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CONTENTS

1.....Welcome from Interim Head of School
2 .......Chair, Board of Trustees 2017-2018
3 .......Chair, Board of Trustees 2018-2019
4 ...................2017-2018 Board of Trustees
7 .....................................Financial Summary
8 .....................................Milken at-a-Glance
9 ........................Tribute to Tony Lawrence
10.. .............................................Philanthropy
19.......................................The Event Recap
20........................Milken Parent Association
22.............................Alumni Year in Review
24.........Class of 2018 College Matriculation

2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT

welcome from 01

DR. ROBERT WEXLER

The former chief rabbi of Great Britain, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks was
reported to have said,“I don’t need you to agree with me, I need you
to care about me!”

This sentiment has particular meaning these days when our Jewish
community seems to be so polarized with often angry divisions
between the religious and secular and the political left and right.
How can we speak to one another, and how do we function as a
community when such differences prevail?

Here at the Milken Community Schools, we welcome Jewish students from a variety of backgrounds.
Some of our students are fourth and fifth generation Americans while others are from families who
came to the United States much more recently. And some of our students come from families who
are relatively new to Judaism altogether.

Yet despite their varied backgrounds, we work hard to forge our students into one single, caring
community—the Milken community.We support a diversity of opinions among our students, and we
validate these differences while teaching them to appreciate the many factors that bind us together as
Jews and as Americans.

This annual report is full of important information about our Milken community—facts and figures
about our students and about our institution. But the most important fact is that we function as a
community of students and faculty who may not always agree with one another, but who still manage
to show each other that we care.

Thank you for being a part of our larger Milken community, and we hope you will continue to support
this important institution in the future.

My best,

DR. ROBERT WEXLER MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Interim Head of School

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letter from

RICHARD SANDLER

As my term as Chairman of the Board comes to an end, I
cannot help but appreciate what a privilege it has been for
me to work with such a talented group of educators, lay
leaders and students who certainly have and will continue to
do us proud. Any private school can only be successful with
the support of the families we serve. Together we have the
awesome responsibility of preparing students to compete on
an international stage in a very complex and rapidly changing
world while at the same time representing the best of our
tradition and values.We can only fulfill that responsibility by
making sure our educators and students have the proper resources.

I want to thank you all for supporting the important work we do.

Very truly yours,

R I C H A R D V. S A N D L E R
2017-2018 Chair, Board of Trustees

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letter from

LISE APPLEBAUM

After serving as Treasurer for the
past two of my three years on the
Board, I am now honored to lead
this dedicated group as Chair of the
Board of Trustees.The Board plays
an essential role in stewarding the
growth of the school, dedicating
both expertise and resources for
the purpose of advancing Milken’s
mission. I look forward to building
upon the important work and legacy
of my colleague and friend, Mr. Richard Sandler, as well as past board
chairs, and working in partnership with the administration to address
the current needs of the institution. My husband, Robert, and I are
proud parents of three Milken alumni: Noah ’12, Kaile ’16 and Jared ’18
and it is my honor to continue giving back to the community that has
given so much to our family. I look forward to using my term to help
shape the next generation of Jewish leaders.

Yours sincerely,

LISE APPLEBAUM
2018-2019 Chair, Board of Trustees

MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

04 THANK YOU

2017-2018 TO OUR DEPARTING TRUSTEES

BOARD OF We are deeply grateful to all who have served Milken as Trustees and we
TRUSTEES would like to acknowledge the two Trustees who are leaving the Board this
year. Both served on Milken’s Board at a critical time in the school’s history
OFFICERS Ms. Nurit Robin and made an immeasurable contribution in the school’s evolution.We look
Mr. Richard Sandler, Chair Mr. Ken Ruby forward to their ongoing involvement in the life of the school and thank
Mr. Ken Gross, Vice Chair Mr.Anton Schiff them for their years of service.
Ms. Julie Weil, Secretary Ms. Nancy Schulman
Ms. Lise Applebaum, Treasurer Mr. Karl Thurmond TODD KATZ
Rabbi David Wolpe
TRUSTEES Rabbi David Woznica We are deeply indebted to Todd Katz for his counsel
Rabbi Ed Feinstein Dr. John Yadegar and leadership during his six years as a Trustee and
Ms. Sherri Fogelman a member of the Building and Grounds Committee.
Ms. Dana Guerin NON-VOTING MEMBERS As co-founder of Century Park Partners, LLC, a real
Mr. Leon Janks Metuka Benjamin, President estate investment firm,Todd helped lead the planning
Mr.Todd Katz Gary Weisserman, Head of School and construction of the Guerin Family Institute for
Mr. Scott Lieberman John Amussen, Chief Operating Advanced Sciences, which opened in 2016.Todd’s
Ms. Janine Winkler Lowy children, Hailey ’13 and Sean ’16, graduated from Milken and went on to
Mr. Lowell Milken and Financial Officer attend UCLA and Loyola Marymount University, respectively.A generous
Dr. Farid Pakravan Michele Rosenfeld, MPA President and dedicated supporter of the school’s mission,Todd remains a resource
to the Board and the student and alumni communities.
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JULIE WEIL

Julie served nine years as a member of the Milken
Board of Trustees, the last six as a member of the
Executive Board and as the Board’s Secretary. She
played an important role in helping with the school’s
transition from being a part of Stephen S.Wise Temple
to a fully independent institution. Julie also chaired the
Israel/Judaica Committee and was a member of the Nominating Committee
and the Building and Grounds Committee.Two of Julie’s children graduated
from Milken and remain active in the alumni network:Alex ’14, a recent
graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, and Kaley ’16, a junior at
Northwestern University. Julie and her husband Peter have been very
generous with their time and resources as active volunteers and fundraisers
on behalf of Milken. Julie intends to continue her involvement with the
school, helping to establish a Milken alumni parent network, which will
include fundraising and community-building initiatives.

WELCOME NEW TRUSTEES 05

LAURYN HARRIS DANIEL TENENBAUM

Lauryn has been involved in fundraising and Jewish Daniel Tenenbaum is the founding principal of Pacific
education as a volunteer for over a decade. Lauryn grew Crest Realty (PCR) and holds his real estate broker’s
up in the Bronx, New York. She received her Bachelor of license in the State of California. He earned a Master’s
Science from SUNY Binghamton School of Management degree in Business Administration from Harvard
and her Juris Doctor from New York University School Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce degree
of Law. Lauryn has worked as an attorney at Latham & from McGill University. Under his leadership, PCR
Watkins,Warner Bros. and at The Walt Disney Company. has acquired real estate holdings valued at over $160
Since 2003, Lauryn has been focused on raising her three children with her million and managed over 1,250 apartment units. Daniel is Chair Elect
husband of 24 years, Greg Pimstone, and volunteering her time to support of the California Apartment Association of Los Angeles Advisory Board
fundraising and Jewish education both at Milken, where her son Elijah is in and Chair of the Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund. Prior to starting PCR,
10th grade, and Brawerman Elementary School where her daughter attends. Daniel worked in various capacities for The Walt Disney Company, IBM and
She and her husband are active members of Wilshire Boulevard Temple. Proctor & Gamble. Daniel and his wife,Yael, have two daughters who attend
Milken: Gabriella ’22 and Sophie ’24.
SCOTT LIEBERMAN
ANTON SCHIFF
Scott is the Vice President of Woodcrest Schools, a
community of schools that adhere to the highest Anton is Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of
academic standards. He earned a Bachelor of Science Agron, Inc., a sports apparel licensing and distribution
in Entrepreneurial Studies from the University of company with annual revenues above $320 million,
Southern California. Scott considers himself an where he has worked for over 25 years. He is a
education entrepreneur as the head of a company that Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of
consists of a WASC Accredited private kindergarten Commerce degree in statistics and accounting as well
through eighth grade school, five NAEYC Accredited as a post graduate Honors degree in finance from the
preschools, and two ACA Accredited summer camps. Scott and his wife, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Anton and his wife, Lauren, are
Ann, have been married for 19 years and have three children: Gavin’19 and very active in Milken’s Endowment and Capital fundraising as well as the
Ellie ’22 are enrolled at Milken, and Becca is in 6th grade at Valley Beth Milken Parent Association. Their daughter, Jessica is in 10th grade at Milken
Shalom Day School.As an active member of the Board of Trustees of VBS while their son, Sam, graduated in 2018 and is a freshman at USC. Anton
Day School for over nine years, Scott has chaired several committees, co-founded the Jewish Venture Philanthropy Fund of Los Angeles and is on
including building and grounds, financial aid, and playground construction. the major gift campaign committee at Brawerman Elementary School.

MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

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2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT

2017-2018 2%3% 5% 07

FINANCIAL SUMMARY 90%

Salaries & Benefits Curriculum & Classroom Resources
Financial Aid Experiential Learning & Student Activities
General & Administrative Athletics
Facilities & Security *

3% 56%
4%
4% OPERATING OPERATING
6% EXPENSES REVENUES

11% 16% Tuition & Fees
Fundraising
* E xcludes Depreciation Experiential Learning & Other Fees
Other

MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

08 milken

I think by maintaining empathy and AT-A-GLANCE
basic human kindness it will help us
on all levels of human development. 33,068

-AARON SALIMAN ’18 COMMUNITY

2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT SERVICE HOURS

DISTINCT STUDENT FACULTY I believe that in
CLUBS AND MEMBERS order to achieve
what I want in life,
ORGANIZATIONS WITH ADVANCED I must go after it,
DEGREES because nobody
$1.6 will hand it to me.
33 FAC U LT Ywith 10+ years at Milken
MILLION DOLLARS - LIANA
FARIDNIA ’20
awarded in
merit-based

college
scholarships

IN MEMORIAM 1952-2017 09

TONY LAWRENCE MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Milken Government and History teacher from 2001-2017

One cannot overstate the way Tony’s
humorous and kind-hearted spirit
impacted the Milken community
during his 16-year tenure as an
educator, advisor, and treasured friend
to students and faculty. After Tony’s
passing, the community came together
to celebrate his legacy and support one
another during a special Town Meeting
Memorial Celebration, attended by
current and former faculty, students,
and alumni.Tony’s family and friends
made a wonderful tribute gift in his honor to install a beautiful and
serene fountain in the Zen Garden on the Upper School campus.We
are all truly blessed to have known and worked with Tony and he
will forever be remembered.

Study hard. Study often.

—TONY LAWRENCE

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MAJOR GIFTS, $5,000,000+ $500,000-$999,999 Faramarz Yousefzadeh
CAPITAL AND Paul & Vera Guerin Platinum Equity, LLC Lillian Zacky
ENDOWMENT GIVING Janine Winkler Lowy & Family
Peter Lowy $250,000-$499,999 Up to $99,999
The supporters acknowledged here have made significant Lowell Milken Dr. Jacqueline Heller CAS Foundation
leadership commitments to support Milken Community Schools Milken Family Foundation Jeffrey & Tracy Kaplan Jeff Damavandi
through cash gifts and pledges to the Endowment Fund, Capital Katz Family Sepehr & Sharon Dardashti
projects, Operating Fund and Financial Aid.We are deeply $1,000,000-$4,999,999 Victor & Lisa Kohn Michael & Mindy Engelman
grateful for their partnership as we ensure that our school will Anonymous (1) Nasser & Bob Sarraf Scott & Ann Lieberman
remain strong for generations to come. Mitchell & Joleen Julis Edward & Peggy Robin
Dora Nazarian Kadisha and Family Jay & Nancy Schulman
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Jacob & Deborah Kotzubei $100,000-$249,999 Peter & Julie Weil
Ken & Wendy Ruby Moshe & Ilene Alon
Richard & Nurit Robin
Karl Thurmond

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ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTORS
ANNUAL
FUND We are grateful to each and every donor who made a gift in support
of our Annual Fund campaign. Donors acknowledged here have
ANNUAL FUND made cash gifts to the Annual Fund between 7/1/2017 and 6/30/2018.
VOLUNTEERS These annual gifts, totaling over $1.8 million, supplement the student
tuition dollars and represent an important part of our operating
Thank you to our dedicated revenue.We depend upon these annual contributions that allow us
Annual Fund parent volunteers. to provide our students with a high quality education.
You are an integral part of
our fundraising success, and FOUNDERS CIRCLE HEAD OF SCHOOL
we are truly grateful for your $36,000+ CIRCLE $15,000 - $19,999
commitment to helping us Jeffrey & Tracy Kaplan Anonymous (1)
achieve our goals. Sean Rad ’04

Lauryn Harris, Co-Chair TRUSTEE CIRCLE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Karl Thurmond, Co-Chair $20,000 - $35,999 $10,000 - $14,999
Kim Cavallo Annenberg Foundation Anonymous (1)
Shahrzad Cohen-Marouni Dr. Robert & Lise Applebaum Daniel & Tahli Abramovitch
Heather Dula John & Sherri Fogelman Frank & Laleh Bardi
Dana Ehrlich Dana Guerin Marc & Lisa Bender
Dirk Hebert Leon & Sharon Janks Rob & Carolyn Carlson
Rif Hutton Katz Family Robert & Kim Cavallo
Haleh Kohanim Scott & Ann Lieberman Robert Herscu
Ann Lieberman Janine Winkler Lowy Rif Hutton & Bridget Hoffman
Ronen Malekmehr Dr. Farid & Stella Pakravan Victor & Lisa Kohn
Brad Pressman Richard & Nurit Robin Ted Meisel & Hope Wintner
Julie Schwarz Richard & Ellen Sandler Greg Pimstone & Lauryn Harris
Anton & Lauren Schiff Brad & Mara Pressman
Jay & Nancy Schulman David & Julie Schwarz
David & Dr. Sylvia Shapiro William & Jilda Shernoff
Karl Thurmond Lawrence & Monica Stone
Julie & Peter Weil Daniel & Yael Tenenbaum
Dr. John Yadegar & Stephanie Allan & Stephanie Walsh
Dr.Tom & Melody Yadegar
Samuel-Yadegar Bo & Michelle Zarnegin

12 PARTNER Rabbi Ken Chasen & Allison Lee Dr. Eyal Shtorch & Dr. Larissa Brad & Michelle Ducorsky
INNOVATOR $3,600 - $4,999 Albert & Ellie Cohen Kalife-Shtorch Aaron & Naz Eghbal
$5,000 - $9,999 Marlene Aframian Brandon & Karen Cohen Scott & Dana Ehrlich
Anonymous (2) Yoav Avicasis & Sharona Pony Dr. Sol & Stephanie Cohensedgh Howard & Gail Stone Dr. Payman & Nancy Emmanuel
Jon & Susan Berger David & Samantha Bricker Shahin & Doris Dardashty Eric & Nancy Sussman Dr. Jack & Azita Farahi
Sepehr & Sharon Dardashti David & Eden Fox Dr. Eugene & Heather Dula Avi & Nilou Yroshalmiane Michael & Rachel Farahnik
Alex & Karina Delnik Rabbis Joshua & Becky Hoffman Leon & Deborah Farahnik Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback & Parham & Rachel Farahnik
Michael & Mindy Engelman Ophir & Glenda Perelson Wayne & Adeena Fitterman Cari Froch
Jonathan & Debbie Feldman Torag & Monika Pourshamtobi Egal & Negin Gabayzadeh Jacqueline Hantgan Dr. Larry Froch
Mark Feldstein & Debbie Bloom Edward & Ellen Reisman Agnes Garai Harris Arman & Elenor Gabay
Elon & Anne Spar Geoff & Stephanie Gold FRIEND Michael & Sharon Gilardian
Feldstein Yaniv & Dr. Nina Tepper Zorik & Ilana Gordon $1,000 - $2,499 Adam Gilbert & Dr. Vanessa Katz
Chuck Gillman & Dr. Afshin & Sharona Veiseh Ken Gross & Sharon Rowe Anonymous (3) Benjamin & Frumi Gluck
Drs. Ashley & Deborah Harris Morad & Guita Amirieh Adam Goldstein & Kathryn Misrock
Elizabeth Kopple Sean & Nikki Hashem David Ashkenazi ’05 Bob & Sharona Golbahar
Jonathan & Dr. Amy Goldin Elizabeth Wachsman Sean & Ziba Hay Giora & Orly Bareket Arie & Vered Grinstein
Howard Heitner & Gary & Dr. Dolly Weisserman Dirk & Jenni Hebert Andy Behrman Albert & Sherry Hakimi
Rabbi David & Beverly Woznica J.B. Berland Foundation Lori Bernstein Julie Hermelin
Dr. Betsy Newman Parham & Asal Yedidsion Dr. Ramin & Azita Khalili Albert & Shiva Berookhim David & Amy Hochman
Jonathan & Monique Kagan Drew & Chareen Kossoff Sergio Bicas & Tamar Dolgen Stacey ’03 & Eric Jasper
Alan & Orly Kattan ADVOCATE Yousef & Mehry Lalezarian Warren & Mojgan Binder Stephen Kay & Susan Bloch-Kay
Dr. David Kattan $2,500 - $3,599 David & Mandy Lande David & Tiffany Boxer Abner & Sharona Kermani
David & Rebecca Kekst Anonymous (2) John & Devora Neman Jonathan & Sonya Brenner Dr. Sam & Ellie Khorsandi
Michael Levin & Ruth Orloff Joseph & Ellie Akhtarzad Farhad Novian David & Sigal Byrnes Eric & Thalia Kingsley
Darren & Sharon Lewin Farshad & Tanaz Asherian Farid & Dory Novian Alexander & Christy Chaloff Dr. Shahrokh & Haleh Kohanim
Ken & Melinda Lindner Philip & Zina Asherian Scott & Lisa Saliman Dr. Andrew & Jill Cohen Gary & Dr. Lisa Lainer
Tony & Kathy Namvar Lawrence & Beth Baeck Robert & Lara Sarvian Charles & Chrystelle Cohen Ilan & Dr. Dana Lavian
Sean & Nazila Rastegar Hamid & Niloufar Banafsheha Dr. Charles & Niki Schwarz Shawn & Haleh Dadbin Alex Lebecki & Dr. Mihaela Balica
Scott & Michele Rosenfeld Dr. Mike & Dalia Bardi Sephardic Jewish Community Michael & Wendy Damico Marc & Emily Levine
Daphna Nazarian Salimpour Rabbi Gordon & Stephen Danz & Henri & Gaelle Levy
Albert & Sandra Shadgoo & Brotherhood of Los Angeles Dr. Sohail & Nooshin Mahboubian
Dean & Melissa Shalit Dina Bernat-Kunin Moris & Estela Shemian Dr. Marjorie Sherwood-Danz Michael & Kathy Mahgerefteh
Jacques & Natalie Wizman Bob & Holly Binafard Shaun & Kathy Shenassa Michael & Dr.Tanya Dorff
Mark Zucker Mark & Keren Dorner

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Kamyar Marouni & Dr. Shahrzad Dean & Katrin Shabbouei Dr. Eric & Claire Badener 13
Cohen-Marouni Shawn & Ronit Sharafian Gal & Rabbi Elissa Ben-Naim
Gary & Robyn Shev Rabbi Michael Berenbaum & COMMITMENT TO JEWISH
Farshad & Orli Matian Sandra Smokler IDENTITY AND SERVICE
Tim & Deborah McAdams Stuart Spencer Melissa Patack
Medtronic Eric Spitz Shawn & Desiree Bleet Maya Aharon ‘04 earned a bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies
Ramin Messian & Negar Salim Benjamin & Sara Stern Barry & Lisa Bloom from Indiana University in 2008 and went on to teach classes
Shahrokh & Linda Mokhtarzadeh Lisa Suman Glen Brunswick & on the Holocaust and Israel Studies at a religious school in the
Faramarz & Mahin Moshfegh Martin & Sara Suman South Bay. In 2009, Maya began staffing the Builders of Jewish
Sean & Nataly Namvar Fernando & Nadina Szew Doris Perl-Brunswick Education’s March of the Living, a program in which Milken
Dr. Youram & Shirin Nassir Dr. Michael & Susan Tabibian Shlomo & Emily Carmy seniors participate annually. Students in the program travel on a
Netflix Kamran & Sharona Tavakoli Sam & Sarah Cohen deeply meaningful journey through Poland and Israel, centered
Dr. Armand & Soheila Newman Dr. Sam & Gilda Torbati Dr. Ramin & Doris Danesghar around Yom Hashoah and Yom Ha’atzmaut. Maya participated in
Farid & Sharona Nickfardjam Clayton Townsend & Disney the BJE March of the Living as a Milken senior in 2004 and noted
David & Caroline Nourafshan Bruce & Urszula Eisen that the experience “ignited my passion for Holocaust education
Drs. Laurence & Iris Orbuch Chitra Mojtabai Dr. Ramin & Noushin Farshi and became the foundation of my career.” Maya is now Director
Avi & Shelly Osadon Warner Bros. Itsik Figenblat & Lara Saltman of March of the Living and works to instill Jewish ethics and
Danny & Behnaz Pakravan Jon & Lee Weisner Steven Foonberg & values in all of her professional and personal endeavors.
Ron & Julie Pardo Michael Weiss & Nancy
Mitch & Polina Pindus Michelle Vannoy Foonberg Maya has been actively involved with Camp Ramah for many
Melvin & Dr. Susan Plutsky Derwin-Weiss Dr.Wendy Freed years, originally as a camper, then working as a counselor, a
Dr. Joshua & Susan Pretsky Jack Weissberg & Wendy Binder Rebecca Friedman ’03 staffer for the Ramah Israel and Poland Seminar, and later
Jake & Robin Ptasznik Rabbi David Wolpe Dr. Jeffrey & Sarit Gandin head of a division for three years. She currently runs a training
Dorian & Shelley Redding Cameron & Bita Yadidi Daniel & Ivonne Goldberg seminar for new Rashei Edah, senior staff and division heads, at
Gregg & Bahar Rinsler Marc & Lisa Yassinger Morad & Sharona Hanasab Camp Ramah where she helps them become acquainted with
Joshua & Marie Ritz Oren & Einat Yohanan Saeed & Azita Hekmat-Niaz the organization and grow into their leadership roles.
Andrew & Patricia Rosenfeld David & Lisa Zairi Jim & Michele Hess
Greg & Shari Sabo Dr. Jeff & Rabbi Sherre Hirsch Maya will be honored for her many contributions to Camp
Greg & Jenifer Sackler COMMUNITY Eli & Karen Isaac Ramah with the Alumni Leadership Award later this year.
Schlomo Schmuel & $500 - $999 Dr. Jack & Sigalit Khalili
Anonymous (13) Deborah Klein MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Robin Jacobs Camill & Angel Aftalion Evie Kraft
Dr. C.Andrew & Jodie Schroeder Farid & Nazy Amid Marshall & Hannah Kramer
Jason & Alexis Schutzer Richard Laurence
Stephen & Jacqueline Leff

* D enotes donors who gave in memory of Tony Lawrence
(1952-2017), beloved Government and History teacher at Milken.

14 Drs. David & Jennifer Lerner Scott Sweet & Dr. Rachel Kramer Nathan Bernstein &
Dr. Shaun & Ronen Malekmehr
BREAKING TECH NEWS Mousa & Naghmeh Manzour Dr. Bialick & Elham Tabibian Dr. Judith Cymerman
Babak & Orley Melamed
As a sophomore at Milken, Mark Gurman ’12 was already Dr. Gil & Hetty Melmed Rick & Susie Thornburg* Robert Bertsch*
breaking ground in the tech journalism world by hunting down Microsoft
a scoop, the old-fashioned way, and by revealing the news Joseph & Michelle Moadeb Touraj & Sharon Tour David & Heather Binder
about well concealed Apple secrets such as Siri, the Macbook Shahram & Ilana Mokhtarzadeh
Retina display, and new releases of the iPad and iPhone. Mark’s Gregory Nielson & Michelle Dana Wechter John Black*
work in high school on breaking Apple news stories for the
authoritative blog 9to5Mac earned him a position as senior Lasky-Nielson Michael & Betsy Weisberg Gene & Dr. Marina Bochkur Dratver
editor there, where he reported on some of the most prolific David & Natali Noudel
developments in the Apple sphere. Dr. Ron & Anjella Nourian Wells Fargo Joe & Joana Breckner
Frank Nozar
While at 9to5Mac, Mark was named one of Time Magazine’s 25 Richard & Mary O’Brien* Merryl Werber Thompson Dan Brickman & Susan Safer
Best Bloggers of 2013, one of Wired Magazine’s 16 People to Howard Parelskin
Know in Tech in 2013, and one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2015. Koorosh & Rosette Rad David & Rozita Yacobi Daniel & Gudrun Brock
Mark commented,“the combination of writing, economic, and Ramin & Leora Namvar
scientific research classes at Milken helped reinforce my interest Jody & Deborah Rubin Golan Yosef & Lea Avraham Kaveh & Shiva Broukhim
in the technology world and helped push me into this field.” Dr. Jeffrey & Grisel Rusheen
Don Ryan & Afsoon Hamid Kourosh & Karolin Zoghi Eliel & Veneta Chemerinski
Shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan in 2016, Andy & Lauren Sands
Mark made the leap from 9to5Mac to join Bloomberg’s Global Dr. Arnold & Maxine Scheer Joseph & Ruth Cislowski
Technology Team to cover consumer product news from all of Daryl & Adrienne Seltzer
the biggest players in tech, including Apple. In 2017, Bloomberg David & Valerie Shane Mitch Cohen &
launched a web series entitled “Gadgets With Gurman” in which Farshid & Sandy Shohed
Mark reports on weekly product news and reviews the latest David & Debra Siegel SUPPORTER Pamela Kunick-Cohen
tech products.The company plans to expand this content to Jodi Simon UP TO $499 Ramin & Nazanin Cohen
Bloomberg TV in the future. Idan Snapir & Dr. Brigitte Anonymous (12) Dr. David & Sharona Cooper

2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT Rozenberg-Snapir Dr. Robert Abrams Eric & Aimee Corne
Jeff & Beth Sosnow
Michael & Perach Stark Sean Abramson ’08 Richard Dahan ’08
Joel Stern & Susan Jacoby Stern
Monique Afenjar Kamyar & Sherly Daneshgar

Amir & Mersede Armin Daniel & Raquel Darmon

Max Aruj ’07 Rachel Davies

Clinton Bailey & Barbara Evan & Shana Dienstag

Lloyd-Bailey Israel & Talia Diner

David & Nancy Bakhaj Dr. Saeed & Setareh Dini

Gregory & Cheryl Banton Ilan & Revital Douek

Mory Barak & Tal Marom Allan & Bonnie Duboff

Barak ’96 Tracye Duckett-Lacy

Bryan & Beth Behar Linda Ehrlich Bartelt*

Behzad & Sharen Bekhrad Hillel Elkins & Rachel Levin

Matan & Leore Ben-David ’05 Daniel & Andrea Epstein

Dr. Abbey & Mojgan Esagoff

Richard Evans*

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Drs. David & Tali Feldman Nathan & Teresa Humphreys Gary & Yvette Margolis Jay & Helen Shadi Terri Sue Williams*
Thomas Ferrell* Adi Jakubovits ’02 Ben & Neda Mehdizadeh Michael & Neda Shakibkhou Reed & Alisa Wilson
Tom & Rabbi Shawn Fields-Meyer Kathryn Jensen Frank & Marcy Melton Charles & Juli Shamash Jeffrey & Leslie Wolman
Lyle & Melanie Fisher Scott Johnson & Marla Stone Paul & Caroline Miller Benjamin Shane ’15 Iraj Yazdi & Noushin Salim
Michael Frederick* Gabriel Kahn & Laura Dr. Jamshid & Sarah Shapiro ’02
Steven & Andrea Friedrich Dr. Mehran & Nazila Sina
Mark Funk & Rabbi Liat Collura Kahn Ruthy Moossazadeh Sammi Simcha Sorensen
Farhad & Veronica Kangavari Randy & Lori Moss Ryan Small & Talia
Yardeni-Funk Jaye Kasper ’07 Erin Muskat ’99
Karl & Janene Gerber Gregory Kay ’01 Shlomi & Sharona Nahum Bender Small ’10
Afshin & Karmela Giladi Sam & Betty Kermanian Behzad & Sepideh Neman Jamie Stein ’03
Limor Giladi-Bendor Yuvat & Liat Kijel Ronen & Shirley Nourian Norman Stein &
Eran & Nathalie Gispan Charles King* Gregg Orloff
Ariel & Karen Goldenstein Madeleine Kleinman Leigh Orloff Helen Muhlmeister
Jason Goldman ’03 Richard & Margaret Knolla Peter & Patricia O’Brien Canon Jason & Linda Stern
Seth & Sheryl Goldman Hooman & Elham Kohankabir Stephen & Missy Parmelee Gloria Stone
Shaun Gordon ’99 Steve & Lois Kolker William & Carlene Payne* Jonathan & Sharon Swerdlow
Steven & Karen Grey Mason Kroll ’10 Larry & Robin Permaul Sophia Tabaroki ’02
Leo Grifka ’05 & Simonette Joshua Krug ’04 Juan & Jody Ramirez James E.Thompson*
Kula Foundation Andrew & Dawn Reiner Lisa Torban
Lowy Grifka ’05 Zachary Lainer ’05 Eric Renard Dr. Irene Tucker
Benjamin Gross ’06 Elie Lavian Fredric & Gail Rollman Larry Turner & Joseph J. Czech*
Rebecca Gross ’04 Amos & Kim Legerman Greg Rollman ’07 Larry & Jane Ulman
Guy & Michelle Grimberg Robert & Leigh Leveen David Rosenberg & Roberta David Valentine & Jacqueline
Michael Hakimi ’08 Jason & Aviva Levin
Ron & Galit Harel Michael & Dr. Pamela Levine Goodman-Rosenberg Hamilton
Laurence & Cantor Ruth Harris William & Orit Lippman David & Susan Rosenblum Dr. Boris & Joanne Vaisman
Jonathan & Corine Hartman Dr. Daniel & Jennifer Low Mark & Sheri Rubin Shlomi & Lea Vayzer
Edward Harwitz Eric & Jennifer Lowe Marc & Laura Rudajev Ben & Elana Vorspan ’97
Leon Hason ’05 Vicki Magasinn Avner & Irit Saban Lee Wallach &
Nesim Hason ’07 Jacqueline Lowy ’07 Lauren Salka ’08
Dr. Bruce & Sandra Heller Mayer & Baharak Makabeh Eric & Jackie Schreiber Leslie Katzman
Sean & Olivia Herstein Estelle Marco Dan & Idit Segev Larry & Gariann Weisenberg
Bruce & Bonnie Hofert Steve & Debbie Seidel Limor Wertheim
Michael Williams &

Beth Koenigsberg

* Denotes donors who gave in memory of Tony Lawrence MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
(1952-2017), beloved Government and History teacher at Milken.

16 FACULTY AND STAFF

FACULTY AND Anonymous (8) David Dassa Caren Heller Beau Lindsay
STAFF SUPPORTERS Sonny Ahad Dr. Jessica DeLisi Sean Herstein Carlos Lopez
Armando Alvarado Melinda Diner Dr. Nick Holton Arturo Lugo
Our faculty and staff are an integral part of Milken’s John Amussen Jennifer Dollins Alison Howard-Smith Cinthya Luna
success in educating the next generation of Jewish Wellington Andrees Cynthia Dominguez Nathan Humphreys Julee Madkins
leaders.We are proud to announce that 91% of our full- Cynthia Angles Ryan Drobnick Edwin Hurtado Ira Madnikoff
time faculty and staff participated in the Annual Fund this Antonio Arevalo Marta Drubach Barbara Iversen Jesse Mallor
year! Thank you for all that you do for our community. Cathy Avraham Tracye Duckett-Lacy Ashley Jackson Ross Mankuta
Silvia Badgen Olivia Dunker Stacy Jagodowski Melody Mansfield
2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT Cheryl Banton Bonnie Ebner Stacey Jasper Jerome Martin
Nancy Barber Jackie Edery Minor Jimenez David May
Anat Ben-Haim Sarah Farkas Nancy Joseph Christopher McAdamis
Metuka Benjamin Dr. Leigh Fauber Lindy Kadouri Helen McKibbin
Pnina Benperlas Jessica Feivou William Kaplan Nehama Meged
Rabbi Gordon Sarah Figoten Roger Kassebaum Alex Meier
Rabbi Aaron Finkelstein David Kates Brenna Miller
Bernat-Kunin Sakhalin Finnie-Hall Elizabeth Kattler Lauren Miller
Smadar Bezalel Elyse Flier Nicol Katzir Lilit Minasian
Steven Bloom Amy Frangipane Hannah Kessel David Miyawaki
Dr. David Brown Vivienne Friedman Brittney Khorsandi Thomas Moran
Joyce Brown Harrison Gallway Shelley Kierman Mary Ellen Mortimer
Brian Byrne Katey Garnick Pauline Kim Brad Nakonechny
Dr. Carolyn Camras Jeffrey Gernes Jason Kim-Seda Wendy Ordower
Mika Cigic Maxime Gibert Jean Kimura Leigh Orloff
Bill Cohen Limor Giladi-Bendor Jenny Kopelioff Mari Oropeza
Cheryl Cohen Telma Giron Joshua Krug ’04 Efrain Ortega
Reeva Cohen Sheila Goldman Karen Laibow Cristopher Padilla
Robert Coombs Lena Gorohovsky Deborah Lanino Robert Painter
Renee Crane Max Greenberg Ken Lasaine Stephen Parmelee
Eduardo Crotte Ingrid Guth Nicole Leslie Cynthia Patterson
Elda Dagan Iris Harel Ruth Chobanu Levy Nachum Peterseil
Limor Dankner Anat Havkin Dr. James Lichti Jocelyn Plant
Monica Daranyi

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“Addams Family” production AN INTERNATIONAL
LEADERSHIP FELLOW
Kate Price Chris Scarlata  Leora Smith Lidia Turner
Tanner Ragland Rabbi Neal Scheindlin Andrea Smith Kathryn Ulmer Maya Robin ’20 was selected this past year as a Diller
Philip Rainer Lauren Scheloske Debra Sokolow Lisette Valladares Teen Fellow, joining an impressive group of student
Michael Rayhan Zachary Schmidt Maximiliano Soto Peter Walker leaders from six continents. The international fellowship
Jorge Requejo Dr. Kimberly Schwartz Walter Steele Gary Weisserman is an immersive twelve month program for young Jewish
Rafael Rios Dr. Damon Scoville Adam Steele Julie Whitmer leaders to develop a commitment to hands-on Tikkun
Marc Rudajev Susan Shachar Lisa Steenport Michael Wiesinger Olam, building a connection to the Jewish people and
Marco Ruiz-Marroquin Valerie Shane Crysta Swarts Bibiana Yap Israel and deepening Jewish identity. Fellows participate
Dr. Caitlin Rutherford Sarah Shapiro ’02 Andrew Tapia Gala Zakai in monthly workshops and weekend retreats, and have
Rabbi David Saiger Stephan Shapiro Paul Tillison Mira Zarfati the opportunity to host a Diller fellow from Tel Aviv
Laura Sanders-Masset Gary Shapiro Jorge Tirado before spending time in Israel with the cohort.
Al Noel Sansolis Dr. Kathy Shenassa Henry Torres
Maya, who embarked on Milken’s signature Tiferet
Fellowship program in Israel during her tenth grade year,
said she was motivated to apply for the Diller Fellowship
to strengthen her connection to Israel through
education and advocacy.

Maya looks forward to this tremendous opportunity and
noted that she is “honored to be selected as a Diller
fellow and cannot wait to establish connections with
other fellows from around the world.”

MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

18 20th Century Fox Floyd’s Dr. Sedgh Plastic Surgery
Adina Reyter Jewelry Sherri & John Fogelman Simply Lily
GIFTS IN KIND Homeira & Kourosh Aframian Four Seasons Beverly Hills Dr. Sid Solomon
Ellie & Joseph Akhtarzad Four Seasons Maui at Wailea Sorme
Thank you to the generous supporters who Amden Jewelry The Friedman Group Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
donated services and merchandise to The Event American Skin Institute Andrew & Denise Geller The Private Suite at LAX
auction in support of our school this year. Thank Zina & Philip Asherian GLOSS Beauty & Makeup Twenty Twenty Wine Merchants
you for helping make The Event a huge success. B&F Jewelry Uscooters
Beth & Bryan Behar Studio Joanne & Dr. Boris Vaisman
2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT Andy Behrman Bob & Sharona Golbahar Valla Jewelry
Bella Dahl Pamela, Jay & Hudson Goldman Vida Emanuel European Day Spa
Bella Findings Graceland Stephanie & Allan Walsh
Belle Epoque Jewelers Halper Fine Art Waterworks Spa
Benjamin Salon Dr. Jacqueline Heller Gary & Dr. Dolly Weisserman
Beyond Bling Huntington Learning Center Westfield Group
Haleh & Bob Binafard Ashley & Patrick Javaheri Micah Wexler ’00 & Wexler’s Deli
Lisa & Barry Bloom Monique & Jonathan Kagan Rozi & David Yacobi
BLVD 6 Salon Sylvie Lemay Levy, RN Nazy & Robert Zarabi
The Body Pilates Janine Winkler Lowy & Family
Dan Brickman & Susan Safer Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel Editor’s Note: We make every effort
Sigal and David Byrnes Ted Meisel & Hope Wintner to ensure that the information in this
Cabochon Fine Jewelry Marla & Keenen Milner publication is accurate. If you happen
Christy & Alexander Chaloff Sibelle & John Nazarian to find an error or omission, please do
Citrine Fashion Jewelry Greg Pimstone & Lauryn Harris not hesitate to contact the Advancement
Ellie & Albert Cohen Judith & Ardy Raminfar Office at 310-440-3500 so that we may
Naz & Ramin Cohen Dr. Ilya & Adina Reyter correct our records.
daVinci Dental Studios Nurit & Richard Robin
Deux Lux Michele & Scott Rosenfeld
Giacomino Drago Tammy & Elliot Rusanow
Michelle & Brad Ducorsky Sharona & Allen Saltzman
The EyeSite Lauren & Anton Schiff
Felina Eric Schrager & Sandra Lepson
Schreiber & Schreiber Law Offices

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MILKEN PRESENTS EVENT CHAIRS Chareen & Drew Kossoff Monica & Lawrence Stone Sheila & Aaron Leibovic
Ellie Cohen, Auction Chair Susan Fine Kroll & Yael & Daniel Tenenbaum Nest Seekers International
March 18, 2018 Chareen Kossoff, Event Chair Karl Thurmond Nurit & Richard Robin
HONORARY HOST Howard Kroll Stephanie & Allan Walsh Ellen & Richard Sandler
Milken hosted its first community COMMITTEE Mandy & David Lande Julie & Peter Weil Searock + Stafford CM
fundraising gala this year and it was Tahli & Danny Abramovitch Sheila & Aaron Leibovic Lesley & Jeffrey Wolman Jilda, Bill & Summer ’21 Shernoff
an unforgettable evening thanks to Lise & Dr. Robert Applebaum Ann & Scott Lieberman Beverly & Rabbi David Woznica Uscooters, LLC
our dedicated parent volunteers, Tanaz & Farshad Asherian Benjamin Lowy ’10 Melody & Dr.Tom Yadegar Vicki’s Lunchbox
honorary host committee, generous Gabrielle & Martin Baker Cari Lowy ’15 Alex & Parham Yedidsion Supporter $1,000-$2,499
auction donors and event sponsors. Laleh & Frank Bardi Jacqueline Lowy ’07 Michelle & Bo Zarnegin Alice and Nahum Lainer School
Guests enjoyed a fabulous dinner, Andy Behrman Janine Winkler Lowy Metuka Benjamin
lively entertainment, impressive live Sigal & David Byrnes Hope Wintner & Ted Meisel EVENT SPONSORS Brawerman Elementary School
and silent auctions, and left with Carolyn & Rob Carlson Lowell Milken Gold $10,000+
a renewed sense of togetherness. Kim & Robert Cavallo Kathy & Tony Namvar Gabrielle & Martin Baker of Wilshire Boulevard Temple
We owe The Event’s success to Ellie & Albert Cohen Stella & Dr. Farid Pakravan Lowell Milken Commercial Design Solutions
our tireless parent volunteers and Stephanie & Dr. Sol Cohensedgh Lauryn Harris & Greg Pimstone Victor & Elena Shaburov Karl Thurmond
committee members. Sharon & Sepehr Dardashti Lora & Rabin Pournazarian Dr. John Yadegar & Valley Beth Shalom Temple
Andrea & Daniel Epstein Mara & Brad Pressman Valley Beth Shalom Harold M.
Rachel & Michael Farahnik Sean Rad ’04 Stephanie Samuel-Yadegar
Rabbis Nina & Ed Feinstein Judith & Ardy Raminfar Silver $5,000-$9,999 Schulweis Day School
Sherri & John Fogelman Nazila & Sean Rastegar Advanced LTC Insurance Karolin & Kourosh Zoghi
Stephanie & Geoff Gold Peggy & Ed Robin Daphna Nazarian Salimpour Patron Up to $999
Sharen & Kevin Golshan Nurit & Richard Robin Wendy & Ken Ruby Rob & Carolyn Carlson
Simonette Lowy Grifka ’05 & Michele & Scott Rosenfeld Nancy & Jay Schulman Rabbi Ken Chasen & Allison Lee
Wendy & Ken Ruby Stephen S.Wise Temple & Deborah Harris
Leo Grifka ’05 Ellen & Richard Sandler Julie Hermelin
Ken Gross & Sharon Rowe Bob Sarraf Wise School Victor & Lisa Kohn
Dana Guerin Lauren & Anton Schiff Julie & Peter Weil LA Interiors
Bridget Hoffman & Rif Hutton Jodie & Dr. C.Andrew Bronze $2,500-$4,999 Janine Winkler Lowy & Family
Sharon & Leon Janks Kim & Rob Cavallo Ezri and Ilana Namvar
Neil Kadisha Schroeder Imra & Behzad Behnam Bob Sarraf
Dana & Paul Kaplan Nancy & Jay Schulman Tracy & Jeffrey Kaplan Jason & Alexis Schutzer
Tracy & Jeffrey Kaplan Elena & Victor Shaburov Katz Family Joel Stern & Susan Jacoby Stern
Rebecca & David Kekst Sandra & Albert Shadgoo Lisa Torban
Nazy & Frank Kohanim Melissa & Dean Shalit Bo & Michelle Zarnegin
Lisa & Victor Kohn Jilda & William Shernoff
Debra & David Siegel
Susan Jacoby Stern & Joel Stern

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letter from

MICHELE ROSENFELD

The Milken Parent Association (MPA) is a thriving community of parents who work in
partnership with the faculty and administration and are respected and appreciated for their
contributions. Our goal is to bring the community together through activities and volunteer
opportunities, big and small, enriching the social, cultural and fundraising efforts of the school.

We want to thank all the members of the MPA, especially the Executive Board, who worked
tirelessly this past year, fostering a connection with one another and enriching the lives of our
children every day.

The MPA worked on two exciting new events during the 2017-2018 school year. At the
Challah Bake in October, over 300 people celebrated the joy of making challah together. In
March, we welcomed over 400 guests at The Event, and successfully raised $255,000 in support
of the school.

Thank you to each of the MPA volunteers who chaired grade-level socials, gave campus tours
to new and prospective families, hosted faculty and staff appreciation events, and volunteered in
the Milken Marts to keep the students nourished all year long.

No matter how or how much our parents participate in the MPA, they each make a valuable
impact on the strength of our school. I am excited for what the future holds and proud and
honored to lead this group of exceptional parents, as together we continue to build a strong
and vibrant Milken community.

Sincerely,

MICHELE ROSENFELD, MPA President (Jake ’17 and Lindsey ’20)

2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT

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MILKEN PARENT 9th Grade Social Events
ASSOCIATION Lauren Schiff

President 12th Grade Events
Michele Rosenfeld Minoo Faliv
Sherri Fogelman
Treasurer Lauren Schiff
Cheryl Banton Alex Yedidsion

VP Upper School Challah Bake
Alex Yedidsion Chareen Kossoff

VP Middle School The Event
Cheri Karubian Ellie Cohen
Debra Siegel Chareen Kossoff

VP Communications Mitzvah Chair
Julie Reisz Betsy Weisberg

VP Community & MS Performing Arts
Special Events Lea Garbe
Chareen Kossoff
Deborah McAdams Staff Appreciation Events
Lauren Schiff
VP Liaison
Jodie Schroeder US Performing Arts
Mande Lande
7th Grade Social Events Dana Wechter
Sandra Appel Hope Wintner
Andy Behrman
Sonya Brenner Welcome Breakfast
Tanya Dorff Lora Pournazarian

8th Grade Social Events Yom Ha’Moreh
Dorit Cooper Sigal Byrnes
Sezin Hason
Shelley Redding MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Bahar Rinsler

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ALUMNI YEAR IN REVIEW

The 2017-2018 year was full of new and exciting initiatives in the
Milken alumni community! We held our first all-alumni Poolside
Mixer at the W Hotel, the Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon and Alumni
Basketball Game, an intimate Shabbat Dinner celebration during
Hanukkah, and an incredible ten year reunion for the Class of 2008.
We reconnected with and celebrated alumni across the globe who
are forging their paths in medicine, civil service, education, the arts,
entertainment, real estate, fashion, tech and more.We also launched
our first matching gift campaign, $18,000 in 18 Days, inspired by the
philanthropic leadership of Sean Rad ’04, whose gift helped us raise
$25,809 in support of Milken and its highly impactful programming.

Our alumni are proud to belong to this community of talented, generous,
and worldly individuals who demonstrate the values of Judaism in their unique and
meaningful ways.

I feel truly blessed to collaborate with our dedicated Alumni Board leaders and event volunteers
in their vital efforts to connect the vast alumni community. I extend my sincerest thanks to our
2017-2018 Alumni Board: Leore (Haver) Ben-David ’05,Talia (Bender) Small ’10, Leon Hason ’05
and Nesim Hason ’07, as well as to our Co-Chairs of the Class of 2008 Reunion event, Danna
Bornstein ’08 and Desiree Pakravan ’08. Numerous alumni also volunteered at on-campus
events such as the Admission Open House and Gesher Week to represent their invaluable
Milken alumni perspectives.The quality and reach of our alumni events, communications,
and fundraising efforts would not be nearly as strong without these committed leaders and
volunteers.We are deeply grateful for their ongoing partnership with the school.

With gratitude,

JULIE WHITMER
Associate Director of Annual Fund & Alumni Relations

2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT

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MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

24 Northwestern University University of California,
Oberlin College of Arts Los Angeles
class of 2018
and Sciences University of California, Riverside
MATRICULATION Occidental College University of California,
Otis College of Art and Design
Members of the Class of 2018 were accepted to a selection of highly distinguished colleges and Pace University, New York City San Diego
universities in the United States and abroad.We are proud to list the institutions to which the Pierce College University of California,
Class of 2018 were accepted, with matriculations highlighted in gold. Reed College
Santa Barbara
Academy of Art University California State University, Hult International Business Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of California, Santa Cruz
Rice University University of Chicago
American University Los Angeles School, San Francisco San Diego State University University of Colorado at Boulder
California State University, University of Denver
Arizona State University IDC Herzliya- Raphael San Francisco State University
Northridge R ecanati International University of Hartford
Bard College California State University, School San Jose State University
Barnard College Santa Barbara City College University of Kansas
Binghamton University San Bernardino Indiana University at Santa Clara University
Borough of Manhattan Bloomington Santa Monica College University of Maryland, College Park
Case Western Reserve Savannah College of Art
C ommunity College of ITMO University University of Massachusetts,Amherst
the CUNY University Saint Petersburg and Design University of Miami
Boston University Chapman University University of Michigan
College of William and Mary Jewish Theological Seminary Seattle University University of Minnesota,Twin Cities
Brandeis University of America
Brown University Colorado State University Sonoma State University University of New Hampshire
Bucknell University Columbia University Johns Hopkins University Southern Methodist University
California Institute of DePaul University Suffolk University at Durham
Drexel University Lehigh University Syracuse University University of Oregon
Technology Duke University Loyola Marymount University Temple University University of Pennsylvania
California Institute of the Arts Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Loyola University New Orleans The American University University of Redlands

California State Polytechnic University, Prescott McGill University of Paris University of Rochester
Emory University The George Washington University of San Francisco
University, San Luis Obispo Michigan State University University of Southern California
California State Polytechnic Fashion Institute of Technology University University of the Pacific
Milwaukee School of
University, Pomona Georgia Institute of Technology The New School University of Vermont
California State University, Engineering
Haverford College The Ohio State University University of Virginia
Fullerton Hofstra University Muhlenberg College University of Washington
The University of Alabama University of Wisconsin, Madison
New York University The University of Arizona Vassar College
Northeastern University The University of Texas, Austin Washington State University
Tufts University Washington University in St. Louis
Tulane University Wesleyan University
Union College Whittier College
University of California,
Williams College
Berkeley
University of California, Davis Worcester Polytechnic Institute
University of California, Irvine

2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT

On the foundation of the highest 25
academic standards and Jewish ethical
and spiritual values, Milken Community
Schools develops students with sharp
minds, generous hearts, and kind souls.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE...IMPACT
STARTS WITH YOU

We invite you to join our Milken community as a parent, alumni parent, alumnus or
alumna, faculty member, or friend of the school to make a difference by participating
in the Annual Fund Campaign.Your annual fund gift is used in the current school
year to support and enhance our exceptional learning environment. Every gift has a
vital impact on our students’ experience and your participation is a demonstration
of your support and partnership. If you have any questions, please contact the
Advancement office at [email protected] or 310-440-3500.

milkenschool.org/give

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ADVANCEMENT TEAM
Dr. Robert Wexler, Interim Head of School Lindy Kadouri
Limor Dankner, Middle School Principal
Dr. Kimberly Schwartz, Upper School Principal Director of Advancement
John Amussen, Chief Operating and Julie Whitmer

Financial Officer A ssociate Director of Annual
Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin, Rabbinic Director Fund and Alumni Relations
Sheila Goldman, Director of Community Mika Cigic
Database Coordinator
Engagement Cinthya Luna
Nathan Humphreys, Director of Operations Advancement Assistant

and Campus Safety
Lindy Kadouri, Director of Advancement
Helen McKibbin, Director of Human Resources
Tanner Ragland, Director of Institutional Services

Proud partner of the
Jewish Federation of

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