FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In memory of MENDY KLEIN ז׳׳ל מנחם משה בן נפתלי הירצקא
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov RABBI YITZ & ROCHELLE FRANK on receiving the Mendy Klein Community Service Award. In tribute to DRS. SHAYA AND TAMARA LEMPEL In honor of RABBI MAIMON ELBAZ upon receiving the Alumnus Award. Your chesed to our community is exemplary. May you have much continued nachas from your families. Ita Klein and Family
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In honor of the HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND its dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who continue to inspire the hearts and minds of a new generation of children while ensuring Jewish continuity. The school’s impact upon our community is immeasurable. May you continue mechayil el chayil, from strength to strength!
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Congratulations to the honorees DRS. SHAYA & TAMARA LEMPEL, RABBI YITZ & ROCHELLE FRANK AND RABBI MAIMON ELBAZ Our debt of appreciation goes to the founders of HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND for their vision and tenacity. May these leaders follow in their footsteps. Marilyn and Ivan Soclof
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In tribute to an unforgettable visionary mechanech and leader HARAV NOCHUM ZEV DESSLER ל''ז and in tribute to REBBETZIN MIRIAM DESSLER ע׳׳ה who dedicated her life to Jewish education in Cleveland and has touched thousands of lives as the matriarch of the Hebrew Academy. Much of the successes of Cleveland’s Jewish community are due to their remarkable leadership. יהי ברוךזכרם Ita Klein and Family
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In honor of the dedicated REBBEIM, KOLLEL MEMBERS, MOROS, AND TEACHERS who selflessly teach and inspire the children at the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland every single day. and in honor of DRS. SHAYA & TAMARA LEMPEL, RABBI YITZ & ROCHELLE FRANK & RABBI MAIMON ELBAZ Each in their own way are difference makers in klal Yisrael!
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In memory of MENDY KLEIN ז׳׳ל מנחם משה בן נפתלי הירצקא
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In memory of ז''ל KNAPP STANLEY אברהם שלום בן אליהו for his outstanding devotion to the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland and generosity in dedicating the Eliyahu and Masha Knapp Early Childhood making our dream a reality. His support enabling children to come to school is truly inspring. יהי זכרו ברוך The Officers, Board of Directors, Staff and Students of the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. A very special Happy Birthday to MRS. FRANCIS SENSER Your care and devotion to your family and to the Hebrew Academy is truly inspiring. May you have continuous nachas from your entire family. The Officers, Board of Directors, Staff and Students of the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In tribute to my dear friend TIM for ensuring that no Jewish child is left behind and everyone deserves a day school education. You have raised the bar of securing our Jewish future and Jewish continuity. With much gratitude, Rabbi Eli Dessler
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. With heartfelt appreciation to the HEBREW ACADEMY We want to express our הטוב הכרת to all of Shani, Eli, Yakov and Rikki's principals and teachers throughout the years from preschool through high school. Their dedication is immeasurable and their efforts are shown to have a lasting impact as the Hebrew Academy has welcomed a 3rd generation of students from our family. Amir & Edna Jaffa
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In tribute to DRS. SHAYA AND TAMARA LEMPEL a remarkable couple and shining example for our community. May they and their family enjoy continued good health for many years to come. Reuven and Naomi Dessler
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In tribute to RABBI YITZ & ROCHELLE FRANK extraordinary individuals and most deserving recipients of the Mendy Klein Community Service Award. Their commitment to the Academy, our community, and the Klal serves as a great inspiration to us all. Reuven and Naomi Dessler
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Congratulations to the HONOREES and HEBREW ACADEMY on their 81st year. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Genshaft
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In recognition of RABBI YITZ & ROCHELLE FRANK recipients of The Mendy Klein Community Service Award In honor of RABBI MAIMON ELBAZ recipient of The Alumnus Award In tribute to DRS. SHAYA & TAMARA LEMPEL These honorees are ambassadors of Torah, contributors to our community and personify the wonderful ideals of the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland. Amir & Edna Jaffa
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. SHAYA AND TAMARA Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor. Your unwavering commitment to the community, infused with Torah values and a dedication to spiritual growth, has left an indelible mark on all. This tribute serves as a testament to the positive impact you continue to make, inspiring others to follow in your footsteps of selfless service and genuine kindness. Shmully and Dina Halpern
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In honor of DRS. SHAYA AND TAMARA LEMPEL Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor. Two individuals, positive role models, who have become very involved in a short amount of time in our community. May you continue to have good health and nachas from your children. Yoni and Shoshie Klein
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. RABBI YITZ & ROCHELLE FRANK In the realm of community service, there are individuals who stand out, and you are undeniably some of them. Your staunch commitment to making a positive impact, both locally and nationally, has left an indelible mark on the communities you serve. Truly fitting recipients of the award named for our father, your dedication reflects the values he cherished, and your contributions embody the essence of service and leadership. Your many zechusim should continue to protect your family, providing the strength to persevere in fighting the good fight. Mazel Tov Shmully and Dina Halpern
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov to our dear neighbors and friends, DRS. SHAYA & TAMARA LEMPEL May you continue your great work on behalf of our community and may you see much nachas from your beautiful family! May we always share in good things. Nati & Chany Klein
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov to RABBI MAIMON ELBAZ on receiving the Alumnus Award. Yasher Koach! Nati and Chany Klein
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In tribute to RABBI MAIMON ELBAZ an outstanding mechanech who continues the extraordinary legacy of his unforgettable parents, and whose passion for Torah chinuch makes an exceptional difference in lives. Reuven and Naomi Dessler
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In loving memory of my life's partner and our mother and grandmother ע׳׳ה PHYLLIS Sidney Reisman and Family Jupiter, FL
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In honor of RABBI YITZ AND ROCHELLE FRANK AND RABBI MAIMON ELBAZ People who personify what it means to be עוסק בצרכי ציבור and have raised the bar of chesed in each of their communities. הקב״ה ישלם שכרם Yoni and Shoshie Klein
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. To all the STAFF HONOREES Our children, and the entire student body are privileged to have you guide them. We thank you and wish you continued strength. Shmully and Dina Halpern
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov to RABBI YITZ & ROCHELLE FRANK May HaShem give you the strength to continue your great efforts on behalf of the Cleveland community. Nati & Chany Klein
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov to our daughter RIKI on her final year at the HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND. We are so proud of you and we look forward to having much nachas as you embark on the next chapter in your life! Mazel tov our son SRULI on his final year in the HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND. We wish you much success as you further your shteiging in Yeshiva Gedolah! May you continue to bring us much nachas! With love, Abba & Mommy
FOUNDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In appreciation to MORDECHAI AND PENINNAH LIPTON for their extraordinary commitment and devotion to the Hebrew Academy.
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BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Congratulations to the HEBREW ACADEMY for its 81 years of educating generations of students in our community. Judy and Morry Weiss Hildee and Gary Weiss Karen and Jeffrey Weiss Rachel and Zev Weiss Sara Hurand and Elie Weiss Irving I. Stone Foundation
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Congratulations to the HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND on their 81st year. Albert & Audrey Ratner
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov to RABBI YITZ AND ROCHELLE FRANK on receiving the Mendy Klein Award. The day school community throughout Cleveland and Ohio owes you a tremendous yasher koach for your efforts making day school affordable to so many children under the School Choice Ohio program. Harley and Rochelle Gross Gary and Cari Gross
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Congratulations to the HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND for their excellence in educating over 7,000 Jewish youth in Cleveland. Mel Waxman Larry and Orly Waxman and Family Yocheved Polonsky and Family Claude and Sharon Memmi and Family Mitchell Waxman INDUSTRIES INC.
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Our very best wishes to the HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND for their excellence in providing for the needs of Cleveland’s youth. Armond and Gayle Waxman Todd and Gregg Waxman Shari and Teddy Goldstein and Family INDUSTRIES INC.
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. 29325 Chagrin Blvd, #100 Pepper Pike, OH 44122 Phone (866) 270-5258 www.premier-realestateinvestments.com B”H Mazel tov to the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland for celebrating 81 years of Torah and excellence. Mazel tov to the Honorees: Rabbi Yitz and Rochelle Frank, For receiving the Mendy Klein Community Service Award. To my dear friend, Rabbi Yitz Frank: You are a true inspiration for all those that know you. You are there to help in all ways possible. Your advice, knowledge, and desire to get the job done comes through in everything you do and every project you take on. It is always a true pleasure working with you. You and your Rebbetzin, should only know of Bracha, Hatzlacha, Nachas, and good health. Thank you for everything and mazel tov on this wonderful honor. Drs. Shaya and Tamara Lempel, For your involvement in almost every community Torah project and learning in the City of Cleveland as well as your great contribution as consultants for Bikur Cholim. Rabbi Maimon Elbaz, For receiving the Alumnus Award and for being a teacher par excellence for many generations of Talmidim who benefited from your dedication and devotion to Jewish Education. and to the staff that is being honored for 25 and 15 years of service. Rebbetzin Miriam Barkin, Mrs. Hudy Neuman, Mrs. Debbie Reinhardt and Ms. Gretchen Shapiro for 25 years of service, and Mrs. Dina Platschek for 15 years of service. מי יתן ותזכו למצוות ותלכו מחיל אל חיל! Anny and Jeff Zuckerman Tami and Yaron Goldberg
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In honor of DRS. SHAYA & TAMARA LEMPEL May Hashem give you health, happiness, and nachas from your families and continue to do great things for Klal Yisroel. Dr. Louis and Chanie Malcmacher Mr. Dovid and Dasi Malcmacher Rabbi Shlomo and Avigayil Malcmacher Rabbi Avrohom and Shana Meystel Rabbi Shmuel and Basya Malcmacher
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In honor of RABBI YITZ & ROCHELLE FRANK whose commitment and dedication to the Jewish community is an inspiration to us all. May Hashem grant you health, happiness, and nachas from your family. Dr. Louis and Chanie Malcmacher Mr. Dovid and Dasi Malcmacher Rabbi Shlomo and Avigayil Malcmacher Rabbi Avrohom and Shana Meystel Rabbi Shmuel and Basya Malcmacher
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In honor of the HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND upon 81 years of excellence in Jewish education. May you go from strength to strength! Malka and Bruce Daskal
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov to the HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND on another successful year. Thank you to the Dessler Family for everything you do to build and strengthen Torah in Cleveland and around the world. Your dedication and selfless service are an inspiration. May you go from strength to strength. With love & appreciation, The Abraham S. Friedman Family Phoenix, AZ
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov to REBBETZIN MIRIAM BARKIN as she celebrates 25 outstanding years in chinuch habanos. May she continue to inspire our family and our community. Mazel tov also to 25 and 15 year veterans MRS. HUDY NEUMAN MRS. DINA PLATSCHEK MRS. DEBBIE REINHARDT AND MS. GRETCHEN SHAPIRO Reuven and Naomi Dessler
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In honor of RABBI BUSEL, RABBI PERMAN and all the CHAVREI HAKOLLEL Thank you for serving as exemplary role models as true b’nei Torah for the bachurim of the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland. You should continue to see much hatzlacha in your Torah and avodah. Yoni & Shoshie Klein
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. To: THE HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND Mazel tov! on the 81st anniversary. May the mission of this beacon of excellent Jewish education continue to shine its bright light. CONGRATULATIONS TO DRS. TAMARA & SHAYA LEMPEL on this well-deserved honor. We are very proud of your dedication to my favorite school and to the Cleveland community. AND TO RABBI YITZ & ROCHELLE FRANK, RABBI MAIMON ELBAZ AND THE STAFF for their outstanding contribution to the school. Atta and Henry Zieleniec
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In honor of OUR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT GRANDPARENTS ר' נפתלי הירצקא בן ר' מנחם משה מרתואשתו רבקה בת ר' יונה ר' חיים ישראל בן ר' מאיר זאב ואשתו מרת אלטע ויטא בת ר' אשר זליג Klein, Jaffa and Halpern families
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Thank you to the wonderful teachers at the HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND who give their all to our children. With much appreciation, Nati, Chany, Riki, Aviva, Sruli, Sari & Esti Klein
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov to all the wonderful Rebbeim, Moros and Teachers of Tziporah, Perri and Batsheva especially Rebbetzin Miriam Barkin, Mrs. Hudy Neuman, Mrs. Debbie Reinhardt and Ms. Gretchen Shapiro for 25 years of service and Mrs. Dina Platschek for her 15 years of service to the Hebrew Academy. Thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of our children. Yoni & Shoshie Klein
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In tribute to the THE MADAV IX FOUNDATION A supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for their outstanding commitment to Jewish education.
BUILDER EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. In tribute to THE HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND upon their 81st anniversary In honor of the KLEIN FAMILY for their commitment to Philanthropy
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PLATINUM EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R CL H GHER MBINGNURTURING CONNECTIONS. INSPIRING LEADERS. Mazel tov to Shaya and Tamara Lempel Your devotion to the school, our shul and the community is exemplary…. You take an active role in any organization you are a part of….. ******************************************* To Yitz & Rochelle Frank, Thank you for all that you do for our community. You go above and beyond… ******************************************* Mazel tov to Rabbi Elbaz on this well-deserved honor. Mark and Miriam Berkowitz Mark S. Berkowitz, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medical Legal Consultant (216) 593-7200