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VOLUME 12 NUMBER 11 DECEMBER 6, 2013 3 TEVET 5774

UPCOMING Parshat Vayigash By: Rabbi Landsman

EVENTS The long hoped for reunion of Yaakov and Yosef actually occurs in this week’s parsha. The

Torah records for us this poignant and emotional moment. Yet, it tells us that Yaakov remained ap-

Candle Lighting: 4:09 parently emotionless while Yosef wept. Rabbi Berel Wein quotes the Gemara which compounds the

Havdallah: 5:10 mysterious behavior of Yaakov by stating that Yaakov at that moment recited Shema. What does this

Sun., Dec.8 mean?

5-8 Sunday Learning Many commentators interpret this to mean that since in all of the years of Yaakov’s separa-
tion from Yosef he was in a depressed mood, the shechina could not have rested upon him and he

Tues. Dec. 10 was therefore unable to communicate with HaShem. The understanding of Shema being that ability

Parent Teacher to communicate with HaShem. Now that he saw Yosef in front of his eyes, alive and well, his joy of

Conferences the moment allowed the shechina to descend upon him once again and that is what is meant by his

3:45 Dismissal K-8 reciting the Shema.

Rabbi Wein feels that this does not really explain why Yaakov was apparently emotionless at

that moment. One can recite Shema with great fervor and intensity and still weep. In fact we find it

YCQ Family News strange that in the entire parsha Yaakov does not ask the brothers how Yosef ended up as the ruler of

Mazal Tov Rabbi all Egypt and why did he torture the brothers on their previous trips to Egypt. One would have
Pearl on the birth of thought that all of these questions would be uppermost in Yaakov’s mind and therefore should have
been posed on his lips as well. The Torah makes no mention of this. Why?
a grandson.
Rabbi Wein suggests that Yaakov was well aware of the tension that existed between Yosef

Mazal Tov to Eli and his brothers. He was also fully aware that his sons misled him when they showed him Yosef’s
Matatov on his Bar bloody shirt. He also knew about the dreams of Yosef for he himself harbored them over all of the
long painful decades of separation from his beloved son.
Mitzvah!
Yaakov, who was able to survive Lavan’s schemes, is certainly not naïve. As he will say on his
Condolences to Mr. deathbed to Yosef, “I know, my son, I know.” He meant that I know everything that has transpired

Cohen on the in our family regarding you and your brothers. However, Yaakov chooses not to mention it directly.

untimely loss of his He does not want to display undue emotion to Yosef or to his brothers. Instead he contains his tears

son-in-law. Shiva because his weeping will only rip open a scab on a wound that has to heal slowly and carefully.

will be observed at Rabbi Wein teaches us that the less said the better. Not every family secret needs to be pub-

the Kirschner resi- licly revealed nor every family dispute constantly rehashed. Yaakov says effectively, “I am aware of
dence 1 Bingham Dr. all that has transpired between you and your brothers. I prefer to let the matter rest and not to pur-
sue it any further.” Reuniting the family was his prime goal.
Marlboro, New Tears, emotional outbursts and reproaching them for their past errors, which the brothers
Jersey until Monday
themselves now recognize as being errors, will not realize his goal of building a united and strong
morning family that will become the Jewish people. Many times, restraint and even silence are the best tools

December 9, 2013 for family unity and tranquility. Have a good Shabbat!

REMINDER:

NEXT FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, IS ASARA B’TEVET
THE FAST BEGINS AT 5:58 AM FAST ENDS AT 5:06 PM

THE YCQ ADMINISTRATION, TEACHERS AND OFFICE STAFF WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE
PARENTS AND THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR THOUGHTFUL CHANUKAH GIFTS!!

Box Tops for Education
On Wednesday, November 27th, Class K-102 was rewarded with a yummy ice cream par-
ty for being the class with the most box tops collected. The class enjoyed delicious ice
cream in their classroom and a great time was had by all!! The reward for the next win-
ning class should be just as exciting! Please remember to put your child’s class number on
the bag or envelope of box tops you hand in. If you hand in the box tops with no class
number, your child’s class will not receive credit for the box tops collected. For more in-
formation on what box tops are and how to collect them go to btfe.com. Hatzlacha!!

YCQ’s Third Grade Sings at JFK Airport

On Tuesday, the 7th night of Chanuka, our 3rd Grade students had their encore performance at the JFK
International Synagogue. Following the candle lighting ceremony, Rabbi Lipsker led our students in sev-
eral Chanuka songs along with some favorites from the Melavah Malkah. Following the resounding ap-
plause, the students enjoyed the latkes and doughnuts, catered by Seasons. A special thanks to Rabbi
Lipsker for preparing our students so well for this performance. We are deeply grateful to the following
parents for volunteering to chaperone the trip: Mrs. Gottfried, Mrs. Schachar, Mrs. Besalel, Mrs. Shick-
man, and Mr. Goodman.

YCQ Annual Turkey Raffle

In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, the eighth graders sold tickets throughout the school to en-
ter for a chance to win in the YCQ Turkey Raffle. The money collected goes towards the eighth grade
yearbook fund and ten percent of proceeds will be given to the Jewish National Fund. Prizes included
various gift certificates, toys, games and the grand prize turkey! Congratulations to all of our winners!

Fifth Grade Students Build Menorahs

The students in the 5th grade participated in an exciting Chanukah project this week. Students used
their imagination and creativity to construct a kosher menorah out of any materials they chose. It
was incredible to see the amazing ideas that they came up with! The hallways were quickly decorated
with menorahs made out of playing cards, cupcakes, Lego, glass cups, and much more! Fun was had by
all! Happy Chanukah!

Fourth Grade Powwow

“Hakame”! (Welcome!) was the greeting offered to the fourth grade students as they arrived at
YCQ’s annual Powwow on November 21st. Members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation, which is
located on the East End of Long Island, had arrived to model their regalia, perform traditional
dances, and teach the boys and girls about their customs and traditions. The students were awed by
the beauty of the regalia that was worn by three Shinnecock dancers – one garbed in a “jingle
dress,” one in a traditional fringed deerskin blouse and skirt, and one wearing a beautifully-
colored, satin “ribbon dress,” designed to resemble a butterfly in flight. The students were en-
thralled by the dancers’ performances, and enjoyed participating in circle dances themselves. Dur-
ing the question and answer portion of the program, the girls and boys were fascinated to learn
that the Shinnecock are Algonquian people, and that their name means “People of the Stony
Shore.” The Shinnecock have always been known for their powerful dugout canoes, and for the
fine wampum beads that they produce. The afternoon concluded with a feast of traditional Native
American food – corn muffins, apple sauce, cranberry sauce, popcorn, and apple juice. It was an
interesting, informative, and delicious celebration!

Chanukah Concert

In honor of the sixth day of Chanukah, the entire school was treated to a fun and exciting
concert filled with ruach and dancing. The students enjoyed singing and dancing to the beau-
tiful music! We really felt the ruach and energy throughout the entire school! Thank you to
Rabbi Ophie Nat and Mr. Gershon Veroba for performing an amazing concert for the
students!

Good news! Our students have BrainPOP!

We’re happy to inform you that YCQ will continue to incorporate technology into our classrooms by renewing our
subscription to BrainPOP This award-winning web-delivered resource, enhances children’s engagement in the
classroom.

BrainPOP creates animated, curriculum-based content that supports educators and engages students. Hundreds of
topics within Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Technology, Arts & Music and Health are all brought to life
through short, animated movies and related interactive quizzes and features. All content is aligned to and searchable
by state standards.

BrainPOP Jr. provides educational movies for K-3 learners and addresses a wide range of grade-appropriate topics.
Each animated topic has a movie, leveled quizzes, games, activities, and lesson ideas that develop critical thinking
and inquiry skills. All content is read aloud so young students can browse the site on their own.

Because BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. are delivered entirely online, there’s nothing to install or download. You
can use BrainPOP resources with PCs and Macs. Getting started is easy by using the step-by-step Getting Started
Guide.

Our subscription to BrainPOP will remain active through January 20, 2015, including 24 hour home access for
students, during which time they will have full access to all the movies, quizzes, and interactive resources.
Questions? Feel free to contact BrainPOP at 866.542.7246, check out the Help (www.brainpop.com/help/) section,
or email them at [email protected].

You can access BrianPOP at www.brainpop.com. In order to use all of the available features, you must login as
follows:

Username: yeshivacq
Password: brainpop

Thanks,
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Yeshiva of Central Queens

DATE REBBE SUBJECT

10/13 Rabbi Rietti True Happiness
10/20 Rabbi Bernstein
10/27 Rabbi Kramer The elements of creation

11/10 Rabbi Shay Schachter Jealousy, do you really want to be
11/24 Rabbi Nat like him?
12/8 Rabbi Russek
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2/2 Rabbi Rohr
2/9 Rabbi Hamel vru,v ,ruxn
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3/2 Rabbi Finestone Practical vfkv
3/9 Rabbi Glatstein The purpose of the asenv ,hc
3/23 Rabbi Finkelstein The process of making ,hmhm
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DON’T FORGET:

Weekly Prizes

YCQ 5TH - 8TH GRADE STUDENT
PARENT-CHILD

SUNDAY LEARNING PROGRAM

PLEASE JOIN US THIS SUNDAY

December 8, 2013

5th Tevet 5774

9 AM - 11 AM
11-11:20 3-on-3 Basketball

FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL
LEARNING PROGRAM

FEATURING SPECIAL SPEAKER:

Rabbi Russek,

TOPIC:

“A Letter From the Yetzer Harah”

Parent Teacher Conferences, Tuesday, December 10, 2013  

Class  Time  Sign In  Loca on of Conference  
5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
1‐200, 1‐201,  
1‐202  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 

2‐204,   5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
2‐206, 2‐207  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom  

3‐209, 3‐210, 
3‐211 
4‐304 

5‐302, 5‐303  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
(Finkelstein, Rosen, Orlanski, 

Hoffman) 

JHS Girls  6:00‐9:00  No Sign In   Lunchroom 
First come first serve 

Parent Teacher Conferences, Monday, December 16, 2013 

Class  Time  Sign In  Loca on & Conference 
N‐109 & N‐208  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 

K‐100, K‐101  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
5:30‐9:30  Classroom 
K‐102, K‐105  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
1‐203  5:30‐9:30  Classroom 
5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
(Blass, Greenwald)  5:30‐9:30  Classroom 
6:00‐9:00  Sign in Online  Lunchroom 
2‐204, 2‐205  Sign in Online 
(Kupferman, Berkowitz)  Sign in Online 

3‐212   No Sign In  
(Patchen, Chuback)  First come first serve 

4‐305,  
4‐306, 4‐307 
5‐300, 5‐301 
(Fried, Rohr,  Hoffman, Kahn ) 

JHS Boys 

Save the Date

 

Sunday evening December 8, 2013   
8:00PM in the YCQ Dining Room 

 

RABBI DOVID GOLDWASSER Shlit”a 

will be speaking on topic of  
“Sanc fying HaShem’s Name: 
Making a Kiddush HaShem Against All Odds” 

 
The proceeds of this event will go to  

OUR JEWISH CHILDREN 
an organiza on that helps fund Yeshiva tui on 

for children who would otherwise a end  
public school. 

 

Please join us. 
For more informa on, please call  

917‐696‐2433 

“Pow Wow”

YCQ’s Third Grade Sings at JFK

Chanukah Concert With Rabbi Ophie Nat