for over 58 years

Sunday

DECEMBER 4, 2016
4 KISLEV 5777

2016 Annual

COLUMBUS TORAH
ACADEMY

scholarship gala

We are proud to have

supported the

COLUMBUS TORAH ACADEMY

MAZEL
TOV

2016
Annual

COLUMBUS
TORAH ACADEMY

gala

scholarship

Sunday, December 4, 2016

4 Kislev 5777

In Loving Memory

Jerome Schottenstein
FROM

Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein

Joseph and Lindsay Schottenstein
Jacob, Jonah and Emma

Jonathan and Nicole Schottenstein

Jeffrey Schottenstein

Geraldine Schottenstein Hoffman

Lori Schottenstein
Sonia Schottenstein

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In memory of Irv Baker

Thank you to all the teachers
and staff of CTA.
Alan S. Levine
Ace Iron Metal

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CTA STAFF
2016-2017

Rabbi Avrohom Drandoff

Head of School
With CTA Since 2012
Master of Arts in School Counseling from Johns Hopkins University; Master Degree
in Talmudic law and semicha (rabbinical ordination) from Ner Israel Rabbinical College; Successfully completed: YU Lead: Yeshiva Universitys school leadership training program; YU Teach: Legacy Heritage Foundation fellowship; worked as Director
of Community Programs for the Columbus Community Kollel

FACULTY ADMINISTRATION

Eliza Delman

Upper School Principal & School Counselor

With CTA Since 2005
Graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in Psychology from University of Maryland;
earned Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University

Debra Kira

Principal, Lower School

First Year at CTA
Masters of Education in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University and
a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Secondary Education from The State University of New York at Buffalo. Ms. Kira holds a Montessori Administration Credential
from The American Montessori Center, is a trained educator through Neuhaus, Facing
History and Ourselves, and The United States Holocaust Museum/Houston Holocaust
Museum Educator Program. Ms. Kira was the previous Head of School at UOS Goldberg Montessori School, worked as Head of the English Department at Robert M. Beren Academy, and was an Azrieli Graduate School Supervising teacher

Shirly Benatar

Hebrew Department Chair

First Year at CTA
Masters of Science in Educational Leadership from University of Dayton; Masters of
Science in Entomology from The Ohio State University; Bachelor of Science in Biology (Molecular Genetics) from The Ohio State University. Graduate of USCJ The
New Director Institute leadership training program. Worked as Education Director at
Congregation Tifereth Israel; Florence Melton Adult Mini School teacher, CJDS Hebrew Teacher; Judaic Team Leader at Columbus JCC preschool; Biology instructor at
OSU; Board member of the National Executive Board of the Jewish Educators Assembly; recipient of the Columbus Jewish Federation Fellowship grant, OSU and multiple
community awards. Served as Captain in the IDF for several years.

FACULTY ADMINISTRATION

Rabbi Zecharia Weitz

Upper School Judaic Curriculum Coordinator

Teacher, Upper School Judaic Studies
With CTA Since 2008
Masters Degree in School Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University; Smicha
and Masters Degree in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College; Graduate
Certificate from YU Lead; Educators Certificate from Torah UMesorah; Graduate of
the Principals Training Institute of the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; currently
the Central East Coordinator for the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; former faculty
member of the Columbus Community Kollel; worked as school counselor in Baltimore, MD

Dror Karavani

Lower School Judaic Curriculum Coordinator

Teacher, Third Grade Judaic Studies
With CTA Since 2010
Master of Arts from Lander College (Israel); Bachelor of Arts from Herzog Institute;
attended a hesder yeshiva in the Tanks Division of the IDF; taught and worked as an
administrator in Jewish day school in Israel and in Charleston, SC

STAFF ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT

Norm Leist

Chief Financial Officer

With CTA since 2013
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Franklin University; accounting experience
since 1989 as a public accountant in private practice; over 9 years of serving as CFO
in private schools

Shari Herszage

Director of Admissions
Development & Marketing Coordinator
With CTA Since 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Ohio State University; 20 years experience working in the Columbus Jewish community - currently at the Columbus Community Kollel and previously at Jewish Federation of Columbus, OSU Hillel, JCC of
Columbus, Beth Jacob Congregation

STAFF ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT

Norma Whitmyre

Executive Secretary
With CTA Since 1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX; danced
professionally for 7 years in Houston, TX; spent 3 years as Administrative Secretary at
The University of Texas at Austin; Administrative Assistant at Columbus Museum of
Art; Executive Secretary at Directions for Youth

Lesa Caputo

Receptionist
With CTA Since 2006
Previous experience in the Trucking and Transportation Industry for 16 years for Consolidated Freightways, Yellow Freight System, Con-Way Central Express in several
different capacities; became stay at home mother; re-entered the workforce as a substitute secretary for Gahanna-Jefferson School District before working at CTA

Joel Greff

Director of Technical Services

With CTA Since 2015
Masters of Business Administration in Organizational Dynamics/Finance from Franklin University; Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science with a minor in Computer Information Science from The Ohio State University; over 30 years professional experience serving business and educational markets with technology, business and strategic
planning solutions

Chris Morford

Licensed School Nurse

With CTA Since 2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mount Carmel College of Nursing; OSU School
Nurse Licensure Program; 26 years practicing as a nurse in an acute care setting before working in school environment.

Michelle Stevenson

School Nurse
With CTA Since 2014
Bachelor of Science in Economics from Bowling Green State University; Associate
of Applied Science in Nursing from Columbus State Community College; 18 years
nursing experience

Angela Boldin

GENERAL STUDIES

Teachers Aide, Second Grade General Studies

First Year at CTA

Mary Lynn Buster

Teacher, Second Grade General Studies

With CTA 2005-2007 and Since 2010
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Miami University (Ohio); completed Masters level coursework at The Ohio State University, Ashland University &
Ohio Dominican University; experience teaching grades 2-6

Rachel Degeo

Teacher, Kindergarten General Studies

With CTA Since 2010
Bachelor of Science in elementary education and bible from Kentucky Christian University; twelve years as kindergarten teacher in Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina; fifth
grade missionary teacher in Haiti

Dr. Ana M. Echevarria-Morrales

Teacher, Upper School English, Social Studies and Spanish

With CTA Since 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from University of Puerto Rico; Master of
Arts in Comparative Literature from Cornell University; PhD in Comparative Literature from Cornell University; teaching experience at Cornell, University of California
at Irvine, Emory University, Salem State University and The Ohio State University

Steve Guinan

Teacher, Upper School English, Social Studies and Film Studies

With CTA Since 1997
Master of Fine Arts from Ohio State University; Bachelor of Arts from Miami University; he has published stories in numerous literary journals, most recently in The Wax
Paper; under Mr. Guinans direction, the CTA Film Studies program has won several
national and international film competitions; he also coaches CTAs baseball team

GENERAL STUDIES

Agi Hartstein

Teachers Aide, Kindergarten

First Year at CTA
Bachelors in Architecture from City College of New York; worked as Assistant Teacher at JCC of Greater Columbus Preschool in Nitzanim/Kindergarten Bound Class; CTA
8th grade alumnae; proud mother of 3 CTA students and active CTA volunteer

Charles Kramer

Teacher, Upper School Mathematics

With CTA Since 1994
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Master of Arts in Mathematics Education from
OSU; taught full range of secondary math classes in high schools; formerly taught
math at Columbus State Community College; participated in AP Calculus Workshops

Tamalynn Lerner

Teacher, STEM for grades 2-6; Social Studies and Science for 4th grade; ISACS
Teacher Representative
With CTA since 2005
Bachelors of Science with honors in Elementary Education from Penn State University; graduate studies in Organization, Planning, and Management of Education - University of Reading, England; elementary teacher at Helen Herr Elementary school, Las
Vegas, NV; Elementary teacher at Mansion Day School, Columbus, OH, developed
integrated STEM curriculum

Allison Mast

Teacher, Learning Center and Lower School Student Council Advisor

With CTA Since 2014
Bachelor of Arts from Capital University focusing on Early Childhood Education and
Intervention Specialist; previously taught in New South Wales, Australia, and The
Childhood League

Helen Miller

Teacher, Learning Center

With CTA Since 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY at Stony Brook; Ed.M. in Special Education from University of Illinois; recipient of 2005-2006 Jeff and Lori Lasday Jewish
Educator of the Year Award; recently trained and certified in Reading Recovery

GENERAL STUDIES

Carol Park

Teacher, Upper School Science and Mathematics

First Year at CTA
Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Kent State University; Master of Science in Animal
Science from The Ohio State University; PhD in Immunogenetics from The Ohio State
University. Over 23 years of teaching experience at Ohio Wesleyan University; Kenyon
College; Columbus School for Girls (US Science)

Timothy Pray

Teacher, Upper School History & Economics

With CTA Since 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Social Studies, Classics and Ancient History from the Ohio
State University; Master of Education in the Social Studies from the Ohio State University

Amy Rahav

Teacher, Third Grade General Studies

With CTA Since 2015
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education from Ohio University; Master of Education in
Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in language and literacy from Arizona
State University; teaching experience in Phoenix, AZ in elementary grades; teaching experience in Israel for non-English speaking students

Ariella Rosenbaum

Teacher, Upper School Science

First Year at CTA
Undergraduate from Stern College for Women with Majors in Physics and Tanach; research work in synthesizing and characterizing metal nanoparticles for use in hydrogen
storage; performed electro-optical experiments related to quantum computing; taught all
levels of Chemistry and Physics at Maayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls in Teaneck,
NJ for seven years

Sharon Schramm

Teacher, Upper School Mathematics

With CTA Since 2004
Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Bachelor of Arts from University of Michigan;
teaching credentials from Notre Dame College

GENERAL STUDIES

Dianne Schwendeman

Technology Integration Specialist

With CTA Since 2005
Master Degree in Education from Ohio Dominican University; Bachelor of Science in
Industrial Systems Engineering from OSU; 7th-12th grade Math Teaching Licensure
from Ohio Dominican University; worked as an engineer for GM and Scott Aviation;
taught computer aided drafting at Central Ohio Technical College; taught 7th grade
mathematics and computers at St. Mary Magdelene Elementary

Lisa Sharpe

Teacher, Fourth Grade Math and Language Arts and Fifth Grade General Studies Co-Teacher
First Year at CTA
Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University; post-graduate at The Ohio
State University; 24 years of experience in education from third grade through post-secondary;worked with Battelle to create Ohios STEM curriculum teachers; Legislative
Director for Ohio in Career Technical Education

Kim Stock

Upper School Academic Support Services Coordinator

With CTA Since 2005
Master in Education for teaching and learning; Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Deena Tanenbaum

Teacher, First Grade General Studies

With CTA Since 2005
Attended CTA from Kindergarten through 12th grade graduation; B.A. in Judaic Studies and Elementary Education from Anne M. Blitstein Teachers Institute of Hebrew
Theological College; Masters degree in Supervision and Administration in Education
from JELI (Jewish Educators Leadership Institute) at Loyola University of Chicago;
third grade general studies teacher at Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov of Chicago; supervising
teacher in the After School Recreation Program at the Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center in Chicago

GENERAL STUDIES

Lynn Vottero

Speech/Language Pathologist
With CTA Since 2011
Contracted from Northrup and Associates, Speech Pathology; Bachelors degree in
Speech and Hearing Therapy from the University of Toledo and a Masters degree in
Speech Pathology from the University of Tennessee; Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association; holds a license
in Speech Pathology from the Ohio Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology and an
educational license from the Ohio Department of Education; has worked as a Speech/
Language Pathologist for over 30 years

Melinda Wagner

Teacher, Fourth Grade General Studies

With CTA Since 2015
Bachelors of Science from The Ohio State University; post-baccalaureate from Otterbein University for Middle-Childhood Education; certified to teach science and social
studies for grades 4-9; associate member of AMLE (American Middle Level Educators); professional member of NSTA (National Science Teachers Association)

Kate Willis

Teacher, Sixth Grade General Studies

With CTA since 1998
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from The Ohio State University. Mrs.
Willis has twenty-nine years of teaching experience in grades 5-8.

JUDAIC STUDIES & HEBREW LANGUAGE

Ester Bar Asher

Teacher, Upper and Lower School Hebrew

First Year at CTA
Masters degree in social science from Hebrew University; educators certificate from
Efratah College in Jerusalem; worked as an educator in Givaat Washington High
School and in Ramot Yerushalayim; a Morah Shaliachah - an ambassador of the
Jewish Agency; served in the national service as a project coordinator in the Coalition
for Missing Israeli Soldiers

JUDAIC STUDIES & HEBREW LANGUAGE

Mordechai Bar Asher

Teacher, Upper and Lower School Hebrew

First Year at CTA
Masters degree in Education from Givaat Washington College in Israel; worked as
an educator in Masuat Neriah School in Modiin for 14 years; a More Shaliach an ambassador of the Jewish Agency; served in the IDF for three years as a fighter in
Sayeret Egoz; learned in Mechina Beit Yatir and in Ely Yeshivah

Jamie Bindell

Teacher, Kindergarten Judaic Studies

With CTA since 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Stern College for Women; formerly worked as preschool
teacher at the JCC College Avenue in the Nevatim Room; high school graduate of Columbus Torah Academy

Eva Lugasi Chaykin

Teacher Aide, Second Grade

With CTA Since 2010
Undergraduate coursework at Columbus Community College; Hondros College for
Real Estate; Tal Am Training; Certified by Ohio Department of Education; Captain in
Israeli Army; Personal Affairs Officer and Officer of Adivtant Corps for reserve duty

Shira Claman

Teacher, Upper School Judaic Studies

With CTA for Four Years
Studied for two years at Michlala Jerusalem, Israel; Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies
from Stern College for Women; Masters Degree in Jewish Education from Azrieli
Graduate School for Jewish Education and Administration; previously taught at SAR
Academy in Riverdale, NY

JUDAIC STUDIES & HEBREW LANGUAGE

Betty Goldish

Teacher, Upper and Lower School Hebrew Language

With CTA Since 2015
Degree in Jewish Studies from Nativ Bina; coursework at Pima College and Columbus
State Community College; teaching experience at community schools and Jewish day
schools in Tucson, AZ and Columbus, OH; served in IDF as a tank instructor during
the second Lebanon War

Irit Karavani

Teacher, First Grade Hebrew & Judaic Studies

With CTA Since 2010
Graduate with Paramedic degree from Magen David Adom; Bachelor degree in education from Orot Israel College; Network Communication Engineer from Michlelet
Haminhal in Israel

Elana Katz

Teacher, 5th & 6th Grade Judaic Studies

With CTA Since 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies from Stern College for Women; Masters Degree
in Jewish Education from Azrieli Graduate School for Jewish Education and Administration; Ivryion Hebrew Immersion Program from NY; previously taught Tanach at
Ramaz School in NYC and Yeshivat Noam in Paramus, NJ; creator and developer of
Naaseh chumash curriculum, 2013; currently teachers a daily distance learning class at
Hillel Academy, Dayton, OH; professional development speaker for Chumash teachers at Fuchs Mizrachi in Cleveland, OH and the Association of Talmud Torah Schools
of Chicago, IL (2013-2014); Director of Chabad Hebrew School, New Albany, OH
(2014-2015); Chumash teachers training at Moriah School in Englewood, NJ

Rabbi Dovid Kimche

Teacher, Upper School Judaic Studeis

With CTA Since 2015
Post high school yeshiva study at Yeshivat Keren BYavne; Bachelor of Talmudic Law
from Ner Israel Yeshiva; Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University; holds
Rabbinic Ordination (semicha); involved in information Jewish education for many
years; currently employed as NCSY city wide director

JUDAIC STUDIES & HEBREW LANGUAGE

Yona Kimche

Teacher, Upper School Judaic Studies

With CTA Since 2015
First Year at CTA
Post high school seminary study at Michlala in Jerusalem, Israel; Bachelor of Science
in Chemistry and Education; teaching experience in post high school seminary and
Israeli high school; experience with youth in summer camps in England and Israel;
educator on Forum for Jewish Leadership (UK program in Washington DC)

Naomi Litchman

Teachers Aide, Kindergarten

With CTA Since 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies and Secondary English Education from Brooklyn
College of City College of New York

Malka Makias

Teacher, Upper and Lower School Hebrew and Teachers Aide, Lower School
Judaic Studies
With CTA Since 2008
Undergraduate course work at Haifa University and served in the IDF; trained and
worked as a Draftsperson/Graphic Artist for a large firm in Israel; previously worked
as Administrative Assistant

Chaya Morris

Teacher, Upper School Judaic Studies

With CTA Since 2008
Undergraduate, graduate and post graduate professional training and teaching certification from Breuers College and Beth Jacob Jerusalem Teachers Seminary; Bachelor
of Arts from Excelsior College; Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University

Shira Neuman

Teacher, 3rd and 4th Grade Judaic Studies

First Year at CTA
Bachelor degree in Psychology from Stern College for Women; Master degree in Jewish Education from the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration; worked most recently at the Orthodox Union - Jewish Learning Initiative on
Campus (JLIC) at the University of Maryland Hillel (2013-2016); NCSY Citywide
Director in New Jersey (2011-2013); Dramatics Director at Camp Shalom (2010-2012)

JUDAIC STUDIES & HEBREW LANGUAGE

Rabbi Jon Savage

Teacher, Upper School Judaic Studies

With CTA since 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Science from Touro College; Semicha from Lander College, Beit
Medrash LTalmud; Rabbinical Intern at Beth Jacob Congregation

Leah Savage

Teacher, Lower School Judaic Studies and Boarding Coordinator\

With CTA Since 2014
Graduated from Lander College for Women where she studied sociology; graduate
of Fuchs Mizrachi School in Cleveland; attended Midreshet Tehillah in Jerusalem;
previously worked as NCSY Chapter Director in Boston, as Outreach Coordinator for
Shalom Task Force in NY; currently the Program Director at Camp Seneca Lake

Diana Jo DAngelo-Wolff

Hebrew Teacher, Upper School, Lower School

Yarok Together Site Director
With CTA Since 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Hebrew Language from The Ohio State University; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Master of Arts in Jewish Communal Service and Education - The
Hornstein Program, Brandeis University; Professional development -Teacher Educator Training at the Mandel Institute; Tal Am Teacher Training Institute; Seminar on
Teaching the Modern State of Israel, Center for Israel Education, Emory University;
Growing up Wild - Exploring Nature with Young Children, Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Jewish Outdoor, Food, Farming & Environmental Education (Presenter,JOFFEE Network Retreat 2016); Project Green Teacher, The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Extension. Previous
education positions include early elementary Hebrew / Judaics teacher the Columbus
Jewish Day School; Director of Education at Congregation Agudas Achim and Congregation Tifereth Israel; previous professional experience in Jewish Communal Service include JCCs of Columbus, Boston, New Orleans and Chicago; and, The Jewish
Agency of Israel.

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Tzivi Zuckerman

Teacher, Upper School Judaic Studies

First Year at CTA
Post High School study at Michlalah in Jerusalem, Israel; Bachelor of Arts in History
from Touro College; Master of Arts in Jewish History from Touro College; taught
World History, Tanach and Jewish History at SKA/HALB High School for Girls in
New York; Faculty Advisor to Model Congress team; taught Jewish History and Jewish Thought at Michlalah Jerusalem College for Women; taught World History and
Jewish History at Bais Yaakov of Baltimore High School

SPECIALTIES

Matthew Bailey

Teacher, Physical Education and Athletic Director

With CTA since 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Physical/Health Education from Capital University; summer camp
counselor for the City of Gahanna; for 8 years, he has accepted the Ohio Gold Award
for Quality Physical Education Program from the State of Ohio on behalf of CTA;
baseball coach for 8 years at CTA; assistant coach for the Ohio Stingrays, an elite travel softball organization; tournament director and public relations head for the Central
Ohio Athletic League (COAL)

Cheri Friedman

Teacher, Music
With CTA Since 1995
Bachelors degree from the Ohio State University in communications and music; music teacher and Senior Music director at Syracuse Jewish Day School for 3 years;
taught private piano lessons for 11 years; chaired CTA Scholarship Dinner for 3 years

SPECIALTIES

Cheryl Miller

Library Coordinator
With CTA since 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Education from Brooklyn College of the City of New York; Literacy Collaborative, Literacy Coordinator Training from Ohio State University; Graduate
Studies at Brooklyn College and OSU; more than thirty years as a K-8 elementary
school teacher in New York City public schools and Columbus Public Schools; 11
years as Literacy Coordinator and Teacher Coach for Columbus Public (Olde Orchard
Elementary); 11 years as Test Coordinator (Olde Orchard Elementary)

Amy Neiwirth

Teacher, Upper School and Lower School Visual Arts

With CTA Since 2006
MA in Art Education from The Ohio State University; BFA, Magna Cum Laude with
Distinction from The Ohio State University; over fifteen years of experience in both
formal & informal Jewish education; currently active in the local Columbus arts community as a visual artist, jewelry designer and gallery curator

HOT LUNCH AND MAINTENANCE

Karan Tanenbaum

Food Service Director

With CTA Since 1987
Graduate of CTA 8th grade class of 1967; Bachelors Degree in Biology from Stern
College for Women of Yeshiva University; Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from Ohio
State University. Married with three daughters - all CTA graduates and two grandsons
and one granddaughter. Both grandsons are third generation CTA students.

Angela Carse

Food Service
With CTA Since 2013
Crafts

HOT LUNCH AND MAINTENANCE

Gayle Downey

Food Service
With CTA Since 2008
Formerly worked as legal assistant for 38 years

Sandi J. Turner

Food Service
With CTA Since 2013
Graduate of Defense Security Services Academy; worked as Adjudication Specialist
for U.S. Department of Defense

Eugene Simakovsky

Maintenance
With CTA Since 1992
Prior to coming to the United States, worked as General Fishing Production Manager
in Estonia

Jennifer Johnson
Custodian
With CTA Since 2016

Our Faculty and Staff can be reached at school at the main line at 864-0299 or via email using the following
formula: first initial last name @torahacademy.org Many Faculty have blogs about their classes that can be
accesses through the Faculty and Staff page at www.torahacademy.org

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Furnishing the Future

3980 Premier Drive, Suite 310

High Point, NC 27265 USA

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336.819.7200

www.homemeridian.com

Salutes
Columbus
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Mazel Tov to CTAs High School

For providing 25 years of quality
Jewish education in Columbus
and
Our heartfelt appreciation to
Irving Baker for his lifelong
support to CTA.
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In memory of Irving Baker

For his dedication and
commitment to CTA and
Jewish education
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In tribute to Irving Baker.

In celebration of the CTA
High School with wishes of
many more years of success.

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We are very grateful for Irving Baker's

contribution to the high school
education of our four children and
to the education of the children of
the Columbus community and the
surrounding Jewish communities. May
it continue Bezrat Hashem!
Charles Libicki and Penny Wenger

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Congratulations to
Columbus Torah Academy
We wish you much success!
Tracy & Benton Kraner

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Carlo Bargagli
Ideaitalia Contemporary Furniture
is pleased to contribute
to the children of
Columbus Torah Academy

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In honor of our daughter, Yaffa, who

has devoted her life to helping all
children when they need her the most.
And in appreciation to Columbus Torah
Academy, which is dedicated to helping
our children to love becoming proud
and productive Jewish boys and girls.
We wish our grandchildren, Boaz
and Rena, a great school year.
May you have continued success
and go from strength to strength,
Helen and Paul Gewirtz
Beachwood, Ohio

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May his memory be a blessing to all of us.

Lawrence and Kim Binsky
Daryl and Beth Binsky
and Families

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In gratitude to Irving Baker for

his insight and support of the only
Jewish high school in Columbus
and
In memory of our loved ones
for their commitment to
perpetuating Jewish values.
Ellen Siegel Pollack
and
Marcia and Bob Hershfield

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Congratulations to CTA on
the 25th anniversary of the
High School and in commendation
of Irving Baker for the vision and
generosity that made it possible.
Frank and Linda Kass

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Congratulations to CTA
and
Thanks to Irving Baker for his
dedication to the high school.
The Michael and Denise
Glimcher Family Foundation

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Our heartfelt Mazel Tov to CTA for

establishing and fostering an
outstanding Jewish high school
in central Ohio
and
In appreciation to Irving Baker for
making it possible
Steven and Rhonda Schottenstein

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To Irvings Family,
We remember our good
friend and longtime CTA Board
member and Jewish communitarian.
His memory shall be an inspiration to us all.
The Ruben Family and Plaza Properties

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In honor of the staff of CTA

who work so hard to help
our children succeed in
Torah and in life.
Kori Lessing

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We would like to congratulate all of

tonights honorees and thank them for their
support of Columbus Torah Academy.
Ron and Terri Greenbaum
and The Basement Doctor family

Award Winning Products & Services

Since 1987!

1-877-DRY-TIME
www.MyBasementDoctor.com
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Congratulations and Best Wishes

to Columbus Torah Academy
for Continued Success
Mark and Marcy Ungar

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Congratulations to CTA and

To All of Tonight's Honorees
Susan and Steve Rubin
Jane and Steve Rabe
Lauren and Jared Rubin

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In tribute to Irv Baker

Gizelle and Ron Russ
The Russ Group
Cincinnati, Ohio

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Elements International
salutes Columbus Torah Academy
on the celebration
of its annual Gala

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In Celebration of
Columbus Torah Academy

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In memory of Irving Baker Z"L. An

extraordinary lay leader who dedicated his
life to advancing the cause of Torah in
Columbus through his generosity and vision.
Our High School is a shining tribute to his legacy.
Wishing his wife Marcia yb"l good
health and much blessing.
And in honor of Rabbi Drandoff and the
extraordinary staff of Columbus Torah Academy.
Thank you for helping our most important
communal institution thrive!
Avi & Miriam Goldstein
Elana, Rachel, Aryeh, Yaakov and Zev

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We are so grateful to the

amazing staff at CTA for
providing excellent academic
and spiritual guidance to
each of our children.
The Samuelson Family

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Thank you to Irving Baker z''l for your

vision, dedication and friendship to CTA.
You are and will forever be missed.
The Blumenfeld Family

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In memory of Irving A. Baker

and
Mazel Tov to CTA on
the High Schools
25th Anniversary
Blanche and Teme Young

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To all our grandchildren,

we give a Bracha of
Good Health and Success
Saba and Teta Bindell

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In memory of
Irving Baker
Monica and Joe Calabrese

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We will always remember

Irving Baker as the Father of
the Columbus Torah Academy High
School. The entire Columbus Jewish
community including our five children
greatly benefitted from his vision,
leadership and generous support.
Philip and Julie Weinerman

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In appreciation to Irv Baker and

Thank you to CTA for such a
great education.
Rivi, Abby, and Joey Schwarz

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In appreciation to Irv Baker and

Thank you to the teachers
and staff at CTA.
Henry and Candis Schwarz

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CTA always held a special place

in your heart and you will always
hold a special place in ours.
Thank you for being such a wonderful
friend, mentor and role model for us.
We miss you and think of you often.
Dan and Leslie Chase

Dr. Daniel W. Chase

4850 East Main Street
Columbus, Ohio 43123
(614) 759-7725
2405 North Columbus Street Suite 230
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
(740) 681-8300 (888) 681-8301

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Congratulations CTA on the 25th anniversary of

the high school. We are thankful to Irv Baker (zl)
for his work in establishing the high school and
extremely grateful for the education and experience
we received at CTA. We can't wait to see what will
happen in the next 25 years!
David (class of '97) and Daniella Weinerman
Rachel Weinerman (class of '98) and Ben Spinner
Rebecca (class of '00) and Raanan Lefkovitz
Sarah (class of '02) and Noah Cheses
Debbie (class of '04) and Josh Grashin

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Dear Yoni,
We are so proud of you and love you very
much!! We miss you and Sam and we treasure
the time we spend with you.
We can't wait to hear you sing in the choir this
year. We hope you had a lot of fun doing it.
Love, Savta and Buba Bram

Dear Ariella,
We miss you in New Jersey but we know you
are doing great work teaching science in CTA.
We love you and are so proud of you.
Love, Mom and Dad

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Thank You CTA.

The Rosenstein Family

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It is with much gratitude and fond memories of

Irving Baker Z"L that we honor his tremendous
work on behalf of the Torah Academy and
particularly it's esteemed high school. Best
wishes and continued good health to my dear
friend Marcia Baker.
I extend my sincerest Hatzlacha Rabah to
Rabbi Avrohom Drandoff as our new Head of
School and wish him much success in guiding
our beloved Columbus Torah Academy.
Mazel Tov!
Ruth Stavsky

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With great appreciation for

the fabulous faculty at CTA.
Mazal Tov on 25 years of
a wonderful high school!
May Irv's vision continue to
strengthen our community for
many years to come.
Marcia, we cherish our
friendship and wish you many
years of health and success.
Rabbi David and
Shira Claman and Family

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In honor of Mr Irving Baker

whose vision and foresight helped
to found and grow the Columbus
Torah Academy High School.
He is truly missed by all.
Shayna Cohen Pinsker; Class of 2006
Joshua Saul Cohen; Class of 2010
Molly Rose Cohen; Class of 2017
Mia Yael Cohen; Class of 2023
Rick and Sherri Cohen

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In memory of father and son, Rabbi

Julius Baker and Irving Baker
Our community and Israel are
enriched enormously by their vision.
Kay and Schwartz Families

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May the passion, generosity, and

love for CTA that Irv Baker gave
be an inspiration to us all.
May CTA continue to grow,
thrive and inspire Jewish
students for years to come!
With gratitude,
Al and Shelly Dembe & Family
Rabbi Jon and Leah Savage
Daniel and Valery Lebowitz
Hana and Arielle Dembe

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In memory of Irv Baker and his commitment to

Jewish community and Columbus Torah Academy.
His passion and leadership will forever be remembered.
Thank You.
Much Love,
Roni Leeman

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In honor and memory of our dear

friend and mentor Irving Baker.
With deepest appreciation and gratitude
for his lasting contributions to the
Columbus Jewish community, the State of
Israel and Columbus Torah Academy.
David and Miriam Portman
and CTA High School Graduates
Jacob, Aaron, Noah and Rebecca

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Congratulations to
Columbus Torah Academy

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In tribute to Irv Baker, z"l

for his many good works on
behalf of CTA and Columbus
David and Eda Schottenstein
& Family

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Meet the Columbus

Torah Academy
Classes of 2017 and 2021
At CTA, our students are supported
and encouraged to explore who
they are and what they value. They
understand that achieving a goal
requires perseverance.

- Eliza Delman,
Upper School Principal/School Counselor

TWELFTH GRADE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2017

JULIE BETH CHASE

Daughter of Dr. Dan and Dr. Leslie Chase

MOLLY ROSE COHEN

Daughter of Rick and Sherri Cohen

SHAYNA CAITLIN HERSZAGE

Daughter of Dotan and Shari Herszage

SIVAN MICHAL IMPORT

Daughter of Steven and Smadar Import

DASHA STEPHANIE
KUPERBERG
Daughter of Mikhail Kuperberg and
Angelina Radziyevskaya

ROSE CHARLOTTE KALEF

Daughter of Jeremy and Liz Kalef

LIBBY ROSE KLYNN

Daughter of Josh and Hillari Klynn

TWELFTH GRADE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2017

YAAKOV METZ
Son of Dr. Benjamin and Rachel Metz

BRITAIN PILOTT
Daughter of Jennifer Pilott

SHAHAR RAZKER
Daughter of Yosef and
Ilanit Razker

GABRIELA ISABELLA
SCHOTTENSTEIN
Daughter of David and
Joni Schottenstein

IONATAN WOLFSON
Son of Chaim and Silvia Wolfson

NOAH ZIV
Son of Egal Ziv and Donna Ziv

EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2017

NOA MAZAL BAR ASHER

Daughter of Mordechai and Ester Bar Asher

SARA BENMOSHE
Daughter of Rabbi Avi and Perle Benmoshe

ELI BERNZWEIG
Son of David and Esther Bernzweig

HANNAH GARVIN
Daughter of Dr. Robin and Larry Garvin

JULIA CIEPLINSKI
Daughter of Dina Vinar and Eli Cieplinski

TALIA DELMAN
Daughter of Todd and Eliza Delman

NOAM HAZUT
Son of Shlomi and Inbal Hazut

SAHAR IMPORT
Daughter of Steven and
Smadar Import

MOSHE METZ
Son of Dr. Benjamin and
Rachel Metz

CHELLY MORRIS
Daughter of Rabbi Henoch and
Chaya Morris

SAUL MYERS
Son of Dr. Naomi Myers and the
late David Myers zl

DOV MYERS
Son of Dr. Naomi Myers and the
late David Myers zl

BROOKE SAMUELSON
Daughter of Scott and Pamela
Samuelson

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In appreciation to CTA for providing

us a firm foundation in Jewish and
General Studies education.
Steve and Jennifer Siegel
Vickie Siegel and Tom Hymanson
Jeremy Hershfield and Rachel Kurlantzick
Jessica Hershfield Malamuth and Eldad Malamuth

Thank you to Irving Baker

for his lifelong support of CTA
and
Congratulations to CTA High School
Norman and Carol Traeger

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We are so proud of all

your hard work at
school.
May you continue to
thrive at CTA.
Mommy and Daddy

Thank you to all of the fabulous

teachers who have taught our children.
We are truly grateful for everything
you do for each individual child.
Know you are appreciated.
Avi and Jamie Bindell
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In honor of our children

Jared Stavsky, 12th grade graduate 2012
Jonah Stavsky, 12th grade graduate 2014
Tamar Stavsky, student in 11th grade
Lisa & Seth Stavsky

Congratulations and Mazel Tov on the

25th year of the CTA High School. May
it continue for many more years to come.
Phyllis and Bill Hartstein

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In honor of our children,

grandchildren and many dear
friends within the Columbus community.
From Lani and Allan Weitz

In appreciation for Irv Baker

Carol and Larry Blazar

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Yishar Koach to CTA

On 25 Years of the
High School!
Keep up the sacred work!
Rabbi Michael and Michele Ungar
And Family

As proud alumni (and now ver y proud

grandparents) of CTA,
we pay tribute to the memor y of
Mr. Ir ving Baker AH.
An inspiring leader and builder of Torah,
and a wonderful mentch.
Rabbi and Mrs. Jonathan Ar yeh Seidemann

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Hats off to the CTA faculty and

staff, we marvel at the stimulating
and joyous environment that you create
for our grand daughters Elianna and Aliza.
We deeply appreciate it.
Boruch and Malka Sara Levine

IN HONOR OF THE STUDENTS OF CTA

May your priceless smiles
Sweet voices
Clever minds
Many mitzvot
And unsinkable hopes
Pave all roads to the future.
Keep singing, Yoni!
Love,
Savti & Papi Rosenbaum

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With much love to the Alt Family,

Shira, Michoel, Elianna, Aliza, Tehilla, and Leora.
From Aunt Nancy and Uncle Dennis Liefer
Farmington Hills, MI

With love to my adorable

Great granddaughters
Elianna and Aliza Alt
GG

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In Loving Memory of Our Dear Brother, Irving Baker,

A Man Who Lived to Give
Irving, my brother, you routinely made the impossible possible.
You made outstanding Jewish Education a
dream come true, for so many.
Through CTA, you changed the destiny of this
great community and beyond, forever.
Irving, we miss you so.
Your legacy lives on in our hearts.
Your sister,
Haya

Congratulations CTA on
another strong year!
Thank you for giving our
children such excellent education
and developing great midot.
The Ilin Family
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In honor of my children and grandchildren,

Devorah, Justin, Lilly, Noa & Gabriel Weprin
With love from Basya Lokey

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In appreciation to Irv Baker and Mazel Tov

to Columbus Torah Academy on its success.

In memory of Irving Baker

by Shifra and Rephael Wenger

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Mazel Tov to CTA High

School on their 25th year.
From Gan Ephraim

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Mazal Tov to the CTA High School

on its milestone of 25 years
and
In tribute to Mr. Irving Baker, zl,
for his dedicated devotion to CTA.
His presence is greatly missed.
May his neshamah have an aliyah.
Michael Berenstein and Family

Mazal Tov
to our grandson and nephew
Aaron Moshe Epstein
as he begins kindergarten
at CTA
Sandra, Ira, and Yosef Robinson
Montreal, Canada
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Mazel Tov on 25 years!

The Leeman Family
Milt, Marcy, Shelley and Hannah

In memory of
Joan Friedman Rosenblum
Gerald M. Friedman
Sarah and Sam J. Schlonsky

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Eva and Seth Hellman

We are so proud of you
Love,
Grandparents
Martin and Sherry Hellman

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In Memory of Dr. Joe Schlonsky

Love,
Michael, Ginny, Sari, Tyler & Jake

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Twinkle, twinkle rising stars Tovah, Avital and Eliana

soaring ever upward, yet grounded by learning and
nurturing values at CTA. And, our littlest star, Nili, who will
be so happy when she joins her big sisters at CTA.
We love you all and are so proud of you.
Love,
Omi and Grandpa

In honor of our dear children

Rabbi Yitzhak and Tzivi Zuckerman
and in honor of our dear grandchildren
Mordechai, Batya, Tzvi and Leah
Love,
Babi and Zaidy Kobre

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Irving Baker's vision, foresight, and commitment to Torah education

has helped spawn a generation of devoted, knowledgeable, and
observant Jewish youth in the Columbus community.
May his memory serve as an inspiration to all.

Rabbi Henoch and Dr. Rochel L. Millen

In tribute to Irv Baker

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In memory of dear family friends

Dr. Irving Fried ah
Mr. Irving Baker ah
And in honor of the faculty and leadership of
CTA and their untiring devotion to ensuring a
sound Torah and secular education for the community.
Renee & Josh Seidemann

In Honor of our Metz Grandsons:

Yaakov, Shmuel, Moshe, Aviel and Yona
Were so proud of you and wish you
a successful school year.
Love,
Bubbe and Papa Snyder
Mazel Tov to Yaakov on his impending graduation
and to Moshe as he gets ready for high school!

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In honor of Cece and Mia Mastracci.

We are very proud of you!
Love,
Mama and Papa Mastracci

Mazel Tov
to our friends at CTA
Heidi & AJ Solomon & Family

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In tribute to Irving A. Baker, zl

A staunch supporter of
Jewish day school education
in the Columbus community.
May his memory always
be for a blessing.
The Schmelzer Family

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Thank you Mr Irving Baker z"l for your visionary

leadership and laying the foundation for the future.
We're proud of CTA and the fantastic education it's providing
for our girls: Tovah, Avital and Eliana (and soon Nili).
Thank you and Mazel tov!
Rabbi Ben and Rachel Berger

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In honor of our grandchildren

Maya and Noa Berger

Rabbi Kenneth and Cheryl Berger

In appreciation to Irv Baker and a

Mazel Tov to the CTA High School
Michael and Patricia Schiff
Sophie, Juliette, Stefan and Adrian

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Mazal tov!
With thanks to 2nd and 4th grade
teachers, and all of the CTA staff.
Ari, Naomi, Maya, Noa, and Nadav Berger

In memory of Mr. Irving Baker without

whom the Columbus Torah Academy
High School would not be a reality.
Dr. Judith Groner & Mr. Daniel Meyers

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Thank you to all of the wonderful teachers who

have taught our children over the last two years with
great warmth and professionalism. Thank you to the
superb administration whose dedication and support have
made the transition to CTA such a positive experience.
Yitzhak and Tzivi Zuckerman

Thank you to Irv for your tireless efforts in building

CTA. May your neshama have an Aliyah.
Thanks you, too, to our teachers and staff for all your hard work.
Stacy, Gary, Yaki & Yonah

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In honor of Ari Berger, Naomi

Brenner, Maya, Noa and Nadav
Dean Brenner

In loving memory of beloved parents,

Dr. Rocco and Evelyn Price DAngelo
Walter and Vittoria Fubini Wolff
And brother Jay William Wolff
-Joel Gabriel Wolff and Diana Jo DAngelo-Wolff

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Congratulations to CTA and all of tonight's honorees!

We would like to thank all of the past and present teachers
and staff who played such an important role in our
upbringing. We sincerely appreciate all of the time and
effort you dedicate to future generations of the Columbus
Jewish Community!
Leo and Lena Gorelik
Class of 2002

Thank you, Lorn, for your

service to the community!
www.lornspolterphotography.com

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Columbus Torah Academy

2016-2017

Meet Our Students

Arye Schulman

Chana
Greenfeld

Aliza Alt

Leeora
Vernikoff

Tuvy Cooper

Maccabee
Weisbuch

Tzvi
Zuckerman

Esther Stanich

Chaim Gisser

Avi Zofan

Beeri Speckman

Elianna Frank

Noa Weprin

Gevah
Schwartz

Aaron Epstein

Tzipora Weitz

Asher Reitman Sydney Schechter

Yaakov Claman

Aron
Weinschneider

Ava Katz

Jonah Buren

Sapira
Vernikoff

Roger Hent

Evan Binsky

Kindergarten
2016-2017

Eliana Berger

Talia Hoffman

Chanale Andrusier

Rachel Goldstein

Eliana Lefkovitz

Tahlya Chaykin

Lillian Weprin

Orah Kohn

Eden Chaykin

Gefen Weisband

Sapir Import

Asher Bernzweig

First Grade
2016-2017

Jacob Schuman

Bella Cieplinski

Gavriel Slabodnick

Mendel Deitsch

Rena Harow

Elana
Goldstein

Alia
Newman

Talia Gisser

Mia
Mastracci

Maor Razker

Asenat
Bar Asher

Elianna Alt

Gabriel
Almasanu

Yonatan
Rosenbaum

Seth
Hellman

Avital Berger

Eithan
Schulman

Gabriela Ilin

Noa Berger

Talia Sherk

Avigayil
Kira

Moshe Katz

Benjamin
Sherk

Ilana Binsky

Layla Bindell

Weinschneider

Aliza

Areyeh
Kopp

Noah
Blumberg

Second Grade
2016-2017

Nechama
Weitz

Noam Levy

David Buren

Batya
Zuckerman

Raz Levy

Samuel
Frank

Akiva Chaykin

Esther Kohn

Yonatan Bindell

Jakob Klynn

Adrian Schiff

Yonah
Liebesman

Yitzy Cooper

Rena Steinberg

Yona Metz

Shulamis
Drandoff

Talya Weisband

Miriam Myers

Ezra Fair

Third Grade
2016-2017

Tamar Preisler

Eva Hellman

Rachaylie
Samuelson

Miriam
Kaltmann

Sarah Kira

Samuel Garvin

Chayim Deitsch

Gabriel Katz

Tzvi
Ben Moshe

Maxwell
Almasanu

Rebekkah
Cieplinski

Avraham
Import

Sarah Clubok

Mordechai
Zuckerman

Miles Hoffman

Yosef Weitz

Yonatan Hazut

Brooklyn
Binsky

Aryeh
Weinschneider

Ayala Hazan

Samuel
Bernzweig

Michael Shamis

Boaz Harow

Tovah Berger

Isaac Myers

Joshua Greff

Maya Berger

Fourth Grade
2016-2017

Lila Gisser

Emilia Wolff

Arianna Eskin

Tomer Razker

Roni Delman

Rachel Bornstein

Rut Bar Asher

Basya Andrusier

Esthy Wolfson

Areah Goldstein

Tzvi Chaykin

Fifth Grade
2016-2017

Bina Newman

Lielle Chaykin

Ariel Ilin

Philip Garvin

Kira Lessnick

Dovid Deitsch

Penina Weitz

Eliezer Kohn

Mia Cohen

Talia Sukienik

MoJo Katz

Anna Bornstein

Avigdor
Steinberg

Ruth Blumberg

Molly Binsky

Sixth Grade
2016-2017

Aviel Metz

Tema Drandoff

Yaakov
Liebesman

Rebekah Klynn

Aidan Samuelson

Leora Hazan

Yaakov Weitz

Yaakov Newman

Akiva Gisser

Eli Steinberg

Cecelia Mastracci

Brandon Fretas

Sarah Shindel

Tovah Blumenfeld

Saul Blumberg

Seventh Grade
2016-2017

Mina Schulman

Dvora Katz

Noam Hazut

Noa-Mazal
Bar Asher

Sahar Import

Sara Ben Moshe

Moshe Metz

Brooke
Samuelson

Hannah Garvin

Saul Myers

Talia Delman

Dov Myers

Julia Cieplinski

Rachel Morris

Eli Bernzweig

Eighth Grade
2016-2017

Ben-Zion Gisser

David Bar Asher

Ruchama Haim

Julian Amedmariam

Daniel Hazut

Jane Shevkin

Madeleine Fair

Drew Samuelson

Shylee Delman

Gillian Herszage

David Benzaquen

Ninth Grade
2016-2017

Ariel Eskin

Gali Makias

Sigal Import

Avigayil Rosenberg

Addison Horwitz

Shmuel Metz

Chana Orli Hartstein

Tenth Grade
2016-2017

Hanna Wolfson

Neil Kalef

Mira Cassell

Benjamin Makias

Harry Bernzweig

Danielle Lane

Tamar Stavsky

Yonatan Chriqui

Solomon Weller

Avior Hazan

Eleventh Grade
2016-2017

Rachel Wolf

Hadar Karavani

Dasha Kuperberg

Julie Chase

Yaakov Metz

Molly Cohen

Britain Pilott

Gabriela
Schottenstein

Sivan Import

Shahar Razker

Shayna Herszage

Twelfth Grade
2016-2017

Ionatan Wolfson

Rosie Kalef

Noah Ziv

Libby Klynn

To the Head of School

at CTA, We are
so proud of you!
Love,
Mom and Dad

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Mazel Tov on 25 years

of CTA High School!
In honor of the hard working staff
and teachers at CTA who are teaching
a second generation of our family.
In tribute to Irving Baker who we
will always remember with gratitude
his support of the Rabbi Julius Baker
Torah Scholarship and the start of
the CTA High School.
Shaul & Sara Libby Epstein and family

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Congratulations to
CTA High School for
25 years of outstanding
achievement for the
Jewish community.
Well Done!!!

Thank you to my
co-teachers Rachel,
Naomi, and Agi. I am so
lucky to get to work with
such talented and caring
educators everyday.

Mr. & Mrs. Max Salminis,

Grandparents of Saul, Ruth
and Noah Blumberg

Jamie Bindell

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In loving memory of
Irving and Brian Flox,
Husband and Son
Barbara Flox

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Thank you CTA

Sukienik Family

It is an honor and
pleasure to support
a fine institution.
Linda E. Miller

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In appreciation for
everything done
by Irv Baker
for CTA and for
our community.
Jim Winnegrad and
Janice Manheim

So proud of our
CTA girls: Tovah,
Avital, Eliana and
Nili, Kindergarten
class of 2018.
Love Nanny and Papa

In Memory of Irv Baker

In Honor of
Anne and Marvin Bonowitz
By The Sppencer Group~
Susan, Sppencer, and
Austin

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Mazel Tov to our darling Julie

and your class of 2017!!
Julie, we are so proud of you as you continue
to pursue your dreams and endeavors.
We have enjoyed watching you grow and
become the lovely young lady you are today.
We send all our love. Keep reaching for the
stars.

To our great Binsky grandkids,

May all your days to come at
CTA be happy, successful
and a cherished experience.
Love,
Grandma and Poppy Weisman

Much love,
Nanny and Zaidy
Aunt Cathy ,Uncle David, Sarah , Emma
and Sofia

Thank you to Mrs. Tanenbaum

for all of her hard work
creating delicious meals for
our students, teachers, staff
and visitors while meeting
numerous government
requirements and watching
out for food allergies.

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To Rabbi & Mrs. Avrohom

Drandoff and Rabbi and
Mrs. Zecharia Weitz
and their families:

Rabbi Drandoff, our dear

son-in-law,
Your devotion to your
community is admirable.

Wishing you and your families

continued Hatzlacha and
Nachas ad Meah V'Esrim!
Thinking of you all from NY!

Wishing you continued

success in all your endeavors.

Rabbi and Mrs. Jesse and

Chanie Boiangiu and Family!

Ann & Fred Abraham

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We thank you,
dedicated faculty
and staff of Columbus
Torah Academy, for a
wonderful year of learning!

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Ken and Laura Clubok

A tribute to Irv Baker,

a strong supporter of
Torah Academy.
Hope Katz

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In memory of
Irv Baker
Mazal tov on 25
years of the CTA
High School

Compliments
of Cahill
Construction

Rabbi William and

Judy Goldberg
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From the Levy Family

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Honoring the memory of

Mr. Irving Baker
In loving memory of
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Greenfeld
Israel Greenfeld

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Mazel Tov, Molly and Isaac!

A superlative job!

In honor of Rachel Berger

Lynn and Alex Kaye

Love,
Bubbe

Welcome to Debra Kira,

lower school principal

In honor of our daughter

Emilia Vittoria Fubini Wolff
as she enters her first year
at Columbus Torah Academy

Joel Wolff and

Diana Jo DAngelo-Wolff

Joel Wolff and Diana Jo

DAngelo-Wolff

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Thanks to CTA and

Irv Baker, A"S, for providing
46 (so far) continuous years
of excellent education
for our children and
grandchildren.

In appreciation of the fifth grade faculty:

Mordechai Bar Asher
Lisa Sharpe
Elana Katz
Kate Willis
Malca Makias
Amy Neiwirth
Matt Bailey
Tamalynn Lerner
Joel Wolff and Diana Jo DAngelo-Wolff

Barbara and Marvin Vinar

Wishing you
continued success.
Laurie and Phil
Goldmeier

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In memory of Irving Baker,

a true mensch.

In honor of our grandchildren,

Hannah, Zoe and Tovah
Ted and Millie Blumenfeld

Elaine and Harold Shindel

Wishing you

Continued
Success
James J. Varley, D.D.S.
Kathleen A. Varley, D.D.S.
1600 Brice Road
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068

(614) 864-4200

www.DrVarley.com

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Phillip London, CPIA

Agency Principal

6110-12 McNaughten Centre

Columbus, OH 43232
614-866-6537 800-786-0589

plondon@frankandlondoninsure.com
www.frankandlondoninsure.com

In honor of all those, past and

present, who have worked
so hard to put the Torah in
Columbus Torah Academy

What a wonderful tribute to a most

selfless, generous, loving man.
He was, and will always be an example of a
man with great faith in his religion and great
belief in the power of religious education. We
have pride in having known him and thank him.

Jack and Shelley Levey

Eva and Stan Stein

In memory of
Jodi (Spatt) Margolies
Love,
Freda and Todd Margolies

Mazel Tov CTA and the High School on

another fabulous year of higher learning!
Alan and Diane Weber

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In loving memory of Julie Moskowitz,

an inspiration to our children:
Rachel '01, Yonah '04, and Aviva '08.
Aviva is now a high school history teacher
because of Julie's support and influence.
Beverly Roseman-Shapiro
and Stewart Shapiro

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Remembering the good

work of Irving Baker, zl.

In memory of Irving Baker,

Dear Friend

Leslie Yenkin & Jonathan

Petuchowski

Barbara Flox

Elianna Emuna and

Aliza Golda Alt
Thank you for making
us so proud!

In honor of Rabbi Drandoff, Eliza

Delman and the teachers and staff at
CTA. Thank you for your support and
dedication and for all that you give to
our family.
Bob, Patti, Josh and Rachel Wolf

Love, Grandma and Grandpa Alt

In honor of
Gevah Benjamin Schwartz,
our grandson.
We love you!
Cynthia and Bruce Shankman
(Nana & Papa)

In honor of David and

Esther Bernzweig
Bruce S. Gartner

Wishing you much success

All the best
Ronit and Harold Wiesenfeld

Congratulations!
Steve Tabac

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Thank you
Jamie Bindell, Rachel Degeo,
and Agi Hartstein for your
warmth, creativity and
dedication to the children
and your work at CTA. It is
a pleasure to work with you.
Naomi Litchman

MITCH STEWART ELECTRIC

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
LICENSED-BONDED-INSURED
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To our favorite students in

CTA Shahar, Tomer and Maor
and their sibling Liron
we love you and we are
very proud of you all!

786 CHELSEA AVE.

BEXLEY, OHIO 43209

Saba Yeshayahu and Savta Edna Razker

Savta Elizabeth Sheri

614-668-9044

MITCHSTEWARTELECTRIC@GMAIL.COM

Since from when you where a little kid

and till today you only gave us
reasons to hold our heads up in pride.

To our amazing kids!

So proud of your accomplishments!

We are so proud of you and

know the best is yet to come!

Thanks CTA for 6 memorable years!!!

Wishing you all the best in your next journey!

Ilanit & Yosef Razker

Love you to the moon and back!

Imma, Abba, Tomer, Maor and Liron

In honor of
Our parents, Rubin Louis, zl and Miriam Cohn
Karlsberg, zl and Jack and Ettagail Shatz

In memory of Julie Moskowitz

Our children, Tonia Rose Shatz Levison (CTA 02)

and Aaron Geoffrey Shatz (CTA 07)
and
Our grandchildren, Sophia Ruchama, Meira
Yocheved, and Reuven Eliezer Levison
Sara and Alan Shatz

From,
Chaim Schramm

Alan & Sara Shatz and Family in memory of beloved

parents, Rubin Louis and Miriam Cohn Karlsberg

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Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Dobkin, Sara and

Hershel in loving memory of parents
and grandparents, Ted and Thelma
Rogovin and Avrom and Olga Dobkin

Mazel Tov! Wishing CTA continued

success and growth in the future!
Hal and Rebecca (Barnett) Levy

In honor of our grandchildren:

Yonatan Yechiel, Layla Batya, Eliana
Frieda, and Amitai Moshe Bindell
Ester Noa and Aliza Rachel Stern
Landen Edward Irwin
Bubbe and Papa
(Linda and Barry Starr)

Ari and Ellie,

We are so proud of you,
Love, Savta and Papa

Best Wishes to CTA for a year

of learning and teaching.

Irving Baker, a visionary

giant for Jewish education.

Rabbi Gary Huber

Fondly,
Miriam and Maynard Goldmeier

In appreciation of Columbus Torah Academy

and in honor of my grandchildren, near and far
Yitzy, Tuvy, and Kayla Cooper Columbus, Ohio

Paul and Karan Tanenbaum in loving memory

of parents, Cy and Annette Tanenbaum,
grandparents, Haim Yehoshua and Rivka
Tanenbaum, Julius and Esther Speisman, Mendel
and Annie Monheit, Louis and Goldie Press, aunt
and uncle, Harry and Miriam Mathless and cousin
Leonard Mathless and in honor of children, Mindy
(Tanenbaum) Cooper, Deena Tanenbaum and Joy
Tanenbaum; and grandchildren, Yitzchak Meir,
Tuvya Yehoshua and Kayla Cooper

Benzi, Zevi, and Tamar Saperstein Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel

Toibeh Sarah, Esther Dvorah,
Shlomit Avigail, and Yitzchak Eliezer Chicago, Illinois
Barbara Cooper

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With appreciation to
our wonderful faculty
and staff at CTA.

Lots of love to our

Great nieces
Aleeza, Ariella, and
Chana Orli Hartstein
Uncle Avi and Aunt Debbie Weiss

Malca, Moshe, Benny

and Gali Makias

In memory of Irving Baker.

A true mensch.
Dolinger Family

Best Wishes!
Dr. and Mrs. Ron Erkis

Myrna Kangisser and Eric Chodos of

Sydney Australia are pleased to support
Columbus Torah Academy.
We are especially proud of our nephew and
niece Gary & Lara Blumberg, and
their children Saul, Ruth & Noah.
Thank you for continuing our beloved
Willie Gavshons legacy of Jewish
Community Center.

Tamar thanks Sarah Shindel

and her family for their
kindness and open home.

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In Loving Memory

Jerome Schottenstein
FROM

Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein

Joseph and Lindsay Schottenstein
Jacob, Jonah and Emma

Jonathan and Nicole Schottenstein

Jeffrey Schottenstein

Geraldine Schottenstein Hoffman

Lori Schottenstein
Sonia Schottenstein

for over 58 years

Sunday

DECEMBER 4, 2016
4 KISLEV 5777

2016 Annual

COLUMBUS TORAH
ACADEMY

scholarship gala

We are proud to have

supported the

COLUMBUS TORAH ACADEMY

MAZEL
TOV

2016
Annual

COLUMBUS
TORAH ACADEMY

gala

scholarship

Sunday, December 4, 2016

4 Kislev 5777