(continued on page 4) The Chanukas HaBayis n a beautiful fall Sunday morning in October, the Hebrew Academy celebrated a historic event - the Chanukas HaBayis of our new Mendy and Ita Klein Campus. Hundreds of community members filled the new Freschl Auditorium in the Simon and Rose Mandel Building and overflowed into the Stone Promenade and outside. Chaired by Dr. Louis Malcmacher, President the audience was addressed by Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Menahel; Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky, Rosh Yeshiva, Philadelphia Yeshiva, and Rabbi Elya Brudny, Rosh Yeshiva, Mirrer Yeshiva (via Academy in Action O SHEVAT 5782 / FEBRUARY 2022 Building Futures. Growing Worlds.
2 // Academy in Action As Beis Chinuch Horav Dessler / Hebrew Academy of Cleveland gears up to its 79th annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner on March 27, 2022, Cleveland’s Jewish community has much to celebrate: uninterrupted in-person learning of tinokos shel rabban despite the challenges of Covid, the remarkable growth and development throughout the Academy spectrum, the historical Chanukas HaBayis, Hachnasas Sefer Torah and occupancy of the school’s new state-of-the-art Mendy and Ita Klein Campus, among other accomplishments. Founded in 1943, while the flames of the Holocaust were still burning, a selfless group of visionaries and laymen, determined to ensure that our illustrious heritage would not be consumed, introduced the concept of a Jewish day school that would inspire students with enthusiasm for their heritage while providing academic excellence. Under the dynamic leadership of Rabbi N.W. Dessler זצ״ל ,the Academy grew and flourished. 79th Scholarship Tribute Dinner 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 Save theDate MARCH 27, 2022 כ״ד אדר ב׳ תשפ״ב The Academy now has an enrolment of over 1,350 students in three campuses, and an alumni of over 7,000. Despite its growth and the overwhelming costs involved, the Academy has never wavered from its long-standing policy to accept all students, regardless of their financial consideration. It is for this reason that the Scholarship Campaign is so vital to the Academy’s budget. Through the funds received from its annual campaign, the Academy upholds its legacy of providing an outstanding education for each and every student. The Academy’s Scholarship Tribute Event will אי״ה take place on Sunday, March 27, 2022. The Event will pay tribute to Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler ע״ה .The Alumnus Award will be presented to Mr. Henry Zieleniec. Mr. and Mrs. Heshy Neiman will receive the Mendy Klein Community Service Award. Scholarship Campaign Chairs are: Mrs. Ita Klein Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Reuven Dessler Mr. and Mrs. Amir Jaffa Our Scholarship Campaign goal is $2,136,000 For more information please call 216.382.3300 ext. 360 For ads please call extension 372 or email [email protected]
REBBETZIN MIRIAM DESSLER ע״ה Academy in Action // 3 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE HESHY & SIMA NEIMAN THE MENDY KLEIN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD HENRY ZIELENIEC THE ALUMNUS AWARD Born in Lublin, Poland, Henry Zieleniec and his family arrived on these shores in 1952 when he was seven years old. His parents, survivors of the Shoah, recognized the value of a Jewish day school education, and enrolled Henry in second grade when the Academy’s Taylor Road building was a modest onestory building. Henry continued his education at Telshe Yeshiva and Case Western Reserve University. The values imbued in him from his time in the Academy and Telshe, together with his upbringing, set the stage for a lifetime of commitment and accomplishments in Jewish communal activism and philanthropy. For Henry and his wife, Atta, Yerushalayim is their home. They also reside part of the year in Toronto. Wherever he finds himself, Henry is grateful for the education and opportunities gifted to him as a student at the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland. A partner of the Carlton Group in Toronto, Henry is involved in a host of communal initiatives. A former Chairman of Machon Lev/Canadian Friends of Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) where its nursing school is named in memory of Atta’s mother, Henry is also past president of One Israel Fund; and a current board member of Im Eshkachech Yerushalayim; and founder and chair of Canadian Friends of Kiryat Chinuch Lebanim of Ashdod. With a passion for Jewish outreach and continuity, Henry is chairman of the Jewish Education Program of Toronto (JEP), under the direction of Academy alumnus, Rabbi Shlomo Noach Mandel and in the Shema Yisrael Network of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, under the chairmanship of Mr. Albert Reichmann. Henry and Atta are the proud parents of four children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler, whose incredibly accomplished life ended this past November at the age of 100, was the matriarch of the Academy. Born in Berlin, Germany to her parents, Rev. Chanina and Malka Finger, her family emigrated to Tel Aviv in 1936 where she received her high school chinuch. In 1940, her family relocated to Cleveland and, after working at Yeshiva of Flatbush in New York, she joined American Greetings Corporation as a secretary to Mr. Irving I. Stone whom she later introduced to her husband-to-be, Rabbi Nochum Zev .זצ״ל Dessler Multitalented, personable and knowledgeable in Judaic studies and Hebrew language, Mrs. Dessler was quickly recruited as a star teacher in the fledgling Hebrew Academy of Cleveland. Her marriage to Rabbi Dessler began a lifetime partnership in marriage, in nurturing a nationally renowned Jewish day school and in building a vibrant Jewish community. Theirs was a unique marriage and partnership which spanned over 65 years. Their legendary aristocracy, royalty and mutual respect for each other earned them enormous respect across the broadest segment of the community. Dynamic, engaging and hospitable, she opened her home to people from around the world and entertained at home with grace, dignity and elegance. Rebbetzin Dessler was a remarkable role model to young and old alike. Rebbetzin Dessler’s extraordinary career in Jewish education at the Academy spanned sixty years where she taught thousands of students, across the spectrum of elementary and high school grades, and later established and directed the Academy’s early childhood division. For decades she created curricula, wrote songs, played instruments, and directed creative plays and productions which were featured at the Academy’s annual banquets. Generations of students still sing the songs she taught them, still teach them to their children, and remember her as a fabulous teacher. She also created educational and fun filled fundraisers which benefited worthy organizations in Israel, which was a passion of hers. Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler will be remembered fondly by generations of parents and students who basked in her glow. Her legacy lives on in her distinguished family, in the Academy, and in the hearts and minds of all those whose lives she touched. In the worlds of community service and involvement, Heshy and Sima Neiman have emerged as di¢erence makers. President of Global Alliance in his professional life, Heshy is also President of Chevra Kadisha / The Jewish Sacred Society; Vice President of Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery Commission; a founder of Misaskim; a volunteer for Bikur Cholim; and a member of Chaverim of Cleveland since its inception. Heshy’s energetic personality, coupled with his remarkable passion for assisting others, motivates him to stand at the forefront of community service. From birth to burial, wherever and whenever there is a need, Heshy is the primary contact. Sima, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yossi Abraham, is a true partner in her husband’s extensive communal activism. A graduate of Hebrew Academy of Cleveland’s Beatrice Yavne High School, Sima is a busy mother and yet still finds time to volunteer at the Academy, Bikur Cholim and Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society. Heshy and Sima are past recipients of Bikur Cholim’s Young Leadership Award. They are the parents of six children, all Academy students and alumni.
(continued from page 1) 4 // Academy in Action “ ” The Chanukas HaBayis of the New Mendy and Ita Klein Campus video); Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (via video); and Mr. David Heller, Chairman, Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Rabbi Eli Dessler, Financial Director recognized The Mandel Foundation with the dedication of the Simon and Rose Mandel building, which was accepted by Mr. Stephen Hoffman. Also recognized was the Knapp family for the Eliyahu and Masha Knapp Early Childhood, with a response from Mr. Chaim Bennett. Rabbi Simcha Dessler presented the inauguration of the Mendy and Ita Klein Campus, which was accepted by Mr. Yoni Klein on behalf of the Klein Family. The Hebrew Academy Boys Choir, under the direction of Rabbi Ariel Klein and Rabbi Shmuel Yaakov Mann, sang beautifully. Thanks to the Cle Zemer Orchestra who opened and closed the program. Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Mendy Klein z”l: a remarkable man whose passion and compassion were unique and whose heart was immeasurable. - Rabbi Simcha Dessler
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6 // Academy in Action J oyous singing and dancing escorted the new Sefer Torah that was recently dedicated by Nati and Chany Klein to its home in our beautiful new Beis Medrash. Hundreds of men, women and children joined the procession, elated by the magnificent ceremony of welcoming the Sefer Torah on its way to its new home. Peklach, flags, torches and special commemorative sifrei Tehillim were distributed in honor of the occasion and a dessert reception followed in the new Immerman Gymnasium. In anticipation of the Hachnasas Sefer Torah, and in advance of the event, the Rebbeim of the Yeshiva Ketana and Junior High School, were honored to write letters in the new Sefer Torah. Their talmidim watched and learned a lesson about the mitzvah of writing a Torah from the sofer, Rabbi Yosef Heinemann. Thank you to all those who worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the day. May we continue to merit siyata d’Shmaya in all our initiatives and endeavors. The Momentous Occasion Continues with a Gala Hachnasas Sefer Torah for the New Campus
Academy in Action // 7 Zeh hayom asah Hashem nagila v’nismecha vo! Amid festive music, singing and dancing, bedecked in white shirts to mark the occasion, the entire Yeshiva Ketana gathered under the morning skies to celebrate the opening of our magnificent new Makom Torah. The boys and their Rebbeim danced by class and then formed a large 350-person circle, singing a newly composed song for the occasion. The talmidim excitedly approached the building and watched as local Rabbonim and members of the school’s Vaad Hachinuch Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld, Rav, Congregation Ahavas Yisroel and Rosh Kollel, Kollel Torah L.I.F.E; and Rabbi Naphtali Burnstein, Rav, Young Israel of Greater Cleveland plus Rabbi Zev Busel, Rosh Kollel, Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev – affixed mezuzos to the front entrance doors. It was befitting that Mr. Ivan Soclof, Academy Past President and the “father” of our beautiful Oakwood Campus, affixed the final mezuzah to its door. The Academy is filled with gratitude to the Ribono Shel Olam that it has reached this milestone. Yeshiva Ketana Moving Day
8 // Academy in Action Hodu l’Hashem ki tov, ki l’olam chasdoh! With heartfelt gratitude, Early Childhood students and their parents were invited to view our new, state-of-the-art Knapp Early Childhood Center at the Academy’s Oakwood Campus. Our youngest students have spacious classrooms with views of their own special playground. There is a child-friendly lunchroom, just for them, and a large gym full of a wide array of riding toys and an indoor climbing area. There’s room to learn and room to play; and lots of room to accommodate the growing number of children that are joining the Academy. Early Childhood’s First Day in Oakwood
Academy in Action // 9 Early Childhood The weekly parsha is a launching point for a myriad of activities that our youngest students can handle with aplomb. They can arrange the animals in Noach’s ark; act out the chesed that Avrohom Avinu displayed to all his guests; understand what it means to travel by ship, camel, or walking to one’s destination. Early Childhood teachers make the parsha come alive and share the excitement with our three-year-olds. This early age can be an introductory time to tefillah; each student was given a childfriendly, laminated version of a siddur so they could say Modeh Ani and Shema at night. This Division was founded and nurtured for over two decades by Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler ע״ה .Mrs. Dessler is remembered fondly for her professionalism and warmth, her mentoring of fellow teachers and her love for all the students. Many recall Mrs. Dessler’s passion for bringing the Shabbos spirit to students through Shabbos parties, songs, music, love, and joy. A bulletin board honoring Mrs. Dessler’s involvement with the Early Childhood Division is on display in the Early Childhood wing.
This is the year students complete initial learning of the aleph beis, master the art of reading Hebrew and English letters, and receive their first Siddurim. All these vital skills help them succeed in first grade. Every week the students learn another middah tovah from the parsha and complete arts and crafts activities, such as covering hangers for guests, coloring welcome signs, and making a list of classmates’ names and phone numbers to call so they can arrange times to visit each other. Students participated in different activities during each of the days of Chanukah. They searched for oil that was hidden about the room. They played musical Hot Potato, attended a carnival, and created special arts and crafts projects. These activities are in addition to regularly scheduled specials such as music, library, and practicing social skills. Kindergarten 10 // Academy in Action
Academy in Action // 11 The first step to becoming balei midos and talmidei chachamim is learning Chumash. Therefore, first graders always exult in receiving their very first Chumash. The talmidim joyfully sang niggunim and danced with fathers and the grandfathers who were able to attend. Fifth graders finished their first blatt Gemara. Fathers and grandfathers joined the boys for a deluxe breakfast and learning session celebrating this feat. The Yeshiva Ketana’s Shemittah Initiative is a yearlong program. Two videos were shown at an introductory assembly and Rebbeim talked about the importance of nosei b’ol im chaveiro, emunah and bitachon. It was emphasized that we can all have a part in the mitzvah of shemittah by supporting this endeavor. Each class was assigned a different shevet on the map of Eretz Yisrael and given special shemittah pushkas to collect for farmers in their area. Already, at this date, fourth graders have collected over $3,500. The General Studies Department is in the midst of augmenting their Project Based and STEM technology by establishing a stateof-the-art Innovation Lab in the school. The Center contains a 3D printer, laser cutter, vinyl cutter and woodworking equipment that enables students to successfully plan and execute physical projects that are tied to curriculum standards. Yeshiva Ketana
12 // Academy in Action This year’s theme is “Emes.” Each student received a booklet of stories and lessons on the concept of truth in all areas of life. It was noted that the word, emes, is made up of an aleph which is at the beginning of the aleph-beis; a mem, which is in the exact middle; and a sof, which is the last letter of the alphabet. Thus, the concept of truth is all inclusive and a vital concept to be learned early on in life. The Eretz Chemda Program enables students to regularly video conference live with a teacher in Eretz Yisrael to learn about Shemittah and the laws specifically pertaining to the land. Tefillah is also an important component of study as students concentrate on learning the meaning of major tefillos like Shemoneh Esreh. Students watched a PowerPoint presentation of entering the King’s palace so they could visualize where they are standing as they recite this tefillah. Students are incorporating STEM projects into the general studies curriculum. They are growing plants, learning about chemical reactions, following the life stages of butterflies, and undertaking STEM engineering projects. Girls Elementary
Academy in Action // 13 Yavne has a well-earned national reputation as a place where students are taught and given the opportunity to develop their talents through multiple projects that foster creativity while reinforcing their commitment to our heritage. The G.O. theme this year is ReMARKable, focusing on the power of each person to make their mark on the world. The theme of the Adira Program is “Inspiring Change,” how focusing on developing positive midos is essential for Jewish women. Chesed is a continuous theme, and this year’s “All Star Chesed” focuses on the elevated status of those who participate. In a tribute to their school, students made many phone calls to family and friends; they raised over $16,000 for the Hebrew Academy’s “All in One Campaign.” This year teachers made a special effort to connect world history with events in Jewish history that were taking place at the same time. For instance, a timeline was created correlating the rise of the Ottoman Empire with the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492. This year, Yavne also spent a lot of time aiming to create an understanding of the growth that takes place through the mitzvah of Shemittah. Students arranged a Chanukah Chinese Auction and raised $9,000 for the Keren Hashiviis. A Technology Program run by four Yavne students seeks to address the issues raised by the continuing growth of technology in the world around us. The Program’s first workshop discussed how our core values are affected by technology. Students broke into groups to discuss what personal kabbolos they will take on this year. This year Yavne joined the Cleveland Clinic Community Health and Partnerships Department to provide students with the opportunity to participate in virtual career rounds with various medical teams. Yavne High School Academy in Action // 13
Junior High School This past Succos, many talmidim took part in various Succos programs. Seventh and eighth grade talmidim regularly participate in a Night Seder program with members of our school-based Kollel. The Beis Medrash is always open for the boys, and many boys learn there with their chavrusas – members of Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev. The talmidim are privileged to hear a weekly shiur by Rabbi Boruch Hirschfeld, Rav, Ahavas Yisroel, and Rosh Kollel, Kollel Torah L.I.F.E. Major speakers this past semester included: Rabbi Chaim Kass, author, lecturer, and expert in the field of tefillin who gave a special lesson on mezuzos and tefillin; Rabbi Paysach Krohn, author of the Maggid series, who provided a fresh perspective about concentration and connection during tefillah; Rabbi Nachman Levovitz, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Mir Yerushalayim, who encouraged talmidim to be thoughtful and positive about their learning and shmiras hamitzvos. A deluxe Chanukah mesiba for the entire Junior High included a Jeopardy game on all aspects of the halachos and minhagim of Chanukah. Talmidim shared their Chanukah enthusiasm with the younger boys by organizing a Chanukah carnival for them to enjoy. Talmidim also collected over $20,000 to help the community’s Matan B’Sayser Campaign. The General Studies Department has started a spirited Intramural League for grades 4-8. Students must meet behavioral and academic markers in order to play on the League. And, the competition is not only sports-directed; there is also an academic aspect with boys competing with their peers. 14 // Academy in Action
Academy in Action // 15 The Academy’s school-based Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev’s Night Seder with the Junior High School is a wonderful opportunity for talmidim to learn and interact with Kollel members. Yasher koach to Rabbi Chanina Dessler for coordinating a truly dynamic Night Seder program and a special thank you to the members of our Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev, for making a difference in the lives of our talmidim! Kollel members are available for the bachurim, learn with them, and host them in their homes for Oneg Shabbos on Friday evenings. They are wonderful mentors and role models for our students. Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev
16 // Academy in Action Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose visited the Academy’s Mendy and Ita Klein Campus, toured the building, visited some classes, met with administrators and board members, and addressed the students of grades 4-6. Mr. LaRose viewed the Friedman Family Legacy Wall, which visually explains the history of the school and remarked, “What a point of pride that the school is for the Jewish community of Cleveland, and how hard successive generations have worked to make that dream a reality!” Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Menahel, proclaimed the gratefulness that the Academy and its community feels towards the benevolence of the United States government. When a student asked how Mr. LaRose became involved in government, Mr. LaRose explained that he served in the U.S. Army’s Special Forces (the Green Berets) in Iraq and there began to understand the importance of the United States election system that lets the people choose those who serve in the government. A poignant moment in the visit took place when Mr. LaRose shook hands with World War II veteran Stanley Knapp, friend of the Academy. Both men have been awarded the Bronze Star Medal. This was Mr. LaRose’s first visit to a Jewish school. He clearly appreciated the enthusiasm and commented on the positive energy in the room and the vibrancy in the school. The morning reflected both a learning experience and a true kiddush Hashem. The Ohio Secretary of State Visits the Academy
Academy in Action // 17 It was wonderful to get back to this Chanukah tradition af - ter a hiatus last year due to Covid restrictions. Rabbi Simcha Dessler greeted the crowd with a dvar Torah; Academy Past President Mr. Ivan Soclof lit the menorah; second graders and the Hebrew Academy Boys Choir sang; there were ac - tivities for the children; and lots of refreshments. Thank you to Academy parents, Mrs. Monica Goldstein and Mrs. Rivky Fertel, ably assisted by Mrs. Shana Goldberg. The evening was a huge success! (Photos by S.Y. Mann.) Chanukah Delights
18 // Academy in Action ENGAGEMENTS & MARRIAGES Shani Heifetz to Chaim Garber Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Heifetz, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Heifetz and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davidovits Chayim Tzvi Adler to Dassy Lange Mazal tov to Mrs. Lisa Adler and Mrs. Norma LaBrie Malky Freedman to Moshe Benuitz Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Freedman and Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Freedman Esti Pirutinsky to Dovid Insel Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Asher Newman and Mrs. Giselle Newman Ahuva Spero to Ari Ginsberger Shaya Spero to Chana Rochel Pruzansky Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Nosson Spero Dr. Leslie Spero, and Mrs. Sydelle Spero Yehoshua Dessler to Rivka Zimmerman Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Simcha Dessler Yakov Jaffa to Riki Hersh Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Amir Jaffa and Mrs. Ita Klein Eitan Soclof to Elisheva Rosensweig Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Soclof and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Soclof The Building Campaign was the catalyst for a tremendous outpouring of support from our parent body. In a united approach to raising funds, over one hundred fifty parents formed Charidy teams and joined together with their neighbors and friends to raise a significant amount of funds for the current campaign. We want to thank our head captains; Mrs. Sara Farkas, Mrs. Devorah Pollak, and Mrs. Esti Reichman as well as the many captains, donors, parents, team leaders, and laymen that lent support to the project. We have grown into a stronger, closer community as we emerge from the building process. Parent Charidy Campaign The Life & Legacy Partnership Life & Legacy is a partnership program offered by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Planning and Endowment Department and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. This program provides training, support and incentives to help Jewish non-profits secure meaningful after-lifetime gifts. An annual incentive grant allows us to benefit both now and later. The Hebrew Academy is proud that it was chosen as one of 13 Federation agencies to participate in this program, partner with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and continue our longstanding association with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Please remember to be remembered with a legacy gift! Monies can be distributed from bequests, retirement funds, life insurance, and other assets. Legacy gifts can be allocated at any age. The vast majority of estates are left to family members since Legacy commitments are only a percentage of an estate and improves the community that heirs will inherit. The Hebrew Academy’s Life & Legacy Committee team is being led by our Director of Development, Rabbi Moshe Marcovich. Thank you to Dr. Louis Malcmacher, Mr. Josh Botnick and Mr. Jeff Soclof for joining our Life & Legacy committee team and helping strengthen the Hebrew Academy’s future. 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]. HAC Nachas
(continued on back page) Academy in Action // 19 Bayla Lefkowitz to Rafi Hersher Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Lefkowitz Simcha Kazen to Ahron Reznik Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Sruly Kazen and Rabbi and Mrs. Betzalel Elazary Nechama Mihkli to Shlomie Bleiberg Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Pinky Mikhli, Dr. and Mrs. Louis Schonfeld and Mr. and Mrs. Boris Mikhli Etty Blum to Moishe Gellerman Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Aizik Blum and Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Blum Dovi Klein to Chaya Faiga Taitelbaum Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Ariel Klein Eli Roth to Rivky Slatus Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shia Roth Abby DuBow to Chaim Denton Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas DuBow, Mr. Aharon Denton, and Mrs. Bracha Adina Denton Gitty Wolf to Dr. Ari Wachsman Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Ari Wolf Eitan Litwin to Simone Marocco Mazal tov to Ms. Holly Litwin and Mr. Tod Northman and Mrs. Irene Marocco Tzippy Matitia to Daniel Horowitz Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Abraham Matitia, Mrs. Esther Matitia and Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Schottenstein Devora Greenberger to Daniel Cywiak Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yosef Aryeh Greenberger and Mr. and Mrs. Binyomin Greenberger Yaakov Sokol to Sima Krakauer Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Nochum Sokol Shani Zuckerman to Chizky Hupert Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Zuckerman Yosef Burnstein to Devorah Neuhoff Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Naphtali Burnstein Miriam Diamond to Mordechai Fakheri Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Moshe Diamond and Mr. and Mrs. Jalal Zobdeh Saadia Schneider to Shiffy Gross Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yisroel Schneider Eli Roth to Rivky Slatus Mazal tov to Mr. and Dr. Shia Roth, Mr. and Mrs. Zev Schneck and Mr. Alex Zelczer Moshe Kutoff to Aviva Greher Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Dovi Kutoff and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Koval BIRTHS Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Burnstein (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Naphtali Burnstein Rabbi and Mrs. Chanina Dessler (boy) Rabbi and Mrs. Nussi Dessler (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Eli Dessler Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Gold (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Gold, Mrs. Hencha Jakobowitch and Mr. and Mrs. Jalal Zobdeh Rabbi and Mrs. Tzvi Maimon (girl) Dr. and Mrs. Michael Shapiro (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Sommers (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel Rotenberg (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Michael Covitch and Mrs. Irene Shufler Mr. and Mrs. Yeshaya Hefter (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Malkiel Hefter Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Greenfeld (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Aryeh Greenfeld (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Greenfeld Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu Koval (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yosef Koval and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Koval Doctors Yehuda and Rachel Salamon (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Sam Salamon Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzie Schabes (boy) Mr. and Mrs. Dani Schabes (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schabes and Mr. Herb Schabes Mr. and Mrs. Shmully Abraham (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yossi Abraham and Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kurz Rabbi and Mrs. Shami Kirsch (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Kirsch and Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Jacoby Rabbi and Mrs. Motty Eisenbach (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Eli Eisenbach and Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Neuman Mr. and Mrs. Jake Handelsman (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Yaakov Mann and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Klein (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Daniel Olgin Rabbi and Mrs. Zalman Goldberg (boy) Mr. and Mrs. Max Winters (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yisrael Mendenhall and Dr. and Mrs. Mark Winters Rabbi and Mrs. Aharon Szydlow (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Stoll Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel Rosenberg (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Chanania Goldbaum Mr. and Mrs. Yehuda Webber (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Chaim Tropper (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Etzmun Rozen Mr. and Mrs. Aryeh Schwartz (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Freundlich (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Yechiel Zelczer (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Yaakov Cohen (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Stoll and Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Cohen Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Eli Affen (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Zev Busel Rabbi and Mrs. Naftali Eiserman (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yaakov Nissenbaum Mr. and Mrs. Shaya Shtern (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Arnie Levine Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Rom (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Yoni Rom (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Michoel Rom Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weinschneider (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Sroy Levitansky
“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 // Shevat 5782 // February 2022 // Editor: Mrs. Selma Hellman (continued from page 19) Rabbi and Mrs. Aryeh Greenfeld (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mr. Ronald Greenfeld Rabbi and Mrs. Gershon Hellman (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hellman Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Kahn (girl) BAR MITZVOS Rabbi and Mrs. Eli Grasier and Yehoshua Dr. and Mrs. Shmuel Goldstein and Yaakov Shlomo Rabbi and Mrs. Arieh Friedner and Moshe Mordechai Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Rokowsky and Meir Zelig Mrs. Blumy Dessler and Chaim Ozer Mr. and Mrs. Eli Frank and Yeruchom Mr. and Mrs. Adam Pollack and Azriel Mr. and Mrs. Naftali Wolf and Yishai Mr. and Mrs. Josh Botnick and Shai Mrs. Dahleen Firestone and Yossi Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Modes and Shmarya