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Miami Candle
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7:19 PM
Friday
September 3, 2021
א“ו אלול תשפ“כ
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Classroom Door
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LET YOUR SPIRIT(UALITY) SOAR
Dear Parents, Erev Shabbos Parashas Netzavim 5781
This week’s Parsha describes the special Bris, the oath, that Klal Yisrael made with Hashem on the last day of Moshe
Rabbeinu’s life. As explained by Rashi, the reason for this special Bris (Devarim 29:15-16) was to strengthen the connection
between the Jewish People and Hashem. What was the matter that prompted this? Rashi
describes how the Jews observed the Egyptians and other nations worshipping idols, and the
concern was perhaps one or more of them were negatively influenced by what they saw. To
counteract that, the force of an oath was necessary to ensure their fidelity to Hashem.
Rabbi Shlomo Yonasan Harris, Shlita, quotes Rav Moshe Feinstein zt’l. as brought in Sefer Kol Rom, who questions how great
could the influence have been? The Jewish People traveled out of Egypt and passed through other countries. They had no
interaction with the locals and their exposure was fleeting. Furthermore, the Torah describes how disgusting and loathsome
Avoda Zara was to the Jewish People. Nevertheless, the Torah is telling us that on a sub-conscious level, there was an
impact. The vast majority of people were not affected by it, but some individuals may have been susceptible.
If someone can be negatively influenced by a brief, passing exposure to something that on a conscious level he finds
disgusting, how much more pronounced will the bad influence be from something that seems very appealing and is
constantly present. We live in a society that continually tempts us with superficially beautiful and attractive things and
activities. This is clearly a set up for significant negative influence. When we throw modern technology into the mix, that
makes all these temptations so accessible, we are in very great danger of being pulled, stumbling and falling spiritually.
As we approach Rosh Hashana and look for areas in which to improve and make a
meaningful upgrade in our spiritual life, resolving to take our exposure to media down a
notch or two seems to be a great place to start. We all want to improve our davening
and learning, but may not realize that we ourselves are throwing obstacles in our path
by heavy involvement with our devices. Cutting down the amount of time, the number of sites and limiting the type of
entertainment we engage with, are all positive steps that will yield real benefits to our spiritual side.
The beauty of such an approach is the impact it will have on our children. I venture to guess that there are very few among
us who have not at some point regretted the amount and type of involvement they have had with their devices during the
past year. When our children see we are taking concrete steps to change a very real part of
our daily activities and are consciously working to increase the quantity of our learning and
quality of our davening, they will internalize a most important message: A person can make
mistakes and get carried away, but if ultimately, we are working on ourselves, trying to be
more in control and making better choices, then we are on the path that Hashem desires.
Then we are being positive role models of growing individuals. This will help our children in
life as much as anything else we can provide for them.
Best wishes for a Kesiva V’Chasima Tova, a year filled with blessings of good health, parnassah, nachas and spiritual
accomplishments,
…the Jews observed the Egyptians and other
nations worshipping idols…
“…we ourselves are throwing obstacles in our path by
heavy involvement with our devices.
When our children see we are taking concrete steps
to change … they will internalize a most
important message.
To Mr. and Mrs. Zalman Sommer on the birth
of a girl.
To Mr. Ilan Assulin and Mrs. Dara Lubin on
the Bar mitzva of their son, our alumnus,
Eliyahu.
( we apologize for last week’s error)
Friday September 3, 2021 א“ו אלול תשפ“כ
Wish List
Please send in any extra
yarmulkas you may have at home.
Calendar Notice
Please note calendar
correction:
Wednesday, September 22 is the
second day of Yom Tov and not Chol
Hamoed
The Week Ahead
Sunday - Regular Schedule
Monday, September 6 -Wednesday,
September 8
Rosh Hashana - No Classes
Thursday, September 9, Tzom Gedalia
Classes Begin Regular Time
Early Dismissal at 2:15
P.M. Carpool Arrangements
If you need to make any carpool or
bus changes, you must notify the
office no later than 1:30 (M-Th) and
12:30 (F). Please note: Parents are
not to be on campus other than in
their car on the carpool line.
Girl’s Office: 305-947-6000
Boy’s Office: 305-948-3338
Chaim Shmuel Ben Leah Yocheved
Rochel Leah Bas Miriam Frumit
Yehudis Leah Bas Tziporah Chava
Binyomin Simcha ben Adina Minya
Mina Yehudis bas Masuda Marsel
Yochanan Baruch ben Fruma Etta
Yechiel Nosson ben Sara
Reminder
Please label your children's water
bottle and sweaters before sending
them to school so we can be sure to
return lost items!
Carpool Numbers
If you still have not received a yellow
carpool number for your car, please
email kes@ytcte.org
Friday September 3, 2021 א“ו אלול תשפ“כ
Group Building Activity In 5G-1
First grade girls were busy learning about the
upcoming Yom tov and also enjoyed baking a
delicious Rosh Hashana Dessert!
The girls were asked to write down one goal they have
for this school year on a small arrow. Then they
worked together to shape everyone’s arrows into one
big heart. This taught them an important lesson about
teamwork and how we all have to help each other
reach our goals.
1G Gets Ready For Rosh Hashana
2G Gets Ready For Rosh Hashana With A Beautiful Art Project
1B Learning Hard And Getting Ready For Yom Tov
Friday September 3, 2021 א“ו אלול תשפ“כ
4B-4 First Mishna
This week was a big week for 4B-4 as they began their very first Mishna! Rabbi Noam Grossman came into our classroom and
spoke about how lucky we are to begin learning Mishnayos! We learned about amos and tefachim and how high the schach of a
kosher sukkah can be. In order to better understand what a tefach is, we used our "tefach rulers" to measure various
objects in the classroom.
The students in 1B-4 played Superhero Bingo to review letter and sound recognition! Below, 1B-1 is making apple pies for
Rosh Hashana!
1B Tekias Shofar
Friday September 3, 2021 א“ו אלול תשפ“כ
1B got to practice blowing shofar as they learned all about Rosh Hashana
4G Taking On A Mitzva to Prepare For Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana Fun Page!
C O N N E C TT 0 H A S H E M T H I S Y O M I M N O R A I M
T H R E E A P P R O A C H E S T O
P R E S E N T S A N E V E N I N G O F I N S P I R A T I O N
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 I 8:30 כ”ט אלולPM
G U E S T S P E A K E RRABBI BENZION KLATZKO
Senior Educator Olami N. America
Y E S H I V A T O R A S C H A I M T O R A S E M E S K L U R M A N C A M P U S
1 0 2 5 N E M I A M I G A R D E N S D R .
Y E S H I V A T O R A S C H A I M T O R A S E M E S · Y T C T E . O R G · 3 0 5 . 9 4 4 . 5 3 4 4
I N T R O D U C T O R Y R E M A R K S B YRABBI YAAKOV MOSKOWITZ
YTCTE Director of Adult Educat ion
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