FROM THE MENAHEL
FORGIVENESS
Since before Rosh haShannah, Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks shlit"a of England has been broadcasting insightful short thoughts via You Tube for this time of the year. If you haven't seen them, it's well worth visiting his "channel" by clicking here:
In one of his messages, HaRav Sacks notes the importance of the well known halacha of not only apologizing to Hashem, but of apologizing to those we have wronged. He notes, "Saying sorry is the super glue of interpersonal life. It mends relationships that would otherwise be broken beyond repair."
Yet, there is not just the need for apologies. There is also the need for forgiveness. He notes:
"We can't ask G-d to forgive us if we don't forgive others. We have to forgive those who've offended us, however hard it is, because life is too short to feel resentment...Our energies are too precious to waste on a past we can't undo. No one can offend me without my permission...On these holy days, we have to let go of hate. We have to forgive. And we will then travel lighter through life, with less grief, more joy."
In a Kehilla, all of us have ample opportunities to upset others. Hopefully, when we upset one another it's not intentional. Yet it is too easy to let feelings of hurt and anger grow. We should apologize to those we have wronged. And we should also let go of the anger, hurts and disappointments and instead grasp the opportunity to forgive. Instead of carrying around resentments we should seek to judge others favorably and love our fellow Jew and forgive those who have wronged us- even if they have not asked. And when we do this prior to Yom Kippur, we have a far greater ability to ask Hashem to forgive us for the times we have wronged, disappointed or angered Him.
I want to take this opportunity to ask forgiveness from anyone who I have upset over the past year. I always say that while I never upset anyone intentionally, that is not the same as never upsetting anyone. And as a Menahel, I am sure I have upset others and I hope that they will forgive me.
Finally, I wish each and every one of you and your families a Gmar Chatima Tovah- a good sealing in the Book of Life.
Shabbat Shalom and Gemar Chatimah Tovah,
Rabbi Shmuel Jablon
Menahel (Principal)
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Federation Fall Phone-A-Thons
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ABSENCES
Please note: if your child(ren) will be out of school, please contact the Educational Office at: 610-642-7870 or hberman@torahacademyonline.org .
Thank you!
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Tefilla for Gilad Shalit
On Wednesday, Torah Academy 4th-8th graders joined a world wide effort to daven for Gilad Shalit and missing IDF soliders, as well as for Jonathan Pollard. Tehillim and a special prayer composed by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel were recited. We hope that our prayers, and those of all of Klal Yisrael, are accepted and Gilad Ben Aviva, Yonatan Ben Malkah and the other missing soliders will return home healthy. |
Elkins Park/ NE Philly Parent Kehilla Meeting Postponed
The Parent Kehilla Meeting scheduled for Sunday October 9th, at the home of the Fiederer's, has been postponed. Date to be announced.
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Math By Mail News
Thank you to Dr. Irene Eisen, Ms. Bresler and Mrs. Dardashti for the informative "Math By Mail Parents' Night" this past Tuesday.
Parents, please remember to register your 3rd-8th grader before Sukkot break as the program will begin in earnest after Sukkot. You can find registration information HERE.
Note: Dr. Yossi Elron, Israeli Math-by-Mail Director, will be visiting Philadelphia on Nov. 1, 2011. He will be conducting a special hour and a half interactive program for the Math by Mail students. The Jewish Federation will be providing the space; FAME (Foundation to Achieve Mathematics) is providing kosher lunches for the students involved in Math-By-Mail; Torah Academy will provide bus transportation for the students to/from the Federation. This will be a very exciting day for our students and teachers. Parents are also invited, but space is limited. Please RSVP by October 24 to Mrs. Dardashti or Ms. Bresler. |
T.A. Sweatshirts News
Sweatshirts have been distributed to those who ordered.
If you didn't order, we have a limited number of regular sweatshirts (no hoods/ no zipper) available for purchase. Please contact Miss Berman at hberman@torahacademyonline.org .
Please remember that official T.A. sweatshirts are the only non-plain sweatshirts within our grades 1-8 dress code. All other sweatshirts need to be plain and solid (and free of logos, writing, pictures, etc.).
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Boys and Girls Interscholastic Soccer Schedule
Thursday, October 6th @ Saligman M.S. (girls game) 3:45pm
Tuesday, October 11th @ Bala Cynwyd. (boys game) 3:45pm
Wed., November 2nd @ Saligman M.S. (boys game) 3:45pm
(girls game) 4:45pm
Monday, November 7th @ Welsh Valley (girls game) 3:30pm
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MAZAL TOV!
Mazal Tov to Mr. Dov and Dr. Shani Daniel on the recent birth of a daughter!
Mazal Tov to Dr. and Mrs. Zauderer on the birth of a great granddaughter! |
PTO NEWS
* Just in time for Chol HaMoed....KIDSTUFF coupon books for '11- '12 have arrived!! Each book costs $25 (payable to TA PTO) of which a signifcant percentage goes towards PTO activities. You will save many times to cost of the book (and, if you sell 5 the 6th is free!). Please note the book contains coupons for kosher and non- kosher establishmnents. To order or preview the book, contact Janet Eisenberg at eisenber@pol.net or 610- 664- 8554.
* Many thanks to our enthusiastic, summer Box Top collectors!!! We are off to a great start this year...but we need you to clear your junk drawers and send in your collections!!! Mazel tov to our top summer collectors: The Shmidman, Appleson and Sanker families. Yay for our raffle winners (who each submitted one or more Box Tops to be eligible): The Aidman, Lando and Yoffe families. Please patronize our prize sponsors: Brown's Shoprite, Rita's Water Ice and Putt Putt Mini Golf. Start submitting Box Tops NOW for our February 100th Day- of- School Box Top Challenge. Remember to label your submission bags and envelopes to be entered in the annual raffles. For more information, please contact Janet Eisenberg at eisenber@pol.net.
* 2 great new programs to boost our clipped Box Tops and Labels for Education earnings- sign up your store club cards and help PTO:
www.2ways2earn.com ... enter your Genuardi's club number
www.eLabelsAddUp.com ... enter your ACME, Shoprite and Genuardi's club numbers
All funds go back into your children's classrooms!! Please take 5 minutes to sign up on behalf of TA PTO.
* PTO thanks TARGET and our TA shoppers for their recent donation of over $760!!! If you (or your friends, neighbors or relatives) are Target card holders, please register on our behalf for the "Take Charge of Education" program. Sign up at www.target.com or by calling 800- 316- 6142.
* Keep these sites in mind when shopping and searching... www.goodshop.com and www.goodsearch.com. Torah Academy PTO (Wynnewood) is a participating charity. Please spread the word. |
COMMUNITY NEWS
SCHOOL FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
International Travel Exchange (Jay Press) will donate to the school $10/person for every ticketed reservation to Israel on US Airways, El Al Airlines, Continental Airlines, United Airlines or Delta Airlines. You must mention that you were referred to them by Torah Academy. Valid for reservations made between September 15 2011 and June 15, 2012.
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PLEASE NOTE - Bnos of Bala Cynwyd will not meet again until after Succos. Please pay your yearly membership if your daughter attends Bnos ($36/girl). Contact Meira Friedman for details (617-9529).
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Let's Glow at The Friendship Circle's Annual Kickoff Event!
When: Sunday, Oct. 9th
Time: 5-7pm
Where: Chabad Main Line
Dinner and Dessert will be served
Contact: Rebecca at rlustig@phillyfriendship.com
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Politz Day School of Cherry Hill Community Concert!
Yeshiva Maccabeats
Fresh off of a worldwide tour and an appearance at the White House, the Maccabeats are sure to entertain all ages with their creative style and sound. This award winning acapella group has gained mass appeal on YouTube and at every venue they have appeared.
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Location: Katz JCC; 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Time: 7:30pm
Price: $20/adult; $10/ child (age 3-10 years); FREE to children under 3
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We are a proud affiliate of Koshersync.com
Main Line's Orthodox Community Organization Calendar
Did you know that our community has a community organization calendar? Koshersync.com is a free service which serves to synchronize Orthodox events throughout Philadelphia's Main Line and helps to avoid unfortunate conflicts by posting events in advance for all to see. Thirteen community organizations participate as affiliates, so, before planning a simcha or event make sure to check the website for possible conflicts. To post an event, simply send an email containing all the information you want posted to support@koshersync.com and they will be happy to post it within two business days. The website also includes links to the participating organizations' websites so that you can keep updated on all of the activities in the community. Koshersync.com looks forward to sharing many exciting events with you!
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On The Calendar....
*** Please remember that we do NOT have staff available to watch children after dismissal. We charge a $1 per minute fee for each child not picked up within 10 minutes of a scheduled dismissal time. ***
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Erev Yom Kippur- no school Friday, October 7
Sukkot Break Wed. October 12-Sunday Oct. 23
School is in Session Monday, October 24th
Election Day / Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 8th
*NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Please NOTE: This is the correct date - the Blue School Calendar has the incorrect date of Tuesday, November 1st listed)
PICTURE DAY Wednesday, November 9th
The updated 2011-2012 / 5772 School Year Calendar is available online! |
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To submit news or announcements, please email Michal Weinstein at mweinstein@torahacademyonline.org . Please note that in order to keep this eNewsletter readable, community announcements will only run two weeks.
SHABBAT SHALOM
and
GEMAR CHATIMAH TOVAH
TO ALL!!
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742 Argyle Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-642-7870
fax: 610-642-2265
www.torahacademyonline.org
Rabbi Shmuel Jablon
Menahel
Educational Office email:
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"WHAT I LOVE ABOUT T.A.!" |
We have come to dread vacations as they involve our children's constant whining that they want to go back to school... they miss school. they miss their teachers... they miss their friends... when will school start- how long left...
We are so grateful that Torah Academy has created an environment so supportive and nurturing that our kids prefer to be there than at home!
The staff at TA don't just teach our children, they have coached, guided and supported us too, its a real partnership and everyone is fully committed.
Just this morning I had to use Coach Kenny's famous tagline, 'Discipline and self-control' to get the boys to sit down and have their cereal!
~Tamar Daniel
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Sweet like the honey we eat in Tishrei, our girls first taste of TA each morning comes with a smiling and affectionate teacher who escorts them into the building. That sets a great tone for a great day just as the first month set a great tone for the whole year.
~ Amy Erlbaum
To submit a short "Why I Love T.A." article please email tlibesman@torahacademyonline.org
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