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VOLUME 16 NUMBER 7 NOVEMBER 10, 2017 21 CHESHVAN5778

UPCOMING Parshat Chayei Sarah By: Rabbi Landsman

EVENTS The significance placed on Jewish burial by the Torah is so great that the first

Candle Lighting: twenty pesukim of Parshat Chayey Sara are dedicated to an elaborate account of the purchase of the first
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Jewish burial plot. Other methods of disposal of a body, such as cremation, are clearly prohibited by halacha and
Havdallah: 5:24
are anathema to Jewish tradition. What is it about burial that is so unique and why was it so critical for
Friday Nov. 10
Veterans Day Avraham to purchase a uniquely "Jewish" burial plot, thereby creating the model of a Jewish cemetery for all

No Sessions generations?
Grades K-8
UPK In Session Rabbi Tzvi Sobolofsky, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University explains that belief in techiyat hameitim is so

Sunday Nov. 12 basic to our faith that the Rambam lists it as one of the thirteen principles every believing Jew accepts.
PreSchool Open
Together with articles of faith such as belief in Hashem and the divine origin of the Torah, belief in techiyat
House
10AM hameitim is essential to Torah observance. Why is an event that will occur at some future date so critical to our
UPK in Session
lives as observant Jews in the present?
Wed. Nov. 14
BJE HS Entrance There are two radically different ways to view a human being. One can see a person entirely as a

Exam physical entity, not fundamentally different than other members of the animal kingdom. Or, alternatively, one
General Studies 8th
can focus on a person's spiritual dimension which is temporarily dwelling in a physical body. The difference
Grade 9:30AM
PTO Meeting between these two perspectives is not just an esoteric philosophical distinction, but rather is the driving force

8:30PM behind one's entire approach to life. One who sees himself as primarily or exclusively physical will dedicate his

Motzai Shabbat entire life to the pursuit of physical pleasures. However, one who understands that his true essence is spiritual
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will pursue spiritual goals that satisfy his soul. These two radically different approaches to life ultimately will
Intergenerational
Melave Malka be reflected in how one approaches death as well. "Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die" is the motto for

YCQ Family News those for whom death is the absolute end. It is the cessation of all physical activity, never to begin again.

Mazel Tov to Mrs. Blass However, for those who understand that the body is merely a temporary home for the eternal soul, death is a
(1-202, 1-203) on the
birth of a baby boy!! temporary state, since Hashem will recreate the body at a future time to house the soul that never dies.
Condolences to the
Goldberg family upon Depending on one's view of life and death, one will have very different thoughts on what is to be done to
the passing of former
a body after death. If life ends with death, the body should be destroyed. If life will continue, the body is placed
YCQ Computers teacher
Dr. Paul Goldberg a”h. in the ground, not fundamentally different than a seed that is planted hidden from view which will ultimately

return as a beautiful plant.

Although we cannot fathom the true meaning of the parah aduma, perhaps there is symbolism in its

performance that reflects these themes. We are commanded to take the ashes of the parah aduma and mix it

with mayim chayim - water from a "living" source such as a spring. One who just faced death and became impure

may come to view death through the lens of the ashes which symbolize total destruction. The Torah insists

that we take the ashes and mix them with living water, thereby transforming ashes (eipher) to dirt (aphar).

Whereas ashes are an end, dirt is used for planting and symbolizes the ultimate rejuvenations of the body and

the soul.

Avraham taught us the significance of burial. Unlike his pagan neighbors who lived for the present, it

was inconceivable that Sara would be buried anywhere except with those who shared her understanding of the

true meaning of life and death. This lesson has been part of our legacy since the purchase of meorat

hamachpeilah. May we merit to see the day when all of those who truly understood life will return once again on the day

that Hashem chooses to perform the wondrous act of techiyat hameitim. Shabbat Shalom!!

Spotlight on New Faculty

Mrs. Eryn Kaplan is our new fourth grade general studies teacher in class 4-306.
She has been teaching for 13 years in both public school as well as other
Yeshivot. This is her first year here at YCQ and it already feels like home. Mrs.
Kaplan enjoys hands-on learning and tries to incorporate it into her class as much
as possible. When she is not here she can be found spending time with her
husband and two children - Hunter 4 and Sara 1.

LIBRARY ELECTIONS!
Book elections took place over the past two weeks in honor of Election Day, which is a yearly tradition
in the Library at YCQ. Each grade was introduced to an age-appropriate topic as votes were deposited
in a red, white, and blue voting box on prominent display. The following were the majority results:
KINDERGARTEN: CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG
GRADE 1: DUCK FOR PRESIDENT (TEACHER WAS A CLOSE SECOND)
GRADE 2: THE WOLF OF “THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS” WAS
INNOCENT (NOT GUILTY)
GRADE 3: “GERONIMO STILTON” WAS FAVORITE SERIES BOOK
GRADE 4: ADVENTURE WAS FAVORITE BOOK GENRE

YCQ’s Annual Girls Shabbaton

This past Shabbat the JHS girls enjoyed a wonderful Shabbaton at the Raleigh Hotel. Upon
departing YCQ the girls were off to Sports Time USA where they enjoyed the day playing
arcade games! Pre-Shabbat ruach was a blast. After Kabbalat Shabbat, during the first Shabbat
meal, everyone heard beautiful Divrei Torah. The girls enjoyed hearing from Mrs. Devorah
Kigel throughout Shabbat. The girls eagerly engaged in a learning program and games with
their counselors on Shabbat morning. On Motzai Shabbat the girls had fun singing and
dancing during their ruach filled melave malka. Thank you to all the morot, chaperones and
students for making this the best Shabbaton ever!

G.O. Elections

This past Tuesday, while all of America was voting, YCQ held its own elections! We voted in this
years G.O. which will help with programing and other activities throughout the year for our junior
high school! Mazel tov to Leah Levin and Yehoshua Goldglancz on being elected President.
Emma Gurvich and Joshua Hedvat for Vice President. Ahuva Shachar and Raymond Tawil on
being elected as seventh grade representative. Olivia Kandinov and Haim Abayev for being
elected as sixth grade representative. Looking forward to an amazing year!

Sunday Morning Learning with Rabbi Finestone
This past Sunday, many of the fifth through eighth grade students and
parents had the amazing opportunity to hear from Rabbi Finestone. Rabbi
Finestone spoke about the importance of seeing how much is done for us
on a daily basis! Thank you so much to Rabbi Finestone for the uplifting
shiur.



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147-37 70th Road, Kew Gardens Hills, New York 11367
718-793-8500 ext. 313 ● Visit us online at www.ycqweb.com

Parent Teacher Conferences, Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Class Time Sign In Location of Conference
1-200, 1-201, 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
1-202 (Mrs. Blass, Morah Leah)

2-205 (Mrs. Chubak, 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
Morah Reut) 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
3-209,
5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
3-211 (Mrs. Halpern, 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
Morah Etty)
Fourth Grade

5-302, 5-303
(Finkelstein, Rohr, Fried,

JHS Girls 6:00-9:00 No Sign In Lunchroom
First Come First Serve

Parent Teacher Conferences, Monday, December 11, 2017

Class Time Sign In Location & Conference
5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
Nursery & Kindergarten 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom

1-203
(Mrs. Blass, Morah Leah)

2-204, 2-207, 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
2-206 (Morah Reut, Mrs. Chubak) 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom

3-210, 3-212
(Morah Etty, Mrs. Halpern )

5-300, 5-301 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
(Fried, Rohr, Hoffman,

Rosenblum )

JHS Boys 6:00-9:00 No Sign In Lunchroom
First come first serve

A MESSAGE FROM THE YCQ PTO

As Chanukah and Purim approach, please join us in showing our
Hakarat Hatov to the administration, teachers, and staff of the Yeshiva for the
dedication and commitment they show our children everyday.

We ask that you send in your gift of $40 per child, with a cap of $120
per family of 3 children or more, to cover both Chanukah Gelt and Mishloach
Manot.

These funds are distributed to staff at YCQ, including: principals,
Rabbeim/Morot, teachers, assistant teacher, all specialty teachers such as art,
computers, dance, gym, library, music, and resource room, the nurse,
administrative, kitchen, and custodial staff and the building security guards.
There are over 150 staff members in all. A scroll with your child's name will be
included with every Chanukah gift and Mishloach Manot distributed.

An email was sent out a few weeks ago introducing the class parents
from each class. Please send the cash/check to school with your child, in an
envelope addressed to the YCQ PTO, to be handed in to the child of the class
parents of your class. Please clearly write your child's name and class on the
envelope. The class parents will keep a running list of parents who have
participated. If you will be paying for multiple kids please let the class
mothers of the other classes know so they can check your name off the list.

The deadline for participation in this collection is November 22.

Thank you for your participation,

The Officers of the YCQ Parent Teacher Organization

--------------------------------------Please address envelope to YCQ PTO---------------------------------------------------

Child's Name _____________________________________ Grade and Class______________
Child's Name _____________________________________ Grade and Class ______________
Child's Name _____________________________________ Grade and Class ______________
Child's Name _____________________________________ Grade and Class ______________

Total amount: ($120 cap for families with 3 or more children) ______________

YCQ



WE THANK THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS

FOR THE WEEK OF CHESHVAN 17-20

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

MRS. MANIA (MIRIAM) MANDELBAUM A’’H
GRANDMOTHER OF

EMUNAH(4-305), MIRIAM NAVA (2-204),
AND KAYLA (K-105)SAVETSKY

BY: RICHARD AND PESHIE MANDELBAUM

THURSDAY, CHESHVAN 20

IN MEMORY OF
OUR GRANDFATHER
CHAIM BEN ASHER ANSHEL WEISS A’’H
BY: ARI AND RACHELLI WEISS

IN MEMORY OF
OUR GRANDPARENTS
NATHAN AND BELLE MOLOFSKY A’’H,
PINCHAS KOHN A’’H, SAM AND SYLVIA STRONGIN A’’H,
MORRIS AND IDA STERNBERG A’’H
BY: NICOLE AND MICHAEL STRONGIN

SAVE THE DATE!

Our very own alumna of 1973,
Randi Beeber Luxenberg
is being honored at

the Shaare Zedek Heart of Jersualem Dinner
at Guastavino's on November 15, 2017.

She is receiving the Heart of Jerusalem Award for all the work she has done for
many years for the American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital.

You are invited to sign up for the dinner, or simply make a donation for a great
cause by using the link www.acsz.org/dinner





Queens

Chanukah Market

Sunday,
December 10th

Doors Open 11:00 am
Close at 7:00 pm
at

Yeshiva of Central Queens

147-37 70th Road

Jewelry, Clothing, Kids Clothing, Accessories
gifts and much much more!

*Food available for purchase.

*Portion of all proceeds will go to support the YCQ PTO.

YCQ G.O. Elections!

JHS GIRLS SHABBATON!!!