10TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION ABIE J. HIDARY, PRESIDENT Rabbi Dr. Raymond Harari Head of High School
Rabbi Yahel Tsaidi Head of Elementary School
Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Rothman Executive Director
Hila Stern Director of Development
MISSION STATEMENT Since 1927, the Yeshivah of Flatbush has stood at the forefront of American Jewish education and has set the standard of excellence emulated by other academic institutions. It has imbued its students with a thirst for knowledge, a commitment to Zionism, a love of the Hebrew language and the dedication to serve the greater Jewish and secular communities. The school’s philosophy is a synthesis of Judaic studies, liberal arts, and extracurricular activities that places great emphasis on the students’ character development. It has evolved into a unique complement of Jewish and American values that focuses on all aspects of education and enables our graduates to meet the challenges of college and life. Well into our ninth decade, we look forward to continuing the traditions of excellence, innovation and leadership that have made us a world-renowned institution.
THANK YOU TO THE AMAZING REUNION COMMITTEE: NOAM BENAMY LEATAL HARARI COHEN
JOJO HEDAYA MARISSA ROSENFELD ARIEL GALPERN STERN RICHARD OFFENBACHER
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: PLATNIUM SPONSOR:
GOLD SPONSOR:
SILVER SPONSOR:
NOAH & CO
LEEOR GOLASA ALIZA & JOJO HEDAYA HUSNEY CPA ISAAC SHMUELWITZ ARIEL GALPERN STERN
JACK J. JEMAL JOSHUA TWITO
MEZUZAH SPONSORS Matthew Beller Joseph Chehova Robert Cohen Marc Elmann Ariel Eliach Forman Ariel Galpern Stern Leatal Harari Cohen Shirel Guez Ike Hanon Gabrielle Miller Novick Isaac Mograby
Simon R. Mosery Shira Moskowitz Ashear Joseph Nachmani Richard Offenbacher Dovie Rosenberg Ezra Safdieh Isaac Shmulewitz Frieda (Benun) & Moses Sutton Esther Varon Fortune Wahba Chalme
Nurita Abramowitz loves2sing4656@gmail.com
Michael Amar mordachiamar@gmail.com
Vivian Abramson 2025 East 9th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 abramsonv@gmail.com 718-810-6520
Gracy Accad cookies092@aol.com
Gil Agassi
yosefhakatan@gmail.com
Margo Ash 948 East 24th Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 Margo@nytherapyandwellness.com 646-344-2250
After graduating from Brooklyn college, both Dan and I attended SUNY Downstate Medical center for our post baccalaureate degrees. Dan received his doctorate in physical therapy in 2014, and I received my masters in Occupational Therapy in 2013. We opened our PT/OT private practice, NY Therapy and Wellness, in May 2016. The practice primarily treats geriatric patients in the home. The newest member of our family, Charles, is now one years old and is the future president of the United States of America.
Sarah Babaee 1913 East 24th Street Brooklyn, NY 11229 babaeesarah@gmail.com 347-452-9621
Graduated FIT with an associate’s degree in Fashion Merchandising. Married with twins- a boy and girl. I work in wholesale apparel with my husband.
Linda Banbahji 1018 Crawford Ave Brooklyn, NY 11223 lbanbahji@gmail.com 347-889-0442
Went to Brooklyn College for Psychology, then studied Mental Health at Hunter College, got married and have 3 beautiful kids!
Faraj Banbahji freddie190@aol.com
Richard Beda Richiebeda@aol.com
Matthew Beller 3950 Blackstone Ave Apt 1P Riverdale, NY 10471 m9beller@gmail.com 646-924-5908
I spent a year in Israel learning in Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh. Graduated from Boston university college of engineering, got married, completed a triathalon, and passed my licensing exam to become a licensed professional engineer. I still find time to play hockey as well.
Noam Benamy 500 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028 noam.benamy@gmail.com (718) 306-2249
I have found the derech and then lost it #derechproblems
Maor Benloulou
Talia Berger- Benkoe tbbenkoe@gmail.com
Frieda Benun 1573 East 4th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 suttonfreida@gmail.com 917-763-4004
After high school, I studied in Israel for the year. I then went to Brooklyn College Macaulay with now-husband Mosie Sutton and worked as an educator at the Museum of Natural History. I'm currently finishing my PhD in evolutionary biology at the CUNY Graduate Center. When I'm not teaching or dissecting fish, I'm taking care of my two wonderful daughters.
Sharon Benzaquen Shirab@optonline.com
Shoava Berezin-Bahr tessbb90@aol.com
Morris Betesh 1827 East 3rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 Mobet24@aol.com
I graduated from Brooklyn College and went to NYCPM, a medical school specializing in podiatric medicine. My wife and I have been married for almost four years . We have a daughter, Estelle, who will be turning two this April. I am currently finishing up my last year of residency as a foot and ankle surgeon.
Norma Betesh 641 5th Avenue New York, NY 10022 norma@safdieh.us 718-986-2106
Since graduation, I have been raising 3 beautiful children with my husband Eli. My oldest is almost 9. It’s a difficult but fun job and I enjoy every minute!
Alyse Beyda
501 East 87th Street New York, NY 10128 Franco.alyse@gmail.com 9175330695
I went on to study philosophy at Hunter College, got married to Irving Franco, traveled, had multiple jobs in the fashion industry and became a freelance stylist. I styled multiple private clients, photo shoots, and a feature film. I currently reside in New York City with my husband, son, and dog and maintain a close relationship with many of my high school classmates.
Barbara Beyda 1997 East 2nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 bsutton812@gmail.com 718-909-7504
Since graduation I went to NYU undergrad for education and special ed. I was there for 5 years and graduated with certifications in early childhood education, early childhood special education, and childhood education and childhood special education. I got married to my husband, Jesse, in 2011, and have three beautiful children. I have been a teacher for the past 6 years and have worked in both 3rd and 4th grade. I am taking graduate courses and have one more semester left until I have my masters in literacy education. As a side hobby, I study the science behind essential oils and provide others with natural solutions to everyday problems.
Eitan Blander 568 Marlborough Rd. Brooklyn, NY 11226 blandman121@gmail.com 718-541-0568
I spent a year in Israel, four years in Montreal (McGill, psychology) and three years in Atlanta (Emory, law). I moved back to New York this past summer (Crown Heights) and I'm currently clerking for a bankruptcy judge in the SDNY. Looking forward to catching up!
Benjamin Blumenthal 230 Riverside Drive Apt 4D New York, NY 10025 blumenthalben@gmail.com 917-257-8899
After graduation, I went on to study in Israel and Yeshiva University. Since then, I've been fortunate to start a family on the Upper West Side with my wife Tamar and two children Jack & Leo. Professionally, I have been fortunate to pursue my passion in the real estate business with Noam Benamy at Noah & Co., building a tech-enabled office leasing brokerage. To this day, I am thankful of the relationships, experience and education (of course) Flatbush provided me with to navigate life with purpose and meaning.
Cyndi Bodner 1141 East 26th Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 cyndibodner@gmail.com 917-538-2219
I went to Israel for the year on Shalem. Graduated Brooklyn College with a degree in business, management and finance. Married with two boys. Worked as a paralegal
Lauren Browdy 203 W 94th Street Apt 4B New York, NY 10025 laurenbrowdy@gmail.com 917-856-7918
Since graduating from the CUNY BA program, I have been working primarily in health care communications. I currently work at NewYorkPresbyterian Hospital and manage their public affairs and media relations for cardiology, community and government
Celia Cain
1 Astor Place New York, NY 10003 celiacain7@gmail.com 732-693-0002
I graduated from FIT with a Bachelors in Fashion Merchandising. I’ve worked at companies in product development roles including Macy’s, Brooks Brothers and most currently am a Brand Manager for Ralph Lauren for women’s accessories. I live in NYC and enjoy cooking and working out. I love to travel and have been to 18 countries and counting!
Ari Cameo
cameyo90@aim.com
Deborah Chamama DCHAMAMA@yahoo.com
Aliza Chanowitz wollipop@aol.com
Aya Charles sraa3567@yahoo.com
Joseph Chehova 1891 East 2nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 chehovajoey@gmail.com 6468084475
Started my own fashion company Have a family And is worth 2.2 million dollars
Teddy Chattah 245 East 63rd Street Apartment 225 New York, NY 10065 TChattah@gmail.com 347-564-5990
Immediately after high school, I was in China for a short while. Upon returning to NY I went to Brooklyn College where I did a double major in International Business and Business Management and Finance. Shortly after completing them in Fall 2010, began working for a private real estate investment firm based in NYC and have been working there for nearly 8 years.
Adam Chubak AdamChu22@gmail.com
Chaya Cohen Auggrl23@aol.com
Claire Cohen 620 Avenue N Brooklyn, NY 11230 clairevtawil@gmail.com 917-806-3890
Hi guys! Can’t believe its been ten years! Time really flies. Since graduating high school, I attended and graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in Judiac Studies. In 2010, I got married to Nathan Tawil, also a Flatbush alum, and together we have three beautiful children Joyce 6, Joseph 3 and Elliot 8 months.
Daniel Cohen Dannyboy672@aol.com
Steven Cohen
123 Van Sicklen Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 stevencohen861@gmail.com 347-248-2628
Isaac Cohen issc29@aol.com
Robert Cohen 255 East 74th Street Apt 20B New York, NY 10021 bobbyjcohen@gmail.com 646-469-4525
Michael Cohen 168 Steinway Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314 Mikeomania12@aol.com 347-517-2254
Jonathan Cohen 432 Park Avenue Apt 42C New York, NY 10003 jonnycohen18@gmail.com 718-634-1227
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the George Washington University in Washington DC, studying Finance and Economics. After graduation, I did Real Estate Investment Banking for 3 years, first with Morgan Stanley in London and then with J.P. Morgan in NY. The last 3 years I have worked with my father and our real estate Company, Cohen Equities. From 2017-2018 I graduated with Dean’s List from Columbia Business School, where I was the President of the Real Estate Association. I live in Manhattan and miss all my Flatbush friends.
Nina Cohen
2168 East 17th Street 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11229 ninacohen29@gmail.com 917-497-0255 Graduated from Brooklyn College with a BA in Television and Radio Production Interned at The Rachael Ray Show, The Wendy Williams Show & Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Got married and had 2 girls
Tamir Cohen
1536 Forest Hill Rd. Staten Island, NY 10314 tamircohen23@gmail.com 718-982-9082
Since I graduated Flatbush I began working at US Team Construction where I still work today, as the Vice President of the company. In 2012 I graduated with a business and economics degree from CSI. In 2017 I married my wife Yehudis and we currently live in Staten Island.
Nessy Dahan 333 East 93rd Street New York, NY 10128 nessydahan@gmail.com 347-658-4787
I graduated from the Macaulay Honors Program at Brooklyn College, and subsequently received my medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Currently finishing a residency in Pediatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital, and will be sub-specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine next year at New York Presbyterian - Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
Isaac Dayan 303 Avenue N 1st floor Brooklyn, NY 11223 idayan2@gmail.com 718-213-8770
After graduating high school I spent the year in Israel at Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh by the Kotel. Following that, I went to Yeshiva University for 3 years and majored in accounting, then studied and passed the CPA exam. Since then I have been working in public accounting for the last 5 years, specializing in audit of real estate and not-for-profit entities. My wife Audrey and I have a 2.5 year-old daughter and another one on the way due any day. I have also picked up running and completed 3 full and 2 half marathons.
Rena Delman 10 Overlook Terrace Apt 1B New York, NY 10033 rena1d7@gmail.com 917-246-7215
After high school, I attended Sha’alvim for Women for seminary in Israel. Following that, I graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in Computer Science and have been working at TrialScope as a Software Engineer for the past five years. I am currently living in Washington Heights with my husband, Reuven.
Yonathan Douek 1231 Euclid Street, Apt 10 Santa Monica, CA 90404 yondouek@gmail.com 718-440-5514
Spent a year abroad in Jerusalem, got my Bachelor's at Brooklyn college and was President of the school for a year, moved to Philly to get my PharmD and Master's, then moved to LA to work at a biotech company.
Ariel Eliach
3333 Henry Hudson Parkway Apt. 10D Bronx, NY 10463 Ariel.eliach@gmail.com 917-402-7962
Moved counties twice, married my high school sweetheart, completed my BA and Masters in Jewish and special education and had our beautiful, now 1.5 year old daughter Amalya Shayna "Emmy"
Faith Edeson 1480 East 22nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 fedeson17@gmail.com 917-701-0368
Shalom Glas Shagla90@aol.com
Alegra Faks
402 Avenue W Brooklyn, NY 11223 faks.alegra@gmail.com 646-404-4861
Got married, worked in wholesale, had 2 beautiful kids!
Marc Elman
1269 East 21st Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 marcelmann1229@gmail.com 917-494-2564
Aline Elmann A2theline@aim.com
Eve Elmann 3692 Bedford Avenue Apt 5H Brooklyn, NY 11229 eveelmann@gmail.com 9177574774
Since graduation, I have been fortunate enough to earn a masters in Early Childhood/Special Education and currently am employed as a teacher at Imagine Academy, school for autism. I am married to fellow alum Jack Levenson, and we have a two year old boy.
Jaqueline Escava 3314 Avenue T Brooklyn, NY 11234 jescava@gmail.com 9175838399
Since graduation I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Hunter College. I continued my education at Fordham University and earned a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. I've also studied Harm Reduction Psychotherapy and Health Coaching.
Craig Fettner CraigFet@hotmail.com
Joyce Franco
296 Smith St Brooklyn, NY 11231 joyceefranco@gmail.com 917-232-4328
Ariel Galpern 433 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028 ariel.stern18@gmail.com 646-221-1357
I am married to Jonathan Stern and have two amazing kids, Maurice and Celine. I became a nurse and worked in New York Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center in Adult Surgical Oncology. When I gave birth to Celine, I switched career paths and now manage real estate in my family business. I lease out residential and commercial spaces. My family and I live in the city on the Upper East Side.
Shirley Gindi 725 Avenue R Brooklyn, NY 11223 Whirlygirl321@aol.com 917-362-1900
I have been enjoying motherhood have my three little boys that make my everyday crazy but lively!! Been part-time designing wedding albums and still enjoy a love for art and a project!
Leeor Golasa 2427 East 64th Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 wazzuoleeor@aol.com 646-629-6896
I’ve been learning, working in the real estate business.
Melissa Goldstein 275 West 96th Street Apt 7C New York, NY 10024 melgoldstein1@gmail.com 917-291-3212
Went to Penn, worked at Sloan Kettering for two years, went to physical therapy school and now work as a physical therapist at Burke Rehab. I got married last year and live on the Upper West Side.
Evan Grazi
64 MacDougal Street New York, NY 10012 evangrazi@gmail.com 718-344-2985
Spent a year in Israel before starting at Brooklyn College. I got my bachelors degree in Communications and spent the next few years in the food and hospitality industry, though I just recently left the industry to partner with my brother in law in his start up. I currently live with my wife, Brittany, in the Village.
Jason Greenbaum 1432 East 26th Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 jasrok9008@aol.com 917-415-7478
Since graduating Yeshivah of Flatbush in 2008, I have spent most of my years continuing to learn. After receiving my Bachelors degree in Math, I went back to school to get a Masters degree in Math education. I am currently teaching high school Math at Midwood High School, where I have begun to truly understand the challenges of teaching, which in turn has given me a greater appreciation of the great teachers I had at Flatbush.
Norman Greenberg Green.norm@gmail.com
Aryeh Gottlieb ericsgottlieb@gmail.com
Shirel Guez 1175 E. 13th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 shirelg25@aol.com 914-329-3578
I’ve had the opportunity to travel to over 15 countries and live in several different major cities. I spent 4 years in Massachusetts where I went to and graduated from Brandeis University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Following graduation, I managed a large scale legal and compliance program at American Express for 3.5 years before transitioning to a high frequency trading firm in New York City. I currently live in Brooklyn with my dog Leo and enjoy training for half marathon distance races and triathlons.
Goldie Guy
196 Pinehurst Avenue New York, NY 10033 goldiehcg@gmail.com 917-767-0712
Morris Haddad jetscooter90@aol.com
Jonathan Hagler
Went to college, went to law school, now I prosecute criminals.
Moshe Hamaoui 2230 East 13th Street Brooklyn, NY 11229 mauricehamaoui@gmail.com 646-659-2952
Joseph Hamway hammyj01@aol.com
Jennifer Harari 1718 E 8th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 jenharari@gmail.com
Ike Hanon
14 Wenning Court Oakhurst, NJ 07755 rabbiihanon@gmail.com 347-860-3912
After graduating Flatbush, I learned for a year at Yeshivat Torat Shraga in Jerusalem, followed by three years of study at YU. In 2012 I married my wife Yocheved and joined the Sephardic Rabbinical College in Brooklyn where I spent the next four years. We then moved to Jerusalem for two years where I taught and learned at Yeshivat Moreshet Yerushalayim. This past summer we moved to Deal, NJ with our two children, Shifra and Ezra. We both teach in Hillel Yeshiva.
Leatal Harari 81 Fleet Place 9Q Brooklyn, NY 11201 leatalcohen@gmail.com 917 602 7822
I graduated LIU Brooklyn in 2013 with a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. Several months later I married Eleor Cohen (also a Flatbush graduate) in Petach Tikvah, Israel, with our closest friends and family. We have been married 5 years, and since then I have been practicing as a registered/licensed pediatric OT. I service children in different pediatric settings including special needs preschools, early intervention work in toddlers' homes, and most recently in various charter schools working with kids from K-5th grade. One year ago, I also opened a company called Pics and Petals, specializing in photography, and event /floral design. I take family and couples portraits, capture events, and freelance as a photographer. I also design floral arrangements for special events (birthdays, private dinners, bridal showers, engagement parties and weddings), teach flower arranging workshops for corporate events/private parties and freelance for other florists. Being an OT, photographer and floral/event designer has been extremely fulfilling, and I am currently working on balancing all three careers!
Amanda Harary 1648 East 5th St Brooklyn, NY 11230 amandaharary@gmail.com 718-541-3355
Graduated from NYU Married with two kids: 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son Former Teacher and Business Department Chair at Magen David Yeshivah HS
Joseph Harary 1126 East 8th Street Floor 2 Brooklyn, NY 11230 jharary@ginagroup.com 917-533-1451
Raquel Hazan RaquelHazan@yahoo.com
Samuel Harrosh 2032 E. 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 sharrosh@gmail.com 718-414-7248
Have gone to Brooklyn college, majored in psychology, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science. I went on to graduate from SUNY College of Optometry and graduated with a Doctor of Optometry. I am now a full time optometrist and work at NYU’s Robert Preston Tisch center for men’s health.
Joseph Hedaya 535 Dean Street, Apt 907 Brooklyn, NY 11217 johedaya@gmail.com 718-408-0711
I married Aliza Keller and we now have a 2 year old son named Eli. I founded a tech startup called Unroll.Me, which was acquired by Rakuten, Inc. I am now Chief Product and Consumer Officer at Rakuten Intelligence.
Lauren Hertan 155 W 81st Street Apt 1L New York, NY 10024 laurenjhertan@gmail.com 917-692-1834
Received a degree in Jewish Studies from Queens College. I spent several years working in Jewish non-profit and led 6 Birthright Israel trips before deciding to pursue my masters in Health Administration. My interest in healthcare hasn't wavered since Mr. Littman's AP Bio class, and I'm glad I found my niche in the industry. Over the years I've traveled to 10 countries, moved to Manhattan, taken up yoga and completed a half marathon.
Emily Hirsch
Hirsch.Emily@gmail.com
Sara Hochman smh873@aol.com
Jack Husney 602 Ave Y Brooklyn, NY 11235 jhusney@gmail.com 347-450-5225
Attended CUNY Brooklyn College, in which I graduations with a BS in accounting. I went on the study and pass the CPA exam and work full time in a public accounting firm for five and a half years. I now own and operate my own full service accounting firm in Manhattan.
Jack Jemal 1239 East 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 jackj@jjop.com 917-576-0042
I graduated from Baruch College with a major in Real Estate Development. Just after graduating I married my wife Shirley, and after interning at an Israeli real estate company, I started working full time for my family’s real estate company. In 2013, our eldest son Joey was born and in 2016 my wife gave birth to twins Lisa and Jesse. We’ve lived in Brooklyn since being married and continue to be involved community organizations. Looking forward to meeting up at the reunion and hearing about where everyone’s lives has taken them.
Morris Jerome 1901 East 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 mjerome93@gmail.com 718-645-4574
Yehudah Kabebeh KababehJudah@gmail.com
Arielle Kamin
400 East 71st Street, Apt 22U New York, NY 10021 arielle.kamin@gmail.com (917) 273-1414
Was a DJ
Sarah Kann
19 Baylis Avenue Port Jefferson, NY 11777 sjk869@gmail.com 917-414-7396
Daniel Kasierer 929 Columbus Avenue Apt 2A New York, NY 10025 dankasierer@gmail.com 347-628-8515
I graduated from CCNY in Computer Engineering. I am currently working as a Software Developer at a Fortune 500 financial firm. I currently reside in New York, NY
Leon Kassin
fielder0024@hotmail.com
Erica Kimmel ericakimmel@gmail.com
Andrew Katz 33 Caton Place, Apt 2D Brooklyn, NY 11218 akatz6190@gmail.com 917-407-8551
After Flatbush, I attended Hofstra University which also happens to be where I met my wife, Rachel. We met at one of my fraternity's parties during Fall 2010, started dating later in the year and got married during November 2016. I still live in Brooklyn (Park Slope area) and have been working in marketing/advertising over the last several years. I currently specialize in luxury real estate branding/marketing. In my free time, I love all things relating to fitness/sports, meeting up with friends, bumming out on the beach and going to concerts.
Aliza Keller 535 Dean Street, Apt 907 Brooklyn, NY 11217 alizahedaya@gmail.com 732-991-0148
After graduation I spent a year abroad in Israel. I then went to the UPenn School of Nursing, earned my BSN, and have been practicing as a registered nurse for the past 5 years at NYU Langone Medical Center. I married Jojo Hedaya and we have a 2 year old son named Eli.
Shoshana Koslowe 600 West 239 Street Apt 6k Bronx, NY 10463 shoshana.koslowe@gmail.com 732-735-5072
Since graduation I have attended Binghamton university for undergrad and Bank Street college of education for graduate school. I met my spouse, Zachary Ainsberg, in college and we currently live in Riverdale New York with our two children. I work at SAR
Samuel Kupfer 14231 Vernon Street Oak Park, MI 48237 SambKup@gmail.com 917-678-0972
I've gotten my Master's degree at Carnegie Mellon University in Computer Engineering. I got married in 2015 and we now have a 10 month old son named Oliver. We recently moved to Detroit where I play with cars all day (and sometimes test crash them) at my job at General Motors.
Betty Laboz
33 Union Square West Apt 4F New York, NY 10003 bettymlaboz@gmail.com 917-589-2818
Graduated with a BFA in visual and critical studies from the School of Visual Arts. Worked and interned at galleries and an auction house. Got married, had a baby and am expecting another.
Hillel Landman hlandman@gmail.com
Ari Kotowitz
Ari.kotowitz@gmail.com
Rebecca Lazaros Rlazaros35@gmail.com
Zahava Last 102-20 67th Drive Apt 409 Forst Hills, NY 11375 Zahava.last@gmail.com 917-838-0147
After graduating from Flatbush, I received a dual degree in Childhood General Education/Special Education and a minor in Music from NYU. I then continued my studies at NYU and received a Masters in Education. I work as a Special Education teacher at a private school on the Upper East Side . I married Jeremy Kugelman in 2017, and we just had our first son, Matan. We currently live in Forest Hills, NY, where we are active members of the community.
Benjamin Leinwand 109A Cameron Ct Chapel Hill, NC 27516 bleinwand@gmail.com 718-306-2623
Benjy is an adult human male in his twenties. He has short, shaggy, dark blue hair that is mostly worn under a yellow beanie, and black stubble on his face and neck. He typically wears a red zip hoodie with a plain white shirt underneath, grey sweatpants with white lines on the sides, and blue flip-flops.
Talya Leserowitz 600 Columbus Ave Apt 3P New York, NY 10023 t.leserowitz@gmail.com 917-974-2471
After graduation, I spent the year in Israel learning and gaining insight in to the Israeli special education system. Following the experience, I received my Bachelors and Masters in Education from NYU. Since then, I have bounced around to a few different schools but have found my place at Preschool of the Arts - Greenwich Village. I have lived on the Upper West Side for the past few years and enjoy it tremendously.
Jack Levenson
3692 Bedford Avenue Apt 5H Brooklyn, NY 11229 jacklev10@gmail.com 917-213-4466
Since graduation I have been fortunate enough to earn a doctorate degree and am currently a resident in the New York Presbyterian health system for foot and ankle surgery. I am married to fellow classmate Eve Elmann, and we have an awesome 2 year old boy named Abie.
Eliyahu Levin 935 E 23rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 elilevin31@gmail.com 347-418-2165
Ethan Lustig- Elgraby 3040 West 22nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11224 elustigelgrably@gmail.com 347-436-3372
Richard Mann 48 W 37th St 7th Floor New York, NY 10018 ricmann1@gmail.com 917-345-7025
Over the years I’ve stuck my nose where it didn’t belong, acquired sunburns and poison ivy in uncomfortable places, wondered how the heck I got here, complained about my co-workers, drank too much coffee and wine, ignored surgeon general’s warnings, finished all my vegetables, camped on the beach, fell asleep on the couch, watched bad TV, put pennies on railroad tracks, read cheesy books and great books and annoying books and far too many books I wish I’d written myself, been shocked and jealous and panicked and pathetic and proud and devastated and deliriously happy, been a sucker for the corporate ploy, saw great bands and crappy bands and bands that were somehow both at once, went to the opera and wondered what the heck the hype was all about, been underpaid and overworked, demanded my money back, had my heart ground to dust on the sidewalk and then swept up and put back together, had poppy seeds and parsley and popcorn stuck in my teeth, drooled on my pillow, cried at the movies, got blisters from new shoes, grateful still to be here in this world.
Tamar Markowitz tamarkowitz@gmail.com
Daniel Matis Nibsbb55@aim.com
Michal Meer
michellecmeer@gmail.com
Ari Mermelstein 2053 East 35th Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 IMAsuperduperbum@aol.com 917-603-6060
Yakov Merkin yakov.merkin@gmail.com
Following high school, I spent a year studying in Israel, and then completed my BA & MA in history at Queens College. I made Aliyah in August 2016, and in December 2017, I drafted into the IDF, where I am still serving now. In addition, between May 2017 and now, I have published 3 (soon to be 4) science fiction and fantasy novels on Amazon, as well as my Master’s thesis.
Gabrielle Miller 497 W 182 Street Apt 5B New York, NY 10033 gabrielleymiller@gmail.com 718-598-1742
I have pursued a career in public policy. Currently, I work with the Government and Community Relations team at New York City Economic Development Corporation. I live with my husband, Eitan, and our two (2!) dogs, Bordeaux and Java, in Manhattan.
Edward Mishaan 500A Grand St., #8B New York, NY 10002 eddie@mishaan.net 917-583-3329
Shirley Mishan Shirlb90@aol.com
Jaclyn Mishaan 1927 East 18th Street Brooklyn, NY 11229 jaclynmishaan@gmail.com 917-533-3607
Graduated Brooklyn College with a BA and MSED in Education/special ed. Mother to two boys Third grade teacher in Magen David Yeshivah
Valerie Mizrachi 1295 Ocean Parkway 2ND Floor Brooklyn, NY 11230 valeriemizrachi@gmail.com 917-885-6634
I’m married living in Brooklyn. I have one 3 year old son and expecting another G-d willing
Lenore Mizrachi 1110 S Oakhurst Dr. Apt 101 Los Angeles, CA 90035 lenorefaiena@gmail.com 917-348-1438
Shortly after high school I got married to Izak Faiena. We moved to Highland Park, NJ while he did his residency at Robert Wood Johnson and I finished my undergrad at Brooklyn College. We had two beautiful children, Sophia (6) and Morris (3). After residency my husband continued on to a fellowship in urologic oncology at UCLA. I took a job as a preschool teacher in a Montessori school. We are currently living in Los Angeles and hope to move back to the east coast this summer.
David Mizrahi
1718 E 8th St Brooklyn, NY 11223 Davidmizrahi08@gmail.com 347-387-1661
David I. Mizrahi 3314 Ave T Brooklyn, NY 11234 davidmiz00@gmail.com 917-674-8194
I went to SUNY Binghamton and graduated with an MBA. I am an e-Commerce businessman and still a musician. I produce electronic music and DJ.
Joseph Mizrahi 27 Williams Blvd. Apt 1E Lake Grove, NY 11755 mizrahijoe@gmail.com 917-733-4719
I attended SUNY Binghamton for college, went on to Medical School at the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, and now am an Internal Medicine Resident at Stony Brook University Hospital in Long Island. My wife is also a physician (pediatrics), and on the way we adopted a dog named Pax!
Mikey Mizrahi
1633 Bellmore Street Oakhurst, NJ 07755 menahemmizrahi@gmail.com 646-327-0204
Since I graduated I got married, started a screen printing and grew my screen printing company and moved to New Jersey.
Rochelle Mizrahi 1562 East 28th Street Brooklyn, NY 11229 RO1290@aol.com 917-497-3548
I’m currently working, married & have two beautiful girls. Appreciate what I have in life and just keep doing my best everyday. Sorry, I couldn’t make it to the reunion would have loved to see you all!
Meir Mondrow jewflame12@aim.com
Ariel Mizrahi Jeter210M@aol.com
Isaac Mogroby 1802 East 22nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11229 isaacmog@gmail.com 917-400-4465
I attended and graduated Baruch Macauly Honors in two years, receiving a BBA in Finance. During my last year in college I joined Crown Acquisitions, Inc., specializing in Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions and Leasing, and have been there since. In 2012 I got married to my lovely wife Tal, and have since been blessed with two wonderful children, Daniel (age 4) and Frieda (age 3).
Simon Mosery 2223 East 1st Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 smosery@gmail.com 718-578-7684
Got married and became an orthodontist! Cheers!
Shira Moskowitz 9 W South Orange Ave Unit 414 South Orange, NJ 07079 Shira.ashear@gmail.com 732-744-4293
After graduating, I spent a year learning in Israel. From there, I went to Brandeis University for two years before transferring to New York University and receiving my B.A. in 2013. In 2014 I married my husband, David Ashear. In 2017, I completed an M.S. from Pace University and currently practice as a Physician Assistant in Obstetrics at a hospital in NYC. We reside in South Orange, NJ.
Suzy Mosseri 2301 Avenue S Brooklyn, NY 11229 Soozymoose@aol.com 718-986-2928
Got married and have 3 beautiful kids.
Joey Nachmani 29 Atlantic Avenue Deal, NJ 07723 joe@kgcre.com 718-820-2380
Got a business degree at Baruch College. Served in the IDF. Worked in the textile industry for a few years before transitioning into real estate. Got married to my wife Leah. Moved to Deal NJ where we have a baby boy named David.
Rena Namer 1414 East 9th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 Renamizrahi1@gmail.com 917-617-5767
Renee Nigri
Richard Offenbacher 19A Girard St Brooklyn, NY 11235 roffenba@gmail.com 6466703415
Melissa Papir MRP10@aol.com
Solomon Palacci 1529 East 9 Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 Splayer2003@aol.com
Focusing on work family and friends
Joshua Rosenbaum joshmrosenbaum@gmail.com
I graduated Brooklyn College with a BA in psychology. I am married with four kids.
Esther Sabin
1846 East 3rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 estherdabbah@gmail.com 347-204-1062
Dovie Rosenberg 209 West 97th Street Apt 6A New York, NY 10025 dovierosenberg@gmail.com 347-463-4085
Since graduation, Dovie has continued finding creative ways to avoid gym class. After a gap year at Eretz Hatzvi, he studied business and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania. Dovie quickly found his calling in the tech industry as a consultant and systems engineer. Today he wages war against hackers, defending companies from cybercriminals and rogue nation-states. He has lived on the Upper West Side of Manhattan for the past six years.
Marissa Rosenfeld 20 West 95th Street Apt 2 New York,NY 10025 marissamrosenfeld@gmail.com 646-932-2512
After graduating from the Yeshivah of Flatbush, I received my BA in Jewish Studies and English Literature from Hunter College and went on to receive my masters in Modern Jewish Studies at the University of Oxford. My masters thesis was entitled “The Yeshivah of Flatbush and the Jewish Day School Movement.” I now live in the West Village, and work as the US young leadership director for Save a Child’s Heart, a global humanitarian organization that provides life-saving for children from developing countries. l am excited to be on the committee for our ten year reunion!
Ariella Roth
30 Ramona Court New Rochelle, NY 10804 ariellaknoll@gmail.com 917-589-6209
I became a special education teacher. I got married, moved to Westchester and have two sons.
Kenny Rub 7132 150th Street Flushing, NY 11367 kennyidanrub@gmail.com 347-598-3593
Since graduation I have gotten married, worked as a graphic designer, traveled the world, started my own business – Makom Haminhag, had a baby boy.
Geoffrey Rubenshtein 401 E 34th St. Apt S14K New York, NY 10016 gfr220@nyu.edu 646-441-8294
Daniel Rusinowitz 948 East 24th Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 dansris90@gmail.com 718-490-8714
Got married to SGO member Margo Ash. Got my doctorate in physical therapy. Moved with Margo to San Diego for 2 years. Moved back to NY and started our own physical therapy practice where we service Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk County. Have a son who just turned 1 and will be moving to Belle Harbor in January 2019.
Aimee Sabbagh 617 Avenue K Brooklyn, NY 11230 asasson_te@flatbush.org 646-379-6330
After graduating from Flatbush I continued my education at Brooklyn College, graduating summa cum laude with a degree in Early childhood education and Psychology. I completed my Masters in Early childhood special education at NYU, from which I graduated with honors. I currently teach PreK at YOF and was the director of the summer program at Preschool for the Arts in Manhattan. I've been married for six years and I have a three year old son. My husband and I just moved back to Brooklyn so our son could start school at YOF!
Ezra Safdieh 1804 East 4th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 ezra.safdieh@gmail.com 917-715-8940
- Studied in Israel for 6 months - Was a real estate broker in NYC for several years - Graduated Baruch College in 2012 - Got married in 2015 - Started a real estate investment business in NJ
Robert Salame 1118 East 28th Street Brooklyn, NY 11210 RSalame1@gmail.com 917-494-9925
Sam Busak
Rachel Sarafraz
Isaac Sasson
1409 East 3rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 sassonisaac@gmail.com 917-692-3337
Since graduation I got married and currently have two kids (2 and a half and 8 months). I also went to Israel for the year, Brooklyn College, and NYU Law School. I am currently working as a bankruptcy associate at a law firm in Manhattan and still live in Midwood.
Jordan Schachar jordan.schachar@gmail.com
Andrew Schwarz
Francine Shamosh 2172 East 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 fsasson1@gmail.com 917-751-6915
Graduated Parsons the New School for Design with a BFA in Communication Design and have been a freelance graphic designer ever since. I also got married and have 2 children.
Daniel Shayowitz 1481 East 12 Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 djshayowitz@gmail.com 347-424-8979
Stephany Shemesh sunnybunny90@aol.com
Isaac Shmulewitz 8 Fox Run Drive Englewood, NJ 07631 Shmulewitz.Isaac@gmail.com 732-236-7842
After graduating YOF I served in the IDF and returned to the States to go to Queens College where I met my lovely wife Talia. In 2013 I ventured down to DC to get a Masters in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University and went into investment banking at a DC-based firm, moving to NYC in 2015. After three and a half years in banking, I now work at a private equity firm focused on investing in energy infrastructure. In July 2018 Talia and I were blessed to have our baby boy Elijah. We currently live in Englewood, NJ and also have a dog that I'm obsessed with named Bialy. Since graduating I've been fortunate to have so many YOF classmates a part of my life including my accountant, physical therapist (#nopainDan), real estate broker (follow @noahco_re), Rebbe (has anyone seen Eli and/or Rob?), creepy guy who reads my emails, college roommate and all things fantasy sports, and not to mention great friends.
Charlie Shrem
Aaron Silvers ASilvers107@gmail.com
Eddie Spigel 717 Avenue T Brooklyn, NY 11223 eddie.spigel@gmail.com 718-687-3179
Graduated Brooklyn college and now work in wholesale selling ladies footwear. Got married in 2013 and now live in Brooklyn with my wife and 2 kids Carol and Robert.
Maurice Srour 315 Avenue C, Apt 2D Brooklyn, NY 10009 modjo90@aol.com 718-687-7996
Completed BS in Psychiatry from Brooklyn College- CUNY Completed DDS from NYU College of Dentistry Current Chief Resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center/ Bellevue Hospital Center
Morris Srour
1476 East 13th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 mmsrour312@gmail.com 917-757-4993
SO many things! Was in yeshiva in Israel for 3 years then 4 years in Brooklyn. Worked for a variety of non profit organization. Currently a trauma therapist and group therapists working with clients in Israel, US and Canada utilizing hypnotherapy, inner child work, EMDR, breathwork, meditation etc. Co-founded and lead facilitator of Journey To Home an organization catering to Jewish men and women cultivating well-being and healing in a Torah context. Manage and supervise Manufacturing and Account executive for a baby merchandising company in New Jersey. Still learn consistently and eventually make time for the gym ;)
Sarah Srour
1921 East 9th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 sarah.srour@gmail.com
Michelle Steiner mishmosh400@optonline.net
Michael Sutton 1101 East 4th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 michaelsutton22@gmail.com 3477821927
Claudia Tawil 400 E 70th Street 1108 New York, NY 10021 claudia.Mansour@elliman.com 917-669-4414
Moses Sutton 1573 East 4th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 Mosessutton@gmail.com 917-763-4004
I spent a year studying in Israel after high school, and then went to Brooklyn College where I graduated with a very practical degree in music composition. I convinced fellow 402-er Frieda (Benun) to marry me. We have two adorable daughters. I work as an energy analyst at Barclays.
David Tawil 1263 Ocean Parkway F1 Brooklyn, NY 11230 davetawil@gmail.com 917-817-1500
Leon Tebele 158 East 61st Street New York, NY 10065 leo@leotebele.com 917-292-0278
Jack Terzi 1873 East 9th Street Brooklyn, NY 11223 jterzi123@gmail.com 917-846-1943
I got married November of 2015. I have one kid he was born last September he is a year and change. Been working in apparel the family business pretty much around the time I graduated Brooklyn College.
Joshua Twito 85 Moffett Street Staten Island, NY 10312 Joshua.Twito@gmail.com 718-578-9669
After high school, I became a New York State certified EMT in 2009 and completed my bachelors degree in political science at CUNY - The College of Staten Island in 2014. Throughout college I worked part or full time as an EMT in the New York City 911 EMS system at various hospitals until joining a newly founded private ambulance company, InstaCare EMS in 2014. While at InstaCare I served as the company's EMS Operations Chief, a position which I held until August of 2016, when I left InstaCare to begin my studies at St. Georges University School of Medicine's MD program. Currently I am in the midst of the 3rd year clinical clerkship of my training which I am completing at Kings County Hospital here in Brooklyn. I continue to be active in EMS, moonlighting at Maimonides Medical Center's EMS department. I have been married to my wife Shelly, since March 2016, we live in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Esther Varon 1253 East 10th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 estherfvaron@gmail.com 917-518-8789
I am a licensed clinical social worker in a mental health clinic, while also working on a Ph.D in Jewish History. I have been lucky enough to chase two passions. My proudest accomplishment is that, without the help of Facebook, I am still in touch (some on a daily basis) with most of my high school friends. I also had the opportunity to develop many close friendships with other seniors ‘08 alumni even after graduation.
Robert Wadler RoJust81@aol.com
Debra Weinstein
Fortune Wahba 301 East 22nd Street Apt 2P New York, NY 10010 Fortunechalme@gmail.com 917-805-9698
Since graduating, I have had a lot of good times and great achievements. I received a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts and studied at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, in Jerusalem. As a video and performance artist, I have exhibited in numerous art shows in New York and Internationally. I've combined my entreprenurial spirit, my love for Jewish culture, and my creative nature to start my business "Gilded In Leather". I created a unique line of laser cut leather Judaic items including challah covers, teffilin bags and mezuzah cases that I sell worldwide. I'm currently living the dream in Manhattan with my husband Sammy and my 2 sons: Albert and Sol Dylan.
Malka Wallick 170 Norfolk Street #13 New York, NY 11215 malkawallick@gmail.com 646-286-3495
I have been working as an actor based in NYC, performing off-broadway and regionally. My work is geared toward telling female-driven narratives and as an artist I am committed to using my voice to empower young girls and to help shift the cultural narrative. I attended Sarah Lawrence College and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for my masters.
Avishai Weiss Vishnu216@yahoo.com
Ayla Winkler Doodel2000@aol.com
Danna Weintroub 1220 East 55th Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 dweintroub@gmail.com 646-463-2356
I became a Registered Nurse and married my college sweetheart in 2012. We were blessed with our beautiful daughter in 2016. I currently work in a busy Medicine unit in Maimonides Medical Center.
Yonatan Weiss 660 Saint Nicholas Avenue 12 New York, NY 10030 yonimweiss@gmail.com 6469962676
Pursuing a career in Graphic Design, I attended The City College of New York honors program, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2013 with BFA in Design. Since then, I have worked as a freelance designer and in-house at corporate and nonprofit organizations. In 2016, I joined the team at Jessica Weber Design, Inc. where I help to develop strategic communications for the firm's many not-for-profit clients by creating branding systems, editorial, marketing, and development communications. For the last several years, I have been teaching a course in the Media & Communications Arts department at CCNY in graphics production. I am also a member of the Associate Board of City Limits, an important organization that uses investigative journalism through the prism of New York City to identify urban problems, examine their causes, explore solutions, and equip communities to take action. My partner of 7 years, Matthew Holloway, and I live in Harlem with our dog Oreo.
Aviva Woolf DivaViva13@aol.com
Robyn Yedid bobzie223@aol.com
Sheli Yona 475 W. 186th Street Apt 2C New York, NY 10033 shels1223@gmail.com 773-383-8823
...attended מדרשת אמיתseminary inJerusalem. I then received a B.Ed in Computer Science from Michlalah Jersualem. I lived there for 6 years and worked as a dental assistant/office manager until I moved back to NYC in 2015. I am currently working as a supervisor in the AR department at B&H Photo. My husband and I now reside in Washington Heights with our two children, Yochanan and Devorah.
Ralph Zirdok 2328 Ocean Pkwy Brooklyn, NY 11223 ralphz113@gmail.com 718-666-8996
Graduated college with a degree in Business management and finance and marketing.
Hannah Ziring Greasegirl926@aol.com
Dana Zion
doombass03@aol.com
Marc Zwillenberg 945 East 26th Street D2 Brooklyn, NY 11210 marc.zwillenberg@gmail.com 347-335-3652
I did the Israel thing, the premed thing, the med school thing, and now off to the residency thing. I am currently an Emergency Medicine resident at Kings County Hospital and having a lot of fun! Otherwise, I've mainly been sleeping.