bcds celebration 2010 journal
TRANSCRIPT
May 31, 2010
Jodi and Richard BoxerGuests of Honor
Beth PraverJohn Sakson
Jane Shoztic Memorial Award
Malerie Yolen-Cohen Alumni Award
Joyce ChavkinEnid LiebermanSpecial Recognition
Hyatt RegencyGreenwich, CT
54th Anniversary Celebration
Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Star Spangled Banner
As long as the Jewish spirit is yearning deep in the heart,With eyes turned toward the East, looking toward Zion,Then our hope - the two-thousand-year-old hope - will not be lost:To be a free people in our land,The land of Zion and Jerusalem.
Kol ode balevav P’nimah -Nefesh Yehudi homiyahUlfa’atey mizrach kadimahAyin l’tzion tzofiyah. Ode lo avdah tikvatenuHatikvah bat shnot alpayim:L’hiyot am chofshi b’artzenuEretz Tzion v’Yerushalayim.
Hatikvah
Dr. Paul BergerPresident
Dr. Gerald B. KirshenbaumHeadmaster
Mr. Walter Shuchatowitz (“Mr. S.”)Founding Principal
Dr. Gerald B. KirshenbaumHeadmaster
Rabbi Richard Auman Senior Administrator
Mrs. Rachel BaharDirector of Early Childhood
Mrs. Joyce ChavkinDirector of Secular Studies, MS
Mrs. Jacqueline HermanDirector of Secular Studies, ES & MS
Rabbi David IsraelDirector of Community Education & Advancement
Mrs. Enid LiebermanDirector of Secular Secular Studies
Mrs. Judith Maya, CPABusiness Manager
Mrs. Yocheved SingerDirector of Jewish Studies
Barbara & Bruce FriedlanderSandi & Stuart Waldstreicher
Celebration Chairs
Stephanie & Howard FogelJill & Arthur Green
Journal Chairs
Rabbi David IsraelCelebration Coordinator
Thank youfor all you have done to
make this eventso enjoyable and successful.
Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Star Spangled Banner
Hatikvah
Bi-Cultural Day School 54th Annual Celebration
“Magic” by Selina GomezDance performed by our 8th Grade Students
WelcomeBarbara Friedlander and Sandi Waldstreicher
Event Co-Chairs
Star Spangled BannerHatikvah
Introduction ofJodi and Richard Boxer, Guests of Honorby Dr. Paul Berger, President, Board of Trustees
Introduction ofBeth Praver and John Sakson, Jane Shoztic Memorial Award
by Dr. Gerald B. Kirshenbaum, Headmaster
“Let’s Get Loud” ”All the Children Jump and Dance“ - ”כל הילדים קופצים“
Video Presentation featuring BCDS Students, Teachers & Staff
Introduction ofMalerie Yolen-Cohen, Alumni Award Recipientby Mr. Walter Shuchatowitz, “Mr. S”, Founding Principal
Special Recognition ofJoyce Chavkin and Enid Liebermanby Dr. Gerald B. Kirshenbaum, Headmaster
Video Presentation: “Jerusalem Flash Mob”Featuring our 8th Grade Students
Dancing and Dessert
Program
Jodi and Richard BoxerGuests of Honor
Jodi and Richard Boxer, parents of three Bi-Cultural graduates, exemplify the best of our Bi-Cultural family—committed to Jewish life, committed to their Jewish community and committed to our school even, after their
children have graduated. Bi-Cultural is pleased and proud to name them as the Guests of Honor at this year’s anniversary celebration.
The Boxers are active members of Congregation Agudath Sholom, where Richard has served on the Board of Directors. Until recently, Jodi served as a longtime member of Bi-Cultural’s Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, having been involved in the school’s Parents Association from her children’s earliest years at Bi-Cultural. Jodi has also served on the boards of the Stamford JCC; United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien; and the Federation’s Women’s Division. A former executive in the retail merchandising field, Jodi has spent the past 16 years in real estate, establishing herself as a prominent real estate broker in Stamford and surrounding communities. Richard is in the antique jewelry business.
The Boxer’s three daughters also make their family and school community extremely proud. All three are graduates of Ramaz High School in New York City. Sarah, a member of the Bi-Cultural Class of 1999, graduated from Cornell University and is working as an associate producer at CBS News in New York on The Early Show. Nicole, Bi-Cultural Class of 2001, is also a graduate of Cornell University and is pursuing an advanced degree in genetic counseling. Lexi, Bi-Cultural Class of 2005, is currently completing a year of study in Israel and will attend New York University in the fall.
With great pride and appreciation, we salute Jodi and Richard Boxer for their service to the school and the Jewish community, and for their continued support of the Jewish educational mission of Bi-Cultural Day School.
Malerie Yolen-Cohen Alumni Award
It is with great pride and pleasure that Bi-Cultural Day School honors Malerie Yolen-Cohen, Bi-Cultural Class of 1971, with this year’s Alumni Award. Malerie clearly personifies the best of Bi-Cultural’s alumni, actively
involved in Jewish life and Jewish leadership in her community, successful in her professional life, and connected to our school.
Malerie’s fond memories of her years at Bi-Cultural include attending Bi-Cultural in its first building on Colonial Road and taking part in Bi-Cultural’s then four-month trip to Israel when the school went through the 9th grade. “It was wonderful,” she recalls. “We had a small, nurturing class. We were like brothers and sisters. Even when I was sent to the principal’s office for whatever reason, Mr. S always had a kind word and a piece of candy for me.”
Malerie met her husband Jeff, who hails from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, when both were working in finance in Houston, Texas. Not long after their marriage, she convinced Jeff they should return to her native Connecticut, and when their children were born, Malerie says, “There was no question. They were going to Bi-Cultural.” Benjamin, Bi-Cultural Class of 2004, now attends Lehigh University. When his younger brother, Jacob, Bi-Cultural Class of 2006, graduates from Solomon Schechter High School of Westchester in June, he will join Ben at Lehigh.
After years of work in the financial field, Malerie, who holds a BA and MA in psychology, switched to journalism and is today a successful freelance writer. In addition to her past service on Bi-Cultural’s Board of Trustees, she and Jeff have been highly visible leaders in the local Jewish community. They twice served as co-chairs of UJA/Federation’s Super Sunday, were in the leadership of the JCC Maccabi Games in Stamford in 2006, have been active at Congregation Beth El, and have played important roles in other organizations and events. Malerie was a Melton Fellow from 2006-2008. Malerie’s mother, Jill Yolen of Greenwich, has also been an unwavering supporter of the school through the years, in keeping with the family’s tradition of dedication to Jewish educational excellence at Bi-Cultural Day School.
Jane Shoztic Memorial Award
Beth PraverBeth Praver teaches 6th and 7th grade English at BCDS. She also guides the school’s literary magazine, Kaleidoscope. Beth provides an incredibly valuable opportunity for 7th and 8th graders to create a magazine from start to finish. Under her guidance and supervision, the students write articles in a genre of their choice (such as poetry, fiction, mystery). Then, she teaches them graphic
design and layout to complete their magazine. Each year, Beth also creates a class newspaper with the 6th grade, The Medieval Times, which complements the medieval times unit. In 7th grade, Beth uses SmartNotebook software, which enables the students to create interactive “video” games using the Wordly Wise vocabulary words.
Originally from New Jersey, Beth received her Bachelor’s Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and her Master’s Degree from the John Jay School of Criminal Justice. She lived in Israel for two years and speaks fluent Hebrew. Professionally, Beth worked as a newspaper reporter and was the press secretary at the Israeli Consulate in New York prior to attending graduate school. She started working at BCDS nine years ago, after her older son was born.
Beth is married to Rabbi Shaul Praver, the spiritual leader of Congregation Adath Israel in Newtown, CT. They live in Fairfield, CT with their three children: Noah, 9, who now attends BCDS; and Shane and Charlotte, 4-year-old twins, who will attend BCDS in the fall.
John SaksonJohn Sakson teaches 6th grade Social Studies and 6th and 8th grade English at BCDS. In Social Studies, he encourages a love of ancient history by involving students in the arts, analyzing primary documents, and introducing a variety of special projects. For example, when studying Mesopotamia, students make dictionaries in their own language and design
their own city-states complete with original myths, maps and charters. He also encourages students to understand the relationship between people and their environment, how civilizations arise, and how different governments operate. John enhances the English curriculum in his classes by utilizing language games, word play and web quests.
This past year, John introduced a group of BCDS students to the creative and fun world of improvisation, teaching them how to react as various characters in different scenarios. John also supervised a mock archeological dig at school in which students used information and processes learned in their archeological unit to record data and formulate hypotheses.
John did his undergraduate work at Pennsylvania State University and his graduate work at Syracuse University. He trained in creative writing and was involved in the Arts in Education program, which prepares students to understand works of art coming to their schools. Prior to joining the BCDS faculty six years ago, John taught writing and literature at various colleges and universities in New York State. John lives in Stamford with his wife, Janna.
Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Star Spangled Banner
Hatikvah
The Teachers
Staff&
Administration of Bi-Cultural Day School salute our
2010 Celebration Gala Honorees
Jodi and Richard BoxerGuests of Honor
Malerie Yolen-CohenAlumni Award
Beth PraverJohn Sakson
Jane Shoztic Memorial Award
and offer gratitude to Joyce Chavkin and Enid Lieberman for their many years of tireless service to
Bi-Cultural Day School and our community
Our Journal Campaign Supporters
BenefactorDina & Paul Berger
PartnerGideon Berger
Nancy & Kamal Haron
PacesetterRachel & Jay Jubas
GuardianJodi & Richard Boxer
Stephanie & Howard FogelJill & Arthur Green
Susan & Mitch MailmanJulie & Andrew Mendelsohn
Renee SamsonHillary & Robert Zitter
SponsorJeannie & Brian Kriftcher
Triple ChaiChristine & Lloyd BloomMalerie & Jeffrey CohenLois & Michael Friedman
The Fraade FamilyShelly & Michael Kassen
Susan & Len KuninJoe Okon
Maria & Glenn Reicin
Double ChaiSharon & Fred Baer
Shoshana & Jay DweckEsta & Jay Feinsod
Gayle & Howard RothmanMorton Scheraga
SupporterBarbara & Bruce FriedlanderCheryl & Stephen Goldblum
Judy & Bob RaymondPam & Rich Vogel
Randie & Mitchell Weseley
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Quarter PageLenore & Ilan Fogel
Batya & Michael JacobRhonda & Jeff MaronEve & Sid NachmanLinda & Larry Rezak
Stephanie & Robert ShermanBeverly & David SteinPeter Suchy Jewelers
Rabbi Riki & Rabbi Jeremy WiederhornMimi & Rabbi Jerry Wohlberg
Business CardBeldotti Bakery
James Daniel MusicJudy & Alan Maya
Millward & Millward, LLCNew Haven Travel
David OberhandAgnes Sakson
Ludmilla & Gabriel ShalmiMartinez Couch & Associates, LLC
Stamford ToysBarbara SterlingThe UPS Store
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Martin & Dorrit CowanRose Dayan
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Please accept our sincere apologies and our thanks for your understanding if we inadvertently did not list your name or credit your donation.
Our Journal Campaign Supporters
A Special Thank You!A tremendous thank you to Celebration Co-chairs Barbara and Bruce
Friedlander and Sandi and Stuart Waldstreicher for their heartfelt dedication in guiding this Celebration to a meaningful success.
Thank you to Journal Chairs, Stephanie and Howard Fogel and Jill and Arthur Green, for their hard work on behalf of the Journal Campaign.
To Sharon Lewis and Stella Cohen, a big thank you for bringing our virtual journal to life.
Heartfelt thanks, too, to our program committee; Judy Goldstein, Morah Yonat Tucker and Rabbi Yehuda Tucker for making the
evening’s program truly “magical.” We appreciate Sari Rosenbaum and Tamar Kowalsky for their time and effort with the 8th grade to make the
Flash Mob Jerusalem dance a success.
A special thank you, too, to the following people for their roles in making this evening so special: Maria Reicin and Janice Steinberg for the beautiful
decor; Rabbi David Israel for his guidance and effort as Celebration Coordinator; and Sima Broza for her graphic design and photography.
Thanks also to:Acme Sign Co.
Mrs. Bloom’s DirectJames Daniel BandFlowers & Flowers
Main Event CaterersMillward and Millward Graphic Design
Aleksander Rotner, Videographer
Board of Trustees
Beth BaerDina BergerMelissa BroderSteven BrownElise CohenHelen FelderJenny FuchsMarlene Gatz
Keren GilbertJay JubasLiz KitayTamar KowalskyJeannie KriftcherSusan KuninAbby MallisRisa Raich
Sarah RichSari RosenbaumLinda RussNancy SchulmanKim SchweberTara ShapiroMia WeinsteinSharon Yudell
Celebration Committee
Sima Broza – Graphic Design, PhotographyStella Cohen & Sharon Lewis - Journal CoordinatorsJudy Goldstein – Program CoordinatorMaria Reicin & Janice Steinberg– Décor Rabbi Yehuda Tucker – Video, Photo MontageYonat Tucker – Video & Student Presentation Choreograhy
Paul Berger, PresidentHerbert AsheFrederick BaerStephen BodurthaSteven ChernysSteven CohenShoshana DweckRabbi J. Ehrenkranz*Jay FeinsodEsta FeinsodMark FellerHoward FogelJon FraadeDr. Simon FrankAvram Freedberg
Michael FriedmanArthur GreenLawrence HaberKim HarizmanKamal HaronJay JubasDavid KekstGershon KekstJeannie KriftcherLen KuninMarc LefermanSharon LewisSenator J. Lieberman*Ana LilienfeldMitchell Mailman
Nicholas Mercede*Dr. Joseph OkonDavid PitkoffGlenn ReicinSarah RichLinda RussMorton ScheragaWalter ShuchatowitzKaren SimonMia WeinsteinTobias WeissMitchell WeseleyRobert Zitter
*Honorary Trustees
Founding Principal: Walter ShuchatowitzHeadmaster: Dr. Gerald B. KirshenbaumCelebration Chairs: Barbara & Bruce Friedlander Sandi & Stuart WaldstreicherJournal Chairs: Stephanie & Howard Fogel Jill & Arthur GreenCelebration Coordinator: Rabbi David Israel
Mayer Gibor 1967Carl Bennett 1968
Ottilie and Mordechai Gorn 1972Marion and Albert Rubenstein 1983
Herbert Ashe 1984Nicholas Mercede 1984Morton Scheraga 1984
Our Faculty and Staff 1985Addie and Harry Rosenbaum 1988
Anne Blattner 1989Louis Lotstein 1990Steven Epstein 1991Betty McGivern 1991
Ruth and Dr. Sidney Stern 1991Lillian and Samuel Kalmer 1992
Martin Manaly 1993Benson Zinbarg 1993Gershon Kekst 1994
Sharyn and Fred Baer 1995Esta and Jay Feinsod 1995Betty and Ted Eckels 1996
The Parents of Our Students 1997Lillian Wasserman 1998
Sandy Speter 1998Barbara and Arthur Sheer 1999
Rita Vogel 1999Jane Shoztic 2000
Morton Scheraga 2001Stephne and Kerrin Behrend 2002
Gayle and Howard Rothman 2003Rabbi Richard Auman 2004
Rachel Bahar 2004Florence Blum 2004James Brinkley 2004Felicia Carriero 2004Frank Cronson 2004
Anita Gruss 2004Elisheva Kilner 2004Marilyn Kurtz 2004
Rabbi Abraham Lieberman 2004Enid Lieberman 2004
Yospa Lieberman 2004David Nulman 2004Lynn Pearce 2004Jane Shoztic 2004
Ben-Zion Soifer 2004Ruth Teig 2004
Lillian Wasserman 2004Walter Shuchatowitz 2005
Bi-Cultural Day School 50th Anniversary Celebration 2006United Jewish Federation of
Greater Stamford-New Canaan-Darien 2007UJA Federation of Greenwich 2007
UJA/Federation of Westport- Weston-Wilton-Norwalk 2007Shelly & Michael Kassen 2008
Amy and Richard Breslow 2009
Bi-Cultural Day School has been priviledged to honor
the following at past Anniversary Celebrations
Parents AssociationExecutive Board
Co-President......................................................................... Mia Weinstein Co-President ...................................................................... Sarah Tanz RichPast President Advisor, Auction Co-Chair ..................................... Sharon Feller Vice President, Fundraising ........................................................ Sharon YudellVice President, Programming................................................... Nancy SchulmanVice President New Programs ................................................. Jeannie KriftcherSpecial Programs .......................................................... Barbara Friedlander Corresponding Secretary ......................................................... Sheri JacobsonTreasurer ................................................................................ Jeri AppelRecording Secretary ...................................................................... Liz KitayAuction Co-Chair ................................................................. Randie WeseleyAuction Co-Chair .................................................................... Kim Schweber Room Parent Coordinator ............................................................... Risa Raich Member at Large ......................................................................... Jill NadelMember at Large ............................................................... Sharon Wohlberg
Pre-KindergartenTaly Farber
Tracy Balinsky
KindergartenToby Lazarus Lichtenberg
Rachel DayanRandi Price
Cheryl Bader GoldblumAlice Janush
Cindy Nacson-Schechter
First GradeKeren Gilbert
Pam VogelSusan KuninSusie Gold
Jen RosenfeldMichelle Ostroff
Second GradeMichelle Marrinan
Nicole LaskinTara Shapiro
Melissa BroderMarlene GatzMelissa Shein
Third GradeOra Taub
Liat Karsch Susan LefermanRisa GoldblumJenny FuchsVered Links
Fourth GradeCelia Offir
Riki Wiederhorn Wendy Bennett
Fourth Grade (Cont’d) Sara JamisonCaren PriceJodi Shapiro
Fifth Grade Liz Rubin
Anne Taylor
Sixth GradeNanci Kirshner
Seventh GradeMiriam Schechter
Eighth GradeSharon Feller
Grade Representatives
Pre Kindergarten
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Samuel Baden - Solomon SchechterLeora Bell - AITEAbigail Berk - SARValerie Bodurtha - Horace MannErika Brown - Brien McMahonShayna Brown - RamazAdina Cohen - Ma’ayanotJustin DeVos - Jewish High School of CTReuben Diamond - TBDStephanie Felder - RamazZev Feller - Jewish High School of CTRachel Feurstein - Westchester Hebrew HSAndrew Frenkel - SARJared Frenkel - SARAriel Goldberg - Solomon SchechterJake Goldstein - SARRebecca Goldstein - SARSophie Handler - Jewish High School of CTYonatan Israel - SARAmanda Jankelovits - SAR
Emily Jelen - SARAmber Kitay - Jewish High School of CTMyelle Lansat - Monte VistaNoah Marlowe - RamazMatthew Morgenthaler - TBD Zachary Okun - SARShane Rand - Jewish High School of CTJacob Rastegar - Jewish High School of CTAlexander Romaine - Solomon SchechterOdelya Shimonie - Harvey SchoolZimrat Sloyer - RamazCarly Steckel - Staples High SchoolAlly Sterling - Greenwich AcademyJonathan Vantman - TBD Roni Veksler - Tarbut V’TorahBradley Waldstreicher - RamazAlexander Weinberg - RamazZachary Wohlberg - SARHannah Zucker - Westchester Hebrew HS
Mazal tov to the Eighth GradeBCDS Class of 2010
Mazal tov to the BCDS Class of 2006on their acceptances to the
following prestigious Colleges and Programs in IsraelClaire Alter-ReidMount Holyoke
Chaim AttarLev Aryeh
Danielle BacharUniversity of Connecticut
Rachel Lindy BaronTBD
Lewis BellUniversity of Maryland
Kayla BermanFranklin and Marshall
Benjamin BursteinUniversity of Connecticut
Jacob CohenLehigh University
Sara Malka CohenSha’alvim for WomenStern College
Talia CottonTBD
Evelyn DiamondUniversity of Rhode Island
Laura EberUniversity of Delaware
Julia FalkenbergChicago College of Performing Arts
Stuart FarberUniversity of Massachusetts
Felice FeitBrown University
Jonathan FrydmanCooper Union
Aaron GoldsteinUniversity of Connecticut
Daniel GordonYale University
Jeffrey KnopfSyracuse University
Sara LambertSyracuse University
Gabriel LudenYeshivat Har EtzionIDF
Katie MaimonUniversity of Delaware
Jordan MeyerUniversity of Delaware
Ari NeumannMcGill University
Jacob Orbach-SmithUniversity of Connecticut
Ilana PolakIthaca College
Cole RatnerHampshire College
Daniel RaymerAmerican University
Daniel RoseGeorge Washington University
Jeremy Rotner Northwestern University
Harry RubinYeshivat Eretz HatzviNew York University
Lindsey SimonUniversity of Connecticut
Daniel TehraniEmerson College
Eugene VinitskyCalifornia U of Technology
Alyssa WienerSoNo Academy
Samuel ZorfasNortheastern University
Benefactor
Congratulations toJodi & Richard Boxer, our dear friends,
for all they have done for our school.
Malerie Yolen‑Cohen, who exemplifies the commitment
to the Jewish Community that we teach at Bi‑Cultural.
Beth Praver and John Sakson,teachers who devote
their talent and efforts toeducating our children.
Dina & Paul Berger
Partner
We appreciate how important BiCultural was
to establishing our personal identity and ethical grounding,
and we are grateful for that.
Gideon '82, Alisa '86, and Benjamin '96 Berger
Partner
We salute Jodi & Richard Boxer
for their dedicated support of theStamford Jewish Community.
We also want to thankJoyce & Enid for years
of hard work and constantsupport of BCDS.
Nancy & Kamal Haron
Pacesetter
In Appreciation of
Jodi and Richard Boxer good friends and neighbors you contribute so much to
the Stamford Community and BCDS
Malerie Yolen-Cohen your enthusiasm and creativity shines in your work, your volunteerism
and your support of BCDS
Mrs. Praver - thank you for your patience
and abundant red ink which have made writers out of multiple Jubas children
Mr. Sakson - in gratitude for the creativity that you bring to your teaching
Joyce Chavkin and Enid Lieberman for your talent, devotion and years of service
Thank you to the 2nd grade teachers( Morah Lieberman and Mrs. Macri)
for making school a joyful place for Maya
Thank you to the 7th grade teachers for a year of learning and personal growth for Daniel
Rachel and Jay Jubas
Guardian
We would like toextend our gratitude
to BCDS and its founder Mr. Sfor all that they have done forour family.
Jodi & Richard BoxerSarah(1999)Nicole(2001)Lexi(2005)
Guardian
Congratulations to tonight’s honorees
Jodi and Richard BoxerBeth PraverJohn Sakson
Malerie YolenCohen
on honors welldeserved.
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Special thanks to
Dr. Paul Berger
for your many years of leadershipand devoted service to the BiCultural community.
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Thanks to
Sandi and Stuart WaldstreicherBarbara and Bruce Friedlander
for your tireless efforts in making this evening an extraordinary success.
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May you all go from strength to strength.
Stephanie and Howard Fogel
Guardian
To our Friends Malerie, Jodi and Richard:
Thank you for your efforts and contributions on behalf of BCDS and the Community as a whole. Your work makes our Community a better place.
To Mrs. Praver and Mr. Sakson:Thank you for teaching our children
and making BCDS a school where excellence is the norm.
To Mrs. Chavkin and Mrs. Lieberman:We are grateful for your dedication and commitment
to BCDS. Your positive influence and presence
will be felt by our children and BCDS for years to come.
Thank you so much.
Mazel Tov and Yasher Koach to all of the 2010 BCDS Honorees
Jill and Arthur Green
Guardian
SAMWE LOVE YOU AND
ARE SO PROUD OF THE AMAZING YOUNG MAN
YOU ARE! THANK YOU BCDS!
Mazel Tov to Mrs. Praver and Mr. Sakson!!!
Mom, Andy and Estelle
Guardian
SalutingBi-Cultural Day School
and all oftonight's honorees.
Renee SamsonRenee SamsonRenee SamsonRenee Samson
Guardian
We thank the honorees
Jodi, Richard, Beth, John, Malerie and Enid
for their contributions to Bi‑Cultural.
Congratulations to our dear friend,
Joyce,
for many years of dedicated service.
Hillary & Bob Zitter
Sponsor
A hearty Mazel Tov to all of tonight's well-deserving honorees!
We are very lucky to have you all as part of the Bi-Cultural family!
A special thank you to Enid Lieberman and Joyce Chavkin on years of
dedication to and nurturing of our children -- you will truly be missed!!
Hannah, Charlotte and Sophie - we are so proud of you and all of your
accomplishments!Continue to be as "magical"
as you are!!We love you!
Jeannie and Brian Kriftcher
Triple Chai
Mazel Tovto the
Honorees
Christine & Lloyd Bloom
Triple Chai
Thank you Bi-Cultural and Mr. S for the
great Jewish education
you gave to Ben, Jacob and me.
Malerie YolenMalerie YolenMalerie YolenMalerie Yolen----Cohen and Cohen and Cohen and Cohen and Jeffrey CohenJeffrey CohenJeffrey CohenJeffrey Cohen
Triple Chai
Mazel Tovto our entire community.May we continue to go from strength to strength.
The Fraade FamilyMichael(ʹ05) Rachel(ʹ08)
Triple Chai
Mazel Tov to the
Honoreesand
Thank you for your dedication.
Michael and Lois Friedman
Triple Chai
We are proud to be part of the Bi‑Cultural Family.
Shelley and Michael Kassen
Triple Chai
To Talia Kunin:
We are so proud of all your accomplishments. We love you so much.Mommy, Papa and Jacob
To Jackie Herman and Mimi Rand:
Thank you for a truly magical year. You have touched our hearts and inspired Talia to learn. Your kindness and dedication are truly
appreciated.
To Sherry Kfare, David Nulman, Sara Hochman, ArnoldRotenberg, Coach Joe, Coach Katie and Patricia Wetzler:
Thank you for all that you do. Talia enjoys the time she spends with all of you.
To Rabbi Israel, Barbara Friedlander andSandi Waldstreicher:
Mazel Tov on a wonderful event. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. It is truly appreciated.
Susan & Len Kunin
Triple Chai
Congratulations to all ourHonorees
Jodi & Richard BoxerMalerie YolenCohen
Joyce ChavkinEnid LiebermanBeth PraverJohn Sakson
Joe Okon, M.D.and family
Triple Chai
Mazal Tov to all of the
esteemed honorees.
We are especially delighted to honor Jodi and Richard.
First and foremost you get kudos for raising three outstanding graduates of Bi‑Cultural!
Furthermore your devotion and counsel to the school has greatly benefited
both parents and students, including Jodiʹs personal and professional commitment to
presenting the best of Stamford and Bi‑Cultural to new families in our community.
Without a doubt, you had a tremendous positive influence on us for which we are truly grateful.
Mazal Tov with much love.
Maria and Glenn Reicin
Double Chai
Mazel Tov to
All the honorees for their dedication to
Bi-Cultural and to our children.
Mazel Tov to
Joyce and Enidas they begin a new chapter in
their lives.They will be deeply missed by the
entire Bi-Cultural family.
The Entire Baer Family
Double Chai
Mazel Tov toall the honorees!
Thank you to allwho make Bi-Cultural such a special place.
Jay & Esta FeinsodJay & Esta FeinsodJay & Esta FeinsodJay & Esta Feinsod
Double Chai
Mazel Tov to the
Honorees
JODI & RICHARD BOXERMALERIE YOLENCOHEN
Gayle & Howard Rothman
Double Chai
Thank you to
Morton Scheraga
for his years of
dedicated service
and leadership.
Supporter
Thank you Bi-Cultural Day School for another outstanding year!
✿✿✿✿
To our wonderful teachers:Mrs. Cooney, Morah Mimi and the entire 1st grade team. . .
Thank you for your love, guidance and inspiration.
To Rebecca:Keep smiling, keep learning, keep reaching for the stars.
We are so proud of you.
To the honorees:Mazel Tov!
To Rabbi Israel:Thank you for your support and dedication. You truly make Bi-Cultural Day School a
magical place.
To the Celebration Committee:Thank you for your help with making this night so special. We couldn't have done it without
you.
To our Celebration Co-Chairs:
Sandi and Stuart WaldstreicherThank you for taking us on this journey with you. Your love, loyalty and dedication to your family, friends, community and school inspire us all. We are so happy to be able to call you
friends. It's been a great ride.
With Love,The Friedlander Family
Supporter
Yasher Koach toall the Honorees,
Award Recipients and all our fabulous educators.
Thank you for all you do for all of us.
The Goldblum Family
Stephen, Cheryl Bader, Rachel, Daniel and Evan
Supporter
Mazel Tov to
Jodi and Richard.
Love,
The Raymond Family
Supporter
Mazel Tovto
Enid Lieberman.
Thank you for all that you have done for our children.
You will be truly missed by our family!
All our love,Pam, Rich, Alexa & Matthew Vogel
Supporter
To the entire BCDS faculty and staff:Thank you for nurturing, inspiring
and empowering our daughters to become great Jewish role models.
Randie & Mitchell WeseleyTalia (Class of 2011), Lily (Class of 2013),
Charlotte & Tamar (Class of 2009)
Chai
On the occasion of the Bi-Cultural Celebration Dinner, Avidan Construction Management, LLC is proud to salute and support this essential and vibrant part of
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Avidan Construction Management is proud of the work we do in and for the community.
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Chai
In honor ofDeena and Walter
Shuchatowitz
Steven Chernys
Chai
In honor ofMonique, Daniel,Efrat and David
Birenbaum
Steven Chernys
Chai
We salute our friendsJodi and Richard
for their generosity to BCDS and for their menschlechkeitas school and community role models.
We saluteMrs. Praver and Mr. Sakson
who have greatly enriched the lives of BCDS students through their commitment to academic excellence.
We thankMalerie YolenCohen
for years of outstanding service to BCDS.
We are grateful toEnid and Joyce
for their years of devotion to BCDS.
Kudos toSandi, Barbara and all the volunteerswho made this a memorable celebration.
Elise and Steven CohenAriella('07) Tamar('09) and Jacob ('12)
Chai
Mazel Tov to this eveningʹs honorees.
Mrs. Praver & Mr. Sakson: You have given Hannah and Sally
valuable skills in critical thinking, reading and writing which will carry them through their academic careers and beyond.
Thank you for preparing them so well.
Jodi & Richard, and Malerie:
Thank you for being wonderful friends and role models.
Enid: You have been a wonderful support through the years.
Joyce: Enjoy this new phase of your life.
Elissa & Philip Klapper
Chai
To Our SchoolJudith & Andrew Levine
ofGreenwich, CT
Joshua(ʹ90) & Hayley Levine & Wesley
David(ʹ92) & Meagan LevineAdam(ʹ94) & Jamie Levine
& Harry
Chai
Anne and Jon Liebergall
Chai
ToToToTo Jodi & Richard BoxerJodi & Richard BoxerJodi & Richard BoxerJodi & Richard Boxer--------
We treasure your friendshipWe treasure your friendshipWe treasure your friendshipWe treasure your friendshipand admire yourand admire yourand admire yourand admire your
dedication to Jewish dedication to Jewish dedication to Jewish dedication to Jewish education.education.education.education.
Ana & AlbertAna & AlbertAna & AlbertAna & Albert
Chai
In recognition of thosewhose actions secure thestrength and success ofBi-Cultural Day School-- a wonderful school that
provides a vital foundationfor the continuity of astrong Jewish future.
Susan & Len Mark
Chai
Congratulationsto Alumni Award Recipient
Malerie Yolen-Cohen a great friend and a wonderful friend of
Bi-Cultural
and
to Guests of Honor Jodi and Richard Boxer
models of leadership in the Bi-Cultural community.
We are gratefulfor all Bi-Cultural has meant to our
family.
The Russ FamilyLinda, Len, Dana (BCDS '04) &
Douglas (BCDS '09)
Chai
Congratulationsto our good friendsJodi & Richard
and to our wonderful teachersMrs. Praver & Mr. Sakson.
May Bi‑Cultural continue to welcome inspired staff and
community leadersto work together to advancethe goals of our children.
Danielle & Steven Francesca (ʹ09), Charlie (ʹ12), Micaela (ʹ16) & Abigail (ʹ19) Thau
Shelah & Marc Moller
Chai
Chai
Emily and Edward Weinstein,
two wonderful grandchildren.
They study well and learn a lot.
We are proud of you and love you.
Gail and Roney Weis
Friend
Dear Georgia,
We are so proud of all you have accomplished this year in First Grade. You have grown into a lovely young
lady. You brighten our days and make us smile.
You have made us so proud…YOU ARE OUR SHINING STAR!!! Continue to blossom and grow.
We LOVE You SO Much,XOXO Mommy and Daddy
To the wonderful BCDS Faculty and Staff...To the wonderful BCDS Faculty and Staff...To the wonderful BCDS Faculty and Staff...To the wonderful BCDS Faculty and Staff...Thank you for Thank you for Thank you for Thank you for
touching Georgiatouching Georgiatouching Georgiatouching Georgia’’’’s life this year. Your tireless efforts are s life this year. Your tireless efforts are s life this year. Your tireless efforts are s life this year. Your tireless efforts are
much appreciated. much appreciated. much appreciated. much appreciated.
Mrs. Herman & Morah MimiMrs. Herman & Morah MimiMrs. Herman & Morah MimiMrs. Herman & Morah Mimi…………We couldnWe couldnWe couldnWe couldn’’’’t t t t have asked for more loving and nurturing have asked for more loving and nurturing have asked for more loving and nurturing have asked for more loving and nurturing
teachers. It is incredible how much teachers. It is incredible how much teachers. It is incredible how much teachers. It is incredible how much Georgia has learned and taught us! She Georgia has learned and taught us! She Georgia has learned and taught us! She Georgia has learned and taught us! She absolutely loves to go to school each day absolutely loves to go to school each day absolutely loves to go to school each day absolutely loves to go to school each day
and we owe that to you! Thank you from and we owe that to you! Thank you from and we owe that to you! Thank you from and we owe that to you! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!the bottom of our hearts!the bottom of our hearts!the bottom of our hearts!
----The BaersThe BaersThe BaersThe BaersRaymond, Beth, Georgia, Celia & Richard Raymond, Beth, Georgia, Celia & Richard Raymond, Beth, Georgia, Celia & Richard Raymond, Beth, Georgia, Celia & Richard
Friend
We salute Dr. Kirshenbaum
and the wonderful faculty at BCDS. May this special school
grow from strength to strength.
Mark and Josefa Banschick
Friend
Friend
We salute
JOYCE CHAVKIN & ENID LIEBERMAN
who have been the "pillars" of our secular educational fabric. They have set the foundation for the stellar reputation
of Bi-Cultural Day School.
Enid and Joyce represent the essence of:CommitmentLeadership
EfficacyPerseverence
Relentless Dedication.
Yet, above all, they have demonstrated an even more vital attribute: a love for the students of Bi-Cultural, our
community's children.
How much you have meant to BCDS!How much we will miss you!!
Dr. Gerald B. Kirshenbaum Rabbi Richard Auman Mrs. Rachel Bahar Mrs. Jacqueline Herman Rabbi David Israel Mrs. Judith Maya Mrs. Yocheved Singer
Friend
We, the faculty and staff of Bi-Cultural Day School,
salute the outstanding leadership provided byENID LIEBERMAN and JOYCE CHAVKIN.
They represent a coordinated duo, dedicated to excellence in education.
Enid and Joyce have had a very significant impact on the educational
standards that reflect BCDS. They have propelled our school
into the twenty-first century with a strong legacy.
We wish Joyce and Enid much success as they enter a new phase of their lives.
THE BCDS FACULTY AND STAFF
Friend
To the Faculty, Staff, Administration and
Friends of BCDS:
Thank you for all of your selfless hard work
on behalf of our children....Three graduates and counting!
Warm regards,
The Bodurtha Family
Friend
To our extraordinary parents,
who have shown us how to bring Torah values
wheresoever we go in life.
And to Mr. S., who gave us the institution in which to learn them.
With much love and gratitude,
Sarah, Nicole and Lexi BoxerEileen Zuckerberg
Hedda and Eric Boxer
Friend
Yasher Koach Yasher Koach Yasher Koach Yasher Koach totototo
dear Jodi & Richarddear Jodi & Richarddear Jodi & Richarddear Jodi & Richardand to all the honorees.and to all the honorees.and to all the honorees.and to all the honorees.
Richard & Amy BreslowRichard & Amy BreslowRichard & Amy BreslowRichard & Amy Breslow
Friend
Friend
Mazel Tov to Bi-Cultural Day School
and the Honorees
We pay special tribute to Jodi and Richard Boxer whose commitment to
Jewish education and community touches our shul, BCDS and beyond.
We also offer a heartfelt Mazel Tov to
Joyce Chavkin, Enid Leiberman, Beth Praver and John Sakson whose creativity, dedication and love of learning
inspires our youth.
Congregation Agudath SholomRabbi Daniel Cohen
Steve Steinmetz, President
Friend
Friend
Stephanie Joy – Avigial Atara
Your name says i t al l . Your “crowning” achievements in dance, basketbal l ,
studies, and the pool, bring “joy” to you and al l . May your road ahead be paved
with much happiness and success.
Mazel Tov to the class of 2010
Love,Mommy and Daddy
Gabriel Aaron – 2005
Samantha Rose - 2008
Friend
Friend
JOYCE & ENIDThank you fo r tak ing ca re o f ou r ch i ld ren and
the many thousands o f o the r ch i ld ren who have passed th rough BCDS
JODI & RICHARD
MALERIE
Congratu lat ions and Mazel Tov on your w e l l -deserved honors!
Avram and Rhoda Freedberg
Friend
Congratulations to all the Honorees.
Mazel Tov to Jodi & Richard
for this special honor and for your support of BCDS.
Mazel Tov to our BCDS graduates
Jake & Rebecca We are so proud of all you have
accomplished and look forward to your continued
success at SAR HS
Judy & Howard Goldstein
Friend
Congratulations
to all the
Honorees.
Joyce & Larry HaberJoyce & Larry HaberJoyce & Larry HaberJoyce & Larry Haber
Friend
Mazel Tov to all the honorees
and
Thank You, Bi- Cultural,
for everything you do.
Dan & Rachel Haron
Friend
MAZAL TOV YONI ON ALL YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED.
WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!
LOVE,ABBA & IMA
ADINAARI
EYTAN
Mazal Tov to the Boxers on their well-deserved honor.
Thank you to Mrs. Praver and Mr. Sakson for their commitment to the education of our children.
Thank you to Malerie Yolen-Cohen for all she does for our community.
Special appreciation to Joyce Chavkin and Enid Lieberman for the years of love and devotion they have given our children and our school.
Friend
Friend
Mazel Tov to tonight's honorees Jodi and Richard Boxer for their dedication
and support of the school.
Beth Praver and John Sakson, two of the most
outstanding teachers who have taught and inspired our children.
Thank you also to Joyce Chavkin and Enid Lieberman
for their leadership and guidance over the past years.
Mazel Tov Emily on this wonderful milestone. May you continue to grow
and go from strength to strength. We are so proud of you
and all your achievements.
Judith and David Jelen
Friend
Friend
Congratulations to the Honorees tonight and to the Bi-Cultural Administration and Staff for another great year!
It's with great pride and excitement that our daughter, Myelle Lansat, graduates 8th grade and Myelle, we are so proud of you!
This year our family is moving out of the area and there are many things we will miss, but the effects Bi-Cultural has had on Myelle and us as a family will remain with us forever.
We are grateful for the impact the school has had on shaping Myelle's values and character and we know that this gift will remain with her as she moves forward in her life.
A special thank you to the staff and Mr. S for all your support and guidance over the past 9 years. We will miss you!
The Lansat FamilyEd, Sherry, Myelle
Friend
Mazel TovJodi & Richard
Thank you for enriching our
Jewish Community.
Sandy & Michael KamenSandy & Michael KamenSandy & Michael KamenSandy & Michael Kamen
Friend
Yasher Koachto our dear friends
Jodi & Richard BoxerJodi & Richard BoxerJodi & Richard BoxerJodi & Richard Boxeron this well-deserved honor.
Mazel Tovto all the honorees
and thank you for yourdedication to BCDS.
Sharon & Jeffrey LewisSharon & Jeffrey LewisSharon & Jeffrey LewisSharon & Jeffrey Lewis
Friend
Friend
Friend
Frank Mercede and Sons
Salutes
Bi‑Cultural Day School
on its
54th Anniversary.
Nicholas Mercede
Friend
Mazal Tov to a l l the honorees:
Jod i & R ichard BoxerMaler ie Yolen-Cohen
Beth PraverJohn Sakson
Enid L iebermanJoyce Chavk in
Jacob & Char l ie We are proud of the
wonder fu l young men you are growing up to be. Keep work ing , learn ing &
enjoy ing l i fe ! We love you both wi th a l l our hear ts .
J i l l & R ic Nade l
Friend
With deepest thanks and much gratitude to
Jodi Boxer for her service to and love of BCDS
"Service is what life is all about" -- Marian Wright Edelman
*
for their patience and compassion,Beth Praver
"Patience is the companion of wisdom"--Augustine
& John Sakson
"He who rides the sea of the Nile must have sails woven of patience"-Wm. Golding
*
Joyce Chavkin & Enid Liebermanfor always finding a wise and gentle way to get from A to B
"Kindness is the greatest wisdom"
*
Malerie Yolen-Cohen
who, by lovingly tending her roots, ensures that her community will flower "Volunteers do not have the time; they just have the heart"-- E. Andrews
Marguerite and Ken NeuhausRemy and Tany
Friend
Thank you to our Founding Principal, Mr. S,
our Headmaster, Dr K and all the administrators, faculty, staff
and volunteers who have given so much of themselves
to make Bi-Cultural such a magical school for our children.
Andrew- one more year and we get our plant !
Cindy & David Pitkoff
Josh, Danielle & Andrew
Friend
Yasher Koach to all the honorees!
Mrs. Praver and Mr. Sakson -- you each get an A+ in our book!
Love thy neighbor as thyself. We love you Mal Pal!
The Robinov FamilyJackie, David, Greg and Benjy
Friend
Mazel Tovto all the honorees
for your dedication and commitment.
Mazel Tov toBi-Cultural Class of 2010.
Marvin, Ivy, Marvin, Ivy, Marvin, Ivy, Marvin, Ivy, Eli, Mira and Isaac Eli, Mira and Isaac Eli, Mira and Isaac Eli, Mira and Isaac
SchildkrautSchildkrautSchildkrautSchildkraut
Friend
Mazel tov to the Honorees
Many thanks to the Bi-cultural staff and volunteers
who make every day special for our children.
Jessie Bear- We are so proud of you!
Mark and Sheryl SchwartzMark and Sheryl SchwartzMark and Sheryl SchwartzMark and Sheryl Schwartz
Friend
Mazel Tovto our honorees
JODI & RICHARD BOXERJOYCE CHAVKINENID LIEBERMAN
Your involvement with Bi-Cultural Day School and all causes that are noble and worthy set the standard for
all of us to emulate.
Congratulations on this well deserved honor.
Janet & David BessaleliJulie & Richard Morgulis
Doreen & Howard NusbaumVeronica & Erwin ReichLiz & Maury RosenbaumJoan & Bennett SchwartzShelley & Eddie SenkerLillian & Sandy Shapiro
Judy & David SingerShirley Zajdel & Arthur Smith
Friend
Friend
"The purpose and intent of a true leader shall be to elevate mankind's faith
and to fill the world with justice." Maimonides
Jodi, Richard & Malerie
By example and deed you embody the best of our Jewish values
Mazel Tov!
Ed & Linda Spilka
Friend
Friend
Congratu la t ions to the Honorees.
Acme Sign Co. and the Tre l l Fami ly .
Friend
Jonathan,
We can't believe how fast time went by.....
We are very proud of you and everything you accomplished atBi-Cultural Day School
Congratulations on your graduation
Avriel, Sonia and Nicole Vantman
Friend
As our 22 years at Bi-Cultural come to a close, we want to pay tribute to
the Bi-Cultural administration and faculty for instilling in our boys a love for Judaism, Israel and our heritage,
a sense of responsibility for others and a strong foundation to build upon.
To our friends Jodi, Richard and MalerieThanks for your guidance and commitment to our school.
Through your leadership, Jewish education is thriving in the greater Stamford community.
Mazel Tov to Beth Praver, John Sakson, Joyce Chavkin and Enid Lieberman.You have touched many lives and the BCDS children are the recipients of your
hard work and dedication.
To Rabbi Israel, Dr. K. and the Celebration CommitteeThanks for giving us the opportunity to chair this Celebration.
Your support and encouragement enabled us to be creative in preparing for this event.
A special thanks to Barbara Friedlander for sharing my vision for this Celebration Dinner.
I loved working with you. Stu and I look forward to sharing many more celebrations with you and Bruce.
Love,Sandi
Last but not least, to our Bradley--you continue to be our all-star and champion.
Just remember--with your eye on the ball, feet planted firmly and a level swing-- you can always hit a home run.
Congratulations to you and your classmates. We love you so much.
Sandi & Stuart Waldstreicher
Friend
Friend
MAZEL TOV
TO THE HONOREES
FOR ALL THAT THEY DO FOR THE SCHOOL
and
THE CLASS OF 2010
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Mazal Tov to all our Honorees! We are so grateful
for all you have done ‑ and continue to do.
The Abrams
Mazel Tov to our dear friends,
Jodi and Richard Boxer Guests of Honor,
on this well-deserved recognition. Your dedication to our community
is an example to all.
Adrienne and Michael Alexander
Mazal Tov
Jodi and Richard
Go out and discern which is the proper way to which a person should cling.
Rabbi Eliezer says: a good eye. Rabbi Yehoshua says: a good friend.
Rabbi Yose says: a good neighbor. Rabbi Shimon says: one who
considers the outcome of a deed. Rabbi Elazar says: a Good Heart.
Rabban Zakkai said to them: I prefer the words of Elazar ben Arach to
your words for your words are included in his words. Pirke Avot 2:13
Thank you for being good friends and good neighbors. May your good hearts continue to embrace all of us.
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Mazel Tov to all the honorees.
A special congratulations to our dear friend, Malerie Cohen, a well-deserved recognition after a lifetime of dedication.
All our best wishes,Chana, Steve, Jessica, Adam, Leah and Hersh Batkin
In honor of our dear friendsJodi & Richard Boxer.
Thank you for your friendship andyour service to our community.
Thank you to Joyce Chavkin
for taking such good care ofour children.
Darona & Tzvi BernsteinSamuel & Sarey Bernstein
To Our GrandchildrenEitan and Danya Taub
It is a joy to watch as you continue to grow and flourish each day.
We are so proud, and wish you much success in the coming years!
We Love You!!!Saba and Savta Burstein
Congratulations to
Jodi & Richard
on a well-deserved honor
Beth & David Cohen
Thank you to Joyce & Enid
Noam, Tali & Ilan
Mazel Tov toJodi & Richard Boxer.
We value your friendshipand appreciate your efforts
on behalf ofBi‑Cultural Day School
and the larger Stamford Jewish community.
Sharon & Michael Feldsteinand Family
Congratulations to all the honorees,especially our good friend,
Malerie Yolen-Cohen. Special thanks to the
Journal and Celebration chairsespecially our dear friends,
Sandi & Stuart Waldstreicher andStephanie & Howard Fogel
Best wishes to Bi-Cultural always. Fondly,
Maxine, Jay, Gary (BCDS class of 2000) and Brian (BCDS class of 2004) Freilich
To the magical Enid Lieberman,
Of all the things we love about BCDS, you are at the top of our list!
Though we are so sad to see you leave our school, we congratulate you on a wonderful career
at Bi-Cultural and wish you much luck for the future. We will truly miss you, each and every day!!
To Mrs. Praver and Mr. Sakson,Our congratulations on receiving the Jane Shoztic Memorial Award.
Susie and Andrew Gold
MALERIE, JODI and RICHARD We are proud to have you as friends
and honored to celebrate all that you are and everything you do!
And congratulations to the BCDS Class of 2010 We love you, SOPHIE BAY!
Wendy & Jordan Handler, Simon and Ian
Mazel tov to this year's honorees.
We appreciate all that you do for Bi-Cultural and the entire community.
Thank you to the 5th grade team and the 2nd grade team for
another wonderful year at BCDS.
A special thanks to Enid Lieberman and Joyce Chavkin for your many years of dedication to Bi-Cultural. You will be missed.
Kayla, Leon, Daniel, Sarah, and Naomi Hanna
Mazel Tov and Thank Youto all of our
distinguished honorees.Our best,
Yoav & Meg Haron
Malerie, you have always been an inspiration and now I am honored to call you my friend.
Mazal tov on a well deserved honor. Love, Dev
Thank you to all the honorees for your dedication to BCDS and all our children.
B'shalom, The Jaffe-Berkowitz Family
Our heartfelt congratulations toRichard & Jodi Boxer
for being honored.
Helene & Harvey Kaminski
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Daniella, We are always so proud of you.
You are a source of nachas and joy
for all your family and friends. This is your Bat Mitzvah year. Mazel Tov.
We cannot wait to share this special time in your life with you.
Love always, Dad, Mom, Tamara, and animals
Congratulations to the Honorees and thank you to all the teachers at
Bi‑Cultural Day School
The Offir Family Ron, Celia, Jacob, Isabel and Rachel
Mazal Tov to Jodi and Richard Boxer!
A fond farewell and great thanks to Joyce Chavkin and Enid Lieberman.
You have both left quite an impression!!
The Listokin Family
Mazel Tov to all oftonight's honorees.
Thank you for all your hard work,dedication, time and energy.
We are deeply appreciative of your commitment to BCDS.
Kol Hakavod!
The Raich Family
Mazel TovJodi & Richard.We appreciate all that you have done
for BCDS for so many years.Toby & Hyman Schaffer
Thank you to BCDS and all the BCDS staff for providing such a terrific Jewish education to the kids.
The Shein Family
Beshert!
Dear Malerie, One afternoon, eleven years ago, you saw Adam at Silvermine Art School wearing a Yankees cap (in Hebrew). The next thing we knew you turned our world around and introduced us to your wonderful family, Bi-Cultural, and an incredible group of lifelong friends.
You truly changed our lives and we love you for it.
Jessica, Laurence, Adam & Rebecca Sheinman
Congratulations to
Richard and Jodi Boxer for a well‑deserved honor!
Best wishes to
Joyce Chavkin and Enid Liebermanfor a long, happy, healthy retirement!
The Sichel Family
Mazel Tov
to Bi-Cultural Day School on its 54th Annual Celebration and to all of the wonderful teachers and staff.
To our sons, Daniel and Ariel, congratulations on another great school year.
Guita & Stu Silverstein
Mazel Tov toJod i & R ichard Boxer ,Maler ie Yo len-Cohen,
Beth Praver ,John Sakson,
Joyce Chavk in ,Enid L ieberman.
The Sloyers
Congratulations, Carly BCDS Class of 2010
Thank you to the wonderful teachers & Staff at BCDS for an amazing and enriching experience at BCDS for Carly!!!!
The Steckel Family
To our daughter, Priscilla Tehrani:Congratulations on completing 1st grade. You make us prouder every day.Thank you to the wonderful 1st grade team, especially Jackie Herman and Morah Mimi who put so much love into taking care of and educating our children.To Rabbi Israel and Dr. K- We are looking forward to the coming year when our little one, Nicole, will be joining the beautiful family that is Bi-Cultural Day School to continue our family tradition. With love,Mom, Dad and Nicole
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To Mrs. Herman- your expertise and true caring has allowed Jason to blossom. Thank you for a truly wonderful year! Morah Mimi- as usual your competent teaching and warm personality has sparked a love of Hebrew in Jason. Thank you for all that you have done for our family! Mrs. Sterling thank you for guiding Steven through a great year of learning. He has been so successful with your direction and help! And finally Morah Yonat you have understood Steven's best qualities and helped him continue his Jewish education with excitement and energy. Thank you so much for an excellent year!!
Sharon and Rob Yudell
We look forward to welcoming you at the 2010 BCDS Auction on
Sunday, November 7, 2010
New Location - New Format!
The Loading DockStamford, Connecticut
The BCDS Parents Association
Mazel Tovto this year's honorees.
Whole-hearted thank you to
the wonderful teacherswho warmly and
successfullywelcomed back
Judy, Naomi & Adinin the middle of the year.
Ilan & Lenore Fogel
To our Newest Friends
Jodi & RichardMazal Tov on a Well-Deserved
Honor
Batya & Mike
Mazal Tov to our friends, Jodi and Richard Boxer and
Malerie YolenCohen. Thank you for your dedication to
BCDS. Congratulations to Beth Praver, a truly exceptional teacher, and
to John Sakson, for keeping the classroom interesting.
To Enid and Joyce, you will be sincerely missed.
Best of Luck!!!
Eve, Sid, Simone and David Nachman
Jodi and Richard -- Mazal Tov on your
well-deserved honor. Your dedication to the
Stamford Jewish community is greatly
appreciated. Joyce -- Best of luck as you embark on the next
phase of your life. May you all go from strength to strength!
Rhonda Schaffer-Maron and Jeffrey Maron
In honor of our wonderful
grandchildrenNathan, Noam, Shira
and Gabriel Haron
Grandma & Poppy Rezak
Congratulations to Brad Waldstreicher,
Stephanie Felder and the
BCDS class of 2010. Brad and Stephanie-
much continued success at Ramaz!
Stephanie and Bob Sherman
Jake (2000) Corey (2003) Kate (2008)
Thank you to our tireless Annual Celebration chairs
Barbara & Bruce FriedlanderSandi & Stuart Walstreicher
for all they have done to make this evening beautiful.
BCDS Board of Trustees
Mazel Tov to Jodi and Richard Boxer
and Malerie YolenCohen
Beverly & David Stein
In Tribute ToJodi & Richard Boxer
Who Always Open TheirHearts and Home
With Much Appreciation
Rabbi Jerry & Mimi Wohlberg
Thank you BCDS for sharing your
passion for Jewish learning with our
children! Our community is
stronger because of you.
Kol HaKavod! Riki and Rabbi
Jeremy Wiederhorn
Thank you to our tireless Celebration Journal chairs
Stephanie & Howard FogelJill & Arthur Green
for all they have done to make this evening a success.
BCDS Board of Trustees
Best wishes toEnid & Joyce
You will be missed. Congratulations to
Beth Praver & John Sakson.
Judy Maya
Congratulations & Best Wishesto the HonoreesDonna Dalnekoff
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YASHER KOACH TOTHE CELEBRATION
COMMITTEE
WHAT A MAGICAL NIGHT!
To John Sakson
Love you, son:
So proud of all your hard workand contributions.
You really give so much of yourselfand it shows.
Mom
970 High Ridge Road(behind Fedex/Kinkos)203-322-7786
Open 7 Days a Weekwww.StamfordToys.com
Thank you to
Sharon Lewisfor the many hours
she put into laying out and beautifying this journal.
Todah Rabah
Bi-Cultural!
Ally Sterling
Mazel Tov to the
Eighth Grade
Don't forget to come back to visit!
L’Dor V’Dor Grandparent Messages
In honor of Erika Summer Brown
With love,
Grandma & Grandpa
To our dear grandchildren,
Valerie & Liam Bodurtha.
Love,
Bubbe & Zayde
You give me so much love & pleasure especially when you say "GRANDMA"!
My hats off to my" Rockstar" Rebecca, My "Wii" star Max
and my little "Chicken pox" Abraham.
You all make me so proud, I love you with all my heart .
Grandma Noonie
In honor of our granddaughter
Shayna Elizabeth Finkelwho is our joy
and her wondeful teachers.
Sharlene & Richard Finkel
In honor of our beloved grandchildren
KARINA & JORDAN GRABINE
To life!... Jacie & Elliot Grabine
In honor of our grandchi ldren Sophie and
N a a m a T e i t e l . K o l H a K a v o d .
M a r t i a n d M i c h a e l Herskov i t z
Way to go Benjamin and Jonah! We are so proud
of all your accomplishments this year.
Love,Grandma & Grandpa
Dear Yoni, Ari & Eytan:I am so proud of your accomplishments at
BCDS. Your sister, Adina, as an alumnus knows
what a wonderful education she got there.Love,
Phillip Israel (Papa)
L’Dor V’Dor Grandparent Messages
Mazel Tov to Bi-Cultural Day School--
Josh Sherman
You are AWESOME!
We love you--
Grandma & Grandpa Eddy
Darling Shira,We are more than proud of your
accomplishments.Our cup keeps running over.
We love you!
Beeba and ZaydeHarriet and Aaron Levy
Joshua, Drew and Ella Leferman-
You are AMAZING!
We love you,
FloEllen & Richard Maslow(Grandma Flo & Grandpa Richard)
Mazel Tov and Best Wishes to our dear grandson,
Zachary, on graduating 8th grade.
We are very proud of you and wish you much luck and success in the future.
You're the best.
Bubbie & Papa Rena and Eli Okun
Good jobMatanel Cohen-Weinberg.
We are so proud of and love you.
Grandma Robbie & Grandpa
In honor o f our wonder fu l g randch i ld ren,
Nathan, Noam, Shi ra & Gabr ie l Haron
Grandma & Poppy Rezak
May your grandchildren always be a source of pride
to you and the Jewish people.
Emma & Kate, We are so proud of you.
Keep up the great work--we love you!
Grandma & Grandpa
L’Dor V’Dor Grandparent Messages
With love and kisses from the grandparents of
Georgia Baer
Carole & Michael Schumer
To Jonah, Emma & Naomi Listokin,
You are the sunshine of our lives!
We love you,
Nana & Pop-Pop
Mazel Tov and Best wishes.
Martin & Barbara Stenzler
Dear Emma and Kate,
Thank you for giving me so much to be proud of!
I love you!
Love,Nana
In honor of our grandchildren: Yehudit, Yael,
Yoav & Yakira Hochman
Henna & Bob Tatham
Mazel Tov to our grandchildren!
Alan & Sandra Weseley
T o o u r w o n d e r f u l g r a n d c h i l d r e n , H a n n a h , E p r a i m & L e e b a Z u c k e r .
M a z e l T o v , H a n n a h , o n y o u r g r a d u a t i o n .
L o v e ,G r a m m y & P o p p y
Bi‑Cultural Thanks our studentsʹ
grandparentsand wishes them much
nachas!
Greetings
Dr. Jeffrey & Judy Cahn
Stel la and Isaac Cohen
Bubbe and Grandpa Eisenstein
Benjamin and Liat Karsh
Grandma & Papa Liebergal l
Mark, Vered, Nathan, Oren and Tamar Links
Barbara Meier
Aaron, Dov, Chaim, Julia and Seth Osher
Greetings
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Arlene & Marty Schechter
Leonard & Rosalie Si lberman
Dr. Roberta Stiel
Cantor Arik & Tehilah Wollheim