ootb edition 4

7/24/2019 OOTB Edition 4

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Creative. Entertaining. Concise.

Insightful. One OfAKind.

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Out of the Box is a school newsletter dedicated to providing educationa

entertaining way. We aim to inform and enlighten, while keeping it concise

You can read this newsletter straight through, or jump around from topic t

your interests. The electronic platform is meant to enable ease of acce

Hope you learn something new and enjoy!

Natan AlperFounder of Out of the Box

Mission Statement


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Table of Contentshyperlinked!

Judaism

Science

Israel News

Current Events

Out

History

Quotes of the Month

NBA Sports

Brain Teasers


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Be a REAL GIVER!

By: CHAZAQ

It often happens that when a Rabbi or community leader collects money for an institution, some of our donations. In fact, while the collector is speaking and describing the institution, there is usually

himself all they ever ask for is money I am not giving! However, once the collector is done talkin

sees that several of his friends are donating, and due to his discomfort he too decides to contribute

charity is most certainly beneficial and worthy, nevertheless, we learn from the beginning of this we

type of giving we must all strive for is one that is from the heart.

Many of us are approached by Tzedaka collectors on a daily basis. The Rambam writes that if one

person in an unrespectable fashion then even if he gives a large sum of money he loses out on his

therefore discipline ourselves to give with a good heart and not with a look on our face which signato ever see the collector again.

Besides giving money, there is another form of giving which is very effective. For instance, when

due to financial, health or any other issues, G-d forbid, we may actually lift up his or hers spirits by

can help. In fact, the Talmud speaks so highly of one who uses speech as a tool for doing good tha

more blessings than one who helps through monetary means. Therefore, even if we dont realize it

a simple good morning, how are you doing? can have a resounding effect. We must not underest

good word may have.

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guards daven w

They are part of


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Science

Plume from Burning Landfill seen from Spac

There is an ongoing myth that the Gr

be seen from space. In reality, there are som

that can clearly be seen from outer space.

A recent example of this occurred on

of Mumbai, India, when a major landfill ca

covered half a square mile and has piles t

buildings.

According to some, the fire was sta

thrown match, while others claim it was a b

(not too far-fetched).

While the visual effects are impressiv

the situation overwhelms the epicness for t

whose air is being increasingly polluted by

burning chemicals. Air pollution has been a

for a while, and the trash-fire has inflamed

warranted a closing of all public schools in t


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Israel NewsIsraels Outlook

As many ofcongregate in Municpeace talks aimed awar, Israelis are com

Defense Minihe was very pessimfor a successful Russians, who wisPresident Assad toalon said, We komelette from an emake an egg from an

The gist orestoration to the unrealistic and thhostilities would befor the warring pathe Intelligence

currently, partitionsolution.

Peace? Still unlikely

On February 18, Sergent Tuvia Weissman,was grocery shopping when a Palestinian brutallystabbed him to death. This is only one of therecent attacks by Palestinians on Israeli civilians.

Over the past year, tension has beenincreasing in Israel, as Palestinians constantlyattempt to murder Israeli soldiers and civilians.The IDF has been working round the clock asthese erratic acts of terror continue to take

place. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbaspublicly condemns these attacks before theUnited Nations and claims he wants peace.However, when he addresses his people, he praisesthem, issuing greetings of honour and esteemand encourages others to follow in the footstepsof these "martyrs." As long as he praises theseattacks, they will continue to happen. Peacebetween Israelis and Palestinians will be

unattainable until these attacks are stopped.

Yehuda Posner

Chaim Leib Alper


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Outbreak of Zika Virus

By: Netanel Yom Tov

Zika Virus- a spreading virus that can be transmitted to humans via mosquitoes

percent of those infected by it get sick. Symptoms include a slight fever, rash and pi

of which usually fade quickly.

About 60 percent of U.S. residents live in areas threatened by Zika virus. For

states, especially, theres a potential for ongoing transmission, says Isaac Bogoch.

doesnt mean a Zika virus outbreak will come soon, he says, and it doesnt m

inevitable. The virus doesnt ordinarily pass from person to person.

Brazil is trying out an approach to cut wild mosquito populations by

mosquitoes genetic material (known as genetic engineering) so that they cant repro

If scientists could also find an antiviral drug that targets the larger group of vir

Zika belongs to, they would be able to knock out several threats whilst also comb

Zika virus.

News rom the Other Side


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January in HistoryJan. 1, 1863- The Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln

slaves in the states rebelling against the Union.

Jan. 5, 1972- President Richard Nixon signed a bill approving $5.5 billiyears to build and test the NASA space shuttle.

Jan. 10, 1912- The flying boat airplane, invented by Glenn Curtiss, made

flight at Hammondsport, New York.

Jan. 15, 1559- Elizabeth Tudor, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn,

as Elizabeth I in Westminster Abbey.

Jan. 20, 1945 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated to an unprecede

term as president of the United States. He had served since 1933.

Jan. 25, 1961- President John F. Kennedy conducted the first live televipresidential news conference, five days after taking office.

Jan. 30, 1948- Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi, India, by a

fanatic. Gandhi had ended British rule in India through nonviolent resist

violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in th

it must be an inseparable part of our very being," he had stated in 1926


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February in HistoryFebruary 2, 1848- The war between the U.S. and Mexico ended with the

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. In exchange for $15 million, the U.S. acqu

encompassing parts or all of present day California, Nevada, Utah,

Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Texas. The treaty was ratified on March 10

February 9, 1943 - During World War II in the Pacific, U.S. tr

Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands after six months of battle, with 9,00

2,000 Americans killed.

February 13, 1945- During World War II in Europe, British and America

massive bombing raids on Dresden, Germany. A four-day firestorm eru

visible for 200 miles and engulfed the historic old city, killing a

German civilians.

February 14, 1929 - The St. Valentine's Day massacre occurred in Chi

members of the Bugs Moran gang were gunned down by five of Al Capone's m

as police.

February 15, 1933- An assassination attempt on newly elected U.S. Pres

D. Roosevelt occurred in Miami, Florida. A spectator deflected the gunm

result, Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak was shot and killed instead. The gunm

immigrant, was captured and later sentenced to death.
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Quotes of the Month

Dont worry about thosewho talk behind your

back. Theyre behindyou for a reason.

The best way topredict the future

is to create it.

If you w

be magrealiz

author a

Emancipateyourselves from

mental slavery, none

but ourselves canfree our minds!

-Marcus Garvey

You cant have a dollawithout a penny.


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ALL STAR WEEKEND! WOW! This past all-star game set the record for

most points scored on a team for BOTH TEAMS! A final score of 196-

173, West taking the win.

Then, there was the slam dunk contest- Zach LaVine took the trophy

due to his breathtaking dunks and jumping ability but his final

contender, Aaron Gordon pulled off some incredible dunks as well,

making it tough to draw a clear winner.Finally, the splash brothers, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, went

at it again in this years Three Point Contest but surprisingly, Klay

Thompson won the contest preventing Curry from winning

consecutive Three Point Contests.


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Brain TeasersThere are three houses, one is Red, one is Blue, and one is White. If the Red House house in the middle and the Blue House is to the right to the house in the middle, wHouse?

What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?

In 1990, a person is 15 years old. In 1995, that same person is 10 years old. How can

Put a coin into an empty bottle and insert a cork into the neck. How can you remove

removing the cork or breaking the bottle?

click on screefor answers

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Answers to the Mission FTB from last

edition:

1) Bottom Right of Science,

2) Top Left of Israel News,

3) Inside 4th pic from the left in

History,

4) Top Right in picture of NBA

Sports,

5) Background of the Staff pic

Miscellaneous

If youre hungry, ask your

an apple. If the answer is

probably just bored.-1000 Life Hacks

Q: Why don't peoplemug Jews on Yom

Kippur?

A: Dey fast.

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Answers to Brain Teasers!

1) Washington D.C.2) Stamps

3) The person was born in 2005 B.C.E

4) Push the cork down into the bottle.

Then shake the coin out.


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Staff Interview!!!Staff Interviewed: Dr. Waldbaum

Subjects Taught: AP Physics, Chemistry, STEM

Q: Where are you from originally?

A: Long Island

Q: What's a crazy story that happened to you when you were in

high school?

A: I once got less than a 95 on an exam!!!

Q: What is your favorite word? Least favorite?

A: Favorite- Pastry; Least Favorite- Vegetable

Q: Which superpower would you like to have and how would you use it?

A: Clairvoyance. Lotto.

Q: What are some of your hobbies?

A: Sitting motionless on the couch. Thats it.

Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?

A: Take the blue pill.


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Out of the Box wishes a very happy birthday to:

9th Grade: Yishai Attias, Moshe Benhamu, Baruch Berger,

Yosef Goldstein, Joe Greenberg, Yonah Seewald, Jonathan

Wenger, Eli Wiseman

10th Grade: Efraim Azman, Eitan Carroll, Aaron Ehrlich,

Jakey Friedman, Moshe Habshush, Orel Haiimpour, Sean

Marek, Avramie Schwalb, Ira Steinberg, Daniel Weiss

11th Grade:JoJo Cohen, Shmuel Elian, Yehuda Furman, Rafi

Guttman, Adi Ifergan, Akiva Thalheim

12th Grade:Natan Alper (YAY!!!), Eytan Aryeh, Zev Ben-Ami,

Josh Haiimpour, Jordan Hirschfeld, Yossi Porter, Yehuda

Posner, Avi Weiss

H appy January Birthday


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Out of the Box wishes a very happy birthday to:

9th Grade: Eli Hawk, Shalom Janashvili, Jonah Naiman, Avi

Shamoelian

10th Grade:Yoni Aronovitz, Jesse Felder

11th Grade:Adiv Cederbaum, Akiva Fink, Sholom Rafailov,

Adam Zahler

12th Grade: Jordan Eidlisz, Levi Fingerer, David Kazlow,

Mikey Konigsberg, Simon Kredlik, Judah Levine

H appy February Birthday


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Founder and Editor in Chief

Chaim Leib Alper

Executive Editor

Yehuda Posner Davidchai Abramchayev

Columns Editor Contributor

Jonathan Crane Shmulik Roth

Columns Editor Contributor

Netanel Yom Tov

Contributor

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