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At Yavneh, we treasure Judaism. We value tradition, halakha and community. Our mission is to help each student develop a proud and passionate Jewish identity. At the same time, we appreciate modern ideas of individuality and personal choice. How are we to reconcile these two seemingly contradictory values?One approach, derived from the teaching of Rav Kook, is to channel the positive elements of modernity. Individuality and autonomy are truly important. In today’s day and age, we cannot force our students to be Jewish. Therefore, we must create opportunities for our students to choose their Judaism. The school environment should empower students to take ownership of their Jewish identity. If we get it right, students will graduate from Yavneh all the more committed, connected and engaged.

In a recent paper, Dr Moshe Krakowski, an associate professor at Yeshiva University’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education, makes the case for problem/project-based learning (PBL) in Jewish education. PBL is a relatively modern educational approach. In PBL the locus of control shifts from the teacher to the student. Students learn by investigating complex questions over an extended period of time. PBL is an active and inquiry-based approach to education.

Dr Krakowski argues that this approach might be useful in Jewish identity formation. He asserts that PBL “curricula typically allow students to have substantial authority to determine the course of their studies, to take ownership of their learning, to address contemporary, real-world, issues, and to work together with teachers and other students to solve problems.” If students have authentic opportunities to engage with their Judaism, he argues, they are more likely to find it meaningful and relevant.

In Jewish Life at Yavneh we use Project Based Learning in a variety of our programs. In our Year 7 BarME program the boys investigate a Mitzvah of choice and present on it in a manner that is meaningful to them. Some students have chosen to focus on Limmud Torah and are learning in the Beit Midrash with a member of the Tzevet, others, are focussing on Chessed, and are organising their own Tzedakah campaign.

As part of the “You” program our Year 9 students have been tasked with considering how we, as a Jewish school, should recognise the plight of Indigenous Australians. Rather than having staff solve the problem we have empowered students to investigate this real-world issue.

In Year 10, students who have chosen to be a part of the Leadership program have created and led educational initiatives for other students. One highlight of this year’s program has been the mock Israeli election run by students early in the year which served as an important part of our education in the lead up to the event. These students will also be planning a Shabbaton in Term 4.

Finally, the Jewish Life Team continues to work closely with the Year 12 student leadership team, to plan initiatives for the benefit of Yavneh students and the wider community.

Ensuring that our students develop strong Jewish identities in the modern world is challenging. By providing students with authentic opportunities to own their Judaism we hope to continue the tradition of nurturing proud and Jewishly committed Yavneh graduates.

CHOOSING JEWISH

ANNOUNCEMENTSBAR/BAT MITZVAH REGISTER!

Please remember to register the date of your son or daughter’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah with Lynda Pilalis at Reception.

HOST OUR SHERUT GIRLS

To invite them for a Shabbat or Yom Tov meal, please contact Lynda Pilalis at the main Reception on 9528 4911 or email l.pilalis@yavneh.vic.edu.au

ALIYA HONOUR BOARD

Please let Lynda Pilalis @ l.pilalis@yavneh.vic.edu.au know if any ex-students have made Aliya, so we can update the Aliya Honour Board.

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MAZAL TOVS:

To Rabbi Ariyeh & Dallia Berlin on the marriage of their son, Zvi to Michal.

To the Niselow family on Ava’s Bat Mitzvah.

To the Goldman family on Zach’s Bar Mitzvah.

May you continue to have nachat from your family.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

SEPTEMBER

Mon 23 VCE Trial Exams- Fri 27

Fri 27 Last day Term 3

CANDLE LIGHTING: Shabbat Begins: 5:56 pm Shabbat Ends: 6:54 pm

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The pomp and ceremony were breath-taking. The excitement and joy palpable as an ox with gold plated horns and the sounds of the flute led the large procession of farmers bringing their first fruits of the season to Yerushalayim. Parsha Ki Tavo begins with the positive commandment- mitzvah, of Bikkurim- first fruits. Farmers would set aside their first fruits and then take them to the Beit Hamikdash (Temple) and present them to the Kohanim (Priests).

So why is this mitzvah, Bikkurim, carried out in such a public and celebratory manner?

Gratitude. The first fruits embody and symbolise Hakarot Ha-Tov, gratitude. The Ramban discusses how the first fruits are a recognition and thanks to Hashem for keeping His promise to our forefathers that the Land of Israel will belong to their descendants. The fruits bear testament to this promise, and in turn, we; the descendants, show sincere gratitude.

This section of the parsha ends with, ‘You shall rejoice in all the good that Hashem, Your God, has given to you and to your household’. This sentiment is echoed in Pirkei Avot (Ethics of our Fathers), ‘Ben Zoma says… Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot’ (4:1). We learn that the farmers were not only commanded to rejoice in the first fruits and the fulfillment of Hashem’s promise, but were fundamentally to rejoice in ‘all the good’. To acknowledge and appreciate all the blessings that Hashem bestows in every facet of one’s lives. Through this passage we are being encouraged to consciously gravitate towards a positive mindset in all that we encounter. We are being taught to first and foremost acknowledge the good that we and our families have. The good that Hashem has bequeathed upon us. Of course, there are many challenges that will test our resolve in the ‘goodness of Hashem’. However, we are guided by the ideal. The intellectual understanding and emotional feeling that the ultimate expression of gratitude is being able to recognise that everything is from Hashem. Even when it does not appear ‘good’, in essence it somehow must be, by the mere fact Hashem has ‘given to you’, and we must attempt to trust that somehow it must be ‘good’. All Hashem asks for is our gratitude, and He will continue to guide.

I ‘rejoice in all the good’ at Yavneh. I am privileged to work with genuinely caring colleagues and a supportive management team. I am grateful to partner with devoted parents and carers. I am honoured to teach truly amazing students, from whom I’m constantly learning from. I am deeply thankful to be given the opportunity to witness the fulfilment of the everlasting promise of our eternal homeland. I am grateful.

Hashem should bless us all with only revealed goodness in the coming year.

Shana Tova.

Miriam Segal Secondary Jewish Studies Teacher

WEEKLY DVAR TORAH - KI TAVO

CONTINUED

Hona DodgeSecondary Jewish Life and Jewish Studies Teacher

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PSG RECRUITMENT PSG teams across Jewish day schools form a vital part of the holistic security plan provided to the Jewish community by the CSG. Without your help we cannot do our part in providing a safe and secure environment for our children and school community. Due to the urgent need to increase the number of parents assisting with PSG at Yavneh we will be running a term 4 recruitment drive. In order to join the Yavneh PSG team, you will need to attend 2 training sessions run by CSG trained protectors. To express your interest in joining the PSG team please send an email to d.fisher@yavneh.vic.edu.au Dates and times will be confirmed early in Term 4. Should you have any questions regarding your involvement in the Yavneh PSG please feel free to contact Maxine Goldman on 0425 852 047

David FisherHead of Administration

Please note, normal classes will take place on Friday 27th September.

PARENT SECURITY GROUP (PSG)

LAST DAY OF TERM 3 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS***WINTER CLEARANCE***Old style tracksuit ( limited sizes) - $30Cotton lined anoraks (sizes14 - 2xl) - $20Zip through sports jackets - flannel lining (limited sizes) - $10Zip through sports jackets - fleece lining ( limited sizes ) - $20***NEW IN STOCK***Fleece tracksuit pants -$55Yavneh scarf - $23

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS:

Monday 7:30p-9:30Wed 8:30-11.30Thursday 3-5pm

The ordering system is in place for your convenience. Use Flexischools to order uniforms.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS - **PLEASE NOTE NEW CHANGES!**

The YPO Second Hand Uniform Shop is ready to accept your donations of pre-loved uniforms in good condition. All proceeds are returned to support our kids via YPO projects.

Contact Hayley Jaffe (hayley@wilcorehealth.com.au or WhatsApp 0409 138 949) if you wish to buy or donate pre-loved uniforms.

Donations can also be dropped off with Stella at the Primary Office.

Join over 320 members in the Yavneh 2nd Hand Uniform & Books Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/yavnehuniform/ to buy and sell your pre-loved uniforms, books or extra-curricular gear (eg. ballet, karate, cricket kit). Please restrict the sales and requests to items relevant to education.

Please note: The YPO will no longer be accepting second hand books but you are welcome to buy, swap and sell them via the Facebook page.

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During the month of Ellul we listen to the Shofar each morning. In our kinder rooms we invite fathers, grandfathers and other family members to come and blow the Shofar for the children. Children love having their family participate in our program.

We have also been as busy as bees in a beehive making Rosh Hashanah cards, honey pots, baking honey cake, and learning all about the life cycle of the bee.

We hope you all have a sweet and healthy Shana Tova.

Carol ShapiroELC General Studies Teacher

PREPARING FOR ROSH HASHANAH

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This term has been so rewarding and fulfilling to see how much the students have learned and the level of engagement they have displayed. The focus of this term has been Shabbat, learning the Halachot and Minhagim. We managed to complete an all-encompassing unit, covering such topics as Kiddush, Havdalla and the various foods one may find on a Shabbat table. Most of the time was dedicated to exploring the 6 days of creation, which culminated in the designing of our impressive creation murals. The students particularly enjoyed making candle sticks and completing their challah covers, for the purpose of adorning their own Shabbat tables and serving as a reminder for what has been a very successful term. To cap it all off, the students rejoiced in the opportunity to share their learning and relate new Shabbat insights to the Kinders when they joined them for a memorable Shabbat celebration.

YEAR 1 SHABBAT CONCERT

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Yossi SmollerPrimary Jewish Studies Teacher

Chavi GrossmanPrimary Jewish Studies Teacher

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defeating the eventual winners Mount Scopus in Round Robin stages, percentage meant that we just missed out on a Grand Final spot. The boys played unstoppable team footy when they played positively and for one another. The girls showcased excellent teamwork and sportsmanship on their way to three strong wins for the day. I’m sure the face paint is starting to come off by now! Well done to all those who trialled and played a role in a great day of football.

Marc Felix-FaurePrimary Sport Teacher

DISTRICT ATHLETICS RESULTS

A busy term of athletics training has drawn to a close. Year 4-6 students trialled and trained in a variety of track and field events, with nearly 60 students making up the Yavneh District Athletics team.

The athletics team ventured to Sandringham Athletics track to compete against the other District schools. While the air was filled with nervousness and excitement, it wasn’t long before the sprinting, throwing and leaping began.

Our team finished the day in fifth position. It was a fantastic result as we ranked just behind the larger district schools and in front of some of our closest challengers. Some outstanding individual results included the following who made it through to the next stage of the Beachside Athletics Competition:

12/13 Boys 100m Championship event: Gilad Lowinger (2nd)12/13 boys Long Jump: Gilad Lowinger (1st)12/13 Boys Triple Jump: Josh Slade (1st), Nadav Mirochnik (2nd)12/13 Boys 1500m: Josh Slade (2nd)12/13 Boys Discus: Gilad Junger (2nd)11 Girls Long Jump: Amity Paluch (1st)9/10 Boys 800m: Mikey Cohen (2nd)

Congratulations to all competitors. It gives us all a great sense of pride to see talent and hard work go rewarded. Well done to all students that put their time and effort into training, competing and pushing each other to run faster, jump higher and throw further!

AFL JEWISH CUP ROUND ROBIN

We were fortunate to be invited to the AFL Jewish Cup Round Robin on Thursday 5th September. The Round Robin was played at the St Kilda AFLW home ground in Seaford where the AFL had set up an AFL 9’s Football competition for several Jewish schools in the area.

Both boys and girls’ teams competed in a spirited manner for the entire day. The boys’ team fell agonisingly short of a Grand Final berth. After

PRIMARY SPORT

On Friday 20th September the students of Yavneh Primary will be taking part in “RUOK Day”. As part of their leadership, health and self-regulation initiatives, Year Six students have researched and designed a variety of activities aimed at encouraging children to support their fellow students by becoming “conversation heroes”. As looking out for one another and lending support is a key life skill for all age groups, the Year Six students will be running lessons on Friday afternoon which will introduce and explain the four steps of being a supportive friend. They will then provide the children with strategies to help them implement these. In order to help us support and maintain the mental and emotional health of our children we believe conversations like this need to happen every day. We encourage you to promote the use of the four steps of being a good friend at home with your child. They are: Ask if someone is ok, listen, encourage them to take action and check in with the person to see if they need more support.

IN THE WORDS OF OUR YEAR 6 STUDENTS:

“We should be asking people if they are ok every day because some people get scared to talk about what they are feeling. Which is why we have created a lesson to help children ask their friends to tell them about what they are thinking. Not talking about your feelings is like carrying a big heavy bag. Once you tell someone what you are thinking, the heavy bag on your back goes away because you have shared it.”Simone Grinberg, Tori Balter, Teagan Berkowitz and Ma’ayan Almagor

“What is R U OK day? Well, R U OK day is a about giving us strategies for when you notice that a friend might need help. You do ALEC (ask, listen, encourage action and check in). ALEC is easy to remember, and you can follow it by first asking someone what is wrong, then listening closely to what they say. Sometimes you might need to encourage them to tell a teacher or trusted adult and a few days later it is a good idea to check to see if they are feeling better.”Sophie Chazan, Isaac Knibbe, and Ari Szkolnik.

Amanda MossPrimary General Studies Teacher

RUOK DAY

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FROM YAVNEH’S PHD (PRIMARY HEBREW DEPARTMENT)

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Helen SavitzPrimary Hebrew Teacher

Sharon SamuniHead of Hebrew Primary and Secondary Teacher

Elections בחירות (b’chirot) were held in Israel this week. Interestingly, the word election, in Hebrew comes from the Hebrew word בחירה (b’chira) meaning choices. It is important to vote, but making choices is not a one-time event. Free choice is a fundamental principle in Judaism. We make choices (בחירות) each moment on how to conduct ourselves in this world. May we continue to encourage our children to make the right choices .(בחירות)

In this light we encourage you to choose to support the 2019 Spelling Bee. The buzz can be felt as students continue to revise their weekly spelling lists, reinforcing the correct spelling of each word.

But Spelling Bees are much more than just the rote learning of how to spell words. Before words can be spelt, the correct pronunciation of each letter is necessary. Some students require the support of checking the Hebrew alphabet posters hanging on each classroom wall. Some students are still not quite sure of the correct names or pronunciation of each letter. As part of our preparation for the Spelling Bee, we are ensuring each student not only spells each word correctly but also pronounces each letter correctly. Students will know the differences between a ק & כ – כ & ח – ת & ט - ס & ש – ע & א

Hebrew is made up of 22 letters plus 5 final letters, together making up an alphabet of 27 letters. However, 4 of these letters have 2 different sounds ש,פ,כ,ב depending on whether the dot is present or not and where it is placed. So, configuring the pronunciation of 27 letters plus the extra sounds of the 4 letters, not to mention going from right to left combined with all the various vowels underneath these letters, makes Hebrew spelling no easy task!

אותיות האלף בית והשמות שלהן:

For your convenience, all words included in this year’s Spelling Bee have been posted on School Stream, separately for each year level. This way they’re always handy, no matter where you may be, to “choose” to practice with your children.

Research has shown that you cannot progress in a language unless you have a basic vocabulary. Traditionally, it is difficult to get children to sit down and learn vocabulary. You can’t learn spelling by osmosis. However, a little competition does wonders to encourage children to actively improve skills, not matter what the skill is they are trying to improve. Apart from equipping students with a body of knowledge, spelling bees are also an excellent means to help to develop memory skills. As well as being a motivating and enjoyable learning experience for our students, the Spelling Bee is also raising the status of modern Hebrew at Yavneh. חבל על הזמן וכל הכבוד Chaval Al HaZman & Kol HaKavod!

We have included a catchy little video for you to watch with your children to help reinforce the Hebrew ב ,א.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7wWU7lzN3Q

Wishing all Kesher readers a Shabbat Shalom שבת שלום

– בMem Sofit מם סופית

– שShin שין

– פPeh פה

– מMem מם

– טTet טית

– הHey הא

- אAleph אלף

– ןNoon Sofit נון סופית

– תTav תו

– צTsadi צדי

– נNoon נון

– בYud בית

– וVav וו

– בBeit בית

– ףFey Sofit פה סופית

אותיות סופיותFinal Letters

– קKof קוף

– סSamech סמך

– כKaf כף

– זZayin זין

– גGimmel גימל

– ץTsadi Sofit צדי סופית

– ךChaf Sofit כף סופית

– רReysh ריש

– עAyin עין

– לLammed למד

– חChet חית

– דDalet דלת

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One week left of Term Three and there is no doubt the sense of anticipation is in the air! The sunny days have definitely lifted spirits and it is lovely to see so many of the students enjoying the green spaces outside. This will be my last Kesher article as I hand over to Avigail Wonder as Acting Head of Secondary School. Avigail and I have been meeting regularly over the last term and she has been attending many of the pastoral care and wellbeing meetings along with joining the planning for the end of the year programs and events and Year 6 transition. She is very well prepared and brings a high level of knowledge and compassion and she will be an effective and dynamic leader of the Secondary School for Term Four.

I would like to take this time to express my thanks and gratitude for my time here at Yavneh. Having lived in Elsternwick for nearly ten years, being at Yavneh has given me a deeper understanding and insight into a significant part of the community. I have enjoyed learning about the religious life that Yavneh strives to embody and been humbled by the commitment to this by many people at the College. In the face of so many competing pressures, it takes great courage and commitment to maintain such a strong and tangible connection to a spiritual life.

I would like to acknowledge and thank my colleagues for their support and generosity. Teaching is a vocation, and many enter it with the aspiration to nurture and guide the growth of young people and create the conditions in which they flourish. Holding on to this aspiration in the face of increasing responsibilities, parental demands and regulatory requirements takes courage. Many of them have willingly embraced the journey of change happening at Yavneh and are courageously creating a learning environment where your children can flourish.

I want to especially thank the students for their openness to engage in learning about health and wellbeing and for the many students who experienced a restorative approach to repairing the damage caused by poor behaviour choices. Changing behaviour from a place of self-awareness and integrity takes time, however it enables us authentically to live our values. I want to particularly thank my Year 9 classes from this year and last year. It has been fun to explore all the themes and ideas together and I hope your minds have been broadened and your curiosity piqued.

Yavneh has seen some significant changes in the last two to three years; the introduction of Compass, restorative practice and the RIGHT way, a new pedagogical structure, the Tahalich, Appreciative Inquiries and much more. It has been a privilege to be part of the foundations for transformation that will continue into the future.

I wish the best for Yavneh and all of you for the coming festivities and holiday break.

Shana Tova - שנה טובה ומתוקה

Amanda SamsonHead of Secondary School

The sun is shining, and days are getting warmer and many students will soon choose to wear summer uniform pieces. As always, the College guidelines around uniforms are there to reinforce in our students a pride in their appearance and recognition of our students as representatives of our school.

Many students have grown over the winter months and will find that their summer uniform pieces are now smaller and shorter on them than they were previously. Please use these next few weeks before Term 4 to try on your uniforms and work out if you need to let down hems or purchase bigger sizes. Perhaps you need to purchase new socks, new sports skirts or shorts or a new school Kippah. By ensuring that your child’s uniform is in keeping with the College guidelines, you are partnering with us to instil our students pride and belonging to our school and enhance the positive image of the College in our community.Here are the uniform guidelines as a reminder:

1. We expect boys to wear Tzitzit and Kippah at all times.

2. Girls’ dresses and skirts must be knee length at all times.

3. Girls’ hair must be neat and tidy and natural in colouring. Only blue or white hair accessories are permitted. Long hair must be kept out of eyes and off the face.

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FROM THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

UNIFORM REMINDER

WHAT’S ON

MONDAY

Hebrew Music Ensemble

Extended Tefillah (Slichot)

VCE Trial Exams

TUESDAY

Secondary Chamber Music

Extended Tefillah

VCE Trial Exams

Year 9 SYN Radio (selected students)

DARE Maths Club

Jazz Band Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY

Senior Stage Band Rehearsal

Extended Tefillah

VCE Trial Exams

Year 10 Excursion – The Australian Dream

THURSDAY

Extended Tefillah

VCE Trial Exams

Junior Stage Band Rehearsal

Senior Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal

Secondary Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY

Extended Tefillah

Senior Stage Band Rehearsal

Secondary School Assembly (Lamm Hall)

Last Day of term Three

4. Boys’ hair must be neat and tidy, natural in colouring, not below the collar in length and out of eyes and behind ears.

5. (Senior staff reserve the right to determine what is meant by “neat”).

6. Students are not allowed facial piercings

7. Discreet wearing of jewellery (boys and girls) makeup or nail polish (girls) is permitted.

8. VCE College-approved windcheaters may be worn by Year 12 students.

9. Only plain white short-sleeved T-shirts are to be worn under shirts and a neat and tidy presentation is vital.

10. All students are required to wear the full Sport Uniform for Physical Education and Sports in Years 7-12.

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A Dog’s Purpose is a 2010 novel by American author W Bruce Cameron. A Dog’s Purpose was made into a movie, the book is told in the first-person narrative by dog protagonist Bailey and the story is about a journey through four lives through reincarnation and how he looks for his purpose through each of his lives. A Dog’s Purpose spent 19 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list.

William Bruce Cameron is an American author, columnist and humourist. Ever since the author was eight years old when his father brought home a 9-week-old Labrador puppy, he has loved dogs. He has been a writer all his life and has a collection of unpublished books, rejected manuscripts and screenplays gathering dust. The lessons learnt from this failure have brought him closer to producing books like A Dog’s Purpose.

Finding Gobi is by British/Australian author Dion Leonard. This is an amazing true story of extreme ultra marathon runner Dion Leonard and Gobi, a Chinese stray desert dog. Gobi proved that what she lacked in size, she made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan mountains, across massive sand dunes, through Yurt villages and the black sands of the Gobi Desert, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles.

Dion Leonard is an Australian/British runner who lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dion started running in 2013 and has already achieved numerous top 10 finishes in ultra-races around the world in the most extreme conditions.

FROM THE SECONDARY LIBRARY

David EastonSecondary Librarian

JEWISH LIFE UPDATEZionist Camp had a lot of expectations to live up to considering we haven’t been on one before. Zio Camp was an unforgettable experience because there were many tochniot that we could connect to with very interesting discussions. Our time on Zio Camp really changed the way we thought about different concepts in Israel and it taught us new concepts that we hadn’t known beforehand. Many of us enjoyed the day when we talked about the Israeli army because there was a tochnit where you could choose your own path to see what you valued most in the Israeli army. Many of us could relate to the army because some of our families are from Israel and we all want to make sure our family is safe. Friday night dinner and Shabbat for a lot of us were our favourite days because we all learned a new game called ‘Tampa Tampa’ which we all enjoyed playing. We also loved doing ruach on Friday night as it made us all really happy and in a good mood. Throughout camp we got to bond with people we hadn’t at school and we met the Zio Madrichim which we all loved.

Overall Zionist Camp lived up to its expectations and we all can’t wait for next year!

Joel RaitmanYear 9

In an effort to improve the library’s collection, the two books below have been added to provide more stories relating to animals.

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FROM THE YPO...The YPO Mango Fundraiser is back! Order your trays of delicious Kensington Pride Mangoes, delivered direct to us from the farm in North Queensland. Each tray holds approximately 7kg of Mangoes, with the number per tray depending on the size of the fruit – from 12 large to 23 small. Place your order at www.trybooking.com/BFQWB before 9pm Tuesday 29 October, by selecting your pick up location as Elsternwick or Balaclava Road Campus. Delivery is expected late November (exact date to be confirmed). Thank you to Tracey Eppel for coordinating this fantastic fundraiser.

Stock up on uniform items at the Second Hand Uniform Shop! Refer to Facebook for an extended list of what is available, and remember your clothing donations are always appreciated. Contact Hayley Jaffe for further information.

BRIGHT STAR KIDS If you are looking to buy name labels or personalized school supplies, visit www.brightstarkids.com.au

When purchasing, make sure you click on ‘link a fundraising account’ and specify Yavneh. Bright star kids will then donate 20% of the cost of your order to the YPO!

SOUPS, SALADS & SIDES

For online orders go to www.trybooking.com/XMWP. Please refer to your trybooking email post-purchase for collection and delivery information.

WHO IS SELLING SOUPS, SALADS & SIDES?

Reception at Elsternwick Campus (cash payments, $36 per book - correct change is appreciated)

ELC office at Balaclava Road Campus (cash payments, $36 per book - correct change is appreciated)The Antique Silver Co – 253 Carlisle Street, Balaclava. Phone 9525 8480 Kosher Kingdom Food Market – 482 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick. Phone 9523 6019

The Shook – 817-819 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield South. Phone 9078 5519Jewish Museum of Australia – 26 Alma Road, St Kilda. Phone 8534 3600 Golds World of Judaica – 3–13 William Street, Balaclava. Phone 03 9527 8775

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mango Fundraiserwww.trybooking.com/BFQWBTuesday 29 October, 9pm - orders close

STAY CONNECTED – JOIN YAVNEH PARENTS’ ORGANISATION (YPO) ON FACEBOOK!

Don’t want to wait until the next Kesher to know what’s going on? Join the YPO Facebook group to keep up to date - search for Yavneh Parents’ Organization (YPO) next time you’re online.

Wishing everyone Shabbat Shalom,

Tali Boltin & Amanda HampelYPO Co-Chairs

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REMINDER FROM THE SCHOOL NURSESWhen parents want their children to be given medication at school, they must comply with what is written in the School Parent Handbook.

For Example: Parents should drop the medication off in the morning to the nurse with writtem instructions stating the name of the child and of the medication they want to given, how much is to be given and what time the medication is to be given.

Medication must not be sent into school with the student or taken home by the student.

Parents must pick up the medication at the end of the day.

Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

C-Care Rosh Hashanah Food Drive

In the spirit of preparing ourselves for Rosh Hashanah this is a perfect opportunity to help other Jewish people in the community experience a joyful and sweet new year.

This year C-Care are requesting the following items to add to their care packages.

Please donate generously!!

Donation boxes will be placed in the Primary and Secondary offices,

Please support this worthy cause.

Tinned/bottle cucumbers (please check for (U) or K stamp)

Sunraysia Prune Juice (1l Bottle)

Sugar (1kg Pack)

Bottle of pure honey

C-Care Rosh Hashanah Food Drive

In the spirit of preparing ourselves for Rosh Hashanah this is a perfect opportunity to help other Jewish people in the community experience a joyful and sweet new year.

This year C-Care are requesting the following items to add to their care packages.

Please donate generously!!

Donation boxes will be placed in the Primary and Secondary offices,

Please support this worthy cause.

Tinned/bottle cucumbers (please check for (U) or K stamp)

Sunraysia Prune Juice (1l Bottle)

Sugar (1kg Pack)

Bottle of pure honey

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Elul 5779 September 2019

Dear Friends, Rosh Hashana is fast approaching and as we begin to focus ourselves on teshuva and m’asim tovim it is a perfect opportunity to consider the needs of others especially those that rely on support from our community. Throughout the year the Mizrachi Charity Fund (MCF) is committed to providing members of our extended community with the necessary support to ensure that they are able to provide for their families adequately. The need is constant and the requests endless. Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of families within the community that rely on our support in order to manage their financial burden. The range of support we offer is diverse and we are committed to finding the most beneficial form of support for each individual case. *David recently approached MCF following a serious workplace accident which has left him severely impaired and unable to work. David has a large family and unfortunately the disability payments he receives are inadequate to cover the full extent of the expenses incurred. David is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and the additional stress which he is experiencing due to financial pressures is impacting upon him greatly. *Rachel is an orthodox single mother who is the sole provider for her son. Her limited resources render it impossible for her to be able to afford to live in an area where there is a shule or any other communal resources. Rachel and her son both desperately wish to be involved in the community however their financial limitations result in them feeling isolated and disconnected. David and Rachel, and their families are just two examples of families who turned to Mizrachi Charity for assistance when they found themselves so vulnerable. We receive requests from families within our community and beyond. The most alarming feature is that many of these requests are coming from families that are deeply integrated in our close knit community. The need is literally on our doorstep and it is something that we cannot ignore. We are pleased to be able to assist those families that seek our support and the only hurdle we face is having limited funds which restricts our ability to assist to the full extent required. We are completely reliant on the support of our generous community which ensures that we sustain our record of distributing approximately $180,000 a year to those who find themselves hungry, homeless, jobless and with few avenues of support. Every month, funds are disbursed to provide food vouchers, rental assistance, medical assistance, payment of utilities and occasionally, financial support in order to retrain or re-educate an individual so that they can return to the workforce. We hope to do more of this. Obviously the more money we raise the more capability we have to assist. Sometimes what we provide is only enough to help our clients out of a drastic predicament and we always wish we had the ability to help on a grander scale. Please consider those families whose added challenges can be alleviated by our thoughtful assistance by supporting our Rosh Hashana Appeal. We are so grateful for your continued support and are delighted to advise that donations can now be made online by clicking on our website charity.mizrachi.com.au . Wishing you all a Shana Tova and Gmar Chatima Tova. Warm regards,

Karen Franks Mizrachi Charity Fund Executive Director

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A. Payment Type: Please tick only one of the following three boxes Cash in the sum of $__________ is enclosed.

Cheque for $__________ is enclosed. (Cheques should be made payable to “Mizrachi Charity Fund”).

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