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A Fine Line
As any parent or pet owner can attest, objects of temptation must be kept out of reach and probably out of sight as well. When there is something we want and know we can't have, there is often a greater sense of temptation to see how close we can get without getting caught or hurt. A child might enjoy looking at the flame of a candle, but a few inches can mean the difference between enjoyment and a burned hand. A child and a dog might have fun playing together, but one too many pulls on the dog's tail can easily result in a scratch or bite. The question is do our relationships have similar boundaries and what are they?
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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.
Parshah Trivia:
Last week: Parshat Tazria Metzora:
1. How did a person make their clothes pure again after tzara'at? They washed them.
2. Who helped declare the people pure? The Kohanim, priests.
This week: Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim:
1. Why couldn't Aharon enter behind the curtain that covered the Ark?
2. What reason does God give for the Israelites needing to be holy? |
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MAZAL TOV
to this year's recipient of the
Waldman Teacher Excellence Award,
Pat Sheinberg!
Pictured are Andrea Weinstein, Pat Sheinberg, Mike Sheinberg, and Mark Stolovitsky |
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Student's in Elaine's 3s class celebrated Yom HaAtzma'ut by wearing Blue and White in honor of Israel's birthday! |
ECC ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!
We are now inviting our Levine Academy families who have children 12 months to 4 yrs and who are considering enrolling them in our early childhood center for the fall to come visit our classrooms, meet our teachers and discuss curriculum with our director, Sheryl Feinberg.
ENROLLMENT IS OPEN NOW! If you are ready to complete the application form, please follow this link and do so online: apply here!
Keep in mind: in the fall, we will also offer Baby & Me/Toddler & Me programs, once weekly, for parents/caregivers who want to enjoy 2 hours per week experiencing music and movement, Powerbabies, story time, while learning about Jewish traditions the first year, alongside their child! Sign-up for the semester, or pay a drop-in fee weekly! Please contact Sheryl or Mireille to learn more! |
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EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it!!
The last Levine Times of the 2011-2012 school year
is hot off the press!!!
THE LEVINE TIMES
May 2012 Edition
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Mazal Tovs, Mitzvahs, and Simchas! | |
Mazal Tov!!
Sabrina Suster, daughter of Gloria and Israel Suster, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on May 5, 2012 at Congregation Beth Torah.
The Levine Academy Middle School Band received a Second Division at Sandy Lake Band Festival last Friday. The group has worked hard and did an excellent job in their performance. When you get a chance, be sure to check out the trophy at the Greeter's desk!
Leah Fradkin recently participated in Regional Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition this past weekend. She took 3rd place for her floor, hoop and ball routines, as well as 3rd place all around for level 7 Child C category. And she made it to Nationals!!!! - Junior Olympics Competition which will take place in Orlando, on June 6th - 9th.
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| Levine Academy School Lunches! | |
Parents, this summer, when you are looking through your Back-to-School information and forms, please keep this photo of our healthy, fresh, and delicious salad bar in mind when considering school lunches for your child.
Our school lunch team prepares wonderful, healthy Kosher meals everyday for our students.
In addition to being good food, Levine Academy School Lunches are convenient! Check at least one thing off of your list everyday!
Lunches? DONE!
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Is SCRIP ordering confusing to you? CLICK HERE for some helpful hints!
Below are the upcoming important dates for SCRIP.
CLICK HERE to download the order form.
The Levine Academy ordering code is: 5AB3F39619196.
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Lag B'Omer Concert with Kenny Davin Fine
Congregation Nishmat Am
Thursday, May 10th, 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Free Admission
Call 972.618.2200 for more information
Dallas Hebrew Free Loan
Jewish Youth Experience Loan Program
Camp, Convention & More possible for Dallas Area Jewish Youth. Interest free loans of up to $1,500 are available to assist families with expenses for Jewish Summer camp, USY, BBYO & other leadership training and conventions.
Go hereto print out the JYE Application.
Our Mission is to assist the people of the Greater Dallas Jewish Community who are in need by providing interest free loans. We have been helping since 1935.
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Synagogue Events |
Beth Torah
May 9, Wednesday, 6 PM, Join us at Beth Torah as we celebrate Lag B'Omer and the Burning of the Mortgage (the little one) with an actual burning of the note and picnic with all the fixings...hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, salads, brownies, watermelon, S'mores and more! Great food, fun, and friends.
May 11, Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM, Plano Super Bowl (2521 Avenue K), come shop and help support Beth Torah Preschool's First Annual Garage Sale. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors.
May 12, Saturday, Learning Center's 6th Grade leads services.
May 12, Saturday, 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat An hour of Shabbat songs and prayers, a little dancing, a Torah parade, snack time and stories for "tots" ages 6 and younger.
May 16, Wednesday, 7:30 PM, Sisterhood Book Club will be meeting at the home of Elaine Bernstein to discuss The Russian Concubine by Kate Furnivall. RSVP to Elaine at elaine@gluck1.com or 972.386.6766. Contact Carol Rothschild at either 972.805.3612 or bookclub@congregationbethtorah.org for questions.
May 19, Saturday, 7:30 PM, Men's Club Scotch and Cigars (Scotch only if you don't
smoke). Jeff Markowitz is opening his home and firing up the smoker. Cost for the event is $10. Please bring your favorite Scotch (full bottle) and/or favorite Cigar (4-5) for sampling. Please RSVP mens_club@congregationbethtorah.org.
May 22, Tuesday, 7 PM (Oneg), Texas Poker Hold'em. Come for a night of fun and friendship. $15 members, $20 non-members. Questions? Email Neil Burnstein at mrneilb@swbell.net. |
Congregation Anshai Torah
Tuesday - May 5th-Congregation Anshai Torah Plano Area High School Lunch- 11:30AM - 1:15PM- Free Lunch for Plano area high school Jewish students in 11th & 12th grades. Both lunches. Contact: Helaine Kramsky,helaine.kramsky@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Friday - May 11th -Congregation Anshai Torah Tot Picnic & Tot Shabbat- 5:30PM-7:30PM- This month a Tot Picnic will be held prior to our 6:30 Tot Shabbat. Starting at 5:45PM, a hot dog meal will be served. $5 Adults, $3.50 children. RSVP required, deadline Thursday 5/3. Contact: Alyse Eisenberg, 972-473-7718, ecdirector@anshaitorah.org.
Sunday- May 20th-Congregation Anshai Torah Hazak Speaker & Elections- 10AM- Dr. Isidor Lieberman, world renowned Spine Surgeon & Medical Director of the Scoliosis & Spine Tumor Center at Texas Back Institute, will be the guest speaker. Dr. Lieberman will speak on Why & How: Torah Scroll Donation to Uganda. Also, breakfast meeting & elections of officers for 2012-2013 in the Haymann Foyer. RSVP deadline May 13th. Contact: Del Matsil,delnbob@flash.net.
Sunday- May 20th - Congregation Anshai Torah Yom Yerushalayim Dallas Community Concert- 7PM- 9PM -The 4th Annual Yom Yerushalayim Dallas Community Concert at Congregation Anshai Torah. Free for all. Participating this year will be CAT Kol Rina Singers, Level Group Gospel Choir, Children's Levine Choir, & Children's Akiba Choir. Contact: Harvey Swento,harvey.swento@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718. |
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Congregation Shearith Israel
Food Stamped
Tuesday, May 1 - 7:00 pm, Shearith Israel/Pidgeon Family Theater
The IMPACT Committee and CitySquare are sponsoring the movie, Food Stamped, a documentary that follows a Jewish couple as they try to have a healthy diet on a food stamp budget. Following the movie, a speaker will talk afterwards about his or her own experiences with hunger. Admission is FREE, however donations of canned food items would be appreciated. Seating is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible to Evelyn Rosemore atevelyn@rosemore.net or 972.612.2325.
A Seriously Funny End-of-Year Shabbat Dinner Party - Co-Sponsored by CSI SISterhood
Featuring a Juggling Magician-Comedian and a special Honor to all of those who attend Tot Shabbat
Friday, May 4 from 6:00-8:00 pm|
Beit Aryeh-18011 Hillcrest Road, Dallas 75252
Summer is just around the corner; join the CSI Family Center for a Shabbat that you will not forget! Together we will bring in Shabbat with a short musical service led by Rabbi Glickman. Following services we will enjoy a delicious dinner. The young, old and in-between will be wowed by our amazing Juggling Magician-Comedian performer! The cost is $10 per adult and $6 for children 3-12. All children 2 and under are free. Please RSVP and pay by visiting shearith.org and clicking on the End of the Year Shabbat button.
For additional information, contact Suzanne Minc atsminc@shearith.org or 214.939.7340.
Cry Baby Matinee
Tuesday, May 8 - 10:00 am -12:00 pm, CSI Douglas/Pidgeon Family Theater
When is the last time that you were able to see a movie without hiring a babysitter? Bring your baby or toddler and do not worry about a little extra noise. Toys and a play-mat will be available. Parents with kids in school are welcome, as well. The cost is $5 (includes movie theater-style snacks).
Blessing of the Pets
Wednesday May 9 - 7:00-7:30 pm, Shearith Israel/South Parking Lot
All animal lovers and their pets are invited to join us for a brief yet meaningful program lead by Dina Eliezer, Director of the Weitzman Family Religious School. For more information, contact Mona Allen at 214.939.7318 or mallen@shearith.org.
Benefitting Family Education and Family Programming
2012 CSI Golf Tournament, Wednesday, May 9
The Tribute Golf Club in The Colony, Texas
Whether you are Tiger Woods, a novice, beginner or don't play at all, join us for a great day at The Tribute Golf Club. Consider becoming an individual Hole Sponsor or a Non-Play Sponsor and help our family education and family programming throughout the year.
For sponsorship and player information click on the Golf Tournament button atshearith.org.
JTS Long Distance Learning with Rabbi David Hoffman, Co-sponsored by JTS
Monday, May 21 at 7:00 pm in the CSI/Pidgeon Family Theater
False Messiahs and Lessons Learned
$7 for members/$10 for guests. RSVP to Lindsay Gray at 214.361.6606 orlgray@shearith.org.
Rabbi David Hoffman is the Assistant Professor of Talmud at the Jewish Theological Seminary.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
Come be part of a wonderful experience on Friday, May 18, at 6:00 pm in the Beck Family Sanctuary. There will be exciting and uplifting music performed by our own talented CSI musicians. You can sing along with Kol Rina and the Ornish Youth Choir, and even dance in the aisles. You won't want to miss this exhilarating and memorable service.
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New York Times columnist Mark Bittman at the Lefkowitz Lecture
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
Food matters, according to New York Times columnist Mark Bittman. Cooking, Bittman says, is "part of a marriage between humans and the rest of the world." Come learn about the culture, ethics, and economics of food as he delivers this year's Rabbi David Lefkowitz Memorial Lecture, "Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating". Please let us know if you plan to attend by registering on our web site at www.tedallas.org/register.
Temple Emanu-El is fortunate to be able to host a lecturer of such national distinction presenting a topic of urgent importance to ourselves and future generations. The lecture is free and open to the public.
For more information please contact Nancy Rivin at nrivin@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000
Mr. Bittman's books Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating and How to Cook Everything: The Basics can be purchased in advance at www.tedallas.org or at the event. New York Times columnist Mark Bittman will discuss the culture, ethics and economics of food at this year's Olan Lecture. You can also hear Mark's interview on KERA's Think! program at noon on May 10. Ordered books can be picked up at the Temple library beginning May 1. |
Temple Shalom
Wednesday, May 2, Shalom Silver Essers & Fressers
Olive (580 W. Arapaho), Lebanese Fusion Cuisine
Enjoy good friends and a varied menu at moderate prices!
RSVP to Marcia Gold atMarcia@goldcruiseandtour.com.
Temple and non-Temple members may join our 55+ Shalom Silver group-only $18/person each year!
Contact Judy Utay atjrutay@aol.com for information.
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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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