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Parsha Chayei Sarah » Candle Lighting 5:06 pm
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
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Head of School search update:
We have been actively searching for great candidates. Our strategy for finding potential candidates continues to be successful. The main approach to the search has been to solicit suggestions from experienced Jewish Day School professionals throughout the country. So far, we have spoken directly with a number of potential candidates and are continuing in discussions with several.
We don’t have a list of finalists yet, so we are continuing our strategy of asking the leaders of Jewish education for introductions to the best heads of school they know … especially if the person is not looking for a job.
Once a candidate is properly vetted, the candidate will be invited to Dallas to visit the Schultz Rosenberg Campus and meet the HOS Search Committee, the AYA Board of Trustees, staff, and the community at large.
— David Radunsky, Board of Trustees President
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Weekly Torah insight for your Shabbat table: |
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The "life" of Sarah? Rabbi Yoel Gitler explores the events following Sarah's death and is reminded that true chaim is infinite when we connect with Hashem. |
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Give now or give later, but please, give generously! |
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Outstanding school citizens nominated by AYA faculty for their actions, behaviors, or contributions to our school community.
Senior Maya Shamir was nominated by Ms. Weiss for her willingness to help her peers.
Freshman Lucas Sada was nominated by Mrs. Bracy & Mrs. Ribald for being a hard worker and a polite and helpful student.
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What's Growing On?
Grow Torah Coordinator Jordana Bernstein writes: "Chaverim, 3rd and 4th grade students appreciated the mastermind of Hashem through an exploration into what is beneath the soil in the garden. We investigated the roots of the plants, how they are alike and how they are different. And, we learned about how the roots keep the plants and trees in place and safe from the natural elements like rain and wind, as well as hold on to the water and nutrients to nourish the plants and help them thrive. We also planted some herbs and flowers, including tarragon, peppermint, doublemint, Mexican mint marigold, marigolds, and pansies."
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Students bring ruach to a beautiful Havdalah service at Chabad of Dallas.
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Assistant Principal of Lower School Teaching and Learning, Julie Averbuch-Wolk writes: "It was a pleasure having all of your children at our 4th and 5th Grade Shabbaton. Our talented and devoted staff created an atmosphere of Jewish pride and growth. The students responded passionately with singing, and words of tefillah which reached the heavens. It was a Shabbat of incredible togetherness, learning, and laughter."
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Director of High School Judaic Studies, Sara Block writes: "The AYA High School on-campus Shabbaton was a wonderful, enriching experience as 75 students spent 25 hours together in friendship, song, late-night discussions, and Jewish pride. Student leaders shared inspiring messages and led spirited davening, engaging activities and games, and a beautiful musical Havdalah."
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HS students prep food Thursday night before their Shabbaton. |
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2 pm Wed, Nov 23 & 7:30 pm Sat, Nov 26
School's out, but Bulldog Nation is in session with two can't-miss matchups during Thanksgiving break in Schultz Family Gymnasium. Our AYA Bulldogs host the St Marks Lions on Wednesday and, on Saturday night, join us for the Alumni Basketball Game — followed by a cocktail hour for the 21+ crowd in the Welcome Center atrium. Go Bulldogs!
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7 pm Sat, Dec 10 in Schultz Circle
Join us for an AYA Community Havdalah followed by the Austin Interfaith Basketball Event — Bulldogs vs Marble Falls Faith Christian Academy — in Schultz Family Gymnasium.
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10 am to Noon Sun, Dec 11 at ECP Playground
Children should dress to get dirty and have fun. Refreshments for adults will be available. » RSVP via email
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Wed-Fri Nov 23-25: No School - Thanksgiving Break
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7:30 pm Sat, Nov 26: Alumni Basketball Game + Cocktail Hour
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7:30 pm Tue, Dec 13: Intro to Kindergarten (for Parents)
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Fri/Sat, Jan 27-28, 2023: Middle School Shabbaton New Dates
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Please note: No Faculty Inservice scheduled for December. |
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Mazel tov to Lindsay and Jonathon Tobolowsky on the birth of a daughter and sister to Dylan in the ECP.
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Mazel tov to sophomore Tali Gubin on raising $700 for Sharsheret by organizing a Breast Cancer Awareness Month bake sale.
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NOV 28 DEADLINE for Hanukkah orders!
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Community partner message: |
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"The Jewish overnight camp scholarship application is open for children entering grades 3-8 from the Dallas Jewish community. This scholarship is based solely on financial need, covering partial to almost all of camp costs. Also our college scholarship program; for gap year in Israel or study in any university is now open. Over 70 different scholarships for those that will be fulltime students next fall."
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This Week @ AYA returns Fri, Dec 2.
Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving break.
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