Houses
Bader-Ginsburg House
Named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933–2020), an American lawyer and judge who served on the Supreme Court of the United States. She was the first Jewish woman to sit on the Court and one of the most influential legal figures of her generation.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg grew up in New York as the daughter of Jewish immigrants and faced significant barriers because she was a woman at a time when the legal profession was overwhelmingly male. Through determination and exceptional ability, she became a powerful advocate for fairness and equality under the law, helping to challenge discrimination and promote justice for all.
Bader-Ginsburg House represents perseverance, fairness, and the courage to stand up for what is right — even when it is difficult.
Ramon House
Named after Ilan Ramon (1954–2003), Israel’s first astronaut and a highly respected fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force.
Born to Holocaust-survivor parents, Ilan Ramon grew up in Israel and served his country with distinction before being selected for a NASA space mission. In 2003, he became the first Israeli to travel into space, proudly representing Israel and the Jewish people. While in orbit, he observed Jewish traditions, including keeping kosher and marking Shabbat, showing that identity and excellence can go hand in hand.
Ramon House stands for ambition, bravery, pride in Jewish identity, and the belief that with hard work, even the highest goals are within reach.
Sacks House
Named after Jonathan Sacks (1948–2020), who served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth from 1991 to 2013 and was one of the most respected moral and intellectual leaders of modern times.
Rabbi Sacks was a philosopher, teacher, and bestselling author whose ideas reached far beyond the Jewish community. He believed passionately in the power of education, ethical leadership, and contributing positively to wider society. His wisdom was sought by world leaders, and he was knighted for his services to community life and interfaith understanding.
Sacks House reflects a commitment to learning, leadership, responsibility, and using knowledge to make the world a better place.
Szenes House
Named after Hannah Szenes (1921–1944), a Jewish poet and wartime heroine.
Born in Hungary, Hannah Szenes emigrated to what was then the British Mandate of Palestine as a young woman. During the Second World War, she volunteered for a dangerous mission with the British Special Operations Executive to help resist the Nazis and support endangered Jewish communities in Europe. She was captured, imprisoned, and executed at the age of 23, but never betrayed her mission.
Remembered both for her bravery and her poetry, Szenes House represents courage, loyalty, compassion, and the power of standing by one’s values even in the most challenging circumstances.
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