Chadashos 2.11.22

February 11, 2022 | ‫פרשת תצוה | י' אדר תשפ''ב‬

‫בס‘‘ד‬

FEBRUARY 27 The scene repeated itself each morning in a modest Shul in the town of Szerdahely, Hungary. A
simple, but extraordinarily pious, Jew arrived early each morning and with unparalleled sincerity and
Yavne Production concentration, proceeded to light candles. He closed his eyes and uttered a prayer in a manner in
which it was clear that nothing was more important to him at that particular moment. The
•••••• congregants watched this scene unfold each day and were taken by his consistent purity of heart.
The local butcher witnessed this routine and was desperate to “own” his merits. The butcher offered
MARCH 16 him an astronomical amount of money in exchange for owning the merits of this mitzvah in the
unique fashion it was facilitated. The fellow wouldn’t sell and the butcher wouldn’t give up.
Taanis Esther
Early Childhood Dismissal 1:45 The pair agreed to present the dilemma to Rabbi Yehuda Assad, Rav of Szerdahely and one of
Hungary’s most prominent Rabbonim at the time. The Rav advised the fellow to sell his merits to the
Kindergarten Dismissal 2:00 butcher for the hefty sum of one gold coin per day and that the latter should accumulate the coins
Grades 1-6 Dismissal 2:00 and keep them in a safe place. The daily ritual was truly cherished by the fellow but his incredible
humility motivated him to heed the advice of the esteemed Rav. Immediately thereafter, the ritual
Jr. High Dismissal 12:30 transferred to the butcher who submitted a gold coin each day. The recipient collected and
Yavne Dismissal 2:05 accumulated the gold coins as instructed. Years later, a congregant observed the butcher crying
hysterically. When he was asked what was wrong, the butcher responded that his daughter was
•••••• engaged and he didn’t have the funds to support her dowry. When word reached Rabbi Yehuda
Assad, he summoned the fellow who sold the butcher the rights to light the candles each day and
MARCH 17-18 expressed: “Now the moment has arrived for you to use the accumulated gold coins and to observe
an incredible mitzvah with those coins. Take all the coins which you have received from the butcher
Purim - No School and present it to him to enable him to marry off his daughter with dignity.” The righteous fellow once
again humbly followed the directive of his Rav. Rabbi Assad later attested that when the coins were
•••••• counted, ironically, it equaled the exact amount required by the butcher for his daughter’s dowry!

MARCH 27 It all began with an initial act, a righteous undertaking, to arrive early each morning at the Shul and to
light the candles with unparalleled sincerity and concentration. That selfless
79th HAC Tribute Dinner righteousness engendered so much more. The butcher thought he was supporting the fellow with his
6:00 p.m. at the gold coins but, in reality, he was to be a recipient. The other fellow was a recipient too. His purity of
heart gained him the unique mitzvah of hachnasas kallah, supporting a bride, which is among those
Mendy & Ita Klein Campus deeds for which we are rewarded both in this world and the eternal world.

5:36 Parshas Tetzave opens with the directive for Bnei Yisrael to use shemen zayis zach, pure pressed olive
oil, lehaalos ner tamid, to kindle the lamp continuously (27, 20). Among other considerations, Rashi
points out two important factors. First, the oil for lighting the menorah in the Mishkan was to be
pressed, not crushed, because it was to be pure from the start of the process. Second, its lighting was
to be facilitated in a manner in which the flame ultimately maintains itself.

As we educate our children, perhaps these two elements are integral to being mechanech and raising
righteous children. First, we must make every effort for the chinuch to be pure from the start; to
shelter our children from the elements and to bottle their inner sense of purity as best as we can.
Second, to train them in a manner in which the ignited sparks maintain themselves; that the
education and inspiration we impart remain within their hearts and minds for the rest of their lives.

Have a wonderful Shabbos!

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Yeshiva Ketana

Our Daf-A-Day midwinter learning program was an incredible
success with over 95% of the entire Yeshiva Ketana having
participated. Our reminder to “pack the packet” resulted in Torah
learning becoming the focus of their day no matter where they
were. Parents wrote that this program literally “changed the entire
perspective of midwinter vacation.” We received hundreds of
amazing pictures of the boys learning in many different
places. Excitement is mounting as we prepare for our major siyum
this Tuesday at school in celebration of this huge accomplishment.
Thank you to all of the parents who encouraged their sons to participate in this worthwhile endeavor.

Rabbi Elias’s fifth graders (see above) worked cooperatively to create the klei hamishkan which are showcased in the
Yeshiva Ketana hallway. Great job, boys!

The following boys (grades 3-6) received a Keser Shem Tov certificate at an assembly held prior to the mid-winter break.
This award recognizes excellence in kavod HaRav as well as middos tovos toward their friends throughout the day. They
also show exemplary behavior in the afternoon during General Studies; Grade 3: Naftali Abramson, Yosef Axelrod, Levi
Bialo, Boruch Borchardt, Ephraim Chincholker, Yona Aryeh Covitch, Yonason Domb, Yosef Elkan, Yechiel Freedman,
Avremel Galinsky, Dovid Galperin, Yosef Azariah Greenfeld, Binyamin Gross, Ahron Heifetz, Yeshaya Hiller, Yitzchak Shmuel
Katz, Yisroel Meir Kaye, Gavriel Klavan, Chaim Yaakov Koval, Chaim Kroll, Mendel Levitansky, Moshe Maimon, Shlomo
Baruch Langsner, Elchanan Rosner, Eliyahu Salamon, Nachum Zev Schiff, Noam Shawel, Yisroel Taub and Meir Yitzchok
Wenger. Grade 4: Yehoshua Adler, Yossi Baum, Noam Farkas, Levi Fertel, Nochum Zev Jacobs, Aaron Klahr, Aaron Kohn,
Yitzy Kohn, Meir Zelig Kutoff, Chaim Yaakov Mann, Shlomo Neiman, Akiva Raher, Mordechai Ribiat, Shimshon Roffman,
Dovid Samowitz, Zecharia Moshe Spector, Dov Weinerman and Yitzy Yuspeh. Grade 5: Moshe Abrin, Nosson Altose,
Moshe Axelrod, Yisroel Meir Broad, Shalom Bulley, Yoni Cohen, Reuven Dessler, Menachem Elkan, Shlomo Evans, Azriel

Gancz, Nosson Goldman, Moshe Goldstein, Akiva Gunzberg, Daniel
Gutman, Yehoshua Gutman, Aharon Jacob, Meir Jacoby, Chaim Katz, Eli
Kaufman, Mordechai Kiss, Binyamin Nathan, Tzvi Pollack, Eli
Post, Shlomo Resnick, Yaakov Rosner, Elyakim Rottenberg, Elyashiv
Sandock, Sruli Shapiro, Lazer Silver, Shimshy Stempel, Yosef Sokol and
Yaakov Tolchinsky. Grade 6: Yehonatan Bensoussan, Yehuda Berner,
Avrohom Freedman, Zevy Joseph, Binyamin Kaminsky, Aviezer Kirsch,
Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn, Tzvi Lampert, Yitzchok Lebovics, Yehuda Perman,
Yaakov Ribiat, Gideon Salamon, Dovid Aryeh Stelzer and Moshe Weimer.

Mazel tov to Shimshon Roffman in Rabbi Drazin’s fourth grade on his siyum
of Parshas Devarim! We are proud of you, Shimshon!

Junior High

After welcoming its refreshed and rejuvenated talmidim back to school, the Junior High launched a groundbreaking ini-
tiative entitled Masmidei HaShabbos, a user friendly curriculum replete with activities, information facts and tidbits.
Joining participating national schools, our boys who choose to do so will learn more about the bracha, kedusha and
power of Shabbos, which will certainly elevate and enhance your family’s Shabbos table. As an added incentive, raffles
and prizes are also included in the program. Let’s get ready for Shabbos!

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Girls Elementary

Over vacation the girls division
enjoyed a photo contest. There
were three phrases about our
theme, Emes, and the girls’ job
was to take a photo (at home) or
draw a picture, representing one
of the phrases. We received so
many creative entries that are
now showcased in our building.

Our first graders are very busy
learning the first perek of Bereishis. They were learning that Hashem was
‘merachefes al pnei hamayim’, hovering over the face of the water. How do we
explain to first graders what hovering means? Our creative Moros purchased blow
toys for the girls, in which a ball hovers over the basket, and so the girls truly expe-
rienced the meaning of ‘merachefes’.

General Studies

Our first graders worked through a short
unit on graphs in math class. One activity included interviewing others about fa-
vorite foods and hobbies. After a little preparation, they ventured into a fifth
grade classroom to interview some of the “big” girls. While a little nervous, they
were successful data collectors. First
graders put a smile on everyone’s faces!

What happens when you leave a math
class alone for two minutes if they have
markers and dry erase boards? It is hard
to say, unless Mrs. Liebman is the teacher! As Mrs. Liebman stepped outside
the door to speak with Mrs. Stelzer, we arrived back to cheers, smiles and a
clear recognition of how the girls feel about Math. Thank you, girls, for making a
teacher and a principal, smile!

Kindergarten

At right: Students in Morah Blech and Morah Shani’s class proudly showing the
choshen they made.

Morah Dassie’s and Morah Shuli’s classes went on a walk around the school
finding EXIT signs in connection with learning the letter X. They counted 65 Exit
signs around the school. This was a great way to practice letter and Math skills!

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Yavne High School

Junior High

A poster on display gives students a reminder that they have the power to
create their success. Thanks to Michelle Linetsky, Chana Katz, Batya New-
man, Sara Chana Roffman, Rina Bulua, and Esti Gastman for creating this
beautiful opportunity for girls to "reflect" and feel empowered!

In recognition of the successful fundraiser, directed by our shmitta heads,
Yavne received a personalized poster thanking us for our contribution.

In Yavne, we are committed to offering education and motivation to our
students in order to help them make good choices and successfully navi-
gate the digital world we live in. We recognize that in addition to our rules
and guidelines, we must also offer inspiration and chizuk in order to cre-
ate a lasting impact.

We recently launched our program titled “Power Up” using this two prong
approach. Weekly workshops, based on Mrs. Faigy Zelczer’s powerful
material, are providing insight and understanding into the effect of tech-
nology on our values. Some of the values being covered are: true happiness, silence, privacy, menuchas hanefesh,
and busha. Led by a fantastic team of teachers, students are exploring the importance of these values in their lives
and discussing ways to strengthen those values. Simultaneously, over 100 girls successfully completed a voluntary six
-week kabbala program with a special trip planned as an incentive. The kabbala was tailor made for each student and
was decided on in unison by the student and her tech advisor. The six weeks included mid-winter vacation and we
are proud of our student’s commitment to uphold their kabbala even through the break.

Our incredible girls have embraced this opportunity and, this past Wednesday evening, we invited the parents to join
us in this endeavor through our filter drive. In response to girls’ requests, we will be partnering with the new T.A.G.
of Cleveland, a non-profit organization which provides services and advice for safe technology usage, to facilitate the
process of filtering devices. This will be completely voluntary and there are many levels of filtering available. A special
thank you to parents for participating. The filter drive will take place IYH on Sunday. Excitement is mounting and it is
going to be an incredible event!

Eleventh grader, Esty Witkes decided to use her winter break to help others. After train-
ing and raising over $5200 she ran the Chai Lifeline Miami Half Marathon finishing with
a great smile and sense of accomplishment. Esty started running about a year ago to
improve her health and personal strength. Once she started she was hooked and decid-
ed to commit her time and energy to help others. This was Esty’s first race so she loved
feeling the energy from the other runners and the crowd to push her on, especially dur-
ing the big hill at mile 10! “Running for Chai Lifeline definitely gave my running more
meaning! The whole Shabbos leading up to the race was incredible. I absolutely plan to
do it again!” Yavne salutes Esty and all our students who dedicate their time and energy
to others beyond our community.

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Early Childhood

Mishenichnas Adar marbin besimcha. Happiness and excitement
are undeniably everywhere in the Preschool air. Our teachers
started introducing the Purim story to the children. The zeal, zest
and enthusiasm are definitely increasing in our classrooms.
Our three-year-old classes painted and decorated colorful clowns
for their families to hang up.
In conjunction with this week’s parsha, Morah Dena and Morah
Chasi’s class learned about the choshen. The children colored a
choshen with many different colors and can’t wait to wear it on
Shabbos.
Our kinderlach are really enjoying their new home away from home in our new facility at Oakwood. They are all settled
in and seem so content and happy. They love the big and spacious classrooms, our beautiful and very own lunchroom,
huge Indore gym and climbing area, and the outdoor playgrounds. They are learning, playing, experimenting and
thriving, and it is a pleasure to watch them grow and blossom with us, and we are excited to inform you that we are
getting ready to start our registration for new students for next year. Stay tuned for details!

After School Enrichment Program K-6

Enrichment booklets were emailed to parents this week. In addition to the general booklet, a separate Hockey flier
was distributed to boys in grades 2-6. You can register using the flier or the general enrollment form. Please keep the
flier on hand for future reference as it provides more detailed information.
If you have any questions about the program or are in need of the booklet, please send an email to [email protected]

Photo of the Week

After learning this week’s parsha, preschooler, Moshe Forouzan modeled to his classmates
what the Kohen Gadol looked like when he was working in the Mishkan.

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Mazel tov!

 Mr. & Mrs. Michoel Cohen on the engagement of Esther Kayla to Avromi Minzberg (Toronto)
 Dr. and Mrs. Shmuel Goldstein on the birth of a granddaughter and grandson
 Mr. and Mrs. Josh Jaspan on the birth of a son. Mazel tov to Mr. and Mrs. Anatoly Lidsky.
 Rabbi & Mrs. Ariel Klein on the engagement of Esti to Avrohom Shmuel Weinschneider

(Lakewood)
 Rabbi and Mrs. Zvi Tolchinsky on the bar mitzvah of Mordy
 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Waxman on the engagement of Benjy to Esti Beniflah (Caracas)

Mazel tov to Mr. Mel Waxman.
 Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Zuckerman on the marriage of Shani to Chizky Huppert

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