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Searching for More When You Need Less
There's no doubt about it - transitions can be scary. A new job means new coworkers and an unfamiliar commute. Transitioning from single life to married life brings questions like how to share a bathroom, who will do the dishes, when will I have private time. The transition from lower school to middle school finds our students with all sorts of new anxieties about daily life, workload, and friendships, even when they're already comfortable with the building and the teachers.
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You can review all of Rabbi Posen's weekly Parshah teachings by going to the Levine Academy website. Go to News & Events and click Publications or Click Here.
Click Here to read the excellent D'var Torah co-authored by 6th graders Emma Abelman and Carly Hacker.
Here are this week's Parashah Trivia questions
Parshat BeShalach
1. What did Moshe carry with him out of Egypt?
2. What is the name of the special "food" God gave the Israelites?
Answers to last week's trivia questions
Bo
1. According to the text, how long did the plague of darkness last?3 days
2. Where were the children of Israel commanded to put objects to remember leaving Egypt? Between their eyes and on their arm.
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| Celebrate Tu B'Shvat with Levine Academy! | |
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| ECC Newsletter and ECC Book Sale | |
CLICK HERE to download this week's ECC Newsletter!
The ECC Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for the week of February 6-10th. The sale will be in the ECC PA Lounge across from the Donsky gym.
Book sal e hours are:
8:00am-10:00am W-F
12:15pm-1:15pm M-W-F only
12:15pm - 2pm T-TH only
On February 6, 2012, we are going to have in celebration of the book fair, "Books, Bears & Blankies."
Donna Hirsch, ECC librarian, will be reading books, and Lisa Gerstenfeld, ECC music Specialist, will be singing songs! Information about joining the PJ Library, if interested, will be available. Hours for this event are 12:45pm -2:00pm in the Donsky gym.
Everyone will w ear their PJ's to school on Monday, February 6th!! Teachers can wear their PJ's to school and Parents....can wear there PJ's to the celebration. Feel free to bring your child's favorite blanket or bear, too. |
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Summer Camp at Levine Academy | |
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JFS Food Bank Collection - TOMORROW! | |
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Jewish Studies |
Second Grade Havdalah
On Saturday evening, Jan. 21, 25 second grade families gathered to create the symbols of Havdalah before being led in the Havdalah ceremony by the second grade class. Families made spice boxes, candle holders and Kiddush cups and received their own Havdalah candle. Following an explanation of Havdalah by the students, each family lit the candle and the room resounded with the beautiful melody of Havdalah. Families enjoyed refreshments and a game night. A great time was had by all!
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Pictured above are Natalee Katave, Hali Kleiman, Maya Cortez, and Gabbi Butler |
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Mazal Tovs, Mitzvahs, and Simchas! | |
MAZAL TOV!
Congratulations to 5th grader Leah Fradkin who participated in the Rhythmic Gymnastics competition in Houston. She won 2 first places for hoop and ribbon routines and 2 second places for her floor and ball routines. Leah received second place all around and made it to the State competition scheduled for March.
8th grader Shira Hovav has been accepted into the American Hebrew Academy Honor Society. The AHA recognizes outstanding 8th and 9th graders around the world. Congratulations, Shira!!
MITZVAHS!
3rd grade delivers to Jewish Family Food Bank
 Several third grade families delivered the canned goods and toiletry items to the Jewish Family Service Food bank after school last Thursday. Students were greeted by a representative from JFS who took them on a tour of the food bank. Students stocked the items brought from school and truly understood what a wonderful mitzvah they did. We thank all of you for supporting this effort each month.
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| Middle School Track and Field Team | |
Middle School Track and Field Team
Track begins March 7 at Levine and ends with a TAPS meet on April 24 at Prince of Peace. Practices will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM.
Practices will also be conducted 6 times during the season at Parish Episcopal who has kindly agreed to allow Levine Academy student athletes to practice on their track. Bus transportation will be dependent on the number of Levine student athletes involved.
All Levine Academy coaches will be involved in the training and practices throughout the season with Coach Red and Coach Nate as the head coaches.
Events include:
In addition to the season ending meet, 2 additional dual meets are planned.
A sign up sheet will be available in the gym starting Thursday! Join the team! Join the fun!
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Learning is FUN at Levine Academy! | |
POLAR ART!
This week, 1st graders completed a beautiful polar art project. The children picked their favorite polar animal of the ones we have studied, and created an arctic landscape with crayon and watercolor. As you can see, they enjoyed the project very much! The finished pieces are very pretty!
Looking forward to hearing more about the exciting learning units and projects
in Ms. Sheinberg's and Ms. Reese's classes!
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| SCRIP Turn In and Pick Up Schedule | |
Below are the upcoming important dates for SCRIP.
CLICK HERE to go to download the order form.
The Levine Academy ordering code is: 5AB3F39619196.
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| Community | |
From the Director of Camp Young Judea:
We hope your children enjoyed hearing all about Camp Young Judaea-Texas last week . We want to be sure you know about an amazing opportunity for your 1st-6th graders to experience Camp for a weekend this Spring! March 2-4, 2012 we are hosting CYJ SPRING CAMP. Please visit our website for more information at this link. Spring Camp is a great way for your child to experience camp for a shabbaton weekend, get a feel for what CYJ is all about, enjoy a special Shabbat experience, meet old friends, and make new ones. Buses will be provided from the Dallas JCC for the weekend and parents are welcome to join us at camp for a kosher breakfast and tour of camp Sunday the 4th at our open house. For more information about CYJ programs or to speak to a CYJ staff member, please call us at (713)723-8354 or email info@cyjtexas.org
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Synagogue Events |
Congregation Beth Torah
Congregation Beth Torah Men's Club is sponsoring an auction of fine art, Judaica, and sports and music memorabilia on Saturday, Feb. 11, with all proceeds earmarked to pay down the synagogue mortgage. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. The preview starts at 7:30 p.m., the auction kicks off at 8:30, and the public is welcome. For more information or to RSVP for a great raffle prize, call the synagogue at 972-234-1542.
Temple Emanu-El
A Pollman Performing Arts Program presents an Inspirational weekend with Singer-songwriter Dan Nichols, Feb. 3-5, Friday, Feb. 3, 6:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m.
We welcome one of the leading figures in Jewish music when Dan Nichols arrives to be our Artist-in-Residence for the Shabbat Shirah ("Sabbath of Song") weekend. Dan has become one of the most beloved and influential Jewish contemporary musicians in North America. He brings to both songwriting and performance an ideal combination of compositional expertise and rockinfluenced passion.
Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom Sisterhood CHAI Dinner and Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Friday, February 3, 6:00 PM Oneg, followed by Shabbat Service and Dinner (RSVP by 1/27)
For flyer, see http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/p-273.aspx
Join us for a dinner with CHAI (Community Homes for Adults, Inc.) residents and their families
Lifelong Learning Council Adult Education Learning Series
Ethics In Our Everyday Lives: An in-depth look at the ethics that guide us in our lives
Sunday mornings, 9:30 AM -10:30 AM
February 5, 12, 26, March 4, Temple Shalom Board Room
Guest speakers each week will discuss ethics in business, finances, medicine and more. No reservations required-coffee and bagels provided
Israel Trip Meeting-Temple Shalom Goes to Israel
Sunday, February 5, 1:00 PM Temple Shalom Learning Center
Join Rabbi Andrew Paley and Director of Lifelong Learning, Debbie Massarano, on a tour of Israel!
June 6-17, 2012, For information, contact Debbie at (972) 661-1362. Community members welcome!
Sisterhood Book Review
Monday, February 6, Noon Temple Shalom Learning Center
The Pale of Settlement, by Margot Singer, Reviewed by Debbie Niederman.
Bring a bag lunch!
Shalom Silver Games Day
Sunday, February 12, 2:00 PM Temple Shalom Radnitz Social Hall
Light refreshments served, $5/non Shalom Silver members. RSVP by 2/9 tojrutay@aol.com.
Adult Hebrew Classes
Tuesdays beginning February 14 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM or Sundays beginning March 25 from 9:30 AM -10:30 AM., , cost: $20 (to cover cost of book), Learn the letters and vowels of the alephbet and beginning Hebrew reading skills. Must RSVP to Karen at kthompson@templeshalomdallas.org or (972) 661-1362.
Complete schedule available on our website athttp://www.templeshalomdallas.org/p-200.aspx.
Congregation Anshai Torah
Saturday, February 4th- 6:30-7:15PM -Congregation Anshai Torah EC PJ Havdallah -Join us for our Make the World a Better Place PJ Havdallah. Wear your PJs, bring an old t-shirt, & learn about the many ways we can make a difference in our world. Contact: Alyse Eisenberg, ecdirector@anshaitorah.org. 972-473-7718.
Friday, February 10th-11th-Congregation Anshai Torah's 2012 Arnie Sweet Scholar in Residence, lovingly presented by Janice Sweet, will present Rabbi Donniel Hartman, author, speaker & President of The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Hartman will be downtown, One Arts Plaza, at 12:15PM. RSVP required. Kabbalat Shabbat services will be followed by a Shabbat Dinner & lecture. Tickets $18/Adult members with a $48 maximum/household. $25/Adult Nonmembers. Children 4-10 $5.50, 3 and under Free. Prepaid reservations required. R.S.V.P. to Debbie Butvin, debbie.butvin@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718. Cost to attend: $18 Adult members, $25 Adult nonmembers, $5.50 Children 4-10, under 3 Free. Shabbat-9:30AM Rabbi Hartman will join us for morning services followed by a kiddush lunch & discussion.
Wednesday, February 14th- Congregation Anshai Torah Plano Area Sr.High School Lunch- Free lunch for Plano area Jewish high school students in 11th & 12th grades. 11:30AM-1:15PM. Both lunches. Contact:Helaine Kramsky, helainekramsky@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Sunday, Feb. 12th- 11-11:45AM- Congregation Anshai Torah Sisterhood & Hazak will be co-hosting a Tu B'shevat Seder in the Haymann Foyer intended for all adults in the congregation. RSVP to Bonnie Rubinstein, bnh@flash.net
Sunday, Feb. 12th - 2PM-3:30PM-Congregation Anshai Torah Mahsah Nahfshi is proud to host Jan Gartenberg & Melissa Young from Odyssey Hospice of Dallas. They will lead a discussion about palliative care & the unique approach to end-of-life care for the Jewish community. Held upstairs in the Youth Lounge. Contact: Sharyn Fein,sharyn.fein@gmail.com.
Saturday, February 18th-11:15AM- Congregation Anshai Torah Mini Minyan- During Saturday mini-minyan families will be led in prayers, songs & stories, along with an art project or edible craft.Then all families are invited to join the congregation for a Kiddush lunch. Contact: Alyse Eisenberg, ecdirector@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Congregation Shearith Israel
Let's have a SOUPer New Year!
An ongoing IMPACT project
Share the warmth to those that need it most. Please bring cans of soup to be donated to JFS food pantry. Kosher and non-kosher cans of soup are welcome Sunday thru Friday to the special collection boxes located by the entry ways to CSI Douglas. We will be collecting from Tuesday, January 3 until 'Souper Bowl' Sunday, February 5
Sandwich Drive - Benefitting Austin Street Shelter
February 9 - Drop off at north and south locations
7:30 am-1:00 pm
Sandwich preparation and information on our website at shearith.org.
For more information please contact Alison Weinstein at alisonweinstein@tx.rr.com or 214.364.5835.
Tu B'Shevat Celebrations
Tu B'Shevat Seder and Dinner
Tuesday, February 7 , 7:00-9:00 pm
Congregation Shearith IsraelJoin us for an authentic Tu B'Shevat Seder, conducted the way it is celebrated today in Safed. Step by step, while eating, drinking, blessing, reading stories and singing, we will experience a new way to relate to the world around us. The cost is $16 for members and $19 for guests, if registered by January 31. After January 31, it is by availability only, and the cost will increase by $3. For reservations visit shearith.org or call the Front Desk at 214.361.6606.
Family Center Tu B'Shevat Shabbat
Friday, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm, Beit Aryeh
Celebrate Tu B'Shevat with your CSI family and friends! At 6:00 pm we will join together as a community for a short Shabbat service featuring ITSE the Jewish Dragon and YOU! Following services we will enjoy an environmentally friendly (as possible) dinner. Dinner will feature an art project using recycled materials, games for our older kids and appropriate toddler activities for the little ones. The cost is $12 per adult and $6 for children 3-12. All children under 2 are free. RSVP and payment must be submitted by Friday, February 3. Shalom Silver 55+ Essers & Fressers
Join us for a delicious meal and great conversation at our monthly dinner!
6:30 PM Café de France at McCallum & Preston
To insure enough seating, please RSVP to Marcia Gold at Marcia@goldcruiseandtour.com. |
| 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! |
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