“A People Survives As Long As It Transmits Its Heritage From One Generation To The Next”
2 The Hebrew Academy is witnessing the largest enrollment in the history of the school. Administrators and staff are continuously addressing mounting demands in Judaic and General Studies. Curriculum is constantly revised to address the challenges of contemporary society, modern technology, and state educational requirements. The Academy has instituted innovative programs and secured professionals to address the varied needs of its vast student body on an individualized basis. The Scholarship Campaign provides a vital part of the Academy’s budget and affords the Academy the ability to serve the community while adhering to its mission – to transmit our heritage from generation to generation in a comprehensive, dynamic, and positive way. This year’s Scholarship Campaign Chairs are Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Reuven Dessler, Mr. and Mrs. Amir Jaffa, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klein. The campaign culminates with the school’s 72nd Scholarship Tribute Dinner, to be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in tribute to Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Moerman and Mr. and Mrs. George Weisz. When Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Moerman arrived in Cleveland in 1965 few could have predicted the incredible impact they would have on scores of students and families over the next half century. A musmach of Ner Israel Rabbinical College, Rabbi Shlomo Moerman was a beloved Rebbi and successful Principal of General Studies at the Academy for 35 years. Since his retirement in 2001 he has dedicated his life to studying and teaching Torah and graciously continues to volunteer his time and talents teaching and mentoring Academy students. A graduate of the Bais Yaakov movement, Mrs. Neche Moerman was a Judaic Studies teacher for decades prior to becoming Principal of the Academy’s Beatrice Stone Yavne High School. Mrs. Moerman is an esteemed mechaneches who has deeply impacted and inspired generations of students during her half century tenure at the Academy. Mrs. Moerman has taught hundreds of kallos preparing them for a life of Jewish sanctity. She also co-founded and directs Matan B’Sayser, Cleveland’s premier chesed organization which provides needy families with food and essentials. Rabbi and Mrs. Moerman raised generations of Torah true families. Their children, Academy alumni, follow their ways and have assumed leadership positions in the worlds of chinuch and chesed. The Moermans are role models to their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and to all those whose lives they touch. With the horrors of the past deeply etched in their memories, and the glory and inspiration of their early upbringing a vital component of their mindset, George and Peppi Weisz set upon a journey of remembrance and renewal so that their collective hope be sustained and nurtured by future generations. To them, zachor, “to remember” also meant “to act”. From their hometowns of Kapuvar, Hungary and Chust, Czechoslovakia to Chicago, Illinois and finally, Cleveland, Ohio, m’dor l’ dor; ”from generation to generation” has been the faithful catchphrase of their life’s endeavor. They represent the majesty of “The World That Was” and with the finest of Jewish character traits, they triumphed over its ordeals. As they confronted the most horrific atrocities and while standing in the specter of the blazing fires of the crematorium, they discovered within themselves almost unbelievable veins of courage and strength, which was the result of their dedication to G-d, His Torah and His People. They survived – endured – and reached the summit of Jewish achievement – the overwhelming nachas of seeing banim u’bnei banim oskim baTorah u’bamitzvos,with children and grandchildren who excel in their chosen professions and who remain deeply committed and active in their respective Jewish communities. Through their children, Jeffrey and Linda Bookman of Cleveland and Michael and Chanita Weisz of Columbus, George and Peppi Weisz are the proud forebears of three generations of Hebrew Academy students whom they have imbued with their unequivocal love of Judaism, faith in Hashem and the imperative of Kiddush HaShem. Their children and grandchildren are Hebrew Academy alumni. Their great-grandchildren are students in yeshivos and day schools across the globe including the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland. IN TRIBUTE TO Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Moerman THE LIVING MEMORIAL AWARD Mr. and Mrs. George Weisz SEVENTY-SECOND HEBREW ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN
3 With the steady growth of Beis Chinuch Horav Dessler/ Hebrew Academy of Cleveland and a shortage of space to accommodate its record enrollment, Academy leadership has studied options for growing its physical plant. Recently an exciting announcement was made to the school’s faculty and parent body. The Academy has purchased a 92 acre property that belonged to the historic Oakwood Country Club in Cleveland Heights. This property is situated between the Cleveland Heights, University Heights, and Beachwood Jewish communities. In a communication to faculty and parents, Rabbi Simcha Z. Dessler, Educational Director, and Dr. Louis Malcmacher, President, stated: “The Academy views this acquisition as transformational both for the school and the community.” Currently situated at three campuses in Cleveland Heights, Beachwood, and Lyndhurst, the school leadership looks forward to planning for a promising future. While its planning committee is currently reviewing all options, the Academy intends to keep the South Taylor Road building which opened in 1946 and was renovated extensively so that it now spans a block long building in the center of the Cleveland Heights community. Rabbi Eli Dessler, Financial Director called the plan “a game changer” and added that “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to think about this land and how it can meet the needs of the school and community in the coming years”. “We are working closely with an architect and environmental design consultants to determine the best usage for the entire property. Our first and foremost priority is to create a fabulous twenty first century learning environment for a new generation of children,” added Mr. Amir Jaffa, member of the Strategic Planning Committee. Cleveland Heights Councilman, Mr. Jason Stein, who is a parent of two talmidim at the Academy, said “I am thrilled that the Hebrew Academy will be investing, strengthening and growing their presence in Cleveland Heights for the next generation and beyond. Their student population has been growing and they need to expand...It’s a win win for everybody.” In a phone interview from Yerushalayim, Mr. Ivan Soclof, Immediate Past President and Chairman of the school’s strategic planning committee said that he is very excited about the opportunities that the proposal offers.” I think the Academy has done some amazing things in a somewhat constricted physical plant. Whatever youngsters need will be achievable here”, he said. PLANS FOR A PROMISING FUTURE At the signing of a letter of intent for Hebrew Academy of Cleveland to purchase new property are standing (l-r): Rabbi Eli Dessler, Financial Director; and Board members Mr. Amir Jaffa and Mr. Reuven Dessler. Seated (l-r): Mr. Stephen Hoffman, President of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland ; Dr. Louis Malcmacher, President; and Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Educational Director. Reviewing blueprints are Rabbi Eli Dessler and Mr. Ivan Soclof, Immediate Past President and Chairman of the school’s Strategic Planning Committee.
4 Hebrew Academy delights in reaching out to the community, imparting to our students the importance of being part of a greater Jewish society. During Aseres Yemei Teshuva, through the gift of technology, Yeshiva Ketana and Girls Elementary upper level students join with talmidim around the country to daven for the sick in the greater Jewish community. It continues with our Annual Schach Project at Yeshiva High School; the boys supply a large quantity of fragrant pine bales for the community. This year, eighth graders spent time on chessed shel emes, cleaning up the Lansing Cemetery, an old cemetery in the city of Cleveland. The Jewish Commission on Cemetery Preservation responded with a letter stating: “It was very heartwarming to see the motivation and community spirit of your students.” Seventh and eighth graders at the Sapirstein Campus visit Menorah Park and Montefiore on a monthly basis. They have formed genial relationships with many of the residents. First grade boys walked to the Bikur Cholim House on Shannon Road and presented those residing there with a set of linen creatively decorated by the boys. The class also went to R.H. Myers apartments and shared songs from their recent chumash party. This year second grade boys visited Stone Gardens and entertained the residents. Combining chessed with education, fourth grade girls sewed stuffed dolls and wrote stories for children in the hospital. The dolls and their stories were delivered to Cleveland’s Bikur Cholim who delivered them to children in Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Yavne is proud of its extensive chessed program. On a weekly basis, students volunteer to help local families. The theme of the chessed program this year was, Share the Load, and our volunteers happily spread their youthful and cheerful energy. Yavne also took part in the community-wide challah bake that was part of the Shabbos Project. They measured ingredients, served as table captains and spread good cheer. Yavne High School welcomed Yachad, the National Jewish Council of Disabilities for the first joint event of the year. Yavne students paired with Yachad members for a unique art project and learned how to successfully include and assist others in a fun-filled atmosphere. Yavne’s Vaad Hatzedakah raised over $1,000 at its annual “Toys 4 Toys” campaign. Talmidos purchased and wrapped presents which were auctioned off; the proceeds went to needy children in Israel as well as a family affected by the tragedy in Har Nof and to Menucha v’Simcha, an organization started by Yavne Junior Devorah Greenberger, which offers special Shabbos packages to families with special needs students. Even our kindergartners are learning about chessed. They decorated Jewish Federation of Cleveland tzedaka boxes as they gear up for a life which reaches out beyond themselves to encompass the entire Jewish community. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
5 EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION Over 180 students flock to the Academy’s award-winning Early Childhood Division each day. Their 39 dedicated moros with many years of experience, nonetheless engage in hours of continuing education on a consistent schedule, updating their materials and aligning their curriculum with cutting edge educational practices. Currently, moros are concentrating on the process of using different media to develop the creativity and talents of each student. Also in focus, moros are reexamining the concept of “play” and its importance in developing students socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. The emphasis is on positive interactions, role playing, and teaching basic skills that will enrich the children and prepare them for future success.
6 This year’s theme is Giborei Hashem Osei Divaro, true strength is exhibited by doing the will of Hashem. What better focus than those farmers in Israel who are keeping shmittah, allowing their land to lie fallow during the seventh year and placing their trust in Hashem. Mrs. Gitel Fisher of Yerushalayim, a Hebrew Academy alumna, spoke to the students about how shmittah affects the lives of not only the farmers, but also produce sellers and Israeli homemakers. The girls also appreciated the opportunity of the Kotel video conference as their auditorium was transformed to Yerushalayim. The semester ended with a very successful Mother/ Daughter Melaveh Malkah. Each class presented songs about different aspects of Shabbos and later joined their mothers for a lavish melaveh malkah. All the time spent practicing, and the many selfless volunteers involved created an evening with masterful and touching performances. This evening is an annual event dedicated in memory of Mrs. Beverly Koval, v”g. GIRLS ELEMENTARY
7 The halls of the Yeshiva Ketana are reverberating with the sounds of learning during school and later for after school mishnayos. First graders who just recently proudly received their first chumashim are diligently advancing in their studies. Older talmidim are working on Mishna and Gemara. An early morning Hot Cocoa Club has been started for fifth and sixth grade boys where the boys who come early learn extra mishnayos. All the students are working hard to earn credits and win prizes with the Yeshiva Ketana’s annual BEAM midos program whose goal is to build the Beis Hamikdosh one brick at a time, by developing good midos on a daily basis. Our Kotel Video Conference is an eagerly awaited event each Chanukah. The thrill builds up as students, gathered in our auditorium, are magically transported via video conference to Jerusalem. Enthralled students watch a guide insert tefillos they have written into the crevices of the Kotel. Academy students share Chanukah thoughts with the guide; the conference ends with a hearty rendition of “Acheinu, Beis Yisroel,” echoing feelings of compassion and unity. YESHIVA KETANA
8 This year the community-wide Simchas Beis Hashoeva, was graced with the presence of Rabbi Shlomo Feivel Schustal, Rosh Yeshiva, Neos Yaakov who presented a shiur, followed by spirited dancing, music provided by the Kol Simcha Orchestra. Later, it continued in the sukkah of Rabbi and Mrs. Yissochor Fishman. Former Kollel member, Rabbi Meir Margulies has joined the staff as twelfth grade maggid shiur. Over the years, Rabbi Margulies has hosted high school events in his home and was a popular chavrusa. In addition to the regular night seder, Rabbi Moshe Schottenstein is now presenting a voluntary three times a week seder after Maariv. Kollel members are available to learn b’chavrusa with talmidim before Mincha and help them review for weekly tests. Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld, Rosh Kollel of Torah L.I.F.E. presents a shiur every Thursday morning after davening. Periodic Father/Son learning sessions are a memorable event for all involved. Recently, Mr. Lazar Neuman, a Holocaust survivor and great grandfather of students in the Academy, spoke to talmidim about prewar life in Ungvar, Czechoslovakia. This December 25th, the General Studies Department of the Yeshiva piloted a Career Day and organized an engaging panel of professionals that focused on the myriad professions which young adults may pursue. Panelists, who clearly captured the attention of the student body, were Academy parents Rabbi Raphael Davidovich, Rav, Heights Jewish Center; Mr. David Farkas, in house Labor Attorney, First Energy Corporation; Dr. Ari Mosenkis, Chief of Nephrology, Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Health Care System, Medical Director, Center of Dialysis Care and Partner, Cleveland Kidney and Hypertension Consultants; and Mr. Jeffrey Soclof, President, Coldwell Banker Commercial Emmco Realty. After a dynamic question and answer session, students received a Career Key which matched student’s strengths and interests to various occupations and provided tests, standards and strategies. More importantly, each student left with insight into the professions and an understanding, regardless of occupation, of how to balance any field of accomplishment with a solid commitment to Torah learning and community involvement. Speakers spoke of the opportunities to help others through their chosen professions and the importance of maintaining a kesher with a Rebbi throughout one’s life. We thank the panelists for sharing their time with our talmidim. YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL
9 To many people the crown jewel of a successful Jewish day school is a school based Kollel on its premises. The Academy is fortunate to have its school based Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev, dedicated in memory of the Academy’s venerable Dean, Rabbi Nochum Zev Dessler, km”z. The Kollel is comprised of fifteen full time members who serve as role models, mentors, and chavrusos to our junior and senior high school talmidim. The Kollel members open their hearts and their homes to students, often hosting a Friday night meal or Oneg during the winter or a Seudah Shlishis during the summer. The contributions of the Kollel are not limited to the sometimes life-altering connections forged between a yungerman and a junior or senior high school talmid. The impact of many of the Kollel wives as dedicated teachers and professionals, the infusion of their children in our classrooms, and their integration and involvement in our community is both encouraging and inspiring. The Kollel welcomes its newest member, Rabbi Shlomo Lieberman who relocated to Cleveland with his wife, Nechama and their family. Mrs. Lieberman is an instructor at the Academy’s Beatrice Stone Yavne High School. KOLLEL ATERES NOCHUM ZEV RABBI ELIEZER LEVI, km”z Rabbi Eliezer Levi, an alumnus of prewar Telshe in Lithuania, was a founding member both of Telshe Yeshiva and the Hebrew Academy. A beloved Rosh Mechina at Telshe, he dedicated much of his time to the establishment and development of the Academy. In the summer of 1942, Rabbi Levi joined Rabbi Nochum Zev Dessler, km”z, in canvassing Cleveland’s Jewish community to recruit students; this was at a time when day school education was an unheard of concept. Over the years his association with the Academy grew; his wife, Mrs. Miriam Levi, v”g, taught at the school, his children were enrolled, and he visited the school regularly to administer bechinos. He served as a member of the Academy’s Vaad Hachinuch for over half a century. He will be missed by generations of students who were deeply inspired by him. lurc urfz hvh
Students rallied around the GO theme this year – chayim l’maaleh l’maskil – rally your talents to have an uplifting year and reach new heights. Mishmeres heads unveiled a creative program to watch the words we speak and the effect they have on others. The leaders of the chessed program emphasized the need to share the load with others. They placed each student in a variety of chessed opportunities. Students are taking part in a new program of Friday night shiurim in the homes of their teachers. Students review the parsha and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in their teachers’ homes. Recently, the Junior High enjoyed a wonderful Shabbaton which took place on the Yavne Campus. High School students gathered for their annual Shabbaton in the Embassy Suites of Beachwood where the glow of Shabbos energy and spirit of the talmidos illuminated the halls and inspired all in attendance. Nationally renowed lecturer Rebbetzin Mrs. Rochel Lubin inspired the seniors with her heartfelt words. YAVNE HIGH SCHOOL 10
11 The General Studies Department is in the forefront of nationwide educational initiatives. One, the Balanced Literacy program is a reading program where students are instructed in various modalities with multiple text types. Students are taught through large group direct instruction, guided reading, small group exploration, and individual conferencing. Students read various genres including fiction and nonfiction, novels, expository texts, media print, and leveled short stories. Another, Professional Learning Communities are conferences where, on a monthly basis, grade-level teachers reassess curriculum, share expertise and discuss challenges. Also, project based learning ideas are offered to enhance the curriculum. A group of fifth and sixth grade boys learned about the physics of simple machines and then built a catapult from the planning stage to the design stage and the test stage. “It is an honor joining the talented and dedicated staff here in Hebrew Academy,” writes Dr. Yoel Schwartz, the new General Studies Principal. “It is a pleasure building on the undertakings that Mrs.Tehillah Stelzer began last year such as expanding the successful Writer’s Workshop Program to all grades. We have also added enrichment opportunities for the boys and girls departments and continue to highlight a student-centered approach to education.” Farm-to-School Program Grant Awarded to Fourth Graders The Ohio Department of Education, Office for Child Nutrition has awarded a Farm-to-School grant to our fourth grade students. The grant provides funds for plant materials and a culminating trip. Students planted a variety of beans and herbs. The class grew radishes and carrots in special containers where they could view root growth. The grant culminates with a trip to Lake Farmpark where students will be able to take part in the multi-layered process by which wheat is crushed and made into flour, cheese is processed, honey is refined, and the cream from milk that they have milked from cows is churned into ice cream. This grant provides an opportunity for students to appreciate the miracles of nature and better understand the lamed tes melachos they are learning in the morning. GENERAL STUDIES
Amid both shock and sadness, the first week of school brought the unfortunate passing of one of our students, Basya Berkovich, v”g. In an email communication to parents the same evening, Rabbi Dessler wrote that “Basya joined our school last year as a sixth grader when the Berkovich family relocated from Columbus to Cleveland. At the Academy she found a wonderful sense of belonging and friends whose company she enjoyed. Basya endeared herself to friends and teachers alike. Our hearts and tefillos go out to the Berkovich family during this difficult time in their lives.” The letter also provided guidance to parents. Yavne’s Yom Iyun for the Aseres Yemei Teshuva was dedicated in Basya’s memory. The program included a speech by Elisheva (Berkovich) Halle who shared inspirational memories of her sister. The girls accepted a school wide kabbalah and the Berkovich family presented each girl with an Artscroll siddur of some of the important tefillos of Yom Kippur. For Chanukah, the Berkovich family presented a Shabbos or Yom Tov dvd containing uplifting songs to each family in grades 1-6 as a zechus and aliyah for Basya’s neshama. Basya will continue to be missed by all those whose lives she touched. BASYA RIVKA BERKOVICH, v”g Our Bigs and Littles is an innovative, proactive mentoring program that pairs girls in elementary school with graduates and young married women who provide positive and caring role models for the younger girls. In celebration of the tenth anniversary of this program, Mr. Charlie Harary, an internationally recognized motivational speaker, spoke on “Finding your Mission in Life” for the men and women in our community. Approximately 500 people attended the event and benefitted from this inspirational evening. BIGS AND LITTLES CELEBRATE A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE l-r: Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Mr. Charlie Harary, Rabbi Eli Dessler, Dr. Louis Malcmacher 12
PTA It is always a source of great pride to watch parents partner with teachers and administration, expending hours of energy and skill to enhance our school. This year the PTA organized welcoming baskets for new families and organized a successful melave malkah for our mothers. They arranged a concert with renowned entertainer Simcha Leiner who regaled a large community audience. PTA spearheaded a Tzizit Campaign; students raised funds so that IDF soldiers in Israel could receive sturdy camouflaged tzitzit and thus maintain their halachic responsibility in a comfortable way. Under the direction of PTA Presidium, Mrs. Malkie Traube and Mrs. Ruti Wolf, PTA also organized our annual Chanukah Delights where kindergarten and the Hebrew Academy Boys Choir delighted an overflow audience of parents and friends. Many of the Yavne graduates currently attending seminaries in Israel, recently gathered for a reunion. Mr. Akiva Pollack, a first responder for Magen David Adom in Israel spoke about how he was one of the first responders to the Har Nof massacre and how his own life was saved by the Druze policeman who was killed. Mr. Pollack ended with a message to the students that they use all their energy to concentrate on their teffilos while davening. 13 YAVNE GRADUATES IN ISRAEL
UPSHERINS (l-r) Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Educational Director; Rabbi Yitz Frank, Ohio Director, Agudath Israel of America; Ms. Sue Cosmo, Ohio Department of Education during a visit to our school. u Mazal tov to all the families who have shared this milestone with the talmidim of the Yeshiva Ketana. Among the many celebrations that we happily hosted, there were four upsherins from third generation Academy families. 1. The Gutman Family 2. The Abraham/Neiman Families 3. The Berkowitz/Farkas Families 4. The Dessler / Jacobs Families 1 2 3 Morah Tova Rottenberg (l) accepts the Jewish Education Center’s Steiger Family Education Grant for excellence in teaching from Mrs. Suri Goldman (r) Chair of Awards Committee at the JECC annual meeting this month. In her acceptance speech, Mrs. Rottenberg expressed: “My family’s connection with the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland goes back more than 70 years when the late Rabbi N. W. Dessler knocked on doors on his own wedding day with my grandfather, the late Rabbi E.M. Bloch in order to enroll children at the Academy. I am proud to teach in a school that was founded with such self sacrifice and, to this day, is driven by a sense of mission to offer as many children as possible the gift of an incredible Jewish education”. 14
ENGAGEMENTS / MARRIAGES Yeshaya Hefter to Ariella Naamat Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Malkiel Hefter and Mrs. Leah Hefter Esther Matitia to Chananya Graber Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Avraham Matitia Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Schottenstein and Mrs. Edith Matitia Avrohom Tzvi Plotnik to Chaya Goldenberg Mazal Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Naftali Plotnik and Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Abraham Nechama Raizel Gelerinter to Mordechai Shmuel Blau Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Laivy Gelerinter and Mrs. Pearl Elaine Gelerinter Moshe Matanya Rothner to Michal Chava Gilboa Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Rothner and Dr. and Mrs. David Rothner Yehudis Katz to Bentzion Seidman Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel Y. Katz and Rebbetzin Soroh Ita Katz Tzvi Shlomo Fordonski to Bashi Levin Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel Mordechai Fordonski and Mrs. Florence Spero Kayla Lever to Yehuda Shugarman Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. David Lever Chaya Wilks to Shneur Kushner Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Dovid Wilks, Mrs. Rivky Wilks and Mr. and Mrs. Zev Kushner Nechama Bayla Appelbaum to Getzel Setnik Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Boruch Appelbaum and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Setnik Shani Jaffa to E.B. Schabes Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Amir Jaffa and Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Klein Chaim Orelowitz to Rochel Raveh Mazal tov to Mrs. Julie Orelowitz Leah Fuchs to Robert Zak Mazal tov to Mr. Shimon Fuchs Bentzy Appel to Nechama Raizy Marlowe Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Appel and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Males Ronit Steinberg to Danny Newmark Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. David Steinberg and Mrs. Hannah Porath Meir Freund to Shani Klagsbrun Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Moishe Freund Eli Howitt to Racheli Zwick Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Ramiel Howitt Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Zwick and Mr. and Mrs. David Zwick Talia Mendenhall to Zack Katz Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs.Yisroel Mendenhall Mr. and Mrs. Ben Katz and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Weiser Gabriella Waxman to Ari Witkes Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Waxman, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Waxman, Mr. and Mrs. Yechezkel Witkes, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Katz, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bernzweig Talia Lautman to Yaakov Borenstein Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Lautman Chana Z. Einstadter to Yaakov Newman Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Tzvi Einstadter Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Einstadter and Rabbi and Mrs. Sholom Shapiro BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Doron Bennett (girl) Mazal tov to Mrs. Arelene Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Herskovitz Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Elazer Cohen (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Chaim Goodman Rabbi and Mrs. Hillel Drazin (girl) Mr. and Mrs. Meir Weinheber (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jay Steingroot Rabbi and Mrs. Ezra Farouzan (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Dov Belsky (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Heifetz Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai Heifetz and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davidovits Rabbi and Mrs. Reuven Rodin (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Stan Fireman Mr. and Mrs. Yehuda Berman (boy) Mazal tov to Mrs. Rochel Berman Mr. and Mrs. Dovid Sauber (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Sroy Levitansky Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Gluck (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Leibel Scheinbaum and Rabbi Shmuel Gluck Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Blech (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Morry Blech Mr. and Mrs. Shimeon Weiner Mrs. Shari Blech and Mr. and Mrs. Julio Ejbszyc Mr. and Mrs. Yossi Ireland (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Gershon Ireland and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Atkin Rabbi and Mrs. Yanky Rosenberg (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Smilovitz and Mr. and Mrs. David Smilovitz Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Burnstein (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Naphtali Burnstein Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kaminski (boy) ALUMNI NACHAS 15
Rabbi & Mrs. Chanina Hefter (girl) Mazel tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Malkiel Hefter and Mrs. Leah Hefter Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Chaim Hefter (girl) Mazel tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Malkiel Hefter Rabbi and Mrs. Zev Reifman Mrs. Leah Hefter and Rabbi Calman Fishman Mr. and Mrs. Shmueli Brown (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Brown Rabbi and Mrs. Shuey Saks (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Elozor Saks and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Rabbi and Mrs. Nussi Dessler (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Eli Dessler and Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Goldstein (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Wein and Rabbi and Mrs. Yechezkel Munk Mr. and Mrs. Sam Krichevsky (boy) Mazal tov Mrs. Sharona Grunspan Mr. and Mrs. Betzalel LaBrie (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe LaBrie and Mr. and Mrs. Fred LaBrie Mr. and Mrs. Josh Mendelson (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lipman Mr. and Mrs. Sam Zibman (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Gerald Porath and Mrs. Hannah Porath Dr. and Mrs. Menachem Davis (boy) Rabbi and Mrs. Aaron Yoel Kushner (boy) Dr. and Mrs. Yonatan Spolter (boy) Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyohu Gold (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gold Rabbi and Mrs. Schneur Greenes (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Pinchos Klahr Rabbi and Mrs. Pinchas Landis (girl) Mr. and Mrs. David Schuldenfrei (boy) Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Morgenstern (boy) Mazal tov to Mrs. Paula Feigenbaum Rabbi and Mrs. Elozor Freedman (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Freedman Rabbi and Mrs. Yisroel Moshe Mann (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Elazar Mann and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Rabbi and Mrs. Fishel Bernstein (girl) Mazal tov to Mrs. Mimi Solomon Rabbi and Mrs. Dov Halle (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Simcha Mann Dr. and Mrs. Avrohom Halle and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Ribiat (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Meisels and Rabbi Yosef Meisels Rabbi and Mrs. Isaac Lever (girl) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. David Lever Mr. and Mrs. Michael Feig (girl) Mazal tov to Mrs. Ruth Feig Mr. and Mrs. David Farkas (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Mark Berkowitz Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Drucker (girl) Mr. and Mrs. Dovi Schwartz ( boy) Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Schwartz and Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz BAR MITZVAS Mr. and Mrs. Aharon Denton and Chayim Mr. and Mrs. Gedalya Ishakis and Yaakov Rabbi and Mrs. Yakov Rappaport and Yosef Mr. and Mrs. Yoni Klein and Simcha Rabbi and Mrs. Tzvi Maimon and Avrumi Mr. and Mrs. Shia Levin and Chayim Tzvi Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Choueka and Avigdor “A People Survives As Long As It Transmits Its Heritage From One Generation To The Next” NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND 1860 South Taylor Road Cleveland, Ohio 44118 Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Educational Director: RABBI SIMCHA DESSLER Financial Director: RABBI ELI DESSLER President: DR. LOUIS J. MALCMACHER Immediate Past President: IVAN A. SOCLOF Board Vice Chairman: MELVIN WAXMAN Editor: MRS. SELMA HELLMAN HEBREW ACADEMY NEWS • TEVET, 5775 • JANUARY, 2015 kfgraphics Design by KF Graphics • 216.421.8520 www.hac1.org 216-321-5838 1860 South Taylor Road