Mazal Tov to Rabbi Gershon Riselsheimer, Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA)’s Middle School
Rebbe and 6th Grade Advisor for receiving the Sam Kahan Distinguished Educator for
Excellence in Jewish Education award. The Sam Kahan Distinguished Educator award
perpetuates Sam Kahan’s legacy of personal commitment to Jewish education and to
strengthening Baltimore’s Jewish educational institutions. The recipient is a master Jewish
educator who serves as an inspiration to both students and peers. The OCA staff and
administration were honored, along with representatives from Jewish Educational Services, to
surprise and present Rabbi Riselsheimer with this award!
