Graduating Class of 2008

Upon her return from Tomer Devorah Seminary in Jerusalem, Shifra Albert-Andelman attended Touro College in Manhattan, NY, where she received her B.A. in psychology. She currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.

Tova (Simenowitz) Brody is a full-time mom, part-time bookkeeper and part-time manager at AdinaB Salon. She lives in Baltimore, MD, with her husband, Don, and two children, Toby and Tillie.

After attending Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim and the Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women, Sophie Felder went to Yeshiva University, where she graduated with a B.S. in political science and economics. Sophie is engaged to Evan Pelz. She currently works for the Israeli Embassy.

Upon her return from Peninim Seminary in Jerusalem, Shifra Isaacs attended Rutgers University, where she graduated with a degree in psychology, with a specialization in neuropsychology and criminology. Shifra currently works as an EMT at Empire Ambulance. She lives in Passaic, NJ.

Miriam (Diamond) Lipsky attended Beth Jacob Jerusalem Seminary. She then received her B.S. in business administration, with a specialization in accounting, from University of Baltimore. She then passed the CPA examinations and is currently employed by Cooper & Lehmann as a tax accountant. Miriam lives in Baltimore, MD, with her husband and three children.

After attending Tomer Devorah Seminary in Jerusalem, Atara (Kaufman) Paris received her B.S. in digital multimedia design from Lander College for Women at Touro College. She then worked as a web developer at FXCM and freelanced as a graphic designer. Atara currently works as the print designer at Jewish National Fund. Atara and her husband, Sam, live in Queens, NY.

Elky Schuff attended Neve Yerushalayim Seminary in Jerusalem. She works full-time as a caseworker for developmentally disabled adults at Hamaspik in Monroe, NY, and as a caseworker for Yedei Chesed in Monsey, NY, where she currently resides.

Devorah (Maldonado) Simon is completing her B.A. in behavioral science at Bellevue University. She is the owner of a day care center. Devorah lives in Monsey, NY, with her husband and two children.

Sarah Renah Spilman received her A.A.S. from Touro College and her B.S.N. from Thomas Edison State College. She has been working as a public health registered nurse at Refuah Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Spring Valley, NY, for the past three years.

Upon her return from Peninim Seminary in Jerusalem, Toby (Haldorsen) Sragg received her ophthalmic technician certificate from Georgetown University. She is currently employed as an ophthalmic technician at Champlain Ophthalmology. Toby and her husband live in Silver Spring, MD.

After attending Peninim Seminary in Jerusalem, Shira (Hassan) Steinberg became employed as a make-up artist and as a real estate agent. Shira lives in Monsey, NY, with her husband and two children.

Upon returning from Michlalah Seminary in Jerusalem, Sarah (Shafner) Yevick attended Yeshiva University, receiving her B.A. in biology. Sarah was recently married, and she and her husband live in New York City.

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