Tuesday
May 7 2019
Milken Community Schools Board of Trustees 2018-2019 Officers: Ms. Lise Applebaum, Chair Mr. Karl Thurmond, Vice Chair Mr. Ken Gross, Secretary Mr. Scott Lieberman, Treasurer Trustees: Rabbi Ed Feinstein Ms. Sherri Fogelman Ms. Dana Guerin Ms. Lauryn Harris Mr. Leon Janks Ms. Janine Winkler Lowy Mr. Lowell Milken Dr. Farid Pakravan Mr. Sean Rad Ms. Nurit Robin Mr. Ken Ruby Mr. Richard Sandler Mr. Anton Schiff Ms. Nancy Schulman Mr. Daniel Tenenbaum Rabbi David Wolpe Rabbi David Woznica Non-Voting Members: Ms. Lindy Kadouri, Director of Advancement Ms. Michele Rosenfeld, MPA President Dr. Robert Wexler, Interim Head of School
LUNCH AT THE LUXE | 2019
On behalf of the Milken Board of Trustees, congratulations to Limor and Kimberly on being honored at the Lunch at the Luxe. Our sages noted in the Jerusalem Talmud: “As the leader, so the generation.� The Board and I are grateful that these are the leaders who guide our great school and inspire our students and teachers each day. Their tireless efforts to provide educational excellence at Milken are exemplified through our graduates, which we believe to be the best in and for our world. Lise Applebaum Chair, Board of Trustees
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.� - Warren Bennis
Congratulations and Kol Hakavod, Limor and Kimberly on this welldeserved honor. We are thankful for your vision, mentorship, commitment to Jewish education, and inspirational leadership, as you inspire and support us in our work every day.
The Faculty and Staff of Milken Community Schools
2018–2019
Congratulations Kimberly & Limor On behalf of the Milken Parent Association, we congratulate Dr. Kimberly Schwartz and Limor Dankner for their resolute commitment not only to our children but also to the Milken parent body. Our principals inspire the MPA’s communitybuilding efforts, support all of our events and are always available for collaboration. Michele Rosenfeld, MPA President Beth Baeck, Treasurer Adeena Fitterman, Communication VP Dorit Cooper & Heather Dula, Upper School VPs Debra Siegel & Cheri Karubian, Middle School VPs Chareen Kossoff, Community & Special Events VP
Thank you to our Sponsors Event Sponsor Milken Family Foundation
Gold Sponsors
Advanced LTC Insurance Services, LLC Ellen & Richard Sandler
Silver Sponsors
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Gabrielle & Martin Baker Nurit & Richard Robin Alexis & Jason Schutzer Susan Jacoby Stern & Joel Stern Julie & Peter Weil
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Who is honorable? The one who honors others.
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(Pirkei Avot 4:1)
Dear Kimberly, I am so proud of you and all of your continued accomplishments. It is truly a blessing going through this journey of life with you. You are the best mom for many reasons, we love you so, so, so, so much! Love, Victor and the kids
LUNCH AT THE LUXE | 2019
Congratulations to our one-of-a-kind wife and mother! Your dedication, spirit, passion, and commitment is awe inspiring and we are forever proud of you. You deserve to be recognized and awarded for your work every day. We love you! Liad, Ariel, Danielle and Nathan
Thank you Kimberly and Limor for giving so much, caring so deeply and being such good partners in striving to provide excellence in the sacred task of educating our children.
Richard & Ellen Sandler GOLD SPONSOR
Advanced LTC Insurance Services, LLC congratulates Ms. Limor Dankner and Dr. Kimberly Schwartz
GOLD SPONSOR
Congratulations, Limor and Kimberly! We are grateful for your dedicated leadership as Jewish educators. Julie and Peter Weil Alex ’14, Kaley ’16
SILVER SPONSOR
To Kimberly and Limor, Kol Hakavod! Our students and faculty have greatly benefited from your knowledge, experience, innovation, and dedication to furthering the mission of Milken Community Schools. It was a pleasure to work with you both! May you and Milken Community Schools go from strength to strength! With gratitude, Susan Jacoby Stern & Joel Stern Parents of Milken alumni Rena, Ethan and Anna Stern SILVER SPONSOR
Dear Kimberly & Limor, This honor is so deserving! Thank you for your clear vision and excellent leadership. Jacob & Gavin have had an amazing first year with many more to come. The whole Milken Community is lucky to have you! Alexis & Jason Schutzer SILVER SPONSOR
Arthur J. Gallagher congratulates Milken Community Schools principals Dr. Kimberly Schwartz and Limor Dankner on receiving this honor for their valuable contribution to Jewish education. Gallagher is proud to be a partner of Milken’s and supports Jewish education nationwide.
SILVER SPONSOR
Thank you Limor Dankner and Dr. Kimberly Schwartz for your dedication throughout the year. We are delighted to see the students of Milken Community Schools continue to thrive under your joint leadership. Kol Hakavod, Gabrielle, Martin, Aaron & Daniel Baker SILVER SPONSOR
אלו דברים שאין להם שעור …תלמוד תורה כנגד כולם “These are the things that have no measure; that are limitless…..and the study of Torah surpasses them all.” (Pe‘ah 1:1)
Limor and Kimberly, You are incredible and thoughtful educators who act with a deep sense of purpose rooted in Jewish values and ethics. Thank you for your incredible vision, hard work and unending commitment to Milken Community Schools and its students. The kindness and love you have shown our children has made Milken one of their formative life experiences. Thank you for everything you do, every day, and for just being you! With love and admiration, Nurit and Rich Robin SILVER SPONSOR
Kimberly, Thank you so much for the years of leadership, mentorship, and friendship. We’re so happy you’re receiving the recognition you deserve! We look forward to our continued partnership and your leadership at Milken!
Dr. Leigh Fauber $ Beau Lindsay Upper School Assistant Principals
LUNCH AT THE LUXE | 2019
Congratulations Limor on the success you have achieved and the incredible impact that you have made on all of the students, teachers, and parents at Milken. It is a privilege to get to learn from you and work by your side each day. Today’s celebration is well deserved and long overdue.
Chris Scarlata
Middle School Assistant Principal
Thank you Dr. Kimberly Schwartz and Limor Dankner for your amazing leadership and contributions to Jewish education!
MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Jay, Nancy, Michael & Daniel Schulman
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.� Henry B. Adams
Kimberly & Limor, We salute your passion, leadership and devotion to Milken. We are grateful for the positive impact you have made on our children. You are the heart and soul of our school. Lise & Rob Applebaum
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Dear Kimberly, We have had the honor of knowing you since preschool with our youngest child and we are so honored to call you a friend and the principal of our school. Your dedication, knowledge and leadership are pillars to the success of Milken. On the behalf of our family thank you for all the years you have sacrificed and dedicated to make our kids’ experience worthwhile.
Nazy, Kourosh, Justin ’13, Tiffany ’15 and Andre Maddahi
Anyone who has had the pleasure of getting to know Dr.
Schwartz will know just how invaluable she is to the community.
Kimberly, your passion for education goes beyond your
exceptional leadership skills and your commitment to the
students and parents at Milken. Your ability to not only listen to others, but to hear them and find genuine resolutions is a
cherished and admirable quality and is one of the many reasons
that you deserve to be honored and recognized for your excellence as an educator and as a leader every day.
You are an optimistic and modern thinker and yield challenges
with an open mind and with excellent judgement. You are truly
an inspiration and a force, all the while remaining cool, calm and collected.
With love and respect,
Mindy Engelman & the Engelman Family.
LUNCH AT THE LUXE | 2019
Kimberly and Limor, Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor! Thank you for your leadership in creating a learning environment where students mature into confident, kind, inquisitive adults. Since our first day at Milken, you have both continued to amaze us with your outstanding commitment to working with the very best teachers, having an open door policy, and carrying out your vision. Each and every teacher has taught our children to find inspiration and encouraged them to take risks and pursue excellence. The place that you have both been part of creating is far more than a middle school and high school. Milken is a shining light with heart, soul, a love of Israel, kindness, life lessons, and a readiness for the next step in life. Thank you for all that you do for our children! With love and gratitude, Ann & Scott Lieberman
CONGRATULATIONS PRINCIPALS Ms. DANKNER and Dr. SCHWARTZ!
Your dedication, wisdom and leadership has had a meaningful impact on our family and been a guiding light for all of Milken Students and Families. We Thank and Honor both of you! The Jeffrey and Tracy Kaplan Family
to Kimberly and Limor Thank you for your outstanding contributions to Milken Community Schools and the greater Jewish community. Deepest gratitude from your partners across the freeway.
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Dr. Schwartz, We are grateful for your outstanding and inspiring leadership. Wishing you all the best for continued guidance. Dorita, Michael, and Nicole Delijani ’22
“You cannot add more minutes to the day, but you can utilize each one to the fullest.” The Lubavitcher Rebbe Congratulations Limor Dankner & Kimberly Schwartz. Your leadership and vision are a guiding force in creating a future generation filled with kindness, love, Yiddishkeit, and unlimited potential. Thank you for making every moment count for our children.
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Dear Dr. Kimberly Schwartz, You are truly an inspiration. Congratulations on this well deserved honor. We hope to follow in your footsteps to perpetuate your influence in the world. Thank you for all that you are, all that you give, and all that you do. Thank you for making Milken such an important part of our family. The Dardashtys Bronte, class of 2011 Brigitte, class of 2013 Alexa, class of 2022 (B”H)
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Congratulations to Dr. Schwartz for this wonderful honor. You are an amazing principal and a wonderful and impactful educator. Thank you for all the years. Aaron, Sheila, Tova ’03, Talia ’07, and Tori Leibovic ’11 LUNCH AT THE LUXE | 2019
Dear Kimberly and Limor, We salute you in all you do for our children at Milken! Maryam and Josh Lieberman
OUR VERY BEST WISHES TO DR. KIMBERLY SCHWARTZ & LIMOR DANKNER WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MAZAL TOV ON THIS MUCH DESERVED HONOR!!! ADEENA KARSSEBOOM FITTERMAN & SUSAN SMITH
Congratulations Limor Dankner and Dr. Kimberly Schwartz for this well-deserved honor. Your contribution to Summer Shernoff’s education is immeasurable. Bill, Jilda & Summer Shernoff
In gratitude for your ongoing commitment to Positive Psychology & Positive Education at Milken.
Thank you to our principals. Michael, Elizabeth and Ashley Wachsman
John & Stephanie Yadegar
Thank you both for your vision and dedication to our children and to this community. With Gratitude, The Carlson Family
Congratulations Dr. Kimberly Schwartz & Limor Dankner
Your dedication to the Milken community serves as an inspiring example for us all.
With Gratitude The Cooper Family Joel & Dorit Garrett (’22) & Addison (’25)
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With gratitude to Dr. Kimberly Schwartz Love, Marcie, Cliff and Jenna Goldstein
Congratulations Limor and Kimberly for leading Milken Community Schools into the future while preserving the traditions of the past. We are grateful for your hard work, unwavering dedication and for all you do for our children. We thank and honor you. The Pimstone Family
Dearest Kimberly, We can not thank you enough for your friendship and sound advice. Your capability to lead by example and level of dedication for Milken School is most admired and appreciated by us all. ♼ The Bani-Esraili Family Dear Limor Dankner and Dr. Kimberly Schwartz, Congratulations for this well-deserved honor. Your contribution and positive impact that you both have made on Elijah and Ethan is very much appreciated. We are grateful for the amazing education and support you have been providing for our kids. Shahin and Doris Dardashty
Dearest Limor, We are so grateful to be part of the Milken family. Your leadership and passion is truly recognized by all. Thank you for teaching our children to be resilient, curious thinkers and future innovators. ♼ The Bani-Esraili Family Kol Hakavod to Limor Dankner and Dr. Kimberly Schwartz on this well-deserved honor! We are so proud to partner with you.
CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU , Dr. Kimberly Schwartz and Limor Dankner! Best wishes, LightWerks
“Good leaders create followers. Great leaders create leaders.” Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Thank you Limor and Kimberly for your outstanding leadership and dedication to our children’s future.
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Honoring Dr. Kimberly Schwartz & Ms. Limor Dankner. Thank you for your dedication to our school and mazal tov on another successful year. With gratitude, Monika, Torag and Tara Pourshamtobi
The Kossoff Family
Mazel Tov Limor and Kimberly on receiving this wonderful honor. Your passion for Jewish education and your vision and leadership of Milken Community Schools is deeply valued and appreciated. We celebrate you with love and admiration.
Lindy, Ron, Joshua, and Gabrielle Kadouri
Kimberly, Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you that I praise you every day. I am so lucky to work and learn alongside of you. I am amazed by your extraordinary intelligence, photographic memory, leadership qualities, and superior decision making ability. You devote yourself 100 percent to the faculty, staff, administration, parents and students at Milken while being a devoted mother and wife. You are more than deserving of this special honor today. I am so proud of you and cherish you deeply.
Love, Karen Laibow
Assistant to Upper School Principal
Limor, You are a great leader and an amazing example of how to strive to be the best. You encourage us all to do the same. You have dedicated your career to Jewish Education and your passion and love for what you do can be seen every day. For these reasons I value your advice and friendship.
Love, Cynthia Patterson
Assistant to Middle School Principal
Congratulations to our dedicated principals
Dr. Kimberly Schwartz & Limor Dankner! Anonymous Lauren, Marcus, Judy and Nathan Bernstein Jill, Andrew, Noah, Gabe and Jonah Cohen The Dula Family The Epstein Family - Daniel, Andrea, Arielle & Eitan Vaisman Family NAME LISTINGS
The alumni of Milken Community Schools congratulate and thank you! Marcus Bernstein ’18 Talia Cohen ’12 Tanya Pourshamtobi Emrani ’05 Tiffany Pourshamtobi Helfman ’09 Charlie Heller ’12 Lizzy Heller ’15 Leigh Jacobson ’12 ALUMNI NAME LISTINGS
Thank you On behalf of Milken Community Schools, the MPA extends sincere appreciation to our incredibly talented and dedicated Luncheon Chairs. Their planning and attention to every detail has contributed to a perfect afternoon of community celebration.
Chareen Kossoff and Janet Dardashty Event Chairs Sigalit Khalili and Cheri Karubian Boutique Chairs
Lunch at the Luxe 2019