BZ Chesed Committee
May 25 — June 7, 2023
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Lola Hoke who became a Bat Mitzvah on June 3, 2023.
Births
-
Mazel Tov to Brooke Heinzmann and her husband Nick and siblings Willa '31 and Ira '35 on the birth of Zipporah Heinzmann on March 31, 2023!
May 11 — May 24, 2023
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Teddy Rindner who became a Bat Mitzvah on May 13, 2023.
-
Mazel Tov to Ethan Levy who became a Bar Mitzvah on May 20, 2023.
-
Mazel Tov to Alon Cohen who became a Bar Mitzvah on May 21, 2023.
Condolences
-
The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Walny Family, Missy, Gai, Ari (6th), and Dani on the passing of Missy's step father, William Mizener.
-
The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Zell Family on the passing of Mr. Sam Zell. Our hearts go out to his beloved wife, Helen, his sister Julie Baskes and her husband, Roger Baskes; his sister Leah Zell; his three children, Kellie Zell and son-in-law Scott Peppet, Matthew Zell, and JoAnn Zell; his nine grandchildren; and his entire extended family.
April 27 — May 10, 2023
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Carly Rosenberg who became a Bat Mitzvah on April 29, 2023.
-
Mazel Tov to Elle Meyers who became a Bat Mitzvah on May 6, 2023.
Condolences
-
The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Sheahan Family, Heather, Kyle, and Jameson (1st) on the passing of Heather's father, Marvin "Marty" Gross.
-
The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell community, extends heartfelt condolences to Rebecca Frazin-Chan, Kenny and Spencer (JK) on the passing of Rebecca’s grandfather, Rabbi Doctor Lester A. Frazin.
Engagements & Weddings
-
Mazel Tov to faculty member Madeline Feldman and her husband Erik Cortez who were married on May 13, 2023!
March 29 — April 26, 2023
Births
-
Mazel Tov to faculty member Jenna Adler and her husband Reed on the birth of Lane Everett on April 18, 2023!
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Zoe Kromelow who became a Bat Mitzvah on April 1, 2023.
-
Mazel Tov to Omer Cohen who became a Bar Mitzvah on April 22, 2023.
Condolences
-
The Chesed Committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Schwartz Family on the recent loss of Sandy Schwartz, mother of David Schwartz (Jodi Cohen) and Mark Schwartz (Denise) and grandmother to Sam and Zack (8th), Andrew (6th), Elena (2020), and Ian (2022).
March 16 — March 29, 2023
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Ilai Ofer who became a Bar Mitzvah on March 25, 2023!
March 1 — March 15, 2023
Births
-
Mazel Tov to faculty member Hilary Gorosh Wald, her husband Eli, and big brother Judah on the birth of Ezra Ori on March 4, 2023!
-
Mazel Tov to faculty member Candice Brauer, her wife Gretchen, and big sister Skylar on the birth of Mason Cooper on March 9, 2023!
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Haley Ruthman who became a Bat Mitzvah on March 4, 2023.
February 16 — March 1, 2023
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Jake Apple who became a Bar Mitzvah on February 18, 2023.
-
Mazel Tov to current Bernard Zell parent, Brad Kessler, who was elected to represent the 18th District in the Chicago Police District Council!
Condolences
-
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to Director of Music, Charki Dunn, on the passing of her brother, Fredrick Dunn.
February 2 — February 15, 2023
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Nathan Massel who became a Bar Mitzvah on February 4, 2023.
-
Mazel Tov to Eli Goodman who became a Bar Mitzvah on February 11, 2023.
January 19 — February 1, 2023
Births
-
Mazel Tov to faculty member Ashley Iglow (Rochman) and her husband Matt on the birth of Leah Reese on January 22, 2023!
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Sadie Ankin who became a Bat Mitzvah on January 21, 2023.
-
Mazel Tov to Sophia Skidelsky who became a Bat Mitzvah on January 28, 2023.
Engagements & Weddings
-
Mazel tov to faculty member Garrett Douglas and his fiance Clio McConnell on their engagement!
Condolences
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Kraus family, David, Traci, Lily (1st grade), Brooklyn (Nursery), and Cameron (5 months) on the passing of David’s grandmother, Mollie Lakin.
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to Associate Head of School, Sarah Fornero, on the passing of her grandfather, William Hart.
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Gurovitsch family, Michael, Melissa, Miles (3rd grade), Simon (SK), and Theodore (1 year) on the passing of Michael’s father, James Gurovitsch.
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Gershfang family, Igor, Irina, and Tavi (4th grade) on the passing of Irina's father, Lev Isaak Novak.
December 13, 2022 — January 18, 2023
Births
-
Mazel Tov to Sara Morris and Joseph Goodman and big siblings Caleb (1st grade) and Penelope (4 years) on the birth of Lex Aaron on December 25, 2022.
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Evan Nachom who became a Bar Mitzvah on December 17, 2022.
Engagements & Weddings
-
Mazel Tov to Chef Erika and her fiance Colin Supple on their engagement!
Condolences
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to the DeWitt family—Adam, Merritt, Maya (8th grade), Chase (6th grade), and Abbey (6th grade) on the passing of Merritt’s grandmother, Thelma Rochman.
December 1 — December 13, 2022
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Frankie Raisher who became a Bar Mitzvah on December 3, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Adina Arnold who became a Bat Mitzvah on December 10, 2022.
Condolences
-
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to Eitam Mizrachi (our shin shin) on the passing of his grandfather, Yeshayahu “Shay” Leshtz.
November 9 — November 30, 2022
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Gabriel Fisher who became a Bar Mitzvah on November 12, 2022.
Engagements & Weddings
-
Mazel Tov to faculty member Ashley Iglow and her husband Matthew Rochman who were married on November 19, 2022!
October 27 — November 9, 2022
Births
-
Mazel Tov to Michelle and Reuben Heyman-Kantor and big brother Alex (3rd grade) on the birth of Zoe Dylan on August 19, 2022.
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Jonah Lattin who became a Bar Mitzvah on October 29, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Sloane Lattin who became a Bat Mitzvah on October 29, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Ori Shear who became a Bar Mitzvah on November 5, 2022.
Condolences
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to the Becker family, Allyson, Scott, and Ethan (6th grade), on the passing of Scott’s grandmother, Helen Schneider.
Engagements and Weddings
Mazel tov to faculty member Alex Kuppler and her husband Elliot Lear who were married on October 31, 2022!
October 11 — October 26, 2022
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Sawyer Aaron who became a Bat Mitzvah on October 15, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Jack Shapiro who became a Bar Mitzvah on October 22, 2022
September 20, — October 11, 2022
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Savannah Stern who became a Bat Mitzvah on October 1, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Max Golding who became a Bar Mitzvah on October 8, 2022
September 7, — September 20, 2022
B’nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Jackson Hirsh who became a Bar Mitzvah on September 10, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Samuel Solow who became a Bar Mitzvah on September 17, 2022.
Condolences
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to faculty member Jenna Adler and her husband Reed on the passing of Jenna’s grandfather, Joel Weinstein.
June 9 - September 7, 2022
Births
-
Mazel Tov to Jennifer and David Dorfman, and big siblings Lilah (JK) and Sadie (3 years) on the birth of Jake Frankie on May 15, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Kayleigh and David Eisenstein, and big brother Judah (N) on the birth of Neva on February 4, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Diane and Zachary Levin, and big brother Oscar (N) on the birth of Samuel on July 14, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Traci and David Kraus, and big sisters Lily (1st grade) and Brooklyn (N) on the birth of Cameron Shai on August 20, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Tamima Wyszkowski and Jacob Hartz, and big siblings Boaz (2nd grade) and Yona (JK) on the birth of Nadav Perry on July 26th, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to faculty member Marthe Spizman and her husband Alex on the birth of Tova Lily on July 7th, 2022!
-
Mazel Tov to Rachel and Jacob Avraham, and big brothers Max (1st grade) and Zachary (N) on the birth of Benjamin Simon on June 28th, 2022!
B'nai Mitzvah
-
Mazel Tov to Jeremy Azulay who became a Bar Mitzvah on June 23, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Lauren Azulay who became a Bat Mitzvah on June 23, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Sage Fayne who became a Bat Mitzvah on August 25, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Sophie Ahitow who became a Bat Mitzvah on August 25, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Dylan Turkel who became a Bat Mitzvah on August 27, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Emma Dubner who became a Bat Mitzvah on September 3, 2022.
-
Mazel Tov to Jordan Lookatch who became a Bar Mitzvah on September 3, 2022.
Condolences
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to faculty member Kate Gorsky, her husband Scott, and their son, Teddy on the passing of Kate’s father, Jack Crawford.
The Chesed committee, on behalf of the entire Bernard Zell Community, extends heartfelt condolences to faculty member and parent Lindsey Elliott, her husband Shawn Pesce, and their children Isla(SK), Leo(N), and Max on the passing of Lindsey's grandmother, Jeanne Elliott.
Engagements & Weddings
-
Mazel tov to Meredith Grossman Anders and her husband Darren Anders who were married on May 1, 2022!
-
Mazel tov to faculty member Ashley Iglow and her fiance Matthew Rochman on their engagement!
-
Mazel tov to faculty member Carly Silverstein and her fiance Alex Rokni on their engagement!
-
Mazel tov to faculty member Madeline Feldman and her fiance Erik Cortez on their engagement!