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Where Everyone Knows Your Name
I'll never forget my first trip to Israel. I was in 10th grade, and I went on the Ramah High School program for a semester. I remember landing in Israel and feeling a rush of emotions as I realized the history of the land I had just entered. I had always been told that this was my land, the land of the Jewish people. I wondered if it would feel like it was mine. Shortly after I arrived, we settled into our dorm and began classes, trips and exploring. As I soaked it all in, the land did feel like mine and I had an instant connection, but at the same time, I still felt a little out of place. I wasn't Israeli and I had no family there, so on weekends when other kids would visit their family, I would feel left out, like this wasn't my land at all.
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You can review all of Rabbi Posen's weekly Parshat teachings by going to the Levine Academy website. Go to News & Events and click Publications or Click Here.
Here are this week's Parashah Trivia questions:
Chayei Sara
1. Where did Sara die?
2. What did Rivka do first when she saw Yitzchak?
Answers to last week's trivia questions:
Va'yera
1. How many people came to and left Avraham's tent? And how many angels arrived in Sodom? (3 people came, 2 angels arrived in Sodom)
2. How did Avraham respond when the Angel called to him during the Akeidah? (Avraham called out Hineini, Here I am)
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| Grandparents and Special Friends Day - Nov. 21 and 22 | |
ATTENTION Parents!!
Grandparents/Special Friends Day is next week! Please remind all of your grandparents and special friends to RSVP to this event if they are planning to attend.
Please RSVP to Judy Glazer at jglazer@levineacademy.org
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CLICK HERE to download this week's ECC Newsletter!
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ECC Pep Rally
It's a bird, it's a plane....NO! It's Super ECC Director!!! Yes, that is ECC Director Sheryl Feinberg finishing off 20 PUSH UPS! (Never underestimate a member of Levine Academy's faculty!!) Also, Rabbi Posen whirled her way into the record books with 6 cartwheels. BRAVO!
All of this was in the name of raising funds for much needed equipment for the ECC Jewish Studies and P.E. programs.
MAZAL TOV to them both!!
At the Pep Rally, Educare kids got to show off their skills. Here the Martial Arts students demonstrate karate forms. In the picture to the right, students perform the horse stance under the watchful eye of their sensei, Jay Atz.
Besides skilled demonstrations, there was music and enthusiastic cheering from the cheer squad!
Stallions Rock!!!!
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Invite a friend to Story Friday! 
As a way to introduce new families to Levine Academy's Early Childhood Education, director Sheryl Feinberg hosts Story Friday once monthly, in the ECC Library. Designed for children ages 6 months to 2 yrs not currently enrolled in preschool, Story Friday brings to life our favorite storybook characters using puppetry, flannel boards and music. We celebrate Shabbat, and enjoy Music and Movement, and it all happens between 10 and 11 am. Free to attend: bring a friend and participate for the fun of it all!
Upcoming Story Fridays: November 18, 10-11 am. No charge to attend. For more information, please email storyfridays@levineacademy.org, or call Sheryl or Mireille at (972) 248-3032. |
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Report Cards
Report cards will be available through MBP beginning Monday afternoon, November 21. If you do not remember your password, please contact Shirley Green at ext 118. If you experience further issues, please contact the Business Office for clarification. Thanks so much. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 28. Final opportunity to sign-up is November 20. If you are unable to schedule a conference time on Nov 28, please feel free to schedule a time to speak with any teacher on a different day.
Please note: Middle School students are required to attend conference with their parents.
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| Learning is FUN (and Levine Academy has proof!) | |
Studying Shapes
Mrs. Reese's class had a wonderful math lesson this week! The students have been learning about 2D and 3D shapes, searching for different shapes in the classroom and at home. As a way to tie in their social studies unit, they used their new shape knowledge to create tepees. Each student learned to make a circle and then a cone. They also had a great time decorating the tepees with Native American symbols. This was a wonderful way for the children to see how math relates to all areas of our lives and a fun way to tie in what they were learning in social studies!
CSI: The Levine Unit?
No, the eighth grade did not view a crime investigation show during Ms. Geffen's LA class. The students presented their CSI: Room 221 project for To Kill a Mockingbird. After reading the magnificent novel, they had one week to create a metaphoric image of the protagonist that included the character's major traits. Each pair of students studied three body parts such as the head, eyes, and ears, representing the intellectual, observational, and auditory aspects of that individual, finding textual support for each description. The class most successfully met the challenge by displaying fine analytical and artistic abilities. They became excellent investigators.
Student pairs and their assigned parts of Scout, the novel's protagonist:
Head, Eyes, Ears: Brett Akop and Dani Milner
Nose, Mouth, and Arms: Jordan Gernsbacher and Elena Okowita (pictured)
Hands, Torso, and Heart: Shira Hovav and Eylon Kidron
Feet, Legs, and Wings: Jonas Frenkel and Elise Eisenberg
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| Stallion Stop | |
Please note: Stallion Stop Hours over the next week!
Friday 8am to 10am
Monday 8am to 11am
Tuesday 8am to 11am
Chanukah Sale!
Shop for items made by our very own teachers and st aff! Cards by Mireille Allen and Rebecca Bailey. A beautiful painting by Nadine Gold. Great looking bracelets by Debbie Achtar, earrings by Lilly Feingold and MORE! Proceeds from the sale go to Levine Academy programs.
Stop by during Grandparents and Special Friends Day, November 21 and 22.
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| Book Sale | |
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| Simchas, Mazal Tovs and Mitzvahs! | |
Mazal Tovs!
Noah Rubinstein, son of Dafna and Neil Rubinstein, will be called to the Torah as
a bar mitzvah on Saturday, November 19th at Anshai Torah.
Risha and former Levine student Steven Reiman welcomed a new baby boy on 11/15. Sister, Daniella is a student in the two year old class. 
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Beth Torah
December 17, Saturday, 7:00 PM, Keruv-Interfaith invites ALL to join together for Beth Torah's Second Annual Kosher Wine Tasting! For more details, please contact keruv@congregationbethtorah.org.
December 18, Sunday, Noon, Beth Torah invites all members and guests to our beloved Hanukkah Extravaganza with a twist. All of the same latke and game fun along with music, crafts, and lessons on how to have a magnificent Hanukkah for all! Sponsored by the Holiday committee and co-sponsored by the Pre-School, Young Families, and Keruv committees. For more details, email holidays@congregationbethtorah.org.
Temple Shalom
Thanksgiving Interfaith Worship Service
Wednesday, November 23, 7:30 PM King of Glory Lutheran Church (North side of LBJ between Hillcrest and Preston) Join Temple Shalom and community churches for this annual tradition!
Congregation Anshai Torah
Sunday November 20th- 2-3:30PM- Congregation Anshai Torah Mahsah Nahfshi introduces Roz Katz, an educator in our community, who will facilitate a group meditation and spiritual direction session interwoven with the Jewish concept of healing. Contact Sharyn Fein, sharyn.fein@gmail.com or Liz Cooper, shelizard5@aol.com.
Friday, December 2nd- 7:30PM- Congregation Anshai Torah Israel Advocacy Dinner- The Israel Advocacy Dinner's goal is to deepen our understanding of the daily issues of Israel. Guest Speaker will be Lillian Pinkus, Board Member of the National Council of AIPAC. Dinner and presentation will begin immediately following the conclusion of our 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat service. $18/pp 11 & up, $8.50 ages 4-10. RSVP with check or credit card to Congregation Anshai Torah, anshai@anshaitorah.org, or call 972-473-7718. Childcare/Programming thru grade 6 with RSVP, deadline Nov. 23rd.
Tuesday, December 6th- 11:30AM-1:15PM-Congregation Anshai Torah Plano Area High School Lunch- Free lunch for Plano area Jewish high school students in 11th & 12th grades. Both Lunches. Contact: Helaine Kramsky, helaine.kramsky@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Friday, December 10th- 11:15AM- Congregation Anshai Torah Mini-Minyan- During Saturday mini-minyan, families will be led in prayers, songs and stories, along with an art project or edible craft. Then all families are invited to join the congregation for a Kiddush luncheon. Contact: Alyse Eisenberg, ecdirector@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Congregation Shearith Israel
Champion Energy Services presents TRUCK TIME 2011
Sunday, November 20 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Congregation Shearith Israel
Join us for our annual Truck Time event...a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. Get up close and personal with a large variety of unique trucks and vehicles. Jump in our bounce house, visit our participating vendors, enjoy delicious food and donate blood in our blood drive. We are also asking everyone in attendance to bring an old item of clothing (or two or three) to put in the World Wear Project truck. In addition to helping to put old items to good use, we will be keeping them out of our landfills and helping to raise money for our CSI Young Family Center.
Tickets are $5 per person. Ages 2 and under are FREE.
Asian Style Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Reservations are requested by November 22
Friday, December 9, 2011 7:15 pm (following Kabbalat Shabbat Services)
CSI Douglas, Join us services and a delicious Shabbat dinner
Cost - Members $15. Guests $18; Children (3-12) $8, children up to 2 are FREE.
Please go to the "Members Only" section at shearith.org or contact the receptionist with your credit card information at 214.361.6606.
AYC Family Minyan (Junior Congregation)
November 19, 10:15 - 11:45 am, Aaron Youth Center
Join us for a creative, participatory service for students in 3rd -7th grade (pre B'nai Mitzvah) and their families led by Cantor Sheri Allen, who has been creating innovative family services throughout the Metroplex for the past 18 years. From Davening to starring in a Parashah Play, congregants of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in every aspect of the service. AYC Minyan will meet on a monthly basis, so mark your calendars now!
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| Head of School's Suggestion Box | |
Levine Academy is your school. So, we want to your great ideas and suggestions. Please send them straight to our Head of School, Mark Stolovitsky, by emailing to suggestions@levineacademy.org.
We look forward to hearing from you! |
| Archived eNewsletters |
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