Chadashos 4.1.22

APRIL 4 April 1, 2022 |  ‫פרשת תזריע | כ''ט אדר ב' תשפ''ב‬

Last day for ‫בס‘‘ד‬
Fun Run registration
The mul ple terrorist a acks in Eretz Yisrael this week are stark reminders of our fragility and
•••••• mo vates world Jewry towards a call for ac on. Is it appropriate to accept upon ourselves
something that would serve as a merit for ourselves, for our people and for the world?
APRIL 13-24
Once, in a discussion with the Telshe Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Chaim Stein, zt”l, regarding a series
Pesach Vacation of unfortunate tragedies and illnesses that had plagued world Jewry, I asked the Rosh Yeshiva
for an ini a ve that our community could accept upon itself as a Divine merit for mercy and
•••••• thereby bring peace into our communi es, and good health and happiness into our lives. A er
some thought, the Rosh Yeshiva suggested an ini a ve focusing on bein adam lachaveiro, to
7:33 improve our rela onships between one another and, in par cular, to be more cau ous with
regard to lashon hara, slander.

Per nent to our ini a ve, the commentaries discuss an integral connec on between the
parshios of Shemini and Tazria. Parshas Shemini delineates the laws of kashrus. Observant
Jews everywhere are cau ous in this regard as they share the belief that non‐kosher food
contaminates the neshama, the Jewish soul. Parshas Tazria addresses the consequences of
forbidden speech. Rabbi Yisrael Salanter, zt”l, founder of the Mussar movement, explains that
through this connec on the Torah teaches the profound direc ve that the same cau on used
to guard what enters one’s mouth must be matched with equal cau on regarding what
emanates from the mouth—thus, the severity of the sin of slander parallels that of ea ng
forbidden foods.

The word nega, afflic on, appears numerous mes in Parshas Tazria. Rabbi Leib Lopian, zt”l,
the Gateshead Rosh Yeshiva, comments that nega and oneg, delight, are wri en with the
same le ers of the Hebrew alphabet, differen ated only by the placement of the le er ayin
(meaning eye). Oneg (‫ )ענג‬is spelled with the ayin at the beginning, while nega (‫ )נגע‬is spelled
with the ayin at the end. Thus, it is truly the wise individual who immediately sees—
understands—his responsibili es and is careful to travel the pathways of righteousness. This
individual will ul mately find oneg, delight and sa sfac on in his life. His eye (ayin)—vision—
precedes his ac ons and thus he achieves success. Correspondingly, the individual who
ini ally fails to keep a watchful eye on his ac ons brings nega, afflic on, into his life and too
o en he does not realize—see—his mistake un l it is too late!

In a society that worships materialism and venerates honor, we must try that much harder to
resist influences and go against the societal grain. The manner with which we speak of others
defines us as individuals and as a people. When we are ready to recognize the strengths of
people and not their weaknesses; when we are ready to celebrate the success of others and
not their failings, then we have succeeded. 

Have a wonderful Shabbos! 

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79th Scholarship Tribute Dinner

You had to be there to experience the incredible feeling, and
a capacity audience of 800 guests experienced it. The event
was the Academy’s 79th annual scholarship tribute but it was
held for the first time in the Freschl Auditorium and Immer-
man Gym at our new building. It was beautiful, elegant,
heartwarming and enjoyable. Tribute was paid to the
memory of Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler; the Alumnus Award
was presented to Mr. Henry Zieleniec; and Heshy and Sima
Neiman accepted the Mendy Klein Community Service

Award. Chaired by Dr. Louis
Malcmacher, attendees
were addressed by Rabbi
Boruch Hirschfeld, Mr. Dan
Zelman, Mr. Gary Gross and
Rabbi Simcha Dessler. The
HAC Boys Choir, under the
direction of Rabbi Shmuel
Yaakov Mann and Mr. Avi

Lampert, did a fantastic
job. A surprise musical trib-
ute to Rebbetzin Dessler was
tendered by HAC fathers
and sons: Avi and Tzvi Lam-
pert, Josh and Shimmy
Bookman, and Rabbi
Shmuel Yaakov and Meir
Mann.

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79th Scholarship Tribute Dinner

The videos, including “Building Futures and Growing
Worlds; the Story as Told by our Children“ was en-
joyed by all.
Our appreciation to all those who ensured the success
of the memorable evening: dinner hosts, Josh and
Daniella Botnick and Rabbi Menachem and Elana
Tenenbaum; the finance office personnel, Mr. Moshe
Greenberg and team; Mr. Yosef Aryeh Greenberger;
and our faculty and parents who made the effort to be
there together!
Mazel tov to Mr. Steven Altman from Cleve-
land, Ohio on winning $10,000! We appreciate
all those who participated in the raffle cam-
paign. A special thank you to all the Junior High
boys and Yavne girls who sold many tickets and
made a big difference in the campaign (and of
course Rabbi Yitzchak Kahn, Mrs. Chaya Gitty
Kohn and Mrs. Rachel Weinberg for helping
and supporting them!)

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Junior High School

On Sunday morning, the Junior High School talmidim were addressed by
Rabbi Shaul Dolinger, Rosh Yeshiva, Kiryat Chinuch Labonim in Ashdod, Eretz
Yisrael. Rabbi Dolinger, who was in Cleveland for our school’s dinner that
night, shared meshalim and stories with our boys which engaged and

intrigued them. He later offered an incentive
to any student who would summarize his
address on paper and many boys rose to
the challenge!
On Tuesday, we welcomed Dr. Boruch
Fertel, Academy parent and Director of
Emergency Medicine at Cleveland Clinic,
who spoke to the entire Junior High about
health, wellbeing, and responsible living.
We thank both speakers for sharing their
time with our boys.

Yeshiva Ketana

Mazel tov to 5th grader, Lazer Silver on his siyum
of Mesechtos Sukkah and Shekalim. Sharing in
the celebration are Dovid’s parents and his
proud Rebbeim.
Pictured here: Meir Jacoby using his free time to
review the Gemara; grades four through six
taking the grand Sefer Shemos quiz; and Yakir
Feldman doing his part in keeping our beautiful
building clean and orderly.

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Girls Elementary

Pictured here are first grade students in Miss Libersohn’s “Simcha Club” enjoy-
ing a delicious smiley cookie.
Fourth grade enjoyed a matzoh baking workshop with Rabbi Shmully Friedman.

Yavne High School

Congratula ons to our Yavne Jr. High girls who par cipated in our “All
Star” Chesed incen ve program. They are happily wearing the bu ons
they earned as they set their sights on all the chesed opportuni es
that will be coming up in
the next few weeks as we
prepare for Pesach in our
homes.
Yavne Junior High Lashon
classes are crea ve, en-
gaging, and some mes
even tasty. Pictured here
is a sampling from the
8th grade: a student in
Giveret Greenberg’s class presenting a unit on Eretz Yisroel and Mrs.
Pransky’s students videoed demonstra ng how to prepare a salad.
Prizes were distribut-
ed to the students
who took part in rais-
ing $3,426 to help
the Jewish Community of Ukraine, which was thenmatched by Agudas
Yisrael to reach a total of almost $7,000. This effort is a reflec on of
one of the importance we place on inculca ng a feeling of responsi-
bility for the klal and the midda of chesed in our students and we are
very proud! Thanks to Eliana Farkas for ini a ng this campaign and
to the rest of the Chesed heads for their help.

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Kindergarten

Morah Rivky and Morah Tehilah’s class enjoyed a hands on activity of
writing words in shaving cream. The
kinderlach did a great job sounding out all
the words!
Three of Kindergarten classes enjoyed a
brachos party for finishing their brachos
chart.

Early Childhood

The children in Morah Feifer and Morah Gitti’s
class have been working all week decorating
their Kittels and aprons with fabric markers and
paint. They are so excited about their beautiful
projects and are looking forward to wearing
them for the Seder, IY”H. Morah Chani and
Morah Devorah’s kinderlach decorated pillows
and afikoman bags with paint stampers and
colorful gems. The children in Morah Naomi and Morah Rena’s class are working on
a Makkos Booklet where they learn each makkah in depth and then color a picture to
reinforce what they learned. In Morah Leah and Morah Rochel’s room the children
created Bedikas Chometz hats to wear while they help their parents search for chametz.

Mishpacha Magazine

The Pesach issue is due to arrive the Thursday before Pesach and will be delivered to Grand Judaica. All magazines
will be available in this single location for pick up. A text message will be sent when the magazines have arrived.

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Photo of the Week

Fourth grader, Shloimy Neiman, son of honorees Heshy and Sima Neiman, pauses to
read and reflect upon the life and legacy of Rebbetzin Miriam Dessler, ‫ע“ה‬, at the
school dinner this week.

Maos Chitin Campaign

An Academy tradi on, last week Rabbi Dessler visited every classroom at all 3 campuses, from kindergarten through
high school, to talk about the mitzvah of Maos ChiƟn and to share some of the le ers of need that he received.
Through the ac ve assistance of our staff, students and their families, the Academy responds to many, many requests
primarily in Eretz Yisrael but na onally as well. The campaign will end this coming Wednesday. To par cipate in this
special mitzvah, please send a check payable to HAC with your child and it can be given to his/her Rebbi/morah. Tizku
l’mitzvos!

Condolences to

 Mr. Josh Gurvitz on the passing of his mother, Mrs. Devera Gurvitz, ‫ע"ה‬.
 The Zwick Family on the passing of their husband, father and grandfather, Mr. David Zwick, ‫ז‘‘ל‬.

.‫המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים‬

Mazel tov!

 Rabbi & Mrs. Simcha Dessler on the birth of a grandson to Shneur and Gitty Kotler
 Mr. & Mrs. Yosef Aryeh Greenberger on the marriage of Devora and Daniel Cywiak

Mazel tov to Mr. & Mrs. Binyomin Greenberger.
 Mr. & Mrs. Hymie Keller on the engagement of their granddaughter Peri Brisman to Baruch Schlussel
 Mr. & Mrs. Nachman Muskal on the birth of twins to Micha & Batya Muskal
 Rabbi & Mrs. Shea Neuman on the engagement of their grandson Shaya Wolhendler to Gi y Gu man (Lakewood)
 Rabbi & Mrs. Eli Newman on the birth of a granddaughter to Yitzchok Gershon and Bracha Newman
 Mr. & Mrs. Eli Perl on the birth of a daughter
 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Zuckerman on the birth of a grandson to Rabbi and Mrs. Avi Zuckerman

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