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MissionThe Coalition for Jewish Learning (CJL), the education department of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, promotes and advances Jewish education in the greater Milwaukee community, provides a support system for the community’s institutions of Jewish learning, and forges coalitions to ensure excellence in Jewish education.

Advisory BoardRoger Carp, ChairTziporah Altman-Shafer, DirectorRachael BadtRabbi Jessica BarolskyRabbi Tiferet BerenbaumDr. Sherry BlumbergShawn BojanMiriam GuttmanEarl KarpShelby KassDavid LoweSherry MalmonRita MirvissArmona Nadler-StrickNancy Weiss-McQuide

Past Chairs:Debbie Carter BerksonEve Dicker EisemanMoshe KatzCindy LevySusie RosengartenJennifer SaberBonnie ShafrinLouise SteinKaren Torem

The Coalition for Jewish Learning is the education department of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation

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Lifetime Impact Award:

ELAINE SANDERSONElaine Sanderson has been making an impact on the Milwaukee Jewish community since she was a teenager. Born in Milwaukee, she grew up as part of the only Jewish family in Wauwatosa.

Elaine loves to learn and to teach. With each new career move, she returned to school to learn more and prepare for her students. Elaine earned a degree in Child Welfare from the University of Wisconsin. When her children were young, she started teaching at Congregation Shalom where she continued for many, many years. When Hillel Academy hired her as a librarian, she went back to school to study Library Science. When she started the Creativity Center for MAJE (a precursor of CJL), she began studying Hebrew.

Elaine was the driving force behind the forward thinking Teacher Creativity Center. She was the pied piper leading Jewish educators in creating units with relevant substance as well as attractive elements to involve young minds. She professionalized the library at Hillel and as well was the caretaker for the resources of the Board of Jewish Education which is the core of the collection at the JCC today.

Elaine taught at Congregation Sinai. She presented at national CAJE conferences. Elaine developed the Mastery Hebrew Class at Congregation Shalom which allowed children to move as fast as they desired in their learning. Students stayed with Elaine for 4 full years of Hebrew School because she so enriched their learning.

So many of us in Milwaukee are the teachers we are because of Elaine. Elaine’s influence impacts our students every day and will continues to be a presence in the years to come.

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Jewish Educator of the Year Award:

MISHY PITTLEMANFor thirty years “Morah Mishy” has had a profound impact on the lives of her students. Working with the youngest students, she becomes a friend, mother-away-from-home and teacher for every student. At Hillel Academy, Morah Mishy is an enthusiastic participant in professional development and teaches collaboratively with all staff. She has a deep appreciation of the fact that for some students, Kindergarten and First Grade might not only be their initial foray into education but also their first connection with Judaism. She awakens the spark in each of them to connect with who they are as individuals and as Jews and to be proud of their place in the world around them.

Always focused on collaboration, Mishy has created many of her learning materials from scratch. Stemming from a desire for materials that are creative, artistic, and spark the interest of students, Mishy has been an innovative tour de force as she has shaped lessons, and built on new innovations in curriculum. Morah Mishy Pittleman is truly an example of excellence in education and for her thirty year effort and achievement in providing a solid foundation for her young learners.

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Jewish Educator of the Year Award:

SUSIE ROSENGARTENSusie Rosengarten is a teacher at Milwaukee Jewish Day School (17 years), Congregation Shalom (24 years), and is the Director of Judaic Programming at Steve and Shari Sadek Family Camp Interlaken JCC. Susie is a master teacher; she loves Jewish tradition and transmits her passion for learning to her students. Susie also lives her ideals every day. Susie is a lifelong learner and she demonstrates that to her students.

Susie teaches every day except Shabbat, she spends her summers at camp and she is always volunteering for Jewish organizations or arranging observances for groups of people (a huge second night Seder for instance). Susie takes every opportunity to learn that is available.

Susie is a team player. She collaborates with other teachers, helping anyone who asks. She is creative, enthusiastic, and always willing to try something new. Her students remember her long after leaving the school or camp and are eager to come back to visit her.

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Lifschutz Mitzvah Award

JODY LANSINGJody Lansing and her third grade class at MJDS won the Lifshutz Mitzvah Award for The Katy's Kloset Project. This was inspired by a story about children helping others. When a classmate shared about having once borrowed a wheelchair through Katy's Kloset, it inspired the students to contribute to the organization so that other children may benefit from there as well. Katy's Kloset is an organization that lends medical equipment to people in need of help due to illness or injury.

The students were informed that the greatest need at the time was money to purchase a wheelchair where someone could elevate one or both legs.

The chair cost $600. The class created their goal of $1800 (using the significance of the number 18) so that they could purchase 3 wheelchairs.

Throughout this project students learned many new skills. Creativity and collaboration were keys to success with this project. The most notable outcome to this project was the $2000 donation our students made to Katy's Kloset at the end of the school year. More important was the impact this project had on our students. The students gained empathy and an awareness of the community around them. The students felt the importance of tzedakah and felt an immense amount of pride for their good deeds.

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Gill Incentive for Teachers (GIFT) AwardGILAH SALTZMAN, AHUVA JARCAIG, KAREN TOREM,

MIRIAM LIFF, RABBI HERSH HILLERThe teachers from Yeshiva Elementary School won the GIFT Award for a new school wide Middos program entitled: אשרינו מה טוב חלקנו which means “how happy we are, how good is our lot.” This program focuses on six different middos throughout the year. Through stories and sayings from Chazal, activities and prizes, we try to instill a greater awareness of these middos in our students. The six middos covered are:

1) Speaking Nicely לשון טוב2) Belief in HaShem אמונה 3) Expressing Gratitude הכרת הטוב 4) Respecting Creation כבוד הבריות5) Being Happy with Our Lot שמח בחלקו6) Showing Respect and Love for Torah תורה

The six main topics are divided into weekly concepts and lessons. Every week the teacher focuses on one Biblical quote and follows up with a lesson and story that was sent home. Students were able to earn checks on the Middah MasterCard by sharing the story or lesson at home. There is also a reinforcement activity that could be performed at home and earn them another check. School excitement and culture can be felt by the teachers and administration. Additionally, the topics focused on areas of weakness and steady improvement has been documented.

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Gill Incentive for Teachers (GIFT) AwardBatya Landes

(on behalf of all Hillel Academy Teachers)The Hillel Academy Torah Fair was an opportunity to deepen students learning, expand on classroom activities in their Judaic studies, and add a tangible, hands-on opportunity for parents to see the interactive learning their students were doing throughout their studies. Students and teachers sought creative opportunities to express principles, stories and history from Torah in innovative ways. The projects varied from a "cooking show", to trying their hand at making paper and Hebrew lettering, dramatic displays, presentations using SMART technology, and artistic representations of Torah scenes.

The project took several months and was based around the curriculum taught within our Judaic studies classes. This was an extension of classroom learning.

Hillel Academy's Torah Fair was a school-wide project. The Fair showcased the work of Kindergarten through eighth grade, reflecting literacy, design and technology skills that built off the Judaic and Hebrew curriculum. This community-wide event covered holiday customs and meals, the process of parchment, Kabbalistic explanations behind the study of sacred texts, Biblical scenes and the deeper meanings behind commandments and Judaic Law.

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Inspiration Award for Informal Education

LENNY KASSLenny is the Director of the Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp. He is always looking for new ways, like TAG and PJ Library, to incorporate Jewish aspects at camp. Lenny inspired a new idea at camp: different sessions are matched with different Jewish values. He knows our camp is a perfect setting for people of all religions to have a meaningful Jewish journey. Lenny sets a high standard for Jewish values and ideals. His life exemplifies how children can interact with each other and strive to be their best self. Lenny has grown up in the Jewish Community of Milwaukee and has left a lasting impact on many families who have sent their children to RDC. Lenny is a Jewish leader that children look to for advice, guidance and a good example of how to behave.

Lenny has been involved in the Jewish community since he was a child. He has served as a member of the JCC, has been the assistant director and waterfront director at Camp Interlaken. He has been involved with Wisconsin Jewish camping for 50 years. Now, Lenny teaches at MJDS and is the Director of JCC Rainbow Day Camp. He is a prominent leader within the Milwaukee community and is very well known by many Jewish families. He demonstrates how to be a leader and encourages children to grow in many different capacities. He believes in his staff and is a pleasure to work with. Lenny leaves an impact on every person he comes in contact with.

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CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL NER TAMIDTeacher Impact Award:

Sharon FedderlySharon holds the position of music teacher in our synagogue school. Sharon uses her guitar and voice to teach Jewish Studies through the lens of music. Her creative approach to teaching lifts the words out of the Torah and the students’ textbooks and brings them to life through song.

School Support Award: Melinda Steffey

Melinda holds the position of Treasurer at Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid. Her tireless efforts behind the scene and support of the school have served as an invaluable asset to the School of Jewish Studies. The synagogue thanks her for her attention to detail, donating volunteer hours whenever needed and always being only a phone call or an e-mail away.

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CONGREGATION EMANU-EL B’NE JESHURUNTeacher Impact Award:

Sherry MillerSherry understands her students. Seemingly every year, a reply comes back to at least one of Sherry's progress reports in awe that in two hours a week, Sherry really knows her students. She is also amazingly consistent with arriving early and staying late to make sure her room and projects are in perfect order, submitting lesson plans well in advance, doing creative projects, and teaching life skills (hosting, introductions, and leadership, for example) through classroom activities.

School Support Award: Celia Buchband

Celia is a fabulous madricha. Celia is always willing to assist in any way possible, and she can be counted on to always be in the right place and on task. The teachers she works with know they can depend on her, and the students know that she is a fantastic resource for their many questions, as well as an authority in the classroom beyond her years.

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CONGREGATION EMANU-EL WAUKESHATeacher Impact Award:

Lori FisherLori organizes our yearly Yom Ha'Atzmaut celebration. Each year, she makes certain that each classroom has a theme and that food, music, dancing and other Yom Ha'Atzmaut activities are ready. This celebration adds significantly to our connection to Eretz Yisroel.

School Support Award: Andi Patz and Aaron Sulman

Andi and Aaron are the co-chairs of the Youth Education Committee of Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha supplemental school. They have made a commitment to giving parent input in numerous ways and give support to the school program through their wisdom and actions.

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CONGREGATION SHALOM

Teacher Impact Award: Marilyn Franklin

In her many years of teaching she has embodied Dor L'Dor, teaching succeeding generations of members of Congregation Shalom. She works at making sure her Madrichim have enriching experiences in their day.

School Support Award: Barb Bayles

Barb always volunteers! Whether it is serving latkes or pancakes, volunteering to staff the Gift Shop during Hebrew School hours, keeping her cool as the hordes of hungry Hebrew learners descend for their treat, she is a blessing to all the congregation and always says, “Yes!”

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CONGREGATION SINAI

Teacher Impact Award: Aggie Goldenholz

Aggie demonstrates deep caring about the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of every student, whether currently in her class or from years past.

School Support Award: Judy Flegel

Judy has given years of service as the co-chair of our Youth Education Committee. Even after her own children have graduated and moved on, Judy has remained committed to promoting excellence in the educational and community-building endeavors of our program.

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GAN AMI

Teacher Impact Award: Lisa Zylka-Wicke

Lisa Zylka-Wicke shows tremendous leadership, commitment, dedication, partnership, and collegiality.

School Support Award: Lisa Kulakow

Lisa Kulakow shows dedication, loyalty, diligence, organizational skills, and collegiality.

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HILLEL ACADEMYTeacher Impact Award:

Michael TepperWe are so proud to have an alumnus working at our school. Mr. Tepper serves in many areas and is beloved in all of them. Whether coaching the basketball team, giving additional support to children, being in the lunchroom or outdoors with the children, Michael is a favorite go to person. He is always happy to help out and does so with capably and with a sense of humor. We are so pleased to have him on our staff.

School Support Award: Jen Huber

There are a myriad of ways in which Jen's touch and personality affect so much of what happens at Hillel. From Legacy and Chai Club to newsletters and volunteers, Jen gets to know all of our families. To know Jen is to have deep admiration and a very positive vibe for the multitude of things she is involved in. Jen embodies our school mission - she is always willing to go the extra mile. Jen's cheery countenance and voice are often the first to greet you at Hillel. Jen understands our educational mission and embodies it in all that she does. We are so very proud of her association with Hillel.

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HILLEL HIGH SCHOOL

Teacher Impact Award: Rabbi Yaakov Backman

Rabbi Backman shows tremendous dedication to his students both in and out of the classroom.

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JEWISH BEGINNINGS LUBAVITCH PRESCHOOL

Teacher Impact Award: Einat Oknin

Einat shows commitment to children and is a role model for the Reggio Emilia system of education. She is always willing to help out colleagues and constantly models outstanding interactions with children. Her specialty is having children recognize and take responsibility as active participants in the classroom. Einat forms bonds with the children and their parents they remain long after they have moved on from Jewish Beginnings.

School Support Award: Aya Sasson

Aya shows outstanding dedication and commitment to the high standards set in our school. She is diligent, persistent with an eye for detail. Aya has a discerning eye and is involved in the general ambience of our school.

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KULANUTeacher Impact Award:

Ariana StillmanAri has developed a great rapport with the teens in a very short amount of time and keeps her students highly engaged in Jewish learning. Ari is dependable and creative and has been a wonderful addition to our Kulanu teaching staff.

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MEQUON JEWISH PRESCHOOLTeacher Impact Award:

Carolyn WodaCarolyn has made a special impact on the Mequon Jewish Preschool community through her work in the toddler room, and her mission to truly see each child by their strengths, while helping them realize their potential. Carolyn is dedicated to learn and to grow as an educator. She thrives on creating beautiful and aesthetic learning experiences and sharing those moments. Carolyn approaches every day at MJP with an insatiable desire to understand more through our unique approach to children and how to answer the questions they are asking every day.

School Support Award: Eta Duboff

One of Mequon Jewish Preschool's core values is that parents are our active, participatory partners. Eta Duboff is a great representation of this value. She is present at every MJP parent function, from our weekly coffees, parent events and volunteer opportunities. She played a major role this year as a she led the auction at our dinner gala. Eta awaits our next project when she will take an active part and a leadership role.

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MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY HEBREW SCHOOLTeacher Impact Award:

Esti YanoverMs. Esti Yanover came this year from South Africa and is here for her first year in Milwaukee as a teacher for the Milwaukee Community Hebrew School. The community is so blessed to have Esti as an integral part of the MCHS team. Her innovative ideas, knowledge, and dedication have made her a priceless part of our Hebrew School staff. We can't thank her enough for all she give to MCHS and her students. Thank you Esti for making Yiddishkeit come alive for all of our students!

School Support Award: Noah Linton

Thank you Noah for always being there to provide both the teachers and students a helping hand during Hebrew School. MCHS is so blessed to have you as a part of the crew again this year!

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MILWAUKEE JEWISH DAY SCHOOLTeacher Impact Award:

Rena PoratRena Porat is so much more than our art teacher. She is an extraordinary staff member who brings so much love and life to our fine arts department and to MJDS as a whole. Rena teaches art to our lower school students. Her class brings out the creative side of each of our students and the kids love to be in the art room. Additionally, Rena supervises both our Omanut and ETC programs at school. Rena's dedication to Milwaukee Jewish Day School is phenomenal. Our school would not be the same without her in it.

School Support Award: Cheryl Siegel-Gajewski

Cheryl has served many roles at Milwaukee Jewish Day School. From our library to the office, she has done it all. Cheryl is the type of staff member that you can always count on for an extra set of hands. She is the first to volunteer to help with special events and can always be counted on to assist another staff member when needed. Cheryl is a dedicated member of our MJDS family and a smiling face each day at school. We are truly lucky to have her on staff.

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PELZ HEBREW SCHOOL

Teacher Impact Award: Chanie Spalter

Chanie has incredible dedication to her students and to our school.

School Support Award: Maddie Met

Maddie shows outstanding dedication and support to the students in our school.

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TORAH ACADEMY OF MILWAUKEETeacher Impact Award:

Aliza PekierAs the coordinator of Student Activities at TAM, Aliza Pekier has had a tremendous impact on our students. She has instilled in them a strong sense of responsibility and creativity as she guides them through a myriad of activities. She has given our co-curricular program depth and breadth.

School Support Award: Judith Eigen

Judith Eigen has shared her professionalism as a photographer with TAM for many years. Her photos capture the beauty and energy of each scene in our plays. Her yearbook shots reflect both the formal and candid sides of TAM.

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WISCONSIN INSTITUTE OF TORAH STUDYTeacher Impact Award: Rabbi Avrohom Kramer

Rabbi Kramer shows complete selfless dedication to all the students at WITS with mentoring and teaching.

School Support Award: Caron Rice

Caron shows selfless dedication as Director of Operations.

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YAVNEH JEWISH LEARNING PROGRAM

Teacher Impact Award: Joel Berenbaum

Joel is an excellent role model for the mostly male children, creating exciting games to keep all of the kids moving while learning Ivrit at the same time.

School Support Award: Sharon Bloomgarden

Sharon helps create Jewish educational opportunities by giving of her time and her resources.

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YESHIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Teacher Impact Award: Gilah Saltzman

Mrs. Saltzman goes above and beyond the call of duty for her students and school programs. She helps run of the Sunshine club and is always there to lend a helping hand and volunteer for anything.

School Support Award: Temima Eckhardt

Mrs. Eckhardt runs extra programs in the school, like G.O. and Jewish Home visits with so much enthusiasm and innovation. She has brought much vitality to the girls division.

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CHAI AWARD WINNERS

Geri BergPatty Agacki

Rabbi Yehuda CheplowitzRabbi Eliezer Halpern

Phil MusickantRabbi Moshe Rapoport

Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Rauch

Rabbi Michoel Rauch Rabbi Shmuel RennertRabbi Yitzchok Shapiro

Yael SteinBarb Shimansky

Rabbi Raphael WachsmanRabbi Peretz Zachai

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DOUBLE CHAI AWARD WINNERS

Marsha FensinRabbi David Cohen

Ann Becker

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We are so proud and honored to be Elaine Sanderson’s:

As Elaine has inspired so many students and other Jewish educators, Elaine is also our inspiration in life. We love you, Elaine – thank you for your guidance,

wisdom, courage, humor and cooking!!! Congratulations!!!

CHILDRENRobin and Jonathan

JacobsScott and Ronnie

SandersonDavid and Hollie Relles

GRANDCHILDRENNathan Relles

Noah Relles and Shira Moyer

Maia JacobsAri Jacobs

Michael JacobsGabe Jacobs

Hannah and Asaf BuchnerEvan Sanderson

GREAT GRANDCHILDNadav Buchner

GRANDDOGS!!!LaylaNova

BoodhaGinny

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Lifetime Impact Award winner Elaine Sanderson for a lifetime of shaping the lives of Jewish students throughout the community.

Educator of the Year Susie Rosengarten whose love of teaching and learning is endless.

Teacher Impact Marilyn Franklin whose impact on her students cannot be measured.

Chai Award Geri Berg whose commitment is so strong.

Double Chai Award Ann Becker for her work at Congregation Shalom and Mequon Jewish Preschool.

School Impact Award Barb Bayles a volunteer whose dedication improves our schools.

School Support Award Lisa Kulakow for her contribution in early childhood education at Gan Ami

The faculty of the Religious and Hebrew Schools of Congregation Shalom salute our wonderful colleagues for the honors they are receiving from the Coalition of Jewish Learning.

You are inspiring examples of how a single person can change the lives of students, enlightening and informing them about our Jewish heritage, beliefs, ideals, and covenant with God.

We who teach with you thank you for letting us be among your most devoted students.

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We are proud of your never-ending commitment and dedication to Jewish

education and to our congregation.

To Susie Rosengarten, Barbara Bayles, Geri Berg, Marilyn Franklin, Elaine Sanderson,

Ann Becker and Lisa Kulakow

With great affection and a most heartfelt Mazel Tov!Your Congregation Shalom Family, its Rabbis, Cantor and Staff

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Elaine Sanderson – Lifetime of shaping the lives of Jewish studentsSusie Rosengarten – Educator of the YearAnn Becker – Double Chai Award recipient for her 36 years of teachingGeri Berg – Chai Award recipient for her 18 years of teachingMarilyn Franklin – Teacher whose impact on her students cannot be measuredBarb Bayles – Volunteer whose dedication has improved our schoolsLisa Kulakow – Recipient of the School Support Award at Gan Ami

The Board of Trustees of Congregation Shalom is pleased to salute teachers and volunteers associated with our synagogue and our Religious and Hebrew Schools, who have been recognized by the Coalition for Jewish Learning for outstanding service:

These wonderful people have changed the lives of students at our synagogue and in our community over the past four decades. Thanks to them, our community remains stronger and more devoted to Jewish learning. Their compassionate and wise teaching has inspired generations and will do so long into the future.

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Members of the Advisory Board of the Coalition for Jewish Learning salute the many teachers and volunteers who have in so many different ways devoted time and energy to uplifting and instructing Jewish

students in our community.

Your powerful belief in the value of Jewish education and tireless determination to meet the needs of diverse students serve as a foundation for all the work done by CJL and its leadership.

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Susie Rosengarten:We, your family, have felt your endless passion for and commitment to Jewish learning and teaching.

It is with joy and gratitude that we have the opportunity at this wonderful event to congratulate all Jewish educators, your colleagues who are being recognized today, and especially you. We honor you, we thank you, we celebrate you, and we love you.

SistersLisa

Joanne

HusbandLarry

CHILDRENElia

JesseAri

Jeremy David

ParentsStanleyBarbaraJackie

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My very best wishes to Geri

Berg and Lenny Kass on

receiving these honors.

Suzy Ettinger

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Mazal Tov to ALL Milwaukee Jewish EDUCATORS. You make a huge difference every day. Thanks for all you do.

Special congratulations to all the AWARD WINNERS. We are so glad to have the opportunity to recognize you today.

Thank you to all the SCHOOLS for welcoming me into your communities. I love working with all of you.

Tziporah Altman-ShaferJoel, Shoshi, Yoni, and Golan

Mazal Tov to Melinda, Sharon, Yael,

and all the other recipients. Kol HaKavod!

From the Clergy and Staff of Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid

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Mazel tov to all the dedicated educators and volunteers being recognized by CJL.

We applaud your hard work, creativity, and commitment to instilling in generations of Jewish students a deep knowledge of our heritage and faith.

Thanks especially to Elaine, Mishy, and Susie for leading our community from strength to greater strength. Debbie Recht and Roger Carp

Thank you "Morah Mishy" for your years of devoted service to

Hillel Academy.

Your impact on the Milwaukee Jewish community has and will continue to have a huge impact

for years to come!

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Aya and Einat, both of you help make us

who we are.

We love you.

From all of us at Jewish Beginnings

Jen is the glue that holds us together.

Michael is always ready to help out where needed.

Thanks. You are both awesome.

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Mazel Tov Jody, Sherry, Celia!

Sherry Malmon

Felice Bruskin is special to me because I remember her pushing me mentally but in an accessible way. I thought she was balanced in being invested in our learning and adding nuance to what we covered to always keep it interesting and interactive.

Asher

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Congratulations Joel!

Love, Congregation Shir Hadash

Mazel Tov to the2016 Honorees!

B’kavod,Phil Musickant

Mazel Tov to the2016 Honorees

Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha

Congratulations Sharon! Love,

Congregation Shir Hadash

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Congratulations to colleagues and friends!

Felice and Barry Bruskin

Congratulations Sharon, Melinda & Yael!

Mark and Anita Nagurka

Congratulations to all the honorees, to all our Jewish

Educators, and to the Advisory Board and the outstanding

leadership of CJL.

Nancy Weiss-McQuide

Heartfelt Mazal Tov to: Ann BeckerEta Duboff

Carolyn WodaMequon Jewish Preschool

Mazal tov Sherry, Celia, Jody, and all the winners!

B’kavod,Congregation

Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun

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To Honor Lori & Marsha

Fensin Family

To Honor Mishy Pittleman

Kevin & Lori

Nashban

Congratulations Sharon,

Melinda & Yael!

Mark & Anita Nagurka

For Susie Rosengarten

Aunt Arlene & Uncle Howard

Minkoff

Susie, You are our blessing!

Love, Mimi

Mazal Tov to our Jewish Educators who enrich our community!

Eileen Graves

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Rachelle Naimon

Gloria Krasnow

Ann Yurkowitz

Thank you to the CJL Salute to Educators

Committee:

Sherry MalmonPhil MusickantSusie RosengartenSandy RuesinkKaren Torem

Rabbi Yossi BassmanSherry BlumbergBrad DiamondTrudy FarberRoger Karp

Yashar Koch'chem to All Honorees

Sharon Fedderly

Mazal tov to Ari Stillman, Kulanu’s first honoree!

B’kavod,Kulanu principals, teachers, students,

and faculty