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ACADEMY LAUNCHES SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN 2 The Hebrew Academy, in its sixty-seventh year of existence, has educated generations of students, industrious and committed Jews who are positively contributing to Jewish life in communities in Israel and throughout the world. The Hebrew Academy accepts students regardless of fi nancial capabilities and therefore the annual Scholarship Fund Campaign is a necessary component of the Academy’s mission to transmit our extraordinary heritage from generation to generation. Dr. Louis Malcmacher, President of the Hebrew Academy, attributes the Academy’s continuing growth to its tireless efforts to attain academic excellence while addressing the needs of each student so that each child can succeed. Co-chairs of the 2009/10 Scholarship Fund Campaign are Harry M. and Perl Brown, Reuven and Naomi Dessler, Gary and Cari Gross, and Mendy and Ita Klein. The campaign culminates with a gala dinner to be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Beatrice Stone Yavne High School in Beachwood. Dinner Co-Chairs are Elie and Tamar Koval, Andy and Isa Lefkowitz, and Richard and Daphne Soclof. The Scholarship Tribute Dinner will pay tribute to Amir and Edna Jaffa. In addition, the prestigious Alumnus Award will be presented to Dr. Mark Lovinger. AMIR AND EDNA JAFFA Amir and Edna have emerged as dynamic activists and outstanding leaders in Cleveland’s Jewish community and beyond. Amir Jaffa is the Chief Operating Offi cer and Senior Vice President of Operations for Safeguard Properties. Under his leadership, Safeguard has enjoyed extraordinary growth that has catapulted the company to its current position as the largest privately held mortgage fi eld services company in the nation. During this extraordinary growth period, Safeguard has won the prestigious Weatherhead 200 award for eleven consecutive years. In 2008, Amir was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business for his signifi cant contributions to his communities and profession. Amir’s incredible generosity coupled with his focus on excellence has motivated his active involvement in virtually all aspects of the Jewish community. A Vice President of the Academy, Amir serves on the Allocation Committee of the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland, and on the boards of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland, Montefi ore and Matan B’sayser. Edna, an Academy graduate, is an equal partner in Amir’s community service. She has consistently lent her heart and soul to individuals and organizations alike. Together they continue the extraordinary legacies of their parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Burton Jaffa and Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Klein. The Jaffa’s are the proud parents of four children – Shani, Eli, Yakov and Rikki – all Academy students. DR. MARK LOVINGER Dr. Moish (Mark) Lovinger, originally from Slovakia, immigrated to the United States with his family in 1965. His father, Chanoch, z’l, a musmach of the Nitra Yeshiva, together with his mother, Gizella, both Holocaust survivors, understood the value of a quality Jewish education and enrolled their children at the Hebrew Academy. Moish and his sister, Chaya Lewis, graduated Mesivta and Yavne respectively. Moish’s education continued at Yeshiva University where he graduated magna cum laude from the Yeshiva Program (RIETS) and Yeshiva College. He was a research assistant at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in the adult psychiatry department and later graduated Case Western Reserve University. With a focus on children of Holocaust survivors as his main disserta- tion research area, Moish earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1985. His experiences during his internship/ residency at Montefi ore Medical Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, set his illustrious career in motion. Moish became assistant professor of psychology at Case Western Reserve University Medical School and served as a consulting psychologist at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. He has appeared on NBC, CNN, and NPR. Today, Moish is the clinical director of Advanced Therapy Center, a thriving private practice in Beachwood, Ohio, that services children, adolescents and adults. He also serves as a court appointed psychologist in divorce/custody cases. He is involved in many charitable organizations; he was a board member of The Hebrew Free Loan Association and is a chazzan and baal koreh at Green Road Synagogue. Moish is renowned for his devoted friendships, hospitality and chesed. Moish and his aishes chayil, Robyn, are the new proud parents of twins, Chanoch and Akiva. Together, they have lofty professional and communal aspirations to make a meaningful difference in Cleveland and in Israel. DR. MARK LOVINGER Dr. Moish (Mark) Lovinger, originally from Slovakia, immigrated to the United States with from the Yeshiva Program (RIETS) and Yeshiva College. He was a research assistant at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in the adult psychiatry department and later graduated Case Western Reserve University. With a focus on children of Holocaust survivors as his main disserta- tion AMIR AND EDNA JAFFA Amir and Edna have emerged as dynamic activists and outstanding leaders in Cleveland’s Jewish community and beyond. Amir Jaffa is the Chief Operating Offi cer and Senior Vice President of Operations fi eld services company in the nation. During this extraordinary growth period, Safeguard has won the prestigious Weatherhead 200 award for eleven consecutive years. In 2008, Amir was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business for his signifi cant contributions to his communities and profession.
FROM THE DESK OF THE EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR 3 Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Menahel Partnering with the Roshei Yeshiva who envisioned a fl ourishing Jewish day school in Cleveland’s Jewish community, one particular couple—Phil and Mary Edlis, k”z — became enthusiastic supporters. Although the Edlis’ were not blessed with children of their own, Mr. Edlis knocked on doors to recruit children and when he succeeded in enrolling a child he returned home and, together with his wife, poured a L’chaim in celebration. In 1943, their dream—the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland—became a reality. Today we reap the fruits of their labor; the dividends of their investment. Sixty-seven years later the Academy—a pioneer in Jewish education—stands as a fortress of Torah education with almost 800 students, including many second and third generation Academy families. For the second year in a row, the Academy’s Early Childhood Division—the portal to the school—earned a “star rating” from the State of Ohio’s Step Up to Quality program. Our early childhood division currently boasts the largest enrollment in the history of the school. The Hebrew Academy Kollel, now in its third year, has made its unique mark on the school and in the community. Ten families relocated to Cleveland and have opened their homes and their hearts to our high school talmidim. Our special education programs, recognized nationally by Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE) and our Bigs and Littles Mentoring Program, recipient of Ohio’s Asset Builder Award, enable our students to thrive in-and-out of the classroom. Embracing the world of technology, the Academy utilizes smart boards in some classrooms and interactive video conferences to expand the horizons of our students. The PTA’s enrichment programs, our father and son chavrusa programs, mother and daughter programs, and the intergenerational programs are indispensable components of the Academy experience. The Academy’s impact upon Jewish life extends beyond the classroom as well. Included in the school’s educational panorama is the noted and honored Living Memorial program that presents Jews of all ages with an appreciation for the glorious world that once was. The newest publication, The World That Was: Ashkenaz, documenting one thousand years of Jewish history in Germany, makes its debut this winter. The Academy’s commitment to community service is steadfast: reaching out to the elderly residents at senior and assisted living facilities, visiting the homebound, connecting with our brethren through Israel partnerships, and sharing classes with a student in South Bend, Indiana by video conference emphasize to our students the value of chesed, loving kindness, and thus instill a deep sense of communal responsibility. Finally, over 6000 alumni—many in leadership positions—have assumed their rightful places in virtually all fi elds of accomplishment and in communities across the globe. Phil and Mary Edlis would be proud. Perhaps they would even celebrate with a L’chaim! who envisioned a fl ourishing Jewish day Today we reap the fruits of their labor; the dividends of their investment. Sixty-seven years later the Academy—a pioneer in Jewish education—stands as a fortress of Torah education with almost 800 students,
THE HEBREW ACADEMY KOLLEL 4 Now entering its third successful year as a dynamic division of the Academy, the Kollel is uplifting the community and inspiring our students. Rabbi Zev Busel, Rosh Kollel remarks, “The Kollel has seen tremendous growth and impacted the Hebrew Academy community in a much shorter time than I expected. I anticipated that it would take a few years to develop the Kollel and solidify our ties with students at the Yeshiva High School and the community at large, but connections were formed almost immediately.” Kollel members are based at the Yeshiva High School and learn one-on-one or in small groups with students. These sessions have inspired talmidim and gratifi ed Kollel members who have formed strong bonds with their chavrusas. Kollel members open up their home to students and their families for meals, shalosh seudos and oneigim. They mentor eighth grade students and instill in the boys a love of Torah and yiras Shomayim. Kollel members previously learned at yeshivos in Israel (Brisk, Mir), Passaic, Belle Harbor, and Lakewood. They have been warmly welcomed by the Cleveland community and are thrilled to be part of a thriving institution in a city where every person counts and has an impact on the learning of others. We are all very heartened by how students have taken to the Kollel and how its members have impacted so quickly on the Yeshiva High School and the community at large. Now entering its third successful year as a dynamic division of the Academy, the Kollel is uplifting the community and inspiring our students. Busel, and impacted the Hebrew Academy community in a much shorter time than I expected. I anticipated that it would take a few years to develop one-on-one or in small groups with students. These sessions have and the community at large, but connections were formed almost Kollel members are based at the Yeshiva High School and learn their home to students and their families for meals, oneigim. They mentor eighth grade students with students. These sessions have inspired talmidim members who have formed strong bonds with their Kollel members open up their home to students and their families for meals, shalosh seudos with students. These sessions have inspired members who have formed strong bonds with their to be part of a thriving institution in a city where every person counts and has an impact on the learning of others. We are all very heartened by how students have taken to the Kollel and how its members have impacted so quickly on the Yeshiva High School and the community at large.
5 The Yeshiva High School benefi ts greatly from the wisdom and expert guidance of Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Baron who presents a daily shiur, a periodic shiur klali, and is the bochen who tests all high school shiurim. New Rebbeim include Rabbi Yoel Fleisher and Rabbi Tzvi Maimon who serves as Mashgiach and is responsible for supervision and extracurricular programming. Highlights of the fi rst half of the school year were the Simchas Beis Hashoevah, Father/Son Chavrusah Program, melaveh malkos, and a Chanukah Mesiba that featured divrei Torah and a lively kumsitz. The Kollel enhances all these events with their enthusiasm and personal bonds with every student. Guest speakers included Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld, Rosh Kollel, Kollel L.I.F.E.; Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Rabbi, Congregation Gvul Yaavetz; Rabbi Avrohom Yehoshua Bick, Rabbi and Posek, New York; Rabbi Moshe Tuvia Lieff, Rabbi, Agudas Yisroel Bais Binyomin and former Academy Rebbe; Rabbi Yaakov Galinsky, famed magid from Eretz Yisroel; Rabbi Eliyahu Brudny, Rosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva; Rabbi Yehoshua Kurland, Yeshiva of Far Rockaway; and noted lecturer, Rabbi Dovid Sapirman. Mr. Ron Wolfe (1943-2009) It is with a deep sorrow that we acknowledge the loss of Mr. Ron Wolfe, the beloved Assistant Principal of the Sapirstein Campus. Mr. Wolfe, who selfl essly dedicated his days and nights to the students, was never satisfi ed with his efforts – he strove ceaselessly to fulfi ll every expectation, and of course, he surpassed each one of them. A student’s success was his greatest joy, and he carried the burden of their challenges as well. Indeed, we have lost a true educator, a unique person, and a wonderful colleague. From 1999-2002, Mr. Wolfe was a professor of science and education at Cleveland State University. Prior to that he was employed at the Beachwood School District as coordinator of the science program and a science teacher for 34 years. that featured kumsitz. The Kollel enhances all these events with their , Rabbi, Congregation Gvul Rabbi Avrohom Yehoshua Rabbi Moshe Rabbi Yaakov Chavrusah and a divrei Torah The Kollel enhances all Guest speakers included Hirschfeld Kollel L.I.F.E.; Cohen, Rabbi, Congregation Gvul Yaavetz; Rabbi Avrohom Yehoshua Mr. Ron Wolfe It is with a deep sorrow that we acknowledge the loss of From 1999-2002, Mr. Wolfe was a professor of science and education at Cleveland State University. Prior to that he was employed at the Beachwood School District as coordinator of the science program and a science teacher for 34 years. who tests all high school shiurim. Rabbi Rabbi who melaveh malkos, that featured YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL The Yeshiva High School benefi ts greatly from the wisdom and expert guidance of presents a daily is responsible for supervision and extracurricular programming. Highlights of the fi rst half of the school year were the Simchas Beis Hashoevah Chavrusah Program,
YAVNE HIGH SCHOOL 6 Yavne students are currently participating in the world mathematics ulpaniada sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Education. We wish our students continued success. This year Yavne undertook an exciting new project. A student in South Bend, Indiana is video conferencing interactively with an eighth grade Navi class in Yavne. The student can view the classroom and the teacher can see the student. She can ask and, answer questions as if she were on the Beachwood campus in Cleveland. Early in the year, seventh graders went to Montefi ore, a rehabilitation center, to help decorate their succah. “Out of all the years we’ve invited people to help with sukkah decorating,” wrote the liaison at Montefi ore, “your group has been the best.” The girls began a Tehillim program and divide up perakim. Each week over 1,000 perakim of Tehillim are recited for Am Yisroel. Shabbaton, held at the Bertram Inn, was a huge success despite the snow, frigid weather and sudden change of locale. Nothing seemed to dampen the preparations and spirit of the girls as they experienced Shabbos with joy and achdus. Yavne students are currently participating in the world mathematics ulpaniada sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Education. We wish our students continued success. in Yavne. The student can view the classroom and the teacher can see the student. She can ask and, answer questions as if she were on the Beach- are recited for Am Yisroel. , held at the Bertram Inn, was a huge success despite the snow, frigid weather and sudden change of locale. Nothing seemed to dampen the preparations and spirit of the girls Yavne students are currently participating in the world mathematics ulpaniada sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Education. We wish our students continued The student can view the classroom and the teacher can see the student. She can ask and, answer questions as if she were on the Beach-
YESHIVA KETANA DIVISION 7 The sounds of young boys learning and growing fi ll the halls of the Yeshiva Ketana. One successful annual program is the Kriah Program that encourages reading practice at home. The short, continuous practice refines skills and yields results without frustration. Afterschool Mishnayos continues to be a popular enrichment program for many of the talmidim. Classes study hard and celebrate wonderful chumash and mishnayos siyumim. Many siyumim are unique and include sled riding (this is Cleveland!) and crafting projects. Fourth graders even went to the local planetarium to study the phases of the moon. Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch, a renowned storyteller, gave a dynamic presentation in memory of Mrs. Beverly Koval, v”g. A unique siyum on Sefer Moed took place in the fi fth grade class. The siyum was in memory of Holocaust survivor, Mr. Asher Weiss,k”z, on the occasion of his yarhzeit. Fifth grader, Yaakov Jaffa conducted the siyum and recited the Hadran while Mr. Weiss’ son, Nathan, an Academy alumnus, recited Kaddish. Also in attendance was Mrs. Weiss, who derived much pleasure from seeing the talmidim participate in this mitzvah in memory of her husband. Student Council is an integral part of the Elementary School. This year, funds were raised for a national organization called “ S t a n d i n g Together” that d e l i v e r e d d o u g h n u t s on Chanukah to soldiers of the IDF in Israel. . Also in attendance was Mrs. Weiss, who derived much pleasure from seeing the mitzvah in memory of Student Council is an integral part of the Elementary School. This year, funds were raised for a soldiers of the IDF in Israel. The sounds of young boys learning and growing fi ll the halls of the Yeshiva Ketana. One successful annual yields results without frustration. Afterschool continues to be The sounds of young boys learning and growing fi ll the halls of the Yeshiva Ketana. One successful annual program is the Program that encourages reading The short, continuous practice refines skills and yields results without frustration. Afterschool Mishnayos a popular enrichment program for many of the talmidim study hard and cel- . Classes took place in the fi fth grade class. , on and , an Academy alumnus, recited . Also in attendance was Mrs. Weiss, who derived much pleasure from seeing the talmidim participate in this her husband. Student Council is an integral part of the Elementary School. This year, funds were raised for a d o u g h n u t s on soldiers of the IDF in Israel.
GIRLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8 The theme of this year’s Girls Elementary Division is “Kol Atzmosi Tomarna,” all our organs proclaim the glory of Hashem. The curriculum is divided into the various organs of our body. In the beginning of the year each girl received a heart shaped pencil to emphasize the importance of davening from one’s heart. Next, students addressed the issue of judging other people favorably. Girls contributed articles about how easy it is to misjudge people and assembled a magazine entitled “The Other Side of the Story” The magazine was dedicated to Bluma Fradel bas Yosef, our much-loved Mrs. Beverly Koval, v”g who always looked for the positive in every situation. Now, students are addressing the sense of hearing and developing an appreciation for the sounds we hear through a bumper sticker contest that is still underway. Music and art are integral parts of the curriculum. Art projects center around the yomim t o v i m a n d i n - stilling midos tovos. Music e l e c t r i f i e s lessons with catchy tunes and inspiring words. A highlight of the year for elementary girls and their mothers is the annual Mother/Daughter Melaveh Malka. This year, once again, on a cold night that was fi lled with warmth and vivacity, mothers and daughters enjoyed a wonderful performance and delicious melaveh malka. The theme of this year’s Girls Elementary Division is all our organs proclaim the glory of Hashem. The curriculum is divided into the to emphasize the importance of davening from one’s heart. Next, students addressed the issue of judging other people favorably. Girls contributed articles about how easy it is to misjudge people and assembled a magazine entitled “The Other Side of the Story” The magazine was dedicated to Bluma Fradel bas Yosef, our much-loved Mrs. Beverly Koval, who always looked for the positive in every situation. Now, students are addressing the sense of hearing and developing an appreciation for the sounds we hear through a bumper sticker contest tovos e l e c t r i f i e s lessons with catchy tunes and inspiring words. A highlight of the year for elementary The magazine was dedicated to Bluma Fradel The theme of this year’s Girls Elementary “Kol Atzmosi Tomarna,” all our organs proclaim the glory of Hashem. each girl received a heart shaped pencil to emphasize the importance of davening from The magazine was dedicated to Bluma Fradel v”g who always looked for the positive in every center around the yomim a n d i n - stilling midos . Music e l e c t r i f i e s lessons with
9 This year, the Hebrew Academy early childhood program boasts the largest enrollment in the history of the school. It is the second year that the preschool has been chosen as an Award Winner by the Step Up to Quality program of the State of Ohio. The award is presented to promote excellence in educational centers. Every teacher at the Academy’s early childhood division was registered on the Ohio Professional Development network, observed and evaluated. Teachers upgraded their education and attended specialized training throughout the year. An administrative scale was used to evaluate current practices, and an action plan was created to improve already outstanding existing routines. Transition plans were formulated for students and orientation processes were developed to train new staff. Inspectors were very impressed with what they saw at the Academy. They admired how well teachers communicated and interacted positively with students and actively involved the children with the materials and equipment in the room. EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION
HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND CONNECTS WITH YERUSHALAYIM 10 You could practically reach out and touch the Kosel. Or so it felt for students in Grades 3-6 at Hebrew Academy of Cleveland. They wrote heartfelt kvitlach expressing their prayers for Am Yisroel and faxed their writings to the Kotel Heritage Foundation. They watched in awe as Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar lit the huge menorah in front of the Kosel. They gazed respectfully as a representative of the Foundation placed their kvitlach into the crevices of the Kosel. They were asked trivia questions by a guide standing in front of the Kosel and stood up to answer in the auditorium in Cleveland. The warm atmosphere resounded with gratitude to Hakadosh Baruch Hu for allowing such a facilitation of our universal desire to be as close to the Kosel and Yerushalayim as we can be, even if we are in reality positioned half a world away. In another program, also conducted on Chanukah, the talmidim at the Academy’s Yeshiva High School (and on the next day the students of the Academy’s Yavne High School) participated in another interactive video conference with an archeologist in Yerushalayim. Students witnessed fi rst hand the coins and weaponry used during the period of the Chashmonaim and a menorah used during the period of Bayis Sheni. To our students, these ancient artifacts, and the events surrounding them, became as contemporary and vivid as the menorahs they lit each night at home. A variety of programs benefi t the school’s parent body and the community at large. The Simchas Bais Hashoeva with the Kol Simcha Orchestra spreads joy. The communitywide Shabbos Chanukah Oneg for men featured Rabbi Eliyohu Brudny, Rosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva, and Rabbi Shlomo Feivel Schustal, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Torah Temimah. The Academy is the center for weekly satellite shiurim delivered by the renowned Rabbi Yisroel Reisman. The program is open to the community. PTA, under the competent leadership of Mrs. Gaylee Cweiber and Mrs. Sydney Harris organized successful events. A trip to Patterson Farms during Chol Hamoed Succos included hayriding, navigating a corn maze, and feeding a variety of animals. The highly-anticipated Uncle Moishy Concert had children dancing in the aisles. An amiable mothers’ melaveh malka, chaired by Mrs. Gracie Clements and Mrs. Dahlen Firestone, included a melodic presentation by “In Harmony,” a women’s band featuring vocals, drums, clarinet, Casio, and fl ute. This year, Ohad was the star of the annual musical concert which was chaired by Mrs. Suri Goldman and Mrs. Debbie Schlesinger with Mr. Jeffrey Soclof as M.C. On one Motzei Shabbos, girls and their mothers were treated to a wonderful program at Yavne which included swimming and dance aerobics. The next Motzei Shabbos, boys and their fathers were given the opportunity to use the pool and learn the basics of karate. These well-rounded activities encourage healthy activities for our families. PTA AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS You could practically reach out and touch the 3-6 at Hebrew Academy of Cleveland. They wrote heartfelt their prayers for Foundation. They watched in awe as a facilitation of our universal desire to be as close to the be, even if we are in reality positioned half a world away. In another program, also conducted on Chanukah a facilitation of our universal desire to be as as we can be, even if we are in reality positioned half a they Mrs. Sydney Harris included hayridincluded a melodic presentation by “In Harmony,” a women’s band featuring vocals, drums, clarinet, Casio, and fl ute. This year, Ohad was the star of the annual musical concert which was chaired by Soclof boys and their fathers were given the opportunity to use the pool and learn the basics of
11 ALUMNI NACHAS ENGAGEMENTS/MARRIAGES DASSI FEUER TO YECHIEL EBSTEIN MAZAL TOV TO MR. AND MRS. SHMUEL FEUER AND MR. MURRAY KOVAL BINYOMIN BORUCH MANN TO ZISSEL KRASNE MAZAL TOV TO MR. AND MRS. MOSHE Y. MANN AND MRS. ESTHER MANN ELISHA BENSOUSSAN TO MALKA ELIYAHU MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. AVRAHAM BENSOUSSAN AND MR. AND MRS. ASHER RABINSKY BAILA DRAZIN TO YEHOSHUA JASKIEL MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. HILLEL DRAZIN AVROMI MEISELS TO RUCHAMA WEISENFELD MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. MENACHEM MEISELS AND RABBI YOSEF MEISELS BASSI GIFTER TO YOSEF KALMANOWITZ MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. ZALMAN GIFTER AND REBBETZIN SHOSHANA GIFTER ESTHER KASNETT TO MEIR STEIER MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. YITZCHOK KASNETT ALIZA MALKA DESSLER TO YECHIEL HANOVER MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. ELI DESSLER AND RABBI AND MRS. N.W. DESSLER LEAH SMILOVITZ TO YANKY ROSENBERG MAZAL TOV TO MR. AND MRS. JACK SMILOVITZ AND MR. AND MRS. DAVID SMILOVITZ ROCHI NEWMAN TO SHLOMIE KULEFSKY MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. ASHER NEWMAN AND RABBI AND MRS. ARYEH NEWMAN DASSI FANT TO RAVIV GAILOR MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. DOVID FANT AND MRS. RHODA LIPTON YEHUDA ROM TO TZIPPY KAHAN-FRANKL MAZAL TOV TO DR. AND MRS. MICHAEL ROM KAYLA SCHELSINGER TO NISSI HEIFETZ MAZAL TOV TO DR. AND MRS. ALAN SCHLESINGER, MR. AND MRS. JONATHAN HEIFETZ, AND THE HEIFETZ, DAVIDOVITS, SCHLESINGER, KRAUT, AND KLEIN FAMILIES DINA KAZEN TO AVROHOM ROSSIO MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. SRULY KAZEN DEVORAH HELLMAN TO EPHRAIM SCHLUSSELBERG MAZAL TOV TO MR. AND MRS. JOEL HELLMAN RACHEI SENDERS TO JASON ZUCHOWSKI MAZAL TOV TO MR. AND MRS. CHARLES ZUCHOWSKI AND MR. AND MRS. CARY SENDERS ELI MOSHE SAKS TO HENDA SOLOVEITCHIK MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. ELOZOR SAKS AND MRS. ESTHER MANN DOVID ELEFF TO ROCHEL BOYARSKY MAZAL TOV TO DRS. ERIC AND JODY ELEFF BIRTHS MR. AND MRS. SHMUEL HALPERN (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO MR. AND MRS. MENDY KLEIN RABBI AND MRS. CHANINA DESSLER (BOY) MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. ELI DESSLER AND RABBI AND MRS. N.W. DESSLER RABBI AND MRS. MENACHEM NEUHAUS (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. DOVID RAPAPORT AND RABBI AND MRS. N.W. DESSLER RABBI AND MRS. CHANINA BRUDNY (GIRL) RABBI AND MRS. SRULY HERZKA (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO RABBI ELIYAHU BRUDNY AND RABBI AND MRS. N.W. DESSLER MR. AND MRS. JOSH SCHWAGER (TWINS) RABBI AND MRS. MENACHEM SOFFER (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. LEIBEL SCHEINBAUM RABBI AND MRS. MENACHEM SPIRA (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO MR. AND MRS. HARRY M. BROWN MR. AND MRS. HILLEL FRANKEL (BOY) MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. SHERMAN FRANKEL MR. AND MRS. YEHUDA BERMAN (GIRL) MR. AND MRS. MEIR BERMAN (BOY) MR. AND MRS. YOSSI ROBINSON (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. NATE BERMAN RABBI AND MRS. YOEL FLEISHER (BOY) RABBI AND MRS. YISROEL MOSHE MANN (BOY) RABBI AND MRS. PINKY FRIEDMAN (TWINS) MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. ELOZAR MANN AND MRS. ESTHER MANN RABBI AND MRS. YISROEL MEIR BRESSLER (BOY) RABBI AND MRS. SHLOMO ABRAHAM (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. YITZCHOK KASNETT MR. AND MRS. BORUCH TAUB (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO MRS. SOROH TAUB, MR. CHAIM TAUB AND MR. AND MRS. SAM TAUB RABBI AND MRS. DAVID RIBAKOW (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO DR. AND MRS. DAVID LEVER MR. AND MRS. JAKE DAN (BOY) MAZAL TOV TO MR. AND MRS. EPHRAIM CHERON RABBI AND MRS. DOVI KUTOFF (GIRL) RABBI AND MRS. ARYEH LEIB FRIEDMAN (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO MR. MURRAY KOVAL AND MRS. ESTHER KOVAL DR. AND MRS. SHLOMO KOYFMAN (BOY) RABBI AND MRS. AVROHOM MEYSTEL (GIRL) MAZAL TOV TO DR. AND MRS. LOUIS MALCMACHER DR. AND MRS. DAVID WIENERMAN (GIRL) RABBI AND MRS. NACHMAN GREENWALD (GIRL) RABBI AND MRS. SIMCHA CHARNAS (GIRL) RABBI AND MRS. SRULY GREENWALD (GIRL) RABBI AND MRS. AVROMI MANDELBAUM (BOY) MAZAL TOV TO RABBI AND MRS. YOCHANAN GREENWALD
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