Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From Strength
to Strength!
to Strength!
Michael and Tracy Aberman
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov to our incredible friends Harris
and Melissa!
and Melissa!
You are role models and community builders.
We still miss you in St. Louis.
Aviva and Moshe Adler
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Beth and Bradley Alter
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov to
Melissa and Harris.
You are so worthy of this honor.
Anonymous
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
In honor of Tirza Kahan, Educator of the Year 2026 First you
were my children's teacher, then you became mine.
were my children's teacher, then you became mine.
For 25 years, you have helped me, encouraged me, and supplied a
"bag of tricks" when I needed an innovative way to inspire
our students.
"bag of tricks" when I needed an innovative way to inspire
our students.
You always encourage me to find fresh new valuable resources and
to continually learn and broaden my areas of expertise.
to continually learn and broaden my areas of expertise.
Thank you!
You are a Master Teacher.
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
Marsha Arons
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Anyone who knows our mother (Tirza Kahan) knows that teaching was never just a job to her.
After decades of lesson plans, late-night grading, student calls,
yearbook meetings, recommendation writing, and endless dedication
to her students, it is no surprise to anyone that our mother is
being honored as Educator of the Year.
yearbook meetings, recommendation writing, and endless dedication
to her students, it is no surprise to anyone that our mother is
being honored as Educator of the Year.
To generations of students, she has been a mentor, role model,
confidante, and steady source of guidance long after they left
her classroom.
confidante, and steady source of guidance long after they left
her classroom.
To us, she was also Ema - whenever she finished "grading her
papers." We love you and are incredibly proud of you.
papers." We love you and are incredibly proud of you.
Zahava and David
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov Julie and Nathan. You are
exceptional role models to your family as to
how one takes responsibility for the needs of
the klal.
exceptional role models to your family as to
how one takes responsibility for the needs of
the klal.
Hashem should grant you continued strength and
wisdom to keep it going for years to come.
wisdom to keep it going for years to come.
Mendy and Aviva
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal tov to the stellar
roster of 2026 honorees, and
thank you for your enormous
contributions to the ICJA!
roster of 2026 honorees, and
thank you for your enormous
contributions to the ICJA!
Jeff Bernstein
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov to Julie and Nathan Thomas, Tirza
Kahan, Melissa and Dr. Harris Perlman.
Kahan, Melissa and Dr. Harris Perlman.
With much appreciation for your dedication to
ICJA students!
ICJA students!
Vivian and Nathan Bloch
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Congratulations to the honorees Julie and
Nathan Thomas, Tirza Kahan, Melissa and Dr.
Harris Perlman. Your teaching, leadership, and
devotion to ICJA is a model for all!
Nathan Thomas, Tirza Kahan, Melissa and Dr.
Harris Perlman. Your teaching, leadership, and
devotion to ICJA is a model for all!
With gratitude,
Jane and Judge Edward Bobrick
Benjamin Bobrick, '03 Nathaniel Bobrick, '08
Benjamin Bobrick, '03 Nathaniel Bobrick, '08
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
In honor of two dynamic professionals
RabbiLeonard Matanky and Deva Zwelling
May ICJA continue to grow and excel!
Zenia and Jeffrey Cohen Hashmonaim, Israel
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to Tirza on this
well-earned recognition.
You have contributed so much to ICJA, both in
and out of the classroom.
and out of the classroom.
You and Sam always have been steadfast friends
and great neighbors.
and great neighbors.
And shoutout to our dear daughter, Mrs. Ayala
"Zimmy" Zimmerman, of Judaic studies.
"Zimmy" Zimmerman, of Judaic studies.
We are very proud of you.
Alan & Leah Cohen
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Robyn, Randy, Micah, Judah and Ezra Cohen Cohen
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Congregation Ezras Israel
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
BH Mazel tov to Melissa &
Harris Perlman and the
honorees on your holy work!
Harris Perlman and the
honorees on your holy work!
May you go from strength to
strength in great health.
strength in great health.
Cons Family
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Avy & Yisraela Dachman
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Rabbi Zvi and Laurie Engel
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
To our friend and esteemed colleague,
Tirza Kahan,
May you continue to welcome many
visitors at your desk and home, receive many
unexpected gifts among your purchases, and
experience much nachas for being such a
remarkable educator.
visitors at your desk and home, receive many
unexpected gifts among your purchases, and
experience much nachas for being such a
remarkable educator.
With admiration,
The English Department
Ben Kramer, Heather Hobbie, Marsha Arons, &
Michelle Prince
Michelle Prince
ICJA English Department
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
In honor of extraordinary individuals whose
leadership, generosity, and commitment
strengthen and inspire our community every
day: Julie and Nathan Thomas, Tirza Kahan, and
Melissa and Harris Perlman.
leadership, generosity, and commitment
strengthen and inspire our community every
day: Julie and Nathan Thomas, Tirza Kahan, and
Melissa and Harris Perlman.
Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor.
Shana and Steve Erenberg
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We are so grateful to ICJA
for providing a warm,
nurturing, Torah environment
for our children.
for providing a warm,
nurturing, Torah environment
for our children.
Rachel and Avi Finegold
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership and
commitment to ICJA.
Fogel Family
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
To our dearest friends Melissaand Harris,
Mazel Tov on this
most deserved honor.
most deserved honor.
We love and miss you sorely.
Mindee, Zev & family Fredman
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to all of the deserving honorees!
To our dear friends Nathan and Julie - Mazal Tov on receiving the
Crown Leadership Award.
Crown Leadership Award.
Over many years of friendship, we have had the privilege of
watching you both lead with intelligence, generosity, humility,
and genuine care for the community.
watching you both lead with intelligence, generosity, humility,
and genuine care for the community.
Whether through your dedication to Ida Crown, your commitment to
כלל ישראל, or the countless ways you quietly help others,
your leadership has made a lasting impact on everyone around you.
כלל ישראל, or the countless ways you quietly help others,
your leadership has made a lasting impact on everyone around you.
We are grateful for your friendship and inspired by the example
you set for your family, friends, and community every day.
you set for your family, friends, and community every day.
With admiration and warmest congratulations,
Miriam and Jon
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov Melissa and Harris
on this well deserved honor.
on this well deserved honor.
So proud of you and all you do
for community
for community
Julie&Ezra
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership and
commitment to the ICJA
their vision, leadership and
commitment to the ICJA
Yehudit & Aaron Gavant
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Rachael and Asher Gelman
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov on this
well-deserved honor!
well-deserved honor!
Thank you for your support and
kindness as a teacher, tutor,
and mentor.
kindness as a teacher, tutor,
and mentor.
Nechama Goldstein
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to Harris and Melissa on this
well-deserved Crown Service Award!
well-deserved Crown Service Award!
Anyone who knows you knows you've been
earning it for years.
earning it for years.
From a high school love story to building and
growing an amazing family and community.
growing an amazing family and community.
Melissa- you're the moral compass we all
consult, and Harris- you keep it all grounded.
consult, and Harris- you keep it all grounded.
We're lucky to call you friends-this honor
couldn't be more fitting.
couldn't be more fitting.
Mazal tov to the Thomas's- a most inspiring
couple & to Mrs Kahan a beloved teacher.
couple & to Mrs Kahan a beloved teacher.
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From
Strength to Strength!
Adam Satlzman and Dr. Ilana Gonik
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Tamara and Jeffrey Groman
Groman Cyber
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
In honor of our wonderful friends
Melissa and Harris Perlman
who model lifelong dedication
who model lifelong dedication
to education, faith, and community
reflected in the teaching of the Talmud,
"The world endures only through the merit
of the breath of school children" (Shabbat 119b).
Charles and Rachel Gruenberg
Shai and Diane (Class of '88) Halivni
Micah and Ellen Nathan
Rabbi Bradley (Class of '86) and Susan Tecktiel
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov Julie and Nathan!
You are both so deserving of this honor.
We are so grateful to you for bringing us into the Ida Crown
family and the leadership you provided to continue
its excellence.
family and the leadership you provided to continue
its excellence.
Your love for the school is inspiring, and we are glad this honor
surely shows how much the school loves you back.
surely shows how much the school loves you back.
You should have continued success in all your endeavors,
especially those for the community at large, with good health and
happiness IYH.
especially those for the community at large, with good health and
happiness IYH.
All Our Love,
Mark and Penina Hartman and the Boys
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Laurie and Bernard Hasten
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov Yaffa!
We're so proud of you!
Love,
Bubbie & Zaidy
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
How can we thrive in the modern world? Let me count the ways...
Tirza Kahan, Educator of the Year
Julie and Nathan Thomas, Leadership Award Recipients
Melissa and Dr. Harris Perlman, Crown Service Award Honorees
Mazel Tov to each of these awardees and thank you for providing the essential tools to inspire ICJA students to become their best selves.
The Faculty and Staff of Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Guy and Amy Kaissar
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Lisa and Ed Kaplan
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From
Strength to Strength!
Orah and Lev Katz
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From
Strength to Strength!
Bosi & Yaron Kinar
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal tov Nathan and Julie on
your well deserved recognition.
We salute your hard work on
behalf of our community
behalf of our community
Ari & Adi Kirshner
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Congratulations to all the Honorees for the
well deserved honors and their many
contributions, to Ida Crown!
well deserved honors and their many
contributions, to Ida Crown!
We wish all the students much success in their
studies and our appreciation to the teaching
staff and administration.
studies and our appreciation to the teaching
staff and administration.
Arlene and Moshe Kupietzky
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov to Julie and Nathan on this much
deserved honor!
deserved honor!
You are such a great team in doing for your
family, friends and your greater community!
family, friends and your greater community!
Your strong set of values in Torah, dignity
and honesty shine in each of your children and
inspire us all!
and honesty shine in each of your children and
inspire us all!
May Hashem continue to bless you in good
health, Ephraim, Rena and Krew
health, Ephraim, Rena and Krew
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From
Strength to Strength!
Lena and Michael Goizman
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this
well-deserved honor.
well-deserved honor.
May You Go From Strength to Strength! We thank
the Honorees for their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
the Honorees for their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Julie and George Lennon Lennon
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Will and Shari Lennon
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From
Strength to Strength!
Helene and David Lerner
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Deege & Mazel Levin
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov and congratulations to all of the
well-deserved honorees!
well-deserved honorees!
A special thank you to Mrs. Kahan for
inspiring Eliana during her years at ICJA. To
Harris and Melissa, we appreciate your years
of friendship.
inspiring Eliana during her years at ICJA. To
Harris and Melissa, we appreciate your years
of friendship.
Sharon and Jonathan Levine
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal tov Tirza Kahan Educator of the year Friend for life Best wishes from Yafa Levitt and family
Yafa Levitt
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Our deepest appreciation to the dedicated
administration and faculty for your unwavering
commitment to our grandchildren: Sammy and
Talia Bajtner.
administration and faculty for your unwavering
commitment to our grandchildren: Sammy and
Talia Bajtner.
Your guidance and care have made
a lasting impact on their growth and
education, and we are so thankful for the role
you play in shaping their futures.
a lasting impact on their growth and
education, and we are so thankful for the role
you play in shaping their futures.
Aviva and Nate Lichtenstein
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Ema, Grandma, Mazel Tov on this deeply deserved honor! For years we have watched students, former and current, race across the zoo, the mall, the supermarket just to wrap you in a hug. Your dining room is constantly full of students doing last minute studying, even on an Erev Yom Tov, and your home is regularly buzzing with teens hanging out or dropping off thank you flowers for the teacher who always has an open door and a patient heart. You have inspired generations of students to find their own voices, bringing boundless patience, warmth, and passion to the classroom every single day. We are endlessly proud of the profound legacy you've built as an educator. We love you so much and are thrilled to see Ida Crown celebrating the master teacher we are lucky enough to call our Ema and Grandma.
Love you so much,
Zippy, Sammy, Perry, Leo and Ada
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel tov on your well deserved honor. Thank you for everything you do.
Tanya and Chaim Lubin
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov to Tirza Kahan on
this well-deserved honor!
this well-deserved honor!
Robert Lunzer and family Judy
and Norman Knopf
and Norman Knopf
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength!
Lee and Robert W. Matanky
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength!
Rachael & Dovie Mauer
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov to Julie and Nathan on receiving the Crown Leadership Award. Those who know you see firsthand the thoughtfulness, dedication, and quiet leadership you bring to everything you do. Shimmie & Nili Mermelstein
Shimmie & Nili Mermelstein
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Julie and Nathan, Congratulations on this
most well-deserved honor.
most well-deserved honor.
Your achievements on behalf of Jewish
education serves as an inspiration to all.
education serves as an inspiration to all.
From,
Judy and Albert Milstein
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
"Communal Service is as
meritorious as studying Torah"
- Talmud J: Berakot 5.1
meritorious as studying Torah"
- Talmud J: Berakot 5.1
Leah and Ed Reicin
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
To our dear friends Melissa and Harris on
this well-deserved honor, You both embody
chesed and thoughtfulness, and you are role
models and an inspiration to your community.
this well-deserved honor, You both embody
chesed and thoughtfulness, and you are role
models and an inspiration to your community.
We are always thrilled to celebrate you and
your beautiful family.
your beautiful family.
We look forward to many more simchas.
Additionally, we thank all of the honorees for
their commitment to Ida Crown Jewish Academy.
their commitment to Ida Crown Jewish Academy.
Carolyn Reinglass and David Sklar
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
In honor of all the amazing honorees...
thank you for your incredible leadership
and teaching...
and teaching...
and thank you to your parents for mentoring
such wonderful leaders/ educators !
such wonderful leaders/ educators !
Elliott and Ronni Robinson
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Jay and Barb Robinson
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
To Mrs. Kahan - the teacher who made literature come alive,
who taught us not only how to analyze words but how to think,
question, and grow.
who taught us not only how to analyze words but how to think,
question, and grow.
Thank you for the countless lessons that extended far beyond the
classroom walls.
classroom walls.
Your passion, wisdom, humor, and unwavering dedication left a
lasting impact on generations of students, myself included.
lasting impact on generations of students, myself included.
You challenged us to become better writers, better readers, and
better people.
better people.
Some teachers are remembered.
The great ones become part of our story forever.
It is an honor to celebrate you tonight as Educator Of The Year
and all that you have given to your students and community.
and all that you have given to your students and community.
With deepest admiration and gratitude,
Nechamit Rosen- Ottenstein
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Harris and Melissa, מזל טוב and thank you for all you have done for our communities, in Chicago and beyond. Keep up the good work! Jay and Alyssa Rosenbaum
Jay and Alyssa Rosenbaum
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Seth & Renee Rosenberg
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov Harris and Melissa
A Special Couple.
Love,
Fogel, Morris and Roth (2 X) families
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From
Strength to Strength!
Eric and Carol Rothner
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From
Strength to Strength!
Jennie and Avi Rothner
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
their vision, leadership, and
commitment to ICJA.
Darel and Daniel Salvadori
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov to our dear friends Melissa and Harris.
Such a well-deserved honor.
Missing you,
Beth, Gigi, Bella & Raanan
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We are deeply honored to celebrate these five exceptional honorees whose generosity, leadership, devotion and commitment have enriched our school in so many meaningful ways. As our youngest children graduate, we are especially grateful for all that the school has given our family over the years, and we will always treasure the sense of community, growth, and lasting connection it has provided.
Fretzin Scott, Robbie, Audrey, Hannah, Sophie, Eli, Esther
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
In honor of our dear friend Tirza Kahan We are so happy to share this evening with our "Beloved" (Morrison) Tirza. Our friendship began as "A Tale of Two Cities" (Dickens) and shortly after, the whole family moved "East of [the] Eden[s]" (Steinbeck). We became fast friends with a truly "Educated" (Westorer) family with a few "Little Women" (Alcott) and Yoni. We celebrated many happy days at "The House on [Lunt...er] Mango Street" (Cisneros) until all the kids grew up and heard "The Call of the Wild" (London). We are still "The Clan of the Cave Bear" (Auel) and always will be. As you travel "Up the Down Staircase" (Kaufman), we wish you and your dear family good health, joy and happiness. ICJA made a great choice when they hired you!
Love, "The Sound [Sam] and the Fury [Mimi] (and Faulkner)
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Congratulations to Tirza,
Melissa and Harris on this
well deserved honor.
Melissa and Harris on this
well deserved honor.
Elaine and Barry Semer
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on this well-deserved honor. May You Go From Strength to Strength!
Adina and David Shyovitz
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
With love and pride, we celebrate our wonderful niece Julie and nephew Nathan on this well-deserved honor. Your dedication to your school and your community is truly inspiring. Through your hard work, compassion, and unwavering commitment, you've made a lasting impact on so many lives-especially the children and families lucky enough to know you. As a team, you exemplify partnership at its best. The strength, respect, and love you share shine through in all that you do, and it is clear that your accomplishments are rooted in that beautiful foundation. You set an incredible example for your family and for everyone around you. We are so proud of the lives you've built, the difference you continue to make, and the way you uplift others every day. May Hashem bless you with only nachas, bracha and simcha from your beautiful family! With all our love and admiration, Auntie Yudi and Uncle Mendel, Auntie Lisa and Uncle Yossi, Auntie Sari and Uncle Jay, Auntie Jo and Uncle Jonah, Auntie Nina and Uncle Dovid
Dovid and Nina Siegal
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
To our friends, the Thomases and the
Perlmans, Mazel Tov on this
well-deserved honor.
Perlmans, Mazel Tov on this
well-deserved honor.
Our community is stronger because of your
commitment and dedication.
commitment and dedication.
Rebecca and Steve Singer
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal tov to our special friend Tirza Kahan
on this
well-deserved honor!
well-deserved honor!
Terry Socol Andrea Socol Levin
and Philip Levin
and Philip Levin
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We thank the Honorees for their vision, leadership and commitment to the ICJA
Neeli and Lyle Sudin
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
To our dear children and siblings, Nathan and Julie, We are
proud of your devotion to the Ida Crown Jewish Academy.
proud of your devotion to the Ida Crown Jewish Academy.
Your hard work and leadership have left an indelible mark on the
school's success, and seeing you both honored with the "Crown
Leadership Award" is a testament to your joint impact.
school's success, and seeing you both honored with the "Crown
Leadership Award" is a testament to your joint impact.
May you both continue to go from strength to strength in your
service to the greater Chicago Jewish community.
service to the greater Chicago Jewish community.
With all our love and admiration,
Ira and Wendy Thomas
Tami and Ben-Zion Radinsky
Nicole and Jonathan Makovsky
Megan and Avram Klein
Wesley and Arielle Thomas
tami radinsky Thomas Family
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Congratulations, Tirza-a well-deserved honor!
Leonard and Preeva Tramiel
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to the Honorees on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
May You Go From
Strength to Strength!
Max & Brenda Wasserman
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
We are proud to join ICJA in paying special
tribute to Julie & Nathan Thomas, Crown
Leadership Award, Tirza Kahan, Educator Of The
Year, Melissa & Dr. Harris Perlman, Crown
Service Award.
tribute to Julie & Nathan Thomas, Crown
Leadership Award, Tirza Kahan, Educator Of The
Year, Melissa & Dr. Harris Perlman, Crown
Service Award.
Thank you for your commitment to
ICJA.
ICJA.
Linda & Stanley Weissbrot
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Dear Mrs. Kahan,
To my fearless yearbook leader, English teacher extraordinaire, and the teacher who taught me to how to eloquently and persuasively defend any position: Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor. It is truly fitting and wonderful to see you recognized in this way. Love always, Sari Wittlin To the teacher who masterfully taught me to write to my full potential, and who not only taught me how to develop my writing, but how to express myself through it. Your influence is present in everything I write. Thank you for everything! Love, Meital Wittlin Your impact has spanned generations and your love and warmth have affected us all. We are so thrilled for you. Wishing you good health and continued success for many years to come.
Love, the entire Wittlin family
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazel Tov to all .
We want to recognize Tirza
Kahan for her dedication,
love, and amazing teaching of
our kids!
Kahan for her dedication,
love, and amazing teaching of
our kids!
Radyne and Steve Wolf
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Mazal Tov to Tirza Kahan on this well-deserved honor!
Your dedication is an inspiration to all.
Zvi and Malky Lisker
Guardian
Wishing a Mazal Tov to
Julie and Nathan Thomas
Melissa and Harris Perlman and Tirza Kahan on being
honored this year.
Melissa and Harris Perlman and Tirza Kahan on being
honored this year.
Your leadership and involvement in ICJA
is admirable.
is admirable.
Thank you for all that you do!
Malkie and Yechiel Mashiach
Patron
In Loving Memory of Rabbi Menachem B. and Rebbetzin Hanna Sacks,
Founders of the Academy.
Elizabeth and Stephen Landes and Family
Patron
To our dear friends Melissa and Harris,
It is such a privilege to honor you tonight. Our children grew up together more like siblings than friends, and through the years we have been inspired by your warmth, kindness, and devotion to family.
You truly exemplify the meaning of "kibbud av v'em," showing such love, respect, and care for your parents and family, while always being thoughtful and caring friends to everyone around you.
Most of all, you are simply wonderful people, and we are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor with you.
May Hashem continue to bless you with good health, continued Brachot, and nachas!
With love,
Ami, Aviva, Kiki, Yehuda, Dini, Nethaniel, Tani & Solly Robinson
Ami, Aviva, Kiki, Yehuda, Dini, Nethaniel, Tani & Solly Robinson
Leadership
Mazel Tov to Julie and Nathan Thomas, Melissa
and Harris Perlman and Mrs. Kahan!
and Harris Perlman and Mrs. Kahan!
Thank you so much for all you have done for
our ICJA family!
our ICJA family!
Lisa and Michael Glass and Family
Amethyst
Ruby
Our warmest congratulations to our dear friend,
Tirza Kahan.
We are thrilled to be able to share this special night with you, your family and friends
as you are awarded
Educator of the Year.
Over the decades, you have truly made such a difference in the lives of so many students.
You inspire everyone with your passion, dedication and creativity.
Love,
Judy & Marshall Siegel
Tirza Kahan.
We are thrilled to be able to share this special night with you, your family and friends
as you are awarded
Educator of the Year.
Over the decades, you have truly made such a difference in the lives of so many students.
You inspire everyone with your passion, dedication and creativity.
Love,
Judy & Marshall Siegel
Judy and Marshall Siegel
Ruby
Ruby
Mazel Tov to all the honorees, my Ida Crown Family.
Tirza - You are my dear friend and super english teacher.
Melissa and Harris - It has been a pleasure being your shadchan and teaching you and your children.
Julie and Nathan - Julie, my colleague, and Nathan her spouse, I have enjoyed teaching your children.
Marlene Wasserstrom
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Mazal Tov Tirza!
You have touched so
many lives!
many lives!
Paul and Chana Brody
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Congratulations to Harris & Melissa
Perlman & the entire Perlman Family.
Perlman & the entire Perlman Family.
Long Time Friends from the early days
of Skokie.
of Skokie.
Bernard & Miriam Neuman
Jonathan & Yocheved Neuman
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Congratulations to
Tirza Kahan.
Tirza Kahan.
Thank you for educating
our grandchildren.
our grandchildren.
Bernard and Miriam Neuman