Our friends told us about Gesher Yehuda a few years ago. It wasnt until we decided to host the bake sale at our home that we went for a tour of the school and saw how amazing it really is! For the children of our community who need specialized education, Gesher Yehuda is an oasis in a desert. For a child to be able to go to a school where they receive the support they need in an environment in which they can thrive is a valuable resource for both community parents and their children. The Jewish and secular education along with a personalized caring environment created by the staff, helps these children grow up to be leaders and successful members of our community and most importantly, well rounded adults. It is truly an organization that should be recognized for its continuing commitment to the welfare of our children, said Micki Horovits, as Ayal agreed wholeheartedly.
Gesher Yehuda was started by Claudie and Jack Setton over 20 years ago. The school serves the needs of students with various learning challenges and helps them gain self-esteem and confidence.
The bake sale brings many community members together to help raise the funds that are necessary for a school with such a large operating budget.
At the bake sale guests were treated to a cooking demonstration from Poopa Dweck. She displayed her culinary talents by making samboosak and several other Syrian pastries using the same type of dough.
Many other community vendors generously donated their delicious products to be sold. Thank you to Robin Dweck, Karen Tawil, Esther Sabbagh, Rachel Ashkenazi, Iris Shalom, Allison Esses, Evelyn Rahmey, Sally Mishan, Grace Benun, Emily Massry, Carina Dweck and Julie Maleh. Thank you to Flowers by Marzan.
Gesher Yehuda would like to thank their hosts Micki and Ayal Horovits and the event chair people and volunteers: Annie Abadi, Grace Benun, Eliane Chattah, Rebecca Maleh, Shirley Mansour, Merrill Mishaan, Susan Salame, Margie Sarway, Claudie Setton, Marjorie Sitt, Frieda Tawil and Pauline Wahba, without their creativity and determination the afternoon would not have been possible. Thank you to Morris Gindi for supplying the pictures.
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Randi Shomer is a mother of four children, a community member, and a freelance writer.
