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Chadashot 10.26.12
chadashot@saracademy.org <chadashot@saracademy.org> Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 1:33 PMTo: sburian@saracademy.org
CHADASHOT Shabbat Parshat Lech Lecha
October 26, 2012 10 Cheshvan 5773
Candle Lighting: 5:41 pm Havdalah: 6:44pm
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A MESSAGE FROM RABBI KRAUSS
Dear Parents,
As we continue reading Sefer
Bereishit, I encourage you this
Shabbat to discuss with your
children the concept of-
"מעשה אבות סימן לבנים"
-the deeds of our forefathers serve as lessons
Mazal Tov
To Simon Kuflik on his Bar
Mitzvah.
To Lela Fand on her Bat
Mitzvah.
To Gilad Bendheim & Tzippy
Quint on their engagement.
for future generations. As we read the
narrative of Avraham and Sarah, let us ask
ourselves what we can learn from his actions,
and how we can emulate them in our own
experiences and challenges. Parshat Lech
Lecha introduces us to the challenges of faith,
of childrearing, and of loyalty- all of these
challenges confront each of us at some point,
and perhaps we can analyze the Parsha with
an eye to the lessons to be learned.
Much of this issue of Chadashot is dedicated
to our theme of the year, Kedusha, which we
hope to begin focusing on in the weeks
ahead.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Binyamin Krauss
Condolences
To Beth Braunstein (AC
Librarian) and to Devorah Bar
David (ELC teacher) on the
passing of their beloved
mother in law and
grandmother, Pauline
Braunstein.
ACADEMY NEWS
SAR Theme of the year : Kedusha
Every year for the past few years SAR has introduced a theme of the year. Our
students have learned about "good choices", "arvut" and "mi dor l’dor". This year’s
theme is "kedusha" and we will engage in a school wide discussion of what it
means to be kadosh or holy. Over the course of the year--in all that we do--we will
ask ourselves; "What is the importance of being kadosh?"and "How does one
achieve kedusha?" We will discuss the differences between an "Am" kadosh and
an "Ish" kadosh, talk about places that are holy and times that are holy. We will
also be examining actions that epitomize kedusha. Throughout the year we will be
showing the students the ways in which kedusha can happen daily. We will ask to
think about how they can bring kedusha to their school, their families, to
themselves. The common message to all grades is that kedusha is elevating
something regular and making it holy. Each grade will be examining the theme of
kedusha in their classrooms, on the playground, and with their friends and
teachers. In this week’s question of the week we have begun an informal
discussion with the children about what they feel exemplifies kedusha. We also
interviewed some students about our theme of the year. Click here to see what
they had to say.
"Aleph" is for Cookie
In celebration of finishing the first chapter of their Hebrew language workbook, all
of the first grade classes designed and baked cookies. But these were not just any
cookies! Each child made a Hebrew letter out of dough and they could use any of
the letters that they had learned in class. Aleph, Bet, Gimel, Daled , Hey or Shin. As
Morah Gabi explained, "The children should have a good taste of learning." Yum!
Our Visit to the Hebrew Home - by: Rachel Landesman 5Z
This week my class, 5Z visited the Hebrew Home. At the Hebrew Home my class
was split into three groups; planting, art and memory care. I was in memory care
and it was a lot of fun! First we were asked to stand next to a resident. Then we
were given a piece of string and beads. We were asked to interview the residents
and ask questions like “What is your name?” and “What is your favorite color?”
Then we were asked to string the beads and help the resident make a bracelet or a
necklace. I had a lot of fun and am glad we will be visiting the Hebrew Home for
the next few weeks.
The Brown Bag Seminar Series
“Brown Bag Seminars” for grades 2 through 4, are a lunch-time opportunity for our
students to meet with professionals or serious hobbyists in unusual fields of study.
They will meet during lunchtime so as to not encroach on classroom time yet will
still allow students additional enrichment experiences (while "brown bagging" it).
Most importantly, Brown Bag Seminars are a wonderful delivery vehicle for
validating students' interests, reaching students with various types of
intelligences, and demonstrating through exposure to real world successful role-
models that giftedness is expressed in diverse ways.
This week children in grades 2-4 had the opportunity to attend a seminar with our
own Shy Krug who is part of our guidance team. He is a doctoral candidate in
clinical psychology; in addition to his psychology pursuit, Shy is a working
professional magician. At the seminar, "The Magic of Magic and the Mind" he
utilized his studies in psychology to inform his magic abilities and has developed
curriculum on the neuroscience of magic. "Why do we get fooled?" he asked the
engaged and eager 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. "What do magicians do to take
advantage of how our brains work? Why is it we don't see the things magicians are
doing, oftentimes, right in front of our faces?" Shy demonstrated with a few tricks
and captured the children's imaginations as well as got them thinking about how
they see and think about things.
We're looking forward to our next Brown Bag next month, "The Traveling Worm
Show" and to Shy resenting again!
Israel is on the Map! - Ita Futran 6X
Sixth grade is studying topography and landforms in science. Our teacher, Dr.
Fenster, has put everybody into groups. Each group had to make a topographical
map of Israel out of clay. Then the groups painted their maps according to the
elevation. Dr. Fenster also gave each group one of the four topographical regions
of Israel to do research on: the Jordan Rift Valley, the Coastal Plains, the Negev
Desert, and the Galilean-Samarian-Judean Highlands. After they did the research,
each group made a slide show on an iPad about their region. The slide shows will
be presented to the entire class. Please come see our maps outside of Chavie's
office!
Faces and Places of SAR
One of the most exciting things for our first graders is becoming a part of the “big
building”. In order for the children to familiarize themselves with all of the different
areas of the school, the first grade teachers prepared a fun scavenger hunt called
“Places and Faces of SAR”. The larger purpose of the scavenger hunt was a unit
the first graders are starting to learn about school and community.
The children and their teachers went from place to place around the building
reading clues as to where they would go next. They made stops in the lunchroom
where they said hello to Eran, they stopped by Nurse Esther, they went up to the
junior high, and visited the business office.
Matan Bat Mitzvah Program
The 6th grade girls started off their Bat Mitzvah year with an evening dedicated to
learning in the MATAN program. Now in its seventh year, the girls will be meeting
once a month for ten sessions where they have the special opportunity to learn
“b’chevruta” with a parent. This year’s theme is “Jewish Women through the
Ages”. The learning is multi-disciplinary, incorporating serious text study along
with drama, art and music. It is a unique and wonderful opportunity for parents and
daughters to study together in an experiential way about role models throughout
our history and explore our own connection to the same values and traits that our
role models embodied. The MATAN course of study, taught by Morah Dina Najman
and Morah Adina Steinberg has become a rite of passage for young women in our
middle school—giving them a chance to prepare for their Bat Mitzvah in a
meaningful way.
SAR Academy Prospective Parent Open House
It was standing room only as over 150 people attended the SAR open house on
Wednesday evening! Parents were greeted by Rabbi Krauss, followed by remarks
from Marcia Jacobowitz, Alumna Dana Jason and 8th graders Avigayil Grajower,
Nati Marcus and Allie Sherman.
Parents were then invited to attend smaller sessions which were geared toward
their children’s ages and grades. They were introduced to the SAR General and
Judaic studies curriculum, student support services and student activities. They
were able to roam the building and check out our school with “no walls”. It was an
informative and enjoyable evening.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
This year’s schoolwide theme is "kedusha". How can you implement what
you're learning about "kedusha" into your life at home?
THAT "KIND OF WEEK"
Penny Harvest
Did you know that there are over $2 billion unused pennies in homes across
America?
Many people wonder what to do with those jars full of change gathering dust. The
answer? Give them to our second graders during the Penny Harvest!
Every November for the last 16 years, students and their families have worked
together to collect pennies from their families, friends and neighbors. We are very
proud and excited to announce that this year SAR is again participating in Penny
Harvest. Our 2nd, graders will be harvesting pennies, with a little help from
everyone else in the school, in order to help our local community. In this way the
2nd graders are bringing kedusha to our school and to themselves.
With the Penny Harvest, every penny counts and every person counts. Please
watch your e-mail in the next few days to learn how we can all help to make the
Penny Harvest a success. The process is easy. The results are meaningful. And the
need is there. Together, we can make a difference. We look forward to making this
a meaningful experience for the second grade. Thank you for your help and
support.
Click here to read about the SAR Penny Harvest program in the Spring Issue of the
Jewish Educational Leadership publication.
"Thank everyone at home like I've learned to thank the lunchroom staff
and not take them for granted like I sometimes do."
- Caleb Siegel 5Y
picture of the week
"Learn chumash with my Dad." - Jacob Morris 3X
DVAR TORAH
Parshat Lech Lecha- by Ami Roseman 2Y
When I went on vacation last winter break, I had so many questions for my parents.
Where would we go? How long would it take? For how long would we be there?
What would we do when we got there? I did not find out the answers to many of
my questions until we actually got there. In this week’s Parsha, Parshat Lech
Lecha, Hashem told Avram to take his family and all of his belongings and leave
his home to a land that Hashem would show to him (Eretz Canaan). When Avram
was leaving his home he didn’t ask Hashem where he was going, how he would get
there, what he would do for food, and so many other questions. Avram trusted
Hashem and just went. Just like we trust our parents to keep us safe in our
journeys, Avram had a blind faith that Hashem would protect him as well.
Hashem said to Avram leave from your “homeland, your birthplace, the house of
your father”. Why did Hashem say it in this order? It would seem that if you are
commanding someone to leave their home you would go from the most personal
thing to the person and then get less personal. So why did Hashem tell Avram first
to leave his homeland and then his birthplace and finally his father’s house? This
comes to teach us a lesson of the chesed of Hashem. The hardest place to leave
would be from the safety of one’s father’s home. Hashem, even though he is so
holy and is busy ruling the whole universe, still understands that human beings
have feelings. Hashem knew it would probably be the hardest for Avram to leave
his father’s home, so he went from the easiest to the hardest. Hashem did not
want to be harsh with Avram right from the start and showed his kindness in this
way.
As we are getting close to Chesed week at SAR we have to remember to show
kindness and not be harsh with our friends, teachers, family and even strangers. In
this way we will be copying the ways of Hashem and the ways of Avram who was
always ready to help his fellow Jew.
Thank you to my Savti and parents for helping me with this Dvar Torah.
Shabbat Shalom!
“Work on getting along with my siblings.” - Rachel Stadtmauer 4W
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"Give Tzedaka with kavod." - Judah Schanzer 5Z
PTC NEWS
Upcoming PTC Events
November 5th - November 11th - K through 8 Book Fair, to volunteer please email
Rachel Berger njberger@aol.com
December 1st -- ELC Night
January 6th -- Family Fitness and Fun Day
If you have not yet made your annual contribution to support PTC programs and
events, please click here. Thank you for your generosity!
"Use more respectful language, especially when I'm impatient."
- Jacob Greenwald 5Z
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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Tuesday, October 30th – Academy New Parent Breakfast.
Tuesday, October 30th – PINK DAY!
Sunday, November 4th – Change Clocks (fall back!)
Monday, November 5th – Sunday, November 11th - SAR Book Fair
Tuesday, November 6th – Election Day – Regular Sessions
Tuesday, November 6th – Matan Bat Mitzvah Program
Sunday, November 11th – ELC & Academy- Parent Teacher Conferences -
8:30 – 4:30
Monday, November 12th – Veterans Day – No Sessions – Teacher In-Service
Day
Tuesday, November 13th – Veterans Day Tribute
Thursday, November 15th – Rosh Chodesh Kislev – Wear Blue & White!
Saturday, November 17th – SAR Live Auction Event
Sunday, November 18th – BJE Exam for 8th graders
Monday, November 19th – Tuesday, November 20th – 8th grade trip to
Washington, DC
Wednesday, November 21st – No Sessions for 8th grade
Wednesday, November 21st – Noon Dismissal
Thursday, November 22nd – Friday, November 23rd – Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 27th – Matan Bat Mitzvah Program
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During the week of Parshat Vayera, each SAR student will come to a tent modeled
after Avraham and Sarah's tent and each child will perform acts of chesed. Click
here to volunteer. If you have any questions, please
contact danajason1@gmail.com. To help co-sponsor chesed week please click
here.
SAR is collecting a myriad of items to support the in-school chesed projects as well
as other worthy organizations (collection boxes in atrium):
Kitchen Starters for New Couples: Please send these items in by
Wednesday, October 31st. All items must be NEW.
Peelers, Dish towels,Aprons, Apple corers, Colanders, Can openers, Wine bottle
openers, Measuring cups, Measuring spoons, Spatulas, Stirrers, Trivets, Meat/dairy
stickers, Egg slicer, Soup ladles, Cutting boards, Garlic press, Oven mitts,
Cookbooks, Picture Frames, Serving Utensils.
Cozy Cups for Seniors: Please send these items in by Tuesday, October
30th. Oatmeal, Small tissue packs, Sugar free cocoa, Tea.
CELL PHONES for American Soldiers : Please drop off (non working)) cell
phones, iPhones, iPads in the labeled collection box in the lobby. Collecting
through Nov. 2nd.
Old Glasses: Eyeglasses and eyeglass cases - broken or good condition are
fixed and reused where possible. Collecting through Nov. 2nd.
Bears for Bergenfield: New or slightly used stuffed animals & bears.
Collecting through Nov. 2nd.
Toys for Chanukah: NEW, UNWRAPPED electronic and board games, arts
and crafts supplies, books, dolls, sports equipment, and toys with Jewish
themes and content (for all ages including older children & young
teenagers). Ideas for this age group include mp3 players, boom boxes,
jewelry, watches, stationery, cosmetic kits, books, Blokus, puzzles,
pocketbooks, Old Navy and Target gift certificates, and sports equipment
(e.g., baseball gloves, hockey sticks, footballs), etc. Hebrew CD’s are
especially appreciated for all age groups. Collecting through Nov. 26th.
Tizku L'Mitzvot!
"Share the Parsha we learned with our teachers, at home."
-Orly Stulbach 4Z
COMMUNITY EVENTS
A Conversation with Alan Silverman-- Director, Camp Moshava
Learn all about Camp Moshava and the incredible summer experience your children
have been waiting for! Hear about what is new for 2013! ALL ARE WELCOME - New
and returning! Parents and campers! Tuesday, October 30, 2012 , 7:45 PM--at the
home of Chaya & Toby Kram, 5245 Sycamore Avenue, Riverdale, NY.
*Receive a family discount of $50 by attending the meeting.
Sunday, Nov. 4th, 1-4pm, "Salute Our Troops Day"
Hebrew Institute of White Plains, 20 Greenridge Ave, White Plains, NY. Make care
packages for US Troops serving overseas...Join a bootcamp led by US Soldiers...
Click here for more details. Sponsored by MSAWI (Major Stuart Adam Wolfer
Institute) & the Boy Scouts of Westchester/Putnam County.
KNO - Kids Night Out
The Riverdale Y is offering an evening event for children called "KNO- Kids Night
Out". What is "KNO"?
"KNO" is our special program just for kids. Children ages, 5-12, will get to
experience, explore, and enjoy all of the wonderful offerings at the Y. Games,
sports, creative and performing arts, talent shows, movies, special events and
more. Click here for more information.
Mishpacha Bodedet: The Lone Family – Many of us are familiar with the Chayal
Boded, the lone soldier who serves in the IDF. They are well respected and receive
many deserved services. Sometimes, however the family of the lone soldier is left
to muddle through the experience as best they can. Along with immense pride
comes tremendous anxiety. In recognition of these conflicting emotions and the
many questions that can arise, a support group is being formed for families who
have a close loved one serving in the IDF. JBFCS/HIR social worker Anna Kirshblum,
whose son served in the IDF, will facilitate the group. Come share your
experiences, concerns, questions and pride in an open and supportive environment.
The first group will be held on Wednesday, November 7th from 7-8pm at HIR.
Please R.S.V.P. to Anna Kirshblum at 718-601-9714 or at akirshblum@jbfcs.org
December Family Ski Trip
The Jewish Outdoors Club, an all volunteer led, non-profit 501c (7) organization, is
organizing a family ski outing during December break (Dec 23-27) to Mt Snow,
Vermont. They have been doing such trips for the last 15 years, and is geared
toward families. Prices are very reasonable, and everything is taken care of --
lodging, catered food, lift ticket, rentals, etc. The inn is where we will be staying is
a fantastic place with great amenities. There are 11 families signed up thus far,
with room for about 15-20 more.
Full details are at the registration page at http://jocskitrip2012.eventbrite.com/
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