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November 16, 2018/8 Kislev, 5779Shabbat Parshat Vayeitzei

SHABBAT SHALOM!

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A Message from the Principal

Can hardly believe it but we are officially one quarter through theschool year as our first marking period comes to an end today.

Much has transpired since last week including three beautifulShabbatonim last Shabbat. We thank the Chesir, Chrein, Mezei,Weingot and Waldman families for hosting our students andproviding them with meaningful experiences and memorieswhich will be sure to last a life time. Please be sure to read all ofthe glorious details in the write-ups below.

Next week on Thanksgiving, we will launch our first Yeshiva onthe Road program which will take place at the Young Israel ofWest Hempstead. Please see the flyer below. If you would like tobring this program to your community, please be in touch with Maddie Hamada(MHamada@HANC.org)

I look forward to greeting our parents this coming Monday evening at our Parent/TeacherConferences.

Wishing one and all a Shabbat Shalom. Go 'Canes!

Rabbi Shlomo AdelmanMenahel, Principal

HANC High School Triple Shabbaton ExtravaganzaAchdut, dvrei Torah, and delicious food

HANC Sophomore Boy's Shabbat in the Wesley Hills Jewish Community

Rabbi Yisroel Chesir, Mechanech Rabbi Shimon Chrein, and Almumus Shlomo Amsellem withthe Sophomore Boys in Rabbi Chesir's home in Monsey, New York.

On Shabbat Parshat Toldot, the HANC sophomore boys were treated to an all-inclusive Shabbatexperience in Wesley Hills Monsey. Prior to Shabbat, the boys enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch,followed by an afternoon of activities that included paintball, archery, football, basketball, andriding ATV's. Rabbi Yisroel Chesir, a respected HANC Rabbi and his shul, Congregation TiferesYisrael, warmly opened their hearts and homes to the HANC boys, hosted them for the Fridaynight Shabbat meal, as well as provided them with luxurious accommodations.

Rabbi Chesir and his wife hosted a post meal oneg Shabbat on Friday night, as well as adelicious lunch the following morning. Not only was the food delicious and abundant, but thespeakers' inspiring words nourished the boys' souls as well. The sophomore boys wereprivileged to hear from the great Rabbi Yaakov Twersky of Milwaukee, who spoke with andblessed each boy individually. Additionally, they were treated to words from Rabbi Chesir, RabbiShimon Chrein, and their fellow students.

After Shabbat the boys boarded their luxurious coach bus and headed home with memories thatwill surely linger in their hearts and minds for many years to come. HANC would like to thank theChesir's and their community for hosting such a wonderful Shabbat event for the sophomoreboys, and look forward to returning in the future. Thank you to sophomore boys mechanech,Rabbi Shimon Chrein for organizing this amazing Shabbat.

Junior Boys' Lower East Side Shabbaton at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Mezei

A game of football in Manhattan. Rabbi Daniel Mezei with the Junior Boys

The Junior boys joined Rabbi Daniel Mezei and his family for an inspirational shabbaton on theLower East side of Manhattan. The weekend began with a football tournament played against thebackdrop of the East River Bridges. Shabbat meals were enjoyed together in an atmosphere ofspirit and warmth. Participants were treated to home cooked Persian and Ashkenazik cuisine.

Students met Rabbi Dovid Feinstein and enjoyed talks from community members on topicsranging from the Hatzolah organization and their efforts on 911 to the historic personalities of theLower East Side. Cultural stops included a walking tour of Lower Manhattan including a tour ofthe Eldridge Street Synagogue. The Shabbat was filled with D'vrei Torah, inspirationalconversations, and spirited zemirot.

After Shabbat the students went to see STOMP, an exciting off Broadway production, hadmelaveh malkah and then headed back to Uniondale. The shabbaton continues to elicit warmand meaningful memories from our students.

Senior girls Five Towns Shabbaton organized by theirMechanechet, Morah Adina Waldman

Senior girls at the home of their principal, Rabbi Shlomo Adelman

This past Shabbat, Parshat Toldot, the senior girls were privileged to spend a Shabbat in theWoodmere community. The theme for the shabbaton was "decisions" as it connected to many ofthe experiences of the Avot & Emhahot that are mentioned in recent Parshiot. This representedthe stage of life that the senior girls are currently in. Students spent shabbat with the Adelmans,Ms. Zucker, Mrs. Waldman and family, Ms. Bensoussan, and with Rabbi Weingot and family.

For Friday night dinner, the girls enjoyed the hospitality of their respective hosts. Afterwards, theyjoined together for a lovely tisch at the home of their Mechanechet, Morah Adina Waldman. OnShabbat day, the girls made their way to Shul at Aish Kodesh, and then walked to a hearty andspirited lunch hosted at the home of their Rebbe, Rabbi Yisroel Weingot and his wife, renownedmechanechet, Mrs. Suri Weingot.

After the seudah, the students spent the afternoon at the home of their Mechanechet, where thegirls enjoyed each other's company while participating in thought-provoking and fun activitiesprepared by Morah Nomi Bensoussan. In addition, the students were privileged to meet and hearfrom Mrs. Estee Rapaport who shared her inspiring journey of emunah. The girls then went to thehome of their principal, Rabbi Shlomo Adelman, who together with his wife Chany, hosted abeautiful seudat shlishit. Shabbat ended with unified singing and ruach among the girls.

On Motzei Shabbat, the girls had a blast at paint night at Make It Too in Cedarhurst. Thank you tothe Mechanchet, Mrs. Adina Waldman for organizing this amazing shabbaton and to all theteachers who hosted.

Wednesday Club Hour is Back!Students participate in extra-curricula's

In September, HANC High School hosted a club fair where students had the opportunity to signup for various clubs. Students signed on for Debate, Torah Bowl, HANC Herald, Dance,Photography, Mock Trial, Chess, Photography, Drama, Chorus, Band, Israel Action, andRobotics just to name a few. Astronomy and Stock Market are the newest clubs added to theWednesday Club schedule rotation.

This month Club Hour at HANC High School has returned. Every Wednesday from Succot toPesach, students meet with their faculty advisor and fellow committee members to discuss,practice, and prepare for their upcoming meets and competitions. The clubs are divided betweenWednesday, Week A, and Wednesday, Week B, so that students have the ability to get involved

in multiple clubs.

In addition to clubs, we offer an optional Beit Midrash session and labs in math, science, writing,and art. Students have enthusiastically embraced club hour and have utilized the time to learnnew skills, and socialize with fellow students.

We look forward to a productive and enriching club-hour program, and we will be sure to keepyou posted.

Israel NightLearning more about spending a gap year in Israel

On Wednesday, November 7th and Wednesday, November 14th, HANC seniors participated inthe annual Long Island Girls and Boys Israel Night receptively.

At the Girls' Israel Night hosted at SKA, students first heard from Director, Rabbi AvrahamIsmach about the application process and then from Girls' Director, Mrs. Linda Nathan whodescribed the opportunities available for the girls. Parents and students then visited threesessions of various seminaries.

At the Boys' Israel Night hosted at DRS, students and their parents heard from Director of IsraelGuidance, Rabbi Avraham Ismach and then participated in three sessions of the yeshiva of theirchoice. The guests learned about the incredible opportunities available as they continue on theirpath of Torah growth.

Since October, various seminaries and yeshivot in Israel have visited our school to speak withthe students. Our Israel Guidance Department has been working tirelessly with students and theirfamilies to assist in guiding those who wish to spend their gap year learning in Israel.

College CornerCollege applications

College Guidance has had an exciting fall so far! More than adozen colleges have come to visit HANC and speak with ourseniors.

Seventeen seniors have already applied to college early decision and early action, and the vastmajority of the class has already submitted their CUNY application. But the excitement is notover! The Macaulay application deadline is right around the corner on December 1st. Yeshiva University will be here at HANC on Wednesday, December 12th to conduct admissionsinterviews. For those who want to apply to Yeshiva University, please sign up on Naviance for aninterview slot.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more news from College Guidance!

HURRICANE CENTER Off to a great start

The Hurricanes picked up two big wins this week.On Monday Boys' Varsity Basketball defeatedSolomon Schechter 65-30 behind 20 points fromNoah Goldstein.

On Wednesday Girls' Varsity Basketball foundthemselves trailing early but came storming back todefeat the Heschel Heat 40-32. The 3-1 Hurricanes were led by Daniella Rothman with 17 points.

The Hurricanes will head to Teaneck, NJ on Saturday night for a Girls' Basketball doubleheaderagainst Maayanot and a Boys' Varsity Basketball game at TABC. Boys' Varsity Hockey is backin action this week with games against DRS and Solomon Schechter.

For up-to-date information on all our teams make sure to follow our HANC Athletics Instagrampage and like our HANC Hurricanes Facebook page.

Adam BrickAthletic Director

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