Chicagoland Jewish High School Changes Name

Chicagoland Jewish High School in Deerfield changed its name to Rochelle Zell Jewish High School on Thursday. The name change comes from a naming gift from the Zell Family Foundation, the school stated in a news release.

“Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Zell Family Foundation, our school is poised to meet the challenges of the future,” Tony Frank, head of school, said. “This will enable us to focus on increasing enrollment and investing in programs that enrich the lives of our students, their families, and the entire Jewish community.”

The gift is in memory of Rochelle Zell, the mother of Sam Zell. The Zell family has been actively involved in the school.

“We are proud to strengthen this vital and essential institution in our community,” said Matthew Zell, one of Rochelle Zell’s grandchildren. “The high quality of education at RZJHS provides students with exceptional college preparation, and promotes the sustainability of Jewish values for new generations. Both of these values were priorities for my grandmother.”