NYHS News
17 February 2017
21 Shevat 5777
Upcoming Events
 
02/18 Away Girls Basketball Game, 8:15pm against Tulalip at Mt. Vernon Christian (Post-Season)
02/26  Gala Dinner
In This Issue
ANNUAL GALA DINNER IS JUST TWO SUNDAYS AWAY
 
Register today and join us February 26, 2017
Celebrate the life and legacy of Jack De Leon A"H and honor NYHS parents, Beryl and Gary Cohen, with the Jack De Leon Community Leadership Award.
WHEN:  Doors open at 5:00pm, Sunday, February 26
WHERE:  The Westin Hotel Seattle,  1900 5th Ave,  Seattle, WA 98101
RSVP:  To register and find information on placing a tribute, click here !  To learn more about the event, email [email protected] or call 206-232-5272 x 515.

Thank you to our Gala sponsors:

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Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") is a leading investment bank and full-service investment firm that provides financial services and advice to high net worth investors, individuals, businesses and institutions.

Affordable Kosher is an online retailer dedicated to providing high quality kosher groceries at reasonable prices as well as catering services on the west coast.

Meryl Alcabes is a Seattle-based photographer who is known for her inspired event photography and her colorful, expressive portraits.
FRIDAY ETHICS
 
End-of-life care with Rabbi Meyers
Last week we were privileged to hear from Dr. David Aboulafia who  led our students in a deep discussion about physician aid-in-dying (PAD).  Students grappled with many questions and the concept of PAD as Dr. Aboualfia walked them through different definitions and patient experiences. Students asked questions ranging from the clarification of the Washington Death with Dignity Act, to how to define "terminally ill," to personal thoughts regarding family members. Dr. Aboulafia allowed students to explore the topic of PAD, supported their curiosity and offered his own personal anecdotes.  Dr. Aboulafia's presentation was sophisticated and nuanced. He really inspired thought and continued discussion among our students and faculty. 

Today we continued this important discussion. Rabbi Meyers created an hour-long program that explored Jewish texts and philosophies surrounding end-of-life care. The program began with a Beit Midrash experience during which our students were split into five groups and, led by one of our Judaic faculty members, learned a number of sources that explored concepts including extending life vs. prolonging death, the refusal of medical treatment, how we make decisions with our bodies, the value of human life, and more. After thirty minutes everyone came back together. A representative from each group presented on the conversations that took place. Rabbi Meyers facilitated the connection between all of these sources and drew our attention to the importance of touching base with halachic values when making such crucial decisions. 

Thank you to Dr. Aboulafia for last week's presentation, and to all of our students and teachers for having such meaningful discussions. 

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
 
Harry Jacoby's Rice is Nice Campaign
Harry Jacoby
© Meryl Alcabes Photography
At NYHS, all students complete 24 hours of community service per year. Harry Jacoby (2020) volunteers regularly at St. Mary's Food Bank, and is taking his commitment to the next level. "The last couple times my mom and I volunteered at St. Mary's, we noticed that a lot of Asian community members did not have many choices. There were many great items (like flavored cream cheese, cottage cheese, and stuffing mix), but as new immigrants, they weren't familiar with these and left politely passing hopes of something that was a better fit culturally."
 
Harry is answering the call by starting the Rice is Nice campaign. Harry's goal is to collect 72 bags of Trader Joe's Jasmine Rice that he will deliver to the food bank. Each bag contains 3 pounds of rice and costs only $2.99.

Here are a few easy ways you can help:
  1. Buy a 3 pound bag of jasmine rice from TJs and bring it to Harry in school
  2. Send a check for $2.99 to 3121 Cascadia Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144, give Harry $3 in cash at school, or send $3 to the Paypal account at [email protected] and Harry will buy rice on your behalf
  3. Bring in any food items and Harry is happy to deliver them for you
Click here for more information!
STUDENT CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS 
 
Opportunities outside of NYHS for students to develop and engage with the community
COLLEGE & ISRAEL PROGRAM ACCEPTANCES 

Our seniors are planning their next steps! Check out where they might be going
College and Israel program acceptances are starting to roll in. Below we will list where students are being accepted. Many colleges and yeshivot will not notify students until the spring. Stay tuned later in the year to find out where they will attend!

Colleges and universities:
  • California Polytechnic State University
  • Columbia College of Chicago
  • Chapman University
  • University of Michigan School of Engineering
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • University of Colorado in Denver
  • University of Miami
  • University of Maryland (Honors Program)
  • Muhlenberg College
  • Western Washington University
Yeshivot, seminaries and gap-year programs in Israel:
  • Bar Ilan
  • Derech Eitz Chaim
  • Yeshivat Reishit
  • Lev HaTorah
  • Midreshet Tora V'Avoda
  • Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY)
  • Sha'alvim for Women
  • Midreshet Torat Chessed
  • Midreshet Emunahy v'Omanut
  • Orayta
  • Midreshet Lindenbaum
  • Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh
  • Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi
  • Yeshivat Torat Shraga
  • Yeshivat Torah V'Avoda
COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Hate Spaces: The Politics of Intolerance on Campus
WHAT: Head to Seward Park for a screening of Hate Spaces: The Politics of Intolerance on Campus.  The film is an expose on the disturbing Anti-Semitism on US college campuses. After the film a Skype Q & A is planned with the film's producer. Click here to register.
WHEN: Monday, February 20th, 7pm
WHERE: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, 5217 S Brandon St,  Seattle, WA 98118 

Torah Basics series with Rabbi Bernie Fox
WHAT: A six-class series focused on basics of the Torah led by Rabbi Bernie Fox. At each class in the series you will expand and deepen your understanding of fundamental elements of the Torah through study of the upcoming Torah portion or festival. The first class is titled, "Parshat Mishpatim: Can laws mediate strife in society?" Click   here for the flyer and list of classes! For more information, please contact Rabbi Fox at  [email protected].
WHEN: 7pm on Wednesdays February 22 - March 29
WHERE: 7007 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

The Forgetting River - A Modern Tale of Survival, Identity and the Inquisition
WHAT: Deep in every family history is a mystery of who we really are. The Forgetting River is an unexpected and moving story of an American journalist who unravels her Catholic family's long and buried Sephardic Jewish ancestry in Spain. As Doreen Carvajal searches for proof that her family was forced through the Inquisition to convert to Christianity 600 years ago, she moves into a mystical white pueblo on Spain's southern frontier to crack the secret messages left by hidden Jews-an ancient cry from the past. She comes to understand that her family's history flows like a river through time- and that while the truth might be submerged, it is never truly lost. Join Seattle University, the Seattle Sephardic Network and Joel and Maureen Benoliel for a presentation by Doreen Carvajal, followed by a Kosher reception. RSVP and register  by emailing Lizetta Solarik at   [email protected]. Click here for the official flyer.
WHEN: 1pm, Sunday, February 26th
WHERE: Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle 98122, LeRoux Room, Student Center 160
TRIBUTES

Click here to send a beautiful student-designed tribute card in honor of someone special
In honor of Diane Dougherty 
Regina Friedland
Melissa Rivkin & David Cohanim and family

In honor of Beryl and Gary Cohen 
Julie Hirsch

In memory of Rubisa Esther Maimon A"H 
Debra, Peter and Zelle Rettman
Saul and Joyce Rivkin  
MAZAL TOVS

We love hearing news from everyone! Births, graduations, jobs - you name it, we want to celebrate with you. Please continue sending Melissa Rivkin your news and photos by email at [email protected] or call 206-551-9322.  

*Alumni in bold 
 
Mazal tov to...
Michael O'Hara on his graduation from UW with a BA in Global Studies
Matt Peckarsky   and Kathryn Cohen on their marriage
Ms. Kara McPhillips and her husband on the birth of a baby girl, Paige
Sarah and Matthew Feldhammer on the birth of a baby boy
WEEK IN REVIEW

Ariella Cohen (L) and Benedicte Knudson (R), but seniors, perform an ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test in  Human Physiology with Ms. Britton . This test is used to diagnose diseases like SARS and infections like those caused by the Zika virus. 

Shlomit Menashe (2017) catches the ball on offense during the 613s' Thursday game against Tacoma Baptist. Their game this Saturday night will determine if our girls will compete in State Regional.


Netanel Younker (2014) came by for a visit earlier this week!