“A People Survives As Long As It Transmits Its Heritage From One Generation To The Next”

TAMUZ 5774 / JULY 2014s”xc

THE 71ST ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

Over 600 guests attended the Academy’s 71st ScholarshipTribute 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 communityactivists, were honored for their leadership role in so many Academy projects. Rabbi Benzion Klatzko was the recipientof 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.

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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

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

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“ ”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 nationalawards the Hebrew Academy of Clevelandhas 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 departmentalso 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 Academyhas 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

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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 GedoleiHaTorah 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, RabbiScheiner 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.

RABBI YITZCHOK SCHEINER VISITS THE ACADEMY

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.

ACADEMY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DR.YOEL SCHWARTZ AS GENERAL STUDIES PRINCIPAL

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GEDOLIM FAIR

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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

SCIENCE FAIR

GOVERNMENT FAIR

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STATE FAIR

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INTEGRATING SCIENCE INTO THE CURRICULUM

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WRITERS WORKSHOP

BIGS & LITTLES END OF THE YEAR EVENT

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PRESCHOOL GRADUATIONS

YESHIVA KETANA SIYUMIM

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YAVNE GRADUATION

8TH GRADE PROGRAM

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ANNUAL MIDDOS PROGRAM

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YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL FATHER / SON LEARNING

KOLLEL ATERES NOCHUM ZEV

LAG B’OMER

OUR YOUNGEST LEARN

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ENGAGEMENTS/WEDDINGS

Eli Dessler to Mindy ReichmannMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Simcha Desslerand Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler

Ahuva Brown to Binyamin BresslerMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Menachem Brownand Mr. and Mr. Harry M. Brown

Batsheva Friedman to Menachem KaminetskyMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Friedmanand Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Brown

Dovid Freund to Rivkie GoldbergerMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Avner Freund

Tamar Bensoussan to Benjamin FarajianMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Abraham Bensoussanand Mr. and Mrs. Asher Rabinsky

Lolly Feigenbaum to Jason ZaerMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Meshullam Feigenbaum

Noam Polster to Emily Sobel Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Polster,Mr. and Mrs. Harold Polsterand Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klineman

Tova Lebovics to Binyomin SilbermanMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Aharon Dovid Lebovics

Moshe Rothner to Michal GilboaMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Rothnerand Dr. and Mrs. David Rothner

Avigail LaBrie to Raphael GildengornMazal to to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe LaBrieand Mr. and Mrs. Fred LaBrie

Dena Mann to Yaakov Shmuel HandelsmanElisheva Mann to Avrohom Zalman SilverMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Mannand Rebbetzin Esther Mann

Heather Adato to Benzion PalankerMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Adato

J.J. Eleff to Basha FreedmanMazal tov to Doctors Eric and Jodi Eleff

Devora Weimer to Natan AltoseMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shraga Weimer

Sara Rena Harris to Josh GrodkoMazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Moshe Harris

Yitzy Schabes to Chaya Sara BakstMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schabesand Mr. and Mrs. Herb Schabes

Rachelle Zonana to Dovid Pesach LevinMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Zonana

Shimon Yechiel Davis to Dassie RaldmanMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Davis

Sara Esther Scheinerman to Chesky ZeffrenMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon ZeffrenMr. and Mrs. Motti ScheinermanRabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Scheinermanand Rebbetzin Esther Mann

Dvory Frank to Raphael EisemannMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yitzchok Frankand Mrs. Harriet Frank

Bassy Goldstein to Chaim RosensteinMazal tov to Mrs. Rivka Goldstein

Chaim Fishman to Tzirel BambergerMazal tov to Mrs. Zalman Fishmanand Rabbi Calman Fishman

Yosef Dov Gifter to Rochel ZabrowskyMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Zalman Gifterand Rebbetzin Shoshana Gifter

BIRTHS

Mr. and Mrs. Nati Klein (girl)Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Kleinand Mr. and Mrs. Moishe Schlesinger

Mr. and Ms. Yoni Klein (girl)Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Mendy KleinRabbi and Mrs. Josh Braunsteinand Mrs. Gizella Freschl

Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Meisels (boy)Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Meiselsand Rabbi Yosef Meisels

Rabbi and Mrs. Yaakov Uri Perman (girl)

Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Feigenbaum (boy)Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. Heshy BaschRabbi and Mrs. Zev Feigenbaumand Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Eisenberger

Rabbi and Mrs. Reuven Garfinkel (boy)Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yitchok Frankand 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 Desslerand 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

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Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Licht (girl)Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Boruch HeifetzMr. and Mrs. Herschel Itzingerand Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai Heifetz

Rabbi and Mrs. Noam Kutoff (boy)Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Y. Mannand Rebbetzin Esther Mann

Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai Matitia (girl)Mazal tov to Mrs. Edith Matitiaand Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Kurz

Rabbi and Mrs. Benzion Munk (boy)Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Elozar MannRabbi and Mrs. Ezriel MunkRabbi and Mrs. Yecheskel Munkand Rebbetzin Esther Mann

Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Safer (boy)Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yossi Krauseand 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 Gottesmanand 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 Speiserand Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe M. Glustein

Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Friedman (girl)Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yechiel Friedmanand Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchak Kasnett

Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Ritter (girl)Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Elozar Saksand 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 Katzand Rebbetzin Sora Ita Katz

Dr. and Mrs. Tzvi (Heshy) Neuman (girl)Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Duvid Neumanand Mr. Lazar Neuman

Mr. and Mrs. Binyomin Neuman (girl)Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shia Neumanand Mr. Lazar Neuman

BAR MITZVAHSMr. and Mrs. Yaron Goldberg and TzviMr. and Mrs. Moshe Koval and TzviMr. and Mrs. Eli Frank and Shmuel YehudaMr. and Mrs. Jack Smilovitz and TzvikiMr. and Mrs. Chaim Frank and ShimmyMr. and Mrs. Elozor Rashidi and PinchasMr. and Mrs. Gershie Goldberg and EliezerRabbi and Mrs. Berel Kohn and Avigdor

“A People Survives As Long As It Transmits Its Heritage From One Generation To The Next”

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