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YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH
FAMILY ALBUM
VOLUME 9
NUMBER 7
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
CANDLE LIGHTING 4:19 PM
21 CHESHVAN 5775
Dvar Torah — Chayei Sarah
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Monday, 11/17
Immunization Requirements
Deadline
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Spelling Bees
Tuesday, 11/25 — 1-4
Wednesday, 11/26 — 5-8
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Tuesday, 11/25
7:00 PM -9:30 PM
YDH High School
Parent-Teacher
Conferences
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Thursday-Sunday,
11/27-11/30
Thanksgiving
Recess
NO SCHOOL
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Wednesday, 12/3
Early Childhood
Parent-Teacher
Conferences
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
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Friday-Monday,
12/19-12/22
Chanukah Recess
NO SCHOOL
The commentaries ask: Why did the Torah say that Avraham “came” to eulogize Sarah? Shouldn’t the
pasuk simply say that Avraham eulogized Sarah? The Ramban explains that “coming” to do a certain
action refers to a preliminary step in the process. Before Avraham actually eulogized Sarah, he
“awakened”or inspired himself and then started the mitzvah. The use of the active verb “came”implies
that Avraham consciously worked on his emotions and not that he was passively inspired by the events
acting upon him.
Avraham was the greatest kiruv worker of his time, probably of all time, and was presumably a most
eloquent orator, with the skill and experience to convey his thoughts and feelings effectively. As the
paragon of chesed, he certainly possessed the ability to summon all of his formidable talents to perform
the ultimate kindness –the chesed shel emet –of a fitting final tribute to his beloved wife Sarah. His marriage to Sarah, lasting more than 85 years, was the epitome of shalom bayit, of mutual love and respect.
Avraham, with his greatness of spirit and intellect, combined with the love he had for Sarah, surely noticed and appreciated her exceptional qualities and, without any additional inspiration, would have delivered the most moving, tear-filled hesped we can imagine, with words surging straight from his heart.
Why, then, should Avraham have to prepare himself emotionally to give this eulogy? What could this
“awakening” of his feelings accomplish beyond all that he already felt for the irreplaceable loss of his
wife?
Apparently, any mitzvah or positive action can be enhanced and improved by taking time to prepare
oneself beforehand. One should not begin a mitzvah suddenly, rather he should ready himself and patiently prepare his heart. Then he should reflect on what he is going to do and before Whom he is going
to do it. By entering into this thought process, it will become easy for him to throw off all ulterior motives and implant in his heart the true intention that Hashem desires. This advice is for any Jew about to
perform any mitzvah. From Avraham’s example we learn that even the greatest, most talented and supremely motivated giant of a person will fulfill a mitzvah on an even higher level if he takes the time to
prepare and inspire himself beforehand. By telling us about this detail, the Torah is also teaching us that
we are expected to apply this effort to upgrade our own performance of any mitzvah.
How much time do we invest in our mitzvot? While this concept is a universal one, tefilah is a good example of a mitzvah that needs preparation, both externally –as in how we dress –and internally –as in our
motivations and thoughts. May we appreciate the importance and privilege of serving Hashem and prepare ourselves properly with inspiration that will polish all our mitzvot into shining jewels for Hashem.
From the Desk of Mr. Joel Weisblum, YDH Executive Director
This past Sunday, Yeshiva Derech HaTorah was privileged to hold a Ktivat HaOtiot for the Sefer Torah that we are writing L’Iluy
Nishmat Dr. Jeffrey Ben-Zvi A”H. We once again would like to thank the Sendzichew and Stevens families for hosting this event.
If was beautiful to watch members of the YDH family come to write a letter in the Sefer Torah. Rebbeim, teachers, staff, parents
and children all came to participate in this most meaningful project and to be mekayem the mitzvah of writing a Sefer Torah, the
613th mitzvah given to us.
For those of you who were able to join us, we thank you for participating. For those of you who could not attend, it doesn’t mean
you have lost the opportunity to participate. There is still time, and many sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact the financial office to join us in this project. You will be so glad that you did.
From Mrs. Reminick, 3rd Grade General Studies
The 3rd Grade has accomplished a great deal of learning in the first few months of General Studies.
In reading, we have studied humorous fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, biography, poetry, narrative nonfiction, fairy
tale, and informational texts. We have focused on story structure, drawing conclusions, understanding characters, compare and contrast,
cause and effect, sequence of events, and author’
s purpose. The boys’reading has been leveled, and they are reading books independently
from our leveled classroom and school libraries. Boys have already begun submitting Passport To Reading entries on fiction and informational
texts. Each week, we also supplement our reading with vocabulary, phonics, penmanship, spelling, and grammar.
Each boy has written a descriptive writing, a dialogue, a personal narrative writing, and opinion writing. Their work is displayed on
our hallway bulletin board and then placed into our writing portfolios.
In science, we have learned about engineering (designing and building bridges), mammals, and nocturnal animals such as bats. In
social studies, we have learned about schoolhouses, trials and juries, charity and community work, and map skills. We supplement science and
math with Time For Kids weekly periodicals.
Finally, in math, we are studying graphs and multiplication using common core standards and H.O.T. (high order thinking).
Our 3rd Graders approach their studies with exuberance, energy, interest, joy, and zeal.
“Talmid HaShavuah”- 11/3-11/7
Grade 1 — Netanel Kohen, David Saar
Grade 2 — Zev Adler, Yitzchok Brand, Chaim Azzariah
Eisner
Grade 3 — Moshe Ben Hamou, Elie Husarsky, David
Kivelevitz, Jonathan Lerner
Grade 4 — Isaac Eliezer, Shapse Fuchs
Grade 5 — Avraham Moskovitz, Binyamin Spilman
Grade 6 — Netanel Sabo, Michael Smaris
Grade 7 — Zohar Lebhar, Omer Rondel
Grade 8 — Yaakov Schlamowitz, Natanel Salman,
Joseph Slater
“Student of the Week”- 11/3-11/7
Grade 1 — Amitai Stein
Grade 2 — Avi Simon
Grade 4 — Sammy Robinzon
Grade 6 — Ezra Masri (Sci.), Netanel Sabo (Math),
Boruch Deutsch (SS), Yisroel Hochman (ELA)
Grade 7 — Dani Silverstein (Sci. & ELA), Eli
Rosenbaum (Math), Naom Weinstock (SS)
Grade 8 — Abba Levy (Sci.), Yitzchak Mavashev
(Math), Elimelech Stevens (SS), Joseph Slater (ELA)
ETEL GOLDSTEIN CHESED FUND
If you would like to acknowledge a simcha/honor, or convey your condolences to someone,
the YDH Etel Goldstein Chesed Fund can do it for you.
Please send in the information and a $5.00 donation to the YDHWO, c/o Shelley Babich Librarian).
Monday night our Bulldogs put forth a valiant effort but came up short against MTA. The
score was kept close against a league powerhouse. Our guys are really looking forward to
getting another shot at this team when they meet us in the playoffs.
The Gemara in
says three people asked for things improperly, yet Hashem answered
two of them properly. One of them was Eliezer - the servant of Avraham Avinu. When he
said “the girl of whom I ask for a drink will offer my camels also to drink, is worthy of
Yitzchak.” The girl could have been lame or blind, but Hashem sent Rivkah. Why did
Eliezer ask improperly? The
brings down that Eliezer was biased because he
wanted his daughter to marry Yitzchak. He therefore felt if he goes through the normal
process this would blind him to think his daughter is better. He therefore left it totally up to
Hashem, therefore Hashem answered him properly and sent Rivkah.
We have to recognize that while we have to put proper effort into all we do, at the end of
the day everything is in the hands of Hashem!
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 25th, 7:00 PM— 9:30 PM
Please take advantage of this opportunity
to meet your son’s teachers and be updated
regarding his progress.
Look forward to seeing you there,
Rabbi Ungar
REMINDER
October 2, 2014
Dear Parents:
Several times throughout your child’
s schooling at YDH, we require the correct spelling of his/her Hebrew and English names. From imprint on his first Siddur to his High
School Diploma, we need his/her first name(s) and last name correctly spelled, both
in Hebrew and English.
Please use the boxes on the reverse side of this sheet (one per letter) to give us the
correct spelling, and we will keep it on file.
Wishing you continued nachat.
Sincerely yours,
Rabbi Elimelech Chanales,
Principal
Mr. Yehuda Goldstein,
General Studies Principal
Continue to send in your box tops for education. Put them in an envelope with your grade listed on it and have it sent to the Library!
You can find box tops on Kleenex tissues and cereal in addition to many
other products.
Thank you for supporting our school and thank you Morah Shelly for
your help in coordinating this project.
Lillian Eliezer and Malka Husarsky
YDHWO Presidents
YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION
Dear Parents:
To facilitate the ordering of Chessed Dollars, we would appreciate your using this order form. It should be
sent with your son or mailed back to Mrs. Sima Sabo (1st floor office), or you may email her at
[email protected]. We will have your order for next-day pick-up. Special orders (over) may take up to a
week.
Listed below are the gift certificates which are always available. Please indicate the amounts you are ordering next to each one. Payments by check (made payable to YDHWO) must be enclosed. If you are
paying by cash, you must pay at time of receipt.
Thank you.
DERECH HATORAH WOMEN’
S ORGANIZATION
CHESSED
$ _______
SHOPRITE
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WALDBAUMS
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PATHMARK
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HOME DEPOT
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OLD NAVY
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BARNES & NOBLE
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TOYS R US
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MACYS
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FOOD BASICS
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STOP & SHOP
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METRO CARDS
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($19.05 OR $38.10)
STAMPS
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(SHEET OF 20 FOR $9.20)
SPECIAL ORDER:
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YESHIVA SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATES
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Banana Republic
Baskin Robbins
Bloomingdale’s
J C Penney
Kay Bee Toys
K-Mart
Loehmann’s
Marshall’s
Payless Shoes
Saks Fifth Avenue
Sterns
Syms
T J Maxx
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