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PARSHA PERSPECTIVE
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Beginning Again
What does it mean to finish the Torah, only to begin it again the very same day?
This week’s perspective comes from RMBA parent Yosef Levenstein, who reflects on Torah learning through the very different questions his three children are asking at different stages of their lives. From foundational questions about mitzvot to deeper conversations about Jewish thought, he considers what it means to give our children the knowledge and confidence to build their own relationship with Torah and Jewish life. Read this week's parsha perspective →
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THIS WEEK AT RMBA
Deep in the Heart
We’re excited to celebrate 29 RMBA Upper School students whose artwork was accepted into the 2026 J Teen Art Scene exhibition at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC!
This year’s theme, “Deep in the Heart,” explores what it means to grow up in the Jewish community of the American South, and our students will have the opportunity to see their work displayed as part of the gallery.
The community is invited to the J Teen Art Scene Reception on Sunday, October 11 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC. Come out to support our students, experience the exhibition, and see their beautiful work on display.
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Building, Counting & Celebrating
Morah Sandy’s EC3A students took a hands-on approach to learning about Sukkot last week. Students built their own sukkot while strengthening fine-motor skills, counted and labeled the three walls needed for a kosher sukkah, and helped create a classroom sukkah where they could practice shaking the lulav and etrog.
They also played a round of “Pass the Hot Etrog,” adding some fun while practicing turn-taking, patience, and good sportsmanship.
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Simchat Beit HaShoeva
Our Bnot Sherut, Ori and Maayan, brought plenty of energy to Lower School this week with special Simchat Beit HaShoeva (a sukkot celebration) activities. Students enjoyed a glow-in-the-dark dance party, water games, and lots of opportunities to celebrate together, bringing the spirit of Sukkot to life in a fun and memorable way.
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Celebrating Leadership
Middle School students gathered for a special breakfast and awards presentation this week recognizing students who have already stood out for their middot tovot (positive character traits) and strong leadership.
Congratulations to Noel L., Brooke L., Lahav B., Dovid S., Tehilla G., Sivan S., Noah M., Elizabeth C., and Chana A., who each received a book by Rabbi Hanoch Teller in recognition of the example they are setting for their peers and the positive impact they are making in Middle School.
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Reading the Talmud
Rabbi Herzig’s High School Gemara (Talmud) students are studying the fourth chapter of Sanhedrin, including the case of the Ben Sorer Umoreh (wayward and rebellious son). While exploring the deeper moral questions raised by the text, students are also sharpening higher-level reasoning skills and building fluency with key Talmudic “signal terms”, words and phrases that indicate each stage of a legal discussion. Because the Talmud has no punctuation or introductory headings, recognizing these terms is essential to becoming an independent and proficient Gemara learner.
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🤍 HAKARAT HATOV
Recognizing the Good
We are so grateful for all our volunteers this week!
A huge shoutout and thank you goes out to:
Debbie Ebner, Rachel Ezra, Ana Garcia, Jacqueline Guttman, Lisa Leva
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BARUCH DAYAN HAEMET
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the recent passing of
Sandy Poulin
Sarah Bat Meir z"l
Wife of Tim Poulin, Mother of Rachel (and Matthew) Minchen, Grandmother of Yehuda Minchen (EC3)
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- October 11: J-Teen Art Scene Reception 4:00 PM (Art Gallery at the ERJCC)
- October 20–21: Middle School Retreat
- October 25: Early Childhood Open House (for prospective families)
- October 26: Early Childhood Parent Teacher Conferences (4:15 PM–5:30 PM)
- October 28: Annual Giving Day
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ATHLETICS UPDATE
Let's Go for Two!
Our volleyball teams have been battling through some incredibly close matches. Middle School came up just short against British International School last week and again this week in a tight match against Trafton, while High School also faced a tough loss against Memorial Lutheran. This week’s High School match was cancelled, so both teams are ready to get back on the court tonight.
Join us Thursday evening at home as Middle School takes on Pasadena First Baptist at 5:00 PM, followed by High School vs. Grace Christian at 6:00 PM.
Come pack the gym, bring the energy, and cheer on the Stars, a double win would make Sukkot that much sweeter!
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Shabbat Shalom! Wishing our community a peaceful and restful Shabbat!
Robert M. Beren Academy | www.berenacademy.org
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