 |
Donna Klein Jewish Academy
March 4, 2016 - 24 Adar 1 5776
|
|
Dear DKJA Community,
Our school prides itself on instilling a culture of leadership - it's part of our everyday life. When I see examples of how this is carried out beyond the classroom doors, I am pleased, but I'm not at all surprised. Our culture of leadership knows no bounds.
Never was this more apparent than when I learned about an award recipient in our school community who, even though he's only in third grade, has demonstrated the leadership and character of an adult. I would like to take this opportunity to say KOL HAKAVOD to David Ostroff, pictured above, who this Sunday will be presented with the Clayton Feig Award by the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida.
The award is given in recognition of outstanding and creative efforts by a youth with epilepsy who serves as an instrumental source of inspiration. David has performed many mitzvot through his involvement with the organization, and created a team called the "Keppie Krew." Each time he is faced with a challenge, he always includes G-d and Torah in his discussions.
David is a true mensch, respected by his peers, and one who truly epitomizes DKJA's culture of leadership! Our school community will be proudly thinking of David and his family on Sunday when he is presented with his award. Mazel tov!
Promoting leadership and respect for others, and intolerance of hatred in the world, is a message that was communicated earlier this week to community members and Claire and Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School students during a special presentation by Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. The center is a leading Jewish human rights organization with over 400,000 members. Rabbi Cooper is founding member of Israel's Global Forum on anti-Semitism and Newsweek/Daily Beast lists Rabbi Cooper as #8 among the "50 Most Influential Rabbis in the United States." Rabbi Cooper presented a captivating discussion, including examples of how social media is used in detrimental ways, and a poignant look at the state of global anti-Semitism. He spoke to students about ways in which they can be prepared as they embark on their college careers so that they can help stem the tide of anti-Israel biases on campuses. A brief video clip is included...please take a moment to watch it. Special thanks to DKJA parents Mr. Isaac Klein and Mrs. Caryn Siperstein- Klein for facilitating the presentation, and for hosting a pre-event gathering at their home prior to Rabbi Cooper's visit to DKJA.
In closing, I am excited to announce the winner of DKJA's tuition scholarship raffle for the
2016-17 school year...the family of Chloe Friedman. The drawing took place this morning in Dedication Plaza following musical performances by DKJA students.
Mazel tov!
Shabbat Shalom,
Helena Levine
Head of School
|
|
THE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT INVITES YOU...
DKJA's Business And Networking Group will hold its next event on April 7th at 7 p.m. at N2 Winebar.
|
|
|
MAZEL TOV, NJHS INDUCTEES
On Friday, February 26, the Middle School National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony took place in Zinman Hall. There were 19 students inducted this year. The guest speaker was Judge Jeffrey Levenson. He spoke about leadership and character using the five pillars of NJHS: Character, Leadership, Scholarship, Community Service, and Citizenship. Afterward, the inductees and their families enjoyed light refreshments and snacks in the Rabin Pathway.
NJHS 2016 Inductees
6th Grade: Noam Bernstein, Chloe Field, Jordan Greenbaum, Elaina Hamuy, Romy Hurwitz, Jessica Ostrow, Moshe Restler, Coby Russo and Lea Toledano.
7th Grade: Mynda Barenholtz, Jeff Cohen, Leetal Fishman, Aliya Gottesfeld, Dean Heller, Zach Klein, Amy Kraft, Sam Kraft, Josh Rosenblatt and Dani Vine.
8th Grade: Sawyer Feller.
Congratulations to the new members of NJHS!
|
|
PARK & LEARN & MINYAN
PARENTS WELCOME!
Parents are invited to explore how Torah connects to our everyday life, and makes our lives more spiritual and more meaningful, at Park & Learn. It provides an understanding of what is inspiring our children. Park and Learn takes place every Friday morning (when school is in session) from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. in the MAC. Click here for details. Parents and loved ones are also invited to the DKJA Minyan, Monday through Thursday mornings after drop-off, from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. in the MAC. Click here for details.Both programs are led by Rabbi In Residence Baruch Plotkin.
|
|
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL DVDs CAN BE PRE-ORDERED
Click here to order your DVD of the performance. Performances are this Saturday night (8 p.m.) and Sunday afternoon (1 p.m.)
|
|
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
School Closings/Holidays/Early Dismissals For March Click here. CALENDAR DATES FOR 2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR...MAKE A NOTE Click here.
|
|
PLEASE OPT IN TO RECEIVE TEXT ALERTS Through this service, you will receive alerts about upcoming events, important notices and school news. To subscribe, simply send a text message with the content OPTIN to the number 68453.
You will be prompted to confirm the subscription request by sending a reply of YES - then you are registered! Please note: To receive text message alerts, recipients must OPT IN. DKJA will only use the service to provide information that is timely and relevant. In order to participate in the service, recipients must indicate their willingness to receive text messages. Although DKJA does not charge you for this service, it does not pay for text message charges that may be incurred for sending or receiving text messages. Check with the appropriate wireless carrier for possible charges.
|
|
READ DKJA'S BLOGS
LATEST SCHOOL, COMMUNITY & SYNAGOGUE NEWS AND EVENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
