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January 26, 2024ד״פשת טבש ז”ט חלשב תשרפ TO THE FULLEST 4:32 PMDear Parents,The parsha begins: םעה תא הערפ חלשב יהיו – and it was when Pharoh sent out the peopleThe Gemara in Megillah explains that the word יהיו is a composition of two words: היה יוו, woe it was. Thus, the word יהיו connotes that there was some sort of difficulty at that time.The Medrash Rabbah states that הערפ expressed his woe over sending out לארשי ינב from םירצמ. The Medrash explains with a לשמ:A traveler found a small satchel but was unaware of its contents. Unwilling to carry it around, he asked a stranger on the same journey to take the bag, and after much pressure, the stranger acquiesced. When they arrived, the new owner opened the satchel and saw that it was packed with precious gems worth a fabulous sum. The traveler who had so easily given up the bag began to cry and tear his clothes, bemoaning: “I had so much wealth in my hands, and I gave it away so easily without getting anything in return.”Pharoh felt like that traveler, explains the medrash. He let Bnei Yisrael leave without gaining anything for himself.The obvious question on this Medrash arises: How can the two be compared? The man who gave up the satchel to the stranger did so willingly. It was a bad choice, but a choice he made. Pharaoh, however, was struck with ten Makkos and was afflicted by Hashem until he was forced to let Bnei Yisrael go from the immense pressure.The Meforshim explain that הערפ wasn’t decrying the fact that he was forced to let Bnei Yisrael go. Rather, he was bemoaning that he hadn’t recognized the extent of the greatness of the Jewish people. Imagine someone hires an individual for a menial position, and after the individual leaves discovers that the worker was extremely talented, highly skilled, and competent to raise the level of the entire business. This is how Pharoh felt: He had Klal Yisrael as his subjects, and he just let them build pyramids. What a lost opportunity!This is the message of the Medrash and the לשמ. We don’t realize the potential we have as Yidden, how much we can accomplish, and how great we can become. Let us chap-arein every minute. Let us use our talents to their fullest.תבש טוג! Rabbi Ochs●● Jan 29 - PD Day, No school● Feb 11- Rebbeim meeting, 11:30 dismissal● Feb 13 - STEM Fair● Feb 15-19- No school, Mid-winter break● Feb 21- General Studies Faculty meeting- 3 pm dismissal for all students● March 2 - Motzei Shabbos - Torah Academy Auction
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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,● 1B was privileged to have a special health lesson given by our very own Mrs Miri Gottfried RN, school nurse. The boys learned about MyPlate and what should be included in a meal. The boys had a lot to say to add to the lesson, and gave great examples of fruits and vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Nurse Miri then worked with the boys to put together their own healthy snack: a delicious fruit and yogurt parfait topped with granola! ● As part of the Shiluv Program (disabilities awareness) in 4th and 5th grade boys, both groups were treated to speakers on Tuesday this week. Mrs. Carol Steinberg came into 4th grade to discuss what life is like in a wheelchair. Students were able to ask questions and try out some of the wheelchair's most exciting functions. Mr. Ari Levitt came to speak to the 5th graders about living with autism. The 5th graders asked insightful questions and enjoyed hearing the uplifting, honest, and at times surprising answers of this remarkable young man. Thank you to Mrs. Reena Slovin, Mrs. Sharon Goldstein, and Gateways for developing and running the program.● At the G.O. Tu B’Shvat activity, 1-8G were treated to smoothie bowls at the “Fruit Bowl” Cafe, established and run by the 8th grade G.O. girls. They also decorated frisbees with fruit-themed designs, and then used their frisbees to play frisbee golf. Thank you to Nurse Miri for all her help with the smoothies.● The Midwinter Learning Program was a smashing success, with over 70% of the boys participating. Their learning should be a zchus for Acheinu Bais Yisroel. On Tuesday, the boys that learned every day of vacation enjoyed a delicious lunch of pizza and fries. Mazel tov to the winners of the raffle: Nochum Dessler (6B) won the Artscroll pocket size Mikraos Gedolos and Aron Dovid Luria (8B) won the engraved Zstander table- top shtender. ● 6G, as part of their curriculum, study Shiras Chana. To support this perek, they created individual laminated Hafrashas Challah cards with Shiras Chana inserted.● The winners of this week’s Shabbos Malkisa program raffle were Tziporah Krochmal, Simmy Shepard, and Esther Herbstman! The girls are working on next week’s missions.● The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new UPK playground structure created much excitement! The children- who watched the step-by-step construction- are thrilled to finally enjoy it! ● Thank you TA for providing our staff with tasty Tu B’shvat treats!● K1 had so much fun making their edible fruit trees for Tu B’shvat!● K2 went on a fun nature walk to feed the birds in honor of Shabbos Shira!● In honor of Tu B’Shvat, 4G created edible fruit trees out of grapes, pomegranates, kiwis, and chocolate chips.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 To Gershon (‘14) Shanske on his engagement to Chavi Greenberg, and to parents Mr. Neal (Torah Academy past President) and Mrs. Susan Shanske. (Please see invitation to the vort further in the bulletin).Mazel Tov!
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 Day of Learning● 11 Tishrei -Community EventsCondolences Day of Learning Gap Kids Size 6/7 SweatshirtAdidas BackpackLL Bean Red Snow GloveMartino Sweater JacketKombi Waterguard GlovesOld Navy Size 10/12 Navy SweatshirtChildren’s Place Size 14 Navy SweatshirtPrimark Size 6/7 navy SweatshirtAmazon Essentials Size 8 Black SweatshirtAppaman Size 12 Gray CoatCat and Jack Size 8 Gray SweatshirtMondetta Size S Black SweatshirtHead Black with Blue Snow GlovesAmazon Essentials Size 6/7 Black SweatshirtLand’s End Kids Size 7 Navy SweatshirtCat and Jack Size 4/5 Black SweatshirtAbercrombie Size 7/8 Teal ShirtLand’s End Size 8 Navy Rain JacketChildren’s Place Size 7/8 Black SweatshirtDVS Black and Navy Snow GlovesColumbia Gray and Black Fleece Plaid Sweater JacketBlack Beanie Hat Everything will be discarded after February 18!Lost and Found - Hamilton buildingPurple contigo water bottlePink hat with Pom PomGray hat with Pom PomGray cat and jack sweatshirt 7/8Black hooded Old navy sweatshirt 10-12Navy without a hood old navy sweatshirt 82 Black velour Betty Z sweatshirt YLblack velour Betty Z YMZara navy girls coat 9/10Gap kids xl navy coatPink fuzzy headband with bow2 Navy Betty z hooded velour sweatshirt YMNavy Betty z hooded velour sweatshirt ysTie Dye blue three quarter sleeve t shirt and matching skirt size 120One hanging white mushroom earringGreat hooded cat and jack sweatshirt 6/7American Eagle navy velour sweatshirtNavy velour Nautica hoodie 8/10 Black Cat and Jack 5t sweatshirtblack cat and jack leggings 6xBlack kid pic size 5/6 skirtGold braceletBlue Marled H&M sweatshirt size smallBlack children’s place gloves size 8Gray gloves with silver edgeNavy glovesLots of single gloves2 Glove attacherspurple bunny ringheart with two hands ring one pearl earring with no backingEverything will be discarded after February 18!Lost and Found - Hamilton buildingPurple contigo water bottlePink hat with Pom PomGray hat with Pom PomGray cat and jack sweatshirt 7/8Black hooded Old navy sweatshirt 10-12Navy without a hood old navy sweatshirt 82 Black velour Betty Z sweatshirt YLblack velour Betty Z YMZara navy girls coat 9/10Gap kids xl navy coatPink fuzzy headband with bow2 Navy Betty z hooded velour sweatshirt YMNavy Betty z hooded velour sweatshirt ysTie Dye blue three quarter sleeve t shirt and matching skirt size 120One hanging white mushroom earringGreat hooded cat and jack sweatshirt 6/7American Eagle navy velour sweatshirtNavy velour Nautica hoodie 8/10 Black Cat and Jack 5t sweatshirtblack cat and jack leggings 6xBlack kid pic size 5/6 skirtGold braceletBlue Marled H&M sweatshirt size smallBlack children’s place gloves size 8Gray gloves with silver edgeNavy glovesLots of single gloves2 Glove attacherspurple bunny ringheart with two hands ring one pearl earring with no backingEverything will be discarded after February 18!Lost and Found - Williston Building
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 Day of Learning● 11 Tishrei -SHNAYIM MIKRAHMazel Tov to learners of Parshas Bo!4BAvrohom Berzansky Efraim Feldman Avromi Fine Yaakov Wilhelm5BShimshon Nulman Moshe Rosmarin Aaron Uminer6BYaakov Barres Nechemia Berzansky Nochum Zev Dessler 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 Shmuel Lieberman Aron Yanovsky Eliyahu Youshei Gavriel Noam Zazula8BAbraham Eliyahu Barres Moshe Shalom Davydov Chaim Moshe Delmoor Dovid Menachem Feldman Ezra Lev Klompas Aron David Luria Gavriel Novik Moshe Aryeh Riesel Moshe Uminer Menachem Mendel ZaklosCommunity EventsCondolences Day of Learning Cards for the ChayalimGirls in grades Prek-8 are invited to write cards to the Chayalim in Eretz Yisrael. All cards are appreciated by the chayalim. January 28th10:00-11:30 am Hedvat Family 50 Green Park, Newton
WILLISTON SNAPSHOTSHere are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.1. 1-5B Friday afternoon assembly.2. 1B Nutrition lesson and healthy snack demonstration with Nurse Miri.3. Yehuda Faibish brought in the book, I'm a Frog, and read it to the class. The boys loved it.4. Mid-Winter learning pizza and fries.5. Shiluv program in 4B and 5B.9.9.
WILLISTON SNAPSHOTSHere are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.1. 3B Journaling2. 1B Puzzle Pals and Book Buddies3. 1B reading groups with Mrs. Markson.4. 4B STEM fair prep.5. 8B English celebrates finishing 12 out of 24 Vocab units. Halfway there, we should all keep up the good work!9.9.
HAMILTON SNAPSHOTS4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.1. 7G and 8G Electives.2. 6G and 1G doing a project together.3. 2G uses the STEM cart to engineer a bell for a hearing impaired character they read about.4. 1G cupCAKEs in honor of finishing learning Long A vowel5. 6G Hafrashas Challah cards.6. Tu B’shvat treats for the staff at Hamilton.7. 4G fruit trees.
TU B’SHVAT AT HAMILTON 4.Here are 10,11,12 - they are also different9.9.
PRESCHOOL SNAPSHOTS4.