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1.6.12 Chadashot -TEST chadashot@saracademy.org <chadashot@saracademy.org> To: sburian@saracademy.org, beverly@saracademy.org Sylvia Burian <sburian@saracademy.

To Ilene Strauss (AC Faculty) on the passing of her beloved father, Carl Strauss.

How do we deal with these ideas which at times compete with each other? When is it appropriate to compromise one's individual ambitions for the sake of the "tzibbur"?

What do we do if we are not comfortable with something that the "tzibbur" is doing?

1 Chadashot -TEST To: Sylvia Burian Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 8:54 AM Condolences To Steven Siegel and Laura Rabinowitz on the passing of their beloved father, Rabbi Stanley Z. (Schneur Zalman) Siegel. To Ilene Strauss (AC Faculty) on the passing of her beloved father, Carl Strauss. the same time, we emphasize the responsibility of being part of a community, and the value of not "separating yourself from your community". How do we deal with these ideas which at times compete with each other? When is it appropriate to compromise one's individual ambitions for the sake of the "tzibbur"? How do we allow for many individual voices to be heard and valued, while not compromising the unity of the "tzibbur"? What do we do if we are not comfortable with something that the "tzibbur" is doing? As we focus on the needs of the community, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage each of you to participate generously in our annual fundraising drive for this year's SAR dinner, in order to honor a few very worthy individuals, and to ensure that EVERY member of our community is given the benefit of a quality Jewish education. Thank you and Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Binyamin Krauss QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week Bereishit ends and we prepare to start Sefer Shemot. What are your hopes for a new beginning, returning to school after vacation? January 6, Tevet 5772 Parshat Vayechi Candle Lighting: 4:24pm Havdallah: 5:28pm (see quotes throughout) Click here for a pdf version of Chadashot I want to get more sleep so I can have better concentration during davening." Mazal Tov A Message from Rabbi Krauss - Hannah Siegel 8X To Penina Mazurek (ELC K1 teacher) and her husband Menashe on the birth of their daughter, Yocheved. Dear Parents, This week's Parsha, which concludes Sefer Bereishit, serves as the transition from the stories of individuals, the avot, to the story of a community, and the birth of Am Yisrael. I would encourage you to take some time at your Shabbat tables to discuss the role of the individual and the role of the community. We encourage people to follow their individual passions, and cultivate their unique talents and abilities. At Academy News And justice for all.

both the Hebrew and English departments focusing on this year's theme of Arvut/Connections. "Blood & Guts: What's Inside?

Medical Discovery Lab" our young medical explorers brought the knowledge they acquired and put it to practical use by creating first aid kits for various locations in the

Aaron Steinberg's Social Justice Enrichment Cluster explored different ways that the four students could change the world in just 9 weeks.

After learning about what role animal shelters play in our community, a fundraiser was launched to help the Yonkers Animal Shelter build a new state-of-the-art facility.

To culminate the experience, the group visited the Yonkers animal shelter for a tour of the facility, a loud (and sometimes scary) walk through the dog room, and some

The Riverdale Press visits SAR Connecting all of the Pieces The second grade continued to learn about their neighborhood and have been focused on the people, places and

On December 21 st, the second grade was visited by Nikki Dowling, associate editor and education reporter at The Riverdale Press, a local newspaper. Ms.

2 both the Hebrew and English departments focusing on this year's theme of Arvut/Connections. "Blood & Guts: What's Inside? Medical Discovery Lab" Today, as a culminating project in the Enrichment Cluster, "Blood & Guts: What's Inside? Medical Discovery Lab" our young medical explorers brought the knowledge they acquired and put it to practical use by creating first aid kits for various locations in the school. Kol hakavod on providing this special product for our school and thank you to the facilitators: Dr. Amy Ciner, Dr. Jennifer Fenster, and Dr. Yardaena Osband! Aaron Steinberg's Social Justice Enrichment Cluster explored different ways that the four students could change the world in just 9 weeks. After much deliberation, the boys determined that Animal Rights was a passion they all had in common. After learning about what role animal shelters play in our community, a fundraiser was launched to help the Yonkers Animal Shelter build a new state-of-the-art facility. Weeks of selling Hershey's Kisses brought in over $78! To culminate the experience, the group visited the Yonkers animal shelter for a tour of the facility, a loud (and sometimes scary) walk through the dog room, and some adorable petting in the cat room. At the end of the tour, the boys presented the shelter manager with their donation to the facility. The Riverdale Press visits SAR Connecting all of the Pieces The second grade continued to learn about their neighborhood and have been focused on the people, places and services which make up a community. On December 21 st, the second grade was visited by Nikki Dowling, associate editor and education reporter at The Riverdale Press, a local newspaper. Ms. Dowling explained how to write an article, discussed different parts of the newspaper and showed the students pictures of the newsroom. The students listened intently and were eager to ask questions about reporters, editors and life in the newsroom. They were especially interested in how photographers know what pictures to take and if reporters write stories for the photos or vice versa. Ms. Dowling was clearly impressed with the student s desire to learn and all of the amazing questions they had. The fifth grade has been busy creating and decorating individual puzzle pieces which will eventually be pieced together as a symbol of Arvut. The SAR Art program is connected to the school s curriculum in

Each year the children artistically decorate and inscribe many cards to Chayalim to say thank you for their service to the people and Land of Israel.

And so began the Junior High School cross-grade chevruta learning program.

Another special project began during the Intifada.

Each one said Refuah Shleimah in Hebrew, and was uniquely created by a child with teacher guidance.

Since that time, that Chesed project has continued each year, sending over 200 hangings since it began, and always to a different hospital - from Yerushalayim to Rechovot, from Tel Aviv to Kfar Saba,

They decide one of 6 ways to have the Hebrew Refuah Shleimah letters traced onto the fabric, and choose from templates of luchot,hamsas, magen davids, and doves to be outlined.

3 Each year the children artistically decorate and inscribe many cards to Chayalim to say thank you for their service to the people and Land of Israel. The toughest of soldiers has been truly touched when receiving one of these cards, and the children develop a sense of appreciation for the brave and hard working soldiers in our beloved Eretz Yisrael - truly a win-win situation! JHS - Asarah B Tevet Learning 58% percent of you probably aren t sure what Asarah B Tevet is all about, said Rabbi Rosenberg Let s learn and see what we can find out. And so began the Junior High School cross-grade chevruta learning program. Asarah B Tevet is the day on which the siege of Jerusalem began and was the beginning of the chain of events which ended with the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash on Tisha B Av. Another special project began during the Intifada. In an attempt to have the children of K3 make a real and meaningful difference to the hurting people of Israel, they began designing and decorating individual wall hangings to send to hospitals there. Each one said Refuah Shleimah in Hebrew, and was uniquely created by a child with teacher guidance. At the end of the year, all were taken or sent to a hospital where they were hung in patients rooms, along with a message from the children. Since that time, that Chesed project has continued each year, sending over 200 hangings since it began, and always to a different hospital - from Yerushalayim to Rechovot, from Tel Aviv to Kfar Saba, from Nahariya to Beer Sheva.The students are just beginning a new cycle, and have selected a colorful fabric which has been cut and hemmed. They decide one of 6 ways to have the Hebrew Refuah Shleimah letters traced onto the fabric, and choose from templates of luchot,hamsas, magen davids, and doves to be outlined. They then have the option of sewing and gluing beads, sequins, ribbon, shells, pom-poms, buttons or jewels around each shape. The process begins in class, and then parents are invited individually or in pairs to come and work with the child to finish his/her project. The parent puts the final touches on with glitter glue, and then shares with the class some special experience s/he has had in Israel. Each visit is so special, and adds to the children s understanding of various aspects of our country across the world. Below are some beautiful photos of last year's finished projects. The 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grades were divided up into small groups and learned about the significance of the day. What happened on Asarah B Tevet?, What is the larger implication to the Jewish people?, Why do we fast? All of these questions were addressed and discussed in the hope that the events of Asarah B Tevet would take on new meaning for our students and they could better understand the importance of the day. For the past few years, with the guidance of Morah Rita Rivka Lewy the children spearheaded a collection of used soft toys, which are sent to Israeli institutions under the auspices of Bears from Bergenfield. As the school-wide donations arrive, they are counted before being sent to Israel. The new number of arrivals are added to the last number, and one or two children with a highly developed math sense can actually calculate this in their heads! The teachers keep lists of 100 numbers on their door, circling each new number to reflect toys that come in. This year they are already approaching 400! The hope is to rival the record from the past of almost 1,000! Please canvas everyone you know, as this is a wonderful way to recycle toys that are no longer needed, and to send them to children who will love them! "Olam Chesed Yibaneh" - "The world is built on kindness" (Click here to see flyer) Daily Chesed in the ELC While chesed is constantly modeled and woven daily into the ELC curriculum, the teachers have also developed some special ways to strengthen this midah into our children.

I hope to go on more trips Avi Turok 3Z The This children week put in their Sports all into making theirs as beautiful a

Lederman and a strong game by goalie Jonah Amron.

It's That "Kind" of Week 7th grade basketball game dedicated to first grader Neshama Ryman and Chai Lifeline!

first grader Neshama Ryman and the Chai Lifeline Organization.

There will be a short program/presentation at 7:45pm and game will begin at 8:15pm.

4 I hope to go on more trips Avi Turok 3Z The This children week put in their Sports all into making theirs as beautiful a project as possible, knowing full well that they will be giving it away for the benefit of others in Israel. This is chesed and arvut at its best! The SAR Hockey Team defeated RYNJ 5-2 last night, with goals by Sam Soff, Jason Burian, Solomon Bergwerk and Jonathan Lederman and a strong game by goalie Jonah Amron. The 7 th grade boy's basketball team lost to North Shore in an overtime nail biter, It's That "Kind" of Week 7th grade basketball game dedicated to first grader Neshama Ryman and Chai Lifeline! This Saturday night, January 7 th, the seventh grade boy s basketball team will be dedicating their game against HALB to first grader Neshama Ryman and the Chai Lifeline Organization. Chai Lifeline has been supporting Neshama and her family throughout her struggle with cancer. There will be a short program/presentation at 7:45pm and game will begin at 8:15pm. I want to learn more math in this part of the year. I go to Morah Sharon s math class because I like math a lot. Noah Grosberg 1Y Picture of the Week When asked why they thought to run this event the students said, Neshama and the Ryman family continue to inspire us all and we would like to show our support and gratitude. The students made posters and decorated a huge banner to be displayed at the game. Neshama and her family spoke to the 7 th grade and thanked them for their efforts on her behalf.

Pasrshat Vayechi - By the children of K-4 Kol Hakavod to the event coordinators: Amichai Zieler Feit, Erez Major, Hank Stein, Dovie Marcus, Rebecca Perla and Sophie Hecht!

event=development&aff=szaks-sar In discussing this week s parsha, Parshat Vayechi, the children in K-4 learned about the unique brachot (blessings) Yaakov gave to all of his sons.

Many parents bestow this bracha on their children on Friday night at the Shabbat table.

5 Pasrshat Vayechi - By the children of K-4 Kol Hakavod to the event coordinators: Amichai Zieler Feit, Erez Major, Hank Stein, Dovie Marcus, Rebecca Perla and Sophie Hecht! To make a donation to Chai Lifeline click on this link: In discussing this week s parsha, Parshat Vayechi, the children in K-4 learned about the unique brachot (blessings) Yaakov gave to all of his sons. Special emphasis was put on the bracha HaMalach Hagoel, the blessing Yaakov gave to his grandsons Efraim and Menashe. Many parents bestow this bracha on their children on Friday night at the Shabbat table. In keeping with the theme of Arvut, Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Lazeh we emphasized the fact that Yaacov gave each child a blessing, based on each child's individual strengths and weaknesses. Ahavat Yisrael (Yaakov) means that each one of us, despite our differences, is a member in good standing and deserves blessings (brachot). Visit to view this year's growing online Dinner Journal, now "live." If you've already placed your ad, we thank you. If you haven't, please join the campaign and pay tribute to our honorees. To be on top of all my work and help others more. - Adi Ronen 7W KEY DATES & DEADLINES: 12 DAYS LEFT TO PLACE YOUR ADS! Mark Your Calendars! Journal Ad Deadline: Monday, January 16th Reservations Deadline: Monday, January 23rd We look forward to seeing you there! דבר תורה January 2012

Friday, January 13 th Saturday, January 14 th Sixth Grade Shabbaton at SAR To learn better English and to

-Shira Margalit 4Y Saturday, January 14 th First Grade Siddur Sparks SAR Wins $2,500 Grant for Innovation

Monday, January 16 th Martin Luther King Day No Sessions Wednesday, January 18 th First Grade Siddur Play

Program SAR was chosen as a 2nd Place finalist among 45 schools vying for the Torah U Mesorah Innovation

The award of $2,500 was granted in recognition of the creativity and effectiveness of this past year's 1

It was an amazing effort displayed by our community, and it has been recognized as exceptional in the

org/fundraising Tuesday, January 24 th Sixth Grade Girls Matan Bat Mitzvah Program I hope to learn

6 Friday, January 13 th Saturday, January 14 th Sixth Grade Shabbaton at SAR To learn better English and to improve my drawing and cooking skills. -Shira Margalit 4Y Saturday, January 14 th First Grade Siddur Sparks SAR Wins $2,500 Grant for Innovation in Fundraising! Monday, January 16 th Martin Luther King Day No Sessions Wednesday, January 18 th First Grade Siddur Play Saturday, January 21 st Fifth Grade Melave Malka Monday, January 23 rd Sixth Grade Boys Bar Mitzvah Program SAR was chosen as a 2nd Place finalist among 45 schools vying for the Torah U Mesorah Innovation in Fundraising Grant. The award of $2,500 was granted in recognition of the creativity and effectiveness of this past year's 1 in 1000 campaign that brought in over $40,000 in just 3 short weeks! It was an amazing effort displayed by our community, and it has been recognized as exceptional in the field of day school fundraising. You can view all 45 submissions at Tuesday, January 24 th Sixth Grade Girls Matan Bat Mitzvah Program I hope to learn multiplication and division because before vacation we reviewed addition and subtraction. I'm excited to learn new things. - Rachel Vidomlanski 3Z Wednesday, January 25 th Rosh Chodesh Shvat Wear Blue & White! Community Events Saturday, January 28 th SAR DINNER! Come see your friends in... Tuesday, January 31 st - 4 th Grade Colonial Day Riverdale Theatre Group presents ANNIE at The Lovinger Theatre in Lehmann College

FEATURING the following SAR students: Annie - Shira Schleifer Miss Hannigan - Talia Kuperferman Lily St Regis - Sara Friedman Molly - Basia Fellner Dublin (Basia as Molly - Sun Jan.22@2pm, Sat. Jan.28@8pm, Sun Jan.

7 FEATURING the following SAR students: Annie - Shira Schleifer Miss Hannigan - Talia Kuperferman Lily St Regis - Sara Friedman Molly - Basia Fellner Dublin (Basia as Molly - Sun Jan.22@2pm, Sat. Jan.28@8pm, Sun Jan.29@6pm) Molly- Dafna Horowitz (Dafna as Molly - Sat. Jan.21@ 8pm, Sun 6pm, Sun Jan. 2pm) Kate - Eliana Sastow Betty - Keren Benillouche Boylan Sister - Meitarel Glas Cecille - Sara Rose Greenberg Sophie - Meitarel Glas Orphans/NYC kids: Ayelet Bar David, Rivka Boniuk, Jessica Brenner, Leah Maayan, Hannah Winter, Michal Maayan, Julia Cappell, Ariella Bulman Servants, Hoovervillites and NYC Citizens: Elisheva May, Leora Schloss, Meitarel Glas, Gabriella Chefitz, Sara Rose Greenberg and SAR Parent... DAVID WINTER as FDR January 21 at 8:00pm, January 22 at 2:00 pm, January 22 at 6:00pm January 28 at 8:00 pm, January 29 at 2:00 pm, January 29 at 6:00pm FOR TICKETS GO TO: USED STUFFED TOYS FOR ISRAEL Turn those dust collectors into someone s treasure and teach your children a beautiful chesed.. Such an easy mitzvah! Send them in to K3 ELC now and all year. PLEASE - Help us reach our goal of 1,000. Ask your friends and neighbors. Also not using your baggage allowance to Israel? Going any time soon? If you are are willing to take a pre-delivered duffel bag of toys, you will be met at Ben Gurion by Betty and Ed Wolfe - the angels who wash and mend them and distribute them for us. Children in Israeli hospitals are waiting for them! Tizku Lemitzvot and thank you so, so much. Please contact Morah Rita-Rivka K3 - ritalewy@gmail.com Chesed Opportunity Morah Naomi Cohen s husband Mike along with the Putti Village Assistance Organization will be traveling to Uganda on January 11 th. With generous donations, two of the young men of the village are now safely in Israel to begin studying with Rabbi Riskin in Efrat. The group is hoping to bring over some things that the villagers need. If you can donate any of the items below, please contact Naomi Cohen and bring them to her by January 10th. - Toothbrushes and toothpaste. (They would like to bring several hundred for the village. This is major preemptive health care that is important) - Arts and crafts for kids and students - Judaica such as tefillin or talitot If anyone has items they are willing to donate or help gather over the next ten days everyone in Putti would be very grateful. You can check out their website at Adult Ed at SAR Halakha Confronts New Realities with Rabbi Jonathan Kroll Thursdays 12:00-1:00 pm - Jan 12th, Jan 19th, Jan 26th - HS - 3rd Floor Conference Room How does halakha address new situations unknown to previous generations? We will examine the rulings of both early and contemporary poskim on issues such as spontaneous generation, attitudes toward slavery, women's suffrage and the halakhic status of developmental disabilities. Martin Luther King Day Program MLK program at the Bayit at HIR which will take place Jan. 16, 2012 at 7:00pm New this year - the evening will open with a powerful presentation by Civil Rights activist Ben Chaney. Registration for KLL Registration for KLL, RJC's popular Youth Softball League, is now open for the 2012 season. RJC Youth s KLL has been a source of excitement for hundreds of Jewish children and their families for over 40 years. The league, whose games take place in the spring, features two divisions: one for children in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades and a second for children in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The league teaches baseball skills and stresses sportsmanship and midot tovot on and off the field. The league is open to both girls and boys. You can now register online at All 3rd and 6th grade players, as well as any NEW players must attend an evaluation night Evaluation nights begin on Sunday January 22nd, so REGISTER NOW! All information can be found on us at rjckll2012@gmail.com for more information! Uncle Moishy & the Mitzvah Men are coming to Riverdale! Sunday, Feb 5, :00am at the Riverdale Jewish Center, 3700 Independence Ave, Riverdale. For more information contact: ganrjc@aol.com Join the Boxtop Challenge! - Antibiotics - Sports equipment (soccer balls, etc.)

To help SAR earn up to $20,000, please bring your boxtops to containers on each grade level to support SAR! Questions? Contact, Melissa Bulman mrb284@nyu.

8 To help SAR earn up to $20,000, please bring your boxtops to containers on each grade level to support SAR! Questions? Contact, Melissa Bulman Mishna Study: Join us Wednesday, January 18, from 7:45-9:00 pm at the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR), 475 W. 250 th St, Riverdale, for an evening of Mishna learning in memory of Matthew Fenster z"l, who was a beloved member and leader of our community. We will study tractate Brachot in a way designed to be accessible to learners at all levels, including beginners. This is the first of several such evenings planned for CSAIR, in cooperation with SAR and Young Israel Ohab Zedek, is engaged in a year-long project to complete the study of the entire Mishna in anticipation of Matt's first yahrzeit, 18 Av 5772/August 6, Mishnah Study Program in Memory of Matt Fenster z"l Matt was committed to an inclusive vision of Jewish learning and worked to promote Jewish textual literacy. As an adult, he worked hard to acquire the skills necessary to study Mishnah and other Jewish texts independently and in Chavruta (with a study partner). To honor his memory, the SAR Academy, Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, and Young Israel Ohab Zedek communities will join together to complete the study of the entire Mishnah in time for Matt's first Yahrzeit on August 6, 2012 (18th of Av). Consistent with Matt's inclusive vision, we encourage widespread participation from learners at all levels. Please sign up on the linked google-doc -- on your own or with a group of others -- to take responsibility for learning a tractate of Mishnah in time for the Yahrzeit. If you need help with your learning, please indicate on the spreadsheet, and we'll connect you with someone who can help. Along the way to the Yahrzeit, there will be classes and other learning programs connected to this project. The focus of the communal learning programs will be the tractate of Brakhot. So, if you have no prior experience studying Mishnah, you should still feel welcome to sign up to study Brakhot, as there will be opportunities to study this tractate at community-wide programs. Thank you for your commitment to this project. We look forward to strengthening the bonds of our community through this learning project dedicated to Matt's memory. If you have any questions, please feel free to Eric Fisher at fishere@dicksteinshapiro.com Note: All Submissions to the Community Events section are due to Chadashot@saracademy.org the Tuesday prior to publication in copy ready format. The Chadashot reserves the right to further edit submissions due to space constraints. SAR Academy SAR High School 655 West 254 Street 503 West 259 Street Riverdale, NY Riverdale, NY Unsubscribe from this enotice. powered by finalsite

Chadashot QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week was the first grade siddur play. Do you remember your siddur play? How did you feel that day?

Chadashot QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week was the first grade siddur play. Do you remember your siddur play? How did you feel that day? Chadashot 1.20.12 chadashot@saracademy.org To: sburian@saracademy.org Sylvia Burian Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 12:25 PM Condolences To Steve Fox on the passing