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Message January 3, 2025 ה״פשת תבט 'ג שגיו תשרפ NOTHING CAN THWART HASHEM’S PLAN 4:06 PMDear Parents,With Parshas Vayigash, we conclude the story of Yosef revealing himself to his brothers. Yosef spoke two words: ףסוי ינא, and the events of the past twenty-two years became completely clear. The brothers realized that Yosef had not been a vain seventeen year old with delusions of grandeur where all his brothers would serve him, rather he was a Navi who had now seen the fulfillment of his prophetic vision.When Yosef recounted his dreams to his brothers, they had mocked him and said: המ הארנו ויתומולח ויהי – we shall see what will become of his dreams. Yet, they themselves were the ones who began the chain of events that brought about the realization of those same dreams. They were convinced that selling Yosef into slavery would spell the end of his fantasies – for how could a slave become a king?The Medrash comments on the words ויתומולח ויהי המ הארנו that Hashem said: You said we shall see, I say, let us see whose plan will prevail – yours or Mine.Rav Pam explains that nothing can stop the fulfillment of Hashem’s Divine plan. It was the will of Hashem that Yosef became the viceroy of Mitzrayim and his father and his brothers bow down to him. Anything they did, not only didn’t thwart Hashem’s plan, but were actually the catalysts to bring Yosef’s dreams to reality.Shlomo HaMelech writes in ׳ה דגנל הצע ןיאו הנובת ןיאו המכח ןיא :ילשמ. Even the wisest of men cannot stop Hashem’s plans from coming to fruition. The Ralbag utilizes the story of Yosef and the brothers as an example of this concept.The Nissim of Chanukah demonstrates this as well. Our enemies tried to destroy our Yiddishkeit with their harsh decrees. Hashem had promised us that the Torah would never be forgotten, and their decrees had the opposite effect of their intent. The battle of the Chashmonaim triggered a great resurgence of תווצמו הרותה תרימש.Especially in the times we live this message has to be transmitted to our children.Klall Yisroel will prevail over their enemies it is a cornerstone of our הנומא. תבש טוג Rabbi Ochs● Wed, Jan 8 - GS staff meeting, 3PM dismissal all gradesSun, Jan 12 -Rebbeim mtg, 11:30AM dismissalMon, Jan 20 - PD, No classesSun, Jan 26- Final Parenting Lecture, 7:45 PMTues, Feb 4- STEM FairFeb 6-11 -No school, midwinter breakWed, Feb 19 - GS staff meeting, 3PM dismissal all gradesSun, Feb. 23 - Rebbeim meeting, 11:30 dismissalWed, Feb 26 - 1-8G Parent Teacher ConferencesMon, Mar 3 - 1-8B Parent Teacher Conf.Wed, Mar 5 - Preschool Conferences

BULLETIN BOARD● The time after lighting the Menorah is a very special and auspicious time; The perfect time to spend as a family learning Inyanei Chanukah by the Menorah! This Chanukah we launched a new Chanukah learning initiative in the boys building, "Torah by the Menorah". Every boy received a beautiful booklet with a section for each night of Chanukah with Divrei Torah, historical background, and stories to be learned for 5 minutes after lighting the Neiros. Every boy that learned 6 out of 8 nights will receive a prize and will be entered into a schoolwide raffle. B"H it was well received by both parents and students alike, and truly uplifted our Chanukah!● On Thursday, 3B-8B went ice skating for their Chanukah Chagiga! Even some of the Rebbeim joined them on the ice! The boys had a great time! ● On Thursday, 1B and 2B joined together for a wonderful Chanukah Mesiba! The morning was filled with Chanukah activities, songs and dancing. The boys made their own pizza from scratch! Several of the boys said Dvrei Torah! Thank you Rabbi Sebbag and Rabbi Bork for organizing a delightful party for the boys! ● 4B made latkes with Rabbi Selevan. They were made from scratch by hand using (and reviewing!) some of the תוכאלמ טל they’ve been learning. ● Force, drag, thrust, and gravity, while flying or flying down a hill they all come into play. And play they did. 4B had a great time on the snow and figuring out how to attach all the sleds into a massive class launch.● How to take over the world? Form a team, do your research, and cite your sources of course. 7B is overcoming coming challenges and tasks to lay claim to the countries of the world.● Tuesday night, girls in grades 6-8 returned to school for a Chanukah Mesibah. After enjoying a pasta bar supper prepared by the 8th grade girls and a Dvar Torah delivered by Malka Zyto, the girls were tasked to "Escape the Room" in four different challenges designed by 8th grade girls. Winning each room involved a combination of logic, physical skills, and group work. Finally, the girls participated in a round of "Let's Make a Deal" while they had dessert. Thank you Mrs. Sternfield!● On Wednesday morning, 1-8G girls had a fantastic time at their Chanukah Chagigah. Each girl made her own mini pizza, with many girls adding toppings such as peppers, olives, or mushrooms. Then, girls in grades 1-4 designed sparkly suncatchers while girls in grades 5-8 made their own multi-colored layered candles. Each group also played a fun Chanukah-themed game designed by the 8th grade G.O.A fun time was had by all! Thank you Mrs. Sternfield!● Girls in 4G ended off Chanukah on Thursday with a Chanukah party at Mrs. Sternfield's home. They decorated doughnut cookies, played 2 Chanukah games, and enjoyed Chanukah nosh and latkes.● 2G performed a beautiful Chanukah choir replete with motions, costumes and duets! They had the privilege of walking to the Moskovitz home and performing their final rehearsal for Mrs Moskovitz! Thank you Mrs. Fontek for all your hard work and Mrs.Nussbaum for your musical accompaniment!● 6G was treated to an exciting Chanukah party in Mrs. Krasnow’s house! They made their very own pizzas and played an adorable Chanukah cup game. What a great surprise it was! Thank you Mrs. Krasnow!● The Hamilton building was buzzing all Chanukah long with special games and activities. Thank you to all the moros and teachers for infusing us with the warmth of Chanukah!● The fifth grade girls worked really hard preparing unique and creative menorahs! The whole school, including the preschool enjoyed walking through and admiring their displays.Uniform Gemach AnnouncementMazel Tov! Condolences Day of LearningCondolencesMazel TovWeek of Learning1-7 Teves - sponsored by the Wagner Law Group as a zechus for Refuah Sheleimah for Mr. Zev Sack, Zev Dovid ben Sara (Joan).

BULLETIN BOARDUniform Gemach AnnouncementMazel Tov! Condolences Day of LearningCondolencesMazel Tov● Mr. Dovid and Mrs. Shira Mintzes on the bar mitzvah of their son Asher Nesanel (7B).● Mr. Gavriel and Mrs. Chana (EEC Coordinator) Blanks on the birth of their daughter.● Shimshi and Rachel (‘16) (Ostashinsky) Goldstein on the birth of their daughter, and to grandparents Mr. Dmitry and Mrs. Mayya (school office, Prek2) Ostashinsky.Community Events● Parshas Vayigash - Bar Mitzvah of Asher Nesanel Mintzes at Chai Odom. Shachris at 8:30 AM, Kiddush following davening. Please see the invitation further in the bulletin.● Parshas Vayigash - Shalom Zachor for the baby boy Newman - 23 Winship St., at 8 PM. Please see the invitation further in the bulletin.● Parshas Vayigash - Bris of the baby boy Newman at Chai Odom (following davening).SHNAYIM MIKRAHMazel Tov to learners of Parsha Vayeshev (V) and Miketz (M)!3BShlomo Bloom (V), Yisroel Aron Dessler (V), Moshe Elozor Horowitz (V), Avrahom Kazakoff (V), Avrohom Abba Kohn (V), Levi Yehuda Ostashinsky (V), Shalom Yaakov Shanske (V/M), Shlomo Chaim Solomon (M), Gavriel Youshei (V)4BYona Yaakov Klompas (V), Yehuda Mermelstein (V), Yehuda Shlomo Shanske (V)5BAvrohom Berzansky (V/M), Shalom Dovber Bleich (V), Eliyahu Shlomo Faibish (V), Efraim Feldman (V/M), Avromi Fine (V/M), Menachem Prus (V/M), Yaakov Wilhelm (V/M), Shraga Wolf (V/M)6BShimshon Nulman (V/M), Akiva Riesel (M), Moshe Rosmarin (V), Aaron Uminer (V/M), Yaakov Wiesenfeld (V/M)7BNechemia Berzansky (M), Zelig Bier (V), Noah Blank (V/M), Avrohom Halpern (V/M), Levi Yitzchok Horowitz (V/M), Nesanel Luria (V), Meir Novik (V), David Meir Sebbag (V/M), Moshe Isaac Segal (V/M), Tuvya Sternfield (V)8BMoshe Bark (V/M), Baruch Bleich (V), Yehoshua Kashnow (V/M), Shmuel Lieberman (M), Aron Yanovsky (M)

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,Uniform Gemach AnnouncementMazel Tov! Condolences Day of Learning September 17 - Williston Back to School NightSeptember 24 - Preschool Back to School NightSave the Date!Day of LearningCondolencesMazel Tov

Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.1B Lag Ba’Omer Trip1B Learning about Summer Safety and IngenuityWILLISTON SNAPSHOTS1. 3B having a special bug checking class with Rabbi Solomon.2. 1B First Snow Fun3. 4B Celebrating Chanukah and making latkes4. 6B making donuts and Menorah project9.

Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.1B Lag Ba’Omer Trip1B Learning about Summer Safety and IngenuityWILLISTON SNAPSHOTS1. 2B Paper Dreidels2. 4B Sledding3. 7B Celebrating Chanukah4. 2B making Chanukah cookies!5. 4B Playing Dreidel6. 4B Free Builds9.

WILLISTON SNAPSHOTS1B and 2B Chanukah Mesiba3B-8B Chanukah Ice Skating Trip

HAMILTON SNAPSHOTS4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.1. 2G made Chanukah cards for Rofeh 4. 1G Science experiment2. 5G Trip to Cumberland Farms and Priscilla Park 5. 1G- December birthdays3. Dvora Shulman giving a writing workshop to 8th grade girls 6.4G Science compass experiment 6G working on their sukkos project.

5G MENORAH MUSEUM AND DREIDEL ART4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.6G working on their sukkos project.

1-8G CHANUKAH CHAGIGA4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.6G working on their sukkos project.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHANUKAH CHAGIGA4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.6G working on their sukkos project.

4G AND 6G CHANUKAH PARTIES4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.6G working on their sukkos project.

2G CHANUKAH FESTIVITIES4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.6G working on their sukkos project.

PRESCHOOL SNAPSHOTS4.