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VOLUME 16 NUMBER 20 MARCH 16, 2018 29 ADAR 5778

UPCOMING Parshat Vayikra/Shabbat HaChodesh/Rosh
EVENTS
Chodesh Nisan By: Rabbi Landsman
Candle Lighting: 6:45
Havdallah: 7:45 Each letter in a sefer Torah teaches us countless lessons. The letter alef of the word "Vayikra"

Tuesday, March 20 teaches us the significance of humility. According to tradition, this letter is written smaller than other letters
Parent-Teacher
Conferences 3:45 in a sefer Torah. Chazal explain that this is because Moshe was humble and would have preferred that
dismissal
the word have been "vayikar" rather than "Vayikra". What is the difference of meaning between these two
Wedneday, March 21
Grade 8 words, and how does this distinction symbolize the trait of humility that characterized Moshe?

Names, Not Numbers Rabbi Tzvi Sobolofsky, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University explains that in contrast to Moshe,
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there was another navi who the word vayikar is used to describe Hashem speaking to him; Vayikar is how
Wednesday, March 28
Pesach Vacation Begins Hashem addresses Bilam. The word vayikar is related to the word mikra - an event that "happens" to take

No Session place. Hashem does not speak to Bilam with regularity. Rather, whenever the need arises Bilam receives

Monday, April 9 a prophecy. In contrast, Moshe is spoken to by Hashem all the time. Moshe even initiates conversation
Sessions Resume
with Hashem several times when he needs guidance from Hashem about a particular halacha.
Lice Check
Although Moshe and Bilam were both nevi'im, they related to their nevuah in radically different
Thursday, April 12
Special Program ways. Bilam constantly boasts of his role as a navi. He describes himself in glorious terms as one who

Commemorating Yom hears the word of Hashem and who has knowledge of the Divine. He only eventually admits to Balak that
HaShoah
"Oo'ly yikrah Hashem likroti - maybe Hashem will appear to me." Bilam is elated when called upon to
Wednesday, April 18
Yom HaZikaron prophesize and he uses this gift to amass great personal wealth. In contrast, from the first time Hashem
Special Programs
speaks to Moshe at the sneh he shies away from the nevu'ah. He sees himself as a kvad peh - one who
Thursday, March 19
Yom Haátzmaut has difficulty speaking and not worthy of being a navi. Even when finally accepting his role as a navi,
Special Programs
Moshe would rather be referred to as vayikar - as one who is on a lower level of nevuah not meriting the
Monday-Friday
April 23-27 constant word of Hashem.

Terra Nova Achievement It is precisely this difference between Moshe and Bilam that resulted in the very different
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culminations of their roles as nevi'im. Bilam, who constantly sought glory for his gift of nevu'ah, is
Grades 3-8
ultimately humiliated; the nevu'ah that is granted to him blessing the Jewish People are the final words he
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speaks in the name of Hashem. Moshe, on the other hand, who was the humblest man ever to live,
Mazal Tov to Yaakov
Kakuriev (YCQ Chef) on became the greatest of all nevi'im and merited the highest level of nevu'ah, i.e. conversing with Hashem
the birth of a grandson!
"peh el peh". Bilam, who prided himself on his ability to see, eventually saw less than his donkey. Moshe
Mazal Tov to Morah Adi
Arshadnia (JHS Ivrit became the one to see b'aspaklaria ha'me'irah, i.e. the clearest vision given to man.
Morah) on the wedding
of her son! The reason this fundamental lesson of humility is taught to us specifically at the beginning
Mazal Tov to Eliya
of sefer Vayikra which focuses on korbanot is that the offering of a korban is an expression of humility,
Alcoby and Eitan Danesh
on their Bar Mitzvah! since many korbanot are brought as a kapara for a cheit. The teshuva process which culminates with the

offering of a korban is predicated on the ability to humble oneself before Hashem, in contrast to the

arrogant individual who cannot admit he made a mistake. The korbanot that are brought as an expression

of thanks also require a sense of humility. How so? One who views his success as a result of his own

accomplishments will not acknowledge that it is Hashem who really has bestowed upon him these gifts; he

will feel no need to offer thanks. A korban of thanks to Hashem, by contrast, is the ultimate expression of

the realization that we are humbled by the goodness He performs for us.

Bilam, who was the antithesis of humility, also offered korbanot. Throughout Parshat Balak he

draws attention to these korbanot and prides himself on bringing them. He uses them as a way to demand

that Hashem grant him nevu'ah. Rather than internalizing the lesson of humility signified by korbanot, he

uses them to advance his arrogance as he attempts to further his personal status and wealth.

As we begin Sefer Vayikra, the very first word teaches us about the proper spirit that must

accompany a korban. We look to Moshe as a role model of humility to guide us in how to use korbanot as

a vehicle for teshuva and as an acknowledgement of our complete dependence on Hashem for the gifts

He bestows upon us. Shabbat Shalom and Chodesh Tov!

The YCQ Calendar was published with an
error. Sessions resume after Pesach on
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018

Mission To Albany By: Eli Canter and JJ Varnai

This past Tuesday twenty-five eighth grade students spent the day at Albany along with
many other schools, advocating for more government funding for non-public schools. They
listened to a number of speakers from the assembly and the state senate speak about the
different ways they plan on solving the issue. Students also had the opportunity to speak
with Senator Addobbo, and ask questions on the topic, as well as advocating for non-public
school funding. Students also spent time exploring the capitol building. They learned about
the history of our state in the museum, and had the privilege of sitting in on a meeting of
state officials. The students had a great time learning and making their voices heard. Thank
you to Mr. Barasch, Ms. Baker and Mrs. Verstandig for organizing and chaperoning the
trip.

Matza Bakery

The nursery and kindergarten classes experienced first hand the process of baking matza
from separating the chaff from the wheat and grinding it into flour, to mixing the dough and
baking it all within 18 minutes. The matza that they baked was then eaten in school but
everyone was given a mini shmurah matza that they will take home and can be used for
Pesach.

Sunday Morning Learning Program

This past Sunday morning a shiur was given by Rabbi Pearl on the topic of “The mitzvah of Hashavat Aveidah”,
returning lost property. A story about how this mitzvah saved a girl from an Indian cult started off the class and
the worksheets analyzed how this law applied to the case of sefarim rescued from the Holocaust. Both the
parents and children came away with a deeper understanding of this important mitzvah. Thank you to Rabbi
Pearl for the insightful shiur!

Science Fair!

On Tuesday, March 13, the 6th grade held their annual science fair. Under the guidance of Mr. Manny Rayburn, 6th grade
science teacher, students conducted experiments and built models to show off their science expertise. Students in grades 3-
5 visited the science fair during the day and enjoyed a scavenger hunt to find different projects. Parents joined us in the
evening for a beautiful awards ceremony. Many thanks to our judges Mr. Dan Benson, Mr. Yoni Goldstein, and Ms.
Miriam Kavian. The following students received Honorable Mention: Jacob Natanov, Haim Abayev, Jessica Barayev,
Gabby Shamalov, Liorah Solemeini, Leah Kalantarov, Eva Bokhour, Leah Miriam Borenstein, Maya Betesh, and Dassie
Jaffe. Congratulations to our winners who will be going on to the Inter-Yeshiva Science Congress 1st place- Siggy
Orenbach and Ezra Schick, 2nd place- Noah Segelnick, 2nd place- Elisheva Mokhtar, 3rd place- Blair Greenfield, 3rd place-
Eitan Goldberg.



Parent Teacher Conferences, Monday, March 12, 2018

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

1-203 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
(Mrs. Blass, Morah Leah)

2-204, 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
2-206, 2-207 (Morah Reut, Mrs. 5:30-9:30 Classroom
5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
Chubak) 6:00-9:00 Sign in Online Lunchroom

3-210, 3-212 No Sign In
(Morah Etty, Ms. Laffer ) First come first serve

5-300, 5-301
(Fried, Rohr, Hoffman,

Rosenblum )
JHS Boys

Parent Teacher Conferences, Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Class Time Sign In Location of Conference
5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
1-200, 1-201,
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
5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
3-209,
3-211 (Ms. Laffer, Morah Etty)

Fourth Grade

5-302, 5-303 5:30-9:30 Sign in Online Classroom
(Finkelstein, Rohr, Fried, Lunchroom
6:00-9:00 No Sign In
Orlanski, Hoffman) First Come First Serve

JHS Girls



 

YCQ 5TH - 8TH GRADE STUDENT PARENT-CHILD

SUNDAY LEARNING PROGRAM

PLEASE JOIN US THIS SUNDAY
FINAL SHIUR of the YEAR

March 18, 2018
9 A2 NMisa-n1, 5177A8 M

11-11:30 3-on-3 Basketball

FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL
LEARNING PROGRAM

FEATURING SPECIAL SPEAKER:
Rabbi Mordechai Becher,

Originally from Australia, teaches Jewish history and thought at the James Striar
School of Yeshivah University and is Senior Lecturer for the
Gateways Organization. Rabbi Becher taught at Ohr Somayach-Tanenbaum
College and Neve Yerushalayim in Jerusalem for 15 years, was a chaplain in the
Israel Defence Forces and taught in a number of Rabbinic training programs.

TOPIC:

“Was Pharoah Guilty or Was he Just
Following Orders?”

September 2018 21 Elul 5778 - 21 Tishrei 5779

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Faculty FACULTY 1 21 ELUL

Workshop WORKSHOP Ki Savo
SELICHOT BEGIN
9:00AM - 3:00PM 9:00AM-3:00PM 5-8 PARENT-CHILD
SELICHOT PROGRAM

8:08pm

2 322 ELUL 423 ELUL 524 ELUL 625 ELUL 726 ELUL 827 ELUL 28 ELUL

Selichos Begin Labor Day FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL REGULAR SESSIONS 7:00 Nitzavim
GRADES 2-8 GRADES N-8
REGULAR DISMISSAL LICE CHECK FOR 7:57
GRADES N-1
.

GRADE 1 Orientation
9-10 AM
N AND K ORIENTATION
BY APPOINTMENT
LICE CHECK FOR GRADES 2-8

.

2 TISHREI 155 TISHREI
9 10 11 12 1329 ELUL 6 TISHREI
1 TISHREI 3 TISHREI 144 TISHREI

Erev Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah - Day Rosh Hashanah - Day Fast of Gedalyah 6:48 Vayelech
1 2 FAST OF GEDALIAH
6:54 1:30 PM Dismissal 7:45pm
1ST DAY 2ND DAY
EREV ROSH ROSH Grades N-8
ROSH HASHANAH
HASHANAH HASHANAH
No Sessions NO SESSIONS NO SESSIONS
6:16
7:14

16 177 TISHREI 188 TISHREI 199 TISHREI 2010 TISHREI 2111 TISHREI 2212 TISHREI 13 TISHREI

Erev Yom Kippur Yom Kippur 6:36 Haazinu

6:39 YOM KIPPUR 7:33
NO SESSIONS
EREV
YOM KIPPUR
NO SESSIONS

23 2414 TISHREI 2515 TISHREI 2616 TISHREI 2717 TISHREI 2818 TISHREI 2919 TISHREI 20 TISHREI

6:31 Succos - Day 1 Succos - Day 2 Succos - First Succos - Second Succos - Third Succos - Fourth
Intermediate Day Intermediate Day Intermediate Day Intermediate Day
EREV SUCCOT 1ST DAY 2ND DAY
6:33pm SUCCOT SUCCOT CHOL HAMOED CHOL HAMOED 6:24 CHOL HAMOED
NO SESSIONS NO SESSIONS NO SESSIONS NO SESSIONS NO SESSIONS
No Sessions 7:28pm CHOL HAMOED
7:30 NO SESSIONS 7:21

30 21 TISHREI

Succos - Fifth
Intermediate Day
Hoshanah Rabbah

6:21





YCQ Sixth Grade Science Fair!

YCQ 77th Anniversary Dinner