The cars came in all different sizes and colors and each was distinct with vibrant personality. On race day, Kindergarten students proudly held onto their cars and raced their classmates before early childhood classes and parents. Students in PK4 were invited to pump gas and wave the flags from start to finish. As part of a class theme about a Superkid named Hot Rod, students explored cars as a Kindergarten community. Parents were invited to participate by building a car with their child.
Issue 5 May/June 2009 Iyar-Sivan 5769 learning for a lifetime The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School The Juda and Maria Diener Elementary School The Henrietta Scheck Middle School 17900 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura 305.937.7797 www.aspaclaria.com The Kol Hillel is made possible by Dedicated by Anna and Sol Zuckerman and Family For the latest News and Photos everyday at Hillel, visit the Web site at www.hillel-nmb.org. Smiles, tears and applauds celebrated the Hillel Class of 2009 as they accepted their diplomas before more than one thousand relatives, friends and members of the extended community. In the biggest event of the school year, 88 students graduated on May 19 at the Broward Convention Center. Before their caps soared through the air, valedictorian Beth Drucker and salutatorian Lindsey Mitrani both accepted their honors with humility and graciously applauded their classmates and Hillel for bringing them together to reach this milestone. Drucker will attend Harvard University and Mitrani will attend Columbia University. “Our graduates represent the very best of our school community, and we are so proud of them, not only for the tremendous accomplishments that they have achieved, but also for the way that they have achieved them. They truly are the finest examples of a well-rounded, balanced Jewish education,” said Dr. Adam C. Holden, Head of School. Class of 2009 Facts... • Earned more than $1 million in merit-based scholarships • 87% accepted to first-choice school • 1 National Merit Finalist • 4 National Hispanic Scholars • 2 National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist • 2 Silver Knight Nominees HILLEL SALUTES THE CLASS OF 2009 Seniors select colleges, See pages 5-6 The Class of 2009 has earned more than $1 million in merit-based scholarships. “Hillel seniors are getting accepted into better schools each year,” said Dr. Allan Wolf, Director of College Counseling. Wolf said that 87 percent of Hillel seniors were accepted to their first-choice school. Hillel seniors also had a 39 percent acceptance rate to University of Florida, when the average acceptance rate to Florida is 21.5 percent. Upper School Principal Tym Bonilla said, “Hillel has prepared these seniors to begin their college experiences this fall at highly respected schools.” “Graduation is an amazing way to celebrate the culmination of the Hillel learning experience,” said Rabbinic Dean Rabbi Michael Druin. “Our students have been accepted to a range of universities and Yeshivot, highlighting the diversity of the Hillel families demonstrating our “community” day school name.” Kindergarteners Race to Finish Line Three Hillel students were selected to receive the Dade Association of Academic Non-Public Schools (DAANS) Star Awards. Sarah Dreyfuss, Grade 5, Ari Gotovnick, Grade 8 and Max Pomeranz, Grade 11 received the Star Awards presented each year to three exemplary students nominated by their schools. A Star student sets an example for others to follow, whether in the home, school or community, excels in one or more of these areas: academics, community service, citizenship, fine arts, athletics, student activities, perseverance, effort, dedication, commitment to positive goals, improvement in performance and attitude. Sarah Dreyfuss Ari Gotovnick Max Pomeranz Students Receive DAANS Star Award The cars came in all different sizes and colors and each was distinct with vibrant personality. On race day, Kindergarten students proudly held onto their cars and raced their classmates before early childhood classes and parents. Students in PK4 were invited to pump gas and wave the flags from start to finish. As part of a class theme about a Superkid named Hot Rod, students explored cars as a Kindergarten community. Parents were invited to participate by building a car with their child.
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Issue 5May/June 2009Iyar-Sivan 5769
learning for a lifetimeThe Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High SchoolThe Juda and Maria Diener Elementary School The Henrietta Scheck Middle School
at Hillel,visit the Web site at www.hillel-nmb.org.
Smiles, tears and applauds celebrated the Hillel Class of 2009 as they accepted their diplomas before more than one thousand relatives, friends and members of the extended community. In the biggest event of the school year, 88 students graduated on May 19 at the Broward Convention Center.
Before their caps soared through the air, valedictorian Beth Drucker and salutatorian Lindsey Mitrani both accepted their honors with humility and graciously applauded their classmates and Hillel for bringing them together to reach this milestone. Drucker will attend Harvard University and Mitrani will attend Columbia University.
“Our graduates represent the very best of our school community, and we are so proud of them, not only for the tremendous accomplishments that they have achieved, but also for the way that they have achieved them. They truly are the finest examples of a well-rounded, balanced Jewish education,” said Dr. Adam C. Holden, Head of School.
Class of 2009 Facts...• Earned more than $1 million in merit-based scholarships• 87% accepted to fi rst-choice school• 1 National Merit Finalist• 4 National Hispanic Scholars• 2 National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist • 2 Silver Knight Nominees
H I L L E L S A L U T E STHE CLASS OF 2009
Seniors select colleges,
See pages 5-6
The Class of 2009 has earned more than $1 million in merit-based scholarships.“Hillel seniors are getting accepted into better schools each year,” said Dr. Allan Wolf, Director of College Counseling.
Wolf said that 87 percent of Hillel seniors were accepted to their first-choice school. Hillel seniors also had a 39 percent acceptance rate to University of Florida, when the average acceptance rate to Florida is 21.5 percent.
Upper School Principal Tym Bonilla said, “Hillel has prepared these seniors to begin their college experiences this fall at highly respected schools.”
“Graduation is an amazing way to celebrate the culmination of the Hillel learning experience,” said Rabbinic Dean Rabbi Michael Druin. “Our students have been accepted to a range of universities and Yeshivot, highlighting the diversity of the Hillel families demonstrating our “community” day school name.”
Kindergarteners Race to Finish Line
Three Hillel students were selected to receive the Dade Association of Academic Non-Public Schools (DAANS) Star Awards. Sarah Dreyfuss, Grade 5, Ari Gotovnick, Grade 8 and Max Pomeranz, Grade 11 received the Star Awards presented each year to three exemplary students nominated by their schools. A Star student sets an example for others to follow, whether in the home, school or community, excels in one or more of these areas: academics, community service, citizenship, fine arts, athletics, student activities, perseverance, effort, dedication, commitment to positive goals, improvement in performance and attitude.
Sarah Dreyfuss Ari Gotovnick Max Pomeranz
Students Receive DAANS Star Award The cars came in all different sizes and colors and each was
distinct with vibrant personality. On race day, Kindergarten students proudly held onto their cars and raced their classmates before early
childhood classes and parents. Students in PK4 were invited to pump gas and wave the flags from start to finish. As part of a class theme about a Superkid named Hot Rod, students explored cars as a Kindergarten community.Parents were invited to participate by building a car with their child.
BOARD OF GOVERNORSChairman Gil J. Bonwitt Vice-Chairman David Wolf Treasurer Jorge WoldenbergSecretary Rossana FrancoImmediate Past President Rafael RussHIP/PTA President Amy Chafetz
Michelle AmselemSara BejarUri Benhamron Helena BroideDr. Judith Dach Michelle DienerAnita GivnerDr. Jan HockmanMatt KuttlerAnita LapcoSherri LebwohlJeffrey LevinsonRabbi Ezra Levy, Ed.D.
ADMINISTRATIONHead of School Dr. Adam C. HoldenRabbinic Dean Rabbi Michael Druin Principal, Lower School Debra AbolafiaPrincipal, Middle School Nick HinrichsenPrincipal, Upper School Tym BonillaAssistant Principal, Lower School Valerie LustgartenAssistant Principal, Lower School Tara Solomiany Dean of Students, Grades 6-12 Charmain CarterAssistant Principal, Grades 6-12 Joshua MeiselsDirector, Nativ Carole Repensek, Ph.D.
ABOUT HILLELFrom early childhood through Grade 12, Hillel is a Jewish community day school structured to cultivate and inspire students and to prepare them for college admission. Through meaningful religious and cultural experiences, Hillel strives to deepen students’ commitment to Judaism, the Jewish people and Israel. Hillel is the second-largest Jewish community day school in the nation.
ACCREDITATIONHillel is a beneficiary agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and is accredited by: Commission on International-Regional Accreditation, National Council for Private School Accreditation, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Association of Independent Schools of Florida. Hillel is affiliated with: Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education, RAVSAK: The Jewish Community Day School Network, National Association of College Admission Counseling, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Jewish Federation of Broward County and Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education.
KOL HILLELThe Kol Hillel is a bimonthly publication of The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School/The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School, 19000 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33180, P: 305.931.2831. For submissions please email [email protected].
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CAJE Bee Spells W-I-N-N-E-R-SMazel Tov to the following students for placing in the CAJE Annual Hebrew Spelling Contest: Aviel Abuhav, Grade 6; Victoria Cohen, Grade 5; Sara Waxman, Grade 4; Alexandra Wolf, Grade 4; and Tamar Yaniv, Grade 4.
Hillel Fencers Win TournamentMazel tov to Hillel fencers for placing in the Miami Madness Fencing Tournament. In Youth-14, Jonathan Roth was first place, Daniel Givner came in second place, and Jacob Crespin won third place. In U-17 Cadet Sabre, Ari Givner earned second place. In Senior Sabre, Josh Traub was third. In Y-10 Sabre, Benjamin Givner ranked first, Noam De Rocca second and tied for third place were Esther Bentolila and Noam Chemtov.
Tennis Team Wins DistrictsMazel tov to Hillel’s girls tennis team for winning districts and playing in regionals. Congratulations to Sophia Brener, Allison Diener, Alexis Dreyfuss, Ilana Dreyfuss, Emmy Firestone and Carli Scheck.
Middle School student Sam Drucker was the recipient of the Duke Talent Identification Award. The Talent Search identifies academically talented 7th graders based on standardized test scores achieved while attending elementary or middle school. Candidates are identified and invited to complete either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment college entrance examination
Student Receives Duke Tip Award
Sam Drucker
Hillel Rabbinic Dean Rabbi Michael Druin was selected by RAVSAK, the Jewish Community Day School Network, as one of four Jewish day school leaders from across North America to participate in Project SuLaM as a mentor.
Druin was selected to participate in the program, which is designed to provide a year-long fully funded experience in Judaic learning to a select group of day school leaders who are committed to working with a mentor, who infuse their work with Jewish text and tradition, said Dr. Mark N. Kramer, executive director of RAVSAK and Director of Project SuLaM.
“This is a great honor for our school as it shows us the number of Jewish heads of school who want to learn from our experiences at Hillel,” Druin said.
“Rabbi Druin was selected for Project SuLaM because of his reputation as a school leader and potential as a mentor,” Kramer said. “Rabbi Druin brings a special combination of strong leadership skills, a proven track record of success, and a desire to learn. We are honored to have him in Project SuLaM.”
Rabbi Druin Selected as Mentor
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As Hillel’s Jordan Alexander Ressler Performing Arts program finished a busy season, featuring plays in Lower, Middle and Upper school, drama students took the stage in May as they were inducted into the International Thespian Society.
Corey Feinsilver, Chair for the Performing Arts, said the International Thespian Society is guided on the principle that
participation in the arts is an essential means of widening students’ cultural horizons and enriching their lives.
International Thespian Society co-presidents Lindsey Mitrani and Aliza Ben-Arie led the ceremony. “While membership in the society is an honor, it is also evidence of each student’s continuing desire to work toward higher standards for theatre productions in education and arts programs,” said Mitrani, a Hillel senior.
The students inducted were Nethaniel Agam, Ariel Auerbach, Yoni Bonan, Salo Gicherman, Naomi Kane, Michael Kimmel, Maya Klein, Helen Menasche, Becky Mizne, Michelle Patrich, Myrna Perez, Ben Rose, Daniella Seidl, Ben Sinyor, Josh Traub and Dennis Valerstain.
The Hillel athletic season concluded in May after a Spring varsity football game at Florida International University field. “This has been an incredible year in sports for Hillel,” said Athletic Dreictor Cindy Lyon.
A few of the highlights include the boys basketball team winning the 22nd Annual Joseph Weiner Basketball tournament, individual medals awarded to the fencers, the girls Middle School soccer team winning the Jewish day school soccer tournament and the girls tennis team playing undefeated and winning districts.
Lyon said all the accomplishments were realized even with the addition of two new sports programs - girls fast-pitch softball and boys varsity tackle football.
Congratulations to the 2008/2009 Athletes of the Year, recognized at the Annual Sports Banquet in May: Tere Jafif and Evan Grabois.
Middle School students performed in May All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten.
Thespians also recognized teachers and staff who work behind the scenes: Anat Agam, Cantor Marc-Phillippe DeRoca, Seth Dimbert, Sophia Sherman and Ann Sweet.
Current members of the Thespian Society include Sharon Agami, Rebecca Battat, Jessica Berman, Josh Feigenbaum, Joey Feldman, Ben Ferster, Avi Gadish, Danielle Gherman, David Kadosh, Joel Kahn, David Khabinsky, Joey Lichy, Yael Marks, Shira Papir, Ben Shultz, Arielle Tamir, Boris Treskunov and Michael Wodnicki.
The performing arts opened this year with the musical Aladdin, directed by Cantor de Roca. In the spring, Feinsilver directed The Diary of Anne Frank and accompanied the thespians on the annual New York trip. In May, the Middle School performed All I really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. In June, Lower School performed Annie, Jr., directed by Sophie Sherman and assistant director Ann Sweet.
As members of the Art Honor Society displayed their creative art work, the sounds of nostalgic jazz serenaded the audience at Hillel’s first Evening of Art and Jazz.
“This year marked the beginning of a promising new approach to showcasing the incredible artistic talents of the students at Hillel,” said Anat Agam, art department chair.
An Evening of Art and Jazz showcased a comprehensive collection of student art and featured the musical talents of a diverse selection of students. “The sophistication of the level of the students’ work exemplified a turning point and a higher standard expected from the students,” Agam said.
Artists set up individual art stands and after the guests were seated, the jazz production began, coordinated by Cantor Marc-Phillippe DeRoca and Agam, with the assistance of Ben Magidson, Lois Perlman, Nethaniel Agam and Ariel Mendez.
Students Shine at Evening of Art and Jazz Hillel Athletics Scores Winning Year
Lower School students performed in June, Annie, Jr.
Four Plays, Thespian Inductions Highlight Drama Program
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THE
CLASS
OF
2009
Isaac AbadyUniversity of Maryland
Adrian GucovschiFlorida International
Jessica AmielSyracuse University
Gabriel AmmarFlorida International
Rebekah AschheimBinghamton University
Lydia AzoutUniversity of Central Florida
Jack BagdadiFlorida International
Karina BagdadiFlorida State University
Hila CarmelMachon Alte
Bradley CohenBinghamton University
Alan CroitoruColumbia University
David CohenFlorida International
Beth DruckerHarvard University
Arielle EhrlichUniversity of Florida
Eliel EphelbaumBrandeis University
Ruben FurmanFlorida International
Gabe GlaunFlorida State University
Hannah GandelmanUndecided
Elizabeth GoldbergerStern College
Evan GraboisUniversity of Central Florida
Liz HagegeTouro South
David KhabinskyYeshiva University
Valentina KnoblochFashion Institute of Technology
Ben LangUniversity of Miami
Michelle LangUndecided
Natalie LencovskiUndecided
Ceceil MendalBoston University
Itai MassikaFlorida International
Yonathan MissikaUniversity of Wisconsin
Michelle MihemBabson College
Lindsey MitraniColumbia University
Leone SalomItaly
Cassie ScheinmanGeorge Washington U
Melanie ShienbaumUniversity of Florida
Benjamin ShultzFlorida State University
Josh SolomonUndecided
Adam WhitebookUniversity of Miami
Sam YagudaevFlorida International
David YehezkelSanta Monica College
Students have also received acceptance to:Arizona State University, The University of Arizona, Barnard College, Baruch College of the CUNY, Belmont University, Bentley University, Brown University, Cornell University, Curry College, Dartmouth College, University of Denver, Drexel University, Emerson College, Florida Southern College, University of Hartford, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hunter College of the CUNY, Lynn University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts, McGill University, University of Michigan, Northeastern University, Northwestern University,
Esther SaksUniversity of Pennsylvania
Alan SalinasUniversity of Florida
Jacob MarderNova Southeastern
Yael MarksBrandeis University
Lilian KaraguillaStern College
Adam KatzFlorida International
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THE
CLASS
OF
2009
Brigitte BakshiUniversity of Florida
Aliza Ben-AireNew York University
David BenolielHofstra University
Jessica BermanNova Southeastern
Justen BittmanFlorida International
Michali BortmanRingling College of Art & Design
Ashley EskenaziUniversity of Florida
Jennie FalicUniversity of Maryland
Joshua FeigenbaumOrayta
Joseph FeldmanGeorge Washington U
Leonardo FeldmanSyracuse University
Maxwell FryeUniversity of Miami
Sarah HardoonUniversity of Miami
Aviel HorowitzQueens College of the CUNY
Teresa Jafi fNova Southeastern
Joel KahnBoston University
Alexis KanarekBoston University
Naomi KaneUniversity of Florida
Elior LevyBroward College
Lemor LevyFlorida Internatnional
Joanna LichterDuke University
Alex MafdaliUniversity of Florida
Leo Loeffl erUniversity of Colorado
Joey LichyFlorida International
Jessica MamanUndecided
Sam MizrajiUniversity of Miami
Gabriella OberlenderFlorida International
Lior Ofi rPratt Institute
Elliot RimonUniversity of Florida
Josh OrlinskyFlorida State University
Jared RokFlorida International
Victoria RothFlorida State University
Jessica SteinerUniversity of Central Florida
Salomon SterentalBerklee College of Music
Adam StruhlIndiana University
Viviana SuayaFlorida International
Arielle TamirEmory University
Jonathan TarichUniversity of Florida
Brandon ZarcoUniversity of Maryland
Loren YudovichUniversity of Central Florida
Michelle ZighelboimNew York University
Ohio State University, Pace University, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Princeton University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rutgers, Saint Leo University, Santa Monica College, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of South Florida, Suffolk University, The University of Tampa, The University of Texas, Touro College, Tulane University, Valencia Community College, Washington University in St. Louis, Yeshivat Sha’arei Mevaseret Zion, Yeshivat Sha’alvim, Yeshivat Shvilei Hatorah/Chavat Hanoar, York College of the CUNY, Young Judea
Colleges selected as of May 19
David BrimaItaly
Ben FersterFlorida State University
Avi HassinMehinat Nokdim
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Gabriella WasersteinUniversity of Southern
California
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As the school year comes to an end, HIP/PTA finishes its year with a very active group of parents who have supported the school with their time and raised funds to benefit program and events this year.
President Amy ChafetzHIP/PTA Ambassadors Sandra Levy and Ronit ShiroTeacher Appreciation Ravit Feldman, Sharon Budman, Bianca Senker, Sheryl PodgorowiezBook Fair Carla Fischbach, Jessica Linkewer, Chava Mann, Karen Ruach Scrip Elise Scheck Bonwitt, Natalie Wolf Class Parents/Grade Leads Amy Chafetz, Sharon Budman, Lea DimitriChannukah Store Michele Scheck, Leanne Cohen Parent Education Ilana Pool Lunchroom Helpers Rebecca Kriger Lower School Event Ileana Berenstein, Suzy Abbo Ruach Anat Garzon School Supplies Lynn Elovic Guardians of Learning Michele Scheck Mishloach Manot Joana Kirsch, Monica Wagenberg Sports Boosters Helen Beda School Store Debi Hojda
HIP/PTA sponsored the Annual Teacher Appreciation Week in May, honoring faculty and staff each day with special gifts and events. Event Chairs Ravit Feldman, Sharon Budman, Bianca Senker and Sheryl Podgorowiez organized the week of activities to acknowledge teachers “for making our school a warm and nurturing learning environment for our children.” Parents added special
touches around the school which included decorating the bulletin board outside the cafeteria and filling mailboxes with poems and sweets. During the week, teachers enjoyed a catered breakfast and lunch, massages, fresh fruit in the teachers lounges and frozen yogurt with toppings. HIP/PTA presented each teacher with a rose and umbrella with the Hillel logo and partnered with Hillel to give teachers and staff a reusable tote bag with filled with a challah for Shabbat.
Thanks to all the parents for participating in making the week very special: Amy Chafetz, Susan Wodnicki, Vivian Namier, Stefanie Ratzker, Malka Rodrig, Jill Kerzer, Vivian Ezekiel, Amy Gelb, Ianna Sterenfeld, Adrienne Scheck, Michele Scheck, Elise Scheck Bonwitt, Jessica Courtney, Mylene Yohros, Lea Dimitri, Jessica Courtney, Ianna Sterenfeld and Lizzy Kline.
HIP/PTA funded the following for the 2008/2009 school year: Early Childhood Playground
SmartBoards 9 LCD Projectors with DVD players Lower School Digital Cameras Upper School College Speaker Parent Education Series Lower School Field Trips Middle School Laptop Cart Grade 9 Israel Trip Student Activities/Holiday Programs Butterfly Garden Senior Awards Night Middle School Awards First Football Dinner Teacher Appreciation Week
HIP/PTA Sponsors Teacher Appreciation Week
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HIP/PTA funded the following for the 2008/2009 school year: Early Childhood Playground
SmartBoards 9 LCD Projectors with DVD players Lower School Digital Cameras Upper School College Speaker Parent Education Series Lower School Field Trips Middle School Laptop Cart Grade 9 Israel Trip Student Activities/Holiday Programs Butterfly Garden Senior Awards Night Middle School Awards First Football Dinner Teacher Appreciation Week
Judaic Chair Chaya Tamir Receives Targum Shlishi Excellence Award
Chaya Tamir, chairperson of the Judaic Studies Department, received the Targum Shlishi Teacher Excellence and Creativity Award from the Raquel and Aryeh Rubin Foundation to promote and recognize Jewish educational leadership in the Greater Miami Jewish community.
Award selections are based on educational talent as demonstrated by outstanding practices in the classroom the ability to communicate high expectations for student achievement and create a learning environment that supports student growth.
In addition to the honor of this recognition, each recipient is awarded an $800 cash award, and a $1,000 stipend from Targum Shlishi to be used toward professional development or curricular enhancements.
On the second floor of Neiman Marcus, nearly 150 parents and friends of Hillel, enjoyed caffe lattes, croissants, an elegant lunch and the excitement of unlocking ten boxes filled with extravagant prizes. At Hillel’s first Keys to Education fundraiser, about 270 keys were purchased, said Geri Riskin, Interim Director of Development.
“The entire amount of every key sale went directly to Hillel, making this a very successful first-time fundraiser,”Riskin said.
The event was chaired by Michelle Amselem, Helen Broide, Amy Chafetz and Michele Scheck. Congratulations to Key winners Talia Amsel, Michelle Amselem, Helen Broide, Jessica Courtney, Carol Franco, Tammy Kiblisky, Sara Mizraji, Nicole Stiberman, Stacy Studnik and Debbie Wasserman.
Neiman Marcus generously donated each prize, a Sisley raffle and giveaways for each attending, informal modeling and DJ. The Kosher catering for breakfast and lunch was co-sponsred by Neiman Marcus and Food Art. The gourmet coffee cart was donated by Hillel parents Salomon and Bertha Moreno.
The event also recognized HIP/PTA President Amy Chafetz for her leadership and parents who have renewed their Guardian of Learning contribution.
Hillel and Neiman MarcusUnlock Opportunity
Upper School students received College Book Awards in May. To be considered for an award, students must meet the criteria established by each participating college and university, which donate the books presented to the selected students.
Congratulations to: Rebecca Battat - Barnard, Max Pomeranz - Brandeis, Shira Papir - Brown, Joseph Franco, Cal Tech, Esther Schoonover - Cornell, Dennis Valerstain - Dartmouth, -Michael Lederman - George Washington, Ilana Dreyfuss - Harvard, Boris Treskunov - MIT, Ben Sinyor, University of Miami, Dan Soffer - Northwestern, Josh Traub - University of Pennsylvania, William Scheinman - Princeton, Avi Gadish - Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute, Yael Almani - Smith, David Kadosh - Swarthmore, Alexandra Dreyfuss - Wellesley and Nethanial Agam - Yeshiva.
Students Receive College Book Awards
The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High SchoolThe Juda and Maria Diener Elementary School The Henrietta Scheck Middle School19000 NE 25th AvenueNorth Miami Beach, Florida 33180
Remembering...celebrating
Wishing our Hillel communitya wonderful and safesummer vacation!
The first day of school:Monday, August 24, 2009 4 Elul 5769
Remembering...celebrating
Students lit candles and participated in school wide assemblies for Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, which commemorates the soldiers who have fallen fighting for Israel’s independence and defending her security. Middle and Upper School students stood outside together solemnly and brought the Israeli flag to half-mast.
The following day students celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day. Students from early childhood through Grade 12 sang Hatikvah together on the basketball court and enjoyed activities throughout the day.
