s xc TAMUZ 5774 / JULY 2014

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THE 71 ST ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 Over 600 guests attended the Academy s 71st Scholarship Tribute Dinner. An atmosphere of unity and support filled the hall as attendees saluted the honorees and were entertained with an acappella choir directed by Rabbi Shmuel Yaakov Mann and Rabbi Moshe Dovid Choueka. Mr. and Mrs. Yoni Klein, distinguished parents and community activists, were honored for their leadership role in so many Academy projects. Rabbi Benzion Klatzko was the recipient of the Alumnus Award for his wide-ranging activities as a popular ambassador of Judaism, inspiring unaffiliated young adults to explore their heritage. It is a longstanding Academy tradition to recognize staff that have served for twenty-five years in the school. This year, the Academy honored three outstanding staff members. Rabbi Eli Dessler, Financial Director, leads the Financial Office with clarity, efficiency, and professionalism. Mrs. Yitty Feuer is a beloved, enthusiastic Early Childhood teacher whose mother was the unforgettable Mrs. Beverly Koval. Mrs. Chavi Matitia is the Girls Elementary s talented art teacher whose students continually produce original and beautiful art projects. Mrs. Matitia s mother, Mrs. Carol Schottenstein, is Preschool Director, and her mother-in-law is longtime school secretary, Mrs. Edith Matitia. Mrs. Libby Feifer, Mrs. Sherrie Kantarovich, Mrs. Debbie Reinhardt, and Mrs. Gretchen Shapiro were also recognized for fifteen years of dedicated teaching. The evening was a huge success thanks to Scholarship Campaign Chairs, Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Reuven Dessler, Mr. and Mrs. Amir Jaffa, and Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Klein. Dinner hosts were Mr. and Mrs. David Farkas and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Pollack. 2

TRIBUTE DINNER 10 1. (l-r) Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Klein with honorees, Mr. and Mrs. Yoni Klein 2. (l-r) Mr. Amir Jaffa, Dr. Seymour Kopelowitz, Rabbi Simcha Dessler 3. (l-r) Mr. Mendy Klein, Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Mr. Andy Lefkowitz 4. (l-r) Mr. Andy Lefkowitz, Mr. Reuven Dessler, Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Mr. Ivan Soclof, Rabbi Eli Dessler 5. (l-r) Dinner hosts, Mr. and Mrs. David Farkas, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Pollack 6. Dr. Louis Malcmacher 7. Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Baron 8. Rabbi Yisroel Grumer 9. (l-r) Mr. Reuven Dessler, Mr. Stephen Hoffman 8 10. (l-r) Rabbi Shlomo Eisenberger receiving silver mezuzah from Rabbi Simcha Dessler 11. (l-r) Mrs. Yitty Feuer (recognized for 25 years of service), Rabbi Simcha Dessler 12. (l-r) Mrs. Carol Schottenstein, Mrs. Chavi Matitia (recognized for 25 years of service), Mrs. Edith Matitia, Rabbi Simcha Dessler 9 11 12 MEMORABLE QUOTES FROM OUR MAILBOX For 71 years, the Hebrew Academy has distinguished itself as one of the foremost day schools in North America, setting a standard par excellence for Torah chinuch. Rabbi Dovid Nojowitz, National Director, Torah Umesorah As one of the nation s premier day schools, your institution has reflected well on Ohio. I m impressed by the many national awards the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland has received as an outstanding day school, and I m glad that the Ohio Department of Education has been able to recognize your school with its own Asset Builder Award and Stellar Award. The department also has recognized Hebrew Academy of Cleveland as a high-quality school through its Step Up to Quality program. Dr. Richard A. Ross, Superintendent, Public Instruction Ohio Department of Education Hebrew Academy graduates include innovators in the fields of clergy, education, medicine, law, and the arts around the globe. For seventy-one years, the Academy has been at the forefront of day school curriculum, sending men and women to positively impact the community and world with their passion and drive. Dr. Nylajean R. McDaniel, Superintendent, Cleveland Heights/University Heights School District The Hebrew Academy continues to be a center for excellent education for the Cleveland community. You enable the Hebrew Academy to receive recognition as one of the nation s premier day schools. You also ensure its ongoing commitment to Israel - which is so evident by the high percentage of alumni who participate in a post-graduate study program in Israel, with many hundreds choosing to make Israel their home. Mr. Stephen Hoffman, President, Jewish Federation of Cleveland 3

RABBI YITZCHOK SCHEINER VISITS THE ACADEMY It was a zechus and a life-altering opportunity for the Hebrew Academy to host the venerable Rabbi Yitzchok Scheiner, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshivas Kaminetz and member, Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah in Israel. Rabbi Scheiner addressed the Kollel, Yeshiva High School, Yeshiva Ketana, and the talmidos in our Yavne High School and Girls Elementary and divisions. On Sunday evening, Rabbi Scheiner addressed the community under the umbrella of the Academy s Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev. One of Rav Scheiner s inspiring messages was that each individual is special, with a malach, angel in Shomayim, Heaven watching over each one of us; and that we should express thanks to Hashem each day for all the good He bestows upon us. The entire Academy family will long remember this unique opportunity to personally hear the words of a Gadol. 4

ACADEMY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DR.YOEL SCHWARTZ AS GENERAL STUDIES PRINCIPAL The Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Yoel Schwartz as Principal of the General Studies Department. Dr. Schwartz, an alumnus of Ner Israel Rabbinical College, Baltimore, earned a master s degree from Yeshiva University s Wurtzweiler School of Social Work and his doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Schwartz has served as a Learning Specialist, School Psychologist, and Principal of General Studies at the Yeshiva of Greater Washington and Principal of Yeshivat Rambam, Baltimore. Dr. Schwartz was founder and Head of Ashreinu and was involved in all aspects of administration, curriculum design and implementation. For the past fifteen years, Dr. Schwartz also maintained a part-time private practice in clinical psychology. Dr. Schwartz is excited about joining the Hebrew Academy and exclaims, I have heard so many wonderful things about the Hebrew Academy. It is a true bracha for my entire family to become part of your wonderful school and special community. Energetic, creative, and a skilled professional, Dr. Schwartz will be a wonderful asset to our administrative team of educators and will build upon our school s high standards and achievements in its pursuit of excellence in education. GEDOLIM FAIR 5

ANOTHER STELLAR YEAR FOR THE PTA UNDER THE CAPABLE LEADERSHIP OF MRS. MALKIE TRAUBE AND MRS. RUTI WOLF AND THEIR CAPABLE VOLUNTEERS HAC CHINESE AUCTION UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MRS. KAREN FIREMAN, MRS. FRUMI POLLACK AND THEIR COMMITTEES 6

STATE FAIR GOVERNMENT FAIR SCIENCE FAIR 7

INTEGRATING SCIENCE INTO THE CURRICULUM 8

WRITERS WORKSHOP BIGS & LITTLES END OF THE YEAR EVENT 9

PRESCHOOL GRADUATIONS YESHIVA KETANA SIYUMIM 10

YAVNE GRADUATION 8TH GRADE PROGRAM 11

ANNUAL MIDDOS PROGRAM 12

KOLLEL ATERES NOCHUM ZEV YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL FATHER / SON LEARNING 13

LAG B OMER OUR YOUNGEST LEARN 14

ALUMNI NACHAS ENGAGEMENTS/ WEDDINGS Eli Dessler to Mindy Reichmann Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Simcha Dessler and Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler Ahuva Brown to Binyamin Bressler Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Menachem Brown and Mr. and Mr. Harry M. Brown Batsheva Friedman to Menachem Kaminetsky Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Friedman and Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Brown Dovid Freund to Rivkie Goldberger Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Avner Freund Tamar Bensoussan to Benjamin Farajian Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Abraham Bensoussan and Mr. and Mrs. Asher Rabinsky Lolly Feigenbaum to Jason Zaer Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Meshullam Feigenbaum Noam Polster to Emily Sobel Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Polster, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Polster and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klineman Tova Lebovics to Binyomin Silberman Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Aharon Dovid Lebovics Moshe Rothner to Michal Gilboa Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Rothner and Dr. and Mrs. David Rothner Avigail LaBrie to Raphael Gildengorn Mazal to to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe LaBrie and Mr. and Mrs. Fred LaBrie Dena Mann to Yaakov Shmuel Handelsman Elisheva Mann to Avrohom Zalman Silver Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Mann and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Heather Adato to Benzion Palanker Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Adato J.J. Eleff to Basha Freedman Mazal tov to Doctors Eric and Jodi Eleff Devora Weimer to Natan Altose Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shraga Weimer Sara Rena Harris to Josh Grodko Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Moshe Harris Yitzy Schabes to Chaya Sara Bakst Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schabes and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Schabes Rachelle Zonana to Dovid Pesach Levin Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Zonana Shimon Yechiel Davis to Dassie Raldman Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Davis Sara Esther Scheinerman to Chesky Zeffren Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Zeffren Mr. and Mrs. Motti Scheinerman Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Scheinerman and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Dvory Frank to Raphael Eisemann Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yitzchok Frank and Mrs. Harriet Frank Bassy Goldstein to Chaim Rosenstein Mazal tov to Mrs. Rivka Goldstein Chaim Fishman to Tzirel Bamberger Mazal tov to Mrs. Zalman Fishman and Rabbi Calman Fishman Yosef Dov Gifter to Rochel Zabrowsky Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Zalman Gifter and Rebbetzin Shoshana Gifter BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Nati Klein (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Klein and Mr. and Mrs. Moishe Schlesinger Mr. and Ms. Yoni Klein (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Klein Rabbi and Mrs. Josh Braunstein and Mrs. Gizella Freschl Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Meisels (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Meisels and Rabbi Yosef Meisels Rabbi and Mrs. Yaakov Uri Perman (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Feigenbaum (boy) Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. Heshy Basch Rabbi and Mrs. Zev Feigenbaum and Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Eisenberger Rabbi and Mrs. Reuven Garfinkel (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yitchok Frank and Mrs. Harriet Frank Mr. and Mrs. Gilad HaLevy (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schubert Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Hyton (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Abish Feifer Rabbi and Mrs. Rafael Kaplan (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Binyomin Cweiber Mr. and Mrs. Yonah Jacobs (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Reuven Dessler and Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler Rabbi and Mrs. Naftoli Goldshmid (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. Shamshi Szlafrok (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Stan Fireman (Continued on next page) 15

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID HEBREW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND 1860 South Taylor Road Cleveland, Ohio 44118 www.hac1.org 216-321-5838 A People Survives As Long As It Transmits Its Heritage From One Generation To The Next Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Licht (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Boruch Heifetz Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Itzinger and Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai Heifetz Rabbi and Mrs. Noam Kutoff (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Y. Mann and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai Matitia (girl) Mazal tov to Mrs. Edith Matitia and Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Kurz Rabbi and Mrs. Benzion Munk (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Elozar Mann Rabbi and Mrs. Ezriel Munk Rabbi and Mrs. Yecheskel Munk and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Safer (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yossi Krause and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gutman Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Levi (boy) Mazal tov to Mrs. Rochel Feig Dr. and Mrs. David Weinerman (girl) Mr. and Mrs. Barry Goldman (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Sruly Kazen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gottesman (boy) Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. David Gottesman and Mrs. Erna Gottesman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reisman (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Reisman Rabbi and Mrs. Avigdor Speiser (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Eli Speiser and Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe M. Glustein Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Friedman (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yechiel Friedman and Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchak Kasnett Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Ritter (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Elozar Saks and Rebbetzin Esther Mann Rabbi and Mrs. Yehoshua Burnstein (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Naphtali Burnstein Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Mordechai Katz (boy) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Y.V. Katz Rabbi and Mrs. Benny Smilovitz (boy) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smilovitz Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel Greenwald (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yochanan Greenwald Rabbi and Mrs. Yeshai Kutoff (boy) Rabbi and Mrs. Ezra Katz (girl) Rabbi and Mrs. Mendy Serebrowski (girl) Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Betzalel Katz and Rebbetzin Sora Ita Katz Dr. and Mrs. Tzvi (Heshy) Neuman (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Duvid Neuman and Mr. Lazar Neuman Mr. and Mrs. Binyomin Neuman (girl) Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shia Neuman and Mr. Lazar Neuman BAR MITZVAHS Mr. and Mrs. Yaron Goldberg and Tzvi Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Koval and Tzvi Mr. and Mrs. Eli Frank and Shmuel Yehuda Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smilovitz and Tzviki Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Frank and Shimmy Mr. and Mrs. Elozor Rashidi and Pinchas Mr. and Mrs. Gershie Goldberg and Eliezer Rabbi and Mrs. Berel Kohn and Avigdor 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 TAMUZ 5774 JULY, 2014 Design by KF Graphics 216.421.8520 kfgraphics