Divrei Hillel, Summer2013

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By Steve Freedman

It was a special year for Hillel Day School.There were two major projects; each embodies the mission of the school. At Hillel, we “inspire a passion for learning.” Today, that means providing opportunities for authentic learning experiences and providing the necessary tools to ignite that passion. Technology is a means to that end. While many adults are still skeptical about the transformative power of having computers as an essential learning tool, research tells a very different story. Hillel is committed to providing children with the skills and experiences that they will need to successfully navigate and achieve in the world they will inherit, not ours of the 20th century.

As a result of a generous grant from the William Davidson Foundation, Hillel was able to transform the school into a wireless facility and to introduce 1:1 technology into the school. While technology will never be the central focus of education, like other technological advances that came before, it must be integrated into the children’s learning experiences and used to their advantage. Our older students now have their own tablet PCs, while iPads and tablet PCs are available for all of our younger children. Our commitment to using technology to advance learning and to help students learn how to use it ethically and responsibly is steadfast. Unlike other “innovations” in education that have come and gone, technology is here to stay and will continue to be a regular part of the school environment in the years to come.

Our mission also promotes “responsibility to self and the community, and a devotion to Jewish living.” This is the ultimate reason why Hillel exists. We are a Jewish day school, and creating a warm, meaningful and authentic Jewish environment at Hillel is a top priority. We want to educate children who are excited, proud and knowledgeable Jews. We want Hillel graduates forever linked and committed to the Jewish community, Jewish people, God, and Israel. There is no more powerful symbol in Judaism than the Torah that embodies these ideas.

While technology at Hillel represents the 21st century and the future, the Torah reminds us of our enduring values and principles that are eternally relevant and necessary in our lives. In celebration of who we are, Hillel commissioned a Sofer, scribe, to write a Sefer Torah for our community. It was a great and powerful experience for our entire school community. The children learned all about the role of a Sofer and how a Torah is written. We provided family educational experiences in honor of our Torah and we had a Torah dedication that the over 500 people who attended will never forget. It was an incredible moment in the history of Hillel Day School and a moving and powerful reminder of who we really are!

It was a special year at Hillel, and I know that as you read through this issue of the Divrei, you will catch a glimpse of what makes Hillel so special.

Welcome

Table of ContentsWELCOME .................................................2

1:1 TECHNOLOGY EXPANDS ................3�

SOCIAL ACTION:BEYOND THE SCHOOL HOUSE..........4

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT...............9

WASHINGTON DC TRIP.......................10

ISRAEL TRIP 2013� ....................................11

SEFER TORAH DEDICATION............ ..12

ANNUAL DINNER...................................14

FAMILY ATHLETIC FUND......................15

PTO, VOLUNTEERING AND FUNDRAISING.............................. 17

RETIREMENTS...........................................18

ECC ACHIEVES FOUR-STAR RATING ...............................21

BLUESTONE SCHOLARSHIP............... 22

ALUMNA POET RETURNS: THE ZIGAMADOO.................................24

THE TRANSITION TO NINTH GRADE .......................................26

HILLEL DEFINED MY CHILDHOOD ..................................... 27

HILLEL GRADUATES 2009..............28

ALUMNI NOTES.....................................29

TRIBUTES ..................................................3�0

SAVE THE DATE........................................3�5

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Divrei Hillel | Summer 2013 | Kayyitz 5773

As we come to the end of our first year with our 1:1 laptop program, we are now making preparations to continue our 1:1 journey by expanding the program into our 5-6 Division.Teachers were given laptops in November, and have been busy training and making plans to integrate them into their curriculum.

“I am excited about each of my students having their own tablet PCs next year,” said science teacher Amy Martin-Crowel. “I already do a number of activities using technology with only six laptops in my classroom. I can’t wait to explore the possibilities of what can be done with a whole classroom full of computers.”

“If used correctly, this tool has the ability to enhance the students’ critical thinking, collaboration and communication,” Crowel continued. “I know that I can’t wait to explore these possibilities, and neither can the students.”

At the beginning of the 2013�-2014 school year, all fifth and sixth grade students will be given a Lenovo ThinkPad tablet PC. Students will become familiar with the machines in the first few weeks of the new school year. Once the orientation is complete, students will be able to take the laptops home to do their work.

Providing laptops for students will enable our students to feel empowered, be motivated and be self-directed learners. Based on the feedback from the students and teachers in the 7-8 Division, we know that the impact of the 1:1 program was felt immediately. Students were more organized when using the OneNote program.

Other benefits of a 1:1 program include the ability for better communication (between teachers and students as well as students and students). This will create more opportunities for collaboration. In addition, having access to technology all the time gives students opportunities to explore and investigate the world, research topics instantly, write and edit more efficiently and much, much more.

1:1 Technology expands To FiFTh and sixTh gradesBy Marilyn Mossman - Director of Technology

Hillel’s 1:1 laptop program supports the school’s curriculum and provides students equitable access to hardware, software and network resources. The laptop is a technology tool for learning and developing communication, collaboration and problem solving skills necessary for participation and leadership in a global community.

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A mother and daughter who both teach in Jewish day schools show how social action can enlist student passion for causes that exemplify their Jewish values.“Bowe who?”The English words, transliterated into Hebrew, were the headline of a mainstream Israeli newspaper article and caught our attention. Thus began a journey that would not only impact us but would also mark a special moment of change for our community.

The article noted the great number of Americans unfamiliar with the name Bowe Bergdahl. The year was 2010, the first anniversary of an event that changed the lives of an Idaho family forever. In June 2009, Bergdahl, serving in the United States Army in Afghanistan, was kidnapped. At the time of his capture he held the rank of private first class, and he has since been promoted to sergeant. Several videos of Bergdahl were released, and it appeared that his captors were from the Haqqani Network, an insurgent group affiliated with the Taliban. Now 27, he is still being held by his kidnappers; his true condition and his whereabouts are unknown.Across the world from Bowe’s hometown, another soldier was being held captive. On the streets of his country, one would never hear the words, “Gilad who?”

The newspaper article questioned why Gilad Shalit, held captive at that point by Hamas, was a household name in Israel, yet relatively few Americans knew of Bowe’s plight. During the years of his captivity, Shalit became everyone’s son, a part of the Israeli collective identity. Bergdahl, on the other hand, rarely moved beyond the local news of his hometown.Both of us, a mother and daughter who are teachers at Jewish day schools in Detroit, recognized the importance of sharing this article with our students. We took the story of Bowe to our students, fifth graders at Hillel Day School and ninth graders at Frankel Jewish Academy. This was an opportunity to look at a real situation that could elicit conversations about multiple core values of our schools. In schools we focus on our teaching practice but we must also remember to educate. We must present the youth with junctures in their learning to put the tools that they have acquired to good use.

By Clara Gaba and Ilana Gaba-Maine

social acTionBeyond the School House: Applying Jewish Values to Social Action

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In this situation, we analyzed the Jewish perspective on redemption of hostages and we compared Bergdahl to Shalit.We compared the policies of the United States and Israel in cases such as these. We considered the cultural factors at play in both countries. The goal here was not political nor intended towards any end other than to familiarize students with Bowe’s story. His story, it must be mentioned, is not entirely clear. While there is speculation over where Bowe was when he was captured (some suggest that he may have left his post), this possibility only adds to the moral dilemma of the situation. Our hope was to raise awareness, but today’s generation of youth is far more ambitious than ever before.

Students in both schools took on Bowe’s cause as their own. On their own initiative, they created hallway displays about Bowe, noting the number of days he had spent in captivity. They educated the school communities on a weekly basis and were determined to educate the local community as well. They acquired and distributed “Bowe packages” to the student body. Besides a pocket sized flyer telling Bowe’s story, the packages contained a yellow “Bowe bracelet,” a yellow ribbon in order to participate in the national campaign “Bows for Bowe.”

Student leaders guided their peers to participate in “Bowe Tuesdays,” an international campaign encouraging Facebook members to change their profile picture each Tuesday to one that would draw attention to Bowe’s cause (he was taken hostage on a Tuesday). The students, themselves too young to be registered voters, participated in a national petition aimed at raising governmental awareness by soliciting signatures from adults in their lives. Through their connections, the students made the names of their schools and their efforts known to Jani and Bob Bergdahl, Bowe’s parents.

What is most amazing to us as teachers is the long-term commitment that our students have forged with Bowe’s cause. We often lament that the rapid pace of the world, coupled with technology, has made for a generation of youth that lacks commitment. We complain that they seek instant gratification, that they lack perseverance. The Bowe Kids, as we have affectionately nicknamed them, demonstrate just the opposite.

One young boy learned of Bowe as he transitioned from elementary to middle school. This year he has committed his bar mitzvah project to Bowe; he is raising awareness for Bowe’s cause during his own moment to shine.

Another student has single-handedly been responsible for keeping tabs on the daily count of Bowe’s days in captivity for the last three years.

A young woman in the 12th grade was just a high school freshman when she learned of Bowe. Bowe’s story touched her so deeply as a 9th grader that as she applies to universities, Bowe is the subject of her application essays.

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This young woman recently was asked during school minyan to describe a holy object that she possesses. She pointed to her yellow “Bowe bracelet” and shared with her peers how her commitment to Bowe has brought holiness to her life. Minyan is often described by facilitators as the most difficult part of a school day, as it takes a tremendous amount of energy and talent to engage many of today’s youth in a meaningful way. How interesting that Bowe’s story has infiltrated into daily minyan.

At day schools we teach big ideas: tikkun olam, gemilut chasadim, compassion and responsibility.

We encourage students to take these lessons to heart, to be tomorrow’s leaders. We pray that they will internalize lessons of character and step up when their time comes. We forget, occasionally, that we must show the students how to find these opportunities beyond the realm of the classroom or the hallways of the school. Jewish values must be taught as the lens through which we view the world, and the world does not have a distinct division between Judaic studies and “everything else.”

social acTion (conT.)Beyond the School House: Applying Jewish Values to Social ActionBy Clara Gaba and Ilana Gaba-Maine

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The individual elements of our school mission statements often bear tension when viewed together; we have multiple national allegiances, we celebrate the individual and the community, we hold to Jewish identity and values of the Western world. When given this message, that these tensions are healthy and beg for discussion, young minds can allow the divisions between these elements to blur. Our historic traditions should not be learned only as a part of the past; they are more needed now than ever before, even as the world progresses before our eyes. Ancient Jewish values can guide us in a modern, technology-based world and allow students to view Bowe Bergdahl not only as an American hostage but as a human being in crisis.

Armed with the astonishing powers of connectivity in modern technology, the youth of today has literally a world of opportunity ahead of them. Through their iPads and tablets, students have the ability not to just learn of great Jewish values but to act on them quickly and effectively. Their classroom is virtually the world, and their power to change it should not be underestimated.

Our students have already made marks on our nation’s map and in the Bergdahl home. We can’t wait to see how their future unfolds.

Clara Gaba teaches at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit ([email protected]) and Ilana Gaba-Maine teaches at Frankel Jewish Academy ([email protected]).

This article originally appeared in a publication of RAVSAK: the Jewish Community Day School Network (www.ravsak.org)

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“I was impressed with the interdisciplinary curriculum work and how well the children were prepared for our meeting,” said Harriet Bograd, president of New York-based Kulanu. “They had such bright eyes and enthusiasm,” she said. “They have given me hope that the school children will have clean water next term.”

social acTion and clean WaTerSchool Projects Turns Sixth Graders from Hillel Day School Into Social Entrepreneurs: Students Create a Campaign and Raise Money To Bring Clean Water To Ugandan ChildrenBy Lauren Sterling, Language Arts Teacher

Sixth grade students this year embarked on the “Clean Water Flow is More Important Than You Know” campaign,an entrepreneurial venture to raise money to bring clean water to children at a school in Abayudaya, an isolated Jewish Community in Eastern Uganda.

“Our students wanted to raise awareness of the lack of clean water in many parts of the developing world, and teachers in all disciplines incorporated the issue into their lesson plans – testing the cleanliness of water in science experiments, calculating water usage in graphing in mathematics,” said Lauren Sterling, sixth grade language arts and social studies teacher.

Students were encouraged to create a campaign to raise money that would call upon their skills in mathematics, marketing and business, as well as their commitment to living the Jewish values of tikkun olam (repair of the world) and kol arevim zeh lazeh (all Jews being responsible for one another).

With help from Kulanu, an organization already supporting the people of Abayudaya, the students determined to raise the money necessary to replace a contaminated water tank in an elementary school, among other repair projects. The result was a student-designed water bottle that retailed for $12, and which helped students eventually raise $2,000, well over their initial goal of $1,000.

The Jews of Abayudaya number approximately 1,500 people who practice Jewish rituals including keeping Kosher, observing the Jewish Sabaath, and other Jewish observances. The school the students from Hillel are supporting educates nearly 800 Christian, Jewish and Muslim students from eastern Uganda.

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By Michael Brody, Drama Director

Joseph: any dream can Become a Journey

As a director, I am always amazed to see students transform into actors, and this year was no different. The cast and crew of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” comprising students who were new to the theater, became transfixed by the choreography and music from the moment they auditioned.

As we progressed with rehearsals, enthusiasm for the show became contagious. No one complained at long rehearsals; rather, they were amazed by how the hours could pass so quickly. Overall, the mix of personalities made me hopeful that we would have a fantastic show.

It took some work. There was nothing funnier than watching Joseph’s brothers, played by female actors, try to walk and copy the mannerisms of boys. We laughed a lot. It clicked when the one male student playing a brother demonstrated how to act like a real guy. At that moment, I knew I was on the right track. I had given them the foundation, and they took it to the next level.

When the production started to rehearse on the stage, and we started putting everything together (lights, sound, costumes, makeup and sets), the magic of theater really started to happen. Every single actor left behind their own personality, and we collectively became the cast of “Joseph.”

Watching students discover their talents, and planting the seeds of a love of theater, is why I’ve been working with students for over 20 years. I can’t wait to see next year’s cast shine.

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Later that same day, students visited Arlington National Cemetery, where they saw the changing of the guard at the tombs of the unknown soldiers, and laid a wreath at the Jewish Chaplain’s Memorial. Seeing both of those sights on the same day helped students realize the sacrifices that have been made for liberty, and that freedom is not free.

By Sue Shlom, seventh grade language arts teacher, and Joshua Cutler, seventh grade social sciences teacher

Seventh Graders Learn Freedom “Is Not Free” On Trip to Nation’s Capitol. The Hillel Day School seventh grade social studies classes visited Washington D.C. in early May.

The students researched different important sites beforehand, to prepare for the trip, and were excited to see the places they had learned about. The students visited amazing museums, like the Newseum, and many of the Smithsonian Museums. The students took a tour of the Capitol Building, experienced the U.S. Senate while it was in session, and met with Senator Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Gary Peters.

Visiting the many memorials in Washington, including those honoring Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had great meaning for the seventh graders. Students also visited the Marine Corps War Memorial, as well as the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Memorials.

Visiting the Vietnam Memorial “filled me with horrible emotions and thoughts of how the war must have been,” student Sammy Saperstein said. “At the same time, it gave me a deeper respect for people in the military.”

The most special day of the trip was when the students went to Gettysburg, and stood on the battleground that was the turning point of the U.S. Civil War.

WashingTon dc Trip

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israel Trip 2013Once again, our eighth graders had the unique opportunity to travel together as a class to Israel. And, as always, Rabbi Jonathan Berger, captured the euphoria and magic of the journey in daily blogs. Please relive the highlights here! https://www.hillelday.org/israel_trip

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By Gabriella Burman

More than 500 members of the Jewish community participated in the dedicationof Hillel Day School’s newly written Sefer Torah on May 19. The Torah, named for William M. Davidson, the Guardian Industries CEO who passed away in 2009, was communally written by Hillel families and supporters, fulfilling the 613�th mitzvah to write a Torah scroll.

“It was history in the making to contribute to the actual writing of a Sefer Torah that my children will read from,” said Hillel parent Lezlie Mostyn. “And watching the sofer inscribe the last letters of the Torah, which form the word Yisrael, was very meaningful,” she added. “I cried.”

Steve Freedman, head of school, called the dedication, which included a Klezmer-led parade beneath a chuppah handmade by students, “ a moment in time.”

Sefer Torah dedicaTonEmphasize Importance of Hillel in the Community

“If you didn’t get the relevance and purpose of a Jewish day school education before, it all came together on Sunday. This Torah represents who we are as Jews, that we are grounded in our values and traditions even as tools such as technology help us soar into the future, as we educate 21st century children,” he said, noting that a grant from the William Davidson Foundation has facilitated the implementation of technology throughout Hillel, including a 1:1 technology program that has put tablet PCs in the hands of all students in seventh and eighth grades, and which will expand to include fifth and sixth grades next year.

The 613th mitzvah in the Torah commands that every Jew “write a Torah during his/her lifetime.” The Torah is at the heart of who we are as the Jewish people; in fulfilling this obligation, we ensure that our legacy will endure.


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Photo, top left: Ronit Lipsky, Andrew Jacob, Autumn Jacob, Micayla Jacob, Merrick Jacob, Michael Jacob, Minister Moshe Kachlon, Eric Lipsky, and Joel Jacob. Photo, top right: Ethan Davidison. Photo, bottom right: Hallie Berger, Jim Berger, Jaclyn Berger, Karen Berger, and Joshua Berger

Hillel Day School honored Joel Jacob with the 2013 Dream Maker Award, Karen and Jim Berger with the 2013 Rabbi Jacob E. Segal (z’’l) Award and dedicated the William B. Davidson (z”l) SeferTorah on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

The celeBraTion conTinued aT The hillel day school annual dinner


The Kaufman’s, who personally attends the breakfast each year, says they are proud of what their family has helped to bring forth. “A good school has to have an athletic department, and we are pleased the school offers what it does. Hopefully, others will see the benefit, and join us in leaving this legacy.”

Back in the late 1990s, when Sue and Alan Kaufman’s two daughters were students at Hillel, they were dismayed by the lack of athletic opportunities afforded by the school at that time.“I played team sports as a youngster, and wanted the same for my children,” Kaufman, whose son later also attended Hillel, said. “And as an adult, it became apparent to me, working in business, that the team players on the field make the best team players in the workplace. People who’ve played sports know how to get along with people, and that helps them succeed in life.”

So instead of complaining about the dearth of athletics at Hillel, or being complacent, he acted. Along with his father, Herbert, Alan established the Kaufman Family Athletic and Enrichment Fund, paving the way for a rich and varied athletic program that today includes competitive soccer, volleyball, basketball, and tennis teams, and a myriad of intramural sports offered throughout the school year.

The fund offsets registration and uniform fees, helping students overcome barriers to participation, and helps Hillel level the playing field in recruitment efforts, Kaufman says.

“We have to offer what other independent private schools offer, and give kids the chance to play sports with their classmates, and not just outside of school.”

At the end of each school year, the fund also sponsors a breakfast after minyan, at which time student athletes are recognized for their achievements on and off the field. This year, Dana McDowell and Jeremy Rosenberg demonstrated strong sportsmanship skills, leadership skills and had a strong academic record. For their accomplishments, they each received an Israel Bond valued at $100. In total, 20 students in grades five through eight received awards.

By Nicole Miller, Athletic Director

Family aThleTic Fund Helps Hillel Level Playing Field

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The Hillel Day School

Steven Zack MemorialGolf Classic

Noon at Knollwood Country ClubMonday, September 16, 2013

Join the fun at

To register to attend, or to be a sponsor,

contact Cheryl Schanes, Director of Development 248-539-1488 or [email protected]

Lunch, Mahj, & Cards

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Hillel Day School 2013

Mensch AwardGirls’ BasketballEmily Nakisher

Allison Bloomberg

Mensch AwardBoys’ Basketball

Jonah Wolf Daniel Sternberg

Mensch AwardGirls’ VolleyballJordyn Cranis

Mensch AwardGirls’ SoccerSophie ErlichRachel Berg

Coaches AwardGirls’ Volleyball Dana McDowell

Coaches Award

Girls’ Soccer Ilana Weinfeld

The Herbert W. (z`l) Kaufman

Scholar/Athlete Award

Hillel Day School 2013�Dana McDowell

Hillel Day School 2013�

Jeremy Rosenberg

Mensch AwardCross Country

Julia DiskinAdam Liebman

Mensch AwardBoys’ Soccer Isaac Reed

Gabe Schlussel

Mensch AwardBoys’ TennisSeth Kahan

Tyler Presser

Mensch AwardBoys’ Golf

Jason Teper Noah Goodman

Coaches AwardCross Country

Jeremy Rosenberg

Coaches AwardBoys’ Soccer Jacob Martin

Coaches AwardBoys’ Basketball

Daniel Levin

Family aThleTic Fund (conT.) The Kaufman Sports Minyan Breakfast and Awards Presentation

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After two years as PTO President, it is hard to believe that my term has come to an end. I am proud of all that has been accomplished, and can’t believe all that is still to be done. The phrase, “It takes a village,” could not be more fitting. Hillel is a village, and it takes many people to run it day by day. I have worked alongside some amazing parents and grandparents, who have not only volunteered tiring hours for the betterment of our children, but have become lifelong friends. Though hard to personally thank every volunteer I have met, please know that your hard work continues to shape the loving community of Hillel Day School, and for that we can all be thankful!

Some of our accomplishments include creating a new healthy lunch program by bringing an in-house caterer to prepare daily meals. We have listened to our families and added a fresh salad bar, which is growing in popularity daily. We have been successful in raising enough money, in hard economic times, to allow our children and staff to continue to provide the holiday celebrations, field trips, and cultural art programs to which students are accustomed. We have also bridged the gap between staff and parents, creating grade captains to assist in the many extra-curricular activities.

Parents volunteer for many reasons. For me, it has been a combination of give and take. My first responsibility is as a mom, but I am also a wife, business owner, chauffer, chef and tutor, as well as a volunteer. I can honestly say that being PTO President has been one of my greatest accomplishments. There is nothing better than seeing the smiles and the comfort on my children’s faces when I step into Hillel to help with a lunch or event. I can promise you, just because I am stepping down as PTO President, I will never step down as a volunteer.

I would encourage each and every parent and grandparent to find a moment to help out where they can. It may be exhausting, especially after a long day of work, but I promise you, nothing will be as fulfilling!

From the very first day my husband and I took a tour of Hillel Day School in 2007, I was amazed by the passion and sense of community that existed within its walls. Today, I am proud to say that all three of our children are Hillel Day School students and that both of us have taken on leadership roles. As I begin my two-year term as PTO president, I am eager to maintain the amazing traditions of the PTO while initiating positive change to help improve fundraising and involvement. I am honored to be following in the footsteps of incredible women who have given their time and energy gracefully and with purpose.

The PTO presidency is thankfully only one tiny part of the incredible work and services that the PTO provides. I hope that every single Hillel parent and grandparent feels welcome and finds a way to get involved. I can honestly say that I have made best friends through my involvement with PTO, and that volunteering at my children’s school is extremely rewarding on many levels. I look forward to interacting with every member of the Hillel community throughout the next two years and am grateful for the privilege to serve in this role.

By Robbie Sherman

“noThing as FulFilling” As Volunteering

neW pTo presidenT aims To increase Fundraising and parenT involvemenT By Julie Feldman, PTO President

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By Joanne Sokol, Assistant Head of School For the past seven years I have had the pleasure of experiencing how Hillel Day School embraces Mark Twain’s advice, often sailing away from safe harbors to explore, dream and discover new ways to support the mission of the school. This approach, to first deeply understand, and then to implement leading researched-based initiatives, to take risks, and to create a strategic plan that looks forward, is how I will always remember my seven years at Hillel.

Although Hillel was nearing its 50th anniversary when I arrived, it was also in the midst of its latest building expansion. My introduction to the school involved construction fences and yellow tape around what came to be the state-of-the art Blumenstein gymnasium and music theater, multipurpose front lobby area and conference room additions. Little did I realize at that time how I would be involved in shaping even more change that expanded way beyond facilities and into the depths of excellence in education.

Educational change began with the realigning of the school structure into age appropriate divisions that created professional teacher teams to understand and address the developmental stages of childhood. This change has afforded our teachers many opportunities to participate in professional development, and to implement instructional strategies and curriculum that best meet the needs of the children in their divisions. Early release Wednesdays, focused professional development days, identifying opportunities for common prep time, professional goal setting and review all play an important role in the current structure, and have further evolved since the restructuring was instituted.

In addition to the physical growth of the facilities, and the restructuring of the educational staff and learning environment, there have been initiatives that have added to the Hillel experience. The Sue and Alan Jay Kaufman Family Library is the result of the redesign of the central learning hub of the school. The Early Childhood Center, in its third year of operation, has been recognized by the State of Michigan as the first four-star preschool in Oakland County. This school year, the 7/8 Division began the implementation of the school wide 1:1 technology initiative. Over the course of the upcoming school year, this program is expanding to include the 5/6 Division, iPads in the four-year old through second grade classrooms, and laptop carts in the third and fourth grade classrooms.

Looking forward, Hillel continues to “catch the trade winds in its sails” with the anticipated restructuring of student support services. The focus of the 2013/14 academic year will be to implement a plan that better understands and supports the needs of each learner to his and her fullest potential.

At the end of my seven years at Hillel, even though I personally will be leaving the “safe harbor” of Hillel to explore and dream and discover new realms, I look forward to continuing to see and hear how the Hillel community continues to travels on its journey.

By Margery Jablin In August 1990, I received a phone call from Rochelle Iczkovitz, then principal of Hillel, offering me a teaching position. Funny, but the best things in life come when you least expect them to. At the time, I was very content teaching ESL to adults and raising my family. But, why not go for the interview, I thought? As it turned out, it was one decision I will never regret. I have spent 23 years at Hillel, working in almost every grade and with hundreds of children and dozens of teachers. The teachers at Hillel have been the best. I have never taught at a school where the teachers shared and encouraged their colleagues with such grace and compassion as the teachers do here. I have met wonderful people and made long lasting friends.

What will I miss at Hillel? Of course, all my colleagues and students, but the hugs and smiles I receive daily from my students, and the encouragement I hear daily from other teachers have always been the highlights of my day. Watching a student finally discover he can write that paper, seeing the expression on the face of a student when she realizes the book was a great fit for her learning style -- that is the best feeling any teacher can have.

Now it is time to move on and use other talents. Everyone knows I love to schedule. I think I have created a schedule for almost everyone with whom I have worked. I also love to work with people. I will try to keep doing these things. I love to travel. All my students know about my travels, and how exciting it can be to see new places. Most of all, I want to see more of my children and grandchildren. Since they live in different cities, this is the perfect time to keep busy visiting and traveling with them. I wish everyone well. I will truly miss my students and the wonderful teachers who have always supported me.

….” Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain

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By Elana Adler My career began in 1967, after my husband Sandor and loving cousin Lola, convinced me to attend the Midrasha of Jewish Studies. This was followed by 23 years at United Hebrew Schools, and 22 years at Hillel Day School.

The students made for the rich and colorful career I enjoyed, and that has left me with many brilliant memories. I loved waking up every morning to be greeted by the precious smiles of my children, and I kvelled as I watched them grow and mature in front of my eyes. The naches I felt cannot be described, as grown adults with their own children approach and say, “Hi, Mrs. Adler, do you remember me? I’m…… and I still have my Torah cards!” I hope my students continue to take advantage of their education and learn as much as they can from their wonderful teachers.

I would like to acknowledge my principals and administrators, who guided and encouraged my attendance at advanced courses in Jewish education. These courses enriched my depth of understanding of Judaism and enabled me to be a more effective Jewish educator. I would like to thank my wonderful colleagues, who made teaching at Hillel such a joyful and meaningful experience. I have learned so much from so many of you and have made lifelong friendships.

Looking forward to life after teaching, I plan to continue studying, traveling and spending time with family and friends. I will forever hold my experience as a teacher close to my heart. “Thank you for sending me to Hillel Day School!”

By Barbara Eskin

After teaching in Livonia Public Schools when I graduated from Wayne State University, I came to Hillel in 1965. I taught first grade for three years before starting my family. One of my biggest pleasures today is seeing my former students having their own children!

Once my three children started Hillel, I started subbing. For the last 16 years, I have been a permanent guest teacher, helping teachers and students.

When my son was in first grade, Mrs. Ayala Perlstein asked me to help make covers for the students’ siddurim. Ever since that time, I have loved helping families create the siddur covers for their children’s first grade siddur party.

I have made long-lasting friendships here that I will cherish for a lifetime. Working at Hillel has enriched my family’s life with the love of Judaism. I have been fortunate to work alongside my daughter (Marcie Goldstein), and four of my precious grandchildren.

After years as educators, some of our staff retired at the end of this school year. Here they reflect on their careers, and share their plans for the future.

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By Leonora Beuer From my earliest studies of Torah, as a student in Israel, I have always been immersed in Jewish education, and the idea of expanding my knowledge. This joy of learning led me to my lifelong career as a Jewish educator, allowing me to pass on my knowledge to future generations. From my days at United Hebrew Schools, to my time at Hillel Day School and Temple Beth El, I have had the pleasure of teaching children and adults in Torah, Jewish history, the Hebrew language and much more. Being a part of this vibrant Jewish community has been a blessing. It fills me with pride every time I meet a former student, to know that I have had an impact on maintaining Jewish values and traditions.

My family and I have a long history with Hillel Day School since I have been a parent and grandparent to Hillel graduates, as well as a teacher. It is with both sadness and joy that I am leaving Hillel at this time, but my time as a Jewish educator isn’t over. I look forward to continuing my teaching at Temple Beth El, and spending time with my husband, children and grandchildren.

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By Robin Pappas, Early Childhood Center Director

Following rigorous evaluation of the Hillel Day School Early Childhood Center,

the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing, this year awarded the preschool four stars, the highest in the surrounding area, and the only Jewish preschool to achieve such a rating. The school received perfect scores in administration and management, and family and community partnerships, and near-perfect scores in environment, curriculum instruction and professional development.

“I am so proud that we have achieved this rating by the state,” said Robin Pappas, ECC Director at Hillel Day School. For prospective parents of preschool age children, “this ranking becomes another useful tool for parents as they compare programs in the area,” she added.

In its third year, Hillel Day School’s ECC offers full and half day programs for 2, 3�, and 4 year olds in a state of the art facility that is safe and secure. Highly trained teachers offer a cutting-edge curriculum for 21st century learners that uses Smart Boards and iPads, as well as a Judaic studies curriculum that introduces children to the Hebrew language and Jewish holidays in a warm and nurturing environment.

“The ECC’s four-star rating reflects the same commitment we place on all our students, grades k-8,” said Steve Freedman, Head of School. “We’re blessed to have a professional staff completely dedicated to our students. We are thrilled to be one of the first schools in the county to receive this gold standard.”

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By Paul Schmitz

When I was younger, my parents made the majority of my decisions for me.

They knew that the decisions they made could affect my life and result in rewards or consequences.When it came time to choose a high school, they could see that the values they had taught me had become my own. They knew that I was aware that the choices I make today will impact my family, my career, and what kind of person I become. For me, that meant making the very best decision by choosing to attend Frankel Jewish Academy for high school. I’m very passionate about my Jewish education and Jewish values so I was certain that I wanted a Jewish high school experience. It might not have been the easiest path, but the goal of attending a Jewish high school is vital because of its tremendous influence on my past, my present and my future.

As the grandson of a holocaust survivor, it is very important to me to honor my past. My ancestors highly valued Jewish learning and the keeping of our traditions. My grandfather, whom I was named after, was both a holocaust survivor and a big believer in Jewish schooling. When he came to this country after the camps, there was no Jewish day school in his new small town for his children to attend. Since he felt that going to a Jewish school was a priority, he decided to help create one. My parents and I also feel that going to school in a Jewish setting is an essential experience, even when it is not an easy one. That is why we commuted to Hillel from Windsor, Ontario since I was little. It was difficult for my parents and meant that I endured long carpool rides, but it was nothing in comparison to what my grandfather went through in order to continue Jewish learning. In his memory, I know that I have to be the best Jew and person that I can be. I hope to achieve my dream, and that of my ancestors, by attending FJA. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have access to or takes advantage of the opportunity to attend a Jewish high school. My experiences at Hillel and my parents’ support are helping me to prepare to attain this goal. Whenever possible, I take on new challenges in both my Judaic and English studies to make me more ready for the challenges to come. I explore opportunities to learn to read Megillah and take on new Torah portions. I lead many services at Hillel, volunteering to be both Hagbah and Gabbai every week. We recently moved here from Canada to make it easier for me to continue my Jewish schooling. Now that I am living in Michigan, I am able to partake in many more Jewish activities. Every day, I try to improve my understanding of Jewish culture and perform more mitzvot. I want to continue those experiences and Jewish traditions that I perform at Hillel, later at FJA, at university and throughout my life. By being at FJA, I will have more opportunities to apply what I learn and deepen my knowledge of Torah.

Ultimately, the decisions that I make today will shape who I will become tomorrow. No matter what I do in the future, I want to become a leader in the Jewish community. Being at Frankel Jewish Academy will prepare me to do that both spiritually and academically.

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I think the teachers at FJA, like those at Hillel, will inspire me. I hope to then inspire others. I want to take the knowledge and the values that I learn at FJA and pass it on to those around me and eventually to my own children. Being a role model is very important to me and I always try to lead by example. I want my kids and their kids to have a strong grasp on Judaism and that it will be something that they will feel is important. I want to continue expressing leadership throughout my school and community. At FJA, I plan to strengthen this leadership quality so I can continue to motivate those around me. I believe you lead through example and by doing mitzvot. I plan to be a leader and I hope FJA helps me accomplish this. Because of the people in my past and present, as well as who I intend to become in the future, the dream of participating in a Jewish high school experience is extremely important. I believe attending FJA will be my first step into the journey of my life. It is my opinion that going to the Frankel Jewish Academy will be one of the best decisions I will ever make. I look forward to the future that is ahead of me.

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When I was little I thought that everyone in the world was Jewish. I thought everyone kept Shabbat, kept kosher and went to synagogue every week.

When I found out that was not true, I was shocked. Judaism is a huge part of my life, it is part of me. It has taught me to value myself because I was made in God’s image, it taught me to treat others like I want to be treated. Judaism laid out the guidelines that I follow to live a happy healthy wonderful life, and going to a Jewish high school is very important to me. Going to Frankel Jewish Academy would mean the world to me because I want to continue expanding my knowledge of Judaic studies and I want to play a role in the Jewish community.

Throughout my eight years at Hillel Day School, learning texts such as Torah, Mishnah and Jewish history have intrigued me. Together they tell the captivating story of how the Jewish people came to be. The many layers, interpretations, and concepts in such texts take a lifetime to decipher. I want to continue learning such texts. They are not just schoolwork to me. Studying them is something I would enjoy doing in my free time. An old proverb states that, “knowledge is like a garden: if it is not cultivated it cannot be harvested.” I have learned so much about Judaic studies I want to cultivate, strengthen and extend my garden of knowledge. To learn these subjects in a classroom with other kids who share the same interests as me would be fantastic.

Being part of the Jewish community has always been very important to me. I am an active member of United Synagogue Youth Group (USY), I go to Camp Ramah in Canada and attend Hillel Day School. All of these places have taught me the values of Judaism and make me feel proud to be a part of such an amazing community. I want to continue growing up in a community where there are people like me, who celebrate Shabbat and keep kosher.

The friendships I have made, whether in USY, Ramah, school or synagogue, are friendships that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I feel that Frankel Jewish Academy would be a great next step for me to find friends with whom to lead services, walk to synagogue, or go to camp. By Miriam Lupovitch

In Frankel Jewish Academy I would not only have the ability to obtain a wonderful education, but I would get to do so in a warm, familiar environment full of friends. I feel that I would be happier at the Academy than any other school.

When I was little, I thought everyone in the world was Jewish. Now that I’m a little older, I know that is not true. I can appreciate now what an environment like the Frankel Jewish Academy offers me: a place to broaden my knowledge of Judaic studies, deepen my love for the Hebrew language and my connection to Israel, and create lasting relationships with the Jewish community. I, as a child of the next generation, need to pass on as much knowledge as possible about Judaism to the generations after me. Attending a Jewish high school is important to me and important to my future as I grow into a young Jewish adult.

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Have you ever wanted to get inside the brain of a third grader? Just write a poem with one, and you will soon see that third grade mind playgrounds are incredible places to visit. Thanks to Joan Freedman, Director of Library Services, I was able to come and write poetry with her library classes to celebrate April as National Poetry Month.

I came in with one made up word: Zigamadoo. The students had to figure out what exactly that meant, using the five senses. The outcome was a fantastic mishmash of detailed descriptions, and all around silliness. In half an hour, each group was able to come up with a list of Zigamadoo traits, and I took the lists home and connected the dots to make the ideas into a poem. What you see here is the authentic work of Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Partovitch and Mrs. Radner’s third grade classes. All I did was add some glue to stick their ideas together. I really hope that they enjoyed the day as much as I did, and I can’t wait to come back to write again!

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The Zigamadoo A mysterious creature swims in the molten hot center

of the earth

Down there it is the perfect temperature

Negative 102 degrees

There is nothing there

Not even trees

Nothing except for fire

And the Zigamadoo

Many claim to have seen it, but no

one knows for sure

Some say it is a checkered, rainbow

zebra

With matted fur

It smells like hot dogs and relish

And talks in a high-pitched

dolphin voice

Others swear to have seen it ice

skating, in a dark blue shirt

Alone

(It has no siblings)

Or

Eating cockroaches roasted with hot

sauce

By Miriam Saperstein, Class of 2012

by Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Partovitch and Mrs. Radner’s Classes

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For dessert,

The Zigamadoo devours flying pigs

Legend has it that the Zigamadoo morphs into what it eats

The story goes that whenever it eats a flying pig,

The feet on the Zigamadoo’s back turn into

magical golden wings

So that it can come up to the surface

And fly with the birds

But when it eats the ground of the sea,

The Earth floods

For fun, the Zigamadoo eats computers

Its face becomes the screen

With a mirror, it connects to its friends

On Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

The Grim Reaper, and flying lions and cheetahs hunt the

Zigamadoo,

But under attack it can use its computer face to hack

into the US military database

Or it can just shave their chest hair

It eats fire,

And breathes out fireballs

It is made of lightning,

But afraid of light

It’s also afraid of little spotted monsters

with eight legs and five eyes

It loves the outdoors and flowers and

eating chocolate cake

One man told me that its ears can

dance to call me maybe

Some believe that it’s not a Zigamadoo

at all, but a teddy bear that turns into

a god

Rumor has it that it dies at 3�,000,685

years and 2 days

That it can barf disease up into acid

Or that if you look into its evil hypnotic

eyes,

It will take over your brain

Some say it doesn’t have eyes at all,

Just slits

Or that its fangs and tusks are surely

the signs of a vampire god

All who have met this dreadful

creature agree that it smells like

sardine guts

And rotten broccoli

But no one knows for sure

What the Zigamadoo really is

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High school can be a scary place; one must pick the right school for the right reasons because it practically sets up the path one will take through life. For a good handful of people, it is a difficult decision to choose a high school. Especially if you have been through the great academics at Hillel Day School, it is a tough decision to make. Do you continue your Hebrew studies at yet another private Jewish day school, or do you branch out and see how life is in a public school?

Last year, as I prepared to graduate from Hillel, I shadowed at Groves High School, as well as the Frankel Jewish Academy. I really enjoy both schools. I did not know how to make the decision. Therefore, my parents made the ultimate decision for me. Both of my parents are graduates of Hillel. My mother (class of ’83�) went to Kingswood for 10 -12th grade (HDS had a 9th grade back then) and my father (class of ’72) went to Groves for 10 -12th grade. After discussing all of our feelings, we decided that Groves would be my high school. The school has a great reputation for its academics, as well as its teachers and student body. Not to mention the diversity that I would be experiencing.

At Groves, I have made the tennis team, which has helped me to form new friendships. The other guys, who all knew one another from elementary school, were all very accepting of the “new” kid. Joining a team has been a great way to meet new people, make friends with them, and then be introduced to their friends.

The administration at Groves wants its incoming freshman to feel as comfortable as possible, so they not only have an

The TransiTion To ninTh gradeorientation, but they offer a one-day freshman canoe trip. By the time the first day of school came along, I walked in feeling pretty comfortable with my new surroundings. I had a very successful first day, and I even took the bus home from school – and my first experience riding on a school bus was a good one. I have been riding it ever since the first day.

Groves offers X-blocks every Tuesday and Thursday morning, with the school day start delayed by one hour. Students who need extra help or just want to come in and finish homework, study, and/or socialize, take advantage of this. I have taken advantage of X-blocks just about every week since school started. Having this extra hour during the school week has helped with my transition academically and socially.

By Morgan Mattler, Class of 2012

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City leaders are working hard to bring about the resurgence of the city of Southfield. Chief among their efforts is a proposal to build environmentally-friendly condominiums, to be marketed to students who attend Lawrence Technology University.

And the man with the big ideas for his hometown is Jeremy Moss, a Hillel alumnus who, when he was elected at age 24, in 2011, was the youngest person ever elected to the Southfield City Council.

Now 26, Moss, a member of the 82-strong, outgoing and memorable Hillel Day School Class of 2000, says he has been passionate about politics since birth.

As a toddler, he could name all the presidents, and the summer before first grade, a family visit to Washington, D.C. stoked his interest in politics, so much so, that his bar mitzvah theme was politics, and he was named most likely to become president in his eighth grade yearbook.

“None of my classmates would be surprised by the path I’ve chosen,” said Moss, who was raised in Southfield and today resides in a 1929-era house there.

His ascent began early. As a journalism student at Michigan State University, he accepted a communications internship with then State Representative Paul Condino of Southfield, and parlayed that experience into a paid legislative aide position, upon his graduation in 2008.

Moss later worked as campaign manager for Southfield mayor Brenda Lawrence during her run for reelection in 2009, helping her to capture 78 percent of the vote.

That campaign “got me out in my own neighborhood, knocking on doors,” he said, and ultimately led to his election to the Southfield City Council.

“hillel defined my childhood” A Conversation with Southfield City Councilman Jeremy Moss, Hillel Alumnus (class of 2000)

By Gabriella Burman, Communications

Now having worked for Southfield, Moss has his sights set on Lansing. The current state representative from Southfield, Rudy Hobbs, is eyeing Congressman Gary Peters’ seat, now that Senator Carl Levin has announced his retirement, and Moss is considering running for Hobbs’ seat.

“Sen. Levin’s retirement was unexpected, and has opened a lot of opportunity,” Moss said. “If I have the confidence about my ability to contribute, and the support, I would explore running.” Moss says his motivation to always think of the “we,” as opposed to the “I,” stems from his Hillel education.

“The entire curriculum prepares you to be an adult who contributes. We learn to be personally accountable and to care about the community. I could have been someone who only cared about me and my business, but I care about the greater good, and those seeds were planted at Hillel. The values you learn there are ingrained in you for the rest of your life.”

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Mazal Tov to the Hillel Day School Class of 2009!

Hillel Graduates. Friends Forever.

Andrew Jacob West Bloomfield High SchoolUniversity of Michigan

Zachary Jirik West Bloomfield High SchoolYoung Judaea

Joseph Kahn Frankel Jewish Academy Israel

David Kaplovitz Andover High School Oberlin College

Allison Karp Frankel Jewish AcademyIndiana State University

Laurenne Kaufman Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan

Samuel Kay Frankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University

Michael Klar Frankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University

Elijah Kollin North Farmington High School University of Michigan

Tessa LeWitt Andover High School University of Michigan

Lilly Morrison Berkley High School Kivunim Program-Israel

Andrew Moss Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan

Jaclyn Nagel Andover High School University of Michigan

Madeline Adelman Groves High School University of Michigan

Sawyer Altman Frankel Jewish AcademyStanford University

Jillian Apel Frankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Michael AppelUnavailableUnavailable

Joshua Berger Andover High School University of Michigan

Rachael Bradley Harrison High School Michigan State University

Benjamin Cher International Academy University of Michigan

Michael Cohen Unavailable Unavailable

Adam Cutler Cranbrook University of Michigan

Alexandra D’Ascenzo Frankel Jewish AcademyCornell University

Gabriel Dell Frankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Jordyn Dresner Frankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University

Noah Duchan Berkley High School University of Michigan

Evan Paul West Bloomfield High School Michigan State University

Tess Relle Groves High School University of Wisconsin

Sydney Rosen Andover High School University of Michigan

Adar Rubin Frankel Jewish AcademyWayne State University

Devra Ruda North Farmington High School Unavailable

Sydnee Sallan Frankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University

Theodore Sallen Frankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Danielle Schostak Frankel Jewish AcademyParsons The New School for Design

Alexander Schwartz Cranbrook University of Michigan

Jacob Seid Groves High School Michigan State University

Angelo Silouk Dearborn High School Wayne State University

Carly Simko Frankel Jewish AcademyGrand Valley State University

Alexandra Smith Frankel Jewish AcademyKivunim Program-Israel

Jacklyn Smith Walled Lake Central High School Michigan State University

Carly SternbergAndover High School Michigan State University

Samuel Subia Berkley High School Michigan State University

Lauren Tisdale West Bloomfield High SchoolUniversity of Michigan

Rebecca Traison Frankel Jewish AcademyFashion Institute of Technology

Jacob Tukel Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan

Matthew Tukel Frankel Jewish AcademyWayne State University

Gillian Tyner Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State University

Noam Vaisbuch Israel Unavailable

Danielle Weinberger Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State University

Ethan Weinfeld Frankel Jewish AcademyCentral Michigan University

Albert Yerman West Bloomfield High SchoolUniversity of Michigan

Oren Duer West Bloomfield High SchoolMichigan State University

Avital Elyazam Frankel Jewish Academy Wayne State University

Vanessa Farkas West Bloomfield High SchoolUniversity of Michigan

Jake Feldman Frankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University

Jonah Folbe Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan

Samuel Friedman Andover High School University of Michigan

Seth Garelik Andover High School Bowling Green State University

Brenna Gildenberg Frankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Abbie Ginis Frankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Rachel Gorosh Andover High School University of Michigan

Joshua Graff Berkley High School Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Colton Graub Cranbrook University of Michigan

Batsheva HonigWalled Lake Northern High School Washington and Lee University

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Emily (Kaufman) Hunegs (class of 1993) and husband, Josh Hunegs are proud to announce the birth of their son, Aiden Jacob.

Dayna (Fidler) Wald (class of 1998) and Rafi Wald announce the birth of their son, Joseph Brady. Brady was welcomed with hugs and kisses by big sister, Layla.

Andrew Sherman (class of 2000) is engaged to be married to Allie Gordon on September 1, 2013�.

Simon Pinter (class of 2002) and Rebecca Starks were married on May 5, 2013�

Andrew Jacob (class of 2009), made the Michigan Division 1 All-State Swim Team. Andrew broke the 16-year old West Bloomfield High School record in the 100 Freestyle with a time of 47 seconds!

Zoe Soble (Class of 2010) is co-founder of Gearin’ Up, a nonprofit organization that donates camping gear to campers who have special needs or who have a parent battling cancer.

Ethan Davidson (class of 1985), was the featured performer at the 2013� JCC Stephen Gottlieb Music Festival Patron Event on May 11, 2013�

Marty Maddin (class of 1991) and wife, Lindsey are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lainey Ryan on April 28, 2013�. Lainey was welcomed by big brother, Brody.

Lauren Rosman O’Desky (class of 1992), was installed as President of the Milwaukee National Council of Jewish Women.

David Herskovic (class of 1992) and wife, Natalie announce the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Jared on June 18, 2013�. Charlotte was welcomed by big sisters, Abigail and Jordyn, and big brother, Isiah.

Marla Tapper Young (class of 1992) and husband, Brian Young are proud to announce the birth of their son, Levi Harrison on December 14, 2012. Levi was welcomed by big brother, Ari.

Shari (Katz) Graham (class of 1993) and husband, Heyden Graham are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Joy on May 23�, 2013�.

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BY: Terry & Neil SchlossBY: Danielle, John & Shoshana Sprecher

David BlenderBY: Elizabeth Liwazer

Bradley BotvinickBY: Marcy & Marvin Shulman

Clayton DreyfusBY: Belle & Jerry Kohen

Erno FriedmanBY: Jodi & Rob Goodman and Family

Norma HarPazBY: Sharon & Mickey AltermanBY: Lorraine & Dan FeberBY: Jen & Lowell Friedman and FamilyBY: Paula & Lou GlazierBY: Judy & Elliot GreenmanBY: Sara GuyerBY: Doreen HermelinBY: Stephanie & Matt KatesBY: Katkowsky FamilyBY: Annikki KurviBY: Lisa & Hannan LisBY: Sylvia SerwinBY: Myrna & Mickey ShankerBY: Sally SobermanBY: Meredith WeingardenBY: Debbie & Stuart WeisblattBY: Rita & Gary WeyerBY: Woehrlen Family

Janet KesslerBY: Renae & Joshua Tukel

Monte KornBY: Maxine Carson

Frances KushnerBY: Debbie & Jeff Devries

Lloyd LeemisBY: Judy & Mark Gordon

Henia Ciesla LewinBY: Allyson & Doug Cohen, Melissa & Richard Levine, Stacy & Jason Vieder

Lillian RuskinBY: Carol Sue & Steve CodenBY: Shelli & Michael DorfmanBY: Karen & Keith KalishBY: June OstrowBY: Dottie & Don Wagner

TORAH TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:

Norma HarPazBY: David BakerBY: Dr. Leora Bar-Levav & Dr. Gary Edelson and FamilyBY: Lior KosovskiBY: Alan LandauBY: Heather O’NeillBY: Paul Shultz

Lloyd LeemisBY: Carmen & Robert BiedermanBY: Deena, Bob, Ilene & Sophie Lisak

In Honor Of:

Joel JacobBY: Nancy & David Gad-HarfBY: Mary Lou Zieve

Marriage of Elana & Stephen ParkerBY: Lisa, Dan, Jason, Rachel & Adam Weiner

Graduation of Jeremy RosenbergBY: Sheryl & Milton Gordon

Birth of Alex SteinbergJeff Weinfeld – Thank You!BY: Stearn Family

GENEROUS TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:

Arlene BealsBY: Lindy & Myron LeveyBY: Chuck Seigerman

Norma HarPazBY: Einstandig, Kline & Meehan, LLP and StaffBY: Turner & Turner

Lloyd LeemisBY: Jennifer & Brian HermelinBY: Henrietta Hermelin Weinberg

Lillian RuskinBY: Staff at the Office of the Standing Chapter 13 – David Wm. Ruskin

Edith WassermanBY: Elliott & Ronnie Baum

Eliahou Zwi WeissBY: Cara, Ira, Claire, Gabe & Sammy Schlussel

In Honor Of:

Birthday of Sheri JaffaBY: Joni & Alan Feldman

DOUBLE CHAI TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:

Marty AppleBY: Elianna Fridman and Family

Arlene BealsBY: Lauren & Eric BeanBY: Elaine & Robert Robins

Norma HarPazBY: Janice & Michael Cohen

Lorraine KalesBY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family

Lillian RuskinBY: Shelly Rottenberg

Jerome SteinBY: Raya & Abraham Gontovnik

Bernie TobyBY: Julie & David Sklar

In Honor Of:

B’nai Mitzvah of Nicole & Noah KahanBY: Michele & Marc Borovoy

Marriage of Rebecca & Simon PinterBY: Ruth & Norman Beitner, Jennie Beitner & Sam Maxbauer

Clara Gaba – Thank you!Saul Rube – Thank you!BY: The Stryk Family

CHAI TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:

Arlene BealsBY: Libby & Acher Ben-MosheBY: Fran & Larry BledsoeBY: Karen, Danny, Julia, Ilana & Eric DiskinBY: Feber FamilyBY: Goldston FamilyBY: Evva, Michael & Sarah HepnerBY: Seth KorelitzBY: Daniella MechnikovBY: Samantha & Tatum PartrichBY: Naomi & Amnon ReiterBY: Edna & Brian Sable

Samuel PatronBY: Vieder & Cohen Families

Al SteinBY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family

Bernie TobyBY: Lilly & Howard Jacobson

Eliahou Zwi WeissBY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin

Marty AppleArlene BealsN. Brewster BroderEllen Beth CantorMarvin ChabenDavid GildenbergJoyce GolinskyYakov KaushanskiyFrances LorfelAnne MarxPatti NemerVictoria Esther SeigermanAdele SonenklarEliahou Zwi WeissBY: Carol & Ricky Blumenstein and Family

Louis GutterAl SteinBY: Elaine & Jacques Darmon

Marty AppleBradley BotvinickSol DahanLorraine KalesFrances LorfelHelen LutzJoe SmithBY: Hilary, Larry, Jakey & Nicolette Handler

William DarmonNorma HarPazBY: Susan Knoppow, David, Miriam, Sammy & Josh Saperstein

Father of Rena & Mark LewisGordon MosesShirley ObronBY: Cheryl & Steve Schanes

Sol DahanDavid GildenbergPatti Nemer

TribuTeS SenT from January 3, 2013 -June 1, 2013

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William SchumerVictoria Esther SeigermanAl SteinBernie TobyEliahou Zwi WeissBY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family

Janet KesslerMax MonetaBY: Renae & Josh Tukel

In Honor Of:

Bat Mitzvah of Madi BanooniBY: Siegal Family

Mark CanvasserBY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky

Bat Mitzvah of Ariel GolnickBY: Elbinger FamilyBY: Dani, Don, Shea and Kinsley(Dr. Jason’s Office Staff)

Bat Mitzvah of Lily HoobermanBY: Hilary & Larry Handler

50th Anniversary of Sheila & Miles HurwitzBY: Maxine & Bob Carson

Hannah Paige JacobsBY: Lorry & Jerry Cooper

B’nai Mitzvah of Nicole Kahan & Noah KahanBY: Karen, Tony, Jodi & Brad Levin

Jaclyn Nagel – Acceptance to University of MichiganBY: Margi & Morry Opperer

Bat Mitzvah of Lily SobleBY: Elissa & Jason Miller

Bat Mitzvah of Paige StearnBY: Ruben Family

Birth of Magdalene Lee VenningBY: Tatum Partrich

Thank you:Michele Akler Kevin Elbinger Brad Feldman Beth Margolin Sylvia Wolf BY: Bob Canvasser

Birthday of Arthur GabaHappy Mother’s Day – Clara & Ilana GabaGaba and Gaba-Maine FamiliesBY: Fran & Sonny Fine

Elena & Andrew Kollin – Mazal Tov!Acceptance to the University of Michigan of Elijah Kollin BY: Margie & Morry Opperer

Birthday of Anita Blender Graduations of Ben & Jonathan CherBar Mitzvah of Matthew CohenGraduations of Daniel & Jacob Edelson Bar Mitzvah of Ari MattlerBirth of Cole PartovichGraduation of Andrea SiegelEngagement of Jessica StempekBY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family

GENERAL TRIBUTESIn Memory Of:

Arlene BealsBY: Eden & Kevin Elbinger and FamilyBY: Feber Family

Louis GutterBY: Marla Zack and Family

Norma HarPazBY: Margery Jablin

Stanley WeingardenBY: Deb, Eric, Sarah, Emily, Zoe & Jillian Schiffer

Edith WeisdorfBY: Mr. & Mrs. Len Dubin

Arlene BealsYakov KaushanskiyBernie TobyStanley WeingardenBY: Cherrin Family

Frances LorfelHelen LutzBY: Hilary & Larry Handler

Arlene BealsErno FriedmanYakov KaushanskiyBY: Cheryl & Steve Schanes

Arlene BealsDouglas GantosHenia Ciesla LewinBY: Amy Schlussel and Family

In Honor Of:

Bar Mitzvah of Michael StrykBY: Joanne Liss

THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERIn Memory Of:

Marty AppleBY: Lauren Gooel & Jodi SchaeferBY: Bobbie GreenBY: Liss Family

Sandy GoodmanBY: Sharon & Jerry Knoppow

Tamara GoodmanBY: Barbara, Irvin, Brandon & Michelle Kappy

Barry F. GultanoffBY: Herskovic Family

Samuel PatronBY: Amy, Adam, Asher & Elie BrodeBY: Lauren Gooel

Danny SwimmerBY: Rhea & Karl Schaefer

MartyAppleAnne MarxBY: Ilana, Zach, Lily & Eden Liss

Marty AppleDoug PaveyBernie TobyBY: Becky & Marc Melamed

Barry F. GultanoffIda SchwartzBY: Sapeika Family

Arlene BealsDorothy “Dolly” FriedmanBY: Randee Lipman and Brooke Weingarden

Debra ClintonBarry F. GultanoffIda SchwartzBY: Matzkin-Bridger Family

Leonard HermanSam PatronMrs. PiellDanny SwimmerBY: Jodi, Paul & Bebe Schaefer

Arlene BealsVeeda WilliamsBY: Melanie & Brad Weber

In Honor Of:

Blake BermanBY: Catherine FridsonBY: Helayne Shaw

Birth of Talia Rachel BlockBY: Barbara, Irvin, Brandon & Michelle Kappy

Birthday of Amy Brode BY: Herskovic, Matzkin-Bridger & Sapeika Families

Birth of Sophie BrownBY: Robin Pappas

The Maine FamilyBY: Bobbie Green & Hillel ECC Family

Birthday of Rachel Matzkin-Bridger BY: Melanie & Brad Weber

Birth of Cole PartovichBY: Pam Smith

Anniversary of Susan & Howard TapperBY: Leigh & Maurice Herskovic

Birth of Sam FrischmanBirth of Cole Marty PartovichBirth of Alex Harrison SteinbergBY: Lauren Gooel & Jodi Schaefer

THE MORRIS D. BAKER LIBRARY FUNDIn Honor Of:

Joan Freedman – Teacher of the Year!BY: Michelle Bortnick, Robin Rosen & Pam Smith

THE MARCIA AND MORRY BEDNARSH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Erno FriedmanBY: Mindy & Bruce Ruben and Family

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Dr. Harvey BeaverDr. Jerome FinckLorraine KalesRudi StrausSteve TowerBY: Marcia & Morry Bednarsh

In Honor Of:

Bat Mitzvah of Paige StearnBY: Mindy & Bruce Ruben and Family

THE ANARUTH AND HENRI BERNARD SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Dr. Harvey BeaverSelma CohenPhil DinesRudi StraussBY: Anaruth & Henri Bernard

In Honor Of:

Anaruth & Henri Bernard BY: Betsy Winkelman

THE BLECHMAN SCIENCE FUNDIn Memory Of:

Marty AppleBY: Sharon & Marty Gene

Yakov KaushanskiyFrances LorfelBY: Jon, Michelle, Josh & Adam State

In Honor Of:

Joan Freedman – Teacher of the Year!BY: Goss Family

BRADLEY AND SAUL BLUESTONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Eugene ScartozziBY: Marlene & Seymour Bresler

Mark ChamblerShirley ObronEugene ScartozziEmily StillmanBrother of Gene ZamlerBY: Eleanor Bluestone

Speedy Recovery To:

Lil ErdeljanBY: Eleanor Bluestone

THE DINA AND HERMAN BRODSKY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor Of:

Birth of Hannah Arielle RosenbergBY: Barbara, Irvin, Brandon & Michelle Kappy

THE ANNA & SAMUEL CHAPIN MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:

Norma HarPazBY: Cheryl & Dan Guyer

THE JACK CRANIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Arlene BealsSophie RichmanLillian RuskinBY: Jodi, Scott, Mara & Jordyn Cranis

THE WALTER CYKIERT MEMORIAL HOLOCAUST FUNDIn Memory Of:

Arlene BealsBY: Linda, Nina & Danny Friedman

David GildenbergBY: Mark & Ellyn, Emery & Andrew Weiss

Herb GormanBY: Shirley Cykiert and Family

THE SHERI TRAISON DEVRIES, PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Arlene BealsIrena ErlichManya GlickFrances KushnerBY: Debbie & Jeff Devries and Family

Arlene BealsJanet KesslerMother of Fran & Joel PiellDr. David RosenBY: Barbara & Larry Traison

In Honor Of:

Mr. & Mrs. Al Iwrey – Thank you!Bar Mitzvah of Ari Nitzkin75th Birthday of Nancy StulbergBY: Barbara & Larry Traison

Speedy Recovery To:

Buddy SollishZiggy ZegansBY: Barbara & Larry Traison

THE PHILIP A. DISKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDYahrzeit Of:

Edith DisnerBY:Dorothy Diskin

THE DOLORES AND LEONARD FARBER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Sol DahanLorraine KalesPatti NemerWilliam SchumerVictoria Esther Seigerman BY: Robin Rosen

In Honor Of:

Marriage of Elana & Stephen ParkerBY: Michelle & Bowie Jacobson and Family

Marriage of Rebecca & Simon PinterBY: Sylvia Sherman Wolf

Bar Mitzvah of Roi GolanMarriage of Rebecca & Simon PinterBirth of Magdalene Lee VenningBY: Robin Rosen

Engagement of Sam Maxbauer & Jenny BeitnerMarriage of Elana & Stephen ParkerBY: Susan & Larry Slabotsky

THE SOPHIE (Z”L) AND MAX FISCHEL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Arlene BealsSandra GoodmanBY: Barbara, Irvin, Brandon & Michelle Kappy

In Honor Of:

B’nai Mitzvah of Nicole & Noah KahanBat Mitzvah of NatalieRose KaufmanBY: Barbara, Irvin, Brandon & Michelle Kappy

THE ARNOLD AND LORRAINE FISHER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

William DarmonDavid GildenbergRobert SchechterEliahou Zwi WeissMarcella WolgelBY: Carol & Sandy, Brandon, Alex & Nicky Vieder

In Honor Of:

New home of Sarah & Glenn Lipton 101st Birthday of Isabel Schechter BY: Eleanor Hack

Birth of Magdalene VenningBY: Nicky Vieder & Family

THE RONA AND HERBERT FREEDLAND FUND FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSIn Memory Of:

William DarmonSandy GoodmanEliahou Zwi WeissBY: Jennifer, Stuart, Rachel & Noah Freedland

In Honor Of:

Jim Berger – Thank you!BY: Marni Cherrin

Rabbi Jacob Segal (z”l) Award Recipients - Karen & Jim Berger BY: Bross Family

Rabbi Jacob Segal (z”l) Award Recipients - Karen & Jim Berger Graduation from Andover High School of Josh Berger Marriage of Rebecca & Simon PinterBar Mitzvah of Gabe SchlusselBY: Jennifer & Stuart Freedland and Family

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RABBI AND MRS. IRWIN GRONER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Rabbi Irwin GronerBY: Cheryl & Steve Schanes

THE STUART GUTTENTAG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Sylvia BloombergBarry GultanoffRobert KozlowPatti NemerRobert SchechterRona SchwartzBeverly SegalBY: Elyse & Jerry Schostak

In Honor Of:

90th Birthday of Margo Berdass30th Birthday of Billy Gershenson70th Birthday of Dennis Gershenson BY: Elyse & Jerry Schostak

THE STANLEY ICZKOVITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Harvey BeaverErno FriedmanLillian RuskinBY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca & David Kowalsky

Harvey BeaverMilton “Mickey” FishmanNorma HarPazHarriet OrnsteinBY: Rochelle Iczkovitz & Harvey Stein

In Honor Of:

Law School Graduation of Adam BlanckLaw School Graduation of Adam Wallace BY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca & David Kowalsky

ISAACS CHILDRENS AUTHOR FUNDYahrzeit of:

Sylvia IsaacsBY: Karen Lovinger

THE FAY C. KANAR MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory Of:

Lloyd LeemisBY: Rosalie Gold

THE KAUFMAN FAMILY ATHLETIC AND ENRICHMENT FUNDIn Memory Of:

Arlene BealsBY: Alita & Hal Rossen

Frances LorfelBY: Eden, Kevin, Skylar & Zachary Elbinger

In Honor Of:

Josh CutlerBY: Nancy Glen & Ralph McDowell and Family

Birth of Aiden Jacob HunegsBY: Alita Rossen, Nicole Miller & the Athletic Coaches

Marcy SpitzBY: Pam & Randy Smith and Family

THE JUDGE GEORGE AND MRS. JENNIE KENT ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory Of:

William DarmonHenry GoldsteinRobin GorellWilliam SchumerBY: Beverly Kent Goldenberg and Family

Paul GlucksonNorma HarPaz Lorraine KalesBY: Carol Kent & Ariel Gluckson

In Honor Of:

Birth of Beverly & Michael Goldenberg’s 1st grandsonBY: Rochelle & Jerald Gach

Roberta & Doron Bar-LevavHeidi Budaj Graduation of Daniel EdelsonGraduation of Jacob EdelsonBirthday of Jacob EdelsonBirthday of Jacob MartinOffir Family

BY: Beverly Kent Goldenberg and Family

Birthday of Jacob EdelsonBirthday of Etai GoldenbergThank you Anna & Yale Levin Birthday of Jacob MartinBirthday of TamarBY: Carol Kent & Ariel Gluckson

Speedy Recovery To:

THE EDITH AND LARRY KOWALSKY MORNING MINYAN FUNDIn Memory Of: Steven WhiteBY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca & David Kowalsky

Lorraine KalesWilliam SchumerBY: Ilene Burk & Steven, Marisa & Daniel Kowalsky

David GildenbergArthur GoldmanMyron GruskinMiriam HafferMollye HechtmanEvelyn SilvermanEdith SleutelbergBY: Julie & Jeff Kowalsky

In Honor Of:

Graduation of Yossie LichtermanBY: Bonnie, Mark, Rebecca & David Kowalsky

Golden Torah Award Honoree at Yeshiva Beth Yehudah - Gary Shiffman BY: Julie & Jeff Kowalsky

THE MAYME AND VICTOR LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Max PincusBY: Judy & Noel Lawson

THE MINA AND HENRY MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Elaine HafetzBY: Allyce & Doug Silber & Adam Martin

Norma HarPazBY: Kanti, Rosie, Justin & Michelle DayaBY: Karen & Morris Rottman and FamilyBY: Smith Family

Sol DahanPhil DembsJerry JacobsLorraine KalesRoger NeirynckBY: Fran & Aaron Martin and Family

In Honor Of:

Reitrement after 30+ years of service to Tapper’s Jewelry - Stan Berlin Graduation of Amir FogelEngagement of Ronny Leibovitch to Allison CobbMarriage of Jessica Harold & Matthew SchickBirth of Max Abraham Lipson50th Birthday of Rodney NagelBat Mitzvah of Shayna PearlmanBY: Fran & Aaron Martin and Family

THE MILGROM FAMILY MUSIC FUNDIn Memory Of:

Norma HarPazBY: Cindy Friedman

THE MIKE AND MARY MUST CULTURAL EVENTS FUNDIn Memory Of:

Marta FleischerHerbert GoldbergRose LubinPatti NemerSusan T. RosenBY: Madelon & Lou Seligman

THE NADIS FAMILY FUNDIn Memory Of:

Donald SachsBY: Susan & Sanford Shulman and Family

Marvin ChabenSol DahanWalter StarkBY: Howard Lupovitch, Marni Foster & Girls

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THE PEARL AND ABE OSLIK SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory Of:

Sue HorwitzDr. Donald KleinMother of Richard KushnerBY: Anaruth & Henri Bernard

In Honor Of:

Birthday of Tom Wexelberg ClouserBY: Anaruth & Henri Bernard

Bat Mitzvah of Leia SerlinBY: Bertha Stearn

THE REED FAMILY FUND OF TECHNOLOGYIn Memory Of:

Walter StarkBY: JoEllen & Daniel Schwartz

In Honor Of:

Being wonderful teachers: Marcie Goldstein, Ronit Lipsky, Rebecca Melamed & Julie StollerBY: Avi Graham

Birth of granddaughter Carys Eve to Gary IzorBY: Dan Schwartz

ROSENTHAL TEACHER EDUCATION FUNDYahrzeit of:

Dorothy & Jay M. RosenthalBY: Rusty Rosenthal Rosman

THE JAYNE RUDY SCHOSTAK MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory Of:

Norma HarPazBY: Nancy Glen, Ralph McDowell and Family

Jayne Rudy SchostakBY: Arlene & Asher Tilchin

Marty AppleMary FinkBarry GultanoffDavid RosenBeverly Blau SegalGeraldine SpalterBY: Nancy & Bobby Schostak and Family

In Honor Of:

Birthdays of Olive and Sailor SchostakBY: Michelle & Bowie Jacobson and Family

Marriage of Kendall & Elad ZuntzBY: Lillian & Mark Schostak and Family

Birthday of Dayle Prinstein Thank you:Linda Jacobs Michelle Jacobson Sue Kaufman Lois Langberg Denise Levin Gail Pesis Beth Puchtel Ellen Reinhardt Rollye Rinkey Terri Farber Roth Lynn Rubin Elise Schostak Lillian Schostak Robin Segal

Lisa Shiffman Linda Singer Marci Spec tor Eileen Strauss Joni Weiner Trudy Weiss Judy Witebsky Lynn Zamansky BY: Nancy & Bobby Schostak

VALERIE AND KEITH SIRLIN SPECIAL LEARNING FUNDIn Memory Of:

Arlene BealsBY: Goldston Family

THE CHARLOTTE TESSLER FUND FOR ALUMNI AFFAIRSIn Memory Of:

Father of Kent GeninSheldon LevinsonMother of Janice PosnerEthel SchnitzelBY: Rabbi Asher, Rachel, Shayna, Cara, Judah & Gideon Lopatin

Arlene BealsDr. Harvey BeaverDr. Bradley BotvinickDovid Yechezkel CohenWilliam DarmonPhillip DembsMindy DunnLucille GordonRabbi Irwin GronerLorraine KalesRobert KozlowEsther KraftHenia Ciesla LewinRoger NierynckEsther PantzerLillian Ruskin

Donald SachsVictoria Esther SiegermanMildred SimonJean SosinGeraldine SpalterJudge Michael StaceyIrving StollmanDr. Burton WaisbrenBY: Warren Tessler

In Honor Of:

Bat Mitzvah of Warren Tessler’s GranddaughterBY: Edith Levin

Birth of granddaughter to Joanne & Michael Bellet Bat Mitzvah of Raquel CohenBat Mitzvah of Rachel Yvonne IsraelSpecial Birthday of Dr. Zieva Konvisser Birth of Levi Korotkin RothbergerMarriage of Ariella Sprague, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Sprague40th Anniversary of Rabbi Daniel Syme’s Rabbinic OrdinationBY: Warren Tessler

FLOYD TUKEL M.D. MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory Of:

Dr. Harvey BeaverRobert KozlowBY: Gail Tukel ZIVIAN & ZWICKL FAMILY G’MILUT CHASADIM FUNDIn Memory Of:

Frances LorfelGeraldine SpalterBY: Etta Zivian

To make a tribute contact: The advancement office

248-851-6950 or visit: www.hillelday.org/supporting_hillel.

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HEAD OF SCHOOLSteve Freedman

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERGary M. Izor

DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERRobin Pappas

PRINCIPAL K-8 Melissa Michaelson

DEAN OF STuDENT LEARNING/ EDuCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTJennifer Friedman

DEAN OF JuDAIC STuDIESSaul A. Rube

RABBI-IN -RESIDENCEJonathan Berger

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONAmy Schlussel

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTCheryl Schanes

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGYMarilyn Mossman

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMINGMichael Wolf

BOARD OF TRuSTEESRichard Blumenstein, PresidentMEMBERSNancy Adler, Immediate Past-President

Eric BronsteinKevin ElbingerDavid FeberBrad FeldmanJulie FeldmanTodd Fink Ellen FolbeAmy GottliebAlan J. Kaufman Jason KleinJosh LevineHoward LupovitchBeth MargolinRoss PartrichRobbie ShermanLarry SlabotskyKelly Rogers VictorSylvia Wolf

IMPORTANT PHONE NuMBERSSchool Office ……………. 248-851-3220Attendance Line ………. . . . 248-539-1321Advancement Office………. 248-851- 6950

Welcome Back Pizza PartyAugust 21, 2013� 5:00 p.m. -6:3�0 p.m.

For all ECC-8th grade FamiliesFor more information contact

Melanie Weber at 248-53�9-1490 or [email protected]

The Steven Zack Memorial Golf ClassicLunch, Maj & Cards

September 16, 2013� Time: Noon , lunch and registration , 1:00 Shotgun start

Knollwood Country ClubFor more information contact

Cheryl Schanes at 248-53�9-1488 or [email protected]

Sukkah BreakfastSeptember 24, 2013� 8:15 a.m. -9:00 p.m.

For K/1 parents and parents of new studentsFor more information contact

Amy Schlussel at 248-53�9-1484 or [email protected]

Storytime Adventure A fun filled program of stories, music, and art

October 22, 2013� 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. or 1:3�0 p.m.-2:3�0 p.m.

For preschool children ages 3� and 4 For more information contact


ECC-8th grade Open HouseNovember, 6, 2013� 6:3�0 p.m.

For parents of prospective ECC-8th grade studentsFor more information contact


ECC-8th Grade Open House TourNovember 7, 2013� 9:3�0 a.m.-10:3�0 a.m.

For parents of prospective ECC-8th grade studentsFor more information contact


and the Goldman-Hermelin Education Foundation at the Schostak Family Campus

The Mala and Henry Dorfman Elementary School

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