Blueprint for Excellence

Blueprint For Excellence: Campaign for the Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School

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A Pivotal Moment This ambitious campaign is about far more than the look or profile of our school; it is about what we can do for each student day in and day out.

This campaign will change the educational experience by providing each student with the opportunities to find and pursue their passions and reach their highest potentials.

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Yeshivah of Flatbush By The Numbers 2,230

1,190

11,824

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659

students

high school graduates last year

Nobel Prize recipients

families

alumni serving as faculty and staff

Israel Prize recipients

alumni

Israel Supreme Court Justice

alumni living in Israel

Yeshivah of Flatbush Since 1927: 87 Years of Excellence in Education

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Transforming Our Learning Community Our school has begun an all-embracing initiative to rethink the student experience and create a 21st century educational environment to stimulate learning.

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The Case For Investment To provide the financial support for these vital and exciting enhancements and to strengthen our high school for years to come, the Yeshivah of Flatbush will raise a minimum of $30,000,000 in capital and $10,000,000 in endowment funds.

These funds will advance two critical goals: • Transform our learning environment • Secure our future and ensure outstanding academics

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A New Vision of Excellence Our school is being transformed in the following ways: •

New, modernized classrooms will allow us to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking by offering a larger array of courses catered to each individual student.

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New, state-of-the-art library/media center, student commons and conference centers will allow our teachers and guidance staff to meet our students in both formal and informal settings to map out an educationally effective and enjoyable high school experience.

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New art and music centers will transform our current offerings and channel our students’ natural gifts.

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New and improved science labs, educational centers and teacher workspaces will allow us to attract and retain the strongest teachers in the metropolitan area.

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New Bet Midrash will provide our students with an updated center for Jewish education—a place for tefillah (prayer), focused learning, energetic discussion and personal searching.

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Building Plan Overview 1

1. New High School North Building This building features a Media/Library Center for collaborative learning, a new gym, Bet Midrash, and dedicated spaces for college and Israel

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guidance, additional classrooms, and music and art centers.

2. Student Commons and New North Building Lobby

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A series of skylights bring in daylight along the entire length of this space.

With a continuous series of bleachers and an information wall containing white boards, bulletin boards, and wireless access, students and teachers will have the opportunity to interact and learn in an informal setting.

3. The Ben-Haim Lobby This designed space now invites those attending events in the Khezrie Auditorium to mingle and meet, fostering a sense of community.

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4. The Khezrie Auditorium This new auditorium is now a premier setting for the school’s drama, choir, orchestra and band offerings, with up-to-date acoustics and lighting and handicapped accessibility.

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Building Plan Overview This expanded space features improved security and a more welcoming and brighter appearance. The lobby will be connected seamlessly to the

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new student commons.

6. Bet Midrash This updated space will allow for both small-group and classroom learning as we continue to impart a lifelong love of Torah to our students.

7. Library This modern space will include the use of digital technologies and spaces for independent and group learning as well as small collaborative learning and media spaces which will allow for specialized learning. This interactive space will allow our students to further explore their individual passions.

8. Facade and Entrance

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The entry is enhanced with new landscaping, handicapped accessibility and an entrance canopy. The new facade is designed to bring increased daylight to the classrooms and provide superior energy performance.

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Facade and Entrance

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The Khezrie Auditorium (Completed)

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The Laboz Lobby (Completed)

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Student Commons

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North Building Lobby

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Bet Midrash

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Library

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Gymnasium

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Secure Our Future The Case For Endowment

Growing the endowment represents our community’s commitment to the

Program

continued success of the Yeshivah of Flatbush. In the next five years, through our

Enhance the existing academic programs and

endowment campaign, we will raise $4,000 for every student enrolled in our school

develop new program opportunities centered

to benefit not only our current students but our future students as well.

on the individual student.

Faculty Continue offering competitive compensation and professional development for our teachers.

Financial Aid Sustain our commitment to providing student financial aid.

Financial Stability Secure the long-term financial stability and security of the school.

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A Pressing Need The Case For Endowment

The schools we compete against today have larger endowments. Our students are vying with their students for spots in the most selective colleges. If we want to compete with the best—in the faculty, programming, facilities, and the capacity to offer financial aid—endowment is our lifeblood.

Endowments New York City Independent Schools (as of March, 2012)

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A Special Request We hope that you will join this important fundraising effort with a special gift to the Blueprint for Excellence Campaign.

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Dedication Opportunities Blueprint for Excellence Committee Steven Adelsberg Robert Frastai Mark Goldstein Abie Hidary Allan Levy Hymie Mamiye Jack Mann David Oved Jack A. Rahmey Ami Sasson Alan Shamah Ralph Shamah

To learn more about the Blueprint for Excellence Campaign contact: Rabbi Seth Linfield Executive Director 718.377.4040 x101

Or visit: www.flatbush.org

Named Location

# of Opps. Value

Campus South High School Building New North High School Building Athletic Center Bet Midrash

Auditorium

New Gymnasium Guidance Wing Library North Building Lobby Student Commons Administration Wing

Lobby Renovated Gymnasium

Computer/Digital Arts Lab Counseling Center Digital Arts Wing Science Wing Art and Design Studio

Art Gallery

Auditorium Lobby Basketball Court Bet Midrash Aron Kodesh/Heikhal

Bet Midrash Entry Way

Bet Midrash Library Fourth Floor Classroom Wing Media Center North Building Front Doors Second Floor Classroom Wing Southeast Building Cornerstone Southwest Building Cornerstone South Building Entry Way South Building Front Doors

North Building Cornerstone(s) Eastern Garden Exercise Studio Israel Guidance Center

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Status

SOLD $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 SOLD $2,600,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,250,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 SOLD $500,000 $500,000 SOLD $500,000 SOLD SOLD $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 SOLD $500,000 $500,000 $500,000

$400,000 $360,000 $360,000 $360,000

SOLD Available Available Available Available SOLD Available Available Available Available SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Available Available Available SOLD Available Available SOLD Available SOLD SOLD Available Available Available RESERVED Available SOLD Available Available RESERVED Available Available Available Available

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Dedication Opportunities Blueprint for Excellence Committee Steven Adelsberg Robert Frastai Mark Goldstein Abie Hidary Allan Levy Hymie Mamiye Jack Mann David Oved Jack A. Rahmey Ami Sasson Alan Shamah Ralph Shamah

To learn more about the Blueprint for Excellence Campaign contact: Rabbi Seth Linfield Executive Director 718.377.4040 x101

Or visit: www.flatbush.org

Named Location

# of Opps. Value

Music Studio Auditorium Stage

Front Entrance Steps

Front Garden

Library Café

Library Collab Learning/ Studio Space Pilates Studio

South Building Inside Doors

3rd Floor West Classroom Wing

Vestibule

Auditorium Aron Kodesh/Heikhal

Bet Midrash Bima/Tebah

Bet Midrash Furnishings

Gymnasium Bleachers

Library Collab. Learning Space 2

Library Collab. Learning Space 3

Library Gardens

Lockers

Main Stairwell

Chessed Wall Classroom(s)

Faculty Lounge

Auditorium Entrance Doors

Auditorium Ner Tamid

Bet Midrash Eastern Wall

Bet Midrash Ner Tamid

Bet Midrash Parochet

Guidance Center Entrance Doors

Handicap Entrance Ramp

Head of School Office

Library Entrance Doors

Reception Desk

Auditorium Bima/Tebah

Bet Midrash Amud

Lobby Mezuzah

Principal’s Office Wellness Office

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Status

$360,000 SOLD $250,000 SOLD $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD $180,000 $180,000 $180,000 $180,000 SOLD $180,000 $180,000 SOLD $125,000 $125,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $100,000 $100,000 SOLD SOLD $75,000 $75,000 SOLD $75,000 $75,000

Available SOLD Available SOLD Available Available Available Available Available SOLD SOLD SOLD Available Available Available Available SOLD Available Available SOLD SOLD (1) Available SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Available Available SOLD SOLD Available Available SOLD Available Available

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Dedication Opportunities Blueprint for Excellence Committee Steven Adelsberg Robert Frastai Mark Goldstein Abie Hidary Allan Levy Hymie Mamiye Jack Mann David Oved Jack A. Rahmey Ami Sasson Alan Shamah Ralph Shamah

To learn more about the Blueprint for Excellence Campaign contact: Rabbi Seth Linfield Executive Director 718.377.4040 x101

Or visit: www.flatbush.org

Named Location Associate Principal(s) Office Auditorium Exit Door F. (16th St) Auditorium Exit Door R. (16th St) Auditorium Parochet

Auditorium Stage Steps (2 sets) Bet Midrash Chandelier Bet Midrash Mechitza Bet Midrash Menorah

Bet Midrash Mezuzah

Elevator Library Mezuzah Multipurpose Gym Scoreboard Auditorium Control Booth Auditorium Mechitza

Auditorium Exit Door F. (17th St) Auditorium Exit Door R.(17th St) Cohanim Sink Front Door Auditorium Mezuzah Gymnasium Scoreboard Vestibule Mezuzah Auditorium Center Video Screen Auditorium Exit Mezuzah (F. 16th St) Auditorium Exit Mezuzah (R. 16th St) Auditorium Exit Mezuzah (F. 17th St) Auditorium Exit Mezuzah (R. 17th St) Bet Midrash Bookcase(s) Classroom Mezuzah(s) Library Bookcase(s) American Flag Auditorium Bima Cover Bet Midrash Bima Cover Israeli Flag

School Exit Door Mezuzah(s) Lectern Left Video Monitor Screen Right Video Monitor Screen Water Fountain(s)

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Status

$75,000 $52,000 $52,000 $52,000 SOLD $52,000 $52,000 SOLD $52,000 SOLD $52,000 $52,000 $36,000 $36,000 $36,000 $36,000 $36,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $26,000 SOLD $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 SOLD $18,000 $18,000 SOLD $10,000 SOLD SOLD $10,000 $10,000

Available Available Available Available SOLD Available Available SOLD Available SOLD Available Available Available Available Available Available Available SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Available SOLD Available Available Available Available Available SOLD Available Available SOLD SOLD(1) SOLD SOLD Available Available

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