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by Rabbi Yitzchak Barer, Upper School Judaic Studies Teacher

This week’s parsha begins with a message from Moshe Rabbeinu to all of Klal Yisrael. Moshe is sharing his last few parting messages with us, the Jewish nation before he passes on to the next world. He begins this particular message with “אַתֶּ֨ם נִצָּבִ֤ים הַיּוֹם֙ כֻּלְּכֶ֔ם “ - “you are all standing here this day” . Why does Moshe state the obvious? If everyone was there listening to Moshe of course they were standing there that day? Also, what message, thousands of years later, are we meant to take from this? We were not standing there that day?

Rav Hirsch explains that the answer lies in the unique word that Moshe chose to address the nation with. The word that Moshe used was not the classic Hebrew word for standing which is “עוֹמֵד but rather the word Moshe uses is נִצָב. Rav Hirsh explains that this word implies not only standing, but standing in the face of challenges. Moshe is telling us that when he passes on and is no longer there, we as a nation always will be imbued with the ability and strength to face whatever challenges we face. The message was that no matter what situation we find ourselves in, we are given the ability to weather the challenges and continue as a nation. The Jews were faced with the uncertainty of losing Moshe as a leader, yet Moshe encourages them that no matter what life throws at us on a national level or on a personal level we will always be able to withstand and continue thriving.

May we all merit to internalize this ability to grow in the face of adversity on both a national and personal level!

Have a great Shabbos!

Rabbi Barer

Weekend Birthdays:

Most up to date calendar and changes on website at www.torahacademy.org/calendar

Upcoming Dates to Remember

September 29: Community Wide Apple Picking, 1-4 pm, Lynd's Fruit Farm (flyer)

September 29: PTO Flower Fundraiser Orders End, 5 pm (flyer)

September 30: Kindergarten & 12th Grade Apple Picking Field Trip

October 2: Erev Rosh Hashanah, Early Dismissal, 12 noon

October 3-4: Rosh Hashanah

October 9: The Wellness Institute Parent Webinar: Emotion Regulation Skills, 8 pm (flyer and registration link)

October 11: Erev Yom Kippur, Early Dismissal, 12 noon

October 11: Uniform Logo Deadline

October 13: SAT

October 14: Tzedakah Box Turn In

October 14: CTA and Gan PTO presents Family Sukkah Art Decorating & Dinner, 5:30 pm (flyer)

October 16: No School, Erev Sukkot

October 21: High School Sukkot Trip to Hershey Park

October 23: End of Upper School Q1

*All events at CTA unless noted

Details at www.torahacademy.org/calendar

Most Up to Date Sports Schedules and Practices at www.torahacademy.org/sportscalendar

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Family Apple Picking: CTA is proud to be a partner with JewishColumbus, CJDS, Agudas Achim, Ahavas Sholom, Beth Jacob, Beth Shalom, Beth Tikvah, PJ Library, Temple Israel, Tifereth Israel, Torat Emet, and EVERYONE for apple picking this Sunday at Lynd's Fruit Farm from 1-4 pm. Wear your CTA pride and come with big CTA smiles. Wagon Rides, apple picking (at your own expense) and campfires with s'mores (FREE while supplies last). RSVP here

Early Dismissal: Friendly reminder that next Wednesday, October 2nd, CTA will have a 12pm dismissal. There will be NO Columbus (Eastmoor/Berwick) buses on this day. If your child(ren) normally ride those buses please let the Front Office know how they will be getting home that day by emailing to lcaputo@torahacademy.org, kmizrachi@torahacademy.org or calling to 614-864-0299.

School Pictures: School picture proofs will be sent home in a few weeks, when ready. You do not need to pre-order pictures. Retakes are on November 6. www.ripchostudio.com

Volunteer Opportunities: Parent help is always needed to make our school community a stronger environment. Keep track and sign up to help when you are able. Go to www.torahacademy.org/volunteer

Includes links to current volunteer opportunities, PTO membership, and Give & Get

Uniform Deadline: Friday, October 11 is the next deadline for Uniform Logos. Please bring items to Front Desk at school before 2 pm on the deadline. Make sure items are in labeled zippered plastic bags. Cost is $7 per item. Details and payment link can be found at www.torahacademy.org/uniforms

Free & Reduced Hot Lunch: Deadline to complete forms is coming up. Click here for eligibility information, forms, and more information.

Flyers and more are below and important links are above near the calendar. Many of the flyers can be clicked on for registration. Please keep up on the many ways that we want to engage you in your children's school. We appreciate you!!

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