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March 17, 2023ג״פשת רדא ד’’כידוקפ - להקיו תשרפ TRUE HAPPINESS6:34 PMDear Parents,The psukim in this week’s parsha describe the הנוהכ ידגב in great detail. These clothes were worn by the kohanim while they performed the הדובע in the ןכשמ and שדקמה תיב. The לודג ןהכ wore eight garments, while a regular kohen only wore four. There are two Halachos mentioned in ארקיו רפס related to the appearance of the לודג ןהכ when he was engaged in the הדובע. Firstly, ומורפת לא םכידגב. The Kohen Gadol was forbidden to enter into the Mikdash with ripped clothing. Secondly, וערפת לא םכישאר. The Kohen Gadol could not perform the הדובע with unkempt or overgrown hair. The ךוניחה רפס in נ״ק-ט״מק תווצמ writes that the reasoning behind these two Mitzvos is identical. He references the possuk in רתסא תליגמ that reads קש שובלב ךלמה לא אובל ןיא יכ. It is inappropriate to serve in the household of the King while unkempt. As the Chinuch writes in ט״צ הוצמ: The unique clothing of the Kohanim were הדובעלו תיבל דובכ. Wearing worn and torn clothing, and having overly long hair detracted from the honor due to the שדקמה תיב. That Chinuch adds that this is just another aspect of החמשו ןושש ךרד קר ׳ה תיב לא אובל יואר ןיא רעצו לבא ךרד אל גונעתו. An individual visiting the שדקמה תיב should be overwhelmed with feelings of joy at his good fortune. There should be no room for sadness in heart. Certainly, he should not display an outward manifestation of grief evidenced by ripped clothes and unshorn hair. Rav Pam ל״צז writes that this directive is not limited to םינהכ. Rather, it’s an imperative on every Jew. We must emphasize to ourselves and to our children the great privilege and opportunity we have to be part of the רחבנה םע, to do Mitzvos, and follow the הרותה ךרד, and the responsibility we have to act the part. החמשב םיברמ רדא סנכנשמ – When the month of Adar commences we increase our happiness. Rashi in Masechta Ta’anis writes that these days of Purim and Pesach are לארשיל ויה םיסינ ימי. The ןמז of Simcha commences in Adar and continues through Pesach.. The miracles Hashem performed for us should impel to a greater awareness of who we are, and what a privilege it is to serve Hashem. This brings us true happiness.Thank you to Rabbi and Mrs. Bier and family for sponsoring a day of learning as a zchus for my complete recovery.תבש טוג!Rabbi Ochs●● Friday, March 17 - Long Friday dismissal begins: 1PM -PreK1 and K, 2:20 PM - Hamilton, 2:30 PM - Williston● Mon, March 20 - 1-8B Parent Teacher Conferences● Sun, April 2 - Sun, April 16- Pesach Break- No School ● Monday, MLK Day, our staff gathered for a phenomenal professional development presentation. Our speaker was Rabbi Dovid Morgenstern, principal of Yeshivas Darchei Torah’s elementary school, and director of the Torah Umesorah Mashgiach Training program, in which some of our staff participates.Rabbi Morgenstern spoke about “The New Reality,” focusing on anxiety and ADHD. It was a wonderful and highly informative presentation.
BULLETIN BOARDCondolencesOr 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,● Thank you to Mrs. Yehudis Solomon for conducting another super successful Purim campaign. Thank you for your hard work, your time, and attention to all details. Thank you to all your volunteers (please see page 4).● There was lots of spirit in the Williston building in the pre-Purim days! Several grades decorated their classrooms according to various themes 2B made Purim-themed robots. Mr. Carey and the sixth grade gave out hamantashen to all staff members.The purim carnival was an absolute blast! Pictures can be found on pg. 6.● For the past month, Rabbi Benmergui and Mr. Tarlin have been learning with the 8th grade boys the practical application of the Hilchos Zimon.● “Pi Day” was celebrated this past Tuesday, March 14. Both buildings were abuzz with students playing different games and participating in math activities to celebrate the day.● On Tuesday, 1G celebrated their Chumash Mesiba and received their chumashim. Thank you Mrs. Nussbaum for the musical accompaniment and for always availing yourself! Thank you Mrs. Youshei and Mrs. Reiser for all your hard work preparing the girls! The first graders were real stars and very excited to begin learning Chumash. Mazel tov!● 3B has been working very hard this week constructing and testing their Rube Goldberg machines!● Toameha is back! Thank you Rabbi Kohn for spearheading this incredible program for the middle school boys! ● Pesach prep is really underway at the Hamilton Building! The girls are busy learning about Pesach and preparing their hagados.● Thank you to Mrs. Sternfield (4G) for going above and beyond the call of duty while she is out on leave.● It is coming towards the end for Middle School electives. In woodworking, they just finished their beautiful pens! Pictures will be in the bulletin next week.Uniform Gemach Announcement● To A.Community Events ● Shabbos Parshas Yisro -February 11 - Kiddush in honor of the birth of the daughter of Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Selevan. Kiddush at 10:40 AM at the Kollel, 62 Cummings St. Mazel Tov! Community Events Condolences ● To Dr. Gedalya and Mrs. Lara Bark on the marriage of their daughter Mimi to Dovid Michoel Kraftmann.
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 Announcement● To A.Community Events Day of Learning Day of LearningCondolences ● 19 Adar - sponsored by Shaul and Barbara Goldstein and Family L'ilui nishmas Chaya bas Avrohom Asher a"h on her yahrtzeit.● 21 Adara - sponsored by Sara Rivka Rothstein רעאל קחצי לארשי תב קישטליפ אדלאג הנח - יתרומ ימיא תמשנ תולעל.● 22 Adar - sponsored by the Bier Family for a zechus of a refuah shelaimah for Rabbi Shmuel Ochs, אטנעי ןב קחצי לאומש.● 22 Adar - sponsored by Zev and Sara Meyers for the zechus of a fast and smooth Refuah Shelaima for our Dad/Grampy, Dov Ber Reuvain ben Chana Bryna.● 23 Adar - sponsored by the Armin Family הנח ןב דוד תמשנ יוליעל.Pre-Pesach Cleaning / Lost & FoundLost & Found in the Hamilton building - lots of clothing items!We could email you a list of what we have. Unclaimed items will be disposed after March 23. Condolences● To the Wallach Family on the passing of Mrs. Tzipora Karas, a”h, grandmother of Mr. Zalman Wallach, great-grandmother of Nechama (4G), Sarah (2G), and Tzvi (K) Wallach.● To the Silverman Family on the passing of Mrs. Charlotte Jawitz, Shayndel Sarah bas Chaim Shmuel, a”h, grandmother of Mrs. Michelle Silverman, great-grandmother of Avital (1G) and Zissel (PreK2) Silverman.
TA PURIM CAMPAIGNMazel Tov! CondolencesOr 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 AnnouncementDay of Learning● 11 Kislev ● To ACommunity Events Thank you’s! (in a grammen tune)Each year Torah Academy runs a Purim program. This year we B”H hit a real grand slam.Every helping hand is so much appreciated. The power of volunteers should never be underestimated! First off, I want to thank Mrs. Ostashinsky who put in so much time after the weddingTo get this program up and runningYou managed the lists, addresses and so many details. Without you this whole program would have derailed.Mrs. Sternfield, your creativity is always astounding, especially when on multiple projects you are working!Mrs. Silverman, thanks for stepping up to the challenge,to finalize the gifts manage all the packages. And now for the ladies who stuffed almost 500 envelopes: You were so fast, it was more than I could hope!Mrs. Mintzes, Mrs. Skversky, Mrs. Pitchon, Mrs. Millman, Mrs. Selevan,and Mrs. Bercuson, Mrs. Berman and The Solomons.Gift packaging at the Silverman’s was quick and smooth done by TA girls,so capable and on the move!Etty Wilhelm, Sarala Gelernter, Esther and Rivka Ledewitz,Miriam Feldman, Shevi Bressel, and Sheva Shimanovich.And the final step, delivery—thanks to each of you for taking a routeduring this busy time—you all deserve a shout-out!The Blumbergs, Mrs. Klompas, and Mrs. Bakke, Mrs. Luria, The Greenes,The Bressels, Mrs. Pitchon, and Mrs. Reisel…. you all made it a breeze! But most of all, to everyone who participated, you made this fundraiser a real successWhile bringing friendship and unity. May you always be blessed! Sincerely, Mrs. Yehudis Solomon
BULLETIN BOARDMazel Tov! CondolencesOr 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 AnnouncementDay of Learning● 11 Kislev ● To ACommunity Events SHNAYIM MIKRAHMazel Tov to learners of Parshas Tetzaveh and Ki Tisa!4BShimshon Nulman (T/K) Moshe Rosmarin (K)5BYaakov Barres (T/K)Nechemia Berzansky (K)Zelig Bier (K) Avrohom Halpern (T/K)Levi Yitchok Horowitz (T/K)Moshe Segal (K)Tuvya Sternfield (T/K)6BMoshe Bark (T)Eliyohu Boruch Benmergui (T/K)Eliyahu Gvirtsman (T) Yosef Kalman Hoffman (T/K)Noach Weiner (K)Eliyahu Youshei (K)7BAbraham Eliyahu Barres (T/K)Moshe Shalom Davydov (T/K)Chaim Moshe Delmoor (T)Aron David Luris (T/K)Moshe Aryeh Riesel (T/K)Chaim Yaakov Septimus (K)8BMordechai Bier (T)Eliezer Moshe Feuerstein (K/T)Menachem Mendel Gold (K) Naftoli Ochs (T/K) Tzvi Posy (T)Tuvia Yosef Schonberg (T/K)Yonasan Mordechai Zazula (K)
WILLISTON SNAPSHOTS1. 7B setting up their classroom as a Starbucks for “Purim Schtick.”2. 2B depicting characters from the megillah using robots.PURIMWILLISTONCARNIVAL
WILLISTON SNAPSHOTS1. 2B at the science fair.2. 2B practicing measuring in math.3. 2B celebrating the 100th day of school with hot cocoa, marshmallows, chocolate chip cookies, and many fun activities....4. “Pi Day” prep in 6B.5. 3B Rube Goldberg machine.
HAMILTON SNAPSHOTS4.1. 2G's Bar Graph on how TA students get to school2. 4G celebrates Pi Day with a Pi song, Pi pencils and pretend pies (hamantashen).3. Pi Day math activity with 5G and 1G4. 5G finished their first math book and celebrated with an ice cream party5. 5G science experiment6. 4G Pesach project
PRESCHOOL SNAPSHOTS4.
PURIM AT HAMILTON4.
DEADLINE TO ENTER MARCH 20, 2023