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The Brandeis School celebrates the formal opening of its new playground with a special dedication ceremony honoring the memory of the Fogel Family from Itamar, Israel.
in Lawrence last week unveiled its new, 5,000 square foot, state-of-the-art playground, which includes a fitness center and gaga pit (gaga is a game similar to dodgeball that originated in Israel).
The celebration also honored the memory of Rabbi Udi Fogel, his wife Ruth, and their three children, whose lives were tragically cut short this past March in Itamar, Israel. One of two benches overlooking the playground, both donated by the Kogan family, who are parents of students at the school, was dedicated to the family.
The second bench was named in honor of Martin Kogan (grandfather of Marti, Max, Leah, Abigail and Benjamin Kogan) and Moe D. Karash, late husband of Dr. Mildred David. Dr. David was the Principal of The Brandeis School for many years before retiring last June.
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Local rabbis and community leaders were also on hand.
