Rabbi Arieli adds that the menorah is symbolic of the study of the Torah. Properly understanding the depths of the Torah is a gift from God which only comes after a person has exerted himself to the limits of his ability. The S’fas Emes suggests that this principle isn’t limited to Torah study, but it applies to all the mitzvot.

We live in a world of instant gratification and instant delivery for our online shopping. The immediate gratification that we have become accustomed to can make it hard to keep consistent effort longer than two to three business days. We know where we want to get to but sometimes find it hard to put in the effort to get there. This story with Moshe is showing us two important lessons that I think if focused on, will make our lives better.

Firstly, in order to succeed we need to put in the effort. To help make the effort enjoyable, focus on the ultimate goal attached to it. Additionally, we see that even when we are feeling disheartened, God is with us and will ultimately show us the way if the struggle is beyond our limitations.

It should come as a great comfort that there is someone who wants our success and will guide us through our struggles – we just have to put our best foot forward. 

Shabbat Shalom,



Rabbi Dovi Friedman

Parents, you should have received in the mail Kohelet parking placards to keep in your cars when you come to campus - drop off and pick up or for an event. If you have not yet received a placard or need an extra one, please email Miriam Morley. For security purposes, it is important that you display the placard in your car when you drive onto our campus.

We had an amazing middle school Shabbaton! There was tremendous ruach and energy, beautiful tefillah and Divrei Torah, and lots of fun games and activities. The Shabbaton ended off with an awesome ice skating event on Motzei Shabbat. Thank you to the middle school students and their respective Shabbaton committees for all the work they did to plan such a terrific Shabbaton!

During last Saturday night's boys' and girls' varsity basketball games, we had the opportunity to honor our seniors and to thank them for their efforts on the court and for serving as team leaders during their time at KYHS.

It's always fun when you have a chance to play Motzei Shabbat basketball! A great effort by our girls' varsity team last Saturday night. Go Kings!