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January 23, 2014 23 Shevat, 5774
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זכור את יום השבת לקדשו
CANDLE LIGHTING - 5:00 PM
HAVDALAH - 6:01 PM
SHABBAT PARSHAT MISHPATIM - EXODUS 21:1 - 24:18
הסכום - Summary
- When Moses ascended Mount Sinai he remained there for forty days and forty nights.
- G-d gave Moses a set of rules and regulations by which Israel was to live and be holy.
- Both a variety of civil and criminal laws were presented, including treatment of slaves, crimes of murder, personal injuries, damages through neglect or stealing, offenses against others through lying, idolatry, oppression, unfair business practices, and unjust conduct of judges.
- Rules are presented for the Shabbat, the Sabbatical Year, Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot.
- Israelites are reminded to be sensitive to the needs of strangers.
- Commandments to observe the Jewish Dietary laws.
SHABBAT SHALOM שבת שלום -
Nachum Chasan
Head of School
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How well do you know this week's Torah Portion?
1. How many years was a Hebrew Slave (servant)
required to serve?
2. If a man stole an ox or a sheep, killed it, or sold it,
what did he have to pay (if he was caught)?
3. What was the penalty for a person who stole an ox,
an ass, or a sheep, and was caught with it alive?
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Second Grade with Mrs. Hurley
Second grade just finished learning about whales! They each researched a different kind of whale and then wrote "Whale Tales."
Sixth Grade Language Arts with Mr. Hart
In sixth grade language arts, students recently read the short story "Lob's Girl", by Joan Aiken, a tale about a dog that shows unusual loyalty toward its young owner. As an extension activity, students wrote and performed a mock TV news report based on the events in the story.
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Jan 28
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Picture Day
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Jan 29
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Parenting Workshop, 7:30 pm
see info below
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Feb 6
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| 6:45 pm, 1st Grade Siddur Celebration | |
Feb 7
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| 1:45, Kabbalat Shabbat | |
Feb 17
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No School, Presidents Day
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Feb 20
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Open House, 5:30-7:00 pm
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Have you seen our billboard on Linglestown Road?
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The Silver Academy Open House 2014
February 20
Meet our faculty and learn about
our Dual Curriculum, Clubs,
Financial Aid, and more!
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Parenting Workshop!
THOUGHTFUL PARENTING:
How to Love, Encourage and Limit Your Kids...All at the Same Time!
A four-session workshop with Janet Frankel Staub, LCSW
First Class, Jan 29 - FREE for Silver Academy Parents
Girl Scout Cookie Sale is Now!
Support our Girl Scout Troops!
Buy Cookies!
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Girl Scouts Meeting Schedule
* Brownies & Juniors, Jan 27, Feb 10
* Daisies, Feb 3 and Feb 24
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Ice Cream on Fridays...
 Remember your $1 The Student Council will be selling ice cream every Friday during lunchtime. The cost is $1.
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This spring the 8th grade class will travel to Israel. Help us fund our trip with the purchase of Chai Notes.
To download your Chai Note,
and for more information,
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CAMP RAMAH PARLOR MEETING
Sunday, January 26, 7:15 pm
Come join us to learn about Camp Ramah in the Poconos and meet Camp Director Rabbi Joel Seltzer at the home of Leslie and Ross Wiener, 2027 Laura Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Children are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
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Clip your boxtops and bring them to school. Last year our school earned almost $350 from this program!
Buy Giant Gift Cards and Support the Silver Academy!
For every $100 in Giant gift cards you purchase,
Shop and support the school at the same time!
Purchase gift cards in the school office or through
Contribute to the Silver Academy
Make a donation in memory of or in honor of a
loved one, birth or for any special occasion.
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Silver Snapshots
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Mitzvah Day - Bring a Friend to School Day)
Here is a sampling of the activities that filled our students' day...
Learning about the Life and Values of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Potting Plants for Residents of the Jewish Home
Writing Letters to Servicemen and Women Painting Pictures for Fire Fighters
Donating Hair for Wigs for Kids during a whole-school assembly
All grades had a blast participating in the
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Silver Summary is for Grandparents too!
Would your parents like to have a window into their grandchildren's Silver Academy world?
To receive the Silver Summary send their email address HERE
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