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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
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29 Elul 5773
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Shana Tova from our
Yavneh Family to  yours!
to enjoy an array of holiday videos, song, and
ruach!
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From the Head of School ~ Dr. David Portnoy
 Dear Yavneh Family,
Rosh Hashanah is one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays, and it is important that our students think of it not simply as a "no school" day or two. Regardless of their synagogue affiliation, we want them to think of the holidays as an opportunity - and not just an obligation - to connect to their community and to G-d.
One way for them to engage during the holidays, as I told them following Mincha yesterday, is to help out in their shul or temple: with child care, leading prayers, etc. Since their non-day school friends are probably busy with school work, at Yavneh we are truly focused on the holiday. What a blessing it is for us all to be a part of this sacred learning community!
On behalf of the entire faculty and student body, I wish you a Shana Tova and Shabbat Shalom,
Dr. P.
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Back to School
PTO Meeting
6:30pm ~ SR Campus Lobby
 Meet the
Teacher Night
7pm in the Beit Midrash
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 Student and Faculty Yearbook/ID photo day.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
9:15am to 2pm
Pictures will be taken in the Library,
and students will be call by classes.
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Yavneh Calendar
click here for more dates
September
4 ~ Erev Rosh Hashana
5/6~ Rosh Hashana No School
10 ~
Yearbook/ID
Photo Day
9:15 am to 2pm
11 ~
PTO Meeting
6:30pm
Meet the Teacher Night
7pm 13 ~ Kol Nidre Noon dismissal
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 Shana Tova
v' Shabbat Shalom ~
Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum,
Associate Principal/Judaic Curriculum.
Shana Tova & Shabbat Shalom ~
Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum, Naomi Schrager,
& the Judaic Studies Faculty.
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 In preparation of Rosh Hashana our students prepared for the significant days of prayer by connecting to each other, to the holiday, and to both the year past, and the year to come.
"As we enter this period of judgement, we don't want anyone to owe anyone anything; not friends, family, or Hashem," said Naomi Schrager, Associate Principal/Judaic Curriculum. "The words we speak during the annulment of vows, we speak in the most halachic way possible, in front of a bais din - our own "judges," Rabbi Michael Friedman, Rabbi Michel Lomner, and Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum."
Students then broke into groups with Rabbi Friedman, Rabbi Lomner, Monica Ribald, Mrs. Schrager, and Rabbi Tannenbaum to study through discussion, meditation, and art. "As the hours of the year are soon ending, and a new year begins, these precious moments are a gift to take accounting," said Rabbi Friedman, "and to best realize what we did with the year gone by, and how we will live and act, and be in the year to come.
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photo by Erin Smith '14
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Many thanks to Yavneh's PTO members; Gianina Abouzaglo, Cheryl Epstein, Bonita Gluckman, Faye Lavi, Debbie Katz, Melanie Rudomin, and Janyce Steinbrecher who gathered to create Yom Tov bags for our Yavneh Family. Toda Raba to to Faye, Melanie, and Janyce for coordinating the effort.
Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum, Associate Principal/Judaic Curriculum, led a beautiful Slichot service, welcoming many of our students, faculty, alumni, and extended Yavneh Family members.
A meaningful havdallah and prayer service was followed by sweets and sports!
To all, blessings for a healthy New Year.
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Well Wishes & Mazel Tov!
Happy Birthday to:
SEPTEMBER
4 Hadas Cohen 5 Sarah Warmbrodt 6 Taylor Blue, Rabbi Michael Friedman & Benji Zoller
7 Zev Burstein & Tash Guaqueta 9 Chris Brons 10 Jenna Katz
Mazel Tov to:
Aaron Liener '09 who received the Nehemiah Gitelson Medallion in recognition of his work in the area of Jewish communal service. Programming that Aaron has brought to his AEPi chapter at the University of Texas at Austin includes a weekly update and call to action of Jewish activities on campus, Shabbat and Yom Tov dinners and programs at the fraternity house, as well as ongoing synergistic relationships with the campus Hillel and Chabad organizations.
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The Bulldogs' Score!
for updates, directions, as well as Bulldog Athletic bus departure times for away games).
September
10 ~
AWAY vs. Dallas Lutheran at 6pm.
AWAY vs. McKinney Christian at 5pm.
Bulldog Boys Soccer
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The Bulldog Athletic bus leaves SR Campus for all home games at 6:15pm.
September
9 ~
AWAY @ Dallas Intl School (Waterview) at 5:30pm
10 ~ HOME vs Canterbury School at 7:30pm
12 ~ HOME vs Bethesda Christian at 7:30pm
for more information, directions to away games,
and complete and updated schedules.
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MOL 2014
  Yavneh's MOL students are greatly appreciative of our 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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College Cues ~~
Allyn Schmucker Director of Guidance/College Counselor
College information sessions are held at Yavneh throughout the school day. Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend any college information session .
Permission slips can be found in the office or Mrs. Schmucker's office. A signature from your teacher is required and the form must be completed no later than one day prior to the scheduled session. Your signed permission slip is your admission ticket into the session and will be collected at the session then turned in to the attendance office. If a student chooses to attend an information session, it is the responsibility of the student to make up all work and assignments missed by attending any session. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Schmucker at aschmucker@yavnehdallas.org
Upcoming College Admissions Representative Visits to Yavneh
(YL = Yavneh Library YOC = Yavneh Office Conference Room.
Be sure to check the College Counseling Bulletin Board for updates and have all
of the proper paperwork completed in order to attend)
September
9 University of Michigan @ 10am (YL)
College of Charleston (YOC)
Colorado State University @ 11:45am (YOC)
University of Miami @ 1pm (YL)
University of Texas @ 2pm (YL)
Grinnell College @ 2:30 (YOC)
St. Edward's University @ 3:45pm (YOC)
10 George Washington University (DC) @ 11:30am (YOC)
Boston University @ 1pm (YOC)
University of Colorado @ 2:15pm (YL)
Northeastern University @ 3:45pm (YOC)
11 Skidmore College @ 10:30am (YOC)
University of Denver @ 11:30am (YOC)
Tulane University @ 1:30pm (YL)
Bradley University @ 2:30pm (YOC)
Pitzer College @ 4pm (YOC)
12 University of Georgia @ 10am (YL)
Goucher College @ 11:45am (YOC)
Lynn University @ 2:30pm (YOC)
Washington University in St. Louis @ 2:30pm (YOC)
Barnard College @ 4pm (YOC)
17 NYU @ 3:45pm (YL)
October
9 Yeshiva University @ 11am (YOC)
Off-Campus College Information Sessions
September
9 7pm
Tulane University
Hilton Dallas Lincoln Center
5410 LBJ Fwy. Dallas, TX 75240
RSVP: tulaneinfo.org/events
Washington University in St. Louis
Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum
14901 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75254
No RSVP required
IMPORTANT DATES FOR UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS/AUSTIN
- September 15: Date by which the university will announce the rank needed for automatic admission for 2015-2016 freshman applicants
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October 1: Spring 2014 admissions application deadline
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October 14: Longhorn Monday (registration required)
- October 15: Business Honors priority application deadline
- October 15: Recommended completion date for admissions applications and applications to Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, and Plan II Honors Programs
- November 25: Longhorn Monday (registration required)
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December 1: Summer/Fall 2014 freshman admissions application, honors program application, and scholarship application deadline
For more information on any of the programs of
Yavneh's Office of College Guidance, email Allyn Schmucker at
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Share the best of your kitchen cuisine with Akiba Academy.
The New Akiba Cookbook is underway and the Akiba PTA wants you to share.
Send your favorite Kosher recipes to akibarecipebook@gmail.com
From generation to generation the memories of holidays, get-togethers, and family meals are often kicked off by the smell or taste of "Mom's" or "Bubbie's" oven.
Categories include: side dishes, a favorite soup or salad dish, your special meat, poultry, fish ...
and don't forget your fantastic desserts and special holiday recipes.
Please send to no later than November 30, 2013.
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Please send all news and updates for Yavneh Academy's Etone to: info@yavnehdallas.orgYavneh Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive Dallas, TX 75251 214.295.3500 www.yavnehdallas.org Unless otherwise credited, Yavneh Academy's Etone
is written, photographed, and produced by
Deb Silverthorn
Director of Communications & Community Liaison
Yavneh Academy is a beneficiary and partner agency of  the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas |
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