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Torah is the Tree of Life This month at Soille, we have many milestone events that facilitate the growth of our students through learning and celebrating Jewish ideals, values and philosophies. The sixth grade girls finished their intensive study of the ten commandments this week by creating a visual presentation to display all that they have learned. In This Issue:

Next week, our second grade class will start on their Calendar 2 journey to connect to their roots through the study of , their heritage, their identity. The first grade Parshat Bo 3 will be celebrating their Yom Ha’Siddur the week after, which will begin their connection and appreciation of the idea that there is something The Soille Scene 4 above them. Staff Spotlight 6 All of these milestones are at the hallmark of the Soille mission. To create Jewish leaders of tomorrow that have a solid Jewish identity. Preschool Pages 7-8

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 3, 2017 - 7 Shevat 5777 Calendar of Events February March S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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February 8, 2017 February 28, 2017 March 13, 2017 2nd Grade Chumash Milestone 3rd Grade Invention Convention 9 am Start Celebration Shushan Purim March 3, 2017 1 pm Dismissal February 15, 2017 2nd Trimester Ends 1st Grade Siddur Milestone March 14, 2017 Celebration March 3-4, 2017 8th Grade County Science Fair Set Up Soille Hebrew Day Shabbaton February 20, 2017 @ Beth Jacob March 16, 2017 No School - President’s Day 8th Grade County Science Fair Awards March 6, 2017 Ceremony February 25, 2017 No School—Faculty Development Soille Family Havdalah Night 7:15 pm March 17, 2017 March 8, 2017 K, 2nd & 4th Grade fieldtrip to JCC/ February 27, 2017 5th Grade Poetry Jam Willy Wonka Play Rosh Chodesh Assembly 2:50 pm

Our Administrative Team: Board of Directors:

Head of School: Simcha Weiser Dean of Students: President: [email protected] Giovanna Reinking Geoffrey Berg

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Assistant Head of School: Members at Large: Rabbi Meir Cohen Preschool Director: Rachel Eden Josh Cohen Iliana Glovinsky [email protected] [email protected] Moises Eilemberg Gavin Horn

Director of School Operations: Business Manager: Klara Lapp Allen Gruber Hilary Kleinman Estelle Workman [email protected] Yonina Kaplan Philip Silverman [email protected] Michael Leeman Yvonne Venger Director of Development: Director of Enrollment: Joyce Arovas Marilyn Williams Marcia Wollner Beth Licha [email protected] Missy Wrotslavsky Brian Zimmerman [email protected]

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 3, 2017 - 7 Shevat 5777 Parshat Bo OVERVIEW: Parshat BO (Ex. Ch. 10:1 – 13:16) G-d tells Moshe that He is hardening Pharaoh's heart so that through miraculous plagues the world will know for all time that He is the one true G-d. Pharaoh is warned about the plague of locusts and is told how severe it will be. Pharaoh agrees to release only the men, but Moshe insists that everyone must go. During the plague, Pharaoh calls for Moshe and Aharon to remove the locusts, and he admits he has sinned. G-d ends the plague but hardens Pharaoh's heart, and again Pharaoh fails to free the . The country, except for the Jewish People, is then engulfed in a palpable darkness. Pharaoh calls for Moshe and tells him to take all the Jews out of Egypt, but to leave their flocks behind. Moshe tells him that not only will they take their own flocks, but Pharaoh must add his own too. Moshe tells Pharaoh that G-d is going to bring one more plague, the death of the firstborn, and then the Jews will leave Egypt. -G d again hardens Pharaoh's heart, and Pharaoh warns Moshe that if he sees him again, Moshe will be put to death. G-d tells Moshe that the month of Nissan will be the chief month. The Jewish people are commanded to take a sheep on the 10th of the month and guard it until the 14th. The sheep is then to be slaughtered as a Pesach offering, its blood put on their doorposts, and its roasted meat eaten. The blood on the doorpost will be a sign that their homes will be passed-over when G-d strikes the firstborn of Egypt. The Jewish People are told to memorialize this day as the Exodus from Egypt by never eating chametz on Pesach. Moshe relays G-d's commands, and the Jewish People fulfill them flawlessly. -G d sends the final plague, killing the first born, and Pharaoh sends the Jews out of Egypt. G-d tells Moshe and Aharon the laws concerning the Pesach sacrifice, (redemption of the first born son) and tefillin. (C) 2017 Ohr Somayach International- All rights reserved.

DRASHA As the story of the sojourn and enslavement of the Jewish survival itself. Jewish people in Egypt comes to its final climax in this week's Torah reading, there are many questions that are left Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves in the United States of unanswered. What was the actual length of time that this America by presidential proclamation, responding to the Egyptian story encompassed? There seems to be contradictory political pressures and national interests that beset him. Even dates that appear in the Torah. And why does it appear from though the hand of G-d, so to speak, guides all events in the and that the vast majority of the Jews who world, the decision to free the slaves of the South was a were in Egypt never left with Moshe to travel into the desert of completely understandable, rational and even predictable one. Sinai and from there to the promised ? The main question raised by historians regarding Lincoln's action, is why was it not done sooner? What could have been the reason for that? And why does Pharaoh now finally succumb, after having in his mind and The question regarding the exodus of the Jewish people from actions successfully withstood the previous nine plagues which Egypt, and their redemption from slavery was how these things were so devastating to him and Egyptian society. These had occurred in the first place and how were they so questions are not addressed directly in the Torah itself though miraculously corrected later. The great lesson here is that the they are discussed in the commentaries that, over the ages, fate and future of the Jewish people cannot be known on a have been written to explain and elucidate the written word of purely rational basis. the Torah. Man proposes and G-d disposes. Yaakov and his family After reviewing all of the ideas advanced to deal with the willingly, even enthusiastically, went to reside in Egypt. Just above questions– and other problematic biblical questions – when it seems that the Jewish people has despaired of all that can be said is that the ways of Heaven are truly redemption and is attempting to integrate itself completely mysterious and are meant to be so. Moshe is justifiably wary of into Egyptian society, the redemption begins, led by an unlikely gazing at the presence of God and when he finally demands to redeemer. understand the policies of Heaven, he will be rebuffed and told that this understanding is beyond human comprehension and Questions will always abound about the Jewish redemption rational thinking. from Egypt. The answers to those questions will be creative and flights of genius. But the basic issue will remain as being The entire story of the Jewish people descending into Egyptian the inscrutability of G-d's behavior, so to speak, in redeeming slavery and then being extricated is essentially supernatural in the Jews and making them a unique and special people. detail. Nevertheless, it is the basic and most vital narrative in throughout the millennia of Jewish existence. It Shabat shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein (C) 2017 is the paradigm for the irrational and mysterious story of

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 3, 2017 - 7 Shevat 5777 The Soille Scene

Mazel tov to our 5th graders upon completing Parashat Shemot. They have gained so many valuable Torah lessons and are doing an amazing job on their independent learning skills. We celebrated with yummy delicious ice cream and treats. Everyone enjoyed and had a really great time. May they complete many more books of the Torah!

5th grade worked on Snap Circuits this week!

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 3, 2017 - 7 Shevat 5777 Hebrew Day Staff Spotlight This week’s Staff Spotlight: Tali Chomoshe Tali joined the Hebrew Day team last year and she has already become a big part of the lives of our students. Being a Hebrew Day alum, she understands the culture and mission of our school and helps foster this in each student that she serves. She is warm, patient, and understanding, and makes the students feel welcomed and well loved. She does so much that goes unnoticed, but that im- pacts so many lives.

Thank you Tali for everything you do!

What is your role at Soille?

I work as the First Grade Teacher’s assistant.

Tell us a little bit about your history such as where you grew up, brothers and sisters . . .

I grew up in San Diego, California, my heritage, though, is Mexican and Israeli. I have two younger sisters and one older brother. I actually went to school at Soille and graduated in 2009. I continued onto Torah high and eventually found my passion for teaching.

What/who made the most impact on you during your school years?

I was blessed to have amazing teachers when I went to Soille, especially Morah Liat, Mrs. Rivard, Mrs. Weiser and Morah Weiser. They are still teachers at Soille Hebrew Day school. When I was younger, I remember being in their classes and them not only pushing me to learn, but also pushing me to be strong and independent. It is truly because of all of my teachers that I have so much passion for what I do.

What are some of your talents, activities or hobbies that occupy your time when not at work? I love to go out of the house, I live near the beach so I like to spend most of my days-off there, or climb mountains. We have a lot of beautiful places to go hiking in San Diego.

Who is someone you look up to and why? I look up to my mom. For as long as I have been in this world she has taught me to have love for everyone, to be happy no mat- ter what, and of course how to keep my room clean. She is my inspiration.

What do you like most about working at Hebrew Day? The thing I like most is the students. I see them grow more everyday, and understand why they do midot. It’s special to see that connection and inspires me to be a better teacher.

What does “Jewish Learning for Successful Living” mean to you? Having a diverse range of kids who love to learn about Israel and Torah and be excited about all aspects of life, and, most im- portantly, have so much respect for one another above all else, is what “Jewish Learning for Successful Living,” not only means to me, but is what we instil within the children at Hebrew Day.

Tell us about a moment you had a great impact on students during your time as a teacher. Or, tell us about a moment in your life you are proud of.

I don’t know if I’ve been here long enough to make an impact on them, but the greatest moment is when you hear a student repeat a lesson about respecting one another or how Hashem is involved with everything. It’s a realization about how far your teachings can go for life and how you students treat others around them.

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 3, 2017 - 7 Shevat 5777 Preschool Pages

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 3, 2017 - 7 Shevat 5777 Preschool Pages

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Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kolenu February 3, 2017 - 7 Shevat 5777 Community News Mazel Tov to… …Ben Levy for becoming Bar Mitvah this past Shabbos and to proud parents Shoshi and David Levy. ...Eitan De Lara who read the Torah this week on the first anniversary of his Bar . ...Sharona (Jessica Felber, HDS Class of 2003) and Yehudah Hakohen on the birth of a baby girl, Emuna, in last week, and to proud grandparents Dr. Merril Felber and Dr. Frank Felber, and family.

Purim is around the Corner! By now you should have received an email about ordering mishloach manot from www.happypurim.com. In the email, you were given your personalized code to log in and order. If you did not received your special code, please contact Estelle Workman, [email protected] immediately so that she can assign you a code. Deadline for orders is Friday, February 24th. Do you want to help pack the beautiful baskets on Feb. 26th? Can you deliver mishloach manot in your neighborhood on Purim? Contact Joyce Arovas, [email protected].

Reminder: Wednesday Salads will be sold for $5 per container (16 oz). Order by Wed. Breakfast cart from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and pick up on Friday. To order, contact Vicki Rosenberg, [email protected]. Payment must accompany This week’s soup: Tortilla Soup orders. New!! Order salads for ! Starting next week, you can order a variety of delicious, homemade salads for Shabbat. Mexican Buffet Dinner: Sunday, February 12th

Choose from: Taste the flavors of Mexico from Garlic Slaw 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sweet Slaw Dinner will be held at Congregation Garbanzo salad Adat Yeshurun Savory Beet Salad Sweet Beet & Green Apple Salad See attached flyer for details. Moroccan Carrot Salad Corn Salad Thank you for supporting the 8th grade Trip to Israel! Russian Style Potato Salad

Save the Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017 Mexican Buffet Dinner

Taste the flavors of Mexico from 4:00 p.m. Recycle your to 7:00 p.m. ink cartridges In support of the 8th Grade Trip to Israel Bring in your used ink Dinner will be held at Congregation Adat cartridges to Hebrew Day! Yeshurun.

8 Come Join the Fiesta Enjoy an all you can eat Mexican Buffet Dinner and taste the flavors of Mexico

On Sunday, February 12, 2017 On the Menu: Time: from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Chicken and fish tostada bar Location: Congregation Adat Yeshurun Pozole Soup Delicious Mexican Salads Bring your family and friends! Mexican flavored water Yummy Dessert

In support of the 8th Grade Trip to Israel Adults: $20 Kids 7-10: $15 Kids 3-6: $10 TORTILLA SOUP

THIS COMING UP… 2/15 Fideo Pasta WEDNESDAY Soup DURING LUNCH ALSO ORDER QUARTS $3 “TO GO” FOR $6.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE 8TH GRADE TRIP TO ISRAEL To whence run all those children? The Fun & Oxymoronic Enjoy a great day at our BJC “The Weintraub Children’s Park” th Annual Park Sunday, Feb. 19

10:30am -12:15pm rd

InauguralFebruary Outdoor competition23 ; lawn bowling, bucket fish’n, beanbag-toss , tickets, raffles, a closing dvar Torah, and SAN DIEGO’S ONLY KOSHER DAIRY BBQ!

El Niño Permitting 4855 College Ave 92115

This is a free young BJC event! This event was; suggested by a shul member - Ron Caplan, and won last year by – Yehoshua Cohen. Previous Winner was Eli Desmond! Wings of the Wind Psalms 104:3) Snacks and drinks / תְהִלִים קד:ג) provided! 3rd paper-airplane competition th . . . . Sunday, February 12 ↑ Kids 5 & Up 10:30 -11:30am meet at BJC’s Let your ideas Mesita Entrance take flight. . . . . Planes will be judged on multiple categories: The winning plane will be reproduced as two gold replicas. One replica will be taken home by the winner of the competition; the other will be on display for temporary perpetuityTM in Beth Jacob.

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