P' Vayeitzei

Dear Parents ‫עמו"ש‬, ‫פרשת ויצא‬

The vibrancy and contagious ‫ שמחה‬of all our ‫ תלמידים‬who continue to 4:19 ‫זמן הדלקת נרות‬
make strides in learning and personal growth is an embodiment of the words of
‫חז"ל‬-"‫ הוא זיוה הוא הדרה‬,‫ י'( …"הוא הודה‬,‫)רש"י כ"ח‬. Indeed, our ‫ תלמידים‬are the life INSIDE:
and beauty of our yeshiva and it is their joyous learning that brings the bricks and
mortar of 555 Ocean Parkway to life every day. ‫ מתיבתא‬Entrance
Exams and ‫מתיבתא‬
Our preschool boys enjoy hands on projects and immersive learning
experiences as they learn about the ‫פרשה‬, Chanuka and various seasonal Meeting with
activities while our eighth graders began their ‫ מתיבתא‬test this week. Throughout parents and ‫הנהלה‬
the elementary school our ‫ תלמידים‬are enthusiastically ‫ שטייגינג‬in all their ‫לימודים‬ ‫ – שחרית מנין‬Rosh
as each ‫ רבי‬bring energy and vitality into every classroom and hallway.
Chodesh ‫מסיבה‬
We look forward to continued ‫ נחת‬from our ‫ תלמידים‬and children.

Good Shabbos!

Lessons From the Parsha…

By: HaRav Yossi Lieman

Yaakov Avinu, on his way to ‫לבן‬, detoured to learn in the Yeshiva of ‫ שם ועבר‬for 14 years. ‫ שם‬was no longer living and the Yeshiva
was run by his grandson ‫עבר‬. Surely, learning Torah is of paramount importance. No Mitzva is greater. Buy why at this specific juncture of his
life is Yaakov going there? For the first fifteen years of his life, Yaakov Avinu knew and learned Torah by his Zayde, Avrohom Avinu.

Subsequently, until he was sixty-three, he continued delving into Torah with his father, Yitzchak. Now, he has been sent by his father
and his mother to go to ‫ לבן‬and to find a wife. Is this the time to find another Rebbi? Can’t it wait until after he fulfills the instructions of his
father and mother?

Furthermore, despite the greatness of his Torah learning at that time, does it free him from his responsibility to obey his parents? If a
father sends his son to the store to buy something and the son decides that he will first go to Bais Medrash to learn is he properly fulfilling his
‫ ?כבוד אב‬Certainly not, for learning Torah is set aside for a ‫ מצוה‬that cannot be done by others!

Yet, Yaakov is ultimately held accountable for not fulfilling his ‫ כבוד אב‬only for the twenty-two years that he was by ‫ ;לבן‬while his
years at Yeshiva seem to be approved. Why is this?

Rav Yaakov Kamenetzki, ‫ זצ"ל‬resolves this issue by focusing on the type of learning that Yakov was doing by ‫ שם ועבר'ס‬Yeshiva. ‫שם‬
lived through the generation of the evil-doers at the time of the ‫מבול‬. He succeeded in maintaining a high level of ‫ קדושה‬and ‫ טהרה‬despite
the negative influences of his time. Similarly, ‫ עבר‬experienced the rebellious ideas of ‫ נמרוד‬and his cohorts at the time of the ‫ דור הפלגה‬with
the construction of the famous tower that was to invade the heavenly abode. ‫ עבר‬saw them, heard them and refused to succumb to their ideas
and ideals. He retained his exalted status and carried on with his '‫עבודת ה‬.

This theme of living in trying times and not succumb to the negative influences of the outside world, was the syllabus in the Yeshiva
of ‫שם ועבר‬. This was the place where Yaakov would learn how to combat the evil of ‫ לבן‬and his ilk. It was a necessary preparation for fulfilling
the instructions of his parents and it was the right thing for Yaakov to do before arriving in ‫חרן‬. This is comparable to one who is sent by his
father to purchase an ‫ אתרוג‬and ‫ לולב‬and detours to learn what qualities he must seek in finding the best specimens. And Yaakov succeeded in
his quest for direction. His success was aptly described in the words he uttered when returning from ‫ לבן‬twenty –two years later:

“I lived with ‫ לבן‬and fulfilled the six hundred thirteen ‫ מצות‬and was not influenced by his evil deeds.” Yaakov Avinu succeeded at
maintaining and improving his '‫ עבודת ה‬in the most trying of times and places. May the ‫ רבש"ע‬assist us in following his lead in combating the
negative influences that are so rampant in our world today.

555 Ocean Parkway / Brooklyn, NY 11218 / 718-853-8500 / [email protected]

Mazel Tov! ‫הר' גאלדשטיין‬
‫ – תורה‬Menachem Lehrer
Rabbi Elozer Y. Silver on his son’s chasunah ‫ – מדות‬Yitzchok Navon
Chaim and Simcha Mendelovitz on their
brother’s chasunah ‫הר' לימון‬
Zev Fuchs for the ‫ פדיון הבן‬of his nephew Yehuda Pollak

Yaakov Septimus on his ‫בר מצוה‬
Ami Liebermann on his ‫בר מצוה‬
Yosef Binyaminov on ‫הנחת תפילין‬

Dancing
with
Rabbi

E. Silver
at his
son’s
chasunah.

‫שבע‬-‫לזכות רפואה שלימה חי' מלכה בת בת‬

What is the method of cleaning hard surfaces with water?
Although there is no prohibition in cleaning a hard surface and rubbing it with water, it is prohibited to wet a cloth or squeeze liquid out of
a cloth or paper towel. Therefore, the method of cleaning soiled or sticky surfaces (including a kitchen counter, table, eyeglasses etc.) is to
apply water to the soiled/sticky area and then wipe the water off using a dry paper napkin.

Is it permissible to clean soft plastic such as a tablecloth?
Cleaning soft plastic may involve laundering when rubbing is done vigorously. Therefore, one may not rub water vigorously on a plastic
tablecloth to clean it.

What is the proper method of wiping a spill of water?
It is prohibited to wipe a large spill of water by using a garment that does not usually become wet, since there is concern that one will
squeeze the garment to remove the water. However, it is permissible to use a rag or a towel that one would not be concerned if it were to
remain wet, and would therefore not be inclined to squeeze it dry; in this case, the use of paper towel is preferable to a rag or towel when
feasible. One must always be careful not to squeeze out any water while wiping a spill.
Washcloths designated for cleaning are Muktze and may only be moved for their use or use of their place.

Is it permissible to use glass or counter spray?
One should not spray a substance for the purpose of shining glass or a counter. Spraying for the sole purpose of cleaning is permitted.

If a colored liquid spilled (e.g. orange juice, grape juice, or colored ices), is it permissible to wipe the spill?
It is best to wipe up spills such as these with rags or paper towels, rather than with fabric towels to avoid a question of the prohibition of
dyeing (Tzoveya).1 If these items are not available, a towel may be used. It is preferable to use a white or light-colored towel that will
become stained in the process, rather than a colored one whose color will get deepened.1

Mesivta Testing & Applications have begun

This past Sunday, our eighth graders reached a key
milestone in the transition from elementary school boys to
‫ מתיבתא בחורים‬bochurim. They took the first part of their ‫מתיבתא‬
entrance ‫בחינה‬, administered by the ‫מתיבתא מנהל‬, Rabbi Yaakov
Choueka . Their Rebbeim looked on with pride, as ‫תלמידים‬
answered the questions posed with enthusiasm and details that
were truly impressive.

On Tuesday evening, members of our ‫ מתיבתא הנהלה‬and
staff held an open house to inform parents firsthand about the
current initiatives and innovations in our ‫מתיבתא‬. The parents of
our eighth grade ‫ תלמידים‬were joined by many neighborhood
parents of eighth graders in other Yeshivos . This was a standing-
room only crowd and the enthusiasm among the parents
regarding Torah Temimah’s Mesivta was extraordinary.

We thank the Goldshmied’s for once again opening their
home for this important meeting.

Yaakov Septimus – first ‫בר מצוה ליינינג‬

‫ישיבה מנין‬
TREATS!
‫שחרית ר"ח‬
‫מסיבה‬

CLASSROOM GRADE 6 – RABBI PEARL
CLIPPINGS
We had a ‫ סיום‬on ‫ מסכת יומא‬sponsored by

the Lefkowitz family
‫לזכות רפו"ש חי' ריזל בת פיגא‬

GRADE 3 – RABBI SILVER GRADE 8 – RABBI STERNHEIM

Our talmidim really enjoyed their ‫ בס"ד‬we have managed to ‫ חזר‬all the ‫ גמרא‬learned
Chinese Auction this past Sunday! this year in preparation for the ‫מתיבתא בחינה‬. The
bochurim really worked hard and will ‫ בעזהי"ת‬do

very well.

GRADE 3 – RABBI LIEMAN

We had our cumulative Chumash Test covering
everything we learned this month. Most of the

class excelled Congratulations to all!

GRADE 5 – RABBI STEINBERG GRADE 3 – MISS
PINKOVICS
We had a joyous ‫ סיום‬on our first ‫ !בלאט גמרא‬Our
class was deeply inspired by Rabbi Ben Zion Shafier’s speech Congratulations to our
to us about why the Baba Sali suggested that someone buy class president for this
match box cars.
week-Binyomin
GRADE 4 – RABBI STEINWURZEL Greenberg!!

We are learning and davening and shteiging so well.
We are working on ‫אהבת חברים‬.

CLASSROOM
CLIPPINGS

GRADE 2 – RABBI
GOLDSTEIN

New games were brought
into our 2nd grade to

encourage practicing ‫מדות‬
‫ טובות‬and ‫כבוד חברים‬

while having tons of fun!

GRADE 4 – MRS. LERNER

Our class is moving full speed ahead. In math we’re covering new concepts weekly and practicing. We were tested and did
great on maps and map skills. Writing is our way of showing creativity. Here are some great writings to enjoy!

Kindness Kindness Kindness
By: Aryeh Baruch By: Chaim Yehuda Gottesman By: Avi Goldschmidt

Kindness a big Mitzvah that Did you ever think about what a Did you ever think about what a
everyone can do every day. Being tremendous difference you can tremendous difference you can
there for other people could lead to make in someone’s life? Kindness is make in someone’s life? Kindness is
doing kindness. If you feel sorry for an easy Mitzvah that everyone can a big Mitzvah that you and everyone
someone in pain, can make you do. Being there for other people is can do. If you’re there for people it’s
an act of kindness. If you share your an act of kindness. Sharing is like
compliment them so they feel toys you will be happy as well. When giving Tzedaka and that is also a
better as it says in the Torah, you visit the sick you will make them type of kindness. There is a type of
“Mitzvah Goreres Mitzavah.” There is very happy. There is a kindness that kindness that is so easy that you can
even kindness that all you have to is very easy to do. All it takes is do, all it takes is moving one muscle
do is move one muscle. If you smile moving only one muscle and you and you will make a person’s day. All
you can make someone’s day. will make a person’s day. All it takes it takes is one smile! Kindness keeps
Kindness is one of the three things is a smile! Kindness keeps the world
that keeps the world standing. the world going.
going.

PRE SCHOOL
PRECIOUS
MOMENTS

Making our own ‫ שמן זית‬from
the olives!

Chanukah prep!

Creating our family trees!

Baking ‫ – חלות‬12
pieces (stones)
becomes one ‫– חלה‬
and our ladders

too!!!

‫פרשת ויצא‬
Yaakov sleeping on his 12 stones

with a ladder by his head!
Marrying Rochel and Leah – giving over the ‫!סימנים‬

ALL PARSHA RESPONSES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO RABBI SILVER BY MONDAY.

ALL TALMIDIM WHO RETURNED THE ANSWERS WILL GET A SPECIAL TOKEN.

THE MORE TOKENS YOU GET THE GREATER THE REWARD!

‫ ראש השנה‬Question:

ALL PARSHA RESPONSES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO RABBI SILVER BY MONDAY. TALMIDIM WHO RESPONDED TO OUR
PARSHA QUESTIONS:
ALL TALMIDIM WHO RETURNED THE ANSWERS WILL GET A SPECIAL TOKEN.
YOSEF BINAMINOV, DOVI
THE MORE TOKENS YOU GET THE GREATER THE REWARD! STERN, AKIVA TAUB, AHRON
PROBST, YEHUDA RAMBOD,
‫ פ' תולדות‬Answer: YEHUDA POLLAK, AVRAHAM
EDELSTEIN, SHMUEL CHAIM
What is the difference between ‫ מצוות‬and ‫ ה') ?חוקים‬,‫(רש"י כ"ו‬
‫ – מצוות‬we understand why '‫ ה‬commanded us to do it GREENBERG, DANI
‫ – חוקים‬things '‫ ה‬commanded us to do but we do not know why like ‫שעטנז‬ STEINBERG, BINYOMIN
GREENBERG, MAYER OZER
‫ פ' ויצא‬Question: GREENBERG, DOVI STERN,
MOSHE FARKAS, DOVID
“Hashem remembered ‫ ”רחל‬what did he remember? STEINBERG, YEHUDA
)'‫(פרק ל' פסוק כב‬ BINAMINOV, ARI WEISS,
SHIMMY ROZ, MENACHEM
Name __________________________ Grade____ Room #_____ M. STEINFELD, ELI BARUCH,

Why does the ‫ שליח צבור‬repeat the words "‫ "ה' אלוקיכם אמת‬after ‫?שמע‬ MOSHE YECHIEL
Because these 3 words complete to 248 words corresponding to 248 limbs BINAMINOV, SHMUEL
of a man’s body. MAEKITAN, EMANUEL
KATANOV, SHIMSHON
GOLDSTEIN, YAAKOV JOFEN

Why are we allowed to say ‫ מודה אני‬before we wash our hands?

Name __________________________ Grade____ Room #_____