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Dear Morah Chevy,

Normally, this is the time of year when we recap the amazing events we’ve shared with our youth, but none of these events could have happened without our incredible leader, Chevy. From the moment I joined KJ, I’ve watched how tirelessly Chevy works to enrich our youth’s lives with Judaism; there’s nothing more important to her than making sure each child who enters KJ leaves with a fun, positive, and meaningful experience of what it means to be a Jew.

In this week’s parsha, Parshat Shlach, we get a sense of how great Moshe was. All he cared about was bringing yahadut into the lives of his people, and I’ve had the privilege to work alongside another leader who couldn’t share this mission more. (Am I comparing Moshe to Chevy? She’s definitely got the costume.) KJYD won’t be the same without her and we will miss her and her zeal for our youth dearly.

We love you, Chevy and wish you all the best in what’s to come!

Roni Tessler & Your KJYD Family

Dear KJ Family,

As I am sure some of you have heard, our beloved Youth Director, Chevy Rubenstein Nat, will be departing this summer. Chevy has been an incredible force behind our Youth Department, dedicating her time and efforts to create a vibrant and engaging environment for our young members. Her creative ideas, unwavering dedication, and hard work have left an indelible mark on our children and the entire community. Throughout her tenure, Chevy has ensured that our youth not only had fun in Shul, but also gained a deeper understanding of tefilah, Jewish life, Torah, and mitzvot. Her numerous successful programs and events reflect Chevy’s passion for instilling a love for our rich heritage and traditions. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and grateful for the positive impact she has had on our youth. At the same time, we will miss her enthusiasm, warm personality, and the unique energy she brought to our community. Under her leadership, our youth department flourished, our children thrived, and their connection with Judaism strengthened. So many of us benefitted from Chevy’s work at KJ, on behalf of Rabbi Steinmetz and the entire KJ Team, we thank Chevy for her outstanding contributions.

In the coming weeks, we will share new developments in our Youth Department, which will build upon the strong foundation Chevy has laid and will continue to engage our youth and nurture their spiritual, social, and intellectual growth. In the meantime, we encourage you to join us in expressing our gratitude to Chevy personally. Please take a moment to send her a note or speak with her directly, sharing your appreciation for her exceptional work and the positive impact she has had on our community.

Wishing you all a wonderful summer.

Rabbi Roy Feldman