May 7 2010 Girls

THE YBH OF PASSAIC—HILLEL
THIS WEEK:
GIRLS DIVISION
IN FOCUS
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai
23 Iyar 5770
May 7, 2010
Dvar Torah
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai
By Rabbi Shlomo Abraham
May 9
May 4
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his past week, we celebrated the holiday of Lag B’Omer, the thirty-third day of the Omer, the
period of seven weeks between Pesach and Shavuos.
During this time, 24,000 students of the great Sage, Rabbi Akiva, passed away, because they lacked proper respect for one another. This epidemic stopped on Lag B’Omer, which
became a day of celebration. Today, many people celebrate Lag B’Omer by lighting bonfires
and singing songs in honor of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, one of Rabbi Akiva’s foremost students.
How does the celebration of Lag B’Omer prepare us for the greater celebration of Shavuos, which marks the giving of the Torah? And why is Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai central to that
celebration?
In his teachings, Reb Shimon expresses the idea that we, as human beings, through
Torah, can combine our physicality with our spirituality. This combination is what makes us a
nation whose members can incorporate the holiness of the Torah into our everyday lives.
There is a famous saying, “Derech eretz kadma L’Torah.” A prerequisite to accepting
the Torah is to have derech eretz, proper manners of conduct. If we really want to accept the
Torah, we need to refine our character so that the Torah can have an effect on us.
This is why we start learning Pirkei Avos, Ethics of the Fathers, during the weeks leading up to Shavuos. Pirkei Avos teaches us how to refine our character.
Our preparation, then, for Shavuos and receiving the Torah, should be gaining this
understanding that Reb Shimon personifies, that the physical me is not all just for myself. .
When we respect one another, what we are saying is that we see in our fellow human being
more than just a physical being made of flesh and blood.
Student Dvar Torah
YBH Bike-a-Thon
General Board Meeting
May 12
Language Arts Fair
4 PM Dismissal
Yom Yerushalayim
May 18
Limudei Kodesh
Boys’ Div.-Gr. 1-8
12:30 PM Dismissal
No Sessions for Girls &
ECD
Erev Shavuos
NO SESSSIONS
M a y
SHAVUOS
19—20
May 21
9 AM Shacharis for boys
in grades 5—8.
10 AM start for boys in
grades 1—4 Division;
Dismissal at 12:15 PM
**NO SESSIONS FOR
GIRLS & ECD
May 23
Salute to Israel Parade
June 2
YBH Barnes and Noble
Book Fair
By Michla Ben-David 8G
”‫“ונתתי שלום בארץ‬
(’‫ו‬:‫)בחקתי כ’’ו‬
R
ashi says, “If there is no peace, there is nothing”.
There are two types of people in the world—people who are happy with
what they have and people are not never happy with what they have, because
they look at what they don’t have. A way to prevent this from happening is
when the person has pure and sincere love for the people that have more than
him and doesn’t envy those people. This way, he feels happy for his friend, instead of being jealous.
Therefore, the only way for people to really experience a total blessing
with what Hashem has given them is for there to be true peace among people.
This is the peace in which people feel love for one another and are happy for
their good fortune.
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YBH of Passaic—Hillel
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Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-0735
Zmanim for Passaic
Candle Lighting
7:41 PM
Krias Shema
M”A — 8:43 AM
Gra — 9:19 AM
Zman Tefilla
M”A — 10:07 AM
Gra — 10:31 AM
Shkia
8:00 PM
Motzei
Shabbos
9:00 PM
Learning From Our Leaders
(Morah Stern 6G & Mechaneches)
‫פיה פתחה בחכמה‬
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Michali Mandel (1G) asked a great question
in ‫ט’’ז‬:‫ ב‬,‫פרשת בראשית‬. She wanted to know
why the pasuk said ”‫“ויצו ה’ על האדם‬.
Leiba Joran (1G) said ‫ פרקי אבות‬on
Shabbos! She asked: “Why does it say in
Chumash, ”‫“הוא‬, when referring to a river,
and the next place it refers to a river, there is
no ”‫?“הוא‬
All the girls in ’‫ כתה ב‬recognized a word in
our new ‫ פסוק‬from the ‫ פסוק‬that we learned
the first day of school!
Elisheva Hirsch (3G) asked several questions:
“Are we allowed to eat ‫ כלאים‬even
though we can’t plant them?”
“Why would Yaakov feel better if his
mother said ”‫ “עלי קללתך‬- “On us will be your
curse”?
When we get up for morahs, secretaries, etc., when they come into the room, is
that included in the mitzvah in ‫פרשת קדושים‬,
where it states: ‫?”“מפני שיבה תקום‬
Eliana Ness, Alyssa Needle, Rosie Arochas,
Sara Demby, and Miriam Zimmerman (7G)
asked all Rashi questions on our unit of
‫פסוקים‬.
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hazal relate that, during the period between Pesach and Shavuos, the 24,000
talmidim of Rabbi Akiva perished because of
‫שלא נהגו כבוד זה לזה‬.
It is with these thoughts in mind that
we can perhaps understand the following incredible story:
Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, the Alter
from Slabodka, once asked to daven for the
Amud. To everyone’s shock, he began to
stumble over the words of Kaddish, reading
them as if he were a young child. The congregation did their best not to show any reaction
out of respect for the Rabbi.
After the Alter finished Aleinu, a Kaddish Yosom was recited from the back of the
room. The unlearned man struggled and
stumbled over the words. At once, it became
clear to all those present what had transpired.
On the way into the shul, the Alter had
seen this man and heard him practicing the
words of Kaddish, with great difficulty. So, in
order to save the man from shame, the Alter
lead the congregation, pretending to have difficulty with the words of davening. The Alter
was concerned only with making this Jew
comfortable.
May we be zoche to emulate the Alter’s sensitivity and treat each person with dignity, meriting the rebuilding of the Bais HaMikdash.
Kesser Shem Tov
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On Monday, we were privileged to hear from
Mrs. Carol Sufian and the President, Mrs. Stein,
who work for Emunah in Israel. The girls participated in a discussion and saw pictures to gain
an understanding and appreciation as to where
the money they will be giving in the Privilege
Auction will be going to. Please send in money
with your daughters so they can participate in
this special cause. Thank you to Morah Fried
for arranging and allowing us to be a part of this
campaign to raise money!
During davening, Rachel Kossin (5G) got Morah
Stern a chair upon noticing that she didn’t have
one!
Russy Hirsch (1G) was ‫ מוותר‬with a smile!
When Ima fell asleep, Lieba Joran (1G) quietly played with her brothers.
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A Message From the Mechaneches
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n the past two weeks, YBH has been abuzz with exciting and inspirational activities! The 6—8th grade girls
had the opportunity to participate in a meaningful and inspirational ‫ אהבת ישראל‬Yom Iyun. They enjoyed a
delicious breakfast and then proceeded to the four workshops which focused on different aspects of friendships
and sensitivity towards others—whether it was understanding the ‫ מכתב מאליהו‬or playing an interactive game to
internalize how to be a genuine friend.
In addition to thanking the Morahs, we want to thank Mrs. Rochel Besser for joining us and giving some
of the workshops. A special thanks goes to Mrs. Val Rubin, Mrs. Chani Karpel, and Ms. Aviva Weinraub, for
conducting the second half of our program. The girls under their guidance experienced and discussed real-life
scenarios and how they would react. The morning ended with a creative and beautiful project arranged by Mrs.
Julie Friedman. It was amazing to see the gorgeous headbands and bracelets the girls designed!
Red & orange, green & blue
Shiny yellow, purple, too
All the colors that we know
Live up in the rainbow!
On Monday, the 1st—4th grades enjoyed a post Lag B’Omer activity. As a continuation of our theme for
this month, we had a “Rainbow Scavenger Hunt”. Our 4th graders did a superb job being the captains! Each
team collected and tied the strings to form one long string. We then spread out the strings across the gym floor
to create a rainbow. We spoke again about the concept of ‫אחדות‬, and how each girl is a different “color” - has
different talents and abilities, yet we merge together to create an atmosphere of warmth and ‫אחדות‬. All the girls
displayed a tremendous amount of unity. It was nice to see the older girls helping the younger girls and working
together as a unified team. After a fun-filled hunt, the girls enjoyed their special treat, rainbow ice pops!
That isn’t all…..On Tuesday, guess what we had!?! - a stupendous BBQ! As a reward for their Yom
Ha’atzmaut presentations, the 5th – 8th graders enjoyed a delicious BBQ outdoors. Hot dogs, hamburgers,
salad, pickles and even watermelon for dessert were all part of the menu! The girls were delighted! A special
feeling of unity and warmth was tangible. The girls are to be commended for their display of ‫ אחדות‬and the
appreciation they expressed to the Morahs and staff members who arranged the BBQ.
It was a tremendous joy and nachas to watch the girls intermingle with each other in a fun and invigorating atmosphere. A special ‫ הכרת הטוב‬goes to Mrs. Val Rubin and Mrs. Joyce Davis for all their help to ensure
the success of our BBQ!!
There’s still more in store...we’ll keep you posted! (Are we having Color War!?!)
Morah Stern,
I wanted to just let you know (before I completely forget) how much Aliza enjoyed the BBQ
on Tuesday. She came home very happy and excited and reported that the day was amazing. She loved the bountiful, yummy food, the free time to spend hanging out with friends outdoors and the fact that she didn't feel that the "good time" was rushed. Thanks for all your
hard work. I'm sure all the girls appreciated the special day. I know Aliza definitely did.
All the best,
Yael Pahmer
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Photo Gallery
“Rainbow” Scavenger Hunt!
Enjoying our BBQ!
Do you recognize
the chefs?
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ECD’s Trip to the Turtleback Zoo
Thank you PTA for an
Unbelievable trip
Riding on the bus
Terrific, enthusiastic Morahs
Lots of animals
Exciting train ride and picnic lunch
Birds flying above our head
Alligators and a monkey swinging away
Cougar and leopard resting in the sun
Kangaroos and a petting zoo
Zillions of smiles and giggles
Outstanding parents as our chaperones
Oodles of thanks! We could not have
done it without you!
Class Acts
3G
Class Acts
3G
Mrs. Vann
Morah Pollak
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hat an amazing and productive year 3G is having! The girls are fluent in their multiplication
and are grasping division super-fast! They are all writing cursive so beautifully. They know all the 50 states
and where they are located on a map. They truly have
what to be proud of!
In Social Studies, we are learning all about
the Lenape Indians. It is very interesting to learn about
them and how they lived.
In Language Arts, the girls have finished two
novels and can’t wait for next week when they can
show off their projects at the Literary Fair!
In Science, the girls have completed the official curriculum. They enjoyed it so much that we are
going to continue on and learn about the water cycle.
Over Sefiras HaOmer, we have been having
a “good deeds” contest. Every time a friend does an
especially nice thing for a friend, she gets an award
and is admitted into a raffle. At the end of the week,
the raffle is done, and winners get a prize. The box is
always filled to the top! 3rd grade girls are extraspecial!
Good Shabbos.
s ‫ ל’’ג בעומר‬has passed and ‫ שבועות‬is
coming soon, the third graders will,
’‫בעזרת ה‬, show their talents by making a
map of ‫ ארץ ישראל‬come alive with many
important places that they have learned and
will learn, in connection to several
things: ‫פרשת ויצא‬, ‫ר’ שמעון בר יוחאי‬, ‫הר סיני‬,
and the land of ‫מואב‬.
We enjoy hearing each other read
Hebrew stories/questions and translate
them into English!
In ‫דקדוק‬, we are singing about
exceptions to the rule. We are also busy
practicing with ‫הוה‬, trying not to step into
‫ עבר‬by mistake!
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YBH
Language Arts Festival and Fair
Wednesday, May 12
6:30 PM—8:00 PM
School will dismiss at 4:00 PM
for all students.
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Wednesday
June 2, 2009
9 AM—11 PM
YBH of Passaic-Hillel’s
Barnes & Noble Book Fair
At the Clifton Commons
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DAY AFTER SHAVOUS
Please be aware of a change in our calendar for the date Friday,
May 21st.
May 21st is the Friday directly after the Yom Tov of Shavuos. The
only classes that will meet are our boys’ classes, grades 1 - 8. NO
SESSIONS FOR GIRLS AND ECD.
Boys Grades 1 - 4
- Classes begin at 10 AM
- Boys should daven at home
Boys Grades 5 - 8
- Shacharis minyan at 9 AM
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SAVE THE DATE
SALUTE TO
ISRAEL PARADE
SUNDAY
MAY 23, 2010
BE SURE TO JOIN US BY
MARCHING.
EVERY MARCHER
RECEIVES A TEE SHIRT.
Mazel Tov:
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Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Goldie Zuckerman on
the Bar Mitzvah of their son Menachem.
Mr. Yossi and Mrs. Shoshana Meyersdorf
(Pre1A teacher) on the engagement of their
daughter, Elana to Avinoam Kutscher.
Adas Israel Shiurim for
Women
Will IY”H, be every
Shabbos at 5:30 PM
(Until further notice)
May Menu
All Mondays and Thursdays are Pizza
Days.
Tuesday Lunches
Wednesday Lunches
May 4: Chicken Nuggets
and Fries
May 11: Deli Hero and
Coleslaw
May 25: Hamburger and
Fries
May 5: Potato Knish and
Vegetables
May 12: Pasta and Israeli Salad
May 26: Fish Sticks with
Mashed Potatoes
At 565 Broadway
This week, May 8, 2010
Shabbos Parshas BeharBechukosai
Speaker: Mahnaz Shmalo
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YBH-PTA & GOOD SHABBOS FLOWERS NOW OFFER
"FLOWERS FOR SHAVUOS"
DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR
(OR ANYWHERE IN THE PASSAIC / CLIFTON AREA)
ON EREV-SHAVUOS
SPRING MIXED BOUQUET......................$18.00
1 DOZEN ROSES........................................$ 26.00
**GOOD SHABBOS FLOWERS WILL DONATE A PERCENTAGE OF
YOUR ORDER TO YBH-PTA**
YOUR NAME:_______________________________________
YOUR ADDRESS:___________________________________
YOUR CONTACT #:__________________________________
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FRESH SPRING MIXED BOUQUET
DOZEN ROSES
IF YOU WOULD LIKE FLOWERS DELIVERED TO A DIFFERENT ADDRESS,
PLEASE COMPLETE:
DELIVER TO... NAME:_________________________
DELIVER TO... ADDRESS:_____________________
WHAT SHOULD WE WRITE ON THE CARD?________________________________
________________________________
*PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: GOOD SHABBOS FLOWERS
*DROP ORDER FORM & CHECK OFF AT YBH OFFICE IN AN ENVELOPE MARKED
"YBH-PTA FLOWERS"
ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY FRIDAY, MAY 14TH.
THANK YOU & CHAG SAMEYACH! [email protected]
(973)224-1767
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YBH BIKE-A-THON
Will be on May 9!*
Third Ward Park by the Duck Pond Boat House
Girls: Grades 1-8 10:30AM to 11:30AM
Boys: Grades 1-8 1:30PM to 3:30PM
Pre1A: Choose either boys or girls session
The YBH Bike-a-thon is an annual event filled with
ruach, fun, exercise, and lots of excitement. Watch
as your children, and possibly some of YBH’s
faculty, spring into action as they bicycle around
Third Ward Park.
Who will have the most laps this year? Who will get
the most sponsors for their athletic achievements?
Will the YBH students surpass the 828 laps from
the last Bike-a-thon?
Please join your children on May 9 and be a part of
this event. All children are encouraged to
participate, regardless of riding abilities, and cheer
on their classmates.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Benji Karfunkel and Shmuel Schock
Bike-a-thon Organizers
* NOTE: If the Bike-a-thon has to be cancelled due to inclement weath
conditions, please call the school office. Rain date is May 16th.
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GET READY!! GET SET!!
GET SPONSORS FOR THE BEST EVER…
YBH BIKE-A-THON
Riding Times: Sunday, May 9
Pond Boat House
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@ Third Ward Park by the Duck
Registration: Beginning 15 minutes prior to riding times
Girls: Grades 1-8: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Boys: Grades 1-8 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Pre1A: Choose either boys or girls session (cycle around
the park center circle)
Training wheels are permitted but roller blades and scooters are not.
Water available for everyone. 8th grade will have a concession stand.
Helmets are an absolute requirement!!!
Prizes!
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Prizes!
Prizes!
Prizes!
Prizes!
Grand Prize for the top YBH fundraiser
Gift Certificates for the most laps completed (separate races for
boys and girls grades 1-4 & 5-8)
Prize for everyone who raises a minimum of $25 dollars
Premium level prize for everyone who raises a minimum of
$100 dollars
To volunteer, please contact
Benji Karfunkel (973) 773-0974 or
Shmuel Schock (973) 472-2099
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Student Name:______________________________________
Sponsor Name and Address
$ ______pledge per
lap/ or flat donation
Grade:__________________________
Sponsor Phone #
YBH BIKE-A-THON
SPONSOR SHEET
Ddsd
BIKE-A-THON
REGISTRATION FORM
This is to acknowledge that I permit my child(ren)_____________________
in grade(s)________________ to ride in the 2010 YBH bike-a-thon.
A parent or guardian will be present to supervise my child for the duration of the
event.
I recognize the sport of biking can at times involve the risks of potential injury. I
assume the obligation to provide my child with proper safety gear including a
helmet. I knowingly allow his/her participation in this event, notwithstanding the
risks.
Signed,
_____________________________
Parent’s Signature
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Date
YBH BIKE-A-THON MAY 9TH
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Dear Parents,
The days of Sefiras Haomer are an especially appropriate time to teach our
children the importance of providing for those in need. This is an especially meaningful
mitzvah w hen providing for children in a similar age bracket as our own student body. It is
even more meaningful when the students get something out of it as well.
A “privilege auction” is in the works, and we are requesting full participation from
our student body. From M ay 4 th until M ay 12th, the students of grades 1-8 will be able
to purchase tickets for a lottery to w in privileges donated by the YB H rebbeim, moros ,
and teachers. T ables will be set up during designated times with the available prizes on
view . Students will then have the opportunity to place their tickets into the containers
for the prizes of their choice. Some examples of past prizes or privileges include, but
are definitely not limited to: extra points on a test, passes for a homework-free night,
one-on-one learning with a rebbe , or a Shabbos meal at a teacher’s house. Privileges
may also be designed for more than one student (ie: “you and two friends…”). The
drawings for the prizes will take place a special assembly in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.
T his year, the money collected from the ticket sales (50 cents each, 12 for $5,)
will benefit a daycare center in Chevron (Hebron,) Israel. This daycare center is
unique in that it provides care for the children of working mothers who may be unable to
return home in a timely fashion due to frequent road c losures or violenc e in the area.
Trained employees who provide hot meals, homework help and a safe place during
uncertain times, staff the c enter. K nowing that their children will be taken care of, these
mothers can breathe a bit easier during potentially difficult times. T his is a project of
Emunah of Americ a.
Checks can be made payable to Emunah of America, specifying “Hebron
Dayc are center” in the memo, if anyone would like to send their children with this
method of payment or to make a separate donation. We need your help in making this
event a success for our children and the children of Chevron.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation,
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Location: TBA
8G 7G 6G 5G 4G 3G 2G Class 1G Mrs. Stein Schedule for Ticket Sales
Privileges Auction 2010
Morah Fried Morah Davis Morah Stern Mrs. Ambrosio Ms. Lehmann Mrs. Vann Morah Rabinowitz Supervising Teacher Time Wednesday, May 5th 1:25‐ 1:45 Tuesday, May 11th 3:35‐3:50 Wednesday, May 5th 1:25‐1:45 Tuesday, May 11th 3:35‐3:50 Wednesday, May 5th 1:50‐2:05 Tuesday, May 11th 3:20‐3:35 Wednesday, May 5th 1:50‐2:05 Tuesday, May 11th 3:20‐3:35 Wednesday, May 5th 2:10‐2:25 Tuesday, May 11th 4:15‐4:30 Wednesday, May 5th 10:45‐11:05 Monday, May 10th 10:45‐11:05 Wednesday, May 5th 10:45‐11:05 Monday, May 10th 10:45‐11:05 Wednesday, May 5th 10:45‐11:05 Monday, May 10th 10:45‐11:05 17
Location: TBA
8B 7B 6B 5B 4B 3B 2B Class 1B Tuesday, May 4 3:30‐3:50 Monday, May 10th 3:20‐3:35 Tuesday, May 4th 3:30‐3:50 Monday, May 10th 3:20‐3:35 Wednesday, May 5th 1:00‐1:15 Monday, May 10th 3:35‐3:50 Wednesday, May 5th 1:00‐1:15 Monday, May 10th 3:35‐3:50 Tuesday, May 4th 4:15‐4:30 Monday, May 10th 4:15‐4:30 Wednesday, May 5th 3:00‐3:15 Monday, May 10th 1:55‐2:15 Wednesday, May 5th 3:00‐3:15 Monday, May 10th 1:55‐2:15 Wednesday, May 5th 3:00‐3:15 Monday, May 10th 1:55‐2:15 th
Time Mrs. Fried Mrs. Fried Mrs. Hack Mr. Woods Mrs. Sommer Mrs. Kastner Mr. Cooper Mrs. Rosenberg Mrs. Weissman Mrs. Buckweitz Mrs. Praver Supervising Teacher Schedule for Ticket Sales
Privileges Auction 2010