View Journal | Purim Ball 2023

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

We extend our gratitude, admiration and congratulations
to the 2023 Purim Ball Honorees!

Edna Friedberg & Maia Magder,

your dedicated service to the school inspires us.

Mazal tov to Rachel Brandenburg for your outstanding record of achievement - we are proud that it started at JPDS!
Special thanks to the Middle School Judaics Department & the Design Thinking Team for your collaborative, interdisciplinary, and innovative work!

MILTON Board of Trustees

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Mazal tov to the Honorees:

Rachel Brandenburg

Edna Friedberg

Maia Magder
MILTON Middle School Judaics Team

We are so appreciative of all the care and support you
have given to our school community.

Your leadership and dedication is inspiring.

MILTON Parents Association

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

To Milton's Educators:

The Mishkan Project is a prime example of the ways that everyone on our Milton team uses their heart, mind, and soul to bring Judaism and learning to life at our school. I am grateful every day to work with such a talented and passionate group of educators who always put our students at the center and work so hard to fill our school with joy and growth!

Thank you for all that you do,
Deborah

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Milton/JPDS changed our lives!

We are so grateful for the values you
instilled in Isaac & Noam.

No words can capture our gratitude to the
dedicated teachers and staff.

Thank you, hamon todah!

Edna Friedberg & Jason Fields

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

I'm so proud of my mom for all the hard
work she put in to the school from navigating
COVID to finding a new head of school.

The time she spent giving back to a place that
helped mold me in to the person I am today
means so much to me; and I'm so glad I can
be present as she receives her recognition for
the effort she put in to helping the
school succeed.

Love, Isaac (Class of 2017)

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Edna, you are extraordinary!

You have been my life saver, my ally, and my coach.

Thank you for the unlimited physical and emotional energy you put into your presidency during (and before!) my first year at Milton. I will always be grateful for our deep partnership, which got me through the hardest of times. Thank you for answering the call to serve and for always answering my call!

With love and gratitude,
Deborah

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

MILTON is central to our family's identity.

We've experienced complete joy in learning
infused with the ethic of Tikkun Olam.

MILTON's administrators, teachers, and staff
members have created a Jewish education and
environment for Reuven and Ayelet that defines
who they are as citizens of the world.

We are forever grateful to be a part of this
dynamic community!

Mazal tov to the 2023 Honorees, and

todah rabah to MILTON!

Maia Magder

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Maia - You're a great wife and mother, and
fantastic Board Member!

You've given so much of yourself to our
family, while also giving so much to the
Milton family!

Congratulations on being recognized for your
outstanding service!

We love you so much!

Ayelet, Reuven, and Dan

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Maia,

You have such a talent for seeing people. Despite having so much on your own plate, you tune into what's going on for others, the chemistry of a group, or the needs of an organization. Through Primary Parents, MPA, and now the Board, you have served Milton through your willingness to be a pioneer, have the tough conversations, and do it all with a deep love of the people and mission of the school community.

With so much appreciation,
Deborah

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

"In the garden there's a tree planted

by someone who only imagined me.

What love, what vision. I marvel at the gift.

No fruit could be sweeter than this.

I'm standing on the shoulders

of the ones who came before me." - Doug Cotler

Thank you to all of those who came before me -

including my parents and the founding families who dared
to dream about building a Jewish day school in Washington, DC,
and everyone who has helped to build JPDS and now Milton, and
educate its students since.

Mazal tov to you, and mazal tov to my fellow honorees!

Rachel Brandenburg

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Rachel, We are so proud of all your many
professional achievements, but especially
appreciative of you being an amazing wife
and mom.

The timing of this honor is extra special as
Nora prepares to follow in your footsteps and
begin her Milton journey this year.

Mazal tov, we love you very much!

Mike, Nora and Ezra

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Rachel,

I am so inspired by your story and accomplishments, and the many ways that you have had an impact on our world. We are all so proud that JPDS played in role in shaping who you are.

We cannot wait to welcome the

next generation of your family to Milton in 23-24!

Deborah

Community Partners & Sponsors

Center Creek Capital Group

is thrilled to honor

Maia Magder
for her tremendous service to Milton!

Community Partners & Sponsors

Congratulations and Mazel Tov
to the Honorees!

Century Associates

Community Partners & Sponsors

The M. B. Lewis Charitable Foundation

extends its heartfelt congratulations to

tonight's honorees for their
outstanding leadership and commitment.

Community Partners & Sponsors

Flux Capacitor

BS"D

Mazal tov to the Honorees:

Edna Friedberg
Maia Magder

Rachel Brandenburg
MILTON Middle School Judaics Team

Your commitment to building a strong Jewish future
will have a lasting impact.

May God bless the Milton Gottesman Jewish Day
School community with continued strength,
success and joy.

Manette and Louis Mayberg

Flux Capacitor

Mazel Tov to Rachel Brandenberg ('92)

on this well-deserved honor. We are proud and gratified that your daughter Nora now represents the next generation at MILTON/JPDS. The little school that could has

grown to become a pillar of continuity.

L'dor vador.

Kol hakavod to the dedicated teachers and staff whom we thank for their passion and commitment to the children.

Being part of this wonderful community

has been a blessing for our family.

WITH MUCH ADMIRATION,
LINDA, SID, RACHEL AND ARI MOSKOWITZ

DeLorean

Mazal tov to all the honorees:

To Rachel for being our inspiration for this wonderful school and for all your outstanding accomplishments.

To Edna and Maia for your tireless effort to

carry our vision forward, and to the

outstanding MILTON staff for making it happen.

Kol Hakavod

Dan and Fani Brandenburg

DeLorean

Mazal tov Edna and Maia!

Thank you for your many years of service to
MILTON's students and families.

Your leadership, your dedication, and your
thoughtfulness are truly inspiring.

May you go from strength to strength.

Steven & Chani Laufer

DeLorean

Mazel tov Edna!

Mazel tov Maia!

Thank you for your extraordinary service and
devotion to our school.

You are an inspiration.

We could not have gotten to this point without
your leadership.

Sarah Gershman and Daniel Silverberg

Inventor

Honoring all of the wonderful lay leaders of

Milton Gottesman, and especially

our dear friend Edna.

Through your work, you are developing a
wonderful and vibrant Jewish institution in
Washington that is a resource for the
whole community.

And Edna, we always appreciate your incredible
spirit, wisdom, and wit.

Mazal Tov on assuming the best job in Jewish
organizational governance - Past President!

Dan and Jennifer Loew Mendelson

Inventor

Congratulations to all of the
honorees and MAZAL TOV Edna!

Doug Lachance and Micah Salb

Time Traveler

Mazal tov to the Purim Ball Honorees and
Todah Rabah to all Milton teachers and staff
who educate and nurture our children!

Nancy & Jon Cutler

Time Traveler

Mazel Tov to all the honorees!

Thank you Edna, Maia, Rachel, and the Middle
School Judaics Team for your significant and
meaningful contributions to our school
and community!

Pete and Rachel Federowicz

Time Traveler

Mazal tov to all the award winners, and especially our dear friends Edna and Maia! Your devotion to the school has been extraordinary and exemplary. Thank you and we love you!

--- Kinney, Scott, Matthew,

Adina, Jacqueline, and Gideon

Time Traveler

Congratulations to all of the honorees and thank you to the Middle School Judaics team for your passion,
compassion, dedication and creativity!

Warmly,

Lucy, David, Gabriella, Molly and Caleb

Kurtzer-Ellenbogen

Time Traveler

Congratulations and Mazel Tov
to the Honorees!

James and Rachel Loeffler

Time Traveler

Congratulations and Mazel Tov
to the Honorees!

Miriam Achtenberg & Michael Morse

Time Traveler

Congratulations and Mazel Tov
to the Honorees!

Sarah Charles and Noah Phillips

Time Traveler

Mazel Tov to all of the
honorees on this
well-deserved recognition!

Becky and Matt Price

Time Traveler

Mazel Tov, Edna and Maia on this
well-deserved honor!

Thank you for all your dedication and work to
keep Milton the amazing community it is.

With admiration for you and all you do,

Cinthia and Horacio Rozanski

Friend

Congrats to 8th graders for
an amazing Milton career!

Joshua Wilkenfeld & Rachel Bergstein

Friend

Mazel tov to the honorees,
and thank you for your service
and commitment to the
Milton community!

Deb and Uri Bilek

Friend

Congratulations and Mazel Tov
to the Honorees!

Ellen Nissenbaum and Jeffrey Colman

Friend

Mazel Tov to all of the
honorees on this
well-deserved recognition!

Andrew and Sara Dauber

Friend

Congratulations and Mazel Tov
to the Honorees!

Brian and Jenny Gelfand

Friend

Mazel Tov to all of the
honorees on this
well-deserved recognition!

Katie, Jon, Jojo and Tali Hyman

Friend

Mazel Tov to all of the
honorees on this
well-deserved recognition!

Sarah & David Horowitz

Friend

Mazal Tov to Edna, Maia, and
all the honorees!

We are so grateful for all
that you do for Milton.

Chani Bloom & Nate Lesser

Friend

Congratulations and Mazel Tov
to the Honorees!

Julie & Cal Newport

Friend

Congratulations and Mazel Tov
to the Honorees!

Perl-Goldman Family

Friend

Mazel Tov to all of the
honorees on this
well-deserved recognition!

Joshua and Nicole Rosenthal

Friend

Mazel Tov to Edna and Maia on
this honor!

Thank you for all of you have
given to Milton!

Alisa and Daniel Schwartz

Friend

Mazel Tov to all of the
honorees on this
well-deserved recognition!

Sarah and Ben Shapiro

Friend

Thank you and Mazel Tov to
Edna, Maia, Rachel and the
Middle School Judaics Team for
your service to our amazing
school and community!

David and Jennifer Stier

Friend

Mazal tov to the honorees on
this well-deserved honor!

Szubin Family

Friend

Edna, Thank you for the grace in which you
did much heavy lifting while leading us
through historic times at Milton.

We are now stronger because of the remarkably
successful partnerships you build.

We are grateful for your commitment and
investment in our Milton community over
the years.

Steve & Sarah Fertig Trauben

PS-We could not have asked for a better 'buddy'!

Friend

Thank you to all of the
wonderful teachers and staff
who take care of and teach our
our children!

Allison & Dan Turner

Mazal Tov

Congratulations, Edna.

A well deserved honor!

Andres Abril

Mazal Tov

Maia, Your dedication to the MILTON
community is an inspiration!

Thank you for all you do to help
MILTON thrive.

With love and appreciation,

Emily Berman & Rachel Federowicz

MPA Co-Presidents

Mazal Tov

Mazel Tov, Rachel Brandenburg.

You are an amazing niece and cousin.

We are so proud of you!

Love Aunt Naomi and Cousin Stefanie

Naomi & Stefanie Brown

Mazal Tov

Mazel Tov to all the 2023 Honorees!

We are grateful to the school's founders and to all who have carried MILTON/JPDS forward for future generations.

Special thanks to all our faculty for bringing creativity and challenge to the classroom & for seeing and lifting every child.

And congratulations to our friend Edna. May our families remain connected throughout the generations!

Laurie and Dan Brumberg

Mazal Tov

To Rachel (and the whole Brandenberg family):

You and so many JPDS alumni make us so
optimistic about the future and so grateful
for our shared past.

From the Cohen-Kenen Family

(Ken, Joanne, Zach and Ilan)

Mazal Tov

Edna, a champagne toast for
Champaign memories.

We're all so proud of you.

the Einhorns

Mazal Tov

Edna and Maia, your tireless work on behalf
of the Milton community has enriched us all.

Thank you for everything you have done to keep
Milton an open and caring community that we
are all proud of.

Susan Schatten and Jonathan Epstein

Mazal Tov

Kol Hakavod to Edna and the other honorees
for your leadership and service to this
wonderful school!

David Weil and Rachel Friedberg

Mazal Tov

Rachel, You've come a long way since your
JPDS days!

Mazel tov on this well-deserved recognition of
your accomplishments!

A toast to our family friendship of so many
years!

Sol, Nina, Tamar, DW, Ariel, Aliza,
David, and Elana

Mazal Tov

Mazal tov to Edna, Maia and Rachel! We are grateful for and inspired by your extraordinary dedication, fearless leadership, grace and service to the community. Yasher koach to the talented and creative middle school Judaics team on this special honor! A heartfelt thank you to MILTON's faculty and staff! We are grateful to each of you for the countless ways you contribute to MILTON students and families, including our own.

With admiration and appreciation,

Ronit, Sig, Lilli and Emma Greenstein Libowitz

Mazal Tov

Thank you Edna, Maia and the other
honorees for your leadership and service.

You are an inspiration!

Daphna Berman & Moshe Horowitz

Mazal Tov

Thank you ALL for your dedication to Milton
and your work to keep Milton growing
and thriving.

A shout out to Rachel Brandenburg for being a
prize student and a tribute to her
wonderful parents!

Susan and Rabbi Saul Koss

Mazal Tov

Mazal tov to the
amazing honorees!

We appreciate all you do for
our Milton community.

David, Yvonne, Ari, and Daphna

Pincus/ White Family

Mazal Tov

Edna, Maia, and Rachel - thank you for your

leadership and your partnership in building
this amazing school and community!

Mishkan Project Team - Excellence in teaching
and purposeful creativity are alive and well
at MILTON!

Deborah - may your leadership continue to be a
source a strength for MILTON, its faculty, and
its families.

Mazal tov and much love,

Naomi Reem and Ronen Gilat

Mazal Tov

Kol Hakavod to the honorees!

Mazel Tov, Edna, for your leadership in
service to the school.

Rachel, what a joy it is to honor your achievements!

L'dor Vador With Love and Admiration,

Julie Fisher, Dan Shapiro, Liat,
Merav, and Shira

Mazal Tov

Mazel tov and best wishes to this year's

Purim Ball honorees!

With warmest regards,

Sonia and Van Shron
Grandparents of Miriam ('15) and Nat ('25)

Mazal Tov

Mazal tov to all
the honorees!

Congratulations Maia!

Samantha and Greg Shron

Mazal Tov

Mazel Tov to
Rachel Brandenburg!

Jerry & Naomi Snider

Mazal Tov

Mazal tov to Maia Magder on a
job well done.

Dad and Susan

Ben and Liz

Mazal Tov

Congratulations and Mazel Tov to
the Honorees!

Especially to Rachel Brandenburg for all her
wonderful accomplishments!

Sharon Wilkes and Robert Kinberg

Mazal Tov

Mazel Tov to all of the
honorees on this
well-deserved recognition!

Andrea and Ariel Wolf

Name Listing

Denise Gershowitz

Judy Itkin & Irving Greenberg

Rabbi Corey and Jenny Ackerman Helfand

Marci & Darren Klugman

Litwin Berkley Family

Rinny & Len Yourman

MILTON Fund Donor Circles

Thank you to everyone who has given to the MILTON Fund this year!

Special thanks to our 2021-22 and 2022-23 leadership and endowment donors.

MILTON Fund Donor Circles

Thank you to everyone who has given to the MILTON Fund this year!

Special thanks to our 2021-22 and 2022-23 leadership and endowment donors.

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Thank you for such a great year
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We would like to thank you for being such wonderful and caring teachers. Your enthusiasm and love of learning are contagious. We've loved learning about countries in LASS, our neighborhoods in Hebrew, and character studies in the parshas we have learned. Thank you for all that you do.

Love,
The 2022-2023 4th grade class and their families

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To our Wonderful 5th Grade Teachers:

We love what we do everyday in 5th grade;

From our class projects to all of the friendships we've made.

Thank you for teaching us about the American Revolution;

Luckily the Boston tea party didn't cause too much pollution!

The Colonial Village was such a blast;

Those silversmiths and apothecaries were blasts from the past.

In math we learn how to convert and round;

in science we learn where electrons are found.

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Thank you, our teachers, for all that you do;

We have loved 5th grade because of you!

Love, All of the 5th Grade Students

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Huge thanks to the 2022-2023 Sixth Grade teaching team...
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... for helping our students flourish in their first year of middle school, and building their sense of wonder, community, and understanding about everything from our ancient traditions and civilizations to the science and culture of today.

With love and appreciation from the families of the 55 (!) of us:
Ariel, Oren, Adi, Keren, Lila, Emma, Max, Delilah, Moses, Jacob, Shaya, Noam G, Zachary, Evy, Eden H, Natalie, Elijah, JoJo, Yael, Aviva, Rebecca, Eiden, Ethan, Caleb, Gabriel, Harriet, Danny, Ezra, Noah, Anna, Alana, Riva, Ami, Nadia, Shyli, Amalia, Dalia, Noam P, Henry, Devin, Micah, Phoebe, Arthur, Eden S-G, Nat, Gabey, Dylan, Shira, Sam,

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You're passionate. And it shows.

Thank You and Kol HaKavod!
From your grateful students and their families:
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The 8th grade students and parents would like to thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

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We will miss all of you next year!

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Now we have our sights on the great beyond, consulting on trips to Mars!
We are all growing in so many different ways - thank you for everything you do to help us to discover that it's ok to make mistakes, there is no such thing as perfect, that we can learn anything with practice, and that school is a place where we are joyful.

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Thank you for being the best teachers. We love you all!

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