Maimonides School
On behalf of the Board of Directors
We express our deep appreciation and gratitude to our
SCHOOL LEADERS, ADMINISTRATORS,
FACULTY AND STAFF
for your hard work and dedication
every day of the school year
and for helping educate and raise
our children and grandchildren
Maimonides School
Congratulations to all the honorees!
Our school and community are stronger
because of each of you.
Thank you!
From all of us at Maimonides School
Diamond
Mazal Tov to
Rabbi Noah Cheses
for his leadership,
as well as his commitment to
the Maimonides community and its values
The Swartz Family
Diamond
The world stands upon three things: upon Torah,
upon divine service, and upon acts of kindness. (Avot 1:2)
In honor of
Merv Alge
for your dedicated service to our school
and our community with gratitude
and respect for your integrity,
professionalism, and boundless chesed
The Swartz Family
Diamond
...ואם מצאתם שם תינוקות מצפצפין בקולן אין אתם יכולים להזדוג להם...
Go to their houses of learning, and if you find there the voices of children
chirping in the study of Torah, you cannot overcome the people
of Israel (Bereishit Rabbah c. 65:22)
We are grateful to the Maimonides School community, faculty,
and leadership whose holy mission of educating Jewish children
is critical to the survival and success of the Jewish people.
Mazal Tov to Merve Alge, whose loving care of the school
and all who enter it is a gift to us all.
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Noah Cheses,
whose leadership and example are an inspiration.
Janet Chiel
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Diamond
Mazal tov to our special honorees
Judy and Jonathan Chiel,
Rabbi Noah Cheses and Merv Alge
It is a privilege to have this opportunity
to say thank you for everything
you do for our beloved Maimonides School
and our Boston Jewish community.
May your contributions give strength
and energy to our School and inspire
our larger school community to do the same.
With deep appreciation and gratitude
Risa and Zev Gewurz
Diamond
In recognition and appreciation of
Judy and Jonathan Chiel, Rabbi Noah Cheses,
and Merv Alge - powerful role models
for current and future generations
of Maimonides students, especially exemplifying
our community pillars of commitment,
compassion and, Torah values.
Debbie and Peter Gyenes
Diamond
Mazel tov to all our honorees
Jonathan and Judy Chiel,
Merv Alge and Rabbi Noah Cheses
אתה תחזה מכל העם אנשי חיל יראי א-ם אנשי אמת שנאי בצע
"... Seek out from among all the nation capable people who fear G-d,
people of truth, who spurn ill-gotten gain." Shmot 18:21
We are deeply grateful for your leadership, your exemplification of
Torah values, and your contributions over so many years
for the benefit of Maimonides and the Jewish community at large.
May you be blessed with many more years
of health, happiness, joy and celebration!
Rebecca '82 and Steven Schwartz and Family
Diamond
Make for yourself a teacher, acquire for yourself a friend,
and judge everyone with the scale weighted in his favor.
(Avot 1:6)
In honor of Our teachers, our friends
Jonathan and Judy Chiel
With gratitude and admiration for your derech
and for all you do for our school,
our community, and Klal Yisrael
With love,
The Swartz Family
Diamond
Jonathan & Judy, Mazel Tov on this well-deserved honor!
Thank you for all of your hard work
on behalf of the school and the community.
Jonathan, I want to thank you very much for being a mentor to me
Jonathan, I want to thank you very much for being a mentor to me
and always taking time from your busy schedule to meet with me
and offer your guidance.
Merv, Mazel Tov! Thank you for your tireless effort
Merv, Mazel Tov! Thank you for your tireless effort
on behalf of the school. We are really happy that your essential work
behind the scenes is getting the recognition it deserves.
Rabbi Cheses, Mazel Tov!
Sam, Tami, Ben, Michael and Daniel Wald
Diamond
With much appreciation & admiration
for those who have worked, still work,
and will continue to work on behalf of
the Maimonides School
and especially to our honorees:
Judy & Jonathan Chiel
Merv Alge
Rabbi Noah Cheses
Joyce & Jeremy Wertheimer
Sarah '17 and Devorah '21
Emerald
Dear Judy and Jonathan,
Mazel Tov upon becoming the honored recipients of
the Maimonides Community Award. You both are beloved,
devoted pillars of the Community - and our Family-
and we are proud of you always!
May you continue on your path of inspirational mitzvot
and exemplary lives of Torah, Avodah, v'Gemilut Hasadim.
With admiration and much love,
Mom and Dad
Taren and Ralph
Susan and Joel
Vered, Michael, Danielle, Aaron, Jenna, Jonathan,
Rena, Max, Ethan, Anna
and all your great nieces and nephews
Sapphire
In appreciation of
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
for their commitment
and dedication to Maimonides School.
Phyllis and Michael (z'l) Hammer Fund
Sapphire
Mazal tov to
Judy and Jonathan Chiel,
Judy and Jonathan Chiel,
Rabbi Noah Cheses,
and Merv Alge
for all they do
for all they do
to support Maimonides
and inspire our community.
Paula and Ernest Fraenkel
Sapphire
Congratulations to all the worthy honorees
and thank you to the leadership, faculty and staff
of Maimonides School for helping to educate
and raise our wonderful grandchildren,
Ariana ('17), Danya ('19), Judah ('21) and Raanan ('24),
in torah and madah, mitzvot and menschlechkeit
Proud grandparents
Brenda and Samuel Gewurz
Ariana ('17), Danya ('19), Judah ('21) and Raanan ('24),
in torah and madah, mitzvot and menschlechkeit
Proud grandparents
Brenda and Samuel Gewurz
Sapphire
Congratulations to all the honorees
With much admiration and gratitude
Special tribute to Merv
for his tireless dedication to the school
Jen and Dror Michaelson
Sapphire
Mazal Tov and congratulations to
the Trifecta of honorees.
All 3 exemplify the best of Jewish Values:
All 3 exemplify the best of Jewish Values:
a commitment to Torah, Avodah
and Gemilut Chesed.
And Maimo is so much richer
And Maimo is so much richer
because of them.
Ellen and Heshy Marcus
Sapphire
Mazel Tov to the honorees
We are happy to support Maimonides
and all that the school stands for
May you go from strength to strength.
The Milgram Family
Sapphire
Martin Patt
son of Abraham & Sarah Patt, A"H
Malden
Sapphire
Ruby
Congratulations to all the honorees
for their dedication
for their many years of serving
Maimonides School
Singer Family Foundation
Ruby
Todah rabah to Steve Schwartz
for his devoted leadership of the board
and to Rabbi Jaffe, Rabbi Huff, Mr. Mattoon,
Mr. Fadlon, Mrs. Bar-Or, and Mrs. Bessler
for their insightful guidance
of the students and teachers
that make Maimonides School unique.
Paula & Ernest Fraenkel
Ruby
Mazal Tov to all the honorees
Esther and Jeffrey Jaffe
Ruby
Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
and especially to our friend Merv.
Merv- you are truly a role model
to all of us in every way!!
This community is so blessed to have you!
Mark and Debbie Lovich
Ruby
Congratulations to our eminently deserving honorees!
Judy and Jonathan Chiel, your legacy of leadership at Maimonides,
is a lasting inspiration to us all.
Rabbi Noah Cheses, your guidance as a spiritual leader and alumnus,
resonates deeply in and out of the school.
Merv Alge, you are a true mensch and a model to us all --
our school is all the better because of not just what you do,
but the way you do it.
Thank you!
Dawn and Scott Mattoon
Ruby
Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Smits family
Ruby
In honor of
Merve Alge
and the rest of
the outstanding faculty
and staff a Maimonides
Miriam, Steve, Hannah '17, Eve '19,
and Jesse '21 Spear
Ruby
Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well-deserved honors.
We are grateful for your leadership,
and your commitment to everything Maimonides stands for.
And special appreciation for Merv, who moved mountains
(of furniture and supplies) post haste, to ensure
a smooth transition for our kids
and an enhanced school experience.
Mazel Tov to the entire Maimonides community.
May we all go together from strength to strength.
The Paris family
Ruby
Congratulations to all the honorees,
with special thanks to Merv Alge
for his tireless dedication
to Maimonides School.
Caryn and James Wolfe
Ruby
To honorees
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Thank you for
all the tireless work you've done
on behalf of Maimonides.
Your leadership is
tremendously valued.
tremendously valued.
David and Davida Zimble
Ruby
To honoree Noah Cheses:
Mazel Tov on the well-deserved honor.
We are thrilled to have you back
in the community.
May you go from strength to strength!
David and Davida Zimble
Ruby
To honoree Merv Alge
It's been a privilege and honor to have you
as a close, personal friend for over three decades.
We're thrilled that the school is recognizing you
for your tireless commitment
and dedication to the school, the students,
and the community.
and dedication to the school, the students,
and the community.
Sorry to be missing this wonderful occasion
David and Davida Zimble
Gold
In Honor of our Dear Friends and Members
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Mazal Tov To Deserving Honorees
Rabbi Noah Cheses & Merv Alge
Yasher Koach to our wonderful members
Steve Schwartz, Outgoing Chairman of the Board
Ernest Mandel, Incoming Chairman of the Board
In Deep Appreciation of the Administration, Faculty,
Staff & Students of Maimonides School
Bivirkat Tamshichu veTatzlichu!!
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Mazal Tov To Deserving Honorees
Rabbi Noah Cheses & Merv Alge
Yasher Koach to our wonderful members
Steve Schwartz, Outgoing Chairman of the Board
Ernest Mandel, Incoming Chairman of the Board
In Deep Appreciation of the Administration, Faculty,
Staff & Students of Maimonides School
Bivirkat Tamshichu veTatzlichu!!
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The Families of Congregation Shaarei Tefillah
Orlee & David Berlove, Arlene Bernstein, Andrew & Cynthia Cohen & Family, Rochelle P. Cohn, Linda & Teo Dagi, Sarah Eichler & Eli Schulman, Ruth & Gene Fax, Profs. Alan & Marica Feld, Drs. Phil & Sylvia Barack Fishman, Jonathan & Debbie Forman, Phyllis Hammer, Michael & Sharon Haselkorn, Fara & Benji Hain, Eva & Mel Hoffman, Herbert & Sally Kepnes, Alex Klibaner & Rachel Schiff, Rachel & Brian Koplow, Deb Kram, Roberta & Ron Loberfeld, Naomi & Carl Lopkin, Alex & Shari Mandel, Lisa & Bruce Micley, Carol & Daniel Milewich, Robert Morgan & Hillary Miller, Scott & Grace Offen, Naomi & Keith Osher, Orit & Hagay Ramati, Ina & Jerry Regosin, Barbara Rosenblum & Ed Reingold, Judi Roth, Ellen & Michael Rubin, Jay & Daphne Sage, Stephanie & Rabbi Benjamin J. Samuels, Naomi & Sidney Schulman, Joel & Vera Schultz, Prof Lester & Ethel Segal, Naomi & Richard Shore, Ellie & Barry Shrage, Manuel & Rachel Spector, Prof. David & Shira Starobinski, Louise Stokar, Vered & Micahel Strapp, Isaak & Eve Unger-Sobel, Tibor Vais, Sheila & David Waxman, Ezra Waxman, Hedy Weiner, Andrew Wiener & Jan Rothschild & Family, Gale & Richard Wilgoren, Dr. Michael & Adrienne Cooper Wolfe, Toby & Alan Zaitchik
Rabbi Benjamin J. Samuels, PhD.
Hagay Ramati, President
Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, Newton
www.Shaarei.org
Gold
Norah Mazar & Shmuel Weglein
Gold
שמע בני מוסר אביך, ואל תטש תורת אמך
Mom and Dad,
Through your tireless work and exceptional kindness, you live the values
of your parents. You have helped realize a vision for the future
of Maimonides, and the Boston Jewish community, that is at all times
guided by those principles: to love Yiddishkeit, to devote yourselves
to education, and to take meaningful action to help others.
We love you and are so proud of all you have accomplished.
Mazel tov on this wonderful honor!
Much love,
Rachel '01 and David, Jamie '04
and Yair, Laura '06,
Harry '09 and Zoe Gabriel, Amalia,
Sammy, Mia, and Liana
Gold
Mazal Tov to all the honorees!
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Rabbi Noah Cheses
Merv Alge
Thank you for all of your support of
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Rabbi Noah Cheses
Merv Alge
Thank you for all of your support of
the Maimonides community.
The Ravids
Sharon, Michael, Ethan, Abigail
Sharon, Michael, Ethan, Abigail
Silver
With tremendous Hakarat Hatov
and great respect to our wonderful honorees:
Judy and Jonathan Chiel,
Our Own Rabbi Cheses,
and Marvelous Merv!!
Thank you for all you ALL do!!
Amy, Adam, Ariel, Elisheva,
Yoey and Elan Goldman
Silver
To four of our most favorite people,
Thank you for the tremendous contributions
you have made and continue to make
to our school and community.
Yasher Kochachem!
Marc and Beth Epstein and Family
Silver
Congratulations to
Maimonides School and to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors!
on their well deserved honors!
Yakir and Cheryl Levin and family
Yakir and Cheryl Levin and family
Silver
MAZEL TOV & YASHER KOACH
TO
JUDY & JONATHAN CHIEL
RABBI NOAH CHESES
MERV ALGE
JUDY & JONATHAN CHIEL
RABBI NOAH CHESES
MERV ALGE
Catering by Andrew
Marvin & Clare Andrew & Jan
Michelle '09, Alex '11 & Atara,
Julia '14, Rebecca '16
Wiener
Silver
In Honor of the 2020 Maimonides Community Celebration Awardees:
Judy & Jonathan Chiel, Rabbi Noah Cheses, and Merve Alge
Amy & Lester Cohen & Family
Emily (Cohen 1999), Dan, Noam & Dafna Jaffe
Eli (2006) and Margaret (2008) Zwiebach Cohen
Silver
Congratulations to All of the Honorees!
May all of you continue to go from strength to strength!
May Maimonides School continue to nurture the love of Torah,
Ahavat Yisrael, and scientific curiosity in all of its students!
Daniel Thumim, Judith Aaronson, David, Shimon, and Sarah Thumim
Silver
The world would be a better place
if there were more people like
Jonathan and Judy Chiel
James and Paula Gould
Silver
Mazal Tov to Merv Alge on
this well-deserved honor.
this well-deserved honor.
Thank you for your tireless dedication to
Maimonides School and to our community.
Claudine '91 and Adam Grossman
Silver
Mazal Tov to the Honorees!
כי עשה יעשה ה' לאדני בית נאמן
"For Hashem will make for my master an everlasting house"
To our colleague Merv Alge, and his unflinching dedication
"For Hashem will make for my master an everlasting house"
To our colleague Merv Alge, and his unflinching dedication
to the Maimonides School building
כי מלחמות ה' אדני נלחם
"For the battles of Hashem my master does fight"
To our colleague Rabbi Noah Cheses, and his persistent commitment
"For the battles of Hashem my master does fight"
To our colleague Rabbi Noah Cheses, and his persistent commitment
to spreading and defending our School's vision and values
ורעה לא ימצא בך, מימיך
"And no wrong has ever been found in you since your birth"
To Alumni parents Judy and Jonathan Chiel, whose good name
"And no wrong has ever been found in you since your birth"
To Alumni parents Judy and Jonathan Chiel, whose good name
and commitment to honesty and integrity is well known
Shmuel Alef 25:28
Shmuel Alef 25:28
Yaakov & Yael Jaffe
Silver
In honor of
Judy & Jonathan Chiel
and Rabbi Noah Cheses
Role models for
Maimonides students
Maimonides students
Jonathan D. Sarna & Ruth Langer
Silver
Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Klibaner Schiff Family
Silver
With great appreciation of
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
and In honor of two generations
of Kolodny and Schwartz
Maimonides graduates
Nancy and Jerry Kolodny
Silver
In Honor of
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Merv Alge
Rabbi Noah Cheses
with appreciation for
your care and commitment
to our school and community
your care and commitment
to our school and community
Sybil and Steve Levisohn
Silver
Congratulations and Best Wishes
to my former classmate Jonathan Chiel
on this most deserving honor.
Jonathan was always a great talent and am so happy
to see that he has focused his skills
to see that he has focused his skills
on helping Maimonides
and the greater Jewish Community.
Joel Mael
Silver
Mazal tov to
Judy and Jonathan Chiel,
Rabbi Noah Cheses,
and Merv Alge
on your well-deserved honor.
Your dedication to the school
and the Boston Jewish community
is an inspiration to us all.
Jonathan, Miriam, Sammy, Maya,
and Benny Marcus
Silver
Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Stef, Daniel, Brooke, Tori,
and Dillan Mishkin
Silver
To Rabbi Noah Cheses,
Our Rabbi, Teacher, and Friend,
Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor!
We are blessed to have such a distinguished
Maimonides alumnus serving our community
and being a role model to our children.
Mazal Tov to the honorees,
and being a role model to our children.
Mazal Tov to the honorees,
Judy and Jonathan Chiel and Merv Alge.
May you all go from strength to strength.
The Families of the Young Israel of Sharon
May you all go from strength to strength.
The Families of the Young Israel of Sharon
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Silver
Silver
Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Avi and Shuli Rockoff
Silver
Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Dena and Mark Salzberg
Silver
Mazal Tov to
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
on this well-deserved honor!
You continue to serve as role models
for Maimonides students, alum
and the Jewish community.
Congratulations to all the honorees.
Adina, Ari, Ayelet, Noam,
Liat and Orly Shrage
Silver
Mazal Tov to
Merv Alge, Rabbi Cheses,
and Judy and Jonathan Chiel
We are grateful for your leadership
and dedication to our school
and community!
Jennifer and Amiel Weinstock
Aaron '19, Jonah, Nathan '24
Aaron '19, Jonah, Nathan '24
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Mazel Tov to All of the Honorees!
Congratulations and Mazel Tov to
Judy and Jonathan Chiel!
Thank you for all you have done for our Maimonides community.
Rabbi Cheses, you inspire us so much- thank you for all you have done
for Maimonides. We look forward to the continued impact both you
and Sarah will have on our community.
Precious Merv. - There are no words for our gratitude for all you have done
for Maimonides and our community. You embody goodness
and mentchlikite that inspires everyone to be better human beings.
Your thoughtfulness, care, patience, love and sacred attention
to every detail is matched by no-one. We appreciate you and love you
more than words can say. Thank you for all that you have done
and continue to do.
Mazel Tov!
Sheryl & Bill Adler
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Mazel Tov to all the Honorees
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Rabbi Noah Cheses
To our wonderful husband, father and Zaide
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Rabbi Noah Cheses
To our wonderful husband, father and Zaide
MERVIN ALGE
You are the hardest working person we know.
You work day and night for Maimonides and for the community.
You show the world each day how you truly honor Hashem
giving of yourself unconditionally in the quietest of ways.
We are so proud of you each and every day
You work day and night for Maimonides and for the community.
You show the world each day how you truly honor Hashem
giving of yourself unconditionally in the quietest of ways.
We are so proud of you each and every day
(even if we don't always show it).
So much love coming at you,
Mazel Tov
Your loving family
Mazel Tov
Your loving family
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Leadership and Learning are indispensable to each other ~ John F. Kennedy
As we celebrate the institution of learning that has educated and nurtured our children
over decades, we recognize with deep Hakarat HaTov those exceptional leaders whose service
has an added dimension- they are role models par excellence of Torah Im Derech Eretz.
Judy and Jonathan Chiel who as volunteer leaders have led our school with clear vision,
Judy and Jonathan Chiel who as volunteer leaders have led our school with clear vision,
unyielding commitment to right and just, and abundant heart.
Rabbi Noah Cheses whose passion for Torah was nourished as a student at Maimonides
Rabbi Noah Cheses whose passion for Torah was nourished as a student at Maimonides
and whose energy, learning, and personal warmth is growing the community of Sharon,
the home to many of our current and future students.
Mervin Alge, a principled man who gets it done with characteristic modesty
Mervin Alge, a principled man who gets it done with characteristic modesty
and incredible devotion, a deep well of wisdom, a true עסקן בצרכי צבור, upon whose broad
and embracing shoulders the integrity of our mainstay institutions depend. A long-time
dear friend, surrogate parent and grandparent to our children and grandchildren,
a chavruta in all its meaning. Where would we all be without Merv?
We stand in tribute to all of you.
Amy and Naty Katz
We stand in tribute to all of you.
Amy and Naty Katz
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Thank you to Maimonides school
and to all the honorees
for helping to our create
the next generation of Jewish leaders.
Tamar and Eric Banks
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Mazal Tov
Judy and Jonathan Chiel and Rabbi Noah Cheses
Judy and Jonathan Chiel and Rabbi Noah Cheses
on their well-deserved honors.
Merv, Maimonides School, and the Brookline Community
is a better place because of you. Special shout out to Sharon
for allowing you to dedicate so much of your time
to the Maimonides School and to the Chessed work you do
for the greater Brookline Community.
Best wishes
Debbie and Mark Blechner
Best wishes
Debbie and Mark Blechner
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Ethlynne and Stephen Brickman
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In honor of all the many teachers that educated,
empowered and inspired Noah during his 13 years
as a student and Maimonides School.
And
In admiration for the co-honorees:
Merve Alge and Judy
and Jonathan Chiel,
whose devotion to the school has uplifted all of us.
Rabbi Noah and Sarah Cheses
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In honor of Jonathan and Judy Chiel
....שעוסקים בצרכי ציבור באמונה...
Who selflessly and with great love
focus on the needs of the community,
and whose house and hearts are always open
to their family and friends.
May they continue to flourish
and receive blessings and success
in everything they do.
.וישלח ברכה והצלחה בכל מעשה ידיהם
With much love,
Hillel, Liz, Ben, Josh, Mom and Raya
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In honor of
Judy and Jonathan Chiel,
Rabbi Noah Cheses,
and Mervin Alge,
who in their own ways have all made
profound contributions to
our dear Maimonides School.
Rosa Drapkin '67 and Mark Drapkin
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וכל מי שעוסקים בצרכי ציבור באמונה הקדוש ברוך הוא ישלם שכרם
To Merv Alge, Our wonderful neighbor, beloved friend for decades,
and tireless community leader, Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor.
Thank you for all the many ways you build, enhance, protect and serve
our community, and for always doing it with a smile. Thank you especially
for nurturing the youngest members of our community, whether through building
and continually enhancing the Maimonides Early Childhood Center, happily distributing
lollipops at Young Israel, or walking our children home on Shabbat. You are a role model
for us and our children and a blessing to our Kehilah. May you continue m'chayil el chayil,
engaging in the sacred work of community building together with
your wonderful wife Sharon, in good health and vitality, ad meah v'esrim.
We, our children, and many generations to come are forever in your debt.
You are truly Maaaaaaaaaahvelous!
With much love, appreciation and gratitude,
Ari & Shari Katz and family Tova Katz & Ithamar Jotkowitz & family
Noam Katz & family Eitan and Ayelet Katz & family
Akiva and Samantha Katz
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Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Shapiro Family
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Mazal Tov,
Jonathan and Judy,
The honor is well deserved!
The honor is well deserved!
Ruth and Gene Fax
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Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Sam and Randie Goldberger
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Congratulations to the honorees!
Thank you for all that you do
for the Maimonides community.
for the Maimonides community.
Tova and Dani Goldring
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Mazel Tov to Merv Alge on this honor!
We are so appreciative for all that you do for
Maimonides and for the Boston Jewish Community.
Sarah and Jonathan Abbett
Avi, Moshe, and Eli Abbett
Shanna Giora-Gorfajn and Julian Gorfajn
Eliezer and Devora Gorfajn
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Lynn & Sheldon Hanau
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In honor of MERV ALGE,
who truly
עוסק בצרכי ציבור באמונה
Ellen Hertzmark
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Mazal Tov and thank you
to all of the honorees
for their hard work
and dedication to
the Maimonides School.
the Maimonides School.
The Herzlinger Family
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With gratitude
To Rabbi Cheses for his dedication to us
To the Chiels for their commitment to us
And to Merv, for carrying us
From the Huffs - Dov, Elisha, T, Kivi,
Mr. Binz, Puppy Noa, and Baby Nava
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וכל מי שעוסקים בצרכי צבור באמונה
Thank you for all you do
To our dear friends Jonathan and Judy
A well-deserved honor for your commitment to community.
And to Rabbi Noah Chesses
To our dear friends Jonathan and Judy
A well-deserved honor for your commitment to community.
And to Rabbi Noah Chesses
An exemplary alumnus
Esther, Elliot, and Sam ('06) Israel
Becca ('00) and David ('01) Sendor-Israel, Zoe and Aviv
Naftali ('02) and Rachel Gibeley Israel and Ethan
Becca ('00) and David ('01) Sendor-Israel, Zoe and Aviv
Naftali ('02) and Rachel Gibeley Israel and Ethan
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Mazel Tov
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Rabbi Noah Cheses
Mervin Alge
On your well-deserved honors and recognition
Thank you for your tireless dedication and devotion
to Maimonides and to the Greater Boston community.
Stephanie and Moshe Kaplan and family
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Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Susan and Alan Katz
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Congratulations to the Maimonides Community Award Honorees
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Congratulations to the Maimonides Alumni Honoree
Rabbi Noah Cheses
Congratulations to the Maimonides Faculty/Staff Honoree:
Mervin Alge
As Director of Operations, Merv is involved in every aspect
of Maimonides School's superintendence. He is on call twenty-four hours
a day, and in his calm and informative ways, solves a plethora of problems.
He never complains about when or what he is called upon to do,
and is appreciated and esteemed by the Maimonides family.
Congratulations, too, to Merv's wife Sharon,
Congratulations, too, to Merv's wife Sharon,
for her amenable accommodations to Merv's "schedule".
In memory of Dr. Bernard Kosowsky l"z
Joyce Kosowsky
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Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors.
We appreciate your hard work
for the school that our five children attended
and our three grandchildren are currently attending.
כל הכבוד to our Grandchildren Maayan, Tzviel, Amira,
and future Maimonides student Yishai Kahan
Tobie and Robert Levine
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Mazal Tov Judy and Jonathan!
With deepest thanks for your leadership,
Sandi and Nathaniel Margolis
Sara Schutzman and Joshua Margolis
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רבי אומר: איזהי דרך ישרה שיבר לו האדם,
כל שהיא תפארת לעושיה ותפארת לו מן האדם
Rabbi Said: which is the straight path that a man
should choose for himself? One which is an honor
to the person adopting it, and [on account of which]
honor [accrues] to him from others. Avot 2:1
Dear Judy and Jonathan, With appreciation and admiration
for all that you do for our community. Your wisdom
and dedication are an inspiration to all.
Mazal Tov on this well-deserved honor.
Lisa and Bruce Micley
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With thanks to all the honorees,
who have devoted their valuable time
and considerable talents
to Maimonides School.
I'm so glad you are being recognized
for your contributions.
Debbie Moskowitz
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Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Muzin family
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Mazal Tov and thank you to our dear friend,
Merv Alge.
Merv Alge.
Maimonides School, and far beyond,
is a much better place because of your dedication
and your presence.
With much appreciation for your tireless devotion,
we are honored to know you.
we are honored to know you.
Joyce and Morris,
Max, Robert, Miriam, and Rachel
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Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Joanne and Eliahu Niewood
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Mazel tov to
Judy and Jonathan,
Noah, and Merv
on this well-deserved recognition.
Isaac, Tonya and Benjamin ('97) Pick
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Mazel tov to the Honorees!
Stacy and Brian Ramelson
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Mazal tov to all the honorees!
We appreciate everything you do
for our school!
And we are proud of Rabbi Cheses
for all of the ways
that he is transforming our community.
Alyssa and Jay Rosenbaum
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Mazal Tov, Merv, on your honor!
Thank you for all that you do for our school.
From all of us in the Elementary School
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והגדת לבנך ביום ההוא לאמר, בעבור זה עשה ה' לי בצאתי ממצרים
In honor of our father and husband, Steven Schwartz
We are so proud of your many years of service to
Maimonides School, Daddy!
We are grateful for the many hours you have spent teaching us Torah,
what it is and why we follow it.
You are an amazing father and role model to us all!
Love,
Rebecca, Marissa and Ari, David and Dena,
Daniel and Jasmine, and Michael
וכל העמלים עם הציבור, יהיו עמלים עמהם לשם שמים
שזכות אבותם מסיעתן וצדקתם עומדת לעד
פרקי אבות ב:ב
And all who labor with the community, should labor with them for
the sake Heaven, for the merit of their forefathers sustains them,
and the righteousness endures forever.
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In honor of
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Rabbi Noah Cheses
Mervin Alge
and in honor of
Sharona and Phillip
Shlomo and Ilana
From Shalva and Zvi Siegel and Meir
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Congratulations to all the honorees
for their dedication
for many years of serving
Maimonides School
Jeffrey and Rebecca Singer
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My heart is filled with love and pride
for you, Noah, today and always.
Our family and our community
are so lucky to have you in our lives.
Love,
Auntie Rose-Jane
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Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Beth and Josh Sydney
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Talk about an all-star team of honorees.
To Judy and Jonathan, Merv and Rabbi Cheses: thank you so much
for everything. Each of you has had such a large impact on our lives.
You are the ultimate role models in how you hold up the community.
Thank you for helping make Maimonides our home away from home
for so many years. Your dedication to the school is inspiring.
With our deepest thanks,
Ellie ('04), Ezra, Noa ('32), Kira ('34), Margalit ('36)
Pinsky Moshe ('06), Rachel ('07), Lielle ('34)
and Ariana ('36) Klausner Avi ('08), Ashira ('08),
Raaya ('36) and Samuel ('36) Klausner Yoni ('14) and Shira Klausner
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Mazel Tov to our dear friend
Merv Alge
on this well-deserved honor
Thank you for all you do
for the whole community
Cheryl and Eli Sanders
Ruthie & Tyler, Avi, Reva and David
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Mazel Tov
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Rabbi Noah Cheses
& Merv Alge
on your most well deserved awards
With much gratitude and respect
Debby and Maish Yarmush
Special Patron Sponsor
Anonymous
Special Patron Sponsor
Mazal Tov to all the honorees
Jone and Allen Dalezman
Special Patron Sponsor
Merv, Thank you for all you do
in making Maimonides a wonderful school!
Mazal tov on this much deserved honor!
Julie, Wayne,
Leah, Yisraeli and Mordy Feder
Special Patron Sponsor
Mazal Tov to our special friends,
Judy and Jonathan Chiel,
on this well-deserved honor!
Thank you for ALL you do
for Maimonides and our community.
Elizabeth and Dan Jick
Special Patron Sponsor
In honor of our grandchildren
Eva Rose, Charlie Robert,
and Bonnie Victoria Wolfe
Maimonides second-generation students
who give much nachas to their grandparents
With love,
Bubbe & Sabi Litt
Special Patron Sponsor
Mazel Tov to the honorees.
With deep appreciation to the
Maimonides Faculty and Staff.
In friendship to our community
and especially our young families.
Warmly,
Rachel and Ernest Mandel and Family
Special Patron Sponsor
Many thanks and Mazel Tov
to all the honorees
with our deep appreciation
to Maimonides faculty and staff.
Kate and Joseph Missaghi
Special Patron Sponsor
In honor of our dear friends
Judy and Jonathan,
with great respect and appreciation
for their years of tireless devotion
to Maimonides School
and the Newton community.
With much love from
The Pick and Sultan Families
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With gratitude to the Maimonides School
for being a beacon of Torah throughout our community
Congregation Beth El Atereth Israel, Newton, MA
Gershon Segal, Rabbi
Kenneth Snow, President
Mazal Tov to our good friends
Judy and Jonathan
Joyce and Michael Bohnen
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Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Mark and Camille Bressler
in honor of Rabbi Noah Cheses
(כי תבוא חכמה בלבך; ודעת לנפשך ינעם....(משלי
For wisdom will enter your mind;
And knowledge will delight you.
With much Love & Naches from your greatest fans!
Ima & Aba, Aviva & Scott, Tali,
Ashie & Riva, Doron & Nitzan
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Mazel tov Uncle Jonathan and Aunt Judy!
Your ongoing and tireless work in the community
is greatly appreicated and an example to us all.
We are sure Maimonides and the wider community
are both most grateful for everything that you do.
With love and gratitude,
Jeremy, Michael and proud brother David Chiel
וכל מי שעוסקים בצרכי ציבור באמונה הקב"ה ישלם שכרם
Mazel Tov to Judy and Jonathan Chiel, Rabbi Noah Cheses
Mervin Alge on this well-deserved honor for
your service and dedication to Maimonides School
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Blechner and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Zev Blechner and Family
Renee Hirsch and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bodenheim and Family
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In loving memory of
Sidney Blechner ע"ה
Toby Blechner ע"ה
Miriam Blechner Bodenheim ע"ה
Mervin Alge on this well-deserved honor for
your service and dedication to Maimonides School
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Blechner and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Zev Blechner and Family
Renee Hirsch and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bodenheim and Family
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In loving memory of
Sidney Blechner ע"ה
Toby Blechner ע"ה
Miriam Blechner Bodenheim ע"ה
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Mazal Tov to Judy and Jonathan for an honor so very well-deserved.
Your leadership and support over the many years for Maimonides School
has made a difference, as it has for so many other organizations
and causes in our community.
Harvey and Brenda Freishtat
Mazal Tov to
Judy and Jonathan Chiel, Rabbi Noah Cheses,
and Merv Alge on your much-deserved honor!
Thanks for all you do for Maimonides and the community!
Jesse, Naomi, Joshua '12, Avital '15, and Ayelet '19 Fried
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Congratulation to all the honorees , the faculty,
administration, and all supporters of the Maimonides School
for helping in the education of our children.
Mina and Bruce Gillers
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Cheses for this special recognition.
Congratulations to all of the honorees as well.
Sincerely, Batya & David Greene
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Mazel tov to all of the honorees.
Thank you for all you do for our community.
Linda, Jeremy, Jessica ('11), Zachary ('15), and Emily ('15) Jaffe
Mazel Tov to the honorees for your unparalleled dedication
and generosity to the Maimonides community.
Rebecca & Rob Kaplan
and Eitan '14 & Yael, Aviva, and Rafi '19.
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Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Mitch and Miriam Klausner
Mazal Tov to all of the honorees and thank you for all that you do!
Merv, it's been a pleasure working with you for so many years!
Mechanical Engineering Automotive, Inc
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In honor of our beloved friend
and long time member, Merv Alge,
for his unparalleled dedication and service to Maimonides,
and to enhancing our shul and the entire
Boston Jewish community with his grace, charm
and kindness.
and kindness.
Young Israel of Brookline
Sharon And Mervin have innumerable wonderful qualities.
Suffice it to say there is no more exceptional family
in our community than the Alge's.
Sandra and Paul Palefski
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Mazal Tov to Merv Alge and Rabbi Noah Cheses!
Thank you for all that you do. The school is lucky to have you
Thank you for all that you do. The school is lucky to have you
as Jewish role models who make the Maimonides community stronger,
both within the building walls and outside. Congratulations!
Rachel '01 and David Katz, Jamie '04 and Yair Sturm,
Rachel '01 and David Katz, Jamie '04 and Yair Sturm,
Laura Chiel '06, Harry '09 and Zoe Chiel
In Memory of Morris N. Robinson,
Who Loved Maimonides School
Debbie Robinson
Yehudit Robinson ('95) and Sam Daitch and family
Avi ('97) and Daniella Robinson and family
Yechiel ('01) and Ariella ('03) Robinson and family
Ahuva ('04) and Josh Sclair and family
Sarah Robinson ('10), Bracha Robinson ('10)
Who Loved Maimonides School
Debbie Robinson
Yehudit Robinson ('95) and Sam Daitch and family
Avi ('97) and Daniella Robinson and family
Yechiel ('01) and Ariella ('03) Robinson and family
Ahuva ('04) and Josh Sclair and family
Sarah Robinson ('10), Bracha Robinson ('10)
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In honor of Judy and Joanthan Chiel,
Rabbi Noah Cheses, Mervin Alge
From Tzipporah and Jonathan Rosenblatt
Mazel Tov to all the honorees on their well-deserved honors.
Thank you to all the teachers, administrators, staff members,
board members and officers of the Maimonides School,
for all they do to make Maimonides the special place
that it is.
that it is.
Rabbi Gershon and Tovah Segal
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Michael Shmunis
In honor of and in appreciation of all the honorees,
and in gratitude for all you do to enrich our community.
Ellie and Barry Shrage
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With respect and gratitude to all the honorees
for their ongoing contributions to our school
and community. Kol Hakavod!
The Gruen Family
Congratulations to Maimonides School
Wilkinson Companies
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לכבוד הרב דורני והמניין הספרדי
משפחת עורקבי
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Mazal Tov and Thank you to the Honorees.
May you go from strength to strength.
Maurice and Sarah Aghion
Mazal tov to Merv, Judy, Jonathan and Rabbi Cheses!
With sincere appreciation,
With sincere appreciation,
Anne Exter and Lance Kawesch
Congratulations to our community leader, Rabbi Cheses,
and the rest of the honorees on their well deserved honors!
Aryeh Feder and Rachel Levine and Family
Dear Jonathan and Judy, Congrats on this well-deserved honor!
Thank you for making your house a second home for us.
Avi Geller, Michael Kosowsky, and Josh Yarmush
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Mazal tov to all the honorees!
Thank you for your leadership and service to our community!
Marc and Jill Baker
Congratulations to all the honorees
on their well deserved honors
Amir and Dana Bar-Or
Thank you for all that you do for our school, shul and community.
May you go strength to strength!
Best wishes, Barry and Michal Bessler
We could not think of more deserving people to be honored.
Thank you for all that you have done for our community.
Danielle, Matthew, Shira and Yehuda Bienenfeld Slater
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Mazel tov to the awardees, Judy and Jonathan Chiel,
Rabbi Noah Cheses, and Mr. Merv Alge
on your well-deserved honors and thank you to the
Maimonides School community for your continued support.
In honor of my dear friend Merv Alge
in appreciation for all that you are and all that you do.
Jackie Brenner
That our children return from school each day with a twinkle in their eyes makes Maimonides our ideal partner.
Peretz & Chanie Chein
Mazal Tov to the honorees on this much-deserved honor!
On behalf of the CJP Day School Initiative, we thank you
for your leadership and dedication to
Boston's Jewish Day School Community.
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Mazal Tov to the honorees and thank you for your dedication
to the community. Thank you Maimo teachers and staff.
Tzvi and Anne Diamond
Mazel Tov and thank you to our dear friend Merv
& to the other honorees, Sharon and Mordecai Kramer and Family
Mazal tov to Judy & Jonathan Chiel and Merv Alge
on their well-deserved honors!
Tamar Davis and Allan Galper
Mazel Tov Merv! This community is sustained on your
never-ending efforts and we can't thank you enough!
Eliot and Elissa Green and Family
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Judy and Jonathan bring songs to our hearts
and appreciation for all they do for others.
Mazal tov, Ronda & Josh
Mazal tov, Ronda & Josh
Yasher koach to Rabbi Cheses - may we be privileged to have you
as our Rabbi and neighbor for many years to come.
Amir Karger and Jodi Hoffman
In honor of Merv Alge
We admire his technical skills and boundless chesed.
Helen and Bert Katz
In memory of my grandparents
Nathan and Dina Kra
Founders of the Maimonides School
Nathan and Dina Kra
Founders of the Maimonides School
Ethan Kra
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In honor of and with deep appreciation to the honorees
for their work on behalf of Maimonides School.
Sheila and Daniel Langermann
In honor of Judy and Jonathan Chiel exquisite role models
for Maimonides School and the entire community Mazel Tov!
Naomi and Carl Lopkin and family
To our dear friend Merv, Yasher Koach on an honor well deserved.
Mazal Tov to the man who makes things happen.
Congratulations to all the honorees.
Donna and Richard Lupatkin
Paul Marks & Barbara Gold Marks
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We are grateful that you are our Rabbi
Mazel Tov on your honor
Ronna Finer-Berman and Marvin Berman
Mazal tov, Merv. With so much gratitude,
Deborah Mehl
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Chiel Family
for Your Dedication to the Community
and Your Warm Friendship
Lee Mondshein
Mazal tov to the honorees, especially to our dear friend
Merv Alge, for your dedication to our great school!
Eli, Poly, Daniela, Mikey & Natalie Neusner
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Congratulations to Rabbi Noah Cheses
on a well deserved honor.
Phyllis Hammer
Mazal tov to the honorees, teachers, staff,
and volunteers for your wonderful dedication to the school.
Joanne and Adam Rose
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Cheses on this richly deserved honor!
David and Phyliss Schacht
Best Wishes
Stephen and Sara (Kirstein) Scolnick '65
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Congratulations to all the honorees on their well deserved honors
Shrager Family
In memory of my parents, Joseph and Reva Stahl
Bernard Stahl
For Jonathan, Judy and Merv, in gratitude for all you do
for our school and our community.
Deborah '82 and David Stanhill
SHAS is proud of our beloved Moreh D'Atra,
Rabbi Noah Cheses on this honor!
Mazal tov to all the award recipients!
Striar Hebrew Academy
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Thank you Maimonides School for providing
such a wonderful education for our children.
Congrats to the honorees!
The Unger Family
Judy & Jonathan, Rabbi Cheses, and Merv,
With deep appreciation for your incredible service
With deep appreciation for your incredible service
to our community.
The Zarge Family
Mazal Tov to Merv for a well deserved honor for his dedication
to Maimonides and his kindness in all his actions.
Tova Yarmush Tova's Catering, Inc.
In Celebration of the honorees and Phillip
and Sharona Vedol and to my grandkids, Shlomo and Ilana
Ernest Vedol
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In appreciation of and admiration for our children's teachers
throughout their time at Maimonides School.
Sharona and Phillip Vedol
Congratulations to Jonathan and Judy!
Great friends, neighbors and community members.
Sheila and David Waxman
Congratulations to the honorees and Sharona
and Philip Vedol Best Wishes, Susan and Larry Weiner
In honor of Maimonides & our grandsons Aaron, Jonah, and Nathan.
From Savta and Papa Los Angeles, California
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Thanks a lot to all the honorees!
Special Congratulations to Merv Alge!
Victor & Masha Zak
Mazal tov to Rabbi Noah Cheses, Judy and Jonathan Chiel,
and Merv Alge on your well deserved honors!
Karen & Danny Zwillenberg
Greeting
Annie and Avner Aliphas
Ester & Howard Baker
David and Lois Diamond
Merav and Yossi Drory
Jennifer Gonyea
Rick & Devorah Gopen
Nancy and Shraga '82 Green
Greeting
Yuval Kapah
Ionflight LLC
Prof Benjamin and Jane Ravid
The Schorr Family (Jerusalem)
William Sherwin
Nisan and Andrea Siegel
Karen Skversky
Greeting for Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Al and Betsy Katz Katz
Sara & Joel Leeman
Greeting for Rabbi Noah Cheses
Edward and Sheila Doctoroff
Julie and Ezra Galler and Family
Greeting for Merv Alge
Jonathan and Temima Cohen
Tanya and David Fischer and Family
Dr. Jonas and Linda Galper
Maria and Hillel Sims
Arline Tannenbaum
Max and Haley Vogel
Herb and Gita Weinberg
Greeting for Merv Alge
Ross and Sophia Zilber
Maimonides School
אוהב שלום ורודף שלום
אוהב את הבריות ומקרבן לתורה
אוהב את הבריות ומקרבן לתורה
In honor of Rabbi Noah Cheses,
Class of 2003
The Maimonides School Alumni Council
Alex Klibaner '01, Chair
Maimonides School
אמר מעט ועשה הרבה, והוי מקבל את כל האדם בסבר פנים יפות
Mazal Tov to Merv who epitomizes the above.
Merv tirelessly works for the school, and each and every day
performs acts of chesed for Maimonides,
Young Israel of Brookline, and the entire Jewish community,
always with humility and an open heart.
Mazal Tov to Jonathan and Judy Chiel
for their tireless dedication to the school.
Fondly,
Miriam and Jeff Kosowsky and Family
Maimonides School
With tremendous appreciation
and hakarat hatov to our Board Chair
Steven Schwartz
For his tireless commitment, strong leadership
and clear vision over the past three years
עין טובה, חבר טוב, שכן טוב, הרואה את הנולד, לב טוב
"Generous, a good friend and good neighbor, kindhearted,
and who has clear vision to see our future forward"
Maimonides School Board and Leadership
Scott Mattoon, CEO
Yaakov Jaffe, Dean of Jewish Studies
Maimonides School
COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES
celebrates
Maimonides School
celebrates
Maimonides School
and joins them in honoring
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Rabbi Noah Cheses
Merv Alge
CJP wishes Mazel Tov to all the honorees for their dedicated
Judy and Jonathan Chiel
Rabbi Noah Cheses
Merv Alge
CJP wishes Mazel Tov to all the honorees for their dedicated
and passionate service to Maimonides.
Maimonides motivates students to succeed in their studies and encourages
them to engage in acts of service that meaningfully impact our Jewish Community and beyond.
MAY YOU GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Maimonides motivates students to succeed in their studies and encourages
them to engage in acts of service that meaningfully impact our Jewish Community and beyond.
MAY YOU GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH