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Dedicated by Anna and Sol Zuckerman and Family

Volume 3 Issue 5 June/July 2011 Sivan/Tammuz 5771 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

Hillel Unveils 2011-2012 Programs, Leadership An innovative leadership model and other enhancements reflecting Hillel’s child-centered philosophy were unveiled by Head of School Rabbi Pinchos Hecht at the 2011 Annual Meeting.

Speaking directly to parent survey feedback, the updates focus on the students, designed to maximize and enrich learning.

Progressive plans are rooted in traditional values.

“Our new administrative structure applies the approach parents take everyday at home,” Hecht explained. “Families build plans in ways that put daughters and sons first – as the center, the heart of it all. And it’s exactly what we’re gearing up for at Hillel, really setting the standard for Jewish education.”

It’s with this philosophy in mind that the educational administrative structure has evolved, pairing longtime Hillel dedication with master teaching. It is built upon collaboration, investment in students and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Illustrated by concentric circles, students stand at the center of Hillel’s organizational structure.

Hillel is able to introduce this new generation of its model because it extends from a rich history built by educators over the years.

While priorities always were on learning, in this next stage of growth Hillel is going even further, wrapping all resources around the children as the core. The focus is the family-school relationship empowering children to succeed as students.

The purpose of this unique design is to prepare children as Jews with skills, tools and values for the ever-evolving world, not only college. This global vision calls for superior programs, technologies and strong relationships. As Florida’s first Jewish International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School, Hillel is applying this style to foster an environment of collaboration throughout the four pillars that define the Hillel Experience: Academics, Judaics, Co-Curricular and Community.

To read the entire outline of next year’s exciting programs developed within each pillar and more about how enhancements will prepare children to excel, please visit www.hillel-nmb.org/2011-2012.

Students Learn the ROPES of Philanthropy

Lower School Shines in Cinderella Kids

With a deep commitment to values, Hillel students are learning to become philanthropists.

A group of 10 Upper School students raised $2,500 this year through Project ROPE, a national student project developed and led

by RAVSAK that expands Jewish youth philanthropy. Hillel was one of three schools in the country Students visit Dress for Success Miami selected to participate.

“I really loved the process. It’s very gratifying to see where our efforts were going,” said rising senior Alex Carciente, president of Project ROPE at Hillel. He said it wasn’t just selling and asking for donations; it was developing and implementing fundraising initiatives with checks and balances.

Carciente said 70 percent of the funds raised will benefit Dress for Success Miami, an organization that provides clothing and skills to help people find jobs. The students selected the organization after research and a visit. The remaining portion will go to Israel’s Association for Ethiopian Jews which helps Ethiopian Jews in Israel find jobs.

“It’s a great experience not only to learn about making philanthropic decisions but also to learn about our own values along the way,” Carciente said.

Dreams really do come true! More than 40 Lower School students took to the stage, singing and dancing and warming the hearts of parents, friends and family in the musical production of Disney’s Cinderella Kids. “The emotional atmosphere was amazing,” said Sophie Sherman, who directed the play with the assistance of Ann Sweet. The play culminated Hillel’s exciting year of the Jordan Alexander Ressler Performing Arts Program which included Upper School’s Fools, Middle School’s High School Musical 2 and smaller productions throughout the year.

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chairman Vice-Chairman Treasurer Secretary HIP/PTA President Sara Bejar Uri Benhamron Gil J. Bonwitt Helen Broide Max Fischbach Rossana Franco Jeffrey Gilbert Dr. Jan Hockman Frank Kriger Matt Kuttler* Anita Lapco

Jorge Woldenberg David Wolf* Carlos Berner Michelle Amselem* Dr. Michele Scheck Sherri Lebwohl Mayra Lichter Rabbi Avrohom Lipszyc Gary Mars* Joanne Papir Marty Scheck* Dana Yemin Schrager* Mike Shalom Sami Shiro

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Head of School Rabbi Pinchos Hecht Rabbinic Head Rabbi Chaim Albert* Principal, Lower School Debra Abolafia Principal, Grades 6-12 Nick Hinrichsen 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* *Hillel alumnus/a 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 InternationalRegional Accreditation, National Council for Private School Accreditation, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Association of Independent Schools of Florida and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. 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.

For Kol Hillel sponsorship opportunities, please contact Diana Mundlak, (305.931.2831 x279/mundlak@hillel-nmb.net) For submissions or information, please email Jane Yaffe at plainjanegraphics@gmail.com.

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By Rabbi Chaim Albert Rabbinic Head Our fifth Jewish value is Ruach, or spirit, culminating this column about Hillel’s five core values. The center of Jewish spirituality was the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, the Beit Hamikdash.

A question commonly is asked about why a ramp led to the Mizbeach, or Altar, instead of a standard staircase. One beautiful approach is that the Temple is teaching us the fundamental lesson of spirituality. There are only two directions: either one is growing (going up the ramp) or one is diminishing (going down the ramp).

Remaining the same (resting on one single step) is not possible. This message is illustrated by a ramp on which remaining still is not an option. At Hillel, where you come from is not the focus; rather we empower each and every student to grow and thrive in his or her connection with Hashem.

May we enjoy a wonderful summer followed by an exciting new school year characterized by tremendous spiritual growth.

Annual Grade 9 Israel Trip Inspires, Educates Students While traveling through Israel on the annual Grade 9 trip last month, Rabbi Josh Spodek and students maintained a daily blog describing the adventure, emotions and excitement of each day. A group stayed in Israel through Shavout with Rabbi Chaim Albert. On day nine of the 16-day trip, they visited Chevron and the Kotel. Here is a glimpse of what students experienced.

“Our students spent the day visiting historic sites in and around Jerusalem that played important parts in this 2000 year unfolding drama. From Kever Rachel to Kfar Etzion to Chevron and the Cave of our Forefathers and Foremothers, our students were given the opportunity to pray at each of these holy sites, to reflect and to learn about the sacrifices and dedication of our ancestors to this land and to our people.

No words can accurately describe the intense feeling and emotions that were on display in Chevron as our students individually and then collectively prayed at the graves of Avraham, Sarah, Rivka, Yaakov and Leah. The spontaneous dancing that erupted after our Mincha prayer was truly unforgettable.The pride I felt watching our students dance, sing, cry and pray was immense.

The best was yet to come. After dinner on Ben Yehudah we joined hundreds, if not thousands, of Jewish youth from around the country on a walk/march to the Old City and the Kotel. Waving flags, singing and dancing our students proudly proclaimed their love and true patriotic feelings for our country and for Jerusalem, in particular.

The excitement and anticipation grew as we neared the walls of the Old City, entered through Jaffa Gate, walked through the Rova/Jewish Quarter and slowly made our way to the Kotel. One by one, many of our students who were seeing the Kotel for the first time broke down in tears and could not contain their intense emotions and feelings.”

For pictures and the complete blog, visit www.hillel-nmb.org.

Hillel Prepares Students for 21st Century

By Rabbi Pinchos Hecht, Head of School

In their masterful publication, “Making the case for schools of the future,” the National Association of Independent schools (NAIS) Commission lays out the blueprint for schools willing to challenge themselves to prepare students for 2020 and not for 1960.

This blueprint calls for a re-ordering of priorities and educational focus to equip our students with the skills and capacities they will need to succeed and lead in the future.

Our children are the first generation of Digital Natives, born into a new and fast-paced culture where the only constant is change.

Those of us who are digital immigrants, coming later in life into their world, have two choices. We can choose to adapt, even as our children lead us, or we can choose to focus on and reminisce on, “how good things used to be.” At Hillel we have but one choice - to adapt.

The issue is less about the technology itself and more about the new mindset of our students and children.

For them, knowledge is open, collaborative, accessible and experienced through multimedia. It is not individually owned, controlled, top-down or generally presented in text.

Our children absorb their information and learning from multiple sources. They prefer multi-tasking, collaborative projects and learning that is both serious and fun at the same time.

Where we prefer information that is accessed in a linear and sequential fashion, our children prefer random access. They want learning that is relevant, useful and provides instant rewards. We see school as a place to learn, they see the world as a place to learn. We must ensure that our schools and program reflect their preferences even as we ensure that they are fully prepared for the future.

Our classrooms must be expanded to include exploration, discovery and experimentation if we are to be a school that prepares our children for the future. This summer we will be fleshing out our school’s strategic plan for the next five years. It will include these goals and much more. We will share with you the essential capacities for our school as we grow and adapt along with our children toward becoming a 21st century school. Wishing you a safe and restful summer.

Hillel Installs 2011-2012 Leadership

PK4 Celebrates Promotion to Kindergarten

Mazel tov to students in PK4 who performed in celebration of completing their year of learning and being ready to move on to Kindergarten. Last month students sang a collection of songs before joining their families to view a display of their artwork. PK4 teachers Tali Barhai and Jaime Waksman, Carmi Harari and Joanna Slochowski, and Zena Parker-Zukowsky and Marcela Psevoznik, partnered with music teacher Dionne Lockett to lead the students in their performance.

Hillel Captures Fairchild Challenge Bronze Award

Hillel students in Grade 6-12 earned the bronze award in the Fairchild Challenge, ranking as one of the top 16 scoring Middle Schools and top 26 scoring Upper Schools in Southeast Florida.

The Environmental Role Model Student High School and Middle School Awards went to Hanna Landman, Grade 11, and Sharon Stambouli, Grade 8. The Environmental Role Model High School and Middle School Teacher awards went to Anat Agam and Rabbi Avi T-shirt design created Parsons. Agam was also awarded Special Merit

by Sharon Stambouli, for her contribution to the Education option Grade 8 and Stambouli also received special merit for her Fairchild Challenge t-shirt design.

At the 2011 Annual Meeting, next year’s Board of Governors was installed, while outgoing board members were thanked for service.

The 2011-2011 officers include Chairman Jorge Woldenberg, Vice Chairman David Wolf, Treasurer Max Fischbach, Secretary Uri Benhamron and Past Chairman Gil J. Bonwitt.

Board members are: Michelle Amselem, Carlos Berner, Dr. Judy Dach, Michelle Diener, Jeffrey Gilbert, Steve Kravitz, Matt Kuttler, Sherri Lebwohl, Marya Lichter, Gary Mars, Marion Moscu, Dr. Michele Scheck and Dana Yemin Schrager.

Hillel is grateful for the leadership of outgoing Board members Sara Bejar, Helena Broide, Rossana Franco, Dr. Jan Hockman, Frank Kriger, Anita Lapco, Rabbi Avrohom Lipszyc, Joanne Papir, Marty Scheck, Mike Shalom and Sami Shiro. All school community members are encouraged to participate in committees. For information, please write to board@hillel-nmb.org.

Upper School Elects Student Government

Hillel Upper School’s newly elected student government officers will partner with students, faculty and administration to plan events and activities for the new school year. Mazel tov to the new officers!

President Sabrina Zarco, Vice Presidents Jacob Teichner and Chelsea Sheridan, Treasurer Andrea Talmaciu, Secretary Janna Berenson, Community Service Officer Arielle Ben-Ezra, Grade 11 Representatives Clara Bendayan and Eden Houri, and Grade 10 Representatives Alex Teichner and Stephanie Rozhko KOL HILLEL 3

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Logan Auerbach Florida International University

Itai Bleiberg University of Miami

Esther Babani Florida International University

Yosef Y. Benamou Miami-Dade College

Mark I. Brener University of Maryland

Galit Cohen University of Central Florida

Kelsey Dunn University of Michigan

Avi Eisenstadt University of West Florida

Isaac Epstein Bar-Ilan University

Raquel Franco Tufts University

Elizabeth Fridman University of Florida

Daniel Furrer Dickinson College

Vera Michal Goldman University of Florida

Rikki Greenspan University of Florida

Daniel Hacker University of Central Florida

Valedictorian Alexandra Dreyfuss Salutatorian Raquel Franco Student Council President Joshua Kleiman Senior Class President Raquel Ofir 4 KOL HILLEL

Mario Bendayan-Ifrah Boston University

Taylor Osin Cohen Baer Miriam Gap Year

Joseph Falic University of Arizona

Salomon Gicherman American University

Yael Herman University of Miami

Daniel Benoliel University of Arizona

Kevin Cooper Florida International University

Alan Birmaher University of Central Florida

Alexandra Dreyfuss University of Pennsylvania

Celia Farca-Czastlkowski Florida International University

Emmy Firestone Emory University

Benjamin W. Gilinski University of Pennsylvania

Michael Ginzburg University of Florida

Ariel Ibgui University of Central Florida

Tanya Jafif-Salem Florida International University

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2011 Class Facts: More than 90% admitted to first-choice school Earned more than $1.5 million in scholarships 59% attending in-state college/university, 41% out-of-state

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Joshua Kleiman University of Michigan

Kari Menachem University of Florida

Helen Menasche University of South Florida

Daniel Mor University of Central Florida

Jordan Myara Miami-Dade College

Franklin Pomeranz Florida International University

Yuli Prizant Israel

Melissa Lanes University of Florida

Estee Lichy Young Judea Year Course

Judah Makover University of Maryland

Tanai Milgram University of Florida

Laura Milhem Babson College

Rebecca Mizne Young Judea Year Course

Jacob Mizraji University of Miami

Raquel OďŹ r University of Florida

Benjamin Paley Broward College

Michelle Patrich Danielle Polikar University of Central Florida University of Central Florida

Yuval Reshef Israel Defense Forces

Benjamin Rose New York University

Bryan Rub Indiana University

Nathaniel Rubin University of Michigan

Kevin Salinas Florida State University

Janina Sasson Undecided

Vivian Szerer Stern College

Priscilla Valerstain University of Central Florida

Rafael Weiss Undecided

Benjamin Winograd University of North Florida

Jade Wollschlaeger University of Miami

Yisroel Silverberg-Gold Bar-Ilan University

Students received acceptance to: American University, The University of Arizona, Babson College, Baer Miriam Gap Year, Bar Ilan University, Barry University, Berklee College of Music, Binghamton University, Boston University, Brandeis University, University of Central Florida, University of Chicago, Drexel University, Emory University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida State University, University of Florida, George Washington University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Hartford, Hofstra University, IDC Herzliya-Raphael Recanati International School, Indiana University, Ithaca College, Louisiana State University, University of Maryland, University of Miami, University of Michigan, New York University, University of North Florida, Northeastern University, Nova Southeastern University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pennsylvania, Rollins College, Rutgers, University of South Florida, St. John’s University, Stern College, Suffolk University, Syracuse University, University of Tampa, Towson University, Tufts University, Tulane University, Universidad Anahuac, Universidad Iberoamericana, Vanderbilt University, Young Judea Year Course

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2010-2011 GIVING*

Thank you! The following friends generously contributed to Hillel during 2010-2011. You have made a difference in the lives of our nearly 1,000 students…our community’s next generation.

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Rochelle and Marshall Baltuch Estrella and Jack Bandel Karina and Abraham Batievsky Helen and David Beda Brenda and Simon Behar Oren Ben Ezra Hordas and Yoram Ben-Amram Nathan Benaim Claudia and Alberto Benarroch Geula and Elias Benasayag Vivian Benatar Myriam and Jose Bendayan Carlos Benhamu Molly and Albert Benhamu Abraham Benhamu Meir Ben-Nissan Itai Benosh Ronit and Samuel Bentolila Jeanette and Isaac Benzadon Bercow Radell and Fernandez Diana and Steven Berenson Ileana and Eran Berenstein Hava and Stewart Berman Best Wholesale Office Products Sandra and Jaime Birmaher Bart Birnbaum Barbara and Mauricio Bitran Daiva and Sammy Bitton Gary Bloom Anete and David Bonan Miriam Bonwitt Esther and Yona Bortman Andrea and Bruce Braffman Drs. Brilliant, Rothenberg & Meister Michael Brody Elana Bryan Bryant Security Company Sharon and Barton Budman Anita and Sammy Burstyn The Bussel Family Café Café Claudia and Marcel Calef Tomchim Jordana and Rotem Carmel Gisela and Daniel Ades Sharon and Al Cassab Robin and Richard Alman Ann and Steven Chackman Bank of America Foundation Clarise and Abraham Chehebar BB & T Oswald Trippe and Company Karina and Simon Chocron B’Zim Circle F Dude Ranch Margie and Jak Bursztyn Belle Cohen Joana and Jacobo Kirsch Lourdes and Marc Cohen Ruthie and Bernhard Lewinsky Rebecca and Alberto Cohen Ronit and Isaac Mareyna Ofelia and Barry Cohen Laura and Neal Rose Pam and Eric Cohen Jay Seinfeld/Traditions Capital Management David Cohen Winslow Design Group Leanne and Dean Cohen Ronny Cohen Chaverim Jessica and Daniel Courtney A.Aventura Xtra Storage Tova and Stuart Courtney Julia and Moti Abadi Gisele and Moises Croitoru Debby and Mayer Abbo Rachel and Thomas Crum Edward Abbo Ruth and Gary Cula Susana and Larry Abbo Judy and Jeffrey Dach Debbie and Michael Abramowitz Sarita Darer Miriam and Alberto Aghion Grace and Daniel DelCastillo AIPAC Reina Delcastillo Vanessa and Ben Akerstain Peshe and Joel Dennis Raquel and Rafael Alalu Miriam and Emilio Di Marcoberardino Hugh Albright Juan Diaz Marie and Michael Amar Bradley Dillon Batya and Raphael Ammar Lea and Ricardo Dimitri Talia and Charlie Amsel Ari Dinov Mindy and Daniel Angress Mickey Doft Jassi and Joseph Antebi Rosalie and Adrian Dombey Julie and Enrique Assor Hanna and Roberto Dorfzaun Karen and Avi Assor Dina Dornbusch Silvia and Miguel Assor Joseph Duchman Meirav and Raffi Attar Sandra and Steven Dunn Dominique and Miguel Bacal Elaine Eibinder Trudy and Joel Balizer Natalie and Gabriel Eilemberg

Judith and Kevin Abrams Yael and Joe Ackerman Patricia and Isaac Almosny Ma’ayan Society HaKotel Michelle and Shalom Amselem Michelle and Bob Diener Berta and Larry Baum Raquel and Jaime Gilinski Raquel and David Bendayan Greater Miami Jewish Federation Ruthy and Maxwell Benoliel Tammy and Jorge Woldenberg Jennifer and Lior Ben-Shmuel Daphna and Ariel Bentata Ma’ayan Society Hatikvah Wendy and Carlos Berner The Scheck/Bonwitt Families Bernstein Wealth Management Bilzin Sumberg, LLP Ma’ayan Society Tzfat Helena and Bernard Broide JGB Bank Annat and Michell Brown Ma’ayan Society Kinneret Daniel Cohen Flavia and Raphael Ades Natalie and Rony Doron Carla and Max Fischbach Sara and David Bejar Melissa and Stuart Fishman Cynthia and Michael Berkman Anat and Abraham Garzon Yael and Jose Cherem Marsha and Jeffrey Gilbert Raquel and David Frank Ivonn and Richard Goihman Nava and Mike Izak Fanny Hanono/Perry Ellis Jean Jacques Myara Jan and Alexander Hockman Ori and Jacob Serfati Hyman Spector & Mars LLP Carol and Michael Shalom Deborah and Dennis Kainen The Rok/Moskovitz/Morjain Families Jenny and Moshe Klainbaum Susan and Sid Koslovsky Yvette and Idel Woldenberg Ladenburg Thalman Ivette and Joseph Woldenberg Janet and Raul Mitrani Ma’ayan Society Massada Ana Karina and Jonathan Politano Anonymous (2) Elaine and Ellis Sinyor Dalia and Steven Berman Charitable Trust Lilian and Ilan Sredni Robin and Warren Struhl Debora and Flavio Hojda Ronald Tawil Rebecca and Frank Kriger Liat and Yizhak Toledano Alisa and Emilio Romano Wells Fargo Sapoznik Health and Wellness Hedy and Daniel Whitebook Dana and Joshua Schrager June and Jaime Woldenberg Deborah and David Waxman Natalie and David Wolf Elizabeth Mundlak Zborowski and Jaya and Joseph Zebede Eli Zborowski

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Oriana and Alan Azizollahoff Vanessa and Uri Benhamron Betty and Michael Brener Evelyn and Shmuel Katz The Lekach Family Ronit and Sami Shiro

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Anonyomous Arrow Film & Video Productions Diana and Yonatan Bursztyn Silvia and Peter Dreyfuss Debbie and Jerome Falic CFM and the Fiske Family Heidi and Austin Frye Emily and Aby Galsky Jack Chester Foundation Kleen1, LLC L’Chaim Kosher Vodka Lorena and Robert Lechter Mayra and David Lichter Jessica and Jorge Linkewer Ariela and Gary Mars Susy and Isaac Mendal Toby and Ruben Mischne Robert Russell Memorial Foundation Caroline and Jay Schechter SOL Capital Management Co. Inbal and Eittan Vainsetin *Contributions and in-kind gifts to the Annual Scholarship Fund, technology/classroom renovations, grants, events, raffles, occasion cards and other initiatives. as of June 27, 2011.

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Jennifer and Spencer Einslein Carolyn Ellis Lynn and Roberto Elovic Yael and Aharon Emano Miriam and Daniel Epstein Stephanie and Salomon Esquenazi Evan R. Marbin & Associates, P.A. Executive Caterers Evelyn and Sergio Faigenblat The Levitats Family The Sarousi Family Orly and Jose Farca Stephanie Feldman Nancy and Elan Feldman Colette and Mark Feldman Sandra Feren Anita and Natan Feterman Karina and Meyer Fincheltub David Finkelsten Adrienne and Alan Fiske Adam Flam Neil Florin Fountain Jewelers Carol and David Franco Claudine and Moises Franco Rossana and Alberto Franco Raquel and David Frank Anita and Itszhak Friedman Joann and Jimmy Froimzon Gertrude and Irving Fuchs Candice Fuhrman Esther and Dan Fuhrman Vivian and Louis Fulop Fabiana and Ariel Furmanski Alberto and Adela Galante Gallagher Bene�t Services Karen and Meyer Gampel Rebeca and Herman Gehr Amy and Bruce Gelb Zina and Bernardo Gelman Frida and Israel Getzel Anita and Jacob Givner Edythe Goldin Peter Goldman Wendy and Seth Goldsmith Klara and Stanley Goldstein Clara and Miguel Gontovnik Betty and Andrew Goodman Evelyn Gordon Ester and Enrique Gorin Nicole and Steven Gorin Adela Gottesman Wendy Green Art Greenfeder Diana Grimberg Noemi and Johnny Grobman Sonia Gruenwurzel Jacqueline and Lazaro Grynsztein Leah and Jack Guenoun Karen and Moises Guenoun Liora and Bradley Gutkin Salomon Hadida Monique and Alex Halberstein Deborah and Amir Hayun Rita and Todd Heller Herzel Rabinowitz Trust Higer Lichter & Givner Lotty and Moises Hirshbein Marsha and Joel Hochberg Jackie Hodes Lea and Salomon Homsany Infeld Barr CPA, P.A. Intcomex Linda and Adam Jackson Alisa and Lawrence Jaffe Arlette and Elias Ja�f Rocio and Manuel Joels Gatto Jovan Kaylin Printing & Promotional Products

Special thanks to HIP/PTA, faculty and staff for your partnership, support and participation. Blessed with a long list of friends, space only allows us to include volunteers here. Professionals were recognized during the Annual Campaign. Thank you to all!

Barbara Kaplan Daniel Kaplan Jessica and Ezra Kassin Karen and Simon Kaswan Oren Kattan Fanny Kerbel Robin and Steven Kerzer Key West Extreme Adventures The Khoudari Family Daniela and Anthony Kiblisky Tamara and Allan Kiblisky Yael and Jose Kiblisky Freda Kimmel Mimi and Gustavo Klimberg Judi Kornbluth Kosher Kingdom Mildred Krause Eliane and Lando Kravetz Mark and Jonathan Kravitz Brandon Kress Lydia and Moises Kriger Susana and Steven Kruss Vivian and Joseph Kula Jill and Eliecer Kurzer Camila and Zevy Landman Dina and Paul Lapco Anita and Leon Lapco Mark Lazarovic Sheri and Nathan Lebwohl Miriam and Izzy Leizerowitz Aviva Lekach Sarita and Rachmil Lekach Lesser and Co., Inc Gertrude Levine Avital and Tal Levinson Chaya and Rabbi Ezra Levy Dina and Saul Levy Sandra and Jorge Levy Davita Levy Samantha and Sami Lewin Sandy and Drew Lieberman Danya Lindenfeld Lundy & Shacter, P.A. Valerie and David Mafdali Vanessa Mainster Leah and Jonathan Marcovitz Marcum Rachlin Sharon and Ilan Markovitz Allison and Rick Mars Becky and Robert Matalon So�a and Alexander Matz MBAF, LLP Liza and Mark Medin Rachael and Jonathan Meisels Shalom Meistein Karen Meister Cory and Brad Meltzer Shlomo and Sheryl Menachem Gaston Miculitzki Liliana and Selmo Milhem Helen and Eli Milhem Masha and Joseph Milhem Judith and Jonas Mimoun Jose Minski Yael and Naftali Mizrachi Ruth and Benjamin Mizrachi Sara and David Mizrahi David Mochon Pola Mochon Lilian Monk Joel Mordejai Bertha and Salomon Moreno Jason Morjain Bryan Morjain Sara and David Moskovitz Miriam and Bernard Motola Hanna and Bernie Murciano Carine and Philip Namiech Nelnet Solutions

Ronit and David Neuman New Horizons Computer Training Michael Newman Dana and Eduardo Nicolaievsky Veronica and Alain Ohayon Michelle and Samuel Ohev-Zion Eva and Marshall Ohring Leon Ojalvo David Ojalvo Eugenia and David Ojalvo Peri and James Olympios David Ortiz Orvieto’s Trophies Orit and Jack Osman Sharon and Tomer Osovitzki Packman, Neuwahl and Rosenberg Fernando Pages Joanne and Eli Papir Miguel Parlade Raquel and Leo Peicher Elina and Albert Petichenskiy Sheryl and Robert Podgorowiez Robert Polanco Fay and Jose Poliak Aida Politano David Rabbani Sari and Rafael Rayek Hope and Michael Rechtschaffer Dafne and Andrew Reich Geri and Wayne Riskin Marcy Roberts Joelle and Marc Rochman Julie and Andy Rodman Malka and Rotem Rodrig Elizabeth and Isidoro Roffe Claudia and Andres Rosen Lana Rosenberg Kimberly and Alan Rosenfeld Barbara and Stanley Rosenthal Shelly and Myron Rosner Eva and Jose Marc Rub Alicia and Harry Ruben Betty and Isaac Rudman Orli and Jason Rudolph Rene and Jaime Russ Alan Russ Amalia and Rafael Russ Pamela and Philip Saada Iris and Jack Saban Saban and Solomon, Attorneys at Law Jann Sabin Sandra and Joseph Sadon Sage Dining Services Iris and Brian Sager Sager Management Group Steven Sanford Galit and Elan Savir Michelle and Steven Schmutter Gabrielle and Bernardo Schpilberg Kim Schultz Tania and Pedro Seidl Bianca and Joey Senker Michelle and Daniel Serber Anat and Sagi Shaked Adit and Zvika Shechter Sarah and Marc Sheridan Edith Shiro Martha and Eli Shiro David Shteinberg Breann and Sanford Shultz Mery and Emeric Silberman Eshter and Isaac Simhon Deborah and Marcos Singuer Laura and Mauricio Sion Smoler Lerman & Whitebook, P.A. Alegria and Ezra Soffer Joanna and Philip Solomon Joanne and Don Solomon

Amy and Moshe Somek South Beach Pest Control Daniel Staffenberg Amy and Simon Stambouli Devorah and Keith Stein Lee Stein Ianna and Jack Sterenfeld Keila and Sergio Stiberman Nicole and Ariel Stiberman Betina and Jack Strimber Karen and Steven Strober Scott Strochak Manuel Synalovski Associates Tamara and Uri Szapiro Margaret and Roberto Szerer Dana and Jacob Tangir Target-Take Charge of Education Ena and Lee Teichner Nora Teltser Thermal Concepts, Inc. Top Source Staffing Jacqueline and Johny Tryzmel Union Credit Bank Patricia and Jaime Vaisberg Orly and Lior Vaxman Wachovia Foundation Sara and Jose Waijman Ana and George Wainer Dennis and Henry Waissman Wade Walker Jeannette Waserstein Raquel and Zurik Waxenghiser Ilene and Barney Weinkle Susan Weinstein Jacqueline and Scott Weisblum Jeffrey Weiss Maxim Weitzman Weston Commerical Properties, LTD Adam Wieder Sandra and Marcelo Wodner Susan and Ricardo Wodnicki Stefanie and Jeffrey Wolf Natalie and David Wolf Lisa and Leon Wolfe Bernard Wollschlager Reyna and Tomer Yaniv Malki and William Yisrael Sherley and Achikan Yogev Mylene and David Yohros Young Israel Charity Fund Shein Zachary Veronica and Robert Zarco Julie Zepnick Susan and Samuel Zfaz Raquel Zighelboim Lia Zighelboim Maya Zilbert Regina and Miguel Zinguer Andrea and Ariel Zisman Rabbi Efrat Zohar

Guardians of Learning

Susana and Larry Abbo Eva and Fred Abbo Flavia and Raphael Ades Robin and Richard Alman Michelle and Shalom Amselem Jassi and Joseph Antebi Trudy and Joel Balizer Bertha and Larry Baum Sara and David Bejar Jennifer and Lior Ben-Shmuel Vanessa and Uri Benhamron Ruthy and Maxwell Benoliel Ileana and Eran Berenstein Dalia and Steven Berman Sandra and Jaime Birmaher Elise and Gil Bonwitt

Miriam Bonwitt Margo Brilliant Helen and Bernard Broide Margie and Jak Bursztyn Sharon and Alberto Cassab Amy and Howard Chafetz Leanne and Dean Cohen Judy and Jeffrey Dach Grace and Daniel DelCastillo Michelle and Robert Diener Lea and Ricardo Dimitri Sylvie and Peter Dreyfuss Evelyn and Sergio Faigenblat Debbie and Jerome Falic Denise and Stephen Fiske Rossana and Alberto Franco Heidi and Austin Frye Anat and Abraham Garzon Monique and Abraham Gilinski Anita and Joey Givner Ivonn and Richard Goihman Nicole and Steven Gorin Noemi Grobman Liora and Bradley Gutkin Fanny Hanono Rita and Todd Heller Debora and Flavio Hojda Nava and Mike Izak Joana and Jacobo Kirsch Jenny and Moshe Klainbaum Mimi and Gustavo Klimberg Susan and Sid Koslovsky Jonathan and Mark Kravitz Rebecca and Frank Kriger Jill and Elie Kurzer Camila and Zeby Landman Lorena and Robert Lechter Mayra and David Lichter Jessica and Jorge Linkewer Chava and Alexandre Mann Leah and Jonathan Marcovitz Ronith and Isaac Mareyna Janet and Raul Mitrani Elizabeth and Marcos Morjain Evelyn and Robert Moskovitz Miriam and Bernard Motola Michelle and Samuel Ohev-Zion Sheryl and Robert Podgorowiez Anna and Jonathan Politano Ellen and Milton Reitman Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Julie and Andy Rodman Malka and Rotem Rodrig Rosita Rok Alisa and Emilio Romano Betty and Isaac Rudman Rachel Sapoznik Adrienne and Jeffrey Scheck Hili and Marty Scheck Michele and Steven Scheck Raquel and Michael Scheck Gabrielle and Bernardo Schpilberg Dana and Joshua Schrager Ronit and Sami Shiro Laura and Mauricio Sion Joanne and Don Solomon Joanna and Philip Solomon Lillian and Ilan Sredni Keila and Sergio Stiberman Nicole and Ariel Stiberman Betina and Jack Strimber Inbal and Eittan Vainstein Susana and Ricardo Wodnicki Tammy and Jorge Woldenberg Yvette and Idel Woldenberg Ivette and Joseph Woldenberg Jeffrey and Stephanie Wolf

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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 safe and restful summer.

School begins on August 22!

Please visit the Hillel web site this summer for back to school news. www.hillel-nmb.org

Hillel Spotlight on Students Gilinski Hillel Ambassadors Named

After an extensive application process, six students were named 2011-2012 Jaime and Raquel Gilinski Hillel Ambassadors, recipients of the first merit-based scholarship of its kind in Hillel history.

The Ambassadors have received grants toward Hillel tuition for the 2011-2012 school year. Mazel tov to Jessica Rosner, Grade 8, Brandon Berman Grade 11, Ariel Sadon, Grade 11, Yonathon Bonan, Grade 12, Jacob Teichner, Grade 12, and Myles Wolfe, Grade 12.

This program was established in 2009 to recognize students in Grades 6-12 who demonstrate their commitment to learning in extraordinary ways. The program was developed generously by the Jaime and Raquel Gilinski family to further support education at Hillel and recognize students who will become future leaders. Hillel is grateful to the Gilinski family for their leadership.

Students Receive DAANS Star Award

Three Hillel students received the Dade Association of Academic Non-Public Schools (DAANS) Star Student Award. Mazel tov to Natalie Fuhrman, Grade 5, Aviel Abuhav, Grade 8, and Eli Soffer, Grade 12. The award is presented each year to three exemplary students nominated by their schools. A star student sets an example for others to follow, whether in the home, school or community.

Students Earn Athletic Awards

Seniors Jade Wollschlaeger and Bryan Rub were named the Moris Khoudari Outstanding Athletes of the Year at the Athletic Department’s annual award ceremony in May. The Khoudari family presented the award named in memory of Moris, a Hillel student-athlete who died tragically in 1994. Wollschlaeger and Rub were among the 52 varsity athletes honored at the ceremony, which concluded a series of presentations honoring student-athletes in Hillel’s younger grades.

Student Earns Silver Knight Award; Hillel Sets Record for Finalists

Hillel senior Alexandra Dreyfuss earned the prestigious Miami Herald Silver Knight Award in General Scholarship, and senior Joshua Kleiman received Honorable Mention in Speech.

This year Hillel had the greatest number of Silver Knight finalists in history. Mazel tov to finalists Raquel Franco - Music/Dance, Rikki Greenspan - Theatre, Judah Makover - Business, Helen Menasche - Mathematics and Jade Wollschlaeger - Athletics.

In the fall, Alexandra will attend the University of Pennsylvania, and Joshua will attend the University of Michigan. Alexandra is a 2010 Hillel Gilinski Ambassador and Hillel’s 2011 valedictorian.

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 Sabrina Zarco, Brown University - Jacob Teichner, Cornell University - Yonathan Bonan, Dartmouth College - Lee Yefet, George Washington University - Ari Givner, Harvard University - Myles Wolfe, MIT - Eli Soffer, Northwestern University - Salomon Beda, Princeton University - Michael Kimmel, Rensellaer Polytechnic Institute - Hannah Landman, Smith College - Tamar Lapco, Swarthmore College - Tatiana Waserstein, University of Virginia Jefferson - Andy Elovic, Wellesley College - Stephanie Dadon, Wesleyan University - Sara Levy.