Yeshivah of Flatbush Annual Impact Report 2021-2022

THE YESHIVAH’S CORE VALUES form a belief system that anchors us to our tradition. As we make decisions, we turn to the values as guideposts to show us the way. We educate our students with the aspiration that they will be instilled with these values and live by them in institutions of higher learning, their communities and the world at large.

Our Core Values parallel the Ten Commandments in that there are ten values which can be broken down into two groups of five. The first five are God-centered or religious, while the last five focus on interpersonal relationships or the secular. As a whole, these Core Values provide balance, symmetry and harmony. The Yeshivah constantly seeks to be the best in recognizing its place as a religious institution which educates students to reach the highest levels of Torah study while simultaneously fully engaging with Hashem’s world.

human being

treated

created in

image of God

derech

therefore

study of the Torah through traditional and contemporary methods shapes the learner and enables lifetime observance of the mitzvot

The study of the sciences, humanities and the arts fulfills the halakhic imperative to engage God’s world and prepares students to contribute productively to society.

Honesty, trust, and conduct in accordance with the highest standards of integrity are religious imperatives and form the basis of community.

loving-kindness

out of one’s social

individual’s character and foster arevut

The establishment of the modern-day State of Israel is a divine gift and the initial fulfillment of a millennia-old national longing. It is our obligation to pray for, celebrate, support, and strengthen its existence.

The United States of America is founded on principles concomitant with Judaism and extends kindness to the Jewish people. We proudly support, celebrate and pray for the welfare of this great nation.

The Hebrew language is a cherished and sanctified treasure of the Jewish people. Conducting Judaic studies Ivrit b’Ivrit and communicating in Hebrew is essential to a complete Torah education.

Diligent and persistent effort, especially when facing and overcoming challenges, are fundamental to achieving growth and excellence.

Yeshivah of Flatbush

Elementary School

Head of School

Rabbi Yahel Tsaidi

Principal, Middle School

Rabbi Dr. David Hertzberg

Co-Principal, Middle School

Rabbi Ronn Yaish (HS ’92)

Principal, Lower School

Mr. Robert Berkman

Associate Principal, Judaic Studies, Lower School

Mrs. Chani Gratzman

Associate Principal, General Studies, Lower School

Director of Teaching and Learning

Rabbi Dr. David Saltzman

Director, Early Childhood

Mrs. Debbie Levine Greenbaum

Director of Student Services

Dr. Nicole Yossef

Yeshivah of Flatbush

Joel Braverman High School

Head of School

Rabbi Joseph Beyda

Associate Principal

Ms. Esther Hidary (HS ’94)

Associate Principal Rabbi Yigal Sklarin

Assistant Principal

Rabbi David Galpert (ES ’05, HS ’09)

Dean of Students

Rabbi Naftali Besser

Rosh Bet Midrash

Rabbi Avi Harari (ES ’99, HS ’03)

Director of Guidance

Dr. Etty Mizrahi (ES ’97, HS ’01)

Director of College Guidance

Ms. Amber M. Long

Principal Emeritus

Rabbi Dr. David Eliach, Z”L

Yeshivah of Flatbush

Executive Office

Executive Director

Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Rothman

Director of Annual Giving

Mrs. Vicky Amzalag

Director of Informational and Instructional Technology

Dr. Christine L. Coleman, DPS Director of Finance

Mrs. Faigie Gelbstein

Director of Operations

Ms. Esther Kizelnik

Director of Marketing and Communications

Ms. Ilana Lax

Director of Admissions, Elementary School

Mrs. Norma Shamah

Director of Development

Mrs. Hila Stern

Annual Report Editors

Mrs. Hila Stern

Ms. Michelle Olveira

Annual Impact Report Committee

Abe Anteby, Zeke Faham, Abe Haddad

Design

Franklin Group

YOF

LEADERSHIP 2021-2022

OFFICERS

President:

Abie J. Hidary Vice Presidents: Dawn Levy David Oved Ami Sasson Ralph S. Shamah Isaac Silvera

Treasurer: Abe Hanan

Associate Treasurers: Morris Doueck Albert Hasson Eric Setton Louis Shamie

Financial Secretary: Mitchell Vilinsky Associate Financial Secretaries: Abe Anteby Jaret Feldman Dory Salem Sam Shamie

Secretary: Jeanne Zirdok

Associate Secretaries: Joey M. Allaham David Chabbott Dr. Jack Katri

Dr. David Khaski Assistant Secretaries: David Azar Joseph Betesh JoJo A. Chehebar Ruvin Levavi Abraham Sultan

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Steven Adelsberg

Zvi BenHaim Maggie Betesh Jack Cayre Robert Frastai Marjorie Gindi Mark Goldstein Abe Haddad Abe Hanan Ralph Harary

Abie J. Hidary Louis Jerome Albert Laboz Hagai Laniado Hymie Mamiye

Jack Mann

Jack Mosseri

Solomon Mosseri David Oved Jack A. Rahmey Seymour Sammell

Ami Sasson Steven Sasson Alan Shamah Ralph S. Shamah Isaac Silvera Steven Stein Joe R. Tawil Mitchell Vilinsky

Naomi Houllou A”H Ladies Auxiliary Lillie Sasson Sheila Shamah Esther Mishan

HONORARY TRUSTEES

Steven Cohn Raymond Gindi

Saul Hazan

Joseph Sitt

Ronald Tawil

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Abie J. Hidary (ES ’91, HS ’95)

After four fulfilling years as President of the Yeshivah of Flatbush, this will be the last time that I get to introduce the Annual Report to my Flatbush Family.

It is a bittersweet moment for me, as I look back on everything that we have accomplished. I recognize all that I have personally gained from the immeasurable experience of leading this illustrious school that graduates students who are given the tools to change the world. I gained treasured friendships, memorable experiences, and a different perspective on the operations of this institution.

In this issue, you will see this year’s theme of YOF’s 10 Core Values come to life. These values represent what it means to be Jewish. They offer us a moral compass, a sense of responsibility and a feeling of belonging to a larger community. I believe that these ten values are what makes a Yeshivah of Flatbush student a successful and contributing member of society in all facets of

WELCOME TO YOF'S NEW BOARD MEMBERS:

Abe Hanan, President

life. These values are the reason I got involved with the school and they have stayed with me from my time as a YOF student into adulthood.

I am filled with pride and satisfaction to bring you this Annual Report for 2021. The hard work of our engaging teachers, accomplished administration and esteemed board is featured between these pages and showcased in each of our core values.

I want to sincerely thank each and every one of you who support the Yeshivah with your time, talent or funding - you are the fabric that weaves together the threads that keep our school together and strong.

I wish the best of luck to my successor, Abe Hanan, as he continues to move Yeshivah of Flatbush forward with new goals to achieve and new heights to reach, while relying on our Core Values as a guiding light.

New Trustees: Morris Doueck, Ronit Laniado, Louis J. Shamie, Jeanne Zirdok

New Officers: Morris Tabush, Limor Madeb, Joey Oved, Amy Sasson, Alberto Smeke, and Eric Stern

hard work of our engaging teachers, accomplished administration and esteemed board is

between these

and

each of our core values.

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Rothman

Dear Flatbush Family,

I am proud to introduce the Yeshivah of Flatbush 2021 Annual Report and the many exciting things happening at our school.

The Yeshivah of Flatbush has been here for almost a century and it is important that we plan for our future. To that end, the Board has decided to launch a legacy giving program that will solidify our financial health for generations to come. We have grown our Flatbush Forever Fund in recent years, and I am happy to report that this year we secured a $1,000,000 gift that needs to be matched. This match opportunity has already inspired many donations, and, with your help, we hope to surpass this goal.

The YOF Annual Scholarship Fund has grown by 10% from 2021 to 2022. We are also pleased to continue with the Annual Naming Program for donors of $26,000 and above. In addition, our Annual Auction and Grand Raffle had their best years to date in donor participation as we outperformed our goals.

Aside from our Endowment and Annual Campaigns, we are also launching a new Capital Campaign to renovate the Joel Braverman High School campus. Renovations include a new facade, expanded College Guidance offices, gymnasium, a modernized music suite, and an additional Bet Midrash. We are also preparing for an Elementary School expansion that will better accommodate

our growing community and the need for more classrooms and spaces.

As you can see, we are planning for growth. In 2021 alone, we needed to add additional classes in Atideinu (two and three year olds) and Kindergarten. We transformed and relocated our Executive Office to be able to add four new classrooms in the Elementary School. We are thrilled to report that September 2022 will welcome more 9th graders to the High School than we have had in over a decade.

We were also awarded a five-year city contract to expand our 3K for All and a full day UPK program. This initiative will provide a significant savings of around 50% for over 200 students in Atideinu and Nursery classes. In addition, YOF’s new lunch program initiative is able to provide free lunch to more than 2,000 students daily in both schools.

As we exhibit in this Annual Report how much our school has grown, we hope you enjoy reading about all of the achievements of our students and faculty. We will continue to bring new and improved initiatives to benefit our students, parents, alumni and community.

We are thrilled to report that September 2022 will welcome more 9th graders to the High School than we have had in over a decade.

LETTER FROM ELEMENTARY HEAD OF SCHOOL

Rabbi Yahel Tsaidi

Over the past several years, we have been talking about one item more frequently and with greater depth than any other - our Yeshivah’s growth. We have grown in a multitude of ways, including but not limited to, our academic program, our faculty professional development, our academic and behavioral data collection, our course and elective offerings, our religious and spiritual programs and offerings, our faculty mentoring and so much more.

Our growth and evolution as a premier institution has had a direct impact on our admissions, and with that I would like to place a spotlight on this area of our Yeshivah. It is fascinating to consider that only four years ago we did not even have an admissions department. Today our admissions department stands at the cross-section between exciting and relevant.

The 2022-23 school year shows the largest enrollment since 2016 with a total of just over 1,450 students. With this healthy student growth, one may get a more nuanced perspective when focusing particularly on what the numbers have been for our Early Childhood admissions over the past five years: 2018: 342 2019: 381 2020: 366 (Covid year) 2021: 402 2022: 440

These numbers indicate over 35% growth over the past five years. We are seeing unprecedented interest in all grade levels of our Early Childhood program. With our interest and enrollment higher than it’s ever been, we find ourselves at a critical juncture: How large do we

want to be? What does growth look like and to what end? How do we ensure mission alignment with our incoming families?

We are at an enviable place with the opportunity to affirm and solidify our identity as a premier Yeshivah. We are taking a deeper look into our admissions processes to ensure they reflect our desired needs and direction as an institution. Critical conversations have already begun in partnership with board committees and educational leadership.

Our growth and progress over the past four years are as much tied to the individuals working tirelessly to lead the educational growth in our Yeshivah as it is tied to the strength and partnership between our educational leadership and our lay leadership. Under Abie Hidary’s leadership, YOF has become a more unified institution that collaborates, resolves challenges, values the points of strength in each group and ultimately leads from a place of strength. These qualities have transformed our institution and have made our school into a model for other schools.

The Parent School Partnership initiative has increased the dialogue between our professionals and our parent body through surveys, committees and lectures. I would like to thank Abie and Yvette, on behalf of the educational leadership, the teachers and the entire Elementary School, for their many years of unwavering dedication, commitment and service to the Yeshivah - especially for the last four. Your stoic leadership through this most unexpected journey could not have been more appreciated by us all. May we continue m’chayil el chayil together.

YOF has become a more unified institution that collaborates, resolves challenges, values the points of strength in each group and ultimately leads from a place of strength.

LETTER FROM JBHS HEAD OF SCHOOL

Rabbi Joseph Beyda

As I end my first year as head of the Joel Braverman High School, I’m happy to report back to you on a few important developments.

We established a new administrative team comprising Ms. Esther Hidary, Rabbi Yigal Sklarin and Rabbi David Galpert. Each of these outstanding educators supervises a separate branch of the school. Ms. Hidary leads our core function of Teaching and Learning; Rabbi Sklarin oversees Student Advancement: Guidance, College Guidance, Pathfinders, SAFE, Academic Support, etc.; and Rabbi Galpert directs the Student Experience, the elements of the school which make Flatbush unique: Seminar, Chesed and the like. Each has employed their individual talents to improve these areas of the school, but it has been the cohesion between the four of us working together that has and will continue to take the school to new levels.

My top priority, in terms of the school’s direction, is to ensure a greater emphasis on Torah learning and mitzvah observance. We have gone to great lengths to raise the level of religious and spiritually uplifting programming we provide our students to educate and inspire them regarding the beauty and meaning of living a Torah-values lifestyle. Inside the classroom, we have put effort into ensuring that learning is mission-aligned, meaning-infused and practical. Torah u’Mitzvot education necessarily goes beyond the classroom walls. Under the leadership of Rosh Bet Midrash Rabbi Avi Harari, we have greatly expanded our offerings of

after-school learning. Many of our teachers have opened their homes to invite students for Shabbat meals and holiday celebrations. These and other initiatives have led to an increased awareness of and greater love for Torah in our students. It is not surprising that a large number of this year’s graduates are choosing to spend next year in yeshivot and seminaries in Israel!

After last year’s success in dealing with covid, this year we were able to return to the programs which enrich the student experience. We were able to have an in-person Open House; we held four Seminars; Witness Theater and our Jason Botnick A”H Hebrew Play returned to our Khezrie Auditorium. Our athletics programs resumed and were a major source of community-building. two games were played at the Barclays Center and numerous games at our home court with hundreds of fans.

As we look ahead to the next school year, we anticipate further growth. We will welcome in the largest ninth grade class we have had in recent memory. The College Guidance department will be led by our new Director. Our new focus on Authentic Assessments will be in its second year and should yield tangible results. The next phase of our building renovation will be underway and our original building, opened in 1964, will be getting a substantial upgrade.

I look forward to continued growth, implementing our goals and reaching new heights.

My top priority, in terms of the school’s direction, is to ensure a greater emphasis on Torah learning and mitzvah observance.

Awe And Love Are The Foundation For An OnGoing Relationship With Hashem, Which Is Cultivated In Order To Inspire Commitment To Torah And Mitzvot.

Learning reflects the core value of the importance of personal Torah study. It also affords a great opportunity for students to learn together who are not necessarily in the same class or grade, that builds a broader sense of community.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MISHMAR PROGRAM

Every Thursday after school, a slew of students eagerly rush to the Bet Midrash for Middle School’s Mishmar program. It is a way for students to connect to learning on a different and more personal level, together with their morot and rabbanim, exploring the weekly parasha, Jewish thought, Mishna and many other topics outside of the regular school day offerings.

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HIGH SCHOOL

INQUIRY BET MIDRASH

The Inquiry Bet Midrash program is designed to reimagine what learning Torah looks like in the 12th grade. Students are divided into six groups and work together to parse through texts on their own and b'chavruta. The teacher works with the chavrutot as needed. Topics vary by teacher but a common thread for all groups is the deep reading of the myriad texts that are used— from Tanakh and commentaries, to Mishna and Gemara.

We give our students agency in their learning, and through that empowerment.

-Mr. Justin Engel, JBHS Inquiry Bet Midrash Co-Director

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS JOIN MISHMAR EACH WEEK SIYUMIM ON DAF YOMI GEMAROT WERE CELEBRATED AT THREE OF THE PROGRAMS

CHICKEN FINGERS HAVE BEEN CONSUMED AT MISHMAR DINNERS

TEACHRELSEA R N WITHSTUDE N TS EVERY WE E K 3,000

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םיקלא םלצ

Both the elementary and high schools offer numerous services to all students, both in class, and, if necessary, on a more personal level. It is of utmost importance to look at all facets of a student’s emotional wellness, school behavior, friendships and challenges and to address needs that may change throughout the school year.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Led by Dr. Nicole Yossef, the Student Services department's vision is to support the whole child socially, emotionally and academically using individualized, cohesive, evidence-based interventions. Student Support Team meetings, teacher consultations, individual and group sessions, as well as academic remediation, enhance student achievement and empower students to become the next generation of critical thinkers who will lead their community in tikkun olam.

Digital Citizenship, Tiktok challenges, social media use, cyber chats, gaming social skills

Bullying prevention and social skills

Listening and discussion skills Positive body image, growth and development

Creative art therapy groups Summer safety precautions regarding biking, helmets, sun exposure and fireworks

Substance abuse prevention sessions

5th grade Middle School Transition Program

HIGH SCHOOL

Dr. Etty Mizrahi (HS '01) leads the Guidance Department at JBHS. All high school students are assigned to one of the Guidance D epartment's mental health professionals in order to help them successfully navigate their four years of high school. The department works with students, faculty and families towards a positive and fulfilling high school experience where students are supported socially, emotionally, and academically. The department addresses relevant topics for teens in both individual and group sessions.

Safe driving program for seniors

Parent-Senior Breakfast Substance use programs for parents and students

Project ME body image workshop series Domestic abuse awareness Optional sessions for 12th graders on positive psychology, morality, transitioning to life after high school

Every human being is created in the image of God and therefore should be treated with dignity, respect, and derech eretz.

On going study of the Torah through traditional and contemporary methods shapes the learner and enables lifetime observance of the mitzvot.

CHIDON HATANACH

JBHS sophomore Elisha Kahan represented YOF and the United States at the International Chidon HaTanach (International Bible Contest for Youth) in Israel this past May. The competition is held annually on Yom Ha’Atzmaut and tests contestants’ knowledge of the Bible.

TOP 10 FINISH IN THE COMPETITION FOR ELISHA INTERNATIONAL CONTESTANTS

THE AGE WHEN ELISHA FIRST STARTED LEARNING TORAH

"Both the preparation and the trip were impactful. I had great Tanach teachers in the 9th (Rabbi Charles Safdieh) and 10th (Rabbi Avi Harari) grades. I also worked with Mrs. Suberi-Busany, a seasoned Chidon veteran, who coached me several times a week to prepare for the Chidon HaTanach.

I learned about half the Tanach and got a deeper understanding and appreciation of the nuances and interconnections between all of its parts. I was really excited to meet both President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Seeing Israel for the first time– its land, its people, and its leaders–made me feel even more devoted to everything I had learned."

המכח

The study of the sciences, humanities and the arts fulfills the halakhic imperative to engage God’s world and prepares students to contribute productively to society.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

The Joel Braverman High School prides itself on offering a wide range of challenging Advanced Placement courses to match student inquiries and interests. These classes prepare our students for college as well as their future careers. A score of 3 or better is accepted for advanced credit at most universities.

27 248 24%

AP CLASSES

STUDENTS TOOK AP EXAMS THIS YEAR (208 FROM THE UPPER GRADES AND 40 SOPHOMORES)

83%

OF STUDENTS RECEIVED A 5, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST A STUDENT CAN SCOREOF EXAMS HAD A SCORE OF 3 OR BETTER

Ms. Binah Freedman organized a “speed dating'' activity for her AP Biology students to learn about different organelles in the body. Students arrived in class with a "dating profile" they created written for a specific organelle. Students had to find their "right match" by asking each other questions to see which of the other organelles worked well together.

תמא

Honesty, trust, and conduct in accordance with the highest standards of integrity are religious imperatives and form the basis of community.

LEAD is the committee where current parents can learn how to become future leaders and ambassadors for our Yeshivah. A one-year intensive program gives members a deep understanding of how our Yeshivah functions. Through deep conversation and presentations from the administration, the areas explored are Governance, Educational Vision, Finance, Budgets and Tuition, Technology, Development, and Marketing. Many trustees, officers and different committee chairs received their first introduction to volunteering for the Yeshivah as members of LEAD. Offering parents to be LEAD committee members is one of the many ways Flatbush embodies the core value of “Emet,” practicing transparency, honesty and truth. LEAD builds positive ambassadors to promote our Yeshivah to the community.

“At the final LEAD meeting of every school year, there is an overwhelming feeling of all we have learned. It is satisfying to see the different passions each parent has chosen to pursue in order to continue giving back to the school.”

- Esther Mishan (ES ‘01, HS ‘05) and David Chabbott (ES ‘97, HS ‘01), LEAD co-chairs

The Board of Education serves as the champion of the Yeshivah’s educational program and as the voice of its families. It is a platform for lay leaders to gain understanding of important issues facing the school and to provide constructive feedback to improve the Yeshivah. Board members serve as liaisons of the parents to both the administration and the Board of Trustees. Over the course of several board meetings throughout the school year, members are briefed on important facets of the school’s operations and participate in active conversations with the educators. Between meetings, members serve on various committees: delving into curricula, reviewing proposed calendars, organizing Lishmah classes, and more.

“We are greatly impressed at how everyone is committed to upholding what Flatbush stands for and improving the education of our children. Participants bring their own perspective and knowledge to the table, but the key to being effective as a Board is uncovering the truth together - sharing information, asking the right questions, and engaging in dialogue in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.”

-Louis Shamie (HS ‘02) and Jeanne Zirdok (ES ‘95, HS ‘99), Board of Education co-chairs

דסח

Acts of loving-kindness within and out of one’s social circles develop an individual’s character and foster arevut (responsibility to others).

Performing acts of chesed and community service are core facets of the YOF curriculum. All Joel Braverman High School students are required to complete 30 hours of community service per year. This requirement introduces students to the value of volunteerism and lets them experience compassion through action. Students make significant contributions to a vast array of local, regional, national and global causes and projects. Here are just a few statistics and examples of how our students learn to give back.

HEART OF GOLD INITIATIVE

OVERALL HIGH SCHOOL CHESED STATISTICS

JBHS

blood donations

units of blood donated

people potentially benefited

YOF’s blood donations

The Naomi Houllou A”H Ladies Auxiliary has been busy bringing our students a variety of events, creating an influx of new volunteers, programs and initiatives.

2nd Grade students collected hats, scarves and gloves for a Clothing Drive that were donated to a local homeless shelter.

HOURS OF CHESED TIME

BY 715 STUDENTS

2021-2022

OF THESE HOURS WERE SPENT HELPING OUT SEPHARDIC BIKUR HOLIM

COOKING FOR A CAUSE

chesed cooking events

participants throughout

year

JUNIOR SEMINAR

4 chesed organizations helped by

THESE HOURS WERE SPENT HELPING MEMBERS OF YACHAD OF THESE HOURS WERE SPENT VOLUNTEERING

THE CENTER

students: Ohel, Imagine Academy, SBH and Chai Lifeline

Holocaust survivors participated

the Havdalah ceremony

amount of smiles between friends as they danced, sang and played games

3rd Grade Appreciation Day recognized school nurses, family services representatives, maintenance, security, bus drivers and lunch staff. Mugs and cards were distributed.

4th Grade families donated to a Chanukah Toy Drive that secured hundreds of gifts to Chai Lifeline, Sephardic Bikur Holim (SBH) and Aishel Shabbat.

5th Grade participated in The Hunger Project at SBH that taught students about the importance of keeping a food pantry well-stocked.

6th Grade Girls Chesed Team (sponsored by the Douek Family Foundation) held a flower market and bake sale, cooked for SBH and arranged challah deliveries to the elderly.

7th and 8th Grade girls visited Ahava where they helped package layettes and gifts for new mothers.

לארשי תנידמ

The establishment of the modern-day State of Israel is a divine gift and the initial fulfillment of a millennia-old national longing. It is our obligation to pray for, celebrate, support, and strengthen its existence.

YOM HA'ZIKARON AND YOM HA'ATZMAUT

For the past two years, YOF has marked Yom Ha'zikaron and Yom Ha'Atzmaut with respectful ceremonies and mega celebrations at outdoor family events. We celebrate and give thanks to Hashem for giving us Eretz Yisrael.

In 2021, the evening’s star was famed singer Mordechai Shapiro at a drive-in concert. The night was filled with hundreds of flags of Medinat Yisrael carried by students, parents, grandparents, alumni and members of the Flatbush community.

In 2022, over 4,000 YOF community members gathered at the Ford Amphitheater along the Coney Island Boardwalk to participate in our Yom Hazikaron program and Yom Ha'Atzmaut concert featuring Yaakov Shwekey. In addition, the livestream of the event received 1,476 unique plays. Israeli snacks and souvenirs were sold at our authentically decorated Israeli-style shuk created for the event.

CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE

Every year our school participates in the Celebrate Israel Parade. Students can help design the school’s parade artwork, march with flags, or learn a dance to be performed at the parade. Students get to proudly show off their school, have fun and show public support for Israel.

תוכלמה םולש

CREATING LOYAL AND INVOLVED YOUNG AMERICANS

We teach a love and respect for America starting in Early Childhood. For American Day, our youngest students wore red, white and blue and held class celebrations. Nursery students recreated American landmarks, while kindergarteners discussed the characteristics of a great president.

YOF sends a clear message to its students that if you want to see change happen, you have to be the change.

MAYOR ERIC ADAMS visited the school during his election campaign to discuss his commitment to unity and collaboration in all neighborhoods.

GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL (when she was Lieutenant Governor) visited the high school to speak about the need for the government to support non-public schools. While there, she met with 15 board members, community members and board members from other New York City yeshivot.

CONGRESSWOMAN NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS and COUNCILMAN KALMAN YEGER visited the high school together to discuss the significance of stopping hate crimes and calling out antisemitism.

HONORABLE GINA LEVY ABADI of the New York Supreme Court 2nd Judicial District spoke to a third grade class about the importance of voting on Election Day and presented the students with a sample ballot.

BELLA SHATZKES

Bella (HS ‘23) was accepted into the United States Senate Page Program during the spring semester of her junior year. To get into the program, senators selected Bella from a nationwide pool of other high school juniors. Bella’s duties included delivering correspondences and legislative materials within the congressional complex, preparing the chamber for Senate sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. She also attended early morning classes at the United States Senate Page School.

“This experience was highly rewarding for me, especially as a religious Jew in a non-religious atmosphere. I learned how much I love my religion, and how important it can be to keep your values in check. I will never regret joining the program - even though the classes were even harder than those at Flatbush!”

The United States of America is founded on principles concomitant with Judaism and extends kindness to the Jewish people. We proudly support, celebrate and pray for the welfare of this great nation.

שדוקה ןושל

The Hebrew Language is a cherished and sanctified treasure of the Jewish people. Conducting Judaic studies Ivrit b’Ivrit and communicating in Hebrew is essential to a complete Torah education.

THE JOEL BRAVERMAN HIGH SCHOOL JASON BOTNICK A”H MEMORIAL HEBREW PLAY

The high school puts on a full musical production in Hebrew every year during Chanukah. The Hebrew translations of the original text of any play takes months to translate, since faculty members work on creative translations that assure that the lyrics of the songs rhyme and fit with the tempo. The 2021 Jason Botnick A"H Memorial Hebrew Play was "Beauty and the Beast."

SCHOOL HEBREW

School students participated in Shavua Ivri, or Hebrew Week, and explored the concept of Shmita, letting the land rest after every seventh year of farming.

תולדתשה

The Falcon’s Nest is the home of our interscholastic athletic program and is an integral part of the YOF experience. We currently offer 42 sports teams from Middle School through 12th grade. Participation provides our students the opportunity to display derech eretz and middot such as responsibility, teamwork, fair play, loyalty, leadership and sportsmanship within the framework of athletic competition. Here are just a few of our many standout student athletes recommended by their coaches:

Jason Beyda (ES ‘24): Jason is on the 6th Grade Boys Hockey team. Although he isn’t one of the bigger players on the team, he has the biggest heart. He fights hard on every possession and he’s not afraid to battle for the hockey ball even if the opponent is twice his size. He accomplishes this by using his surprising strength, pure grit, skills and determination. Besides these qualities, he possesses great overall ball (puck)-handling skills, as well as passing and shooting skills. He always looks out for what’s best for the team, whether he plays in a game or not. Jason shows great sportsmanship, rooting for players on the team, and shaking hands with opponents after each game.

Sarah Greenberg (HS ‘22): Sarah is on the Girls Varsity Basketball team. She is an Honors student who is always very respectful to her coaches and never fails to lift up a teammate’s spirit. She always gives 110% on and off the court. She maintains a positive attitude and takes initiative to energize her team during games and practice. She is a role model to juniors and seniors alike because she handles herself with dignity and integrity.

Ronnie Hidary (HS ‘23): Ronnie is the captain of the Boys Wrestling team. When the team was first starting out, he helped recruit his friends to grow the team. He is a multi-talented Honors student who participates in the school plays and the choir and is a key musician.

Rose Houllou (ES ‘23): Rose is an integral part of the 7th Grade Girls Basketball team. She always shows up to practice ready to work hard, cheers on her teammates and displays beautiful middot. Rose is often the team leader during exercises. She’s eager to learn and even requests additional practice sessions.

Diligent and persistent effort, especially when facing and overcoming challenges, are fundamental to achieving growth and excellence.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary School Early Childhood enrollment for September 2021 exhibited one of YOF’s highest new family counts in many years. YOF focused on several interpersonal events to engage families, including a more interactive Open House as well as a New Family Dinner. Families had the opportunity to meet administrators, lay leaders, and parent liaisons and become familiar with other families. To recruit prospective families, YOF held a summer "Bubble and Bounce" event that was a fun way for new faces to feel like they were a part of the Flatbush Family.

INCREASE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AS A WHOLE

STUDENT APPLICATIONS

NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS ENROLLED

IN NEW STUDENT

EARLY CHILDHOOD ENROLLMENT

JOEL BRAVERMAN HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

Joel Braverman High School Admissions Committee dedicated itself to creating an engaging and welcoming Open House to attract new students. The program included short sessions encompassing our Mission Statement, lunch in the Chalmé Family Cafe and Oved Family Plaza, tours led by student ambassadors, and the opportunity to meet many of our faculty and board members. We held parlor meetings targeted to specific feeder schools, and our administrators visited elementary schools to personally invite students to

House.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The 2022 5th Annual Yeshivah of Flatbush Teaching & Technology Summer Institute had a very successful summer of learning for our teachers and staff. Our seasoned professional developers provided engaging instruction and have presented nationally. Classes ranged from beginner to advanced levels, covering applications such as Google Classroom, Google Apps, Excel, Nearpod, Kahoot, Lumio, EdPuzzle and classroom pedagogy strategies. Judaic studies classes were also offered, including Pirkei Avot, Tanach classes, and iTaLAM training plus online Hebrew assessments.

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HOURS OF TRAINING TO TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF

YOF PARTICIPANTS

COURSES OFFERED

JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY SIGNED UP TO TRAIN WITH YOF EXPERTS PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION WITH PRIZMAH AND CIJE, MAJOR JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES:

Baruch College (CUNY)

Binghamton University

Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)

Brandeis University Brooklyn College (CUNY)

Brown University

Carnegie Mellon University Center for Allied Health Education City College of New York (CUNY)

Colgate University College of Staten Island (CUNY) Columbia University Drew University

Drexel University Fashion Institute of Technology Fordham University Georgia Institute of Technology

COLLEGE GUIDANCE AND ISRAEL PROGRAMS

The Class of 2022 eagerly applied more than ever before for Early Acceptance and Early Decision into their schools of choice. YOF also saw a record number of students who decided to spend their gap year in Israel.

Harvard University

Hofstra University Hunter College (CUNY)

John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)

Kingsborough Community College (CUNY)

Lehman College (CUNY)

LIM College

Long Island University, Brooklyn Macaulay Honors College (CUNY)

Marymount Manhattan College Medgar Evers College (CUNY)

Monmouth University New Jersey Institute of Technology New York City College of Technology (CUNY) New York Institute of Technology New York School of Interior Design New York University Northeastern University Pace University Pratt Institute

ACCEPTANCES ON AVERAGE

Queens College (CUNY)

Rutgers University

School of Visual Arts

Stony Brook University (SUNY)

Syracuse University

The City University of New York (CUNY)

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

The George Washington University

The New School

Tulane University of Louisiana University at Albany (SUNY) University of Connecticut

University of Maryland, College Park University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Pennsylvania

Vassar College

Yeshiva University York College (CUNY)

COLLEGE REPS VISITED THE YOF CAMPUS TO RECRUIT OUR STUDENTS

ISRAEL

to Israel

Ashreinu

Israel XP at Bar-Ilan University

Midreshet Eshel

Midreshet Moriah

Technion Israel Institute of Technology

Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi

Yeshivat Har Etzion

Yeshivat Moreshet Yerushalayim

Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh

Yeshivat Orayta

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PATHFINDERS

The Shifra Hanon Pathfinders Department cultivates experiences inside and outside of the classroom to help students explore who they are, nurture their interests, and develop professional skills. From planning curated speaker events, to arranging for trips to museums, hospitals and courtrooms, to internships here and in Israel, the Pathfinders team hopes to broaden students' horizons by offering in-person experiences in a variety of careers.

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ALUMNI

The Shifra Hanon Pathfinders Department cultivates experiences inside and outside of the classroom to help students explore who they are, nurture their interests, and develop professional skills. On a recent trip to meet with alumnus Eli Weiss (HS ‘95), Principal at Joy Construction Group, students visited the new CIVILIAN hotel, which he developed, in New York City. Mr. Weiss discussed the process of building a hotel as well as various career paths in real estate. After the visit, one of the students reached out to Mr. Weiss, who offered his assistance and advice. This is a supreme example of mentorship at its best - when alumni reach out to help our students.

Hi Mr. Weiss,

It’s Joyce Louz from the Yeshivah of Flatbush. I wanted to reach out to let you know that I really enjoyed yesterday’s trip. I thought it was particularly informative, but you were also very charismatic and quite entertaining. I specifically liked what you said about how much value your public identity holds and where someone with a good reputation and moral compass will go.

I’m set to go to YU Honors Sy Syms School of Business next year, majoring in finance (and maybe accounting too). But now you got me thinking. I’m considering something more like a developer because it seems to be more hands-on; a leadership role with more conceptual problem solving and fewer numbers. I’m also a people person and I can tell that comes with the job. I got what I wanted yesterday by coming to explore and see what else is out there.

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me and thank you for getting me thinking.

Oh, and thanks for looking out for me as the only girl.

Let’s keep in touch.

Joyce Louz (ES' 18, HS

Dear Joyce,

First of all, thanks for coming yesterday and I am sincerely glad you enjoyed the trip. Second, going forward, please call me Eli. Third, I was already impressed that you were the only female student that attended– it shows you really have an interest in the field.

However, I am most impressed by your email. It not only demonstrates that you write clearly and effectively but also that you have the makings of a very attuned

professional.

First I would tell you that there is no need to rush and pick a major. Everyone changes their mind a lot, so don’t feel that you need to choose one just yet. Moreover, development is the management of many different skill sets - design, finance, management and law. Getting the right internships and experience are just as important as picking the right major.

I am giving you my cell phone number. Call or text me whenever you need. I am at your service to continue this dialogue. Hopefully I can find you some more great people to meet as you begin your path to what I am confident will be a successful career.

Best, Eli S. Weiss (HS '95)

WE ASKED SOME OF OUR ALUMNI TO EXPRESS WHAT EACH CORE VALUE MEANS

"During my days as a Flatbush student, I was fortunate to interact regularly and study with outstanding Judaic Studies teachers. They were not only fully invested in the material but were passionate about us adopting Judaism as a way of life. Seminars, shabbatonim, rikkudim and chesed programs (such as Purim for the People) expanded the message and the impact of the school’s vision. During a time when yeshivah education was in its early stages, YOF took the lead.”

- Rabbi Dr. Raymond Harari (HS ‘72), JBHS Emeritus Head of School

תווצמה תרימש/הרות דומלת

“Education is the heart of the Jewish people. The commandment to study (lilmod) is deeply interwoven with its twin, to teach (lelamed). Learning and teaching both have intrinsic importance, as well as instrumental value, in that they promote protecting and practicing the commandments (lishmor ve-la’asot). At Flatbush, our teachers modeled and helped provide for us the skills to become lifelong learners as well as practice the ideals and embody the values gleaned from our learning.”

- Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman (HS ‘04), Kingsway Jewish Center

תמא

“For me, Flatbush was a place of great education and an environment of values, faith, integrity, family, faculty and friends. My years there created an unbreakable foundation of hard work and compassion that led me to a career as an attorney for over 20 years.”

- Angela Blekht (ES ‘86, HS ‘90), Criminal Defense Attorney, NY Public Defender’s Office

לארשי תנידמ

“Flatbush gave me the opportunity to lobby decision makers in Washington on behalf of Israel. All this helped me express my fierce sense of Zionism that ultimately led to my Aliya and service in the IDF. I served as a tank driver in the 401st armored battalion (401 ןוירש תביטח). I did combat tours in Gaza, Egypt, and the West Bank. We were responsible for protecting Israel’s borders.”

- Max Shemtob (ES ‘13, HS ‘17), IDF lone soldier

שדוקה ןושל

“My incredible teachers had a tremendous ability to take the material, specifically ancient texts, and share it in a way that we could relate to the messages. This is something I try to do in my classes. I want students to gain an understanding that the texts we teach, while hundreds or thousands of years old, still contain messages pertinent to today. In addition, learning Judaic Studies Ivrit B’ivrit gave me a great advantage. Early on during my studies in Israel, I realized how fortunate I was to be ‘forced’ to learn and study in Hebrew.”

- Rabbi Joseph Blumenthal (ES ‘99, HS ‘03), JBHS Chair of Halakhah Department

“I remember the transformation that my peers and I underwent. We emerged with a sense of who we were, laying the foundation for the rest of our lives. Now that I work with students, my goal is to help them become the best version of themselves so that they can go on to lead healthy and fulfilling lives as members of Klal Yisrael.”

-Erika Schneider Levavi (ES ‘97, HS ‘01), JBHS Guidance Counselor

המכח

“My time at Flatbush taught me that I wanted to lead a life of caring for others. The culture of chesed that surrounded those formative years manifested itself in me as a career in medicine. I internalized the standard of excellence and made it my goal to serve my patients with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and diligence. With each challenge overcome and success celebrated, I see the passion that Flatbush instilled in me is still living on.”

- Dr. Victoria Twito (ES ‘09, HS ‘13), Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center

דסח

“The education I received at Flatbush, rooted in Jewish texts, culture and history, inculcated in me a strong sense of responsibility to others and a commitment to honesty, integrity and justice. From our weekly study of pitgamim in elementary school, to the ethical and moral lessons that came from Tanach, as well as what I learned in Jewish philosophy classes and Jewish history, YOF inspired me to pursue a legal career of advocating for those who could not adequately advocate for themselves. In teaching students to understand and respect the dignity of each individual client, regardless of their circumstances, I have carried forth the values that my education instilled in me.”

- Dveera Segal, (ES’69, HS’73) Professor of Law Emeritus and Former Director of Clinical Programs and of the Civil Justice Clinic, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

תוכלמה םולש

“Yeshivah of Flatbush instilled in me a deep respect for public service, dedication to the pursuit of truth, and the value of hard work. I am lucky that I was able to continue serving the public through my work at the Department of Justice, and I draw on these ideals every day in pursuing justice and truth in all of my cases.”

- Daniel Tracer (ES ‘01, HS ‘05), Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Department of Justice

תולדתשה

“I was born in Damascus, Syria and was the first person in my family to be granted permission to leave in 1993. My exposure to Judaism and Jewish education was minimal in Syria. What Yeshivah of Flatbush did for me, there are no words that are adequate to convey the amount of gratitude I have. I attribute all of my success to the Yeshivah of Flatbush.”

- Dr. Eli Halabi (HS ‘97), Halabi Orthodontics

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THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONORS

BENEFACTORS ($100,000+)

Claudia And Avi Houllou

Limor And Ralph Madeb Adele And Louis Shamie Debbie And Jack Saadia

PILLARS ($72,000+)

Avital And Jacob Cohen Sarah And Salomon Harari Harary, Beyda, And Sassoon Family

CHAMPIONS ($50,000+)

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Jody And Zvi Benhaim

The Bailey, Jerome And Horovits Families Ralph S. Gindi Foundation Haddad Brands Family Foundation Dr. Isaac Madeb

The Mamiye Foundation / Marlene And Hymie Mamiye Alice And Stevie Goldman Julie And Steven Montague

The Oved Family

SCHOLARS ($36,000+)

Joe And Trina Cayre Foundation

The Judaica Mall Llc

Tammi And Solomon Mosseri Robyn And Seymour Sammell Helene And Alan Shamah & Sally And Joey Shamah Terry And Ike Silvera Triangle Capital Group

AMBASSADORS ($26,000+)

Lillian And Joey M. Allaham Maggie And Elliot Betesh Fund Lisa And Lee Cohen Fouerti Family Sharon And Michael Haddad & Nellie And David Haddad Morris Hanan And Sons His International Marlene & Steven R. Shamah And Family Betty And Joseph Sitt Morgan And Abraham Sultan Laura And Joe R. Tawil Century 21 Associates Foundation Inc.

LEADERS ($18,000+)

Reneé And Steven Adelsberg Alice And Harry Adjmi Victoria And Jack Aini Sol Betesh & Sons Foundation Terri And Jojo A. Chehebar Rafael Foundation, Inc Frieda And Joseph Franco Raquel And Joe A. Franco Lillian And Eli Haddad Michelle And Victor Hakim Diana And Joseph Hedaya Hidrock Properties Nicole And Darren Oved Leah And Alexander Reyngold Amy And Steven Sasson Deborah And Jack Setton Sdi Technologies / Ihome Jamie And Mickey Shamah And Sons The Stern And Blond Family Rachel And Morris Tabush Nathalie And Mitchell Vilinsky Shayne And Eli Zami

PATRONS ($10,000+)

Odette And Nathan Accad Gladys And Richard Adjmi Vicky And Abe M. Anteby Racquel And Bobby Ashkenazi Amy And Joseph Betesh Elliot & Raymond Betesh & Family Chalmé Family - Elliot R. Chalmé Foundation The Joseph Safra Foundation Gail And Jojo Chehebar I. Chera & Sons Foundation Mazie & Eddie Chehebar Adelle And Ralph Dweck Lori And Harold Dweck Ruby And Steven Dweck Freda And Zeke Faham Ninette And Jaret Feldman Franco Foundation Sarah And Jack Franco Adele And David Khaski Erika And Ruvin Levavi Rachel And Morris Lincer Sarah And Albert Maleh Rachel And Ricky Novick Ami And Ralph J. Sasson Elaine And Nathan Shalom Victoria And Hymie Shamah Freda And Alberto Smeke Raquel And Raymond Srour Gail And Saul Tawil Jeanne And Ralph Zirdok

DEDICATED ANNUAL PROGRAMS

PILLARS ($72,000+)

THE NAOMI HOULLOU A”H LADIES AUXILIARY

Dedicated By Avi Houllou

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Dedicated By Avital And Jacob Cohen

THE SHIFRA HANON PATHFINDERS DEPARTMENT

Dedicated By The Hanon Family

CHAMPIONS ($50,000+)

DR. ALBERT MONTAGUE A”H STEM INSTITUTE Dedicated By Julie And Steven Montague

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATH DEPARTMENT

Dedicated By Sarah And Salomon Harari

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEFILLAH PROGRAM Dedicated In Memory Of Ralph J. Harary A”H

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Dedicated By Sarah And Salomon Harari

JBHS BOYS & GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAMS Dedicated By The Oved Family

JBHS HISTORY DEPARTMENT

Dedicated By The Bailey, Jerome And Horovits Families

YOM HA’ATZMAUT CELEBRATION

Dedicated By The Mamiye Family

SCHOLARS ($36,000+)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Dedicated In Honor Of Natalie And Eli Greenberg By Adele And Louis Shamie

FLATBUSH FAMILY SHABBATON Dedicated By Haddad Brands Family Foundation

JBHS EVENING OF THE ARTS Dedicated By Trina And Joe Cayre And Family

NEW ORLEANS CHESED MISSION

Dedicated By Steven Montague In Honor Of His Wife Julie

PATHFINDERS CURATED SPEAKER SERIES

Dedicated By Triangle Capital Group

PARENT SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

Dedicated In Honor Of Esther & Jack A. Hidary

POLAND HERITAGE TRIP

Dedicated By Rachel And Jeff Sutton

AMBASSADORS ($26,000+)

2ND GRADE CHAGIGAT CHUMASH

Dedicated In Honor Of Adrienne And Joe Shamie By Adele And Louis Shamie

ARCHON SERVICE SOCIETY ASSEMBLY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY Dedicated By The Hanan Family

COOKING FOR A CAUSE Dedicated In Honor Of Marlene And Steven R. Shamah

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEFILLAH DAY Dedicated By Maggie And Elliot Betesh Foundation

EARLY CHILDHOOD PKRE READING IN PAJAMAS Dedicated By Terry And Isaac Silvera

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY Dedicated By Sharon And Michael Haddad And Nellie And David Haddad

NAMES, NOT NUMBERS © Dedicated By Dr. Lawrence A”H And Suzanne Fishman Holocaust Education Fund

PEGASUS LITERATURE & ART MAGAZINE

Dedicated By Laura & Joe R. Tawil

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL CARNIVAL

Dedicated In Memory Of Albert Montague A”H

To make a donation to the Annual Scholarship Fund, please contact Mrs. Victoria Amzalag, Director of Annual Giving at 718-377-4040 x 239 or vamzalag@flatbush.org.

CORPORATE SPONSORS PROGRAM

The Yeshivah of Flatbush is excited to announce the launch of a new Annual Corporate Sponsorship Program. Annual Corporate Sponsors gain exposure to YOF’s large and influential audience of over 20,000+ alumni, students, staff, families, board members, donors and Flatbush community. Corporate Sponsors have the opportunity to participate in our most visible campaigns of the year, the Grand Raffle and the Annual Auction. They also gain added exposure on our website, and in our widely distributed school publications, the Bulletin and the Annual Impact Report. Additionally, sponsors have the opportunity to opt in for promotion in the Celebrate Israel Parade and Israel’s Independence Day Celebration.

“Meridian Capital Group is proud to sponsor the Yeshivah of Flatbush. As the stewards of future generations, we applaud and celebrate your continued dedication to the community.”

-JonathanM.Stern,SeniorManagingDirector

“Triangle Capital Group is proud to sponsor the Yeshivah of Flatbush, an institution that is so integral to the future of our children and our community. We are fortunate to be able to play our part in helping Yeshivah of Flatbush continue to grow by leaps and bounds.”

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

THE FLATBUSH FOREVER FUND

Thank you to our dedicated donors who see the many benefits in long term investment in our future and financial health:

THE MINYAN ($1,000,000+)

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FOUNDERS ($500,00+)

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Avi Houllou

BUILDERS ($250,000+)

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Adele and Louis J. Shamie Stephanie and Jack Mosseri

BENEFACTORS ($100,000+)

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Joe and Trina Cayre Foundation Suzanne and Dr. Lawrence A”H Fishman Dr. Ira H. Gewolb A”H Shifra and Ezra Hanon and Family Renee and Albert Laboz Marlene and Hymie Mamiye

The Wichs Family

PILLARS ($72,000+)

Reneé and Steven Adelsberg Morris Hanan and Sons Oved Family Helene and Alan Shamah and Family Terry and Isaac Silvera

CHAMPIONS ($50,000+)

Anonymous Anonymous

Blumenthal Family Gail and Josef Chehebar Claire and Robert Frastai Marjorie and Jack J. Gindi Hidrock Properties Raquel and Albert Pardo Sarah Shamah Foundation Louis and Lorraine Shamie Philanthropic Fund Beatrice and Jeffrey Sutton Triangle Capital Group Nathalie and Mitchell Vilinsky

SCHOLARS ($36,000+)

Lisa and Lee Cohen

Haddad Brands Family Foundation Lisa and Joseph Jemal Ronit and Hagai Laniado

AMBASSADORS ($25,000+)

Anonymous Avital and Jacob Cohen Sarah and Salomon Harari

LEADERS ($18,000+)

Tamar and Dov Deutsch Khezrie Family Nina and Michael Shamah Shari and Saul Tawil

PATRONS ($10,000+)

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Beate and Joseph A”H Becker Benzaken Family Maggie and Elliot Betesh Elizabeth and Joe Braha Rabbi Marvin Chertok and Family Ninette and Raymond Cohen Amy and Steven Sasson Pauline and Moey Shabot Bruce Slovin Revocable Trust

WAYS TO GIVE TO YESHIVAH OF FLATBUSH

HOW ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS CAN SUPPORT YOF

MAKE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT:

Cash Gifts can be made easily by credit card, personal check or bank wire transfer.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities, Stocks or Bonds provide considerable tax advantages for the donor when the assets are transferred to YOF before they are sold.

Recurring Gifts are a convenient way to sustain your support for YOF. You can arrange for your credit card to be charged a particular amount at a chosen frequency.

Matching Gifts from your employer can multiply your contribution. Ask your employer if it has a matching gift program.

RECOGNIZE A SPECIAL PERSON OR A LIFE CYCLE EVENT:

“In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” Gifts pay meaningful tribute to a family member, classmate, teacher or other special person in your life. Celebrate an anniversary or commemorate a yahrzeit by making a meaningful gift at tinyurl.com/YOFTribute.

ENSURE THE FUTURE:

Endowment Gifts are invested by the YOF Investment Committee to generate income in the future, offering you an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Endowment funds can be established with a minimum contribution of $10,000. They can be unrestricted or directed toward scholarships or other special programs.

Naming YOF in Your Will or Life Insurance is a way to support future generations at the Yeshivah while remaining financially secure and able to meet your current needs.

Reunion Gifts demonstrate how much YOF has meant to you. Your generosity may inspire your classmates to donate as well.

For more information, please contact Ms. Hila Stern, Director of Development, at 718.377.4040 x 110 or visit our website at www.flatbush.org/Donate.