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In This Issue:
Calendar 2
Parshat Tazria 3
The Soille Scene 4
53rd Anniversary
Gala 7
Preschool News 8
Soille Community
News 9
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool
3630 Afton Road · San Diego, CA 92123 · 858-279-3300 www.hebrewday.org
April 8, 2016 Shabbat Hachodesh Parsha Tazria 29 Adar II 5776 Light Candles 6:56 pm
Third Grade Rashi Fair
Culminating their study of the great commentator, Rashi, (Rabbi Shlomo
Yitzchaki—b.1040 d.1105), the 3rd grade sponsored a Rashi Fair. The
students mastered reading Rashi Script (slightly different to regular
Hebrew Script), learned about the man and delved into understanding the
meaning and influence of his Commentary on Chumash. The Fair began
with a presentation which was followed by stations with different topics
and activities, including Rashi’s Contributions, Rashi’s Script, Learn Rashi
With us, and more. This 3rd grade Milestone Event concluded with a
French-style Reception. Thank you the third grade teachers and aides,
especially Morah Michal Shapiro and of course all the parents who made
this day extra special!
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu April 8, 2016 - 29 Adar II 5776
Calendar of Events
Headmaster: Rabbi Simcha Weiser
Principal: Rabbi Meir Cohen
Director of School Administration:
Estelle Workman
Director of Admissions:
Beth Licha
Dean of Students:
Giovanna Reinking
Preschool Director: Rachel Eden
Business Manager: Klara Lapp
Director of Development:
Joyce Arovas
President:
Geoffrey Berg
Members at Large:
Eilene Cummins
Moises Eilemberg Iliana Glovinsky
Allen Gruber Gavin Horn
Yonina Kaplan Michael Leeman
Philip Silverman Marilyn Williams
Marcia Wollner Missy Wrotslavsky
Brian Zimmerman
Our Administrative Team: Board of Directors:
April
April 12, 2106 5th Grade M&M Exhibition 2 pm Boys Soccer Game 3:30 pm Track and Field Meet 5:30 pm April 14, 2016 Boys Soccer Game 3:30 pm Girls Basketball Game 3:30 pm April 18, 2016 3rd Grade Wax Museum Show-case 8:15 am April 20 - 29, 2016 Pesach Break May 3, 2016 Track and Field Meet 5:30 pm 8th grade trip presentation 1:30 pm
May 9, 2016 Rosh Chodesh Assembly 2:50 pm May 10, 2016 4th grade Sacramento field trip May 12, 2016 Yom Ha'Atzmaut May 13, 2016 Middle School 20% Project Dis-plays 12:30 pm May 16, 2016 5th grade Sea World Overnight Trip Teacher Appreciation Week Begins May 18, 2016 HDS Sports Banquet
May 19, 2016 7th grade Hebrew Restaurant 2 pm May 29, 2016 10:00 a.m. 8th Grade Graduation June 5, 2016 Annual Fundraising Gala
For the most accurate and up to date calendar, please always refer to our website at www.hebrewday.org
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu April 8, 2016 - 29 Adar II 5776
Parshat Tazria Parshat Tazria: (Lev. 12:1 – 13:59) The Torah commands a woman to bring a korban(offering) after the birth of a child. A son is to be circumcised on the eighth day of his life. The Torah introduces the phenomenon of tzara'at (often mistranslated as leprosy) - a miraculous affliction that attacks people, clothing and buildings to awaken a person to spiritual failures so that the behavior can be corrected. A kohen must be consulted to determine whether a particular mark is tzara'at or not. The kohen isolates the sufferer for a week. If the malady remains unchanged, confinement continues for a second week, after which the Kohen decides the person's status. The Torah describes the different forms of tzara'at. One whose tzara'at is confirmed wears torn clothing, does not cut his hair, and must alert others that he is ritually impure. He may not have normal contact with people. The phenomenon of tzara'at on clothing is described in detail. (C) 2011 Ohr Somayach International
DRASHA: The Torah’s concept of cleanliness and uncleanliness, of purity and defilement, differs greatly from our ordinarily accepted notions and definitions. We appreciate the necessity for physical cleanliness. So does the Torah. Having a clean body is one of the prerequisites for acceptable prayer and performance of any of the mitzvoth. It is also part of our requirement to honor our bodies and to show respect and consideration for other human beings as well. But that is not the thrust of the cleanliness and purity that the Torah indicates in this week’s parsha. The Torah speaks of a type of uncleanliness of spirit and soul that somehow manifests itself physically. This type of spiritual uncleanliness stems from human behavior that violates Torah principles and values – especially evil speech. This type of behavior sullies our souls. In Biblical times the physical effects of such behavior could literally be seen on one’s body. Painful and ignominious as the skin eruption was, it had a positive result of warning one as to the consequences of one’s negative behavior and speech. In our time this physical manifestation and warning is no longer present. But the dreadful process of damaging our souls by such behavior and speech continues to apply even today. We say in our prayers daily that the Lord granted us at the beginning of our lives a soul that was pure. When we return it to our Maker we should try to return it as close to its original state as possible. That is in effect what the entire parsha of Tazria is about. The task entrusted to the kohein was to somehow assess the damage, if any, done to the soul. He had the expertise to be able to do so simply by examining the physical body of the person. It was one of the gifts of the kohein. He possessed such an ability to discern spiritual damage from
viewing external symptoms. Apparently a holy person is able to do so. Legend has it that the famed ARI (Rabbi Isaac Luria of sixteenth century Safed) was able to tell a person what one’s sins and spiritual defects were simply by looking at the person’s face. Legend also tells us that, because of this power, people rarely visited or conversed with him. We are reticent to know the real truth about ourselves and the state of our souls. In Biblical times the L-rd, so to speak, forced us by physical symptoms to come to the kohein and confront our true spiritual state. This was a blessing, albeit in disguise, for it allowed for the necessary diagnosis that could eventually lead to spiritual repair, improvement and advancement. This is the supreme task of the kohein in helping others achieve their betterment. It was therefore a spiritual experience of advancement for the kohein as well. Helping others always helps to cleanse one’s soul and advance one’s spirit. Shabat shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein (C) 2011
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Camp Kolanu
Kolenu Readers: Don't forget to sign up for Camp
Kolanu! Soille Hebrew Day's very own camp
offering fun trips, incredible electives,
interactive Jewish learning, and inclusive kosher
meals and snacks!!! Early bird deadline
ends Friday, April 1. Then prices go up so please
sign up today! Questions?
Email [email protected].
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu April 8, 2016 - 29 Adar II 5776
The Soille Scene Hebrew Day Alum Receives
Leadership Scholarship
Harel Amsalem (HDS class of 2012) was selected
by Brandeis University as an Edward Fein Schol-
ar for the Class of 2020. This prestigious scholar-
ship honors outstanding students from the West
Coast who have demonstrated academic excel-
lence, community and school participation, and
continued personal growth.
Harel is a graduating senior at SCY High.
Sign up for Harel’s Homework Club Mondays and
Wednesdays after school. See flyer for details
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu April 8, 2016 - 29 Adar II 5776
53rd Anniversary Gala
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 53rd Anniversary Gala Sunday, June 5, 2016 Honorary Committee (in formation) Honorary Chairs: Daniel & Emily Einhorn Ernest Rady Robyn Lichter
Tribute Journal Messages Send in your message now! Put in a message to your children, grandchildren or teachers. Buy an ad for your business and / or solicit ads from businesses you patronize. Tribute Journal Form is found in the back of this Kolenu. Contact Klara Lapp, [email protected] for Journal information. Auction Here is a Sneak Peak at some of our Auction items: Tickets to two Padres Game, week of tennis camp, Hagafen Wine Tour with wine tasting for six, 32” TV, 8-week Art Lessons, week of preschool camp, freshwater pearl necklace and matching bracelet. More exciting packages to come! Do you patronize a business that would donate a basket to our Auction? Contact Estelle Workman, [email protected] for Auction information. Underwriting Opportunities There is still time for you to become a Gala Underwriter. Our goal is to have 100% of the Gala expenses underwritten so that all proceeds can be used for Tuition Assistance. Contact Joyce Arovas, [email protected] for information.
Committee: Simone Abelsohn Rabbi Moshe Adatto Jonathan Aires Mike & Karen Aron Geoffrey & Carla Berg Malcolm Bund Arthur & Eilene Cummins Lesley Davis Moises Eilemberg Leo and Robin Eisenberg David & Claire Ellman Ray & Rhona Fink Wendy and Harold Frysh Franklin & Jean Gaylis Monica Handler-Penner & Ami Gires Eli & Iliana Glovinsky
Rabbi Philip Graubart Allen & Toni Gruber Michael Hopkins Gavin & Cheryl Horn Hilary Isakow Julian & Jenny Josephson Danny & Yonina Kaplan Adam & Tara Klein Jerry & Gayle Klusky Michael & Margaret Leeman Sean & Loretta Levi Daniella Lewis David Lissek Michael & Paula Mantell Rabbi Scott & Jennifer Meltzer
Rabbi Michoel Peikes Robert & Allison Price Colin & Jane Scher Charlene Seidle Yaakov & Devorah Shore Stanley & Marilyn Smiedt Michael Sonduck Gary Torgow Gidon & Marilyn Williams Anne Arenson Winter Rabbi Jeffrey Wohlgelernter David & Marcia Wollner Bertie & Jackie Woolf Phil & Missy Wrotslavsky Brian & Celena Zimmerman
Gala Sponsor* $25,000
Includes a table at the Gala & a Gold page in the Tribute Journal
Tribute Journal* $10,000
Includes a Table at the Gala
& a Silver page in the Trib-
ute Journal
Bonim* $5,000
Includes a Table at the Gala & a Bronze page in the Tribute Journal
Double Chai* $3,600
Includes 8 tickets to the Gala & a Headmaster page in the
Tribute Journal
Patron $1,000
Includes 2 tickets to the Gala & a Patron page in the Tribute Journal
Gala Underwriting Opportunities
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Important Dates:
April 18 - Summer
Camp
Registration Dead-
line
April 20-29 Pesach
Break
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu April 8, 2016 - 29 Adar II 5776
Preschool News Themes of the Week
Season of Spring
Pesach!
Shapes
Farm Animals
‘U’ for Umbrella &
Ukulele
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu April 8, 2016 - 29 Adar II 5776
Community News Mazal Tov to…
…Ilan Buchwald (HDS Class of ‘08) on his engagement to Ashira Hockster and to proud parents Morah Stephie and
Ariel Buchwald.
...Joshua Attia (HDS Class of ’05) on his marriage this week to Yael and to proud parents Perla and Gerald Attia.
...Stephanie Bailund-Witty (HDS Class of ’06) on her upcoming marriage to Zachary Leighton and to proud parents
Tony Witty and Judy Bailund-Witty.
...Bracha Wolgelernter (HDS Class of ‘05) on her marriage to Simcha and to proud parents Rabbi and Shoshie
Wohlgelernter.
Condolences to...
...Rabbi Simcha Weiser on the passing of his father, Melvin Weiser, and to grandchildren Yisroel Weiser
(HDS Class of '93), Chanan Weiser (HDS Class of '95), Malka Harris (Weiser, HDS Class of '97), Temima
Oratz (Weiser, HDS Class of '03), Avraham Weiser (HDS Class of '05), Lucy Weiser (HDS Class of '09),
Eliyah Weiser (HDS Class of '13) and great-grandchildren Yael Weiser, Menachem Weiser, Nava Weiser,
Asher Weiser and also Akiva Harris, Atara Harris, Chaim Harris, Gitty Weiser, Sara Weiser, Ayala Weiser,
Yeshaya Oratz, Tzipora Oratz, Yona Oratz, and Erfraim Oratz.
Save your Boxtops and bring them to school. For
every 10 Boxtops your child submits, they will
receive a prize from the front desk. For every
Boxtop Hebrew Day submits, we receive 10
cents. It’s a win-win for everyone! There is one
more deadline for Hebrew Day to submit our
boxtops, so bring in yours TODAY!
Recycle your used ink cartridges by
bringing them to Hebrew Day!
We thank our recent volunteers! Tamara Adato
Liat Alon
Sharon Amsalem
Maggy Dujowich
Meryn Ellis
Liz Estline
MIndi Estrada
Efrat Freeman
Bella Freifeld
Rachel Guenniche
Judith Halperin
Cheryl Horn
Yonina Kaplan
Dahlia Maman
Ilana Podolsky
Sherry Saavedra
Bessie Wainstein
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Dear Soille Hebrew Day School and Preschool Parents: Our goal is to raise $100,000 to support our school at our Fundraising Gala on June 5, 2016 and we need 100%
parent support to make it a success! One way to help is to donate to our Chinese & Silent Auctions at the gala. A Chinese Auction is where guests can purchase tickets and enter them to win more than 50 amazing baskets
and prizes!
Please Contribute to Our Anniversary Gala! THREE WAYS TO HELP! Please do one, two or all three!
Donate $ - suggested $10 per child / $30 family MAX
Help us ask businesses to donate trips, jewelry, or items for our themed baskets (see
attached list of basket ideas – let us know if you have other ideas!) Donate from your business or ask others
to donate items, gift certificates or free services.
Underwrite or donate a basket or item for the Auctions (see attached list of bas-
ket ideas – let us know if you would like to donate something else to auction)
To acknowledge your generosity and give the businesses marketing exposure, all auction donors will be recognized in our event program, and
the business name will be prominently displayed at the auction.
Our deadline is TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016
PLEASE FILL OUT & TURN IN THE ATTACHED ENVELOPE TO
THE SCHOOL OFFICE FOR ANY OF THE OPTIONS ABOVE.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. If you have any questions, please call Estelle Workman, at 858-279-3300 ext 101 or email her
~ Auction Committee for the 53rd Anniversary Gala
Auc on Basket and Item Dona on Ideas:
ELECTRONICS Kindle iPhone Wii2 iPad Lap Top Chromebook Digital Camera Video Camera Flat Screen TV PlaySta on Fitbit iWatch TRAVEL Palm Springs Getaway LA Getaway Las Vegas Getaway NY Getaway Mountain Getaway Cruise Spa day HOME LIFE Scotch (incl glasses & flask) Home remodeling & landscaping Pet basket Gourmet Chef (pots & pans, cooking utensils, kitchen appliances) Grocery gi cards Cheese & Wine Coffee & Tea Break (ke le, Keurig Coffee Maker & se-lec on of coffees and teas, gi cards to Coffee Bean) Backyard grill with meat shipped Cake Baking & Decora ng - mixer, cake pans, recipe books, cupcake holders) Chocolate Indulgence Movie me – DVDs, popcorn ENTERTAINMENT Sports ckets and autographed items Poker Golf Basket(lessons, clothes, accessories, golf bag etc)
Fitness equipment and classes Surf lessons and wet suit Theatre ckets FOR THE KIDS Arts & Cra s Kids Board Games Baby Basket – neutral gender clothes, baby toys, new-born essen als, blankets Teen Fashion Kids Fashion Birthday party LA Family Fun At the Beach (cooler, umbrella, chairs, sand toys, beach towels, sunscreen, water bo les, floats, boogie board) Extreme Sports Tickets to Legoland Tickets to Sea World Tickets to Disneyland Toys - assortment for various ages FOR THE PARENTS Jewelry Designer purses Day of Beauty basket (hair products, gi cards to Spa or hair dresser, bath & body products, curling iron, etc) Membership to YMCA or JCC Concert ckets JEWISH Shabbat Basket (Kiddush cups, wine, challah board & cover, candle holders and candles) Jewish books and music Jewish Children’s Library Kosher Cookbooks Seforim Seder plate
For more informa on contact Estelle Workman or contact her at 858-279-3300 ext. 101 [email protected]
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence swxc
3630 Afton Road | San Diego, CA 92123 | www.hebrewday.org
March 2016
Re: Request for a tax-deductible donation
Dear Community Relations Team:
We know you get asked all the time to donate to help a good cause, but that’s because your donation really makes a difference!
I am writing on behalf of Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School to ask you to please consider giving a tax-deductible
donation for our Chinese auction at our 53rd annual gala on June 5, 2016. We anticipate 350 guests at this formal event
with families from throughout San Diego.
Marketing Exposure for you!
To acknowledge your generosity and give your business exposure, all Chinese Auction donors will be recognized in our
event program, on our website and your business name and any marketing materials you provide will be prominently
displayed at the auction.
About Hebrew Day School
Since 1963, Hebrew Day School has offered a challenging academic and Jewish education for preschool through eighth
grade. We attract families from throughout the county from Chula Vista to Carlsbad and to La Mesa. To keep a
values-based, private school education affordable, we charge less in tuition than what it actually costs to provide an
outstanding education. Your contribution to our Chinese Auction helps us raise much needed funds!
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School
Tax ID # 95-2305570
(we will send you a tax deductible donation receipt)
Attn: Estelle Workman / Chinese Auction Committee
FAX: 858-279-3389
3630 Afton Road
San Diego, CA 92123
Thank you so much! For questions please call Estelle Workman at
858-279-3300 ext. 101 or [email protected]
Very Truly Yours,
Estelle Workman, Annual Gala Event Planner
Deadline: Fax, mail or email this form to [email protected] by May 15, 2016
Thank you for your generous tax-deductible contribution. Our Tax I.D. # is 95-2305570
Fair Market Value ( Please do not write in “priceless”) ___________________
Please Check One: Gift certificate __ Merchandise ___
Delivery: ___ Donor will deliver to School ___ Have someone pick up ___ Other ___
Donor Information Description Of Donation _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
(Include size, color, dates if applicable. Be exact as to number of items offered or how many people
to be served, if applicable.)
Name: _________________________________________
Business: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
City: ______________State: ____ Zip: _____________
Phone:( ____) __________________________________
FAX: ( ____ ) ___________________________________
E-MAIL : ______________________________________
Website: ______________________________________
Publicity: All donors will be featured in our program, event signage and website. Thank you!
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence swxc
3630 Afton Road | San Diego, CA 92123 | www.hebrewday.org
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 53rd Anniversary Gala Sunday, June 5, 2016 Honoring Selwyn Isakow
Chinese Auction Donor Form
For more information, contact Klara Lapp at 858-279-3300 ext. 105 or [email protected]
3630 Afton Road | San Diego, CA 92123 | www.hebrewday.org
Directions: Fill out this form and mail with payment to SSDHDS, 3630 Afton Road, San Diego, CA 92123. Email your camera-ready
tribute to Klara Lapp, [email protected]. If you would like us to design your page, use the back of this form for your copy and attach pictures.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________ City: __________________________________________
State: ________ Zip: ____________________________ Phone: ________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card #: ______________________________________________ Exp. Date: __________________ 3 Digit Code: ______________
Billing Zip: ______________________________________________ Amount: ________________________________________________
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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 53rd Anniversary Gala
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Honoring Selwyn Isakow
Tribute Journal Form
Bonim Builder $5,000 Includes a Copper page in the Tribute Journal & a table at the Gala
Double Chai $3,600 Includes a Headmaster page in the Tribute Journal & 8 tickets to the Gala
Chai $1,800 Includes a Chai page in the Tribute Journal & 4 tickets to the Gala
Patron $1,000
Includes a Patron page in the Tribute Journal & 2 tickets to the Gala
Voyager $500 Includes a Voyager page in the Tribute Journal & 2 tickets to the Gala
Chaverim $225 Includes a Half Page in the desk calendar
Quarter Page $150
Business Card $100
DEADLINE: May 1, 2016
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 53rd Anniversary Gala
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Honoring Selwyn Isakow
Become a Gala Underwriter On June 5th our school community and the San Diego Jewish community will gather to celebrate the 53rd year of Soille Hebrew Day at our Annual Gala. Our goal is to have 100% of the costs 100% under-written so that 100% of the proceeds go towards
funding Tuition Assistance .
Underwriting Opportunities
Gala Sponsor* $25,000 Includes a table & Gold page
in the Tribute Journal
Tribute Journal* $10,000 Includes a table & Silver
page in the Tribute Journal
Bonim* $5,000 Includes a table & Copper
page in the Tribute Journal
Double Chai* $3,600
Includes 8 tickets to the Gala
& a Headmaster page in the
Tribute Journal
Patron $1,000 Includes 2 tickets to the Gala & a Patron page in the
Tribute Journal
For Underwriting information, contact Joyce Arovas at
[email protected] or 858-279-3300, ext. 107.
*denotes membership in the Headmaster’s Society
HomeworkClub!
After School
GRADES 3-8 FOR ALL SUBJECTSLED BY HAREL AMSALEM(SSDHDS CLASS OF 2012)
Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-5:00pm*
*SPACE IS LIMITED AND IS BASED ON FIRSTCOME, FIRST SERVE. APPOINTMENTS
REQUIRED, NO WALK-INS.
$15 for once a week, $25 for twice a week
If interested or for any questions contact Harel-Email: [email protected]
Cell: 386-405-4131
Snacks and drinks will be provided
Sceince Center Reuben H Fleet:
-And Rose Garden Chametz Hunt-
April 10th 12:30 – 4:30pm
Kids 5 and up enjoy a day at the museum and the very enjoyable Rose Garden Hunt. $10 per kid and a great way to free up
a Sunday before Pesach! Times include travel from BJC to Balboa Park: actual time at the park : 1 – 4. Chametz Snacks provided!