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Torah Academy's 11th Anniversary Dinner is March 9th |
We are pleased to announce that Torah Academy of Boca Raton's 11th Anniversary Dinner will take place on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at Temple Beth Israel in Deerfield Beach.
We invite you to join us in honoring, Rick and Sue Andron, Michael and Cornelle Selig, Rabbi Amir and Gita Guttman and in supporting Torah Academy by placing a tribute in the ad journal. The Annual Dinner is Torah Academy's primary fundraising event and the journal is the key to the campaign's success. The Annual Dinner provides vital funds that enable Torah Academy to provide the finest Jewish and secular education.
For more information on placing a tribute ad in the journal, please contact Rabbi Reuven Feinberg at rfeinberg@torahacademybr.org
Click here to download a Journal Ad Blank.
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Torah Academy in the News |
| Last week's Hamodia weekly newspaper highlighted Torah Academy and several other Jewish organizations in Boca Raton.
Click here to view the article. |
| New Early Childhood Garden at Torah Academy |
Torah Academy welcomed so many guests to participate in our new ECE Garden. Mrs. Ellyn Abiri, marketing manager for the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, along with her two daughters, joined the children in planting a vegetable and flower garden. The garden project is part of a national effort, called "United We Serve". The day was dedicated to community-wide events and proved to be a wonderful opportunity for Torah Academy to be a part of such a global effort.
"The garden has become more than a way to teach about Tu B' Shvat," said Morah Aliza Askotzky, but it has turned into a true celebration of our community joining together to build something valuable and lasting."
Armed with soil, plants and watering cans, each of the early childhood children will have the opportunity to participate in the growth of our garden. The work that went into the garden before the day began was also imperative. A very special thank you goes to Mr. Mel Askotzky for designing and building the structure and to Morah Choomie for her gardening advice.
We also want to thank the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County for their help with sponsoring the vegetable and flower garden. |
| Elementary Insights |
First graders have the spotlight.
Mrs. Tabor's first graders were so excited as they rehearsed all week and then performed their Four Seasons Play for the entire Elementary school on Wednesday at a special family production and then a school-wide assembly. "The students worked so hard and were so excited," said Mrs.Tabor.
Some students were bundled up into winter coats and hats, while others were ready for the beach with towels and sun glasses. All of the students presented their seasons through song and poetry.
"I enjoyed all of the seasons," said Mrs. Miriam Goldberg-Jacobson, grandmother of Adina Goldberg. "It is always a pleasure to come to Torah Academy and see the children shine," she added.
Introducing the assembly was Rabbi Avi Meth who shared a story and words of Torah that inspired the children and staff.
Museum for a day
Mrs. Silver's third graders took the students and their parents on a tour of Native American life at their Museum on Monday. After research, reports, art displays and oral presentations, the students became the school experts on the unique and colorful life of various Native American tribes and their history. The classroom was transformed into a museum as the students presented unique art, historical background and cultural aspects of various tribes.
"The students were so excited about the museum and when all of their parents arrived, they were ready to present all they had learned," said Mrs. Silver. |
| Ron Rindler Visits Torah Academy |
This past week we were pleased to welcome former Torah Academy dinner honoree Mr. Ron Rindler to our school. Mr. Rindler has donated much time and expertise over the years to make a significant difference to our facilities.
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| Upcoming Calendar |
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January 24-31- Mid-winter Break
February 8 - Cooking Demonstration by Susie Fishbein at 8:00 PM.
February 15 - Grandparents Day at Torah Academy
March 9 - Torah Academy Annual Dinner |
| Torah Academy Presents:
Susie Fishbein Cooking Demonstration |
| On Monday Evening, February 8th at the home of Adina Galbut, Torah Academy will welcome renowned, cookbook author, Susie Fishbein, as she teaches and features her newest recipes. There is limited seating for this stellar event which includes a dessert bar and sampling of recipes. For more information and registration please call Sue Kaskel at 561-703-5423 or Michal Marcus at 917-804-6924. |
| Grandparents Day at Torah Academy |
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This year at Torah Academy we will be hosting Grandparents Day on Monday, February 15th. All grandparents and close relatives are invited to attend. |
| New Torah Academy Website is Live |
With Torah Academy's new website up and running, we are now able to share our school's mission and its journey of Torah growth and academic excellence with our families and the community at large. See www.torahacademybr.org to take a look.
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| Parnes Hayom - Day of Learning Sponsorships |
Sponsor A Day of Learning at Torah Academy
Join the sweet voices of our pre-schoolers learning Aleph Bais and our elementary students learning Chumash and Mishnayos with their Rebbeim. For $180 you can dedicate a day of learning for a Yartzeit, in honor of a Simcha or for a speedy recovery of a loved one. Your name will be prominently displayed in the Yeshiva. More importantly you help the Yeshiva continue to disseminate Torah for yet another day.
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Torah Academy Tribute Cards Now Available |
Beautifully-designed Torah Academy tribute cards are available in honor of a happy occasion or in memory of a loved one. Cards can be purchased for 3 cards for $18 or 1 for $10. For more information, please call Mrs. Cornelle Selig at the Torah Academy office at 561-347-1821 or email her at cselig@torahacademybr.org |
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Torah Academy Cookbooks |
| Torah Academy cookbooks are for sale. The price is $20. Please contact Mrs. Melissa Keehn at 561-417-4669 for more information. |
| Students' Halacha Corner |
| Q. If I'm eating black olives and green olives which do I make a 'Ha-etz' on and eat first? (Chana Gibber)
A. We make the bracha on the special fruits of Eretz Yisroel first. Here, both are special fruits of Eretz Yisroel! - so we make the bracha first on the complete one. If both are whole, or both are already cut, we make the Bracha on the one you like best. Which one do you like best?
Students are invited to hand in their Halacha questions to Rabbi Baumann. | |
