January 3, 2019 /26th of Tevet 5779 /
Parashat V
aera/Candle Lighting: 4:24 PM
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Early Childhood/Lower School
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This week in conjunction with learning J, the Pre-K children faced the challenge of jumping over square tiles. Each child then counted how many tiles they were able to jump over. After counting they had to find the written corresponding number. This math method helps improve the children’s counting skills and number recognition. Lastly, they created a graph to compare the number of tiles the children were able to jump over. The results were charted by gluing their name over the correct corresponding number of tiles jumped. It was a fun way to learn by jumping and counting!
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Today, the first of our three first grade classes received their very own siddurim. The program itself stemmed from their classroom learning, sharing with parents, family and friends the Torah values the students have attained this year. We are so proud of their excitement, enthusiasm, and passion in accepting these siddurim and their commitment to making them their own. They have prepared all year for this and their efforts have paid off in their amazing performance. Kol HaKavod, may they go from strength to strength. We look forward to the other two classes performances next week!
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In 7th grade Social Studies, after dissecting the language of the original Declaration of Independence, students modernized the list of grievances from the document by creating text message conversations between King George III and the American colonists, with each "texter" articulating their issues with the opposing party in modern language. Framed as the ultimate breakup, the in-class assignment gave students a chance to use their own "voices" to make the Declaration of Independence and its articulation of the American colonists' complaints against the British meaningful, resonant, and entertaining.
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Middle School Science faculty member Mrs. Sri Sundaram recently had her design thinking lesson plan published in the Oak Ridge Institute website. The Oak RIdge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S. Department of Energy asset that is dedicated to enabling critical scientific, research, and health initiatives of the department and its laboratory system by providing world class expertise in STEM workforce development, scientific and technical reviews, and the evaluation of radiation exposure and environmental contamination.
You can read about the lesson plan here.
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6th grade Basketball tryouts
Girls 1/7/19 3:30-4:30 (Monday practices)
Boys 1/8/19 3:30-4:30 (Tuesday practices)
Our 6th grade teams play in the YMSSA basketball league and will practice once a week. There will be 8-10 games scheduled against other Yeshivot. This year's coaches are currently both assistant coaches for the Montclair State University Men's Basketball Team and have extensive coaching experience with this age group.
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For today's SEED program, RKYHS students heard from Cardozo Law professor Moshe Horn about the challenging legal issues facing teens in today's society. Mr Horn, who has worked extensively within Jewish Day Schools, spoke frankly and candidly with the students about the potential legal ramifications of a variety of situations they may find themselves in. He offered advice for what to do if they find themselves in an uncomfortable situation, discussed the dangers and consequences of juuling, alcohol, and use of illegal substances, how to make sure they have a smart digital footprint, the permanence of everything they put online, and how to trust and act on your instincts. He impressed upon them, using examples from his teenage clients, how one bad choice can alter their life forever. Mr. Horn spoke about these topics in-depth afterwards to the seniors. Prior to his current role as a private practice defense attorney defending students and assisting their families in difficult situations, Mr. Horn spent a decade as a prosecutor.
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The RKYHS AIPAC delegation spoke heard from Morgan Taylor, a CUFI (Christians United for Israel) leader from Montclair State University. Ms. Taylor shared her personal experience of fighting BDS on campus and expressed her appreciation for all the work that AIPAC does on behalf of Israel.
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RKYHS is excited to welcome Mrs. Cara Levine, a former SUNY Binghamton admissions representative, as our new college guidance counselor. As our regional SUNY Binghamton representative, we have witnessed firsthand the strong advocate she has been for our students. From the moment we chose to expand our department we began to pursue Cara to join us on the “other side of the table” and share her broad wealth of knowledge with all of our RKYHS families.
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RKYHS seniors Ben Waldman and Simon Weintraub met up with RKYHS alumni Jacob Nelson (JKHA '12/RKYHS '16) and Olivia Butler (JKHA '13/RKYHS '17) at the AIPAC Saban Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C. Several hundred of AIPAC’s top student activists from across the country participate in this multi-day conference of intense political programming and advocacy training. Students interact with leading Washington policymakers, Middle East experts and AIPAC Leadership Development professionals.
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A Look at Writing at JKHA and RKYHS
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Kushner Torah Videos (KTV)
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Rabbi Rubin discusses the
lesson that we learn from Moshe's reluctance as a leader in Parshat Vaera, about rising beyond our limitations and moving out of our comfort zones.
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In this week's Parsha, Hashem unleashes his Makkot against Paroh and the Mitzriim. Paroh remains stubborn as the Plagues begin to slowly destroy his country. Paroh's first words that he doesn't know the Jewish God will come back to haunt him as he begins to succumb under the pressure. The Mishna in Avot says that Hashem created the world with Ten Maamarot-Ten verbal declarations. Each Maamar brought a new level of physical concealment of Hashem's presence into the world making it challenging to discover the Yad Hashem in the natural world. The Ten Plagues were meant to reveal that which is hidden and enable Paroh to recognize that their is only one power and force in the world. At the end of the Parsha during Makkat Barad Paroh humbly admits his guilt and declares that Hashem is the only power in the world and that he and his people are evil.
Shabbat Shalom-Rabbi Greenberg
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he PTC is looking for a few moms, dads or grandparents to volunteer in the school dining hall. We are primarily looking for help on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Volunteers help serve lunch from 11:30-1:15ish. It's a lot of fun and it's rewarding to see your children or grandchildren during the day. To volunteer, please contact Cheryl Munk at
cherylmunk2@gmail.com
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Discount cards are here! $20 per card. Cards will be available at the school office next week. Venmo @JKHA-PTC or pay via cash or check. Thank you to all the amazing local businesses who have participated!
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Mazal Tov to Yocheved Klibanoff and to Dr. Sarah and Rabbi Samuel Klibanoff on the occasion of Yocheved's Bat Mitzvah.
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We Invite You to Dedicate Our
Children's Torah Learning
at JKHA/RKYHS
If you are interested in sponsoring a Day of Learning, contact Sarah Levinson: slevinson@jkha.org or (862) 437-8001
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If you are interested in dedicating a mezuzah, please contact Lauren Shapiro, Director of Development at
lshapiro@jkha.org
or
(862) 437-8192
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Mazal Tov to "Kushner Couple" Scott Tajfel (JKHA'11/RKYHS '15) and Arielle Zadok (RKYHS '16) on their engagement.
Mazal Tov to Yisroel (Zachary) (JKHA '07) Silverman on his marriage to Elisheva Henigson!
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Rabbi Hirschey and family recently hosted several RKYHS alumni for shabbat in their home.
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