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RASG HAPPENINGS
 
December 20, 2012                           7 Tevet, 5773
 
     This Week's Featured Presentation!
 RASGHA Youth Ambassador Program 
  Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Youth Ambassador Program
 
     What's HAppening?
Learn Hebrew with Morah Benzaquen and Computers with Sandy Bernstein.  Attend Parenting Workshops and Wellness Classes.  Check out our exciting offerings!
 
Something for everyone!
Session begins February 4!
 
Miami Beach Shabbaton - revised schedule
Grades 8-12: Come and enjoy a relaxed and inspiring Shabbaton in Miami Beach!
Friday-Saturday, December 21-22
 
Come out and support Israel!
The Hebrew Academy Jump Team presents Israel Awareness Day, a student run initiative open to the entire community.
Tuesday, December 25, 9:00 am (West Campus Auditorium)
 
The 8th Grade Girls will be available by appointment to give you the relaxing treat of a maniCURE!
Thursday, December 27
  
Creating Healthy Communication with Your Teen!
Join us on Thursday: Adult Education Parenting Workshop, presented by Ellen Samimy, M.A., LMHC.
Thursday, December 27, 8:15 am (West Campus Cafeteria)   
 
Do you have a friend in grade 2-10 who goes to another school but is thinking about making a change?  Bring your friend to school!
Friday, December 28
 
Tickets on sale now for the All-Girls Production. See Donna at the HS Office for tickets and information.
Sunday, December 30, 7:30 pm
 
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!
Sunday Evening, January 6    
  
 (click links above for more information!)  

  

Mark Your Calendars!
   

December
 
December 23
Fast of Tevet
 
December 27
   
 
December 28
 
December 30
 
January
 
January 1
No School - New Year's Day
 
January 6
 
January 9
1st Grade Siddur Presentation
 
January 10
After School Activities End
 
January 10-17
Final Exams - Gr 6-12
 
January 17
1:30 pm Dismissal
 
January 18-25
Winter Break
 
    
(Click links above for more information!)
 
  
 

 

In This Issue
Torah Tidbit by Stefanie Suster
Check What's Cooking!
Healthy Snacks!
Extra! Extra!
Winners of the Chanukah Raffle & Teacher Fundraiser!
Israel Awareness Day
Spring After School Activities Catalog
Adult Education Winter Catalog
  
RabbiBossewitchPicFrom the Desk of...
Rabbi Avi Bossewitch, Dean of Academic Affairs

In the wake of the incomprehensible tragedy that occurred this past Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we find ourselves and our children grappling with many lingering questions.  Read more... 

 

 

 Torah Tidbits
StefanieSuster        
This Week's Torah Tidbits...
by Stefanie Suster, 10th Grade
When Yakov and his family arrive in the land of Egypt, Yosef brings Yakov to meet Pharaoh. The first words that come out of Pharaoh's mouth are rather startling.  Read more... 
 Time for Lunch!
Click here to see what's cooking!
 Health News from Nurse Lynn!
Nurse Lynn        
From the Nurse's Office...
Healthy Snacks
If you need some extra tips on what to send your child for snack, just ask Pre-K! Wuzzy, our friendly Health Bear, who writes letters to our students, asked them to come up with healthy snack ideasRead 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 (check next week's HAppenings for times)

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

 

 EXTRA!  EXTRA!  Read all about it...
                
  Congratulations to the 8 winners of the
Chanukah Raffle and Chanukah Gift Fundraiser!
  
Adina Ciment - Rare Steakhouse    
Daniella Folk - Elana Galbut Designs
Iris Herssein - Queen of the Carpool
Shanyn Meiner - Kids Basketball Clinic with RASG Hall of Famer
Shoshana Robbin - Queen of the Carpool
Meryl Rotenberg - Pita Hut
Miquelle Shapiro Serure - Pilates on the Beach
Lisi Wolfson - Asi's Grill
  
Thank you to everyone who contributed and please support our sponsors!! 
ShabbatonMiamiBeach

 

 

               
  Hebrew Academy Miami Beach Shabbaton
  
For students in Grades 8 - 12
Friday-Saturday, December 21-22, 2012
    
Click here for revised schedule!
 
 
IsraelAwarenessProjJump

  

     

   

                            
  A Community-Wide Event: Israel Awareness Day
  
This Program is a student-run initiative (Project Jump)
open to the entire community!
 
Tuesday, 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. 
LetsTalkWorkshop

  

    

 

 

                  
  Let's Talk: Creating Healthy
Communication with Your Teen!
  
Join us as we discover a specific 5-step technique
to promote your child's cooperation!
Thursday, December 27, 2012
      
Click here for details and RSVP information!
 
   
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. 
                          
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!
 
Alef

   

   

  

                  
  Hebrew Honor Society Induction Ceremony
  
We are proud to introduce the new
ALEF Hebrew Honor Society!
  
Join us as we honor our first High School inductees!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
      
Click here for more information!
 
 
Respect and Resilience
Foundations for a Healthy Marriage and Family
 
Presented by Jewish Community Services Yehi Ohr, Ohel Children's
Home and Family Services, The Shul, and The Hebrew Academy 
 
Thursday, January 3, 2013   
 
Click here for more information. 
              
AnnualEventInvite  Remember 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.
 
 
                               MommyMeMusic
Mommy and Me - The Joy of Music
  
Free Sample Class - New Date!
 
Monday, January 7, 2013
  
Click here for RSVP information and details! 
JewsAfricaAsia

  

  

                 
  College Credit Available to HS Students through FIU Dual Enrollment Program!
  
Florida International University is offering the first-ever
"Jews of Asia and Africa" class.
January 9 - April 17, 2013
      
Click here for registration and program information!
 
              
SpringAfterSchActivities

   

  

  Sign-ups are now open!
  
Spring After School Activities Catalog
Session begins February 4!
    
Click picture link on left to view catalog!
 
 
 
Adult Ed Fall Catalog

   

   

  
 
Hebrew Academy Adult Education
Winter Catalog 
*** updated ***
 
Learn Hebrew and Computers; Attend Parenting Workshops and Wellness Classes!
  
 Click picture link on left to view our new catalog!
 
               

   

       

           
  The 8th Grade Students are Selling Flowers!
  
Help us raise funds for our 8th Grade Graduation Trip!
 
Fridays: 11:00 - 11:30 am; 1:55 pm - Dismissal
(in front of the Welcome Center)
  
Click picture link on left for flyer. 
 
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.
 
SchoolUniforms
   
                             
  Need 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.
 
KidsforKosherFoodBank
Click picture link above to see what we're collecting this month!
 
 
Adult Ed Fall Catalog

Winter Adult 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!

Click picture links above for more info!
 Upcoming Simchas!
 Nachman Bortunk                         Eden Gross                        Jacob Rosmarin
 December 27, 2012                       January 12, 2013                       January 27, 2013
 
     Layla Profeta                            Hadassah Bixon
    February 2, 2013                           February 10, 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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