The month of Tishrei is the busiest month of the Jewish year. In addition to our Chumash, Navi, and Mishna classes, we have also been busy learning about the upcoming holidays.Next Tuesday, as a culminating activity for all of the learning that has taken place surrounding the holidays, the children in each grade will participate in a Rosh Hashanah "seder."  They  will play games, sing songs, listen to stories, and will learn new aspects about the familiar and not so familiar "simanim" (symbolic foods such as apples and honey, dates, carrots, pomegranates, garlic, spinach, banana squash, and more).  With great appreciation we would like to thank all of the Judaic teachers for helping us learn about the High Holidays. I want to wish you all Shabbat Shalom and a healthy and happy New Year, Shana Tova and Chatimah Tova. 

Gearing-Up for the Yomim Noraim

How does the Upper School prepare for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur? Our two-pronged attack to Jewish Education, appreciation and know how, helps us get into the High Holy Day mindset:

• Appreciation: During this spiritually rich time of year, we are graced to have Rabbis Ackerman (Ahavas Sholom), Goldstein (Beth Jacob) and Unterman (Torat Emet) address our High School about how to tap into the energy and opportunity before us. The Junior High will be addressed by community rabbis as well. This is in addition to the time devoted from Chumash classes to divrai Torah (Torah thoughts) relating to the philosophical aspects before each Yom Tov.
• Knowhow: Each Yom Tov has specific halachot (laws) that are designed to enable us to connect with the unique themes of that holiday. Our Gemara classes arm students with thorough knowledge of the laws and customs of each Yom Tov.

Our children "know their stuff"; ask them to share a thought over your Yom Tov meal and empower them with halachic responsibilities with confidence. On behalf of your CTA family, we wish you much nachat from your children. K'Tiva V'Chatima Tova, a Sweet New Year!

Table Talk: The entire book of Devarim is Moshe Rabbanu's final speech to the Jewish people; a three week "seminar" from start to finish. It is no mistake that the culmination the Torah coincides with the culmination of the year. Can you find a deeper connection between these 2 beyond the fact that they both are finales?

Advanced Placement courses, offered through the College Board, are standardized throughout the country to offer high school students college level curricula and course work.  At CTA we offer these challenging courses for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested and ready for them.  The courses are recognized for their challenging and fast paced curriculum.  In Mrs. Moreno's AP Lit & Comp class, each Wednesday the students write a practice essay for the AP Exam.  To lighten the stress of the AP exam preparation, the class decided to make each Wednesday "Hat Day".  Serious students with a great sense of humor!  That's well-rounded! 

 Miss Tanenbaum's first grade class learned about insects this week and they had the opportunity to build their own insect model.  The first graders used what they have learned about insects to build their models.  Did you know that insects have 3 body parts: a head, a thorax, and an abdomen, as well as 6 legs and antennas?  Well our first graders know all about it!  Check out their adorable Insect Song here:  http://youtu.be/7JlTMPvHIXs

Parents are invited to come to CTA on Tuesday morning, October 28 from 8:30-9:15 am.  Enjoy a cup of coffee, a "nosh" and a bit of conversation with our new Head of School, Rabbi Samuel J. Levine.  If you have not formally met him, come introduce yourself.  He looks forward to meeting you. 

PTO's annual Innisbrook Sale has been extended until Thursday, October 2. This is the MAIN fundraiser for CTA PTO.  All funds are used to enhance curriculum for your children, so SELL, SELL, SELL.

Help support the CTA eighth grade's trip to Washington, D.C. by participating in our annual fruit sale! We leave for Washington on November 16 and are busy raising funds. We have partnered with Florida Indian River Groves to provide you with the freshest fruit available. Your fruit will be harvested the very same day it`s shipped to us, ensuring that you receive fruit that is hours off of the tree. Now that`s fresh!  Delivery will be by the second week of December. Now`s the time to pick up a box of Navel Oranges or Tangelos that are sure to be bursting with flavor or a box of sugar-sweet, Indian River Red Grapefruit. These delectable fruits are perfect for holiday gifts, for saying thank you to someone, for your Shabbat table or just for a healthy snack for your family. Everyone loves Fresh Fruit from Florida!  

We are grateful for your continued support, - Marc, David, Ariel, Orli, Addison, Sigal, Neil, Aviga'yil, Gali, Shmuel, Sarah, Avigayil and Hanna

ORDER ONLINE AT:  https://www.FloridaIndianRiverGroves.com/CTA    

Flu shots coming soon: Columbus Public Health will again be hosting a flu clinic at our school this year. The flu vaccine will be available at school on Tuesday, October 21 starting at 9am. The specifics are in the letter from the Health Department. Information about the flu vaccines, live and inactive are also attached. Please complete the registration form and return it to the school nurse if you want your child to receive the vaccine at school this year. Contact the nurse if you have any questions.  

Enterovirus D68 update: As you have may have heard, there have been high levels of respiratory illness reported in Franklin County. Samples are being tested by the CDC to see whether it may be caused by human enterovirus 68. As of last week the Health Department had not had any positive results for the virus in Ohio. There are more than 100 types of enterovirus. Adults have been exposed to the virus and built up immunity over the years. Children who do not have immunity to the virus are showing more symptoms. Symptoms can range from mild to severe respiratory illness. Most of those who are infected will have no symptoms or symptoms of a mild cold. In more severe cases you may see shortness of breath, new onset of wheezing, or an asthma exacerbation if they have asthma. Columbus Public Health suggests the following precautions:

* wash hands often with soap and water or a waterless alcohol gel (especially after changing a diaper)

* wash hands before touching the face

* avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing eating utensils with those who might be ill

* disinfect frequently touched surfaces

Student Influenza Registration Form and information on the Active and Inactive Vaccine can be found on the Torah Academy website (www.torahacademy.org).

For the month of October, the JCC extends a complimentary JCC membership, including the Deluxe Health Center*, to all families of COLUMBUS TORAH ACADEMY. Starting October 1, stop by the JCC Member Services Office at 1125 College Ave. for your temporary pass. Enjoy 16,000 square feet of new and renovated space-including two gyms, group exercise classes, batting cages, brand new cardio equipment with individual TV monitors, expanded and enhanced babysitting, and the J-Zone, a fun and fitness space for kids 6-12 years old-for the month of October. We know you will enjoy all the JCC has to offer, so in honor of the New Year,  we will take $100 off the cost of any NEW full-year membership purchased by October 31, 2014.**  For questions, contact Linda Starr at [email protected] or (614) 559-6229. *Must be 18 years or older for the Deluxe Health Center. ** This offer is good for new members only.

It has been a time-honored Jewish tradition to give tzedakah in recognition of important events. Todah Rabah to the following for their donation to:

To the Scholarship Fund:

Bob, Patti, Josh, and Rachel Wolf in memory of Pearson Press             

Gary Liebesman and Stacy Leeman in memory of Shelly Dembe's father

Arie and Shana Hazan in memory of Chani Capland's father, Rabbi Moshe

     Chaim Sapochkinsky

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