A Record Crowd Celebrates 25 Years at the Shulamith Annual Dinner

A record crowd turned out at Seawane Country Club this past Motzaei Shabbos for the 25th Annual Shulamith School for Girls Dinner. The theme of the evening, “Honoring Our Story – Turning the Page Forward,” offered a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the school’s remarkable 25 years of growth and impact in the Five Towns community.

Parents and friends enjoyed a delicious dairy affair catered by Partini, enhanced by a beautiful live musical performance by Duvid’l. The atmosphere was vibrant, warm, and filled with an energy that resonated throughout the room.

Dinner Chairs Ben Portal and Yossi Reich opened the program, sharing heartfelt reflections about their daughters’ experiences at Shulamith and their deep appreciation for the evening’s honorees. Rabbi Shay Schachter of YIW recited Tehillim and introduced special guest from the IDF Rabbinate, Rav Zimmerman, who thoughtfully framed the evening in light of the matzav in Eretz Yisrael.

Mr. Ari Cohen, President of the Board, encapsulated the audience with a unique “State of the Union” address which focused on the past, present, and future, with an underlying theme of hazorim bdimah brinah yiktzoru and all that it took to get Shulamith to where it is today and the impact it has had on countless girls.

Each honoree was introduced with a moving video presentation that captured the depth of their impact on the school and its students.

Mrs. Danyel Goldberg, Educator of the Year, was celebrated for her unique warmth, humor, and ability to make every student feel seen and valued. She was presented with “The Danyel Papers,” a collection of essays written by past, present, and future students—a heartfelt, student-led tribute conceived by Mrs. Shoshana Fischman and presented by Ms. Leora Goldstein.

Ruby and Michael Goldstein, honored as Parents of the Year, were recognized for their extraordinary dedication to Shulamith, the broader community, and their family. The video highlighted the Goldstein parents as remarkable role models in community service and traced the path of their many meaningful contributions to the school since becoming involved.

The evening concluded with a deeply meaningful Legacy Award presented to the Austein and Schachter families in recognition of their multigenerational commitment to Shulamith. Founding Principal Mrs. Joyce Yarmak spoke movingly about the school’s generational impact and highlighted the unique contributions of each family.

The video presentation concluded with a beautiful visual tribute to “Why Shulamith,” featuring many of our students sharing their personal Shulamith stories—a powerful reminder of the school’s enduring impact.

A highlight of the evening was the spirited “Scratch Off for Shulamith” raffle, spearheaded by Mrs. Ruby Goldstein.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our Executive Director Rabbi Moshe Monczyk, Mrs. Kaitlyn Schlusselberg, the Shulamith Business Office, our Dinner and Journal Chairs, the Dinner Committee, and most importantly our devoted parents, grandparents, and generous donors. Your partnership and support made this milestone celebration possible.

As we honor our story and turn the page forward, we look ahead with excitement to continued growth and success for Shulamith School for Girls.