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Calendar 2

Parshat Vayetze 3

The Soille Scene 4-6

Preschool Pages 7-8

Community News 9

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Paula Tannen Preschool

3630 Afton Road · San Diego, CA 92123 · 858-279-3300 www.hebrewday.org

December 9, 2016 Parsha Vayetze 9 Kislev 5777 Light Candles 4:24 pm

The Chanukah Farmers Market was a great success! Everyone had a wonderful time. Dreidel spinning contests, raffles, vendors, donuts, snacks, face painting, carnival games, photo booth and more, were some of the highlights of the day. We owe a tremendous thanks to SPA President, Maggy Dujowich, for her vision, leadership and extreme hard work to make the Farmers Market happen. Thank you Maggy!! Hat’s Off to our Extraordinary Volunteers! 8th grade parents 8th grade students 4th grade parents Joyce Arovas Nancy Barker Lori Carnot Dujowich Family Sharon Hefetz Bobbe Reitman Melissa Schad Estelle Workman

Parent Education:

Candle in the Darkness

by Rabbi Jacob Rupp @

Adat Yeshurun

Monday, December 12

@ 8pm

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu December 9, 2016 - 9 Kislev 5777

Calendar of Events

Head of School: Rabbi Simcha Weiser [email protected]

Assistant Head of School: Rabbi Meir Cohen [email protected]

Director of School Operations: Estelle Workman [email protected]

Director of Admissions: Beth Licha [email protected]

Dean of Students: Giovanna Reinking [email protected]

Preschool Director: Rachel Eden [email protected]

Business Manager: Klara Lapp [email protected]

Director of Development: Joyce Arovas [email protected]

President:

Geoffrey Berg

Members at Large:

Josh Cohen Iliana Glovinsky

Moises Eilemberg Gavin Horn

Allen Gruber Hilary Kleinman

Yonina Kaplan Philip Silverman

Michael Leeman Yvonne Venger

Marilyn Williams Marcia Wollner

Missy Wrotslavsky Brian Zimmerman

Our Administrative Team: Board of Directors:

December January

December 15, 2016 First grade President’s Play December 17, 2016 Parents Night Out 6:30—10pm Childcare by 8th grade students

December 19, 2016 Early Dismissal - 12 pm Chanukah Extravaganza @ Kroc Center Dinner @ 4:30 Show @ 6pm December 22, 2016 Early Dismissal 1 pm December 23—January 2, 2017 Winter Break

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Will you be in New York on Monday?

Hayden Planetarium, American Museum of Natural

History, December 12, 2016

Join University of California, San Diego, and Hebrew

Day parent, Professor Brian Keating on a trip from

the frigid depths of Antarctica to the distant

reaches of outer space. Along the way, we will

encounter new tools to examine the universe and

our place within it, exploring mysteries in

cosmology from the nature of space to concepts

such as the "Arrow of Time."

Frontiers Lecture: The Twisted Universe

mailto:[email protected]




http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/adults/hayden-planetarium-programs/frontiers-lecture-the-twisted-universe

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Parshat Vayetze OVERVIEW: Parshat VaYetze (Gen. 28:10 – 32:3) Fleeing from Esav, Jacob leaves Be'er Sheva and sets out for Charan, the home of his mother's family. After a 14 year stint in the Torah Academy of Shem and Ever, he resumes his journey and comes to Mount Moriah, the place where his father Yitzchak was brought as an offering, and the future site of the Beit Hamikdash. He sleeps there and dreams of angels going up and down a ladder between Heaven and earth. G-d promises him the Land of Israel, that he will found a great nation and that he will enjoy Divine protection. Jacob wakes and vows to build an altar there and tithe all that he will receive. Then he travels to Charan and meets his cousin Rachel at the well. He arranges with her father, Lavan, to work seven years for her hand in marriage, but Lavan fools Jacob, substituting Rachel's older sister, Leah. Jacob commits himself to work another seven years in order to also marry Rachel. Leah bears four sons: Reuven, Shimon, Levi and Yehuda, the first Tribes of Israel. Rachel is barren, and in an attempt to give Jacob children, she gives her handmaiden Bilhah to Jacob as a wife. Bilhah bears Dan and Naftali. Leah also gives Jacob her handmaiden Zilpah, who bears Gad and Asher. Leah then bears Yissachar, Zevulun, and a daughter, Dina. Hashem finally blesses Rachel with a son, Yosef. Jacob decides to leave Lavan, but Lavan, aware of the wealth Jacob has made for him, is reluctant to let him go, and concludes a contract of employment with him. Lavan tries to swindle Jacob, but Jacob becomes extremely wealthy. Six years later, Jacob, aware that Lavan has become dangerously resentful of his wealth, flees with his family. Lavan pursues them but is warned by Hashem not to harm them. Jacob and Lavan agree to a covenant and Lavan returns home. Jacob continues on is way to face his brother Esav. (C) 2016 Ohr Somayach International

DRASHA: Yaakov is forced to flee from home and family because of the threat that his brother Eisav poses. He is informed by his mother that his brother, in a moment of jealousy, frustration and anger, threatened to kill him. Yaakov is no physical weakling; he is not the pale yeshiva student, the caricature of nineteenth century Haskalah literature. In fact, we see in this week's Torah reading the description of the great physical strength of Yaakov. He is able to single-handedly remove the rock that covers the well of water, a task that requires many ordinary people to do so in concert. Later in the biblical narrative of his life, we will see how he is able to wrestle with an angel and prevail and to accomplish other feats of physical prowess. So, why does Yaakov flee from his home and rightful place and embark on a long journey of exile? Why does he not simply stay and fight it out with Eisav? Later, upon his return to the Land of Israel, it is apparent that he is willing to go to war with his brother in order to protect himself and his family. So, why does he shy away from confronting Eisav directly when he is threatened? He certainly has the physical ability to do so if he desired to physically defend himself against any violence emanating from his brother. Yaakov will prove himself to be a valiant warrior not only spiritually but in the physical world as well. If so, then why should he be forced to flee instead of standing his ground and justifiably defending himself against the aggression of Eisav? Yaakov was assigned the characteristic trait of truth by the prophets of Israel. This has baffled many throughout the ages

because in the biblical narrative regarding his life we find that Yaakov was forced many times to resort to tactics that were understandably necessary but did not meet the bar of absolute truth. Because of this obvious contradiction between theory and reality, many different interpretations have been given as to how to judge the truthfulness of Yaakov. The one that appeals most to me is that Yaakov remained true to himself, to his inner being and to his natural personality. Yaakov never desired to be what he was not. He never wished to be like his brother Eisav, a man of force and violence. His inner self was to be a whole and peaceful person, a scholar and a dweller in tents. Even when life forced him to use the tactics of Eisav, to be a man of aggressive prowess, his inner self always remained true to his nature of peace, harmony and perfection. Being true to one's own inner self, not wishing to be what we are not, not aping the behavior of others – be they celebrities, political leaders, sports champions or simply a reflection of the changing mores of a bewildered society – is the greatest lesson that we can learn from the life of our father Yaakov. And that is the greatest ultimate truth that one can achieve in life. Shabat shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein © 2016

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The Soille Scene

The fourth grade classes each have chances all school year to earn teacher tickets as a reward for various things such

as academics, participation, behavior and class dojo points. Fourth grade classes earned 600 teacher tickets per

class. They earned reading and playing at the park time. We had a great time at the park!!

Second graders have been growing salt crystals in class. They have been growing really well as seen above! Students

are very excited to see the progress each day.

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The Soille Scene

8th Grade Happenings Chanukah Farmers Market--THIS Sunday, December 4, 2016 Chanukah Farmers Market from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Hebrew Day At Sunday’s Farmers Market, the 8th grade will be selling pizza by the slice, salad and snacks. Whole pizza pies are also available for purchase through pre-order and can be picked up at the Farmers Market on Sunday anytime from 11:30 - 2 p.m. Each pie is $20. If you're interested in pre-ordering a pizza pie, contact Yonina at [email protected]. Parent’s Night Out--Saturday night, December 17, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Ages: Pre-K to 5th grade See flyer for details and to RSVP Contact Jennifer Levy, [email protected]

You can win two domestic Airline Tickets on Delta Airlines Buy your tickets now! There are only 2 weeks left! See an 8th grader for tickets. See flyer for details. Restrictions apply. Drawing will take place on December 22nd Breakfast Cart every Wednesday @ 7:30 a.m. Soup by the cup every Wednesday during lunch—No soup this week due to early dismissal. Snack Cart every Monday and Thursday during lunch

“Blessing for the Home” “Chamsa” “Candle Lighting”

Original Artwork Auction You can own one of these three original art pieces on parchment created for this year’s 8th grade class by local artists, AryehSalovey and Sari Esserman. Artwork is currently on view in the Soille Hebrew Day lobby. See flyer for details and read about the artists who are a Hebrew Day Alum and Hebrew Day Alumni Parent, respectfully. Art is being auctioned. Starting bids are $250. If you are interested in bidding, contact Yonina Kaplan, [email protected]


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Preschool Page

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Preschool Page

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Community News Mazel Tov to…

…Melissa and Lior Zummay on the birth of a baby girl.

...Maor and Noya Tal on the birth of a baby boy.

Condolences to…

...Mrs. Andrea Sansone on the loss of her father, grandfather to Lorenzo.

Are you looking for Chanukah gifts? Did you know you can order Gift Cards through Hebrew Day? Perfect for birthday gifts, Chanukah gifts or everyday shopping, order your cards through Hebrew Day. Order by

December 14th and cards will arrive by December 19th—just in time for Chanukah! There a lots of stores to choose

from. See order form at the end of this Kolenu and contact Klara Lapp, [email protected] to order cards.

End of the 2016 Year Giving—Your gift can make a difference You still have time to plan for your year-end charitable contributions. At Hebrew Day, you can give a tribute in honor or in memory of someone, or impact the students by providing: a new siddur for a student, art supplies for holiday projects, preschool toys, funding for Teacher Professional Development, to name a few. Contact Joyce Arovas, [email protected] or 8587-279-3300, ext. 107 for help directing your end-of-the-year contribution.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Chanukah….all around Soille!!!

Winter Camp @ Soille Hebrew Day

Parents: Are you working during the Sukkot School Break? Need somewhere safe and fun for your children to go? Want your children to have fun on daily fieldtrips!?

Come have fun at Soille!!

Fri., Dec. 23 8 am - 2 pm Tues., Dec. 27 8 am - 3:30 pm Wed., Dec. 28 8 am - 3:30 pm Thurs., Dec. 29 8 am - 3:30 pm Fri., Dec. 30 8 am - 2 pm

Offered to Pre-K - 5th grade $40 a day first child/$35 for siblings

Sign up with Estelle Workman in the school office. Space is limited as we travel each day.

Reserve your spot with payment. Student Name: _______________________________ Grade: _______ Student Name: _______________________________ Grade: _______ Student Name: _______________________________ Grade: _______ Circle the days of care needed:

Fri Dec 23 Tues Dec 27 Wed Dec 28 Thur Dec 29 Fri Dec 30 Total Days: ________ X $40 = ___________ Sibling: ________ X $35 = ___________ Total Cost: $_________________________ Make checks out to Soille Hebrew Day School—SSDHDS

Everyday send the following with your child: 2 snacks Lunch Extra bottle of water Sunscreen Warm Clothes Closed toe shoes Jacket

auctionYou can own one of these three original art pieces on parchment created for this

year’s 8th grade class by local artists, Sari Esserman and Aryeh Salovey.Artwork is currently on view in the Soille Hebrew Day lobby.

“Candle Lighting”“Blessing for the Home” “Chamsa”

Starting bid for each piece: $250. To bid on one of these pieces, contact Yonina Kaplan, [email protected]. More auction details to follow.

Special thanks to Malke Brookler for photographing the artwork.

About the ArtistsArye Salovey is a Soille graduate (class of 2010) who studied in Yeshivat Mevasseret Zion in Israel from 2014-16. It was there that he learned the art of being a Jewish Scribe (Sofer), creating Hebrew works of beauty and holiness.

Aryeh is currently studying Biology at Yeshiva University.For more information contact: Aryeh Chaim Safrut on facebook, email at [email protected],

or call/ text at 858-242-2533

Sari Esserman was born in Jerusalem. She is a parent of four daughters who graduated from Soille Hebrew Day. She discovered her love of art nearly 30 years ago and works in various types of media. For more information about Sari's artwork, contact her at [email protected].



tel:858-242-2533


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Sunday, December 11, 2016 12:00-2:00 PM

Create your very own wood menorah!!

Fun for the whole family!!

Get your own

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