The VIEW 8, Vol. 12

VOLUME 12 NUMBER 8 NOVEMBER 15, 2013 12 KISLEV 5773

UPCOMING Parshat Vayishlach By: Rabbi Landsman
EVENTS

Candle Lighting: 4:19 As Yaakov anticipates a dangerous reunion with Eisav, he calls out to Hashem for

Havdallah: 5:18 assistance. He beseeches Hashem to, "Rescue me from my brother, from Eisav". This prayer
appears to be redundant since "my brother" is Eisav. Rabbi Tzvi Sobolofsky quotes the Beit
Sun., Nov. 17 HaLeivi saying that Yaakov was actually asking Hashem for assistance in facing two differ-

No Sunday ent kinds of danger. Eisav poses as a physical threat to anyone he encounters when he ap-

Learning Program pears as the personality of Eisav HaRasha. Yaakov had experienced this danger twenty years

Wed., Nov.20 earlier when he was forced to flee for his life. Upon hearing that Eisav was coming to meet

Bat Mitzvah him with an army of four hundred men, Yaakov was presented with a very real threat of

Workshop physical harm.

6th Grade Girls There was an entirely different danger that also frightened Yaakov. After so many

7PM years, perhaps Eisav had softened his position towards Yaakov. Could it be that Eisav was
ready to approach Yaakov as a brother? Such a reunion posed an entirely different type of
Motzai Shabbat threat to the existence of Yaakov and his family. To become too close to a brother such as
Nov. 23 Eisav and expose his family to the lifestyle and values of an Eisav could spiritually destroy
the foundation of the Jewish people. It was this dual danger that prompted Yaakov to re-
Intergenerational quest assistance in the manner that he did. "Rescue me from my brother", i.e. protect me
Melave Malka from the dangers of a close relationship that could be spiritually devastating. "Rescue me

3rd Grade 7PM

YCQ Family News from Eisav", i.e. protect me from physical harm that Eisav HaRasha may want to inflict up-
Mazal Tov to Mrs. on me.
These two threats that faced Yaakov would constantly resurface throughout Jewish
Bermish (Coordinator
of Student Services) history. There were times when the Jewish people faced the dangers of Eisav HaRasha, the
threat of physical annihilation. There were other times when the danger was subtler in the
on the engagement of form of being lured into assimilation by those who appeared as our brothers.
her daughter!
Chanukah and Purim, the two festivals instituted by Chazal to commemorate the
Mazel Tov to Mrs. miraculous rescue of the Jewish People, celebrate two different aspects of our ongoing clash
Wein (JHS LA) upon with the outside world. Our enemies at the time of Purim appeared as Eisav HaRasha, in-
the Bat Mitzvah of tent on physically destroying us. At the time of Chanukah, the assault against us was by
those claiming to be "brothers" by those who sought to befriend us by having us join their
Talia (7G2) culture. In each instance the call to Hashem was different. "Rescue us from our brother"
Mazel Tov to Yaakov

Kakuriev (YCQ Chef) save us from those who try to lure us into their lifestyle, "Rescue us from Eisav" save us
on the birth of a from those who try to annihilate us physically. Just as we constantly remain on guard
grandson
against our physical enemies, let us remain on guard against our spiritual enemies and
Mazel tov to Ramona with Siyata D'Shmaya (heavenly help) be able to overcome all the dangers that may con-
Czegledi on her Bat front us.
Mitzvah Have a great Shabbat!!!

Pre-School Registration is ongoing!
Please don’t delay. Spaces are limited!

To schedule an appointment, please call Hadas Fried at
718-793-8500 ext. 310

The Life of a Frog!
The third graders in YCQ got a delightful surprise visit recently! Tadpoles! Ms. Laffer’s
Class 3-210, Mrs. Cohen’s Class 3-209 and Mrs. Chubak’s classes 3-211 and 3-212 are
working with YCQ’S Science teacher Mr. Bensen to help students understand the life cycle
of a frog. These third graders have become scientists, carefully observing their tadpoles and
jotting down their observations and development. Both teachers and students are super ex-
cited to see the changes right before their very own eyes!

Holocaust Exhibit Comes to YCQ

This past Tuesday, November 12, the junior high students had the privilege of viewing
“When Humanity Fails”, a mobile Holocaust museum exhibit, sponsored by the Afikim
Foundation. Students learned about survivors and their liberators, as well as other ways
America was involved in WWII. Special thanks to Rebbetzin Karen Hochberg for arrang-
ing the exhibit and getting the grant money to fund it.

Ms. Laffer’s third grade class
learned about the history of Veter-
an’s Day. To honor the men and
women who served in our armed
services, Class 3-210 created acros-
tic Veteran’s Day poems! The class
also shared stories about family
members who were or are veterans
and Ms. Laffer even brought in pic-
tures of her grandfathers who served
in World War Two. Her paternal
grandfather served in the U.S. Army
and her maternal grandfather Alex
served in the U.S. Navy. Although
we celebrate Veteran’s Day every
year on November 11th, we should
always remember to honor our
veterans every day!

Safety Kids

On November 12th and 19th we ran a timely and pertinent program on personal safety and concerns. In an effort to educate
and keep the information relevant from the last few years of running the Safety Kids program, we invited Dr. Shloimie Zim-
merman and Dr. Naomi Press to address our students. The students reviewed information learned before and addressed a
broader scope of the issues facing our children in today’s world. In addition, they welcomed questions and concerns from
the children themselves. The students were receptive and mature in hearing about these very important safety tools and were
given information that will guide them in the future should they be faced with any situation that would require these pro-
safety skills. I am sure you, the YCQ family, will join us in this mission of safety and continue the conversation at home
with your children.

Avigail Winkor sent in this poem to “The Holocaust Essay Contest” sponsored by

EMUNAH of America, in conjunction with our Holocaust program in Israel. She won
1st prize ‐ $500. Below is a copy of Avigail Winokur’s poem:




Fallen Crystals


Fallen crystals, A night of crystals,
Drifting slowly, Broken glass,

Capturing the shadows of the night. Waiting. Waiting to be swept and
grasped.

Burning parchment,
Stolen treasures, For all we know,

Orange turning black into white. In ten years time,
The crystals will be far,

Salty water, Like their owner’s cries.
Mixed with blood,

Sucking in the remnants of fright. My fallen people,
Do not fret,
A homeless people, Your crystals have become

Once again, Your redeeming prize.
Learning to turn darkness into light.


Fallen crystals,

Made of glass,
Stars filling the black of the night.




My fallen angles,
Don’t despair,

For no one shall forget
That you were there.


Among the scrolls,

The burning homes,
Broken hearts,
And shattered souls.


Fallen crystals,

Don’t go so far,
For I must remember,

There you are.

   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!!! 

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, 1‐203  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, 3‐212 

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 
1‐202, 1‐203  5:30‐9:30  Classroom 
(Blass, Greenwald)  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
5:30‐9:30  Classroom 
2‐205  6:00‐9:00  Sign in Online  Lunchroom 
(Kupferman, Berkowitz)  Sign in Online 
Sign in Online 
3‐211, 3‐212  
(Patchen, Chuback)  No Sign In  
First come first serve 
4‐305,  
4‐306, 4‐307 
5‐300, 5‐301 
(Fried, Rohr,  Hoffman, Kahn ) 

JHS Boys 

          
147-37 70th Road • Flushing, NY 11367 • 718-793-8500

       ‫בס"ד‬

Dear Nursery ‐ 5th Grade Parents: 

 

As Parent Teacher Conferences are approaching, we would like to extend an invita on for you to u lize the conference op on  
ParentLocker. ParentLocker allows you to select the  me slots and create your schedule prior to arriving at school on Parent Teach‐
er night. The scheduling system is first come/first serve, so the earlier you sign up, the more availability there will be for appoint‐
ments, and the more likely you will be able to customize a convenient schedule for yourself.  

 

Before beginning the process please check the following schedule of conference dates and  mes in order to know when the teach‐
ers you would like to see will be available: 

Please Note: Fourth grade parents should not sign up for a Math Conference. Rather it should be done via phone or e‐mail. 

Date  Grades  Times  Slot length 

Tuesday,  1‐200, 1‐201, 1‐202, 1‐203, 2‐206, 2‐207,  5:30pm to  10 Minutes per appoint‐

December 10, 2013  3rd grade, 4‐304, 5‐302, 5‐303   9:30pm  ment 
  
   5th Grade 5 Minutes per 
   appointment 

Monday,  Nursery, Kindergarten, 1‐202, 1‐203,        5:30pm to  10 Minutes per appoint‐
December 16, 2013  2‐204, 2‐205, 3‐211, 3‐212, 4‐305, 4‐306, 
4‐307  5‐300, 5‐301  9:30pm  ment 

   5th Grade 5 Minutes per   
appointment 
  

 The online registraƟon system will only be open for registraƟon beginning at 11:00  AM on Tuesday, November 19th.

Please remember that the system is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE and registra on should be completed as early as 
possible to help ensure the most convenient schedule possible for you.  

For Parents without access to a computer or internet connec on, Hadas or Liron (contact info below) will be avail‐
able by email or phone to assist in the registra on process. Those parents who use this method will be provided 
with a printed schedule which can be picked up from Hadas in Rabbi Landsman’s office. 

If you have any ques ons or comments at any point in the process, please contact Hadas at (718) 793‐8500 Ext. 
310  [email protected] or Liron at Ext. 330 [email protected].

Thank you, 

The Yeshiva of Central Queens 

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!

s”xc

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]

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

Seventh Grade Bar Mitzvah Workshop

YCQ Holocaust Exhibit