בית הספר התיכון של הישיבה דפלטבוש על שם מר יואל ברברמןYeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School Commencement The Sixty - third Exercises Sunday, the nineteenth of June Two thousand sixteen 9:00 a.m. Walt Whitman Hall Brooklyn College יום ראשון י׳׳ג סיוןו׳׳ תשע תשע בבוקר באולם וולט וויטמן ברוקלין קולג׳
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בית הספר התיכון של הישיבה דפלטבוש על שם מר יואל ברברמן
Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School
CommencementThe Sixty-third
Exercises
Sunday, the nineteenth of June Two thousand sixteen9:00 a.m.
Walt Whitman Hall Brooklyn College
יום ראשון י׳׳ג סיוןתשע׳׳ו
תשע בבוקר
באולם וולט וויטמןברוקלין קולג׳
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Ms. Elaine AgassiMs. Lillian AmarMr. Eric AmkrautMr. Eli Amzalag Ms. Doris AntebyMs. Hadassah ApfeldorfMs. Sari BaconMs. Debra BenzakeinMs. Malky BergsteinMs. Therese BerkowitzRabbi Naftali BesserRabbi Joseph J. BeydaMs. Michelle Biller-LevyMs. Elena BirmanMs. Lorelei BlackMs. Mica BloomRabbi Joseph BlumenthalMs. Chaya BukietMs. Eleanor ChertokMs. Maya CohenMr. Paul CohenRabbi Yohai CohenMs. Eva DayanMr. Miles EhrenkranzRabbi Dr. David EliachMr. Justin EngelMs. Yael FelsensteinMr. Irving FrancoMs. Binah FreedmanDr. Joyce FruchterMr. David FruhmanMr. David GalpertMr. Michael GelberMr. Brian GelfandDr. Lea GerberMs. Penina GinsbergMs. Shaindy GoldbergMr. Moshe GoldfeinMr. Yair GruenfeldMr. Michael GurockRabbi Moses HaberMs. Tzipora Halper
Ms. Sally HamwayMs. Shifra HanonRabbi Avi HarariRabbi Dr. Raymond HarariMr. Joel HesselMr. David HinsonMr. Adam HofstetterMr. David HorowitzMs. Shelley KaplowitzMs. Leslie KassinMr. Brian KatzMs. Susan KatzoffMs. Nava KeehnMr. Ricky KennardMs. Merav KhaliliRabbi Benjamin KramerMs. Rachail KurtzMs. Rivka KurtzMs. Helen KuznickiMr. Leor KwellerMs. Tziri LammMr. Jeffrey LazarMs. Erika LevaviMs. Beth LevinRabbi Ronald J. LevyMr. Jean LouisaireRabbi Craig LubnerMs. Sarah MarcusMs. Lilia MauskopMs. Sari MayerMs. Claudette MikhliMs. Grace MinyanDr. Etty MizrahiRabbi Ariel MizrahiMs. Patricia MuscoMs. Rachel NatovMs. Nina NawloMs. Gitta NeufeldMr. Jason NovetskyMs. Sara OvadiaMs. Jaclyn PahuskinRabbi Zelig Prag
Mr. Eldad RaphaeliMs. Tehila RatnerMs. Sarah RosenbaumMs. Shoshana RosenblumRabbi Yitzchak RosenblumMs. Jessica RossMr. Howard RothbortDr. Joelle Saad-LesslerMr. Eily SaadiaMs. Jill W. SandersMs. Fagie SchonbrunMs. Michal SchulmanMs. Sally ShatzkesMs. Evelyn ShterenzerMs. Hennie ShterenzerMs. Sarah ShulmanMs. Chaya ShulmanRabbi Jonathan SkolnickMs. Debbie SolomonMs. Debra SpiegelMs. Francine SteinhausRabbi Ahsher SternMs. Barbara SternRabbi Avner TalerRabbi Moshe TessoneMs. Batia TheilRabbi Etan TokayerRabbi Jacob TwenaMr. Boris VelednitskiyMs. Rose WeinsteinMs. Miriam WeinstockMs. Chava WernickMs. Miriam WielgusMs. Rachel WinklerDr. Joel WolowelskyMs. Margaret YaariMs. Hannah ZaltzmanMs. Frieda ZeitouniMr. Marius ZilbersteinMs. Chaya Zimmerman
Faculty & Staff
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Welcome to the Sixty-third Commencement Exercises of the Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School.
For more than eight decades, the Yeshivah of Flatbush has maintained a re-markable level of educational excellence. It is with pride that we look back on what we have achieved. Among these many achievements are the love for Israel we have instilled in our students, the excellence in academics we have infused, and the understanding of Torah uMitzvot we have communicated. The joy of giving and helping others and the awareness of a philosophy of Torah and Derech Eretz are reflected in the accomplishments of our alumni.
While all of us are justifiably proud of our achievements, the Yeshivah of Flatbush looks with still greater expectation toward the accomplishments of those who graduate today.
In this spirit, we extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2016 and to the parents, families and friends who have helped make this special day possible.
Rabbi Dr. Raymond Harari Rabbi Ronald J. Levy Head of School Principal
Ms. Jill W. Sanders Ms. Sari Bacon Associate Principal Associate Principal
Rabbi Joseph J. Beyda Mr. David M. Galpert Assistant Principal Assistant Administrator
Mr. Robert Frastai Rabbi Seth Linfield President Executive Director
Rabbi Dr. David EliachPrincipal Emeritus
greetings
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Program
Program Chair המנחהRabbi Joseph Beyda, Assistant Principal
Procession כניסת המסיימיםClass of 2016
The National Anthem ההמנון האמריקאיOrchestra
Invocation ברכות פתיחהHebrew — Max Edeson
English — Sabrina Abrahim
Prayer for Israel and תפילה לשלום מדינת ישראל the United States וארצות–הברית
Evelyn Tawil
Greetings ברכותRobert Frastai, President
Remarks נאום ראש הישיבהRabbi Dr. Raymond Harari, Head of School
*** summa cum laude — 95** magna cum laude — 92.5* cum laude — 89.5
A National Honor Society @ Archone English Diploma / Distinctionh Hebrew Diploma / Distinction
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INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL/STATE/CITY AWARDS
Jerusalem Science Contest Chiya Abramowitz
American High School Math ContestTeam Members: Sam Beyda, Max Edeson, Linda Guindi
Math Majors of America Tournament for High Schools Max Edeson, Top Scorer Chiya AbramowitzAmerican Scholastic Press Association Literary Publications 1st Place with Special Merit Pegasus Art & Literature MagazineSchool Newspapers 1st Place The Phoenix
Better 2 Write/Tov L’Chtov National Contest Stephanie Dweck, 2nd Prize
National AP ScholarsWith Distinction Sabrina Abrahim, Leah Linfield
With Honors Chiya Abramowitz, Miriam Zenilman
Scholars Esther Bildirici, Gabrielle Cohen, Sarah Coopersmith, Albert Dweck Stephanie Dweck, Max Edeson, Sari Esses, Sylvia Franco, Gina Gindi Victoria Gindi, Michelle Harari, Gabriel Vizgan
National Merit ScholarshipLetter of Commendation Leah Linfield National Scholastic Young Writers AwardPoetry: Gold Key, Silver Metal and Honorable Mention: Merle DweckEssay: Silver Key: Daniella BabaeeHonorable Mention: Daniella Babaee, Leah Linfield
National Social Studies Olympiad: World History Chiya Abramowitz
National Spanish Contest Level: Level IVSilver David BendayanHonorable Mention Caryn Darmoni, Barbara Schwartzbard
National Wordwright ChallengeHighest Honors Lily Betesh Honorable Mention Sabrina Abrahim, Rachel Chehova, Albert Dweck Max Edeson, Aida Franco, Yola Haber, Michelle Harari Leah Linfield, Gabriel Vizgan, Miriam Zenilman
NYS Department of Education Academic Excellence Scholarship Sabrina Abrahim, Max Edeson, Aida Franco, Victoria Gindi, Leah Linfield
New York Blood Center High School Scholarship Ralph Missry
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PUBLIC OFFICIAL AWARDS
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Achievement Award recognizes two students for their academic accomplishments. Aida Franco, Victoria Gindi
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Certificate of Recognition is given to students who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to their community. Albert Richter, Sarah Torgueman
New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman Triple “C” Award recognizes the “Character, Courage and Commitment” of individuals who have shown a commitment to learning, to their community, and to their fellow classmates. Sarah Coopersmith, Merle Dweck
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Achievement Award is given to two students who have demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to public service. Stephanie Dweck, Max Edeson
Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz Community Service Award is given to a senior who has demonstrated a sincere involvement in community affairs and encouraged others to do so. Elliot Sasson
Public Advocate Award is given in recognition of academic effort and extra-curricular achievement. Jennifer Maleh, Daniel Salzman
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Student Achievement Award is given to students who have excelled academically with outstanding leadership and citizenship. Daniella Babaee, Sylvia Franco
New York City Council Speaker’s Achievement Award recognizes outstanding commitment to academics in combination with good citizenship and community service. Katie Fishel, Natalie Mizrahi
Council Member Chaim M. Deutsch Graduation Award recognizes the school service of two seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and commitment to the community. Raquel Erdos, Joan Jemal
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams ONE BROOKLYN Award is presented to a student who excels in leadership, scholarship and community service. Danielle Ashkenazie
District Attorney Citation of Honor recognizes the outstanding leadership, character and service in promoting “Progress Through Justice” in the school and the community. Kimberly Alweiss, Gabriel Vizgan, Miriam Zenilmam
New York State Senator Simcha Felder Community Service Award is presented to a student who has given time and service to the school and the community. Chiya Abramowitz
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SCHOOL HONORS
Irving & Ida Allerhand Bible Award was donated by Irving Allerhand A”H, a former president of our Yeshivah, and his wife Ida. Sonny Setton
Dr. David Birnbaum Memorial Tanakh Award was established by his family and friends. Dr. Birnbaum A”H was the librarian of the Yeshivah, a Bible scholar and a renaissance man. Ruth Gindi
Abraham Carmel Memorial English Literature Award was donated by alumni and students who knew Mr. Carmel A”H, a beloved teacher and a sterling example of a committed Jew. Leah Linfield
Irving & Frances Dinitz Memorial Award for Community Service was established by the Dinitz family. Mr. Dinitz A”H was president of the Yeshivah, Mrs. Dinitz A”H, was a Ladies Auxiliary VP. Ralph Missry
Moshe A”H and Helene Gewolb Zachor Scholarship was established by Dr. Ira Gewolb and family in honor of his parents, survivors of the Shoah. It recognizes commitment to Holocaust education and Yom Hashoah. Addie Abihzer, Rafael Srour
Ladies Auxiliary Award for Character and Citizenship is given to the Senior Council President by the Ladies Auxiliary. Michelle Harari
Rabbi Max Mintz Memorial Talmud Award was established by the Feder and Mintz families in memory of Rabbi Max Mintz A”H. Rabbi Mintz, a Chairman of the Board of Education. Linda Guindi
Marc Sackin Memorial Scholar-Athlete Award was established in memory of a member of the Class of 1973 who was killed in a tragic accident. Albert Richter
The Sephardic Heritage Award is donated in memory of Albert and Peggy Hazan by their children. Victoria Gindi
Señora Rita Stone Memorial Award in Foreign Language was established by family, friends and alumni to honor the former chairperson of the Foreign Language department.
Morris Shalom
Scott Topolanski Memorial Award in Political Science was established in memory of a student in the Class of 1990. Albert Dweck
Chana Zak Memorial Award is given for excellence in Hebrew Literature. Lily Betesh
Hebrew Language Award is given for excellence in Hebrew Language. Miriam Zenilman
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COMMUNITY AWARDS
Brandeis Book Award for Social Action & Civic Engagement is given to a student in the top ten percent of the class who demonstrates a commitment to civic engagement and community service. Danielle Ashkenazie
New England Society in the City of Brooklyn History Award is given to a student who demonstrates excellence in the study of History. Ariel Grossman
COJO Rabbi Jerome Karlin Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service was established in memory of Rabbi Jerome Karlin, Executive Director of COJO Flatbush and is given to students who personify Gemilut Chasadim in their dedication to Pesach packaging. Danielle Ashkenazie, Joseph Baum, Max Edeson
XEROX Award for Innovation and Information Technology Joseph Baum
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Art Yvonne Benun
Biological Sciences Gabrielle Cohen
Chemistry Aida Franco
English Michelle Harari
Graphic Design Gina Gindi
Halakhah Linda Banbahji
Hebrew Sarah Torgueman
Jewish History Katie Fishel
Jewish Philosophy Clarice Soffer
Mathematics Max Edeson
Music Evelyn Tawil
Physics Sabrina Abrahim
Social Studies Rachel Escava
Spanish Barbara Schwartzbard
Talmud Oriel Abadie
Tanakh Yola Haber
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While we are proud of the accomplishments of all our students, we are especially proud of those students who have chosen to continue their Jewish education in Israel for the 2016-2017/5777 school year.
Oriel Abadie Yeshivat Eretz HaTzviAddie Abihzer IDFDanielle Ashkenazie Midreshet MoriahDenise Azrak Midreshet EshelDavid Bendayan Mechinat Otzem, IDFCynthia Benun Midreshet AmitYvonne Benun Midreshet AmitElliot Beyda Yeshivat Eretz HaTzviEsther Bildirici Midreshet LindenbaumRalph Cohen Yeshiva Lev AharonSolly Dahan Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceEmma Dayan Midreshet LindenbaumStephanie Dweck Midreshet LindenbaumMichael Elkharrat Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceJoseph Gindi Yeshivat Eretz HaTzviCharles Grego Yeshiva Lev AharonMoshe Illouz Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceAbraham Kassin Yeshivat Torat ShragaNathan Lati Yeshivat Torat ShragaElliot Levy Yeshivat Eretz HaTzviMoise Levy Yeshivat Eretz HaTzviLeah Linfield ChevrutahDavid Maimon Yeshivat Eretz HaTzviDorel Melloul Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceRose Mishaan Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceJack Mizrahi Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceJoey Mosseri Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceDavid Nakar Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceBenjamin Nigri TechnionAlbert Rahmey Yeshivat Eretz HaTzviElliot Sasson Yeshivat Eretz HaTzviBarbara Schwartzbard Midreshet EshelRobert Setton Yeshivat Torat ShragaClarice Soffer Midreshet LindenbaumEvelyn Tawil Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceLenore Tawil Midreshet EshelSarah Tourgeman Bar Ilan Israel ExperienceJonathan Uzan Yeshiva Lev AharonEmily Waingort Midreshet EshelVictor Zalta Yeshivat Reishit YerushalayimFrieda Zeitoune Midreshet Torah v’Avodah
post high school study in israel
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SPECIAL AWARDS FOR CONTINUING JEWISHEDUCATION IN ISRAEL
Rebecca & Max Axelrad Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the Axelrads’ attachment to Jewish learning and their commitment to Israel. Albert Rahmey, Emily Waingort
Rabbi Akiva and Tzila Besser Midot Award is donated by the Besser family in memory of their father and mother whose lives exemplified midot tovot. Danielle Ashkenazie
Abraham Carmel Israel Scholarship: David BendayanAbraham Carmel Memorial Award in Bible: Victor ZaltaThese awards were established by alumni and students in memory of a beloved teacher, a sterling example of a committed Jew.
Rabbi Aaron and Adele Dachowitz Memorial Award was established by their children to honor their parents’ commitment to Limud Torah in Eretz Yisrael. Danielle Ashkenazie, Robert Setton
Steven Gladstein Memorial Award in Talmud was donated in memory of a member of the Class of 1975 who died as a result of a violent anti-semitic act. Stephanie Dweck
Morris Goodman Memorial Award was established through the efforts of Rabbi Allan & Mrs. Suzanne Blaine A”H. Mr. Goodman was a strong supporter of Jewish education and the State of Israel. Esther Bildirici
Saul & Frieda Insel Memorial Award, established by their children, alumni of the Yeshivah, honors their parents’ devotion to Torah, Jewish education and Israel. Emma Dayan
Morris & Goldie Kalter Memorial Award: Abraham KassinMorris & Lena Presser Memorial Award: Denise AzrakMr. & Mrs. Stanley Presser gave two scholarships in memory of their parents to thank the Yeshivah for the excellent education of their son, Mitchell (HS ‘82).
Rosenthal Family Hakarat Hatov Scholarship in Memory of Beverly & Alvin Rosenthal honors Mr. & Mrs. Rosenthal’s passion for Israel and Jewish education. Elliot Sasson
Jeffrey Seelenfreund Memorial Award was established by the Seelenfreund family in memory of their son, Class of 1976. Elliot Levy
Dr. David Sheinkin Memorial Award is given in recognition of Dr. Sheinkin’s commitment to the Yeshivah (HS ‘56) and to Torah learning. Frieda Zeitoune
Jeffrey Weitzman Memorial Award was established in memory of an alumnus who met an untimely death after spending a year learning in Israel. Claire Soffer
PEGASUS LITERATURE & ART MAGAZINEEditors: Daniella Babaee, Rachel Chehova, Sarah Coopersmith, Gina Gindi,
Jesse Idy
THE PHOENIXEditor-in-Chief: Michelle Harari Senior Editor: Gabriel VizganManaging Editor: Miriam Zenilman Religion Editor: Sarah TorguemanEntertainment Editor: Daniella Babaee Sports Editor: Albert DweckFun and Games Editor: Merle Dweck Web Editor: Joseph BaumMusic Editor: Emily Fromer