Embracing Excellence: A Year in Review
Dear Scheck Hillel Families,
As we embark on a new year, it is with immense Lion Pride that I introduce to you our first-ever annual report, dedicated to the financial overview of our school’s remarkable journey throughout the past year. This report reflects our unwavering commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency. As stewards of your trust and investments, it is our duty to keep you informed about how your support has been utilized to ensure the success of our school and make the most impact.
We are proud to present a summary of Scheck Hillel Community School’s financial results for the year 2022-2023. We continued our commitment to our mission, educating and inspiring students and providing an exceptional Jewish education.
Our net revenue for the year was $34,286,950. Our school is a non-profit and accordingly, all of our revenue is used to support our mission. Any surplus created during the year is used to make up for years when we may have had a small deficit or to engage in and support one-time capital projects. This past year, we had a slight net surplus of approximately 0.4% of revenue ($128,022).
Our expenses for the year were $34,158,927. The school runs on a tight budget, and every year we make sure it is managed efficiently - this is an ongoing task and we are always striving for further improvement.
The largest expense category is salaries (67.4% of total expenses). This is in line with other institutions of our size. Our focus is on two simultaneous priorities: to keep costs as low as possible to maintain a balanced budget and to recruit and retain top talent. The school has made every effort to keep tuition increases as low as possible. Over the last 3 years, we have kept tuition increases below inflation and below our peer group. However, we need to make sure we properly compensate teachers and staff to be able to maintain a competitive educational product. This has been especially challenging in the past 3 years, when salaries have risen at a pace far above inflation and above our tuition increase rates.
Fundraising contributions to our school remain the single greatest opportunity for immediate impact where every member of our community can make a difference. This is an area of significant importance. Our goal is to maintain an excellent academic product while keeping tuition levels affordable.
In the past few years, we have improved the capabilities in our Finance Department. We recruited an excellent CFO, Shaked Lavee, we improved our processes and procedures, we performed a thorough review of our budget, and we created a tuition setting framework and assessment. We will continue working to make sure we run an efficient and effective school.
I hope this annual report serves as a testament to our transparent finances, to show gratitude to our donor community and also to inspire and strengthen our shared commitment to the future of Jewish education and what’s to come in the new year.
We look forward to another year of growth, learning, and shared accomplishments.
L’Shalom, Rabbi Ari Leubitz Head of School(a) Excludes $1.5M of non-operating income that is non-recurring in nature for insurance claims, grants, and restricted investment income.
(b) Includes $800K of deferred Capital Expenditure at end of fiscal year.
(c) Known inflation as of the time tuition is set.
(d) Dollar amounts are based on unaudited numbers.
Fostering Philanthropy: A Bright Year Ahead
Dear Scheck Hillel Community,
I am writing this letter with great excitement, as I have the pleasure of introducing myself as the new Chief Institutional Advancement Officer. I am thrilled to join the Scheck Hillel community.
My most recent accomplishment culminated in the completion of a $55M capital campaign at Temple Beth Am and Rambam Day School, building a new state-of-the-art school and an athletic and cultural center. I bring over a decade of experience in institutional advancement, a proven track record of leadership and innovation, as well as non-profit experience at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
I am committed to fostering a culture of philanthropy in alignment with our school’s values and vision.
I want to emphasize the importance of the Lion Fund, our annual campaign at Scheck Hillel. As a community, we have always believed in the power of collective effort. The Lion Fund is a testament to this belief, as it provides us with an opportunity to strengthen our commitment to our students and the educational excellence we strive to deliver.
The Lion Fund directly impacts the lives of our students by supporting their academic programs (both General and Judaic Studies), faculty development, campus enhancements, and financial aid. Our financial aid process is now more rigorous than ever: we have strengthened controls around income and lifestyle verification to ensure that our financial aid dollars end up in the hands of those families who truly need them.
Every contribution, no matter the size, is an investment in our students’ future and the future of our community.
I encourage each of you to consider making a contribution to the Lion Fund that feels meaningful to your family and one that will have an impact on our community. Your support is not just about raising funds; it’s about raising a community of learners, leaders, and innovators. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our students.
Thank you for your constant support and for being an integral part of our community. I look forward to seeing the great things we will achieve together and to meeting you on campus soon!
Warm Regards,
Ilana Gilat Chief Institutional Advancement OfficerCampus Improvements & Impact on Our Students
The Scheck Hillel experience unfolds in classrooms, playgrounds, labs, stages and much more. Your support enhances these and many other spaces, fostering creativity, collaboration, and intellectual growth. These are some notable improvements completed during 2022-2023:
• Lower School Library
• New Classrooms
• Music and Movement Stage
• Playground Track
• Upper School Student Life Areas
THE ANNUAL LION FUND: WE ROAR TOGETHER
About The Annual Lion Fund
The Lion Fund:
• Provides crucial financial support for various facets of our institution, ensuring that we can continue to offer meaningful and rich General and Judaic educational experiences.
• Inspires lifelong Jewish identity and a love for the State of Israel.
• Enriches student experiences with state-of-the-art technologies.
• Allows us to attract, retain, and invest in talented educators, faculty, and staff.
• Strengthen arts and athletic programs designed to inspire creativity and teamwork.
• Grants us the opportunity to provide a Jewish education on a needs-blind basis, extending financial aid to families in need.
• Augments our existing security and grants us the ability to integrate even greater advanced security features and systems, continuing to make the safety and well-being of our students our top priority.
Donations to The Lion Fund:
• Make an immediate yet lasting impact.
• Play a key role in supporting our mission.
• Reinforce the already outstanding Jewish day school experience for the next generation of Jewish leaders.
• Allow every family to become a philanthropist.
Why The Lion Fund?
When you give to Scheck Hillel’s Annual Lion Fund, you are not just making a donation; you are making an investment in the future. Your unrestricted gift grants the school the trust and flexibility to allocate funds where they are needed most. In order to maintain a level of excellence, Scheck Hillel must engage in fundraising efforts, such as The Lion Fund, to continuously enhance and strengthen the standard of Jewish education commensurate with our mission.
OUR GOAL FOR 2023-2024: 100% PARTICIPATION
OUR GOAL FOR 2023-2024: 100% FAMILY PARTICIPATION
Every Gift Counts!
Your gift is a vote of confidence in our mission and proof of your belief in the importance of Jewish day schools for community building and ensuring Jewish continuity. Every gift is meaningful as our goal is 100% family participation. High levels of participation show that our community is strong, united, and worthy of outside support, such as local and state grants.
How to Give: Making a gift is simple.
• Donate online: eHillel.org/LionFund
• Mail a check
• Venmo @SupportScheckHillel
• Gifts of Appreciated Securities: ehillel.org/stocks
Donations may be paid over a period of time, allowing our families to stretch their gift and maximize their impact.
When to Give:
Please consider making your commitment today so we can count on your support! Our fiscal year ends on June 30, and contributions are welcome at any time. We even encourage multi-year commitments to ensure ongoing support.
Tax Benefits: Scheck Hillel is a 501(c) (3) organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your generosity represents a compassionate gesture, an act of tzedakah, and a wise financial decision. Join
To learn more about how you can contribute: Contact Ilana Gilat, Chief Institutional Advancement Officer gilat@ehillel.org
305.931.2831 x103 eHillel.org/LionFund
Annual Giving Levels
Please consider becoming part of a giving level that holds personal significance and leaves a lasting impact.
Head of School Circle
• Philanthropists $100,000+
• Pillar $99,999 - $72,000
• Leaders $71,999 - $54,000
• Advocates $53,999 - $36,000
• Patrons $35,999 - $18,000
Mitzvah Society
• Manhigim (Leaders) $17,999 - $10,000
• Shomrim (Guardians) $9,999 - $7,200
• Chalutzim (Pioneers) $7,199 - $5,000
• Chaverim (Friends) $4,999 - $3,600
Family Philanthropy $3,599 - $1,800
Roar Club Up to $1,799
Other Giving Opportunities:
• Designated Giving
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Business Partnership Program
SCHECK SCHEC K
Thank you to our incredible 2022-2023 donors, sponsors, families, and proud business partners! Together we go far!
Head of School Circle
Philanthropists $100,000+
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Leticia and Eduardo Azar Foundation
Skitnevsky Scholarship Trust Fund
Advocates $36,000+
Anonymous (1)
Silvia and Andres Bzurovski
Tova and Isaac Cohen
Eidelstein and Feldman Families
Sandra and Morris Kaplan
Security Team Sponsor
Raquel and Jaime Gilinski
The Philip and Joanna Solomon Charitable Fund
Patrons $18,000+
Anonymous (2)
Miriam ‘94 and Alberto Aghion
Cynthia and Michael Berkman
Gifts In Honor of Sam Mizraji ‘09, z’l Yearit ‘01 and Jonathan Sazer
We Love our Teachers Initiative Sponsor
Ori and Jacob Serfati
Ivette and Joseph Woldenberg
Anonymous (1)
Mitzvah Society
Manhigim $10,000+
Patricia and Isaac Almosny
Wendy and Brian Azar
Vanessa and Uri Benhamron
Alana and Landon Berns
ECE Challah Bake Sponsor
Kindergarten Celebration Sponsor
Brod and Gorin Families -
The Gemma Foundation
Esther and Ariel Bromberg
Lisette and Eduardo Gruener
Vivianne and Marc Haime and Family HIP/PTA
Lewinger and Russo Families
Sharon Minski ‘97
Newman and Blomberg Families
Shabbat B’Yachad Sponsor In Memory of Joel Newman, z’l
Stephanie and Alberto Perlman
Solomon and Rodrig Families
Tammy ‘95 and Jacobo Wengrowsky
Yvette and Idel Woldenberg
Shomrim $7,200+
Yael and Joe Ackerman
Michelle ‘02 and Albert ‘97 Azout
The Diener Family Hillel Community Day School Fund
Eliane and Lando Kravetz
Chalutzim $5,000+
Anonymous (2)
Eugenia Bejar Lustgarten ‘14
Wendy and Carlos Berner
Cecilia and Jacques Bessoudo
Siddur Presentation Sponsor
Sandra and Jaime Birmaher
Dori and Peter Burgess
Diana and Yonatan Bursztyn
Natalie ‘00 and Gabriel Eilemberg
Melissa and Stuart Fishman
Gabriela ‘05 and Jeffrey Gut
Chanukah B’Yachad Sponsor
Elisa and Graeme Lemmer
Evelyn and Isaac Marcushamer
Mother-Daughter Tefilah & Challah Bake Sponsor
St. Augustine Trip Scholarship Sponsor
Jennifer Rapp ‘98
Deborah and Mauricio Renner
Adrienne and Jeffrey Scheck
Moran and Negev Shekel Nosatzki
Chaverim $3,600+
Anonymous (1)
Sandra and Alejandro Chaberman
Jose Minski
Ruth and Avi Narkes
Susan ‘00 and Michael Sperling Whitebook Rivner Family
Kindergarten Celebration Sponsor
Andrea and Jack Tabacinic
Family Philanthropy $1,800+
Susy and Larry Abbo
Judith and Marcelo Acherman
Tal and Amir Agay
Meirav and Raffi Attar
Daniel Bazon and The Bazon Family
Sara and David Bejar
Rashel and Abraham Benacerraf
Esther and Adam Ben-Shalom
Joelle ‘06 and Isaac Benzaquen
Melissa and Ionathan Brief
Amy and Craig Carpentieri
Debbie and Jerome Falic
Carla and Max Fischbach
Diana and Jeremy Gallego
Amy and Bruce Gelb
Anita and Jacob Givner
Jessica ‘95 and Harry Jamri
Yaeli and Josi Kiblisky
Jill and Eliecer Kurzer
David Lekach ‘98
Victoria and Zalman Lekach
Rabbi Ari and Florence Leubitz
Helene and Martin Lindenfeld
Eugene and Ruth K. Rosenzweig
Charitable Endowment Fund
Vickee and Jack ‘01 Minski
Judith and Marian Moscu
Diana Mundlak
Robert Russell Memorial Foundation
Alicia and Leon Ojalvo
Tammy and Jonathan Saporta
Norma and Daniel Schachtel
Ghila and Jaime Schuster
Sara ‘03 and Eric Sevillia
Carol and Michael Shalom
Arielle and Mark Shub
Kindergarten Celebration Sponsor
Yael and Rabbi Shlomo ‘99 Sprung
Betina and Jack Strimber
Lillian and Moises Tabacinic
Melanie and Guido Warat
Jacqueline and Scott ‘92 Weisblum
Nicole and Harry Woldenberg
Lisa and Lenny Wolfe
Taisiya and Aleksandr Zemel
Dahlia ‘96 and Sagee Zohar
ECE Challah Bake Sponsor In Honor of Juliette Touret ‘39 ECE Challah Bake Sponsor ECE Challah Bake SponsorRoar Club Up To $1,799
Anonymous (17)
Chloe and Arie Abadi
Donna ‘07 and Laurent Abitbol
Judy and Raphael Adouth
Daisy Adouth Gross
Danielle and Daniel Alitenssi
Amazon Smile Foundation
Jassi ‘00 and Joseph Antebi
Lilian Arnold
Mindy and Daniel Aryeh
Jennifer and Dr. Isaac ‘00 Azar
Maya Azouri
Kristen Bauer, Ron Albahary & The Laird Norton Companies
Andrea Beck
Alexandra and Zeev Belilty
Claudia and Alberto Benarroch
Esther Benasayag
Aaron Benenson
Anabella Benhamron ‘18
Alexandra and Philippe Benichou
Isaac Benoliel ‘14
Becky and Elias Bensabat
Clara and Israel Berens
Tamy and Michel Berg
Joni and Leo Blachar and Family
Vivi Blumenfrucht ‘11
Elise ‘87 and Gil Bonwitt
Erica ‘03 and Joseph Bouskila
Blake Burstyn ‘13
David Butter
Victoria and Jacobo Cababie
Campaign to Elect Howard Weinberg
Jennifer Carrasco
Vicky and Simon Carreño
Donna and Jonathan Cohen
Jana and Steven Cohn
Vanina and Abraham Copernik
Celine and Alan ‘09 Croitoru
Michelle and Robert Diener
Michael Dreszer
Kevin Dunn ‘10
Sandra and Steven Dunn
Berta Edery
Sarah Egozi
Lucy ‘00 and Jeffrey Eisenband
Robin and Shlomo Epstein
Michael Elharrar ‘14
Roi Epstein ‘14
Jenny and Kevin Faith
Leon Faigenblat ‘14
Yvonne and Bryan Feldman
Dr. Cassondra ‘09 and Greg ‘07 Feldman
Joseph Feldman ‘09
Lisber and Gabriel Fernandez Vina
Jessica Fisher
Jonathan Fisher
Nicole Fisher
Suzette Fisher
Ifhat and Marc Fishman
Daniel Fiske ‘16
Suzanne Floyd
Nissim Franco ‘14
Alex Froimzon ‘14
JoAnn and Jimmy Froimzon
Adelangela Fumagalli
Jocelyn and Ariel Furman
Silvia and Victor Furrer
Daniel Furmanski ‘14
General Mills Box Top for Education
Marsha and Jeffrey Gilbert
Gabriel Glaun ‘09
Jesse Goldblum
Ronit and Michael Goldenberg
Kelsey Grinstein
Lisa ‘02 and Gabriel ‘98 Groisman
Dalia and Amnon Hadari
Talia Harel
Avi Hassin ‘09
Brielle Hoffman
Brigitte ‘09 and Salomon Horowitz
Ronni Julien Merkin
Carol and Aharon Kameo
Rina and Dennis Kerbel
Fanny and Marcos Kerbel
Joana ‘95 and Jacobo Kirsch
Michel Klein
The Koplowitz Family
Eileen and Scott Kramer
Arielle Kraus
Benjamin Lang ‘09
Audrey Lederman
Tonya Lederman
Hannah Lee
Melissa and Isaac ‘98 Lekach
Veronica and Gregory Levine
Adriana and Ari Levy
Diana and Larry Levy
Chaya and Dr. Ezra Levy
Geena Levy
Rosa Levy
Sandra ‘94 and Jorge Levy
Danielle ‘00 and Ayal Lifshitz
Erica and Edward D. Link
Jean Lopez
Annia and Oscar Lopez
Marcel and David Malca
Michael Marolda
Hilary Mass
Esther and Joshua Meisels
Roberta Meisels
Flora Menda
Dean Meyerson
Andrew Mezzich
Michelle Milhem ‘09
Magarita Minski
Wilford Miranda
Jacob Mizraji ‘11
Jeremy Mizraji
Jennifer and Daniel Naim
Sharyn Orlan
Michelle ‘07 and Omri Papo
Daniela and Martin Pelcman
Claudia and David ‘93 Perez
Menajem Perez
Rivke Pianko and Debra Benjamin
Kit Pilosof
Pledgeling Foundation
Karen Prince
Reuben Profeta
Karen Prince
Reuben Profeta
Avivit and Jason Pyle
Gina Raijman
Hilary Reid
Ingrid and Felix Reznick
Jennie and Eliott Rimon ‘09
Ellie Rimon
Robin and Abraham Rimon
Roberta and Michael Rivner
Rosita Rok
Gifts in Memory of Sonia Rosler, z’’l
Miriam and Frank Rudman
Amalia and Rafael Russ
Asher Sadon
Betty and Mario Salinas
Eliana Salmon
Bahee Salver
Scheck Hillel Class of 2016
Scheck Hillel Class of 2002
Scheck Hillel Kindergarden KC
Scheck Hillel 3rd Grade Hebrew Class
Scheck Hillel ECE PK3D
Scheck Hillel ECE PK4E
Andrea L. Schleider
Clara and Rafi Schwartz
Salomon Serfati ‘15
Jose Serfaty ‘14
Estrella Sheff
Joshua Shultz ‘07
Teresa and Bernard Shuster
Jared Silberlust
Ally Silver
Tatiana and Fred Smith
Vera ‘00 and Adi Smith
Judy and Dan Sragovicz
Diana and Daniel Sragowicz
Vivian and Daniel Sternberg
Elan Stiberman ‘14
Nicole and Ariel Stiberman
Ivana and Marcelo E. Suarez
Emily Sultan
Adrien Talbot
Arielle Tamir ‘09
Susan ‘98 and Daniel Tamir
Jonathan Tarich ‘09
Alex Teichner ‘14
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
The Blackbaud Giving Fund by its agent YourCause
The Barry T Gurland Philanthropic Fund
In Memory of Budd and Nannette Mayer
Alexia and Daniel Toledano
Anna Tumpovskiy
Inbal and Eittan Vainstein
Sara Boteach Wachtel
Karen and Mark ‘00 Wagenberg
Tammy and David Waich
Mariana and Isaac Wakszol
Charles and Marta Waserstein
Ronit ‘00 and Steve Waserstein
Raquel and Alexis Weinberg
Rafael Weiss ‘11
Orit and Maxim Weitzman
Cindy Winterman ‘95
Yaakov Wolbe
Natalie and David Wolf
Aaron Yaghoobian
Jaime and Roselyn Yuken
Rachel and Opher Yunger
Jacob Zachs
Ana and Salomon Zaga
Brandon Zarco
Jacob Zeffren
Robin Zimmerman
Designated Giving
Jordan Alexander Ressler Arts Program - Established 2007
The Jordan Alexander Ressler Endowed Chair for the Performing Arts
Jaime and Raquel Gilinski Hillel Ambassador Program - Established 2009
Raquel and Jaime Gilinski
Diener Family Hillel Community Day School Fund - Established 2012
Diener Family
Israel Trip
Anonymous, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, HIP/PTA, Robert Russell Memorial Foundation, Jack Chester Foundation
Student Engagement and Campus Enhancement
HIP/PTA
Education
CAJE Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz, z”l, Teacher Initiative Award
Sponsorship Opportunities
Families have embraced unique opportunities to contribute to initiatives that hold special meaning for their family. Thank you to our generous sponsors.
• Security Team – Sandra and Morris Kaplan
• We Love Our Teachers Initiative – Yearit ’01 and Jonathan Sazer
• Shabbat B’Yachad – Newman and Blomberg Families In Memory of Joel Newman, z’’l
• Chanukah B’Yachad – Gabriela ’05 and Jeffrey Gut
• Challah Bakes – Joelle ’06 and Isaac Benzaquen, Alana and Landon Berns, Yaeli and Josi Kiblisky, Evelyn and Isaac Marcushamer, Lisa and Lenny Wolfe In Honor of Juliette Touret ‘39
• Kindergarten Celebration – Alana and Landon Berns, Arielle and Mark Shub, Whitebook Rivner Family
• St. Augustine Trip Scholarship – Evelyn and Isaac Marcushamer
• Siddur Presentation – Cecilia and Jacques Bessoudo and Anonymous
Business Partnership Program
Scheck Hillel’s prestigious Business Partnership Program has existed for nearly a decade, offering our proud partners brand recognition among our 700+ families, more than 1,200 students and over 50 generations of alumni. By joining the Program, businesses not only invest in their own exposure but also in the future of our school and community.
Levels Include:
⁰ Platinum $20,000+
⁰ Gold $10,000+
⁰ Silver $5,400+
⁰ Bronze $3,600+
⁰ Pearl $2,500+
Please visit ehillel.org/BusinessPartners to learn more about our proud Business Partners and the multiple benefits that each one of the different partnership levels offer.
Special thanks to our year-round Business Partners who generously contribute to Scheck Hillel Community School through this Program.