October 14 - October 25, 2019
Shabbat Candle Lighting - 6:01 p.m
Dear Parents and Students,

After a busy month full of meaningful and festive days on the Jewish calendar, it is time to take a proverbial breather and resume classes as scheduled.

First term progress reports will be sent out via email to parents and students in the coming weeks. If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact the office.

Note that registration for the Give Back Day seminar has officially opened. Refer to the experiential section below to sign up. Spots are limited.
During the holiday of Sukkot , students had the opportunity to partake in activities in the sukkah . They learned about the reasons for sitting and eating in the sukkah and the numerous customs associated with the holiday. Many students even volunteered to say the blessing over the arba minim (the 4 species) and to shake them in the six directions.

Putting their building skills to the test, students had a delicious time creating edible sukkahs ...definitely not a Keto diet creation!
Students at the Promenade location were fortunate to welcome Jaime Reich from CJPAC, Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee, a national, multi-partisan organization. She spoke to students about the importance of voting and the various ways of engaging in the democratic process through volunteerism during federal, provincial, and municipal elections.
We hope everyone had a chance to cast their ballots during this election season!
Be on the lookout for the next issue of the Torah Highlights: November 8th, 2019
EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to weekly classes, students are required to participate in out-of-class experiential education which includes:
Two Seminars 
Family Friday Night Dinner 
Attending an NCSY shabbaton will replace both seminar requirements.

Please see upcoming seminars below.
Holocaust Museum Seminar
Friday, November 15

Students learn about the history of European Jewry and the atrocities that occurred to the Jews and other groups during the Holocaust.

Click on the link below for more detailed information .
Give Back Day Seminar
Sunday, December 15
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the crucial role non-for-profit organizations play in the Jewish community and how they provide services for those in need. A chance to give back by volunteering with children at the Kayla's Children Centre will enhance the seminar.
MORE NCSY PROGRAMS!
GIRLS RELIEF MISSION

November 13-17

Join the New Orleans Relief Mission and develop leadership skills, increase awareness, and make a difference in various communities, where teens build new homes with Habitat for Humanity.
GAP YEAR SHABBATON

November 15-17
Having difficulty deciding whether to spend your gap year in Israel?
Join us for a Shabbat getaway in Cleveland, Ohio, where thousands of teens will meet representatives from institutions in Israel to help you decide which program is most suitable.
JUNIOR NCSY SHABBATON

November 29- December 1

Join our Junior division and enjoy a Niagara Falls getaway! Tour Clifton Hill, see the Falls, ride the Sky Wheel, and much more!


THE WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT
Parshat Bereishit

The Blame Game
By: Adam Lieberman

While living in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were told by God that they can freely eat and enjoy everything the Garden had to offer. They just couldn't eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Bad. A serpent came along and enticed Eve to eat fruit from this tree. After she ate from the tree, she gave some of its fruit to Adam. When God confronted Adam and Eve about their blatant disregard for His instructions.... 
"The man said, 'The woman whom you gave to be with me - she gave me of the tree, and I ate.' The woman said, 'The serpent deceived me, and I ate.' "

What is the life lesson here?

COMMUNITY EVENTS






The NCSY concert with Mordechai Shapiro and Simcha Leiner will be taking place on December 4. Tickets are on sale NOW!

MORE INFORMATION
You will be able to find our school course calendar and other information on our website,  www.torahhigh.org  

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sharona Safran
E mail: [email protected]  | Tel: 905-761-6279 ext. 245