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VOLUME 14 NUMBER 29 MAY 20,2016 12 IYAR 5776

UPCOMING Parshat Emor By: Rabbi Landsman

EVENTS Our thoughts focus on the mitzvah of sefirat haOmer as we read in Parshat Emor, about
that mitzvah that we are in the process of fulfilling. Sefirat haOmer begins and concludes with
Candle Lighting: a korban. The korban haOmer (barley offering) brought on the second day of Pesach initiates the
7:52 countdown to Shavuot, which culminates with the korban of the shtei halechem (two loaves of bread),
offered on Shavuot.
Havdallah: 8:54
There are certain similarities between these two korbanot. Both are grain offerings, which are
Sunday, May 22 incumbent upon the community to bring, and in contrast to other korbanot, they can only be brought
Pesach Sheini from grain that grew in Eretz Yisrael. Aside from these similarities there are certain stark differences
between them. Rabbi Tzvi Sobolfsky, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University explains that the korban
Monday May 23 haOmer is brought from barley in deviation from the usual practice of offering wheat in instances of a
Transition Night grain offering. Although the shtei halechem are made of wheat, they are required to be baked
as chametz. A korban mincha, which is chametz, is an anomaly because all other menachot had to
Tuesday May 24 be matzah. The korban haOmer, on the other hand, was the absolute antithesis of chametz. Not only
Philadelphia Trip was it bound by the regular prohibition of offering chametz in the Beit Hamikdash, but it was also
brought on Pesach when it would be unthinkable to bring a korban which was chametz. What is the
7th Grade Trip Torah trying to teach us by requiring us to bring these korbanot that are different from other menachot,
and so radically different from one another?
Thursday May 26
Lag B’Omer Chazal comment on the pasuk, "this is the Torah concerning the animal and the bird" that only
Programs one who is involved in the study of Torah is permitted to eat animals and birds. Why should the study
of Torah be a prerequisite to being permitted to eat meat? The significance of the Omer and shtei
Monday May 30 halechem, and the relationship between learning Torah and partaking of meat, are both rooted in the
Memorial Day unique nature of man. Man is created as part of the animal kingdom with needs and desires similar to
those of other animals. Yet, only man is endowed with the gifts of creative thought and speech. As a
No Sessions member of the animal world, man has no right of dominion over other animals. It is only his unique
status as an oveid Hashem that gives him the right to elevate other living beings by using them
Wed.—Thur. for avodat Hashem. The man who uses the gifts of thought and speech for studying Torah has the right
June 1– 2 to partake of meat. The nutrition he receives enables him to achieve the lofty goal of elevating his
thought and speech by using them for the purpose for which they were granted to him. Eating meat
Washington Trip without living up to the unique status of man is merely one animal attacking another.
8th Grade
The korbanot of the Omer and shtei halechem reflect the dual aspects of man. The Omer was
Sunday, June 5 brought from barley, which is a very basic food, primarily eaten by animals. The barley was not
Yom Yerushalayim improved by becoming chametz. In contrast, the shtei halechem were brought from the finest wheat
flour baked as chametz. These elegant loaves of bread were the antithesis of the plain barley. By
Celebrate Israel offering the Omer on Pesach, followed by sefirat haOmer culminating with the shtei
Parade halechem on Shavuot, we are demonstrating vividly the two parts of our existence. On Pesach we
have not yet received the Torah; we have not begun the process of elevating our thought and speech
YCQ Family News by using them for the purpose for which they were given; we are still part of the animal kingdom, and
our korban reflects this. It is only through our preparation for kabolat haTorah, and our commitment to
Mazel Tov to Rabbi and the celebration of this kabolat haTorah on Shavuot, that grant us the privilege of offering
and Mrs. Kovitz on a korban that reflects our unique status as humans.

the birth of a Important Update
granddaughter.
Class placement forms have been posted on
Mazal Tov to YCQWEB.com for the 2016-2017 school year. Please
Shoshana
SUBMIT IT as SOON AS possible!!
Staschover, Social
Work Intern on her All Forms are Due By Thursday May 26, 2016
engagement to Jake

Abitol.

Choir Performance Commemorating Yom HaZikaron
A grade four choir led by Mrs. Tali Spector our music teacher, performed beautiful and meaningful Hebrew
songs for their parents and participants at Congregation Etz Chaim during their Yom HaZikaron program.
The students then participated in a trivia game where they had to answer questions relating to Eretz Yisrael.

Commemorating Yom HaZikaron

Members of the Bnei Akiva Youth Movement visited YCQ for Yom HaZikaron. In order to teach
students about the daily dangers and struggles faced in Israel every day and to help students create a
greater connection to fallen soldiers and terror victims, Bnei Akiva set up multiple stations that
introduced students to family members of a lost soldier or terror victim, giving them a more personal
connection. Students learned how important it is for us to support our soldiers who are fighting everyday
for Eretz Yisrael. In addition, our students paused for a moment of silence to give honor to the fallen
Soldiers.

Yom HaAtzmaut Celebrated
The fourth graders hosted grades K-2 with an Israel Fair. Younger students learned all about
Eretz Yisroel and felt like they were really there. Events were held for students throughout the
day, with flag making and other activities to celebrate our independence. The entire school got
to listen to music, sing and participate in Israeli dance during a concert in the yard. It was a
great day of celebrating Eretz Yisrael.

Chesed Trip to Young Israel Of Queens Valley Senior Center

The 4-304 boys went to Young Israel of Queens Valley Senior Center to perform acapella
songs for the program participants. Rabbi Landsman, Mrs. Cohen, Rabbi Soffer and Mrs.
Dua joined the boys at the Center as they entertained beautifully.

Final Debate Match
This past week, the YCQ Debate Team competed in their final debate competition for the year. The
debate was hosted by North Shore Hebrew Academy and included debaters from SAR as well. All
YCQ debaters were very well prepared and delivered persuasive speeches and challenging
crosses. After all the scores were tallied, Ari Ostrow won a trophy for 1st place individual speaker
and Ari and his teammate, Eitan Gutenmacher, were awarded 1st place team. Yasher koach to the
entire Team.

Mishmar Groups Go to Mets Game

All of the grades 4-8 students that participated in the after school Mishmar Program were treated to
a Mets game at Citifield. These students made a commitment to spend time learning additional
Torah to what they learn during school hours.

Annual YCQ PTO Supperette

This year’s Spring PTO Supperette gave tribute to several members of the YCQ family in recognition for their service to
the Yeshiva. We honored our Judaic Studies Assistant Principal, Rabbi Dr. Steve Eisenberg, who will be making Aliyah
this summer, in gratitude for the innovative learning styles he brought to the Judaic Studies curriculum.

The next honor was bestowed upon Mrs. Millie Levine for 13 years of dedication to her grade 2 students. Mrs. Melissa
Cohen, General Studies AP described Mrs. Levine perfectly in her speech, “Mrs. Levine, you have taught your students the
most valuable lesson, which is respect – respect for elders, respect for peers, and respect for themselves. This you taught,
not by telling them, but by showing them through your incredible middot tovot.”

Honor was also given to Mrs. Stefanie Sturm, a former teacher and current resource room provider thanking her for years of
support and teaching hundreds of students.“
In addition, this year's grade 8 graduating parents that were involved over the years as an integral part of the planning and
implementing of fund raising and programming to benefit the students and the yeshiva, through membership and
involvement in the PTO were given Hakarat Hatov for their years of service.



Annual Martin Weiselberg
Memorial Hockey Tournament

This Sunday, May 22

9:30 am Tournament Begins
10:00am YCQ Plays First Game
Post Game Schedule TBD

YCQ Wildcats vs Yavneh Redhawks

Come Support Our School and Cheer on
Our Team

The Tournament will take place at
at Yeshivah Har Torah

250-10 Grand Central Pkwy,
Little Neck, NY 11426

Yeshiva of Central Queens

Urgent Message

Attention parents of students who receive NYC
department of education services including:
SetSs (resource room)
Speech and language
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy, or
Counseling services

You will be receiving a letter in the mail from the New York
Board of Education callEd “ParEnt noticE of intEnt/
ParEntally PlacEd”

If you have not received the letter please
contact Fabiana Czemerinski at 718-281-3529 or

e-mail [email protected]

Note that we are district 25.

In order to guarantee services for the school
year 2016-2017 this letter MUST be signed!



RIVLAB TRANSPORTATION

GOLF & TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

TO BENEFIT THE

CENTER FOR INITIATIVES IN
JEWISH EDUCATION (CIJE)

FENWAY GOLF CLUB
Scarsdale, New York

Monday, June 29, 2015

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE SPONSOR at $50,000 SOLD GOLD SPONSOR at $10,000

• Exclusive Luxury Suite at a NY MLB stadium* • 4 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium*
• 2 golf foursomes • 1 golf foursomes
• 6 tennis players • Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll
• Company Logo listed in event title on all promotional materials • 1 tee sign

• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll TENNIS TOURNAMENT SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $10,000

• Recognition at reception • 4 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium*

• Title listing in all Championship publicity materials and PR/media promotion • 8 tennis players

PREMIUM GIVE AWAY SPONSOR (1) at $30,000 SOLD • Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll

• 10 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium* SILVER SPONSOR at $7,500
• 1 golf foursome
• 1 golf foursome
• Logo on premium give away
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll
• 4 tennis players
• 1 tee sign
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll
• 1 tee sign GOLF FOURSOME SPONSOR at $5,000

PATRON SPONSOR at $25,000 • 1 golf foursome

• 10 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium* • Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll

• 1 golf foursome • 1 tee sign
• 4 tennis players
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll TENNIS FOURSOME SPONSOR at $2,500
• 1 tee sign
• 4 tennis players
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll

DIAMOND SPONSOR at $20,000 EVENT UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
(NON-PLAYER SPONSORSHIPS)
• 8 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium*
DINNER SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $12,500 SOLD
• 1 golf foursome
• 2 tennis players • 4 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium*

• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll • Exclusive listing of Company Logo at dinner

• 1 tee sign • Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll

COURSE SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $18,000 JACKET SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $12,000 SOLD

• 6 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium* • 4 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium*
• 1 golf foursome • Company Logo on Jacket
• 3 tee signs • Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll
• 2 tennis players
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll RAFFLE SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $10,000 SOLD

PLATINUM SPONSOR at $15,000 • 4 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium*
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll

• 4 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium* SHIRT SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $10,000 SOLD
• 1 golf foursome
• 2 tennis players • 4 Seats in a Luxury Suite at a NY MLB Stadium*
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll • Company Logo on Sleeve
• 1 tee sign • Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll

* Restrictions apply

DUFFLE BAG SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $7,500 SOLD GOLF BALL AND TEE SPONSOR at $3,000 SOLD
• Company Logo on Custom Duffle Bag • Company Logo on Golf Balls and Tees

• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll • Recognition on website, program and video scroll

CHARGER SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $7,500 SOLD REFRESHMENT SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $2,500

• Company Logo on Charger • Exclusive listing of Company Logo at Beverage Station SOLD
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll
• Recognition on website, program and video scroll

UMBRELLA SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $7,500 SOLD LONGEST DRIVE SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $2,500

• Company Logo on Custom Umbrella • Recognition at the hole, on the website, program and video scroll SOLD

• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR (2) at $2,000 SOLD

TOWEL SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $6,000 SOLD • Recognition at the hole, on the website, program and video scroll

• Company Logo on Towel FRIEND OF CIJE at $1,800
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll
• Signage at shotgun, Recognition on website, video and scroll

COCKTAILS SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $5,000 SOLD TENNIS BALL SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $1,800

• Exclusive listing of Company Logo at Cocktails • Company Logo on Can of Tennis Balls
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll
• Recognition on website, program and video scroll

LUNCH SPONSOR (2) at $5,000 SOLD HOLE SPONSOR at $1,250

• Exclusive listing of Company Logo on banner at Lunch Station • Signage at the Tee Box
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll • Recognition on website, program and video scroll

WHISKEY & CIGAR CART (EXCLUSIVE) at $5,000 REGISTRATION SPONSOR at $1,000 SOLD

• Signage at the Registration Room

• Exclusive listing of Company Logo at Registration • Recognition on website, program and video scroll

• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR at $750 SOLD

CAP SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $5,000 SOLD • Signage at the Putting Green

• Company Logo on Cap • Recognition on website, program and video scroll

• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR at $750 SOLD

LOCKER ROOM SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $5,000 • Signage at the Driving Range
• Recognition on website, program and video scroll
• Exclusive listing of Company Logo at locker room
• Recognition on Championship banner, website, program and video scroll PITCHING RANGE SPONSOR at $750 SOLD

BREAKFAST SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $3,600 SOLD • Signage at the Driving Range
• Recognition on website, program and video scroll
• Exclusive listing of Company Logo at Breakfast
• Recognition on website, program and video scroll INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION RATES:

GOLF CART SPONSOR (2) at $3,600 GOLF PER PERSON $650

• Signage on carts • Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, & Awards Dinner

• Recognition on website, program and video scroll TENNIS PER PERSON $400

CADDY SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $3,600 • Includes: Lunch, Cocktails, & Awards Dinner

• Company Logo on the back of Caddy Bibs DINNER & AWARDS RECEPTION $250

• Recognition on website, program and video scroll For more information or to register online visit:

SPORTS BOTTLE SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $3,600 http://www.thecije.org/golf/

• Company Logo on Sports Bottle SOLD To learn more about CIJE and all that we do to ensure
• Recognition on website, program and video scroll

TROPHY SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) at $3,600 academic excellence in Jewish schools nationwide,
please visit: http://www.thecije.org/
• Signage, recognition on website, program and video scroll

I WISH TO SUPPORT THE CIJE GOLF AND TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP AS INDICATED ABOVE.
Please complete this form and return by mail or fax to: CIJE Attn: Aryeh Majerowicz

45 Broadway, suite 3050 • New York, NY 10006 • Fax: 212-757-1565 • Phone 212-757-1500
Email:[email protected] • Visit: www.thecije.org/golf

Name:__________________________________________ Company Name:___________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________ City:______________________________ State:______
Zip Code:____________ Telephone:_____________________________ Email: _______________________________________
Please use my check as payment. Check #:____________________________________________________________________
Please bill my credit card as payment:____________VISA ____________MASTERCARD ____________AMERICAN EXPRESS
Card Number:_________________________________ Expiration Date:____________________ Total Amount: $___________
Signature:________________________________________________________________________Thank You for Your Support!

We had an Amazing Week at YCQ Celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut