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March 1, 2024ד״פשת א-רדא א’’כ אשת יכ תשרפ HONEST REFLECTION 5:17 PMDear Parents,The tragic episode of making and worshiping an בהזה לגע ended with Moshe breaking the תוחול. He deemed Klal Yisrael unworthy of receiving the luchos and smashed them into fragments. While Moshe was still on the mountain, Hashem himself had told Moshe that Klal Yisrael had worshipped the eigel. Yet at that point, Moshe still took the luchos and began his descent. Apparently, knowing that Klal Yisrael had served the eigel wasn’t an impediment towards receiving the luchos. Otherwise, Moshe would have left them on the mountain. Why then, did Moshe break the luchos when he witnessed them serving the eigel?The Seforno writes that Moshe was aware that the people had sinned. However, he reasoned that as terrible as the aveira was, they would repent and recover when he brought the luchos. Perhaps they had sinned from momentary confusion or lack of direction since Moshe wasn’t with them. However, when Moshe approached the camp the possuk states: תולוחמה תאו לגעה תא אריו הנחמה לא השמ ברק רשאכ יהיו. As Moshe approached the camp, he saw the eigel and the dances.Moshe knew that all Klal Yisrael had made the calf and worshiped it. He was unaware that they proceeded to dance around it. Dancing around the eigel represented a different level of identification with the הריבע. They didn’t relate to the eigel as a shameful slip. It was a הליחתכל, and they were happy with their choice.At that point, Moshe realized that Klal Yisrael merely seeing the luchos would be insufficient. They were too far invested in their wrong path. They would not have even noticed Moshe carrying the luchos. He understood that the only way to bring Klal Yisrael to their senses was to smash the luchos in front of them. Then they would understand the extent of their betrayal and do Teshuvah.There is a profound lesson for us. Yes, we often slip up, but that in it of itself is not the end-all. It is the fact that instead of reflecting honestly on our wrongdoings when confronted by the truth we choose to instead dance – to justify and to delude ourselves that we have acted properly. Let us take stock and not be in need of the smashing of the luchos to jolt us from our lethargy and shatter our self-delusions. ! תבש טוג Rabbi Ochs●● March 2 - Motzei Shabbos - Torah Academy Auction(for ladies only)● Mar 4 - Williston Conferences● Mar 6 - Hamilton Conferences● Mar 11 - Preschool and 1G Conferences● Mar 15 - Long Friday dismissal, K-1pm, PreK, 1-8G, daycare - 2:20pm, 1-8B - 2:30● Mar 17 - Rebbeim meeting, 11:30 dismissal

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,● The 3rd grade boys have completed their 4th השרפ and celebrated it with a םויס on Tuesday of this passed week. All of the boys brought in a nosh and we had special treats for everyone. BH we are on schedule and learning so much, especially now, about ףסוי in םירצמ. ● 1B has been logging the weather each day as part of their unit on weather. Ms. Faherty takes the class outside to check whether it’s sunny, raining, snowing, or windy. They also make a note of the temperature. See pictures further in the Bulletin.● 1B read a book called Have You Filled A Bucket Today?, about how we can all be people who fill or deplete others’ buckets each day. By saying kind things, we can lift others and fill their buckets. Ms. Faherty gave each boy their own buckets to write their name on, then they each got a ball with a classmates name on it. The task was to write a nice note to the boy whose name was on the ball, and then deposit the note into that boy’s bucket. How nice it is to read something nice that someone else writes about us! See pictures further in the Bulletin.● Mazel tov to 5G on completing Parshas Bo! They celebrated with a siyum and each contributed a tasty treat and a creative poster that connected to the makkos● The students in grades 3-5 learned about various disabilities with Mrs. Reena Slovin through the Shiluv program offered by Gateways. 3G learned about blindness, 4th grade learned about physical disabilities and 5th grade learned about autism. All the students engaged in hands on activities that developed their appreciation for what the disability is and is not, and learned that a disability is just one way someone may be different from others, but it does not define the person. ● Mazal tov to Penina Sebbag (5G) on winning the STEM raffle for filling out the scavenger hunt during the STEM fair! ● The Mid winter learning program was once again BH a smashing success. More than 50% of the boys learned every day, many boys learned for hours! of their own time over vacation. The boys earned raffle tickets for the time they learned. Every boy that learned over vacation is a winner! Mazel Tov to the lucky raffle winners: Levi Ostashinsky (2B)- Artscroll Pocket Size Mikraos Gedolos, Yehuda Shanske (3B)- The ZStander Personalized Table Top Shtender and Zelig Bier (6B)- The Mystery Prize!! ( Popcorn Machine). Every boy that learned every day received the new Torah Academy Special Edition Flat magnetic Flashlight!● In learning about the Vikings, 4G made Viking brooches. Often rather large, they were used as clothes fasteners by both men and women, with men wearing one to pin his cloak at the shoulder, and women wearing two- one on each shoulder. If you were a wealthy landowner, your brooch would be made to reflect your high standing.● Girls in grades 1-8 had a fantastic time "leaping" on the various trampolines at Launch on their "In-honor-of-Purim-Katan" trip on Monday. They also enjoyed a treat of ice cream sandwiches to help cool off from all the jumping. Thank you Mrs Sternfield for arranging this trip!● 1G enjoyed a social/emotional lesson given by our social worker, Mrs. Ebstein. The students enjoyed making a craft activity as they explored their own personal strengths and talked about what they like about themselves.● Grades 4-7G completed their Shabbos Malkisa program and participated in the drawing of the grand raffle. The winners were Shana Polter (6G) and Chana Bukiet (5G). All our girls that submitted entries into the Shabbos contest are eagerly awaiting the judge’s decision. We thank Agudas Yisrael for sponsoring this inspiring program.Uniform Gemach AnnouncementThe make-up (and final) girls' Aerobics & Movement afterschool class will take place this Monday, April 24th Mazel Tov! Day of Learning 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.

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 Mazel Tov! Day of Learning ● Sunday, October 15 - the Vort of AB Blumberg and Shani Epstein, 4-6 PM, at the Sephardic Community of Greater Boston, 74 Corey Rd.Community EventsPARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES● To Mr. Day of Learning Mazel Tov Community Events ● To Shmuel and Chaya (Greene) (‘18) Goldman on their wedding, and to parents Rabbi Michoel and Mrs. Nina Greene.● Rabbi Shimon (2B Kodesh) and Mrs. Hadassa Bracha Bork on the birth of their son.● Mr. Zalman and Mrs. Chana (Director of Student Support Boys Division) Wallach on the birth of their daughter.● Rabbi Mordechai and Mrs. Aviva Kornbluth on the birth of their daughter.● Dr. Noam (TA past President) and Dr. Chana Wasserman on the birth of their granddaughter, and to parents Yair and Rochel Leah Wasserman.● Rabbi Shlomo and Mrs. Nira Noginski on the engagement of their daughter Dvora Lea to Moshe Pertsovsky.● Rabbi Daniel and Mrs. Tzipora Zuckerman on the birth of their son.● Friday night, Shabbos Ki Sisa - Bork Family Shalom Zachor -29 Priscilla Rd., Brighton.● Friday night, Shabbos Ki Sisa -Frankel Family Shalom Zachor- 81 Wallingford Rd, Brighton, 8:30● Shabbos Ki Sisa - Shimon Feuerstein Aufruf at Bais Pinchas. Shacharis at 8:45. Kiddush after davening. Please see the invitation further in the bulletin. ● Sunday morning, March 3 - Baby Bork bris at Bais Pinchas following 7:30 AM Shacharis.● Sunday morning, March 3- Baby Frankel bris at 26 Snow Street following 8:30 AM ShacharisCommunity Events● 13 - 19 Adar Alef - sponsored by the Novik Family as a zechus for the Refuah shlema and mehira of Adina bat Shelly Rachel betoch shear cholei Israel.● 20 -26 Adar Alef - sponsored by Yitzchak and Ireta Metchik as a zechus for refuah sheleima b’korov for Adina bas Ahuva.Week of Learning● 18 Adar Alef - sponsored by the Silverman Family l’iluy nishmas Mrs. Charlotte Jawitz, Shayndel Sarah bas Chaim Shmuel, a”h, grandmother of Michelle Silverman, great-grandmother of Avital and Zeesy Silverman, on her first yahrzeit. ● 19 Adar Alef - sponsored by the Eastern Bank in honor of Torah Academy.Day of Learning

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 Tetzaveh!4BAvrohom Berzansky Eliyahu Shlomo Faibish Avromi Fine Yaakov Wilhelm5BMoshe Rosmarin Aaron Uminer Jacob Wiesenfeld6BYaakov Barres Nechemia Berzansky Zelig Bier Avrohom Halpern Levi Yitzchok Horowitz Meir Novik David Meir Sebbag Moshe Isaac Segal Tuvya Sternfield7BMoshe Bark Eliyohu Boruch Benmergui Shmuel Lieberman Aron Yanovsky Eliyahu Youshei8BAbraham Eliyahu Barres Moshe Shalom Davydov Chaim Moshe Delmoor Dovid Menachem Feldman Ezra Lev Klompas Aron David Luria Moshe Aryeh Riesel Chaim Yaakov Septimus Moshe UminerCommunity EventsCondolences Day of Learning

WILLISTON SNAPSHOTSHere are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.9.1. 1B celebrating a siyum on completing their first whole perek ever!2. 1B logging the weather.3. 1B learns about filling other people’s buckets.4. 6B learning in Chavrusas

HAMILTON SNAPSHOTS4.1. 6G and 1G doing a project together 3. 6G played a Math review game2. 5th grade participating in a disability awareness program 4. 4G’s viking brooches

HAMILTON SNAPSHOTS4.1. Penina Sebbag won the raffle for filling out the scavenger hunt during the stem fair.2. Mrs. Ebstein presents a social/emotional lesson in 1g.3. 2g uses the STEM cart to engineer a bell for a hearing impaired character they read about. 4. 5G siyum on Parshas Bo

HAMILTON LAUNCH TRIP!4..

PRESCHOOL SNAPSHOTS4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.