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Creativity is Contagious. Pass it On. ast month, I vacationed in New Mexico. My friend, Karen, and I attended the International Association of Pastel Society’s (IAPS) Lbi-annual event in Albuquerque, which attracts pastel artists from around the world to exhibit their art, and lead workshops and demonstrations. IAPS is the ultimate experience for pastelists of all levels. It includes everything pastel, for six days, from morning ‘til night – a world-class exhibition, pastel vendors, and creativity.
Joined by my significant other, ter, the sculpture depicted in the pass it on,” a quote by Albert Ein- Bill, and Karen’s husband, Ira, we image below drew my attention. stein. I read this message every extended our trip to tour other As I read the sculpture from time I picked up the bag during areas in New Mexico. We began left to right, it confirms that when the convention. by renting a home in Abiquiu, a we make up our mind to create remote area with a 360-degree something, we start with a blank . . . 45 minutes of creative landscape that took our breath slate – in this case, a flat page. As away. It’s no wonder that Georgia we exert the effort to craft our activity significantly O’Keeffe chose this location as inspiration – whether music, art, lessens stress in the body, her home. Clouds and sunlight gardening, dancing, or another en- regardless of artistic continually changed the colors of deavor – the paper begins to bend the landscape, and observing it as we test our ideas. As we continue experience or talent. was an everyday pleasure. to apply ourselves and learn, the Next, we visited Santa Fe, the paper continues to ball up, until it is Creativity isn’t always about the perfect location for anyone who completely crumbled. Sometimes, outcome. It’s about the process. In wishes to enjoy the beauty of if the tension is great and we feel at fact, a recent study by Girija Kaimal, nature and have access to some of a loss, we quit. The real magic starts Kendra Ray, and Juan Muniz, titled the greatest galleries and artists in when we work through the crum- “Reduction of Cortisol Levels and the country. bles to gain solutions. That’s when Participants’ Responses Following On our drive from Santa Fe to tension from the balled-up paper is Art Making,” found that 45 minutes Albuquerque, we stumbled upon released, and the paper begins to of creative activity significantly Origami in the Garden, an outdoor unfold, leaving creases that mark lessens stress in the body, regard- sculpture exhibition created by our journey. As we continue, the less of artistic experience or talent. American artists Jennifer and paper flattens more, leaving a star in Einstein’s quote reconfirmed Kevin Box that captures the its folds, showing by extension that what I had seen earlier in my trav- delicate nature of this paper art there is a star within us waiting to els, as read in the sculpture below: form in museum quality metals. be unleashed through our creativity. There is a star within all of us. May As we strolled down a stone path, I had this image in my mind you find yours – and let it shine! we viewed sculptures that were when I checked into IAPS and strategically placed to highlight was handed a welcome bag that the landscape. In the visitors cen- read, “Creativity is contagious,
From top: Abiquiu retreat; Pedernal, the mountain that was made famous by Georgia O’Keeffe; Tsankawi hike, part of Bandelier National Monument; and an origami sculpture of a coccoon that morphs into a butterfly.
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6 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 NCJW/CLE leaders who live as neighbors in The Village, from left: Loramae Simkoff, Linda Barnett, Faye Bass, Linda Friedman, Elaine Geller and Ronna Sherman.
NCJW/CLE president Elaine Geller with president-elect Michele Kaminsky. Photos by Scott Morrison, Discovery Photo NCJW/CLE Celebrates 125 Years with Beachwood Leaders in the Spotlight
trong Women, Powerful Voices is the new branding for National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland (NCJW/CLE) as it celebrates 125 years, Swith programming that extends from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Begun by Rabbi Moses Gries in 1894 than their leadership track records and to help resettle Jewish immigrants, beliefs in the organization’s mission. They NCJW/CLE is a progressive, grassroots form a tight-knit community, as evidenced organization of volunteers that strives for by six of them living as neighbors in The social justice, and safeguards individual Village – three on the same street. rights and freedoms to change the quality All of these women have been dedicated of life for women, children, and families volunteers, hold NCJW/CLE close to their through advocacy, community service and hearts, and are in the spotlight for their education – locally, regionally, nationally leadership, contributions, and beliefs. and in Israel. On June 5, 12 officers and 17 board NCJW/CLE is 2,000 members strong members were installed at the NCJW/ and has a history of Beachwood leaders CLE annual meeting, held at Beechmont who rose to the top to serve as presidents. Country Club. They will serve from July 1, Elaine Geller is the current president; 2019 through June 30, 2020, helping to Michele Kaminski, president-elect. Ten make the organization stronger. past presidents live in Beachwood: Lynn Schmelzer, Rhoda Shapiro, Ronna Sherman, Ellen Rossen, Loramae Simkoff, Linda Friedman, Debbie Hoffmann, Janice Bilchik, Judi Wolf (left), and Betty Naft (right), present Linda Barnett, and Faye Bass. NCJW-knitted blankets for premature babies These women have more in common to nurses at MetroHealth’s NICU. 125th Anniversary Celebration Starring
The NCJW/CLE anniversary celebration from Boston University, began her career Geena begins with the launch of its new website, as a model, and made her acting debut in Davis logo, and tag line. Its new branding reflects the film Tootsie. Her other notable movies the power of NCJW/CLE’s collective voice as it include: League of Their Own, Beetlejuice, Monday, currently increases literacy among underserved The Accidental Tourist (for which she won September 23 students; provides awareness and help for an Academy Award for Best Supporting human trafficking survivors; supplies toiletries, Actress), and Thelma and Louise (earning her Landerhaven new clothing, and a measure of dignity for a Best Actress Academy Award). Geena won women and children of sexual assault; and a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role Doors Open at 11 am strongly advocates with elected officials to in ABC’s Commander in Chief, and she most legislate protection of women’s rights, voters’ recently portrayed Dr. Nicole Herman on Luncheon and Presentation rights, and other social justice issues. ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. $65 for members The celebration continues with the Through the Geena Davis Institute on $80 for non-members Opening Meeting, Monday, September 23, at Gender in Media, Geena launched the annual Landerhaven, when Geena Davis, actress and Bentonville Film Festival in 2015, and executive VIP Event and Luncheon gender-equality activist (and Olympian archer), produced the documentary This Changes $125 for members will address sexual equality in all aspects of Everything in 2018, featuring celebrities who $140 for non-members film making; from director to actor, from screen discuss gender inequality in film. (Includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a writer to how women are portrayed. In the Geena will receive the NCJW/CLE 125th program, “Starring Geena Davis,” she advocates Anniversary Powerful Voice Award, which meet-and-greet/photo session with Geena strong role models for girls who need to is presented to a national individual who prior to the luncheon and presentation) see their gender represented equally and strongly represents, by actions, advocacy or powerfully in the media they consume. educational initiatives. Kosher meal available upon request Geena is noted for her portrayals of strong Registration begins July 22 for NCJW/ and authentic female characters as well as for Cleveland members, and those who join For more information, call 216.378.2204 her involvement in advocacy for women in when they register. Registration for non- or visit www.ncjwcleveland.org the industry. She earned a bachelor’s degree members begins August 12. Additional Anniversary Festivities:
• The past, present and future of the • Synagogue engagements Museum director, at the Winter Meeting in organization unfolding in a short, • An anecdotal bus tour of NCJW’s iconic 2020, featuring Hemlines, Headlines, and captivating video that will be used for impact on Cleveland. how they informed NCJW/CLE’s powerful meeting presentations • Publication of a directory with member social justice activities throughout • Multiple historic images looped on a addresses, emails, and advertising the decades new large screen in the office opportunities for major event sponsors • A festive, entertaining gala in Spring 2020 • Monthly random acts of kindness in • A historical fashion presentation, in that will feature a national celebrity who the community collaboration with the Kent State Fashion espouses causes that NCJW/CLE champions Major Achievements
“We are and always have been an • Creating Big Sisters in 1919 • Building libraries for underserved organization of strong women. Over the • Developing Jewish Vocational Services schools (Building Bridges with Books, years, our powerful voices have historically in 1938 ongoing, with 11 created thus far) accomplished the following as a result of • Co-initiating Meals on Wheels in 1960 • Mentoring aged-out-of-foster-care our powerful advocacy, community service • Establishing Council Gardens in 1962 youth as the first Jewish organization in and educational voices,” said Elaine Geller, • Publishing the Cleveland Access Guide the country to join The Open Table president, NCJW/CLE. in1988 in 2015 Major achievements include: • Co-funding Montefiore Hospice in 1991 • Co-founding Operation Warm Up in 2010 • Co-founding Jewish Community • Originating a website with resources To become involved or for more Federation in 1903 for people with special needs in 2012 information, visit ncjwcleveland.org. • Co-founding Camp Wise in 1907 (LiveSpecial.com)
8 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 About the Presidents
isted is information about the strong Beachwood leaders, all of whom acknowledged that NCJW/CLE’s leadership and volunteers are the backbone to this organization. Without them, LNCJW/CLE would not exist. Presidents are listed in the order of years of their service: Lynn Schmelzer president of the Thrift Shop, membership and Her message? 1981-1983 president-elect; and because of the wonderful “Try it, you’ll love it!” Lynn’s journey leadership training, she felt qualified to take began as a 15-year-old on the role of president. Ellen Rossen “Councilette” (high- Rhoda is most proud of The Holocaust 1989-1991 school volunteer) in Archive Project. “As we became aware of Ellen was involved Columbus, following the aging local survivor community, we set in the teen branch her mother, who up a detailed interview process of survivors of NCJW/Pittsburgh served as president in Columbus. When she so that their stories would not be lost with and her mom was moved to Cleveland, she joined to become time,” she said. “This was well before the also active. She joined involved in her new community and quickly ‘Spielberg’ project.” NCJW/CLE when she became consumed by many committees and She is also proud to have recruited three moved and had a variety of positions from leadership positions. friends who became presidents. “I am deeply co-chairing programs and membership, to One of her most memorable changes as touched to have had such life-changing leadership training, to vice president of Thrift president was to create a vice-president influences on them,” she said. Shop and painting its walls; all of which role for advocacy. “I conferred with our Rhoda recently found a letter from Senator provided new challenges and opportunities very capable leader, Esther Saginor, who John Glenn, in response to asking his support to acquire new skills. presented important issues at our monthly of greater gun control laws. This was in the Ellen’s best accomplishment during her board meetings. We chose two fresh, young 1980s, and he agreed that more control was time as NCJW president was having the people, Ronnie Ferber and Paula Schwartz, needed. NCJW advocated for greater gun Cleveland section start the Hello Israel proj- as chairs,” she said. “They presented issues, control laws, and continues to do so today. ect. This involved a team of volunteers with and we took action by writing letters.” Her message? the goal of providing an understanding Cleveland Section then started The Join, support, and get involved with NCJW! and friendship for Israel. Sixth graders were Holocaust Archive project, which Lynn You will get more from your involvement taught about Israel’s culture and people chaired. “Our goal was to interview and than you will give. My experiences were as part of their social studies curriculum. record survivors, righteous gentiles, and “once in a lifetime!” Schools with few or no Jewish students liberators. Each of the 189 people inter- were chosen for the project. viewed received a copy of his or her story. We Ronna Sherman In, 1990, NCJW opened Thriftique on also sent copies to Yale’s University Archives 1987-1989 Larchmere Road, which featured better and Cleveland’s Jewish Archives.” Ronna was inspired quality furnishings. “This was an exciting Next, Lynn became district vice president, to join at the urging of milestone for NCJW’s fundraising and for when she planned and executed a district Rhoda because of the creating opportunities for a loyal group of convention in Cleveland. Upon moving organization’s education volunteers to become salespersons and to Scottsdale, Arizona, during winters, and advocacy goals. cashiers,” Ellen recalled. she became that section’s president and She attended programs, After her time as the Cleveland section’s continued to advocate for her beliefs. became an advocate, and encouraged friends president, Ellen was asked by the national Her message? to join. She accepted a board position to help board to act as a commissioner and mentor “NCJW has enlightened and brightened make the board stronger, and served as vice to one of its sections. She was then elected to my life in many more ways than I can count,” president of membership, executive vice the national board and served for two terms. she said. president, and president. “As a past president, I am privileged to “Our accomplishments were many,” she said. serve on the NCJW/CLE section board for Rhoda Shapiro “We proudly published Access Guide II, a listing life,” Ellen said. “I still continue to support 1983-1985 of accessible buildings and businesses, which and be involved when needed. My time on Rhoda joined NCJW/ was prior to the Americans for Disabilities Act in both levels has enriched my life experiences CLE in the early 1970s, 1990. The Thriftique resale shop was revamped and treasured friendships. when her children were and became a good source of income for Her message? in school. Her mother community service projects. Membership NCJW has always changed with the times suggested she join included more than 3,000 men and women, and and plans for the future. It did so when the Council because of its one institution, Temple Emanu El.” section decided to hire a full-time executive involvement in Cleveland. Ronna’s involvement has been fulfilling and director for professional and administrative Rhoda planned events, took on roles as vice rewarding. management in 1993.
June 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 9 Loramae Simkoff “The devoted support of our membership Janice Bilchik 1991-1993 and the outstanding leadership made the DDD 2006-2008 Loramae became sale a resounding success,” she said. “It is still Janice became a involved when her something to kvell about.” member 44 years ago, children were in school, Her message? by volunteering at after being president Advocate, advocate advocate! It is more Council Ms., where she of PTA at Belvoir important now than ever to become involved met lifelong friends. Elementary and Wiley in making changes that will benefit women, She joined for the social Junior High Schools. children and families. We can make a difference aspect and was drawn in because of advocacy The women at NCJW were welcoming, and by advocating for the changes we want to see. and community service opportunities. she became involved as an English teacher to Janice became president of Council Ms., arriving Soviet Jews, and answered questions Debbie Hoffmann following with vice president of advocacy and in the “Totline” program. 2000-2002 education for NCJW/CLE. She then became a She then co-chaired life membership, Debbie began her paid staff member as director of volunteers. was vice president of advocacy/public career with NCJW When she no longer worked there, she affairs, vice president of program/education, when her kids were became vice president of programs, then co- vice president of fundraising, executive quite small. She wasn’t president, serving with Roey Margulies. vice president, and became the president working at the time A few years prior, NCJW/CLE had become when NCJW/CLE helped finance the NCJW/ and she wanted to involved with The Dignity Project, a program Montefiore Hospice program, a feat of which become involved with an organization with Cuyahoga County Department of Loramae is most proud. “Not only did we that was making a difference not only in Welfare to help foster children. This prompted contribute a large donation, we also created Cleveland, but across the US and in Israel. the creation of The Dignity and More Project, volunteer opportunities for members, “We were working on issues that have expanding efforts to include foster care including for myself.” affected and continue to affect all our lives, families with a biological connection. Her message? and the work is even more relevant today,” “We learned that they were receiving NCJW’s members are bright, caring, she said. a smaller financial stipend from the state and involved in our community, country Debbie’s drive toward leadership started and fewer services than other foster and Israel. After 125 years, we continue to in Beachwood High School, serving on families,” she said. “We successfully lobbied advocate for issues that involve women, student council and as class representative. for financial equity and began to provide children and families. At NCJW, she moved up through the ranks additional services.” and became president. Since then, she has In collaboration with Dave’s Linda Friedman served on the NCJW national board for 15 Supermarkets, NCJW/CLE purchased 1996-1998 years and is immediate past president. $50 gift cards at a discounted rate for Linda became Debbie has worked at the White House and Thanksgiving dinners. “Many people involved in 1967 with other organizations to create change. “It would not have been able to prepare a when she and her was important for me to reclaim the Jewish Thanksgiving meal without that gift. They husband moved values piece of my organization,” she told us. openly sobbed in appreciation,” Janice told back to Cleveland. We’ve always talked about giving back, tikkun us. “That was my proudest moment.” It was the middle olam, but it’s about more than that. Our values Her message? of the school year, when she was unable are based on the concept from the Torah that Become as involved as your life allows, and to get a full-time job, and substitute education is crucial and that everyone should know that your involvement and financial teaching was not enough to keep her be respected. That is what makes NCJW so support make a tremendous difference to busy. A friend suggested that she consider unique and why we are so effective.” those who desperately need our services and getting involved. Linda was looking for a Debbie feels lucky to have been president cannot advocate for themselves. volunteer opportunity and venue to make of NCJW during President Barack Obama’s new friends, so she joined, which was the term, and told us that it was pretty amazing beginning of her fifty-year love affair with to have met then Vice President Biden and Her Message? the organization. President Obama when she was in the Linda chaired the awards program and Oval Office with a small group. “NCJW was Margaret Mead says it best: major meeting committees. Her favorite included in the Council on Women and Girls “Never doubt that a small group of positions were bulletin editor and vice- that he formed. We were also invited to president of public relations. “I loved to meetings and holiday events that he held,” thoughtful, committed citizens can spread the word about the work of this she said. change the world; indeed, it’s the dynamic organization,” she said. Her message? She is most proud of the 1996 record- Get involved; work for what is important only thing that ever has.” breaking Designer Dress Day (DDD) sale to you. From fighting for women’s rights, to during her presidency that raised more than working to get out the vote, we all can make a $200,000 in just four days. difference in this world. ~ NCJW/CLE president Elaine Geller
10 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Loramae Simkoff “The devoted support of our membership Janice Bilchik Linda Barnett by watching women in leadership roles, and Michele Kaminsky 1991-1993 and the outstanding leadership made the DDD 2006-2008 2014-2016 was inspired to become more involved. 2020-2022 Loramae became sale a resounding success,” she said. “It is still Janice became a Linda joined in After being on the board for two Michele volunteered involved when her something to kvell about.” member 44 years ago, 1980 to participate in years, Faye became co-vice president of for Beachwood PTO, children were in school, Her message? by volunteering at Entertainmobile, where Community Service, and then president – an then was invited after being president Advocate, advocate advocate! It is more Council Ms., where she she learned of NCJW’s honor that she took seriously. to attend a NCJW of PTA at Belvoir important now than ever to become involved met lifelong friends. wonderful projects. “I am most proud of helping NCJW program. She knew Elementary and Wiley in making changes that will benefit women, She joined for the social When she retired from become more modern. Our monthly she could use her Junior High Schools. children and families. We can make a difference aspect and was drawn in because of advocacy her store, Collectibles at La Place, she joined bulletin is online; we produced our first talents to help kids The women at NCJW were welcoming, and by advocating for the changes we want to see. and community service opportunities. the board, became co-chair of the opening annual report; our major meetings, who didn’t have the same advantages as she became involved as an English teacher to Janice became president of Council Ms., meeting with Loramae Simkoff, and was featuring celebrity and well-known those available in Beachwood. She began arriving Soviet Jews, and answered questions Debbie Hoffmann following with vice president of advocacy and impressed by the organization’s work speakers, had record attendance levels; volunteering with Hello Israel, a program in the “Totline” program. 2000-2002 education for NCJW/CLE. She then became a and professionalism. and membership increased,” she said. “We to teach school children about Israel. She then co-chaired life membership, Debbie began her paid staff member as director of volunteers. Linda was vice president of Publicity, also began to create Building Bridges with Michele also volunteered for The was vice president of advocacy/public career with NCJW When she no longer worked there, she Program and Education, DDD, and Books, and initiated more strategic planning Carver Hike, a program that taught urban affairs, vice president of program/education, when her kids were became vice president of programs, then co- Thriftique, each of which brought her closer to ensure NCJW’s continued presence in the students about nature. When she saw vice president of fundraising, executive quite small. She wasn’t president, serving with Roey Margulies. to the mission of NCJW. Linda attended Cleveland community.” their joy, she realized that she had found vice president, and became the president working at the time A few years prior, NCJW/CLE had become Washington Institute, an NCJW convention Her message? something greater than herself, and when NCJW/CLE helped finance the NCJW/ and she wanted to involved with The Dignity Project, a program held in DC. “Seeing the impact that NCJW NCJW has been part of the Cleveland that she could make a difference Montefiore Hospice program, a feat of which become involved with an organization with Cuyahoga County Department of has nationally, identifying new initiatives community for 125 years. It is the premier through NCJW. Loramae is most proud. “Not only did we that was making a difference not only in Welfare to help foster children. This prompted to be pursued by a nation of members, and Jewish women’s organization in Cleveland, Michele attended conventions in contribute a large donation, we also created Cleveland, but across the US and in Israel. the creation of The Dignity and More Project, feeling the camaraderie of so many women and is well prepared for the next 125. Join us Washington, D.C., and was an advocate volunteer opportunities for members, “We were working on issues that have expanding efforts to include foster care cemented my commitment to lead.” as we continue the legacy of strong women with legislators. She heard powerful including for myself.” affected and continue to affect all our lives, families with a biological connection. During her presidency, NCJW celebrated making a difference! stories, witnessed the signing of the Fair Her message? and the work is even more relevant today,” “We learned that they were receiving its 120th year in Cleveland, and Linda is Pay Act of 2009, traveled to leadership NCJW’s members are bright, caring, she said. a smaller financial stipend from the state most proud of bringing Building Bridges Elaine Geller conferences, and learned that everything and involved in our community, country Debbie’s drive toward leadership started and fewer services than other foster with Books to life. “We continued to research 2018-2020 is doable. “We can be a voice for those who Elaine has been and Israel. After 125 years, we continue to in Beachwood High School, serving on families,” she said. “We successfully lobbied and identify the project to build libraries in have none,” she told us. involved with NCJW/ advocate for issues that involve women, student council and as class representative. for financial equity and began to provide schools that were underserved,” she said. Michele is most proud of her work with CLE for 10 years. She children and families. At NCJW, she moved up through the ranks additional services.” “Since then, we’ve created 10 more libraries. voter registration and DDD, which she’s co- had been living in San and became president. Since then, she has In collaboration with Dave’s We shelved, catalogued, organized, and chaired for many years. “I saw how people Francisco, where she was Linda Friedman served on the NCJW national board for 15 Supermarkets, NCJW/CLE purchased cleaned close to a half-million books, and lit up after I helped them register to vote. a vice president of the 1996-1998 years and is immediate past president. $50 gift cards at a discounted rate for donated more than 100,000 books. It was They understood that they mattered,” she Federal Reserve System. She became widowed, Linda became Debbie has worked at the White House and Thanksgiving dinners. “Many people meaningful to me to see children learn to said. “DDD is also rewarding. It’s exciting moved back to Cleveland, retired and chose involved in 1967 with other organizations to create change. “It would not have been able to prepare a love books.” to see someone buy an Armani jacket for to become involved with an organization that when she and her was important for me to reclaim the Jewish Thanksgiving meal without that gift. They Her message? 70 percent of retail, or something else would welcome her financial and management husband moved values piece of my organization,” she told us. openly sobbed in appreciation,” Janice told NCJW is an amazing organization with they never thought they’d own. It’s also skills. Shortly after she was recruited as back to Cleveland. We’ve always talked about giving back, tikkun us. “That was my proudest moment.” many diverse programs and projects to rewarding to see lines of people out the It was the middle olam, but it’s about more than that. Our values Her message? appeal to everyone. Becoming a member of treasurer to help with the books and set up door waiting to get in, and to raise funds a database, she learned about the crime of of the school year, when she was unable are based on the concept from the Torah that Become as involved as your life allows, and an organization that fights to make changes that benefit NCJW.” human trafficking, became passionate about to get a full-time job, and substitute education is crucial and that everyone should know that your involvement and financial to benefit women, children, and families is Her message? eradicating it, and chaired the committee to teaching was not enough to keep her be respected. That is what makes NCJW so support make a tremendous difference to the ultimate way to ensure that your voices Everything is doable with the right team. investigate and educate about the issue. busy. A friend suggested that she consider unique and why we are so effective.” those who desperately need our services and will be heard. The first step is to show up. Strong women, Throughout her tenure, Elaine is most getting involved. Linda was looking for a Debbie feels lucky to have been president cannot advocate for themselves. our attitudes, and modus operandi get volunteer opportunity and venue to make of NCJW during President Barack Obama’s Faye Bass proud of bringing human trafficking issues results. We, as Jews, are dedicated to new friends, so she joined, which was the term, and told us that it was pretty amazing 2012-2014 to light and forming greater awareness of tikkun olam, repairing the world. My sons beginning of her fifty-year love affair with to have met then Vice President Biden and Her Message? Faye got involved the vulnerability of young women through have seen NCJW in action, and I want them the organization. President Obama when she was in the after she retired from mentoring with NCJW and other organizations. Margaret Mead says it best: to know how to give back. As our tag line Linda chaired the awards program and Oval Office with a small group. “NCJW was her family business As president, Elaine is also proud of helping states: Strong Women. Powerful Voices. major meeting committees. Her favorite included in the Council on Women and Girls “Never doubt that a small group of career. She was looking NCJW leaders think a little more strategically, Michele’s goals as president are to positions were bulletin editor and vice- that he formed. We were also invited to for a way to give back and to implement policy without fear. And, of bring new voices to causes that matter; to president of public relations. “I loved to meetings and holiday events that he held,” thoughtful, committed citizens can to the community, and course, she is preparing to celebrate the 125th collaborate with like-minded groups; and spread the word about the work of this she said. change the world; indeed, it’s the heard about NCJW anniversary throughout the coming year. to open doors for young women, parents dynamic organization,” she said. Her message? from Leslye Arian, the volunteer director at Her message? of young children, teenagers, and college- She is most proud of the 1996 record- Get involved; work for what is important only thing that ever has.” the time. She thought that Share What You Margaret Mead says it best: “Never doubt agers to voice to their concerns. “I aim to breaking Designer Dress Day (DDD) sale to you. From fighting for women’s rights, to Wear, a successful teen project that was in that a small group of thoughtful, committed help grow our organization and tackle during her presidency that raised more than working to get out the vote, we all can make a its infancy, would be a good fit to start her citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the ~ NCJW/CLE president Elaine Geller new issues in collaborative ways, because $200,000 in just four days. difference in this world. volunteer career. I learned more about NCJW only thing that ever has.” numbers and voices matter.”
July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 11 Friends of Euclid Creek Present a Double Header Environmental Art Show and Speakers Series Art in Nature Lake Erie Speakers Series About Cuyahoga50 consume, how we farm, and how Beachwood Community Center Beachwood Community Center Water is life. It sustains us, we build cities. But the overar- Wednesday, July 31 – Thursday, August 8 nourishes us, and drives our ching recipe for progress is the Thursday, August 22 6:30 - 8:30 pm economy. When the Cuyahoga same – local action supported Artists’ Reception: Speakers presented by the River caught fire in 1969, it had by strong policy. Cuyahoga50 Sunday, August 4 • 1-2:30 pm Friends of Euclid Creek, in celebra- no visible life. Fifty years later, is about learning from the past The Friends of Euclid Creek, tion of Cuyahoga50, include: the river is alive again, but clean to inform how to tackle today’s the City of Beachwood, and • Fredrick Vincent of the Northeast water faces more threats than clean water challenges. It brings the Collinwood Rain Barrel Ohio Regional Sewer District, ever in Cleveland and around people together throughout Project invite you to attend who will speak on the “Deep the world. 2019 to celebrate clean water this creative show of painted Tunnel Project,” which is When we look back at the and ignite future action through rain barrels, photography, currently under construction progress since 1969, we see de- storytelling, discussion, and paintings, and much more. beneath the streets of Cleveland. termined local action supported debate. In total, there will be The rain barrels on display will • Chris Winslow, director of The by strong federal policy. Today’s more than 100 community be available for sale by silent Ohio State University Stone Lab, major threats to the health of the events, exhibits, performances, auction during the exhibition, will speak on “How Activities on river and the entire Great Lakes and conferences taking place in with proceeds to benefit the Land Affect Lake Erie.” are different than when the Greater Cleveland this year, all Friends of Euclid Creek. • Dr. Robert Brand, Cuyahoga river caught on fire, but no less focused on water. County Board of Health, will severe. Industrial pollution has The Friends of Euclid Creek speak on “Safe Consumption of been largely overtaken by algal work to protect and restore the Fish from Lake Erie.” blooms, climate change, plastic creek by helping people who live pollution, invasive species, and in the watershed become stew- These events are free and open other threats. The blame can no ards of the land and water. For to the community. Light refresh- longer be placed on a handful more information about Friends ments will be served at the Artists’ of manufacturers. In many ways, of Euclid Creek, visit www.euclid- Reception and Speakers Series. the problem is us and what we creekwatershed.org.
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omehow it has become an accepted behavioral norm to Sreact, judge, and generalize. To jump to conclusions, to see and take sides. Is this subconsciously done to feel braver, more righteous, somehow invincible? Is responding to others with judged, made to feel abruptness, hostility, sarcasm, marginalized. or arrogance empowering? Is Everyone is flawed. And ACTIVITY CENTER & STORY TOUR FOR KIDS putting others into imagined everyone has strengths, merit Open June 4 – Aug 18 boxes, attaching labels, and value. generalizing, disrespecting, We must work together to dismissing? Has it become create change; and to commit acceptable to attack someone to a growth mindset with more to feel smarter, better than, intentional space for grace, or stronger? compassion, empathy, respect and decency. Mean is mean. Whether in passing, print or behind a screen, I Rude is rude. mourn the loss of civility, of Wrong is wrong; respectful space for differing regardless of who you are, perspectives, of productive discourse and problem solving, where you come from, or of giving people the benefit what you believe. of the doubt, of mindful interactions with others that I can not answer this, yet I honor the humanness that we believe that the desensitization share. It is our obligation to PLAY AT THE EVERYDAY HEROES ACTIVITY CENTER to this behavior is concerning make the world a better place. and demoralizing. Let’s start by treating others as Make Your Own Masks & Capes Mean is mean. Rude is rude. we wish to be treated. Wrong is wrong; regardless of Baby steps. Zoom Around the Good Mood Movement Area who you are, where you come from, or what you believe. Jennifer Stern, LISW, is a Loss Paint Kindness Rocks to Keep and Share Life is hard. People are and Bereavement Specialist complicated. Everyone has at Ellen F. Casper, PH.D and Build a Better World with Jumbo Legos suffered some form of loss, Associates in Beachwood. setback, disappointment, For more information, call Be the Hero of Your Own Story at our Puppet Theater betrayal. 216.464.4243. Visit her website, Everyone has been www.transformativegrief.com, EXPERIENCE THE EVERYDAY HEROES STORY TOUR misunderstood, wrongly and sign up for monthly posts. Explore our core exhibition, An American Story, on a self-guided tour designed for younger audiences Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, * Bring this ad with you for $2 off of general admission, creativity and change. June–Aug 2019. code buzz519 ~ Brené Brown WWW.MALTZMUSEUM.ORG
14 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Beachwood Historical Society Spring and Summer Events he Beachwood Historical Society, in collaboration with the City of Beachwood, Tinvites you to the following events: Tai Chi and Yoga Classes Pickleball Anyone? Free classes will take place in Saturday, July 13 the Beachwood City Park West A doubles pickleball Pavilion, rain or shine. Programs tournament is back by popular are in conjunction with demand! Singles are welcome Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. and will be paired up with a partner. New and experienced Yoga • Saturdays, 11 am – noon players are welcome. July 6, 13, 20, 27 Meditate and try gentle poses Mad for Plaid Luncheon with Julie Konrad of Luna Presence Thursday, July 18 noon Yoga. Bring a chair, mat or towel. How did Queen Victoria introduce plaid to the people? A Tai Chi • Sundays, 10 – 11 am curator from the Western Reserve July 7, 14, 21, 28 Historical Society will unveil the Relax and breathe with story and teach us about our very Jennifer Stepien. own Cleveland plaid. For more information about these programs and to register, visit www.beachwoodohio.com.
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July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 15 HEY NEIGHBOR! by Arlene Fine A Match Made in Heaven
Marc and Alan Bakst are blood brothers in every sense of the word.
n December 2017 when former Beachwood resident Alan Bakst, now of Phoenix, was Idiagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia at age 66, he desperately needed a perfect donor match for a stem cell transplant to save his life. Miraculously, the blood protein – or From left: Marc and Alan Bakst – now and then. marker – found in Marc’s cells matched Alan’s with a near perfect score of 10.0.
“My oncologist told me that stem cell transplantation easier for Alan, who retired as a two brothers were riding a roller without a stem cell transplant, I both the donor and the recipient. health-outcomes researcher coaster at the old Geauga Lake had less than three months to live,” “The new process of donating for a pharmaceutical company, Park. “My brother Alan looked says Alan. In addition to search- blood stem cells is similar to do- realizes the importance of at me as we were about to de- ing the national “Be the Match” nating blood plasma,” says Marc. making each day count. He scend and said ‘Marc, there is no database for potential stem cell “My blood stem cells were filtered volunteers with the Arizona turning back now.’ And that is donors, all three of Alan’s siblings, directly into my brother’s body.” Chapter of the Leukemia and how I felt about being a donor. Gary Bakst, Linda Goldstein Wolf In preparation to harvest his Lymphoma Society, and at his There was never a thought and Marc were tested, but Marc stem cells, Marc spent five days local Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary about turning back. The ride was the only one whose markers at Honor Health Virginia G. Piper chapter. In January of 2020, was too important.” matched Alan’s. Cancer Transplant Institute in Scott- his family is organizing a Be When Marc learned he could sdale, where he was given a drug The Match registry campaign About Be The Match be his brother’s bone marrow that amped up his red and white at the Valley of the Sun Jewish For the thousands of people donor he was thrilled, and blood cell counts. Alan received Community Center in Scottsdale. diagnosed every year with without skipping a beat, was all extensive doses of chemotherapy life-threatening blood cancers in. “We have always been a close- to kill off his damaged white and “Fortunately, there was no like leukemia and lymphoma, knit family,” says Marc. “If Alan red cells, and was given medication a cure exists. Over the past 30 had needed a kidney, I would to prepare his body for the trans- sibling rivalry between years, Be The Match ®, operated have given him that too.” plant. On the day of the transplant, our stem cells, and after 10 by the National Marrow To ensure he physically quali- April 4, 2018, Alan received Marc’s days, tests showed Alan’s Donor Program ® (NMDP), has fied to be a donor, Marc flew to -Ar donated cells in a process similar managed the largest and most izona for additional testing. Marc, to receiving blood or medicine body accepted mine.” diverse marrow registry in the then 63, was older than most stem through an intravenous tube. – Marc Bakst world. To find out more, go to cell donors, but he passed all the After the transplant, the clock https://bethematch.org/ tests, including a psychological began to tick. “We waited to see if Although Alan’s activities were about-us/. one, with flying colors. my brother’s body would accept restricted during the first year of “My brother has a heart of gold,” my stem cells,” says Marc. “Fortu- his stem cell transplant, due to About the Leukemia and says Alan. “I’m alive today because nately, there was no sibling rivalry low immunity levels, he will be in Lymphoma Society: of him. There is a shortage of between our stem cells and after Cleveland for his 50-year Beach- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Ashkenazi Jews who volunteer to 10 days, tests showed that Alan’s wood High School reunion in July. Society is at the forefront of the be stem cell donors, and I doubt I body accepted mine. He has After that, Alan, Marc, and Gary are fight to cure cancer. They are the would have found a perfect match already passed the important planning a trip to the Poconos. largest nonprofit dedicated to in time.” one-year mark, and if Alan is As Marc reflects on his creating a world without blood Marc is grateful that medical cancer free in five years, we can stem-cell donation, he recalls cancers. To find out more, go science has advanced to make consider him cured.” a moment years ago when the to www.lls.org.
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hen Chase Golovan, BHS class of 2011, attended Beachwood Middle School, she learned how to fold origami cranes. She also learned of the Wstory of Sadako Sasaki, a Japanese girl who developed leukemia at age two after being exposed to radiation from the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In Sadako’s last year, she was determined to fold 1,000 cranes, with hopes for a better future.
Sadly, Sadako was only able to believed that if one folded 1,000 studied interior space design. and in celebration of her mom. She fold 644 cranes before passing on origami cranes, one’s wish would After graduation, Chase was will donate it to the Leukemia and October 25, 1955. In her memory, come true. It has also become a standing at a crossroads of her Lymphoma Society of Columbus loved ones came together to com- symbol of hope and healing during professional life and spent six after it’s exhibition at Chromedge plete the 1,000 cranes. challenging times.” months overseas selling art, where Studios, 289 W. Walnut St., in Co- “The Japanese refer to the crane This story stuck with Chase, she was privileged to witness lumbus, as part of Chase’s first solo as the bird of happiness,” Chase who graduated from The Ohio firsthand the power of art and art show. The opening reception is explained. “Traditionally, it was State University, where she how it touches people in so many July 12, 6 - 9 pm. ways – regardless of cultural and “I welcome friends, family and language barriers. neighbors who may be in the When Chase returned home to Columbus area to celebrate the Columbus, she was determined opening of my premier show,” to express herself artistically in a Chase said. medium that would have universal Chase works full-time and appeal, and was repeatedly drawn creates art in her spare time; she to the story of Sadako. looks forward to seeing where this “This story inspired me to create project will take her. art made from origami cranes,” “There are endless possibili- Chase told us. “My new series ties for future projects,” she said. “I focuses on hopes and wishes am excited to further explore differ- that are instrumental to me and ent materials and mediums, and I my community. In the past six have a lot of wishes.” months, I’ve folded almost 10,000 paper cranes.” Chase followed her vision and continues to create art with her folded cranes. Each piece of canvas measures 3’ x 6’ and has For more information, visit 1,000 cranes artistically mounted www.chasegolovan.com or email to illustrate a specific wish. Her [email protected]. most recent artwork, containing 644 cranes to honor Sadako, was For information about the created in memory of her aunt Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, who also lost her life to Leukemia, visit www.lls.org.
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July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 19 Kevin Houchins Named Director of Equity & Community Engagement (DECE)
he Beachwood City Schools Board of Education recently approved the position and appointment of Kevin Houchins as the district’s Tnew Director of Equity & Community Engagement (DECE), a position that demonstrates the district’s commitment to leveraging its greatest strength - the diversity of our community.
An exploratory committee com- fortunate that the district already munications, along with the data and establishing partnerships with posed of parents, school staff, and employs someone uniquely that demonstrates their impact. community organizations. students; and co-chaired by assis- qualified to fill this role, and we are Kevin will begin the DECE Kevin earned a Bachelor of Busi- tant superintendent Ken Veon and eager to have Mr. Houchins hit the position on August 1, 2019. During ness Management from Ursuline Diversity Matters in Beachwood ground running.” his nine years in the district, he has College in 2003. He later received president Pete Smith, explored the In this role, Kevin will interact a demonstrated track record of his teaching certification in Career idea of creating this position and with community stakeholders working successfully with different and Technical Education from Kent drafted its job description, which - students, parents, community stakeholders across the district. State University with a concentra- was presented to the Board of members, and school employees Some standout examples include: tion in Business Administration, Education. of all classifications – and be re- working to initiate the high Information Technology, and En- “We appreciate the commit- sponsible for programming across school’s new student orientation tertainment Marketing. Kevin will tee members’ time, energy, and the district. The DECE will be highly program; advising the high school complete his Master of Educational input to help create this valuable visible in the community and MAC Scholars; collaborating with Administration from Ursuline in position and fully understand the behind the scenes, working with Beachwood’s Elderclass and the mid-July, and is expected to obtain importance of getting started on administrators, teachers, and other K-12 fine- and performing-arts his administrative license from the this significant work,” said board staff to review the district’s policies, departments; helping to found the Ohio Department of Education in president Dr. Brian Weiss. “We are procedures, operations, and com- Many Cultures, One Bison program; the near future. B’nai Jeshurun Congregational Picnic sunday, august 18 • 11 am – 2 pm We’re taking it to the PePPer Pike Park! (corner of Old Brainard Road & Shaker Blvd.) • Live music from Yiddishe Cup • rides on the euclid Beach rocket Car • treats from an ice cream truck • Children’s activities & more! Bring: Lawn chairs • Your own dairy / parve picnic Cost: $5 per person • $10 per household
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20 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Free Family-friendly Summer Events Return to Legacy Village
Little Legacy and Meet the Machines among area’s top children’s programming School’s out for the summer! Little Legacy Pizza Kitchen and Bar Louie) BHS Class While kids rejoice, parents know The popular Little Legacy and is free and open to the the challenges of keeping children series returns July 10 and August community. Vendors are subject of 1974 to engaged and entertained over 14, 10:30 am to noon, with crafts, to change. summer break. But never fear, games, and entertainment Celebrate Legacy Village has the perfect geared to children pre-K and Meet the Machines solution with a lineup of free older. This summer’s Little On Sunday, August 11, from 45 Years family-friendly events that give Legacy programming features noon to 4 pm, Legacy Village children the opportunity to get fun on-stage entertainment will host Meet the Machines, a The BHS Class of ‘74 will behind the wheel of a firetruck, provided by Jungle Terry, free public event that offers a celebrate its 45-year class learn about exotic animals, dance Mercury Theatre Co., The Real unique opportunity for chil- reunion on Saturday, August to the rhythm of live music, win PopFusion, and UH Rainbow dren and families to meet and 31, 7 pm, at Granite City in cool prizes, and much more. Safety Squad. explore construction equipment, Legacy Village. Please visit “Families have always been Hands-on crafts and games emergency/service vehicles and Class Creator for details, or central to the Legacy Village expe- will also be provided by the machines of all makes and sizes. email [email protected]. rience, and Little Legacy and Meet Cleveland Monsters, Greater This hands-on experience will the Machines are events that both Cleveland Aquarium, jHUB, feature a family-friendly environ- kids and parents love,” said Legacy L.L.Bean, Playground World, ment with giveaways, live en- Do you have a Beachwood Village general manager Susan Rescue Village, The Cleveland tertainment, safety information related event coming up? Windle. “We’re excited to offer a Museum of Art’s Studio Go, and and more. Meet the Machines Email full lineup of children’s program- The Little Gym of Shaker Heights. is made possible with support [email protected] ming this summer that combines Little Legacy will be held at from Hawken School, The City of with details! learning and interactive fun.” the Lawn (between California Lyndhurst, and iHeart Media.
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SATURDAY, JULY 20 • 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. JULY 1, 15 AND 29 • 11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS • 6:30-9:30 P.M. Sip and shop at the Wildroots Modern Food Truck Mondays are a fun way Enjoy a signature cocktail or craft beer Market on select Saturdays throughout to relax on your lunch break and enjoy from one of Legacy Village’s restaurants the summer! Enjoy 85 local makers and great food, live music and everything while taking in live music with your a variety of quality handmade goods; Legacy has to offer! Take a stroll favorite local bands every Friday and from home décor and refurbished while you eat and check out the wide Saturday from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Legacy furniture to fine art, jewelry and more! selection of restaurants and retailers. Live features a variety of genres; from This family-friendly event has Pop, Rock and Motown to Blues, Swing something for everyone with food and everything in between! Concerts trucks, live music, and more! take place on The Lawn located between California Pizza Kitchen and Bar Louie. LEGACY VILLAGE Discover something special at Legacy. Visit Legacy-Village.com for a complete schedule of summer events including the North Union Farmers Market, Yoga in the Village, the new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area and more.
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July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 21 Climate Change Beachwood Resident Action Plan County Executive Armond Nets a Podcast by Arlene Fine Budish recently released the Cuyahoga County Climate averick Victor Peters hopes to be top Change Action Plan, which identifies five key focus areas gun in the podcast business. And to help achieve the goal to Mjudging by his success, he is on his way. mitigate the effects of climate change and adapt to an already The son of Dr. Scott and through word-of-mouth and an inspirational book. He also changing climate. Deborah Peters, Maverick, from friends and family. “I am works full-time at Rube Adler The areas include: launched “Maverick Mondays,” gratified so many talented, Sports in Solon. • Energy – Implement 100 per- a weekly half-hour podcast in interesting, successful people “All my life I have wanted cent renewable energy by 2050 February, 2019. The podcast has want to appear on my podcast,” to do something to improve • Transportation – Cleaner attracted 300 steady listeners he says. people’s lives and make this fuel vehicles; more public and Maverick, 22, is confident world a better place,” says transit, biking and walking his upcoming guest line-up “I am gratified so many Maverick, who has been • Natural Systems – Further will dramatically increase those dreaming of hosting a podcast protect and expand our natu- numbers. talented, interesting, and since he was in 11th grade. “If ral systems and resources “I strongly believe if you follow successful people want to even one conversation on my • Health – Prepare the public your passion, success will come,” appear on my podcast.” podcast or my blog can have a for extreme weather, new says Maverick, a graduate of Telshe positive effect on a listener or diseases and new stresses Yeshiva in Wickliffe, Ohio. “If you help transform someone’s life • Land Use – Initiate wise put your heart into something and Upcoming episodes include for the better, then all this work development, more trees and your mission is a good one, you can prominent South African and effort will have been more more greenspace make anything happen.” Orthodox Rabbi and author, Dr. than worthwhile.” “Climate change is both a “Maverick Mondays” follows Akiva Tatz; comedy hypnotist, To listen to Maverick Mondays, global and local problem, and a question-and-answer format. David Anthony; and Cleveland visit www.mvpodcasting.com. the effects are visible here in The featured guests come from Cavaliers performance dietician, Cuyahoga County,” said County all walks of life, including sports, Kylene Bodgen. Executive Armond Budish. “Our politics, non-profits, religious Along with hosting the Climate Change Action Plan is institutions and even a few of podcast, Maverick also writes a Pictured above: Maverick a comprehensive look at how Maverick’s family members, like blog Divrei Mav, a weekly Torah Mondays logo. we can stop or slow the effects his podiatrist dad, who served portion geared toward inspiring Below: Maverick Peters, host of of climate change, and in areas on the Beachwood School others, and he is co-authoring Maverick Mondays podcasts. that we cannot stop these ef- Board; his uncle Ryan Peters, fects, how to be more resilient.” Beachwood High School director The plan covers solutions to of athletics; and his aunt Shari combat the overarching effects Goldberg, founder and former of climate change as well as president of Northeast Ohio specific strategies the County Autism Speaks. is committed to achieving; and “One message I have tangible ways residents, busi- consistently heard from my guests nesses and community mem- is to learn who you are and be bers can work to implement yourself,” Maverick says. “Before I sit more sustainable practices. down at the mic, I remind myself The plan has specific steps that to ‘just be Maverick.’” will be completed in the next Maverick hosts and plans his year. It also includes information weekly podcast from a former on the county’s vulnerability storage room at his synagogue, assessment, which addresses Waxman Torah Center. “My rabbi climate-related hazards to the agreed to let me have this space county and how those threats for now,” says Maverick. “But my might affect different sub- goal is to move to a larger facility populations. The Climate Change and hire staff for marketing Action Plan can be found at and production, so I may focus www.countyplanning.us. entirely on the interview process.” Maverick locates his speakers
22 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 MVP July 2019 Morning, noon and night, The Weils embraces your life. Calendar Raffle The Montefiore Volunteer Partners (MVP) fundraising committee is hosting its second- annual calendar raffle to help raise funds to benefit residents. Raffle tickets are on sale now for $10 each or three tickets for $25. Get yours today by stopping by Montefiore’s Volunteer Services office at One David N. Myers Parkway in Beachwood, or from any MVP member.
Raffle tickets will be sold for each day of the month, allowing for 31 chances to win some great prizes.
You can be a winner multiple times. Raffle tickets will be sold for each day of the month, allowing for 31 chances to win some great prizes. All winning items have been graciously donated from local businesses and are valued at more than $4,000. For more information, contact Diane Weiner, volunteer manager at 216.910.2741 or [email protected].
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July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 23 Race for the Place n Sunday, June 2, the rain held off as 3,602 participants made the teen teams helped raise more their way to Beachwood Place for the annual Race for the Place to than $15,000. The Hawken Hawks was the top Teen Team in money benefit The Gathering Place. O raised and number of members, Corporate sponsors, teams and everyone for all of the tremendous community team that brought raising nearly $7,000, with 37 individuals helped raise more than community support that has in the most money, more than participants. Their team captains $375,000 to support the free pro- helped to make Race for the Place $10,000; and had the most mem- were Dana Granot, Ella Martinez, grams and services provided by such a success each year. Eileen bers, 72. Their team captain was and Gavin O’Rourke. The Gathering Place to individuals will be retiring from The Gathering Stephen Cerne. Congratulations to all winners. and families coping with cancer. Place at the end of this year. This year, a group of teens from Mark your calendars for Sunday, University Hospitals Seidman In honor of this day, Mayor various communities got involved June 7, 2020, for the 20th annual Cancer Center was the presenting Martin Horwitz and City Council with Race for the Place through Race for the Place! For more infor- sponsor; and MultiPlast Systems, proclaimed June 2, 2019, Race The Gathering Place’s Teen mation about The Gathering Place, Medical Mutual, Parker and SITE for the Place Day in the City of Leadership Council. Collectively, visit www.touchedbycancer.org. Centers were the lead sponsors. Beachwood. Race for the Place is held on More than 200 teams National Cancer Survivors Day. participated in the event. Advance Monica Robins, senior health Partners won awards for corporate correspondent at WKYC, emceed team raising the most money, the ceremony that honored survi- more than $16,000; and having the vors and those living with cancer, most team members, 142. Their which kicked off the 5k- and team captain was Lillian Rucker. 1-mile walk/run. A special shout out to Zelman Eileen Saffran, founder and and Associates, who brought in CEO of The Gathering Place, took more than $11,000. the stage one last time to thank Fully Functional Fitness was the Cancer Survivor Ceremony. Photo by Bella Capelli.
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24 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Welcomes New Educational Team ongregation Shaarey Tikvah (CST), a close-knit, vibrant Conservative synagogue located in Beachwood, is delighted to Cintroduce its new educational team. Rabbi Rachel Brown of Jewish University in Los Angeles. engineering and physics double Beachwood has joined the CST Before joining CST, she served for major at Cleveland State Uni- staff as director of Congregational ten years as rabbi and education di- versity and works part-time as Learning, where she will set the rector of Congregation B’nai Jacob, an aftercare assistant teacher at Rabbi Rachel Brown educational vision and direction for in Phoenixville, PA, and for one year the Gross Schechter Day School. Photo by Pollack Studios the synagogue’s multi-generational as rabbi-in-residence at Congre- She also serves as a private cello learners. Congregation Shaarey gation Beth Israel in Roanoke, VA. teacher. Holly works full-time as at Shaarey Tikvah to encourage Tikvah also welcomes two new Most recently, Rabbi Brown found- the development and marketing lifelong learning, strive to meet Jewish educators, Ngozi Williams ed a new pluralistic Jewish girls’ associate at Hillel at Kent State. the needs of all of our members and Holly Sukol. Ngozi will lead the empowerment residential summer CST’s educational program through individualized learning, congregation’s Shabbat Clubhouse camp, Camp Timbrel. focuses on experiential learning; and instill a solid foundation of for children from birth to age five, “We feel fortunate to have some- fostering community within the Jewish connection in our young while Holly will lead The Open one with her skills and breadth of classroom, synagogue, and larger people, empowering them to be Door Academy (TODA) for children experience leading our congrega- Jewish community; and encourag- a positive force in our communi- in grades K-7. tion’s educational vision and pro- ing individual connection to Juda- ty and in the world,” commented Rabbi Brown is a recent trans- gramming for children, teens, and ism through Torah, prayer, Hebrew Rabbi Scott Roland. plant to Cleveland from Greens- adults,” said Gussie Singer, co-chair language acquisition, song, and For full biographies of CST’s boro, NC. She was ordained as of the Educational Va’ad at CST. study at every stage of Jewish life. new educational team or more a rabbi by the Ziegler School of In addition to her role at “We feel so fortunate to have information, visit http://www. Rabbinic Studies at the American CST, Ngozi is a full-time civil an educational team in place shaareytikvah.org.
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July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 25 2019
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Join us for the 2019 Beachwood Chamber Golf Outing Members and Non-Members Welcome! Included for Each Golfer: 18 holes of golf/green fees/cart Friday, August 30th Driving range/Putting green Breakfast, Lunch and Appetizers 8:30 am • Shotgun Start Hole-in-One Challenge 2:00 pm • Award Ceremony Closest to the Pin Longest Drive – Men & Women Longest Putt Lowest Net Score GOLF Leverity Challenge Foursome • $400 On the Course: Bloody Mary Bar Individual Golfer • $125 Hole Contests 50/50 Raffle Awards and Appetizers Only • $25 Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
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Note: Information and sponsors at time of print 26 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Center 4 Brain Health he Menorah Park Center 4 Brain Health, Age isn’t chronological. located at 27100 Cedar Road, offers FREE 2019 classes to sharpen your brain. Classes run IT’S PERSONAL. T t s ersonal from 10 to 11 am. To register, email eshelton@ Age isn’t chronological. I ’ P . menorahpark.org or call 216.831.6500, ext. 193.
Monday, July 8 Monday, July 22 The Meditating Brain Aromatherapy for Balanced Health Elliott Jardin, Phd ($5 supply fee to make lotion to take home) Friday, July 12 Judith Eugene Consciousness Day 1 Ted Smith Friday, July 26 Meditation Techniques Day 1 Monday, July 15 Ted Smith 8745 Tanglewood Trail The Brain on Stress Elliott Jardin, PhD Monday, July 29 Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 Managing Relationship /Stress Friday, July 19 Judith Eugene Consciousness Day 2 Join us for the 2019 Beachwood Chamber Golf Outing Ted Smith Refreshments will be served. Members and Non-Members Welcome! Included for Each Golfer: Brain Teaser 18 holes of golf/green fees/cart Friday, August 30th The Menorah Park ust as there were a thousand ways to be 25, there are a thousand ways to Center 4 Brain Health Driving range/Putting green 8:30 am • Shotgun Start JbeJust 68, 88as or there 98. No were matter a where thousand you are in ways your journey, to be we 25, can help Breakfast, Lunch and Appetizers challenges you with this puzzle. from therapy and brain health education to home health, there are a thousand ways to be 68, 88 or 98. Hole-in-One Challenge 2:00 pm • Award Ceremony residential care, and more. Closest to the Pin Can you connect all of the dots by drawing four lines without No matter where you are in your journey, Longest Drive – Men & Women Find out more at MenorahPark.org lifting your pencil? Longest Putt Menorah fromPark • 27100 therapy Cedar Rd., Beachwood, and brain Ohio 44122 health • 216-831-6500 education, ™ Lowest Net Score GOLF Answer on page 46. to home health, residential care and more, Leverity Challenge Foursome • $400 On the Course: WE CAN HELP! Bloody Mary Bar Individual Golfer • $125 Walking the Stress Away Hole Contests enorah Park and its Peter B. Lewis Find out more at 50/50 Raffle Awards and Appetizers Only • $25 Aquatic & Therapy Center recently MenorahPark.org Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Mhosted a one-mile walk to promote the great benefits of walking. Many residents For Additional Details and to Register, Visit beachwood.org and clients pre-conditioned to make sure they would enjoy the walk to the fullest extent. For more information, call 216.831.0003 or email [email protected] Did you know that walking for just • Is a great stress reliever Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Own the Hole an hour a day . . . • Promotes friendship • Promotes weight loss • Eases cravings for sugar Call a friend, grab your tennis • Reduces chances for shoes and get moving! breast cancer For more information about • Eases joint pain walking and its benefits, call Menorah Park • 27100 Cedar Road • Beachwood • Boosts your immunity the Peter B. Lewis Aquatic and 216-831-6500 • Promotes piece of mind Therapy Center at 216.595.7345. Note: Information and sponsors at time of print July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 27 City of JULY NEW WEBSITE! GENERAL SAFETY TIPS The City of Beachwood recently launched its • Be aware of your surroundings and lock your 2019 vehicles at ALL times Beachwood newly redesigned website. It is more dynamic and Insider user-friendly. View current events, notifications, • Secure your home and garage at ALL times social-media posts, calendar listings, and more. and do not leave valuables outside Check it out at www.beachwoodohio.com and come Contact Info • Do not leave keys in unattended vehicles NEW FIRE CHIEF TAKES OATH back often as information is always being updated. CITY OF BEACHWOOD while warming them up or otherwise 25325 Fairmount Blvd. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY • Be on the lookout for, and report any Beachwood, OH 44122 FOR STEVEN HOLTZMAN suspicious persons/activites immediately. 216.464.1070 www.beachwoodohio.com MAYOR’S CORNER At the June 3 City Council meeting, Steven Holtzman, Suspicious activity can be reported by dialing 9-1-1 TV PROGRAMMING a 26-year veteran of the Beachwood Fire and Rescue Learn more about Beachwood and or calling dispatch at 216.464.1234. Spectrum - Ch. 1020 Department, was sworn in as the City of Beachwood’s upcoming events quickly by reading AT&T U-Verse - Ch. 99 fourth full-time Fire Chief. Mayor Horwitz’s “Mayor’s Corner” blog. EMERGENCY Dial 9-1-1 Chief Holtzman began working as a Beachwood firefighter Want even more Beachwood updates? BE A BFAC MEMBER! on October 5, 1992. After being promoted to Lieutenant on Click on the “Notify Me” tab on the right Buy memberships at the Family Aquatic Center Departments November 6, 2000, and Captain on August 5, 2002, Holtzman side of the Mayor’s Corner page. When you register, you can choose the news you want CLERK OF COUNCIL applied for the position left vacant upon the retirement of The Beachwood Family Aquatic Center 216.595.5493 Fire Chief Patrick Kearns. and your preferred email/text delivery options. is open! The full season runs daily until August 13 and then Thursday – Sunday until September 4. AUDITOR Mayor Horwitz's Beachwood Boredom-Busters, which includes a Proof of residency needed - current utility bill & photo ID. 216.595.3712 “I am truly humbled to be selected as the fourth full-time summary of programs and activities in and around Beachwood, is Fire Chief for our great city,” said Chief Holtzman. “We have a BUILDING DEPARTMENT updated weekly. If you are hosting an upcoming Beachwood event, MEMBERSHIP RATES tremendous opportunity to expand our working relationships 216.292.1914 particularly one that is free and open to the public, please send it to Children (up to 3 years of age) – No charge with our neighboring fire departments. I’m excited to start this new role [email protected] for possible inclusion. Individual (age four - adult) – $55 COMMUNITY SERVICES and look forward to leading the department as we move into the future.” 216.292.1970 Family (family of four) – $160 Each additional family member (after four) – $25 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT “We were fortunate in that all of the candidates we interviewed were 216.292.1915 highly qualified and well-respected,” Mayor Horwitz said. “It was a pleasure CELEBRATE SUMMER SENIOR DISCOUNT RATES – SAVE 50% FINANCE DEPARTMENT to get to know them better and Senior Season Membership – $30 per person 216.292.1913 we are grateful that they are all IN BEACHWOOD! Senior Resident Day Pass – $4 FIRE DEPARTMENT part of our outstanding Fire and Senior Non-Resident Day Pass – $6 Start a tradition in your neighborhood by 216.292.1965 Rescue Department.” (Proof of age along with proof of residency required for hosting a block party. Neighborhood block purchase. Senior is anyone 60 years or older.) LAW DEPARTMENT parties are a fun way to meet neighbors, 216.595.5462 Special thanks to Shaun Lutz who, for the past six months, has build friendships and develop community and MAYOR'S OFFICE security. If you are interested, call the Mayor’s 216.292.1901 acted as Interim Fire Chief. He has been a responsive, dedicated Office at 216.292.1901 to help you coordinate UPCOMING MEETINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT and excellent interim leader. the date, invitations, supplies and street barricades. The City can even 216.464.1234 send a fire engine or other emergency vehicle for guests young and old CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. to tour and enjoy. Summer passes quickly so act now! Usually meets the first and third Mondays of 216.292.1922 each month at 7:00 PM. Upcoming meetings: Monday, July 1 and August 5. Questions? 216.595.5462.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCIL V.P. BARBARA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Facebook.com/BeachwoodOH MARTIN S. HORWITZ BRIAN LINICK JAMES PASCH JUSTIN BERNS ALEC ISAACSON BELLIN JANOVITZ ERIC SYNENBERG JUNE TAYLOR Usually meets the last Thursday of each month Facebook.com/BeachwoodPolice at 7:00 PM. Upcoming meeting: Thursday, FOLLOW US ON TWITTER July 25. Questions? Call 216.292.1914. Twitter.com/ BeachwoodOH Twitter.com/BeachwoodPolice ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Meets at 5:30 PM. Upcoming meetings: EMAIL YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS Monday, July 1, July 15, August 5. Questions? [email protected] 216.292.1901 216.496.0202 216.630.9671 216.509.6509 216.291.2797 216.406.5914 216.401.0074 216.533.7640 28Ex: Beachwood [email protected] Buzz n July 2019 [email protected] 216.292.1914. City of JULY NEW WEBSITE! GENERAL SAFETY TIPS The City of Beachwood recently launched its • Be aware of your surroundings and lock your 2019 vehicles at ALL times Beachwood newly redesigned website. It is more dynamic and Insider user-friendly. View current events, notifications, • Secure your home and garage at ALL times social-media posts, calendar listings, and more. and do not leave valuables outside Check it out at www.beachwoodohio.com and come Contact Info • Do not leave keys in unattended vehicles NEW FIRE CHIEF TAKES OATH back often as information is always being updated. CITY OF BEACHWOOD while warming them up or otherwise 25325 Fairmount Blvd. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY • Be on the lookout for, and report any Beachwood, OH 44122 FOR STEVEN HOLTZMAN suspicious persons/activites immediately. 216.464.1070 www.beachwoodohio.com MAYOR’S CORNER At the June 3 City Council meeting, Steven Holtzman, Suspicious activity can be reported by dialing 9-1-1 TV PROGRAMMING a 26-year veteran of the Beachwood Fire and Rescue Learn more about Beachwood and or calling dispatch at 216.464.1234. Spectrum - Ch. 1020 Department, was sworn in as the City of Beachwood’s upcoming events quickly by reading AT&T U-Verse - Ch. 99 fourth full-time Fire Chief. Mayor Horwitz’s “Mayor’s Corner” blog. EMERGENCY Dial 9-1-1 Chief Holtzman began working as a Beachwood firefighter Want even more Beachwood updates? BE A BFAC MEMBER! on October 5, 1992. After being promoted to Lieutenant on Click on the “Notify Me” tab on the right Buy memberships at the Family Aquatic Center Departments November 6, 2000, and Captain on August 5, 2002, Holtzman side of the Mayor’s Corner page. When you register, you can choose the news you want CLERK OF COUNCIL applied for the position left vacant upon the retirement of The Beachwood Family Aquatic Center 216.595.5493 Fire Chief Patrick Kearns. and your preferred email/text delivery options. is open! The full season runs daily until August 13 and then Thursday – Sunday until September 4. AUDITOR Mayor Horwitz's Beachwood Boredom-Busters, which includes a Proof of residency needed - current utility bill & photo ID. 216.595.3712 “I am truly humbled to be selected as the fourth full-time summary of programs and activities in and around Beachwood, is Fire Chief for our great city,” said Chief Holtzman. “We have a BUILDING DEPARTMENT updated weekly. If you are hosting an upcoming Beachwood event, MEMBERSHIP RATES tremendous opportunity to expand our working relationships 216.292.1914 particularly one that is free and open to the public, please send it to Children (up to 3 years of age) – No charge with our neighboring fire departments. I’m excited to start this new role [email protected] for possible inclusion. Individual (age four - adult) – $55 COMMUNITY SERVICES and look forward to leading the department as we move into the future.” 216.292.1970 Family (family of four) – $160 Each additional family member (after four) – $25 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT “We were fortunate in that all of the candidates we interviewed were 216.292.1915 highly qualified and well-respected,” Mayor Horwitz said. “It was a pleasure CELEBRATE SUMMER SENIOR DISCOUNT RATES – SAVE 50% FINANCE DEPARTMENT to get to know them better and Senior Season Membership – $30 per person 216.292.1913 we are grateful that they are all IN BEACHWOOD! Senior Resident Day Pass – $4 FIRE DEPARTMENT part of our outstanding Fire and Senior Non-Resident Day Pass – $6 Start a tradition in your neighborhood by 216.292.1965 Rescue Department.” (Proof of age along with proof of residency required for hosting a block party. Neighborhood block purchase. Senior is anyone 60 years or older.) LAW DEPARTMENT parties are a fun way to meet neighbors, 216.595.5462 Special thanks to Shaun Lutz who, for the past six months, has build friendships and develop community and MAYOR'S OFFICE security. If you are interested, call the Mayor’s 216.292.1901 acted as Interim Fire Chief. He has been a responsive, dedicated Office at 216.292.1901 to help you coordinate UPCOMING MEETINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT and excellent interim leader. the date, invitations, supplies and street barricades. The City can even 216.464.1234 send a fire engine or other emergency vehicle for guests young and old CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. to tour and enjoy. Summer passes quickly so act now! Usually meets the first and third Mondays of 216.292.1922 each month at 7:00 PM. Upcoming meetings: Monday, July 1 and August 5. Questions? 216.595.5462.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCIL V.P. BARBARA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Facebook.com/BeachwoodOH MARTIN S. HORWITZ BRIAN LINICK JAMES PASCH JUSTIN BERNS ALEC ISAACSON BELLIN JANOVITZ ERIC SYNENBERG JUNE TAYLOR Usually meets the last Thursday of each month Facebook.com/BeachwoodPolice at 7:00 PM. Upcoming meeting: Thursday, FOLLOW US ON TWITTER July 25. Questions? Call 216.292.1914. Twitter.com/ BeachwoodOH Twitter.com/BeachwoodPolice ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Meets at 5:30 PM. Upcoming meetings: EMAIL YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS Monday, July 1, July 15, August 5. Questions? [email protected] 216.292.1901 216.496.0202 216.630.9671 216.509.6509 216.291.2797 216.406.5914 216.401.0074 216.533.7640 Ex: [email protected] [email protected] 216.292.1914. July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 29 City of READYNOTIFY EXPANDS INFORMATION PROVIDED Beachwood BY CODERED BE HELMET SMART On June 28, the City of Beachwood joined The Beachwood Police Department recently Cuyahoga County’s ReadyNotify system. took part in AAA’s Helmet Smart campaign. This system is also based on CodeRED, the Officer Svigel and other members of the emergency-notification platform utilized bicycle unit were giving children “safety by City of Beachwood. If you registered citations” for wearing their bicycle helmets. yourself for a Beachwood CodeRED Inside the citation was one free scoop account, no further action is necessary. If redeemable at Mitchell’s Ice Cream. A you are interested in creating an account big thank you to Mitchell’s Ice Cream for or receiving weather alerts or notifications supporting this initiative. from other communities in the Cuyahoga Pictured: Officer Svigel and 4-year-old Ayden County system, log in to your account by clicking the red round icon on the left side of www.BeachwoodOhio.com and update your preferences accordingly.
PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS In keeping up with economic times, new Beachwood zoning code changes are being discussed. To view a summary BE A GOOD DOG OWNER or all proposed amendments, visit the news Beachwood Police carousel at the bottom of our homepage at reminds you to please www.beachwoodohio.com keep your dog on a leash FIRE PITS AND CHIMINEAS and clean up after it. City ordinances state: When using an outdoor fireplace, fire pit or chiminea, please adhere to the Ohio ATTENTION 6TH • No person shall permit a dog to run at Fire code as well as City Codified Ordinances and follow these guidelines. These large anywhere within the city, except devices are permissible as long as safety is the #1 priority. GRADERS AND OLDER upon the owner’s property. • Must be constructed of clay, cast iron or cast aluminum SAFETY TOWN NEEDS • No person shall keep any dog which by • Must have a chimney, screen or top for spark prevention VOLUNTEERS barking, biting, howling or in any way • Be listed for use as outdoor fire place, fire pit or chiminea disturbs the quiet of any other person or • Elevated off the ground with feet or pedestal July 29 – August 2 damages any other person’s property. Session 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon When using these devices, use the following safety tips: Session 2: 1:30 - 4:30 PM SOLICITATION REGULATIONS • Have a fire extinguisher or water source readily available Volunteers will earn 15 service hours for It is legal to solicit door-to-door in Beachwood provided that the solicitor has obtained a license • Recreational fires in approved containers must be a min. of 15 ft. from structures each session. Earn 30 hours by volunteering from the Beachwood Police Department. Solicitation hours are: • Do NOT burn treated wood and never burn toxic materials for both sessions! Interested? Send an email Mon. – Thurs., 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Fri., 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat. & Sun., 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Place devices in a spot clear of hanging branches/trees to [email protected] or • Position the chiminea on a flat and fireproof surface Any person who solicits for a not-for-profit organization, charitable-purpose organization, or call 216.292.1970 to sign up or request more • Never leave the fire unattended and completely extinguish fire before retiring non-profit educational institution/public school is permitted to do so without a permit. "No Soliciting" information. • Do NOT use lighter fluid or gasoline: use fire starters decals are available at the Beachwood Police Department and City Hall reception desk, Monday – Friday.
30 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 City of READYNOTIFY EXPANDS INFORMATION PROVIDED Beachwood BY CODERED BE HELMET SMART On June 28, the City of Beachwood joined The Beachwood Police Department recently Cuyahoga County’s ReadyNotify system. took part in AAA’s Helmet Smart campaign. This system is also based on CodeRED, the Officer Svigel and other members of the emergency-notification platform utilized bicycle unit were giving children “safety by City of Beachwood. If you registered citations” for wearing their bicycle helmets. yourself for a Beachwood CodeRED Inside the citation was one free scoop account, no further action is necessary. If redeemable at Mitchell’s Ice Cream. A you are interested in creating an account big thank you to Mitchell’s Ice Cream for or receiving weather alerts or notifications supporting this initiative. from other communities in the Cuyahoga Pictured: Officer Svigel and 4-year-old Ayden County system, log in to your account by clicking the red round icon on the left side of www.BeachwoodOhio.com and update your preferences accordingly.
PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS In keeping up with economic times, new Beachwood zoning code changes are being discussed. To view a summary BE A GOOD DOG OWNER or all proposed amendments, visit the news Beachwood Police carousel at the bottom of our homepage at reminds you to please www.beachwoodohio.com keep your dog on a leash FIRE PITS AND CHIMINEAS and clean up after it. City ordinances state: When using an outdoor fireplace, fire pit or chiminea, please adhere to the Ohio ATTENTION 6TH • No person shall permit a dog to run at Fire code as well as City Codified Ordinances and follow these guidelines. These large anywhere within the city, except devices are permissible as long as safety is the #1 priority. GRADERS AND OLDER upon the owner’s property. • Must be constructed of clay, cast iron or cast aluminum SAFETY TOWN NEEDS • No person shall keep any dog which by • Must have a chimney, screen or top for spark prevention VOLUNTEERS barking, biting, howling or in any way • Be listed for use as outdoor fire place, fire pit or chiminea disturbs the quiet of any other person or • Elevated off the ground with feet or pedestal July 29 – August 2 damages any other person’s property. Session 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon When using these devices, use the following safety tips: Session 2: 1:30 - 4:30 PM SOLICITATION REGULATIONS • Have a fire extinguisher or water source readily available Volunteers will earn 15 service hours for It is legal to solicit door-to-door in Beachwood provided that the solicitor has obtained a license • Recreational fires in approved containers must be a min. of 15 ft. from structures each session. Earn 30 hours by volunteering from the Beachwood Police Department. Solicitation hours are: • Do NOT burn treated wood and never burn toxic materials for both sessions! Interested? Send an email Mon. – Thurs., 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Fri., 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat. & Sun., 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Place devices in a spot clear of hanging branches/trees to [email protected] or • Position the chiminea on a flat and fireproof surface Any person who solicits for a not-for-profit organization, charitable-purpose organization, or call 216.292.1970 to sign up or request more • Never leave the fire unattended and completely extinguish fire before retiring non-profit educational institution/public school is permitted to do so without a permit. "No Soliciting" information. • Do NOT use lighter fluid or gasoline: use fire starters decals are available at the Beachwood Police Department and City Hall reception desk, Monday – Friday.
July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 31 SENIOR POLICE ACADEMY BEACHWOOD OUTDOOR Beachwood Police Department is accepting applications for the Senior Police Academy. FREE Learn about real-life crime Movie Nights prevention and receive “hands
on” experience with the help Join us for a FREE movie night! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. of knowledgeable instructors. Learn self-defense, July 14 August 11 Christopher Robin A Dog’s Way Home CPR, safety and more. BEACHWOOD CITY HALL 1:00 – 3:00 PM WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 9 – SEPTEMBER 27 PLEASE NOTE: Must be 50 years of age or older. Beachwood Community Center Parking Lot • : PM TO REGISTER CALL 216.595.3733 Purchase dozens of flavors from the Crazy But True Popcorn Truck
Questions? Call 50-YEAR RESIDENT SALUTE
TUESDAY, JULY 23 • 6:30 PM BEACHWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER All residents who have lived in Beachwood for 50 years or more are invited to join us for special recognition. Newly minted 50-year residents will receive a special gift. A reservation is needed. RSVP by JULY 17 by calling 216.595.3733. art exhibit PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS • JULY 3 – 25 USE CAUTION BE SEEN Use caution when Featuring the works of Polina Yavorsky and Bob Pohm walking at dawn, dusk and evening hours. Add reflective Artists’ Reception – items to your clothing. When it is necessary to walk in the Beachwood Sunday, July 7 • 1:00 – 2:30 PM street, please walk facing traffic and if in a group, single file. Community Center Enjoy some light refreshments MON – FRI • 9 AM – 4 PM while speaking to the artists SAT • 10 AM – 3 PM City Insider and viewing beautiful artwork. SUN • 10 AM – 1 PM
32 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Beachwood Arts Council Annual Meeting ast month, the Beachwood Arts Council held The Beachwood Arts Council’s its annual meeting to end its fiscal year that mission is to encourage the runs from July 1 to June 30. development and appreciation L of the visual and performing arts BAC president Paula Shirley Wachsberger, two of and provide access to quality Rollins opened the meeting her sons, and one daughter-in- art reflecting the diversity of with introductions and law were in attendance. Beachwood and Northeast Ohio. announcements. Mayor Martin Marshall Griffith, arranger, Watch for information about Horwitz then installed Rosemary composer, and pianist, then upcoming shows and programs Nemeth and Ellen Winer as BAC’s played movie tunes and in next month’s Beachwood Buzz! newest board members, and interacted with the audience re-installed 10 current members to further celebrate the arts. For more information, visit whose terms had ended. Refreshments followed. www.beachwoodartscouncil.org. Congratulations to Natalie Noble, recipient of the Si Wachsberger Scholarship Award, which is presented annually to a graduating high school senior who plans to pursue the arts by further developing his or her skills in college. Natalie, a Beau- From left: Si Wachsberger Scholarship recipient Natalie mont School graduate, present- Noble exhibits one of her ed and explained several pieces paintings; Rosemary Nemeth of her artwork. She will attend and Ellen Winer join the BAC The Ohio State University, and board of trustees. Above: was grateful to have received the Bob, Judi, Don, and Shirley $500 award. Wachsberger.
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July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 33 Beachwood Schools Congratulate ACADEMIC RECOGNITION MAGNA CUM LAUDE AWARDS Sarah Baskin Kathy Miao Jing-Jing Shen Julia Woomer Jacob Borison Maya Neyman Zihan Shen Sichan Yuh Jin Liang David Novikov Spencer Shroge Xinyi Zheng
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMMENDED STUDENTS Jing-Jing Shen Sichan Yuh
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SENIORS Rihab Ali Julia Charnas Matthew Friedman Heidi Maier Samantha Raiffe Macie Berkley Joshua Danielpour Yael Goldstein Kathy Miao Jing-Jing Shen Jacob Borison Orly Einhorn Ashaunti Griffin Maya Neyman Zihan Shen Nathan Burke Jvian Ferguson Haley Hersh Sreyas Pillai Grace Warner Roman Caputo Kfir Flank Sydney Leikin Gal Pinhasi Julia Woomer
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY Spencer Bystrom Jordyn Kaplan Samantha Raiffe Roman Caputo Madison McShepard Spencer Shroge Matthew Friedman Ryan Muencz Noah Simon
HONORS DIPLOMA Sarah Baskin Jvian Ferguson Heather Johnson Kathy Miao Brady Safenovitz Jacob Borison Kfir Flank Jordyn Kaplan Ryan Muencz Jing-Jing Shen Olivia Breger Matthew Friedman Sydney Leikin Manny Newmark Zihan Shen Nathan Burke Tara Gallaugher Jin Liang Maya Neyman Noah Shore Sanchari Chakrabarti Eva Goldstein Heidi Maier David Novikov Spencer Shroge Julia Charnas Ashaunti Griffin Jonathan Marks Sreyas Pillai Sichan Yuh Orly Einhorn Haley Hersh Patrick McCourt Gal Pinhasi Xinyi Zheng Abdul-Rashid Elepele MAC SCHOLARS Macie Berkley Tyler Murphy Sir Lloyd Taylor Ashuanti Griffin Kyle Oliver Jordin Thomas
Magna Cum Laude: Top 10% of the graduating class by weighted GPA National Merit Scholarship: Over 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the National Merit competition by taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Approximately 16,000 semi-finalists were named on a state-representational basis. Semi-finalists were the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represented less than 1% of the nation’s seniors. To compete for Merit Scholarship awards, each Semi-finalist first had to submit a detailed application, essay, endorsements and more. From that group, 15,000 are named Finalists and, of the Finalists, approximately half achieve Merit Scholar status.
BEACHWOOD PTO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
front row left to right: Sanchari Chakrabarti, Brady Safenovitz, Sreyas Pillai, Gal Pinhasi, 34 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 back row left to right: Spencer Shroge, Julia Woomer , Maya Neyman, Orly Einhorn, Eli Goldman, Jing-Jing Shen (not pictured), Beachwood Schools Congratulate ACADEMIC RECOGNITION MAGNA CUM LAUDE AWARDS Sarah Baskin Kathy Miao Jing-Jing Shen Julia Woomer Jacob Borison Maya Neyman Zihan Shen Sichan Yuh Jin Liang David Novikov Spencer Shroge Xinyi Zheng
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMMENDED STUDENTS Jing-Jing Shen Sichan Yuh
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SENIORS Rihab Ali Julia Charnas Matthew Friedman Heidi Maier Samantha Raiffe Macie Berkley Joshua Danielpour Yael Goldstein Kathy Miao Jing-Jing Shen Jacob Borison Orly Einhorn Ashaunti Griffin Maya Neyman Zihan Shen Nathan Burke Jvian Ferguson Haley Hersh Sreyas Pillai Grace Warner Roman Caputo Kfir Flank Sydney Leikin Gal Pinhasi Julia Woomer
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY Spencer Bystrom Jordyn Kaplan Samantha Raiffe Roman Caputo Madison McShepard Spencer Shroge Matthew Friedman Ryan Muencz Noah Simon
HONORS DIPLOMA Sarah Baskin Jvian Ferguson Heather Johnson Kathy Miao Brady Safenovitz Jacob Borison Kfir Flank Jordyn Kaplan Ryan Muencz Jing-Jing Shen Olivia Breger Matthew Friedman Sydney Leikin Manny Newmark Zihan Shen Nathan Burke Tara Gallaugher Jin Liang Maya Neyman Noah Shore Sanchari Chakrabarti Eva Goldstein Heidi Maier David Novikov Spencer Shroge Julia Charnas Ashaunti Griffin Jonathan Marks Sreyas Pillai Sichan Yuh Orly Einhorn Haley Hersh Patrick McCourt Gal Pinhasi Xinyi Zheng Abdul-Rashid Elepele MAC SCHOLARS Macie Berkley Tyler Murphy Sir Lloyd Taylor Ashuanti Griffin Kyle Oliver Jordin Thomas
Magna Cum Laude: Top 10% of the graduating class by weighted GPA National Merit Scholarship: Over 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the National Merit competition by taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Approximately 16,000 semi-finalists were named on a state-representational basis. Semi-finalists were the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represented less than 1% of the nation’s seniors. To compete for Merit Scholarship awards, each Semi-finalist first had to submit a detailed application, essay, endorsements and more. From that group, 15,000 are named Finalists and, of the Finalists, approximately half achieve Merit Scholar status.
BEACHWOOD PTO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
front row left to right: Sanchari Chakrabarti, Brady Safenovitz, Sreyas Pillai, Gal Pinhasi, back row left to right: Spencer Shroge, Julia Woomer , Maya Neyman, Orly Einhorn, Eli Goldman, Jing-JingJuly 2019 Shen n Beachwood (not pictured) Buzz, 35 THE GINA MICHELLE AGIN MEMORIAL THE DAVE AND JANICE BLOOM SCHOLARSHIP THE JILL DOBRIN MENACHEM MEMORIAL The Beachwood Schools Foundation Awards and Scholarships SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Spencer Bystrom SCHOLARSHIP The Beachwood Schools Foundation (BSF) is a 501(c)3 philanthropic organization administered by a volunteer board of directors from the Beachwood Cassidy Crosby This scholarship is awarded annually to a qualified senior Grace Warner This scholarship is awarded annually to a female Beachwood who has shown a strong commitment to Beachwood This scholarship, established in 2002 by the Dobrin Family, is community. Its primary mission is to obtain funds from individuals, families and corporations to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who are High School graduating senior who has participated in athletics by being a player, equipment person, or team awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating continuing their education. Additionally, an “Above and Beyond” program has been initiated to raise money to enhance educational programming women’s interscholastic sports or cheerleading. She must manager. The applicant must have participated with the senior whose love of children and concern for their welfare in the Beachwood School District. have demonstrated dedication to achieve team success. same sports team for at least two years and shown strong has motivated her/him to pursue a career in Early Childhood sportsmanship. This scholarship was established in 2004 Education or a related field working with young children. Every year the Foundation manages more than two dozen funds awarding nearly $15,000 to deserving Beachwood High School seniors. THE VERA ARLEN SCHOLARSHIP by the children of Dave and Janice Bloom in honor of their time and dedication to the City of Beachwood and THE JAY SHLACHTER ART AWARD Below are the recipients from the Beachwood High School Class of 2019 Sidney Leikin its sports programs. This scholarship was established in 2010 by Sidney Arlen to Maya Neyman honor his wife’s memory and to acknowledge her special THE DONNA BICKOFF COHEN SCHOLARSHIP Mr. & Mrs. Harry Shlachter established this scholarship in qualities as an individual. It is awarded annually to a female memory of their son in 1998. The award is given annually graduating senior who exhibits leadership, humanity and a Samantha Raiffe to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has The Donna Bickoff Cohen Scholarship was established in 2011 generous spirit in a humble manner. demonstrated an appreciation and talent in the area of fine by contributions from the community in memory of Donna arts and intends to pursue a career in that area. who was active in nearly everything Beachwood, particularly THE BEACHWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE the schools. The scholarship honors a student with a “can do” THE DAKOTA “CODY” WEINER MEMORIAL BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP attitude who embodies the spirit of the Beachwood Schools SCHOLARSHIP Ryan Muencz and pride in the Beachwood community. This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood Joshua Danielpour High School graduating senior who has been successfully THE FRED AND CARLA CROSBY MEMORIAL This scholarship established by family and friends in 2001 in his honor, is given annually to a Beachwood High School employed in a Beachwood business or industry and who SCHOLARSHIP graduating senior with an extremely kind heart, who, intends to pursue a career in business or a business selected Ashaunti Griffin because of his or her spirit, succeeds against all odds and uses Omar Altawam Olivia Breger Spencer Bystrom Sanchari Chakrabarti Cassidy Crosby vocation. Established in 1999 by the Chamber of Commerce. The Fred and Carla Crosby Scholarship was established in their experience to help others. 2017 and created in memory of Fred & Carla Crosby, both THE BEACHWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE committed members of the community and supporters of THE WEISENBERG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP HARLAN DIAMOND CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP The Beachwood Schools, as well as education in general. The scholarship is awarded annually to an African American Heather Johnson & Joel Green Jillian Apple student who has demonstrated a commitment to helping Established by Aaron and Whitney Weisenberg in 2008, this This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior others, involvement in the community, school spirit, scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School of the Beachwood High School consortium Culinary Arts participation in athletics, and/ or leadership. graduating senior who exhibits passion and commitment to Program who will attend a post–secondary educational the arts and intends to pursue a career in that area. program in the field of either culinary arts or restaurant THE HARVEY FRIEDMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP management. This scholarship was established to honor THE NORM WEISS SCHOLARSHIP Harlan Diamond and the Culinary Arts Program. Noah Shore This award is given annually to a Beachwood High School Eli Goldman THE BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY PTO GARAGE SALE graduating senior who has demonstrated significant This scholarship is awarded annually to a senior who SCHOLARSHIP leadership during his or her high school career. It was founded throughout his/her school years has participated in charity, by Harvey and Shirley Friedman and their family in 1998. volunteer, and community service activities, substantially Joshua Danielpour Matthew Friedman Eli Goldman Joel Green Ashaunti Griffin Timothy Ordillas greater than those required for graduation. It was established This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood THE GEVELBER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP in 2002 in his memory by his family. graduating senior who has been outstanding in one of the following: Community service, character and citizenship, Julia Woomer exhibiting enthusiasm for school and community. This scholarship was created in 2011 to recognize a THE PAUL AND KATE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP Beachwood student who has been an athlete that promotes Gal Pinhasi THE BEACHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI leadership during and outside the athletic competition, and This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP has been a team player who puts others before self. High School graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding capabilities in one or more of the following Ryan Muencz THE PAM AND DAN JOHNSTON SCHOLARSHIP areas: 1) visionary thinking 2) entrepreneurial spirit 3) This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior Sanchari Chakrabarti & Sichan Yuh dedication to life-long learning. It was established in 2004 by of Beachwood High School who is the son or daughter of a Kate and Paul Williams. graduate of Beachwood High School. The applicant must This award, established by friends of Pam and Dan in 2001, recognizes their contributions to the Beachwood Schools. It have demonstrated leadership ability; contributed to help THE DR. JERRY S. AND GAIL R. WOLKOFF improve the school and/or community; be a hard working is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School student student; and have demonstrated that he/she is a caring who will be participating in the graduation ceremony, CIVIC AWARD Heather Johnson Sydney Leiken Haleigh McPhillips Ryan Muencz Maya Neyman human being. It was established in 1999 by the Beachwood and experiences challenges over and above the trials and Sydney Leiken & Eli Goldman High School Alumni Association Fund. tribulations facing today’s young adults. The applicant must Established in memory of their parents in 1999 by the Wolkoff have strength and support while confronting struggles with children, this award is given annually to a graduating senior THE BEACHWOOD BOOSTERS ATHLETIC passion and perseverance. He or she must have plans to who has exceeded the requirements for community service ACHIEVEMENT AWARD continue in a program that enhances his/her future. work, who has participated in two or more Beachwood School extra-curricular activities, and who has achieved a Haleigh McPhillips & Kyle Oliver THE ROBERT D. KATES AWARD 2.75 GPA in high school. This award is given to two graduating seniors (one male, Jing-Jing Shen & Matthew Friedman one female) who personify ideals consistent with the THE STEVEN MARK WASSERMAN MEMORIAL Boosters mission of “Promote the growth and success of the This award, established in his memory in 1999, is given Beachwood City Schools Athletics while encouraging school annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who SCHOLARSHIP and community spirit.” has shown outstanding leadership within Student Council. Maya Neyman This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood THE CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH CAREER THE KAM AND CHIEN LIAO MATH AND NATURAL High School graduating senior who indicates an intention SCHOLARSHIP SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP to pursue a career in television writing and/or film. It was David Novikov established in 1999 by Steven’s parents, Bernard and Florence David Novikov Kyle Oliver Timothy Ordillas Gal Pinhasi Samantha Raiffe Omar Altawam Wasserman, in honor of his creativity and ingenuity as a Established in 2006, this scholarship is awarded annually to a This scholarship, established in 2007 by Dr. and Mrs. Liao, is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating writer and producer for television and motion pictures. graduating senior who has been outstanding in one or more senior who has been outstanding in mathematics or natural of the following areas: academics, community service and sciences, will attend a four year college or university and who THE WHITE AND GOLD SCHOLARSHIP extracurricular activities, and intends to pursue a career in the indicates a desire to pursue a career in the area of Natural FOR BISON PRIDE area of health care. Sciences, Engineering or Mathematics. This student must also Nicole Breger have a 4.0 in core subjects. The White and Gold Scholarship was established in 1999 by the Beachwood Schools Foundation to foster recognition THE JOAN LOBERT SCHOLARSHIP and investment of Beachwood students. This scholarship is Olivia Breger awarded annually to a senior who demonstrated exceptional This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High Bison Pride in and out of Beachwood High School. School graduating senior who has been outstanding in one or more of the following, and who indicates an intention to pursue a career in the area of: 1) Political Science 2) 36 BeachwoodJing-Jing Buzz Shen n July 2019 Noah Shore Grace Warner Julia Woomer Sichan Yuh Government 3) Public Service. THE GINA MICHELLE AGIN MEMORIAL THE DAVE AND JANICE BLOOM SCHOLARSHIP THE JILL DOBRIN MENACHEM MEMORIAL The Beachwood Schools Foundation Awards and Scholarships SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Spencer Bystrom SCHOLARSHIP The Beachwood Schools Foundation (BSF) is a 501(c)3 philanthropic organization administered by a volunteer board of directors from the Beachwood Cassidy Crosby This scholarship is awarded annually to a qualified senior Grace Warner This scholarship is awarded annually to a female Beachwood who has shown a strong commitment to Beachwood This scholarship, established in 2002 by the Dobrin Family, is community. Its primary mission is to obtain funds from individuals, families and corporations to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who are High School graduating senior who has participated in athletics by being a player, equipment person, or team awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating continuing their education. Additionally, an “Above and Beyond” program has been initiated to raise money to enhance educational programming women’s interscholastic sports or cheerleading. She must manager. The applicant must have participated with the senior whose love of children and concern for their welfare in the Beachwood School District. have demonstrated dedication to achieve team success. same sports team for at least two years and shown strong has motivated her/him to pursue a career in Early Childhood sportsmanship. This scholarship was established in 2004 Education or a related field working with young children. Every year the Foundation manages more than two dozen funds awarding nearly $15,000 to deserving Beachwood High School seniors. THE VERA ARLEN SCHOLARSHIP by the children of Dave and Janice Bloom in honor of their time and dedication to the City of Beachwood and THE JAY SHLACHTER ART AWARD Below are the recipients from the Beachwood High School Class of 2019 Sidney Leikin its sports programs. This scholarship was established in 2010 by Sidney Arlen to Maya Neyman honor his wife’s memory and to acknowledge her special THE DONNA BICKOFF COHEN SCHOLARSHIP Mr. & Mrs. Harry Shlachter established this scholarship in qualities as an individual. It is awarded annually to a female memory of their son in 1998. The award is given annually graduating senior who exhibits leadership, humanity and a Samantha Raiffe to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who has The Donna Bickoff Cohen Scholarship was established in 2011 generous spirit in a humble manner. demonstrated an appreciation and talent in the area of fine by contributions from the community in memory of Donna arts and intends to pursue a career in that area. who was active in nearly everything Beachwood, particularly THE BEACHWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE the schools. The scholarship honors a student with a “can do” THE DAKOTA “CODY” WEINER MEMORIAL BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP attitude who embodies the spirit of the Beachwood Schools SCHOLARSHIP Ryan Muencz and pride in the Beachwood community. This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood Joshua Danielpour High School graduating senior who has been successfully THE FRED AND CARLA CROSBY MEMORIAL This scholarship established by family and friends in 2001 in his honor, is given annually to a Beachwood High School employed in a Beachwood business or industry and who SCHOLARSHIP graduating senior with an extremely kind heart, who, intends to pursue a career in business or a business selected Ashaunti Griffin because of his or her spirit, succeeds against all odds and uses Omar Altawam Olivia Breger Spencer Bystrom Sanchari Chakrabarti Cassidy Crosby vocation. Established in 1999 by the Chamber of Commerce. The Fred and Carla Crosby Scholarship was established in their experience to help others. 2017 and created in memory of Fred & Carla Crosby, both THE BEACHWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE committed members of the community and supporters of THE WEISENBERG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP HARLAN DIAMOND CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP The Beachwood Schools, as well as education in general. The scholarship is awarded annually to an African American Heather Johnson & Joel Green Jillian Apple student who has demonstrated a commitment to helping Established by Aaron and Whitney Weisenberg in 2008, this This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior others, involvement in the community, school spirit, scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School of the Beachwood High School consortium Culinary Arts participation in athletics, and/ or leadership. graduating senior who exhibits passion and commitment to Program who will attend a post–secondary educational the arts and intends to pursue a career in that area. program in the field of either culinary arts or restaurant THE HARVEY FRIEDMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP management. This scholarship was established to honor THE NORM WEISS SCHOLARSHIP Harlan Diamond and the Culinary Arts Program. Noah Shore This award is given annually to a Beachwood High School Eli Goldman THE BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY PTO GARAGE SALE graduating senior who has demonstrated significant This scholarship is awarded annually to a senior who SCHOLARSHIP leadership during his or her high school career. It was founded throughout his/her school years has participated in charity, by Harvey and Shirley Friedman and their family in 1998. volunteer, and community service activities, substantially Joshua Danielpour Matthew Friedman Eli Goldman Joel Green Ashaunti Griffin Timothy Ordillas greater than those required for graduation. It was established This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood THE GEVELBER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP in 2002 in his memory by his family. graduating senior who has been outstanding in one of the following: Community service, character and citizenship, Julia Woomer exhibiting enthusiasm for school and community. This scholarship was created in 2011 to recognize a THE PAUL AND KATE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP Beachwood student who has been an athlete that promotes Gal Pinhasi THE BEACHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI leadership during and outside the athletic competition, and This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP has been a team player who puts others before self. High School graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding capabilities in one or more of the following Ryan Muencz THE PAM AND DAN JOHNSTON SCHOLARSHIP areas: 1) visionary thinking 2) entrepreneurial spirit 3) This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior Sanchari Chakrabarti & Sichan Yuh dedication to life-long learning. It was established in 2004 by of Beachwood High School who is the son or daughter of a Kate and Paul Williams. graduate of Beachwood High School. The applicant must This award, established by friends of Pam and Dan in 2001, recognizes their contributions to the Beachwood Schools. It have demonstrated leadership ability; contributed to help THE DR. JERRY S. AND GAIL R. WOLKOFF improve the school and/or community; be a hard working is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School student student; and have demonstrated that he/she is a caring who will be participating in the graduation ceremony, CIVIC AWARD Heather Johnson Sydney Leiken Haleigh McPhillips Ryan Muencz Maya Neyman human being. It was established in 1999 by the Beachwood and experiences challenges over and above the trials and Sydney Leiken & Eli Goldman High School Alumni Association Fund. tribulations facing today’s young adults. The applicant must Established in memory of their parents in 1999 by the Wolkoff have strength and support while confronting struggles with children, this award is given annually to a graduating senior THE BEACHWOOD BOOSTERS ATHLETIC passion and perseverance. He or she must have plans to who has exceeded the requirements for community service ACHIEVEMENT AWARD continue in a program that enhances his/her future. work, who has participated in two or more Beachwood School extra-curricular activities, and who has achieved a Haleigh McPhillips & Kyle Oliver THE ROBERT D. KATES AWARD 2.75 GPA in high school. This award is given to two graduating seniors (one male, Jing-Jing Shen & Matthew Friedman one female) who personify ideals consistent with the THE STEVEN MARK WASSERMAN MEMORIAL Boosters mission of “Promote the growth and success of the This award, established in his memory in 1999, is given Beachwood City Schools Athletics while encouraging school annually to a Beachwood High School graduating senior who SCHOLARSHIP and community spirit.” has shown outstanding leadership within Student Council. Maya Neyman This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood THE CLEVELAND CLINIC HEALTH CAREER THE KAM AND CHIEN LIAO MATH AND NATURAL High School graduating senior who indicates an intention SCHOLARSHIP SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP to pursue a career in television writing and/or film. It was David Novikov established in 1999 by Steven’s parents, Bernard and Florence David Novikov Kyle Oliver Timothy Ordillas Gal Pinhasi Samantha Raiffe Omar Altawam Wasserman, in honor of his creativity and ingenuity as a Established in 2006, this scholarship is awarded annually to a This scholarship, established in 2007 by Dr. and Mrs. Liao, is awarded annually to a Beachwood High School graduating writer and producer for television and motion pictures. graduating senior who has been outstanding in one or more senior who has been outstanding in mathematics or natural of the following areas: academics, community service and sciences, will attend a four year college or university and who THE WHITE AND GOLD SCHOLARSHIP extracurricular activities, and intends to pursue a career in the indicates a desire to pursue a career in the area of Natural FOR BISON PRIDE area of health care. Sciences, Engineering or Mathematics. This student must also Nicole Breger have a 4.0 in core subjects. The White and Gold Scholarship was established in 1999 by the Beachwood Schools Foundation to foster recognition THE JOAN LOBERT SCHOLARSHIP and investment of Beachwood students. This scholarship is Olivia Breger awarded annually to a senior who demonstrated exceptional This scholarship is awarded annually to a Beachwood High Bison Pride in and out of Beachwood High School. School graduating senior who has been outstanding in one or more of the following, and who indicates an intention to pursue a career in the area of: 1) Political Science 2) Jing-Jing Shen Noah Shore Grace Warner Julia Woomer Sichan Yuh Government 3) Public Service. July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 37 Foundation Scholarships By COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS UNITED STATES MILITARY, EXCEL TECC AND OTHER AWARDS High School Department FRIENDS OF THE BEACHWOOD LIBRARY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS GAIL BREWSTER JCWA AWARD OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD FOR Recipient: David Novikov ASSOCIATION COURAGEOUS Recipients: Maya Neyman, Sanchari Chakrabarti, MUSICAL EXCELLENCE Awarded to a senior who demonstrates spirit and STUDENT AWARD Macie Berkley Recipient: Gal Pinhasi dedicated commitment to the work of the JCWA. Recipients: Haleigh McPhillips and Michael Schmidt PETLODGE USA SCHOLARSHIP UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO Recipient: Jolie Eitman SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD THE OCULUS OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC Recipient: Eli Goldman Recipient: Timothy Ordillas ASSOCIATION SCHOLAR ATHLETE JAY HONDA AND VOLKSWAGEN AUTO GROUP AWARD SCHOLARSHIP UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OUTSTANDING SERVICE Recipients: Zihan Shen and Jacob Borison Recipient: Jacob Borison and Brady Safenovitz TO INTROSPECT Noah Shore Jing-Jing Shen Gal Pinhasi DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD Recipient: Haleigh McPhillips and Paul Jacobs Recipient: Grace Warner OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC Career and English & Mathematics BEACHWOOD BAND BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP Technical Education Social Studies Recipient: Abdul-Rashid Elepele ASSOCIATION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE STEM AWARD STUDENT COUNCIL SPIRIT AWARD Recipients: Heidi Maier and Roman Caputo This award is presented to a Beachwood High School senior Recipient: Jing-Jing Shen who will be pursuing music in the future and has completed a Recipient: Heidi Maier and Kyle Oliver scholarship essay pertaining to that. CHAGRIN VALLEY CONFERENCE MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITIONS CLEVELAND TECHNICAL SOCIETY - SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BEACHWOOD FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Eli Goldman (Army ROTC), William Henry SENIOR Recipients: Ashaunti Griffin and SCHOLARSHIP (USMC), Zachary Kudroff (USMC) Recipient: Jing-Jing Shen Spencer Bystrom Outstanding Senior in Science and Math Recipient: Gabriela Covolan Costa This award was established to honor a member of Beachwood High HILLCREST ROTARY AWARD - OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC School’s graduating class who has shown personal commitment CONSTRUCTION TRADES OMEA SOLO & ENSEMBLE CONTEST - ASSOCIATION STATE AWARD to academics, school activities, and community service. Recipient: Paul Jacobs SUPERIOR RATING Recipient: Craig Alexander Abdul-Rashid Elepele Julia Woomer Recipients: Sanchari Chakrabarti, This award is presented to a coach, teacher, Performing Arts Science & World Language KEITH BANKHEAD MEMORIAL AWARD HILLCREST ROTARY AWARD - Heather Johnson, Gal Pinhasi, Zihan Shen, administrator or booster of the school athletic Recipient: Jayson Woodrich ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Julia Woomer program. This award is presented to a student who has excelled in the sport Recipient: Nicole Davis of basketball. OUTSTANDING BAND MEMBER CLEVELAND ASSOCIATION PHI BETA HILLCREST ROTARY AWARD - MARKETING Recipient: Jonathan Slain KAPPA AWARD WENDELL DAVID HAYNES MEMORIAL AWARD Recipient: Roman Caputo Recipient: Jing-Jing Shen Recipient: Sarah Friedman FRIENDS OF BEACHWOOD ORCHESTRA This award is presented to a student who has contributed countless RANDY S. BOROFF BISON AWARD Recipient: Macie Berkley hours in community service. Recipients: Brady Safenovitz and Maya Neyman ARCHIE GRIFFIN CHAGRIN HIGHLANDS ROTARY CLUB AWARD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Recipient: Spencer Bystrom This award recognizes a young man and Joel Green Kathy Miao woman who have served the school with spirit Recipients: Macie Berkley and This award is presented to a student who works hard to maximize Matthew Friedman Technology Visual Arts his or her talent while making substantial contributions to better and enthusiasm. the community.
BARBARA NANCY HOLSTEIN OMNOVA SOLUTIONS PARKER HANNIFIN SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL AWARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Sichan Yuh Recipient: Rihab Ali Recipient: Tyler Murphy Presenter: David Ostro Presenters: Larry and Roger Holstein Presenter: Kimberly Huff
38 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Foundation Scholarships By COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS UNITED STATES MILITARY, EXCEL TECC AND OTHER AWARDS High School Department FRIENDS OF THE BEACHWOOD LIBRARY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS GAIL BREWSTER JCWA AWARD OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD FOR Recipient: David Novikov ASSOCIATION COURAGEOUS Recipients: Maya Neyman, Sanchari Chakrabarti, MUSICAL EXCELLENCE Awarded to a senior who demonstrates spirit and STUDENT AWARD Macie Berkley Recipient: Gal Pinhasi dedicated commitment to the work of the JCWA. Recipients: Haleigh McPhillips and Michael Schmidt PETLODGE USA SCHOLARSHIP UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO Recipient: Jolie Eitman SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD THE OCULUS OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC Recipient: Eli Goldman Recipient: Timothy Ordillas ASSOCIATION SCHOLAR ATHLETE JAY HONDA AND VOLKSWAGEN AUTO GROUP AWARD SCHOLARSHIP UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OUTSTANDING SERVICE Recipients: Zihan Shen and Jacob Borison Recipient: Jacob Borison and Brady Safenovitz TO INTROSPECT Noah Shore Jing-Jing Shen Gal Pinhasi DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD Recipient: Haleigh McPhillips and Paul Jacobs Recipient: Grace Warner OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC Career and English & Mathematics BEACHWOOD BAND BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP Technical Education Social Studies Recipient: Abdul-Rashid Elepele ASSOCIATION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE STEM AWARD STUDENT COUNCIL SPIRIT AWARD Recipients: Heidi Maier and Roman Caputo This award is presented to a Beachwood High School senior Recipient: Jing-Jing Shen who will be pursuing music in the future and has completed a Recipient: Heidi Maier and Kyle Oliver scholarship essay pertaining to that. CHAGRIN VALLEY CONFERENCE MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITIONS CLEVELAND TECHNICAL SOCIETY - SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD BEACHWOOD FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Eli Goldman (Army ROTC), William Henry SENIOR Recipients: Ashaunti Griffin and SCHOLARSHIP (USMC), Zachary Kudroff (USMC) Recipient: Jing-Jing Shen Spencer Bystrom Outstanding Senior in Science and Math Recipient: Gabriela Covolan Costa This award was established to honor a member of Beachwood High HILLCREST ROTARY AWARD - OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC School’s graduating class who has shown personal commitment CONSTRUCTION TRADES OMEA SOLO & ENSEMBLE CONTEST - ASSOCIATION STATE AWARD to academics, school activities, and community service. Recipient: Paul Jacobs SUPERIOR RATING Recipient: Craig Alexander Abdul-Rashid Elepele Julia Woomer Recipients: Sanchari Chakrabarti, This award is presented to a coach, teacher, Performing Arts Science & World Language KEITH BANKHEAD MEMORIAL AWARD HILLCREST ROTARY AWARD - Heather Johnson, Gal Pinhasi, Zihan Shen, administrator or booster of the school athletic Recipient: Jayson Woodrich ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Julia Woomer program. This award is presented to a student who has excelled in the sport Recipient: Nicole Davis of basketball. OUTSTANDING BAND MEMBER CLEVELAND ASSOCIATION PHI BETA HILLCREST ROTARY AWARD - MARKETING Recipient: Jonathan Slain KAPPA AWARD WENDELL DAVID HAYNES MEMORIAL AWARD Recipient: Roman Caputo Recipient: Jing-Jing Shen Recipient: Sarah Friedman FRIENDS OF BEACHWOOD ORCHESTRA This award is presented to a student who has contributed countless RANDY S. BOROFF BISON AWARD Recipient: Macie Berkley hours in community service. Recipients: Brady Safenovitz and Maya Neyman ARCHIE GRIFFIN CHAGRIN HIGHLANDS ROTARY CLUB AWARD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Recipient: Spencer Bystrom This award recognizes a young man and Joel Green Kathy Miao woman who have served the school with spirit Recipients: Macie Berkley and This award is presented to a student who works hard to maximize Matthew Friedman Technology Visual Arts his or her talent while making substantial contributions to better and enthusiasm. the community.
BARBARA NANCY HOLSTEIN OMNOVA SOLUTIONS PARKER HANNIFIN SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL AWARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Sichan Yuh Recipient: Rihab Ali Recipient: Tyler Murphy Presenter: David Ostro Presenters: Larry and Roger Holstein Presenter: Kimberly Huff
July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 39 BEACHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2019 College Decisions
NAME COLLEGE NAME COLLEGE NAME COLLEGE NAME COLLEGE Rihab Zahra Ali John Carroll University Zachary Nathaniel Kudroff Military Matthew Lee Hardy The Ohio State University at Newark Ethan David Solomon Ohio University Omar Altawam The Ohio State University at Newark Sydney Erin Leikin The Ohio State University Zachary Isaac Carno Harf University of Cincinnati Naomi Hannah Sternberg Make-up Designory - New York Ofek Avisar Woodbury University Jin Liang The Ohio State University Andrew Heath Undecided Madonna Ellen Stewart Coppin State University Samuel Jacob Babbush University of Kentucky Bowen Liu Undecided Kathy Miao The Ohio State University Sir Lloyd Clifford Taylor The Ohio State University at Newark Tay’lor Alexandria Sarah Rebecca Baskin Gap Year in Israel Seminary Ursuline College Jimmie Mitchell Ohio University Jordin Monet Thomas University of Toledo Lumpkin Talya Sara Berenholz Israel University of Illinois at Urbana- Ryan Harris Muencz Samuel Ethan Thomas Cleveland State University Maxwell T. Luxenburg Cleveland State University Champaign Macie Sherize Berkley University of Pittsburgh Grace Catherine Warner Kent State University Aryan Mahajan Indiana University at Bloomington Tyler Donovan Murphy Kent State University Joshua Durand Bishop The Ohio State University at Newark Antoine Robert Whitsett Kent State University Heidi Lin Maier The Ohio State University Scott James Newkirk Miami University, Oxford Jacob Adam Borison The Ohio State University Jayson Marcus Woodrich Undecided University of Illinois at Urbana- Jonathan Scott Marks Manny M. Newmark Gap Year in Israel Najla Rebekah Sarah Bray Missouri State University Champaign Julia Rose Woomer University of Southern California Maya Sophia Neyman The Ohio State University Olivia Claire Breger The Ohio State University Marcel Matuschek Jacobs University Sichan Yuh The Ohio State University Nam Hoang Nguyen Undecided Nicole Rose Breger Kent State University Patrick Cole McCourt Robert Morris University David Andrew Yurkovskiy Undecided David Novikov The Ohio State University The Ohio State University at Clayton J. Brown Haleigh Claire McPhillips Capital University Shelli Zamir Undecided Mansfield Kyle Montgomery Oliver Bowling Green State University Madison Paige Pennsylvania State University Alvin Zhang The Ohio State University at Newark Nathan Burke The Ohio State University McShepard Timothy Azarcon Ordillas University of Dayton Xinyi Zheng Undecided Azariah Grace Burkette Florida Atlantic University Cassidy Rae Crosby Indiana University at Bloomington Sreyas Shibu Pillai The Ohio State University Zoe Rachel Zilbert University of Cincinnati Joshua Benjamin Thomas Joseph Byrne John Carroll University Case Western Reserve University Gal Pinhasi The Ohio State University Danielpour Dasianae Marie Byrse The Ohio State University at Newark Joy Alexandra Rabne Ohio University Nicole Imani Davis Undecided Spencer E. Bystrom The George Washington University Samantha Rebekah Raiffe University of Cincinnati Sanford Lee Davis III Undecided Roman Dominic Caputo The Ohio State University Anthony Trevon Rose Undecided Orly Lynn Einhorn Washington University in St. Louis Sanchari Chakrabarti The Ohio State University Yotam Michael Roth Washington University in St. Louis Jolie Raine Eitman Otterbein University Julia Hannah Charnas The Ohio State University Rena Simone Rush Undecided Abdul-Rashid Abdul- Xavier University of Louisiana Zachary Parker Chylla Indiana University at Bloomington Majid Elepele Brady Noah Safenovitz DePaul University Gabriela Covolan Costa Undecided Tobias Chance Evans The Ohio State University at Newark Mariah Alyse Sanders Undecided William Stephen Henry Military Jvian Lynn Ferguson Northwestern University Michael Allen Schmidt University of Cincinnati Haley L. Hersh Allegheny College Kfir Tzui Flank Boston University Drew Benjamin Schnee University of South Carolina Tiana Shanae George-Ann Cuyahoga Community College Zoe Elena Flate Kent State University Jordan David Schultz Cleveland State University Hewitt Eliza Ann Dore Fowles Saint Mary’s University Jonah Aaron Shapera Unity College Timera Shanon Georgia Employed Hewitt Matthew Jared Friedman Arizona State University Jing-Jing Shen Harvard University Paul B. Jacobs University of Cincinnati Sarah Elizabeth Friedman Notre Dame College of Ohio Zihan Shen University of California, Los Angeles Ryan Andrew Jaffe Ohio University Tara Jude Gallaugher Gettysburg College Noah Harrison Shore Pennsylvania State University Christopher Antonio Jeff Tennessee State University Colin Reid Glosser Notre Dame College of Ohio Spencer Raff Shroge The Ohio State University Thomas A. Jennings- Lakeland Community College Eli E. Goldman University of Maryland Alex Jacob Shupp Savannah College of Art and Design Sanders Eva Yael Goldstein Temple University Noah Gabriel Simon University of Miami Heather Sharee Johnson The University of Akron Jermani Mack Golphin Undecided Jonathan Judah Slain Cuyahoga Community College Devin Jvon Johnson Lakeland Community College Joel Terry Green University of Missouri, Columbia Dani La’Nice Smith The Ohio State University at Newark Jordyn Rose Kaplan University of Kansas Ashaunti Lolita Griffin Undecided Prestige Lee Smith Tiffin University Maor S. Keren Cleveland State University Allon Gregory Hardin Ohio University AJ Solomon Ohio Technical College 40 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 As reported by June 12, 2019 BEACHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2019 College Decisions
NAME COLLEGE NAME COLLEGE NAME COLLEGE NAME COLLEGE Rihab Zahra Ali John Carroll University Zachary Nathaniel Kudroff Military Matthew Lee Hardy The Ohio State University at Newark Ethan David Solomon Ohio University Omar Altawam The Ohio State University at Newark Sydney Erin Leikin The Ohio State University Zachary Isaac Carno Harf University of Cincinnati Naomi Hannah Sternberg Make-up Designory - New York Ofek Avisar Woodbury University Jin Liang The Ohio State University Andrew Heath Undecided Madonna Ellen Stewart Coppin State University Samuel Jacob Babbush University of Kentucky Bowen Liu Undecided Kathy Miao The Ohio State University Sir Lloyd Clifford Taylor The Ohio State University at Newark Tay’lor Alexandria Sarah Rebecca Baskin Gap Year in Israel Seminary Ursuline College Jimmie Mitchell Ohio University Jordin Monet Thomas University of Toledo Lumpkin Talya Sara Berenholz Israel University of Illinois at Urbana- Ryan Harris Muencz Samuel Ethan Thomas Cleveland State University Maxwell T. Luxenburg Cleveland State University Champaign Macie Sherize Berkley University of Pittsburgh Grace Catherine Warner Kent State University Aryan Mahajan Indiana University at Bloomington Tyler Donovan Murphy Kent State University Joshua Durand Bishop The Ohio State University at Newark Antoine Robert Whitsett Kent State University Heidi Lin Maier The Ohio State University Scott James Newkirk Miami University, Oxford Jacob Adam Borison The Ohio State University Jayson Marcus Woodrich Undecided University of Illinois at Urbana- Jonathan Scott Marks Manny M. Newmark Gap Year in Israel Najla Rebekah Sarah Bray Missouri State University Champaign Julia Rose Woomer University of Southern California Maya Sophia Neyman The Ohio State University Olivia Claire Breger The Ohio State University Marcel Matuschek Jacobs University Sichan Yuh The Ohio State University Nam Hoang Nguyen Undecided Nicole Rose Breger Kent State University Patrick Cole McCourt Robert Morris University David Andrew Yurkovskiy Undecided David Novikov The Ohio State University The Ohio State University at Clayton J. Brown Haleigh Claire McPhillips Capital University Shelli Zamir Undecided Mansfield Kyle Montgomery Oliver Bowling Green State University Madison Paige Pennsylvania State University Alvin Zhang The Ohio State University at Newark Nathan Burke The Ohio State University McShepard Timothy Azarcon Ordillas University of Dayton Xinyi Zheng Undecided Azariah Grace Burkette Florida Atlantic University Cassidy Rae Crosby Indiana University at Bloomington Sreyas Shibu Pillai The Ohio State University Zoe Rachel Zilbert University of Cincinnati Joshua Benjamin Thomas Joseph Byrne John Carroll University Case Western Reserve University Gal Pinhasi The Ohio State University Danielpour Dasianae Marie Byrse The Ohio State University at Newark Joy Alexandra Rabne Ohio University Nicole Imani Davis Undecided Spencer E. Bystrom The George Washington University Samantha Rebekah Raiffe University of Cincinnati Sanford Lee Davis III Undecided Roman Dominic Caputo The Ohio State University Anthony Trevon Rose Undecided Orly Lynn Einhorn Washington University in St. Louis Sanchari Chakrabarti The Ohio State University Yotam Michael Roth Washington University in St. Louis Jolie Raine Eitman Otterbein University Julia Hannah Charnas The Ohio State University Rena Simone Rush Undecided Abdul-Rashid Abdul- Xavier University of Louisiana Zachary Parker Chylla Indiana University at Bloomington Majid Elepele Brady Noah Safenovitz DePaul University Gabriela Covolan Costa Undecided Tobias Chance Evans The Ohio State University at Newark Mariah Alyse Sanders Undecided William Stephen Henry Military Jvian Lynn Ferguson Northwestern University Michael Allen Schmidt University of Cincinnati Haley L. Hersh Allegheny College Kfir Tzui Flank Boston University Drew Benjamin Schnee University of South Carolina Tiana Shanae George-Ann Cuyahoga Community College Zoe Elena Flate Kent State University Jordan David Schultz Cleveland State University Hewitt Eliza Ann Dore Fowles Saint Mary’s University Jonah Aaron Shapera Unity College Timera Shanon Georgia Employed Hewitt Matthew Jared Friedman Arizona State University Jing-Jing Shen Harvard University Paul B. Jacobs University of Cincinnati Sarah Elizabeth Friedman Notre Dame College of Ohio Zihan Shen University of California, Los Angeles Ryan Andrew Jaffe Ohio University Tara Jude Gallaugher Gettysburg College Noah Harrison Shore Pennsylvania State University Christopher Antonio Jeff Tennessee State University Colin Reid Glosser Notre Dame College of Ohio Spencer Raff Shroge The Ohio State University Thomas A. Jennings- Lakeland Community College Eli E. Goldman University of Maryland Alex Jacob Shupp Savannah College of Art and Design Sanders Eva Yael Goldstein Temple University Noah Gabriel Simon University of Miami Heather Sharee Johnson The University of Akron Jermani Mack Golphin Undecided Jonathan Judah Slain Cuyahoga Community College Devin Jvon Johnson Lakeland Community College Joel Terry Green University of Missouri, Columbia Dani La’Nice Smith The Ohio State University at Newark Jordyn Rose Kaplan University of Kansas Ashaunti Lolita Griffin Undecided Prestige Lee Smith Tiffin University Maor S. Keren Cleveland State University Allon Gregory Hardin Ohio University AJ Solomon Ohio Technical College July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 41 As reported by June 12, 2019 Congratulations BHS Class of 2019!
n Sunday, May 26, Beachwood High School held its Class of 2019 graduation ceremony at Severance Hall. Pomp and Circumstance was led by Mr. David Luddington and the Beachwood OHigh School Band, followed by the Star Spangled Banner, led by Azariah Burkette. Mr. Tony M. Srithai, Beachwood Liang, Kathy Miao, Maya Neyman, Additional congratulations Jamie Elwell presented the High School principal, then David Novikov, Jing-Jing Shen, to National Merit Commended greeting, followed by Jing- recognized magna cum laude Zihan Shen, Spencer Shroge, Scholars Jing-Jing Shen and Jing Shen’s speech, “Last graduates. Congratulations to ulia Woomer, Sichan Yuh and Sichan Yuh. Announcement of 2019,” Sarah Baskin, Jacob Borison, Jin Xinyi Zheng. Board of Education member as follows:
Attention world! This class Beachwood has guided us A special shout out goes out With our nascent, ever-growing is off to do incredible things. to find our own voices, amplify to everyone who helped elevate voices that we’ve strengthened Our birthdays in 2000 and 2001 them, and harness them. When us to where we are today, for we and augmented over the ushered in the beginning of a we engaged in intense debates know that there is an invaluable past four years, we will find new millennium, and we are the in government class and learned chorus that is cheering each of podiums and platforms, grab generation that will continue to how to speak up for our beliefs; our individual voices on – moms, the microphones, and step up surprise those around us with all and when we raised our voices dads, families, teachers, mentors, to take initiative, speak up and that we can do. It’s not exactly and tried out various accents coaches, friends, neighbors, speak out for what we believe High School Musical, but we to deliver age-old lines from and more. As proud members and wish to see around us, and surely are “the start of something Shakespeare classics in English, of the Beachwood family, we’ve take the lead in transforming new.” And this is only the start. we discovered how to bring all engaged in this friendly ideas into outcomes. We shall stories to life. Whether we asked karaoke session. We’ve taken become the next greatest The last decade spent in our teachers questions during turns singing solos, listened to versions of whatever we aspire Beachwood sped by. I remember academies, debated with friends and appreciated the voices of to be: musicians and scientists, entering preschool in Fairmount on how to titrate in chemistry, others, and overall, have become politicians and writers, business with so many energetic new voiced our views during a so close. Our individual voices leaders and activists, innovators friends; I remember cherishing discussion on gun violence, are unique and distinct, and yet and change makers. being the smallest grade in the sang our hearts out during when combined together, the district, and also the most closely White & Gold, or cheered loudly textured chorus is immensely So, attention Class of 2019! knit when we were at Hilltop; and led the Bison Beat during powerful and resounding, as The future is full of possibilities and, I remember circulating all of football games, each one of us powerful and resounding as our and open mikes awaiting our those Bison Strong memes during has discovered the power within potential. voices and anticipating our our days at BHS. Yet, no matter our voice and how to optimize presence. when we joined the Beachwood it. I definitely found my voice – Whatever comes next in our family, I think we can all agree literally – with the Beachwood timelines, in the next four years “We’re soaring, flying. There’s that the spirit, unity, and love in PA system, projecting it daily for and beyond, I know we are not a star in heaven we can’t our community of Beachwood morning announcements and going to set out and improve reach,” they sang back in High has always been a constant. this last announcement, now. the lives and places around us. School Musical 1. And I agree.
42 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Thank you Beachwood. Maya Neyman, Heidi Maier, That’s all for today. These might Gabriela Costa, and Gal Pinhasi be the last announcements I then presented the class gift, deliver to you, Class of 2019, a memorial garden for current but they’re definitely not the and former students, as well as last announcements we’ll hear the BHS teacher who recently about all of you and all of what passed; followed by Certifica- you will come to do. Cheers to tion of the Class of the 2019 today, to 2019, to all of you! by Tony M. Srithai, principal; Presentation of the Class of 2019 by Dr. Robert P. Hardis, superintendent; and Accep- tance of the Class of 2019 by Yet, no matter when we Beachwood Board of Education president Dr. Brian Weiss. joined the Beachwood Conferring of Diplomas was family, I think we can led by Beachwood Board of Ed- Warner, with accompaniment all agree that the ucation members Brian Weiss, by Darlene Haight. Maria Bennett, Jamie Elwell, Finally, Turning of the Tassel spirit, unity, and love and Joshua Mintz. was led by Maya Neyman, in our community of The Alma Mater was led followed by the Recessional, Beachwood has always by Talya Berenholz, Azariah “Bridgeview Overture,” led by Burkette, Tara Gallaugher, Mr. David Luddington and the been a constant. Jonathan Slain, and Grace Beachwood High School Band.
Congratulations to all!
Pictured clockwise from top left:
Beachwood Board of Education member Jamie Elwell delivers a greeting; Jing-Jing Shen delivers the speech “Last Announcement of 2019”; Heidi Maier, Maya Neyman, Gabriela Costa, and Gal Pinhasi present the class gift; and Beachwood Board of Education president Brian Weiss presents Madonna Stewart her diploma.
July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 43 Face-to-Face Holocaust Education Program The opportunity to interact face- and Louise Freilich Day to-face with a Holocaust survivor, n an age where one-third of Americans do not believe that six- liberator, or a child of survivors million Jews perished in the Holocaust and where anti-Semitic is more effective than passively Iattacks are increasing worldwide, Holocaust education is more viewing videos or reading books important than ever before. about the subject.
The Face-to-Face Holocaust Education The City of Beachwood recently hon- Program, directed by Louise Freilich for the past ored the Face-to-Face Holocaust Education 16 years, has served more than 55,000 middle Program on 25 years of instilling a sense of school and high school students since 1994 personal responsibility against anti-Semi- with a developmentally-appropriate Holocaust tism and recognizes retiring director Louise learning experience. The opportunity to Freilich for her commitment to tolerance and interact face-to-face with a Holocaust survivor, moral development in the school children liberator, or a child of survivors is more effective that the program has served. than passively viewing videos or reading books In recognition of this program and Louise, about the subject. Mayor Martin S. Horwitz and City Council pro- Face to Face was acquired by the Kol claimed Sunday, May 19, 2019 as Face-to-Face Israel Foundation earlier this year, and the Holocaust Education Program and Director program remains at Congregation Shaarey Louise Freilich Day in the City of Beachwood. Tikvah, which often provides students with Louise and the Face-to-face Holocaust a first-time experience to visit a synagogue Education Program also received letters and learn about Judaism. Marianne Lax is the of congratulations from Senator Sherrod Louise Freilich receives the City of new director of education for Kol Israel and Brown, Supreme Court Justice Elana Kagan, Beachwood proclamation from Jeff Kaplan, Face to Face. and Governor Mike DeWine. Face to Face volunteer and docent. Details make the Difference! A DESIGN, BUILD & MAINTENANCE CO.
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hanks to Jeopardy host Alex Trebek’s openness about his illness, pancreatic cancer is probably now the most well-known pancreas disease. What most people may not know is that there also Tare non-cancerous conditions that affect the pancreas and significantly impact people’s lives.
By Dr. Brooke Glessing, University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute at UH Ahuja Medical Center
Doctors in the University Be Aware of Symptoms Team Approach to Treatment pancreas that leads to diabetes Hospitals Digestive Health Symptoms of pancreatitis When a patient comes in with and EPI, exocrine pancreatic Institute at UH Ahuja Medical include: symptoms that indicate possible insufficiency. They may need to Center specialize in diagnosing • Severe abdominal pain that pancreatitis, we begin with an go on insulin for diabetes and and treating all types of diseases may spread to the back or evaluation of those symptoms supplemental pancreatic enzymes related to the digestive tract, chest and worsen after eating and the patient’s medical history. for the EPI. To help them manage including the pancreas. In addition • Rapid heart rate To confirm the diagnosis and their disease, our dietitian will to gastroenterologists (digestive • Unexplained fever evaluate the condition of the educate them about eating small, disease doctors), our team • Swelling, soreness or pancreas, we order specific lab high-protein, low-fat meals. includes nutritionists, surgeons, tenderness in the upper tests and sometimes imaging by Although pancreatitis can be radiologists and pharmacists. abdomen ultrasound or CT scan. serious, most patients with acute • Fluid buildup in the abdomen Based on the patient’s pancreatitis recover completely. Pancreas Problems • Lowered blood pressure symptoms, medical history Those with chronic pancreatitis The pancreas is a gland located • Yellowing of the skin and eyes and test results, we develop can manage their disease behind the stomach, in the middle (jaundice) an individualized treatment effectively and enjoy a good to left side of the abdomen. It • Persistent nausea and plan with the goal of resting quality of life if they comply with produces the enzymes that help vomiting not related to flu the pancreas so it can heal. their treatment plan. digest food and also makes the We include patient education hormones insulin and glucagon that The symptoms of pancreatitis about a healthy diet and control the body’s blood sugar level. may look like other health avoiding tobacco and alcohol The symptoms of Pancreatitis is one of the most problems. That’s why it’s important as an important element of the common pancreatic diseases. It to see a digestive health specialist if treatment plan. pancreatitis may look like is inflammation or swelling of you have any of these symptoms. Whether the attack is acute other health problems. the pancreas caused by digestive or chronic, typically the patient That’s why it’s important enzymes attacking the gland. Common Causes is hospitalized for a few days Pancreatitis can occur in both The most common cause of for treatment with IV fluids and to see a digestive health men and women. pancreatitis in the United States pain medicine. A low fat diet specialist if you have any of Pancreatitis can occur suddenly is alcohol abuse. and optimization of nutrition these symptoms. (acute) or be a chronic condition. Gallstones that block the is an important element in Either can be serious and lead to pancreatic duct, injury or trauma the treatment plan as it allows complications or death. Chronic to the stomach or pancreas, the pancreas to rest and heal For more information about pancreatitis causes permanent high levels of fats (triglycerides) appropriately. pancreatitis visit UHhospitals. damage to the gland and can or calcium in the blood, certain We often refer patients with org/digestivehealth. To make an cause the pancreas to cease medicines and infections, chronic pancreatitis to our appointment with Dr. Glessing production of enzymes and and tumors also can cause Pancreas Clinic for long-term call 216-593-1305. UH Ahuja insulin, leading to diabetes. It also pancreatitis. Cigarette smoking management. These patients may Medical Center is located at 3999 can lead to pancreatic cancer. is another common cause. develop chronic scarring of the Richmond Rd., Beachwood.
July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 45 Brain Teaser Where Else Would He Be? hey say true love is not in the number of kisses, but in the “fire” that Answer lingers long after the kiss is over. Jane and Ron Grossman’s first kiss (From page 27) Tignited a childhood romance that simply never ended — it was true love. They met in 7th grade and they say the years passed quickly.
“I knew she was the right person,” Ron says. They created a beautiful life, had children, worked, retired, and now, to- gether, they are coping with life’s inconveniences, big and small. Both are now 86 years old. Today, Jane is resting in a re- cliner at Menorah Park, and Ron In 2012, researchers from is less than four feet away from the University of Sydney used her. They are both enjoying an this puzzle to test creative after-lunch ice cream bar. Ron is problem solving in a “flow almost always within four feet of state” – a state of heightened Jane, and it’s no surprise for Jane focus. In a control group, no to see his warm smile and loving Jane and Ron Grossman one was able to solve the eyes when she awakens from a 9-dot problem. However, 40% nap or returns to her room after her accomplishments. “She Having a loved one nearby of participants who were in- an appointment. Ron travels landed a job at a fancy bank in who visits often is a very duced into a flow state using back and forth from home to Beverly Hills. I was very proud of healthy anecdote to feelings magnetic stimulation found spend as much time with Jane as her,” Ron insists. “She was a little of isolation or sadness when the solution! possible. She’s been at Menorah kid back then and she is still a health issues arise, and love For more information, Park since September. little kid!” increases healing energy! contact the Menorah Park After 64 years of marriage, Jane “Thank you!” she replies “When Ron is near, I feel Center 4 Brain Health at says, “Where else would he be!” to him. Jane later worked better, stronger and happier,” www.menorahpark.org. Ron smiles in agreement. Each from home selling magazine Jane said. “Our hearts beat as can finish the other’s sentences. subscriptions so she could be one in a timeless love story that Ron shares pictures of their with the family. never wanes.” Beachwood granddaughter, grandson and “Ron helped a lot,” Jane recalls. great grandkids with Jane, from The two always spent a lot of Women 4 his iPhone. The two reminisce time together. They would go Peace about their courting days, which to baseball games, Cain Park, began early with dancing school museums, concerts, and of Health Benefits The Beachwood Women 4 and Ron walking her home course, family time was always a Peace knitting group meets after a party — they were 11. priority. of True Love the first Friday of every month They talk about their wedding, Ron worked for SYSCO foods True love has many health at the Beachwood Library which Jane says had to compete before retiring. Until recently, benefits, including from 10 – 11:30 am. The with a Browns’ championship he volunteered for SCORE, and less depression, next meetings are July 5 and game, because many of their he helped seniors with taxes for less substance abuse, August 12. guests were affiliated with the AARP. But now, he’s cut back on fewer doctors’ visits, Yarn, needles, and Browns; and of raising four his volunteering to be with Jane lower blood pressure, instructions are available at small children, about which because together is where they less anxiety, each meeting. The group Jane says Ron was very helpful are, no matter where they are. fewer complaints, is currently working on and supportive. Jane and Ron Jane says it keeps her spirits better stress-management skills, red, white and blue lap have three sons (two are twins), up and Ron says there’s nowhere fewer colds, afghans for veterans. New and one daughter – three in else he’d rather be, which brings faster healing, and happiness. and experienced knitters Cleveland and one in Chicago. us back to now. Ron and Jane So, when you visit your loved one are welcome! For more The couple lived in California continue to see the glass as being often and spend quality time information, contact Iris when Ron was in the army. Jane half full as they seek the hidden together, you will both November at 216.831.2646 or got a job at a bank. “I was a gems at Menorah Park, which he reap the benefits! [email protected]. wife…” Jane says, downplaying calls their best-kept secrets.
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July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 47 Jewish Teens Grant $47,000 for Community Needs hirty nine Jewish high school juniors and seniors representing public and private high schools across Cleveland have come together to recommend grants totaling $47,000 to 13 Torganizations for crucial programs in the Jewish and general community through the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s 2018-2019 Maurice Saltzman Youth Panel.
Saltzman Youth Panel was experience it,” said Lena Leland, a provide a safe space for residents Beachwood participants established in 1998 through Beachwood High School junior, with disabilities to engage in included Andrew Caplan, Brian a generous gift from the during a personal reflection at food preparation and increase Caplan, Sarah Jane Fullerton, late Shirley Saltzman and the panel’s final reception before independence; and $2,500 Yonatan Ginsburg, Lena Leland, her family, in memory of the the board meeting. “Participating to Family Promise of Greater Noa Lifschutz, Parker Gill, Carly late Maurice Saltzman. The in Saltzman Youth Panel changed Cleveland for Pack N' Plays and Petti, Atara Pollack, Dov Ratner, program perpetuates the goals the idea of helplessness for me. bedding for homeless children. Noah Simon, Elijah Soclof and of Maurice, a past board chair Surrounded by 38 young people Prior to the board of trustees Matthew Young. of the Federation who cared so passionate about helping meeting, panel members and deeply about educating the next others, so passionate about their families gathered for a Surrounded by 38 young generation of Jewish community making a difference, it helped reception to celebrate their leadership. Each year, a new me remember that the feeling accomplishments. Federation people so passionate Saltzman Youth Panel allocates of helplessness is just that – a president Erika B. Rudin-Luria about helping others, so up to $50,000 to worthy feeling. None of us are helpless – congratulated the group on their passionate about making organizations – 85% of which we can all make a change.” successful collaboration and is awarded to programs that Among the grants were: philanthropic spirit. Panelists a difference, it helped serve the Jewish community. $6,000 to the Cleveland Hillel commented on how much me remember that the The other 15% is awarded to Foundation for an Interfaith they learned about community feeling of helplessness is non-profit programs that serve Shabbat of Remembrance to needs, evaluation of grant the general community. Through offer Case Western Reserve proposals, and the struggle to just that – a feeling. None this experience, the participants University students of all faiths prioritize needs when resources of us are helpless – we learn about the philanthropic an opportunity to engage are limited. can all make a change.” process and how to respond to with local Holocaust survivors Panel members, selected community needs. in an intimate and informal through a competitive Panelists Carly Petti and environment; $4,000 to the application process, met seven ~ Lena Leland Danny Ecker presented the Jewish Agency for Israel for times throughout the school panel’s recommendations to the Aliyah of Rescue for Children year. They created a Request Federation’s Board of Trustees on to bring children from around for Proposals, reviewed grant To nominate a rising high May 30, 2019. Recommendations the world who are living in applications, learned about school junior or senior for the from the panel were unanimous- grave danger to safety in consensus decision making and, 2019-2020 Saltzman Youth ly approved by the board. Israel; $3,000 to Jewish Family in the end, had a tremendous Panel, please contact Rebecca “Not only did I get to Service Association to upgrade impact on programs and Sattin at [email protected] understand what philanthropy an outdated kitchen in one organizations which improve the or 216.593.2873. Application truly means, I was able to of JFSA's residential homes to lives of others. deadline is September 5, 2019.
From left: Parker Gill; Lena Leland (center) with her parents, Eva Allen and Tom Leland; and Carly Petti (center) with her parents, Marla and Craig.
48 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Jewish Federation’s Cleveland Israel Arts Connection Events
Gallery Open House: “Growth & Change” Roe Green Gallery in the Jewish Federation of Cleveland Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building 25701 Science Park Drive, Beachwood Sunday, July 14 • 1 – 3 pm • Docent Talk: 1: 30 pm We can all be Tuesday, May 21 • 6 – 8 pm • Docent Talk: 7 pm
Sigalit Landau, an nature of being human. It looks international award-winning to the diversity of Sigalit’s artistic COMMUNITY Israeli artist, will present career and offers connections “Growth & Change” at the Jewish between people and places Federation of Cleveland’s Roe across time, space, culture, and Green Gallery. Sigalit works faith. Presented by the Jewish HEROES with Yotam From, her artistic Federation's Cleveland Israel Arts SUN, JULY 14, 1:30 – 3PM partner and partner in life, and Connection. is best known for using salt For more information, from the Dead Sea to create her visit www.jewishcleveland. artwork. This exhibit presents org or contact Joyce Lisiewski a group of works that explore at [email protected] or powerful metaphors about the 216.593.2845.
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July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 49 How I Caught the Genealogy “Bug” – It All Started with Four Precious Words By Stewart Hoicowitz
of my grandfather who lost his t is estimated that close to 1,000 people will converge on Cleveland entire family in the Holocaust. from across the country and other continents to attend the 39th After spending time in a displaced Annual Conference of the International Association of Jewish persons camp in Bavaria, he made I Aliyah to Israel in 1948, remarried, Genealogical Societies, July 28, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, and raised three sons. located at 100 Lakeside Avenue East. What they all have in common Prior to our departure for Israel is a desire to learn more about their family histories and how their in 2008, I was able to locate his destinies were shaped by ancestors who left distant lands to pursue sons who lived outside Tel Aviv their own American dream. and let them know of our plans. Once we arrived at our hotel along the Mediterranean Sea, I For me, it was a serendipitous thought about the postcard I had Kvedarna prior to the outbreak called my cousin Itsik who, along discovery – something left behind discovered from my maternal of war in June of 1941 – with his brother, Dov, joined us by my grandfather – that started great-grandmother, Sora, to my roughly 300 people. Based on after dinner while other members me on a twenty-year genealogical Papa Meyer in Chicago, dated documented accounts from of our tour group were taking journey. January 8, 1941, and postmarked survivors interviewed after a walk along the beach. Several Looking back, the experience Kvedarna. The sweet and soothing the war, “Chweidaner” Jews, as days later, Itsik and his wife Shoshi of visiting the State of Israel words of a mother speaking to her they were known, lived very would meet us in Jerusalem to on the 60th anniversary of its son on the other side of the world, much like peasants, bringing observe the Sabbath with us. independence in 2008 was a perhaps for the last time, filled my their produce to Memel (now My wife and I felt a special bond dream come true for my wife and mind. At first, I didn’t realize that it Kleipeda) on the Baltic Sea and with Itsik and Shoshi. It felt as me. It was the fourth day of our trip was from my great-grandmother buying and trading their goods though all the shattered pieces and as we headed with our tour because it was written in the with other Lithuanian peasants. of Jewish life – like glass – were group for Yad Vashem, the early Yiddish, language, but once From testimony I read of coming together and making us morning chill made us glad we had translated, it was unmistakably survivors and researchers, my whole. We raised our wine glasses brought light-weight jackets. We clear from the first four words: great-grandmother and her four at dinner and toasted the rebirth knew from talking to friends and “Meine liebe teiere kinder.” remaining children were most of life and family in Israel. family members this visit would be My great-grandmother was likely herded out of their village Like so many others, I was a a somber and moving experience addressing her two oldest sons sometime between July and Au- novice when I started research on but, for me, it was a chance to not and daughter in America as “my gust of 1941 and executed in the my first PC twenty years ago. I am only identify with the indelible beloved dear children.” What forest by gunshot. By the end of amazed at the many resources memories, but to also explore my struck me was that the penman- December, approximately 180,000 are now available online to help Lithuanian heritage. ship was exquisite and it appeared Jews had been massacred by the us learn about our ancestors My most vivid experience was a the writer was trying to convey Nazis and local collaborators. by locating ship manifests, tour of the Valley of Communities as much as possible within the I’m not sure how Papa Meyer naturalization records, and other – a massive two-and-a-half-acre space afforded her on a postcard. learned about the fate of his important historical documents. monument literally dug out of What was so special about this family. I know that he had to There are also opportunities for natural bedrock – where more was that my grandfather kept this be listening to reports coming beginning researchers to receive than 5,000 names of communities correspondence in his possession by radio from overseas and one hour of mentoring, free, with are engraved on stone walls to until his death in 1964. from the reliable news and membership from the Jewish honor Jewish life that had existed If there was any sense of immi- information that came from the Genealogy Society of Cleveland, for hundreds of years, but were nent danger, it was not revealed very large Lithuanian Jewish at a Cuyahoga County Library destroyed during the Holocaust. in the message. This was a mother community in Chicago. branch. For more information For thousands of years, Jews lived lovingly reaching out across the Yet from the ashes of Europe about mentoring opportunities, and thrived in Europe, somehow globe and reassuring her beloved there were members of my grand- email [email protected]. preserving their distinct identify children, wanting nothing more father’s family who survived and For more information on the and culture. The stone monument than that they be blessed with escaped to Israel. While research- IAJGS Conference, go to is a stark reminder of the human health and good fortune. There ing our ancestral town, I stumbled www.iajgs2019.org. toll and how Jewish communities was certainly no hint of any threat on testimony of witnesses to the were literally swallowed up whole or cause for alarm. destruction of the village originally Stewart Hoicowitz is vice by a maddening storm. From my research online, hand-written in Yiddish. It turned president of Programming for As I scanned the names of I learned that there were out that one of the witnesses the Jewish Genealogy Society towns in Hebrew and English, I 65 Jewish families living in was Motel Drogin, a first cousin of Cleveland.
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July 2019 n Beachwood Buzz 51 Who’s Buzzin’ in Beachwood? by Arlene Fine What YOU Do Matters crowd of 622 people filled the Landerhaven ballroom for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s “What You Do Matters” Aluncheon. Speakers included USHMM director Sara Bloomfield and noted Holocaust historian, author, lecturer and educator Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, who spoke about the alarming rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the US and abroad. The USHMM functions as a memorial to the lives lost during the Shoah and provides the interpretation, documentation, and study of its history. The museum offers exhibitions, publications, preservation of material Holocaust survivor Michael Blain, evidence, and annual commemorations among other services. right, with his wife Sylvia Blain
Sharon Koltin and Marilyn Oif Jordan and Michele Kaminsky Alice Rickel Dr. Deborah Lipstadt
Luncheon chairs Cheri and USHMM director Sara Holocaust survivor Roman Frayman is Rob Dubyak Bloomfield flanked by his wife, Elaine Frayman, and Anita Siegal ORT’s Trivia Night crowd of 75 young professionals enjoyed some trivia fun at ORT Ohio’s 7th Annual ANext Gen Trivia Night, at the Winking Lizard on Miles Road. ORT America is the leading fundraising organization for World ORT, whose global educational network, schools, colleges, and international programs propel more than 300,000 students in 35 countries to develop ORT’s Trivia Night first place team, Ari and Hannah Milgrom, Allie careers and lead fulfilling, independent lives. Kneitel, Josh Kramer, David Mayers, and Matthew Kneitel.
52 Beachwood Buzz n July 2019 Play at the J
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Conveniently located in the Kathy Risman Pavilion at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center, our clinic fast-tracks your care with one hassle-free visit – and without multiple appointments or a trip to the ER.
Orthopedic Injury Clinic UH Ahuja Medical Center Orthopedic Injury Clinic Kathy Risman Pavilion 3999 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 210 Beachwood, Ohio 44122
To make an appointment, call 216-545-1505. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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