Yavneh Hebrew Academy - Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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RUSSIAN PROGRAM GIRLS Miriam Amchislovskaya Lilian Dubosarky Luba Khaimovich Miriam Kogen Shura Mantelzak Laura Marder Inna Nuzlang Mela Shchegolevskaya Natella Sokolvskaya Rifka Spivak Eva Bakalonsky GRADES 8 8 6 5 6 7 6 3 5 8 7 A few short years ago Jewish Families were given their freedom in Russia and allowed to migrate to the United States. Many founded their way to the Pacific shores. Though they had been granted freedom to move, the freedom of spirit, the freedom of yiddishkeit, it had long been denied and still remained elusive. The Jewish community of Los Angeles opened their doors and hearts to their brethrens, providing them with food and shelter. ' Standing in the forefront of the community was Yavneh. Yavneh opened its heart to many children who had never received any kind of Jewish education previously. The children knew neither the Torah nor Hashem, just that they were Jewish. Yavneh soon became the center for Russian Immigrant children. Today Russian children are learning Torah, observing Mitvot and finally coming to know Hashem as best exemplified by the quote of young Russian girl in Yavneh I have learned to love Hashem and the Torah. BOYS Jack Bezborozh Igor Dubinsky Boris Shimanousky Sam Shimanousky Aron Ksendzovsky Stan Scharber Lenard Torgan Vadim Vayser Alex Vayser Vadim Kira Valeri Polin Ilya Zak 51

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STUDENT COUNCIL REPORTS This year the Boys ' Student Council participated in many activities. Some of the more outstanding ones were: Dodger games, Go-carting, and a cook out. For fundraisers, we had a movie and a car wash. Our main activity was, of course, our Shabbaton. We went swimming and ice skating. Great assistance from our advisors Rabbi Amster, Mrs. Sass, Rabbi Holland was appreciated. The cooking was great, but we couldn ' t get the plumbing and heating to work! Even though the camp was in sham- bles the teachers instilled so much spirit in us that we made cleaning up just another fun activity! The Boys ' Student Council Mark Kroh, President Marc Chroman, Vice President Gerry Corn, Secretary Steven Willinger, Treasurer ■teffi ISe k This year has been a successful year for the Girls ' Student Council. We have had a lot of activities such as our Succah party. Mother and Daughter Tea, Purim Masquerade party, rummage sale, and a cook out at the beach for Lag ' Baomer. This year we tried something new at Yavneh! COLOR WAR!! It brought a lot of ruach out of everybody on the third floor! This year has been a lot of fun and we hope everyone enjoyed themselves!! The Girls ' Student Council Faye Thompson, President Miri Shapiro, Vice President Sylvia Lumer, Secretary Diane Gottlieb, Treasurer 53