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Message May 23, 2025 ה״פשת רייא ה''כ יתקחב-רהב תשרפ Dear Parents,In this week’s Parsha the pesukim reads: םתוא םתישעו ורמשת יטפשמ תאו יתוקוח תא םתישעו הילע חטבל םתבשיו עבשל םתלכאו הירפ תא ץראה הנתנו .חטבל ץראה לע םתבשיו. You shall perform my decrees, observe my laws, and you shall dwell securely in the land. The land will produce fruit, you will eat and be satiated, and you will dwell securely upon it.Both pesukim conclude with the promise of a secure dwelling. The difference between the two pesukim is that the first possuk conditions the security on performing the decrees and observing the laws. Why then was it necessary to repeat the promise of security twice?The words הילע חטבל םתבשיו should have been written after the second possuk?The Meshech Chochma answers that there are two factors that will generate animosity between two nations. The first cause of friction and tension is religious and cultural differences. The second is if one nation is more prosperous than the other. The two promises of security in the pesukim address both these issues.First, the Torah promises us that although we will be devoted to Torah and Mitzvos in contrast to the surrounding nations, it will not arouse animosity, and we will dwell securely in our land. Secondly, although we will enjoy great prosperity, this too will not lead to any aggression from neighboring nations, and we will be secure.We see this idea reiterated in Sefer Yechezkel: יתתנ רשא םתמדא לע ובשיו םיוגה יניעל םב יתשדקנו חטבל ובשיו םימרכ ועטנו םיתב ונבו חטבל הילע ובשיו .בקעי ידבעל.. Here too, when Hashem’s name is sanctified by Klal Yisrael and we adhere to the Torah, we are promised security in the land, and that we will be prosperous, we won’t arouse animosity and we will dwell securely.The Torah and Navi are clearly stating that contrary to those who believe that the more we integrate with and act like the surrounding nations the more we will be in their favor, the opposite is true. When we adhere to Torah and Mitzvos, even prosperity won’t generate animosity, and we will be completely secure in Eretz Yisroel.תבש טוג Rabbi Ochs 7:49 PM● Mon, May 26 - 12:00 Hamilton dismissal, 12:15 - Williston dismissalWed, May 28 - GS staff meeting, 3PM dismissal all gradesSun, June 1 - regular scheduleJune 2-3 - No school, ShavuosWed, June 4 - Late start at 10:15 AMSun, June 8 - Rebbeim mtg, dism. 11:30June 15- Girls graduationJune 16 - Boys graduationJune 19 - Last day of school, 12:00 Hamilton dismissal, 12:15 - Williston dismissalOPPOSITE IS TRUE

BULLETIN BOARD● What a great trip! Grades 2-8B went to Millennium Park this past Tuesday for their Lag Ba’omer trip. The boys played lots of baseball, soccer, capture the flag etc., and had lunch together. Those who ordered the special canteen lunch package had hot dogs in buns, chips, soda, and ices. What fun! Thank you so much to all the staff for making this trip such a success.● 1B had a fantastic time on their Lag B'omer trip this past Tuesday to Auburndale Park! The boys played in the huge sandbox and massive playground. They fished using fishing nets, and went on a lovely nature hike. For lunch they enjoyed a gala BBQ Siyum on perek gimmel in Bereishis. Mazel tov 1B, and thank you so much Rabbi Sebbag, Ms. Faherty, and Yosef Silverman for making this trip so memorable.● The Brookline Department of Public Works marked National Public Works Week by hosting an open house on Tuesday. 2B was so excited to be able to participate.The event had a variety of exhibits and shows, including a recycling-themed show and a remote sewer camera demo. Attendees had the opportunity to touch-a-truck and witness a welding demo. DPW staff demonstrated the wide range of responsibilities they fulfill throughout the community, including tree trimming, water pipe inspection and catch basin cleaning. Thank you so much Miss Taitelbaum, and a tremendous thanks to Mrs. Schonberg and Mrs. Bukiet for driving the boys and chaperoning the trip!● Mazel Tov to the 6th Grade on completing Perek Hakones! They celebrated a siyum at Rabbi Nulman's house.● 4B tests their plane designs for which planes travel the farthest, and can do the most tricks. Comparing designs unlocks key details of lift and air resistance.● With business and personal letters in hand, 4B mails their missives to friends and family. They are also connecting with stores and elected officals to share their thoughts, and make sure their needs are heard.● 7B puts their research skills to the test, as they travel world maps filling out details and finding new facts.● The Auction event last Sunday was a tremendous success! Everyone enjoyed a delightful evening filled with delicious food, fantastic entertainment, and exciting door prizes. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Auction Committee and to the volunteers—your hard work and dedication made this event possible!● The second grade girls went to visit the Brookline Public Works Department on Tuesday. They got to see the different departments that help make the town of Brookline run smoothly. Thank you Mrs. Krochmal for arranging the trip. Thank you Mrs. Halpern, Mr. Sichel, and Rabbi Blumberg for helping with the the driving. Thank you Miri Krochmal for chaperoning.● K-1 measured their heights and compared them to the heights they had measured back at the beginning of the school year and saw how much they grew! Average growth was one to one and a half inches in 6 months. With the exception of Avraham Sternfield who grew 3 inches since November! BH no one shrunk this year!● Major mazel tov to 8G on completing Sefer Chofetz Chaim with Mrs. Ochs! The sounds of their mazel tov dancing were heard throughout the hallway! They will celebrating with a special siyum.● The second grade girls designed different phonics and math board games to play with the kindergarten students. Everyone had a fun time!● The sweet sounds of the first grade girls chanting “chazak chazak” for the very first time were heard through the Hamilton building. They will be celebrating with a siyum on Monday.● 3G were rewarded with a party. They took a field trip to 7/11 and to the park. Thank you Miss Blumberg!● Mazel tov to 5G on completing Parshas Beshalach! They celebrated with a siyum making their own homemade pizzas and performing adorable skits depicting the parsha. Thank you Miss Taitelbaum!Uniform Gemach AnnouncementMazel Tov! Condolences Day of LearningCondolencesMazel TovPlease come check out our LOST AND FOUND in both buildings before the end of the school year. Everything that is not claimed will be discarded on the last day of school.

BULLETIN BOARDUniform Gemach AnnouncementCondolences Day of LearningMazel Tov!● To Nachman (‘16) and Shanit Youshaei on their wedding, and to parents Mr. Amir and Mrs. Liora Youshaei. ● To Rabbi Shimmy (5B Kodesh) and Mrs. Shirah (4G Kodesh, G.O. Coordinator) Sternfield on the birth of their twins - a girl and a boy.CondolencesLost and Found ● A man’s black wool coat, size 36S was left at the Kohn’s Shalom Zachor last week. Please call (617) 505-2613Day of Learning● 8 Iyar -● Friday night, Parshas Shemini - Shalom Zachor for Futran Baby Boy at Khal Tiferes Yosef (53 Parsons St., Brighton) at 9:30 PM.● Monday, May 26 - 12:00 Hamilton dismissal, 12:15 - Williston dismissal● Wednesday, May 28 - 3PM dismissal all grades (due to the GS faculty meeting)Community Events● Friday night Parshas Behar-Bechukosai - Shalom Zachor for the Sternfield baby boy at the Sternfield residence. 55 Monastery Rd. 9:3-11 PM. Men only● Shabbos Parshas Behar-Bechukosai - Kiddush in honor of the Sternfield baby girl at the Kollel of Greater Boston (62 Cummings Road). At 10:40 AM. Men only.● Shabbos Parshas Behar-Bechukosai - Shabbat Chatan for Nachman and Shanit Youshaei at the Sephardic Shul of Greater Boston (74 Corey Rd.). Kiddush for the community at 12 noon.Please see the invitations further in the bulletin.Lost and FoundLost and FoundPlease come check out our LOST AND FOUND in both buildings before the end of the school year. Everything that is not claimed will be discarded on the last day of school.● Sunday, May 30 - 2G Rus Play at 9:30 AM.Save the DateEarly Dismissal

BULLETIN BOARDUniform Gemach AnnouncementCondolences Day of LearningCondolencesLost and Found ● A man’s black wool coat, size 36S was left at the Kohn’s Shalom Zachor last week. Please call (617) 505-2613● Friday night, Parshas Shemini - Shalom Zachor for Futran Baby Boy at Khal Tiferes Yosef (53 Parsons St., Brighton) at 9:30 PM.SHNAYIM MIKRAHMazel Tov to learners of Parshas Achrei Mot-Kedoshim!3BShalom Yaakov Shanske4BYehuda Shlomo Shanske5B6BDov Netanel Bercuson, Zalman Lerner, Shimshon Nulman, Moshe Rosmarin, Aaron Uminer, Yaakov Wiesenfeld7BZelig Bier, Noah Blank, Avrohom Halpern, Levi Yitzchok Horowitz, David Meir Sebbag, David Meir Sebbag, Moshe Isaac Segal, Tuvya Sternfield8BMoshe Bark, Eliyohu Boruch Benmergui, Baruch Bleich, Eliyahu Haim Gvirtsman, Yehoshua Kashnow, Shmuel Lieberman, Aron YanovskyDay of learning● 22 Iyar - sponsored by the Wallach and Meyerowitz families in the Zechus of המילש האופר and successful surgery for הנידע תלייא ןב הדוהי רזעילא, Ezzie Duskis.● 25 Iyar - sponsored by the Sydney family in loving memory of Henry Shrager, Chaim Leib Ben Azriel Aharon haLevi, father and father in law of Beth and Josh Sydney, Zayda of Leah, Bella, Noah and Abby Sydney. May his Neshama have an Aliya. ReplyForwardIn loving memory of Henry Shrager, Chaim Leib Ben Azriel Aharon haLevi father and father in law of Beth and Josh Sydney, Zayda of Leah, Bella, Noah and Abby Sydney. May his Neshama have an Aliya.

Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.1B Lag Ba’Omer Trip1B Learning about Summer Safety and IngenuityGAN TORAH RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONYWe are overjoyed to announce the official opening of the Gan Torah Early Childhood Center—a monumental milestone for our school and the broader community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by elected officials, including Mayor Michelle Wu, Senator William Brownsberger, and City Councilor Liz Breadon. Their recognition and support of this project underscores the significance of early childhood education and the vital role our new center will play in nurturing the next generation.A heartfelt thank you goes to the parents of our first Gan Torah kinderlach. We are extremely grateful for their patience and support throughout this year. We are excited for what lies ahead and deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this vision a reality.9.9.

Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.1B Lag Ba’Omer Trip1B Learning about Summer Safety and IngenuityWILLISTON SNAPSHOTS1. 4B mailing letters.2. 7b employing their research skills.3. 4B playing kickball.4. 4B testing their wings.5. 6B Siyum9.9.

Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.1B Lag Ba’Omer Trip1B Learning about Summer Safety and IngenuityWILLISTON SNAPSHOTS- 1B LAG BA’OMER TRIP9.9.

Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.1B Lag Ba’Omer Trip1B Learning about Summer Safety and IngenuityWILLISTON SNAPSHOTS- 2B PUBLIC WORKS TRIP9.9.

HAMILTON SNAPSHOTS4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.1. 5G pizza party2. 2G and Kindergarten designing board games3. 3G party6G working on their sukkos project.

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

PRESCHOOL SNAPSHOTS4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.6G working on their sukkos project.

GAN TORAH SNAPSHOTS4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.6G working on their sukkos project.