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by Steve Freedman, Head of School
STEVE FREEDMAN
Divrei Hillel | Summer 2011 |Choref 5772
The Board of Trustees, in
partnership with the professional
staff, places such importance on
athletics and the arts as part of
nurturing the whole child that, as
part of the school’s new fi ve-year
strategic plan, the Board has
approved expanding and
enhancing our athletic program
and our arts program.
This issue of the Divrei is dedicated
to all that Hillel and our children have achieved in athletics and
the arts. While we have accomplished much, we look forward
to growing and strengthening, even further, these two pivotal
areas of our school. Enjoy!
HILLEL AND THE ARTS
Hillel Day School is committed to the whole child as a
refl ection of our belief that we are created in God’s image.
Every aspect of our being is holy and unique, and it is our
responsibility as educators (and parents) to encourage each
child to recognize his vast potential and capabilities.
Each precious child should be afforded the opportunity to
develop a moral character based on our tradition, to engage
in all types of learning opportunities in the many subject
areas offered at Hillel, both in general and Judaic studies,
and to explore and develop abilities in the arts and athletics.
At Hillel, the whole child includes the mind, body and spirit.
To that end, complementing and supporting our academic
and religious programs, Hillel places signifi cant emphasis on
athletics and the arts. Hillel is proud to offer a rich physical
education program that recognizes the importance of
physical activity and development, as well as an emphasis
on good nutrition. In addition, Hillel offers a competitive
and well-rounded athletic program that not only strives to
produce winning teams, but also strongly fosters
sportsmanship, cooperation and overall derekh eretz,
qualities which refl ect our core values and who we are
as Jews.
Our fi ne arts programs foster an appreciation for the arts
and creative expression. Through our music and drama
programs as well as in our traditional art classes, our
students have opportunities to create all types and styles
of art, and they can participate in choirs, class shows and
annual theatrical productions.
Steve Freedman
instilling goodnessby Rabbi Berger
THE ARTS AND JUDAISM
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all your craftsmanship, but the
seventh day is a Sabbath for the
Lord your God, and you shall do
no work.” We usually focus on the
second half of the verse, which
teaches us to rest on Shabbat. But
what do we learn from the fi rst
half? We are told that just as God
fashioned the world before resting,
we too are supposed to create. The
Hebrew, in fact, does not just mean
“work”—it refers to making things,
to handiwork. In other words, art
of all kinds can be seen as a holy endeavor, because it is our
way of imitating God.
So why does Hillel place such an emphasis on the arts?
Because, as a Jewish school, we see nourishing creativity as
part of our mission as a Jewish day school; the arts are crucial
to what we do. Not only do we educate the whole child—
we also seek to guide
each child on the path of
holiness. Art—the very
act of being creative —is
an essential expression
of our status as people
created in the image
of God.
Public schools around the country have sharply reduced
arts education, both because of the demands of the “No
Child Left Behind” Act and because of budgetary constraints.
Meanwhile, at Hillel, we have maintained the strength of our
arts program; in fact, we are looking to enhance it. But why,
exactly? Do we simply offer music and art classes because
other private schools do as well, and so our parents have
come to expect them? Is simple inertia at play? Or is there
a deeper reason why Hillel, as a Jewish day school, is
committed to arts education?
Hillel’s commitment to the arts is especially remarkable
because of all our precious resources at Hillel, time is the
scarcest. We are blessed with so many wonderful, loving,
dedicated teachers, and with hundreds of enthusiastic,
kind, inquisitive children—but with our challenging
dual-curriculum program, we might easily be tempted to
cannibalize our arts classes to gain more time for math,
science, or Torah. It would seem, then, that we must have
a compelling rationale for the emphasis we place on music,
visual arts and theater.
One answer is surely our deep belief in educating the whole
child. We do not limit ourselves to conveying mastery of
specifi c academic subjects; we seek to help our students
grow to become well-rounded individuals. The arts are
certainly part of this multi-dimensional approach to
education. But there is also a Jewish component to arts
education that reaches beyond this general approach.
Ever since the Israelites constructed a sanctuary for God in
the desert, Judaism has valued artistic design that is both
aesthetically beautiful and religiously signifi cant. The
rabbis of the time of the Mishnah interpreted various verses
in ways that glorifi ed religious art—as when they construed
the verse “zeh Eili ve-aneveihu,” “This is my God whom I will
enshrine” to mean “This is my God for whom I will produce
beauty.” But these sources justify religious art; is there a
basis in the Jewish tradition for nurturing a more general
kind of creativity?
I believe that there is—and it can be found in the Ten
Commandments. “Six days you shall work, and make
THE ARTS IN JEWISH EDUCATION
Rabbi Jonathan Berger
the theatre artsby Robin Lash
CLASS PRODUCTIONS
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This year, while working on one of our shows, a student was
quite apprehensive about the large role he received. He was
worried he would be unable to memorize the lines, learn
the songs, and
perform confi dently.
I assured him that with
practice, he would
see that the audition
committee had made
a very good choice.
After many individual
rehearsals and a
successful
performance, we joked
about how apprehensive he had been when he began.
I asked him what he had learned from doing the show.
Without hesitation he remarked that he now knew he could
accomplish anything he set his mind to do.
We are very proud of the many students who have challenged
themselves to perform on both the Dorfman and Blumenstein
stages. From Hillel, many students go on to perform in high
school and then continue their performing in college. Some
of our alumni are currently working in Hollywood as writers,
producers, post-production assistants and actors, while others
are busy trying to make Broadway careers. All have used their
Hillel experience as a springboard to strengthen their character
in pursuit of a dream. It is important as a society that we
continue to value the arts and support our children in their
artistic endeavors.
THEATRE ARTS AND HILLEL
In any given month,
as you travel
through Hillel’s
hallways, you are
bound to see or
hear a musical
rehearsal. In fact,
every open space is
a potential rehearsal
space as the Theatre
Arts, Music, General Studies & Judaic Studies Departments
create a myriad of opportunities for students to spread their
creative wings and experience the joy of performing. From
Musical, Too!, to our Spring Musical, from the Purim Spiel
to Michigan Night and the siddur and torah parties, being a
part of a performance encourages individuals to open their
minds and hearts by learning how to express themselves
through meaningful characterizations that connect to an
audience. In the words of Oscar Wilde, “I regard the theatre
as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in
which a human being can share with another the sense of
what it is to be a human being.”
Working on a production incorporates many curricular genres:
Students improve their reading aloud skills in a safe •
environment so they can gain confi dence when talking
in front of an audience.
Students discuss and summarize the meaning of the•
dialogue and/or lyrics of a song so they can understand
the point of view of their character, song or scene.
Students examine the history of the show, compare the•
show’s history to current or past historical events, and try
to apply this knowledge to creating meaningful characters,
songs or scenes.
Students identify the mathematical component in music•
as they mark time by measures, time signatures, notes
and rests, and are able to fi nd their place and way through
intricate music.
Students incorporate dance and movement to songs, •
recognizing the physical aspects of theatre.
Students begin to discover how to effectively work on a•
team and to incorporate derekh eretz, honor and respect,
in their lives as well as in a production.
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inspiring greatnessby Andrea Trivax
MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY
Divrei Hillel | Summer 2011 |Choref 5772
Yet another class may be fi lming a music video or reinterpreting
a favorite song. Additionally, a quick visit to the VSM website
lets students and parents know the rehearsal schedule after
school for the musical.
Still another day might fi nd a kindergarten class learning about
musical instruments using a computer matching game on the
SMART Board or a fi rst grade class using “Groovy Music” to
learn about melodic direction and create a song of their own.
ECC students have help remembering song lyrics with graphic
representations.
While there is still immense value in “traditional” learning,
these “digital natives” will be using technology throughout their
lives, and they need exposure to it from their earliest days in
school. Thanks to the support of our parents, administrators
and contributors, Hillel students have the advantage of having
access to the tools that they will be using in the future. Our
music teachers are privileged to participate in professional
development that keeps us abreast of the latest trends and
technologies so that we can share them with our students.
Unlike students of previous generations, these students will be
comfortable using technology in all aspects of their lives, from
entertainment to education and, eventually, work.
When many people hear the words “technology” and
“music” together, they conjure an image of electronic
instruments and robotic, synthesized drum beats, along
with fl ashing lights, cranked up at a dance club. This style
of music, known as “Techno,” was born in Detroit and has
gained popularity throughout the world.
However, when we use the words “technology” and “music”
together at Hillel Day School, we are talking about using
21st century tools to engage students and teach age-old
concepts. Computers, SMART Boards and Web 2.0 have
opened up new avenues of learning for our students.
On a typical day, I will
turn on my SMART
Board and have the
seating chart for one of
my classes displayed
as students enter the
room, so they may
quickly fi nd their seats.
Then, for example, if
my second grade class
is learning the “Star
Spangled Banner,” I
open a new page to
display the lyrics on the
SMART Board while they
sing the song. We then
view a short YouTube
video on the history of the Star Spangled banner, where they
learn a little about Francis Scott Key, the War of 1812 and
how large the fl ags were that fl ew over Fort McHenry. After
that, I can assess what they have learned using the Senteo
hand-held units that allow them to transmit answers to a
quiz directly to my computer without using a single pencil or
sheet of paper.
Another typical day may have Mrs. Lash working with a sixth
grade class on analyzing the musical attributes of a piece
of music. They go home, log into their blog page, listen to
the example that their teacher has posted, and post their
analyses. Other students may view their work, and they may
comment on, and even debate, each other’s interpretations.
MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY
by Nancy Croitori
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creative valuesCREATIVE VALUES
Divrei Hillel | Summer 2011 |Choref 5772
Derekh Eretz was woven through several courses, from advisory
class to Rabbinics, the centerpiece of the program involved the
Creative Expressions class; there, students studied the relevant
values, compared and contrasted kindness and meanness, and
asked themselves how the Torah addressed those issues.
At the end, they developed skits, art, music, PowerPoint
presentations, and poetry, and presented their creations to the
fi fth graders. Our students made Hillel’s values come to life.
As a culminating project, Creative Expression students read a
true story that had been written by an Olympic athlete about
good sportsmanship, and acted it out for second graders.
Overall, the class leads students to develop and harness their
creativity in ways that inspire goodness. They look out for
others, and learn to be responsible to themselves and the
Hillel community.
CREATIVE EXPRESSIONBRINGING LEARNING TO LIFE
Storytelling. Writing. Acting. Where do these and other
modes of artistic production come together? In the sixth
grade’s Creative Expression class!
The Creative Expression class brings learning to life.
Working individually and in teams, students solve problems,
use their imagination, and develop essential 21st century
skills. Along the way, they acquire self-confi dence,
public speaking skills, poise, and stage presence. Project by
project, their creative facilities develop. And they don’t keep
their creativity to themselves; they are constantly engaging
their peers and younger students.
Consider the annual
“Storybooks Live!”
performance, in which the
sixth graders performed
stories for kindergarteners
and fi rst graders. Creative
Expression students fi rst
selected age-appropriate
books for the younger
children, and then, in
groups they brainstormed
how to present the stories. Finally, they produced exciting
plays that brought those stories to life! As the young
audience responded to the performances, the sixth graders
felt an amazing sense of pride in their shared accomplishment.
Creative Expression was also integrated with other classes
and programs. In the Gesher (5th-6th grade) division,
students learn about the importance of treating each other
well through the Mean Kids/Kind Kids program. Instead of
bringing in an
outside lecturer
for a one-time
presentation, the
Creative Expression
students became
teachers in an
ongoing unit. While
the theme of
coaching athletesby Josh Cutler and Brad Freitag
SPORTS AT HILLEL
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The Hillel tagline—“Instilling goodness, inspiring greatness”—
meshes well with our coaching philosophy, which focuses
on teamwork, effort, and having fun. It is important for our
student athletes to build confi dence and generate a positive
self-image. We want our student athletes to develop into
skilled players, but, more importantly, we want them to have
the tools to be leaders in the Jewish community
and excel in life.
At Hillel, teaching and coaching go hand in hand. Sports
and athletics are an integral part of the school experience;
they provide opportunities for student athletes to learn
important lessons. While playing sports, students develop
skills related to teamwork, leadership, discipline, and time
management, which carry over to everyday life.
Hillel coaches are committed not only to teaching the
athletic skills and tactics needed to compete, but also to
developing teams that focus on Hillel’s core values.
The foundation of our
athletic program is Derekh Eretz, honor and respect.
Athletes cannot compete
or train without
understanding respect,
and a coach cannot be
effective as a teacher or
leader without keeping
respect in mind. Athletes
are taught to honor and
respect themselves, their
competitors and their
coaches. Our athletes
respect the rules of the
games they play, as well as the offi cials at each event.
They learn to respect their bodies, which are created in
God’s image, and they realize that Hillel teams represent our
school whenever they compete. Our athletes play to win,
but they know that conducting themselves with dignity and
respecting their opponents is even
more important. Athletes are also
held to high academic and citizenship
standards. Our student athletes
know that their coaches not only
support their success on the court,
but also expect effort and
achievement in the classroom
and in the community.
COACHING AND JEWISH VALUES
mind, body, spirit
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by Nicole Miller and Alita Rossen
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Divrei Hillel | Summer 2011 |Choref 5772
What makes the Hillel physical education program exceptional?
At Hillel, our students engage in activities that promote strength
of body, mind and spirit. In addition to familiar sports and games,
our classes incorporate rhythmic activities such as dance and
gymnastics, cooperative games, and fitness challenges.
The foundation of our program is our core Jewish value of Derekh Eretz. Through physical education, our students learn to respect
their own individual worth, and see themselves as human beings
created in the image of God. The self-respect that results from
their physical fitness serves as a foundation for instilling goodness
and inspiring greatness.
And we do even more than introduce skills, improve fitness, and
teach students to respect themselves; we also seek to integrate
physical education into our students’ Jewish education.
Our curriculum celebrates Jewish holidays through in-class
activities such as our Sukkot-themed field day and through
holiday-themed dances for Hanukkah, Purim and Pesach.
Jewish music and Hebrew vocabulary are incorporated into daily
warm-ups and play.
At Hillel, we understand that regular physical activity is essential
to good health. By providing our students with regular physical
activity several times a week, we help to reduce many health risks
while teaching them the importance of strengthening their body
and improving their ability to function. Through exercise, it is
possible to improve mental health and mood. Regular physical
activity is a great way to boost confidence and improve
self-esteem. Brain chemicals released during activity can leave
one feeling happier and more relaxed. We emphasize developing
health-related skills that will inspire lifelong physical activity.
Parents are very influential in a child’s life—and this extends to
levels of physical activity. We encourage you to spend time with
your children, running, playing and being active outdoors.
Try a family walk, bike ride or swimming! Children who find
activities that they enjoy are more likely to be active and live
a healthy lifestyle.
Active and healthy children learn better!
PHYSICAL FITNESS
art in the classroom
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ECC
Divrei Hillel | Summer 2011 |Choref 5772
by Karen Rosen, Andrea Trivax and Nancy Croitori
In the Early Childhood Center, we don’t compartmentalize fun!
We combine music, dance and movement so that our students
can laugh and grow every which way at once! Children learned
a variety of dances, including the mirror dance, a spider dance
and even a hoe-down country music dance! Music is
incorporated into every class, providing rhythm, creating mood
and offering motivation for students to have fun and express
themselves through movement.
Physical education activity in the ECC classes focus on basic,
age-appropriate gross motor skills: throwing, rolling, kicking,
and galloping. The children love classic games such as Duck,
Duck, Goose; Spiders and Flies; Fist Ball; Mr. Fox; Beat the
Ball; and Tunnels and Bridges. They especially enjoyed having
gymnastics classes during the month of March. Students grew
stronger, improved their balance, and stretched their fl exibility
as they practiced on real gymnastics equipment. Whether
dancing or playing, children learn to follow directions, take
turns, cooperate, and
express themselves through
the integrated musical
physical education
experience we offer at Hillel.
This is an example of the
exceptional opportunities
enjoyed by ECC students
because they are part of a
larger school; they benefi t
from the experience and
equipment Hillel has to offer.
“Again! Again!” my two-year-old classes call out in unison!
We have just sung our opening morning song, “Open,
Shut Them,” and once just isn’t enough for them. Their
enthusiasm, comfort, and pure happiness is heartwarming
and beautiful—and a stark contrast with the shy, uneasy,
sometimes tearful children who greeted me at the
beginning of the year. Music class has given our ECC
students a chance to explore their creative side, learn some
fundamentals of music and have fun each week while
making music and moving creatively. The Twos now step
right up to the “Baa-baa stick,” ready to echo rhythm
patterns. The Threes can’t wait to sing “Little Baby” with the
egg shakers or slinkies, and the Fours sing with gusto and
attentively wait for their cues on “Shake and Stop.” As each
group continues to grow next year, they will gain confi dence
and skills through participation in music.
In the Early Childhood Center, art fosters the development
and sharpening of perception, awareness, judgment, and
the expression of ideas. In the two-year-old room, the
children were learning about the fi ve senses, so they
painted with their feet. To help develop their fi ne
motor skills, the three-year-old children fi nger-painted
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” while learning about the
author Eric Carle. The four-year-old room painted with
colored ice cubes, and made hamantaschen and masks for
Purim out of papier-mâché to experience texture. Children
build strength and coordination through art activities like
painting and cutting and gluing paper, and they learn to
recognize and understand patterns with colors and shapes.
Art in the ECC classroom offers endless potential for
creativity and growth.
ECC AND THE ARTS
creative spiritby Janice Segal
ARTS AND THE COMMUNITY
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Art fuels the spirit and helps children express their inner
emotions. Art is also a means of building skills and a way
to learn creative problem-solving one step at a time. Hillel
Day School recognizes the importance of including the
arts in its dual curriculum and its role in connecting Hillel
to the larger community. In the art classroom,
students work with a variety of media. They gain an
understanding of the principles of art while becoming
familiar with famous artists and producing beautiful
one-of-a-kind art pieces. Judaic art is taught in every
grade along with exposure to the art of other cultures.
Art at Hillel is integrated into special family programs for
the entire Hillel community. The fourth grade Michigan
Night and sixth grade Biome Night are examples. The
annual third grade Passover Program invites families
to participate in creating a beautiful vase for their
Seder table.
The colorful illustrations of what children see and feel
bring pleasure and cheer to others. It is with this
knowledge that Hillel Day School and Beaumont
Children’s Hospital collaborate in presenting the annual
Art From the Heart show during the winter holiday season.
Every student in grades Kindergarten through fourth has
one piece of their original artwork displayed in the
corridor of the hospital.
Parent volunteers offer their time and effort in helping
to put together a beautiful art show that is sure to lift
spirits. The Hillel students’ eyes light up when they watch
others admiring their work and hear the excitement of
their proud families. Mrs. Lash’s seventh and eighth
grade choir sings an array of Chanukah songs while she
accompanies them on the piano. This wonderful event
begins with a two-hour reception. The artwork remains in
the hospital for three weeks for employees, patients and
visitors to enjoy.
We are incredibly proud of our children, and they are
proud of themselves, knowing that they are doing a
mitzvah by sharing the joy and power of their art
with others.
BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS
finding goodness
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by Lauren Partovich
Divrei Hillel | Summer 2011 | Choref 5772
DISCOVER MICHIGAN
As the fourth graders learned
the songs, they also gained a
comprehensive picture of Michigan’s
geography, economy, cities,
important people, and history.
When teaching each song, teachers
fi rst explained the lyrics. Children
learned the importance of hats
to Michigan, what role the French
played in Michigan’s early settlement, and that Michigan actually
fought with Ohio over which state should possess Toledo! After
learning the songs, the students mastered choreography devised
by Hillel’s theater arts teacher. In the end, onomatopoeia,
concepts and melodies joined kinesthetics as children moved,
clapped and swayed to the beat. Educational research has shown
that cognitive skills develop better when integrated with motion
and music; the truth of this theory was apparent as fourth graders
easily learned about Michigan through song and choreography.
Our fourth graders’ musical experience with Michigan deepened
their appreciation of the state and eased their way into learning,
and remembering, information. In addition, many parents were
amazed at how much they themselves learned about Michigan
after listening to their children sing the Michigan songs at home.
Discover Michigan Night was a fun and educational evening for all!
On March 16, 2011, Hillel Day School hosted its fi rst
“Discover Michigan Night!” Highlighting the achievements of
our fourth grade students, Discover Michigan Night presented a
plethora of projects focused on the theme of Michigan.
Every part of our curriculum presented learning activities about
Michigan. In math, our children designed story problems
with Michigan content, and computed the distance from one
place in Michigan to another. In language arts, students wrote
Underground Railroad stories that brought a Michigan fl avor
to African American History Month. Our physical education
department discussed Michigan sports. In art class, students
designed pictures of Michigan products for our Michigan
map, and in science, they created activities around water
and Michigan.
The Michigan theme was extended to Judaic studies as well,
where our students researched Jewish settlers and places of
interest. In our advanced language arts program, the fourth
graders created projects on Motown. With the help of our
technology department, they produced wikis on signifi cant
places in Michigan, and an interactive computer game entitled
“Are You Smarter Than a Fourth Grader?” Throughout their
preparation for the unit and the culminating event, our talented
and dedicated staff worked together to integrate curriculum
and provide our children with a rich, multi-faceted
understanding of our state.
The undeniable highlight of the evening was an original cantata
written, choreographed, accompanied, and directed by Hillel
staff members for “Discover Michigan Night.” Teachers fi rst
determined which Michigan facts and concepts they wanted
their students to learn. Catchy melodies and lyrics were crafted
to capture each
concept. Students
even learned
literary techniques;
the song about rivers,
for example, started
with “Whoosh!”
which added a touch
of onomatopoeia.
DISCOVER MICHIGAN NIGHT
Tami Brown, Lauren Partovich, Marty Knollenberg, Robin Lash, and Sarah Radner
library and the arts
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by Joan Freedman, Director of Library Services HILLEL LIBRARY
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Our library is set up in a way that invites students and teachers
to congregate, collaborate and enjoy being in an environment
surrounded by books. The librarians meet regularly with teachers
and administrators to coordinate curricular goals so that the library
supports the curricular efforts of the school.
Beginning in September, we will be posting book reviews, reading
and writing suggestions, book lists, contests, and more on our new
library website. You can access this through the school website.
You may also donate books (via website) to the library in honor
of your child’s birthday, an upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or to
honor/memorialize someone special. We will be happy to place a
bookplate in the donated book.The library of the 21st Century looks quite different from that
of years past. The Sue and Alan J. Kaufman Family Library is a
central hub of Hillel Day School, where more than just books
are read. On any given day, you may see students gaming on
the computer, building with Lego, playing cards/chess/
checkers or other board games, coloring, creating puppet
shows, designing cities, writing original stories, expressing
poetry through art, making movies, tracing images, and much
more.
I like to think of the library as a libratory, a place where
exploration using literature and reference materials can begin.
Much of what students learn is best remembered when
students use the information in practical and creative ways.
The library serves as a central location for students and
teachers to access materials of all sorts. The arts include music,
art, dance, and theater; but language itself is an art, hence the
term Language Arts, which incorporates speaking, reading,
writing and listening.
We are thrilled to observe students from two
years old through eighth grade use puppetry
to role-play, write scripts and stories, and
practice speaking in front of an audience.
We use literature to inspire song writing,
construction, written and artistic expression,
movie-making, set design, advertisements, and
so many other practical ways in which language
is used in real life.
LIBRARY AND THE ARTS –WE MAKE A WONDERFUL PAIR!
development
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ANNUAL HONOREES
Divrei Hillel | Summer 2011 |Choref 5772
extensively on the subject of labor law, and has been a
Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers since
2001. Bob is listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of
Pre-Eminent Lawyers who has earned the AV Peer Review
Rating. This rating demonstrates that a lawyer has reached
professional excellence, has practiced law for many years
and is recognized by his peers for the highest level of skill
and integrity.
Bob was born and raised in Metropolitan Detroit. Linda,
his wife of forty-fi ve years, was a teacher in the Southfi eld
Public School system. They have both been active in the
community serving on school boards and community boards.
They are the proud parents of Noah and Molly, who have
provided them with their most treasured assets—their fi ve
grandchildren.
Sue and Alan J. Kaufman received the Dream Maker Award.
Alan is the founding senior partner of Kaufman, Payton and
Chapa, a Farmington Hills-based law fi rm, and is chairman,
president and chief executive offi cer of H.W. Kaufman
Financial Group Inc./Burns & Wilcox and Kaufman Group
Insurance Companies. Alan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree
from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate from
the University of Notre Dame. He is a dynamic lecturer for
professional organizations in both the legal arena and the
insurance industry. He has received numerous awards for his
work and philanthropic activities, including the Jerusalem Award
and the State of Israel award from Israel Bonds. Sue and Alan
have also been the recipients of the Second Century Award from
the Jewish Theological Seminary, and the Inspiring Future Jewish
Leader Award from Michigan State Hillel.
Their philanthropic activity supports many of the institutions
in which they are active and hold or have held board positions,
including Hillel Day School—where they established the
Kaufman Athletic Endowment Fund, and where Alan serves on
the Board of Trustees and on the board of the
Goldman-Hermelin Foundation—and Adat Shalom Synagogue,
where Alan sits on the endowment board for the Early Childhood
Center and also serves as a member of the board. These
endowments were established with Alan’s father, Herbert W.
Kaufman (z”l). The Kaufmans have also established funds at
Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Tamarack
Camps, Jewish Theological Seminary, Walsh College,
Cranbrook /Kingswood Schools, Bar-Ilan University, the
American Technion Society, and JARC.
Leadership ReceptionThis past April, donors who pledged a leadership gift of
over $1,800 to the Annual Fund Campaign celebrated Hillel
at a strolling dinner and wine tasting. Close to 150
supporters were in attendance, including parents, past
parents, grandparents and community members.
Hillel Day School Dream Maker DinnerOn May 19, 2011, at the Annual Dream Maker Dinner,
Bob Finkel received the Rabbi Jacob Segal (z”l) Award in
acknowledgment of his commitment to Hillel Day School.
Bob’s relationship with Hillel began over thirty-eight years
ago as a small favor for a good friend. This “favor” has been
extended through eighteen presidents of the Board of
Trustees and four heads of school.
Bob is one of the founding members of the law fi rm Fin-
kel, Whitefi eld, Selik, specializing in the fi eld of labor and
employment law. He has argued cases before various state
circuit, appeals and supreme courts, as well as federal
circuit and district courts. Throughout his career he has
negotiated and served as labor counsel in hundreds of
collective bargaining situations in twelve states.
He is one of the few labor lawyers who has represented
employers, unions and individual employees as well as
serving as an arbitrator and mediator. He has also lectured
Elanah and RickHunger & MarlaTapper Young
Orly and Zvi Kennet
Jennifer Teper and Amy Grosinger
Sue is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the
Detroit College of Law. She was an attorney for Ford Motor
Company until the birth of their children, Jodie (husband,
Jamie Davis), Emily (husband, Josh Hunegs), and Daniel.
From that point on, Sue lent her skill and expertise to the
community through dozens of volunteer activities.
She served on the executive board of the PTO of Hillel Day
School and on the school’s board of trustees. Sue was
president of the Cranbrook/Kingswood Mothers Council and
president of the Tikvah Chapter of Hadassah. She currently
serves as vice president of programming for the Greater
Detroit Chapter of Hadassah. Sue has been the chairperson
of countless patron events and dinners on behalf of these
and other organizations, enabling them to continue serving
their missions.
Eli Ravid represented the 8th grade graduating class.
He spoke to the audience about the impact that Hillel
has made on his life. Eli was selected for this honor by
a committee of administrators and teachers.
The Hillel Day School
Steven Zack MemorialGolf Classic
Monday, September 12, 2011Knollwood Country Club
5050 West Maple Road, West Bloomfi eld, MI
To be a sponsor, to participate, or to make a contribution, contact Cheryl Schanes, Director of Development
248-539-1488 or [email protected]
Proceeds from this event benefi t continuing excellence in academic programming and the school’s fi nancial assistance program.
Event Sponsor
Sue and Alan Kaufman & Family
Linda and Bob Finkel
& Family
developmentLEADERSHIP
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ATHLETIC AWARDS
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With the continued support and generosity from the
Kaufman family, Hillel’s athletic program continues
to fl ourish.
The athletic department culminated the year with the
annual Kaufman Family Athletic and Enrichment Fund
minyan, award presentation and breakfast. Guest speaker
Ryan Rosen (class of 2006), student at Kenyon College in
Gambier, Ohio, spoke about how athletics has impacted
his life and how it has helped him become the person
he is today.
Following his talk, the program’s focus shifted to the Hillel
athletic program and its emphasis on sportsmanship and
team play. Coaches were acknowledged for their dedication
and for modeling our core value of Derekh Eretz (treating
every human being with honor and respect). Athletes were
recognized and awarded medals for participation on the
Hillel interscholastic sports teams including: cross country,
girls’ golf, boys’ tennis, boys’ soccer, girls’ volleyball, boys’
and girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer and boys’ golf. “Mensch
Awards” were presented to students who exemplifi ed
Derekh Eretz, and “Coaches’ Awards” to those who excelled
in their sport. “Mensch Award” winners were David Adler,
Sarah Broner, Noah Cutler, Sean Dickstein, Hershel Dorman,
Eliana Ginis, Joshua Jankelovitz, Jonah Newman, Aaron Orel,
Isaac Reed, Emily Stillman, Rebecca Tarnopol, and Ilana
Weinfeld. “Coaches’ Award” winners were Jeremy Benyamin,
Sara Cahn, Alexa Dresner, Randi Feldman, Aiden Folbe,
Rachel Hersch, Dana McDowell, Kyle Otis, Dean Sallen,
Jacob Sallen, and Eli Tukel.
Sara Cahn and Rachel Hersch were awarded this year’s Herbert W. Kaufman (z”l) Scholar-Athlete Award recognizing their outstanding leadership, citizenship, performance, and academics at Hillel over the years.
Congratulations and yishar kohakhem to all team sports participants!
KAUFMAN ANNUAL BREAKFAST
Coaches’ Award Winners
8th grade tripVISIT TO ISRAEL
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by Rabbi Berger
an organization that
feeds the hungry, we
harvested over 9,000
pounds of potatoes—
enough to help feed
1,000 families for a
week! We planted
more than seventy-
fi ve trees in a J.N.F.
forest. We brought almost one hundred stuffed animals to
sick children at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.
We distributed tzedakah donated by the Hillel community to
deserving charitable organizations throughout the country.
The message to our students was clear: we are not just tourists
in Israel, coming to sight-see. We visit Israel because Zionism
is one of our core values; we do Gemilut Hasadim on our trip
because Tikkun Olam, “Perfecting the World,” is another. Our
journey to Israel is not just about a culmination of our
classroom studies; rather, it is a way to bring all our values
to life.
In truth, every Hillel trip to Israel is remarkable. Our students
return home more confi dent, more grounded, and more
connected to each other and to their people; to God, Torah and
Israel. The Hillel Israel trip is no longer new; its uniqueness no
longer lies in the thrill of novelty. Now, it is appreciated for its
ability to transform, and its power to inspire.
In May, seventy-three Hillel eighth graders traveled to Israel
for two weeks. Remarkable? In one sense, not at all.
The eighth grade Israel trip, now in its sixth year, has
become part of the fabric of our school. Just seven years
ago, it was only a dream, and in its fi rst few years, it
possessed the particular thrill of something new and
surprising. Now, though, students in every grade look
forward to the trip; without taking it for granted, they expect
it. So, is it remarkable that seventy-three eighth graders
spent two weeks in Israel? Perhaps not.
And yet, this trip was extraordinary in so many ways.
For one thing, every single member of the eighth grade
participated. In the trip’s early years, a number of students
stayed home for personal reasons; in the last few years,
participation edged towards 100%. This year—with our
largest class in recent memory—each student came!
This was a wonderful milestone.
And this year’s trip
was special for other
reasons as well. Our
students once again
stunned our tour
guides with their
deep Jewish
knowledge and
commitment.
In Israel, sadly, most of the non-Orthodox educational
system features little Jewish education of any kind,
and so most Israeli children today know almost
nothing of TaNaKh, Jewish holidays, or rabbinic texts.
The guides, therefore, expect very little from eighth graders,
and are constantly amazed at the depth and breadth of our
students’ knowledge. And when the Israeli staff experiences
the beauty of our Shabbaton together, or hears the spirit of
the Birkat Hamazon we recite after meals, they never fail to
comment on the impact of a Hillel education.
In Israel, our students learn and experience, they forge a
strong personal connection with the land and the State of
Israel, and they deepen their relationship with God.
But they also journey to Israel to do good; the trip
features several opportunities for Gemilut Hasadim (acts of
kindness). This year’s trip was exceptional because of the
number and scope of such activities. Working with Leket,
WHY WE VISIT ISRAEL
retireesRETIREES
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Joanne began her Hillel career in 1986. She has taught
General Studies for 25 years, spending most of her time in
the fi rst grade classroom, and 11 years in the second grade.
Joanne’s most memorable experience at Hillel was when
she traveled to Israel with a group of Hillel colleagues
three years ago. This experience helped her put the value
of a Jewish education into perspective. It made her teaching
career very real seeing the wonders and history of Israel.
She will miss the camaraderie among colleagues whom
were always there for encouragement and support through
good and bad times. She loved watching her students grow
and develop academically and socially and that too will be
missed greatly.
In her retirement she plans to travel, play canasta, read,
walk, and practice yoga. She will relax and enjoy the
company of family and friends.
For the last 22 years, Naomi was a familiar face in
Hillel’s fi rst grade, science and english Resource
Room. When asked to refl ect on her favorite memories
of Hillel, Naomi will miss watching her students fi nd
the connection of sounds, words and sentences using
some of the strategies that she learned in the F.A.S.T.
Reading program. She will miss her students who
would come many years later and say,” I still have my
spider plant that I made with you in fi rst grade and it
is still growing!”
She will always remember the sense of wonder her
students had when they studied live worms, newts,
butterfl ies and beetles in her science classroom.
She will also remember when her students thought
they discovered real dinosaur bones at our Dino- Dig.
Naomi is looking forward to the next phase of her life.
She plans to travel to Australia, Alaska and India with
her husband, Marc, in the near future. She will
continue to do her jazzercise classes to keep her
limber and
healthy. Naomi
also hopes to do
some tutoring
with children so
she can continue
to share her
passion for
learning.
JOANNE LISS NAOMI SHABERMAN
Naomi Shaberman withJordana Weiss
Joanne Liss with Lindsay Schlussel
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PTO
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PTO HAPPENINGS - 2011
The PTO of Hillel and its multitude of parent volunteers have
been very busy since the beginning of 2011. Our lunch-time
workers each dedicated at least two hours per week to help
serve the students’ lunches. In addition to serving the students
who eat in the multi-purpose room, they also delivered lunches
to kindergarten through second grade every day. Starting in
April, we were thrilled to be able to include the children of the
ECC in our pizza lunch days.
Our fundraising
efforts were in
full swing with
our spring
clothing sale and
our annual Fun
Run. This year’s
Fun Run theme
was “Wacky Run”
and everyone had
a wacky, good time in their coordinated t-shirts. The students
and staff rocked out with Star Trax and everyone worked very
hard to collect over $8,000 of pledges.
The Holiday Committee has been busy enhancing our holiday
celebrations, providing treats such as trays of the seven species
for Tu B’ Shvat, hamantaschen for Purim, freshly-prepared
food for every grade’s model seders, a HUGE birthday cake for
Yom Ha’atzmaut, and delicacies for Shavuot. In addition, we
sponsored the annual Mishloah Manot program. Each staff
member at Hillel received a Purim basket. By making a nominal
contribution, parents and staff were able to include their names
on the card that accompanied the basket. This project was a
great community builder and an awesome fund raiser.
The Special Events Committee, along with some key additional
parent volunteers, hosted special programs for each grade such
as the fi rst grade Siddur Party, the second grade Torah Party,
the third grade Havdalah Program and the fourth grade Rosh Hodesh Celebration. Not only did they work very hard to plan
and serve the refreshments that followed each event, they also
provided many of the extras, such as siddurs and covers, art
supplies and graduation gifts that the students and parents
enjoyed during the events. The Special Events Committee also
cooked and served a lovely end-of-the-year lunch in honor of
Hillel’s wonderful staff. In addition to these amazing programs,
the PTO’s Connection Committee hosted an extremely
successful Family Bingo Night.
The PTO’s efforts and funding enabled students to
enjoy many educational fi eld trips, Shabbatonim, and transportation to sporting events—all thanks to
our volunteers’ hard work and our supportive parent
members. Finally, the PTO is also proud to announce
that again this year we were able to donate enough
funds to the Annual Campaign to fully subsidize one
student’s tuition to Hillel.
If it weren’t for the support of the staff and
administration of Hillel, along with the countless
volunteer hours the parents of Hillel have donated,
our PTO would not be the success that it is. Thank
you to everyone who has shown such amazing interest
and put forth such
incredible effort; because
of you, the Hillel PTO has
achieved so much, and
enhanced our children’s
lives at Hillel in so
many ways.
musicalFIDDLER ON THE ROOF
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The Music and Theatre Arts Department presented the classic
musical “Fiddler on the Roof” to sold-out crowds. More than
80 fi fth through eighth grade students worked together to bring
the musical “to life” in the name of theatre. Nearly 70 young
actors and a twelve student production crew worked tirelessly
under the direction of Robin Beth Lash, Hillel’s music teacher.
From scenery to sound and lights, whether they were on stage
or behind the scenes, the Hillel cast gave 110% delivering an
engaging, heartfelt production.
Traditionally, the eighth graders receive the lead roles in Hillel’s
spring musicals. Ben Canvasser embodied the role of Tevye,
together with Gabby Lowenthal, portraying his wife Golde, and
Madeline Jacobson, Shoshie Silow, and Samantha Sherman all
depicting the roles of their daughters. Authenticating the show
was Jonathan Cher, a sixth grader, who played the violin atop
the “roof.”
“Fiddler” was produced and directed by Mrs. Lash, together
with student director Hannah Bradley who, under Mrs. Lash’s
tutelage, helped make this one of Hillel’s most successful
productions.
PRODUCTION - 2011
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GRADUATION 2011
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Connor Tukel, class speaker
Eliana Ginis, speaker in Hebrew
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ECC
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Along with all the fun, games and activities, we brought to life
the core Jewish values of Hillel Day School. Our program instills
goodness and inspires greatness in our children, and at our
camp, they have made friendships which will last a lifetime.
Our fi rst summer at Hillel was an incredible journey, and we
invite you to travel with the ECC next summer.
Until this summer, the Hillel campus had always been
relatively sleepy during July and August. The building was
never empty—much of our staff works year round, and
summer maintenance projects fi ll the hallways with workers
and their materials—but it lacked the life and vitality that
only children can bring to a school.
Everything changed this summer with the advent of our
Early Childhood Center’s day camp. The building came alive!
Our hallways and playgrounds were full of laughter, games
and fun. Where else but at camp can children experience
the lazy days of summer and explore the great big wonderful
world around them?
At the ECC camp, each week had its own exciting theme.
During Circus Week, our campers spent their days with
lions, tigers and bears; for “Going Buggy!” they explored
nature and looked for all of God’s beautiful creatures in the
woods and gardens around school. In honor of July 4th,
we celebrated America; during
Israel Week, we picked oranges,
ate falafel, took mud baths
and fl oated in the Dead Sea.
Throughout, we learned about
the many different cultures that
make up our Jewish community
around the world.
ECC CAMP
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ECC
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Cooking up some fun
Pajama Day for the 4 year olds in Room 25
Story time in the library
Making new friends
Some cool fun
Leaving footprints on the world
Hillel Day School...Instilling Goodness. Inspiring Greatness.
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Jessica KahnFrankel Jewish AcademyTufts University
Joshua KaufmanFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Jordyn KayFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Max KepesFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Jacob KushnerAndover High SchoolCarnegie Mellon University
Alexander LevineFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Mataan LisCranbrook KingswoodUniversity of Michigan
Julie LowenthalWest Bloomfi eld High SchoolGrand Valley State University
Jacob MalkinBerkley High SchoolOakland Community College
Meagan MargolisAndover High SchoolMichigan State University
Allison MargolisAndover High SchoolTulane University
Deborah MayNorth Muskegon High SchoolCentral Michigan University
Jesse MedinaFrankel Jewish AcademyPomona College
Rebecca MillmanFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Benjamin NadisNorth Farmington High SchoolOakland Community College
Daniel NemerFrankel Jewish AcademyUndecided
Zachary NusbaumCranbrook KingswoodUndecided
Eden AdlerFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Aidan AltmanFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Elizabeth BelskyFrankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University
Hallie BergerAndover High SchoolUniversity of Michigan
Samuel BerkeWest Bloomfi eld High SchoolWayne State University
Joshua BernardCranbrook KingswoodUniversity of Michigan
Olivia BrodskyFrankel Jewish AcademyTufts University and New England Conservatory
Jake BrossWalled Lake Central High SchoolMichigan State University
Maxwell BrownFrankel Jewish AcademyUndecided
Avraham BuckmanYeshiva AtlantaYeshivat Ma’ale Gilboa
Noam BuckmanYeshiva AtlantaYeshivat Eretz Hatzvi
Jack CanvasserCranbrook KingswoodUndecided
Nathan ChomskyGroves High SchoolLake Superior State University
Jonathan CohnFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Zachary DarmonFrankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University
Adam DenenbergFrankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University
Rina EdelsonGroves High SchoolMichigan State University
Nathan PilcowitzFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Jordana PlotnickVincent Massey Secondary School WindsorUniversity of Western Ontario
Jessica PolkFrankel Jewish AcademySavannah College of Art and Design
Danielle RappAndover High SchoolUniversity of Michigan
Daniel RelleCranbrook KingswoodUndecided
Brandon RottmanFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Scott SchlaferCranbrook KingswoodEmory University
Mitchell ShecterFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Rory SimanGroves High SchoolUndecided
Adielle SmorgonskyWest Bloomfi eld High SchoolMichigan State University
Audrey SondheimerGroves High SchoolWestern Michigan University
Jeremy StaussNorth Star Academy, OregonUndecided
Arianna TerebeloFrankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University
Joshua TroschCranbrook KingswoodWashington University in St. Louis
Bradley TukelFrankel Jewish AcademyNew York University
Mallory TynerFrankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University
Brian WaldmanFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Julia EisenbergFrankel Jewish AcademyTufts University
Anna EisenbergFrankel Jewish AcademyWashington University in St. Louis
Elana FolbeFrankel Jewish AcademyDartmouth College
Aaron FolbeFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Marni FosterFrankel Jewish AcademyMcGill University
Talia FreedmanFrankel Jewish AcademyIndiana University
Mitchell GildenbergFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Molly GoldsmithBerkley High SchoolMichigan State University
Andrew GoldstoneWest Bloomfi eld High SchoolUniversity of Michigan
Adam GormanFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan
Ilana GossFrankel Jewish AcademyUndecided
Gordon GreenleyAndover High SchoolMichigan State University
Melanie GreenspanAndover High SchoolUniversity of Michigan
Samuel GrippoCranbrook KingswoodStetson University
Eli GuttmanNorth Farmington High SchoolMichigan State University
Aaron HoveyFrankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University
Ron IsraelNorth Farmington High SchoolUniversity of Michigan
alumni newsALUMNI NEWS
25 Divrei Hillel | Summer 2011 |Choref 5772
HILLEL CLASS OF 2007 REUNION Rachel Leah Welford (class of 2001) is engaged to marry
Joel Ari Kirzner in June 2012. Both University of Michigan
graduates; Rachel is a communication specialist for Delta Air
Lines in Atlanta, GA. The couple will relocate to Arlington, Va.,
where Rachel will attend the George Mason University School
of Law.
Amanda Ossipove (class of 2000) and Daniel Levine were
married on July 3, 2011.
Ariella Lis (class of 2000) and Tzvi Raviv were married on
May 29, 2011.
David Kurzmann (class of 2000) is an Assistant Regional
Director at the ADL Chicago Regional offi ce. David and his
Fiancé, Katie Feldman of Rochester New York, will be
married in November 2011.
Michal Newman (class of 1996) is engaged to marry Adam
Shlom (class of 1993) on October 16, 2011 at Adat Shalom
Synagogue.
Etai Goldenberg (class of 1995) is engaged to marry
Caroline Koenig this summer. Etai is a resident in urology
at Washington University in St. Louis where he met Caroline.
Adam Ossipove (class of 1994) and his wife, Julie, welcomed
their new daughter, Lainie Brynne. Lainie is the little sister
of Talia.
Leslie (Zack) Katz (class of 1994) and her husband, Mitch,
welcome the birth of their twins, Ariella Rae and Eli Zack, on
December 27, 2010.
Marla (Tapper) Young (class of 1992) and her husband, Brian,
welcomed their fi rst child, a son, Ari Reuben, on May 15, 2011.
Aaron Herskovic (class of 1992) and his wife, Shira,
welcomed their fi rst child, a daughter, Olivia Anchill, on
January 13, 2011.
Devorah (Eizikovic) Richards (class of 1969) is currently
acting and directing in Chicago and is an ensemble member
with Polarity Ensemble Theatre. She has acted in independent
fi lms and commercials. She recently found and had a
delightful talk with her Hillel Day School teacher, Mrs. Eskin,
who sparked her life-long interest in theater and music.
Calling all HDS AlumniWe are in the process of
expanding our Hillel Alumni Committee. If you have any interest in being on the
committee or helping to plan a future event, please contact Melanie Weber.
248-539-1490 or [email protected] LIKE our Facebook page and share news
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tributesTRIBUTES
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Leon FirestoneBY: Lyn, Josh & Ben KleinJoan FriedmanBY: Goldie, Steve & Rachel Einstandig
Mae GoodmanBY: Marla Zack and Family
Zelda GoldsteinBY: Elianna Fridman and Family
Albert KahnBY: The Garon Family
Philip KatzBY: Jennifer & Saul Rube
Sherman KirshnerBY: Orly, Zvi & Romy KennetBY: Danny, Josh & Ben Klein
Zelik LeibovitchBY: Rachel & Lee Buckman and FamilyBY: Fawn, Adam, Matthew & Abby ChayetBY: Max Feber & FamilyBY: The Greenstein FamilyBY: Hillel Day School PTOBY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad LevinBY: Deborah, Eric & Sarah Schiff erBY: Robbie & Scott ShermanBY: Tisdale & VanDerAue FamiliesBY: The Trosch Family
Phyllis LitwakBY: Angela Duyck
Martin MellinBY: Shannon & Loren DicksteinBY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad LevinBY: Rosalind & Larry NemerBY: Amy & Jacob Schlussel and FamilyBY: Arthur, Michele, Abby & Scott SiegalBY: Marla, Danny, Blake, Josh & Sammy ZackBY: Alla & Greg Zlatopolsky
Nicholas Ron MironBY: Anita & Dennis BlenderBY: Robyn & Bob CanvasserBY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad LevinBY: Robbie & Scott ShermanBY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family
Lawrence ParkBY: Denise & Fred Kalt
Harvey PhilkoBY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin
Milton J. PierceBY: Denise & Fred Kalt
Alicia Rosen SchwartzBY: Howie Lupovitch & Family
Rosetta Whitefi eldBY: Jordana Weiss & The Boys
Steven ZackBY: Shannon & Loren DicksteinBY: Cheryl Barill GluskiBY: Rose Rita & Sheldon GoldmanBY: Susan Knoppow
TORAH TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:
Sylvia AbramovitzBY: Ada & Yair Pinchevsky
Herb ApplebaumBY: Ilana & Adam Block
Lee BernsteinBY: Martin Goldman
Zelik LeibovitchBY: Jason, Jonathan, & Jimmy Boschan, Allison Cobb, Natalie & David Herskovic, Dr. Shira & Aaron Herskovic, Luke Kiebler, Annie & Sam Mauch, Brandon Schneider, Erin & Dr. Neil Simmerman, Shauna & Derek Staub, Julia & Jordon Steinway and Amy Werner
In Honor Of:
The Bar Mitzvah of Carter AltmanBY: The Stewart Family
Bob CanvasserBY: Maxine & Byron Canvasser
Amy CutlerBY: Michelle Akler & Jon State
Mort FeldmanBY: Jeremy Michaelson
Robert FinkelBY: Harvey I. Hauer &Mark A. SnoverBY: Mark SmileyBY: Mary Lou Zieve
Shari Kaufman & FamilyBY: The Rottman Family
GENEROUS TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:
Frances FisherBY: Lisa & Richard Rosenbaum
Donald J. KatzBY: Penny & Harold Blumenstein
Phyllis LitwakBY: James Sabo
Steven ZackBY: Amy & Eric GrosingerBY: Cheryl & Steve SchanesBY: Myrna & Mickey Shanker and Family
In Honor Of:
Nathan Resnick’s 50th BirthdayBY: Robyn, Bob, Jack & Ben Canvasser
Speedy Recovery To:
Buddy CohenBY: Maxine & Byron Canvasser
DOUBLE CHAI TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:
Herlaine BakermanBY: Sally Ann & Terry Brown
Leonard GoodmanBY: Natalie & Bill Newman
Menachem GlaserBY: The Dormans
Zelik LeibovitchBY: Lynne Avadenka & Marc Sussman
Robert LevyBY: Scott, Jody & Bella Rosenberg and Ginger & Bob Penfi l
Martin MellinBY: Marilyn Mossman
Randy SiegelBY: Denise & Fred Kalt
Kathy WainstockBY: Marlene Cogan, Dave Grant, Lyon Kirsenfi eld, Lucy Letwinski, Theresa Medley, Tony Sanders, Shelley Weintraub
Steven ZackBY: Lisa & Howard Brown
In Honor Of:
The engagement of Renae Burns & Ronen MeirBY: Congregation Shaarey Zedek & ATID
Ben Canvasser’s performance in Fiddler on the RoofBY: Laini & Larry Freed
The Feber FamilyBY: Lorraine & Dan Feber
The Bat Mitzvah of Emily LevinBY: Nancy & Jeff Adler
CHAI TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:
Herman AshmanBY: Kim & Ken LevinBY: Robbie & Scott ShermanBY: The Trosch Family
Herlaine BakermanBY: Marcie & Rob Orley
Jacob BorsonBY: Flo Yarzig & Reva Joseph
Sam ChayetBY: The Blumenstein FamilyBY: Robbie & Scott ShermanBY: Hayley & Mark Snyder
Sheila DelsonMenachem GlaserBY: Marni & Howie Lupovitch and Family
BY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad LevinBY: Eric, Deb, Sarah, Emily, Zoe & Jillian Schiff erBY: Kelly & David Victor
In Honor Of:
Nancy AdlerBY: Susan & David Feber
Jules Altman’s BirthdayBY: Elyse & Brian Kolender
Rabbi Berger’s love and support for Madeline’s Bat MitzvahBY: Robin & Lenny Jacobson
Rena and Joseph Berman’s Special AnniversaryBY: Tammi, Scott, Adam Cooper and Family
Amy CrowelMargery JablinRabbi Michael KatzmanEdna SableAriel Wolgel By: Daniel Sklar
Barbara EskinBY: Michelle Akler & Jon State
Linda & Bob FinkelBY: Linda Gershenson
The engagement of Marni Renee & Eric JohnBY: Elaine & Harvey Aidem
Judge Mark Goldsmith’s swearing inBY: Marcie & Rob Orley
The Bar Mitzvah of Jonathan GreyBY: Sheryl & Milt Gordon
The Bat Mitzvah of Atara Krakoff BY: Marlene & Leon Cogan
Joanne LissBY: The Geller Family
Rochelle & Aaron LupovitchBY: Joy Foster
The engagement of Ronen Meir & Renae BurnsBY: Pam Smith and Family
Ayala PerlsteinBY: The Geller Family
Edna SableBY: The Geller Family
Cheryl Schanes’s Birthday BY: Lauren Schanes
Marcia SeigermanBY: The Geller Family
B’not Mitzvah of Emily & Olivia StillmanBY: Michele & Marc Borovoy
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Ilan Weiss’s BirthdayBY: The Albert Family
The Bar Mitzvah of Yoni WeissBY: Amy, Bryan, Bella, Joely & Ari GottliebBY: Pam Smith
Birth of Asher ZekmanBY: Helayne Shaw
Speedy Recovery To:
Sylvia WolfeBY: Natalie & Bill Newman
GENERAL TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:
Herman AshmanBY: Laynie & Michael LangnasBY: Kim & Ken Levin
Howard BricknerBY: Tammi, Scott, Adam Cooper and Family
Sam ChayetZelda GoldsteinBY: Amy & Jeff Schlussel and Family
David EismanBY: Nancy & Steve Kaufman
Beatrice FaitlerBY: Eden & Kevin ElbingerBY: Becky Melamed and Family
Ron FinsilverBY: Carol & Ross Fridson
Joseph A. FormanBY: Mrs. Lois Forman and Family
Menachem GlaserBY: The Bloomberg FamilyBY: Tammi, Scott, Adam Cooper and Family
Mae GoodmanBY: Kim & Ken Levin
Albert KaplanBY: Marianne & Rob Bloomberg and Family
Madeline KaufmanBY: Laynie & Michael Langnas
Zelik LeibovitchBY: Michele & Marc BorovoyBY: Lucy & Mike Letwinski
Jessica MaziusBY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family
Martin MellinBY: The Bloomberg FamilyBY: Natalie & Bill NewmanBY: The Slabotsky Family
Alan Nachman’s SisterBY: Carol & Ross FridsonNancy PrecourBY: Kim & Ken Levin
Ellie RappaportBY: Suzanne & Jim Sondheimer
Rosetta Whitefi eldBY: Carol & Ross FridsonBY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family
David Wolfe’s MotherBY: Laynie & Michael Langnas
Steven ZackBY: The Erlich FamilyBY: Julie & Raphael Goldstein, Andrea, Robert & ElanBY: Bobbie Green, Jodi Schaefer & Meredith TurkBY: Laynie & Michael LangnasBY: Lucy & Mike LetwinskiBY: The Slabotsky Family
In Honor Of:
The marriage of Jolie Agin and Ryan GoodmanThe engagement of Renae Burns & Ronen MeirBY: Jim & Suzanne Sondheimer
Dr. Rob BardachBY: Allison Bloomberg and Family
Hallie Berger’s High School graduationJack Canvasser’s High School GraduationBY: Natalie & Bill Newman
The Birth of Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Chandler and Mr. & Mrs. Ben Rosen’s Great Grandson , LevBY: Reva Krause
Marcie GoldsteinAdam KellertAdina LevinRonit LipskyBecky MelamedMelissa MichaelsonNicole NosakowskiSarah RadnerDawn StraithNiva WilnerBY: Drs. Ellen Folbe & David Grey
The Bar Mitzvah of Jonathan GreyBY: Judy & Irv Mendelson
The Birth of Ethan Ryan HernandezBY: Kim & Ken Levin
The Birth of Rabbi Harold & Mrs. Loss’s Twin GranddaughtersBY: Carol & Ross Fridson
The Bar Mitzvah of Yoni WeissBY: Nancy CohenBY: Randi Cooperman and FamilyBY: Max Feber and Family
THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERIn Memory Of:
Claire BernackiBY: Jodi & Paul Schaefer and Family
David EismanRabbi KirschnerMarty MellinBY: Robin Pappas and Family
Beatrice FaitlerBY: Becky Melamed and Family
Marty MellinBY: The Feber Family
Ellis RifkinBY: Rose & Joyce BellishBY: David & AileenBY: Stephanie & Rob
Arlis Simon’s son, HowardBY: Robin Pappas & Jodi Newman Schafer
Max WayburnBY: Peggi & Myron Sedman
Steven ZackBY: Max Feber and Family
In Honor Of:
The Birth of Ethan Zane BockneckHillel Day School PTO for all your help at Night at the ECCThe Bat Mitzvah of Madeline JacobsonRabbi Norman Roman’s 25th Anniversary at Temple Kol AmiThe Bar Mitzvah of Noah SchulteBY: Robin Pappas and Family
Pearl & Hershel Dorman’s Graduation from Hillel Day SchoolBY: Linda & Steve Jacobson and Family
The Birth of Feige Engelsberg’s Baby GirlBY: The Feber Family
Hillel’s 8th Grade ClassBY: Hillel Day School’s Early Childhood Center
Robin Pappas’s BirthdayBY: The ECC Staff
In appreciation of Tina Pinter BY: B’nai Israel Synagogue
The Birth of Lindsay Gitta ViederBY: Cindy Friedman
The Bat Mitzvah of Gavi WeisbergBY: The Cooperman Family
The Bar Mitzvah of Yoni WeissBY: Marcie Goldstein, Adam KellertBecky Melamed & Melissa MichaelsonBY: Robin Pappas
Dr. Ira ZaltzBY: Julia Feber
THE MORRIS D. BAKER LIBRARY FUNDIn Memory Of:
Mae GoodmanAlan NathanVivian StollmanBY: Beverly Baker
Nicholas Ron MironBY: Lee, Bruce, Alexis & Evan Sack
In Honor Of:
Joan Freedman & Dana BullenBY: Robin Rosen
Judge Mark A. Goldsmith investiture as a Federal Court JudgeBY: Beverly Baker
THE BLECHMAN SCIENCE FUNDIn Memory Of:
Dolores Nachman CurielRachel LaviGoldie, sister of Sam Weinberger BY: Sharon, Marty, Benji & Pammy Gene, and Faya & Brad Hoff man
In Honor Of:
Rachel’s GraduationBY: Sharon & Marty Gene
THE BLUESTONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
The Mother of the Bernstein FamilyMickey Mandel’s SisterBertrum “Bert” M. SchultzBud SingerBY: Eleanor Bluestone
In Honor Of:
Mr. & Mrs. Mort FreedmanStuart FreedmanBY: Eleanor Bluestone
Speedy Recovery To:
Lil ErdeljanBy: Eleanor Bluestone
THE DINA AND HERMAN BRODSKY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor Of:
Dina BrodskyBY: Heather, Steve & Brooke Rosenberg
THE WALTER CYKIERT MEMORIAL HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FUNDIn Memory Of:
Geraldine Ziff BY: Shirley Cykiert
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THE SHERI TRAISON DEVRIES, PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Martin CohenBeatrice FaintlerAl GastorDr. Arnold GrantPaul KohnWarren WolfeStanley WolfsonBY: Barbara & Larry Traison
In Honor Of:
Barbara EskinBY: Rose Lynn Schlussel
Birth of Carol & Ron Fogel’s grandsonThe Bat Mitzvah of Maya GoldmanThe Bar Mitzvah of Fran & Joel Prel’s GrandsonGeri and Buddy Sollish’s AnniversaryJudy and Ron Trunsky’s 50th AnniversaryBY: Barbara & Larry Traison
THE PHILIP A. DISKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Alice BerlinBY: Dorothy Diskin
Sheila Cliff ordBY: Geri and Saul Lazare
Zelik LeibovitchBY: Drs. Cindy & Jeff rey Diskin and Family
Martin MellinBY: Karen, Daniel, Julia, Ilana & Eric Diskin
Allen SeelBY: Maxie & Herbert Weinberg
Gloria SteinbergBY: The Diskin FamilyBY: Nikilyn Calvert
Steven ZackBY: The Diskin FamilyBY: Maxie & Herbert Weinberg
Yahrzeit Of:
Edith DisnerBY: Dorothy Diskin
In Honor Of:
Brandon Borovoy’s U of M GraduationAdam Deneberg’s GraduationSamantha Grosinger’s GraduationHenri Mouradian’s 80th B-dayThe Bar Mitzvah of Miles & Tamah Portman’s GrandsonRonald Taylor’s 65th BirthdayBY: Dorothy Diskin
Adam Deneberg’s GraduationJosh’s Law School GraduationBY: Judi & Joe Schneider
THE BELLE EISENBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Sam ChayetBY: Marsha & Harry Eisenberg
Leonard GoodmanMenachem GlaserBY: Robin, Leo, Max, Anna & Louis Eisenberg
In Honor Of:
The Bat Mitzvah of Rachel FinkelBY: Robin & Leo Eisenberg
DELORES AND LEONARD FARBER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Steven ZackBY: Ellen, David, Josh & Lilli ShermanBY: Jane & Larry Sherman
In Honor Of:
Yaakov Moshe BeitnerChana EnglesbergLindsey RossmanRobert Sklar’s retirement from the Jewish NewsBY: Robin, Roy, Katie, Karen, Kelli & Corey Rosen
SOPHIE AND MAX FISCHEL FUNDIn Memory Of:
Benzion GotlibSteven ZackBY: Barbara & Irvin Kappy and Family
Sam ShepardBY: Sigmund Speckman
In Honor Of:
Gene & Sheri Goodman for honor of Aish HaTorahThe Bat Mitzvah of Emily LevinFrancine and Robert Levine for honor with the Shin Award from JTSThe Birth of Isaac SahnBY: Barbara, Irvin, Brandon & Michelle Kappy
THE ARNOLD AND LORRAINE FISHER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Menachem GlaserBY: The Vieder Family
Steven ZackBY: Lorraine & Arnie Fisher and the Willow Way Staff BY: Nicky, Carol & Sandy Vieder
In Honor Of:
The Bat Mitzvah of Rachel FinkelThe Birth of Margery Jablin’s grandchildBY: The Vieder Family
THE RONA AND HERBERT FREEDLAND FUND FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSIn Honor Of:
Leslie Baron for a great year!Rabbi Berger for a great year!Nancy Croitori for a great year!Barbara Eskin for a great year!The Bar Mitzvah of Owen FarberBrad Freitag for a great year!Laura Gittleman for a great year!Yifat Golan for a great year!Noah Hirsh’s Hillel GraduationDr. Seth Kolitz for a great year!Robin Lash for a great year!The Bar Mitzvah of Yale LashAaron Orel’s Hillel GraduationAlita Rossen for a great year!Rivka Schuchman for a great year!Susan Shlom for a great year!BY: Karen, Jim, Hallie, Josh & Jaclyn Berger
Hallie Berger’s High School GraduationBY: Jen, Stu, Rachel & Noah FreedlandBY: The Kliger Family
The Bat Mitzvah of Jaclyn BergerBY: The Berger Family
The Bat Mitzvah of Sarah BronnerBY: Hilary & Larry Handler
Ben Canvasser’s performance as TevyeBY: Richard L. Kohn
Robin Lash BY: Robyn & Bob Canvasser
Birth of Lindsay Gitta ViederBY: Jen, Stu, Rachel & Noah Freedland
THE RUTH & NATHAN FREEDLAND FUNDIn Honor Of:
Ben Canvasser’s Hillel GraduationRobyn CanvasserConnor Tukel’s Hillel GraduationThe Bat Mitzvah of Gavi WeisbergBY: Karen, Jim, Hallie, Josh & Jaclyn Berger
THE GOLDMAN-HERMELIN EDUCATION FUNDIn Memory Of:
Steven ZackBY: Marcie & Robert Orley
THE STUART GUTTENTAG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Martin CohenEugene M. CurtisVictoria GilesMenachem GlaserLeonard GoodmanMaryann “Mickey” Dunitz GreenstoneErwin HarvithJean Raznick KlaristenfeldRose Lofman Natinsky
Steven RadomJared “Buddy” SchubinerRandy SiegelArthur SolomonBonnie Sue TorgowBY: Elyse & Jerry Schostak
In Honor Of:
Evelyn GoldsmithLillian Schostak’s 60thBY: Elyse & Jerry Schostak
Speedy Recovery To:
Rabbi Herbert YoskowitzBY: Elyse & Jerry Schostak
THE STANLEY ICZKOVITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Richard KayeBY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca & David Kowalsky
Zelik LeibovitchBY: Rochelle Iczkovitz
In Honor Of:
Melanie Greenspan’s GraduationBen Sherman’s GraduationBY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca & David Kowalsky ISAACS CHILDRENS AUTHOR FUNDIn Honor Of:
Paula GlazierBY: Karen & Allan Lovinger
Asher Isaac ZekmanBY: Stephanie & Seth Roseman
Yahrzeits of:
Sam IsaacsBY: Karen Lovinger
Sylvia IsaacsBY: Karen & Allan Lovinger
THE KAUFMAN FAMILY ATHLETIC AND ENRICHMENT FUNDIn Memory Of:
Leonard GoodmanDr. Herbert Haff ner Ervin HarvithHarold KeauMarjorie Leopold Ben MutnickNettie PesickDr. Allen SeelBY: Sue & Alan Kaufman and Family
In Honor Of:
Sue & Alan Kaufman’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year for business servicesBY: Lois & Mark Shaevsky
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Danny Kaufman’s BirthdayBY: Sue & Alan Kaufman and Family
Sue & Alan Kaufman’s honor at the Dream Maker DinnerBY: Ruth & Norman Beitner
Hal Rossen’s 75th BirthdayBY: Iris & Howard RosenBY: Carol & Bill Roskind
Speedy Recovery To:
Marcy BaloughBY: Alita Rossen
Rabbi Herbert YoskowitzBY: Sue & Alan Kaufman and Family
THE JUDGE GEORGE AND MRS. JEN-NIE KENT ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory Of:
Sylvia Kent ThomasBY: Beverly, Mickey, Etai, Oren, Carol, & Ariel (in name of our parents, as well)
In Honor Of:
Rina Edelson’s GraduationThe Bar Mitzvah of Raz ElyazamHappy Passover Norma & Naton Har Paz The Bat Mitzvah of Ariel Hasak-LowyHappy Passover Igor & Daniella Har Paz MechnikovHappy Passover Paul & Lorraine KalesThe Bat Mitzvah of Ruby Grace ModellHappy Passover Anna & Yale LevinBY: Carol & Ariel Kent
THE EDITH AND LARRY KOWALSKY MORNING MINYAN FUND
In Honor Of: Rema & Bob Burk’s 60th AnniversaryGail Shiff man’s BirthdayLois Shiff man’s BirthdayBY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca & David Kowalsky
THE MAYME LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Nina Kutler’s HusbandBY: Victor Lawson
In Honor Of:
Dr. Noel Lawson’s BirthdayBY: Victor Lawson
Victor LawsonBY: Noel & Judy Lawson
THE MILGROM FAMILY MUSIC FUNDIn Memory Of:
Suzanne BartholomewAllen SeelBY: Hilary & Larry Handler
THE MIKE AND MARY MUST CULTURAL EVENTS FUND
In Memory Of:
Lester SatovskyBY: Madeline & Lou Seligman
THE PEARL AND ABE OSLIK SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Adeline SalingerBY: Anaruth & Dr. Henri Bernard
In Honor Of:
The Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin BernardBY: Bertha Stearn
The Birth of Esther Liwazer’s Great GrandsonConnie & Gerald WolbergBY: Anaruth & Dr. Henri Bernard
Speedy Recovery To:
Warren PageBY: Anaruth & Dr. Henri Bernard
THE EVAN TYLER OTIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Martin MellinBY: Aurora & Nathan Resnick
Harvey WolokBY: Elaine Faudem
Steven ZackBY: Nancy FaudemBY: Beth & Larry HirschBY: Bonnie, David, Bradley, Kyle & Camryn Otis
In Honor Of:
The Bat Mitzvah of Jordyn SingerBY: Bonnie & David Otis
ROSENTHAL TEACHER EDUCATION FUNDYahrzeits of:
Dorothy S. RosenthalJay M. RosenthalBY: Rusty Rosman
THE JAYNE RUDY SCHOSTAK MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory Of:
Menachem GlazerLeonard GoodmanJean Raznick KlaristenfeldAlyce A. LevinRandy SiegelSally WaterstoneBY: Nancy & Bobby Schostak and Family
In Honor Of:
The Birth of Lindsay GittaThe Birth of Lyla JulietDiane RappaportBY: Nancy & Bobby Schostak and Family
The Bar Mitzvah of Seth SchostakBY: Carol & Sandy Vieder, Brandon, Alex & Nicky
Asher TilchinBY: David, Susan, Mirian, Sammy & Joshy Knoppow
Speedy Recovery To:
Thelma StalburgBY: Nancy & Bobby Schostak
THE SILVERMAN/SMILEY SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDIn Memory Of:
Zelik LeibovitchBY: Cindy Reich
THE VALERIE AND KEITH SIRLIN SPECIAL LEARNING FUNDIn Honor Of:
Marcia SeigermanBY: Deborah Anstandig
THE CHARLOTTE TESSLER FUND FOR ALUMNI AFFAIRSIn Memory Of:
Martin CohenHarold DixIrwin GellenRabbi Sherman KirshnerPaul KohnZelik LeibovitchHenry MorgensteinSamuel MovsasAudrey NathanLois PosnerDorothy ReinheimerRabbi Solomon RockoveAllen SeelIsadore ShrodeckMaureen SimonBonnie TorgowDr. Arthur Van VictorLeo WeberMarilyn WeissRuth WeissMildred WinerBY: Warren Tessler
Claude Edelson’s MotherDoron Freedman’s MotherIrwin GellenDiane Gish’s FatherJune MarxRachel PreisHoward SabbotaSeth Schwartz’s father Allen SeelRabbi Lewis Warshaver’s MotherBY: Rabbi Asher, Rachel, Shayna, Cara, Judah & Gideon Lopatin
In Honor Of:
Alfred Bricker’s 90th BirthdayThe Bat Mitzvah of Miriam SapersteinThe Bat Mitzvah of Miriam Frieda Lupovitch BY: Warren Tessler
Yahrzeits of:
Charlotte TesslerBY: Lisa Lieberman
FLOYD TUKEL M.D. MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory Of:
Dr. Abraham ElsonTami Rosens’ FinkHarold GoodmanBonnie TorgowBY: Gail Tukel and Family
In Honor Of:
Dr. & Mrs. Donald Janower 50th An-niversaryConnor Tukel’s Hillel GraduationEli Tukel’s Hillel GraduationBY: Gail Tukel and Family
THE KAREN WALDMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:
Dr. David EismanSamuel ShepardBY: Sylvia, Sheila, Gavin Waldman and Family ZIVIAN & ZWICKI FAMILY G’MILUT CHASADIM FUNDIn Memory Of:
Zelik LeibovitchBY: The Zivian Family
Faye SilverBY: Sidney Ross
In Honor Of:
Laura BergerBY: Jen & Saul Rube
Beth HorwitzLarry Horwitz’ s retirement The Birth of Ariella Miriam Horwitz-PinchukBY: Etta Zivian
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1. Grades 5-6 experiment with Chemistry
2. Our fi rst grade model Seder, only one of many at
Hillel Day School
3. Kingergarten ends the year with a stunning performance
4. Our ECC participates in the 2011 Lemonade Day
5. Our 3rd grade visits the ECC and reads them stories
6. The fourth grade, Gemilut Chasadim-seedlinks (braille)
7. The 7th grade goes to Washington D.C.
8. 5th grade gets trained in a little Tae Kwon Do
9. Our students enjoy an Israeli sea mud mask
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HEAD OF SCHOOLSteve Freedman
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERGary M. Izor
ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOLJoanne Sokol
DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERRobin Pappas
K-4 DIVISION HEADJordana Weiss
5/6 AND 7/8 DIVISION HEADAlita Rossen
DEAN OF JUDAIC STUDIESSaul A. Rube
RABBI IN RESIDENCEJonathan Berger
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONAmy Schlussel
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTCheryl Schanes
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGYMarilyn Mossman
BOARD OF TRUSTEESBob Canvasser, PresidentAlan Kaufman, 1st Vice PresidentBrad Feldman, 2nd Vice PresidentTodd Fink, TreasurerSusan Knoppow, SecretaryNancy Adler, Past President
MEMBERS AT LARGERichard BlumensteinEric BronsteinEthan DavidsonDavid FeberBrad FeldmanAmy GottliebEllen Folbe GreyLowell FriedmanBeverly LissMichele SaulsonKelly VictorSylvia WolfLarry WolfeMaria Tapper Young
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSSchool Offi ce ……………. 248-851-3220Attendance Line ………. . . . 248-539-1321Advancement Offi ce………. 248-851- 6950
Sukkah BreakfastFor k/1 parents and parents of new students
October 18, 2011 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.For more information, contact Melanie Weber.
248-539-1490 • [email protected]
Ladies Night Out Boutique Shopping, Fashion Show and Dinner
November 8, 2011For more information, contact Cheryl Schanes.
248-539-1488 • [email protected]
K-8 Open House For parents of prospective K-8 students
November 9, 2011 6:30 p.m.January 22, 2012 10:00 a.m.
For more information, contact Amy Schlussel.248-539-1484 • [email protected]
Early Childhood Center Open HouseFor parents of prospective ECC2-5 year olds
January 18, 2012 6:30 p.m.For more information, contact Amy Schlussel.
248-539-1484 • [email protected]
Art from the HeartBeaumont Hospital/ Royal Oak
Sunday, December 11, 2011Reception 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Program 2:30 p.m.For more information, contact Melanie Weber.
248-539-1490 • [email protected]
and the Goldman-Hermelin Education Foundation at the Schostak Family CampusThe Mala and Henry Dorfman Elementary School
32200 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-1715tel (248) 851-3220 • fax (248) 851-5095 • www.hillelday.org
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PERMIT #367
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- 8th grade Israel Trip, 2011