Jake, Who would have thought ...? But you’ve shown that you succeed with all of your hard work and dedication.
May you go from strength to strength. Love, Bubby and Zayde
To the Class of 2020 Nineteen years ago CJHS opened as a new school and a new adventure. Four years ago you entered as freshmen starting your high school adventure. I have watched as you and the school have matured. The school is now Rochelle Zell Jewish High School and you have grown into young adults who are prepared to live a Jewish life in a modern society. You have made the community very proud with your many achievements. Thank you for helping to make CJHS/RZJHS such a great success story. I wish you all the best in your future studies and endeavors. Larry D. Adler Founding President
מזל טוב
Class of 2020/5780 on your graduation and to the entire Rochelle Zell Jewish High School student body for your achievements as individuals and as a community!
!עלו והצליחו Tony Frank
To the Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Class of 2020 May your graduation be one of many milestones and accolades ahead for you in your promising future. May you go from strength to strength! Mazal Tov, Mr. Jason Loeb
Arielle, You continue to shine, evolve, and amaze us with every milestone. You will be an awesome addition to the IDF! Wishing you success, perseverance and humor in discovering your passions.
Mazel tov! Love, Mom, David and Safta
Dear Tali (Maytal), Mazal Tov on your graduation. We are so proud of you.
ASBI Congregation congratulates the students and faculty of RZJHS on another successful academic year.
Your accomplishments both in school and out of school have been tremendous. Good luck in your next chapter of life. Much Love, Oma and Opa Safta and Saba
Congratulations RZJHS students on a year filled with style, creativity, and passion. Your pursuits in Fine, Performing, and Literary Arts has allowed you to showcase your talents and hard work and has enriched our community. All the best, Ellen Singer and Stu Jacobs, FPLA Department Chairs
Congratulations Alex Bernat and the Class of 2020
Good Luck! Howard and Lynne Schechter
Mazel Tov to
Noa Mishell! We are so proud of you! Love, Leslie, Tom, Beth, Ariel, Nathaniel, Joey and Clark
Josh, Congratulations on your graduation from Rochelle Zell. We are proud of you, we love you, and we will eagerly watch your achievements at Carnegie Mellon. With Much Love, Happiness and Success, Dad, Adam, Zach, Bubby, Grandma and Grandpa
Love, Mimi and Happy
Jonah, We have always been proud to call you “brother,” “son,” and now we are so proud to call you “RZJHS Graduate”!
All our love and good wishes … Noah, Levi & Abba
Mazel Tov, Class of 2020! “Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.” — Mike Singletary Thank you for all you have given to RZJHS through your athletic participation and accomplishments. Continue always to play – best success always, — The RZJHS Athletic Booster Club
Angie and Larry Adler
David Martinez
Larry Becker
Elisa and Aaron Melman
Beth and Bob Bernat
Sarah and Stuart Miller
Karen and Ethan Budin
Amy and Joe Mishell
Debbie and Sandra Copley/Mell
Elise and Avi Mlotek/Ecanow
Bonnie and Avrum Dannen
Mark Rosen
Cayla and Gregory DuChene/Houston
Gila and Eric Saxton Lynne and Howard Schechter
Laurie and Phillip Gerber
Shana and Adam Scholder
Rachel and Charles Gruenberg
Vicki and Joel Senoff-Efergan/Okner
Diane and Shai Halivni
Dina Shiner
Orefe and David Harkavy
Katy and Josh Silvers
Sharon and Daniel Katz
Leslie and Andy Stern
Neera and Michael Kaufman
Margalit Tocher
Lena and David Kushnir
Alexandra and Alexander Tsesis
Sara and Richard Kushnir
Debbie and Adam Winick
Arielle and Victor Levitan
Mazel tov on your graduation!
We could not be more proud of all that you have accomplished and all that you are. You have grown into such a kind, hardworking and smart young man. We are so excited to continue watching you play the sport you love at Denison and know that you will do great things in the world. You make us proud every day and we love you so much. Congratulations! Love, Mom, Dad, Carly, Jon, Jake, Joey, Biruk & Yabi
Mazel Tov to the Class of 2020 We wish each of you the best of everything and may all your hopes and dreams come true in the years ahead. With Love, The Schrayer Family Lynn, Skip Annie, Eli and Joey
Lucy, We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into the person you are today, and we’re watching with great anticipation to see what you become. With your talent, determination, passion and love, the sky is the limit. Keep reaching! We are so incredibly proud of you and love you to the bits and peaches! Mom, Dad and Corey
Dear Lucy, We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you happiness, success, love and laughter today and always. Enjoy the journey. Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Emily Congratulations to the class of 2020!
Best Wishes to the Class of 2020. You’re Fabulous! Susan Glazer Rabbi Marc J. Belgrad
To our dear grandson Noah Willis Thank you for 18 years of love, humor, pride, and joy. Continued success in all you do! Love, Bubbie and Zaidie
Noah I could not be more proud of you as I watch you step into the next chapter of your life. Your time at RZ was full of good friends, lots of laughter, adventures and milk shakes. You navigated every situation with integrity and intelligence and have grown in to a young man whose insides matches his outsides - I cannot wait to see what you accomplish and how you help shape our world. We love you so much, Mom, Ari and Eliana
Noah, No matter where you are in this world‌we will be always be right by your side.
Love, Amelia, Leo and Macie
To My Dearest Josh, As you are my oldest grandchild, I learned everything about being a grandparent from you! As you cross another milestone from high school to college, I extend my love and congratulations as you graduate from RZJHS and continue your journey. We have shared many happy memories together! As you go off into the future, I hope to be there to guide you and share in your simchas. I wish you a lifetime of happiness, fulfillment, love, and success in the best of health! Love, Bubbie
Dear Ruthie, We have known from the beginning that you are class of 2020. This is the year that represents perfect vision, perfect clarity. And yet, you are graduating at a time when there is little clarity about the world and future. You are embarking on the next step of your journey in a historic and unprecedented time. As you have grown, you have shown tremendous kindness, wisdom and compassion. You have been fearless, climbing real mountains as a toddler. You have been a wonderful daughter to watch grow up over the years, and we think of the memories often.
Life is not easy. But it is beautiful. We have no doubts you will keep climbing mountains and being a joy to all who know you. You make the world a better place. Mama, Papa and Ari
MAZAL TOV to Sophie Wolle
and the RZJHS Class of 2020 - With love from Jacqueline, David, Henry (‘17) and Isabel Wolle (‘24)
From pre-school to senior year, we have watched the two of you grow into amazing young men with bright futures ahead. Your friendship is one of a kind.
We love you both and wish you so much luck at Vanderbilt and Denison. Love, The Silvers Family
Max we are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter in your life brings. Continue to follow your heart and your dreams will come true.
Love, Mom, Dad & Jacob (Always be yourself unless you can be Batman...then always be Batman.)
Lila,
Mazal Tov on your graduation! We admire you and love you so much.
“Do not follow where the path may lead.
Danit, David, Ben, Gabe, and Ruthie
Go instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.”
Mazel Tov to the twins, Marc and Ari!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
We are so proud of you.
Good Luck...
Love, Nana and Papa
I’ll miss you all! Diane Zidman
CONGRATULATIONS TO BETSY WINICK AND TO THE ENTIRE RZJHS CLASS OF 2020 We are so excited for you and so proud of all you’ve achieved.
We know you’ll continue to do amazing things.
MAZEL TOV
♥
We love you soooooooo much DEBBIE, ADAM, CARLY, ANNIE, JEM AND SCOUT WINICK
MAZEL TOV NOA
We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! May all your hopes and dreams come true. We love you Mom, Dad, Sari and Zev
In honor of Our Beloved Granddaughter, Noa Mishell May your love of family, unwavering values and dynamic and charming personality, guide your progress forward to the future. We are truly blessed to share in all of your achievements. Love, Bubbe and Zaide
Mazel tov Nitzan! We are so proud of how far you have come and excited for your future too! We love you very, very much! Abba, Mom, Tav and Naor
To Ari Mazel Tov on this milestone in your life. We are so proud of you! As Dr. Seuss put it so wonderfully: “Oh! The Places You’ll Go” We love you, Grandma Arona and Bob
Mazal Tov! Maytal Meisler (Class of 2020) We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished in your years at RZJHS. We know your life will be filled with many more wonderful moments and achievements. We can’t wait to celebrate them with you. We love you very much. Love, Mom, Dad, and Aria (and Max too)
Mazal Tov to the entire Class of 2020! We can’t wait to see the wonderful things the future holds for you. Love, The Meislers
ratulations Shoshana g n o C Congratulations, Jonah!!! We’re so proud of you!
We Love You! Mazel tov to the Class of 2020 on your graduation and good luck in all your future endeavors!
Love, Mom, Tay, Nana, Papa, Lavi, Ben, Eliyah, Micah and Becca Rae
I will forever remember your lunch numbers! Best wishes! From the Lunch Lady, Sheri Sandrof
Mazal Tov!
מזל טוב
May the roads ahead be filled with meaningful encounters. May you always embrace life with passion and celebrate and serve with joy.
!עבדו את ה’ בשמחה
Jewish Studies Department
Dina, We are so proud of you today and every day.
Mazal Tov to you and the RZJHS Class of 2020 on your graduation and all of your accomplishments. The future is yours - Dream Big! Love, Mom, Dad and Benjamin
We have loved watching you play, bond and have fun. You are a special group of boys, who embody true friendship, teamwork and loyalty. Thank you for an amazing four years and we wish you all the luck in the world.
Mazel Tov! The Silvers Family
Mazel Tov to our incredible
Adam Budin
and the entire RZJHS Class of 2020 We are very proud of you and all you have accomplished, and we know you will continue to amaze us in college and beyond! Love, Mom, Dad, Daphne, Jeremy, Grammie, Grandma & Grandpa, Grandpa & Gloria
The Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Board of Directors 2019-20/5780 wishes a hearty Mazal tov to the class of 2020! Karen Peaceman President Alan Frankel, Ph.D. Immediate Past President Lynn S. Schrayer Vice President of Development and Second Past President Brad Levin Vice President of Development Joel Erlichman Treasurer Ari Taitz, M.D. Assistant Treasurer Gigi Cohen Secretary Adam Winick Assistant Secretary Larry D. Adler Founding President Larry Becker Margaret Cohn Samuel Fleischacker, Ph.D. Judi Kelly Scott Lederman Becky Mati Robert Romanoff Carolyn Rosenberg Marcos Rosenberg Leslie Rosen Stern Rachel Treister Reuben Warshawsky Jason Wiznitzer Rabbi Carl Wolkin Jacqueline Kott Wolle
Break a leg, Class of 2020! From, Le Bone James (and Mrs. Murphy) Dear class of 2020: We started here at the same time, so it almost feels like I’m graduating with you! Can’t wait to see how you change the world! Mr. Cohen
Dear Class of 2020, Thank you for saying “CHEESE” even when you don’t feel like posing. It’s easy to adverstise when the subject is YOU — I’m amazed and impressed daily. I am so excited to see where you go from here. Keep in touch! Love you guys, Michele Agbodza
Mazel Tov, Ari Handelman and Marc Luban, CJDS 2016 graduates! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see many more wonderful accomplishments!
Josh, We’re so proud of the person you’ve become and the road you’ve traveled, and excited for the journey ahead. Love, Mom, Dad, Dina, & Joey
Kyle, We are so proud of your achievements throughout high school. You are a wonderful, loving, creative person and we are looking forward to the future and all you will accomplish. Crocky, congrats, we all love you Mommy, Daddy, Taylor, Ashley
Abby Becker A piece of the poster that we all hold dear . . . . . . . Whatever your mind can conceive and believe it will achieve. Dream great dreams and make them come true . . . . . Your Loving Aunts, Alisa, Barb, Becky, Lauren & Sheila
It’s been an adventure from the start… Here’s to seeing where your journeys take you next.
We love you! Love, Adam, Dad, and Mom
Shoshana, Wishing you many more exciting adventures!
!מזל טוב אבא ואמא
Congratulations to all Rochelle Zell students on another great year. It’s an honor and pleasure to be associated with you. Dr. Stein
Matt, With Lots of Kisses and Lots of Love Mazel Tov on your graduation.
We are so proud of you! We love you. Mom, Dad, Jacob and Zoey, and Rosie (woof woof)
Dear Class of 2020, I joined the RZJHS family when you began your 10th-grade year so, in a way, we’ve grown up at RZJHS together. Whether having the pleasure to teach you in the Jewish Studies classroom, help advise you in your club leadership endeavors, or simply grab a few minutes during the school day to chat, having each of you by my side these past three years has greatly enriched my RZJHS experience and I thank you for that. Can’t wait to hear about all of the incredible journeys on which you are each about to embark! All the best, Mr. Jacobs
Max Lava Congratulations on your graduation...we are so proud of you and all that you are... hugs and more hugs Love, Grandma Lynne and Grandpa Bob
To Our Gifted Granddaughter
SOPHIE WOLLE We share the pride & happiness with your parents as you pass another important milestone in your life. Rochelle Zell Jewish High School has enriched your life experience with Jewish pride & knowledge. You have already become a contributing member of your Jewish community & a “nachus� to us. We wish you continued success as you take your next important step at Emory University. With our heartfelt love Savta & Sabba
Alex, We love you so much and we are so very proud of who you are and all that you have accomplished! We are excited for all you will accomplish on the journey ahead. Love, Mom, Dad, Charlie and Sparky.
Congratulations to the incredible RZJHS Class of 2020!
Yonit
Always wishing you the sweet things in life! We look forward to sharing many more memories & laughs
We could not be prouder! Love and Hugs, Paba and The Perlmans It must have been really boring...
Before we joined you
We hope to follow in your big footsteps! Love Always, Maton, Shomri, and Moriya (and Mama and Tada)
Congratulations Class of 2020 Your College Counselors, Ellen Grindel, Ellen J. Rostker & Merle Spielman
Thank you to everyone at Rochelle Zell who welcomed me with open arms this year and made me feel that I am a part of this family. Thank you to the administration, the faculty, the staff, the parents, and the students. Laeh Litin
Dearest Rikki Your family is so delighted by you. Your positive approach to life is contagious. We are so proud of your accomplishments during your high school years and can’t wait to see where you go from here. Good luck at Wash U next year!
Love always Mom, Dad, Coby, Aaron and Carly
Mazel Tov Class of 2020 and to all the students, families, administration, faculty and staff who make up this amazing community!
PO@RZJHS.ORG
Mazal Tov, Class of 2020! RZJHS Admissions & Development Departments
Mazel Tov from the Modern Language Department Felicitaciones a todos los miembros de la clase de 2020 Dr. Stein Gvt. Arsers Gvt. Cohen Sra. Eisenberg Gvt. Shahaf Mr. Lawrence Szenes-Strauss Gvt. Wasserman Sra. Weisman
כל הכבוד לבוגרי מחזור 2020 אנחנו מאחלים לכם הרבה הצלחה .בהמשך הדרך ראש מחלקת השפות והמורים לעברית :וספרדית ד"ר רוג'ר שטיין פנינה ארסרס מיכל כהן דניס אייזנברג איילה שחף לורנס סנש שטראוס לימור וסרמן לי וייסמן
Congratulations MODEL UN CHAMPIONS!
It has been our great privilege to be your proud sponsors. Sincerely, Mr. Griffith & Ms. Kramer
CHUSY REGION is proud to honor the students, faculty, and administration at RZJHS. We would especially like to acknowledge the following RZJHS students who serve on the 2019-2020 CHUSY Executive Board:
Ariana Handelman Noah Willis CHUSY is proud to have a strong partnership with Rochelle Zell Jewish High School and looks forward to a growing relationship.
ילכו מחיל אל חיל
“They should go from strength to strength” –Tehillim 84:8
Darchei Noam Glenbrook wishes a hearty mazel tov to Rikki Drexler and Noa Mishell on their graduation. May you continue to rise to your potential and better the world!
W EIN BERG COM MU N IT Y FOR SEN IOR LIV ING Fro m k o sher dining to safe tr an spor tation , We i nb erg Co m m unity cele br ates ou r p a rt nership w it h t he stu den ts of Roch elle Zell J e wish H igh Sc ho o l. Bu t th e be n e fit we ch e r ish t h e m o st is the rela tion sh ip th at h as dev e loped b e t ween the st udents an d th e r eside n ts of G i d w it z Pl a c e a nd Frien d Ce n ter, embody in g t h e tra ditio n o f l ’dor v’ d or.
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Dear Yearbook Editors and Staff, We are all so proud of your for this impressive accomplishment. It's definitely not a normal year, but you got the job done under tough conditions and made it look good. I have an idea: Let's do it again next year!
Sincerely, Hazzan Lawrence Szenes-Strauss
To our Ad Book contributors, Thank you for your generous support of Rochelle Zell Jewish High School’s Ad Book campaign. We appreciate your support of our school and hope to continue a lasting relationship with you! Sincerely, Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Yearbook Staff
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“And And then As time passes The particulars The hard data The who what when where why Slip away from me And all I’m left with is The feeling” feeling Merle Feld, We All Stood Together
Cover art by Ma’ayan Noy (‘20)