Torah Academy Journal 2020

2020

HONOREES

Congratulations 2020 Honorees!

We wish we could have been able to properly celebrate our honorees with our annual dinner.
They deserve a grand celebration and much more for all that they have done for Torah
Academy over the years. While we cannot be together in person, it does not lessen the amount
of appreciation we have for them and what they mean to us.
The Hauptmans have given so much to the school over the years. Rabbi Hauptman started as
a teacher and moved up to be our amazing Head of School. Yocheved is the reason why the
administration works like clockwork, wearing the hats of bookkeeper, office manager, registrar
and of course…school nurse. We will miss them very much when they move to Chicago this
summer!
The Rosenbaums have given just as much as loved volunteers. Elliott as a past President and
board member and Emily as a former board member, Education Committee member, and
annual dinner chair.
Thank you Yocheved, Shaya, Emily and Elliott for absolutely every minute you have given to
Torah Academy. We are much richer and wiser because of it!

Rabbi Shaya and Yocheved Hauptman
Pillars of Jewish Education Award

Dr. Elliott and Emily Rosenbaum
Kesser Shem Tov Award

“Mazel Tov to Rabbi Shaya and Yocheved
Hauptman, and Elliott and Emily Rosenbaum for all
your incredible contributions to Torah Academy for
so many years.
Rabbi Yaakov and Henny Fisch

“The Beyer family would like to express our
sincere gratitude to the Hauptmans for their
guidance throughout the years. Even after our kids
graduated from Torah academy Rabbi Hauptman
helped us with sending the boys to Yeshiva. We will
miss them very much and wish them much success
in their next journey.
Jeff, Beth, Ethan & Chase Beyer

Emily and Elliott, this brings me
great joy. You said you must “step

up to the plate” to do whatever
is needed when you moved to
Jacksonville in 2008 and, indeed,
you have. I love you so VERY much,
not only because you are my family,
but also because of all the never-
ending mitzvot you do for your

“family, friends, shul, Torah Academy,
Jacksonville Torah HS, and klal
Yisroel.
You have raised Aliza, Noa, Ari and
Yoni, who are, together with cousins
Neima and Rivka of Baltimore, more
precious to me than any jewels on
the planet. They have gained so much and thrived over the years
from being part of the Etz Chaim-Torah Academy community. Their
service to Hashem, love of Torah, and commitment to doing mitzvot,
is a credit to you, to Etz Chaim, the Torah Academy, the community,
and their extended family and friends.
Whatever the challenge, you are there to help. I am so grateful to
Hashem that you have merited being honored in this way. MAY YOU
GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Love, Mom

To Emily and Elliott: I am so proud of you both for
your continued devotion to your community and
Jacksonville Torah Academy. You both have dedi-

“cated so much time, energy and effort despite your
busy family life. You have done this L’shma and
not for any money or reward. You have been such
an inspiration to so many and have brought many
people to Torah and Mitzvos. You have truly given
with your heart, soul and resources. May Hashem
reward you in this life and the next many times
over!
Love, Jenny, Scott, Neima and Rivka

“
Mazel Tov! Your work and dedication has made the
entire Jewish community stronger.
Beth & Howie Wolpoff and Family

“Congratulations Shaya, Yocheved, Elliott and Emily.
You are all a blessing to Torah Academy and to the
Jewish community.
Shaya and Yocheved, you will be missed, but your
contributions and guidance will always remain.
Elliott and Emily, you have served and continue
to serve as an inspiration for your vision and
leadership.
Love, Iris and Mark Kraemer

“ To the Hauptmans,
I truly enjoyed working with you all. I was always
met with a smile and embraced.
I appreciate all that you have done for me and I pray
that the future holds amazing things for you and
your family! Tell Sori, Beinish and Chaya Bayla I said
hello!
Jerrod Tucker

“
Thank you for your dedication to Jewish
Education—our future!!
Kim Glasgal & Peter Levy

“Thank you so so much, Rabbi and Mrs. Hauptman,
for all that you have done for me, my family, and for
the Jacksonville community at large.
You will be sorely missed!
Hatzlocha raba in all of your future endeavors!
Sincerely,
Shaindy Kaiser

“
Mazel Tov to the Honorees on all your wonderful
achievements and well-deserved honor!
Gail Halpert, Sherri and Adrian Goldfarb

“ In Tribute to visionary educators
Rabbi Shaya & Yocheved Hauptman
and
In Honor of dear friends and leaders
Dr. Elliott & Emily Rosenbaum
May Hashem bless you all with much nachas and
continued success.
Ariel & Ayala Shoshan

“
With much admiration and appreciation for the
Hauptmans and the Rosenbaums!
Andrea Hernandez

“Dear Rabbi and Yocheved Hauptman and Dr. Elliott
and Emily Rosenbaum,
Thank you for years of tremendous dedication to
Torah Academy and for securing the Jewish future
and education for our children!
With great appreciation,
Leah Scharman and the boys :)

Mazel tov! Rabbi and Mrs. Hauptman, you and
your family will be greatly missed! Thank you for
welcoming us into the community and for being
upbeat, positive influences. We wish you hatzlacha

“ in Chicago!
Elliott and Emily, we absolutely cannot fit our
congratulations in this tiny box. This is an amazing
honor for two people who drastically deserve this
and more. What you do for the Jax community
cannot be expressed in words. Your contributions
are indescribable. Mazel tov! We love you!
Rachel, Joey, Akiva, Nava, Atara, Dovid Shyken

“
Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor. Your
leadership and commitment is an inspiration and
shining example for all to follow!
Kim and David Robbins

“ Congratulations!
James Oppenheimer

“Rabbi Hauptman, Yocheved, and kids, we are sad
to see you leave the Jax community. We wish you
the best of luck in your next endeavor! Thank you
for all of your hard work making Torah Academy
a fantastic school, and for helping to make
Jacksonville such a warm and loving community.
The Herman Family

“We congratulate you on this distinguished honor.
You both have shared of yourself and your talents
to help make the Torah Acadamy a great success.
May you and your family continue to go from
strength to strength! With much appreciation and
fondness.
Kim and David Robbins

“Mazal Tov to the Hauptmans and the Rosenbaums!
This is a much deserved honor for both! Thank
you for everything you do for the community on a
regular basis. To the Hauptmans, we will miss you!
Wishing you much success in your future endeavors.
Michael and Elisheva Shields

“
In honor of Rabbi Shaya and Rebbetzin Yocheved
Hauptman
Paul Rosen

To Emily and Elliott-
Thank you for your commitment to Torah Academy.
Your extreme volunteerism is inspiring. Our school
would not be where it is today without your passion

“ and chesed.
To Rabbi Shaya and Yocheved-
Thank you for your dedication, your hard work,
and your vision. You have made such an enormous
impact on our school and community and we will
miss you dearly.
With Love,
Sara & Lon Smolensky
Aiden, Benjamin & Lila

It is a special privilege to call you family. Who you are,
what you embody and how you do it is incredible to
behold. You are both a source of tremendous nachas to
all your siblings. May you continue to grow and bring
your unique talents to Chicago where you will continue,

“B’Ezras HaShem, be successful in Chinuch Habonim as you
continue forging continuous growth for the future leaders
of Klal Yisroel. May you continue to be a source of pride
and joy to us and all our family, and B’Ezras HaShem, we
will try to do the same. Mazel Tov and Hatzlocha Rabba.
We love you very much.
Your Family: Ari z”l and Roisie yblch”t, Chaim Binyomin
and Tamar, Shmulie and Samantha, Yaakov and Devorah,
Shalom and Chava Baila, Aharon and Meira, Breindy,
Yisroel and Bracha, Avromi and Chaya Brocha, Avi and
Chayala, Sarale, Eli and of course Mommy and Tatty

“
Mazel Tov!
Miriam & Eliezer Hildeshaim

To the Hauptmans:
It’s so hard to imagine that soon you’ll be leaving,

off to Chicago where in the winter it’s freezing.
You’ve been here for us for ten wonderful years,
through good times, tough times, laughter and tears.
You hosted the shalom zachor for our both of our sons,
had us for Shabbos meals, playdates, and times that were fun.

“All the hours of Avengers, rollerblading, trampoline and Lego play,
when it was time to go home, your kids wanted to stay.
Even in the office when we had a simple question or task,
we would stay and schmooze so in your presence we could bask.
We worked hard together to strengthen TA,
with so many elegant dinners that fell out in May.
We will miss each one of you from the bottoms of our hearts, and
hope that the distance won’t keep us apart.
Those folks in Chicago are lucky to have you,
we wish you much hatzlacha in all that you’ll do.
Love,
The Rosenbaums

“Your devotion to the school and to the community
is immeasurable. All your actions are done with
enthusiasm and kindness. Thank you for dedicating
your time and energy, always.
Cindy Handmaker

“
In honor of the Rosenbaum and Hauptman families.
The Konig Family

“
In honor of your many years of dedication to Torah
Academy.
Barry and Sima Chefer

Mazel Tov Rabbi Hauptman and Yocheved!
Thank you both so much for being unbelievable
builders of our Jacksonville community! In your

“early days here, you gave the NCSYers such an
incredible foundation and support system that
kept us grounded throughout public school. We
will forever be grateful for your never-ending
devotion to our growth! Best of luck on your future
adventures. We know you will make a special
impact wherever you go!
Warmest wishes,
Miriam Chefer and Manya Goldstein

“ Mazel Tov Elliott and Emily!
Thank you for your years of dedication and hard
work to build Torah Academy and our community!
Wishing you continued strength and success in your
endeavors!
Best wishes,
Miriam Chefer and Manya Goldstein

Mazel Tov to our dear friends, Rabbi Shaya &
Yocheved Hauptman, on receiving the Pillars of
Jewish Education Award. Your leadership and
contributions you have both made at the Torah

Academy and to the community will leave a

“tremendously positive impact for years to come.
We wish you continued success, good health and
happiness in your move to Chicago. You will be
missed.
Our sincere Mazel Tov also to Emily and Elliott
Rosenbaum on receiving the Kesser Shem Tov
Award.
Rebecca & Jay Karp

Thank you Rabbi and Mrs. Hauptman for your joint
contributions to TAJ. So many will remember your
dedication, creativity, and warmth. We wish you

“much hatzlachah in Chicago, especially in the winter!
Thank you Dr. Elliott and Emily Rosenbaum. It
is difficult to imagine what Torah education in
Jacksonville would be without both of you. We
appreciate the thousands of volunteer hours that
you have dedicated to our grandchildren and other
grand children at Torah Academy. May you both
continue to be role models and an inspiration for the
Jewish Community.
Chanina and Chana Rabinowitz

“In loving memory of Michael J. Estner, z”l.
Todah rabah and mazal tov to the Hauptmans
and Rosenbaums for all the work they’ve done in
continuing Mike’s dream for an orthodox day school
in Jacksonville.
Fern, Rebecca and Julia Estner

Our deepest and most heartfelt congrats to Elliott
and Emily Rosenbaum, on a well deserved honor!
When we moved to Jacksonville 10 years ago, you
were the friendly family next door. Over the years,
we were privileged to partner with you in so many

“ways for the growth and development of our school
and community. It’s been a fun and inspirational
decade and we are excited to cheer for you as you
continue to be ambassadors for the chinuch of the
children of Jacksonville.
We will miss you and our kids will miss your kids,
but we hope to stay in touch!
Love,
Shaya and Yocheved Hauptman

“Thank you Hauptmans for changing Jacksonville
forever. Your imprint on the education of the young
will forever be upon the youth since the Torah
says “teach a child the way and they will go in that
direction, even when old.”
The Henigs

“ Dear Hauptman Family,
Thank you so much for all that you have done to
make the Torah Academy such a great place to
work and to learn. Thank you for your leadership
and for being a catalyst for so much growth in the
community. Hatzlacha Rabba in Chicago! They are
lucky to be gaining such a dynamic duo.
Fondly,
The Levins

“ Dear Rosenbaum Family,
Thank you for all of the time, energy and resources
that you invest in our school and community. Thank
you for stepping up to take on leadership positions
and playing a key role in making the Torah Academy
such a wonderful place.
Fondly,
The Levins

“Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Hauptman on a well
deserved honor. Thank you for all that you have
done for the Jacksonville Jewish community. We
wish you much success.
Mazel tov to Dr. Elliott and Emily Rosenbaum. Thank
you for your dedication to the continuous growth of
this community.
Devora & Avi Feigenbaum

“ Dr. Elliott and Emily Rosenbaum,

Thank you for all the work and time you have put
into this community. I can’t think of anyone who

deserves this award more.

Best wishes to both of you.
Moise and Aliza Hamaoui

“ Rabbi and Rebetzin Hauptman,
Thank you for everything you have done for the
school, synagogue and community. Best wishes on
your next chapter in your lives.
Aliza and Moise Hamaoui

Dear Rabbi Hauptman & Yocheved
The Zaguri Family wishes the Hauptman family
much love and hatzalach in your new adventure

“in Chicago. We love you so much and are grateful
for the 10 years of education, friendship, and love
you have shown our family and you will be missed
so very much. Thank you for all your hard work
and being a partner in helping to shape our young
children into Baalei chesed young women. May
Hashem bless you with lots of mazal & hatzalacha.
Love
The Zaguri Family

Dear Elliott & Emily
From the bottom of our hearts, we would like
to thank you for all the hours of volunteer time
and energy you have dedicated your lives to the

“education for the children of our community.
Tirelessly working behind the scenes making sure
we have a top notch Elementary as well as a new
high school.
Lots of hatzalacha & Mazal and we look forward to
working together to keep our Community healthy,
happy and growing.
Love
The Zaguri Family

Rabbi Hauptman and Yocheved,
You have left an indelible and very sweet mark
in my heart.Your loving presence has especially
impacted all the youngsters, as well as the entire

“Jacksonville community. Your tireless work on
behalf of the shul and the school are immeasurable.
It is your energy, enthusiasm, creativity and sheer
specialness that has elevated Torah Academy to
great heights. You never left until the work was
done. I am grateful that I had ten years with you
both. Chicago is blessed to have you and your family
in their midst. Wishing you hatzlacha and always in
good health with much happiness.
Love,
Bonnie Hardy

“Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Hauptman on a well
deserved honor.
Thank you for all that you have done for the
Jacksonville Jewish community. We wish you
much success. Mazel tov to Dr. Elliott and Emily
Rosenbaum. Thank you for your dedication to the
continuous growth of this community.
Rabbi Avi and Devora Feigenbaum

Dear Emily and Elliott - thank you so much for all
that you have done and continue to do each and

“every day to strengthen Torah Academy!
Dear Yocheved and Rabbi Hauptman - the school
would not be where it is today without your
guidance and hard work. Thank you so much for
your dedication to Torah Academy, the school will
be forever stronger because of your time within it.
We will miss you!
Sincerely,
Deborah, Steven, Zev, Ita, Feivel, Calev & Xander