University awards ➤
Offered to only 50 students a year, the Queen’s Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is valued at $36,000, is awarded annually to students who are entering an undergraduate program at Queen’s University and who demonstrate superior academic ability, proven leadership qualities, and creative and original thinking. Shira Reznik and Samuel (Jack) Elkind, both class of 2022, received the highly coveted scholarship, making it the first year ever that two TanenbaumCHAT students received this prestigious award.
➤ Sohara Marcovitch ’22, received the Dr. Iris May Marsh Memorial Award for students entering Queen’s University. This award is given to five students nationwide who have exemplified involvement in the school and community. The award has a total value of $48,000, enabling students to attend post-secondary education on a “full-ride” scholarship.
Other awards ➤ Following a rigorous application process, Elnatan Kelman (then Grade 11) was selected to be a Bronfman Fellow, the only Canadian among the 26 students from across North America who were chosen. The Bronfman Fellowship seeks students who are highly connected to Judaism and are passionate about engaging in deep dialogue and intellectual exploration. ➤ During the 2021/22 school year, Koby Gottlieb (then Grade 12), was the sole recipient of the Gerda Frieberg Teen Philanthropy Award, presented by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. The award highlights Toronto teens who are highly involved in inspiring tzedakah, tikkun olam and leadership. Koby was selected for his extensive work with the Jewish Teen Board, the Diller Teen Fellowship Program and the Jewish Engagement Committee. He was cited for his unwavering commitment to combatting antisemitism on social
media while working closely with the support of the Israeli Ministry of Strategic Affairs. www.tanenbaumchat.org | 5
