For Receiving Your Siddurim

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool February 17, 2017 21 Shevat 5777 Parsha Yitro Light Candles 5:18 pm Family of Siddurs First grader, Raphael Guenniche, joins his siblings Sarah (HDS class of 16), Liora, Sophie and Gavriel in a family photo of the siddurs they have each received over the years. For Receiving Your Siddurim This week first graders took to the stage gleefully singing songs about Tefilah and eloquently speaking to their family members about important Jewish concepts learned this year. Grandparent Faye Snyder and special friend Mrs. Evelyn Rady presented a siddur to each of the accomplished first grade students. People from around the globe joined in the celebration by viewing live streaming video. What a special milestone occasion. A big Mazel Tov to Morah Stephie and her first grade students for this accomplishment! Thank you to her assistants and co-teachers Morah Giselle, Morah Noga and Morah Devon -, Mordy Estersohn who provided musical accompaniment and all the volunteer parents who helped make it such a wonderful celebration. See a collage of pictures from the event on page 4. 3630 Afton Road San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-3300 www.hebrewday.org Save the Date: June Gala June 4, 2017 First Gala committee meeting Wed., February 22 @ 8:15 am All Welcome to come meet and help! In This Issue: Calendar 2 Parshat Yitro 3 The Soille Scene 4 Staff Spotlight 6 Preschool Pages 7-8 Community News 9

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 17, 2017-21 Shevat 5777 Calendar of Events February March S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February 20, 2017 No School - President s Day February 22, 2017 Gala Committee Meeting @ 8:15 am February 24, 2017 Last day to order Purim baskets Shabbaton Registration Due February 25, 2017 Soille Family Havdalah Night 7:15 pm February 27, 2017 Rosh Chodesh Assembly 2:50 pm February 28, 2017 3rd Grade Invention Convention @ 2pm March 3, 2017 2nd Trimester Ends March 3-4, 2017 Soille Hebrew Day Shabbaton @ Beth Jacob Congregation March 6, 2017 No School Faculty Development March 8, 2017 5th Grade Poetry Jam March 13, 2017 9 am Start Shushan Purim 1 pm Dismissal Passover Candy orders due March 14, 2017 8th Grade County Science Fair Set Up March 16, 2017 8th Grade County Science Fair Awards Ceremony SDSU March 17, 2017 K, 2nd & 4th Grade fieldtrip to JCC/Willy Wonka Play 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

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 17, 2017-21 Shevat 5777 Parshat Yitro OVERVIEW: Parshat Yitro (Ex. 18:1 20:23) Hearing of the miracles G-d performed for Bnei Yisrael, Moshe's father-in-law Yitro arrives with Moshe's wife and sons, reuniting the family in the wilderness. Yitro is so impressed by Moshe's detailing of the Exodus from Egypt that he converts to Judaism. Seeing that the only judicial authority for the entire Jewish nation is Moshe himself, Yitro suggests that subsidiary judges be appointed to adjudicate smaller matters, leaving Moshe free to attend to larger issues. Moshe accepts his advice. Bnei Yisrael arrive at Mt. Sinai where G-d offers them the Torah. After they accept, G-d charges Moshe to instruct the people not to approach the mountain, and to prepare for three days. On the third day, amidst thunder and lightning, G-d's voice emanates from the smoke-enshrouded mountain and He speaks to the Jewish People, giving them the Ten Commandments: 1. Believe in G-d; 2. Don't worship other "G-ds"; 3. Don't use G-d's name in vain; 4. Observe Shabbat; 5. Honor your parents; 6. Don't murder; 7. Don't commit adultery; 8. Don't kidnap; 9. Don't testify falsely; 10. Don't covet. After receiving the first two commandments, the Jewish People, overwhelmed by this experience of the Divine, request that Moshe relay G-d's word to them. G-d instructs Moshe to caution the Jewish People regarding their responsibility to be faithful to the One who spoke to them. (C) 2017 Ohr Somayach International Drasha: The idea of a multilayered judicial system is advanced in this week's Torah reading by Yitro, the father-in-law of Moshe. As it appears in the Torah, Moshe originally envisioned himself as being the sole judge of the Jewish people and that all matters, great and petty, should be brought before him for judgment and decision. Yitro advises him that neither he nor the people would survive under such a system. The Jewish people by nature are argumentative and litigative. It is impossible for one human being to bear such a burden, by one's self. Therefore the result was that tens of thousands of judges and administrators were chosen to service the judicial needs of the people of Israel. Almost one sixth of the entire adult male population of the Jewish people at that time was engaged in a type of judicial civil service. Because of this inordinate ratio of judges to people, every ten Jews had their own local judge, so to speak. Even in later times when this ratio of judges to people was no longer maintained, it seems from the Mishna and the Talmud that there were many local courts present even in villages and towns of rather limited population. Resolving disputes and rendering justice was always seen as a basic requirement for any Jewish community, even for those that had a very small population base. In later times throughout the Exile the local rabbi served as the arbiter of disputes and the dispenser of justice, oftentimes suffering insult and injury thereby. A Jewish community that does not have some sort of court system based on Torah law is a complete rarity in the Jewish world. satisfactorily handle were brought to higher courts and eventually to the great Sanhedrin. In the desert of Sinai during most of their forty years of wandering, the Jewish people recognized Moshe, by himself, as being the great Sanhedrin. It was only at the end of his life and mission that Moshe created the great Sanhedrin of seventy elders. This court and system of justice persisted in Jewish life throughout First and Second Temple times and even for centuries after the destruction of the Second Temple. It only lapsed in about the fifth century of the Common Era when the ordination necessary to be a member of the Sanhedrin was no longer exercised and granted. There have been attempts in Jewish history to somehow renew that ordination and create a Sanhedrin to solve outstanding judicial and halachic issues. All such attempts have failed, none of them having been able to pass the test of time. Because of this lack of central authority that would be binding on all sections of Jewry, many difficult and basic issues are still unresolved in our time. It seems that we need another Yitro to step forward and suggest an approach to restore the essential judicial system that would operate for the benefit of all of Israel. Let us hope that such a bold and wisely charismatic person will yet emerge in our days. Shabbat shalom Rabbi Berel Wein Unresolved matters that the lower courts were not able to 3

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 17, 2017-21 Shevat 5777 The Soille Scene Eighth graders learned about potential and kinetic energy this week! Fifth Grade Bracha Bee! Congrats Benjamin Broudy! Fourth Grade Bracha Bee. Congratulations to Rebecca Leeman for winning the 4th grade class bee! 4

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 17, 2017-21 Shevat 5777 Siddur Celebration 5

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 17, 2017-21 Shevat 5777 The Soille Scene The new 1st Grade SMARTBoard was dedicated this week at the Siddur Party. We thank Hebrew Day Parents Sam and Meryn Ellis and Moises Eilemberg for their generous donation. Board President, Geoffrey Berg read the following dedication plaque: We gratefully acknowledge the gifts to 1st grade of Educational Technology by: Moises Eilemberg, in honor of Salomon and Anita Eilemberg Second Grade s Mineral Quilt Second Grade recently researched different minerals at the start of their Rocks and Minerals science unit. After the research was complete, students chose their favorite mineral to make their quilt square. It was definitely a favorite activity from our science unit! Sam & Meryn Ellis, in memory of Hilda and Harry Snyder z l, Milton Radesky z l, Esther and Solomon Ellis z l and Rose and Michael Wiener z l Fall, 2016 The world exists only because of the innocent breath of schoolchildren. (Talmud, Shabbat) Remember on Wednesdays Breakfast cart from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Soup during lunch: Vegetable Barley Soup $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 Wed. @ 5 p.m. Box Tops for Education Deadline February 21st. Your children can earn prizes from Hebrew Day for collecting multiples of 25 Box Tops! Hebrew Day earns 10 cents for every Box Top collected. 6

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 17, 2017-21 Shevat 5777 Hebrew Day Staff Spotlight This week s Staff Spotlight: Lucy Narvaez Morah Lucy has worked with our Ladybugs (toddlers) for the past two years. She can usually be found in a quiet corner with four little ones doing an art project or reading a book. Lucy is a ballerina and modern dancer as well as a preschool teacher. The children gravitate toward her calm demeanor and warm smile. Her colleagues appreciate how easy-going and flexible she is and parents love her soft way with the children. Lucy is a beloved member of the Hebrew Day team! What is your role at Hebrew Day? My name is Lucy Narvaez and I'm a preschool assistant in the Ladybugs room. Tell us a little bit about your history such as where you grew up, brothers and sisters... I grew up in Vista North County San Diego and have five sisters. I'm 29 years old and was born in Tri- City Hospital. What/who made the most impact on you during your school years? Who made the most impact on me during my school years was the teacher for believing in me and pushing me to succeed. What are some of your talents, activities or hobbies that occupy your time when not at work? I have a nine year old son and expecting another child and love to spend quality time with my family from watching a movie, going to the park or going out for dinner. I have a passion for dance/ballet and love training to improve my techniques. Who is someone you look up to and why? I look up to my mom because even dealing with epilepsy and kidney failure she still keeps working hard and won't let this stop her from doing what she wants to do. What do you like most about working at Hebrew Day? I mostly enjoy working with the children at Hebrew Day School and learning more about the Jewish holidays and tradition. It's a blessing to work here. What does Jewish Learning for Successful Living mean to you? Jewish Learning for successful living mean to me is that this school really puts their heart into teaching these children not only to succeed but to live a happy and fulfilled life. Tell us about a moment you had a great impact on students during your time as a teacher. I have a happy moment when I see the children really engaging into what I'm trying to reach out to them and it shows me how they are developing and growing up too fast. It makes me want to continue to teach for a long time. 7

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 17, 2017-21 Shevat 5777 Preschool Pages 9

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 17, 2017-21 Shevat 5777 Community News Mazel Tov to...malke & Shalom Brookler (Class of 2002) on the bris of Azariah Yoel! Special Mazal Tov to grandparents, Moises & Viviann Freifeld and Maxwell & Deborah Brookler; Mazal Tov to great grandparents, Raphael & Kitty Silverman, Bella Freifeld, and Necha Frid. Sixth Grade Poetry Reading This week 6th grade students each read poems to their peers and families as part of their showcase of work. Students did an excellent job and were all very impressive. Good job 6th grade and Ms. Ryan! Order your Pesach Candy! Order Bartons Passover Candy from Hebrew Day Deadline: March 13th Parve & Dairy Selections Available (many prices have been reduced! Recycle your ink cartridges Bring in your used ink cartridges to Hebrew Day! Order Your Purim Baskets NOW! Deadline for orders: February 24th Don t miss out on the beautiful mitzvah of Purim. Order your Purim Baskets (mishloach manot) NOW From Hebrew Day through this website: www.happypurim.com. Log in and order!! Check your emails from the school to find your personalized code. If you did not received your special code, please contact Estelle Workman, eworkman@hebrewday.org immediately so that she can assign you a code. Deadline for orders is Friday, February 24 th. Do you want to help pack the beautiful baskets on Feb. 26 th? Can you deliver mishloach manot in your neighborhood on Purim? Contact Joyce Arovas, jarovas@hebrewday.org. 10

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School & Shabbat San Diego Invite All San Diego Families FREE With RSVP To YoKaplan@yahoo.com Free Gift for Children! Delicious Refreshments Served! Saturday, February 25, 2017 7:15pm-9:00pm At Soille Hebrew Day 3630 Afton Road San Diego, CA 92123 Festive Havdalah Ceremony Followed by Family Magician

Hebrew Day School Family Shabbat Experience Friday-Saturday March 3-4 Beth Jacob Congregation 4855 College Avenue San Diego, CA 92115 Prices and reservation information will be available soon. Join other Hebrew Day School families for all or just part of this warm, engaging, and FUN Shabbat at Beth Jacob Congregation where we will explore the idea of how to bring Joy from the inside out. Delicious Shabbat dinner and lunch will be at the synagogue. Accommodations will be available in Hebrew Day School family homes for those who are interested.

Is one of the most joyous mitzvot of the Purim holiday, which occurs this year on Sunday, March 12th. We send (Shalach) portions (Manot) to one another to renew our feeling of interdependence amongst the Jewish people, expressing gratitude and unity. Soille Hebrew Day Families, staff and special friends receive a decoratively wrapped basket filled with fun and delicious gourmet treats personally delivered to their homes by our volunteers. Special Pricing Options: 10 names - $45 35 names - $150 75 names - $275 All names - $360 CONNECT WITH FELLOW HDS FAMILIES. MAKE THIS A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY UNITY JUST LIKE IN THE DAYS OF MORDECHAI AND ESTHER. The beautiful Purim Basket will convey good feelings and good wishes, as well as tasty treats, a lively poem, and bring a smile to your friend s face. Please don t miss out. Place your order today. All funds raised go directly to our SPA / parent association and provide program enrichments throughout the school year. ORDER ONLINE Once again our amazing surprise MISHLOACH MANOT baskets will be ordered online. You should have received an email from the school with personalized instructions how to login through www.happypurim.com.

In support of the 8th grade trip to Israel, we are delighted to offer the following home made salads for Shabbat: ORDER ON WEDNESDAY BY 5PM FOR FRIDAY DISMISSAL PICK UP. Garlic Slaw Sweet Slaw Garbanzo Salad Savory Beet Salad Sweet Beet & Green Apple Salad Moroccan Carrot Salad Corn Salad Russian Style Potato Salad $5 PER 16OZ CONTAINER SALAD QTY PRICE Garlic Slaw Sweet Slaw Garbanzo Salad Savory Beet Salad Sweet Beet & Green Apple Salad Moroccan Carrot Salad Corn Salad Russian Style Potato Salad TOTAL Name Tel email To order, contact Vicki Rosenberg, soillesaladqueen@gmail.com

Soille Family Shabbat Experience- Don t Miss Out! March 3-4, 2017 @ Beth Jacob Congregation Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb. 24th Please join us March 3-4, 2017 for a Soille Family Shabbat Experience, a fun and unique opportunity to celebrate the beauty of Shabbat together as a school community. We are excited to have our diverse group of families, with different religious and cultural backgrounds, come together with the Beth Jacob community in the College Area to share good food, dynamic programming, fun and friendship. We will be exploring the theme; Upside Down, Inside Out; How to Make Every Hour, Happy Hour What better way to reinforce the values and traditions our children learn about in school than by sharing the magic of Shabbat with our children and each other. It promises to be an unforgettable experience! HOW IT WORKS The Shabbat Experience runs from Friday night, at 5:30 p.m., to Saturday night, 6:45 p.m. After attending Friday night services at Beth Jacob, the program will include warm, inviting Friday night dinners at the homes of Beth Jacob host families. On Saturday, there is a full day of activities at Beth Jacob, including a prayer discussion group during services, dynamic lectures and a communal lunch in the Synagogue social hall as well as plenty of time for relaxing and socializing with your Hebrew Day friends. During all events, we will have amazing programming for children as well as adults. The Shabbat experience ends with the Havdalah service at the conclusion of Shabbat. For those families who would like to stay over in the community Friday night and would like hospitality, Beth Jacob families have graciously offered to host guests. In addition, the Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Suites will have special rates and accommodations for anyone who is interested. While we encourage everyone to enjoy the Shabbat Experience in its entirety, we welcome participation for any part of the program. An exciting aspect of the Shabbat will be your children, whose singing and words of Torah will uplift us all. HOW TO SIGN UP: Please go to the school website at www.hebrewday.org; Parents; Shabbat Experience registration page to sign up. Alternatively, go directly to this link. The cost for the Shabbaton is $25 for attendees 13 and older, $18 for children 5-12, and FREE for children 0-4. If you have any financial concerns, please contact Rabbi Weiser, rabbiweiser@gmail.com who will help make sure all of our families can participate. We thank the Soille Parent Association (SPA) for partially sponsoring the Shabbaton. However, we are still in need of additional Sponsors to help ensure that all our teachers and families who would like to participate are able to do so. If you can help, or if you have any other questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Yonina Kaplan at yokaplan@yahoo.com.

VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP THIS WEDNESDAY DURING LUNCH $3 COMING UP 02/29- Parve Chicken Noodle ALSO ORDER QUARTS TO GO FOR $6. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE 8TH GRADE TRIP TO ISRAEL

To whence run all those children? Annual Park Enjoy a great day at our BJC The Weintraub Children s Park The Fun & Oxymoronic Inaugural Sunday, Feb. 19 th 10:30am -12:15pm rd February 23 Outdoor competition; lawn bowling, bucket fish n, beanbag-toss, tickets, raffles, a closing dvar Torah, and SAN DIEGO S ONLY KOSHER DAIRY BBQ! El Niño Permitting