2017-2018

Kehillah students are empowered with the knowledge, values, and community to flourish in high school, college, and a rapidly changing world.

2017-2018

ANNUAL REPORT

KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018

Dear Kehillah, 

In these difficult times here in America and around the world, what we stand for at Kehillah is so very important. I write these words the day after the terrible events in Pittsburgh and I am strongly reminded why this school, its philosophy and approach and culture, means so much. 

Kehillah is not just a college prep school like so many others, although people occasionally forget that we perform that function extraordinarily well. Kehillah is consciously and decidedly (although, as with all endeavors, imperfectly) part of the solution, part of the progress of culture. I ask you to please take a moment to have a good look at Kehillah’s 4 Commitments. 

I want to express my gratitude to the faculty and staff. These are the people who work so hard to make this school happen every day. 

And I want to express my gratitude to the parents, who share in this project in the most incredible way imaginable, sending your children here, to complete the human equation that makes Kehillah so important. 

And lastly I want to express my gratitude to our many financial supporters. “Investing in the future” is a hackneyed phrase, but I can’t think of an organization more deserving of that description than Kehillah. 

May the ripples that spread from here bring a measure of repair to our world. 

A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR

Our 4 Commitments1) Everyone counts. 2) Everyone has equal access to great learning. 3) Everyone’s unique talents are valued equally. 4) We take responsibility for ourselves, our

learning, and our community.

Our StoryKehillah Jewish High School is distinguished by an exceptional academic program and a supportive environment that pairs rich traditions with the best of the Silicon Valley mindset.

At Kehillah, students embark on a journey of self-discovery guided by a community of passionate educators. They graduate with the knowledge, values, and community that enable them to create extraordinary futures.

Roger Rosner, Board Chair

KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018 Donors

$100,000 and Above Anonymous The Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma Counties

$25,000 and Above Judy and Robert Aptekar Ariel and Zohara Bardin Michele and Steven Boal David Fischer Leslie Durboraw and Bill Maimone Michael Dixon and Susan Newman Rowena Dodson and Roger Rosner Hagit and Oren Zeev

$10,000-$24,999 Anonymous Amir and Sharon Ashkenazi Lisa and Noam Bardin Boris and Robin Feldman Adean and Ben Golub Brad and Emeri Handler Alexis Deller and Ari Kushner Anthony Li Oren and Yasmin Lukatz Carol and Harry Saal Deirdre Lyell and Max Schireson Beth and Richard Treitel

$3,600-$9,999 Anonymous (2) Martha and Michael Adler Grant and Jennifer Anderson Fred and Nicole Aron Lisa Bougeault David and Susan Folkman Eve Bernstein and Alex Gersnowitcz Cindy Gilbert and David Greenstein Cheryl Goldfarb and Chris Greenwood

Lisa Friedman and Jim Harris Judy and Michael Kitt Darren and Debra Kleinberg Sarah Delson and Larry Kramer Seth and Sharon Leslie Mark Goldsmith and Ann Midler Rosita and Steve Newman Liron and Naomi Petrushka Irving Stenn Jr. Apryl and Raymond Stern Adrienne and Neil Tuch Bill and Ilana Westerman

$1,250-$3,599 Gilah and Mark Abelson Anonymous (5) Albert and Drucie Belman Sarah Bodary-Winter Paz and Ron Brill Darin and David Conway Eyran and Linor Eylon Andi and Rick Frenkel Jennifer Dyer-Friedman Adam and Giselle Galper June-Nicole and Yaniv Gur Rachel Berg and Andy Hewett Charlene and Derry Kabcencell Ron and Yael Kohavi Sharon Kreider Stuart Friedman and Cynthia Krieger Lori and Mark Lazar Debra and Mark Leslie Duan and William Lin Michelle Oberman and Larry Marshall Richard Capelouto and Gina Maya Barbara Gottesman and Michael Mitgang Becca and Ken Moss Ben and Judie Ram Corinne Jedwod-Rechter and Tzachi Rechter Michael and Patti Reed Pilar Parducci and Tony Richmond Orli and Zack Rinat Paul and Sheri Robbins Amit and Talya Ronen Andrea and Joel Rubnitz

Larry and Marjorie Schlenoff Jason and Joanna Strober Diane and Tad Taube Ying Xi Fu and Rich Tomlinson Susan Axelrod and George Ugras Chris and Wanda Webb Igor and Larisa Yagolnitser

$250-$1,249 (Anonymous) Cecile Axelrod Greg Bell and Debbie Brown Corey and Rebecca Czarnik Edward and Ilana Dubovoy Jinah and Kim Eisenberg Rabbi Dennis Eisner Lainee and Leonard Engel Miriam Engel Eyran and Linor Eylon Florence and Gary Feldman Joe and Ora Fisher Gopinath Durairaj and Anuradha Gali Adele and Jonathan Gershater Alisa and Howard Goldberg Kelly Braun and Ed Gordon Andrew and Susan Green Michele Greenberg Jay and Sheri Hall Joss Geiduschek and Amy Harris Dennis Briskin and Trudy Hartman Rimma and Yakov Kamen Julie and Stuart Krigel Karmi and Robin Leiman Debra Gordon and Mike Langberg Mark and Marily Lerner Gloria and Ken Levy Andrew and Lori Mackenzie Jim Heeger and Daryl Messinger Paco Chierici and Hillary Mickell Eddie Gornish and Naomi Mitchell Gary and Linda Mazo Doug McEwen Larry Barasch and Rachel Modena

Through the generosity of an anonymous donor Kehillah received matching gifts of $500,000

$250-$1,249 Cont.. Michele Madansky and Travis Mowbray Alexander and Alexandra Nemirovsky Lisa McKnew and Cary Platkin Raj Ganesan and Ravi Raj Zahava Rosenfeld Riva Rubnitz Jonathan Scharfman Any and Dan Schiff Emily and Jim Scheinman Evan and Ruth Ann Siegel Julie and Spencer Shanson Deborah and Larry Stadtner Maureen Starr Carmen and Dan Steinberg Laura Folkman Steuer and Brian Steuer Beth and Peter Stout Joanna and Jason Strober Leonora Teng Judith Holliber and Kimberley Warsaw Robbie Robinson and Sandra Wrobel Mia and Nir Yeffet Aly and Donovan Yisrael Craig and Sheila Zeldin Jeremy Zelenko Tania Wasser and Alex Zilberfayn Laurel Mendelson and David Zimand

Up to $249 Anonymous (5) Zach Baharav Ronit Balan Rachel Bernstein Mike and Nancy Brook Sarah Canfield-Dafilou Patricia Carbery

Ann and Steve Chalmer Chris Chiang Stacey Ching Einav Cohen Diane and Jeffrey Cohen Congregation Beth David Congregation Kol Emeth Barbara Cummings Ellen Dooley Eve Edmond Merzy and Russ Eisenberg Steve Erlebacher Jorden Etem (‘10) Shay and Wayne Firsty Linda Fishman Harry and Rischa Fishman Michael and Nancy Fogel Janna and David Fond Teresa Fredejas Barbara and Joel Gereboff Adam and Lisa Gervin Wendy Gibbons Jeffrey and Orit Glenn Eric and Lisa Goldman Aaron and Laurie Hahn-Tapper Amy Gerstein and Richard Heintze Dana Hobson Holly Homayonfar Michael Hurwitz Dov and Madelyn Isaacs Janet Jacobi George and Lynn Jacobson Jerome and Rita Jacobson Sarah Janda Ashley Kaplan (’11) Debi and Howard Kaplan Max Kaplan (’11) Esther Kletter David Fernandez and Lori Krauss

Dr. Holly Kreider Dan and Jennifer Levy Elina Kaplan and Daniel Lipkin Gil and Tanya Lubetsky Albert and Paula Madansky Cara and Mayer Madansky Sagit and Tomer Manor David LeVine and Lisa Mark Susan Casinha Marks and Michael Marks Ken and Paula Meier Noa and Ofer Mendelvish Harris Mowbray (‘17) Isela Ochoa Steve Dick and Lynn Osband Sofya Osipov Adam and Rachel Paley Ethan Palm (‘10) Elena Klaw and Oliver Pohland Denise and Mike Pope Lois Price Dr. Betty Achinstein and Dr. Chad Raphael Randy Ribay Stephanie Rosekind Eitan and Merav Saban Ron Schloss Pete Arden and Deborah Schneider John Schultz Racheli Shandrovsky Elizabeth and Richard Shane Sally and Gerald Shane Stephanie Sheehan (Aron) (’07) Frances and Earl Simon Diane Goldman and David Singer

KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018 Donors Cont…

KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018 Donors Cont…

Up to $249 Cont…

Rebecca Eisenberg and Curtis Smolar Susan Solomon Robert Stewart Merev and Yaron Talmor Melissa and Paul Taylor Temple Chai Association Brian Kershner and Judy Thalheimer Jackie Soussan and Rachel Urman Maria Vicenty Bernard Vogelman Ellis Berns and Mary Walsh Emily Berns and Trevor Weissbart (‘09) Elise and Kai Wessels Bonnie Rosenberg Winer and Isaac Winer Jude Wolf Danielle and Eric Wood Marina and Yuri Yaport Eli Young (‘06) Anna and Jeff Young Jaclyn and Rick Zarella Mary Shannon and Dan Zucker

We thank the following fundraising programs for their partnership with our school: Amazon Smile eScrip Shopping for a Change Save Mart Supermarkets Target: Take Charge of Education

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information and listings. We deeply regret any error or omission and ask that any oversight be brought to the attention of the Development office at (650)213-9600 x 125 or jcircle@kehillah.org.

AP Government Public Policy Project –Conducting Policy Meetings in Sacramento with Legislative Staff and State Reps.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information and listings. We deeply regret any error or omission and ask that any oversight be brought to the attention of the Development office at (650)213-9600 x 125

or jcircle@kehillah.org.

Teach Your Children ($25,000+) Bobby and Fran Lent

Piece of my Heart ($10,000+) Abbe Braitman

Stand By Me ($5,000+) Albert and Drucie Belman Cindy Gilbert and David Greenstein Beth and Richard Trietel

Happy Together ($2,500+) Fred and Nicole Aron Linda and Jim DeMartini, III Brad and Emeri Handler Rachel Berg and Andy Hewett Richard Capeluto and Gina Maya Darren and Debra Kleinberg Rosita and Steve Newman Pilar Parducci and Tony Richmond Ken and Nancy Rudin

Respect ($1,000+) Martha and Michael Adler Amir and Sharon Ashkenazi Paz and Ron Brill Andi and Rick Frenkel Jennifer Dyer-Friedman David Fischer June-Nicole and Yaniv Gur Miriam and Lionel Hartmann Oren and Yasmin Lukatz Paco Chierici and Hillary Mickell Orli and Zack Rinat Rowena Dodson and Roger Rosner Alison and Ron Reubusch Eran and Haggit Sandhaus Deirdre Lyell and Max Schireson Apryl and Raymond Stern Liz Magill and Leon Sezptycki Adrienne and Neil Tuch Debra and Zvi Weiss

Come Together* ($360+) The Friendship Circle Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Jewish Community High School of the Bay South Peninsula Hebrew Day School

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School Yavneh Day School *501c3 Only

Gala Donors Merav and Yaron Bar Lisa Bourgeault Ellen and Marc Brown Jennifer Circle Kevin and Jilla Ehsanipour Aaron Green David and Wendy Harris Lisa Friedman and Jim Harris George and Lynn Jacobson Tazachi Rechter and Corinne Jedwood Ari Kelman Naomi and Martin Klughaupt Lisa Mark and David LeVine Alan Loberstein Andrew and Lori Mackenzie Cara and Mayer Madansky Gilia Moaz Michael and Patty Reed Hillary Scheirer Sue Sachel Judy and Lee Shulman Jennifer Strober Elise and Nicholas Targ Leonora Teng Alan and Pat Werba Libby Werba

2018 Annual Gala Sponsors

Kehillah’s financial position continued to improve throughout fiscal year 2017-2018. Tuition and other income accounted for 83% of our total operating expenses, reflecting a continued growth trajectory. All aspects of our annual spending reflected sound fiscal management and our continued commitment to ensuring that all spending strategically supports Kehillah’s programs and growth. 

We continued to maintain our mission of providing a Kehillah education to qualified students regardless of their family’s financial resources. In the 2017-2018 fiscal year, we awarded $2,200,000 in financial aid.

REVENUE EXPENSES

KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018 Financial Overview

Tuition

Annual Campaign Fundraising

Other Income

Financial Aid

Academic Program & Operations

Bond Financing

Facility

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