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1 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool March 17, 2017 Parsha Ki Tisa/Parah 19 Adar 5777 Light Candles 6:40 pm Mazal Tov Isaac De Lara for winning first place in the County of San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. Eighth Grade Fair Well At San Diego County Science Fair Eighth graders waited patiently thorugh 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 3rd 4th 1st 3rd 3rd Leos, Chaya Levy, Dahlia Liebman, Ahuvah Maya, Gaston Moryosef, Hadassah Rosenberg, Tzviya Segev, Tomer Singer, Max Wechsler, Harrison 3rd 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 3630 Afton Road San Diego, CA In This Issue: Calendar 2 Parshat Ti Kisa 3 The Soille Scene 4 Preschool Pages Community News 12

2 Calendar of Events March April S M T W T F S S M T W T F S March 20-29, 2017 ERB Testing for 3rd-8th grade students March 22, 2017 Fancy Nancy Presentation Pre-K - grade 2:30 pm March 23, 2017 County Spelling Bee Tzvi Adato representing Soille March 28, 2017 Rosh Chodesh Assembly 2:50 pm March 29, th grade Milestone event M&M Fair April 7-19, 2017 Peasach 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 Ti Kisa OVERVIEW: Ki Tisa (Ex. 30:11 34:35) Moshe conducts a census by counting each silver half-shekel donated by all men age twenty and over. Moshe is commanded to make a copper laver for the Mishkan. The women donate the necessary metal. The formula of the anointing oil is specified, and G-d instructs Moshe to use this oil only for dedicating the Mishkan, its vessels, Aharon and his sons. G-d selects Bezalel and Oholiav as master craftsmen for the Mishkan and its vessels. The Jewish People are commanded to keep the Sabbath as an eternal sign that G-d made the world. Moshe receives the two Tablets of Testimony on which are written the Ten Commandments. The mixed multitude who left Egypt with the Jewish People panic when Moshe's descent seems delayed, and force Aharon to make a golden calf for them to worship. Aharon stalls, trying to delay them. G-d tells Moshe to return to the people immediately, threatening to destroy everyone and build a new nation from Moshe. When Moshe sees the camp of idol-worship he smashes the tablets and he destroys the golden calf. The sons of Levi volunteer to punish the transgressors, executing 3,000 men. Moshe ascends the mountain to pray for forgiveness for the people, and G-d accepts his prayer. Moshe sets up the Mishkan and G-d's cloud of glory returns. Moshe asks G-d to show him the rules by which he conducts the world, but is granted only a small portion of this request. G-d tells Moshe to hew new tablets and reveals to him the text of the prayer that will invoke Divine mercy. Idol worship, intermarriage and the combination of milk and meat are prohibited. The laws of Pesach, the first-born, the firstfruits, Shabbat, Shavuot and Succot are taught. When Moshe descends with the second set of tablets, his face is luminous as a result of contact with the Divine. (C) 2017 Ohr Somayach International DRASHA: One of the most important, albeit only subtly presented, messages in this week s Torah reading is recognition of the enormous influence that current culture fads and beliefs have upon society. I do not believe that there is any other way for us to review the events of the creation and the worship of the Golden Calf by the Jewish people. Amazing in its brazenness and brainlessness, a people witness to a plethora of miracles and G-dly revelation itself, in a moment of crisis, resorts to paganism and idolatry in response to fear of abandonment. The very idea of worshiping images and statues as though they had life and powers is completely foreign to our society. It is not part of our current culture and by simply applying basic logic, we are able to see it for the empty falsehood that it is. However, were we to live in a culture of paganism and idolatry as did our ancestors when they left Egypt there is no doubt that the Golden Calf could and would speak to us, and enlist our thoughtful consideration, if not even our allegiance. The Talmud tells us that Menashe, a king of Judah in First Temple times, when in a dream, was questioned by a leading rabbi who lived many centuries after the death of the king as to how he could believe and worship statues and idols. Menashe responded: Had you lived in my generation you also would have raised your garment in order to run more quickly to worship those statues and idols. Menashe was a creature of his times and a captive of its prevailing culture. The rabbi who questioned him had other cultural challenges but could no longer relate to the culture that prevailed when Menashe was the king of Judah. We see many cultural battles on challenges that are present in today s current Jewish world. These cultural battles raise passionate feelings on both sides of the questions that they raise. Nevertheless, I feel that even a few generations from now our descendants will look back at these cultural challenges and battles in amazement and wonder. They will say about us what we say about the generation that created the Golden Calf How could they have been so wrong? The answer to that lies in the recognition of the enormous influence that the prevailing culture plays in our lives and thoughts. The culture of liberalism, tolerance for wickedness and basic immoral behavior has so corroded our judgment and our view of the purpose of our lives that we see everything through a distorted mirror. Jewish survival, moral growth and the preservation of the Jewish people and the Jewish State are the actions that should dominate our thoughts and behavior. Passing fads, which so occupy our current media, will be obsolete as we move on to newer fads and a different type of culture. The Torah attempted and attempts to raise us above temporary, passing fads. Only by constructing a moral context rooted in a traditional lifestyle based on Jewish core values and Torah principles will we be spared the mockery of later generations. Certainly when it comes to instructing our children, who will live beyond us and within a future, as yet undefined culture, must we push aside the surface smoke and mirrors which define current mores, and connect them to a value system which they can carry within them, and which will be of benefit for them. Shabbat shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein

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5 The Soille Scene 5 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!!

6 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...?" 6

7 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 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) 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 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. 7

8 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu March 17, 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! 8

9 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 (in formation) Selwyn & Hilary Isakow, Honorary 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 Ami Gires & Monica Handler- Penner Mark & Hanna Glieberman Marleigh & Alan Gleicher Eli & Iliana Glovinsky Allen & Toni Gruber Stacy & Jon Halberg 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 Dr. Gidon & Marilyn Williams Dinner Committee (in formation) Sharon Amsalem Stefan Bain Lori Carnot Maggy Dujowich Chaya Ertel Tova Goldschmidt Judith Kahn Ilana Podolsky Sarah Price-Keating Sherry Saavedra Devorah Soncino Jennifer Tabak-Levy Malka Weiser Kimber Wrosch 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!! 9

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12 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....Matt Ferry for being honored by the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program with a Distinguished Service Award and Wiley M. Manuel Award for probono 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. Remember on Wednesdays Breakfast cart from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Soup during lunch: Upcoming soup: Vegetable Barley Soup for $3 per cup. Order take-out for $6. Order Challah by noon on Wednesday for delivery to Hebrew Day on Friday. Click here to order. Order delicious homemade salads for Shabbat by 5pm. Contact Vicki Rosenberg, soillesaladqueen@gmail.com Join the Hebrew Day Legacy Circle Legacy Donors are people just like you who are committed to Jewish education and want to make sure that Hebrew Day exists for future generations of Jewish children. Legacy Circle member make a commitment to leave a gift to Hebrew Day in their will or estate. We welcome all Hebrew Day legacy donors into our Legacy Circle. What does a Legacy Gift do? Legacy gifts to Hebrew Day keep the school strong and secure for the next generations of Jewish students in San Diego. On Thursday, March 23rd, the San Diego Jewish Community Foundation is hosting a community event for Legacy Donors from all of the Jewish organizations in San Diego. If you are a current Legacy Donor, you are invited to attend. If you intend to become a Legacy Donor and / or would like more information about the community event, contact Joyce Arovas, jarovas@hebrewday.org or , ext Recycle your ink cartridges Bring in your used ink cartridges to Hebrew Day! 12

13 Parents: Still have to work even though your child has no school? Do you need care for your child so you can cook and clean for Pesach? Need somewhere safe and fun for your children to go? Come have fun with Morah Estelle & Morah Gigi!! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday April 7th 8 am - 2 pm April 10th 8 am - 2 pm 11 No School/Camp 12 No School/Camp April 13th 8 am - 3:30 pm April 14th 8 am - 2 pm 17 No School/Camp 18 No School/Camp April 19th 8 am - 3:30 pm 20 9 am Start of School 21 (Note: No Preschool care the 13th & 14th, only Day School) Offered to Kindergarten - 5th grade $40 a day first child/$35 for siblings. Daily Fieldtrips! Sign up with Estelle Workman in the school office. Space is limited! Student Name: Grade: Teacher: Student Name: Grade: Teacher: Student Name: Grade: Teacher: Circle the days of care needed above Total Days: X $40 = Sibling: Total Cost: X $35 = $ Check or Cash Only. Must pay for camp before the first day in order to save your child s spot. Everyday send the following with your child: 2 snacks (1 for AM and 1 for PM) Hefty Lunch Sunscreen Jacket/Sweatshirt Closed toe shoes and socks

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16 PESACH A Women s class with Yaffa Palti Learn Judaism s perspective on the importance of time. Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. At a private home in La Jolla, CA RSVP to Yonina Kaplan for address information yokaplan@yahoo.com San Diego

17 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