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April 28, 2023ג״פשת רייא ’ז םישודק-תומ ירחא תשרפ SIMCHA IS A PRECONDITION 7:22 PMDear Parents,This week’s Parsha begins: ותמיו ׳ה ינפל םתברקב ןרהא ינב ינש תומ ירחא. Following the deaths of the two sons of Aharon after they brought an unauthorized korban before Hashem, and they died.Chazal relate that Nadav and Avihu deserved death after Matan Torah when they gazed at Hashem and ate and drank ותשיו ולכאיו םיקולא תא וזחיו. However, Hashem didn’t want to mar the joyous day, so He waited until ןכשמה תכונח to punish them. This implies that the Mishkan’s inauguration was less joyous than Matan Torah.Yet, we know that Chazal say that the day of the Mishkan’s dedication was as great as the day which Hashem created heaven and earth. Why then, was this day preferable for punishment?Rav Schwab ztz”l explains that the החמש of Matan Torah was a precondition for receiving the Torah. Torah can only be internalized when a person is in a state of joy and happiness. A mourner is therefore prohibited from learning Torah. Similarly, we are not allowed to learn Torah on Tisha B’av – בל יחמשמ םירשי ׳ה ידוקפ.Since happiness is a prerequisite for Matan Torah, meting out punishment would have disqualified the day for Matan Torah. Therefore, Hashem refrained from punishing Nadav and Avihu on that date.In contrast, the Mishkan’s primary purpose was to cultivate Yiras Shamayim – fear of Heaven. Thus, the possuk adjures: וארית ישדקמו, and we daven ךיתאריב ךישדק לכיה לא הוחתשא. Thus, although the dedication of the Mishkan was a day of joy since Hashem’s shechina was residing among us, an event like the death of Nadav and Avihu, though it would diminish the joy, would not contradict the essence and purpose of the Mishkan. If anything, the death of Nadav and Avihu contributed towards defining the essence of the Mishkan and engendering Yiras Shamayim.As we prepare for Kabolas HaTorah, in the days leading towards the Yomtov of Shavuos, it behooves us to reflect and develop our Simchas HaTorah which is a precondition to receiving it.תבש טוג!Rabbi Ochs●● Fri, May 12 - Grandparents’ Day (schedule in the bulletin!)● Sun, May 14 - Hakhel
BULLETIN BOARDOr aut molores remperum eum dolo volorem postrum aut molo voloressit, nesciaectur aliquosae la sit ut et volute cone min eatur autatassin culluptatem fugiataque nobis ducissum utessequi sum dolor reperum fugit illigeni consequ ostibus eatus corenderi que porepud andusci dolorias consendis ernaten ihilis eum et et odi blatia sin ex estibusci dolo atus,● On Monday, 5B celebrated completing Mishnayos Yuma! The class was treated to an exciting JBricks Lego Beis Hamikdash presentation, followed by hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch.● The Boy’s Support Center is filled with excitement for the last stretch of the school year. End of year art projects, spring walks, and prize charts are underway for students of all ages. Lots of math, reading, and writing is being covered for students in many grade levels. We are especially busy with math games, and of course trying some of Mrs. Wallach's tic tacs!● Every day 5G says a few perakim of Tehillim. Last week they finished the whole Sefer Tehillim! They have been working on it all year and they celebrated their accomplishment with a mazal tov cake! Mazal Tov 5G!● 1G finished learning how to form all the alef bais script letters and will celebrate with a siyum in the park.● 8G hosted an exciting Shabbaton breakout for 6G and 7G. The Shabbaton will be held on Shabbos, May 6. Details to follow.● 2G celebrated a gala siyum in honor of their completion of Parshas Lech Lecha. They went to the park and enjoyed two delicious mazel tov cakes and ice cream. Mazel Tov!● Mazel tov to 3G on completing Parshas Vayaitzei● On Thursday the Gateways Disability Awareness Program presented to the 3rd grade boys. Students explored themes of disability and difference and worked on "cultivating a culture of respect and appreciation of learning, physical, and developmental differences." In order to illustrate the point of different learning styles, strengths and weaknesses, Mrs. Reena Slovin led them in a collaborative activity that challenged the boys to work together. Rabbi Polter presented a text from Sanhedrin teaching that we are all created similar to Adam HaRishon, yet each of us unique. Mr. Avner Fink then spoke to the students about being sight impaired, overcoming the many challenges and currently working as a lawyer in a government agency advocating for people with disabilities. It's was an amazing program and the boys were deeply engaged. Thank you to Mrs. Slovin, Mr. Fink, and Gateways!● 6B had a mini Siyum on Thursday celebrating the completion of the long Agadta Sugya of Perek Hakones.● 6G launched a soda bottle rocket using vinegar and baking soda after learning about how rockets are launched into space.Uniform Gemach AnnouncementThe make-up (and final) girls' Aerobics & Movement afterschool class will take place this Monday, April 24th Mazel Tov! Condolences Day of Learning ● To Shmuel Dovid (‘96) and Ayala Perle on the birth of their son, and to grandparents Dr. Izzy and Mrs. Claudia Perle.CondolencesTo Mrs. Ruchy Luria on the loss of her father, Mr. Mordechai Friedman, R’ Mordechai Eliyahu ben Chaim Yitzchok Isaac, z”l.Mrs. Ruchy Luria is sitting Shiva at 1885 49th St. in Brooklyn, NY. The hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. She will be getting up Wednesday morning. Mrs. Luria can be reached at 347-512-5552.
BULLETIN BOARDMazel Tov! Or aut molores remperum eum dolo volorem postrum aut molo voloressit, nesciaectur aliquosae la sit ut et volute cone min eatur autatassin culluptatem fugiataque nobis ducissum utessequi sum dolor reperum fugit illigeni consequ ostibus eatus corenderi que porepud andusci dolorias consendis ernaten ihilis eum et et odi blatia sin ex estibusci dolo atus,● 11 Kislev ● To ACommunity Events SHNAYIM MIKRAHMazel Tov to learners of Parshas Tazria-Metzora!4BShimshon Nulman Moshe Rosmarin 5BYaakov BarresNechemia Berzansky Zelig Bier Yosef Shalom DelmoorAvrohom Halpern Nesanel LuriaMoshe Segal Tuvya Sternfield 6BMoshe Bark Eliyohu Boruch Benmergui Yosef Kalman HoffmanYehoshua Kashnow Noach Weiner 7BAbraham Eliyahu Barres Moshe Shalom Davydov Aron David Luria Gavriel Novik Moshe Aryeh Riesel Chaim Yaakov Septimus Moshe Uminer 8BMordechai Bier Eliezer Feuerstein Menachem Mendel Gold Shmuel Chaim LoketchNaftoli Ochs Tzvi Posy Tuvia Schonberg Yonasan Zazula Condolences● 6 Iyar - sponsored by the Kaplinsky Family for Yehudit bas Rachel, may HaKadosh Baruch Hu send her her a complete and quick recovery Day of Learning
WILLISTON SNAPSHOTS1. 5B celebrating their completion of Mishnayos Yuma with a JBricks Lego presentation and a delicious fleishig lunch.2. 1B learning about Kindness.3. 4B made pickles while learning about the melacha of meabed.4. 3B Understanding Our Differences.5. Rainy Day Fun in 1B.6.
HAMILTON SNAPSHOTS4.1. 2G siyum on Parshas Lech Lecha.2. 5G siyum on Sefer Tehillim.3. Learning about life in medieval times where knights going into battle each had a coat of arms, students in 4G designed their own family crests.4. 6G Science experiment.5. 1G bulletin board.6. 1G using scales to practice weight.
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