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This week has been full of celebrations at school. We look forward to sharing all of this news and more with you in the coming weeks.
As Dr. Roberta Miller said in last week's Chicago Jewish News cover story, "[our] beautiful building is really the icing on the cake. The cake itself is what's happening inside." At the core of our school, we have a dedicated faculty engaging daily with our students in the sacred task of education. We are proud to introduce you to the newest members of our team. |
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 Dr. Zohar Raviv
Zohar Raviv joins us as Scholar in Residence. Dr. Raviv holds a B.A. in Land of Israel Studies from Bar-Ilan University, a Joint M.A. in Jewish Education and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University, and a Ph.D. in Jewish Thought and Mysticism from the University of Michigan, where he received numerous awards for his teaching and writing, including the 2004-2005 Marshall Weinberg Prize for Outstanding Graduate Work in Judaic Studies.
A master teacher, Dr. Raviv has served on the faculty of Oberlin College's Department of Religion and the University of Michigan's Department of Near Eastern Studies and Frankel Center for Judaic Studies. He has also been a faculty member at the Institute for Informal Jewish Education at Brandeis and the Florence Melton Israel Seminar at Hebrew University.
Dr. Raviv is currently working on a book about the life, writings, and philosophy of the 16th century Safedian mystical thinker Rabbi Moses Cordoeiro. |
 Rebecca Charous
Rebecca Charous joins the faculty of the CJHS Mathematics Department with several years of experience teaching math in area high schools. Ms. Charous, who earned her Master of Arts in teaching at National-Louis University earlier this year, also holds a Master of Management degree from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a B.S in Electrical Engineering from Brown University. Before embarking on a teaching career, Ms. Charous worked as a project manager in the pharmaceutical industry. |
 Michal Cohen
Michal Cohen has 14 years of experience teaching Hebrew in both Israel and Chicago area schools, including the Solomon Schechter Day Schools. She holds an M.A.T. from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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 L. Dale Griffith
L. Dale Griffith is the new chair of the CJHS English Department, having served for 32 years as chair of the English Department at Barrington High School, where he originated, oversaw, and taught numerous interdisciplinary and AP courses and staff development programs. During his 36-year professional career, Mr. Griffith has received numerous awards for his teaching. Among the highlights, he was featured as one of 36 outstanding teachers of writing by the National Council of teachers; received the University of Chicago's Outstanding Teacher award more than a dozen times; and accepted, on behalf of the English Department at BHS, the National Council of Teachers of English designation for unusual achievement - one of only 30 English departments in the U.S. and Canada so honored. Mr. Griffith holds a B.A. from the University of Texas, a Master of Divinity from the Chicago Theological Seminary/University of Chicago, and a Master of Arts in the Teaching of English from the University of Chicago. |
 Ilene Hamilton
Ilene Hamilton has 35 years of experience teaching a broad array of high school mathematics courses at all levels. Ms. Hamilton holds three degrees from the University of Illinois: a B.S. in Math Education, an M.S. in Math Education, and a C.A.S. in Education (with an Administrative Certificate). She is a frequent speaker and a published author on topics related to mathematics education. Ms. Hamilton is a past winner of the Radio Shack National Teacher Award for Outstanding Instruction in Mathematics, Science, and Technology. |
 Robyn Murphy
Robyn Murphy joins our Science Department as a teacher of Anatomy and Physiology. Ms. Murphy taught science for 12 years at Stevenson and Mundelein High Schools, where she earned awards for her professional accomplishments. She also has extensive experience teaching English as a second language to adults. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Ms. Murphy holds two B.S. degrees and a Master of Secondary Education. |
 Jacqueline Musleh
Jacqueline Musleh joins the mathematics faculty at CJHS, having spent the last 17 years teaching math and coaching the math team at Niles North High School. She also maintains a private practice as a math tutor. Ms. Musleh holds a B.S. from the University of Illinois and a Masters of Math Education from Northeastern Illinois University. |
 Marianne Novak
Marianne Novak joins the CJHS Judaic Studies Department, where she will teach Bible. A faculty member at the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School since 1999, Ms. Novak holds a B.A. from Barnard College and a J.D. from the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis. |
 Jonathan Pomeranz
Jonathan Pomeranz joins the CJHS Judaic Studies Department. A recent Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Princeton University, where he was a leader of the Princeton Hillel, Mr. Pomeranz has also been a counselor and Beit Midrash teacher at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. |
 David Rose
CJHS Technology Manager David Rose holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Northeastern Illinois University. Mr. Rose will use his computer science expertise both inside and outside the classroom, managing technology for the school and also serving as a technology assistant to classroom teachers. Mr. Rose most recently served as a classroom instructor and director of technology at Sherwood School in Highland Park. |
 Helit Amit Sharon
Helit Amit Sharon joins us as a Hebrew and Special Services teacher. An Israeli native who has lived and taught in Chicago for nearly ten years, Ms. Sharon has extensive experience teaching Hebrew and Jewish Studies to elementary, middle school, and high school students, including special education students. She holds a B.A. in Special Education and Literature from Tel Aviv University and an M.A. in Learning Disabilities from DePaul University. |
 Limor Wasserman
Limor Wasserman joins us as a Hebrew teacher. Ms. Wasserman has more than ten years of experience as a religious school administrator and teacher of Hebrew to elementary, middle school, high school, and university students. She holds a B.A. from Tel Aviv University and an M.A. in Education and Baccalaureate of Literature in Hebrew Letters from the University of Judaism. |
 Dr. David Yuen
Dr. David Yuen, Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Lake Forest College, will teach Multivariable Calculus and Advanced Topics in Mathematics. Dr. Yuen holds three degrees in mathematics: a B.A. and M.S. from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from Princeton University. He was a member of the 1981 USA team for the International Mathematics Olympiad; the USA team placed first that year. Dr. Yuen also holds the world record in the classic arcade game Wizards of Wor. | |
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May you have an easy and meaningful fast, and may we all be sealed for a good year. Gmar chatima tova. |
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