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Calendar 2
Parshat Beshallach 3
The Soille Scene 4
Staff Spotlight 6
Preschool Pages 7-8
Community News 9
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool
3630 Afton Road · San Diego, CA 92123 · 858-279-3300 www.hebrewday.org
February 10, 2017 Tu B’Shvat Parsha Beshallach 14 Shevat 5777 Light Candles 5:12 pm
Class of 2023 Receive their Torah at Mount Soille This year, the Second Grade Chumash Party occurred right before Tu B’Shvat. The smiling faces during the performance and while Chumashim were handed out could be compared to the excitement the Jews had when receiving the Torah years ago. Thousands of years later, these students (Soille’s 2023 graduating class) are still proud members of a nation whose tradition of learning Torah lives on strongly as the main connection between all Jews. A special thank you is owed to Morot Danielle, Rotal and Sharon as well as Zeji and the other second grade teachers Mrs. Shumate and Miss House for designing a beautiful performance. The students sang about the tradition of Torah, how they learn Torah and the importance of being a Jew. Each child wore a work of art designed by Morah Sharon. The children sang songs and recited meaningful words beautifully that were heard all around the world thanks to live streaming of the event. You can see the complete show on our Facebook group page: Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Community.
Class of 2023 Receive their Torah at Mount Soille continued….. After the end of the Chumash Celebration, attendees enjoyed a wonderfully decorated and tasty spread of treats and food prepared by the class’ wonderful parents. Thank you to all the volunteer parents who helped make this a memorable event!
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 10, 2017 - 14 Shevat 5777
Calendar of Events
Head of School: Rabbi Simcha Weiser [email protected]
Assistant Head of School: Rabbi Meir Cohen [email protected]
Director of School Operations: Estelle Workman [email protected]
Director of Enrollment: Beth Licha [email protected]
Dean of Students: Giovanna Reinking [email protected]
Preschool Director: Rachel Eden [email protected]
Business Manager: Klara Lapp [email protected]
Director of Development: Joyce Arovas [email protected]
President:
Geoffrey Berg
Members at Large:
Josh Cohen Iliana Glovinsky
Moises Eilemberg Gavin Horn
Allen Gruber Hilary Kleinman
Yonina Kaplan Philip Silverman
Michael Leeman Yvonne Venger
Marilyn Williams Marcia Wollner
Missy Wrotslavsky Brian Zimmerman
Our Administrative Team: Board of Directors:
February March
February 15, 2017 1st Grade Siddur Milestone Celebration @ 2pm February 20, 2017 No School - President’s Day 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
March 14, 2017 8th Grade County Science Fair Set Up March 16, 2017 8th Grade County Science Fair Awards Ceremony March 17, 2017 K, 2nd & 4th Grade fieldtrip to JCC/Willy Wonka Play
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Parshat Beshallach OVERVIEW: Beshallach (Exodus 13:17 – 17) Pharaoh finally sends B'nei Yisrael out of Egypt. With pillars of cloud and fire, G-d leads them toward Eretz Yisrael on a circuitous route, avoiding the Pelishtim (Philistines). Pharaoh regrets the loss of so many slaves and chases the Jews with his army. The Jews are very afraid as the Egyptians draw close, but G-d protects them. Moshe raises his staff and G-d splits the sea, enabling the Jews to cross safely. Pharaoh, his heart hardened by G-d, commands his army to pursue, where upon the waters crash down upon the Egyptian army. Moshe and Miriam lead the men and women, respectively, in a song of thanks. After three days travel only to find bitter waters at Marah, the people complain. Moshe miraculously produces potable water. In Marah they receive certain mitzvot. The people complain that they ate better food in Egypt. G-d sends quail for meat and provides manna, a miraculous bread that falls from the sky every day except Shabbat. On Friday a double portion descends to supply the Shabbat needs. No one is able to obtain more than his daily portion, but manna collected on Friday suffices for two days so the Jews can rest on Shabbat. Some manna is set aside as a memorial for future generations. When the Jews again complain about a lack of water, Moshe miraculously produces water from a rock. Then Amalek attacks. Joshua leads the Jews in battle while Moshe prays for their welfare. (C) 2017 Ohr Somayach International
DRASHA: This week’s Torah reading mentions the eternal problem that all fundraisers for institutions face – namely, that though one may have been successful in raising great sums of money for buildings, it is much more difficult to raise funds for the necessary daily maintenance of the institution and for the salaries of those who are involved with it on a daily basis. The Jewish people truly appreciated and sang God’s praises for extricating them from Egyptian bondage and splitting the sea to allow their exodus to be complete. But they found themselves in the midst of a trackless desert without visible supplies of food, water and shelter. In short, the building has been built but the question of how it would be maintained was still a problem? The L-rd’s answer, so to speak, to this fundamental issue is intriguing and instructive. Just as the entire process of the Exodus from Egypt was wholly miraculous, unexpected and beyond mere human comprehension, so too was the sustenance of the Jewish people as they wandered in the desert of Sinai for forty years. It was miraculous, unexpected, unpredictable and also beyond human comprehension. The line between the miraculous and what we deem to be natural is a blurred one as far as Jewish thought is concerned. Everything in the world is miraculous and everything is also natural and in some ways can be explained rationally. The rabbis of the Talmud summed this up in the pithy statement of that indigent scholar who had no money with which to buy oil for the lamp. So he used vinegar instead and confidently stated: “The One Who commanded and ordained that the oil should burn will also command and ordain that vinegar should burn.”
Bringing forth wheat from the ground and grinding it into flour and baking it into bread is no less a miracle than manna falling from heaven to sustain millions of people for decades. The education of the Jewish people, in the forty year course of their initial schooling as a unique and special people, was aimed to make them realize how thin the line is between what we humans consider to be natural and rational, and what is miraculous and beyond our understanding. It is fairly clear that many times we live in a world that seems to be completely irrational and beyond our understanding and control. However, instead of being humbled by this realization, many times we retain our hubris and arrogance and claim to have true understanding and lasting solutions to difficult problems that constantly arise. We certainly have to make every attempt to do our best and industriously try to solve our problems. However, at the end of the day, we should realize that we are all sustained by manna from heaven, in whatever form it is received by every generation. The drawing forth of water from the rock by Moshe is certainly to be considered a miraculous event. However, the ability to desalinate salt water from the sea, a process attributed to human creativity and invention, realistically viewed, is no less miraculous. And this overriding lesson that the Torah teaches us in this week’s reading, is a basic axiom of Judaism and Jewish life. Shabat shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein © 2017
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 10, 2017 - 14 Shevat 5777
The Soille Scene
THIS Sunday, February 12, 2017
Mexican Buffet Dinner
Taste the flavors of Mexico
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In support of the 8th Grade
Trip to Israel
Dinner will be held at Con-
gregation Adat Yeshurun
See flyer for details
Remember on Wednesdays…
Breakfast cart from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Soup during lunch: Upcoming soup: Fideo Pasta
Soup (Mexican Pasta Soup) for $3 per cup
Order delicious homemade salads for Shabbat by
Wed. @ 5 p.m.
Thank you for supporting the 8th grade Trip to Israel!
Happy Tu Bshvat
In honor of this Shabbat being the 15th of Shvat, the Rosh Hashanah for trees , Student Leadership Council, with the
support of the administration, along with a short presentation, brought a special treat to each classroom, FRUIT
SMOOTHIES!
Box Tops for Education 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. The next deadline to submit your Box Tops to Hebrew Day is February 20th . Print out the form at the end of this Kolenu to attach your Box Tops. Recess equipment was purchased with the first check Hebrew Day received from the Box Tops program! Let’s earn more!!
Plus: Upload the Box Tops Bonus App so Hebrew Day can earn even more! http://www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 10, 2017 - 14 Shevat 5777
The Soille Scene
Morah Stephie's class learns all about trees in honor of
Tu Bu'Shevat.
Mazal Tov to our Varsity Boys Basketball Team who won
their league championship this season! We are so proud of
our team as this is the first time we have won a
championship in basketball. Go Huskies!
First graders are telling the story "שישה בשקיק אחד" (6 fruits in 1 bag), in honor of Tu B'Shvat, with their hand-made puppets!
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Hebrew Day Staff Spotlight This week’s Staff Spotlight: Joyce Arovas Mrs. Arovas joined the Hebrew Day team ten years ago, having received an MBA in non-profit management at the University of Judaism. Mrs. Arovas is the mother of two Hebrew Day graduates – Ezra and Lily – and completed her undergraduate degree at SDSU. Being a Hebrew Day alum, she understands the culture and mission of our school and is able to convey to donors and the community at large a depth of appreciation for the benefits of the HDS program. Her husband, Dr. Daniel Arovas is a professor of physics at UCSD and the 2nd trumpet player in our Purim Band. Mrs. Arovas oversees our Annual Campaign, the substantial E-rate support we receive to upgrade school technology, and supports the Board of Directors work and their committees.
What is your role at Soille? I am the Director of Development. I do
fundraising for Hebrew Day.
Tell us a little bit about your history such as where you grew up, brothers and sisters . . .
I was born in Denver, Colorado and moved to California when I was 10. I have one sister who lives in
Australia and two brothers. I also have 12 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews! My
husband is a physicist and we have two children who are both in high school.
What are some of your talents, activities or hobbies that occupy your time when not at work? Music is a
big part of my and my family’s life. I have a music degree and played the oboe all through high school and
college. I also love reading murder mysteries.
Who is someone you look up to and why? I am always amazed and inspired by people who experience
adversity and gain the strength to pick
themselves up and continue living meaningful
and productive lives.
What do you like most about working at
Soille? Both of my children are graduates of
Hebrew Day and it’s great to continue working
here with so many people who are devoted to
Jewish education.
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Preschool Pages
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 10, 2017 - 14 Shevat 5777
Preschool Pages
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 10, 2017 - 14 Shevat 5777
Community News Mazel Tov to… …Aimee (Bortz, HDS class of 2007) and Josh Wacholder on the bris and naming of their son, Chaim Yehudah. Special Mazal Tov to grandparents Anthony & Hayley Bortz, Nicola (class of 2011).
...Zoe Jurkowski (HDS Class of 2006) on her engagement to Jonathan Moed and to proud parents Dr. Len and Anne Jurkowski.
...David and Jordan Rezmovitch on becoming Bar Mitzvah this past Shabbos and also receiving a special blessing from the satmar rebbe in Palm Springs; and to proud parents Abraham and Elana Rezmovitch (Dychter, HDS Class of 1989).
...Malke & Shalom Brookler (Class of 2002) on the birth of a baby boy! 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.
Recycle your ink cartridges
Bring in your used ink cartridges to Hebrew Day!
Purim is Coming!
Order Purim Baskets!
Each year Hebrew Day creates
beautiful Purim baskets. Go to
www.happypurim.com to or-
der your Purim Baskets. This is
a great way to fulfill the mizvah of “sending portions”
to one another.
You should have received your personalized login
code. Didn’t receive a code? Contact Estelle Workman,
Deadline for orders is Friday, February 24th.
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 associa-tion 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.
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School & Shabbat San Diego Invite All San Diego Families
FREEWith RSVP To
Saturday, February 25, 20177:15pm-9:00pm
At Soille Hebrew Day3630 Afton Road
San Diego, CA 92123
Festive Havdalah CeremonyFollowed by Family Magician
Free Gift for Children!
Delicious Refreshments Served!
Purim is Coming! Order Purim Baskets! Each year Hebrew Day creates beautiful Purim baskets. Go to www.happypurim.com to order your Purim Baskets. This is a great way to fulfill the mizvah of “sending portions” to one another. You should have received your personalized login code. Didn’t receive a code? Contact Estelle Workman, [email protected]. Deadline for orders is Friday, February 24th.
FIDEO PASTA SOUP MEXICAN PASTA SOUP
COMING UP…
2/22 Vegetable Barley Soup
THIS WEDNESDAY DURING LUNCH $3
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE 8TH GRADE TRIP TO ISRAEL
ALSO ORDER QUARTS “TO GO” FOR $6.
Garlic SlawSweet Slaw
Garbanzo SaladSavory Beet Salad
Sweet Beet & Green Apple SaladMoroccan Carrot Salad
Corn SaladRussian Style Potato Salad
$5 PER 16OZ CONTAINER
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.
SALAD QTY PRICEGarlic SlawSweet SlawGarbanzo SaladSavory Beet SaladSweet Beet & Green Apple SaladMoroccan Carrot SaladCorn SaladRussian Style Potato Salad
TOTALName Tel email
To order, contact Vicki Rosenberg, [email protected]
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.
EVERYTHING ON SALE!!
30% ‐ 50% OFF
Sale starts Monday February 6 – Tuesday February 14
Call or email to make an appointment.
*ALL SALES ARE FINAL*
