2021 tribute book 4.9.21 FINAL

2021 tribute book 4.9.21 FINAL

Mission Statement: Ann & Nate Levine Academy is an inclusive, dynamic Jewish day school which fosters leadership, creativity, critical thinking, and Jewish values while empowering its students with integrity, self-confidence, and intellectual curiosity.

April 11, 2021

Dear Levine Families and Dallas Jewish Community,

Greetings to all and thank you for celebrating with us!

We are so excited to bring to you this year’s very special Gala—honoring two outstanding educational leaders who have had a lasting impact on Solomon Schechter Academy of Dallas and Ann & Nate Levine Academy: Emily Kern and Lois Davidson.

This year we are bringing you our Annual Gala in a unique and creative way, allowing us to welcome a larger Levine Community to celebrate and support our Mission.

We have come a long way as a school during this pandemic, because of the tireless efforts of our teachers and administrators. All year we have delivered educational excellence and Jewish commitment—with continuity both in-person and virtual instruction. Sadly the last time we were able to gather as a community was last year at our Annual Gala at Congregation Shearith Israel. Since that Gala in March of 2020, our school has been forging ahead, without looking back, thanks to your ongoing and substantial support. At Ann & Nate Levine Academy, we have many reasons to shout our successes throughout the greater Jewish community of Dallas. We continue to deliver best-in-class academic curricula; inspiring Jewish programming; new emphasis on STEM and robotics; growing service and leadership learning; an abundance of creativity; extra-curricular and summertime programs that hone talents and strengthen confidence. All of which has been further confirmed with the outstanding high school placements of our current 8 th grade class. Looking ahead, Levine has entered the final stages of the accreditation process; we foresee completing this process in a year from now, which will elevate Levine’s place among the best private schools as we anticipate official inclusion within the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. Here’s a big shout-out to some awesome parents and staff who helped make this Gala possible: Julie Wilkofsky, Development Chair; Mahra Pailet, Gala Chair; Susan & Steven Wilkofsky, Honorary Chairs; Linda Garner, Sponsorship Chair; Shana Staub, Auction Chair; Julia Gittlitz & Tara Karp, Tribute Journal Chairs. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our Director of Development, Yael Twito, and Development Assistant, Kelly Swofford, for their ongoing leadership and management of the overall Gala event and experience. Deserving a huge show of appreciation: we thank our faculty, our administrative team, and our Board of Trustees. This year, more than ever, you have worked so hard to assure that success shines upon all facets of the experience at Ann & Nate Levine Academy for all our students. Finally, we thank all of you, our parents and community friends—for participating in this important financial event for our school. We appreciate your commitment to Levine. Enjoy the virtual experience and have fun. Bid on the amazing auction items and don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the paddle call--all with Levine Academy on your mind!

Sincerely,

Tom Elieff, Head of School Sandy Haymann Marks, President of the Board of Trustees

With heartfelt admiration, we are pleased to announce that Lois Davidson and Emily Kern are this year’s honorees. These two incredible women have made a lasting impression on our school. They are both deeply committed to its mission, and their contributions to our community paved the way in

which teaching and learning continues at Levine today.

Lois served 35 years as Director of our Preschool. Hundreds of children and parents who walked

the halls throughout the years still remember her smile and her hugs. Throughout her tenure at Levine, her dedication and commitment to her students and her teachers never wavered. Her legacy continues as her daughter, Stephanie Taylor, serves as our Early Childhood Director, moving the program forward and keeping our students safe and happy during this challenging time. Emily began her involvement as a parent, sending her two daughters to the Preschool way back when. As her love for the school grew, she volunteered to take on the great responsibility of Chairing the Board of Trustees. Emily’s relationship with Levine has come full-circle as she now takes on the role of chairing the Grandparent Committee, participating as a member of the Board, and kvelling over her grandchildren who are now students at Levine! Their relationship began and flourished with children as the centerpiece. They met in the summer of 1973 when Lois was the director of the preschool day camp and Emily was the director of the older children’s day camp. They shared an office, not knowing then that they would be sharing lives and families for over the next 40 years. After the summer, Lois began teaching at Solomon Schechter, now Levine Academy. In 1978, she became Director of the preschool. During those years, Emily married and had her first child. Lois encouraged her to come visit the preschool and shortly after, Emily enrolled her child in the 2’s at Solomon Schechter. Lois encouraged Emily to volunteer at the school and she did and became more involved each year. She served on committees, the board, and eventually as board chairman (chairwoman). They created their very own family unit and became backyard neighbors. They celebrated Shabbat and all the other Jewish and secular holidays together. Their children would freely come and go in between their homes. They have always had a love, respect and understanding of childhood. Lois continued as Director for 35 years and Emily has a masters in social work and counsels children, adolescents and adults. Most importantly, they both have a strong commitment to children and to the importance of Jewish education. L’dor Va’dor

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 GALA SPONSORS!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 GALA SPONSORS!

Teacher Sponsors

Carol & Steve Aaron Barbara Altman Janet & Jeffrey Beck Brad & Diana Behringer Behringer Investments Chuck & Stacey Butler Gabriela & Sean Dalfen

Nilly & Ruben Ovadia Irving & Lauri Prengler Gloria & Lionel Reiman Risha & Steve Reiman Frank & Helen Risch Lisa & Steve Rudner The Schultz Family

Chanon, Fonberg & Ginsburg Families

Security Reconnaissance Team Leora Azoulay Short & Larry Short Arturo & Sandra Singer Ariane & Matt Stern

Congregation Anshai Torah Congregation Shearith Israel Joanne & Gary Croll Lois & Malcolm Davidson Eden & Tom Elieff The Felder Family Lisa & Randy Fleisher Frannie & Robert Gardner David & Linda Garner/Just for You Julia & Seth Gittlitz Dan & Kim Gold

Arnie & Barbara Stokol Amy & Anson Switzer/ Henry S. Miller-Anson Switzer Commercial Real Estate The Texas Jewish Post IMA/Waldman Ben & Laura Weinstein Bonnie & Jeffrey Whitman Ian & Julie Wilkofsky Steven & Susan Wilkofsky Aharon & Julie Yochananov

UBS/David & Kari Goldberg Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld Basil & Dot Haymann

Nancy & Solomon Israel Hylton & Veronique Jonas Emily & Larry Kern Katherine Krause & Warren Zahler

Jaime & Marcia Kopel Carol & Mark Kreditor Aaron & Eileen Kreisler Charmaine Lampert Jodi & Yan Lemeshev Ann & Nate Levine Lauren & Seth Margolies Sandy & Andrew Marks Jeremy & Shaun Medows Brent & Keren Meyer Marcus & Tina Orlowski

THANK YOU TO OUR TEAM OF GALA VOLUNTEERS!

( Auction Committee Continued) Andrea Steiger Jennifer Tonini

Development Committee Brad Behringer Randy Fleisher Marc Grossfeld Sandy Haymann Marks Solomon Israel Hylton Jonas Emily Kern

Board Chair Sandy Haymann Marks

Julie Yochananov Laura Weinstein Brittany Zeltser Party Box Team Rebecca Bashara Joanne Croll Amanda Domenico Shera Dressman Daphna Epstein Alysha Frieden

Development Chair Julie Wilkofsky

Gala Chair Mahra Pailet

Mark Kreditor Jodi Lemeshev

Honorary Chairs Susan & Steven Wilkofsky

Mahra Pailet Risha Reiman Mark Wayne Laura Weinstein Julie Wilkofsky Michael Zimmermann

Auction Chair Shana Staub

Julia Weiss Gittlitz Devorah Goldstein Ashley & Marc Grossfeld Michal Hirsch Linda & Garry Kahalnik Sandy Haymann Marks Brettne Hemley

Sponsorship Chair Linda Garner

Auction Committee Rebecca Bashara Michelle Berger Liz Bracken

Tribute Journal Chairs Julia Weiss Gittlitz Tara Karp

Emily Luskey Tina Orlowski Nilly Ovadia Mahra Pailet Jenalee Raphael

Jenna Braoude Leslie Ceballos Laurie Cordell

Student Art Wendy Cramer Nadine Gold

Joanne Croll Amy DuBois

Sandra Singer Colette Spirer Shana Staub Andrea Steiger Hilary Stern Jennifer Tonini Rabbis Wallach & Roffman

Ashley Grossfeld Allison Grossman Brettne Hemley Julia Kaufman Julie Kern Emily Luskey Aliyah Markowitz

Auctioneer Carlos Ido

Honorary Committee Anita Chanon Karla Jacoby Katty Rosenstock Patty Small Barbara Stokol Susan Wilkofsky

Beth Weinstein Laura Weinstein Petty Weiss Julie Wilkofsky Julie Yochananov

Tina Orlowski Zara Shapiro Marissa Solls

Auction Donors

12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse A Taste of the World Catering Ada Lee Photography Adina Wachsman Al Biernat's North Alma Ben Yaakov Amanda Shiner Amy Sue Designs Andy Blum Ani & Pedro Nosnik Ann & Nate Levine Academy Anna Shalev Artkive Ashley & Marc Grossfeld Audrey Jones Baked by Laynie Barkbox Becker Vineyards Becky Nurko Bellacures Ben & Jerry's Benny's Bagels Betty Kenner Beverley Lewin Board Mama Brandi Hunter Brenda Hirschowitz BRONCA Bubala Cafe Cafe Fino Cammie Guzman Camp Invention Camp Swag, Staci Rubin Camp Young Judaea Camp.com Campus Quilt Company Cara Mendelsohn Card My Yard Plano-West Caron Jankelow CasSandra Kessner Central Market Chana Ben-Abraham Chef Nick Walker Classy Canine Daycare Claudia Phillips

Colette Lipszyc Congregation Anshai Torah Congregation Shearith Israel

Home and Garden Consulting III Forks Il Bracco Ilana Tabaria Infused Oils & Vinegars Ira Diamond Irit Moyal It's DaVinyl! Jackie Kirkendall

Crave Popcorn Co Crayola Experience

D&J Sports, Inc. Dana Eisenberg Dana Shidlofsky Danielle & Jason Johnston Day Owl Debbie Cohn Debbie Sukenic Debbie Weingers Designs by Sarina Devorah Goldstein Diamond Treasures Diana Behringer, SKASKA FINE JEWELRY Dick's Sporting Goods Dogtopia of Plano Dr. Brett Strumwasser DMD, MS E.G. Geller Elements Massage Enlighten MD Erin Beckstrand Erin Epperson Fajita Pete's First Watch, The Daytime Cafe Flowers by Rivka Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Frankie's On The Park Frontiers of Flight Museum Gary Glanger

Jacqui Felder Jane Leader JCC of Dallas Jeffrey Kollinger Jenalee & Lee Raphael Jennifer Nissan

Jeremy Litton Jeresa Darnell Jessica Reese-Wilner JJ Goldman ReJoveunate, Joanna Bender Jobi & Friends Jojo's Sweeterie Jordan Taub Julie Smith Julie Wilkofsky J's Art Studio Karen's Buttery Kasart

Kate Williams Kathy Pinkus Kendra Scott Kenny's Italian Kitchen Kevin Steinberg Kidokinetics Dallas

Geller Orthodontics George Tobolowsky Get Organized! Giana dePaul Golden Flourish Tea

Kira Figueroa Kobi Cooper Kona Ice of Far North Dallas Lada Laura & Ben Weinstein

GOLFTEC, Jonathan Perez Haynsworth Photography HBR Technologies, Jeff Romick Hedy Soskolne Heidi Bacon

Lauren Margolies Learning Express, Amy MacDonald Lekka LifeTime Fitness Linda Clorfeine

Auction Donors continued

Linda Garner Lindsay Gray Lindsay Rothlein-Welek Lisa Gerstenfeld Liz B. Photography Liz Lawlor Lynda Friedensohn Lynda McInnes Lynne Fernandez

Sabrina Burck Saddleback Leather Co. Sandy Haas School of Rock Plano Shari Meyers Shelly Derdiger Shelly Mendelson Shira Diamonds, Adva & Kfir Rahamim Sign Gypsies Richardson,

Wendy Cramer Wendy Krispin Caterer Whole Foods Market Yard Card Queen, North Dallas Yard Imagination Yedida Assa Ylang 23 Zahler Funk Tennis Facility at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas

Lynne Guillot Mandylicious

Far North Dallas Simcha Catering Simone Haddad Sixty Vines Small Cakes Dallas

Marco Rodriguez Margaret Hunley Matt Stern Megan Fehler

Megan Rosenthal Michael Friedman Michelle Prengler Mills Uniform Company Modern Acupuncture Monster Yogurt Moonslice Bakery

Sophana Nop Sophia Achar Sophie Miller Stacey Smith

Stephanie Barta Stephanie Taylor Steven Itskovich Stuart & Myra Prescott Studio Movie Grill Suellen Rothschild Susan Wilkofsky Susie Ankari Suzie Hacker Tammy Schisler Taylor Quint Temple Emanu-El The Dallas Holocaust

Ms. Nancy Ms. Susan

My Pet Lady Nadine Gold Nancy Israel Naomi & Raz Asoulin- Handelman Nothing Bundt Cakes - Richardson Pam Karpel Park Hill Fine Art Portraits Port a Beach Buggie PowerKids Sports & Fitness Ra Sushi-Bar-Restaurant Rachel Goldin Rachelle Okowita Raising Cane's Randy & Lisa Fleisher Ritz-Carlton Robert Sennet, Landscape Architect Rosemore Eye Care Ryan Lewin, Flippin Art Dude

and Human Rights Museum The Gallery at Shearith Israel

The Knight School The Magnetic Shul The Market The Texas Rangers Tina Orlowski Tom Elieff Tom Thumb Total Wine & More Uchi Urban Spikes Vida Salon

Emily and Lois, In appreciation of your dedicated and loyal service to our school over so many years.

Beverley and Peter Lewin

Lois & Emily, A big thanks for all you have done for our school. With much gratitude, Barbara & Arnie Stokol

Diamond Treasures Owner: Raz Asulin 4201 Spring Valley Rd Suite 530 Dallas TX, 75244 Office : 214-749-1145 www.diamond-treasures.com

Congratulations to the incredible 8th graders of 2021! We are so proud of you! See y’all at NCSY/JSU!

Rabbi Lomner and Mrs. Ben-Abraham

Behringer proudly supports Levine Academy. Thank you to all the teachers and staff for everything you do.

David S. Goldberg, CFP Vice President - Wealth Management Senior Portfolio Manager 7250 Dallas Parkway Suite 1200 Plano TX 75024 469 - 440 - 0555 855 - 581 - 9774 fax [email protected] ubs.com/team/mvg

To our amazing husbands, Dr. Lois Davidson, aka Malcolm Mr. Emily Kern, aka Larry We want to thank you both for a lifetime of love, support, and, most of all, a sense of humor that has allowed us to do what we have loved doing. Your partnership and love has been crucial; As they say, we couldn ’ t have done it without you!

We are eternally grateful. Love, Lo & Em

Mazel Tov to Lois and Emily for this well-deserved honor. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate everything we have to be grateful for this year. Thank you to all of the Levine Staff and Faculty for their hard work during this challenging season.

Levine Academy would not be the same without you.

Ann & Nate Levine

Emmy - We are so proud of you and this well deserved honor! We are so grateful to you for all the love and hard work

you have poured into our amazing school over the past few decades. You are one of the most amazing, loving, caring and nurturing people we know, we couldn’t love you more and we are so happy to call you ours!

Love, Julie, Ian, Jordyn, Molly & Benjamin

THANK YOU, EMILY AND LOIS, FOR YOUR VISION, GUIDANCE, PASSION, AND COLLABORATION IN BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR ANN AND NATE LEVINE ACADEMY. WE APPRECIATE THE AMAZING PROFESSIONALS WHO CONTINUE TO INSPIRE OUR STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND, AND WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.

SANDY, ANDREW, JAKE & ADRIANNA MARKS

From our family to yours, we are so warmly grateful for ALL of our fantastic teachers & support staff at Levine Academy! Thank you all for your hard work and all of the love you nurture our children with each day! We are so thankful for our village! All of our LOVE, The Orlowski Family

Thank you to all our amazing teachers and administrators at Levine. We appreciate everything you do!

Risha, Steven, Dani and Pierson Reiman

We salute the honorees for their time and energy devoted to our chi ldren and Levine Academy Carol & Mark Kreditor

Mazel Tov Lois Davidson & Emily Kern

We appreciate all you’ve done and continue to do for Levine Academy and the Jewish Community.

Lisa, Randy, Jonah, and Marlee Fleisher

Once a stallion, always a stallion. Giddy up. Affectionately, Seth Margolies

Thank you to the Levine Academy teachers and staff ! We love you !

Matt & Ariane Stern and Family

L o i s & Em i l y , Two pe as i n a pod , f r i ends and ne i ghbo r s for e ve r ; Two fo rm i dab l e , e x ce pt i ona l , ex t r ao r d i na r y women , e ach i n the i r own way s ; Two women who touche d and won a z i l l i on he a r ts , bab i es , ch i l d r en , teens , moms , dads , g r ann i es , and g r andpa s too . . .… Two be aut i fu l women , l ove d and che r i she d by a l l .

F r om our fami l y to both of y ou , We send l ove and admi r at i on and Two b i g , huge , and we l l de se r ve d Maza l tov s ! L ove and hugs , Ve r on i que and Hy l ton

Congratulations to Lois Davidson and Emily Kern! We are so proud of both of you and all of your accomplishments! Thanks for all you do for our community!

Sandy & Howard Donsky

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Congratulations to the honorees, Lois Davidson and Emily Kern. Thank you for your commitment to all the children, families, and staff. Additional congratulations to Levine Academy for another successful year.

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Janet & Jeffrey Beck

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Levine Academy teachers are to be applauded for their hard work and care during this COVID teaching year. Our grandchildren, Dylan Steiger and Adelaine Becker, as well as all students, have thrived as a result.

Bonnie & Jeffrey Whitman

Mazel Tov to Lois Davidson & Emily Kern on receiving this well - deserved honor !

May Levine Academy forever go from strength to strength. Lisa & Steve Rudner

Eileen & Aaron Kreisler

A special hug of love and gratitude to Emily and Lois for the years of support when our children were just starting on their paths of Jewish learning and friendships. We always knew if there was an issue they were there with an open door and ear. We never realized the impact they made until we looked back to reflect. May their lives be filled with good health, happiness and joy just like they gave us while helping to shape our kids. We will be forever grateful.

The Chanon, Fonberg & Ginsburg Families

Congratulations to Lois and Emily for such a well deserved honor. We are grateful for their dedication to Levine. We are also grateful to all the EC teachers and staff who have made such a wonderful impact on our granddaughter, Sari. Yasher Koach and may you go from strength to strength. Sandra & David Veeder

In honor of Lois Davidson, with love and gratitude

In honor of Emily and Lois for their life long dedication to Levine Academy. It is wonderful persons like you who make such a huge impact on the lives of students and families at Levine!

Andrew & Alexander Murphy

Class of 2011, Class of 2015

Marcia & Jaime Kopel

Melanie Kuhr

Levine teachers and staff represent a significant element in the lives of so many children. We thank them for their continued engagement, hard work, and dedication.

Linda & David Garner

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Congratulations Lois! from Leora Asoulay Short & the Lesh girls

And a warm welcome to the Levine graduates who will be part of next year’s incoming freshman class at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, creating the next generation of scholar artists.

From Nancy, Solomon & Sarina Israel

Thank you and Mazel Tov to Emily and Lois for all they have done for Levine over many years! Thank you, also, To the amazing faculty who have transformed learning

over the last year. We are so grateful for all that you do.

The Lemeshev Family

Thank you to Lois and Emily for devoting your life to our children and grandchildren! !

Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld & Family

Congratulations to the honorees, Lois Davidson & Emily Kern

We thank them for their commitment and dedication to Levine Academy

Stacey & Chuck Butler

Mazel Tov to Lois & Emily aka, Mom & Em, Grandma & Emmy Two incredible women who are amazing role models, loving Moms and Grandmas, and who have touched the lives of countless children & their families. We are so proud of you and love you More than we can ever say!

Stephanie, Beau, Zach, and Nathan

Levine Academy’s “DYNAMIC DUO” Your kindness, humor, generosity of spirit and leadership continue to affect our school’s universe. I have been blessed with your friendship for 30+ years, and I am honored to honor you both.

Judy Glazer

Congratulations to Lois and Emily on this Well Deserved Honor

You Are Treasures for this Community Marcy C . Helfand

Words alone cannot express the gratitude, love, and support Lois has shown me and my family; Lois gave me my first job when we moved to Texas, and she gave Jake and Mitchell many hugs and kisses when needed,

and just because. We love you, Lois! XO – Debbie, Jonathan, Jake, and Mitchell

The greatest investment we can ever make is to invest our lives in the lives of others! Lois and Emily, Your commitment and dedication inspires us everyday! Love, David, Heather, Jordyn, Eden, Talia, and Liam Behr Joshua, Nicole, Natalie, Isaac, and David Emmett Jared, Julie, Brendan, Zac, Jory, and Callie Drinkwater

Lois & Emily, Thank you for all the mornings of smiling welcomes that made coming to school so special for our kids, and for your commitment to the school and Jewish edu- cation! Mirchelle Louis

We love you Lois!

Renee Stanley Brett Stanley Unell Megan Stanley Levitt Dustin Stanley

Thank you Emily & Lois for everything you’ve done for so many children & families.

All our love, Helen & Frank Risch

We cannot mask our gratitude for you this year! Thank you, Sandy & Caron, and to all the Levine Academy teachers, for a wonderful year! Love, your 3’s parents

Thank you so much to the incredible team of 6th grade teachers. You have strengthened our children’s hearts & minds during this incredibly challenging year. With love and gratitude, 6th grade parents The Class of 2021 would like to thank our incredible Levine Academy teachers and staff for all the love and support we have received over the years. We will always cherish the amazing friendships and we know everything you have taught us has prepared us for the next step in our educational journey.

Gabriela Appel Ryan Bernstein Noah Brown Stella Bruce Avi Cohen Claire Cohen Jenna Files Itamar Friedman Chloe Glanger Samantha Gold Zachary Goldminz Ben Goldstein

Jonathan Grossfeld Morgan Hacker Alexis Kaganas Rachel Medows Sierra Menachemson Elizabeth Nassi Mila Neumark Avner O’Sullivan Noah Raphael Hillary Rothstein Eva Rouhani Natalie Rubin

Max Rudelman Aaron Schildkraut Abigail Singer Guy Stern Caroline Warshauer Olivia Wayne Ariella Weisman Lainey Wren Alana Zahler Zoe Zahler Owen Zimmermann