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MAIMONIDES SCHOOL ADBOOK SUPPLEMENT,
2007-2008/5768
This journal is a supplement to the 2007–2008/5768 Maimonides
School Scholarship Adbook. The Adbook was distributed to everyone
attending the school’s Annual Gala, which took place on June 1 at the
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.
Nearly 400 seniors, parents, teachers, friends and supporters attended
the Gala, celebrating a memorable school year and a successful Annual
Campaign. Highlight of the event was recognition of the school’s honorees,
parents Jennifer and Scott Tobin, who exemplify a new generation
of Maimonides School volunteer leaders. The Tobins were introduced
by a video tribute and by remarks by Zev Gewurz, their friend
and neighbor. The honorees, who plan aliyah in the summer of 2008,
spoke about the importance of service to the school. They accepted an
engraved Kiddush cup as a gift from the school community.
Also in the spotlight at the Annual Gala were members of Maimonides
School’s Class of 2008. Seniors were introduced individually, to prolonged
applause, and several fulfilled roles in the program, including
a dvar Torah by Felicia Kuperwaser and a tribute to faculty by Sarah
Cassel, outgoing co-presidents of the Student Council. Evan Gale led
the singing of national anthems and Yehudah Leib Ahearn the Birkat
HaMazon.
Rabbi David Shapiro, Rosh Yeshiva, offered memorial tributes to two
pillars of the school community who died over the past year, Rabbi
Isaiah Wohlgemuth z”l and President Emeritus Abraham Levovitz z”l.
Also speaking were Jeffrey Swartz, who chairs the Maimonides Board
of Directors, and two former executive directors, Joshua Wolff ’89 and
Leora Joseph.
The event began with an extended dinner reception—a spectacular
buffet from Catering by Andrew. As guests arrived, they were greeted
by music provided by the Maimonides Jazz Band. Chairs of the Annual
Gala were Risa Gewurz, Allison Mael and Jennifer Weinstock.
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