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Dates to Remember
Light Shabbat candles at
5:32 p.m.;
Shabbat ends at 6:39 p.m.
Seussical Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb 28, 1-5 p.m.
Deadline to order hot lunch for Term III (March & April) New term begins Monday, Feb 29
Order by Sunday, Feb 28 at 11:30 p.m.
Visit munchalunch.com
Class Photos Wednesday, Mar 2
Faculty Meeting Wednesday, Mar 2, 3:30 p.m.
Grade 6 Shabbaton Friday-Sunday, Mar 4-6
Deadline to order Mishloach Manot for Purim through the Jewish Day Schools Happy Purim Project Monday, Mar 7
Grade 4-7 parents: Don't forget to register your child for the Public Speaking Contest at the JCC on March 15 at 7 p.m.
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| WE NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR PURIM ART PROJECTS
Dina Sacks, Purim art coordinator, need more flattened cereal boxes and magazines. Drop off just outside Jennifer's office.
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NOT SURE HOW MANY PAC HOURS YOU'VE COMPLETED?
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Community Calendar
The Power of Resilience: An Evening with Dr. Sam GoldsteinSunday, Feb 28, 7 p.m. JCC
Israel Law Seminar with Rabbi Jonathan Infeld & Israeli Legal ExpertsInfo session on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Leiby Burnham presents "The Price of Happiness"Shabbat dinner at Schara Tzedeck Friday, March 4 Call it Democracy: An Evening with Mira Oreck and Sharon Abraham-WeissMonday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. Temple Sholom FREE Matzah, Maror & Macaroons Second Seder at Beth IsraelSaturday, April 23, 5 p.m. Info hereCreekside Community Centre is offering a Pesach break Minecraft camp the week of April 18-22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read the details hereAn Evening of Jazz & Soul to benefit the resettlement of two Syrian refugee families (with VTT alum, Benjamin Millman) Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m. Temple Sholom Ticket info hereCome hear Hootsuite CEO & Founder, Ryan Holmes at the JFSA Innovators LunchWednesday, May 4 Hyatt Regency Hotel
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ARTICLE OF INTEREST
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Read about VTT alum (and son to Morah Judith), Zeke Blumenkrans' Generocksity initiative. Kol Ha'Kavod!
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We have a new Facebook group.
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Support VTT through purchasing on Amazon.
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NEED PAC HOURS?
WE HAVE LOTS OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PURIM
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We need help before and during our school Purim carnival. Sign up in the box below. Many volunteers are needed to help with the Greater Vancouver Jewish Day Schools Purim project: 1. Pack-a-thon - March 22, 2016 at KDHS:
4 people for morning (8 to noon) and 4 people for afternoon (noon to 3).
2. Mishloah Manot Drivers. Delivery date - March 24, 2016 before sunset - 40 drivers.
Contact our volunteer coordinator, Tanya Markovich, at tanya.markovich@gmail.comPlease include a cell number in your email and your preferred route, if you wish to deliver Purim packages. |
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SOCIAL MEDIA, CONNECTED CHILDREN: PARENTING THE MOBILE DEVICE CHILD
VTT presents an evening with social media guru, Jesse Miller. Join us on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. RSVP to info@talmudtorah.com
An interactive and visual presentation helps parents understand where the social media and tech concerns are in our connected community. This is a must-see presentation for parents who would like to proactively examine the challenges of social media, reveal the realities behind the concerns around social media, and prompt dialogue that fits your home values. This presentation will provide parents with the tools needed to better equip themselves for parenting in the social media generation, extend the dialogue to reflect technology influences in your home, and address the current trends in social media use within British Columbia.
Jesse Miller is a respected national speaker on the topics of social media awareness, social networking behaviour, and online content evaluation. He has been presenting and consulting with schools, government organizations, and public safety agencies since 2007. His presentations have reached thousands of participants across Canada and his presentation addresses issues ranging from Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, and Digital Curriculum development. Jesse is renowned for proactively examining the challenges of social media and has spoken at hundreds of schools across Canada.
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PURIM IS COMING! GET YOUR HAMANTASCHEN THROUGH THE PAC!
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The VTT PAC is pleased to sell Oznei Haman (hamantaschen) for Purim. Kosher & delicious, they are handmade by Linda Hertzman of Classic Impressions. Choose from prune, poppy or chocolate. 6 for $12
12 for $18
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THIS WEEK'S HEBREW WORD: KEF! (FUN)
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Our Shinshinit Ophir had students brainstorm activities they found " kef" (fun). Ideas included dancing, horseback riding, and hanging out with their families. Isn't that sababa (cool)? |
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PINK SHIRT DAY/ANTI-BULLYING DAY 2016: RECOGNIZING ACTS OF COMPASSION
Incorporating songs, dance, ukuleles, skits and pledges for kindness, Grade 5 students led a spectacular assembly to recognize Pink Shirt/Anti-Bullying Day 2016. Many students from K to Grade 7 were also nominated for their compassionate acts towards members of their school community. Kudos to Mrs. Andersen, Ms. Chan, Morah Lisa, Morah Anna, Morah Etti, Morah Myra and Ms. Smith. Thanks, as well, to VTT parent Natalya Kucherenko for designed our VTT-inspired pink shirts (and to Shoshi Burton for the Judaic content).
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TALMUD TORAH TORNADOES FIGHT TO THE BITTER END
The Tornadoes Girls basketball team fought hard in their last game in league play. They fell short against Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary School 50-40, but gave a valiant effort on Wednesday after school. The girls wanted to thank their parents and teachers for contributing to their team success this season.
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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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ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH YACHAD, VTT's social responsibility initiative?
This month's theme is OMETZ LEV: COURAGE
You can read more here
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