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ALUMNI OF THE YEAR
Mr . and Mrs . Aryeh and Aliza Jacobowitz
Once a talmid , always a talmid are words that characterize Mr . Aryeh Jacobowitz , a credit to the Yeshiva and his family in every aspect of his life . A model to his peers and his community , we are proud to recognize Aryeh as Alumnus of the Year .
Aryeh grew up watching his parents , Mr . and Mrs . Shloimie and Shevi Jacobowitz of Lawrence , dedicate their time and resources to the klal and specifically to the growth and needs of the yeshiva . Mr . Jacobowitz served as a board member and Mrs . Jacobowitz as a member of the Women ’ s League of Darchei , along with many other community-related endeavors . Their deep concern for the klal and for mosdos hachinuch made a tremendous impact on their children .
Following his years in Darchei , Aryeh went on to learn in Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim and Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore , after which he married his eishes chayil , Aliza , a graduate of TAG and now a beloved Language-Arts teacher in its high-school division . Aliza ’ s parents , Dr . and Mrs . Sruly and Ruti Berkowitz , have also always been devoted to and involved in their children ’ s school , valuing the important role it plays in their children ’ s lives and in the community . Today , Aryeh and his wife Aliza are the proud parents of two beautiful children and hope to carry their parents ’ example forward . As the gabbai of Kahal Anshei Emes , Aryeh already takes an active role in this growing makom tefillah and also values his close connection with his family ’ s rav , Rabbi Mordechai Stern of Bais Medrash Heichal Dovid .
A business professional by vocation , Aryeh is a ben Torah by choice . Inspired by his tenth-grade rebbe , Rabbi Shimon Dov Notis , Aryeh feels a strong commitment to his daily learning sedarim , regardless of his many other obligations . In Aryeh ’ s words : “ One of the most important things I learned in Darchei is that no matter what you do in life , everyone has a responsibility to live their life as a ben Torah . This manifests itself in every area – no matter what you do and where you find yourself – and plays a huge role in my life today .”
Aryeh fondly recalls how Rabbi Yaakov Bender singled him out as a special “ guest speaker ” at his eighth-grade graduation . “ When I hesitated , Rabbi Bender told me , ‘ It will make me happy if you do it .’ His sensitivity to the needs of every bachur is unmatched ; he knew what I didn ’ t even know I needed !” To this day , Aryeh values and maintains his relationship with Rabbi Bender .
With a wisdom that belies his young age , Aryeh appreciates the step-by-step process that brought him to where he is today – a young man who has integrated the lessons of his rebbeim and his learning so that they are inseparable from his identity . We are gratified to honor Mr . and Mrs . Aryeh and Aliza Jacobowitz .
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