Av 5775 /August 2015 - Hebrew Academy of Cleveland

PRESCHOOL GRADUATIONS / PROGRAMS
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EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION
YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
YAVNE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION
The Academy’s award-winning Early Childhood Division is overflowing! Several new
classes will be added this Fall, and rooms are being renovated to accommodate the everincreasing enrollment. A visit by State Senator Sandra Williams showcased the exuberance
and vitality of this division. The Senator was impressed by the passion of the teachers and
the enthusiasm of the children. From learning the parsha to imbibing a love for Israel and
social skills, the children are thriving under the dedicated care of their teachers and aides.
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GIRLS ELEMENTARY DIVISION
In this Shmittah Year, students learned about the special qualities of Israel
and the mesiras nefesh of farmers willing to keep the mitzvah of Shmittah.
Students collected funds to help farmers. Mitzvos are taught in such a loving
manner that one young group even set up a neighborhood hot cocoa
stand to raise money for maos chitim.
Hands on activities helped third graders learn about the solar system;
trips to Century Village and Lake FarmPark taught fourth graders about
colonial life and local produce sustainability; a trip to the Western Reserve
Historical Society showed fifth graders how to use primary documents in
research projects.
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BIGS AND LITTLES MENTORING PROGRAM
“Bigs and Littles,” a proactive program that pairs younger girls with positive
mentors, is a source of delight and gratification to all who participate. The smiles
on the faces of both the “Bigs” and “Littles” attest to the wonderful relationships that
are formed through weekly outings, joint events and a year-end finale with crafts,
food, and friendship.
CRYSTAL APPLE
AWARD
PRESIDENT’S DAY
PROGRAMS
Mrs. Bonnie Spiegle with the Northeast
Ohio Media Group presented this year’s Crystal
Apple Award to Mrs. Jan Braverman, an
enrichment teacher and elementary school
facilitator of Columbia University’s Writers Workshop. Beatrice Stone Yavne High School senior
Tova Mahalli nominated Mrs. Braverman
for this award because of Mrs. Braverman’s
encouragement and teaching that enabled
her to achieve success in school.
Under the talented Mr. Yudi Silber, our elementary school divisions
gave thanks to the generosity of the United States of America that allows
us to live as observant Jews and that provides continuous support to Israel.
Girls grades 1-3 held one assembly, and a separate assembly was held for
grades 1-3 boys. It is never too early to inculcate hakaras hatov, gratitude
into the hearts and minds of our students.
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YESHIVA KETANA DIVISION
So many mishnayos learned, milestones reached, siyumim celebrated! The talmidim have
gone from chayil l’chayil, strength onwards. Project BEAM has once again fostered a love of
Torah and maasim tovim. The Cocoa Club has become a staple and a vital part of starting the
morning right. The sound of enthusiastic students and dedicated Rebbeim fills the corridors.
The highlight of the sixth grade is the annual Gedolim Fair. This year, sixth grade students
studied boat building techniques such as buoyancy and displacement of water. With
partners, they built actual boats that floated in the high school pool.Other
classes took part in Writers Workshop and published essays on wideranging research topics.
KOLLEL ATERES NOCHUM ZEV
Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev,
the Academy’s innovative
school-based kollel , had
another productive year. In
addition to serving as role
models and mentors who
developed relationships with
Junior High and High School
students, the members of the
Kollel served as chavrusos
to the boys and routinely
opened their homes for Friday night Oneg Shabbos and Shabbos meals. Summer Shabbos seder and Motzei Shabbos programs
were well-attended and voluntary shiurim were presented to seventh graders and eighth graders throughout the week.
In so many ways, Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev and its families bring a unique energy to the school and to the broader community.
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THE 72ND ANNUAL ACADEMY
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Mr. Andy Lefkowitz, HAC Board Member and Master of Ceremonies
Mr. Amir Jaffa, Chairman, Oakwood Capital Campaign shares exciting news with the crowd
Mr. J. David Heller presents on behalf of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Menahel addresses the capacity audience
Rabbi Naphtali Burnstein represents the Vaad Hachinuch
Dr. Louis Malcmacher delivers the presidential address
The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Boys Choir delights the enthusiastic audience
Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Moerman receive the Lifetime Chinuch Award from Dr. Louis Malcmacher,
Rabbi Eli Dessler and Rabbi Simcha Dessler
Mr. and Mrs. George Weisz accept the Living Memorial Award from Dr. Louis Malcmacher, Rabbi Eli Dessler,
Rabbi Simcha Dessler
Mr. Mendy Klein, Rabbi Eli Dessler, Mr. and Mrs. Reuven Dessler in the lobby
Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Klein and Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Brown at the dinner
Dinner Hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Berkowitz and Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Fleksher welcome the guests
Rabbi Eli Dessler, Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Past President Mr. Ivan Soclof, Mr. Phil Neshkin and Mr. Lazer Neuman
Rabbi Avrohom Matitia is awarded a trip to Israel by Rabbi Simcha Dessler for 25 years of devoted service
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SCHOLARSHIP TRIBUTE DINNER
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CAMP STEP
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YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL
National Merit Recognitions
The partnership between the Yeshiva High School and
Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev has boosted the level of hasmadah
and hislahavus, fervent learning in the Beis Medrash. Meaningful
relationships have been forged between members of the
Kollel and high school talmidim. This keenness for learning
has been boosted further by many in-school Shabbatonim,
melave malkahs, and guest lectures by renowned Torah
personalities. An end-of-the-year trip to the Lake Erie Locks
and Toronto included visits with Toronto Rabbonim and
concluded with a stop at the magnificent Niagara Falls.
The talmidim continue to do chesed by visiting nursing
homes and helping out at a Federation cemetery clean-up
project. The talmidim prepared a gala Lag B’omer bonfire
which was greatly enjoyed by many community participants.
Dovid Judkovich, a senior in
Yeshiva High School, has received the
National Merit Rockwell Automation
Scholarship from the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation. Dovid is
one of about 1,000 distinguished
high school seniors around the
country that received this award.
Dani Mosenkis and Menachem
Goldfarb, fellow seniors, were
commended with scores in the top 14% of the nation.
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YAVNE HIGH SCHOOL
Our talmidos have immersed themselves in learning and maasim
tovim. The Irving I. Stone M’Yad L’Yad Tzeddakah Committee
hosted a Teacher Auction that raised $1,500 for Keren Hashviis, an
organization supporting farmers who keep Shmittah. Yavne students
represented the Academy at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland,
and their Torah commentaries were featured in the Cleveland Jewish
News. Students had leadership roles in Matan BSayser, the Cleveland
Kosher Food Bank, and other worthy causes.
This year’s community production
featured songs and dance written and
performed by all the students in the
high school. Yavne’s Art Festival
featured works of art created by
all grade levels. The Lag B’Omer
trip to Niagara Falls cemented
the many wonderful friendships
across grade levels and highlighted the tremendous achdus,
unity that characterizes this
division.
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PTA
The Academy continues to benefit from a creative and devoted
PTA headed by Mrs. Ruti Wolf and Mrs. Malky Traube. A new and
ingenious project was a school wide Health Fair that focused on the
importance of exercise, proper nutrition, and a balanced approach
to life. One project that has become an annual highlight is the
Chinese Auction that was adeptly chaired by Mrs. Karen Fireman
and Mrs. Frumi Pollak. Another annual event, anticipated by all, is
the PTA’s Fun Run and Carnival. Coordinators Mrs. Sara Farkas and
Mrs. Hillary Gecovich and their committees put together a heartwarming afternoon with rocket rides, bounce slides, food, and a
relay race. The initiative and commitment of PTA has enhanced the
camaraderie between parents and benefitted the entire school.
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GEDOLIM FAIR
LAMED TES
MELACHOS
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ALUMNI NACHAS
ENGAGEMENTS / WEDDINGS
Zevy Goldstein to Ettie Rechnitz
Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Shmuel Goldstein,
Mr. and Mrs. Mordy Kriger,
and Mrs. Gizella Goldstein
Chavi Grubner to Levi Teichman
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Avi Grubner
Mr. and Mrs. Reuven Dessler
and Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler
Shimon Berger to Shira Weissbrod
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Berger
and Mrs. Helen Berger
Nechama Liba Rapaport to Aaron Tzvi Pekier
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Rapaport
and Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler
BIRTHS
Tzipora Mann to Shuey Weiss
Yeruchem Mann to Chaya Esther Lichtenstein
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Elozor Mann
and Rebbetzin Esther Mann
Dr. and Mrs. Shaya Lempel (boy)
Rabbi and Mrs. Shuey Greenwald (boy)
Rabbi and Mrs. Simcha Charnas (girl)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yochanan Greenwald
Yonatan Weiser to Dassie Gabin
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Weiser
Rabbi and Mrs. Zalman Silver (girl)
Rabbi and Mrs. Bentzy Kaufman (girl)
Rabbi and Mrs. Shneur Steinberg (boy)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Yaakov Mann
and Rebbetzin Esther Mann
Ariella Schabes to Yonah Schlesinger
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Schabes,
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Schlesinger,
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Schabes,
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Geduld,
Mrs. Barbara Schlesinger,
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Klein
and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kraut
Rabbi and Mrs. Moishe Scheinbaum (girl)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Leibel Scheinbaum
Mr. and Mrs. Donny Berkowitz (boy)
Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Mark Berkowitz
Navah Witkes to Yoni Amar
Zacci Witkes to Chava Schneiderman
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yechezkel Witkes
Mr. and Mrs. David Sidney (girl)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Stern
Mr. and Mrs. Yitzchok Weiser (boy)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Weiser
Meira Cweiber to Nosson Tzvi Hochstadter
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Benyamin Cweiber
Mr. and Mrs. Avrumi Pollak (girl)
Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Mark Berkowitz
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pollak
And Mrs. Eta Pollak
Yomo Feuer to Chayala Florans
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel Feuer
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Koval
and Mrs. Esther Koval
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pearlman (boy)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Morry Blech
and Mrs. Shari Blech
Sruly Scheinerman to Shevy Davidowitz
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Motti Scheinerman
and Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Scheinerman
Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Rosenberg (boy)
Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Dickman
Shira Feigenbaum to Yacov Shuchatowitz
Mazal tov to Mrs. Paula Feigenbaum
Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Elias (boy)
Penina Heimowitz to Michoel Ross
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Heimowitz
Mr. and Mrs. Binyomin Kiss (girl)
Chava Tzirel Fishman to Boruch Tennenhaus
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yissochor Fishman
Rabbi and Mrs. Yehoshua Jaskiel (girl)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Hillel Drazin
Yeshayahu Schwartz to Huvi Ambush
Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Yoel Schwartz
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Shulman (girl)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Eliot Gutow
Rachel Leah Victor to Evan Finkel
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Vladimir Victor
Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Chaim Dancziger (boy)
Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Larry Gold
and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dancziger
Sori Mandelbaum to Aaron Brog
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Mandelbaum
and Rabbi and Mrs. Yochanan Greenwald
Mr. and Mrs. Avromi Lipman (girl)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lipman
Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Weiss (girl)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Aryeh Weiss
Malky Dencziger to Avrumi Leibowitz
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shneur Zalman Dencziger
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Rabbi and Mrs. Nochum Dov Kutoff (girl)
Rabbi and Mrs. Binyomin Schwartz (girl)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Murray Koval
and Mrs. Esther Koval
Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Kessler (boy)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Bialo
Rabbi and Mrs. Michel Levitansky (boy)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Sroy Levitansky
Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo Mitzman (boy)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Daniel Olgin
Rabbi and Mrs. Yakov Rappaport (girl)
Mazal tov to Mrs. Sara Taub
Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Kaminetsky (boy)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Friedman
and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown
Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Leff (twin boys)
Mazel tov to Rabbi and Mrs Avi Grubner
Mr. and Mrs. Reuven Dessler
and Rebbezin Miriam Dessler
Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Huebner (boy)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hoen
Mr. and Mrs. Nissi Heifetz (girl)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Heifetz
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Schlesinger,
Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai Heifetz,
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davidovits,
Mrs. Barbara Schlesinger,
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Klein
and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kraut
Rabbi and Mrs. Nachman Simon (girl)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yissochar Fishman
Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Simon
Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Zeffren
and Rebbetzin Esther Mann
Rabbi and Mrs. Binyomin Hellman (boy)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hellman
Rabbi and Mrs. Shmarya Strimber (boy)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Binyomin Lichtenstein
Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe A. Strauss (girl)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. I. Strauss
Mr. and Mrs. Yitzie Schabes (girl)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schabes
and Mr and Mrs. Herb Schabes
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Baskin (triplet girls)
Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kleid
Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Malahimov (girl)
Mr. and Mrs. Dovid Greenblatt (girl)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Appel
Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Bogopolsky (girl)
Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Michoel Rom
Rabbi and Mrs. Nathan Lever (boy)
Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Heimowitz
and Dr. and Mrs. David Lever
BAR MITZVAHS
Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Rose and Eli
Dr. and Mrs. Yoel Schwartz and Meir
Dr. and Mrs. Alan Schlesinger and Akiva
Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Gecovich and Yitzchak
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Kantarovich and Isaac
Dr. and Mrs. Eliyahu Silver and Avrohom
Mr. and Mrs. Akiva Wasserman and Chaim Simcha
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Gunzburg and Sruly
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kaufman and Shimshon Ber
Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Schottenstein
and Yaakov Pinchas
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland
Educational Director: RABBI SIMCHA DESSLER
Financial Director: RABBI ELI DESSLER
President: DR. LOUIS J. MALCMACHER
Immediate Past President: IVAN A. SOCLOF
Board Vice Chairman: MELVIN WAXMAN
Editor: MRS. SELMA HELLMAN
HEBREW ACADEMY NEWS • AV, 5775 • AUGUST, 2015
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