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Responsibility Theme Resonates at Maimo Arvut — Hebrew for mutual responsibil- ity — “is something broad enough that it’s a wonderful guiding principle in all of our social interactions,” said Benji Hain, director of student life, who leads experiential learning schoolwide. “If experienced properly at grade level, it has a lifelong impact.” After three months, this schoolwide theme-of-the-year program is going very well, said Mr. Hain, who is coordinating the framework and special events and activities. “There has been a lot of excite- ment from the kids, particularly about working together with all divisions of the school. These interactions bring the school together and make it feel very much uni- fied.” Students in the Upper School and Early Childhood Center collaborate to promote Power of Words buttons. Children from “Learning about a middah or a critical the ECC taught the rest of the school about the importance of speech in achieving arvut. piece of Jewish life can make an impres- several years, served as an experiential to be amazing. They really stepped up and sion. But not in the same way a theme learning volunteer in Ra’anana schools they enjoyed ‘teaching’ the idea of arvut in which permeates all the parts of the stu- before joining the middle school admin- the school. It ended up as Power of Words dents' experiences throughout the year istration at Salanter Academy Riverdale Day, where they had special roles,” Mr. can,” observed Rabbi Dov Huff, Middle and (SAR) in the Bronx to oversee major Hain said. Upper School Judaic studies principal. Mr. events. He directed several theme-of- Next to take up the mantle of arvut ambas- Hain agreed: “There has been a lot of good the-year campaigns, including one on sadorship were Grades 3-5, addressing feedback and the kids, I think, have been shemittah that had a strong environmental arvut in the kehillah. “Students know feeling empowered.” component. and talk about arvut,” said Rabbi David Mr. Hain, who practiced law in for At an introductory Maimonides school- Saltzman, Elementary School principal. wide assembly in the fall, the theme of “They are familiar with the concept and arvut was divided into four parts. “At dif- have enjoyed the programs and the learn- ferent points of the year, different grades ing — especially the videos and song.” In This Issue: are the ambassadors for different ele- The next category will be kol Yisrael are- ments of the theme of the year,” Mr. Hain vim zeh lazeh — arvut among the Jewish Faculty Profile...... 2 explained. “For each one of these subunits, people — to be presented by the Upper there will be a couple of elements — a School. The final phase will be mutual Student Ambassadors...... 3 dramatic element and the ambassadorship responsibility worldwide, the Middle element. The students will brand it and go Yom Chesed...... 4, 5 School’s specialty. from grade to grade explaining about their Mr. Hain said the overall goal of the Class Notes...... 6, 7 subtheme and what they’ve learned. They theme-of-the-year program is “to provide also will be doing a particular project.” schoolwide experiential learning. The best Writing Laboratory...... 7 The youngest cohort, early education way to learn middot is through model- through second grade, has been address- ing and intense study, and another News Briefs...... 8 ing arvut in the school. “We weren’t sure effective way is experiential. You do it with about the youngest, but they turned out continued on page 7 1 There aren’t many Maimonides School ing a competitive element, including faculty profile teachers who get to experience times, to Mr. D’s reservoir run. The two individual students’ growth, develop- still discuss their plans and bounce ment and change as they move ideas around every day. Deborah Caban through the grades. Like any academic discipline, physi- Deb Caban, girls’ physical education cal education is constantly changing teacher for more than 23 years, not and updating. Mrs. Caban uses several only enjoys that unique perspective resources for discovering new games but also is teaching several girls who — or variations on old ones. “The represent her second Maimonides Internet is fantastic,” she said. “I have generation. “Tova Katz, Dina Pittel, had students who came from other Leah Lamport, Israela Levine — they schools or camps give me new ideas. were all former students whose chil- There are workshops and clinics that dren I see now.” present different games, as well as “I get to deal with many age groups,” musical accompaniment to various said Mrs. Caban, who teaches boys activities. I’ll often give a new activity and girls in Kindergarten and Grades a try.” 1 and 2 and Middle School girls two Young children still need to learn to sessions per week, as well as Upper run bases as a foundation, Mrs. Caban School girls once weekly. “It’s really said, but the game doesn’t have to nice to see the children develop and be “plain old kickball. It’s always fun mature.” to add nuances to it,” and that could Mrs. Caban grew up in Waltham and include plastic cones or a combina- played high school , bas- tion that incorporates rules from soc- ketball and . At Springfield cer. College, where she originally pur- She said she also has expanded the sued a career as a probation officer, repertoire to keep older students she was a member of the softball interested and active. “Some sessions and teams — indeed, the include Zumba or yoga, and another Basketball Hall of Fame was on the variation of kickball breaks some of Springfield campus, she recalled. Mrs. the rules of the traditional game,” she Caban received her B.S. degree from laughed. Springfield and later earned a master's Students who are on interscholastic of education from the University of teams are exempt from physical edu- at Lowell. cation, Mrs. Caban noted, and that Her pre-Maimonides resume includes provides “opportunities to shine for coaching at two small colleges in students who were sometimes over- Pittsburgh and helping direct a camp whelmed by the experience of the and youth community center for the others. They get to build confidence city’s recreation department; middle in their skills.” She noted that “there’s school coaching and freelance sports- more of an interest in individual writing in the Boston area; and lead- fitness” among the students who ing the intramural sports program aren’t playing on teams. “A lot of kids and coaching softball, basketball and belong to health clubs, or they skate, soccer for four years at Regis College or dance,” she said. “Although our in Weston. Her tenure there included classes are too large to use the M-Cat a year and a half working for former workout room regularly, this winter Celtics great Dave Cowens, who was I'm planning to spend some class time athletic director. to introduce students to the equip- At Maimonides, Mrs. Caban shares ment. We would like to see more girls office space with legendary physical utilize the equipment during their free education teacher Ernie D’Agnelli, time." who began teaching here in 1977. Mrs. Caban and her husband John “The great part of what I did started have twin daughters: Jen, who ran with him,” Mrs. Caban recalled. “He track at Bates College and set a record was a fantastic mentor and had the in the 800, and Sarah, who was a program set up here. I continued with cheerleader at Colgate. Mr. D's format and then integrated my own ideas.” Those ideas included add-

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A group of 2016-17 Upper School student ambassadors poses in Saval Auditorium. Jeffrey Swartz Chairman Emeritus Ambassadors Step Up — and Grow Nathan Katz ’73 Hundreds of volunteers of all ages descended on school occasions — Yom Chesed, Yom Orchim, Head of School Saval Campus for the annual Yom Chesed com- admissions events, programs for donors — but Robin Meyerowitz munity service morning on Dec. 4. And it seemed also represent Maimonides at events in the Early Childhood Director like the student ambassadors were everywhere. greater Jewish community. Frederique Smits About a dozen juniors and seniors greeted vol- School administrators point out that the extra- Director of Institutional Advancement unteers as they approached the building, and curricular activity is a two-way street. The school again when they arrived inside. They pointed out benefits from the ambassadors’ energy and Faun Zarge coat racks, registration tables and name tag sta- poise, while the students take advantage of Director of Strategic Engagement tions. They helped with T-shirt distribution and opportunities to develop important life skills, Chantal Lawrence breakfast preparations. And they never stopped such as leadership and public speaking. Director of Admissions smiling. “We started with four seniors and six juniors, “It has been a great experience — being able to have expanded the program to the entire Upper Mike Rosenberg give back to the school by helping out when I School, and now have 28 student ambassadors,” Editor can,” commented one of them, Hadassah Stanhill Ms. Pulda said. There is also a club of junior Naomi Ribner ’17. “I have been able to see all the amazing work ambassadors in the Elementary School (see Designer that goes on behind the scenes, and it has made related story). MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL me appreciate everything that Maimonides has Michael Gerber, a senior from Providence, said done for me, and given me the opportunity to serving as a student ambassador “helped me Rabbi Dov Huff '00 share this appreciation.” contribute to the community and get closer with Principal, Judaic Studies This is the fifth year of the student ambassador everyone. Community is important to me.” This program. “Its mission is twofold: to showcase year he volunteered to assist during two major Scott Mattoon our wonderful student body and to provide an events, Yom Chesed in December and Yom Principal, General Studies outlet for our students to convey their passion Orchim in the spring. Brian Cohen and enthusiasm for the school,” explained Ellen “I do it to represent the school and to show Associate Principal, Middle School Pulda, development associate, who supervises what it has done for me, why it is important, and ELEMENTARY SCHOOL the ambassadors. “It's very exciting to see how what you can gain from it,” he said. “And I want well this program has been received by our to spread more kindness — that’s what student Rabbi David Saltzman students, as well as by our entire school com- ambassadors do best, showing the different ways Principal munity.” the school helps others.” The students not only volunteer at important Reena Slovin Associate Principal Brener Building Greeters Flourish “When students in Grades 3-5 were asked She noted that the young ambassadors are to select an activity for their Tuesday activ- “using art, writing, role play and exposure to staff Kol Rambam is published quarterly ity period, 11 of them chose to join the first who play a role in marketing and communica- by the Maimonides School Office Elementary School student ambassador pro- tions. We hope to reinforce their love for Maimo of Alumni and Community gram,” said Chantal Lawrence, director of ad- and the ability to articulate this confidently in Relations. missions, who oversees the ambassadors. creative ways.” Comments, questions, and The results are exemplary. “They have enthusias- “It has been inspiring to see how excited they are suggestions should be addressed to: tically engaged in conversations about welcom- to learn more about the history of Maimo and ing visitors and expressing what they love about to provide their observations of what would be Maimonides School Maimo,” Mrs. Lawrence reported. “They have helpful to visitors to our school,” Mrs. Lawrence 34 Philbrick Road Brookline, MA 02445 eagerly created posters and signs to welcome continued. “Public speaking and listening (617) 232-4452 x405 guests and are looking forward to being asked skills are also incorporated. I am thrilled to be [email protected] to welcome adults and new students to school, engaged with this thoughtful and enthusiastic either as greeters or classroom buddies.” group of students.” 3 3 Chesed an Ideal Common Denominator

More than 500 volunteers of all ages began in the shul with a spontaneous the importance of supporting the Lone invested time, energy and creativity on nigun, followed by remarks from Head Soldier Center in Memory of Michael Sunday morning, Dec. 4, in support of of School Naty Katz. He thanked the Levin. Other participants supported more than a dozen service projects that event’s chairs, Risa Gewurz, Stephanie Hope Time Cure, founded by Elisha benefited hundreds of people through- Mishkin, and Alissa Muzin, as well as Galler ’13, which promotes information out the greater community. volunteers, sponsors and staff. Maimonides School’s fourth annual Grade 5 student Chaya Leah Yom Chesed was the biggest yet, Goldberger then asked why acts of lov- drawing participation from across the ingkindness are considered among the spectrum of the school community — pillars of the world, as stated in Pirkei grandparents, parents and students; Avot. Without chesed, she said, “People teachers and graduates; former parents most likely would be selfish. We need and other friends of the school. to take care of other people.” They undertook more than a dozen Mrs. Muzin referred to the founder of service projects, in and out of the Maimonides School, Rabbi Dr. Joseph school. Volunteers prepared food for B. Soloveitchik zt”l, who said chesed Gittel’s Kitchen, gift baskets for first is central to . “All of you have responders and neighbors, and cards united for chesed,” she said, and the of gratitude for men and women in the outcome would be reinforcing Torah IDF. They performed for the elderly, values as well as building friendships. packed donated goods for the needy, “We hope you have a meaningful day raised funds for charities, and spent as you put chesed into action,” she told quality time with the developmentally the volunteers. Students at Midreshet HaRova in Jerusalem, including disabled. Mr. Katz noted that Kenny Wintman ’74 Maimonides alumnae, pose at the first Yom Chesed is the prime sponsor of Yom Chesed, in project in Israel. Scenes from an array of Brookline memory of his beloved parents, Sylvia projects are on Page 5. and Abraham Wintman, z”l. and programs for victims of epilepsy. Mr. Katz also mentioned the first Yom A Yom Chesed video produced by Benji Chesed Israel component. Three 2016 Hain, Middle School director of student graduates learning in Israel this year life, featured a song he wrote that was — Ayelet and Shoshana Ehrenkranz sung by grade 6 students Talya Naggar, and Rebecca Wiener — volunteered Adi Kesler, Dina Nemirovsky, Elke at Pantry Packers in Jerusalem, joined Bentley, Nehara Biala-Mirsky, Gabriella by several of their classmates from Chiquiar-Rabinovich and Tamar Midreshet HaRova. The opportunity Ruderman. The singing was recorded was arranged by Mrs. Gewurz. and mixed by Andrew Malkin, music “We saw two videos of the process that teacher. The video showcased the day’s Pantry Packers goes through in distrib- connection to the theme of the year, uting food to poor families throughout arvut (mutual responsibility). all of Israel,” Shoshana reported. “We The impact of Yom Chesed was sum- packed bags of rice in a factory setting. marized in a note the school received Head of School Naty Katz '73 and Kenny Wintman '74, Yom Chesed We saw the outcome of the packed from a neighbor on Clark Road: “We benefactor. rice bags and actually felt like we were want to express our gratitude for such involved in chesed.” Yom Chesed is an emotional experi- a great ‘giving back’ to our community. ence as well, as collectively the par- Maimonides alumni were central to Indeed, these are essential values for ticipants radiated an almost visceral two other projects as well. Volunteers our children.” enthusiasm and infectious inspiration. connected with Meira Weinstein ’99 in Jerusalem via Skype, and she explained The formal Yom Chesed introduction

4 5 CLASS NOTES Contact Mike Rosenberg (617) 232-4452 x405, [email protected] to share your news or if you would like to serve as a class secretary. and Alex Tatarinov-Levin. Amy (Sisel) Snow, who with her husband 1967 1988 Dov received the Hakarat HaTov Award Mazal tov to Mazal tov to Naomi (Krimsky) and Yitzy 2000 from the Israel One Fund at ceremonies in Hollander on the marriage of their son New York. Amy is the daughter of Cheryl Rashie and Rabbi Asher Reichert on the Mazal tov to birth of their great-grandson, Ariel. Grand- Ephraim to Leah Fruchter, and the bat Sisel. parents are Nechama (Reichert) ’93 and mitzvah of their daughter Tamar. Dr. Julia and Avi Perry on the birth of David Vazana. their son, Lior Judah. Grandparents are 2004 Sydney Perry and Prof. Theodore Perry. Hadassah (Shonfeld) Tatelman on the 1992 Mazal tov to Aliza (Vishniavsky) and birth of twin granddaughters, Bella and Mazal tov to Ari Binus on his engage- Menucha and Gadi Rosenberg on the Yitzy Greenbaum on the birth of their Sophia. Parents are Dr. Atarah (Tatelman) ment to Jackie Adamo. Ari is the son of birth of twin sons, Avram Yaakov and son, Avraham Yerucham. Grandparents are ’97 and Ashky Hedvat. Hadassah is the Alixandra Kolbe and Dr. Gregory Binus. Akiva. Grandparents are Tzila and Shmuel Ruth and Dr. Nahum Vishniavsky. daughter of former Maimonides teacher Rosenberg. Rabbi Abraham Shonfeld, z”l. 1993 Mazal tov to Rebecca and David Sendor- 2005 Israel ’01 on the birth of their daughter, 1969 Mazal tov to Nechama (Reichert) and Zohara Lea. Grandparents are Drs. Esther Mazal tov to David Vazana on the birth of their grand- and Elliot Israel. Daniel Adelman on his marriage to Roya Mazal tov to son, Ariel. Great-grandparents are Rashie Sanieoff. Daniel is the son of Penina Adel- and Rabbi Asher Reichert ’67. Dr. Chana (Weiner) and Ira Glasser on Shari (Berger) and Dr. Ira Michaelson on the birth of their daughter, Gabrielle Pearl. man and Dr. Steven Adelman. the birth of their granddaughter, Estee. Grandparents are Drs. Hedy and Mark Elana (Roth) and Yochai Katzor on the Parents are Dr. Melody (Michaelson) ’07 1995 Weiner ’73. birth of their daughter, Tamar. Grandpar- and David Hermel. Mazal tov to Ayla and Mechael Osband ents are Joan and Robert Roth. Joan and David Solomont on the birth of on the bar mitzvah of their son Shalem. 2001 their grandson, Benjamin Zev Dov. Parents Grandparents are Barbara Osband and 2006 are Elizabeth (Solomont) ’97 and Philip Mark Lichbach. Mazal tov to Levy. Leslie and Eliyahu Hartman on the birth Mazal tov to 1996 of their daughter, Hanna Rose. Grand- Jennifer and Yakov Salzberg on the birth 1973 parents are Shoshana and Rabbi Barry of twins, Shira and Moshe. Grandpar- Mazal tov to Margalit and Nathaniel Hartman. ents are Sara (Popkin) ’77 and Michael Mazal tov to Segal on the birth of their son, Gideon Karen and Dr. Aryeh Keehn on the birth Salzberg. Tobi and Rabbi Zvi Friedman on the Jonah. Grandparents are Ethel and Lester Segal. of their daughter, Avital Hadassah. Grand- Raquel and Daniel Swartz on the birth of births of two grandsons: Yisrael Meir, son parents are Lillian and Prof. Philip Keehn. their son, Theodore Asher. Grandparents of Gav and Tamara Friedman, and Yedidya are Deborah and Jeffrey Swartz. Shalom, son of Daniella (Friedman) and 1997 Adina (Polen) and Rabbi Dr. Ariel Mayse Raphael Tatelbaum. on the birth of their son, Daniel Or Yisrael. Mazal tov to Grandparents are Lauri and Rabbi Nehe- 2007 Amy and Naty Katz on the marriage of Hannah and Rabbi Daniel Braune-Fried- miah Polen. Mazal tov to their son Eitan ’08 to Ayelet Warshawsky. man on the birth of their daughter, Adirah Jennifer (Pick) and Dr. Sammy Sultan David Fine on his engagement to Carly Drs. Hedy and Mark Weiner on the birth Maayan. Grandfather is David Braune. on the birth of their son, Jordana Sophie. of their granddaughter, Gabrielle Pearl. Rothman. David is the son of Wendy and Yardena and David Brickman on Grandparents are Roni and Dr. Robert Pick. Charlie Fine. Parents are Dr. Chana (Weiner) ’00 and the birth of their daughter, Noa Orly. Ira Glasser. Mazal tov to Rebecca ’00 and David Dr. Melody (Michaelson) and David Her- Grandparents are Ethlynne and Stephen Sendor-Israel on the birth of their Brickman. mel on the birth of their daughter, Estee. 1977 daughter, Zohara Lea. Grandparents are Grandparents are Shari (Berger) ’69 and Sara Henna (Polen) and David Dahan Anne and Rabbi Meir Sendor. Dr. Ira Michaelson. Mazal tov to Sara (Popkin) and Michael on the birth of their son, Assaf Yonatan. Salzberg on the birth of twin grand- Grandparents are Lauri and Rabbi Nehe- 2002 Dena Katz on her marriage to Benjie Friel- children, Shira and Moshe. Parents are miah Polen. ing. Dena is the daughter of Susan and Mazal tov to Alan Katz ’79. Jennifer and Yakov Salzberg ’06. Elizabeth (Solomont) and Philip Levy on the birth of their son, Benjamin Zev Elan Fuld on his marriage to Chloe Lay- 1978 Dov. Grandparents are Joan and David man. Elan is the son of Susan and Leonard 2008 Fuld. Mazal tov to Leslie and Raphael Edelman Solomont ’69. Mazal tov to on the marriage of their daughter Michal Daniella and Rabbi Avi Robinson on the Dr. Anya (Salganik) and Binyamin Klein- Rachel (Shorr) and Zack Deutsch on the to Andrew Tepper. birth of their daughter, Ayala Beruriah. man on the birth of their son, Yedidya. birth of their son. Grandparents are Deborah and Morris Grandparents are Marina Gorelik and Eitan Katz on his marriage to Ayelet Robinson. Mikhail Salganik. 1979 Warshawsky. Eitan is the son of Amy and Mazal tov to Rachael (Gelfman) and Rabbi Michael Naty Katz ’73. Schultz on the birth of their son, Tuv 2003 Michael Mintz on his marriage to Leah Susan and Alan Katz on the marriage of Avraham. Grandparents are Susan and Mazal tov to Abraham. Mike is the son of Sharon Groh- their daughter Dena ’07 to Benjie Frieling. Wayne Gelfman and Vera and Joel Schultz. Grandparents are Helen and Bert Katz. Cory and Jonathan Aghion on the birth Mintz and Dr. Howard Mintz. Dr. Atarah (Tatelman) and Ashky Hedvat of their daughter, Dalia Sarah. Grandpar- Jessica and Eliezer Zimble on the birth Drs. Elissa Stieglitz and J. Ari Tuchman on on the birth of their twin granddaugh- ents are Sarah and Maurice Aghion. of their son, Netanel Chaim. Grandparents the marriage of their son Joseph to Lexie ters, Bella and Sophia. Grandparents are Rachel Levine Baruch and Jeremy are Davida and David Zimble. Kahn. Grandparents are Sylvia and Dr. Avi Hadassah (Shonfeld) Tatelman ’67 and Baruch on the birth of their son, Lior Hillel. Tuchman. Paul Tatelman. Grandparents are Tobie and Dr. Robert Levine. 2009 1982 Mazal tov to 1999 Debra (Brody) and Yisroel Daitchman on Mazal tov to Rebecca (Kolodny) and Mazal tov to Dr. Anna (Levin) and Alain the birth of their son, Theo. Grandparents Asher Cheses on his marriage to Riva Steven Schwartz on the engagement of Serels on the birth of their son, Gabriel are Karen Brody and Abraham Brody. Bergel ’10. Asher is the son of Nechama their daughter Marissa ’09 to Ari Schaffer. Alexander. Grandparents are Tamara Levin and Aryeh Cheses. 6 CLASS NOTES

Avi Packer on his marriage to Alicia Hanau ’10. Avi is the son of Sharon and Ira Packer. Aaron Schacht on his engagement to Rachel Brown. Aaron is the son of Phyl- lis and David Schacht. Marissa Schwartz on her engagement to Ari Schaffer. Marissa is the daughter of Rebecca (Kolodny) ’82 and Steven Schwartz. 2010 Mazal tov to Early Childhood Center students' T-shirts are replete with positive messages from teachers and friends, all reflecting the values of arvut. Zach Avigan on his engagement to Leora Boussi. Zach is the son of Drs. Michelle and David Avigan. Responsibility Theme Resonates at Maimo continued from page 1 Riva Bergel on her marriage to Asher Cheses ’09. Riva is the daughter of Randy as much student ownership as possible, and a The program also increases school spirit, Mr. Hain and Steven Bergel. sense of unity.” added. “Even though the ECC and the 12th grade Adina Blaszkowsky on her engagement “This kind of consistent programming throughout are far apart, they are unified with this. It makes to Geoff Rosenthal. Adina is the daughter the year ensures that all of our students receive everyone feel a part of something big.” Brian of Ami and David Blaszkowsky. a consistent message about an important mid- Cohen, associate principal, Middle School, agreed. Alicia Hanau on her marriage to Avi dah that they can put into action in and out of “The theme of the year has allowed a single con- Packer ’09. Alicia is the daughter of Lynn school,” commented Scott Mattoon, Middle and cept to weave through the school and bind us all and Sheldon Hanau. Upper School general studies principal. “Whether together in thought, spirit, and activity.” Leah and Yiriel Liss on the birth of their through the compelling storytelling of a speaker, “I think the things that we accomplish through son. Grandparents are Mindy and Martin Liss. the simple illustrations of what arvut looks and this should recur in some form,” Mr. Hain com- sounds like every day, or a light-hearted skit, mented. “The theme-of-the-year presents oppor- Bella Rumshiskaya on her engagement students come away with timeless and timely pre- tunities for memorable teaching moments, and to Yaacov Cohen. Bella is the daughter of Katia Rumshiskaya and Boris Rumshiskiy. cepts for how to live meaningfully.” brings to light something that is often abstract, Other special events connected to the theme like the idea of arvut. I think it’s worth all the 2011 included a presentation by the founder of Israel’s effort.” Mazal tov to Lily Wilf on her marriage to national food bank. Noam Mintz. Lily is the daughter of Dr. Guita Epstein Wilf and Prof. Steven Wilf. 2012 Teachers Fine-Tune Young Writers Mazal tov to The English Department writing lab has been • Satire, in which the group will compare an Benji Berg on his engagement to Danna Homa. Benji is the son of Susan and David receiving great reviews for its monthly series actual news article with its satiric corollary in Berg. of workshops focusing on particular aspects of The Onion in order to grasp the definitive dif- Eitan Kahn on his engagement to Yael writing. ferences — “and then we will try our hand at Shapiro. Eitan is the son of Orly and Dr. Described as “fun and interactive,” the work- writing a satiric news paragraph of our own.” Natan Kahn. shops “vary between instruction designed to • Revision strategies with senior Abigail Vidrin, Sarah Ricklan on her engagement to El- improve creative writing technique and analytic student writer. liot Salinger. Sarah is the daughter of Drs. Deborah Mehl and David Ricklan. Elliot is writing technique,” said Lora Gibbens, Middle • “Punctuation with sophistication.” and Upper School English Department chair. the son of Amy and Jay Salinger. • “What Makes a Story a Story?” Mrs. Pywell Jessica Shrayber on her marriage to Ms. Gibbens conducts the sessions, collaborat- and Ms. Gibbens will examine the defining Daniel Lazarev. Jessica is the daughter of ing with instructors Sharon Pywell, Dr. John Inga and Alexander Shrayber. elements and participants will write a “short- Radway and Dr. Megan Hamilton. In addition, short-story.” guest workshop leaders come from multiple In April there will be a session on cliches and 2013 departments “so that students can see clearly malapropisms, including mixed metaphors. Mazal tov to how these skills apply across departments and Near the end of the workshop series, students Miriam Chava Kramer on her engage- disciplines.” ment to Ben Kean. Miriam is the daughter will have the opportunity to learn “how to write of Gail and Matt Kramer. Last month's session on the elements of the a conclusion that ends your paper in an inter- Yehuda Gale on his engagement to Tzip- introductory paragraph was well attended and esting, relevant, and thought-provoking way.” appreciated; several students commented on porah Machlah Klapper. Yehudah is the There also will be a session with Dr. Radway son of Atarah and Israel Gale. the immediate impact it had on their writing, and Ms. Gibbens on writing a thesis that is Ms. Gibbens said. Shoshana Stitcher on her marriage to “clear, concise, and contentious.” Yaakov Jacobs. Shoshana is the daughter Among the other workshop topics are: of Emma and Andrew Stitcher.

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HLICHOT on campus recently, gleaning valuable insights during con- curricular updates enhancing our foundational Chemdat Malka and Moriya Moshe, the versations with two Russian speakers. Senior Julia strengths, we aim to offer the best prepared Bnei Akiva shlichot (emissaries) attached Vorobeychik and Lev Novikov ’03, computer sci- students we can for contemporary trends in col- S to Maimonides School for 2016-17, are fa- ence teacher, answered questions and described lege admissions at Harvard and elsewhere.” During miliar faces in the Elementary and Middle Schools. their experiences. They also served as translators a meeting with Mr. Mattoon and Head of School After their introduction at an assembly and for others providing information. The visitors were Naty Katz, the speaker confirmed that our current through a biographical video, the shlichot have in the Boston area for several days, learning about direction as a school offers our students “a full been busy with groups of students in a variety of local day school education and governance under and relevant complement of learning experiences areas, including study of Zionism, holiday celebra- the auspices of Combined Jewish Philanthropies within a highly demanding dual curriculum.” tions, and Ivrit. Each shlichah has completed two and the Jewish Community Relations Council’s years of sherut leumi national service in Israel and Dnepropetrovsk Kehillah Project. EARNING ABOUT AGNON has experience working with children in Bnei The Israeli author S.Y. Agnon won the Akiva programs. Chemdat, 23, is from Modi’in and OLLEGE ADMISSIONs INSIGHT only Nobel Prize for literature writ- earned an undergraduate degree in communica- A Harvard University senior admissions L ten in Hebrew 50 years ago, and the tions and political science from Bar Ilan University. officer explored the role of college Agnon House in Jerusalem is sponsoring a writing Moriya, 21, is from Yerushalayim. Speaking for C recommendations in the admission competition to commemorate that milestone. both, Chemdat said they want to connect the Jew- process at a workshop with Upper School teachers. Maimonides Ivrit teacher Dana Bar-Or hopes her ish people in Boston and Israel, and to get to know The meeting’s objective was “to learn about the Middle School and Grade 12 students consider the Diaspora community and be part of it. ingredients of effective recommendation letters in entering, and she arranged for Yael Marx, a teacher context of the broader decision-making process with experience in both Israel and the Boston area, BiLINGUAL TOUR A delegation in today's college admissions office,” said Scott to teach several sessions on Agnon and his writing. of five educators from the Orthodox Mattoon, Middle and Upper School principal for in Dnepropetrovsk, general studies. Mr. Mattoon affirmed with the A Ukraine, toured Maimonides School speaker that “with our recent curricular and co- New Logo Honors Past and Looks Forward Maimonides School’s new logo — a dual arch that merges as it The new logo — the fourth in the school’s history — is gradually approaches the horizon — evokes the school’s unique history and being incorporated into the website, publications and promo- mission. The logo was introduced at the start of the annual Yom tional material, and communications. Chesed community service event on Sunday, Dec. 4.

“We wanted to share this new logo with you first,” said Head of School Naty Katz to an assembly of Yom Chesed volunteers. “To- day, a day when we all come together as one school to serve our community’s needs, embodies so beautifully our values.”

He acknowledged that arches are the architectural motif of the buildings on Saval Campus, and "they also represent the school's focus on both Judaic and general studies, evoking our encounter with the modern world and its dynamic educational challenges MAIMONIDES SCHOOL and opportunities, while always rooted in the eternal truth of our רמבם ”.Torah

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