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FRIDAY, December 10, 2021 ויגש Candle lighting 4:18 PM

LEARNING TORAH, LOVING TORAH, LIVING TORAH

Dear Parents and Friends,

We have been reading the Parshios

regarding Yosef Hazadik and his trials and

tribulations in Mitzraim. One of the

incidents relayed to us in the Torah is his

situation with the wife of Potiphar.

Although he was only 17 years old, Yosef

was able to extricate himself from

temptation as was incumbent upon the

young man that he was.

The Talmud teaches us that when the test

of Potiphar’s wife presented itself, Yosef

had to make a choice. He chose to do the

right thing. Why was he able to do so?

Because when it came time for him to

make a decision, he saw the vision of his

father’s face in the window and knew he

only had one choice – the right choice.

Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky " expounds

on this explanation. He explains that this

image worked only because Yosef

respected and saw his father, Yaakov

Avinu, as a role model to emulate. Rav

Yaakov Kamenetsky, " uses the word

“currency”. A father must have “currency”

with his son. The son must ascribe value to

the relationship with his father to make

correct choices. Parents are the mirrors

for what our children see when they look

at their own reflections. We, as parents,

have an awesome responsibility. When

our children are faced with the

vicissitudes of life which bring them to

difficult places of decision making, what

image of their parents will they see?

We know what we want them to see, we

know what they should see, but what do

they actually see?

The concept of conjuring up an image of

emulation is not limited to parents. As

educators we, too, have a critical impact

on the decisions our children make as

illustrated by the following true story:

There was once a Jew who lived in Baltimore,

Maryland, and came to America in the

1920s. For many years he was the chairman

of the Board of Ner Israel Rabbinical College.

He was a talmid of Rav Baruch Ber Leibowitz,

" the Kaminetzer Rosh Hayeshiva, and

learned under him in Kaminetz. When this

gentleman came to Baltimore in the 1920s,

it was almost impossible to make a living

without working on Shabbos. Like so many

immigrants, he faced the great test of, “If you

do not come in on Saturday, do not come in

on Monday.” He told the story that at one

point he was on the verge of taking such a job.

However, he was stopped when the image of

his Rebbe, Rav Baruch Ber Leibowitz, "

flashed before his eyes. He realized that he

could not do this to his Rebbe. He never

wavered again and remained a steadfast Jew

hallmarked by his Yiras Shamayim for all of

his 101 years.

Every time we speak or act, we must ask

ourselves, whom do we want our children

to see before their eyes?

Good Shabbos,

Mrs. Katz.

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PARNES HAYOM – A DAY OF LEARNINGTo honor or remember a loved one.

Parnes Hayom

Parnes Hayom (Daily Sponsor) is an opportunity to dedicate a day of davening and learning at PolitzHebrew Academy. Your dedication can be made in honor of a birthday, special event or momentousoccasion, or in memory of a loved one on or around a Yahrtzeit, or in the merit of a Refuah Shelaima.

The sponsorship of the day will be announced at the beginning of each class by the Rebbe/Morah therebynotifying the students that the z’chus of their learning is in honor of, or in memory of, the individual.

In addition, we will publish the sponsorship in our newsletter, Reflections.

Minimum donation is $50.

Please call Mrs. Wellerstein at 215-969-5960 x160 or Mrs. Volkov x 171, to have it arranged.

DECEMBER 2021 – JANUARY 2022TEVES - SHEVAT, 5782

DECEMBER17 Tzom Asarah B’Teves – 12 NOON DISSMISSAL

Grades 6 - 8

24 ½ Day – Boys and Girls Limudei Kodesh ONLY

30 – December 30 - JANUARY 2ND

MID-WINTER BREAK - NO CLASSES

JANUARY2 - MID-WINTER BREAK - NO CLASSES3 - Classes Resume

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Accredited by The Middles States Commission on Elementary Schools

December, 2021

Dear Parents, Friends and Supporters,

We are so thankful to all who support Politz Hebrew Academy. Your thoughtfulness

and commitment to our school makes all the difference for our 430 children learning

Torah daily and building strong foundations to meet the challenges in life with faith

and fortitude.

As we approach the end of the calendar year, please consider making your tax

deductible gift now. Our end-of-year goal is three-fold:

If you gave in the past, we ask that you please renew your gift.

If you gave in the past, we ask that you please increase your gift.

If you have not given to Politz Hebrew Academy in the past, please consider

making a donation now.

This year, because of your kindness and munificence, Politz Hebrew Academy was

able to:

expand our faculty to have two Rebbeim per class for grades 5B-8B.

have a full-time Hebrew resource teacher for Lower and Middle school girls.

increase our supplemental technology resources.

Boruch Hashem, our children are thriving whether it is because of our differentiated

learning program, our Learning Options Center, OROT, or our General Studies and

Limudei Kodesh curriculum. Your support and Hashem’s abundant kindness helps

make this happen.

The easiest ways to donate are:

go to our website www.politzhebrewacademy.org

send in a check, “Attention: Development Office”

call 215-969-5960 x 160 to have your credit card processed.

On our website, there are several donation options should you wish to designate your

gift including EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program), Parnes Hayom,

etc.

May Hashem reward your thoughtfulness to us with good health and parnassah.

All the best,

Mrs. Wellerstein

Director of Development

”

Mrs. Besie Katz, M.Ed. HEAD OF SCHOOL

Rabbi Mordecai Terebelo

MENAHEL

Mrs. Marsha Konell DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Mrs. Beverly Bernstein SPECIAL NEEDS COORDINATOR

Mrs. Karen Krebs-Wellerstein DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Ms. Danielle Dudzic DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Mr. Elie Miller, Esq. PRESIDENT

Mr. Robert Miller-Sobel VICE PRESIDENT

Rabbi Jacob Milgraum

TREASURER

Mr. Zac Miller SECRETARY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark Frisch, MD

Mr. Yehuda Glasser Rabbi Tuvia Goldstein Rabbi Sholom Kamenetsky Mr. Yossi Polin Rabbi Yoel Zeffren

PAST PRESIDENTS

Hal Borck

Paul Volosov

Ezra Wohlgelernter, Esq.

Rabbi Abe Fuchs Ruvane Ribiat

Robert Moroz Shimon Galapo, MD

Moshe Vegh

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Mr. Alex Greene

Accredited by The Middles States Commission on Elementary Schools

LEARNING TORAH. LOVING TORAH. LIVING TORAH.

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9225 OLD BUSTLETON AVENUE | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115 | TEL: 215.969.5960 |

FAX: 215.969.1037 WWW.POLITZHEBREWACADEMY.ORG

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Middle School Girls Chanukah Chagiga

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Chanukah Mesiba Boys Lower School

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Correction: the pictures labeled Lower School Mesibah are actually from Mrs. Tabanspecial sandwich lunch that she prepared for her 4th grade students

The first round of building fund checks of $250.00

will be deposited on December 31, 2021.

If you have any questions, please contact

Politz Hebrew Academy's Finance Director, Danielle Dudzic

at (215)-969-5960 x 193

or [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

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SUPPORT P’TACH!

1. Luach Z’marai Hayom wall calendar

for 5782 containing earliest time for

tefillin, sun-rise, latest Shma, latest

shacharis, earliest mincha, shkiya,

sunset, nightfall.

2. Mitzvah cards for all occasions –births,

Bar Mitzvas, Aveilus etc.

5 cards for $10.00 or $3.50 each card to

be mailed out for you.

P’TACH supports the efforts of

Politz Hebrew Academy.

LET US RECIPROCATE!

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Ages Milk Fruit, Vegetables or both Grains

1-2 ½ cup ¼ cup ½ oz.

3-5 ¾ cup ½ cup ½ oz.

6-12 1 cup ½ cup 1 oz.

DECEMBER SCHOOL BREAKFAST 2021

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Menus Are Subject To Change *All Juice Must Be 100% Fruit Juice

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DECEMBER 2021 KOSHER SCHOOL HOT LUNCH

Reminder:Fridge Should Be

Less Than42 Degrees

Dec.1

DELI

WW BREAD

SNACK CARROTS

PEARS

JUICE

2

CHEESE

SANDWICH

CHEERY

TOMATOES

ORANGE

MILK

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APPLE

MILK

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TUNA CUPS

DINNER ROLL

TORTILLA CHIPS

CORN CUPS

SLICE APPLE

MILK

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DINNER ROLL

CHEESE X 3

TORTILLA CHIPS

MANDARIN

CHERRY

TOMATOES

APPLE

MILK

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CORN CHIPS

SNACK CARROTS

PEARS

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FISH BURGER

WW BUN

CAESAR SALAD

SLICE APPLE

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DINNER ROLL

CHEESE X 3

PRETZEL

MANDARIN

CHERRY

TOMATOES

APPLE

MILK

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TORTILLA CHIPS

SNACK CARROTS

PEARS

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SLICED CHEESE

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YOGURT

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PEARS

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CHICKEN

SANDWICH

WW BUN

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TORTILLA CHIPS

SLICE APPLE

JUICE

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DINNER ROLL

CHEESE X 3

TORTILLA CHIPS

MANDARIN

SNACK CARROTS

APPLE

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BEEF BURGERS

WW BUN

CAESAR SALAD

DRESSING

KETCHUP

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JUICE

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CHEERY

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ORANGE

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TUNA CUPS

DINNER ROLL

TORTILLA CHIPS

CORN CUPS

SLICE APPLE

MILK

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DINNER ROLL

CHEESE X 3

CORN CHIPS

MANDARIN

JUICE

APPLE

MILK

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DELI

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CORN CHIPS

SNACK CARROTS

PEARS

JUICE

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CHEESE

SANDWICH

CHEERY

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ORANGE

MILK

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CHEESE BLINTZ

YOGURT

PRETZEL

APPLE

MILK

Reminder:Freezer Should Be Less Than 0

Degrees

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