3,500 Bais Rivkah Alumni Join Annual Reunion

Photos: Chana Levine/COLlive

Over 3,500 Bais Rivkah alumni enjoyed the Bais Rivkah reunion, EmBrace Live, on Wednesday night. Whether in-person or on the live hookup, alumni experienced a top-tier evening that entertained and inspired.

As alumni walked in, they were greeted with an exquisite 80 Years History Museum. Pictures, both past and present, hung from the ceiling. Vintage uniforms were on display. Production videos played, yearbooks spanning decades were lined up and powerful stories were shown.

The emcee for the evening’s program, Mrs. Aidela Blesofsky, shared how the Rebbe encouraged her mother to learn in Bais Rivkah. The esteemed Chairman of the Board, Rabbi Avraham and Mrs. Batsheva Shemtov, told how Bais Rivkah was founded.

This was followed by four powerful EmBRace Talks.
Mrs. Rishe Deitsch spoke about her transition to Bais Rivkah as an out-of-towner from Worcester, Massachusetts.
Mrs. Dena Schusterman empowered mothers to listen to their children’s feelings.
Mrs. Chanie Minkowicz reflected on the strong value system her parents and Bais Rivkah share.
Miss Sarah Hodakov reminded the crowd how every single individual was chosen to be in Bais Rivkah, on purpose.

The production melody, headed by Mrs. Hindel Levitin, took a musical journey down memory lane, from performances in the 1950s until today.

Miss Zeesy Gurevitch, the dynamic force behind Zappy by Zeesy, led an enthusiastic live game show. Participants were quizzed on many “firsts” of Bais Rivkah, as well as answering questions about the schedule today. Audience members hit their clickers to answer questions, participate in polls and guess staff members from period photos. Five lucky audience members won prizes for their Bais Rivkah knowledge.

The focus turned to the future with Chinuch Tank. Three contestants pitched important initiatives to improve the chinuch of our students. Audience members voted on their choice from the final three. Congratulations to Mrs. Chaya Chazan, winner of the $25,000 grant. She will use the funding to create a literature curriculum that teaches writing techniques and literary tools using Jewish literature.

This unforgettable evening closed with a spirited “80 years” melody performed by Bais Rivkah High School students. Participants left inspired by the magnificent history of the school they attended and the beautiful future it has ahead.

Missed the event? You can watch a replay here:

A big thank you to all those who made this evening possible:

Administration:
Rabbi Sholom Goldstein
Mrs. Teichtel
Morah Gorowitz
Principals of Bais Rivkah

Organizers:
Sara Blau
Menucha Oster
Chana Paltiel
Moussie Berkowitz
Tzivi Feldman

Staging, Sound, lighting, video wall, live stream by Master lighting productions

Alumnae Committee:
Mrs. Kahan
Mushka Bruk
Mrs. Tzirel Goldman
Mrs. Batya Engel
Mrs. Rivky Markowitz
Shula Bryski
Chanie Denburg
Geula Gniwisch
Mirel Heber
Rochelle Klein
Hindel Levitin
Laky Majeski
Dobie Mentz
Devory Perl
Sheva Rapoport
Nechama Simpson
Chanchi Vigler

Alumnae choir:
Chaya Sara Marasow
Chaya Sosonkin
Shternie Pearl
Goldy Kalmenson
Mrs. Gansburg
Mrs. Brafman
Devory Perl
Mrs. Greisman

Setup Committee:
Risha Paltiel
Chana’le Popper
Faigy Karasik
Nechama Block
Sharona Kuperman
Chana Piekarski
Shani Werner
Batya Engel
Altie Spielman
Sara Geisinsky
Chaya Fischer
Mussi Lehrer
Mushky Weinbaum
Rikki Rosenblum
Rivky Oster

Evening Sponsors:
Collive
Vaad printing
Sushi spot
Frosting and co
Crumbs and bits by chava
Cakes by Mushky Weinbaum

Giveaway Sponsors:
Tzipa Spalter Wardrobe Consultant
Malkie Eckhaus wigs
Wholesome bagels
Chantilly desserts
Khan’s Superette
Hair lounge By Sara
Prestige Embroidery
Primenosh.com
Hello Loaf
On A Roll By Mushky Yiftach
Personalize it
Everything But the Baby
Makeup by Henya
Totally her

Chinuch Tank Judges:
Mrs. Devorah Shmotkin
Mrs. Chanie Geisinsky
Mrs. Rivky Denburg