The mood was both festive and bittersweet on Thursday evening, June 17, when close to 150 guests gathered on the athletic field of the Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy campus in Stamford to bid a fond farewell to Head of School Jackie Herman who retired at the end of June after 13 years of service. Those in attendance enjoyed live jazz, cocktails, and a side-splitting video “roast” of Mrs. Herman. Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein, who previously served as BCHA dean and is taking over as head of school, unveiled a plaque dedicating the office of the head of school in honor of Jaqueline Herman; and longtime faculty member Yospa Lieberman shared lots of laughs and warm memories. The evening wrapped up with a “paddle raise” to benefit the newly established Jacqueline Herman Excellence in Education Fund.

Main Photo: BCHA faculty member Yospa Lieberman paid a heartfelt – and often hilarious – tribute to Jackie Herman, who stood by listening, along with the new BCHA head of school, Rabbi Tzvi Bernstein, who previously served as the school’s dean.