Divrei HILLEL story M i n d a n d S o u l . B e t t e The r To g ebehind t h eour r.
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new logo
Inside the new Audrey and William Farber IDEA Collaborative Meet our new Director
of Innovation
ECC Project Night Night Eighth Grade Exploration Project
Welcome From Steve Freedman Head of School
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laser cutter, 3-D
Jewish texts to gain a more complex and nuanced insight
printer, dremel
into our teachings. We are encouraged to be skeptical and
tools, sewing
to always look at alternative solutions.
machines, iPads, makey-
3. Welcome
Inspiring students to create and explore
4. Meet Trevett Allen
20. Why Go Home?
Expanded afterschool programming offers more variety to all students
A conversation with our new director of innovation
21. Donor Profile: Gabriel Schuchman
5. Take A Look
22. Advancement News
Inside the new IDEA Collaborative
9. An Overflowing Spring The Ma’ayan in Jewish Studies
10. Meet the Faculty
Lori Rashty on math, music and creating family in the classroom
12. Intense Study
8th grade exploration project taps students’ passions
15. ECC News
23. Annual Dinner Honorees
Annual Dream Maker Dinner to honor Farber Family and Bob Canvasser
25. Alumni Spotlight: Mitch Adler (class of 2004) 26. Annual Report
Divrei Hillel a publication of HDS
MANAGING EDITOR Gabriella Burman
Preschool seeks highest accreditation from NAEYC
ART DIRECTOR Melanie Weber
17. New Family Profile
COPY EDITOR Cathy Fridson Copyright © 2014 Divrei Hillel
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Hevruta, the ancient rabbinic tradition of learning in groups,
hammers, power tools,
is what we call today, collaboration. Our rabbis knew that
3-D pens, building blocks,
many brains working, deliberating and problem-solving
materials and supplies,
together are better than the lone brain. One of the earliest
video cameras, interactive
references to learning in groups can be found in the Talmud,
white boards, a science
Berakhot 63b, where it is written that Torah can only truly be
studio, greenhouse, and
acquired through collaboration.
outdoor learning spaces – almost everything imaginable to inspire the mind, imagination, creativity and innovation. Is this
Communication – Who better than Jews to know about
M.I.T.? No! It is the new Audrey and William Farber Family
effective communication? We are a people of the book – We
IDEA Collaborative at Hillel Day School! Any child, of any age,
create and understand our world, our values, our ideas,
would be hard-pressed to spend time in the ma’ayan (innova-
and our understanding of God through the written word.
tion hub), and not be inspired to create or explore.
As Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote in a D’var Torah, Western civilization emphasizes the visual, through art and images;
At Hillel, our goal is to help children acquire the essential
we Jews emphasize the words.
skills they need to live a purposeful and meaningful Jewish life, and to be prepared for an economy that is ever-changing, as
Creativity – The Torah does not begin by stating God is a
most of the jobs they will hold have not yet been invented! In
king, or father, or just or merciful. Parashat Bereshit begins
addition, children today want to engage in authentic learning
by describing God as Creator – “Bereshit bara Elohim et
experiences. We want our children to be ready to take on the
hashamayim ve’et haaretz – When in the beginning God
real challenges of life and to be ready for their exciting and
began to create the heaven and the earth…” We are meant
global future.
to create, to dream, to design and imagine. It is through creativity that problems are solved, discoveries are made,
Our job is to inspire a passion for learning – and to teach the
and lives are enhanced.
perseverance necessary to learn deeply. Our job is to guide students to embrace and realize their commitment to self and
All of our 7Cs – including character, community and
the community, and to inspire a devotion to Jewish living.
our core Jewish values – align magnificently with what our children need to live a purposeful, meaningful and
Meet the Glass family
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makeys, screwdrivers,
The incredible IDEA Collaborative gives our students and
engaging Jewish life. And in the Audrey and William Farber
educators the flexible space, inspiring environment, and
Family IDEA Collaborative, the “world” is at their fingertips.
extraordinary tools necessary for our children to gain the skills that they need. And it is what we are doing, and will be able to
As you read this issue of Divrei Hillel, you will get a glimpse
do, in this space that will be transformative for our children and
of what is beginning to happen in the IDEA Collaborative,
our community.
and what will be possible in the weeks, months and years ahead. A revolution is taking shape in American education
There are several essential skills students need today in our
and Hillel is proudly in the thick of it!
world. At Hillel, we focus on the 7Cs, skills we feel all graduates should possess. Four of these skills are universally accepted as desirable by most professions: Critical thinking, Collaboration, Communication and Creativity. Each of these four skills is woven into the fabric of Judaism.
Steve Freedman, Head of School
Critical Thinking – Jews have always been challenged to think deeply, to ask probing questions, and to wrestle with
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Q&A
MAKER SPACE Environmental scientists have proved that there is a correlation between human productivity and space design. Students do better in spaces that offer variety, flexibility and comfort – traits that traditional classrooms lack. Our Maker Space uses technology as an essential tool – one that is projectbased and committed to our 7Cs.
with Trevett Allen, Director of Innovation
MERCAZ - HEART Opens up the entire center of the school to
enable group learning, large group gatherings, quiet spaces for reading and studying, and a warm and inviting place for students, teachers and parents to congregate, collaborate, socialize, and learn. The Stage/Podium is for classroom presentations, theater. A global classroom is for congregating in quiet space with web capabilities. Graffiti walls spark inspiration.
WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY ON INNOVATION? It’s about imagining the life you want to live and then figuring out how to make it. Once upon a time, our machines only did one thing – a typewriter or an adding machine, for example. Nowadays, computers and 3D printers concretize our imaginations. The objects we make with them prove that our ideas work. It’s a horribly powerless feeling to wait for someone else to come up with solutions to our real-world problems. Now we have the tools to help us move through that discomfort, practice problem-solving, and move on to the next problem!
HOW WILL STUDENTS USE THE INNOVATION HUB (MA’AYAN) TO ENHANCE THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING?
MAHSAN - STORAGE AREA By placing storage in a central location,
projects can easily be initiated in any part of the hub. Tools include hand and power tools, arduinos, a tool for making computers that interacts directly with the real world, makey makeys, a simple invention kit for beginners and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in-between, model rockets, sewing machines, LEDs, motors, wood PVC, metal and cardboard, which answer the question, "What material is good for what?" Every student who makes several prototypes will understand the idea of drafts through creation and personal experience.
MIZNON - CAFÉ The new café has three kitchens – meat, dairy and a community kitchen specially equipped for our youngest learners. (Our hope is to reintroduce meat to our lunch program in the near future). The new café has washing stations so that our students can say the appropriate b’racha (blessing) over washing the hands before reciting motzi and eating lunch.
The space allows us to present topics in applied ways: students won’t learn things “just because,” but they will show how their learning looks in the real world. Right now, the sixth graders are studying the effects of climate and politics on the infrastructure of American roadways throughout history. So we’re making and testing concrete out of varied materials to see if it’s possible to make a better product. There will be no passive answer. That’s what I love about Hillel, and this ties into the way Judaism is the centerpoint of everything we study – it’s not enough to talk about ideas or values, students are expected to live up to them.
AUDIO VISUAL PROTOTYPING/PRODUCTION STUDIO
Making audio and video requires tools and processes just like objects. Design principles and “fail-forward” attitudes towards risk-taking result in great video and art. Learning to design digitally requires a designated space for that kind of generative thinking.
THERE ARE POWER TOOLS, LASER CUTTERS, SAWS AND SEWING MACHINES IN THE MAKER SPACE. HOW YOUNG IS TOO YOUNG TO HANDLE TOOLS? There are plenty of students who should be able to use tools at a young age, and some adults maybe not! But generally, it’s the opposite of safety to take away tools from kids. You’re taking away a developmental opportunity. Even our youngest students in the ECC will have some exposure to appropriate tools. Overall, I see tools and materials in terms of what they’re good for – for insulation, use wood, but for mass production, use metal, that sort of thing. We’ll be using plastic, paper, polymers, epoxies, fabrics. We’ll be using all these items to make models and prototypes, but in some ways, what we’re mostly prototyping is understanding. We don’t just prototype objects, we prototype ideas.
ART STUDIO Great ideas are not always part of a plan and art class is where mistakes become masterpieces. The beauty of a design is as important as its function. Beautiful design is often the path to beautiful functionality as well.
SCIENCE STUDIO The scientific method is how we refine our
understandings of problems. The great discoveries were all made in an attempt to answer problems using the scientific method.
HOW ARE STUDENTS RESPONDING TO THE INNOVATION HUB? They’re following directions with no hesitation, and paying attention! I think it’s because we’re adding projects that make learning meaningful – the child who spends weeks struggling to master addition and subtraction can see it in context in a one-hour project, and then understand the specifics. I was that kind of learner. I had to see how everything fit together. We’re also teaching kids that they have a stake in their learning – that kids who can make things with their hands are just as important as kids who are gifted at math. We empower them to work from their strengths.
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MUSIC ROOM Redesigned and relocated, incorporating acoustics, chairs for appropriate projecting posture, and instrumentation.
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As they explore political solutions, they will design experimental concretes, while learning the design process. In this effort, we are also using the book Designing Dandelions by Emily Hunt. • Our seventh graders are involved in an international challenge project sponsored by NAIS. The challenge is to help find solutions for world poverty. In order to better understand statistics, students created objects to show data visually and kinesthetically. • New for our eighth grade this year is the Exploration Project. Each student chose a topic to research. The topic will be explored through a scientific, historical, Jewish, artistic, and literary lens. Students are creating artifacts in the maker space that represent a historical perspective of the topic. All of this will be shared at a celebration on June 1, 2015. • Our seventh and eighth graders are enjoying flex time in the Hub, as they explore coding, a credit-card sized computer called RasberryPi, Makey-Makey
Let Us Count the Ways:
invention kits that turn everything into a touch pad, Keva blocks, SketchUp, and more! • Students interested in nature are observing fauna and flora on the Hillel campus, collecting data, making digital field guides, and also integrating Judaic Studies as they explore creation and the names given to each species. • Making and science come together as teachers collaborate to figure out how to make interactive, digital plush animals. • Resource teachers are collaborating to find ways to make proportionality and positive/negative integers more approachable. • Math and making come together as fourth graders build geometric marble runs. • Teachers are problem-solving to find interesting, new ways to create digital storytelling.
How the New Audrey & William Farber Family IDEA Collaborative Helps Faculty Integrate Our Curriculum By Joan Freedman, director of curriculum
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ntegrative curriculum is all about making connections, helping to make school a place where more relevant and engaging learning exists, while building transferable life skills. Teachers are developing integrated curricular units that push students beyond the boundaries of traditional disciplines to yield better understanding and develop their creativity. Here are some examples of how our innovation hub and maker space are being utilized. Be forewarned: you may want to go back to school!
Antoinette Portis about the many things a box can become! • Students in second grade created objects made of recyclables to spur summer memories and then wrote about this “small moment.”
• Third graders are involved in a “passion project.” Each student has chosen a topic about which they’re passionate. Then, they meet weekly with their teachers and Dana Friedman, school librarian and information specialist, to learn how to research, use a database, • Kindergarteners built their own and ask important questions. They sukkahs. will create something to share their research, working with our new • First graders created prototypes Director of Innovation, Trevett Allen. of individually-designed reading nooks and then collaborated with • Fourth graders learned about fourth grade partners to create visual symbolism and Rosh them out of cardboard boxes. They Hashanah by creating a musical enjoyed the story Not a Box by video. 6 | Divrei
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• Fifth graders visited a sukkah at Yad Ezra, Michigan’s only kosher food pantry, made out of bales of hay, and then learned how to use SketchUp, a 3D modeling software program, to design virtual sukkot. • Sixth graders are learning about potholes and the many infrastructure problems caused by them.
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Student-Centered Approach to Math Delivers the Goods
By Pam King, sixth through eighth grade math teacher
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I GOT IT! I GOT IT!!” cried sixth grader David Nakisher as he jumped out of his seat. He and his partner, Matthew Zivian, arrived at a solution that had eluded them for the better part of a half an hour. It was the “aha” moment that we as teachers hope our students experience. Along with David and his partner, the class and teacher celebrated how the boys’ perseverance paid off. This moment highlighted Hillel’s mission to inspire students in an innovative and engaging environment. What happened in Mr. Newman’s math classroom is just one example of how using the math workshop model is enriching Hillel students’ experience in math. The workshop structure promotes standards-based mathematics teaching and learning by giving students the opportunity to engage in purposeful mathematical activities and conversations, and also enables teachers to meet the diverse learning styles and needs of students. During the mathematics workshop, students are encouraged to question, explore, reflect, explain, and convince themselves and others as they seek understanding. The teacher acts as a facilitator and a guide to help students make connections by asking probing questions. These questions help students think more deeply and formalize and/or generalize their mathematical ideas. A grant from Farmington Public Schools will enable Hillel’s math team to continue to train in the math workshop model. Throughout the year, teachers will meet in small grade-level teams with educational consultant and math specialist Carrie Zielinski to continue to move math instruction from a teachercentered approach to a student-centered approach. What is a strategy? How can identifying strategies help us solve problems? As these questions were posed to Mr. Newman’s sixth grade students, the students readily volunteered to share the strategies they used when playing Mario Kart, Madden and Monopoly. This became the launching point for that day’s math lesson. The driving question was how can we identify patterns to help us solve problems? The challenge was to use only the digits one through nine, and to create an addition problem of a 3-digit number plus a 3-digit number whose sum is equal to the remaining three
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An Overflowing Spring: The Ma’ayan in Jewish Studies By Ariel Wolgel, Judaic Studies teacher
digits. As students manipulated slips of paper, each with one of the nine digits, they were able to test the different combinations and possibilities. Throughout the activity, students engaged in rich mathematical discussions with their partners. “Does it matter what digit I put in the hundreds place? Should we start with the ones place value first? Do we need to carry or regroup when we add?” As the students explored the possible solutions, they made conjectures about the patterns they identified with the goal of identifying strategies to help them solve the problem. While the solutions were not quickly obtained, students successfully persevered at a problem that provided an opportunity for all learners to engage in the task at hand. Students went from being passive learners of discrete skills to active learners exploring the underlying concepts of place value and patterns in our number system.
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a method of growing plants that is popularly used in Israel especially during the current shemitah (agricultural Sabbath) year.
For example, in the greenhouse, students may grow wheat to be used in hallah or matzah, spices to be used as besamim for Havdalah, or horseradish root for Passover. Any fruits or vegetables grown in the greenhouse can help students learn about appropriate blessings or mitzvot of agriculture. The greenhouse will give the students the opportunity to use hydroponics,
Torah, Jewish history, and Israeli culture can be brought to life using the video and audio recording capabilities in the ma’ayan. For example, on Passover we learn that each person is required to see himself as if he left Egypt. Using our green screen technology, students can create videos of themselves crossing the Sea of Reeds, or journeying towards Mount Sinai. They could also be “tour guides” of Israeli cities, teaching others about the geography of our holy land while using their Ivrit vocabulary. Eighth grade students can use technology to enrich their Jewish Social Action projects, either through recording their volunteer experiences or by creating promotional videos that an organization can use.
n the book of Proverbs, Torah is compared to a tree of life “for those who grasp on to it.” Hillel has been blessed with numerous resources in the ma’ayan that can bring Jewish learning to life. Saul A. Rube, Dean of Judaic Studies, said that while many maker spaces focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and math, “what is distinctive about Hillel’s ma’ayan is that incorporating our core Jewish values and Judaic studies have been part of the vision from the beginning.”
Students can use building materials to create an Aron Kodesh for the Beit Kenneset. They can build scaled models of Noah’s Ark, the Mishkan (tabernacle), or the Beit HaMikdash (temple). Technology can be used to make models interactive with explanations or reflections available at the touch of a button. During future years students may be able to build their own Sukkot, and harvest skhakh outside or in the greenhouse. Hillel’s ma’ayan follows in the footsteps of Rabbi Elazar ben Arach, who is described in Pirkei Avot as a “ma’ayan hamitgaber,” an overflowing spring of creativity. At Hillel, our overflowing spring will inspire the minds and souls of our students, bringing their learning to life.
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Meet the Faculty:
Lori Rashty, First Grade General Studies Teacher Lori Rashty, a first grade general studies teacher, has been in the classroom for 20 years, but feels that she is only now hitting her stride. In her second year at Hillel, she says, “I am doing the best I have ever done, because of the support and the resources. Especially with our team teaching model, having a second teacher in the classroom, the level of enrichment I can take it to – it’s made a huge difference in the quality of the education I can deliver to my students.” Rashty was born and raised in West Bloomfield, and often spent time in the West Bloomfield public school where her mother worked as a teacher and an administrator. “As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I loved helping my mom in her classroom, and even when I was in high school and college, I loved children and had patience for them. I just really enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow.”
In addition to her passion for teaching children, Rashty is an accomplished flutist, and ties music into her teaching whenever she can. “I think music makes a big difference – when they’re writing, I play classical compositions, and I find that rhythm helps kids learn to read. Kids who can skip, and hop and dance can become fluent readers.” When she is not at school, Rashty, a mother of four, can be found chauffeuring her kids to soccer and dance, or reading a mix of fiction and professional texts. “I’m always reading – but I prefer a book to the Kindle. I like a book in my hand.” What she likes best of all, however, is teaching children not only to read and write, but how to become a family in the classroom, and she uses her additional background in counseling to help students problem-solve. “The way I look at it, these first graders are going to be together until eighth grade, and beyond, so how we treat one another matters.”
Hillel Day School Distinguished Alumni Award in Its Second Year Nominations are now open for the second annual Hillel Day School Distinguished Alumni Award, showcasing the achievements of alumni who are outstanding role models for our students and our community. Nominees must be Hillel Day School graduates who exhibit achievements or distinction in one or more of the following areas: leadership, service, career, humanitarianism, creativity and courage. The recipients will be selected by a committee of the Hillel Day School community. Please visit http://www.hillelday.org/Page/Alumni/Alumni-Spotlight-and-Distinguished-Alumni-Award to download the nomination form, and return it to Amy Schlussel, Director of Advancement, no later than Friday, January 16, 2015. The award recipients will be notified on February 2. The alumni selected will be invited back to school to honor their success and to share their achievements with the student body, staff and community. The honorees will also be our guests at the Hillel Day School Annual Dinner on Sunday, May 17, 2015. 10 | Divrei
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Judaism is a thinking person’s religion. It demands that each of us think creatively and critically, in order to respect our core tradition and values while simultaneously challenging the authority of the past. The more we engage through learning, discussion and debate, the better we insure that Judaism will remain relevant in the present and dynamic in the future for ourselves, our families, and our community.
As we celebrate a new school, we invite the community to take a fresh look at the complexities of Judaism in a series of four text-based lectures (with discussion) given by Professor Howard Lupovitch, director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University.
Session #1 – The Menu of Judaism: What Do We Do? What Do We Believe? January 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. How do we choose what to believe as Jews and what to observe? Is being an observant Jew an all or nothing proposition? Are there minimum standards of religious observance and belief? Can you keep Shabbat if you ride in a car? Can you keep kosher and eat in a non-kosher restaurant? We will look at these and other questions of religious observance and how the Rabbis and other Jewish thinkers through the centuries answered them.
Session #2 – Activism, not Slacktivism February 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The sovereignty of the State of Israel and the openness of American society have provided unprecedented opportunity for Jews to participate actively in Tikkun Olam – making the world a better place for Jews and humanity. Not since ancient times have Jews wielded so much influence in public life. How do we take full advantage of this newfound ability to change the world? Where is the line between specifically Jewish concerns and larger worldly concerns? How do we balance our commitment to Israel with our commitment to America and others? How has Judaism addressed these questions for the last two millennia?
Session #3 – Define Yourself: What Labels Make You Happy? March 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Until relatively recently, there was no such thing as Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism – Jews were simply Jews. Where did these denominations come from? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? Do denominations do more harm than good? Do they enhance or impede our important quest for K’lal Yisrael, Jewish unity?
Session #4 – How To Achieve Greatness, In Ourselves and In Others May 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. At the heart of Judaism’s system of ethics is the directive to help those around us. Beginning with the instructions of the Biblical prophets to aid the powerless and the poor, Judaism has always demanded that each Jew look beyond self-interest and personal gain when searching for meaning and spiritual fulfillment. The lectures are sponsored by Miriam and Fred Ferber, and are free and open the public. They will be held in the mercaz at Hillel Day School. Child care will be provided free of charge. Professor Howard Lupovitch, a fourth generation Detroiter, Hillel Day School alumnus and current board member, is director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. Lupovitch previously headed the Jewish Studies Program at Colby University and held the Waks Family Chair of Jewish History at Western Ontario University. The Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies was created in 1988 as a joint venture between WSU and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit/United Jewish Foundation.
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Intense Study in a Variety of Disciplines Brings Passion to Life for Eighth Graders By Gabriella Burman, communications coordinator
“This is definitely a way to learn about my past,” Azariah said. “Everything I’ve learned so far interests me, including making the Bolshevik uniform.”
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he Exploration Project, a new addition to the eighth grade curriculum, has students setting aside at least one hour each week over the course of the school year to intensely study a topic of their choosing, from wakeboarding to coding to volunteerism and feminism. The project culminates in a grade-wide exhibit in June; by then, students will not only have become experts on their subjects, but they will also have gained expertise in communication, creativity and critical thinking, three of the 7cs that make up the skills Hillel students master over the course of their education.
While Azariah hopes one day to visit Baku and Moscow, he thanks God for his American upbringing. “I feel proud that my parents were able to move here,” he said. “And they’re proud of me, too.” At a time when most schools across the U.S. are focused on students hitting benchmarks, the Exploration Project at Hillel demonstrates that knowledge in and of itself is not enough. “Why settle for knowledge when you can apply it, prove it by an object you make that brings to bear science, art and history,” said Trevett Allen, Director of Innovation. “That’s the ethos of our maker space.” nated in 2010 during the World Cup (Uruguay came in third).
“THIS WHOLE PROJECT IS INTENSE AND COMPLEX,” BENJI ROSENBERG SAID, “BUT IT’S FUN, TOO.”
“This multidisciplinary project links academic and technical skills with higher order thinking, and has students actively participating in a process that accommodates a variety of learning styles,” said Joan Freedman, Director of Curriculum. She devised the program after visiting the Agnon School in Cleveland last year and learning about their arts-based study project for eighth grade. “We took their model and extended it to support our 7cs and our mission,” Mrs. Freedman said. Throughout the year, students will gain knowledge in their subject through a variety of lenses, making connections among disciplines. In history they will find primary
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Azerbaijan, which declared its independence from the former USSR in 1991. Azariah, whose first language was Russian, chose to focus on the Russian Revolution of 1917, when the Bolsheviks came to power, ushering in Communism in Russia.
“At first, I followed the team. But then in sixth grade, during a unit on Latin America, I studied the country and found it fascinating, from the Portuguese settlers to its history of support for Israel.” He is building a Portuguese galleon, a multi-decked shipped used in the Middle Ages, and will sew a Uruguayan flag. “I need to learn to sew,” he admitted.
sources, and use science, math and the maker space to create artifacts; in language arts and Judaic studies, they will be able to write and reflect on their research. Faculty mentors and experts in relevant fields are available to assist students with their projects.
His project was enhanced by his first visit to Uruguay over Thanksgiving, a dream come true for Rosenberg, who plans to study Spanish in high school. “This whole project is intense and complex,” he said, “but it’s fun, too.”
Student Benji Rosenberg is immersing himself in the history and culture of Uruguay, a country with which he first became fasci-
Student Daniel Azariah is also delving into a subject close to his heart: his Russian heritage. Azariah is the son of immigrants from Baku,
All in Tune: Student Spirit Soars in New School Song Did you know Hillel now has an official school song? It’s a new tradition that celebrates long- held truths about Hillel. Its lyrics include such lines as “guiding us with love throughout the years,” and “these are my teachers whose lessons last through time.” The song was penned by Sarah Radner, a longtime fourth-grade general studies teacher, who is often at the piano when the song is sung at the end of school assemblies. “I wanted our children to appreciate the unique environment that is Hillel. So much time and effort has gone into making a Hillel education a transformative experience – even before the IDEA Collaborative became a reality. I wanted our children to be proud of what Hillel offers,” she said. The song describes Hillel’s core Jewish values, with lines such as “Ve-Ahavta/the special bond we have with God above,” “K’lal Yisrael/We are united with our fellow Jew,” and “Tzionut/the land of Israel is where we’ll go.” Students have embraced the song. Seth Korelitz, Judaic studies teacher, recently discovered some of them singing it in the hallway. “It says a lot about the song itself, and the strong connection our students feel to our school, that they would sing it unsolicited,” he said. “My intent was to honor the eternal impact of Hillel, from lasting friendships to teachers who are remembered long after graduation, ”Mrs. Radner said. “Now through song, the poetry of the Hillel journey shines through!”
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A Higher Standard: ECC Pursues Approval from World’s Largest Organization for Young Children By Gabriella Burman, communications coordinator
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hen the school day ends for our youngest learners, their teachers turn their attention to planning, professional development and, lately, becoming a member of the world’s largest organization working on behalf of children. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) comprises 80,000 members in 120 countries, and supports high-quality earlychildhood education through content, research, advocacy, and public policy. To get the approval of NAEYC “means our school follows the highest code of conduct,” said Robin Pappas, director of the Early Childhood Center at Hillel. For example, NAEYC health and welfare rules are stricter than Michigan state rules, and NAEYC standards “make sure our program is developmentally appropriate, and that we are doing our best to accommodate
all children,” Pappas said. The four-step process by which a school gains membership is labor-intensive, requiring portfolios on the curriculum, the physical environment, the leadership and the teachers. Once these materials are reviewed and approval for candidacy is given, NAEYC staff members will make a site visit to Hillel. “The process is intense, but it strengthens me as an educator because it opens my eyes to the expectations of early-childhood education, and helps me identify those things which we already do well, and also a few things that can be reworked to reflect the latest and greatest practices,” said Anna Gartman, an ECC 4-year old teacher. “Hillel Day School is committed to excellence in education for all of
our students,” said Steve Freedman, Head of School. “One mark of excellence is accreditation. Our K-8 program is accredited through ISACS, a membership organization of more than 200 schools across the central states. NAEYC accreditation is considered the gold standard nationally in early childhood education. It is an intensely rigorous process and most schools do not bother. We want to hold ourselves to this standard for our children at Hillel.” Pappas is optimistic that Hillel will obtain NAEYC membership, and that it will make a difference to parents looking at Jewish preschools in metropolitan Detroit. “We’re a good school anyway, but this is a stamp of approval that makes us look at what we do, holds us to a high standard, and lists us as a recommended school. Some prospective parents will appreciate this.”
Bragging Corner: Our Teachers Go Over and Above Last year, when student Zeev Maine was in kindergarten, he found a kindred spirit in a fellow lover of superheroes and video game stars -- his science teacher, Aaron Newman, who is known around school for his Incredible Hulk cufflinks and his Super Mario Brothers Purim costume. Although Mr. Newman is not Zeev’s teacher this year, the two have remained friends, frequently eating lunch together and continuing to greet each other warmly in the hallways. On a recent trip to the store, in fact, Zeev purchased a superhero button for Mr. Newman to wear, “just because,” Zeev said. . In return, Mr. Newman printed a personalized blank comic book for Zeev as a present, encouraging him to “use your imagination to create your own Marvel comic book,” Mr. Newman told him, promising a second book when the first one is complete. Judaic Studies teacher Clara Gaba, who is also Zeev’s grandmother, says the interaction exemplifies what Hillel is all about. “The positive impact of teachers on students is felt even out of the classroom, even long after a teacher becomes a ‘former’ teacher,” she said. “These kind gestures show that at Hillel, teachers and students are better together.” 14 | Divrei
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Project Night Night Offers Young Students Chance to Do Hesed By Barbara Dworin and Helayne Shaw, ECC teachers
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he children in the ECC gathered for a Family Night of Giving in October. More than 45 families met for a quick showcase tour of their child’s classroom, and then gathered in the mercaz to learn about Project Night Night, our family social action program. Project Night Night is a national organization which provides a stuffed animal, appropriate children’s book, and a new security blanket tucked into a canvas tote for all children who check into a homeless shelter. By providing these items of comfort, Project Night Night reduces trauma and advances the emotional and cognitive wellbeing of the recipient. Every child who receives one of the Night Night Packages leaves the shelter owning a book, which encourages reading and family bonding, a security blanket which can be cuddled, and a stuffed animal which can become a cherished friend. Our Hillel families worked cooperatively to create teddy bears for a local chapter in Metropolitan Detroit, ensuring that all packages created in our community stay in the community. After creating more than 50 bears, families celebrated with a sing-along. The program concluded with a Shalom Circle, a wonderful feeling of helping others, and a sweet cookie snack.
Now Enrolling
A new class for 2-year-olds!
at Hillel Day School ECC BEGINNING JANUARY 6, 2015
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS HALF-DAY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE 22 MONTHS OR OLDER.
9:00a.m.-12:30 p.m. Class size is limited.
Tell your friends! Become part of our Hillel Family! FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ROBIN PAPPAS, RPAPPAS@HILLELDAY.ORG OR 248-539-1489
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New Family Profile: The Glass Family By Gabriella Burman, communications coordinator
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hen Jennifer Rosenthal and Jordan Glass met on a federation mission to Israel, fell in love and later married, their involvement in Detroit’s Jewish community continued. It wasn’t a forgone conclusion, however, that they would send any eventual children they had together to a Jewish day school. While Jennifer had graduated from Hillel in 1996, and loved the education she had received, Jordan had attended Bloomfield Hills public schools, and recalled them with fondness. “I walked or rode my bike to school, and there was a real community feel to them,” he said. When it came time to explore kindergarten for their daughter Talya, now six, however, Jordan was surprised to find that public schools in even the best districts such as Birmingham, where the Glasses reside, have changed. “Schools are bigger, class sizes larger, and while they are still capable of delivering the curriculum, they lack the community feel that I remembered,” Jordan said. By contrast, when the couple visited Hillel Day School, Jordan felt a closer connection to the memory of elementary school that he had in mind. “The warmth and friendliness, the small class sizes, the nurturing environment – these elements were all immediately apparent to me,” he said. Knowing that Talya thrives in an environment where teachers notice her and are attuned to her needs, it became clear to Jordan and Jennifer that Hillel was the right place
THE SMALL CLASS SIZES, THE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT – THESE ELEMENTS WERE ALL IMMEDIATELY APPARENT TO ME,” JORDAN ROSENTHAL, A NEW PARENT, SAID. for her, and will be for their son Emmett, age three. “It’s been really heartwarming for us to know we made the right choice,” said Jennifer. When drop-off during the first days of kindergarten proved difficult for Talya, teachers and administrators met with the Glasses to devise a way to make the transition easier. “And now, you never see her without a smile on her face,” Jennifer said. In addition to addressing her social needs, both Jennifer and Jordan are excited about Hillel’s commitment to individualized instruction. “Every child learns differently, and with the addition of the ma’ayan (innovation hub), Hillel is building a facility that every child can thrive in. The fact
that Hillel is forward-thinking about education, understanding that it is not a manufactured experience, speaks to me,” said Jordan. “It’s a great time to be a student here,” Jennifer agreed. And the fact that being a mensch is as much a part of the curriculum as 21-st century skills only adds to the Glasses’ excitement. “In a world that continues to move faster and faster around us, we hope that our children will be thoughtful and caring, the way we were raised,” Jordan said. “So the notion that these values are practiced and supported at school in addition to at home, makes Hillel very attractive.”
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Special Person Day
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DONOR PROFILE:
Gabriel Schuchman
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with wife Kara Schuchman, Gabe has made Hillel a cornerstone of his philanthropy. Gabe is a managing partner at Alrig USA, a real estate investment firm in Southeast Michigan established in 2010, with assets of 1.5 million square feet. 1) You increased considerably your giving to Hillel this year. What led you to make this decision? Hillel has been a pillar in my family for many years, and has provided much more than education to myself and my children. My mother Rivka has been a teacher at Hillel for 25 years!
Why Go Home? Expanded Afterschool Program Keeps Kids Engaged After Hours By Michael Wolf, director of programming
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ver the years at Hillel, we have increasingly placed athletics at the forefront of a wellrounded education. In addition to competitive team sports for our students in fifth through eighth grades, we also offer a growing number of intramural sports opportunities throughout the seasons for all students. These intramurals, including cheerleading, yoga, soccer, basketball and karate, offer opportunities for skill building and physical activity, setting the stage for lifelong physical fitness. This year, with the addition of the ma’ayan (innovation hub), we are overjoyed by the response to our new afterschool program. It offers a robust array of activities for students of all ages, including drama, art, chess, Krav Maga and math. Students will soon be able to drop-in at our Maker Space for tinkering, and a new slate of offerings begins in December. Courses that incorporate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) pave the way to an intercon-
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nected future for our students, and LEGO Challenge is a highlight of our program. The challenge introduces students in first through fifth grades to the basic principles of mathematics, science and engineering. By integrating the basic arithmetic learned in school with an intuitive active learning process, children grasp a better understanding of the fundamentals of physics.
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The challenges develop motor skills, creative thinking, analytic skills, social aptitude as students work in teams; and expands horizons and general knowledge of natural phenomenon. So that the next time you visit the amusement park, airport, or construction site, your child will be able to explain to you how that rollercoaster, jetliner and crane function. And who knows? From there, your child may invent the next generation of those products. With Hillel’s afterschool program, the sky really is the limit.
the position right now to increase my contribution to such an amazing establishment. 2) How would you encourage other young families to see the value of investing in Hillel Day School as a philanthropic endeavor? I would encourage other families to see the importance of the values that Hillel instills in our children from day one, and how effective the results are. We are investing in a support and education system that provides the foundation for our children’s futures. 3) Why is giving to Hillel meaningful for you? There are few organizations with the potential to truly shape our children into meaningful human beings, and Hillel consistently stands out as the best at doing so. Hillel is critical for Detroit to continue being a thriving Jewish community. 4) How did your Hillel education shape you? How is it shaping your children? As a student at Hillel, I saw firsthand the
The main idea behind Young Engineers LEGO® Bricks Challenge is to teach subjects through stories and demonstrations. The highlight of each lesson is the building stage of a model that demonstrates the lesson’s subject using LEGO® bricks and Technic LEGO®. Each participant receives a Young Engineers kit, designed especially for this purpose. Program subjects include basic and complex mathematics; famous personalities in science and philosophy; and powers and principles in physics, including centrifugal force, inertia, kinetic energy, buoyancy, torque, angular momentum and more.
correlation between the education I was given, and the values instilled in me for the rest of my life. While my children are still very young, it is increasingly apparent that having a deep connection to their religion and identity is very important to their overall development. We were at our rabbi’s house over Sukkot, and it was amazing to see Aaron’s (First Grade) and Moses’s (Pre-K) deep connection and understanding of the holiday. Absolutely amazing to watch!
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ADVANCEMENT NEWS Heads Reception 2014 On October 22, 2014, Hillel Day School thanked its major donors at the annual Head’s Reception held at the beautiful home of Shari and Alon Kaufman. Donors of $2,500 and above enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, dinner, and an intimate discussion with Prakash Nair, the president and founding partner of Fielding Nair International, the architectural firm for Hillel’s recent renovations. Mr. Nair is a futurist, a visionary planner, architect and one of the world’s leading change agents in school design. He explained Hillel’s renovation journey and applauded the school for being at the forefront of the paradigm shift in education today. We thank our wonderful donors for their continued support and the Kaufmans for their hospitality.
Match Point: Annual Fund Aims to Make Tuition Affordable for All Families As you are finding in the pages of this issue of Divrei Hillel, we are experiencing another exciting year at Hillel. With the addition of the new Audrey and William Farber Family IDEA Collaborative, now more than ever we can guide our students towards the rapidly evolving world they will inherit, and give them the tools they need to live purposeful, meaningful lives as Jewish adults. Our school’s transformation is exciting. At the same time, our mission remains ever strong: to educate as many Jewish children in metropolitan Detroit who want a Hillel education. To fulfill this mission, we provide tuition assistance to over half of our students. This year, any new or increased gift to our annual fund will be matched two-to-one by a private foundation! Our campaign chairs, Lauren and Eric Bean, Lisa and Eric Bronstein, Eden and Kevin Elbinger, and Lisa and Jason Klein, join the school in asking you to please support Hillel and help make tuition affordable for all families. Your generosity is a vote of confidence in our efforts to provide the best Jewish and general education for our students, current and future. Your participation truly matters – this year more than ever. Take advantage of the match opportunity and be counted among those who support Hillel, our students, and our Annual Fund. Please call Marni Cherrin, Director of Annual Giving, at 248-539-2920 to make your gift.
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Dream Maker Award Honorees: The Farber Family
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illiam and Audrey Farber, pillars of Detroit’s Jewish community for decades, see clearly that education will fortify Jewish Detroit for the next several generations, and have focused their charitable giving on Jewish education across the spectrum. For their $5 million gift to Hillel Day School, resulting in the Audrey and William Farber Family IDEA Collaborative, as well as their commitment to the Jewish education of all of Detroit’s Jewish children, we are thrilled to present William and Audrey Farber, and their children, David and Nanci Farber, and Jeff and Jenny Farber, with the 2015 Dream Maker Award. A registered pharmacist, William was a pioneer in the generic drug industry, becoming one of the first distributors of generic drugs in the United States. He built his company, the Michigan Pharmacal Corporation, into one of the nation’s premier generic drug wholesalers, selling the company in 1988, the same year he took a controlling interest in Lannett Company Inc., which manufactures and distributes high quality affordable generic medications, and which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. William is now chairman emeritus of the board of directors. He has been married to Audrey for 59 years. Together, they have raised three sons, two of whom are actively involved in the family’s William and Audrey Farber Charitable Fund.
David started his career at Michigan Pharmacal, and then in 1988 turned his attention to entrepreneurial ventures, bringing Detroit Vital Foods out of bankruptcy, and growing it to a chain of eight stores, which he later sold to GNC. He then built Vitamin Outlet, a 10-store chain that sold to the Better Health stores. In 2005, he took the reins at the Detroit Popcorn Company. He and wife Nanci, who spent 20 years in the field of nuclear medicine as a technologist, have six children, Ryan, Amanda, Justin, Hailey, and twins Alexis and Mackenzie, who are current sixth graders at Hillel, and two grandchildren, Connor and Ethan. Together, they are actively involved in the Farber Charitable Fund, as well as busy with their children and grandchildren. Jeff is the chairman of the board of Lannett Company Inc. He is also the president of Auburn Pharmaceuticals, a generic drug distribution company, selling about 1,500 different generic medications to more than 2,000 pharmacies nationwide. He and wife Jenny have two children, Jacob and Jessica. For the Farber family’s resounding commitment to the future of Jewish education in Detroit, we are privileged to honor them with the 2015 Dream Maker Award.
THIS YEAR’S HILLEL DAY SCHOOL ANNUAL DREAM MAKER DINNER WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015. Celebrate our honorees, the Audrey and William Farber Family and Bob Canvasser, with an advertisement in the Shulman Scholarship Journal. Ad rates begin at $350 for a quarter-page ad. A mailing with full details will be forthcoming in January. Please contact tpinter@hillelday.org for more information. Winter 2015
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Rabbi Jacob E. Segal (z”l) Award: Bob Canvasser
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hen Bob Canvasser’s first child, Jack, was an elementary school student at Hillel Day School, Bob volunteered to serve on the school’s golf outing committee. Little did he know that he would spend the next decade in service to the school and have a role in some of the most major changes to the school since its founding in 1958. Bob, who received his MBA at the University of Michigan, is an asset manager and president of Bracken Management, Inc. He brought his finance experience to the table as a member of the Hillel Day School board of trustees beginning in 2003. He served on the executive committee for six years and was elected president in 2011. By the time his 3-year term as president ended in 2014, Bob had seen Hillel change from a Solomon Schechter school to a community day school and from a union to a non-union employment model, and helped supervise the building of
the Blumenstein Gymnasium and Early Childhood Center. During his presidency, Hillel started its 1:1 technology program, raised a technology endowment through the writing of a new Sefer Torah, and developed and sought funding for the Davidson Tuition Grant. He also participated in the hiring of Fielding Nair International, the architectural firm behind the transformation of Hillel’s facility, and helped secure a gift from Audrey and William Farber that resulted in the IDEA Collaborative, complete with maker space, new science, art and music studios, prototyping and audio/visuals studios, a new cafeteria and three new kitchens. In addition to his dedication to Hillel, Bob also serves on the board of trustees for the Goldman Hermelin Education Foundation and is secretary and treasurer for the Bruce C. Abrams Family Foundation, named for his late brother-in-law Bruce Abrams. An avid sports fan, runner and cyclist, he has also raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, and the American Cancer Society. Bob and wife Robyn have been married for 24 years. In addition to Jack (Class of 2007), they are also parents to Ben (Class of 2011). For his unwavering dedication to Hillel Day School, we are proud to bestow upon Bob Canvasser the Rabbi Jacob E. Segal (z”l) Award.
Alumni Spotlight: Mitch Adler (Class of 2004) By Gabriella Burman, communications coordinator On a recent visit to Hillel Day School, Mitch Adler (Class of 2004) had a hard time orienting himself. “Is this where the old computer lab was?” he asked, standing in the new educators’ studio, adjacent to the new maker space, where a 3D printer now stands. As he toured the building, viewing the electronics Hillel students now have at hand to gain deeper understanding of the processes that make the world run in the 21st century, Adler, an engineer, was in awe. “This is a better shop than I’ve seen in most places,” he said. “It’s so valuable for kids to have access to this stuff so young. There are processers in everything, from alarm clocks to iPhones – no matter what students end up doing in life, this cross-domain experience is the foundation of all function, and they’ll have a greater, intelligent understanding of it.” Adler, whose love of science was fostered by Hillel teacher Dara Robichaud (z”l) – “she instilled a sense of wonder,” he recalled – went on to study computer engineering at University of Michigan, followed by a stint at Boeing, where he helped design a tool that predicts manufacturing defects before they occur, a tool that is still in use today. Adler later earned a master’s degree in entrepreneurship from University of Michigan, and has founded a start-up company called QuantaSurge, which analyzes video taken inside the body
during surgery, and then creates a feedback loop for surgeons, demonstrating how steps that were taken correlate to outcome, saving surgeons valuable time. “In this data-driven world, our service provides a great opportunity in health care to provide better services. Just like basketball players have coaches, we all need coaches. We can show a positive relationship between sequence, skill and outcome, and keep doctors doing what they’re best at.” Adler is committed to building his company in Michigan. “It’s important for me to stay here and help push the state forward,” he said. “We’ve got great talent and we’re working in a climate that’s almost post-political; everyone cares about the state now.” While living in Ann Arbor, Adler has become involved in the Jewish Young Professionals group, and in Detroit, remains close to his family, who are members of Congregation Beth Ahm. Hillel, he says, is never far from him, from the Hebrew fluency he maintains to the exceptional values he was taught, including Tikkun Olam, the repair of the world. “After spending nine years here, Hillel is in my blood. I only have good memories. I’ve been lucky to have been taught by people who care about their students. And gratefully, more often than not, this has meant being tough on students and teaching them to think.”
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Annual Report 2013-2014
The following Annual Fund Giving Levels recognize those donors who contributed to the Hillel Day School Annual Fund from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
Gift Levels $25,000+ Visionary $18,000+ Benefactor $10,000+ Guardian $5,000+ Builder $2,500+ Partner $1,800+ Chai $1,200+ Sponsor $700+ Supporter $350+ Friend Up tp $349 Contributor Visionary Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation Miriam and Fred Ferber Judy and Stanley Frankel The Patti Lynn Nemer Trust Kara and Gabriel Schuchman Lisa and Gary Shiffman The Eaton Steel Corporation Benefactor Nancy and James Grosfeld Jane and Larry Sherman Guardian Annette Adelman Eugene Applebaum Family Foundation Robin and Leo Eisenberg Susan and David Feber The Ronda and Ron Ferber Foundation, Inc Judith Holtz Homedics Sheri and David Jaffa Shari and Alon Kaufman Builder Hertzie and Lolly Bak Elliott Baum Gundavaram Bhaskar Penny and Harold Blumenstein Carol and Ricky Blumenstein Maxine and Byron Canvasser Peter and Shirlye Helman Philanthropic Fund Ann Newman The Rones Foundation Seyburn, Kahn, Ginn, Bess & Serlin, P.C. Margie and Steven Shapiro Robbie and Scott Sherman Kelly Rogers Victor and David Victor Sylvia and Randall Wolf Partner The Bruce C. Abrams Family Foundation Jules Altman Karen and Jim Berger Lisa and Eric Bronstein Nicole and Barry Goodman Ellen Folbe and David Grey Hilary and Lawrence Handler Jill and Ramin Javahery The Hannah and Morris Karbal Fund Anna and Yale Levin Rochelle and Aaron Lupovitch Donna and Michael Maddin Sharr and Max Markovitz Joy and Allan Nachman Michelle and Linden Nelson Natalie and Bill Newman Samantha and Ross Partrich Sania and Jerome Ruggirello Dorothy and Hershel Sandberg Ilana Glazier and Lowell Schmeltz Rachel and Peter Siegel Michele Friend and Bruce Skolnik Malke and Gary Torgow Lisa and Dan Weiner Lori and Steven Weisberg Andi and Larry Wolfe Barbie and Ira Zaltz Lori and Alan Zekelman
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Stephen Hurwitz Gary Izor Eleanor and Larry Jackier Marla and Michael Jacobs Nancy and Joseph Jacobson Ilene and Doug Kahan Eby and Garry Kappy Barbara and Irvin Kappy Daniel M. Klein Sharon Klein Michal and Howard Korman Bonnie and Mark Kowalsky Jennifer and Todd Kroll Lieberman Photo. Lisa and Hannan Lis Esther Liwazer Mai-Kai Cleaners Marcomm Enterprises Diane and Mitchell Mondry Marilyn and Robert Mossman Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Neff Rosalind and Larry Nemer New Home Experts Realty Sara and Adam Nyman Rachel and Josh Opperer Margi and Morry Opperer Nicole Perlman Marion and Eduardo Phillips Naomi and Amnon Reiter Shari and Darryl Rogers Ceci and Leo Rosen Leemor and Jeffrey Rotberg Robin and Rabbi Steven Rubenstein Lynn and Harvey Rubin Becky and Gary Sakwa David Salama Susan Knoppow and David Saperstein Lynda and Stanley Saperstein Joan and Neil Satovsky Michele and Eli Saulson Nancy and Bob Schostak Lillian and Mark Schostak Miriam and Jack Shenkman Julie and Eugene Sherizen Shine LTD. Harriet and Manual Sklar Gerrie and Buddy Sollish Elizabeth Sollish and Lisa Bargende Sollish Katie and Benny Spielmann Rebecca and Rabbi Aaron Starr Michelle Akler and Jonathon State Esther and Eric Steinberg Lauren and Jonathan Sterling Marcy Spitz and Douglas Sternberg Steve’s Deli Arlene and Edwin Tarnopol Roya and Bryan Weinstein Vera and Andor Weiss Jackie and Larry Zeff Contributor David Aboulafia Joanna and Jay Abramson Elana and Sandor Adler Chava and Tom Adler Susie and David Aisner Ida Aisner Elizabeth and Philip Applebaum Ellada and Julian Azariah Erica and Phil Bak Deborah Banooni Dorothy and Eddy Barak Leslie Baron Jennifer and Mitchell Bass Miriam and Ryan Baxter Leslie and Sheldon Belenson Andrea and Shay Ben Yair Elizabeth and Barry Bennett Laura and Rabbi Jonathan Berger Cheryl and Rabbi Kenneth Berger Mechelle and David Bernard Etta and Helmut Bernard Roz and Stanford Blanck Michele and Marc Borovoy Brittany Borsen Michelle Bortnick Dina Brodsky Kimberley and Robert Broner Tami and Eric Brown Marcia and Larry Brown Shoshana Byck Karen Cash Marilyn and Alan Chandross Angela Chernyak Gail and Gary Chynoweth Sylvia and David Cohen Nancy Cohen Randi and Jason Cooperman Nancy Croitori Lisa and Joshua Cutler
Faye and Lou Damraur Debra and Martin Darvick Carole Davis Marsha and Jeffrey Deitch Cindy and Jeffrey Diskin Gail and Louis Dvorkin Barbara Dworin Jackie Eaton Margaret and Mark Eichner Eileen Eisenberg Alyssa and Eric Endelman Feige and Shaul Engelsberg Debbie Salinger and Jonathan Falk Nancy and Lou Feldman Michael Feldman Julie and Aaron Fidler Rena Finder Irena and Gerson Flam Louis and Lou Fleisher Carrie and Benjamin Fleishman Anna Strumba and Yakov Fradkin Monica Hopenwasser and Daniel Frankenthal Rochelle Freedman Marcia Freind Brad Freitag Carol Fridson Cathy Fridson Janis Fried Julie Fried Beverly and Alan Frieden Dana Friedman Vivian and Eugene Friedman Melvyn Friedman Pamela and Michael Friedman Rochelle and Jerald Gach Wendy Gach-Lazar Mary and Abraham Gamer Wendy Miller Gamer and Rabbi Robert Gamer Susan Gartenberg Anna Gartman Rachel and Ben Geller Laura Gittleman Jennie and Adam Gnesin Barbara and Shai Goel Yifat Golan Nora Gold Rosalie Gold Amy Goldman Julie Goldman Marcie and Ethan Goldstein Sonia and Sheldon Gonte Gail Goodstein Jason Gordon Barbara and Robert Gordon Donna and Irwin Goren Tammy and Bruce Gorosh Cathy and Michael Graub Bobbie and Shel Green Jim Greenblatt Rochelle and Norman Greenfield Reli and Joseph Gringlas Irina and Aleksandr Gurevich Cheryl and Dan Guyer Sharon and Martin Hart Marisa and Hector Hernandez Leigh and Morrey Herskovic Hillel Day School ECC Room 30 Beth and Larry Hirsch Betsy and Mitchell Hollander Ela and Kevin Homer Louise and Robert Horowitz Helene and Arthur Indianer Michelle and Bowie Jacobson Esther and Hanan Javetz Ayala Jedwad Steve Jones Nomi and Cory Joyrich Ruth Kahn Wendy and Michael Kam Yvonne Kant Lauren Kash Adam Kellert Janet Kelman Pamela King Nori and Mark Klar Diane Klein Lyn Klein Belle and Jerry Kohen Barbara and Steven Kohler Zieva and Marc Konvisser Seth Korelitz Julie and Jeffrey Kowalsky Sherri and Daniel Kukes Rosanne and Thomas Kukes Michael Neumann and Brian Kutinsky Eileen and Leonard Lachover Frieda Langnas Tina and Igor Lanis Beverly and Arnold Lantor Terran and Roger Leemis
Bessie and Edward Levin Adina Levin Heather and Douglas Levy Celia and Jerry Liebman Malka and Nachman Littman Jacqueline and Ronald Lorfel Lea and Richard Luger Ilana and Gabriel Maine Harry and Rachel Maisel Judith Margolin Talia and Daniel Margolis Jennifer and Bob Mattler Rachel and Todd Matzkin-Bridger Donna McKerrell Renae and Ronen Meir Rebecca and Marc Melamed Yaffa Merced Phyllis Meyers Jackie and Ronald Michaelson Nicole Miller Michelle and Drew Millman Amy Mindell Rochelle and Robert Morais Lorraine and David Moss Hannah and Gordon Moss Heather Moss Rita Muroff Anita and Bob Naftaly Cindy and Larry Nagel Julie Nelson-Klein Elisheva and Aaron Newman Nicole Nosakowski Pamela Opperer Lori and Matthew Orel Joanne and Joseph Paholak Robin Pappas Lauren and Derek Partovich Ayala Perlstein Erna and John Perry Anthony Phillips Alissa Pianin Amy Martin Piesz Roberta Pinsky Tina and Alan Pinter Meryl and Terry Podolsky Amalia Poris Ilene and Alex Raab June Raab Amy and Jonathon Rabin David Rabkin Sarah Radner Dianna Rashty Lori and Reuben Rashty Cheryl and Ron Riback Judy and Arthur Robbins Amy and Rabbi Mark Robbins Jessica Roesner Betty and Markus Rohtbart Todd Rones Stephanie and Seth Roseman Gertrude Rosen Robin and Roy Rosen Lucinda and Sanford Rosen Karen and Howard Rosenberg Ruth Rosenfeld Liat Rothfeld Carol and Sheldon Rott Jennifer and Saul Rube Craig Rubin Edna and Brian Sable Alexis Sack Vicki and Jeremy Salinger Nurit and Larry Sallen Gudrun Savetsky Jodi and Paul Schaefer Cara and Steven Schafer Jennifer Schanes Adina and Joe Schorr Mr. and Mrs. Alan Schram Kay Schwarzberg Geri and Herb Sedler Michelle and Jerome Seid Marcia Seigerman Linda Settler Rhonna and Mark Shatz Helayne Shaw Eleanor Shiland Susan and Gordon Shlom Simcha and Aaron Siegel Michele and Arthur Siegal Karen Simon Libby and Leo Sklar Zachary Slabotsky Pamela and Randall Smith Barbara and Murray Snyder Jennifer and Ryan Soble Elaine and Sion Soleymani Amy and Evan Sparago Sheri Stav Deborah Stein
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Rachel Steingold Barbara and Milton Stern Elissa and Andrew Sternberg Dawn Straith Karen and David Stryk Polina and Steven Stryk Sundance Shoes Carol Taubman Magdeline and Marcel Thirman Julie and David Tigay Elissa Tischler Alicia and Paul Tisdale Katarina Tkac Lindsay and Aaron Tlumak Tamar Traub Andrea Trivax Sandy and Jonathan Tukel Risa VanDerAue David Venning Julie and Paul Verona Carol and Sanford Vieder Sarah and David Waldshan Hope and Alan Warren Hayley and Bradley Warren Eileen and Gregg Warren Melanie and Bradley Weber Sheila and Richard Weilheimer Suzanne and Jack Weinberger Susie Weiner Rita and Art Weinfeld Jodi and Robert Weinfeld Meredith and Adam Weingarden Brooke and Matthew Weingarden Adela Weisman Marla and David Weiss Melvin Weisz Niva and Benjamin Wilner Wendy Winkler Bradley Wise Ariel and Aron Wolgel Beverly and Ralph Woronoff Hadass Zaid Susie Zaks Brenda Zales Anita and Harvey Zalesin Sue and Charles Zaltz Debra and Bob Zivian Ralph Zuckman Barbara Zweig Susan and Russell Zweig Audrey and William Farber Family IDEA Collaborative The Audrey and William Farber Family Hillel Tuition Grant The Davidson Foundation William Schumer Award for Excellence in Hebrew and Judaic Studies Irene and William Schumer Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. If an error has been made, please accept our apologies.
Tributes
June 15, 2014 through November 21, 2014 TORAH TRIBUTES In Memory Of: Belle Dubrinsky BY: Feldberg Family Ted Pilcowitz BY: Elliott Baum BY: Michelle & Bowie Jacobson and Family Charles Schweiger BY: Mark Steiner & Cheryl Steiner and Family Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Levy Ted Pilcowitz BY: Elliott Baum
60th Birthday of Steve Margolin BY: George Nyman GENEROUS TRIBUTES In Memory Of: Donald Izor BY: Jo Ellen & Daniel Schwartz Alexander Karp BY: Mindy, Bruce, Dana, Marissa & Ruby Ruben Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Levy BY: Rochelle Iczkovitz Ted Pilcowitz BY: Lynda & Ron Charfoos BY: Katzman Family BY: Jina Margolin
Charles Schweiger BY: Marlene & Michael Swarin BY: Valerie & Geoffrey Trivax
Beverly Baker – Shin Award Honoree BY: Jennifer & Saul Rube
GENERAL TRIBUTES In Memory Of:
MARCIA & MORRY BEDNARSH FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory Of:
Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Levy BY: Ossipove Family Henry Raiber BY: Melamed Family Dr. Rana Samuels BY: Emma Cherrin & Family
Howard Sherizen BY: Renee & Yair Nadiv
Charles Schweiger BY: Painters Supply & Equipment Company BY: Norman Trepeck
Harriet Sklar BY: Partrich Family BY: Victor Family
In Honor Of: Rami & Benny Berger BY: Tammi, Scott, Adam, Elisha & Joshua Cooper
In Honor Of: Jim Berger BY: Stacy & David Gordon
Marcel Thirman BY: Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Sher BY: Barbie & Ira Zaltz
Birthday of Barbara Schiff 60th Birthday of Brian Schiff BY: Jennifer & Mitchell Bass
DOUBLE CHAI TRIBUTES In Memory Of:
Jason Bodzin Marcel Thirman BY: Jen & Lowell Friedman
Shin Award Honorees: Norma & Michael Dorman Bobbie & Joe Lewis Janet & Herb Pont Ruth & Mark Webber BY: Jennifer & Saul Rube
Judith Mendelson BY: Garon Family Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Levy BY: Sheila Charlip Richard Merkle BY: Brad Feldman, Jeff Vieder & Schechter Wealth Ted Pilcowitz BY: Patti Aaron BY: Robyn & Bob Canvasser BY: Irwin & Judy Elson BY: Schlafer Family Rana Samuels BY: Barbie, Ira, Zoe & Isabel Zaltz In Honor Of: Birth of Noah Freedman BY: Robyn & Bob Canvasser Wedding Anniversary of Sheri & David Jaffa BY: Karen & Jerry Kaufman 60th Birthday of Steve Margolin BY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky Jodi Rankin BY: Jason, Lisa, Cameron & Brady Klein Birth of Alma Rina Soleimani BY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family CHAI TRIBUTES In Memory Of: Joel Bodzin BY: Sandra & Jonathan Tukel Dr. Jeffrey Bowman BY: Sondheimer Family Lilla Denes BY: Margi & Morry Opperer Lorraine Fenster BY: David Saperstein BY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family Milton Goldman BY: Gaba Family Alex Karp BY: Robbie & Scott Sherman
Wedding Anniversary of Sheri & David Jaffa BY: Joni & Alan Feldman
Lisa Krieger BY: Eden & Kevin Elbinger BY: Presser Family
Birthday of Terran Leemis BY: Carol Sue Coden, Lois Granader, Linda Gurvitz, Marilyn Levine & Rosie Schlussel
David Page BY: Amy & Jeff Schlussel
Hillel
Stanley Salzenstein BY: Andrea Nakisher & Family
Anna Stern BY: Presser Family
Melvin Baran Husband of Gloria Brener Fernando Erlich BY: Jennifer & Mitchell Bass
In Honor Of: Steve Freedman BY: Alita & Hal Rosen
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Ted Pilcowitz BY: Burt Aaron BY: Gildenberg Family BY: Jodi & Rob Goodman BY: Doreen Hermelin BY: Terran & Roger Leemis BY: Beth & Steve Margolin BY: Marcie & Rob Orley BY: Plotnick Family
Lisa Krieger Gerald Richter BY: Lyn, Josh & Ben Klein Ted Pilcowitz Dorothy Rapp BY: Leah & Richard Trosch In Honor Of: Graduation of Jesse Adler BY: Trosch Family Births of Rami & Benny Berger BY: Rochelle & Aaron Lupovitch Bob Canvasser BY: Amy & Mark Robbins Maxine Carson BY: Edie Broida Birth of Noah Freedman BY: Marcy Balogh Rabbi Joseph Krakoff BY: Marlene & Leon Cogan Marni & Howie Lupovitch BY: Shari, Chuck & Jordan Bross Ellen Maiseloff – Berman Award Recipient BY: Jennifer Friedman Elizabeth Nagel BY: Margi & Morry Opperer Bar Mitzvah of Benji Rosenberg BY: Cherrin Family Shanah Tova to Gayle & Martin Selik BY: Dr. Melvyn Friedman Marriage of Lauren & Ryan Strickstein BY: Marcie & Rob Orley 50th Wedding Anniversary of Karen & Jerry Weiner BY: Cascade Family Thank you Geoffrey Weitzman BY: Hillel PTO Birthday of Etka Goldenberg Becky & Michael Schuchman Marriage of Lauren & Ryan Strickstein BY: Beth & Steve Margolin Speedy Recovery To: Robin Rosen BY: Beth & Steve Margolin
Cassidy Brody Lauren Partovich Betsy Wolf BY: Sparago Family Speedy Recovery To: Michaela Rabin Robin Rosen Reuben Schostak BY: Jennifer & Saul Rube THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER In Memory Of: Lisa Krieger BY: Matthew Kurzmann Yetta Young BY: ECC Teachers Edward Simon BY: Lisa Kurzmann In Honor Of: Thank youJackie Eaton, Roberta Pinsky & Jodie Schram BY: Ilana & Adam Block Bar Mitzvah of Benji Rosenberg BY: ALL your friends in the ECC Birth of Alma Rina Soleimani BY: Randy & Pam Smith and Family Cathy Fridson Robin Pappas BY: Amy Douville Emily Hersch – Thank you for a wonderful Dad & Me camp! Bat Mitzvah of Bebe Schaefer Helayne Shaw – Thank you for a wonderful Dad & Me camp! Ashley Weisberg – Thank you for a wonderful Dad & Me camp! BY: Matzkin-Bridger Family Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Douville Birth of Raphael Newman Bar Mitzvah of Benji Rosenberg BY: Robin Pappas Speedy Recovery To: Robin Rosen BY: Robin Pappas THE MORRIS D. BAKER LIBRARY FUND In Honor Of:
David Biederman Harriet Sklar BY: Marcia & Morry Bednarsh In Honor Of: Bobbi & Joe Lewis – Shin Award Honorees Rochelle & Aaron Lupovitch – Rabbi Jacob E. Segal (z”l) Award Honorees BY: Marcia & Morry Bednarsh
Speedy Recovery To: Philip Disman Alvin Iwrey Gerald Neff BY: Barbara & Larry Traison THE PHILIP A. DISKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Marion August BY: Maxine & Herb Weinberg Judith Mendelson Ted Pilcowitz BY: Drs. Cindy & Jeffrey Diskin and Family
Speedy Recovery Dee Fishman BY: Marcia & Morry Bednarsh
Yahrzeit Of: Irving Disner BY: Dorothy Diskin Menuck & Allen Menuck
THE MANDELL l. AND MADELINE H. BERMAN FOUNDATION In Honor Of:
THE BELLE EISENBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of:
Adina Levin Julie Stoller BY: Susan Zweig, Russ Orlando & Helena
Max Fischel Ted Pilcowitz Dorothy Rapp BY: Robin, Leo, Max, Anna & Louis Eisenberg
THE BLECHMAN SCIENCE FUND In Memory Of: Pearl Bello Regina Salama BY: Sharon & Marty Gene In Honor Of: Marriage of Amy Martin Piesz BY: Tammi, Scott, Adam, Elisha & Joshua Cooper THE BLUESTONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Mr. Baker Niece of Harriet & Mark Freedman Grandchild of Joanne & Donald Purther BY: Eleanor Bluestone In Honor Of: Harriet & Shel Fuller BY: Eleanor Bluestone Speedy Recovery To: Lie Erdiljan BY: Eleanor Bluestone
THE DOLORES AND LEONARD FARBER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Ted Pilcowitz BY: Dolores & Leonard Farber Judith Mendelson Sol Panush Ted Pilcowitz BY: Robin & Roy Rosen In Honor Of: Births of Benny & Rami Berger Birth of Noah Freedman BY: Robin Rosen 90th Birthday of Dolores Farber BY: Jane Sherman THE SOPHIE AND MAX FISCHEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Max Fischel BY: Carol & Ron Fogel
THE JACK CRANIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of:
THE ARNOLD AND LORRAINE FISHER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of:
Francine Klugerman Howard “Tzvi” Sherizen BY: Cranis Family
Lorraine Fenster George Ohrenstein BY: Lorraine & Arnold Fisher
WALTER CYKIERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of:
In Honor Of: Anniversary of Marion & Bert Stein BY: Eleanor Hack
Alex Karp BY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family
Lorraine & Arnie Fisher 60th Wedding Anniversary of Marcia & Lester Weiner BY: David Hack
THE SHERI TRAISON DEVRIES, PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Remembering Sheri Traison Devries BY: Gerrie & Buddy Sollish Max Fischel Faye Imber Helene Politzer Paul Sherizen George Vine BY: Barbara & Larry Traison In Honor Of: Birthday of Mollie Adler Birthday of Helen Brown Birth of Eliana Liner 80th Birthday of Ruth Miller Anniversary of Gerrie & Buddy Sollish BY: Barbara & Larry Traison
THE RONA AND HERBERT FREEDLAND FUND FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS In Memory Of: Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Levy BY: Karen & Jim Berger, Hallie, Josh & Jaclyn BY: Marcia Freedland Belle Dubrinsky Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Levy Michael Levy Gus Modlin Jerome Schostak BY: Jennifer & Stuart Freedland In Honor Of: Bat Mitzvah of Alana Appel BY: Jen & Stu Freedland Bat Mitzvah of Jaxanna Fink
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Bat Mitzvah of Lauren Haffner Bat Mitzvah of Mandy Schwartz BY: Karen & Jim Berger, Hallie, Josh & Jaclyn THE STUART GUTTENTAG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Ronald Davidoff David Page BY: Elyse Schostak In Honor Of: 90th Birthday of Graham Orley BY: Elyse Schostak 70th Birthday of Elyse Schostak BY: Dee Dee & Michael Marcellino THE STANLEY ICZKOVITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Joel Bodzin BY: Rochelle Iczkovitz & Harvey Stein Sol Panush Ted Pilcowitz BY: Bonnie & Mark Kowalsky ISAACS CHILDRENS AUTHOR FUND In Memory Of: Roma Gottesman Kenneth Soble BY: Roseman Family THE KAUFMAN FAMILY ATHLETIC AND ENRICHMENT FUND In Memory Of: Judy Pearlman Ted Pilcowitz Norman Willett BY: Sue & Alan Jay Kaufman In Honor Of: Marriage of Pammie Gene to David Burns Birthday of Emily Kaufman Hunegs Happy New Year Andi & Larry Wolfe BY: Sue & Alan Jay Kaufman
Rema Burk Gerald Richter Lorraine Starr BY: Julie & Jeff Kowalsky Marty Jacob Warren Rosen Charles Ruben BY: Danielle & John Sprecher, Katherine Hack THE MAYME AND VICTOR LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor Of: Birthday of Minde Lawson BY: Judy & Noel Lawson THE MINA AND HENRY MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Jason Bodzin Barbara Moran BY: Fran, Aaron & Jacob Martin In Honor Of: Wedding of Natalie Baum & Nir Welsher Debbie & Robert Ernst Birth of 1st Granddaughter to Roz & Bernie Fantich Eric Feldman Bat Mitzvah of Pelli Mechnikov Bar Mitzvah of Ben Moss Samantha & Ross Partrich Graduation of Michael Pogoda Leah Reed Rachel Reed Birth of 1st Granddaughter to Nancy & Allan Rothfeder Jamie Schonberg Marriage of Beth Silverman & Scott Jacobs Birthday of Susie Solarz Ilana Wolf BY: Fran, Aaron & Jacob Martin THE MIKE AND MARY MUST CULTURAL EVENTS FUND In Memory Of: Alex Karp BY: Madeline & Lou Seligman
THE JUDGE GEORGE AND MRS. JENNIE KENT ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory Of:
In Honor Of: Suretta & Alan Must BY: Jackie & Myron Milgrom
Esther Goldenberg BY: Jodi Beals BY: Anna & Yale Levin
THE NADIS FAMILY FUND In Memory Of:
Seymour Zate BY: Beverly, Mickey, Oren, Etai, Caroline & Leo Goldenberg, Carol Kent & Ariel Gluckson In Honor Of: 30th Birthday of Ariel Gluckson BY: Sandra & Douglas McClennen Birthday of Leora BarLevav Bat Mizvah of Sarah Chynoweth Oren Goldenberg - Mazal Tov Anna & Yale Levin Bat Mitzvah of Pelli Mechnikov BY: Carol Kent & Ariel Gluckson Marriage of Ronit Feldman & Eric Wagman Marriage of Ariana Segal BY: Goldenberg Family THE EDITH AND LARRY KOWALSKY MORNING MINYAN FUND In Memory Of: Edith & Larry Kowalsky BY: Sarah & Sidney Heisler Marion Stein BY: Bonnie & Mark Kowalsky Joel Bodzin Bill Michaels Lorraine Starr BY: Ilene Berk, Steven Kowalsky & Daniel Kowalsky
Elaine Berkman BY: Marni, Howie, Dahvi & Hanny Lupovitch In Honor Of: Bat Mitzvah of Aviva Lupovitch BY: Lorraine & Dan Feber Rochelle & Aaron Lupovitch BY: Robin Rosen THE PEARL AND ABE OSLIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Irving Abramson Joel Bodzin David Brodsky Marcel Thirman BY: Anaruth & Henri Bernard THE EVAN TYLER OTIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: Alfred Belfer BY: David & Bonnie Otis, Cami, Kyle & Brad In Honor Of: Birthday of Bonnie Otis BY: Diane Otis ROSE AND IRVIN OTIS EARLY EDUCATION FUND In Memory Of: Abe Kole BY: Betty Amber and Rhonda Amber
ROSENTHAL TEACHER EDUCATION FUND Yahrzeit of:
Marcel Thirman BY: Gail Tukel
Dorothy & Jay Rosenthal BY: Rusty Rosman
THE KAREN WALDMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of:
THE JAYNE RUDY SCHOSTAK MEMORIAL FUND In Memory Of: Jerome Schostak BY: Dr. Mark Smiley & Family In Honor Of: Birthday of Elyse Schostak BY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky THE ROSALYN AND RUDOLPH SHULMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor Of: Birthday of Arlene Tilchin BY: Pearl & Bob Solomon THE SILVERMAN/SMILEY SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND In Honor Of: Michelle Bortnick BY: Scott Siegal In Memory Of: Jerome Schostak BY: Dr. Mark Smiley & Family THE VALERIE AND KEITH SIRLIN SPECIAL LEARNING FUND In Honor Of: Jen Friedman BY: Saul Rube THE CHARLOTTE TESSLER FUND FOR ALUMNI AFFAIRS In Memory Of: Mother of Alan Arnet Ruth Brooks Elizabeth Franks Edith Goodman Mother of Bruce Lipton Sister of Rabbi Mel Shapiro BY: Rachel, Asher, Shayna, Cara, Judah & Gideon Lopatin Elaine Berkman Jason Bodzin Ruth Brooks David Leo Greenbaum Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Levy Arlene Marin Abe Pearlman Helene Politzer Herbert Reinheimer Regina Salama Anna Hendren Schwalb Howard ‘Tzvi’ Sherizen Marion Shlom Lorraine Starr Amelia Steiger Marcel Thirman George Vine Anna Yarnetsky BY: Warren Tessler
David Biederman BY: Sylvia Waldman, Gavin Waldman & Sheila Waldman ZIVIAN & ZWICKL FAMILY G’MILUT CHASADIM FUND In Honor Of: Saul Rube BY: Scott Siegal Tim & Sara Zivian Zwickl – Shin Award Honorees BY: Jennifer & Saul Rube
To make a tribute contact: The Advancement Office
248-851-6950 or visit: www.hillelday.org/supporting_hillel
HEAD OF SCHOOL Steve Freedman CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Gary M. Izor DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Amy Schlussel DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Robin Pappas PRINCIPAL K-8 Melissa Michaelson DEAN OF STUDENT LEARNING/ EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST Jennifer Friedman DEAN OF JUDAIC STUDIES Saul A. Rube DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & LIBRARY Joan Freedman RAV BEIT HASEFER Jonathan Berger
SAVE THE DATE
FAMILY OPEN HOUSE - Families with prospective early
childhood-through-grade five students are invited for dinner, tinkering, stories, science and activities on Wednesday, January 21 at 5:30 p.m. Tell your friends!
ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY CARNIVAL- Don’t miss the annual carnival, Thursday, April 23, 2015, 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. to celebrate Israel Independence Day. Activities include games, rides, prizes, food, Israeli dancing and music, Judaic themed craft projects and fun for the whole family. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Advancement Office at 248-851-6950. 2015 Annual Dinner and Silent Auction
On May 17, 2015 at Congregation Shaarey Zedek we are thrilled to be honoring the Audrey and William Farber Family with the Dream Maker Award and Bob Canvasser with the Rabbi Jacob Segal (z’l) Award at the Hillel Day School Annual Dinner. Tickets are $180.00 each. This year we will once again feature a Silent Auction.
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Michael Wolf DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION Trevett Alan III DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Renae Meir BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Todd Fink, President Kelly Rogers Victor, Vice President David Feber, Vice President Eric Bronstein, Treasurer Ellen Folbe, Secretary Bob Canvasser, Immediate Past President TRUSTEES Kim Broner Nanci Farber Kevin Elbinger Amy Gottlieb Alan J. Kaufman Jason Klein
In Honor Of: 60th Wedding Anniversary of Mr.& Mrs. Harland Find 50th Wedding Anniversary of Dr. & Mrs. Arnold Golnick 50th Wedding Anniversary of Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Lowenthal 60th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Bert Stein 55th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Simon Warshawsky BY: Warren Tessler
Josh Levine Howard Lupovitch Beth Margolin Marcie Orley Ross Partrich Mark Phillips Robyn Presser (PTO President) Sheri Shapiro Robbie Sherman Larry Slabotsky Jason Weiner Sylvia Wolf IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS School Office 248-851-3220 Attendance Line 248-539-1321 Advancement Office 248-851-6950 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HILLELDAY WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HILLELDAYSCHOOL
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Speedy Recovery To: Dr. Burton Faudem BY: Warren Tessler FLOYD TUKEL M.D. MEMORIAL FUND In Memory Of:
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