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The Weekly Newsletter of
Weinbaum
Yeshiva High School
Parshat Tazria
Friday, April 4th, 2008
Shabbat begins in Boca @ 7:20
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From the desk
of
Rabbi Perry
Tirschwell
Who should you contact at our school when you
have an issue you would like to discuss? It
depends on what the issue is.
The world would be a better place if every time
we had a problem, we would go directly to person
with
whom we have the problem. If a student or a parent
has a problem with a class, the teacher is the first
address. Neither the parent nor the administrator has
first hand knowledge of an issue relating to a class,
and therefore it will be very difficult for them to solve it.
The same holds true for coaches.
If you would like to discuss a meta issue or
you are not satisfied after going to the teacher or
coach, turn to the Department Chair. He or she
will have
the greatest understanding of the issue other than the
specific teacher or the coach. WYHS presently has
department chairs in Gemara, Hebrew, Math, and
Humanities (English & History). The coaches all
report to the Athletic Director. In other subjects, Dr.
Laura Becker (College Prep) or Mrs. Ora Lee Kanner
(Judaic) is the
correct address.
Non academic issues are handled by an array of
staff members;
Attendance- Mrs. Shira Englander
Test Schedule & Girls Israel Guidance-
Mrs. Ora Lee Kanner
Midterm & Final Exams- Mrs. Bambi
Rainbeau
Programs, Shabbatonim, Trips,
Alumni, PR, Golf Tournament-
Rabbi Josh Spodek
Fundraising, Textbooks,
Transportation, Tuition- Mr. Shimmie Kaminetsky
Lunch & Other Forms- Mrs. Marcelle
Bouganim
Community Service, Tzedaka and
Israel- Mrs. Heather Andron
Edline & Virtual Paragon Passwords-
Mrs. Claudia Cohen
Athletics- Mr. Jon Kaweblum
Social, Emotional, & Behavioral Issues-
Mrs. Marilyn Goldstein
Study & Organizational Skills- Ms.
Dana Sardano
College Guidance- Mrs. Marcy Roberts
Davening & Boys Israel Guidance- Rabbi
Benjy Horowitz
E-mail is the preffered method of
communication, unless the teacher tells you
otherwise. High school teachers don't have phones in
their classrooms or a desk to call their own at school.
They all, however, check e-mail at home, on their
phone, and/or at school.
If you don't hear from someone in 24 hours,
contact them again. If that doesn't work, it is crucial
that
you call the person's supervisor, as it is extremely
important to us that parental calls are answered.
WYHS is consumer-oriented. We work hard
(through Yeshiva Highlites and other vehicles) to
communicate with you. Each employee's e-mail at our
school is three letters (title, first name, last name); _ _
_@wyhs.net (eg. Rabbi Perry Tirschwell=
RPT@wyhs.net). Please don't hesitate to contact us
when you need us!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Perry
Tirschwell
Click
on the images below
to
link to these
nine websites
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Upcoming Events
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Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Sunday, April 6
Sophomore Keys Trip
Sunday - Monday, April 6 -7
SACS Visit to WYHS
Wed. - Thurs., April 9 -10
Boys and Girls Tennis Meet
Wednesday, April 9
Yom Iyun on Hilchot Pesach
and
Girls Upsherin
Monday, April 14
Class of 2007
Pre - Pesach
Shiurim
@ WYHS
Tuesday, April 15
Pesach Vacation - School Closed
Thurs. - Mon., April 17 -28
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Good & Welfare
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Condolences to Naomi Weiss on the loss of
her father
Refuah Shleima to Barbara Berman
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Click on the Picture for an
Incredible
Slideshow
WYHS' "Wilde"
Side
The Drama Department presents
The Importance of Being Earnest
By Chana Brauser ('10)
This past week, WYHS students, teachers,
families, and friends were privileged to attend the
WYHS drama department's performance of Oscar
Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. After
months of preparation and three 12-hour-
days in the theatre, the drama members were eager
to get out on stage.
Under the expert direction of Mrs. Saddler and with
the help of contributive parents, the cast improved
their acting skills and brushed up on their
manners for what Wilde calls a "comedy of manners"
and a "trivial comedy for serious people."
Performing to a packed audience, the
relatively small cast of eight, along with the help of the
volunteering (and extremely hard-working) techies
managed to communicate the highly intricate plot-in
British accents! The accents were accompanied by
ostentatious and flamboyant costumes and incredible
scenery. The audience proved itself worthy of a Wilde
comedy-the clever dialogue and witty social
commentary was not lost on the audience, who
laughed at the truth apparent behind each quip.
Drama rookies Debbie Epstein ('10),
Daneal Lugerner ('11), and Didi Weiss ('11) proved to
be smashing successes, while seasoned thespians
Harry Ganz ('08), Jeremy Hodkin ('09), Esther Amram
('10), and Chana Brauser ('10) enjoyed their return to
stage. After countless afternoon rehearsals (and quite
a few Sundays, too!), this dedicated drama ensemble
grew closer and their camaraderie translated into a
tremendously fun stage experience.
Thanks so much to Mrs. Saddler for all her
help, the backstage crew for making everything run
smoothly, and to all who came out and supported the
cast!
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Getting Ready
to
Say
Goodbye
Class of '08's High School
Career Comes to
a
Close
By Jessica Friedman ('08)
As senior year sadly comes to a close, we are
looking back at our wonderful
years together and celebrating this year's
accomplishments.
This week has been
jam-packed with preparations for the famous Senior
Graduation Video, which is
sure to be a hit. Chief Yearbook Editor, Leah Wiznitzer
and her committee have
been working tirelessly to put together a fabulous
yearbook, while weaving in
the yearbook's theme...(which is still a surprise!)
The senior class has put
forth much effort into fundraising this year with Bake
Sales, Challah Sales, you
name it, and will be kicking off the Senior Raffle this
coming week!
Our hard
work will pay off when the Class of '08 goes on their
exciting Senior Graduation Trip.
Although we may be suffering from a little case of
senioritis we are getting the
most we can out of our short number of days left at
WYHS.
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Go STORM!
Varsity Basketball
Team's
Sarachek
Success
By Lee Lee Borzak ('10)
This past week, the Boys Varsity
Basketball Team's season came to an end following
the YU Saracheck tournament. The Storm opened
against a very good JEC team and after a
disappointing
loss were pitted against rivals Hebrew Academy in the
second round. The game was close the entire time
but in the end the Warriors pulled away and sent the
Storm into tier 3 of the tournament.
The next game was against a very physical
Atlanta team, however, the Storm was able to
come
away with a win thanks to Freshman Matt
Orlinsky's career high 21 points while hitting 5 three
pointers. This win moved the team onto the tier 3
championship game where they faced off against
Chicagoland. After really coming together and
playing very good basketball, the Storm took home
the trophy. Senior Captain, Elie Baratz (Tier 3
MVP),
held the team together throughout the entire
tournament and the season. Senior Captain, Anosh
Zaghi, led the team both
with his scoring and off court leadership. The
team's best
defender, Aryeh Genet, energized the court. Michael
Schiff has turned
into a great role player and his finishing has greatly
helped the Storm out this year. Ronnie
Rosenbaum's long range shooting ability has helped
to spread the floor and keep the scores close in
some games this year. These five seniors' high
school basketball careers have come to a
close The
team would like to give a special thanks to
Coach's Jon Kawblum and David Kornbluth who both
put an inordinate amount of time and effort in
leading the Storm through all of their tough times
and in all of their successes.
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Up Close and
Personal
with Drama Department
Stars
By Daniella Greer ('09)
This weeks fantastic production of "The
Importance of Being Earnest" marked the third WYHS
comedy for the amazing actors Jeremy Hodkin ('09)
and Tamar Buzaglo ('09). I spoke to Jeremy and
Tamar about their love for drama and about how the
school has helped strengthen their passion for acting.
What's your favorite part of acting?
He Said: My favorite part of acting is the
opportunity to totally immerse yourself in the character
that you're playing. Additionally, when you act, you get
to become a completely different person.
She Said: The fact that I can act in so many
different ways and not be judged because of it.
What was the best acting tip you received from
Mrs. Saddler?
He Said: That "98% of acting is reacting." Not
only are you memorizing and saying lines, you are
taking on the reactions and attitudes of another
person.
She Said: "Bigger, Faster, Funnier!" The
importance of internalizing your character and really
playing it up.
Has the school intensified your passion for
drama?
He Said: Absolutely. Mrs. Saddler has kindled
our love of acting. Additionally, the school has taken
drama to a new level as they continue to include
various school committees in order to make the show
better. For example, Claudia Cohen and the
Productions Committee helped take pictures, the art
class helped with the scenery, and the highlites staff
publicized the show.
She Said: Yes. Especially because of the
challenges we face each year with making the script
appropriate. These challenges enable us to create
and discover new interpretations of the play which is
essentially what an actor's job is.
Do you see any similarities between you and the
character you played?
He Said: Of course. All Algernon wanted to do
was enjoy his life. In many ways, I mirror his passion. I
also mirror his good looks.
She Said: Not at all! My character was a
controlling woman who expected everything to go her
way. I'm not like that all!
What advice do you have for anyone interested in
joining drama next year?
He Said: Drama isn't something you commit to
half heartedly. You really need to want to do it and be
willing to spend all the hours it takes to do it.
She Said: You need to be 100% committed.
Also, drama isn't like sports where you have a lot of
chances to prove yourself. The show is one time only
so make it count!
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"You have, along with your lay leaders,
built a truly
wonderful school and now are
embarking
on the next
phase of what I know will be a
significant
development
for the institution and for our
Jewish
community."
--Mr. William S. Bernstein
President and CEO of SPBC Jewish Federation
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