December 31, 2021 | פרשת וארא | כ''ז טבת תשפ''ב
בס‘‘ד
JANUARY 3-5 What motivates an individual to risk his life for people he does not know and for a religion he
does not share?
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The story of Raul Wallenberg has become a symbol of courage and conviction. A Swedish
•••••• humanitarian based in Hungary during World War II, Wallenberg, a non-Jew, risked (and
eventually gave up) his life for the Jewish people. He established hospitals, nurseries, safe
JANUARY 12 houses and soup kitchens in Budapest during the War. He rented buildings under the
jurisdiction of Sweden thus rendering them protected through diplomatic immunity. He draped
Early Childhood Parent Teacher Swedish flags over them thereby saving thousands of Jewish lives. Most importantly, he
Conferences 7:00-10:00 organized rescue programs and secured protective passports for thousands preventing their
deportation to Auschwitz. Wallenberg, a righteous gentile, was posthumously granted honorary
•••••• citizenship in numerous countries, and his heroism has been duly noted and celebrated around
the world.
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While not everyone is in a position to provide for or rescue those in need, we are all able to
Gedolim Fair empathize—even if only in thought—with the hardships and suffering of others.
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In this week’s parsha, the Torah records the names of the children of the shevatim, tribes. In
•••••• doing so, we find a striking difference between the recording of Levi’s children in contrast to
those of his brothers’ children. Instead of the common bnei Reuven (the children of Reuven) or
JAN. 30 - FEB. 6 bnei Shimon (the children of Shimon), the Torah adds two added words in recording the names of
Levi’s children: V’aleh shemos bnei Levi, And these are the names of the children of Levi
Mid-Winter Vacation (6,6). Why?
•••••• The Shelah HaKadosh explains that while Levi was not personally affected by the shibud
Mitzrayim, the Egyptian subjugation, he prophesized with Ruach HaKodesh (Divine
FEBRUARY 26-27 understanding) that the Jewish people will indeed suffer painfully during this exile. Although
Levi was not directly affected by these events, he empathized so strongly with the fellow Jews
Yavne Production that he chronicled his empathy within the very names he selected for his children. The Torah
(see attached flier) specifically emphasizes v’aleh shemos (and these are the names) because in this manner Levi
participated in the suffering of klal Yisroel. Levi named his children: Gershon, because we were
4:48 strangers in a foreign land; Kehas, because their teeth were blunted due to their troubles; and
Merari, because their lives were embittered.
We read about terrorism and anti-Semitism. We hear about a terminal illness, a debilitating
medical condition, a Covid casualty, a child at risk, poverty, a pending foreclosure,
unemployment, or fragile family dynamics. We take a step back because we feel there is little
we can do to alter the situation. Are we in a position to tackle these problems or truly alleviate
an individual’s sufferings? Perhaps not; but perhaps yes. Thus, contrary to what we might think,
our empathy for the plight of another is truly of critical import—as taught in this week’s parsha.
Is the empathy to benefit those in need or to refine and sensitize our own character? Perhaps
Levi teaches us that it is both.
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Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev
Besides for being mentors, role models and chavrusos to our Junior High talmidim, Kollel Ateres Nochum Zev
yungeleit host Friday evening Oneg Shabbosos at the homes of its Kollel members. Thank you to Rabbi and Mrs. Zev
Busel who recently hosted the eighth grade and Rabbi and Mrs. Barak Strimber who hosted the seventh grade. This
Friday night, Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Sommers will host an Oneg Shabbos for the eighth grade in their home.
Thank you for opening your homes and hearts for our boys!
Junior High School
The energy in the room was amazing, the seriousness inspiring, as the
Junior High talmidim gathered in the Beis Medrash to take an exam
on the entire Sefer Bereishis. The exam was a culmination of the
division- wide study of Chumash Bereishis with a new parsha
curriculum under the guidance of Rabbi Kahn. We are proud of our
talmidim for rising to the occasion both in the learning process and
the knowledge attained. Keep it up as we advance through Chumash
Shemos!
Yeshiva Ketana
This past week, the Yeshiva Ketana launched its Shnayim Mikra program covering all grades (including Junior High).
Each talmid who chose to participate was required to recite a portion of the week’s parsha appropriate for his age
level. Every talmid who participated received a reward while 4th thru 8th grade talmidim were also included in the
weekly raffle with an opportunity to win a Target gift card. The program is an eleven week program (covering Sefer
Shemos). It was wonderful to see the amount of boys who chose to participate.
The winners for this week’s raffles were: 4th grade: Yaakov Boim, Shneur
Zalman Jacobs, Yerachmiel Kroll, Moshe Kushnerski and Dovid Samowitz. 5th
grade: Moshe Abrin, Menachem Elkan, Binyamin Nathan, Moshe Dov Salamon
and Yaakov Tolchinsky. 6th Grade: Chaim Alevsky, Eliezer Berkman, Shimon
Meisels, Boaz Smith and Avrohom Spector. Each week the boys will come
home with a “Shnayim Mikra” card explaining all the rules and what is
expected of them. Looking forward to an even greater participation in the
upcoming weeks.
Mazel tov to Aharon Klahr who made a siyum on Meseches D’mai in Rabbi A.L.
Mann’s fourth grade class.
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Yavne High School
Yavne High School celebrated our November and Decem- shop:
ber birthdays – including our beloved Mrs. Schwartz – with
a delicious hot chocolate bar, pizza and games to help stu- "I didn't beat
dents from different grades get to know each other better. myself up for
Thank you to our heads: Miriam Netanel, Yael Klein, Aviva getting a bad
grade and
Shyken, Bracha Pister and realized
Dassi Wolovitz for arranging I will do better next
such a fun opportunity! time."; "I used a posi-
tive mindset."; "I
Focusing on the power of thought I sounded
the way we “express bad in choir but then I
(espresso)” ourselves, Mish- decided I could prac-
meres prepared a beautiful tice."; "I realized that
coffee bar with beautifully in life we make mis-
designed cups titled “A Hug takes, but we learn
from them." ; "I
in a Mug” – thought I wasn't
“Warmth good at basket-
Without ball, but then I
Words” realized I can
get better";
Chessed "Sometimes I
heads distrib- do not do well
uted a beauti- in school, but I
ful hand made keep on trying."
krias shma
card along
with matching cookies as a motivational incentive to all
students who are keeping up with their chessed commit-
ments.
Junior High
At Yavne, we recognize that academics and emotional
wellbeing go hand in hand. Therefore, we are committed
to nurturing our girls emotionally as well. Mrs. A. Grodko,
our guidance counselor for grades 7-9, recently ran a
“growth mindset” workshop with Yavne Junior High 7th
grade. Pictured here is the poster that Leah Axelrod,
Devorah Cohen, and Bailey Lempel designed. Congratula-
tions to the raffle winner, Nechama Sauber.
The following are some responses submitted by our girls -
from the raffle incentive at the conclusion of the work-
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Girls Elementary
All of our third grade classes completed Parshas Toldos. Pictured
here are students in Miss Libersohn’s class celebrating with an ice
cream party.
General Studies
Mrs. Durfey’s Social Studies
classes are learning about the
French and Indian War. Mrs. Durfey reached out to Mrs. Stoll’s 5th grade to see
if a former student would like to try a day of teaching. “Morah” Ruthie Aloni
volunteered to teach this week. With much dedication to lesson planning and
preparing, she definitely got a real taste of homework at a new level!
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten students enjoy a rich and exciting curriculum. A
new addition to the program this year is Library time with our school
librarian, Mrs. Jacqueline Stern. Each week, Mrs. Stern prepares a
special story for our students and they eagerly await her visit!
Early Childhood
This week’s parsha is so exciting for the children. The makkos came alive in every class
through stories, creative games, activities and fun projects.
Our four-year-old kinderlach have been learning about Shabbos for the past couple of
weeks. They created beautiful challah boards and challah covers. This week, they baked
delicious challos. The kinderlach are so excited to bring home all their projects and challos
and to sharing them with their families for Shabbos!
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Photo of the Week
Pictured here is preschooler, Gabi Webber at his class Shabbos party.
We wish all of our staff, students and families a restful Shabbos!
Condolences to
The Shevach and Berger families on the loss of their father and grandfather, Mr. Leonard Fuchs, ז״ל.
Mr. Mel Waxman and the entire Waxman family upon the loss of their wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs.
Marcia Waxman, ע״ה.
.המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Mazel tov!
Rabbi & Mrs. Zev Busel on the birth of a grandson to Menachem Eli and Rassi Affen
Mr. & Mrs. Reuven Dessler on the engagement of their granddaughter, Shaindy Singer to Yisroel Meir
Rokowsky.
Rabbi & Mrs. Naftali Eiserman on the birth of a boy. Mazel tov to Mr. & Mrs. Yaakov Nissenbaum.
Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Freedman on the marriage of their grandchildren, Elazar Freedman to Batsheva
Lachman and Malka Freedman to Moshe Benyowitz
Rabbi & Mrs. Sruy Koval on the marriage of Yitty to Shaya Lager. Mazel tov to Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Koval.
Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel Yaakov Mann on the engagement of granddaughter, Dina Nechama Mendlowitz to
Yitzy Rothstein Mazel tov to Rebbetzin Esther Mann.
Mr. & Mrs. Shaya Shtern on the birth of a girl. Mazel tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Aharon Levine.
Dr. & Mrs. Rephael Silver on the bar mitzvah of Moshe. Mazel tov to Mrs. Chaya Silver.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weinschneider on the birth of a boy. Mazel tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Sroy Levitansky.
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Evening of Inspiration
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