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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Rosh Hashana Candle lighting 6:46

LEARNING TORAH, LOVING TORAH, LIVING TORAH

Dear Parents and Friends,

– Gavriel, the King has left the Palace.

– Oh, yes, it’s that time of year. The King goes out and

about the people and waits for them to seek Him out.

– What an unusual King: to go to the people and beseech

them to come close to Him!

– Well, we know He is not an ordinary King. He loves His

subjects more than any King I have ever seen.

– That is true, but do they love Him and show their

unwavering loyalty to Him?

– That is not such an easy question to answer. The King has

had a long history with His subjects, and they know that

ultimately He is the only one they can count on.

– But so many times they have disappointed Him! Yet, He

always forgives them. They just have to ask.

– They are most fortunate that He seeks them out and gives

them the opportunity to correct the errors of their ways.

– Oh, I am sure they are working to mend their ways. After

all, this is when the King sits in His court and judges the

people. Will they be rewarded or will there be retribution?

Will they seek His forgiveness with love for their Sovereign?

– Why don’t we take a look around and see what is

happening among the villagers?

– Yes, I am quite curious. You know, it has been a difficult

year for the King’s constituency.

– Oh, I know it Compliance is not always easy for them, and

there have been several new mandates which they are

obligated to follow.

– See, that man standing in the corner? His whole body is

trembling, and the tears are flowing like rivulets down his

face. I can’t hear what he is saying, but I do hear the words

such as “beseech”, “mercy”, “your Majesty”.

– It looks like He is having an intense conversation with the

King. It looks like he is experiencing great challenges.

- We have a very benevolent King who measures out

compassion and kindness liberally.

– Yes, He does. Without that compassion and kindness, I

don’t know how His subjects would survive all of their trials

and tribulations.

– Oh, my! Do you see those two people arguing? It must

have something to do with money. That is usually the major

source of conflict among the people. If only they would

understand that it is the King who doles out each person’s

livelihood. So many relationships have been needlessly

broken by the power attributed to monetary wealth.

– You are so correct. Perhaps these two will settle their

argument between themselves or go to the Beis Din. It

pains His Majesty to see His people in strife. He is the King

but acts like a Father who desires to see His children live in

peace with one another.

– If only they would remember that whenever a

disagreement begins to turn into a raging storm, Hashem’s

sadness is profound.

– That is why His Majesty comes close to His Monarchy so

they will become more aware and introspective of their

actions.

– Gavriel, look down there. Rather, listen. Do you hear what

I am hearing?

– You mean those beautiful voices of children davening and

learning? Of course, I hear them; they are the succor for the

very dark and difficult times the subjects have to experience.

– If only they would know that the King is waiting for them

to return to Him without reservation. I know that the day

will soon come. They will recognize the King’s Sovereignty;

they will all be His loyal subjects, and they will serve Him for

all the world to see and rejoice.

It is time to go back, Gavriel. They are all gathering

together. It is Rosh Hashana, they are all bedecked in finery

raising their voice in love for their King – His Majesty. It is

the day of His Coronation, a truly glorious event!

כעמך ישראל מי Who is like your nation – [the nation] of

Yisroel.

K’siva v’Chasima tova!

Good Shabbos and Good Yom Tov!

Mrs. Besie Katz

All students must wear a mask or face shield and should be

reminded when wearing a mask, to cover their nose and

mouth. Please make sure that the masks fit securely.

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www.politzhebrewacademy.org

REMINDER!

Monday, September 21st (Tzom Gedalia)

dismissal for all grades K – 8 at 11:15.

Bussing will be provided (except for Bensalem).

Thank you for everyone's compliance in adhering to our school’s

protocols for COVID-19 prevention.

Two strong recommendations:

• It would be advisable to send your child(ren) to school with 2

masks each day.

• Please have your child pack a water bottle or 2 for each day.

We have water bottles for emergencies, but it is not possible to

supply everyone with water bottles.


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Thank you for being our partners as we keep

COVID-19 away from our school!

http://www.politzhebrewacademy.org/


Chaya

All students must wear a mask or face shield and should be

reminded when wearing a mask, to cover their nose and

mouth. Please make sure that the masks fit securely.

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This week the students at Politz Hebrew Academydavened and learned

in MEMORY of Yita Pia bas Zalman

SCHOOL CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER, 2020ELUL/TISHREI, 5781

21 Tzom Gedaliah –11:15 AM DISMISSAL

27 Erev Yom Kippur – NO CLASSES

28 Yom Kippur – NO CLASSES

OCTOBER, 2020TISHREI/CHESHVAN,

5781

2-12 Succos BreakNO CLASSES

13 CLASSES RESUME29 Middle School Interims

A Beautiful Way to Support Politz –PARNES HAYOM – A DAY OF LEARNING

Parnes Hayom

Parnes Hayom (Daily Sponsor) is an opportunityto dedicate a day of davening and learning atPolitz Hebrew Academy. Your dedication can bemade in honor of a birthday, special event ormomentous occasion, or in memory of a lovedone on or around a Yahrtzeit, or in the merit of aRefuah Shelaima.

The sponsorship of the day will be announced atthe beginning of each class by the Rebbe/Morathereby notifying the students that the z’chus oftheir learning is in honor of, or in memory of,the individual.

In addition, we will publish the sponsorship inour newsletter, Reflections.

Minimum donation is $50.

Please call Mrs. Wellerstein at 215-969-5960x160 to have it arranged.


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On 9/11/2020, Mr. Ryan taught every class at PHA about the tragedy of 9/11/2009. Nineteen years later….

On September 11, 2020, we did a pictorial review of the events leading up to the events onSeptember 11, 2001. The theme that was used was a typical day. We witnessed pictures ofpeople going through their typical day, such as a pamphlet on candidates running forvarious local offices in New York City's Primary Day. We saw pictures of flight attendantswho worked on one of the downed planes (Flight 11). We saw a voting booth with postersof the missing on them. We saw pictures of students heading out to California with theirteacher on Flight 173 We even saw how the terrorists, dressed like typical businesstravelers, were able to get through airport security with no problems. Students wereshown the seating charts of all four downed planes to get a feel for how a typical day fortravelers onboard those flights turned into a tragic event. We mentioned how somepassengers onboard Flight 93 gave up their lives by attacking the terrorists and forcing theplane to crash in Pennsylvania instead of Washington, D.C. like Flight 77 had done.

Mr. Ryan

Flight Attendant Betty Ann Chung, alerts American Airlines reservation employees to the hijacking of Flight 11 and that the crew is unable to contact the cockpit.

Seating Chart for Flight United Airlines #77


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Third Grade Girls getting ready to learn with Mrs. Svei


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Third Grade Boys

Rabbi Rich distributed coins to

all the third grade boys, each

hoping to get the "full silver"

coin just like the one that

Avrohom Avinu used to pay

Efron for Me’aras

Hamachpaila.

Some coins were gold, and

others were silver with a hole in

it.

The lucky boy was

Yehudah Leib Dopiro, who got to keep his coin.


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Girls may wear Politz velour hoodies or sweatshirts. To order the hoodies, please contact Fraylich School Uniforms

(732-886-8023).


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