ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL 2010-2011/5770-5771 ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Mission Statement
A Note from the Head of the School
A Note from the President of the Board
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THE SPIRIT OF HESCHEL
THE HESCHEL FUND
9 INCOME AND EXPENSES 10 HESCHEL HIGHLIGHTS 2010-2011 12 2010–2011 GIFTS TO THE HESCHEL FUND 16 2010–2011 GIFTS TO HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL 20 WAYS OF GIVING TO HESCHEL
P2  Mission Statement and Logo Mark
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School, a community Jewish day school, provides a rich dualcurricular education that encourages independent and critical thinking, lifelong learning, self-awareness, and compassion. In partnership with our families, we inspire our students to become active, dedicated, ethical, and informed citizens and leaders who are committed to Israel and the vitality of the Jewish people.
Heschel Day School’s logo mark engages us in a spirit of learning: inclusive, tangible, and meaningful. Like the tree, the child is rooted in the traditions of our heritage and in the continuity of our community. Challenged by core academic goals and inspired by indelible Jewish experiences, our students develop the discipline and inquisitiveness to succeed in a world where the possibilities are endless.
P3 a note from the head of the school
Life becomes infinitely more meaningful and wonderful when lived in community. —Mordecai Kaplan
Cherish the past; challenge the future. Throughout 2010–2011, with the support of you, our community, we joined together in a spirit of generosity and with a strong sense of direction. With the guidance of our Board, we held the kickoff of Heschel Day School’s 40th anniversary for 2011–2012, looking back at our traditions and looking forward to the decades ahead. We received strong response from our community at the announcement of the beginning of a capital campaign to renew our classrooms, and we were delighted with a gift from our Parent Organization for a new iPad program. Achievements at Heschel are not rare, but they are special. Every minyan that brings a bar or bat mitzvah child to the bima to share Torah with peers is a voice that is heard. Every robot that responds to programming is an outcome to be celebrated. And, every musical theatre production that stirs the audience to tears is a dream fully realized. These milestones are not reached singularly, but as a community effort. Behind our children’s voices are the parents, families, teachers, and grandparents who
amplify them. When we consider the breadth of what we do at Heschel…the general and Judaic studies curricula, the visual and performing arts, the athletic programs, the community service projects…we applaud the strength of our community. As you read in this Annual Report about what we’ve done this past year, remember that it is because each and every member of the Heschel family brings something special to the school. We are grateful to you… because of you. As we say at Heschel, “the possibilities are endless.” For our children. For our community. For Israel. We thank you for another extraordinary year. Todah Rabah,
Betty Winn Head of School
P4 from the president of the board
Dear Friends of Heschel: As I reflect on this past year, it is clear that our remarkable school truly goes from strength to strength. This last year has been exceptional on many levels, from academic achievement to athletic victory to community participation. Through our challenges, celebrations, and successes, we have been unified by the commitment of our community of teachers, students, staff, parents, and volunteers. In the late spring of last year, we kicked off the celebration of Heschel’s 40th anniversary, a milestone that will be marked by a calendar of special events and activities for the Heschel community. While there are so many impressive aspects of the school that have brought us to this point in our history, perhaps the most consistently inspiring for me is the tireless dedication and professionalism of the faculty. Our teachers are at the heart of a Heschel education, kindling in students a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge. This is what our students want: not merely the facts, but the knowledge that they can use to build
their own lives. Student scientists gather data and analyze their outcomes. Students of Judaica interpret the teachings of their heritage as they are relevant to their own lives. And, kindergarteners explore their creativity in writers’ workshops as they write and illustrate personal stories. What these students have in common is that they acquire powerful skills in independent thinking and problem solving, preparing them for some of the finest schools of higher education. Last year, every 8th grader in the class of 2011 was accepted to the high school of his or her top choice, among them the finest regional high schools. College acceptances are equally remarkable, as the voices of Heschel alumni can be heard on campuses from UC Berkeley and UCLA to Columbia, Brown, Oberlin, and more. We enter the 2011–2012 school year with great momentum, as enrollment is over 400 students, we are attracting new students from around the city, and our parent and volunteer community is busy planning fundraising events. Thank you for the privilege of serving this fine school and this amazing community.
Bryan Palbaum President, Board of Directors
P5 board of directors
2010–2011 Executive Committee President
2010-2011 PARENT ORGANIZATION BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Bryan Palbaum
President
Immediate Past President
Lynne Lainer
Daniel Galaif
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President
Lori Rosenberg
Lori Klein
Vice Presidents of Ways and Means
VP Development
Vivian Friedman Karen Getelman Felicia Greenspan
Paul Neinstein VP Facilities
Dan Sabah Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Lainer Secretary
Jeremy Karpel Parent Organization President
Lynne Lainer Head of School
Betty Winn BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pam Blattner Andres Friedman Daniel Galaif Karen Getelman Karen Goss Jason Greenspan Jeremy Karpel Jeff Kreshek Lori Klein Jeff Lainer Lynne Lainer, President, Parent org Mark Lainer Sheryl Lyons Tammy McKenzie Paul Neinstein Bryan Palbaum Frank Pinkus Daniel Sabah Michael Savoy Betty Winn, Head of School
Vice Presidents of School Operations
Stephanie Payab Adrienne Rothschild Vice President of Public Relations
Stacy Palbaum Amy Wernick Vice President of Special School Events
Michelle Cait Barbra Neinstein Daphne Subar Vice President of Religious School Events
Gayle Liker Lya Pinkus Ariyela Wald-Cohain Vice President of Middle School Activities
Lezlie Kussin Recording Secretary
Suzanne Altman Corresponding Secretary
Amanda Schwartz Financial Vice President
Lisa Lainer-Fagan Financial Secretary
Melanie Tasoff Immediate Past President
Lori Klein
P6–7 the spirit of heschel
Just to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual. Albert Einstein
P8 the heschel fund
As we approach the 2011-2012 school year, we enter the 40th year of Heschel’s history, sensing festivity in the air. The word on campus is that the community is anticipating the celebration of the school’s anniversary, when, actually, it is the community that we should be celebrating…the tremendous impact that the community has had on the school. The Heschel community is special for many reasons; perhaps most special of all is the continuity of generations that has been its cornerstone. Our parents, grandparents, alumni parents, faculty, and staff never cease to amaze us with their generosity of time, leadership, and financial resources, for their own children and for children wanting a Jewish education whose families require tuition assistance. This past year our Heschel Fund has done well, with 100% participation by our Board and our Faculty and Staff, with 90% participation by many grade levels, and with 75% participation overall for the school. While there are many ways to contribute to Heschel, the Heschel Fund is the most meaningful gift an individual can make because, like all independent schools, Heschel relies on these contributions to recruit and foster
excellent teachers, to maintain our beautiful campus, to afford community service projects, to respond to new technologies, and more. As a parent of four children at Heschel and as an alum myself, I am honored to be part of the Heschel community. It is the generosity of each and every one of you that keeps Heschel strong, and, as the Board member responsible for the Heschel Fund and all fundraising efforts, I encourage you to continue to give in a way that is meaningful for you and your family. Thank you for your tireless energy and your endless spirit of giving.
Paul Neinstein (’84) Vice President, Development Board of Directors
P9 income and expenses Income
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P10–11 Heschel highlights 2010–2011
Highlighting our accomplishments gives us an opportunity to demonstrate the hard work, out-of-the-box thinking, risk taking, and persistence that are at the core of each achievement. Accomplishments are the result of collaboration between faculty and students, and often couldn’t happen without the assistance of our willing community of parents.
▲▲ Computing in the cloud promotes online collaboration and creative problem-solving for grades 6–8.
▲▲ Sharing content online through a portal that students can access any time makes learning interactive and collaborative.
Studying racial and cultural injustice teaches students about exemplars of courage who fight hatred and lead to a safer future. Participating in a powerful oral history experience, 8th graders engage in a personal encounter with a Holocaust survivor. Designing, building, and programming robots, Middle School teams compete with hundreds of students in robotic challenges. Allying with Guide Dogs of America is 4th graders’ commitment to community service. ▲▲ Sharing the customs and ceremonies of Shabbat brings 2nd graders and their families together for a special dinner.
Practicing Hebrew language skills by creating speaking voice characters called avatars is a powerful learning tool in Middle School.
Blogging for 5th graders expands their horizons as writers and promotes class discussions online.
▲▲ Revitalizing the Los Angeles River as a community
service project gives Middle Schoolers pride in the city’s resources.
▲▲ Heschel sports teams won two championships and 16
teams competed in the playoffs. Over 80% of our Middle School students played on an athletic team this year. Creating digital family portfolios in the media center teaches young students to describe their personal and family experiences. Creating interactive posters utilizes digital images, text, music, and video to present research projects. Planting a garden teaches elementary schoolers to be guardians of the earth.
P12 Gifts to the 2010-2011 Heschel Fund We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate contributions made by the following individuals, families, foundations, and organizations from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. l’Dor V’Dor (Generation to Generation) Gifts of $18,000–$35,999 Suzi and Dr. George Fischmann, Fischmann Family Foundation Maagal Ha’manhigut (Leadership Circle) Gifts of $10,000–$17,999 The Adelson Family Alyce and Philip de Toledo Ann and Robert Irmas, The Audrey & Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation Lynne and Jeff (’82) Lainer Gevura (Strength) Gifts of $5,000–$9,999 Ron Blanc Monique Blum and Joe Penner Wendi and Mark Dyne, Mark Dyne Family Charitable Foundation Lani (’84) and Jeff Kreshek Ellie and Mark Lainer Lisa Lainer-Fagan (’81) and Brian Fagan Barbra and Paul (’84) Neinstein Stacy (’82) and Bryan Palbaum Kim and Darryl Schall Stephanie and Michael (’85) Weisberg Atid (Future) Gifts of $2,500–$4,999 Anonymous (2) Susan and Eric Fleishman Orit and Steve Fromer Barbara and Daniel Galaif Christina and Ron Gertz Karen and Dr. Mark Getelman Michelle (’84) and Randy Gold Goss Family Felicia (’87) and Dr. Jason Greenspan Jodi (’87) and Robert Groff Cathy Spencer and Scott Harris Jodi and Jeremy (’87) Karpel Amy (’87) and Jon Konheim The Landsbaum Family Beth Bair and Sean Luner Mercer Health and Benefits Tammy and Sean McKenzie Stephanie and Nick Payab Tammy Shapiro (’83) Marcy Stempler and David Dagmi Rebecca and Todd Waldman Betty and Ross Winn
Tikva (Hope) Gifts of $1,000–$2,499.00 Anonymous (2) Bank of America Pamela Blattner Rozanne and Jonathan Burstein The Cooper Family Joy and Eric Creditor The Elkins Family Janet and Jake Farber Rebekah and Howard Farber Vivian and Andres Friedman The Goldsmith Family Inbal and Ron Gonen Michele and Mitchell Kaufman Lori Klein (’81) and Rick Hasen Marcee and Kenneth Kleinman Dana and Larry (’85) Kligman Dena and Adam Klotz Noemi and Aric (’82) Lasky Lisa (’83) and Robert Leonard Sheryl (’81) and Dean Lyons Roanna (’92) and Marc Mostman Northrop Grumman Foundation Kinzie and David Oppenheim Jodi and Greg Perlman Roz and Frank Pinkus Adrienne and Rick Rothschild Lisa and Scott Saliman Darcy and Michael Savoy Laurie and David Scher Annette and Daniel Shapiro Shauna and Doug Silverstein The Stempler Family Foundation Ofelia and Yoel Wazana Suzanne and Bruce Weintraub Janice and Michael Weitz Amy (’83) and Kevin Wernick Jan and Steve Winston Mishpacha (Family) Gifts of $500–$999 Anonymous (4) Orna Abramovici Suzanne and Martin Altman The Appelbaum Family Jessica Butler and Warren Bell Osnat and Yariv Bernstein Debbie and Dr. Jason (’84) Bromberg The Kingston-Cynamon Family The Dickman Family Lauren and Bruce Epstein Exxonmobil Foundation
P13 Gifts to the 2010-2011 Heschel Fund
Fran and Neil Fagen Lillian Feldman Robin and Steven Fox Robin and Gary Gertler Maureen, Harry, and Josh (’05) Goldberg Risa and Jeffrey Goldstein Doris and Ernie Goodman Joni and Barry Greenberg Stefanie and Jonathan Greenberg Arline and Seymour Kreshek Sandra and Erez Leshem Gayle Liker Mark Liker, MD Ronnie Seaton and Lawrence Lokman Debbie and David Pill Lya and Mark Pinkus Puterman Family The Reinfeld Family Paula Riley and Steve Hall Malkie and Jason (’91) Rodin Lori and Zachary Rosenberg Meryl and Michael Russo Lisa and Daniel Sabah Melissa Sandler and Rabbi Adam Schaffer Lynn and Wolf Scheck Dr. Ronald and Nancy Schwartz Beverley and Gary Seehoff Alisha and Rabbi Ahud Sela Phyllis and Mark Shinbane Time Warner Natalie and Jordan Tolila Manuel Weiskopf Carole and James Wenger Chaverim (Friends) Gifts up to $499 Anonymous (15) Robin Levitt-Alfasi and Asher Alfasi Ronit and Yechiel Alkalay Revital Almakies Orli and Barak Almog Ofra and Isaac Alon Nilo and Amir Amoona Jenny and Yigal Avrahamy Clifford Ball Nadia and Orrei Barasch Aviva and Yuval Barazani Elle Elrom Benami and Mayan Benami April and Larry Bergenfeld Laura and Brian Berger Sonia (’02) Berkovich Brenda Bernal Yafit and Gene Bernshtein
Mojgan and Warren Binder Anat and Hagy Birman Sandra Bledy Ruth and Donald Blumkin Melanie and Jeffrey Blumkin Molly Bogad Miriam and Moti Bogler Sonia and Martin Bordo Lee and Jeremy Broekman Michelle and Robert Cait Lizzie and Max Calne Anthea and Greg Canes The Wald-Cohain Family Jeri and Ira Cohen Deborah and Robert Cohen Clarita and Sharon Cohen Serena and Allen Cohen Betty and Harvey Cohen Theresa Horbul and Alex Collins Lori and Ron Cutler Inbal and Tal Dagan Jackie and Cary Dermer Avivit and Aaron Dolgin Jennifer and Eric Dollins Melissa and Alon (’88) Dori Noreen Green Drew and S. Ian Drew Lilah and Ben Drillings Shellee and Larry (’87) Dyne Revital Hazor and Yeshayau Eibe Tal and Gil Eitan Rolly Elkins Nancy and Alan Epstein Marla and Robert Epstein Zofia Evenas Nancy Miller and Allan Feinberg Sabrina and Fernando Feldman Joanne Fine Rina and Avi Finkelstein Nurit and Marc Fischer Linda and Garry Fishman Rebekah (’81) Hirschler and Tom Franck Paula and Paul Frankel Julie and David Freeman Susan and Gordon Freeman Larry Friedman Dr. Lindia and Michael Friedman Ayalla and Sharon Gabay Vivian and Jeffrey Gaines Lisa and Joseph Gechtman Lezlie Kussin and Edward Gika Nicole and Amir Giladi Beth and Todd Gindy Rachel Gitlin
P14 Gifts to the 2010-2011 Heschel Fund
The Gochin-Lyon Family Jody and David Goffin Molly and Mark Goldberg Sara and Sharon Goldin Lesley and Larry Goldman Vera and Gerald Goldman Jason Goldman (’99) Michael Goldman (’01) Ninette Root-Golub and Larry Golub Jamie Gomer Michelle and Jerry Goodman Linda and Jeff Goodrich Julie and David Gottlieb Joyce and Adam Grant Jan and Robert Grossman Tony Guerrero Erin Guinn The Gurland Family Sylvia and Frank Gutierrez Tami and Steve Haim Orly and Ofer Halaszi Danielle Halpern Tami and Eddie Harel Maya Hersh Carolyn and Allen Hoffman Danielle and Harvey Horowitz Jennifer Isacoff Madeleine and Yossi Jakubovits Jeanne Kahn Leah and Marc Kamm Debbie and Steve Katz Sandy and Leonard Kligman Robert and Ilene Kosof and Josh Mandy and Joel Kotkin Chen and Ran Krebs Pamela and Mitchell Kreitenberg Roni and Jeff Kritzberg Bonnie and Jeff Kroh The LaMarche Family The Lapidese Family Ilene and Howard Lappin Jodi Lasker Jennifer and Adam Lasser The Latin Family Gabi Lazar Lisa and Dow Lebowski Alice and Kye Lee Nancy Blum and Roger Lemberg Jacqueline and David Levine Sharon and Uzi Levy Sharon and Roberto Litwak Keri (’91) and Mark Loventhal Samuel (’09) Lyons Connie and Noah Marco
Lana and David Marcus Justin Marcus Sherri and Alan Marcus Marla Markman Lara Martin Bella and Oded Mazor Maayan and Adi McAbian The Medina Family Craig Medina Andrea (’84) and Aaron Mendelsohn Melissa Mitchell Judith Seeds-Miller and Gary Miller Wendi and Mark Miller Sima Mizrahi Mary (’86) Mizrahi Iris and Amnon Mizrahi Hilda and Kuomers Moalmi Patricia Montgomery and Pete McCabe Vered Ban and Yoav Nagar Ayelet and Gil Naor Northwestern Mutual Foundation Roseanna Ohanian Doris and Hector Ortiz The Ouvrier Family Leor Paley Jody and Sebastian Passanisi Jill and Steven Pearl Pearlman Family Rosa Lee and Gary Pechersky The Perel Family Sharon and Zeev Perez Shara and Phillip Peters Debbie Garcia Phillips and Ralph Phillips Simone Phillips-Keir Susan Pasternak and Larry Picus Prudential Foundation Shari and Morris Ramsey Jamie and Adam Rappoport Holly and Deven Rasey Bina and Max Ravid Kathy and Peter Reynolds Heidi and Greg Rich Lisa Rodnunsky Simone and Ron Roland Lori and Barry Rose Vivian and Elliot Rosenberg Yael and Fred Rosenbloom Susan Black and Chuck Ross Estelle Rothstein Adele and Alan Rubin Andi Rubinstein Erika and Jeff Rudner Tammy and Michael Sabag
P15 Gifts to the 2010-2011 Heschel Fund
Cara and Robert Sagal Kathy and Louis Salseda Ivanka Samuelson Felix Sanchez Rosaura and Juan Santamaria Lorena Santillan Lynne and Mark Schaffer Debra and Scott Schaffer Sara and Kevin Scharff Taly Peretz and Daniel Schochet Sheila and Peter Schwartz Eydie and Howard Schwartz Marion and Cantor Avrum Schwartz Sheila and Martin Seaton Rita and Nadav Sela Lynn and Scott Shapiro Gail and Stephen Shapiro Lauren and Anton Sher Deborah and Sergio Shkurovich Odelia and Daniel Shoham Linda Siag Stacey Siegel Beth and Edward Silverman Teresa and Robert Silverstein Slater Family Foundation Ann and Josh Sorotzkin Barbara and Arthur Starr Tamara and Amit Stavinsky Linda Stephenson Stephanie and David Streja
Lisa and Jonathan Strickler The Subar Family Jessica (’85) Supowitz Lili and Anthony Surkin Orly Talmor Melanie and Richard Tasoff Marjorie and Nolan Thompson Rodel Tobar Raquel and Steven Trifon Judy and Mark Tzalka Anat and Chagay Tzur Ted Wachtel Therri Donnelly-Wall and Rick Wall Allison and Justin Ward Barbara and Donald Weinberg Lee Weinstein Rita and Jerry Weiser Sophia Weiskopf Sue and Jack Weiss Tom Lapideses Grandmother Claudia and Neil Wenger Osnat Gdalyahou and Lior Werner Leora Wien Marjorie and Larry Winick Katrina and Ted Wolfe Shelley Wolfe Alycia and William Wood Brenda and Douglas Workman Efrat Yakobi-Gafni and Meir Yakobi
High Schools and colleges of our Graduates We are proud to report that graduating seniors of Heschel’s 2011 class were accepted to the following high schools. Graduates of the class of 2007 are attending the finest universities and colleges: High Schools Albert Einstein Academy Calabasas High School Campbell Hall Chaminade High School Champs Charter High School of the Arts Harvard-Westlake School Jewish Community High School of the Bay Milken Community High School New Community Jewish High School Oakwood School Santa Susana High School Viewpoint School
Universities and Colleges University of Arizona Boston University Brown University Cal Poly (Pomona,San Luis Obispo) University of California (Berkeley, Davis, Los Angeles, San Diego) Chapman College Columbia College of Music Columbia University Drew University Hofstra University University of Indiana Loyola Marymount University McGill University Miami University, Ohio
University of Michigan MIT Oberlin College University of Oregon Parsons New School for Design Pierce College San Francisco State Santa Barbara City College Sarah Lawrence College Sonoma State University of Southern California Syracuse University Tufts University Wellesley College University of Wisconsin Wittenberg University
P16 2010–2011 GIFTS TO HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate all contributions made to Heschel by the following individuals, families, foundations, and organizations. GIFTS OF $50,000+ Anonymous (1) Doretta and Jona Goldrich, The Goldrich Family Foundation Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles GIFTS OF $36,000–$49,999 The Marcia Israel Foundation GIFTS OF $18,000–$35,999 Rebekah and Howard Farber Suzi and Dr. George Fischmann, Fischmann Family Foundation Heschel Day School Parent Organization Ellie and Mark Lainer, Mark and Eleanor Lainer Fund Warren and Elaine Breslow Family Foundation GIFTS OF $10,000–$17,999 The Adelson Family Christine Benchay Monique Blum and Joe Penner Alyce and Philip de Toledo DeLeT Ann and Robert Irmas, The Audrey & Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation Lynne and Jeff (’82) Lainer GIFTS OF $5,000–$9,999 Ron Blanc Wendi and Mark Dyne, Mark Dyne Family Charitable Foundation Susan and Eric Fleishman Barbara and Daniel Galaif Karen and Mark Getelman Michelle (’84) and Randy Gold Goss Family Susan and Howard Groff Michele and Ted Kaplan Lani (’84) and Jeff Kreshek Lisa Lainer-Fagan (’81) and Brian Fagan Susan and Howard Mandel Tammy and Sean McKenzie Milken Family Foundation Roanna (’92) and Marc Mostman Barbra and Paul (’84) Neinstein Stacy (’82) and Bryan Palbaum Kim and Darryl Schall Amanda and Jeremy Schwartz Neil Schwartz Tammy Shapiro (’83) Stephanie and Michael (’85) Weisberg Janice and Michael Weitz Carol Weitz
Renee Weitz Betty and Ross Winn GIFTS OF $2,500–$4,999 Anonymous (1) The Cooper Family Janet and Jake Farber Vivian and Andres Friedman Orit and Steve Fromer Robin and Gary Gertler Christina and Ron Gertz Felicia (’87) and Dr. Jason Greenspan Jodi (’87) and Robert Groff Cathy Spencer and Scott Harris Jodi and Jeremy (’87) Karpel Michele and Mitchell Kaufman Dena and Adam Klotz Amy (’87) and Jon Konheim Susan Kussin and Gregory Bordo The Landsbaum Family Beth Bair and Sean Luner Sheryl (’81) and Dean Lyons Joni and Jeff Marine Mercer Health and Benefits Karen Feinstein-Michiels and Bill Michiels Stephanie and Nick Payab Pearlman, Borska & Wax Jodi and Greg Perlman Price Foundation Shapiro Family Tuition Assistance Endowment Fund Marcy Stempler and David Dagmi The Stempler Family Foundation Rebecca and Todd Waldman Ofelia and Yoel Wazana GIFTS OF $1,000–$2,499 Anonymous (1) Sophie and Alan Alpert Suzanne and Martin Altman Bank of America Margo Barber Yafit and Gene Bernshtein Pamela Blattner Debbie and Dr. Jason (’84) Bromberg Rozanne and Jonathan Burstein California United Bank Ronit and Michael Cohen Faith and Jonathan Cookler Joy and Eric Creditor Sylvie and Mark Deutsch The Dickman Family The Elkins Family
Shawney and Richard Fine Paula and Paul Frankel Sharon and Bruce Gersh Maureen, Harry and Josh (’05) Goldberg The Goldsmith Family Inbal and Ron Gonen Dr. Ora and Lance Gordon Judy and Michael Greenfeld Lori Klein (’81) and Rick Hasen Marcee and Kenneth Kleinman Dana and Larry (’85) Kligman Pamela and Mitchell Kreitenberg Sandra and Larry Kussin Noemi and Aric (’82) Lasky Lisa (’83) and Robert Leonard Shari and Jerry Mitchell and Family Bonnie and Jack Neinstein Northrop Grumman Foundation Kinzie and David Oppenheim The Ouvrier Family Lya and Mark Pinkus Roz and Frank Pinkus Phyllis and Stephen Port Lori and Zachary Rosenberg Adrienne and Rick Rothschild Meryl and Michael Russo Lisa and Daniel Sabah Saint John’s Emergency Medicine Specialists Lisa and Scott Saliman Darcy and Michael Savoy Laurie and David Scher Lynn and Scott Shapiro Annette and Daniel Shapiro Madeleine and Tom Sherak Phyllis and Mark Shinbane Shauna and Doug Silverstein Tamara and Amit Stavinsky Suzanne and Bruce Weintraub Janis and J.D. Weiss Amy (’83) and Kevin Wernick Jan and Steve Winston GIFTS OF $500–$999 Anonymous (4) Orna Abramovici Robin Levitt-Alfasi and Asher Alfasi The Appelbaum Family Jenny and Yigal Avrahamy Nancy and Scott Beiser Jessica Butler and Warren Bell Donna and Ron Bender Osnat and Yariv Bernstein Michael Blum
P17 2010–2011 GIFTS TO HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL
Michelle and Robert Cait Lizzie and Max Calne Anthea and Greg Canes Bobbie and Lee Clark The Wald-Cohain Family The Kingston-Cynamon Family Nancy and Alan Epstein Marla and Robert Epstein Lauren and Bruce Epstein Exxonmobil Foundation Fran and Neil Fagen Lillian Feldman Nurit and Marc Fischer Linda and Garry Fishman Robin and Steven Fox Sylvia and Richard Friedman Vivian and Jeffrey Gaines The Gochin-Lyon Family Molly and Mark Goldberg Lesley and Larry Goldman Risa and Jeffrey Goldstein Doris and Ernie Goodman Stefanie and Jonathan Greenberg Joni and Barry Greenberg Jan and Robert Grossman Orly and Ofer Halaszi Nicole and Ronny Hay Martin Horwitz The Jenny Jones Foundation Chen and Ran Krebs Arline and Seymour Kreshek Bonnie and Jeff Kroh Rikki and Marc Ladenheim Ilene and Howard Lappin Sheila and Martin Lasky Nadine and Steven Lavender Sandra and Erez Leshem Gayle Liker Mark Liker, MD Ronnie Seaton and Lawrence Lokman Keri (’91) and Mark Loventhal Rochelle and Michael Mallen Maayan and Adi McAbian Allyn and Kevin Miller Hilda and Kuomers Moalmi Jolynne and Jay Orringer Brana and Bob Paster Sara and Sol Pearlman Nancy and David Perren Debbie and David Pill Puterman Family Anne and David Rainer The Reinfeld Family
Kathy and Peter Reynolds Paula Riley and Steve Hall Malkie and Jason (’91) Rodin Elaine and Lee Rosen Vivian and Elliot Rosenberg Ann and Sam Rubinfeld Erika and Jeff Rudner Grisel and Jeffrey Rusheen Rabbi Adam Schaffer and Melissa Sandler Lynn and Wolf Scheck Dr. Ronald and Nancy Schwartz Beverley and Gary Seehoff Alisha and Rabbi Ahud Sela Lauren and Anton Sher Deborah and Sergio Shkurovich Odelia and Daniel Shoham Bonnie Smigel-Derin and Greg Derin Socal Robotics Forum–SCRRF David Sturges Time Warner Natalie and Jordan Tolila Revital Louk Vaknin and Yehuda Vaknin Valley Beth Shalom Barbara and Donald Weinberg Manuel Weiskopf Carole and James Wenger Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP GIFTS UP TO $499.99 Anonymous (14 ) Sheila and Howard Agranat Julie and Paul Agranat Eileen Agranat Aida and Ramin Akhavan Ronit and Yechiel Alkalay Revital Almakies Orli and Barak Almog Ofra and Isaac Alon Nilo and Amir Amoona Ruth Ash Doron Averbuch Michele and Jason Balaban Clifford Ball Nadia and Orrei Barasch Aviva and Yuval Barazani Pearl and Martin Bass Phyllis and Sanford Beim Elle Elrom Benami and Mayan Benami April and Larry Bergenfeld Rona and Roger Berger Laura and Brian Berger Sonia (’02) Berkovich Ilene and Dennis Berman
Brenda Bernal Mojgan and Warren Binder Anat and Hagy Birman Adrienne and Efrem Birman Sandra Bledy Ruth and Donald Blumkin Melanie and Jeffrey Blumkin Kari Steinberg and Jeffrey Bockian Molly Bogad Miriam and Moti Bogler Bolton and Company Harriet and Harvey Bookstein Sonia and Martin Bordo Karen and Ron Brigel Carol and Mark Brim Vicki Briskman Gloria Brodie Lee and Jeremy Broekman Donna and Mike Bromberg Sally and Robert Brooks Susan Brooks Cameo Wind Creative Management, Inc. Camp Kinneret Cars 4 Causes Katy Chevalier Deborah and Robert Cohen Jeri and Ira Cohen Esther and Jack Cohen Clarita and Sharon Cohen Sylviane and Moshe Cohen Serena and Allen Cohen Betty and Harvey Cohen Carol and Morley Cohn Theresa Horbul and Alex Collins Elana Lukoff and Martin Coren Randi Curhan Lori and Ron Cutler Inbal and Tal Dagan Michelle Dangott Francee and Howard Davine Jackie and Cary Dermer Avivit and Aaron Dolgin Jennifer and Eric Dollins Melissa and Alon (’88) Dori Dougherty Dental Corporation Noreen Green Drew and S. Ian Drew Lilah and Ben Drillings Drivewise Auto Inc. Shellee and Larry (’87) Dyne Audrey Dyne Lenore and Mitchell Egers Sue and Gordon Ehrlich Revital Hazor and Yeshayau Eibe
P18 2010–2011 GIFTS TO HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL
Tal and Gil Eitan Kathy and Miki Elbogen Rolly Elkins Lawrence and Ellyn Elson Zofia Evenas Nancy Miller and Allan Feinberg Sabrina and Fernando Feldman Joanne Fine Ruth Fine Galit Finkelstein Rina and Avi Finkelstein Fleetwood Limousine LTD. Steven J. Flesch D.D.S Shani and Richard Foster Mirelle and Mauricio Fox Rebekah (’81) Hirschler and Tom Franck Julie and David Freeman Susan and Gordon Freeman Larry Friedman Dr. Lindia and Michael Friedman Barbara and Frank Fromer Sandra Kossacoff and Howard Fullman, MD Ayalla and Sharon Gabay Laurie and Meir Gabbai Harlee and Alan Gasmer Amy and Stephen Gaylon Lisa and Joseph Gechtman Becky and Josef Gellmann Arie and Jeffrey Gersh Robbie and Saul Gershkowitz Lezlie Kussin and Edward Gika Nicole and Amir Giladi Marjorie Gilberg Mirit Gilbert Beth and Todd Gindy Caren Gitlin Rachel Gitlin Jennifer and Lionel Glancy Sharon and Herbert Glaser Jody and David Goffin Bette Goldberg Sara and Sharon Goldin Vera and Gerald Goldman, Jason Goldman (’99) Michael Goldman (’01) Ninette Root-Golub and Larry Golub Jamie Gomer Michelle and Jerry Goodman Linda and Jeff Goodrich Adele and Ivor Gordon Wendy Gordon Toby and Michael Gorelick Beth and Jan Goren Julie and David Gottlieb
Julee Gould Joyce and Adam Grant Suzy Greenberg Ian Greenstein Toba and Earl Greinetz Linda and Lawrence Gross Emily and Greg Grossman Tony Guerrero Erin Guinn The Gurland Family Caroline and Steven Gurland Sylvia and Frank Gutierrez Tami and Steve Haim Debra and Barry Halpern Danielle Halpern Tami and Eddie Harel Micki Harris Renee and Michael Hayman Maya Hersh Sandra and Robert Hershenson Miriam Prum Hess and Mark Hess Janet Semple-Hess and Larry Hess Carolyn and Allen Hoffman Jena Holtzer Danielle and Harvey Horowitz Mary Ann and Stewart Horwitz Mary Hudson Barbara Isacoff Jennifer Isacoff Nirrit Ishaaya Madeleine and Yossi Jakubovits Jewish Federation Valley Alliance Angela and Dave Jones Jeanne Kahn Leah and Marc Kamm Abby and Marvin Kanter Cantor Philip and Rosanne Kaplan Diane and Jeffrey Karpel Debbie and Steve Katz Lynn and Bruce Kaufman Kids In Need Foundation Sandy and Leonard Kligman Belinda and Jeffrey Kobulnick Jackie Kolchins Lois and Steve Kolker Robert and Ilene Kosof and Josh Mandy and Joel Kotkin Roni and Jeff Kritzberg The LaMarche Family Claire and Ellis Landsbaum The Lapidese Family Robin and Bill Lappen Jodi Lasker
Jennifer and Adam Lasser Luisa Latham and Arnold Bryman The Latin Family Gabi Lazar Lisa and Dow Lebowski Alice and Kye Lee Nancy Blum and Roger Lemberg Reesa and Paul Lessler Maya Benoliel-Levi and Kobi Levi Jacqueline and David Levine Lori and Michael Levine Sharon and Uzi Levy Roya and Alan Lewis Sharon and Roberto Litwak Sandra Lokman Limor Dakik and Uri Losycer Lisa and Howard Luber Stephanie Luros-Gilbert and Joyce Gilbert Samuel (’09) Lyons Nidia and Harold Mandel Connie and Noah Marco Lana and David Marcus Justin Marcus Sherri and Alan Marcus Marla Markman Lara Martin Bella and Oded Mazor Micky and William McAbian The Medina Family Craig Medina Andrea (’84) and Aaron Mendelsohn Metaforce Michael C’s Optical Melissa Mitchell Wendi and Mark Miller Judith Seeds-Miller and Gary Miller Barbara and John Mindle Cindy and Ricky Mintz Janet and Jeff Mintz Dalia and Darren Mitchell Sima Mizrahi Mary (’86) Mizrahi Iris and Amnon Mizrahi Patricia Montgomery and Pete McCabe Judy and Leslie Morris Betty Moss Debra and Scott Mund Sheryl Myerson Vered Ban and Yoav Nagar Ayelet and Gil Naor Shira and Joseph Navon New Community Jewish High School Betty Newman
P19 2010–2011 GIFTS TO HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Roseanna Ohanian Julie Ordin Organized Sports Doris and Hector Ortiz Michael Palache Joyce and Phil Palbaum Leor Paley Jody and Sebastian Passanisi The Paul Family Fund Jill and Steven Pearl Pearlman Family Rosa Lee and Gary Pechersky Joan Peltin Marlene Penny The Perel Family Sharon and Zeev Perez Shara and Phillip Peters Debbie Garcia Phillips and Ralph Phillips Simone Phillips-Keir Susan Pasternak and Larry Picus Sue and Richard Polep Joanna and Moses Port Barbara and Martin Port Marilyn and Neil Port Prudential Foundation Terry and Allan Putterman Shari and Morris Ramsey Emy and Jerry Raphael Jamie and Adam Rappoport Holly and Deven Rasey Bina and Max Ravid Heidi and Greg Rich David Robbins Susan and Fred Rodin*(z”l) Lisa Rodnunsky Simone and Ron Roland Lori and Barry Rose Ruthee and Marc Rose Michelle and Greg Rosen Madelaine and Richard Rosenberg Yael and Fred Rosenbloom Helene Rosenzweig and Richard Bock Susan Black and Chuck Ross Estelle Rothstein Adele and Alan Rubin Tilly and Dan Rubinstein Andi Rubinstein Tammy and Michael Sabag Rica and Victor Sabah Leslie and Daniel Sackheim Joanne Sackheim Cara and Robert Sagal
Kathy and Louis Salseda Ivanka Samuelson Felix Sanchez Anita Sandler Rosaura and Juan Santamaria Lorena Santillan Schacter Orthodontics Lynne and Mark Schaffer Debra and Scott Schaffer Sara and Kevin Scharff Taly Peretz and Daniel Schochet Rachel and Dr. Charles Schwartz Nancy and Randy Schwartz Sheila and Peter Schwartz Linda Schwartz Eileen and Art Schwartz Eydie and Howard Schwartz Marion and Cantor Avrum Schwartz Eva Schwarz Sheila and Martin Seaton Susan and Lucian Seifert Rita and Nadav Sela Lauri Shafer Gail and Stephen Shapiro Peggy and Burton Sharpe Debra Shear David Sherwood Sandra and William Shinbane Jody Kussin and Steven Shoptaw Linda Siag Stacey Siegel Geri Sigel Nanette and Jeff Sigel Ethne and Greg Silberg Beth and Edward Silverman Teresa and Robert Silverstein Susan and Walter Siporin Rochelle and Marv Skolnick Slater Family Foundation Eleanor and Larry Sloan Solomon, Winnett & Rosenfield Ann and Josh Sorotzkin Sandra and Michael Spector Nori and Robert Spiro Iris and Reuven Spivak Marilyn Springer Barbara and Arthur Starr Debbie Steinhardt Linda Stephenson Beverly and Burton Sterman Julie and David Sternberg Beryl and Mark Stevens Stephanie and David Streja
Lisa and Jonathan Strickler The Subar Family Lina and Mordo Suchov Jessica (’85) Supowitz and Steve Cohen Lili and Anthony Surkin Ali Sykes Orly Talmor Melanie and Richard Tasoff Temple Ramat Zion Jake Teplitzky Marjorie and Nolan Thompson Rodel Tobar Gloria Toplitt Raquel and Steven Trifon Judy and Mark Tzalka Anat and Chagay Tzur Ted Wachtel Therri Donnelly-Wall and Rick Wall Robin and Sheldon Wallach Allison and Justin Ward Talia Wazana Margarita and Avi Wazana Shari and Michael Weiner Beverly Weinfeld Lee Weinstein Rita and Jerry Weiser Sophia Weiskopf Tom Lapideses Grandmother (Barbara Weiss) Sue and Jack Weiss Elizabeth and Larry Weiss Rita and Martin Wenger Claudia and Neil Wenger Osnat Gdalyahou and Lior Werner Barbara Wexler Leora Wien Felice and Douglas Williams Marjorie and Larry Winick Katrina and Ted Wolfe Bev and Bob Wolfe Shelley Wolfe Alycia and William Wood Brenda and Douglas Workman Laurel and Jeffrey Wruble Efrat Yakobi-Gafni and Meir Yakobi Ivy and Jeffrey Zebrack Michelle and Gideon Zelermyer Judy and Steve Zimmerman
P20 ways of giving to heschel Every gift to Heschel Day School makes a difference to our children and strengthens our community. For information on giving gifts, including matching gifts, stocks, or other appreciated assets, please contact our Office of Advancement. Charitable gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
The Heschel Fund Giving to the Heschel Fund is our annual obligation in supporting the school. Contributions to the Heschel Fund augment the school’s current operating budget, helping us hire and retain a dedicated faculty, respond to new technologies, provide an excellent visual and performing arts department, offer a competitive athletics program, invest in our campus, and support professional development. Every gift, regardless of size, matters. We are grateful to our Board, Staff, and Faculty who consistently give at a 100% participation level, and we encourage all individuals and families to contribute.
Endowment Funds Endowment funds are our safeguard for the school’s long-term well-being. An endowment is a fund in which the principal is protected in perpetuity while a small percentage of the interest income is available to be applied to areas of need. To honor our upcoming 40th anniversary in the 2011-2012 school year, Heschel will launch an endowment campaign in order to build a fund that will help secure our future and that will ensure a Heschel education for Jewish students in the community.
Capital Campaign Capital giving enables Heschel to build new facilities and to refurbish existing structures. In the spring, we initiated a capital project to renovate classrooms and finished five in the summer following the school year. The class of 2011 made a generous gift to Heschel, which will be used to create a new Middle School Quad with a bench and grass for outdoor lunches. Heschel was also the recipient from the Farber family to build a sukkah and terrace off the Lunch Pavilion, which is in our capital plan for 2011–2012. We welcome individuals and families to explore with us potential projects that are meaningful to them. We are particularly hopeful for gifts to fund the renewal of additional classrooms.
Tradition • Character • Community
קהילה אישיות מסורת Accreditations: California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC), BJE:Builders of Jewish Education, Partner of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Affiliations: National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Educational Records Bureau (ERB), The Jewish Community Day School Network (RAVSAK), Partnership for Jewish Excellence (PEJE) Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School, a community Jewish day school, provides a rich dual-curricular education that encourages independent and critical thinking, lifelong learning, self-awareness, and compassion. In partnership with our families, we inspire our students to become active, dedicated, ethical, and informed citizens and leaders who are committed to Israel and the vitality of the Jewish people.
17701 Devonshire Street, Northridge CA 91325 tel 818.368.5781 www.heschel.com