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Cap&GownYEARBOOK

2016Our annual tribute to the

Michigan Jewish community’s graduating high school seniors.

Editor: Sy ManelloPage design: Deborah SchultzCover photographer: Jerry ZolynskyAdvertising: Keith FarberProduction: Scott Drzewiecki, Michelle SheridanCap & Gown is archived on theJEWISHNEWS.com

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MSU Jewish Studies Program

Graduating seniors: Chase Rosett, Peyton Sternfeld,

Justin Gudeman, Arielle Lipman.

MSU Jewish Studies Program on study abroad in Haifa, Israel, summer 2015.

CONGRATULATIONSCLASS OF 2016!

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYSALUTES YOU!

We look forward to seeing many of you at MSU this Fall.MSU JEWISH STUDIES PROGRAM / MSU HILLEL JEWISH STUDENT CENTER / OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

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TORI ABRAHAMS Frankel Jewish Academy Honors Award for Excellence in World History, Honors Award for Excellence in Visual Arts,

2014 FJA Passover Art Competition win-ner, Honorable Mention Congressional Art Competition, 2015 FIDM Fashion Workshop Scholarship Award, Los Angeles, Calif., Nordstrom Fashion Ambassador, Varsity Bowling.College for Creative Studies

KYRA ALPINER Groves High School MIFA state finalist (2 years).

Grand Valley State University

CARTER ALTMAN Frankel Jewish Academy A bright, kind and spectacular son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend to all.

New York University

PERI APPLEFIELD West Bloomfield High School Managing Editor and Editor-in- Chief of the Yearbook, Varsity Ski Team, Varsity

Golf, National Honor Society, Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Youth Volunteer Leadership Award. Michigan State University

JACOB ARBIT West Bloomfield High School Max Fisher AZA, Temple Shir Shalom Machonakim, Oakland County Youth Assistance

Ambassador Award, U.S. Congressional and Senate Certificate of Recognition, Link volunteer, 13-year martial arts: Krav Maga, Jiu Jistu, Tang Soo Do, Mui Tai, Solutions at Work Homeless and Poverty volunteer, Boston, Mass.Grand Valley State University

NOA ARLOW North Farmington High School National Honor Society, Academic Letter, Link Crew, Varsity Swim Team. Temple Israel

Madricha, Temple Israel High School graduate, Temple Israel Sara and Irving Pitt College Scholarship Award, West Bloomfield Relay for Life-Kids Conquering Cancer team member. Michigan State University

ZACHARY AVERBACH Walled Lake Central High SchoolFreshman Football and Track, Karate-Tung Soo Do 1st Degree Black Belt and instructor,

Fisher AZA, BGSU Scholarship Bowling Green State University recipient, Z2A web hosting and consultation startup.Bowling Green State University

DANIEL BANOONI Bloomfield Hills High SchoolMagna Cum Laude, Varsity Soccer, Goalkeeper MRL Premier 1 level Soccer Club, Musical

Theater.University of Michigan

Mazel Tov!Brendan Newman

“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies

within us.”Everything you need is within you!

We are so proud of your determination, dedication, and accomplishments!

This is only the beginning..... Wishing you happiness and success at

Miami University,Mom, Dad, and Courtney

Mazel Tov!GARRETT FOLBE

As you continue your education, we hope all your dreams come true!

Love,Nana Linda and Bubbie Rita

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LILY BARASH West Bloomfield High School National Honor Society Executive Board and general mem-ber, Earth Club Executive

Board and general member, Student Leadership, Friendship Circle President (2 years), Friendship Circle volunteer (5 years), Congregation Shaarey Zedek Madricha (5 years), Ahavah BBG.University of Michigan

BLAIR BEAN North Farmington High SchoolAcademic var-sity letter, 678 Coordinator for NFTY Michigan, Aliyah BBG member, Jewish

Student Connection member, SSTY member, Friendship Circle volunteer, Shoresh Mochonichiem, Warner Upper Elementary student teacher, Madonna University musical theater intensive.Young Judaea: Year Course

LOGAN BEN-EZRA North Farmington High School Membership Vice President of YFTI, Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, BBYO, HOSA member.

Michigan State University

ELLERY BENSON Seaholm High School President Teen Volunteer Corps, Graduate of ATID, Varsity Tennis, Vice President Student

Congress, National Honor Society.University of Michigan

JACLYN BERGER Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Figure Skating Team Captain, Skating state competitor (2013-2016),

OAA Scholar-Athlete, Model U.N. Team Captain, Vice President History Club, Link Crew student ambassador, Co-anchor BHS TV News, Math tutor, French Club, Sailing Club.University of Michigan

RIVKA BERGMAN Bloomfield Hills High School Model U.N., Forensics Team, National Honor Society, History Club secretary, Teen Volunteer

Corp., BHHS Link crew.University of Michigan

JACK BERKEYWest Bloomfield High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Varsity Baseball (OAA League and District Champions),

Friendship Circle volunteer, Peer men-tor, Assistant Middle School Basketball Coach.University of Michigan

AARON BERLIN Berkley High School DECA State Finalist, Varsity Basketball, National Honor Society.University of Michigan

Peninah BarashShani BennettAmanda Berlin

Channa BuxbaumAvigayil Chayn

Dina FarhyHannah Feld

Tzipporah FriedmanZehava Goldberg

Chani HeberAmalya Kurz

Suzanna LeytusTzippora Muszkat

Nechama Dina Nerenberg

Sori NewmanRochel Poss

Devorah Leah Rabin

Esther Malka SchwartzSora Nechama Silverstein

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Adena TkatchEsther VolgyiLiba YelizarovZahava Zuroff

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ANNABEL BERLIN Berkley High School National Honor Society, Summa Cum Laude, Varsity Tennis (4 years), Captain, Cross-Country (4 years), OAA

Scholar-Athlete Award.Ohio State University

ALEXA BERNSTEIN Walled Lake Northern High SchoolNational Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Varsity diver (4-year, Captain senior year), Varsity

gymnast (2-year), Senior Class Council secretary, All-State academic scholar, KLAA Scholar-Athlete.Michigan State University

SETH BETMAN West Bloomfield High School AZA Regional President, Max Fisher AZA, ATID graduate, J-Serve Board member, WBHS Jazz

Band, DSO Youth Jazz Band, WBHS Marching Band, WBHS Choir and Theater, ITS member, Friendship Circle Student President and volunteer, Upstander Program, Michigan War Veterans Scholarship recipient. Michigan State University

HARRISON BIEDERMANWalled Lake Central High School National Honor Society, Summa Cum Laude, AP Scholar with Honors, National Buckeye

Scholarship, Provost Scholarship, President Greenberg AZA, Tamarack camp counselor. Ohio State University

TAYLOR BLAU Cranbrook Kingswood Crew Coxswain (8 seasons), Deans List (4 years), Prize Program Award win-ner (4 years), Robotics (3

years), Software developer (2 years), Yad Ezra volunteer, Gap year as a professional software engineer.Boston University

JACOB BLOOMNorth Farmington High SchoolNational Honor Society, Varsity Ski Team, OAA Scholar-Athlete, School musicals and plays (Anything

Goes, The Crucible and Les Miserables), Japanese Club, Symphony Band, Solo and Ensemble top honors, Blue Lake International Tour 2013, Teen Mission 2014, Yad Ezra volunteer.Michigan State University

JOSHUA BOCKER North Farmington High School National Honor Society, Marching Band, Symphony Band, Varsity Bowling

(named King Pin). Michigan Technological University

JACOB BOLDA Walled Lake Central High SchoolHonors and AP courses, JV and Varsity Tennis and Lacrosse (4 years), Madrich at Temple Israel (5 years),

Charitable events volunteer.Western Michigan University

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Mazel Tov!Brendan

Congratulations on your high school graduation. This is the first step in following your dreams and

we know they will all come true.

We love you,Grandma Glenda & Poppy Eli,

and all of the Isaacs

Mazel Tov!

RACHAEL LAUREN ROSENTHAL

We hope your future will be as bright as your beautiful smile.

May all your dreams come true!

Good Luck at Michigan State University!

Love,Papa Bernard, Grandma Rose Ann, Grandma Sandy, Great Uncle Allan

And all the rest of your many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins

Mazel Tov!Jacob Jennings

We are so proud of you! Wishing you continued success and happiness and

may all your dreams come true!Go Blue!

All our love, Mom, Dad, Zachary, Marki and Madison

Talia Helfrick Mazel Tov on your graduation from

Brandeis University! Keep on shining!

With pride, respect and all our love,

Bubie, Mom and Philip

Mazel Tov!

Congratulations!

Annabel BerlinWe are so proud of you and all

your accomplishments. You are such a special young woman and we

know with your will and determination all your goals and dreams will come true.

Good luck at Ohio State.

We love you,Bubbie and Papa

CHAYSE HURLEY Through the years you have

grown in wisdom and beauty to be the young woman who has succeeded in everything you set your mind to. We are

so proud of you and look forward to seeing the amazing things that you will accomplish

in this next phase of your life at MSU.

With all of our love,Mom, Dad, David, Lauren, John,

Grandma, Grandpa, Gigi, Grandpa Butch, Grandmere, Great Grandma Velma,

and all of your aunts, uncles and cousins.

Congratulations!

SPIRO,Congratulations on your

graduation from Preschool.

We are so proud of you!

We Love You,

Mom, Dad & Ava

Mazel Tov!




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SARAH BRONER Frankel Jewish Academy

University of Michigan

COOPER BROVENICK Walled Lake Central High School President National Honor Society, NHS Leadership Scholarship, Student Council,

Business Club VP, WLC Symphony and Pit Orchestras First Chair, Jewish Fund Teen Philanthropy Board Leadership Council, YFTI Board, Temple Israel graduate, Anne and Edward Fienman College Scholarship, DAR Good Citizen Award, JCC lifeguard and swim instruc-tor, DMYS Orchestra, Varsity Tennis.Northwestern University

ANDREW BROWN Bloomfield Hills High School Marching and Concert Band, Tzavah/Greenberg AZA President, Regional Moreh, Mr.

AZA 2015, BIFF radio staff/production manager/operations and student sta-tion manager, 5 national Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards, 8 Michigan Association of Broadcasting Awards, Tamarack and JCC camp counselor.Central Michigan University

ELIZA BROWNFrankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society President, Varsity Tennis, Friendship Circle vol-unteer,

Ambassador Committee to Frankel Jewish Academy, President of Girls to Women.Tufts University

IRA BROWN Frankel Jewish Academy Hockey Team (Captain 2 years), Soccer Team (Captain 2 years), Bowling Team, Student Sports

Leadership conference representative, Intern Athletic Department.Undecided

SYDNEY BROWN Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, Clubs and commit-tees at FJA, Excellence awards in Rabbinics and

Biology, Varsity Tennis Team, Teacher’s assistant and tutor at Temple Beth El.Michigan State University

SAMANTHA BURNSTEIN West Bloomfield High School National Honor Society, Varsity Soccer (4 years), Senior Scholar-Athlete.


ALLIE CAREYBloomfield Hills High SchoolOAA Scholar-Athlete (3 years), Captain of two varsity sports, National Honor Society, Varsity athlete

(4 years).Michigan State University

Mazel Tov!Jack Berkey

We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. May your future be

filled with much love, laughter, happiness, good health and success!

Good luck at U of M!Go Blue!

Love you so much!Mom, Dad and Sarah

Mazel Tov!BECCA KLAYMANCongratulations on your graduation! We are

so thrilled for you to be going to Indiana

and starting your next big adventure.

You’ve accomplished so much. We are so

proud of you and wish you the best of luck!

Love always and forever,Mom, Dad, Hannah, Drew, Gracie and Lucy

Mazel Tov!Jordan ZimmermanCongratulations Jordan, we are so

proud of you and your journey to get here. We know you will succeed and be

happy at The University of Arizona!!

All of our love, Mom, Dad, Corey and Ryan

Congratulations!RACHAEL LAUREN

ROSENTHAL We are so proud of you always!

Keep following your dreams

Go Green!

Love,Mom, Dad, and Michael

Nathaniel FaberBinyamin Goldman

Avi Greenbaum

Wendy KelmanAlter Klausner

Noam Klugerman

Jack LebenbomFrederick Nederlander

Rochael Rubin

Shaalvim for Women • Midreshet Moriah • Tiferet • Nishmat • Midreshet Lindenbaum • Midreshet AmitMidreshet Ha'Rova • Midreshet Torah V'Avoda • Yeshivat Sha'alvim • Yeshivat Har Etzion • Yeshivat HaKotel

Yeshivat Reishit • Yeshiva Sha'arei Mivaseret Tzion • Yeshivat Torah V'Avodah • Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh • Yeshivat Lev HaTorah

Binghamton University • Brandeis University • George Washington University • IDC HerziliyaLawrence Technological University • Manhattanville College • Michigan State University

The New School: Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts • Stern College • The University of MarylandThe University of Michigan • Wayne State University • Yeshiva University

Before going onto university, most of our students will study in Israel. They have been accepted to a�end the following yeshivot and seminaries:

Mazel Tov to our graduates on being admi�ed to the following colleges and universities:

Our 2016 Graduates:Alyssa AdlerNoah Adler

Menucha BluthMordechai Bronfin

Daniel SmithDavid WarshaySophie ZuroffAtara Zwas

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JOSEPH CHERRIN Walled Lake Northern High School National Honor Society, Saxophone in Wind Ensemble, Section Leader Marching

Band, Varsity Golf (4 years).Michigan State University

JACK CIKRA North Farmington High School Captain Varsity Ice Hockey. Jack has chosen to continue skating and will play Junior Hockey in the

fall. Junior Hockey with Breckenridge Bucks in Breckenridge, Colo.

JAKE COHEN North Farmington High SchoolNational Honor Society, Varsity Football.College of Wooster

ZACHARY COLLEN North Farmington High School National Honor Society, Varsity Golf Team, BBYO-Jolson AZA, Temple Israel Religious School gradu-

ate, 100+ community service hours.Michigan State University

BRIAN COLTON Seaholm High School President’s Education Award, National Merit Scholarship commended student, Principal’s

Honor Roll, Youth Federation of Temple Israel: Vice President of Programming, Executive Board and Mitzvah Day chair, National Honor Society, MHSAA Scholar-Athlete nominee, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Science National Honor Society treasurer, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Detroit Entrepreneur Network, Varsity Track and Field, Junior Varsity Tennis, Freshman Soccer, Seaholm Kick-Off mentor, Principal Student Advisory Group, Interact Service Club, Camp Tamakwa camper, C.I.T. and counselor, Recipient of University of Michigan Regents Merit Scholarship and Temple Israel’s Brenda Bloomberg Award.University of Michigan

ADAM COOPER Frankel Jewish Academy Varsity Soccer (4 years), Catholic League All-Academic Award for Soccer, Friendship

Circle Teen President, Friendship Circle volunteer (6 years), Class Treasurer, Tech Connect Co-Chair, AZA, Investment Club.University of Michigan

LISA DIZIK Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Washington, D.C., Leadership Conference partici-

pant, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Dearborn Animal Shelter volunteer, Yad Ezra and JARC volunteer, Cranbrook Science Museum volunteer, Bloomfield Hills Nature Center volunteer.Grand Valley State University

Mazel Tov!ARIEL ZALESIN

May the road ahead be as successful as the one thus far. Go Blue!

Love, Mom, Dad, Daniel, Grandma,

Bubbie & Papa

Mazel Tov!Mitchell Katkin

You continually make us proud, keep shining your light. We look forward to

sharing your journey ahead.All our love,

Grandma Sharon and Grandma Diane

Peri Applefield Peri - You are a ray of sunshine. You make everyone you meet smile. We are so proud of the wonderful young woman you have

become. MSU is very lucky to have you.

We love you! Gramma Liz and Papa Jerry

Congratulations!

Mazel Tov!

Ari Hollander We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and all

your accomplishments.Good luck at MSU. Go Green!

Love,Mom, Dad & Rachel

Grandma Judy & Papa JohnGrandma Harriett & Papa Leo

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SHARI DOBRUSIN Bloomfield Hills High School Varsity Lacrosse, Scholastic Gold and Silver Key recipient (2 years), Future Business

Leaders of America and Investment Club member (4 years).University of Michigan

CALEB F. DUCHANBerkley High SchoolVarsity Swimming (4 years,Captain 2014-15, 2015-16), Rugby (3 years, MVP 2015), Band (4 years), National

Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Science Honor Society.Michigan Sate University

NATHAN DUMOND Walled Lake Central High School Honors gradu-ate, Lacrosse (4 years), Vice President Kishon AZA, Forgotten Harvest and

Gleaners Community Food Bank volun-teer, Life Remodeled Detroit, Race for the Cure, Walk4Friendship.Grand Valley State University

LINDSEY EISENSHTADT North Farmington High School Honor Roll, Student Senate, Kenbrook Elementary School volun-teer.


ELI FALK Berkley High School AP scholar with hon-ors, National Honor Society, Generation of Promise participant, Varsity Tennis

(2 years), Varsity Swim (4 years, 2-year Co-Captain, 3-time state qualifier, 3-time MVP), OAA Scholar-Athlete, All-State honorable mention, All-State Academic, NICSA Academic All-American.Michigan State University

HANNAH FELD Bais Yaakov Yad Ezra vol-unteer, Teaches Chassidus through JNet. Seminary Chaya Mushka in Tsfat, Israel

BETH FELDMAN Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society.Michigan State University

EMMA FELLOWS North Farmington High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Class Board member, NFHS Link Crew, Hip Hop Dance

Team Captain, Vice President of Jewish Community for the Youth Federation of Temple Israel, Violinist NFHS Honors Orchestra (3 years), Temple Israel Grekin Family Scholarship Award.University of Michigan

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JULIAN FETTERMAN Berkley High School Honor Roll, Varsity Soccer goal keeper (3 years), Senior Captain and All-State, DECA competition: first place

District, first place State of Michigan, Presenter at International DECA Conference. Parsons The New School of Design

AVERY FIELDS Cranbrook Kingswood Honors gradu-ate, Varsity let-ters in Baseball and Hockey.University Michigan

ZACK FINCHER Berkley High SchoolEagle Scout Boy Scout Troop 1085, Principal’s Academic Honor Roll, Boys State par-ticipant, Model U.N., Marching

Band, Jazz Lab Band, Symphony Band, Concert Band, VFW Post 9222 Scholarship recipient.Oakland University

RACHEL FINKEL West Bloomfield High School National Honor Society, Varsity Poms Captain, Yearbook sec-tion editor.Syracuse University

GARRETT FOLBE Bloomfield Hills High School Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, President’s Award, National Honor Society, National AP

scholar, Michigan Math Prize second-round qualifier, University of Michigan Regents Merit Scholarship recipient, Principal Alto Saxophone Symphony Band, Friendship Circle volunteer, President’s Board Member, BuildOn Club.University of Michigan

LINDSEY FREEDMAN North Farmington High School Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen Arts Academy-Singer/Songwriter Program, A

cappella groups: 6 Degrees North and True North, Hip Hop Team, Madrigal Choir, Grease, Carrie, Les Miserables and Anything Goes.Western Michigan University

RACHAEL FREEDMAN North Farmington High School Full com-pany member Michigan Ballet Theatre, Summer ballet intensives with American Ballet

Theatre and Joffrey Ballet, A cappella group 6 Degrees North, Hip Hop Team, Madrigal Choir, Anything Goes, Honor student.University of Michigan

RACHEL FRENKEL Groves High School National Honor Society, President Beth El Temple Youth, NFTY Michigan, Tamarack camp-er (10 years),

Repair the World in Detroit, Birmingham Public Schools tutor, Saturday School, JServe, Temple Beth El Sunday school.University of Michigan

Zachary Trunsky We know your enthusiasm

for life and your adventurous spirit will take you far. Believe in yourself and

follow your dreams. The best is yet to come!

We wish you much success at Washington University

in St. Louis!

Love,Jacob & Leah

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

SOPHIE STEINBOCK We’re so proud of the person you are and

all that you accomplish. We wish you all you desire and a lifetime to enjoy it. May your

days continue to be filled with much love and laughter. Congratulations on this achievement.

We know it is just one of many.

All our love,Mom, Claire, and Elijah

Mazel Tov!

Max RotenbergWe are SO proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Your hard work and

dedication have paid off. You are an incredible young man who always strives for greatness! Your journey

continues at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, and we are excited to see where the next chapter takes you.

“Promise us you’ll remember you are BRAVER than you believe, STRONGER than you seem, and SMARTER than

you think.” A.A. Milne

Keep reaching for the stars, and don’t stop until you grab them all…

We Love you,Mom, Dad, Sydni, and LoganGrandma and Papa, Gaga and Papa Richard, Nana and Zada




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AARON FRIEDMAN Eton Academy National Technical Honor Society.Henry Ford College

JENNIFER FRIEDMAN North Farmington Honor Roll, Marching Band Varsity Color Guard, Extensive com-munity service-cord earned, Astronomy

Club, Film Club, LGBT community sup-porter.Oakland University

JUSTIN BLAKE FROMMER West Bloomfield High School Varsity Golf, Sports announcer for all levels of football, basketball and soccer, National

Honor Society, Recipient of Michigan Association of Broadcasters Award for sports play-by-play announcing.Michigan State University

EMILY FURSTENBERG Walled Lake Western High SchoolSumma Cum Laude, National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction, Students

Without Borders, Spanish Club, SADD, 4-year Varsity Softball Captain, All-Region, All-District, KLAA Scholar-Athlete, 3-year KLAA Math and Science Olympics, Reflections-State Honors (Visual Art).University of Michigan

JACOB GALPERIN Walled Lake Western High SchoolHonor roll every year of high school, Varsity Football.Michigan State University

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New York University

JASON GELSEY West Bloomfield High School Upstander-Metro Detroit high school representa-tive, Baseball, Wrestling, Golf, Max Fisher

AZA.Central Michigan University

SAMUEL GENDELMAN The Roeper School Varsity Baseball (4 years), Federation’s Teen Board 2014/2015 member, Teen Board mentor 2015/2016.


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Our Graduating Seniors!

MAZEL TOV!

Mazel Tov!

ELANA RACHEL LEFLEIN

We are so proud of your incredible determination and poise.

May G-d grant us good health to watch your continued success

at U of M and beyond.

We love you,Your Grandparents, Parents, Jake,

Shoshana, Ari, & Sandy

SETH BETMANWe are so proud of you! We love you and cannot wait to see all that you accomplish at MSU! Congratulations and Go Green!

Love,Mom, Dad, Noah, Bailey & Maggie

Congratulations!

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Congratulations!

Mazel Tov!AARON BERLIN

I’m so proud of all your accomplishments and what your future holds.

All my love,Grandma Harriet Berlin

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Love,Imma and Tj, Abba and Kerry, Bubby Savtah and

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NOAH GILMAN The Roeper School Michigan State University

CAMERON GIVENS Royal Oak High School National Honor Society, Saginaw Valley State University Dean’s Scholarship Award, Varsity Hockey Team.

Saginaw Valley State University

BRANDON GLASSER North Farmington High School Varsity Ice Hockey Assistant Captain, Varsity Golf, Scholar-Athlete, Academic

All-State, Maccabi Inline Hockey Team Captain.Michigan State University

BENJAMIN GOLDBERG The Roeper School Phi Beta Kappa, Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association All-Academic, Varsity Soccer, 2014 state soc-

cer champion, Roeper Benefit Talent Show Executive Committee, Model U.N., Roeper Camp counselor, Case Western Reserve University Scholarship recipient.Case Western Reserve University

BINYAMIN GOLDMANAkiva Hebrew Day SchoolFounder BZG Inc., Technology blogger, Yeshiva University Stock Tournament.

Yeshiva University/Lev Hatorah

MAYA GOLDMAN North Farmington High School Model U.N. Secretary General, Cross Country Captain, PeerCorps mentor,

Literary Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Cupcake Crusaders President, National Honor Society.University of Michigan

ALANA GOLDSTEIN West Bloomfield High School Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Choir member (4 years).Wayne State University

JILLIAN GORDNER Groves High School Varsity Debate Captain, Scholar-Athlete, Softball, Basketball, Groves Student Congress,

Community Service Chair, BBYO Chapter Secretary and Newspaper Editor.University of Michigan


Mazel Tov!

Jaclyn Berger We are so proud of you

and your accomplishments. May your life always be filled with good health, success, and happiness.

Go Blue!

Love,Mom, Dad, Hallie, Josh,

Tas, and Rugby

Mazel Tov!AVERY FIELDS

You have distinguished yourself and made your family proud. We know the world is open to you and the best is yet to come.

Continue to “aim high”. Good luck at U of M!

LovePoppa & Grammy, Mom, Blair, Alex,

David, Jaime, Chloe and Chase

Mazel Tov!

MOLLY WYETT Congratulations!!

You have worked so hard and achieved so much during your

years at Cranbrook. I know you will continue to have

incredible success in college. Your beautiful smile and positive attitude will pave your path for the future.

All My Love,Mom

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MICHAEL GOULD North Farmington High School Varsity Swim Captain, National Honor Society, Link Crew, Choir Bass Section Leader, Dramas

and musicals, Earth Science Excellence Award, Academic Letter, Class Vice President, Learning Service Cord, Fisher AZA officer, BBYO Spring Convention Coordinator, JWV Scholarship, MISCA Scholar-Athlete.Grand Valley State University

BRENDAN GRANTCranbrook-KingswoodGold Key, Distinguished Merit Scholar, Conduct Review Board, Boys Mentoring Club, Student ambas-sador Model

U.N., Michigan state solo and ensemble Division 1 medalist, Tennis doubles team.Tulane University

JONATHON GREEN Birmingham Groves Varsity Cross Country, Track, Summer in the City, Ping Pong Club.University of Pittsburgh

MARC GREEN Walled Lake Central High SchoolOakley Park Singers 1st-Place Superior Rating (2 consecutive years), 4.0 GPA, MSBOA State

Finals (2013), MCBA Bronze Medalist (2014), Bands of America Grand National Champion (2014), WLC Marching Band semi-finalists (4 years), WGI Scholastic Percussion 11th worldwide (2016).Grand Valley State University

SHAYNA GREENLEY Bloomfield Hills High School Summa Cum Laude, U.S. Figure Skating Association Bronze Graduating Seniors Award,

Varsity Figure Skating (3 years), Captain Varsity Figure Skating (senior year), National Scholastic Art Award: Silver Medal, Regional Scholastic Art Awards: Gold Key 4 Silver Keys - 2 Honorable Mentions, National Honor Society (2 years), Link Leader, F.A.R. volunteer.University of Michigan

AVI GREENBAUM Akiva Hebrew Day School Bnei Akiva Detroit co-president, StandWithUs MZ teen intern, Jewish Fund Teen

Board, AIPAC delegate, Young Israel of Southfield youth honoree.Israel Defense Forces

JONATHAN GREYFrankel Jewish AcademyNational Honor Society, Student Ambassador, Friendship Circle President, Captain Varsity Tennis, Captain

Varsity Baseball, All-Catholic League Athletic Award, All-Catholic League Coaches Award, Henry Ford Hospital Emergency Triage summer volunteer.University of Michigan

LUCA GRODSKY Troy High School Student Athlete (4 years), Troy Colt Varsity Football, Track and Field, Freshmen Soccer, Troy Colt Band (4

years), Cornet/Trumpet Concert and Campus Bands, OLHSA Walk for Warmth volunteer. Adrian College

COURTNEYCongratulations to a

lovely young woman who is as beautiful on the

inside as she is on the outside.

GO SPARTANS!

Love,Grandma Goose, Mom,

Dad, Aunt Dani, Michael, Lawson, Aunt Susie, Joseph,

Anya, Zachary, and Elijah

Congratulations!

Congratulations!Hannah Katz

You are an incredible young woman! We are so proud of you

and all that you have accomplished.May happiness and success be with

you always and forever!

Love,Nana & Bill

Uncle Jeff, Jaime, & Samantha

OUR DEAR MOLLY,Watching you grow has

been such a joy! We are so proud of all your

accomplishments. We cannot wait to see

what your future brings you. We know you will

be great!!

All our Love,Nanny and Papa

Congratulations!

May 26 • 2016 83

Class of 2016

Achayot BBG #110Rikki BergmanMaya GoldmanSari GrossmanHannah Katz

Isabel NakisherRachel Wasserman

Atara Zwas

Ahavah BBG #293Lily Barash

Samantha BurnsteinNikki Fink

Nicole GudemanMeredith KayJessica Lusky

Alexis MichaelsLauren NovickArden Shapiro

Erin SimonPeyton SternfeldLiliyana Wolberg

Rachel Zuckerberg

Al Jolson AZA #317Logan Ben-Ezra

Jeremy BenyaminJared Char

Jeremy CheckZachary CollenAdam Cooper

Brandon GlasserDaniel HomerLandon Marx

Griffin MeltzerMiles Menuck

Andrew NathanBenjamin PeltzJake ProvizerNoah Provizer

Brandon RothenbergMatt SchwartzStuart Vinsky

Mitchell WatskyEli Weil

Kyle Zaback

Kulanu BBG #419Anabel BerlinSarah Broner

Emma FellowsJaynie Karp

Zoe KolenderChloe KowalskyEmily StillmanOlivia StillmanMolly Wyett

Dora Savage BBG #308Julia Chudler

Kasey DowningRachel Finkel

Jillian GordnerHannah GoroshGabby Harvey

Alysa KatzLexie Kay

Sydney LaubEmily Levin

Elizabeth MalashetskyCaitlin Newman

Mia RubinBlair Sakwa

Elizabeth ShotkinMara Soverinsky

Alexis SpectorRachel Stone

Skylar WatnickAmanda Wigler

Emunah BBG #156Briana Dyadko

Gloria Steinberg

Evan Shapiro AZA #313Alec Cherrin

Joshua Cohen-ArcamoneJonah ErlichAri GoldbergMarc GreenEli Hamer

Aaron HirschZachary Kirshner

Sam KoleYale Lash

Nate LawlerJack Lebo

Corey LessonSebastian Mandell

Daniel MichaelsBrandon MostynJustin SchulmanJake Schwartz

Zachary StashefskyJustin Weber

Harvey Milk BBYO #593

Emily ErlichEdon Levinson

Zu Weinger

Hank Greenberg AZA #151Stuart Baum

Harrison BiedermanJacob Bloom

Andrew BrownRyan Graff

Max GreenbaumJoshua KavnerNoah MoraisRoss PodellAdam RaabRyan Riger

Max RotenbergChase Rubin

Kishon AZA #63Seth Allen

Noah BloomBenjamin Brockmeyer-Bernard

Ethan CantorNathan Cerezo

Nathan DumondSeth Goldgrab

Justin HamburgerJack Israel

Andrew KatzAlex Kaufman

Morgan MattlerMax McColl

Alan NewmanZachary RaiderChase RosettAndrew Serlin

Blake SmallDavid SteinmanRyan TokowitzSeth Warren

Tyler Weberman

Max Fisher AZA #337Jake Arbit

Zachary AverbachSeth BetmanSamuel BlochJoshua BockerJacob Broida

Matthew FealkDavid Filanovsky

Jason GelseyJosh GoldbergMichael Gould

Justin GudemanSam HalpernAri Hollander

Matthew HollanderJosh Kirschner

Ethan LisAndrew Miller

Jared MossMax PerlmuterSamuel Seltzer

Ethan StairsMax Warner

N’sheekot BBG #393Samantha Lebo

Olivia RampersaudDalia Rubenstein

Ruach BBG #83Jamie Chmara

Tal DvirClaire MaziusYael Plotnick

Julia WeingardenElizabeth Weisberg

Ariel Zalesin

Aliyah BBG #1208Noa ArlowBlair Bean

Lauren ColeRachel FrenkelJordan HalpernArielle Lipman

Jessica MorganrothArielle Morris

Rachael RosenthalNatalie SiegelHannah Stein

Madeline SteinSamantha Tarnopol

Leah TaubSarah TimlinSydney Wais

Marci WelfordMolly Wiener

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RACHEL GRODSKY Farmington High School Academic Honors gradu-ate, Academic Varsity Letter recipient, Clarinetist Symphony Band, Pit

Orchestra, Marching Band section leader, Solo and Ensemble participant, Music for All Summer Symposium Leadership Conference attendee, Lloyd Smith Leadership Award, Buddies Learning Together volunteer, Birmingham Temple graduate.Grand Valley State University

SARI GROSSMAN West Bloomfield High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Medical Mentorship Program,

Student Leadership, Peer Mentorship, Student Government (4 years), Class treasurer (3 years), RC Coordinator, Achayot BBG, Brown Center/Fleischman Residence volunteer. University of Michigan

JUSTIN GUDEMAN Bloomfield Hills High School Max Fisher AZA vice president, Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, OAA Scholar-

Athlete. University of Michigan

NICOLE GUDEMAN Bloomfield Hills High School Ahavah BBG President, Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Varsity Basketball,

OAA Scholar-Athlete.Michigan State University

JORDAN HALPERN Frankel Jewish Academy B’nai B’rith Scholarship Award recipi-ent, National Honor Society, Vice President of Jewish

Programming Mazkirah, Orechet-Aliyah BBG, MVP/Coaches Choice Award Varsity Softball, Hebrew Excellence Award, J-Serve, BBYO Business/Entrepreneurship Start-up Award win-ner.Michigan State University

SAMUEL HALPERN Walled Lake Western High School Varsity Tennis, Varsity Swim , Temple Israel graduate, AZA Vice President, Max Fisher AZA.

Undecided

IAN DAVID HARRIS Greenhills School Senior Class President, Varsity Cross Country Captain, State champion Ethics Bowl and Forensics

teams, Improvisational and sketch come-dian, Producer, Writer, Actor, Filmmaker, Drummer, Inspirational Public Speaker. University of Michigan

JOHN HART Bloomfield Hills High School Link Leader, Captain Wrestling Team, Varsity Soccer and Wrestling, National Honor

Society, Temple Israel religious school graduate.Oakland University

Mazel Tov!Alyssa

and Noah

We are so proud of you. You have been such a joy

in our lives. May all of your dreams

come true!

Love,Bubbie and

Zaidie

Congratulations!CRAIG TARNOPOLWe are so proud of all you have accomplished at Frankel Jewish

Academy and look forward to your success at the Ross School of Business

at the University of Michigan.

Our Love Always,Grandma and Papa

Mazel Tov!

Ryan Rolnitzky

Congratulations on your hard work and being accepted to Marshall University’s Honor

College, along with your dream of playing division one football.

May your life be filled with happiness, health and success.

Couldn’t be prouder of the man you’ve become.

Love,Dad, Hope, Philip, Justin, Uncle Harley, Aunt Celina

and Uncle Eddie

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we are so proud of you and your many accomplishments as well as your acceptance to these fi ne colleges and universities! *

albion college

AQUINAS COLLEGE

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

babson college

ball state university

BROWN UNIVERSITY

capital university

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

central michigan university

clark university

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES

COLLEGE OF WOOSTER

columbia college chicago

daemen university

DAVIDSON COLLEGE

DePAUL UNIVERSITY

DUKE UNIVERSITY

earlham college

emory university

fordham university

george washington university

georgetown university

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

heidelberg university

hillsdale college

hope college

indiana university

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

kalamazoo college

kettering university

LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

lawrence technological university

loyola university chicago

loyola university new orleans

maryland institute of creative arts

marymount manhattan college

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

michigan technological university

muskingham university

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

northeastern university

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

oakland university

ohio dominican university

ohio wesleyan university

pace university

penn state university

pratt institute

purdue university

REED COLLEGE

rice university

rose hulman institute of technology

saginaw valley state university

school of the art institute of chicago

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE

suny purchase

syracuse university

the new school for drama

university of california irvine

university of cincinnati

university of colorado boulder

university of detroit mercy

university of evansville

university of illinois AT urbana-champaign

university of kentucky

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

university ofmichigan dearborn

university of north carolina AT chapel hill

university of pittsburgh

university of rochester

university of southern california

valparaiso university

washington university IN st louis

wayne state university

western michigan university

wittenberg university

xavier university

xavier university OF louisiana

* BOLD indicates where

students have enrolled

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AARON HIRSCH Bloomfield Hills High School Tennis Team, Track and Field, Youth Group Mentor volunteer, Wooden Acres camp coun-

selor.Michigan State University

ARI HOLLANDER Harrison High SchoolNational Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa, AP Scholar, Friendship Circle President, Friendship

Circle volunteer, Varsity Soccer Captain, All-State Soccer. Michigan State University

MATTHEW HOLLANDER North Farmington High School Conserve School Environmental Semester Program grad-uate, Temple Israel High

School graduate. Michigan State University

RYAN HOWARD Portage Northern High School Highest Honors, Academic/Athletic Honors, National Honor Society, Link

Crew member, Student Senate Secretary.Michigan State University

SAMUEL PHILLIP HURWITZ Berkley High School Science National Honor Society President, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta member,

Berkley High School Marching Band section leader, Jazz Band member, PeerCorps mentor leader, Varsity Swim.Michigan State University

JANE JACOBS International Academy Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Captain of FIRST Robotics world cham-pion team 469, FRC Dean’s list

semi-finalist, Scholastic Art Award Gold & Silver Key. Yale University

JENNA JACOBSON Bloomfield Hills High School Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Student Leadership Executive Board

Secretary, YFTI Board Social Action Vice President, Varsity Poms Captain, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Temple Israel graduate.University of Michigan

JACOB JENNINGS Seaholm High School National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Honors, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Council of Teens

Against Hunger, National Piano Playing auditions.University of Michigan

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SYDNEY JONES West Bloomfield High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Student Government President, Class Council mem-

ber, Sunshine Award, Two-time Youth Assistance Award recipient, Student Leadership (4 years), Varsity Soccer (4 years, Captain), OAA All-District, All-League Scholar-Athlete, Student Section Leader.University of Chicago

CAMERON KANNER Walled Lake Central High SchoolHonors graduate, AP Scholar, Varsity Lacrosse Captain, KLAA Lacrosse Scholar.

Undecided

JAYNIE KARP Groves High School National Honor Society, BBYO Regional Board (3 years), Executive Board Kulanu BBG (4 years), BBYO

Rookie of the Year, Groves Performing Arts Company, Thespian State Festival 3-time Superior Award Winner, Friendship Circle volunteer, Groves Big Brother/Big Sister mentor, Junior Class Representative.University of Michigan

BRANDON KARR Cranbrook Kingswood Honor Roll, AP Scholar with Distinction, Gold Key, Varsity Golf Captain, Varsity Tennis Captain and

State Champion, National Federation of Music-Piano Triple Gold Cup Award win-ner, Jewish Fund Teen Board member.Tufts University

GARRETT KATZ Cranbrook Kingswood Honor student, Jazz Band, Advanced Orchestra 1st chair bass, Pit Orchestra, Gold Key, Robotics, Boys Mentoring

Club President.University of Michigan

HANNAH KATZ Frankel Jewish Academy President Achayot BBG, National Honor Society, University of Michigan Regents Merit

Scholarship, Varsity Softball Captain (3 years) and MVP, All-Catholic League Softball, BBYO Gold Star of Deborah Award, FJA Excellence Awards in AP Language, Rabbinics and Visual Arts.University of Michigan

SAMANTHA KATZ Berkley High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society President, TriM Music Honor Society, Science National Honor Society,

Symphony Band.University of Michigan

BENJAMIN KATZMAN The Roeper School Varsity Soccer (2014 State Champions), JV/Varsity Basketball, Cross Country, Baseball, President’s

Volunteer Service Award, U.S. Soccer Federation Referee, Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association Individual All-Academic Team 2015, MHSSCA Team All-Academic Award 2014-2015, MIAC All-Academic Soccer Team 2015, MIAC All-Academic Basketball Team 2016.Davidson College

Mazel Tov!

LilyCongratulations!!

We are so proud of you!You are such an incredible

person and such a blessing in our lives.

May all your dreams come true!

All our Love,Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Bradley,

Jordan, Phoebe and Tigger

Mazel Tov!Jacob Schwartz

We are so proud of you! Wishing you continued success and

happiness always.May all your dreams come true!

We love you,Mom, Dad, Alex and Dylan

Grandma, Grammy and Papa

Mazel Tov!

Corey LessonCongratulations to a wonderful young man who has brought so

much love and light into our lives. May this next chapter be filled

with happiness, health, and boundless success...

you deserve it! We love you!

Mom, Dad, Josh, JillianGrandma Joanie and Papa

Grandma LindaGrandpa Denny and GG

Papa NelsonAll of your loving aunts,

uncles, and cousins

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Zachary Trunsky

Congratulations!

You are an amazing son and we are very proud of you and all of your

accomplishments.We wish you a lifetime of health, happiness, friendship, love and

prosperity. Good luck at Washington University

in St. Louis!

We love you always and forever,

Mom & Dad

Mazel Tov!SAMANTHA TARNOPOL

We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished!

May this be the beginning of great things to come and we are very excited

to share this journey with you!

We love you!Mom, Dad and Lauren

YALE HARRISON

LASHContinued success in

all your future endeavors. We are very proud of you.

All our love,Mom, Dad, Grandma,Susan, Allan, Henry,Uncle George & Rita

Mazel Tov!

Sarah SpitzerWe are so proud of you

graduating with your Masters in Electrical Engineering from U of M and graduating from Hogwarts on the same day.

Your Mothers

Mazel Tov!

Mazel Tov!Madeline Kaufman

Wishing you a lifetime of good health, happiness, and friendships. Your accomplishments and the choices

you make continually make us proud. Looking forward to everything ahead in

your future adventures at Eckerd College.

All our love, Mom, Dad, Rebecca & Bubbie

Congratulations!

Good Luck at State!“Go Green, Go White,

No Blue!”

We love you,Mom, Dad, Ben,

Jacob, Noah, Grandma Phyllis and

Grandpa Harold

CongratulationsCaleb!




90 May 26 • 2016

ALEX KAUFMAN West Bloomfield High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Varsity Baseball, International Thespian Society, Laker

Express Vocal Ensemble, Earth Club, BBYO Kishon, MIFA: Superior Acting Award, Excellent Vocal Ensemble Award Winner (MSVMA), District/League Varsity Baseball Champions.Kalamazoo College

MADELINE KAUFMAN West Bloomfield High School National Honor Society, Marching Band (flute section leader), Solo and Ensemble Medals, Jewish

Senior Life volunteer.Eckerd College

JOSHUA KAVNER North Farmington High School Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Outstanding Excellence in Mathematics

Award, Robotics lead programmer and driver, Marching Band, Symphony Band, Chess, Chemistry, Physics and Philosophy clubs, J-Serve, ATID graduate, Adat Shalom Madrich.University of Michigan

LEXIE KAY Frankel Jewish Academy Dora Savage BBG President and Vice President, Vice President of Jewish Programming, Regional Convention coor-

dinator, J-Serve Executive Board member and volunteer, Building Entrepreneurship Board member and participant, Friendship Circle and Summer in the City volunteer, Camp Tamarack counselor, Social media manager Music in Motion. Michigan State University

MEREDITH KAY Willow Star Academy BBYO, J-Serve, Summer in the City.Undecided

WENDY KELMAN Akiva Hebrew Day School Student Council Public Relations offi-cer, Actor in God’s Favorite and Lost in Yonkers, Varsity

Girls Basketball Captain, Bnei Akiva Detroit Mazkira Galil, National Honor Society, Young Israel of Southfield youth honoree, David Hermelin Scholarship Award recipient.University of Maryland

JOSH KIRSCHNER North Farmington High SchoolTennis Team, National Honor Society, Link crew, Fisher AZA, Shir Shalom Temple Youth.


ZACHARY KIRSHNER North Farmington High School NFHS Class Board, JV Baseball, Hebrew school Madrichim, Friendship Circle vol-

unteer, Jewish News contributor, Vice President/Recruiting President Shapiro AZA, Regional Convention coordinator BBYO, AIPAC Schusterman Leadership Conference delegate, Tree of Life Award, Shield of David Award, International (Israel) Leadership Seminar.Grand Valley State University

SARI GROSSMAN

Each day is filled with gratitude and pride because you are our daughter.

We marvel at your strength of character and the human being you have

become. Your intelligence, laughter, beauty and friendship are precious

gifts to those who know you. May you continue to realize your dreams at Michigan and beyond.

Shine On, Sari, Shine On!

We love you so much, Mom, Dad, Lola and Willie

Congratulations!

Mazel Tov!ALEXA LEVIN

We are so proud of you and can’t wait to watch you follow your dreams, continue

your journey and achieve all that you have always wanted to do and be.

All our love,Mom, Tessa and Ella

and your beloved Jack and Dakota

Mazel Tov!

JENNA JACOBSONWe are so proud to have

watched you grow into an amazing daughter, sister, leader and friend. With your kindness, creativity, sweet smile and free

spirit, may you always follow your dreams!

Go Blue!

We Love You, Mom & Josh, Dad & Andrea, Dani, Lillian, Jack and Max

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ALTER KLAUSNER Akiva Hebrew Day SchoolNational Honor Society, Friendship Circle vol-unteer, YUNMUN delegate, Bnei

Akiva Rosh Chevraya Aleph, Yeshiva University Deans’ Scholar.Gap Year at Yeshivat Har Etzion-Gush Yeshiva University

REBECCA KLAYMAN Frankel Jewish Academy Varsity Volleyball, Captain of Varsity Soccer, Youth Group Board mem-ber of Temple

Israel. Indiana University

ANNIESOPHIA KLINGER North Farmington High School Madricha at Temple Israel, Link Leader, Varsity let-ter Madrigal Choir and Varsity Poms.

Wayne State University

NOAM KLUGERMAN Akiva Hebrew Day School Captain Boys Varsity Basketball, Yeshiva University Dean’s Scholar, Founding gab-

bai of Young Israel Oak Park’s Youth Minyan.Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush) and Yeshiva University

SAMUEL KOLE Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, AIPAC Student Leader,Yeshiva University Model U.N. Co-Captain,

Janice Charach Gallery Juror’s Choice Award, Teen’s4Israel fellow, JN teen2teen writer. University of Michigan

ZOE KOLENDER Groves High School University of Michigan

ATARA KRAKOFF Frankel Jewish Academy Physics Award, Dean’s Award, National Honor Society, USYCommunications Vice President, USY Regionals

chairperson, Friendship House Teen Board leader. Michigan State University

LEAH KRASNICK Berkley High SchoolGirls Varsity Tennis, Berkley Volunteer Club President, Friendship Circle, National Honor Society.


Mazel Tov!

Samantha BurnsteinRemember this day and the sense of pride and

accomplishment that you take from it. Use that to move

forward towards your next big goal. Good Luck at MSU!!! We are so proud of you!!

Love,

Mom, Dad & Sydnie

Congratulations!Zac Averbach

We are very proud of all your accomplishments and know

that you will have a great year at Bowling Green.

Love, Mom, Dad, Hallie, Noah, Kirra, Grandma, Uncle Gene, Auntie Marcy,

Uncle Paul, Merina, Harlee, Gabe,Auntie Cheryl and Uncle Kurt

Mazel Tov!

Isabel Nakisher We are so proud of your

accomplishments and successes. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness,

love and success.

All our love,Dad, Sarit, Danielle,

Emily, David,Papa & Savta

“My International Baccalaureate classes encouraged

me to think independently and have a global perspective. What I learned in

Bloomfield Hills Schools was fundamental for my success; I will

have an advantage in college.”-COOPER BELLINSON

“I could almost describe Bloomfield Hills High School as a college campus, with the

variety of classes available and all of the different places to eat and learn.

The Small Group Rooms are my favorite places to study. I really like the Learning

Communities too; they make it easier to work with others on

group projects.” -MYCAH BUTLER

“The new Bloomfield Hills High School is more than a state-

of-the-art building. We have a rekindled spirit. I am proud to be

a Black Hawk!” -STONE ZHANG

Congratulations Bloomfield Hills High School graduates!The mission of Bloomfield Hills High School is to empower students to become lifelong-learners and equip them with the skills needed for success in a global society. This mission is supported by our four cornerstones: relationships, responsibility and ownership, authenticity, and innovation.

www.bloomfield.org | 248.341.6390 | @BHSchools

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YALE HARRISON LASH Walled Lake Western High School Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Golf Team, KLAA Scholar-Athlete, BBYO, Chamber

Singers, Troubadors, Men’s Chorus, Lead in school musical, Excellent with Superior Distinction in Regional and State Solo & Ensemble Festival, NHS tutor, Relay for Life board member, Congregation Shaarey Zedek volunteer.Kalamazoo College

SYDNEY LAUBGroves High SchoolVarsity Golf Team Captain, Golf Parents’ Award, Scholar-Athlete, Student Government

Historian, National Honor Society, Friendship Circle volunteer, Big Brother/Big Sister mentor. Michigan State University

NATHANIEL LAWLER North Farmington High School Varsity Diver, Varsity Wrestler, Percussion Studio Ensemble, ATID gradu-

ate, AZA member, Friendship Circle President.Western Michigan University

ELANA RACHEL LEFLEIN Huron High School University of Michigan

COREY LESSON Bloomfield Hills High Friendship Circle volun-teer, Yad Ezra and Temple Israel volun-teer, Shapiro AZA, 2013 Tamarack

Western Trip, Teen Mission 2014, Aish HaTorah Family Mission 2015, Partners Detroit Learning participant, Talmer Bank intern, Dembs Development intern.Oakland University

ALEXA LEVIN North Farmington High SchoolSchool musi-cals and Choir (3 years), Honor student, Link Crew leader, Temple Israel mitzvah

work, Temple Israel Religious School graduate. Grand Valley State University

BENJAMIN LEVIN International Academy Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, WXYZ Best & Brightest, Observer & Eccentric Academic

All-Star, National Merit Scholar, Black Student Association (vice president, secretary), Students for Human Equality, Groves Varsity Soccer (district champs, Captain, All-District, All-League), Basketball (district champs). Yale University

JOSH LEWIS Farmington High School Honor stu-dent, Baseball, Hockey, Travel Soccer, Special needs students volunteer, Labor Day pic-nic volunteer,

Gleaners Food Bank volunteer, Band (4 years), Umpire (6 years).Western Michigan University

Brendan,Congratulations on your

outstanding years at Cranbrook.

We know you will also shine at Tulane.

We love you,Grammy and Pa

Congratulations!

Congratulations!Brandon Karr

Congratulations on your achievements

and graduation from Cranbrook. We are so proud of you. We wish

you much happiness and success at Tufts!

Love,Mom, Dad

and Jennifer

Mazel Tov!

BETHYWe are so proud of all your

accomplishments. You can do anything you put your mind to,

so reach for the stars. Live your life with passion.

Love, Mom, Dad, Ean, Nanny, and Papa


EDEN LICHTERMAN Frankel Jewish Academy Agora Arts violinist, Jewish Fund Teen Board, National Honor Society, USY, Scholastic All-Catholic

Award, Musical Theater, Choir, Varsity Soccer. Northwestern University

ARIELLE LIPMAN North Farmington High School National Honor Society, Aliyah BBG, Regional Convention coordinator for Aliyah BBG.Undecided

ADAM LUTZ Seaholm High School AP Scholar, National Honor Society, Congregation Shir Tikvah co-president, First-place Regional MITES, iMatter

program volunteer. California Polytechnic State University

MICHAEL LUTZ Seaholm High School AP scholar, National Honor Society, Congregation Shir Tikvah TATY Co-President, Symphony,

Marching and Jazz bands, iMatter pro-gram volunteer.University of Michigan

MORGAN MATTLER Groves High School Director of Communications for Groves Student Congress, Varsity Tennis (JV Tennis Captain Sophomore

Year), two-time Forensic State Finalist (Broadcasting), Groves Big Brother Big Sister+ Mentor Program, BBYO, MJI, Amnesty/Animal Rights Club.Grand Valley State University

JD MAYNARD North Farmington High School Bowling Team (4 years), Varsity Bowling (3 years), Lacrosse (3 years), Varsity Lacrosse (2

years), National Honor Society.Lawrence Technological University

MAX MCCOLLNorth Farmington High School Turn Around Achievement Award, Learning Buddy, Gizbor BBYO.

Western Michigan University

ELAINE MARA KOTZEN MCINTYRE

Novi High School Temple Kol Ami High School, KATY President, NFTY Portland, Kutz (social justice), Varsity Track, Cross Country,

Scholar-Athlete, Gay Straight Alliance VP, HOSA, Marching Band Drumline, Winter Percussion, Honor Roll, Presidential Honor Roll, Cum Laude.Undecided

Mazel Tov!Jake and Noah Provizer

We are so very proud of you!!!! We hope your college journey is filled with love, fun and excite-

ment. Stay true to who you are, what you believe in and be

proud of the amazing young men you have become.

We love you both so much,Mom, Dad & Ellie

Mazel Tov!

Zachary Raider

As you start the next chapter of your life, know that we

are extremely proud of you, love you, and know that

your future is so bright you will need to wear shades.

Love,Mom, Dad, Josh, Bauer & Gatsby

JustinYou made it!!!

Wishing you success in all you do.

We’re so proud of you!

LUA&FMom, Dad, Paige,

Roxy, Rufus & Cosimoto

Congratulations!

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GRIFFIN MELTZER North Farmington High School National Honor Society, Hockey, Varsity Lacrosse, Temple Israel graduate, YFTI participant,

Jolson AZA, J-Serve volunteer, Housing the Homeless volunteer. University of Michigan

ALEXIS MICHAELS West Bloomfield High School Summa Cum Laude, Varsity Softball (4 years) and Senior Captain, Varsity Field Hockey

(3 years) and Senior Captain, OAA Scholar-Athlete, National Honor Society, Ahavah BBG Chapter President, BBYO Regional Board member, Building Entrepreneurship, Student Leadership.University of Michigan

DANIEL MICHAELSWalled Lake Central High SchoolGodol (President) of Evan Shapiro AZA #313, Shaliach (Judaic chair) of Michigan

Region BBYO, involved in AIPAC Michigan, AIPAC Policy Conference delegate, Summer in the City volunteer, Tamarack counselour.Eastern Michigan University

ANDREW MILLER North Farmington High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Tennis, BBYO and YFTI at Temple Israel, AIPAC leader-ship confer-

ence. Columbia College Chicago

EMILY MILLER Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, eight high school theater produc-tions, Lux Esto scholarship for academic

achievement.Columbia College Chicago

JESSICA MORGANROTH Seaholm High School National Honor Society, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Varsity Tennis (4 years), D2 Tennis state champions

2014 and 2015, Maccabi Tennis silver medalist, Israeli Sports Exchange.Indiana University

COBY MOSCOWITZ Seaholm High School Recurve Archer (Competitor 2016 U.S. Olympic Archery Team Trials), Alternate 2015 U.S. World

Indoor Junior Recurve Team, Texas A&M Archery Club Scholarship recipient, Kick Off Mentoring Leader, IMatter mentor, 2012 Dove Award/Youth Volunteer of the Year.Texas A&M University

JARED MOSS Walled Lake Central High School Honor Roll, Lacrosse Team, Golf Team.Michigan State University

Mazel Tov!

Hannah Katz We are so very proud of you, your graduation from Frankel

Jewish Academy and your many wonderful accomplishments.

You have become a remarkable young woman and your future

holds limitless possibilities. Good luck at the

University of Michigan!

Love,Dad and Maddie

Eliza Keep your

fire burning bright always.

We are so very proud of you!

Mom, Dad, Stella, Oliver & Charlotte

Mazel Tov!Jenna Jacobson

Your accomplishments at Bloomfield Hills High School are notable…we are very proud of you and are confident as you continue your University of

Michigan education, that you’ll shine.

We love you always,Grammy Nanny & Papa Joe,

Grandma Bernice & Papa Lenny, Nana Rose Rita & Papa Shelly,

Nanny Shelley & Richard

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2016!Also special congratulations to the graduating WMU Hillel members.

It’s your turn to STRIKE GOLD.

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wishes Mazel Tov to our

2016/5776 Religious School Graduation Class!

The entire congregation takes pride in this important achievement, the effort you made to

continue your Jewish education, the remarkable young adults you have become,

and the example you set for younger students. We look forward to celebrating

future joyous occasions with you and your families!

Congratulate our graduates at our Erev Shabbat High School graduation service

Friday, May 27th – 7:00pm

Sarah Finegood Bennett J. Hart Samuel P. Hurwitz

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JOSHUA NACHT Skyline High School Religious and Cultural Vice President Ann Arbor Reform Temple Youth Group, Director of Fundraising and Activism

Skyline Junior Statesmen of America, National Honor Society, Varsity Crew Rower (3 years), Neutral Zone Teen Advisory Council Board member.Columbia University

ISABEL NAKISHER Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society President, Dean’s Award for Academics and Athletics, Achayot BBG

founding member, Varsity Volleyball (4 years), Varsity Volleyball Captain (2 years), All-League and All-Catholic League Honors (4 years), Club Volleyball (4 years), Edith Glusac Volleyball Scholar-Athlete Leader Award nominee.University of Michigan

NOAH NATHAN Bloomfield Hills High School Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Honor Roll (4 Years), President’s National Honor Society (2

years).University of Michigan

BRENDAN NEWMANBloomfield Hills High SchoolNFTY Programing Vice President, NFTY 678 coordinator, Varsity Ski Team, Ski/

Snowboard instructor, Yearbook Editor, Relay for Life volunteer.Miami University

MACKENZIE NEWMAN Berkley High School Tennis Team Captain, No. 1 Women’s Singles Player, 4-year win-ner OAA Sportsmanship Award, Berkley

High School Athlete Wall of Fame, National Honor Society. Michigan State University

SONNY NEWMAN Ann Arbor Community High School Queer Straight Alliance President, Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Huron High,

A Cappella Choir at Skyline High, Nachshon at Habonim Dror Camp Tavor.University of Michigan

LAUREN NOVICK Bloomfield Hills High School BBYO, Link Crew leader, Adat Shalom Madricha, Nordstrom BP fashion ambassa-

dor, Madricha Leadership Institute Training. Kent State University

RILEY OLSON West Bloomfield High SchoolSumma Cum Laude, Varsity Track Captain, Yearbook Copy Editor, President and Founder

WBHS Chess Club, Presidential Scholarship recipient, Political Leadership, Editor and Moderator Rap Genius. Wayne State University

Mazel Tov!

Daniel Banooni I am so proud of you and your

many accomplishments. You continue to amaze me in

multiple ways. Follow your dreams as you go on to college.

Love, Grandma Bobbi

Congratulations!MADELINE ALEXA

STEINWe are so incredibly proud of you and all of your accomplishments. May your High School Graduation from Detroit Country Day be the beginning of a future filled with

much success and happiness. Continue to work hard and follow your dreams at the University of

Southern California. The best is yet to come!

All our love,Mom, Dad, Jonah,Molly & Winston

Justin Blake Frommer

Congratulations to you and the Class of 2016!!

We can’t wait to see what your future holds!

Enjoy every moment at Michigan State University!

Go Green!!!

With all our love,Mom, Dad, Jenna and Jessie

Congratulations!

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Hillel Day SchoolClass of 2012 Alumni

Please join us in celebrating the

GRADUATIONof

Carter AltmanFrankel Jewish Academy

New York University

Brendan BaxterBerkley High School


Jeremy BenyaminWest Bloomfield High Schoolunknown

Jaclyn BergerBloomfield Hills High SchoolUniversity of Michigan

Rivka BergmanBloomfield Hills High School


Benjamin Brockmeyer-BernardNorth Farmington High School


Sarah BronerFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Ira BrownFrankel Jewish Academyundecided

Sydney BrownFrankel Jewish Academy

undecided

Joshua Cohen-ArcamoneFrankel Jewish Academy


Adam CooperFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Samantha DarmonFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Noam DovasFrankel Jewish AcademyWayne State University

Caleb DuchanBerkley High SchoolMichigan State University

Raz ElyazamFrankel Jewish AcademyOakland University

Jonah I. ErlichFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan College of Engineering

Eli FalkBerkley High SchoolMichigan State University

Owen FarberFrankel Jewish Academy

Lyman Briggs College Michigan State University

Rachel FinkelWest Bloomfield High School

Syracuse University

Sarah FradkinFrankel Jewish Academy

undecided

Jennifer FriedmanNorth Farmington High SchoolOakland University

Rachel GluskiGroves High SchoolSchool of Art Institute Chicago

Jillian GordnerGroves High School


Talia GothelfFrankel Jewish Academy

Gap Year in Israel - Kivunim

Michael GouldNorth Farmington High SchoolGrand Valley State University

Samuel GrandFrankel Jewish Academy

unknown

Jonathan GreyFrankel Jewish Academy


Jordan HalpernFrankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University

Aaron HirschBloomfield Hills High SchoolMichigan State University

Daniel HomerGroves High School

Wayne State University

Aidin HorwitzKennedy Collegiate

McGill University

Solomon KahnFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Jaynie KarpGroves High SchoolUniversity of Michigan

Lexie KayFrankel Jewish Academy


Zachary KirshnerNorth Farmington High School


Samuel KoleFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Zoe KolenderGroves High SchoolUniversity of Michigan

Atara KrakoffFrankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University

Michael KrivichkinFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Yale LashNorth Farmington High SchoolKalamazoo College

Emily LevinGroves High School

University of Texas at Austin

Eden LichtermanFrankel Jewish Academy

Northwestern University

Morgan MattlerGroves High School


Brandon MostynFrankel Jewish AcademyMichigan State University

Isabel NakisherFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Caitlin NewmanFrankel Jewish Academy

Prescott College Arizona

Marissa RubenFrankel Jewish Academy

Stella Adler School of Acting

Miriam SapersteinBerkley High SchoolUniversity of Michigan

Claire SchlusselBerkley High Schoolundecided

Andrew SerlinNorth Farmington High SchoolUniversity of Michigan Dearborn

Ian SmithNorth Farmington High School


Alexis SpectorFrankel Jewish Academy

James Madison College


Emily StillmanGroves High School


Olivia StillmanGroves High SchoolUniversity of Michigan

Craig TarnopolFrankel Jewish AcademyUniversity of Michigan

Randi TraisonFrankel Jewish Academy

Binghamton University School of Nursing

Gabriella WeisbergFrankel Jewish Academy


Yonatan WeissInterlochen Arts AcademyPace University Honors College

Good Luck

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MATTHEW PANTELIC Walled Lake Central High SchoolSumma Cum Laude, National AP Scholar, National Honor Society, Model U.N., 4-year Math and

Science Olympiad, Medical Mentorship, Business Club, High School and Travel Baseball academic letters, Maccabi Games Baseball gold medalist, Tutor, Volunteer, Assistant softball coach.University of Michigan

JOSEPH PEARLSTEIN Walled Lake Central High SchoolVarsity Football, KLAA Scholar-Athlete Award, Senior Academic Honors.

Oakland University

BENJAMIN PELTZ North Farmington High SchoolNational Honor Society, TV 10 member, French Club, Nominated best cinema-tographer at

University of North Carolina School of the Arts, BBYO board and member.University of Michigan

JACOB “JAKE” PROVIZER North Farmington High School President Youth Federation of Temple Israel, Member Al Jolson AZA, Farmington Diversity

Committee, National Honor Society, Link Crew leadership peer mentor, Class Board, Student Government, Baseball player/Scholar-Athlete (4 years), Football (2 years), Anti-Bullying Committee, JCC life-guard, Camp George staff.Michigan State University

NOAH PROVIZER North Farmington High School Treasurer Youth Federation of Temple Israel, Treasurer Al Jolson AZA, President Friendship

Circle, National Honor Society, Link Crew leadership peer mentor, Class Board, Student Government, Wrestler/Scholar-Athlete (3 years), Football (2 years), Anti-Bullying Committee, JCC Lifeguard, Camp George staff, Star-Trax valet.University of Michigan

ADAM RAAB North Farmington High School National Honor Society Board mem-ber, Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity Ski Team (2-year

Captain), Team Player Award, Eklov Leadership Award, Coach’s Award, OAA Scholar-Athlete, MHSSCA Academic All-State, Phi Beta Kappa, Raider Pin recipi-ent for 100 hours of volunteering, 4-year Maccabi athlete.Miami University

ZACHARY RAIDER Bloomfield Hills High School Varsity Hockey, Varsity Lacrosse.Michigan State UniversityMazel Tov!

Jacob Arbit We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments.

Believe in yourself and follow your dreams. There is no limit

to what you can achieve in life!

Love always,Dad, Francine, Jared and Rachel

Stephen Friedland

We are so proud of you and all that you have

accomplished. As you begin your next journey, we wish

you much love, good health, happiness and success.

Follow your dreams and follow your heart. You

can accomplish anything.

We love youMom, Dad, Brandon, Jarett and Brittani

Congratulations!

Mazel Tov!

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determination in accomplishing all that you desire. You have chosen a path that will lead you to fulfill

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Love,Mom, Dad, Elizabeth & Ari,

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Arts Scholarship recipient, Or Emunah Award recipient from National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting, Fiber artist at the Farber Soul Center, Congregation B’nai Moshe Sisterhood volunteer, Numerous leadership honors and com-munity service awards from Jewish Girl Scout Troop 71613.University of Kentucky

RYAN RIGER Walled Lake Central High SchoolNational Honor Society, Legacy Scholarship, Michigan State Advantage Scholarship,

BBYO 4-year Greenberg Chapter.Michigan State University

NOLAN ROGOW Cranbrook-Kingswood Varsity Hockey, State Champion 2015, Coaches Award 2016, All-League Honors, All-State Honors,

All-Academic Honors, Varsity Baseball, Dean’s List, Maccabi athlete.Michigan State University

SYDNEY ROSEN International Academy MIT Inspire finalist, Forensics Regional and State finalist, Birmingham City Council Student Board

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LUCIE ROSENTHAL Berkley High School Treasurer of National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society, Jewish Fund Teen Board

Leadership Committee, International Thespian Society, Birmingham/Bloomfield Optimist Club Award, A Cappella Choir section leader.University of Michigan

CHASE ROSETT Groves High SchoolIndiana University

MAX ROTENBERG North Farmington High School Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, Chemistry Club President, Michigan

State Honors Choir, Northern Lights A Cappella, Religious Service Leader Adat Shalom Synagogue, B.B.Y.O. Greenberg A.Z.A., Relay for Life fund-raiser, University of Michigan Regent Merit Scholarship recipient, B’nai B’rith International Scholarship recipient. University of Michigan

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ADAM ROWLANDS North Farmington High School Eagle Scout, Raider Marching Band section leader, Concert Winds, Symphony Band, Varsity

Track Team, National Honor Society, Link leader, Senior Board member. Michigan State University

DALIA RUBENSTEINWest Bloomfield High SchoolMarching Band, Forensics, BBYO, Book Club, Law Club and Yearbook, 4-year vol-

unteer at Fleishman, 10-year volunteer at JARC, volunteer at Yad Ezra, cancer walks, Temple Israel and Miss Lucys Turtle Creek Farm, Youth Volunteer of the Year award and 4-time Youth Assistance Program award-winner, Temple Israel Madricha, writing and aca-demics scholarships winner. Grand Valley State University

ROCHIE RUBIN Akiva Hebrew Day School Wayne State University

ALEC SANDBERGWest Bloomfield High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, AP Scholar with hon-ors, Varsity Basketball

(Captain, Laker of the Year, OAA Scholar-Athlete), Varsity Tennis (Captain, MHSAA All-State Academic), Club Basketball, DECA, Maccabi Games medal winner, Youth Basketball coach and referee, Tennis instructor.University of Michigan

SCOTT SCHAEFER Groves High School Groves Cross Country Junior and Senior Scholar-Athlete, Varsity letter award, Junior year Spirit/

Sportsmanship Award, Michigan Japanese Quiz Bowl Division 4 (3rd-place winning team), Michigan Japanese Language speech contest participant, Distinguished Scholar Award for Oakland University.Oakland University

CLAIRE SCHLUSSEL Berkley High School Secretary of National Honor Society, SNHS, Captain Varsity XC Five school productions, Secretary of BeDrama Club,

Tri-M member.Undecided

HANNAH SCHNAAR Bloomfield Hills High School Youth Federation of Temple Israel City Trip chair, Youth Federation of Temple Israel

Ski Trip chair, Temple Israel Religious School graduate, Tennis Team (4 years), Varsity Tennis Captain, Forensics, Medical Career Club.Michigan State University

JUSTIN SCHULMAN Frankel Jewish Academy President of the Aquarium and Sea Life Club, Semifinalist in State BlacksmithChampionships,

Shapiro AZA’s top-ranked Storyteller, Leader in Minyan and prayer services.University of Michigan

Mazel Tov!

ERIC GELB We are proud that you will continue

to inspire others and achieve your dream of creating theatre. We know

you will flourish in New York and can’t wait to see what the next eighteen

years will bring. Congratulations, son.

Love Always,Dad, Mom, Scout and

the New York Gelbs

Mazel Tov!

ShaynaYou have worked so hard and

achieved so much! We are proud of your commitment, compassion, and perspective. Our wish is that you continue to enjoy life’s journey with a

balance of humor, joy, friends, health, and happiness. “Shoot for the moon and if you miss

you will land among the stars.” We will always believe in you! Have a great time at Michigan!

All our love, Mom, Dad, Gordon,Grandma and Poppa

Mazel Tov!

HARRISON BIEDERMAN,

We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished!

May all your dreams come true!Wishing you much success

and happiness at The Ohio State University!

All our love,Mom, Dad and Carson

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JAKE SCHWARTZ Cranbrook Kingswood Cum Laude, National Merit Finalist, Class President, Silver Key in Ceramic Art, President Future Doctors

Club.University of Michigan

MATTHEW SCHWARTZ North Farmington High School Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, Varsity Soccer Captain, Link Crew, President of Astronomy

Club, Class Board (Sophomore, Junior, Senior years), YFTI, BBYO, Temple Israel Hebrew School graduate.Michigan State University

DOV SEIFMAN Cranbrook- Kingswood Cranbrook Varsity Baseball, Community Service stu-dent leader at Salvation Army, Gold Key

school ambassador.University of Michigan

SAMUEL JACKSON SELTZER Walled Lake Central High SchoolNational Honor Society-Public Relations Officer, Co-Captain Varsity Tennis, Tennis (4

years), Model U.N. Vice President 2015, Business Club-Founder/ President, Scholar-Athlete Award, Honor Roll.University of Michigan

NOAH SHERBIN Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Eagle Scout, Forensics State Finalist, Temple Shir Shalom Shoresh volun-

teer.University of Michigan

ASHLEY SHULTZ West Bloomfield High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction, Ambassador of

National Society of High School Scholars, Law Club member (4 years and President in 2016), Teen Court, Model U.N. University of Michigan

ANDREW SHUMAN Walled Lake Central High SchoolNational Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, Shir Shalom Temple Youth Religious

Cultural Vice President, Friendship Circle President and volunteer, Varsity Lacrosse.Northwestern University

NATALIE SIEGEL The Roeper School Four-year merit and leadership-based scholar-ship to DePaul. DePaul University

Mazel Tov!

SYDNEYWe are so proud of you and all

that you have accomplished. We know you will be successful at whatever path you choose.

All our love,Nana, Papa, Auntie Julie,

Uncle Larry, Aunt Maureen, Uncle David, Amanda, Justin,

Jacob, Ariel, Alex, Max and Abby

Mazel Tov!

Samuel KoleMay all your dreams come true! You have

been such a joy in our lives!

Love, Mom, Dad, Liz, David, Bentley, Teddy, and Coco.

Mazel Tov!

CHASE ROSETT

Congratulations Chase! You are our dream come true. You are our pride and joy. Thank you for being

you and being so awesome! We love and adore you. Go Hoosiers!

Love,Mom, Dad, Levi and River


NATE SILVERMAN Ann Arbor Community High School Varsity Lacrosse (3 years), National Honor Society, Computer Programmer at Neutral Zone,

volunteer.Kalamazoo College

BLAKE SIMMONS Walled Lake Central High SchoolThree-sport athlete throughout high school, Charitable organizations volunteer.

Central Michigan University

JORDYN SINGER Bloomfield Hills High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Yearbook section edi-tor, Wellesley College Book

Award, Honors Chamber Choir member, JV Tennis (3-years).University of Michigan

BLAKE SMALL Groves High School Varsity Tennis (4 years), Captain and All-State, BBYO.Indiana University

DANIEL SMITH Akiva Hebrew Day School Featured in Detroit Jewish News for his iPhone app Yidkit, Akiva Band mem-ber, Student

Council member, Newspaper writer.University of Maryland

JOSHUA SOLOMON Frankel Jewish Academy Certificate of Excellence in Hebrew, Certificate of Excellence in Rabbinics, National Honor

Society, Varsity letter in Cross Country.Grand Valley State University

MARA SOVERINSKY West Bloomfield High School National Honor Society, Varsity Poms, Studio A Competitive Dance Company, Law Club, BBYO

Vice President, Student Leadership, AP Scholar, Scholar-Athlete, Summa Cum Laude.Michigan State University

ALEXIS SPECTOR Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, AIPAC cam-pus advocate, Model U.N., Frankel Zionist, Political Debate

Club President, Flex Point competitive dancer. Michigan State University

ZACHARY STASHEFSKY Walled Lake Central High SchoolAcademic let-ter (4 years), Lacrosse, Home for Our Troops volunteer, Will transfer 13 credit hours

from OCC as a freshmen to MSU.Michigan State University

Mazel Tov!

JONATHONWe are so proud of you and all you have achieved. May all your dreams come true at Michigan.

GO BLUE!

Love,Me-Me, Pop-Pop, Bubbie,

Karyn, & Lori

Mazel Tov!

JILLIAN,We are so proud of your graduation from Loyola. All of your hard work, dedication and discipline has paid off. Getting your Masters in Social Work has been your goal and your passion. You have the skills and the devotion to help change the lives

of the people you will care for. We know you will do great things!

We love you so much! Mom, Dad, Sydnee and Dean

Congratulations!Rachel,

We are so proud of your accomplishments!

We wish you all the best at Kalamazoo College and

in the future.Love,

Dad & Felicia, Daniel, Scott, Grandma and Grandpa

The Friedmans, Glickmans and Rudermans

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MADELINE STEIN Detroit Country Day School Summa Cum Laude, Cornell Book Award winner, Daughters of the American Revolution

Good Citizen Award nominee, Co-President of Community Service Club, Bloomfield Hills Optimist Award winner, Varsity Swim Team (4 years).University of Southern California

PEYTON STERNFELD West Bloomfield High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Varsity Field Hockey. University of Michigan

ARI STERNBERG Bloomfield Hills High School Four-Year Varsity Hockey-Assistant Captain, Friendship Circle Friends at Home volun-

teer Gold Award recipient, JV Lacrosse, JV Tennis, Camp Tamakwa counselor and tripper, OAA Scholar-Athlete, OAA Hockey All-League Team, Link Crew.Michigan State University

EMILY STILLMAN Groves High School National Honor Society, Cross Country, Editor of Groves Scriptor, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Kulanu BBG, NCTE

Achievement in Writing Award.University of Michigan

OLIVIA STILLMAN Groves High School National Honor Society, PeerCorps Detroit mentor and mentor leader, Regional Vice President Michigan

Region BBYO, Past President and Vice President Kulanu BBG, Director Community Service for Groves Student Congress, Scholastic Silver Key National Honor Society winner.University of Michigan

JORDAN STONE Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Varsity Hockey Captain, Varsity Hockey (3 years), OAA

Scholar-Athlete (3 years), Academic All-State, Model U.N. Club, Hockey coach volunteer, Camp Tamakwa counselor. University of Michigan

CRAIG TARNOPOL Frankel Jewish Academy All-School President, National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Varsity Baseball (Academic All-

State), Varsity Tennis, Quiz Bowl (MVP), Catholic League All-Scholastic Team, U of M Regents Scholar, NCJW Youth Award finalist.University of Michigan

SAMANTHA TARNOPOL Bloomfield Hills High School Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, Yearbook sec-tion editor, Link leader, Varsity Tennis,

Temple Israel High School graduate, Camp Tamarack counselor.Miami University

Mazel Tov!

JOSHUA ROBERT FRINK

Congratulations! You sang your way through

Walled Lake Central and into Oakland University’s Musical Theatre and Business School.

Here’s tipping our hat to you!

We Love You!Momma, Dad, Abbey, Grandma and Papa,

Auntie Carol, Paul & Megan

Mazel Tov!

JOSH LEWISYou have filled our lives with love and joy. We are so proud of you, and all that you have accomplished. May all your

dreams come true. Good luck at Western Michigan University.

All our Love,

Mom, Dad and Alex,Grandma and Grandpa,

Grandma Sylvia and Papa

Mazel Tov!

Ari SternbergWe are so proud of you!

Wishing you only success and happiness at MSU. May all your dreams come true. Remember how much we love you, now

and forever.Love,

Mom, Dad, Carly, Ari, Grandma, Grandpa, Bubie, Zayde, Roxy and

Maggie xo

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DANNY TERNER Bloomfield Hills High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Scholar-Athlete, Investment

Club founder, Co-founder of Amicus Visual LLC; Botsford Hospital volunteer.Michigan State University

CONNOR TODD Greenhills SchoolBoys Tennis 2015 state champion, Captain Golf Team 2016, Alpha House of Ann Arbor vol-unteer, Varsity

letter in Golf, Tennis.Purdue University

RANDI TRAISON Frankel Jewish Academy CRUSY Vice President Communications, MCUSY President, National Honor Society, FJA

Bat Torah Award, Captain Varsity Softball, Binghamton Merit Scholarship, Kalt Family Israel Scholarship, Frankel Jewish Academy Hebrew commencement speaker, 100 Mensches Scholarship third-place, JDRF Youth Amabassador.Nativ Gap Year and Binghamton University Decker School of Nursing

ZACHARY TRUNSKY Groves High School Phi Beta Kappa, Groves Scholar, National Honor Society, Interact Club officer, Big Brother Big Sister

Mentoring Captain, Cross Country, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Berkshire Middle School tutor, Temple Israel Madrich.Washington University in St. Louis

CHARLIE VINCENT West Bloomfield High School Swim Team (4 years), State meets qualifier sophomore, junior and senior years, Track, Cross

Country, Lacrosse. Grand Valley State University

RYAN WALDMAN Bloomfield Hills High School Varsity Forensics, Varsity Lacrosse, Model U.N., Bloomfield Hills High

School TV Anchor. Indiana University

JOSEPH WARREN Walled Lake Central High School AP Scholar, Summer in the City volunteer, Model U.N., Senior Honors recipient, Honor Roll (4

years).Michigan State University

SETH WARRENFrankel Jewish AcademyAll-League Varsity Baseball, All-District Varsity Baseball, Varsity Baseball,

Varsity Soccer, BBYO-Kishon.Michigan State University

Mazel Tov!

JOSHUA SOLOMON

Josh, We are so proud of you. The best is yet to come!

Love,Mom and Dad

Congratulations!Peri

You are a ray of sunshine. You make everyone you meet smile.

We are so proud of the wonderful young woman you have become. MSU is very lucky to have you.

We love you!Gramma Liz and Papa Jerry

Congratulations!

Emma,We wish you continued success

and all the happiness in the world!

Love, Mom, Dad and Benny

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RACHEL WASSERMAN Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society President, Regional and chapter BBYO board mem-ber, Founding

member Achayot BBG, Varsity Volleyball, NCJW Youth Awards finalist, B’nai B’rith college scholarship recipient, Friendship Circle volunteer, Student Government officer, Eight Over Eighty student repre-sentative, TSS at Tamarack Camps.Kalamazoo College

SKYLAR WATNICK North Farmington High School National Honor Society, Friendship Circle President and volunteer, DECA State Champion and

International Qualifier, Executive Board member Dora Savage BBG, J-Serve Board member and volunteer, Student Council. University of Michigan

MITCHELL WATSKY North Farmington High School National Honor Society, Merit Scholar, Bausch and Lomb Honorary Award, AP Scholar, DECA

State competitor, Senior Board, Varsity Tennis (4 year) letter recipient (Scholar-Athlete and Captain), Link Crew, Raider Regime, BBYO. University of Michigan

ELI WEIL North Farmington High School Jolson AZA officer, DECA state final-ist, National Council of Jewish Women Youth Award

finalist, Dive Team, National Honor Society, ATID, Class officer (3 years), Summer in the City volunteer.Michigan State University

JORDYN WEINBERG Berkley High SchoolHonor Roll (4 years), National Honor Society, BHS Acapella Choir (4 years), Anti-Defamation

League, Participant in various musical productions including the cantata My Name is Anne Frank. Michigan State University

ABIGAIL WEINER North Farmington High School National Honor Society, Varsity Poms, Student Board, Link Crew Leader, Yearbook

Editor, Hip Hop Team, Temple Israel graduate.Michigan State University

JULIA WEINGARDEN West Bloomfield High School Intern for Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence and West Bloomfield Parks and

Recreation, BBYO chapter board mem-ber, Tanzania community service, Ecuador exchange student, Thespian, Film producer, Model U.N., Law Club, Teen Court, NHS, AP Scholar with Honors, Summa Cum Laude.Barnard College/Columbia University

Jordan HalpernYou’ve climbed the ladder

at FrankelNow it’s on to MSU

You’ll soar ever higher and higher

Your star will shine there too!

With all of our love,Nana Marilyn

Auntie Debi & Uncle RobertAuntie Lisa & Uncle Steve, Logan

& Alexa.

Congratulations!

Mazel Tov!

JONATHAN GREYWe are so proud of you! Congratulations on your

graduation from FJA. May all your dreams come true as you begin the next phase of your

education. GO BLUE!!!!!

All our love,Mom, Dad, Eli, Erin,

Ethan and Winnie

SYDNEYWe are so proud of you!Wishing you a lifetime of health, happiness,

success and love.

We love you!Mom, Jay,

Dad,Jami, Ryan, Stefani & Carly

Mazel Tov!

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ZU WEINGER Groves High School Co-founder of coed Harvey Milk BBYO Chapter, President of the Or Shemesh BBYO, Treasurer Rauch BBYO,

National Honor Society, International Thespian Society (excellent and supe-rior ratings in competitions), Musicals and plays with Groves Preforming Arts Company, Co-directed Arabian Nights, Social Chair and a Section Leader Groves Choir, Assisted Temple Beth El Youth Choir, Assisted at Berkshire Middle School 2016 spring play, Friendship Circle volunteer, Summer in the City volunteer, Forensic Team (3 years).Columbia College Chicago

EMMA WEINTRAUB Walled Lake Central Grand ValleyState University

ELIZABETH WEISBERG North Farmington High School High Honors Cord and aca-demic letters, Regents Merit Scholarship recipi-ent, Brenda

Bloomberg High School Award by Temple Israel, Two executive board positions in Ruach BBG, Madricha (4 years+).University of Michigan

YONATAN WEISS Interlochen Arts Academy Upstart Crow Award for Excellence in Theatre Arts, High hon-ors student, Pace Honor’s

Scholarship.Pace University

MARCI WELFORD West Bloomfield High School Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, Member of BBYO, Varsity Field Hockey.Michigan State University

JORDYN WEXLERThe Roeper SchoolThe Roeper Theatre Company, Forensics, Model U.N.Michigan State University

LILIYANA WOLBERG International Academy Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Varsity Swimmer (4 years), JV (2-year)

and Varsity (2-year ) Skier, Friendship Circle volunteer, NISCA Academic All-American.Case Western Reserve University

MOLLY WYETT Cranbrook KingswoodVarsity Diving (4 years), Coaches Award recipient, Gold Key member, President’s Award for Community

Service.Denison University

Mazel Tov!

Jaynie Lynn Karp We are so incredibly proud of your many accomplishments in school and in the community.

You have touched so many lives with your big heart!

We are beyond excited for all that lies ahead...just continue

to follow your dreams!

We love you! Mom, Dad, Lindsey, Danielle,

Nana, Grandma, Grandpa, Joey (your biggest fan) and Lucy

Mazel Tov!

BEN,We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. May all your dreams and

wishes come true.Good Luck at Case Western!

We love you!Mom, Dad & Dana

Grandma & Pops, Nanny & Poppy

Mazel Tov!Dr. Ben SokoloffCongratulations on your graduation from NOVA Southeastern Medical

School. Wishing you much success during your residency in

Portland, OR.

With Love and PrideMom, Dad and Max

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Natalie BlumCongratulations on your recent gradation

from the School of Osteopathy at Michigan State University.

Good Luck in your Pediatric residency.

With Love Always,Gramma, Poppa, and the whole Blumin’ Bunch

Mazel Tov!

Mazel Tov!Brian Colton

Congratulations on all that you have achieved. You

are a wonderful student, leader, friend, brother, and

son. We love you and are so proud of all of your

accomplishments. We wish you the best of luck at

the University of Michigan.

Go Blue!

Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew, Chase, and Kelsey

Congratulations!Annie Klinger

Congratulations! Best of luck at Wayne State!We look forward to sharing your journey ahead.

Love,Dad, CeCe and Ari, Grandma & Grandpa

Papa Butch

Ellie Benson You captured our hearts the minute you were born on

Mother's Day eighteen years ago. We wish all the dreams you have for yourself plus all

the dreams that we have for you will come true!

We love you now and always-

Grandma & Grandpa

Mazel Tov!

Congratulations!

Zach BlumsteinWhat an adventure, from Beth Hayeled to CCS your achievements are amazing!

Can’t wait for the next chapter in your life.

Mazel Tov on your graduation, we love you!

The Blumstein family

Samantha Burnstein We are so proud of your accomplishments.

You will always be our shining star. We wish much happiness and success.

Good luck at MSU.

Love you always,Agi & Papa

Mazel Tov!

Congratulations!KYRA ALPINERThe best is yet to come!

We love youMom, Dad, Brett, Sean,

Kallie, Brendan and Snickers

Mazel Tov!

DEAR BRANDON,We are so proud of all you have accomplished. You make us smile every day. We can’t wait to share

your journey ahead and watch you achieve all of your goals,

hopes and dreams.

With love and tremendous pride,Mom, Dad & Daniel

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KYLE ZABACK North Farmington High School Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Link Crew, Symphony Band Principal

Saxophone, BBYO Jolson Chapter President and regional officer, JCC Hockey League, Detroit Maccabi Hockey Team, J-Serve, Adat Shalom Madrich, Michigan State Academic Scholars and Residential Business Programs. Michigan State University

BLAKE ZACK Groves High School DECA, various other school clubs and a variety of vol-unteer organi-zations.

Eastern Michigan University

JORDAN ZIMMERMAN Berkley High SchoolVarsity Basketball, Eight weeks of junior year at the Alexander Muss High School in Israel.

University of Arizona

RACHEL ZUCKERBERG West Bloomfield High School National Honor Society, Scholar-Athlete, Varsity Poms Captain, Student Government,

Student leadership, WBHS Theater, Nordstrom Fashion Board, Ahavah BBG, Competitive dance at Shanon’s Dance Academy.Columbia College Chicago

Mazel Tov!

KENZIE,We are so proud of all of

your accomplishments -- but most importantly carrying on

the family tradition. Go Green! #SpartansWill

Love,Mommy, Daddy, Marlee and Ollie

Mazel Tov!

Ellery Benson “You’ll be on your way up!

You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who

soar to high heights.” -- Dr. Suess

We’re with you every step of the way, El!

Could not be prouder or love you more!

Congratulations!

Mitchell WatskyWords cannot express how proud

we are of you and all that you have accomplished. You make us happier than you will ever know. We wish you a lifetime of good

health, much happiness and continued success.

Good Luck at U. of M.

We love you, Mom, Dad and Lauren

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Mazel Tov!ALEXA

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! We wish you the very best at MSU next year.

GO GREEN!Love,

Mom, Dad, Kadie & Lacey

Congratulations!Sara Long

We are so proud of you on your recent graduation from Eastern

Michigan University.We can’t wait to see what the future holds

for you!

With Love Always,Gramma, Poppa, and the whole

Blumin’ Bunch

Jessica Morganroth

We are so proud of you, and we are excited for your next chapter.

We love you,Mom, Dad, Jackie, Grandma Rochelle,

Papa Art, Grandma Sheila and Grandpa Mike

Congratulations!

Mazel Tov!

Andrew GoldmanCongratulations on

graduating with your Masters of Management in Energy

from The Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. We are so very proud of you

and all that you have accomplished.

We love you with all of our hearts.

All Our Love Forever,Mom, Jeff, Melanie,

Michelle, Marcy, and Mark

Samantha Tarnopol You have given us so much to be proud of! We know great things are ahead for

you at Miami of Ohio.

Our love always,Grandma and Papa

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

AARON HIRSCHWe are so proud of you and all

that you have accomplished.May all your dreams come true.

Good luck at MSU

All our love,Mom, Dad, Jared and Noah

Mazel Tov!

Zoe,We are very proud of you. You accomplished all the goals you

set for yourself so far!Keep up all the great work and

learn to love football.Go Blue

Love, Mom, Dad, and Ruby

Mazel Tov!Dearest Noah,

We are proud of the person you have become, your thoughtful approach, and the journey you have chosen. We wish you continued joy and

success in your future endeavors!

All our love! Mom, Dad, Jonah, Grandma and Saba

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Bassett & Bassett Embraces Global Reach Multicultural communications team powers customized client solutions.

B assett & Bassett global com-munications firm practices what it prescribes. By tapping

into the dynamics of human behavior to strategically customize integrated communications programs, the team is transforming some of the world’s most powerful organizations. Leading the successful venture are members of the Detroit Jewish com-munity Leland Bassett, chairman and CEO, and his wife, Tina Bassett, who is president of the company. The couple purposefully curated a multicultural team of professional communica-tions managers and counselors, who have been so successful in helping clients grow that the firm went global this year with the opening of an Asia Pacific Operations office in Pune, India, and Middle East representation in Beirut, Lebanon.

New business lines include digital and social media marketing special-ists EngageDigitalStrategies LLC and C-level executive search firm Bassett & Bassett Executive Search LLC, under the umbrella of the Bassett Business Group, and the current development of Bassett Children’s Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charity focusing on improving children’s lives with the visual and per-forming arts.

“It’s taken a long time for us to reach this point,” Leland said. “We see Detroit as a global player. There are

so many opportunities, because of the auto industry for one, that lend the city global perspective.”

With a passion to develop new business relationships and explore unknown territory, the couple launched Bassett & Bassett with zero clients on April 1, 1986. It has since been a steady climb as the Bassett Business Group gained 16 employees and 24 contract specialists on three continents. Today, Bassett & Bassett offers a diverse menu of strategic integrated communication planning and management as well as branding and marketing, public and media relations, and digital strategy and content marketing services.

Countless clients of the firm also enjoy strategic program, crisis manage-ment, advertising, employee communi-cation, organizational development and relationship management initiatives. An important underlying business concept for members of the Bassett & Bassett team is generational responsibility, and the team remains committed to fur-thering the work and success of genera-tions that came before them.

“We both love what we do, and we have a great team of young profession-als to serve as the next generation,” Tina said. “We seed opportunities as they come, and we will also be considering other brand extensions now over the upcoming years.”

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Leland and Tina Bassett

Jordan HalpernWe are so proud of all your accomplishments. With the

way you light up a room, we know you will light up the

world! May the future be as bright as your smile.

Go green!!!

Love,Mom and Dad

Congratulations!

Congratulations!PERI,

We are so inspired by your hard work, dedication and creativity. We can’t wait to see where life takes you and will be with you

every step of the journey.

We love you. Mom, Dad, Alexa, Izze & Ivy

AbbyWe hope your dreams take you to the corners of your

smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has

ever known.

Love,Mom, Dad, Hannah and Nonna

Congratulations!

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sional experience and a strong marriage between them, the Bassetts are confi-dent that a company legacy will carry on. The couple has already formulated goals for the firm’s future leadership, specifically to strengthen its reputa-tion as the nation’s only multicultural and multiracial professional human communication behavioral firm that includes Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim principals.

Multicultural representation is an asset in today’s business world, Leland explained, and part of the reason that the firm is so successful is that it is based in Michigan where many dif-ferent cultures coexist. As the former global capital of transportation, Detroit offers the Bassetts further strategic advantage to carry out business across the world.

“As we move past the 30-year anni-versary, it is time to plant the new seeds,” Tina said. “Those seeds should be global and multicultural, and growth is a process. It is so wonderful to have race differences; it makes life richer, it becomes a richer tapestry.”

Working on a global scale presents their team with the opportunity to use communication as a tool to bring about constructive change. Learning new cultural norms and business prac-tices among clients has also helped carry the company forward.

Diversity of the Bassett & Bassett team is what has made many of the firm’s cases successful. The company operates in high confidentiality, though it was publicly recognized for trans-forming Wayne Community College from a small, financially troubled insti-tution into a thriving educational hub with more than 70,000 students today.

Because the college handles busi-ness in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties, Leland said that during the project, his team was required — and prepared — to reach out and con-nect with various cultural businesses. Bassett & Bassett counselors worked with Hispanic, Arab, Muslim and other

communities, and the firm became the first of its kind to initiate mainstream television commercials in Spanish with English subtitles.

“We made a community college suc-cessful and known. It is now highly regarded and respected across the nation,” Leland said. “In another case, with $1.8 billion at stake, we initiated community outreach and used com-munication to listen to their needs and build bridges across Caucasian, African American, Spanish and Arabic com-munities.”

Tina describes her and Leland’s mar-riage as diverse. Tina was of the Jewish faith while Leland was a practicing Baptist 43 years ago when they were married by both a minister and rabbi at Birmingham Temple. The Farmington Hills couple has celebrated holidays of both faiths with family over the years, a dynamic that Tina said has allowed them to better understand and love each other.

“It was the beginning of broadening cultural perspective within our family,” Leland said. “We found that the core values of Judaism and Christianity are basically the same, to give back and be good, responsible people for the next generation. I have become culturally Jewish. We feel it’s very important to maintain that relationship and remem-ber the thousands of years of cultural history and advancement.”

The Bassets share two sons, Joshua and Robert, who were both raised in the Jewish faith. The couple does not belong to a particular synagogue, though Leland has learned to conduct a seder, and the couple stays deeply connected to the Jewish community by working with Jewish clients and organi-zations at Bassett & Bassett.

“I learned that there is tremendous ethic in the Jewish culture and its people who are trying to make things better,” Tina said. “And that is what we decided to do with our firm, on a global level.” *

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JCRC CONFABJewish Community Relations Council Executive Director David Kurzmann and President Dr. Richard Krugel flank New Detroit Inc. President and CEO Shirley Stancato who addressed JCRC’s 2016 Annual Meeting. She spoke on “Detroit 2016: The Impact of Collaboration.”

The meeting, held at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, included an update on JCRC’s Interfaith Mitzvah Makeover/School Fix-up Day with the Michigan Muslim Community Council

by Nolan School kindergarten teacher Mariam Fahs, and a special recognition of volunteer photographer Jeff Aisen. *

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