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RASG HAPPENINGS
 
December 13, 2012                           29 Kislev, 5773
 
     This Week's Featured Presentation!
 RASGHA Chanukah 
  Chanukah HAppenings!
 
     What's HAppening?
Something for everyone!
Sign-ups now open.  Session begins February 4.
 
Tomorrow (Friday) is the last day to bring in a gift!
Help keep children occupied and happy during a turbulent part of their lives.
Last Day: Friday, December 14
  
Monday, December 17
 
All Juniors and their parent/guardian are required to attend.
Tuesday, December 18, 7:00 pm, East Campus Cafeteria
 
Grades 8-12: Come and enjoy a relaxed and inspiring Shabbaton in Miami Beach!
Friday and Saturday, December 21-22
 
The Blue Saphhire Ball Honoring Our Stars! 
The Stars come out on Miami Beach on Sunday, January 6.  Join us at the Hebrew Academy's 65th Annual Event!
Event: Sunday Evening, January 6  
 
Tickets on sale now for the All-Girls Production. See Donna at the HS Office for tickets and information.
Tickets on Sale Now through Sunday, December 30
 

 

 (click links above for more information!)  

  

Mark Your Calendars!
   

December
  
December 16
   
December 17
Individual Picture Retake Day
 
December 18
 
December 23
Fast of Tevet
 
December 30
 
January
 
January 1
No School - New Year's Day
 
January 6
 
    
(Click links above for more infomation!)
  
  
 

 

In This Issue
Hebrew Conversations in MS
ECE HAppenings
Chanukah - Palooza in Elementary School
Torah Tidbit by Jordan Cohen
Check What's Cooking!
Extra! Extra!
Spring After School Activities Catalog
Adult Education Fall/Winter Catalog
  
Rabbi PaulFrom the Desk of...
Rabbi Elisha Paul, Associate Head of School

The word "Chanukah" comes from the word chinuch which means education. Why is the name of this holiday focused on education rather than on miracles?  Read more...

 

 

MSFriendshipInterview          
Hebrew Conversations in MS!

Middle School Hebrew students learn about friendship through interviews 

Middle School students of Morah Tova Sher have been learning in Hebrew about different kinds of friendship and connections between humans and animals. Read more...  

  

ECE Chanukah        
Early Childhood HAppenings

Chanukah excitement is in the air in ECE! 

The ECE children have been so busy!  Our Chanukah celebrations began with two incredible shows.  Read more....  

  

ElemChanukahDreidels         
Chanukah - Palooza!

Chanukah is HAppening in Elementary School! 

The Elementary School celebrated Chanukah with mitzvahs, games, latkes, dreidels, and more.  Click here to share in the excitement!   

  

 Torah Tidbits
Jordan Cohen       
This Week's Torah Tidbits...
by Jordan Cohen, 9th Grade
In this week's Parsha, Parshat Mikeitz, we see an Egyptian Pharaoh with unusual dreams. His first dream is of seven fat cows and seven skinny cows standing next to each other. The skinny cows eventually eat the fat cows. Read more... 
 Time for Lunch!
Click here to see what's cooking!
 Health News from Nurse Lynn!
Nurse Lynn        
From the Nurse's Office...
How much sleep does your teen really need?
The right amount of sleep is essential for anyone who wants to do well on a test or play sports without tripping over his/her feet. Most teens need 8 ½ to 9 hours each night, however, many do not get enough.  Read more... 
Warrior Logo
        Warrior Wrap-Up
SportsBalls  
Warrior Sports HAppenings...
Catch the Warrior Spirit!

Upcoming Tennis Tryouts:  (all who wish to try out must attend)

Varsity and Middle School Tennis

Sunday, January 6, Girls (Gr 6-12), Noon - 2:00 pm;  Boys (Gr 6-12), 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ashe Buchholz Tennis Center at Moore Park, 765 NW 36 St, Miami 

  

Click here for this week's athletic results and upcoming games/schedules. 

 

 EXTRA!  EXTRA!  Read all about it...
   
BringFriendtoSchool
            
  Do you have a friend in grade 2-10 who goes to another school
but is thinking about making a change?
   
Bring a Friend to School Day
Friday, December 28, 2012 
 
Click here for reservation information. 
              
SpringAfterSchActivities

   

  

  Our Spring After School Activities Catalog is here!
  
Something for Everyone!
Sign-ups are now open; Session begins February 4!
    
Click picture link on left to view catalog!
 
 
SchoolUniforms
   
                             
  Need some new uniforms?
 
Uniform shirts and pants are available for purchase all year long at www.frenchtoast.com.  Uniform skirts are available for purchase at school (see Donna or Norma to purchase). 
 
Click here for Ordering Codes and details.
IsraelAwarenessProjJump

  

     

   

                            
  A Community-Wide Event: Israel Awareness Day
  
This Program is a student-run initiative (Project Jump)
open to the entire community!
 
December 25, 2012
Hebrew Academy Auditorium
  
Click here for event details! 
                   
maniCURE

  

     

    
     
  JOIN the maniCURE for Sharsheret!
  
The 8th Grade Girls will be available by appointment to give you the relaxing treat of a maniCURE!
 
Thursday, December 27, 2012
  
Click here for appointment form and information. 
ShabbatonMiamiBeach

 

 

               
  Hebrew Academy Miami Beach Shabbaton
  
For students in Grades 8 - 12
December 21-22, 2012
    
Click here for the exciting details!
 
 
 
Adult Ed Fall Catalog

  

  

  
 
Hebrew Academy Adult Education
Fall/Winter Catalog 
*** updated ***
 
Learn Hebrew and Computers; Attend Parenting Workshops and Wellness Classes!
  
 Click here to view our new catalog!
 
              
AnnualEventInvite  Don't forget to RSVP for our Annual Event!
  
"Blue Sapphire Ball Honoring Our Stars"
Sunday, January 6, 2013
    
Click picture link on left for invitation and RSVP details.
 
 
               

   

       

           
  The 8th Grade Students are Selling Flowers!
  
Help us raise funds for our 8th Grade Graduation Trip!
 
Fridays: 11:00 am - 11:30 am; 1:55 pm - Dismissal
(in front of Welcome Center)
  
Click picture link on left for flyer. 
JewishHeritageDayDolphins

    

    

 
2012 Miami Dolphins
Jewish Community Day
 
Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
 Sunday, December 16, 2012  

 

 A portion of the ticket sales benefits Hebrew Academy.
For ticket information, click here.
 
                          
Aladdin Hebrew Academy Thespian Society Presents: 
Aladdin and His Magical Lamp -
A Musical Journey

 

Sunday Night, December 30, 2012
 
Click here for ticket information and details!
 
 
Respect and Resilience
Foundations for a Healthy Marriage and Family
 
Presented by Jewish Community Services Yehi Ohr,
OHEL Children's Home and Family Services, and The Shul 
 
Thursday, January 3, 2013   
 
Click here for more information. 
 
Greater Miami Jewish Federation's
Need-Based Overnight Camp Scholarships
 
Applications are Now Being Accepted for Summer 2013
  
for Students Ages 8 to 17
 
 
Click here for more information.
 
                          
Go to the Movies and Earn Community Service Hours!
  
Students, Ages 16 and up
Volunteer at the Miami Jewish Film Festival
 
Click here for volunteer contact information.
 
 
KidsforKosherFoodBank
Click picture link above to see what we're collecting this month!
 
 
Adult Ed Fall Catalog
Fall/WinterAdult Education Catalog
SpringAfterSchActivities
Spring After School
Activities Catalog
Flowers
8th Grade Flower Sale
                       
                                       
Click picture links above for more info!
AnnualEventInvite
Hebrew Academy's
 65th Annual Event
   
kippah
Warrior Kippot Now Available!
Fall/Winter After School Activities
Fall/Winter After School Activities

Click picture links above for more info!
 Upcoming Simchas!
               Jack Rynor                            Nachman Bortunk       
   December 16, 2012                        December 27, 2012
 
     Eden Gross                            Jacob Rosmarin
   January 12, 2013                           January 27, 2013 
 
If you would like to include the upcoming simcha of your son/daughter, please email Norma Reiz at nreiz@rasg.org.   
 
The Hebrew Academy inspires and equips students to achieve
their greatest potential academically and spiritually
by focusing on their individual attributes and
instilling eternal Torah values in a changing world.
 
Click here for our 9 Core Values.
 
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