Dina Wyshogrod Zlotogorski (served 1989-1990)
Dina Wyshogrod Zlotogorski
(served 1989-1990)
“Heschel wasn’t just a school for the kids—it was a school that made [the parents] feel welcome too.”
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Caryn Margolis (served 1989-1991)
Caryn Margolis
(served 1989-1991)
“I look back fondly on my time as Co-President of the Parents’ Association, and I am quite thrilled at how it has thrived in the past 40 years.”
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Ruth Salzman (served 1990-1992)
Ruth Salzman
(served 1990-1992)
“The Parents’ Association stepped up to play a critical part in keeping lines of communication open and keeping the community engaged… [We shared] the vision of a pluralistic day school where our children could thrive because they saw multiple meaningful ways to be Jewish.”
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Marian Weston (served 1991-1993)
Marian Weston
(served 1991-1993)
“I became active [in the PA] as a way to get to know the Heschel community and as a way to give back.”
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Yocheved Cohen (served 1992-1994)
Yocheved Cohen
(served 1992-1994)
“When I was in the PA, the vision of the school was already flourishing. There was a spirit of inquiry and openness that was truly inspirational in the realm of education… .Heschel was a community that welcomed the input of all its constituents.”
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Naomi Steinberger (served 1993-1995)
Naomi Steinberger
(served 1993-1995)
“Service to the Heschel School was one of the most fulfilling parts of my life as a parent of elementary school students… . It gave me the opportunity to help the school in many ways and for our family to make lifelong friends.”
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Fred Mansbach (served 1994-1996)
Fred Mansbach
(served 1994-1996)
"For my family and countless others, the Abraham Joshua Heschel School has been more than a school. It has been a community. I am honored to have participated in that community and served as Co-President of the Parents' Association."
"For my family and countless others, the Abraham Joshua Heschel School has been more than a school. It has been a community. I am honored to have participated in that community and served as Co-President of the Parents' Association."
Robin Forman (served 1996-1998)
Robin Forman
(served 1996-1998)
“We created so many things back then, and in doing that—working with the administration—we created the Heschel you all know and love. It was my honor as well as my great pleasure to be a part of that creative process.”
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Tamar Major (served 1997-1999)
Tamar Major
(served 1997-1999)
“It was through serving that I had amazing opportunities to work with incredible people, many of whom are still my close friends today… .We did work together in a wonderful way. There was an integrity and intensity to our work, and I'm proud to have been a part of it.”
Merle Wolff Gonchar (served 1998-2000)
Merle Wolff Gonchar
(served 1998-2000)
“Working with the faculty, staff, and administrators was such a gift to me. I feel the skills I learned working with professional and lay-leaders and fellow parents inform my philanthropic work today.”
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Judi Zvi ז״ל (served 1999-2001)
Judi Zvi ז״ל
(served 1999-2001)
“Judi was my friend’s mother, an incredibly kind and loving soul who provided a second home and emotional support for a child in dire need. She took me shopping for my Bat Mitzvah dress and planned my party when my mother was seriously ill. When my mother passed away, Judi was there for me and my family. Now that I teach at Heschel, I know that that is simply the way of things here. In my view, Judi embodied what it means to be a parent at Heschel; she looked out for the best interests not only of her own children, but also of all the children in her orbit. I think because of Judi and the example that she set, countless families have been able to rely on our community as a source of support and comfort during impossible times.” -Dalia Terry (‘08); Heschel Middle School teacher.
Judi was my friend’s mother, an incredibly kind and loving soul who provided a second home and emotional support for a child in dire need. She took me shopping for my Bat Mitzvah dress and planned my party when my mother was seriously ill. When my mother passed away, Judi was there for me and my family. Now that I teach at Heschel, I know that that is simply the way of things here. In my view, Judi embodied what it means to be a parent at Heschel; she looked out for the best interests not only of her own children, but also of all the children in her orbit. I think because of Judi and the example that she set, countless families have been able to rely on our community as a source of support and comfort during impossible times.” -Dalia Terry (‘08); Heschel Middle School teacher.
Carole Baker ז״ל (served 2000-2002)
Carole Baker ז״ל
(served 2000-2002)
‘’Carole was deeply devoted to Judaism and to raising children with a strong connection to their faith and to the state of Israel. Given her experience in education as a learning specialist, she viewed her role as PA president as her way of giving back to the Jewish community. It was her mitzvah.’’ -David Solis-Cohen
‘’Carole was deeply devoted to Judaism and to raising children with a strong connection to their faith and to the state of Israel. Given her experience in education as a learning specialist, she viewed her role as PA president as her way of giving back to the Jewish community. It was her mitzvah.’’ -David Solis-Cohen
Janet Rosenberg (served 2001-2003)
Janet Rosenberg
(served 2001-2003)
Being co-president with Janet was truly an honor. Janet brought a great combination of professionalism and enthusiasm, along with a lot of great ideas to this role. I enjoyed getting to know another great Heschel parent … If not for the PA, our paths may not have crossed since our children were all in different grades.
-Harriet Shaiman
Being co-president with Janet was truly an honor. Janet brought a great combination of professionalism and enthusiasm, along with a lot of great ideas to this role. I enjoyed getting to know another great Heschel parent … If not for the PA, our paths may not have crossed since our children were all in different grades.
-Harriet Shaiman
Harriet Shaiman (served 2002-2004)
Harriet Shaiman
(served 2002-2004)
“I have fond memories of working with the PA in the Lower School, and then building the PA in the High School. What made it so wonderful was the people.”
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Beth Caunitz (served 2003-2005)
Beth Caunitz
(served 2003-2005)
“I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of parents and professionals. They all made me a better mom, a better wife, a better friend and a better Jew.”
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April Stewart Klausner (served 2004-2006)
April Stewart Klausner
(served 2004-2006)
“The school provided amazing support… [having leadership roles on the PA] was a great growth experience for me.”
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Ann Scherzer (served 2005-2007)
Ann Scherzer
(Served 2005-2007)
“My family’s years at Heschel were infused with love, friendship and growth. Serving on the PA and then acting as its president taught me to appreciate the volunteers that make the community what it is. I was in awe of the dedication, talent and commitment of my fellow presidents and PA members. Thank you for this tremendous honor.”
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Karen Kolodny (served 2006-2008)
Karen Kolodny
(served 2006-2008)
“By sending our girls to Heschel… we gained a community we cherish.”
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Erica Marks Panush (served 2007-2011)
Erica Marks Panush
(served 2007-2011)
“It was the best volunteer position that I ever held, and... to finish my term by combining the [Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School PA with the High School] PA was an immense opportunity.”
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Kathy Rosof Hunt (served 2008-2010)
Kathy Rosof Hunt
(served 2008-2010)
"Kathy is a genuine soul, who gave her whole heart to her work on the PA. As a PA Co-President, she was a wonderful partner, loved Heschel, and embraced the Co-Presidency with gusto. She is definitely someone who brought tremendous value to the Parents' Association..." -Erica Marks Panush
"Kathy is a genuine soul, who gave her whole heart to her work on the PA. As a PA Co-President, she was a wonderful partner, loved Heschel, and embraced the Co-Presidency with gusto. She is definitely someone who brought tremendous value to the Parents' Association..." -Erica Marks Panush