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JANUARY 17, 2012
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 4
THE DESSERT RECEPTION
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FOR
‫ כ״ב טבת תשע״ב‬
Reading Day
January 18
School Pictures
Midterms
January 19
Rosh Chodesh Adar February 23&24
Winter Break
January 30
Taanis Esther
March 7
School Resumes
February 6
Purim
March 8
Grade 8 Visiting Day February 6&7
February 14
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The DESSERT RECEPTION FOR WOMEN & GIRLS was an
enjoyable evening that included savoury soup, delicious
desserts, terrific trivia, and a captivating choir. We would
like to express a sincere thank you to: Mr. Neil Mikhailov for
all his untiring support; to the Mothers’ Association for the
beautiful décor and creative ideas; to Mr. Shmuel Stern for
all his help with the trivia; and to the entire senior class for
all their hard work. Test yourself on pages 8-9.
Though there is snow on the ground, the Senior class is
already planning their graduation trip. They continue to sell pizza
and KOSHER CITY Challahs, Challah Buns, and Sponge Cakes
every Friday. Please see the order form on page 10 for pricing
and sale dates. Challahs and cakes will be delivered directly to
Tiferes and distributed before the girls go home each Friday.
Please include payment and order form with all orders.
Our YEARBOOK editors are approaching their deadline and
they need your help. Please submit all ad orders and SEND IN
TEXT FOR PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED ADS as soon as possible to
[email protected].
This month, the senior class was interviewed by
representatives from Ateres, Darchei Binah, Michlalah,
Midreshes Shmuel, Midreshet Tehillah, P’ninim, and Tomer
Devorah.
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At the GRADE 9 MELAVE MALKA, once again held at
the home of Mr. & Mrs. Meckler, the girls played
“Candyland”-themed games, enjoyed lasagna and salad,
and heard ‫ דברי תורה‬from Rabbi Feigenbaum and
Levana Ouanounou. Thank you to the organizers, Julia
Abramov and Dassi Tessler.
The GRADE 10 MELAVE MALKA was held at the Feigenbaum
home. A game of Pictionary, delicious pizza, fries and salads, and
‫ דברי תורה‬from Rabbi Feigenbaum, Sarah Frisch-Israel, and Ruth
Muyal made for a colourful evening. Thank you to the organizers,
Reena Cohen and Atara Shields.
The GRADE 11 MELAVE MALKA heads, Miyriam
Encaoua and Rivka Perl, planned an Asian-themed
gathering, complete with Chinese food and the
signature game. The girls heard ‫ דברי תורה‬from
Rabbi Feigenbaum, Shula Diena, and Chaya
Benmergui. Thank you to Dr. & Mrs. Salmon for
hosting this enjoyable evening.
The GRADE 12 MELAVE MALKA, at the home of Mr. & Mrs.
Kleinman, was a sleepover-themed event that had the girls
dressed for bed-time and decorating pillow cases.
A
delicious lasagna dinner and ‫ דברי תורה‬from Rabbi
Feigenbaum and Chana Aquino made the night a great
success. Thank you to our organizers, Sarah Kalkstein and
Rena Shimansky.
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M RS .
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GOLDBERG spoke to our
students during a recent
Mishmeres Lunch & Learn
organized
by
Mrs.
Handelsman. Mrs. Goldberg
spoke about her life
experiences and inspired us
with her meaningful message.
Mrs. Goldberg has been
speaking to audiences
throughout the city about
promoting
‫אהבת ישראל‬
and´‫אמונה בה‬. Please daven
for the ‫ רפואה שלמה‬of
‫שרון אסתר בת שושנה‬.
This year’s CHESSED JOB
CO-ORDINATORS, Miri Morris
and Shira Spitzer, continue to
network with city organizations
to find ‫ חסד‬opportunities for
our students.
This month, Tiferes hosted
YEDIDOT, a Bais Yaakov run
program for children with
special needs. Our visitors
were treated to fun-filled
games and a Chanuka art
project.
NEED SUMMER PLANS?
Mrs. Dvora Sussman is
available to help you find
appropriate and exciting
summer programs for your
daughters. You can contact
her at (647) 458-2643.
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Our MISHEMERES program
continues to provide girls with
daily opportunities to practice
their ‫שמירת הלשון‬. The
‫ מחסום לפי‬is observed daily
at 11:00 am and girls learn
‫ הלכות לשון הרע‬every night.
Our Mishmeres
representatives, Chaya
Benmergui , Rachel Bressler,
Ayala Lerner, Levana
Ouanounou, and Chavi
Wagowsky, attended the
MISHMERES HEADS
SHABBATON in Monsey, NY,
held at the Chofetz Chaim
Heritage Foundation Building.
The girls spent Shabbos
with students from all over
North America while they
participated in activities,
‫שבת סעודות‬, and heard from
renowned speakers. Thank
you to the Lemberger and
Rabinowitz families for
hosting the girls for Shabbos.
Mishmeres also gave out
Ring Pops and Donuts as
creative reminders to refrain
from speaking ‫לשון הרע‬.
This year’s Chessed
Activities Co-ordinators,
Shoshana Beliak and Ayala
Lerner, and many of our
students joined the BIKUR
CHOLIM SUNSHINE CLUB
lunch at the home of Mrs.
Naomi Kutner.
The girls
played Chanuka Bingo with
the women and presented a
choir. Thank you to Mira
Goldstein (on flute) and Shira
Spitzer (on guitar) for their
musical entertainment.
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We’d like to thank all of our
ACTIVITY PERIOD TEACHERS
for another successful session. The girls enjoy this
weekly break from classes and the chance
to learn new skills.
The Parent-Teacher
Evening was a great success.
Parents had the opportunity to
meet our entire staff and
inquire about their daughters’
progress. If you were unable
to attend, please feel free to
contact your daughter’s
teacher by leaving a message
in the school office.
Thanks to our student
usherettes who helped direct
parents and thank you to all
who attended.
Baycrest - Chessed
Mrs. Debra Berman - Food Garnishing
Mrs. Atara (Herzig ’07) Fenig - Cooking
Mrs. Dori (Rothman ’09) Meisels - Hair Styling
Mrs. Rivky Nadoff - Baking
Mrs. Tzivi Rabinowitz - Scrapbooking
Mrs. Carrie Roth - Dance
Mrs. Nikki Sigler - Cake Decorating
Miss Tamar Weitz (’08) - Hair Accessories
The GRADE 8 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT was held this past week. Prospective parents
heard from Rabbi Feigenbaum and parent , Mr. Jay Spitzer, about what they can expect
when their daughters enter grade 9. Our student speaker this year was 11th grader
Shoshana Rosenblum. Grade 8 Student Visiting Days at Tiferes will take place on Monday,
February 6th and Tuesday, February 7th.
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Tiferes Bais Yaakov is proud of its efforts in maintaining a close ‫ קשר‬with our graduates and we
offer many opportunities for our alumnae to gather together and keep their connection to Tiferes
strong throughout the year.
RABBI FEIGENBAUM AND MISS FEIGENBAUM WILL BE IN ISRAEL, IY”H
”H, arriving early Monday
rd
th
morning, January 23 until early Sunday morning January 29 (Miss Feigenbaum is staying one
extra week). They are staying in the Primo Palace Hotel (2 Rechov Pines), right next to Midreshes
Shmuel. You can come visit at any time of day or night by appointment. Please e-mail Miss
Feigenbaum ([email protected]) to arrange an appointment. Appointments are “first come
first serve” so e-mail back quickly. All alumnae are in invited to the ALUMNAE REUNION on
Wednesday, January 25th at 7:30 p.m. in the lunchroom at Michlalah.
ALUMNAE VISITORS - It was nice to see Nirelle Revizada (‘10), Hadassa Rosen (‘10), Avigayil
Rosenberg (’10) and Adina (Cohen ’07) Spiegel this month.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you have a great idea or suggestion? Any speakers you’d like
to hear from? Be in touch - we’re here for you.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! ‫ ב״ה‬our alumnae list is ever-growing and expanding.
Please take a minute to complete the ALUMNAE CONTACT FORM on page 11 to help us
update our alumnae contact information. You can also call Mrs. Kleinman at
(416) 785-4044 ext. 233, send an e-mail to [email protected], or mail the form
to 85 Stormont, Toronto ON, M5N 2C3. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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SPONSOR A DAY OF LEARNING
UNIFORM GEMACH
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
A day of learning can be
sponsored in honour or in memory
of a loved one, or as a ‫רפואה שלמה‬.
Please contact our Executive
Director, Mr. Lawrence Weinberg
at (416) 785-4044 ext. 226, for
sponsorship opportunities.
The Mothers’ Association is
collecting uniform sweaters (most
recent version), blouses and
skirts. For information or pick-up,
please contact the school
(416) 785-4044 ext. 223.
Looking for way to be involved in
your daughter’s school? We have
just the job for you! We’re
looking for volunteers to help
throughout the year. For
information, please contact our
Executive Director, Mr. Lawrence
Weinberg (416) 785-4044, ext. 226.
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‫מזל טוב‬
* To Sarah (Zynoberg ’05) and Danny Farkas
on the birth of their son, Yehuda Zisheh.
* To Chumy Nachumson (’11) and Chaim Herman
on their recent engagement.
‫יישר כח‬
*To Members of the Class of 2012
who have already been accepted
to the seminaries of their choice.
* To Pessie (Iczkovitz ’07) and Yitzy Lubin
on the birth of their daughter.

To Devorah (Libman ’07) and Michael Kurin
on the birth of their daughter, Hadassa Leah.

To Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Doris Bistricer
on the wedding of their son.
Mrs. Bistricer teaches Navi at Tiferes.
* To Mr. & Mrs. Neil & Judy Bellchamber
on the birth of their granddaughter.
Mrs. Bellchamber teaches Calculus and Functions at Tiferes.
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[email protected]
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Tiferes Timeline
It’s almost Tiferes’ Bas (or Bat) Mitzvah. How much do you know about our school?
Circle the year during which each of the following pairs of events happened.
Tiferes History
1.
Contemporaneous World History
The School relocates
from 3101 Bathurst
St. to 85 Stormont
Ave.
The Burj Dubai surpasses the Toronto CN Tower
as the world tallest free standing structure.
Mrs. Kleinman joins the
Tiferes Staff.
Two hijacked American airliners fly into the twin
towers of the World Trade Center in New York.
Tiferes has 2 classes
for each grade.
Chilean miners are rescued after being trapped
for 69 days in a mining accident.
The smallest class
graduates from Tiferes.
Winter Olympics are held in Torino, Italy.
Retreat is held at Camp
Couchiching for the
first time.
The first entrance
interview is conducted
at the Feigenbaum home.
Over 200, 000 people die following Asian
earthquake and tsunamis.
The school’s first
production, “Perfectly
Imperfect,” is
performed.
Hurricane Katrina devastates parts of the United
States.
The first Alumna
becomes a member of
the Tiferes staff.
32 people are killed in the Virginia Tech massacre.
9.
Tiferes’ largest class
enters grade 9.
The death toll of H1N1 influenza continued to
increase worldwide, reaching at least 11,516.
10.
The first “Wednesday
Meeting” is held.
America and most parts of Canada experience a
massive blackout which lasts for 29 hours.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Republican candidate Texas Governor George W.
Bush defeats Democratic Vice President Al Gore in
the closest election in history.
Answers: 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. B
2.
Year
A) 2005
B) 2006
C) 2007
D) 2008
A) 2000
B) 2001
C) 2002
D) 2003
A) 2007
B) 2008
C) 2009
D) 2010
A) 2006
B) 2007
C) 2008
D) 2009
A) 2002
B) 2003
C) 2004
D) 2005
A) 2000
B) 2001
C) 2002
D) 2003
A) 2004
B) 2005
C) 2006
D) 2007
A) 2007
B) 2008
C) 2009
D) 2010
A) 2008
B) 2009
C) 2010
A) 2001
D) 2011
B) 2003
C) 2004
D) 2005
Answers: 1. All have a birthday on the 22nd 2. All served as Play Heads 3. Both parents are
doctors 4. All have twins 5. All have a sister currently at TBY 6. All have a father named David
7. All have a family member who went to TBY 8. All were in Ulpana when Rabbi Feigenbaum was there
7
8
5
4
6
2
1
3
Can you figure out what the four people pictured have in common?
Consistent Commonalities
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Challah and Sponge Cake Order Form
Name: _______________
Grade:_____
Prices: Large Challah - $3.50
Challah Buns (6 pack) - $4.00
Sponge Cake - $11.00
Month of
February
Large Challah
Challah
Buns
Sponge Cake
Total
Price
Fri. Feb. 10
Fri. Feb. 17
Fri. Feb. 24
Total Cost: $____
Order Deadline: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Please make checks payable to
Tiferes Bais Yaakov Fundraising.
Challahs are from Kosher City
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Name: ________________________
Graduating Year: ________
Seminary Attended: ____________________
University/ College Attended _______________________________
Current E-mail Address: ____________________
Current Mailing Address:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Husband’s Name _______________________________
Children’s Names and Ages ______________________________
Comments? Suggestions? We’d love to hear feedback from our alumnae.
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