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January 11, 2013
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29 Tevet 5773
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From the Head of School ~ Dr. David Portnoy
Dear Yavneh Family, 
Visitors to our campus both enrich and bring out the best in our students. Just this week, we were privileged to host a variety of guests, each of whom touched and elevated us.
Max Glauben spent an evening with our senior class, speaking and sharing an extraordinary documentary of his life. Max is a survivor of the Holocaust, and will accompany our students, G-d willing on their capstone March of the Living trip in April.
Wedding photojournalist Kyle Coburn visited with a group of journalism students to share his career evolution from sports-action photographer to wedding photojournalist. A former student of Ms. Hall-Chiles, he showed us how to "tell the story" of an event through visual means, much as a print journalist tells it through words.
Slam poet Joaquín Zihuatanejo returned to Yavneh for an intense after-school session on rhyme, rhythm and presence. A colleague and friend of Dr. Cloward's, he regaled our students with his talent and self-discipline - firing their imaginations and aspirations.
The Mock Trial Team from Lubbock, Texas made its yearly journey to Dallas and Yavneh, spending most of today sparring with and learning from our students and coaches. Many thanks to Warren Abrams, Harry Saginaw and Rick Cohen for their tireless work with our student attorneys and witnesses!
On behalf of our students, faculty and staff, we wish you a peaceful and healthy Shabbat Shalom!
~~ Dr. P
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Prospective Families:
Please note Priority Applications are due January 21.
Current Families:
Please note Priority REenrollment Deadline is February 1.
Please use your personal id/password
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21 ~
NEW Student Priority Registration Due
25 ~
Yavneh's Blood Drive
& Bone Marrow Registration
8am-3pm Pollman Hall
walk-ins welcome or email
31 ~
Jewish War Veteran Essays due Prospective Families' Pizza & Bulldog Bball6 to 9pm February
1 ~
Priority REenrollment
Due
COMMUNITY EVENTS
JANUARY
18 & 19 ~
Arnie Sweet SIR @ Anshai Torah - Rabbi Yitz Greenberg |
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Shabbat Shalom ~
"I saw an ad in the Jewish Press that said 'Join the Army, See the World,' - and so I did," said U.S. Army Chaplain - Rabbi Maj. Ira Ehrenpreis, when addressing Yavneh's students. Prior to his current assignment as a chaplain recruiter in Grand Prairie, the Major was based in Ft. Bragg, NC, Ft. Lewis, WA, Iraq, and Korea. Leading services for Purim in Korea and hosting Pesach Seders in one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces in Iraq, are among the memories the rabbi shared with Yavneh's students.
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Students, don't forget to sign up for the "Yavneh Shabbat Down South," Shabbaton in the Shaare Community! Click here for the sign-up form and please return to LuAnn on Monday, January 14!
We hope you enjoy the Dvar Torah in this week's Snappy Sentiments and that you'll share and discuss them at your Shabbat table!
Shabbat Shalom ~
Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum, Naomi Schrager, and the Judaic Studies Faculty.
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The Week in Review ~
Rockin' the Vote for Israel
In preparation for the upcoming  elections in Israel, Yavneh's students learned about the political parties, breaking into groups to understand more about the platforms, leadership, history, and focus of each.
"One of our missions at Yavneh is to encourage our students to love Israel and be passionate about Israel," said Naomi Schrager, Assistant Principal/Judaic Programming.
"Although our students will likely not be voting in Israeli elections in the near future, it is another way of being connected to our brothers and sisters who are there."
Slam Poetry ~ Yavneh Style
Joaquin Zihuatanejo, of the Dallas Poetry Slam Youth Speaks Series met with Yavneh students to encourage their creativity, to introduce and enhance their understanding of Slam Poetry, and to bring out the spirit of their own inner-poet!
 A National Poetry Slam Finalist, Grand Slam Spoken Word Champion, and HBO Def Poet, Joaquín, who also participated in Yavneh's Poetry Day last fall, has performed his poetry at universities, conferences and poetry slams in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe.
"We are thrilled whenever we can get Joaquin to come visit. He is a master at performance poetry, and excellent at working with teenagers. An event like this is an excellent supplement to our regular curriculum," said Dr. Tim Cloward, Associate Principal. "Writing is, of course, one of the primary skills we teach here and creative writing builds on the skills that we are already imparting, adding too a higher level of technical mastery. Creativity engages the passions, and helps the author achieve not just knowledge, but self-knowledge." |
Spirit Week is Here!
Spirit Week 2012 is here! Don't miss out on the ruach & fun of it all!
** please be sure to adhere to Yavneh dress code throughout the week!
 Monday - Texas Day Tuesday - Red Carpet Day Wednesday - Sports Fan Day Thursday - BULLDOG DAY! Wear your black Bulldog Spirit shirt. See Tamar Cohen if you still need one! Friday - Family Day! Freshmen - babies Sophomores - teens Juniors - parents Seniors - grandparents
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Mitzvah Makers ~
2013 Maddie's Mitzvah Blood Drive and
Bone Marrow Registration
1.25.13 - Yavneh's Pollman Hall
Maddie White, for whom we first dedicated Yavneh's Blood Drive
six years ago, has strength and spirit that have never waned,
even as she required a number of surgeries and the transfusion
of hundreds of pints of plasma, whole blood, and platelets since November, 2007. Maddie's family reports she is doing well!
 This year we again dedicate our drive to eight year-old Zach Guillot, whose family belongs to Temple Emanu-El, and who happens to be a schoolmate of our friend, Maddie. Zach's fight against AML Leukemia has been an example of living each day, for hanging on in belief, and for appreciating every moment!
Carter BloodCare will lead our blood drive and we will, for the first time, register prospective bone marrow donors in partnership with Delete Blood Cancer.
Please check both websites to learn more and educate yourself about how to be the best donor! (FAQs of how to prepare, what to eat, age/medication/travel restrictions)
Minutes of your time may save lives!
Please share with your co-workers, friends, and family as the drive is open to the public. For more information, call 972.839.6916 or email info@yavnehdallas.orgStudents Against Terrorism's
Points for Peace Basketball Tournament 3.3.13
Registration is open for the 11th Annual Points for Peace Basketball Tournament! Visit www.studentsagainstterrorism.org. Registration deadline, February 27!
 Sharp shooters and dazzling dunkers will soon hit the courts of the Aaron Family JCC for Students Against Terrorism's 6th annual Points for Peace Tournament, to be held on March 3 from 9am to 6pm. Points for Peace, a 3-on-3 "Hoop it Up" style basketball tournament for all ages, is an opportunity to play basketball, spend time with friends and family and win prizes while helping Israel's victims of terrorism.
The tournament is the foundation of Yavneh's Students Against Terrorism organization which has directed SAT Movie Nights, StandStrong4Israel bracelets, Roses for Israel, all of which have raised over $550,000 (more than $380,ooo by P4P) to support programs including Camp Koby, which provides a nurturing camp program, the Keren Malka Foundation which provides long-term no-cost loans of expensive medical equipment, to ATZUM, which distributes funds directly to families whose lives have been irreparably shattered, to One Family Fund's Adopt-A-Family, Sderot AfterShock and Lifeline to the North projects, and to the NATAL Israel Trauma Center.
The 2013 beneficiary is ZAKA - Rescue & Recovery, a volunteer organization which
serves in search, rescue, and recovery operations following terror attacks, bombings, or natural disasters.
The tournament is open to children in grades 1 to 12. There are also divisions for men and women and a Special Needs Division, open to all ages.
For more information, visit www.studentsagainstterrorism.org
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The Bulldog Score!!!
Bulldog Basketball
17 ~ HOME vs. HSAA North @ 8pm
21 ~ AWAY vs. Lucas Christian @ 8pm
22 ~ HOME vs. Avalon @ 8pm
23 ~ HOME vs. Covenant @ 7:30pm
26 ~ HOME vs. Fulton @ 8pm
Lady Bulldog Basketball
17 ~ HOME vs. HSAA North @ 6:30pm
21 ~ AWAY vs. Lucas Christian @ 6:30pm
22 ~ HOME vs. Avalon @ 6:30pm
23 ~ HOME vs. Covenant @ 6pm JV Bulldog Basketball 14 ~ AWAY vs. First Baptist/Saint's Athletic Complex @ 6:30pm
16 ~ HOME vs. ESD @ 5:30 (two games played)
17 ~ HOME vs. HSAA North @ 5pm 21 ~ AWAY vs. Lucas Christian @ 5pm 22 ~ AWAY vs. Dallas Academy @ 6pm
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Well Wishes & Mazel Tov!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
January 13 Odelia Shimon 15 Shanee Abouzaglo
Mazal Tov to:
Rotem Bracha '98 & Mara Dacso
on their recent engagement.
Mazal Tov also to Yavneh faculty members,
Dorit & Avi Bracha on the upcoming simcha.
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 March of the Living 2013
The 2013 March of the Living Tour participants are readying for the experience of a lifetime, their sharing in the MOL Tour of Poland and Israel from April 4 to 18.
 On Sunday night, Max Glauben, a Holocaust survivor who has joined the Yavneh MOL tour on seven occasions, previewed the documentary of his story, "Plagues of the Soul." In speaking to students, parents, and supporters of the MOL, Max shares that "to go back there and show that what they (the Nazis) wanted, that they didn't accomplish, was something. I've stood with my children, and Yavneh's children at the top of Masada as we each held the pen that wrote a new Torah. No, what the Nazi's wanted, didn't come to pass."
"Going on the March of the Living is a culmination of everything we have learned and  worked towards here at Yavneh," said Rachel Siegel, a senior who has long waited for her turn to go on the March, in speaking to the audience. "We are so fortunate to have a program in place that takes us to a place where just a few generations before, many of our ancestors were killed because of their religion and faith. Making the statement that we are here to protect the continuity of Jewish learning is a testament to those that worked to establish our school and all those that have taught us along the way.
Furthermore, traveling onto Israel is a symbol of what we can do as young Jewish Americans in the future."
 Yavneh's MOL students have hosted a number of fundraisers and appreciate the community's support of the program. Yavneh's MOL travelers have partnered with World Wear Project, to provide shoes and clothing for those in need while raising funds for their experience.
The collection bin which can accept items including shoes, clothing, belts, purses, wallets, hats, caps, backpacks, stuffed animals, hard toys and pots and pans is located in the Yavneh parking lot against the back fence.
For more info about Yavneh's MOL tour, visit www.marchofthelivingdallas.org
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Nurse's Note ~
The influenza season is upon us.
What should I watch for?
Influenza has an abrupt start with a fever, chills, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, body aches and tiredness. Nausea and vomiting may occur in children.
How is influenza spread?
Most experts believe flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. A person might also get the flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or nose.
When is a person with influenza contagious?
A person with influenza is most contagious 24 hours BEFORE the symptoms begin. Once symptoms begin children can be contagious up to 7 days and adults up to 5 days.
How long should they stay out of school and other activities?
Until fever is gone for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication and the student is feeling well enough to participate in routine activities.
What is the treatment for influenza?
Antiviral medications can shorten the course of illness if given within 36 to 48 hours after the symptoms begin. Influenza is a viral illness; therefore, antibiotics are not effective.
CAUTION: NEVER GIVE ASPIRIN OR ANY PRODUCTS CONTAINING ASPIRIN TO ANY CHILD OR ADOLESCENT UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.
How can influenza be prevented?
It is not too late to get a flu shot. Clinics administer them either by injection or the nasal spray vaccine. The good news is this year's flu vaccine is a close match to the current flu virus. Since you are most contagious PRIOR to having symptoms, the flu vaccine is the BEST WAY TO PREVENT the spread of influenza!
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm running water after contact with any secretions from the nose or mouth or handling used tissues.
Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, or cough/sneeze into your sleeve (inside elbow).
Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces (door knobs, refrigerator handle, water faucets, cupboard handles, etc.) Studies have shown that human influenza viruses generally can survive on surfaces between two and eight hours.
Be well,
Susan Donnenfield,RN, BSN, BA
School Nurse
Yavneh of Dallas
214-295-3400, ext. 1612
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College Cues ~~
Class of '13 University & Israel Program Acceptances
Kol Hakavod to the following students who have received college acceptances and scholarship offers. Updated acceptances are in bold. Seniors, be sure to send notice of your acceptances to info@yavnehdallas.org so that we can share your news!
Rachel Chanon ~ Indiana University, University of Denver, University of Kansas
Sam Coretz ~ Lynn University, SCAD/Savannah College of Art & Design,
St. Edward's University, University of Arizona, University of Tampa
Tamar Cohen ~ Hofstra University, University of Kansas
Lane Engelberg ~ Southern Methodist University,
University of North Texas, University of Texas/Dallas,
University of Houston
Karen Folz ~ Southern Methodist University
Shelby Gadol ~ Indiana University, Tulane University
Hannah Gartner ~ Arizona State University, Indiana University San Francisco State University,University of Central Florida,
University of South Florida
Rachel Goodman ~ Indiana University, New York University, Tulane University, University of Texas (Liberal Arts Honors) Jordan Haberer ~ Austin College, George Mason University, Indiana University, University of Kansas, University of North Texas Kelly Herson ~ University of Georgia, University of Michigan,
University of Wisconsin
Justin Katz ~ Indiana University, Texas A&M
University of Massachusetts - Amherst (Commonwealth Honors College)
Katie Lerer ~ Colorado College, University of Denver
Shea Miller ~ Indiana University, University of Georgia, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin
Clara Moskowitz ~ University of Michigan, Northeastern University,
Tulane University
Yosef Presburger ~ Texas A&M, University of Texas, University of Texas/Dallas
Bradley Riche ~ University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Kayley Romick ~ Texas A&M, University of Georgia, University of Texas (Plan II Honors), Vanderbilt University Rachel Rudberg ~ Austin College, Southern Methodist University,
St. Edward's University, Texas Christian University, University of Denver
Max Schnitzer ~ Indiana University, Tulane University Rachel Siegel ~ University of Texas (Plan II Honors), Yale University Yael Spirer ~ Indiana University
Mika Stein ~ New York University
Adam Wilensky ~ University of Kansas
Liora Zhrebker ~ Brandeis University, Indiana University  Summer 2013 JFS Klein Intership applications are being accepted thru February 11. dOpportunities in 2012 included internships at the American Red Cross, Bea's Kids, CHAI Inc, CONTACT, Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Children's Theater, Dallas Holocaust Museum, Equest, Frisco Family Center, Jewish Family Service, Legacy at Preston Hollow, Legacy at Willow Bend, March of Dimes, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Museum of Nature & Science. Visit www.jfsdallas.org to retrieve the application or call Beri Schwitzer at 972.437.9950 (ext 248) for more information .
 Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Scholarships ~
for information and application for the 2013-2014
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation scholarships.
Deadline is February 15.
For more information on any of the programs of
Yavneh's Office of College Guidance, email Allyn Schmucker at
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Yearbooks are $75 until January 14 and
$85 from January 15 to March 15
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YAVNEH WEATHER UPDATES
Announcements regarding Yavneh closing or late opening,
will always be made by 6am (no announce means we're open as usual).
In order to receive updated information about
Yavneh Academy's bad weather schedule, go to
To register your contact information and add Yavneh Academy in 75251 and 75230 to your "current organizations."
You'll then receive an email anytime an update is made.
In addition, postings are made to Channel 8 - WFAA/ABCtv.
ALWAYS please, stay warm, drive safe, and be well!
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12324 Merit Drive
Dallas, TX 75251
214.295.3500 
Unless otherwise credited, Yavneh Academy's Etone is written, photographed, and produced by
Deb Silverthorn
Director of Communications
Community Liaison
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