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THE CTA WEEKLY COMMUNICATOR includes important school information.  On the first Monday of each month,  THE MONTHLY CTA DATELINE is published via email with highlights of school activities.
October 16, 2015/3 Cheshvan 5756/Noach
Shabbat Shalom D'var Torah
by Rabbi Jon Savage, Upper School Judaic Studies Teacher

In this week's Torah portion we read of the story of one righteous man in an evil generation. G-d commands Noah to build the ark to save him and his family from the impending destruction. Noah and his family were the only ones righteous enough to be saved in the ark. Noah was told by G-d, "And you shall take of all that is eaten and gather it to you; and it shall be for you and for them (Noah's family and the animals) to eat" (Genesis 6:21). Why does the Torah add the seemingly superfluous words, "and it shall be for you and for them to eat?"  What else is the purpose of food if not to be eaten?
 
Rabbi Zelig Pliskin, in his book called Love Your Neighbor, quotes Rabbi Elchonon Wasserman (a prominent rabbi in pre-World War II Europe)  who offers the following explanation: The Midrash describes the climate and fertility of the earth prior to the flood. The picture that emerges is that the produce of that period was greatly superior to that which we have today. Noah, who was a prophet, knew that after the flood the earth would not be the same and that he might have wanted to take along as much superior quality food as was possible to store for future use. However, he was warned to take along only enough to sustain himself and his family during their period of confinement in the ark. The reason for this is that when others suffer, we must commiserate with them and not seek pleasure for ourselves.
 
I believe this sentiment is very apropos for the situation that our brethren in Israel are experiencing now. A true way to show our love and support is by commiserating with their suffering. In this way, G-d will see our care and concern and with His help, the situation will be one of peace and serenity.
 
Shabbat Shalom
Preview of the Week
October 19-23


Mon.,
Oct. 19
Tues.,
Oct. 20
Wed., 
Oct. 21
Thurs.,
Oct. 22
Fri., 
Oct. 23
Lunch
Macaroni & Cheese
Volunteer:  
D. Weprin
Hamburgers
Volunteer:  
W. Almasanu     
Grilled Cheese
Volunteer: 
S. Blumenfeld

BBQ Chicken
Volunteer:
D, Kopp

Fish Sticks
Volunteer:
 J. Schuman
Sports



Varsity Girl's Volleyball HOME vs. Liberty Christian, 6 pm
Activities
Choir Practice, 4-4:30 pm


Challah Take & Bake, 4pm

DATES TO REMEMBER:
Oct. 25:  Steak Dinner Night, 6-8pm, Beth Jacob Synagogue
Oct. 27:  Kindergarten Prospective Parent Open House, 7:00pm
Oct. 28:  Kindergarten Prospective Parent Open House, 9:30am
Oct. 29:  Flu Shots at CTA
Nov. 4:  Tennis Begins
Important School Information


Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 11, for all grades.  There will be no classes for students on that day.  Conferences will be held from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-4:00 p.m., and 5:00-7:00 p.m. for the entire school.
 
We are using a new on-line system for parents to sign up for conferences this year called PTCFast.com. Instead of calling into school, parents will sign up on-line. Click here or the link on the side and it will take you to the PTCFast.com scheduler which will list all conferences and will let parents select their conference/s.  
 
You will need to know the name/s of your child's teachers.
 
Since some instructors teach multiple classes, their classes become full and it may be difficult to schedule the specific time you want.  If you are unable to see them on conference day, please feel free to schedule a phone conference or a personal conference at another time.
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