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THIS WEEK'S PARSHA: ACHAREI MOT / KEDOSHIM
Questions and Conversations
Every Friday at NYHS our students and teachers explore the unique questions and details of the weekly parsha. Click
here to download a sheet on Acharei Mot by Rabbi Weiss titled
The Cover Up
to share and discuss at your Shabbat table!
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ISRAEL AND NYHS
Recapping Yom HaZikaron
Monday, May 1st, was Yom HaZikaron. Yom HaZikaron is Israel's Memorial Day for fallen IDF soldiers and terror victims. At NYHS, we honored this day by bringing in 5 people who have served in the IDF to participate in a panel discussion with our students. The 5 people included:
- Josh Voss (NYHS 2011), 24 years old, Sharpshooter in the Paratrooper Brigade
- Taeer Avnon, 21 years old, Artillery Instructor in the Artillery Corps
- Udi Asraf (StandWithUs Northwest Shaliach), 27 years old, Chemical Engineer in the south
- Gabrielle Richmond, 22 years old, Combat Fitness Instructor in the Search and Rescue Brigade of the Homefront Command
- Uriel Azose, 29 years old, Commander in Combat Engineering - Landmines and Explosives
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Our students had the opportunity to hear about each of their experiences -- how they decided (if they weren't Israeli) to join the army, what their service was like, and their personal connections to Yom HaZikaron. Over the course of an hour, the conversation consisted of lighthearted stories about Israeli bureaucracy, profound camaraderie, pushing oneself to the limit, tensions of wartime, and the reality of loss. After the panel, students also got to speak with our guests on-on-one to ask their own questions. Some of our students just wanted to say thank you, others plan on going to the army through the same program as some of our visitors. Everyone came away feeling a meaningful connection to Yom HaZikaron.
Thank you -- Josh, Taeer, Udi, Gabrielle and Uriel -- for your service in the IDF and for making Yom HaZikaron so meaningful for us.
Recapping Yom HaAtzmaut
Tuesday, May 2nd, was Yom HaAtzmaut! This year Israel celebrated its 69th birthday. As is tradition, NYHS held its annual Israel Walk. This walk is always a highlight of the year as students, staff and faculty light up Mercer Island in blue and white. We walked from NYHS to the main intersection at 40th and back again, all the while singing, chanting, holding signs, and waving at cars. When we returned to school, we were met with a delicious falafel lunch by Dalia Amon.
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Click
here
to check out our Israel Walk video!
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ISRAEL THROUGH NYHS EYES
A social media campaign promoting Israel
Today is the last day of Israel Through NYHS Eyes. As part of the Jewish Federation's
NWIsraelFest, NYHS asked its students, parents and alumni to participate in a social media campaign that gave people a taste of Israel. The campaign two weeks, with images and stories being published on our
Facebook,
Twitter and
Instagram accounts. We hope you enjoyed!
Thank you to the following individuals whose Israel memories posted this week:
- Dr. Elie Levy (1983, Parent to 2013 & 2014 & 2017 & 2019)
- Josh Voss (2011)
- Marilyn Gladstein (2015)
- Esti Weiss (2019)
- Nathan Krohn (2009)
- Shlomit Menashe (2017)
- Ilana Greenberg (2012)
- Zelle Rettman (2010)
- Jacob Glick (2017)
- Molly Dubow (2012)
- Beryl Cohen (Parent to 2014 & 2017)
- Danny Medved (2010)
- Julia Owen (2012)
And thank you to those whose memories posted last week:
- Tamar Jacobson (2018)
- Brielle Bush (2019)
- Randy Kessler (Parent of 2018)
- Sam Amiel (2017)
- Marina Garkavi (2009)
- Rosie Maimon (2015)
- Roxanna Sikavi (2016)
- Tania Aronowitz (2017)
- David Kintzer (2013)
- Sara Weiss (1994, Parent to 2017 & 2019)
- Ephraim Adatto (2010)
- Gabi Benisti (2015)
- Elie Aboulafia (2011)
- Kayla Krauthamer Locke (2009)
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GOURMET FOOD & DESSERT AUCTION
Wednesday, May 24th, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
This annual event is always a highlight as community members prepare handcrafted kosher delicacies that YOU get to take home by bidding in the auction.
All proceeds benefit NYHS!
Thank you to Dr. Menachem and Judy Maimon for being our hosts! Their home is in Seward Park. Please RSVP by emailing Melissa Rivkin or Judy Maimon. Click here to learn more about the event and/or to donate items!
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MERIT AWARDS
Congratulations to our outstanding students
On Wednesday, June 7th, at 11:00AM, we will hold our annual merit awards ceremony! Please join us in honoring: Ariella Cohen, Ophir Amon, Naamah Lampert, Rachel Coskey, Fay Koyfman, Reut Finkelstein, Szandi Devenyi, Isak Moon, Jacob Glick, Ezra Cohanim, Aiden Gindin, Naftali Katsman, Albert Menashe, Tamar Jacobson and Brielle Bush.
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THE NYHS CLASS OF 2017
Valedictorians & Graduation
We are excited to announce our Valedictorians: Yael Weiss and Shlomit Menashe! Please join us in honoring Yael, Shlomit and the entire class of 2017 on Wednesday, June 14th! Graduation will take place at Sephardic Bikur Holim at 7:30pm, followed be a reception.
Our seniors are planning their next steps! Check out where they might be going
Only with their permission, we have listed where students have been accepted. Come to graduation to find out where they'll go!
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Sam Amiel:
Queens College, City University of NY, Hunter College, Lev HaTorah, Ashreinu
Ophir Amon:
Yeshiva University, Derech Eitz Chayim, Eretz Hatzvi, Yeshivat Torah v'Avoda
Tania Aronowitz:
Cal Poly, Chapman University, University of Miami, University of Washington, Western Washington University, University of Colorado - Denver, Shnat Hachshara,
Machon L'Madrechei Chutz L'Aretz
Simon Broches:
Muhlenberg College
Ariella Cohen:
Cal Poly, Chapman, University of Washington, University of Colorado - Boulder, University of California - San Diego, Columbia College - Chicago, Colorado State University, Young Judea, Nativ College Leadership Program
Aiden Gindin: Case Western Reserve, University of Washington, George Washington University School of Engineering, Drexel University Pennoni Honors College of Engineering, Bar Ilan University, The Technion
Jacob Glick: Case Western Reserve, University of Michigan College of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis School of Applied Science and Engineering, Boston University College of Engineering,
Yeshivat Orayta, Yeshivat Reishit, Yeshivat Torah v'Avoda, Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh, Yeshivat Mayanot, Yeshivat Lev HaTorah
Myles Glick: Drexel University College of Engineering, Western Washington University
Shely Gonzalez: University of Washington, Western Washington University, Washington State University
Sara Greene:
Midreshet Emunah v'Omanut, Midreshet Torat Chesed
Isaac Levy: Yeshiva University, Yeshivat Torat Shraga, Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh, Yeshivat Lev HaTorah
Shlomit Menashe: Boston University, George Washington University Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, University of California - Berkley, Brandeis University, University of Maryland Honors College, Emory University, Midreshet Torah v'Avoda, Midreshet Lindenbaum
Yael Weiss: Queens College Honors Program, University of Maryland, Stern College of Yeshiva University, Touro College,
Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim, Sha'alvim, Midreshet Torah v'Avoda
Two students,
Noa Ollestad and
Naamah Lampert, will be joining the IDF!
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GLOBAL UNITY TORAH
Claim a letter in this unique Torah not with money, but with acts of kindness
 To honor the 50th anniversary of the 1967 reunification of Jerusalem, The Afikim Foundation in cooperation with the Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs has commissioned the writing of a the Global Unity Torah, which you can participate in by doing acts of kindness!
NYHS has reserved a block of letters, the full Ten Commandments that appear in Sefer Devarim, Parashat Vaetchanan. We invite you to participate in this amazing project as part of the NYHS community.
Click here to claim your letter! Our ability to do acts of kindness for those around us is unlimited. Whether it is holding the door open, making an extra trip to the airport, donating money, or making food for a friend who is under the weather. We encourage you to claim as many letters as you can do good deeds.
At this point we have collectively completed over 430 acts of kindness! Below is everyone in our NYHS community who has participated so far. Over 130 people! Names in bold participated most recently. We've got 723 letters in our reserved block so keep up the kindness!
Learn more about the project here!
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FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER & SHABBAT NYHS
Recap of an amazing weekend
Last weekend was our annual Family Shabbat Dinner AND our final installment of Shabbat NYHS for the year. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making last weekend so amazing. Click here for the full recap and here for Naamah Lampert's Dvar Torah delivered at the dinner!
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EVENTS AROUND TOWN
StandWithUs Northwest Community Reception - May 7
 About:
The StandWithUs Northwest's ninth Annual Community Reception features a terrific keynote speaker, Israeli-style hors d'oeuvres and complimentary wines, and the opportunity to connect with more than 900 other community members.
When: Sunday, May 7, 6:30pm
Where: Town Hall Seattle - 1119 8th Ave
Registration: Click here for more info and to register for this important community event!
Volunteer: If you're a student interested in volunteering, contact Elizabeth Davis,
Associate Regional Director at StandWithUs Northwest, at
elizabethd@standwithus.com.
Teen Night at the Holocaust Center - May 21
 About:
Come and join us for a night of fun, food, and learning. There will be activities and informational booths on book recommendations, genocide, care packages for refugees, survivor stories, and more! This event is h
osted by the Holocaust Center for Humanity Student Leadership Board for
6th-12th grade students and is free.
When: Sunday, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where:
2045 2nd Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98121
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MAZAL TOVS
We love hearing news from everyone! Births, graduations, jobs - you name it, we want to celebrate with you. Please continue sending Melissa Rivkin your news and photos by email at
mrivkin@nyhs.org or call
206-551-9322.
*Alumni in bold
Mazal tov to...
Marina Garkavi and Michael Wineberg on their engagement
Sarah
(Lizer) and Avroham Solomon on the birth of a baby girl
Mimi Begas and Akiva Friend on the birth of a baby girl, Frida Rose
Florence (Almo) and Danny Kaweblum on the birth of a baby girl, Rena Lilly
Rabbi & Mrs. Meyers on the birth of a grandson to Hillel & Shira
Dinah Robsman on her recent marriage to Shlomo Falk
Jennifer and Jeremy Toren on the birth of a baby boy
Mushky (Notik) and Simcha Bloom on the birth of a baby boy
Rebecca (Angel) and
Zev Feuer on the birth of a baby boy
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PICTURES FROM THE WEEK
Shalom Levin on the basketball court
Seniors Isaac Levy and Yael Weiss studying outside in the nice weather
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