Editorial 2nd July 2020
Dear Hasmonean Community,
We did it! We have exceeded our £1.6m target!
On behalf of everyone at Hasmonean, thank you so much, so much.
The collective power of the Hasmonean community never ceases to amaze, a power that is in its achdut. To witness the tremendous vision, skill and conviction within our Fundraising Committee, composed mainly of governors, trustees and parents, utterly focussed on safeguarding this amazing institution, is truly humbling. We are so grateful to all of the parents, staff, students, alumni, governors and trustees who played their part in this communal effort.
Our families, communities and alumni have risen to support us in our time of need. They have demonstrated the value that they put on a good education and the trust that they have in Hasmonean to deliver. We stand in awe of their kindness and support, give thanks that we can continue to provide for our children’s futures, and pray that we will now move from strength to strength, offering every child what they need to grow to become inspired and upstanding members of Am Yisrael.
Our sincere thanks to the matched funders, the pillars of the Hasmonean community:
Simon and Louise Abraham
Families Goldberg
Sharon and Daniel Green
Investream Charitable Trust
Shuli and Feigy Lerner
Family Noé
Katie and Ben Shooter
and those who wish to remain anonymous
Our deep thanks to the core Fundraising Committee who are governors/ Trustees or Members of the MAT:
Mrs Jacqueline Benjamin – co-leader of last year’s campaign and lynchpin of this campaign
Mr Steven Blumgart – tireless supporter and preserver of all that is precious about Hasmonean
Mr Jonny Feinmesser – co-leader of last year’s campaign and lynchpin of this campaign
Mr Daniel Green – tireless supporter and preserver of all that is precious about Hasmonean
Mr Yossi Halberstadt – tireless campaigner for Hasmonean
Mr Maurice Klajman – tireless campaigner for Hasmonean
Mr Daniel Lyons – media strategist and tireless supporter of the schools
Mr Ben Shooter – Chair of The Fundraising Committee who has now raised an incredible £7.3m for Hasmonean
Our sincere thanks to parents, staff and alumni:
Mrs Jodi Benaim – Preserve What’s Precious Campaign Chairperson who has worked tirelessly on this campaign
Mrs Julie Goldberg – new member of the committee who has who has given so much for this cause
Mrs Miriam Landau – new member of the committee who has who has given so much for this cause
Mr Joshua Lyons – media strategist
Mrs Dawn Murray – our tireless and wonderful co-ordinator upon whom we all depend
… and the whole team including Mr Yiannis Oskis and Mrs Harris Ellis who helped behind the scenes.
Our heartfelt thanks to all of the ambassadors, team leaders and donors. Without your energy, enthusiasm, commitment, none of this would have been possible.
Our genuine and long-lasting thanks to:
Our Elector Rabbonim Rabbi Greenberg and Rabbi Bixenspanner and to all the communal rabbonim who supported our campaign.
Special thanks to:
Rabbi Greenebrg, Rabbi Zobin and Mr and Mrs Kanzen who spoke at our launch event.
Together, we have preserved what is precious.
With sincere, deep and heartfelt thanks to all,
Gary Swabel – Chair, Hasmonean MA
Andrew McClusky – CEO, Hasmonean MAT
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Reminder
This is a reminder that next Thursday, 9th July is a Fast Day and school will finish for all students at lunchtime.