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Transcript of Maimonides Scholarship Tribute Journal
Annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner
TRIBUTE JOURNAL & YEARBOOK
5774 / 2013-2014
Celebrating integrated wholesome education
at the Maimonides School this year on the day
that a divided Jerusalem was reunited
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With Appreciation
and continuing Support to
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
We recognize the accomplishments
of the Administration,
Teachers and Talmidim
Ariella and Avi Losice
Scholarship Page
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This Year in Jerusalem!
Perfect Timing! Our annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner coincides this year
with “Yom Yerushalayim,” the 28th of Iyar which marks the auspicious
anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem in 1967.
We all rise when opening the Holy Ark in the Synagogue, to sing in unison and
proclaim: “Ki Mitziyon…u’Devar Hashem m’Yerushalayim.” Our Maimonides
School is indeed like a “mini Jerusalem” from which words of Torah ripple forth
and emanate to benefit the entire Capital Region Community.
The Hebrew word “Shalem” of “Jerusalem” also means ‘whole and integrated,’
a very fitting description of the wholesome and integrated Jewish and secular
studies offered at Maimonides.
Psalm 122 featured on this journal’s back cover, speaks of David’s joy in going
up to the House of G-d, reflected in our students’ and faculty’s enthusiasm for
coming to school each day with whole-hearted participation & investment.
The same Psalm states “Our feet stood within your gates” as those present at
tonight’s event celebrate within the very walls of this House of Study. And as it
says “for the sake of my brethren and friends” for we are indeed among friends.
In this Jerusalem-themed Journal our student and faculty chose Jerusalem verses
and quotations as photo-captions as we reflect on this year’s school pictures, as
well as a creative imitation of Naomi Shemer’s inspiring “Jerusalem of Gold.”
May all our joint efforts and collective dedication for quality local
Jewish & General Studies education and community building
(as Psalm 122 states: “a built up Jerusalem is like a city united together”)
bring us yet closer to “Next year in Jerusalem!”
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Maimonides Hebrew Day School annually awards the Dr. Morton
Berger Memorial Award to an individual who typifies the character, leadership
and compassion of Dr. Berger.
A leader in the Capital Region’s Jewish community and a nationally
renown psychologist, “Morty” was the husband of Hope, and father to Linda,
Howard and Alan.
Dr. Berger was a founding member of the Hebrew Academy of the
Capital District, a long-time member of Cong. Shomray Torah, active in the
community and an inspiration to many individuals.
Professionally, Dr. Berger was Dean of the Freukauf Graduate School
of Psychology at Yeshiva University and an adjunct professor at Albany Medical
College. He passed away tragically on the 28th of Nissan, 5748 - April 15th,
1988.
Dr. Berger’s achievements and activities were characterized by his
intelligence, insight and compassion. Even though he is no longer with us, his
memory, character and teachings continue to live on with us forever.
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RABBI MOSHE & KAREN MIRSKY
Rabbi Moshe & Karen Mirsky are Maimonides parents for the past
decade. Rabbi Mirsky taught Judaic studies, served on the Board of Education
and Board of Directors and Karen was active in the Parent Association.
Rabbi Moshe and Karen Mirsky served as Rabbi and Rebbitzin of
Congregation Beth Israel of Schenectady for the past ten years. In 2012 they
were awarded the Gemilut Chasadim award at the congregation's annual
dinner. Rabbi Mirsky also served on the Boards of the Jewish Federation of
Northeastern New York, the Schenectady Jewish Community Center and has
served as Vice President of the Capital District Board of Rabbis. He taught at
HACD, JERNY and the Schenectady Midrasha and has served as a Mashgiach
for the Vaad Hakashruth of the Capital District.
Rabbi Mirsky earned his BA in Psychology from Yeshiva University and his
Rabbinical ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of
Yeshiva University. Karen Mirsky served as President of the Beth Israel
Sisterhood and is a member of the Board of Directors of the B'nai Brith. Karen,
who graduated Benjamin N. Cordozo School of Law of Yeshiva University, is an
active member of the Veterans Benefits Committee of the New York State Bar
Association. She is also a licensed real estate agent. She also designed
several Jewish themed displays for the Schenectady JCC. Their son Shmuel
Dovid celebrated his Bar-Mitzvah this month in Schenectady.
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BERNIE (OBM) & REEVA
NOWITZ
Bernard “Bernie” Nowitz’ family moved
from the Bronx to Troy in 1942. He
graduated from Troy High and Albany
College of Pharmacy. Reeva grew up in
Cohoes & graduated from Shaker High &
Russell Sage with a degree in Education.
Bernie and Reeva built Burns Pharmaceuticals of Rensselaer for 24 years. Upon
selling the business, they devoted more time to area organizations. They were
active at Temple Beth El in Troy, each serving as president. Beth El was a part
of Bernie’s life since he was a child, as an adult he directed its religious activities
until his passing. Reeva continues as member of the Cemetery Committee.
Bernie loved being Jewish and loved being a Pharmacist, and continued to study
both throughout his life. He was a Fellow of American College of Apothecaries,
and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. Upon retirement he worked for
NYS Health Dept., Medicaid Fraud Unit, Whitney Young Health Center, and
volunteered at the Schenectady Free Clinic. Bernie ‘mentored’ many pharmacy
students. His involvement in the Jewish Community included HIAS, UJFNENY
Grants Committee, JFS, and the V’aad Ha Kashruth, Chairperson of TBE
Religious Committee, and a Lay Chaplain, visiting nursing homes & prisons in
upstate NY. He traveled to the former Soviet Union on a HIAS mission, and
twice to Israel with Volunteers for Israel. Upon Bernie’s passing, Reeva arranged
for his extensive Judaic Library to be housed at Maimonides, so the books could
continue to be used and cherished.
A life member of B’nai Brith Women, Hadassah, Daughters of Sarah Auxiliary,
and a Lion of Judah of the Federation, Reeva is a past member of the Daughter’s
of Sarah Foundation Board, past president of Temple Beth El & its Sisterhood.
Her UJA involvement dates back to Women’s Division leadership of the Troy
UJA campaign, recently as past president of Women’s Division of the
UJFNENY, and currently as co-chair for Women’s Philanthropy. Reeva’s
interest in the future of area cemeteries led to form the Albany Jewish Cemetery
Association, and she hopes that others join her effort.
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DR. MADHAVI SAHAY
Born, raised and educated in India, Dr. Madhavi
Shahay moved to the United States in 2004, and
started teaching Math & Science at Maimonides middle
& high school in September of 2005. "I thoroughly
enjoy every moment at Maimonides. Teaching is my
passion and I have proudly been doing it for 25 years.
My goal is to spark educational enthusiasm, and
motivate students to learn and understand the knowledge
that surrounds them. Besides teaching, I enjoy painting,
listening & playing music, cooking & exercising."
Amongst Maimonides students and parents (as well as Maimonides weekly
“MC” Newsletter readers) Dr. Sahay is known and beloved for her many hands-
on scientific experiments and projects, that engage our middle and high school
students, sparking interest and enthusiasm for scientific inquiry and exploration,
research and study, and emphasize practical real-life application.
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אויר הרים צלול כיין וריח אורנים
נישא ברוח הערביים.עם קול פעמונים
ובתרדמת אילן ואבן שבויה בחלומה
העיר אשר בדד יושבת ובליבה חומה
ירושלים של זהב
ושל נחושת ושל אור הלא לכל שירייך
...אני כינור
חזרנו אל בורות המים לשוק ולכיכר
שופר קורא בהר הבית.בעיר העתיקה
ובמערות אשר בסלע אלפי שמשות זורחות
נשוב נרד אל ים המלח.בדרך יריחו
אך בבואי היום לשיר לך
ולך לקשור כתרים קטונתי מצעיר בנייך.ומאחרון המשוררים
כי שמך צורב את השפתיים כנשיקת שרף
אם אשכחך ירושלים אשר כולה זהב
...ירושלים של זהב
by Naomi Shemer
The mountain air is clear as water
The scent of pines around
Is carried on the breeze of twilight,
And tinkling bells resound.
The trees and stones there softly
slumber, A dream enfolds them all.
So solitary lies the city,
And at its heart -- a wall.
Chorus:
Yerushalayim shel zahav
Veshel nechoshet veshel Ohr
Halo lechol shirayich Ani kinor.
Oh, Jerusalem of gold,
and of light and of bronze, for
all your songs, I am the lute.
The wells are filled again with water,
The square with joyous crowd,
On the Temple Mount within the
City, The shofar rings out loud.
Within the caverns in the mountains
A thousand suns will glow,
We'll take the Dead Sea road
together, That runs through Jericho.
But as I sing to you, my city,
And you with crowns adorn,
I am the least of all your children,
Of all the poets born.
Your name will scorch my lips for
ever, Like a seraph's kiss, I'm told,
If I forget thee, all-golden city,
Jerusalem of gold.
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by Rabbi Rubin and the
High School English Class
We hesitate to
copy or emulate,
Naomi’s genius and style;
A harpist’s sweet melody
Her inspiring literary spirit
Stirred Six Day Victory euphoria.
Jerusalem is now seen
From opposing perspectives
In the international scene.
Accused, threatened and challenged
They claim we’re no longer gold,
We now need “Jerusalem of Bold.”
Who needs enemies,
when fair-weather friends
Criticize and find fault;
Abandoning Israel
to fend for itself
Among the world’s 70 wolves.
We may be distant
At the ends of earth,
But turn to Jerusalem to pray;
Yehuda Halevi said it best,
“My heart’s in the east,
And I’m in the west.”
Middle of the Middle East
The splendor of Jerusalem stands
A lighthouse for the world
For all to see
Never to be extinguished
We stand strong and bold.
Our ultimate mission and vision
Not just a geographic location
Our holiest site
Around which all else revolves
Our Destination and our dream
Forever in our hopes
“Next year in Jerusalem!”
These words we cry at the climax
of Yom Kippur and
the Passover Seder:
“Soon in the streets of Jerusalem,
Voices of joy, sounds of gladness
Rejoice O' Bride and Groom!”
These rough lines are no match
To the spiritual beauty of
Naomi’s exquisite poetry;
But we need firm strength
And courage to continue today
As “Jerusalem of Bold.”
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Maimonides Hebrew Day School
gratefully acknowledges the generous
Legacy Learning Labs Challenge Grant
provided by Legacy Heritage Fund
to upgrade our Library & Technology.
With the Foundation’s help, our students are
working in a new library with updated
equipment and are being instructed in the latest
technology. The Legacy Learning Labs
Challenge Grant has enabled our school to
make the leap into the 21st century.
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ם לא אשקוט ל ולמען ירוש
“For the sake of Jerusalem I will not be silent!” (Isaiah 62:1)
ים-על י שמר פקדת ם ה ל חומתיך ירוש
“Upon your walls, O’ Jerusalem, I posted guardians…” (Isaiah 62:6)
יכוין את לבו כנגד ירושלים
“We focus our hearts in prayer toward Jerusalem.” (Talmud Brachos 30a)
Nursery sings Chanukah Songs
They all dressed as
police-men for Purim
Pointing the Way!
Following General
Stark’s lead at the
Bennington Monument
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ש את ם בנרות -אחפ ל ירוש
“I will search Jerusalem with candles.” (Zephania 1:12)
שופר קורא בהר הבית בעיר העתיקה
“A Shofar blast calls out on the Temple Mount, in the Old City…”
(Naomi Shemer’s “Yerushalayim Shel Zahav”)
קום הזה-מה א המ ים, וזה… נור מ שער הש
“How awesome is this place (said Jacob after awakening from the ladder dream) this is
the gateway to Heaven! (Breishis 28:17) Indeed, that was the site of the future Temple!
Trying out home-made
paper Shofars to start the
new year on a High-Note
An inspirational illuminating farbrengen
get-together in the High School
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ולא אמר אדם לחברו צר לי
המקום שאלין בירושלים
“No one ever said, there’s not enough
room for me to stay in Jerusalem.”
(Talmud Yoma 21a)
ה ד מד את... ובידו חבל מ ה ארכה-ל ה וכמ חב ה ר ראות כמ ם ל ל ירוש
“Behold I saw a man with a measuring rope… to measure Jerusalem, it’s length and
width..” (Zecharia 2:6) But Jerusalem defies physical limitation! (Bava Basra 75b)
ם ל בונה ירוש
“(G-d is the) Builder of Jerusalem”
(Psalms 147:2)
Pi in the Talmud, and in
Math Class - Rabbi Rubin
& Dr. Sahay team up.
Waldo & Co. a Family Purim costume
Designed
from
scratch
by a HS student,
worn by
a first-
grader
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ית-וישרף את ת כל... ה -ב ם -וא ל י ירוש ת ש... ב א רף ב ש
“He burned the House of G-d & all the buildings of Jerusalem in fire.” (Kings II
25:10) We continue to try to put that fire out, with Torah, Mitzvot & Jewish continuity!
קפים אטומים ית חלוני ש ויעש לב
“And he made for the Temple narrowing windows inward.” (Kings I 6:4) Yes, these
new touch-screen computers feature Windows 8, and our new Science Library Media
Center has 8 inward windows. And as the Talmud explains (Menachos 86) this verse
shows the direction of (our students’) holy light illuminating outward.
י ת מח ם על ראש ש ל ם לא אעלה את ירוש . א
“If I don’t raise Jerusalem above all my joys.”
(Psalms 137:6)
The expanded Computer Media-Center with all-new
equipment makes it a much more productive and
busier place for many classroom projects.
A Fire-Safety program on “Hillel-Day”
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שהיא עושה כל ישראל לחברים ..ירושלם הבנויה כעיר שחוברה לה יחדיו
“Jerusalem is like a city that is united together” (Psalms 122:3) Rabbi Joshua ben Levi
said, this is because Jerusalem is a city that brings all the Jewish People together as friends.
(Jerusalem Talmud Chagigah 3:6)
לם ירוש ים ב ל גד ... ויבן עזיהו מ
“Uziyahu built towers in Jerusalem”
(Divrei HaYamim II 26:9)
Tambourines in Kindergarten’s Splitting Sea
Not enough snow? Won’t stop us!
Suspension Strength experiment
ם וגילו בה ל מחו את ירוש ש
“Be glad with Jerusalem, rejoice in her..”
(Isaiah 66:10)
Lots of waves at a
surprise visit from
“Uncle Moishy”!
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לא חרבה ירושלים אלא בשביל שביטלו בה תינוקות של בית רבן
“Jerusalem was destroyed only because school-children ceased to study.” (Shabbos 119b)
ים בארץ אשור אבד או ה ים, וב צר ים בארץ מ ח ם... והנד ל ירוש ב
”Those lost in Assyria or cast away in Egypt, will come to… Jerusalem!” (Isaiah 27:13)
...הלא לכל שירייך אני כינור
“I am the instrument for all your songs…”
(Chorus of Naomi Shemer’s
“Yerushalayim shel Zahav”)
Designed by Middle & HS for American-Jewish Torah,
chance for Nursery to get close to Statue of Liberty
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On a Fall Farm Outing,
standing among sunflowers…
Library Time...
Beading...
As if you left Egypt...
Each student shines bright in their own way
Enjoying popcorn & welcoming a guest
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Five Rivers Trip
Siddur Party Found the Goblet at
the Breishis Carnival
Grades 2&3 Chanukah Play
Bike for
the Fight
Visit to RPI’s 3-D Printers
and Fabricating Lab
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Morah Devorah’s
Birthday Party
Learning
Scientific
Measurement
in Science Lab
Treats at the Chanukah
Raffle-Auction
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APPS Trip to Miller
House Museum in
Hoosick Falls NY
Different Hats,
Different Wars
Fueling Up,
Energized!
at Hemmings Vintage
Autos in Bennington VT
Making & Serving
Soup-of-the-Week
Bear with us
as we learn
and grow!
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Sports with
Sage Coaches
Working on a
Maimonides “MC”
Newsletter article
Mixing Things Up!
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Banner painted on same day this letter was quoted in Supreme Court Decision
Hi-Tech Visit to Bethlehem Library
Fun Friction Experiment
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with newly elected Pat Fahy and Speaker Silver at
the New York State Capitol
Visiting Judy,
bringing cheer!
preparing for the annual Tu Bishvat Breakfast
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Maimonides is proud to be part of the cutting-edge
Digital Jewish Learning Network. This year’s grant
from JEP, JESNA & AVI-CHAI allowed for quality
computer-based High School courses in graphics design
and economics. We look forward to further expanding our
digital horizons with additional programs next year.
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With appreciation to the
BOCES School Library System
for sharing professional development, student workshops
and resources for our new Library Media Center
Special Thanks to the
BENDER SCIENTIFIC FUND
of the Community Foundation of the Capital Region
for sponsorship of a new iPad interactive learning lab
in the Maimonides Science Library Media Center
and for classroom enrichment
New at School This Year:
MAIMONIDES MIDDOS
highlights character
lessons in everyday
classes shared in the
weekly newsletter
and also creates an increased
focus on life-messages in all
classroom subjects.
HIGH-FIVE
There’s a new
theme each week
and students
come up with
ideas or examples
that fits 5 categories of that
theme, and is also published
in the weekly newsletter.
MAIMONIDES MOVES
A renewed
emphasis on
encouraging
and facilitating
physical activity & movement,
both during times designated
as well as sporadically in
unexpected times, too.
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“Their Righteousness is Eternal” (Psalms 112)
Endowments & Bequests help insure Jewish continuity
right here in the Capital Region, enabling quality Jewish
Education - the secret of Jewish survival.
Maimonides gratefully acknowledges these generous gifts:
Eva Knezek Building Dedication
Yetta Leifer Memorial Bequest
Max & Sophie Hutten Memorial Bequest
Dr. Morton Berger Building Gift Dedicated by Sanford and Dina Rosenblum
Bnos Chaya Interschool Fund
Nathan Rosenstein Kitchen Dedication
Louis Wineberg Memorial Fund
Dr. Jonathan O’Brien Science Laboratory
Anna Bindell Sewing Center
Mary & Ben Rosenstein Memorial Bequest
Avi Chai Foundation Interest-Free Building Loan
Legacy Heritage Fund for Library-Media Center
Bender Scientific Fund for Science Lab & Media Center
“Children’s Torah Study and Mitzvot provide
eternal spiritual comfort and merit.” (Talmud)
Please remember Maimonides in your will;
our children will surely remember you.
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In honor of our dear brother and sister-in-law
Rabbi Moshe and Karen Mirsky
Your commitment to kehilla and chinuch is
outstanding. We applaud your incredible efforts in
spreading Torah and chessed.
Hashem should give you the strength as you embark
on your next journey, and grant you much hatzlacha
with all your amazing work on behalf of klal yisroel,
and much continued nachas from Shmuel Dovid.
Love,
Avi and Chana and family
Tani and Sora Leah and family
Dovid and Chumi and family
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"The finest quality of Man is asking questions."
- Mivchar Hapeninim
Our father, Bernie Nowitz, OBM,
excelled in asking questions
and seeking knowledge.
The Judaic library that he lovingly cultivated
is a tribute to those qualities.
We are pleased to be able to share it with
the Maimonides Community.
We thank you for letting his legacy live on.
Sheryl, Tony, Alex and Daniel Klein
Abra Nicolle Nowitz
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GREETINGS TO
MAIMONIDES
HEBREW DAY SCHOOL
BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
RABBI MOSHE & KAREN MIRSKY
AND
DR. MADHAVI SAHAY
FOR BEING RECOGNIZED AND HONORED.
ON BEHALF OF BERNIE (OBM)
‘IYAR 20, 5772’
AND ME…
Thank You for the “Eitz-Chaim” Award
Reeva R. Nowitz
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In memory of
Dr. Morton (Meir) Berger
Whose ideals and values
Continue to inspire us
Over 25 years!
בכל ביתי נאמן הוא
Moshe Losice
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Greetings and
congratulations to
All of the
Maimonides
Honorees
Over the years,
Chazak!
Moshe Losice
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Mazal Tov and Hatzlacha to the participants in this
year’s Maimonides Scholarship Tribute for their
important role in building and maintaining
the Jewish community of the Capital Region.
With eternal gratitude to Hashem, and the faculty,
leadership, and supporters of Maimonides Hebrew
Day School who have provided for the education and
growth of the Torah observant Jewish community of
the Capital Region. With wishes for health and
hatzlacha for Klal Yisrael.
From 4 generations
of the Morgenbesser & Amann family
Rosalyn Morgenbesser
Rebecca Amann
Maxine Morgenbesser,
Yaakov & Racheli & Bluma Esther Morgenbesser
Shmuel, Pesi, Chana Tzirel, Chaim Nachman,
Yael & Shira Ahuva Morgenbesser
Avi & Shoshana & Leib Yisrael Morgenbesser
and Sarah & Ben Kalish
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MAZEL TOV
TO THE GRADUATING SENIORS
AND TO MAIMONIDES
ON A SUCCESSFUL YEAR
The Chaiken family
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In fond remembrance of
BERNIE NOWITZ Z”L
&
In honor of REEVA NOWITZ
A caring, thoughtful friend who volunteers her time
and resources for many Jewish organizations
Mazal Tov & Best wishes to
RABBI MOSHE & KAREN MIRSKY
We are grateful for your decade of service to our community
& we will miss you as you move to your new home
In memory of our beloved
DR. BERNARD TEITELMAN Z”L
His love for Torah, Education and
Chesed was an inspiration for us all.
May we be zoche to continue
his beautiful legacy.
Joyce
Larry, Nehama, Sara, Yael, Atara,
Yedida, Temima & Binyamin
Elana, Zvi, Adira, Yair, Naftali & Dovid
Howie, Meital, Yehuda, Tiferet, Ahava, Tehila & Maayan
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“DAF YOMI”
“Daf Yomi” is a study program to familiarize the Jewish people
with the Babylonian Talmud by having students in the entire
world learn the same page of Talmud each day, continuing
page by page until completion. We review the entire Talmud in
seven and a half years.
We are currently studying tractate “Rosh Hashanah"
about the Jewish New Year and the Annual Calendar
Please join us for the upcoming “Siyum” Celebrations
of tractate “Rosh Hashana” on June 12th
and tractate “Taanis” on July 12th.
All are welcome to study with us.
We have nothing to lose but our ignorance.
Learning Torah brings peace to the world.
You are very welcome to join us at the
times and places listed below:
Cong. Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Monday - Friday 6am
Cong. Shomray Torah
463 New Scotland Ave
Saturday 50 minutes before sundown
Sunday 8:45am
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תלמוד גדול שהתלמוד מביא לידי מעשה
Great is study because study leads to good actions
(Talmud Tractate Kiddushin 40b)
Thank you Maimonides Hebrew Day School
for bestowing upon us this distinguished award
Thank you for teaching our son and the
Jewish children of the Capital Region the ways of Torah
With salute our co-honorees
Bernard (OBM) and Reeva Nowitz and Dr. Madhavi Sahay
May Maimonides go from strength to strength!
Rabbi Moshe and Karen Mirsky
Dear Rabbi Mirsky,
We wish success and fulfillment to
you and your family as you move
to your new position and
community. So many in the
Capital District have benefited
from your wise, calm presence,
your teaching of Torah and your
menshlikhkeit. We thank you for
all of your contributions and we
will miss you.
May you go from strength to
strength.
Kol tuv and best wishes
from your colleagues of the
Capital District Board of Rabbis
Madhavi Sahay, PhD
a well-deserved tribute
excellence in education
an educator of the
highest professional standards
from Marcia Rosenfield
General Studies Principal
2004-2013
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Congregation Beth Israel of Schenectady
Congratulations to our beloved Rabbi and Rebbetzin
Rabbi Moshe and Karen Mirsky
upon receiving the prestigious Dr. Morton Berger Memorial Award
from the Maimonides Hebrew Day School
recognizing their dedication to Jewish education and their leadership in
the Capital District Jewish community.
President-Dr. James Strosberg
Sisterhood President-Anne Deiber
Mazal Tov and all good wishes to
Rabbi Moshe and Karen Mirsky
and to each of the honorees
Michael and Sylvia Solomon
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Congratulations and best wishes to
the Maimonides School
and all the honorees
Ken and Nancie Segel
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CHAIM,
As you graduate from 8th Grade, we are very proud of your accomplishments,
and we are sure that you will use your talents and abilities to give nachas to
your family, your teachers, and the Rebbe.
Love,
Mommy and Totty
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Sincerest Congratulations to
Rabbi Moshe and Karen Mirsky
on this occasion
Jacob and Irene Judd
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To Rabbi Rubin, Morah Rochel
and all the teachers and staff at
Maimonides Hebrew Day School.
Thank you for your dedication to our kinderlach.
From Rabbi Yitzchok, Leah Hecht and Family
Chabad of Ulster County
salutes the Rubin Family
and Maimonides
for a job well done!
We support the good work of Maimonides.
Congregation Agudas Achim in Kingston
Congratulations to Rabbi & Mrs. Mirsky
T.J. LOEHR
Screened Quality Topsoil
Barkmulch, Stone, Shale
393-6893
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We extend a hearty Mazel Tov to our dear
Rabbi Moshe and Karen
on the occasion of this well deserved honor for your exemplary
inspiration, tireless efforts and continued dedication to Klal
Yisroel.
We shep much nachas and joy from you and your wonderful
Shmuel Dovid
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Shabbos House
salutes & appreciates the
MAIMONIDES SCHOOL
as a hub & beacon of Jewish life,
learning & community
in the Capital Region.
Mazal Tov to this year’s Honorees
SHABBOS HOUSE
Rabbi Mendel & Raizy Rubin, Directors
Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center
Serving UAlbany since 1976
www.shabboshouse.com
Dear Mushky and Moshe,
Congratulations on your Graduation!
You now enter the next station
of your Torah Education!
You transcended limitations
Success without frustration
Even in a small population.
You enrich our civilization
with dignity and determination,
A beacon of light to the Jewish nation!
Bubby and Zaidy Rubin
Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs
Mirsky and Shmuel Dovid!
We will miss you!
Mazel tov to all the Honorees!
A huge thank you to Morah
Devorah, Mrs. Carrol, Morah
Devorah Leah, Rabbi
Yossi and Mrs. Kaufman for
providing a quality education
for Mendel & Yitzchak!
Rabbi Shmuly & Laiky Rubin
Chabad at Union College
Mazal Tov to
Mushky for graduating High School
and Moshe for graduating 8th grade
You have grown and blossomed and
done very well. We are so proud of you!
Special thanks to Dr. Sahay for making
science come alive at Maimonides and
for being an excellent math teacher.
Thank you to the faculty, administration
and school supporters for making such
wonderful quality education possible
even in a small Jewish community.
with much appreciation,
Rabbi Mendel and Raizy Rubin
and Family
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In appreciation to the
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many worthy honorees
over the years
SARATOGA CHABAD
Rabbi Yisroel Rubin, Regional Director
Rabbi Abba & Raizel Rubin, Directors
130 Circular Street
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(518) 526-0773 / [email protected]
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Mazel Tov to Dr Sahay
and thank you for
teaching the Backman
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Continue the
good work!
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For Deborah Stark
In admiration of
all that you do.
We love you!
Love,
Deena, Shlomo,
Aliza & Emma
Thank you to Dr. Sahay for
her lending her talent and
expertise to the Maimonides
teaching faculty.
Our children have learned so
much from you!
The Levin Family
Capital Chabad salutes
the Maimonides School
and its honorees
Capital Chabad Serving the community since 1974
www.capitalchabad.com
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To Rabbi & Mrs. Yisroel
Rubin and the
Maimonides Faculty for all their selfless
dedication to the
Chinuch of our children.
Itche & Dini Gordon
and Family
Congratulations to all
the graduates and
honorees
Rabbi Nachman
and Clara Simon
In honor of Chaim
and his parents
Mr. & Mrs. Ruvain
& Shayna Kudan
from Rabbi & Mrs.
Harold Kudan
Mazal Tov Maimonides
Congratulations to all your
honorees
--
In honor of Rabbi Moshe &
Karen Mirsky, true pillars of
our community, you will be
missed.
---
In memory of Bernie
Nowitz, whose goodness
knew no boundaries.
Rabbi Yaakov & Lisa
Kellman
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Mazal Tov
to the graduates
and the teachers!
Leibel & Elisheva Morrison
We have so much gratitude
to the Maimonides staff,
Morah Rivkah, Morah
Stephanie, Morah Devorah
and Mrs. Carroll for
teaching our children, Ari
and Akiva, and welcoming
them in with open arms.
Thank you so much for all
that you've done and
continue to do!
Love the Horan Family
Dear Chaim,
Mazel tov on this incredible
milestone! We are so proud
of you! May you continue to
give Mommy, Totty, and the
Rebbe much nachas!!
LOL (Lots of Love), Your
brothers and the sisterhood
Grateful thanks to the
Maimonides Family for a
great year from the Wolks!
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Congratulations to this
year's honorees and
graduates!
May you go מחיל לחיל
and always have הצלחה
in all you do!
All the best from the
Kochman Family.
We would like to thank the
school for a wonderful
education for Moshe,
Chaya and Chana Malka
Rabbi Abba & Raizel Rubin
Thank you to Rabbi
and Rebetzin Rubin
& the extended
Maimonides family
for all you do
for our family.
Itkin Family
Mazal Tov to
Chaya and Azriel Laber
on your graduation!
We are so proud of your
accomplishments.
May you go from
strength to strength!
We Love You!
Tatty, Mommy, Chana,
Shaina, Raizel, Rivkah,
Mendel, Yehuda, Schneur &
Baruch Mordechai
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A tremendous Yasher
Koach to Rabbi Rubin &
Morah Rochel for all of
your efforts and
Mesiras-Nefesh
for Maimonides School and
a big thank you to all of our
children’s dedicated and
devoted teachers!
with much appreciation,
The Andrusier Family
Thank you to all the
teachers and staff of
Maimonides who create the
ultimate environment for our
children to learn and grow
The Hecht Family
Rhinebeck NY
Mazel Tov Mushky,
Moshe and the
Class of 2014!
Love,
Sheryl & Aron
In Honor of all the Maimonides
& Bnos Chaya High School
Friendship Circle Volunteers!
Thank you for all that you do
to enrich the lives of children!
Much appreciation,
Rabbi Shimon & Liba Andrusier
& The Friendship Circle
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Congratulations to the
students of Bnos Chaya High
School on completion of
another great school year!
A special Mazal Tov to
Mushky Rubin & Chaya
Laber on your graduation!
You are an inspiration to us
all! May you continue to grow
from strength to strength!
Rabbi Yossi & Leyee Rubin
Mazal Tov to the Honorees
Hatzlacha and Mazal Tov
to Rabbi Moshe & Karen
Mirsky you have left a great
impact on the community
We miss you
Maimonides Friends!
Beth & Lewis Gray & Family
Thank you Morah Rivkah,
Morah Stephanie, Morah
Devorah, Morah Devora
Leah, Rabbi Shmuly,
Morah Clara, Morah
Rochel, Rabbi Mendy, Mrs.
Carroll and Mrs. Maher
for a great school year!
Mussie, Mendel, Chaiki &
Esther Rubin- Clifton Park
Thank you to all the
teachers for the incredible
job that you have done
over the years of
educating our children.
Joshua & Rebekah Wildman
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Congratulations
to the Honorees.
Best wishes to Rabbi
Mirsky and family in
their new direction.
Roslyn Weiss
Mazal Tov to
all the Honorees
Hope Berger-Nathan
and Family
Congratulations Madhavi!
We salute you and your
incredible work ethic!
You make learning an
adventure!
Lorin Carroll
Katie Hoffman
Micah Gray
Mary Maher
Abby Ramsay
Thank you
Rabbi Moshe & Karen
Mirsky, Bernard (obm)
& Reeva Nowitz
& Dr. Madhavi Sahay
for all you do
for Maimonides
and our community!
Yasher Koach,
Ellen & Jack Kaplowitz
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From the bottom of our hearts we
wanted to thank
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Rubin,
Morah's Rivkah, Stephanie,
Dini, and Mrs. Hoffman.
We continue to be blown away
by the incredible amount of
material our children are learning,
and more importantly we are
delighted by the tremendous
ahavas HaTorah and ahavas
haMitzvos that Maimonides has
imbued within our children.
We can't thank you enough!
Danny & Sara Wolfe
Greetings
and
Congratulations
Thank you
to the faculty at
Maimonides for creating
a loving environment
for our son.
Rabbi Zalman
& Chanie Simon
Mazal Tov Maimonides
Hebrew Day School!
Thank you Rabbi and
Mrs. Rubin for all you
do for the Albany Jewish
Community and beyond!
With much appreciation,
Levi and Sara Volovik
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Mazal Tov Amiel on your 8th
grade graduation!
May you continue to keep
climbing in your Torah
learning to great heights!
We are so proud of you!
We love You!
Imma, Chaim, Calev, Adina,
Yakira, Maytal, Gammy and
Papa
Much thanks and gratitude to
Rabbi & Mrs. Rubin and all
the MHDS teachers!
Mazel Tov to our
Dear Grandson Moshe
upon your Graduation:
May you always be a source of
Yiddishe & Chassidishe Nachas
to the Rebbe and the entire
family! Hatzlacha Rabah!
To Our Dear
Granddaughter Mushky.
Mazel Tov upon your
Graduation! May you realize
you Goals, fulfill your Dreams,
and know the Joys of Success!
Love Always!
Zaidy & Bubby Galperin,
Mendel & Sara
Mazel tov to our niece and
nephew and classmates,
You’ll go from
strength to strength
Because you have the greatest
tools and Hashem’s blessing!
-Devora Leah and Mendy
Yosher Koach Rabbi Mirksy,
Rebbetzin Mirsky and Shmual Dovid,
on your move! We thank you for all
your have done for the community and
for us both.
We look forward to seeing you in your
new home soon, iy"H!
LOVE,Dr. Michelle Friedman Safier
and Dr. Pinchas Safier
Dear Chaim,
We're so proud of you.
May you continue to go
from strength to strength!
Love,
Uncle Mike and Aunt Sandy
www.KathySheehan.com
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Mazal Tov to
CHAIM KUDAN!
May you go Mechayel el
Chayel, and be a source of true
Yiddishe Nachas always!
with Love, from Uncle Moishie,
Aunt Elaine & cousins
Best wishes!
Meir & Sarah Simon
“Yasher Koach” to
Rabbi Moshe & Karen Mirsky
for all their service and dedication
to our community.
Debbie & Sid Stark
Congratulations to
Dr. Sahay on this
well deserved honor!
Debbie & Sid Stark
With much gratitude to the
wonderful sponsors of this
very special school’s
scholarship.
Ben & Rachel Federman
Don, Rochelle
& Shmuel Stracher
sincerely congratulate all the
honorees including our superb
Rabbi Moshe & Karen
Mirsky
In honor of
Rabbi Moshe & Karen
Mirsky
Martin (Mendel) Siegel
Mazal Tov
to all the Honorees
Eileen & Jerry Rosenbaum
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Mazal Tov!
Selig Corman
Mazal Tov to the Honorees
Dr. Mike & Barbara Scher
Mazal Tov to the Honorees!
Pamela & Leslie Judd
Mazal Tov to the Honorees, may
Maimonides continue to go from
strength to strength
Rabbi Paul & Faye Silton
in honor of Reeva Nowitz
Malka Evan
Yasher Koach
Maimonides!
Fondly,
Binyomin & Chanie
Kolodny
Thank you for the
wonderful education
you give my grandchildren.
-Bubby New Haven
To Rabbi and Mrs. Mirsky,
In recognition of dedicated service
to our school and the community.
May you enjoy only Mazal and
Bracha in your new position.
Rabbi Mendy and
Devora Leah Mathless
L’chaim to the Honorees!
To 4 special teachers:
Morah Dini, Morah Rivka, Morah
Stephanie, Mrs. Hoffman
For instilling a love of Torah and
worldly knowledge in our children
and all the children you teach.
With admiration, the Mathlesses
Mazel Tov to
Rabbi Moshe and
Karen Mirsky
Peter Jacobs
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THANK YOU to the benefactors of the
2013-2014 MAIMONIDES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A&B Housewares
Shelly Abelson
Joe Adler
Robert Adler
Paula Ainspan
Ruth Amram
Andrusier Family
Barbara Aronson
Congregation Beth
Abraham Jacob
Eileen Aronson
Victor Asal
Dr. Alan Auerbach
Miriam Auerbach
Backman Family
A I Bailis
Judy Balund-Witty
Yehuda Baker
Yefim Baskin
Michal Blustein-Lipp
Rabbi Moshe Bomzer
Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky
Randy Bradley
Karl Brodsky
Michael & Leah Caras
Michele Chaiken
Rafael Chaiken
Feivel & Linda Chandler
Cohen Family
Zelig Corman
Janice Corlett
Yosef Costa
Michael Covitch
Jon Dunn
Julia Eddy
Elaine Ehrenpreis
Renee Englander
Malka Evan
Ben & Rachel Federman
Audrey Fisher
Avraham Frank
Devorah Fox
Jack Friedman
Hans Froelich
Dr. Michael Fuhrman
Shifra Galperin
Marjorie Gang
Claire Geller-Kolchetski
Ton Genstil
First Giving
Sandra Glantz
Rivka Goldstein
Itche & Dini Gordon
Sandra Gorenstein
Sara Granovetter
Grant Watch
Hershel Graubart
Joseph Green
Sol Greenberg
Marc Gronich
Sue Ann Grosberg
Gavriel Horan
Rabbi Chanoch Hecht
Rabbi Sholom ber Hecht
Nina Israel
Rabbi AB Itkin
Dr. Ed Jacobs
Susan Joki
Gary Judd
Leslie Judd
Jacob Judd
Ethel Kagan
Ellen Kaplowitz
Alan Kasin
Nissim Kaufmann
Hsiao Katring
Lisa Kellman
Klein Family
I. Klein
Kochman Family
Binyaminb Kolodny
Gloria Krimmer
Yitzchak Krimmer
Charles Kudan
Mushkie Kudan
Norman Kudan
Kudan Family
Krieger Family
Deena Kuperman
Rabbi Avraham Laber
Linda Leve
Ted Levin
Dr. David Levine
Stepahanie Lieber
Ida Lieberman
Avi Losice
Moshe Losice
Yosef Luchins
Mendy Mathless
Debra Meadows
Miriam Messinger
Grigory Mikhayalov
Judy Miller
Vicky Miller
Rabbi Moshe Mirsky
Sara Moise
Maxine Morgenbesser
Morrison Family
Hope Nathan
Reeva Nowitz
Vicky O’Brien
Dr. Jonathan Pasternack
Chani Piekarski
Devorah Piekarski
Yehoshua Piekarski
Jay Portnoy
Dr. Paul Rapaport
Linda Raxenberg
Mindy Resnick
Susan Ritzenberg
Elaine Rosen
Eileen Rosenbaum
Sanford Rosenblum
Sara Rosenblum
Margaret Ruben
Abba Rubin
Mendel & Raizy Rubin
Mushky Rubin
Shmuly Rubin
Simmy Rubin
Yossi & Leyee Rubin
Fraida Sabol
Rochelle Saidel
Mindy Sanders
Rita Schachne
Dr. Michael Scher
Eric Schwartz
Richard Seiden
Lucy Serling
Bill Sharp
Shoprite
Bev Shor
Martin Siegel
Ken Siegel
Barry Siegel
Ellen Silber
Palti Silton
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Carol Simon
Zalmy & Chanie Simon
Nachman & Clara Simon
Mendel Simon
Robert Singer
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Stewarts Shops
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Elyse Sternlicht
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Ilene Sykes
Elisheva Tauby
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Rabbi Larry Teitelman
Judy Traite
Floyd Tuler
Michael Tunney
Esther Miriam Vinisky
Volovik Family
Fran Waldman
Roslyn Weiss
Rebekah Wildman
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Sara Wolfe
Sanda Wolk
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וד יר המעלות לד :ש
ך ית ה נל י ב ים ל י באמר מחת .ש
ם ל ריך ירוש שע ינו ב יו רגל .עמדות ה
ה יר שחבר ם הבנויה כע ל ו-ירוש ה יחד .ל
י בט ים ש ט לו שב ם ע ה -שש
ל א דות לישר ם ה: ע .להדות לש
שפט ה ישבו כסאות למ מ וד: כי ש ית ד .כסאות לב
ם ל יך; שאלו שלום ירוש יו אהב .ישל
י ך-יה יל לום בח יך; ש ה בארמנות .שלו
ה י אדבר ע ך-למען אחי ור לום ב .נא ש
ית ינו-ה אל-למען ב ך ה ה טוב ל . אבקש
A Song of Ascents by David:
I rejoiced when they said to me, "Let us go up to the House of G-d."
Our feet stood within your gates, O' Jerusalem.
Built-up Jerusalem is like a city (in which all of Israel is) united together.
For there, the tribes ascended, the tribes of G-d,
a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the Name of G-d.
For there stood the seats of justice, the thrones for the House of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, may those who love you be serene.
May there be peace within your wall, tranquility within your palaces.
For the sake of my brethren & friends, I ask that there peace in your midst.
For the sake of the House of Hashem, our G-d, I seek your well-being!
This Psalm 122, especially the verse “Our feet stood within your gates” is dedicated in the
merit of speedy and complete recovery for Menachem Mendel ben Menucha Rochel
MAIMONIDES HEBREW DAY SCHOOL
31 Years of Excellence in Judaic & General Education
“A Beautiful Blend - Torah & Worldly Experience”
www.maimonidesschool.org
404 Partridge Street Albany NY 12208
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