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Upcoming Events
June 11
Pre-1 to 7th
Step Up Assembly
Upper Gym
9:00am
June 11
Last Day of School
Early Dismissal
11:00am
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BE A LEADER IN THE PTA
It has been a stellar year for the PTA and now it's time to pass the torch! There are several opportunities for you to make a difference in your school and in your child's life.
To learn more about which role best matches your skills and interests, email
[email protected].
If you prefer a shorter commitment, there are also options to chair one of our event committees like family fun night, book fair, chanukkah chesed, the purim carnival and many more options.
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TEACHER & FACULTY LUNCH
Did you know that
teachers still go to school after your kids have left???
They are so dedicated!
Thanks to your generosity throughout the year, the PTA will be providing one last catered lunch on TUESDAY, JUNE 12th.
Thank you, parents, for all your support throughout the year
and for allowing us to
spoil the Hillel staff!
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Got a camper at your house? Make sure you've labeled
all their gear with
waterproof labels and tags!
Whether they're heading to day camps or sleepaway camp, Mabel's Labels has the perfect collection to keep
everything in order.
Great for swim gear, backpacks, water bottles, sleepaway camp trunks, toiletries and more, these essential summertime labels are the best way to avoid mix-ups and lost items at camp.
SALE ENDS JUNE 10TH
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Mazal Tov!
Eitan & Hedva Sender on the birth of a baby boy!
Rachel & Avraham Bendahan on the birth of a baby girl!
Candice & Jared Orkin (New Family) on the birth of a baby girl!
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Parnas Hayom
Parnas
HaYom
is a beautiful way to honor a yarzheit, merit a refuah shelemah, or celebrate a simcha. Dedicating the Torah learning of students at Hillel to mark an occasion helps us to imbue both a love of learning and appreciation for the value of Torah scholarship.
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ISSUE NO. 032
Friday, June 8, 2018
25 Sivan, 5778
Erev Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Tammuz
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Mazal Tov to the Graduates of 2018!
(more pictures coming soon!)
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Seeing Positive!
By Rabbi Sufrin, Head of School
Immediately following the episode of the spies we are introduced to a new Mitzvah, of נסכים - "libations." This entails pouring wine on the altar while most sacrifices were being brought in the בית המקדש -"the Holy Temple." Why was this Mitzvah introduced at this juncture?
The spies entered the land of Israel according to the
Torah during the season of בכורי ענבים -"the ripening of the grapes." They entered at this time since Hashem wanted them to see the beauty of the land and its resources. When they saw the grapes ripening together with the other fruits they should have truly recognized the blessings of the land. Instead, they saw the negative and complained that the land was only fitting for giants.
This is the why the Jews were given the
Mitzvah of
nesachim at this time. The produce of grapes, used by the spies to slander the land, was now going to be used in future to give thanks to
Hashem with every sacrifice brought in the Temple. Libations are poured on the altar to remind us that instead of seeing the negative in the grapes as did the spies, we see how the this same grape can be used for holy purposes and positive outcomes.
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STUCO Elections!
By Rabbi Zach Swigard, Director of Judaic Studies, Middle School
Student Council is an amazing opportunity for our Middle School students to develop their leadership skills, and it provides students a platform to advocate for the student body. Through a complete electoral system, our students campaign and speak to the student body to rally for their votes and a chance to lead the school. Coach Chumie and I are pleased to announce the winners of this year's elections and are looking forward to the next stage of leadership in our school!
Presidents:
Elliot Serure
Mia Sims
Vice President:
Benji Sarir
Ella Ratner-Stauber
Secretary:
Dylan Benhamou
Lielle Kerendian
Photographer:
Sam Mackler
Arianna Myers
Eva Serebrisky
Sarah Shaye
Bulletin Board:
Elisheva Ferszt
Julia Jahan
Gabriella Most
Eliav Zendehdel
Class Representative:
Kira Heumann
Ami Korn
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Principal for the Day!
By Paige Taylor, Donor Relations/Events
"That was the best day ever," exclaimed Aiden and Leila Nelson as they jumped in the car after being 'Principal for the Day' on Tuesday! The 'Principal for the Day' was an experience that was auctioned during the Trustee Event this year, and the children were given the opportunity to learn about and observe what goes on during the daily lives of Hillel's administration team.
To begin the day, Aiden and Leila were greeted by our Director of Safety and Security, Rabbi Broner, at the Oakhurst security office to receive their official Principal badges before diving right into a day of back-to-back meetings with our Administrators. First, they attended a "Day in the Life of the Head of School" breakfast meeting with Rabbi Sufrin, and they learned about his daily responsibilities and asked questions that they had prepared for him. Next, they attended sessions that included "Day in the Life of the Controller and Human Resources Director" followed by a "Day in the Life of the ECE Director." The day continued this way as they met with our Principal, Jason Ablin, took a tour of the campus with our Admissions Director, had lunch with Daphna Orenshein, met with our Director of Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language Department, and explored "secret" rooms on the campus with our Maintenance Department. They ended their day by sharing fundraising ideas with our Development Department.
Aiden and Leila's engagement and excitement throughout the day made this experience rewarding for everyone who participated. The administration team looks forward to sharing this experience with more Hillel students in the future!
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ברית בכל מקום
Hebrew Everywhere
Yael Gelfer, Elementary School Judaic Studies Teacher
This year we focused on conversational Hebrew dialogue. On a daily basis, the students practiced speaking Hebrew through different activities and presentations. Our goal was for the students to speak Hebrew as often as possible in and out of the classroom. One of our main activities was an interview in which the students asked their peers about their families, hobbies, and appearances in Hebrew. The students also learned several recess games in Hebrew, so that they could use Ivrit outside of the classroom in their natural environment.
In our second grade Hebrew program Key of Friendship, the students told us in Hebrew all about their friends and why they love each other. It was a joy to see our students shine in speaking Hebrew and apply it to their daily lives.
In third grade, the students learned about the trip to "Eretz Israel." Each student had to research a different place or city in Israel. Using the iPads, they created an iMovie or a book creator, where they posted pictures with writing and recorded themselves describing the location. Their creativity and love of learning about Israel was clear, especially during Israel's 70
th
Independence Day. The students will continue using Hebrew everywhere they go!
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Foundational Skills in Kindergarten
Stacy Herman, Kindergarten Teacher
In Kindergarten, students are gaining the foundation of skills for beginning reading and writing in both Hebrew and English. We practice learning our letters using many different mediums. Singing, reading books, sounding out repetitive words in stories, and making rhymes. These are all strategies that help children stretch out words to hear the sounds separately, which helps them begin to understand blending. Students learn each letter in the alphabet by first writing the letter in the air, and learning its corresponding hand symbol in sign language. Students also participate in sensory activities that start with the letter they are studying, such as making volcanoes for the letter "v" and making homemade ice cream for the letter "i." Students use various items - such as pretzels, Play Doh, shaving cream, paint, blocks, crayons, markers, pencils, and popsicle sticks - to form letters.
Students practice weekly in their workbooks and color in the pictures that begin with the letters as part of our Handwriting Without Tears and Cap It programs. The children are starting to sound out a few words based on the phonic knowledge they've gained throughout the year. Focusing on one letter per week has enabled the kindergartners to recognize the letter, write the letter, and know its corresponding sound. One of the fun things we've done in our class this year is incorporate the alphabet in sign language. It's amazing to see that most of the children can recognize their own names and most of their friends names and sign them - without using words or hints! We know that when our Kindergartners enter Pre-1 next year, their foundation will be solid and will help them become future readers and writers!
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Enrollment is now open for Camp Hillel - Summer 2018!
For more information, contact Alexis Newman, Camp Hillel Director, at (310) 276-6135 or email
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Mazal Tov to the
2018 Beverly Hills Little League Minor's Champions!
9 of the 12 boys were from Hillel:
Sam Noah
Yakov Liberman
Joey Ratner Stauber
Max Ratner Stauber
Liam Putnam
Levi Sims
Asher Noah
Judah Stern
Coaches:
Parent: Adom Ratner-Stauber
Alumni and Parent: Buddy Brakha (class of 92)
Alumni Eddie Brakha (class of 96)
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Join the excitement as we launch our Middle School Drama Program for the 2018-2019 school year!
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