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Parshas Mishpatim

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Rabbi Idstein, Menahel

A Torah Thought from Rabbi Idstein...

Mr. Cleary’s Corner

Mr. Cleary, General Studies Principal

Throughout the majority of Parshas Mishpatim, we are taught about many of the monetary and interpersonal laws that govern day-to-day societal life. For example, we are taught about the responsibilities of one who borrows another’s belongings, how to calculate payment for damages, and the responsibilities of one who encounters a lost object.

While much of Parshas Mishpatim falls within the realm of what we, as humans, can appreciate as logical, what is most perplexing about this parsha is where it is placed in the Torah. The verses immediately preceding Parshas Mishpatim deal with the awesome experience of the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It was there that HaShem spoke to the Jewish people face to face and the people experienced Hashem in a way that was, and would remain, unparalleled. Why is the description of such an incredible, transformative experience followed by

a parsha that contains laws pertaining to the mundane and the ordinary?

The answer may be as follows. The giving of the Torah occupies a singular moment in history. While it was undoubtedly the loftiest spiritual experience possible in this world, it was meant to serve as a beacon and guide to how we live every moment of our lives. Parshas Mishpatim is teaching us that our every action, down to the most mundane and ordinary, is to be governed by the Torah and the will of the very same HaShem who descended from the heavens and spoke to us at Sinai. Every moment of our daily lives can be infused with the same holiness and spirituality that we experienced at Sinai. How? By acting according to His will and by keeping in mind that HaShem cares about each of our actions.

With such an outlook and focus, we have the opportunity of living a life of spirituality and holiness, regardless of our situation, stage in life, or profession.

Have a great Shabbos!

Dr. Jules Nolan is coming to speak to parents on February 26th at 7:15 p.m. She is a licensed psychologist, president of the MN School Psychology Association, and a practicing partner in Phoenix School Counseling. Torah Academy is partnering with this firm to provide a licensed school counselor who will be at our school on Fridays. Dr. Nolan is an expert on classroom behavior, student resilience, and learning. She was the keynote speaker at the MNSAA conference, which I attend annually, and she was outstanding. Here is what she will be speaking about on Wednesday.

Raising Children with GritAs parents, we are happiest when our children are happy, performing well at school, and getting along with others. When they struggle or stumble, we often suffer for them,

worry about them, and feel compelled to help them through. Sometimes though, well-meaning parents can “help” in a way that actually robs their children of valuable experiences. Some experiences are necessary for our children to develop courage, conscientiousness, and resilience. In this session, parents will learn how to avoid common parenting mistakes that can hinder the development of grit, as well as better strategies to enhance their child’s growth.

I’ve written about grit and mindset many times, so I am thrilled to have an expert come in and offer her expertise on the subject. Please plan on attending the valuable, informative session. She will speak and then answer questions. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.

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Summer Camp Scholarships!Thanks to funds raised through the annual Community Campaign, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation is able to award

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The timeline for the application process is as follows:Camp Scholarship Application Due Date: Monday, February 24, 2020Camps and families will be notified of application status no later than Friday, March 13, 2020Go to https://jewishminneapolis.org/campscholarships/ for more information. Remember that all

applications are due by February 24.

Our condolence to Dr. David Bahn on the loss of his mother, Dr. Adele Bahn a”h.

Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Albert and Chaya Albert Miller on the birth of a grandson to Mr. and Mrs. Shlomo and Tali Miller. May the bris take place b’ito u’vizmano.

Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Adam and Aviva Crystal on the birth of a baby boy. May the bris take place b’ito u’vizmano. Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Yochanan and Gloria Crystal and Dr. Nesanel Breningstall, and great-grandmother Mrs. Eleanor Glick.

Eliezer EbsteinElliot WeissEsther ConnorPerel Malka EngelsonElya GoldbergerChava MandelbaumAri ShertokYitzy KaplanYaakov KatzSholom Yehuda PamEliezer WeinbergChava GoldbergerChavi Silverberg

Mazel Tov to Winners of our On-Time Scratch-Off Card Game!

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Yechiel KutoffYisroel Isser MayerHillel Shaul RobertsMichoel SklareGuita BorensteinAdina GepnerSruli SilvermanAteret Batya KleinRochel SpiroAri OmanZalman SklareRoi TsadokBatsheva Smith

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Avromi Ancier Lev BaderYisroel Mendel BittermanEsther BorensteinGuita BorensteinYossi BorensteinLeibel BotnickRuchama BotnickNaftali CohenBetzalel Yosef ConnorMenucha Chana DrayEliezer EbsteinMiriam EbsteinMoshe EbsteinPerel Malka Engelson

Hint of the weekThis week we read Parshas Mishpatim which contains in it the 4 Watchman. If your child has not been tested on the 4 Watchman, have them study and be tested on the 4 Watchman which can be found on page 51.

We are now two weeks after the halfway mark, the school total is more than 120,000 points with more than 46 students who have passed

their individual goal. Students who have attained their individual goal:

Refoel Shmuel EngelsonYisroel FlinkensteinDovid GaliliAvi GhermezianRachel GhermezianTalyah Esther GhermezianYehuda GibberChaim Yosef GoldbergerAvromi GreenbergRussie GreenbergShimon GreenbergShaul GrossDovid HeislerDevora HerronBracha Yehudis IdsteinShaindy Kalatsky

Yitzy KaplanDena KupferBinyomin Ezriel LichtmanAhuva MandelbaumTova MandelbaumChaya Hudis MayerHillel Shaul RobertsRacheli RobertsEsther Tova ShertokChavi SilverbergMichoel SklareBatsheva SmithChana SparShmuel SparMordechai Aryeh Weinberg

Od Yosef Chai CampaignIt is that time of year again! The children came home with Od Yosef Chai raffle books today. Please encourage them to help the needy in Eretz Yisroel for Purim. Last year Torah Academy raised over $9,000! We are so appreciative of your cooperation and partnership in this wonderful mitzva!

• The children were reminded to only collect with parental permission.

• For every 3 raffle books they sell (2 books in Grades 1 and 2), the children can get a free book for

themselves!

• Monies collected should be given to the Rebbe, Morah, or davening teacher for their class.

• ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT DIRECTLY TO “OD YOSEF CHAI”

• Any class that raises $500 will have a special celebratory party after Purim!

• Money can be brought in up to and including Purim day!

• Parents do not need to feel compelled to give to every child that knocks on their door.

• Children are encouraged to call relatives and friends, not necessarily go to local families numerous

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Classroom Close-up1st Grade General Studies

Ms. Kittleson, Mrs. Singer, & Mrs. WennerFirst grade has 101 reasons (and counting!) to love school. The transition from kindergarten to first

can be a challenge, but these children are up to it, and succeeding!In first grade, we tackle a whole bunch of new reading rules: Super E, word endings, more complex

phonemes (ea, ee, oi, oy, and beyond!). Writing and grammar become an important part of our weekly routine. We learn to sound out our words using our phonics skills in order to communicate through increasingly detailed sentences and stories.

New this year in first grade reading has been an increase in building phonemic awareness through games, riddles, and hands-on activities. Phonemic awareness is crucial to reading success; it is the building block to understanding the sounds in words. Not only do we hear each sound, but we need to learn to automatically manipulate those sounds in words. With thorough practice, we are becoming phonemic masters!

In math, we start to branch out, learning to understand how to read and solve addition and subtraction equations, fact families, place value, geometry (both 2D and 3D shapes), and how to break down complex problems systematically. Our new curriculum challenges us to look at numbers in different ways, through lots of hands-on practice.

In science and social studies, we cover a broad range of topics with stories and projects. This year, first graders have explored and created maps, learned about the lives of important presidents, compared their lives to those in the past, and had numerous investigations of the world around them. We love learning lessons ranging from our country’s history to the natural world.

First grade is a big step in a child’s academic journey, and we are honored to be a part of your student’s path at Torah Academy!



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The View from The ClassroomTorah Tot Two Year Olds “A”Open wide and look inside our mouths. What do you

see??? I see a tongue, some teeth, and lips!!!Mrs. Bodner, Miss B. Weinberg, & Mrs. WahlstromTorah Tot Two Year Olds “B”Triangle came to visit us this week! What fun we had

making “pizza” in the triangle shape! What else is a triangle shape?? You got it—a hamentashen!! Get ready as we go back in time next week and relive the Purim story!!! Don’t forget to dress like a clown on Tuesday, Rosh Chodesh Adar!

Good Shabbos.Mrs. B. Weinberg, Mrs. Rotkin, & Miss B. Prero Torah Tot Three Year OldsPurim preparations are in full swing.... We’re learning

the story, working on our Purim people, shaking mini-groggers as we practice a few of Purim’s greatest hits, and we’re starting our puppets. Samech was an exciting letter to learn because we made our own siddurim and Pp was perfectly wonderful because we had a pajama party. Add to the mix music class by the MacPhail Center for Music and playing in the snow, and what more could any preschooler hope for?

Mrs. Fishman, Mrs. Lynn, Mrs. Chodos, & Mrs. SiegelPre-KindergartenPurim is in the air!Songs— clowns— masks— fish— and the story of

Megillas Esther!For the letter Samech , we spoke about greeting others

with a … a happy face!Parshas Mishpatim has so many mitzvos in it. We know

that most of them teach us how to treat our friends!Have a wonderful Shabbos!Mrs. Heisler & Mrs. SkapinoWe started our friendship unit! We made a book that

describes what good friends do, and we made a friendship quilt.

Mrs. Wenner & Miss R. SparKindergartenLearning the story of Megillas Esther… creating pages

for the children’s individual megillos… decorating some of the “cuppets”… singing Purim songs…. Yes! Purim is in the air in the Torah Academy Kindergarten!!

You can also see our new “fleishig and milchig placemats” in any Kindergarten home! They are adorable and practical and were made in honor of Parshas Mishpatim.

Mrs. C.R. Weinberg & Mrs. SmithHappy 100th day of school!What a fun celebration we had on Thursday. We have

learned A LOT in 100 days! We made commemorative hats with 100 items, counted objects to 100, did 100 exercises, and brainstormed what we would do with $100.

Music filled our classroom again this week with a guest (video) appearance from Rabbi Stein, also known as Shlomo’s Zaidy. He played us some familiar songs on the piano and taught us that we can make music with our hands. It was a real video treat!

Thank you Kindergarten students for making this teacher smile for 100 days! Looking forward to the rest of the year!

Ms. KittlesonFirst GradeIt was great meeting all of our parents at conferences

this week. It is such a joy and pleasure to be able to care for your priceless gems!

This week, we really focused on getting down Shem Etzem nouns, and Poal verbs which are different kinds of words we will find in the Chumash. We can’t wait to actually be able to learn the real pesukim as Chumash detectives. Purim is in the air. We’re getting a head start so we can learn as much as we can!

Ask us about the different mitzvos we learned about. We know the Torah is built on Emes. Ask us how we know!

Mrs. Borenstein, Mrs. Goldberger, & Mrs. RothsteinThis week, we reviewed all of the reading patterns

that we have learned so far. The first graders can now read short vowel words with the CVC pattern. They can read long vowel words with the CV and CVCe patterns. And, they are learning to read both short and long vowel words with endings (hopping vs. hoping). In math, we are learning about place value—tens and ones. We also are practicing using the < = > symbols to compare numbers. In social studies, we discussed the many changes over time, comparing past and present.

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Raising Children with

As parents, we are happiest when our children are happy, performing well at school, and getting along with others. When they struggle or stumble, we often suffer for them, worry about them, and feel compelled to help them through. Sometimes though, well-meaning

parents can “help” in a way that actually robs their children of valuable experiences. Some experiences are necessary for our children to develop courage, conscientiousness, and

resilience. In this session, parents will learn how to avoid common parenting mistakes that can hinder the development of grit, as well as better strategies to enhance their child’s

growth.

Dr. Jules Nolan is a licensed psychologist, a nationally certified school psychologist, and the president of the Minnesota School Psychology

Association. An expert in parenting, mental health, and school performance, Dr. Nolan has been an invited speaker at state, national, and international conferences. She is a practicing partner in Phoenix

School Counseling, a firm that provides licensed school counselors and psychological services to member schools. Her published works include

original research conducted internationally and nationally on topics including classroom behavior, student resilience, and learning, as well as a college textbook on adolescent development titled “Real World, Real Challenges: Adolescent Development in Contemporary Society”. Along

with her husband of 30 years, Dr. Nolan has raised 3 (now adult) children who still show up for Sunday dinner!



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What a week! Our spelling test, writing assignments, conferences, reading reviews, SMART, and “Around the World” with sight words made us feel ready to tackle the next unit in 1st grade reading next week.

Ms. KittlesonWe are reviewing numbers up to twenty, including

strategies to group numbers. We also had our 100 day celebration! We counted our materials, sorted them in different ways, and explored place value.

Mrs. WennerSecond GradeThe excitement grows as we prepare for our Purim

play, scheduled for March 5. Ask your daughter how we know Hashem is always with us?

Miss H. Prero & Mrs. C.R.WeinbergA great big Mazel Tov to 2B on finishing Parshas Lech

Lecha!Rabbi MandelbaumThis week, the second graders learned about Emma

Lazarus, the Jewish poet whose poem is on the Statue of Liberty. She came from a Sephardic family in New York that originally came from Portugal, then Brazil. Her family was here before the American Revolution! We are reading part of the poem for fluency practice. “Give me your tired, your poor; your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”

Mrs. Singer & Miss H. PreroThird GradeWe did a lot of screaming and crying in third grade

this week. We also learned how the choices we make are extremely important. Please ask any third grade girl.

Have a wonderful Shabbos!Mrs. PreroA HUGE Mazel Tov to the third graders upon finishing

Parshas Toldos this week! This week, we started learning the Megillah. We learned when Mordechai came to Shushan. Did Mordechai leave Eretz Yisroel when the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed?

Have a great Shabbos!Rabbi FriedlerThe third graders worked on their models of planetary

distances from the sun. The models are (approximately) to scale, and involved some careful measuring! We officially wrapped up multiplication in math; unofficially, we will revisit it often!

Mrs. HalekFourth GradeThis week, we completed Perek Mem in Chumash

and we began studying Perek Mem Alef. What was going through Yosef’s mind when he didn’t acknowledge them and he suspected them of acting as spies? How can we explain their behavior? Ask our 4th grade boys for a possible explanation.

Rabbi WaxmanWe had a great week! We started off the week finishing

our introduction to fractions. (Ask about our pizza project!).

We also learned about equivalent fractions. In science, we continued learning about how plants’ structures help them function. It was a pleasure meeting with you at conferences.

Have a great Shabbos,Mrs. HerronIn math, students are now looking how to solve “real-

world” problems using all 4 operations in problems that require multiple steps with different operations each, and working on being able to clearly show their work and to model their problem solving. (Our new text uses a lot of “bar-models” to deepen student understanding.)

In science, we’re finishing up our unit, “Structures and Functions of Living Things.” We’ll soon finish the text portion, and will then begin a review, before completing an assessment on their understanding and working on an end-of-the-unit project.

Mr. UsemI’m so proud of how hard the boys are working on

their state reports. We look forward to sharing them with you next Friday, February 28th. Please look for your special invite that went home today. In Language Arts, we read fables and discussed their theme or moral. We also practiced finding the adverb in a sentence and matching antonyms. One question to ask your 4th grader is: What was the theme of a fable you read this week?

Mrs. HechtmanFifth GradeWhat a beautiful Shabbaton we had last week! Thank

you, Mrs Engelson!!We started Perek Zayin in Shoftim—why does Hashem

not want Gideon to have too many men in his army?How did this week’s lesson in Yesodei Halashon

connect to Chumash?Have a good Shabbos!Mrs. LichtmanExcitement is in the air. Only two more perakim to go

in Bava Kama!Rabbi Mandelbaum

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What a great week in Fifth Grade! From mastering decimals in Math, to learning about Earthquakes and Volcanoes in Science, Hyperbole (what was Paul Bunyan’s toothbrush?) and Personification on Writing, and some exciting chases in the Revolutionary War—we finally met Bloody Ban and Daniel Morgan! Beginning a new part in “The Great Chocolate Chase” (the road trip!), and a visit to Iran in honor of Purim, there are so many interesting things to learn. And let’s not forget those ABC projects! Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Mrs. GrossSixth GradeThis week, in 6th grade we started the major topic of

Cheit Haegel. Who was ? Why did the make it shaped like a cow? In Lamed Tet Melachos, we learned three melachos that have to do with weaving. We went back in time in Dikduk and continued in Shema.

Miss BreningstallSeems like the market is the place to be this week! And

you might even be able to turn a profit by finding a money pouch! Isn’t it interesting that the conversations of the Amoraim in the market place have nothing to do with the merchandise? All they want to do is talk in learning! Nice!

Have a wonderful Shabbos!Rabbi LichtmanThis week, students caught up on learning the concepts

of the market economy. Additionally, students explored their potential strengths and weaknesses in terms of human capital. They were able to fill out a real job application with that information. 6th graders had time to review this unit’s information before next week’s test. There is NO Monday vocabulary quiz next week, but please remind your student to study for the unit test.

Ms. SalmelaSeventh GradeI really enjoyed the Shabbaton this past week with

the girls! I was so impressed by the achdus and ruach that the girls had towards one another! We finished Perk Zayin in Navi and learned about HaShem’s nevuah to Dovid as a way to comfort him. We began to learn about Hallel in Biyur Tefillah! Why do we say Hallel on Rosh Chodesh? Ask any 7th grade girl!

Good Shabbos,Miss S. BorensteinEighth GradeWhy were we discussing an agunah in the middle of

Eilu Metzios? A HUGE Mazel Tov to the eighth graders upon completing Parshas Shoftim!

Have a great Shabbos!Rabbi Friedler

MS Geography & History7th graders learned about why the south left the Union

before the Civil War. Students did a debate in class to learn about why the south wanted to leave, and why the north wanted the south to stay.

8th graders finished their presentations about countries that became independent during the Cold War. Students did a great job researching and presenting their projects to the class! Next week, students will learn about the end of the Cold War.

Ms. BergMS Language ArtsSeventh graders finished the class novel, The Great

Fire. One question to ask your 7th grader is: What are two things you learned about the Great Fire? Eighth graders finished their compare and contrast essays this week. We also practiced adding suffixes to change the meaning of a word. One question to ask your 8th grader is: What is a difference and similarity of a suffix and a prefix?

Mrs. HechtmanMS MathematicsThis week in 8th grade, 8B students are now

moving on to solving 2-step and multi-step equations. This is just a bit tougher, but the boys are catching on quickly. 8G students are now beginning to learn what it means to “combine like-terms” and will be using that skill, along with their understanding of properties of equality, in simplifying algebraic expressions and solving algebraic equations. In 7th grade, 7G students are using their knowledge of proportions to help them figure out measurements of things that they are not able to easily measure directly through indirect measurement (such as the height of a large tree, height of a large building, or the distance across a river). 7B students are applying their proportional reasoning skills with indirect measurement, and will then look at what it means for two things to be “inversely proportional.”

Mr. Usem

“Facts and Feats for Kids #1” selected by Rabbi Idstein (from the book of the same name)• The world’s largest pearl weighs 14 pounds and is 9.5 inches in diameter!• The most common color on Earth is – Blue!• Yellow is a happy color. Smiley faces are usually yellow and when a person is happy – his face

shines!• A box of Crayola Crayons has 29 different shades of – Red!

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Guita (Roberts) Borenstein Center for Early Childhood Education at Torah Academy

Senior Division: Children currently in Torah Tot 3-year olds, Pre-K, or Kindergarten

All children attending camp must be up to date on all vaccines Child’s Last Name First Name Male Female

Child’s Birthdate _____/____/____

Hebrew Name Name to be called

What grade will your child be in this fall? _____________ in September 2020 (Must be toilet trained for camp!)

Address City/Zip Home Phone

Child lives with: Mother’s Name: Father’s Name:

____ both parents

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Home Phone (____)_______________

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Home Phone (____)________________

____ mom Cell Phone/Pager (________________ Cell Phone/Pager (____)____________

____ dad Business Phone (_____)____________ Business Phone (____)_____________

Email __________________________________ Email __________________________________

Please check off your choice (you may choose the whole session or just specific weeks)

___All four weeks from June 29-July 24, 2020 __ Week 1: June 29-July 3 Monday–Thursday

10:00 a.m.- 3:45 pm Friday

10:00 a.m.–2:15 pm

__ Week 2: July 6-July 10



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Due to staffing and transportation commitments, we cannot issue refunds for missed time (illness or vacation )




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Senior Division: Children currently in Torah Tot 3-year olds, Pre-K, or Kindergarten

Must be toilet trained!

Fee Per Week

Total Weeks Total Cost

Full Price $155.00 $

Early Bird Price for the Full 4 week session before

April 27, 2020

$130.00

4 $

Early Bird Weekly Price before

April 27, 2020

$140.00 $

$100 registration fee per family, $50 for single child $

Total of all camp tuition & fees $

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Please indicate how you are paying: Check(s) enclosed OR Please charge my credit card:Card Number__________________________________________________Expiration Date ____/____ Security Code ______ (3 digits on back of card) Signature_________________________________________

Mrs. Shaindy






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Ruach DayRules & Regulations:Obviously, uniforms are not required for those students who participate. However, students who are not in costume MUST WEAR UNIFORMS.

Even when wearing costumes, all tznius and good taste requirements are in place.

Therefore,• No pajamas• No shorts• No pants (for girls) and No skirts (for boys)• No mermaid costumes• No weapons (even plastic)• No violent outfits• No outfits representing violent people

Additionally, the point of Ruach Day is all in the spirit of the month of Adar. All students should be sensitive to the feelings of their friends and classmates and nobody should feel left out or isolated in any way.



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Middos Momentwith Efrat & Efraim

Midda #4 Chesed/Kindness“Share with others.

When pouring yourself a drink, pour for someone else, too”Discussions for Week #4**It is understood that these discussions will vary from class to class depending on the students’ age and level of understanding.• What does it feel like when someone shares with you?• What does it feel like when you share with someone else?• Who does it affect more, the giver or the one who receives?• If you shared with a person whom you don’t like, how would that impact on your relationship with that person?• What are examples that we can share with others? • How as a class can we work on the Midda of Chesed by sharing with others?

Classroom Discussions1B Sharing with someone makes us, “The Sharer,” feel good. When we do nice things for someone, this helps us make friends and it makes a friendship stronger.3G Sharing makes us feel good, happy, doubtful, hopeful, nice, and like a tzadekes. Receiving makes us feel good and happy.4B At a party, when everyone is passing treats around, we all enjoy not only the treats, but also the good feeling of helping each other enjoy. That is part of what makes a good party.5G When you share with someone, that good feeling can last a long time. It also helps build a relationship with the person you shared with6G A person can give many different things. A person can give a physical and tangible item, or he can give other things like time, ideas, knowledge, friendship, compliments, a smile, good feelings, attention, and kind words.

Rabbi Mordechai Finkelman spoke to the older boys and girls at Torah Academy while he was in Minneapolis to speak at a community-wide siyum.

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