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2009-2010
AnnualReport
Chatter is published by TanenbaumCHAT for alumni, students, parents and friends.
MANAGING EDITOR’S NOTE | Sari Morein ’05
M A N AG I N G E D I TO R
On behalf of the TanenbaumCHAT family, I would like to thank Marlene Rochwerg
for all the time and effort she has dedicated to the CHATTER Magazine, as she retires
from her position as Editor. Working on the magazine since 1993, she has made a
significant contribution to helping the CHATTER evolve into the magazine it is today.
D E S I G N / L AY O U T
Marlene and her husband Marty understand the value of a
TanenbaumCHAT education as proud parents of graduates
Risa ’92, Stefanie ’95, Jared ’98 and Joanna ’01. Their commitment to the school extends to the leadership roles they
assumed as members of the Board of Directors and the
generous support they continue to give.
We are lucky to have friends like the Rochwergs who
understand our mission and its impact, both on its students
and our community as a whole. Y a s h e r K o a c h !
Sari Morein ’05
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Thanks to your support, the TanenbaumCHAT Annual
Fund is growing to become a reliable source of income for
our school. Each year, through a variety of activities and
events, the funds raised are used to enhance the
TanenbaumCHAT Experience. Over the summer both
campuses saw improvements that were received with great
appreciation by our students when classes began in
September. At both Wallenberg & Kimel new computers and
software greeted our media students. The new Brightlink
technology (think upgraded Smartboard) is now installed in
five classrooms at the Kimel Centre. The stunning new Music
Studio at Wallenberg delivered a long awaited curriculum
addition and the adjacent Fitness Studio gave our TCW
C E L E B R AT E
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EXPERIENCE
students the bright & sunny space they deserved.
In this, our Jubilee year, we proudly celebrate the accomplishments of our school and our students. However, the
cost of delivering the total TanenbaumCHAT Experience is
not fully covered by tuition. Like all independent schools we
rely upon your philanthropic participation in providing much
needed additional funds that enhance core activities,
enrich our programs and purchase this new equipment and
technology.
Our Family of Funds touches every aspect of school life.
You can make a difference in the quality of our student
experiences with your support of the Annual Fund.
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Visit our website at www.tanenbaumchat.org/support to see all the different ways
you can help make the TanenbaumCHAT Experience the best it can be.
TanenbaumCHAT Office for Development – furthers the school’s mission & vision through focused fundraising.
Our team works to connect the philanthropy of our donors with the interests of the school.
Contact us today to talk about what you can do to make a difference!
Frances Bigman – fbigman@tanenbaumchat.org
Laurie Blake- lblake@tanenbaumchat.org
Sari Morein – smorein@tanenbaumchat.org
Shauna Kipper – skipper@tanenbaumchat.org
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– D E C A –
AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
T H AT L A S T S L O N G A F T E R
Five years ago faculty member, Jordan Hoffman, introduced a new extracurricular program to the Wallenberg Campus of TanenbaumCHAT. DECA
is an extra-curricular business club that provides students a hands-on
experience in the fields of marketing, business and entrepreneurship. The
DECA program teaches students how to present themselves in a professional manner, a valuable asset in whatever field they may find themselves
in. Its members develop critical skills that reach far beyond the business
world, such as confidence, communication, quick thinking and analysis.
The DECA competitive events include both written and interactive
components with industry professionals serving as judges. Winners are
selected based on the results of a 100 question, multiple-choice exam and
a business case study (“role-play”). Competitions require quick thinking to
prepare a solution that they then present in front of a judge.
Being a member of the DECA team requires tremendous commitment.
Students meet after school once a week to work on the skills they will
require in their competitions. Between weekly meetings and studying on
their own, members spend approximately three hours a week on DECA
work. The Wallenberg team has 65 members this year, including eleven
Grade 9 students! At TCW Hoffman is joined by faculty members Nina
Wener and Kathy Li. This year the Kimel Centre will field a DECA team at
competition, thanks to the efforts of their staff supervisor Bryce Ridge.
Sounds like hard work? It is. And yet, over the last five years this program
has grown in popularity and membership has doubled in size.
So why do TanenbaumCHAT students, with a double curriculum and
already heavy workload take on this intensive extra-curricular activity? The
CHATTER asked a mix of alumni and current students about their DECA
experience.... here’s what they said.
‘‘
DECA helped me develop many
Through DECA, I learned how
From the various competitions
The case studies were very effective
important skills necessary for
to solve tough problems under
at the regional, provincial,
at instilling an analytical,
success in the business world.
pressure and think on my feet.
and international level, not to
solution-oriented approach that
Specifically, the tightly time
Through competition and practice
mention the countless hours spent
has helped me in all of my other
constrained oral case component of
with peers, I developed solid
practicing, DECA has taught
classes. On a more personal level,
the DECA competition encouraged
presentation skills. Through
me to quickly and carefully
both my presentation skills and
me to develop both my presentation
success, I acquired self-confidence
analyze a situation, make concise
ability to speak extemporaneously
skills, and my time management
that has helped me confront any
conclusions, and be confident
improved by competing in DECA
skills. In retrospect, it’s too bad
challenge.
in my delivery. I have refined my
and have greatly helped me in
B E N JA M I N H A R R I S ‘ 0 6
critical thinking and presentation
class presentations and job
to compete in DECA for one year,
skills that have been vital to a
interviews. In addition, being on
as that experience was one of the
number of projects during my
the DECA team was simply fun.
fondest memories of my four years
first few years at university.
I met a lot of new people, and
at CHAT.
J O R DA N F I S H ’ 0 8
made great friends.
that I only had the opportunity
R O B E RT H A N D E L M A N ‘ 0 6
D E C A
STU POSLUNS ‘08
’’
The value of an extra-curricular program like
DECA has been one of my most meaningful
DECA is such an enriching experience that
DECA in an increasingly competitive world
extra-curricular activities. I have become a
allows students to think creatively in a
cannot be over-emphasized. The opportunity
more confident speaker, I have learned about
challenging environment. Students learn
for students to gain confidence and develop
the business world and how to present myself
important business terms and ideas that are
invaluable skills – thinking on their feet,
in a professional manner. I have learned
useful in understanding how the world works.
speaking in public, learning leadership and
how to approach major corporations for
I have learned how to maintain my composure
entrepreneurship – will certainly stand them
sponsorships, how to write a 30-page business
under pressure and speak to any audience in
in good stead in the future, regardless of their
plan, and how to prepare a business case
an engaging manner – these skills are always
ultimate career path. The fact that they have
study. I have also honed my time management
significant and are necessary no matter what
a lot of fun while doing all of this is just a
skills. DECA is an invaluable program, and
career I hope to pursue.
bonus!
I encourage any interested students to apply
R E B E C C A S I LV E R ‘ 1 1
ROMA BLECHER
PA R E N T
next year!
LORI OSSIP ‘11
D E C A
D R A W I N G
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VisualArts
The Visual Arts at TanenbaumCHAT Wallenberg is a growing
program, going from an enrollment of 55 students from all
four grades just a few years ago to over 180 currently
enrolled.
Starting in Grade 9, the students are exposed to the basic
foundations of Visual Arts: drawing, painting, printmaking,
theory and art history. The projects are designed to appeal
to students at all levels with the understanding that not
everyone has the same background or skill level in art.
The new Grade 10 course, developed last year, serves as
both a continuation to the Grade 9 course or a fun
introduction to Visual Arts for students who are taking it for
the first time. The students focus on creating illustrations,
prints, sculptures and paintings. They all incorporate
more contemporary forms of art into their studies while
continuing to study Art History and the Elements and
Principles of Design which are the foundation of Visual Art.
As the students progress into the senior years of Visual
Arts they begin working on more advanced projects such as
copies of Renaissance drawings and Impressionist oil
paintings. These paintings are quite often the highlight of
the Art Show and, each year, several parents inquire as to
whether or not they are for sale (unfortunately they are not).
The Grade 11 course begins with a strong focus on technical
skills and finishes with a Social Commentary project where
the students express their feelings on current issues
through their art.
Article contributor, Michael Kohl graduated from CHAT in 1997 and continued his studies
at York where he received a BFA. In 2004, he returned home to TanenbaumCHAT and has
been teaching the Art Program at the Wallenberg Campus ever since.
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The Grade 12 course focuses on art in the “real world”
where the students work on their projects as if they were
professional artists. The first project is a large-scale,
subject-based mural, done in the school. The students
create a design based around a subject in the school, and
design a creative and interesting mural. The second project
is an open installation where the students have no restrictions on their work and must create a viable, personal work
of art that is displayed in the art show at the end of the year.
One of the most important aspects of the Visual Arts
program is that it gives the students an opportunity to
express their creativity and enjoy themselves while doing so.
The relaxed atmosphere of the art room with its couches,
music, open space, brightly painted walls and welcoming
“open door” policy serves as an escape for many of the
students. It is a place where they can come to relax, think,
work, study, create, talk, listen and, most importantly learn.
PHOTOGRAPHY | STUDIO RECORDING | LIGHTING | DIRECTING | STAGECRAFT | SCRIPTWRITING
“Hi-tech” may not be the first words that pop into your head
when you think about communication, but even those of us
who are ardent advocates of face-to-face interaction have to
concede that we are socially afloat on a sea of technically
sophisticated communication media. We tweet, blog, email,
and Facebook an ever expanding collection of “friends” and
colleagues, and use cell-phones in ways that were science
fiction a generation ago. Meanwhile more ‘traditional’
media has so permeated our mental space that we don’t
even think about how much television, film, and print we
involve ourselves with.
Come by our facilities, talk to the students you see in our
labs, and you will quickly realize that we have stepped up to
the challenge, and are striving to equip our students with
sophisticated skills and ‘hi-tech’ experiences. The towering
green-screen, the soundproof rooms and recording booth,
the impressive collection of hardware and software are all
Media
just the new tools, the new pencils and pads, that are
needed today to communicate, and the skills to use
them carry forward into their academic careers and their
professional lives.
We are striving to help them find their own voice in both
traditional and new media, to enable them to express
themselves meaningfully and effectively whether in film, on
the radio, in podcasts, or in print. Students explore
everything from digital photography, to multi-track studio
recording, through lighting, directing, stagecraft, and
scriptwriting. Students create commercials, documentaries,
short films, music videos, television pilots, and animation.
Students create photograph installations, podcasts, and
radio programs to ‘internet-cast’. Students create CD, DVD,
Blu-ray and internet based products to distribute their work.
They create an amazing array of impressive media, all
within our in-house facilities – facilities that rival that of
many small production houses.
Every year our students’ products are submitted to a
variety of national and international juried competitions,
but this year is special. This year, students will be making
efforts to record all that happens during our Jubilee year for
posterity. For our senior students, the year will culminate in
editing all the digital film and photographs, to create a
record for posterity of this proud year. There is no better way
to see what is important at TanenbaumCHAT, as well as to
see why TanenbaumCHAT is important, than to hear the
voices of our own students.
The state of the art media centre at the Kimel Centre offers top of the line
equipment for our students to work with.
Faculty is at the heart of
TanenbaumCHAT’s education...and
ultimately determines the quality
of the education that our students receive.
Teachers have a powerful, long-lasting
influence on their students. They directly
affect how students learn, what they learn,
how much they learn, and the ways they
interact with one another & the world
around them.
Effective teachers engage students in active
learning – debating, discussing, researching, writing, evaluating, experimenting, and
constructing models, papers, and products
in addition to listening to and reading
information, watching demonstrations, and
practicing skills. They also provide constant
feedback that help students improve as
they continuously revise their work towards
these standards. And they do all of this
while collaborating with other teachers
and administrators to create a seamless
curriculum and a supportive environment
throughout the school.
In order for our teachers to continue to
provide the highest quality education, they
require our investment in their education.
The 173 faculty at TanenbaumCHAT all
share a commitment to professional
growth, which they in turn communicate
through high academic standards for
themselves and their students. Over 40% of
our staff have masters or doctorate level
degrees, 60% have over ten years teaching
experience and 10% of our faculty are
themselves proud TanenbaumCHAT alumni.
Our staff partake in valuable professional
development as members & participants in
professional associations such as Science
Teachers Association of Ontario (STAO),
Ontario Modern Language Teachers
Association (OMLTA), Ontario Physical &
Health Education Association (OPHEA),
Ontario Association for Mathematics
Education (OAME), and the Council of
Ontario Dance & Drama Educators (CODE).
Our Jewish Studies faculty participate at
conferences such as American Council on
the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
Conference and the “Brandeis Teaching
Rabbinics” conference. The school also
holds our own in-house Professional
Development Days several times during the
year.
With ever tightening budgets, and a
sincere effort to keep tuition down, finding
the money to fund faculty professional
development is a constant struggle. The
current budget allocation for professional
development for our staff translates into
roughly $275 per teacher per year.
YOUR SUPPORT OF THE FACULTY FUND WILL ALLOW TANENBAUMCHAT TO
M O R E E F F E C T I V E LY I N V E S T I N O U R M O S T P R E C I O U S R E S O U R C E , O U R T E AC H E R S.
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CLASS OF 1983 – REUNION
JUBILEE OPPORTUNITIES
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Includes 10 tickets to Jubilee Birthday Bash
Gala, event sponsor recognition and a
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BE A PAR T OF
TanenbaumCHAT’s
th
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by including your
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JUBILEE
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For more information, contact Laurie Blake at
416.636.5984 ext: 291 OR email lblake@tanenbaumchat.org
Forms can be downloaded at www.tanenbaumchat.org/support
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PLATINUM full page ad in the Tribute Book
Gold Sponsor
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GOLD full page ad in the Tribute Book
Silver Sponsor
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SILVER full page ad in the Tribute Book
Bronze Sponsor
$1,800
BRONZE full page ad in the Tribute Book
Full Page
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Half Page
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Quarter Page
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Our alumni are encouraged to contact
Sari Morein at smorein@tanenbaumchat.org
for unique alumni opportunities in the Tribute Book.
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AlumniMatters
Homecoming
Weekend
Review
The excitement continued…
On Sunday, TanenbaumCHAT spent the morning saying
“L’chaim” at the Alumni Wall of Honour Induction
Ceremony. A dedication of permanent recognition
was created to honour past Valedictorians, Student
Council Presidents, Athletes of the Year and Governor
General Award recipients.
TCW Student Council President, Ilana Walters and TCK Vice President Alex
“As a student of TanenbaumCHAT attending fifty years after its doors were first
opened, I imagine a great number of things have changed, but I’d guess that an
even greater number of things have stayed the same. The pride with which they
celebrate their Judaism and commitment to the Land of Israel, and their eagerness
to get involved in Student Activities are likely all trademarks of the
TanenbaumCHAT student of 2010 just as much as his or her counterpart fifty
years prior.”
Alex Maged – 2010 Student Council Vice President of TCK
TanenbaumCHAT’s Retro Prom
On Saturday, October 9th 2010, the
TanenbaumCHAT Alumni Association
welcomed all young alumni to flash back
to their CHAT days with a “Retro Prom”
themed night, held at the trendy downtown
venue, Lobby Restaurant and Lounge.
It was a memorable night of drinks and
dancing while reminiscing with old friends,
classmates and even teachers!
TanenbaumCHAT alumnus, Carli Kadish ’07 was the
lucky winner of the Apple iPad.
TanenbaumCHAT
rang in its
JubileeYear
with its first
exciting event:
Alumni Homecoming
Weekend!
This ceremony was then followed by an afternoon of
Homecoming festivities. A flag football game took place
on the Wallenberg Campus field with alumni, teachers and
current students playing on both teams. At the same time,
alumni families and friends enjoyed the Chatchkes Fair, food
vendors and the “Better with Age” band performance in
the courtyard.
Maged shared their thoughts on this meaningful day in TanenbaumCHAT history:
“I would imagine that 50 years ago the school clubs would look much differently than
they do now. Maybe your TanenbaumCHAT memories were filled with talks about 45’s.
Today that has turned into live music in the atrium and new music room. The point is
wherever you live now and whatever you’re doing, the time you spent at
TanenbaumCHAT helped pave the way for the rest of us. So thank you for coming today
to help the present meet the past, because it is nice to know that the one thing we all
share is the four years we spent at this special place.”
Ilana Walters – 2010 Student Council President of TCW
Thank you to everyone who came to help
celebrate TanenbaumCHAT’s 50th Anniversary
and we look forward to seeing everyone at next
year’s Homecoming Weekend!
The Alumni Association wishes to thank:
King Davids
Strubs Pickles
Rochelle Goldberg
Daniel Warner
Chayyim Kaduri
Aubrey Zimmerman
Michelle Kahn
All student volunteers
With TanenbaumCHAT’s
New Stream program
increasing in popularity,
we asked past graduates
of this program:
What does the
New Stream
program
mean to you?
What did it
offer you and
how has it
had an effect
on your life
today?
AlexandraKuperman ’00
AlumniMatters
I was in New Stream from 1996 to 2000. At the time, there
were about 10 students. You could say we had our own little
“minyan”. We learned Hebrew, Tanakh, Jewish History, and
Rabbinics. For all Judaic classes we were a group that always
stayed together. For all other classes (for example, Science,
Math, English, Art...) we joined students from across the
grade. New stream classes introduced me for the first time to
the Talmud. Before then, I did not really know what the
Talmud was and how it fit into my life as a Jew. Over my years
at CHAT, I learned the difference between Mishna and Gmara
and how the Talmud truly impacts the way we practice as
Jews today.
Since we were such a small class, we were able to have many
meaningful conversations where everyone’s voice could be
heard. Also, since we were each others partners in learning,
we sometimes gathered as a class for Shabbat or at each
other’s houses for group study sessions for upcoming tests.
In a big school, this small group dynamic was a special
opportunity that I believe was unique.
During my time at the University of Waterloo, I was able to
answer Jewish related questions with confidence because of
what I learned in New Stream. More than that, I had the tools
to be a leader and educator in the Kitchener Waterloo
community at Temple Shalom and at the Jewish Students
Association. Today, I am the Assistant Director of the leading
U.S. Jewish environmental education program – the Teva
Learning Center. I credit my fluency in Jewish life and
learning in large part to my New Stream Education at CHAT.
TheExperienceContinues:
Stream program in 2003, I had a strong
Jewish connection but lacked the Jewish
knowledge
that
my
friends
from
day-school had. Shabbat with my family,
Young Judea summer camps, and time
spent in Israel gave me a strong
appreciation for Judaism, but I knew
that I had just scratched the surface of
understanding my roots. New Stream
was a way for me to ground these
cultural experiences in study.
JoshStern ’08
JustinBinder ’07
When I entered TanenbaumCHAT’s New
The TanenbaumCHAT New Stream program is the
ultimate hybrid in high school education. It offers
introductory courses in religious studies for public
school students with limited Hebrew backgrounds.
Entering into the Jewish school system past the “critical
period” may seem like a difficult task, as language
acquisition skills do not come as easy; however, the
dedication of the New Stream faculty ensures a successful learning experience.
My parents encouraged me to try TanenbaumCHAT for a
year and gave me the option of returning to public school
if I was not satisfied. Within the first few weeks of Grade
9, our New Stream class created such a tight bond that
My four years in New Stream served
lasted throughout graduation, and we still try to keep in
this purpose, and have left me with
touch. Our New Stream family became closer through
knowledge and a commitment to lifelong
outside-of-school activities such as Sukkah parties,
learning. From Ivrit class to Rabinnics,
colour wars, and Shabbat dinners that included
I found that the New Stream classes
occasional guest appearances from our teachers.
strengthened my understanding of
Now in my third year of the science program at the
important Jewish issues. This program
University of Western Ontario, the New Stream program
has empowered me to lead Jewish
has greatly influenced my current lifestyle and decisions.
studies discussions as a counselor at
I am a member of the Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi,
Camp Solelim, and has inspired me
which is an active supporter of the Jewish community.
to continue my Jewish education
I even felt confident enough to take an intermediate level
throughout university by taking Jewish
Hebrew course this year at university, with the bulk of my
studies courses. I will carry the lessons
Hebrew-speaking ability stemming from the New Stream
learned in New Stream with me for years
program. As I experience the diversity of University life,
to come.
I still manage to preserve the essential aspects of a
Jewish identity and I have the New Stream program to
thank for that.
NewStreamGraduates
spotlight
AlumniMatters
mentorship
Jake Jesin ’97 – Most of us have fond memories of our days as CHAT
students but we have little opportunity to show our appreciation for the
school once we’ve finally graduated. In my case, I graduated 13 years
ago and went on to complete a B.A. in Political Science at York
University, and followed that with an LL.B. at Queen’s University. During
that time, I had very little contact with CHAT or any of its alumni other
than the friends I had graduated with. That changed after law school
when I landed an articling job with Steven Skurka, renowned Toronto
criminal lawyer and fellow CHAT grad. As we each shared our memories
of our favourite teachers and classes, I realized how important it was to
mentor others who were just starting out on the path towards successful careers. After completing my articles in 2006, I opened my own law
office and I have been practicing criminal law defence since then.
Two years ago, I was invited to speak at the annual TanenbaumCHAT
Career Day for Grade 11 students. As I sat in the classroom speaking
about my law practice, I was struck by the intelligence of the questions
that were posed by the students and the curiosity that many of them
displayed towards various career choices. It was then that I decided to
join the Mentorship Program at TanenbaumCHAT. Within a month after
signing up, I received my first email from a recent TanenbaumCHAT grad
interested in becoming a lawyer and I have continued to mentor her
through her admission into law school and interviews for summer jobs.
I encourage all of you to join the Mentorship Network. Aside from the
fact that it is a rewarding experience for the mentor, it’s also important
for us to support our fellow CHAT grads and help them succeed in their
future careers.
“
It’s important for us
to support our
fellow CHAT grads
and help them succeed
in their future careers.
MentorshipNetwork
For more information please contact:
Sari Morein, 416.636.5984 ext: 315 | smorein@tanenbaumchat.org
Funding for The Mentorship Network has been assisted by the Adam Buck z”l Family
Business Fund to open new opportunities for the TanenbaumCHAT alumni.
”
Jake
mentorshipspotlight (Continued)
Marni Banack – Film Director, Marni
Banack graduated from York University in
1996 and continued her studies at the
prestigious American Film Institute until
1998. Since then, Marni’s focus is directing
programs important to teens and tweens
alike such as Degrassi: The Next Generation
and Majority Rules.
“Over the years I have been the beneficiary
in my career of help from friends and
classmates both in terms of getting into film
school and my directing career afterwards.
Informally and very ad hoc I help/advise
people either thinking of going into film
school or just finishing off with contacts
and ideas. But, when TanenbaumCHAT
started this mentorship program I immediately got involved as while there are more
people now involved with film our numbers
are still small and I wanted to be able to
help students network in what is still a
relatively alternative career path. The
program’s appeal to me was its honesty, we
aren’t trying to sugar-coat or sell a
program, I tell students honestly the good
and bad of this career path and have always
had the mentees appreciate that.”
Marni
Shimmy Brandes ’90 – Shimmy graduated
from McGill University in 1994 with a
Bachelor of Arts degree. He was then
accepted to the Rotman School of Business
at University of Toronto where he received
his MBA in 2002. Since then, Shimmy has
spent the last six and a half years at Master
Plan Management Limited and currently
holds the position of Vice President in
Finance.
“Giving back to my community is a value
that I embrace. The TanenbaumCHAT
Mentorship program provides me with a
wonderful opportunity to give back by
sharing some of my time and experience
with fellow alum. My own personal
educational and professional development
has been deeply enhanced by some key
mentors so I know firsthand the value and
potential of these connections. Through
sharing my experience with others I hope
to play a part in helping others advance
professionally – and those people will
hopefully emerge as mentors themselves
in time. The TanenbaumCHAT Mentorship
Program is a win win proposition for all
involved.”
Shimmy
mentee
Jason Goldlist ’03 – After graduating from
university and beginning my professional
career, I became interested in helping
manage an entrepreneurial venture in the
luxury goods industry. I did not have a lot of
experience in the sector, and neither did
many of my friends and colleagues.
Without the ability to tap into my own
network, I decided to reach out to the
TanenbaumCHAT mentorship network to
see if there was anyone who could help.
Almost immediately, I was paired with a
highly successful, relevant, and helpful
mentor who took the time to introduce me
to the industry and guide me through how
it works. During our coffee chats, she gave
actionable advice and made important
introductions that have led to valuable
meetings and relationships in Toronto and
Paris. We continue to keep in touch by
email and she continues to take an
active interest in my work. With all the
unexpected help I received from the
mentorship network in the luxury industry,
I think it is crystal clear that the program is
a real diamond in the rough!
Jason
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T A N E N B A U M C H A T
A N D
T H E I R A L U M N I S U P P O R T
T H E P I T C H F O R I S R A E L
The Toronto-based charity baseball tournament, The Pitch for Israel,
enjoyed a third year of homeruns and fundraising for vulnerable
Jewish families in Israel. In its third year, The Pitch for Israel
experienced several swinging successes, which included a three-city
expansion of the tournament and forging new event and sponsorship
partnerships with One Family Fund and Scotiabank.
For this year, $160,000 has been raised to date and there is hope
that the fundraising dollars will keep growing until the end of 2010.
All of the proceeds from this year’s Pitch for Israel tournament will
go to One Family Fund Canada, which supports Israeli children
whose lives have been shattered by terrorism. More specifically,
the proceeds will provide these children an opportunity to attend
healing camps run by One Family Fund.
In addition to the event, The Pitch for Israel has created a partnership with their leading sponsor, Scotiabank, and have partnered with
other organizations such as Scotiabank, JUMP (Jewish Urban Meeting
Place), Cineplex Entertainment, Ontario PC, Yogen Fruz, Gluskin Sheff,
Fabricland, Rockport, Magen Boys Entertainment, TanenbaumCHAT
Alumni and many more.
With a third season of success, the Pitch for Israel will continue to
expand and sustain the idea of giving back to others in need.
An Oscars Gala Auction follow up.
The Cooper Family (Howard ’75, Esther ’78, and Marley ’06),
Oscars Gala Live Auction winners of the Emmy’s package are
walking the Red Carpet in true style in L.A. | Harvey and Fay
Blankenstein, Oscars Gala Live Auction winners of the Fairmont St. Andrew trip in Scotland, are enjoying a few rounds of golf.
AlumniMatters
NachesNotes
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receiving the
Alumni Association
e-Newsletter??
The Alumni Association is proud
to send out a quarterly newsletter,
filled with announcements and updates
on what is happening with our Alumni
and what is going on at TanenbaumCHAT.
There are also notices on important
events taking place in the community,
which often include special discounts for
TanenbaumCHAT Alum.
To subscribe to our e-newsletter,
please email Sari Morein at
smorein@tanenbaumchat.org.
Boltiansky
Daniel Bar-Dayan ’93 and
Marni Bar-Dayan on the birth of
a second daughter, Hailey Logon,
sister to Madison
Bar-Dayan
Births
Nicole Boltiansky (Myers) ’01
and Arie Boltiansky on the birth
of a daughter, Maya Rachel
Michael Garfinkle ’00 and
Suzanne Garfinkle on the birth
of a son, Theodore Charles
Talya Gryn ’95 (Braude) and
David Gryn on the birth of a son,
Daniel Gideon, brother to Yael,
Joshua and Ezra
Itamar Weisbrod ’01 and Laura
Weisbrod on the birth of a son,
Yigal Yosef
Sharon Weisz ’98 (Isaacs) and
Dany Weisz on the birth of a son,
Ezra Levi
Weisz
Garfinkle
NachesNotes
Marriages
Natalie Behar ’01 (Bilewitz) to Mark Behar
Naomi Elmaleh ’07 (Samuel) to David Elmaleh
Andrea Mansfield ’00 (Adam) to
Robert Mansfield
Budd
Elmaleh
Kurin
Engagements
Michael Budd ’02 to Brenda Bowman
Adina Herbert ’02 to Andy Hauser
Michael Kurin ’04 to Devorah Libman
Danielle Myers ’03 to Andrew Mills
Yona Shem-Tov ’93 to Ami Abramson
of New York
Mansfield
Behar
Yasher Koach
Sean Friedman ’03 on the completion of his
Masters of Science
Gilian Horenfeldt ’04 on the completion of her
Masters of Social Work at the University of Toronto
Meredith Kinrys ’04 on the launch of her iPhone
game "Monster Dice Theatre", for which Meredith
did all the art work
Mark Smiley ’76 on receiving the Doctor of
Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
Lisa Jesin ’83 (Zuck) and Eddie Jesin ’81
on their son, David’s Bar Mitzvah
Pedagogy, honoris causa degree from the Jewish
Theological Seminary
Joe Steinman ’06 received a Bachelor of Science
Honours graduate in Chemical-Physics. Joe was
awarded the Governor General’s Silver Medal at the
Trent University 2010 Convocation. The Medal is
awarded to the Honours student with the highest
academic standing in the Bachelor Degree Program.
Joe was also the recipient of an
NSERC Undergraduate Student
Research Award for summer research
at the university in Surface Physics
for 2008, 2009, and 2010.
In September 2010 he will be
commencing graduate studies at the
University of Toronto in the Medical
Biophysics Department with an
Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship
for graduate studies from the Natural
Sciences and Engineering Research
Council.
Eli Stutz ’93 on the debut of his
children’s novel: Pickle Impossible
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Please keep sending us your news and photos to share with everyone!
Joanna Rochwerg ’01 to Yaron Shlesinger
Simone Suttner ’01 to Chaim Landau of Jerusalem, Israel
Jonathan Teller ’04 to Rachel Stern of Los Angeles
Teller
Suttner
Rochwerg
REUNION REVIEW & CALL OUT
Horenfeldt
On September 19th, the Class of 2000
revisited the halls they used to roam for
their 10 year reunion. Over 70 alumni
enjoyed the morning with a bagel brunch,
while reminiscing and watching past
video clips of their days at CHAT.
Thank you to everyone who attended and we hope you will stay in touch!
To the Grads of 2001: The time has come to celebrate your 10 year
reunion! If anyone from this year is interested in helping to coordinate
the event, please contact Sari Morein at smorein@tanenbaumchat.org
or 416.636.5984 ext: 315
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HIGHLIGHTS
2009 | 2010
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| TCW Purim
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| TCK Opening Carnival
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| TCK Trip to West Virginia
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| TCK Entrepreneur Week
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| TCW Tigers Hockey Players
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| TCK Leadership Madrichim
7
| Annual Fund Telethon
8
| TCK Students in the Zoltan and
Yetta Freeman Beit Midrash
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| TCW Course Fair
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Highlights
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10 | TCK Academic Awards
11 | TCW Phys. Ed. Retreat
12 | TCW Think Pink Day
13 | Shalheveth Freier International
Physics Tournament
14 | HRH Duke of Edinburgh presents
gold medals
15 | TCW Student Council
16 | TCW Twin Day
17 | Professional Development
18 | TCK Second City
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O F F I C E R S
of the School
AnnualReport
PRESIDENT
Judy Engel
CHAIRPERSON
OF THE BOARD
Cecile Zaifman
I M M E D I AT E
PA S T P R E S I D E N T
Lori Disenhouse ‘76
VICE PRESIDENT
Report from the
Judy Engel
President
MY RELATIONSHIP WITH TANENBAUMCHAT,
THEN REFERRED TO AS THE COMMUNITY
HEBREW ACADEMY OF TORONTO, BEGAN
14 YEARS AGO. WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN
TO REFLECT ON AN EXPERIENCE THAT HAS
BROUGHT SO MUCH FULFILLMENT TO MY LIFE.
I owe a debt of gratitude to UJA Federation who afforded
me many leadership opportunities that eventually led me
to assume the role as President of TanenbaumCHAT.
The word “community” is central to my life and my
work as lay leader. The TanenbaumCHAT community is
comprised of dedicated administration, staff and support
staff who embody the ethos of the school. Each and every
day they teach, mentor and inspire our students in an
environment founded on Jewish values and principles.
Our alumni are 5,000 strong and are still actively
engaged in Career Day, Mentorship programs, basketball
leagues and our Board. They are now leaders in their own
right and are impacting their own communities across
North America and Israel. In fact, 10 percent of our own
teaching staff are alumni who come back to inspire
another generation of students. . . Mi-dor la-dor, from
generation to generation.
It has been a privilege to work with a dedicated Board
of Directors who are committed to the good governance of
the school. Your insight, numerous skill sets and passion
for Jewish Education has been inspirational.
And last but certainly not least the TanenbaumCHAT
family who represent 50 years of students, their families,
staff, administration and Directors. You are an example of
a collective that can make miracles happen. Your commitment to Jewish education and the perpetuation of Jewish
life and values have always been and will continue to be the
foundation for the future leaders of our Jewish community.
My hope is that my leadership will inspire others as
others have inspired me.
Helen Finder-Guttman
TREASURER
Leslie Fluxgold
S E C R E TA R Y
Dr. Gary Elman
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
Marcy Abramsky
Stephen Bloom
Susy Bogler
Michael Buckstein ’81
Ellen Chaikof ’80
Laurie Cohen
Brenlee Gales
Dr. Leon Genesove
Dr. Ronn Goldberg
Philip Gordin
Netta Greenblatt
Fran Grundman
Trevor Kahn
Debbie Kimel
Karine Krieger
Jenifer Lev
Leanne Matlow
Henza Miller
Ben Mogil ’91
Harvey Naglie
Marla Rosenfeld ’79
Miguel Singer ’76
Guy Weissberg
Howard Zerker
Jack Zimmerman
Alumni Association
Jenifer Lev ’89
LIFE MEMBERS
Donald Carr, Q.C
Dr. Sydney Eisen
Mel Finkelstein
Stephen Freedhoff
Bernard Ghert
Dr. Arthur Haberman
Dr. Ben-Zion Shapiro
Dr. Murray Urowitz
D I R E C TO R O F E D U C AT I O N
Thank you for this most gratifying experience.
Paul Shaviv, M.A., M.Phil
P R I N C I PA L , T C K
Jonathan Levy, Ph.D.
P R I N C I PA L , T C W
Helen Fox, B.A.
DIRECTOR OF JEWISH STUDIES
Samuel Kapustin, M.A., M.Ed
C F O / E X E C U T I V E D I R E C TO R
Rhona Birenbaum, M.B.A.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Frances Bigman, CFRE
2009 | 2010
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C O M M I T T E E S O F
T A N E N B A U M C H A T
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
The Mandate of the TanenbaumCHAT
AUDIT COMMITTEE
C H A I R : Lorne Cappell
MEMBERS:
Committees
Dr. Ronn Goldberg
Brian Joffe
Michael Lipton
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
C H A I R : Les Fluxgold, Treasurer
MEMBERS:
Alan Applebaum
Susy Bogler
Judy Engel
Elana Glass
A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O N
C H A I R : Jenifer Lev
To maintain close ties within the
alumni and between the alumni and
the school
MENTORSHIP NETWORK
C H A I R : Ben Mogil
To provide valued services and
programs to our alumni
C H AT T E R
E D I TO R : Marlene Rochwerg
E D U C AT I O N C O M M I T T E E
C H A I R : Leanne Matlow
MEMBERS:
Marcy Abramsky
Ray Buchowski
Brenda Dzaldov
Judy Engel
Michelle Factor
Helen Fox
Ronn Goldberg
Jill Goldberg
Reitman
Mira Hamat
Jennifer Joseph
Sam Kapustin
Allan Katchky
Karine Krieger
Malka Lewittes
Jonathan Levy
Henza Miller
Ben Mogil
To re-establish the Alumni Association
as a vibrant and integral component
of TanenbaumCHAT
Ruth Morgenthau
Liz Pearl
Susan Rapoport
-Glick
Marla Rosenfeld
David Seed
Paul Shaviv
Heather Weinstock
Zev Steinfeld
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
C H A I R : Helen Finder-Guttman
MEMBERS:
Assists the Board of Directors in
fulfilling its oversight responsibilities
by reviewing financial reports,
recommending the appointment of
the auditors and conducting an
independent annual review of the
audited financial statements of
the Corporation. Members of the
committee should have a strong
financial background and understand
the auditing process.
Marcy Abramsky Alan Lechem
Les Fluxgold
Ben Mogil
Philip Gordin
PERSONNEL
C H A I R : Ellen Chaikof
MEMBERS:
Sandra Appel
Alan Applebaum
Judy Engel
Les Fluxgold
Philip Gordin
Bonnie Langer
Cecile Zaifman
WALLENBERG BUILDING COMMITTEE
C H A I R : Miguel Singer
MEMBERS:
Oversees the financial management
of the school, works with professional
staff in establishing the budget and
recommends tuition fees, co-ordinates
with other committees as it relates to
financial implications to the school,
deals with banks regarding long and
short term debt
Reviews status of the curricula,
both Judaic and secular, to ensure
that the curriculum reflects the
school’s underlying philosophy
as outlined in the “Statement
of Philosophy and Purpose” and
any other matters that may be
referred to them for consideration
by the Administration
Oversees matters of proper
governance, including strategic
planning initiatives, for the Board
of Directors
Provides guidance and oversight
on matters related to the
on-going maintenance, operation
and capital improvement to the
school’s physical plant
Reviews staffing recommendations
of senior administration,
non-unionized employment
contracts and tenure eligibility
and represents the Corporation
in contract negotiations with the
teachers’ unions
Warren Grossman Ian Zagdanski
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MEMBERS:
Judi Alter
Paul Barsky
Frances Bigman
Laurie Blake
Avi Bogler
Laurie Cohen
Judy Engel
Helen Fox
Brenlee Gales
Karen Glasberg
Netta Greenblatt
Karen Kahansky
Trevor Kahn
Lynn Kauffman
Shauna Kipper
Debbie Kleiner
-Zucker
Rebecca Kornblum
Dana Levy
Suzanne Marcus
Leanne Matlow
Sandy Miller
Sharon Pearlstein
Renee Schachter
Peter Seligman
Robin Shugar
Rhona Slomovic
Carole Sterling
Joy Sterling
Cecile Zaifman
To develop and coordinate all activities
relating to fundraising (long-term and
short-term)
Works with Tuition Department
staff in considering the reduction
in tuition fees for students
attending the school
To assist in production/organization of
public relations and communications
efforts when necessary
TanenbaumCHAT
AnnualReport
Report from the
Director of Education
R AT H E R T H A N I N D U L G E I N M E M O R I E S O F O U R F I R S T F I F T Y Y E A R S,
I WA N T TO W R I T E A N A DVA N C E ‘ M E S S AG E ’ F O R T H E 2 0 6 0 / 5 8 2 1
C E N T E N A RY E D I T I O N O F T H E C H AT T E R . I H O P E M Y E V E N T UA L S U C C E S S O R W I L L N OT M I N D M Y U S U R P I N G H I S / H E R S PAC E I N T H E
‘ M AG A Z I N E ’ , I N W H AT E V E R U N D R E A M E D O F M E D I U M I T W I L L
T H E N B E D I S T R I BU T E D. H E R E I S T H E F I R S T D R A F T:
‘‘
When we celebrated our Jubilee in 2010/5771, the school was still in a physical building. It is
difficult to imagine those days. The classroom still revolved around paper, and every year students
would have to buy all of their study material in the form of ‘books’. It is astonishing to think of how
much natural resources were used each year in our school and in every other school just to supply
teaching and learning material. It is even more puzzling (and slightly horrifying) to imagine so many
students and teachers arriving at school by gasoline-driven transport, whose polluting fumes – as
we now know - must have affected the ability of every student to concentrate. Every student came
to ‘school’ (at that time, the word automatically meant a physical building) every day, and would sit
in groups of roughly twenty for each lesson, with a teacher at the front of the class. If you mentally
summon the neural image TanenbaumCHAT:2010:class:Gropper you will see in your mindvision a
teacher called Alex Gropper (advances in medicine have also considerably lengthened our active
lives, and of course he only recently retired, after over ninety years of teaching!) “teaching” a history
class as it was done then. When, in 2045 we finally switched completely to neuralvisionteaching,
our three campuses – the original two, plus our 2020 campus in Newmarket – became retirement
villages for TanenbaumCHAT alumni and teachers, with just a corner in each area for our central
computer hub. In those days, too, visiting Israel had to be done in “jet” planes, which involved
sitting strapped into a seat for an eleven-hour journey through the skies, using even more quantities
of gasoline! Our instant globeshifting dematerializing/rematerializing technology, adopted in 2052
makes travel instantaneous, and enables every Jewish Studies lesson to convene in Jerusalem. It is
strange to think of how in those days students had to manually learn Ivrit – the single
‘Languagetablet’ that we swallow now makes it effortless!
WHO KNOWS?
’’
W I T H B E S T W I S H E S TO O U R E X T E N D E D TA N E N BAU M C H AT ‘ FA M I LY ’
F O R A H A P P Y, H E A LT H Y, C A L M , S U C C E S S F U L A N D A B OV E A L L
P E AC E F U L Y E A R – PAU L S H AV I V D I R E C TO R O F E D U C AT I O N
2009 | 2010
AnnualReport
IN THE YEAR UNDER REAL REVIEW –
2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 0 , we had another excellent year. Despite the
Jubilee Celebrations, and during the summer of 2010 we were
able to implement the first stage of the refurbishment of the
Wallenberg Campus – adding a fabulous new Music Room and a
new Fitness Centre. At the end of the year we bade farewell to
two wonderful colleagues on their retirement – Lil Fox (TCW)
and Ray Buchowski (TCK), who have both given outstanding and
appreciated service to the school. Appointments were made of
Jory Vernon (TCW) and Renee Cohen ’96 (TCK) as VPs of General
Studies – both internal appointments. Ms. Cohen is the first
Administrator in the school who is herself a TanenbaumCHAT
alumnus! Thanks to all of my colleagues and our school
leadership for their team support and help in navigating the
school through the challenges and triumphs of the year, and,
indeed, to all professional and lay leaders, students and parents,
for their support of our great school over half a century!
Paul Shaviv
enrolment and re-enrolment. During the year we planned our
M.A., M.PHIL
economic and demographic pressures, we had a resilient
Director of Education
TanenbaumCHAT
AnnualReport
Report from TCW
Principal
A S I R E F L E C T O N T H E PA S T S C H O O L Y E A R ,
I AM EVEN MORE CONSCIOUS AND
A P P R E C I AT I V E O F W H AT A R E M A R K A B L E
Students continue to amaze me as they not only do well academically, but continue to be involved in a multitude of activities. With passion and enthusiasm
students were engaged in a range of pursuits including student and athletic
councils, Shabbatons, fund raisers, school shows, Dance Fashion Show, Talent
Show and our famous musical – last year a chart topper – “Annie” and the
Ivrit play “Joseph.” And where would we be without our numerous clubs and
committees including WYN, Peer Counselors, DECA, Year Book Committee, The
Fireside Chat, our school newspaper – and these are just a few!!
This past summer will always be remembered as the time we officially started
renovating our campus. A bright, modern, technological spacious music room
was built and a fabulous exercise room was added in a space that was once a
small gym. The “A” wing was finally air conditioned and the main hall,
affectionately called “Main Street” was spruced up and repainted. We look
forward to the next step in the TCW renewal.
2009 -2010 was a very good year. We are looking forward to celebrating the
2010 -2011 year, our Jubilee year, with pride. It surely will be another amazing
“TanenbaumCHAT” year!!!!
P r i n c i p a l
W a l l e n b e r g
C a m p u s
HelenFox
We have confirmed over time that this is a school with outstanding realizations
not just in academics, but in the arts, athletics and informal education. It is the
“ruach” of each and every student that brings Wallenberg Campus to life. As I walk
down the hallways, I am delighted to see so many students engaged in a variety
of activities: music in the halls and now in the classroom, activities in the gym,
students involved in Shabbatonim and celebrating the “Chaggim”. Students are
constantly captivated in the quest for truth and understanding throughout the
building. Our student body is energetic, sensitive, and creative.
B. A .
S C H O O L TA N E N B A U M C H A T I S .
2009 | 2010
AnnualReport
Report from TCK
Principal
2009-10 WAS A YEAR IN WHICH OUR STUDENTS
EXCELLED ON THE LOCAL, REGIONAL,
N A T I O N A L , A N D I N T E R N A T I O N A L S TA G E I N
The nature of the successes, including a safe-cracking tournament, the
International Bible Contest, literature awards, music, mock trials, model UN and
ice hockey (to name just a few) are indicative of the breadth of experiences our
students receive.
In addition to some of our regular events, our school hosted its first Rock Your
Cause where students researched and showcased more than 15 charities before
continuing the evening with music and fun. Our school play was performed in
our own drama studio where for three consecutive nights our students
entertained parents, fellow students and guests. Students continued their
wonderful Chesed work in West Virginia where they assisted in constructing
houses for the needy, while our music students dazzled at their spring concert.
Our Yom Hashoah program brought all of our students together in a moving
dedication to those who resisted the Nazis. The Dance / Fashion and Talent
shows allowed students to showcase their many abilities that might otherwise
go unseen.
While these events provide the texture to their high school life, our students
continued to benefit from a first rate academic program. Ten new staff members
joined our faculty enhancing the stellar group of teachers already on staff. The
year ended as 126 students marched across the stage at graduation with an
unparalleled General and Jewish Studies education. It is a pleasure to be part of
such as fabulous school.
P r i n c i p a l
K i m e l
Jonathan Levy
A N D E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A R AC T I V I T I E S.
P H . D.
A WIDE RANGE OF ACADEMIC, CO-CURRICULAR
C e n t r e
TanenbaumCHAT
AnnualReport
Report from the
WALLENBERG CAMPUS
REFURBISHMENT
In February 2009, TanenbaumCHAT’s
Budget and Finance committee conducted
a rigorous review of the 2009/10 budget.
Under the leadership of Leslie Fluxgold,
Treasurer, the committee spent time
probing administration’s assumptions and
examining the underlying factors impacting
each budget line. A breakeven tuition fee
of $18,900 was settled on. The financial
statements for the year ending June 30,
2010 reported a small surplus of $282,000
(1% of revenues).
The first phase of infrastructure improvements was completed in the summer of
2009. This primarily involved replacement
of the building’s original boilers, which had
been in service for more than 50 years.
As predicted, the 2009/10 school year saw a
5% drop in enrolment compared to the
previous year’s record high enrolment. The
discontinuation of the one-time Special
Education program for former Grade 7
students from She’arim, 60 fewer Grade 9
students at the Wallenberg Campus, and
unexpectedly high attrition from Grade 10
into Grade 11 at the Kimel Family
Education Centre resulted in an overall
decline in enrolment of 100 students.
Through a consultative process involving
Miguel Singer, chair of the Building
Committee, committee members Ian
Zagdanski and Warren Grossman, department heads and administration, the
school’s architects continued to develop
plans for the second and third phases of the
expansion and refurbishment of the
Wallenberg Campus, focusing on the music
and fitness areas and the new science wing.
At year-end, construction had begun to
transform the former small gym into
music and fitness studios. Work was also
underway to install air-conditioners in
classrooms formerly without cooling.
Ye a r e n d i n g J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 1 0
% of total
R E V E N U E S
Tuition
UJA Federation Grant
Other sources
$ 22,372,000
$ 1,909,000
$
105,000
91.7%
7.8%
0.5%
TOTA L R E V E N U E S
$ 24,386,000
100.00%
Salaries and employee benefits
Programming and operating expenses
Rent and occupancy expenses
$ 19,793,000
$ 1,493,000
$ 2,818,000
82.1%
6.2%
11.7%
TOTA L E X P E N S E S
$ 24,104,000
100.0%
Rhona Birenbaum
FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE
M.B.A.
CFO
E X P E N S E S
Excess Revenue over Expenses
before allowance for retirement gratuity
$
282,000
CFO / Executive Director
2009 | 2010
AnnualReport
Report from the Director of
Jewish Studies
F O R
E V E R Y
C H I L D
We at TanenbaumCHAT pride ourselves in fulfilling the ideal of “the community
School.” We usually understand this to mean our School’s success in creating
an environment in which students from all types of backgrounds – religious,
cultural, social – can be comfortable in all the varied dimensions of the School.
There is, however, another perhaps equally important idea connected with
being a true community school: that all students should be able to find their
individual academic place, no matter their particular learning profile or pedagogic needs. This goal we seek to achieve equally in General and Jewish Studies.
Most students and parents realize that the major difference between
Academic, Applied and New Stream Jewish Studies is the extent and level of
Hebrew language use in the classroom. What is often less appreciated is that
each offers to its students the opportunity for academic success and the sense
of self-fulfillment that accompanies it. Thus, it is not a question of a lower or
higher level, but of whether or not students have the opportunity to reach their
potential according to their individual ability. The evolution of these programs
demonstrates the School’s continuing desire to meet the needs of all students,
no matter their place on the academic spectrum.
Similarly, TanenbaumCHAT offers Enriched courses in Tanakh and an
Accelerated Ivrit Program in Grades 10 and 11, as well as the widely-respected
four-year Talmud Program. In addition, an Honours Jewish Studies course which
began last year, is now enjoying a doubling in enrolment at the Wallenberg
Campus.
Equally important is the Jewish Studies Remediation and Special Education
Programs. Hebrew Language Remediation is offered to identified students
throughout the four years. Special Education classes in Jewish Studies are in
place for all courses in Grades 9 and 10, a Learning Strategies credit course in
Grade 11 and selected Special Education courses based on numbers in Grade
12.
Underlying all these choices is a very simple principle: just as economic
factors should not be an impediment to the TanenbaumCHAT experience, so
neither should academic ability, wherever the student is on the spectrum. We
can be justly proud of the broad range of students whose needs we effectively
and successfully meet through the multiplicity of services that exist in our
School. It is unlikely that any other Jewish day high school in Canada or the
United States can boast such a comprehensive and varied series of Jewish
Studies options. The efforts of our dedicated, highly-trained and educated
faculty enable us to realize the achievements in Jewish Studies which countless
graduates and their parents have enjoyed over the years. May God grant us the
vision and wisdom to continue to progress ‫מחיל לחיל‬, from strength to strength.
M.A, M.ED
P L A C E
Sam Kapustin
A
Director of Jewish Studies
TanenbaumCHAT
AnnualReport
Report from the Director of
Development
F u n d r a i s i n g f o r t h e Ta n e n b a u m C H AT E x p e r i e n c e
UNRESTRICTED GIVING
DESIGNATED GIVING
The TanenbaumCHAT Annual Fund supports programs
inside and outside the classroom. Gifts to the Annual
Fund provide additional financial resources to the
school, ensuring that the TanenbaumCHAT Experience
remains accessible, unique & inspiring for all our
students. Our Family of Funds allows our donors to
direct their gifts to a specific programming area that
is meaningful to them.
Many of our donors prefer to select specific destinations for their philanthropy – which we refer to here as
designated giving. Whether it is the American History
Trip or Minyan Breakfast, the trip to West Virginia or
DECA – the gifts to these projects help offset costs
that would have to be born by the school. Once again,
giving was up by slightly more than 10% with a total
of $96,093 raised.
The 2009/2010 Annual Fund met its financial target
for the year, with an increase in donations to our
Family of Funds of over 35%. This year a significant
boost was seen in the Technology Fund – which was
the beneficiary of the funds raised at our very
successful Night at the Oscars. The families of the
Class of 2010 were a most philanthropic group setting
a new record high in donations honouring their
graduates.
One of the most exciting areas of growth in the area
of designated giving is the growth of the
TanenbaumCHAT Endowment Program. The goal of
endowment is to serve as a major source of enduring
financial stability. Endowment donations are left
intact in perpetuity, with income earned from interest
directed towards the TanenbaumCHAT Experience. I
would like to make special mention of my colleague
Laurie Blake, whose efforts helped to establish six
new funds this year.
Like most independent schools, TanenbaumCHAT
conducts a direct mail program as a component of its
annual fundraising plan. This year $72,821 was raised
through the mail from a quarter of our families. This
is an area of our program that we are working hard
to strengthen as our overall goal is to achieve 100%
participation by all of our families.
$ 350,000
Overall Fundraising Revenue
$ 300,000
FUNDRAISING SUMMARY
$ 250,000
2009/2010
2008/2009
$ 200,000
Unrestricted
(Family of Funds)
$ 302,740
$ 222,971
$ 150,000
Designated
$ 102,680
$ 100,000
$ 94,914
$ 50,000
0
2009/2010
2008/2009
2009 | 2010
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Through this network, TanenbaumCHAT alumni are paired with more
established alumni in the field, industry or at the experience level of their
choice. Whether mentees are considering changing majors, applying to
grad schools, thinking about shifting career paths, looking for a new job,
relocating or strategizing on how to get ahead, the Mentorship Network has
been created to support our alumni.
F a m i l y
o f
F u n d s
TOTAL
Technology Fund
$ 143,728
Our Greatest Needs Fund
$ 128,577
Performing & Visual Arts Fund
$ 15,353
Athletics Fund
$
7,732
Jewish Programming Fund
$
6,107
Faculty Fund
$
1,243
47%
3%
0%
2%
Frances Bigman
Our commitment to our Alumni has translated into unprecedented growth
and outreach by the Alumni Association to its constituency. Including the
334 graduates in the Class of 2010, TanenbaumCHAT now boasts 5,600
graduates. The direction of the programming of the Alumni Association is
driven by our most unusual statistics – 80% of our alumni are under the age
of 40. In fact 45% of our alumni are under the age of 25. With this in mind,
one of the most successful and valuable programs – The Alumni
Mentorship Network was launched in the spring of 2009.
CFRE
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
Director of Development
42%
5%
2009 | 2010
AnnualReport
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATION, STAFF AND STUDENTS EXPRESS HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL
THOSE WHO MADE DONATIONS TO TANENBAUMCHAT DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010.
C A P I TA L
Stephen & Heshy Altbaum
Paul & Patti Betel
Brian & Rhona Birenbaum
Avi & Susy Bogler
Jeffrey & Laurie Cohen
Sheldon & Lori Disenhouse
Cyril & Risa Drabinsky
Elan Pratzer & Malka Lewittes
David & Judy Engel
Seymour Epstein & Cheryl
Belkin Epstein
Gary & Barbara Fogler
Benjamin & Sarah Glatt
Goodmans LLP
Philip & Susan Gordin
Robert Granatstein & Ronda
Bessner
Douglas & Fran Grundman
Abel & Flory Ickowicz
Harvey & Marsha Joseph
Trevor & Gracy Kahn
Mervin & Myrna Lass
Fela Lichtblau
Edward & Marilyn Maierovitz
Martin & Marlene Rochwerg
Allan & Marla Rosenfeld
Peter & Carol Seidman
Peter Seligman & Marla
Rosenberg
Paul Shaviv
Mendel & Anita Shore
Irving & Isabel Siegel
Eric & Marsha Slavens
Ben & Barbara Smuskowitz
Arthur & Bea Tannenbaum
United Bakers Dairy Restaurant
Guy Weissberg & Danielle
Hollander
D E S I G N AT E D
Adam Buck Family
Business Fund
Fred & Ruth Fishman
Arthur Lerman
Endowment Fund
Leonard & Felicie Blatt
Foundation / The
Lillian Lerman
Bequests
The Estate of Helen
Disenhouse
Esther Ferman z’l
Career Day
Dan Family Foundation/The
Daniel Sherman Memorial
Scholarship
Yossi & Matty Sherman
Danny Salsberg z’l
Memorial
Sharon Salsberg
David & Bluma Schachter
Endowment Fund
Jackie Schachter
Mark Schachter & Elina
Guttenberg
Steven Schachter
Donnell Performing Arts
Award
Stewart & Etta Donnell
DECA
Sheldon Adler & Lisa
Werger-Adler
Stephen Bloom & Bonnie
Goodman-Bloom
Allan & Andrea Bronstein
Michael & Rena Buckstein
David & Ellen Chaikof
Glenn Daurio & Rhonda
Franklin
Daniel Daviau & Karine Krieger
Neil Fleshner & Eileen
Rakovitch
Robert Gabay & Ester Gabay
Allen Gales & Brenlee Gurvey
Gales
DH Gales Family Charitable
Foundation of Toronto / The
Michael & Dianne Gould
Michael & Karen Haber
Gary Himel & Risa Mintz
Jeffrey & Michelle Jacob
Allan & Tanya Jacobs
Ian & Wendy Kady
Robin Kutner
Mark Lampert & Susan
Rosenthal Lampert
Lazar Gourmet Foods
Michael & Ora Leese.
Jeffrey Lipsitz & Judith Laxer
Arthur & Sheri Little
Madison Properties
Henry Morton & Illana Morton
Alon Ossip & Roma Blecher
Jeremy & Gayle Pope
Wilfred Posluns
Keith Ray & Leslie Gales
Allan Rosenbuth & Ellen
Kachuk Rosenbluth
Debbie & Joel Rotenberg
Scott & Randa Sebastien
Avron & Aida Seetner
Adam & Bronwyn Shepherd
Malcolm Silver & Jody
Samuels-Silver
Alan & Rebecca Simpson
Robert & Shari Singer
Miguel & Beth Singer
Neil & Jordana Smiley
Joseph Sonshine & Sue
Sonshine
Judith Shostack
David & Sherri Taras
Richard & Marcy Wajs
Pearl Schusheim
Marvin White & Faye
Bielak-White
Howard & Lisa Winston
Barry & Nelly Zagdanski
Lila Sarick
Award
Dworkin Award
Mark & Harriet Dworkin
Erica Schiller Mammon
Endowment Fund
Norman Abramson
Sid & Helene Diament
Henry Korenblum
Endowment Fund
Gary & Linda Goldberg
Zelda Korenblum
Michael & Dianne Yanofsky
Hershenfeld Weltman
Family Endowment Fund
Seymour Hershenfeld &
Susan Weltman
Hillel Schneiderman z’l
Memorial Fund
Barbara Cohen
Alvin Katzberg & Miriam
Schneiderman
Israel Appel Award
Jewish Foundation of
Greater Toronto
Lechem Ekstein Fund
Gilbert & Elisa Palter
Gerald & Sherry Richler
Family Non-endowed Fund
Randy & Donna Shiff
Rubin Tencer Memorial
Holocaust Education Fund
Joan Blidner
Memorial Fund
Ra’anan & Jill Garazi
Jonathan David Deitcher
Scholarship
Clara Antonacci
Tony & Norma Barone
Pompeo & Giuseppina
Cardarelli
Joseph Deitcher
Peter & Brenda Desa
Jack & Rosina Dicesare
Barbara Douglas
Mabel I. Keats
Paul Palermo
Ann Panchyshyn
Eleanor Pardoe
Antonio Radatti
Aida Regalado
Carmela Serato
Nicola & Caterina Tino
Anne Vandrie
Judy Shaviv z’l Memorial
Fund
Len & Marcy Abramsky
Andrea Adam
Rabbi & Mrs. David Aronson
Irwin & Rhona Ash
Laurie Blake
Tobi Bongard
Jay & Tanna Brodbar
Mark & Angela Buslovich
TanenbaumCHAT Staff
Benny & Marsha Domb
David & Pearl Elman
Rabbi & Mrs. Eliot Feldman
Samuel & Marla Figdor
Alan & Elaine Fink
Allen & Brenlee Gales
Leon & Elaine Genesove
Stan & Fern Glass
Diane Harvey
Yaacov & Lea Hollander
Ralph & Harriet Israel
Lisa Kahnert
Eliakim & Esther Katz
Tamara Katz & David Grad
Eli & Cindy Kipper
Kuretzky Vassos LLP.
Jonathan & Meredith Levy
Rabbi & Mrs. Efrem Lifschitz
Marvyn & Baila Lubek
Beni & Judy Machtinger
David & Leanne Matlow
Benjamin Mogil & Marni Banack
Eldon Moses
Stephen & Linda Newstead
Paul Penna Downtown Jewish
Day School
Elan Pratzer & Malka Lewittes
Earl Rotman & Ariella
Rohringer
Mary Schneider
Sarah Scutaru
Aron & Miriam Shaviv
Ray Shaw
Gary & Rosemary Tile
Jory & Joan Vernon
Heather Weinstock
Stephen & Terri Weintraub
Cecile Zaifman
Learning Centre
David Rosenberg & Rachael
Zbar
Library
Eli & Cindy Kipper
Eliezer & Denise Robbins
Life After CHAT
Harvey Blankenstein &
Fay Sliwin
Lisa Coristine
Endowment Fund
Michael & Marlene Hartsman
Mervin Lass Fund
Reg & Rhona Adelman
Irving & Essie Arnold
Graham & Enid Berg
Kenneth & Norma Borden
Leo & Bayla Chaikof
Murray & Nita Chusid
Cryil Dane
Sam & Bunny Diamond
Issie & Dovena Elman
Ivan & Esther Feldman
Max Warshafsky & Cynthia
Gasner
Murray & Joyce Kideckel
Larry & Wendy Rich
Norman & Rita Rosenberg
Herb & Tobe Samuels
Al & Esther Schwartzberg
Fred & Rene Skurka
Joseph & Bernadette Starr
Bernie Taub
Phil Weinzweing & Cees Wynn
Bernard & Carole Zucker
Parents Association
Ellen Hendler
Prom
Kenneth Gutman & Marna
Alexandroff
Ronald & Aviva Heller
Memorial Fund
Pearl Hermant
Sam Faivish z’l
Rabbinics Award
Jerry & Miriam Faivish
Samuel Winbaum
Graduation Prize
Stephen & Heshy Altbaum
Donna Cohen
Marc & Joy Koplowitz
David & Susan Zacks
Student Trips & Events
Stanley & Lisa Abramowitz
M. Allahyarleia
Michael & Bonnie Allen
Murray Allen
David Alvarez
Isabel Alvarez
Annie Appleby
Lorrie Barbuto
Aliza Barkel
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Saretta Baron
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Isaac Benlolo
Sherry Benoliol
Lenny & Evie Binder
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Max Brown
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Adi Bruinshtein
Thank You!
Anna Bruinshtein
Ben Burko
Michael Caogas
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Martha Cassidy
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William Edgerley
Ilana Elancry
Yves Elancry
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Kenneth Fearman
Alex Fernandez
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Leona Fishman
Steven Fishman
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Sari Friedman
Fanny Fuchs
Marnie Fuchs
Foundation of Toronto
Leonard Gangbar
Evgeni Ginzberg
Sarah Glatt
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Itzhak & Pnina Gurevich
Ori Haik
Uri Haik
Roberto & Yani Hausman
Paul Heimann
Garson & Flora Hoffman
Danielle Horvath
Shama Kalla
Kenneth Karp
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Courtney Klein
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Jacobson
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Mary Leibgott
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Edna Lisus
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Nellie Miller
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Mike Mosorov
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Marcie & Jonathan Noyek
Arnold & Judith Noyek
Ebenezer Okyere
Bobby & Ilana Onel
Mali Oren
Marc Ossip
Clare & Ozier
Candace Pearson
Samantha Perlgut
Alan Perlmutter & Molly
Fuchs
Yael Perlon
Joe Perri
Gary & Verna Pillemer
Louis Pillemer
Jack & Hyla Pollak
Saul & Robyn Lynn Quint
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Sonya Raskin
John Riceiuti
Mark Roberts
Maisie Rose
Ted & Frayda Rotenberg
Anjam Sayeed
Zenava Scheiner
Philip Schenker
Richard Schenker & Tammy
Kauffman-Schenker
Sam Segal
Moises & Sara Serfaty
Samantha S. Serfaty
Victor Serfaty
Susan Shinoff
Avi & Marina Shvalbe
Hiam Shvalbe
Rivka Shvalbe
Percy Skuy
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Stephanie Smith
Albert Soberano
Ayelet Sondak
Elliot Spagat
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Jimmy & Sandra Srebrolow
Miera F. Srebrolow
Arthur & Shari Standil
Lucy Steinfeld
Jay & Carole Sterling
Don & Golda Stern
Doryn Taurog
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Trish Trainor
Michael & Lori Varenbut
Janet Vercillo
Jeff Walderman & Eva
Schilling
Paul & Rosalie Waller
Alvin & Suzanne Winestock
Bruce & Rhona Wulfsohn
Dov & Caroline Zevy
Allen & Harriet Zimmerman
Yona Rabinowicz Jewish
Ethics Prize
Jerry & Miriam Faivish
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Athletics Fund
Jeffrey & Helena Axler
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Benjamin Foundation / The
Barry & Ruth Berman
Stephen & Jackie Brenkel
David & Robin Budish
Michael & Karen Cohen
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Duvdevani
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Skuy
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Greisman
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Kuretzky Vassos LLP.
Mark Lampert & Susan
Rosenthal Lampert
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Lev-Starkman
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Taras
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Faculty Fund
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Graduation
L’Chaim Fund – 2 0 0 9
Marlene Brickman
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Gruson
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Metz-Pivnick
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Hollander
Graduation
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Fleischmann
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Handler
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Sliwin
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Foundation
Goodman-Bloom
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TanenbaumCHAT Staff
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Davis Family Trust / The
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Freedman-Devon
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Mrs. Linda Lipsky
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Stuart & Carolyn Lewis
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Joy Mann
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Jeff Martow & Gila
Gladstone-Martow
Gilbert & Shayna Miller
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Romiel & Sinnora Moses
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Michael & Cindy Opler
Richard & Laura Orzy
Keith Ray & Leslie Gales
Gerald & Shelley Richler
Harold & Gili Rosen
Howard & Cheryle Rosenberg
Coleman Rotstein & Wendy
Wolfman
Amnon & Andrea Sarkozi
Mark & Naomi Satok
Pearl Schusheim
Nigel Schuster & Carol
Weinbaum
David & Judy Schwartz
Zindel Segal & Lisa Morrison
Allen & Mary Shechtman
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Judith Shostack
Cenneth Sigal
Azizollah Simaie & Yaffa
Gabay
Joseph & Sue Sonshine
Bruce Stanley & Suzan
Schneeweiss
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Ara Stern
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Helen Stollar
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Lorraine Waldman
Christopher Webb & Arlene
Rimer
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(Continued)
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Eidinger
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Zimmerman
Jewish Programming Fund
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Sverdlova
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Alan & Rosalie Steinfeld
Stan & Bernice Steinman
Arthur & Ellie Stern
Zale Tabakman
David & Bernice Walerstein
Judith Weinroth
Saul & Carol York
Night at the Oscars
3G Marketing
Len & Marcy Abramsky
Adam Wiener Culinary
Occasions Inc.
Jeff & Judi Alter
Avenue Road Last Call
B&C Group
Barrday Inc.
Leon King & Shira Bernholtz
Big Al’s Aquarium Services
Goodman-Bloom
Blooming Hill Flowers
David & Helen Brown
Henry Campbell
Caterers York
Chocky’s
Cineplex Entertainment
Howard & Esther Cooper
Creations by Gitta
Creative Bag Co. Ltd.
CS&P Architects Inc.
Dancap Group
Dave Young Fruit Market
Delta Chelsea Toronto
Den Handcrafted Jewellery
Designing Trendz Inc.
Designs by Karen Baker
Dina Bar-El
Disley Food Services
Distinctive Foto Imaging
Dominion Rug
Cyril & Risa Drabinsky
Dragan Hair Design
Rita Dumov
Elliot Sylman Photography
Gary Elman & Jan Goldstein
Elman
Isaac & Barbara Elnekave
ELTE Carpets Ltd.
eMbody Fitness
David & Judy Engel
FAB Studios
Marc & Michelle Factor
Finder-Guttman Associates
Fine Jewellery by Colette
Leslie & Patti Fluxgold
For The Dogs
Francesca Salon & Spa
Harold & Pamela Garfinkle
Abraham & Janice Glowinsky
Gold Parties 4 U
Gary & Linda Goldberg
Goodmans LLP
Philip & Susan Gordin
Saul & Robyn Greenspan
Richard & Mira Hamat
Stephen & Carol Handelman
Harkel Office Furniture Ltd.
Henry’s
IceRok Jewelry
Ideal Insurance Brokers Inc.
Imagin8
ITA / Christ Ltd.
Mark & Eileen Jadd
Judy’s Group Fitness Inc.
Jumalor Consulting
Just Design
Steve & Karen Kahansky
Orly Kahn
Karen Simpson Jewellery
Aubrey & Lynn Kauffman
Shauna Kipper
Kisin Studios
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Brown
Kubik Inc.
Frank & Deborah Lambert
Lastman’s Bad Boy
LF Optical Designer Eyewear
Paul Liebovitz & Joy Sterling
Jeffrey Lye
M B Designs
Madison Properties
Gerry & Susan Maldoff
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Maple Leaf Sports +
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Peter Mariani
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McEwan Foods
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Midtown Furniture Limited
Since 1952
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Services
Mirvish Productions
Don & Diane Moscoe
Moshe Fine Jewellery &
Diamond Merchants
Harvey & Barbara Naglie
Name Tapes
National Bank of Canada
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Oakdale Golf & Country Club
Limited
Office Central
Brad Pattison
Mark & Sharon Pearlstein
Pikto
Pioneer Petroleums
Powerclub
The Cyril & Dorothy, Joel & Jill
Reitman Family Foundation
RGS Design
Les & Mary Richmond
Robin Barker Hair’sociates
on Yorkville
Steven & Dana Rostowsky
Earl Rotman & Ariella
Rohringer
Roy’s Hair
RSM Richter
Morris Sabo
Mark & Linda Saffer
Sara’s Total Spa
Mark & Naomi Satok
Pearl Schusheim
Michael Schwartz
Seligman & Associates Ltd.
Paul Shaviv
Arnold Shell
Raphael B. Shuchat
Silvert’s Adaptive Clothing
& Footwear for Seniors
Alan & Rebecca Simpson
David Socken & Gale
Borison-Socken
Solo Bace Salon
Somerset Flowers & Gifts
Sony Music Entertainment
Canada Inc.
Sports Performance Centres
Squire Johns
Gary & Jill Stern
The Lawrence & Judith
Tanenbaum Family
Foundation
The Batner Bookstore
The Shoe Company
The Shopping Channel
Thornhill Optometric Centre
Torkin Manes LLP.
Toronto Social Dance School
Town Shoes
Trillium School Portraits
Twain Designs
Universal Lamp
Brian Venis & Carolyn Tucker
Hollander
Dr. Fred Weksberg
Wildflowers Inc.
Arthur Yallen & Francy
Kussner
Yoga Plus
York Regional Police
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Howard & Carole Zerker
Zuchter Berk Creative Caterers
Our Greatest Needs Fund
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Rutman
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Werger-Adler
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Harriette Brown
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Kenneth Caplan & Hannah
Roslyn Devlin
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Birnbaum
Eric & Michelle Cohen
Robert & Marilyn Cohen
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