Gallery: Arthur J. Epstein Feted at Cohen Hillel Academy Gala

On Sunday, Aug. 19, Cohen Hillel Academy honored Arthur J. Epstein of Marblehead at a record-breaking, sold-out Gala that featured a performance of the Tony Award-winning musical Billy Elliot.

A pre-show supper reception in Mr. Epstein’s honor was held at the Hyatt Regency. Hillel’s Gala 2012 was attended by close to 600 supporters. 

Arthur J. Epstein, a life-long resident of the North Shore and one of the most respected and supportive community leaders, currently serves as Board Chair of the Cohen Hillel Academy trustees. In addition, he has contributed his time, expertise, leadership, and resources to many other institutions.

Linda Greenseid, a fellow trustee, CHA parent, and current grandparent, and a member of the 2012 Gala committee, presented Mr. Epstein with the prestigious Dr. Bennett I. Solomon Community Leadership Award for extraordinary commitment to Cohen Hillel Academy and our community, stating “From scholarships to the school’s Learning Center and countless projects in between, you have made a difference. You and Bennett Solomon shared a mission – to strengthen Jewish day school education for the children of the North Shore.”

New Head of School Noah Hartman addressed the overflowing reception crowd and noted that, “Arthur, as a mentor to me, continues to motivate and challenge us all in wonderful ways. Thanks to the unprecedented support from this Gala, we are earmarking a significant portion of the proceeds toward recruiting, hiring, and retaining the finest educators in the world to ensure that our teachers are curious, passionate about continuing to learn, and constantly improving their practice.”

Doug Finn, from the Cohen Hillel Academy class of 2001, affirmed that “…my teachers lifted me up. The individual attention that I received at Hillel is without a doubt the major reason I can stand here before you as a Landmark High School Valedictorian, a University of Denver graduate and recipient of the university’s most outstanding senior student award, as well as the Pioneer award, my college’s highest senior honor. Hillel showed me what it means to be a Jew and I carry with me a great pride in being Jewish.”

The Hillel Gala was created 24 years ago and serves as the major fundraising event for the school.

About Cohen Hillel Academy

Cohen Hillel Academy is a K-8 independent day school located on Boston’s North Shore that creates critical thinkers though an academically challenging program founded in Jewish principles and teachings.