Yeshivat Noam “unveiled” the Donor Recognition Wall on Sunday, September 20th at a beautiful ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the momentous occasion. According to past president Laurence Schreiber, “This is an important day in the history of our school because we are thanking each donor that contributed to building our campus since its inception. Every plaque has a story. Some are in memory of loved ones and others in honor of important people in our lives. Every gift is meaningful and important.”
Two of the stories shared reflected are major gifts made in memory of loved ones that are no longer here to see their legacy. The naming of the Middle School was generously dedicated by Becky and Avi Katz in loving memory of Becky’s grandparents-Frida and Munysz Grossman. Like many immigrants from Poland, the Grossmans struggled to make ends meet. For them, the most important goal was sending their children to yeshiva. Although they could only afford to send two out of their four sons to Yeshiva, today their names are forever associated with Torah learning and the education of thousands of Jewish children for many years to come.
Alissa and Shimmie Horn generously dedicated the Judaic Studies program in loving memory of Shimmie’s grandmother, Genia Horn, z”l. Genia Horn was an amazing woman who was devoted to her family and Jewish causes. She was exceptionally generous and enthusiastic in her giving.
The guests smiled upon arrival as they were greeted by beautifully packaged “lego” candy with a tag thanking each donor with the message, “There is nothing ‘sweeter’ than ‘building’ the future of Jewish education.” Bubbles, blown by Yeshivat Noam students, filled the air throughout the ceremony, symbolizing Yeshivat Noam bubbling with excitement while we thank our donors who have made the campus a reality.
Yeshivat Noam’s campus, which was completed four years ago, offers a beautiful and modern learning space and makom Torah for the students of today and tomorrow. As the school celebrates the generosity of parents, grandparents and community members who made this a possibility, there continues to be opportunities for the next generation of donors to prioritize the school. Schreiber shared that “There are empty plaques at every donor level to allow for Capital Campaign gifts on an ongoing basis.” The Donor Wall itself is a beautiful, colorful and whimsical tree surrounded by apples, doves, leaves and foundation stones.
Rabbi Chaim Hagler, Principal of Yeshivat Noam, shared a dvar Torah about the importance of building Jewish institutions and thanked each leader and donor for their dedication in building the yeshiva. Yeshivat Noam President Nachman Paul thanked the Site and Fundraising Committees as well as the past presidents, Heshy Mortkowitz, Nachum Barishansky, Laurence Schreiber and Dov Adler, who all contributed to this success.
