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To Nina
You have been the perfect person to lead JNTP:
You BELIEVE in others; You SUPPORT them
And you ENABLE people to lead themselves.
That's EXACTLY what JNTP does
- every day, everywhere, at every level -
and why it's flourished with you at the helm.
May you see the nachat of JNTP in every

Jewish school in the land.

With admiration and affection,

"Papa"

Michael Berger

Nina, MAZAL TOV and thank you for all your work on

behalf of JNTP! Its been an amazing 34 year journey with you - so glad our paths have led us to the same places!

Lisa and Arieh Coll

We are pleased to join in honoring Nina Bruder, a truly outstanding Jewish professional whose work with new teachers profoundly strengthens Jewish day schools.

Yasher Koach!

Judith Ginsberg and Yvette Schops

Nina,

Your vision, steady guidance, and skillful leadership strengthen JNTP and inspire all of us who have the privilege to work alongside you. We are proud to celebrate you and grateful for all you do!

The JNTP Team

The trustees of Keren Keshet congratulate Nina on her stewardship of JNTP. Nina's dedication to Jewish education is a model to be emulated.

Kol Hakavod!

Keren Keshet

The trustees of Keren Keshet congratulate Nina Bruder on her stewardship of JNTP. Nina's dedication to Jewish education is a model to be emulated.

Yasher Koach!

Keren Keshet Foundation

Nina, you lead with compassion and adeep respect for everyone you serve. As a gifted communicator and thoughtful authentic leader, you have skillfully grown JNTP while remaining steadfastly devoted to its mission. Your talent, integrity, and thoughtful leadership have earned the admiration and respect of your peers throughout the field of Jewish education. It has been our honor and privilege to work with you, in all ways, and especially as members of the Development Team.

Lauren and Rachie

Nina,

Your dedication, vision, and impact on the field of Jewish education are truly inspiring, and it has been an honor to learn from you and witness your leadership firsthand.

We deeply appreciate all that you do and the example you set for all of us. May you continue to succeed, lead, and spread the impact of this important work.

Rachie and Charlie Moche

In honor of Nina Bruder, whose vision, wisdom, and steadfast leadership have guided the Jewish New Teacher Project to become a vital force in supporting teachers and strengthening Jewish day schools. It has been a privilege to watch Nina and her team carry forward and deepen the spirit of mentorship that first inspired this work.

Mazel tov, Nina, on this well-deserved recognition!

Ellen Moir

Nina, thank you for your vision and leadership and

vision in strengthening our Jewish day schools, one educator at a time. You have left an indelible mark

on the Jewish day school field. Mazal Tov on this

well-deserved honor and achievement!

With deep respect and admiration,

Lauren and Ezra Merkin

The Tehila Foundation

Crown Family Philanthropies

Mazal tov and thank you, Nina, for your visionary leadership of the Jewish New Teacher Project for

over 13 years! Your unwavering commitment to this work elevates day school educators around the country and enables more youth to experience deeply meaningful and powerful Jewish learning.

May you, along with JNTP and the entire field of Jewish education, go from strength to greater strength!

The Jim Joseph Foundation

Wishing you a giant Mazel Tov on celebrating 13 years of leadership at JNTP. You have always embodied all the parts of being a stellar leader; commitment, knowledge, clarity, professionalism, warmth, and vision. How lucky JNTP has been to have you as Executive Director, leading the organization to its always growing success. Your contribution to JNTP and the entire field of Jewish Education makes you one of our brightest stars guiding the future of Jewish people.

With love and wishes for continued success,

Joanne Stein

In honor of Nina Bruder, whose excellence, competence, patience, and tenacity have advanced the field of Jewish education in the most profound ways. Mazal tov to you, Nina, on this extraordinary accomplishment.

All of us in the community are in your debt!

Fondly,

Giti and Jack Bendheim

Mazel Tov to Nina Bruder on this well deserved honor. JNTP is lucky to have her as its leader!

Karen and Ethan Budin

Mazel tov to our beloved Nina!

We have seen first hand the work that goes into your guiding of JNTP. You manage issues both small and large with equanimity, thoughtfulness and dedication. Most especially, you are unfailingly compassionate in all that you do, both at home and at JNTP. We are incredibly lucky to have you as our sibling and aunt.

Mazel tov!!

Barbara, Steve, Tali, Jesse, Maya, Yona and Koby Pretsfelder

To our Own Executive Director,

We are so proud of who you are, the work you do,

and impact you have in the community.
You so deserve this honor!! Mazal tov!

With much love and pride,
Gary, Yonah and Avi
Mom and Dad

Pretsfelder Bruder Families

Mazal tov Nina and the whole JNTP team on this most deserved honor! Thank you for everything you do

for Jewish educators and students, and for the tremendous impact you have made through your work!

Rebecca and Harry Ritter

Mazal Tov Nina on a well-deserved honor! You have worked tirelessly for Jewish learning, excellence in education, and Jewish resilience. Our children and our community are the beneficiaries. Kol hakavod!

Brigitte Dayan and Ari Afilalo

We join the JNTP community in honoring Nina Bruder for her important work on behalf of Jewish day school teachers and the Jewish community.

Abbie and Moshe Greenberg

Nina, you have been the guiding light for JNTP

virtually since its inception. We admire your leadership

and managerial skills, and cherish

you and Gary as our friends.

Fondly,

Valerie Altmann and Dan Perla

In honor of the lovely and talented Nina Bruder

and the entire magnificent JNTP team. It has been an honor to see up close the important and incredible work you do and the impact you make on the 70,000 students per year who benefit from this important work.

Fondly,

Alana and Brett Riss Fine

Mazal Tov Nina on this well deserved honor!

Thank you for your tireless work in support of countless educators and students. JNTP is fortunate to have such a visionary and passionate leader at its helm.

Deborah Shapira and Barry Stern

Mazal tov, Nina! We celebrate you and honor your
sacred contribution to JNTP and the field as a whole.

Karen and Matt Abrams Gerber

Our dear Nina, Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor.

We love you!
Rachel and Paul Jacoby Rosenfield

Mazel tov Nina on this well deserved recognition!
Thank you on behalf of Jewish teachers and Jewish children!

Marjorie and Steve Kellner
Sarah, Jeremy, Jacob, Abby, Steven,
Rebecca and Rachel

The Kellners

Nina, your work supporting the heart of Jewish day school education has been incredible.

Mazal Tov!
Robin and Brad Klatt

Mazal Tov, Nina Bruder!
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor and recognition.

Susan and Charlie Wachsstock

Erwin and Leslie Bruder

Mazal tov and yishar kochekh to Nina!
With love from all of us at The Farm!

Joel Alter, Susan Silverman & Yossi Abramowitz,
Dianne & Larry Cohler-Esses, Lisa Gersten & David Gerwin,
Roderick Young & Zoltan Karpati, Hillary Kruger &
Judd Levingston Kruger, Sue Fendrick & Ben Kruskal,
Amy Bardack & Jared Magnani, Lynn & Danny Nevins,
Sara & Michael Paache-Orlow, Jennie & David Rosenn
and Marla & Gideon Stein

The Farm Friends

Mazel tov on this well deserved honor and recognition. You are the
consummate professional and leader. You inspire people who work
for you by providing a clear vision of what Jewish education can be.
I feel fortunate to have worked with you and learned from you and
wish you continued success as JNTP grows.
With much admiration,
Marti Herskovitz

Nina, you are a visionary, skilled leader, and cherished colleague who guides with clarity and purpose.
As JNTP has changed the landscape of Jewish education across the country, you have inspired countless Jewish educators and Jewish professionals - including us - with your talent, wisdom, and heart.

Mazal tov on this well deserved honor!
Judy and Gary Rosenblatt

Mazal Tov, Nina! We are so grateful to call you
our friend and neighbor. Love, Your Algiers Fan Club
Billet/Exler, Killip, and Schoenfeld/Mermelstein, Families

Nina, our friend, colleague, and dedicated leader. Thank you for investing your time, bringing with you passion, dedication, and expertise that has helped Jewish day schools, and especially new teachers, excel and thrive. We are so proud of the work you have done at JNTP, and can't wait for all that is yet to come.
Lisa Capelouto and Paul Bernstein

Grateful to have you as a long-time friend,
colleague, and role model.
Penina Grossberg and Matt Epstein

Mazel tov Nina! We are so lucky to have you
in this field and in our lives.
Joseph, Emily, Ruthie, Liam, Ben-Ami, Shalom Hausman Robinson

Nina, Kol Hakavod on this well-deserved honor!
Your dedication to educating teachers is a gift
that keeps on giving for generations to come.
Love,
Naomi and Marc Knoller

Mazal Tov, Nina Bruder!
Congratulations on this well-deserved
honor and recognition.
Dr. Marc N. Kramer, Kramer Education Group LLC

Mazel Tov to one of my first colleagues and favorite Jewish leaders. With all my love and gratitude for your friendship and collaboration for 30+ years.

Julie Lambert

Mazal Tov, Nina Bruder!
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor
and recognition.
Lewis Warshauer

Congratulations to our dear friend Nina, who has
devoted so much to strengthening
the field of Jewish education!
Jessica Rezak Schwab and Yoni Schwab

Mazal Tov, Nina!
Thank you for your vital work
educating our teachers.
Ronit Notkin & Ami Schwab

Mazal Tov Nina, we want to honor your commitment
to this organization.You are a
role model for all of us.
Judy and Jack Stern

Mazal Tov, Nina Bruder!
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor and recognition.
Cheryl Weiner Rosenberg

Honoring Nina for leading with wisdom and humility,
and JNTP for developing and inspiring teacher leaders.
!ישר כוח
Arnee R. and Walter A. Winshall

David Silber and Devora Steinmetz

Debra and Daniel Drang

David Friedman

Gary Gerstle

Charles Glick

Rabbi Michael and Nicole Holzman

Rabba Sara Hurwitz

Shira and David Jacobson

Sharon and Shimon Joshowitz

Rabbi Dov Katz

Neil and Alisa Rubin Kurshan

Wendy & Rabbi Bob Levinson Kaplan

Becca Linden and Ari Hart

Lisi and Michael Mandel

Sara and Michael Paasche-Orlow

Jason and Jamie Gottlieb Randall

Lisa Schlaff

Gloria and Greg Schneider

Polly and Alan Schoenfeld

David Morris and Elisheva Urbas

Joel Alter

Anonymous

Amy Bardack

David Bryfman

Marci and Marc Dollinger

Russell Hoffman

Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe

Julia & Sonny Garg

Roddy and Zoli Karpati-Young

Sue Fendrick and Ben Kruskal

Rabbi Yael Ridberg and Dr. Mark Laska

Rabbi Dr. Judd and Dr. Hillary Kruger Levingston

Ariela and Ethan Migdal Tucker

Daniel and Lynn Nevins

Erica and Rafe Noy

Beth and Jeff Pepper Fox

Barbara and Scott Richman

Rabbis Jennie and David Rosenn

Shoshana Davis and Marc Lerman

Judith Talesnick

Mazel tov to Nina on 13 years leading the Jewish New Teacher Project and supporting schools as they strive for excellence. Prizmah is grateful for your leadership, mentorship, and partnership.

Prizmah: The Center for Jewish Day Schools

Sponsor List

Chai Benefactor

Crown Family Philanthropies

The Jim Joseph Foundation

Joanne Stein

Diamond

Giti and Jack Bendheim

Karen and Ethan Budin

Barbara, Steve, Tali, Jesse, Maya, Yona and Koby Pretsfelder

Pretsfelder Bruder Families

Platinum