Parashat Mishpatin - Shabbat Shekalim Candle Lighting 5:48 p.m. Havdalah 6:57 p.m.

Ultimate Parsha In this week's parsha, Mishpatim, we are instructed not to taunt or oppress a stranger, widow, or orphan. Within the course of the three pesukim dedicated to this point, there is a change from the plural ("you (plural) shall not taunt...") to the singular ("if you cause him pain..."). Based on this change, Ibn Ezra suggests that a community that allows even a single member to taunt a stranger is liable for punishment. This is a firm reminder that we should not even allow ourselves to be a bystander to cruel behavior to others--instead we must stand up for each other.  To continue reading please click here...

2 Truths & A Lie We are excited to feature someone from the RMBA family in every issue of the Buzz via this fun game! Want to be featured? Email Tania Levenstein your 2 truths and a lie! Stephanie Morris, Bookkeeper My favorite part of my day is being around my co-workers. I have visited the Virgin Islands. I have 2 degrees. Click here for answer key

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Hero for Zero Students in 4th and 5th grade had a visit from a superhero sponsored by Kingwood Pines Hospital. The Hero for Zero program taught how the students could be superheroes for their friends. The message was how to be a hero for peers by: Help by talking with friends about feelings; rather than ignore. Encourage them to be kind. Reach out to them by letting them know you care. Offer to take them to a trusted adult. Yotzer Or - Creating Light Morah Rivkie's 5th grade celebrated learning about the Bracha Yotzer Or - the first Bracha (blessing) of Birchot Shema. The Bracha talks about how light is good. Even though Hashem created good and bad, we focus on light and the good because we don't always see the bigger picture. Morah Rivkie brought in stress ball light bulbs to help us get through the "dark" times.

Congrats! The 4th-6th boys basketball team wrapped up their season last week and really saw a lot of improvement under Coach Grice. Congratulations on a great year, boys. The members of this team were: Alex Schwartz, Gilad Yarmush, Aaron Yellin, Ezra Miller, Yosef Seifert, Dovi Schoen, Ofir Tessler, Matan Chen, Rafi Miller, Simcha Levitt, Michael Sulman, and Samson Roisman. Tooth Time Morah Dinu's EC2 class had a great time exploring their unit on the five senses and in particular their teeth. The class spoke about taking care of their teeth by using toothbrushes and floss. They also sorted foods that help keep teeth healthy and not as healthy.

No Homework Night Lower School and Upper School students and their families enjoyed a rare "No-Homework Night" on Wednesday for the chance to spend some quality family time together. Sephardigras Upper School students enjoyed a special Sephardigras morning which included a beautiful Sephardic style tefilla (prayer) and a delicious Shakshuka breakfast sponsored by Bet Rambam. Thank you to Rabbi Masri and Rabbi Soussan for engaging the students in a fantastic program and fun games.

Better Together Better Together recently held their 4th inter-generational session at The Medallion. Mrs. Bryant led a painting tutorial while the students and seniors bonded.  Biographies Morah Batya's 2nd grade class had their biography book presentations today. Each student read a biography and prepared a speech to present. They were also dressed up as the person whom they researched. The class learned so much about many different famous people. Well done 2nd grade!

Save the Date

RMBA Presents: Mommy & Me Music and Movement Class FREE Classes Begin 2/13 9:15 - 10:00 AM Join other moms and kids as we explore through music, movement, stories, and activities! This class is for children 3 and under not yet in school. CLICK HERE for details and to register

* RMBA YEARBOOK ORDERS *  Ads in the yearbook are available for purchase as follows: Full Page $350 1/2 Page $200 1/4 Page $150 1/8 Page $75 To place an ad please CLICK HERE. To order the RMBA yearbook please CLICK HERE . The deadline for both ads and orders is February 16th.

RMBA Lower School Presents: Jewish Texas Fair & Museum Thursday, February 22, 2018 4:30 - 6:30 PM Texas style dinner will be served!

All In For RMBA's 1st Annual MEN'S NIGHT POKER TOURNAMENT  Saturday, March 10, 2018 8:30 PM Play Begins Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar Must register ahead! Cash & other great prizes! Please click here to RSVP

Athletic Updates

Please see the Beren Academy Calendar as your most up to date source for information. The  Week at a Glance  is a snapshot, but does not reflect any changes made after that date.  Sports Awards Dinner All teams are invited to celebrate all of the accomplishments from this school year on Monday, April 23rd. The dinner will take place at 6:30 PM in the ulam. Senior Night The High School Girls and Boys Teams will honor Maya Wadler and Jonny Abitbol at 7:25 PM on Tuesday, February 13th between the games against CHSA. HS Girls Basketball  The High School Girls Basketball team lost a close game on Tuesday against Pasadena First Baptist. They will face Brazosport Christian on Thursday February 8th at home. A victory in this game will clinch the district championship and a bye in the first round of the playoffs.    HS Boys Basketball  The High School Boys Basketball team is currently 6-0 in district and 19-3 overall. They will look to remain perfect in TAPPS district 7-2A when they face Brazosport Christian on Thursday, February 8th at home. The boys have clinched the district championship and will have a first round bye in the playoffs.

Accessing the current schedule https://www.berenacademy.org/apps/events/2018/1/?id=5 Please re-sync your calendars weekly. If you have any questions, please email Coach Cole at  chriscole@berenacademy.org.

Community Events

* RMBA / UOS / Bnei Akiva Annual Mishloach Manot *

Please CLICK HERE to place your Mishloach Manot order. First Deadline is: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Final Deadline with $10 surcharge: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Please CLICK HERE to read instructions on how to place your order.

A Night Out with Adrienne Gold COMMITMENT The Courage to Live & Love Without an Exit Strategy Saturday, February 17, 2018 8:00 PM The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC Cocktails and Desserts $36/person Please click on image for additional details and to register

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