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Judaic Studies and preparing our students for college is what we do best. There is a broad spectrum of what we do at Yavneh; from academia to athletics, to generating community leaders. There's very little you can't teach a child who is happy to be at school, and our students are happy to be here. As the 2008-2009 Annual Fund is underway, I hope you will all participate in supporting your school. While tuition is substantial, it covers only 80 % of the actual cost of running our school. We look this year to expand the percentage of donors, both inside and outside of our immediate Yavneh family. We are optimistic about our financial future but, as we have already begun planning for the budget for the next year, due to the current state of financial affairs in all of our lives, we are duly cautious. We are investing wisely in Yavneh's future. In determining the need for an administrator who could be dedicated to the admissions process, we introduce Rabbi Herbert J. Cohen, Ph.D., a member of our English faculty, who now serves as Director of Admissions. From the fried chicken to the lemonade and deviled eggs, the spirit of home was evident at our first-ever Prospective Families Indoor Picnic. It was a joy to open our doors to close to 80 students and their parents, and share in the spirit and pride that is our school. We will continue to introduce our Campus, our curriculum and other programs, and our faculty to prospective parents on November 5, and again on January 13, at 7pm. We hope you will invite your friends and families to join us. The eighth grade students of Akiba Academy and Levine Academy will be visiting our campus and we invite students in the public and other schools to do the same. We look forward to meeting the next generation. Wishing you all a sweet, healthy, beautiful New Year, from our Yavneh family to yours. Don O'Quinn |
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Exercise may be good for your health, and it may keep
you young, but at the Aaron Family JCC it also keeps
you connected and could lead to a second career -
even at the age of 63!
Joram Wolanow, in his second year at Yavneh Academy, was "innocently enough" riding a stationary bike when Dr. Steve Goldfine, a longtime friend and Yavneh biology teacher, stopped by to say hello. "That hello included suggesting I look into the vacated physics position at Yavneh, and I couldn't pedal fast enough." After meeting with Mr. O'Quinn, Yavneh's Head of School who also teaches physics, Joram found his way into the classroom for the first time, formally, many years after driving a course in that direction. "I've always loved teaching, and I love the sciences," he said. "They just never came together until now. Being with these kids keeps me thinking and they are so interested in learning. As for the staff, they are all fantastic, dedicated, and you know right away they are truly interested in the learning of our students. No one here just 'goes through the motions,' and I love being here." "Mr Wolanow always seemed as if he was so passionate about what he taught," said Leigh Bonner '11. "He also loved to do what he could to make the class fun for us." "Physics we deal with everyday in almost every minute, no matter what we are doing," said Joram. "It's very practical, from the throwing of a baseball, to driving a car, to how we pick up a grocery bag." "I like learning about how things work and Mr. Wolanow makes it interesting," said Matt Kirby '10. Born in Israel, Joram lived in Tel Aviv until the age of 15 when he and his family immigrated to the United States. He spent the rest of his high school and college careers in New York receiving a B.A. in Physics from Queens College and a Masters degree in Engineering from Long Island University. In December, Joram and his wife Carole, who met through a personal ad in the Texas Jewish Post, will celebrate their tenth anniversary. Joram has two adult children; Beth and Geoffrey, and two grandchildren; Helen and Zachary, who he and his wife are raising. "They keep me young and through our grandchildren we've discovered a whole new Jewish community, becoming involved in many organizations." When he's not at the whiteboard, you can be certain that Joram will be involved with a project for Akiba Academy, Bnai Zion, Hadassah, the JCC's Jewish Film Festival, the Jewish Education Department of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, or Shaare Tefilla. Earlier this year, Joram and Carole donated a copy of their family Haggadah, originally published by Joram's grandfather, and this year again so by his sister, to the Dallas Holocaust Museum. Joram's grandfather, Chaim Wolanow (obm), survived in the Warsaw Ghetto, until its final days, when he and a group of men were, after a final Passover Seder while in hiding, discovered and shot. "I'm sure that even then my grandfather continued the family tradition of 'Ach Ti Soldat,' the Russian version of "Who Knows One," said Joram. Being a part of sharing the traditions of his past, to the generations of the future, is among the greatest lesson that Joram hopes to teach his students. "The kids at Yavneh are learning the core but they are learning so much more by being in a Jewish day school situation for high school which is really a bridge between childhood and adulthood. I believe that because of the strong cultural and religious grounding, they will never deny, neglect, or forget who they are and where they come from." |
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"I came to Yavneh because I wanted to go to a school
where a Judaic curriculum was just as important as
the secular one," said Peter Bokov. "I had met with
some of the rabbis before I came and was blown
away by their enthusiasm and love of Judaism. So
many of the teachers here are passionate and it
resonates when they teach and speak."
"Peter probably has one of the most developed senses of humor I've encountered and what distinguishes it as so special is its fuel: a fierce intelligence that seeks irony and invariably finds it," says Sandy Hall-Chiles, Yavneh's journalism teacher and faculty advisor to The Bulldog Print. "Rather than giving rise to some cynical view of the world, Peter uses his wit to delight in the twists and turns of the human experience. His gift is that of language and the ability to express complex ideas in really simple, but unconventional, terms. He's taken on a lot of responsibility for someone his age and has gained a maturity and sense of self that will serve him well as he readies himself for departure from Yavneh's nurturing community." "I believe that we as students are successful because of our very long school day. The basic school day is from 8-5, yet when you factor in sports, clubs, and student run organizations, most students really leave school at 6 or 7pm. Yavneh is able to build such successful students, because of the foundation that is put on at the freshman level and slowly built upon as the years go by." Peter would like to study a premed curriculum at either Tulane University or Washington University at St. Louis, with plans for a future in sports rehabilitation. "I want to help people heal from injury or illness and I want to be a part of a team that works with people who might be told they can't get well, and yet together we'll disprove that." At some point, Peter would like to take some time to travel to third world countries, helping in the medical care of children in need. Born in Russia, the son of Galina and Alex and brother of Steven, Peter immigrated to Dallas when he was just three-years-old. A former Solomon Schechter student, he is a member and vice-president of the Rubin Kaplan chapter of BBYO. A former competitive swimmer, Peter also joys hitting the boards with a basketball and good friends in his free time. He has studied Kung Foo San for nine years and is now a Second Degree Black Belt. "Martial Arts and swimming has taught me lots of patience and discipline," said Peter. "I love the sports but I appreciate the lessons that have come from them too."
Captain of Yavneh's Mock Trial team, of which he
says "the competition is interesting and "It's a great thing as a high school student to actually take pleasure in coming to school, and to enjoy the classes," said Peter. "The Judaic classes, like Navi which teaches us how the prophets related to our own lives, is the foundation for everything. Ethics are about our heart and soul, the core of life. I don't think you can separate Judaic studies from secular. It's all about who we are." And who you are Peter, is a funny, and fun-loving, soon to be grand part of Yavneh's history! |
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For Emily Cohen, family devotion to Jewish education
seems to be contagious. "I decided to attend Yavneh
because I think it is important to attend a day school
where I can study both my Jewish heritage and get a
high-quality education," said Emily, a graduate of
Solomon Schechter Academy (now Levine Academy).
"I look forward to getting up and going to school each
and every day because I know that it is a place that I
can feel comfortable being who I truly am. I enjoy the
classes and know that the things I am learning will not
only help me in college, but also in life."
"The students and faculty are accepting of each other and there is a mutual respect that you cannot find in any other school," said Emily. "There is a special bond that I have formed with each of my teachers over the past three years, and that bond will last forever." "Emily is a bright young lady who has matured over the past several years. I am consistently impressed by the level of questions that she asks," said Naomi Schrager, Director of Judaic Programming. "Emily also is never satisfied to simply accept something as fact, she rather wants to explore an idea in her own mind and see if it fits with her mode of thinking." "The best part about attending Yavneh is that I can go to school happy or sad, stressed or relaxed, and feel comfortable telling the people there whatever is on my mind," said Emily. "In addition, the bond between me and my teachers is a bond I am so grateful to have. I can walk into any classroom or office and sit down and have an hour long conversation about absolutely anything." "Of course there is also Emily's fun side. She has a great smile, she is always laughing, and she cares for those around her. She is, all in all, an impressive young lady who cares deeply for her people and her religion, and I am confident that wherever she continues her studies, the spiritual impact that Yavneh has made on her will allow her to influence her surroundings for the better. I know I will personally miss her." The daughter of Karen and Andy Cohen, and sister of David '07 and Jessica '11, Emily hopes to spend a year in Israel on Young Judaea's Year Course, and then to attend university as a psychology and political science major. This summer, Emily took a social psychology course at Brown University, toured prospective universities, visited friends in Boston, worked at the "Great Outdoors," and volunteered at Medical City of Dallas. Emily attends Congregation Anshai Torah where she teaches kindergarten students in the Hebrew School and she is a member of BBYO's Judy Kravitz BBG chapter #1219. Among other leadership duties, she served as Jewish Heritage Chairperson. At Yavneh, Emily has played on the volleyball team for four years and the softball team for two. Emily is a member of HELP (Helping Everyone Live Peacefully), a member of the yearbook staff, and she is a co- founder of Hashinui (translated as "the change"), Yavneh's student-led environmental organization. "As sophomores a group of us wanted to do something in the spirit of tikun olam, repairing the world, and caring about our world is important to us. At Yavneh, when you have a voice and you want to create an organization, you know you will be backed by the administration all the way," said Emily who looks forward to the October 26th Environmental Festival to be held on campus. "There will be activities, food, vendors, and those who can help educate us all. If we each do just a little bit, we'll see great results."
Emily, your spirit and your go-getter attitude
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It's tough to find a sweeter smile than the one that
belongs to Ariella Coretz, a young woman of grace,
kindness, sensitivity, and appreciation.
Born in Russia, Ariella and her brother, Samuel, lived in an orphanage from the time she was three-years-old until she was fourteen (Samuel is three years younger than Ariella). The Fort Worth- based Gladney Center for Adoption - Bright Futures Russia 2004 program connected Ariella and Samuel from the orphanage to Rabbi Heidi and Alan Coretz and their daughter Hannah. Ariella spoke no English, and the Coretzes spoke no Russian, yet somehow they communicated through signing, pointing, and lots of patience. "We used a lot of 'thumbs up' and 'thumbs down' to show whether or not we liked something," said Ariella who was Gladney's 1500th international adoption. "It worked! Everyone in our house was so nice from the very beginning and we could feel their love right away." The curriculum at Wise and Yavneh, and a mother who is a rabbi (Rabbi Coretz is the Director of Regional Hillel North Texas and Rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in Longview) brought both quick education and heartfelt endearment for Ariella to the Jewish religion. "I wasn't brought up with any religion, I never heard of Judaism before, but I love it deep inside," said Ariella who, like her brother, made the decision to convert. "I appreciate that my parents respected the process for us and that they allowed the decision to convert to be our own. Judaism is interesting and I love it." "I've learned so much more. I love Shabbat, the beauty, and how families and friends get together to celebrate holidays. In Russia, a holiday is really just a day and there isn't much more to it." Ariella's summer was spent working at Camp Mazal at Akiba Academy, traveling to see family, and meeting more family-to-be. "We hosted a camper from the same program that brought me to my parents and now, he'll be our brother," she said with a great grin. "We didn't plan on adopting anyone else but he came and he fit in perfectly." The family hopes that Daniel will join them soon. Once in Dallas, Ariella attended the Wise Academy before entering Yavneh's freshman class. "I was very quiet when I got here because I couldn't speak the language too well. The students and teachers here have been so nice to me, from the beginning, showing me around, teaching me English, and working with me about everything." "Ariella is a very bright young lady who strives to do her best at all times. She has a dedication that far exceeds many students her age," said one of Ariella's English teachers, Cindy Burke. "It has been a pleasure to be her teacher, and I am enjoying watching her blossom into a beautiful intelligent young woman." In a year Ariella has plans to pursue a nursing degree, hoping to work with newborn babies. "Babies are just so sweet. I'm excited about nursing because there are so many things you can do and you can do it everywhere." Ariella, your smile and kind heart alone will be the best medicine any patient could take in. Anywhere, everywhere, you will make a difference. |
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ANDREW SCHULTZ SCHOLARSHIP ~~
Yavneh Academy is proud to announce the recipients of the Andy Schultz Scholarship awards, the first merit-based student awards in the school's 15- year history. Recipients are Leigh Bonner '11 ($2500), Zoe Klein '09($5000), Josh Karnett '10 ($5000), and Micah Steinbrecher '10 ($2500). "I've learned many lessons in life from my parents, Leslie and Howard Schultz, and with their support this program was established," said Yavneh benefactor, Andy Schultz. "I'm so proud this has become a reality. I look forward to watching it grow and I hope it might inspire others to start their own scholarship opportunities for Yavneh students." "The Schultz family has long been a supporter of this campus and this school, and we are honored that Andy has created this scholarship," said Donald O'Quinn, Head of School. "To give the opportunity of an education to a child is the greatest gift of all and the students who will benefit will long make us all proud." Each of the 17 students who submitted an application did so with three letters of recommendation and an essay regarding "What role do you believe your Jewish education will play in your life?" "We increased the number of scholarships because of the outstanding submissions," said Andy. "The students made it difficult to determine the winners. So many applicants were strong in academics, athletics, and community service and, when you combine those, you get magic and that's called leadership." "This had been incredibly rewarding to me as I get to know the students of Yavneh," said Andy. "I have a nephew here and I've known most of the freshman class for most of their lives. I certainly hope our own four children will someday walk these halls." "As adults, we have to teach our children how to give and in creating this opportunity, I want to reinforce that. Yavneh is an amazing school and I'm very proud to be a part of it." *** For more information or details regarding the 2009-2010 Andy Schultz Scholarship, contact Sandy Freling at 214) 295-3502.
"There are lots of conflicting messages and pieces of
information in society; from friends and parents, from
teachers and the media," said Dr. Cloward. "You
control your own destiny and we hope that the lessons
provided by Yavneh will always guide you in the right
direction."
FCD, making its third appearance at Yavneh in the last
four years, has worked for more than 30 years, hand-
in-hand with hundreds of schools across the United
States and around the world to provide students with
the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to
make intelligent, healthy choices about alcohol and
other drug use.
"This is the best time of your life to learn about
yourselves and what your futures will be," said Terry
Lezak, who spent four days on campus speaking to
students, faculty, and parents. "I'm here to interrupt
your schedule and to challenge you about what you
want your future to be."
Ms. Lezak, in her second year with the program, told
students of her first drink: "I was 12 and at the home of
my buddy, Eric, celebrating the afternoon of his bar
mitzvah. There was a group of us and there we were,
all dressed up, hangin' out, and then we noticed a boy
we didn't know. He was a 15-year-old friend of the
family and he noticed what we didn't -a case of
alcohol in the corner. He took out a bottle and took a
swig asthe rest of us watched - amazed." For some
reason, instead of running up to 'tell the folks,' I
walked over, took the bottle, and took my first drink.
So did my friends and within 20 minutes, we were all
drunk. How did I go from wanting to tattle on him to
being the spectacle of the party in just 30 minutes?
How did my life change?"
Ms. Lezak didn't drink again until she was in the 10th
grade but when she did, she did a lot. Over the years
she found herself using cocaine, ecstasy, and
marijuana. "I never listened to my instict," she said.
"Not ever."
Ms. Lezak went on to talk about how she would drink
and drive, "something that as a sober person I would
never even think about twice. It is only a blessing that
I dind't kill myself or someone else. I know it's
moronic
but every time I drank - I drove."
"I finally saw myself in a video from a wedding and I
couldn't believe that was me. I couldn't sustain a
relationship, my work didn't matter to me at all, and I
decided I didn't want something to happen that would
break my family's heart."
"There are very few things in life that can interfere with
your dreams," said Ms. Lezak. "Take control."
"I'm so envious of where you are all sitting. You are in
a beautiful school with people who care. I never sat in
a chair like yours. No one ever came to my school to
give up their story. It might have changed the course
of my life and I hope my story will make a difference in
yours."
The
Selichot
service, which consists of an extended series of
penitential prayers, was both significant and
meaningful to all who participated.
From the challah to cholent, from chicken to
cupcakes, and through
dancing and davening a beautiful Havdalah,
the Shabbaton was a success, another memory for
the mind, and just one more reason that Yavneh is a
special place.
At the premier program, 35 students enjoyed pizza
and Rabbi Howard Wolk gave a lesson about the after
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Meyer Denn ~
Executive Director,Jewish Education Department Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas In the month of Elul we find ourselves in serious thought. As we approach Rosh Hashanah, we recall the three major themes of the musaf service: malchuyot (kingship), zichronot (remembrance), and shofrot (sounding of the shofar). There were many times in which the shofar was used during ancient times: it was sounded at Har Sinai when we received the Torah; it was used to announce the coming of Shabbat; and it was used in the coronation of kings. On Rosh Hashana, the Jewish People "coronate" G-d as "King of the world." During this holiday there are themes of laughter and tears. On the first day of Rosh Hashana we read of Yitzchak, whose name means laughter. His mother Sarah laughed when she was told that, at the age of 99, she would become a mother. On the second day, we hear of the tears of the angels which were shed when Isaac was spared as a sacrifice and, instead, Avraham gave up a ram. As we prepare for Rosh Hashana; Yom Hazikaron - the day of remembrance, Yom Truah - the day of blowing of the shofar, and Yom Hadin - the day of judgment, may we, even in the joyousness of the holiday, do so with a serious heart.
This weekend we observe selichot, a time for focusing on Teshuvah. While the rabbis give us a formula for Teshuvah, that formula doesn't always work the same for each of us. The sound of the shofar each day of Elul is like an alarm clock, a reminder for us to wake up to who we really are, so that we can figure out how we want to be different. Paying attention to our lives and evaluating them in a very intensive way, is hard to do. Because this does not come naturally, Judaism offers us different paths to help us pay attention. Judaism begins with the idea that we are created in G-d's image, and we are good. It knows that there are many temptations we must face in life, and tries to support us to both turn toward the good, and find true happiness in our lives., The sentence in our Sabbath prayers; "v'taher libenu l'avdecha b'emet" sums this up. We ask G-d to "train our hearts to truly serve you." "Shema Yisrael." "Hear o Israel." What does Moses mean, "hear?" Perhaps he means, "pay attention." Shema means listen deeply. Open to the underlying truth of reality. And what is that truth? The truth is that all the forces and energies in the world that seem to be divided and separated, are really connected and united. The second paragraph of the shema uses the term shema again, in very strong language: "v'hayah im shamoah tishma'un." "if you truly pay attention." It outlines the fact that from deep attention will arise positive consequences. When we practice paying attention to how we feel inside, we notice that it feels bad to cause harm. We notice that to feel anger, envy, discontent, and judgment of others makes us ill at ease. We also notice that to be generous, to be filled with gratitude, love, patience and compassion is a wonderful feeling. I encourage you to try a practice that can help you pay more attention, now, and throughout the year. Our lives are filled with distractions: text messaging, facebook, TV, electronic games, sports, homework, this and that, that we don't give ourselves an opportunity to clear the mind. When we sit in formal meditation, we calm all outside stimulation. Sit with ease and stillness, and with dignity and presence. Allow each breath to simply be what it is and how it is. Let each moment of forgetting birth another moment of teshuvah. May we remember the possibility of return as a divine gift that is ever available to us. May we always find our home whenever we are lost. Ken y'hi ratzon.
It is now that we sound the shofar, we say selichot, we read Psalm 27. In our tefillot we ask that G-d brings us back to his Torah and mitzvoth. Teshuvah and personal tikun, the growth and examination of our lives isn't only for Elul, it's the stuff of every month, every week, and every day. We Jews must think about this every day. I don't have the sound of the shofar, and other seasonal markers, I need some help in directing my thoughts. I've learned from Rabbi Simcha Bunim (obm) a great leader of Hasidic Judaism in Poland. In the mid 19th century he taught h is followers to keep to slips of paper in their pockets, and this I do. On one slip is written, "the world was created for me," and on the other, "I am dust and ashes." In these words we will always find both joy and humility. Between these thoughts it's important to be grateful for your existence and know that we each have a reason for being here. There are over 300,000 letters in the Torah and without one it isn't complete. Just so, without any one of us, the world is not complete. As we enter 5769, think to yourself "am I joyful enough," "am I treating life like the precious gift that it is," and "am I sufficiently humble and engaged in the issues and pains of others?" Shana Tova Umetukah.
Let's examine prayer. What does the word "pray" mean? To implore, or to request. I think it's a mistake to translate Tefilla as 'prayer.' If it means to pray, each of us need to ask for different things; why would our siddur contain a fixed and standard 'shopping list' for everyone to say. Surely the world has changed over the past 2000 years, as have our needs; surely, what I want to pray for is different from what you want to pray for. Furthermore, Jewish Law teaches that when we daven, we must say the words aloud so that we can hear them. Does God need me to 'speak up' in order to know what I am asking for? The Hebrew word Tefilla does not mean prayer; it means to engage in self-assessment. We can 'pray' whenever and for whatever we want. But when we engage in Tefilla, we are comparing ourselves against a checklist of core values and principles. That is why we have a fixed Siddur and fixed times for Tefilla: three times a day we are called upon to engage in self-assessment, to determine how well we are living our lives by these time-honored principles and what we need to do to bring our lives more 'in line' with them. The world has changed in thousands of years but the need to stop- three times a day- and 'check in' with our core principles, has not. I don't know if our prayers can change God, but I do know that each of us can change ourselves through Tefilla. |
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11 ~~ vs. Shelton @ 7:30pm at HOME
18 ~~ vs. Cambridge @ 7:30pm - AWAY
21 to 23 ~~ Yavneh Tipoff Tourney @ TBA at
HOME
24 ~~ vs. Sunset High School @ 7:30pm -
AWAY
25 ~~ vs. McKinney Christian @ 8pm at
HOME LADIES' BASKETBALL BEGINS NOVEMBER 11!
11 ~~ vs. Shelton @ 6pm at HOME
18 ~~ vs. Cambridge @ 6pm - AWAY
21 to 23 Yavneh Tipoff Tourney @ TBA at
HOME
24 ~~ vs. Sunset High School @ 6pm -
AWAY
25 ~~ vs. McKinney Christian @ 6:30pm at
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OCTOBER
1 Shayna Dunsky, 3 Leora Mitzner, 8 Michael Bierman, 10Sahar David, 12 Miles Pulitzer, 15 Benji Liener, 16 Patrisiya Khunteyev, 18 Bryan Benaim, 23 Steven Goldfine, 25 Moselle Paz, 27 Tim Cloward, and 28 Gary Livingston
Mazal tov:
~~~ to Sam Epstein '11, added to the roster of
Yavneh students participating on the board of the
Jewish Youth Tzedakah Foundation, sponsored by the
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.
~~~ to Chad Baruch, Athletic Director, who
was
appointed to a three-year term on the Board of
Directors of the State Bar College. The College is an
honorary society of lawyers agree to adhere to higher
levels of continuing education and training, and to
promote continuing education in law and ethics
among Texas attorneys.
Coach Baruch was also selected as an Academic
Contributor to the new edition of Black's Law
Dictionary, the standard legal dictionary in the United
States.
~~~ to Ariella Coretz '09, her father Alan, and their family, on the loss of their grandfather and father, Irving Coretz.
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YAVNEH CALENDAR
OCTOBER
8 ~~~ EREV YOM KIPPUR * NO SCHOOL
9 ~~~ YOM KIPPUR * NO SCHOOL
13 ~~~ EREV SUKKOT * FRIDAY SCHEDULE
16 ~~~ SUKKOT MITZVAH DAY
17 ~~~ "TUTANKHAMUN AND THE GOLDEN
AGE
OF THE PHAROAHS"
*** Please note that lunch will not be provided
on Thursday and Friday.
19 ~~~ YAVNEH FAMILY SUKKOT DINNER
@ 6:30pm
20 ~~~ HOSHANA RABBA * FRIDAY
SCHEDULE
21 ~~~ SHEMINI ATZERET * NO SCHOOL
22 ~~~ SIMCHAT TORAH * NO SCHOOL
26 ~~~ HASHINUI ENVIRONMENTAL FESTIVAL*
11am to 3pm NOVEMBER
5 ~~~ PROSPECTIVE PARENTS OPEN HOUSE
@
7pm
10 ~~~ FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE Q & A @
7pm
12 ~~~ YEARBOOK PHOTOS
20 ~~~ "HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH
GOBLINS" @ 7:30pm
23 ~~~ CENTER STAGE AT YAVNEH 10:30am to
4:30pm
27 - 28 ~~~ THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY DECEMBER 19 - JAN 2 ~~~ WINTER BREAK COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
JCC "be." EVENT @ THE HOUSE OF BLUES
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Many thanks to our Board, parents and
grandparents who have
Bracha - Blessing
Simcha - Joy
Mitzvah - Commandment
Chesed - Kindness
Reiut - Friendship
Double Chai - Life
Chai - Life *** donations posted were received through October 3, 2008.
For more information, or
to make a donation, please call Sandy Freling at
214-295-3502 or email sfreling@yavnehdallas.org
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Notes from Allyn Schmucker ~ College Guidance Counselor
*** The Senior Times, distributed to Yavneh
seniors each month is filled with information and
scholarship opportunities. Parents and students
should also be sure to take advantage of the
scholarship box outside the Counseling Office on the
first floor of Yavneh.
For general college and planning questions and information, email aschmucker@yavnehdallas.org COLLEGE VISITS AT YAVNEH Juniors, Seniors, and Parents ~~~ Representatives from various college admissions offices will be on campus to discuss the college experience with you. Unless otherwise indicated, the reps will meet in the library. You need to sign in at the library that you were in attendance. In addition, you will need to tell your teacher that you will be attending the meeting well in advance. Please consider carefully whether you wish to attend each seminar.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY at ST.
LOUIS
STANFORD UNIVERSITY AROUND THE TOWN Some schools request advance registration. Check college websites to be sure!
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As Yavneh's senior class prepares to attend the 2009 March of the Living tour next spring, fundraising efforts have begun for this extremely meaningful but expensive trip. To help raise funds and insure all students are included, parents and students will be working to raise funds for this very worthwhile endeavor. The Class of 2009 will host an estate sale, with first items available at our Sukkah dinner on October 16. If you have items you'd like to donate, please contact Doris Klein at domozo@aol.com or at 214-557-7714. Thank you in advance for supporting our children. |
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Daniel Bonner '08 . *** Yavneh reunion at the Kotel - Class of 2008 members Samuel Ames, Daniel Bonner, Gabbi Lewin, Tova Stolovitsky, David Naxon, Michael San Soucie, Baruch Shawel, and Emily Brill
I begin with Shabbat - all three have been amazing.
Our first was an "in Shabbat," which means we stay at
the Yeshiva. Last Friday and Shabbat I spent in Bat Yam visiting Young Judaea Shalem, where everyone is doing great. The beach is great in Bat Yam. This past weekend each of us spent Shabbat in the city of our main morning teacher, Rabbi Susman, who is the Rosh Yeshiva and lives in Efrat. What an incredible city. Two weeks ago the yeshiva took us on a tiyul to Ir David, which is the original city build by King David in the times of the Tanach. We went through the caves and water tunnels and enjoyed seeing the history come alive. We went to the Kotel from there where we met the Chief Rabbi of the Kotel. My classes are great so far; Mornings Sunday-Thursday are Talmud, with about two hours of class and 1 ½ hours of study time. Monday and Thursday afternoons are Tanach, so I take Parsha of the Week and Tehillim. Sundays and Wednesdays are Halacha, which for me means Shabbat and Taamei Hamitzvot - "why we do the things we do." I live for Tuesdays, which is Machshava, or Jewish Philosophy. I'm also taking Topics, a survey of lots of different writings and essays, and a Thoughts of Rabbi Soloveitchik class, which is amazing and thankfully exposes me to some secular philosophy as well. Fridays are free - which is awesome - and I have tried to take advantage as much as I can. There is so much to see here; even the street signs have something to teach (each neighborhood's street names tell the story of a different era in Jewish history). See you in Israel! |
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FREEDOM
FROM CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
~~
"At Yavneh, we send a very clear message to our
students about the dangers of drug and alcohol use.
We don't tolerate it at all here at school and we hope
that when they have to make decisions off-campus,
that they will be able to make wise and educated
choices," said Assistant Principal Dr. Tim Cloward.
"We are in partnership with our parents in the raising
of our children and together we believe we can help
them make the right decisions."
SLICHOT
~~ On Saturday night, September
21,
members of Yavneh's student body, faculty, and family
members ushered in the High Holiday season with an
ice cream social and Selichot services.
YAVNEH'S FALL SHABBATON ~~ When most
of the Yavneh students made Kiddush and lit candles
for Shabbat on September 5, they did so together, to
welcome in the annual fall Shabbaton. For 25 hours
students kept the Sabbath, kept each other company,
and they kept their hearts and minds, toward the
beauty of the Sabbath.
9/19 ~
Rabbi Nancy Kasten
9/12 ~
Rabbi
Adam Raskin ~ 
9/5 ~ Rabbi Ari
Perl ~ 
~~~ to
Yavneh teacher Sharon Weinstein, her
husband Jay, and big sister Ora, on the birth of their
son and brother, Ayal.
~~~ to Abbie Denemark, '11 (right), and Mitchell
Blumka, '10,
who won the 2009 Photo Contest.