b'them where they were. Seven years later, we have made good on all that we promised to do, and the Jewish world has taken note. We have increased our student population sevenfold and still have a long waiting list. We have seen tremendous progress in students reading and math scores. Our eighth grade graduates are earning rave reviews at a diverse array of Jewish and secular high schools. We frequently hear from other Jewish day schools throughout the country who want to replicate our formula. And so it is clear: The Shefa School must continue to grow. In order to make this possible, we launched Sowing the Seeds of Abundance: A Capital Campaign for The Shefa School. The campaign will allow us to achieve four significant goals: to serve more students; to offer a more robust experience by enhancing our physical space; to formally establish the Shefa Center, a teaching lab for Jewish special educators and administrators; and to create an endowment to ensure our abundant future. We have found our new home! The building, which is located in the heart of Manhattan, exceeds our wildest expectations, and we are planning to begin using it in Fall of 2022. We need your support to make this possible. In helping to grow the Shefa School, you will be sowing the seeds for the next generation of Jewish learners and leaders. Please join us in celebrating their abundance! Warmest regards,ILANA RUSKAY-KIDDFounder and Head of School'