Kolenu November 8, 2013

In This Issue:

Calendar 2

Parshat Vayetze 3

The Soille Scene

This Week 4-6

School News 7-8

Goings On? 9

Preschool 10

Back Page 11

3630 Afton Road · San Diego, CA 92123 · 858-279-3300 www.hebrewday.org

November 8, 2013 Parshat Vayetze 5 Kislev 5774 Light Candles 4:34pm

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool

Ecology in 5th Grade Students in Ms. Rivard’s 5th grade science class are currently learning about ecology. This week they got a chance to go outside to run around and play an exciting game based on resources and animal populations. Students were either deer or a habitat component (food, water, or shelter). Based on the availability of these various resources, the population of deer rose and fell each round that they played. Students graphed the results and discussed how availability of resources, overcrowding, and other factors can affect a population of organisms in the wild.

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu November 8, 2013 - 5 Kislev 5774

Calendar of Events Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School

SSDHDS is an Orthodox Jewish,

dual-curricular school committed to providing Jewish children of all back-grounds with an outstanding Judaic and secular education in a warm and caring environment. We share with

other preparatory schools an emphasis on the importance of hard work and diligence in the pursuit of excellence.

Our mission is to partner with

parents to instill in our students strong Jewish values fundamental to personal growth and moral development, while

nurturing each child’s intellectual curiosity and creativity and fostering a

lifelong love of Jewish learning and living. We believe that engaging the

child in Torah study is integral to developing Jewish pride and

appreciation of the importance of Jewish law and observance to the

continuity of our people.

We strive to imbue our students with our guiding principles: the centrality of Torah in daily life, the significance of

Israel to the Jewish people, self-respect and respect of others, and a sense of

responsibility to contribute to the betterment of our world.

Headmaster

Rabbi Simcha Weiser

Board of Directors President Marilyn Williams

Board of Directors Vice President

Geoffery Berg

Board of Directors Members at Large

Eilene Cummins Iliana Glovinsky

Allen Gruber Gavin Horn

Yonina Kaplan Michael Leeman

Alan Maisel Todd Salovey

Philip Silverman Leah Singer

Marcia Wollner Miriam Wrotslavsky

Brian Zimmerman

Kolenu Layout Editor Estelle Workman

Soille San Diego

Hebrew Day School 3630 Afton Road

San Diego, CA 92123

October 16 - November 13 Penny Wars! November 14, 2013 Preschool Rainbows & Frogs Classes Fieldtrip to “Classic 4 Kids” presentation of Carnival of the Animals November 17, 2013 Embrace a Family Shopping Day at Target Simcha!13 Dinner Event November 19, 2013 Women’s Lecture on Chanukah by Betty Weiser 8pm @ the home of Debbie Rappoport-Rosen in La Jolla November 27, 2013 Noon Dismissal Thanksgiving It’s Chanukah - Special Presentation First Night of Chanukah

November 28, 2013 Run for the Hungry Thanksgiving Day No School November 29, 2013 No School December 6, 2013 First Trimester Ends December 11, 2013 Noon Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences December 12, 2013 No School - Parent Teacher Conferences December 23-31 Winter Break January 1, 2013 No School - New Year’s Day

Headmaster: Rabbi Simcha Weiser

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Principal: Rabbi Meir Cohen

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Preschool Director: Margrit Bitton

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Director of School Administration:

Estelle Workman

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Business Manager: Klara Lapp

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Director of Admissions: Beth Licha

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Director of Development:

Joyce Arovas

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Alumni Coordinator: Shanna Klein

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Student Resource Coordinator:

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Parshat Vayetze

DRASHA:

Our father Yaakov leaves his home, he who is accustomed to study, tranquility, and to “dwelling in tents,” and immediately finds himself alone and endangered in a hostile world. A rock is his pillow and he must erect barriers at night to protect himself from wild animals (both four and two footed) as he sleeps on the ground. Though he is reassured by Heaven and by his grand dream and vision it is clear to him that his future is still uncertain and fraught with dangers, peril and challenges.

When he finally arrives close to his destination he encounters the neighbors and daughters of Lavan who are unable to water their flocks because of the great rock that seals the opening to the well of water. The Torah then describes for us in great detail how Yaakov greets the people and the family of Lavan and in a selfless gesture of help and compassion to others - who he has just met - singlehandedly removes the rock from the mouth of the well.

It is interesting to note that the Torah lavishes a great deal of space and detail to this incident at the well while the Torah tells us nothing about the fourteen years of Yaakov’s life that passed between his leaving home and arriving at the house of Lavan.

Rashi, quoting Midrash, tells us that Yaakov spent these fourteen years in spiritual study and personal growth at the yeshiva academy of Shem and Ever. So, if this is in fact the case, why does the Torah not tell us of this great feat of spiritual challenge and self-improvement – fourteen years of

sleepless study - while it does seem to go into mystifying detail regarding the incident at the well of water? Certainly, it would seem that the years of study would have a greater impact on the life and persona of Yaakov than rolling a rock off of the mouth of a well would have had.

As we see throughout the book of Beresheet, and indeed regarding all of the Torah generally, the Torah places utmost emphasis on the behavior that one exhibits towards other human beings. Not everyone can study for fourteen years in a yeshiva day and night. Yet everyone has the ability to care about others, to demand justice for the defenseless and to provide to the best of one’s abilities help to those who so obviously need it.

Though Yaakov, like all of the great figures and founders of our people that appear here in Beresheet, is unique in spiritual stature and blessed with Divine visions and revelation, he is also an essential example to everyman. His actions are meant to be a template of attitude and behavior for his descendants and the people who bear his name.

The Torah, while making it clear that we can never personally be the equal of our ancestors in their exalted spiritual state and accomplishments, guides us and shows us how we can emulate their values and behavior. We can all help those in need to roll the rock off of their wells and thereby to nurture a community within which the Yaakov within all of us and our children can grow and expand.

Shabat shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein © 2013

OVERVIEW: Parshat VaYetze (Gen. 28:10 – 32:3) Fleeing from Esav, Jacob leaves Be'er Sheva and sets out for Charan, the home of his mother's family. After a 14 year stint in the Torah Academy of Shem and Ever, he resumes his journey and comes to Mount Moriah, the place where his father Yitzchak was brought as an offering, and the future site of the Beit Hamikdash. He sleeps there and dreams of angels going up and down a ladder between Heaven and earth. G-d promises him the Land of Israel, that he will found a great nation and that he will enjoy Divine protection. Jacob wakes and vows to build an altar there and tithe all that he will receive. Then he travels to Charan and meets his cousin Rachel at the well. He arranges with her father, Lavan, to work seven years for her hand in marriage, but Lavan fools Jacob, substituting Rachel's older sister, Leah. Jacob commits himself to work another seven years in order to also marry Rachel. Leah bears four sons: Reuven, Shimon, Levi and Yehuda, the first Tribes of Israel. Rachel is barren, and in an attempt to give Jacob children, she gives her handmaiden Bilhah to Jacob as a wife. Bilhah bears Dan and Naftali. Leah also gives Jacob her handmaiden Zilpah, who bears Gad and Asher. Leah then bears Yissachar, Zevulun, and a daughter, Dina. Hashem finally blesses Rachel with a son, Yosef. Jacob decides to leave Lavan, but Lavan, aware of the wealth Jacob has made for him, is reluctant to let him go, and concludes a contract of employment with him. Lavan tries to swindle Jacob, but Jacob becomes extremely wealthy. Six years later, Jacob, aware that Lavan has become dangerously resentful of his wealth, flees with his family. Lavan pursues them but is warned by Hashem not to harm them. Jacob and Lavan agree to a covenant and Lavan returns home. Jacob continues on is way to face his brother Esav. (C) 2013 Ohr Somayach International

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The Soille Scene This Week

In Social Studies, fourth graders have been “stepping into the shoes” of the early Californians. They've been learning what life was like for various tribes such as the Chumash, Mojave and the Yurok including how they used the natural resources found near them and what they traded with other tribes. The students were divided into groups and were able to extend their knowledge of other early Californians. Groups chose a Native American tribe, researched them and performed skits about them in front of class. Not only did they learn about different tribes, but they learned how to work together as a group. Each student had a different role, whether it was actor, director, prop master, or script writer and they put their heads together to create an interesting, fun and creative performance that helped their fellow classmates expand their knowledge of the early Californians.

Learning the Hebrew letter Gimel, along with different vocabulary words, the children learned the Hebrew word for ice cream which is Glida. To help enhance the experience of learning new vocabulary we have made hand made Vanilla ice cream. This project was generously sponsored and conducted by one of our amazing volunteer moms, Sarah Kesendorf (Hannah's mom). Thank you again for all the help. It was a treat in the full meaning of the word.

The first graders completed their study of H.A. Rey and

learned his wife, Margret, was the person who wrote the

Curious George stories and that H.A. Rey illustrated them.

Students came up with ideas for new book titles for Curi-

ous George and illustrated their covers. The intriguing ti-

tles include: Curious George and the Electric Scooter, Curi-

ous George Goes to all the Continents, Curious George

rides a Hangglider, and Curious George becomes a Ninja.

They are on display outside the first grade hallway.

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This week, students were studying artists of choice. Here, Anna Maya is inspired by Henry Rousseau.

In the academic elective “Spanning the Globe” students made their own historical board games and then invited the students from the “creative writing elective” to test them out!

Shown to the left, Rabbi Cohen attended a two day conference in New Jersey about educational leadership. The conference, hosted by Yeshiva University, included presenters Yehudi Meshchaninov and Karin Goldmark pictured here. Rabbi Cohen is part of a year-long, blended learning professional development program called YU Lead. This conference marked the first in-person meeting with his cohort of 11 principals around the country.

Morah Stephie’s class in first grade have had a busy few days baking, learning parsha and bringing Ariot stories to life!

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Cross-country ended on Monday after a great season in which our runners were constantly improving. This picture is from the third race at la Jolla Shores.

Every 6th grader has their own Microsoft Surface RT for use during school and it has been neat finding different ways to use the tablets in Math Class. This week, students in Pre-Algebra learned about factoring monomials. After discussing as a class the concept of prime factorization and greatest common factor with variables, students had two ways to practice the factoring. At first they worked together in groups with prime factors written on squares of colored paper and they created the factor trees on their desks. After completing the group activity, students worked on their tablets creating factor trees using a website online. Each student was able to receive instant feedback as to whether they had the process correct or not. Students were also able to work at their own pace and interact with the technology. With a diverse group of learners it is helpful to have many ways for them to apply and extend their knowledge. 5th grade students work on Chihuli glass projects in art

class. Harrison Wechsler is proud of his work!

Health Alert - Strep Strep infections are still appearing in the first, second and third grades. In addition an adenovirus that causes severe sore throats is also in the community. Scabies We have seen a few cases of scabies in the school. The students have already been treated. Symptoms include severe itching which is worse at night and often a rash in the folds of skin between fingers, around wrists and el-bows and armpits. It may occur other places on the body. Scabies is caused by a mite called Sarcoptes scabiei that crawls under the skin and causes severe itching. Incuba-tion is from 2 weeks to 2 months from exposure. Conta-gion lasts from the time scabies is acquired until after skin treatment with a prescription lotion.

5th graders also worked on paper cutting projects. Kayla

Wrotslavsky is showing her beautiful Blessing of a Home

project above.

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Kristallnacht Plus 75 years

This weekend the world will note the 75th year since the infamous Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass) when a planned massive pogrom marked the beginning of the destruction of European Jewry. In speaking this week with a survivor, I was told that Kristallnacht was in one way beneficial: it was a wake - up call for those who were ignoring the threat Nazi rule posed. That night of horror – rampaging through the civilized cities of Germany and the burning of synagogues – made it’s denial impossible. Unfortunately, it came at a time when few were still able to escape.

Recently, the Pew Survey on American Jewry documented the fact that due to intermarriage and assimilation there will be fewer and fewer American Jews as time goes on. It is noteworthy that for most American families, there still has been no wake – up call. Many remain in denial.

Although it is known that Jewish children who attend Jewish day school have completely different outcomes. For example, 6+ years of Jewish day school education reduces the intermarriage rate by more than half. Enrolling your child in a Jewish day school is one of the most effective ways of creating a Jewish future for our families. Yet, in the U.S. only 12% of children attend Day School. This compares with 50% in Toronto, 90% in Mexico, and 85% in South Africa. Certainly if American Jewry would choose Jewish day school in comparable numbers, we could be sure that Jewish life here would become more vibrant, for the benefit of all Americans.

You are to be congratulated! Your children are in Hebrew Day School; you support the very education which not only builds strong Jewish identity, but which also graduates Jewish leaders. (Over 40% of communal leaders today are Day School graduates.) Sometimes, in the midst of carpooling, juggling schedules and helping with homework we lose sight of how greatly we are benefiting our children and rewriting the future history of our families.

You and I are taking the road less traveled by; and it has, and will continue, to make all the difference!

Rabbi Weiser


School News

Soille 8th grade boys visit SCY High Soille 8th grade boys visited SCY High last Thursday afternoon. The afternoon began with a game of Human Bingo, when the Soille and SCY High students got to know a little bit about each other by asking each other questions about their lives. After a delicious lunch, SCY High students presented a number of lab demonstrations along with explanations of the underlying scientific principles. Liam Aron (SCY High Class of 2014) demonstrated sublimation using solid carbon dioxide which effectively produced a fog machine. Steven Wechsler (Soille Class of 2010, SCY High Class of 2014) explained atomic emission spectrum while burning ionic salts which burn different colors and can therefore be used to determine what stars are made of. Bryant Ainhorn (Soille Class of 2010, SCY High Class of 2014) demonstrated principles of decomposition reaction, in which one compound, in this case soap, decomposed into its individual elements. Afterwards, Soille and SCY High students studied Torah together

b'chavruta, in partners, learning about Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim, the Torah's perspective on sensitivity to animals. The day ended off with fun sports activities. All in all, the program exposed Soille students to SCY High’s outstanding academics, stimulating and relevant Judaic studies and the special ruach, SCY High spirit! 7th and 8th grade parents are invited to an informational Open House at SCY High, Monday, November 18th @ 7:30 pm at SCY High.

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Meet your 2013-2014 Board Members The Board of Directors at SSDHDS is a group of elected volunteers who are stewards of the school, making sure that Hebrew Day is here for our children, grandchildren, and generations to come. The Board is comprised of current and past parents, grandparents and community members.

Marcia Tatz Wollner Marcia Tatz Wollner was a parent at the day school and has been a board member for a number of years. Marcia chairs the Headmaster Support Group. Professionally she is the director of Literary Arts and Educational Resources of the Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS. One of her favorite projects is accompanying teens on the March of the Living. She is married to David and is the mother of 3, Adina who has served in the IDF, attends UCSD, Margalit is a student at UCLA and Bentzion is a student at SDSU. Miriam (Missy) Wrotslavsky Missy Wrotslavsky grew up in Monsey, NY. She was raised in a house focused on Jewish education and developing the Jewish community around her. Missy attended Stern College and has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Columbia University with a focus on Business Administration . She worked as the administrator for the division of women’s health at the Iris Cantor Womens’ Health Center for Cornell University Medical College/ New York Hospital for 6 years where she ran the department and oversaw 15 physician practices.

Missy is married to Dr. Philip Wrotslavsky. The family moved to San Diego 6 years ago to start Phil’s Podiatry practice where she is the Practice Manager. After living in La Jolla for five years the family has moved to Del Sur in North County, and are working to establish a Jewish community in an area where new housing is being built. The Wrotslavky family has begun Kehillat Beis Yosef and work on kiruv together with Rabbi Dov Moskowitz to strengthen Torah learning at the North County Jewish Discovery Center . The Wrotslavskys have 3 girls , Kayla, Geulah and Racheli all of whom attend Soille Hebrew Day. Brian Zimmerman Brian was born and raised in New York. He graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1993. He became a Registered Investment Advisor in 1994 for a firm headquartered in New York City, where he became a partner in 1998. Brian moved to La Jolla from New York City in July of 2003, with his wife Celena and now has 4 beautiful children, Jamie, Jeremy, Ethan and Gabriella. Brian is currently with the wealth management firm of IFG. Brian currently sits on the board of the Soille Hebrew Day School and has served as Chair of the Finance Committee. He has also served as Treasurer of Adat Yeshurun for 4 years, and has been the President of Adat Yeshurun for the past year. In his free time, Brian, enjoys playing tennis and working on his golf game.


School News

Become a member of the Hebrew Day Alumni Association (HDAA) The goal of the HDAA is to promote interaction and strengthen connections among alumni, the School and the larger San Diego Jewish community. As an alum, you are our School's past and our future. Becoming a member of our Alumni Association is a great way to stay connected with Hebrew Day, your alma mater. With an annual minimum gift of $18, your membership is a vote for the value of Hebrew Day’s education and enables the Alumni Association to do great things for our Alumni and current students. Membership offers some great benefits.

HDAA Membership card Free or reduced pricing for alumni events Reduced pricing for school events Job searching and networking Most of all: the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting YOUR school!!

Contact Shanna Klein for more information at [email protected].


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Run for the Hungry Join our students, parents and

teachers on the Soille Hebrew

Day School Run for the Hungry

Team! The Run for the Hungry

5K and 10K in the downtown

gaslamp district is the perfect

way to start your Thanksgiving

Day. A family-oriented event

perfect for everyone of all age groups and fitness levels.

You can choose to run or walk either a 5K (3.1 miles) or a

10K (6.2 miles). This great event offers fun entertainment

all along the route, and is of course a worthy cause -

helping San Diego's hungry. Each registered participant will

receive a colorful, top-quality commemorative T-shirt.

Registration forms are available at the front desk, or you

can register online at www.unitedrunforthehungry.org.

Please contact Beth Licha if you’d like to join our team, or

if you have any questions.

Goings On... Join the Hebrew Day Table at OPTIONS 2014 Jewish Federation of San Diego annual Women’s Event Sunday, January 12, 2014 @ 1:00 p.m. Hilton San Diego Bayfront Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ruth Westheimer Couvert: $36 RSVP to Table Captain, Joyce Arovas, [email protected] or 858-279-3300, ext. 107 This event is generously underwritten by the Fischer Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation.

Contribute Now!! Believe it or not, 2013 will end in 7 ½ Weeks!! You still have time to give an end-of the-year gift! Here are some ideas:

Simcha 13! Sunday, November 13, 2013 Come to the USS Berkeley Maritime Museum. $360 per couple, includes a ticket to the Grand Prize Drawing for $5000. Additional Drawing tickets can be purchased for $300 apiece. Improved Security @ Hebrew Day Is school security important to you? You can join the growing list of donors to raise $18,000 for improved se-curity around the school. To date, we have raised $3,000, thanks to the following donors:

Alberto & Alicia Chaljon Moises & Nicole Eilemberg Leonardo & Yanine Simpser

General Fund—Goal of $750,000 Most of the General Fund goes to cover Tuition Assis-tance. This is a year-long effort and your support be-tween now and January 1st will give us a big boost. Endowment / Legacy Gift Join the 52 families who have pledged to leave a Legacy Gift to Soille Hebrew Day.

IRA Charitable Rollover Are you 70 ½ or older? Take advantage of the IRA Chari-

table Rollover for 2013

The IRA Charitable Rollover provision is a unique opportu-

nity for you to make a gift to Hebrew Day from your IRA

with no adverse tax consequences.

If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a direct distribution

from your IRA of up to $100,000 per year to Hebrew Day.

A direct distribution counts toward your annual IRA distri-

bution requirement. Time is of the essence. It is unknown

whether or not this provision will extend beyond Decem-

ber 31, 2013. You can use these funds to:

Create an endowment to perpetuate your support to Hebrew Day. Pre-pay a multi-year pledge Donate a gift to our capital improvement campaign Make an annual gift For information, contact Joyce Arovas, 858-279-3300, ext. 107 or [email protected].

http://www.unitedrunforthebungry.org


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In The Preschool...

Letter of the week in Pre-K

Look who was the special visitor in the

Rainbow class for “D” week. The one and

only Cushi, Morah Margrit’s divine,

delightful and dependant dog! For “E”

week we had another special visitor Uncle

Harold, Hailey’s exquisite elephant!

FOOD FORMS

We need a 100% participation in returning the Child and Adult Care Food forms that

were sent home last week. Your participation will allow us to defer the cost of food and

snacks that are increasingly getting more expensive, and the money saved will be applied

towards our enrichment classes Yoga and Music which the children enjoy.

EMBRACE A FAMILY: THREE DAYS LEFT

As part of a School Wide Chesed Project, the Preschool joins the Day School and Jewish

Family Services for the “Embrace a Family” program for Chanukah. Thank you to the families

who have already contributed. Please contribute to this wonderful cause by placing your

donations into the collection box located at the preschool entrance. All monies received will

help provide grocery gift cards, toys, clothes, food and other items for needy families.

Preparing for Chanukah

With the beginning of the new month of Kislev this past Monday, teachers started preparing

the children for Chanukah. During the next two weeks we will be hearing, seeing, smelling

and tasting all the wonderful traditional customs that will remind us of the miracle of the oil

and the unwavering trust, strength and belief the Maccabes had in Hashem.

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Back Page Mazal tov to... ...Ryan and Tila (Katzman 1999) Steiner on the birth of a baby boy, and to proud grandparents Joel and Mara Katzman. ...Jonathan (Class of ‘98) and Jessica Marks on the birth of a baby boy, and to proud grandmother Ellen Marks. ...Jacobo Bemeras for putting on Tefilun for the first time.

Condolences to... ...Darren Licht, father of Joshua (1st) and Gavin(PS 2s), on the passing of his grandfather, Dr. Robert Licht.

Speech Therapy for All Ages

Early Start, Faster Results Contact Leah Moryosef with all your questions ......because your child is worth it!

(858) 449-5628 or [email protected] ~Hebrew Day Parent References Available~

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Chanukiah Contest

Winter Sports Registration Flyer

Challah Order

Run for the Hungry

Target Shop Day

Betty Weiser’s Women's Class

Scy High Chanukah Boutique

Shlock Roack @ Adat Yeshurun

Beth Jacob Parent Child Learning

Beth Jacob Rabbi Roth Event

Fridays...

With the changing of the clocks Shabbos begins around 4:30!!!!! Please be considerate to

pick up your children on time and to reinforce our shared respect for Shabbat. Please also

be understanding that teachers and staff will be less available than usual once dismissal

takes place.

Torah Study Opportunities for Parents Parent – Child Learning

What are you up to this Saturday night? Here a tip: set aside an hour and choose between identical programs taking place at Beth Jacob Cong. and Adat Yeshurun: from 6:30 – 7:30 pm come with a child or two and study some Torah. It will tire out your kid leaving the rest of the evening for the adults, and it will also create a special bond. Give it a try.

Lights, Arrows & Circles: the Month of Kislev

An adult class for women only given by Betty Weiser at the home of Debbie Rappaport – Rosen in La Jolla: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 8 pm. This is the newest initiative of Project Jewish H.O.M.E.

Special Weekend Program: Rebbetzin Holly Pavlov will be speaking at Beth Jacob Dec. 14 & 15. Stay tuned for more details.


Join Co-Chairs Cheryl Horn, Tara Klein & Margaret Levick Leeman for a Fun Filled Evening on the

USS Berkley Maritime Museum Enjoy Great Food and Entertainment Featuring:

The Jackstraws An English/Irish Nautical Folk Band

Tickets to the event are $360 for a couple which includes one chance for the

Grand Prize Drawing $5000 Can’t come or want additional chances?

Buy tickets for the Grand Prize Drawing for $300!

Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:30 pm

1492 N Harbor Dr. | San Diego, 92101 Business Formal Attire

For more information or to RSVP please call Estelle Workman at 858-279-3300 x101

Accident Waiver and Release of Liability I __________________________________________________(parent/guardian) of the SPORT PARTICIPANT, HEREBY ASSUME ALL RISKS OF THE SPORT PARTICIPANT’S INVOLVEMENT IN THIS ACTIVITY. I CERTIFY THAT THE SPORT PARTICIPANT is physically fit and has not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person. I acknowl-edge this AWRL form will be used by the Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School and the activity organizers, in which the SPORT PARTICIPANT may participate and that it will govern the SPORT PARTICIPANT’S ACTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT SAID ACTIVITY. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SPORT PARTICIPANT being permitted to partici-pate in this activity, and on behalf of myself, my executers, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns, I hereby (A) WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY the Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives and agents, for the death, injury or property loss or damage of the SPORT PARTICIPANT or actions of any kind which may accrue to me as a result of SPORT PARTICIPANT’s participation in this activity; and (B) agree to IDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the above mentioned entities or persons from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of any of the SPORT PARTICIPANT’s actions during this activity except for those claims arising from the sole negligent or willful conduct of the Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School or its agents. I hereby consent to the administering of medical treatment to the SPORT PARTICIPANT if deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during this activity. I understand that at this activity or related activities, the SPORT PARTICIPANT may be photographed. I agree to allow the SPORT PARTICIPANT’s photo, video or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by SSDHDS. This AWRL shall be constructed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I hereby certify that I have read this document and understand its content. I further certify that I am the parent or guardian of the above-named participant and that I will hold each of the above-named individuals and entities harmless and indemnify each in the event of any loss whatsoever due to a defect in my legal capacity.

SPORT PARTICIPANT’s Parent or Guardian’s Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date__________________________________

Circle which Sport for the 2013/14 Winter Season: Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Boys Basketball Sport Participant Name: ____________________________________ Grade: ______ Date of Birth: _________ Parent’s Name: ______________________________ Cell Phone #: ____________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________ Request Financial Assistance: YES NO Emergency Contact & Number: _________________________________________________________________

Announcing the Winter 2013/14 Season

Boys & Girls Grades 5 - 8 Boys Soccer Girls Soccer

Boys Basketball JV/Varsity

Cost: $95 (Cost includes coaching, league fees & uniform)

Please fill out form below and return to the school office by November 22nd with a check attached made out to SSDHDS. Season begins December 2nd with practices M/T/Th 2:45-4:15pm

(5th grade practices T/Th only)

Tryouts will begin during PE on Nov 18. Athletes can join tryouts even if they have not committed yet to the team.

Chanukiah (menorah) Making Contest Deadline to turn them in:

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Winners Announced at the Thanksgiving it’s Chanukah Presentation: Wednesday, November 27th, 2013

CONTEST The entire family and/or just your child is invited to make the most creative Chanukiah (menorah) you can, and bring it to school for local experts to judge and the news media to feature!

PRIZES! Students and Families can win prizes sponsored by the PTA of Target gift cards for 1st prize, 2nd prize and 3rd prize in each of the five categories: Preschool , K- 2nd grade, 3rd – 5th grade, 6th – 8th grade and Family entry.

RULES Please only one entry per child and one per family. The menorah must be no taller than 3

feet high and no wider than 3 feet wide. The design must be kosher – which means there

must be space for eight candles which all line up in a straight row and are at the same

height. A ninth, extra, space must be raised above the other eight candle for the Shamash,

the helper candle that lights all other candles.

PLEASE if you want to help create the Chanukiah, please enter your creation in the Family

category so it’s fair! :) Please write your child’s name and grade or your family’s name on it

where we can’t see it (back or bottom)

VOLUNTEER

Want to help set up the gallery display and help at the awards ceremony and school-wide

party? Contact the SPA. at [email protected]. Thank you to the P.T.A. for sponsoring this

fun annual contest.

Calling All Creative Students!

It’s time for the annual Soille Hebrew Day School

Join our students, parents and teachers on the

Soille Hebrew Day School Team!

Questions? Contact Beth Licha at 858-279-3300 x 109 Email: [email protected]

The Run for the Hungry 5K and

10K is the perfect way to start your

Thanksgiving Day. A family oriented

event perfect for everyone of all age

groups and fitness levels. You can

choose to run or walk either a 5K

(3.1 miles) or a 10K (6.2 miles).

This great event offers fun

entertainment all along the route as

well as at the finish line, tasty

refreshments, and of course a

worthy cause -- helping San Diego's

hungry. Each registered participants

receives a colorful, top-quality

commemorative T-shirt. When you think of San Diego County’s hungry, you probably first think of those

living on the streets or in shelters, but did you ever consider that your neighbor may be hungry? Are you aware that

nearly 50% of those helped by the San Diego Food Bank must choose between paying for food or paying their rent/

mortgage? San Diego’s hungry are all around us. The vast majority are in households with an employed adult living in the home. Many are children and senior citizens living on fixed incomes below the poverty level.

Run For The Hungry Facts

Date: Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Time: 10K Start- 7:10 am

5K Start- 8:15 am

Location: Broadway Circle - Horton Plaza

Registration Fees on or before November 4, 2013: $35 for adults and teens $22 for kids 12 and under $10 for leashed dogs Registration between November 5-17, 2013- $38 for adults and teens

$25 for kids 12 and under Registration after November 17, 2013-

$40 for adults and teens $28 for kids 12 and under

Our goal is to have AT LEAST 20 registered runners and/or walkers on our Soille Hebrew Day School team!

If we have 20 team members or more registered by November 3rd, we will get our team name printed on the back of our event t-shirts.

You can register by completing a form at the front desk and returning it to Beth,

or by signing-up online at: www.unitedrunforthehungry.org

Sunday November 17 9 am – 11 am

8001 Othello Ave. (the Target near the school -between

Convoy St & Kearny Mesa Rd)

Join us as we use the money raised from the

Penny Wars to help fulfill

the Hanukkah wish lists

for 10 families in need. Penny War Ends

Wednesday, Nov. 13th Email Malka Weiser at

[email protected]

if you can help count the

change on Thurs. Nov. 14th

and/or Fri. Nov. 15th

Hebrew Day School Embrace-a-Family

Shopping Day!!! This School-wide tzedakah project is a joint endeavor, lead by our Middle School Leadership Council and the Chesed Committee to benefit families from Jewish Family Services of San Diego

&Lights,

Circles

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sThe Month Of Kislev;

Project Jewish H.O.M.E. of Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School invites all Jewish women to a lecture titled;

The lecture will be given by Betty Weiser, Jewish

Studies teacher at Soille Hebrew Day School.

It will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 8pm

at the home of Debbie Rappaport-Rosen.

8814 Robinhood Lane, La Jolla, CA 92037

Contact Yonina at [email protected]

for more information.

SCY HIGH INVITES THE ENTIRE

COMMUNITY TO A

PRE-CHANUKAH BOUTIQUE &

RESTAURANT NIGHT

Sunday, November 11th ~ 4pm to 8pm

CONGREGATION ADAT YESHURUN 8625 La Jolla Scenic Dr. N. ~ La Jolla 92037

MENU: Adult meal includes potato chips, salad bar and one drink

ADULTS: CHILDREN: Hotdog: $8.99 Hotdog: $5.99 Hamburger: $12.95 Hamburger: $8.95

Chicken Breast: $15.95 Steak: $24.95

RSVP IS PREFERRED TO ENSURE TIMELY SEATING Contact Deborah with reservation time and menu preference at:

[email protected] For boutique information, contact Yonina at:

[email protected]



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Whatever your parenting style, You and your kid will share knowledge that will last for a life time!

Starting Saturday Nov. 9th @ 6:30pm Learn and earn tickets. Enjoy a raffle for prizes. Healthy and

delicious snacks (return of the broccoli) !

AdatYeshurun,8625LaJollaScenicDr.N.,LaJolla

Sunday,December1st

2:30p.m.—4:00p.m.

Adults$15/Child(3‐12)[email protected](858)535‐1196

A KUMZITS/MELAVEH MALKA WITH SONG, STORY

Please join us for

a spiritual experience.

Led by BJC’s

Men & Women are

invited. Soup and Salad will

be served.

Sing to the King

Rabbi

Pinny Roth

Rabbi Pinny Roth

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Kolenu November 8, 2013