16 Iyar 5777 Light Candles 7:15 pm

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1 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool May 12, 2017 Parsha Emor 16 Iyar 5777 Light Candles 7:15 pm Fifth Grade Poetry Night The fifth grade class explored the question, "What is Poetry?" Tuesday night at their annual Poetry Night performance. News interviews consisted of famous poets such as Walt Whitman, Maya Angelou, William Shakespeare, and Yonatan Gefen. There was even a special guest appearance by Bruno Mars! It was a fun, educational night for the whole family with Hexaduads, Quatrains, Sestinas, and free verse poetry along with songs in Hebrew. The fifth grade demonstrated the true meanings of resilience, responsibility, and collaboration by helping each other throughout the whole show. Every student participated and gave it their all. Many of the fifth graders requested creating an encore performance because of how great they felt after the show. One particular fifth grade student exclaimed, "I feel so much more confident after Poetry Night!" A huge thank you to everyone who came and helped make the show a huge success! Putting Our Children's Tzedakah to Work The Tzedaka contributed by our Middle School students and adults who join our daily minyan will be given to Tamir, an Israeli program that works with 18 year old boys who need additional training to qualify for enty into the IDF. This program has restarted the lives of countless young men, with the added benefit of enabling them to serve the Jewish people as members of the IDF. We take the choice of causes very seriously because we know that we are conveying to our students the life long value of being a charitable person. In This Issue: Calendar 2 Parshat Emor 3 June Gala Updates 4 Hebrew Day Happenings Preschool Pages Afton Road San Diego, CA Soille Community Page 10

2 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu May 12, Iyar 5777 Calendar of Events May June S M T W T F S S M T W T F S May 15, 2017 Lag B Omer Color War Celebration May 17, 2017 Fourth Grade Sacramento Trip May 18, 2017 Third Grade Rashi Fair 2:00 pm May 22 26, 2017 Usborne & Summer Reading Book Fair May 24, 2017 Staff vs. 8th grade kickball game 4pm Sports Banquet 5:30 pm May 25, 2017 Kindergarten Otiot 2:00 pm Fifth Grade Sleepover at the Safari Park May 29, 2017 Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL May 30 - June 1, 2017 Shavuot- NO SCHOOL June 4, 2017 Annual June Gala 6 pm at the New Children s Museum Our Administrative Team: Head of School: Rabbi Simcha Weiser rabbiweiser@hebrewday.org Assistant Head of School: Rabbi Meir Cohen rabbicohen@hebrewday.org Director of School Operations: Estelle Workman eworkman@hebrewday.org Director of Enrollment: Beth Licha blicha@hebrewday.org Dean of Students: Giovanna Reinking giovanna.reinking@hebrewday.org Preschool Director: Rachel Eden rachel.eden@hebrewday.org Business Manager: Klara Lapp klapp@hebrewday.org Director of Development: Joyce Arovas jarovas@hebrewday.org Board of Directors: President: Geoffrey Berg Members at Large: Josh Cohen Iliana Glovinsky Moises Eilemberg Gavin Horn Allen Gruber Hilary Kleinman Yonina Kaplan Philip Silverman Michael Leeman Yvonne Venger Marilyn Williams Marcia Wollner Missy Wrotslavsky Brian Zimmerman 2

3 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu May 12, Iyar 5777 Parshat Emor OVERVIEW: Parshat Emor (Lev :23) The kohanim are commanded to avoid contact with corpses in order to maintain a high standard of ritual purity. They may attend the funeral of only their seven closest relatives: father, mother, wife, son, daughter, brother, and unmarried sister. The kohen gadol (High Priest) may not attend the funeral even of his closest relatives. Certain marital restrictions are placed on the kohanim. The nation is required to honor the kohanim. The physical irregularities that invalidate a kohen from serving in the Temple are listed. Terumah, a produce tithe given to the kohanim, may be eaten only by kohanim and their household. An animal may be sacrificed in the Temple after it is eight days old and is free from any physical defects. The nation is commanded to sanctify the Name of G-d by insuring that their behavior is always exemplary, and by being prepared to surrender their lives rather than murder, engage in licentious relations or worship idols. The special characteristics of the holidays are described, and the nation is reminded not to do certain types of creative work during these holidays. New grain may not be eaten until the omer of barley is offered in the Temple. The Parsha explains the laws of preparing the oil for the menorah and baking the lechem hapanim in the Temple. A man blasphemes G-d and is executed as prescribed in the Torah. (C) 2017 Ohr Somayach International DRASHA: In commenting on the double use of the verb to speak at the outset of this Torah portion - emor and v amarta - Rashi states that the lesson to be derived from this grammatical anomaly is that the elder generation is charged with instructing and guiding the younger generation. This apparently simple and very necessary and logical requirement is more difficult to implement than it was to state. Younger generations are notoriously loath to accept advice from their elders. They feel, and perhaps correctly so, that they are entitled to make their own mistakes on their own terms. But that attitude only increases the level of pain that making fundamental errors in life decisions creates. Raising the next generation has always been a daunting challenge. And every generation feels that its challenge is greater than those of previous times. A little reflection, a lot of tradition, a ton of patience and a strong family structure are great and usually necessary ingredients for success with the next generation. There are no guarantees, however. The Talmud taught us that there are irrational factors good fortune or mazel, so to speak that are always present when raising children. Nevertheless, we are also taught that we are not freed from our obligation to attempt to succeed no matter how unlikely complete success might be. Advice from the older generation may not be desired but it always is influential. And that influence is vital for the continuity of family life, especially traditional Jewish family life. A parent remains a parent throughout his/her lifespan. And this generational connection is the basis for our survival as a people and a civilization. I have written in previous years that the Torah bids the priestly clan to tell their descendants that they are the sons of Aaron. It is difficult to have a positive self-identity when one has no past to rely upon. One of the great plagues for a large section of Western society is that millions of children do not know their father, let alone any heritage from earlier generations and antecedents. Crime, violence, psychological and social dysfunction are the products of such generational interruption. And this is true in Jewish society as well, in much of the Diaspora. The memories of Eastern European immigrants about the golden country have faded and in most cases disappeared, as have the hardships and sacrifices of the past. And with the disappearance of this family connection to religious observance, a traditional Jewish lifestyle also waned and many times completely vanished. To some extent, this factor helps in understanding demographic decline in American Jewry over the past half century. There once was a time that later generations knew traditional parents and grandparents and thus were not completely ignorant of their past and heritage. But that unfortunately is certainly no longer the case. We are in a time empty of a past, mired in a terribly competitive, materialistic present and without any soaring vision for future society. It was and is the imperative of the departing generation to guide and teach the arriving generation. That is a rule of Jewish life. Shabat shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein (C)

4 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu May 12, Iyar 5777 June Gala Updates June 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm The New Children s Museum Emily Einhorn, Honoree Hebrew Day Gala on Sunday, June 4, 2017 Reserve now by clicking here: support/2017_gala Can you volunteer at the Gala? Contact Estelle, eworkman@hebrewday.org to sign up. Deadline for E-Tribute Journal: Monday, May 15th Send in your message for the E-Tribute Journal. Deadline is May 15th. Honor your family, friends and teachers. Advertise your business, too. This year, your company s website will be a clickable link. See E-Tribute Journal form at the end of the Kolenu or contact Joyce Arovas, jarovas@hebrewday.org. Exciting Chinese Auction Here is a sampling of some of the exciting auction items this year: Disneyland Tickets Legoland Tickets Luggage Laptop BBQ Padres Tickets (Field Level) Keurig Hebrew Day Hot Lunch! and much more!! Buy your tickets in advance. Order form is attached to this Kolenu or see Estelle, eworkman@hebrewday.org for details. Calling all volunteer callers!! Come help make calls for the Gala on Tuesday, May 16 th from 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Choose from a home in La Jolla or the College Area Contact Joyce Arovas, jarovas@hebrewday.org and let her know you can come!! Snacks will be served!! We thank our Gala Underwriters (in formation) Moris & Rebeca Adato Jozef & Tamara Adato Rudy & Judy Beraha City of Hope Moises Eilemberg Dr. Daniel & Emily Einhorn Estee Einhorn Max Einhorn Leo & Robin Eisenberg Karen Fisher Erez Gargir Selwyn & Hilary Isakow Uri & Belinda Feldman Bill & Kay Gurtin Jewish Community Foundation Tara & Adam Klein Jerry & Gayle Klusky Bob & Susan Lapidus Leichtag Foundation Daniel & Jennifer Levy Luis Maizel North Island Credit Union Monica Handler Penner Ernest & Evelyn Rady Robert Rubenstein & Marie Raftery Raphael s Party Rentals Colin & Nancy Seid Syd & Denise Selati Mitchell & Elizabeth Siegler Dr. Joel & Faye Snyder Gary Torgow Our goal: To have 100% of the Gala costs 100% underwritten so that all donations directly help our students. Underwriting opportunities still available. Contact Joyce Arovas, jarovas@hebrewday.org. 4

5 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu May 12, Iyar 5777 Hebrew Day Happenings In preparation for acting out The Miracle Worker, a play about Helen Keller, our sixth grade students performed tasks blindfolded. The second graders have started their Sky Chase typing tournament and the mood is tense! 5

6 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu May 12, Iyar 5777 Hebrew Day Happenings Friday 5/19/17, is the Square 1 Art deadline! ORDER NOW so that you don t miss your chance to buy keepsake gifts that display your child's artwork! Square 1 Art is a win-win fundraiser for you & our school, Hebrew Day gets 35% of sales & you get your child's art! THERE ARE THREE EASY WAYS TO ORDER*: 1. Online 2. Phone Custom Catalog with your student s very own artwork and name printed on the front. *You will need your child s UNIQUE Access Code, which is located on the catalog that went home with your child. If you cannot locate your child s Access Code, please contact Hebrew Day School volunteer: Jennifer Tabak-Levy at: tabaklevyster@gmail.com Pictured above is the beautiful Mother s Day Celebration first grade did this week with their mothers! Soille Hebrew Day Kitchen Receives A Rating We are pleased to announce that the Soille Hebrew Day s kitchen now has an A rating! This means that our kitchen passed the safety and hygiene inspection by the state of California. Thanks to Estelle Workman and Olga Salazar for their hard work complying with the regulations. 6

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9 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu May 12, Iyar 5777 Soille Community Page Mazal Tov to...ilan Buchwald (HDS Class of 2009) graduating this week from Columbia University School of Engineering....Becca Segal (HDS class of 2008) on her graduation from Rutgers University....Ilan Buchwald (HDS class of 2008) on his graduation from Columbia University....Bentzion Wollner (HDS class of 2008) on his graduation from San Diego State University School of Business....Sarah and Netanel Elkayam on the bris of their son, Daniel (pictured to the right....malka Weiser and Marcia Wollner on being honored as Women of Valor in the yearly Celebration of San Diego s Jewish Women through the San Diego Jewish Arts Festival. See attached flyer. First graders are shown getting ready for Lag B Omer! 9

10 In support of the Soille Hebrew Day 8th grade trip to Israel, we are happy to announce our ORIGINAL ARTWORK RAFFLE Chamsa Candle Lighting The 8 th graders are currently selling raffle tickets for a chance to win one of two framed original artwork pieces. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. Tickets can be purchased in person through the 8 th graders and their parents, or by contacting Yonina Kaplan directly at yokaplan@yahoo.com for purchase. Payments can be in the form of cash or check. Drawing will take place on May 26 th. Good luck! We thank you for your continued support.

11 Parents: Still have to work even though your child has no school? Need somewhere safe and fun for your children to go? Come have fun with Morah Estelle & Morah Gigi!! Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Zoo Field Trip Offered to Kindergarten - 5th grade $40 per child (no discounts this day) Sign up with Estelle Workman in the school office. Space is very limited! Student Name: Grade: Teacher: Student Name: Grade: Teacher: Student Name: Grade: Teacher: Total Days: Sibling: Total Cost: X $40 = X $35 = $ Check or Cash Only. Must pay for camp in order to save your child s spot. Send the following with your child: 2 snacks (1 for AM and 1 for PM) Hefty Lunch Sunscreen Jacket/Sweatshirt Closed toe shoes and socks

12 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Presents the Fifth Annual May 24, pm Game/5:30 pm Dinner All Hebrew Day Athletes that participated on one of the Hebrew Day IMSL teams are invited along with their parents to this special banquet honoring our school athletes, our accomplishments in team sports, and the fun we had over this year s sports seasons. The afternoon will start off with the annual 8th grade vs. faculty kickball game. After the game we ll have dinner and our annual awards ceremony! $20 per family for dinner (includes athlete and 2 parents) $10 each additional family member (Dinner must be paid in advance) Please RSVP by May 19th by filing out the form on the back & sending in payment for dinner to Estelle Workman

13 Name of Athlete Parents Attending: Additional Attendees for Dinner: Family Dinner Fee $20 $20 Additional Dinners x $10 Total Due: + Dinner includes: Lasagna, garlic bread, Caesar salad, beverages

14 Chinese Auction Tickets Pre-Sale Buy your tickets early at a big pre-gala discount for your chance to win great things listed below at the 2017 Gala! More Packages/Items To Be Announced SOON! Simply write how many entries you want for each item below on the line next the item and add up your total. Send in your completed form to the front office at the day school and wait until June 4th to hear if you re a winner!!! AGAIN this year, $10 for a chance to win $1800 Tuition! $1800 Tuition $250 towards Hot Lunch San Diego Zoo Package 4 Disneyland Tickets 4 LEGOLAND Tickets 4 Tickets to Padres Game- Package 1 4 Tickets to Padres Game- Package 2 HDS Sports League for a Year Keurig Coffee Maker & Set Luggage Set (3 piece) Cuisinart Juicer Ultimate Harry Potter Set Pete the Cat Book Set HP 255 G5 Laptop Char-Broil BBQ Color Wheel Handmade Quilt Name: Phone #: Pre-Sale Ticket Options (must buy before June 1st, 2016): QTY $100 for 16 tickets (save $60) (Night of the event tickets will be $100 for 13) QTY $50 for 7 tickets (save $20) (Night of the event tickets will be $50 for 6) Cash Check # CC # Exp. CVV: Zip:

15 Friday 5/19/17, is the Square 1 Art deadline! ORDER NOW so that you don t miss your chance to buy keepsake gifts that display your child's artwork! Square 1 Art is a win-win fundraiser for you & our school, Hebrew Day gets 35% of sales & you get your child's art! THERE ARE THREE EASY WAYS TO ORDER*: 1. Online 2. Phone Custom Catalog with your student s very own artwork and name printed on the front. *You will need your child s UNIQUE Access Code, which is located on the catalog that went home with your child. If you cannot locate your child s Access Code, please contact Hebrew Day School volunteer: Jennifer Tabak-Levy at: tabaklevyster@gmail.com

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