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Celebrating 30 Years of Africa at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

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2025 Issues

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – A Night of Stars

Celebrating Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s 58th year, friends and family gathered on March 23rd at Fiorella’s Event Space to toast the school and raise funds at the A Night of Stars event. The festive evening was led by Co-chairs Netta and Joseph Krashin, Julie and Jeremy Krashin, and Sharon and Stuart Pase. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy educators, past and present, were honored. Partygoers enjoyed specialty cocktails, Kosher food stations, and a heartwarming program of music, videos, and testimonials.

Marla Brockman, Gabrielle Choikhit, Micah Margolies, alumnus; Janet Hurtt, and Lynda Alspaugh

Bob and Jean Zeldin, trustee and sponsorship chair

Jon Schwartzbard, trustee; with Noah Schwartzbard, student speaker

Featured in the May 3, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Brian Turner Photography

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