Leadership 2024-2026
YESHIVAH OF FLATBUSH
Rabbinical Leader
Rabbi Avi Harari (ES ‘99, HS ‘03)
HOULLOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Head of School
Rabbi Yahel Tsaidi
Principal, Middle School
Rabbi Alan Berkowitz
Assistant Principal of Judaic Studies, Middle School
Rabbi Dovid Kupchik
Dean of Students
Rabbi Naftali Besser
Mashgiach Ruchani
Rabbi Avi Churba
Director, Shifra Hanon Pathfinders Dept.
Ms. Doris Anteby (ES ‘97, HS ‘01)
Director of Guidance
Dr. Etty Mizrahi (ES ’97, HS ’01)
Director of College Guidance
Ms. Emily Mottahedeh
Director of Admissions
Ms. Sally Hamway
OFFICERS
President
Ralph S. Shamah (ES '89, HS '93)
Vice Presidents
Morris Doueck (ES '94, HS '98)
David Oved
Seymour Sammell (HS '98)
Ami Sasson (ES '88, HS '92)
Isaac Silvera
Jeanne Zirdok (ES '95, HS '99)
Treasurer
Louis J. Shamie (HS '02)
Associate Treasurers
Zeke Faham (ES '98, HS '02)
YOF
Assistant Principal of General Studies, Middle School
Dr. Sari Mayer
Associate Principal, Judaic Studies, Lower School
Ms. Chani Gratzman
Associate Principal of General Studies, Lower School/Dir. of Teaching and Learning
Rabbi Dr. David Saltzman
Associate Principal of General Studies, Lower School
Ms. Marie Angel
Director, Early Childhood
Ms. Shani Skydell
Assistant Director, Early Childhood
Ms. Cheryl Weinberger
Assistant Director, Early Childhood
Ms. Ann Silverstein
Mashgiach Ruchani
Rabbi Ike Tawil
JOEL BRAVERMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Head of School
Rabbi Joseph Beyda
Associate Principal, Director of Teaching and Learning
Ms. Esther Hidary (HS ’94)
Associate Principal, Director of Student Advancement
Rabbi Yigal Sklarin
Associate Principal, Director of Student Life
Dr. Michael Atlas
Assistant Principal, Director of Student Experience
Principal Emeritus
Rabbi Dr. David Eliach, Z”L
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Executive Vice President
Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Rothman
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Aliyah Kozirovsky-Ratsen
Director of Development
Ms. Vicky Amzalag
Director of Marketing and Communications
Ms. Sarah Chalouh ( ES ‘01, HS ‘05)
Director of Information Technology
Mr. Joe Cruz
Director, William S. Levine Family Shoah Institute
Rabbi Dr. David Hertzberg
Director of Operations
Ms. Esther Kizelnik
Director of Admissions
Ms. Sonia Shacalo
Director of Capital Campaign
Ms. Norma Shamah
Annual Report Editors
Ms. Vicky Amzalag
Ms. Sarah Chalouh
Ms. Michelle Olveira
Annual Report Committee
Mr. Abe Haddad (ES ’97, HS ’01)
Ms. Ronit Laniado
Mr. Ralph Tawil (ES ’00, HS ’04)
Design
Franklin Group
Albert Hasson (ES '94, HS '98)
Hymie Mishan (HS '00)
Financial Secretary
Morris Tabush
Associate Financial Secretaries
David Chabbott (ES '97, HS '01)
Jaret Feldman (ES '92, HS '96)
Ruvin Levavi (ES '97, HS '01)
Dory Salem (ES '88, HS '92)
Secretary
Dawn Levy (HS '91)
Associate Secretaries
Joey M. Allaham
Joseph Betesh
Joey Oved (ES '05, HS '09)
Amy Sasson (ES '87, HS '91)
Assistant Secretaries
Ralph Azrak (ES '07, HS '11)
Gennadiy Belenkiy
Limor Madeb
Alberto Smeke
Eric Stern (ES '96, HS '00)
Igor Vatelman
Naomi Houllou A”H Ladies Auxiliary
Zahava Harari (HS '03)
Beatrice Sutton
Rabbi David Galpert (ES ’05, HS ’09)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Steven Adelsberg
David Azar (ES '94, HS '98)
Zvi BenHaim (ES '73)
Maggie Betesh
Jack Cayre (ES '87)
Jojo A. Chehebar
Morris Doueck (ES '94, HS '98)
Al R. Gindi (ES '07, HS '11)
Mark Goldstein
Abie Haddad (ES '97, HS '01)
Abe Hanan (ES '90, HS '94)
Ralph Harary
Abie J. Hidary (ES '90, HS '94)
Avi Houllou
Albert Laboz
Ronit Laniado
Hymie Mamiye (ES '78, HS '82)
Jack Mann (ES '74, HS '78)
Jack Mosseri
Solomon Mosseri
David Oved
Jack A. Rahmey (ES '69, HS '73)
Seymour Sammell (HS '98)
Alan Shamah
Ralph S. Shamah (ES '89, HS '93)
Louis J. Shamie (HS '02)
Isaac Silvera
Steven Stein (ES '89, HS '93)
Jeanne Zirdok (ES '95, HS '99)
At Yeshivah of Flatbush, education doesn’t end when the bell rings. Torah, growth, and connection extend far beyond the classroom they live in the daily choices our students make and the community we build together.
This year, that vision came to life in powerful ways. Students chose to learn outside school hours, through after-school programs, earlymorning learning, and weekly mishmar. Over breaks and summer vacation, hundreds continued learning through video shiurim, our “Learn a Lot in a Little” initiative, and optional morning sessions. Even before and after camp, Middle School students partake in Torah learning proving that growth doesn’t take a vacation.
But it’s not just about programming. It’s about connection. From faculty-led holiday celebrations to heartfelt Tehillim gatherings, our students are part of a community where spiritual exploration is encouraged, curiosity is celebrated, and relationships are real.
This is what it means to be a Yeshivah of Flatbush student: to live a life where learning is joyful, personal, and never limited by time or place. Our students don’t wait for learning to come to them, they go out and seek it. That mindset, of choosing growth, embracing responsibility, and leading with intention, defines the Flatbush experience and shapes the kind of young people we are proud to send into the world.
Thank you for partnering with us in this work that shapes our future.
Ralph S. Shamah (ES '89, HS '93) President Yeshivah of Flatbush
In the Book of Bereshit, Hashem commands Avraham,
(Go forth from your land, your birthplace, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.)
The Midrash teaches that Avraham’s journey was one of constant learning and development. This command is profound not only as a call to a physical journey but as a spiritual mandate to leave behind what is comfortable and known, and to step into growth, challenge, and responsibility. Each step he took required faith and a willingness to face uncertainty in order to grow into the leader he was destined to be. This idea teaches us that true growth requires going out: going beyond the walls of what we know and taking responsibility for our own development.
At Yeshivah of Flatbush, this lesson is alive in the way our students embody the spirit of Lech Lecha. They rise early for morning learning, choose to deepen their Torah study through evening shiurim, and engage in internships that expand their skills and broaden their horizons. Beyond the classroom, they answer the call to serve, turning learning into action and values into real-world impact
We recognize and applaud our students for their leadership, growth and commitment. Each one is a reflection of Avraham’s path: stepping forward with courage, seeking knowledge, and embracing responsibility to make a difference. His journey reminds us that growth is never passive; it is a continual, active process of seeking, learning, and leading.
May we all be inspired by his example. As we watch our students take bold steps forward, shaping their own futures and that of our community, we are reminded that these journeys are made possible through the vision, partnership, and generosity of all those who believe in our mission.
Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Rothman Executive Vice President
The 24-25 school year has been a year of remarkable achievements. Our students have blossomed into responsible, involved and community-driven young men and women who cherish opportunities for chesed and Torah learning. Whether it be before or after school, on weekends or on vacation, their spiritual connection remains passionate and consistent.
This year’s Annual Report theme of דַמְֵלְוּ אַצְ envelops the Yeshivah’s core goal of inspiring students to go out in the world and elevate it. Our highest value in the Yeshivah lies in our aim to cultivate our students' middot along with their lifelong passion and commitment for learning Torah. As they grapple with text and explore its depth, their immersive experience will ultimately lead them to pursue a future infused with kedusha, morality, integrity and fulfillment.
In the realm of chesed, our students are engaged in a wide variety of opportunities certainly too long to list here. A week does not go by where our students are not helping the less fortunate, visiting the elderly, learning about community-based organizations or supporting their brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael.
In the realm of Limmud Torah, you will see how one of our 7th grade students won first place in the Chidon HaTanach, competing with the top 250 Tanach students from across the United States. She will be representing the U.S. in Israel next year at the international competition. However, what is also very telling is that 10 out of the top 28 national finalists were all from Yeshivah of Flatbush an unprecedented feat. This is a true testament and representation of the education and values of the Yeshivah, and it stems from the quality and deep passion of our devoted faculty and the culture that we have fostered here.
Aside from the meaningful learning and chesed we performed in the building, we also pioneered an Achdut-Chesed Mission to Israel for our 8th grade students and their parents. While this had previously only been available to our high school students, we heard our 8th grade students voicing that now, more than ever, they also wanted to be in Eretz Yisrael with Am Yisrael. We listened. The experience was such a success that we are looking to expand it to a larger base of students in the coming school year.
As we approach the new school year, we remain committed to our mission of educating, inspiring, and empowering students to go out to learn, to teach, and to elevate the world. We are proud to see our students ready to carry Torah, kindness, and integrity forward as leaders and role models who are deeply connected to Medinat Israel and the Jewish people. Their journey begins here at Flatbush, but its impact will last for generations
Rabbi Yahel Tsaidi Head of School
Yeshivah
of Flatbush Houllou Elementary School
This past year at the high school was marked by achievement, resilience, and an unmistakable sense of purpose. After several years of construction, we finally “moved in” to our beautifully renovated and fully unified campus. The upgrades to our classrooms, labs, gyms, and gathering spaces have transformed the way we learn, collaborate, and build community. We are deeply grateful to the lay leaders and benefactors who made this dream a reality.
Yet the heart of the Yeshivah remains what it has always been: our sacred mission to Empower, Educate, and Inspire the next generation. The theme of this year’s Annual Report, “Tsei U’Lemad”, captures that mission perfectly. We aim not only to prepare students for the world—but to go out and shape it.
This year, our students lived that value in powerful ways. Many of them participated in our Achdut-Chesed Missions to Israel—our fifth and sixth separate trips since October 7th—to stand with our brothers and sisters during wartime. They volunteered, packed supplies, offered hugs, and brought hope. Others made a difference closer to home, organizing rallies, raising funds, and speaking up for Israel and the Jewish people on social media and beyond.
They also excelled in more “typical” ways—earning admission to top colleges, achieving athletic success, and producing art, journalism, and performances of the highest caliber. But what distinguishes our students most is the sense of responsibility they carry with them. Their accomplishments are never just for personal gain—they are a means to elevate others, to strengthen community, and to sanctify God’s name.
Our teachers, too, have gone above and beyond. Whether in the Bet Midrash, the classroom, or through countless co-curricular initiatives, they have shown our students what it means to be lifelong learners and dedicated builders of the Jewish future.
As we look toward the coming year, our goals remain ambitious: to deepen Torah learning, strengthen Hebrew fluency, sharpen critical thinking, and expand leadership opportunities. We are not just preparing students for tests or college admissions—we are preparing them to leave this place and go make a difference.
Tsei U’Lemad: Go out and learn. Go out and lead. Go out and shine.
Rabbi Joseph Beyda Head of School
Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School
Philosophy of Tsei U’Lemad -
The phrase “דמלו אצ” or “Go Out and Learn” is inspired by the Haggadah’s opening line, “Tzei Ulemad Mah Bikesh Lavan Ha’arami La’asot.”
“דמלו אצ” is more than just a phrase it’s a call to action. The idea challenges conventional learning, which often takes place within familiar surroundings. Instead, “Tzei” – “go out” – encourages us to venture beyond the comfort zones of our homes and classrooms and immerse ourselves in Torah study. By doing so, we transcend our boundaries, and reaffirm our allegiance to Hashem and our unique identity as a Jewish nation.
Just as a compass needle points true north, the Yeshivah of Flatbush helps students navigate their paths with purpose and clarity academically, personally, and spiritually.
Empower, Educate, and Inspire students to take their learning beyond the classroom and into the world, where they can make a positive impact through Tikkun Olam.
Just as the Pesach Seder teaches us about establishing order and the responsibility of retelling our story after Yitziat Mitzrayim, we continue this tradition in our own time. In the aftermath of October 7th, we strive to establish order and share our story. This Annual Report highlights the initiatives and programs we’ve undertaken over the past year, both in and out of the classroom.
At Yeshivah of Flatbush, we embody this philosophy through our “Tsei U’Lemad” initiative. We hold strong to our mission to
We invite you to explore and see how we incorporate our “GOAL” to Go Out And Learn.
To begin, here are just some of our students who have challenged themselves to go out and learn, inspired by their Yeshivah of Flatbush educators.
Emily Tarrab,
11th Grade, Bronfman Fellowship Winner
Over the course of a year, Bronfman Fellows explore both traditional and contemporary Jewish texts and engage with rabbis, educators, and artists to deepen their understanding of themselves and one another. During the summer, they participate in an intensive month-long seminar that takes them to Israel and Maryland. In Israel, they meet with Amitei Bronfman, a parallel group of Israeli fellows.
“It’s been deeply enriching to learn from and bond with such a diverse group of Jewish students and educators from across the U.S. Our conversations have been thoughtful, nuanced, and often challenging—each one giving new value to the questions I ask and the perspectives I hold.”
1 of 26 fellows chosen 12 months of virtual meetings 1 summer in Israel
Students At The Helm GOSTUDENTS
OUT LEARNAND
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st Place winner, Rivka Saadia will represent the USA at the international Chidon HaTanach competition next Yom Ha’atzmaut in Israel. Rivka was one of 65 Middle School students who competed against 55 other schools in a meaningful and inspiring final round.
10 out of the top 28 Chidon HaTanach participants were YOF Middle School students.
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students in the YOFHS Science and Research Club met with physiology and biology professors from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Club members tackle real-world scientific questions through handson, independent research, develop key skills in study design, data analysis and scientific communication.
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students, Boaz Harel (HS ‘26) and Galiette Mita (HS ‘25), were finalists in the Jerusalem Science Contest on this year’s theme of nanotechnology. As part of their award, they were offered a special nanotechnology-themed trip to Israel where they explored groundbreaking innovations and cutting-edge research. They met with leading scientists, toured startup labs and discussed their own findings.
works of art designed by Lower School students are being sent to Israel, in a collaboration with the Rising Heroes organization that works to transform trauma into strength.
Dorly Weitzman,
Class of 2025, 2025 Cohort of ACE, The ADL Campus Envoy Fellowship
This fellowship offers students virtual meetings with ADL professionals, followed by the Never is Now summit where they heard from prominent Israel advocates.
“The Never Is Now summit was a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight against antisemitism, bringing together a powerful collective energy and resolve. Over 4,200 attendees gathered, with thousands more joining online, to demonstrate that silence is not an option and the time to act is now!“
Forging a Path of Philanthropy
Learning from Chesed
Achdut-Chesed Missions
YOFHS has been embarking on chesed missions to Israel for decades on an annual basis and in times of desperate need. This year, 8th graders had their own opportunity to be messengers of hope and support as the William S. Levine Family Shoah Institute offered an additional trip geared towards Middle School students and their parents. These trips have become the fiber of our being, and are purposefully interwoven into every school year.
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Achdut-Mission trips
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DOZENS
of visits to organizations and hospitals helping children, at-risk teens, and the elderly
meaningful interactions spending time with IDF soldiers
Chesed Programs
Over 100 students, parents and faculty joined the missions
Yeshivah of Flatbush’s chesed initiatives allow students from ages 2 to 18 to learn about the mitzvah of tzedakah through their engagement with a variety of carefully selected chesed organizations in the U.S. and Israel. Students feel that they are part of the greater good, can assist in aiding the larger community, and experience how kindness, empathy and generosity traverse any distance.
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schnitzel sandwiches were prepared for IDF soldiers by a group of 6th and 7th grade girls and their mothers who participated in the Meaningful Missions Bat Mitzvah Solidarity Mission in Israel
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YOF students, alumni and teachers donated their hair at the 4th annual
Naomi Houllou A”H Ladies Auxiliary Haircuts for Chesed event to make wigs for children fighting cancer
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challot were baked at the YOFHS Naomi Houllou A”H Ladies Auxiliary annual challah bake in memory of Rabbi Dr. Raymond Harari z”l
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Cooking for a Cause events at the high school created hundreds of meals for local Jewish families in need
Cooking for a Cause is dedicated in honor of Marlene and Steven R. Shamah.
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can go a long way, as 1st graders participated in the Ve’ahavta Chesed Program Penny Project to collect funds to sponsor birthday parties to those in need through Sephardic Bikur Holim. This event was one of many significant Ve’ahavta Chesed Programs in the elementary school.
Over 200
students and their families participated in the C.A.R.E. Carnival organized by Make Chesed Fun, a YOFHS student-led community service organization that makes a big impact
At the Intersection of Past and Present
WILLIAM S. LEVINE FAMILY SHOAH INSTITUTE
William S. Levine Family Shoah Institute programming prepares students for the moral responsibility to bear witness to the tragedies of the Holocaust and cements students’ current ties with Israel and its people through student participation in classes, missions, trips, theater, self-made movie productions and art exhibits. Students are given the opportunity to participate in multiple interdisciplinary programs to strengthen their understanding of the Holocaust in the greater context of world history and as young Jewish citizens who are committed to advancing the welfare of all humanity.
Every year, the Witness Theater program matches YOFHS 12th graders with Holocaust survivors to create a moving theatrical production that weaves together personal stories of horror and hope, and teaches powerful lessons of emunah, resilience, and redemption. The symbiotic relationships between students and survivors outlast the duration of the program, as they forge meaningful connections with each other during the eight months they spend getting to know one another.
Holocaust survivors
8th Graders
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Names, Not Numbers® (NNN) is an interactive multimedia Holocaust project that pairs Middle School students with Holocaust survivors in order to preserve their stories. After numerous history sessions, the students researched the biographies of their assigned survivors, attended an interviewing workshop with a media professional, and learned hands-on camera techniques. The project culminates in a documentary that will be archived for future generations at Yad Vashem, the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and Yeshiva University’s Gottesman Library.
The Poland Heritage Trip offers a memorable experience for seniors to better connect with the lives of European Jews in the pre-Holocaust era and to understand the devastation of the Shoah. Students visit death camps, synagogues and yeshivot, as well as multiple historical sites in Warsaw, Krakow, Lancut, Lizhensk, Lublin and Tarnow.
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unforgettable experiences at Auschwitz-Birkenau, Majdanek and Belzec concentration camps
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silent march to commemorate the last walk of millions of Jews
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7th grade classes had a Q&A with an AI hologram of a Holocaust survivor
Seventh grade students participated in an innovative AI Holocaust program in preparation for Yom Hashoah, sponsored by The Blue Card, a Jewish charity founded in Germany in 1933. After watching the film “Big Sonia” about survivor Sonia Warshawski, students interacted with a hologram of Sonia that was able to answer their questions.
Holocaust survivors 12th graders
Going The Distance
Teachers Go Out And Learn
Dedicated YOF faculty members continually build on their education and often find deep inspiration in the process of learning and growing alongside their students. When students have positive role models, they tend to emulate these qualities and are encouraged to challenge themselves in all different directions.
SICHA
SICHA (Safe, Inspiration, Connection, Health and Advisory) provides students with a safe space to connect, converse and contemplate life under the guidance of trained rabbis and teachers. These classes are separated by gender and cover a variety of topics such as mental health, stress, values, relationships, coping skills and addictions. Weekly social emotional classes teach students life skills and inspire healthy decision making. All classes are taught through a Torah lens, incorporating Jewish traditions and values.
TRiP
TRiP is the Yeshivah of Flatbush Teacher Residency and In-service Program. This program offers a cohort of novice teachers support, mentoring, graduatelevel courses and professional development. Teachers receive a fully sponsored double master’s degree in Education and Special Education from Touro College while they serve as associate teachers alongside veteran teachers in elementary school classes. This allows them to gain hands-on classroom experience while receiving personalized mentorship in class preparation, lesson design, and lesson reflection.
6 teachers in this year’s TRiP cohort
LIFNAI VLIFNIM
Over a six-month period, several YOFHS teachers took part in discussions where they decided how students can make deeper connections with other students in order to enhance their Torah learning.
teachers meet weekly to discuss how to keep texts relevant to student interest
3-year program
cohorts of teachers over the past 2 years
teachers went to Israel last summer for a multi-day program
63 tractates comprising all of Shas were completed by Middle School faculty member Rabbi Moshe Shimon Zidele, who celebrated with colleagues and students at a siyum. He is also a member of TriP.
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Rabbi Zidele’s book is a compilation of Torah insights and ideas between him and his 8th grade students. These Divrei Torah were originally published on a weekly basis and were eagerly anticipated by families as they gathered around the Shabbat table. Each entry offers a unique perspective and deep understanding of the weekly Torah portion. To order your copy, visit tinyurl. com/yofshabbattable.
Middle School students worked with Rabbi Zidele on his new book, “
- At the YOF Shabbat Table”.
Extracurricular Exploration
THATLEARNINGGOES THEMILEEXTRA
At Flatbush, prayer and Torah learning never take a break. We believe that spiritual growth never gets put on pause. Our mission is to instill a deep sense of consistency and inspiration in our students—so that each morning, they wake up knowing that prayer and learning are constants in their lives. To support this, YOF offers a wide range of learning opportunities throughout the year, including daytime, evening, holiday, and summer programs. No matter the season, we ensure that your child remains connected, inspired, and growing.
During Winter Break, high school students and parents were sent daily “Torah Takeaways” featuring videos of faculty members offering Divrei Torah. Elementary school students and parents were sent the daily “Learn a lot in a Little” that included videos, summaries and challenging questions. Even our Early Childhood families received daily mitzvot and parasha videos, proving that it is never too young to start building good Torah habits.
Before and after school, elementary school students flock to early morning learning and to Mishmar. More than 30 students joined YOFHS Mashgiach Ruchani Rabbi Avi Churba for Torah learning after school.
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night seder classes were offered to high school students every week led by rabbis
Blending some of our high school faculty members with elementary school students and our elementary school faculty members with high school students leads to a feeling of wholeness, togetherness, and FAMILY.
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clubs are offered at the high school during the newly created “club hour” that gives students time to explore different activities inside and outside of school
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middle and high school boys partake in the Summer Lishmah Learning Tefillah program, led by YOF Elementary School Mashgiach Ruchani Rabbi Ikey Tawil. The students come voluntarily every day for minyan and a Talmud Torah session during breakfast. Head of High School Rabbi Joseph Beyda also gives daily classes following Tefillah and reinforces the spiritual connection with the students through the summer months.
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Middle School boys joined YOFHS Dean of Students Rabbi Naftali Besser for a night of summer Lishmah learning
Navigating the Field with Derech Eretz
Learning from Good Sportsmanship
Being part of a team encourages athletes to emulate the Flatbush Five character traits that we first start promoting when our students are in elementary school: Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility and Humility. The Athletics department focuses on building its sports program from the ground up by adding experienced Middle School coaches who also work with the high school teams. This continuity creates a more seamless transition as students advance in their athletic careers. We even offer basketball clinics over the summer in both Deal and in Brooklyn. Our students are not only taught how to win– they are also taught how to hold themselves with dignity from a young age when they don’t score the winning goal.
Sometimes when the score says you lose, you actually win.
“True success lies in the growth, learning and resilience individuals and teams gain through the journey - not in the outcome of winning or losing. It’s the development of character, effort and perseverance that our coaches emphasize most,”
— Adam Ginsburg, Director of Athletics
"Student athletes learn that being on a team means being part of a group, and they need to make choices that reflect the whole team. These character traits will remain with the students throughout their lives and will help shape their future selves," shared Robyn Chattah, Assistant Director of Athletics.
sports clinics were added in volleyball and flag football, due to popular demand
students joined three new Middle School teams
YOFHS recently added a new team room where coaches can connect more deeply with their athletes in a dedicated space to review game video, discuss scouting, pre-game prep and strategize best approaches to play. Aside from being a place to celebrate a win, it's also a safe spot to cope with disappointment.
“Being in the team room and preparing for play sets the tone for who we are as a team–which is really a family.” Class of 2025 Teddy Beyda
Embarking on a New Adventure
Students from over 25 elementary schools attended our 2024 YOFHS Open House, where families participated in informative sessions and enjoyed guided tours led by our student ambassadors. Throughout the fall and spring semesters, prospective families also had the opportunity to hear directly from students, meet one-on-one with administrators, and gain a firsthand look at campus life during school
950+ Open House attendees
300+ visits and tours
30 new families
100 Student Ambassadors and mentors
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Early Childhood continues to grow overall. In order for new families to get a more private feel for the school and be comfortable asking questions, we transitioned away from a larger Open House setting to small, intimate tours. The New Family Dinner invited prospective parents to engage with current parents and faculty members to feel what it is like to be part of the Flatbush Family. The Flatbush Friends event invited all new Early Childhood students to engage in art and reading activities as well as an exciting reptile show.
Mapping It Out
College and Israel Guidance
For nearly a century, our students have gone on to become high achievers who make meaningful contributions around the world. At Flatbush, our Yeshivah helps guide them through the challenges of academic and personal growth—encouraging resilience, purpose, and perseverance every step of the way.
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11% of students were accepted to hyper (<8% acceptance rate) and/or highly selective (<918% acceptance rate) colleges and universities more than in 2024
Nearly
70% of this year’s students will leave with AP credits towards college
$1,000,000 awarded in scholarships
43% of Class of 2025 students are spending a gap year in Israel
College and Israel Acceptances
College Acceptances
Babson College
Bar-Ilan University
Barnard College
Barnard College /Jewish Theological Seminar Double Degree Program
Boston University
Brandeis University
Bryant University
Columbia University
Columbia University/Tel Aviv University
Dual Degree Program
Columbia University /Jewish Theological Seminary Double Degree Program
University of Connecticut
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College
CUNY Borough of Manhattan
Community College
CUNY Brooklyn College
CUNY City College
CUNY College of Staten Island
CUNY Hunter College
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
CUNY Lehman College
CUNY Macaulay Honors College
(Baruch, Brooklyn, City College, John Jay)
Israel Acceptances
Midreshet Eshel
Baer Miriam Seminary
Israel XP at Bar-Ilan
Michlelet Mesaveret Yerushalayim (MMY)
Midreshet Eshel
Midreshet Lindenbaum
Midreshet Moriah
Midreshet Torat Chessed (MTC)
CUNY Queens College
CUNY York College
University of Delaware
Drexel University
Elon University
Florida International University
Fordham University
George Washington University
University of Hartford
Hofstra University
Kean University
LIM College
List College - JTS (Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies)
Long Island University (Brooklyn and Post campuses)
University of Maryland - College Park
Marymount Manhattan College
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
University of Miami
Monmouth University
Muhlenberg College
University of New Haven
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
Pace University (New York City and Westchester campuses)
Midreshet Torah V’Avodah (TVA)
Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi
Yeshivat Har Etzion
Yeshivat Lev Aharon
Yeshivat Moreshet Yerushalayim
Yeshivat Orayta
Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim
Yeshivat Torat Shraga
Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park
Pratt Institute
University of Rochester
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University (Camden, Newark and New Brunswick campuses)
School of Visual Arts
Seton Hall University
Stevens Institute of Technology
St. John’s University
SUNY Binghamton University
SUNY Buffalo
SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY at Purchase College
SUNY Stony Brook University
Syracuse University
University of Tampa
The New School
Touro College
Towson University
Tufts University
Wagner College
Yeshiva University
Charting Their Course
Getting an Early Start on the Road to Success
All of our elementary and high school students experience the beauty of chesed and the importance of a deep and enduring connection with Israel. Meet a group of students who were selected for exemplifying outstanding character traits and demonstrating a strong commitment to their studies.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lilian Alsaygh
EXTRACURRICULARS: Chidon HaTanach, Humanities Plus, Names, Not Numbers, Friday Chesed, SPARK, Yearbook, Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaShoah Programming
“What I love most about Yeshivah of Flatbush is the positive energy that fills the hallways. There is a sense of happiness and excitement that’s always in the air!”
HIGH SCHOOL
Sophie Cattan
SCHOOL: Midreshet Torat Chessed then Yeshiva University
INTENDED MAJOR: Psychology
FUTURE PLANS: Occupational Therapist, but unsure CLUBS AT YOFHS: Witness Theater, Basketball, Softball and Volleyball
“My favorite part of Flatbush were the countless chesed opportunities offered. After saying yes, chesed becomes your whole life. The rabbis and teachers have always supported me and given me so much to take with me as I continue learning about and living a Jewish life.”
Sammy Cohen
SCHOOL: CUNY Baruch
INTENDED MAJOR: Business Management
FUTURE PLANS: Entrepreneur, real estate development
CLUBS AT YOFHS: Real Estate, Israel Advocacy
“My favorite thing about Flatbush is the amount of people we were able to bring from Israel to speak, whether it was a soldier or a family member of a hostage. This gave me the opportunity to connect with them and create lasting relationships, such as IDF soldiers who I met two years ago and visited on a recent trip to Israel. Through the difficult times post October 7th, we can give comfort to our brothers across the world and feel the strength that they send us back.”
Samuel Shamoelian
EXTRACURRICULARS: Mishmar, Chidon HaTanach
“This year, I was part of Mishmar, which I really enjoyed because it gave me a chance to learn more Torah in a relaxed and fun way after school. I also participated in Chidon HaTanach, which helped me learn a lot about the stories and people in the Tanach. What I like most about Flatbush is that the school has a good balance between Judaic and General Studies, and the teachers really care about helping you succeed. It’s a place where you can learn, grow, and have fun all at the same time.”
Michelle Saadia
SCHOOL: Midreshet Torat Chessed then Columbia University
INTENDED MAJOR: Biology on a pre-med track
FUTURE PLANS: Doctor or surgeon
CLUBS AT YOFHS: Leaders in Business, Toastmasters (public speaking), Witness Theater, Tennis
“YOF gave me many outlets and opportunities to discover what I love. Through clubs, Pathfinders, and electives, I got to explore new interests across different fields and take classes that actually focused on what I’m passionate about. I also had incredibly supportive teachers and counselors who guided me every step of the way to grow both academically and spiritually.”
Eli Gindi
SCHOOL: Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi then Baruch College
INTENDED MAJOR: Real Estate
FUTURE PLANS: Realtor
CLUBS AT YOFHS: Architecture Independent Course, the Architecture, Construction, Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program, Students Supporting Israel, Mock Trial, Model Congress, Real Estate Club, Leaders in Business, JV and Varsity Hockey and Varsity Volleyball.
“My favorite thing that Flatbush gave me is the ability to grow and discover myself in a safe environment surrounded by supportive teachers and friends.”
Trailblazers
LEARNINGALUMNI:HERE, LEADING EVERYWHERE
Few schools can boast Nobel Prize laureates (we have two!), influential politicians (we have dozens), renowned historians, celebrated educators, and community members who make a real difference around the world. Here, we illuminate just a handful of our remarkable alumni–but truly, they are the ones lighting up the world, carrying the inspiration they found at Flatbush wherever they go.
500 years ago was the last time Cambridge University had a Jew leading their Semitic/Hebrew Studies department. Welcome Aaron Koller (ES’91, HS ‘95), who has taken on the role this year.
1978
YOFHS graduate Dr. Benjamin Korn launched the Institute for the Study of Hope, Dignity & Wellbeing, operating under the auspices of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the non-profit Life’s Door. Studies will focus on the biology, psychology and sociology of hope across the medical field.
Since 1977 , Rabbi Abraham Cooper (ES ‘64, HS ‘68) has been trying to build relationships with some of the world’s religious leaders to spread peace. He was a founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) in Los Angeles, which includes the Museum of Tolerance that defends the safety of Jews and Israel and discusses ways to combat antisemitism. Rabbi Cooper is the Associate Dean and Director of Global Social Action at the SWC.
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students from the Students Supporting Israel club lobbied with AIPAC. Alumnus Marty Geller (HS ‘70), sponsored the trip and arranged for the students to get professional lobbying training, meet with AIPAC CEO Eliot Brandt, and tour the Capitol.
102 year-old Dr. Deborah Eiferman (ES ‘35) made sure that her uncle who had fought in WW1 was no longer mistakenly buried under a cross at Arlington National Cemetery, as he had been for the past century. This past April, Dr. Eiferman and Operation Benjamin corrected the symbol on his grave to be the Star of David.
Photo courtesy Shira Hecht-Koller
Aaron Koller
Benjamin Korn
Abraham Cooper
Marty Geller
Deborah Eiferman
Cost to Educate a Child
EXPENSES
WE DEEPLY THANK THESE ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS THAT HAVE AIDED THE YESHIVAH OF FLATBUSH THIS PAST YEAR:
Anchors of Support
Just as a compass guides you towards your destination, your generosity directs us towards a brighter future for our students. By offering diverse campaigns and initiatives, we build meaningful relationships with our donors, which fosters a sense of community and pride in their giving.
We’re grateful for the dedication of our Board of Trustees, staff, parents, alumni, and donors who collectively provide an exceptional education and experience for our students. Your support, whether through our Scholarship Fund, Capital Campaign, or Endowment, makes you an integral part of the Flatbush Family. Together, we’re nurturing a legacy of kindness, compassion, and excellence that will endure for generations.
Our Compass Points to Gratitude
We honor our donors, who guide us with their generosity, and look forward to continuing our journey together.
$5,590,242 TOTAL DONATIONS
*This amount does not include the Flatbush Forever Fund or Capital Campaign
2,748 Total Donations
247 First-Time Donors
1,813 Donations Made by Alumni
1,092 Alumni Who Made Donations
958 Donations Made by Current Parents
Annual Donors
A gift to the Annual Scholarship Fund supports every aspect of a student’s experience, providing opportunities for learning as well as the ability for the Yeshivah to be responsive to emerging opportunities and challenges. Gifts to this fund make an immediate difference in the lives of students and faculty, as donations are directed to where the need is the greatest and are an important complement to our Capital and Endowment Campaigns. Annual Scholarship Fund donations turn ideas into actions and are critical in achieving our mission of academic excellence. We thank our dedicated supporters for choosing YOF as their philanthropic priority.
BENEFACTORS ($100,000+)
DR. ISAAC MADEB
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORTERS
VALEDICTORIANS ($15,000,000+)
CLAUDIE AND AVI HOULLOU
THE MINYAN ($1,000,000+)
JODY AND ZVI BENHAIM
ADRIENNE AND JOEY SHAMIE FAMILY
TERRY AND IKE SILVERA
THE MOISE SAFRA FOUNDATION
YAFFA AND DAVID ROSILIO AND FAMILY
DEBBIE AND JACK SAADIA
PILLARS ($72,000+)
RALPH J. HARARY FOUNDATION
ADELE AND LOUIS SHAMIE
CHAMPIONS ($50,000+)
HADDAD BRANDS FAMILY FOUNDATION
CLAUDIA AND AVI HOULLOU
THE MAMIYE FOUNDATION /MARLENE AND HYMIE MAMIYE
THE OVED FAMILY
HELENE AND ALAN SHAMAH & SALLY AND JOEY SHAMAH
SCHOLARS (36,000+)
MIKE ARJE & THE ETHEL PERES GORDON FOUNDATION
MAGGIE AND ELLIOT BETESH FUND
CENTURY 21 ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION
INC.
ABE & GRACE HIDARY FOUNDATION INC.
MORRIS HANAN AND SONS
STEPHANIE AND JACK MOSSERI
TAMMI AND SOLOMON MOSSERI
LEAH AND ALEXANDER REYNGOLD
ROBYN AND SEYMOUR SAMMELL
MARLENE AND STEVEN R. SHAMAH & FAMILY
TERRY AND IKE SILVERA
TRIANGLE CAPITAL GROUP
SHAYNE AND ELI ZAMI
AMBASSADORS ($26,000+)
RENEÉ AND STEVEN ADELSBERG
PAULINA AND RALPH AZRAK
THE BAILEY, JEROME AND HOROVITS FAMILIES
GAIL AND JOJO CHEHEBAR
LISA AND LEE COHEN
HIS INTERNATIONAL
ELAINE AND NATHAN SHALOM
LEADERS ($18,000+)
LILLIAN AND JOEY M. ALLAHAM
NADYA AND GENNADIY BELENKIY
ELIZABETH AND STEVEN BETESH
GABRIEL AND MARCELLE CHEHEBAR FAMILY
GRACE AND JACK DAYAN
CELIA AND RALPH DICHY
LORI AND HAROLD DWECK
FRIEDA AND JOSEPH M. FRANCO
RAQUEL AND JOE A. FRANCO
CHANTAL AND AL GINDI
MICHELE AND VICTOR HAKIM
DIANA AND JOSEPH HEDAYA
ROBERTA KAYLIE
THE LABOZ FAMILY
ESTHER AND JACK MOSSERI
NICOLE AND DARREN OVED
DANIELLE AND MICHAEL SASSON
CYNTHIA AND ALBERT SETTON
BEATRICE AND JEFFREY SUTTON
SDI TECHNOLOGIES/ IHOME
FREDA AND ALBERTO SMEKE
ALBERTO & ELLIOT SUTTON & FAMILIES
RACHEL AND MORRIS TABUSH
RACHEL AND IGOR VATELMAN
PATRONS ($10,000+)
ALICE AND HARRY ADJMI
VICKY AND ABE M. ANTEBY
ETTY AND JACK BENZAKEN
AMY AND JOSEPH BETESH
REBECCA AND ANDREW BIRNBAUM
CAROL AND ISAAC CHERA
SUSAN AND ELLIOT D. COHEN
FREDA AND ZEKE FAHAM
MARCY AND STEVEN FELDMAN & FAMILY
JOYCE AND SAM FLASTER
CHALMÉ FAMILY - ELLIOT R. CHALMÉ
FOUNDATION
FRANCO FOUNDATION
SARAH AND JACK FRANCO
JUDITH AND ELLIOT HOROWITZ
JACK A. KASSIN & FAMILY
SHELLY AND MOURAD KATTAN
RONIT AND HAGAI LANIADO
ERIKA AND RUVIN LEVAVI
RACHEL AND RICKY NOVICK
CHARLES AND BRENDA SAKA FAMILY
FOUNDATION
YAEL AND EDDIE SASSOON
AMY AND STEVEN SASSON
PIA AND STEVEN SCABA
DEBORAH AND JACK SETTON
JULIETTE AND EDWARD SETTON
MARGRETTE AND JACK SHAMMAH
BELLA AND TOBY SOULEIMAN
RACHEL AND JEFF SUTTON
LAURA AND JOE R. TAWIL
SHARI AND SAUL TAWIL
KARRIE AND ISAAC TOUSSIE
ELI S. WEISS
LINDA AND ELI ZIKRY
JEANNE AND RALPH ZIRDOK
PIONEERS ($5,000+)
JULIE AND MICHAEL BETESH
MANDI AND MORRIS BILDIRICI
MAZIE AND EDDIE CHEHEBAR
MONIQUE AND RICHARD CHERA
RACHEL AND NIMROD DAYAN
RUBY AND STEVEN DWECK
DANIELLE AND LOUIS FRANCO
RACHEL AND RICHARD FRANCO
ROCHELLE AND ELLIOT FRANCO
CLAIRE AND ROBERT FRASTAI
RENA AND MARK GOLDSTEIN
LESLIE AND RICHARD GRAZI
PAULINE AND FRED HARARI
HANA AND ALBERT HASSON
JOEY IKE LEVY
RACHEL AND MORRIS LINCER
SARAH AND ALBERT MALEH
MICHELLE AND JACK MALEH
ALBERT METTA
JEAN AND MARSHALL MIZRAHI
JACLYN AND STEVEN PAHUSKIN
LINDA AND ABRAHAM PODOLSKY
ERIKA AND EDGAR ROMANO
LAUREN AND RABBI DR. JEFFREY
ROTHMAN
ANDREA AND ROBERT SCHECHTER
LIZA AND HYMAN SHAMAH
THE STERN AND BLOND FAMILY
ELLIOT TAMIR
ROCHELLE AND JACK TERZI
DR. ABE D. TAWIL
SOPHIA AND GABRIEL ZEITOUNI
PARTNERS ($3,600+)
GAIL AND JACK BENDHEIM
SHAYA BERGER
HELEN AND ELI COHEN
LINDA AND RAYMOND CHAKKALO
BARBARA AND MARK CHRAIME
DAWN AND ABE DWECK
LERON AND SIMON ELKHARRAT
DANIEL EPSTEIN
BETTY AND SONNY ESSES
ALICE AND STEVIE GOLDMAN
ALAN GOLDSMITH
ELAINE AND BERNIE HAFIF
HANA AND MATTHEW HABIB
ADELE AND JACK JEMAL
LISA AND MAURICE LEVY
RACHEL AND LAWRENCE PAHUSKIN
GILA AND MICHAEL HARARY
RENEE AND AARON HARARI
LISA AND JOSEPH JEMAL
SYLVIA AND JEREMY LEBOVITCH
MICHELE AND ALLAN LEVY
ESTHER AND HYMIE MISHAN
ELAYNE AND BARRY MOSS
JENNIFER AND SHAWN SAFDIE
RAQUEL AND JACK SAVDIE
ROBIN AND DAVID SHAOUL
MORGAN AND ABRAHAM SULTAN
MICHELE AND ELY TAWIL
ADELE AND ELI YEDID
TRIANGLE CAPITAL GROUP
FOUNDERS ($500,000+)
STEPHANIE AND JACK MOSSERI
RALPH J. HARARY FOUNDATION
VICKY AND ALBERTO SABA
ADELE AND LOUIS J. SHAMIE
BENEFACTORS ($100,000+)
ANNIE AND ELLIOTT AZRAK
LILY AND MEIR BOZAGLO
JOE AND TRINA CAYRE FOUNDATION
THE JAY AND AVITAL COHEN FOUNDATION
LISA AND LEE COHEN
ETTY AND JACK BENZAKEN
VALERIE AND ELLIOT BETESH, JOYCE AND RAYMOND BETESH
ROCHELLE AND DAVID BEYDA
VIVIAN AND ABRAHAM DUSHEY
MICHELE AND VICTOR HAKIM
TAMMI AND SOLOMON MOSSERI
OVED, PARDO AND BETESH FAMILIES
RACHEL AND ALBERT PARDO
YAFFA AND DAVID ROSILIO AND FAMILY
JENNIFER AND SHAWN SAFDIE
ROBYN AND SEYMOUR SAMMELL
MELODIE AND MARTIN SCHARF
LANA SHALOM AND FAMILY
JAMIE AND MICKEY SHAMAH & SONS
AMES AND STACEY TEBELE
NANCY AND CHARLES TEBELE
PILLARS (72,000+)
CHERYL AND VICTOR AZRAK
CHAMPIONS ($50,000+)
ODETTE AND NATHAN ACCAD
ALICE AND HARRY ADJMI
GLADYS AND RICHARD ADJMI
RENEE AND DAVID BRAHA
GAIL AND JOJO CHEHEBAR
GRACE AND JACK DAYAN
SCHOLARS ($36,000+)
MAZIE AND EDDIE CHEHEBAR
SHARON AND STEVEN SUTTON, BARBARA AND JESSE SUTTON & FAMILY
AMBASSADORS ($26,000+)
EVA AND LOUIS GALPERN
MICHELLE AND VICTOR GINDI
LEADERS ($18,000+)
MERAV AND EZRA DWECK
MIKE ARJE & THE ETHEL PERES GORDON FOUNDATION
PATRONS ($10,000+)
ELKA AND RICHARD A"H COHEN
MELISSA AND JOSEPH SMOUHA
Annually Named Programs
We are pleased to continue our donor recognition program that acknowledges the important role of our major donors in advancing the YOF mission.
The Annual Naming Program for ANNUAL DONORS of $26,000 and above with multi-year commitments is filled with many exciting and robust offerings.
The donors below have made annual gifts and dedicated the following programs:
CHAMPIONS ($50,000+)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8TH GRADE GRADUATION
Dedicated by the Haddad Brands Family Foundation
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEFILLAH PROGRAM
Dedicated In Memory of Ralph J. Harary A”H
YOFHS BOYS & GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAMS
Dedicated by the Oved Family
YOFHS HISTORY DEPARTMENT
Dedicated by the Bailey, Jerome and Horovits Families
YOM HA’ATZMAUT CELEBRATION
Dedicated by the Mamiye Family
SCHOLARS (36,000+)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Dedicated in Honor of Natalie and Eli Greenberg by Adele and Louis Shamie
YOFHS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
Dedicated in Memory of Ethel Gordon A”H & Ruth Peres A”H
PARENT SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
Dedicated by Leah and Alexander Reyngold
THE SHIFRA HANON PATHFINDERS DEPARTMENT CURATED
SPEAKER SERIES
Dedicated by Triangle Capital Group
AMBASSADORS ($26,000+)
COOKING FOR A CAUSE
Dedicated In Honor of Marlene and Steven R. Shamah
CELEBRATING OUR STUDENTS' EXCELLENCE
ARCHON AND NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CEREMONY
Dedicated by the Hanan Family
EARLY CHILDHOOD PKRE READING IN PAJAMAS
Dedicated by Terry and Isaac Silvera
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEFILLAH DAY
Dedicated by The Maggie and Elliot Betesh Fund
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION
Dedicated by Adele and Louis Shamie in honor of Noah Shamie and all of the Kindergarten Graduates
NAMES, NOT NUMBERS®
Dedicated by Reneé and Steven Adelsberg
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL CARNIVAL
Dedicated by Beatrice and Jeffrey Sutton
Sustaining the Yeshivah of Flatbush Legacy
Creating a secure financial foundation for the Yeshivah of Flatbush is our top priority. The Flatbush Forever Fund is a cornerstone of this effort, providing a reliable source of income through prudent investments and generous legacy gifts. Your contribution will have a lasting impact, as the annual interest distribution will support our school's mission and programs. We see the Flatbush Forever Fund as a compelling opportunity for donors to make a meaningful difference and leave a lasting legacy. We encourage broad participation in this vital initiative, which will help shape the Yeshivah's future.
The primary goal of this fund is to support our ongoing efforts to maintain affordability, financial security, and educational excellence. As we look beyond this year's budget, we understand that investing in our school's future is essential to ensuring a thriving and engaged Jewish community for generations to come.
Building the Flatbush Forever Fund is a crucial component of our long-term strategy to ensure the financial stability of the Yeshivah of Flatbush. This fund serves as a dependable source of income for our school, thanks to your generous legacy gift, which will provide YOF with an annual interest distribution from our investments. We believe that the Flatbush Forever Fund offers an excellent opportunity for donors to enhance the impact of their contributions to the Yeshivah, and we encourage many to participate in this vital initiative.
The Flatbush Forever Fund is a vital investment in our school's future, enabling us to prioritize three key areas: affordability, financial security, and educational excellence. As we look to the years ahead, we know that securing our school's future is essential to building a strong, engaged, and resilient Jewish community that will thrive for generations.
TO MAKE A LEGACY GIFT
DONATE TODAY
A donation made today will have a large impact on every facet of our school, as it will add to our annual income.
INCLUDE A BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL
Bequests to YOF are deductible for estate tax purposes. They may be structured in many ways and directed to a purpose of your choice. Contact us for bequest language samples.
$398,659 annual income from endowment
ADDING YOF AS A RETIREMENT ACCOUNT
BENEFICIARY
YOF is exempt from income taxes, unlike individual heirs, so your philanthropic impact will go further when you leave an account to the Yeshivah.
CONSIDER AN IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER
For those 70-and-a-half years or older, directing gifts to YOF from your IRA is an easy, convenient way to make a gift from one of your major assets. The gift will be excluded from your gross income: a tax-free rollover will count towards your required minimum distribution (RMD).
The best way to ensure our Yeshivah's future is to take care of our future generations. We would like to thank our legacy gift donors for partnering with us.
VALEDICTORIANS
($6,000,000+)
William S. Levine Family
The William S. Levine Family Shoah Institute
THE MINYAN ($1,000,000+)
Anonymous
The Benjamin & Ray C. Scheckner Trust
FOUNDERS ($500,000+)
The Hanon Family
The Shifra Hanon Pathfinders Department
Avi Houllou
The Naomi Houllou A"H Ladies Auxiliary
Julie and Steven Montague
Dr. Albert Montague A"H STEM Institute
Stanley Waldman Estate
BUILDERS ($250,000+)
Stephanie and Jack Mosseri
Adele and Louis J. Shamie
BENEFACTORS ($100,000+)
Blumenthal Family May & Bernard Blumenthal Scholars Program
Joe and Trina Cayre Foundation
Dr. Ira H. Gewolb A”H
Marlene and Hymie Mamiye
Renee and Albert Laboz
The Wichs Family
PILLARS ($72,000+)
Renée and Steven Adelsberg
The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation
Morris Hanan and Sons
Oved Family
Helene and Alan Shamah and Family
Terry and Ike Silvera
CHAMPIONS ($50,000+)
Anonymous
Gail and Josef Chehebar
Claire and Robert Frastai
Gaye and Sheldon Hoffman
Marjorie and Jack J. Gindi
Hidrock Properties
Rachel and Albert Pardo
Sarah Shamah Foundation
Susan and Sam Shamie
Beatrice and Jeffrey Sutton
Triangle Capital Group
Nathalie and Mitchell Vilinsky
SCHOLARS ($36,000+)
Lisa and Lee Cohen
Haddad Brands Family Foundation
Lisa and Joseph Jemal
Ronit and Hagai Laniado