We are proud of our 8th grade students who interviewed seven Holocaust survivors as part of the international Names, Not Numbers® film documentary project. Through these interviews, students interact with survivors, capture their important testimonies, commit them to film, and ensure their messages will never be forgotten. This year’s survivors were Mr. Isaac Daniel, Mrs. Ann Kirschner, Mrs. Doris Lazarus, Ms. Marguerite Mishkin, Mrs. Agnes Schwartz, Mrs. Rivka Wiznitzer, Mrs. Cipora Zoberman
The 2026 Program was generously sponsored by Jennie and Avi Rothner
in memory of our grandparents, each of whom has shown bravery and courage in the face of adversity.
We feel blessed to give our students the chance to hear this important history straight from the source.
Dedications from Our Society of Patrons
We thank the members of the Society of Patrons for their commitment to the future of Hillel Torah and for their support of our Names, Not Numbers® program.
CHAMPION OF TORAH
Linda and Stanley Weissbrot In loving memory of our parents, Fay and Morris Weiss z”l and Riva and Joe Weissbrot z”l. We thank Hillel Torah for promoting the Names, Not Numbers program for its students, thus ensuring the messages of Holocaust Survivors will not be forgotten.
ADVOCATE OF TORAH
Bernice Novick Dedicated in honor of my cousin Agnes Schwartz and my great granddaughter Meital Matanky.
CROWN OF TORAH
Jon and Miriam Friedman In honor of this year’s 8th grade class for their hard work on this important documentary, and in memory of those who perished in the Shoah. The commitment to “Never Forget” is a critical part of our history and our future – especially right now. Thank you to Mrs. Pinchot and Mrs. Hasten for providing our children with this incredible opportunity to help memorialize our history for generations to come. Am Yisrael Chai.
Suri and Joey Stern Dedicated in loving memory of the Akerman, Gottlieb, Safrin and Stern family members, and all those who perished in the Holocaust. Al kiddush Hashem.
PILLAR OF TORAH
Orah and Lev Katz Thank you to Hillel Torah, and to its dedicated teachers, staff, and administration, for providing this meaningful program for Abigail and for all of our children. We are deeply grateful to Hillel Torah for the commitment that goes into making this such an impactful experience for every student who takes part.
BUILDER OF TORAH
Nora and Matthew Koenig In honor of our Hillel Torah graduates, Dana, Adam, Abigail and Aaron and in memory of their great grandparents, Louis and Vera Mayers, who were survivors. Additionally, in honor of Aaron Darlow’s 8th grade graduation.
Leora and Jonathan Stern In tribute to all of our grandparents, survivors of the Shoah — whose courage, strength, and enduring faith live on.
Margo and David Strahlberg In honor of the survivors and their relatives who shared their personal stories with the Hillel Torah community: Mr. Isaac Daniel, Mrs. Ann Kirschner, Mrs. Doris Lazarus, Ms. Marguerite Mishkin, Mrs. Agnes Schwartz, Mrs. Rivka Wiznitzer, and Mrs. Cipora Zoberman. Thank you to Hillel Torah for participating in this important project and to the amazing filmmakers, especially Maya Strahlberg!
AMBASSADOR OF TORAH
Vivian and Nathan Bloch With thanks to Hashem for the State of Israel, and in honor of the courageous IDF soldiers who protect and defend it.
הקדוש ברוך הוא ישמור ויציל את חילינו וישלח ברכה והצלחה בכל מעשי ידיהם
Darlow Family In memory of Gail Darlow, z”l, Hillel Torah graduate. Thank you to Hillel Torah for providing this special opportunity for Aaron and his classmates.
Leah and Etan Finkel In memory of all of those who perished in the Holocaust and in honor of those who ensure the continuity of everything they lived and died for.
Alison, Eytan, Eli, Erin and Dylan Fox In loving memory of our grandparents and great-grandparents Mary and Max Cherny, z”l, and our dear friend Dr. Joseph Weinberg, z”l, whose heroism is our inspiration. May their light continue to burn brightly and their memories be a blessing.
Dani and Lior Geft It is our honor and privilege to support the Names, Not Number program and we dedicate this honor to our mother, Liebe Geft, who devoted decades of her life and career to bettering the world as the Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance. Continuing to lead by example, our Mom represents the good in this world that, slowly but surely, overpowers the evil around us.
Talia and Michael Gevaryahu To the families of our Gevaryahu (Gottesman) grandparents, deported from Carpathian Ruthenia and murdered in Auschwitz: we carry their memory forward.
Mazel and Deege Levin In honor of the Hillel Torah Class of 2026, Laurie Hasten and Laurie Pinchot and all their hard work putting together this important and beautiful program. Especially amidst a time when there are so many hardships and challenges facing our world. And to the survivors who have shared their stories with our children. Thank you for showing them what bravery and dedication looks like. You are an inspiration.
Aviva and Nathan Lichtenstein In loving memory of our parents, Henry and Mary Lichtenstein, who survived the Shoah, and our grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who were murdered during the Holocaust.
Tanya & Chaim Lubin Thank you to Hillel Torah for allowing our children the opportunity to be a part of the Names, Not Numbers program. We appreciate the dedication of all of those involved to help our whole community be a part of this incredibly impactful initiative.
Rachael and Dovie Mauer and Family In honor of our savta and savta raba, Cipora Zoberman. Thank you for sharing your story – and our family’s story – so it will never be forgotten. May you be blessed with many more healthy years ad 120! In memory of our beloved zeide Avraham Yishaya Ben Tzvi Hirsch, z”l.
Judy and Albert Milstein In memory of Regina and Sam Milstein, Holocaust survivors.
Alison and Alan Molotsky In memory of Chana and Moshe Papir, z”l, and Liebe Leah and Miriam Yerushalmi, z”l, Alison’s Bubbie’s beloved parents, sister, and niece, who were killed in the Shoah.
Aviva and Ami Robinson and Family In memory of Doris Goldsmith, of blessed memory.
Amy and Howard Rosenburg In honor of Amy’s grandmother Elaine Lefkowitz, who survived the worst of humanity and perseveres as our role model of the best of humanity.
Annie and Jared Rubenstein In honor of the survivors of the Silbernik, Nortman, Raykher, and Gayer families and in the memory of those family members who perished in the Holocaust. Thank you to Hillel Torah for ensuring that we Never Forget.
Neeli and Lyle Sudin and Family In memory of the 33nd yahrzeit of our grandfather and great grandfather, Eliyahu Yavor.
Dedications from Our Community
We appreciate our community’s support of our Names, Not Numbers® program.
PLATINUM
Debbie and Bob Hartman In honor of Laurie Hasten and Laurie Pinchot.
GOLD
Michelle and Joseph Hasten Dedicated in honor of Laurie Hasten and all of the amazing work that she does for the Names, Not Numbers program.
Julie Avner and Benjamin Marks In honor of Ollie Nankin for his success in the classroom and on the basketball court.
Harvey Rosenbaum and Bonnie Feldman In Honor of Meital Matanky and Hana Rosenbaum and in Memory of Andrew Rosenbaum, z”l.
SILVER
Marsha and Murray Kaiserman In memory of Faige and Yechezkel Zylberlicht, who survived the Holocaust, and of the members of their families who perished, and in honour of their great-granddaughter, Rena Segall, and her teachers and classmates for their contributions to this project.
BRASS
Debbie and Avrom Fox In honor of Eli Fox, great grandson of Max and Mary Cherny, z”l, survivors of the Holocaust.
Moshe and Pamela Friedman In honor of Matti Friedman and the 8th Grade Class, recognizing their dedication and hard work in preserving the voices and memories of Holocaust survivors, and with deep gratitude to Hillel Torah for making this sacred work possible.
Louise Kirschner-Wolinetz In memory of Sala & Sidney Kirschner, z”l.
Ron and Brad Lazarus In memory of Oscar & Leah Mosak, who fought so hard to survive The Final Solution and ultimately gave life to Doris. Doris honors their memory with her devotion to education and commemoration. With gratitude to Laurie Hasten, Laurie Pinchot, and the 8th grade class. Your devotion to remembrance inspires us all.
The Lerer and Cohn Families In memory of Marsha Mayefsky, z”l.
Judy and Norm Litz In memory of our dear parents, Dr. Bernard and Pauline Litz z”l, and Gershon (a Holocaust survivor) and Bernice Young z”l. In honor of our granddaughter, Ella Harris, and the entire 8th grade class on their participation in the Names, Not Numbers program. And a big thank you to Laurie Hasten and Laurie Pinchot for their hard work and dedication.
David Passman In memory of Aunt Bune and Uncle Mottl, Aunt Matele and Uncle Issur, Aunt Sara and Uncle Aharon, and their children, murdered in Lituania, 1941. Sorrow without limit.
BRONZE
The Goldsmith and Lennon Families In loving memory of our grandparents, Joseph and Rose Lieder, z”l, and our aunt and uncle, Ilse and Yoachim Lieder, z”l, who perished in the Holocaust. May their memories be for a blessing. Their lives, though taken too soon, remain part of our family forever. This Names Not Numbers Program teaches and keeps the memories alive of all those who perished.
The Nussbaum, Daniels, Glass, and Pinchot Families In memory of our grandparents and great grandparents, Rabbi Dr. Bernard and Eugenie Hamburger a”h, who perished at the hands of the Nazis in Auschwitz and Majdanek.
Jen, Matthew, Talia, Perla, Jonah & Elijah Seidner Doris Lazarus, our loving mom and Bubbie- thank you for using your voice to educate others. We are inspired by your dedication and unwavering commitment to honor the memories of your parents, Leah and Oscar Mosak.
PEWTER
Lisa and Allan Goldenberg In memory of Martin Korman, Morry and Jeannie Korman, Menashe and Molly Rohtbart, who after surviving the Holocaust, moved to the United States and raised their families.
Bubbie and Zayde Jan and Stu Goldman In honor of Abby Goldman for her participation in this very worthwhile program.
Rabbi James and Marilyn Gordon In memory of Moishe and Miriam Newman, z”l.
Sandy Kanter and Family In memory of Clair Cohen, z”l, a survivor of Nazi Germany.
The Sudin and Schupper Families In memory of Alice and Irv Sudin.
Jeremy and Rochel Segall Dedicated to the memory of Chaskel and Faige Zylberlicht, z”l, and honoring those of the Eng, Engel, and Zylberlicht families who survived and those who were lost. In honor of the survivors for bravely sharing their stories. In gratitude to Rena, the Class of 2026, and their teachers for their hard work and dedication to preserving our history and ensuring we never forget.