JETS EMPOWERS TODAY’S YOUTH TO BECOME TOMORROW’S LEADERS

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“If there are young men who cannot learn ver since Shmuel* was a young child, he was in a yeshiva the whole day, for whatever fascinated by business, by entrepreneurship, reason, but they are willing to learn a few by industry. And so he applied to JETS Yeshiva, hours of Nigleh and Chassidus per day if which offered a well-balanced program of Judaic Estudies, vocational training, and recreational activities. they a few hours of vocational studies, At JETS, he knew he could pursue his dreams while then it is very important to ... make this deepening his relationship with Hashem and the . possible by creating a dedicated institution Together with a school counselor, Shmuel created a for learning , Nigleh and Chassidus, customized schedule based on his interests and goals. He starts off the day learningChassidus , davening, and and also a trade...” attending a Gemara class. After working out at the gym, he begins his business classes. To accelerate his success, Shmuel is enrolled in JETS CARES (Coding, Accounting, Real Estate), an extended learning program located in Los Angeles, California. He focuses on Real Estate

86 NSHEICHABADNEWSLETTER.COM | TAMMUZ 5781 and Mortgage Banking, where he learns principles Glossary Continued from page 81 and applications of investment analysis, real estate Purim Holiday commemorating G-d's in desert financing, property management, and real estate salvation of the Jews in Persia in 5th tallis Prayer shawl appraisal. In the evening, he learns Chassidus with century B.C.E. talmid(im) Student(s) his chavrusa. Rabbanim Rabbis Talmud Torah 1. Torah study 2. Hebrew rachmanus Pity school Perhaps the most impactful part of JETS CARES is Rashab Rabbi Sholom DovBer Schneer- Tammuz 10th Jewish month the mentoring Shmuel receives from a seasoned real son, fifth Chabad Rebbe (1860-1920) Tanach Acronym for Torah, N’viim estate investor. Beyond academic knowledge, he’s Rashi Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, foremost (Prophets) and Kesuvim (Writings); the gaining practical, hands-on experience and valuable Biblical and Talmudic commentator three sections of the Written Torah networking opportunities. He feels confident that (1040-1105) Fundamental work of Chabad ratzon Will; desire Chassidus authored by Alter Rebbe when he graduates JETS, he’ll have all the tools he Rav Rabbi who decides halachah Tatty Daddy needs to launch a successful real estate career. Rebbetzin Rabbi’s wife tchotchkes Trinkets Why is JETS one of the fastest-growing Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Wife tefillin Phylacteries today? of the Rebbe and daughter of Frierdiker Tehillim Psalms Its premise is that students are not meant to be Rebbe tekios Blasts of ram's horn sounded on rebbis Schoolteachers Rosh Hashanah molded to fit into the system. The system is meant reshus harabbim Public domain teshuvah Return to G-d to be molded to the students. Rosh Chodesh First day of new Jewish tinokos shel bais rabban School- So rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, JETS month children seeks to find the spark within each student. What Roshei Yeshivos Heads of Jewish Tishrei 1st month of the year lights him up? What makes him excited to learn? schools tzarah Time of distress ruchnius Spirituality tzedakah Charity What are his hobbies, his interests, his passions? And Savta Grandmother Tzemach Tzedek Rabbi Menachem then JETS creates a curriculum that melds passion sefarim Jewish books Mendel, third Chabad Rebbe (1789-1866) with profit, giving each student real-world tools to seudah Meal; feast Lit. Army of G-d; a support his future family while staying true to the Shabbos Mevorchim Shabbos before term for Jewish children; a Jewish chil- Rosh Chodesh when new month is blessed dren's organization founded by the Rebbe values of Yiddishkeit and Chassidishkeit. shadchan Matchmaker; marriage varemkeit Warmth As the Rebbe wrote in a letter to the hanhalah of broker vertel Short talk or saying Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva in Israel: “If there are shalosh regalim Three festivals when veyemino techabkeini His right young men who cannot learn in a yeshiva the whole day, Jews would make pilgrimage to Jerusalem: Hand embraces me for whatever reason, but they are willing to learn a few Pesach, Shavuos and Sukkos vort 1. Torah thought 2. engagement Shamayim Sky; heavens; G-d party (lit. word) hours of Nigleh and Chassidus per day if they get a few Shavuos Holiday commemorating Yam Suf Red Sea hours of vocational studies, then it is very important to giving of Torah on Mount Sinai Yamim Tovim Jewish holidays ... make this possible by creating a dedicated institution sheitel yechidus Private audience with Rebbe for learning Torah, Nigleh and Chassidus, and also a Shema Hear O Israel; most fundamental yehi ratzon May it be His Will trade. And surely such an institution will bring great prayer in yemei d'pagra Auspicious days shiurim Lectures yerei Shamayim G-d-fearing person benefit to young men.” shlichus Mission yeshiva Torah school Shmuel feels fortunate to be part of a yeshiva shloshim 30-day mourning period Laws pertaining to seclusion of that truly understands him and fosters his growth. shluchim Emissaries unrelated men and women Supported by loving staff and enthusiastic classmates, shtender Podium 1. Jewish 2. language spoken by he’s excited that his dreams are becoming a reality. shul Synagogue European Jewry Shulchan Aruch Code of Jewish law Yiddishkeit Judaism At the same time, his identity as a chassidishe Yid Shvat 5th Jewish month ym"sh Acronym for yemach shemo, may is secure. shvigger Mother-in-law his name be obliterated JETS is now accepting applications for the 2021- Sichos Kodesh Holy talks Yom Kippur Day of Atonement 2022 academic year. To book a complimentary simchah Joyous event(s); state of joy Yom Tov Jewish holiday consultation call with JETS staff, visit: jetsschool. simchas hachaim Joie de vivre 10th of Shvat, passing of Simchas Torah Festival of rejoicing Frierdiker Rebbe, day the seventh Rebbe org/book-a-consultation. with Torah at end of Sukkos became Rebbe Learn more about JETS by visiting the website at: siyata d'shmaya Divine assistance Yud Tes Kislev 19th of Kislev, day Alter jetsyeshiva.org. b siyum Conclusion; party marking a Rebbe was freed from Russian prison graduation or milestone Zaide Grandfather *Names and identifying details have been changed. Sukkos Holiday during which we com- zechus Merit (n) memorate clouds of glory which protected zocheh Merit (v)

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