This year marks a remarkable milestone—45 years since the founding of YULA. It is with deep gratitude to Hashem and profound pride that we look back on nearly half a century of nurturing Torah, academic excellence, character, and leadership. And yet, even more powerful than what we have accomplished is what lies ahead.
This has been a truly extraordinary year. We took bold steps to elevate our learning environment, becoming a cell phone–free campus—a decision that has transformed the rhythm of our days. By reclaiming presence and focus, our students have deepened their learning, strengthened friendships, and reconnected with the values that matter most. We experienced unprecedented growth, with record enrollment reflecting a rising wave of families drawn to YULA’s mission and model. We’ve expanded not only in size, but in spirit—with increased hours of Torah learning, course offerings, programming, each moment building toward the kind of greatness that cannot be measured in numbers alone. We felt the heartbreak and strength of our people, as we davened daily for Israel’s soldiers and hostages. Our students channeled their pain into purpose—through tefillah, chesed, and activism. We were honored to host freed hostages, an experience that left an indelible mark on our entire community. And we celebrated our alumni who made aaliyah with a reunion in Bet Shemesh that had over 200 people.
Through all of this, we have seen that YULA is not just a school—it is a pillar of our community. A sacred endeavor of building neshamot, strengthening identity, and ensuring the Jewish future.
In Parashat Terumah, Hashem instructs Moshe to build
the Mishkan—“Ve’asu li mikdash, v’shachanti b’tocham”— “Build for Me a sanctuary, and I will dwell among them” (Shemot 25:8). The commentators point out that the verse does not say “in it,” but “in them.” The sanctuary wasn’t just a physical space—it was a vessel through which the Divine would dwell within the people themselves. So too with YULA. For 45 years, we’ve built more than buildings and programs. We’ve built mensches—students in whom Torah, values, and purpose truly dwell. The impact of YULA is not confined to our campus—it lives in the classrooms our alumni teach in, the homes they build, the IDF units they serve in, and the communities they lead.
Chazal teach: “The reward for a mitzvah is the mitzvah itself.” What greater reward than seeing 45 years of students who now raise children of their own in Torah and mitzvot— many of whom are now returning as the next generation of YULA students.
Thank you for walking this path with us. May we continue to grow together—dor l’dor—from generation to generation.
Bi’veracha,
Arye Sufrin
Each year, as YULA’s President, I’m asked to write a letter for the annual report. I don’t know why I’m the one who gets this privilege. In truth, we’re blessed with an outstanding administration, led by Rabbi Sufrin, and an incredibly engaged and dedicated Board of Directors. We’re also lucky to have an enormously supportive parent body, who take their responsibilities as stakeholders in YULA’s mission, and the guarantors of their children’s education, with the utmost seriousness. With Am Yisrael preoccupied with the twin challenges of the plight of the hostages and the seemingly never-ending war(s), YULA has to both share deeply in the existential challenges of our peoplehood, while also continuing its educational mission of preparing the Jewish children of Los Angeles to maximize their impact on the Jewish people, Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael in the 21 st century. YULA is accomplishing this by committing itself to 1) the Primacy and Relevancy of Torah; 2) Uncompromising General Studies; and 3) Character Development.
I have a daughter in the Girls Division. I spend many hours each week learning at the Boys Division Beit Midrash. I am coming off recently having attended YULA’s 45 th graduation. The State of the Union is strong. YULA has record high enrollment, eclipsing 500 students, bli ayin hara. Every event is a new fundraising record. People give enthusiastically, because they believe in the educational mission of the school and because they’re seeing tangible results. Tuition continues to stay flat, buoyed by enrollment, careful fiscal management by our administration and finance committee, and the continued dividends of Covid government funding and merger cost savings. We’ve saved the community in excess of $3.5 million—and counting—by holding tuition down relative to our competition. We’ve done it for a half a decade!—and will continue to keep trying.
Our campus improvement and expansion continues apace. This summer we’re upgrading the Nagel campus weight room thanks to a generous gift from the Cohen family in memory of Joe Setton z”l. We are also continuing to develop plans for the Girls Campus Annex on the corner of Horner and Rob -
ertson—that we already purchased—which will augment the Gindi campus in the coming years.
All of this is supremely important, but pales in comparison to the educational achievements that all can see. Our children are flourishing. Torah learning is conducted at a high level in both divisions. The ruchniyus on both campuses, whether manifested through learning, kumzitzes, informal educational opportunities, or school trips, is palpable. Our general studies curriculum challenges students, preparing them for the ever-changing job markets of the future. And, perhaps most importantly, our children are deeply involved in performing chesed and in other character development opportunities— ranging from drama, to Model UN, to sports. It’s dizzying to comprehend what they’re juggling and yet, in a world that is otherwise unkind to adolescents, especially the technology-industrial complex (a term I just coined), they are, as a group, happy and engaged—in no small measure aided by the school’s courageous cell phone policy.
We’re living in a time of miracles, witnessing the beginnings of the remaking of the Middle East, led by Israel. We’re also seeing new technologies reshape entire industries, seemingly overnight. Thankfully, we’re also inheritors of a 5,000 year old tradition that grounds each generation and helps it navigate what it means to Jewish, heirs to the Torah, and stewards of the future. May we succeed as a light onto nations and fulfill our destiny.
Seth Berkowitz President
LEADERSHIP
Thank you to all those who have taken leadership roles at YULA in the 2024-2025 school year. Your dedication, efforts, and contributions make a significant impact on the YULA community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Seth Berkowitz, President
Alan Gindi, Co-Chairman
David Nagel, Co-Chairman
Howard Levkowitz, Vice President
Brian Kleinman, Treasurer
Shuli Steinlauf, Secretary
Evan Anziska
Shalom Aynesazan
Shmuel Barak
Yona Elishis
Donny Feldman
David Gershov
Gil Goldschein
Steven Heumann
Yitzy Katz ‘00
Dani Samson ‘86
Omid Shaye
Pamela Talansky ‘02
Daniel Uretsky ‘99
Yoni Wintner ‘99
Efrat Zisblatt ‘90
PARENT COUNCIL
Felice Gottlieb ‘00, Co-President
Rivka Most, Co-President
Jennifer Wintner ‘98, Treasurer
ADMINISTRATION
Girls Division
Rabbi Arye Sufrin, Head of School
Racheli Luftglass, Judaic Studies Principal
Yehudis Benhamou, General Studies Principal
Dr. Natalie Williams, Principal
Rachel Shandalov, Assistant Principal and Dean of College Guidance
Rochel Gargir, Chief Operating Officer
Sy Litwin Director of Finance
Samira Miller, Director of Admissions
Mindy Sroka, Director of Operations and Academic Registrar
Alexandra Novak, Athletic Director
Boys Division
Rabbi Arye Sufrin, Head of School
Rabbi Shimon Abramczik, Judaic Studies Principal
Yehudis Benhamou, General Studies
Principal
Rachel Shandalov, Assistant Principal and Dean of College Guidance
Rochel Gargir, Chief Operating Officer
Sy Litwin, Director of Finance
Rick St. Laurent, Director of Operations, Facilities and Special Projects
Jesse Orenshein ‘14, Director of Admissions
Alexandra Novak, Athletic Director
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Brian Kleinman, Chair
Evan Anziska
Shmuel Barak
Gil Goldschein
David Nagel, Co-Chair
Joe Coleman, Co-Chair
Michael Bernstein ‘98, Co-Chair
Rula Almquist
Nancy Dunlap
Rochel Gargir
Mike Guardado
Sandra Jones
Saydi Molina
Daniel Nagel ‘02
Corie Schnee
Ara Vartanian
TRUSTEE EVENT COMMITTEE
Event Chairs Emeriti
Susan and Michael Baum
Sheryl Neuman and Mark Hyman
Tina ’85 and Michael Loboda
Elayne and Howard Levkowitz
Event Chairs
Yona and Isser Elishis
Zahava and Daniel ’99 Uretsky
Event Committee
Alison ‘98 and Evan Anziska
Rita and Shalom Aynesazan
Felice Gottlieb ‘00 and Shmuel Barak
Ruth and Seth Berkowitz
Ariana and Michael ‘98 Bernstein
Michal and Jeremie Braun
Shana ‘91 and Donny Feldman
Devora and Moishe Frankel
Ruchie and Steve ‘96 Fried
Atara and Dael ’96 Geft
Michal ‘91 and David Gershov
Rachel Gindi
Barbara and Alan Gindi
Ilana and Gil Goldschein
Rachel ’00 and Akiva Greenfield
Simona and Steven Heumann
Lesley and Brian Kleinman
Michelle ’88 and Ben Mandelbaum
Rachel ’99 and Daniel Margolies
Gitta Nagel
Marnie and David Nagel
Annie and Daniel ’02 Nagel
Miri and Reuben Robin
Mirriam and Aaron Robin
Shira and Benny Rosenberg
Rivkie and Dani ‘86 Samson
Kelly and Omid Shaye
Shuli and Avi ‘88 Steinlauf
Pamela ’02 and Michael Talansky
Lisa and Yoni ’99 Wintner
Jennifer ‘98 and Phillip ‘95 Wintner
Efrat ‘90 and Uri Zisblatt
Elayne and Howard Levkowitz, Chairs
Felice Gottlieb ‘00
Simona Heumann
Girls Division
Tali Sims ‘25, Class President
Ora Homami ‘25 and Melissa Behboud ‘25, VPs of Programming
Sophie Rosenberg ‘25 and Hannah
Zelkha ‘25, VPs of Fundraising
Lily Daftari ‘25, Secretary
Rebecca Marciano ‘25, Treasurer
Most
Sara Sternberg
Shuli Steinlauf
Boys Division
Michael Greenfield ‘25, Executive Committee
Moshe Razi ‘25, Executive Committee
Noam Sokol ‘25, Executive Committee
Nathaniel Aviv-Gabay ‘25, Student Store
Jacob Mieli ‘25, Student Store
Naftali Bookstein ‘25, Chessed Committee
DECRON GOLF
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
Rivkah
RELEVANCY OF TORAH PRIMACY AND
PILLARS OF A YULA EDUCATION
YULA students placed 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE NATIONALLY
Students from YULA Girls Division participated in YUHS Bekiut Program
Akiva Shrier ’28 earned
1st
place in this year’s National Chidon HaTanach and will represent the United States at the International Chidon HaTanach (Olami) in Israel. Rafi Shrier ’28 also earned in the top 5, finishing 4th.
Over
13,000 amudim of Gemara were chazered this year at the Boys Division!
Our summer learning initiative resulted in ove r
80
YULA students signing to make a summer siyum on mesechet Megillah !
Mazal tov to our Friedman Masmidim Program for being mesayem Masechet Taanit !
There were
5 summer shiurim for YULA Girls.
Each grade-wide Mechanechet hosts student programming in her home approximately 5-10x throughout the year!
Students, staff, and alumni collaborated to produce
2 Torah journals this year.
There are optional learning opportunities during breakfast
4 days a week. Mishnayot Chaburah, Chassidus Chaburah, Shnayim Mikra ve’Echad Targum, and Davening Chabura!
Mazal Tov to our student-led Davening Chabura on completing Twerski on Prayer by Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski. The Chabura has now begun learning Rav Schwab on Prayer
L’EILA U’LEILA
This year, the Girls Division Leila program expanded into the U’leila program, now including students from all four grades for the first time. A highlight of the year was a new all-grade retreat in Palm Springs, featuring shiurim, bonding activities, and chesed opportunities. The program also hosted ten inspiring guest speakers and took a four-day trip to New York that combined Torah learning, chesed, and exposure to diverse hashkafot. Three new seniors joined the program this year, contributing to its continued growth—now
ADVANCING TORAH EDUCATION
Four of our Kodesh teachers—Mrs. Rochel Gans, Mrs. Annie Nagel, Mrs. Tali Halpern ‘19, and Mrs. Chanie Kluger—are actively advancing their Kodesh studies through pursuing advanced degrees, including PhDs, master’s programs, and participating in the Matan program in Israel.
ADVANCED LEARNING TRACKS
Participation in the Eleanor Goldin z”l Beit Midrash Program , an advanced ‘chaburah- style’ learning program, grew to 35 students in grades 9th through 11th.
Students led weekly Thursday Night Mishmar in which students arranged for speakers and learned together be’chavruta, followed by Mariv, poppers, and a kumzitz.
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REBBE/TALMID & MACHANCHOT
STUDENT BOND
At YULA, the deep connection between students and their rebbeim and mechanchot inspires a lifelong love for Torah in our talmidim. This bond is one of our greatest strengths and extends far beyond the classroom. Every Shabbos, YULA rebbeim hold a learning seder with students at Adas Torah, while mechanchot open their homes for Shabbos meals, seudat shlishit learning programs, and after-school events. This past summer, Rabbi Sufrin visited talmidim and alumni around the world—from NCSY Summer and Camp Kaylie to Mach Hach BaAretz and even the IDF—demonstrating that YULA’s dedication to its students continues long after graduation.
up 31% since its launch just three years ago. The enthusiasm around the program, fueled by a love for learning and designed to enhance the campus avira, has made it a central part of student life. The program is now led by two dedicated mechanchot: Tali Halpern ‘19 for 9th and 10th grades, and Rachel Margolies ‘99 for 11th and 12th grades.
DERACHIM
The Girls Division Derachim Program offers students across all grades and academic tracks a variety of “paths” to foster spiritual growth and deepen their connection to Hashem. The course offerings evolve each semester in response to the changing interests and needs of the student body. This year’s selections included: Practical Jewish Medical Ethics, Contemporary Jewish Reproductive Health, Jewish Legal Advocacy: Navigating Values and Interests, Art and Soul, Israel: Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow, A Panoply of Parshanut, and Complex Episodes in Tanach
34 students participated in the Friedman Family Masmidim Program , a bekiyus program designed to master 50 dapim of gemara and to finish 2 masechtot each year,
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students participated in the Baum Family Advanced Gemara Track These students demonstrate a commitment to Torah learning by participating in Night Seder twice a week and Sunday morning learning throughout the year.
PILLARS OF A YULA EDUCATION:
UNCOMPROMISING GENERAL STUDIES
PIONEERING MEDICAL EXPLORATION FOR STUDENTS
The JOWMA Club, launched this first year, becoming the school’s first medical academic club. Each month, students had the opportunity to learn directly from practicing physicians through hands-on, experiential workshops covering a range of specialties including cardiology, mental health, pediatric endocrinology, oncology, and nutrition. Approximately 45 students participated regularly. The club offered unique, immersive experiences such as heart dissections and suturing practice, providing students with a realistic introduction to medical skills and careers.
GELMAN HALL
Gelman Hall is a vibrant hub where creativity, innovation, and learning converge. Within its walls, a dynamic blend of disciplines—including Robotics, Engineering, Art, Film, and Education— come to life through a variety of engaging classes and hands-on experiences. This year, students have been prototyping robots in the STEAM labs, screening original films in the film room, crafting impressive art, and piloting innovative education workshops. The Chabad Minyan also davens here!
EXPANDING ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
As part of our ongoing commitment to expanding academic opportunities for our students, we introduced Spanish and Psychology as new electives this year. The history department will also be adding the first history elective in YULA’s history—a course on World War II. Looking ahead, we’re excited to offer AP Chemistry and AP Psychology as part of next year’s curriculum.
girls received Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, including two gold keys (highest award), five silver keys (second-highest), and nine honorable mentions.
Mazal Tov to our Model UN Team for continuing its impressive streak, earning
2nd
place out of 50 teams at YUNMUN! Out of 50 total awards presented, YULA proudly brought home 7.
Out of close to 10,000 entries Sammy Samouha ‘26 earned an honorable mention in the New York Times Student Open Letters Contest.
ACHIEVEMENTS
out of 30 teams in the First Tech Challenge Robotics Competition 16
Twenty-five students from all grades in both divisions traveled to Boston for Harvard Model Congress, joining over 1,700 students from 60+ schools. Congrats to Noam Barnes ’25 on winning
Best
Delegate
The Robotics Team placed in the
Elisheva Dulitz ‘26 was named a finalist in the Los Angeles County Poetry Out Loud Competition.
Our Panther Post Newspaper expanded by sending students to a journalism conference, and expanding to a digital website.
EMPOWERING STUDENT VOICES THROUGH MEANINGFUL ASSEMBLIES
This year saw a strong emphasis on student-led assemblies, which played a meaningful role in fostering awareness and reflection within the school community. Students organized and led impactful programs centered around significant events and themes, including 9/11, October 7th, Women’s History Month, Yom Hazikaron, Yom HaShoah, and Veterans Day.
EXPANDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This year, many teachers participated in AP Summer Institutes, enhancing their subject expertise and instructional strategies. Professional development opportunities were expanded to include workshops on artificial intelligence, classroom management, and other key areas, supporting continued growth and innovation in teaching practices.
PILLARS OF
A
YULA EDUCATION:
DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER
COMMUNITY
During Chanukah celebrations at YULA, we dedicate one special day each year for our students to focus on making an Impact .
A This year, our students volunteered at
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different chessed organizations across the community, including Etta, Garden of Palms, the Iranian Jewish Senior Center, Shabbos Kits, OBKLA, Love n Groceries, Yachad, and more.
The goal of the day was twofold: to give back meaningfully to the community and to inspire our students to continue making a lasting impact beyond Chanukah.
Mission to Israel: The annual January Israel trip for YULA was an opportunity for YULA students to visit army bases, to visit with wounded soldiers, former hostages and families, and to volunteer at multiple locations in the Gaza area and around the country, alongside learning more about options for gap year programs.
SHARSHERET PINK DAY
We marked Sharsheret Pink Day by raising awareness about breast and ovarian cancer. Students wore pink and heard from Sharsheret’s Outreach Coordinator, and a breast cancer survivor. The speakers highlighted the high risk of hereditary cancer in the Ashkenazi Jewish community and shared the power of chessed and bikur cholim— even small gestures like checking in on a friend. Thank you, Sharsheret, for the incredible work you do!
SHALOM TASK FORCE GO PURPLE DAY
As a new component of the 3rd Annual National Volleyball Shabbaton , the players led a chessed initiative to support families affected by the LA wildfires.
A In partnership with Chabad of the Palisades, they packed and delivered
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Shabbat Kits to displaced Jewish families in Pacific Palisades. This effort brought comfort, achdut, and a sense of community to those facing this challenging time, showcasing how the spirit of the Shabbaton extends far beyond the court.
AWARENESS
HEALTH WEEK
The YULA Counseling Department was excited to bring back Health Week! This special week was dedicated to promoting both physical and mental well-being, with practical tips for leading a healthier lifestyle. Students heard from inspiring speakers, participated in hands-on workshops, and enjoyed delicious healthy treats.
We participated in Shalom Task Force’s Go Purple Day to raise awareness about domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships. Each grade took part in faculty-led sessions focused on boundaries, support, and building healthy friendships.
LEADERSHIP
Yashar Koach to our students for arranging the following student led projects:
•Blood drive
•Chanukah Toy drive for Chai Lifeline
For those displaced or affected by the fires:
• Judaica drive
• Book drive
• Clothing drive
In a surprise assembly, our seniors, led by Moshe Razi ‘25 and Ariel Nikravesh ‘25 , presented Coach Raf and Mr. Hall with the gift of a new pair of tefillin. These two beloved faculty members—who are not just teachers, but part of our YULA family—have given so much to our students: participating on Shabbatonim and trips, modeling middot, and fully embracing the values of our yeshiva.
EDUCATION
YULA Seniors joined members of our community at the grand opening of the Los Angeles United Coalition of Jewish Voters ! The goal was to get out the word about the importance of voting and to encourage members of our community to do their civic duty and be engaged citizens on behalf of the Jewish people! Thank you to Mrs. Miriam Mark for organizing the event and for encouraging our newest voters to attend and show support!
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP SERIES
Our Ethical Leadership Series featured dynamic guest speakers who bring real-world experience to the classroom. Students gained practical insights into fields such as real estate, nonprofit leadership, and the entertainment industry— all shared through the lens of ethics, personal growth, and making a meaningful impact. Each session was designed to inspire students to pursue success with integrity and purpose.
ISRAEL EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
In the wake of October 7 and amidst a rise in anti-Zionism and antisemitism in the U.S., YULA has prioritized two core goals: cultivating a deep, personal connection between students and the State of Israel, and equipping them to become confident, informed Zionist advocates. This year’s comprehensive programming has integrated education, activism, chessed, tefillah, and immersive experiences to meet these aims.
BUILDING CONNECTION TO ISRAEL
A key highlight this year was the commemoration of October 7, including visits to the Nova Exhibition and assemblies featuring freed hostage Andrey Kozlov. Students led meaningful memorials, prayer campaigns, and chessed initiatives. Throughout the year, students engaged in programs honoring hostages and fallen soldiers, with visits from IDF soldiers sharing firsthand experiences. Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut featured emotional commemorations and celebrations of Israeli resilience and hope. Additional initiatives included the Cannes YULA Film Festival, student
missions to Israel, and personalized guidance toward gap year and IDF service.
EDUCATING CONFIDENT ZIONISTS
Academically, the 12th Grade ArabIsraeli Conflict course provided a foundation in Zionist history, media literacy, and advocacy skills. Students in grades 9–11 studied Jewish and Israeli history in depth. Advocacy initiatives included student-led lobbying, a weekly YIAC lunch club, and participation in national campaigns such as the World Zionist Congress elections and a coordinated letter-writing effort.
ARTS
DRAMA
Led by Margy Horowitz, YULA’s Performing Arts program brought three outstanding productions to the stage, each performed to enthusiastic, full-house audiences: Beauty and the Beast (Girls Musical, December 2024), Game of Tiaras (Girls Play, April 2025), and Art (Boys Play, May 2025). The Girls Musical featured nearly 60 students in the cast and crew—the highest participation in YULA history—highlighting the incredible passion and talent of our student body.
VISUAL ARTS
FELLOWSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
YULA students took part in fellowships with StandWithUs, AJC, Unpacked, and FIDF—gaining practical advocacy experience and bringing programming back to campus. Visiting educators, guest speakers, and partnerships further enhanced student learning and engagement. Daily tefillah included dedicated prayers for Israel and the hostages, reinforcing the spiritual connection to Am Yisrael.
Through these multifaceted efforts, YULA continues to raise the next generation of passionate, informed, and active supporters of Medinat Yisrael.
The Arts Department launched a revitalized 9th/10th Grade Arts Foundation course, now offering students a rotation through four disciplines: painting, photography, crafts, and digital design.
March’s Week of the Arts was a high-
light of the year, including a Shakespeare competition, a campus-wide art exhibition, a musical performance by faculty, and the creation of a communal poem.
Campus-wide projects celebrated Black History Month and Women’s History Month through large-scale collaborative murals. Yom HaShoah was honored with a poignant exhibit of hand-themed artworks, including sculptures and casts of students’ hands.
A striking, large-scale whale sculpture by Juliet Nesane ’26 was installed on campus, reflecting on the biblical story of and the importance of ocean conservation.
In a moving act of solidarity, students created a collaborative painting of poppies and other flowers, which
was sent to be displayed in Hostage Square, Israel.
The annual Arts Magazine featured its broadest range of media yet, with photography gracing the cover and works in fabric, printmaking, and plaster showcased inside.
Scan here to view our annual Arts Magazine:
MUSIC
This year’s music ensemble saw its highest band participation in recent years, culminating in a vibrant and well-attended Spring Concert that celebrated the dedication and growth of our student musicians.
See what our students and staff have to say about the new policy:
“Surprisingly, the cell phone policy was one of my favorite parts of senior year. I was so happy to be able to live in the moment and not feel the constant presence of my phone during my last year at YULA, when I really wanted to enjoy every moment.”
—Ayalah Garmaise ‘25
“I think the new phone policy has honestly really improved my school year. I have noticed a huge shift in communication during school in which now everyone is talking to each other instead of on their phones. There are a few inconveniences with the new phone policies but once we adjusted to them it really has been nothing but positive!”
Bella Uretsky ‘26
“I really think the phone policy has impacted me in a really positive way! I’ve been able to focus on being with my friends and talking to them during the school day rather than just being wrapped up in my phone.”
— Sarah Ryzman ’26
“The new phone policy has been far better than expected: at first we missed our phones—now we don’t miss what we were missing. The no phones policy made it easier to focus on class instead of screens.”
— Eitan Gershov ‘26
YULA TRANSITIONS TO A CELL PHONE FREE CAMPUS
The most notable change this year has been our new cell phone-free policy. Despite initial apprehensions, the transition has sparked a remarkable transformation in our learning environment. Unsolicited, countless students on both campuses have reported enhanced interactions and a renewed appreciation for deep, uninterrupted conversations. Teachers have shared that classroom discussions are more engaging, and breakfast/lunch is buzzing with conversations instead of text notifications, fostering a stronger sense of community and achdut.
STUDENT LIFE AT A GLANCE
MONTHLY PROGRAMMING
• Grade-wide Programs every month
• Monthly Rosh Chodesh Hallel and schoolwide programming
• “From Cubs to Panthers”—Focused 9th Grade Transition Events
• School Wide Seudat Shlishit
TRIPS AND SPECIAL DAYS
• Trips and Special Days
• Grade-wide Overnight Trips
• Schoolwide Color War
We owe an enormous amount of Hakarat Hatov to every parent for your incredible support, and to our administration, security team, and faculty for their seamless implementation of this transformative policy. Most importantly, thank you to every student for your openness and positive attitude towards this change. We all recognize this is not easy, and your commitment and buy-in has been inspiring.
• “Just Because Day”—a surprise day of fun
PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON YOMIN TOVIM AND YOM’S
• Chanukah Mesibah and special programming every day of Chanukah
• Adar activities every day of Adar leading up to Purim
• Purim Mesibah and Schoolwide Purim Celebration
• Yom Ha’atzmaut Chagigah
• Yom HaShoah Commemoration
• Yom HaZikaron Commemoration
PANTHER ATHLETICS
STUDENT ATHLETE PARTICIPATION SCHOOLWIDE
More than 20% OF STUDENTS ARE MULTI-SPORT ATHLETES
60% OF STUDENTS COMPETED ON A SPORTS TEAM
Girls Flag Football were selected to participate in the LA Rams High School Game of the Week, receiving a $1,000 grant towards the YULA Flag Football program.
Boys Tennis and Volleyball advanced to Liberty League Quarter Finals in CIF-SS Playoffs.
Boys Fencing was recognized with Multiple Tournament Honors in the SoCal
A TRIBUTE TO COACH DAVE WINIK
Division for USA Fencing. Boys Flag Football advanced to the Liberty League championship game. Boys Golf advanced to the Liberty League Tournament.
Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys and Girls Varsity Tennis, Boys Varsity Baseball, Boys Flag Football, and Boys Varsity Volleyball all advanced to playoffs this year
YULA Athletics consisted of
teams this year
Boys Varsity Basketball placed in the Red Sarachek Tournament 3rd Place
*Watch highlights of the championship game here in the Memphis Yeshiva Invitational 1st Place Boys Basketball won
Girls Basketbal l were the Co-Independence League in the Columbus CBI Tournament
3rd Place
Girls Basketball took in the Hebrew Academy Miami Tournament
Boys Baseball took in the YULA Volleyball National Tournament
Girl Volleyball took
This year, the YULA Panthers community mourned the loss of a beloved and devoted member, Dave Winik . Known and respected by generations of YULA students, athletes, and parents, Dave served faithfully as assistant coach under Ed Gelb throughout his tenure, and later as head coach of the varsity boys basketball team, alongside his former players Eli Hami ‘98 and Mike Pollack ‘03.
Dave was more than a coach, he was a trusted friend, a steady presence, and a mentor who left a lasting imprint on the YULA community. His commitment to his players was unwavering. Whether they were star athletes, role players, or saw limited minutes on the court, Dave be-
YULA Basketball Coach 1992- 2012
lieved in each of them and made sure they felt valued. His pride in the YULA athletes was deep and genuine.
Although no longer officially coaching at YULA in recent years, Dave remained a
loyal supporter, often attending games to cheer on his former player and current head coach, Mikey Pollack ‘03. His legacy endures in the lives he touched, the players he mentored, and the basketball program he helped build and loved so dearly.
Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, we will be dedicating the players’ bench, lovingly named the “Coach Winik Bench,” on the gym floor during our first home game next season. If you’d like to contribute to this special tribute, please contact our Development Office.
YEAR IN PHOTOS
A. Words cannot articulate or express the emotion and inspiration felt in the room as we had the honor of hosting our brave soldiers, along with Almog Meir Jan , a recently freed hostage, and his mother, Or it. Relive this powerful experience here:
B. The seniors leading an amazing kumzitz during Freilich Friday . The spirit of Freilich and Fleishik Fridays has brought joy and connection and achdut to our campus.
C. The Annual Cannes Israel Festival featured three powerful films and was attended by over 200 people.
D. More than 800 people came together for the 5th Annual Dr. Jack Levkowitz z”l Purim Celebration. Watch here:
E. Lieutenant Colonel Scheinfeld, father of Tamar ‘24, Batsheva ‘26 and Yudi ‘27 Scheinfeld, joined us to share powerful insights on duty, sacrifice, and resilience in honor of Veterans Day .
F. The Jack Nagel z”l Sefer Torah was written all over the world by gedolim, IDF soldiers in Gaza and Lebanon, all our Talmidim in YULA and other local schools, and by members of our community. Thank you to the entire Nagel family for allowing YULA the opportunity to be the home of this special Torah.
G. 11th &12th grade students and parents participating on this year’s unforgettable Poland Trip
H. Rosh Chodesh Adar was celebrated as Thank You Hashem Day with Yaakov Galen, Yid On the Street, who came from New York.
I. Everybody loves YULA’s new premiere student-run podcast, “Boys in the Beis” . The boys recorded 7 podcasts this year. Check out the podcast at @BoysintheBeis
J. YULA Mechanechet, Mrs. Melisa Beck ‘00, being honored as this year’s Girls Torah Celebration
K. The first school-wide seudat shlishit and havdalah in the Samson Center—one of the most inspiring experiences YULA has ever offered.
L. YULA secured a top 3 finish at Model UN for the 10th consecutive year—solidifying its reputation as the team to beat!
M. The YULA Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team Shabbaton in Miami for the Annual Hebrew Academy Tournament
N. Our amazing admin and office staff at the annual Ready. Set. Team. summer team-building retreat.
O. Freshman Retreat: From Cubs to YULA Panthers!
P. YULA Rebbe, Rabbi Tzvi Younger being honored as this year’s Boys Torah Celebration
Q. L’eila girls at school early to learn Orchos Tzadikim with Rabbi Sufrin at a weekly Boker Torah t.
R. Color War at the Boys Division, a highlight of the year that was nothing short of spectacular!
As part of a six-year cycle by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Schools (WASC-ACS), we began our self-study in 2023–24 and hosted a visiting team for an on-site review in March. Every member of our incredible faculty, staff, and administration played a vital role in gathering data, reflecting on our practices, and showcasing the strength and spirit of our school.
FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZED
Racheli Luftglass , Girls Division Judaic Studies Principal, was featured in a national podcast about finding our spiritual role models within the Torah and the deep lessons we can learn from our biblical figures.
YULA Rebbe, Rabbi Ari Bensoussan, served as Scholar-in-Residence at nine national programs this year. In addition to leading Chazak LA, a dynamic Sephardic outreach program, he delivered over 100 classes and podcasts through platforms such as Torah Anytime, Meaningful Minute and A-muse, reaching and inspiring thousands worldwide.
In partnership with the OU, YULA
We are proud to share that YULA High School has received a six-year extension of its accreditation. The visiting committee noted the following as some of the highlights of YULA:
• Dynamic, passionate, and visionary Head of School
• Cornucopia of academic and co-curricular programs
• Clear and mutually agreed Three Pillars
• Availability of administrators
• Experienced educators who genuinely care for students
• Educators dedicated to a rigorous curriculum who are dynamic role models
• Students love their rabbis, teachers, counselors, administrators, and classmates
• Students feel heard
• Benefits of cell phone policy
Thank you to our WASC Coordinator— Rick St. Laurent.
Rebbe, Rabbi Josh Maslow leads a community Semichas Chaver Program at LINK Kollel. SCP is an international learning program with an innovative and fast paced approach, focused on practical halacha. Director of Admissions and Marketing, Jesse Orenshein ‘14 , spoke as the Jewish Ninja Warrior at the largest CTeen International Shabbaton of all time, with over four thousand teens in attendance from around the world. Jesse also made his 4th appearance on the hit TV show, American Ninja Warrior, over the summer. The clip of Jesse pulling a back-up kippah out of his pocket when his YULA kippah fell in the water went viral on social media. A major kiddush Hashem!
Alexandra Novak , Director of Athletics, is raising the school’s profile statewide and nationally through her outstanding leadership. She serves on several key CIF Advisory Committees and was again selected as a National Faculty Instructor at the National Athletic Directors Conference. She is also developing a leadership course for the NIAAA to train athletic directors nationwide. Her work reflects a strong commitment to excellence and innovation in student-athlete development.
Hebrew teacher, Orly Zarur presented her doctoral research at the NRJE conference at UC Berkeley, sharing findings from a study of 474 students across five Jewish high schools. Her
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
PARENT COUNCIL
Rivka Most and Felice Gottleib ‘00, Co-Presidents Jennifer Wintner ‘98 , Treasurer
presentation, “Gratitude as a Protective Factor for Adolescent Resilience, Happiness, Well-Being, and Anxiety,” showed that higher gratitude levels are linked to lower anxiety and greater emotional well-being, pointing to the value of gratitude-based interventions in schools.
English teacher, Candice Kelsey continues to make significant strides in her literary career. Her next full-length poetry book is set for publication this December, following the success of last year’s chapbook, which was nominated for a Georgia Writer of the Year Award. This summer, she was accepted into both the renowned Iowa Writers’ Workshop for poetry and the Kenyon Review workshop for fiction. Additionally, her poetry has received three Pushcart Prize nominations.
This past year, the School Parent Council undertook a variety of meaningful initiatives aimed at enhancing communication, fostering community building, and increasing parent involvement . Among the highlights were parent socials that offered opportunities for parents to connect and get to know each other. Monthly Rosh Chodesh treats were organized for the staff as a gesture of appreciation and to boost morale. The Parent Council also coordinated special appreciation days to honor the school’s dedicated security team, maintenance crew, and teachers, recognizing their vital roles in the school community.
PARENT EDUCATION
The Boys Division held an inspiring pre-Chanukah Father-Son Learning event, focusing on the concept of mehadrin min hamehadrin, with strong
participation from fathers, grandfathers, alumni, and rebbeim.
The Girls Division hosted its Annual Yom Iyun , where students and parents enjoyed breakfast and attended themed classes titled “Illuminate to Elevate,” taught by faculty members.
Ziva Plattner once again led the popular Ulpan for Moms , offering a fun and engaging way for parents to practice Hebrew and connect with one another. The group met every Monday.
Rabbi Dr. Menachem Hecht led a Monday morning learning series for YULA parents titled “Crash Course on Jewish History.” The Parent Book Club , led by Ms. Yehudis Benhamou marked their second year, drawing in enthusiastic parent participation.
Parents learned the tools and technologies critical to navigate High School at New Parent Tech Night
ALUMNI
CLASS OF 2025 PROFILE
WELCOME TO THE YULA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!
VALEDICTORIANS:
Raphi Mark ‘25 , Boys Division
62
Current student’s parents are alumni 14
YULA staff members are alumni
DOUBLE PANTHER SIMCHAS!
In addition to all the amazing #PantherSimchas, there were six alumni couples—spanning the classes of 2014 to 2022— who were married this year! #DoublePantherSimcha
YULA Rebbeim were mesader kedushin at
5 alumni weddings this year
YULA Mechanchot gave kallah classes to 7 alumni this year
MILESTONE REUNIONS
The Class of 1994 marked their 30-year reunion this winter—special thanks to Steven Bernstein ’94 for chairing and sponsoring the event. The Class of 2004 gathered for their 20-year reunion, with special thanks to David Kay ‘04 for chairing this event.
of our Seniors will be joining the IDF this fall 6
girls were awarded the Daniella Casper z”l ’07 Israel Scholarship to help fund their seminary tuition. Thank you to Kerri and Frank Lee for their continued support of our graduates in Daniella’s memory.
The Frankel Family Israel Scholarship Fund is supporting students in attending yeshiva or seminary next year. We are deeply grateful to Rena ’82 and Jamie Frankel for their generous commitment to providing scholarships that enable YULA alumni to experience meaningful gap year programs in Israel.
This year our seniors were offered over $300k 7
in annual merit scholarships!
Eliana Prero ‘25 , Girls Division
SALUTATORIAN:
Noah Katyal ‘25 , Boys Division
Lily Daftari ‘25 , Girls Division
BETH MASLANSKY Z”L MIDOT AWARD:
Dana Kohanteb ‘25 and Darya Newman ‘25
JACK NAGEL Z”L KETER SHEM TOV AWARD:
Jonathan Dayan ‘25 , Boys Division
EXCELLENCE IN JUDAIC STUDIES:
Gabriel Amsellem ‘25 , Boys Division
Anaelle Kuppermann ‘25 Girls Division
EXCELLENCE IN GENERAL STUDIES:
Elisha Feldman ‘25 , Boys Division
Gabriella Fish ‘25 , Girls Division
YESHIVOT
YESHIVOT
AISH Gesher
Derech Ohr Sameach
HaKotel
Keshet Yehudah
Lev Aharon
Lev HaTorah
Mayanot
Mevaseret
Netiv Aryeh
Orayta
Reishit
Shalavim
Torat Shraga
Over 90% of our boys division graduates will be in Yeshiva or the IDF next year.
SEMINARIES
Aish Gesher for Women
Bar Ilan Israel XP
Bnot Torah (Sharfman’s)
Garin Tzabar/ Mechina for IDF
Jewessence
Kadima
Michlalah
Midreshet Amit
Midreshet Ein
Hanetziv
Midreshet Eshel
Midreshet Harova
Midreshet Lev
Midreshet Moriah
Midreshet Torat
Chessed
MMY
MTVA
Reichman University IDC
Shaalvim for Women
Tiferet
$200k
awarded by The Yeshiva University Nagel Scholarship to:
Eden Azose ‘25
Eli Edri ‘25
Barak Kaplan ‘25
Michal Mahler ‘25
Sophie Rosenberg ‘25
Manny Rosenkranz ‘25
COLLEGES
Arizona State
Barnard
Binghamton
Brandeis
Columbia
CSU San Marcos
George Washington University
Harvard
NYU
Pepperdine
Pierce College
Reichman (IDC)
Rutgers
Santa Barbara
Community College
Santa Monica
College
Touro
UC Irvine
UCLA
UCSB
University of Arizona
University of
Indiana
University of Maryland
University of Miami
University of Tampa
Washington Uni -
versity, St. Louis
Yale
Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University
Honors
Over 90% of our girls division graduates will be in seminary or the IDF next year.
ALUMNI REUNION IN ISRAEL
Watch a recap of the reunion:
Seeing alumni from across generations, along with our beloved former and current staff, made the evening extra special. It was clear that the connection shared as YULA alumni runs deep.
Over 200 alumni came together to celebrate 45 amazing years of YULA!
There was alumni representation from 82% of the graduating classes of YULA!
Thank you to the Israel Reunion Planning Committee
Yakov Agatstein ‘00
Tali (Kandel) Cole ‘02
Rakel (Josephy) Berenbaum ‘81
Rabbi Josh Friedman ‘05
Dahlia (Agatstein) Hoffman ‘05
Aaron Katz ‘02
Oren Rimmon ‘19
Joanna (Steinlauf) Shebson ‘93 and Tali (Samson) Slifkin ‘94
DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS
We are deeply grateful and extend tremendous hakarat hatov to our exceptional Lay Leaders, Seth Berkowitz, David Nagel, Alan Gindi , and the entire Board of Directors . Their unwavering dedication and hands-on involvement have been instrumental in ensuring the school’s fiscal strength and stability. We are truly privileged to have such visionary and committed leadership guiding our institution forward.
Thank you to Yona Elishis , Chair of the Development Committee, for your continued dedication and valuable insight, both of which are instrumental to the ongoing success of our fundraising events.
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
We are incredibly grateful to David Nagel and the entire Decron team for generously hosting our 15th Annual Golf Tournament. A
ANNUAL TRUSTEE EVENT
special thank you to Michael Bernstein ‘98 for dedicating countless volunteer hours as Tournament Director.
Thanks to the incredible efforts of the Decron team and our corporate sponsors, this year’s record breaking event raised for student scholarships over
$850k.
In March, we were honored to welcome the Decron team to the Nagel Family Campus for a special dinner celebrating their remarkable partnership and friendship with YULA. The evening featured a student-led tour of Gelman Hall, hands-on experiences in our Art Studio and STEAM Lab, and a meaningful dinner shared together.
Looking forward to the 16th Annual Decron Golf Tournament on October 28th!
At this year’s Annual Trustees Event, commemorating YULA’s 45th anniversary, we had the privilege of honoring the visionary founders, Rabbi Marvin and Mrs. Malka Hier and Rabbi Meyer and Mrs. Shulamith May , true pioneers whose unwavering dedication has reshaped the landscape of Jewish education in Los Angeles. Their enduring legacy continues to guide and inspire future generations, and this milestone event gave us the opportunity to reflect on 45 years of impact while looking ahead with gratitude and purpose. Mazal tov to our Alumni of the Year, Jacqueline Kuppermann ‘99 , whose deep commitment to Torah values, quiet grace, and profound involvement in chessed around our community continue to inspire those around her.
We are deeply grateful to our Trustee Event Co-Chairs, Yona and Isser Elishis and Zahava and Daniel ‘99 Uretsky and to the incredible community for helping us raise over
Now in its second year, the Kelly Tzedakah Grant, established by Sigal and Jonathan Kelly , has collectively donated
$200k
This generous grant is awarded to students in need of financial aid who are committed to giving back to the community by joining the Olam Chesed Yibaneh Society and pledging 18 hours of community service each year.
NIGHT OF ACHDUT AND COMEDY
Thank you to the YULA community for helping us raise over
$1.06
$1.065M.
Your unwavering commitment and belief in YULA allows us to sustain our Makom Torah that remains accessible to all students, regardless of financial background. Your belief in our mission fuels our continued growth and success.
$230k
towards scholarships at this year’s Night of Achdut and Comedy. Mazal Tov to Dr. Natalie Williams on being honored for her dedication, leadership, and impact on the YULA community.
KELLY TZEDAKAH GRANT
FINANCIAL REPORTING
COMMITTED TO JEWISH EDUCATION
For the past four years, YULA has successfully kept tuition unchanged—a remarkable milestone that highlights our deep commitment to affordability and the enduring strength of our community’s shared values. In a time marked by inflation and the growing demands of academic and extracurricular programs, maintaining steady tuition reflects our unwavering focus on making a YULA education accessible to as many families as possible.
This achievement is the result of the forward-thinking vision of our Board of Directors, the strategic leadership of our administration, and the exceptional generosity of our donors—whose support makes this possible.
Thanks to this initiative, the YULA community has collectively saved approximately $3.5 million in tuition costs, all while we have continued to invest significantly in our educational programming and campus facilities. We’re proud to announce that YULA will be extending this initiative into a fifth consecutive year.
YULA GIRLS
YULA BOYS
OPERATING EXPENSES
OPERATING EXPENSES
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NON EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
TECHNOLOGY EXPENSES
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
NON EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
Thank you to our Board Finance Committee, Brian Kleinman, Treasurer, Evan Anziska, Shmuel Barak and Gil Goldschein for their diligent oversight, thoughtful guidance, and the countless hours they dedicate to supporting YULA’s financial health.
CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS
SANFORD AND BEVERLY DEUTSCH Z”L
ENDOWMENT SOCIETY
Rendering of New Building - YULA Girls Annex
MAZEL TOV!
YULA GIRLS DIVISION
EXPANDS WITH NEW PROPERTY ACQUISITION
We are thrilled to announce the purchase of an additional property for the YULA Girls Division —a transformative milestone in our school’s history and a powerful step forward in our mission to provide an outstanding environment for our students to learn, grow, and thrive.
This achievement would not have been possible without the visionary leadership and generous financial support of Barbara and Alan Gindi
More detailed information about the future use of the campus and construction plans will be shared as it becomes available.
CLASSROOM DEDICATION
Thank you to Sandra and Avy Azeroual, Vanessa and Mike Aze-
roual, and the entire Azeroual family for their generous dedication of a classroom in the Nagel Family Boys Campus in loving memory of Amram ben Ada z”l , a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. This meaningful tribute ensures that his legacy will live on in a place of Torah, learning, and growth for generations to come.
FITNESS ROOM
The Boys Fitness Room has been dedicated in memory of Joe Setton z’’l , thanks to the generous support of Mia and Harris Cohen , who made this dedication in honor of Mia’s brother. Construction to enhance the space began this summer, and the newly improved Fitness Room will be ready for students to use in the fall.
DAVE WINIK BENCH
In honor of Coach Dave Winik’s legacy, we will name the YULA basketball court bench the Coach Winik Bench , with his name proudly painted on the sideline —a tribute to the countless hours he
spent inspiring our students. At the upcoming season’s opening home game, we will host an Alumni Night and induct Coach Dave into the YULA Hall of Fame in front of his family, celebrating his lasting impact. Thank you to the many alumni who have already contributed their support to this campaign.
Sanford and Beverly Deutsch were instrumental in laying the foundation for the Modern Orthodox community that has flourished in the greater Los Angeles Area. Their philanthropic leadership includes starting Rambam High School, the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Yeshivat Yavneh and serving as President of Sharei Tefillah and of the Orthodox Union. Eleven of their grandchildren have attended YULA. Their granddaughter, Pammy Talansky ’02, joined YULA’s Board this year, proudly continuing her grandparents’ legacy of leadership and advocacy for Jewish education.
We are indeed grateful for our donors who have had the vision to ensure YULA’s vibrancy well into the future through the establishment of our endowment fund. We are looking forward to continued growth of this important fund, which will continue to have an impact on our school for generations to come.
There have been close to
$200k
in earnings from Endowment in Fiscal Year ‘25
Susan and Michael Baum
Lynda and Arie Buchman
Class of 2012
Tabitha and Brian ‘89 Dror
Robin and Meir Gelman
Felice Gottlieb ‘00 and Shmuel Barak
Ann and Avi Hier
Sheryl Neuman and Mark Hyman
Hedy and Ted Orden z”l Scholarship Fund (Helen and Moshe Sassover)
Ruth and Seth Berkowitz
Lynda and Arie Buchman
Gregory Cortese
Elaine and Mark Gershenson
Rachel and Jack E. z”l Gindi
Barbara and Alan Gindi
Naomi and Gregg Gittler
Nancy and Yasha Gofman
Harwitt Foundation
Lauren and Ezra Kest
Kestenbaum Family Foundation
Lesley and Brian Kleinman
Aviva and Scott Krieger
Elayne and Howard Levkowitz
Tina ‘85 and Michael Loboda
Vivian and Jordan Lurie
Rick Macaya
Melody and Kamyar Mahboubi
Debi and Harry Peled
Gitel z”l and David Rubin and Family Joanne Saks
Sheri and Arnold Schlesinger
Irine and Victor Schweitzer
Sara and Ronald Solomon
Jeff Stern
Ann and William Warnick Fay z”l and Irwin Weiss
Geri and Isaac Wiener
Amy and Mark Kestenbaum
Trudy and Louis Kestenbaum z”l
Lesley and Brian Kleinman
Rosina z”l and Robert Korda
Elayne and Howard Levkowitz
Tina ‘85 and Michael Loboda
Cheryl and Ronnie Nagel
Gitta and Jack z”l Nagel
Marnie and David Nagel
Aliza and Jesse ‘14 Orenshein
Judy Posner
Sassoon Family Foundation
Sheri and Arnold Schlesinger
Stephen Sigoloff
Sam Small
Tamar and R’ Arye Sufrin
Kitty Wallace
Fay z”l and Irwin Weiss
Geri and Isaac Wiener
DEDICATED BY ROBIN AND MEIR GELMAN
YULA BOYS DIVISION
YULA GIRLS DIVISION
THANK YOU DONORS
Thank you for including YULA in your charitable giving this year. Please note: This issue of the Annual Report deals solely with the 2024-2025 fiscal year which ended June 30, 2025. B Board Member S Staff Member
$5k-$9,999
Laura ‘99 & Danny Abergel
All Valley Washer
Alison ‘98 & Evan Anziska, B Armon Investments
Lisa Arnold
Rita & Shalom Aynesazan, B
Sara & Jonathan ‘98 Barz
Susan & Michael Baum
Bryndie & Moshe Benarroch
Jennifer & Jacob Benchlouch
Esther & Jacob Balich
Rosalee & Chesky Braunstein
Robin & Elliot Broidy
Builders of Jewish Education
Cam Services
Capital One Commercial Real
Estate
Chicago Title
CIRM
Yossi & Gilat Englanoff
Euro Design Electric
Esthie & Walter Feinblum
Jessica & Anton Feingold
Ferguson
Sharon ‘98 & Jeremy ‘92 Fine
Jenny & Emil Fish
Devora & Moishe Frankel
Victoria & Charlie Frankel
Rachel & Steven ‘96 Fried
Robin & Meir Gelman
Judith ‘97 & Aryeh Goldberg
Ilana & Gil Goldschein, B
Moran & Shalom Gozlan
Grace Helen Spearman
Charitable Foundation
Rachel ‘00 & Akiva Greenfield
HD Supply
Hedy z”l & Ted z”l Orden
Endowment Fund
Alex Hendeles ‘99
Elisa & Meir Keller
Kimball, Tirey & St. John
Rachel & Rabbi Josh Klavan
Arlene & Robert Korda
Mark Kruspodin
Dina & Fred Leeds
Tina ‘85 & Michael Loboda
Michelle ‘88 & Ben Mandelbaum
Aviva & Roy Mansano
Marquee Funding Group, Inc.
Samira & Ari Miller, S
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Ronak & Koorosh Myers
Dorit & Harry Nelson
Shelly & Shmueli Newman
Shahene Nili ‘14
Omnia Pacific
Pacific Computer Supply
Honey & Marvin Pietruszka
Platinum Security
The Ruderman Group—Morgan
Stanley
Rivkie & Dani ‘86 Samson
Helen & Moshe Sassover
Brigitte & Jonathan Schoen
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sherwin Williams
Abigail & Zachary ‘94 Shrier
Smedra & Ira Smedra
Karen & Eli Sokolov
Neil Solarz
Superior Roofing
Pamela ‘02 & Michael Talansky B Dort & Alan Teichman
Dubby Teichman
Ruth Teichman
Total Access Elevator
Tyler Development Corp Etah & Itzik Unger
Murielle & Steve Uretsky
$250k+
Anonymous
$100k$249,999
Mia & Harris Cohen
Sigal & Jonathan Kelly
Marnie & David Nagel, B Lee Samson
The Setton Foundation
$25k-$49,999
Edward Czuker
Genesis Bank
Yona & Isser Elishis, B
Barbara & Alan Gindi, B Rena ‘82 & Jamie Frankel
Rachel Gindi
Ann & Mark Goldin
Gorman Roofing Services, Inc.
Greenberg Glusker LLP Harwit Charitable Trust The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation
Lauren & Ezra Kest Kerri & Frank Lee
Elayne & Howard Levkowitz, B Gitta Nagel
$50k$99,999
Sandra & Avy Azeroual
Vanessa & Mike Azeroual
Ruth & Seth Berkowitz, B Decron Properties GRUNDCO
Amy & Mark Kestenbaum
PS2 Inc
Mirriam & Aaron Robin
Miri & Reuben Robin
David Rubin
Seamless Flooring
The Setton Foundation
Shuli & Avi ‘88 Steinlauf, B
City Service Contracting, Inc.
CLA
CONSERVICE
Ilana & Bobby Daftari
Chava & Avi Dayan
Design & Develop
Earth & Sun Construction Inc.
$2.5k-$4,999
AB Classic Restoration
Dana & David ‘97 Abramson
AM Building Company
Anonymous
Lisa & Geoffrey Aranoff
Michelle Barak
Felice Gottlieb ‘00 & Shmuel
Barak
Lynda & Arie Buchman
Jenny & Moshe ‘00 Buchman
Angie & Moise Hendeles
Rina & Sherwin Isenberg
JLL Capital Markets
Marlene ‘86 & Mark ‘87 Kahan
Taylor & Jeremy Kahn
Eva & Abe Kaplan
Magda & Harold Katz
Phyllis & David Katzin
Shari & Chaim Freeman
Naomi & Ben Fried
Devora & Rabbi Aaron Dov
Friedman
Natali & Gabriel Tabibi
Yehudit & Mark Garmaise
Atara & Dael ‘96 Geft
Chana ‘92 & Paul Gelb
Glynis & Selwyn Gerber
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
Gabriella & Sol Goldner
Anonymous
Ziva & Dov Plattner S
PNC
Naomi ‘00 & Dovi Prero
TRG Fire System
Sherri & Babak Rashididoust
Stephanie ‘99 & Tzvi ‘95 RatnerStauber
Rachel & Stephen Ross
Rinat & David Kheradyar
Lesley & Brian Kleinman, B
Sara & Benny Kohanteb
Lawrence Schacht Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Libby & Kenneth Lehmann
Daphna ‘06 & Dovid ‘02 Levine
Vivian & Jordan Lurie
Mindy ‘03 & Benjamin Lyons
Chevi & Simcha Mandelbaum
Tracy & Sidney Mathalon
Hindy & Ron Mayer
Walker & Dunlop
Esther & Jerry Williams
Jennifer ‘98 & Philip ‘95 Wintner
Lisa & Yoni ‘99 Wintner
Effie ‘90 & Uri Zisblatt, B
Shira & Benjamin Rosenberg
Elizabeth & Edmundo Rosenberg
Zahava & Avi Ryzman
Elimor & Rafi ‘02 Ryzman S
Thomas Schiff
Stacy & Jesse Sharf
Simon Wiesenthal Center
Rita ‘04 & Jonathan ‘02 Statman
Lisa & Alan Stern
Mary & Aric Streit
$10k-$24,999
ALLBRIGHT Painting
AM House
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Yoli & Guy Bachar
Banc of California
Burns Environmental
CMR
Commercial Roof Management
Driver SPG
Tabitha & Brian ‘89 Dror
ECC Exteriors
Empire Waterproofing, Inc
Aliza & Jeffrey ‘88 Fish
Michal ‘91 & David Gershov, B
Tracey & Joey ‘86 Goldstein
Simona & Steven Heumann, B
Joleen & Mitchell Julis
Aviva & Scott Krieger
Jacqueline ‘99 & Alain Kuppermann
Esther & Paul Lerer
Meridian Captial
Lauren & Mark Mintz
Annie & Daniel ‘02 Nagel
Cheryl & Ronald Nagel
Rinat & Nathan Newman
One Call Construction
Eliza & Jesse ‘14 Orenshein
Careena & Drew Parker
RealPage, Inc.
Debbie & Sunny Sassoon
Debbie & Eric Schames
Rachel & Omid Shaye, B
Leslie & Geoffrey Sitbon
Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman
& Rabkin
Sabrina & Aric Zamel
Burnham Benefits
Cedars Sinai
City National Bank
Darvish Capital
Batya & Joey ‘10 Dayan
Farnaz & Mehrdad Dayani
Enviroworx Pest Control
Cindy ‘01 & Leeran ‘01 Factor
Shana ‘91 & Donny Feldman B
Rivka & Tzvi Ferszt
Jennie Lewkowicz & Emanuel Gottlieb
Pnina Graff
Ahuvah & Sol Gurwitz
Mazal & Victor Hadad
Annie & Avi Hier
Hinojoza Plumbing Inc & HVAC
The Holdsworth Group, LLC
Sheryl Neuman & Mark Hyman
Elana & Moshe Katyal
Gila & Yitzy ‘00 Katz, S, B
Rikki & Yonatan Menlo
Sheila & Greg Meyer
Debra & Scott Mund
Parcel Pending
Perea Landscape Services Co
Adena Silberstein & Levi Pinsky
Hindi ‘96 & Rabbi Adir Posy
Pro Select Construction Services
Inc
Melanie & Bobby Rechnitz
Carol & Adam Reich
Zahavah & Daniel ‘99 Uretsky, B Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh, AIA
Sarah & Yossi Wachtel
Weinstock Manion Reisman
Shore & Neumann
Lilach ‘93 & Ron West
Joyce & Benzion Westreich
Annette & Michael ‘99 Wiener
Natalie & Chaim Williams
$1k-$2,499
Allied Universal Security Services
Mr. Sam Latman, B.M. Plumbing & Construction, Inc
Debra & Steven ‘94 Bernstein
BluCAL
Chargie, LLC
Rosalyn & Rabbi Abraham
Cooper
Cruz Construction
Moshe Darvish ‘22
E Galindo Cleaning Services
Mike Fayfel
Shirin & Howie Fialkov
$500-$999
Yisca & Rabbi Michael
Abraham S American Carpet
Aqua Creations
Melissa & Soly Azose
Kelly & Elliot Berg
Mayer Bick & Gail Katz
Bunny Constructions
Environmental Testing Associates
Estee & Eben Feinstein
Pat & Errol Fine
Rochel & Shachar Gargir, S
1UP Floors
Lynn & Jonathan Abesera
Huvi & Rabbi Shimon
Abramczik , S
Shlomit & Larry Abrams S
Ronit & Rabbi Nissan Ahoobim, S Anonymous, S
ASM Cleaning Services, Inc.
Shelly & Bernard Baseri
Melisa ‘00 & Jonathan Beck, S Yehudis Benhamou S
Naomi & Rabbi Ari Bensoussan, S
Ilana & Ari Berenson
Ariana & Michael ‘98 Bernstein
Darona & Tzvi Bernstein
Ilina & Vladimir Beron
Melissa & Steven Bohbot
Michal & Jeremie Braun
Brothers in Arms Security
Sara & Ari Brown
Bugman
Mettia & Shimon Cagan
California Carpet Cleaning
Mindy & Pesach Chayn
Michelle ‘99 & Michael Citron
Merav & Edo Cohen
Neeli Gottlieb ‘06 & Eric Cohn
Michelle ‘96 & Yona Conzevoy
Yossi & Chami Cunin
Sharon Fogel
Judy & Erez Gargir
David Gee
Lisa & Kourosh Goel
Noam Goldberg ‘23
Vera & Dov Goldner
Chavi & Baruch Gorman, S
Miriam & Leland Green
Sarah & Yanki Greenspan
Orly & Tomer Grimberg
Guina Beck Architecture Inc.
Leslie & Ronnie Gul ‘94
Tali ‘19 & Benji Halpern
Avi Hami ‘00
Cari ‘82 & Jonas Hanelin
Victoria Hanlon S
Moriah ‘01 & Etai Harari
Harbor Group
Stephanie & Yoann Hayoun
Iris & David Hecht
Esther Malk & Rabbi Eliyahu
Heller S
Reuven Hellman ‘23
Eli Hendeles ‘03
Shira & Rabbi Gavriel Hershoff, S
Emily & Aaron Hershtal
Karen & Darrin Holender
Yehuda Holender ‘22
Shoshana & David Homami
David Kahn ‘92
Nelly & Henri Kahn
Sabina & Joshua Levine
Hudy & Menny Lipskier
Danielle & Genady Lototsky
Racheli & Menachem Luftglass S
Evvy & David Mankowitz
Eli Mashiach ‘91
David Maya
Nancy & Darren Melamed ‘83
Allison & Abie ‘97 Mendelsohn
Stewart Merkin
Rivkah & Michael Most
Ruchama & R’ Elazar Muskin
Nava & Roni Nematnejad
Alexandra Novak, S
O&J Locksmith Doors & Hardware
Inc
Leora & Isaac Orenbuch
Sasha & Michael Parker
Miriam & Ethan Piliavin, S
Deborah & Sidney Plawes
PM Staffing
Shoshana ‘03 & Jacob Polevoy
Procare Maintenance
Jenny & David Pulitzer S
Rachel ‘18 & Jonathan Rabbanian ‘13
Ayala & Jared Rechnitz
Rachel & Jona ‘00 Rechnitz
Susie ‘06 & Noam Reiffman
Chana & Tani Renov
Restoration Management
Michael Scheer, S
Nancy & Mark Schiff
Rivka Schimel
Jessica Schwartz
Chaya & Jeremy Shelton ‘07
Katherine & Brian Simon, S
Elianna Rome & Shimon ‘98
Solomon, S
Allison & David Sostchen
Mindy & Brian Sroka
Marcia & Richard St. Laurent S
Karen & Doron Stephen
Jonathan Stern ‘94
Shaindy & Rabbi Avi Stewart S
Karen & Jerome Taieb
Alan & Beth Tarko
Nan & Marc Taubman
Keli ‘94 & Robert ‘93 Teichman
Tamara & Chaim Thaler
Esti Tomaszewski
Jordana & Rabbi Kalman Topp
Rebecca Radbod-Torbati & Arian Torbati
Karen & Jacob Toubi
Rachelle & Alan Tsarovsky
Kasinee Karnsomport & William Walton S
Lauren ‘99 & Rabbi Jason
Weiner S
Jordana Wertheimer
Jonathan Wieder & Tova ‘11
Maggie & Zachary ‘10 Finder
Na’ama Aviv & Rabbi Ishay
Gabay
Jenny & Billie Gelb
Geo’s Painting, Inc
Yasha & Nancy Gofman
Chris Worrell
Margot ‘99 & Ezra Grabie
Itta ‘08 & Meir ‘08 Graff
Harvest LLP
Tanya & Avraham Heyman
Anonymous
David Kahen ‘18
Joseph Kamelgard
Dena & Chaim ‘07 Katz
Anne & Bruce Greenfield
Jamie & Gershie ‘08 Gruen
Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal
Jennifer & Rabbi Menachem
Hecht S
Alan Kaye Insurance Agency
Stacy & Ranon Kent
Hillary ‘09 & Aaron Khodorkovsky
Lili & Ben Kohanteb
Sarena & David Koschitzky
Arlene & Moshe Kupietzky
Diana & David Kuppermann
Suri & Mendy Kuppermann
KHR Design
Hillel Laks
Nurit & Adam Lerer
Littler Mendelson
M.I.S. Appliance, Inc
Rick Macaya
Gabrielle & Rabbi David Mahler
Deborah ‘96 & Daniel Marciano
Marcie Meier
National Econ Corporation
Elizabeth ‘05 & Marc Neiman
Property Prep Services Inc.
Loren & Jacob ‘12 Rabbanian
Ariela & Leron Rayn
Adina & Don Rochel
Natalie Kupperman & Ari Lamet
Seryl & Sy Litwin, S
Miriam & Sol Majer
Chavee Lerer & Victor Mellon
Yossi & Sarah Melohn
Sarah & Aaron Nahary
Ben & Sandra Rbibo
Tamar & Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz
June & Joseph Schames
Chelsea & Matthew Schames
Robin & Rabbi Joseph Schreiber
Judith Schwartz ‘89
Secure Net Protection
Royal Lands LLC
RVW Wealth LLC
Richard Sandler
Catherine & Eric Schneider
Joy & Ron Sentchuk
Rachel Shandalov, S
Shaw Contract
Stonewater Financial
Studio San Architects, Inc, Sunrise Pool
Unlimited Climate Control
UPI Waterproofing
Valley Green Landscape
Geri & Isaac Wiener
Avi Sharabi
Debra Fields & Jonathan Silberman, S
Tamar & Rabbi Arye Sufrin
Goldie Susman
Rachel Teller ‘06
Rachael & Jonathan ‘85 Wernick
Deena & Akiva Westreich
Rena & Daniel Wisnicki
Jeanne & Michael Zaghi
Ilaina & Josh Davidson
Mitchell Davis
Jonathan Dekel & Hamutal
Sheetrit
Sabine & R’ Pini Dunner
Deborah ‘00 & Shawn Feinblum
Jennifer ‘01 & Alex Feldman
Jaclyn ‘08 & Jacob ‘05 Fishbein
Daniel Fishman
Shterny & Tully Fishman, S
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Rafael Abraham ‘04
Rivkah Afriat
Orit Arfa ‘94
Sipporah & Rabbi Dror
Baalhaness, S
Michelle & Rabie Banafsheha ‘00
Yigal Berdugo ‘84
Talia ‘02 & Ely Cole
Shira ‘96 & Joshua Cooper
Fletcher Crossman, S
Miri ‘02 & Shlomo Dayan, S
Chelsea Dunn, S
Stephanie & Rabbi Yitzchak
Etshalom, S
Orit ‘04 & Nick Faguet, S
Rochel & Rabbi Menachem Gans, S
Miriam Kashfian ‘94
Rachel & David Kasirer
Caroline & Jack Katri
Molly & Aaron ‘02 Katz
Malka & Josh ‘94 Katzin
Sherrill Kaye ‘84
Kestutis Stupuras DBA Noble
Plumbing
Nillie & Benjamin Kiss
Michelle ‘11 & Daniel Lapson
Company
Malkie & Rodin ‘94
Sabrina ‘02 & Avraham Rosen
Miriam & Dov Rabbi Rosenbluth
S Diane Rosenthal
Rhonda & Ted Roth
Esther & Zalman Roth
Royal Window Products
Maria & Bahram Samouha
Rohatiner
Raizy and Rabbi Aharon Wilk
Avigail & Chaim Wolofsky
Sarah & Yitzchak Yasahrpour
Rosalie Zalis
Zbra Studios
Ziva & Sharon Zeharya, S
Rachel & Eli Ziv
Sam & Marcia Glaser, S Yael ‘09 & Joseph Goldsmith
Avi Goldstein, S Simone & Paul Greenberg, S Jonathan Hall, S Jonathan Hay ‘18
Margy & Jeremy Horowitz S Nili & Ethan ‘94 Isenberg
Yolanda & Martin Jauregui, S Sharona & Aryeh Kaplan
Rachel Kaufman
Candice Kelsey, S Chanie & Rabbi Willy Kluger, S David Korda ‘08
Yaron Lebovitz ‘84
Jill & Scott Levenberg
Jonathan Levine ‘93
Rachel ‘99 & Daniel Margolies, S Shira & Rabbi Josh Maslow, S
Brenna & Alex Mellott
Levi Mishulovin
Penina & Rabbi Eli Morell, S McKenzie Nelson, S Noam Nizzani, S
Simchah & Josh ‘17 Partovi
Beth ‘13 & Avi Rabinovitch, S Rachel Rabinovitch ‘81
Diana Robinson S Shira & Rabbi Shaya Rose
Gail Rosenstein
Daniel ‘11 & Sari Schreiber
Adrianna Schwartz ‘94
Esther & Menachem Mendel
Schwartz
Elliot Shainberg ‘94
Lizabeth Shrier ‘02 & Donni Engelhart
Noam Sokol ‘25
Maya Steinborn, S Ester & Yossie Sussman
Moriya & Rabbi Daniel Tamir, S Thomas Tirelli, S
Lisa Utrata & Mark Irwin, S
Sandra & Derek Waleko, S Hugh Webber
Allegra & Michael Weinstein, S Rachel Weisfish ‘94
