Volume 1 Issue 7.pub - Tiferes Bais Yaakov

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MARCH 19, 2010
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 7
“CAUGHT--IN THE WEB”
A talk given by Mr.
Phil
Rosenthal
regarding “Protecting
Your Children and
Yourselves on the
Internet & Cell Phone”
provided
important
and timely information for parents,
students and all who were in
attendance. His captivating message
offered practical tips for both
students and parents for
safeguarding our privacy while
accessing the digital world.
In a beautiful display of
achdus, Tiferes joined staff and
students from Bnos Bais
Yaakov and Bais Yaakov High
School to hear words of Torah
and Bracha from the SKVER
REBBETZIN.
The Rebbetzin
spoke about the zchus we have
to be children of Hashem and
she explained that we need to
take pride in our Yiddishkeit by
dressing, speaking and acting
as Bnos Melech. After the talk,
girls had the chance to say
hello and receive divrei bracha
from this special woman.
Phil Rosenthal is an internationally
known and sought after expert in the
area of Internet safety and protecting
our homes, schools, kids, and
ourselves from the dangers of
Cyberspace. He has spoken to
parents and students around the The school trip to
globe and is one of the main New
Jersey
to
resources the Gedolim and Poskim commemorate the
turn to regarding these difficult 75TH YAHRTZEIT of
technical issues.
SARAH SCHENIRER,
has
been
The talk was organized in ‫ע״ה‬
conjunction
with
Eitz
Chaim, postponed until May
4th.
Yeshivas Darchei Torah & Tiferes.
‫ד׳ ניסן תש״ע‬
In a PRE-PESACH YOM IYUN,
organized by Mrs. Shira Lipner, we
were honoured to hear from four
amazing speakers.
Mrs. Chana Goldstein discussed
different forms of enslavement,
physical, emotional and spiritual, and
taught us about the dangers of being
enslaved to the physical attributes of
this world.
Rabbi Aaron Greenberg
addressed the question of the ‫חכם‬
and how the answer given to him
teaches that the essence of Torah is
a combination of the ‫ הלכות‬relating to
what we do and the meaning behind
them.
Mrs. Devorah Kaplan examined
the concept of slavery and how, in
order to be truly free, ‫ בני ישראל‬needed
to regain their personal feeling of
pride in themselves.
Mrs. Racheli Rudner relayed that
were ‫ זוכה‬to be redeemed
‫ בזכות נשים צדקניות‬- specifically because
we did not change our Jewish names,
or our language, we did not reveal
secrets (‫ )מגלה סוד‬and we were not
‫ – פורצי ערוה‬we did not intermarry.
we
Comments? Ideas?
Calendar Corner
Tell Us What You Think
Have some Nachas News?
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March 22
April 16
May 28
June 16
Pesach Break Begins
Friday 1:10 Dismissal Begins
Retreat
Last Day of School
TBY 10th Anniversary Expansion Dinner
April 8
April 27
June 8
August 31
Grade 10 Literacy Test
Grade 11 Safa Literacy Test
Exams
First Day of School
Monday, May 10, 2010
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As usual, the SCHOOL PURIM
PARTY was a fun-filled and creative
endeavour organized by our Purim
Party Heads, Fraidy, Rebecca
Goldreich, Leah Hytman and
Nechama Perl. The Candylandthemed party included Teacher and
Class skits, hilarious and inventive
costumes, Rabbi Feigenbaum’s
annual poem and of course, loads
of candy.
Our Mishmeres representatives,
Atara Reiter, Chana Ohayon,
Elisheva Starr, Shira Spitzer, &
Zahava Cohen, continue to add
programs to our day to help protect
our speech. Their newest initiative
is the monthly LUNCH & LEARN. A
completely optional program which
has already attracted more than 50
students, the meeting consists of a
video and follow-up discussion of
ideas to help improve our Shmiras
Halashon.
The ongoing daily MACHSOM L’FI
can be dedicated to the memory of
a loved one or for a ‫רפואה שלמה‬.
Postcards will be mailed over the
Pesach break as a reminder.
Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Joe
Elmaleh, parents of Mimi in grade
11 and Adina in grade 9, who
generously sponsored the ROSH
CHODESH NISSAN TREATS which the
girls enjoyed after davening. The
Elmalehs wish a chag kasher
v’sameach to all.
The TBY CLOTHING SWAP ,
organized by Adina Shahin and
Sarah Encaoua, with help from Mrs.
Sussman, was a huge success.
Girls had a great time shopping in
each others’ closets and are looking
forward to wearing their “new”
clothes for Yom Tov.
Arranged by our Activites Head,
Sarah Dyman, the BIG AND LITTLE
SISTER ONEG was a huge success.
Over a hundred girls gathered to
enjoy singing, eating, and
socializing. Joined later by girls
from Bais Chomesh, the oneg
continued with a dvar Torah written
by STEFANIE GLOWINSKY and more
singing.
Mrs. Sonya Budd and Miss Rinat
Stern visited our grade 9 Class to
introduce the ZAREINU MOVEATHON
DESIGN-A-TOY PROJECT.
The
project’s objective is to educate
students about children with
special needs and increase their
sensitivity. Toys created will be
presented to judges from a
recognized toy manufacturer at the
Moveathon and the winning toy will
be tested and used by Zareinu
staff.
Did you hear about the newest
Tiferes trend: THE POTATO KUGEL
CLUB. Every Tuesday at lunch,
members gather to learn a
halacha from the Chofetz Chaim’s
Lesson a Day and of course, eat
kugel! Thanks to Miriam Stoll,
Leora Walfish, Leah Deverett and
Rachel Bressler for this new
initiative. Thank you to the Stoll
family for sponsoring the first
meeting of the club.
SUMMER PLANS?
Mrs. Dvora Sussman is working to
find appropriate and exciting
summer programs for our girls.
Please contact her for more
information. (647) 458-2643 or
[email protected].
ATTENTION ARTISTS
We’re looking for contributions of
original art. Your work may be
included as part of the silent auction
at Tiferes Bais Yaakov's fundraising
dinner on May 10th. For more
information, please call Mrs. Train
( 4 1 6 )
4 8 4 - 9 1 6 7
o r
[email protected].
SPONSOR A DAY OF LEARNING
A day of learning can be
sponsored in honour or in memory
of a loved one, or as a refuah
shleima.
Please contact our
Executive Director, Mr. Lawrence
Weinberg at (416) 785-4044 ext.
226, for sponsorship opportunities.
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Our YEARBOOK EDIITORS have submitted the yearbook for print! A huge ‫ יישר כח‬to
Mindy Marder and Shira Morris for the creativity, dedication and hours it took to
accomplish this impressive task. Thank you to everyone who helped to ensure a timely
submission. Stay tuned for the yearbook sale in early June.
SAVE THE DATE
DATE: An EVENING FOR WOMEN is being arranged by our seniors for May
23rd, 2010. Women of the community are invited to attend a dessert reception and enjoy words of
Torah, yummy desserts and our beautiful choir.
Our Purim Carnival was filled with
fun games, yummy treats and great
prizes. Thank you to all our Tiferes
volunteers for helping to make this day
such a great success.
The WEEKLY ALUMNI SHIUR , held every Thursday at 8:30, continues to bring together alumni from all
graduating years for an inspirational pre-Shabbos talk. Rebbetzin Rifky Karfunkel spoke about how lucky we are
to have had the opportunity to serve Hashem and understand our ‫ תפקיד‬in this world. Rabbi Dovid Appelrouth
gave an inspiring talk about the cyclical structure of the Jewish calendar and explained how our ‫ ימים טובים‬are not
just commemorations of a historical date but rather a chance to re-experience the ‫ כוחות‬of these days. Rabbi
Feigenbaum spoke about the what ‫ בני ישראל‬really meant when they said it was better for them in ‫ מצרים‬and how
the name “‫”פסח‬connects to this explanation.
We’ve welcomed many ALUMNI VISITORS over the last few weeks—it was
nice to see Leora Berenblut (‘08), Melanie Deverett (‘07), Chagit Feldman (‘08),
Gitty Greenwood (‘08), Yardena Keslassy (‘08), Adina Klein (‘05), Sara Kurtz
(‘09), Shira Kurtz (‘09), Shayna Lauterpacht (‘09), Chaya Roth (‘09), Dori
Rothman (‘09) Shira Sheilds (‘08), Shevy Spiegel (‘09), Atara Suchall (‘09),
Elisheva Vale (’09) and Leeba Weiss (’09).
It’s not clear if every single girl from Tiferes’ 10 years attended graduate and
former staff member Ita Spitzer’s wedding but it was close. Mazel tov to our
much missed former Student Activities Co-ordinater and dedicated alumni shiur
attendee.
Our Chessed Committee is starting a UNIFORM GEMACH. If you still have any
parts of your uniform, we would be happy to take them off your hands and have them available for current
students. All sweaters (most recent version), blouses and skirts are needed. For information or pick-up, please
contact Daniella Philips or Avigayil Rosenberg (416) 939-6421.
‫ ב״ה‬our alumni list is ever-growing and expanding. In an effort to maintain contact with our graduates, we
are still busy updating our ALUMNI CONTACT LIST. Please call Mrs. Kleinman at (416) 785-4044 ext. 233, or send
an e-mail to [email protected] to submit your contact information. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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This Sunday, March 21st
1:00-3:00 PM
85 Stormont Ave.
For ages 3-6
$10/child or $30/group of 4
to RSVP
Contact Dina, Hindy or Kayla
416 785 4044
[email protected]
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‫מזל טוב‬
‫יישר כח‬
* To our very own Student Activities Co-ordinator
Chaviva Posner (’07) and Yumi Javasky
on their recent enagagement.
* To Miriam Herman (‘09) and
Leeba Weiss (‘09) upon their
acceptance to Stern College..
* To our former Student Activities Co-ordinator
Ita (Spitzer‘07) and Aaron Abramson
upon their recent marriage.
We apologize if your nachas
news was inadvertently left out.
* To Ruby weinberg (’08) and Miki Goldstein
on their recent engagemen.
Please be in touch.
We would be happy
to include you
in our upcoming issue.