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Text Box: Letter from the Administration By Mrs. Peikes

Text Box: Volume 2 Issue 15 2/3/09

Text Box:  "זאת החיה אשר תאכלו מכל הבהמה אשר על הארץ וגו'" (יא- ב) These are the living things that you may eat from among all the animals that are on the earth…             Although the pasuk clearly tells which animals are permitted – kosher animals – and which are forbidden – non-kosher animals- the midrash describes a different situation which is destined to take place in the future. Explaining the statement of Hashem which declared, “a new and novel [din in the] Torah will emanate from me,” Rav Bachya says in the name of Rav Yitzchak, “a morning meal Hashem will provide for his righteous servants in the future, and all those who never ate from non-kosher food in this world will merit to eat it (non-kosher food) in the future.  As it states, ‘[and these] shall not be eaten’ – here on this world, in order that they may be eaten in the coming world.”  This explanation is confusing, leading us to ask, is it a merit for tzaddikim to eat non-kosher food?  What does “a new and novel Torah will emanate from me” mean? Rav Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini defined a new din Torah as meaning a hora’at sha’ah – a temporary ruling.  Because the tzaddikim so carefully kept the laws of kashrut, Hashem will prepare for them just one meal in which they will come to appreciate the great merit they received by only eating kosher food, and not the delicious non-kosher food that is banned. The lesson we can learn from this is vital: As Jewish people, we must sacrifice certain delightful pleasures in order to fulfill Hashem’s command.  However, our deeds do not go unnoticed by Him – Hashem recognizes the fact that we have given items up to serve Him, and He rewards us accordingly in the World to Come. Source: Torah Tavlin by Rabbi Dovid Hoffman         

 

                                                           

Letter from the Administration
Dvar Torah
Sophomore Layl Iyun

Historia Trip

Science fair 2009

Sports Update

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Letter from the Administration

Dvar Torah
Sophomore Layl Iyun

Historia Trip

Science fair 2009

Sports Update

Staff

                                                                         

 

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Text Box:  Bruriah has been busy!  Just look at the headlines.                  Ø   Reality Strikes Seniors. Bruriah Seniors receive the end of the year schedule and realize that their four years at Bruriah are drawing to a close. Ø      Juniors Visit Jewish New York The Juniors spend two days immersed in the colorful tapestry that is Jewish New York.  From New Square to Lincoln Square, from Satmar to Lubavitch, from Torah Umada to Sefardic Minhagim- the Juniors learn to appreciate “mi k’amcha Yisrael.  This resounding theme resonates as they consider that despite our many external differences, Am Yisrael is a caring and compassionate people who are passionate about the unique contribution each group makes for Klal Yisrael.  Ø      Sophomores Spend Night In Bruriah Ballroom. The Sophomore Layl Iyun gave the Class of 2011 a chance to experience the effects of aging as a physical therapist gave them a “hands on” sense of what it means to be a senior citizen.  A workshop entitled “The How To’s of Patient Visitation” prepared the girls for their Friday morning visits to regional nursing homes.  Plenty of food and fun were included making this Bruriah event a memorable one. Ø      Freshman Write Term Paper And Survive! Freshman Term Papers, rites of passage for all Bruriah students, were handed in this week.  Despite the occasional (and not so occasional) moans and groans, the Freshman survive to tell the tale.  The experience will take them far – through seminary and college at least.  Kol HaKavod girls you did a great job! Ø      Bruriah Junior High Goes Undercover The seventh and eighth graders enjoyed and overnight Melava Malka just a short while ago.  A teachers’ skit and many student activities made for a fun filled night.  Sleep? Not much; how lucky that they were able to sleep all day Sunday to recuperate.

Text Box: Sports Update By Talia Berlin and Dena Lichtman Text Box:          Hey, Bruriah! It has been a really long time since our last article, so here is the scoop on what's going on in Bruriah's sports world.         Two weeks ago, the basketball "b" team won its semi-final game, with a leading score of 31 points, and went all the way to the championship game against SKA.          In soccer news, the soccer team lost its game against Maayanot, with a very close score of 8-5. On Thursday night, though, Bruriah won its game against Kushner- 7-5. We are so proud of all of you guys! Keep up the great work!  

 

Text Box:                                                   Staff                            Rabbi Hagler- Faculty Advisor                            Yonina Fogel– Editor-In– Chief                            Leah Mandelbaum– Assistant Editor                                                    Ilona Grudnikoff– Layout Editor                           Chana Rayman– Tech Coordinator                            Aviva Azar– English Editor                           Yafit Fishbach-Photography Editor                           ARK-Photography Editor                           Racheli Levy– Writer                                                     Nomi Mermelstein-Writer                            Adeeva Goldstein– Writer                             Chana Gorelik– Writer                             Shoshana Leshaw - Writer                            Rochel Ada Gershonowitz-Writer                                                       Rachel Mindel Korenblit– Writer                             Esther Miller-Writer                            Dina Chizhik- Writet                            Neeli Rhodes– Writer                             Naamah Plotzker- Writer                             Talia Berlin– Writer                             Dina Lichtman- Writer                             

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 Text Box:         Monday, March 16th was the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade Science Fair. Parents and siblings came to see the many different projects that were set up in the ballroom. The projects, which ranged from plants to the human body, were judged by a panel of judges. The judges judged one project at a time, firing questions at the contestants about their displays and experiments. In the end, they picked a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, in addition to an honorable mention, for each class. By placing, the winners automatically received an A+. It was definitely a night to remember.   Text Box: Science Fair 2009 By Dina Chizhik

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: The awesome world, which Hashem has created for us, may seem somewhat chaotic, but in reality there is a rhyme and reason to all that occurs.  Imagine if an irreligious Jew or non Jew sat at your seder on Layl Pesach.  The person would be thoroughly bewildered as to what seems like random hand washings, drinking of wine, reading of a foreign language for a while, children asking the parents questions, and the clincher: everyone at the table willingly subjecting themselves to food that makes everyone choke, turn red, and rain tears down their cheeks.  Had this person been briefed before hand, been given a general outline as to what the goal of the night is, then an order might emerge and reveal itself to the person.   The physical components of the world can be compared to the seemingly chaotic order of the seder.  The different seasons, weather, temperatures, and greenery (or lack thereof) is enough to make anyone go crazy.  If you would look closely, though, you can notice a pattern among the different seasons and sense the cycle that is occurring. Birchas Hachama falls into this category.  This bracha refers to the cycle of the sun, a process that takes 28 years to complete. Earlier this week, Bruriah generously showed a video on Birchas Hachama, which had been put out by Oorah.  The source of why we say this bracha is in the Gemara:  "Our rabbis taught: 'He who sees the sun at its turning point...recites the blessing of 'the maker of works of creation."  Abaye clarifies that the turning point is 28 years, although there is a long and complicated explanation as to how it was figured out to be placed in the month of Nissan.  Between Rav Shmuel and Rav Ada there is quite an explanation, each getting to the same conclusion but in different ways.              After the video, Rav Teitz answered questions and clarified two important points: when to say the bracha and if women have an obligation to say it.  To address the first question, Rav Teitz said that an individual can say the bracha until 9:30 a.m.  To answer if women have a chiyuv, he said that most poskim feel we do have the chiyuv to say it- there is no question of being allowed to say it, only if we are obligated to.              Thank you so much Rav Teitz for taking time out to be of assistance to us, and thank you Bruriah for showing the video on Birchas Hachama. Have a wonderful Pesach!  

 

Text Box: Historia Trip By Racheli Levy

 

Text Box:              This past week, the Junior class had the privilege to visit many different types of Jewish communities. The list consisted of the Satmar community, Square, Lubavitch. It allowed us to get a better perception of each community. Some students didn’t even know those branches of Judaism existed! It was such a pleasure talking to people from the community, and asking them questions. Furthermore, we were able to visit different types of shuls all over the New York area. We learned about their background, customs, and how they came about.          What topped the trip off for many people, was definitely Mrs. Peikes’s house. Her warm welcome and “camp” atmosphere was very relaxing.  The trip was filled with excitement, and each student learned a lot of different things, we even had the opportunity for an “A” on our next Navi test if we filled out a simple packet of facts pertaining to each community that we visited. I know everyone enjoyed themselves, and sophomores, get excited for next year!   Text Box: Sophomore Layl Iyun  By Chana Gorelik and D.V. Goldstein   Text Box:           To start off the Layl Iyun, we assembled in the ballroom after PM3 for a snack of cookies, chips, and chocolate milk. YUM!!! The subject of the Layl Iyun was how to respect elders. Rabbi Francis introduced the topic with an inspiring speech. We then watched a movie that portrays how elders live their lives just like we do. Even if they seem dysfunctional at their present age, we should still treat them like people, and not like a burden. Our grade then split into four groups and we rotated workshops to teach us more on this topic.             The school provided Chinese food for our dinner, which was perfect for a bunch of hungry girls. Then we all boarded the buses to Fun Time America. There was laser tag, a simulator, Himalayas, bumper cars, and a bunch of arcade games. We were able to let out all of our energy from school work and have fun. We returned to school at 11:00 p.m., with more fun awaiting us. Everyone set out their sleeping bags in the ballroom; some stayed to hang out in the ballroom or others went to the gym to play sports. Finally, at about 3:00 a.m., some girls started getting into their sleeping bags to fall asleep.             At 7:30 a.m. we were woken up from a “good night’s sleep” and there was Dunkin Donuts awaiting us - after we davened, of course. We then watched an episode of Twilight Zone which added to the topic of our exciting program. We ended our Sophomore Layl Iyun by going to the nursing homes in our communities. A different teacher was there to meet each group and lead it throughout the nursing home. We had a chance to learn about the lives of the elders, whether they were in a concentration camp or they grew up in America.  They all had their story to tell. On behalf of the sophomore grade, we would like to thank the administration for creating this wonderful program.   Text Box: A Sun’s Journey… By Rochel Ada Gershonowitz Text Box: Kashrus By Shoshana Leshaw   Text Box:          On Tuesday afternoon, the eleventh grade enjoyed a captivating and informational lecture about Kashrus given by Rabbi Senter.  Rabbi Senter informed the audience of his fascination with Kashrus from a very young age.  After sharing a few stories about his experiences in different food factories as a child, Rabbi Senter discussed some laws about Kashrus and Heksharim that apply to us all and explained that his position at the Kof-K ensures that foods which bear a reliable Heksher on the package are in fact kosher.  Rabbi Senter then willingly answered students’ questions, including the validity of Kashrus certificates and which coffees are permissible to drink.          The eleventh grade learned a lot from Rabbi Senter’s enjoyable lecture about the Kashrus industry, Heksharim, and other Kashrus issues which are applicable to our daily lives.  We are so glad that Rabbi Senter was willing to take the time to inform us about these important issues.          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letter from the Administration

Dvar Torah
Sophomore Layl Iyun

Historia Trip

Science fair 2009

Sports Update

Staff