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STUDENT EDITOR Rebecca Moss ’13

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FRONT COVER Emily Sanders ’15

BACK COVER Adam Goodman ’16

H O W T O R E A C H U S WALLENBERG CAMPUS 416-636-5984KIMEL FAMILY EDUCATION CENTRE 905-787-8772 On the Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Campus

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Frances Bigman, CFRE 416-636-5984 x 230 [email protected]

Is published through the TanenbaumCHAT Advancement Officeand is distributed to more than 7,000 TanenbaumCHAT alumni, parents and friends of the school.

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In this edition of the CHATTERMagazine, we reached outto a variety of our audiencesto bring you, “The Voices ofTanenbaumCHAT.” It has beena pleasure to share thisexperience with student editor,Becca Moss, Wallenberg Class

of 2013. Becca’s insight and vision into this projecthelped give a fresh, new perspective to the magazineby capturing the thoughts of “student voices.” Welook forward to hearing more from the Class of 2013as they embark on a new phase of their lives and wishthem continued success in all their future endeavors.

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The myriad of opportunitiesprovided to students by theTanenbaumCHAT communitymake the school truly unique.Each student’s experience istailored to meet their individ-ual needs; they are given apersonalized schedule, a great

education and most importantly, a voice. As thesefour amazing years come to a close, I am astoundedat how TanenbaumCHAT has enabled me to expressmyself. Whether through the words of an article inthe CHATTER or the lyrics of a song, I am honouredto represent the student voices that have passedthrough these halls.

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As the spouse of a graduate (PattiZionce ’84), and the parent of fourchildren, two that have graduated,one completing Grade 10 andone a couple years away, I havewitnessed firsthand the marvels ofthis wonderful institution. I have quickly learned that it isthrough the dedication of countlessvolunteers, exceptional staff andthe success of its graduates thatTanenbaumCHAT has achieved afirst rate reputation as one ofthe leaders in both Jewish andGeneral Studies education inNorth America and upon whichwe will continue to enrich the livesof so many. As our current school yearcomes to a close, it is with muchdelight that I congratulate theClass of 2013. Like previous years,the class is comprised of a talentedgroup of young adults who I amconfident will build on theirachievements and as well, serveas excellent role models for thesuccess of our school. As one of the newest “Voicesof TanenbaumCHAT”, it is my goalto make this great school evengreater focusing foremost on thedelivery of a first rate educationfor our students. With yourhelp, let’s do our best to makeTanenbaumCHAT the destinationfor more and more students in ourcommunity.

Best wishes to all for an enjoyableand safe summer.

LESLIE FLUXGOLD



THEYCAREABOUTOUR SCHOOL

Through my work at TanenbaumCHAT, I have often been reminded of the magic that can be made by bringing differentvoices together to tell a single story. This year, in my dual role as Acting Head of School and Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director, I’ve heard from many people. Each has a unique voice, but they all convey the same message...

You can hear this message of caring in every idea expressedby our exemplary Principals – Helen Fox, Sam Kapustin and JonathanLevy. You can’t miss it when speaking with our Director of Advancement,Frances Bigman. Our five Vice Principals deliver the message everytime they weigh in on what is best for our school. It is evidenced bythe dedication of our school President, Les Fluxgold; our Chair,Ellen Chaikof; our Immediate Past President, Cecile Zaifman and all ofour Board members. Our outstanding faculty and staff clearly conveythe message through their commitment to excellence in the classroom

and beyond. Parents show they care through their volunteerismand the financial commitment they make to send their children toTanenbaumCHAT. Our students repeat the message over and over byenthusiastically participating in everything our school has to offer. I’ve had the privilege of listening to the diverse voices of Tanenbaum-CHAT and hearing the interesting tale they weave. The plot had twistsand turns and occasionally some cliff-hangers, but as school draws toa close, we are ending this chapter on another good note, writtencollaboratively by the TanenbaumCHAT family.

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does not sound like arevolutionary statement, but the fact is untilrecently, it just wasn’t true. Thanks, however,to the generosity of thir teen FoundingFamilies, we can proudly announce our new,purposeful Beit Midrash, a fully functioningvenue for prayer and study.

Of course. Yet, if a school seeks to exploit allopportunities for promoting and deepeningJewish identity, the presence of an attractive,invit ing tefi lah venue can provide aspecial impetus. Certainly, this has been ourexperience in the few months of its existence.

All students, daily attendees or not, haveclearly benefited. Somehow everyone feelsmore comfortable and more legitimated, asthey pause at the door on the way throughthe halls of the school, as if to say, ”Myschool now has a proper tefilah site. Even ifI don’t attend too often, I’m happy it’s there.”

Rest assured, the Beit Midrash getsplenty of use: every day tefilah and regularTalmud classes are enhanced by the AronHa-Kodesh and accompanying furnishings.A hearty thank you and gek xyii toall those who participated.

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WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED IN YOUR

JEWISH STUDIES CLASSES AT TANENBAUMCHAT?

WHAT HAVE YOU GAINEDTHROUGH YOUR JEWISH STUDIES HERE THAT YOU

WOULDN’T HAVE GAINED AT ANOTHER SCHOOL?

WHAT LESSONS WILL YOU TAKE WITH YOU

TO UNIVERSITY?

WHY ARE YOU GLAD YOU CONTINUED

YOUR JEWISH STUDIES AT TANENBAUMCHAT?

> Our students are brought together regard-less of their background, religiosity, traditionsor values to study Judaism’s roots starting fromthe bible to the most recent Arab-Israeli conflict.I have learned that regardless of the manydiverse opinions, our students unite by findingmeaning in the basis of Judaism’s principles;Gmilut Chasadim and Tikkun Olam.

> I have learned about my history andtraditions and gained a strong connection tomy Jewish roots. I have seen Jewish life throughthe eyes of holocaust survivors, IDF heroesand TanenbaumCHAT alumni. I have felt theconnection the students have for the love andsupport of Israel, and support for each other.

> The “Arab Israeli Conflict” course taughtme about the constant struggle of the Jewishpeople while fighting for the State of Israel. Thishas prepared me for possible future anti-Semiticconfrontations on campus and how to react.

> I now realize how important it is tosupport the Jewish people and learn about ourhistory and strengthen us as a nation. Learningabout Judaism has instilled my Jewish valuesand morals. I know that the Jewish educationI have grown up with my entire childhood willstay with me forever.

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> I have forged an invaluable connection tomy Jewish roots. My Tanakh and Rabbinicscourses gave me a deep understanding of myreligion. My Ivrit studies gave me a stronggrasp of the Hebrew language. This base ofknowledge has encouraged me to further myJewish education, as well as travel to the landof Israel.

> Jewish identity. The connection grew anddeveloped throughout my high school years notonly from the lessons in the Jewish studiesclassroom, but also through Jewish program-ming. I also feel united with the land of Israel,and have a very strong connection to Israelisociety and culture.

> I will continue to value my Judaism,support Jewish causes on campus and remaina strong supporter of Israel. TanenbaumCHATteaches students to work hard, to be leadersand individuals, and to be respectful anddemonstrate menschlichkeit.

> In addition to the education, I havebecome part of a community where I can feelcomfortable, have fun and excel in my studies.I have made new friends and am surroundedby hardworking and intelligent peers, whoinspire me to be the best I can be.

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> I have learned morals, values andknowledge about Judaism. It has given me abetter understanding and appreciation of whatit is to be Jewish.

> Taking a double curriculum throughouthigh school has given me a strong work ethic.Also, all of my Jewish studies classes havetaught me life lessons that go beyond traditionalhigh school learning.

> I will take the values and morals Iearnedin Jewish studies. I have learned abouttolerance and respecting cultural diversity.Learning about the Arab-Israeli conflict gave mea better understanding of world affairs. This willprepare me to respond to anti-Israeli sentiments.

> The in-depth study of Judaism has broughtme closer to Judaism and the significance of mycultural roots.

> I have learned how to delve into therespective customs and laws of Judaism whichallowed me interpret what being a Jew reallymeans.

> My Judaic studies teachers not onlygave me a deeper understanding of Judaism,but gave me the opportunity to voice myopinion on controversial laws and customs.My teachers encourage a discussion-basedenvironment where students want to participate.

> Diversity. TanenbaumCHAT has demon-strated the ability to integrate students of verydiverse backgrounds.

> I have learned that there is more to highschool than just learning in classrooms and amappreciative of developing a stronger Jewishidentity. I hope to help others find meaningin their Judaism the way TanenbaumCHATshowed me what it means to be a Jew.

> I have learned a lot about Jewish valuesand laws. I have been able to extensivelyresearch and debate Jewish ethics and modernapplications to Jewish ethics. This has beenmy favourite area of Jewish study because ithas taught me about Jewish values, while stillallowing me to look at my Judaism critically.

> Understanding of my background andheritage. I studied a detailed analysis ofmodern Jewish applications, such as Jewishmedical ethics and modern Arab-Israeli conflict.This gave me a deeper understanding of whereI stand as a Jew, and how to approach theconflicts surrounding Judaism outside of school.

> I will take my extensive knowledge onJewish history and Jewish politics, and applythat knowledge to my academic and social lifebeyond TanenbaumCHAT.

> It has given me a new perspective ofwhere I come from. I have a deeper under-standing of Judaism and can now makeinformed decisions of how I want my religionto affect my future.

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ALEX MAGED’12 SHARES HOW HE AND 55 OTHER TANENBAUMCHAT GRADS FROM THE CLASS OF 2012

ARE SPENDING THEIR GAP YEAR IN ISRAEL

All across North America, high school seniors are busy decidingwhere they want to find themselves next September. While manywill head straight to university, the idea of spending a year in Israelfirst has become an increasingly popular option for today’s Jewishteenagers. What are we doing? We’re exploring Judaism and studyingchemistry. We’re volunteering in ambulances and interning withnewspapers. We’re hiking up mountains, camping in deserts,touring historical sites and meeting some of the greatest politicians,artists and religious leaders in the Jewish world today. Who are we with? We’re with 10,000 Jews our age who havecome from 42 different countries to spend this year in Israel, too.For myself, I decided to spend the year in yeshiva. Like mostpeople who chose this option, I came with a goal: to solidify mycommitment to Jewish values and deepen my connection to theJewish People. I strongly doubt there can be any experience more valuable thanspending a year learning about, and then living out, values such

as these – values that should form the foundation of one’s identity. When you leave high school and gain your independence, thenatural tendency is to look inwards and begin the pursuit of yourown happiness. Taking a year in Israel has helped those of us hereframe our newfound freedom with the correct perspective. Slowly, surely, I think we’re learning that real maturity meanslearning to expand your focus outside of yourself and considerothers. We have immersed ourselves in a society whose members,if ideologically divided at times, care for each other with a sinceritythat is truly unique. We are training ourselves in an ethical systemproven to instill sensitivity, consideration and an appreciation forthe value of giving in its adherents. If you’re a high school student looking to begin the next stageof your life with an unparalleled opportunity to grow and mature,to cultivate an identity rooted in timeless values, and to forgelasting connections with your people and their land, then a Gapyear in Israel is something I strongly recommend foryou, too.

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AS PRINCIPALOF JEWISH STUDIESEffective 2013/14 School Year

Rabbi Yeres has been serving as VicePrincipal of Jewish Studies since theposition was first created in 2004. Priorto taking on this administrative role, hewas the Head of Rabbinics and Talmudat our northern branch. A keen supporterof technology as a tool for teachingand learning, Rabbi Yeres co-chairs theschool’s Technology Strategic PlanningCommittee. Earlier in his career, RabbiYeres served as spiritual leader at anumber of congregations in the UnitedStates and Canada. He brings a depthof leadership experience as an educator,administrator and leader in Jewishcommunal service to the role of Principalof Jewish Studies.

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JUDITH SHAPERO AS THE VICE PRINCIPAL

OF JEWISH STUDIES AT THE KIMEL FAMILY EDUCATION CENTRE

Effective 2013/14 School Year

A TanenbaumCHAT grad (’90), Judith has extensive experience inmentoring and training new teachers, both as Head of the Departmentof Jewish Thought at the Kimel Centre, and as a Course Director andInstructor with York University’s Jewish Studies program. Judith demonstrates a true passion for excellence in Jewish education,and a vision of a pluralistic environment where students can explore andintensify their own connection to Judaism and the Jewish community. Shewill be a valuable addition to the senior administrative team at the KimelCentre.

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The Legacy giving program at TanenbaumCHATprovides a unique opportunity to establish yoursupport to the school by designating a future giftthrough a variety of tax-deductible provisionswithout imposing an immediate financial obligationto you.

TanenbaumCHAT encourages planned gifts as away to provide resources for the future of the school.In many cases, a deferred gift enables a donor toleave more in his/her estate plan for loved ones andmake a more significant contribution to the schoolthan would be possible through an outright gift.Confirmed legacy gifts allow TanenbaumCHAT todevelop future programs with confidence. Knowingthat there will be a base of support ensures that thenext generations of our students will benefit from theschool’s exceptional educational experience whichfocuses on Jewish living, learning and academicachievement.

For more information, please contact Laurie Wasser at 416-636-5984 x 291

Occasionally, when being solicited to make a charitabledonation, I would reply that it was not high on my list ofpriorities. My priority has always been Jewish educationfrom the day my children started Associated HebrewSchool and then onto TanenbaumCHAT. In both schoolsI served on many committees and lay management.

TANENBAUMCHAT WILL BE the beneficiaryof a bequest in my will and it was only natural based onmy past involvement.”

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WALLENBERG CAMPUS HOSTS TANENBAUMCHAT’S FIRST ANNUAL

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

As important as in-class learning is, it is not adequately preparing our youth for the reality thatthey will be facing as they move into the workforce. To succeed, “soft skills” and flexibility are becomingincreasingly important. While TanenbaumCHAT students are currently offered extra-curricular activitiesthat cultivate some of these skills, not all students are able to participate. The TanenbaumCHAT BusinessLeadership Conference was a one-day event designed to introduce our students to a range of criticalskills and plant the seeds for continued growth. Over 50 student attendees participated in this inauguralevent, learning about leadership and business from the unique lens of our keynote speaker’s experiences.

The Business Leadership Conference is the natural offshoot of our highly popular businesscourses already offered in school. The conference addressed broader-reaching topics that really gotstudents thinking about how to tackle serious business prep once they enter university. Giving high schoolstudents an opportunity to develop business skills early on in their education will go a long way inpreparing our students for their future careers in the business world.

THE ECONOMY IN ONTARIO

IS CHANGING.GAINING ENTRANCE TO

TRADITIONAL PROFESSIONALPROGRAMS IS BECOMING

MORE DIFFICULT AND THOSEWHO ARE ADMITTED ARE

OFTEN FACED WITH A DIFFICULT JOB SEARCH.

OSSIP BUSINESS BOARDROOM – Alon, Roma, Hayley ’08 and Lori ’11Ossip are funding the creation of a boardroom inspired learning space at TCW. It willprovide a technology rich learning environment for business courses and the extra-curricular entrepreneurs ofDECA. When students enter into the Business Boardroom, they will hang up their “TanenbaumCHAT student”persona and become part of a business team.

Students will approach this learning environment in a more professional manner, much like those attendinga business meeting in the real world. The environment will give a sense of importance to the business classes.Learning is best done experientially, and this new addition will result in a more professional experience, onethat more closely mirrors the real business world.

(Students left to right): Alex Satok ’13, Jenna Zucker ’13, Josh Chorlton ’13, Jason Brown ’13, Josh Wine ’13, Zachary White ’13, Josh Pope ’14, Dylan Litman ’14, Harry Orbach-Miller ’13, Zoe Sebastien ’13, and Lainie Yallen ’14(Faculty left to right): Jordan Hoffman, Richard Davis – Keynote Speaker, Kathy Li and Nina Wener



SAM KAPUSTINFarewellto

I have known Samuel Kapustin since the day I moved to Torontoin the summer of 1974 and he called the cops on me – a storywell-known in two widely differing versions to thirty years’ worth ofour students. From there, the relationship could only improve. Everyone who has ever worked with Sam in any capacity knowsthat he is a man of organization, an intellectual, an academic: astudent in the truest sense of the word. His field may be history, buthis passion is knowledge. He seeks to understand not from the soundbite or the quick image, but from the source, from the word on thepage. It has been said as no small praise that Jewish Studiesat TanenbaumCHAT is “text based”. Sam Kapustin has epitomizedthat search to the source. As much as I respected Sam’s work as a teacher and an adminis-trator, it was when I had the opportunity to serve for several yearsin the administration of our northern branch that I came to bestappreciate the full significance of Sam’s dedication to the higheststandards in every course of study. I came to see that he was notdictating a stagnant, arbitrary achievement requirement; rather, he – G A R Y L E V I N E

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was striving constantly to fine-tune a system which would encourageeach student to seek out her / his own unique path to Jewishknowledge, but with an academic integrity that would foster respectfor the true depth of historic Jewish study, as well the self-respectthat each student might come to feel for the quality of her / hisown achievements. It is, I believe, this combination that is the truefoundation of a Jewish identity which is deep and binding. The educator who will assume the position of Principal of JewishStudies next year will find a system in place that is prepared to growand to develop as the school grows and develops, but never at theexpense of the best educational interest of the student or the commu-nity. Sam Kapustin has been one of the key architects of that system. As Sam has contributed to TanenbaumCHAT’s North and Southcampuses, we await him here at CHAT East. Former administratorsand teachers, dozens of former sh’lichim and many, many CHATgrads and their families await Sam and Marsha’s aliya in severalmonths. It will be a retirement well deserved and, Lord knows, thiscountry could use a little organization.”



Sam & Marsha Kapustin

Sam – We’ll miss you.

As Vice Principal, responsible for Jewish Studies at the Wallenberg Campus,it has been an honour to work directly under Sam’s leadership for the pasteight years. To me, Sam is the ultimate protector of Jewish education. Timeand again I have observed how Sam strategically and deliberately guidedthe school through uncharted waters, taking the Jewish Studies program atthis school to great heights. He always did this with great determination butwith style and good humour. We often hear how TanenbaumCHAT is leapsand bounds ahead of other similar schools, especially in the area oforganized Judaic Studies curriculum. This can be single handedly attributedto Sam’s vision, leadership and work. Sam’s departure is going to leave ahuge void in my professional life. This spring, I personally will say goodbye to a mentor, a teacher, a leader and a wonderful friend. Sam – We’llmiss you.” – RABB I E L I MANDEL

VP, Jewish Studies, TCW



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TracyWhen Tracy Zepp and her husband Jonathan began the process of deciding whichhigh school their son Noah would attend after grade 8 at Associated Hebrew School,it seemed like a natural transition to send him to TanenbaumCHAT. Although Tracy andJonathan both had a public school education, their strong belief in Jewish educationwas something they wanted to give to their children.

Their first introduction to the school was at a Grade 8 Open House for parents. Whenasked what their first impression was, quite simply stated, “We were blown away.”

Now, nearly a year and a half later, their initial impressions have definitely beenvalidated. Admittedly, before Noah began, Tracy says she was concerned about theworkload. She now regards it as a life skill that kids are taught how to multi-task whilemanaging and coping with their workload. She is pleased that Noah still has time forhis own extracurricular activities and has even joined the Science club.

For Noah, he knew from the outset that he wanted to go to TanenbaumCHAT. Like anynew student in high school, there was an initial adjustment of learning how to advocatefor himself and seek out help and guidance when needed. It didn’t take long howeverto feel comfortable in this new setting, maintaining friendships from his day school yearsand making new friends with students from a variety of different backgrounds. Ahighlight for Noah was his Shabbaton experience. The ruach (spirit) was amazing andhe thought so highly of his madrichim (counsellors) that he too wants to be a madrichone day.

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Lilly, Tracy, Noah (TCK ’16) and Jonathan Zepp



years she has been here. “I feel it’s my job to get more kids involved”says Arkin, whose list of activities is highlighted by her involvement inthe Model UN, coaching almost 100 kids from grades 9 -12 during theyear and travelling with them to three different competitions. At the Kimel Centre Mara Reich doesn’t mind giving up lunch hoursand Sundays volunteering. She loves being exposed to the studentsthat she doesn’t teach – and adores contributing her time to theSpring Concert, the Arts Café and the last four years of the Film Festival.Wallenberg Head of Music Robyn Cooke says about her volunteerism,“My high school music teacher got me through school; I hope I can dothe same.” Our faculty is truly at the heart of the TanenbaumCHAT Experience.Their voluntary commitment over and above their teaching responsibilitiesis worth bragging about. Whether they are coaching at 6 a.m. or onan overnight bus filled with kids to West Virginia – they are choosingto dedicate their own personal time to our students – and buildingrelationships that will last a lifetime.

ASK any TanenbaumCHAT faculty member what theydo at school and you may be surprised to find thattheir first answer isn’t always what they teach. The vibrantextra-curricular life of the school couldn’t exist without the enthusiasticvolunteerism of our own faculty. “The school culture just makes you want to do more” says RabbiNetanel Javasky. In his second year at TCK Rabbi Javasky explains “Forme, being involved in extra-curricular changes the classroom experience.Students see you as an individual and develop a different kind ofrespect.” With a young family at home, Javasky has three year old twinsand a one year old; his commitment outside the classroom is noteworthy,from coaching the TCK Senior Basketball and travelling to Baltimorewith them to the advanced study of the Talmud Bekiut Club. Javaskyexplains, “I can pinpoint my most meaningful conversation with astudent, it was on a Shabbaton at 1:00 a.m.!!” The enthusiasm of participation isn’t restricted to the newcomers.Veteran TCW teacher Marilyn Arkin has been volunteering for the 10

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C U R R E N T P A R E N T S Front-of-the-line access to the TanenbaumCHAT August 2013 Book Sale

Personalized end-of-year teacher thank you tribute cards (June 2013)

Reserved seats at TanenbaumCHAT Graduation (after 4 consecutive years of membership)

An exclusive 1961 Society event


While every gift we receive is greatly appreciated, 1961 Society membershipis extended to those who make an annual gift of $1,200 or more. Thesegifts underscore the importance of giving to ensure success in our Annual Fund and helpprovide the valuable enhancements that make TanenbaumCHAT stand out as one of NorthAmerica’s premier Jewish high schools.

As a member of the 1961 Society you can enjoy these B E N E F I T S :

RF R I E N D S O F T A N E N B A U M C H A T 10 Tribute Cards personalized for any occasion (condolences, mazel tov, get well, holiday wishes etc.)

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HATSOFFWISHING YOU

CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL YOUR FUTURE

ENDEAVOURS

totheClassof 2013Celebrate| Appreciate| Participate

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BREAKFAST | A CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE | LUNCH WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN | STUDENT ENTERTAINMENT


WALLENBERG CAMPUSWednesday, October 9, 2013

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IT’S IMPORTANT FOR GRANDPARENTS TO SPEAK TO THEIR GRANDCHILDREN AND SHARE THEIR

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES WITH THEM.THERE’S A LOT TO BE LEARNED.

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Connie Monson Kussner was born in Ottawa and is the youngestof four children. Her parents raised her to have a strong love of Israel.In fact, Connie’s grandfather had been at the second Zionist conferencein Basel, Switzerland with Theodor Herzl. Her father believed stronglyin Jewish education and since there was no Jewish day school whileshe was growing up, she went to Talmud Torah after school and endedup as the only girl in her class. Moving to Toronto as a young bride in 1954, Connie later had fivechildren and sent them all to United Synagogue Day School. Now asa grandmother of seven, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to seefirst-hand how her grandchildren, who are attending TanenbaumCHAT,are learning the values that resonate so strongly within her family. This past year, Connie attended TanenbaumCHAT’s inaugural

Grandparent Day at the Wallenberg Campus. She was very impressedby the staff, the programming, the student involvement and the schooldynamics. “There was really something for everyone,” she explains.“It was easy to see why students thrive at the school. They developtheir own strengths and can involve themselves in many areas ofinterest.” Sitting down as a family every Friday night to share a Shabbatdinner, Connie is certain that their discussions have been enhancedthrough the knowledge her grandchildren have gained at the school. When asked about the importance of the role of a grandparent intheir grandchild’s life, without hesitation, Connie says, “It’s importantfor grandparents to speak to their grandchildren and share theirknowledge and experiences with them. There’s a lot to be learned.”

CONNIE MONSON KUSSNER

Connie Monson Kussner with her grandchildren, current TanenbaumCHAT students, Noah Alter ’16 and Lainie Yallen ’14 (2013 -14 TCW Student Council President)!



DAVID MATLOWPRODUC E R

TANENBAUMCHAT WAS PROUD TO PRESENT THE WORLDPREMIERE OF THE DOCUMENTARY FILM BY ELI TAL-EL ANDDAVID MATLOW, MY HERZL . THIS UNCONVENTIONALDOCUMENTARY, TAKES A PERSONAL LOOK AT THEODORHERZL, THE MAN WHO INSPIRED SO MANY – AND HISLEGACY WHICH IS STILL UNDER DEBATE.

Four hundred people were in attendancefor the soldout show at Cineplex SilverCityat Yonge & Eglinton. With much thanks toour presenting sponsor, Goodmans LLP, 50movie sponsors and 400 eager movie-goers, over $44,000 was raised in supportof TanenbaumCHAT’s Together Campaign.

Thank you to the incredible support of our movie sponsors who helped make this event a wonderful success.Marcy & Leonard Abramsky and FamilyDavit & Becky AkmanAlan & Rona ApplebaumHerb & Fran BinderStephen Bloom & Bonnie Goodman-BloomPearl & Jerry BloomMichael & Rena BucksteinDavid, Ellen & Noah ChaikofLawrence & Trudy CherninLaurie & Jeff CohenEffort Trust – Eric WeiszJoan & Hy EileyEli, Rebecca & Nate FeldmanFirm CapitalFluxgold Izsak Jaeger LLPBrenlee & Allen Gales and FamilyAlby & Ruth Garbe and FamilyBrad & Nathalie Goldhar and FamilyMarya & Herman GradThe Greenberg Samuels FamilyAndrea & Steve Halperin and FamilyStephen & Carol HandelmanLianne & Bruce LeboffLevine, Sherkin, Boussidan

Michele & Russell Masters and FamilyAnne Matlow & John BohnenDavid & Leanne MatlowIrving MatlowMelanie Potts & Neill MayEphry & Barbara MerkurPaul & Marcy MuchnikMaggie & Elie NewmanMark & Heather NoskiewiczStephen & Michelle PincusGale Rubenstein & Joseph BlankierRay Rubin & Lloyd HoffmanFred Rubinoff & Shoshana WeimanBarry Simon & Susan EileyAlan & Rebecca SimpsonShaun Singer & Sue WeinsteinThe Singer FamilyBeth & Lorne SokolSari & Hal SpringerState Building GroupMark & Kim SurchinVision Capital CorporationFred & Linda WaksMona Taylor & Ari ZaretskyDavid Zitzerman & Karen Friedman


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WHY WE GAVE TO THE TOGETHERCAMPAIGN...

Construct ion of fu ture science labs at seven weeks f rom complet ion.

When Caroline and I were approached tomake a gift for the Wallenberg Campus TogetherCampaign, we didn’t look at it in terms ofNorth vs. South. We were inspired by leaders inthe community who had made significant gifts toplaces they did not necessarily have a connectionwith. Our children benefitted from the generosityof donors across the city who helped make theKimel Centre what it is today. It seemed right tohelp TanenbaumCHAT wherever it was. The other nice tie in was the science wingand periodic table. My father was a chemicalengineer and buying an element in his honourseemed fitting. I think he always liked Polonium!”

DOV ZEVYKimel Family Education Centre PA R E N T

When I first heard about the campaign torebuild the science wing at TanenbaumCHAT, Iimmediately thought about the modest biologylab where I first started on my scientific path25 years ago. I was amazed to learn that littlehad been done to update these facilities until theTogether Campaign. This fundraising initiativegave me a unique opportunity to give back tothe school that had equipped me, and so manyothers, with the skills necessary to pursue acareer in academic medicine. I am excited to seehow this state-of-the-art learning environmentwill inspire a new generation of TanenbaumCHATstudents to continue to pursue achievement inscience and medicine.”

As a proud parent of two TanenbaumCHATgraduates, and a past member of the Board ofDirectors, giving back to the school with a gift tothe Together Campaign was a way of saying“ thank you” to the institution that gave somuch to our family. TanenbaumCHAT is part ofthe fabric of our family; whether it was earlymornings at school for athletics practices or latein the evening for Board meetings, everythingthat happened throughout the day provided thefoundation for our daughters on which tobuild and explore their unique worlds, whilemaintaining their strong commitment to theirJudaism and to Israel.”

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CLASS OF ’80ALAN DRYER

MARLON HERSHKOP IAN SHORE

CLASS OF ’81KAREN KAHANSKY

EVA ROSENTHAL

CLASS OF ’82MARVIN GELKOPF

D. TODD MORGANSTEIN

CLASS OF ’83RANDI APPLEBY HANDLER

ALLAN FRIEDMAN NAOMI NOYEK SATOK

CARRIE ORFUS GELKOPFMARK SATOK

ROBERT SINGERMELECH TANEN

CLASS OF ’84ELVY COHEN

STEVEN EKSTEIN PATTI FLUXGOLD

YAEL KAROL ISAAC SZPINDEL

CLASS OF ’85MARCIE NOYEK

JONATHAN NOYEKJACK POLLAK NINA WINE

CLASS OF ’86ANNIE BENLEZRAH

MICHELLE FREEDMAN

CLASS OF ’87ADRIENNE FLETCHER

CLASS OF ’88PATRICK AMAR

DINA LEBOWITZSHARON MAYER

PAMELA TOBE

CLASS OF ’69ALAN GREENSPAN

CLASS OF ’74NORMAN JESIN

CLASS OF ’75PEARL GREENSPAN

MICHAEL GOLDRICH LEORA MARCOVITZ EDIE NEUBERGER STEVEN SKURKA

CLASS OF ’76ALLAN HERMANJOHN WENUS

CLASS OF ’77ALLEN FRANKEL

ROSANNE ZUCK TEBBI

CLASS OF ’78GILAD ABRAHAMI

JOEL EISEN STANLEY FENWICKFERN KUTNOWSKI

CLASS OF ’79MARSHA FENWICK HARVEY MINCER

ALAN NOYEK CHARLES RADZINSKI

DAVID ZINS NANCY ZINS

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TO THE 51 ALUMNI PARENTS WHOSE CHILDREN ARE GRADUATING FROM TANENBAUMCHAT IN THE CLASS OF 2013.

MAY YOU CELEBRATE THEIR WONDERFUL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALWAYS.

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My four years at CHAT were a trulydefinitive time in my life.” said Noah. “Thelessons learned over four years, both inand out of class, are still applicable to mylife 10 years later. Organizing the reunionwas a way to thank and support the schoolthat taught me so much. The fact thatwe have lost a classmate puts a lot intoperspective for all of us.” Rachel concurs…”I always wanted to find a way to giveback to CHAT for all it had done for me,and the reunion felt like a perfect match.Although many of my classmates andI have lost touch, I have always had aspecial place in my heart for the peoplewho made me feel loved during my fouryears at CHAT. Darryl’s passing wassomething that Noah and I felt needed tobe recognized in a way that would keephis memory alive at CHAT forever.”

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– An excerpt fromthe Class of 2002 Yearbook

The Class of 2002 gave back to TanenbaumCHAT when they attended their 10 year class reunion. Thanks

to the leadership, dedication and energy of event co-chairs and classmates NoahZatzman and Rachel Albert, the class

raised funds to purchase a cover for theshulchan (prayer table) for the new interim

Beit Midrash at the Wallenberg Campus,dedicating it to the memory of fellow

classmate Darryl Odes z”l.

&NOAHZATZMAN ’02

RACHELALBERT ’02



Jonathan Ain ‘92Lisa Ain Dack ‘99

Meira Elituv ‘04Debbie Elman ‘87

Michael Orfus ‘03Allan Ungar ‘06David Walt ‘03Ari Zaionz ‘91

Noah Zatzman ‘02

Kimel Family Education Centre

Wallenberg Campus

Rabbi Adam Cutler ’00Meira Elituv ’04

Tracey Hendler ’02

Matt Himel ’03Kayla Lean ’06Ben Mogil ’91

Sandra Singer ’00Tanya Wyman ’90Noah Zatzman ’02

The goal of TanenbaumCHAT’s annual Career Day for grade 10students is to open their minds to the varied career

opportunities available to them in today’s workplace. We are so fortunate to have dedicated alumni who make time to

return to school to expose our students to a multitude of career options and share the personal journeys that took them there.

Thank you to our incredible 2013 Career Day panelists for your time, insights and wisdom. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, the

always charismatic Sol Birenbaum ’92, who addressed both campuses.

Make sure to visit: www.tanenbaumchat.org/alumni

eMail: [email protected]

LinkedIn Group: TanenbaumCHAT Alumni Association

If you would like to help plan your reunion and join an

organizing committee, contact Heather Gutmann 416-636-5984 x 333 or

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/tanenbaumchatalumniFO L LOW US ON FACEBOOK

SAVE DATES CLASS OF 2003

10 YEAR REUNIONThursday, November 7th

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

CLASS OF 198825 YEAR REUNIONThursday, November 14th7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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* Funding for The Mentorship Network has been assisted by the Adam Buck z’l Family Business Fund to open new opportunities for TanenbaumCHAT alumni.

The Mentorship Network is an alum-to-alum mentorshipprogram established for TanenbaumCHAT alumni of all ages. Weare always looking to enhance our resource bank of mentors in avariety of industries including medicine, finance, law, media andthe arts. Mentors aim to provide career advice and foster anexchange of career-related ideas and expertise. This program hasseen great success as a result of our personalized mentee-mentormatching process.

For more information, please contact:Ben Mogil | Chair, Mentorship Network [email protected] ORHeather Gutmann416.636.5984 ext: [email protected]

TanenbaumCHAT’sMentorship NetworkHelping career goals take shape.

YOU

Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty....

can shape someone’s future.


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NACHES

Do you have a special occasion or some good news to share? Please keep sending us your announcements and photos!

Lisa Ain Dack ’99 and Jeff Dack welcome

Linda Avadiev-Mishayev ’99 and and Dani Mishayevwelcome YonatanRachel Nora

Arieh Singer ’01 andBlair Wexler Singer ’01welcome

Gretta HindySharon (Singal) Orgel ’90 and David Orgel welcome

AvrahamYairDaniel Avi Aaron Simon ’02 and Tali Simon welcome



Contact Heather Gutmann 416.636.5984 ext: 333 or [email protected]

AlumniAssociationAlisha (Kurlandski) Farber ’99and Yaakov Farber welcome

JonahMax

Shauna Waltman ’98 and Jeremy Bornstein welcomeJudah Ryan

Rabbi Matisyahu Friedman ’05and Chana Rivkah Friedman welcome

Chaya Moushka

Ben Mogil ’91 and Marni Banackwelcome Rory Fara

Tamara Winegust ’05 and Moshe Lasker ’03 welcome Na’amahYosefa


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Sheri Herblum ’06 on her successful completion ofchartered accountant exams.

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Michelle Kahn ’07 for anhonorable mention in the AdultDivision of a film competitionsponsored by the SephardicEducation Centre

Eric Kaplovitch ’06 received a scholarship for academic excellence for 3rd year at U of T medicalschool.

Tamara Winegust ’05 ongraduating with a Dual JurisDoctor (J.D.) from AmericanUniversity Washington Collegeof Law and the University ofOttawa.

Send us your Naches Notes ! ! ! ! !

Rena Friedman ’07 married Leibel Berktin Paula Garshowitz ’04

married Seth Harlan

Michael Koral ’01 married Rachel Wrock

Liane Porepa ’99 married David Machlis ’01 Matt Reingold ’03

married Chani Greenwald ’04 Heather Socken ’03 married Gersh Hurwitz

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CALLINGALL ALUMNI...Are your parents still getting your CHATTER? Are you missing updates on our exciting new programs, initiatives and upcoming events?

Staying connected toYOU is important toUS!Please ema i l or c a l l u s with any changes to your contact information.

S TAY IN TOUCH !

Contact Heather Gutmann 416.636.5984 ext: 333 or [email protected]

Esther Direnfeld ’03 engaged to Daniel Katzin

Gilian Horenfeldt ’04 engaged to Brian Pomer

Jessica Friedlich ’05 engaged to Adam Armeland

Sarah Praver ’05 engaged to Matthew Laski ’04 Daniel Rende ’06

engaged to Atara Tanen ’10

Adira Winegust ’07 engaged to Daniel Glatt

Kayla Goldrich ’07 engaged to Josh Bernick ’06

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FOR GRADE 8 PARENTSMORNING & EVENING

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Wallenberg Campus(for families living SOUTH of Steeles Avenue)Wednesday, October 16, 2013

8:00 PM to 9:30 PMOR Thursday, October 17, 2013

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Kimel Family Education Centre(for families living NORTH of Steeles Avenue)

Monday, October 21, 20138:00 PM to 9:30 PM

OR Tuesday, October 22, 20139:00 AM to 10:30 AM

OPENHOUSEJOINUS!

We’ll answer all your questions!

FOR admission enquiries and/or a personal tour please contact: Rosemary Tile Recruitment Admissions Manager [email protected] ext. 377

Live the TanenbaumCHAT Experience!


Spring/Summer CHATTER 2013

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