The Flatbush Flash Vol. 6 , no. 22 April 19. 2013 - 9 Iyar 5773 Parashat Acharei Mot - Kedoshim - Candles 7:19 Upcoming Events

Daniel Chernikoff Memorial Hockey & Yom Iyun/ Sunday Morning Learning April 21, 2013 9:00 am

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Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School Yeshivah of Flatbush Guidance Department Presents New Parenting Lecture Series April 24, 2013 11:00 am At the Home of Shifra and Ezra Hanon Contact Minna Samra phone- 718 377 4466 ex139 [email protected] "Baked by Flatbush" YOF Bake Sale and Chinese Auction At the home of Alison and Ricky Sutton Thursday, May 2 9 am- 6 pm Gourmet

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Elementary School Guidance Department Presents New Parenting Lecture Series The YOF Elementary School Guidance Department is proud to present a series of lectures for parents by parents.

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The kick off event was held Thursday, April 18 at the home of Rochelle and Eli Dweck with a presentation by Candice Bailey of onceuponachart.com

ES Guidance Presents New Parenting Lecture Series **********

Next up - April 24 at 11 am

- "The Art of the Chart"

Dr Salim Souid - "Temper Tantrums" At the home of Shifra and Ezra Hanon For address or further info call Minna Samra at 718 377 4466 ext 139 or

YOF Commemorates email [email protected] Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror May 7 at 11 am will feature Nechama Stamm on raising respectful on Yom HaZikaron children - at the home of Ezra and Rayna Cohen. **********

Yom Ha'atzmaut If you'd like to host a lecture at your home or have ideas for future guest Celebrations in the lecturers, please contact Minna Samra at [email protected] Elementary School! ********** Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebrations at JBHS! ********* JBHS College Visit to Princeton and Rutgers ********** YOF Alum Serves as Honor Guard at Yom HaZikaron at Har Herzl ********** Stay in Touch with the HS myflatbushlife.com ********** Within Our Family ***********

YOF Commemorates Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror on Yom HaZikaron

V'shinantam L'Vanecha **********

On Monday, Yom HaZikaron, we paid somber tribute to the chayalim (soldiers) who bravely serve Medinat Yisrael and to victims of terror, with special memorials for those who have sacrificed their lives. In Lower Division Rabbi Shilo Sharoni presented a radio broadcast over the loudspeaker where he talked about the chayalim and then recited the memorial prayer Kel Maleh Rachamim. Third grader Moshe Madeb sang "Ani Maamim". JBHS students and faculty attended an assembly that included video and music tributes. Tehillim and Kel Maleh Rachamim were recited by Michael Franco and Rabbi Hanoch Gez. The annual tradition of an honor guard in the High School lobby is a stirring reminder of the sacrifices of the IDF. Dr. Lea Gerber is the coordinator of the Yom Hazikaron program. Middle Division had the privilege of hearing from Shay Amir who spoke about friends with whom he served in the IDF who lost their lives in battle. His personal account was particularly meaningful to our students.

Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebrations in the Elementary School!

On Tuesday, Yom Ha'atzmaut, the Yeshivah of Flatbush Elementary School was a sea of blue and white as we celebrated Israel's 65th birthday. Our Benot Sheirut Leumi Shira Madar and Or Shitrit beautifully decorated the school to give the building a festive feel and each division had a unique program in celebration. Lower Division students viewed a play with slideshow presentations, singing and dancing performed by students in class 3-206. The performance was produced by Lower Division Teachers Ayala Urim, Miriam Guetta, assistants Danielle Zano and Orly Avidan and computer teacher Adina Zidele. In Middle Division the 4th floor was transformed to depict Jewish Life Around the World. Each classroom focused on a different country and all of Middle Division took turns visiting each exhibit, sampling typical foods, seeing their classmates and faculty in the countries' traditional dress and learning about history and culture.The Israel room screened a Nefesh B'Nefesh film that expressed the elation that new olim feel as they arrive in Israel.

Early Childhood had a birthday party for Israel where they sang, danced, waved flags and placed 65 "candles" on a big birthday cake mural. Rikudim (dancing) for all divisions was a highlight of the day.

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Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebrations at JBHS!

~Senior Norman Greenberg On Monday night, April 15, the new Khezrie High School Auditorium was filled with members of the community who came to celebrate Israel's 65th birthday. The evening began with a special maariv: Tefillah Arbit Hagigit and included a "Letter to Israel" address by Mrs. Miriam Wielgus, JBHS Jewish History Department chairperson, an Israel video, and beautiful singing by the choir and the chamber choir led by Mr. Brian Gelfand. The program closed with a Senior Choir Hebrew rendition of "One Day More" from Les Miserables and "Hatikva". On Tuesday morning, the high school enjoyed the program as part of the Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration that culminated in faculty and students singing and dancing in honor of Medinat Yisrael. Thank you to Mrs. Sally Shatzkes and Mrs. Rachel Winkler and everyone involved for their wonderful work.

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JBHS College Visits to Princeton and Rutgers

College advisors Rachel Natov, Rabbi Yitzchak Rosenblum, Kate Kreiss and Josh Gombo accompanied a group of juniors on tours of Princeton and Rutgers on April 9th. Our students benefited with speaking to college representatives and leaders in the colleges' Jewish community and, at Princeton, Alumni Michael Moses (ES 2006, HS 2010), Joe Benun (HS 2010) and Sammy Jerome (ES 2007, HS 2011). This is just one of many trips scheduled to help students in the college decision process.

YOF Alum Serves as Honor Guard on Yom HaZikaron at Har Herzl

Noam Wallick (ES 2006, HS 2010), an IDF soldier in the Kfir Brigade, was in the honor guard at the main memorial ceremony on Har Herzl for Yom HaZikaron, Monday April 15. Noam is in the left foreground of above photo from Israel's Channel 2. He completed his IDF service on April 18.

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Within Our Family

as of April 18, 2013

MAZAL TOV AND MABRUK TO BIRTHS Sarah (Mishan, ES 1998, HS 2002) and Gary Marcus, on the birth of a son.

BNEI/BNOT MITZVAH Hildy and Yotav Eliach (ES 1971) on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Itai; and to grandparents Professor Yaffa Eliach and Rabbi Dr. David Eliach. Helen and Benjy Kramer on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Netanel. Faina and Dr. Leonid Fuks, on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Brian.

Fortune (Shehebar, ES 1989, HS 1993) and Nathan Terzi (ES 83, HS 87), on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Joseph. Naomi and Avi Houllou, on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Rachel. ENGAGEMENTS Yvette Sutton (ES 2002, HS 2006) and Moshe Zyskind; and to parents Jolene (Rush, HS 1981) and Dr. Jack Sutton (HS 1975). ..................

CONDOLENCES Elizabeth and Susan Binyaminov (ES 2007, HS 2011), on the loss of their beloved husband and father, Gilad Binyaminov, A"H. Grace Betesh; Jimmy Betesh, Victoria Hoffstein, Stefan Betesh, Sylvia Betesh (HS 2004), Morris Betesh, David Betesh; Joseph Betesh, Esther Haddad, Edmond Betesh, Michael Betesh and Marcelle Massre on the loss of their beloved husband, father, and brother, Irwin Betesh, A"H.

V'shinantam L'Vanecha And you shall teach your children The Yeshivah of Flatbush invites you to participate in a special program, sponsoring the learning of over 2,000 precious YOF children. A week of learning may be dedicated in honor of, or, in memory of, a loved one. With your contribution, the name of the sponsor and the dedication will be prominently displayed on LCD signage in the Elementary School and Joel Braverman High School lobbies, be announced by the principals to students and faculty and be recognized in other meaningful ways. For further information please contact: Abraham J. Hidary: [email protected] Albert Hasson: [email protected] Bebe Levitt, Director, Alumni Association: [email protected] (718) 377-4040 x 110

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