Annual Report 11-12

Ida Crown Jewish Academy

Annual Report 2011-2012

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Inspiring bnei & bnot Torah to thrive in the modern world

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Dear Academy Friends and Supporters: Seventy years ago, the Academy opened its doors for the very first time with just 42 students in grades 7, 8 and 9. Since then, more than 4000 students have graduated from our school—recipients of an outstanding Jewish and general education. We were then, and we continue to be today, dedicated to preparing young men and women for a life of Torah and contribution to society as our vision statement heralds: “Inspiring bnei and bnot Torah to thrive in the modern world.”

Yet, as we remain true to the vision of our founders, we continue to innovate and find ways to be more effective and more inspiring.

It is therefore my pleasure to present you with our first annual report, highlighting many of the milestones of this past school year.

Join us in the nachas of knowing that our students are prepared for the next stage of life—scoring on par or above some of the most competitive schools in the areas of math, science, English and history. Learn about the accomplishments of our students in Judaic studies, of the more than 80 percent who are

Message from the Dean “as we remain true to the vision of our founders, we continue to innovate and find ways to be more effective and more inspiring.”

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Academy Faculty

continuing their studies in Israel, and those who have won major academic competitions, from Talmud to the Intel Science Talent Search.

Our teachers continue to find news ways to touch the hearts, minds and souls of our children. We are so proud of the work they have done to revise the Tanach, math and science curriculum and look forward to their continued experimentation with “blended learning,” differentiated instruction and research-based teaching.

They are the finest faculty in Chicago, and it is my privilege to work alongside them.

Behind so much that is important and influential in our school, is our strategic plan. Developed in partnership with our lay leadership, this plan has helped us set our sights high and plan for the future.

Whether in the areas of professional faculty, student achievement, curriculum or development, the Academy is recognized nationally for our commitment to excellence and growth.

Thank you for partnering with us as we educate the next generation of Jewish leaders. Your continued support is not only gratifying, but has been essential to the success of our school and the education of our children.

B’virkat HaTorah,

Rabbi Leonard A. Matanky, Ph.D. (ICJA class of ‘76)

From athletics to academics, this past year at Ida Crown Jewish Academy was one of astounding growth and achievement.

Reflections from 2011-2012 In academics, our students’ accomplishments rival or exceed those of any college-preparatory school in the nation. To name just a few notable achievements:

• 6 students were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program: 1 national merit scholar, 2 finalists, 3 commended • 21 seniors were Illinois State Scholars • 26 students passed the Jerusalem Exam, an advanced test of Hebrew and Jewish knowledge

• 1 senior was a semi-finalist in The Intel Science Talent Search, the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition

• 1student took second place in the international Ulpaniada girls math competition in Jerusalem

• 40 candidates from Illinois in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

• 7 students in Honors’ Talmud placed in the top 10 spots in Yeshiva University’s national girls’ Bekiut competition, with 2 tying for 1st

In athletics, our teams were recognized locally and nationally as formidable competitors. Against all odds, the varsity boys’ wrestling team and the varsity girls’ basketball team became Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Regional Champions in the same week. This is the first time in the school’s history that any team won the regional championship game and likely the first time that any Jewish day school took that title twice in the same season (Read more about athletics on page 6).

And nationally—whether through AIPAC, Panim el Panim, Write On For Israel or Model UN—our students were recognized for their character and commitment to community.

Add to these accomplishments all the personal achievements attained by every student at ICJA throughout the year: the first moment that a student from a public school understands a Rashi; an “A” on a math test from a student in our peer mentoring program; a solo in the girls’ choir from a student who never sang in public; a few words coaxed from the mouth a Keshet buddy; and the first goal from a freshman on the girls’ soccer team.

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• 1student selected for the Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel.

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25/92 graduating seniors were accepted to university honors programs

THE class of 2012 has been accepted to the finest programs in Israel & to the finest universities Barnard College, Binghamton University, Boston University, Bradley University, Brandeis University, George Washington University, Indiana University, New York University, Princeton University, Stern College, Touro College, University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, Washington University, Yale University, Yeshiva University

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While the challenge of creating an outstanding dual curriculum is great, the success of our graduates proves that our faculty and administration have been more than successful.

Countless alumni both in our formal alumni survey and informally have noted that heading to college after four years of rigorous academics from early in the morning

Students prepared for college until nearly 6PM at night has made them uniquely prepared to manage their time and courses in university.

More than that, among a national movement of concern over whether high school students are prepared for college, Ida Crown Jewish Academy is ahead of the curve in ensuring that our students leave with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

Over the last four years, our math department has implemented the ACT’s QualityCore instructional improvement program, designed to ensure that the outcomes of math courses are aligned with essential postsecondary skills.

QualityCore provides research-based educational resources to shape rigorous course content and improve outcomes.

In science, students in biology, chemistry and physics have followed a QualityCore curriculum for the past three years. Both the math and science spring final exams are QualityCore exams.

“We have synced our instruction with what colleges say a rigorous college-prep education should be,” says Dr. Jeremy Kahan, assistant principal of curriculum and instruction.

The new curriculum allows faculty and administration to track overall student improvement each year. The final exam scores in both math and the sciences have improved from year to year among ICJA students. Additionally, the administration tracks each individual student’s progress through the standardized Explore, PLAN and ACT exams. Results from those exams have repeatedly shown that ICJA Phenomenal AP Results students are improving their scores Academy students took 116 Advanced individually, while students who Placement tests in 11 different subjects this enter high school behind grade level past spring. Their results were on par with the in college preparedness are able to top high schools in the nation. A score of 3 is catch up with their peers over time. passing and is the average score in all tests.

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS REACHING ALL BENCHMARKS AND RANGE OF SCHOOL PERFORMANCE (Class of 2011) Source: Chicago Tribune, 11/11/10 KEY: Lowest achieving school CPS

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West Cook

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78.8% (Northside Prep) 16.1%

36.1% 33.2%

17.2% 14.4%

South Cook 0.7%

61.8% (New Trier)

29.6% 33.7%

15.4%

DuPage

51.9%

31.3%

1.6% 10.7%

McHenry 3.2%

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57.4%

31.8%

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62% (+ full Judaic Studies program) Only 38% on track when entered ICJA

Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC English Language European History Physics (2 subjects) Psychology US History Chemistry

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professional faculty

Academy faculty have always participated in professional development programming, but through On the Mark!, the I C JA S t rat eg i c P l a n fo r 2 1 C e n t u r y L e a r n i n g programming is more standardized and focused than ever. Newer While every institution proudly touts its successes, at Ida Crown Jewish Academy we teachers, who have worked at the Academy for five years or less have the data to signify our achievements and inform us of areas of concern. have an assigned mentor who collaborates with them. More experienced teachers On the Mark! ICJA’s Strategic Plan for 21st Century Learning, now in its third year, has develop specific, attainable goals for each school year with their department chair, made an impact in every facet of school life--from curriculum to finances. Following and periodic meetings ensure that these goals are met. Teachers also meet in teams to are some of the areas we have focused on for the 2011-2012 school year. pursue professional growth together. st

Student Achievement

This year graduating seniors participated in a thorough exit interview with Rabbi Louis Fliegelman, director of guidance. Students gave feedback on the guidance program and insights on college readiness in order to identify key strengths and areas of improvement for future students. Rabbi Fliegelman has also developed a matrix of Jewish life at colleges to which our students apply, informing parents of programs, davening and kosher food service available. Over 80 percent of our seniors chose schools that meet our benchmarks of having a strong Jewish life.

Additionally, Rabbi Matanky was a key leader in an initiative between North American Jewish high schools and schools in Israel (pictured above).

This year, dozens of representatives from American high schools and Israel programs met in Israel for a conference focusing on improving communication between the schools and increasing enrollment of American high school students in Israel programs. (Read more about how we are better preparing students for college on page 4-5.)

curriculum

Each year On the Mark! focuses on two subjects for curriculum development. We have partnered with outside consultants and faculty leaders to improve subjects areas based on field standards. Past subjects have included math, tefillah, Tanach and science. We will further develop the science curriculum and also focus on the Nach curriculum during the upcoming year.

Last year after three years of aligning the ICJA math curriculum with the ACT Quality Core standards, math department faculty condensed course levels to assure that more Academy students are on track for college math. We are pleaseed to announce that the Quality Core test results, taken at the end of the 2011-2012 school year as the final exam, show significant gains in the number of students who are at or above national standards for college readiness.

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PERCENTAGE OF FRESHMEN WHO MET OR EXCEEDED QUALITY CORE BENCHMARK OF COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS IN MATH

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2010: 57%

2011: 69%

2012: 88%

fiscal viability

Through the Jewish United Fund, we are participating in a Financial Benchmarking Project, led by the University School Partnership of Yeshiva University, that helped us identify ways to increase revenue (see pages 15-17).

stakeholder surveys

As part of On the Mark!, we regularly survey our stakeholders, using both Measuring Success, LLC, an independent company who administers the survey to day schools participating in a PEJE (Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education) initiative and Yeshiva University.

Surveys this past year included:

Our second parent survey A faculty survey An alumni survey of graduates from 1999-2009 A student survey Some results from the parent survey are at right. (Peer school statistics are provided

by Measuring Success.

From finances to curriculum, the On the Mark! ICJA’s Strategic Plan for 21st Century Learning is guiding ICJA’s community to further the mission of academic excellence for all students. Consulting funding for the plan is provided by a joint grant from the Institute for University School Partnership of the Center for the Jewish Future of Yeshiva University and PEJE (Partner for Excellence in Jewish Education). ICJA is one of only a handful of day schools nationwide participating in this joint initiative.

PARENTS WHO STRONGLY AGREE THAT OUR GRADUATES ARE PREPARED FOR NEXT-LEVEL INSTITUTIONS

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ICJA 2008: 36%

ICJA 2011: 45%

Peer Schools: 36%

PARENTS AND ALUMNI WHO STRONGLY AGREE THAT OUR MATH PROGRAM IS EXCELLENT

ICJA Parents 2008: 26% ICJA Parents 2011: 37%

ICJA Alumni: 35.5%

Peer Schools: 32%

PARENTS AND ALUMNI WHO STRONGLY AGREE THAT OUR EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES ARE EXCELLENT

30 25 20 15 10 5 0

ICJA Parents 2008: 13% ICJA Parents 2011: 25% ICJA Alumni: 33.1

Peer Schools: 17%

This year in sports was unprecedented for ICJA! Two varsity athletic teams, the wrestling team and the varsity girls’ basketball team, both won the regional championship title.

Both teams’ achievement is especially impressive, considering the rigorous double curriculum the athletes complete, limiting the amount of time they spend training. The wrestling win comes five years after IHSA officials agreed to schedule the regional competition on Saturday night so that the Academy could compete.

The varsity wrestlers also won the YU Henry Wittenberg Wrestling Invitational for the 8th time, scoring more points than any team in tournament history.

Adding to these accomplishments were other exciting seasons among numerous Aces athletic teams. Tennis and fencing were added to our already impressive roster of teams, and nascent teams like soccer, cross country and baseball all continued to strengthen the Aces’ reputation in the Chicago-area high school sports arena.

Go Aces!

The new Aces fencing team with the Highland Park fencers following a meet

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The Aces baseball team took 3rd place in the Columbus Baseball Invitational and wrapped up their conference season on a high note, defeating Northtown 13-6 with clutch hitting.

The Aces wrestlers after winning regionals

The Lady Aces after winning regionals

The girls’ soccer team had their strongest season yet, with the girls winning the majority of conference games

Students Shine in the Arts at the Academy

ICJA band performing at the Scholarship Dinner

Winners of the Bonnie Dayan a�h Fund for the Arts Competition

Academy girls presented The Wizard of Oz in two full house shows

The award-winning literary magazine included student poetry, prose, photography and art

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Academy Alumni

Reunions More than 50 people gathered at Shallots Bistro for the ICJA Class of 2002 reunion in June. The alumni had a chance to catch up with friends from around the country and ICJA staff. Thanks to chairs Michael Shiner and Tamara Ashman for a great program.

Every year ICJA organizes a 10 year and 25 year reunion for our alumni.

We’re looking forward to next year’s class of 2003 and class of 1987 reunions, with dates to be determined.

For information about class reunions, contact Jane Best at jbest@icja.org.

“Chances are great that you have not yet realized all the ways that Ida Crown has enriched your lives and how it will continue to do so in the future... Little did I realize that, when I sat where you are today 10 years ago, Ida Crown had already introduced me to my future husband, kallah teacher and family rav. In addition to facilitating lifelong friendships during the past four years, Ida Crown has prepared you to become the future parents, scientists, artists, writers, educators, consultants, doctors and lawyers that you will become.”

~Dr. Leah (Panich) Finkel (‘02), speaking to our 2012 graduates

alumni trivia

Follow us on Facebook for updates on what’s happening at ICJA, including sports news and alumni trivia. We regularly post fabulous old photos from your past and invite you to tag your friends. Win prizes like our alumni decal, sweatshirts and more by correctly answering weekly alumni trivia questions.

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coming to a town near you

This year we hope to organize alumni gatherings near you, in cities with concentrated numbers of Academy alumni. Stay tuned for programs in New York, Florida and Jerusalem. For more information, email icjanews@icja.org.

Share your Simcha!

Mazal tov! Let us know when you have a simcha, and we’ll post your news in our newsletter and for new babies, send you a onesie. Email icjanews@icja.org

Thank You to Our 2011-2012 Annual campaign donors $10,000+

Anonymous * (2) Susan and Joseph Ament * Jo and Jonah Bruck * Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation Crown Family Foundation Liz and Mitch Dayan * Delecia and Rabbi Morris Esformes * Leonard Friedman Sharon and Seth Gillman * Dr. Sharon Sholiton and Dr. Jeffrey Goldberger * Barbara and George Hanus * Hochberg and Lowenstein Families * Miriam and Louis Kolom Harry and Sadie Lasky Foundation * Michelle and Brian Levinson * Bethia Straus and Paul Quintas * Rosenfield Family Foundation * Gale and Eric Rothner * Leslie and Tom Silverstein *

$9999-$5000

Anonymous * Joan and Shael Bellows * Jane and Eddie Best * Vivian and Nathan Bloch *

Debbie and Sanford Bokor Drs. Sherri and Jeff Bressman * Regina and Ernie Goldberger * Debbie and Robert Hartman * Dr. Abraham Hoffer Sheldon & Pearl Leibowitz Foundation * Integra Healthcare Equipment Sue and David Strulowitz * * Society of Patrons Member

Trauring Family Trust * Dr. Richard Tresley Chellie and Yankee Wilensky *

$4999-$1800

Anonymous * (3) Ora and Maury Aaron * Rebecca and Jeremy Amster * Robin and Yossi Azaraf * Dr. Myra Rapoport and Rabbi Michael Balinsky * Stuart and Kathleen Barnett Charitable Fund * Yarona and Shlomoh Ben-David * Berglund Construction Jean Best Debra and Dr. Jonathan Bloomberg Drs. Edith and Allen Chernoff * Pat and Myron Cherry * Talia and Isaac Dayan * Ellen and Ronald Dimbert * Debbie and Dr. David Dobkin * Sally and Art Dordek * Debra and Dr. Daniel Eisenstein * Abby and Gary Elkins * Roberta and Dr. Scott Fretzin * Linda and Larry Friedman * Debbi and Marc Geller * Barbara and Dr. Steven Geller * Joyce and Dr. Melvyn Gerstein * Darryle and Dr. Michael Gillman * Lisa and Rabbi Sidney Glenner * Gina and Joseph Gottesman * Aviva and Dr. Phil Greenland * Lana and Nathaniel Grey * Shalom Memorial Park Shalom Memorial Funeral Home Harry A. Rosen Endowment Fund * Laurie and Bernard Hasten * Hecker & Company Herrendorf Family Foundation, Inc. Cheryl and Dr. Gary Hoberman * Ann Dee and Ed Holland * Jewish Education Project Connie and Dr. Alan Kadish * Drs. Amy and Guy Kaissar * Drs. Tammy and Ed Kaplan * Robbin and Dorron Katzin Deni Rosen and Kevin Kirshenbaum *

Elizabeth and Stephen Landes * Aviva and Nate Lichtenstein * Marleen and Jerry Lipschultz * Judy and Norm Litz * Monica and Rich Magid * Susan and Ronnie Masliansky * Margaret and Rabbi Leonard Matanky * Daphna and Sholom Menora * Judy and Albert Milstein * Alison and Alan Molotsky * Sandy and Dr. Gary Novetsky * OWPP PharMerica Roslyn and Lawrence Pressner Cindy and Alon Redlich * Freida and Sheldon Robinson * Bonnie and Sy Rosen * Jennie and Avi Rothner Yetta and Dr. Theodore, z�l Saltzberg * Yetta and Harvey Saltzman Abraham Schiffman Miki and Shmuel Schreiber * Lynn and Irv Shapiro * Judi and Alan Shefler * Renee Birnberg and Dr. Joseph Silberman * Marlene and Mort Skolnik * Marianne Novak and Dr. Noam Stadlan * Rachel and Michael Stein * Louise and Gerald Stein Sue and Howard Stein * Lynn and Loren Stein * Tammy and Michael Sugar * Rifka and Daniel Weiss * Debra and David Well *

$1799-$500

Anonymous (2) Beth and Brad Alter Lynn and Alfred Altschul Arcelor Mittal Leslie and Steve Armstrong Allison and Yoni Bellows Sandy and Ken Berg Robin and Bob Berman Blackman Kallick Barbara and Dr. Howard Blivaiss Pat and Dr. Robert Bonow Anat and Eitan Borochov

Vicki Browne Avivia and Dr. Larry Camras Angela and Joseph Cantore Car Leasing, Inc. Chevra Kadisha Dorie and Dr. Gene Chez Jacquie and Allan Coleman Congregation Or Torah Yaro Dachniwsky Judy and Mike Daniels Rita and Dr. Salomon Dayan Marla and Stephen Dorf Gail Farr Shari and Rabbi Azriel Feifel Rita and Howard Geller Annette and Harry Gendler Susan Gerber

Sandy and Marshall Gerber Inna and Robert Gerber Carrie and Gil Gibori Dr. Raymond Glassenberg Joan Holland and Eli Glassman Chaili and Adam Glickman Cathy and Dr. Joe Gluck Arlene and Dr. Norman Segal Drs. Caren and Steven Greenspan Judith and Dr. Naphtali Gutstein Shoshana Haberman Hungarian Kosher Foods Huntsman Foundation Marla and Ezra Jaffe Susan and Dr. Juda Jona

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Ilana and Howard Karesh Stacy and Dr. Myron Kirshenbaum Amy and Michael Kramer Susan and David Kreisman Adrienne and Jeffrey Kriezelman Susan Fader and Larry Krule Rochelle and Dr. Jerome Kutliroff Rivkie and Evan Lafer Helene and Dr. David Lerner Anita and Michael London Laura and Dr. Charles Miller Drs. Rachelle and Alan Miller Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg Yocheved and Jonathan Neuman Ilene and Stephen Novack Lawrence Ordower PC Nation Premier Vending Project Management Advisors Julia Ratner and Yevgeniy Rabinovich Phyllis and Abraham Ravve Recycling Systems Inc. Marilyn Richman Leah and Larry Richman Hinda and Frank Rubin Dr. Marilyn Sholiton Society for Science & The Public Dr. Mara Tesler-Stein and Richard Stein The Wealshire Michelle and Randy Trubnick Barbara and Tom Ungar Elissa and Zev Weissberg Anne Wolff Marilyn and Reverend Noah Wolff Gail and Marty Zimmerman Myra Zissman Deva and Josh Zwelling

$499-$100

Anonymous Tracy and Michael Aberman Jed Abraham Jennifer and Michael Aiello Laura and David Allswang Ruth and Daniel Altschul Jennifer and Ben Amrami Drs. Charlene and Robert Appleson Paula and Mark Argosh Marsha and Rick Arons Dr. Rishi Arora Association for Torah Advancement Delores Ayala Leah Baer

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Sandra Becker Shoshana and Howard Benditzson Rhea Jacobson and Hananya Ben-Simon Sharon and Irwin Berg Ellen and Roy Bernstein Nancy Bernstein Barry Best Debbie and Robert Billow Ruth and David Binter Gilda and Art Birn Renee and Phil Birn Sarita and Les Blau Annette and Jerry Blumberg Bone Roofing Supply Inc. Dr. Nechama and Rabbi Reuven Brand Shimmy Braun Dr. Kathy Breitowich Anna and Robert Brimm Lisa and Leslie Brody Bluma and Rabbi Yishai Broner Buckingham Pavilion Patricia and Robert Burton Jan and Barry Cain Chabad at University of Illinois Champaign Chicago Jewish Funerals Brian Cimaglia Evelyn Cimaglia Zenia and Jeffrey Cohen Rana and Ken Cooper Rose Ann and Ron Cope Julie and Fred Crandall David Crawford Darchei Noam of Glenbrook Edie and Rabbi Yosef Davis Lilliane Dayan Mariya and Max S. Dayan The Honorable Shelley SutkerDermer and Kenneth Dermer Josephine and James Diaz Delores and William Donohue Susan and Dr. Jeffrey Draluck Diane Kagan and Lionel Dredze

Sara and Mark Drexler Shelley and Dr. Sherman Elias Caryn and Andrew Engle Dr. Shana and Steven Erenberg F.R.E.E. Synagogue Leonid Falkenstein Debra Crystal and Dr. Howard Farkas Danielle and Brian Fern Janice and Larry Fern Daniela Ferri First American Bank First Bank & Trust Jenita Fischoff Slivka Barbara and Daniel Fox Debbie and Avi Fox Ariella and Aaron Friedman Michelle and Robert Friedman Laura Schneiderman and Benjamin Friedman Susan and Larry Futterman Edith and David Gass Yehudit and Aaron Gavant Michelle and Robert Gaynor Anita and Dennis Gelbart Sonia and Rabbi Norman Goldberg Deborah and Robert Goldenberg Dr. Lisa Korman and Allan Goldenberg Deena and Larry Goldman Larry Goldsmith Eileen and Dr. Paul Goldstein Evelyn and Dr. Robert Gordon Marilyn and Rabbi James Gordon Shira and Yechiel Gordon Mari and Aron Gorenstein Lisa and Robert Goss Gail and Richard Graff Julie and Stephen Grant Marcia and Joel Greenberg Michael Greenberg Beth and Steven Greenberg Stacy and Steven Greenberg Penny and Seymour Greenstein Beth and Jordan Grey Elaine and Leonard Gryn Mr. and Mrs. Elie Guggenheim Betsy and Herbert Hamilton Julie and John Haney Alida and Danny Harris Rachel and Dr. Sol Hasson Sandy Hasson Eva Heisler Terri and Andrew Herenstein Elyssa and Robert Herzfeld Drs. Sabine and Harold Himmelfarb

Jeff Holland IBM ICJA Staff Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. Iran Hebrew Congregation Meryl and Alex Jacobs Miriam and Dr. Eli Jacobs Bonnie Jacobson Jenny and Joel Jacobson Rachel and Jacob Jakofsky Tirza and Samuel Kahan Barbara and Robert Kandelman Elana and Benjamin Kandelman Robbi and Craig Kanter Lydia and Asher Karoll Shari and Chuck Karp Kay Katlin Felice Fischer and Dr. Ben Katz Ora and Lev Katz Tzippy and Zvi Katz KBC Computer Services Std. Marla and Mark Kirshner Jason Kirshner Debri and Doug Klein Ruth Gleicher and Amit Klein Susan and Jordan Klein Soosan and Shahram Kohananoo Tal-or Kohn Wieslaw Krawczyk Adena Lebeau and Jeffrey Kress

Sara and Daniel Kutliroff Representative Louis Lang Jori and Daniel Leeb Debbie and Peter Leeb Julie and George Lennon Jamie and Larry Leonard Andrea and Benjamin Leshem Carol Patinkin and Simon Lesser Ellen and Eugene LeVee Cynthia Levin

Andrea and Philip Levin Pamela and Robert Levin Mazal and Yedidya Levin Mr. and Mrs. Martin Levine Dori and Norman Levitz Rhonda and Samuel Levy Melissa and Jason Lipschultz Sis and Joseph Litvin Sandra Loebmann Beruria and Dr. Edward Loew Cynthia and Dr. Leon Lome Gloria and Benjamin Macks Wendy and Jonathan Margolin Deborah and Dr. Jules Marks Stacey and Aaron Masliansky Trude Matanky Regine and Stuart Meisel Tamar and David Meiselman Lois and Hugo Melvoin Jill Teitelbaum and Buddy Meyers Martha and Danny Michael Gail and Yale Miller Ruth Rotenberg and Glenn Miller Sari and Dr. Ira Miller Dr. Steven Miller Sara and Stuart Milstein Sandy and Marty Miretzky Debbie Moskowitz Celia Mussman Hessie and Barry Needle Dr. William Nelson North Suburan Synagogue Beth El Dena and Mendel Nudelman Dvora and Michael Nussbaum Joseph Nussbaum Roberta and Jerome Nussbaum Natine and Peter Nutley Omni Insurance Consultants Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd Maureen and Charles Ovitsky Margot and Samuel Parnass Drs. Cybele Ghossein and Rod Passman Paige Janko and David Peritt Dr. Stuart Perlick Charitable Fund

Caren and Ezra Perlmuter Ina and Lawrence Perlmuter Debbie and Marc Pershan Personnel Planners, Inc. Henry Pevitz Laurie and Dov Pinchot Cindy and David Pogrund Debra and Dr. Ken Polin Drs. Ellen and Robert Polisky Naomi and Raymond Pollak Jill and Lloyd Pollard JoAnn and Dr. Steven Potashnick Dr. Stacy and Joey Raviv Ariella and Adam Reinherz Michele and Michael Reznick Andrea and Dr. Stuart Rich Sandy Ridker Harris Rittoff Dr. Barbara and Jay Robinson Deborah and Morris Robinson Susan and Rabbi Barry Robinson Romanian Kosher Ron Carani & Associates, Inc. Jill and Michael Rose Amy and Hillel Rosen Laurie and Moishe Rosen Sue Ann and Dr. Robert Rosen Rachel and Chuck Rosenberg Frances and Rabbi David Rosenberg Genny and Rabbi Marvin Rosenberg Renee and Rabbi Seth Rosenberg Yehuda Rosenblum Leah and Hersholt Rosman Sharyl Ross Yosef Rubanowitz Lynda and Yale Rubinson Esther Friedman Samber Deborah Samuels Stephanie and Rabbi Benjamin Samuels Judith Sarnat Jane and Robert Sarnoff Bonnie and Dr. Victor Sasson Sharon and Robert Schwartz Arlene and Dr. Norman Segal Mimi and Rabbi Samuel Seleski Michaux and Richard Shaffer Simmie and Rabbi Benjamin Shandalov Judi Shapiro Edith and Meyer Sheinfeld Carol and Roger Shiffman Yael and David Shiner David Silberberg Lisa and Sid Singer

Lynda and Richard Sirota Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue Morey Slodki Sol Holland Co. Inc. Devora and Alan Sorscher Drs. Joyce and James Spitz Marilyn and Aaron Sprung Cookie Stagman Gail and Yossi Stechler Dr. Michael Stein Aliza Steinberg Kerri and Nathan Stelzer Donna and Joel Stender Shelley and Edward Stopek Shulie and Jack Stroh Shaina and Brad Sugar Superfund For Jewish Education Anat and Dr. Martin Tanner Steven Taub Roz and Bret Tayne Susie and Samuel J. Tenenbaum Carrie and Jerrald Tenny Michelle Tenny Susie and David Waitz Laurie and Rabbi Milton Wakschlag Renee and Gary Walter Marlene and Henry Wasserstrom Maxima and Rabbi Burton Wax Eileen Weil Stefanie Pessis Weil and Richard Weil Samuel Weinstein Ronna and David Weinstock Abbie and Dr. Mitch Weisberg Jessica and Leonard Weiss Sheri and Michael Weiss Lynn and Philippe Weiss Wilk & Waller Naomi and Lawrence Yablong Drs. Rachel and Moshe Yudkowsky Rhonda and Alan Zahtz Yael and Michael Zahtz Ariel Zamarripa Caryn and Allan Zelinger

Bee-Zee Body Shop Joseph Benkiel Rochelle and Dr. Myron Benuck Senator and Mrs. Arthur Berman Laurie and Robert Berman Charles Bernstein Robin Rosen and Mark Bernstein Rosalie and Marvin Bernstein Tsai and Joe Bilett Eleanor and Dr. Irving Birnbaum Goldie and Cantor David Brandhandler Andrea and Earl Brody Leah Metz and Dr. Avraham Buchbinder Cathy Horwitz and Mark Campbell Shelley and Rabbi Berish Cardash Audrey and Simeon Chavel Gil Citro Susan and Myron Cohen Mrs. and Dr. Sid Cohen Joyce and Stan Cohn Margaret and Paul Croy Roxanne Curtis Emilie and Moe Dabah David Frederickson Insurance Devon Bank Terry Diamond Marilyn and Irv Domsky Marlene and Charles Dweck Regina Eisenberg Toby and Dr. Michael Eleff Jami and Dr. Scott Emalfarb Laurie and Rabbi Zvi Engel Robert Eppenstein

Up to $99

AA Service Company Sylvia Aaron Julia and Dr. Donald Aaronson Allergy & Asthma Associates Allied Building Products Daniella and Zachary Appel Susan and Steve Appel Dena and Gary Bajtner

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Jean Epstein Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Ilya Eydis Dr. and Mrs. Marc Feder Adele Feldman Marci Fiedler Dr. Leah and Etan Finkel Adrienne Fishman Laura and Ted Fishman Gale and Jay Frank Joan and Selwyn Friedlander Evelyn and Dr. Herbert Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Morris Gertz Drs. Bonnie Yellin-Gilman and Brian Gilman Cheryl and Rabbi Elie Ginsparg Debbie Glienke Maxine and David Goldenberg Renee and Eugene Goldfarb Barbara Goldman Joshua Goldman Bettejane and Simon Goldman Laurie and Philip A. Goldmeier Sheri and Howard Goldstein Eileen and Larry Goltz Allan Goodkind Leslie Gore Meira and Rabbi Reuven Gottesman Sondra and Rabbi Moshe Gottesman Caryn and Steve Gross Ms. Judith Lederman Guajardo Maxine Segal and Jacob Handelman Mary and Ruben Harris Leah and Paul Harris Zipora and Rabbi Moishe Heisler Bonnie and Richard Hernandez Leora and Benjy Herskovich Jeff Hoffen Tal Izraeli The Langer Family

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Anne Kahan Ada Kahn Esther and Glenn Kapetansky Esther and Rabbi Harold Karp Laurie Kasdan Elana Katz Rochelle and Steve Katz Judy and David Kershner Dr. Shoel Kerzner Saiful Khan Joanne and Dr. Gary Kirshenbaum Rita and Sheldon Kirshner Evelyn Klein Shelley Kleinman Mike Kogan Dr. Steven Krauss Glenda and Dr. Howard Kravitz Sarah Malka and Steve Krinsky Shira and Rabbi Daniel Kroll Judy and Marshall Kupchan Bryna and Rabbi Vernon Kurtz Lawrence Labow Joseph Landes Emily and Marc Lennon Michelle Lerer Marvin Lerner Timna Liberman Francine and Robert Lichtenfeld Debbie and Gary Lindon Isabel Lipner Rabbi Pinchas Lipner Dr. Herbert A. Lippitz Elyse and Rabbi Stuart Litwack Randi and Michael Loskove Elisa and Dr. Steven Lupovitch Macy’s Foundation Manuel Magence Leah Mann Nechama Masliansky Louise and Dr. Jay Mayefsky Florence Mayefsky Esther Meyers Ronald Miller Isabel and Rabbi Sander Mussman Nak Pest Control Julian Neiditch Lori and Dr. Steven Neren Lorri and Stephen Otis Uri Pachter Agnes and Norman Parnass Carole and Marvin Parsoff

Sue and Gary Pechter Debi and Harry Peled Alla and Peter Pelts Drs. Tamar and Bruce Perlow Photography by Rick & Rich Tanya and Henry Pietrkowski Pauline Pinkus Terri and David Polan Dana Gerber-Poncher and Kip Poncher Joseph Quintas Rivkah and Rabbi Ira Rabin Lori and Richard Rabinowitz Ronna and Steve Rabinowitz Vladimir Radutny Aviel Ray Dr. Thomas Resnick Joan and Bernard Revsine Allison Rickett Dr. Tara and Brian Roffe Menachem Rosenbaum Bonnie and Eric Rosenberg Helen Rosenberg Naomi Rosenberg Lesli and Jordon Ross Shoshana and Joshua Ross Marilyn Ross Shira and Art Roth Cheryl and Robert Rothstein Sharon and Larry Saltzman Naomi and Morris Samber Inez and Joseph Samuels Helen and Harvey Sandler Francine and Allan Sasson Dr. Isaac Sasson Michael Sasson Michael Schloss Jay Schreiber Rachel and Van Schwab Beth and Allen Schwartz Rebecca and Yosef Schwartz Beverly and Charles Serlin Nathan Serlin Simi and Abraham Seruya Inna Shuval and Edward Shabotinsky Melanie and Dov Shandalov Julie and Saul Shaoul Rose and Dr. Bruce Sharon Dina and Michael Shiner Lynn and Ira Shyman Davida and Dr. Michael Siegal Joy and Jack Siegel

Myrna and Shael Siegel Debra and Dr. Michael Silvert Dr. Helen Pomper Simons Joyce and Arnold Sklar Ede and Aaron Snyder Stacey and Josh Spielman Barbara and Alan Sporn Robin and Barry Springer Sari Steinberg Rabbi Sholom Stern Golda and Dr. Herbert Stoltze Andrea and James Storz Susan Strimling Marcy and David Sugar Roselyn and Renan Sugarman Cheryl and Steve Touhy Elizabeth Anne Shelton and Mr. Paul Towb Marc Troop Ephraim Unell Laura and Mark Warshawsky Cheryl and Robert Wasserman Wee Speech Linda and Stanley Weissbrot Ms. Sally Brown Winter and Jeffrey Winter Chava Wintner Ronna and Albert Wolf Regina and Dr. Sanford Wolgel Andrew Zarkowsky Bonnie and Phil Zbaraz Molly and Dr. Jack Zwanziger Eleanor and Rabbi Victor Zwelling

Financial Summary

The financial summary is based on the Audited Financial Statements for the years ending June 2010 and June 2011, the last two fiscal periods for which statements are available.

2010 Revenues $6,818,637

2011 Revenues $6,825,703

Fundraising & Endowments 11.9%

Other 5.0%

Fundraising & Endowments 12.9%

Other 5.3%

JUF 8.7%

JUF 8.7%

!ross &ui)on & Fees 74.1%

!ross &ui)on & Fees 73.5%

2011 Expenses $6,719,347 Other 1.7%

:2;inistra4=e Expenses 22.6%

2010 Expenses $6,747,790 Other 3.2%

Aacili4es 3.9%

Scholarship 23.9%

E23ca4onal Expenses 47.9%

:2;inistra4=e Expenses 22.3%

@acili4es 4.3%

Scholarship 24.1%

E23ca4onal Expenses 46.0%

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Development News We were proud to honor (pictured top, center, from left) Mitch Dayan, Crown Leadership Award; Ann Dee Holland, Educator of the Year Award; Rabbi Dr. Leonard Matanky, Dean; and Dr. Yosie Goldberger, Board of Governors Award at the The 2012 Dr. Edward A. Crown Scholarship Dinner.

Our winter event, Dueling Pianos at Shallots Bistro, was a tremendous success with a sold-out show, great food and entertainment.

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This year, through the efforts of our board and parent leadership teams, we’re proud to report we exceeded our campaign goal of $836,000.

In addition, in 2011 we began to review all areas of fiscal responsibility in the Yeshiva University Benchmarking and Financial Reengineering Project, which is in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. We were pleased to discover that we meet or surpass nearly all national benchmarks for school expenses. However both our annual and alumni campaigns still have room to improve. As a result, we are working with experts in the field and are in the final stages of developing a three-year plan for increased revenue growth.

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For 70 years, we at Ida Crown Jewish Academy have 1942 guided more than ~ 2012 4000 young men and women to reach IDA CROWN JEWISH ACADEMY ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 2012-2013 their individual potential, molding future leaders in Jewish life, business, government, science and the arts.

Across the nation, Ida Crown Jewish Academy is renowned for providing students with an outstanding education in both Judaic and general studies. It is our commitment to excellence that makes the Academy the number-one choice for hundreds of families, both in the Metropolitan Chicago area and from out of town. We are Chicago’s Modern Orthodox Jewish high school, open to all members of our diverse community.

Across the nation, we are recognized not only as a leading institution in the field of education, but we are also known for our outstanding athletic

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program and extracurricular opportunities.

ICJA depends upon the participation and support of parents, alumni and friends in our effort to provide the best possible opportunities for our students.

Your participation in our ICJA@70 annual campaign enables us to continue to provide direct scholarship assistance to families who cannot afford full tuition and fulfilling our mission that no Jewish child should be denied the opportunity to receive a Jewish education.

This year over 50 percent of our students are receiving assistance. Donations received from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 will count toward our goal of $878,500 for the annual campaign.

We are striving towards 100 percent parent participation for the 2012-2013 annual campaign, demonstrating that ICJA is supported by a strong, unified and committed parent body.

With your support, we can reach this goal. Gifts of any size make an impact.

contribute to the ICJA@70 Annual Campaign Sponsor or attend our winter event Attend the Edward A. Crown Scholarship Dinner or place in ad in the dinner ad book Contribute to our holiday appeals on Rosh Hashanah and Pesach Commit to our annual alumni campaign Purchase a Shabbat contribution gift in honor your Shabbat hosts. We’ll send a certificate of notification Make a tribute gift in honor of a simcha or in commemoration of a loss

Thank you to the Jewish Federation and the generous donors to the Jewish Day School Guaranty Trust Fund.

In Fiscal Year 2012, the Trust distributed $104,668 to ICJA and $1,461,696 in total.

The Ida Crown Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Day School Endowment Program and the Associated Talmud Torahs to ensure that ICJA and our sister day schools have the necessary resources to meet growing and evolving community needs.

All commitments to the Day School Endowment Foundation are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.

Anonymous (4) The Children of Michael and Jean Best in honor of their 50th Anniversary Sally Dordek Marilyn and Melvin Eisenberg Endowment Fund Abby and Gary Elkins Bonnie Dayan z”l Fund In memory of Myrtle White Gerstein, 1915 - 2010, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of alumni in the Domsky and Jacoby families.

Sam Gorenstein Memorial Fund

Bryna and Rabbi Vernon Kurtz Bernard and Esther Lifchez Charitable Remainder Trust Sidney Meystel Alison and Alan E. Molotsky Lois Newberger Estate of Mollie Pollack Debbie Robinson Memorial Educational Scholarship Fund Annette Rosen z”l Special Services Endowment Fund Ida and Harry A. Rosen Endowment Fund - for the benefit of scholarships

Doris Rosenberg Charlotte Rosenwald Memorial Fund The Russ Trust Leonard and Mary E. Schatz Scott Shay Leslie and Thomas Silverstein Ronald and Debbi Sirt Margie Weil Music Education Endowment Fund

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IDA CROWN JEWISH ACADEMY

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Building

for Excellence

Seven decades ago, the Chicago Jewish Academy—as ICJA was then called—became the first day school west of the Hudson River, combining Jewish and general studies curriculum.

Today, moving our school to Skokie to a much-needed state-ofthe-art facility, requires the same vision and commitment from the Jewish community as it did 70 years ago.

Since our founding, we have provided our students with the tools for success in a rigorous college preparatory environment, with access to a full range of academic, religious, athletic and social activities, all within a warm and nurturing community.

With a new facility, we will be able to better meet the needs of our modern education program by providing more classrooms, cutting-edge science and technology facilities and expanded amenities for extracurricular activities.

The new campus will include outdoor space, sports facilities, space for cultural arts, expanded library and technology resources, study halls, expanded kollel and chavruta learning spaces, an auditorium, workout facilities, student and faculty lounges, a central Beit Knesset that can accommodate the entire school and an enhanced facility for Keshet.

We have raised $22 million to date and are continuing to progress with our campaign.

Although our ultimate goal is $31 million, we can break ground once we reach the $28 million mark. We are closer than ever to realizing the dream of a new state-of-the-art facility for our students.

We thank you for being among the visionaries of our community’s future by contributing to ICJA’s Building Campaign. Your gift helps us achieve a once-in-ageneration goal of building a contemporary high school for our community and strengthens ICJA’s endowment to guaranty the scholarship and financial needs of future generations.

This dream would not be a reality without the help of the Jewish Federation and our lead donor, the Crown/Goodman Family. Many thanks to all of those involved in this tremendous effort.

For more information, please contact Jane Best, Building Project Campaign Director, at (773) 973-1450 x136.

Thank You to Our Capital Campaign Donors $10,000,000 and above The Crown and Goodman Family $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 Keshet $500,000 to $ 999,999 Anonymous Joan and Shael Bellows Daniela and Jacques Gliksberg Hochberg/Lowenstein Families Lynn and Irv Shapiro Ralph Wanger $250,000 to $499,999 Anonymous Bernice and Dr. Oscar Novick Bethia Straus and Paul Quintas Gale and Eric Rothner Leslie and Tom Silverstein Susan and David Strulowitz $100,000 to $249,999 Jane and Edward Best Sara W. Cohen and Samuel T. ‫ ז’’ל‬Cohen The Gillman Family Laurie and Bernard Hasten Phyllis and Stuart Muller Dr. Steven B. Nasatir New Directions Fund $50,000 to $99,999 Yarona and Shlomoh Ben-David Vivian and Nathan Bloch Abby and Gary Elkins Dr. Tammy and Dr. Edward Kaplan Helene and Dr. David Lerner Marianne Novak and Dr. Noam Stadlan Ethel and Les Sutker Debra and David Well Myra Zissman

$25,000 to $49,999 Anonymous Beth and Brad Alter Robin and Yossi Azaraf Sherri and Jeffrey Bressman Sandra and Jeffrey Cagan Zenia R. and Jeffrey L. Cohen Family Colliers International Judy and Michael Daniels Debbi and Marc Geller Barbara and Dr. Steve Geller Lani Yampol Gershon and Richard Gershon Gina and Yossie Gottesman Terri and Andrew Herenstein Sandra and Howard Hoffen Drs. Amy and Guy Kaissar Miriam and Louis Kolom Rivkie and Evan Lafer The Lennon Family Aviva and Nate Lichtenstein Susan and Ronnie Masliansky Margaret and Rabbi Leonard Matanky Trude Matanky Cindy and Alon Redlich The Rosen Family Barbara and Richard Rosenfield Lynn and Loren Stein Tammy and Michael Sugar Flora and Marty Weiss Rifka and Daniel Weiss UP To $25,000 Anonymous Laura and David Allswang Lynn and Alfred Altshul Sandra and Kennth Berg Jean Best Gilda and Art Birn Debbie and Sandford Bokor Aviva and Dr. Larry Camras

Elizabeth and Mitchell Dayan Debbie and Dr. David Dobkin Donna Grey and Dr. Harold Fluss Michelle and Robert Friedman Danielle and Jason Friedman Drs. Sharon and Yossie Goldberger Regina and Ernie Goldberger Lana and Nat Grey Marla and Ezra Jaffe Connie and Dr. Alan Kadish Shari and William Lennon Michelle and Brian Levinson Monica and Rich Magid Aviva and James Matanky Judith and Barry Mendelsberg Alison and Alan Molotsky Stuart Perlik Charitable Fund at the Chicago Community Trust Seymour, Abby and Jonathan Persky Laurie and Dov Pinchot Debbie and Dr. Kenneth Polin Erynne and Ari Rennert Ronni and Elliot Robinson Jill and Michael Rose Helen and Dr. Marc Rubenstein Charlene and Dr. David Sales Danielle Sandler Mitchell Sandler Miki and Shmuel Schreiber Rabbi Binyamin Siegel Rachel and Michael Stein Susan and Howard Stein Randy and Michelle Trubnick Elissa and Zev Weissberg Linda and Stan Weissbrot

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Board of Directors Dov Pinchot, President Laura Allswang Joseph Ament Yarona Ben-David Art Birn Nathan Bloch Dr. Jeffery Bressman Mitch Dayan Dr. David Dobkin Michelle Friedman

Dr. Steve Geller Sharon Gillman Jacques Gliksberg Manuel Gliksberg Dr. Yosie Goldberger Debbie Jacoby Ezra Jaffe Dr. Tammy Kaplan Dr. Amy Kaissar

Dr. Kevin Kirshenbaum Amy Lowenstein Richard Magid Ronnie Masliansky Stuart Muller Paul Quintas Cindy Redlich Shmuel Schreiber Noam Stadlan

George Hanus, Chairman Emeritus Honorary Life Members Joseph Ament  Rabbi Oscar Fasman ‫ז’’ל‬

 Ida Rosen ‫ז’’ל‬

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Rabbi Dr. Leonard A. Matanky, Dean Daniel Harris, Associate Principal Dr. Jeremy Kahan, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction Michael London, Director of Finance Deva Zwelling, Director of Development Jane Best, Project Campaign Director & Alumni Relations

Ida Crown Jewish Academy 2828 West Pratt Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60645 Phone: (773) 973-1450 Fax: (773) 973-6131 Ida Crown Jewish academy icja@icja.org

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Ida Crown Jewish Academy is an affiliate of the Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago and a partner in serving our community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Athletic and graduation photos from Mitch Jacoby.