Support Mercaz in 2011-2012

Our Jewish Experience giving campaign

November 8, 2011
11 Kislev 5772

Dear Mercaz Supporters, Alumni, and Friends:

We are excited to announce this year’s Mercaz Friend’s giving campaign, “Our Jewish Experience”. At Mercaz High School, we strive to provide an environment where teens can socialize with other Jewish teens, while continuing their Jewish education after their Bar/Bat mitzvah.

Thank you to everyone who helped make last year’s campaign a success! Our Mercaz board works hard to keep tuition affordable; however, it is a reality that tuition barely covers the basics.  We depend on our annual giving campaign to provide additional funds needed to improve and enrich our program and provide the most meaningful experience for our students and their families.

Here are some examples of what we were able to provide from last year’s campaign:

* Provided materials for innovative hands-on courses without additional fees

* Retained experienced staff of highly dedicated teachers

* Provided parenting programming to help us better understand our teens

* Tuition stayed at current levels

Mercaz has made a huge impact on the teens we have served.  Read what some of our recent graduates wrote about their experience at Mercaz…

  “Once high school approached and I was out of Yavneh, Mercaz became the connection to my friends from other schools and other people I don't normally get to see.  I am not going to lie, I did take some great classes as well that not only contributed to my Jewish knowledge but also to my Jewish identity.” Lainey Paul

“So here I am, doing the right thing and graduating from Mercaz.  Along the way Mercaz has been an extremely fun time and I got a lot out of it.  I kept many friends I wouldn't have had I not gone to Mercaz. Mercaz has been a journey and I am just glad I finished it.”  Jeff Wolkoff

Through our giving campaign, you have an opportunity to show your commitment to our school and to continuing Jewish education. In order to sustain ourselves and improve our programming, we must depend on your generosity. Please give what you can to this worthy cause – the perpetuation of our vibrant heritage for generations to come. As we teach our children…            

“It is not your duty to complete the work of perfecting the world…Neither are you free to refrain from it…” Rabbi Tarfon, Pirkei Avot 2:16

L’Shalom,

Yaffa Rubin                Dara Wood
Mercaz Board Chair    Director