DRS honors seniors for exemplary acts of chessed

This past Sunday, DRS held its seventh annual Nidivei Lev Service Society Induction Ceremony, recognizing DRS students who have shown exemplary service to their community and school through extraordinary acts of chessed and kindness.

The ceremony, attended by the entire student body, as well as faculty and parent, honored members of the senior class who have served their school and larger community with great distinction. The students were presented their awards by the directors and founders of many of the organizations that were the beneficiaries of their chessed.

The following students were recognized for their contributions:

Dovi Schlossberg was honored for his work setting up and stocking the Far Rockaway Food Bank which allows those less fortunate to have food and snacks to eat on a daily basis.

Justin Weiss and Hudi Aronovitz were applauded for their steadfast commitment to Chabad’s Friendship Circle program.

Chaverim of the Five Towns acknowledged the hard work that Avi Bulka offers to their program.

Mayer Edelman and Chaim Alper were mentioned for their work in publishing DRS’s weekly Torah publication, the D’Varim HaYozim Min HaLev. 

Yaakov Schreier was commended for serving as a big brother, offering much needed guidance to a child in the community.

Yachad awarded Sammy Bernstein for his many years of commitment on behalf of their organization.

Lev Leytzan, a medical clowning program, lauded the dedication of Akiva Fink.

KULANU presented an award to Jonathan Crane for his volunteer work.

Bnei Akiva celebrated the accomplishments of Daniel Rosenthal and Jeremy Weiss.

Ohel Beis Ezra was honored to give an award to Akiva Thalheim for his commitment. 

Yehuda Shetrit’s work at the South Nassau Hospital was recognized.

Andy Ebbin’s devotion to the Kingsway Jewish Center was commended.

DRS Menahel Rabbi Kaminetsky began the program by thanking DRS Director of Student Activities, Rabbi Eli Brazil, who coordinates all of the chessed activities in DRS.

Rabbi Brazil noted that “this program is important not only because it gives recognition to those have who have devoted their energy to helping others, but it also serves as an inspiration for our younger students to hopefully follow in the footsteps of these student leaders in giving back to the community.”