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Yeshiva High-lites 11.4.05
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The Weekly Newsletter of Weinbaum Yeshiva High School
Friday, November 4, 2005 / Erev Shabbat Parshat Noach 5766
Shabbat begins in Boca Raton at 5:18 p.m.

From the desk of
Rabbi Perry Tirschwell

As I said to the students on Monday, we who experienced the events of the past week and a half can never take the simple things in life for granted- the milk that we drink, the gas that makes our cars run, the water that comes out of our tap, a cold drink, hot food, a traffic light, a street light, a working phone, or a beautiful tree.

Our hearts go out to the students, teachers and their families who are still without power. Thank G-d, we were able to run an appropriately scaled down week of school, which ended on a great note with our first chagiga of the year. Next week our academic and extracurricular schedule goes back to normal, with the exception of a 3:00pm dismissal on Monday before Parent Teacher Conferences.

Today through noon Sunday, parents have their last chance to schedule parent teacher conferences for this coming Monday night, November 7. Tuesday through Friday, you will have your last chance to schedule conferences for the second night, Tuesday, November 15. Click here for directions how to schedule on line.

Mazel tov to
Yogev Berdugo (’01) on his being drafted to a Division I Israeli Pro Basketball team, Maccabi Givat Shmuel.
Yehudis Halbstein ('03) on her engagement.
Mr. & Mrs. Avi Weberman on the birth of a grandson and to proud uncle Shalom (’06).

Condolences to
Mrs. Nessa Bitterman on the loss of her father and to grandchildren Tzvi, Yakir (’06), and Esther (’09)
Mr. Ari Lieberman on the loss of his father yesterday and to granddaughter Tamar (’06).
Mrs.Barbara Sabag on the loss of her mother and to grandchildren Donna (’02) and Shira (’09).
Mr. Avi Tansman on the loss of his father and to grandchildren Maya (’03) and Gil (’06).

Shabbat Shalom

Rabbi Perry Tirschwell
Principal

"Lights! Camera! Action!”
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Chagigah

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by Chava Rubin ('07)

“Lights! Camera! Action!” This was the theme of this month’s Rosh Chodesh chagigah, the first one of the year! Thursday morning, the entire school gathered in the ballroom in order to welcome with great enthusiasm Cheshvan. With amazing dancing and inspirational divrei Torah, one could really feel the ruach and spirit overflowing in the room.

Starting off with a hearty breakfast, the action quickly moved onto the dance floor where the entire student body came together with heartfelt and energetic dancing. The live music was provided by our very own Under Construction band!

Since the theme of the chagigah and the month is “lights, camera, action,” the room was beautifully adorned with black and white decorations to further the theme of movies and film.

Senior Sarah Dray (’06) gave a very motivating d’var Torah about the need to take “action” in our own lives to really make a change during this quiet month following the jam-packed holiday season. Quoting pesukim from Tanach and using personal examples, Sarah was able to communicate a powerful message to the entire student body.

Thanks so much to Rabbi Spodek, Avi Lasko and the entire Rosh Chodesh Committee on working so hard to make this Rosh Chodesh such an amazing success.

Students Provide Hurricane Wilma Relief

by Mrs. Heather Andron
Chesed Director

This past Wednesday, 26 WYHS students participated in Hurricane Wilma relief efforts at Century Village of Boca Raton. As soon as our students arrived, they were ready to work. Bringing food, water, ice and smiles to the residents, our students made an immediate difference to all they visited.

Working in small groups, our students were able to reach almost a hundred residents, many who are home bound. In addition to bringing supplies, our students provided assistance in other areas including changing light bulbs, setting up hurricane lamps and taking out garbage.

This experience was a “win-win” situation for all those involved. The residents were thrilled to have our students visit them because many of them are lonely and still sitting in the dark. In turn, our students were able to reach out to those who are still suffering from post-Wilma difficulties and make a Kidddush Hashem.

“The residents were so happy to see us and have the company,” said Alyssa Muckley (’07). “This experience was very rewarding!” Many residents thanked the students and wanted to know what they could do in return. Clearly the residents and the students had a meaningful experience!

Yasher Koach to Danny Aiken, Elan Aiken, Gaby Markovitch, Jonathan Odiz, Aleeza Rubin, Danielle Wolkowicz, Avital Abir, Yocheved Tirschwell, Alyssa Muckley, Hadas Avisar, Yakir Bitterman, Zack Cohen, Melly Drachman, Sarah Dray, Moshe Genet, Yael Hirth, Dov Lieber, Jordan Lieber, Raquel Mendlelow, Ori Matilsky, Yocheved Popiol, Ilana Singer, Esti Skurowitz, Nicole Tryfus and Sahar Zaghi for a job well done! Kol Hakavod!

Sukkot Experience
in the Holy Land

by Jordana Kaminetsky ('07)

This past Sukkot my family and I had the privilege of spending a significant amount of time in Israel. Although I have been fortunate enough to have been there many times before, I find that each trip is uniquely special.

My family traveled with a group of friends, which included a lot of kids my age with whom I could experience Israel. During our stay, our extended group took tiyulim all over the country. We made techelet, the rediscovered dye extracted from snails that is used on the strings of the tzitzit. We drove around the countryside in ATVs (all-terrain vehicles), and we learned how to shoot real guns.

However much fun I had doing all of these activities, the most interesting and inspiring part of the trip for me was my visit to The Aaronson Museum in Zichron Ya’akov. I learned there about Sarah Aaronson, a “Nili” spy for the British against the Ottoman Empire during World War One. Her efforts, along with many others, contributed to the British victory over the Ottomans and their subsequent occupation of Palestine. I was able to go inside her home and see how she lived day to day and see some of her personal belongings.

I have come to understand that without such heroes we would be left without a country of our own. I realized in the museum that without Sarah Aaronson and the efforts of so many others, I would not be able to enjoy a chag in the Jewish homeland, that her sacrifice helped Bnei Yisrael, and me, directly.

All in all, my trip to Israel was an incredible experience. Every time I go, I find it amazing how much more there is to learn-- because of this unparalleled opportunity, I am inspired to go back again, and again, and again.

Open House 5766

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See the
Womens Varsity
Yeshiva Storm Play

at the American Airlines Arena
PLUS a Miami Heat Game
Happy Birthday!

This Sunday in Sports

Due to the closure of the parks in Boca, sports practices will take place this Sunday at

9:30-11:30am Girls JV Basketball at WYHS
9:00-11:00am Girls V Basketball at Chaminade
11:00am-1:00pm Boys JV Basketball (second tryout)
1:30-3:30pm Girls Soccer at Hillel
5:30-7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball at the Baratz¹s



email: rpt@wyhs.net
phone: 561.417.7422

Yeshiva High-lites Staff
Shira Borzak (’07) Copy Editor
Mrs. Claudia CohenDirector of Technology
Jordana Kaminetsky (’07) Senior Editor
Chava Rubin (’07) Chief of Correspondents
Rabbi Josh SpodekEditor in Chief

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