SHOP AT AMAZON.CA AND SUPPORT TALMUD TORAH!
Did you know you can shop talmudtorah.com/amazon for all your online shopping needs? VTT receives a percentage of all sales ( up to 8.5%), at no extra cost to you! Don't miss the opportunity to help VTT this holiday season! Don't forget to pass the link along to all your friends and relatives!
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WE'VE MADE ORDERING CHALLAH EVEN EASIER! |
The next delivery is Friday, December 5th. Deadline to order is Wednesday, December 3rd.
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GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN THIS HANUKKAH!
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Visit talmudtorah.com/latkes to order fresh, kosher and delicious latkes for the festival of lights. The VTT PAC is pleased to offer our community the option to purchase latkes for Hanukkah! Fresh, kosher and delicious, they are catered by Classic Impressions. 6 for $10 or 12 for $15 Order by Dec 12th Pickup on Dec 16 at the Hanukkah table (or we will deliver to the parkade for you).
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR MACCABEEDOODAH:
We ask that parents only purchase TWO tickets to the evening show up until Dec 8. After Dec 8, we will open up ticket sales to siblings and others.
More than 50% sold for parent show CONCERT DVD OFFERShutterhouse films, our videographer, is also taking pre-orders for the concert DVD. We must reach a minimum number of orders to proceed so please support this opportunity for a lifetime keepsake of the concert. (Payment will go to Lon Gross, owner of Shutterhouse Films) Only $20  |
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We are pleased to be able to share our students'
divrei Torot (Torah commentaries) with our community. Last week seventh grade student Samantha Gilman celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Beth Israel. This week we share her analysis of a section of Parashat Toldot.
Fifty one years ago today, President John F Kennedy was assassinated. His words are still being spoken to this day. A famous line JFK is known for is "forgive your enemies". It seems fitting to speak his words today before I read my Torah reading, parashat Toldot, in which we are inspired to forgive our enemies. Everyone has a story about forgiveness. I'd like to share a story of forgiveness that has greatly impacted me. One of my dear friends is a Holocaust survivor. I've heard him speak to groups of students. A common question he is asked is, "Do you hate Germany?" His response is always the same. "I don't hate them. They have apologized and tried to make up for their actions. I forgive them." In fact, the Torah teaches us about the importance of forgiving someone regardless if you like them or not.Read more online . . .
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The PAC is looking for one volunteer to
make a poster to advertise the school's challah program.
if you are interested.
Ms. Smith, our drama specialist, is looking for 6 people to bedazzle the Grade 4 t-shirts for the Hanukkah concert on next Thursday and/or Friday. Contact ksmith@talmudtorah.com
We need a ton of volunteers to help with Hanukkah starting from next Monday, Dec 1.
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SCHOOL NEWS
All VTT parents are invited to take part in building a Hannukammunity! Bring any decorative items that you no longer need to be glued on this giant Hannukiyah such unused jewelry, trinkets, eyeglasses, pieces of broken ceramics--you name it! Come and help make it special and leave your mark!
Visit any time during the week of Dec 1st to 5th from 8:15-8:30 and 2:20-3:20 with your items and a member of staff will be there to assist you and glue it on. We will be sending a daily updated photo for everyone to track the progress of VTT's first-ever Hannukammunity!
A heartfelt thank you to Dina Sacks for her hard work and vision of building a collaborative art community!
 It's never too early to learn about our obligations to help those in need. Preschool 3 students get ready to place their donations in the Jewish food bank box.
Children's author Aubrey Davis ("Bagels for Benny" and other treasures) delighted and entertained our second grade students earlier this week as part of the Jewish Book Festival. Not only is Mr. Davis a wonderful writer, he is also a superb storyteller.
Thank you to VTT parent Dr. Danny Dvir for enhancing his presentation on medicine with fun props for 2A's students.
Thank you to the 21 parents and faculty who participated in the joint VTT-Schara Tzedeck Blood Drive. Thanks to your interest, we are growing every year! A very special Todah Rabah to Jen Chelin and Debra Miller for organizing and supplying all the kosher pick-me-ups.
These boys mean business! Thanks to the "VTT Traffic Jammers" our parkade has extra sets of eyes, ears and hands to direct traffic and keep our students safe. From left to right: Max, Jacob, Evan, Noam and Jack, sixth graders dedicated to their craft.
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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, Moran 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
4:00 p.m.
Shabbat ends at 5:11 p.m.
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Last chance to order challah for Friday, Dec 5
Wednesday, Dec 3, 3 p.m.
talmudtorah.com/challah
VTT Faculty Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 3, 3:30pmDeadline to re-enroll for preschool & kindergarten for 2015-16 for current familiesMonday, Dec 8Kindergarten & Grade 6 immunization clinicTuesday, Dec 9
Spring Musical Auditions (The Little Mermaid)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Dec 8, 9, 10 at 11:25 a.m. Wed, Dec 10, 3:20 p.m. VTT PAC Hanukkah Sale
Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17 at morning pick-up and drop-off in the foyer Deadline to order latkes
Friday, Dec 12 talmudtorah.com/latkesFirst Hanukkah Candle
Tuesday, Dec 16 Pick up Latkes Orders
Tuesday, Dec 16 Hanukkah Concert
Wednesday, Dec 17 Grandparent Show: 10 am Parent Show: 7 pm at Beth Israel ballroom All tix $5: Purchase hereLate start due to Hanukkah Concert (10 a.m.) for K-Gr 7
Thursday, Dec 18 (Normal start time for preschool) Latkes Cafe for Hanukkah
Thursday, Dec 18 Last Day of School Before Winter Break
Friday, Dec 19 School Resumes After Winter Break
Monday, Jan 5
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ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH YACHAD, VTT's social responsibility initiative?
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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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LEARNING COMMONS NEWSLearning Commons Monitor of the Month:
Jake Axler
Top Readers:
Taya Benson, Alexis Tuan, Tessa Wasel, Naomi Infeld, Matthew Abramson
Top Classes:
K2, 2C, K3
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Current Contest: Can you read 26 books with authors A-Z? Ask Mrs. Andersen for more details.
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| A special thank you to VTT parent David Caplan for organizing the Amazon.ca permanent fundraiser for VTT. Visit talmudtorah.com/amazon
Thanks, as well, to Stacey Leavitt, for organizing our latkes fundraiser.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Parents Together at the JCC
Free lecture: Anxiety Meltdowns
Thursday, Dec 4, 7-8:45 pm
Or Shalom is hosting two Shabbatonim (Shabbat retreats) and members of the VTT community are welcome to participate. These gatherings are in conjunction with their search for a new rabbi. The date is Dec 5-7. Read more info hereHanukkah Olive Press Workshop at the Richmond Public LibrarySunday, Dec 7, 2-3 p.m. FREE! Beth Israel's Annual Pre-Hanukkah BashBuild Vancouver's largest LEGO Hanukkiyah Sunday, Dec 7, 11 am - 1 pm Ellie Slavin JCC Chanukah PartySunday, Dec 14, 10:30-1 pm Camp Gan Israel Winter CampDec 22-24 Dec 29-31, Jan 2 JCC Camp Shalom Winter CampDec 22-24 Dec 29-31, Jan 2 RBL Basketball Camp for Boys at the JCCDec 29-Jan 2
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SHONOT/ODDS 'N ENDS
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Are you looking for a sweet holiday gift idea? VTT second grade student Madi Barnett is selling copies of her beautiful book, "How to Make Popsicles." (And exquisitely illustrated by VTT parent Jazmin Sasky.)
The hardcover book is selling for $15 with $5 of EVERY book sold will go to the Vancouver Sun Children's Fund's "Adopt-A-School" program which helps fund food programs.
Copies available now in Jennifer's office!
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Did you attend Herzliah High School in Montreal? Read here about the sudden loss of a much beloved Hebrew teacher, Sarita Malca, z'l. May her memory be for a blessing. The Family Flu Vaccine Clinic has been a huge success this year, with over 1,500 persons immunized! An ample supply of vaccines (including FluMist) remains. Visit the drop-in clinic in the Ambulatory Care building at Children's Hospital. Opening hours will remain 10 am to 4 pm, until the clinic closes in early December.
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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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