Lev Jewish Academy dedicated in Lawrence, Mayor presents proclamation to Leviev Foundation
The school, formerly Brandeis Hebrew Academy, marked a new partnership with the Leviev Foundation and JIQ Schools.
Lev Jewish Academy, formerly known as Brandeis Hebrew Academy and The Brandeis School, held its official dedication ceremony in the Village of Lawrence on Thursday, October 15, according to 5 Towns Central. The school was established in 1930, and the event was described as the start of a new chapter and a strategic partnership with the Leviev Foundation and JIQ Schools.
Mayor Samuel Nahmias presented a formal proclamation to philanthropists Lev Leviev and Olga Leviev, recognizing the Leviev Foundation for its philanthropy and its support of Jewish education in the village. Mayor Nahmias said the foundation's partnership has been vital to keeping the school a thriving educational anchor in Lawrence. Trustee Shlomo Gottesman also attended.
Attendees included Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, State Senator Patricia Canzoneri Fitzpatrick, Assemblyman Ari Brown, Rabbi Baruch Babaev and Rabbi Shmaya Krinsky, who took part in the ribbon cutting and campus tour. Speeches were given by Lev Leviev, Chagit Sofiev Leviev, president of the school, Batya Zvulunov of JIQ Schools and Raz Levin, head of school. Rabbi Simon Taylor was emcee.