Parashat Tetzaveh
Candle Lighting 5:52 p.m.
Havdalah 6:54 p.m.
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Parsha Minute
When people see Torah-loving Jews in action, they naturally infer that "this is how observant Jews behave." What does this week's parsha therefore suggest about our behavior in public?
Shabbat Shalom!
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Model UN 2010-2011
The team consisted of:
Isaac Buchine, Ahron Guttman, Isaac Mirwis, Franny Alexander, Michael Mitzner, Isaac Jacobson, Zachary Yoshor, and adviser Rabbi Pollak (not pictured).
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In this week's Parsha Presentation,
Noah Meimoun (Class of 2019)
sheds lights on Rashi's "agenda" as he analyzes some details of the garments of the
Kohen Gadol
(High Priest)! He also brings some beautiful art by Yoram Raanan--a favorite artist of the upperclassmen! Click
here
to read his summary.
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From the desk of our
S.T.E.A.M. Lab
This week in STEAM we closed out our lessons on farm life. We learned how farmers have fun taking their best crops and livestock to the rodeo. All children EC 15 - EC 4 practiced their computer coding skills by coding our caterpillar cowboy into the rodeo barn. We practiced weaving when learning about how a cowpoke's jeans and hats are made, practiced color sorting and recognition, and worked on our math skills by helping our cowpokes find their horses using dice and a board game.
Please send in plastic tops, lids, and small plastics for our mural.
We cannot finish it without your help!
You can drop plastics off in front of the office, where we are displaying our project. Thank you!
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YUNMUN
Yasher Koach to the 2019 RMBA Yeshiva University National Model United Nations (YUNMUN) team! Over an intensive 48 hours, our eight delegates were among 425 students and 48 national and international schools negotiating, exploring, and presenting thoughtful and sustainable solutions to our world's most pressing issues.
Our tiny but incredibly mighty team scored two prestigious awards: Jeremy Morgan (class of 2021) received an Honorable Mention and Isaac Gateno (class of 2020) received the Best Delegate award for their work in their committees. Rounding out the team were Jeffrey Collins (class of 2019), Sapir Tessler (class of 2019), Noah Diner (class of 2020), Aaron Ayach (class of 2020), Yael Passy (class of 2021), and Jacob Plumb (class of 2021). Special thanks to our alternate delegate, Elie Gelman (class of 2022), for his tireless support and work he put into team practices. Last but not least, thank you to Gavi Roisman for coaching and chaperoning our team.
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Jewish Communities Project
In Mr. Novick's 7th grade geography class students gave presentations about Jewish communities in the different countries of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia.
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Washington, D.C. Trip
The 8th grade students are having a fantastic time on their annual 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip. They have visited the 911 National Memorial, the Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, various Smithsonian Museums, and much more!
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Chumash Celebration
An anonymous donor has generously gifted
Chumashim
(Bibles) to 2nd grade for them to build their Jewish library at home. Each child received a
Chumash
and a
Bracha
(blessing) from their teacher Rabbi Litvintchouk. Mazal Tov 2nd Grade on receiving your
Chumashim
.
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Combat Anti-Semitism
Combat Anti-Semitism
is a nonpartisan growing coalition of organizations and individuals with the goal of supporting the newly appointed U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Robert M. Beren Academy has joined this coalition to denounce the rise of Anti-Semitism in the United States, and across the globe. Please join us by adding your name to the pledge at
www.combatantisemitism.org
. For more information and to see the constantly expanding list of co-sponsors visit the website.
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Hip Hip Hooray for the 100th Day
Students in Mrs. Blumberg's class were eager to bring in collections from home which featured 100 pieces in honor of the 100th day of learning this year. Collections included 100 pieces of gum (a favorite), 100 stickers, 100 beads, and 100 Cheerios. The students enjoyed celebrating with a parade around the school. We hope you caught the adorable video on
Facebook.
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Stick Letters
Morah Alissa's EC 3 class is working on letter recognition. Students practiced tracing their names with wiki sticks. This helps students identify their names. They are practicing their fine motor skills while shaping the sticks to the letters of their names.
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Beren Stars vs. Spring Founders
Playoff Game
Thursday, February 14, 2019
7:00 PM
Lutheran North High
1130 W 34th St.
Come cheer on the varsity boys as they battle it out for domination!
To watch the live stream (by our very own AV club) please click
here.
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3rd Annual
Rabbi Joseph Radinsky
Yom Chesed
Community Service Day
Sunday, February 24, 2019
9 am - 12 pm
Additional details to follow
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WIN A 2018 JEEP COMPASS!
To purchase a ticket
call 713.723.7170 or stop by the RMBA office.
Click
here if you would like us to call you.
Only 250 tickets will be sold
$100 per ticket
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R
obert M. Beren Academy's
50th Anniversary Scholarship Gala
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Marriott Marquis Houston
Reception 5 pm
Dinner 6 pm
Deadline to RSVP:
Friday, March 1, 2019
For more information and to purchase seats/tables
CLICK HERE
713.723.7170
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Click
HERE
to submit a yearbook ad. The deadline is 2/22/19.
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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.
High School Girls Basketball Playoff Game
The 2019 district 9-1A champion HS Girls Basketball team has advanced to the 2nd round with a bye in the first round. They will be facing the winner of the Southwest Christian - San Marcos Hill Country game that takes place this week. That game will most likely be on Tuesday, February 19th at Beren Academy.
High School Boys Basketball Playoff Game
The HS Boys Basketball team will face Spring Founders on February 14th in the first round of the playoffs. The game will be at Lutheran North High School at 7:00.
Senior Night Celebration
On February 7th, the Beren Academy Basketball Program recognized 10 seniors for all the hard work that they have put into our program. Congratuations to them all. Sapir Tessler, Eliana Ruben, Olesia Rosenberg-Johnson, Tali Miller, Gabri Kupferman, Yisroel Yanowitz, Akiva Garner, Jeffrey Collins, Noah Meimoun, and Ariel Schneider.
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Accessing the current schedule
Please re-sync your calendars weekly.
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Don’t forget to register!
The Federation’s 25th Annual Yom Limmud, a day of Jewish learning for all ages, is coming up soon on
Sunday, February 17, 2019
from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm, hosted at Congregation Beth Yeshurun.
Register now for more than 90 classes which will include topics in categories such as Arts and Culture; Modern Society and Social Change; Israel; Mind, Body and Soul; and Torah and Philosophy. For more information and a complete schedule of classes, visit the Federation website at
www.HoustonJewish.org/YomLimmud
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J-Hype Launch Event
Casino Night
March, 3, 2019
8:30 PM
Aris Market Square Apartments
409 Travis Street
Hors D'oeuvres and Open Bar
Cocktail Attire
See flyer for additional details
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Bnei Akiva Houston's annual
Mishloach Manot Fundraiser has begun!
First Deadline 2/19
Password: TEXAS
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