The VIEW 7, Vol. 12

VOLUME 12 NUMBER 7 NOVEMBER 8, 2013 5 KISLEV 5774

UPCOMING Parshat Vayetze By: Rabbi Landsman

EVENTS At the beginning of the Parsha, Hashem blesses Yaakov with the words "I am

Candle Lighting: 4:25 Hashem, G-d of Avraham your father and G-d of Yitzchak; the ground upon which

Havdallah: 5:24 you are lying, to you will I give it and to your descendants. Your offspring shall be as
the dust of the earth, and you shall spread out powerfully westward, eastward, north-
Sun., Nov.10 ward, and southward..." [Bereshit 28:13-14].
JHS Parent-Child
Learning Program Rabbi Frand explains that the simple understanding of the blessing "Your off-
spring shall be as the dust of the earth" is that Yaakov's descendants should be so

9-11 AM plentiful that their numbers will be comparable to the dust of the earth. The Medrash,

Mon., Nov. 11 however, sees in these words more than just a blessing of being plentiful and bounti-
Veteran’s Day ful. Out of all the similes that one might pick, the terminology "like the dust of the
No Sessions earth" is somewhat peculiar.
BJE Faculty
This is different than the blessing elsewhere that we should be "like the sand
of the sea" (k'chol haYam) [Breishit 32:13]. The phrase "k'afar ha'Aretz" literally

Conferences means like the dust of the ground. The dust of the ground is that which we walk on. Is

Fri., Nov 15-16 it not peculiar that Jews are blessed by being told that they will be like the dust that
people trample?
JHS Boys Shabbaton
There are so many more picturesque similes to use (as we find elsewhere).

YCQ Family News "Like the stars in Heaven" [Bereshit 22:17] is a majestic comparison. Stars are un-
reachable. They are beautiful. They sparkle. "As many as the stars in Heaven" is a
Mazal Tov Lauren very inspiring and poetic blessing. But "k'afar ha'Aretz" is almost like saying "you
and Allison Haller on should be like dirt." Is this a blessing?

their Bat Mitzvah Even the expression "k'chol haYam" –- like sand of the sea -- seems more ap-

Condolences to Dr. propriate. In our minds, we do not think of the sand on the seashore as something we
Joel Cohen, Presi- trample upon. We associate sand of the sea with beautiful white sandy beaches.
dent of YCQ upon Even sand has quite a different connotation than "you should be like dust."
the passing of his
The Medrash explains the very powerful significance of this choice of words.
This is more than just a blessing of multitudes. The blessing of "k'afar ha'Aretz" repre-

mother, sents the history of the Jews. Everybody tramples over the dust of the earth, but in

Lorraine Cohen a”h the end the dust of the earth always remains on top. That same dust ultimately covers

Shiva will be those who trample it.

observed at 184-08 "From dust you are taken and to dust you will return" [Bereshit 3:19]. In the fi-

Midland Parkway, nal analysis, the dust of the earth is always on top. This is the analogy and the bless-
ing of "Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth." Yaakov is told that his chil-
until Sunday morning dren will be trampled upon and spat upon, like the dust. But in the end, like the dust,
November 10, 2013 they will remain on top.
Have a good Shabbat!

Thank you to all the faculty, students and volunteers who made the  
YCQ Kindergarten Open House such a wonderful success!! 

Pre‐School Registra on is ongoing! Please don’t delay. Spaces are limited! 
To schedule and appointment, please call Hadas Fried at  
718‐793‐8500 ext. 310

Kindergarten Open House A Huge Success

This past Sunday YCQ had an extremely successful Kindergarten Open house. It was attended by
over sixty new families that came from the surrounding neighborhoods in Queens as well as the Five
Towns and Great Neck. While the adults enjoyed a viewing of last years’ Dinner slideshow presenta-
tion and heard from YCQ students, Talia Lisker and Zack Goldberg, Sharon Korn, Rabbi Landsman
and YCQ parent, Rebbetzin Nechama Teitelman, and YCQ PA Co-President Mrs. Jodi Tanzman,
the children participated in music, gym, and visits to the Kindergarten classrooms where they made
craft projects. Numerous people helped make this day such a success. Thank you to Morah Rivky
Huff, Morah Selma Gottfreid, Morah Raina Popowitz, Morah Marion Noble, Morah Janet Koenigs-
berg, Morah Rhona Lipetz, Morah Suri Friedman, Morah Sarah Kasherim, Morah Maxine Lipshitz,
Morah Shifra Siegel, Rabbi Lonner, Rabbi Kovitz, Mrs. Golubtchik, Rabbi Eisenberg, Morah Sharon
Korn, Rabbi Landsman, Mr. Schwartzman, Mr. Andres Perez, Mrs. Karen Daitchman, Morah Leah
Greenwald, Mr. Benson, Dr. Goldberg, Rabbi Soffer, Mrs. Orlanski, Mr. Glaser, Mrs. Levine, Mrs.
Waxman, Mrs. Sheera Landsman, Mrs. Beylus, Mrs. Block and Mrs. Grossman.

Junior High School Introduces new Initiative

In the past couple of weeks, the Junior High embarked on a new and exciting program addressing Acceptance
And Tolerance. It began with a really powerful program, MIX IT UP, the brainchild of Mrs. Meisel (7th grade language
arts). Mix It Up is a national initiative seeking to introduce appreciation for diversity and address bullying in schools.
YCQ already has one of the most diverse Jewish populations. As part of the plan, the lunchroom was ‘mixed’ around;
cliques and groups were divided up. The students sat with peers they would usually not interact with, gaining an appreci-
ation for those that may be different than themselves– discussing about their different backgrounds, cultures, interests and
looks.

Following the thought provoking program, the Language Arts teachers began a curriculum addressing these top-
ics within their classrooms. We focused on how our differences make us richer. Social media, a force in our children’s
lives, was a highlight of this discussion, especially how it could be used either for positive growth or for great harm.

In the next couple of weeks, we will continue exploring the effects of intolerance and bullying, as well as the
power we have to mitigate bullying. Empowering our students to recognize when others are being bullied, including on
social media, is a primary focus. On social media, comments and posts, often innocent, can reach viral effect – before
anyone even notices how hurtful they can be.

In our digital world, much of the focus of this initiative will include creating multimedia. The students will de-
velop video commercials, comic strips and flyers in their computer classes. Their goal will be to envision their own Tol-
erance and Acceptance initiatives, something that would have the potential to have a powerful impact in the school. We
look forward to seeing what they create! All of the multimedia will be posted on a special page, linked from the YCQ
website. We hope you will check it out!

Election Day

This past Tuesday, the JHS students were able to experience the voting process hands-on as
they sat in their private booths to vote for their YCQ student government. Mazel tov to
Presidents Netanel Kamel and Corrine Azizian, Vice Presidents Coby Kohanim and Adi
Nissanian, Seventh grade representative, Yehuda Levy, Talia Wein, sixth grade representative
Noah Warshaw and Dalya Koller. Thank you to all the participants for a job well done!

Nursery and Kindergarten Rain and Fall Program

This past week the nursery and kindergarten enjoyed a music and
movement “fall” program with Morah Toby. The children enjoyed
moving like the wind, and the leaves falling off the trees. They
played out in the rain and took shelter under rainbow umbrellas.
They used scarves, balls, and “clouds” to enhance the experience.
Everyone had a great time!

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Yeshiva of Central Queens

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10/20 Rabbi Bernstein
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DON’T FORGET:

Weekly Prizes

YCQ 5TH - 8TH GRADE STUDENT
PARENT-CHILD

SUNDAY LEARNING PROGRAM

PLEASE JOIN US THIS SUNDAY

November 10, 2013

7 th Kislev 5774

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

FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL
LEARNING PROGRAM

FEATURING SPECIAL SPEAKER:

Rabbi Shai Shachter,

Rabbi Shai Schachter is assistant Rabbi of Congregation Kneseth Israel (The White Shul)
Far Rockaway New York

TOPIC:

“Torat HaShem Temima”

Yeshiva of Central Queens 

Chanukah Boutique Schedule 

 

Time  Tuesday 11/19  Wednesday 11/20 

 

9:30 AM  4‐304, 4‐306  K‐105, 4‐305 

10:00 AM  3‐211, 3‐212  K‐100, ‐203 

10:30 AM  2‐206, 2‐207  K‐102, 4‐307 

11:00 AM  5‐300, 5‐301  1‐200, 1‐201 

11:30 AM  1‐202, 3‐209  N‐109, N‐208 

12:00 PM  LUNCH  LUNCH 

12:30 PM  8B1, 8B2  K‐101, 3‐210 

1:00 PM  6G1, 6G2  5‐302, 5‐303 

1:30 PM    6B1, 6B2 

2:00 PM  2‐204, 2‐205  7G1, 7G2 

2:30 PM  8G1, 8G2  7B1, 7B2 

 

YCQ Parents Association

CHANUKAH BOUTIQUE

Tuesday, November 19th & M7Po:a3nr0edn-at9yP:,rS3Nep0veoipceviwma. l1E8vtehnt
Wednesday, November 20th

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In the JHS Multi-Purpose Room

Gifts for the whole Family:

Chanukah items
Toys

Frames
Purses
Mugs
Jewelry
And much more!

SEE YOU THERE!

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November 2013 / s”ga, ukxf

Dear Parents:

With Chanukah fast approaching, we are excitedly planning our annual

YCQ Parents Association CHANUKAH BOUTIQUE.

The boutique takes place in the Junior High School Multi Purpose Room and this year is
scheduled for Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20 (16th & 17th of Kislev).

The Chanukah Boutique is both a fun and convenient way for the children tochoose gifts
for the chag. It is also a chessed opportunity for the children, as all the funds raised go
towards our school.

The boutique offers something for everyone. There will be gifts available for each mem-
ber of the family, friends and teachers. The cost of the items are very low so that every child
may purchase something (aprox. 50 cents and up).

CLASSES FROM NURSERY THROUGH 8TH GRADE WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR VISITS TO THE
CHANUKAH BOUTIQUE.

ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO COME TO BROWSE AND SHOP EACH DAY AND AT OUR SPE-
CIAL PREVIEW NITE -- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH FROM 7:30 - 9:30PM.

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT, PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND MONEY ALONG WITH YOUR CHILD
ON THE DAY OF HIS/HER SCHEDULED VISIT.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, ALL NURSERY THROUGH GRADE 3 STUDENTS WILL BE RECEIVING
ENVELOPES TO PLACE THEIR MONEY/CHANGE IN.

For the boutique to be a success, we need your assistance! We are looking for some
great volunteers to set up and help us at the boutique. If you can give of your time in some
capacity, please contact one of the people listed below.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

HELP SUPPORT OUR PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Set-up: Motza’ei Shabbat November 16th at 6:30 pm

Boutique: Tue. the 19th 9am-12pm & 12:30pm -3:30pm
Boutique: Wed. the 20th 9am -12pm & 12:30pm - 3:30pm

If you can help, please call or e-mail:

Stacey Frank: 646.703.3455 / [email protected]
Simon Landsberg: 646.283.0109 / [email protected]

Shelly Peretz: 646.932.1300 / [email protected]

   and 

Please bring NEW toys to help keep        2013 
children occupied and happy during  

difficult  mes in their lives.   
Please make sure to: 
 Not wrap the toys 

 Not donate toy guns or  

DROP OFF TABLES LOCATED IN FRONT  LOBBIES OF  
ELEMENTARY AND JHS BUILDINGS . TIZKU L’MITZVOT!!! 

YCQ JHS NOVEMBER TEST CALENDAR

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 6b2 halacha 9
8
Set Clocks Back 1 Hr 7th grade science  6b2 science test 7th grade halacha girls 6 Boys Navi 16
Preschool  8th Gemara (Nat) 7th boys chumash test Math test 6th Schwartz 15
Open House 6th Math (Sider/Kerper) 7th girls chumash Bar Mitzva Workshop  14 23
YCQ @ Magen David  8th grade Algebra test 8 Girls Ivrit
10 Hockey 8PM Election Day 13 7 Boys Ivrit 6 Girls Halacha Intergenerational
7th girls Ivrit  JHS Boys  Melave Malka 
Veteran's Day 11 12 6 Girls Ivrit 8th math (Sider, Schwartz))
JHS Parent Child 6th boys gemara test Barkai @ YCQ  Hockey 8PM Shabbaton 30
 Learning  BJE Faculty Conference 6 Boys Chumash 7th grade social studies  Math 6th grade (Lowinger) 
No Sessions  8 Boys Gemara  8th Boys Ivrit Math test 7th  22 3rd Day Chanuka
17 Veterens Day  (Kramer, Hammer) 
8G navi 20 21 6 Boys Halacha
24 7 Boys halacha 
18 19 6 Girls Chumash 6th grade science test
BJE Exam 7B2 Navi 7 Girls navi 29
6 Boys Ivrit 6th girls Navi 8th grade language arts 8th grade girls chumash 
 (Judaic Studies) 7 Girls Halacha 7B1 Navi YCQ @ Har Torah  Hockey  2nd Day Chanuka 
8th grade social studies  8th grade halacha Girls 7PM 28 No sessions
JHS Parent Child Parents Association  Bat Mitzva Workshop
 Learning  1st Day Chanuka
25 26 27 Thanksgiving No Sessions 

6th social studies  7th grade math (Sider) 6th grade vocab test
7th boys Gemara 8th grade science (at home) 7th grade language arts 
Math test 6th 8th grade Algebra test
(Sider/Kerper/Schwartz) 8th grade math
Erev Chanuka

Presented by:
Kehilas Ishei Yisrael

And
The YCQ Parent Association

Monday, November 11, 2013
5:00pm – 10:00pm
YCQ Lunchroom
147-37 70th Road

Local vendors will be selling a variety of items for men,
women, and children. Come and buy Chanukah gifts and at
the same time support Kehilas Ishei Yisrael, a local young
vibrant Shul and Yeshiva Central Queens, a school that has

been at the center of our community for many years!

CHALLAHS ‘N MORE

OVEN-READY CHALLAH BY FRUMA RUSSEK

PRE-SHAPED CHALLAH READY FOR BAKING IN YOUR HOME
Enjoy the wonderful aroma of baking challah and the delicious taste of home-made challah
without the mess and hard work!

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

Challahs are shaped and ready to be baked FRESH in your own oven
CHOOSE FROM OUR STANDARD, WHOLE WHEAT, AND SPECIALTY
LINE

SPECIALTY CHALLAHS:
OLIVE OIL/ZAHTAR – GOES GREAT WITH CHUMUS, TEHINA, AND ALL
YOUR DIPS!
CRUMB TOPPING – TASTES LIKE CAKE; YOU CAN SKIP DESSERT!
CHOCOLATE CHIP – PERFECT FOR THE KIDS!
TRY OUR DELICIOUS KUGELS - CHOOSE FROM POTATO KUGEL AND
DIET BROCOLI KUGEL

PRICE LIST: $4.00
STANDARD ROUND CHALLAH $4.50
STANDARD BRAID CHALLAH $4.50
WHOLE WHEAT ROUND $5.00
WHOLE WHEAT BRAID
Additional .75 for specialty challah $4.75
Potato kugel $5.25
Diet broccoli kugel

To place your order, please call: (347) 724-0844 or E-mail: [email protected].

Please write “challah” in the subject line. If you would like to submit a name for a refuah / yeshuah at the
time of the hafrashas challah bracha, please feel free to include it. (Also available: unshaped dough to make
hafrasha on your own)



Nursery and Kindergarten Fall Program

YCQ Annual Open House

YCQ Elections