Ad Journal | Solomon Schechter School of Long Island Gala 2024

Congratulations to

Ofra Hiltzik, Assistant Head of School
Alumnus Jonathan Chariton
and our excellent retiring teachers,

Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton

Each one of you has been very important to the success of
the Schechter School of Long Island.

You reflect the best of the importance of and

commitment to a Jewish Day School education.

May you continue to be leaders for others
no matter where your life journeys take you.

Diane and Howard Wohl

Mazel Tov to our Esteemed Honorees!

Thank you for your contribution to our community and for
the hard work and dedication you have shown for the

Schechter School of Long Island!

It has been a remarkable year full of highs and lows.

May the 2024-2025 school year (and beyond!) bring us only the
highest highs, blessings for our children, and health and peace
for our people here, in Israel, and around the world.

Stephanie & Scott Harris, Proud Parents of Schechter Students
Lila Harris (Class of '28), Zachary Harris (Class of '31), Ava
Harris (Class of '33), & Mia Harris (Class of '35)

Mazal Tov and thank you to all the honorees.

Ofra - thank you for your hard work for our beloved Schechter.

We don't know where we would be without your continued dedication and tireless work.

To our retired teachers, Ms. Lorber and Ms. Stanton - thank you on behalf of all the
children you helped educate at Schechter. You have left a lasting impact.

To Jonathan, thank you for helping connect our alumni in a time of crisis.
Thank you for supporting our homeland. Thank you to all the Schechter faculty, board members and donors who understand the continued importance of a Jewish
education and creating the next generation of Jewish leaders.

Thank you Ira Kohler (SSLI 2018) for defending our homeland.
And our continued prayers for Omer ben Orna (SSLI 2019) to be released soon.

Dalia Lisker, Ari (MS 1986), Noa (2017), Zoe (2020) and Joshua (2026) Jurmann

Mazel Tov to 2024 Gala Honorees

Ofra Hiltzik

Jonathan Chariton
Keter Shem Tov Award

Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton
Retiring Educators

Rebecca & Morty Schaja

Mazel Tov to all the honorees

and thank you for all you do to educate the children

at the Schechter School of Long Island.

You are very much appreciated.

Charlotte Balsam

Savta of Ariel (2015), Sara (2017) & Noah (2020)

Mazel Tov To All The Honorees

Ofra - thank you for all your years of

dedication and strength - you inspire us.

Ms. Lorber & Ms. Stanton - you have taught us
so much and allowed us to grow.

And thank you Jonathan for everything you
continue to do to support your Alumni.

Thank you for all your dedication and years of
support to the Schechter School of Long Island

Shoshana ('21), Talia ('23), Micah ('26) & Ava ('37) Bidner

Mazel Tov to all of the honorees

who make our school the amazing place it is

The Levi Blau Family

Thank you to all the honorees for your continued dedication to the Schechter School of Long Island.

You understand the importance of a Jewish education
for the next generation of Jewish leaders.

Am Israel Chai

Estera Stawski & Abi Wrobel

Mazel Tov to 2024 Gala Honorees

Ofra Hiltzik

Jonathan Chariton
Keter Shem Tov Award

Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton
Retiring Educators

Samara & Sam Ginzberg

Mazel Tov to Ms. Lorber and Ms. Stanton, your time at our school shines through your students and their successes.

Mazel Tov to Jonathan. You are an inspiration to all.

Thank you for serving in the IDF and bringing our community closer
to share our voice for us and the people of Israel.

Am Yisroel Chai, our school serves as a beacon of light for the
Jewish community. That light shines bright because of our leader and friend. No words could ever thank you enough but knowing we share our vision and core values for our school is a recipe for success,

Mazel Tov Ofra!

Kol Tov

Julie, Jeff, Joshua, Rachel & Sarah Shlefstein

Mazel Tov to our 2024 Honorees

Ofra Hiltzik

You are the heart and soul of our beloved school.

We owe so much to you for the love, guidance and support

you provided to our four children.

Jonathan Chariton

Keter Shem Tov Award

Deborah Lorber and Robin Stanton

Retiring Educators

Our school is so fortunate to have such wonderful volunteers

and top notch faculty.

Ellen & Jay Steinberg

Mazel Tov to Ofra Hiltzik for your steadfast
dedication to and leadership of the Schechter School of Long Island.

Congratulations to Jonathan Chariton on your

contributions and work for SSLI.

Thank you to retiring teachers Robin Stanton and Deborah Lorber for their commitment and excellence in teaching.

The Schor Family & Your Friends at the Treeline Companies

Mazel Tov to All the Honorees!!!

Ofra Hiltzik, thank you for all your years

of leadership at Schechter.

Your commitment towards every student is what makes you
stand out as a leading role model in our community.

Thank you for all your guidance and support throughout the years.

Ms. Lorber and Ms. Stanton, thank you for your hard work and
dedication to all your students. Always going above and beyond.

Enjoy your retirement!

Jonathan Chariton, Thank you for your support and dedication
towards our Schechter community.

Sheri & Ira Balsam

Ariel (Class of 2015) & Didi,

Sara (Class of 2017) & Noah (Class of 2020)

Mazel Tov to 2024 Gala Honorees

Ofra Hiltzik

Jonathan Chariton
Keter Shem Tov Award

Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton
Retiring Educators

Broad Lewis

Congratulations to the honorees!

You have made a tremendous impact in our children's lives!

Thank you!!

And there is no Schechter without Ofra Hiltzik!!!

Mazel Tov and thank you for all your

hardwork and dedication!

The Chernoff Family

Mazal Tov to all the Honorees!

Ofra Hiltzik, thank you for your leadership, commitment, dedication and devotion to the Schechter School of Long Island and to every student who has been educated under its roof. Your tireless leadership, passion for jewish education and love of our children has left a lasting impact on all of our children. Thank you for your guidance and support throughout the years!

Ms. Lorber and Ms. Stanton, thank you for your passion, hard work and dedication to all the students at the Schechter School of Long Island. You helped instill a love of learning and confidence in our children to strive to reach their potential.

Wishing you the best in your retirement!

Jonathan Chariton, thank you for continued support as an alumnus of the Schechter School of Long Island and for reconnecting our many alumni during this most difficult time.

Your actions show the importance of community and that we are stronger together!

A special thank you to Ira Kohler (class of 2018) for your service in the IDF defending Israel, our Jewish Homeland, and Jews all over the world. We are so proud of you!
We continue to pray for the release of Omer Neutra (class of 2019) and all the hostages.
We all must continue to be outspoken and work to Bring Them Home!
Janet, Albert, Julia (Class of 2018) and Ben (Class of 2021) Hakim

Janet & Albert Hakim

Mazel Tov to

Ofra Hiltzik

and to all of the 2024

Schechter School of Long Island Gala Honorees.

We thank you for your leadership, dedication and commitment.

Stu and Bonnie Kotler

Mazel Tov to 2024 Gala Honorees

Ofra Hiltzik

Jonathan Chariton
Keter Shem Tov Award

Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton
Retiring Educators

Tina & Paul Rotstein

To our beloved and fearless leader Ofra Hiltzik:
Mazel Tov on this well-deserved recognition.

It is truly OUR honor to honor YOU for all you do each and every day.

Thank you for your tireless commitment to the mission of our beloved school, to your faculty and parents, and most of all to your students.
May you and Schechter continue to go from strength to strength.

Jonathan Chariton: Mazel Tov on your hard work and dedication to connecting, informing and supporting the Schechter community
during this difficult time. We appreciate you.

To our long time educators Robin Stanton and Deborah Lorber:
Mazel Tov on your retirements. We thank and salute you for your commitment to the highest standards of education in your fields and for teaching and nurturing every child you encountered with excellence.

Rachel, Michael, Tali, Ari & Noah Schor

Ofra - I did not have a full appreciation for your crucial role
at the Schechter School of Long Island

while my own children attended Schechter many years ago.

It was not until I began working closely with you as a Board
member and as Treasurer that I came to realize that you are the
key piece of "magic" that makes Schechter so special.

You do the jobs of three people, at least, and we could not

make our admirable mission a reality without you.

Todah Rabah for all you do, and it is an honor to work with you
to try to develop great, Jewish children.

Jeff & Beth Steinberg

Mazal tov to all the honorees for their tireless efforts.

Ofra, איו מילים

Your inspiration and wisdom have influenced and shaped our children׳s lives. As an administrator, your strong leadership is always tempered with compassion and a love for our children. Your touch can be felt throughout the school at all times.You set high standards for both academic achievement and personal character and our kids benefited from your efforts.

Robin Stanton & Deborah Lorber, you instilled in our children a love of learning

and a belief in their own potential. You were able to spark their imaginations
and ignite their flames of ambition.

You will forever hold a special place in our hearts and your teachings
will leave a long lasting impact on our school.

Jon, thank you for your efforts in pulling the Schechter School of Long Island
community together during these trying times.

With deepest gratitude,

Manda, Lenny, Ariella, Danielle & Alex Kristal

Congratulations Ofra on this distinct honor.

Thank you for all that you do to make the

Schechter School of Long Island all that it is.

The Robertson & Moallem Family

Mazel Tov to all the Wonderful Honorees

May HaShem bless you and protect you

May HaShem shine his countenance upon you
and be gracious to you

May HaShem grant you peace

Michele, Steven, Sylvie, Max, Meir & Sarah Moscovitz

"Teach children the right way to go, and when they are old,

they will not turn away from it." Proverbs 22:6

Mazal Tov to this year's honorees, Ofra Hiltzik, Jonathan Chariton,
Deborah Lorber and Robin Stanton. We are grateful to all of you
for your dedication and commitment to our beloved SSLI.

A special Todah Rabah to our children's devoted, loving and talented teacher for the past 44 years. Ofra, you have been an inspiration to our family since we joined the Schechter community in 1990. We feel so blessed that you, once again, have a special role to play in our grandchildren's Schechter education.

We are very proud of you for your achievements and for this special honor,
and we are eternally grateful for all you have given to our family.
With love,
Vicki & Arthur Perler

Mazal Tov to Ofra for her staunch and continuous commitment to educating our youth over so many years.

The Schechter community is forever grateful for the impact
you have made on the generations to come.

Congratulations to Ms. Stanton and Ms. Lorber, we all have very fond memories of our times together and appreciate the effect you had on our children and so many others.

So sorry we cannot be at the Gala to celebrate with you.

Todah Rabah,

The Canarick Family

This year's honorees include the educators who had

a lasting positive impact on our children

as a result of their time at the

Schechter School of Long Island

and we are so pleased to see them recognized

for their years of dedication and hard work.

We feel particularly grateful to Ofra Hiltzik,

who we have known since we first came to the school
almost 35 years ago, for the incredible energy and love
she brings to educating our children.

Paul & Reva Gajer

MAZEL TOV
TO ALL OUR HONOREES THIS YEAR,

&

MAZEL TOV TO THE

SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND
FOR POSSESSING THE WISDOM AND RESOURCES
TO HAVE SUCH FINE AND INSPIRATIONAL
COMMUNITY LEADERS

Martha & Mark Perlson & Family

Mazel Tov to our esteemed, dedicated and worthy honorees:

Ofra Hiltzik
Jonathan Chariton
Robin Stanton
Deborah Lorber

A sincere thank you to each of you for your incredible
contributions to the Schechter community. Your excellence in your respective fields helps to ensure the continuity of stellar
Jewish & secular education on Long Island.

Thank you for partnering with us

and for forwarding the vital mission of our school.

Ira Kohler, thank you. We are so proud of your service & bravery.
We continue to pray for the safe return of Omer Neutra (Omer ben Orna)

From the 2023-2024 SSLI Board of Trustees

Dear אמא,

Mazal Tov on reaching this momentous milestone!

We love you, and are so proud of you!

Love,

Abba, Yuval, Tamar, Leora, Oren, Ari,
Adee, Jeremy, Ilan, Maya, Noam, Chana, Asaf & Sam

The Hiltzik Family

Mazel Tov to 2024 Gala Honorees

Ofra Hiltzik

Jonathan Chariton

Keter Shem Tov Award

Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton

Retiring Educators

Adhami Family

Congratulations to all of this year's
SSLI Annual Gala honorees
Ofra Hiltzik
Jonathan Chariton
and retired teachers,
Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton

Central Business Systems

The Faculty and Staff of Schechter School of Long Island

Proudly, and with Love, Honor Four Exemplary Schechter Stars

Ofra Hiltzik Our fearless leader and embodiment of Schechter itself. We celebrate your humanity and commitment to enriching the emotional and academic needs

of our students over the past 40 years.

Robin Stanton English Teacher extraordinaire. Generations of students know how to think critically, write clearly, and express themselves empathetically because of you.

Deborah Lorber Schechter's STEM architect. You created the path to science for so many, and also demonstrated the importance of loving and caring

for the planet by being thoughtful and humane.

Jonathan Chariton Schechter alumnus, '02. You honor your Schechter education by living a life filled with purpose, accomplishment, and humility.

Ofra, you continue to lead us into the future. Robin and Deborah, you may have retired from Schechter, but your influence is forever. Jonathan, you inspire today's students to aim high. Four cheers for these four!

Faculty & Staff of the Schechter School of Long Island

Congratulations to this year's honorees

Mazal Tov!

Yasher Koach!

Rabbi Lev & Lisa Herrnson

Mazel Tov to all of the 2024 Honorees

To Ofra Hiltzik

Thank you for all the love, support and guidance

that you have offered my Children and Grandchildren

over the many years that we have been part of the

Schechter School of Long Island Family.

With Respect and Love,

Judi Jurmann

Kol Hakavod OFRA HILTZIK

You are an inspiration to all.

Thank you for your kindness, dedication, love
and friendship.

We are honored to share this night with you.

all our love,

The Kahn Family

Elizabeth, Jeremy, Henry,
Samantha, Asaf, Mikey & Bailey

ושננתם לבניך ודברת בם בשבתך בביתך ובלכתך בדרך ובשכבך ובקומך

Impress them upon your children. Recite them when you stay at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up.

Ofra, you exemplify every aspect of this pasuk. You impress these words on every student with your passion, commitment, and individual attention. It is easy for you to "recite them" at the appropriate time because you are at Schechter in the morning and at night, when you are away it is with Schechter, and we are suspicious that you ever go home,
but if you did it would be with Schechter on your mind and in your soul.

Thank you for making the Torah live, our students feel seen,
and Schechter a sanctuary worthy of Hashem.

Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon, Rabbi Steven Conn, Rabbi Jack Dermer, Rabbi Josh Dorsch, Rabbi Jason Fruithandler, Rabbi Joel Levenson, Rabbi Michael Mishkin, Rabbi Eric Rosin, Rabbi Karen Reiss Medwed, Rabbi Kayley Romick, Rabbi Dan Schweber, Rabbi David Siegel, Rabbi Michael Stanger, Rabbi Howard Stecker, & Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal

Mazel Tov & Best Wishes to

Ofra Hiltzik

Esther Schlegel & Jack Moallem

Thank You to Ofra Hiltzik

and Mazel Tov to all Honorees.

With all our love,

Sandi, David, Lee & Samantha,
Rachel & Brendon

Nussbaum Family Foundation

Mazel Tov to 2024 Gala Honorees

Ofra Hiltzik

Jonathan Chariton
Keter Shem Tov Award

Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton
Retiring Educators

Mazal Tov to all the honorees,

and especially to

Ofra Hiltzik

who personally serves as the foundation stone
upon which the entire operation rests

and whose contribution
to the Schechter School of Long Island

is beyond mere words.

Martin & Joan Cohen

Shelter Rock Jewish Center

With deep gratitude to the honorees
for your commitment, dedication & your tireless work for the enhancement
of the Jewish community!

תודה תודה תודה איזה יופי
Rena & Andrew Goodman & Gang

It is our absolute pleasure and privilege to
recognize and support Ofra Hiltzik,
truly the heart of the

Schechter School of Long Island

for over 40 years!

Kol Hakavod for this most well deserved honor!

Jason, Judy, Jordan, Jacob & Joel Katz
Mark, Corie, Max, Sara & Anna Solasz

Mazel Tov to All the Honorees!

Thank you for everything you've done for the
community and for the everlasting impact
you've had on the Samuels family!

Jonathan, Barbara, Harry, Rachel
& Joshua Samuels

The Silvera Family humbly

extends a donation

to the Schechter School of Long Island,

in recognition of Toby R. Silvera's

Kindergarten graduation and with deep

appreciation for the guidance

provided by her teachers,

Dorit and Mrs. Post.

Mazel Tov, Kol Hakavod, & Thank You
to all the well deserving honorees!

Ofra, there are not enough words to say Todah Rabah for your tireless dedication and meaningful impact to our beloved Schechter Community throughout the years.

So many lives have been immeasurably enriched
by your wise loving influence and leadership.

Thank you for being part of our L' Dor Va Dor.

With much love and gratitude,

Donna, Ken, Evan (2007), Alana, Hannah, Jonah,
Adam (2010), Vita, & Arielle (2016) Stein

AIMÉE AND BRAM WEBER

WISH TO EXTEND OUR MOST SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS

AND DEEPEST APPRECIATION TO

THE 2024 SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND

GALA HONOREE

OFRA HILTZIK

RETIRING EDUCATORS

DEBORAH LORBER AND ROBIN STANTON

AND KETER SHEM TOV AWARDEE

JONATHAN CHARITON

FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO OUR BELOVED SCHECHTER SCHOOL

Congratulations to our Schechter family's Ima.

An integral part of every student's academic
and personal time at Schechter, Ofra knows how to uplift

you higher when you are doing well, and is there to catch you if you are falling behind. Always putting the school's needs first.

Mazal Tov to Ms. Stanton and Ms. Lorber who were simply the best teachers. Creating a mix of discipline and engaging conversations in class, or finding creative and fun ways to learn science and engineering.
They both took an interest and were supportive and attentive to our needs.

We thank you for your sense of humor, the exciting lessons, for exposing us to great works of literature, and to different worlds and perspectives.
You responded to our work with respect, sensitivity and seriousness and molded us into critical thinkers and empathetic people.

All our love!

Noam (2010), Yuval (2013), Yael (2018), Yoram & Anat Yossefy

Congratulations and Mazal Tov to all the honorees
for this well-deserved recognition.

Ofra, your dedication to our school and our children is unparalleled.
Thank you for your tireless commitment to every aspect that is Schechter and your contribution to building the next generation of young
Jewish leaders of the future. You are truly an inspiration!

To our dedicated educators Robin Stanton and Deborah Lorber: we would like to express our utmost appreciation for the high-standard education you provided to our children. We wish you all the best
in this next chapter of your life. We miss you already.

Jonathan Chariton, Mazal Tov on your Keter Shem Tov Award.
Thank you for all your numerous contributions.

Lavi, Mikey, Elaine & Joe Benlevi

Mazal Tov to the Honorees.

Love,

Dana, Stuart,

Greg & Layna Botwinick

Ofra,

Congratulations - You Are the Best!

Peter & Melanie Ginsberg
Kerre Ginsberg

Ofra Hiltzik

You Have Inspired Our Kids,

Our Family, The Solomon Schechter Community

and Beyond and We Will Always Be Grateful

Mazel Tov to All the Honorees

Nancy & Steven Goldstein

Matthew, Rebecca & Jordana

Today, we gather with immense joy and pride to honor Jonathan Chariton.

His unwavering passion and steadfast commitment to the Friends of the IDF, Israel and the Solomon Schechter community, illuminate our hearts and inspire us all. In a world often bewildering and uncertain, Jonathan stands as a beacon of exemplary leadership.

His integrity, humility and boundless generosity towards his family, friends and community set a standard that we greatly admire. Jonathan, your dedication brings immeasurable joy and pride to your wife, children, siblings, parents, nieces, nephews and the entire family.

Your achievements fill our hearts with unparalleled nachas, a feeling of deep satisfaction and delight. Tonight, as we celebrate your well deserved honor we extend our heartfelt congratulations. Your remarkable contributions enrich not only our lives,

but also the very fabric of our community. Thank you, Jonathan, for being a source of inspiration and for embodying the values we hold dear.

Mazel Tov!

Love,

Mom, Dad, Joelle, Jordan, Anat, Jared, Remy, Colbie, Heath, Palmer, Lily,
Aunt Gayle, Uncle Steven, Jaclyn, Justin, Andrea, Brett & Nick

Yasher Koach, Ofra!

We thank you for your dedication and devotion
to the students and families of the

Schechter School of Long Island for over 40 years.

We particularly appreciate the guidance and
support you provided to our sons.

Their current success can be traced directly
to your involvement in their lives so many years ago.

With love,

Robin and Howard Guzik

Ofra, we cannot thank you enough for your unbounded

support over the last many years. Your dedication to the school, to the students, and in particular to our kids is incredibly

amazing and incredibly moving.

There are no words to adequately describe our much we appreciate
the countless support you have shown us. We cannot thank you enough.

From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you the deepest mazal tov
and the deepest of thanks.

And...

Mazal Tov to the other honorees.

Your support of our school and community has been extraordinary.

Robin & David Hauser

Mazel Tov to Ofra Hiltzik on such a

well deserved honor for being one of the pillars of the
Schechter School of Long Island for decades.

Kol Hakavod to all of the Honorees!

Lori, Steven, Jessica & Ari Kantorowitz

B"H
Congratulations to all of the honorees

but in particular to Ofra who fearlessly leads our school.

May we grow from strength to strength in forging the next generation of proud Zionists.

"The more we enlighten others,
the brighter our own path becomes."

- Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook

Kimberly, Josh, and Jacob Levin

Mazel Tov!

Love,

The Marcus Family

Mazal tov to all the honorees on this well deserved honor.

To Ofra, you are the heart, soul, and force of the school.

Your presence is felt in every aspect of the school.

We are in awe of everything you do for Schechter and cannot
thank you enough. My children are better because of all you do.

Thank you, we love you.

Ms. Stanton and Ms. Lorber, thank you for your many years of
dedication to Schechter and creating wonderful programming
from which my children benefit.

Jon, what an impact you've had on the Schechter population in such a short time. During the most tragic time in our lives, you pulled us together and created a wonderful group from which we all support
he cause of the Jewish people and Israel.

Thank you again to all the honorees for your impact on Schechter.

Asael, Michelle, Alina, Tatianna & Sammy Meir

Congratulations to Ofra

and all the honorees!!!

Our family is honored and grateful to have
Ofra as a mentor and a

great leader of our school!

Mastaneh & Ryan Pedram

Mazel Tov to 2024 Gala Honorees

Ofra Hiltzik

Jonathan Chariton
Keter Shem Tov Award

Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton
Retiring Educators

Plainview Jewish Center

Mazel Tov to the Honorees!!!

You exemplify what it means to educate with
love and care and we are grateful that our
children were two of the many beneficiaries!

Joyce, Gerry, Erica & Alec Rubin

Chariton - We are not surprised that you are being honored tonight because you have been fighting diligently for what is right since 2001, when you lobbied the Schechter administration to continue allowing us to wear pajama pants to school. Although it is hard to top that memorable achievement, you continue to amaze us with all you have built since,
including your beautiful family, deep friendships, and successful career-all while
bringing that same brand of thoughtfulness and humor to everything you do.

From 1 Barbara Lane to 27 Cedar Swamp Road, down the street past NAPA
to the Annex and all the way to Eretz Yisrael and back again,

you have always led with passion, dedication and respect.
We are proud to call you one of our own.

Mrs. Hiltzik - Todah Rabah for being the backbone of our beloved school for so long. Your dedication to Schechter, your love for your students, and your firm but gentle nudges ("sheket!") have shaped all of us and every student who has passed through Schechter's halls.

The SSLI HS Class of 2002

Dear Ofra,

The true guardians of a community are the teachers.

(Jerusalem Talmud Chagigah 1:7)

MAZAL TOV upon receiving this well-deserved honor!

Suzi & Lenny

Mazel Tov Ofra Hiltzik

on this most deserving honor

and for all your hard work at and for the
Schechter School of Long Island

and for the community!!!

Mazel Tov to Jonathan Chariton, Deborah Lorber
& Robin Stanton!

Robin Muss, Jordan & Temima Abada,
Zachary & Mathew Abada

Dear Ofra & Chariton,

In our eyes and our lives, you two have a

surprising amount in common.

You have been like family for as long as we can remember.

You are fiercely passionate, loyal, and dedicated.

You make us laugh.

And you both talk your way through minyan.

We are very lucky to have known you both since we were literally children, and to have shared so many simchas together -

including this wonderful celebration today.

With love,

The Rotstein Kids

Mazel Tov to our most deserving honorees!

Ofra, Deborah, & Robin, our school continues to be a beacon of educational excellence thanks to you and all of your incredible efforts! כל הכבוד

Jonathan, thank you for stepping up at such a critical time
and showing our communities what it means to be a
Schechter School of Long Island Alum!

The Tannenbaum Family

Amy & Peter

Rachel (SSLI 2012),

Maxine (SSLI 2015) & Sion Aronoff (GOA 2015)

Thank You to

Ms. Hiltzik, Ms. Lorber & Ms. Stanton!

Rosalind & William Wertheim

Thank you for all your dedication

and hard work throughout the years.

We greatly appreciate you.

All our love,

The Yakoby Family

MAZEL TOV TO OUR HONOREES

AMAZING, TALENTED, CARING, GENEROUS

THEY ARE THE BEST ROLE MODELS
OUR SCHOOL COULD HAVE

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU'VE GIVEN TO THE

SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND

RONNIE & ELLIOT ZOLIN

Mazal Tov Ofra on this much deserved honor.

We are so appreciative of all you do for us
both in front of and behind the scenes.

You have shaped our school in numerous ways
and we are grateful how Schechter allows us to blossom.

Ofra, you are the guiding light of Schechter
and we, the student body, grow from it.

Todah Rabbah,

From The 2nd Grade Class of 2024

Ofra,

Thank you for your unwavering commitment
to the Schechter School of Long Island,
its mission, and our children.

We are forever grateful for your dedication.

Love,

5th Grade Families

Ofra - we're grateful for your 40+ years of
service to our school and community.

Your support and love have left a lasting impact.

You've inspired and nurtured us,

fostering excellence and kindness.

With love,

7th Grade Students & Families

Ofra, thank you for your 40+ years
of hard work and dedication.

Your role in the school cannot be defined.

Your touch can be felt throughout in our education, social development, and management of epidermis coverage.

We cannot express our gratitude for your
complete commitment to Schechter and our student body.

All our affection,

9th Grade Class

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Debra Lorber for receiving this distinguished accolade.

The Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE) takes pride in delivering a comprehensive STEAM curriculum across 209 Jewish Day schools throughout the nation.

As a pioneering educator within the CIJE network,
Debra Lorber has exemplified outstanding leadership and dedication. Her invaluable contribution to the education of thousands of students and her pivotal role in the advancement of our network are deeply appreciated.

The CIJE Team

Four Honorees, Four Heroes,
Four Unique Contributors,

all so deserving of our
love, respect, and thanks.

Dr. Cindy & Moti Dolgin

Mazel Tov to all the honorees on this well deserved honor!

Ofra: Thank you for working tirelessly to make the Schechter School of Long Island
the wonderful, nurturing place it is. Your dedication to the school

and its community is inspirational.

Ms. Stanton: Thank you for giving each of my children the tools they needed to learn and thrive. You were an engaging and wonderfully creative teacher, and you made an incredible impact on all of your students. You are missed!

Ms. Lorber: My fellow Obie! Your love of all things science was infectious. Thank you for being such an excellent teacher and resource for Schechter students.
Can't wait to meet up with you down South.

Jonathan: Thank you for everything you've done to keep Israel safe and for your work as an admin in the Schechter community WhatsApp chat. Wonder which is more challenging....

Fay, Kenny, Gabriel (2020), Meira (2022) & Ariel (2025) Duftler

Mazel tov to all the honorees with a special
shout out to Jonathan Chariton
"It is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are
you at liberty to neglect it..."

(pirkei avot 2:16)

Mazel Tov Ofra!

You have never shied away from doing
any of the work when it came to the

Schechter School of Long Island

May you continue to go מחיל לחיל in good health always

Love,

Mindy and Myron

Mazal Tov to Ofra Hiltzik on this
well-deserved honor.

Thank you for all that you do for the
Schechter School of Long Island!

Dorie & Mark Fridman

In honor of my friend Lewis Broad.

Your friendship has made a lifelong

impact on my daughter.

Baruch Dayan Ha Emet

Jay Broad,

may your memory be for a blessing.

Mark Ginsberg

Thank you for all of your efforts for the

Schechter School of Long Island

Lynne & Arnie Gordon

Mazel Tov Ofra

Lynn & Arnold Gordon

L'Chayim Schechter!

We would have loved to
celebrate our special honorees
in person with all of you!

Nic, Maya, Noa, Allen & Lis Jeremias

I heard the phrase "Schechter Blessed" a lot growing up but never understood its meaning until recently. As a Senior in college in the midst of a very stressful job hunt, I did not expect to get an email from Ofra asking for my resumé. She had heard that I was looking for a job and refused to stand by and watch one of her "babies" struggle. She is really that kind and thoughtful. It isn't just Ofra that makes the Schechter community a blessing - the same can be said of the entire staff and faculty, even those no longer at Schechter.

Just last week, when a storm stranded me in a North Carolina airport, Gala honoree Deborah Lorber picked me up, brought me to her house and took me out to breakfast before my flight left the next day....and Ms. Lorber had never actually been my teacher! I jokingly asked, "is this what Schechter blessed actually means?" Upon reflection, it was just a small example of what that really means. My sister Noa had a similar experience during her Gap year in Israel, having been welcomed into the Israeli home of a former Head of School during Rosh Hashanah. Noa extends a message of gratitude for the times Ofra brought her into her office to help talk her through the struggles & anxieties of High School.

Schechter has guided me and built me into the woman I am today. I don't know where I would be without the Schechter Community and I never want to live in a world without it.

There is no other place where people really care about you the way students and alumni are cared for at Schechter.
Zoe Jurmann

Mazel Tov to Ofra Hiltzik!

You are the heart and soul of this very
special school and we are so grateful for
everything you do to enrich the community.

With love and appreciation,

Amy, Dan & Mia Kamensky

Mazel Tov to

Ms. Hiltzik & Ms. Stanton,

and all of the honorees for all

of their hard work and dedication

to this amazing community!

Adam & Sabrina Katz

Mazel Tov to Ms. Stanton and Ms. Hiltzik!

It's been a few years since my Schechter days
but I am forever grateful to both of you and
the rest of my teachers for the very best
education I could have asked for,
and for the wonderful memories.

Mrs. Hiltzik, I'm sorry about all the times
you had to ask me to be quiet during tefilah!

Eytan Kurshan

For Ofra and Jonathan, Mazel Tov!

You are special people who

make a difference in people's lives.

Love,

Susan Pavane

In honor of Ofra, a teacher's teacher!

תלמוד תורה כנגד כולם

כל הכבוד!

Sandy Pensak

Mrs. Hiltzik, I couldn't be more proud of

you receiving this honor.

Your dedication at Schechter continues to
influence myself and thousands of students.

Thank you for paving the way for
future generations.

I will always be grateful for the time and
effort you put into teaching me -

and dealing with my shenanigans!

Jacob Perler

Mazel Tov!

With love and pride,
Doda Diana

To my adopted Israeli mother (and mentor)

Ofra Hiltzik

and to two of the best teachers I've ever met

Ms. Lorber and Ms. Stanton

Thank you for everything

B'Yedidut,

Rabbi Josh

Our family is proud to honor such inspiring

individuals who have contributed greatly to
the Schechter School of Long Island community

and instilled in our daughters Jewish values

that will last a lifetime.

Ginger, Jonathan,

Eliana, Sivana & Natalia Schulman

Mazel Tov to 2024 Gala Honorees

Ofra Hiltzik

Jonathan Chariton
Keter Shem Tov Award

Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton
Retiring Educators

Richard & Arlene Sirlin

Mazel Tov to the Honorees of the SSLI Gala.

Thank you for your devotion
to the school and its students.

Sincerely,

Robin & Philip Spencer

& Family

From the Schechter School of Long Island Class of 2014
on the occasion of our

ten year high school reunion,

we wish all of the honorees a hearty
Mazal Tov!

SSLI Class of 2014

Josh (class of '09) & Rachel (class of '11) Tallis,

with their sister Melissa & mother Carol,

extend heartfelt congratulations to the honorees.

Their wisdom, caring, and guidance were
essential to fostering the adults we are today.

Thank you for your immense contributions to
the Schechter School of Long Island community.

Josh, Rachel, Melissa & Carol Tallis

Congratulations to all the honorees

for their outstanding devotion.

Teachers par excellence!

Ofra, you will always be our Schechter angel.

Much love,

Stewart, Genia, Alexander, Benjamin & Isaac

צדק צדק תרדוף

It is our responsibility to chase justice.

The idea is that this is meant to be a life of hard work, striving for
each individual to be treated fairly and equally.

Ofra, you exemplify this truth from the moment you wake up until the moment you don't actually go to sleep. You know that true justice comes from a new generation that is loved enough to feel confident in taking risks, knowledgeable enough to know who they are, and empowered to always strive for growth. You, as the judges discussed in Parashat Shoftim, know that each individual deserves your attention and care and you live that each day
as you go from one person to another, solving problems and showing your love.
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for us at Schechter.

Thank you to you and of course thank you to our other honorees, Jonathan Chariton, Deborah Lorber & Robin Stanton for making SSLI such a special place.

Jason, Jessie, Liba, Micah, & Hadar

For all the students you've helped
and loved and for all the students

whose hearts you have touched,

we celebrate your special day!!!

Marsha & Carl Wand

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