ashreinews 11-6-15
Parshat Chayei Sara
24 Cheshvan 5776
Nov. 6, 2015
Candle Lighting 4:28PM
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November 11 Parent Teacher Conferences, Grades N-8, 1-3 pm, 6-8 pm;
Menahel’s Message: Parshat Chayei Sarah
Veterans Day—No Bus Transportation; Grades K-8 begin at 8:15 am; 12:00 noon dismissal, N-8.
A Mentsch First Chazal refer to the book of Bereishit as Sefer Hayashar. The meaning of 'Yashar ' in this context is best captured by the Yiddish term ehrlich, and speaks to the sterling character and integrity embodied by the Avot and Imahot. While Bereishit contains few specific mitzvot and little instruction on ritual observance, it is Sefer Hayashar- the book that recounts the exceptional behavior of our ancestors, and thus establishes the parameters of refined character and derech eretz for eternity. One such example is the description of Avraham's acquisition of Me'arat Hamachpela as a burial site for Sarah. In enumerating the traditional Asarah Nisyonot of Avraham Aveinu referenced in Pirkei Avot, most commentators consider the tenth and most difficult challenge met to be Akeidat Yitzchak. After all, can one imagine a more gut wrenching test than obeying G-d’s request to sacrifice a beloved son? Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch (following the approach of Rabbeinu Yonah’s commentary to Avot), however, disagrees, claiming that the tenth and most difficult nisayon was what ensued. After returning from the Akeidah, Avraham informs Sarah that Hashem had requested the sacrifice of Yitzchak, (continued on p. 2) Parnas Hayom—Rosh Chodesh Kislev פרנס השבוע In memory of the 40th yahrtzeit of Yosef ben Avraham Eliezer כ‘‘ו מר חשבן- כNovember 2-8 Refuah Shelayma Rivka Shoshana bas Tzipporah Sponsored by Rick & Cheryl Weinstein
In the merit of the learning, may his neshama have an aliyah
Sponsored by: Rochelle and Harry Zupnik and Family Elaine and Hillel Weinberger and Family
Schedule by: 1) Logging in to http:// www.ASHAR.org/PTC and choosing Parent - Teacher Conferences 2) Selecting date (11/11) on top right navigation
Menahel’s Message (continued from p. 1) whereupon Sarah immediately passes away in shock and agony, not realizing that Avraham was about to describe how Hashem then instructed the angel to intercede and accept a ram in Yitzchak's place. Avraham is forced to plan his beloved wife's burial, whose death was precipitated by blind faith in Hashem. G-d had promised Avraham the length and breadth of Canaan, but now even a simple cave for burial proves elusive, as he has no choice but to negotiate with the charlatan Ephron HaChitti. The level of Avraham's stress and pain was indescribable; under the circumstances, impatience and shorttemperedness would be quite understandable. Yet note how he interacted with B’nei Chet: "im yesh et nasfsh'chem"please. "Va'yishtachu Avraham liflei am ha’aretz”- thank you. Avraham maintained self-control throughout, and acted as a perfect gentleman, thus establishing a paradigm of menschlechkeit and composure for generations of yesharim. Shabbat Shalom! Rabbi Ari Jacobson
The best thing that happened this week was… 1B: We finished our first chart of completed book reports. Now we’ve done 101! 1G: We practiced reading Hebrew on the computer. 2B: We went to the Taconic Outdoor Center. We went hiking and learned about rocks. 2G: We practiced for our Chumash play. 3B: We made origami fortune tellers. 3G: We’re learning about Japan. 4B: We learned “it takes 44 minutes to get to Florida from here.” 4G: We made *Gloria Dump’s bottle tree (*character in because of Winn Dixie). 5B: We had a Navi test with Rabbi Staum. 5G: We played a review game called “bell ringer” for the eco-system unit. 6B: We were introduced to sedimentary rocks. 6G: We used Tynker.com to create games. 7B: In ELA we had a basketball vocabulary shoot-out. 7G: We started a new project in art with paint chips. 8B/G: We took our yearbook pictures!
Mazal tov to the Mrs. Koenig’s
4th grade girls class upon receiving their Neviim on Tuesday morning!
Cheshvan is A TIME TO RUN, Let’s run to do a mitzvah! Join the ASHAR shoe drive supporting Monsey’s Children’s Shoe Gemach. •
Bring in a pair of new or gently worn shoes
•
There will be a drop-off box in the
•
Toddler-big kid sizes
main lobby
Together, we will help many more children RUN! Questions? Please contact [email protected]
Avos U’banim every Motzei Shaboos Father (or grandfather, older brother, adult) and son learning. at Cong. Tiferes Yisroel, 57 Lime Kiln Rd., 2 hours after sunset (this week, 11/7, 6:45-7:45 pm) Pizza and raffle prizes every week. Grand Prize Banquet with bigger prizes.
This week: free slurpie for every boy For more information please email Rabbi B., [email protected]
24 Cheshvan 5776
Nov. 6, 2015
Candle Lighting 4:28PM
ws
November 11 Parent Teacher Conferences, Grades N-8, 1-3 pm, 6-8 pm;
Menahel’s Message: Parshat Chayei Sarah
Veterans Day—No Bus Transportation; Grades K-8 begin at 8:15 am; 12:00 noon dismissal, N-8.
A Mentsch First Chazal refer to the book of Bereishit as Sefer Hayashar. The meaning of 'Yashar ' in this context is best captured by the Yiddish term ehrlich, and speaks to the sterling character and integrity embodied by the Avot and Imahot. While Bereishit contains few specific mitzvot and little instruction on ritual observance, it is Sefer Hayashar- the book that recounts the exceptional behavior of our ancestors, and thus establishes the parameters of refined character and derech eretz for eternity. One such example is the description of Avraham's acquisition of Me'arat Hamachpela as a burial site for Sarah. In enumerating the traditional Asarah Nisyonot of Avraham Aveinu referenced in Pirkei Avot, most commentators consider the tenth and most difficult challenge met to be Akeidat Yitzchak. After all, can one imagine a more gut wrenching test than obeying G-d’s request to sacrifice a beloved son? Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch (following the approach of Rabbeinu Yonah’s commentary to Avot), however, disagrees, claiming that the tenth and most difficult nisayon was what ensued. After returning from the Akeidah, Avraham informs Sarah that Hashem had requested the sacrifice of Yitzchak, (continued on p. 2) Parnas Hayom—Rosh Chodesh Kislev פרנס השבוע In memory of the 40th yahrtzeit of Yosef ben Avraham Eliezer כ‘‘ו מר חשבן- כNovember 2-8 Refuah Shelayma Rivka Shoshana bas Tzipporah Sponsored by Rick & Cheryl Weinstein
In the merit of the learning, may his neshama have an aliyah
Sponsored by: Rochelle and Harry Zupnik and Family Elaine and Hillel Weinberger and Family
Schedule by: 1) Logging in to http:// www.ASHAR.org/PTC and choosing Parent - Teacher Conferences 2) Selecting date (11/11) on top right navigation
Menahel’s Message (continued from p. 1) whereupon Sarah immediately passes away in shock and agony, not realizing that Avraham was about to describe how Hashem then instructed the angel to intercede and accept a ram in Yitzchak's place. Avraham is forced to plan his beloved wife's burial, whose death was precipitated by blind faith in Hashem. G-d had promised Avraham the length and breadth of Canaan, but now even a simple cave for burial proves elusive, as he has no choice but to negotiate with the charlatan Ephron HaChitti. The level of Avraham's stress and pain was indescribable; under the circumstances, impatience and shorttemperedness would be quite understandable. Yet note how he interacted with B’nei Chet: "im yesh et nasfsh'chem"please. "Va'yishtachu Avraham liflei am ha’aretz”- thank you. Avraham maintained self-control throughout, and acted as a perfect gentleman, thus establishing a paradigm of menschlechkeit and composure for generations of yesharim. Shabbat Shalom! Rabbi Ari Jacobson
The best thing that happened this week was… 1B: We finished our first chart of completed book reports. Now we’ve done 101! 1G: We practiced reading Hebrew on the computer. 2B: We went to the Taconic Outdoor Center. We went hiking and learned about rocks. 2G: We practiced for our Chumash play. 3B: We made origami fortune tellers. 3G: We’re learning about Japan. 4B: We learned “it takes 44 minutes to get to Florida from here.” 4G: We made *Gloria Dump’s bottle tree (*character in because of Winn Dixie). 5B: We had a Navi test with Rabbi Staum. 5G: We played a review game called “bell ringer” for the eco-system unit. 6B: We were introduced to sedimentary rocks. 6G: We used Tynker.com to create games. 7B: In ELA we had a basketball vocabulary shoot-out. 7G: We started a new project in art with paint chips. 8B/G: We took our yearbook pictures!
Mazal tov to the Mrs. Koenig’s
4th grade girls class upon receiving their Neviim on Tuesday morning!
Cheshvan is A TIME TO RUN, Let’s run to do a mitzvah! Join the ASHAR shoe drive supporting Monsey’s Children’s Shoe Gemach. •
Bring in a pair of new or gently worn shoes
•
There will be a drop-off box in the
•
Toddler-big kid sizes
main lobby
Together, we will help many more children RUN! Questions? Please contact [email protected]
Avos U’banim every Motzei Shaboos Father (or grandfather, older brother, adult) and son learning. at Cong. Tiferes Yisroel, 57 Lime Kiln Rd., 2 hours after sunset (this week, 11/7, 6:45-7:45 pm) Pizza and raffle prizes every week. Grand Prize Banquet with bigger prizes.
This week: free slurpie for every boy For more information please email Rabbi B., [email protected]
