Fifth Grade Completes Their Milestone Path. Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool. In This Issue:

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1 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool March 31, Nisan 5777 Parsha Vayikra Light Candles 6:50 pm Fifth Grade Completes Their Milestone Path A milestone event represents a significant achievement during a person's life. The fifth graders at Soille Hebrew Day School just completed their 6th Judaic Milestone Event this week with their M & M presentation. Each year, these children have reached new thresholds of learning and accomplishments; their eyes have been opened to deeper understanding and an enriched existence in the world through each of the milestones from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Congratulations on these amazing achievements Afton Road San Diego, CA In This Issue: Calendar 2 Parshat Vayikra 3 The Soille Scene 4 Preschool Pages 8-9 Community News 10

2 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu March 31, Nisan 5777 Calendar of Events April May S M T W T F S S M T W T F S April 4, 2017 Parent Kitchen Permit Info Session 8:30 am in Computer lab upstairs April 5, rd grade Mock Seder 11 am April 7-19, 2017 Pesach Break No School April 7, 2017 Pesach Camp 8 am 2 pm April 10, 2017 Pesach Camp 8 am 2 pm April 13-14, 2017 Day School Pesach Camp 8 am 2pm April 19, 2017 Pesach Camp 8 am 3:30 pm April 20, 2017 School Resumes 9 am Start April 25, 2017 Girls Basketball Game 4 pm HOME April 27, 2017 Boys Soccer Game 3:30 pm Girls Basketball 4 pm ALLIANT May 1-5, 2017 Teacher Appreciation Week May 2, 2017 Yom Ha Atzmaut May 3, 2017 Third Grade Wax Museum 2:30 pm May 4, 2017 Boys Soccer Game 4 pm HOME Girls Basketball Game 4 pm HOME June 4, 2017 Annual June Gala New Children s Museum 5:30 pm 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 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu March 31, Nisan 5777 Parshat Vayikra OVERVIEW: Parshat Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1 5:26) The Book of Vayikra (Leviticus), also known as Torat Kohanim - the Laws of the Priests - deals largely with the korbanot (offerings) brought in the Mishkan (Tent of Meeting). The first group of offerings is called korban olah, a burnt offering. The animal is brought to the Mishkan's entrance. For cattle, the one bringing the offering sets his hands on the animal. Afterwards it is slaughtered and the kohen sprinkles its blood on the altar. The animal is skinned and cut into pieces. The pieces are arranged, washed and burned on the altar. A similar process is described involving burnt offerings of other animals and birds. The various meal offerings are described. Part of the meal offering is burned on the altar, and the remaining part is eaten by the kohanim. Mixing leaven or honey into the offerings is prohibited. The peace offering, part of which is burnt on the altar and part is eaten, can be either from cattle, sheep or goats. The Torah prohibits eating blood or chelev (certain fats in animals). The offerings that atone for inadvertent sins committed by the Kohen Gadol, by the entire community, by the prince and by the average citizen are detailed. Laws of the guilt-offering, which atones for certain verbal transgressions and for transgressing laws of ritual purity, are listed. The meal offering for those who cannot afford the normal guilt offering, the offering to atone for misusing sanctified property, laws of the "questionable guilt" offering, and offerings for dishonesty are detailed. (C) 2017 Ohr Somayach International - All rights reserved. DRASHA: The Torah emphasizes in the opening words of this week s Torah reading that G-d, so to speak, called out to Moshe to instruct him in the laws and strictures of sacrifices in the Temple service. What is the significance of calling out which always implies doing so by name, such as by parents naming their child instead of the usual verses beginning that G-d, so to speak, spoke or addressed Moshe? The answer lies in the exclusive nature of the word vayikra. It denotes a personal message, a sense of privacy and intimacy between the caller and the one who is being called. One notices that this is the same word used in describing the Heavenly voice that called out to Moshe from the burning bush at the beginning of his eternal mission. It connotes a relationship between the parties, a sense of personal uniqueness, with the absence of any possibility of randomness in the encounter between the two. Closeness to Heaven, a relationship to G-d and eternity, lies at the heart of Jewish tradition. It is what makes one feel special about being a Jew, the elusive spiritual component that we all wish to capture and experience. We are reminded that simple faith is not so simple after all. To hear the Heavenly call, other noises in our lives have to be diminished. Heaven speaks to us in a small, still voice, in the sound of our parents and ancestors voices, in the intimacy of family and purpose. are required on a constant and even grinding basis one needs to feel a personal calling. Love for another human being is such a calling. It enables us to perform immense sacrifices without a whimper of complaint. Love is really the calling out of one person to another person. It is the reflection of the constant echo of G -d, so to speak, calling out to us in our earthly lives. That calling transcends time and space, physical presence and material goods. If left to our own base, selfish nature we can never get to the point of hearing and acting on our calling. We are left to be influenced by the thunderous noises that permeate our society and social environment. We must always strain to hear the still, small voice that speaks to us individually and personally. Rashi points out that the voice that Moshe heard could only be heard in the holy place of the Tabernacle/Mishkan. Only in striving to create a holy place in our home, our workplace, our family and our society will we be privileged to realize that Heaven is calling to us. Shabat shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein 2017 Rabbi Wein The idea of sacrifice is primarily exhibited and found in the entity of the family. The relationship in a marriage, of raising children, of honoring and caring for parents and others, all entail substantial personal sacrifice. For a person to feel noble and blessed in performing these sacrifices as most 3

4 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu March 24, Adar 5777 The Soille Scene Our 5th grade M&M (Makkot and Midrash) Fair was a great success! They have been working over the last month and a half researching a learning about the Ten Plagues and they presented it along with an exciting fair-type game which had a connection to their plague. And if you got enough tickets, you received M&Ms! There were so many types of fun games using balls, blindfolds, mazes, nerf darts etc. The whole project was an opportunity for them to develop their researching skills, use their creativity and artistic skills and collaborate with their partner. Parents and grandparents had such a fun learning experience with our 5th graders. Our 3rd and 4th graders were invited on Thursday to come join at our M&M Fair. They also had an amazing time. Great job to our 5th graders! We are so proud of all the Hebrew Day students that participated in the taekwondo tournament Sunday 26th. They all sparred with awesome courage and integrity. On our facebook page there is a video of the demonstration they put on for the parents, 7 schools, Grand Master and Master instructors and the Mayor of Lemon Grove. Congratulations to: Eitan and Avigail Freeman. Tammy and Jaimie Chaljon, Hank and David Kostrinsky, Asher and Elie Eliemberg, Daniel Hastings, Lorenzo Sansone, Liran Harosh and a special thanks to Aidin Weissler for assisting at the tournament. 4

5 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu March 24, Adar 5777 The Soille Scene This week Fifth graders were working on their "Dead Sea" Projects which will be concluding our unit. #Hebrewclass #Hebrewisfun Mazal Tov Akiva Cohen on winning the BIA Cares Award for his Science Project. Akiva received this award pictured to the left and a $300 check. Fifth graders are building Rube Goldberg machines in science class! 5

6 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu March 24, Adar 5777 The Soille Scene During the month of Nissan (which started Tuesday), it is usual to see trees blossom. There is a special Bracha which is recited only once a year to praise Hashem for giving new life to the trees that had been bare throughout the winter. Everyone should say this Bracha and it is said standing next to blossoming fruit bearing trees. There are two posters (with the Bracha and explanation) up by a pomegranate tree in the preschool playground. Students have been coming by to say the Bracha and take advantage of this unique opportunity! Fourth grade playing long division games. We make learning fun! Gala Underwriting Event at Isakow home Gala Honorary Co-Chairs Selwyn and Hilary Isakow hosted a kickoff event in advance of the June 4th Gala. Amidst the backdrop of a beautiful La Jolla sunset, guests joined the Isakows and Emily Einhorn, our Gala honoree, for an inspirational evening. Selwyn Isakow (last year s Gala honoree) spoke about his respect and admiration for Rabbi Weiser and the school. Charlene Seidle (HDS alumna) spoke about the appreciation she has for the school for giving her a broad education and strong connection to Judaism. Said Isakow, Hebrew Day is a gem in our community! 6

7 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu March 24, Adar 5777 Save the Date-June Gala Join our Gala Underwriters! Thank you to the following people who have generously committed to participate in this year s Gala as Underwriters. Moises Eilemberg Dr. Daniel & Emily Einhorn Estee Einhorn Max Einhorn Leo & Robin Eisenberg Selwyn & Hilary Isakow Lechtag Foundation Daniel & Jennifer Levy Monica Handler Penner Robert Rubenstein & Marie Raftery Colin & Nancy Seid Syd & Denise Selati Our goal: To have 100% of the Gala costs 100% underwritten so that all donations directly help our students. Contact Joyce Arovas, jarovas@hebrewday.org to join this group of committed and generous donors! See attached flyer June 4, 2017 The New Children s Museum 7 6:00 pm Honorary Committee Hebrew Day Gala 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 Leo & Robin Eisenberg Sam & Meryn Ellis Jim Farley Drs. Ray & Rhona Fink Michael & Susanna Flaster Dr. Franklin & Jean Gaylis Mark & Hanna Glieberman Alan & Marleigh Gleicher Eli & Iliana Glovinsky Allen & Toni Gruber Jon & Stacy Halberg Ami Gires & Monica Handler- Penner Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Hollander Dr. Gavin & Cheryl Horn Danny & Yonina Kaplan Marjory Kaplan & JJ Surbeck Adam & Tara Klein Robert & Susan Lapidus Michael & Margaret Leeman Fred & Elaine Lepow Ellen Marks Nordan Family John Ohanian Dr. Steve & Bobbe Reitman Abe & Ana Rothstein Jeri Rubin Dr. Colin & Jane Scher Colin & Nancy Seid Charlene Seidle Gina M. Tapper Brian Tauber Gary Torgow Dr. Gidon & Marilyn Williams Gala Auction Prizes are pouring in as part of the Gala Auction! Here is a sneak peek of some of the fabulous prizes you can win! Laptop Cuisinart Juicer Harry Potter Basket Science Activity Basket Keurig Coffee Maker Pete the Cat Basket Gift Certificate to Miramar Speed Circuit Ask the companies you frequent to donate to the Auction. No item is too small! Do you want to help with the Gala Auction? Contact Kimber Wrosch, the1kimber@gmail.com. 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 Kimber Wrosch

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10 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu March 24, Adar 5777 Community News Mazal Tov Tzvi Adatto on becoming Bar Mitzvah this Shabbbos and to proud parents Ariella and Rabbi Adatto. Refuah Shlemiah Marcos Dujowich, grandfather to Derek, Eduardo, Eleazar, Jack and Alexander Dujowich. HERE HERE HERE Recycle your ink cartridges Bring in your used ink cartridges to Hebrew Day! 10

11 All lunch orders must be received in advance in order to receive the Early Bird rate of $5 a lunch. Any orders made the day of will be charged $1 extra including ordering the salad bar. Circle the days you want either for the month or individual dates. No order will be accepted without payment. Payment may be by check, cash or credit card. Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Mac n Cheese Salad Hot Dog Chips Pizza Bagel Salad Beef Hamburger Chips Spaghetti w/ Marinara Sauce Salad Breadstick Name: Grade & Teacher: Mondays April 3, 24 $5 X days = Tuesdays April 4, 25 $5 X days = Extra Hot Dog $3 X days = Wednesdays April 5, 26 $5 X days = Extra Pizza Bagel $3 X days = Thursdays April 6, 20, 27 $5 X days =. Fridays April 21, 28 $5 X days = Total Due $ Parent Name: Credit Card # Signature: Exp. CVV Zip Code Every credit card transaction will be charged $.50 for processing fees. Please make checks to SSDHDS. This form will be the only way to order hot lunch for the month, please turn it in directly to the Receptionist or Estelle.

12 All lunch orders must be received in advance in order to receive the Early Bird rate of $4.50 a lunch. Any orders made the day of will be charged $1 extra. Circle the dates you want lunch then put the totals to the right of each day of the week. No order will be accepted without payment. Payment may be by check, cash or credit card. Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Mac n Cheese Salad Hot Dog Chips Pizza Bagel Salad Beef Hamburger Chips Spaghetti w/ Marinara Sauce Salad Breadstick Name: Grade & Teacher: Mondays April 3, 24 $4.50 X days = Tuesdays April 4, 25 $4.50 X days = Wednesdays April 5, 26 $4.50 X days = Thursdays April 6, 20, 27 $4.50 X days = Fridays April 21, 28 $4.50 X days = Total Due $ Parent Name: Credit Card # Signature: Exp. CVV Zip Code Every credit card transaction will be charged $.50 for processing fees. Please make checks to SSDHDS. This form will be the only way to order hot lunch for the month, please turn it in directly to the Receptionist or Estelle.

13 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

14 ...Or l ear n w hat i t's r eal l y abou t an d m ak e i t m or e m ean i n gfu l Better Than Maxwell House An Inspir ational Class with Rabbi Pinny Roth Wednesday Apr il 5th 8:15-9:15PM 4855 College Ave.

15 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