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

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PRESCHOOL GRADUATIONS / PROGRAMS

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EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION

YAVNE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

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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 ever- increasing 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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION

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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.

GIRLS ELEMENTARY DIVISION

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“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.

BIGS AND LITTLES MENTORING PROGRAM

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 Work-shop. 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.

CRYSTAL APPLEAWARD

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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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 wide- ranging research topics.

YESHIVA KETANA DIVISION

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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1. Mr. Andy Lefkowitz, HAC Board Member and Master of Ceremonies2. Mr. Amir Jaffa, Chairman, Oakwood Capital Campaign shares exciting news with the crowd3. Mr. J. David Heller presents on behalf of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland4. Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Menahel addresses the capacity audience5. Rabbi Naphtali Burnstein represents the Vaad Hachinuch6. Dr. Louis Malcmacher delivers the presidential address7. The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Boys Choir delights the enthusiastic audience8. Rabbi and Mrs. Shlomo Moerman receive the Lifetime Chinuch Award from Dr. Louis Malcmacher, Rabbi Eli Dessler and Rabbi Simcha Dessler9. Mr. and Mrs. George Weisz accept the Living Memorial Award from Dr. Louis Malcmacher, Rabbi Eli Dessler, Rabbi Simcha Dessler10. Mr. Mendy Klein, Rabbi Eli Dessler, Mr. and Mrs. Reuven Dessler in the lobby11. Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Klein and Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Brown at the dinner12. Dinner Hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Berkowitz and Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Fleksher welcome the guests13. Rabbi Eli Dessler, Rabbi Simcha Dessler, Past President Mr. Ivan Soclof, Mr. Phil Neshkin and Mr. Lazer Neuman14. Rabbi Avrohom Matitia is awarded a trip to Israel by Rabbi Simcha Dessler for 25 years of devoted service

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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.

National Merit Recognitions 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.

YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL

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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 high-lighted the tremendous achdus, unity that characterizes this division.

YAVNE HIGH SCHOOL

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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 heart-warming 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.

PTA

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GEDOLIM FAIR

LAMED TES MELACHOS

FAIR

OHIO FAIR

ENGAGEMENTS/WEDDINGSChavi Grubner to Levi Teichman Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Avi GrubnerMr. and Mrs. Reuven Desslerand Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler

Nechama Liba Rapaport to Aaron Tzvi PekierMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Rapaport and Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler

Tzipora Mann to Shuey WeissYeruchem Mann to Chaya Esther LichtensteinMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Elozor Mannand Rebbetzin Esther Mann

Yonatan Weiser to Dassie GabinMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Weiser

Ariella Schabes to Yonah SchlesingerMazal 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 Kleinand Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kraut

Navah Witkes to Yoni AmarZacci Witkes to Chava SchneidermanMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yechezkel Witkes

Meira Cweiber to Nosson Tzvi HochstadterMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Benyamin Cweiber

Yomo Feuer to Chayala FloransMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shmuel FeuerMr. and Mrs. Murray Kovaland Mrs. Esther Koval

Sruly Scheinerman to Shevy DavidowitzMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Motti Scheinermanand Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Scheinerman

Shira Feigenbaum to Yacov ShuchatowitzMazal tov to Mrs. Paula Feigenbaum

Penina Heimowitz to Michoel RossMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Heimowitz

Chava Tzirel Fishman to Boruch TennenhausMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yissochor Fishman

Yeshayahu Schwartz to Huvi AmbushMazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Yoel Schwartz

Rachel Leah Victor to Evan FinkelMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Vladimir Victor

Sori Mandelbaum to Aaron BrogMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Mandelbaumand Rabbi and Mrs. Yochanan Greenwald

Malky Dencziger to Avrumi LeibowitzMazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shneur Zalman Dencziger

Zevy Goldstein to Ettie RechnitzMazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Shmuel Goldstein,Mr. and Mrs. Mordy Kriger,and Mrs. Gizella Goldstein

Shimon Berger to Shira WeissbrodMazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Bergerand Mrs. Helen Berger

BIRTHSDr. 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

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 Mannand Rebbetzin Esther Mann

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

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

Mr. and Mrs. Avrumi Pollak (girl)Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Mark BerkowitzMr. and Mrs. Arthur PollakAnd Mrs. Eta Pollak

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pearlman (boy)Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Morry Blechand Mrs. Shari Blech

Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Rosenberg (boy)Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Dickman

Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Elias (boy)

Mr. and Mrs. Binyomin Kiss (girl)

Rabbi and Mrs. Yehoshua Jaskiel (girl)Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Hillel Drazin

Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Shulman (girl)Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Eliot Gutow

Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Chaim Dancziger (boy)Mazal tov to Dr. and Mrs. Larry Goldand Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dancziger

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

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ALUMNI NACHAS

Rabbi and Mrs. Nochum Dov Kutoff (girl)Rabbi and Mrs. Binyomin Schwartz (girl)Mazal tov to Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kovaland 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 Friedmanand Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown

Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Leff (twin boys)Mazel tov to Rabbi and Mrs Avi GrubnerMr. and Mrs. Reuven Desslerand 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 HeifetzDr. and Mrs. Alan Schlesinger,Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai Heifetz,Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davidovits,Mrs. Barbara Schlesinger,Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kleinand Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kraut

Rabbi and Mrs. Nachman Simon (girl)Mazal tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yissochar FishmanRabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Simon Rabbi and Mrs. Shimon Zeffrenand 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 Schabesand 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 Heimowitzand Dr. and Mrs. David Lever

BAR MITZVAHSDr. and Mrs. Mitchell Rose and EliDr. and Mrs. Yoel Schwartz and MeirDr. and Mrs. Alan Schlesinger and AkivaMr. and Mrs. Yaakov Gecovich and YitzchakMr. and Mrs. Abraham Kantarovich and Isaac Dr. and Mrs. Eliyahu Silver and AvrohomMr. and Mrs. Akiva Wasserman and Chaim SimchaMr. and Mrs. Eli Gunzburg and SrulyMr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kaufman and Shimshon BerRabbi and Mrs. Moshe Schottenstein and Yaakov Pinchas

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

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