Parsha Vayakehel-Pekude/Hachodesh 26 Adar 5777 Light Candles 6:45 pm

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1 Double Kolenu Issue Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool March 24, 2017 Parsha Vayakehel-Pekude/Hachodesh 26 Adar 5777 Light Candles 6:45 pm Eighth Grade Fair Well At San Diego County Science Fair Eighth graders waited patiently through the awards night at the San Diego County Science and Engineering Fair to find out how they placed. Turns out we have a class of winners! The class placed as follows: Adato, Avishai Bemeras, Samy Brzezinski, Szymon Cleveland, Aviel Cleveland, Nathan Cohen, Akiva De Lasa, Isaac Horn, Jacob Kaplan, Yosef Klein, Elisha 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd Leos, Chaya Levy, Dahlia Liebman, Ahuvah Maya, Gaston Moryosef, Hadassah Rosenberg, Tzviya Segev, Tomer Singer, Max Wechsler, Harrison 2nd 2nd 3rd 2nd 2nd 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 3630 Afton Road San Diego, CA Mazal Tov Isaac De Lara for winning first place in the County of San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and being chosen to represent San Diego at the California State Science Fair! In This Issue: Calendar 2 Parshat Vayakehel- Pekude 3 The Soille Scene 4 Preschool Pages 10- Community News 12

2 Calendar of Events March S M T W T F S March 28, 2017 Rosh Chodesh Assembly 2:50 pm April S M T W T F S March 29, th grade Milestone event M&M Fair April 7-19, 2017 Pesach Break No School April 20, 2017 School Resumes 9 am Start June 4, 2017 Annual June Gala New Children s Museum 5:30 pm Thank you to everyone who responded to the 24 hour bonus from Amazon Smile!! Hebrew Day will receive 5% of all of your eligible purchases. Thank you!! You can continue to use this login portal every time you order through Amazon so that Hebrew Day continues to receive cash back. Go to Amazon through this link: Our Administrative Team: Board of Directors: 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 President: Geoffrey Berg Members at Large: Josh Cohen Moises Eilemberg Allen Gruber Yonina Kaplan Michael Leeman Marilyn Williams Missy Wrotslavsky Iliana Glovinsky Gavin Horn Hilary Kleinman Philip Silverman Yvonne Venger Marcia Wollner Brian Zimmerman 2

3 Parshat Vayakhel-Pekude Vayakhel: Moshe Rabbeinu exhorts Bnei Yisrael to keep Shabbat, and requests donations for the materials for making the Mishkan. He collects gold, silver, precious stones, skins and yarn, as well as incense and olive oil for the menorah and for anointing. The princes of each tribe bring the precious stones for the Kohen Gadol's breastplate and ephod. G-d appoints Betzalel and Oholiav as the master craftsmen. Bnei Yisrael contribute so much that Moshe begins to refuse donations. Special curtains with two different covers were designed for the Mishkan's roof and door. Gold-covered boards in silver bases were connected, forming the Mishkan's walls. Betzalel made the Holy Ark (which contained the Tablets) from wood covered with gold. On the Ark's cover were two figures facing each other. The menorah and the table with the showbreads were also of gold. Two altars were made:a small incense altar of wood overlaid with gold, and a larger altar for sacrifices made of wood covered with copper. (C) 2016 Ohr Somayach OVERVIEW: Pekudei (Ex. Ch. 38:21 40:38) Moshe Rabbeinu exhorts Bnei Yisrael to keep Shabbat, and requests donations for the materials for making the Mishkan. He collects gold, silver, precious stones, skins and yarn, as well as incense and olive oil for the menorah and for anointing. The princes of each tribe bring the precious stones for the Kohen Gadol's breastplate and ephod. G-d appoints Betzalel and Oholiav as the master craftsmen. Bnei Yisrael contribute so much that Moshe begins to refuse donations. Special curtains with two different covers were designed for the Mishkan's roof and door. Gold-covered boards in silver bases were connected, forming the Mishkan's walls. Betzalel made the Holy Ark (which contained the Tablets) from wood covered with gold. On the Ark's cover were two figures facing each other. The menorah and the table with the showbreads were also of gold. Two altars were made:a small incense altar of wood overlaid with gold, and a larger altar for sacrifices made of wood covered with copper. Chazak Chazak! (C) 2016 Ohr Somayach DRASHA: The end of the book of Shemot describes the culmination of the events of the exodus from Egypt, the revelation at Sinai and the construction of the Mishkan/Tabernacle. All of these events are certainly on the positive side of the historical ledger. On the other side of that historical ledger sheet that the book of Shemot represents there is the sin of the Golden Calf and the constant carping and complaining of the Jewish people against Moshe and against the God of Israel. In effect, this sets the template for all further Jewish history. There are always ups and downs, plus and minuses in the national behavior of the Jewish people. The book of Shemot ends on a triumphant note the spirit of God, so to speak, invests and dwells within the Jewish people and the Mishkan/Tabernacle that they so lovingly built promises an eternal relationship. Jewish tradition teaches us that this is the ultimate result of the long story of our existence. It will end triumphantly but there will be many serious bumps on the road before we arrive at our ultimate destination. And therefore it seems especially appropriate that at the conclusion of this holy book, the entire congregation rises to proclaim that we will be strengthened in our lives and experiences. We will attempt to strengthen the positive side of our ledger and minimize the entries on the other side. The Torah expended much detail and space to the construction of the Mishkan/Tabernacle. Part of the reason for the need to adhere to the laws in this regard is that the devil lies in the details. In studying history, we see often that seemingly unimportant details shape great events, with unexpected results. For example, the ineptness of Archduke Ferdinand s chauffer, who drove the car back into the teeth of the assassins ambush after first escaping from it, helped bring about the cataclysmic events that led to World War I. In our People s history, it was the Jewish people questioning why Moshe was late on returning from his ascent on Mount Sinai, miscalculating the timing, which caused the panic and uncertainty which led to the construction of the Golden Calf. Somehow great twists and turns result from seemingly small details. All of Jewish law and halachic decisions are built upon recognizing and analyzing the details of the issues involved. It is the small detail that builds the general rule, not the other way around. We are all aware how in architecture, manufacturing and construction for example, it is the smallest detail that is the difference between success and failure, achievement or disaster. This is in line with the details regarding the Mishkan/Tabernacle, which in turn reflect the Torah itself, which in its turn reflects and represents all of human life. Today s parsha teaches us the requirement of accountability in all aspects of our lives, the need to pay attention to detail and to look into every transaction. All of these ideas are taught to us to help us form a proper ledger book on the basis of whose entries we will be eventually judged. This book of Shemot stands as the book of human judgment and understanding. May we find the strength of character to think carefully and choose wisely. DRASHA: This week s parsha deals at its onset with the holiness of Shabbat. The Torah also emphasizes that this subject and concept was dealt with b hakhel publicly and nationally. We may derive an instructive lesson from this a lesson that has much current relevance in our present society. There are two aspects of Shabbat one public and one private. The private Shabbat has a more active, positive nature attached to it. It is more in the nature ofzachor the remembrances of Shabbat: of kiddush wine, sumptuous meals and the leisurely rest combined with Torah study. But there is also a public aspect of Shabbat that the opening words of this week s parsha represent. It is the concept of a public day of rest - a day of shamor a time of restraint and the absence of the everyday hustle and bustle of commercial and daily life. It is meant to mark what is absent on this day from what we are accustomed to seeing and experiencing. The blessings of public quiet, of shuttered shops and the serenity of Friday nights and Saturday afternoons are the hallmarks of the public Shabbat. 3 The public Shabbat the shamor Shabbat, if you will stands guard to protect the private Shabbat, safeguarding its observance and guaranteeing its survival and holiness. It is not for naught that the Talmud states that zachor and shamor were uttered at Sinai, so to speak, simultaneously in one sound breath. The success of Shabbat can only be realized when both the public and private Shabbat are present together. For various reasons and differing causes, the public Shabbat has been drastically weakened in much of the Jewish world over the past century. Even those who claim to wish to preserve the private Shabbat, often desecrate the public Shabbat. The result of that error is clear to see today, for where there is no presence of a public Shabbat there will eventually be no private one either. The fact that the stores in Jerusalem are closed on Shabbat and that the public busses and trains do not operate on that day is admittedly inconvenient to some or even to many. But the mere absence of these usual everyday factors in our lives creates for us at least the semblance of a public Shabbat and therefore has facilitated the slow but steady growth and strength of the private Shabbat. The absence of the ordinary always reminds us of the extraordinary. A non-jewish tourist asked for a freshly brewed cup of coffee at the Jerusalem hotel where she was staying on Shabbat morning. The solicitous Arab waiter explained to her that he could not comply with her wishes since it was Shabbat. She persisted in her request until the waiter told her in exasperation: Madam, this is the holy city! It is the Shabbat, both public and private that reminds us where we are and what type of life we are bidden to follow while being privileged to live here. The Shabbat will continue to protect Jerusalem just as Jerusalem will continue to protect the Shabbat.

4 The Soille Scene Celebrate San Diego! The History & Heritage of San Diego s Jewish Community. Go see the exhibition at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park which chronicles the history of the Jewish Community in San Diego. Hebrew Day is represented a few times! Legacy Donor Appreciation Event by Joyce Arovas Thursday night, the Jewish Community Foundation held an inspiring event around the new exhibit at the San Diego History Center, The History & Heritage of San Diego s Jewish Community. I attended the event as did a number of our Legacy Circle members. Many people approached me and told me of their connection with Hebrew Day. Mr. Jerry Hermes told me his children attended Hebrew Day 30 years ago and his wife s aunt was our dear friend, Mrs. Edith Wiseman (z l). Mr. Victor Mizrachi s nieces and nephews attended Hebrew Day. The new President and CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation, Beth Sirull already heard that Rabbi Weiser leads great Lunch and Learn programs. Also in attendance were Dr. Dan and Emily Einhorn (this year s Gala honoree) and Honorary Co-Chair, Selwyn Isakow. Our school has been around for 54 years and continues to make an impact on the San Diego Jewish Community. Timeline from exhibit at the San Diego History Center showing San Diego Hebrew Day School opening in 1963! Hebrew Day Alum Brings Robotics Team to Regional Championship Congratulations to Jacob Lerner (HDS Class of 2015) and his team for winning the Regional Championship at the San Diego Regional FIRST Robotics Competition! As a member of the Patrick Henry High School robotics team, The Patribots, Jacob and his team took home its first regional championship after a three-day long competition at The Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year s game, STEAMWORKS, challenged teams to work together in alliances to gather gears, collect fuel, and climb four feet high. As one of the Design Leads and Build Leads, Jacob and the team did the math as they designed, prototyped, and modified their robot s design. The robot stands 30 tall and can lift its 120 lbs four feet high by deploying its onboard winch. The Patribots will represent Patrick Henry High School in the 2017 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST ) Robotics STEAMWORKSSM Championships. 4

5 The Soille Scene Volunteers make the Purim Mishloach Manot a great success! Thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped in so many aspects of the Purim mishloach manot. A very special thank you to: Mrs. Betty Weiser for her creativity in organizing the Caboodle, its contents and Purim poem, Mrs. Jen Lerner for routing all of the deliveries and organizing the drivers, and to Mr. Philip Silverman for donating the Caboodles! Volunteers who packed the mishloach manot Joyce Arovas Nancy Barker Toni Gruber Rebecca Johnson Zachary Johnson Ayden Lerner Jacob Lerner (HDS class of 15) Jen Lerner Debbie Rappoport Melissa Schad Devorah Soncino Eliyahu Soncino Stacey Wechsler Betty Weiser Rabbi Simcha Weiser Jen Lerner Joe Lerner Beth Licha Ynessa McElfresh Odeya Mizan Tracy Nakach Ilana Podolsky Debbie Rappoport Bobbe Reitman Steve Reitman Romy Rothstein Melissa Schad Marj Stehley Jennifer Tabak-Lvey Rabbi Simcha Weiser Rotal Zanani Middle School Volunteers: Mati Kleinman Jordan Lerner Abby Rappoport Avraham Soncino Volunteer Drivers Yael Alpert Gigi Appel Joyce Arovas Nancy Barker Sara Boniske Deborah Brookler Gershon Brookler Pam Broudy Ora Duben Maggy Dujowich Chaya Ertel Mindi Estrada Karen Bubbie Fisher Tova Goldschmidt Allen Gruber Toni Gruber Esther Kaplan Margaret Leeman 5

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7 The Soille Scene 7 The 7th graders took a trip to Balboa Park on Thursday. They started the day at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park where they got to experience the IMAX film Dream Big. With its inspiring stories of human grit and aspiration, Dream Big reveals the compassion and creativity that drive engineers to create better lives for people and a more sustainable future for us all. They were then given the opportunity to explore the science center, where they learned about physics and tried to solve a murder mystery. After lunch, the students headed over to look at all of the science fair projects that were accepted into the county competition. Their eyes were opened to all of the possibilities. It's never too early to start thinking about project ideas for next year!!

8 The Soille Scene Middle school math students celebrated Pi Day (3.14) early this year. They measured and calculated pi, played games, and of course ate pie! First grade is practicing adding U.S. coins by playing a game of "I have...who has...?" 8

9 The Soille Scene Middle school students recently participated in the annual international Math League Contest. The Math League's motto is "building student interest and confidence in Mathematics through solving worthwhile problems." It's a challenging competition and we want to celebrate our students for participating! Students who score 14 or above should be commended. The top three scores in each grade received certificates. Here are the results! 6th grade: 1st place - Netanel Dimenstein 2nd place - Jordan Lerner 3rd place - Ella Raz Also commended: Ayden Arya, Ariel Adato, Naomi Moryosef, Shimshon Levin, Lia Ellis, JJ Klein, Guelah Wrotslavsky and Ethan Shakhman. 7th grade: 1st place - Noah Leeman (highest score in the middle school) 2nd place - Tzvi Adatto and Avraham Peikes 3rd place - Ilan Horn Also commended: Grant Lieberman, Kayla Venger, Dovid Moskowitz, Eve Zanani, Jordan Rezmovitch, Raquel Chaljon, Jakob McElfresh, Allan Brzezinski and Anna Maya. 8th grade: 1st place - Jacob Horn 2nd place - Gaston Maya 3rd place - Ahuvah Liebman Also commended: Max Singer and Szymon Brzezinski Sixth grade students completed their volume projects last week! The results were very creative combinations of the cylinders and rectangular and triangular prisms we were studying. 9

10 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu March 24, Adar 5777 The Soille Scene Fourth graders built and tested catapults in science class this week. Fifth Grade worked to match literary elements and techniques with their definitions in a race against the clock! 10

11 Save the Date-June Gala Soille Hebrew Day Gala Sunday, June 4th Save the date of Sunday, June 4th for our annual Gala at the New Children s Museum. We our honoring Mrs. Emily Einhorn for her leadership and devotion to the community. Mrs. Einhorn is a past parent (students Estee and Max) and Vice President of Hebrew Day, is a past Chair of the Jewish Community Foundation, and serves as Vice Chair of the Leichtag Foundation. Tribute Journal Messages Start sending in your message for our beautiful Tribute Journal. The Journal is also a full calendar for next school year. Put in a message to your children, grandchildren or teachers. Buy an ad for your business and / or solicit ads from businesses you patronize. Ad Form is found in the back of this Kolenu. The Auction Let s make this year s Auction a huge success. Ask the people you frequent for a donation to the Auction in support of Hebrew Day. We make packages, so no gift is too small. Think of gift certificates, items, services, jewelry, handbags, luggage, clothing, toys, etc. Auction forms are located at the end of this Kolenu. Contact Estelle Workman, eworkman@hebrewday.org or , ext. 101 for more information. Tribute Journal / Desk Calendar The Tribute Journal is a wonderful way to honor your children, grandchildren, teachers, staff and, of course, Soille Hebrew Day! Advertise your business, too! Tribute Journal forms are located in the back of the Kolenu and at the front desk. Questions? Contact Klara Lapp, , ext. 105 or klapp@hebrewday.org. Honorary Committee Selwyn & Hilary Isakow, Honorary Committee Co-Chairs Rabbi Moshe & Ariella Adatto David & Yael Alpert Mike & Karen Aron Geoffrey & Carla Berg Marsha Berkson Edgar & Julie Berner Cynthia Bolker Dr. Arthur & Eilene Cummins Sam & Sandra Dimenstein Moises Eilemberg Dr. Daniel Einhorn Estee Einhorn Max Einhorn Robin & Leo Eisenberg Sam & Meryn Ellis Jim Farley Drs. Ray & Rhona Fink Susanna & Michael Flaster Dr. Franklin & Jean Gaylis Mark & Hanna Glieberman Marleigh & Alan Gleicher Eli & Iliana Glovinsky Allen & Toni Gruber Stacy & Jon Halberg Ami Gires & Monica Handler-Penner Rabbi Chaim Hollander Dr. Gavin & Cheryl Horn Danny & Yonina Kaplan Marjory Kaplan & JJ Surbeck Adam & Tara Klein Susan & Robert Lapidus Michael & Margaret Leeman Fred & Elaine Lepow Ellen Marks Nordan Family John Ohanian Dr. Steve & Bobbe Reitman Dr. Colin & Jane Scher Colin & Nancy Seid Charlene Seidle Gina M. Tapper Brian Tauber Gary Torgow Dr. Gidon & Marilyn Williams Dinner Committee (in formation) Sharon Amsalem Stefan Bain Judy Beraha Sara Boniske Shauna Breskin Malke Brookler Lori Carnot Maggy Dujowich Chaya Ertel Alison Ferry Tova Goldschmidt Sharon Hefetz Alysa Kaplan Judith Kahn Ilana Podolsky Sarah Price-Keating Julie Rupp Sherry Saavedra Devorah Soncino Jennifer Tabak-Levy Malka Weiser Come and join the working Gala committee! It s fun and we value your input! Contact Estelle,eworkman@hebrewday.org and let her know you will help!! 11

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16 Community News Mazal Tov Sara (Katz - HDS Class of 1996) and Scott Koblentz on the birth of a daughter, and to proud grandparents Howard and Ann Katz....Jonah (HDS Class of 2005) and Daniella Cohen on the bris of their son, Yitzchak Isaac, and to proud grandparents Jeremy and Hilda Cohen....Matt Ferry for being honored by the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program with a Distinguished Service Award and Wiley M. Manuel Award for pro-bono work last year. Condolences to...jorge Halperin on the passing of his mother, Rosa Halperin, grandmother to HDs graduates Dania (Class of 2011) and Bernardo (Class of 2014), mother-in-law to HDS teacher Judith....the Levy Family on the recent loss of Nate Levy. Condolences to Nate s wife, Celia, their children, Sharleen Wollach (Vice President of the Jewish Community Foundation), David and Melanie Levy, Diane and Howard Schachat, and to the grandchildren (Martin Levy, HDS class of 1997) and great-grandchildren. Recycle your ink cartridges Bring in your used ink cartridges to Hebrew Day! 16

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18 For 20 years the plagues have been shared at the Pesach Seder with our children and families, and it is our privilege and commitment to keep on bringing joy and creating good memoires! Please place your order today for this year s limited edition plague kits filled with kosher toys and fun representing each of the 10 plagues. The Ten Plagues - ONLY $15 a kit Our Plague Kits are extra special! Order yours today! Every year we sell out so make sure you get your order in early. Only a limited quantities are made! NAME: Grade: NUMBER OF KITS: TOTAL COST:$ Kits will be distributed in class on March 20th. You can still order! We ll sell until sold out. Make checks payable to SSDHDS. Turn this form into Estelle Workman or your order to eworkman@hebrewday.org

19 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 54th Anniversary Gala Sunday, June 4, 2017 Honoring Emily Einhorn Tribute Journal Form Bonim Builder $5,000 Includes a Full Bonim page in the Tribute Journal & a table at the Gala Double Chai $3,600 Includes a Full Double Chai page in the Tribute Journal & 8 tickets to the Gala Chai $1,800 Includes a Full Chai page in the Tribute Journal & 4 tickets to the Gala Patron $1,000 Includes a Full Patron page in the Tribute Journal & 2 tickets to the Gala Voyager $500 Includes a Full Page in the Tribute Journal & 2 tickets to the Gala Chaverim $225 Includes a Half Page in the Tribute Journal Quarter Page / Business Card $150 DEADLINE: May 15, 2017 Full Page Size: 7.5 x 4.5 Half Page Size: 4.13 x 4.3 Quarter Page Size: 2.2 x 4.5 Directions: Fill out this form and mail with payment to SSDHDS, 3630 Afton Road, San Diego, CA your camera-ready tribute to Klara Lapp, klapp@hebrewday.org. If you would like us to design your page, use the back of this form for your copy and attach pictures. Name: Address: State: Zip: City: Phone: Credit Card #: Exp. Date: 3 Digit Code: Billing Zip: Amount: For more information, contact Klara Lapp at ext. 105 or klapp@hebrewday.org 3630 Afton Road San Diego, CA