Bnei Mitzvah

Mazal Tov to Jessica and Marcus Weiss upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Judah, at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on Shabbat morning, June 17, when he read Parashat Shelach and delivered a D’var Torah. Judah is a rising 8th grader at the Ramaz Middle School.

Judah Weiss Welcome!

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun warmly welcomes the following new members who joined the Congregation between the printing of the last Bulletin, May 11, and this Bulletin, which went to press on June 26:

Marlene Kreinen

Rebecca Rubin & Nisan Lerea

Grace & Marc Mukasy

Blimie & Amir Nakash

Sirena Silber

Camilla & Jonathan Zylberberg

Ramaz Upper School Graduates continued:

Alexandra Paul, son of Laury and Jason Paul, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of a Chorus Award presented to graduating seniors for excellence in chorus. She will attend Barnard College in the fall.

Ari Porter, son of Dr. Ronit Kahanowicz and Elliot Porter, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Ramaz Prize, given to the student who best exemplifies the ideals and goals of a Ramaz education: menschlichkeit; commitment to Torah, mitzvot, Am Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael; superior academic achievement; and a demonstration of responsibility for the society of which he is a part; the Dr. Saul G. Agus Memorial Award for Service in and Commitment to the Field of Healthcare awarded to the seniors selected who have demonstrated dedication to clinical medicine or related healthcare fields through service, continued education or outreach; and a Photography Award given to a graduating senior for excellence in photography. He will attend Yeshivat Orayta in the fall and University of Maryland upon his return from Israel.

Sophie Schwartz, daughter of Erica and Robert Schwartz, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Meyer Appleman Memorial Award for excellence and commitment to religious studies. She will attend Midreshet Torah v’Avodah in the fall and University of Maryland upon her return from Israel. Mazal Tov to KJ grandparents Sheira and Steven Schacter.

Rebecca Silber, daughter of Sirena Silber, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Gloria Schrenzel Sheer Dance Award presented to graduating seniors for excellence in dance; and the Rifka Rosenwein Journalism Award granted to the senior who reflects a commitment to a year of study in Israel and excellence in journalism and writing. She will attend Midreshet Torah v’Avodah in the fall and University of Chicago when she returns from Israel.

Michael Snow, son of Lisa and Lee Snow, upon his graduation from Harvard Law School. Michael was awarded first place for the best student paper addressing ‘The Intersection of Faith and Law’ for his paper entitled: “Are Kosher Laws Kosher?” This fall, Michael will join the New York City Law Department as the Corporation Counsel Honors Fellow.

Andrew Spielfogel, son of Michelle and Dr. William Spielfogel, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of The Julius L. Lassner Semper Fi Award for Good Citizenship and Service to God and Country, presented to the Ramaz seniors who best exemplify the values Ramaz aims to instill in its students: unconditional love of God, Jewish pride, love of country, menschlichkeit and chesed. He will attend Torah Tech in the fall and University of Chicago upon his return from Israel. Mazal Tov as well to KJ grandparents, Rebecca and John Steindecker.

Hannah Tambor, daughter of Abigail and Shai Tambor, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Norman Kreinen Fortitude Award honoring the students who, since their start at Ramaz, have exhibited unwavering perseverance, through hard work and determination, in pursuit of their academic and personal goals. She will attend Kivunim in the fall and Dartmouth College upon her return from Israel.

Max Tanz, son of Carla and Steven Tanz, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend the George Washington University in the fall. Mazal Tov as well to KJ grandmother, Judy Tanz.

Solomon Taragin, son of Dr. Michelle Kahane Taragin and Bruce Taragin, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Pepperdine University in the fall.

Joshua Todes, son of Lisa and Mark Todes, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School, as a recipient of the Rochelle Miller Sherut Award, presented to the graduating seniors who, through leadership and dedication, have generated school spirit, contributed to the community, and enhanced the quality of student life. He will attend Torah Tech this fall and Washington University upon his return from Israel.