The Arnold Zar-Kessler Outstanding Alumni Award

Each year, we honor one exceptional alum who lives out Schechter’s values through leadership, service, or impact in their field. Established in 2014 to honor former Head of School Arnold Zar-Kessler, the award recognizes professional, academic, or volunteer excellence, and a commitment to creating a better world.

The award recipient is invited to speak with current students each spring—connecting past, present, and future Schechter voices.

Mazal Tov to this year’s winner, Ben Kasdan ‘06 who is recognized for his work in public health. He is currently serving in Kyiv, Ukraine as an HIV advisor for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients

Sharon Bohnen Goldstein ’86 • Jessica Fein ’82 • Jessica Gray ’96 • Rachel Chiel Katz ’97 • Miriam Tuchman ’80 • Noah Phillips ’92 • Rahel Berkovits ’83 • Jackie Schon ’99