RAC RACE Reaps Rewards
Did you know that one of every four people in Metro Vancouver say that they are lonely?Last Sunday, VTT's Class of 2015, joined by family members and friends, participated in a RAC (Random Acts of Chesed) Race in an effort to help ease some of the pain and loneliness in our midst. The auspicious timing occurred during the Ten Days of Teshuva, between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, to tip the scales in their favour during the Days of Awe.  | | Logo design by Natalya Kucherenko |
With ten teams totaling 160 participants, the goal was to build community and create a sense of connection with others through humor and generosity. Teams were tasked to find opportunities to perform mitzvot (by, for example, replenishing expired parking meters, carrying people's groceries, offering free hugs, spontaneously dancing with strangers, etc.) throughout Greater Vancouver. Each group documented their outreach efforts. The teams will compile their images and videos into a final product which will be screened at the 1st Annual RACademy & Havdallah service on Saturday, November 1st. As parent Elana Epstein observed, "One is never too young to learn how to give and be a part of something bigger than ourselves. What a wonderful afternoon of giving and sharing. Grade Seven--you were wonderful examples of Chesed!" The day is best summed up by parent Lisa Boroditsky, "It was so wonderful to see the kids connecting to strangers, interacting with community and spreading kindness. After all the laughs, hugs and smiles our group received, we feel like we made a few people happier today!" We are indebted to the following individuals and organizations for their tremendous support: Jeff & Dina Sacks & Family for sponsoring the t-shirts; Sarah Schaffer for soliciting donations; Translink for the bus passes; Safeway for the shopping bags and gift card; and Starbucks for the coffee packets.
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INTRODUCING SKETCH CLUB!
Morah Lily is pleased to offer Sketch Club for students in Grades 4-7 every Monday from 11:30 to 12:00 in Room 304. Maximum of 15 students. Sign up outside of Morah Lily's classroom. Bring your own materials. Donations of sketch books, pencils, erasers and other materials are greatly appreciated! Please contact Lily.
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TREATS FOR SUKKOT--ATTENTION THOSE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES
For the festival of Sukkot, students will receive 2 bite brownies, craisins, raisins and Sunkist jelly candies. There will be a gluten-free brownie option as well. Please contact your child's teacher if any of the above food options pose a health hazard.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED--ALL ELIGIBLE FOR PAC HOURS
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Mrs. Andersen needs a couple of parent volunteers during the morning of Tuesday, October 14th (preferably after drop off in the morning). Volunteers will be responsible for assembling a school unity quilt (made out of paper squares). Skills required: operating a paper cutter and liquid glue. I anticipate that this project will take a couple of hours and will be performed in the Learning Commons. Contact Nicole if you can help.
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We have THREE MORE SPOTS TO FILL for our Sukkot programming. Can you help? Click here to sign up
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ROSH HASHANA AT TALMUD TORAH
This is one album you'll definitely want to look at! VTT parent and artist Dina Sacks worked with students in multiple grades to create a beautiful gallery of Rosh Hashana-themed art. Students blew their shofarot, staged a holiday skit, sang Tal Am songs and surprised everyone with a flash mob at the Rosh Hashana assembly. Click this link to view the photos.Some Grade 6 students surprised their peers at the assembly with a flash mob (thanks to Ms. Smith for the choreography. Click on the image below to watch the video:  | | Grade 6 Flash Mob for Rosh Hashana |
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SCHOOL NEWS
Our school braved heavy rains to run for Terry Fox. It is rare we see sunny skies for this annual tradition.
MORE PHOTOS HERE.Kol Ha'Kavod to Chanel and Carsyn in Grade 3 for raising $142 from their lemonade stand for the Terry Fox Run! And a big shout out to Payton Ezekiel in Grade 2 for raising a whopping $415 for the foundation.
Not sure what to do with all your recycling? A member of our
Earth Savers Club would be happy to take care of it for you. FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Can anyone identify any of the individuals in the above photo? Looks like a science class, circa 1970s. Doesn't appear uniforms were worn at VTT back then. Send your answers to info@talmudtorah.comOur sixth grade traffic volunteers got some helpful hints from the City of Vancouver traffic engineers on how best to direct and manage the flow of vehicles in our new parkade. Please keep your eyes open for these eager traffic "jammers" and drive SLOWLY & WITH CAUTION!
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DOWNLOAD OUR GUIDE TO SUKKOT, SH'MINI ATZERET& SIMHAT TORAH
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NEED TO REACH THE OFFICE TEAM IN A JIFFY?
| Send an email to office@talmudtorah.com to reach Debbie, Lihe, Natalie and Tammy in one fell swoop. Use this email for late notes, absent notes, bus requests, etc.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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Light Shabbat candles
6:29 p.m.
Shabbat ends 7:32 p.m.
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Erev Yom Kippur--11:25 a.m dismissal
Friday, Oct 3 Yom Kippur
Saturday, Oct 4 Erev Sukkot--11:25 a.m. dimissal
Wednesday, Oct 8 Learning Commons is CLOSED!Deadline to register for lunch time Israeli dance (through the JCC)
Wednesday, Oct 8 Click here to sign upSukkot--No Sessions
Thursday, Oct 9 Sukkot--No Sessions
Friday, Oct 10 Thanksgiving--No Sessions
Monday, Oct 13 Hoshana Rabah--School IN SESSION
Wednesday, Oct 15 Learning Commons is CLOSED!Shmini Atzeret--No Sessions
Thursday, Oct 16 Simhat Torah--No Sessions
Friday, Oct 17 Winter Uniforms Begin (sweaters or vests)
Monday, Oct 20 Yachad Assembly
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2:30 p.m. Grade 7 Strathcona Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 22, 7 p.m. Provincial Pro-D Day--No Sessions
Friday, Oct 24
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DOES YOUR CHILD VISIT THE LEARNING COMMONS AFTER SCHOOL?
Hours of Operation:
Mondays - Thursdays:
Open until 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: CLOSED
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Please pick up your children on time
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Did your children enjoy the honey cake for Rosh Hashana, courtesy of our PAC? Thank you to Dalia Bressler, Sara Karby, Natalie Wiseman, Michelle Karby, Ella Dreyshner, Lori Braha, Joanna Wasel, Kamiel Schwartz, Tami Tanne, Mandy Huberman, Inbal Yanai, Annie Simpson, Paige Swartz, Simona Seguin and Shawna Merkur for baking over 600 muffins for VTT, RJDS and Hebrew Academy to staff off the new year with a bit 'o sweetness.
We are so lucky to have VTT parent, Laureen Teperson, so capably managing the constant flow of used uniform donations to our inventory. Thanks to her and her volunteers (David Caplan, Maya Tevet and Norman Kessner) we raised $600 for performing arts programming last week. Thanks to all!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Have you heard of The Shabbos Project? Did you know there is a Shabbos Project coming to Vancouver on Oct 24-25?
Learn about this innovative project here
Join Rabbi Phillip & Cathy Bregman on a mission to Israel: Operation Ezra L'Yisrael (Help Israel)
Nov 6-16
Read about it here
Save the date to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Vancouver Section of the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada on Sunday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VanDusen Gardens. Food and entertainment are planned. Tickets are $18. Call 604-257-5180 to reserve. |
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SHONOT/ODDS 'N ENDS
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Have you heard of Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg?
CNN chose him as one of their
heroes. Watch the video above to learn more.
ARE YOU KEEPING IT TOGETHER?
Did you know that PAULA ABDUL is keeping it together?
Confused? Watch the video below:  | | Welcome to the Shabbat Project 2014 |
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THANK YOU, ELANA EPSTEIN!
For almost 10 years, we have been blessed to have VTT parent, Elana Epstein, teach after school yoga to groups of loyal and dedicated students. Due to low registration this term, this is the first time we have had to cancel her class. The end of yoga with Elana marks the end of an era at VTT. We are very grateful to Elana for her energy, spirit, warmth and love all these years. Todah Rabah!
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MISSION STATEMENT
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Vancouver Talmud Torah is a traditional Jewish community day school dedicated to excellence in an engaging and respectful learning environment in which Jewish children can become proud, caring, responsible, and dedicated members of the Jewish people and Canadian society.
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 Vancouver Talmud Torah gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver. |
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