Dear Current Parents, Future Parents, and Lovers of Education,
The end of the school year is upon us and what a wonderful year this has been. This is such an appropriate time to express appreciation and hakarot hatov to our faculty who make it all happen. A wonderful vehicle of appreciation is the Rabbi Steven M. Dworken Fund. What a better way to say thank you than to invest in the professional growth and continued education of our teachers.
The Dworken fund gives Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy teachers stipends and subsidies to attend workshops, conferences, and classes that hone their expertise and give them great ideas and pedagogic techniques to bring to their classrooms. We have a dedicated cadre of teachers at JKHA who are always looking to learn and add to their already skilled repertoire. Our children's educations, your children's educations, become enhanced by the learning, and training opportunities given our faculty by the Dworken Fund.
Give to the Dworken Fund and expand these opportunities of professional growth at JKHA. All you have to do is call the school, dial extension 1112 with your contribution to the Dworken Fund, and let us know in whose honor you are directing the contribution.
Thank you!
Showing posts with label Fundraising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fundraising. Show all posts
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Kids Helping Kids
This post expresses two points of pride. The first is in RKYHS senior Michael Goldman for writing such a great article that can be found on the OU's Shabbat Shalom section. The second, which might be clear, is in our students for being so involved and devoted to great causes. Below is the article that Michael wrote; let us know what you think, and we hope you'll donate, and we can't to see you at the 4K!
As a school, we are frequently asked by countless charities and organizations to help raise money for their cause. Of course we want to help, but it's difficult to organize 3 or 4 unique and separate fundraisers and to be successful, so we decided to take a different approach: run one big fundraising event and disperse the funds to select organizations. Last year, our 4K marathon raised over $4,500 so we've decided to stick with that format and limit our sponsorship to four very worthy children's causes - 4K 4Kids!
This year's race, however, is about so much more then just raising dollars for charity; it's about giving back; it's about understanding the power we have as kids ourselves, and realizing the potential we have and what we can achieve. It's important for each of us to realize how fortunate we are to have all the good things our parents provide us with, or simply to be thankful for our own health and the health of our families. Most of us tend to take that for granted. So we're building on this year's unique theme: KIDS raising money for other KIDS.
Yachad helps developmentally disabled or challenged kids.
Chai Lifeline helps terminally ill kids.
Koby Mandell helps kids that have been traumatized and affected by terrorist attacks
Kupat Beit Sifri is helping families and kids within our school community that are in dire need.
So far, this race has been motivating the entire student body to help other kids who are just like us. We are making a statement that even though we are kids, we have the power to reciprocate and respond.
Because the race was wildly successful last year, we decided to capitalize on that success and take the race to an entirely new level. A committee of high school students was put together in October. We created a presentation and promoted it to potential corporate sponsors, and gave them the opportunity to become partners. The response was positive, enthusiastic, and includes Atlantic Realty, HARDKNOCKS, JAG physical therapy (West Orange), Care One (Livingston), and Lewinter Wealth Advisory.
In total, we have raised closed to $10,000 so far, which doubles our total from last year and doesn't include whatever students have just begun raising in personal sponsorships. Another huge advantage for this year is that we've developed our own website at www.4k4kids.com, making it easier and more convenient for family and friends to log on, set up their donations or sponsorships online, learn more about the event, or simply track the marathon's progress.
This year's race is scheduled for Monday, May 23rd and is a major part of our Lag Ba'Omer festivities. Runners will be leaving the school campus for part of the route, and safety will be maintained with the assistance of the Livingston Police Department who will be blocking off certain roads for our use. We will have an inspirational presentation preceding the race, thanking all of our sponsors and reminding our participants about why we put this race together in the first place.
After the race, we've planned a huge festival with ices, music, dancing, and a fantastic barbecue!
As a school we have always maintained strong alliances with Yachad. We have hosted numerous Yachad Shabbatons and basketball tournaments with maximum participation from the student body. This year, with all students in our school (pre-k through 12th grade) involved, we hope to reach our goal of raising 25,000 dollars for the 4K 4Kids.
We all know what can happen when we dedicate ourselves to a cause and join in to become a part of something bigger.
Michael Goldman is a senior at Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School and president of his local NCSY chapter. He served/serves as captain of various varsity sports teams and heads the 4K 4Kids Charity Run Committee.
As a school, we are frequently asked by countless charities and organizations to help raise money for their cause. Of course we want to help, but it's difficult to organize 3 or 4 unique and separate fundraisers and to be successful, so we decided to take a different approach: run one big fundraising event and disperse the funds to select organizations. Last year, our 4K marathon raised over $4,500 so we've decided to stick with that format and limit our sponsorship to four very worthy children's causes - 4K 4Kids!
This year's race, however, is about so much more then just raising dollars for charity; it's about giving back; it's about understanding the power we have as kids ourselves, and realizing the potential we have and what we can achieve. It's important for each of us to realize how fortunate we are to have all the good things our parents provide us with, or simply to be thankful for our own health and the health of our families. Most of us tend to take that for granted. So we're building on this year's unique theme: KIDS raising money for other KIDS.
Yachad helps developmentally disabled or challenged kids.
Chai Lifeline helps terminally ill kids.
Koby Mandell helps kids that have been traumatized and affected by terrorist attacks
Kupat Beit Sifri is helping families and kids within our school community that are in dire need.
So far, this race has been motivating the entire student body to help other kids who are just like us. We are making a statement that even though we are kids, we have the power to reciprocate and respond.
Because the race was wildly successful last year, we decided to capitalize on that success and take the race to an entirely new level. A committee of high school students was put together in October. We created a presentation and promoted it to potential corporate sponsors, and gave them the opportunity to become partners. The response was positive, enthusiastic, and includes Atlantic Realty, HARDKNOCKS, JAG physical therapy (West Orange), Care One (Livingston), and Lewinter Wealth Advisory.
In total, we have raised closed to $10,000 so far, which doubles our total from last year and doesn't include whatever students have just begun raising in personal sponsorships. Another huge advantage for this year is that we've developed our own website at www.4k4kids.com, making it easier and more convenient for family and friends to log on, set up their donations or sponsorships online, learn more about the event, or simply track the marathon's progress.
This year's race is scheduled for Monday, May 23rd and is a major part of our Lag Ba'Omer festivities. Runners will be leaving the school campus for part of the route, and safety will be maintained with the assistance of the Livingston Police Department who will be blocking off certain roads for our use. We will have an inspirational presentation preceding the race, thanking all of our sponsors and reminding our participants about why we put this race together in the first place.
After the race, we've planned a huge festival with ices, music, dancing, and a fantastic barbecue!
As a school we have always maintained strong alliances with Yachad. We have hosted numerous Yachad Shabbatons and basketball tournaments with maximum participation from the student body. This year, with all students in our school (pre-k through 12th grade) involved, we hope to reach our goal of raising 25,000 dollars for the 4K 4Kids.
We all know what can happen when we dedicate ourselves to a cause and join in to become a part of something bigger.
Michael Goldman is a senior at Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School and president of his local NCSY chapter. He served/serves as captain of various varsity sports teams and heads the 4K 4Kids Charity Run Committee.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Fundraising Photos From the Radio!
On Monday, some of our RKYHS seniors volunteered at a fundraising marathon at "JM in the AM," a Jewish radio broadcast that airs every morning from 6 to 9 a.m. in the New York City area on 91.1FM, in the Hudson Valley on 90.1FM, and online at JMINTHEAM.org. The fundraising marathon is on through March 11, so if you donate, be sure to mention RKYHS students!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Seniors on the Radio
On Monday, six RKYHS seniors are volunteering at a fundraising marathon at "JM in the AM," a Jewish radio broadcast that airs every morning from 6 to 9 a.m. You can hear the broadcast in the New York City area on 91.1FM, in the Hudson Valley on 90.1FM, and online at JMINTHEAM.org.Our students will have a little bit of air time, probably between 7 and 8 a.m., so please tune in to listen -- they might give you a shout out!
If you were planning on donating during this marathon, please make your pledge Monday and be sure to mention the students of RKYHS.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A Charitable Tourney
On Sunday, RKYHS seniors organized, planned, and ran a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to raise money for Yachad, an agency of the Orthodox Union that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with disabilities. Nearly 200 atheletes registered for the tournament, and hundreds came to support the charity. The event raised more than $6,000 for Yachad! Yasher Koach seniors!
RKYHS students also will be participating in a Shabbaton on Friday with members of Senior Yachad (ages 16-25).
This is all part of February as Yachad/NJCD's North American Inclusion Month (NAIM), a timeframe specifically designated "to raise awareness and to develop sensitivity of what it means for those who live with disabilities, and how to include them within the greater Jewish community."
RKYHS students also will be participating in a Shabbaton on Friday with members of Senior Yachad (ages 16-25).
This is all part of February as Yachad/NJCD's North American Inclusion Month (NAIM), a timeframe specifically designated "to raise awareness and to develop sensitivity of what it means for those who live with disabilities, and how to include them within the greater Jewish community."
