Mazel Tov to Duvy Burston upon his Bar Mitzvah! Mazel Tov to Schneur Zalman, Sholom Dovber and Avrumi Leitner upon their sister’s engage-ment. Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Shusterman upon the birth of a grandchild! Mazel Tov to Mr. Jeff Rothstein upon the birth of a grandchild! May we continue to share in each others sim-

Levi Sandhaus Mendel Cohen

Yosef Yitzchok Lewis Dovber Teitelbaum Yossi Kagan Sholom Dovber Leitner Menachem Mendel Sandler Nochum Moshe Krasnjanski Menachem Mendel Korer Menachem Simpson Simch Liberow Yisroel Shimon Bogomilsky May you have a שנת הצלחה and grow up to be a source of nachas for klal Yisroel!

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Boys Division

Winners of the שבת מברכים תהלים contest: Schneur Simcha Huisman won the Bas-ketball, Yosef Yitzchok Novack won the MP3 Player, Mendel Cohen won the Gut Yor CD, Zu-she Borenstein won the Board Game and Yanky Silber won the Sefer Tehillim.

Over 66 children participated in the program, and over 2,147 kapitlach tehillim were said!!

A Special ישר כח to the following boys who finished the entire sefer tehillim: Shmuli Back-man, Chaim Friedman, Pinchas Sears, and Yossi Lewis.

mazel tov happy birthday

Mrs. Yoffe Fourth Grade - General Studies The Fourth Graders are looking forward to a year of growth and accomplishments in all ar-eas. In math we have studied place value through hundred millions and we are currently learning to compare, order, and round whole numbers about money. In addition, we are learning to solve word problems more easily by carefully reading the question and making sure it is clearly understood the next step; planning what needs to be done. Checking that our an-swers really answers the question, is the final step. We completed the second unit in spelling and as a fun way of reviewing the class will divide, forming small groups, with each group perform-ing a pantomime. Their classmates will guess the spelling word, and then spell it. This is one of the Fourth Graders favorite spelling games.

tehillim winners class news

Rabbi Silber

Fifth Grade - Limudei Kodesh A Huge welcome back to the dear Talmdim of Kita Hey! We continued learning Mishnayos Perek Eilu Meztios and we are almost half way done the perek. In order to gear up for Gemara we reviewed the key Musagim that we need to know as we will soon start our trek into the “Sea of the Talmud”. Please ask your local Kita Hey member to define the following Musagim:

The written Torah - תורה שבכתב The Oral Torah (the part that wasn't written but passed from Teacher to Student) - תורה שבעל פה (A paragraph in Mishnayos written by Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi) משנה (”A scholar from the time of the Mishna, literally a “repeater) תנא (A text from Tannaim that was outside of the Mishna - literally it means outside) ברייתא (A scholar from the time of Gemara - literally a speaker or explainer of the Tannaim’s words) אמורא A discussion in the Gemara by Amoraim - סוגיא Literally teaching or tradition (in Aramaic), it’s the compilation of all of the Sugyos of the Amoraim - גמרא .literally teaching (In Lashon Hakodesh), it is the combination of the Mishna and Gemara - תלמוד In Mishnayos Meseches Shabbos we are about halfway done the first Perek. The talmidim reviewed a whole bunch of new Musagim (concepts): (public domain) רשות הרבים (private domain) ,רשות היחיד (lifting up) ,עקירה (putting down) ,הנחה (taking out - carrying) ,הוצאה (a law from Torah) ,מן התורה (a law from the Rabbanan) ,מדרבנן (a poor man) ,עני

בעל הבית (a homeowner) are just a few examples. In Chumash we completed the first Perek of Parshas Bo. We learned about the Maka of “Arbe” and “Choshech”. Did you now that the locusts covered the ground so heavily that you couldn’t even see the ground? And how about when Hashem took away the locusts that He even blew the pickled ones away as well? There was no warning for the Maka of Choshech, which other 2 Makos were there no warning for?

class news

Congratulations to Shaul Zelig Bronstein for winning this month Box Top raffle! He won a $10.00 gift certificate to a toy store!

Keep on collecting more box tops. We will be having more drawings!

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Rabbi Silverstein

Second Grade - Limudei Kodesh As a reward for earning 500 points for good behavior the Second Grade went apple picking! The boys had a great time! Thank you to Mrs. Silber and Mrs. Werth for helping out as chaperones.

class news

P.O. Box 1164 Monsey, NY 10952 (845) 356-1213 info@chedermonsey.org www.chedermonsey.org Boys’ Elementary School 15 Widman Court Spring Valley, NY 10977 Fax (845) 290-9616 boys@chedermonsey.org Rabbi Avrohom Wolowik Principal

Rabbi Avi Frank Associate Principal for General Studies

Girls’ Elementary School 25 South Monsey Rd. Airmont, NY 10952 Fax (845) 262-1523 girls@chedermonsey.org Mrs. Chaya Rosenbluh Principal

Mrs. Chana Phillip, MA Associate Principal for General Studies

Pre-School Mrs. Yona Lazarus, MEd Early Childhood Director

Va’ad HaChinuch Rabbi Baruch D. Lesches Rabbi Chaim D. Kagan Rabbi Zalman L. Markowitz

Board of Directors Rabbi Yeruchem Cohen President Avraham Hayman Yosef Light Mordechai Litzman Trustees

Rabbi Yisroel Shusterman Dean

Mrs. Yitty Gutner Administrative Director

Cheder Chabad of Monsey is an officially registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Tax ID number: 13-4073308

October 16, 2015

Dear Parents,

We are so lucky to have a wonderful library in the Cheder which the children

on a weekly basis.

the library and check out books.

October 21, IY”

The library has been growing steadily over the years and now has a sizeable collec

books. In order for the library to function efficiently, we need students to understand the

value of the books and take responsibility for the books they borrow.

We are asking that a parent sign the permission slip at the bottom of this letter, in

that he/she has read the letter and allows his/her child to use the library. One permission

slip per family (for the boys building) is adequate. As soon as the school librarian receives

this signed form, your child/ren will be able to enjoy taki

Thank you,

Ahuva November

I ____________________________ allow my child/ren ______________________

to use the Cheder Library.

incur a late fee of $1 per book per week. If a book is not returned at all, I will be

to replace the book.

replacement fee

make alternate arrangements with the librarian.

Parents Signature_____

, 2015

Dear Parents,

We are so lucky to have a wonderful library in the Cheder which the children

on a weekly basis. Every Wednesday, each class will have a designated time slot to visit

e library and check out books. Library in the boys division will start W

October 21, IY”H.

The library has been growing steadily over the years and now has a sizeable collec

In order for the library to function efficiently, we need students to understand the

value of the books and take responsibility for the books they borrow.

We are asking that a parent sign the permission slip at the bottom of this letter, in

that he/she has read the letter and allows his/her child to use the library. One permission

slip per family (for the boys building) is adequate. As soon as the school librarian receives

this signed form, your child/ren will be able to enjoy taking out books from the library.

Ahuva November

I ____________________________ allow my child/ren ______________________

to use the Cheder Library. I understand that if they do not return books on time, they will

incur a late fee of $1 per book per week. If a book is not returned at all, I will be

to replace the book. Books returned in poor condition will be sub

replacement fee. I give permission for the Cheder office to charge my credit card unless I

make alternate arrangements with the librarian.

Parents Signature____________________________________ Date:________________

ד"בס

We are so lucky to have a wonderful library in the Cheder which the children benefit from

Every Wednesday, each class will have a designated time slot to visit

Library in the boys division will start Wednesday,

The library has been growing steadily over the years and now has a sizeable collection of

In order for the library to function efficiently, we need students to understand the

value of the books and take responsibility for the books they borrow.

We are asking that a parent sign the permission slip at the bottom of this letter, indicating

that he/she has read the letter and allows his/her child to use the library. One permission

slip per family (for the boys building) is adequate. As soon as the school librarian receives

ng out books from the library.

I ____________________________ allow my child/ren __________________________

I understand that if they do not return books on time, they will

incur a late fee of $1 per book per week. If a book is not returned at all, I will be required

Books returned in poor condition will be subject to a $20

I give permission for the Cheder office to charge my credit card unless I

Date:________________

P.O. Box 1164 Monsey, NY 10952 (845) 356-1213 info@chedermonsey.org www.chedermonsey.org Boys’ Elementary School 15 Widman Court Spring Valley, NY 10977 Fax (845) 290-9616 boys@chedermonsey.org Rabbi Avrohom Wolowik Principal

Rabbi Avi Frank Associate Principal for General Studies

Girls’ Elementary School 25 South Monsey Rd. Airmont, NY 10952 Fax (845) 262-1523 girls@chedermonsey.org Mrs. Chaya Rosenbluh Principal

Mrs. Chana Phillip, MA Associate Principal for General Studies

Pre-School Mrs. Yona Lazarus, MEd Early Childhood Director

Va’ad HaChinuch Rabbi Baruch D. Lesches Rabbi Chaim D. Kagan Rabbi Zalman L. Markowitz

Board of Directors Rabbi Yeruchem Cohen President Avraham Hayman Yosef Light Mordechai Litzman Trustees

Rabbi Yisroel Shusterman Dean

Mrs. Yitty Gutner Administrative Director

Cheder Chabad of Monsey is an officially registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Tax ID number: 13-4073308

Dear Parents

The Cheder Chabad Bo

Sunday music classes by a professionally trained music therapist and

musician. The boys

melodica. The cost is $150 for ten sessions and the teacher will give

instruction in percussion and melodica.

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Dear Parents שי' ,

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Sunday music classes by a professionally trained music therapist and

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Percussion Instruction Class Description

Learn the name, history, function, and basic playing techniquepercussion instruments including the conga, djembe, tambourine, guiro, maracas, and claves. Students will learn six different hand positions including the palm, tip, slap, bass, and open tones on the djembedrum). Students will learn how to count in time, play a steady rhythm,

pattern, musically call and respond, solo and improvise. Students n how to rhythmically accompany on percussion instruments

various Jewish melodies.

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Students will learn a basic introduction to music theory

through the melodica. Students will be able to name the notes on the

keyboard and learn major and minor scales. Students will learn the

onship between melody, harmony and rhythm. Students will learn how

to recognize musical intervals within in an octave and be able to name

which nigun contains which interval. Students will learn simple Jewish

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Sunday music classes by a professionally trained music therapist and

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maracas, and claves. Students will learn six different hand positions including the palm, tip, slap, bass, and open tones on the djembe (hand

play a steady rhythm, and improvise. Students

on percussion instruments

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through the melodica. Students will be able to name the notes on the

keyboard and learn major and minor scales. Students will learn the

and rhythm. Students will learn how

within in an octave and be able to name

which nigun contains which interval. Students will learn simple Jewish

melodies on the melodica and be able to play as a group in unison, harmony,

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Lma'an Yishme'u Shabbos Table Companion ב"ה

Serving HaShem in Work

The Baal Shem Tov taught that working in a worldly occupation can be comparable to studying Torah and even greater – for everything in the world was created for the glory of HaShem, and when a person uses worldly things in the way prescribed by the Torah, he is serving their Maker.

A man once came to tell the Baal Shem Tov that he had lost his oxen; he wanted to be told where they were. The tzaddik opened a Zohar, looked inside, and told him that they were in the market city of Breslau. He later explained that Chazal say that there is a "great light" hidden in the Torah that enables one to see from one end of the world to the other, and with that light, those who study Torah properly can see everything.

The Rebbe derived a lesson from this story: There are those who separate the Torah from worldly matters, thinking that the Zohar is a holy part of Torah, while the ox is an ox, and Breslau is a market city…. This is a mistake, for HaShem is everywhere, even in the lowliest things; thus the Baal Shem Tov saw them in the Zohar. This can be seen from the special purpose that the oxen filled: they brought this Yid to the Baal Shem Tov.

)מאור עינים, שבת, שיחו"ק תשל"ד ח"ב ע' 451(

Chazal say that Chanoch 'sewed shoes' and thereby created spiritual yichudim for HaShem similar to those created through wearing tefillin. The Rebbe explains that this teaches us a lesson: even while going about their work, an ordinary shoemaker or tailor can produce sublime spiritual repercussions, if they have proper intentions.

)תו"מ תשמ"ט ח"א ע' 247, וראה תו"מ תשמ"ב ח"א ע' 304(

A dirah b'tachtonim is built primarily by those in the workforce who use the physical world for the sake of HaShem. For this reason, until Moshiach comes, the number of Yidden in

the workforce ('Zevulun') greatly exceeds the number of those dedicated to studying Torah fulltime ('Yissachar').

Furthermore, by serving HaShem despite the challenges of the physical world, a Yid reveals a deeper, essential connection of his neshama to HaShem. However, this is only revealed when he later dedicates time to davening and learning.

)לקו"ש ח"ל ע' 137 ואילך עיי"ש(

Remembering the Objective

One of the chassidim of the Rebbe Rashab was a man of scholarly stature who invested his excellent mind in the teachings of Chassidus. One day he began to manufacture galoshes and in due course he became deeply involved in his business.

Seeing him, the Rebbe Rashab commented, "I have seen feet in galoshes, but a head in galoshes…?!"

)לקוטי שיחות א ע' 224(

The Frierdiker Rebbe writes that in earlier times, people would refer to parnasa as chiyuna, which means sustenance, whereas in America they say that a person is "making a living" (implying that his earnings are the essence of his life).

)סה"ש תש"ד ע' 83(

It took many years after the Rebbe Maharash passed away for the Rebbe Rashab to become Rebbe. He later shared what prompted him to consent:

“The Mitteler Rebbe writes that toiling in business faithfully (be’emuna) is greater than studying Torah for its own sake (lishma). Being so, it is probably more challenging as well. I was therefore afraid to undertake that mission, and I chose this job instead”…

)שמועות וסיפורים ח"א ע' 78(

Faithful LaborersChazal teach: Great is he who supports himself by his own efforts; as the possuk says, "He is praiseworthy both in this world and the next." Chazal further state that a person should not say, “Since I am of dignified ancestry, it is unbefitting for me to humble myself by working” – for long before his time, HaShem Himself worked, when He created the world.

)ברכות ח ע"א, זהר חדש ח"א ט ע"א(

Many of the great tanaim and amoraim worked as menial laborers to earn a living. Hillel was a woodcutter; R' Oshiya, R' Chanina and R' Yochanan were shoemakers; R' Yehuda was a baker; and others worked as blacksmiths, net-weavers, tailors, diggers and porters.

)אוצר האגדה ערך 'אומנים ובעלי מלאכה בין חכמי התלמוד'(

The eminent chossid, Reb Hillel Paritcher, served as mashpia for the Yiddishe agricultural settlements founded by the Mitteler Rebbe. What motivated this towering intellectual to agree to assume this role?

He once related how he had heard the Mitteler Rebbe describe the inner stature of these unassuming colonists: "Picture those Yishuvniks standing in the field, with their yarmulkas and taleisim ktanim, planting the soil and lifting their eyes heavenward and focusing their hopes on HaShem…"

Visualizing that moment is what motivated Reb Hillel to become their mashpia.

)סה"ש תש"ד ע' 83(

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The Old One Is Fine For MeThe Rebbe's car, in which he would ride home and use for his frequent visits to the Ohel, had seen better years. A new car had to be bought, providing the Rebbe more comfort, and ensuring a faster ride. Indeed, in 5746 (1986), a chossid with the necessary means purchased a new car for the Rebbe's use.

The car arrived at 770. The bochurim gathered as the Rebbe exited the building, holding his large paper brown bag on his way to the car.

Suddenly, the Rebbe stopped in his tracks. The new car had been noticed. He motioned to the mazkir, Reb Yudel Krinsky, who would serve as the driver. He was immediately at the Rebbe’s side.

The Rebbe quoted the possuk from Mishlei: “Soneh matonos yichye (he that hates gifts shall live).” He continued, “The old one is fine for me. Please return the car to the donor.”

The Rebbe waited on the sidewalk as the old car was brought, and with it he rode to the Ohel.

(Toras Menachem 5746, Vol. 3, p. 267)

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Reb Sholom SharabiReb Sholom Sharabi, known as the Rashash, was a great mekubal who originated from Yemen. His father-in-law was Reb Gedalya Chiyun, the Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshivas HaMekubalim. After his father-in-law’s passing, he became the Rosh Yeshiva, and taught many famous talmidim including the Chida, Maharit Algazi, and Reb Gershon Kitover, the brother-in-law of the Baal Shem Tov. The Rashash passed away on the 10th of Shvat, תקל"ז (1777).

When the Rashash came from Yemen to Eretz Yisroel he hid his greatness in Torah especially in kabbala. He offered his services as a shamosh in Yeshivas HaMekubalim, headed by Reb Gedalya Chiyun. While doing his work, he listened to the talmidim learning and when they encountered a difficulty to which they didn’t find an answer, the Rashash would write up an answer and leave it on their table at night. In the morning, the students found the answer to their questions. Eventually the Rashash was uncovered, and was eventually offered the Rosh Yeshiva’s daughter, and became the successor of his father-in-law.

In Yerushalayim of those days, there was a very cruel governor who taxed the Jews heavily, including a tax on burials. Since the governor’s home overlooked the road to the cemetery, he would personally ensure that the tax was paid. Once, a poor woman passed away and her heirs could not pay the tax, yet the Rashash instructed the chevrah kadisha to carry-out the burial. He told them that they need not fear, and he would personally attend the levaya.

As the funeral passed the governor’s home, the governor put his head through the window bars and shouted threats at the participants. The Rashash motioned for them to just continue on and ignore the governor. The governor became furious, and tried to leave the window to instruct his men to attack the chevrah kadisha, however the window bars closed in around his neck, trapping him there. His workers tried to move the bars without success.

In the meantime, the deceased was buried with due respect. Upon their return, the governor his head still between the bars, called to the Rashash. Assuring the crowd that all would be well, the Rashash went inside. He agreed to help the governor out, on condition that he would abolish the burial tax. Left with no other choice, the governor abolished the decree, and the window bars returned to their original position.

A MoMent with the Rebbe

A WAy of LifeLost ShaitelI brought my shaitel to the shaitel-macher to be washed and now she can’t find it. Can I make her pay me for a new shaitel?

J The Torah1 differentiates between an unpaid watchman (shomer chinam) and a paid watchmen (shomer sachar) regarding their responsibility. A shomer chinam is only liable for negligence (peshiah), while a shomer sachar is also liable if the object disappeared or was stolen (geneivah va'aveidah) and is only exempt from an unforeseeable tragedy. A craftsman who receives an item to repair is generally2 considered a shomer sachar.3

J Furthermore, forgetting where he put the object in the first place is negligence4 and even a shomer chinam is held responsible.5 Some add that forgetting where one placed an item is like actively damaging it, and even one who did not accept any responsibility would be held accountable.6

J If a person was asked to deliver a package and he mistakenly left it on the train or the like, some contemporary poskim consider him negligent.7 Others argue that if he kept the package together with his belongings in a responsible manner, even if he then forgot it, he is not considered negligent. Although at home a responsible watchman keeps record of where he put each watched item, during travel that isn’t expected of him.8 Some say that if he put it out of sight (e.g. in a compartment), he is expected to make note not to forget it.9

J In conclusion: If the shaitel-macher misplaced the shaitel in her premises all opinions agree that she is considered negligent and is liable.

1. שו"ע חו"מ סי' רצ"א ס"א וסי' ש"ג ס"ב.

במה )שמשתכרין ש"ו סי' חו"מ 2. טור שנותנים להם לתקן וליטול שכר(. ובביאור ההגדרה ראה סמ"ע סי' ש"ו סק"א שהנאה שיכול בשכיר ולא בקבלן רק הוא זה והש"ך בעה"ב להחליפו באמצע העבודה, במה נהנה שכיר שגם ס"ל סק"א שם שבחר בו. ובמחנ"א הל' שומרים סי' מ"א כ' שרק כשהפועל עובד ברשות עצמו יש ההנאה אין בעה"ב ברשות אבל הנאה לו אחריות ע"ע לוקח אינו וגם נחשבת, עצמו סילק לא הבעה"ב )שהרי שמירה בפועל אלו טעמים בין ונפק"מ מהחפץ(.

העובד בשכירות או קבלן בבית בעה"ב.

3. שו"ע שם ס''א.

4. ריטב"א )מיוחס( ב"מ מ"ב ע"א ד"ה כל.

רכ"ד הערה פ"א שי משפט ספר וראה בשם המאירי ב"מ שם.

5. ב"מ לה ע"א, שו"ע חו"מ סי' רצ"א ס"ז.

שו"ת וראה סקי"ד. ביאורים נתה"מ .6שומר שדווקא )ס"ל כ"ד סי' שפר אמרי מזיק נק' אחר אדם משא"כ פושע הוא בידיים(. וראה פת"ח הלכות פקדון פרק ג'

הערה ד' שמרחיב בנושא.

7. שו"ת פנים מאירות ח"א סי' נ"ט שו"ת הגר"ש בשם קי"ד סי' ח"ב ישפה אבני

וואזנער ע"ה.

8. שו"ת שבות יעקב ח"ב סי' קמ"ח וראה קפ"ה סי' ח"ד בהלכה מצוינים שערים

סק"ב.

9 שו"ת זכרון שאול סי' ו' אות י"ז.

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