Wednesday, March 8, 2018 ~ כ"א אדר תשע״ח
Friday Candle-lighting: 5:37 PM ~ שבת פרשת ויקהל - פקודי
YHT'S 29TH ANNUAL DINNER!
The unforeseen power outage over this past Shabbat did not stop YHT from producing an epic 29th Annual Journal Dinner! This past Tuesday night, there was a strong representation of our parent body, alumni, 8 th graders, and guests, totaling over 600 people. The room was full of our special YHT spirit and camaraderie! Yeshiva Har Torah thanks its supporters and parents for making the evening such a success and congratulates this year's Honorees: 
Emil and Ilana Ghatan - Guests of Honor
Udi and Dr. Jules Winokur - Pillars of Jewish Education
Ilana Talitian - Aishet Chayil Awardee
Ms. Cindy Kopman - Faculty Award for Distinguished Service

Yeshiva Har Torah also saluted the Class of 1998 who celebrated their 20th year anniversary since graduation.
At the end of the evening, we announced our plans for a building expansion to accommodate current Yeshiva Har Torah families, as well as to open additional space for the many families who wish to join our unique Yeshiva.
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Yom Iyun in Memory of Mrs. Tess Kaylie, ע"ה
On Taanit Esther, our 7 th and 8 th graders participated in a Yom Iyun in memory of Mrs. Tess Kaylie, dedicated to the theme of Chesed in Megilat Esther. Rabbi Menchel started the day off with a D'var Torah that stressed how we nullify the effects of Amalek by engaging in acts of Chesed. This is exemplified in the Mitzvot of Purim: joining together with family and friends at the Seudat Purim, exchanging Mishloach Manot help to create an atmosphere of friendship and making sure that we are sensitive to those who need our help the most by giving Matanot L'Evyonim. The students then participated in two mini-sessions given by our rebbeim and morot on "Reaching Out to Others" and "Unity". The students then had an opportunity to participate in "Chesed in Action" by reading Purim stories to the younger grade students. Unfortunately, Mr. Kaylie was unable to join us. However, Rabbi Menchel shared with the students some of Mr. Kaylie’s memories of his mother and the influence that she had on him and on others to be concerned for the well being of everyone.
WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON IN YHT?
CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S YHT FACEBOOK POSTS!
CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S INSTAGRAM POSTS!
Rami Wachstock's Bar Mitzvah Chessed Project!
Shira Rouhani's Bat Mitzvah Chessed Project!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, DATES AND REMINDERS
TABLE TALK: 
CLICK  HERE  FOR THIS WEEK'S TABLE TALK ! 

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? 
CLICK  HERE  FOR THE  MARCH LUNCH MENU  
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: 
~MARCH~
March 11: Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 28: Grades K-8 3:45pm Dismissal with Friday Busing
March 29-April 6: Pesach Break - No Sessions

~APRIL~
March 29-April 6: Pesach Break - No Sessions
April 9: Classes Resume - Lice Check
April 10: Parent Teacher Conferences - Grades N-8
~Nursery: 12:15pm Dismissal
~Grades K-8: 1:00pm dismissal with Friday Busing
~ FRIDAY LUNCH
April 12: Yom Hashoah - Program and 5th Grade Presentation 9:00am
April 13: Late Friday Dismissal Begins ~ Nursery 1:00pm and Grades K-8 1:45pm
April 16: Science Fair and Blood Drive
April 18: Yom Hazikaron - Special Program
April 19: Yom Ha'Atzma'ut - Special Program, Family Sing-Along & Choir, Performance 6:45pm
April 25: 3rd Grade World Fair 2:45pm
April 30-May 1: 6th Grade Greenkill Trip
PTA CORNER
JOIN THE CLUB
Thank you to the following additional students for donating to the birthday library fund for their February birthdays:  Ellis Bornstein and Ephraim Ganchrow.

Check out photos of our book sponsors here .

Have a birthday coming up? Look out for an email in the month of your child's birthday to participate in our Birthday Book Club.  March birthday emails are in your inboxes!
PESACH CANDY SALE - DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY!
Purim is over and we are full swing into our annual Miss Chocolate/Bartons Passover candy sale ! Your child has been sent home with a large envelope containing materials for this lucrative PTA fundraiser. We urge you to participate - if everyone sells just one item, the school greatly benefits. 
Note that you and your friends and family can now place online orders (in addition to, or instead of, selling door-to-door) by following the instructions below.  This year's deadline for submitting orders (online or to the YHT office) is this Friday, March 9, 2018. If you will be bringing your order form to the office, rather than ordering online, please be sure to fill the form out completely (make sure to indicate your prize request) and include full payment. All checks should be made out to YHT-PTA. 
Thanks in advance for your support! 

For more details, see the email that went out last week. If you have any questions, please contact Sarit Ebrani ( gottoeat@aol.com )/ 516-570-2506 or Sherli Mahgerefteh ( sstar1011@aol.com )/ 516-567-7769.
WE NEED YOUR SIZE!
Although the Celebrate Israel Parade is not until June, we need to order the t-shirts shortly. This is NOT an RSVP for the parade, but completing this form  will greatly assist us in anticipating the number of each shirt size to order for students and families. 
 
If your children and/or family are planning on marching in the parade, please click on the link above to indicate what sizes/quantities of t-shirts you think you will need. We will do our best to accommodate the requests. (Please include all family members WHO ARE MARCHING , including those in grades 4-8).
MAZEL TOV!
Mazel Tov to Ms. Adina Bachrach on her marriage to Nathan Witztum this past Sunday!!
PARNAS HAYOM
THIS YEAR'S LEARNING IS SPONSORED BY 
ROMINA AND ODED WEISS 
IN MEMORY OF HER FATHER 
נתן קאפל בן ראובן ע"ה 
GRANDFATHER OF ADDI ('11), YIGAL ('12), TAMAR (8-1) AND YARDEN (4N)

LEARNING FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 2ND WAS SPONSORED BY 
DAVIDA AND MARC YEHASKEL 
IN HONOR OF THE YAHRTZEIT OF HER GRANDFATHER 
RABBI MORRIS S. FRIEDMAN 
GREAT-GRANDFATHER OF SHLOMO (7-2), LEAH (6-2) 
SHMUEL (4N), CHARLOTTE (1M) AND NINA (NC) 
MAY OUR LEARNING BRING MERIT TO HIS NESHAMA

LEARNING FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7TH WAS SPONSORED BY 
NATHANIEL AND DORIT BABAYEV 
IN HONOR OF 
THE EIGHTH YAHRTZEIT 
OF THEIR BELOVED DAUGHTER 
MICHAL CHAYA BABAYEV 
מיכל חיה בת נתן ודורית 
SISTER OF YHT STUDENT ELY (8-2) AND AVITAL MAZAL (KE) 
MAY OUR LEARNING BRING MERIT TO HER NESHAMA
BARUCH DAYAN HAEMES
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Sala Kirschner, ע"ה, beloved mother of YHT Alumni Parent, Mr. David Kirschner, mother-in-law of Mrs. Marla Kirschner and grandmother of YHT graduates Gabby ('07), Rachel ('10) and Yael ('14).

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.

Shiva will be observed until Tuesday morning, March 13th, at  50 West 96th Street, Apt. 5A, New York, NY . 

Minyanim are as follows:
Shacharit: Every day except Sunday at 7:00 am, Sunday at 8:00 am
Mincha/Maariv: 5:45 pm

May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Contributions can be made in Mrs. Sala Kirschner's memory by clicking the following link:
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