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18 Adar II 5784
March 28, 2024
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Tzav
Parashat Parah
Shabbat Shalom!
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Candles: 7:01 pm
Havdalah: 8:06 pm
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UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
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March 29 | School Closed | Good Friday
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April 1 | School Closed | Easter Monday
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April 8 | For all students | Early Dismissal at 1 PM (no extended day) | Solar Eclipse (click here to learn more)
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April 9 | High School Girls' Production (more information to come)
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Grade 6 Girls
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Sunday, April 7 | Save the date | Bat Mitzvah
Grade 6 Boys
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Thursday, June 6 | Save the date | Siyum
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Coming in on the tail end of Purim, in the month of Adar, we know that Mishenichnas Adar, marbin be simcha, “when the month of Adar arrives, our joy increases. Purim (5884) was definitely a much needed happiness “booster” for us all! But as we come down from the celebratory high and return to our “regularly scheduled program”, many struggle to find that joy in the humdrum and the mundane. A quick Google search for “how to be happy” yields almost five billion results. Would it surprise anyone to learn one of the top recommendations is expressing gratitude?
Parashat Tzav describes many of the sacrifices to be offered. One such sacrifice is the Korban Todah, the Thanksgiving offering: “And if he brings it as a thanksgiving offering” (Vayikra 7:12). Rashi explains that this offering was to be brought by someone who had been delivered through a difficult situation. There are four categories of individuals who are obligated to offer a korban todah: one who has crossed the wilderness, one who has been imprisoned, one who had been dangerously ill, or one who has crossed the sea. As each of these situations could have cost the individual their life, it is appropriate that one should offer thanks to G-d for His mercy (Berachot 54b).
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GRADE 1 AND 2 VERDUN CIRCUS SCHOOL
Step right up! On Monday, our Grade 1 and 2 students kicked off the week with a thrilling trip to the Verdun Circus School for a superb day of fun and learning. Their activities included balancing, gymnastics, juggling and acrobatics. They were looked after by an enthusiastic group of entertainers. The students had a lot of fun! Thank you to our teachers for chaperoning and to Mr. Roch Poirier for organizing this exciting outing.
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MONTREAL REGIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FAIR
This week, following their triumph at our esteemed Hebrew Academy Science Fair, the winners took a trip to the Montreal Regional Science and Technology Fair to showcase their projects. With hearts full of pride, the students presented their award-winning projects, showcasing their hard work and ingenuity. Kol hakavod to these remarkable young minds and their extraordinary accomplishments!
Jacob Dahan and Aaron Hersson-Edery
Finding the Light
Talia Bouhadana and Tally Pisarevsky
Hope for Soap
Aden Segal and Isaac Laredo
Plant Power
- Distinction
- McGill University, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Plant Science Award
Galia Faust and Annael Cohen-Tenoudji
Sand Wave
- Great Distinction
- McGill University Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry Award
- Silver Medal - Junior
Daniel Bensoussan and Noam Bensoussan
Seeing is Believing…. or is it?
Eliav Sabbah
The Tree of Light
Thank you to Valerie Salem, Vice Principal and Head of Math and Science department for coordinating our students’ participation in the MRSTF and to Mr. Chris Taylor for chaperoning the event.
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GRADE 7 BULLYING SESSIONS
Continuing our commitment to student well-being, our ongoing series of anti-bullying sessions, totaling four engaging sessions, have proven to be a cornerstone of our educational approach. Through engaging activities and discussions, our young learners delved into the nuances of bullying, understanding its various forms and impacts. From fostering empathy to exploring effective intervention strategies, each session was a dynamic journey towards creating a safer and more inclusive environment. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to equip our students with the tools they need to stand up against bullying!
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QAIS ENGLISH PUBLIC SPEAKING
Winners of the Public Speaking within the classroom, competed this week to be named Hebrew Academy finalists in the 2024 QAIS Public Speaking Competition. Students from grades 7-11 spoke proudly and persuasively with original content inspired by quotations taken from the Marvel Universe. The first place winners in the Junior and Senior Category will move on to the final regional competition at LCC where they will go up against the school winners in all the QAIS schools. This year's final round will be held at LCC on April 17.
Congratulations to all our students who worked so hard to make it to this round. The judges had a difficult time deciding but the winners are:
Junior Competition:
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1st place: Noam Ziv Bensasson
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2nd place: Noa Shalev
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3rd place: Eden Bendayan
Senior Competition:
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1st place: Livia Mamane
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2nd place: Noemie Bendayan
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3rd place: Talia Bouhadana
Thank you to all our English teachers for preparing the students and to Jackie Douek, Head of the English Studies department, for coordinating the event.
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SHALOM COMMITTEE
MISHLOACH MANOT FOR NEW FAMILIES
Our exceptional Shalom Committee, led by Nathalie Laredo HA’s Director of Enrollment and Family Engagement, shared the joy of Purim by delivering beautiful Mishloach Manot to all the new families who joined our HA family this year. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated volunteers: Valerie Abikhzer, Sarah Arzouan, Bella Benarroch, Joyce Brook, Gaelle Cohen, Laura Ohana, Laura Segal-Ardman, and Talie Steckler. Your contributions play a vital role in shaping the #HAexperience, and for that, we are profoundly grateful!
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ELEMENTARY PURIM CARNIVAL
Last Friday our HAPA volunteers went over and beyond with an exciting Purim carnival for our elementary students that included amazing inflatables, games run by our grade 6 boys and girls, and lots and lots of prizes. Kol hakavod to our chairs Sarah Arzouan, Rachel Bensimon, Jessica Lieberman and volunteers Esther Abitbol, Lyat Abicidan, Valerie Abikhzer, Bella Benarroch, Yael Benarroch, Erin Halpern, Jennifer Luck, Laura Ohana, Avigail Salter, and Alexis Toledano.
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MISHLOACH MANOT
Once again, sharing joy and tradition, HAPA meticulously crafted an assortment of beautiful and original Mishloach Manot, which were for sale within our community. All proceeds from the sales contribute directly to enriching our children’s #HAexperience. Heartfelt thanks to our talented chairs Ella Mouyal, Ruth Bendayan, Morgan Maman, Rachel Kadoch, and Bella Benarroch, whose dedication ensured each creation was made with love and care. Kol Hakavod to all involved in this fundraiser, contributing to the vibrancy of our community spirit!
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SARACHEK
𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 is on its way to the Red Sarachek INvitational Basketball Tournament at Yeshiva University! Wishing the juveniles boys basketball team good luck this weekend!
To watch the livestream games click here
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GRADE 6 BASKETBALL TEAMS
Wishing the best of luck to our Grade 6 basketball teams as they gear up for the finals in their respective leagues today! HA ALL THE WAY! Bring home those victories!
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Grade 6 Girls won vs. Solomon Schecter | 27-9
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Grade 6 Boys won vs. Maimo | 45-31
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ALUMNI
Earlier this month, past HA students reunited in Teaneck, NJ. Despite their varied careers, the bond forged during their time at HA remains strong.
Left to right: Ari Diamond | Lawyer (‘03), Dan Illouz | Member of the Knesset, Aaron Kogut | Educator (‘03) and Yano Kaufman | Renovations
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CALLING ALL ALUMNI
If you have an exciting milestone to share with the class, let us know! Reach out to s on sociat media @ha.mtl or via email at communications@ha-mtl.org. We love hearing from our alumni community and celebrating your successes!
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Each week High School Head of Judaic Studies, Rabbi Daniel Salter, poses a question for your shabbos table. Feel free to read and discuss our weekly question together with family and friends on Shabbat, and don't forget to tell Rabbi Salter your answers!
A Pinch of Salter this week is dedicated for the safety of our חיילים and the safe return of all the שבויים.
As we are well within the 30 days of Pesach preparations, it seems apropo that we discuss Hilchot Pesach this Shabbat.
Ben, a Jewish man with little to no religious affiliation, was married to Carole, who wasn't Jewish. During Passover one year, tragedy struck as Carole's father passed away, leaving his bread production business solely to her.
For many years Carole and Ben enjoyed the profits and benefits of the father’s business.
As time passed, Ben had a transformative journey of Chozer Be'Teshuva, embracing a more devout lifestyle and becoming more religious. Concurrently, Carole's interest in Judaism deepened, eventually leading her converting to Judaism at an orthodox Beth Din.
Then a dilemma arose because, during the year they inherited the bread factory from Carole's father, Ben, who has always been Jewish, inadvertently found himself in possession of Chametz during Pesach. This raised the question, “Was Ben obligated to dispose of the Chametz/bread, or could he retain it, given his lack of religious observance and the fact that his wife was not Jewish, at the time of inheritance?
Shabbat Shalom!
Looking forward to learning together with your families.
Please submit your responses to daniel.salter@ha-mtl.org.
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THE EXPLOSIVE CHILD
Join The Wellness Institute on Thursday, April 11 at 8:00 PM for a webinar titled The Explosive Child with Dr. Ross Greene, PhD. During this live session, Dr. Greene will offer tools to guide children in using social media responsibly and in a healthy way. These tools provide collaborative and proactive solutions for out-of-control behavior. Often, children lack basic skills such as emotional regulation or frustration tolerance. The CPS model helps you identify which skills your child may be lacking and addresses problematic behavior at its core. You’ll learn how and why this model works and some techniques on how to address these behaviors and teach skills like flexibility, adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem-solving. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from a nationally acclaimed author and speaker and gain skills on this vital topic.
Click here to register
If you can't join live, please register and you'll receive a recording within a few days of the webinar.
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THE MILLENNIUM SCHOOL
The Millennium School is offering free webinars for parents - though situated in San Francisco, these sessions are open to the general population. Please click here to learn more and register. Please note that recordings of earlier webinars are available for viewing on their website.
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ONLINE TUTORING WITH QUALIFIED TEACHERS AT NO CHARGE
LEARN Tutoring provides online tutoring and homework help appointments, at no charge. Our online tutors are fully qualified Quebec teachers, experienced in tutoring, review and consolidation. We work directly with elementary (gr. 2 and up) and secondary students, and their families. Click here for more information.
Next session begins April 8 | Click here to find out more
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Your Hebrew Academy family wants you to know that we are always here for you no matter what you may need. If you, or someone you know, is struggling or in need of assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We want to support you! Contact Eric Amar at 514-489-5321 ext. 311 or Alyssa Meyers at 514-717-1757. | | | | |
