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Parshat bamidbar 1 Sivan 5777 May 26, 2017 Candle Lighting 7:59 PM Menahel’s Message: No Reminders Two of the three Shalosh Regalim, Pesach and Sukkot, are associated with specific, unique mitzvot corresponding to seminal events commemorated by the respecve holidays. The matzah of Pesach reminds us of Yetziat Mitzrayim, the Exodus, while the sukkah of Sukkot commemorates the ananei hakavod and Divine Providence during B’nei Yisrael’s desert sojourn. But the third regel, Shavuot, lacks specific Torah commandments relevant to the event with which the holiday is most associated, Matan Torah. While there are many Shavuot minhagim rooted in the Yom Tov’s celebraon of our receiving the Torah, there is no mitzvah d’oraita to remind us of this most seminal of events. And for good reason. Unlike Yetziat Mitzrayim and our subsequent desert sojourn, Matan Torah, explains Rav Aharon Kotler zt ”l, requires no reminders. We need reminders to commemorate only events of the past, not those sll experienced at present. The powerful impact of Hashem’s unprecedented revelaon at Sinai is sll felt today, and thus requires no addional commemorave reinforcement. The Midrash relates that when G-d spoke at Sinai, the power of His voice, kol gadol , shook the world’s very core, but sll there was no echo: “kol, v’lo bat kol.” An echo is generally the result of sound waves deflecng off of a surface. In the case of Matan Torah, suggests the Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l, the words of Hashem were not deflected, but rather eternally absorbed into the very being of each and every neshama present at Sinai, including our own and those of our children. No reminders necessary. Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach! Rabbi Ari Jacobson כ‘‘ ז איר- ה‘ סיוןMay 23 - 30 For a Refuah Shelaimah for Aryeh Yoel ben Chaya Etka Sponsored by Hugh and Jenny Jacobson and family Our Newly Designed Website! There are some people in the world who go about their lives, quietly and modestly, pitching in when they see a need, helping without expectaon of recognion, and generally projecng posivity. As one of the many integral people who make our yeshiva a “home away from home,” Ariella Ruderman is such a special individual. Whether it is performing as an integral member of the yeshiva’s office staff, walking various classes to the playground to meet their teacher, accounng daily for the students taking part in our lunch program, or helping teachers create the digital components of their lessons or special projects, Mrs. Ruderman is always there for us. Perhaps you have had the opportunity already to enjoy ASHAR’s newly configured and updated website at www.ashar.org. If not, please look at and admire the site, and the ease with which we are now able to move from page to page for pictures of school events, to view ASHAR’s Facebook content, to access links to Parent Locker, and other informaon important for keeping in touch with ASHAR happenings. This is the result of Mrs. Ruderman’s hard work and numerous hours of involvement, with the support of the technical staff at Rusty Brick (ASHAR parents Ronnie and Barry Schwartz) and input from ASHAR administrators. Thank you to all involved, but a special hakarat hatov to Mrs. Ruderman for her dedicaon to our yeshiva and our students, and for being such a posive role model to us all. Shabbat shalom and chag sameach. - Mrs. Donna Schaer, Principal, General Studies
Transcript of New Menahel s Message: No Reminders Our Newly Designed Website! 16-17... · 2017. 6. 5. · Parshat...
Parshat bamidbar 1 Sivan 5777 May 26, 2017 Candle Lighting 7:59 PM
Menahel’s Message: No Reminders Two of the three Shalosh Regalim, Pesach and Sukkot, are
associated with specific, unique mitzvot corresponding to
seminal events commemorated by the respective holidays.
The matzah of Pesach reminds us of Yetziat Mitzrayim, the
Exodus, while the sukkah of Sukkot commemorates the
ananei hakavod and Divine Providence during B’nei Yisrael’s
desert sojourn. But the third regel, Shavuot, lacks specific
Torah commandments relevant to the event with which
the holiday is most associated, Matan Torah. While
there are many Shavuot minhagim rooted in the Yom
Tov’s celebration of our receiving the Torah, there is no
mitzvah d’oraita to remind us of this most seminal of
events. And for good reason.
Unlike Yetziat Mitzrayim and our subsequent desert
sojourn, Matan Torah, explains Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l,
requires no reminders. We need reminders to
commemorate only events of the past, not those still
experienced at present. The powerful impact of
Hashem’s unprecedented revelation at Sinai is still felt
today, and thus requires no additional commemorative
reinforcement.
The Midrash relates that when G-d spoke at Sinai, the
power of His voice, kol gadol , shook the world’s very core,
but still there was no echo: “kol, v’lo bat kol.” An echo is
generally the result of sound waves deflecting off of a
surface. In the case of Matan Torah, suggests the
Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l, the words of Hashem were not
deflected, but rather eternally absorbed into the very being
of each and every neshama present at Sinai, including our
own and those of our children.
No reminders necessary.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!
Rabbi Ari Jacobson
May 23 - 30 סיון ‘ ה -ז איר ‘‘כ
For a Refuah Shelaimah for Aryeh Yoel ben Chaya Etka
Sponsored by Hugh and Jenny Jacobson and family
Our Newly Designed Website! There are some people in the world who go about
their lives, quietly and modestly, pitching in when
they see a need, helping without expectation of
recognition, and generally projecting positivity. As
one of the many integral people who make our
yeshiva a “home away from home,” Ariella
Ruderman is such a special individual.
Whether it is
performing as an
integral member of
the yeshiva’s office
staff, walking
various classes to
the playground to
meet their teacher,
accounting daily for
the students taking
part in our lunch
program, or helping teachers create the digital
components of their lessons or special projects, Mrs.
Ruderman is always there for us.
Perhaps you have had the opportunity already to
enjoy ASHAR’s newly configured and updated
website at www.ashar.org. If not, please look at and
admire the site, and the ease with which we are now
able to move from page to page for pictures of
school events, to view ASHAR’s Facebook content, to
access links to Parent Locker, and other information
important for keeping in touch with ASHAR
happenings. This is the result of Mrs. Ruderman’s
hard work and numerous hours of involvement, with
the support of the technical staff at Rusty Brick
(ASHAR parents Ronnie and Barry Schwartz) and
input from ASHAR administrators.
Thank you to all involved, but a special hakarat hatov
to Mrs. Ruderman for her dedication to our yeshiva
and our students, and for being such a positive role
model to us all.
Shabbat shalom and chag sameach.
- Mrs. Donna Schaer, Principal, General Studies
Shaya Horowitz, T Class, gets a prize for writing his first book!
Yom Yerushalayim: In honor of Yom Yerushalayim all of our students were treated to ice cream sponsored by the Carter family.
Our middle school students competed in Color War. Each team focused on a different middah related to Yerushalayim.
Congratulations to Team Achdut on winning!
CONGRATULATIONS to the ISAACS FAMILY
on the Graduation of their youngest son,
Aviezri Avraham
from Mesivta of Belle Harbor (and the attainment
of his Driver's License!) &
the Graduation of their youngest daughter,
Devorah Bracha,
from Seminar Beis Yaacov in Yerushalayim.
Shifra Landau, Class 2G, was at הר סיני too!
Friday, June 2nd.
