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June 7, 2024ד״פשת ןויס ’א רבדמב תשרפ WE ARE םידבע 8:01 PMDear Parents,As we approach the yomtov of Shavuos, we reconnect and readdress the depth of our commitment towards Torah and Mitzvos.The Beis HaLevi wonders how עמשנו השענ commits us to be לבקמ the Torah. The Ramabam in Hilchos Nedarim writes that if Reuven would tell Shimon: I promise to do whatever you say, the neder is not binding. One can only make a neder on ול שיש רבד הבצק, something that is stipulated and defined. According to this halacha, the commitment of עמשנו השענ shouldn’t be irrevocable. Why was it effective?The Beis HaLevi answers that עמשנו השענ wasn’t just a promise to do whatever Hashem commanded. By saying עמשנו השענ, Klal Yisrael were committing to be servants of Hashem and were transferring themselves to Hashem’s jurisdiction in the same way an דבע is הנקמ himself to his master. When a master acquires a slave, he owns the slave, and can then obligate the slave to do whatever the master wishes. The Beis HaLevi quotes the mechilta on the possuk that states םימעה לכמ הלוגס יל ויהת םתאו – you will be a treasure to me from all the nations: הרותב ןיקסועו יל ןיונק ויהתש – you will be acquired by me and involve yourself in Torah.This, explains the Beis HaLevi, is the difference between Klal Yisrael and the Umos HaOlam. The nations of the world’s commitment to keep the seven mitzvos is like a רדנ הבצק וב שיש. Every mitzvah that Klal Yisrael performs – including the seven mitzvos – are because we are ׳ה ידבע.In the birchos HaTorah we say daily, we make a bracha of הרות ירבדב קוסעל and then continue with אנ ברעהו – please make the Torah sweet. With the bracha, explain the mefarshim, we are acknowledging that since we are םידבע, we will be involved in Torah, regardless how challenging. After we make that commitment, we ask Hashem to please let me experience the sweetness and geshmak of your Torah and Mitzvos that we are committed to perform.It is important to make sure that our children understand that being a Yid means we are owned by Hashem, and that drives our daily, no-matter-what obligations to perform His mitzvos and learn His Torah regardless of our personal feelings or struggles. Yet at the same time, we must communicate the sweetness, beauty and geshmak that is a hallmark of being a Yid. Wishing you תבש טוג and בוט םוי טוג! Rabbi Ochs●● June 9 - 11:30 am dismissal for grades 2-8B● June 11 - Erev Shavuos: Hamilton building - No school, Williston bldg - 12 noon dismissal● June 12-14 - Shavuos, No school● June 17 - 8G Graduation● June 18 - 8B Graduation● June 20 - Last day of school, Hamilton dismissal 11:50 am, Williston dismissal 12:00 noon● First day of school for 2024-25 school year - September 4th.
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,● Second grade boys finished 10k pesukim! That’s on average 900 pesukim/ student! As a special gift, 2B received their very own Lego set! Super job chazzering!● In 4G, the "Spotlight was on...Mrs. Feldman!" Mrs. Feldman came in to show us pictures of herself and our class got to know so many interesting things about our principal! Did you know she was Valedictorian of her High School class? Did you know Mrs. Feldman was born in Israel? Did you know Mrs. Feldman's pet peeve is wasting time? Did you know Mrs. Feldman tries to run everyday? Our class loved learning about Mrs. Feldman!● Many 1-2B boys went on a spectacular Chemdas trip on Thursday! They went bowling at Town Line Luxury Lanes in Malden, and then were treated to Veggie Crust Pizza and slurpees! A great time was had! Thank you Rabbi Sebbag and Rabbi Bork.● The middle school boys who participated in the Masmid Govoha program went to Waterbury, CT on Wednesday for a joint program with the other New England schools. The boys played basketball and enjoyed a delicious fleishig siyum! Thank you Rabbi Benmergui, Rabbi Nulman, and Rabbi Ochs for driving the boys!● This Thursday, the 8th grade boys went on their graduation trip with Rabbis Ochs and Kohn. Due to the weather forecast the original outdoor trip was switched for an action packed day of indoor activities. After Shachris the boys enjoyed a deluxe breakfast followed by a short learning Seder. The day got off to a great start with swimming in a beautiful indoor pool. From there they headed to Supercharged Entertainment for epic Indoor karting, ninja wipeout , and one of a kind VR. After a steak BBQ the boys were off to an evening at Boda Borg. Following Maariv back at school, the boys topped off the day with delicious Thursday night chulent. An amazing trip to end an amazing year!● New Hampshire was the venue for an exhilarating 8th grade graduation trip! The girls explored the Lost River Gorge and Caves, tested their sense of adventure in the ropes course in Alpine Adventures, hiked The Flume Gorge Trail, and picnicked at Echo Lake. Thank you Mrs. Ochs and Mrs. Blumberg for once again chaperoning this momentous trip!● Thank you Mrs. Rika Simon for another spectacular, tasty and creative Rosh Chodesh treat! The staff thoroughly enjoyed the variety of home baked cheesecakes!● 4G went on a trip to Rofeh as part of their Siyum on Parshas Shemos. The girls were treated to a tour by Mrs. Septimus and an explanation of what Rofeh does by Mrs. Rosenbloom. Then, they baked cookies which will be used for the people who come to stay there. Thank you Mrs Sternfield and to Mrs. Krochmal for driving there.● 6g went on a trip to the Christa McAuliffe Center where they enjoyed the starry night in the Planetarium, and engaged in a hands on intensive simulated space mission to Mars. Thank you to Mrs. Feldman and Mrs. Shimanovich for chaperoning and to Mr. Bressel and Mrs. Wolf for driving. ● Girls in grades 3-8 who earned a trip for accumulating enough points for memorizing Yedios Klalios went on their end of year trip on Wednesday. They enjoyed go-karts, bumper boats, a laser maze, laser tag, bouncy obstacle courses, and miniature golf at Mel's Funway Park. A big thank you to Mrs Sternfield and to Mrs. Yehudis Solomon, Miss Malka Feuerstein, and Miss Nechama Baila Blumberg for chaperoning!● 5B enjoyed an end of year outing Thursday morning with Rabbi Sternfield and Mr Fierer. The boys went bowling, followed by Slurpees on the way back. The trip was enjoyed by all.● In honor of Rosh Chodesh Sivan, G.O. arranged a talent show and girls in grades 1-8 were treated to ice cream sundaes. Thank you Mrs Sternfield and the 8th grade girls of 2024 for a fantastic year of G.O. activities!● 6G celebrated their collective Bas Mitzvos Thursday evening. Their theme was Ani Maamin and they depicted women of different generations who displayed true emunah despite their sometimes life threatening challenges. Thank you Rabbi Halpern and Mrs. Yehudis Solomon for your words of chizzuk. Thank you Mrs. Bracha Berzansky for designing and coordinating the beautiful and creative project. And of course, an outstanding shoutout to Mrs. Reifman for directing and planning the entire event!Uniform Gemach AnnouncementThe make-up (and final) girls' Aerobics & Movement afterschool class will take place this Monday, April 24th Mazel Tov! Community EventsPARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES● To Mr. Early Sunday Dismissal Sunday, February 11 - dismissal at 11:30 AM for grades 2-8B due to Rebbe's meeting.Please pick up on time.Condolences Our sincere condolences to Rabbi Eli Kohn (8B Kodesh) and Family on the loss of his grandmother.םילשוריו ןויצ ילבא ראש ךותב םכתא םחני םוקמה.
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 AnnouncementThe make-up (and final) girls' Aerobics & Movement afterschool class will take place this Monday, April 24th ● 11 Tishrei -Community EventsCondolences Day of Learning Day of Learning● 8 Adar II- sponsored by Nick and Sara Block in memory of Chaya Mirel bas Shmuel Baruch, a''h, Yahrtzeit 7 Adar IICommunity EventsCommunity Events Condolences 12 Iya● To Michael and Michelle Silverman on the birth of their son.● To Kobe (‘04) and Deena Metchik on the birth of their son, and to grandparents Dr. Yitzchak and Mrs. Ireta Metchik.● To Meir and Devorah (‘12) (Sack) Weinberger on the birth of their son, and to grandparents Mr. Zev and Mrs. Norit Sack.● To Rabbi David and Mrs. Ariella Hellman (Director of Government Affairs, Agudath Israel of New England) on the birth of their daughter.● To Rabbi Zalman and Mrs. Simcha Krems on the upcoming marriage of their son Ari (‘17) to Tammy Felsenstein in Eretz Yisroel. (Please see the invitation further in the bulletin.) Mazel Tov ● Silverman Family Shalom Zachor - Parshas Bamidbar, Friday night at 9:00 PM at the Silverman residence, 24 Nottinghill Rd., Brighton. Men and ladies are invited.● Silverman baby boy bris - First day of Shavuos, Wednesday, June 12. Details TBD.Community Events
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 AnnouncementThe make-up (and final) girls' Aerobics & Movement afterschool class will take place this Monday, April 24th ● 11 Tishrei -Community EventsCondolences Day of Learning Day of Learning● 8 Adar II- sponsored by Nick and Sara Block in memory of Chaya Mirel bas Shmuel Baruch, a''h, Yahrtzeit 7 Adar IICommunity EventsCommunity Events Condolences 12 Iya
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 AnnouncementThe make-up (and final) girls' Aerobics & Movement afterschool class will take place this Monday, April 24th ● 11 Tishrei -Community EventsCondolences Day of Learning Day of Learning● 8 Adar II- sponsored by Nick and Sara Block in memory of Chaya Mirel bas Shmuel Baruch, a''h, Yahrtzeit 7 Adar IICommunity EventsCommunity Events Condolences 12 Iya
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 AnnouncementThe make-up (and final) girls' Aerobics & Movement afterschool class will take place this Monday, April 24th ● 11 Tishrei -SHNAYIM MIKRAHMazel Tov to learners of Parshas Bechukosai!4BAvrohom Berzansky Eliyahu Shlomo Faibish Yaakov Wilhelm5BShimshon Nulman Moshe Rosmarin Aaron Uminer6BYaakov Barres Nechemia Berzansky Avrohom Halpern Levi Yitzchok Horowitz Meir Novik David Meir Sebbag Moshe Isaac Segal Tuvya Sternfield7BMoshe Bark Eliyohu Boruch Benmergui Baruch Bleich Aryeh Block Yehoshua Kashnow Aron Yanovsky8BAbraham Eliyahu Barres Moshe Shalom Davydov Chaim Moshe Delmoor Dovid Menachem Feldman Moshe Aryeh Riesel Chaim Yaakov Septimus Moshe UminerCommunity EventsCondolences Day of Learning Day of Learning● 8 Adar II- sponsored by Nick and Sara Block in memory of Chaya Mirel bas Shmuel Baruch, a''h, Yahrtzeit 7 Adar IICommunity EventsCommunity Events Condolences 12 Iya
WILLISTON SNAPSHOTSHere are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.9. Masmid Govoha Trip!1B Lag Ba’Omer Trip1B Learning about Summer Safety and Ingenuity1. 1B enjoying snack2. 2B Sports3. 5B Siyum4. 1-2B Chemdas Trip!5. Grade One Artists
Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.9.8th Grade Boys Graduation Trip1B Lag Ba’Omer Trip1B Learning about Summer Safety and IngenuityWILLISTON SNAPSHOTS
HAMILTON SNAPSHOTS4.1. 4G Rofeh trip2. 7G &1G doing centers together3. 1G having gym with Miss Krochmal4. 4G spotlight on… Mrs. Feldman!
HAMILTON SNAPSHOTS4.1. 1G summer safety with Nurse Miri2. 2g summer safety with Nurse Miri3. 8G Living Wax Museum
“In The Know” Trip4.
6G Trip4.
4G TRIP- MUSEUM OF SCIENCE4.
6G BAS MITZVAH PERFORMANCE4.
PRESCHOOL SNAPSHOTS4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.
B”HMay 28, 2024Dear Friends,As you many of you know, my father, avi mori, Yermiyahu Zizel ben Chaim A”H passed away at the end of October this year. He wanted to be buried next to my mother A”H in Wethersfield, CT. Because my father A”H passed away 3 weeks after the war began here in Israel we were not able to come to the States to be at his levaya, though, B”H, we were able to do a zoom. Bezrat Hashem, on Sunday, July 14, we are planning to have a hakamas matzevah for my father. That day will also be my mother AH’s 32nd yarzheit. Since I was unable to be present for my father’s kevura this will be my first time at the gravesite since his passing. It would mean so much to me to have you join us at the Beis HaChaim. There will be a breakfast at Chayee Odom after shacharit at 9 a.m. and we will leave for Connecticut after breakfast. We are thinking of hiring a bus to make it comfortable for everyone to join who is able, however I need a count of how many people could potentially come so I can see what’s the best arrangement to make. The ride is approximately 1.5 hours each way.Please rsvp to me at mpkowall@gmail.com by June 9, if you will be able to join us for the breakfast and on the bus so we can make the appropriate arrangements. There is no cost involved for anyone who joins us besides your time.We also welcome anyone who wishes to join us on Shabbas Kodesh, Parashat Chukat, July 13 for the kiddush which we are sponsoring in memory of Nosson’s father, Moshe ben Chaim, whose yarzheit is that day and my mother, Fraida bas Elchonon whose yarzheit is the following day.Thank you all very much.Tizku l’mitzvot, Miriam and Nosson Kowall