BZ Chesed Committee
The Bernard Zell Chesed Committee wants to share in your joy or express sympathy when appropriate. If you have news to share, please email all the details to chesed@bernardzell.org for inclusion in the next issue.
January 30 - February 12, 2025
Births:
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Mazel Tov to Dasha Pechersky and Eugene Lyubezny, big sisters Sophie (SK) and Lily (JK) on the birth of Sivan on February 6, 2025!
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to Ian Warman who became a Bar Mitzvah on February 1, 2025!
Condolences:
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to Ashley Johnson (P.E. Teacher and 6th Grade Advisor) and her partner, Jaime Soto, on the recent loss of Jaime's father, Santos Soto.
January 16 - January 29, 2025
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to Aviva Lippitz who became a Bat Mitzvah on January 25, 2025!
Condolences:
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Polonsky family on the recent loss of June Harris, grandmother of Mandee (Jonathan) Polonsky and great grandmother of Emmett (7th grade), Isaac (5th grade) and Nathan ('23).
December 18, 2024 - January 15, 2025
Births:
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Mazel Tov to Alyssa and Joe Hakimian, big sisters Ayv (JK) and Nellie on the birth of Max Lorry on January 11, 2025!
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Mazel Tov to Jenna Adler, Lower School Learning Specialist, her husband Reed, and big brother Lane on the birth of Georgie Blair Adler on December 17, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Emily and Brandon Pevnick, big sisters Eliana (SK) and Talia on the birth of Samuel (Sammy) Levi on December 17, 2024!
Engagements & Weddings:
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Mazel Tov to Dani Glass, Senior Kindergarten Teacher, and Shanna Isaacs who were married on December 27, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Callie Howard, Nursery Teacher, who got engaged to Benji on December 20, 2024!
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to Palmer Hoffman who became a Bar Mitzvah on January 11, 2025!
December 12 - December 17, 2024
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to Gabrielle Levy who became a Bat Mitzvah on December 14, 2024!
Condolences:
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to Jamie Wendt, Middle School Humanities Teacher, on the loss of her father-in-law, William "Bill" Wendt.
November 21 - December 11, 2024
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to Yair Horvitz who became a Bar Mitzvah on November 23, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Shayna Rosenstein who became a Bat Mitzvah on November 23, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Noah Cooper who became a Bar Mitzvah on December 7, 2024!
November 7 - November 20, 2024
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to Emmett Polonsky who became a Bar Mitzvah on November 9, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Blake Malkin who became a Bat Mitzvah on November 16, 2024!
Condolences:
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to the McBeath family on the recent loss of Paul Reynolds, stepfather of Deanna (Pete Jacobs) McBeath Jacobs and grandfather of Bonnie (5th grade).
October 24 - November 6, 2024
Engagements & Weddings:
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Mazel Tov to Dani Glass, Senior Kindergarten Teacher, who got engaged to Shanna Isaacs!
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Mazel Tov to Megan Goldstein, Junior Kindergarten Teacher, and her husband Jeremiah Carpenter who were married on October 26, 2024!
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to Rafi Thacker who became a Bar Mitzvah on October 26, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Jonah Jubelier who became a Bar Mitzvah on October 26, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Eli Gruber who became a Bar Mitzvah on November 2, 2024!
Congratulations:
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Mazel Tov to Patricia "Tata" Gomez, Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, who became a U.S. Citizen on October 29, 2024!
October 3 - October 23, 2024
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to James Zuckerman who became a Bar Mitzvah on October 19, 2024!
September 18 - October 2, 2024
Weddings:
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Mazel Tov to Clara Malkin ('08) and Frank Zachar, who were married on September 21, 2024!
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to Tom Huff who became a Bar Mitzvah on September 21, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Rapha Wexler who became a Bar Mitzvah on September 28, 2024!
Condolences:
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Kohn family on the recent loss of Barry Kohn, father of Jonathan (Debra) Kohn and grandfather of Jordyn ('21), Jakob ('23), and Morgan (8th grade).
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Berman family on the recent loss of Peter Mendelson, father of Michele (Ron '86) Berman and grandfather of Andie ('16), Zoe ('19), and Jonah ('21).
September 5 - September 18, 2024
Weddings:
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Mazel Tov to Rebecca Bloom (Assistant Director of Admissions and Marketing) and her husband, Jacob Letwat, who were married on September 7, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Gabrielle Xilas ('11) and Jordan Schore, who were married on September 14, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Clara Malkin ('08) and Frank Zachar, who were married on September 21, 2024!
B’nai Mitzvot:
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Mazel Tov to Ella Blitstein who became a Bat Mitzvah on September 7, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Abbey DeWitt who became a Bat Mitzvah on September 7, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Chase DeWitt who became a Bar Mitzvah on September 7, 2024!
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Mazel Tov to Lilah Rubenfeld who became a Bat Mitzvah on September 14, 2024!
Condolences:
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Darvick Family on the recent loss of Richard E. Berkowitz, grandfather of Elliot (Elizabeth) Darvick and great-grandfather of Olivia (2nd grade) and Leah (Junior Kindergarten).
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Tamen Family on the recent loss of Rosa Kraig, grandmother of Jessica (Allan) Kraig and great-grandmother of Daniella (4th grade), Marc (2nd grade), and Jacq (Nursery).
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Jacobson Reinfeld Family on the recent loss of Larry Jacobson (former Bernard Zell Board Member and Chair), father of Sara (Ari Reinfeld) Jacobson '96 and Daniel Jacobson '99, and grandfather of Cooper Reinfeld (7th grade).
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to Johanna Thompson (Middle School Science Teacher) on the recent loss of her mother-in-law, Lela Grimble.
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The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Lanski Family on the recent loss of David Lanski, father of Aaron (Ariadna) Lanski and grandfather of Ilan ('21), Eytan ('22) and Orli (8th grade).
August 21 - September 4, 2024
Births:
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Mazel Tov to Bernard Zell Board Member Joel Sircus ('06), his wife Stephanie, and big brother Cooper on the birth of their daughter and little sister Jackson.