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TORAH ACADEMY OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST P 5305 52nd Ave South Seattle WA 98118 q 206.531.0089 a www.torahacademypn.org E Harris - [email protected] E Rabbi Lintz - [email protected] Course Offerings Secular Studies - למודי חול Torah Studies - למודי קודש GEMARA with Rabbi Harris HUMANITIES with Mr. Olds - גמרא In the Gemara Iyun shiur, the Rebbi will engage the students in actively exploring the Gemara’s reasoning, focusing on the Global History & English Language Arts commentaries of Rashi and the Tosafos. Together, the Rebbi This unique course offers ELA using History as the modality and students will carefully and methodically analyze the give- of instruction. In History students will understand the basic foundations of the modern Western world within a global and-take of the Gemara. Special emphasis is placed on the context. Through the careful framing of discussion topics, structural functions of the steps of the Gemara utilizing the assignments, and exams, the connection of individual ISPEAK system. Through this interactive process, the Rebbi will experience to global patterns and trends will be highlighted. guide the students in developing robust textual and analytical The breadth and depth of each subject will be achieved skill sets, which will ultimately enable them to experience the through civics, economics, geography, and historical analysis, fulfillment of independent in-depth Gemara study. which themselves are embedded in the sources and events that comprise modern global history. Students will also MUSSAR with Rabbi Harris develop grade-level, college readiness in English language arts - מוסר Our class focused on Ethics is taught right after Mincha. by learning about and practicing their skills in the standard Emphasis is placed on our relationship with Hashem and on conventions of the English language, reading comprehension, character development. There is also a weekly Parsha Shmuess genres and styles of writing, literary or textual analysis, rhetoric, that focuses on the application of the Torah’s perspective to debate, and communication, and the rules of public discourse. our daily lives. During the historical investigation of primary sources, these ELA skills will be further applied.

HALACHA with Rabbi Lintz MATHEMATICS with Mr. Creek - הלכה Students will learn various topics of halacha pertaining to Students will develop mathematical understanding and daily living, including Tefillah, Brachos, and Shabbos. They learn to justify the reasoning and derivation of mathematical will examine the principles underlying the halachos and study statements and rules. They will analyze problems and their practical application. This course will alternate modalties identify entry points to their solutions; represent the problem between text-based learning and worksheet based learning. symbolically; construct viable arguments and justify their conclusions; and apply the mathematics they know to solving .CHUMASH with Rabbi Lintz problems in everyday life, society, and the workplace - חומש The Rebbi and students will carefully study the Chumash together with Rashi, Ramban, and other classic commentaries SCIENCE with Mr. Sidman and arrive at a deeper understanding of the Chumash. Students will develop their understanding of the sciences Students will glean insights into the Torah’s outlook on life, and become proficient in developing and using models, human nature, and man’s relationship with Hashem. analyzing and interpreting data, and constructing explanations of scientific phenomena. They will learn about the interdependence of science, engineering, and technology and their influence on society and the natural world.

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BRANCH GUYS SIYUM KRISPY KREME YAVNEH MISHMAR Schedule MONDAY - THURSDAY SCHEDULE FRIDAY SCHEDULE 7:40-8:30 Shacharis @ BCMH 7:40-8:30 Shacharis @ BCMH 8:30-9:00 Breakfast @ TAPN 8:30-9:00 Breakfast @ TAPN 9:00-9:40 Halacha 9:00-9:40 Halacha 9:45- 12:00 Gemara 9:45-12:00 Gemara 12:05-12:45 Chumash 12:00-12:15 Gemara Vocabulary Test 12:45-1:25 Lunch Break 12:15-12:45 Parsha Shmuess 1:25-2:45 ELA – Global History 2:50 Mincha SUNDAY SCHEDULE 3:05-3:15 Mussar 8:00-8:45 Shacharis @ Kollel Bais Medrash 3:20-4:20 PE (T/Th) 8:45-9:15 Breakfast 3:20-4:20 Music (M/W) 9:15-9:55 Halacha 4:25-5:45 Geometry - Block (M/W) 10:00 -11:00 Gemara 4:25-5:45 Physics - Block (T/Th) 11:15 -11:30 Chumash Test 11:30 - 12:00 Mishnayos Recent Trips

PORTLAND SNOW LAG B’OMER MANNING PARK, BC SHABBATON TUBING SNOW LAKE RETREAT Meet our Staff TORAH ACADEMY Rabbi Avrohom Harris comes from a prestigious family with a history of leadership. He received his semicha in 2013 from Yeshiva . Prior to moving to Seattle, Rabbi Harris STANDS FOR was a at the Foxman Torah Institute/ Bais Dovid, in Cherry Hill, NJ where he taught at all grade levels in the high school, and served as the curriculum coordinator as well as the Bais Medrash Mashgiach and Menahel. Previously, Rabbi Harris INSPIRED LEARNING taught at Mesivta Chofetz Chaim in , NY and served as a At Torah Academy, students will Rosh Kollel in Great Neck, NY. Additionally, Rabbi Harris is an experienced Certified accumulate a broad knowledge of Torah Mohel serving the greater Seattle community. concepts. The courses are structured to enable students to develop textual and Rabbi Daniel Lintz, originally from , received his analytical skills, which will equip them for semicha from the Rabbinical Seminary of America, independent in-depth study. Emphasis Chofetz Chaim of Queens, NY in 2015. Rabbi Lintz has a unique is also placed on appreciating the Torah’s combination of both educational and administrative experience. insight into all aspects of life. He was a high school Rebbe in Mesivta Chofetz Chaim in Queens, NY for three years. Rabbi Lintz served as the Vice President of Development for the Rabbinical Seminary of America for two years. STELLAR ACADEMICS Rabbi Lintz also has significant experience working in Finance and Torah Academy’s general studies program Accounting for non-profit organizations. is designed to prepare our students to excel in whatever career they choose to Corey Olds is an award-winning teacher with nearly three decades pursue. Emphasis is placed on mastering of professional teaching experience. He holds a B.A. in French skills such as critical thinking, analytical from Oberlin College and an M.A. in both History and Humanities writing, and problem solving, in order from Stanford University, where he also completed joint Ph.D. to ready our graduates for college and coursework in History and Humanities. While concluding his success in the 21st-century workforce. residency requirements at Stanford, Corey worked full time as a history instructor at The Branson School in Ross, . In 2001, UPLIFTING ENVIRONMENT he became an assistant professor of modern European history and humanities at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. At Torah Academy we focus on the Corey has also served as a director of high school curriculum, a Latin teacher, and an whole student. Our students feel valued academic dean. In 2009, he co-founded and began his tenure as director of Excelsus and appreciated and their self-esteem Foundation, an educational trust actively engaged in narrowing achievement gaps is raised. Thier social-emotional health, for K-12 students nationwide. executive functioning skills and overall happiness are all part of the Torah Randall Creek is a master math teacher with eighteen years of Academy package. teaching experience and an uncanny ability to make math both fun and accessible. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics from the University LIFELONG CONNECTIONS of Washington and a Masters degree in Education from Antioch University. Randall has taught in NW College of Art and Design, At Torah Academy, the Rebbe-Talmid Le Cordon Bleu and Green River and Seattle Central Community relationship serves as the foundation Colleges. Having taught at Yellow Wood Academy and Eastside for growth in learning and middos. Our Academic School, Randall has extensive experience in small class Rebbeim are more than just teachers, instruction reaching a diverse range of learning profiles. they are role models, mentors, coaches, Randall is also the published co-author of Show What You Know on the 10th Grade and confidants. WASL. Well known in the professional development circles, Randall was the Region 6 Representative of the Washington State Math Council and the Editor/Secretary of the Puget Sound Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Alfred Sidman is a master science teacher with 16 years of high school experience across all of the sciences. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Harvard College and two Masters Degrees; a Master’s in Education from the University of Cincinnati and a M.S. in Biology from the University of Washington. Alfred has taught in the Cincinnati Public Schools and more recently in the Renton School District where he was the Science Club Advisor and the Science Department Chair. Alfred is a National Board Certified Teacher in Young Adult Science as well as a certified Washington Professional Teacher in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math. Mr. Sidman, an avid outdoorsman, is also an Emergency Medical Responder, a Wilderness First Responder, a Lifeguard, a CPR Instructor, and a Water Safety Instructor. Recent Guest Speakers

Rabbi Moshe Kletenik Rabbi Avraham David HaRav Dovid Harris Rabbi Benjamin Hassan Rosh Chodesh Breakfast Pre-Rosh Hashana Shmuess Yomim Noraim Livestream Mishmar @ SBH

Rabbi Yaakov Tannenbaum Rabbi Bernie Fox Bostoner Rebbe Rabbi Elchonon Zohn Chanukah Mesiba Address Rosh Chodesh Breakfast Chizuk Visit Guest Friday Shmuess.

Rabbi Yissocher Frand Rabbi Shmuel Brody Rabbi Shaul Engelsburg Rabbi Sholom Ber Levitin Guest Lecture Rosh Chodesh Adar Sunday Shiur Rosh Chodesh Breakfast

Dr. Yaakov Gordon HaRav Akiva Grunblatt Rabbi Eli Mansour Ari Goldwag Sleep Presentation Pre-Shavuos Livestream Elul Inspiration Friday Singing Shmuess Mission Statement

Torah Academy of the Pacific Northwest is an Orthodox boys’ high school, educating students in grades 9 through 12 in Limudei Kodesh and secular disciplines. We offer an uncompromising Torah education and a rigorous college preparatory general studies program that will enable graduates to thrive at the finest institutions of higher learning. We strive to instill in our students the values, inspiration, skills, education and love of learning that will prepare them to be the next generation of leaders in Torah and professional environments. We aim to develop our students into mature, sensitive and compassionate Bnai Torah who are passionate about their personal growth and connection to Hashem and Klal Yisroel.

Dvar Torah ,(bright and astute) פקח who was a ,קרח asks, “How can מדרש רבה )יח:ח) the משה s decision to rebel against’קרח In discussing the motives behind ,saw with prophetic vision his own descendants קרח ;relates that his “eye” led him astray מדרש take such a senseless course of action?” The He said to himself, “Is it possible that I see such greatness in my future .בית המקדש in the עבודה performing the ,שמואל הנביא including the great and the righteous descendants in תשובה did not realize that his children will do קרח concludes that מדרש descendants, and I am wrong?” The his prophecy will come from them.

the limitless potential every human מדרש gleaned from this ,זצ’’ל The late Rosh Hayeshiva of , Rav come up with קרח no matter how far they have strayed. It seems like such a simple solution. Why couldn’t the all-wise ,תשובה possesses to do as an תשובה only because he did not see משה this answer? With all his wisdom he was willing to take the dangerous route of fighting with thought his children were at a point of no return; he therefore did not entertain this possibility קרח .option

forgives those who return to Him, let us realize no matter how far we have strayed we can always come ה׳ the day ,יום כפור As we approach .with open arms תשובה back to our loving father who will accept our

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