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This week's Torah portion is Emor. However, I would like to depart from tradition to discuss the tremendous event that occurred earlier this week when American forces killed Osama bin Laden (yemach shemo). When I heard the news I had an overwhelming feeling of gratitude: gratitude to our government leaders for never giving up the effort to bring bin Laden to justice; gratitude to the men and women who tracked him for almost a decade; gratitude to the soldiers who risked their lives to storm his compound; and profound gratitude to Hashem for allowing us to live to see the day when this blood-thirsty murderer was finally eliminated. In the Jewish tradition, there are several sources that encourage us not to celebrate the destruction of our enemies. After all, all human beings are part of G-d's creation. There are, however, other sources that require us to recognize G-d's mercy when we are saved from the hands of our pursuers. Osama bin Laden was not just our enemy; he was the enemy of the entire civilized world. His primary goal in life was to organize attacks on innocent people. Let us all pause this week to thank G-d for rescuing the world from an arch-terrorist, and let us recognize the dedication and courage of all those individuals who never tired in the pursuit of justice and whose actions have made the world a safer place for everyone.
Shabbat Shalom!
Rabbi Zvi Kahn |
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OUR TREE GARDEN HAS TAKEN ROOT | |
Lower school students (including third-graders, pictured here with their teacher, Robin Elbaz) planted a tree and recited a special blessing in a birkat ha'ilanot ceremony. (See inside for details - including how YOU can become part of this beautiful project.)
Special thanks to Eli Cieplinski for helping us make this project happen! And special thanks to the Columbus Foundation for its continuing support for all of CTA's gardening projects!
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Sunday, May 8: Mother's Day
Monday, May 9: Falafel-Volunteer: L. Hoffman
Book Fair all week
Art Club, 4-5pm
Tuesday, May 10: Tacos-Volunteer: M. Sobol
Senior Internships
Wednesday, May 11: Grilled Cheese
Senior Internships
Pizza Dinner, 5-6pm; Elementary School Achievement Fair, 6-7:30pm; 2nd & 5th Writing Workshop Presentation with Amy Greenberg, 7pm; Book Fair open
Thursday, May 12: Sloppy Joe-Volunteer: S. Blumenfeld
Senior Internships
Friday, May 13: Fish Sticks-Volunteer: M. Rosenberg
Senior Internships
4:00 p.m. Dismissal |
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Saturday, May 14: Baseball Invitational, 10:30pm-2am, JCC
Sunday, May 15: Baseball Invitational, 10:30am-1pm, JCC
Friday, May 20: 1st Grade Chag HaSiddur Program, 2pm
Senior Exams
Sunday, May 22: Lag Ba'Omer Spring Fling, 11am-8pm
Monday, May 23: Senior Exams
May 24-26: Senior Trip to Put-in-Bay
Wednesday, May 25: 5th Grade Underground Railroad Plays, 7:30pm
Thursday, May 26: Spring Show, Grades 1-4
Elementary School Field Day
Friday, May 27: Lower School Dress Down Day |
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Second Annual Columbus
Baseball Invitational is here!
Thursday, May 12
Baseball Invitational
6-10pm
JCC
Friday, May 13
Baseball Invitational
10:30am-3pm
JCC
Saturday, May 14
Baseball Invitational
10:30pm-2am
JCC
Sunday, May 15
Baseball Invitational
10:30am-1pm
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SCRIP UPDATE - PLACES TO PURCHASE SCRIP |
CTA Scrip Office - Monday-Thursday - 8am-4pm; Friday-8am-4pm
Parent Volunteer, Aliza Finegold, is selling Scrip from her home and taking orders via phone (239-6356) or email ( scrip@torahacademy.org). She also delivers! Contact Aliza today! Aliza's home email address is: ajfinegold@gmail.com |
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It's time to RE-ENROLL in Kroger Community Rewards at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and ensure that CTA receives the greatest rewards possible. Every participating member must have a valid Kroger.com account and a Kroger Plus card. If you have any questions, please contact Dora Kopp at dkopp@torahacademy.org or ext. 129. |
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We invite all parents to take an active part in the education of our children by becoming involved at CTA as a volunteer. We hope each family will contribute at least 20 hours in the 2010-2011 school year. There are many ways to volunteer. Please contact Parent Volunteer Coordinator, Robin Garvin at 235-0450 or rgar234@yahooo.com to get involved. |
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NEWS FROM THE LOWER SCHOOL JUDAICS DEPARTMENT
By Dror Karavani | |
Sixth-graders created projects to mark Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day). These were displayed on Sunday evening at Ahavas Sholom Synagogue for the community Yom Hashoah program, so that everyone could share in the work being done at CTA. At school on Monday, our sixth-graders led CTA's Yom Hashoah ceremony, led by Rabbi Tzion Elbaz. Special thanks to Kate Willis, Laurie Alexander and Rabbi Yoself Hauser for helping the program come together. Our community shaliach, Noam Even, recited Kaddish and led the singing of Hatikvah.
 On Wednesday, to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Iyar, lower-school students enjoyed treats and colorful decorations at lunchtime. They also visted our new tree garden to say the blessing for the trees, the 'Birkat Ha'elanot' thanking God for the creation of the world. CTA seniors also participated in this special ceremony along with their kindergarten buddies. Special thanks to friends who sponsored trees: Yehuda and Allegria Bitton in memory of Yehuda's mother, Saada Bitton; & Dr. Warren and Marlene Sobol, in honor of their children, Garret (CTA, 2006), Ethan (CTA, 2008), Emily (CTA, 2010), Keenan and Jacob.
 We invite you to join us in creating this special space by sponsoring a tree for $180. This is a beautiful way to honor or commemorate a family member or loved one. Each year in the springtime, the CTA students will gather in the Birkat Ha'elanot Garden to say the special blessing that is recited upon seeing new blossoms. Sponsorship funds will support educational programs at CTA.If you would like to buy a tree, please contact Dror Karavani at dkaravani@torahacademy.org.
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NEWS FROM THE HEBREW DEPARTMENT
By Galit Golan | |
Morah Kelly's 11th -12th grade students have been practicing for the Yom HaZikaron ceremony. Lowering the Israeli flag, and then raising it to full mast, the students, along with the entire school, commemorated and honored the Israeli soldiers who gave their lives protecting the state of Israel, and the victims of terrorism in Israel.
At the same time, the 7th and 8th graders have been practicing for DAGLANUT (Israeli flag parade), under the direction of David and Kelly Adar. Walking proudly with the Israeli flags, the students create shapes that are related to Yom Ha'Atzmaut, such as the number 63, the upcoming birthday of the state of Israel.
 This feeling of connection and pride for the state of Israel is one of the ideas that is highly promoted at CTA. Therefore, we will celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut with a variety of activities, fun, creative and educational, from a lecture about the miracle of the state of Israel, to an Israel related game show, Israeli cooking, Israel related art projects, Israel scavenger hunt and much more.
 Please join us at the JCC on Tuesday, May 10. The 7th and 8th graders will be performing the DAGLANUT (Israel flag parade) between 5:50-6:00pm, and grades 7-12 will present the Israeli Wax Museum and their "Touring Israel" projects in a fun and educational game of "Israel Scavenger Hunt". Pictures of Yom HaZikaron ceremony and Yom Ha'Atzmaut activities at CTA will follow next week.
If you have any questions about Yom Ha'Atzmaut and Yom HaZikaron events at CTA, please contact me at ggolan@torahacademy.org or 864-0299 ext. 114. |
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MAZAL TOV TO: | |
Al and Shelly Dembe on the engagement of her daughter, Leah
Lebowitz to Jon Savage
Melanie Blau on her marriage to Dan McDonald
Judith Vinar (Kahn) (8th Grade Class of '78) on the birth of a grandson |
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THANK YOU TO: | |
 Paul and Kim Abelman, Larry and Robin Garvin, Eddie and Jodi Karmia, Norman and Suzanne Schneiderman and David and Dee-Dee Stein for providing this month's delicious Rosh Chodesh Faculty Appreciation Lunch. Yum!
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Abbie Wasserman (8th Grade Class of '01), Annie Wasserman (8th Grade Class of '01) and Julie Wasserman (8th Grade Class of '05) on the loss of their grandmother, Gizal Saks |
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PLANS UNDERWAY FOR JULY 4??? | |
CTA will have an entry in the Bexley Fourth of July Parade. Save the date now --- 7/4/11! We need your help - Do you have a flatbed truck we can use (great marketing opportunity for your business)? Do you want to help decorate? Are you available to walk in the parade and represent CTA with pride? For more information or to get involved, contact Deena Tanenbaum, Robin Garvin or Shari Herszage. |
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FROM THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR | |
On Wednesday, May 18, at 7pm, there will be an information session at the Columbus Airport Marriot with admissions representatives from Emory University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Virginia. RSVP at www.admissions.un.edu/evening. Contact Mrs. Delman with any questions. |
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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR GEETING UNDERWAY
THANK YOU, CHERYL MILLER | |
 It took hours of unpacking and arranging, and the result is a beautiful display, sure to attract plenty of book lovers.
We thank Cheryl Miller (left), mother of Shari Herszage and grandparent of Max, Shayna and Gillian Herszage, for taking on the job, all for the sheer joy of helping out.
Lots of great books for kids of all ages will be available May 9-13 and at Achievement Fair on May 11. Come in to browse and shop and read!
Online sales have already begun and will remain open through May at: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/cta. Visit the online Library and Classroom Wish Lists.
A book fair goal is to help grow CTA's library. More sales means more books for our library! So Mrs. Miller has set up some special boxes you also can fill to support our school and encourage literacy, through the One for Books campaign.
 Donate loose change or bills. The One for Books money collected stays at CTA and helps readers beyond our school and community. Matching Scholastic donations provide books to national non-profit organizations dedicated to helping families in need. What could be better than doing something good for others and having great books to read!
We also thank Mrs. Miller for working hard in the CTA library. She is organizing and plans to help restock it with new materials as the funds are available. Want to help with the fair or the library? Contact Cheryl Miller at chmiller813@wowway.com.
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A SPECIAL GIFT FOR OUR PLAYGROUND | |
 You may have noticed that our playground has a new look, thanks to friends who generously donated specially designed mulch to beautify the landscape and provide a renewed, cushioned surface for the playing area. We thank Greg and Val Hall, and Debra Shuman-Shrigley and Paul Shrigley - grandparents of Morgan and Madison Hall - who donated the mulch in memory of Morgan and Madison's great-grandfather, Alvan E. Shuman.
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CTA ALUM OFFERING DRUM AND PIANO LESSONS | |
CTA alum Daniel Zwelling (Class of '06), who received his bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from The Ohio State University, is offering drum and piano lessons to students of all ages. Flexible hours and in-home lessons are available. For cost and more information, contact Daniel at 260-0160 or dzwellingmusic@yahoo.com. |
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PRACTICING THE DIPPING AND THE 'FOUR QUESTIONS' | |
 Before our break, students participated in model seders, reenacting the story of the Exodus from Egypt in various ways. Kindergarten pupils, led by Shanny Katzman, took on the roles of the characters. Students in grades 5 and 6 attendted a full, traditional seder, led by Rabbi Tzion and Robin Elbaz. Dror Karavani, our lower school Judaics coordinator, led a seder for students in grades 2-3, dressing up as "visitors" from the story and quizzing students on their identities. Rabbi Yosef Hauser led a seder with the fourth-grade. Eighth-graders helped serve the meals. Thanks to Karan Tanenbaum and our helpers!
 
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WELCOME NEW CTA BOARD MEMBERS |
Officers:
President - Dan Chase, M.D.
Vice President, Administration - Sarah Blumenfeld
Vice President, Building - David Bernzweig
Vice President, Development - Lawrence Binsky
Vice President, Education - Upper School - Rephael Wenger, Ph.D.
Vice President Education - Lower School - Aliza Finegold
Vice President, Endowment - Jeff Koppes
Vice President, Finance - Bob Lane
Secretary - Jonathan Hartstein
Treasurer - Jeff Polster
Members of the Executive Board of Trustees:
Al Dembe
Patricia Fine-Rosenstein, M.D.
Robin Garvin
Jonathan Gisser, M.D.
Gary Liebesman
Laura Nutis
Paul Osborne
Skip Parks
David Schottenstein
Joey Schottenstein |
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COLUMBUS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL |  |
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BOOK FAIR |  |
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SUMMER READING COURSE |  |
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YEARBOOK PIZZA DINNER! | |
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TZEDAKAH | |
It has been a time-honored Jewish tradition to give tzedakah in recognition of important events. Todah Rabah to the following for their donation:
To the Scholarship Fund by:
Gary Liebesman and Stacy Leeman in memory of Susan Wasserman's
mother
The Portman Family in honor of the birth of a daughter to Dr. & Mrs.
Matthew Kennedy, in honor of the birth of a daughter to Rabbi & Mrs.
Weitz, and in memory of Mrs. Morris' mother
Susan Stan and Stuart Applebaum in honor of Monica Calabrese
The Bloch Family in honor of the Bat Mitzvah's of Rosie Kalef, Hannah
Blumenfeld, Shayna Herszage, Sivan Import, and Molly Cohen
Karan Tanenbaum with Hodah'ah to Hashem
The Hartstein Family in honor of the Ligator, Covel, Ackerman and Sobol
families who hosted them during Pesach
Robert and Betsey Lane in appreciation of Drs. Rafe Wenger and Shifra
Tyberg, and their family
Josh Wolf and his family in celebration of Dr. Kennedy's new baby
daughter, Mazel Tov
To the Annual Giving Fund by:
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Raizen in honor of Miryam Raizen's winning team
Saul and Carol Kahn in memory of Abraham and Blanche Amdusky
Ora Stavsky in honor of Ruth Stavsky Weinberg and Rabbi Dovid
Weinberg
Bruce Gartner in memory of Leona Gartner, Soroh Leah bas Moshe
Michael Lehv and Helene Spitz Lehv in memory of Mary A. and Henry
A. Spitz
Bradley and Holly Kastan in memory of Sarah Stone Kastan
Abraham and Karen Mikalov in honor of Jacob Mikalov and Natanielle and
Avi Cooper
1st Choice Physical Therapy in memory of Lillian and Carl Ganz
To the CBI Baseball Tournament by:
Joan Ackerman in honor of her daughter, Tricia Rosenstein's incredible
vision and talent organizing the May Baseball Tournament |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPRING FLING | |
Volunteers are needed for the Lag Ba'Omer Spring Fling on May 22. Go to www.springflingatcta.blogspot.com to sign up for a time slot. If you need Give and Get hours, please contact Shari Herszage to volunteer for a leadership role. |
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1. How does one honor a kohen?
a. He is first in all matters of holiness. For example, a kohen reads from the Torah first, and is usually the one to lead the blessings before and after meals.
2. How does the Torah restrict the Kohen Gadol with regard to mourning?
a. He may not allow his hair to grow long, nor attend to his close relatives if they die, nor accompany a funeral procession.
3. Who in the household of a kohen may eat terumah?
a. He, his wife, his sons, and his unmarried daughters.
4. If the daughter of a kohen marries a "zar" she may no longer eat terumah. What is a zar?
a. A non-kohen.
5. What is the difference between a neder and a nedavah?
a. A neder is an obligation upon a person; a nedavah is an obligation placed upon an object.
6. May a person slaughter an animal and its father on the same day?
a. Yes. The Torah only prohibits slaughtering an animal and its mother on the same day.
7. How does the Torah define "profaning" the Name of G-d?
a. Willfully transgressing the commandments.
8. Apart from Shabbat, how many days are there during the year about which the Torah says that work is forbidden?
a. Seven.
9. How big is the measurement known as an omer?
a. One tenth of an eipha (about 3.7 quarts).
(Parsha Emor Quiz originally appeared on the
Ohr Somayach website, www.ohr.edu)
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