara Shea Associate Head for Program and Instruction Andria Weil, President, Board of Trustees Arnold Zar-Kessler, Head of School
Eve Lewinger David Pemstein Sharon (Bohnen) Goldstein Andrew Blachman Aliza Phillips-Stoll Esty R. Lobovits Shira (Miller-Jacobs) Fishman Ari Sussman Rachel (Zar-Kessler) Scott Vered (Metson) Strapp Arielle (Farber) Poleg Heidi (Birnbaum) Aaronson Rabbi Elan Babchuck Josh Grodin Aliza Hochman Bloom Jenny Cohen Erica Birnbaum Gina Brandeis Jessica Leifer Laurel Marcus Ali Haber Alyssa Bickoff Talia Greenberg Rebecca Park Sarah Schneider Emily Farbman
Security Committee Yakir Siegal, Chair Carolyn Flammey Director of Finance and Operations Ted Folkman Larry Henneberry, Facilities Manager Avner Kedmi Arthur Schawbel Yosef Siegal Steven Smith Scott Weiss Arnold Zar-Kessler, Head of School
Marketing Committee Ari Sussman ’92, Chair Melanie Gerard Danielle Remis Hackel Sylvia Haber Karen Kipman Stephanie Maroun Institutional Advancement Associate Natalie Matus Associate Head for Institutional Advancement Ashley Porath Cindy Roche Carol Rumpler, Director of Admission Shira Strosberg, Director of Communications
Reaching Higher! Oversight Committee Lauri Union, Chair Carolyn Flammey Director of Finance and Operations Boris Groysberg Natalie Matus Associate Head for Institutional Advancement Sanford Remz Barbara Shea Associate Head for Program and Instruction Andria Weil, President, Board of Trustees Arnold Zar-Kessler, Head of School
Finance Committee Lauri Union, Chair Isaac Edry Carolyn Flammey Director of Finance and Operations Michael Gerard Jonathan Greer Roger Klein Jeffrey Mittleman Nelson Stacks Andria Weil, President, Board of Trustees Chris Wyett Arnold Zar-Kessler, Head of School
Audit Committee Jay Pearlstein, Chair Carolyn Flammey Director of Finance and Operations Sari Rapkin Andria Weil, President, Board of Trustees Sharlene Wolf Chris Wyett Arnold Zar-Kessler, Head of School
Committee for Trustees Terri Brown Preuss, Chair Chrysanthi Gikas Jerald Korn Sandy Remz Abby Sosland Larry Tobin Andria Weil, President, Board of Trustees Arnold Zar-Kessler, Head of School
Head Search Advisory Committee Rabbi Marc Baker Michael Bohnen Terri Brown Preuss Arieh Coll Marc Gary Shira Goodman Esti Kassiff Amy Kruglak Rabbi Daniel Liben Taren Metson Arlene Remz Yakir Siegal
Head Search Committee Alan Leifer Linda Mann Simansky Co-Chairs Greg Lipper Rebecca Cole Lurie ’93 Joshua Margolis ’80 Yael Miller ’73 Barbara Shea Associate Head for Program and Instruction Andria Weil, President, Board of Trustees Nancy Werner, Faculty
Alumni Parent Committee Aviva Jezer, Chair Carolynn Levy Stephanie Maroun Laura Rice Tammy Schneider Sara Smolover
Financial Aid Policy Review Committee Lauri Union, Chair Carolyn Flammey, Director of Finance and Operations Jeffrey Mittleman Yakir Siegal Rose Turner, Financial Analyst Andy Vidal, Controller
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Schechter Connectors Lindsey Polivy, Chair Iris Alpert Dina Hirshfeld-Becker & Ron Becker Libby Bergman Arlene Bryer, Director of Annual Giving Jennifer & Charles Cohen Amy Comander Karen Dines Jennifer Dolgoff Ilana Edry Maura Epstein Rachel & Refael Fadlon Suzanne Finder Shira Fishman ’91 Jennifer Friedberg Meltzner Lulu Friedman Diona Fulton Melanie Gerard Dana Gerbie-Klein Alicia Goldin Robin & Wayne Goldstein Danielle Remis Hackel Amy Hanna Yael Hoffman Yael Joseph Rachel Kadish Kim Kaplan-Gross Galit Konstantine Lauren Korn Emily Lazar Robin & Erez Leshem Shira Lewin Shelly Levy Sheryl Levy Barbra Litwin-Cutler Marina Livshits Luba Loewenberg Ronnie & Tamir Luria
Rebecca & Adam Lurie Serena Madar Natalie Matus Associate Head for Institutional Advancement Ken Metzger Andrea & Oren Milgram Sharon Mishkin Ephi Most Terri Myers Rabbi Tracy Nathan Stacey Nathanson Lauren Paris Jessica Pearlman Shira Ravera Natania Remba Rebecca Roiter Rachele Rosi Julie Ross Nancy Sasson Lieba & Dan Savitt Tammy Schneider Heidi Schwartz Debby Shure Gabrielle & Ben Sigel Vivien Singer Jennifer Skolnick Rachel Sohn Ayelet Sternberg Vered Strapp ’93 Shira Strosberg, Director of Communications Sandy Taub Lauri Union Ayelet Vainstein Sharon Wanunu Rachel Weinstein Mari Weisman Sharon Winn Micah Zimring
Eighth grade students pack food for families in need on the Israel Study Tour
2013-14 Parent Association Leadership Sherry Brettschneider Maura Epstein Co-Chairs Sylvia Haber Serena Madar Hesed Community Sharon Waller Intermediate Division Liaison Luba Loewenberg Lower School Liaison Barry Kann Middle Division Liaison Rachel Sohn Treasurer
2013-2014 PA Committee Chairs Pam Adelstein Rachel Coben Alison Cohen Michael Crystal Maura Epstein Ted Folkman Meri Geisberg Melanie Gerard Chrysanthi Gikas Lucy Goodhart Lisa Joseph Lauren Korn Marina Livshits Stephanie Maroun Sharon Mishkin Stacey Nathanson Jim Noonan-Sloan Lindsey Polivy Kim Schawbel Heidi Schwartz Debra Shure Vivien Singer Jennifer & Jason Skolnick Rachel Sohn Sandy Taub
Grade Representatives Ron Becker Melanie Gerard Lisa Joseph Lauren Korn Beth Kozinn Shira Lewin, Director of Alumni Relations Barbra Litwin-Cutler Tammy Schneider Heidi Schwartz Gabrielle Sigel Rachel Sohn Abby Sosland Sandy Taub Nyna Urovitch Sandrine Vanderlinden Bess Weiskopf Sharon Winn
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2013-14 Room Parents Revital Benaim Kim Burd Laurie Chorev Amy Commander Rachel Fadlon Suzanne Finder Tobey Finkel Shira Fishman ’91 Kerry Folkman Jenny Friedberg Lulu Friedman Sharon Goldstein ’86 Yael Hoffman Sage ’91 Galit Konstantine Jessica Kram Sheryl Levy Ronnie Luria Andrea Milgram Ephi Most Terri Myers Stacey Nathanson Jacalyn Raby Rachele Rosi-Kessel Julie Ross Rachel Scott ’92, Hesed Ali Sherman-Kadish Miriam Weiss
Cast photo, eighth-grade production of Aladdin
Gan Shelanu Audrey Winter-Driben, Co-Chair Karen Kipman, Co-Chair Lindsey Polivy, Social Chair Rachel Scott ’92, Hesed Shira Strosberg Hesed
Room Parents Eiffat Karp Janna Sneider Lilach Hershkovitz Alicia Goldin
Providing the best education possible
Science Fair 2014
“Helping to achieve educational excellence for the children in the Schechter community is a priority for us. Providing the best education possible for our children is one of the most valuable gifts that we can give to them.” – Barbara and Ellis Morris, Schechter parents Schechter is proud to participate in Generations, a national initiative to provide long-term sustainability for Jewish day schools by helping them grow their endowments. The Generations Campaign raises funds through both outright and legacy gifts. There are many ways to give through this campaign – through an outright gift to the endowment, by making a bequest, designating Schechter as beneficiary of your IRA, gifting a life insurance policy or establishing a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust. The Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE) and the Avi Chai Foundation are partnering with us in this program. To learn how you can help strengthen the school for generations to come, please contact Natalie Matus, Associate Head of Institutional Advancement at (617) 630-4617. 23
2 0 1 4 A N N U A L C A M PA I G N D O N O R S * Chai Society
Nedivim
Honorable Menschen
($18,000+)
($5,000 - $9,999)
($2,500 - $3,599)
Anonymous (3) Gerald Entine Euro Pro Sharon Mishkin & Mark Rosenzweig Yrina & Mark Barrocas Sherry Brettschneider & Steven Gruber Fisher Family Foundation Fund Lisa Rosenbaum & Ron Fisher Rita & Herbert Gann Goodman Gardenswartz Tzedakah Fund Shira Goodman & Rabbi Wesley Gardenswartz Sallie & Jay Hirshberg Joseph & Rae Gann Charitable Foundation Barbara & Ellis Morris Gigi & Michael ’75 Pucker Barbara & Frank Resnek Lauri Union & Stanley Rosenzweig Rosalyn & Richard Slifka
Lisa Goldberg & Roy Barr Berk Family Charitable Gift Fund Ellen & Michael Berk Century Bank The Sloane Family Bernice & Raymond Coll Helen Cyker Lori Polachek & Neil Denbow Brenda & Harvey Freishtat Susannah Goodman in memory of her father George J.W. Goodman Lynne & Jonathan Greer Vicky & Joshua ’89 Hausman Lela & Norman Jacoby Elizabeth & Daniel Jick Lori & Frederic Leif Mark S. and Donna R. Leventhal Family Foundation, Inc. Donna & Mark Leventhal Lisa Riegel Livstone & Mitchell Livstone Musicant-Cohen Family Fund Myra Musicant & Howard Cohen Barbara Widett & Gerald Rosen Aviva Rosenzweig Eva Bellin & Frank Schwartz Wendy Schneier Siegal & Yakir Siegal Leslie Bornstein Stacks & Robert Stacks The Beker Foundation Alison & Isaac Judd The Shifra Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Abby Sosland & Mark Goodman Lisa Resnek Wyett & Christopher Wyett
Kira & Carl Cafaro Judith & Jonathan Chiel Yael Miller ’73 & Stuart Cole Debra and Gerald Bickoff Family Fund Debra & Gerald Bickoff Janine & Jevin Eagle Ilana & Isaac Edry Helen & Martin Flusberg Rachel & Allan Goldstein Janice & Stanley Goldstein Lisa & Ami Joseph Susanne & R. James Klingenstein Esty R. Lobovits ’90 Judith Slovin & Roger Lowenstein Efrat & Ram Metser Pamela ’85 & Jeffrey Mittleman Rabbi Suzanne & Andy Offit Gail & Jay Pearlstein Sharon Perkulis & Jhonatan Rotberg Steven Smith Ronit & Alex Smolyar Laurie & Alan Starr Marjorie Tichnor Mari ’85 & David Weisman Chrysanthi Gikas & David Wihl
Shomrim ($10,000 - $17,999)
Anonymous (1) Arlene & Haldon Bryer Lisa Popik Coll & Arieh Coll Relly & Brent Dibner Rachel & David Fine Willie Goldwasser Marla Choslovsky & Paul E. Greenberg Gross/Klar Fund Janice Gross & Stephen Klar Margot & Fred Kann Marcy & Adam Kramer Lizbeth & George Krupp Leifer Family Fund Marcia & Alan Leifer Louis & Ida Selib Memorial Fund Cynthia & William Marcus Michael & Phyllis Hammer Fund Phyllis Hammer Mona & Sol Polachek Rachel Goldstein and James Elkind Family Fund Rachel Goldstein & James Elkind Blanche & Neil Sosland Andria & Eric Weil Sybil Union & Carlos Zukowski z’’l
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Manhigim ($3,600 - $4,999)
Shlomo Barr Joshua Blachman Elizabeth Brody Gluck & Ronald Gluck Greg Lipper Fund Greg Lipper Jessica & Joshua Hamermesh Carol Harris & Robert Kann Trudy & Barry Karger Alisa & Glenn Levine Susan & Joel Lewin Sandra & Nathaniel Margolis ’77 Max Bearon 1978 Charitable Trust
Honor Society ($1,000 - $2,499)
Anonymous (4) Lisa Spiegel & David Abotbool Sharon & Martin Abrahamson Alan Edelman & Debbie Sosland-Edelman Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Debbie Sosland-Edelman & Alan Edelman Deborah Astor Elizabeth Pollock & Rabbi Elan ’96 Babchuck Beth Backer Daniel Backer Rabbi Judith Bardack Beth Kozinn & Glenn Barest Lucy Goodhart & Gordon Bennett Ruth Nemzoff & Harris Berman Leslie & Paul Blachman Marc Bloostein Adina Astor ’85 & Kevin Bolan Chelsea Hebrew Free School Endowment Fund Miri & Michael Chorev Harriet & Alan Cole
Suzanne & David Diamond David Moeser Trust Lee Eisenberg ’91 Terri & Solomon Eisenberg Judy Israel Elkin & Rabbi Joshua Elkin Ann & Myron Falchuk Karen & Eduardo Finkielsztein Gala & Samuel Finkielsztein Cheri Fox Fred & Sarah Lipsky Foundation Linda & Michael Frieze Lori & Michael Gilman Joyce & Mark Goldweitz Lillian & Richard Gray Amy Gilman & Joshua Grodin ’97 Eleanor & Martin Gross Sylvia & Mitchell Haber Danielle Remis Hackel & Michael Hackel Lorie & Richard Hamermesh Amy & Rick Hanna Navah & Rabbi Jules Harlow Oshrat & Shimon Hason Eleanor Menzin & David Hepner Phyllis Herschenfeld Miriam & Avi Hoffman Zona & Martin Hoffman Edith Goldman & Morton Hoffman Sharon Waller & Albert Hyman Diane & Robert Jaye Jeffrey & Mindy Sosland Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Mindy & Jeffrey Sosland Aviva Jezer Joshua & Jane Sosland Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Jane & Joshua Sosland Kadish Family Charitable Fund Anna & Lawrence Kadish Abby & Arthur Kalotkin Beth Silverman & Barry Kann Amy & Carl Kruglak Betty & Charles Lebovitz Caroline Reeves & James Lee Eve Lewinger ’80 Lewis M. & Josephine A. Schneider Fund Josephine & Lewis Schneider Susan & Kurt Linden Luba & Benjamin Loewenberg Maor Foundation Judith Linden & Stephen Marcus Sara Schutzman & Joshua Margolis ’80
Margaret & Marvin Menzin Taren & Ralph Metson Michael & Joyce Bohnen Fund Joyce & Michael Bohnen Rabbi Robert Miller Dorie Alexander Mufson & Michael Mufson Lauren & Jonathan Paris Parritz Family Charitable Fund Nancy & Harold Parritz Carol Saivetz & Harry Penn Terri Brown Preuss & Gil Preuss Jill Eskenazi & Eswar Priyadarshan Pucker Gift Fund Leslie Zients & Kenneth Pucker ’77 Jacalyn Rosenblatt & Benjamin Raby Arlene & Sanford Remz Diane & Martin Richler Cindy Klein Roche & Sean Roche Susie & Howie Rodenstein Diane & Ira Rubtchinsky Marcia Ruderman Elizabeth Schrayer Schwaber & Jeffrey Schwaber ’75 Jacqueline & Martin Shaevel Robin & Peter Shaevel Helen Shapiro Mary Ann McDonough & Lester Shoap Doreen & Matthew Skolnick Betsy & Martin Solomon Rachel & David Sosland Jenna Andelman & Gavin Steyn Jessica Gray ’96 & Ari Sussman ’92 The Cheryl Spencer Foundation Irma & Aaron Spencer The Selma Lee and Daniel Weiss Charitable Fund Selma Lee & Daniel Weiss Roz Garber Toledano & Allan Toledano Keren Veisblatt Toledano & Michael Toledano ’00 Jessica Lissy & Jeffrey Trey ’83 Varda and Neal Farber Fund Varda & Neal Farber Pamela & Mark Weinfeld Sharon & Reuben Weinstein Pamela Adelstein & Michael Weissmann Elizabeth Hait & Kenneth Wener Wendy Williams Carol Steinberg & Peter Yaffe Cantor Lorel & Arnold Zar-Kessler
Grade 6 students at Teva Learning Center in Connecticut which provides students with an overnight Jewish environmental educational experience
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Current Parent Donors
Science Fair 2014
Anonymous (6) Lisa Spiegel & David Abotbool Yafa & Eytan Arkin Susannah Heschel & James Aronson Beth Backer Daniel Backer Aimee Pollack-Baker & Michael Baker Beth Kozinn & Glenn Barest Lisa Goldberg & Roy Barr Julie & Jacob Barth Lucy Goodhart & Gordon Bennett Berk Family Charitable Gift Fund Ellen & Michael Berk Susan & David Bernat ’72 Cantor Gaston Bogomolni Adina Astor ’85 & Kevin Bolan Marcia & Tamir Borensztajn Arlene & Haldon Bryer Kira & Carl Cafaro Tehila & Ian Cherubino Laurie & Roy Chorev Jennifer & Charles Cohen Yonit & Boaz Cohen Eleonora Coleman Lisa Popik Coll & Arieh Coll Amy & Jason Comander Karen & Michael Crystal Barbra Litwin-Cutler & Corey Cutler Tieu-Bich Nguyen & Ari Day ’80 Lori Polachek & Neil Denbow Karen & Tevyah Dines ’79 Audrey Winter-Driben & Bruce Driben Tamar & Jonathan Duke-Cohan Janine & Jevin Eagle Ilana & Isaac Edry Liron Shkori Eloul & Yarom Eloul Maura & Mark Epstein Euro Pro Sharon Mishkin & Mark Rosenzweig Yrina & Mark Barrocas Sherry Brettschneider & Steven Gruber Karen & David Farbman Suzanne Maya Finder & Avi Finder Tobey & Grant Finkel Sherene Michlin & Robert Finkel Karen & Eduardo Finkielsztein Jill & Michael Fischer Dory & S. Robert Fish Shira & Michael Fishman ’91 Kerry & Theodore Folkman Doria Kutrubes & Joan Friedman Melanie & Michael Gerard Elizabeth Brody Gluck & Ronald Gluck
I give to Schechter...
“I give to Schechter because as both an alumna and a current Schechter parent I have the opportunity each day to see how Schechter provides a positive, supportive and intellectually vibrant framework within which children can develop as citizens both of the Jewish community and the world at large.” – Aliza Phillips-Stoll ‘89, Schechter parent
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Rabbi Nechama Goldberg Alicia Fagen Goldin & Matthew Goldin Sandrine Vanderlinden & Gary Goldmuntz Rachel & Allan Goldstein Sharon ’86 & David Goldstein Robin & Wayne Goldstein Connie Roberts & Alan Gopen Lisa & Kenneth Gordon Michelle Rosen & Shai Gozani Lynne & Jonathan Greer Kimberley Kaplan-Gross & Michael Gross Gross/Klar Fund Janice Gross & Stephen Klar Stacy & David Grossman Liliya & Boris Groysberg Sylvia & Mitchell Haber Danielle Remis Hackel & Michael Hackel Jessica & Joshua Hamermesh Amy & Rick Hanna Sharonna & Hen Haras Heather Zacker & David Harlow Regina LaRocque & Jason Harris Oshrat & Shimon Hason Galit & Michael Heimlich Eleanor Menzin & David Hepner Marina Livshits & Michael Hiam Sallie & Jay Hirshberg Laura & Richard Hodin Sharon Waller & Albert Hyman Lisa & Ami Joseph Yael & Ami Joseph Beth Silverman & Barry Kann Alison Cohen & Kenneth Kaplan Eiffat & Evan Karp Anna & David Katsnelson Leah Oko & Carl Katz Rachel ’97 & David Katz Rachele Rosi & Adam Kessel Laura Klein Galit & Yoel Konstantine Lauren & Jerald Korn Camille & Darrell Kotton Marcy & Adam Kramer Sara Smolover & Lawrence Kraus Amy & Carl Kruglak Shari & Stewart Lecker Lori & Frederic Leif Robin ’87 & Erez Leshem Sharon & Ofer Levy Bonnie Marmor Linden & Benjamin Linden ’84 Lisa Riegel Livstone & Mitchell Livstone Luba & Benjamin Loewenberg
Sheryl & Mario Lopez Ronnie & Tamir Luria Rebecca ’93 & Adam Lurie Serena & Nir Madar Rabbi Amy Bardack & Jared Magnani Judith Linden & Stephen Marcus Sara Schutzman & Joshua Margolis ’80 Sandra & Nathaniel Margolis ’77 Stephanie & Alfred Maroun Yavilah & Pinchas McCoy Keren McGinity Jennifer Friedberg Meltzner & Geoffrey Meltzner Efrat & Ram Metser Kiran & Jeff Milunsky Pamela ’85 & Jeffrey Mittleman Barbara & Ellis Morris Rosalind & Mark Nissenbaum James & Dennis Noonan-Sloan Lindsey & Devin O’Brien Ilana & Bradley Orelowitz Steven Ostrovitz Sarah Ovadia Lauren & Jonathan Paris Lena Parvex Rachel Krongrad Pemstein & David Pemstein ’81 Bari & Charles Popkin Emery Moskowitz-Porath & Ashley Porath Terri Brown Preuss & Gil Preuss Jacalyn Rosenblatt & Benjamin Raby Shira & Mark Ravera Natania Remba Cindy Klein Roche & Sean Roche Heidi Paisner-Roffman & Noah Roffman Lorena Lerner & Cantor Elias Rosemberg Lauri Union & Stanley Rosenzweig Sharon Perkulis & Jhonatan Rotberg Carol & John Rumpler Yael Hoffman Sage ’91 & Jesse Sage ’90 Lieba & Daniel Savitt Kim & Arthur Schawbel Tamar & Craig Schneider Iris & Chen Schor Heidi & Eric Schwartz Eva Bellin & Frank Schwartz Rachel ’92 & Adam Scott Jane & Igal Seagal Nancy & Jeffrey Selig Robin & Peter Shaevel Karen & Eddie Shammay Ruhama & Yossi Shitrit Wendy Schneier Siegal & Yakir Siegal
Gabrielle & Benjamin Sigel Anna Thorner & Daniel Silver Linda Mann Simansky & Harold Simansky Jennifer & Jason Skolnick Rabbi Tracy Nathan & Rabbi Scott Slarskey Steven Smith Ronit & Alex Smolyar Rachel & Jeremy Sohn Laurie & Alan Starr Jenna Andelman & Gavin Steyn Aliza Phillips-Stoll ’89 & Ira Stoll Shira & Nathaniel Strosberg Stacey & Warren Suckerman Cecile Yoon-Tarlie & Martin Tarlie Sandra & Edward Taub The Beker Foundation Alison & Isaac Judd The Shifra Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Abby Sosland & Mark Goodman Shira Lewin & Aaron Tillman Silvina Hanono Wachman & Joshua Wachman Margo Wald Jaqueline & David Waller Andria & Eric Weil Pamela & Mark Weinfeld Bess & Andrew Weiskopf Mari ’85 & David Weisman Rachel & Scott Weiss Pamela Adelstein & Michael Weissmann Elizabeth Hait & Kenneth Wener Gillian & Selwyn Wies Chrysanthi Gikas & David Wihl Nyna Urovitch & David Williams Sharon & Gradon Winn Ellen & Scott Wittlin Sharlene & Scott Wolf Lisa Resnek Wyett & Christopher Wyett Ofer Eyal-Yahalom & Raphael Yahalom Emily Pick & Ari Zacepitzky Katharina Licht & Jonathan Zatlin Anne Bellows & Nathan Zielonka Vivien Singer & Howard Zilber Sarah Clark & Micah Zimring
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2014 Alumni Parent Donors Anonymous (6) Karen & Richard Abrahams Sharon & Martin Abrahamson Roberta Isberg & Seth Alper Meryl & Rabbi Alan Alpert Sheila Lewinger Arons & Bruce Arons Susannah Heschel & James Aronson Geila & Martin Aronson Deborah Astor Smadar Babchuck Elena Balban Lisa Goldberg & Roy Barr Julie & Jacob Barth Lauren & Brian Baskir Adena Cohen-Bearak & Arnold Bearak Ivy Feuerstadt & Barry Becken Rabbi Alfred Benjamin Varda & Shmuel Ben-Meir Mona & Michael Bennett Berk Family Charitable Gift Fund Ellen & Michael Berk Ruth Nemzoff & Harris Berman Susan & David Bernat ’72 Robin & Nathan Birnbaum Leslie & Paul Blachman Black O’Neal Donor Advised Fund Susan Black & Richard O’Neal Laura & Steven Black Julia Greenstein & Paul Bleicher Marc Bloostein Mollyann & Peter Blumenthal Jodi Abbott & Robert Brown Arlene & Haldon Bryer Brenda & Louis Caplan Leah & David Chernov Judith & Jonathan Chiel Julie & David Chivo Louise Citron Harriet & Alan Cole Yael Miller ’73 & Stuart Cole Lisa Popik Coll & Arieh Coll Margery Gann & Chester Conrad Donna & Arnold Cover Susan & Bruce Creditor Karen & Michael Crystal Marsha & Allen Cymerman Ann & Herbert Daitch Roberta & Alan Daskin Lloyd David Linda & Jonathan Davis Debra and Gerald Bickoff Family Fund Debra & Gerald Bickoff Esther & Bruce Dezube Suzanne & David Diamond 28
Relly & Brent Dibner Marlene & Harry Dodyk Carol Wool & Herbert Dreyer Tamar & Jonathan Duke-Cohan Janine & Jevin Eagle Jill & Steven Ebstein Susan & Ehud Edni Ilana & Isaac Edry Terri & Solomon Eisenberg Judy Israel Elkin & Rabbi Joshua Elkin Gerald Entine Edith & Roy Ettlinger Elise Richman Ezekiel & David Ezekiel Trudy Shulman Fagen & Lester Fagen Ann & Myron Falchuk Karen & David Farbman Judith Bolton-Fasman & Kenneth Fasman Rena Gray Fein & Robert Fein Aleksandra & Vadim Feldman Naomi & Robert Figman Rachel & David Fine Sharlene & Richard Finkel Linda Jason & Andrew Fischer Jill & Michael Fischer Fisher Family Foundation Fund Lisa Rosenbaum & Ron Fisher Judy & David Flad Carolyn & Steven Flammey Helen & Martin Flusberg Deborah & Jonathan Forman Cheri Fox Brenda & Harvey Freishtat Debra & Bernard Friedland Sharon Walach-Gale & M. Elon Gale Florence Gallop Rita & Herbert Gann Jody & David Gastfriend Susan & Wayne Gelfman Robin & Phillip Gendelman Lori & Michael Gilman Miriam Gilman Elizabeth Brody Gluck & Ronald Gluck Josette & Louis Goldish Marilyn Goldman Rachel & Allan Goldstein Janice & Stanley Goldstein Robin & Wayne Goldstein Joyce & Mark Goldweitz Estelle & Guy Gomolka Goodman Gardenswartz Tzedakah Fund Shira Goodman & Rabbi Wesley Gardenswartz Miriam & Dennis Gordan Paula & James Gould
Lillian & Richard Gray Marla Choslovsky & Paul Greenberg Greg Lipper Fund Greg Lipper Nancy Nozick-Grodin & Michael Grodin Kimberley Kaplan-Gross & Michael Gross Gross/Klar Fund Janice Gross & Stephen Klar Stacy & David Grossman Deborah z’’l & Howard Guthermann Jill Anne Jacobs & Frederic Haber Heather Zacker & David Harlow Galit & Michael Heimlich Hilary & Marc Hershman Judy & Chayim Herzig-Marx Marina Livshits & Michael Hiam Esther & Gerald Hiller Esther Rosenman-Hochman & Richard Hochman Laura & Richard Hodin Miriam & Avi Hoffman Edith Goldman & Morton Hoffman Carole & Samuel Jabbawy Susan & Frederic Jacobs Lisa & Neil Jacobson Robin & Jerold Jaeger Shoshana & Zvi Jalfin Dahlia Rudavsky & Robert Jampol Diane & Robert Jaye Aviva Jezer Elizabeth & Daniel Jick Cyd & Norman Josephy Helen & Sidney Kadish Richard Kagan Abby & Arthur Kalotkin Carol Harris & Robert Kann Alison Cohen & Kenneth Kaplan Trudy & Barry Karger Jo Ann David-Kasdan & Menachem Kasdan Beverly Schwartz-Katsh & M. Ethan Katsh Sharon & Marshall Katz Laura & Howard Kaufman Susan & Richard Kesner Carol & Ronald Killian Sue Kahn & Daniel Kirschner Susanne & R. James Klingenstein Deborah & Michael Knight Susan & David Kohen Roselyn & Edwin Kolodny Gail & Rabbi Ira Korinow Paulette Korn Nadine Krasnow Sara Smolover & Lawrence Kraus Jacqueline & Michael Kronenberg
Amy & Carl Kruglak Lizbeth & George Krupp Nancy Kummer Suzette & Rabbi Harold Kushner Shelly Levy & Kenneth Lebowitz Shari & Stewart Lecker Lynda Fink & Maury Lederman Caroline Reeves & James Lee Aviva & David Lee-Parritz Leifer Family Fund Marcia & Alan Leifer Rhonda & Eric Levin Vicky & Richard Levin Alisa & Glenn Levine James Levine Adina Kling & Judah Levine Paula Levine Sharon & Ofer Levy Roanne Sragow Licht & Richard Licht Susan & Kurt Linden Lisa & Philip Linden ’80 Evgenya & Leonid Lipchin Roberta & Ronald Loberfeld Lisa Rosenfeld & Alan Lobovits Carolyn Keller & Harvey Lowell Judith Slovin & Roger Lowenstein Penina Magid Roberta Fern & Harvey Mamon Ursula & Rami Mangoubi Eileen & Richard Mankin Susan Rodgin & Warren Manning Davida Manon Cara & Ed Marcus Cynthia & William Marcus Ellen & Gabriel Margolis Stephanie & Alfred Maroun Yavilah & Pinchas McCoy Eve Leeman & Timothy McNerney Barbara & Stephen Merlin Efrat & Ram Metser Taren & Ralph Metson Robin & Kenneth Metzger Michael & Joyce Bohnen Fund Joyce & Michael Bohnen Lisa & Bruce Micley ’66 Ellen & Jonathan Miller Rabbi Robert Miller Sandra & Harold Miller-Jacobs Kiran & Jeff Milunsky Naomi Katz Mintz & Rabbi Lewis Mintz Beth & Michael Moskowitz Dorie Alexander Mufson & Michael Mufson Musicant-Cohen Family Fund Myra Musicant & Howard Cohen
Elaine Nelles Susan Carp-Nesson & Dan Nesson Rosalind & Mark Nissenbaum Judith Novice Roth Rabbi Suzanne & Andy Offit Deborah Platek & Martin Oppenheimer Frances Keech & Jeffrey Orlin Sarah Ovadia Barbara & Daniel Palant Ziva & Joseph Paley Susan & Martin Paley Naomi & Mark Paul Gail & Jay Pearlstein Raylea & Bernard Pemstein Rachel Krongrad Pemstein & David Pemstein ’81 Carol Saivetz & Harry Penn Elana Kling Perkins & Rabbi Carl Perkins Lesley & Robert Perlman David Phillips Miriam Newman & Michael Pinnolis Bari & Charles Popkin Aliza Arzt & Meredith Porter Linda & Gary Portnay Mary Collins & Wesley Potter Marilyn & Ira Prensky Elizabeth & Robert Pressman Terri Brown Preuss & Gil Preuss Priebatsch Family Fund Suzanne Priebatsch Jill Eskenazi & Eswar Priyadarshan Maria Ponsillo & Arthur Rabinowitz Rachel Goldstein and James Elkind Family Fund Rachel Goldstein & James Elkind Judi & Murray Rapaport Mieke Verfaellie & Rabbi Victor Reinstein Judy & Jeffrey Remz Arlene & Sanford Remz Diane & Martin Richler Susie & Howie Rodenstein Karen & Ronald Rosen Anna & Boris Rosenzweig Lauri Union & Stanley Rosenzweig Adrienne Ruch Terri Swartz Russell & David Russell Wendy & Robert Russman-Halperin Yvonne & Barry Sacks Amy & Jay Salinger Susan & Cantor Robert Scherr Tamar & Craig Schneider Jill Schon Evelyne & Jules Schwaber Eva Bellin & Frank Schwartz
Jan & Steven Schwartz Donna & Gary Schweon Sandra Serkess Robin & Peter Shaevel Lesley & Michael Shain Karen & Eddie Shammay Marlene & David Sheena Sue & Joel Sherman Mary Ann McDonough & Lester Shoap Linda & Ira Shoolman Deborah Horwitz & Steven Shoyer Debbie Yanofsky & Steven Shulman Wendy Schneier Siegal & Yakir Siegal Gail & Peter Silberstein Deborah Simkin Randy & David Singer Betsy & Martin Solomon Ruth & Norman Spack Abby & Nelson Stacks Rebecca & Rabbi Barry Starr Julia Rashba-Step & Eugene Step Jenna Andelman & Gavin Steyn Sarah Lederberg Stone & Jordan Stone Gail Kaufman & Rabbi Jeffrey Summit Rabbi Carol Glass & Rabbi Michael Swarttz Abigail Ostow & Arthur Telegen Suzanne Hanser & Alan Teperow Roselyn Garber Toledano & Allan Toledano Helene & Maurice Tuchman Varda and Neal Farber Fund Varda & Neal Farber Maryanne Waldman Andria & Eric Weil Evie Weinstein-Park & Daniel Weinstein Sharon & Reuben Weinstein Joan & Robert Weinstein Debra & Bradley Weiss Rachel & Scott Weiss Gillian & Selwyn Wies Chrysanthi Gikas & David Wihl Nyna Urovitch & David Williams Deborah & David Wolf Michele & Jonathan Wolfman Lisa Resnek Wyett & Christopher Wyett Carol Steinberg & Peter Yaffe Aileen & Scott Yates Judith Yellin Norma & Arnold Zack Sue Anne & Glen Zamansky Cantor Lorel & Arnold Zar-Kessler Barbara & Rabbi Henry Zoob Robin & Orrin Zucker
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Grandparent Donors Barbara & Harvey Adelstein Evelyn Allen Amelia & Owen Allen Fran & Bernie Alpert Lita & Yaacov Arkin Sheila Lewinger Arons & Bruce Arons Joan & Robert Aronson Deborah Astor Rabbi Judith Bardack Shlomo Barr Sandra & Sheldon Bass Shirley & Victor Becker Judy & Murray Berk Patience Berkman Nada & Rabbi Haskell Bernat Susan & Saul Bloostein Rita & Henry Braun Celina & Hy Brettschneider Miriam Brown Judith & Robert Chernaik Jeanette Chiel Miri & Michael Chorev Judith & Richard Clark Claudia & Doug Cohen Harriet & Alan Cole Bernice & Raymond Coll Linda & Robert Cook Natalie & Sheldon Cutler Marilyn & Andre Danesh Sylvia & Ralph Dolgoff Marlene Farbman Doris & Ami Finder Dorothy Fine Dorothy Finkel Sharlene & Richard Finkel Gala & Samuel Finkielsztein Phyllis & Stephen Fish Myrna & Carl Franzblau Florence Gallop Rita & Herbert Gann Tanya & Vladimir Geisberg Miriam Gilman Rhoda & Todd Gladstone Judith & Richard Glaser Maxine & Donald Goldberg Judi & David Goldman Jeanne & David Goldner Roz Goldsmith Rosa & Jacob Goldstein Doris & Martin Goldstein Willie Goldwasser Carmel Gottlieb Charlotte Gross Eleanor & Martin Gross 30
Jeanette & Joseph Gruber Bernard Hamermesh Lorie & Richard Hamermesh Sarita & Shaul Hanono Navah & Rabbi Jules Harlow Phyllis Herschenfeld Helen & Peter Hiam Miriam & Avi Hoffman Rose Hurwitz Neil & Albert Hyman Dorothy & Aron Jablonka Susan & Frederic Jacobs Lela & Norman Jacoby Phina & Nissim Joseph Kathy Judd Kadish Family Charitable Fund Anna & Lawrence Kadish Jane & Joel Kamer Margot & Fred Kann Ellen & Larry Kaplan Trudy & Barry Karger Barbara & Herb Kessel Frances & Robert Kirschner Teri Klein Judith & Isaac Kliger Roselyn & Edwin Kolodny Ann Sandford & Gerd Korman Brenda & David Korn Paulette Korn Barbara & Bernard Kotton Irene & Stan Kovtun Roberta Kozinn Norman Kram Suzette & Rabbi Harold Kushner Betty & Charles Lebovitz Helene & Michael Lehv Betty & Barry Leif Jane & Paul Lemieux Zhanna Volynskaya & Harvey Levy Susan & Joel Lewin Lewis M. & Josephine A. Schneider Fund Josephine & Lewis Schneider Susan & Kurt Linden Rachel & Fred Litwin Sheryl Brecker & Suzanne London Naomi & Carl Lopkin Phyllis & Leonard Magnani Bobbie & Bernie Mann Ellen & Gabriel Margolis Judith & Joe Marmor Zareh & Hasmig Maserejian Marilyn & Richard Mechanic Margaret & Marvin Menzin Taren & Ralph Metson
Michael & Joyce Bohnen Fund Joyce & Michael Bohnen Rabbi Robert Miller Sandra & Harold Miller-Jacobs Mimi & Saul Cohen ATA Fund Mimi & Saul Cohen Lynn & Neal Mooney Jane & Leonard Mulsman Carol & Uriel Oko Maureen & Ivan Orelowitz Dorothy & Rene Osman Cyd & Marvin Ostrovsky Elaine & Paul Paisner Parritz Family Charitable Fund Nancy & Harold Parritz Karen & Allan Pearlman Raylea & Bernard Pemstein David Phillips Illana & Lawrence Phillips Sonja & Theodore Pinsky Mona & Sol Polachek Linda & Ken Polivy Ruth & Peter Preuss Prudence and Michael Thorner Charitable Fund Prudence & Michael Thorner Valerie & Arthur Rabson Eva & Jacob Raby Lynn & Arthur Rauch Anne Jacobs & Charles Reed Ruthann Remis Barbara & Frank Resnek D’Arcy Roche Selma & Martin Roffman Teddy & Eric Roiter Linda Chernin Rosenblatt & David Rosenblatt Judy & Jay Rosenstein Ann & Rabbi Gilbert Rosenthal Aviva Rosenzweig Benita & Bernard Rotman Diane & Ira Rubtchinsky Esteruth & Leonard Rumpler Joan Sanow Toby & Samuel Schawbel Ina & Gus Schlessinger Lillian & Kenneth Schoen Jacqueline & Martin Shaevel Fran & David Shandel Helen Shapiro Marlene & David Sheena Ruth & Elie Shimoni Doreen & Matthew Skolnick Sam Slarskey
Friends Rosalyn & Murray Smith Madeline & Leonard Soave Joan & Alan Sohn Paula & Eliot Sommer Blanche & Neil Sosland Leslie Bornstein Stacks & Robert Stacks Elizabeth Starr Gillian & Manfred Steyn Nina & Alan Stoll Gertrude & Harvey Stoller Myrna & Joseph Strapp Margot Strauss Bernice & Anschel Tarlie Hadassah Tatelman Lorri & Martin Taub The Loewenberg Charitable Fund Ann Krupnick & J. Joseph Loewenberg The Selma Lee and Daniel Weiss Charitable Fund Selma Lee & Daniel Weiss Rhoda & Steve Tillman Roselyn Garber Toledano & Allan Toledano Mae & Myron Tupa Seena Urovitch Mayme & Richard Vineberg Rochelle & Stephen Weil Beverly Weinfeld Bea & Fred Weiskopf Ronald Weiss Susan & Arnold Weiss Brenda & Saul Weissberg Nancy & Dan Weissmann Wendy Williams Deborah Goldberg & Michael Winter Audrey & Harris Yett Cantor Lorel & Arnold Zar-Kessler Jackie & Larry Zeff Robert Zimring Sybil Union & Carlos Zukowski z’’l
Anonymous (2) Alan Edelman & Debbie Sosland-Edelman Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Debbie Sosland-Edelman & Alan Edelman Paula & Frank Aronson Aronson Foundation, Inc. Rabbi Alfred Benjamin Channah Berkovits Laura & Steven Black Susan & Joel Bloom James Blum Beatrice Carp Century Bank The Sloane Family Chelsea Hebrew Free School Endowment Fund Class of 2014 Gift Donna & Arnold Cover Cynthia & Harvey Creem Helen Cyker David Moeser Trust Deena and Michael Friedman Foundation Deena & Michael Friedman Leslie & David Diamond Madelyn & Bruce Donoff Fran Elovitz Rena Gray Fein & Robert Fein Nancy & Peter Finn Fred & Sarah Lipsky Foundation Linda & Michael Frieze Sharon Walach-Gale & M. Elon Gale Cathy Gately Tana Goldberg Susannah Goodman in memory of her father George J.W. Goodman Rosamond & Harvey Grant Jill Greenberg Patricia & Louis Grossman Alexandra Haber ’05 Joan & David Hayes Zona & Martin Hoffman Joel Hurwitz Ida Orlin Fallman/ Sophie Sylvia Orlin Fund Jeffrey & Mindy Sosland Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Mindy & Jeffrey Sosland
Jesse & Larry Tobin Tzedakah Fund Jesse & Larry Tobin Joshua & Jane Sosland Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Jane & Joshua Sosland Reba & Rabbi Reuben Katz Dana Klein Robin & Jay Kroopnick Roberta Alpert & Samuel Kuckley Ruth Lederman Julie King & Dan Levine Ida-Joyce Levine Linda & William Lichtman Louis & Ida Selib Memorial Fund Maor Foundation Mark S. and Donna R. Leventhal Family Foundation, Inc. Donna & Mark Leventhal Max Bearon 1978 Charitable Trust Michael & Phyllis Hammer Fund Phyllis Hammer Lisa & Bruce Micley ’66 Sharon & Lloyd Mintz Carol & Howard Oxman Elaine & Paul Paisner Linda & Gary Portnay Anita z’’l & Sidney Redner Mieke Verfaellie & Rabbi Victor Reinstein Barbara Widett & Gerald Rosen Debora & Alan Rottenberg Phyllis & Samuel Rubinovitz Marcia Ruderman Amy & Jay Salinger Rachel Schoicket Hope & Philip Shir Seymour Rothchild Charitable Remainder Unitrust Ellen & Robert Shuster Judith Simansky Rosalyn & Richard Slifka Rachel & David Sosland The Cheryl Spencer Foundation Irma & Aaron Spencer Brad Thomas Marjorie Tichnor Wallack Family Philanthropic Fund Lisa & Neil Wallack Elaine & Jeffrey Wiesen
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Alumni Donors
* 2013-2014 Schechter Parents
Anonymous ’66 Bruce & Lisa Micley ’68 Michael & Sharon Ross ’69 Joel Chernov & Deborah Skakel ’71 Rabbi Raphael Kanter & Cindy Benson ’71 Daniel Kummer & Lisa Landau ’71 Carl Schwaber ’72 *David & Susan Bernat ’73 Yael Miller & Stuart Cole ’73 Reena Schultz ’75 Michael & Gigi Pucker ’75 Jeffrey Schwaber & Elizabeth Schrayer Schwaber ’76 Varda Rosenblum Makovsky & David Makovsky ’77 Ethan & Amy Corey ’77 Matthew & Andrea Day ’77 *Nathaniel & Sandra Margolis ’77 Pucker Gift Fund Kenneth Pucker & Leslie Zients ’78 Mitchell & Haggith Schwaber ’79 *Tevyah & Karen Dines ’79 Jill & Andy Kawa ’79 Rebecca Kempler Levitt & Mark Levitt ’80 *Ari Day & Tieu-Bich Nguyen ’80 Eve Lewinger ’80 Philip & Lisa Linden ’80 *Joshua Margolis & Sara Schutzman ’80 Aaron Pressman & Whitney Connaughton ’81 *David Pemstein & Rachel Krongrad Pemstein ’83 David & Ruth Abusch-Magder ’83 Danya (Hoffman) & Marc Berman ’83 Ariel (Yellin) & Steven Derringer ’83 Rabbi Charles Savenor & Julie Walpert ’83 Glen & Heather Schwaber ’83 Jeffrey Trey & Jessica Lissy ’84 *Benjamin Linden & Bonnie Marmor Linden ’85 *Adina Astor & Kevin Bolan ’85 Ra’anan Boustan & Leah Platt Boustan ’85 Dana (Levine) & Jason Kunzman ’85 *Pamela (Gilman) & Jeffrey Mittleman ’85 *Mari (Pemstein) & David Weisman ’86 *Sharon (Bohnen) & David Goldstein ’86 Rachel Yellin ’87 Rabbi Jaymee Alpert & Danny Kischel ’87 Matthew & Julie Gann ’87 *Robin (Kolodny) & Erez Leshem ’87 Rebecca (Portnay) & Dan Tamasanis ’88 Joshua Blachman ’88 Nadine Greenfield-Binstock & Andrew Binstock
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Ron Yaar & Agnes Lee Deborah Bohnen & Adam Wall Joshua & Vicky Hausman *Aliza Phillips-Stoll & Ira Stoll Ari Bessendorf & Paola Tacchini Rachel (Kohen) & Josh Heckler Esty R. Lobovits *Jesse Sage & Yael Hoffman (’91) Lee Eisenberg *Shira (Miller-Jacobs) & Michael Fishman Rabbi Ilana Garber & Adam Berkowitz Benjamin Flusberg & Keren Fisher Dafna Hochman Rand & Doug Rand Naomi Manon & Suzanna Randall *Rachel (Zar-Kessler) & Adam Scott Ari Sussman & Jessica Gray (’96) James Davis *Rebecca (Cole) & Adam Lurie Aliza Saivetz Glasser & Daniel Glasser Aaron Goldstein & Jessica Leiken Aron Angel Becky (Wasserman) & James Gilligan Eli & Meg Lederman Shira Milikowsky Solomon & Morgan Sheena Claire Zar-Kessler Heidi (Birnbaum) & Ben Aaronson Rabbi Elan Babchuck & Elizabeth Pollock Lara Freishtat Naomi Hausman Laura (Conrad) & Michael Mandel Lev Natan Julie Falchuk Daniel Forman Shira (Auerbach) & Michael Fox Joshua Grodin & Amy Gilman Aliza Hochman Bloom & Chaim Bloom *Rachel (Chiel) & David Katz Joshua Leffell Amanda (Kohen) & Chris Nowak Miriam Pugh Leora Rodenstein Ezra & Miriam Samet Daniel Weinger Jessica (Gould) & Efraim Yudewitz Sarabeth Berman Jennifer Cohen Matthew Cohen Samuel Kesner Joseph Simons Aviva (Russman-Halperin) & Craig Alpert
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Erica Birnbaum Jenna (Metson) & Jonathan Schilit Jacqueline Schon Gabriel & Jessica Teperow Gina Brandeis Jonathan Elkin Dov Fischer Tamar (Zaidenweber) & Mat Goldblatt Michael Toledano & Keren Veisblatt Molly Cohen Rebecca Cohen Aaron Kaplan Daniel Toledano Jesse Wolf & Jen Wolfman Laura Chiel Jessica Leifer Jacob Levenfeld David Micley Benjamin Park Naomi Forman Oren Mangoubi Jeremy Perkins Daniel Wolf Simona Kaplan Joshua Micley Harry Chiel Sara Eisenberg Alexandra Haber Benjamin Jaeger Adie Jalfin Bradley Baskir Jonathan Held Benjamin Kasdan Tomer Mangoubi Alanna Wolf Alyssa Bickoff Alana Cole Rebecca Gastfriend Talia Greenberg Joseph Haber Morris Greenberg Sarah Schneider Daniel Mangoubi Micah Greenberg
Faculty and Staff Donors Anonymous (2) Ellen & Mark Agulnick Rabbi Amy Bardack & Jared Magnani Joshua & Nili Bartley Varda & Shmuel Ben-Meir Rachael Besser & Rafi Spitzer Cantor Gaston Bogomolni Lisa & Stephen Breit Diane Brienze Arlene & Haldon Bryer Tehila & Ian Cherubino Liz & Allan Chesarone Yonit & Boaz Cohen Lisa & Robert DiAdamo Rebecca Edelman Bill Ferreira Judy & David Flad Carolyn & Steven Flammey Naomi Forman ’03 Eugenia & Leonid Gerstein Janice & Stanley Goldstein Sally Goldstein-Elkind Estelle & Guy Gomolka Vicki & Ron Hadar Susanne Heidt Larry & Loretta Henneberry
Harriet Heyman Samantha Holleran Nancy Housman Shoshana Zvi Jalfin Robert & Diane Jaye Lori Kahn & Arnold Freedman Millie & Jonathan Kateman Rachel ’97 & David Katz Naomi Katz Mintz & Rabbi Lewis Mintz Carole Kaufman Rebecca Kempler Levitt ’79 & Mark Levitt Krysta Kincaid Nurit & Peter Kussell Mary Ellen & Donald Lattig Shosh Levi Shelly Levy & Kenneth Lebowitz Shula Levy Shira Lewin & Aaron Tillman Penina Magid Nechama Malkiel & Toby Reiter Stephanie & Alfred Maroun Natalie & Roger Matus Lindsey & Devin O’Brien Jose Olivo Mindy Pincus & Richard Wagman Judi & Murry Rapaport
Maura & Chad Richards Patricia & James Rigley Diane & Tim Roberts Carol & John Rumpler Daniel & Lieba Savitt Reena Schultz ’73 Barbara & William Shea Ruhama & Yossi Shitrit Randy & David Singer Rabbi Scott Slarskey & Rabbi Tracy Nathan David & Carol Srebnick Shira & Nathaniel Strosberg Amy Sullivan Rose Turner Polly Vernimen Evie Weinstein-Park & Daniel Weinstein Susan & Arnold Weiss Nancy & Josh Werner Stephanie Westenkatz & Lawrence Katz z’’l Phyllis & Richard Wilker David & Deborah Wolf Jesse Wolf ’01 & Jen Wolfman Pamela Yosca Arnold & Cantor Lorel Zar-Kessler
“I support Schechter to ensure that my children have access to the newest technologies, to teachers who are well-versed in the most up-to-date teaching methods and to ensure that every family who wants a Jewish education for their children can afford it.” – Serena Madar, Schechter parent
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Generations Campaign Business Friends and In-Kind Gifts David Beckman DTZ, Inc. Jill & Steven Ebstein Ilana & Isaac Edry Michele Grant Epstein & Jonathan Epstein FACTS Management Co. Rhoda & Todd Gladstone Jacobson Floral Judith Glaser Israel Book Shop, Inc. Lisa & Ami Joseph Legacy Heritage Programming LLC Donna & Mark Leventhal Shula Levy Morgan Stanley Suzanne & Bernard Pucker Jennifer & Jason Skolnick Mira Fayngersh & Gregory Sotnick Wheeler Mechanical Services Lisa Resnek Wyett & Christopher Wyett
Matching Gift Companies Anonymous (1) AXA Advisors Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Carmax Foundation Covidien Employee Matching Gift Program Google Gift Matching Program Highfields Capital Management LP John Hancock Financial Services Marsh & McLennan Companies MFS Matching Gift Program Omgeo Prudential Raytheon Company Matching Gifts for Education Program Trip Advisor LLC Matching Gift Program Wellington Management Company, LLP Matching Gift Program
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Anonymous (3) Sandra & Sheldon Bass Ellen & Michael Berk Adina Astor ’85 & Kevin Bolan Michael Bomstein Nancy & Gary Brandeis Marla Choslovsky & Paul Greenberg Lynne & Jonathan Greer Tobie & Robert Levine Lisa Rosenfeld & Alan Lobovits Beth & Michael Moskowitz Lauri Union & Stan Rosenzweig Linda & Ari Silverman Phyllis & Richard Wilker Wendy Williams Brenda & Arnold Zaltas Cantor Lorel & Arnold Zar-Kessler Arnold Zar-Kessler Fund for the Jewish Future Visionary: $18,000 Gerald Entine Barbara & Ellis Morris Gigi & Michael Pucker Innovator: $10,000 Myra Musicant & Howard Cohen Brenda & Harvey Freishtat Shira Goodman & Rabbi Wesley Gardenswartz Rabbi Suzanne & Andy Offit
Afterschool Enrichment Cooking Class
Sustainer: $5,000 Phyllis Hammer Marcia & Alan Leifer Taren & Ralph Metson Leader: $2,500 Marla Choslovsky & Paul Greenberg Susan & Joel Lewin Bonnie Orlin & Rabbi Abraham Morhaim Enthusiast: $1,000 Arlene & Haldon Bryer Judith & Jonathan Chiel Yael Miller ’73 & Stuart Cole Judy Israel Elkin & Rabbi Joshua Elkin Rachel & David Fine Michelle & Marc Gary Abby Sosland & Mark Goodman Susan & Frederic Jacobs Lela & Norman Jacoby Elizabeth & Daniel Jick Margot & Fred Kann Carol Harris & Robert Kann Janice Gross & Stephen Klar Susan & Kurt Linden Greg Lipper Cynthia & William Marcus Beth & Michael Moskowitz Andrew Perlman Maria Ponsillo & Arthur Rabinowitz Arlene & Sanford Remz Susie & Howie Rodenstein Gilda Slifka Alla & Philip Weisberg Lisa Resnek Wyett & Christopher Wyett
Supporter: $500 Lisa Goldberg & Roy Barr Julia Greenstein & Paul Bleicher Joyce & Michael Bohnen Adina Astor ’85 & Kevin Bolan Ilana & Isaac Edry Rachel Goldstein & James Elkind Ann & Myron Falchuk Varda & Neal Farber Deborah & Jonathan Forman Gann Academy Rosalind Gray Pearl & Paul Kane Trudy & Barry Karger Amy & Carl Kruglak Roanne Sragow Licht & Richard Licht Lisa Rosenfeld & Alan Lobovits Sara Schutzman & Joshua Margolis ’80 Miriam Halperin-Maya & Jakob Maya Efrat & Ram Metser Rabbi Robert Miller Kiran & Jeff Milunsky Gail & Jay Pearlstein Jill Eskenazi & Eswar Priyadarshan Lauri Union & Stanley Rosenzweig Ruth Langer & Jonathan Sarna Carolynn Levy & Alan Sharaf Ayelet & Edgardo Sternberg Marcy & Rabbi David Thomas Marjorie Tichnor Roselyn Garber Toledano & Allan Toledano Andria & Eric Weil Claire Zar-Kessler Naomi Zimbalist Friend: $360 Anita Diamant & Jim Ball Lucy Goodhart & Gordon Bennett Leslie & Paul Blachman Camp Yavneh Chicago Jewish Day School Louise Citron Terri & Solomon Eisenberg Elise Richman Ezekiel & David Ezekiel Rena Gray Fein & Robert Fein Zelda & Elkan Gamzu Cathy Gately Elizabeth Brody Gluck & Ronald Gluck Janice & Stanley Goldstein Lynne & Jonathan Greer Robert Laverdure Alisa & Glenn Levine Zhanna Volynskaya & Harvey Levy Eve Lewinger
Fran Robins Liben & Rabbi Daniel Liben Lisa & Bruce Micley Pamela & Jeffrey Mittleman Anita z’’l & Sidney Redner Linda & Ira Shoolman Lauren & Alan Starr Debbie & Joel Sussman Suzanne Hanser & Alan Teperow Mindy Pincus & Richard Wagman Contributor: $180 Sharon & Martin Abrahamson Michael Appel Paula & Frank Aronson Deborah Astor Lauren & Brian Baskir Paola Tacchini & Ari Bessendorf Beth & Howard Birnbaum Joanie & Sandy Block Lisa & Stephen Breit Reena Spicehandler & Jeremy Brochin Candace & Barry Sloane Combined Jewish Philanthropies Lloyd David Linda & Jonathan Davis Lori Polachek & Neil Denbow Marlene & Harry Dodyk Ruth & Barry Ehrlich Karen & David Farbman Sharon Feiman-Nemser Dory & S. Robert Fish Michael & Shira Fishman Judy & David Flad Carolyn & Steven Flammey Sara Frim Forman & Russell Forman Cheri Fox Ellen & William Gertzog Sheila & Norman Goldberg Rachel & Allan Goldstein Sharon & David Goldstein Lillian & Richard Gray Stacy & David Grossman Chasiah Haberman Heather Zacker & David Harlow Hilary & Marc Hershman Esther Rosenman-Hochman & Richard Hochman Miriam & Avi Hoffman Roberta & Kenneth Hoffman Linda & Bernard Horn Ronda & Joshua Jacobson Beth Silverman & Barry Kann Rachel & David Katz Amelia Welt Katzen & Joshua Katzen
Raquel & Bernardino Kopcow Sara Smolover & Lawrence Kraus Lori & Frederic I. Leif Ellen Jawitz & Robert Leikind Mardi & Ben Loeterman Luba & Benjamin Loewenberg Carolyn Keller & Harvey Lowell Rabbi Amy Bardack & Jared Magnani Patricia & Daniel Margolis Marc Margolius Natalie & Roger Matus Sandra & Harold Miller-Jacobs Janet Buchwald & Joel Moskowitz Ziva & Joseph Paley PEJE Elana Kling Perkins & Rabbi Carl Perkins David Phillips Bari & Charles Popkin Terri Brown Preuss & Gil Preuss Suzanne & Bernard Pucker Judy & Jeffrey Remz Diane & Martin Richler Francine & Rabbi Donald Rossoff Stephanie & Rabbi Benjamin Samuels Lieba & Daniel Savitt Linda & Richard Schaye Josephine & Lewis Schneider Tamar & Craig Schneider Barbara & William Shea Steven Smith Betsy & Martin Solomon Jessica Gray ’96 & Ari Sussman ’92 The Rashi School Shira Lewin & Aaron Tillman Anne & Rabbi Moshe Waldoks Beverly Weinfeld Elaine & Jeffrey Wiesen Donor: $54 Ellen & Mark Agulnick Roberta Isberg & Seth Alper Deborah Andrews Dina Hirshfeld-Becker & Ronald Becker Patience Berkman Susan & Carl Blanchard Susan & Joel Bloom Judy & John Bresnahan Claire & Daniel Caine Judith & Robert Chernaik Katherine Cox & Joyce Chertow Tehila & Ian Cherubino Yonit & Boaz Cohen Esther Cohen Harriet & Alan Cole 35
Generations Campaign, continued Margery Gann & Chester Conrad Sarita Brouwer & David Diamond Karen & Tevyah Dines Jill & Steven Ebstein Janet Zerlin Fagan & Mark Fagan Marina & Roman Fayngersh Myrna & Carl Franzblau Melanie & Michael Gerard Hilary & Allan Greenberg Sharon & Michael Haselkorn Susanne Heidt Constance & Peter Hutton Independent Thinking Jewish Community Day School Stacey & Allen Kamer Millie & Jonathan Kateman Sheila Katz Carole Kaufman Margaret Kelley Carol & Ronald Killian Rabbi Jaymee Alpert & Danny Kischel Jamie Klein Roselyn & Edwin Kolodny Brenda & David Korn Suzette & Rabbi Harold Kushner Esther & Yosef Landesman Lynda Fink & Maury Lederman Sara Abromson-Leeman & Joel Leeman Aliza Yellin Lerner & Jon Lerner Kate Liberman Roberta Fern & Harvey Mamon Ursula & Rami Mangoubi Amy Dockser Marcus & Ronen Marcus Stephanie & Alfred Maroun Mary & Gary Melnick Minou & David Michlin Susan Carp-Nesson & Dan Nesson Rebecca Betensky & Jeremy Newberger Susan & Martin Paley Carol & Jeffrey Pankin Lesley & Robert Perlman Mary Collins & Wesley Potter Bonnie & Lewis Regelman Ina & Gerald Regosin Nahama Reinherz Mieke Verfaellie & Rabbi Victor Reinstein Janet & Jonathan Rhodes Patricia & James Rigley Sharon Perkulis & Jhonatan Rotberg Amy & Richard Sands Cheryl & Charles Scott Rabbi Tracy Nathan & Rabbi Scott Slarskey Linda & Bill Smith
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Nancy Rigelhaudt Smith & Howard Smith Rachel Boyar & Michael Smookler Mira Fayngersh & Gregory Sotnick Sherry Grossman & Allen Spivack Temple Emunah Temple Reyim Jaqueline & David Waller Ronald Weiss Elizabeth Hait & Kenneth Wener Phyllis & Benjamin Wexler Phyllis & Richard Wilker Deborah & David Wolf Debra & Mark Zar Sarah Clark & Micah Zimring Mensch: $18 Heidi & Ben Aaronson Karen & Richard Abrahams Smadar Babchuck Adena Cohen-Bearak & Arnold Bearak Ivy Feuerstadt & Barry Becken Lynn Bikofsky Mollyann & Peter Blumenthal Gina Brandeis Celina & Hy Brettschneider Diane Brienze Toby & Fred Canton Liz & Allan Chesarone Jeanette Chiel Meda Turetsky & Ted Cohen Ann & Herbert Daitch Ariel & Steven Derringer Marian & Burton Ehrlich Marlene Farbman Lori Kahn & Arnold Freedman Robin & Wayne Goldstein Robin & Gil Graff Morris Greenberg ’08 Talia Greenberg ’07 Marion Gribetz Tal ’95 & Sydney Gross ’95 Vicki & Ron Hadar Harriet Heyman Rose Hurwitz Shoshana & Zvi Jalfin Sally & Nathan Kaitz Cindy Benson & Rabbi Raphael Kanter Mary & Paul Keaney Rebecca Kempler Levitt ’79 & Mark Levitt Teri Klein Gail & Rabbi Ira Korinow Nurit & Peter Kussell Julie & David Leavitt Shelly Levy & Kenneth Lebowitz
Amir Ledani Shira Ledani Jennifer Leonard-Schaffstein Shosh Levi Yelena Livshits Margie Matross Ronit Ledani & Segev Mazovskiy Joanne & David McAvoy Carol Mellett Jennifer Friedberg Meltzner & Geoffrey Meltzner Joanne Camann & Stuart Mentzer Roanne Miller Rinat & Elan Noy Ephrat Most & Sheldon Oppenheim Nancy & Harold Parritz Jeremy Perkins ’03 Leora Perkins ’01 Carol & Phillip Powell Elizabeth & Robert Pressman Judi & Murray Rapaport Nechama Malkiel & Toby Reiter Natania Remba Lisa Rivo Selma & Martin Roffman Adrienne Ruch Julie Walpert & Rabbi Charles Savenor Shoshana & Rabbi Joseph Schultz Reena Schultz Lesley & Michael Shain Ellen & Robert Shuster Linda & Peter Silverstein Deborah Simkin Rabbi Elyse & David Small Gertrude & Harvey Stoller Joyce Krensky & David Strauss Gail Kaufman & Rabbi Jeffrey Summit Rose Turner Polly Vernimen Brina Waldoks Nancy & Josh Werner Esther White Sharlene & Scott Wolf Talia Liben Yarmush & Gabriel Yarmush Mary Ellen Zappulla Keith Zar
Thank you to our generous donors, volunteer leadership and volunteers.
2013-2014 Library Gifts Lisa Spiegel & David Abotbool Mollyann & Peter Blumenthal Yakov Dov & Howard Merlin Julie Ross & Brett Fasullo Lulu & Ronnie Friedman Stacey & Allen Kamer Sandra & Nathaniel Margolis ’77 Stacey & Larry Nathanson Eva & Jacob Raby Judi & Murray Rapaport Barbara & William Shea SSDS Teachers Alliance Sondra Kaminsky & Kenneth Wadness Bess & Andrew Weiskopf Susan & Arnold Weiss Phyllis & Richard Wilker
“I view donations to Schechters as an investment in our children. Our best hope for a thriving Jewish community is educating the next generation in our religion, ethics and culture.” – Jay Pearlstein, alumni parent
JACOB’S LADDER SOCIETY
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embers of the Jacob’s Ladder Society are individuals or couples who indicate that they have made provision for the school through their estate plan for the benefit of future generations of children. When the legacy gifts are realized by the school, they become part of the school’s endowment.
With the establishment of Jacob’s Ladder Society, planned giving has become an important vehicle for supporting the school alongside Annual and Capital or Endowment Giving. Members of the Society are listed below. To learn more about how to make a legacy gift and join the Jacob’s Ladder Society, please contact Natalie Matus, Associate Head of School for Institutional Advancement at 617-630-4617 or natalie.matus@ssdsboston.org.
Jacob’s Ladder Society Michael Appell
Margot & Fred Kann
Robin & Nathan Birnbaum
Frances & Abraham Katz z”l
Yael Miller & Stuart Cole
Vicky & Richard Levin
Betty Fax Daskin z”l
Lisa Rosenfeld & Alan Lobovits
Rosalie Davidson z”l
Macero & Associates, P.C.
Janine & Jevin Eagle
Natalie & Roger Matus
Shira Goodman & Rabbi Wesley Gardenswartz
Bonnie Orlin
Beth & Jeffrey Green
Sylvia Rothchild z”l
Marla Choslovsky & Paul Greenberg
Louis & Ida Selib Memorial Fund
Elizabeth & Daniel Jick
Cantor Lorel & Arnold Zar-Kessler
Helen & Sidney Kadish
investment in our children *This report acknowledges annual gifts received from July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 and all gifts to the Generations Campaign. The Annual Campaign report includes both unrestricted and designated gifts. We have made every effort to ensure accuracy. Please contact Natalie Matus, Associate Head of School for Institutional Advancement, with any corrections at 617-630-4617.
Lauri Union & Stanley Rosenzweig