Schechter School of Long Island
E-Newsletter
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February 9, 2018 24
Sh'vat 5778
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Small Steps and Giant Leaps
In line with our mission and to offer the best education to our children, I am pleased to announce that Mr. Aryeh Eisenberg was recently appointed Director of Technology. With more than 15 years of experience working with schools, Aryeh is the CEO of Bonim B'Yachad, an Israel based educational company that works with more than 40 U.S. Jewish days schools, including SSLI to provide live online courses, including Advanced Placement Computer Science and Advanced Placement Psychology.
This year we embarked on a major restructuring of our technology systems. Here are just a few highlights:
- Added security and maintenance to the IT infrastructure;
- Increased professional development for faculty and staff;
- Development of additional courses and learning opportunities for students;
- Equipment enhancements and upgrades on both campuses;
- And more efficient tech/help desk support.
Join me in welcoming Aryeh to our administrative team by reaching out to him at
[email protected]. Additionally, wish him a mazel tov for having his workshop
"Empowering Students With Technology" accepted for presentation at the NYSAIS Teaching with Technology Conference.
Shabbat Shalom,
Laleh Mourtil, Board President
Schechter School of Long Island
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Calling ALL Alumni and Parents of Alumni
Do y
ou have a special occasion (graduation from college or grad school, acceptance to grad school, an engagement, wedding, birth, or special honor) you would like to share with your Schechter community? Please send us an email,
here. Photos welcome.
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Schechter LI Community News
Please submit your news of simchas and sorrows to be published in Kol Schechter here.
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Mazal Tovs
Correction from December issue
 M
azal Tov to
Shoshana Klayman
(SSLI '10) on her engagement to
Ian Altman
. Mazal Tov to parents of alumni Rachel Musleah and Michael Klayman.
 Mazal Tov to
Howard
(SSLI Board member) and
Diane Wohl
on the birth of their grandson, Hudson Nathaniel Wohl born on December 9th.
Mazal Tov to
Eileen
(SSLI Executive
 Director) and
Stuart Bohrer
on the birth of their granddaughter,
Juliette Riley Rose Bohrer born on January 24th
.
 Mazel Tov to Rachel (Simonson) Cohen SSLI '06 and Jeffrey Cohen on the birth of their daughter, Elliot Molly Cohen born on October 6th. Mazel Tov to parents of Alumni Robin and Barry Simonson.
Mazel Tov to
Maya Dolgin (SSLI '06)
 on being a w
inner of NBN's first Initiative for Zionist Innovation grants. Click here to read article.
Mazel Tov to Haleigh and Ethan (SSLI '07) Hoch on the birth of their daughter, Noa Jolie Hoch. Mazel Tov to Parents of Alumni Lori and David Hoch.
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To
Paul Gajer
(SSLI Parent of Alumi and past Board President) on the loss of his
mother,
Vivian Gajer.
To
Laurie Levine
(SSLI Parent of Alumni) on the loss of her
To
Elissa Buchman Broad
(SSLI Parent of Alumni and past Board Member) on the loss of her mother,
Marilyn Joy Buchman.
To
Debbie Picker
(SSLI Development Associate) on the loss of her brother and sister-law,
Mitchell
and
Leslie Weiss
, along with her niece
Hannah
and nephew
Ari Weiss
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To Dr. Hal Abrahamson (Parent of Alumni) on the loss of his father, Dr. Ivan Abrahamson.
To Charlene Seidman (SSLI Science Teacher) on the loss of her father, Samuel Goldberg.
To Sheila Slade on the loss of her husband, Howard Slade (SSLI past Board President).
To Robin Chimerine-Lobel (SSLI Parent) on the loss of her brother-in-law, Robert Schwartz.
Wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Ethan Vizgan (Class of 2017). Ethan's Hebrew name is Shimshon ben Perel.
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B'nai Mitzvah
Simon W.
March 3
Ashley T.
March 3
Julia B.
March 10
Eli S.
March 17
Sean K.
March 24
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This Months Tributes:
In Honor/In Memory
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click on the image below to see our School Photo Gallery.
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Support SSLI
In Your Daily Life
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Generations Society: The SSLI Legacy and Endowment Campaign
Founding Members:
Rebecca Amitai and Morty
Schaja
Sheri and Ira Balsam
Cindy and Moti Dolgin
Steven Fleischer, in memory of
Lelah Abel Fleischer z"l
Mina and Keyvan Frouzan
Janet and Albert Hakim
Fanny and Sheldon Handel
Judith and Robert Hirsch
Beth and Michael Kohler
Julie Levi and Richard Blau
Dalia Lisker and Ari Jurmann
Michele and Steven Moscovitz
Vivi and Edmond Nassim
Orna and Ronen Neutra
Jennifer and Jeffrey Pravato
Lisa and James Schlesinger
Rachel and Michael Schor
Robin and Barry Simonson
Ellen and Jay Steinberg
Amy and Peter Tannenbaum
Sylvia Weiser, in memory of
Cantor Herb Weiser z"l
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The DSCF is a matching-fund program that helps schools achieve long-term financial stability. The Day School Challenge Fund will generally match the annual distributions to the school on a 1:2 basis.
Now is the time to take action. Now is the time to commit to the future of SSLI.
Donations to this initiative can be made until September 2018 with the opportunity to pay in full by 2022.
Participating in the Endowment and Legacy Gift program ensures that the Schechter School of Long Island will continue to provide affordable, quality Jewish education for coming generations. Please consider supporting this effort. For further information contact Eileen Bohrer, Executive Director Ext. 1131
Dr. Cindy Dolgin Ext. 1107
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Now available . . .
 SSLI is able to send personalized tribute cards through email. If you would like us to acknowledge a simcha or sorrow through email, please indicate this when you make your
donation.
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SSLI Bereavement Notifications
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If you would like to begin receiving
all bereavement notices from Schechter, please email
[email protected] and your name will be added to our Bereavement Notice list.
Please note: Schechter currently sends out bereavement notices based on your child(ren)'s graduating class, with the exception of a few communications.
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Paw Print Now
(Click below to read articles written by our students.)
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From Eileen Bohrer, SSLI Executive Director
Description: The SSLI development team is looking for volunteers - parents, grandparents alumni and parents of alumni , etc. for a variety
of programs that we have planned for this year. Your commitment can be for as little as one hour or for several hours weekly on an ongoing basis.
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This offshoot of Amazon is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Schechter School of Long Island every time you shop at no cost to you! When you shop at
smile.amazon.com, a donation is made by Amazon to SSLI. Your shopping experience will be unaffected - the same low prices, vast selection and convenience as always. Just sign up and
designate Schechter Day School of Nassau County.
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DON'T MISS OUT!
Only $8
Coloring books, created by 9th graders in art class, can be purchased on our Schechter website! Colored pencils are included! These are a beautiful festive gift! Proceeds will offset their senior trip to Israel!
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE: If you are unable to see this entire newsletter in your Gmail, scroll to the bottom and click "View Entire Message".
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Hope to see you there!
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Schechter LI Selected for Jewish Educator Professional Development Initiative
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"Ayeka has selected eight schools from a strong application pool of sixteen to participate in a new cohort beginning August 2018 funded by the Jim Joseph Foundation. The schools chosen are Adelson Educational Campus, Carmel Academy, Katz Yeshiva High School, Luria Academy of Brooklyn, Maimonides School, Pressman Academy, Robert M. Beren Academy, and
Solomon Schechter of Long Island. Ayeka was one of ten recipients of the Jim Joseph Foundation's Jewish Educator Professional Development Initiative.
Over the course of this multi-year program, selected Judaic Studies teachers will become proficient in implementing Ayeka's paradigm-shifting Soulful Education pedagogy in their classrooms, and then will coach other Judaic Studies staff at their schools. The program will include retreats, on-site coaching sessions, individual mentoring and virtual conversations for selected staff as well as administration of the selected day schools..." Click here to continue reading.
Click the video below to learn more about the program.
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Lower School Class Newsletters
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January Monthly
Class
Newsletters
written by our
Lower
School
Teachers.
Read and discover all the wonderful activities that are taking place in each of the L
ower S
chool classrooms.
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Upper School Launches Faculty Laptop Pilot Program
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Leading by example is core to our educational approach at SSLI. This is how we transform our students into alumni who are leaders in the Jewish world, on college campuses and in their professions. It is no surprise that our faculty takes modeling the behaviors they wish our students to emulate very seriously. As we have moved to a BYOD - Bring Your Own Device approach in our high school, we have inherently transformed our classrooms. To challenge our faculty to experiment with technology and take risks, 6 teachers were selected to receive new touch screen laptops, individualized professional development and support as they integrate new computer based tools into their classrooms. Additionally, these faculty members, along with Ofra Hiltzik and Aryeh Eisenberg, will be attending the International Society for Technology in Education Conference in June. This is the premier ed tech conference and will provide us with the opportunity to learn new ideas and to meet colleagues from all over the world.
With faculty members selected for this opportunity from all of the school's educational departments, and chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to enhancing their own classrooms. We believe that they are the right faculty leaders to serve as ambassadors for technology integration to the entire faculty.
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LI Hosts U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi
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Parent Workshop - Tough Conversations
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KesheToT - Hebrew language Parent & Me
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SSLI was pleased to be Long Island's first site for KesheToT. A Hebrew language "parent and me" designed by the Israeli American Council. We are presenting this 10 week program for children ages 0-3.5 in partnership with the MIYJCC and SJJCC. "Singing and dancing with my daughter, Nina, and her new friends to Hebrew songs was an absolute pleasure" remarked Dr. Tracy Kaplowitz, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Admissions. The class meets on Wednesdays at 9:45 am. It is not too late to
sign up.
Join us on February 14th
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Join us on February 15th
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Blood Drive - March 8, 2018 |
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Please help us continue our tradition of saving lives! Join us on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Upper School campus (6 Cross Street, Williston Park, NY). Appointments begin at 8 am. Parents, Alumni and Parents of Alumni, etc. please come down and show your support for this great cause.
Contact [email protected] for more information and to sign up! Each donation can save up to three lives!
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HS Drama Club - Save The Date
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Save the date for SSLI 2018 spring musical,
On the Town.
Performances will take place on
March 15th, 17th and 18th at the Long Island Children's Museum.
This is bound to be a terrific show.
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Mazal Tov to Zachary Z. (SSLI '18) on his election to the office of 2018 USY International President and to Aaron S. (SSLI '19) on his election to the office of 2018 USY International Israel Affairs Vice President. Yasher Koach to Jared R. (SSLI '17) and Isaac B. (SSLI '17) on completing their terms as 2017 International USY Religion/Education Vice President and Membership/Kadima Vice President.
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A Letter From the Spielman/Baumgarten Family
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Every year on the yahrzeit of Bill Spielman z"l, Schechter LI students are treated to the memory of his kindness. See letter below written by the Spielman/Baumgarten Family.
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William Spielman z"l
The 16th of Shevat was the yahrzeit of Bill Spielman z"l.
He loved being here in the school! You and your teachers may remember seeing him ...
He'd walk into classes here and in the elementary school --- only disrupting them a little!
Knowing him, he probably had a chocolate bar in his pocket!
Billy was a charismatic man - honest, independent, and affectionate.
He was also a bundle of energy, always in motion. His passion for
life and creative spirit permeated everything that he did. His enthusiasm
about you, our students and faculty, was evident to everyone who knew him.
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Grandparents and Special Friends Day |
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Friendly Reminder and Volunteer Opportunities!
The Parent Association Mishloach Manot fundraiser is a perfect opportunity
 and a wonderful mitzvah of sending our themed "From the Earth" baskets to your friends and children. The deadline is next week!
and use your personal login code. We thank you in advance for supporting your Parent Association. This fundraiser directly impacts the programming and initiatives we can provide for all children in our school.
 The PA is also requesting volunteers to help pack and distribute our mishloach manot baskets. Please let us know if you can help pack baskets
on February 25th
, 26th or 27th. We will also need assistance in distributing the baskets to the Upper and Lower Schools
on February 28th.
Thank you in advance for your support!
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Ladies Night Out
 Oh what a night and what a fabulous turnout!! On January 11th, we held our Winter Event, a bowling party at AMF Lanes in Mineola. It was a fun night filled with bowling (of course), laughter, drinks and delicious food. We had great music playing along with a video showcasing all of our wonderful Schechter students. The
PA was decked out in new Schechter gear. The shirts were a huge hit and they are still being offered in adult and children sizes through the
PA.
Click here to shop.
We ended the night giving out raffle prizes and we are pleased to announce that we raised nearly $1,000! This will be enough to fund the Chesed committee needs for shiva meals, bereavement support, birth celebrations, illness and hardship assistance. We will also have some left over that we can use for more upcoming events! An extra special thank you to Genia Taub for helping put together the raffle prizes.
Click here for additional photos.
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Tu B'Shevat Across Campus
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Lower School
 On January 31st, we welcomed Rabbi Joel Levenson to lead our Tu B'Shevat Seder. To honor the birthday of trees, we refrained from using reams of paper, and instead made a slide show of the Haggadah and projected it onto a full-size movie screen. The children were engaged as the slides moved along, and many of them had opportunities to read the slides to their friends. There were interactive activities where the children drew pictures of the things we get from trees and spoke to their friends about a trait they have that they want to grow and become bigger and greater in the coming year. The children also thanked the trees for giving us seeds, fruit, paper etc. by making beautiful thank you cards that are displayed on the bulletin board down the main hallway. A huge thank you to Rabbi Levenson for leading us with his wisdom and his humor. He is the quintessential Schechter gift!
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"January 31st marked Tu Bishvat
, "The Birthday of theTrees," and in honor of the
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Students discuss their ecosystem J. Spector.
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holiday, the Environmental Club hosted a seder
in the gym for all of the high school students. As part of the program, the club split the students into groups and gave each one a different ecosystem to discuss. Each group had to complete special arts and crafts tasks in order to receive a special prize in the end. Following the activity, students enjoyed a Tu Bishvat Seder
consisting of festive fruit..."
Click here to read the entire article.
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| Article featured in Paw Print Now by Grace W. SSLI '19
"On January 9th, juniors and seniors attended a mandatory Career Night where students had the opportunity to speak to professionals about their career paths and explore possible internships. Schechter alumni
also attended the event to look for internships, and high
 school students had the opportunity to speak to some of the alumni with current internships. Schechter parent and business owner Mr. Albert Hakim began the night with a presentation about how to prepare for a job interview. For the rest of the night, students walked around the gym and spoke to professionals in various fields like real estate and technology..."
Click here to read more.
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Video of SSLI Middle School students choreography to the song "words hurt" in an activity led by our Shinshinim about taking responsibility for our actions. Video by Yeal.
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David Mendelowitz, an alumni of the SSLI class of 2010 and our current boys' varsity basketball coach has just taken on the role of Recruitment Coordinator for the brand new Ramah Sports Academy for students who are currently in 3rd through 10th grade.
The Ramah Sports Academy (RSA) will launch its inaugural summer in June 2018 on the beautiful campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, approximately 1.5 hours from New York City. RSA is excited to offer campers top-level collegiate athletic fields and facilities that include gymnasiums, an indoor pool, fitness and conditioning facilities, and more. RSA will offer three two-week sessions over the course of the summer. These intensive athletic experiences will take place within an inspiring Jewish environment that has been the hallmark of Ramah camps.
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Please participate in our 2017-2018 Annual Campaign and select where dollars go.
For additional information, please contact Eileen Bohrer, Executive Director
at ebohrer@schechterli.org or call 516-935-1441, Ext. 1131
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