chatter annual report fall/winter 2015

ISRAEL •

CONNECTING OUR STUDENTS AND OUR HOMELAND

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More ThanEver:

AJEWISH DAY SCHOOL EDUCATION

I find it easy to make the case for Jewish day school education. If parents want theirchildren to embrace Jewish values and marry someone who shares those values, then parents should make

sure their children get a substantive education where they learn why Judaism matters.

A school like TanenbaumCHAT provides teens with a Jewish context to travel through the turbulent

years of adolescence and emerge with a strong Jewish identity. It introduces them to other students who

are precisely the type of children we would want our children associating with. TanenbaumCHAT students

are second to none. They are mensches. They are diligent and hard-working. They want to deepen their

understanding of Judaism; and when TanenbaumCHAT students graduate, they are literate, connected,

and caring Jews.

The events in Israel this summer provide one more good reason why we need to attract as many

students as possible to Jewish day school. And that is to ensure that this generation of children becomes

knowledgeable, proud, and courageous when it comes to Israel. In the public sector today, Israel is

marginalized, demonized, and deligitimized. In the media, on campus, in politics, Israel’s very existence

is called into question.

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When Jewish teenagers in public or private secular schools hear that the

United Nations has once again condemned Israel for alleged genocide, when

they hear that another fact-finding committee is bringing charges against Israel

for war crimes, they are confused and often embarrassed. When the media

presents only pictures of dead Gazan civilians and headlines accusing Israel for

killing innocents, it is no wonder that Jewish teens begin to distance themselves

from Israel. The typical teen does not know what to do with these images.

When Israel is under attack in the news and in schools, it takes courage and

stamina and sophisticated knowledge and an enduring relationship to remain

pro-Israel. Remaining loyal to Israel isn’t easy. That’s why we need to campaign

parents to enroll their children in Jewish day schools, not to shelter them, but

to educate them and help them make sense of what they are hearing.

Our grade 10, 11, and 12 students have opportunities to participate on

experiences in Israel so that they can see Israel’s challenges up close, and as they

do, become more invested in improving Israeli society. Our grade 12 students

sit side-by-side a handful of Israeli teens and study Israeli culture together. Our

grade 9 students discuss at Town Hall meetings what TanenbaumCHAT can

do to bring more awareness about Israel into the school. Through formal classes

and informal experiences, our students are encouraged to travel to Israel; they

learn about Israel; they explore why Israel matters and should matter to them.

The best thing we can do for Israel is to make sure that Jewish children are

enrolled in an immersive Jewish education. That means your children, your

grandchildren, and your neighbour’s children and grandchildren. As a friend

of mine once said, you can’t ask someone to be more Zionist than Jewish. The

pressure is high to make Israel a living and breathing and necessary component

of Jewish identity. A Jewish education that equips children with a sophisticated

understanding of our sacred tradition and of the State of Israel is good for our

children. It is good for the Jewish people. And it is good for Israel.


At TanenbaumCHAT our approach to teaching is predicated on the belief that one size does not fit all. Differentiated Learning is an approach where teachers proactively plan varied approaches towhat students need to learn, how they will learn it and how they express what they’velearned. Teaching isplanned with the studentin mind rather than adopting a standardizedapproach to teaching and learning that presumes that all students of a given ageare at the exact sameplace academically.

T H E school was lucky that Jeremy and Judith Freedman understood this specialized area. Jeremy and Judithsaid it best, “Every student deserves the opportunity to learn. We also know that not everyone learns in the sameway, and that there are a variety of challenges many students face in the course of their studies. We believe aneffective Centre for Differentiated Learning (CDL) can provide tools and programs that enable many studentsto enjoy greater success in their studies and maximize their potential. We feel privileged to be able to support theCDL and in turn enhance the learning experience of young Jewish lives.” Differentiated learning involves assessing student knowledge in a given content area, then using a variety ofstrategies to effectively create curriculum that is, in effect, individualized. Designing curriculum of varied complexity,using a variety of grouping strategies, modifying outcomes and product expectations, tailoring delivery, and providingtiered projects, are all critical elements in differentiating instruction. The funding gift from The Jeremy & Judith Freedman Family Foundation has transformed the Centrefor Differentiated Learning. Faculty, students and other professionals are now working in attractive, professionalsurroundings, with the added financial security of funding for faculty professional development, as well as otherprograms and tools designed to ensure student success. New technology will be a part of the new CDL, includingan iPad Cart for students, Staff iPads & MacBooks, student laptops for testing and exams and the very latest inAssistive Software. This new location and layout recognizes the close relationship with the Nussbaum Jewish Studies RemediationCentre and by design ensures the most effective use of faculty and resources. This partnership is essential to viewand assist students in a holistic manner. Said Department Head Gina Kay “Words cannot really express how happyI am to have this new space. It is bright, spacious and alive with teachers and students working together.” •

FREEDMAN FAMILY CENTRE FOR DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING

T H E S C H O O L I S G R A T E F U L T O T H E G E N E R O S I T Y O F T H E F R E E D M A N F A M I L Y F O U N D A T I O N

F O R T H E I R V I S I O N A N D C O M M I T M E N T T O T H E S C H O O L .

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Above (left to right, clockwise): Stephen Flatt with teachers Jordan Hoffman and Heidi Meirovitz; International Business Classroom; Jordan Hoffman (left) and Stephen Flatt (far right)

A GENEROUS FAMILY GIFT from Ab & Phyllis Flatt, Stephen & Ilene Flatt and their childrenBryan ’08, Dana and Laura ’16, has opened a Centre for International Business at the Wallenberg Campus.Stephen Flatt explained “The idea to establish the Centre for International Business was based on a desire togive TanenbaumCHAT students an opportunity to be exposed to the broader world and an understanding ofhow to do business internationally and particularly in growth countries in Asia.” The new Centre for International Business – (adjacent the Ossip Business Boardroom) has been designed andoutfitted to immerse students in an international business environment. Loaded with communication technologyto facilitate global communication, the design and resources available will ensure a more global experiencefor the students. The global dimension will explore what connects us to the rest of the world. It will enable ourstudents to engage with complex global issues and explore the links between their own lives and people, placesand issues throughout the world. Stephen Flatt has been doing business in China for eleven years and knows for most people China is a mystery.“The 21st century will be defined by the growth of the Chinese economy – Ilene and I are hoping that the courseand the Centre will influence students to expand their horizons and to pursue business opportunities globallyand most particularly in China.” To ensure the success of the curriculum, Stephen invited faculty members Heidi Meirovitz and Jordan Hoffmanto accompany him and his wife Ilene on his business trip to China this past summer. According to Jordan,“This was a very unusual opportunity for a teacher to have. It was an incredible eye opening experience thatcontinuously disproved many of our preconceived notions about China.” Heidi agreed saying that, “Stephen andIlene provided an eye opening experience that has directly impacted my teaching in the classroom. The trip toChina provided us with the opportunity to gain knowledge and perspective that could never have been achievedotherwise. It was an amazing learning opportunity for Jordan and I that directly benefits student learning.” •

C E N T R E F O R I N T E R N A T I O N A L B U S I N E S S

MAKES WAY FOR AANewGiftGLOBALPERSPECTIVE

My parents and grandparents taught me

the importance of tzedakah. The opportunity to create

the Centre for InternationalBusiness was the perfect

opportunity to combine my passions for International Business and educating

our children while making a contribution

to TanenbaumCHAT that will hopefully become a significant part of

the business curriculum in the school.


INTRODUCING OUR NEW Israel Engagement DIRECTOR•I’ve come to use the word beshert very sparingly. I believe in action, choice and a good dose of blind faith.In the case of my recent appointment as TanenbaumCHAT’s first Israel EngagementDirector, I dofeel like this was beshert.I come from a family deeply rooted in connections to Israel; my maternal grandparents met in a Zionist

youth movement with a very “When Harry Met Sally” story. My paternal grandparents had pictures ofvarious Israeli landscapes all over their house, and JNF “pushke” boxes always in clear view. As a teenager,I was drawn to Israeli affairs, I dedicated myself to championing Israeli awareness in my youth movementand yet, I could not articulate what it was that made Israel so important to me.

It is now with great excitement that I have the opportunity to work with TanenbaumCHAT students &faculty to chart a strategic course for Israel Engagement.

Guiding students through a 4-year experience, I hope to help them find the language and passion to articulate why Israel is important to them.Our students recognize that Zionut and Ahavat Tzion is more than unabashedly loving Israel, celebrating

the ‘blue & white’ and visiting an enchanting country. My role is to help build the spaces, programs andtools necessary to explore the complexities of Israel’s culture, society, politics and history. The new planfor Israel Engagement at our school will offer all members of the TanenbaumCHAT communityan informed environment to personalize their identification with the Jewish homeland. •

FRESH TAKEON Israel Engagement

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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO

BE MORE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE LEARNING PROCESS,

WE ARE IN A PLACE RIGHT NOWWHERE THE MOST DANGEROUS

PHRASE IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IS – ‘WE’VE

ALWAYS DONE IT THIS WAY’.“ AVITAL IS PASSIONATE

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO FACILITATE THE CHANGE

AND IMPROVEMENTS, BELIEVING THAT

“ IF WE TEACH TODAY AS WE TAUGHT YESTERDAY,

WE ROB OUR CHILDREN OF TOMORROW (JOHN DEWEY) .

AVITAL AHARON enters her new role as EducationalTechnology Director (ET) with excitement anddetermination. Avital holds multiple degrees andcertifications from York University and has 19 yearsof classroom and administrative experience. Givenher expertise, she has been invited to numerousspeaking engagements all over North America.Avital looks at this new position as an opportunityto help TanenbaumCHAT’s already impressive andexcellent staff learn how to integrate educationaltechnology into their lesson planning, expectationsand objectives. Through her role, she plans to helpeducators enhance their teaching, and assist themin creating improved and innovative learningenvironments where educational technology toolsare used to improve student learning, assessment,program differentiation, and engagement. Engagingstudents in meaningful curricular content throughthe purposeful use of technology, students willimprove their digital citizenship, communication,critical thinking, and digital literacy skills. In hernewly created role, Avital will collaborate withadministrators from both campuses, oversee theintegration of educational technology, mentor,coach, deliver professional development and trainingand be a true change agent at the school. •

DIRECTOROF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

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B.A. (HONS.), M.ED.TAMARA REBICK

B.A., B.ED., M.ED.AHARONAVITAL AHARON


Not only is the program tailoredspecifically to its students’ level of

Jewish education, but it creates a very special social environment for its students

… Even in the academically challenging environment that is TanenbaumCHAT,

we always felt comfortable with the pace and level that our Jewish

studies courses were taught with.”

DANIEL MINDEN • GRADE 10 TCK

DON’T KNOW

HEBREW?DON’T

HAVE TO!

All my fears immediately disappeared as a result of the New Stream Program providing me with an environment where I could flourish both socially and academically…Together as a New Stream team, we found our identities both here at TanenbaumCHAT, and within the larger Jewish community.”

MARISA ROSENBERG ’10 ALUMNI TCW

…I began to realize that they are not only

teaching Tanach, Rabbinics,Jewish History and Ivrit,

but teaching critical thinking skills, assessmentsof information, analyticalskills and the ability to

come up with an opinion and debate it. Skills that are so valuable and that

will help for years to comeregardless of career choice.”

MELISSA ADLER TCK PARENT

THE NEW STREAM PROGRAM MAY BE THE BEST-KEPT SECRET AT TANENBAUMCHAT.It has been designed to deliver the TanenbaumCHAT school day structure and extracurricular opportunities to students who have never attended a JewishDay School, or left after Grade 5. In fact, New Stream applies only to Jewish Studies courses. Just like all other TanenbaumCHAT students, New Streamstudents carry four Jewish Studies subjects each year. The difference is that except for eg. Ivrit, the Jewish Studies classes are taught in English.

Since our New Stream cohort is a collective of students who (unlike their day school counterparts) are unfamiliar with each other, the school goes to greatlengths to make the integration process as seamless as possible. Many special events are held for both students and their parents to welcome them to theTanenbaumCHAT family. Before the school year begins an evening is held where prospective students and parents meet current New Stream students, parentsand staff to help them answer all their questions and concerns. Students are invited to a delicious New Stream lunch during the first week of school. A dayat Camp Robin Hood and strategic Guidance visits help the students ease into the program.

Best of all, New Stream students readily get involved in the TanenbaumCHAT Experience, which cannot be qualified in words alone. It is the feelingour students get when celebrating Jewish holidays, engaging in Israeli affairs or being part of something special. The connections between each other thatare made help to form lasting bonds of friendship the school is known for. •

Above: (top to bottom) New Stream Students, Rachel Shulman ’17 & Sydney Serfaty ’17; Kimel Campus New Stream Class; Wallenberg Campus New Stream Class


THE TCKAMBASSADORSPROGRAM

This year, TCK has rolled out a newbranch of student leadership knownas, TCK Ambassadors, that embodiesthe qualities which are the hallmarkof TanenbaumCHAT. Role models forthe school and quite often the onesto leave an invaluable first impression,these students take great pride in theircommunity and are well-respected bystaff and students alike.

Ambassadors fill a unique leadershiprole serving as school representativesat both community and school-wideevents.They offer guidance and supportto parents and visitors with their warmwelcomes and helpful advice, and reflectthe standards of what guests in ourschool expect from TanenbaumCHAT.

The 20 TCK Ambassadors comprisedof Grade 11 and 12 students serve atwo-year term and are led by twoLead Ambassadors. For a student tobe appointed to the role of Ambassadorhe or she must first be nominated by aTCK faculty member and subsequentlywill receive an application to completein order to confirm his or her interest.A selection committee, made up ofrepresentatives from all areas of schoolstaff (staff advisors, administration,support staff and faculty reps fromboth General and Jewish studies), makethe final decision in early spring for thefollowing school year.

Staff advisors Janice Rose andJonathan Parker are thrilled with theirstudents who have proudly shown theircommitment and dedication to thisprogram. Be sure to keep your eyesopen for this group of highly motivatedand responsible students, who canbe easily identified in their varsitycardigans, at some of these upcomingschool events: Course Selection Eveningfor parents, Dance /Talent Show, FilmFestival, Career Day and Parent-TeacherInterviews. •A similar Student Ambassador Program is run at TCW.

S T U D E N T C O U N C I L , P E E R C O A C H E S A N D M A D R I C H I M A R E S Y N O N Y M O U S W I T H S T U D E N T L E A D E R S H I PA T T A N E N B A U M C H A T .


In Matthew’s experience... the best and most sought-out area for study was in theLearning Resource Centre’s (LRC) quiet section, where only 12 individual study-carrels aresituated. This area fills up very quickly and does not nearly provide for those students whowanted a quiet separate space to work. Matthew knew that our students would greatly benefit from a modernized openenvironment where they could have a new space to study, work, read and pursue theiracademic needs. The old LRC Study Room had been set up with 25 desktop computerswith quite cumbersome towers situated on the tabletops. With the changes in technology,the majority of our students were no longer using these computers and needed a place tostudy or research either on their own or in groups using their own laptops. Students were

either pushing the desktops aside or working with their laptops on their laps. The generous graduation gift from the Bogoroch Family allowed the school to re-imagineand renovate the space into the beautiful new Bogoroch Study Room, now featuring avariety of study opportunities from private carrels equipped with data ports to comfycouches and soft armchairs. Says Head Librarian Shirley Markman, “Our students are thrilled to have accessto our newly renovated and beautifully furnished study room. It has added agreat dimension to the Learning Resource Centre and the students are alreadyhappily and enthusiastically making great use of this much needed facility.”

Adam wrote this book because he noticed that there was not much available in terms of literature on modern-dayKenya, and he wanted to provide people with an overview of what life is like on the ground in rural Kenya, using

their peace project as a lens through which to see that life.The book discusses the ideological foundations of the project, the types of individuals with whom Adam

worked with in Kenya, what their shared goals were, and how they achieved, and continue to achieve,those goals. The final chapter also details Adams’ experiences as a Jew in Kenya, which were both intenselymeaningful and absolutely hilarious.

Adam mentions TanenbaumCHAT early in the book as he writes at length about how the concept of tikkunolam and the values instilled in him by Toronto’s Jewish community helped shape his current world-view,guided him towards Kenya, and assisted him in working on the ground with a small group of focusedindividuals trying to empower themselves. Without a doubt in Adam’s mind, TanenbaumCHAT providedhim with the background, knowledge and passion required to be both a global citizen, and a

proud member of the Jewish community. •

A m a n i H a k i Y e t uAmani Haki Yetu: Peace Is OurRight, is a book that details the efforts undertaken by a group of Kenyans and TCW alumni Adam Hummel ’03, to found a peace building project in rural Kenya in 2009, called Youth Ambassadors for Peace.

[Peace isOurRight]

THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

When Melanie & Richard Bogoroch asked their son Matthew ’14 (TCW)

how they could honour his TanenbaumCHAT graduation,

Matthew suggested creating a space for quiet study.

A GRADUATIONGIFT


GRANDPARENTDAY

5 0 0 G R A N D P A R E N T S L I V E D T H E

ONE MORNING, ONE CLASSROOM VISIT... ONE MORNING, ONE CLASSROOM VISIT...


ONEOUTSTANDINGDAY!

T A N E N B A U M C H A T E X P E R I E N C E

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200 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WERE PRIVILEGED TO TAKE PARTIN THIS CONFERENCE. The group included 13 from Jewish day schools across North America, whoseparticipation is funded by The AVI CHAI Foundation, in recognition of their valuable contributionsto Jewish day school education. Dr. Levy and Mrs. Cohen were not only accepted into the programby Harvard University, but were singled out, together with administrators from nine other Jewishschools across North America, to be part of an elite group that applied the many lessons of the Harvardcurriculum to the very specific needs of Jewish day schools.While most schools are able to send one representative, Dr. Levy and Mrs. Cohen broke new ground,

participating as a team, reinforcing the commonly-held belief in the value of a team based approachto making sustainable changes in school.Our goal is to provide students with meaningful initiatives that help foster community and larger

Jewish community awareness. Dr. Levy and Mrs. Cohen reflected on big questions such as: How canstudents see high school as more than just preparation for University? How can we implement newideas to foster a greater sense of community and community responsibility? How can we engage ourstudents in community outreach in order for students to take ownership of chesed events on campusto create a greater good and a true sense of ‘peoplehood’? And how can we create opportunities withinthe school for the students to put into action the learning from their classes in an effort to foster agreater sense of ‘religious purposefulness’?

This year, TCK is rolling out some new exciting programs including: Townhall (Hakhel) meetings, a Community Service Fair, Chesed Projects with REENA,

a Service Learning Day (Yom Sheirut) and a Save-a-Life Program.

It is our hope that through these and other activities, both old and new, we will continue to buildthe COMMUNITY in the Anne & Max Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto. •

Leadership: An Evolving Vision

Jonathan Levy, Ph.D., TCK Campus Principal and Renee Cohen, B.A. (Hons.), B.Ed., M.Ed., Vice Principal, General Studies

Leadership:EvolvingVisionAn

TANENBAUMCHAT IS PROUD

TO WELCOME ARIELLE MAZE ’09 BACK TO SCHOOL

• AS A LUMN I AND CAMPA IGNS A S SOC I AT E

You can contact Arielle in the Advancement Office:TCK•905.787.8772 x2103TCW•416.636.5984 x333

amaze@tanenbaumchat .o rg


TA N E N BAUM C H AT A L UMN I C A N B E F O U N DW O R L D - W I D E A N D H AV E AC H I E V E D S U C C E S SI N A M U LT I T U D E O F D I V E R S E C A R E E R S. F O RME L I S S A BAUM ’ 0 7 ( T CW ) HON ING I N ON H E RPA RT Y- P L A N N I N G S K I L L S W H I L E U S I N G T H EKNOWL EDG E S H E GA I N ED I N H E R COMPU T E RMEDIA CLASS, HAS HELPED SHAPE AND DEFINE ASUCCESSFUL CAREER AS A WEDDING CONSULTANT.

Catching Up with Alumna Melissa Baum’07(TCW)

When did wedding planning become a career for you? In the summerof 2010, I worked for an entertainment company where I expressed myinterest in wedding and party planning. My boss asked me if I wanted towork on her wedding. Of course I accepted and that was the first weddingI ever helped plan. I finally started my own blog. People loved my ideas!Then, friends and others asked me to plan their events. In May 2012, I reallystarted to promote myself as a wedding planner, re-branding my websiteand myself.

What were you involved in at TanenbaumCHAT that helped to shapeyour passions?As co-head of the Prom Committee, I chose menus, sourcedinvitations, centerpieces etc. I clearly always had party planning in my blood.

Was there a class or project that you worked on in school thathelped you? Definitely – I took Computer Media in Grade 12 whereI learned the basics that are an integral part of my business today. We hadto create our own magazine and of course mine was a wedding magazine.I still have copies and look at it from time to time!

What would your advice be to a student wanting to pursue acreative career? 1 • It is so important to be passionate about what youdo, then it will never feel like work! • 2 • Don’t be afraid to put yourselfout there! • 3 • Have thick skin! You need to listen, act on feedback.

What did TanenbaumCHAT leave you with? My best friends fromTanenbaumCHAT are still my best friends today and professionalconnections. TanenbaumCHAT alumni have hired me and it is largelybecause of them that I am where I am today. I smile thinking about laughingin class, during lunch, and in the hallways with those familiar faces. •

After graduating with a B.A. from McGill University,Arielle completed a graduate program in FundraisingManagement at Humber College. Now she is excitedto put her knowledge into practice for the benefit ofTanenbaumCHAT. She has already begun reconnectingwith her fellow alumni on projects such as Career Day,Life after TanenbaumCHAT and organizing the first10 Year Reunion for the North Campus Class 0f 2004.Arielle invites all alumni to contact her to share their news,update their contact information, and join the MentorshipNetwork to see how they can get involved.•


Over a LONG weekend, a group of 15 young adults, including seven TCW CHAT grads, travelled to Israel on asolidarity mission. Initiated by CHAT grad Ilana Arje-Goldenthal ’05, and supported by the JNF, they went to empathize,assist and show their support during Operation Protective Edge in Gaza. Despite the short visit of four days to Sderot,Jerusalem, northern Judea and Tel Aviv, they still managed to see, learn and contribute a lot.

In Sderot, these alumni heard about life on the Gaza border and played with local children in a protected playground.In Netzarim, a residential development in Halutza, they met the local residents, evacuees from Gush Katif, who haveestablished a new and flourishing community in a desolate region. They had a very emotional meeting with RachelFrankel, mother of the late Naftali Frankel, one of the three boys abducted and killed near Hebron in early June. Theyvolunteered, visiting injured soldiers at Tel Hashomer-Sheba Rehabiliation Center, handed out cold drinks to soldiersat The Soldiers’ Corner next to Gush Etzion and picked peppers in Rehovot for 163 needy families in the south of Israel.Another trip highlight included visiting a medic army training base. Being deeply touched by the stories they heard,these alumni hope that their support helped the people they met during this difficult time. •

ALUMNI ON SOLIDATIRY MISSION Ilana Arje-Goldenthal ‘05; Daniel Himmel ‘05; Laura Licht ‘05; Courtney Sas ‘05; Chelsie Warshafsky ‘05; Alexandra Chris ‘07; Corey Saperia ‘08

TanenbaumCHAT Alum on Solidatiry Mission

CHAT GRADUATES SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR...

ISRAEL

(Left to right) Laura Licht ’05, and Ilana Arje-Goldenthal ‘05 with IDF soliders; Courtney Sas ’05 and Laura Licht ’05; Ilana Arje-Goldenthal ’05, Corey Saperia ’08, Alexandra Chris ’07, Courtney Sas ’05, Chelsie Warshafsky ’05, Daniel Himmel ’05 Laura Licht ’05


My parents, Jack and Sandra, have been active volunteers and long-time supporters of UJA. They worked hard to ensurethat my brothers Adam ’04 and Mathew ’06, my sister Orly ’09 and I all received a strong Jewish education, attendingRobbins Hebrew Academy, Associated Hebrew Schools and TanenbaumCHAT, all of which are supported by UJA. My Gap Year after TanenbaumCHAT was spent learning at Yeshiva in Israel, followed by the University of Western Ontario,Ivey School of Business. At Western, like many TanenbaumCHAT alumni, I participated in Hillel’s Israel on Campus activities. After graduating from Ivey in 2013, I decided to join the Israel Defense Forces. I believe that everyone needs to dosomething to support Israel. I was drafted on July 1, 2013 and spent the past 14 months serving as a paratrooper.This summer, I was actively involved in Operation Brothers Keeper, searching for the missing teenagers, and in OperationProtective Edge in Gaza. I was honoured to serve as a paratrooper. My unit and the entire Israeli army were motivated to defend the land of Israel,our homeland, the Israeli people, and the safety and freedom of Jews around the world. Tragically, too many who servedwere killed or wounded in the conflict. I am proud to be at the launch of the UJA campaign this year. UJA has played, and will continue to play, a strong role inthe life of my family, this community, Israel, and the entire Jewish people. •

I am 24 years old and have grown up as a very active member of the Toronto Jewishcommunity. For as long as I can remember, my family has been connected to andinvolved with UJA. While still in a stroller, I participated in my first UJA walkathon.At our Shabbat table, I heard my grandmother, Gerda Frieberg, talk about herinvolvement in the community.

Above (Left to right): Seth at the Kotel; Seth

with fellow IDF soldiers; Seth with his parents

Jack and Sandy Frieberg

MYJoining theIDF

Seth enlisted in the IsraelDefence Forces (IDF) andwas recently invited to speakat the UJA 2015 CampaignLaunch. Here is an excerptfrom his speech:

SETH FRIEBERG ’08 (TCW) IS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF TANENBAUMCHAT

ALUMNI SHOWING THEIR COMMITMENT TO ISRAEL.


2004If you look back at the first CHAT Richmond Hill yearbook from 2003-2004, the very first page is a mosaic photo – a compilation ofsmaller photos that, when they are all put together, make up a much larger picture. That “larger picture” is what was then referred to as‘CHAR’ on Wright Street. The irony of this photo is so indicative of what that campus represented. The new Northern CHAT that was born

out of crisis – trying to find a solution to the space problem at the south campus while also trying to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Jewish populationnorth of Highway 7 – was fully equipped and staffed in a mere six weeks. In order to accomplish this huge undertaking, it meant “all hands on deck.” Everyonebecame a part of it, students, parents and staff, and in turn, everyone has become a part of its success.

That first Grade 9 class that attended CHAR in September of 2000 formed a special bond that remains apparent still today. “We were everything – we werethe school!” adds reunion committee member, Gilian Horenfeldt-Pomer. Thinking back fondly of this group, faculty member Suzanne Gluchy elaborates, “Therewere no older students to model leadership roles, so they took them on themselves. They were the Student Council. They were the pioneers. They gave theschool spirit.”

When a callout was made to begin the planning for their 10 year reunion, it was met with the kind of exuberance and engagement that is a clear reflection oftheir deep connection to the school and to each other. With a vibrant committee of former students from Toronto, USA and Israel, every meeting was filled withlaughter and stories as they set out to make a reunion-to-remember. They also wanted to set the stage for subsequent classes, by giving back to the school thathad helped define the formative years of their youth. CHAR’s class of 2004 designated their gift to the school for tuition assistance in memory of their belovedteacher, Mr. Mark Dworkin z”l. They want to help give others the TanenbaumCHAT Experience that they so fondly remember. •

They were the pioneers. They gavethe schoolspirit. – Suzanne Gluchy

Faculty member

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Top row: (left to right) Teacher Suzanne Gluchy hugging her old students from the class of 2004; Graduating class of 2004 Bottom row: (left to right) A reprise from the high school band Driftwood; Rory Gangbar, Michael Heberman, Lexi Dogon, Laura (Henrich) Anava; David Steinfeld, Jeff Wieskopf, Robbie Agar, Adam Serota, Joel Arshoff, Michael Katz

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Blast from the Past.... I spent Sukkot in Israel visiting my son, a lone soldier in the IDF. While there, I had the privilege of reconnecting withmany of my fellow classmates who have made Israel their home. How amazing it was to reconnect after all these years! I have told my two sons that thefriendships they make at TanenbaumCHAT will be the kind that last a lifetime. Through this reunion I proved to them that this is actually true. Despite not seeing some of my classmates for over 30 years, it was as if I had just seen them yesterday. We reminisced about old times, shared stories from

high school and caught each other up on our lives. We even watched parts of our grade 13 movie and played a Class of 1986 Jeopardy Trivia game. The gathering was even more special because some of our “old teachers” joined us. Sam Kapustin, who in those days taught Jewish History to some of usall four years at CHAT, was there along with Gary Levine, who at that time, served as Dean of Student Services. Rav Yeshurun, our shaliach, also joined us. Boywas I surprised when I walked into the sukkah and he greeted me with “Shalom Elysa.” How did he remember my name?! He spoke about the long lastingimpact of the opportunity to teach in Toronto and especially at CHAT where he found such a warm and diverse Jewish community. He spoke about learningabout different views and perspectives on Judaism from us – lessons that have influenced him until today. I’ve always known that my experiences at CHAT were unique and special and influenced who I am today, but this mini reunion reminded me of how fortunate

I was to receive this type of education (thanks Mom & Dad!) and how blessed I am to be able to call my fellow CHAT grads lifelong friends. •– ELYSA “LYS G” GRE ISMAN ’86

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Top left: (standing back row, l - r ) Chaya Becker, Itzik (Isaac) Becker ’86, Naomi Kruger Arram ’86, Elysa Greisman ’86, Edan Cohen ’16, Michael Fortinsky ’82, Dinah Igelman Akierman ’86, Norman Akierman, Michael (Moshe) Lambert ’86, Rav Yeshurun, Daniel Bloch ’86, Boaz Fletcher, Rabbi Yaakov (Joel) Beasley; (front row, l - r ) Hadassah Berger Fortinsky ’86, Noa Lambert; (sitting, l - r ) Rabbi David Debow’86, Yocheved Debow

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Board of DirectorsMARCY ABRAMSKYSTEPHEN BLOOMROBIN BRUDNERELLEN CHAIKOF ’80MARTIN DAYSARA DOBNERDR. GARY ELMANMICHELLE FACTORPERCY FINK

CAROL GRUBERTTREVOR KAHNDEBBIE KIMELBONNIE LANGER ’87SUSAN LINDZONRAY RUBINSTEPHEN SELZNICKSHARON SHORELEONARD ZAIDENER

LESLIE FLUXGOLDPRESIDENT

LEANNE MATLOWVICE PRESIDENT

CECILE ZAIFMANIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

HOWARD ZERKERTREASURER

Life Members DONALD CARR, Q.CDR. SYDNEY EISENMEL FINKELSTEINSTEPHEN FREEDHOFF

BERNARD GHERTDR. ARTHUR HABERMANDR. BEN-ZION SHAPIRODR. MURRAY UROWITZ

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hen I first started as President, our Board of Directors found itself busily inthe process of searching for a new Head of School. While ably under thesteady hand and watchful eye of our do-it-all CFO, Rhona Birenbaum,we completed a successful worldwide search for a new Head of School,culminating in the hiring of Rabbi Lee Buckman, who has brought a newsense of excitement to our school. Following his arrival at TanenbaumCHAT, one of Rabbi Buckman’s firstofficial duties was to officiate at the ribbon cutting ceremony for theGuttman Family Science Wing, our state of the art science wing at ourWallenberg Campus. Over a relatively short period of time, the school raisedalmost $7.5 million, under the leadership of Leanne Matlow. As a result,Rabbi Buckman saw firsthand how committed our community is to ourschool. Since then, we as an institution have spent countless hours reviewingthe way TanenbaumCHAT does business. As all GTA schools face a cycleof declining enrollment, it is critical that our school be prepared for someof the economic realities faced with a smaller cohort of graduates.We, together with community partners, are taking concrete steps to ensurethat TanenbaumCHAT continues to flourish and build on its rich 50+year history. As our board continues long range planning, which includes an in depthreview of our mission, vision and philosophy, I’m fully confident that ourschool’s next President, Ellen Chaikoff ’80, together with the Chair of ourBoard, Ray Rubin, will make our great school even greater. Thanks are owed to our Immediate Past President, Cecile Zaifman, whotalked me into taking on this leadership role. As I’ve told many, the countlesshours spent, as both Chair of the Board and President, were by far the mostfulfilling volunteer hours I’ve been involved with in my community life. I step away with mixed emotions, feeling both great pride at having seenseveral positive changes at our school, and most importantly, a deep senseof gratitude for having been given the opportunity to be so intimatelyinvolved with this illustrious school. TanenbaumCHAT is a special school.

T H A N K Y O U T O O U R P A R E N T S A N D G R A N D P A R E N T S F O R S U P P O R T I N G U S .

B Y S E N D I N G Y O U R C H I L D R E N A N D G R A N D C H I L D R E N T O T A N E N B A U M C H A T ,

Y O U A R E R E I N F O R C I N G T H E I R J E W I S H I D E N T I T Y A N D H E L P I N G I N T H E

D E V E L O P M E N T O F T H E F U T U R E L E A D E R S O F O U R C O M M U N I T Y .

• AS MY TERM AS PRESIDENT OF TANENBAUMCHAT COMES TO A CLOSE, I FIND MYSELF REFLECTING BACK ON ALL THAT

HAS TRANSPIRED OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, AND LIKE MY PREDECESSORS, OWE A DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO MY FELLOW BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS,

ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNDENIABLE SUCCESS OF OUR SCHOOL.

L E S L I E F L U X G O L DA message from the President

I N A P R I L 2 0 1 3 , TA N E N B AUMCHAT ’ S B U D G E T A N D F I N A N C E C OMM I T T E E

R E COMMEND ED A T U I T I ON F E E O F $ 2 3 , 4 0 0 F O R T H E 2 0 1 3 / 1 4 S C HOO L Y E A R ,

I NC LUD ING A CAP I TA L L EVY O F $ 9 0 0 . THE 3 . 3% I NCREAS E WAS THE SMAL L E S T

P E R C E N TA G E I N C R E A S E T H E S C HOO L H A S C H A R G E D I N MO R E T H A N 1 0

Y E A R S . F I N A N C I A L S TAT EM E N T S AT Y E A R - E N D S H OW A S U R P L U S O F

$ 1 6 8 , 0 0 0 I N F I S C A L 2 0 1 4 , C OMPA R ED T O $ 1 . 4M I N F I S C A L 2 0 1 3 .

FO L LOW ING i s a s t a t ement o f t he s choo l ’s ope ra t i ng fund fo r t he yea r end ing

June 30 , 2014 and compara t i v e f i gu re s f o r J une 30 , 2013 .

Report from the CFO/Executive Director

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PERFORMANCEFINANCIAL

Year ending June 30, 2014 Year ending June 30, 2013% of total % of total

R E V E N U E STuition $ 25,960,000 92.1% $ 25,700,000 92.3%

UJA Federation Grant $ 1,800,000 6.4% $ 1,780,000 6.4%

Other sources $ 412,000 1.5% $ 350,000 1.3%

T O TA L R E V E N U E S $ 28,172,000 100.0% $ 27,830,000 100.0%

E X P E N S E SSalaries and employee benefits $ 21,128,000 75.9% $ 20,440,000 77.8%

Programming and operating expenses $ 3,338,000 12.0% $ 2,904,000 11.1%

Rent and occupancy expenses $ 3,368,000 12.1% $ 2,926,000 11.1%

T O TA L R E V E N U E S $ 27,834,000 100.0% $ 26,270,000 100.0%

Excess Revenue over Expendituresbefore provision for retirement gratuity $ 338,000 $ 1,568,000

Provision for retirement gratuity (non-cash item) $ 170,000 $ 164,000

E X C E S S R E V E N U E O V E R E X P E N D I T U R E S $ 168,000 $ 1,404,000

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Budget & Finance Committee

HOWARD ZERKER | CHAIR/TREASURER

ELLEN CHAIKOF ’80MARTIN DAYPERCY F INK

LESL IE FLUXGOLDBONNIE LANGER ’87

RAY RUBINSTEPHEN SELZNICKLENNY ZAIDENERCECILE ZAIFMAN

Audit Committee

LORNE CAPPELLBRIAN JOFFEEJOEL PODBERE

Personnel Committee

ELLEN CHAIKOF ’80 | CHAIR

ROBIN BRUDNERLESL IE FLUXGOLD

BONNIE LANGER ’87RAY RUBIN

Negotiations Committee

ALAN APPLEBAUMELLEN CHAIKOF ’80LESL IE FLUXGOLD

PHIL IP GORDIN

Together Campaign Cabinet

LEANNE MATLOW | CHAIR

MARCY ABRAMSKYSTEPHEN BLOOMROBIN BRUDNER

ELLEN CHAIKOF ’80LESL IE FLUXGOLD

PAUL MARCUSDAVID MATLOW ’78

CECILE ZAIFMAN

Head of School Evaluation Committee or HSEC

LORI D ISENHOUSE ’76LESL IE FLUXGOLD

PHIL IP GORDINPAUL MARCUS

CECILE ZAIFMAN

PERFORMANCEFINANCIAL


WA L L E N B E R G C A M P U S

HELEN FOX B.A.A message from TCW Campus Principal

•WE ENGAGE

OUR STUDENTS EVERY DAY

IN THECLASSROOM

Continuing to broaden classroom learning to open students up to real world experiences is a challenge we value. As educators we are continually looking for ways to stretch the learning from what is going on inside the classroom tothe corridors and beyond. Among the many exciting new initiatives we saw this year at TCW was Yom B’Ivrit – a Day devotedto speaking in Hebrew during our week long Israel Week – Shavuah Yisrael celebrations. Whether staff spoke in Hebrew or not, the idea was to engage the campus in conversation throughout the week. Bothstudents and staff received a glossary with general Hebrew expressions and words that are commonly used, includingdepartment-specific words to be used in class. Of course aside from the pedagogical value to the day – a little competitivefun was introduced voting for: Best fake Israeli accent; Best imitation of a student speaking Hebrew; Best North Americanaccent by an Israeli; Best Israeli slang used; Best staff effort to use Hebrew by a non-Hebrew speaking teacher. Initiatives such as Yom B’Ivrit, along with our other activities like Yom HaShoah, Yom Ha’Zikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut,engage staff and students while promoting values dear to our hearts.


... and support of the State of Israel, not just in Toronto but worldwide. The value of Jewish communityand engagement with Israel is one that strongly resonates within the TCK community and is evident in themany activities we had over the past year and in the ones we are planning for this coming academic year.Whether it was our “Bring Back Our Boys” rally, our clubs and committees, celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, orour staff engaging with our students in the hallways or on shabbatonim, Israel is front and centre in what wedo and who we are.

We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with our Homeland, and tostrengthening the Jewish community here and abroad, one student at a time.

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SUMMER SAW AN UNPRECEDENTED

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K IME L FAM I LY EDUCAT ION CENTRE

JONATHAN L EVY Ph.D.A message from TCK Campus Principal

Over the course of the year I spent in Israel, not only did I spend a lot of time learning Talmud, Halachah,Tanach and Philosphy, but I also had the opportunity to see the land and nurture the lifelong connection withEretz Israel that I had learned about for so long. My Israel Gap year gave me the time to reflect on how far I’vecome and the direction in which I want to be headed. I am so fortunate I could take the time now to discoverwho I really am. In essence, it was a year ON, not a year OFF. It has refueled my engine and I’m now ready tostart the next stage of my life.


• GAP YEAR PROGRAMS ARE ENCOURAGED BYTANENBAUMCHAT AS A WAY TO G IVE STUDENTS MEANINGFUL AND VALUABLE EXPER IENCESBEFORE ENTER ING THE NEXT STAGE OF THE IR L IVES . GAP YEAR PROGRAMS ARE V I TAL INEMPOWER ING YOUNG ADULTS TO F IND D IRECT ION IN SUCH A P IVOTAL T IME . MASA I SRAELI S AN UMBRELLA ORGAN IZAT ION WHICH OVERSEES A HUGE VAR IETY OF PROGRAMS THATAPPEAL TO STUDENTS W ITH D IVERSE INTERESTS .

Five reasons why TanenbaumCHAT endorses and encourages taking a Gap Year :

Corey Kamen ’12

I am hesitant to even try to explain how fantastic, formative and simply fun my year was, because no matterhow many fancy, multi-syllable words I use, I will never be able to adequately convey the truth. From my firstShabbat next to the Kotel, to having a snow ball fight in Jerusalem in December, to travelling up and down theentire country with friends, to living 10 minutes away from the beach in the heart of Tel Aviv, those nine monthswere an experience that I will never forget.

Testimonials from graduates, on their experiences on a Gap Year in Israel :

Zach Zittell ’13

A good opportunity for students to spendtime out of the typicalacademic context to explore what theyreally want to do.

What students learn at TanenbaumCHATcomes to life in Israel.

A Gap Year is part of the schoolculture.

Universities today appreciatethe maturity of a Gap Year student.

WHAT IS THE RUSH?!University will alwaysbe there for you. Go learn, explore, and grow in Israel.

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As the academic year drew to a close this past JuneI found myself attending my 18th TanenbaumCHAT graduation as staff (20thif you count the two I attended of my best friend’s children). I am alwaysso proud to watch each strong and vibrant graduating class – full of joy andenthusiasm. Each graduate takes the TanenbaumCHAT Experience withthem for the rest of their lives. For me it is also a time for reflection on the year,and the work we have done on their behalf. When I joined the TanenbaumCHAT family as the Director of Developmentin 2006 the goal was to position the school as a destination for significantphilanthropy. Looking back at this past year, I am proud to say everything aboutthis year’s accomplishments allows us to say we have made great progresstoward that goal. September saw the opening of the Guttman Family ScienceWing. We spent this year proudly showing off the shining new addition toTCW. While construction is long over, we are still $600,000 away from our$8 million goal. The launch of the DNA Wall this year was one of our new donoropportunities to help get us to that finish line.

The year was also filled with interesting and exciting new donor initiatives

that supported various areas of school life.

Several donors supported TanenbaumCHAT Recharge – a program that invitedback TanenbaumCHAT alumni ‘fellows’ who spent a week back at schoolresearching and connecting with fellow alumni now in Israel. Another giftsupported the Jewish Studies Department at TCK to participate in theprestigious Standards & Benchmarks Program, providing a unique Tanachteacher training program. The Centre for Differentiated Learning at TCWreceived a gift that allowed the school to greatly upgrade facilities and fundnew programming to enhance the specialized student support this departmentprovides. A gift to the TCK Drama studio allowed for significant upgradesincluding an elevated control booth and extensive new curtaining complement-ing their performances and class work. And as a first for TCW, two facultymembers travelled to China to prepare to open the new Centre for InternationalBusiness thanks to another generous donor family who supported our studentsgrowing thirst for business studies with a gift that built an incredible activelearning space and funds to introduce a new program. All this, and so much more, in one year, thanks to the incredible efforts ofmy Central Administration colleagues, the stellar professional AdvancementTeam, the committed leadership of our Board of Directors, and most of all,our dedicated volunteers. Each one of them, like me, has been audience to aTanenbaumCHAT graduation and witnessed the validation of their hard work.

F R A N C E S B I G M A N C F R EReport from the Director of Advancement

C A T E G O R I E S

ANNUAL FUNDSCHOLARSHIPS & ENDOWMENTSOTHER DESIGNATED GIVINGSCIENCE WINGNEW CAPITAL PROJECTS

TOTAL PLEDGES & NEW CASH GIFTS

$168,577

$18,572

$21,929

$70,876

$550,000

$829,954

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F u n d r a i s i n g I n c o m e f o r 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4

Please ask us about being a part of our DNA Wall • Contact Frances Bigman, CFRE,Director of Advancement at 416-636-5984 ext. 230 or [email protected]


We put a unique Tanach teacher training program in place.The Standards and Benchmarks Program will train a pilot groupof TCK teachers to build an “Understanding by Design” curriculum inTanach. Teachers will be trained how to set clear expectations inwell-defined criteria to maximize student achievement. This programwill create a coherent vision for teaching Tanach, allowing for teachersto focus on significant learning goals. The pilot teacher group is alreadymeeting and starting their professional work. Future years will see thisprogram rolled out on both campuses. The Ivrit Department, under the direction of the Vice Principal ofIvrit, Ilana Shapira, started a comprehensive program of curriculumreview. New syllabi and textbooks, including up-to-date texts andmedia were introduced for grades 9 and 10. These Ivrit curricula,which include added emphasis on student conversation, conform tothe standards of the American Council on the Teaching of ForeignLanguages (ACTFL). Ivrit teachers participated in specialized trainingsessions with facilitators from Boston based Hebrew at the Center

(HATC) to gain proficiency in administering various levels of ACTFL’sModified Oral Proficiency Interview (MOPI). We appointed an Israel Engagement Director, Tamara Rebick,to form a comprehensive vision and bring together the various Israel-centred activities and programs at our school, and to developadditional informal and experiential educational Israel programmingand initiatives. The position is initially tenured at TCW, and in the futurewill be expanded to TCK. We developed a syllabus to educate our students about the OntarioOrgan Donor Program – the Trillium Gift of Life Network. Grade 12students at both campuses studied Jewish sources with their teachersand attended an assembly where they heard from authorities aboutthis important mitzvah. The Jewish education mission was expanded to our parents throughTanenbaumCHAT University (TCU), highlighting TanenbaumCHATeducators presenting on relevant topics. This program has expandedfrom TCK, where it was started last year, to TCW.

ANDTIMELESSChanging

• This past year the Jewish Studies Program introduced a number of significant initiatives and programs.

A message from the Principal of Jewish Studies RABBI MOSHE J.YERES Ph.D.

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David and Sari-Lynn Binder Yoram Birenzweig Danny Bitton and Amy Lobel-BittonLarry and Marla Blankenstein Steven and Myra Blustein Jonathan Born Arielle Branitsky Joseph and Janeta Braverman Marlene Brickman Naomi Brown Melvin and Sandra Brown Jack and Marlene Brudner Robert Brykman Noah Buchman Maurice and Maxine Budin Nadia Buzaglo C & C Packing Inc.David Caplan and Lisa KerbelAdam Carr Craig and Andrea Carroll Joel Cayne David and Ellen Chaikof Brian and Daliah Chapnik Stephen and Robyn Codas Aviva Cohen Mark Cohen and Ellen Kurtz-CohenCharles Cohen and Sandra PatakMichael and Karen Cohen Eric and Michelle Cohen Robert and Marilyn Cohen Frances Cohn Allen and Evie Collins Morley and Adina Conn DYC Consulting Inc. Allan Corber and Margaret OrlanderGabriel Danieli Martin Day and Martina BorchardtGayle de Bloeme Sid and Helene Diament

Kelly Diamond Sari Disenhouse Michael and Sara Dobner Arnold and Paula Dubrow Lloyd Duckman Sheila Dumesh Ander and Karen Durbin Ander Harriet Dworkin Jerry and Terry Dykopf Cyvia Dym Dan and Shawna Dzaldov Michael Edgerley and Beth SkuyRonald Eisen Joel Eisen and Sharla LichtmanPaul and Aviva Eisen David Eisenstadt and Amanda SalemRobert Eklove Steven and Shelley Ekstein Ari and Dori Ekstein Alana Elmaleh Thierry Elmaleh Estelle Elmaleh Leon and Denise Elmaleh Gary Elman and Jan GoldsteinRabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Enakar David and Judy Engel Eric Epstein Hway Event Planning & KosherMarc and Michelle Factor Bernard and Evelyn Farber Boaz Feiner Michael Feldman and Nanette RosenShim and Vivian Felsen Jessica Fenson Estelle Finer Percy and Ellie Fink David Fishbaum David and Aviva Fishbein Gabriel Flatt

Yoel and Karen Abells Leonard and Marcy Abramsky Jonathan and Laura Adam Carolyn Adams-Lewis Melanie Adler Robert Altbaum Patrick and Tamara Amar Mark Anhang Adam Applebaum and Lindsay MilnerMoshe Araujo and Donna Tangir-AraujoSteven and Karen Argintaru Irwin and Rhona Ash Yaron and Rinat Avitzur Kirsten Bader Natalie Balilti Peter Ballon and Judy HirshMorry and Sabrina Barmak Kenneth Beallor and Alla LevitDov Begun and Bonnie LangerRobert Beliak and Tammy GliedDavid Belisowski Solomon and Anna Mae Belmont Jay Benaim Adam and Kelly Bender Raquel Bendix Anthony Benjamin Hnina Benlezrah Ari and Annie Benlezrah Salomon and Deborah Benudiz Ilan Bergel Andrew Bergel and Daniella SamuelJared Berger Jeffrey Bernstein Paul and Patti Betel The Beverley and Samuel H. Cohen Family FoundationFrances Bigman Howard Binder and Terri Goldhar

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David and Adrienne Fletcher Leslie and Patti Fluxgold Gary and Bayla Fortinsky Jeremy Fox Joseph Fox Rick and Anna Fox Jeffrey Freedman and Robyn BlattPamella Freedman Stan and Melissa Freedman Joel and Eileen Freedman Joseph and Linda Friedlich Michael Friedman and Debbie RothsteinJordan Frisch Mark and Michelle Frischman Dani Frodis and Alana SilvermanAdam and Sharin Froman Zane Gallinger Paula Galperin Leonard and Elizabeth Gangbar Esther Garfin Michael Garfinkle Joseph Garten Marvin Gelkopf and Carrie OrfusAllan and Devorah Gelkopf Avihayil Genesove Alan and Debra Giller Jonathan and Sarah Glass Jesse Glowinsky Isaac and Ruth Glowinsky Leslie Gold Robbie Goldberg Allan and Melissa Goldberg Marvin and Helen Goldberg Mitchell and Doris Golden Sydney and Nancy Golden Shawn and Lori Goldenberg Jarrod and Stacie Goldin Murray and Shari Goldkind Rami and Anita Goldman Aaron Goldstein Ira Goldstein Abe and Joan Goldstein Jamie Golombek Randy and Shelley Goodman David and Clara Gordon Jonathan Gorenstein Ryan Gossin Michael Grad Alan Grad and Sandy LeiderDavid Grad and Raquel Sananes-GradDiane Grafstein Kevin Green and Lisa KreindlerScott Greene and Sarah LambertAlan and Pearl Greenspan Avi and Irina Greenspoon Elysa Greisman Jordan and Helene Griesman Jerry and Gloria Groberman Bernie Gropper and Elise Stern-GropperLee Grossman Matthew and Daphna Grossman Nolan and Carol Grubert Gary and Myrna Gutmann Hymie and Beatrice Guttman Craig Guttmann and Esther BerglasRichard and Mira Hamat Lorraine Hanser Renato and Anne Harari Hart, Heller Robert Hartman and Susan Hershkop

Jeremy and Mindy AlterLee and Rachel BuckmanLeo and Bayla Chaikof Joel and Andria EisenSaul and Toby FeldbergJeremy & Judith Freedman Family Foundation / TheHoward and Claire GlowinskyRichard Allen and Dahra GranovskyMark Schachter and Elina GuttenbergB&M Handelman Investments Ltd.Jon and Sari HanserZvi HofstedterElliott and Karen JacobsonMarsha JosephStephen and Frances KraftSteven and Jennifer KrancJeffrey and Karen MonessStephen and Linda OffenheimMorry and Elaine OffmanRussel and Charlene OrelowitzJeremy and Gayle PopeEliezer and Denise RobbinsJohn and Susan RosePaul and Gella RothsteinStuart and Lana ShermanSol and Zelaine ShinderWalter and Pearl SkanksMartha SudRenee UngerAlan Gutmann and Lori Unger-GutmannGerald and Florence Urbach

1961 SOCIETY – RECOGNIZING DONORS WITH GIFTS OF $1200+


THANK YOU !

• THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

ADMINISTRATION, STAFF AND STUDENTS EXPRESS HEARTFELTT H A N K S T O A L LTHOSE WHO MADE

NEW DONATIONS TO TANENBAUMCHAT FOR THE

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Jeff and Debbie Levman Batya Levy Barry and Cooki Levy Jonathan and Meredith Levy Todd and Heather Levy Jay and Sarah Libfeld Howard Lichtman and Riki Kwinta-LichtmanPhilip Lieberman and Sherri PinslerJulie Liebmann Elisheva Lightstone Suzanne Lilker Joanna Lindenberg Matthew Lindzon Susan and Paul Lindzon Earl and Jordanna Lipson Marc Lipton and Caroline NaimanMartin and Edna Lipworth David and Esther Lithwick Titanium Logistics Inc. Richard Maisel and Suzy TylmanEric Malka Harold Maltz and Sharon KreidsteinJordan Mandel Jonathan and Iris Mandel Michael Manett and Vivian GreenbergHoward and Lori Manis David Manson and Golda Milo-MansonEly and Elise Mansoor Gary and Rella Margolis Shael Markin Eric Marmor and Judy GortlerLarry and Gloria Marr Sam and Susan Marr Jack and Yvonne Martell Mike Martin and Sally RosenbaumAdam Marx Irving Matlow David and Leanne Matlow Steven and Alina Mayer Rabbi Scott Berman and Esther Meiersdorf Deborah Melman-Clement Ezer and Dorit Mevorach Laura Michaels Gilbert and Shayna Miller Steven Mincer Harvey and Magnus Mincer Fagel Mitgang

Anna Morais Lorne Morein Judi Morris David and Joanne Morris Edgar and Lynn Morris David Moscovitch

Morris and Jill Moscovitch Michael Moskowitz and Shoshana GreenLawrence Mosselson David Nadler and Tara DubrowJody Nahmias Hayley Naiberg Stephen Nash and Janice GoldbergMartin and Georgine Nash Hartley and Marilyn Nathan Rachel Neuman David and Rhonda Newman Errol Nezon and Rhonda DickRichard and Dina Ochshorn Yael Ogniewicz Dynamic On-Line Marketing Corp. Michael and Cindy Opler Michael Orfus Matthew and Shawna Orzech Jack Ossof Brian Otis and Debora ShearClare Ozier Yusuf and Emili Ozlevi Craig and Leora Palace IGAN Partners Inc. Joshua Paton

Ashley Kochman David and Jen Komlos Aaron and Melissa Komlos Zelda Korenblum Danny and Debbie Kornhauser Bryan Kravetz Simon and Ruby Kreindler Allan and Pam Krett George and Shari Krieser Gary Krikler and Sheila JacobsonMichael and Sheri Kulik Jack and Susan Kurin Connie Kussner Brian Lambert David and Sally Laren Jordan Lass and Sara GurzaBrian Lass and Brenda Gasner-LassMervin and Myrna Lass Jonathan and Elayna Latsky Les and Linda Lauer Bruce and Lianne Leboff Michael and Jackie Lebovic Harry and Esther Lebovic Srebrolow Lebowitz Spadafora Professional CorporationAshley Lee Michael and Ora Leese Adam Lefler Al and Ann Leibovitch Jay and Roxanne Leider Randy and Randi Leifer Benyamin Lenchner Melissa Levine Stephanie Levine William Levitt Wally Levitt and Beth Gamulka

Gerald and Gita Pearl Mark and Sharon Pearlstein Eddy and Deanna Peranson Darren Perlman Sammy Peters Marla Pilpel

Richard Pivnick and Annette Metz-PivnickRon and Dinah Poliwoda Adam Pollack Gaby Pollard Shiran Porges Amexon Property Management Inc. Brian Prosserman Carly Prusky The Rabbi Erwin & Laura SchildAvi Raphael Jeffrey and Dalia Raphael Danny and Marcy Rappaport David and Natalie Rashkovan Ian and Marlene Rattner Hyla Reichmann Martin and Marlene Rochwerg Mitchell Rose Jay Rose Harold and Gili Rosen David Rosenberg David Rosenberg and Rachael ZbarDavid Rosenstein Jonathan and Edit Rosenstein Gerald and Barb Rosenstein Ted and Doris Rosenstock Jay and Renee Rosenzweig Amanda Ross Joel Ross Peter Rostas and Barbara YaffeSteven and Dana Rostowsky Andrea Rudnick Martin and Gayle Sable Daniel and Karen Sacke Lawrence Sager and Carolyn Cooperstone-SagerDanny and Vivienne Saltzman Richard Samuel and Marion GreenbergRob Sandler and Nyla AhmadAlan and Lorraine Sandler Inga Sapir


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MAJOR G IFT DONORSAb and Phyllis FlattStephen and Ilene FlattJeremy Freedman and Judith Finer FreedmanMichael and Libby GoldgrubLloyd Hoffman and Ray Rubin

SUPPORTERSGilad and Tracey AbrahamiLeonard and Marcy AbramskyStephen Carmona and Andrea Bernstein

Joel BinderMichael and Rena BucksteinLeslie and Patti FluxgoldStephen and Nancy GangbarStephen Bloom and Bonnie Goodman-BloomMark Rotstein and Melanie KraftDov Begun and Bonnie LangerLillian LermanDavid and Leanne MatlowWarren SudRichard Maisel and Suzy TylmanLloyd and Sally Zerker •


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Jory and Joan Vernon Melissa Vickar Jacky Vidal Joel and Sharon Waisglass Richard and Marcy Wajs Rachel Waks David and Helen Walt Jessica Wang Jordan and Lisa Warman Jordana Warner Gerald and Ruth Warner Cary and Laurie Wasser Cassandra Wein Paul and Sari Weinberger Robert and Donna Weinerman Michael Weinstein and Robyn WeinsteinBenny and Heather Weinstock Andrew and Fay Weisberg Ken Weisbrod and Robin BrudnerJack and Judy Weisdorf Leo Weksler and Fran WeisbergAmy Wilchesky Cliff Williams and Sally KrigstinMichael Wilner Aaron and Nina Wine Lawrence Witt and Deena LiebermanShira Wolch Menachem and Elana Wolff Danny Wolgelerenter David Wolgelerenter Aura Woznica Michael Wunder and Joanna SugarRoy Wyman and Joanne GoldmanArthur Yallen and Francy KussnerMichael and Dianne Yanofsky Rebecca Zaretsky Mitchell Zeifman and Natalie RibackAdam Zendel Rina Zigler David Zitzerman and Karen FriedmanIan and Ruth Zive Jessica Zworth •

Lila Sarick Gila Sasson Zion and Joyce Sasson Harry and Judy Schachter Cindy Schaefer Danielle Scheinman Justin Schiff Bernard and Eleanor Schimmer Jed Schneiderman Liza Schneiderman Gil Schreier Danielle Schwartz Shira Schwartz Lesley Schwartz Clive and Naomi Schwartz Todd and Rosalind Schweber Dan Segal Elana Segal Leah Shainhouse Elliot Shapiro Shmuel and Naomi Sharir Nir and Dalia Shayo Jeffrey Shear Samantha Sherkin Max and Laurel Sherman Norman and Janet Shiner Jonathan Shloush Amy Shnier David and Rhonda Shore David and Sharon Shore Ted Shoub and Yvette RosenbergMike and Daisy Shriqui Steven and Barbara Shulman Bruce and Edith Silcoff Carolyn Silver Lorne and Donna Silver Jordan Silverman Albert and Susan Silverman Carol Silverstein Barry Simon and Susan EileyCarey Singer and Fern StarkBarry and Jennifer Singer Frances Skinazi Peter and Jeannie Sklar Mark Smiley and Aviva SilvermanNeil and Jordana Smiley Arnold Smith and Francie Bay

Jerry and Marilyn Smith Jessica Smuskowitz Ben and Barbara Smuskowitz Sam and Joyce Sniderman Harvey and Elaine Snowbell Heather Socken Philip and Sheila Soiffer Jeff Solomon and Eva RosenthalNeil Solomon and Alison BlattSamuel Sonny Joel Ganz Morris and Doreen Sosnovitch Michael and Hyla Spagat Larry and Vivien Spivak Jeff Springer and Leslie LererTed Starkman and Jen LevShira Stein Catherine Stein Norman and Marlyn Stein Hillary and Tracey Steinhart Stanley and Bernice Steinman Deborah Sterescu Jana Stern Howard and Joan Stevens Svjetlana Stikic Lily Stoll Steven and Yona Strasberg Darren Sukonick Michelle Sund Stuart and Shawna Swartz Brian Sweigman Michelle Szames Earl Teitelbaum and Sharon Novack-TeitelbaumGary and Rosemary Tile Paul Tobias Ricky Tollman Sigal Tuch Helen Turk Larry and Cindy Turk Eric Turkienicz Allyson Turner Esther Tylman Stan and Goldie Ungar David and Stacey Urbach Sara Urowitz Kaufman Shane Urowitz Murray and Judith Urowitz Leon Vaisman Jonathan Vandersluis


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DES IGNATED FUNDSHenry Korenblum Memorial Endowment Fund

Lisa-Ann Lauren Posluns Memorial Endowment Fund

Barbara Manilla Memorial Endowment Fund

The Esther Haberman Memorial Endowment Fund

Jonathan David Deitcher Memorial Scholarship Fund

Rubin Tencer Memorial Holocaust Education Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto

Erica Schiller Mammon Memorial Endowment Fund

Arthur Lerman Memorial Endowment Fund

Sam Faivish z’l Rabbinics Award

Samuel Winbaum Graduation Prize

Israel Appel Award

The Beth Tzedec Stephen Cooper Award

Daniel Sherman Memorial Scholarship

Avrum Jeffrey Duke Memorial Endowment Fund

Legacy Endowment Fund

DES IGNATED DONORSThanks to the donors below for their designated gifts

Marlyne Abramson Salem Alaton and Edna Sandler Jeremy and Mindy AlterShari Ankava Clara Antonacci Susan Arbuck Jeffrey and Paula AshleyRon Baker Franco and Maria BaldassareTony and Norma BaroneGloria Benaim

Abe Benitah and Louisa Benoliel-Benitah Irving and Raquel BenmerguiKenneth Beraznik Achim and Anne BergerRose Besser Jack and Beatrice BishanskyDavid and Esther BlusteinJeffrey Bly and Janice Feldberg-Bly David Borkel Steven Borkel Terry Borkel Andrew and Lara BrodkinPeggy Buchan Rabbi Lee and Rachel BuckmanMr. and Mrs. CamposKevin and Jessica CantorDavid Caplan and Lisa Kerbel Caplan

Lawrence Davis and Karen Hersh Michael and Maria DecarolisBasso Di Cesare Jody Diament Sid and Helene DiamentStephen Diamond Jack and Rosina DicesareTony and Christina DiceglieJudy Duke Gary and Sharon DrukmalerLeo and Hanna DrukmalerDan Dzaldov and Shawna Dzaldov Donny Eisen David Eisenstadt and Amanda Salem David and Pearl Elman

Jonathan and Sandi EmanuelAllan Erlick Jerry and Miriam FaivishJoseph and Joyce FarrugiaGildo and Teresa FavotGiuseppina Favot Stan and Faith FeinbergSteven Fellin Fred and Ruth FishmanLorne Fine and Felicia Gopin Marion Flescher Allen and Sandra Forester Lorne and Jenny FrankelJoel and Eileen FreedmanDavid Freudenstein and Anna Urowitz-Freudenstein Ian Gans and Beena Goldenberg-Gans Robert Garmaise and Shira Liquornik Michael and Elisa GerlockSandy Gerlock Neil and Karen GlasbergRami and Anita GoldmanRuth Golosky Melanie Grad Ori Grad

Charlotte Grad Andrea Greenblatt Lony and Ruth GropperWilf and Marjorie GrosmanErnie and Barb GutsteinMichael and Linda HalperinSeymour Hershenfeld and Susan Weltman Lorraine Hilton The Rubin-Hoffman Foundation Alex and Dena IgelmanIda Infusino Rickiee Itovitch Ittamar Janowski Chaim Joseph and Eva Zeifman Jeffrey and Vered KaminkerSusan Kaplan Philip and Debbie KatesAlvin Katzberg and Miriam Schneiderman Marlene Kenley Detlev Kiklas Richard and Lynda KimelEli and Cindy KipperKay Klerer Howard Klerer and Carol Brohm-Klerer Shawn and Marsha KlererMr. and Mrs. Komberg Eduard and Karen KonradMarc and Joy KoplowitzJeffrey Kopstein and Simone Chambers Zelda Korenblum Daniel and Karen KorobkinJonathan Lechter and Faygie Bercovitch The Leonard & Felicie Blatt FoundationMichael Leranbaum and Erin Sigel Mark and Sophie LernerWayne Levy Suzanne Lilker Ontario Limited Helen Linetsky Manuel and Goldie LitwinTami M. Poliwoda Leigh and Shirley MacKayMr. and Mrs. MamokWolverine Management Services Corp Lawrence and Carol ManillaEly and Elise MansoorDouglas and Barbara MarksLois McGratton Betty McPake Gertrude Michael Scott Miller Sara Miller Zeljka Misura Joel Monson and Rochelle Monson Alan Montekio Eli Montekio Robert and Sandra MontekioSante and Maria Morello

Victor and Millicent MorganDonald and Valerie MorrisonLynne Morrison Rosella Moscone David Nadler and Tara Dubrow Barry & Esther Naiberg Family FundJoseph Neumark and Lisa Tarshis Morry and Elaine OffmanPaul Palermo Ann Panchyshyn Cindy Perras Neil Perrier Renah Persofsky Ron and Dinah PoliwodaRichard and Alena PolisukJeremy and Gayle PopeMargie Posluns Antonio Radatti Aida Regalado Rose Roberts Randall Rochwerg and Beverly Jusko-Rochwerg Hollis Roopchand Cindi Rosenberg Dov and Sari RosenblumJonathan and Edit RosensteinLinda S. Remson Daniel and Karen SackeAlon and Helen SadehRob Savonaroa Donald and Shirley SchellArthur and Stella SchneeweissTodd and Rosalind SchweberJoel and Kim ScolerNarinder Sehravat Padmini Senevirathne Shawna Serruya Beverley Shachar Al Shacter Jodi Shapiro Larry Shapiro Mark and Lori ShapiroStuart and Lana ShermanYossi and Matty ShermanMiriam Shohet-Ronco Laura Silver Carol Silverstein Barry Simon and Susan Eiley Paul Sinclair Robert and Shari SingerAndrew and Sharon SmithDavid and Karen SmithGeorge Smith Robert Solomon and Shari Wert Steven Solomon and Nicole English Joseph and Sue SonshineJay and Karen SpitzerTania Stalteri Randall Starr Lily Surdyk Larry and Sandy Swartz

Alfredo and Rosina CapriniPompeo and Giuseppina CardarelliMr. and Mrs. G. CerisanoDavid and Ellen ChaikofLeo and Bayla ChaikofDaniel Chitiz and Risa Sokoloff Carmelita Clubbe Imperial Coffee and Services Inc. Randi Cogan Shinder Michael and Karen CohenLorne Cohn and Miriam Blumstock CohnHelene Cooper Joel and Heather CooperAaron Dadouch


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Mikael and Beverlee SwayzeJason Szames Kyle Szames Stephen Szames Michelle Szames Gaetano and Nardina TassielliRubin Tencer Memorial Holocaust Education FundShane Teper and Faye Blum Nicola and Caterina TinoCharin Torch Vida Trojman Robert Turk and Julie Feldman Helen Turk Eli Tzipori Michael and Lori VarenbutEsther V. Vlessing Jaymie Vanerbut Elysha Varenbut Noa Vlessing Robert Vlessing Richard and Marcy WajsHarry and Evelyn WaltLen and Jacqui WaltCary and Laurie WasserJack Weinbaum Family Foundation Michael Weinberg and Laura Schiffer Arnold and Roneen WeingartenLori Weiss Marvin White and Faye Bielak-White Kylie Whitney Larry and Lori WolynetzPaul and Leslie WynnAbraham and Margit YaffaMichael and Dianne YanofskyRaphael and Ellen ZaionzMike Zarycky Lawrence Zucker and Debbie Kleiner Arnie and Sherry ZweigHoward and Diana Zweig •


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