8:40 The Rambam was one of the greatest Torah scholars in our history, yet he also served as the personal physician to the Sultan of Egypt. A multitude of people – Jews Jews and non Jews alike – would line the streets to seek his medical expertise and sage counsel to resolve their problems as he walked from his home to the palace each day. One morning a rather healthy looking young man was also standing in line. As the Rambam passed, he approached and explained that he was a melamed, teacher, who felt victimized by another melamed in his area. In fact, he was so distraught that he could neither eat nor sleep. After finishing his story, the Rambam advised the young man to pick and preserve a particular pumpkin plant and that ultimately this would bring him great wealth. Soon after this incident, the Sultan became seriously ill and was advised to use this same variety of pumpkin as a curative for his ailment. The plant was not readily available now that winter had set in, but, nonetheless, word was sent throughout the kingdom that the Sultan was in desperate need of such a plant. The distraught and poverty stricken melamed offered his plant to the Sultan’s servants who graciously accepted it on his behalf. Soon after, the Sultan was well on his way to a complete recovery. When the melamed was offered his choice reward, he requested that a decree be made granting him exclusive rights to teach the children in his city. The Sultan, however, denied the request explaining that now was a time for joy and not edicts. When the melamed expressed his disappointment to the Rambam, the great Sage berated him for not requesting a large monetary reward that the Sultan surely would have granted. Seeing the young man’s distress, the Rambam advised him that a year hence, on the anniversary of the Sultan’s recovery, he should submit his new request. This he did, with the result being the fulfillment of the Rambam’s original prescient advice for, indeed, the reward was granted and he became wealthy man. The Alschich employed this story as a mashal to underscore the efficacy of a request made at an opportune time, and times of joy are particularly propitious moments to beseech Heaven’s blessings. In this week's parsha, the Torah records the words recited each time the Torah is removed from the ark: Vayehi binsoa ha'aron, when the aron would journey, Moshe said: Arise, Hashem, and let your enemies be scattered; and when the ark rested Moshe would say: Reside tranquilly, Hashem, among the myriad thousands of Klal Yisrael. Interestingly, the term vayehi – and it was – denotes an expression of distress and, in general, introduces a narrative of misfortune (Talmud Megillah 10B). As used here, the point is obvious: Moshe Rabbeinu requested that Hashem go forth to secure the downfall of our enemies when we faced the uncertain moments of challenge and confrontation. When salvation was accomplished – when Klal Yisrael dwelt tranquilly and the aron rested -- Moshe requested Hashem’s mercy and goodness. We need to be aware that each moment of our lives is laden with opportunities and choices to bring us closer to Hashem and that these are the truly propitious moments to seek Hashem’s favor. Perhaps the most momentous moment of our lives is when we truly realize the good that surrounds us. Have a wonderful Shabbos! JUNE 14 HAC Virtual Chinese Auction • • • • • • JUNE 19 Yavne High School Graduation 8:00 p.m. • • • • • • JUNE 21 8th Grade Boys Graduation 8:00 p.m. • • • • • • JUNE 22 Last Day of School 12:00 Dismissal בס’’ד פרשת בהעלתך | כ' סיון תשפ''ג | 2023, 9 June N.Y. prices with Midwest service only at Plaza Auto Leasing! Call Will Evans at 216-707-9000 or email [email protected] for your next vehicle!
| | Junior High School Our talmidim made us proud with their impressive levels of participation in the Ashreichem program. Their commitment to chazarah was celebrated on Wednesday in the presence of 900 people including Roshei Yeshiva, mechanchim, Rabbeim, parents and talmidim. The event, which was a kiddush Hashem, was held at the La Villa Conference and Banquet Center in Parma. Yasher koach to all those who participated in Ashreichem this year! The eighth grade Shabbaton will be held this Shabbos at the Bertram Inn in Solon. What a great opportunity to bond with Rabbeim out of the classroom amid ruach and kedushas Shabbos! Thank you to Rabbi Kahn and the Rabbeim for devoting their time, effort, and menuchas Shabbos toward this experience! Photo credits to Shmuel Mann Photography Yeshiva Ketana The talmidim in Morah Burnstein’s first grade and Rabbi Drazin and Rabbi A.L. Mann’s fourth grades had a very special siyum this week. From the beginning of the school year, these talmidim read through the entire Sefer Tehillim as part of their Kriah program in class. Not only did they have the opportunity to practice reading, they also became familiar with the age-old sacred words of Dovid HaMelech. To celebrate this amazing accomplishment, a harpist came to our school. Sitting together in a circle around the harp, the boys delivered poignant messages regarding selected perakim and enthusiastically sang niggunim with those words from Tehillim, creating beautiful, lasting memories. Each boy received a decorated cookie with a picture of a harp on it. The boys in Morah Burnstein’s class received their very own Sefer Tehillim inscribed with their name on it. A very special note of hakaras hatov to the Bookman, Kurin and Gross families for their participation and assistance. May Dovid HaMelech’s words of Tehillim and the inspiration they had from this magnificent siyum last a lifetime, be”H.
| | Yeshiva Ketana (continued) Top Shacharis winners in the sixth grade (includes daily attendance with proper davening and proper decorum): Moshe Axelrod, Aharon Drazin, Menachem Elkan, Chaim Gold, Nosson Goldman, Meir Jacoby, Chaim Katz, Yehuda Katz, Mordy Kiss, Shlomo Kutoff, Shlomo Maimon, Binyamin Nathan, Shlomo Resnick, Yaakov Rosner, Moshe Salamon, Lazer Silver, Yosef Sokol, Shimshy Stempel and Yaakov Tolchinsky. These boys will be treated to their choice of a slice of pizza or french fries for their admirable efforts. Other treats will be distributed to the remaining boys, as well. Mazel tov to the Adler family on the upsheren of Mordechai which was facilitated by Rabbi Eli Newman in Rabbi Klein’s 5th grade classroom. General Studies Thank you for supporting the 2023 Evening of Inspiration for our 6th -8 th grade students where we highlighted our Project Based learning philosophy; the integration of Art, Computer skills, STEM Robotics course, and our innovation lab into core curricular units. The presentation also showcased the use of Woodworking and Guitar as outlets to build selfconfidence, perseverance, and an overall Growth Mindset approach. Some projects included: A selection of laser cutting for 5th grade students as part of learning about Westward Expansion; the 6 th grade Island Project and appreciation of our organs and systems. Our Junior High students highlighted: Immigration studies, Poetry, and Science displays We are so thankful to the educators who helped create the plethora of passages geared to help each
| | Girls Elementary Yavne High School To celebrate the completion of learning all Sheishes Yemai Bereishes, Mrs. Dier's first grade class was treated to a special siyum. Each girl brought in a treat which depicted one of the days of creation. The combination of the smiles on the girls faces and looks of accomplishment was more than we can say in words! Thank you, Mrs. Dier for helping them reach this milestone. Mrs. Ribiat's fourth grade saved up kernel by kernel to earn a popcorn party. The kernels were earned for being ready on time and transitioning quickly. Three cheers to kitah daled -The girls were excited to report that this has been the third time they filled the jar this year! Shofaros in hand, Miss Kohn's fourth grade class circled the playground, reenacting the Navi lesson learned of Bnei Yisrael going around the city of Yericho. What an incredible learning experience. In honor of starting the perek of Kabbalas Hatorah, Miss Pollak's class celebrated this momentous occasion by bringing in beautiful accessories and decorations. The girls walked away feeling special and a deeper appreciation of chashivus haTorah was internalized by all. General Studies Mrs. Liebman’s 4th grade science students had some bright ideas while discovering how currents and electricity works! Yavne Junior High had an incredible trip to Adventure Zone, in Geneva on the Lake, this week. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the bus ride, the rides and attractions, the picnic lunch, the beautiful weather, and spending time with friends. What a fitting way to celebrate all the accomplishments and hard work of this school year.
| | Kindergarten All 5 of our kindergarten classes celebrated their Mesibas Siddur. Great job, Kindergartners… you made us so proud! Early Childhood Three of our four-year-old classes celebrated their preschool graduations this week. Morah Rivky started each of them by expressing her hakoras hatov to Hakadosh Boruch Hu for all the chasadim he has showered the preschool with this year. Morah Rivky went on to thank Rabbi Simcha Dessler for his continuous help, Rabbi Eli Dessler for the beautiful preschool facility, and the teachers and staff for using all of it to turn it into a makom of learning Torah and doing mitzvos. Morah Dena and Morah Chasi’s “Jewish Stars” sang a medley of songs about what they learned this year to help them grow as “Jewish Stars.” Morah Chumee and Morah Yitty’s children marched in wearing their sailor hats and collars. The moros explained the theme of their graduation, “sail away” and the children sang about their voyage from the beginning of Pre-K. Morah Chani and Morah Devorah’s class marched up on stage adorned in lovely blue capes and graduation hats. Their program filled with songs that showcased their beautiful personalities and exceptional knowledge. It was a pleasure watching the kinderlach’s excitement and their parents’ glowing faces, shepping nachas!!! May we all have continued nachas from these yummy kinderlach always! Our two and three-yearold classes are working hard on their end-of-the-year projects and journals and can’t wait to bring them home next week IY”H.
PTA Corner | | The HAC Family Fun Fair 2023 was a beautiful end of year celebration. On one of the busiest Sundays of the year, we had over 750 people come to enjoy an afternoon filled with fun and games! Events of this magnitude require many heads and many, many hands to create. Thank you to Mrs. Elana Bacon for spearheading the 2023 HAC Family Fun Fair and to Mrs. Rivki Silver, Mrs. Elana Tenenbaum and Mrs. Shirah Stern for their leadership. The committee ensured that no detail was left unattended and for that we give thanks to Mrs. Beth Abramov, Mrs. Bari Adler, Mrs. Yaffa Bernstein, Mrs. Mindy Kramer, Mrs. Tamar Lasky, Mrs. Tamar Spolter and Mrs. Yocheved Wylen. The event would not have run as smoothly as it did without the tireless efforts of Mr. David Wren, our new facilities manager at Yavne, and his daughter Ms. Yona Wren, Thank you! The entire carnival was run by our incredible 7th and 8th grade girls! Thank you to: Chaya Rochel Auslander, Leah Axelrod, Bracha Baum, Esther Bernstein, Miriam Boim, Chava Raizel Borochovitz, Devora Cohen, Hila Cohen, Esther Miriam Cohen, Rivka Esther Corbett, Tova Covitch, Chana Davidovich, Sara Leah Denton, Esther Feldman, Mindy Fishbaum, Liba Gallor, Aviva Geller, Shana Goldstein, Aliza Goldzweig, Minna Halpern, Rochi Kaye, Rashi Klahr, Nomi Koval, Eliana Kupfer, Baily Lempel, Shayna Makalsky, Ahuva Malcmacher, Yaeli Malka, Nechama Meystel, Nechama Leah Minkin, Zisi Neeland, Avigail Raher, Mindy Reichman, Nechama Sauber, Rivka Esther Schwager, Sara Nechama Shifrin, Eliana Shulman, Faigy Spolter, and Devorah and Riki Tenenbaum. Thank you again to our event sponsors: Grand Judaica, Head Shoulders Toes and Bows, Adams Barber Shop, Ruti Wolf, Obermeier, Adelstein, Lempel and Associates, Tehilla Bennett Design, Schwartz Furniture, Organized by Chani Ruck, Gold Plumbing, Dan’s Deals, Tip Top Cleaners, Blossom Earthworks & Design, Elie’s Plumbing. We have a few lost items waiting to be found. If you lost something please contact Mrs. Shirah Stern at [email protected] to claim.
PTA Corner (continued) Upcoming Volunteers Opportunities Teacher Appreciation events will be held the week of June 12th . If you are available to help with set-up clean-up or last minute errands please reach out. Welcoming New Families BH our school is growing leaps and bounds. Each year we welcome new families both to Hebrew Academy and to Cleveland. We hope to welcome them in a variety of ways: 1- Be a Mentor Family; 2- Help host a meet and greet in the park; 3- Assemble and/or deliver welcome packages Please reach out to Mrs. Shirah Stern [email protected] if you would like to get involved. | | Bigs and Littles Mentoring Program The Bigs and Littles mentoring program hosted a memorable event on June 5th at Acacia Reservation, bringing together over 100 attendees to celebrate another successful year of the program. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and camaraderie and a sense of connection among the matches. The girls enjoyed a picnic dinner in the park and a creative activity that added an extra touch of fun. Decorating picture frames and capturing memories with a Photo Booth brought smiles to everyone's faces. Everyone received a thoughtful gift, a token of appreciation for their participation in the program. The mainstream prevention mentoring program continues to be an invaluable asset to our school community. Gratitude is extended to all the big sisters, volunteers, and organizers for their dedication and for being incredible role models to their littles. It is their unwavering commitment that has made this program possible. Many of the Bigs were once Littles themselves. The Bigs and Littles mentoring program continues to inspire and uplift individuals, making a significant difference in the lives of both mentors and mentees alike.
Camp STEP Camp RXG, the girls division of Camp STEP is already gearing up for the summer experience of a lifeƟme!!!! All our divisions, under fabulous leadership, are planning an exciƟng Summer for our kids! | | · Dr. & Mrs. Brian Wolovitz on the birth of a granddaughter to Moshe & Amira Berger Mazel tov! Condolences to · Mrs. Shanie Ginsburg on the loss of her mother, Mrs. Dobbie Rosskamm, ה”ע · The Modes and Freedman families on the passing of Rabbi Yosef Modes, ל’’ז המקוםÊינחםÊאתכםÊבתוךÊשארÊאבליÊציוןÊוירושלים.
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