On Tuesday afternoon, CTA held a memorial for Mrs. Moreno, of loving memory. As our school and the general community attempts to grieve the tragic loss of this special person, so many came together to share in the memorial dedicated to Sage and the Thompson/Moreno family.  Students, alumni, faculty, parents, filled the shul, and reflected on the incredible teacher and inspiring human being she was. Rabbi Levine lead us in honoring her.  Colleague, Mr. Steve Guinan spoke of Sage's inspiring light, and a mutual friend of Sage and Mr. Guinan, Bob Eckhart, remarked how far reaching even the smallest of our positive actions can be.  Ele and Gary Thompson, Sage's mother and father, presented CTA with a plaque in her honor inscribed with a verse from Deuteronomy. Ninth grade student, Rachel Wolf, performed on the piano one of Sage's favorite songs, "Hallelujah," by Leonard Cohen. And, then, so many students, alumni, parents, and community members stood bravely and delivered their memory of their teacher, as was Mrs. Moreno's desire. Truly, Mrs. Moreno's impact on the world will continue to be felt in the inspiration and positive spirit she gave us.

CTA students had the rare opportunity to hear from one of the greatest rabbis of our time. Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman shared personal stories and words of encouragement with our students and made us all laugh and smile, both inside and out. To top it all off, Rav Grossman got us all singing and dancing at the close of his speech. Witnessing and hearing from a person with true happiness, love and faith in Hashem is something that will leave an indelible impression on our neshamot. Thank you to Joey and Lindsay Schottenstein for bringing this special speaker to our community.  Rabbi Grossman was in town to commemorate the 23rd Yarzheit of Jerome Schottenstein, z"l.

 Rabbi Grossman is the founder and dean of Migdal Ohr educational institutions, and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel. He is known most for his inspiring work with children from disadvantaged and troubled homes, being dubbed "The Disco Rabbi" because he sought out youth from distressed homes in pubs and discos in the impoverished and crimeplagued areas of Migdal HaEmek. He also created a program to help prison inmates rehabilitate through religious study, which is now active in

every Israeli prison, and has earned him the honorary title of Avi Ha'asirim (father of the imprisoned) from the Israeli government, a title only bestowed once before to the great tzadik, Rabbi Aryeh Levine. For his great service to the Jewish people and to Israeli society, Rabbi Grossman has received the Caring Institute International Humanitarian of the Year Award, the Love of Israel Award, the Tolerance Prize, the Presidential Medal of Distinction, and the Israel Prize.

 The Lady Lions travelled to Miami, Florida, last week to participate in the annual Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy Tournament.  The event attracted girls basketball teams from 12 Jewish day schools from around the country.  While a very young team, the girls had the opportunity to be competitive with other Jewish peers and to experience a Shabbat getting to know other young women from around the country with a similar interest in athletics.  Thank you to coaches, Eddie Karmia and Joey Nutis and to Athletic Director, Matt Bailey and Shabbat Chaperone, Leah Savage for the efforts to care and attend to the girls and make this experience special for them.

Working with Mrs. Lerner and Moreh Dror, the 4th graders recently studied plant and animal life cycles in Science. They integrated the study of plant lifecycles with Judaic Studies. For instance, they learned that the Hebrew word for seed and offspring share the same root word. They also learned the 7 species of plants eaten for Tu B'shevat, and that  agricultural technologies developed in Israel that have made it possible for maximum food growth on minimal and poor soil.  Pictured are the findings of the 4th graders recent investigation: which seeds will germinate first: pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or Lima bean seeds.

The first grader's culmination of their study of Alaska and the famed Iditarod race was celebrated on February 27 with the annual CTA Iditarod race.  A full recap of the 4 teams:  Lightening Huskies, Fast Huskie Riders, Pirate Winners and The Awesome Mushers.  To see the promo video of them getting ready, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pImgXIjWCo&feature=em-upload_owner

If you would like to apply for ANY level of financial assistance, you must complete the appropriate PSAS (Private School Aid Service).  All deadlines must be adhered to. Forms are available online at www.torahacademy.org or you can apply and submit all information online at www.psas.org/4944.

Please note, PSAS will assess a $30 late fee for all applications received after March 20.  CTA will assess a $500 late fee for all non-kindergarten applications received after March 20.

The financial assistance form and documentation should be mailed, faxed or uploaded directly to PSAS along with a copy of your 2014 W-2's and 2014 1099's and, if available, 2014 tax return for their analysis. The results will be evaluated by the CTA Scholarship Committee.

If you have any questions about Financial Assistance or Payment Plans, contact Norman Leist at [email protected] or 864-0299, ext. 200.

Classes are offered in Columbus and Westerville for children grades K-11 by Miami University, Corporate and Community Institute and are taught by professional instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.  Classes begin in June. For more information or to register call 1-800-570-8936.

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 Annual Giving Fund by:

Bruce and Alisa Weinrib in memory of Abe Weinrib

The Bornstein Family in memory of Paul Pepper

Laura and Ken Clubok in honor of Hannah Garvin becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Minna Shifman in memory of Jerome Schottenstein

David Sheeley in memory of his mother, Teresa A. Sheeley-Pugh,

   grandmother of Cheyenne and Tyler

In Memory of Sage Moreno by:

The Blumenfeld Family

Wendy and Mira Cassell

Bob and Marcia Hershfield

David and Ayala Kohn

The Kuperberg Family

Craig and Tamalynn Lerner

Bob, Betsey, and Dani Lane

Walt and Norma Whitmyre

Bob, Patti, Josh, and Rachel Wolf

To the March of the Living Fund by:

Paul and Karan Tanenbaum in memory of Abe Weinrib, in memory of

   Rabbi Dovid Winiarz, and in memory of Sage Moreno

Love & Hugs for Zusman Hospice at Wexner Heritage Village: Sunday, March 8, 6-8pm, Build-A-Bear Workshop at Easton. Help replenish the much needed supply of bears for Zusman Hospice Patients and families. Bring your family and friends to the event where many bears will be made! To RSVP, please email [email protected]. To make a donation, go to www.whv.org and click on "Donate." For more information about Love & Hugs for Zusman Hospice, go to http://whv.org/Healthcare/Zusman-Hospice/Love-Hugs. 

Gallery Players at the JCC presents Les Miserables with CTA students Rosie Kalef and Yaakov Newman, CTA parent Rick Cohen, and CTA alum Aaron Shatz.  Performance dates are: Saturday, March 14, 21 & 28, Sundays, March 15, 22 and 29 and Thursday, March 18 and 25. If you would like to come for a discounted rate of $15.00 on Sunday, March 22, at 2:30 p.m., please contact Norma Whitmyre at [email protected]. Tickets for other performances can be purchased by calling the JCC at 614.231.2731 or by visiting www.jccgalleryplayers.org.

  Bunk Connect: Think of a website like Expedia or Hotels.com, but instead of using it to find vacation deals you use it to connect kids to Jewish camps.The Foundation for Jewish Camp in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Columbus is offering a new program offering first-time campers from middle- and lower-income families camp sessions at prices that are 40-80 percent below the camps' standard rates.The BunkConnect program has made available discounted slots at many known camps around Ohio and its discounts are available to kids who attend day school. BunkConnect is only available to children who have not previously attended a Jewish overnight camp are eligible.   Those interested in searching for discounts can do so at: bunkconnect.org.

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