Parashat Ha'Azinu Candle Lighting 6:37 p.m. Havdalah 7:37 p.m.

Parsha Talk How does differentiated learning connect to this week's parsha? Find out in this week's Parsha Talk!

A Heartfelt THANK YOU to our parent volunteers Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart Tsippi Banks, Nicole Berman, Harry Brown, Barry Diner, Tova Geralnik, Levi Gottlieb, Lee Gross, Naomi Kornhauser, Yosef Levenstein, Nava Miller, Steven Mitzner, Elise Passy, Steven Plumb, Jason Rosenzweig, Yocheved Schlachter, Dafi Setovi, Esther Shavitzky, Eyal Shavitzky, Israel Tarshish To add your name to the list, be sure to document your hours in our parent hitnadvut (volunteer) binder located in the front office.

Tell Us How You Really Feel

As a child, what did you wish to become when you grew up? An actor Select A doctor Select A politician Select A teacher Select

The results are in... I would love to attend an RMBA Shabbaton

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From the desk of our S.T.E.A.M. Lab Lower school students explored the idea of self reflection for Yom Kippur during their STEAM class. They had to create images of themselves out of loose parts by using their reflections in the mirror. Brandeis Visits Brandeis University admissions representative Mesa Robinov came to speak with juniors and seniors about the opportunities that exist for them at Brandeis. Check out Upper School Judaic Principal and College Director Ari Kellerman's video on Jewish life at Brandeis here .

Creative Carpentering Students in the Jewish Carpenters Middle School Explo class have begun construction on a series of 12 stained glass windows that will adorn the mechitza in the school's Beren/Jefferson Bet Midrash. Designed and fabricated by the students, the windows pay tribute to Jewish women of valor. The first window to be completed, honoring Golda Meir, was created by RMBA sixth-grader Matan Chen. Fairy Tale Facts Ms. Rantz's 2nd grade class, is learning how to identify the character traits of fairy tales using sticky notes to mark the places within a story. These notes will be used to help write a re-tell showing how the story is a fairy tale.

Geometric Patterns The 9th grade Geometry students in Mrs. Rosenzweig class are really excited about working on a Geometric pattern pillowcase. The students designed a Geometric pattern with parallel and perpendicular lines. Some students started sewing already, and they can't wait to see their completed pillowcases. Smells Good! Students in Morah Ziyona's 3rd grade Judaics class learned about the concept of making 100 brachot (blessings) on Yom Kippur. How can we do this if it is a fast day?The students were all eager to know. They learned that we make the bracha (blessing) of besamim (incense) by smelling a lemon filled with cloves. This not only gives us a mitzvah , but it also helps to make a person fasting feel good.

Boomerang Sixth-graders are studying methods in experimental archaeology in order to learn how early humans developed tools and techniques for hunting and survival. Their latest challenge involved practice in throwing a returning boomerang. The lesson included a writing assignment, in which the students researched the boomerang's history and its physics.   Kapparot Morah Aviva's ECE4 class did a beautiful mock Kapparot (atonement ritual) in their class on Monday before Yom Kippur. Morah Aviva gave each child tzedakah (charity) wrapped in tissue. The children waved their tzedakah above their heads and said a special tefilah (prayer) with Morah Aviva. Then all of the children put their tzedakah in the tzedakah box. It was a very meaningful experience for all!

Save the Date

Senior Israel Trip Fundraiser The Class of 2020 is selling entertainment books to raise money for their senior trip to Israel. Click here to purchase, shipping is free, and books can be ordered for any US city.

Movie in the Park Adults Only Open to the Community! RESCHEDULED DATE: Sunday, November 10, 2019 6:30 p.m. RMBA Amphitheater Featuring: Back to the Future Food for purchase from Genesis Steakhouse and Wine Bar Complimentary concessions! Click  here   for tickets

Early Childhood and Lower School Grandparent and Special Friend Day Thursday, December 19, 2019 Additional details coming soon!

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.  Middle School Volleyball  The Middle School volleyball team defeated Holy Spirit Episcopal on October 7 and now look to close out their season with a win at Veritas on October 17. Please check the calendar for practice dates and times.  High School Volleyball The High School Girls will travel to Southwest Christian to play a tough district match on Thursday, October 10 at 5:00. Please check the calendar for practice dates and times.  Basketball Practices Basketball practice will start for High School Boys on October 16 from 5:45-7:30.  High School Girls, Middle School Girls, and 5th/6th grade boys will start practice after the Holidays.  

Accessing the current schedule https://www.berenacademy.org/apps/events/2019/9/?id=5 Please re-sync your calendars weekly If you have any questions, please email Coach Cole at  chriscole@berenacademy.org.

Community Events

Bnei Akiva of Houston Snif this week Parshat Ha'Azinu Shabbat 10/12 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. at UOS For grades 1-12

4 Minim Fundraiser Pick your own $65 Pre-assembled $70 Pick up at Shuk Sukkot Sunday, October 13, 2019 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at RMBA Gym Entrance free with order $5 without Click here to order. Deadline 10/9

Kids Hakafot Monday, October 21, 2019 4 p.m. at UOS Dancing and Light Children's Dinner All are welcome - geared towards ages 0-6

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