Weekly Parshas - Lech Lecha Candle Lighting - 7:00 pm Shabbos Ends - 7:59 pm. A Global Shabbat: reaching out across time and space

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1 בס"ד KTC Connections F R I D A Y 2 7 T H O C T O B E R T H C H E S H V A N Weekly Parshas - Lech Lecha Candle Lighting - 7:00 pm Shabbos Ends - 7:59 pm A Global Shabbat: reaching out across time and space In 2013, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa, Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein, called on the South African community to keep the Shabbat of 14 October together. Little did he realise at that stage, that in honour of Shabbat Lech Lecha, he would be starting a worldwide project. Streets were closed in Johannesburg, communities came together, and there was a drive to encourage many people who had never kept Shabbat before, to experience the incredible spirituality of a day, where one relinquishes control over ones own particular world, and surrenders oneself to a re-connection with Hashem. Communities around the world were inspired by this concept and decided to join the Jewish community of South Africa in observing an inter-community global Shabbat Project. This is an amazing concept: Jews from all backgrounds with different languages, cultures, histories, levels of observance all keeping Shabbat in a deep and meaningful way, and in a spirit of Achdut. The original concept was to try to spread the beauty and the depth and the spirituality of Shabbat. When the Shabbat Project became a global movement, it established the Shabbat Project Manifesto: Together we will keep this Shabbat from sundown to stars out; We will keep it in its entirety, in all of its detail and splendour, as it has been kept throughout the ages; Its rhythm will unite us with Jews around the world and throughout the ages; On this day, we will create a warm and loving space, holding our families together; On this day, we will lay down the burdens, distractions, demands and pressures of daily life; On this day, we will renew ourselves, emerging spiritually, emotionally and physically invigorated; On this day, we will own our precious heritage, wearing it as a badge of pride and honour; Together we embark on this great adventure, to rediscover our G-d-given gift, of Shabbat. Communities across Sydney, and indeed the whole of Australia, join with communities all over the world in embarking on a spiritual journey that mirrors and echoes the journey Avraham Avinu took when he heard those immortal words, Lech Lecha from Hashem. May this Shabbat Project help us discover for ourselves, our own journey, and may we too hear the words of Lech Lecha as we enjoy the spirituality of this particular Shabbat, where we try to encourage all those around us to discover for themselves, why Shabbat has kept Judaism and the Jewish people connected to Hashem for thousands of years. Shabbat Shalom Good Shabbos Roy Steinman College Principal

2 The Shabbat Project What makes Shabbat so special? Why is Shabbat Project special? Do you know on Shabbos we have lollies and chocolate and lollypops!! It makes me 'go' happy!! Uriella, Simcha Class ECC Why is the Shabbat Project so special? I think it is special because everyone gets together for that one day and keeps Shabbat together. Michaela Rothschild, 5G What is the significance of Shabbat? Shabbos is significant because it allows everyone to have a rest and appreciate that Hashem created the world. What is your favourite thing about Shabbat? My favourite thing about Shabbos is that I can spend quality time with my parents who work a lot. Because all Jews keep Shabbos and it is so nice. Rochel Wolff, 1A What makes Shabbat so special? I love playing the Elsa game with my cousin Maraya. My mummy makes challah and yummy dinner and daddy gives me lollies when i'm at shule. Amielle Hedges, Torah Class ECC What is the significance of Shabbat? Making Kiddush and Davening. We do special things. Eitan Meguidech, KB What is your favourite thing about Shabbat? Why is Shabbat Project special? That we get to go to shule and daven. The Shabbat Project is special because it gives everyone the chance to celebrate Shabbos and do all the mitzvos. Girls of 6G What makes Shabbos so special? I love Shabbos because Ima makes chicken and Aba makes minced meat. Aharon Gold, Menorah Class ECC What is your favourite thing about Shabbat? Resting, going to shule and playing games with my family. Yoni Kluwgant 1B What makes Shabbat so special? I love Shabbos because I love grape juice. Yehuda Kleiner, Menorah Class ECC What makes Shabbat so special? I like that we get to go to Shule and we get to read that book. We can eat Challah. Oliver, Simcha Class ECC Hillel Eisenberg, 6B What makes Shabbat so special? What makes Shabbat so special? Drinking grape juice in my cup at kiddish time. When you light the shabbos candles before and then it's Shabbas Koshesh and we all go to shule. Avishai Stein, Dreidel Class ECC Aliza Steiner, Dreidel Class ECC

3 What makes Shabbay so special? What is the significance of Shabbat? Shabbat is special because I eat yummy challah and set the table with mummy. We light the candles together and daddy brings the wine. Yosef Althaus, Torah Class ECC The Next Four Weeks at KTC It is a time to spend time with your family and re-energise for the next week. What is your favourite thing about Shabbat? The tranquility of the day. You get to eat delicious food and bond with your family. Why is Shabbat Project special? Week 3 Week 4 Tue 7 - Nov PIP Showcase No. 2 Fri 10 - Nov HSC Exams Conclude Week 5 It gives the community an oppportunity to spend shabbat together. Shira Dadon and Batya Moss, Year 7 Tue 14 - Nov Year K Orientation Morning #1 Wed 15 - Nov High School - Oztag Thu 16 - Nov Aleph Beis Siyum Sun 19 - Nov Rosh Chodesh Kislev Week 6 Mon 20 - Nov Rosh Chodesh Kislev Primary Assembly Dvar Torah Parshas Lech L'cha This week we begin reading about the story of Avraham Avinu the first Jew and founder of our nation with the call from Hashem to leave your land, your birthplace, your father s house and go to the land that I will show you. What a strange beginning for the story - there is no description of Avraham, no history of his childhood simply a call from Hashem. The Zohar picking up on this point explains the significance of this call. The call from Hashem IS a description of Avraham. The Zohar states that Hashem actually calls out to everyone it is simply that Avraham was the only one who was receptive and heard Hashem s calling. This also mirrors the Midrash s description of Avraham s childhood. As a young child Avraham began to look and ponder about the world around him and began to hear the call of Hashem from within the natural world. The sun rising in the east and setting in the west, the stars, moon, sky and wind all of these were really the great handiwork of Hashem. Avraham heard His call. Avraham is called the Father of the Jewish people not only because he is our biological ancestor but because we have inherited our Jewish values and Middos from Avraham. Hashem is the source of all good. As children of Avraham, we must see the good and positive in everything. We all go through our day and seem to be dulled by its routine and repetition. Each day seems like the last and there is nothing special about it. However, like Avraham, we must hear Hashem s call - find the beauty in the regular and find inspiration in the ordinary. The sun rises and sets every day for everyone but only an Avraham hears His call. Good Shabbos Rabbi Richter

4 Early Learning Diary Dates 19 November 2017: Rosh Chodesh Kislev TBC December 2017: ECC & CRELS end of year celebrations in each class 15 December: ECC & CRELS Close for 2017 Birthdays in the ECC & CRELS All the September and October birthdays will be in the next newsletter! Message from the Director of Early Learning Dear families, We have been busy in our programs with many exciting experiences and the re-opening of the Dreidel and Torah playground. Our Mitzvah children are currently in the CRELS as we have had an incident which we are doing our best to rectify as quickly as possible. Thank you to all the Mitzvah children, families and Morahs for their patience, flexibility and cooperation. Remember if you have any queries, you can always call on or All the best! Eulalia

5 Learning Centre What is Visualising and Verbalising? If I can t picture it, I can t understand it. - Albert Einstein Do you read the words on a page but still struggle to comprehend sentences or paragraphs? Can you tell a story verbally but are challenged when it comes to expressing it in written form? Visualising and Verbalising is a program that assists students to process information and build pictures in their minds. When the reader creates mental images and relates them to his/her own experiences and knowledge, the content becomes more meaningful and concrete. This makes it easier to recall information and put it into one s own words. The school was privileged to have Andy Russel, the Executive Centre Director of Lindamood Bell Double Bay and Singapore, to address the Primary staff on the practical application of Visualising and Verbalising in the classroom. This program is regularly used in the Learning Centre, largely to develop comprehension and written expression skills. How we use Visualising and Verbalising in the Learning Centre. The teacher guides the reader to process language visually and express their language verbally, by asking probing questions from the text. For example, the students are given a short paragraph and asked to read one sentence at a time. After reading the stimulus, the students are asked, What do these words make you picture? The teacher questions the student with key structure words such as: who, what, where, size, colour, number, shape etc. These prompts enable the student to add detail to their sentences and make meaning by connecting the content to their knowledge. The students are required to give a verbal summary of each sentence, whilst simultaneously putting down a coloured square. The process is repeated for each sentence of the paragraph in order to create a mental image. Research suggests that both sides of the brain need to be engaged to make sense of reading and that the ability to process information forms the foundation for higher order comprehension and thinking skills. This is exactly what Visualising and Verbalising achieves. Lisa Goldberg & Wendy Altman

6 Primary School Welcome back to Term 4! What an incredible 2 weeks it has been! The students have returned to school inspired and energised from the Yomim Tovim and the school is abuzz with the sound of Tefillah, Torah and learning. We may be nearing the end of the year, but the students are not stopping! We re pushing the boundaries in all areas, making the most of the time we still have. Here are just some of our highlights: Year K students are reading Hebrew with multiple nekudos, our Year 1 students are just weeks away from learning the last vowel, Year 3 are completing their second Parsha of Chumash this year, and Year 5 are doing an in-depth study and creative work on the 39 Melachos of Shabbos. This is just a taste of the terrific Torah learning happening now at KTC. This week we have also focused on Shabbos as part of the Shabbat Project and the students designed and decorated tiles which will come together as a gigantic mosaic. On Friday, we are planning a special pre-shabbos Kumzitz, where the students will join together in song and will hear inspirational stories. This term we look forward to celebrating with our Year K students at their Aleph Beis Siyum, taking place on Thursday 16 November at 9:15a.m. Wishing you and your family a wonderful term of learning and growth. Rabbi Milecki Head of Jewish Studies Primary Jewish Schools Chess Competition For some students, this was their first encounter at the annual Jewish Schools Chess Competition. Two months prior to the Competition, boys in Year 3-6 came once a week to the Chess Club to play and enhance their skills. On 18 September, KTC sent three teams to represent the school at the Jewish inter-school competition. There was a lot of excitement amongst the boys. The Chess competition offered something different and unique. Our three teams would be playing against students from various Jewish schools throughout the day. Our teams got off to a slow start, just getting a feel for the environment and who they were up against, but as the day went on, their confidence grew and they began to win games in both the Junior and Senior divisions. It was a long day, with pleasant results. A number of students won between 5-8 of their games Each student won at least 2 games. There was a wonderful atmosphere at the Jewish Schools Chess Competition. The boys showed a lot of respect towards one another and there was a sense of good sportsmanship amongst the schools. Many students have expressed their desire to compete next year and have begun learning and practicing their Chess skills. Rabbi Barber

7 Primary School Torah Club Challah Bake Torah Club Torah Club has started this past Sunday with a bang! The boys got right into learning and working on their Shabbos and Tefilla projects.

8 Primary School Mishmor All Mishmor classes have started this week.some of the topics covered were 12 Pesukim, Zayin Cheshvan, Chof Cheshvan, Chodesh Kislev and the Rusziner Rebbe's Yahrtzeit. Torah Club Torah Club Going Strong! This program is open to the wider community. Please spread the word. Time: Sunday 10:00 12:00 Dates: 22 October 10 December Where: KTC For: ECC Yr. 6 Boys Bring: snack, drink bottle and coin for tzedaka Teachers: Mrs. R. Blasenstein Rabbi Y. Richter Rabbi D. Reisenberg Program: Davening, Parshas Bereishis, Pirkei Avos, Mishnayas, Gemorah stories, Biur Tefilla, Yedios Klolios in a fun and exciting way including craft, drama and scrapbooking. Cost: $144 for term. Early bird rate if paid by Friday 30 October $130. Casual attendance $20 per Sunday. Important: Please book with Mrs. Blasenstein by texting or calling or ing rochel.blasenstein@ktc.nsw. edu.au For information on Girls Torah Club, please contact Mrs. Blasenstein by texting or calling or ing rochel.blasenstein@ktc.nsw.edu.au

9 Primary School Mishmor After School Learning Program Dear Year K 6 Parents, The objective of this program is to provide learning enrichment for those parents who wish to extend their children s understanding and appreciations of the Chabad ethos. Areas of study include aspects of Chassidus, special days in the Chabad calendar, Pirkei Avos, the 12 pesukim, Chassidic nigunim (melodies), reading, Chassidic insights into the Yomim Tovim, Rambam (Maimonedes) Sefer hamitzvos, stories of the Chabad Rebbes, building good character via stories of tzaddikim, learning Tanya off by heart, learning the Mah Nishtana in Yiddish and more. If you would like your child to enroll in this program, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can better arrange the classes. My address is rochel.blasenstein@ktc.nsw.edu/au. Please note the following dates for this term. I will show the children where their Mishmor class is being held. Please pick up your children from the front entrance of the school. Please be prompt in picking up your children! Please look carefully for the finishing time of the lesson. Year K 1 Boys - Tuesday Teacher: Rabbi Richter Dates: Tuesday 24 Oct. Tuesday 5 Dec. Time: 3.20pm 4.25pm Classroom: Yr. 2 Jewish Studies classroom Cost: $84. If paid by Mon., 30 Oct. $70. Year 2-3 Boys - Tuesday Teacher: Mrs. Rochel Blasenstein Dates: Tuesday 24 Oct. Tuesday 5 Dec. Time: 3.20pm 4:25 Classroom: 4G Cost: $84. If paid by Mon., 30 Oct. $70. Year 4-6 Boys Monday Teacher: Rabbi Benjy Simons Dates: Monday 23 Oct. Monday 4 Dec. Time: 3.25pm 4.10pm Note: This class finishes earlier than the other Mishmor classes. Where: Yr. 6B classroom Cost: $70. If paid by Mon., 7 Aug $56. Year K and 1 Girls - Monday Teacher: Miss Esther Lever Dates: Monday 23 Oct. Monday 4 Dec. Time: 3.20pm 4.25pm Classroom: KB Cost: $84. If paid by Mon., 30 Oct. $70. Year 2-3 Girls - Monday Teacher: Mrs. Rochel Blasenstein Dates: Monday 23 Oct. Monday 4 Dec. Time: 3.20pm 4.25pm Classroom: 4G classroom Cost: $84. If paid by Mon., 30 Oct. $70. Year 4-6 Girls - Monday Teacher: Mrs. Ziva Richter Dates: Monday 23 Oct. Monday 4 Dec. Time: 3:20 4:25 Classroom: 3G classroom Cost: $84. If paid by Mon., 30 Oct. $70. WHAT TO BRING: We would like every child to bring 1 packet of snack on the first day of the Mishmor program. We will then distribute this throughout the term to their class. Please check your s as we will correspond via and ensure that the school has your correct . Payments for this term are due Mon., 30 Oct. via any of the following methods: given to Rachel Smith (at reception) in cash, or a cheque made payable to Rochel Blasenstein, or please contact me on rochel.blasenstein@ktc.nsw.edu.au or call or text on for alternative payment methods. Rochel Blasenstein

10 High School Encouraging Your Child to Write We all need a little help and encouragement at times, just as students need both help and encouragement to write outside of school. For some, writing can be daunting and as parents, it is your role as an advocate to help them. Writing is an essential tool for life, it is: practical an important element in education an important element in any work place an important form of communication it can be an important outlet. To help you child with writing, below are some ideas on how to encourage the writing process. Provide a place set them up somewhere in the house that they can decorate and feel like it s a place where they want to write Provide materials Pens a variety of different kinds Pencils A desk and lamp Pads of paper, stationery, envelopes -- even stamps A dictionary appropriate to the child's age and needs. Most dictionary use is for checking spelling, but a good dictionary contains fascinating information on word origins, synonyms, pronunciation, and so forth. A thesaurus for older children. This will help in the search for the "right" word. Erasers or "white-out" liquid for correcting errors that the child wants to repair without rewriting. Brainstorm with them to help them develop their ideas no idea is a bad idea. Help them discover what they want to say. Remember to be a helper, not a critic. Allow time it takes a little time to come up with quality ideas. Let them play around with their concept, sleep on it if necessary. The less pressure and more relaxed they feel the more connected they will be towards it. Respond to your child's writing praise, praise, praise! Pick out the good points and expand on these. Avoid writing for your child it should always be the writing of the student. Build a climate of words at home when you are out and about talk about what they can see, hear, smell, touch. Try and get them to use different words to explain things. The basis of good writing is good talk. It is also important to let your child see you writing, if we never write at home, then the association of writing will be that it only occurs at school. Ask for feedback from your children, get them to help you when you write. Get your child to help you write for occasions for example writing up the grocery lists, birthday cards, taking down messages, writing notes to friends, helping plan trips by writing information, and preparing invitations to family get-togethers. Encouraging children to write more, their hand writing improves, their ideas start to develop and the fear of writing subsides. Learning Support Bulbin Aykiran

11 High School Commerce This term students are studying personal finance where we will explore the need for savings as well as develop an understanding about the variety of credit available and how best to manage money. According to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, The OECD and ASIC have recognised that financial literacy needs to start early and have implemented financial education initiatives in both primary and secondary schools. But there's plenty that you can teach your kids at home, even if you aren't particularly confident about finance. Below are five basic tips you can use at home to assist our children learn sound financial management: 1. Buy smart - Look up the recommended retail price with your kids and compare it to the second-hand price and help them understand the "value" of shopping second-hand, especially for fad items. 2. Budget - planning a family outing to teach budgeting. This could easily be done with a weekend or holiday activity. Pick an outing and work out the essential and optional costs and things like whether you should buy lunch or bring it from home. 3. Save - A savings scheme over the summer holidays for the purchase of something new may be a good carrot to teach a long-term savings mindset. Every dollar they save over summer is matched by a dollar from you. 4. Earning an income - today many of us type at our computers, read s on our phones and go to "meetings" in an "office" (somewhere our kids have never been). The link between work and income is less clear. Make it tangible for kids; link some chores to a weekly income to help them understand that money has value and it needs to be earned by doing something. 5. Compound it; but not in reverse! - Setting up a child's bank account is a great way to teach compounding and show them the interest earned (by doing nothing) on their statement. But the most important lesson, particularly for teenagers, is how penal compounding can be when it works in reverse. Explain how credit cards work and how important it is to pay off your balance in full. Well Done! Amelia Phillips

12 High School English Term 4 has got off to a flying start with the Year 12s writing their Standard and Advanced English HSC Examinations on 16 and 17 October. The students were well prepared and arrived at both examinations ready to tackle the papers. The Extension 1 paper will be written next week. Our new Year 12s have begun their HSC studies in earnest. This term will be spent exploring the various facets within the concept of Discovery, developing insights to how notions of discovery are represented in and through various texts. They will be studying the film Life of Pi as well as exploring a range of texts both in class and of their own choosing. The Year 7 to 10 classes are exploring their final texts for the year, ranging from poetry to film to novels. They will be studying the key concepts in each text and how the composer for each has used both visual and written language to make meaning. The students will also be preparing for their final examinations, which will be based on work completed over Semester 2. The English Department has been busy planning for the implementation of the new Year 11 syllabus as prescribed by NESA for We are in the process of developing programmes and are looking forward to starting this next year with the Year 11s. Additionally, the Inter-Jewish Day School debating competition will be held on Tuesday 31 October at Emanuel. Thank you to all students who have volunteered to take part in this most valuable yearly event. The English Department wishes all our students an inspiring 4th Term filled with new knowledge and understanding. Liora Srage "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go. " - Dr Seuss

13 Boys' High School Term 4 in the HSIE Department Term 4 is the exam term for Years 9 and 10. In History and Geography, students should be spending time at home preparing for their Week 7 exams. Mr Hamblin suggests the following: Learn the key terms for your topics. This term s topics for Stage 5 are World War II and Civil Rights for History and Migration and Australia s Future Population in Geography. Memorise key dates for History in particular. Watch, listen to or read the media for relevant current events for classroom discussion in Geography. Start your exam note-making now and keep up-to-date with notes made in class. Regularly check Mr Hamblin s Edmodo for additional resources. For Years 7 and 8, classwork and Geography assessments are the focus this term. Year 7 are studying Ancient China in History and Access to Clean Water in Geography in their combined class with Year 8. In History, Year 8 are continuing their study of Colonisation and Contact, with a focus on the experiences of Native Americans. For HSIE teachers, Term 4 is also the term for reviewing the year s teaching and learning programs and planning for Teachers had a release day to plan for the implementation of Years 8 and 10 for the new Geography syllabus. The focus for this was upon integrating fieldwork opportunities to make Geography more hands-on in the coming years. Sandra Rutter 'Yom Iyun' into the Shofar In the last few weeks of term 3 the Boys High School carried out an intense study into the shofar. Their learning culminated with a special "Yom Iyun" into the shofar. There were 3 sessions running simultaneously with students rotating between the sessions. In one area the boys made shofars and were tested on the practical laws of the shofar itself, in another session boys were tested on their ability to blow the shofar and in yet another session they were given insight into the inner meaning of the shofar. Boys who passed the practical tests were given "semicha" certificates by the school's rabbis whereby they are certified to blow the shofar or to be a "makri" in any shul on Rosh Hashana.

14 Boys' High School Sydney Kolel Avreichim As part of our Tishrei preparation we had the honour of hosting the Sydney Kolel Avreichim who came in to study with our students. A meaningful morning was had by all. Chol Hamoed Sukkos On Chol Hamoed Sukkos, the BHS went on their annual sukkos kayaking trip. Dr Chayen Just before Yom Kippur we had the honour of hosting Dr Chayen who is visiting from Israel. Dr Chayen inspired the students with his personal experiences of the Yom Kippur war.

15 Boys' High School Jewish General Knowledge Finals In the last week of term 3, the finals of the Jewish General Knowledge competition (which had been running through term 3) was held. Chaim Ber Hirschowitz was the final winner with Dovid and Mendel Perlow coming in second and third places. Tishrei Preparation Programme Conclusion At the end of term 3 we announced the winners of our Tishrei preparation program. The boys put in a considerable amount of effort over the course of the month of Elul - attending early morning and afterschool learning, taking on new resolutions and much more. Special BHS Shabbos Project Mesibbos Shabbos

16 Girls' High School Rachmaninoff on Fire at the Opera House Last Wednesday evening Year 7 and 8 have experienced a symphony playing Rachmaninoff in a wonderful concert at the Opera House. The music classes had the opportunity to see and experience firsthand some of the world's finest piano playing from Pierce Lane and through the hands of the conductor's understanding of fine music and how it relates to everyday life. HSIE in Term 4 Term 4 is the exam term for Years 9 and 10. In History and Geography, students should be spending time at home preparing for their exams in Week 7. Mr Hamblin suggests the following: Learn the key terms for your topics. This term s topics for Stage 5 are World War II and Civil Rights for History and Migration and Australia s Future Population in Geography. Memorise key dates for History in particular. Watch, listen to or read the media for relevant current events for classroom discussion in Geography. Start your exam note-making now and keep up-to-date with notes made in class. Regularly check Mr Hamblin s Edmodo for additional resources. For Years 7 and 8, classwork and Geography assessments are the focus this term. Year 7 are studying Ancient China in History and Place and Liveability in Geography. In History, Year 8 are continuing their study of Colonisation and Contact, with a focus on the experiences of Native Americans, and Access to Clean Water in Geography. The final term of the year is also a changeover term for Stage 6. With HSC exams under way and NESA Rosa grades for Year 11 Business Studies, Geography and Ancient History submitted, Year 12 courses have begun. In Geography, students have begun working on their first topic, Ecosystems at Risk; while in Ancient History the Core Study Pompeii and Herculaneum is underway with a focus on the eruption of Vesuvius in 79CE. For HSIE teachers, Term 4 is also the term for reviewing the year s teaching and learning programs and planning for Teachers had a release day to plan for the implementation of Years 8 and 10 for the new Geography syllabus. The focus for this was upon integrating fieldwork opportunities to make Geography more hands-on in the coming years. A similar planning day will be held for the new Stage 6 Modern History syllabus, beginning with Year 11 in NESA has released a new specimen HSC exam to help with this preparation, available on the NESA website. Sandra Rutter

17 Girls' High School Year 7 Dinim This week the year 7 Dinim class presented some spectacular plays about making a Kiddush Hashem! Hebrew Work Samples

18 Girls' High School Israel Decorated Wall KTC modern Hebrew students have finally completed the decorative Israel inspired wall in M4. After a years work of effort and dedication from teachers and students alike, the project is now complete. We would like to thank Rabbi Lieberman and Miss Waugh for their artistic advice and helpful hints. As seen in the photos below the right hand side of the wall portrays Israel's map consisting of famous cities and places. In the centre is the symbol of the Magen David with the Torah inside of it. Surrounding the Torah are the various Chagim celebrated throughout the year. On the left hand side are depictions of the holiest places in Israel including the Kotel and Kever Rachel. The wall in M4 is a project designed to help students and teachers understand the geography and the surrounding of Israel and its important aspects. Mrs Behar, Chanie & Tiferet (Tiffy) New Volunteer Shlucha this Term Rikki Levertov, from Austin, Texas has arrived at KTC to volunteer as a shlucha in the GHS this term! We are so excited for all the initiatives and programs that Rikki has planned. We wish her much hatzlacha. Lunch 'n' Learn Yr 7 enjoyed lunch n learn this week with a workshop led by Rikki on not judging others based on appearances.

19 Girls' High School The Shabbat Project in the GHS It s been an exciting week! To begin, Years 7 & 8 headed to COA to participate in a Challa Bake. It was beautiful to see the two generations enjoying a wonderful morning together while making Challa. Years 9 & 10 participated in a Masterchef competition- shabbos style! The teams were giving mystery ingredients and had to create special Shabbos dishes. They raced against the clock to produce masterpieces. The judges tasted and critiqued their offerings. To end off, students had the opportunity to create their own facial scrub, to help prepare for shabbos. Also in honour of the Shabbos project, a shabbos candle mivtzoim campaign has been kicked off. Students went on mivtzoim on Thursday afternoon to hand out shabbos candle kits and will continue to do so for the next few weeks. The competition is on - the student who has handed out the most kits will receive a prize! Wishing everyone a wonderful shabbos! Chaya Gourarie

20 News / Announcements PSG Roster Mazel Tov Monday 30 October Tuesday 31 October AM PM AM To Shoshana & Dovid Riesenberg and to Ari & Esther Leuchter on the birth of their daughter and granddaughter. PM Devorah Tockar Wednesday 1 November AM Rabbi Mendel Kastel PM Thursday 2 November AM PM Friday 3 November AM Shoshie Kastel PM Cara Sacks Condolences To the Hoffman Family for the passing of Dovi Frankel from Melbourne. We wish you all a long life. Community To Racheli and Ricky Neumann and family on the birth of a baby girl. To Jess Brent and her husband Andy on the birth of their son. Refuah Shelaima We wish a Refuah Shelaima to Shua Polonsky, husband of Simi and son-in-law of Rabbi Elozer and Miri Gestetner. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shua and his extended family. Please say tehillim for Yehoshua Refoel Halevi ben Yocheved.

21 Community We welcome your feedback, please