(continued on page 2 79th Scholarship Tribute Dinner 2022 t was with a sense of gratitude and amazement that this year’s Scholarship Tribute Dinner was held, for the first time, in the Freschl Auditorium and Immerman Gym at our new building. The event was beautiful, elegant, heartwarming and enjoyable. Tribute was paid to the memory of Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler; the Alumnus Award was presented to Mr. Henry Zieleniec; and Heshy and Sima Neiman accepted the Mendy Klein Community Service Award. Academy in Action I TAMMUZ 5782 / JULY 2022 Building Futures. Growing Worlds.
2 // Academy in Action (continued from page 1) Chaired by Dr. Louis Malcmacher, attendees were addressed by Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld, Mr. Dan Zelman, Mr. Gary Gross and Rabbi Simcha Dessler. The HAC Boys Choir, under the direction of Rabbi Shmuel Yaakov Mann and Mr. Avi Lampert, did a fantastic job. A surprise musical tribute to Rebbetzin Dessler was tendered by HAC fathers and sons: Avi and Tzvi Lampert, Josh and Shimmy Bookman, and Rabbi Shmuel Yaakov and Meir Mann. The Dinner also paid tribute to veteran staff members who have served with distinction for 25 or 15 years: Mrs. Libby Feifer, Mrs. Rochel Lax, Mrs. Chumee Mann, and Mrs. Chava Sasha Blech, Mrs. Tova Chaya Levitansky, Mrs. Ruti Goldstein, and Miss Sima Schneider. Our appreciation is extended to all those who ensured the success of this memorable evening: dinner hosts, Josh and Daniella Botnick and Rabbi Menachem and Elana Tenenbaum; the finance office personnel, Mr. Moshe Greenberg and team; Mr. Yosef Aryeh Greenberger; and our faculty and parents who made the effort to be there together! A N N U A L S C H O L A R S H I P T R I B U T E D I N N E R B U I L D I N G F U T U R E S · G R O W I N G W O R L D S
4 // Academy in Action Academy in Action Our youngest division is thriving in our new Oakwood Campus. They love the big classrooms, their own lunchroom, huge indoor and outdoor climbing areas, the sensory room, and the outdoor playground. Spring was a busy time as students, even after the many fantastic Pesach projects were taken home and extensively used by the children at the Pesach Seder. Shavuos flowers and many versions of Har Sinai were cut and colored. Graduations emphasized the theme of Hodu LaHashem Ki Tov; the Early Childhood Division experienced a year of growth and achievements due to the tremendous efforts of moros and the administration of the Academy. Early Childhood
Academy in Action // 5 Kindergarten The hands-on learning process continues in our vibrant kindergarten where the emphasis is on imparting knowledge and inculcating midos tovos in the students. Social skills are emphasized as all five classes filled their bucket filler charts with lots of notes received for being good friends and considering the feelings of others. Student haggadahs provided children with the tools to partake actively in the Pesach Seder. Har Sinai table centerpieces helped give students an appreciation for the Torah that was given to all of us. Meanwhile, aleph bais was mastered. Spring brought the annual caterpillar metamorphosis spectacle as students observed and documented their very own caterpillars and watched them emerge as beautiful butterflies. Perhaps this activity is a fitting metaphor for this Division where our youngest students “morph” into true and proud Jewish stars! This metamorphosis was again highlighted during the many siddur parties when students joyously received their first siddurim.
6 // Academy in Action The atmosphere was electric as students learned and progressed in the new campus. Succos may be well over, but that did not stop fourth graders from creating Sukkah Fairs in conjunction with their mastery of Maseches Sukkah. Fifth graders were winners of the National Shomrei Halashon raffle. Sixth graders completed Perek Hakones in Gemara and celebrated with fathers and grandfathers who joined on a Sunday morning to learn b’chavrusa and share a deluxe breakfast. Talmidim once again researched and presented their gedolim projects and promised to work on lessons they had learned from their respective gedolim. Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld, Rav, Ahavas Yisroel, and Rosh Kollel, Kollel Torah L.I.F.E. spoke to sixth graders and introduced a new tefillah initiative, the Shnayim Mikra program. During an interactive presentation about Eretz Yisrael, talmidim took a virtual tour of the land and its mekomos hakedoshim. The Rosh Chodesh Sivan assembly included a yedios kelalios song teaching about the measurements used in the times of the Mishna and Gemara plus the previous yedios kelalios songs learned throughout the year. A state-of-the-art Innovation Lab complements the General Studies curriculum. The Hebrew Academy has partnered with the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE) to continue supporting efforts to provide quality STEM programming. The Drone Olympics, hosted by our school, was a one-day event that challenged students to navigate a drone through an intricate obstacle course. One team was actually able to complete the entire obstacle course and successfully land the drone onto the final landing pad! Yeshiva Ketana
Academy in Action // 7 Junior High School A new initiative, encouraged by Roshei Yeshiva and principals, was the first annual Bnei Aliya Asifa, hosted by the Cleveland community. This initiative involved seventh grades across three Midwest regions; talmidim met at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky for an inspiring and fun filled program of Torah, chizuk, aliya, and introspection. Students learned the laws of shmittah and heard the inspiring story of Doron Tueg, an Israel farmer who is observing shmittah for the first time in his life. In an effort to teach students how to present their divrei Torah, a speech contest featured tips by Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Menahel. The event was judged by Rabbi Naphtali Burnstein, Rav, Young Israel of Greater Cleveland; Rabbi Nissim Abrin, Rav, Bais Avrohom, and Rabbi Moshe Marcovich, Director of Development. The Junior High boys showcased their innovative and technological skills at an Evening of Inspiration held during the winter at the Oakwood Campus. Students presented a large variety of products that were created using the techniques of project-based learning. Project-based learning continued throughout the year with much elaboration of previous topics. At the final display students showed the results of their study of the animals mentioned in the Torah, woodworking, and learning how to play the guitar, drums and piano.
8 // Academy in Action Girls Elementary Creative methods of teaching skills is one of the hallmarks of this Division. Younger classes learned aleph beis script by decorating their own cookies with their Hebrew names in their best handwriting. Other students used the days of Sefiras HaOmer to fill special “Thank You Hashem” notebooks with paragraphs on hakaras hatov. A siyum on part of Sefer Yehoshua took its cue from the Navi and featured a Chinese Auction that brought home the idea of the goral that Yehoshua drew in the perakim they learned. A live presentation from Eretz Yisrael gave students the opportunity to connect and learn about the country. And, as always, the Annual Lamed Tes Melachos Fair dazzled parents with its thorough presentation of the work that is forbidden on Shabbos. STEM projects abound. For example, students built a Revolutionary War Escape Room that involved cracking codes, detective finds, and much team work. The highlight of the year was Showcase Day, May 24. Students presented project-based displays. Grade One focused on careers; Grade Two presented playground design ideas; Grade Three focused on healthy choices/living; Grade Four created Ohio’s Futuristic Museum; Grade Five researched future careers that make a difference; and Grade Six created islands in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Academy in Action // 9 The second semester started off with a bang. Two sold-out performances enjoyed the singing, dancing, drama, and amazing props of this year’s production. Over one hundred girls earned an overnight trip for completing the Annual Tech Challenge. Student activities included a Machane Yavne Talent Show; Counting the Miles Markers for Jr. High; All Our Stars Program from the Chesed Committee; a program called G.I.F.T., Gaining Inspiration for Tefillah; the first formal debate by the Yavne Debate Team; Lag B’Omer at Camp Whitewood; and a basketball team trip to meet Bais Yaakov of Cincinnati, share divrei Torah, sportsmanship, and achdus. Color War teams were Bein Adam LaMakom and Bein Adam L’chavero and taught the importance of both aspects of avodas Hashem. In partnership with Yavne, representatives from the national office of the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE) set up a Drone Olympics for the ninth grade STEM students and taught the girls SCRATCH coding. Eighth Graders, who travelled to Columbus for their graduation trip, visited the Holocaust Memorial and Mohican State Park. The highlight of their trip, arranged by Rabbi Yitz Frank, Executive Director, Agudath Israel of Ohio was a special tour of many chambers in the Senate usually closed to the public. Yavne High School
JACK, JOSEPH AND MORTON MANDEL FOUNDATION MENDY ז״ל & ITA KLEIN STANLEY KNAPP ז״ל FRANCES SENSER TIM BEYER REUVEN & NAOMI DESSLER THANK YOU TO OUR LEADERSHIP SUPPORTERS FOR MAKING OUR DREAM A REALITY! (In Formation) ROBERT IMMERMAN IVAN & MARILYN SOCLOF JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND DAVID AND INEZ MYERS FOUNDATION KANGESSER FOUNDATION DAVID & HEDY ADLER DANIEL & ALIZA GOTTESMAN HARLEY & ROCHELLE GROSS GARY & CARI GROSS BILL & ANITA HELLER MADAV IX FOUNDATION OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND DR. LOUIS & CHANIE MALCMACHER & FAMILY NATHAN & SYLVIA POLLACK SIDNEY & ע״ה PHYLLIS REISMAN & FAMILY RUTHIE & SAM SALAMON RAQUEL WOLF & FAMILY HENRY & ATA ZIELENIEC DR. SHMUEL & MONICA GOLDSTEIN CENTER FOR INITIATIVES IN JEWISH EDUCATION MORDECHAI & PENINNAH LIPTON HILLEL & SHANI MOERMAN ANDY & ISA LEFKOWITZ DAVID & ELANA POLLACK DR. ALAN & DEBBIE SCHLESINGER WULIGER FOUNDATION TIM & SANDY WULIGER JEFF & ANNY ZUCKERMAN YARON & TAMMY GOLDBERG DONNY & KETTI ZIGDON ATARA (SHIRA) ZOLTY & FAMILY SAPIRSTEIN, STONE, WEISS FOUNDATION SHMUEL & DINA HALPERN AMIR & EDNA JAFFA NATI & CHANY KLEIN YONI & SHOSHI KLEIN DRS. MICHAEL & BRENDA ALTOSE MOSHE & CHANNI BERTRAM DANIEL & MIMI ELEFF FRIEDMAN FAMILY PHOENIX, ARIZONA CHAIM & CHAYA KAUFMAN STEPHEN & AMY HOFFMAN RABBI MOSHE & ROCHEL MARCOVICH DR. PINCHAS & MICHAL MIKHLI DAVID & RUTH MOSKOWITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION ASHER & LEATRICE ז״ל RABINSKY RABBI AVROHOM & LINDA BENSOUSSAN AVI & HUDI SPIRA SENDER TRAUBE GARY & DIANE WAXMAN AVRAHAM & TOVA WEINER CLIFFORD & LINDA WOLF DONNA YANOWITZ GENE MESH DR. MOSHE & SYDNEY HARRIS AVRAHAM & EVA BACKENROTH DR. MARK & MIRIAM BERKOWITZ BRUCE & MALKA DASKAL RABBI SHIMON & SHIRLEY FRANKEL GROSS, LUNDNER, NEWMAN FAMILIES HIRSH & DEENA HENFIELD DR. AVI & CHAYA ROCHEL KORN LEIB & LINDA KOYFMAN DR. SHLOMO & ALIZA KOYFMAN DR. MORRIS & TOVA MANDEL PETER & SUSI MEISEL DRS. YEHUDA & RACHEL SALAMON ALAN & LISA SCHABES RONNIE & ALIZZA SHULMAN & ז״ל MANNY SYDELLE SPERO CHARITABLE FUND AVI & AYELET RIVKA YUSPEH DR. MICHAEL & TOBY ELEFF KOSTIA & ALIZA FELDMAN DR. HOWARD & SURI GOLDMAN MATTHEW & BETH KALIFF HYMIE & MARCIA KELLER BINYOMIN & TZIPPY KISS DRS. SHAYA & TAMARA LEMPEL OSHIE & RECHAMA JACOBOVITCH NORMAN SPERO DAY SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND PNC FOUNDATION HARVEY SHIFRIN DRS. YOAV & YAEL TAUB MARCELO & MICHELE WEISS MENASHE & MIRA WEISS DAVID & LESLIE SEIGER DR. DAVID & ESTHER KELLER JOSH & DANIELLA BOTNICK RABBI CHAIM SIMCHA & SURI ELIAS AARON & DARLA HANDLER MS. DEENA NORMAN MITCHELL & KYLA SCHNEIDER DR. RAPHAEL & RIVKI SILVER GERALD ZAHLER JEFF & ADINA SOCLOF RICHARD & DAPHNE SOCLOF AARON & COURTNEY EVENCHIK SAM & FANNIE ROSE
JACK, JOSEPH AND MORTON MANDEL FOUNDATION MENDY ז״ל & ITA KLEIN STANLEY KNAPP ז״ל FRANCES SENSER TIM BEYER REUVEN & NAOMI DESSLER THANK YOU TO OUR LEADERSHIP SUPPORTERS FOR MAKING OUR DREAM A REALITY! (In Formation) ROBERT IMMERMAN IVAN & MARILYN SOCLOF JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND DAVID AND INEZ MYERS FOUNDATION KANGESSER FOUNDATION DAVID & HEDY ADLER DANIEL & ALIZA GOTTESMAN HARLEY & ROCHELLE GROSS GARY & CARI GROSS BILL & ANITA HELLER MADAV IX FOUNDATION OF JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND DR. LOUIS & CHANIE MALCMACHER & FAMILY NATHAN & SYLVIA POLLACK SIDNEY & ע״ה PHYLLIS REISMAN & FAMILY RUTHIE & SAM SALAMON RAQUEL WOLF & FAMILY HENRY & ATA ZIELENIEC DR. SHMUEL & MONICA GOLDSTEIN CENTER FOR INITIATIVES IN JEWISH EDUCATION MORDECHAI & PENINNAH LIPTON HILLEL & SHANI MOERMAN ANDY & ISA LEFKOWITZ DAVID & ELANA POLLACK DR. ALAN & DEBBIE SCHLESINGER WULIGER FOUNDATION TIM & SANDY WULIGER JEFF & ANNY ZUCKERMAN YARON & TAMMY GOLDBERG DONNY & KETTI ZIGDON ATARA (SHIRA) ZOLTY & FAMILY SAPIRSTEIN, STONE, WEISS FOUNDATION SHMUEL & DINA HALPERN AMIR & EDNA JAFFA NATI & CHANY KLEIN YONI & SHOSHI KLEIN DRS. MICHAEL & BRENDA ALTOSE MOSHE & CHANNI BERTRAM DANIEL & MIMI ELEFF FRIEDMAN FAMILY PHOENIX, ARIZONA CHAIM & CHAYA KAUFMAN STEPHEN & AMY HOFFMAN RABBI MOSHE & ROCHEL MARCOVICH DR. PINCHAS & MICHAL MIKHLI DAVID & RUTH MOSKOWITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION ASHER & LEATRICE ז״ל RABINSKY RABBI AVROHOM & LINDA BENSOUSSAN AVI & HUDI SPIRA SENDER TRAUBE GARY & DIANE WAXMAN AVRAHAM & TOVA WEINER CLIFFORD & LINDA WOLF DONNA YANOWITZ GENE MESH DR. MOSHE & SYDNEY HARRIS AVRAHAM & EVA BACKENROTH DR. MARK & MIRIAM BERKOWITZ BRUCE & MALKA DASKAL RABBI SHIMON & SHIRLEY FRANKEL GROSS, LUNDNER, NEWMAN FAMILIES HIRSH & DEENA HENFIELD DR. AVI & CHAYA ROCHEL KORN LEIB & LINDA KOYFMAN DR. SHLOMO & ALIZA KOYFMAN DR. MORRIS & TOVA MANDEL PETER & SUSI MEISEL DRS. YEHUDA & RACHEL SALAMON ALAN & LISA SCHABES RONNIE & ALIZZA SHULMAN & ז״ל MANNY SYDELLE SPERO CHARITABLE FUND AVI & AYELET RIVKA YUSPEH DR. MICHAEL & TOBY ELEFF KOSTIA & ALIZA FELDMAN DR. HOWARD & SURI GOLDMAN MATTHEW & BETH KALIFF HYMIE & MARCIA KELLER BINYOMIN & TZIPPY KISS DRS. SHAYA & TAMARA LEMPEL OSHIE & RECHAMA JACOBOVITCH NORMAN SPERO DAY SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND PNC FOUNDATION HARVEY SHIFRIN DRS. YOAV & YAEL TAUB MARCELO & MICHELE WEISS MENASHE & MIRA WEISS DAVID & LESLIE SEIGER DR. DAVID & ESTHER KELLER JOSH & DANIELLA BOTNICK RABBI CHAIM SIMCHA & SURI ELIAS AARON & DARLA HANDLER MS. DEENA NORMAN MITCHELL & KYLA SCHNEIDER DR. RAPHAEL & RIVKI SILVER GERALD ZAHLER JEFF & ADINA SOCLOF RICHARD & DAPHNE SOCLOF AARON & COURTNEY EVENCHIK SAM & FANNIE ROSE
The Kollel is constantly seeking to create beneficial partnerships with talmidim. This year the Kollel formed two new opportunities with the Boys Junior High. Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev members formed a chabura on Hilchos Shabbos led by Rabbi Eliyahu Machlis on Erev Shabbos, and a second program on Shabbos afternoon that features 45-minute chavrusahs led by Rabbi Ahron Simcha Baum; both initiatives held at Congregation Zichron Chaim in Beachwood, Ohio. Dial-A-Rebbe, the brainchild of Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev’s Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Resnick, is a national resource for students to gain access to a Rebbi as needed for homework or support – anytime. The innovative program was featured recently in the national Mishpacha and Ami periodicals. The Academy’s school-based Kollel provides our Junior High and High School talmidim with chavrusos and mentors throughout the year. 12 // Academy in Action Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev The Norman Family Hachnosas Sefer Torah The Mendy and Ita Klein Campus and its Simon and Rose Mandel Building were full of simcha, singing and excitement as a new Sefer Torah was welcomed into the Academy. The first and second grade boys each made a special flag for the simcha. The Yeshiva Ketana and the Boys Junior High School joined the procession, and it will be etched in their minds for many years to come. When the Sefer Torah entered the new building, it was greeted by the other Sifrei Torah and continued to the Freschl Auditorium for more dancing. In a beautiful display of achdus and kavod HaTorah, each grade danced around their Rabbeim as they held the Sifrei Torah and were able to experience the simcha personally. We are humbled that Ms. Deena Norman, the mother of our own Rabbi Moshe Marcovich and grandmother of multiple Academy families, has chosen to donate the Sefer Torah to the Academy in memory of her parents z”l in such a meaningful way.
Academy in Action // 13 We are always honored and delighted by the many important speakers and guests that visit our school. The venerated Rabbi Shmuel Avigdor Feivelson of Tzefas visited our school. Rabbi Elya Brudny, Rosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva and member, Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah spoke of the magnificence and scope of the Hebrew Academy and urged the boys to remember, “who you are and what you are.” Rabbi Yaakov Bender, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah, Far Rockaway addressed the talmidim of the Yeshiva Ketana and Junior High School. He spoke to the boys about the importance of Torah in their lives and the importance of kindness to peers, and spent some extra time with the Junior High. Rabbi Lipa Geldwirth, Rav, Khal Kol Torah, Brooklyn, New York, marbitz Torah, Yeshiva Torah Temimah spoke with the Junior High talmidim. Rabbi Shaul Dolinger, Rosh Yeshiva, Kiryat Chinuch Labonim, Ashdod, Eretz Yisrael shared meshalim and stories with our talmidim. Rabbi David Ozeri, Rav, Yad Yosef Torah Institute, Brooklyn, New York addressed the boys about the concept of ki hem chayenu, Torah is our life. Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Drazin, father of fourth grade veteran mechanech, Rabbi Hillel Drazin is currently living in Eretz Yisrael. He spoke to the boys about the gift of living in Eretz Yisrael and the importance of kibbud av v’em. Rabbi Dovid Sapirman, Ani Maamin Foundation, a noted educator and lecturer, shared an insightful presentation focused on niflaos haBorei and the wisdom behind all facets of Creation. Dr. Baruch Fertel, Academy parent and Director of Emergency Medicine at Cleveland Clinic spoke about health, wellbeing, and responsible living. Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren addressed the students in grades 4-6. He spoke about the city’s 101 year history. Mayor Seren is the first elected Mayor of Cleveland Heights. The Academy was pleased to host Dr. Elizabeth Kirby, Superintendent of the Cleveland Heights/University Heights Board of Education and Mrs. Malia Lewis, President of the School Board. The guests were delighted to visit the Academy’s new Klein Campus, meet our leadership, hear about our philosophy, vision, and programs and visit classrooms. Our Visitors
14 // Academy in Action Yavne Students Win National Award in Engineering Three students, competing against 1,000 students and four hundred projects, presented their project at the National CIJE Innovation Day at the American Dream Mall, New Jersey and brought home a trophy for second place in Engineering Design. A professional development evening featured nationally acclaimed Larry Thompson, author of Roadmap to Responsibility and Give ‘em Five. Thompson’s approach is to change traditional discipline models into ones that nurture a responsible climate and more responsible students. In conjunction with the Academy’s professional development program, the New York-based Consortium of Jewish Education brought a cadre of national principals to be trained by Mr. Thompson and by the Academy. Long a national training ground for aspiring educators, the Academy was selected as the host school to train principals from Detroit, Silver Springs, Philadelphia, South Bend, Waterbury, Houston, Montreal, Calgary and Santiago, Chile. On Tuesday morning, the visiting educators were addressed by Rabbi Simcha Dessler, and delegates networked with Academy principals, toured the school’s new Klein Campus, observed best practices and visited vibrant classrooms. This was an opportune time to connect with Jewish educators around the world. Professional Development and Principal Training The Mesibas Siddur, always a highly emotional occasion, was extra special this year due to the participation of five generations of the Katz/Weiser/Roth family. Mrs. Charlotte Roth, great-great grandmother of Noah Katz, showed Rabbi Dessler the numbers on her arm and expressed that she is a survivor of Auschwitz. Mrs. Roth pointed to her great great grandson and said, “This child is my trophy.” Mrs. Roth’s presence at the event was an inspiring expression of Am Yisroel Chai and the continuity of our mesorah against all odds. M’Dor L’Dor
Academy in Action // 15 The theme of our annual auction was the uniqueness of air balloons that fly peacefully through the air. Piloted by dedicated teachers and staff, our students are given the tools to navigate life’s many pathways. This fabulous virtual fundraiser was possible due to the tireless efforts of those who ensured the success of the Virtual Auction: Mrs. Chani Berner, Mrs. Sara Farkas, Mrs. Beth Kaliff, Mrs. Chaya Rochel Korn, Mrs. Tammy Post, Mrs. Debbie Schlesinger and Mrs. Yehudis Weiss. HAC Chinese Auction After-school enrichment programs enable students to expand on their interests and talents. Afterschool Mishnayos and the Hebrew Academy Boys Choir have been longstanding constants in this area. This year other programs that were offered were hockey for the boys; s w i m m i n g , drama, and junior ballet for the girls; plus a variety of art classes for the boys and girls divisions. After-school Enrichment Bigs and Littles Program Over 70 matches of Academy Bigs and Littles bonded this year. Bigs were given leadership training so that the year would be beneficial and successful. Students met with their “big sisters” once a week for a fun activity or just to get together and schmooze. On March 20th, the Bigs and Littles Mentoring Program had an event at Cre8 Sparks, a new art studio in Beachwood. Ten Bigs, students of Yavne High School, were awarded the Presidential Volunteer Award for working above and beyond the assigned hours.
Many relatives and friends gathered to celebrate the milestone Yavne graduation in the Beatrice Stone Yavne High School. Chaired by Rabbi Chaim Elias, divrei bracha were presented by Rabbi Burnstein, Rabbi Dessler, and Mrs. Zelasko. Valedictorians and Salutatorians were Rivky Spolter, Elki Baum, and Buvie Meisels. The Beatrice Stone Midos Award was presented by Rabbi Dessler to Tehilla Mahalli. Diplomas were distributed by Dr. Louis Malcmacher, President, Mrs. Rachel Weinberg and Mrs. Shani Kohn. Musical accompaniment was provided by Malka Chaya Schwartz. Yavne High School Graduation 16 // Academy in Action Thirty-six Junior High graduates brought an abundance of nachas to their families as their Graduation was held in the Freschl Auditorium in the Oakwood Klein Campus. The highlight of the evening was a heartwarming video presentation which included brief remarks of appreciation from each graduate and short messages from the Rabbeim. Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Menahel addressed the audience and distributed diplomas and gifts. Rabbi Yitzchok Kahn, Junior High Menahel praised the strengths and potential of each individual graduate, and Dr. Yoel Schwartz, Principal of General Studies distributed academic achievement awards. The evening concluded with a reception, chaired by Academy graduate and parent, Mrs. Debbie Schlesinger. Boys Junior High Graduation
Academy in Action Over 300 boys from the Yeshiva Ketana and Junior High Boys Divisions chose to participate in our first ever Summer Initiative Program. The program involved morning learning and afternoon recreation. This has proven to be a wonderful way to keep our talmidim involved and productive when the official school year has concluded. Summer Initiative // 17 Over 600 children and their families participated in our annual Fun Run. The event was held on a beautiful day filled with friendly competition, carnival games, food and camaraderie. Many thanks to our dedicated volunteers: Mrs. Sara Farkas, Mrs. Devorah Pollak, Mrs. Etah Rais, Mrs. Elana Bacon, Mrs. Shirah Stern and Mr. Joe Dinya and his maintenance team. Fun Run
18 // Academy in Action ENGAGEMENTS & MARRIAGES Chaya Gross to Moishe Schwartz Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Gross and Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Gross Rochel Schochet to Yoni Levy Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Eli Schochet and Rabbi and Mrs. Sherman Frankel Yehuda Diamond to Bisi Schottenfeld Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Moshe Diamond and Mr. and Mrs. Jalal Zobdeh Yehuda Neuman to Meira Krueger Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yitzchok Yaakov Neuman and Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Neuman Peri Brisman to Baruch Schlissel Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Brisman and Mr. and Mrs. Hymie Keller Tzvi Klein to Nechama Katz Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Ariel Klein and Rabbi Elya Nota Katz Shira Kutoff to Shmulie Schlisselfeld Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Dovi Kutoff and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Koval Dassie Schabes to Yakov Kahana Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schabes and Mr. Herb Schabes Tzvi Lundner to Tzivia Chomsky Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Ari Lundner and Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Gross Shaya Wolhendler to Gitty Guttman Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shaul Wolhendler and Mr. and Mrs. Shia Neuman Kayla Cohen to Avromi Minzberg Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Michoel Cohen Yakov Leib Feuer to Rikki Kasten Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Feuer and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Koval Ayala Landis to Dovi Garfinkel Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Pinchas Landis Tzivi Deutsch to Nussy Lissauer Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yitzchok Deutsch and Mr. and Mrs. Shia Neuman Esti Langsner to Dovid Lew Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Nachum Langsner and Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Levitansky The Academy Family mourns the passing of its friend and benefactor, Mr. Stanley Knapp, ז״ל .A man of humility and generosity of heart, Mr. Knapp often visited the Academy where the voices of our children—learning, davening and singing—brought him an abundance of joy and satisfaction. He took an active interest in all facets of our school’s recent construction project and his legacy lives on at the Academy through the Eliyahu and Masha Knapp Early Childhood Division where generations of children will continue to gain their entrée to Jewish education and Torah study. Our condolences to his sister, Mrs. Frances Senser and the extended Bennett and Lipton families. Mr. Stanley Knapp, ז״ל HAC Nachas The Life & Legacy Partnership Be remembered forever by The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland with a gift in your will, trust, retirement account or life insurance policy. For more information, please contact Rabbi Moshe Marcovich at 216.727.3008 or [email protected].
(continued on back page) Academy in Action // 19 Refoel Simcha Bodenstein to Tova Scheiner Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shaul Bodenstein Bayla Baum to Yaakov Shlomo Dickstein Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Simcha Zev Baum Yossi Heifetz to Malka Schwartz Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Heifetz, Mrs. Morton Heifetz and Mr. and Dr. Feivel Schwartz Chaya Sora Ehrman to Shlomo Eliezer Greenwald Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Ehrman, and Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Neuman Esti Klein to Avrohom Weinschneider Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Ariel Klein Shalom Kazen to Avigayil Richelson Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Sruly Kazen Pori Weinberg to Meir Freundlich Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Weinberg Adena Hoen to Matis Fogel Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Binyamin Hoen and Mr. and Mrs. Michoel Hoen Tziporah Weinberg to Avromi Kahana Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Weinberg Shaindel Gold to Yehuda Heigh Chaya Sara Gold to Shlomo Ephraim Kleiman Mazal to to Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu Gold and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gold Temima Goldbaum to Avrohom Kovel Nechama Goldbaum to Dovid Gilbert Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Chanania Goldbaum Dassi Chafetz to Dovid Safran Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chafetz Avi Small to Dani Prero Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Small BIRTHS Rabbi and Mrs. Avromi Starke (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schlachet Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Schneider (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yisrael Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sherrington (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clements Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Drucker (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel Goldmeier (boy) Mr. and Mrs. A.Y. Rosner (girl) Mr. and Mrs. Gershon Beznosov (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Cheron Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Lefkowitz (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Lefkowitz Mr. and Mrs. Ophar Silver (girl) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Michael Covitch and Mrs. Irene Shufler Mr. and Mrs. Avraham Schwartz (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Dovid Schwartz Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Leib Saks (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Elozar Saks and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Mr. and Mrs. Doron Bennett (boy) Mazal tov to Mrs. Arelene Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hershkovitz Rabbi and Mrs. Aharon Feifer (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Abish Feifer Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kurin (boy) Rabbi and Mrs. Gedalya Frankel (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Sherman Frankel Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Resnick (boy) Rabbi and Mrs. Shneur Kotler (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Simcha Dessler Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Newman (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Eli Newman Mr. and Mrs. Micha Muskal (twins) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Nachman Muskal Mr. and Mrs. Eli Perl (girl) Mr. and Mrs. Duvid Jacoby (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shia Neuman Rabbi and Mrs. Avi Zuckerman (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Zuckerman Rabbi and Mrs. Betzalel Freedman (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Freedman Mr. and Mrs. Asher Murray (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Scheinerman (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Motti Scheinerman, Rabbi and Mrs. Ephraim Nisenbaum and Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Nisenbaum. Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel Dimarsky (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Chanania Goldbaum (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Avraham Gruen (boy) Rabbi and Mrs. Ahron Rodkin (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Zelasko Rabbi and Mrs. Avi Yuspeh (boy) Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Meisels (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Meisels and Rabbi Yosef Meisels Rabbi and Mrs. Yechiel Epstein (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Feuer and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Koval Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Fishberg (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Freedman, Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Fishberg Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Freedman, and Dr. and Mrs. Ken Biss Rabbi and Mrs. Yosef Birnbaum (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Shmuel Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Mordy Goldman (boy) Mr. and Mrs. Boruch Van Halem (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Michoel Hoen Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Kellner (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Nosson Tzvi Labinsky (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yaakov Zalman Labinsky Mr. and Mrs. Avigdor Leib Peters (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Ariel Klein and Dr. and Mrs. Scott Peters Mr. and Mrs. Josh Goldman (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Howard Goldman Rabbi and Mrs. Naftali Biron (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Ahron Dovid Lebovics and Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Lebovics Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel Malcmacher (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Louis Malcmacher Mr. and Mrs. Eliahu Netanel (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Weiser Rabbi and Mrs. Elie Schwartz (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Michoel Bloom (boy) Mr. and Mrs. Avi Kurz (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. David Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Hymie Keller, and Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kurz Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Meisels (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Meisels and Rabbi Yosef Meisels Mr. and Mrs. Zac Katz (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Katz, Mr. and Mrs. Yisroel Mendenhall, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Weiser and Mrs. Charlotte Roth Dr. and Mrs. Ian Neeland (boy)
“A People Survives as Long as it Transmits its Heritage from One Generation to the Next” 1800 Warrensville Center Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121 www.hac1.org Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Rabbi Simcha Dessler Menahel/Educational Director Rabbi Eli Dessler Financial Director Dr. Louis J. Malcmacher President Mr. Ivan A. Soclof Immediate Past President Mr. Melvin Waxman Board Vice Chairman Academy In Action // Tammuz 5782 // July 2022 // Editor: Mrs. Selma Hellman (continued from page 19) BAR MITZVAS Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wolfson and Asher Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Holstein and Aharon Yosef Rabbi and Mrs. Yehoshua Pollack and Yeshayahu Mr. and Mrs. Yehuda Weimer and Moshe Mr. and Mrs. Michoel Cohen and Eliezer Mr. and Mrs. Shimshon Keller and Azi Mr. and Mrs. Meir Rosner and Shlomo Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Bennett and Tuvia Leib Mr. and Mrs. Doron Bennett and Tuvia Leib Mr. and Mrs. Kostia Feldman and Azarya Mr. and Mrs. Yossi Ireland and Doniel Doctors Yoav and Yael Taub and Yonatan Mr. and Mrs. Josh Klarfeld and Dovi Mr. and Mrs. Elie Koval and Yona Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Evenchik and Max Rabbi and Mrs. Chanania Goldbaum and Aryeh Leib Mr. and Mrs. Yehuda Schwartz and Dovid We are excited that Mrs. Shirah Stern has been appointed as Director, Family Engagement. Our school family has grown exponentially over the last few years, and this newly created position will enable us to focus on harnessing the incredible resource we have in our robust parent body to support and enhance our programming. We are thrilled to announce the new PTA Leadership for the 2022/23 school year: Mrs. Elana Tenenbaum, President; Mrs. Chany Klein, Co-President (Taylor Road); Mrs. Rivki Silver, Co-President (Klein Campus); and Mrs. Yocheved Neeland, Co-President (Yavne). Family Engagement