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Machatzas Hashekel Minhag and More YOUR WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF YESHIVA KETANA OHR REUVEN… 6:46 p.m. Vol. 5 Issue #21 March 16, 18 כ"ט אדר תשע"ח Machatzas Hashekel Minhag and More On Taanis Esther, the eighth graders went from class to class edu- cating the talmidim with a hands-on demonstration of how the mitzvah of machatzas hashekel is actually performed. After the detailed demonstration, the students were given the opportunity to carry out the mitvzah of zecher machtzis hashek- el themselves. R' Efraim Wachsman and 7th grader Eli Kamensky putting on tefillin for the first time Talmidim on Purim with Rabbi Peikes and Rab- bi Auslander, 8th-grade rebbeim Mazel Tov to Pre- Rabbi Lowy, 1Aers our 4th grade Usher rebbe, on his Vaksman s o n ’ s and Aki- chasunah. va Ka- hana Pictured: demon- A number of strating Rabbi Lowy’s which talmidim who is came to vinch אות which mazal tov and for newly share in the learned simcha at the chasunah ש and ש Electric Atmosphere Power down? The atmosphere at YKOR was defi- nitely up! Last week, despite the fact that the classrooms were darker than usual, all of the talmidim who walked into the yeshiva were ready to learn with their usual enthusiasm. Then the shades in each classroom were pulled up to get the most natural light possible from outside as the boys were Talmidim shoveling ready to forge ahead out cars during recess creating their own at Rabbi Senter’s shul electric atmosphere. The power in yeshiva might have been down, but no one would have noticed given how the learning by our undaunted talmidim was definitely more than up to par. The talmidim in grades sixth, seventh and eighth, were happy to have the privilege of learning in Rabbi Senter’s Shul for the day. The Rosh Hayeshiva came over specially to address those talmidim in their tem- porary location. Power Out-ing Thanks as well for the thoughtfulness of two of our yeshiva’s families who provided the kindergarten and Pre- 1A boys with a change of pace last week. Both classes were thrilled to relocate to their classmate’s home for the day so that the classes could operate on full power. Thank you to the Silber family for hosting the kinder- garten class, and thank you to the Brachfeld family for hosting the Pre-1A class as well as Rabbi Senter for hosting the sixth, seventh and eighth-grade classes. It was really appreciated and a great zechus. A special thank you to all of the caring Morahs and assistants for going out of their way to help make it all happen. More power to you! Dear Parents, A Change of Place Please be aware that all students When Rabbi Prupas’s seventh graders took note of the beautiful who did not receive weather in the midst of winter, they decided, with the agreement of transportation this their rebbe, to make the most of it. Instead of the usual learning in year must fill out an application to the classroom, the entire class was escorted outside where the rari- receive busing for the 2018- fied spring-like day added to the overall enthusiasm that went into 19 school year. learning that day’s mishnayos. Please click HERE for East Ramapo and Breaking routine and going outdoors has the potential to be dis- Suffern Central transportation forms. tracting, but these talmidim chose to use the opportunity to just Please note: the districts will only accept enjoy the weather firsthand instead of casting wistful glances transportation forms until their deadline through the window. Overall, of April 1st. it was a great experience Please complete these forms and return which inspired them to learn via better. Rabbi Prupas was so East Ramapo: mail to impressed with the positive EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DIS- attitude of his talmidim that TRICT TRANSPORTATION OFFICE he will certainly not hesitate 105 SOUTH MADISON AVENUE, to do it again soon – especial- SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977 ly with spring just around the Suffern Central: email to: corner. [email protected]. This will ensure proof of receipt. Also note, Students who did re- ceive transportation this year: Pre 1-A Goes for Gold East Ramapo : Morah Deena’s Pre-1A reviewed the letter “G” in such an exciting way. Will receive a form in the mail that must They decorated glasses with be completed and returned by April the alphabet and played Go Daniel 1st. for Gold, a game in which Gotesman Suffern Central: each boy had to move and Yehu- da Smo- Every student must complete an appli- through a challenging len with cation to receive busing. Please com- path in order to reach the their “G”, plete the form and email gold coin at the end. created to [email protected] by Good going, guys! with April 1st. blocks 18-19 REGISTRATION INFO Mazal Tov Registration is an annual process for BOTH 1st grade Morah, Mrs. Rivkah Golovan upon her marriage newly admitted and returning families. The Alumnus, Dovid Schwab, upon his marriage registration process includes submitting 7th grader, Shalom Mordechai Mause, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah required forms and making arrangements 5th grader, Gavi Luwish, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah for tuition payments. 1st grader, Menachem Tepper, on the birth of a baby sister An email with your family’s registration 3rd grader, Avi Bunick, on his sister’s chasunah forms for the 2018-19 school year will be 5th grader, Bentzi Weiss, on the birth of his new neice sent shortly AFTER the Pesach break. Please look out for your registration email A Peek into Upcoming YKOR Calendar after Pesach! Tuesday, March 27, Dismissal: K-12:00, P-8 1:00 Wednesday - Sunday, March 3/28-4/8 In Case of Inclement Weather Pesach Vacation, No Sessions Please call the YKOR Message Line Monday, April 9, 920-940-8936 Sessions Resume A Publication of YESHIVAS OHR REUVEN 257 Grandview Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901 845.352.7100 F: 845.352.9593 [email protected] פרשת ויקרא שנים מקרא ואחד תרגום program שנים מקרא ואחד תרגום This weeks First Last is sponsored by Rabbi & Mrs. Zev Fuchs (Please Print Clearly) תלמיד in honor of Name of RABBI PLOTZKER Class: (Please Check One) פסוקים and his entire shiur, 1st Grade – 5 פסוקים 2nd Grade – 10 whose dancing and treats rd פסוקים 3 Grade – 15 th לכבוד שנים מקרא ואחד תרגום פסוקים 4 Grade – 20 פסוקים inspire the yeshiva 5th Grade – 25 פסוקים 6th Grade – 30 פסוקים 7th Grade – 50 !מצוה to fulfill this tremendous פרשה 8th Grade – The complete of this year פרשיות Many for שנים מקרא ואחד תרוגום are still available for sponsorship! My son completed .in the amount specified for his class פרשה Please help support this wonderful program. this ,a birthday ,שמחה Sponsor a week in honor of a in memory of a loved one, or for any reason at all! Parent’s signature .please contact Rabbi Plotzker פרשה To sponsor a [email protected] .
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