Journal | 77th Annual Dinner

Congratulations

to our dear son and daughter

Jeremy and Abbi Halpern

Your leadership gives us,

our yeshiva, and the Jewish community

so much nachas.

We love you very much,

Sharon and Dave Halpern

With heartfelt gratitude and immense pride, we are truly honored to be
this year's Guests of Honor at the JKHA/RKYHS Annual Dinner.
JKHA/RKYHS has played a deeply meaningful role in the lives of our family and children,
and we are forever grateful for the values, education, and community it has given us.

Mazel Tov to our daughter Brianna on being a recipient of this year's
Leaders of Israel Distinguished Alumni Award.
We are extremely proud of you -- your passion for Judaism and
unwavering support for Israel inspire us every day.

Mazel Tov to Linda ("Morah Sarah"). Your dedication to educating
generations of JKHA students is a gift to the entire community.

Kol HaKavod to Danielle, Maya and Nathan
for your incredible advocacy and leadership
on college campuses in support of Israel.

With gratitude and love,
Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

We salute our dear granddaughter

Brianna Halpern

Your passion for Israel and strong advocacy
for our heritage and traditions make us proud.

All our love,

Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Dave

Mazel Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Thank you for all you do for JKHA/RKYHS
and the Jewish community.

May you go from strength to strength.

Marvin and Elizabeth Schmelzer

Mazal Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Brianna Halpern

Nathan Orbach

And to the rest of the Honorees

Linda Sipzner, Maya Homa, and Danielle Shapiro

Your dedication, leadership, and love
for our community inspire us all.

With deep admiration and gratitude,

Bat Sheva and Murray Halpern

Audrey, Nathaniel and Gabriel

I send my heartfelt congratulations
to my dear grandchildren
Abbi and Jeremy Halpern
on this meaningful and joyous occasion.

A special Mazel Tov to my wonderful great-granddaughter
Brianna Halpern
on this well-deserved honor.
Your courage, passion, and dedication to
speaking out and standing up for Israel inspire us all.

Congratulations to all the Honorees.
May you continue to go from strength to strength.

Gladys Halpern

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Sherry and Henry Stein

Mazal Tov to Tonight's Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy

Together you demonstrate your superior leadership and commitment to Jewish education, JKHA and RKYHS, and our community! We deeply admire your unwavering passion.

Linda

Your dedication to each student's learning is inspiring.
Thank you for nurturing their curiosity and love for learning.

With much appreciation,

Robin and Brad Klatt

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire our school
and the Jewish community.

Shira and David Ashear

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Cheryl and Mark Friedman

In honor of our dear friends
Abbi and Jeremy

Keep up your great work!

Lee and Murray Kushner
and The Kushner Family

Wishing congratulations
with much love and pride to our grandson

Nathan Orbach

Bubbie and Zeyda Kushner

Mazel Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern
Amazing leaders in our school and community

Congrats and much appreciation to

Morah Sipzner
For inspiring all the children you have taught

Congrats to all of the Young Leaders
Special shout-out to Nathan Orbach
For your tireless activism on campus.
You are a wonderful role model and a real Kiddush Hashem.

Marci and Jeff Lefkovits

"והודעתם לבניך ולבני בנוך"

"And you shall teach your children and grandchildren." --Deuteronomy 4:9

In memory of

Zoltan Lefkovits z"l

Barbara Rosenfield z"l

Richard Rosenfield z"l

Beloved grandparents of

Michael, Jonathan, Olivia and Ethan

for setting an example by teaching us the
importance of Jewish education and values.

Marci and Jeff Lefkovits

In Honor of

Abbi and Jeremy

We are so proud of your commitment to the
Jewish people and how you are carrying on the
tradition of your parents and grandparents.

And a shout-out to Brianna
for continuing the tradition!

The Arie and Eva Halpern Family Foundation

Thank you to all of the

Honorees

for serving as powerful examples and
for contributing to the greater good.

Ellie and Dr. Alex Doctoroff

Metropolitan Dermatology

www.metropolitanderm.com

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

May you continue to be an inspiration
to the Jewish community.

Avivah and Mickey Gottlieb

Mazal Tov Abbi and Jeremy

You each serve as incredible role models of communal leadership

and support. Thank you for all you do for our school and our community.

Mazal Tov to Morah Sara

for this well-deserved honor. Your dedication to each of your students on
a holistic level is astounding. We will always appreciate the amazing care
and the academic foundation you gave to each of our children, with love.

Mazal Tov to our Distinguished Alumni

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro
May you each continue to support the Jewish community
and inspire others to do the same!

A heartfelt thank you to the tireless efforts of the
Faculty, Staff and Administrators

who guide and support JKHA/RKYHS each day.

Susan and Jason Klein

Mazel Tov to Our Outstanding Honorees

We are excited to celebrate the remarkable individuals who embody
the spirit of excellence and leadership that our school represents.

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern are visionary and positive leaders who have
elevated our school to new heights with their passion, dedication, and tireless efforts.

Brianna is a budding star in the Jewish community and
also one of the best friends anyone can ask for.

Morah Sara is a beloved educator who has touched countless lives,
including ours, for over 28 years.

Nathan Orbach, Danielle Shapiro, and Maya Homa are exceptional young leaders who exemplify the values of a Kushner education.
Your passion, leadership, and commitment to the Jewish community is contagious.

With much gratitude and appreciation for the honorees, volunteers, teachers and administrators

Bobbi and Michael Luxenberg and Family

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Dr. Beth and Marty Statfeld

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Alice and Jacob Klein

Thank you to Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

for your tireless commitment to JKHA/RKYHS. You have done so much, and
serve as incredible role models of communal leadership. May you both
continue to support the Jewish community and inspire others to do the same.

Mazal Tov to Morah Sipzner

for this well-deserved honor, and thank you
for teaching our children and countless others.

Congratulations to our Distinguished Alumni

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach & Danielle Shapiro

You make us all proud, and give us confidence that the
Jewish people will have strong leadership well into the future.

Debra and Dov Lando

Mazel Tov to Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

We feel very fortunate to have such a wonderful relationship and friendship with you
for so many years. It is very rare to find such an extremely dedicated, devoted and
hard-working couple such as you who strive to make JKHA/RKYHS
the very best it could be. Thank you so much for all you do for our school.

Mazel Tov to Linda Sipzner

Thank you for caring so much about every student that walks through your doors
each year. You have touched the lives of so many, including our children, and
gave them the tools to succeed at such a young age. The school is lucky to have you.

Mazel Tov to Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach, and Danielle Shapiro

Thank you for all your Israel advocacy on campus and for standing up to
other students. We are proud of you and are thankful that our school gave
you the solid foundation for which to do so.

With our warmest and heartfelt wishes,

Dara and David Orbach

Nathan and Megan, Benjamin, Max and Caitlin, James, and Annie

Mazal Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Thank you for the outstanding work you do

on behalf of JKHA/RKYHS and

the entire Jewish community.

Jaclyn and Gonen Paradis

Mazel Tov to

Jeremy and Abbi

for all the work they do and support they give
to JKHA/RKYHS and many other important Jewish causes.

And a big Mazel Tov also to

Brianna

following in her parents' footsteps and
already being a leader in the Jewish world.

Shelley and Chick Paradis

Mazel Tov Abbi and Jeremy

on this truly deserved honor. Thank you for your tireless
commitment and dedication to JKHA/RKYHS and so many important
Jewish organizations in the area. You are both always going above and beyond for everyone and you set an incredible example for

your children, our whole family and the entire community.

We love you and are so proud to be able to honor you and all

your hard work and dedication to ensure the strong future of

our next generation of Jewish leaders.

Mazel Tov Brianna! We are so proud of you. Thank you for standing up and using

your beautiful voice to make this world and this community a better, safer and stronger place. We love you so much!

Mindy, Alan, Emily, Sophie, Brandon and Zoe Schall

Thank you to

Abbi & Jeremy Halpern
for all you do for the school and community.

Mazel Tov to
Linda Sipzner
for all your wonderful
years of service for our children.

Esther and Bill Schulder

Mazel tov to this year's Honorees

A well deserved honor for all the time and dedication you have all
contributed to the school over the years.
All your effort has been greatly appreciated.

Nathan Orbach

We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We have loved
being a part of your life and watching you grow into the wonderful
young adult that you are. Continue to bring your family great pride and joy.

Maya Homa
We are so incredibly proud of you. You have accomplished so much
over the years and it hasn't gone unnoticed by all those who love you.
Keep growing and setting an example for the next generation of graduates.

Marisa and Richard Stadtmauer

A special Mazel Tov to

Nathan Orbach!

We are so incredibly proud of everything you have done
at NYU by advocating for Israel, standing up to protestors,
being vocal in class towards professors and fellow students,
and all the other ways you have shown your
unwavering support of Israel during the last few years.

May you continue to have the strength to always stand up
for what is right and stay true to your upbringing,
beliefs, morals, and values. We love you very much!

Mommy and Daddy
Benjamin, Max and Caitlin, James, Annie, and Megan

Congratulations to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

on receiving this well-deserved recognition
of your enduring commitment
and dedication to JKHA/RKYHS.

The Wilf Family

Mazal Tov to all our Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern
Thank you for your steadfast leadership throughout the years. The
positive impact you have had on the school will be felt for years to come!

Linda Sipzner - Morah Sara
You are an incredible educator. Thank you for the decades you have
devoted to instilling love of Torah and Ivrit in hundreds of Jewish children.

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro
You are exceptional role models whose advocacy for Israel inspires us all.
May your outstanding courage be a shining example to all our alumni.

Deborah and Wayne Zuckerman

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

BNE Real Estate Group

Pantirer, Schwartz and Pines Families

Mazal Tov To Our Dear Friends and Guests Of Honor

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Your unwavering dedication to the Jewish community-
and especially your leadership at JKHA/RKYHS continue
to inspire us and so many others. Through your time,
energy, and heartfelt commitment, you have helped
strengthen the foundation of Jewish education and
ensure a vibrant future for our children and community.
Abbi, as the JKHA/RKYHS ATID Society Chair, and
Jeremy, as Co-President of JKHA/RKYHS,
lead with vision, passion, and integrity.
Your selfless generosity and unwavering commitment
continue to inspire us and elevate the entire community.

Alisha and Ariel Jacobs

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Charles and Gabriella Larkin

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Dr. Caryn Borger and Mark Dunec

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

on this well-deserved recognition for the
tremendous and tireless work they do
on behalf of JKHA/RKYHS
and the broader Jewish community and Israel.

Etti Steinberg and Michael Freedman
Mitch Nogueras

Mazel Tov to Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Your unwavering dedication to JKHA/RKYHS and
the broader Jewish community is truly remarkable
and deeply appreciated.

Mazel Tov to Morah Sara/Linda Sipzner

on this well deserved honor.

Thank you to all the
JKHA/RKYHS Teachers, Faculty and Administration

who have encouraged and shaped
our daughters over the years.

Sarah and Michael Diamond

Mazal Tov to
Abbi and Jeremy

May Hashem grant you both the strength to continue
the amazing work you do. You are an inspiration to
your family, friends and the entire Jewish community.
Your dedication to the continued success
of JKHA/RKYHS is greatly appreciated.

Mazal Tov to

Brianna, Nathan, Maya and Danielle
May you always shine bright and
inspire all within our community.

Susie and Ron Domb

Hannah, Rebecca, Nathan and Liora

Congratulations

Abbi and Jeremy

חזקו ואמצו ותזכו למצות בשמחה ובטוב לבב תמיד

Aviya and Alexander Halpern

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire our school

and the Jewish community.

Cheryl and Fred Halpern

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Yaffa and Dr. David Hoffman

Mazal Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Ariel Jacobs

The Kushner and Halpern families have a special bond-
four generations of friendship and respect!

We congratulate

Abbi, Jeremy, Brianna,

and the entire Halpern Family

on honors well deserved!

And we congratulate
Nathan, Maya, Danielle, and Morah Sara

Kim and Jonathan Kushner
Milan, Emanuel, Rafaela and Jude

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Linda and Murray Laulicht

Mazel Tov to our friends Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Your commitment to our school and the greater Jewish community is
truly inspirational. You are a dynamic duo and our Yeshiva is truly the beneficiary.

Mazel Tov to Linda Sipzner

on all your wonderful years of molding the
next generation of knowledgeable Jewish students.

Congratulations to all the young leaders
for your strong voices on campus. Your unwavering support for Israel
and pride in being Jewish makes us proud to call you our alumni.

A special shout out to Brianna Halpern
who we had the pleasure to watch grow up and mature into a

strong and powerful advocate for Israel. We are so proud of you,
but in our hearts you will always be the girl we knew in BRAT!

Malkie and Paul Ratzker
Zachary and Alex, Jake, Carlie and Jordan, Tommi

A heartfelt Mazel Tov to our friends

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

whose unwavering commitment and generosity to our school community
have made a lasting impact. Your dedication continues to inspire and uplift
us all and your partnership is truly remarkable and deeply valued.

To Linda Sipzner
a beloved educator whose wisdom, warmth and devotion have shaped
generations of students. Thank you for all you do for the students of JKHA.

To Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

We take great pride in your leadership, tireless advocacy for Israel, and powerful
voices on campus. You embody the values of our school and the future we believe in.

Mazel Tov to each of you on this well-deserved recognition!

With admiration and appreciation,

Sandy, Avi, Lilly, Sam & Sophia Steiner

Mazel Tov to the Guests of Honor,

Abbi & Jeremy

and their daughter

Brianna

on this distinguished honor,
along with all of their fellow Honorees.

We are honored to support!!

The Janoff Family

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Effy and Richard Weisfield

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Jessica and Ari Wise

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Harriet and George Blank

Mazel Tov to all of the

Honorees

on this distinguished honor,

and many thanks for all you do
for JKHA/RKYHS.

Yonina and Eric Gomberg

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire

our school and the Jewish community.

Shira and Barry Hammerman

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Patty and Eric Harvitt

In Honor of

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

for their dedication to Jewish education.

Hiller Family Foundation

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Shari and Ari Katz

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Janine and Ross Mondshine

Mazel Tov to all of the Honorees

on this distinguished honor,

and many thanks for all you do

for JKHA/RKYHS.

Mali and Steve Schwartz

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Leah and Bryan Sterba

Mazal Tov

Abbi and Jeremy!

May you go from strength to strength

as you continue to help the Jewish community.

Maeira and Michel Werthenschlag

Mazal Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

on this well-deserved honor at the
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy/
Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School Annual Dinner

Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment
to our community and to Jewish education are truly inspiring.
We are proud to join in celebrating your many

accomplishments and the impact you continue to make.

With admiration and heartfelt congratulations,

Jackie and Eric Witmondt

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Lori and Douglas Zucker

Mazel Tov to all the

Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Henny and Elie Bochner

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Tracy and Erez Elisha

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Terri and Michael Goldberg

Mazal Tov to

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Congratulations to all the Honorees

May you each continue to inspire

our school and the Jewish community.

Nina Taub and Josh Horowitz

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Michelle and Shmuly Lieberman

Mazal Tov, Abbi and Jeremy
What amazing leaders! You are both true "builders" of our Jewish community,

touching so many agencies and so many people. Your involvement in
JKHA/RKYHS is truly awe-inspiring and memorable, in addition to your achievements throughout MetroWest Federation and the community. Thank
you for your dedication and championship on so many worthwhile causes.

Mazal Tov, Linda

I have been hearing from so many families how amazing a teacher you are.

I am so impressed with all of your accomplishments. JKHA has been so lucky
to have you as a teacher for all these years. I'm very proud to be your friend.

Mazal Tov, Alumni Leaders

You are the Movers and Shakers of our future. Kol Hakavod!!

Yasher Koach to the most amazing

JKHA/RKYHS Faculty, Administration, and Staff

Lawrence Rein

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Alexandra Rimer and David Katz

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Leah and Joel Spielman

Congratulations to all the
Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Ilene Wolf

Mazel Tov to all of the

Honorees

on this distinguished honor,

and many thanks for all you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Nili and Andrew Yolin

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Sharon and Ed Zughaft

Mazal Tov Abbi and Jeremy

You have given so generously of yourselves and worked tirelessly on behalf of the yeshiva each in
your own way for so many years. Your dedication to furthering Jewish education and making it
possible for so many others to do so is exemplary and why this honor is so very well deserved.
May you continue to keep leading JKHA/RKYHS and the greater Jewish community for many years to come.

Mazal Tov Morah Sara

We are so grateful to you for all the children that you have taught, nurtured and have devoted yourself
to for so many years. Thank you for educating and inspiring two generations of our family and
for being a wonderful friend and colleague. May the amazing things you have done for
so many years for the JKHA community be a source of inspiration for you and your family going forward.

Mazal Tov to All the Alumni Honorees

You are the future of our people and we hope you continue to be active links in the chain of Jewish history.
May you take with you and use all the values, lessons and inspiration you acquired at our Yeshiva
to strengthen the greater Jewish community at large wherever your paths may take you.

Sandra and Howard Blank

Jessica, Noam, Jonah, Max, Elizabeth and Teddy Zeffren

Danielle, Adam, Leah, Eitan and Avital Blank

Danielle, Joshua and Henri Blank

Tamar and Danny Blank

Mazal Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

for your well deserved honor and
Yasher Koach for your leadership
in our community.

Betsy and Phil Darivoff

We are proud to join in celebrating

Abbi and Jeremy

for their unwavering commitment to serving our community with vision and dedication.

Morah Sara

Thank you for your endless devotion to teaching-
your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

Maya, Danielle, and Brianna

Your passion and drive reflect all that JKHA/RKYHS stands for. Watching your generation
carry forward the values of Torah, leadership, and education fills us with pride.

And a special shout out to Nathan

Your courage to speak out, your heart to connect others, and your mission
to introduce us to the next generation of Jewish and Israeli heroes inspire us all.

With admiration and gratitude,

Yael and Ephi Eisenberg and Family

In honor of

Rabbi Rubin

Ms. Levenson

and all of the hardworking
teachers and dedicated staff.

Thank you for all that you do
for all of our children every day.

Gila and Zalmy Ginsberg

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Meghan and William Hayes

Mazel Tov to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Lina and Felix Kanchik

Dear Mr. President Jeremy and First Lady Abbi

We are so lucky to call you our friends.

Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Mazel Tov

Debbie and Neil Kaplan

Thank you

Morah Sara

for your years of devotion and love that you helped
instill in the children of JKHA, including our children.

Mazel Tov

Abbi and Jeremy

on this honor.

Thank you for your dedication to our school.

A special Mazel Tov to my former students

Brianna, Maya and Nathan

on the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Very proud of your accomplishments!

Sue and Richard Kelin

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire our school
and the Jewish community.

Dr. Alexander & Mrs. Marina Kirshenbaum

Mazal Tov to Abbi and Jeremy

for setting a stellar example of what Jewish

leadership should be. You have been a consistent

inspiration to all who know you. We are fortunate to

have you as friends, community members and confidants. Wishing you much success in everything you do.

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees

and for all you do for our Yeshiva and our community.

Rabbi E. Samuel and
Dr. Sarah Klibanoff

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Suzanne and Bill Kukielka

Thank you to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

for your tireless commitment and leadership.
JKHA/RKYHS is fortunate to be guided by your inspiring example.

Mazal Tov to

Morah Sara

on this well-deserved honor.
The impact you have had on so many students is immeasurable.

Congratulations to
Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro
You exemplify the very best of a JKHA/RKYHS education
and are role models for our children and the entire school community.

Allison and Seth Lyons

Lewis Lyons Foundation

Congratulations to Guests of Honor
Abbi and Jeremy Halpern
Thank you for all you do for the JKHA/RKYHS community.
A special Mazel Tov to
Morah Sara Sipzner
Your dedication, devotion and love for your students is amazing.
We are so happy that our granddaughter Riley has you as her teacher.
Mazel Tov
Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro
We are so proud of you for taking on leadership roles
in the Jewish community. Thank you.

Lori and Jeff Moskowitz

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,

Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Planned Companies

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Maurice and Wendy Rabbenou

Mazel Tov to all our
Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner
Thank you for your continuous support of JKHA/RKYHS.

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro
You inspire excellence and personify the
ethos and ethics of the JKHA/RKYHS Mission.

Carolyn and Eliezer Rubin

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Drs. Sandra and Norman Samuels

Mazel Tov to all the
Honorees

Thank you for everything you do for
JKHA/RKYHS and the Jewish community.

Rachel and Paul Scherzer

Mazel Tov to the

Honorees

and to all those who dedicate themselves

to the success of our school.

Marilyn Smilowitz

Mazal tov to all of the

Honorees

and thank you for your dedication to our school!

Mazal Tov

Linda

on this most deserved honor.
I am grateful to learn with you
and from you every day!
May you go from strength to strength.

The Waldstreicher Family

Mazal Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS
and for the entire community.

Kenneth and Yana Weiss

It's moving for me to witness a third generation
of the Halpern Family's endless noble works in

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Chesed, generosity and menschlichkeit
are in their DNA. It is not just what they do
or what they know-it is who they are.
It is my pleasure to honor them.

Sherry Wilzig Izak

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees on the well-deserved honor.

Thank you, Abbi and Jeremy, for your dedication to and leadership
of our school and community. We are grateful for all you

have given of yourselves for the benefit of our children and

know JKHA/RKYHS will feel the impact for years to come.

Thank you, Morah Sara, for nurturing the strong, proud and joyful
Jewish identity of a generation of children at JKHA.

Thank you, Brianna, Danielle, Maya and Nathan,

for serving as role models and using your voices to bring honor to
your families, our community, and our people.

May JKHA/RKYHS continue to go from strength to strength.

Erica and Eliot Bank and Family

Mazel Tov to all of the Honorees
on this distinguished honor,

and many thanks for all you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Iva and Dr. Steven Dyckman

We are proud to celebrate this year's remarkable Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern, Guests of Honor

True pillars of the JKHA/RKYHS community whose passion and commitment have impacted
our school and beyond. We have had the privilege of working with them in
many different capacities and greatly admire their leadership and kindness.

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner, Educational Excellence Award

A beloved and inspiring first-grade teacher whose dedication to nurturing her students and
instilling a deep love of heritage is unmatched. Debbie has had the privilege of being
Linda's colleague for over 25 years and was lucky enough to have Morah Sara
as our own children's first-grade teacher. We most admire Linda for her steady wisdom
and her uncanny ability to offer level-headed, thoughtful advice.

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach, and Danielle Shapiro

Leaders for Israel, Distinguished Alumni Award

Outstanding alumni whose passionate leadership and advocacy for Israel have made a
powerful impact on their college campuses and communities. We are honored to have known
and worked with each of these exceptional young leaders during their time at JKHA/RKYHS.

Mazal Tov to all the honorees and thank you for all you do for our school and community!

Debbie and Richard Finkelstein

Mazal Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Your devotion to JKHA/RKYHS is inspiring! May you go from strength to strength.

Mazal Tov to

Linda Sipzner - Morah Sara

What you have given to the hundreds of students who have passed
through your classroom is hard to quantify but incredibly easy to appreciate.

Mazal Tov to the next generation of Jewish leaders
Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

You have all learned from your parents what true Klal work
requires and have risen to meet the moment and the need.

Kol Hakavod!

Rachel and Cheskie Ginsberg

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Daniella and Ben Hoffer

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Anna and Steven Kirshblum

Mazel Tov to each and every

Honoree

for this well-deserved recognition of your
very meaningful efforts on behalf of Klal Yisroel
and especially for our children.

May you continue to go from strength to strength.

Fondly,

Drs. Helen and Jeff Lichtman

Lichtman & Lichtman Psychoeducational Services

Mazal Tov to

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Boni and Martin Moskovitz

Congratulations to
Linda Sipzner
For her outstanding service to JKHA and the Jewish community

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Emma, Nathan and Noam

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To my fellow Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy
Thank you for your leadership and
your hard work in support of our school.

Brianna, Maya, Nathan and Danielle
You are an inspiration to the JKHA family
and the Jewish community at large.

Linda and Robbie Sipzner

To Our Dear "Morah Sara"

For thirty-eight remarkable years, you have been a guiding light for
first-graders at JKHA. Your unwavering commitment, nurturing spirit,
and passion for Torah and Ivrit, have left an indelible mark on hundreds
of young minds. From the first-day-of-school jitters to the joyous
milestones of reading and writing, you have been there every step
of the way, fostering a love for learning and instilling Jewish values
that students carry with them beyond the classroom.
Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor. We are so very proud of you!

With all our love,

Babi Alice • Robbie • JJ and Sol

Shani, Ari, Rafi, Talia, Kayla, and Meir

Steffie, Yossi, Moriel, Sammy, and Gidon

Jordana, Tzvi, Brody, Mackenzie, and Maddison

Lisi, Eli, Gabriel, Jack, and Ben

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

The Smilow Family

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Francine and Carey Tajfel

Mazal Tov to all of the Honorees!

To Abbi and Jeremy

Your involvement in and support of our school is endless. Your devotion
and hard work help JKHA/RKYHS achieve excellence in so many areas.

We are forever grateful to you.

To Morah Sara

You are the epitome of educational excellence. Our first-graders are lucky
to learn from you, and our faculty is lucky to work beside you.

To Brianna, Maya, Nathan and Danielle

Thank you for being such strong role models to our JKHA/RKYHS students.

You are beautiful examples of how to support

and advocate for Israel out in the real world.

Thank you, once again, to the Honorees for all you do for our school!

Marni and Mitch, Julie, Brody and Joey Weinberg

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Drs. Dora Zuker and Shimon Korish

To Morah Sara

Education Excellence-Indeed!!!

Thank you for educating and impacting
our children (and us in our shiurim).
We are all better off with your insights.

Mazal Tov on this well deserved award!

Robin and Dan Amster

Mazal Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Mara and Brendan Berger, Suzi and Yaron Gohar,

Debbie and Neil Kaplan, Staci and Josh Levy,

Shira and Josh Stein, Yana and Kenny Weiss

and Families

Linda

Your name is synonymous with educational excellence.
כל הכבוד

on this extremely well-deserved honor.

Abbi and Jeremy

As exemplary

בעלי מידות and בעלי חסד,
you serve as great role models.

מזל טוב

Hattie & Arthur Dubroff

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Arden and Benjamin Fusman

Mazal Tov to

Brianna, Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Susie and Yaron Gohar

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Gail and Mark Hausdorff

Abbi and Jeremy
Mazal Tov on this incredibly well deserved honor.
Your herculean efforts on behalf of our school and the Jewish people
are so inspiring. We hope that G-D gives you the strength and
good health to continue to help build the Jewish future.

Linda
Mazal Tov! Thank you so much for educating decades of
our community's (and our) children. You are the consummate
educator and we have been so privileged to have you as our friend.

Judy and Doni Israeli
Eric RKYHS 2006 • Andrew RKYHS 2009
Alex RKYHS 2011 • Zachary RKYHS 2017

Mazal Tov to Abbi and Jeremy

on this well deserved honor. You are true leaders in our community
and your commitment and dedication are evident in all that you do.
Thank you for all of your hard work.

Thank you, Linda

for all the wisdom and words of Torah you have imparted to
hundreds of children. Your enthusiasm for teaching shows every day
and you continue to inspire students, teachers and parents. Mazal tov.

To Brianna, Danielle, Maya and Nathan
May you continue to inspire and motivate all of us as you lead by example.
You are all role models for everyone around you and provide
ongoing nachat to your families and community. Mazal tov.

Stephanie and Dr. Oren Keiser

Nathan

Mazal tov on such an incredible

and well-deserved honor.

Your tireless activism, support and dedication to Israel,

in such a difficult environment and time,

is truly amazing to witness,

and we are all very proud of you!

Ethan and Johanna
Sammy and Julianna
Alex and Talia
Matthew and Elizabeth
Koby and Nicole

Mazel Tov to our amazing alumni

Maya, Danielle, Nathan and Brianna

Thank you for all you do for the Jewish community.
You make us proud.

Mazel Tov to Abbi and Jeremy
and to Morah Sara

Thank you for all you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Melissa Feldman and Ariel Nelson

Mazal Tov to Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

We appreciate your extraordinary passion, energy and dedication
to our children and to the furthering of their Jewish education.
You are an inspiration to us all!

Morah Sara - Linda Sipzner

Thank you for your incredible leadership and commitment to our children.
Your efforts to enhance Jewish education are unparalleled.

Nathan, Maya, Brianna and Danielle

You are true role models and well on your way as leaders
of our next generation. The example you each set as advocates for
Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael is worthy of very high praise. Yasher Koach!!

Jennifer and Keith Mendelson

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Julie and Mark Miller

Mazel Tov to all of our Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

on this well deserved honor. Thank you for your tireless
commitment, devotion, and dedication to JKHA/RKYHS.

Morah Sara, Linda Sipzner

on receiving the Educational Excellence Award
You have taught all of our children and
instilled the foundation they needed to succeed.

To all of our esteemed alumni, on receiving the
Leaders for Israel Distinguished Alumni Award

Brianna Halpern (JKHA '17/RKYHS '21), Maya Homa (JKHA '15/RKYHS '19),
Nathan Orbach (JKHA '16/RKYHS '20) and Danielle Shapiro (JKHA '15/RKYHS '19)

Julie and Howard Plotsker

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Janet and Sheldon Rosenberg

Congratulations to

Abbi and Jeremy

We value your commitment and dedication to our school.

Nathan, Brianna, Maya, Danielle

We are incredibly proud to see you advocating for Israel
with the values and education you received at JKHA/RKYHS.
Your dedication and achievements are inspiring.
Keep making a difference!

Abigail, Simon, Evie, Danny and Ari Rosenfeld

Mazal Tov to

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

The Saritte Harel Team

To all the incredible individuals being recognized tonight, we
extend our heartfelt Mazal Tov! Your tireless efforts and
unwavering dedication to the school and Israel have been
truly inspiring. Your contributions are invaluable, and we are
so fortunate to have you as pillars of the community.

Maya, we wish you a special Mazal Tov on this well-deserved

honor! We are immensely proud of your passionate love

and steadfast dedication to Israel. It is truly admirable how

you consistently use your voice with such strength and

conviction for the greater good of the Jewish people.

Your commitment serves as an inspiration to us all.

Talia & Isaac Shmulewitz, Rebecca & Jesse Homa
and Danna & Benji Berg

With blessings of Mazal Tov
to our beloved sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

A distinguished and outstanding educator whose impact
on generations of students will be felt for years to come.
Wishing you and Robbie good health and
much nachat from your beautiful family.

Reize & Howie, Avi & Penina, Lauren & Isaac,
Zach & Dana, Benny & Meira Rachel, Dovid,
Chava, Zev, Yafa, Harrison, Charlie and Olivia

In Honor of

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

May you continue to do great things together

Ad me'ah v'esrim

Mimi and Harry Stadler

Mazal Tov to the truly deserving Honorees
of this year's JKHA/RKYHS dinner.

To Abbi and Jeremy Halpern for your outstanding and
heartfelt dedication and commitment to our school

To Linda Sipzner - a fellow "old timer" - we value all you have
contributed, both as a colleague and teacher of our children

And to our amazing Alumni, who have become leaders
and advocates for Israel in their schools and communities.

Davida and Gary Stadtmauer

Congratulations to our dear friends Abbi and Jeremy

on this well-deserved recognition. Your steadfast dedication and exemplary leadership at JKHA/RKYHS have made a lasting impact on the community.
We are honored to celebrate this achievement with you.

Mazel Tov to Linda Sipzner

on receiving the well-deserved Educational Excellence Award! Your
dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment as a teacher,
colleague, and friend have left an indelible mark on all who have had
the privilege to learn from and work with you. This honor is a true
reflection of the excellence you bring to education each and every day.

Brianna, Maya, Nathan and Danielle

You are strong and inspiring leaders for Israel, embodying the
values and mission of JKHA/RKYHS. We are incredibly proud to
recognize each of you with the JKHA/RKYHS Distinguished Alumni Award.
Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor!

Shira, Josh, Abby, Maya and Jordyn Stein

Congratulations to the

Honorees

Many thanks to the faculty and administration.

May Kushner continue going
from strength to strength.

Best wishes from the Strub family,

Rebecca and Hank Strub

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

James Turetsky

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Daniella and Scott Wittenberg

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Babich Family

With gratitude to our Honorees

Jeremy and Abbi Halpern

for their unwavering devotion to our school. Your commitment, vision
and generosity have strengthened our school community in countless ways.
A special thank you to Jeremy for his wise guidance,
steady support and exemplary example of leadership.

Linda Sipzner

for her years of devoted teaching and for laying a strong foundation for
our children with warmth, patience and commitment to excellence.

To our Alumni Honorees

Thank you for your passionate Jewish advocacy and the inspiring example you
set for our students. Your courage, conviction and leadership empower the
next generation to stand proud in their identity and make a lasting impact.

With deep appreciation,

Bella and Nafi Baum

Mazal Tov to

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Thank you for all that you do
for JKHA/RKYHS.

Debbie Benedict

Mazal Tov to Linda Sipzner

Friends of the West Orange Community
take great pride in this recognition
of your tremendous commitment
and devotion to the growth of JKHA,
our community and Klal Yisroel.

Jamie Podhurst & Lew Abrams • Alisha & Jerry Blugrind • Sandy & Norman Cantor • Shari Cherna
Fran & Leonard Friedman • Zalina Ali and Michael Frohlich • Michele & David Glazer • Carol & Mark
Goldberg • Marcia & Jay Goldfischer • Ruth Grebenau • Doris & Jay Hartman • Paula & Elliot Jacobs
Arlene & Sam Kaye • Sharon Kessel • Debra & Dov Lando • Linda & Avi Laub • Phyllis & Chaim Lauer
Sheila Lefkowitz & Charlie Aptowitzer • Eta & Mark Levenson • Judy & Ari Levitan • Libby & Larry
Levitt • Marylin Marcus • Daveda & Matthew Lipman • Michelle & Adam Malek • Naomi & Rich Maron
Sheba & Stanley Mittelman • Rivka & Yaakov Moradi • Cheryl & Jason Munk • Barbara & Yosef Muskin
Anita & Fred Naider • Wendy & Isaac Perelmuter • Sophie Pizem • Lawrence Rein • Barbara & Joel
Rich • Lori & Joe Rozehzadeh • Juliet & Torin Rutner • Jennifer & Jonathan Sharret
Batya & Rabbi Yosef Sharbat • Larry Schiffman • Mindy Schwartzman • Debra & Chaim Silverman
Sandy & David Small • Roberta & Yitz Strauchler • Ilene Strauss • Lilli & Jaicky Tammam
Susan & Abba Warshaw • Ruth Wasser • Nili & Andrew Yolin • Bernice Yoselovsky
Shaindy & Harold Zudick • Sharon & Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler

To our dear friend and colleague

Linda Sipzner

who has educated hundreds of children during her
38 years of service to JKHA.
Linda, your dedication, passion, and tireless commitment to our
Yeshiva is truly amazing. Your JKHA/RKYHS family congratulates you
on receiving this well deserved honor.

Respectfully and with gratitude,

Gary Berger • Ariella Bloom • Ellen Bloomberg • Susan Braverman • Debbie Buechler
Michelle Degen • Rebecca Eisenberg • Rena Eskowitz • Debbie Fine • Gail Gruber

Sharon Kinstlinger • Esther Klahr • Laurie Kowalski • Linda Litland • Channie Lundner
Debbie Mamet • Shira Margolies • Lori Nusbaum • Julie Plotsker • Howard Plotsker
Miri Rubin • Shiely Sadikov • Devorah Schwob • Stacy Shanskhalil • Maryna Shatashvili
Shira Stein • Simone Tassler • Ilana Turk • Lynne Turk • Haley Vogel
Marni Weinberg • Betty Wong • Leah Wong • Simone Wruble

To our dear friend

Linda

Words cannot express what an outstanding teacher and
friend you are. Your devotion to the school and
the community is truly remarkable. You and Robbie
have always been there for us. May we continue to share
and celebrate many Smachot from our children
and grandchildren. And may you continue to go from
חיל אל חיל in all aspects of your life.

With much Love and Gratitude,

Yaffa and Larry Liebman and Family

Mazel Tov to

Danielle

We are so proud of our beautiful,
bright and kind granddaughter!

You are so deserving of this honor!

Love,

Grandma and Grandpa

Daryl and Edward Shapiro

We are proud to honor our truly inspiring and remarkable

Danielle Shapiro

Danielle, your steadfast commitment, inspiring voice, and tireless advocacy
for Israel, Jewish dignity, and democratic values shine both on campus and
beyond. With confidence and courage, you have helped shape the conversation,
standing as a beacon of moral clarity in the face of rising antisemitism and
radical anti-Zionism. We are endlessly proud to cheer you on as you
continue to soar and make a meaningful impact.

Kol Hakavod to our RKYHS Alumni Honorees, who stand tall with Israel
and the Jewish people on the battleground of today's college campuses.

Lauren and Marc Shapiro
Joshua Shapiro (RKYHS 2020), Jacob Shapiro (RKYHS 2022)
Aliza and Ben Niewood, Gwenny, Leland & Solomon
Yael Shapiro (RKYHS 2012) and Eitan Kahn
Henry Koffler

Mazal Tov to all the

Honorees

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner

Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa,
Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Batya and Yosef Sharbat

Congratulations

Abbi and Jeremy

on this well deserved honor.

All our best wishes,

Judy and Larry Shulman

In honor of

Abbi and Jeremy

for their tireless leadership at JKHA/RKYHS
and throughout the Jewish community.

In celebration of Linda
for her years of heartfelt dedication to our students.

Saluting our Alumni
for being proud ambassadors
of JKHA/RKYHS and Israel.

Dina and Grant Silverstein

Congratulations to
our wonderful granddaughter

Danielle Shapiro

on this well-deserved recognition and honor.
We are so proud of all your achievements and
your moral courage to stand tall against
antisemitism and anti-Zionism on campus.

Alex and Bobbi (z"l) Sobel

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

Thank you for everything
you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Sincerely,

Helen, Kevin and Jason Sperber

Dear Nathan

We are so proud of you and all that you've accomplished.
Your love for Israel, your generosity and the way you
constantly give to others, never looking for recognition,
truly inspires us. Watching you live with such heart,
humility and purpose fills us with endless nachas.
Mazel Tov on this beautiful honor.

JKHA/RKYHS couldn't have picked someone more deserving.

With all our love,

Nicole, Jeff, Megan Spivak and Family

Mazal Tov to all of the well deserving

Honorees!

And a special mention to our cousin

Maya Homa

and her fellow Leaders of Israel-we are in awe
of your commitment and leadership to make

a difference on college campuses.
May you all go from strength to strength.

Hope and Robert Tafet

Congratulations to all the

Honorees

Thank you for all that you do for JKHA and RKYHS.

May you each continue to inspire
our school and the Jewish community.

Karen and Leron Thumim

Mazal Tov to our esteemed

Honorees

We admire and respect your dedication to ensuring
the success of JKHA/RKYHS. May your family, friends
and the entire community follow in your footsteps
to help perpetuate your great work.
We wish you continued success in all your endeavors.

Heather and Eugene Wishnic and Family

Mazal Tov to Morah Sara
from your "new friends"

Lee and Neal Alexander

To our Honorees and Ms. Linda Sipzner
We respectfully honor our Honorees and a remarkable educator who dedicated
her career to shaping young minds with commitment, compassion and grace. We
celebrate her legacy which lives on through her students and the JKHA community.
Deena and Harold Altman

Congratulations to all the Honorees.
May you each continue to inspire our school
and the Jewish community.

Dr. Sharon Wolf and Steven Appel

Morah Sara
You light a love for Tefillah and Hebrew in every heart. Thank you!

With love,
Ruth and Aron

Nathan: Mazel Tov on a well deserved honor.
May you continue to grow from strength to strength.
Love,
The Bloom cousins

Mazal Tov to
Abbi and Jeremy Halpern
Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Dr. and Mrs. Josh Brickman

Congratulations and Yasher Koach to all the Honorees
"Morah Sara" - Linda Sipzner for her longtime inspirational teaching
Abbi and Jeremy Halpern
Danielle Shapiro, Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa and Nathan Orbach
Deborah and Howard Druce and Family

Yasher Koach to Maya Homa
and her fellow Distinguished Alumni for their outstanding and courageous
work on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people. We are so proud of you.

Brenda and Alan Freeman

Mazel Tov to
Abbi, Jeremy and Brianna Halpern
and all of this year's Honorees.

Ronda and Larry Frenkel

Mazal Tov to Abbi & Jeremy Halpern
Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Robert Gelbard

Abbi and Jeremy
So many years of memories! Sleepovers on Hemlock Rd and
summers in Wingdale. We love you!

Ilene & Jeffrey Greenbaum

Mazal tov to Maya Homa
honoring the critical work you are doing to advocate
for Israel at Hillel at Baruch & NYC!

Hillel at Baruch

Mazel Tov Nathan
We are so excited for you to receive this well deserved honor!
Mazel Tov to all the Honorees!

Eliana and Dan and Daphne and Shalom Kohn

Mazel Tov to Morah Sara Sipzner
Wishing you and Robbie continued good health
and nachas from your children and students

Melinda and Allen Lempel

Mazal Tov to
Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner
You are an inspiration for our youth.

Roz Feder Lipsky and Marvin Lipsky

Mazel Tov to Abbi and Jeremy
on your well deserved honor. You are an inspiration to the Jewish community.

Elke and Matt Luftig

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees
Abbi and Jeremy Halpern • Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner
Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Liat and Jay Matthew

Mazal Tov to Abbi and Jeremy
For your commitment to the Jewish Community L'dor v'dor

Sharon & David Raanan

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees
Abbi and Jeremy Halpern • Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner
Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Darbie and Robert Rabinowitz

Mazel Tov to "Morah Sara" on this well deserved honor!
Thank you for your years of service to our children and JKHA!

Mindy and Kenny Saibel

Congratulations to all the Honorees
May you each continue to inspire our school and the Jewish community.

Lisa and Barry Schanzer

Mazel Tov to all the Honorees
Thank you for everything you do for JKHA/RKYHS
and the Jewish community.

Sarah and Evan Schonfeld

Mazal Tov to Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner
Thank you for all that you do for JKHA/RKYHS.

Esther and Simi Schwartz

Congratulations to all the Honorees
May you each continue to inspire our school and the Jewish community.

Lisa and Dan Serviss

Mazel Tov to our niece Danielle
on this well-deserved honor! Proud of you!

Alan & Kim Evan & Orly David & Sylvie

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees
Special shoutout to Maya Homa who we love as family.

Cheryl and Aaron Shmulewitz

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees
Abbi and Jeremy Halpern • Linda "Morah Sara" Sipzner
Brianna Halpern, Maya Homa, Nathan Orbach and Danielle Shapiro

Frema Sobel

Congratulations to all the Honorees.
May you each continue to inspire our school and the Jewish community.

Elyse and Avi Tuchman

Congratulations to all the Honorees.
May you each continue to inspire our school and the Jewish community.

Devora and Effy Zinkin

Tonight, as we honor

Linda Sipzner "Morah Sara"

we celebrate her many achievements and

express our deepest gratitude for her leadership,

inspiring scholarship, and friendship. We admire

her impact that goes far beyond the subjects

she teaches; she shapes lives and builds futures.

The JKHA/RKYHS Administration

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Congratulations on being recognized and

honored by JKHA/RKYHS. Your unwavering dedication

to JKHA/RKYHS and to the Jewish people has a

profound impact on our school community.

Your wise counsel and meaningful engagement

contribute to the school's vitality and strength.

Thank you for devoting your time and resources

to support JKHA/RKYHS.

JKHA/RKYHS Administration

The whole world is a very narrow bridge. The main thing is not to be afraid.
-Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

JKHA/RKYHS is pleased to honor the Recipients of the

Leaders of Israel Distinguished Alumni Award

Brianna Halpern • Maya Homa
Nathan Orbach • Danielle Shapiro

We are proud that you exemplify the excellence
we strive to imbue in our students:
Torah values, moral courage, intellectual integrity, and
the bravery to stand up to antisemitism on campus.
We are honored to have partnered with your parents
in educating the next generation of Jewish leaders.

In recognition
of the generosity of the

Arie and Eva Halpern
Scholarship Fund

providing merit scholarship
awards to our high school students.

JKHA/RKYHS
recognizes the generosity and vision

of the supporters of the

Forward with Excellence Campaign

for promoting academic excellence
and capital improvements
that ensure our students continue to
flourish in a state-of-the-art
learning environment.

לזכר עולם יהיה צדיק

"An everlasting remembrance
will the righteous man remain." Tehillim 112:6
We remember with admiration,
gratitude and respect

Mr. Joseph Kushner, ע"ה
and
Mrs. Rae Kushner, ע"ה

whose commitment to Jewish education
and the community benefited so many.

JKHA/RKYHS
recognizes the generosity
and leadership of

The L'Atidenu Society of the
L'Atidenu Financial Assistance
Endowment Campaign

for promoting affordability
in Jewish education.

JKHA/RKYHS
recognizes the generosity and vision of the

The Dr. Lynne B. Harrison
STEM Fund Grant

for its funding of the innovative and
inspiring STEM program at RKYHS.

In recognition and appreciation of

The Smilowitz Family Foundation

for generously helping to fund the
establishment of the Shorashim program
and their continued sponsorship
of the RIETS Fellowship Program.

The Officers and Trustees of JKHA/RKYHS
acknowledge with gratitude
the generous support of the

Jewish Federation
of Greater MetroWest NJ

and the

Jewish Community Foundation
of Greater MetroWest NJ

Greater MetroWest
Day School Council

Your support and partnership

inspire excellence.

JKHA/RKYHS Administration

תודה רבה

The Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy and
Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School
wish to express their gratitude
and appreciation to

The Entire Parent Body

Without your help and support, we would

never be able to accomplish our goals.

Sponsor List

Founder

The Sharon and David Halpern Family

Abbi and Jeremy Halpern

Sharon and David Halpern

Halpern Children

Marvin and Elizabeth Schmelzer

Benefactor

Bat Sheva and Murray Halpern

Gladys Halpern

Sherry and Henry Stein

Guardian

Robin and Brad Klatt

Diamond

Shira and David Ashear

Cheryl and Mark Friedman

Lee and Murray Kushner

Seryl and Charles Kushner

Marci and Jeff Lefkovits

Sapphire

Arie and Eva Halpern Family Foundation

Ellie and Dr. Alex Doctoroff/Metropolitan Dermatology

Avivah and Mickey Gottlieb

Susan and Jason Klein

Bobbi and Michael Luxenberg and Family

NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co.

Dr. Beth and Marty Statfeld

Emerald

Dumac Inc.

Alice and Jacob Klein

Debra and Dov Lando

Daniela and Michael Nisan

Dara and David Orbach

Jaclyn and Gonen Paradis

Shelley and Chick Paradis

Mindy, Alan, Emily, Sophie, Brandon and Zoe Schall

Esther and Bill Schulder

Marisa and Richard Stadtmauer

The Orbach Family

The Wilf Family

Deborah and Wayne Zuckerman

Opal

BNE Real Estate Group - Pantirer, Schwartz and Pines Families

Alisha & Ariel Jacobs

Charles and Gabriella Larkin

Ruby

Dr. Caryn and Mark Dunec Borger

Design Suite Kitchen Cabinets + Countertops

Sarah and Michael Diamond

Susie and Ron Domb

Aviya and Alexander Halpern

Cheryl and Fred Halpern

Yaffa and Dr. David Hoffman

Ariel Jacobs

Kim and Jonathan Kushner

Linda and Murray Laulicht

Malkie and Dr. Paul Ratzker

Sandy and Avi Steiner

The Janoff Family

Effy and Richard Weisfield

Jessica and Ari Wise

Pearl

Harriet and George Blank

Yonina and Eric Gomberg

Shira and Barry Hammerman

Patty and Eric Harvitt

Hiller Family Foundation

Shari and Ari Katz

Janine and Ross Mondshine

Mali & Steve Schwartz

Leah and Bryan Sterba

Maeira and Michel Werthenschlag

Jackie and Eric Witmondt

Lori and Douglas Zucker

Platinum

Henny and Elie Bochner Bochner

Tracy and Erez Elisha

Terri and Michael Goldberg

Josh and Nina Horowitz

Michelle and Shmuly Lieberman

Nadia and Alexander Ovchinsky

Lawrence Rein

Alexandra and David Katz Rimer

Leah and Joel Spielman

Jennifer and Jonathan Adler Stein Adler Dabah & Zelkowitz LLP

Ilene Wolf

Nili and Andrew Yolin

Sharon and Ed Zughaft

Chai

Sandra and Howard Blank

Brown & Brown/Statfeld

Betsy and Phil Darivoff

Yael and Ephi Eisenberg

Gila and Zalmy Ginsberg

Meghan and William Hayes

Lina and Felix Kanchik

Debbie & Neil Kaplan

Sue and Richard Kelin

Dr. Alexander & Mrs. Marina Kirshenbaum

Rabbi E. Samuel and Dr. Sarah Klibanoff

Suzanne and Bill Kukielka

Lewis Lyons Foundation

Lori and Jeff Moskowitz

Planned Companies

Maurice and Wendy Rabbenou

Carolyn and Eliezer Rubin

Drs. Sandra and Norman Samuels

Rachel and Paul Scherzer

SINAI Schools

Marilyn Smilowitz

Michelle and Jake Ansel Vision Financial Group, CPAs

Jon and Shira Waldstreicher

Kenneth and Yana Weiss

Sherry WiIzig Izak

Gold

Erica and Eliot Bank

Iva and Dr. Steven Dyckman

Debbie and Richard Finkelstein

Rachel and Cheskie Ginsberg

Daniella and Ben Hoffer

Anna and Steven Kirshblum

Drs. Helen and Jeff Lichtman

Boni and Martin Moskovitz

The Pepper Family

Linda and Robbie Sipzner

Sipzner Family

The Smilow family

Francine and Carey Tajfel

Marni and Mitch, Julie, Brody and Joey Weinberg

Drs. Dora and Shimon Zuker and Korish

Silver

Robin and Dan Amster

Berger, Gohar, Kaplan, Levy, Stein, & Weiss Families

Hattie and Arthur Dubroff

Arden and Benjamin Fusman

Susie and Yaron Gohar

Gail and Mark Hausdorff

Michele and GR Homa

Judy and Daniel Israeli

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

Stephanie and Dr. Oren Keiser

Livingston Stadtmauer Cousins

Mah Jongg Mommas

Melissa Feldman & Ariel Nelson

Jennifer and Keith Mendelson

Julie and Mark Miller

Julie and Howard Plotsker

Janet and Sheldon Rosenberg

The Rosenfeld Family

The Saritte Harel Team

Talia & Isaac Shmulewitz

Reize and Howard Sipzner

Mimi and Harry Stadler

Davida and Gary Stadtmauer

Shira, Josh, Abby, Maya and Jordyn Stein

Rebecca and Hank Strub

James Turetsky

Daniella and Scott Wittenberg

Bronze

Babich Family

Bella and Nafi Baum

Debbie Benedict

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Development Corporation for Israel / Israel Bonds

Friends of the West Orange Community

JKHA Staff

Yaffa and Larry Liebman

Maccabi Plumbing and Heating

Sabra Drain & Sewer

Daryl and Edward Shapiro

Lauren and Marc Shapiro

Batya and Yosef Sharbat

Judy and Larry Shulman

Dina and Grant Silverstein

Alex Sobel

Helen, Kevin and Jason Sperber

Nicole and Jeff Spivak

Hope and Robert Tafet

Karen and Leron Thumim

Heather and Eugene Wishnic

Friend

Lee and Neal Alexander

Deena and Harold Altman

Dr. Sharon Wolf and Steven Appel

DiGiovanni Aron Srolovitz & Ruth

Bloom Cousins

Dr. and Mrs. Josh Brickman

Deborah and Dr. Howard Druce

Brenda and Alan Freeman

Ronda and Larry Frenkel

Robert Gelbard

Ilene and Jeffrey Greenbaum

Hillel at Baruch

Eliana and Dan Kohn

Melinda and Allen Lempel

Roz Feder Lipsky and Marvin Lipsky

Elke and Matt Luftig

Liat and Jay Matthew

Sharon and David Raanan

Darbie and Robert Rabinowitz

Mindy and Kenny Saibel

Lisa and Barry Schanzer

Sarah and Evan Schonfeld

Esther and Simi Schwartz

Lisa and Dan Serviss

Shapiro Family

Cheryl & Aaron Shmulewitz

Frema Sobel

Elyse and Avi Tuchman

Devora and Effy Zinkin