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Baeck & Call קיץ תשעב | Summer 2012 Volume 2 · Number 2 "As I discover the world, I discover myself" - Pierre Trudeau CONTACT INFORMATION: Head of School Eric Petersiel, RJE 905-709-3636 x250 [email protected] The Baeck and Call is published twice a year through The Leo Baeck Day School’s Communications and Chief Operating Officer Sigalit Habsha 905-709-3636 x244 [email protected] Development Departments and is distributed to Director of Admission Robyn Buchman 905-709-3636 x224 [email protected] more than 2800 Leo Baeck parents, grandparents, alumni and friends of the School. Director of Communication Cindy Benedek 905-709-3636 x232 [email protected] Director of Development Elysa Greisman 905-709-3636 x241 [email protected] Layout Editor: Franci Sniderman Principal, North Campus Yvette Burke 905-709-3636 [email protected] Principal, South Campus Lauren Sigel 416-787-9899 [email protected] www.leobaeck.ca Looking Back as We Move Forward Eric Petersiel RJE, Head of School Recently a group of past Leo Baeck Presidents gathered in what we hope RABBI ARTHUR BIELFELD REFLECTS... will become an annual tradition. In preparing for our discussion I gave Rabbi Plaut was among the earliest them an overview of the state of the school they had established, and how supporters of the new day school at a far it had come in 38 years. We spoke of the past, present and future of this time when there was little enthusiasm for school, now the second largest day school in Toronto, the largest Reform such an institution among North American day school in North America, and the only Jewish school in Canada Reform Jews. Without his support I wonder authorised by the prestigious International Baccalaureate Organization. whether the Reform congregations of Toronto would have bought into the idea We spoke about famous playwright Michael Redhill, in whose basement of a Reform community day school. I early classes were held, to Dan Senor, whose book "Start Up Nation" has remember one occasion when the Board changed the way the world understands the entrepreneurial spirit in Israel, was dealing with a controversial proposal. to Sarah Edgerly, last year's CHAT Valedictorian, and Shane Feldman, He said: "Float the idea and let the whose World Youth Conference brings together thousands of teens intent antagonists shoot at it. Float it again until on changing the world. They were amazed to hear about the huge range they have run out of ammunition. Then introduce it a third time. You'll be amazed of athletic offerings and our continued dedication to music and the arts. to see how quickly it is adopted." We discussed the Tikkun Olam efforts of our students and the ways they help provide education in Africa, food for those in need in Toronto and He also championed naming the school after Rabbi Leo Baeck. When we tried playground equipment for impoverished Israelis, Jew and Arab alike, to register the school in that name, the who attend the Weizmann School in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. These pages set the registrar of Ontario insisted that we have stage for how we envision our future, built strongly on the shoulders of Rabbi Baeck sign the naming documents. those who came before us, and provide a clear focus for our continued I think Gunther was prepared to put on a dedication and commitment to the Jewish growth of each child in our care. disguise, go down to Queen's Park and Next year we will once again participate in an international parent survey, sign the document, so convinced was he of the merit of honouring his esteemed and continue to seek your insight into how well we are accomplishing our mentor by naming the newborn school mission. after him. This year we remember Rabbi Gunther Plaut, whose death marks a significant moment in the history of diaspora Judaism. Left to right: Eric Petersiel (Head of School), Morrie Sorin (Founding Director), Karen Sorin (Founding Administrator), Zita Gardner (Past Director), Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld (Honourary Chairperson), Rabbi Steve Garten (Past Director) Making the Old New and the New Holy Rabbi Noam Katz, Dean of Jewish Living A famous midrash depicts a scene in which Moses creative and visually stunning prayer books that enters God’s workshop and finds the Holy One can be found anywhere. Their unique design and adorning the sacred letters of a Torah scroll with insightful commentaries help our students engage calligraphic crowns. Moses inquires as to the with prayer as both a meaningful spiritual practice meaning of these ornate crowns, and God replies: and an invitation for critical thinking. Our students “There is a man named Akiva who will appear and staff have pushed the envelope as to what prayer at the end of several generations and he will need can look and sound like, crafting worship services these crowns, because from each and every thorn he that blend art, drama, poetry, PowerPoint, meditation will derive scores and scores of laws.” Moses then and the early stages of our own “LB T’filah Rock asks The Holy One to see this man, and suddenly Band.” finds himself in a classroom where the great sage Rabbi Akiva is conducting a lesson. Moses soon realizes that he has no idea what they are saying. He becomes weak and disoriented. How can these be my descendants? Why do their laws and comments sound so unfamiliar? Have my teachings evaporated across the centuries? This story reveals an inescapable truth about the traditions and teachings of Judaism…they evolve. Judaism does not remain stagnant. Judaism does not “jog in place.” Rather, it grows and deepens, responding to new social realities, technological breakthroughs and fresh textual interpretations with the passage of time. Just as our students at Leo Baeck gain wisdom and skills that will help them grow into the passionate and articulate Jewish leaders of tomorrow, so too will the landscape of Jewish learning and practice continue to develop around them. As Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra so eloquently put it, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Israel Engagement. The Leo Baeck Day School was the recipient of the inaugural During my two years at Leo Baeck, I have already Israel Engagement Community Award for witnessed innovation and experimentation in our our pioneering work in Israel Engagement. approach to Jewish learning: The school-wide effort to foster deep and meaningful connections to the land and Worship and Music. Our Leo Baeck Siddurim people of Israel has included our success with (Junior and Senior Editions) are two of the most the Shinshinim (young Israeli emissaries) initiative, the creation of an Israel Education leadership will continue to have positive ripple vision statement, and an Israel-based effects for generations to come. Learning how Professional Development day for all staff. to share and give tzedakah in preschool lays We foresee a school culture that embeds Israel the foundation for an ethic of generosity and engagement at all grade levels; facilitates philanthropy. Critical study of Tanakh and long-distance learning with progressive Israel breeds a crop of university students Jewish communities in Eilat and Haifa; and who will wear their Jewish identity proudly on culminates in an unforgettable Grade 8 trip to their sleeves. And, certainly, being part of a Israel (the first of its kind among Jewish day caring community builds the confidence and schools in the GTA!). resiliency of each student who walks through our doors. LB Partners. The future depends on institutions partnering with one another to We have dreams for our youth, and they possess increase the quality and quantity of Jewish the vision to go far beyond what we can even and interfaith experiences in Toronto. Our imagine. The students of The Leo Baeck Day students already “taste the fruits” of learning School are our future, our legacy. So, like about Jewish ethics and ecology at the Kavanah Moses, we must invest in them as the change Garden, volunteer to put Kinder Kits together agents, the scholars and social activists of (school supplies for underprivileged children) tomorrow. And, like Akiva, they must set out with Ve’ahavta, perform holiday concerts at to extract brilliant meaning from the "crowns" Baycrest, and have an authentic Jewish outdoor we have placed atop their heads. experience at URJ Camp George. Building a network of peer institutions with common values helps us welcome diverse Jewish families from around the GTA, and expand the opportunities for study, social justice and celebration. Building a Generation of Future Jewish Leaders. Our students grow up to be inspiring and compassionate Jewish role models whose What I Wish for our Students... Yvette Burke, North Campus Principal We believe the experiences students acquire at The Leo Baeck Day School have a profound and sustainable influence on their future lives. Central to our philosophy is the promotion of learning opportunities which are meaningful, relevant and authentic. The intentional cultivation of core values in each student, as well as a rich and varied learning environment, nurtures this positive impact. Through a multitude of dynamic experiences we foster a life-long connection to Judaism, including the teaching of Jewish values on a daily basis and increasing teen engagement. In particular, we are very proud of the Israeli Youth Emissaries we host each school year. This tremendous experience enables our students to connect with Israeli youth in a personal and deeply significant way. Our goal is for each one of our students to develop and find personal meaning with their Judaism. The unique needs of each learner are considered in a vibrant environment of inquiry-based learning. Students are set up for success through the implementation of learning opportunities that are planned in conjunction with assessed student strengths and needs.
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