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APRIL 24
KARAOKE NIGHT
8:30-10:30 pm
APRIL 26
MS SOCCER PLAYOFFS
BLOOD DRIVE
US BOYS' TENNIS
APRIL 27
MS SOCCER PLAYOFFS
SPRING BOOK FAIR
US BOYS' VOLLEYBALL
PATENT CLUB MEETING
APRIL 28
PTSO ART MASTERS PROGRAM
US ASB ELECTIONS
US SOFTBALL
US MUSIC RECITAL
APRIL 29
GRADE 1-5 I.R.I. TESTING
ARTMASTERS STUDIO
US SOFTBALL/BASEBALL
MS BOYS' VOLLEYBALL
APRIL 30
GRADE 8 & 9 RETREAT
KABBALAT SHABBAT
MAY 2
SAT EXAMS
ISRAEL EXPO
AP STATS REVIEW
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PARSHAT OF THE WEEK: ACHAREI MOT - KEDOSHIM | | If we are to begin to live a holy life, we must realize that we owe people of authority proper and honorable treatment. Only then will we get used to the idea of accepting authority. This will allow us to relate to God as our Ultimate Authority, by living a holy life according to His instructions for Living, the Torah.
In a sense, Thomas Jefferson's famous "defining of America" phrase, "All men are created equal," is not entirely accurate. While all Jefferson intended to state was that all people should be treated fairly with human rights (which is true), the statement itself has connotations which cannot be accepted. There are certain people who deserve more respect and authority than others. Society needs to know that there are boundaries and limits. We need to give our seat on the bus to an older person out of respect. We need to stand up for sages, elders, and even parents as they enter the room.
If "everyone is equal," then we run the risk of making no one equal. We will produce youngsters who laugh at the elderly and disobey their teachers and principals because they will feel "equal" with authority figures. If "everyone is equal," we will lose respect for others since we are as equal as they. We will only be concerned with our own selves which will inevitably make it impossible to attain holiness. Holiness means refraining from indulgences and one cannot do that if he is self-centered.
Through revering parents, we learn to have a sense of awe. The Sefer HaChinuch (Book of Education-Mitzvah 33) writes that once a person integrates respect for his parents into his personality, this attitude will serve as a springboard for revering God. And when we revere God, we listen to Him. When we listen to Him, we follow His Torah, which makes us holy.
"You shall be holy since I, God, Your Lord, am holy. Every man should revere his mother and his father and you should observe my Sabbaths. I am God, your Lord." (Leviticus 19:2-3)
First, revere your parents, then you will able to revere Me and My Sabbaths.
A shining illustration of such reverence is the following story told about Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin, the famed Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, circa 1900.
While moving to a new apartment, he personally supervised the movers. His eyes were glued upon two large crates filled with many manuscripts. The mover piled the boxes one on top of the other. Rabbi Diskin pleaded with the mover, "Please be sure not to reverse the order of the crates. Be careful that the top one remains on top and the bottom one stays at the bottom."
The mover assured Rabbi Diskin that he would. Several times throughout the move, Rabbi Diskin repeated his plea. The mover finally lost patience and asked the Rabbi, "What would be so horrible if the boxes got switched?"
Rabbi Diskin explained, "The top crate contains the Torah writings of my late father while the bottom one has mine. It would be improper for even a moment that my writings should be on top of my father's!"
There is another insight in this verse that enables us to begin to have proper reverence for parents. If I live a holy life, then I appreciate living more than if I am a mundane person. I owe them my existence but my existence is not so monumental so I don't have such great appreciation for what my parents did in giving me life. But a life that is sanctified and has profound meaning is a life that owes parents reverence and endless respect.
I appreciate existence because I truly have a valuable and holy purpose in the world. I therefore appreciate the life that my parents gave to me and respond with meaningful awe, respect, and reverence.
So the verse states, be holy, and only then will you be able to revere parents. And when you revere parents, you will then be able to respect God by observing His Sabbaths and revering Him.
We should treat all people as equals in terms of dignity, kindness, and generosity. But we must realize that it is not for everything that all men are created equal. BY RABBI BORUCH LEFF |
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REMINDER - MAY LUNCH ORDER DEADLINE IS THURSDAY! | |
Orders must be placed and paid for by April 29th |
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HEAD OF SCHOOL DESIGNATE VISITS TVT | | |
RABBI SETH LINFIELD | Rabbi Seth Linfield spent time with students, staff and faculty to become better acquainted with the TVT community. This trip marks the first of two scheduled before classes let out on June 11th. |
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8th ANNUAL ACADEMIC REASEARCH CONFERENCE SHINES ONCE AGAIN | | | The 8th Annual Academic Research Conference was a great success. Thanks to Ms.Alla Korinevskaya, our judges, the San Diego Jewish Academy and TVT participants and their families and to all of our faculty and students who attended.
The winners will be announced this Thursday (April 29th).
2:20 - 3:00 in the US MPR.
Please join us! |
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 Today's Kabbalat Shabbat honored the "O" Ambassadors Travel Team The "Walk & Learn" immediately following, helped support the "O" Ambassadors on their quest to raise money and awareness of Ecuador. Students on this year's "O" Ambassador Team hope to construct a school for the residents of Riobamba, Ecuador. The "Walk-and-Learn" is one of several fundraising events held over the course of the year. 
KARAOKE NIGHT TO BENEFIT ECUADOR
CAN YOU SING? |
Karaoke Night - Tomorrow Night!
Saturday, April 24th
8:30 pm - US Lecture Hall
TVT has talent and we would like you to experience it first hand this Saturday night! Senior, Jessica Sukert, has organized the first ever TVT Karaoke Night as part of her WISE internship. This exciting and fun-filled night will feature student, faculty, administrative and parent performances. All proceeds will benefit the "O" Ambassador trip to Ecuador.
Karaoke Night is this Saturday, April 24th at 8:30 pm in the lecture hall. It is not too late to sign up to sing and tickets are available at the door. Entry fee to sing in the contest is $15 and audience members are asked to make a $5 donation. It will be a hilarious and joyous night of music. Please join us and help a great cause! |
| GINDI RECOGNIZED AS HONORABLE STUDENT OF THE MONTH | | |
Congratulations to David Gindi, April's Honorable Student of the Month. David was chosen by the Honor Committee for demonstrating TVT's core value of chesed, kindness, when he helped out two friends with a project, even though he was sick. |
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TVT'S LIST OF NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS CONTINUES TO GROW | | Good News!
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation released its 2011 list of program participants. Five of our current juniors, based on their PSAT/NMSQT results, have been selected to participate in this prestigious scholarship competition.
Alex Bogart Adina Brin Briana Broussard Adam Cohen Robben Levine
With this nomination comes the satisfaction that Tarbut V'Torah continues to provide the highest level of education-the faculty is to be commended for their amazing effort in the success of our students. |
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SOPHOMORES INTERVIEW HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS | | |
Last Sunday,4/18, 10 TVT Sophmores met with 5 Holocaust survivors at Heritage Pointe Retirement Community in Mission Viejo.
Their English teacher, Michele Smallwood, felt that it would be a meaningful experience in connection with their reading of the memoir Night by Elie Wiesel, which won a Nobel Prize in Literature. For the full story, click here: Holocaust Interviews. |
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DID YOU KNOW?? | | |
From Somber to Festive: Yom HaZicharon and Yom HaAtzmaut
TVT Middle and Upper School students had the opportunity to reflect on their feelings and strengthen their connection to Israel through participation in two different programs with two very different tones.
The Upper School students took a very active role in preparing a respectful and meaningful Yom HaZicharon Memorial on Friday April 12, 2010. Yom HaZicharon is a day that commemorates all those who gave their lives to protect and defend the State of Israel.
Students expressed themselves through poetry and music in a manner that truly reflected their understanding of the somber and ous
nature of the occasion. Mrs. Kirkley, her 11th Grade students and many faculty members did a wonderful job enabling the school community to mark this moment.
On Tuesday April 19, the Middle and Upper School convened again but this time to celebrate Yom Ha atzmaut, Israel Independence Day.
The feel of this gathering was celebratory. The assembly began with the powerful "Metzad HaDegalim/Marching of the Israeli Flags." The students shared slides from their Israel trip, a dance especially choreographed for the occasion, and more original student writings. Students shared interesting demographic facts about Israel in a unique manner.
We thank Mrs. Nirit Bracha for working with the Hebrew Faculty and Shalom Shalev to coordinate this experience along with the following students: Tal Chalouche, Monica Shnapp, Eric Avdee and Sam Sholkoff.
Thank you to Leah Tramer for her specially crafted flower arrangement. |
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INSIDE THE LIONS' DEN | |
US Sports
Tennis: Wednesday's game was rained out and has not yet been rescheduled.
Softball: Lost Monday to Southland Christian (11-1), won Tuesday against Calvary Baptist (16-6) and then lost to Liberty Christian (16-6).
Baseball: Tuesday's game was rained out and has been rescheduled for May 3rd at 7pm. Thursday our boys lost to Liberty Christian High School 9 to 5.
Boys' Volleyball: The Lions lost to Saddleback Valley Christian two games to one.
Golf: Lost to Avalon on Monday.
MS Sports
Soccer:
Tuesday, both teams faced off against Pegasus; the boys scored a 5-1 victory, whereas the girls lost 1-0.
Wednesday, the girls had better luck against Carden Hall, garnering an impressive 3-0 victory, while the boys continued their streak with a 3-1 win.
Thursday, it was the girls' turn to shine with a 5-0 shutout while the boys took a 5-2 loss.
Both the boys' and girls' teams are in the playoffs. Their garmes are on Monday 3pm at Vista del Verde Park in Yorba Linda and at the Anaheim Hills Campus of Fairmont, respectively. |
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TVT RED CROSS CLUB SPONSORS BLOOD DRIVE MONDAY | | |
Blood Drive April 26th!
9:30 - 3:30 US MPR
Every donation saves 3 lives
We need parents, kids (18 and older) and faculty to donate.
Thank you! |
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AUTHOR & TVT PARENT STACIA DEUTSCH TO GIVE READING TO LUCKY 4TH GRADERS | | On April 27th at 2:30, Ms. Stacia Deutsch, will read her newest book, entitled Hot Pursuit, and bring the US Civil Rights Movement alive to young imaginations! For more information on Ms. Deutsch visit her website at: Stacia Deutsch.
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ART TEACHER FEATURED AT "ART ALIVE 2010" | | |
San Diego Museum of Art - "Art Alive 2010"
 Our own, very talented art teacher, Mrs. Leah Tramer, will be participating the San Diego Museum of Art's "Art Alive 2010",
where flower designers turn paintings into 3-Dimensional Art. The show opens on Thursday, April 29th and runs through May, 2nd. To order tickets and get more information, please click Art Alive. |
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OUR ALUMNI IMPRESS | |
In the recent elections of the Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley, Alex Eisenberg Tan (TVT 2006), was elected as one of twenty senators for 2010-2011 term. The 20-member ASUC Senate is the legislative branch of the student government. They control the ASUC's $1.7 million budget, update the governing documents, and represent the voice of UC Berkeley students. Senators work on a wide variety of issues such as campus safety, healthcare, affordability of education, and improving academic services. http://www.asuc.org/ |
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SOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS | | |
Please bring any gently used soccer and other sports gear, including uniforms, cleats and shin guards, that you no longer need, to our Upper School office. There will be a bin in the office marked for "Soccer without Borders" and it will remain for one week only from April 26th to April 30th. All sports gear collected will be taken to children in need in Ecuador with our "O" Ambassadors in June. Thank you for your support! |
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Israel Expo Coming to TVT!
Sunday May 2, 1-6pm
Free Admission
Live Entertainment - Great Food - Attractions - Green Pavillon - Shopping - Community Celebration & More!
For more information:
www.JewishOrangeCounty.org/Expo or click HERE |
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NOW STREAMING LS KABBALAT SHABBAT LIVE | | |
We are pleased to inform you that beginning this Friday, and each Friday thereafter, you will be able to view our Kabbalat Shabbat (and selected assemblies and special events) from home, if you are not able to attend in person. To view, please visit: TVT Streaming Live. |
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TVT SET TO HONOR AREA PRE - SCHOOLS | | |
On Friday, May 7 at 8:05 am, TVT's Kindergarten will be leading a Kabbalat Shabbat in honor of the Early Childhood Directors in our community.
"We want the Directors to see what an impact they have had on the lives of our children. The experience in preschool is such a fundamental part of a child's development. We want them to have an opportunity how much the children have grown and flourished" said Wendy Leberman, event coordinator. Invitations were personalized with photos of students from each preschool and hand delivered with flowers or Challah. |
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