7:16 When Rabbi Meir Shapiro, zt"l, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Chachmei Lublin and member of the Polish parliament introduced the revolutionary concept of Daf Yomi at the Knessiah Gedolah (World Congress) in 1923, it is doubtful that he envisioned its incredible impact which would be witnessed and experienced some eighty years later. Daf Yomi, the daily study of a folio of Talmud, has become a powerful unifying factor as Jews of all backgrounds, in communities around the world, study the same page and the same text every single day. The Daf Yomi siyum was the largest mass Torah-study celebration in recent history. The beauty of it all is the way they all came together. From accountants to architects, plumbers to pilots, physicians to philanthropists, and from students to scholars – what unified these people? Their devotion to ruchniyus, spirituality and their commitment to intrinsic Torah study created an incredible sense of unity. Every so often, we are afforded an opportunity to acknowledge the centrality of Torah in our lives by joining together kulanu k'echad, all of us as one –representing a welcome respite from the polarization that we have come to accept and expect. This week's parsha, too, represents one of those unique moments. Parshas Vayakhel begins with the statement that Moshe Rabbeinu assembled the entire nation – men, women and children – to review the Divine commandments. Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetzky, zt"l indicated that Moshe specifically assembled the people in this manner to reaffirm and reenact the unprecedented unity of maamad har sinai. At that sublime moment, klal Yisrael assembled to accept the Torah, k’ish echad b'lev echad, as one person and with one heart. Ultimately, the sin of the golden calf created a separation which both divided the Jewish people and drove them to sin. The Yerushalmi states that each shevet, tribe, possessed separate calves for they could not agree on one universal calf (Yerushalmi 10,2). In introducing the directive to construct the mishkan, Moshe Rabbeinu specifically assembled the nation, reunifying them once again as a cohesive body, as one man with one heart. Whether we assemble to construct a mishkan or to celebrate a historic milestone in Torah study, we should capitalize on the opportunity, seize the moment and build upon it – all of us together, as one people with one heart. This Monday evening, our school community will gather for the Academy’s 80th Tribute Dinner. We will reflect upon the Academy’s storied history, remarkable achievements, and dreams for the future. But perhaps more than anything else, the assemblage will be a celebration of a legacy of chinuch and an affirmation of the unity of Klal Yisrael. We, at the Academy, are united through Torah and connected through mesorah — kulanu b’yachad, all of us together! Looking forward to seeing you there! Have a wonderful Shabbos! MARCH 20 HAC Scholarship Tribute Dinner 6:00 P.M. at the Cleveland Museum of Art Looking forward to seeing you there! Junior High Dismissal 4:15 • • • • • • APRIL 3-17 Pesach Vacation • • • • • • APRIL 18 School Resumes בס’’ד פרשת ויקהל-פקודי | כ''ד אדר תשפ''ג | 2023, 17 March 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!
| | Yeshiva Ketana Mazel tov to Rabbi Janowski's class on learning their very first Rashi inside! For this special occasion, Rabbi Eli Newman came to the class to explain the chashivus of and teach the boys their first Rashi. Top Shacharis winners of the sixth grade (includes daily attendance with proper davening and proper decorum): Reuven Dessler, Menachem Elkan, Moshe Goldstein, Chaim Katz, Mordy Kiss, Shlomo Maimon, Binyamin Nathan, Shlomo Resnick, Yaakov Rosner, Moshe Salamon, Lazer Silver, Yosef Sokol and Shimshy Stempel. These boys were treated to their choice of a slice of pizza or french fries for their admirable efforts. Other treats were distributed to the remaining boys, as well. Top Shacharis attendance of the fifth grade: Yehoshua Adler, Zalmen Alevsky, Yossi Baum, Mordy Bloom, Chezy Brown, Yona Covitch, Bentzion Dafner, Levi Friedner, Avi Jacob, Akiva Raher, Shimshon Roffman, Dovid Samowitz and Dov Weinerman. These boys were treated to an “Ice Cream Thursday” with all the delicious toppings. Ice cream (without toppings) and other treats were distributed to the remaining boys, as well. Winners of the Shnayim Mikra Target gift card: 3 rd grade: Avrohom Yaakov Cohen, Chaim Ellis and Moshe Yechezkel Roth. 4 th grade: Boruch Borchardt, Moshe Maimon and Dovi Rosner. 5 th grade: Levi Yitzchok Fertel, Yitzy Kohn and Zevi Weiss. 6 th grade: Yehuda Katz, Yosef Sokol and Shimshy Stempel. The Shnayim Mikra program, which runs through Sefer Shmos, concludes this week. The 5th and 6th grade boys have begun their second week of their “Veromamtanu Challenge - Raising the Level of Our Speech”. The program began after Purim and continues until the Pesach break. Both Rabbeim and talmidim agree that this challenge has directly and indirectly brought a more pleasant atmosphere throughout the day. This year’s Irving Stone Tzedekah Committee recently met with Rabbi Dessler and Rabbi Eli Newman to hear about the mitzvah of tzedakah and why it is a fundamental of Yiddishkeit. They also learned more about the legendary baal tzedakah, Mr. Irving Stone, z”l who was called “ Mr. Hebrew Academy” and was a important philanthropist for Jewish causes. The boys are researching various tzedakos and will recommend recipient organizations. The committee includes: Yehoshua Adler, Levi Yitzchok Fertel, Micha Ireland, Eli Wolf, Sruli Rudner, and Chaim Gold. General Studies The game of chess is an engaging activity for many of the Yeshiva Ketana students. Daily chess games can be seen during break times as students huddle around the board to watch who will be able to declare “checkmate.” Chess is entertaining and also has many cognitive benefits including increasing creativity, critical thinking, problem solving skills, neural plasticity, strategy and concentration. Our 3rd -5 th grade students have been conducting grade level chess tournaments, enjoying the competition with classmates. The winners of each game advance through further rounds in the tournament. We would like to congratulate all of the winners and commend those who lost for handling it with dignity and maturity. These are important life skills that will serve them well in the future.
| | Girls Elementary Yavne High School In conjunction with completing Sefer Tehillim, Miss Leibersohn's class celebrated with a siyum and were treated to delicious cookie pops. What an accomplishment! After completing Parshas Bo, All of our fifth grades celebrated with a very special siyum! Using boxes and candy, each girl created a diorama which they then presented to another girl. What achdus and creativity! The girls in Mrs. Dimarsky sixth grade discussed how their words mean so much to others and compliments multiply and spread as fast as popping popcorn. The class enjoyed a popcorn party which was a great reminder of how compliments spread warmth and good cheer to all. As a continuation of our dan l’kaf zechus unit the classes now received scenarios written in comic form. The girls were presented with a new comic every day and together they tried to come up with a positive way to be dan l’kaf zechus. General Studies Mrs. Dier’s 2nd graders experimented with density of liquids in a messy and colorful science activity. Mrs. Roberts’ 3rd Grade Botanists are planting various vegetables and herbs in hydroponics next to typical soil grown plants. Comparing the planting, growing, and outcome- including some needs in replanting, has been quite educational and exciting! In recognition of the tremendous amount of chesed initiatives that our girls are part of, our dedicated chesed heads prepared a surprise treat for all volunteers. Volunteers who completed the basic hours they committed to were treated to Cotton Candy. Volunteers who went above their commitment and did additional hours were treated to pizza as well. Judging by the large pile of pizza boxes, it is clear that Yavne girls are truly dedicating themselves to community chesed on a constant basis. Under the leadership of Mrs. Sara Eiserman, whose mission is to help every child read, a group of Yavne girls were trained by a Kriah specialist who was brought in to Cleveland. This week, after completing the training, the students were ready to begin working with children to help them reach their kriah goals. Walking into the auditorium it was overwhelming and heartwarming to see so many Yavne girls enthusiastically working with the children. There was such a positive energy! Thank you, Mrs. Eiserman for giving our girls the opportunity to be part of this incredible initiative!
| | Kindergarten Morah Katz and Morah Orit’s class created a beautiful project for Parshas Hachodesh. The kids did a great job sequencing the months of the year on a chodshei hashanah train A few of our Kindergarten classes started reading groups! The boys and girls are doing a great job reading from books. Early Childhood Our Moros are hard at work teaching our kinderlach all about Pesach. The kinderlach love the creative learning during story time, and the puppet shows of the makkos that their Moros perform for them, and of course the story of yitziyas Mitzrayim. They enjoy role-playing during playtime, singing and listening to Pesach cd's, and many more hands-on activities. They are enthusiastically working on their haggados and projects and cannot wait to bring them home and use them. An Academy tradition, Rabbi Dessler visited every classroom at all 3 campuses, from kindergarten through high school, to talk about the mitzvah of Maos Chitin and to share some of the letters of need that he received. Through the active assistance of our staff, students and their families, the Academy responds to many, many requests primarily in Eretz Yisrael but nationally as well. The campaign will end this coming Wednesday. To participate 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! Maos Chitin
80th Tribute Scholarship Dinner - Monday! Inside the Academy | Page 5 | March 17, 2023 Mazel tov! Mr. & Mrs. Yosef Aryeh Greenberger on the birth of a granddaughter to Daniel & Devora Cywiak Mazel tov to Mr. & Mrs. Binyomin Greenberger. Dr. & Mrs. Moshe Harris and Mr. & Mrs. Grant Dinner on the engagement of Yakov to Emily Rabbi & Mrs. Tzvi Maimon on the birth of a boy Rabbi & Mrs. Mordechai MaƟƟa on the birth of a boy Mazel tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Avraham MaƟƟa and Mrs. Edith MaƟƟa. Rabbi & Mrs. A.L. Scheinbaum on the engagement of their grandson, Noach Scheinbaum to Yehudis Drebin (Toronto) Mr. & Mrs. Elchanan Stern on the bar mitzvah of Binyamin Mazel tov to Mr. & Mrs. Shlomo Stern and Mrs. Shani Wasser. Rabbi & Mrs. Ari Wolf on the birth of a granddaughter to Avi & Goldie Goldstein Dr. & Mrs. Brian Wolovitz on the birth of a grandson to Eli & Tova Pfeffer Condolences to Rabbi Menachem Weinberg on the loss of his father, Rav Meir Weinberg, ל’’זצ . המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים. Please be reminded that the day and venue for the Academy’s 80th Scholarship Tribute Dinner are different this year! The event, which is now sold out with a capacity crowd, will be held this coming MONDAY, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard. There will be opƟons for valet parking in front of the building and self park in the Museum’s lot adjacent to the Museum. There will be a minyan for Mincha at 6:00 p.m. The HAC Choir members received a note that states that members should be brought by their parents before 6:15 p.m. and will be escorted to the private dining room. The boys will be transported home by bus immediately following the choir. We look forward to greeƟng you there! Dr. & Mrs. Etah Rais on the birth of a boy Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Zonana on the bar mitzvah of Daniel
PRE-PESACH CLUTTER COLLECTION Drop-off at Yavne's loading dock Accepting donations through April 2 Looking to get rid of clutter before pesach? ALL DONATIONS MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION 2475 S. Green Rd Beachwood Ohio to benefit Yavne seniors Items such as toys, games, books, home décor, bags, sports equipment, accessories etc.