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November 14, 2014
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21 Cheshvan - 5775
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From the Head of School ~
Dr. David Portnoy
Dear Yavneh Family,
Question: How can you tell if you're a student at Yavneh Academy?
 Answer: One day you are learning about Kristallnacht, that awful night of broken glass that is widely considered the prologue to the Holocaust - and the next day you are joining with your classmates, teachers and rabbis praying for the safety of American Veterans and soldiers on current duty. In short, you are both a fully-identified and committed Jew, and also a loyal and grateful American. Question: How do you feel about being a student at Yavneh? Answer: Judging by the presentations of our Student Ambassadors as they welcomed the entire 8th grade classes from Akiba and Levine Academies this week, pretty proud and excited. We had awesome visits from many of our future Yavneh freshmen this week, and look forward to welcoming them for full-day individual visits in the upcoming weeks! Keep warm, Shabbat Shalom, and Go Bulldogs! -Dr. P
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Yavneh Calendar
November
| 11-17 | College Visitation Day for Seniors | | 11-21 & 11-22 | Campus Shabbaton, Click here for the sign-up form. Cost is $35. | | 11-26 | Alumni Basketball Game and Reception | | 11-26 to 11-30 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No School |
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to download
Dvar Torah from
Mrs. Naomi Schrager,
Assistant Principal/Judaic Programming.
Shabbat Shalom from
Rabbi Meir Tannenbaum, Mrs. Naomi Schrager, and the Judaic Studies Faculty
To hear more about the Parsha of the week, parents can join Rabbi Yaakov Tannenbaum in the Atrium Boardroom every Thursday morning from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Tenenhaus Gift to Senior Class
The entire school community was thrilled to welcome Morti and Ora Tenenhaus to our Beit Midrash this morning ("the warmest place in Dallas," according to Head of School Dr. Portnoy). Following a poignant introduction by Mrs. Schrager, Mr. Tenenhaus shared insights into this week's parsha, emphasizing the idea that to be "a stranger and a resident" has both challenges and disadvantages. Yavneh seniors were privileged to receive a copy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' important book "A Letter in the Scroll: Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion," which Rabbi Tannenbaum implored them to cherish. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Tenenhaus, for spending time with us - and for the gift of the books!
(Pictured here with Grade 12 Judaics Teachers: Erin Wernick, Scott Lacritz and Jacob Herstein)
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Yavneh Students Honor Veterans Day
 On Tuesday, November 11, Yavneh students gathered to commemorate and honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Through video presentations and a student-led reading highlighting the origins of the day in 1919 (then known as Armistice Day) as well as current statistics, students from all grades
shared important information
 about U.S. Veterans protecting the safety of our great land and peoples around the world. Following the videos and readings, students composed thank-you cards to veterans expressing their gratitude and respect. At Mincha, Rabbi Tannenbaum led the community in a prayer for the safety of our American military forces. Yashar Koach to Student Government Co-Presidents Serina Romick '15 and Erin Wernick '15, as well as all the students who participated!
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Visits from Akiba and Levine Academies
 This week, Yavneh hosted the entire 8th grade classes from Akiba Academy and Levine
school by interacting with Yavneh students, faculty and administrators across a range of learning, social and culinary activities (i.e., eating a delicious Yavneh hot lunch). Yavneh student ambassadors led highly interactive and engaging
activities with the prospective students and Academy, our two main feeder schools. The middle school "seniors" got a taste of high shared their experiences at Yavneh of transitioning to high school, and highlighting the academics, athletics, Tikkun Olam and other extra-curriculars. We are looking forward to individual student visits from these two fine schools, and from students in other middle schools, in the upcoming weeks!
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Applications Now Being Accepted
 The application process for 2015-16 is currently open, and the deadline for all completed materials is January 23rd, 2015. All information regarding admissions can be found on the Yavneh website: www.yavnehdallas.org. As part of the process, please schedule a day for your child to visit the school. We currently have openings for visits the week of December 1-4 or beginning January 6. If you have any questions regarding the admissions process, or would like to schedule your child's visit, please contact us at (214) 295-3500 or admissions@yavnehdallas.org. |
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Yavneh Athletics
Volleyball Accomplishments
Mazal Tov to Amanda Steinborn (left) and Risa Mond who were named Honorable Mention All District in Volleyball, and Amanda who was named Co-Newcomer of the Year
Basketball Season Underway
Bulldog Basketball season has begun. To see the schedule and recent scores, please check out the Athletic section of our website, here. Also, read the latest from the Kennel Report by Assistant Coach Zack Pollack.
Season Passes to all Yavneh Athletic events are now on sale for $25.00
Bleacher seats are also available for $50.00
And BRAND NEW
purchase red, embroidered 50 x 60 in. 100% polyester fleece knit blankets for $20.00
To purchase, please contact
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Israel Advocacy Club Update
Recently, naval smuggling passages have become popular for trying to bring arms into the Gaza Strip. The Israelis are constantly monitoring these areas due to the threat it poses. These ships usually load cargo in Egypt before traveling to Gaza. Israeli forces plan to keep safe passage for non-violent ships carrying goods in their attempt to stop smugglers. The Israeli Navy fired on two ships this week, and boarded another vessel . The Israelis will continue to monitor this area closely hoping to neutralize the threat.
On Monday, a woman and an IDF soldier were killed in two different stabbing attacks. Dalia Lemkus (25) was attacked in the West Bank and Sgt. Almog Shilony (20) was attacked in Tel-Aviv. Three others were wounded in the West Bank attack but the assailants were neutralized.
Israel Facts:
Tel-Aviv has the most sushi restaurants per capita in the world after Tokyo and NYC.
Israel was the first country to ban underweight models.
Israel has published more books translated from another language than any other country in the world.
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Year in Israel
Each year, Yavneh graduates choose to spend a year in Israel before starting college. Programs range from classic Yeshiva/Seminary learning programs to travel programs, volunteer options and internships. During the coming weeks, representatives of many of the programs will be visiting Yavneh. Please check back for updates, and contact Mrs. Schrager with any questions: Naomischrager@gmail.com
Men's Programs
November 19th (Wednesday) - Yeshivat Mevaseret - 9:00 AM
November 20th (Thursday)- Yeshivat HaKotel- afternoon (time TBA)
December 4th (Thursday) - Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi- 11 AM
Women's Programs
November 17th (Monday)- Midreshet Yeud - 9 AM
November 18th (Tuesday)- Midreshet Moriah- 9AM
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HILLEL FAIR
The Jewish Federation of Fort Worth & Tarrant County invites high school students and their parents to a Hillel Fair on Sunday, November 16 at Beth El Congregation in Fort Worth, from 3-5pm. They will have representatives from UT-Austin, A&M, Oklahoma, North Texas, and other regional Hillels. Eric Fingerhut is going to do a video welcome message and they will have a few short speakers; a student, parent and Hillel alum, and students and parents will be able to meet Hillel staff and learn about Jewish life on the various campuses. The event is free.
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NCJW's Day of Service
Once again, Yavneh Academy is partnering with the National Council of Jewish Women for their Day of Service on January 19, 2015, Martin Luther King's Birthday. Beginning today, we will be collecting items for the following agencies. Feel free to go online for more details about these groups:
Echad Apartments
Educational First Steps
Jewish Family Service Food Pantry
Letot Center
Martin Luther King Jr. Child Development Center
North Texas Food Bank
Vickery Meadow Neighborhood Clothes Closet
Items Requested:
| For Women, children and babies |
| For Babies |
For Children/Teens
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Bar soap
Body Wash
Deodorant
Gloves/Hats
Lotion
Panties
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Ponytail Holders
Purse size tissue
Scarves
Socks
Feminine Products
Toothbrush/paste
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Body wash
Diapers
Lotion
Underwear
Wipes
| Books - new and nearly new |
Collection bins will be located in the Yavneh Office. Your donations will be appreciated not only by NCJW but more importantly by the recipients of these much needed items. Thank you so much for your support of NCJW's Day of Service.
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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
Yavneh Academy is a beneficiary and partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas |
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