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CTA Weekly Communicator | October 20, 2023 | 5 Cheshvan 5784
6:27 pm Candle lighting for Bereishit
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Weekly Newsletter with Important News & Updates from Columbus Torah Academy | |
by Nechama Fried, 6th Grade Judaic Studies Teacher | |
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“I am STARVING!!!”
“I am such an IDIOT!”
“That food tastes DISGUSTING!”
In Parshat Noach, Hashem commands Noach to take 2 of each non-nosher animal and 7 of each kosher animal onto the Teiva, the Ark. Hashem says, “וּמִן־הַבְּהֵמָ֡ה אֲ֠שֶׁ֠ר לֹ֣א טְהֹרָ֥ה הִ֛וא שְׁנַ֖יִם,” and “Take 2 of the animals that are not pure.” Why does Hashem call the non-Kosher animals “not pure” instead of calling them “impure”?
The Torah is teaching us the importance of using refined language. In addition to avoiding Lashon Harah (gossip) and Ona’at Devarim (hurtful words), we are taught to speak in a refined, polite way befitting Hashem’s chosen nation. Instead of saying, “Impure,” we say, “not pure.” Instead of saying, “I am STARVING!” we say, “I am hungry.” Instead of saying, “I am an IDIOT,” we say, “I didn’t understand that.” In today’s world, when the society around us encourages people to say whatever they want, we strive for a higher standard of speech and communication.
Shabbat Shalom
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Preview of the Week: October 23-27, 2023 | |
CTA Days of Learning this Past Week | |
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CTA's Day of Learning for Monday, October 16, the 1st of Cheshvan, is sponsored by Laura and Ira Nutis and Family in memory of father, Robert Leitson, Reuven Mendel ben Shmuel on his 33rd yarzheit. May his neshama have an aliya.
CTA's Day of Learning for Thursday, October 19 is sponsored by Roman and Victoria Ilin and Robin and Larry Garvin and families in honor of Rabbi Drandoff for being nominated as a Difference Maker from the Columbus Jewish News. We all join them in this big Mazel Tov!
Click here to sponsor a day of learning
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Upcoming Dates to Remember | |
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October 22: JCC Health & Safety Fair, 11-2, JCC (CTA is a partner)
October 22: CTA Steak Dinner, 6-8 pm
October 26: The Wellness Institute Webinar: Thriving with Anxiety, 8 pm
November 8: Kindergarten Prospective Parent Open House, 9:30 am, CTA
November 1: 11th Grade College Night
November 2: Town Hall Meeting, 7pm
November 15: No School, Parent Teacher Conferences
November 21: Thanksgiving/Chanukah K-4 Music Show, 6 pm, CTA
December 10: Scholarship Dinner
*All events at CTA unless noted
Details at www.torahacademy.org/calendar
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Important School Information | |
Parent Teacher Conferences Save the Date: November 15, No School. More information to come. | |
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Happy Birthday this Coming Week
Students: Adina Reitman
Teachers: Rabbi Yachnes
Apologies for any errors or omissions. Email to sherszage@torahacademy.org to report an error
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Show Gratitude and Send Birthday Wishes with PTO Grams!
Send to teachers, friends, parents, and more!
- Decide which type of Gram you would like to send.
- Enter all information including the email of the recipient. Notification will be sent automatically using this method.
- If you don’t know the recipient's email, we will use our database or hand deliver. (Expect a few day turnaround if you don’t provide an email address.) Use "write us a comment" to put the date of delivery or any other information.
- Enter credit card information and submit form.
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If you want to pay by check or buy Grams in bulk, send in a check in an envelope marked PTO Grams or contact pto@torahacademy.org
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Back to School Forms: With school starting on Tuesday, please make sure you are submitting all forms to start off the school year. Everything can be found at www.torahacademy.org/backtoschool | |
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ACE: CTA is now a provider for Ohio ACE (Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Program). Approved families can submit to ACE for reimbursement. To apply for eligibility, go to www.education.ohio.gov/OhioACE
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Uniform Logo Deadlines: Logos can be applied to CTA polo or collared shirts throughout the school year. Items can be dropped off to the front desk with payment of $7 per logo via cash, check or credit card. Deadlines are the first Friday of each month. The next deadline is November 3. If you have any questions, contact Shari at sherszage@torahacademy.org
Shirts should be inside a sealed gallon or larger sized zippered plastic bag with your name clearly labeled on the outside.
Here are the details:
1. CTA can apply logos to garments that meet the Uniform Policy.
2. Cost is $7.00 per item paid by cash, check to CTA or credit card.
3. Items should be placed in gallon sized zippered baggies clearly marked with your name in permanent marker. No more than 4 items per bag (make sure it seals)
4. Drop off is at Shari's house or at CTA Front Desk
This option is also available throughout the school year with a deadline every first Friday of each month, September through April. It can take 10-21 days for items to be completed.
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Uniform Gemach: The Uniform Gemach with second hand uniform items is now at CTA. There are available times to come to school to look at the inventory. Suggested donation of $3 per item.
To make an appointment to visit the Gemach, contact one of our parent Gemach managers:
Michelle Margolis
michellejmargolis@gmail.com
917-721-6857
Silvia Wolfson
silviawolfson@hotmail.com
614-563-0700
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Parent Portal: Access the Parent Portal for important Back to School links including Emergency Cards, 12th Grade Driving Privileges, Picture Day Links, Health Services, Food Services, School Calendar and information you need to be connected to CTA. It is updated throughout the year. Any questions to sherszage@torahacademy.org to get to the right person. | |
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Join PTO today: Get involved and support our Parent Teacher Organization by joining PTO. $30 yearly or $210 for a Lifetime Membership. Every member receives a PTO directory with class lists, addresses, emails and phone numbers. Membership fee checks can be sent to the front office, PayPal directly to pto@torahacademy or click here for a credit card payment link.
More information can be found at www.torahacademy.org/pto
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PTO Directory and Membership: All paid up members receive the 2023-2024 PTO Directory which includes class lists, family addresses and email addresses and lots of other important information. It is a "must have" for planning birthday parties, b'nai mitzvahs, and play dates. Directories have already been sent home with people who joined at the beginning of the year. To join, click on the link to pay online with a credit card: https://www.torahacademy.org/pto/ or respond to this email to let us know if you prefer to send in a check. Cost is $30 annually or $210 for a lifetime membership. | |
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Consider sponsoring a Day of Learning in memory or honor of a loved one or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, b'nai mitzvah or other life cycle event. A Day of Learning is a $180 donation and dedications are listed on Fridays in the CTA Weekly Communicator and each month in the CTA Dateline. All proceeds directly support CTA.
To choose your Day of Learning, contact Shari at sherszage@torahacademy.org
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CTA accepts donations to our Annual Fund or Scholarship Fund throughout the year. We also accept Tribute Donations in memory of or in honor of loved ones. Donations can be made through the school office at 614-864-0299 or online by clicking here
Donations are listed in our monthly CTA Dateline. Check here to see our most recent issue.
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CTA is a member of the JewishColumbus Life & Legacy cohort. The Life & Legacy Initiative is a partnership of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and JewishColumbus that promotes after-lifetime giving to benefit local Jewish agencies, day schools, and synagogues. Since 2012, LIFE & LEGACY has raised $960 million in new planned gifts in Jewish communities across North America.
Over the next four years, CTA along with 17 other local Jewish organizations will receive training, coaching, and incentives to raise awareness of the importance of planned giving. Expect to see more information in the next few months about the Life & Legacy Initiative and how you can make your planned gift to CTA.
Questions about Life & Legacy can be directed to Rabbi Drandoff, Shari Herszage or Board President, Raanan Lefkovitz.
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