Weekly Newsletter with Important News & Updates from Columbus Torah Academy
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Shabbat Shalom D'var Torah
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By Yona Kimche, Upper School Judaic Studies Teacher
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A short idea for the upcoming Yom Kippur.
On the eve of the most solemn day in the Jewish Calendar, Yom Kippur, it is traditional to ask forgiveness from our friends and acquaintances, for anything we may have done to upset or hurt them. This tradition has its roots in a remarkable statement of Rambam, Maimonedes, who tells us that for offences committed against our fellow man, forgiveness from G-d is not granted until we have been forgiven by the victim of our actions.
So much for the one who is asking for forgiveness. But what about the recipient of such a request? Need one forgive if asked? The Gemara in Masechet Shabbat makes an amazing statement: “G-d follows our lead when it comes to forgiveness. If we are willing to forgive our fellow, then He in turn will forgive us.” This tells us that, to a large degree,
Teshuva is in our own hands
. If we are willing to demonstrate a forgiving nature, then so too will G-d be more forgiving towards us.
So if on Friday of this week you are on the receiving end of a request for forgiveness, try forgiving. You may find serious spiritual benefit as well as a repaired friendship.
We should all have a meaningful and uplifting Yom Kippur.
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Preview of the Week: October 2-6
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Lunch: Pizza Bagels
- Volunteer: M. Markush
Sports:
HOME vs Tree of Life - Middle School Soccer, 5 pm
HOME vs CSG - Middle School Volleyball, 5 pm
AWAY at Genoa Christian - Varsity Soccer, 5 pm
AWAY at Genoa Christian - Varsity Volleyball, 5 pm
Activities: Lower School Choir Practice, 4-5 pm
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Lunch:
Hamburgers
Sports: HOME vs Horizon Science Academy - Varsity Soccer, 5:30 pm
HOME vs Horizon Science Academy - Varsity Volleyball, 5:30 pm
Activities:
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Erev Succot - NO SCHOOL
Sports:
Activities:
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Succot - NO SCHOOL
Sports:
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Succot - NO SCHOOL
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
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Mon., Oct. 9:
High School Chol Hamoed Sukkot Trip
Wed., Oct. 11:
2:00 pm dismissal, Hoshanah Rabbah; NO PM Columbus buses
Thurs., Oct. 12:
No School, Shemini Atzeret
Fri., Oct. 13:
No School, Simchat Torah
Tues., Oct. 17:
School Picture Retake Day
Tues., Oct. 17:
Lower School Parent Cafe with Mrs. Miller, 7:30 pm, Hoffman Home
Oct. 24-25:
3rd Grade Ohio ELA Tests
Wed., Oct. 25:
PSAT/NMSQT Grades 10-11
Thurs., Oct. 26:
The Great CTA Challah Bake, Grades K-12, 4-5 pm
Sun., Oct. 29:
Steak Night, Beth Jacob, 6-8 pm; proceeds benefit 8th Grade Washington Trip and Girls Basketball Team
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Important School Information
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PTO Directory:
The CTA PTO Directory was sent home with the youngest child of
ALL PAID
PTO members this week. Don’t miss out on this important booklet. Become a member of PTO for just
$25
! Please send your check, made out to CTA PTO, to the school office or pay directly through Paypal at
pto@torahacademy.org.
We’ll send the Directory right away!
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Uniform Outerwear: As the weather gets colder, please remember to send your children in outwear that adheres to the Uniform Policy and sets color and logo expectations for sweatshirts or sweaters that are worn during the school day. This does not refer to jackets worn outdoors. Go to
www.torahacademy.org and read the section about outerwear.
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Click on link or icon below to see more.
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Need help building your Sukkah? CTA Upper School Student Council is offering to come build. All proceeds benefit student council activities. Contact
jsavage@torahacademy.org to schedule a time.
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Click icon above for detailed information and ways to fulfill your
Give & Get
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The Great CTA Challah Bake: Thursdsay, October 26 from 4-5 pm. To register, click
here.
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JCC Engineering After School Class: Starts
October 3.
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Israeli Sukkah Party: Sunday,
October 8 at 106 S. Cassady Avenue
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Milt's BBQ Food Truck on
October 9
at Ahavas Sholom
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Blood Drive at the JCC College Ave. on
Tue., Oct. 17. More details by clicking on image or
here.
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Kollel Chinese Auction: Tuesday,
October 24
from 7-9 pm at Copious. More info at
www.thekollel.org
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Special Membership Offer to CTA families from the JCC ends on
October 31, 2017!
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Consider sponsoring
a Day of Learning in memory or honor of a loved one or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, b'nai mitzvah or other life cycle event. A Day of Learning is a $180 donation and dedications are listed in both the CTA Weekly Communicator and the monthly CTA Dateline.
CTA's Day of Learning for
September 27, the 7th of Tishrei was sponsored in memory of
Bella Komanovsky by her son,
Roman Komanovsky (CTA 8th grade class of 1984) . May her memory be for a blessing.
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CTA accepts donations to our Annual Fund or Scholarship Fund throughout the year. We also accept Tribute Donations in memory of or in honor of loved ones. Donations can be made through the school office at 614-864-0299 or online by clicking
here.
Donations are listed in our monthly CTA Dateline. Check
here to see our most recent issue.
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Columbus Torah Academy | (V) 614-864-0299 | (F)614-864-2119 | info@torahacademy.org | www.torahacademy.org
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