ICJA Concert
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Parents who are interested in volunteering at the concert for Give/Get should contact Sherry Friedman at concert@icja.org

 

 Open House
 

Nearly 150 people attended Wednesday night's Open House for 7th and 8th grade students and their parents.

The program included a d'var torah from Rabbi Brand and presentations by Rabbi Matanky, and seniors: Hallie Dobkin and Yoni Goldberg. Representatives from student groups, the guidance department and the Academic Services Department answered questions from prospective students and their parents.

Many thanks to Mrs. Rivkah Rabin, admissions director, Mrs. Amy Lowenstein, admissions chair, Mrs. Cindy Redlich, open house chair, and the admissions committee.

 

 Senior Shabbaton
 

The senior Shabbaton program begins tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 31, in the morning after davening. Pick up will be Sat. night, either at 8PM at the Holiday Inn in Palatine (1550 E. Dundee) or at 8:30PM at the Academy.

Pictured are seniors preparing the Shabbat food.

 

 Yeshiva and Seminary Visits
 

Beginning in November, representatives from dozens of Yeshivas and Seminaries will be visiting ICJA to meet with and interview prospective participants. Keep checking the website calendar for updates. Following are visits in early November:

Tues., Nov. 4: Shaalavim for Women

Wed., Nov. 5: Michlelet Esther

Thurs., Nov. 6: Midreshet Lindenbaum

Fri., Nov. 7: Midreshet Amit

 

 Guidance News
 

Don't miss the Nov. 19 guidance presentation on "Financing a College Education." Bob Friedman, YU's financial director will be presenting, followed by a Q&A session. Program begins at 7:30 in the library.

Following are the upcoming College Rep Visits. Visit the website for more information.

Oct. 31: Barnard College

November 3: Yeshiva University and Stern College for Women

 

 Townhall Meetings, Conferences
 

Freshman Parents: Monday, Nov. 24 at 7PM

Sophomore Parents: Monday, Nov. 24 at 7:45PM

Junior Parents: Monday, Nov. 24 at 8:30PM

Parent/Teacher conferences will be Sunday, Nov. 16 between 12:30-5:45PM. Students should schedule appointments with their teachers on behalf of their parents, trying to space the appointments as closely as possible.

 

 Academy Associates
 

Please contact Juli Bell if you still need a 2008-2009 Academy Associates Student Directory or a discount card.

The Academy Associates is selling Susie Fishbein's newest cookbook, "Kosher by Design Lightens Up." Help support ICJA by ordering your copy of this dazzling new cookbook. Susie Fishbein has created new recipes that are as nutritious as they are delicious! With special commentary by nutrition expert Bonnie Taub-Dix, national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, this cookbook is bursting with easy-to-do ideas for eating and feeling better.

 

 Mazal Tov Onesies
 

Announcing new mazal tov onesies for alumni! Let us know when you have a simcha, and we'll send you a complimentary adorable onesie. Email icjanews@icja.org or go to www.icja.org

 

 Good & Welfare
 

Mazal Tov

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Klein, ICJA's wrestling coach, on the birth of a baby girl.

Josh (class of 92) and Arica (Cohen) (class of 95) Saltzman on the birth of a son, Nadav Moshe Tzvi.

Lena (Dordek) Prero on the birth of a baby girl, Leora Esther.

Noah and Suzanne Mishkin on the birth of a baby boy, Ayden.

Daniella (Pressner) and Shaul Strosberg on the birth of a baby boy.

Our Condolences

Alan Molotsky on the loss of his father.

The Glassenberg family on the loss of their husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Marvin Glassenberg, z"l

Deborah Greenberg on the loss of her mother.

Linda Wolfson Steinberg on the loss of her father, Ira.

Send Good & Welfare news to icjanews@icja.org or submit your news on our website.