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The Weekly Newsletter of
Weinbaum
Yeshiva High School
Parshat Pekudei
Friday, March 7, 2008
Shabbat begins in Boca @ 6:08
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From the desk
of
Rabbi Perry
Tirschwell
What type of student does WYHS seek to enroll?
WYHS wants to admit every student who
applies to our school. By applying, a child is
saying that he/she desires our 50/50 Judaic/college
preparatory studies curriculum, and longs for our
combination of academic challenge and spiritual
inspiration. In fact, almost all of the students
who apply to WYHS are invited to join the student
body.
Why would WYHS not accept a student?
Firstly, if WYHS would actually hurt the student
academically. Despite WYHS' multiple levels in each
subject, not every student can handle a dual
curriculum. It's not fair to take such a student,
because he/she will not be able to graduate from our
high school or gain acceptance to college.
Secondly, WYHS' most solemn responsibility is to
protect its students. It is our duty to our parents
and students not to accept a student who we believe
would pose as a risk to other students.
Lastly, WYHS' raison d'etre is to inspire Jewish
teenagers to choose to lead Jewishly-committed
lives. There are teenagers who will be turned off to
Judaism by daily davening, a conservative
dress code, and not starting what most Americans
consider high school until after lunch.
WYHS loves parents, but in admissions, cares
about the students. Sometimes a parent wants a
child to come to WYHS, but the child is not
interested. It isn't fair to subject a teenager who really
isn't interested in the demanding and all
encompassing WYHS experience.
G-d willing, WYHS is going to enroll its largest
class yet in September. As our school passes the
200 student mark, we are as concerned for each and
every student as the day we opened our doors ten
years ago to 41 intrepid teenagers.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Perry
Tirschwell
Click
on the images below
to
link to these
nine websites
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10 Year Anniversary Journal Dinner
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Tuesday, March 25 @
6:00pm
Join the Tribute
Committee
Download
the Ad
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Tribute Committee (in formation)
Leslie & Sal Abady
Pamela & Prosper Abitbol
Ellen & Jay Adler
Idit & Jonathan Agus
Diane & Jeffrey Aiken
Anonymous
Lisa & Phil Baratz
Alyssa & Menachem Baumgarten
Evelyn & Al Begas
Deborah & David Benaim
Helene & Abbey Berkowitz
Batzi & Billy Berman
Carol & Howard Bienenfeld
Elaine & Mark Birnbaum
BNY Mellon
Deena & Steve Borzak
Liz & Joel Brauser
Broad and Cassel
Stacey & Howard Busch
Ray Castel
Yael & Steve Charlap
Claudia & Doug Cohen
Shulamit & Stephen Danis
Mona & Alan Fisher
Tilda & Mark Fisher
Susan & William Ganz
Judy & Tony Gelbart
Dorit & Ben J. Genet
Monica & David Genet
Debbie & Zvi Gold
Rachel & Neil Greenbaum
Miriam & Levi Grunhaus
Ana & Stanley Haar
Jodi & Jeffrey Harris
Anita & Samuel Heering
Shari & Moshe Hirth
Elaine & Merv Jacobs
Sarah & Steven Jacoby
Melanie & Bernie Kaminetsky
Sue & Dan Kaskel
Caroline & Daniel Katz
Judy & Moshe Klein
Judi & Gary Krasna
Ann & Mark Lamet
Lori & Harold Landa
Ellen & Jon Lasko
Arlene & Sam Lasko
Marissa & David Levenson
Ruth & Gideon Losinski
MDVIP
Joyce & David Muller
Cheryl & Ari Pearl
Fay & Jose Poliak
Brenda & Alan Pritzker
Jill & Michael Rose
Elanna & Gary Rosenbaum
Hindy & Stuart Rubin
Diane & Ben Saketkhou
Chani & Bennett Salamon
Dana & Barry Schecter
Naomi & Reid Shapiro
Yael & Ephraim Sobol
Ellen & Zorik Spektor
Sharon & Marshall Stauber
Loren & Eric Stein
Linda & Ted Struhl
Haya & David Tepper
Barbara & Donald Tirschwell
Rabbi Perry & Miriam Tirschwell
Pam & Jonathan Turk
Miriam & Chaim Wielgus
Fay & Jeffrey Wolkowicz
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Upcoming Events
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Adar Costume Contest
Friday, March 14
WOMAD Shabbaton
Friday and Saturday, March 14-15
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Good & Welfare
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Mazel tov to Lori Beth & Yehoshua
Schlinsky on being honored at the Young Israel
of Hollywood dinner
Mazel tov to Lisa & Phil Baratz and
Sarah & Steven Jacoby
on being honored at the BMA dinner
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Click on the Picture for an Incredible
JR Ski Trip Video
Hitting the Slopes!
The Junior Class' Amazing
Class
Trip
By Doron David ('09)
Every WYHS graduate will tell you that
one of their
favorite WYHS experiences is the
Junior Ski
trip. This week, the class of '09 had the
privilege of
going skiing in North Carolina. This four day
event
started with a long, but
amazing bus ride. Tons of snacks and movies
kept everyone happy. Upon arrival at 6:00 am
in North
Carolina, the games began. The minute we
walked off
the bus, a "snowball war" broke out.
After settling into our houses, everyone
davened
and had a quick bite to eat. Then, we hit the
slopes for
what was the most fun we've ever had. When the
skiing
was over for the day, we headed back to the
houses
for an
awesome BBQ and davened while overlooking
a
beautiful lake. At night, we were given the
option of
going night skiing or tubing. Both groups
will tell you
how much fun they had.
During all of the meals each one of us had a
specific duty or toranut, which
allowed for
everything to be prepared and cleaned to
perfection.
The next morning, a torrential rain storm
greeted
us when we woke up, but that didn't stop
us from
enjoying our trip. Instead of skiing, we
went to a
local
bowling alley/ arcade and made the best of
what we
had. We then went back, packed our stuff, and
headed
home. About half way through the ride home, we
stopped on the side of the highway and had a
final
BBQ and kumzitz with guitars and a lot of
singing to
end this amazing trip off right.
I would like to give a
special thanks to Claudia Cohen, Rabbi Schochet,
and all of the alumni chaperones who helped make
this the most
incredible trip ever. The memories that were
created
on this trip will be cherished and
never forgotten.
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Remembering a Pillar
of
the Community
WYHS' Azkarah for Elie Berdugo z"l
By LeeLee Borzak ('10)
Recently, Boca Raton and WYHS lost an important
member of their communities-- Elie Berdugo z"l. Mr.
Berdugo was one of the founders of WYHS and a
full supporter of the dream to build a
high school over ten years ago.
To commemorate his untimely passing, WYHS
students and faculty committed to learn the six
Sidrei Mishna and on Thursday, WYHS
students, faculty, and friends and family of Elie
Berdugo came together to make a siyum. We
were
privileged to
hear from WYHS students who were touched by Mr.
Berdugo. Michael Mizrahi ('10),
Tamar Buzaglo ('09), Yoni Levenson ('09), Sasan
Peimani ('08), Ben Scheiner ('09), and Anosh Zaghi
('08) spoke beautifully about how Elie Berdugo
made a difference in their lives and was their
role model.
Hearing about how students personally benefited
from Mr. Berdugo's unbelievable wisdom and
sterling character truly enabled other students
who may have not been fortunate enough to know
him, really feel the loss of such an incredible
individual. Rabbi Sugerman, who was privileged to
learn every day with Mr. Berdugo, explained to the
students just how much of a hero Elie truly was.
Thanks to this meaningful Azkarah,
students and faculty of WYHS truly comprehended
how much Elie Berdugo contributed to the community
and how much he will be missed.
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Gearing Up for Next Year
WYHS Offers New Courses in
2008 - 2009
By Dr. Laura Becker, Director of College Prep.
Studies
Course selection sheets for current
freshmen, sophomores, and juniors went home
several weeks ago, and almost all have
been filled out and returned. Planning for next year is
proceeding apace.
This year's sheets were a bit different. While
freshman and sophomore science looks much the
same, we have made a concerted effort to
expand options for juniors and seniors, adding AP
Environmental Science and Conceptual Physics to the
possible choices.
To give both juniors and seniors more options, most
of the advanced sciences will be offered to both
grades together. Senior math classes will likewise
cover a wider range of subjects than ever before.
As for electives, the administration
brainstormed about a variety of topics, both to offer
students an opportunity to explore different interests
and to continue to an advanced level as seniors
(through
AP Studio Art and Spanish III) if they so desired. While
final course offerings are dependent on student
interest, among the new possibilities on this year's
course selection sheets are Public
Speaking/Debate, Business and Marketing, Creative
Writing, Photography/ Videography, and Instrumental
Music, along with the new advanced courses
mentioned above and traditional favorites- Art, Jewish
Studies, Spanish I and II, and Test Prep.
Stay tuned to see what courses make it onto the
official WYHS schedule in 5769!
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Up Close and
Personal
with Mrs. Loren Stein
By Daniella Greer ('09)
For the last two years, the very talented Mrs.
Loren Stein has been teaching art at WYHS. She has
taught her students how to create beautiful works of
art as well as art history. Mrs. Stein
has an extremely impressive education with a BA in
architect design from the University of Florida, a
masters degree from MIT School of Design, and has
attended several classes at Harvard
University. I was privileged to speak to Mrs. Stein
about her passion for art and her love for teaching.
What is your favorite part of being an art
teacher?
Mrs. Stein: My favorite thing is walking into the
classroom. Seeing my students' happy faces and
listening to their questions is extremely rewarding.
Years ago, I never thought I would be a teacher which
is so funny because being a teacher has been
the greatest experience I've had.
What has inspired your passion for art?
Mrs. Stein: I've had a flair for art ever since I
was born. Studying architecture in Italy increased my
passion. I always walk around with a
sketch book. Everything I see, I see in the perspective
of art.
WYHS is planning on adding AP Studio Art for
next year. What do you think students
should know about the class?
Mrs. Stein: I'm fortunate to be in a position
where more students are applying then I have room
for. I'm hoping it will be an inspiring class for students
looking for a career in an art field such as
graphics, fashion, architect design, and fine arts.
How do you decide what projects the
students will be doing?
Mrs. Stein: I have decided to go with
integrating students' history curriculum with art. For
example, 9th grade is studying Ancient Civilizations,
so
the projects have been Egyptian hieroglyphics, pottery,
ancient jewelry making, and portraits of famous world
icons. 10th grade is studying European History so
they learn about Van Gogh style, room
perspectives, and romantic period portraits. 11th
grade studied American artists and have created
agam
style projects. Now they're incorporating American art
into an old world American style quilt.
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400 Number of Tradition
soups bought for the Junior
Trip
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50 Number of Tradition
Soups actually eaten during the Junior
Trip
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5 Number of hours
the average junior slept during the Junior
Trip
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10 Number of times
juniors had to bring their skis to and from the
mountain
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" The Elie Burdugo memorial service
was so moving.
I learned so much
about this heroic and incredible man.
I was
extremely
inspired."
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Yeshiva Highlites
Staff |
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| Danielle Wolkowicz
(’09) |
Editor-in-
Chief |
LeeLee Borzak (’10)
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Assistant
Editor |
Mrs. Claudia
Cohen |
Director of Technology
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Alana Dweck(’09)
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Photo Editor |
Daniella Greer(’09)
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Features Editor |
Josh Kaminetsky(’09)
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Layout Editor |
David Petrover(’10)
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Assistant Photo
Editor |
Aleeza Rubin(’09)
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Chief of
Correspondents |
David Spektor(’10)
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Assistant Photo
Editor |
| Rabbi Josh Spodek |
Staff Advisor |
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