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Save the Date!

Celebrate our 65th Year

Seattle Hebrew Academy’s

Annual Gala

“Making History”

Sunday Evening

December 2, 2012

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

September 2012 / 5772 אלול

1617 In te r laken Dr ive E | Seat t le , WA 98112 | 206-323-5750 | www.seatt lehebrewacademy.org

Spirit of SHA ה“ב

SHA Appreciates

Generous Grants

Samis Foundation

and

Jewish Federation of

Greater Seattle

Congratulations to Our 2012 Graduating Class!

ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012

Raphael Shlomo Alcabés

Eli Alexander Brawerman

Esther A. Goldberg

Akiva Jacob Greenberg

Gabriella Joelle Naggar

Roxanna Sikavi

Nora Yagolnitser

"I come to school every

day and feel like I'm living

in a dream. I could not

have asked for a

more loving, caring

class or school.”

- Nora Yagolnitser

Class of 2012

Valedictorian Speech

Dear SHA Family,

What does it mean to “Lead the Way” and why is it such a critical ideal? It seems

that, in spite of the considerable ink having been spilled on the subject, there

appears to be a startling dearth of truly inspirational leaders. This may be because

exceptional leadership is so tremendously demanding.

The Ha-Emek Davar, Rabbi Naftal Tzvi Berlin, sometimes known as the Netziv, writes on the section of

the Torah dealing with the appointment of the new leader of the People Israel after Moshe writes that a

leader must emulate the Almighty, and be “independently minded and not swayed or diverted by self-

centered desires or other pressures." Of all the leadership attributes of the Almighty to select, this is

quite an interesting one; noble and lofty, it demands from each of us a purity of truth and a

commitment to service.

At SHA, the rigor that we bring into every discussion and initiative is, simply put; what is best for our

students? Not what is expedient and never what would involve the least amount of effort, but rather a

commitment to exactitude, distinction and what is most fitting for each and every student. This

discipline has led SHA to truly becoming an outstanding school that truly is “Leading the Way.”

This monumental achievement takes considerable consistent and constant collective know-how,

unswerving devotion and a lot of hard work! This year we brought these projects and

initiatives to SHA:

Thank you for your part in all that we have been able to accomplish together – your generosity and

your leadership have made it all a reality!

With overflowing gratitude,

Rivy Poupko Kletenik, Head of School

MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL

8th Grade Project & Big 6 Research

5th Grade IslandWood Science Camp

7th Grade Mt. St. Helens Overnight Expedition

EC Fellowship for Leadership & Excellence

Student Led Conferences

Hall of Maps

SWIS – Discipline Database for Project

SHAlom

SHAvua Tov!

Recalibration of school-wide Science Program

School-wide Art Initiative

EC “My Gym” Program

Refresh of Grade Level Curriculum Maps

Melton Foundations of Jewish Living Course

Green School Initiative

SHA LEADERSHIP 2012-2013

BOARD PRESIDENT

Joel Jacobson

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Jacob Menashe

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Dina Kaufthal

TREASURER

Giselle Greisman

SECRETARY

Bonnie Rosenbloom

PAST PRESIDENT

Michal Geller

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Leah Almo

Paul Bloom

Charles F. Broches, PhD

I. Mervin (Sonny) Gorasht

Steven Hemmat

Dorothy Roer

Ilene Siscovick

Rabbi Chaim Weiss

Elana Zana

Rafael Zimberoff

EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS

Rabbi Simon Benzaquen

Rabbi Moshe Kletenik

Rabbi Ron-Ami Meyers

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Rivy Poupko Kletenik

PRINCIPAL

Katie May

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL-JUDAIC

Rabbi Aaron Bayer

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - GENERAL

Janet Drake

DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

Sharon Mezistrano

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dave Pruitt

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Michelle Shriki

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Sari Weiss

SHA’s 65th ~ Making History!

The history of Jewish education in Seattle dates back to 1894 when

Congregation Bikur Cholim, the oldest continuous synagogue in

Seattle founded in 1891, sponsored the establishment of the first

Jewish educational program in the city, the Hebrew Free School, as

an after-school center for Jewish learning. It later became the Seattle

Talmud Torah formed as an institution for all Seattle Jews.

The Seattle Hebrew Day School was formed in 1947 to provide an

integrated program of Jewish and secular studies during regular

school hours. By 1948, the Seattle Talmud Torah and Seattle Hebrew

Day School had consolidated. In 1969, with the initiation of an early

childhood center, the name of the school changed to the Seattle

Hebrew Academy. Sixty-five years later SHA is a thriving, ground

breaking, nationally recognized Jewish Day School. What more

appropriate animating theme for this year can there be than,

“Making History?”

SHA invites you to be a part of Making History! Where were you in

1948? In what ways does the establishment of the State of Israel

interface with SHA? What year did you, your children or grandchildren

attend SHA? What are your warmest memories of our school? Help us

capture the Spirit of SHA. Join us in creating SHA Story Boards that

tell our story.

Be in touch with Michelle Shriki - mshriki@sha613.org

The future is part of Making History too.

Join us in our celebration.

Sunday Evening ~ December 2, 2012

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

MAKING H I S TORY - OUR 65 TH YEAR

Ground breaking of the Seattle Talmud Torah 1929

LEADING THE WAY TO OUR FUTURE

Rafael and Anya Zimberoff

* = cash gift

SHA Endowment Fund

“Jewish day schools are one of the pillars of Jewish engagement which energizes the

nucleus of Jewish life.” -Dan Perla, AVI CHAI Foundation

"Tzedakah and acts of kindness are the equivalent of all the mitzvot of the Torah"

– Jerusalem Talmud, Pe'ah 1:1.

Two very powerful statements. Here’s one more…

Seattle Hebrew Academy is fulfilling our 2011-2012 theme of “Leading the Way” as we launch our

Endowment Fund. Universities have benefitted for many years from endowments and now Day Schools

are gearing up to do the same. Endowments are a proven way to help schools thrive and grow. How

many investments give returns that are so much more than monetary? This investment isn’t trickle down,

it builds up. Plant that orchard. Sow those seeds. It ensures that the coming generations of our

community’s children have a school that provides them with that critical confluence of education,

citizenship, personal growth and continuity of traditions.

We are launching our campaign with a challenge from SAMIS. We have set a goal of $700,000 to be

raised by December 2014. Once the funds are raised, SAMIS will MATCH with an additional $700,000

which gives us a starting endowment of $1,400,000. Your gift already has a 100% return.

Be a part of something that will help our school serve the needs of future children. Earn a share in their

learning. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving. We ask that you come forward to partner with us.

Karen Treiger

Endowment Chair

For more information, please contact Michelle Shriki, Director of Development, at 206-323-7933 x 203

We would like to thank those who have joined our Legacy Circle

Estate of Isaac N. Alhadeff *

Jacob & Leah Almo

Dr. Adam & Beth Balkany

Dr. Charles Broches, Ph.D. &

Connie Kanter *

Bradd and Evy Cohen

Joseph and Marilyn Feinberg

Joshua & Sarah Gortler

Leon Levy *

Diana Gudaus Poperny *

Yoav and Pamela Schwartz *

Sheldon and Irene Steinberg *

Dr. Shlomo Goldberg &

Karen Treiger

Our Mission:

SHA is an Early Childhood through 8th Grade Orthodox Jewish Day School

We provide our students, families and community a school of excellence, founded on love of God & Torah and inspiring

academics within an atmosphere of K'vod HaTalmid, student dignity.

We develop students of character and integrity through the pursuit of Torah knowledge and secular studies, connection to

the State of Israel and commitment to our Ashkenazic and Sephardic heritage.

We prepare future generations to lead lives of service and mitzvoth and to perpetuate our Torah and traditions in Seattle,

Israel and worldwide.

SPIRIT OF SHA MURAL PROJECT UPDATE “The world endures only for the sake of the breath of school children”

Talmud Shabbat

We are thrilled to announce the installation of SHA’s first commemorative tile mural!

Created by SHA students, families, friends, staff, community members and alumni, this

beautiful collaborative project celebrates our commitment to Jewish education and all of

the lives touched by SHA.

Many thanks to all who participated in the first phase of this project –

your contributions raised over $24,000 for SHA!

Honoring Rabbi Morton &

Mrs. Leya Moskowitz Sunday, December 4, 2011

“An investment in SHA is an investment in the

future of your family and our community – it’s

the safest investment you will ever make!”

- Rabbi and Mrs. Moskowitz

On Sunday, December 4th friends

and community members gathered

to show their support for Rabbi and

Mrs. Moskowitz who were honored at

the SHA Annual Gala. For more than

three decades the Moskowitzes have

led the way for all of us through their

many years of service as Jewish

educators in our community and are exemplary role models who have dedicated their lives to

teaching our children.

In a surprising announcement made by the Samis Foundation that evening, veteran educators

Rabbi and Mrs. Moskowitz were the inaugural recipients of the Rabbi William H. Greenberg Award.

The Samis Foundation established the award in memory of Rabbi Greenberg who was a passionate

proponent of Jewish day school educational excellence. Rabbi David Twersky presented each

honoree with a $10,000 cash award and said the following, “ It is the hope of our foundation that by

publicly singling out such teaching professionals, we will be able to raise the prestige of the unsung

heroes of Jewish continuity and renaissance in our era – quality Day School educators—and

hopefully inspire young talented charismatic disciples of such individuals to consider the profession

of Day School education for themselves as well.”

It was a night to remember! The Moskowitzes were truly surprised and humbled by such an honor.

SHA EC PARTICIPATES IN FELLOWSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE SHA is honored to be participating in this unique opportunity for learning and growth, led by renowned

educator, Diana Ganger. This collaboration with six other Jewish area preschools provides us with great

insight and a forum for rich discussions leading to increased excellence at SHA and the greater Seattle Jewish

community at large.

Our focus areas include:

The importance of quality relationships between educators and parents

The importance of supporting and nurturing our staff

Refining our school’s cultural identity – incorporating Torah values with excellence in Early Childhood

education

Emotionally responsive practice – the most beneficial for children

The importance of reflection to guide us in our understanding of excellence

We have just completed Year One and look forward to the coming year with anticipation for increased

learning opportunities and much growth as we continue on our journey!

SHA GALA - A NIGHT OF TRIBUTE

Rabbi Mokowitz, Leya Moskowitz and their son Shmully Moskowitz, z’l

Jean Willner Jim & Debi Willner Josh & Piera Willner Louis Willner Stuart & Sonia Willner Rabbi Avi & Mary Jaine

Winakour Jim Manicini & Nomi

Winderbaum Donald & Bonnie Wittenberg David & Tova Wren Igor & Larisa Yagolnitser Vladimir & Tamara Yagolnitser Vivien Yellin Dr. Gideon & Nitza Yuval Ted & Elly Zabb Liat Zaidenberg Nazem & Majdoline Zelkha Bob & Becky Zimmerman Sarah Zolan

Capital Fund Michael & Carole Behar Norman & Lisa Behar Stan Handaly & Pamela Goral Dr. Harvey & Giselle Greisman Dr. Saul & Joyce Rivkin Rabbi Chaim & Sara Weiss

Established Endowments Mark S. Calvo Charitable Trust Birulin Family Scholarship Fund of the JFGS

Morris A. Goldberg Memorial Scholarship - Fund of the JFGS

Dr. Philip & Hasida Toltzis (for Henry Isaacson Fund)

Designated Contributions Anonymous Victor & Susan Alhadeff Dr. Leah Amyakar Dr. Edward & Elaine Epstein Rona Frances Michal & Lea Geller Jay & Robin Gindin Sonny & Gena Gorasht Deborah Katz Jon & Dina Kaufthal Dan & Jo Kershaw Dr. Glenn & Alissa Krieger Greg & Katie May Jeff & Jamie Merriman-Cohen Sam & Sharon Mezistrano

Aaron & Joanna Sandorffy Alan & Carol Sidell Scott & Joy Silver Craig & Sheila Sternberg

Gifts in Kind Bob Bailey Dr. Adam & Beth Balkany Asher & Yirat Dahan Dr. Jed & Lori Davis

Elizabeth Ebersole & Paul Sliwowicz Michal & Lea Geller Billy Howard & Mimi Sternberg Larry & Janet Jassen Efrem & Linda Krisher Jim & Leslie Meisner Rabbi Ron-Ami & Miriam Meyers Rick & Jodi Negrin Oren & Bonnie Rosenbloom Barry & Sari Weiss Rayne Wilder

This is our best effort at a fully inclusive list. Please forgive any errors or omissions,

and call our office for corrections. 206-323-7933 x 301

Thank You!

Payroll & Benefits $2,540,648 / 82%

Tuition 58%

Samis 22%

Friend, continued $999 & Under Rabbi Solomon & Esther Maimon Rosie Maimon Dr. Menachem & Judy Maimon Boris Makovoz David & Michal Malka Rabbi Richard & Linda Mann Avraham & Yaavit Manor Nizan Manor & Jessica Tabakin-Manor Murray & Rosalie Marcus Rabbi Yona & Ariella Margolese Marcus & Flavia Markiewicz Michael & Akemi Marshall Neil Martin & Patricia Willner-Martin Bernice Maslan Fred Maslan Lirit Maslan Michael & Shoshana Maslan Peter Maslan Rabbi Robert & Carol Maslan Susan De Jaén Matalon Vikki Matz Greg & Katie May Michael & Diane Medved Michael Medvedev Pesach & Nancy Mehlman Ira & Peta Mehlman Marc Meirovitz & Caron Rubin Jim & Leslie Meisner Dr. Daniel & Barbara Melber Jacob & Benjamina Menashe

Chuck & Nancy Mertel Scott & Tanya Mertel Rabbi Ron-Ami & Miriam Meyers Dr. H. Lee & Nechama Michelson Jana Oppenheim Miller Jeremy Miller & Barbara Mackoff Ben & Isabel Miller Bernie Minsk Joseph Mintz Edwin & Pnina Mirsky Eric & Melissa Monsowitz Isaac & Susan Morgensztern Norman & Dina Moskowitz Shmully Moskowitz z'l Victoria Navi Marvin & Saralyn Negrin Joshua Negrin Dr. Vernon & Elisabeth Neppe Patti Newby David Nissanov & Amy Allen Dr. Eugene & Esther Normand David & Kaden Oppenheimer David & Arlette Ordell Ruben Owen Rabbi Benjamin & Jodilyn Owen Julie Owen James Packman & Andrew Cohen Jim & Susan Pass Robert & Donna Peha Yuval Peled & Hadas Weiss-Peled Rabbi Tuvya & Adina Peromsik Michael & Lei Philbrick Steven Phillips & Joyce Bloch Phillips Morris & Marlene Piha

Bernard & Camille Pinsky Lea & David Polaner Dr. Scott & Karin Pollock Michael & Carla Post Nancy Potash Rabbi Joseph Radinsky Lillian Radinsky Rabbi Yehuda & Neomi Rapoport Gershon & Fran Rapoport Joseph & Laura Reback Peter & Debra Rettman Rosalie Revesz The Rind Family Foundation Morton Roberts Frances Rogers Paula S. Rogers Stan & Michele Rosen Chaim & Anna-Aliza Rosenbaum Rabbi Jay & Janine Rosenbaum Eric Rosencrantz Rabbi Avi & Rachel Rosenfeld Jerald & Jane Rosenfeld Moshe Ariel & Jackie Rosensweig Harry & Rhonda Rubin Sybill Rubin Stephen & Felicia Ruskin Jamison & Leah Russ Jan Russ Larry & Rochelle Russak Allen & Susan Russak Judy Russak Daniel & Yuki Sacks Rabbi Jonathan & Kochava Sacks Mark Salamon Benjamin Saltsman & Dina Elikan Mark & Sharon Sandler Ruth Sassoon Adam & Shirley Savel Savvy Source for Parents Ginger Sawyer Magda Schaloum Kristina Schaper Katherine Scharhon Rena Schlanger Dr. Daniel & Terri Schneeweiss David & Nancy Schneider Gail Schnitzer Robert Schoenfeld Dr. Nina Schorr Billie Schreiner Brian & Kara Schultz Mitchell & Nedra Schwamberg Jonathan & Shari Schwartz Michael & Kandy Schwartz Jeffrey Schwartz & Julie Kauffman z'l Yitzchok & Eliana Scott-Thoennes Seattle Jewish Community School Howard Shalinsky & Sarah Kaplan Linda Shapiro Shimon & Michelle Shriki Leila Shultz Sanford Sidell Amy Sidell Marc Sidell

Chaya Siegelbaum Daniel & Rita Sikavi Benjamin Silberstein Bruce & Ilene Silver Dr. David & Mila Silverstein Steven & Erin Simon Ruth Simon Mr. John Sindorf & Dr. Mary Ann Bolte Benjamin & Jenny Siscovick Ruth Smiler Rabbi Mark & Michelle Smilowitz Boris & Rita Solomyak Greg Eisen & Charlene Souriano Drs. Michael & Wendy Spektor Moshe Avroham & Maleah Spinell Lucille Spring Dana Staikides Marilyn Stalcup Carol Starin Barry Steinberg Klaus & Paula Stern Craig & Sheila Sternberg Doris J. Stiefel Jason & Amanda Stoffer Judith Stoloff Dr. Jerry & Carol Strassman Dr. Valerie Street Dr. Paul Sytman Dr. Alex & Lucille Sytman Leah Sytman David & Karen Tarica Mary Tarica Rabbi Chaim & Leah Tatel Douglas & Kal Taylor Harry & Jeanne Thomas Jim & Ketzi Toney Rabbi Robert Toren & Jocelyn Raish Ray & Nancy Treiger Burton & Nanette Tucker Rabbi Leslie & Faye Ungar Dr. Don & Chana Uslan Harry Varon Isaac Varon & Susan Marks Beverly Varon Eli Varon Sandy Varon Zollie & Sylvia Volchok David & Esther Voluck Alex Voss Hannah Voss Ruth Voss Chuck & Amy Wasser-Simpson Ken & Lynda Wegodsky Hans & Sharon Wehl Sally Weichbrodt Yarden Weidenfeld Fred & Ann Weinberg Rabbi Chaim & Sara Weiss Marvin & Karen Weiss Rabbi Dr. Joseph & Sara Weiss Steven & Tzipporah Wiens Rayne Wilder Bernard & Celia Willner

Individual Contributions $236,899 / 46%

LEADING THE WAY WITH OUR PARENTS

SHA PTO and Volunteers

Led by our newly formed PTO cabinet, our outstanding Parent and Grandparent volunteers

went above and beyond this year, Leading the Way with new events and more volunteering

than ever! Our mission: PTO strengthens, enhances and encourages the educational and

social community of the Seattle Hebrew Academy. As parents in the school we are a hands-

on organization; organizing

activities, serving lunches,

fund raising, friend-raising,

making telephone calls and

more!

We connect all parents and

students to the Spirit of SHA!

Making the Gala Video

Yom YeruSHAlayim

Tile Mural Launch Party

SCRIP

Green Team

Yom Ha’Atzma’ut

and much much more!

Florence Melton Adult Mini-School

This year SHA was proud to offer “The

Foundations of Jewish Family Living”

course, a new program for parents

providing a thought-provoking

encounter with the core values of

Judaism. Developed by the renowned

Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, a

project of the Hebrew University, the

curriculum brings to life the master

stories from our tradition and the

profound messages they convey.

Led by Rivy, the goal of this rich

learning experience is to bring the

Jewish conversation home to share

with young children. “Foundations of Jewish Family Living” provided our

families with the learning, the language, and the confidence to be a

teacher to their own children and support Jewish learning at home.

With the generous support of Education Services of the Jewish

Federation, SHA was honored to be chosen as the pilot school for this

enriching program.

SHA Welcomes You!

New Students in

2012-2013:

Judy Aaronson

Levi Alhadeff

Adin Bayer

Koby Bayer

Gabriella Bayer

Anoushka Bollag

Finn Hart

Ayala Eliahoo

Na'ama Eliahoo

River "Yuval" Erhardt

Meadow "Nira" Erhardt

Anne Findley

Roei Finkelstein

Shaked Finkelstein

Reut Finkelstein

Amit Gheva

Leah Gonzalez

Ozzie Graves

Aaron Harel

Ben Jacobson

Mabel Kahn

Oskar Kahn

Romi Kunin

Goldie Lackman

Asher Markiewicz

Matan Michelson

Isak Moon

Yacov Paley

Tuvia Reback

Asher Schultz

Liam Schwartz

Natanel Silverwalker

Lev Silverwalker

Shayna Silverwalker

Asher Simon

Eli Stoffer

Talia Trupin

Jesse Walton

Ben Weichbrodt

Gloria Wolf

LEADING THE WAY...

SHA Kindergarten awarded honor for their weekly food donation efforts

for Jewish Family Services.

100 Hours of Hebrew:

Grades 1 - 5 agreed to

collectively strive to

reach 100 hours of pure

spoken Hebrew in the

classroom. Once the

100 hours were

reached ---

Falafel Lunch for all!

Eighth Grade Seminar Project – Introductory Year!

Each 8th grader chose a topic to research over the course of the year

and then presented it to his or her peers. The challenge: projects must

integrate 2 or more curricular areas, involve some aspect of STEM

learning, and have a connection to Israel. A few of the topics students

chose: The Israeli Library System, a comparison of Krav Maga with other

martial arts, the impact of electric cars on the environment, and the

impact of computer screen viewing on vision. Through the course of

this project, students refined their research, note-taking, writing and

organizational skills, but more importantly they learned how to learn –

to take a subject of interest to them and immerse themselves in it.

EC and Middle School

Students working together

to refurbish the

“Caroline Rabinowitz

Memorial Garden.”

Mark Brawerman Rabbi Yehuda & Shaindel Bresler Admiral Herbert Bridge Sidney & Kathleen Brockman Dr. Richard & Lynette Brodsky Pablo Brontvain & Helen Cohen Zane & Celie Brown Yosef & Rivkah Brown Craig & Rhona Burazin Drs. Stephen Burns & Suzanne Lasser Sarah Bush Stephanie Butler & Shawn Ebert Barbara K. Calvo Leon & Linda Capelouto Morris & Jewel Capeluto Ralph Capeluto Bruce & Esther Caplan Rabbi Israel & Freyda Chait Rabbi Pesach & Shira Chait Chaim & Toby Chait Brad & Judy Chase Linda Clifton John & Carolyn Coffee David & Melissa Cohanim Bradd and Evy Cohen Ellis & Janice Cohen Stephen & Jo Cohen Albert & Katie Cordova Alexandra Crowe Marc Isaac & Suzanne Dadoun Asher & Yirat Dahan David & Cindy Damm Rabbi Avrohom & Rooksie David Ralph & Flo Davidson Arnold Davidson Daphne Davis Dr. Jed & Lori Davis Ariela De Funis Bension & Leah De Funis Lilly De Jaen Mordo & Beverly De Jaen Gabe & Karen Deutsch Francesca Donaldo Doncaster Investments NV, Inc. Steve Catron & Janet Drake Micah & Megan Druckman Alex & Alla Dvorkin Elizabeth Ebersole Herbert & Miriam Effron Shalom & Sarah Eiferman Arthur Elbling Rabbi Shimon & Meira Emlen Brett & Sabrina Endres Dr. Edward & Elaine Epstein Robert Ernst Rick Eskenazi Don & Deanne Etsekson Rabbi Mendy & Shani Feder Irving & Alfreda Feinberg Joseph & Marilyn Feinberg Rabbi Rodney & Raisie

Feinerman Albert Feldmann

David & Abigail Feuer Zev & Rebecca Feuer Dr. David Fichtenberg Lewis & Andrea Filler David Findley Rabbi David & Fayge Fink Joel & Debra Fink Joe & Randy Fischer Victor Fiss & Adrienne Query-Fiss Albert & Thelma Franco J. David Frankel, Ph.D. z'l & Prof. Paula Levine Avi & Rachel Freedman Richard Fruchter & Tricia Breen Ilya & Cynthia Gamel Saul Gamoran Chaim & Sarah Garfinkel Sharon Geffen Andy & Shoshana Geller Dov & Lenore Gelman Moshe Genauer Eli & Eva Genauer Ezra & Aliza Genauer Etzion & Marlene Genauer Rami Genauer Melech & Chani Genauer Nicole Gentry Errol & Ruth Ann Ger Michael & Eta Ghanooni Yair & Moriya Gheva Richard & Stacy Gilmore Jay & Robin Gindin Herbert & Carol Ginsburg Cliff & Cathy Godwin Yehuda & Lily Golan Dr. Philip & Caryn Gold David & Catherine Golden Yehuda & Batya Golden Maia Goldgrab Goldman Family Fund Dr. Ernest & Anne Goldmann Yoni & Michelle Goldstein Gary & Ahava Goldwater Francisco & Karla Gonzalez Stan Handaly & Pamela Goral Barry & Suzanne Goren David Gorney Joshua & Sarah Gortler Ori & Naomi Graves Janice Grayson Perry & Gloria Green Rosa Greenberg Dr. Joseph & Rachel Greenberg Mitch & Cheryl Greene Joe & Julie Greene David & Jo Anne Greene Jeff & Judy Greenstein Meir & Sylvia Gul Stanley & Berthe Habib Jason & Laura Haleva Keith Hamilton Kevin & Lea Hanan Stella Hanoh-Coleman Kimberly Hardman Ross & Jennifer Hardy

Kevin Harris & Laura Glass Marshall & Elaine Hartholz Steven Hartholz Adam Hasson David & Michele Hasson Eddie & Marguerite Hasson Eddie & Marguerite Hasson

Donor Advised Fund of the JFGS

Michelle Haston Kris Hawley Melvin & Judith Heching Harry & Selma Hemmat Michael & Andrea Hensen Herzl-Ner Tamid Congregation William Hesse Roger & Renee Hirsch Yoni & Natalie Hirsch Lore Hirsch Julie Hirsch Ari & Jessica Hoffman Robert Holland Eddie & Beverly Horwitz Billy Howard & Mimi Sternberg Bernie & Alyce Howard Roberta Hyman Colleen Hynan Island Crust Cafe Moise & Anne Israel Rick & Joyce Israel Menache Israel Mike Israel Frances Israel Yaakov & Gitu Isseroff Howard & Elaine Jacobson Dr. Martin & Charla Jaffee Larry & Janet Jassen Julie Jerusalmi Eric & Debbie Joslin Shigeko Josowitz Ttee Nuriel Kahn Dr. Ira & Teresa Kalet Kamens Family Charitable Gift

Fund Dr. Marc Kravette & Marlene Kaplan Michael & Sandi Kaplan Rabbi Robert & Lesley Kaplan Leslie Klein & Janice Kaplan-Klein Rivka Katsman

Rabbi Philip Katsman Jeremy Katz Jerome & Rita Katz Andrew Hess & Julie Katz Stuart Kaufman & Hanna Begoun Drs. Craig Keebler & Carol Teitz Norman & Esther Ketzlach Emanuel & Mary Khaimov Jason Kintzer & Dr. Jane Becker Jolanda Kintzer Marion Kitz Rabbi Charna Klein Lester Klein Gilah Kletenik Phillip & Dayna Klitzner Stephan Kloder David & Danielle Kogut Phillip & Judy Koppel Dr. George & Elaine Korn Jacob & Andrea Korn Elaina Korn Ellen Kotkin Andrea Kravette Margot Kravette Dr. Glenn & Alissa Krieger Harvey Kriloff Cantor Bradlee Kurland & Sandy Samuel Brian & Sue Kyte Robert & Janet Lackman Allan & Rita Lawson Ken & Marilyn Leibert Dr. Aaron & Shira Levin Arthur & Andrea Levin Rabbi Sholom Ber & Chanie Levitin Dr. Rene & Beloria Levy Michael & Cheri Levy Gail Levy Sam & Leah Levy Ernest Lewis & Barry Vornbrock Josh & Rachel Licht Frank & Judy Lippman Michael Loebe Moshe & Dena Luchins Delores Lucrisia John & Karen Lunt David & Joy Maimon Albert S. & Jeanne Maimon Sally Maimon

8th Grade Israel Trip

Benefactor $20,000+ Eli & Rebecca Almo Jack Greenberg Dr. Joseph Mezistrano

Founder $10,000 – $19,999 Isaac Behar Oren & Bonnie Rosenbloom Michael & Henrika Sandorffy Sheldon & Irene Steinberg

Scholar $5,000 – $9,999 Jacob & Leah Almo Dr. Adam & Beth Balkany Norman & Lisa Behar Dr. Charles Broches, Ph.D. &

Connie Kanter Jacob Engelstein Michal & Lea Geller Joel & Heather Jacobson Jon & Naomi Newman Alan & Carol Sidell Dr. Shlomo Goldberg & Karen Treiger Rafael & Anya Zimberoff Rabbi Aaron & Racheli Zimmer

President $3,600 – $4,999 Anonymous Yosef Fox Sonny & Gena Gorasht Dr. Harvey & Giselle Greisman HMB Donor Advised Fund of the

JFGS Jon & Dina Kaufthal Jeff & Jamie Merriman-Cohen Eric Schneider Rabbi David & Tzippy Twersky

Leader $1,800 – $3,599 Anonymous Jack & Adina Almo Rachel & Nissim Altabet

Memorial Fund Jerome Anches

David Balint & Liz Azose Mo & Helene Azose Dr. David Cassius Gabi Feuer Aaron & Judy Findley Ivan & Barbara Geller Ruth Genauer Robert & Leah Gladstein Nisan & Janna Harel Aaron & Naomi Katsman Dr. Elie & Miriam Levy Albert & Bette Lynn Menashe Rick & Jodi Negrin Samis Foundation Aaron & Joanna Sandorffy Alex & Rachel Sassoon Dr. Debbie Shapiro Isador Simon Family Foundation Daniel & Jenna Sytman Irwin & Betty Lou Treiger Estate of Reva Twersky Barry & Sari Weiss Josh & Elana Zana

Supporter $1,000 – $1,799 Steven Baral Helene Behar Etan & Sarah Bendheim Sol & Ann Birulin Paul & Leora Bloom Laurent & Liat Bollag Bahram & Porta Lee Cohanim Moshe & Sherry Feuer Rabbi Bernard & Shirley Fox Jonathan & Miriam Friedman Michael & Esther Friend Steve & Miriam Frimer Richard & Barrie Galanti Jeffrey & Janet Gindin Steven & Rachely Hemmat Drs. Arthur Huntley & Rivkah Isseroff Rabbi Raphael & Dr. Shira Katsman Dan & Jo Kershaw Rabbi Moshe & Rivy Poupko Kletenik Dr. Levis & Rochelle Kochin Dr. Wolf & Gigi Kohn Joseph & Lori Landes Scott & Sasha Mail Rabbi David & Surah Leah Markowitz Sam & Sharon Mezistrano

Rabbi Morton & Leya Moskowitz David & Karen Naggar Dave & Susan Pruitt Dr. Saul & Joyce Rivkin Greg & Dorothy Roer Dr. William & Miriam Schreiber Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood Martin Selig & Catherine Mayer Scott & Joy Silver Jonathan & Talia Siscovick Dr. David & Ilene Siscovick Aaron & Bebe Stauber Michael Tennenbaum Jonathan & Sarah Walton Michael & Lesley Weichbrodt

Friend $999 & Under Anonymous Rabbi Benjamin & Ruthie

Aaronson Barry & Susan Aaronson Susan Abolafya David & Audrey Aboulafia Randi Abrams-Caras & Jay Caras Dr. Larry & Sharon Adatto Allyn Adatto Joshua & Amy Adler Todd & Elena Alberstone Carlos & Meryl Alcabes Rashel Alfi Victor & Susan Alhadeff Daniel & Leora Alhadeff Joseph & Louise Alhadeff Jeff & Emily Alhadeff Isaac & Velma Almo Michelle Almoslino Dr. Minnette Almoslino Michael & Laurie Almoslino Jack Altabef Larry & Anita Altose Judith Amiel Simon & Amy Amiel Albert & Selma Amon Jeffrey & Dalia Amon David & Wendy Amyakar Dr. Leah Amyakar Julia Anderson David & Becky Aronchick Drew & Kelley Artiaga Mercia Asher Jordan & Jenny Assouline Mel & Elaine Aznoff

Hazzan Isaac & Elisa Azose Alex Jassen & Leslie Azose David & Gabrielle Azose Solomon & Mary Azose Nechama & Solomon Azose Morris & Sharon Babani Jack & Betsy Babani Sam & Vicki Lynn Babani Bob Bailey Rabbi Ian & Julia Bailey Fred & Debbie Barber Jacob Barber Bruce & Tina Barner Jack & Sue Barokas Dr. Jerry Barrish Ike & Rachel Baruch Harry & Harriet Bass Etan & Sonya Basseri Joshua Basson Jacquie Bayley Lloyd & Helene Bayme Paula Begoun Albert Behar Michael & Carole Behar Lynne Behar Sam & Raye Behar David & Jamileh Behar Marisa Behnke Nachshon Ben-Ami David & Sigrid Benezra Michelle Benisti Amir & Gail Ben-Meir Michael & Rinah Benoliel Jeff & Jennifer Benoliel Alan Benoliel Wendy Bensussen Susan Benyowitz Jonathan & Esther Benzaquen Rabbi Simon & Cecilia

Benzaquen Michael & Evelyn Benzikry Roger & Carol Bergson John & Kelli Bernhard Carl & Joanne Bianco Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath

Congregation David & Marcia Binney Dan & Francine Birk David & Astrid Bloch Abe & Sidney Block Foundation Sanford & Nina Blockman Rudy & Marlene Bloom Stephen & Robin Boehler Sharon Boguch Jean & Lidia Boldor Bonnie Braunstein Drs. Rene & Stephanie Bravmann

LEADING THE WAY Thanks to our generous donors, our Annual Fund raised

$454,222

SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE - This year we focused on re-vamping our science program with a purchase

of new science curriculum and materials to raise the level of instruction in science classes. Visiting science

professionals included: NASA scientists from the DREEMS (Dedicated to raising excitement for engineering,

math and science) project, beekeepers, a Raptor keeper, and the documentarians who filmed “The Whale.”

In addition, Camp Invention and Club Invention (programs started by the U.S. Patent Office to encourage

creative thinking and STEM learning) were added, along with field trips to Mt. St. Helens, the Pacific Science

Center “Blood and Guts” Exhibit, and a week

long visit for our 5th Grade to the IslandWood

outdoor learning center on Bainbridge Island.

...EC TO 8TH GRADE SHA is a Green School!

SHA was awarded a Green School Level 1 Certification in May of

2012, after a committee of students, parents and staff completed

a “No Idling” campaign. With help from the Puget Sound Clean

Air Agency, SHA’s Green Team monitored and educated the

community about the harmful impact of exhaust from idling

cars. Total weekly idling time at SHA dropped 92% after the

campaign! The school will focus on improving recycling and

composting efforts for the 2012-13 school year.

SAMIS FIELD TRIP Trustee Victor

Alhadeff, Rabbi Rob

Toren and Adam

Hasson (nephew of

Sam Israel) shared

with the Middle

School the rich history

of Sam Israel and his

commitment to

Jewish Education and

to the city of Seattle.

The day concluded

with a tour of Samis

owned historic

properties in Pioneer

Square including the

last wood building in

downtown Seattle.

LEADING THE WAY WITH...

MARTIN SELIG, accomplished Seattle

developer and alumni

of the Seattle Hebrew

Academy (then

Talmud Torah), spoke

with SHA Middle School

students about his life

story and

achievements. He

shared his childhood

experiences of leaving

Germany with his family

in the wake of the

Nazis’ rise to power and

arriving in Seattle as a

very young non-English

speaking immigrant.

He also spoke of his rise

to success in the

Seattle Commercial

Real Estate field.

This year, the SHA Middle School had the opportunity to learn about the innovations and

impact two local Jewish leaders have had on the Seattle Community.

...OUR COMMUNITY

Yom YeruSHAlayim

SHA’s first Yom YeruSHAlayim Celebration: the Art of Jerusalem, was a way to connect students and

the community to the Holy City. The Ari Grashin Gymnasium was transformed into Jerusalem with an

open air market, café, and even a Kotel!

With student performances, engaging

activities and Jerusalem inspired art - the

day we celebrated a united Jerusalem was

one to remember.

SHAvua Tov!

Another SHA first! Saturday Evening

brought students and parents together

for learning, pizza and music.

Thank you, Rabbi Meyers, for

“Leading the Way!”