Including a financial summary for academic year ending June 2017 חבל על דאבדין ולא משתכחין Rabbi Dovid Kaminetsky zt”l was a true mechanech, caring for and inspiring thousands of talmidim over his 16 year tenure at RYNJ and throughout his life. His devotion to Talmud Torah, his students, the faculty and the parent body was boundless. We were privileged to honor Rabbi Kaminetsky zt”l at our annual dinner in January and we are grateful to have the incredible tribute video featuring current students and alumni expressing their appreciation for Rabbi K. zt”l, which shows the lasting impact that he had on all of his students’ lives. We will forever be impacted by his caring and dedication.

As quoted by students of Rabbi Kaminetsky zt”l for the 80th annual RYNJ Dinner:

“Thank you for dancing with me at my Bar Mitzvah.”

“I couldn’t have asked for a better principal during my time at RYNJ.”

“Thank you Rabbi K. for being such an inspiration to me.”

“Thank you Rabbi K. for shaping me into the ben Torah that I am today.”

“I always knew that I could turn to Rabbi K. if I needed help.”

“Rabbi Kaminetsky is the heart and soul of the RYNJ middle school.”

“Thank you Rabbi K. for enhancing our tefillos and inspiring us in our learning.”

“I knew I could always come to you to help me overcome any challenges..... your advice was always amazing.“

“Whenever I walked into the shul, you would always greet me and shake my hand.”

“You helped me and my friends more than you will ever know.”

“I will think of you as my principal for the rest of my life.”

“Even after RYNJ, he always made the effort to keep up the relationship.“

“Rabbi K., you have changed my life because the love for Torah and mitzvos that you have instilled in me will stay with me forever.”

“He embodies exactly what I want to be in the future.” Children flourish in a child-centered atmosphere that praises each child’s accomplishments and values the talents, uniqueness and varied learning styles of each student.

All children can learn when they are provided with instructional support to develop their individual talents and address specific needs.

Educational success involves the integration of cognitive, emotional and social growth and includes the nurturing of creativity.

Each student should make a commitment to create quality work and strive for excellence. Accordingly, the school should be a model for the students by being committed to continuous self- improvement. Each child should be imbued with a sense of yirat A healthy professional relationship with open shamayim and be inspired to make a commitment lines of communication between the family and to careful observance of the Torah. the school plays a central role in the successful Each child should develop a spiritual bond with of our children. Eretz Yisrael and a sense of identification with Students should develop their critical thinking Medinat Yisrael. skills so that they not only learn to gather and Each student should be inspired to make a incorporate information, but also to analyze what commitment to lifelong daily Torah learning and be they learn and apply their knowledge. provided with the Hebrew language and thinking Each child should be inspired to a lifetime love of skills required for such endeavors. the pursuit of knowledge. All practices of the school are to be consistent The development of fine character and self-esteem with halacha and when deemed necessary, in is an essential process requiring constant effort and consultation with Gedolei Torah. patience, facilitated by the faculty in a caring, safe Judaic Studies are to be taught in the morning environment and internalized by the students. by teachers who serve as role models for a Torah Students should take responsibility for their actions way of life. and develop into good citizens. They should be Separate classes are to be provided for boys and imbued with an attitude of kavod habriot and strive girls in grades 1-8. to perform acts of chesed.

An appreciation and respect for the Torah leaders The school should be deeply committed to of past and present generations should be instilled focusing its energies (e.g., curriculum development, in each student. instructional strategies, assessment practices, professional development, leadership) in support of Each child should value the accomplishments and student achievement of essential knowledge, skills sacrifices of previous generations. for learning and character refinement. Table of Contents Letter 1 Mission 3 Around RYNJ 4 Financial Summary 12 Hakarat HaTov 23 Administration 24 and Board Listing We are pleased to present you with Rosenbaum of North Jersey’s seventh Annual Report, for the academic year ending June 2018. Our Annual Report represents a continued effort to share with our stakeholders an overview of our finances, as well as how we are actively planning today for the continued financial security and academic success of the Yeshiva. It is also an opportunity to communicate the great pride we have in our school, our students, and our teachers, and to highlight the accomplishments of several of our esteemed alumni. Thank you to Yaacov Apfelbaum, Robert Erlich, Ari Gellman, Moishe Grinfeld, Eliezer Gross, Lisa Haselkorn, Shira Isenberg, Larry Kossove, and Seth Poloner for their meticulous research, careful editing, and attention to detail while putting together this report over the course of many months. We invite you to read it and experience the abundance of nachas we are fortunate to share at RYNJ.

The report includes a financial summary reflecting our last audited financial statement for the period ending June 2017, as well as key fundraising and budget statistics from our 2017/2018 projections. Importantly, the report shows that voluntary pledges to the Yeshiva throughout the year and as part of the scholarship campaign approximate the funds we allocate for scholarships, meaning that the generous donations of RYNJ family and friends continue to ensure that tuition is not impacted by the financial aid given to our students. To that end, we are truly grateful for your generous consideration of RYNJ in your charitable giving. We have much to celebrate and our future is bright.

We welcome and encourage the assistance of all members of the extended RYNJ family. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please email [email protected] and let us know how you would like to get involved.

We hope that you will reach out to us with your comments, questions, and suggestions. Specific comments on the Annual Report should be directed to [email protected].

Wishing you a wonderful summer.

Rabbi Daniel Price Glenn Pfeiffer Rabbi Yehuda Rosenbaum Azi Mandel Head of School President Chairman of the Board Executive Vice President

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 1 Q&A with... rabbi Yitzi Genack ‘98

Q: Post-RYNJ education & current occupation A: Mesivta Yesodei Yeshurun; Derech Hatalmud; ; Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary; Currently 8th Grade Rebbe at RYNJ & Rabbi at the Riverdale Jewish Center; Married to Shoshana (RYNJ graduate); Children: Tani (3B), Yaakov (1B), Avi, and Yosef.

Q: Lasting RYNJ Memory A: Shmoozing with Mrs. Robbins during lunch in the library.

Q: Memorable Teacher A: Mrs. Schaer taught me how to work hard and have high expectations. It’s great to see my own teachers in the building who are now my colleagues.

Q: Advice to Current RYNJ Students A: Keep working hard because what you learn is important and the habits you create now will be tools for the rest of your life.

Q: I am most proud of... A: The solid set of skills that RYNJ provided to me.

Q: RYNJ shaped my life... A: By giving me a foundation of knowledge and skills in Torah and general studies. I continue to draw on and build upon this foundation in my learning, teaching and work.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 2 Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey is an Orthodox Jewish day school dedicated to continuing our mesorah by nurturing the joyful pursuit of a Torah way of life in an atmosphere that promotes Torah scholarship and academic excellence. Our mission is to inspire our children intellectually, socially and morally to view themselves as essential and vital assets of our precious legacy from Sinai.

primacy of torah made aliyah and are now raising their gifted in math and Talmud have The Yeshiva continually emphasizes families in Israel. Yom Yerushalayim the opportunity to join enrichment that the highest form of human and Yom Ha’atzmaut are exciting classes and Middle School students endeavor is the study of Torah. days in the Yeshiva with carnivals, with talents in science and math The beautiful sounds of Torah learning parades, Israeli-themed games, and participate in a hands-on E2K program reverberate throughout the school’s educational programs. Our children created by the Israel Arts and Science hallways as enthusiastic teachers enthusiastically display their love Academy. RYNJ maintains a resource help children cultivate the required for Israel each year at the Celebrate room program for children who skills for a lifetime of Torah study. Israel Parade and have received many benefit from small group instruction The worldview created by the study awards for their presentations. focused on specific skill development, of Torah directs the future attitudes Teachers Devoted to enabling classroom success. and endeavors of the student, who Teaching Children RYNJ’s Learning Center is committed learns to see the world through the Our teachers, though masters at to accommodating students who prism of Torah. imparting skills and information, do struggle with learning, executive Academic Excellence not enter the classroom to merely functioning and attention issues. In The Yeshiva’s skills-based academic teach a subject. They are trained order to best meet the needs of all of program prepares our students to to recognize the unique abilities, our students, we have restructured attend a college-preparatory high personalities, and needs of each of the Middle School Learning Center school. Each of our students is their students and devote themselves to offer tiered level support, ranging encouraged to make a commitment to the cognitive, emotional, and social from a minimum to a maximum to create quality work and to strive growth of each child. Our staff actively support model. Our core belief is that for excellence. Students develop their seeks to develop an atmosphere that a learning difference should never critical thinking skills so they not praises each child’s accomplishments interfere with a student’s ability to only learn to gather and incorporate and values the talents and special receive a comprehensive educational knowledge, but also to analyze what qualities of each student. The experience at the highest academic they learn and apply their knowledge. development of a positive self-image standards. The Learning Center Many of the Yeshiva’s graduates have within each child is among our offers individualized, curriculum- been chosen as the valedictorians primary concerns. based instruction and learning support in 1:1 or small group settings and salutatorians of their high Enrichment and in both General and Judaic studies. school classes. Today, many of Support our RYNJ alumni are leaders in In addition, we provide guidance in In each class, students are challenged their professions. executive function, study skills and with activities that develop their time management. The goal is to help Love for Israel higher-level thinking skills. Special the student remain current with his/ Love and support for the State of projects stressing creativity, her assignments, tests, and projects Israel are basic to the of innovation and research capture the and understand classroom material the Yeshiva. We are very proud that a curiosity of students gifted in science, in conjunction with developing good large number of RYNJ families have social studies and literature. Children study habits and organizational skills.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 3 around rynj

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 4 OUR 80TH ANNUAL DINNER HONORED RABBI DOVID KAMINETSKY ZT”L, AND AMIRA AND YOSSI KRA with the PTA LEADERSHIP AWARD.

THE ANNUAL RABBI SHMUEL AND BARBARA GOLDSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION HONORED BELOVED FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE TEACHER MRS. ESTHER SECEMSKI.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 5 RYNJ Jaguars captured the 2017-2018 Hockey Association of Yeshiva Middle Schools Championship RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 6 after a regular season record of 8-1-1. the 8th grade Jaguars had a 6-4 regular season record.

Lady Jaguars soccer team had a 5-3 regular RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 7 season record and lost in the championship. Q&A with... rabbi Dovi Fischer ‘97

Q: Post-RYNJ education & current occupation A: Torah Academy of Bergen County; Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim; Yeshiva University; Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary & Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration; Currently a Rebbe at Yeshivat Hakotel and a member of the Educational Staff at Camp Morasha.

Q: Lasting RYNJ Memory A: Receiving my Chumash in 1st Grade and singing “Hillel Climbed on the Roof One Night, Oh Abba Imma You Will See...”

Q: Memorable Teacher A: Mrs. Gail Shepard (7th Grade English) The switch from “Gym” to “Physical Education” - she made it her priority to show us RYNJ Physical Education started this school year and will continue to see warmth and care, while also holding her enhancements through the coming year as the school has made the decision students to a high academic standard. to move towards an organized, purposeful Physical Education program. Q: Advice to Current RYNJ The main goals of the enhanced program are: Students A: Appreciate your earliest years in school. • Skill Development - RYNJ students will be developing skills that they The skills and love of learning you acquire can use towards a lifetime of physical activity as part of a thoughtful, in the early years will be something you sequential curriculum. They will build mastery of specific skills through remember and can use for the rest of your life. “learning objectives.” • Knowledge of the Sport - RYNJ students will be developing not only their Q: As a graduate of RYNJ, I physical, but mental capacities towards the activity. Students will learn am most proud of... different offensive and defensive strategies and techniques along with the A: Coming in 2nd Place at the New Jersey rules and regulations of each sport. NCSY Torah Bowl Challenge in 8th Grade. Many of the Torah knowledge questions • Social, Emotional, Personal, and Character Growth - RYNJ students asked at the competition I learned at interact with one another in a very unique way during Physical Education RYNJ. class versus the rest of their school day. Support, communication and teamwork are the foundations of a strong Physical Education lesson. Q: RYNJ shaped my life... Students will be assuming some personal responsibility for continual self- A: By instilling in all of the students what it means to be a true Ben Torah. improvement and character growth will be evident throughout Physical Education as students learn not only lessons about different sports, but about life.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 8 Q&A with... Ariella (Levenbrown) Kravitz ‘02

RYNJ Clubhouse This year marked the first year of RYNJ Clubhouse, a comprehensive after- school program that allows students from Pre-K through 8th grade to explore Q: Post-RYNJ education & current occupation and develop their hobbies in STEM (Science, Technology, , Math), A: Bruriah High School; Michlelet art, fashion, aviation, sports and many more fun and exciting areas. Mevaseret Yerushalayim; Stern College The aftercare program was created and is administered by Morah Robin for Women; UMDNJ School of Nursing; Bin-Nun. Currently a school nurse at RYNJ & labor and delivery nurse at Mount Over the 2017-2018 fall, winter and spring Clubhouse sessions, RYNJ offered Sinai Hospital; Married to Josh Kravitz; Children: Gavriel (K), Elisha (N), and 52 clubs with a total of 453 registrations from over 200 families. The top 5 Sarah. clubs by overall registration were Basketball Clinic, Baking, Robotics & Coding, Painting on Canvas and 3D Computer Design. Q: Lasting RYNJ Memories A: Hanging out in Nurse Debbie’s office, For the 2018-2019 school year, we plan to expand Clubhouse and offer it as a as well as my 7th grade play with Morah full aftercare option. Zucker where I was the crazy bird in the Hebrew version of The Little Mermaid.

Israel@70 Museum Q: Memorable Teachers In honor of the special celebration of the 70th birthday of the State of A: Mrs. Landsman was one of my favorite Israel, the RYNJ students and faculty spent countless hours preparing the teachers because she always came up Israel@70 Museum. Throughout the preparation stages, there was a unified with such creative ways for us to learn. sense of excitement and enthusiasm to develop an evening that would both We were never sitting down in her classroom - there was always another demonstrate our collective love and connection with Eretz Yisrael, as well as activity for us to do in order to absorb bring honor to and display awe of our Homeland. her lessons. I am very fortunate because now that Following great consideration and discussion, each grade was assigned an I have returned to work at RYNJ, I am age-appropriate topic to adopt. Students researched their topics in groups, able to reconnect with many of my and then masterfully designed projects and presentations to display. With teachers who are now my colleagues. their dedicated teachers to guide them along with questions, sources, Q: I am most proud of... and suggestions, the students successfully covered more than 15 topics A: Sending my children to RYNJ after and themes that highlighted the splendor of Israel, its modern , its graduating from the same school 16 government and military structures, and countless innovations created and years ago. developed there that continue to help society. The end result was a wonderful celebration — a celebration of our students, a celebration of RYNJ, and, of course, a celebration of the State of Israel.

RYNJ Annual Report 2017 | 9 Chromebooks @ RYNJ Chromebooks are used in the classroom by virtually every grade. Our 2nd graders use Headsprout, which tailors reading instruction to each child. Our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders begin getting acclimated to the Google Suite, along with the incredibly popular math program, IXL. Our 6th graders learn principles of block coding, as well as practice coding robots, called Ozobots. The 7th graders practice cyber-security, learn how the internet works and learn 3D design/printing. Our 8th graders also compiled their entire yearbooks using the Chromebooks.

Students use the Chromebooks to take notes, develop study guides, draw comics, design posters, organize presentations, record videos, receive immediate and customized feedback, practice skills, dive into research, play review games, discover new experiences, and of course, learn in a myriad of different ways. The Chromebooks allow for a new level of differentiated instruction and truly personalize the learning experience.

This year, through the generosity of an anonymous donor, we were able to procure a Chromebook for each 6th and 7th grader in our Middle School. After weeks of preparation, logistical mapping, teacher training, and student information assemblies and workshops, we rolled out this monumental initiative. The academic benefits in terms of student learning, engagement, empowerment, teacher instruction, and collaboration have been remarkable.

As we continue our thoughtful and deliberate technology integration in RYNJ, the multi-faceted use of Chromebooks will remain a staple of academic progress as we evolve and encourage the multitude of educational practices enjoyed globally.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 10 Q&A with... Aliza (Kaye) Clair ‘04

Q: Post-RYNJ education & current occupation A: Bruriah High School; Michlalah; Stern College for Women; Wurzweiler School of ; Currently a social worker (LMSW) at a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington Heights; Married to Rabbi Efrayim Clair (RYNJ faculty member); Children: Gavriel and Elana.

Q: Lasting RYNJ Memory A: Morah Zucker’s 7th grade Hebrew play. The rehearsals and performances brought our grade together in a way we hadn’t felt before.

Q: Memorable Teacher A: Mrs. Landsman’s animated personality and dedication to her students was apparent from our first lesson. I particularly related to Mrs. Landsman’s sense of humor and I appreciated that she treated us like young adults.

Q: My Classmates from RYNJ A: Are still some of my closest friends. There are a few friends of mine whom I often text with random RYNJ memories or funny stories.

Q. Advice to Current RYNJ Students A: Interacting with teachers and staff in the hallway can be a learning experience in a more natural environment. Your teachers are very smart people and are there to guide you beyond the classroom!

Q. I am most proud of... A: The writing skills I obtained, particularly in Mrs. Ianacone’s 8th grade English class. She taught us how to write a term paper by breaking it down into smaller steps, and Mrs. Ianacone’s lessons really helped me feel confident in my work.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 11 financial summary

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 12 This section outlines the key financial and operating data for the Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey. A summary of the financial results for the 2016/2017 school year appears at the end of this report. Our Yeshiva’s financial statements are audited by an independent auditor. The 2016/2017 figures discussed in this section summarize some of the important metrics contained in the audited financial statements.

Enrollment and Class Sizes Enrollment for the 2017/2018 school year was 1,101 students in actuals for Nursery through 8th grade. We are proud to have once again hosted SINAI’s Elementary School at RYNJ, which educated 2017/2018 38 students in 6 classes. We remain focused on recruiting and 1,101 Students project enrollment for the 2018/2019 school year to remain Average class size - 19 students unchanged. 5:1 student to professional ratio For the 2018/2019 school year, we will have 11 early childhood classes, 29 lower school (grades 1 through 5) classes, 20 middle projected for school (grades 6 through 8) classes and 1 middle school self- 2018/2019 contained class. 1,101 Students Our class sizes have remained steady at an average of 11 early childhood classes 19 students. Our overall ratio of students to professionals 29 lower school classes (classroom teachers, assistants, specialty professionals and administrators) is approximately 5:1, allowing us to provide 20 middle school classes large school resources in a small school environment. This ratio 1 middle school self-contained compares favorably to those reported by other Yeshiva day class schools in the area.

1,101 Students (2017/2018)

430 Students (1989/1990)

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 13 Q&A with... Rabbi Binyamin Weinreich ‘05

Q: Post-RYNJ education & current occupation A: Mesivta of North Jersey & Yeshiva University High School for Boys (MTA); Yeshivat Har Etzion; Yeshiva University; Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary; Graduate School of ; and Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration; Currently an assistant Rebbe for 8th Grade at RYNJ, and an English and Social Studies teacher for 6th & 7th grade boys at Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (Breuer’s); Married to Huvie Weinreich; Child: Aharon Ovadiah.

Q. Lasting RYNJ Memories A: Mrs. Schnaidman reading classic children’s books to us when I was in Nursery, and hearing Mrs. Greenspan read “The Bells” by Edgar Allen Poe.

Q. Memorable Teachers A: Mr. Rappaport in 2nd grade to Rabbis Reshevsky, Adelman, Kohn, and Yankelewitz in 4th-7th grades. From these Rebbeim, I gained a love of Torah, joy in learning, and the essential knowledge and skills to become a Ben Torah that has lasted me through today.

Q. Advice to Current RYNJ Students A: You learn in a school that has a long and successful history. Be proud of it, and look to make the most of it.

Q. RYNJ shaped my life... A: Providing many of the building blocks for the foundation of who I am, as a person and as a Jew.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 14 Sources of Voluntary Contributions and Total Scholarship Grants Given Out non-tuition based revenue

$1.37 Million > $1.17 Million

Voluntary contributions 56 55.8% 6.4%+1712753+L from our generous donors Scholarship $766.6K General contributions $88.3K and other non-tuition 17% 5.3% based revenue generally School hosting and other $265.3K NNJ Kids and UJA Federation $73K cover scholarships granted. 12.3% 3.4% Tuition dollars did not fund Dinner $169.3K Grandparents Circle $47.1K financial aid.

Tuition and Scholarships Our primary source of revenue is tuition. Tuition, net of scholarships, was approximately $14.76 million for the 2016/2017 school year. For the 2017/2018 school year, tuition revenue is expected to increase relative to the 2016/2017 school year by approximately $300,000 due to a tuition increase.

Need-based financial aid scholarship grants totaled approximately $1.17 million. That amount has been relatively constant in each of the past few years. Approximately 20% of RYNJ families received financial aid of some amount, with an average financial aid grant of approximately 40% of tuition. RYNJ raised approximately $1.37 million in voluntary contributions and other non-tuition based revenue in the 2016/2017 school year ensuring that tuition dollars did not fund financial aid.

We remain committed to providing tuition assistance to all families in need. We are confident that our scholarship process is discrete, compassionate and fair. We continue to actively work with other local Yeshiva day schools to streamline the process and ensure consistency.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 15 Total Scholarship Reception Pledges $744K (2018)

Fundraising, $92K Contributions and (2002) other Non-Tuition based Revenue We rely on donations and fundraisers for a significant portion of our revenue. Over Total Number of Scholarship Campaign Donors the past few years, we have increasingly benefited from the success of our annual 2008 65 223 dinner and our scholarship reception. 400+85+230 Charitable contributions received in the 2009 350+65+23073 213 2016/2017 year included the scholarship reception which raised $766,000, the 2010 330+60+23088 212 annual dinner which raised $169,000 in dinner journal ad revenue, and other 2011 560+90+260108 286 contributions (such as Parnes Hayom) of $246,000. We completed our 5th year 2012 515+130+300120 287 of the Grandparents Circle campaign 2013 which raised $47,000 and look forward to 560+130+385135 350 the continued success of that program. 2014 In addition, we received $73,000 from 580+140+330128 338 NNJKids and the UJA Federation and 2015 365 the net revenue from our Scrip program 750+50+550149 was $199,000. The contribution amounts 2016 96 332 referenced do NOT include parent 800+90+300 building fund obligations or amounts 2017 146 372 donated to offset the building of our 800+90+600 facility or capital commitments. 2018 850+90+580145 385 In the 2016/2017 school year, we collected $305,000 from parent building $499 and below $500-$999 $1,000 and above fund obligations. In addition, we had interest income and income related to the building of $265,000. In total, Grandparents Circle our non-tuition based income for the $47K 2016/2017 school year was approximately (2017/ $1.6 million, of which $1.14 million was 2018) from voluntary contributions.

$21K (2012/ 2013) RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 16 Q&A with... Mirel (Adler) Stavsky ‘96

Q: Post-RYNJ education & current occupation A: High School & Bruriah High School; Michlalah; Stern College for Women; Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy; Currently a pediatric occupational therapist at Holy Name Medical Center and private practice. Additionally, I lead a women’s Tanach learning group & teach a bat mitzvah program for girls and their mothers at our shul, Bais Medrash of Bergenfield (BMOB); Married to Rabbi Moshe Stavsky; Children: Ora Temima (5G), Shira (3G), Yaakov (K), and Nachi.

Q: Lasting RYNJ Memories A: Our 4th grade States play with Mrs. Price & 7th grade play with Morah Zucker.

Q: Memorable Teachers A: I was very lucky to have Morah Zucker in 4th grade and again in 7th grade. Morah Zucker was always a very fun teacher, who made learning Torah exciting and enjoyable. I also learned so much from Mrs. Trinz, who taught 7th and 8th grade Social Design: Hila Stern & Wbg Studies. She taught us how to write a term paper. I am still close with Mrs. Robbins and love when I occasionally get to see her. mandel Beis Medrash My two daughters have had some of In 2017, thanks to the generosity of Azi and Rachel Mandel, as well as many my teachers. Ora currently has Rabbi Hyman and in first grade had Morah other donors, we renovated the heart of the Yeshiva, our Beis Medrash. Peninah Pick. Shira and I both had Morah The total construction cost was approximately $240,000. Pledges covering Zupnik as a first grade teacher. the full cost of the renovation were received in fiscal years ending June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2018.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 17 Operating Expenses Professional Compensation Our teachers and professionals are the heart and soul of RYNJ. It is their dedication to academic excellence and their devotion to our children that make RYNJ one of the leading day schools in the country. We devote significant resources to attract, retain and properly compensate our faculty and administration. As with most other schools, approximately 85% of the budget, or $14 million, $16.5 Million accounts for salaries and benefits. We continue to seek ways to reduce our annual budget, but not at the expense of a quality educational experience for our children.

We also continue to increase the use of technology to improve educational efficiencies where appropriate. We continue to budget, and expend significant amounts, for 85+4+4+2+1L teacher training and continued education. $14 Million Operating and Other Expenses Salaries and benefits Expenses for textbooks, educational materials, training $790K and supplies were approximately $775,000. Our Mortgage principal and interest facilities expenses, which include building maintenance, $775K repair, cleaning costs and security were reduced to approximately $569,000. Our utilities expenses Educational materials and supplies increased to approximately $257,000 and insurance costs $569K decreased to approximately $166,000. Adding all these Building maintenance and security categories together with mortgage payments, our total $257K operating expenses were approximately $16.5 million. Lastly, the Yeshiva does not ask parents to contribute to Utilities class trips, snacks or other ancillary expenses. $166K Insurance

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 18 Q&A with... Jennifer (Landerer) Mallin ‘97

Q: Post-RYNJ education & current occupation A: Bruriah; Michlalah; Stern College for Women; Montclair State University; Currently a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist; Married to Aaron Mallin; Children: Zev (6B), Esti (4G), Bailey (2G), and Dovi (PK).

Q: Lasting RYNJ Memories A: 2nd grade Siyum at Noah’s Ark after finishing Parshas Noach & the trip to the state capitol in Trenton in 4th grade and meeting the governor after our class won 1st place producing a “save energy” commercial for Earth Day.

Q: My Classmates from RYNJ A: Despite the fact that many are living far away now, we have a special bond from our time together at RYNJ.

Q: Advice to Current RYNJ Students A: Learn from all the wonderful Morot, Rebbeim, and teachers who are our role models and continuously inspire us to be the best we can be.

Q: I am most proud of... A: I started off RYNJ at the Teaneck Jewish Center, then went to the Ridgefield Park location and finally moved to our current site in River Edge in 5th grade. Whenever I walk into RYNJ, I am always amazed by all the many additions to the building as well as the growth of the student body.

Q: RYNJ shaped my life... A: By instilling a love of Torah, Tefillah, and Chessed in me, as well as passing on the importance of these to my own family.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 19 Summary and Outlook Overall, our financial picture is stable thanks to continued success in fundraising initiatives, meticulous budgeting procedures and cost savings analyses. However, rises in operating costs combined with lower enrollment resulted in a cash flow deficit for the 2016/2017 year of approximately $187,000.

In an effort to provide for the continued financial stability of the Yeshiva, the Board of Directors made the difficult decision to raise tuition for the 2018/2019 academic year by approximately 3.5%. We are optimistic that our active efforts in recruiting, fundraising, and cost control will ensure that we continue to provide excellence in all aspects of our Yeshiva, while keeping tuition as low as possible. To meet this goal, we continue to look for ways to control our expenses, bring our fundraising to a higher level and attract students consistent with our enrollment targets.

Please help us achieve our goals by considering RYNJ in your charitable giving. Contributions of any amount are welcomed and encouraged. For information on available building dedications, please contact [email protected].

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RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 20 12 month operating income and expenses for the school year ending June 30, 2017

OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES 2016-2017

Tuition Obligations $15,940,411 Less: Financial Aid Scholarships -1,175,655 Net Tuition Income 14,764,756 Revenue from Scrip 199,795

Revenue from Fundraising and Grants Special Events 169,295 Grants - Federated Campaigns 72,957 Scholarship and Other Fundraising 898,410 Total Fundraising 1,140,662

School Hosting, Rental, Interest and Other 265,276 Total Revenues $16,370,489

Expenses: Salaries $13,998,839 Utilities 257,098 Insurance 166,232 Building Maintenance and Security 568,768 Education Materials, Supplies and Other 775,074 Total Expenses $15,766,011

Required Mortgage Principal 405,762 Required Mortgage Interest 385,912

Net Cash Outflow $-187,196

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 21 Q&A with... Avi Rosalimsky ‘08

Q: post-RYNJ education & current occupation A. Torah Academy of Bergen County; Yeshivat Sha’alvim; Yeshiva University; Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration; Ferkauf Graduate School of ; Currently learning for Semicha at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and involved in numerous community activities.

Q. Lasting RYNJ Memory A. My 2nd grade Rebbe, Rabbi Hyman, jumping over desks and kicking us out of class “for good (reasons)”.

Q. Memorable Teachers A. Rabbi Dovid Kaminetsky, zt”l, whose incredibly loving and humble demeanor coupled with his unparalleled desire to cater to the needs of all of his Talmidim, has had an enormous impact on the trajectory of my life. Rabbi Kaminetsky encouraged and inspired me to go into chinuch. My life’s mission has been shaped by his guidance and support, and I cannot imagine where I would be without him. In addition, my 5th grade Rebbe, Rabbi Avraham Aronovitch z”l, who truly had a deep and genuine care and love for his Talmidim.

Q. My classmates from RYNJ A. I am still very connected with my RYNJ classmates. I have been very fortunate to attend many of my RYNJ classmates’ weddings.

Q. I am most proud of... A. That the impact of RYNJ on the Jewish community can be felt wherever I go. I can’t go anywhere in the Jewish world without meeting fellow RYNJ alumni. The wings of RYNJ have truly spread to all four corners of the earth.

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 22 Thank you to our generous 2016/2017 donors. Listed are the categories of those who have voluntarily contributed to RYNJ in academic year 2016/2017, including the Annual Dinner, Scholarship Reception, program sponsorships, Grandparents Circle, general donations and building pledges. Thank you for including RYNJ in your charitable giving this year.

Greater than $50,000 3 families $25,000 to $49,999 10 families $10,000 to $24,999 26 families $5,000 to $9,999 34 families $1,000 to $4,999 137 families $500 to $999 116 families $100 to $499 260 families $1-$99 120 families

RYNJ Annual Report 2018 | 23 A Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey President Honorary Trustees Head of School Glenn Pfeiffer David Carmel Rabbi Daniel Price Jack Eizikovitz Chairman of the Board ​​Phil Heimowitz* Judaic Studies Principal, LS Rabbi Yehuda Rosenbaum* ​​Dr. Arthur Kook Rabbi Nachum Wachtel ​​Rabbi Abe Kramer Executive Vice President ​​Jeffrey Mayer* General Studies Principal, LS Azi Mandel* ​​Milton Polevoy Mrs. Jenni Levi ​​ ​​Anne Senter Vice President, Operations ​​Yitz Stern Early Lower School Principal, LS Adam Mermelstein ​​Dr. Stanley Waintraub Mrs. Stephanie Summers ​ ​​Eli Weber* Vice President, Development​ Hillel Weinberger General Studies Principal, MS Menachem Schechter ​​Harvey Wrubel​ Mrs. Robin Wexler Jonathan Neiss Trustees​ Associate Principal, MS Vice President, Communications Shira Greenberg Rabbi Dovid Kaminetsky zt”l Dr. Michael Wiederkehr Laizer Kornwasser Adeena Mayerfeld Assistant Principal, MS Vice President, Strategic Planning ​​Nomi Rotblat Mrs. Cindy Zucker Jonathan Baron ​​Barry Sklar Dean of Students, MS Treasurer ​Board of Directors Rabbi Avi Bernstein Robert Erlich​ Avraham Simcha Adler ​​Bryan Alter Early Childhood Director Secretary Yaacov Apfelbaum Mrs. Shani Skydell Shira Isenberg Etan Bluman ​​Dr. Ben Chouake Early Childhood Assistant Director Board of Governors Yossi Davidovitch Mrs. Aviva Vogel Jackie Feigenbaum* ​​Judah Eizikovitz Dr. Saul Lejtman ​​Moishe Grinfeld Director of Special Services, LS Rachelle Mandelbaum Aryeh Haselkorn​​ Mrs. Helen Adler Henry Orlinsky ​​Yitzi Karasick Allen Pfeiffer* Amira Kra Interim Director of Special Services, MS Mordy Rothberg ​​Larry Kossove Ms. Devorah Banayan Yossie Rubin ​​Seth Poloner Jonathan Silver Aryeh Sheinbein Business Director, Controller Adina Wiener Moshe Skoczylas Mrs. Sandy Steinberg

Director of Admissions Mrs. Tamar Kahn

Interim Director of Psychological and Counseling Services Dr. Bin Goldman

Office Manager Mrs. Debbie Rosenberg

Director of Physical Education Mr. Daniel Sanacore

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*Past President