2024-25 | 5785 Impact Report
2025-26 Board of Directors
Reuben Warshawsky, President
Emily Gottlieb, Treasurer
Erica Schwab, Secretary
Meredith Grossman Anders, Vice President
Beth Bernat, Vice President
Adam Winick, Immediate Past President
Karen Peaceman, Second Past President
Larry D. Adler, Founding President
Deanna Abrams (CJHS ‘05)
Larry Becker
Steven Erlebacher
Rabbi Benjy Forester (CJHS ‘12)
Zach Frankel (CJHS ‘05)
Steven Greenbaum
Board of Trustees
Larry D. Adler
Gigi Cohen
Cortney Stark Cope
David Fishbaum
Stewart Flink
Alan Frankel
Larry Gerber
Maynard Grossman
Lori Goldberg
Michael Levin
Lisa Levitas
Heidi Shapiro
Sid Singer
Nina Harris
Cindy Pogrund
Richard Rabinowitz
Ken Saffir
Lynn Schrayer
Michael Small
Rabbi David Soloff
Lynn Wiznitzer
2024-25 Leadership Team
Tony Frank, Head of School
Jason Loeb, Academic Dean
Stu Jacobs, Dean of Faculty
Stephanie Sanderman, Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Staci Studnitzer, Director of Recruitment & Admissions
Jim Baumstark, Director of Finance & Business Operations
David Martinez, Director of Athletics & Facilities
Binyamin Cohen, Director of Jewish Life
Becca Bubis, Jewish Studies Department Chair
New this year, our creative students launched the official RZJHS TikTok account, offering an engaging and
Message from the Head of School
It seems like each of the last six school years has been marked by epic historical events, largely disruptive and tragic: Covid and its aftermath, October 7th and its aftermath, and – earlier this summer – the expansion of that conflict into open warfare with Iran. We continue to pray for a peaceful resolution to the suffering and conflict and, as of this writing, to pray for the safe return of our remaining hostages.
One small point of pride for us is the fact that we have been able to send our Senior class to Israel during each of these years, even when it has entailed pushing the trip to May instead of our usual dates in January. Whatever the month in which it takes place, the Senior Israel Experience is a true capstone to our students’ four-year journey at RZJHS. So much of the Jewish learning and living that they have experienced over the years comes together for them when they travel as a class to Israel, and the bonds they have worked to create since freshmen year are strengthened and enriched by virtue of this singular shared experience.
But coming together and bonding in this way is not as easy as it sounds. At our graduation ceremony in May, the student speakers and I reflected on one of their chosen graduation themes, a well-known quote from Rashi describing the Israelites at the moment they stood at Sinai
. “Like one person with one heart.” This phrase captures a profound notion: that this motley horde of thousands, fleeing slavery in Egypt through the wilderness, arrived not just at a destination, but at a moment of deep, shared purpose.
There is an interesting dichotomy here between individual identity and collective belonging, and it raises an important question: How do we, as a community, navigate the tension between them?
One take on Rashi’s commentary is that that the kind of unity he describes is remarkable precisely because it is not a natural state of affairs. Unity is not easily achieved, and is often difficult to sustain.
This is a lesson learned over time, and sometimes with difficulty, during the four years of high school. In the early years there is often pressure to conform and fit in, to want to be like everyone else. But we see a powerful evolution unfold over the four years. By the time students reach their senior year, individuality is increasingly embraced, not suppressed. Students begin to take pride in their uniqueness, and to value those qualities in one another. With that comes something quite different: not conformity, not uniformity, but a deep connection. A truer and more authentic – even if not perfect – unity.
Like one person with one heart, Rashi tells us: not with one mind . It speaks to a kind of unity that is respectful of, and even celebrates, individual differences – a unity that values and promotes civil discourse in which different perspectives can be safely expressed, and respected. This is, in a nutshell, the community we strive to create every day at Rochelle Zell Jewish High School.
With best wishes for the 5786 New Year,
Tony Frank
Throughout my experience at RZ - from Model UN to sports teams and clubs - the unique, defining characteristic of an RZ education is the community, the family we become. RZ is not just your average high school, it is filled with All-School KumKum LeLe, impromptu hugs, and so many more special moments. It is these moments I hope, and I believe, we will remember forever. — Daniel Weisskopf (RZJHS ‘25)
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
Message from the President
Dear Friends,
As I sat on the stage at graduation last year, I was deeply moved by our senior speakers and the way they captured the spirit and strength of their class. I saw more than poise and confidence; I saw thoughtfulness, resilience, and a profound connection to their Jewish identity and to each other. Listening to their reflections reminded me why Rochelle Zell Jewish High School matters. These students are not only ready for college, they are ready for the world.
As I complete my first year as President of the RZJHS Board of Directors, I do so with a deep sense of gratitude and conviction. At a time when the challenges facing Israel and the global Jewish community are escalating, RZJHS continues to prepare our students to meet the momentgrounded in knowledge, a sense of community, and pride in who they are.
RZJHS is more than a school. It is a makom kadosh - a sacred space - where learning and leadership grow side by side, and where Jewish identity is nurtured in the context of a complex and ever-changing world.
Alongside the 2025–26 Board of Directors - made up of passionate, engaged members, including several proud alumni — I am honored to support Tony Frank and our outstanding professional team in advancing this mission. For nearly 25 years, RZJHS has shaped students not only for academic success, but also to live with courage, act with integrity, and lead with purpose.
As parents of two RZJHS graduates, my wife Tami and I are personally grateful for the extraordinary education and community our sons experienced here. I also want to thank the founders, past Board members, faculty, and leaders who helped build and sustain this school over time.
To our entire community—alumni, current and past parents, students, supporters, and friends—thank you. WE NEED YOU. Your continued generosity and partnership make everything we do possible.
And to our graduates and their families: you are the heartbeat of this school. Thank you for the pride you bring to RZJHS. I hope you always carry it with you.
Go Tigers!
Reuben
Warshawsky
President,
Rochelle
Board of Directors
Zell Jewish High School
Throughout the year, I have watched our community come together in so many beautiful and inspiring ways: during all school tefillah on Fridays, celebrating with the Hanukkah lunch, or the Sunny Sukkah Stop. Whether it was during the spirited pep rally, a quiet moment in the classroom, or an intense athletic game, we have created memories that will last a lifetime.
— Moriya Mlotek (RZJHS ‘25)
Proud to be Community
In Memory of Jack Helbig
We remember our teacher, colleague, and friend, Mr. Jack Helbig, who passed away in January.
Mr. Helbig joined the Rochelle Zell English Department in the fall of 2022 with many years of experience both as a teacher and as a journalist. He quickly endeared himself to students and colleagues with his warmth, intelligence, and good humor and will be greatly missed by all of us at Rochelle Zell Jewish High School.
“Mr. Helbig genuinely cared about his students and their creativity,” shared Nitai Gorlin (RZJHS ‘25). “He took a real interest in the many unique ways we chose to express ourselves.”
May the memory of Mr. Helbig be a blessing.
Honoring the Memory of Seth Sugar
This year, a small group of close friends—Seth Sugar’s “brothers”— came together to honor his memory in the place that meant so much to them all: the Caplan Gymnasium. Seth (RZJHS ’20) brought infectious energy, heart, and humor to everything he did, and nowhere was that more evident than on the basketball court. As a meaningful tribute, the group dedicated the home team bench in Seth’s memory.
A thoughtful gift was also made to help ensure that RZJHS students can participate in the athletics and extracurricular experiences that brought Seth so much joy.
To continue Seth’s legacy of friendship, passion, and pride in RZJHS, please consider making a gift in his memory.
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New Torah Welcomed
This fall, RZJHS marked a joyous and meaningful milestone with a Hachnasat Sefer Torah, the ceremonial welcoming of a new Torah to our school. Students and faculty gathered to sing, dance, and escort the Torah under a chuppah as it was carried through campus. The celebration concluded with an inaugural reading, officially bringing the Torah into our Beit Knesset
The event took place just after Simchat Torah, beautifully aligning with the start of a new annual cycle of Torah reading and deepening our school’s connection to tradition, community, and sacred learning.
Proud to be Community
Our community continues to flourish, with students from 26 zip codes and 28 different sending schools, including both public and private schools. The 9th-grade class alone represented nine middle schools, reflecting the diversity and reach of our impact.
Thanks to our Affordability Program, more than half of our families accessed critical tuition assistance. With a student-teacher ratio of 1:15 and 90% of our faculty holding advanced degrees, our students benefit from personalized, high-caliber instruction. Every member of the Class of 2025 was accepted to college, and their destinations reflect their ambition, preparation, and sense of purpose.
Fast Facts :
of families benefitted from our Affordability Program
of graduates accepted to college
L’hitraot
to the Class of 2025
of faculty hold advanced degrees
We are proud of our graduates who will be attending the following colleges and programs:
American University | Brandeis University | Brown University | Columbia University Elon University | Israel Defense Forces
Johns Hopkins University | Illinois Institute of Technology | Kivunim | Lake Forest College | Lehigh University | Marquette University Miami University | Northeastern Illinois University | Shalom Hartman Institute Hevruta | Tulane University | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Maryland | University of Pennsylvania | University of Puget Sound | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Vanderbilt University Washington University | West Point | Yale University | Yeshivat Orayta | Young Judaea Year Course
ROCHELLE ZELL JEWISH
Proud to be Learners
At RZJHS, students explore ideas and push boundaries. Whether in math class or the Beit Knesset, they are encouraged to question, reflect, and express themselves.
Student-led innovation defined the year across academics and the arts.
• Maimonides Moot Court team earned second place after a semester of rigorous Halakhic study, applying Jewish legal thought to real-world questions.
• Six students earned the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy, demonstrating advanced proficiency in Hebrew or Spanish.
• Debate Team celebrated major wins, showcasing sharp thinking and persuasive skills.
• Model UN team earned national recognition, reflecting RZJHS’s focus on global awareness and leadership development.
• New Culinary Arts elective fostered collaboration, as students prepared dishes that highlighted creativity, cultural identity, and confidence.
• “Playing with Light” art exhibit featured original student work that explored creativity through visual expression.
These achievements underscore the deep intellectual curiosity and academic rigor that make RZJHS a school where learners thrive.
TOP: Sophomores participate in hands-on learning in their chemistry class
MIDDLE: Model United Nations was honored at Deerfield Village Hall for receiving Top Team Award for the 11th Consecutive Year, representing the Kingdom of Spain
BOTTOM: Studio artists work on canvases specifically designed for RZJHS’ Beit Knesset
Proud to be Leaders
Leadership at RZJHS begins with values. Across 26 clubs, students stepped up to lead initiatives that mattered to them and to our school. From running Va’ad (student government) meetings to planning holiday celebrations, they cultivated skills that will guide them far beyond high school.
These leaders created spaces for connection, elevated their peers’ voices, and fostered a culture of inclusion and pride.
TOP LEFT: 35 student ambassadors step up to help out at community events
TOP RIGHT: Jack Singer and Shylee Blavvise enjoy our monthly challah baking at our Hollah for Challah club
BOTTOM RIGHT: Thatcher Schiller, Julian Tocher, and Yoav Barlevy coordinated a fun and engaging Fantasy Football draft as part of Sports Analytics and Media Club
BOTTOM LEFT: The 2025-26 Va’ad HaStudentim Board (Brooke Goldberg, Ami Cohen, Cogan Studnitzer, Hannah Melman, Daisy Frank, and Liat Gorlin) is ready to get to work in the new year!
Proud to be Spirited
Joy, ruach, and celebration are central to student life at RZJHS. Spirit Week, the Back-to-School Celebration, Homecoming, and Prom didn’t just offer fun—they fostered pride and belonging.
Whether dancing at prom at the Westin Hotel or dressing up for themed days (pajama day is always a Tiger favorite), students created shared memories that strengthened friendships and school identity. These moments give students space to express themselves and to feel part of something bigger than themselves.
TOP: Tiger Tuesday held in March brought out the ruach
MIDDLE: Students enjoyed cotton candy and community at our annual Welcome Back Celebration
BOTTOM: Staff and students came together to show off their school spirit at our Pep Rally in November
Proud to be Athletes
RZJHS athletes lead with heart. Whether stepping onto the basketball court, crosscountry trail, or volleyball court, they practiced perseverance and embodied teamwork. With 86% of students participating in at least one sport—and many playing two or more—athletics are central to student growth.
This year brought championship moments and sportsmanship awards, but more importantly, it instilled discipline, resilience, and school pride. Our coaches fostered a culture of mentorship, and our teams formed lifelong bonds.
Fast Facts :
Adin Gillers graduated as one of the most decorated runners in Rochelle Zell history, holding multiple school records in both cross country and track. We are proud of his dedication, talent, and hard work and we can’t wait to see all he accomplishes at the next level as he continues his athletic and academic career at Johns Hopkins University.
TOP LEFT: Yosef Gaines competes in a cross country race
TOP RIGHT: Noa Footlik serves up a powerful game on the court
MIDDLE: The Girls Basketball Team brought home the program’s first-ever hardware—a third-place trophy —in the Chicago Prep Conference Tournament
BOTTOM: Boys Soccer celebrates an exciting win with a shutout from goalkeeper Jonah Frank
Photo: Noah Mishkin
Proud to be Jewish
Jewish life at RZJHS is immersive and intentional. Students don’t just learn about Judaism—they live it. They lead tefillah, reflect deeply during Yom HaShoah, and volunteer on Purim.
Shabbatonim and retreats offered transformative moments of community, introspection, and joy. These included:
• The Freshman Shabbaton built community through tefillah, group competitions, and senior mentorship.
• The Sophomore Shabbaton fostered purpose through learning and volunteering at CJE’s Weinberg Community.
• The Junior Boston Trip strengthened identity through Jewish history, teamwork, and shared experiences.
• The All-School Shabbaton united students through smaller mishpacha connections, zmirot (song), and an all school Maccabiah.
These experiences deepened students’ Jewish identities and cultivated a lasting connection to tradition, values, and one another.
TOP: A heated game of dreidel at our December pre-Chanukah lunch sponsored by the Parent Organization
BOTTOM LEFT: Maya Warhaftig and Michal Levy show off their new swag from the pop-up T-shirt station on Yom HaAtzmaut
BOTTOM MIDDLE: Nate Dubner, Ayala Vachman, and Binyamin Cohen, Director of Jewish Life, read from the megillah at our festive Purim tefillah
BOTTOM RIGHT: Juniors Ava Feinberg, Ronen Ousley, Brooke Goldberg, Noa Footlik, and Ami Cohen pose during the Bruins hockey game, a highlight of the Junior trip to Boston
Proud to be Explorers
This year’s Senior Israel Experience was one of the most powerful in memory. Students confronted the raw aftermath of October 7, meeting with locals in Sderot, singing at Hostage Square, and visiting the Nova Festival memorial. Amidst the grief, they found strength, solidarity, and hope.
They also hiked in Ein Gedi, biked through the Negev, explored coexistence in Haifa and a Druze village, and prayed at Yad Vashem and Har Herzl. The trip culminated in Tel Aviv with celebration and reflection.
Senior Class Israel Trip Endowment Fund
TOP: Ari Schwab, Lili Goldberg, and Moriya Mlotek explore the stunning canyons of Ein Avdat National Park
MIDDLE LEFT: A desert bike ride brings the senior class unforgettable views
MIDDLE RIGHT: Meaningful tefillah overlooking Jerusalem
BOTTOM: Taking in panoramic views of Jerusalem at the Tayelet Haas Promenade
In Memory of Shelly Moss
Sheldon Moss was a passionate fundraiser serving the cause of Israel and the Jewish people at many organizations. As the Major Gifts Officer at Rochelle Zell Jewish High School, he championed the school through his leadership and countless fundraising efforts, all to make an impact on the lives of so many.
To make a contribution, please contact Stephanie Sanderman, Director of Development and Alumni Relations at ssanderman@rzjhs.org or 847-324-3720.
Proud to be Alumni
Staying Connected:
Celebrating Our Alumni Community
Whether you call us CJ or RZ, our alumni remain an essential part of the Rochelle Zell Jewish High School family. Several recent graduates are spending their gap year in Israel, deepening their connection to Jewish life and leadership. We brought RZJHS spirit to alumni at the University of Michigan and Northwestern University, strengthening bonds across campuses.
More than 50 alumni returned for our annual Thanksgiving reunion, and graduates gathered again for pre-Shavuot learning with Rabbi Miriam Lichtenberg, hosted by Adam (CJHS ’11) and Naomi Seidenberg and made possible with the support of Rabbi Benjy Forester (CJHS ’12, current RZJHS Board Member) and Jonah Harris (CJHS ’11).
From Jerusalem to college campuses to our own halls, RZJHS alumni are learning, leading, and staying connected.
Let’s Stay in Touch! We love hearing from alumni— whether you’re visiting, sharing milestones, or staying involved. To share your news or plan a visit, reach out to Stephanie Sanderman, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at ssanderman@rzjhs.org or 847-324-3720.
TOP LEFT: Alumni at University of Michigan reconnect and enjoy a meal with Stu Jacobs, Dean of Faculty
TOP RIGHT: Michael Brunwasser (CJHS ‘07) and Alan Bukingolts (CJHS ‘08) find their pictures on our alumni wall
MIDDLE LEFT: Class of 2024 alumni Lilly Cope, Jesse Shapira, Issy Wolle, Simon Levitan, Micah Feigelson, and Ezra Erlebacher embarked on their gap year with Young Judaea Year Course
MIDDLE RIGHT: Alumni at Northwestern University proudly display their new RZJHS/CJHS swag, courtesy of Jewish Studies Teacher Rabbi Pete Stein and Binyamin Cohen, Director of Jewish Life
BOTTOM LEFT: Over 50 alumni returned to RZJHS the week before Thanksgiving for our annual reunion event
BOTTOM RIGHT: A future Tiger shows off their RZJHS spirit!
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Proud to be Parents
The RZJHS Parent Organization is a vital force behind our school spirit and connection. Co-Presidents Meredith Grossman Anders and Jen Koplow led with creativity and dedication, energizing every corner of campus.
From the fall Parent Coffee, where 100+ volunteer roles were filled in one morning, to holiday celebrations, festive surprises, and faculty appreciation, our parents were a constant presence.
Highlights:
• (Pre-) Chanukah lunch for students and staff
• March Madness faculty lunch with Pop-A-Shot contest
• Morning @ RZ parent tefillah and classroom experience
• Mishloach manot board-making night led by parent Heather Samson
More than 130 parents and alumni parents joined our Parent and Alumni Parent Event. We’re grateful to our incredible co-chairs and host committee for making the night so special: Cortney Stark Cope and Jonathan Cope, Maryl and Medwin Dayan, Erica and Eric Feinberg , Karen and Izzy Nochimowski, Meredith Grossman Anders and Darren Anders, Beth and Bob Bernat, Marcy Horwitz and Steve Erlebacher, Jen and Jonathan Koplow, Sherry and Brad Levin, Tami and Reuben Warshawsky, Jodi and Danny Weiss, and Adam and Debbie Winick
To get involved, contact Stephanie Sanderman at ssanderman@rzjhs.org.
TOP: Beth Bernat and Karen Nochimowski show off their gorgeous work at the Graze Boards event
MIDDLE : Welcome to next year’s Co-Presidents: Orete Harkavy and Orit Groag-Blavvise
BOTTOM : Martin & Liora Jankelowitz and Julie Ann Sklaver & Aaron Kamins enjoy a night of community at RZJHS
LEFT: 2025-26 Parent Organization leadership
Proud to be Grandparents and Special Friends
Our Grandparents and Special Friends are beloved members of the RZJHS family, providing encouragement and support across generations.
This year we hosted:
• Fall Tefillah with over 60 guests for morning prayer and bagels
• Spring Grandparents & Special Friends Day, chaired by Angie and Larry Adler, with 90+ guests enjoying lunch, school tours, photo booths, and more
These meaningful events remind us that the community is strongest when rooted in tradition, shared stories, and love across generations.
TOP LEFT: We are grateful to Larry and Angie Adler, shown here shmoozing at our spring event, for their ongoing leadership
BOTTOM LEFT: Cogan Studnitzer and his grandmother Revelle Schachter enjoy lunch at our spring event
RIGHT: Noa Footlik poses with her grandparents, Sunny Robin and David Mosnaim, in our photobooth for a fun keepsake
By the Numbers:
Dozens
intergenerational events guests welcomed of bagels shared 2 150+
To learn more about supporting RZJHS or getting involved with the Grandparents and Special Friends Association, please contact Stephanie Sanderman, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at (847) 324-3720 or ssanderman@rzjhs.org.
Save the Date for our 2026 Grandparents and Special Friends Days on Friday, October 25, 2025 and Wednesday, May 20, 2026!
Proud to be RZ
Thank You for
Powering Our Mission
Thanks to your generosity, we are proud to share that our community came together to raise over $1.84 million in support of this year’s Annual Campaign. Together, we met and exceeded our goal—and made a difference.
Your support fuels the heart of RZJHS. You helped our academic programs grow, our athletics and extracurricular activities thrive, and ensured we could provide enhanced security and our vital Affordability Program. Because of you, every eligible student had the opportunity to access a transformative Jewish high school education—regardless of financial circumstances.
Whether you’ve supported us for years or joined our community this year, we are honored to count you among our valued donors. Your belief in the power of Jewish education is what makes our mission possible. Yet, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating our students. With continued support from generous donors and partners like the Jewish United Fund—and from you—we can continue to shape the next generation of leaders: students who think critically, live Jewishly, and engage responsibly with the modern world.
Keep the Momentum Going
Your gift makes a lasting impact. To help us meet the ongoing needs of our students and school, please consider making a donation today.
For more information, contact Stephanie Sanderman, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at ssanderman@rzjhs.org or 847-324-3720.
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This year, our grade didn’t just become more social; we became a community. In the shared laughter, the latenight conversations on the Israel trip, the moments of vulnerability, and the unwavering support we shared for each other during the college process, we created something holy… With the guidance of our incredible teachers, we have learned together in the classroom, but from each other, we have learned much more. We have learned to challenge one another, strengthen one another, and hold each other accountable in our learning and in our lives. — Ari Schwab (RZJHS ‘25)
Honor Roll
We are proud to share our Fiscal Year 2025 Donor Honor Roll. We hope you are moved by the number of donors that have made a gift to the Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Annual Fund this year. Together we make up a caring community of students, alumni, family, and friends with the same goal to support RZJHS. Thank you for your generosity, care and commitment.
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Deanna (CJHS ’05) and Brett Abrams
Wendy and Steve Abrams
Jackie and Leo Abramson
Angie and Larry Adler
Rachelle and Alex Aisen
Renee and Jim Akers
Brad Alexander
Abra and Murray Alscher
Amy Altbach and Scott Glazer
Soozee Alterman
Meredith Grossman Anders and Darren Anders
The Arnold Simonsen Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Joanne and Daniel Aronovitz
Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation
Ryan Attenson
Carole and Donald Babendir
Betsy and David Baker
Bridget and Jim Baumstark
Larry Becker
Nancy and Richard Becker
Jordan Behn
Susan Glazer Belgrad and Rabbi Marc Belgrad
Debbie and Arnie Bender
Cheryl and Rabbi Ken Berger
Cecile and Phillip Berger
Andrea and Alan Berlow
Alex Bernat (RZJHS ’20)
Beth and Bob Bernat
Charlie Bernat (RZJHS ’23)
Nancy and Avi Bernstein
Jennifer and Marc Bernstein
Chantal and Ron Blaustein
Sari and Sam Blekhman
Stephie and Andrew Blum
Annette and Jerry Blumberg
Penny and Harold Blumenstein
Lisa Bookstein and Ken Bloom
Adrienne Bornstein
Karen and Richard Bornstein
Leah and Jori Brajer
Michelle Andre and Larry Breitman
Richard Broder
Bella and Paul Brookenthal
Suzanne Muchin and David Brown
Becca and Rabbi Jonathan Bubis
Susan and Colman Buchbinder
Adam Budin (RZJHS ’20)
Karen and Ethan Budin
Olga and Igor Burda
Leslie Dossey and David Bush
Max Callahan
Patti Caplan
Lynda and Scott Canel
Susie Spier Chapman
The Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.
Becky and Steve Charous
Leah and Steven Chatinover
Anne Lanski and Barry Chazan
Bob Cogan
Judith and Arthur Cohen
Beri Cohen
Ranana Dine and Binyamin Cohen
Gina and Marc Cohen
Gigi and Michael/Magid Glove & Safety Mfg. Co.
Margaret and Lee Cohn
Roz and Oren Conway
Rachel and Ron Cooper
Cortney Stark Cope and Jonathan Cope
Sara and Steve Coven
The Crown Family Philanthropies
Daniel and Karen Kales Lee
Family Foundation
Michelle and Nathan Dardashti
Becca and Benjamin Dauber
The David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation
Maryl and Medwin Dayan
Michelle and Marty Dello
Carol Rosenberg Derman
and Gordon Derman
Brandy and Mark Deshur
Orley and David Desser
Jen and Todd Deutch
Janice and David Dlatt
Laura Mell and Art Dolinsky
Inez and Jerry Drazin
Eileen and Howard Dubner
Jason Dubner
Alexandra and Isard Dunietz
Richard and Lynn Dusing
Karen Lobl and David Eisenberg
Denise and David Eisenberg
Greta Rothchild and Rob Eisenstadt
Shira and Norman Eliaser
Natalya Manishevich and Michael Elterman
Gail Epstein
Idit and Michael Epstein
Linda Epstein
Marcy Horwitz and Steven Erlebacher
Amy Erlich
Erica and Eric Feinberg
Nancy and Maury Fertig
June Finder
Gal Finer
Anne McDonagh and David Fishbaum
Daniel Fishbaum (CJHS ‘13)
Judy and Tim Flater
Jennifer Flink
Beth and Robert Footlik
Janet and Rob Footlik
Emily Schwartz and Rabbi Benjy (CJHS ’12) Forester
Betsy and Scott Forester
Wendy and Ben Frank
Nessia Frank
Rachel Gottlieb and Tony Frank
Kim and Alan Frankel
Laurel Van Allen and Zach (CJHS ’05) Frankel
Barbara and Barry Freedman
Randi Freedman
Elizabeth Friedman
Davida Fruchter
Arielle Galante
Liz and David Geifman
Laurie and Phillip Gerber
Sheila and Vern Gideon
Betsy Gidwitz
Honor Roll –
Essie Ginsberg
Linda and Jim Ginsburg
Marina Gitlin and Anton Mostovoy
Alan Giuliani
Ari Goldberg
Lori and Scott Goldberg
Sarna and Steve Goldenberg
Susan and Jay Goldstein
Elaine Goode
Karen and Jay Goodgold
Carol and Adam Gooze
Jeffrey and Stephanie Gordon
Susan Gordon
Ashlyn and Daniel Gorlin
Emily and Daniel Gottlieb
Sheri and Steve Greenbaum
Hilary and Allan Greenberg
Ellen Grindel and Harris Halpert
Paul Groffsky
Sheila and Gary Grossman
Natalie and Brian Gurin
Diane and Shai Halivni
Max and Jacob Handelman
Orete and David Harkavy
Karen Harlan
Jonah Harris (CJHS ’11)
Mark Harris
Nina and Arnie Harris
Tiffany Harris
The Harry and Sadie Lasky Foundation
The Harvey L. Miller Supporting Foundation
Sherry Kent and Jack z”l Helbig
Ruby and Walter Hilker
Sheryl and Kirk Hipps
Arica and Emmet Hirsch
Laurie and Andy Hochberg
Barbara and David Hoffman
Sam Hoffman
Mark Iris
Laura and Brady Isaacson
Nettie and Rick Isenberg
Israel Bonds
Brenda and David Jackson
Sheila and Orry Jacobs
Aviva Levine Jacobs and Stu Jacobs
Cheri Mock-Jaffe and Mickey z”l Jaffe
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Brad Joerger
Gail and Allen Juris
Debra and Harley Kahn
Wendy and Danny Kahn
Richard Kahn (CJHS ’08)
Julie Ann Sklaver and Aaron Kamins
Michele and Nelson Kanter
Judith Schwartz Karp
Adina Kleiman and Rabbi Allan Kensky
Karen and Michael Kesner
Linda and David Klein
Ann-Louise Kleper
Jennifer and Jonathan Koplow
Zelda Korol
Dorothy and Dan Korzon
Anna and Alex Kosarev
Barbara and Stephen Kozerowitz
Sharon and Bob Krakowsky
Lori and Rabbi Ben Kramer
June Kramer
Sara Kushnir
Raina Kutliroff
Diane and Andy Lappin
Susan Lazar
Bruce Lederman
Jane and Scott Lederman
Leonard and Diane Sherman
Family Foundation/ David Sherman
Michal Lerner
Andrea and Ben Leshem
Joyce Levine
Judy Levin and Jerry Salzman
Jessica and Ryan Levin
Mollie and Matt Levin
Sandy and Mark Levin
Sherry and Brad Levin
Celinda Levine
Joyce Levine
Arielle and Victor Levitan
Annie Levitas (RZJHS ’24)
Jesse Levitas (RZJHS ’21)
Lisa and Jim Levitas
Sandra and Martin Levy
Rabbi Miriam Lichtenberg and Ethan Metzger
Jacqueline Lichtenstein
Rebecca Minkus-Lieberman and David Lieberman
Claudia and Gerry Linda
LinkedIn Corporation
Elaine and David Lippitt
Sally and Brian Lipson
Bonnie Lipton
Laeh Litin
Louise and Gershon Locker
Samantha Orbach and Jason Loeb
Howard Luckoff
Marsha Lyons
Danielle and Don Maldonado
Bonnie and Lee Malmed
Diana and Michael Maltsman
Cathy and Tom Mandler
David Martinez
Luis Martinez
Liat and Ron Meisler
Sandra Mell
Elisa Rotman and Rabbi Aaron Melman
Andrea and Jeffrey Meltzer
Heidi Baruch and Pablo Michalewicz
Marlene and Glenn Mikell
Roberta and Brian Miller
Sarah and Stuart Miller
Amy and Joseph Mishell
Edna Morris
Joan Katz and Bruce Mosbacher
Aron Mosnaim
Lisa Moss and James Tucker
Robyn Murphy
Nonna and Michael Mynatt
Carol and Michael Nadler
Carolyn H. Rosenberg and Steven B. Nasatir as made by the Jack and Goldie Miller Fund
Barbara and Donald Newman
Karen and Izzy Nochimowski
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
Alisa and Avi Oler
Charone and Peter Ousley
Avram Pachter (CJHS ’06)
Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter
Ali and Louis Paster
Claire Peaceman (CJHS ’12)
Karen and Alan Peaceman
Jane Pickus
Lisa and Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Hannah (CJHS ’07) and
Brian (CJHS ’07) Pogrund
Harriet and Sol Price
Lori and Richard Rabinowitz
Harriet and Joey Resnick
Dianne Riboh
Anne and Aaron Robbin
Randee and Rob Romanoff
Joyce and Herbert Root
David Rosen
Jessica Rosenberg
Michal and Ed Rosenthal
Linda Chi-Ross and David Ross
Marcy and Morry Rotenberg
Stacey Rozen
Lynda and Yale Rubinson
Zarky Rudavsky
Jonathan Rutman
Joyce and Tommy Sachs
Susan and Marc Sacks
Andy z’’l and Ken Saffir
Sarabeth Salzman
Heather and Josh Samson
Stephanie and Steve Sanderman
Sheri and David Sandrof
Revelle Schachter
Jenny Schack
Susan and David Schaff
Bluma Schechter
Lynne and Howard Schechter
Susan and Rick Schenker
Adam Schneider (CJHS ’11)
Julie Dann and Brad Schneider
Scholarship Fund for Jewish Education
Shana and Adam Scholder
Lilach and Carl Schrag
Eli Schrayer (CJHS ’15)
Lynn and Skip Schrayer
Erica and Rabbi Michael Schwab
Liz Schrayer and Jeff Schwaber
Hannah and Natan Schwalb
Shawna and David Schwalb
David Schwartz
Marci Dickman and Ralph Schwartz
Michelle and Jimmy Seidenberg
Sam Shanes
Tamar Shapira
Fran and Steven Shapiro
Gayle Shapiro
Heidi and Danny Shapiro
Marci and Keith Shapiro
Cindy Shekhtman
Susan and David Sherman
Dina Shiner
Devra and Gregg Shutan
Karen and Hal Sider
Cindi and Michael Sigal
Hannah and Josh (CJHS ’14) Silverman
Larry Silverman
Lauren and David Silverman
Hannah and Joshua (CJHS ‘14) Silverman
Karyn and Bill Silverstein
Julie Mednick-Simmons and Russell
Simmons
Abby and Howard Simon
Ellen Singer
Lauren and Mark Singer
Lisa and Sid Singer
Beth and Jorge Singman
Marybeth Sison
Carolyn Reinglass and David Sklar
Liz and Alan Sklar
Ellen and Dennis Slan
Ricca Slone
Joanne and David Slonim
Marilyn and Rod Slutzky
Sheila and Michael Small
Stephanie and Michael Smerling
Margot and Philip Smith
Emily and Rabbi David Soloff
Melissa and Marc Spellman
Rachel and Howard Spiro
Denise and Stuart Sprague
Lisa Statland
Rabbi Peter Stein
Nancy and Dov Steinberg
Leslie Rosen Stern and Andrew Stern
Leslie Markman-Stern and Phillip Stern
Staci Schachter Studnitzer and Ari
Studnitzer
Mary Sullivan
Cindy and Ari Taitz
Ellen Tenner
Jamie and Kevin Tessier
Debra and Andrew Teton
Margalit Tocher and Jordan Feiger
Rachel and Jeremy Treister
Michale and Jonathan Wacks
Alisa Lewin-Waldman and Eliot Waldman
Cheryl and Peter Waldstein
Tami and Reuben Warshawsky
Limor and Mark Wasserman
Barbara and Scott Weber
Sarah and Daniel Weinberg
Lee and Michael Weisman
Jodi and Daniel Weiss
Daniel Weisskopf (RZJHS ‘25)
David Weisskopf (RZJHS ’17)
Joshua Weisskopf (RZJHS ’19)
Jody Zalkin-Weisskopf and Philipp Weisskopf
Liz and Jeff Wellek
Deborah and Daniel Werlin
Judy Wilen
Wilfred J. Minkus Charitable Trust
Scott Williams
Annie Winick (RZJHS ’23)
Betsy Winick (RZJHS ‘20)
Carly Winick (RZJHS ‘21)
Debbie and Adam Winick
Linda and Al Winick
Nicki and Jim Woldenberg
Robin and Cliff Wolf
Hilary Wolfe
Jackie Kott-Wolle and David Wolle
Andrea Yablon
Stephani and David Yates
Mark Yeager
Mimi Sager Yoskowitz and Marc Yoskowitz
Jillian and Eric Zaff
Matt Zell If we inadvertently omitted your name or you would like to be listed differently in the future, please contact Stephanie Sanderman, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at ssanderman@rzjhs.org or 847-324-3720.
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Rochelle
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
1095 L ake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
847.470.6700
