Siddur presentation at UHI

The first-grade students at United Hebrew Institute each received their own Siddur (prayer book) at a special presentation in the auditorium of the Jewish Community Center. The event marked the attainment of sufficient proficiency in their studies of the Hebrew language and davening (saying prayers). Each year, the Siddurim are presented as a gift from Attorney and Mrs. Larry Keiser in memory of their son, Jonathan. Tthe children presented a program about friendship and were addressed by Rabbi Raphael Nemetsky, principal. First row, from left: Bayla Griver, daughter of Dr. Avner and Maria Griver; Anna Elliott, daughter of Edward and Cindy Elliott; Lia Stone, daughter of Jodi Edley; Gianna Lehner, daughter of Sandra Osorio; and Juliana Good, daughter of Jeanette Good. Second row: Sandra Z. Himelstein, administrator of UHI; Sophie Pernikoff, first-grade teacher.