The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School The Juda and Maria Diener Elementary School
The Henrietta Scheck Middle School
Issue 10 June/ July 2010 Tammuz/Av 5770 Dedicated by Anna and Sol Zuckerman and Family
Scholars Program Advances Academics Hillel introduced a new program this month designed exclusively for select Upper School students who seek rigorous educational experiences. This summer, Hillel will extend invitations for Grade 9 students to participate in the school’s piloted 2010-2011 Scholars Program. This accelerated course of study is designed for those who meet set criteria reflecting their careers at Hillel or other schools through Grade 8. Paired with the International Baccalaureate approach and a traditional Jewish curriculum, this is South Florida’s only program of its kind, said Nick Hinrichsen, Principal of Grades 6-12. Hillel’s Scholars Program creates collaborative and individual experiences significant to higher education, building a community of students and educators dedicated to scholarship. Hillel Scholars participate in core studies as a group separate from other students in courses designed just for them. These classes are taught by esteemed faculty, administrators and guest lecturers where students work one-on-one with teachers on special projects, take online university courses and enroll in Advanced Placement courses as early as Grade 9. All the while, Hillel’s values are upheld, starting the school day with tefilah and keeping with the Judaic Studies curriculum. Scholars round out their learning with the rest of Hillel’s student body through electives, service learning and other co-curricular programs.
Middle School Students Show-off Yearbook
“Hillel’s Scholars Program will challenge those students who desire a program that pushes them beyond a typical college preparatory curriculum,” Hinrichsen said. “Students will demonstrate their ability to think critically in an environment that requires them to analyze, synthesize and evaluate.” Hillel Scholars have proven excellence through academic performance and model behavior. They engage with faculty, community leaders and curious students like themselves in settings that foster creativity, investigation and innovation. For more information and to review the criteria, visit the “Academics” section of the Hillel Web site (hillel-nmb.org).
Hillel Recognizes Outgoing Board, Installs 2010-2011 Leadership
At the 2010 Annual Meeting, outgoing Board members were thanked for service and a new Board of Governors was installed for 2010-2011. Hillel is grateful for the leadership of outgoing Board members Amy Chafetz, Dr. Judith Dach, Michelle Diener, Anita Givner, Rabbi Ezra Levy, Eva Rub, Rafael Russ, Rachel Sapoznik and Jill Shockett. Officers for next term include Chairman Jorge Woldenberg, Vice Chairman David Wolf, Treasurer Carlos Berner and Secretary Michelle Amselem. Board members are: Sara Bejar, Uri Benhamron, Gil J. Bonwitt, Max Fischbach, Jeffrey Gilbert, Rossana Franco, Dr. Jan Hockman, Frank Kriger, Matt Kuttler, Anita Lapco, Sherri Lebwohl, David Lichter, Rabbi Avrohom Lipszyc, Gary Mars, Diana Mundlak, Joanne Papir, Marty Scheck, Dr. Michele Scheck, Dana Yemin Schrager, Mike Shalom and Sami Shiro. From strength to strength...
Lower School Shines in The Jungle Book
While seniors presented their yearbook at graduation, Middle School students showed off their yearbook during a recent school day. Grade 8 students marked the end of the year with an award ceremony and Grade 8 Cafe Celebration.
Mazel Tov to the cast and crew of The Jungle Book! All three performances of the May Lower School production were sold out. The cast of 52 Lower School students and two Upper School students was led by director Sophie Sherman and assistant director Ann Sweet.
learning for a lifetime
Middle School Earns Fairchild Awards
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chairman Vice-Chairman Treasurer Secretary Immediate Past President HIP/PTA President
Gil J. Bonwitt Jorge Woldenberg Carlos Berner David Wolf Rafael Russ Amy Chafetz
Michelle Amselem Sara Bejar Uri Benhamron Dr. Judith Dach Michelle Diener Rossana Franco Anita Givner Dr. Jan Hockman Matt Kuttler Anita Lapco Sherri Lebwohl Rabbi Ezra Levy, Ed.D.
David Lichter Rabbi Avrohom Lipszyc Gary Mars Diana Mundlak Joanne Papir Eva Rub Rachel Sapoznik Marty Scheck Dana Yemin Schrager Mike Shalom Jill Shockett Hedy Whitebook
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Head of School Dr. Adam C. Holden Rabbinic Dean Rabbi Michael Druin Rabbinic Head Rabbi Chaim Albert Principal, Lower School Debra Abolafia Principal, Middle School Nick Hinrichsen Principal, Upper School Tym Bonilla Director, Nativ Carole Repensek, Ed.D. Assistant Principal, Lower School Valerie Lustgarten Assistant Principal, Lower School Tara Solomiany Assistant Principal, Grades 6-12 Joshua Meisels ABOUT HILLEL From early childhood through Grade 12, Hillel is a Jewish community day school structured to cultivate and inspire students and to prepare them for college admission. Through meaningful religious and cultural experiences, Hillel strives to deepen students’ commitment to Judaism, the Jewish people and Israel. ACCREDITATION Hillel is a beneficiary agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and is accredited by: Commission on International-Regional Accreditation, National Council for Private School Accreditation, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Association of Independent Schools of Florida. Hillel is affiliated with: Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education, RAVSAK: The Jewish Community Day School Network, National Association of College Admission Counseling, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Jewish Federation of Broward County and Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education. KOL HILLEL The Kol Hillel is a bimonthly publication of The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School/The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School, 19000 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33180, P: 305.931.2831.
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At the Seventh Annual Fairchild Challenge Awards Ceremony for Grades 6-8, Hillel’s Henrietta Scheck Middle School earned several awards. Dalit Merenfeld, Grade 7, was honored for being a Student Environmental Role Model, and Melanie Assor, Grade 6, earned Honorable Mention in Creative Writing. Attending the ceremony with the students were Hillel’s International Baccalaureate Coordinator JoHannah Eklund and science teacher Angela WilliamsButler, who was awarded for being a Teacher Environmental Role Model.
Students Honored in Orange Bowl Contest
Mazel Tov to Grade 8 students Jenna Stein and Vanessa Bursztyn who were selected as finalists from 470 applicants to the 2009-2010 Annual Junior Orange Bowl Creative Writing Contest.
Students Elected to Student Government
After a week of campaigning, Upper School students cast their ballots for Student Government candidates to lead the 2010-2011 school year. Mazel tov to Student Council President Joshua Kleinman, Vice President Tanai Milgram, Vice President Sabrina Zarco, Treasurer Tanya Jafif, Secretary, Laura Milhem, Service Officer Yonathan Bonan, Director of Clubs Benjamin Rose, Grade 11 Representative Daniel Wodnicki, Grade 11 Representative Eli Soffer, Grade 10 Representative Ariel Paniry and Grade 10 Representative Arielle Ben-Ezra. Senior Board members are President Raquel Ofir, Vice President Isaac Epstein, Treasurer Netanel Rubin and Secretary Emmy Firestone.
Tryouts Scheduled for Fall Athletics Hillel finished one of the best athletic seasons ever and has scheduled tryouts and training for 2010-2011. Tryouts for Fall sports follow: Varsity football Aug. 9 Varsity girls volleyball Aug. 23-26 Girls volleyball Aug. 24-26 Middle School co-ed golf Aug. 23-26 Middle School co-ed cross country Aug 23-26 Middle School boys flag football Aug. 23-26 Lower School co-ed flag football Sept. 30. For additional information, please email Athletic Director Cindy Lyon at lyon@hillel-nmb.net. Go Hurricanes!
Sponsor the Kol Hillel!
Sponsorship of the 2010-2011 Kol Hillel is now available. Families or businesses in the community can sponsor one edition or the entire year of the Kol Hillel, which is published five times annually and mailed to Hillel families and the extended community. Please contact Ilana Lipson, Director of Advancement, (305.931.2831 x136 or lipson@hillel-nmb.net).
Three Seniors Earn Silver Knight Honorable Mention
Three Hillel seniors were awarded Honorable Mention plaques for 2010 Silver Knight Awards. Mazel tov to Rebecca Battat for drama, Ilana Dreyfuss for athletics and Shira Papir for journalism. Silver Knight Awards are presented to 15 Miami Dade students every May, and only three students in each of the 15 categories receive honorable mention. This year, more than 600 students were nominated for Silver Knight Awards, the Miami Herald’s prestigious award recognizing outstanding students in South Florida. The Award program, instituted in 1959, is one of the nation’s most highly regarded student awards programs.
Students Receive College Book Awards
Upper School students received College Book Awards, which are presented to Grade 11 students who meet criteria established by each participating college and university. Mazel tov! Barnard College Brown University Chatham University Cornell University Dartmouth College Eckerd College George Washington University Harvard University MIT Northwestern University Princeton University Rensselaer Polytech Institute Smith College Swarthmore College Wellesley College Wheaton College
Galit Cohen Raquel Franco Helen Menasche-Untermeyer Melissa Lanes Emmy Firestone Ben Rose Joshua Kleiman Alexandra Dreyfuss Netanel Rubin Vera Goldman Judah Makover Michael Ginzberg Raquel Ofir Elizabeth Fridman Jade Wollschlaeger Tanai Milgram
Jaime and Raquel Gilinski Hillel Ambassadors, 2010-2011 After an extensive application and review process, 14 students were named 2010-2011 Jaime and Raquel Gilinski Hillel Ambassadors, recipients of the merit-based scholarship. This program was established in 2009 to recognize students in Grades 6-12 who demonstrate their commitment to learning in extraordinary ways. The students represent Hillel as ambassadors to the extended community, bringing to life the Hillel mission through accomplishment and talent in the classroom, on the field, on stage or at a community project. The Ambassadors will receive grants toward Hillel tuition for 2010-2011. Mazel Tov to Susy Cohen, Sivanne Mendelson, Abraham Milhem, Jessica Rosner, Sarah Angress, Avi Hirshbein, Margot Romano, David Woldenberg, Ari Gontovnik, Chelsea Sheridan, Galit Cohen, Alexandra Dreyfuss, Isaac Epstein and Jade Wollschlaeger. The program was developed generously by the Jaime and Raquel Gilinski family in an effort to further support education at Hillel and recognize students who will become future leaders.
Events Boost Academics, Enrichments at Hillel Throughout the last two years, HIP/PTA has raised more than $100,000 for projects, programs and events to benefit students from Early Childhood through Grade 12. That was a priority Amy Chafetz set as HIP/PTA president. “We wanted to make sure our allocations were spread evenly across the school for items that would impact as many students Incoming HIP/PTA President as possible,” said Chafetz, who Michelle Scheck and outgoing completes her two-year term in president Amy Chafetz June. From the additions of laptop carts and a parent education series to the continued grants for the Grade 9 Israel trip and flowers in the butterfly garden, HIP/PTA has worked to fund programs throughout campus. Incoming president Dr. Michele Scheck plans to continue the momentum that HIP/PTA has established at Hillel. “Amy took our PTA to another level. Her leadership was a blessing to Hillel,” Scheck said.
“Next year I hope to continue to increase our numbers and our strength and help the school in anyway it needs us.” The Hillel community can look forward to an extension of current events, along with the addition of new and exciting programs that will be announced when school resumes. At the first meeting, parents will be able to volunteer as sports boosters, grade leads or for many other volunteer positions. Thank you, HIP/PTA!
Hillel Salutes The Class of 2010 Seniors Select Colleges. See page 4-5.
Hillel’s class of 2010 accepted their diplomas before 1,000 relatives, friends and members of the extended community on May 24. “Every year our graduates amaze me with their talents and accomplishments, and this year is no different. What a tremendous group of students we have in the class of 2010!” said Dr. Adam C. Holden, Head of School. College Guidance Director Dr. Allan Wolf said the class of 2010 earned more than $1 million in merit-based college scholarships, and nearly 90 percent of seniors received acceptance to their firstchoice of school. KOL HILLEL 3
Judy Abadi Florida State University
Sean Afriat Valencia Community College
Nethaniel Agam Florida International University
Yael Almani Young Judea
Joseph Amir Broward College
Esther Amselem Young Judea
Tyler Arvon Undecided
Alexis Bendjouia University of Wisconsin
Eliane Benlolo Florida International University
Ariella Bitton University of Maryland
Dylan Burstyn Babson College
Noam Chanero Israel
Ariel Cohen University of Central Florida
Don Cohen Florida Medical Technical Institute
Jonathan Elovic University of Colorado
Jacques Emano Florida Medical Technical Institute
Karina Esquenazi University of Florida
Moises Farca Florida International University
Jimmy Feterman Young Judea
Joseph Franco Babson College
Franco Furmanski Florida State University
Todd Levy University of Florida
Marcelle Malca Loyola University
Esther Schoonover University of Florida
Adam Medina Florida International University
Nataly Shechter Young Judea
Joshua Mimoun Florida International University
Levi Silverberg Yeshiva in Israel
Daniel Nemzer Undecided
Shira Papir University of Pennsylvania
Myrna Perez University of North Carolina
Benjamin Sinyor University of Maryland
Hannah Socolsky Florida International University
Dan Soffer University of Florida
Michael Wodnicki Case Western Reserve University
Adam Yudovich Florida Internatnional University
Jasmine Zino Bar Ilan University
Valedictorian Boris Treskunov Salutatorian Dennis Valerstain
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Elinor Bachar Undecided
Rebecca Battat Barnard College
Jack Beda Northeastern University
David Behar Undecided
Adi Ben-Ezra Bar Ilan University
Daniel Benchimol Yeshiva University
Jordan Comora Broward College
Clarita Corkidi University of Miami
Steven Cula University of Miami
Joshua Davis Miami Dade College
Ilana Dreyfuss University of Pennsylvania
Kevin Dunn Florida State University
Eli Elias Bar Ilan University
Avi Gadish The Cooper Union
David Kadosh University of Florida
Jonathan Kalmutz Boston University
Danielle Lacs Florida State University
Samuel Lang U.S. Marines
Michael Lederman University of Maryland
Dean Levy University of Central Florida
Isaac Perlman Florida International University
Zachary Petrover Bar Ilan University
Max Pomeranz University of Miami
Fabio Rabinovich Babson College
David Russ University of Central Florida
Debbie Saiovici Florida International University
William Scheinman Princeton University
Amit Subar Stern College
Joshua Traub University of Pennsylvania
Boris Treskunov University of Pennsylvania
Dennis Valerstain Emory University
Sarah Wasserman University of Florida
Lianne Azizollahoff Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Joel Weiss Florida International University
Students received acceptance to*: American University, The University of Arizona, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Babson College, Bar Ilan University, Barnard College, Bentley University, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Case Western Reserve University, University of Central Florida, Clark University, University of Colorado, Cooper Union, Cornell University, Drexel University, Duke University, Eckerd College, Emerson College, Emory University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Florida State University, University of Florida, George Washington University, University of Hartford, Indiana University, Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University, University of Maryland, University of Miami, University of Michigan, New York University, University of North Carolina, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Nova Southeastern University, Pace University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Queens College of the CUNY, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, Rutgers, University of South Florida, Stanford University, Stern College, Suffolk University, Tufts University, Tulane University, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin, Young Judea Year Course *At press time
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The 2010 Annual Event: Tomorrow’s Education...Today!
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HaKotel The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Robert and Michelle Diener Jaime and Raquel Gilinski Family HaTikvah The Scheck/Bonwitt Families Yerushalaim shel Zahav Raphael and Flavia Ades Jorge and Tammy Woldenberg Kinneret Moti and Julia Abadi David and Sara Bejar JGB Bank Jacob and Ori Serfati Mike and Carol Shalom Massada Larry and Susy Abbo Flavio and Deborah Hojda Michael and Nava Izak Dr. Rebecca and Frank Kriger Mario and Rachel Sapoznik Henry and Denise Waissman David and Debbie Waxman Chaverim Mr. and Mrs. Alan Azizollahoff Mr. George G. Brod Mr. and Mrs. Vick Crespin Dr. and Mrs. Steven Gorin Safra Bank The Gemma Foundation Olim Mr. and Mrs. Lior Ben-Shmuel Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brener Dr. and Mrs. Shmuel Katz Robert Russell Memorial Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Sami Shiro Mr. and Mrs. Eittan Vainstein Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Whitebook Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zebeda Chaluzim Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Abrams Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ackerman Mr. Daniel Ades Dr. and Mrs. Shalom Amselem Mr. and Mrs. Uri Benhamron Mr. and Mrs. Elias Benasayag Mr. and Mrs. Michell Brown Mr. and Mrs. Vick Crespin Flik Independant Schools by Chartwells Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Klainbaum Mr. and Mrs. Eyal Lalo Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mars Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Mimoun Mr. and Mrs. Diana Mundlak Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Politano Mr. and Mrs. Neal Rose Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Schrager Thermal Concepts, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David Wolf Tomchim Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alman Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Almosny Mr. and Mrs. David Bensadon Mr. and Mrs. Steven Berenson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Berkman Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Birmaher BNY Mellon Calibre Carib Sales, Inc Drs. Jeffrey and Judith Dach Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Faigenblat Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Fishman Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Franco Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Gilinski
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families, friends, faculty, staff and adminsitration for contributing to Hillel during the 2009/2010 school year! Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Givner Mr. and Mrs. Moises A. Guenoun Mrs. Fanny Hanono Hyman, Kaplan, Spector and Mars Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kainen Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Khoudari Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kiblisky Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kiblisky Mr Mark Lazarovic Mr. Zalman Lekach Lesser and Co.,Inc Mr. and Mrs. Marcelo Mroz Mr. Abraham Narkes Phillips, Cantor & Berlowitz, P.A. Rachlin Cohen & Holtz CPA Mr and Mrs. Jose Rimsky Mr. and Mrs. Natan Rok Dr. and Mrs. Jose M. Rub Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stiberman Mr. and Mrs. Jack Strimber Mr. Manuel Synalovski United Jewish Community of Broward Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wakszol Leader Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Fincheltub Mr. and Mrs. Eli Gelman Mr. and Mrs. Israel Getzel Mr. and Mrs. Richard Goihman Mr. and Mrs. Todd Heller Dr. and Mrs. Paul Lapco Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Rayek Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Ruben Mr. and Mrs. Achikan Yogev Mr. and Mrs. David B. Yohros
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Bloom Mr. and Mrs. Jak Bursztyn Mr. and Mrs. Jose Corkidi Mr. and Mrs. Salomon Esquenazi Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fiske Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fuhrman Mr. Ariel and Cantor Fabiana Furmanski Drs. Denise and Daniel Gelrud Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Grobman Mr. and Mrs. David Guenoun Mr. and Mrs. George Hanz Mr. and Mrs. Hernan Leonoff Mr. and Mrs. David Mizrahi Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Murciano Mr. and Mrs. Michael Newman Mr. and Mrs. David Ojalvo Mr. Ariel Saban Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sager Mr. and Mrs. Eli Shiro Mr. and Mrs. Nir Shoshani Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Sinyor Mr. and Mrs. Ilan Sredni Mr. and Mrs. Johny Tryzmel Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Vaisberg Dr. and Mrs. Zurik Waxenghiser Mrs. Lia Zighelboim
Guardians of Learning Mr. Larry Abramowitz Mr. Isaac Assor Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Bacal Mr. Gary Bloom Mr. and Mrs. Sol Bonan Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Cassab Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Chehebar Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cohen Mentor Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Courtney Mr. and Mrs. Marcelo D. Acherman Dr. and Mrs. Daniel DelCastillo Attorneys Dell and Schaefer Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Garzon Foundation INC Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Benarroch Mr. Alejandro Kam Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Benoliel Dr. and Mrs. Jacobo Kirsch Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Broide Mr. Jeffrey Levinson Mr. Boruch Duchman Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mann Mrs. Elaine Eibinder Mr. Ruben Manriquez Mr. and Mrs. Max Fischbach Mr. and Mrs. David Moskovitz Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Fiske Mr. and Mrs. Michel Polikar Mr. Josh Frank Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Talmaciu Mr. and Mrs. Brian Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Richard Toledano Higer, Lichter & Givner, LLC Mr. Scott Weisblum Mr. Alexander and Dr. Jan Hockman Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Wolf Mr. Ron Jacobowitz Mr. and Mrs. William Yisrael Dr. and Mrs. Eliecer Kurzer Benefactors and Patrons Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Lebwohl Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Abadi Drs. Drew and Sandy Lieberman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Abramowitz Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Linkewer Mr. and Mrs. Ben Akerstain Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Memun Ms. Sandy Algranatti Mr. and Mrs. Jacobo Milgram Mr. and Mrs. Michael Amar Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moskovitz Mr. and Mrs. Yosef Amar Nelnet Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Angress Mr. Scott A. Orth Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Arias Mr. and Mrs. Andres Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Baker Mr. and Mrs. Jason S. Rudolph Dr. and Mrs. Jack Bandel Sager Development Mr. Daniel Barouk Drs. Stephen and Nancy Scheinman Mr. and Mrs. Yoram Ben-Amram Mr. Jay Seinfeld Mrs. Helena Bendjouia Shaked Law Firm, PA Mr. and Mrs. Albert Benhamu Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Smolley Dr. Meir Ben-Nissan Mr. and Mrs. Emilio Suaya Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bentolila Target-Take Charge of Education Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Benzadon Mr. and Mrs. Lee Teichner Mr. and Mrs. Steven Berenson Mr. and Mrs. Barney Weinkle Mrs. Sheryl E. Berkowitz Dr. and Mrs. Simon Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Ferando Bernal Mr. Bart Birnbaum Advocate Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Bitton Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Ammar Mrs. Miriam Bonwitt Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Assor Mr. Evan Brody Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Assor Mr. and Mrs. Barton Budman Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Assraf Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Carmel Mr. and Mrs. Ariel J. Bentata Mr. and Mrs. Steven Chackman Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bigelman
Dr. and Mrs. Enrique Ciklik Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai Cohen Continental Group Inc Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cula Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Davison Mr. and Mrs. Michael Davit Mr. Samir Dichy Mrs. Nancy Diemer Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo A. Dimitri Mr. and Mrs. Rony Doron Mr. and Mrs. Nuri Dorra Mr. and Mrs. Dromi Dr. and Mrs. Leon Egozi Mrs. Carolyn Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Elovic Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Epstein Mr. and Mrs. Albert Esquenazi Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ezekiel Mr. and Mrs. Natan Feterman Mr. Doug Fields Mr. Brian Foster Mr. and Mrs. Guido Fraiman Ms. Riwka Fuhrman Ms. Sylvia Furrer Mrs. Mireya Galimidi Mr. David Garfinkle Dr. and Mrs. David Geduld Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Gontovnik Mrs. Adela Gottesman Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gutkin Mr. and Mrs. Leonel Harari Mr. and Mrs. Andres Hausmann Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Heller Dr. and Mrs. Simon E. Kaswan Mr. and Mrs. Alex Klein Mr. and Mrs. Gustavo Klimberg Mr. and Mrs. Aryeh Kline Mr. and Mrs. Mark Knobel Mr. and Mrs. Ran Kohen Mr. Moises Kriger Dr. and Mrs. Leon Lapco Mr. and Mrs. Izzy Leizerowitz Mr. and Mrs. Tal Levinson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Levy Mr. Steven Levy Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Lewinsky Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Marcovitz Mr. and Mrs. Ilan Markovitz Mr. and Mrs. George Matz Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Meisels Mr. and Mrs. Isack Merenfeld Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Selmo Milhem Mr. and Mrs. Moises Mizrahi Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moreinis Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Motola Mr. and Mrs. Philip Namiech Mrs. Erena Nemzer Mr. and Mrs. Alain Ohayon Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Paniry Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Parrino Mr. and Mrs. Steven Perlman Mr. and Mrs. Avraham Pinhasi Ms. Deborah Posner Mr. Gary Pyott Mr. David Rabbani Mr. and Mrs. Yechezkel Ramim Mr. Andy and Dr. Julie Rodman Mr. and Mrs. Rotem Rodrig Mr. and Mrs. Yankel A. Rosenthal Dr. and Mrs. Mario Rub Mr. Harry Ruben Mr. and Mrs. Aryeh Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Philip Saada Mr. and Mrs. Yacob Sarousi Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo Schpilberg Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Seidl
Mr. Barry Shacter Mr. and Mrs. Lior Sharabani Mr. and Mrs. Marc Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. Shaul Shifrin Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Shneiderman Mr. and Mrs. William E. Shockett Mr. and Mrs. Emeric Silberman Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Sion Mr. Ari L. Sklar Mr. Neal Sklar Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Soffer Mr. and Mrs. Philip Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Somek Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sterenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taieb Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tangir The Jill Susan Bloom Foundation Drs. Eduardo and Marcella Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Maxim Weitzman Mr. Adam Wieder Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Wodnicki Mr. Daniel Wolansky Thank you to the following Faculty, Staff and Administrators who made it possible to reach 100% participation in our 2010 Faculty Campaign! Debra Abolafia Rabbi Shlomo Ackerman Anat Agam Judith Bachar Tali Barhai Alicia Bernal Hope Bessette Jill Bloom Tym Bonilla Sirena Buchholz Pam Burd Claudia Castro Peter Celi Amy Chamberlain Alessandra Ciongoli Fortunee Cohen Howard Davidson Nancy Davison Seth Dimbert Rabbi Michael Druin Freda Ellis Maxine Erving Dr. Bert Exsted Linda Feigenbaum Corey Feinsilver Arlene Fishbein Barbara Forte Dina Freeman Sylvia Furrer Sara Goldman Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gonen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Graff Mally Gutman Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Harari Carol Harris Nick Hinrichsen Dr. Adam Holden Hillel Hurwitz Rose Joh Jacqueline Kapnek Shoshana Katz Arlene Keil Chani Kramer Rachel Levana Audrey Lederman
Marline Levy Ilana Lipson Diane Locane Rachel Lunz Dr. and Mrs. Moises Lustgarten Cindy Lyon Ben Magidson Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Meisels Ariel Mendez Miriam Miller Ofra Mor Esther Moreinis James A. Morrow III Mike Norman Dee O’Neill Jade Pinter Dana Ponsky Rafael Quintero Maria Quiroz Sally Rabe Dr. Carole Repensek Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Rimon James Robertson Jessica Robertson Sara Ross Rabbi Moshe Rubinstein Tali Saada Rabbi Allen Saks Mr. and Mrs. Mario Salinas Marcela Schaffer Freiman Dr. Rhea Schwartzberg Erica Shafir Ofra Sharabani Phyllis Shenkman Beverly Silverman Sabrina Slapak Tara Solomiany Ann Sweet Chaya Tamir Leonard Traub Miriam Wiener Dr. Allan Wolf Eleonora Yankelevich Yossi Yativ Zena Zukowsky Parker
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The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School
The Juda and Maria Diener Elementary School The Henrietta Scheck Middle School 19000 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach, Florida 33180
Wishing our Hillel community a wonderful, safe summer vacation. School begins Monday, August 23, 2010.
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Hillel Adds New Playground, Remodeled Classrooms Hillel has broken ground to build a new playground for Early Childhood students to enjoy come August. When the new school year begins, Hillel will open with seven new early childhood classrooms remodeled with warm blond bamboo floors, child-size art studios, libraries, two-story lofts, lap top computers and learning centers for discovery. The PK2, PK3 and PK4 program offera extended hours of care, low child-teacher ratios and a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum for children to grow socially, emotionally and intellectually at their own pace. At press time, a wait list existed at some levels. For more information, please contact Betty Salinas, Director of Admissions 305.931.2831 x173, salinas@hillel-nmb.net. Hillel looks forward to an exciting new school year!
rcs vru, Dvar Torah for Summer By Rabbi Chaim Albert, Rabbinic Head “Acquire for yourself a friend and judge people favorably.” (Ethics of our Fathers, Chapter 1) Wouldn’t it be a much easier task to learn to judge favorably before finding friends? The Mishnah is teaching us that the goal is not to find the easiest friends, but rather the best group of friends. Our peers have strong influences on our own growth and development - academically, professionally, personally. With that in mind, it is up to our individual selves to always remember to judge friends - and strangers - favorably. One of the greatest opportunities over the summer vacation is to use our time to build good relationships...old and new. May Hashem bless us with loyal friends who help us grow to our full potential.