Gala 2025: Hakarat Hatov
Gala 2025: Hakarat Hatov
With gratitude and thanksgiving to San Diego Hebrew Day School and our Jewish community for being our partners in raising our children here.
Rabbi Simcha Weiser
Gala 2025: Hakarat Hatov
Celebrating the
Gayle Klusky Faculty Initiative
Established in 2024
Gayle Klusky Faculty Initiative
Established in 2024
The Gayle Klusky Faculty Initiative elevates and supports the educators at San Diego Hebrew Day.
By fostering strong, compassionate relationships among educators, focusing on teacher well-being, and underwriting professional development, the initiative directly enhances the quality of education each student receives.
Gala 2025: Hakarat Hatov
We Recognize the
Arnold and Victoria Kisch Endowment Fund
Established in 2024
by Arnold I. Kisch and Victoria L.J. Kisch
To strengthen the bond between San Diego Hebrew Day School ("SDHDS") and the religious Zionist movement in Israel through education and personal behavior.
Gala 2025: Hakarat Hatov
We are grateful to the
Estate of Raphael and Kitty Silverman (z'l)
for Underwriting Gala 2025
Gala 2025: Hakarat Hatov
Isaac Ax-Keating - Isaac Beraha - Ines Boniske -
Asher Breskin - Golda Broudy - Maya Caplan -
Anael Dimenstein - Simon Factor - Aaron Ferry -
Mila Gordon - Adin Hepner - Oshri Lugasi -
Tahel Parsha - Joshua Rappoport - Adina Snyder -
Nava Weiser - Gaia Zanani
Gala Champion: Dor L' Dor
Gala Champion: Dor L' Dor
In Loving Memory of Kitty and Raphael Silverman
זיכרונם לברכה
With deep love and enduring respect, we
honor the memory of our beloved
parents, Kitty and Raphael,
devoted supporters of Jewish education and proud champions of our community.
Their unwavering commitment to Torah
values, education, and the future of the
Jewish people was evident in every facet
of their lives. Through their generosity,
wisdom, and boundless hearts, they
helped strengthen this school and touched countless lives. May their legacy continue to inspire, and may their memory be a blessing for all who follow in their footsteps.
With gratitude and love,
Deborah and Maxwell Brookler & Family Dorit and Philip Silverman & Family
Gala Builder
Thank you Rabbi Weiser for ensuring that thousands of Jewish boys and girls were able to receive a meaningful Jewish education over the past four decades. The seeds that you and Betty, z'l, planted have created a forest of trees that will continue to spread Torah and goodness for generations.
Zachary and Sigalit Dimenstein and family
Gala Builder
We are grateful for the support you have given our children, and we wish Rabbi Weiser much luck in this new chapter of his life.
Gavin, Cheryl, Jacob, Ilan, and Gila Horn
Gala Builder
Mazel Tov, Rabbi Weiser, on your tremendous years of service. Your unwavering passion for Jewish education and deep commitment to community truly stand out.
Through your dedication, you have nurtured generations of passionate and committed Jews-a legacy that is nothing short of extraordinary. Your impact will continue to inspire and strengthen our community for years to come.
Heidi Gantwerk, President and CEO
David Bark, Board Chair
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Mazal Tov Rabbi Weiser on 43 years of dedication and service. It is an honor to celebrate you and Rebbetzin Weiser a'h for your lifelong commitment and indelible impact on a generation of inspired Jewish leaders.
With heartfelt appreciation to the exceptional educators: Gold Hummingbirds, Morah Judit and Morah Liraz; First Grade, Morah Ronit and Mrs. Pink, and sweet butterflies, Susha and MG.
Mazal Tov Rabbi Gieger on a tremendous first year as Head of School. We look forward to the next exciting chapter under your leadership.
Thank you Moises Eilemberg for six tireless and dedicated years as President. You leave big shoes to fill.
With gratitude,
Miriam and Jason,
Brenner, Khaia, and Aria Belsky
Gala Chai
Dear Rabbi Weiser, It is impossible to express in words the gratitude we feel to you and Betty (a'h) for all you have done for our family and the Jewish community in San Diego. The fact that multiple generations of our family and extended family have a strong Jewish education is due to you and the incredible Hebrew Day School that you have created. We feel so blessed that you and Hebrew Day have been part of our lives for so many years. Yasher Koach for all your amazing efforts, and for creating the foundational pillar of Jewish education in San Diego. Your impact is truly immeasurable, and will be felt for generations to come.
With gratitude and love, Abe, Pam, Benjamin, and Yael Broudy
Gala Chai
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Congregation Adat Yeshurun joins in tribute to honor Mrs. Betty Weiser A'H and Rabbi Simcha Weiser, along with Rabbi Geiger, Rabbi Ertel, Rabbi Michaels, and the hard working Judaic and Secular teachers of Hebrew Day. Thank you for continuing to provide a stable Torah education for our community's children!
We also wish Mazel Tov to all of the graduates at San Diego Hebrew Day School class of 5785! We are so proud of you, and we wish a special Mazel Tov to our graduates from Adat Yeshurun:
Isaac Ax-Keating Anael Dimenstein Simon Factor Joshua Rappoport
May this be the first of many great accomplishments to come as you develop into the next stage of your life -- people committed to Torah, its values, and the Jewish people. We look forward to having continued Nachas that we share with each one of your families!
We also wish Mazel Tov to all of the graduates at San Diego Hebrew Day School class of 5785! We are so proud of you, and we wish a special Mazel Tov to our graduates from Adat Yeshurun:
Isaac Ax-Keating Anael Dimenstein Simon Factor Joshua Rappoport
May this be the first of many great accomplishments to come as you develop into the next stage of your life -- people committed to Torah, its values, and the Jewish people. We look forward to having continued Nachas that we share with each one of your families!
Voyager
Mazal tov to Rabbi Simcha Weiser, and to his wife Betty of blessed memory! Your leadership and insight lead our school to great heights. May you always be blessed!
Congratulations to all of the graduates, and especially to our Beth Jacob Families!
With deep appreciation, The Board, Rabbis and Staff, and Beth Jacob community
Voyager
With deep gratitude, we honor Rabbi Simcha & Betty z"l Weiser for their visionary leadership and dedication to vibrant Jewish life and education in San Diego.
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Dear Rabbi Weiser, We are blessed and privileged to have had you teach our sons at Soille Hebrew Day (Ari class of 2010, Daniel class of 2012).
Thank you for all you have contributed to our school and community. And, a special Thank You for honoring Fanny (z'l) over the years.
We wish you continued success and nachas in all that you do.
With love, respect and continued admiration,
The Krasner Family
Krasner Jewelers
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We thank the Jewish
Federation of San Diego for
their generous support of the 2025
8th grade Trip to Israel.
Federation of San Diego for
their generous support of the 2025
8th grade Trip to Israel.
Voyager
Voyager
Chaverim II
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In Memoriam
Tribute to Robert &
Lillie Breitbard
Friends & supporters of San Diego Hebrew Day School. We are proud to present the Breitbard Sportsmanship Award each year in their memory.
In Memoriam
In Tribute to Elaine Chortek
We remember Elaine Chortek (a"h) for her kind and generous nature and her passion for Jewish education. In 2011, Elaine established the Peter Chortek Leadership Award in memory of her husband.
May her memory be an inspiration to all.
In Memoriam
In Tribute to Eilene Cummins
In Memoriam
Remembering Mrs. Sandra Dimenstein a"h
A Hebrew Day Founder and lifelong supporter.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Tribute to Beno and Hadassah Hirschbein ע´ה
In remembering Mr. and Mrs. Hirschbein,
we place before us models of love of Israel
and everything Jewish.
May their memories always be as a blessing.
In Memoriam
Tribute to Mr. Reuben Klamer (a"h)
Mr. Reuben Klamer (z"l) began his involvement in the San Diego Hebrew Day School by teaching our middle school students what it means to be an inventor, how to harness creativity and how to create games that keep people engaged. Reuben was so inspired by the Middot (good character) and potential of our middle school students, he became interested in developing their leadership skills. This led to the creation of the Reuben Klamer 'Game of Life' Leadership Program, which continues to inspire and engage our students.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Tribute to
Morrie & Barbara Steiman (a'h)
Who provided visionary support
Who provided visionary support
and dedicated leadership to develop San Diego Hebrew Day School into what is today
an outstanding Torah institution.
We are proud to have been
their friends and associates
in the difficult early days.
In Memoriam
Tribute to Dr. Charles & Paula Tannen
Dedicators of our Paula Tannen Preschool
Dedicators of our Paula Tannen Preschool
In Memoriam
Tribute to Leonard and Edythe Tessler ע´ה
The Tesslers were long time and visionary supporters of the Hebrew Day School. Our first Scholarship Fund Banquet, held in June 1983 was in honor of Edythe and Leonard Tessler. The Tesslers always took a leadership role in supporting Jewish education. They continue to be missed by all who cherish Torah Education.
The Tesslers were long time and visionary supporters of the Hebrew Day School. Our first Scholarship Fund Banquet, held in June 1983 was in honor of Edythe and Leonard Tessler. The Tesslers always took a leadership role in supporting Jewish education. They continue to be missed by all who cherish Torah Education.
In Memoriam
Tribute to Morton Vogelson (a'h)
San Diego Hebrew Day School is honored to be the recipient of Mr. Vogelson's Legacy Gift. Mr. Vogelson chose to extend his commitment to our school with a Legacy Gift to benefit our Endowment Fund. His vision in providing this perpetual support benefits future generations of San Diego Hebrew Day School students.
"It is my hope that all Jewish children in the San Diego community will grow up as delighted and grateful to be a Jew as I am. To me charity and community are closely linked.
If we don't help each other, who will? The giving of charity is greater than all offerings."
Morton Vogelson
Book of Life
In Memoriam
With gratitude for her devotion to Torah teaching,
and honoring her Memory
Mrs. Betty Weiser a'h
In Memoriam
Tribute to Edith and Abraham Wiseman ע'ה
Their generous legacy continues to provide
Their generous legacy continues to provide
Tuition Assistance
to deserving children every year through the Edith Wiseman Memorial Scholarship Fund held at the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
In Memoriam
Tribute to Leonard and Ruth Zanville (a'h)
Mr. and Mrs. Zanville took it upon themselves to promote, support, and give leadership to Hebrew Day School. In 1971 they dedicated the school's science lab as the Hattie Zanville Memorial Science Laboratory, and each year an award is given honoring the memory of Leonard's mother.
Leonard stated in 1968: "Jewish education places a special emphasis upon wisdom, and Torah education is the wisdom that deals with human life. The San Diego Hebrew Day School has made learning, which is the great ideal of the Jew, a reality for hundreds of Jewish children, and will continue to educate thousands more in the future."
We gratefully acknowledge their generous support and thank Karen and Howard Langfus-for creating the Leonard and Ruth Zanville Scholarship Endowment in memory of their parents.
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