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Volume 12, Issue 27 May 31, 2013 פרשת שלח

בס"ד

Celebrating Sephardic Heritage Day By Josh Caplan, Director of Development, [email protected]; Pictures taken by Rabbi Jeremy Litton, [email protected]

The sounds of “Habibi” and the aroma of fresh “Burekas”

filled the halls on Thursday at our second Annual Sephardic Heritage

Day. Excitement was in the air as dozens of parents joined our stu-

dents in celebration of the religious, cultural and culinary traditions of

Sephardim.

In the morning, the Beit Midrash was transformed into an

authentic Sephardic Synagogue. Tefilla was led by Cantor Marc Ha-

zan (Manhattan Sephardic Congregation), Kriyat Hatorah was read

from a Sephardic Sefer Torah by 7th grader Shlomo Sitt and a drasha

was given by Rabbi Sion Setton (Congregation Magen David of Man-

hattan). Siddurim that were used and now permanently housed at

MDS were donated by Mouwaffac and Jenny Darwich in honor of

Mark Matzliah Darwich’s upcoming bar mitzvah. Sephardic style

kippot (with the MDS logo) were donated by Sami and Nora Menda

in honor of the Darwich grandchildren. We thank the many MDS

fathers who joined the minyan and enhanced our Tefilla.

Rabbi Besser made the announcement that MDS is writing a

Sephardic Sefer Torah that will be housed in our Beit Midrash. David

Dweck has organized the commissioning and underwriting of the

Torah. A fall 2013 event is planned to complete the Torah and to

welcome it to its new home at MDS. Look for more information on

this exciting endeavor in the next few weeks and learn how you can

get involved in this special Mitzvah.

The students and guests were then treated to sumptuous Se-

phardic breakfast specialties that were prepared by our 8th grade stu-

dents and MDS parents. Then it was off to the gym for an inspiring

performance by our choir as well as two highly creative videos by 8th

graders Max Herskowitz and Danielle Ben-David and by 7th graders

Debra Schwartzben and Danna Rebibo.

Activities throughout the day included dance for girls taught by Sarah Cheney and a Shesh Besh (backgammon) tournament

run by Rabbi Ariel Cohen. The Shesh Besh tournament was unbelievable, and we thank all the parents who loaned their Shesh Besh

sets so that the boys and girls could compete. We are down to the final four (Rabbi Cohen, Daniel Honikman, Joseph Ambalo and

Alex Knapp) and are anxious to crown the winner!

Lunch was also a big hit with many hot and cold (and some spicy) dishes prepared by the 4 th and 7th graders under the direc-

tion of many parent volunteers and Aleta and her staff. The favorite foods included Cheese and Spinach Burekas, Calsonnes with

Rishta (a kind of ravioli with buttered noodles), and Riz ib haleb (rice pudding). The Lemon mint drink kept everyone cool on a very

hot day. No one went away hungry!

The day closed with Mincha led by 7th grader Yair Shloush and a very interesting speech by Rabbi (Dr.) Elie Abadie (Congregation

Edmund J. Safra). Rabbi Abadie taught us about the history of Sephardic Jews as well as of Ashkenazic Jews. Many well-known

concepts (first traveler around the world, finding America, settling in America, Zionism, etc.) were all founded by Sephardic Jews!

Chazak U’Baruch to all who worked so many hours to put the day together and to the students who contributed their talents

to make this a great Sephardic celebration!

A special thank you to the Faculty, Administration and Committees that worked so hard to put it all together:

Event Committee Chair: David Dweck

Event Committee Members: Maurice Ades, Rabbi Ariel Cohen, Eileen Dahan, Miriam Darwich and Atara Neuer

Food Committee Co–Chairs: Rena Ashear, Julie Ebani and Miriam Darwich

Food Committee Members: Nava Bettinger, Jenny Darwich, Bruria Rebibo and Karen Tamir


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Sephardic Davening and Songs By Rabbi Jeremy Litton, [email protected]



Celebrating Our Sephardic Students By Messenger Staff



Enjoying Sephardic Delicacies By Messenger Staff



Shesh Besh Competition! By Messenger Staff



Sephardic Dancing! By Liana Goldstein, 5G

Save the Date! Grade 8 Graduation, June 11th



Growing Plants! By Jim DeCarle, [email protected]

For the past few weeks, first graders have been learning

about plants in science class. Last month, they planted different

kinds of seeds into soil pots so they could follow the life cycle of a

green plant. They are watching for the appearance of flowers and

then the formation of seeds and fruit. In the bean plant, students will

be watching for the formation a bean pod from the small white flow-

ers. The children were very enthusiastic in decorating and preparing

their soil pots and eager to bring them home. Thank you to the class-

room teachers who helped out with the planting and other activities!

Students also learned about seed dispersal and winged seeds

that fly like a helicopter. The children made paper helicopters,

launched and then decorated them. They were challenged to make

variations of the spinner and to use original ideas.

This week, students learned about trees and wood stems.

They counted tree rings to determine the ages of trees when they

were cut down. In addition, the children created a "magic star" by

applying drops of water to broken toothpicks. The star formed as the

bent toothpick absorbed the water. This demonstrated the absorption

properties of woody stems and how water is lifted from the roots to

the leaves of trees.



What Are the Properties of Matter? By Simona Fisch, [email protected]

Third graders have been very busy in science! Third grade

students recently completed a chemistry unit in which they learned

about the properties of matter. After exploring different materials,

we defined what the difference is between solids, liquids and gases.

Then, by mixing cornstarch and water, we created a material that

looked like a liquid but sometimes behaved like a solid. Sometimes

called Oobleck, in reference to a Dr. Seuss book, this material was a

non-Newtonian fluid, which means that it did not follow the rules of

solids and liquids. Students got their hands messy and discovered that

the more force they applied to the mixture, the more solid it became.

In another activity, third graders were challenged to create a

solid object that would float in water. First we saw that marbles and

clay by themselves will sink in water. Then, in small groups, stu-

dents made various shapes of clay boats until they created a design

that would hold marbles without sinking. Students concluded that in

order to hold a lot of marbles without sinking, their boats needed to

be wide, thin and have deep sides.



Exploring the Properties of Air By Krishan Khanna, [email protected]

Fourth and some Fifth Grade students explored proper-

ties of a common gas mixture, air. Using vials, syringes, and

tubing, students experienced air as matter, discovering that it

takes up space and can be compressed and that compressed air

builds up pressure that can push objects around. They construct-

ed and compared parachutes and balloon rockets that use air.

Into the Great Wide Solar System By Rebecca Roth and Gabriella Steinerman, 6G

In science class with Mrs. Khanna, the 6th grade girls are creating a scaled model of the solar system. A couple of weeks ago,

each of us were assigned to research the planets. Recently, we are working in groups to make a scaled model of our given planets.

Additionally, we needed to find the distance between our group’s planets and the sun. Since we cannot create the planets using their

real measurements, we needed to scale the dimensions. We used Earth as our base measurement of four cm. in diameter. Our solar

system is 300 million times smaller than the real solar system, so everything we did was based on that. Now that we have completed

our assignment, Mrs. Khanna will put all of our planets into one model solar system. In the picture on the left, we are holding Venus

and Pluto (300 million times smaller), and in the picture on the right, we are holding Jupiter and Earth (300 million times smaller).



What’s Your Invention? By Krishan Khanna, [email protected]

It is hard to believe that the school year is almost over. Seventh graders were working very hard to understand different phe-

nomenon of physical science. They have worked on many projects to explore different topics of science.

The students were asked to demonstrate their science skills by picking a topic that excited them. Some of them chose actual

inventions that help people as well as themselves. Let us have a look on some of the inventions.

How Do People in Rural Areas Know If They Have Received Postal Mail? By Gabrielle Posner, 7G

I wanted to create something that could help people who do not

live near their mailboxes get their mail in a fast and efficient way.

When I first started to think about what to invent, my family and

I went on a ski trip that was in an extremely rural area. I started thinking

about how local residents live with no connection to the outer world.

Then I wondered how they know when mail arrives since their mailboxes

are so far away from their homes! It must be a hassle to travel so far and

sometimes not even come back with mail. I then knew what I wanted to

invent. I needed to make life easier for these people.

I decided to invent a lightbulb-based mail-alert system. In my

invention, the bulb is attached to two wires which are both attached to the

battery. The bulb has two terminals, the positive which is the force and

the negative which is the ground. One of the wires is always attached to

one of the terminals. The other wire is right above the other terminal and

when it is pushed down by the piece of mail the lightbulb turns on.

What’s the Fastest Way to

Unlock Your Locker?

By Sarina Kofman, 7G

These past few weeks in Mrs.

Khanna’s 7th grade girls’ science class,

the girls have been busy working on a

project, experiment, or invention.

Out of the three choices, I picked

to invent something. The task was to

invent something reflecting your scien-

tific skills, and then present it to the

class. My invention was an easy and

fast way to unlock your locker, because

I am constantly rushing from class to

class and carrying many books. With

the “Locker Unlocker”, you can now

unlock your locker by pulling a string.

Through this project, I had the chance to

explore levers and pulleys. To make

my invention work, I needed a way to

pull up two latches that are located on

the inside of my locker door. As a re-

sult, I made certain twists and turns

through the latches to make a system

that controls the latches by pulling a

string!



Sheep Lung Dissection: Anatomy of Respiration By Gilda Angel, [email protected]

The eighth grade boys' and girls' science classes

completed an amazing unit on the respiratory system of

the human body. We did two dissections. The first was a

close look at a sheep larynx (voice box). We were able to

observe the cartilage box which holds the vocal cords and

the epiglottis. The rings of cartilage from the trachea were

also clearly visible.

The second dissection included the sheep lungs.

We were able to see how the trachea split into the two

bronchi, the bronchioles and the air sacs. The actual dis-

sections gave the students a real hands-on experience and

helped them to better understand the function of each part

of our breathing apparatus.

Once we finished learning the structures and me-

chanics of breathing, we engaged in a discussion of smok-

ing and how it can severely compromise the health of a

person. Nikki Flaumenbaum made an amazing video in

which she used her knowledge of science to explain how

smoking actually goes against the commandment of

guarding our bodies from harm. This was a wonderful

example of combining our values of Torah U'Mada. Con-

gratulations to the entire eighth grade for mastering a large

"body" of information.

Karate Afterschool Graduation By Ester Kelen, Afterschool Clubs Director

Sifu Eddie Kelen and Ester Gruenberger-Kelen congratulate their Karate students to their new belt levels. We are very proud of you!

Orange Belt: Nora Darwich (K5A), Caleb Eden (K5B), Ethan Goldstein (K5A), Noah Greenspan (K5C), Jack Gurfein (K5A), Jonah

Herman (K5C), Hunter London (K5B), Charlie Shiff (K5B), Chaim Kronenberg (1A), Jonathan Stern (3C), Gaby Kronenberg (2C)

Yellow Belt: Oren Leitner (1A), Charles Safdiah (2C), Mia Friedman (1A), Sarah Papernik (2C), Ava Eden (3A), Max Elman (1C)

Blue Belt: Jared Diamond (5B), Eli Dubizh (2C), Zachary Jacobs (2A), Jonathan Posner (2C) Green Belt: Joshua Kloepfer (3C)

High Green Belt: Alexander Kelen (4B), Benjamin Kelen (4B) Intermediate Purple Belt: Yehuda Davis (7B)



7G Artwork for the MDS Calendar By Linda Kastner, [email protected]

“ If you will it, it is no dream.” - Theodor Herzl

8th grade is time of change. It is a period of transformation, experimentation, dreaming and planning, in which our children

begin to think about their place in the world and how they view themselves. The art project that you will see displayed in next year’s

calendar is a reflection of this special year as the current 7G students prepare for graduation and the next part of their educational jour-

neys. Each student designed her own visual autobiography. This project gave the students the opportunity to freely express their ide-

as, hopes, passions and dreams through a cardboard self-made construction of their first initial of their name. The students used a

range of materials: chipboard, paper cups, packing tape, acrylic paint, glitter, rhinestones and collage cutouts. As you can see from

the results, one thing is for sure – they will all succeed at whatever they pursue. Mazal tov to our upcoming graduating class.



Grade 6 Nature Extravaganza I By Rabbi Ariel Cohen, [email protected]; Pictures taken by Rabbi Avi Genack, [email protected]

Sixth graders enjoyed a fun filled day in upstate New York last Tuesday. Rabbi Litton organized a wonderful trip to Bear

Mountain followed by trampoline jumping at Bounce.

It was a beautiful day at Harriman State Park as we followed the white markers up Bear Mountain. Some boys and girls en-

joyed sprinting to the top, while others took their time. The view from the top was extraordinary, and we all felt very accomplished.

Then came the fun stuff! Dunking, flipping and playing dodge ball all while bouncing on trampolines! Rabbi Genack and I

tried to win some dodge ball games, but we were no match for 6B.

Special thanks to the chaperones - Mrs. Dahan, Rabbi Cohen, Rabbi Genack and Ms. Kramer - for making this day fun, while

ensuring the safety of all our students.

Our 6th Grade Trip By Eliezer Spirgel, 6B

The bus ride was

Bumpy to Bear Mountain.

We went on a long hike

Up the mountain.

After 2 hours

finally, we're at the peak

We stood sweaty

staring at the

Beautiful view.

At Bounce we hop on

The bouncy trampolines

one entire hour of joy.

Dodge ball against the girls

Racing through the square pit

Flips on the big regular trampoline

area.

Hour's up

The fun is done

Now back to school

The bus home was scorching

We got to school all wilted

Get off the bus

Shower for an hour

Tomorrow back to school

To learn again.

Bounce By Ben Eden, 6B

I get out of

Rabbi Genack’s car.

We walk into Bounce.

We run right to dodgeball.

We jump and

bounce around,

like a flea on a dog.

We play many games.

My team

wins a few.

Then we go to the hoop.

Nobody can dunk.

It is high up

like the top of a tree.

We then play more dodgeball.

As we go home,

the sadness of coming back to school

is greater than a tiger eating you,

piece by piece.

Hiking Up a Mountain By Loren Elmann, 6G

Hiking up a mountain

pausing for a rest

step over step

step over step

up the rocky depths

drinking lots of water

bugs hanging from the trees

sweat falling down our foreheads

and bumping into weeds

at the top we are now

what a breathtaking view

the top of Bear Mountain

catching some early morning dew



Grade 6 Nature Extravaganza II By Rabbi Ariel Cohen, [email protected]; Pictures taken by Rabbi Avi Genack, [email protected]

Hike, Bounce, Bus By Rebecca Roth, 6G

First the bus

Getting on sounded like a stampede of wild

mustangs

On the bus

A group of wild monkeys

Games,

Songs

And pictures.

First stop

Bear Mountain,

As pretty as a gorgeous prom dress

Hiking 4 miles

Trying to walk with noodles for legs

Then eating at the bottom of the mountain

Smelling sweet smells

Grass

And flowers

Back on the bus.

The second stop

Bounce

Jumping on the trampolines

Playing dodgeball

Shooting baskets

Back on the bus

For the last time.

School

Our trip is over.

Bus Trip Chava Milo, 6G

Warm as the sun,

loud as 1,000 screaming babies!

Sweet sugary candy getting passed

down the aisle.

Bouncing,

Bounce,

Bounce in our seats.

Waiting to arrive.

Jumping off the bus.

Hiking By Suzi Dweck, 6G

Beginning just boring,

As one of the 365 regular days pass by

Middle just mesmerizing,

as I am on my way to conquer the world

End just exquisite,

As the happy ending of a movie comes to

reality



Grade 7 Boston Adventure By Rabbi Ariel Cohen, [email protected]

The 7th graders enjoined their annual trip to Boston last week organized by

Mrs. Fine and Mrs. Alter. The boys and girls had loads of fun while also learning

about the rich history found in Massachusetts. Here is a small glimpse into the trip

and the sights we saw.

We began with a visit to the Plimoth plantation located in Plymoth Massa-

chussets. We entered the 17th century and experienced what life was like for the Pil-

grims living along the shore of Plymoth Harbor. We found modest timber-framed

houses furnished with reproductions of the types of objects that the Pilgrims owned.

The townspeople were very engaging and told us about their new lives in Plymouth

Colony. Then we met the Native American Wampanoag tribe. They were dressed in

historically accurate clothing, mostly made of deerskin. They explained to us how

they make food and how they protect their homes in the winter.

Next we traveled to the Salem Witch Museum where we saw a reenactment

of the Salem witch trials in 1692. We went through a history of witches throughout

the ages and even found out that there are modern day witches even today!

Our meals were at the Hillel in Boston University and we were treated to an

array of wonderful dishes for dinner and later for breakfast and lunch. We davened at

BU and enjoyed a short Shiur given by Rabbi Cohen.

Then we let it all out at "Boston Bowl" where arcades were played, prizes

were wonm, and a good time was had by all. We bowled the night away and the com-

petitive side of some teachers and students really came out!

The next day we started with a tour of Fenway Park. Fenway is the oldest

stadium in the Major Leagues, and we basked in its rich history. We sat in the very

expensive "Green Monster seats" and also visited the Red Sox Hall of Fame gallery.

We continued the Quincy Market area where we visited a Holocaust memori-

al site and had a picnic style lunch. That took us into the market where we shopped till we dropped (or till we had to get back on the

bus). We spent lots of money on overpriced souvenirs and accessories; we almost felt like we were back in New York!

Finally the "Duck Tours" where we toured Boston in a "DUCK", a W.W.II style amphibious landing vehicle. First we were

greeted by our tour ConDUCKtors, who narrated the tour. We cruised by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom

and a city of firsts, from the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill and the TD Banknorth Garden, Boston Common and Copley

Square etc. And just when we thought we've seen it all, there was more! Our DUCK went right into the Charles River for a breath-

taking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.

We got home safe and sound thanks to our wonderful bus driver as well as the teachers that ensured we had a fun and safe

time. Thank you to Rabbi Ariel Cohen, Rabbi Jeremy Litton, Marsha Zweiter, and Atara Neuer for chaperoning the trip!



Parsha Challenge: Shelach Submitted by Rabbi Binyamin Yablok, Associate Principal, based on questions from Congregation Rinat Yisrael in Teaneck, New Jersey

1. (a) Why is the meraglim story told after Miriam’s tzara’at (3

views)? (b) (1) On what date did Moshe send the meraglim? (2)

How do we know this (2 ways)? (c) Why does the shevatim’s

order for the meraglim differ from that of the census (1:5-15)

and inauguration korbanot (7:12-83)? (d) (1) Who were Calev’s

2 wives? (2) His son? (e) Why was Yehoshua called “bin (son of)

Nun”, not “ben” (2 views)? (Bamidbar 13:2-16)

1. (a) (1) After seeing Miriam punished for lashon hara, the me-

raglim failed to learn, speaking lashon hara about Eretz Yisrael

(Rashi). (2) The women, who had not joined in the cheit ha’eigel,

did not question Moshe’s leadership when the men complained about no water and food – the women stopped defending him when

Miriam’s told about Moshe’s separating from Tzipora (Oznayim laTorah). (3) Moshe sent the meraglim when Miriam’s tzara’at end-

ed; (b) (1) 29 Sivan – 2nd year in the midbar; (2) (i) Bnei Yisrael left Har Sinai on 20 Iyar – 2nd year (10:11), traveled 3 days (10:33 –

23 Iyar), camping at Kivrot haTa’ava and demanding meat. Hashem gave meat for a month (29 days – 22 Sivan) (11:20), when they

arrived in Chatzeirot. Miriam spoke lashon hara, had tzara’at for 7 days (12:15) until 29 Sivan, when he sent the meraglim; (ii) they

returned on 8 Av (the day before Tisha B’av) after 40 days in Eretz Yisrael (13:25) – they had left on 29 Sivan (29-30 Sivan – 2 days,

plus 1-30 Tamuz – 30 days, plus 1-8 Av – 8 days, totaling 40 days (Taanit 29a). (c) The meraglim are listed in pre-sin stature order –

Calev was 3rd and Yehoshua was 5th (Ramban). (d) (1) (i) Bitya, Pharaoh’s daughter (Megila 13a). (ii) Miriam; (2) Chur (Sifri). (e)

(1) “Bin Nun” sounds like “bina” (understanding), showing his great Torah understanding (Ramban). (2) When Hashem changed

Sarai’s name to Sarah, He removed the yud from her name and added it to Yehoshua – since “Sarai” had no vowel under the yud, but

“Yehoshua” had a shevau (2 dots), He changed the segol (3 dots) of “ben” into a chirik (1 dot) of “bin” to compensate (Medrash

Talpiot).

2. (a) Why did Moshe ask the meraglim to determine, “does the land have a tree?” – every country has trees? (b) Why did 10

meraglim talk negatively about Eretz Yisrael? (c) They told no overt lies – why were they punished? (d) (1) The Torah says,

“they [the meraglim] ascended in the Negev, and he arrived at Chevron” – why the change from plural to singular? (2) Why

did Yehoshua not go to Chevron? (Bamidbar 13:20-29)

2. (a) Moshe figuratively asked if there was any morally fit inhabitant with merit to protect the Cana’anim (Rashi). (b) Under Moshe,

they were nesi’im but knew from Eldad’s and Meidad’s nevu’a that Yehoshua would lead in Eretz Yisrael, probably appointing new

nesi’im. They thought detaining Bnei Yisrael in the midbar would keep them as leaders (Torah Ohr). (c) While they began giving fac-

tual information, they showed a lack of faith by saying “efes” (“but”), i.e., despite the land’s goodness, it was unconquerable

(Ramban). (d) (1) While they went south, as Moshe instructed, Calev went to daven at Me’orat haMachpeila that Hashem save him, in

the avot’s merit, from the meraglim’s plot; (2) Yehoshua did not pray for help since Moshe already had davened for him (Bamidbar

13:16), when adding a yud to his name (Sotah 34b).

3. (a) Why did Hashem want the meraglim to return the night before Tisha B’av? (b) What did Yehoshua and Calev mean by

“[the Cana’anim’s] protecting shadow has left them” (3 views)? (c) (1) Why is the yud enlarged in “yigdal” ([may Hashem’s

strength] be magnified”)? (2) What were Bnei Yisrael’s 10 tests in the midbar? (d) Why is “ve-hei-veiti” (I shall bring [your

children to the land]) spelled with an extra yud (2 views)? (e) Why were Bnei Yisrael afflicted with 38 additional years in the

midbar after the meraglim’s sin (2 views)? (f) (1) Which 5 groups did not die in the midbar and were allowed to enter Eretz

Yisrael? (2) Why did Hashem punish only men in the 20 to 60 age range? (g) From where do we learn that those causing oth-

ers to sin get no chance for teshuva? (Bamidbar 14:1-34)

3. (a) On 8 Av, Ya’akov beat Esav’s angel (Bereishit 32:25-31) – He wanted Ya’akov’s merit to beat their yeitzer hara to speak

against Eretz Yisrael (Zohar). (b) (1) Hashem beat the Cana’anim’s guardian angels (R. Bechaya). (2) Iyov, whose virtue guarded

them, died (Rashi). (3) On Hoshana Raba, no shadow is cast from one destined to die that year, i.e., death has been decreed for the

Cana’anim (Ramban). (c) (1) Moshe asked – although Bnei Yisrael failed yud (10) tests, they should be saved in the merit of Av-

raham’s 10 tests he passed (Ba’al haTurim). (2) They (i) complained about the Mitzrim chasing them at Yam Suf (Shemot 14:11), (ii)

Mara’s bitter water (15:24), and (iii) lack of food (16:3); (iv) left over mun (16:20), (v) gathered it on Shabbat (16:27); (vi) com-

plained about no water at Refidim (17:2); (vii) made the eigel (32:4); (viii) criticized His mitzvot (Bamidbar 11:1), (ix) the mun being

bad (11:4), and (x) Eretz Yisrael (14:2) (Arachin 15a). (d) (1) The land has 10 levels of kedusha (Rokeach). (2) It can be split into “ve

-hei-vi ti” (He will bring them [for] ti, gematria 410), the years of the 1st Beit haMikdash (Rabeinu Efrayim). (e)(1) They were pun-

ished a year for each of the 40 days the meraglim, sent in the 2nd year, spent in Eretz Yisrael (Rashi). (2) The Cana’anim respected

Sarah at her funeral and Avraham who died 38 years later – when they showed respect at Iyov’s funeral, they received 38 more years

before Bnei Yisrael’s conquest (Oznayim laTorah). (f) (1) (i) Yehoshua and Calev; (ii) the generation’s women and (iii) Sheivet Levi,

who did not join in the sins of the eigel and the meraglim; (iv) boys under 20 years old; (v) men above 60 (Bamidbar Raba). (2) They

were eligible for the army but refused to fight the Cana’anim (Chizkuni). (g) The meraglim were punished instantly so that they could

not repent (Alshich).



Celebrate Israel Parade, 6/2

Please join us for the

Annual Celebrate Israel Parade In honor of the 65th anniversary

of the establishment of the State of Israel.

Sunday, June 2, 2013 Fifth Avenue, from 57th to 74th Street

We will assemble at 10:45 am, section 2: 5th Avenue between 54th and 55th Street.

PLEASE NOTE:

Students in Grades 4 – 8 are strongly encouraged to march with us. Parents are welcome to join our ranks in the parent marching section.

Parade rules prohibit younger children, strollers, and back bags in the line of march.

We have a beautiful parade t-shirt for all marchers. We look forward to seeing you



Parents Council BBQ, 6/13



Family Fun Days: SI Yankees vs. Brooklyn, 6/17

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

Watch the Staten Island Yankees in an epic

game against the Brooklyn Cyclones!

Monday, June 17th, 7 pm

At Richmond County Bank Ballpark,

Staten Island

$15/ticket: includes hot dog and drink, program,

hat, fireworks, and a chance to run the bases.

Game starts at 7 pm, but arrive early to eat and

get the goodies.

RSVP to Rachel, [email protected]



Order School Supplies through MDS!

Order School Supplies through MDS!

Deadline: June 26th

You asked for it! We're implementing our school supplies program for

September 2013! Pre-order your school supplies for your child's specific

class. Once you have purchased the supplies, they will be delivered to the

school by the first day in September and will be given to your child.

Orders must be placed by June 26th. Link to purchase is:

www.shopttkits.com with the school account number 32347.

Grade 1 $24.00

Grade 2 $34.00

Grade 3 $46.00

Grade 4 Boys $40.00

Grade 4 Girls $49.00

Grade 5 $56.00

Grade 6 $69.00

Grade 7-8 $36.00

Special Ed Boys $24.00

Special Ed Girls $38.00

Special Ed Grades 1-2 $36.00



Contact: Jackie Dayton-Berman at [email protected] with questions.

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In the MDS Family...

Mazal Tov to Ilana Shrier (Lower School Faculty) on her engagement to Aaron

Rosenson.

Mazal tov to Nelly Brody (Lower School Faculty)

on the birth of a granddaughter, Sara, to Feigi and

Dovid Klein.

Mazal tov to Henni Bitter, RN, and her husband

Shlomo on the birth of a grandson (pictured right)

to Havi and Elichai Bitter.

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the tragic passing of Jordan Bergman,

husband of Shoshana (Dachs) Bergman and father of MDS student Jack Bergman

(N1) and Jack's younger sister Sally. The family will sit shiva at the home of Jor-

dan's parents at: 17 Mountain Ridge Dr., Livingston, NJ 07039 from Wednesday

morning to Sunday evening. Shiva visiting hours will end every evening at 9:00

pm. We offer our deepest condolences to Shoshana, Jack, Sally and the entire fam-

ily on this tragic and sudden loss. To honor the memory of Jordan Bergman a”h,

you can donate to the MDS Library Fund on our website or you may send in your

contribution to Josh Caplan in the Business Office. The family will be informed of

all contributions. May the entire family be comforted among the mourners of

Tzion andYerushalayim.

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rena Sternbach,

mother of our Bookkeeper, Michael Sternbach. Shiva will be observed through

Wednesday morning, June 5, at Michael's home: 23-25 Bell Blvd., #1B, Bayside,

NY 11360, (917) 225-7860. To honor the memory of Rena Sternbach (Reisel bas

Chaim) a”h, you can donate to the MDS Library Fund on our website or you may

send in your contribution to Josh Caplan in the Business Office. The family will be

informed of all contributions. May the entire family be comforted among the

mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.

Yashar koach to our Winning Wednesdays raffle winners:

Upcoming Events (all events are also posted on ParentLocker):

Sunday, June 2nd Celebrate Israel Parade

Monday, June 3rd 6G, 7G, 8G Guest Speaker: Mrs. Slovi Jungreis

Wolff: The Power of Women

Monday, June 3rd Celebrating Toddler Alef and Bet

Tuesday, June 4th 7th Grade Parents High School Meeting, 7:30 pm

Wednesday, June 5th Make up session for Mixed Media Nursery

Thursday, June 6th Grade 3 Rashi Play, Lunch Room

Friday, June 7th 4th Grade “Mannahatta” Play, 9:30 am

Monday, June 11th 7B Bar Mitzvah Program & Breakfast

Tuesday, June 11th 8th Grade Graduation

Thursday, June 13th Parents Council End of Year BBQ

Friday, June 14th Last day of Preschool

Friday, June 14th 2nd Grade Music Festival, Beit Midrash, 9:30 am

Tuesday, June 18th Last day of school Grades 1-7

May 31 2013

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