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YULA BoYs HIGH SCHOOL
Leadership BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Nagel, RABBI ARYE SUFRIN HEAD OF SCHOOL
We began our historic 40th year at YULA with high expectations. We had visions of enhanced limud Torah, excellency in our maths, sciences, chessed opportunities and areas of personal growth. This year has brought challenges we never thought possible, yet our focus remained strong. Our theme this past year was #CharacterStrong, that no matter what, we go above and beyond to sanctify G-d’s name through our actions. We began the year with character strong moments on campus, and ended the school year holding each other up with character strong moments virtually. Together we have seen that Emunah in HaShem and the achdut of our community lead us through uncertainty. What makes YULA so special is the connections that we have. The connection of our students and Rebbeim, the connection of our staff members with each other, the connection of our lay leadership with our administration and the connection of our parents with our staff. We have shown that no matter how
President & Chairman of the Board
Howard Levkowitz,
Executive Vice President
Mark Hyman, Vice President
Brian Kleinman, Treasurer Donny Feldman, Secretary Yakov Agatstein ‘00 Evan Anziska Shalom Aynesazan Shmuel Barak Ilana Berenson Gil Goldschein Dani Samson ‘86 Suzanne Schlanger Daniel Uretsky ‘99
Layla Bayramova, Math Vickie Bellomo, Science Michael Cohen, Innovation Pam Felcher, English Miriam Green, Math Damian Rodriguez, Athletics Paul Soifer, History Ziva Zeharya, Hebrew
DAVID NAGEL
PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN
GRADUATION COMMITTEE
Ilana Berenson Marlene Kahan ‘88 Elayne Levkowitz Jennifer Pollack Rivkie Samson Rachael Wernick
SECURITY COMMITTEE
Ilana Berenson Wesley Brown Victoria Frankel Rochel Gargir Marnie Nagel Catherine Schneider
TRUSTEES EVENT COMMITTEE
Sheryl Neuman & Mark Hyman Event Chairs
Elayne & Howard Levkowitz Event Chairs
Susan & Michael Baum Event Chairs Emeriti
Tina ‘85 & Michael Loboda Event Chairs Emeriti
PARENT COUNCIL
GOLF COMMITTEE
Rachel Hecht, Chair Debi Peled, Treasurer Fiona Brook Marlene Kahan ‘88 Dahlia Meisels
Michael Bernstein ‘98 Co-Chair
David Nagel Co-Chair
ADMINISTRATION
Rabbi Arye Sufrin Head of School
overcome anything together that will profoundly impact the future of our talmidim.
Rabbi Joseph Schreiber
Thank you to our administration, rebbeim, teachers, staff, students, and parents for rallying together to make our 40th year one of great success and growth. I am extremely proud to be part of the YULA family and community.
Principal of General Studies
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DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Principal
Rick St. Laurent
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Evan Anziska Shmuel Barak Gil Goldschein Brian Kleinman
Rula Almquist Shmuel Barak Joe Coleman Rochel Gargir Mark Hyman Tim Kushner Daniel Nagel ‘02 Zev Nagel ‘00 Dani Samson ‘86
Rabbi Shimon Abramczik Dean of Students
Rochel Gargir
Michael Gillett
Director of Develoment & Operations
Director of Technology
Business Manager
Chavi Gorman
Director of Admissions and Marketing
Sarah Yashar
Ziva Zeharya
Judy Posner
Registrar
Yitzy Frankel
Director of First Impressions Administrative Coordinator
TRUSTEE HONOREES
Dani ‘86 & Rivkie Samson Michael Bernstein ‘98 Rebbetzin Dr. Hindy Posy ‘96
Rita & Shalom Aynesazan Felice ‘00 Gottlieb & Shmuel Barak Ilana & Ari Berenson Ruth & Seth Berkowitz Shira ‘96 & Joshua Cooper Yvette & Eric Edidin Victoria & Charlie Frankel Michal & David Gershov Barbara & Alan Gindi Tracey & Joey ‘86 Goldstein Mindy ‘96 & R’ Michael Hajdu Gila & Yitzy ‘00 Katz Shaunna ‘96 & R’ Shaya Kestenbaum Melody & Daniel Mahboubi Marnie & David Nagel Miri & Reuben Robin Mirriam & Aaron Robin Gitel & David Rubin Lee Samson Suzanne & Kevin Schlanger Zehava & Daniel ‘99 Uretsky Efrat ‘90 & Uri Zisblatt
I am proud to present this year’s Annual Report, highlighting the many accomplishments that YULA has achieved in its 40th year. During this past year we were blessed with a record year in fundraising for our Operating Budget. These events included: (1) In the fall, we held one of the largest golf tournaments in Los Angeles with more than 200 players and $700,000 raised; (2) In the winter we honored long time board member and proud YULA parents Brian and Lesley Kleinman at our Chanukah Brunch raising in excess of $85,000; and (3) In the spring, we held our Annual Trustees Event honoring Dani ‘86 & Rivkie Samson and Alumni of the Year, our golf committee co-chair, Michael Bernstein ’98 which raised boys and girls school. These monies collectively have allowed us to make our quality education available to all families in our community regardless of income. Notwithstanding, in the world of education the pandemic impact has been an enormous challenge. Costs are up and tuition revenue is down. Yet, as we were tasked with the hard decision to move YULA’s education off of our beautiful campus, I have watched our administration guide the transition from classroom to online learning with determination, poise and expertise. Our teachers and staff worked tirelessly to maintain a sense of normalcy for our students and parents, and our Board and lay leadership doubled their efforts to support and guide the school’s Administration. It is because of your partnership, big and small, that we were able to secure way and it is because of your commitment to next year that we plan for continued growth to further our mission of educating the next generation of Jewish leaders. On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors we thank you all for your ongoing support and partnership.
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PILLARS OF A YULA EDUCATION:
Turn it and turn it, for everything is in it. —PIRKEI AVOT (5:6)
pRimAcy And RelevAncy of toRAH As a proud Yeshiva high school, our aim is to instill within our students a passion for serious Torah middot tovot, and love for Medinat Yisrael. To a YULA student, Torah is never archaic. It always has relevance, a sense of transcendent purpose, and serves as a guide and inspiration for the way we live our lives. Through learning Gemara, Halacha, Chumash, Navi, classical texts of Rishonim and Achronim, Israel education, and Jewish philosophy, our curriculum is built and taught with primacy and relevancy in mind.
Stops! MACHSHAVA: JEWISH THOUGHT Students, alumni and staff came together to publish volumes 3 and 4 of Divrei Hitorerut this year. Thank you to David and Marnie Nagel who sponsored the Yomim Noraim edition in memory of Mr. Jack Nagel z”l. The Pesach edition was sponsored anonymously in honor of the YULA rebbeim and faculty.
TALMUD The masmidim have learned close to 200 daf gemara since the Jacob & Lea z”l Friedman Family Masmidim Program’s inception four years ago! This year these talmidim were mesayem Masechet Makot and Masechet Sota. Mazel tov! Students in the Baum Family Advanced Gemara Track (AGT) experienced our new and improved night seder experience, ‘Fire Seder’ which has generated excitement beyond belief! Participation in the Beit Midrash program has Quintupled in size in the last 3 years! Founded in 2017 by Noam Gershov ‘17, the Mishnayos Club which meets for 5 minutes after breakfast every morning, concluded its second siyum, Seder Nashim! There are many opportunities to learn outside the classroom. Among the programs offered are: Parent Son Learning, Motzei Shabbos Learning (MSL), summer shiurim, and alumni shiurim. Torah Never 4
YULA partnered with NCSY and dozens of Yeshiva High Schools across the country to TANACH The Tanach Masters classes progressed beautifully in mastering reading, translation skills as well as advanced analysis of the text of Sefer Bamidbar. The TM II class engaged in “solo” projects to research and write an article on a chapter of Tehillim. YULA students produce a weekly Torah publication, Lekutei Ohr, which is shared in shuls throughout the community featuring Divrei Torah submitted by both faculty and students. YULA students contribute to Kol Hanearim quarterly collection of Divrei Torah from various Yeshiva high school students across the country.
JEWISH LAW Our monthly Medical Ethics Seminar with Rabbi Jason Weiner started the year in Cedars Sinai’s Simulation Lab and continued virtually on YULA Babayit. It has been an incredible opportunity for our students to learn in-depth Halacha involving medicine. Rabbi Shlomo Einhorn ‘96, Dean of Yeshivat Yavneh, continued to inspire students through the Let’s Have a Conversation: Q & A Fire Away monthly seminar covering varied topics in Judaism, Halacha, and Hashkafah.
QuaranTeen Haggadah with inspiring ideas that our students and others around the country have developed while living through their personal quarantines. Despite logistical hindrances of the current pandemic, YULA still held meaningful, inspiring and educational programs for students and parents for Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut & Yom Yerushalyim.
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Israel History or Jewish History topic was shared with students allowing students to receive extra credit in their choice of Hebrew or History class. On average, 50 students participated in this weekly challenge!
YULA students had an overall AP Exam pass rate of
85%
compared to a national pass rate of approximately 61%.
At home learning did not stop AP Biology students from excelling with a
100%
pass rate on their national exams compared to the local average of 69%.
PILLARS OF A YULA EDUCATION:
uncompRomiSing geneRAl StudieS
INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHING This year our Hebrew Department Chair, Ziva Zeharya, worked with history teacher Jonathan Silberman, and Israel Scholar Jamie Frankel to create an interdisciplinary program between the History, Hebrew, and Israel Scholar programs. In addition, every Sunday a “Chidon Shvuee” (weekly questionnaire) incorporating questions relating to the week’s
L’CHADASH INNOVATION CHALLENGE! Students at YULA spent 3 months researching, developing, and preparing to pitch their startup focused on industries including education, politics, health, and pitched their startups to experts that collectively account for nearly 125 million dollars in capital and company acquisitions. The judges were blown away by our boys! Congrats to our 1st and 2nd place winners and a special thank you to our Director of Innovation, Rabbi Michael Cohen.
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regularly observing each other in the classroom, then gathering together to discuss their observations. These discussions are designed as a collaborative exercise to promote enhanced teaching strategies. Teachers have shared that instructional rounds stimulate excitement and energy. When teachers have an opportunity to observe and interact with their colleagues in a non evaluative way regarding instruction, everyone wins.
HELEN AND HYMAN KORNFELD FUND The Helen and Hyman Kornfeld Fund was established to provide ongoing support for student-initiated projects in Jewish history as well as school and community series, and exhibits. Thank you to Paul and Maralyn Soifer for initiating this fund by donating a collection of over 200 Jewish history books which are now housed in the Kestenbaum Commons.
YULA students were recognized as AP scholars for their cumulative performance on AP Exams YULA SAT scores on average were
23%
higher than the National average test score this year
YULA ACT scores on average were
49%
higher than the National average test score this year ACHIEVEMENTS
YULA believes that the synthesis of Torah study, general studies, and co-curriculars is necessary to prepare our graduates for success in the 21st century and beyond. At YULA, an educational experience that isn’t excellent isn’t acceptable. The General Studies program at YULA is committed to providing students with a challenging and integrated college preparatory curriculum in the liberal arts, sciences, mathematics, and STEAM. Each academic department strives to create courses that challenge our students to think creatively and critically in order to maximize student intellectual and social growth. INSTRUCTIONAL ROUNDS YULA’s faculty has been participating in the Instructional Rounds Program under the leadership of Math Department Co-Chair, Layla Bayramova for the past six years. The primary purpose of Rounds is for observing teachers to compare their own instructional practices with those of the teachers they observe.
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Over
25%
of the graduation class were admitted to colleges that are categorized as ‘Most selective’ colleges
All Columbian Honors for Essentials awarded a Gold Medal to Polymatheus and a Silver Medal to The Panther Post for publications this year! Our Varsity Robotics team received 1st place in league competitions and received 3rd place at interleague competitions!
Our Model UN team placed 2nd out of 48 teams at this years’ Yeshiva University Model United Nations. Did you know? Since 2005, our Model UN Team has racked up an impressive 7 wins and has been runner up in virtually every
Over
35%
of the graduation class were admitted to colleges categorized as ‘Very selective’ colleges 77
PILLARS OF A YULA EDUCATION:
cHARActeR development Up to
153
lives saved at the Blood Drive this year!
At YULA, our third pillar is Character Development and we strive to help every student achieve this purpose with a variety of learning experiences and seminars. Below we have highlighted a sampling of some of our educational opportunities, programming and co-curricular enhancements aimed at perfecting character development. includes idea sharing between all stakeholders at YULA to further enhance our students character growth and success.
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FUNDRAISING BBQ Student Council and “Q-Crew” held a BBQ fundraiser to raise awareness for breast cancer and Sharsheret.
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NATIONAL YACHAD LEADERSHIP CONVENTION 5 YULA sophomores traveled to Connecticut for the National Yachad Leadership Convention this year, to learn how to get more involved in developing life opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities or other learning challenges.
virtual programs were offered in 11 weeks during the Babayit period!
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virtual and in-person guest speakers this year!
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Daily Minyaim, Ashkenaz, Sefard, and Ari, for students to choose from.
“The essential thing is not study, but deeds” Our theme this year was #CharacterStrong. What does #CharacterStrong mean? It means that no matter what, we go above and beyond to sanctify G-d’s name through our actions. It means we are mensches in public, at home, and when we are alone. Students were encouraged to submit #CharacterStrong mo-
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HOUSTON WE HAVE A SOLUTION! The Houston Relief Mission hits the ground running! YULA students along with Rabbi Shua Rose, and in conjunction with the LA NCSY chapter, traveled to Houston to aid in the hurricane relief mission by repairing and rebuilding homes of those still suffering from the three devastating hurricanes in recent years. The mission concluded with a beautiful Shabbat in the Jewish community and was focused on Chessed and making a Kiddush HaShem.
ments that they witnessed. These moments were presented at assemblies to the student body.
#CHARACTERSTRONG
Midot Moments were held once a week. The bell would sound, everyone would stop, and take 2 minutes to pair up to discuss a character moment from that week to encourage a character strong introspection.
YULA IMPACT DAY On Chanukah, YULA Impact Day was held where students volunteered to wrap gifts for Jewish foster children with Yachad, sent letters to US Troops, visited a retirement home, packed gifts for Chai Lifeline, joined a Chanukah party with ETTA, volunteered for Global Kindness, and packed Shabbat Kits. LIFE SKILLS Our guidance department conducted various life skills seminars this year with subjects including: Communication Skills, Anger Management, Peer Pressure, Anxiety, Safe Driving, Substance Abuse, Decision Making, and Developing Healthy Relationships. GO PURPLE DAY YULA participated in the Shalom Task Force’s annual “GO Purple Day” in support and awareness of domestic abuse. Many students wore purple to raise awareness. STUCO sponsored pizza for all students who showed their support by wearing purple.
ISRAEL ADVOCACY This winter, YIAC club members had the opportunity to meet and lobby half a dozen members of Congress, including Rep. Joe Wilson, senator Jeane shaheen, and senator Ed Markey. YIAC board members ran advocacy and activism training sessions for the YULA student body, highlighted by a round-robin series of student-led workshops.
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YULA boys attended a YIAC club event over the course of the year.
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YULA boys attended AIPAC Policy Conference this year in DC
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YULA 11th graders attended AIPAC’s Schusterman High School Summit in DC 9
PANTHERS MAKE HISTORY
top memoRAble momentS
Our Varsity basketball team advanced to time ever and received an invitation to play in the CIF State Basketball Playoffs! Our players worked so hard throughout the year and have gelled together under Head Coach, Vince Oliver’s leadership and guidance. More importantly, the season has been a true kiddush Hashem!
100% STAFF PARTICIPATION
Building on last year’s increased staff participation of annual giving to YULA, we are proud to report that every YULA staff member has contributed to our annual scholarship fund this year. We are incredibly proud of
SIYUM HASHAS TRIP
“inspiring, exhilarating, uplifting, and unforgettable” are just some of the words used to describe the special Siyum Hashas trip this year. eight yulA talmidim joined Rabbi Sufrin, Rabbi Sauer, and Rabbi Abramczik at the 13th Siyum Hashas in metlife Stadium. A special thank you to Daniel ‘02 and Annie Nagel for sponsoring this special opportunity for our students to experience Kavod Hatorah on its biggest stage! A huge mazel tov to Rabbi Sauer, Rabbi Etshalom, and Rabbi Baalhaness on their personal completion of Shas!
RAV LAU INSPIRES!
This winter, YULA had the honor of hosting former Chief Rabbi, Rav Yisrael Meir Lau, in the Samson Center. It was truly inspiring as our Seniors danced and greeted Rav Lau onto our campus, and after Rav Lau’s inspiring remarks, the entire Yeshiva danced Rav Lau to his car. It was a true demonstration of Kavod HaTorah never be forgotten.
GRADUATION 2020: DRIVE-IN STYLE
WOW is all we can say! We pulled it off! Baruch Hashem we were able to celebrate the Class of 2020 (in the most spectacular way!) with a drive-in graduation ceremony that capped off four incredible years of growth and success! Mazel tov to all our graduates and thank you for making YULA the special place that it is!
WELL DESERVED HONORS!
Mazal tov to Brian and Lesley Kleinman on being honored at our annual Chanukah Brunch. Proud parents of three YULA alum, they have given YULA countless hours of their time over the past decade and have played a strong role in YULA’s continued growth over the years. We are incredibly thankful for their tireless efforts, dedication, and vision. Mazal Tov to Dani ‘86 and Rivkie Samson on being honored at our annual Trustee Event. They have been involved in many aspects of YULA’s success at the board level, always fundgraduates and current students, committed to lifelong learning, and in particular profound supporters of YULA.
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Mazel Tov to Michael Bernstein ‘98, and Rebbetzin Dr. Hindy Posy ‘96 for receiving this year’s much deserved Alumni of the Year Awards! The YULA community owes a tremendous amount of hakarat hatov to Michael who has helped raise over $4,000,000 for YULA Boys High School through his involvement in running the Golf Tournament for the past 10 years.
SCHOOL WIDE SHABBATON: STUDENTS FIND THEIR SIMCHA!
The winter School-Wide Shabbaton was uplifting as the theme focused on “Finding your Simcha.” The Shabbaton ended on a high note with a “Lights out” inspiring Rabbi Rose musical havdalah! Thank you to all of the Rebbeim who attended, to our incredible talmidim, and the Seniors for leading the way.
OPERATION FACE SHIELD
Our Schlesinger STEAM and Entrepreneurship Center produced, printed and delivered over 100 face shields for Cedar Sinai Medical Center this spring.
YULA BABAYIT
YULA quickly adjusted to the online learning environment and committed themselves to ensuring that learning never stopped! In continuing with YULA’s commitment to engender a strong sense of community, school spirit and achdut, we held a staggering 70+ virtual programs over an 11 week period! A big Yasher Koach to our incredible community for working together so effectively during
TORAH CELEBRATION
At our virtual Annual Torah Celebration this year we celebrated our rebbeim and talmidim and the incredible Torah learning throughout the year. Our masmidim were mesayim Masechet Makot and Masechet Sota. We honored Rabbi Sandy Shulkes for his dedication to our students over the past 6 years. Rabbi Shulkes moved to Florida this summer and will be greatly missed! 11
Basketball Team advanced to the state basketball playoffs for the
1st time in YULA History!
Flag Football Team made it to the Coastal League Finals for the
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2nd
Seniors admitted to colleges during Early Action/Early Decision round in the fall
year in a row!
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Alumni have children who are current students at YULA
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Alumni contributed to YULA’s fundraising campaigns this year
soccer Team
Alumni
2nd in the Hillel scheck soccer Invitational!
50% of YULA students participate on a sports team!
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go pAntHeRS! LAUNCHING PSN! This fall we launched Panther Streaming Network so you can watch YULA sporting events from anywhere in the world! Cheering on the YULA Panthers has never been easier! Tune in to watch every home game at www.yulaboys.org/PSN
PANTHERS BABAYIT All sports teams continued to work with their coaches during the remote learning including team zooms, at home workouts, weekly workout plans and team building remote gatherings.
Members of the Class of 2020 were admitted to the following institutions:
COLLEGES Babson College Bard College Baruch College (CUNY) Binghamton University Boston University Brandeis University Brooklyn College (CUNY) UC-Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara Chapman University Clark University Drexel University Emory University Gettysburg College U of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Indiana U – Bloomington University of Kansas Lafayette College Loyola Marymount University University of Maryland – College Park University of Miami University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Pepperdine University Princeton University
Queens College (CUNY) Rutger U – New Brunswick USC University of Washington - Seattle Yeshiva University
YESHIVOT AISH Gesher Ashreinu Bar Ilan Israel Experience Derech Ohr Samayach
Gush Har Etzion Hakotel Kerem B’Yavneh (KBY) Lev HaTorah Mayanot Mevaseret Tzion Netiv Aryeh Reishit Shalavim Tiferet Tzion Torat Shraga
levKoWitz leAdeRSHip centeR complete!
finAnciAl RepoRting AnnUAL REVEnUE 1% 2%
DEDICATED BY ELAYnE & HoWARD LEVkoWITz In loving memory of Joseph Betensky z”l and Jack Levkowitz z”l
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17%
2% 4%
13%
The Levkowitz Leadership Center was completed in December 2019. This space has become a hub for our co-curricular programming promoting student leadership and success. Our many clubs such as Model UN and the Panther Post utilize this amazing space!
2019-20 commitmentS to JeWiSH educAtion 76%
80%
$450,000
TUITION AND FEES
spent on campus improvements
FUNDRAISING
Science lAb conStRuction beginS!
GRANTS ENDOWMENT
AnnUAL ExPEnsEs 1% 2%
LAB A, DEDICATED BY CHERYL & DR. RonALD nAgEL LAB B, DEDICATED BY RInA & DR. sHERWIn IsEnBERg
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17%
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13%
In the spring, we broke ground on our Science Lab remodel project. Lab A and Lab B are being completely re-engineered to transform them into 21st century labs. The new layout for each lab will include new workstations along the perimeter of the rooms, providing
76%
80%
in Financial Aid
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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NON EDUCATIONAL ExPENSES
ishes, lighting and audio visual technology have been incorporated into the redesign and will transform the science learning experience for all YULA students.
EDUCATIONAL ExPENSES TECHNOLOGY ExPENSES STUDENT ACTIVITIES
FUnDRAIsIng CAMPAIgns 5%
17%
$2.8 million 52%
39%
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500+ Donors Supported
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80%
76%
52% 39%
GOLF TOURNAMENT TRUSTEES EVENT CHANUKAH BRUNCH
100% Staff Participation in Giving Campaigns
GENERAL DONATION PARNES HAYOM
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All donoRS
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The following individuals and families, grandparents, alumni, foundations, corporations and friends have supported YULA Boy’s fundraising efforts this for the 2019-2020 school year, which include contributions to the YULA Boys Campus Completion Project, Chanukah Scholarship Brunch, Trustees Event, Golf Tournament, Parnes Hayom Initiative, program sponsorships and general donations. We extend our heartfelt thank you for including YULA in your charitable giving.
$250K+
Rina and Sherwin Isenberg Gitta and Jack z”l Nagel
$100K-$249,499
Ilana and Gil Goldschien, B Cheryl and Ronald Nagel Marnie and David Nagel, B Lee Samson Sheri and Arnold Schlesinger
$10K-$24,999
$25K-$49,999
Tabitha and Brian ‘89 Dror Rena and Jamie Frankel, F Angie and Moise Hendeles Marcus & Millichap, Brandon Michaels Group PS2 Inc. Mirriam and Aaron Robin Miri and Reuben Robin
$5K-$9,999 Dana and David ‘96 Abramson All Valley Washer Armon Investments Rita and Shalom Aynesazan, B Michelle and Mark Barak Bryndie and Moshe Benarroch Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC Dena ‘96 and Joel Bess Esther and Jacob Blaich Robin and Elliot Broidy CA Framers Cam Services Capital One Commercial Real Estate City National Bank CLA Design and Develp Ed Gursh General Contractor, INC Elements Architecture Yona and Isser Elishis Elite Elevator Service
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Allbright Painting AM House Anonymous Shawni and Jeffrey Astrof Sandra and Avy Azeroual Barak, Richter and Dror Alma and Zuri Barnes Ruth and Seth Berkowitz Broadway Exchange Building, LLC Burns Environmental Citi Private Bank Cornerstone Select Builders, Inc. Rita Lewkowicz and Simon Elhiani Elkins, Kalt, Weintraub, Reuben, Gartside Gilat ‘84 and Yossi ‘84 Englanoff Euro Design Electric Esthie and Walter Feinblum Robin and Meir Gelman Michal and David Gershov The Grandview, LLC
$50K-$99,999
Susan and Michael Baum Decron Properties Grundco Amy and Mark Kestenbaum Elayne and Howard Levkowitz, B Meridian Capital Harwit Charitable Trust J Squared Joleen and Mitchell Julis Marlene ‘86 and Mark ‘87 Kahan Eva and Abe Kaplan Rosina z”l and Robert Korda Dina and Fred Leeds Tina and Michael Loboda Melody and Daniel Mahboubi Lauren and Mark Mintz Carol and Larry Mizel Annie and Daniel ‘02 Nagel Perri Polansky Stephanie ‘99 and Tzvi’95 Ratner-Stauber Gitel and David Rubin Debbie and Sunny Sassoon Seamless Flooring Leslie and Geoffrey Sitbon Walker & Dunlop Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital
Empire Electric Services Jenny and Emil Fish Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund Administration Victoria and Charlie Frankel Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Golden Springs Development Company Tracey and Joey ‘86 Goldstein Jenny Lewkowicz and Emanuel Gottlieb Greenberg Glusker LLP HD Supply Facilities Maintenance HFF Chaya and Mark Horowitz Jameel Hourani Jones Lange Lasalle Sigal and Jonathan Kelly KHR Design KJ Carpet Wholesale Esther and Paul Lerer Lew-El Properties, LLC Aviva and Roy Mansano
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Erika and Pinchas Nissanoff Rivka and Raphael Nissel PCS Energy, LLC Pilot Painting & Construction Ziva and Dov Plattner PNC
Hindi and R’ Adir Posy Renovation Masterz Denise and Weston Richter Rosie and Mark ‘86 Rosenbaum Rivkie and Dani ‘86 Samson, B Helen and Moshe Sassover Joy and Ron Sentchuk Sherwin Williams SRS Distribution Helen and Howard Szabo Thrifty Oil Zahavah and Daniel ‘99 Uretsky, B Western Pottery Winstar Properties, Inc. Lisa and Yoni ‘99 Wintner
$2.5K-$4,999 Allied Universal Security Services Cassi and Ken Alter Nely and Pirooz Amona Alison ‘98 and Evan Anziska, B Felice Gottlieb ‘00 and Shmuel Barak, B Ilana and Ari Berenson, B Julia and Brad Berger Devin Booker Lynda and Arie Buchman Jackie and Victor Cohenca Chavi and Avi Dayan DePasquale, Kelley & Company Yvette and Eric Edidin The Elishis Family Foundation Ilanit and Michael Fallas Estee and Eben Feinstein Shana ‘91 & Donny Feldman, B Chana ‘92 and Paul Gelb Glynis and Selwyn Gerber Judy Friedman & Fred Gluckman Nancy and Yasha Gofman Judith and Aryeh Goldberg Mazal and Victor Hadad Eve and John Halwani Simona and Steven Heumann Laurie and Darrin ‘86 Hirt HKA Elevator Consulting, Inc. Sheryl Neuman and Mark Hyman, B Julie and David Iskowitz Israel Discount Bank Naomi and Jeremy ‘92 Ives Elisa and Meir Keller Lesley and Brian Kleinman, B Lili and Ben Kohanteb Sara and Benny Kohanteb Littler Mendelson Foundation Joan and William Lopatin Vivian and Jordan Lurie Gabrielle and R’ David Mahler Evvy and David Mankowitz Med-Files Dalya and Motti Meisels Allison & Abie ‘97 Mendelsohn Judy and Robert Millman M.I.S. Appliance, Inc. Debra and Scott Mund Na’amit and Zev ‘00 Nagel
Careena and Drew Parker Debi and Harry Peled Ronnie and Joshua Penn Platinum Cleaning and Facility Services Platinum Security Susan and Sam Porgess Carol and Adam Reich Lisa and Hugo Rose Roxbury OIl, Inc. Salit and Abraham Saada Mareen and Michael Samson Etka Sarlui Suzanne and Kevin Schlanger, B Beth and Joel Schoen Linda and Ory Schwartz Stacy and Jesse Sharf Rachel and Omid Shaye Avivya and William Stohl Mary and Aric Streit Perri and Jonathan ‘98 Tabak Teichman Enterprises, Inc. Dorit and Alan Teichman Tower St. Johns Imaging TRG Fire System Murielle and Steve Uretsky Helena and Steven Usdan Soshea Leibler and Jance Weberman Weinstock Manion Reisman Shore & Neumann Annette and Michael ‘99 Wiener Sarah and Yitzchak Yasharpour
$1K-$2,499 ACT Ariella & Yakov ‘00 Agatstein, B Ampersand Contract Signing Group B.M. Plumbing & Construction, Inc Ariana & Michael ‘98 Bernstein Debra and Steven ‘94 Bernstein Malka and Michael Blitz Laurie and Roy Blumenstrauch Jacqueline and Robert Bocian Rosalee and Chesky Braunstein Karen and Meir Brunelle Bunny Constructions Callidus General Contracting Career Strategies Creative Artists Agency Cruz Construction Environmental Landcare Enviroworx Pest Control Geo’s Painting, Inc Chavi Hertz Annie and Avi Hier Karen and Darrin Holender Independent Enviro Integrity Builders West Interstate Restoration Afrooz and Mehran Kohanbash Jonathan Kraut Danielle ‘95 & Steven Kupferman LEK Enterprises, Inc Esther ‘84 and Craig Levine Sarah and Glenn Lipton
Logan Investments Leslie and Peter Markovitz Marcie Meier Millennium Enterprises, LLC National Econ Corporation Sarah and Adiv Pachter Parcel Pending Ellen and Stuart Pardau Wendy and Larry Platt Judy Posner, F R & R Electric Co RealPage, Inc. Ariel ‘10 and Ben ‘10 Richter Eduardo Rivas Romero Thorson Design RSS Architecture, Inc. Matthew Ruderman Edna and Farid Saghizadeh Sylvia and Nader Saghizadeh Catherine and Eric Schneider Robin and R’ Joseph Schreiber, F Secure Net Protection Klara and Martin Shandling Frieda and Sandy Small Marilyn and Jaime Sohacheski Maralyn and Paul Soifer, F Sanam and Ashkan Soleymani Tova and R’ Joshua Spodek Shuli and Avi ‘88 Steinlauf Max Stern Jeanne Stieglitz Tamar and R’ Arye Sufrin, F Jordana and R’ Kalman Topp USB Financial Services Van Tilbury, Banvard & Soderbergh Brenda and Harold Walt Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems Geri and Isaac Wiener Natalie and Chaim Williams
$500-$999 Margo and Joey ‘09 Baum Chava and Ronnie ‘87 Bernstein Stephanie and Gary Bregman Jenny and Moshe ‘00 Buchman Shira ‘96 and Joshua Cooper Yigal Dakar ‘86
DB&R Marketing Communications, Inc. Sabine and R’ Pini Dunner Cindy ‘01 and Leeran ‘01 Factor Fame Flooring Covering, Inc. Deborah ‘00 and Shmuli ‘00 Feinblum Julia ‘11 and Adam Feldman Zachary Finder Esther and Yitzy Frankel, F Lindsay and Etan Frankel Chayim Frenkel Adena and Jordan Frenkel Cantor Chaim Frenkel Galindo Cleaning Services Carri Garelick Rochel and Shachar Gargir, F Lawrence Garshofsky Atara and Dael ‘96 Geft Barbara and Alan Gindi Michael Glouberman ‘86 Deborah and Mark Goldenberg Ann and Mark Goldin Felice and Arieh Greenbaum Lisa and Jason ‘00 Gruenbaum H Wood Apartments, LLC Mindy ‘96 and Michael Hajdu Deborah Henry Ariella and Jeffrey ‘86 Ives Doris and Behzad Javidzad Nelly Kahn Gila and Yitzy ‘00 Katz Frieda and Ernest Katz Shaunna ‘96 and Shaya Kestenbaum Sahar and Faryborz Kohanteb Deborah and Avi Marciano Chavee Lerer & Victor Mellon Samira and Ari Miller Mission Landscape Architecture Nic Protection, Inc Shterny and Levi Plotkin Naomi ‘00 and Dovi Prero Marilyn and Alan Rich Leah and Steve Richeimer Miriam and R’ Dov Rosenbluth, F Zahava and Avi Ryzman S & G Maintenance Co.
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Rosalie and Edwin Zalis Zbra Studios Rachel and Eli Ziv Oksana and Gregory Zlotin, F
Laurie and Gary Samson Stefanie ‘07 and Jeremy Sandel Schwab Charitable Naomi and Jeff ‘86 Selick Signal Restoration Jennifer and Harris Soifer South Bay Landscaping Stonewater Financial Bracha and Eitan ‘97 Tashman Josh Weinberg Rachael & Jonathan ‘85 Wernick Moshe Yaghoubian ‘13
$100-$499 A Plus Tree, Inc. Yisca & R’ Michael Abraham, F Huvi & R’ Shimon Abramczik, F Nina ‘05 and Asher ‘05 Adler Audrey and Benny Adler Abraham Altman American Endowment Foundation Carol Amsterdam Sipporah and R’ Dror Baalhaness, F Michael Berlin Mervyn Berzansky Bitran Consulting Esti ‘96 and Shmully Cohen Michelle ‘96 & Yonah Consovoy Rosalyn and R’ Abraham Cooper Wendy and Lee Crystal Ram Dandillaya Mojgan and Homayoon Darvish Libi and Sharly Digadker, F Talya and Adrian Engel Shahrooz Eshaghian ‘98 Batsheva and Yossie Frankel, F Shirley and Morris Friedman Frontlight Insurance Sue and Arnold Garelick Jenny and Billie Gelb Eitan Gelb ‘22 Emily ‘10 & Jamie Gelman ‘04 Michael Gillett, F Sharon and Avida Giloh Jacquelyn and Gabe Glazer Chavi and Baruch Gorman, F Miriam and Leland Green
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Sue and Bernard Gross Naomi Gruber Jamie and Gershie ‘08 Gruen Jeanette Guzik Ellen & Jacob Hausman Rachel and Mark ‘94 Hecht Michael Heeter, F Amy and Ryan Hyman Dalia and Kamran Itzhakov David Kahn ‘92 Dena and Chaim ‘07 Katz Leslie and Joel Kessler Nillie and Benjamin Kiss David Klausner ‘86 Stephanie and Carl Kleinman Marla and Dennis Kleinman Tally and Michael ‘01 Kleinman Daniella & Isaac Kleinman ‘10 Joshua Kohan ‘13 Elaine and R’ Baruch Kupfer Mark Lambson Joel Levine Robyn and Craig Lewis Heather and Mark Lipman Esther Loboda ‘09 Rachel and Michael Malk Philip Manoucheri Aryeh Markman Aviva and Harry Marshak Sharon and Nicholas Merkin Linda and Julian Mirman Pnina Muller Ruchama and R’ Elazar Muskin Meir Nemetsky Leora and Isaac Orenbuch Daphne ‘86 and Jonathan Orenshein Rivky and Adam Orlow David Peskin Aaron Pinsker Raymon James Charitable Aliza and Allen Rein Lynn and Marc Rohatiner Steven Rostovsky Debra and Victor Sacks Debbie and Eric Schames Chelsea and Matthew Schames Nancy and Mark Schiff Moshe Schlussel ‘00
Deborah and David Schultz Deena and Mendy Segal Debby and Jacob Segura Fay and Neal Shapiro Rachel and R’ Sandy Shulkes, F Esther and Russ Shulkes Bruria and R’ Yaakov Siegel Sign Image Inc. Debra Fields and Jonathan Silberman, F Dana and Joey ‘00 Small Susan and Robert Smith Allison and David Sostchen Melina Spadone Dina and Michael Spivak Marcia and Rick St. Laurent, F Karen and Doron Stephen Michal ‘96 and Aaron Strauss Pamela ‘02 and Michael Talansky Travis Junge Pool Service
Ann and Rami Vildorf Alicia Vogt Sarah and Yossi Wachtel Karen and Steve Wasserman Waypoint Sign Company Sarah Weintraub Rivky and Marvin Wertenheil Atara and Israel Wertentheil Eileen and Daniel Wohlgelernter
OTHER GIFTS Racheli ‘96 and Donny Abramoff Stephanie Abrams Shlomit Abrams Lisa and Scott Arnold Layla Bayramova and Steve Farkas Vickie and Richard Bellomo, F Yehudis Benhamou, F Fiona Brook Sarah Rachel and R’ Michael Cohen, F Shira and Shlomo ‘96 Einhorn, F Stephanie and R’ Yitzchak Etshalom, F Miriam and Sholom Feigelstock Pam Felcher, F Bryna and Moishe Fiedler Janice Frew and Leroy Riche, F Deborah ‘96 and Daniel Gaisin Justine and Matt Gish Jordana and Joshua Godman Jennifer and Jarred Lyone Benjamin Meisels Stewart Merkin Susan and Benjamin Nachimson Michelle Gres Nissenfeld David Pulitzer, F Chaya and R’ Nachum Sauer, F Daniel Shandling ‘07 Ari Shandling ‘05 Dikla and Monte Shulkes Elissa ‘96 and Eli Slomnicki Alomnicki Rivka Tanami
Rivka and Yonah Tehrani, F Lisa Utrata and Mark Irwin, F Danielle ‘96 and Dovid Well Lisa and Zev ‘01 Wiener Aleta Williams Sarah and Nader Yashar, F Orly and Shmueli Zarur, F Ziva and Sharon Zeharya, F
SAnfoRd And beveRly deutScH z”l endoWment Society DEDICATED BY ROBIN AND MEIR GELMAN Sanford and Beverly Deutsch were instrumental in laying the foundation for the Modern Orthodox starting Rambam High School, the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Yeshivat Yavneh and serving as President We are indeed grateful for our donors who have had the vision to ensure YULA’s vibrancy well into the future through the establishment of our endowment fund. We are looking forward to continued growth of this important fund, which will continue to have an impact on our school for generations to come.
To join the Sanford and Beverly Deutsch z”l Endowment Society, contact Rachel Gargir at rgargir@yula.org.
Susan and Michael Baum Amy and Mark Kestenbaum Judy Posner Lynda and Arie Buchman Trudy and Louis Kestenbaum z”l Sassoon Family Foundation Class of 2012 Lesley and Brian Kleinman Sheri and Arnold Schlesinger Tabitha and Brian ‘89 Dror Rosina z”l and Robert Korda Stephen Sigoloff Robin and Meir Gelman Elayne and Howard Levkowitz Sam Small Felice Gottlieb ‘00 and Tina ’85 and Michael Loboda Tamar and R’ Arye Sufrin Shmuel Barak Cheryl and Ronnie Nagel Kity Wallace Ann and Avi Hier Gitta and Jack z”l Nagel Fay z”l and Irwin Weiss Sheryl Neuman and Mark Hyman Marnie and David Nagel Geri & Isaac Wiener Hedy and Ted Orden z”l Scholarship Fund (Helen and Moshe Sassover) 19
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