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1 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool September 9, 2016 Parsha Shoftim 6 Elul 5776 Light Candles 6:43 pm Your Board of Directors at work at their Summer Retreat Soille Hebrew Day Board Members gathered in August to strategize and plan for the coming year in their role of governing, overseeing policy and direction, ensuring financial stability, and assisting with the leadership and promotion of Hebrew Day. Getting to Know One Another The Back to School Nights for K 2 and for 3 5 were very well attended. Parents were able to not only meet and interact with their child s teachers, but gain insight to classroom routines and to ideas to accelerate the progress and development of their child. Establishing a secure teacher student relationship is essential to learning, and completing this relationship triangle by connecting teachers to parents is vitally important. Thank you to all who attended, and to our teachers for caring so much. We look forward to this week s Middle School program on Wednesday evening. Seated L to R: Yvonne Venger, Marilyn Williams, Geoffrey Berg. Standing L to R: Moises Eilemberg, Iliana Glovinsky, Hillary Kleinman, Yonina Kaplan, Josh Cohen, Marcia Wollner, Michael Leeman In This Issue: Calendar 2 Parshat Shoftim 3 The Soille Scene Afton Road San Diego, CA Soille Community News 7

2 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu September 9, Elul 5776 Calendar of Events September October S M T W T F S S M T W T F S September 13, 2016 Cross Country Meet 4 pm September 14, :00-8:30 pm, Middle School Back to School Night followed by 8th grade fundraising meeting September 22, 2016 Boys Football Game 3:30 pm Girls Volleyball Game 3:30 pm September 26, 2016 Cross Country Meet 4 pm September 27, th grade Library Fieldtrip September 28, 2016 Generation s Day September 29, 2016 Preschool High Holiday Puppet Show Boys Football Game 3:30 pm Girls Volleyball Game 3:30 pm October 3-4, 2016 Rosh HaShana - No School October 6, 2016 Girls Volleyball Game 3:30 pm October 11, pm Noon Dismissal - Erev Yom Kippur 3:30 pm Cross Country Meet October 12, 2016 Yom Kippur- No School October 17-25, 2016 Sukkot Break No School Are you available Monday, Tuesday and / or Wednesday?? Come anytime from 8 10 a.m. or 2:00 3:30 p.m. We need many hands to help with a large mailing. Thank you!! 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 Admissions: 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 Marcia Wollner Brian Zimmerman 2

3 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu September 9, Elul 5776 Parshat Shoftim OVERVIEW: Parshat Shoftim (Deut. 16:18 21:9) Moshe tells Bnei Yisrael to appoint judges and officers in their cities. A bribe of even an insignificant sum is forbidden. Trees are not to be planted near Hashem's altar, as was the way of idolaters. Blemishes in animals designated for offerings and other points of disqualification are listed. The Great Sanhedrin is to make binding decisions on new situations according to Torah criteria to prevent the fragmentation of the Torah. A very learned scholar who refuses to accept the Halachic decisions of the Sanhedrin incurs the death penalty. A Jewish king may only have possessions and symbols of power commensurate with the honor of his office, but not for self-aggrandizement. He is to write for himself two sifrei Torah, one to be kept with him wherever he goes, so that he doesn't become haughty. Neither the kohanim nor the levi'im are to inherit land in the Land of Israel, rather they are to be supported by the community by a system of tithes. All divination is prohibited. Hashem promises the Jewish People that He will send them prophets to guide them, and Moshe explains how a genuine prophet may be distinguished from a false one. Cities of refuge are to be provided an accidental killer to escape the blood-avenger from the deceased's family. However, someone who kills with malice is to be handed over to the blood-avenger. Moshe cautionsbnei Yisrael not to move boundary markers to increase their property. Two witnesses who conspire to "frame" a third party are to be punished with the very same punishment that they conspired to bring upon the innocent party. A kohen is to be anointed specifically for when Israel goes to war, to instill trust in Hashem. Among those disqualified from going to war is anyone who has built a new house but not lived in it yet, or anyone who is fearful or fainthearted. An enemy must be given the chance to make peace, but if they refuse, all the males are to be killed. Fruit trees are to be preserved and not cut down during the siege. If a corpse is found between cities, the elders of the nearest city must take a heifer, slaughter it, and wash their hands over it, saying that they are not guilty of the death. (C) 2016 Ohr Somayach International DRASHA: We are all in favor of equality and justice. The goal of all democratic societies is to have, as far as humanly possible, an incorruptible and fair judicial system. Since, however, judges are only human no matter how knowledgeable and altruistic they may be, the perfect judicial system has never yet been achieved. Nevertheless, in order to make society livable, we are bidden to obey the decisions of the court. As the Talmud itself points out, "even if they proclaim to you that left is right and right is left, you want to listen to them." The Talmud acknowledges that judicial error is a facet of life.for after all, left is never right and right is never left. So, how are judicial errors ever to be corrected? The answer to that question usually comes with the passage of time and with the application of common sense to the realities of life. The famous dictum in Jewish life has always been what wisdom cannot accomplish, time will." Heaven, so to speak, also takes a hand over time in adjusting erroneous judicial decisions and somehow making things come out right in the end. Yet, the Torah emphasizes to us that even though judicial error is possible if not even probable, we are to follow the decisions of our judges for otherwise anarchy will reign and society will dissolve. The decisions of judges may be analyzed and even disagreed with, but judges are to be respected and their judgments eventually are to be fulfilled. Ultimate justice is relegated to the provinces of Heavenly guidance. common sense and an intuition of fairness and equity. The great Rabbi Israel Lipkin of Salant often pointed out that Heaven alone can take into account all of the facets, consequences and results of judgment, reward and punishment. The human judge is limited in perspective and foresight. We are all aware of the law of unintended consequences, which dog all legislation and judicial decision. It is because of this that the Talmud ruefully has G-d, so to speak, busy undoing many of the decisions and actions of leaders and ordinary people in order to achieve the Divine will and purpose in the actions and decisions of humans. All judicial systems contain a process of review and appeal from decisions made by lower courts. This is an inherent realization the judicial error is present and likely in all human affairs. It is of little wonder then that the phrase trial and error is so well known in the English language. The judicial system always attempts to correct and analyze itself. However, even in so doing, it is always subject to bias, preconceived notions and erroneous logic and decisions. Nevertheless the Torah emphasizes that judicial systems are mandatory for society to function. It is one of the basic seven laws of Noachide tradition. So, as in every other facet of life, the Torah bids us to do the best that we can but to be aware of our human limitations. Shabat Shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein. (C) 2016 Jewish tradition ascribes judicial decisions not merely to book knowledge and even to precedent, but also to 3

4 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu September 9, Elul 5776 The Soille Scene Adventures in the Past Courtney Cox, our very own fifth grade general studies teacher, likes to explore the world during her summer breaks. This year Miss Cox traveled to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia to learn more about our nation's beginnings. There she met interpreters of the past; historians who had spent more than 10 years studying their characters in order to make them come alive. She was stopped on the street by young Thomas Jefferson himself on his way to the House of Burgesses and toured the Governor's Palace with Lady Dunmore. As a member of the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute, Miss Cox spent her week at Williamsburg delving into primary sources and planning how to make history come alive for her students. She studied Colonial trades, Colonial farming techniques, and visited historic landmarks such as Jamestown and Yorktown. In addition to experiential knowledge about Colonial times, she now has access to many historical resources that she plans to implement into her fifth grade social studies curriculum. The photo to the left, shows the Torah High Grade 9 class of 16 girls, 12 of whom are HDS Grads! We are very proud that 12 Hebrew Day graduates from our Class of 2016 have continued their Jewish education at Torah High School. Shown above is the entire Grade 9 at Torah High. This continuity speaks volumes of praise for the impact Torah learning has on our students, sparking within them the interest to build upon their foundation of Jewish knowledge further during their high school years. 4

5 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu September 9, Elul 5776 The Soille Scene First graders are shown above working happily, on their personal narratives! Boxtops for Education What is it? Boxtops for Education is a program that provides cash back to schools. For each box top, Hebrew Day earns 10 cents. This doesn t sound like much, but it adds up! Especially if every family commits to collecting them. The deadline to submit your boxtops to Hebrew Day is October 14 th. Plus: Upload the new Boxtops Bonus App so Hebrew Day can earn even more! Our Annual Campaign Did you know that you can make a donation through our website? Click here: Fundraising Goals: 1. Raise $825,000 this year for the Annual Fund 2. Encourage 100% of Parents to become contributors to Hebrew Day 3. Encourage 60% of Grandparents to become contributors to Hebrew Day 4. Through outreach, connect to 24 first time donors 5. Add 5 new commitments to join our Legacy Circle bequest program Since July 1 st, Hebrew Day has received a total of $105,689 in donations. Thank you! For information, contact Joyce Arovas, jarovas@hebrewday.org 5 Welcome the Palti family to San Diego! Rabbi Niso Palti, recently Rabbi of the Sephardic community in Mexico City, has moved with his family to Carmel Valley to establish Aish HaTorah San Diego. Rabbi Palti has come together with his wife, Yaffa, and their children Malka and Shira (Torah High), Yael, Avraham, and Shlomo (Hebrew Day School). The Palti family is an exciting addition to the Jewish landscape here. Rabbi Palti can be reached at npalti@aish.com We love helping your students but we can t unless your medical forms are turned in! Please make sure you have turned in your required forms for the new year as we are already getting headaches, bumps and bruises at school and we can t treat without your consent. Thank you!

6 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu September 9, Elul 5776 The Soille Scene Welcome to all our new students and new families! The school year has come with the wonderful opportunity to welcome 59 new students and 24 new families into our Hebrew Day School family! Of our new students, 21 are siblings of returning students and 38 are the children of our 24 new families. With new students in nearly every class within the school, we all have the opportunity to welcome our new students and families in a personal way. If you are interested in reaching out to any of the new families, please speak with our Director of Enrollment, Beth Licha, who will be happy to connect you! New Siblings: Alon, Avraham and Avital Lior Alon IP Brookler, Shalom and Malka Ayden Brookler TP Chaljon, Alberto and Alicia Tammy Chaljon K Cohen, Jacobo and Marcel Salomon Cohen TP Elkayam, Netanel and Sarah Yishay Elkayam TP Ferry, Matthew and Alison Kayla Ferry PS-3 Freeman, Noam and Efrat Adi Freeman IP Genchel, Niv and Livna Agam Genchel TR Eden Genchel TR Gordon, Gal and Irit Dylan Gordon TP Kamshad, Case and Elsa Mikhael Kamshad 1 Talya Kamshad IP Landau, Eli and Reut Noah Landau IP Levison, Avi and Hillary Gemma Levison TR Levy, Yiftach and Jennifer Tabak-Levy Shira Levy K Rappoport, Roger and Debbie Joshua Rappoport Reinking, Nathan and Giovanna Luciana Reinking IP Rupp, Jacob and Julie Talia Rupp IP Scott, Lior and Karin Joy Scott IP Tzarum, Netanel and Noga Elad Tzarum IP Zummay, Lior and Melissa Ella Zummay TP K New Families: Abadi, Isaac and Anzarut, Elizabeth Aliza Abadi-Anzarut 1 Daniela Abadi-Anzarut PS-4 Barth, Ben and Shlomit Ella Barth PS-1 Emanuel Barth IP Bega, Alon and Ilanit Bat-Sheva Bega PS-1 Chlebovich, Ze'ev and Nir-Chelbovich, Adi Lior Chlebovich K Yuval Chlebovich PS-3 Coleman, Aaron and Oratowski-Coleman, Jesica Adina Coleman PS-1 Farajzadeh, Farshid and Baghbeh, Sheila Leila Farajzadeh PS-2 Farca, Ivan and Atri, Karen Mark Farca 1 Grinshfan, Roni and Spektor, Hani Shalom Grinshfan PS-3 Shira Grinshfan K Gur, Oz and Boeno, Shiran Meshi Gur TR Halevy, Yonatan and Devorah Elchanan Halevy PS-1 Kibrit, Alberto and Joan Gabriel Kibrit 1 Karla Kibrit PS-4 Leake, Kevin and Chana Rachel Dovid Leake PS-3 Levy, Daniel and Jennifer Dahlia Levy 8 Lieberman, Jennifer Grant Lieberman 7 Lombroso, Salvador and Dalia Isi Lombroso 1 Lyla Lombroso PS-4 Lupu, David and Michal Leo Lupu IP Mudgett, Lawrence and Liz Arya Mudgett TP Talia Mudgett TP Palti, Niso and Yaffa Avraham Palti 3 Shlomo Yehudah Palti Yael Palti 7 K Rubanenko, Dalya Judah Rubanenko Rafael Rubanenko Saul, Isaac and Debora David Saul 1 Smoot-Berko, Ariel and Monica Leo Smoot-Berko 2 Soncino, Isaac and Devorah Avi Soncino 6 Eliyahu Soncino 3 Meir Lev Soncino PS-3 Wrosch, Mitchell and Kimber Eli Wrosch K Yonah Wrosch TP Sammy Wrosch PS-3 Abrams, Holley David Zirak PS-4 PS-4 PS-4 6

7 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu September 9, Elul 5776 Mazel Tov to Community News...Dan (HDS Class of 1998) and Lauren Jachimowicz on the birth of their daughter Nadine Ester, and to proud grandparents Joachim and Clara Jachimowicz, and Aunts Gina and Michelle....Nicole Patolai (HDS student 2000) who is leaving the Israel Travel Center of Federation, moving to Jerusalem to be a Joint Distribution Committee Jewish Service Core Fellow. We wish Nicole every success, and express our thanks to her in her role supporting our graduates on their Israel trip. After School Art Classes Our art teacher Avril Butbul will be offering a three week, pre-rosh Hashanah art class for students to paint their very own silk challah cover. To facilitate this project after school, art for this session will be an hour and a half per class, from 3:45 until 5:15 pm on Wednesdays. The session will run September 14th, 21st and 28th. Cost for this session is $108 and a $25 silk supply fee. Students must enroll by September 7th so supplies can be ordered. This class is open to all students at the school regardless of age. Thursday September 29, 6pm The Jewish Federation's Annual Free Men s event will feature Bret Stephens from The Wall Street Journal. Register at On Sunday morning, September 25th, 2016, at 9:45a.m. please join Torah High School and Adat Yeshurun as we present The Stacy Lynn Pariser Memorial Lecture - Is Your Master in Your Pocket? Liberation in the Age of Technology - a powerful and inspiring pre-rosh Hashana address featuring world-renowned speaker Rabbi Yissocher Frand which will be held at Adat Yeshurun, 8625 La Jolla Scenic Drive North, La Jolla. Rabbi Frand will be addressing today's most pressing issues. Make your Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile and Amazon will send Hebrew Day a donation. Go to smile.amazon.com and choose Hebrew Day. Did you know you can buy Gift Cards through Hebrew Day? Order your gift cards through Hebrew Day to stores that you already frequent? In return, merchants donate back to Hebrew Day. To order, contact Klara Lapp, , ext. 105 or klapp@hebrewday.org The Ralphs Rewards Program is a great way to help support Hebrew Day at no cost to you. Now is the time to register or re-register your Ralphs Rewards Card. You can call Ralphs Community Contributions at and select Hebrew Day. The school s ID number is: You can also go online to create a new account or re-enroll. Go to and click either Sign In or Register. Every time you shop and swipe your card, Ralphs will send Hebrew Day a donation! 7

8 6TH ANNUAL GALA APPRECIATION EVENING SPECIAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY THE IDF ORCHESTRA TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT Save The Date SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 th 2016 MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT SAN DIEGO INGENUITY AND VALOR sandiego@fidf.org THEIR JOB IS TO LOOK AFTER ISRAEL. OURS IS TO LOOK AFTER THEM.

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