Diamond
 
Mazal tov to all of the
honourees for their devotion,
care and concern for the
Mizrachi community and beyond.
 
Rochelle and Harley Gross & Cari and Gary Gross
Diamond
We are honored to celebrate Dr. Avi and Mrs.
Francoise Jacobs for their unwavering
dedication to our community and commend their
exceptional service to Fuchs Mizrachi School.
 
Congratulations to Mrs. Jessica Segen on her
well-deserved leadership award, and heartfelt
best wishes to Mr. Wayne Schulz on his
retirement; your profound impact on the school
will always be cherished.
 
The Shevach Family
Diamond
 
MAZAL TOV TO
WAYNE, AVI, FRANCOISE AND JESS!!
 
WE LOVE YOU ALL AND APPRECIATE WHAT YOU
DO FOR OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.
WITH DEEPEST THANKS,
 
YOEL, LINDSEY, NATAN, NOAH, ARYEH, LYO AND MAX MAYERFELD
Diamond
Mazal tov to all the honorees!
Avi and Francoise, you are truly role models of selfless and
tireless dedication to our community, at all levels in the school
and in nearly every capacity.
We are so grateful for your service and your special friendship.
Mrs. Segen, of all of the teachers our children have had, you
stand out as one of the brightest.
We cannot thank you enough for your warmth, encouragement,
creativity and unwavering support.
This recognition is incredibly well deserved.
Wayne, you are one of the heroes behind our
school's growth and success.
There isn't an hour of the day that you don't put the school
first, and we appreciate your years of devotion.
 
Naomi and Ari Wiesen
Diamond
Mazal Tov to Avi & Francoise Jacobs on
receiving this year's Mike and Peppy Senders
outstanding service award. Thank you for all you do to
make our community a better place.
Mazal Tov to Jessica Segen on receiving this
year's Rabbi Melvin L Granatstein Educational Leadership
Award. Thank you for your commitment to our students.
Finally, a huge Thank You to Wayne Schulz for
all that you do for Fuchs Mizrachi School.
Congratulations on your retirement!
 
Danielle & Jeff Wild
Diamond
 
Wayne, From the time our family joined FMS 13 years ago, you
have been a constant, positive presence for our children.
 
We appreciate the dedication, commitment and love that you
exhibit for our school community and our children.
 
You have been a role model for countless FMS graduates, and it is
not a coincidence that you are the most frequently mentioned
individual by our alumni.
 
We thank you for everything, and congratulate you on this
incredibly appropriate meaningful tribute.
 
Joshy, Noah, Jakey, Avi, Mitch and Laura Wolf
Diamond
Francoise and Avi,
Mazel tov on this award.
It is so well-deserved, and while we know how
uncomfortable you are receiving the
recognition, we are appreciative of the
opportunity to express our hakaras hatov for
everything that you do for our community.
While you work hard to stay beneath the radar,
you both do so much for our community in so
many ways that it is impossible not to be
impacted by your acts of chessed.
You are doers and leaders, and we can all
learn from the example that you set.
Laura and Mitch Wolf
Diamond
Jess, You are an educator's educator and a
leader in our school.
 
The greatest compliment we can relay to you is
in how our children positively describe their
experience with you.
 
You don't just teach the children, you
understand them and connect with them.
 
Congratulation on this award!
 
Mitch and Laura Wolf
Emerald
 
Mazel tov to all of the
honorees on a very
well-deserved honor.
 
Aviva Klein & Erik Cooper
Emerald
 
 
To Avi and Francoise:
Your dedication and
hard work on behalf of the school and
community has been exemplary.
 
Mazal Tov on this truly well deserved honor.
 
Dr. David and Jenny Gottesman
Emerald
Mazal tov to all of tonight's honorees! We have the utmost gratitude to each and every one of you for your contributions to our school community, and the role you have played in helping raise our children. Avi and Francoise, you are cherished friends and set such great models as ba'alei chessed for us and our children. You do it with no expectation for recognition and always for the right reasons. Mrs. Segen, the way you combine warmth and professionalism sets a high bar for all of us, your colleagues. Thank you for caring for each and every students at Mizrachi. Wayne, you may often be in the background physically, but in so many ways you are out front, leading us all. We so genuinely cherish your commitment, your hard work, and your friendship. Thank you all for your commitment and contributions to our community!
Respectfully,
Rabbi Avery and Aliza Joel
Emerald
 
 
To Francoise and Avi, Mrs Segen, and Wayne
Schultz, With congratulations and much
respect for the unique talents you each
contribute to making FMS such a very special
school, community, and family!
 
Jane and Jordan Lefko
Emerald
Mazel Tov to all the honorees!!
 
Avi and Francoise, Your fearless dedication and unwavering
commitment to our community and to Klal Yisroel, is an
inspiration to all who know you!
May you continue to have the strength to be beacons of
light for decades to come!
Wayne, Thank you for your inspiring and tireless efforts in
making Fuchs Mizrachi its absolute best.
You are a shining example to all our students and community!
Jessica, You are beloved by students and parents and your impact
on us all lasts for years.
 
We are so grateful you are part of the Fuchs Mizrachi family!
All our love, 
Tamar & Elliot Smith and Family
Sapphire
 
Thank you to Mrs Segen for teaching our own children, and for
all that you've done to guide and support all of the Fuchs
Mizrachi lower school students.
 
We salute Wayne for his years of service to our school and for
all of his behind-the-scenes work to ensure that our children can
learn in a safe and clean environment.
 
To Avi and Francoise, mazal tov on your well
deserved recognition.
 
This really should have happened six years ago,
but what can you do?
 
Barbie and Ira Taub
Ruby
Mazal Tov to the honorees!
 
With gratitude and
appreciation to the leadership
and staff of Fuchs
Mizrachi School
 
Marian and Harvey Arbesman
Ruby
With much gratitude to
this year's honorees and all
those professionals, donors
and lay leaders who have
helped make FMS our
family's school, מדור לדור.
 
Rubin & Eileen Guttman
Ruby
To Mrs. Segen and Wayne, 
 We are humbled to be co-honorees alongside two remarkable individuals; you have
dedicated yourselves to shape our children's school experience
in ways that go far beyond academics. 
 Wayne, you have cared for our school across multiple buildings for 25 years-your
unwavering dedication has provided our children with not just a safe and welcoming
environment, but a true home for learning and growth. 
Mrs. Segen, you have taught all four of our children in the lower school. Your warmth,
wisdom, and commitment to each child's development have left an indelible mark on their
lives, instilling lessons of character, kindness, and resilience. 
 We are forever grateful for the impact each of you have had on our family and the entire
school community. It is truly a privilege to share this honor with you.
Congratulations on a well deserved honor. Warmly,
Avi and Francoise Jacobs
Ruby
ועשה בצלאל ואהליאב וכל איש חכם־לב
שמות  36:1 
 
Congratulations Francoise and Avi on receiving
the Mike and Peppy z"l Senders Outstanding
Service Award!
 
Like our parents, you have been one of the
many "Betzalels and Oholiavs" of FMS. May
you continue to help build our school for many
happy and healthy years to come!
 
Debbie and Shelly Senders and Family
Ruby
 
Mazal tov
Avi and Francoise, Jess, and Wayne
on these well-deserved awards!
 
Fondly,
 
Danny & Lyndsay Shoag
Ruby
 
With gratitude to the
Administration for the love
and support of our children
 
Warren and Marlene Sobol
Platinum
Francoise and Avi, Your unwavering dedication and tireless
efforts have a profound impact on making our
community a better place.
 
From organizing local events, teaching and loving the students of
FMS, volunteering, and exuding Ahavat Hashem and Yirat Shomayim,
you both have gone above and beyond to uplift those around you.
Your passion and commitment bring positive change to our
community every day. Thank you!
 
Jess and Wayne, Thank you for your incredible service and for
making a lasting difference in our children's lives.
 
Jon and Dahna Baskin
Platinum
Avi and Francoise, Thank you for everything
you do for our school and community. 
 
Jess, Thank you for your dedication
to our children.
 
Wayne, you are a true mensch. Thank you
for keeping the school running. 
 
With much gratitude,
 
Ellie & Jeff Berlin
Platinum
 
In Honor of
Rabbi Binyamin and Faith Blau
 
Rabbi Yosef and Rivkah Blau
Platinum
Mazal Tov to Morah Francoise!
You are a true pillar of our community,
constantly giving to others and leading
by example.
 
Our children are so fortunate to have you as a
role model, and our entire community is
enriched by your kindness and dedication to Torah.
 
With love,
Ezra and Adina Blaustein
Platinum
 
Mazel Tov to our wonderful honorees on these
truly deserved awards!
 
You each have had such an impact on our
family, school, and community - we are
so grateful!
 
The Bennett Family
Platinum
Mazel Tov to
Avi and Francoise Jacobs
on this well deserved honor!
 
We will miss spending time
with you on the court.
 
Yank and Hilary Gecovich
Platinum
With tremendous appreciation to Fuchs Mizrachi School for
nurturing our children Shmuel '10, Bentzion '14, and Uriel '18,
our daughter-in-law Caroline '10, and our grandchildren Ethan (1st
grade), Emma (Nursery), and AJ (Toddler Program) Mizrachi's
values, of Torah, Chesed, and Ahavat Eretz Yisrael have shaped
them - and us as well
 
מלמדי תינוקות - מצדיקי"
רבים הן שמלמדין ומחנכין אותן בדרך
"טובה
"Those who educate the young provide merit to the
community, because they teach children the right path"
(Rashi, Bava Batra 8b) 
 
Sara & Alan Goldman
Platinum
 
 
In honor of our grandchildren
Oliver, Elaina and Clara
 
Michael and Linda Grinblatt
Platinum
Platinum
Wayne - Thank you for your dedication and hard
work for all of these years! You are such a valued member
of the school community!
 
Avi and Francoise - There are not two people more deserving
of this award! Thank you for all of your work both on
behalf of the school and the community.
 
Jess - You are a talented educator and it is an
honor to work with you.
Congratulations on your well-deserved honor.
 
Karyn & Rob Hartstone
Platinum
 
Dear Francoise and Avi,
Congratulations on receiving
this wonderful honor!
 
Irene and Tibor Rosenberg
Platinum
Mazal Tov to all the honorees
on this
well-deserved recognition!
 
With gratitude to all the FMS
staff and teachers.
 
Sarah and David Liska
Platinum
Mazel Tov and Congratulations to all of tonight's
incredibly deserving honorees!
 
To Avi and Francoise, we can't thank you enough for everything
you do for our community, both individually and together.
You are the best kind of power couple!
 
To Jessica, thank you for being such a stellar educator and
leader, making a real difference for our kids and our school.
We are so grateful to you.
 
To Wayne, for all your years of dedicated service to our school,
we appreciate you so much!
 
With all our best wishes,
Wendy & Daniel Lefko Messeloff
Platinum
Avi and Francoise - thank you for taking care of the
community in so many ways, and for how you do it.
With humility and humor!

Jess - thank you for caring for our children
with warmth and dedication!

Wayne - we are honored to call you friend and colleague
and are so grateful to and for you.

Thank you to all the faculty, staff, and administration for
taking such great care of all of our children each day!
Rabbi David and Shira Teller
Gold
 
 
 
Patient: John Doe
Discharge Summary Needed.

Consult Cardiology, Sunday, June 9, 3:30pm
Gold
 
Mazel Tov to the 2025 honorees!
 
Thank you so much for your dedication and the
love you put into our school.
 
With gratitude,
 
The Braun Family
Gold
Avi, Thank you for the time and dedication you
give each week to learn with me. Your unwavering
commitment to our lessons despite your busy
schedule is a testament to your character.
 
I genuinely appreciate the valuable lessons, insight, and
mentorship, as well as the complimentary medical consultations.
 
I am privileged to be a beneficiary of your knowledge and guidance.
 
Mazel tov, Avi and Francoise.
May the entire Jacobs family continue to be blessed
with health, joy, and success.
 
Eli Goldman
Gold
Dear Avi and Francoise, 
 
Amongst my greatest treasures is our friendship. Words fail me to express my appreciation and admiration for your both. My life has been immeasurably enriched by knowing you. 
 
I join with everyone else in congratulating you on this auspicious occasion. May Hashem hold you both in the Hollow of His mighty hand, and bless you with long life and favor. 
 
Am Yisrael Chai!
 
Lawrence Hill
Gold
Dear Avi and Francoise, Of course we're
biased as your parents! But with that said, we still
believe that no couple is more deserving of this honor than
you, and we're proud that you've been recognized
for your outstanding service to the Jewish community.
 
Most importantly, it's with profound gratitude
that we see you imbuing our grandchildren,
with this precious value of service to others.
 
Congratulations and much love,
Mom and Dad
Gold
 
 
Mazel tov to Avi and Francois With much
gratitude and thanks to Wayne for his many
years of service and keeping the school
looking great.
 
Ben and Michele Katz
 
Gold
 
In honor of Francoise & Avi Jacobs on
this well deserved tribute.
 
Your dedication to the Cleveland community and
beyond is an inspiration to us all.
 
May HaShem bestow you and your family with
good health and success in all your endeavors.
 
With appreciation,
Nati & Chany Klein
Gold
 
Mazal tov to our dear friends Avi and
Francoise whose giant hearts and commitment to
Mizrachi, our community and Israel
are exemplary.
 
We are proud to be their friends.
 
May Hashem shower them and their beautiful
family with blessings.
 
Aliza and Shlomo Koyfman
Gold
Wayne, It has been an honor to partner with you during these
past five years. Your unwavering commitment to our school
has been inspiring. Thank you for everything you've done,
day in and day out, to keep our school running.
 
Jessica, Thank you for your long standing dedication to
excellence in education in our community, and to ensuring that
our children are supported in their learning paths.
 
Avi and Francoise, Your relentless commitment to chesed and
your selfless dedication to, and investment in, our school
community, is humbling. You each serve as exceptional role models
and dear friends. We are so grateful for your both.
 
Rabbi Darren & Avital Levin
Gold
Resh Lakish said in the name R. Judah the Patriarch: The world
endures only for the sake of the breath of schoolchildren.
Not even for the building of the Temple are children to be
deprived of their study of Torah.
(Gen. R. 78:12)
 
Mazel tov to the Fuchs Mizrachi School and the honorees
of the School Spring 2025 Event, especially our mishpaha,
Dr. Avi and Mrs. Francoise Jacobs.
 
Many thanks for all that you do to support the learning of the
Fuchs Mizrachi schoolchildren.
 
May you go from strength to strength!
Bryna and Branch, Shelley and Stuart, Jessie and Carl, Rina and Jeff Rivy and Ziva
Gold
 
Mazel tov to this year's
honorees-we couldn't do it
without you!
 
Abe & Shoshana Socher
Gold
Congrats Avi and Francoise on the well
deserved award.
 
I thought you had only raised four perfect
tzaddiks, but it turns out you helped build a
whole community of them!
 
You are two wonderful and impressive people,
we love you both
N&M&S&L&O&M&S&LPAB Sorkin Family
Gold
 
 
Mazal Tov to the honorees!
 
Beth and Sandford Timen
Silver
 
 
Mazal tov to Francoise and Avi, along with the other honorees on this much deserved recognition.
The Mizrachi community is lucky to have you. 

 
The August Family
Silver
 
 
Mazel Tov and congratulations to all of the
honorees on this most deserved honor.
 
We truly appreciate all of the hard work and
devotion you've shown to our school and our
students over the years.
 
The Brenis Family
Silver
 
 
 
Mazal Tov to all of the honorees.
 
Thank you for all that you do to make our
school the special place that it is.
 
With much appreciation, 
 
Atara and Ari Gartenberg
Silver
 
 
Patient: John Doe
Cardiology Clearance requested for patient to return to employment (attendant at Lazy
River ride in Beachwood, OH)

Consult Cardiology, Saturday, June 8, 4:30pm
Silver
 
 
Thanks, Dr. J, for your legendary contributions to our wins in the Hillcrest Fantasy
Football league these past 5 years!
 
Thanks, Dr. J, for your legendary contributions to our wins in the Hillcrest Fantasy Football league these past 5 years!
 
-Talia's Tiptop Team,  Carnegie & Ontatio, Bijan's Mustard, Glomerulus

 
Silver
 
Wayne,
 
I wish you a Gute Woche.
 
Hana Loewenstein
Silver
Thank you
Francoise and Avi Jacobs
for your tireless commitment to
Fuchs Mizrachi School
and for your efforts
and impact on the entire
Cleveland community!
 
Raizy and Shmulie Margolin
Silver
 
Congratulations to Daniella Wagner-Mazer for
her dedication as Parent Council Co-Chair.
 
Mazel tov to Tali Mazer on graduating
middle school!
 
From
 
Barbara and Bruce Mazer, Montreal
Silver
A heartfelt Yesher Koach to
Dr. Avi & Mrs. Francoise
Jacobs for all you do for the
Fuchs Mizrachi School, for
Am Yisroel and for the
general community. May you go from strength to strength!
 
Congratulations to Mrs. Segen & Mr. Shultz for their
exceptional service to the Fuchs Mizrachi School. from 
 
American Friends of Magen David Adom -
Darcee Cohen and Mark Sack
Silver
 
Mazal Tov to the honorees on
this well-deserved recognition!
 
With appreciation,
 
Julie, Shalom, Serena, Jonah, and Max Schwartzben
Silver
 
In honor of
Dr Avi and Francoise Jacobs
who save lives and Neshamos every day.
 
 
- Dassi and Shaya Shtern
Bronze
 
In honor of all the victims
of the October 7th attack.
 
Never Again is Now
 
Aaron Family
Bronze
 
 
Patient: John Doe
New Admission, Friday, June 7, 2024, 10:45am. 
Patient presents with syncope from ride on Ferris Wheel (Memphis Kiddie Park) today
Consult Cardiology, Friday, June 7, 2024, 4:59pm

 
Bronze
 
We would like to congratulate all of the evening's honorees. They are well deserved. We also want to express our deepest gratitude for everything Wayne has done. His legacy will live on in this building and all the lives he has touched along the way.
 
Issi's Place, Issi and Cindy Ashwal
Bronze
 
To Avi & Francoise, You are a couple with
a heart of gold.
 
Thank- you for all you do for our community.
 
This is a well deserved honor!
 
Howie & Evie Davis
Bronze
 
Mazel Tov to our dear friends
Francoise and Avi Jacobs on
this well deserved honor.
 
 
 
Courtney and Aaron Evenchik
Bronze
 
Francoise and Avi, your chesed for our
community is boundless!
 
We all learn so much from you!
 
We are deeply honored to have you as friends.
 
Dovid and Bassy Gutman
Bronze
 
Congratulations to
the honorees!
 
And best wishes to Wayne!
 
- The Frum Family
 
Bronze
 
With gratitude and
appreciation to the leadership
and staff of
Fuchs Mizrachi School
 
Michael and Susan Hyman
Bronze
Bronze
 
 
Patient: John Doe
New Admission, Friday, June 7, 2024, 10:45am.
Patient presents with syncope from ride on Ferris Wheel (Memphis Kiddie Park) today
 
Consult Cardiology, Friday, June 7, 2024, 4:59pm
Bronze

Seriously, thank you Francois & Avi for your tremendous leadership in the broad Cleveland community in the aftermath of October 7th, 2023, supporting Israel, and bridging the Jewish world and our non-Jewish neighbors and friends.                                            
Teri & Jeff Lautman
Bronze
 
Congratulations to the well deserved honorees
who have been tremendous role models to our
children with the devotion and passion they
bring to FMS going beyond the job description
to instill confidence and a smile on each
child's face.
 
Ariel and Avital Mintz
Bronze
 
 
Mazel tov to
Dr. Avi & Mrs. Francoise Jacobs
 
Joel and Sharon Peerless
Bronze
 
 
Congratulations Avi and Francoise on this
well deserved honor.
 
Thank you Mrs. Segen for your dedication
to teaching.
 
Moshe and Rachel Prero
Bronze
In honor of Avi & Francoise, an amazing couple whose tireless
service to the community has benefited so many.
Thank you for everything you have done for Yachad
and FMS- Mrs. Taub would be proud.
May Hashem continue to bless you and your family and give
you strength to do your holy work.
 
Sara & Akiva Cooperman and the entire
Yachad Cleveland Board and Family
Bronze
 
Dear Francoise, On behalf of the lower
school team, we are so excited to celebrate
and honor you and Avi.
You are a role model to the students and your
colleagues because you truly embody the YAKAR
middot that we all strive for.
Your constant compassion and thoughtfulness is
felt just by being in your presence.
 
The Lower School Team
Bronze
Jess, On the behalf of the entire lower
school team, we are beaming with pride to have
a colleague like you.
Your steadfast, reliable nature contributes
immensely to the lower school experience and
we would not be who we are without you.
Your warmth and kindness shines through in
everything you do and has touched countless
hearts over the past 14 years.
Congratulations on this well-deserved
recognition and honor.
 
The Lower School Team
Bronze
 
Kol Hakavod to
Avi and Francoise
on this well-deserved honor.
 
Miki and Michael Wieder
Bronze
Mazel Tov to
Francoise & Avi
on this well-deserved honor!
 
Thank you for all you do for
the school and our community.
 
Carly & Jon Wilbur
Bronze
 
Mazal Tov to
Francoise and Avi
on this well-deserved honor!
 
Robert & Lilly Zak
 
Bronze
 
Francoise and Avi What can we say?
You're here volunteering Most every day.
You raised four children And teach about art,
You give of yourselves With all of your heart.
We're all very lucky To call you our
friends, You live your lives As God intends.
We salute your service, You deserve this
honor, But please don't stop now Or the
school is a goner.
 
Shana & Aaron Ziff