Parents Council
Our partners. Our community.
The Ramaz School thrives because of devoted parents who work tirelessly toward enriching our children’s educational experience. The result is a vibrant and active community.
The Parents Council fosters the “student and parent experience” in all four divisions of our school. Parent representatives act as liaisons between parents and administration on school programming, help celebrate the Jewish holidays that punctuate our school year, and raise funds for important events. Whether gathering volunteers to bake for teacher appreciation gifts and showing our gratitude to our incredible faculty and staff; displaying school spirit through branded RamazWear; creating enjoyable chesed activities for Lower and Middle School students; or organizing a social gatherings for parent to connect, Ramaz Parents Council continues to explore new avenues to foster kinship and menschlichkeit.
Every Ramaz parent is encouraged to become an active member of Parents Council.
Parents Council News
![11.20-11.30 Parents Council Thank You Corner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701275699/ramaz/hxdx9s0xvvibh8tymwq0/Mom-to-MomFlowerDelivery.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701275699/ramaz/hxdx9s0xvvibh8tymwq0/Mom-to-MomFlowerDelivery.jpg","width":512}])
1) Thank you to Jennifer Kashanian and Alexia Ghadamian for organizing a Mom-to-Mom flower delivery to over a thousand mothers in Israel. Thank you to all who contributed. The flowers came from fields belonging to a family who, despite their best efforts, were unable to collect the flowers until mid-November due to constant rockets and shootings in the area. In the collage you will see a message...
![11.16 Parents Council Thank You Corner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700068331/ramaz/npgwjkr4y84vqzavzzzn/SecurityGuardCollage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700068331/ramaz/npgwjkr4y84vqzavzzzn/SecurityGuardCollage.png","width":512}])
Thank you to our Teacher Appreciation chairs, Hannah Topiel and Laura Kaufthal, for leading their wonderful team in organizing our school tribute to our security guards during Security Guard Appreciation Week. Thank you to this team for also planning and distributing a thoughtful gift to all of of our teachers ahead of parent-teacher conferences this week. Our...
![Parents Council Thank You Corner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698256257/ramaz/qgq1fgtu5is88in4wvqm/MachaneRamaz.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698256257/ramaz/qgq1fgtu5is88in4wvqm/MachaneRamaz.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698256257/ramaz/qgq1fgtu5is88in4wvqm/MachaneRamaz.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698256257/ramaz/qgq1fgtu5is88in4wvqm/MachaneRamaz.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698256257/ramaz/qgq1fgtu5is88in4wvqm/MachaneRamaz.jpg","width":1344}])
Many thanks to Zach and Rina Kestenbaum for hosting the Ninth Grade Social this past Motzei Shabbat. The Parents Council very much appreciates their hospitality. The event had a great showing of parents and it was comforting to gather together during these hazardous times for Israel.
Many thanks to the superb team of Parent Council leaders who planned another extremely successful Machane Ramaz last Wednesday. They were able to raise $18,000 to send to Israel bringing, the Machane total to $36,000!...
![Over 120 Mothers Joined Together for Natan Challah Segula]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698862315/ramaz/xrpkuarsg7tvhgut0hs0/NatanChallahSegulah.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698862315/ramaz/xrpkuarsg7tvhgut0hs0/NatanChallahSegulah.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698862315/ramaz/xrpkuarsg7tvhgut0hs0/NatanChallahSegulah.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698862315/ramaz/xrpkuarsg7tvhgut0hs0/NatanChallahSegulah.jpg","width":832}])
The Natan Challah Segula was a huge hit! Over 120 Ramaz mothers gathered for the challah bake, and left feeling uplifted at a time of great need. The event began with a beautiful dvar torah that led into a Kumzitz, in which participants sang many songs connected to Israel and the oneness of the Jewish people. The event continued with the spiritually moving experience of separating challah for burning, and of each person...
![Thank You For An Amazing Sukkot Dinner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696449693/ramaz/hbebbctpqrfnmhmqbmwc/PCSukkotDinner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696449693/ramaz/hbebbctpqrfnmhmqbmwc/PCSukkotDinner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696449693/ramaz/hbebbctpqrfnmhmqbmwc/PCSukkotDinner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696449693/ramaz/hbebbctpqrfnmhmqbmwc/PCSukkotDinner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696449693/ramaz/hbebbctpqrfnmhmqbmwc/PCSukkotDinner.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696449693/ramaz/hbebbctpqrfnmhmqbmwc/PCSukkotDinner.jpg","width":2200}])
The Parents Council Sukkot Dinner was an evening to remember, with a gorgeous sukkah, wonderful weather, delicious food, great company, and even an exciting Bingo game announced by Rabbi Eisenberg! Thank you for everyone who joined us and made it such a huge success.
![Parent Council Thank Yous]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667223868/ramaz/o39w6m4mqlwl7zm15rus/pcthankyoushike.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1667223868/ramaz/o39w6m4mqlwl7zm15rus/pcthankyoushike.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1667223868/ramaz/o39w6m4mqlwl7zm15rus/pcthankyoushike.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667223868/ramaz/o39w6m4mqlwl7zm15rus/pcthankyoushike.jpg","width":900}])
![Save The Date: Nursery Seudat Shlishit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664386042/ramaz/hedpmjcfx701crauwgdv/nurseryseudatshlishit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664386042/ramaz/hedpmjcfx701crauwgdv/nurseryseudatshlishit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1664386042/ramaz/hedpmjcfx701crauwgdv/nurseryseudatshlishit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1664386042/ramaz/hedpmjcfx701crauwgdv/nurseryseudatshlishit.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1664386042/ramaz/hedpmjcfx701crauwgdv/nurseryseudatshlishit.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1664386042/ramaz/hedpmjcfx701crauwgdv/nurseryseudatshlishit.jpg","width":2200}])
![Thank You To Our Sponsors For Family Funday!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663786866/ramaz/q3p928l3vvb1pwtorwjs/famfunday2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663786866/ramaz/q3p928l3vvb1pwtorwjs/famfunday2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663786866/ramaz/q3p928l3vvb1pwtorwjs/famfunday2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663786866/ramaz/q3p928l3vvb1pwtorwjs/famfunday2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663786866/ramaz/q3p928l3vvb1pwtorwjs/famfunday2.jpg","width":1600}])
Parents Council would like to recognize and thank all of our sponsors for Family Fun Day:
Michele and Shir Abramov, Raquela and Avi Adelsberg, Tara and Seth Ahdoot, Rachel and Barry Akrongold...
On Monday morning, September 12, the Ramaz Parents Council (PC) welcomed a record number of parents from all divisions at their annual Volunteer Breakfast. Parents enjoyed a gourmet buffet while catching up with old friends and meeting new faces. Head of School Jonathan Cannon and Head of Nursery-8 Ruth Gafni welcomed everyone and expressed their appreciation for PC and all parent volunteers. Lisa Cohen, PC President, encouraged all in attendance to sign up to help with upcoming events. If you missed this event but would still like to volunteer, please visit Ramaz.org/parentwelcome.