THE YBH OF PASSAIC—HILLEL

29 Adar 5772 March 23, 2012

Vayikra

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THIS WEEK: BOYS DIVISION

IN FOCUS

YBH of Passaic—Hillel 270 Passaic Avenue Passaic, NJ 07055

Parshas Vayikra

By Rabbi Eliyohu Goldberg (1B Rebbe)

covers many of the פרשת ויקרא ‘ה, that were brought before קרבנות each of them brought as a consequence of an action or being committed. Among the listings עבירהof possible קרבנות, one description of a sacrifice stands out: The says, "When a תורהleader sins and does something he shouldn't do, and becomes guilty..." (4:22). All other descriptions begin with "And IF a person." Why is the תורה assuming a leader WILL sin? And if a person sins, aren't they automatically guilty? Why the redundant terminology?

The ספורנו offers an insight that helps explain this He explains .(verse) פסוקthat powerful and important people are more likely to be observed sinning and thus must be more careful. But the goes on to tell us that sinning isn't bad until the פסוקperson becomes "guilty", by not doing anything about what they have done. The ספרא adds a beautiful emphasis to this lesson. The word meaning "will (sin)" is "אשר” which is similar to the word " אשרי", which means "praised". Why would a sinner ever be praised? When a person admits that he is wrong, his sins turn into praises, reveal-ing his true character! In our lives, we struggle to admit even to ourselves when we're wrong, and it's even harder when others observe us. To be a true leader is to admit when we're wrong, both to ourselves and to others!

Zmanim for Passaic

Candle Lighting 6:54 PM

Krias Shema M”A — 9:21 AM Gra — 9:57 AM

Zman Tefilla M”A — 10.35 AM Gra — 10:59 AM

Shkia 7:13 PM

Motzei Shabbos

8:13 PM

Apr 4

Limudei Kodesh (Boys: Gr. 1-8) 12:30 PM Dismissal

No Sessions for Girls & ECD

Apr 5 No Sessions Bedikas Chometz

Apr 6 No Sessions Ta’anis Bechorim Erev Pesach

Apr 8—15

No Sessions Pesach Break

Apr 16 Sessions Resume

Apr 19 Yom Hashoah

Apr 25 Yom Hazikaron

Apr 26 Yom Ha’atzmaut

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”Vayikra el Moshe“ - ויקרא אל משה

T he Parsha begins with the words Vayikra el Moshe, which means Hashem called to Moshe. Rav Pam explains that when Hashem spoke to Moshe he would use the

word vayikra and would call him lovingly to teach him a mitzvah. Moshe would answer saying heneini, here I am, ready and eager to learn something new. In contrast when Hashem would speak to Bilaam, the evil prophet of the other nations of the world, he would call him using the word vayikar, by chance, not in the loving manner with which he appeared to Moshe. In the text of the Torah the word is written vayikra, with a small aleph. The Baal Haturim explains that due to Moshe’s humbleness’ Moshe wanted to write the word without an aleph the way it is written concerning Bilaam, but Hashem wanted to write it with an aleph because of Hashem’s love for him. Moshe being so humble could not do this, but he also couldn’t defy Hashem, so he wrote it with a small aleph.

Student Dvar Torah Submitted By Pinny Schock (8B)

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A talmid chacham’s young child was once stricken with a serious illness. Seeking heavenly mercy he made

the rounds of many tzadikim and tzidkaniyos, among them Rebbetzin Elyashiv, requesting that they daven for the child’s welfare. B”H the child recovered fully from the illness. When this child reached the age to enter ye-shiva, Rebbetzin Elyashiv approached the father request-ing permission to purchase new shoes for the boy in honor of the occasion. She explained that she wanted some part in his Torah learning. Naturally the father agreed and the rebbetzin purchased his shoes. The rebbetzin’s actions made a profound impact upon the little boy. The father related that ‘he went to yeshiva with enthusiasm beyond the norm’. The boy didn’t just walk to yeshiva, he ran with unbridled joy. The medrash relates that children begin learning Torah from Parshas Vayikra because the children are pure and they should begin learning with the parsha of korbanos that are pure. Rebbetzin Elyashiv appreciated the purity of the young boys’ Torah and acted to attain a portion in the great z’chus of that Torah learning.

Moshe Lowy (1B-S) found some money that someone lost and brought it to the office.

Hillel Muehlgay (2B) said Rashi’s answer about why אברהם moved away from חברון after the ככר .was destroyed הירדן

Chaim Rothberger (2B) remembered that he learned the שרש— ה, מ, א in פרשת בראשת and found it!

Tzvi Seidman and Chaim Rothberger (2B) asked Rashi’s question in פסוק א‘ of עקידת יצחק. He also asked Rashi’s question: “If Avrohom thought he would sacrifice יצחק, why did he say, “We will return to you?”

Akiva Besser and Eli Sheer (2B) found the —שרש ע, ק, ב back in פרשת נח.

———————————————————————- Dear Rabbi Hirschman,

I wanted to let you know how proud we are of Shmuel Aryeh. He started going on Wednesday nights with Abba and Dani to help with Tomchei Shabbos. They packed various food items in boxes and delivered envelopes with money to houses. It’s so nice to see him participate in such a nice chessed. - Mrs. Aviva Levin

Outstanding Accomplishments

The students of YBH of Passaic—Hillel were privileged to dedicate their learning on:

25 Adar - March 19

In commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Batya Baila bas Tzvi Hirsh, great-grandmother of Atara Batya (6G), Shira (4G), Shmuel (2B) and Dani (1B) Levin. Sponsored by Tzvi and Rachel Roseman.

26 Adar - March 20 In commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Esther bas Yaakov, Esther Dahan, great-grandmother of Moshe (7B), Zahava (4G), and Shifra (2G) Giloni. Sponsored by Coty and Ron Finegold & Anya and Avi Giloni & Family.

27 Adar - March 21 In commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Leon Yager, Aryeh Leib ben Chaim Zev, grandfather of Yosef and Moshe Davis (8B). Sponsored by Joyce and Steven Davis and Family.

To dedicate a day of learning, please contact Chani Karpel at (973) 272-8344 or Zipporah Gasner at (973)471-7045. Although we try to accommodate last-minute dedications, we would greatly appreciate a week's notice, when possible.

Parnas Hayom

Ms. Minkin

D uring the month of February and March many of our children worked on Purim decorations.

Recently our 4th, 7th, and 8th grade students started creating ideas for our school’s banner for the Israel Day Parade. Our 6th grade students are designing tee-shirts for the Pa-rade. As of this week our younger students in grades 1 and 2 started working on their drawings and greeting cards for the upcoming Pesach. Our 5th grade students took a short break from knit-ting and started sewing afikomans bags. Aside from the parade work and Yom Tov decora-tion the current class projects are: 3rd Grade boys - Boat drawing 3rd Grade girls - Car drawing and fabric collage 4th Grade – Fashion drawing and fabric collage: Winter & Spring coats, hats, and ladies suits & dresses 5th Grade – Fashion knitwear design: scarves and berets 6th Grade – Drawings; fabric and colored paper collages 7th Grade – Acrylic painting on board and canvas 8th Grade – Fabric accessories design: purses & wallets

Art

Learning From Our Leaders Submitted by Rabbi Perlstein

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Grades 1 –3 Hasmada Campaign Bowling Trip

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Grades 4 –8 Hasmada Campaign Lazer Tag/Ice Skating Trip

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CAR DONATIONS

D onate your car to YBH and sup-port the yeshiva. You can get a

higher tax deduc-tion than what you would get if you sell your car your-self or if you trade it in. If the car is disabled, we will tow it for free. Call the office, and we will make all neces-sary arrangements for you.

Ink Cartridge Recycling

Why not bring your used printer ink car-tridges into the YBH office? The empty cartridges are recycled, and the yeshiva earns money back for each cartridge.

Mazel Tov:

To Rabbi Noach and Mrs. Esti Witty

on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Yair (7B).

To Mr. Mike and Mrs. Margie Buck-weitz (2G GS Teacher) on the birth of their granddaughter.

Leah’s Lipstick

Make-up gemach in Passaic/Clifton.

Especially helpful to kallahs in need.

We are now accepting unopened sam-

ples of any type of makeup.

Call: 973-779-8387

Drop unused samples at 346 S. Pkwy in

drop box in front of garage. Adas Israel Women’s Shiurim

Please join us for the upcoming women’s shiurim at:

Adas Israel – 565 Broadway

Shabbos, March 24, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Shabbos, April 14,2012 (Last day of Pesach) at 5:30 PM

Both Shiurim will be given by:

Mahnaz Shmalo

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Not Potatoes Again! An abundance of foods for Pesach

A community cookbook by the friends

and families of the students of YBH

If you missed it last time - or if you'd like some extra

copies, our popular Pesach cookbook is available

again this year. Don't miss out on all those fabulous recipes!

To get your copies, fill in the order form below and return it to the office in

an envelope marked " Pesach Cookbook". Don't forget to order extra copies

- it makes a great gift.

We have a webpage with ordering information and sample recipes. If you

know anyone who might be interested, point them to:

http://www.notpotatoes.com/

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I'd like to order _____ copies of Not Potatoes Again! at $16 a

copy.

(Child's) Name: _______________________ Grade: _______

Total Enclosed _______________

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Box Tops Contest!

The first 5 kids in each set of grades

to bring in 50 Box Tops or more receives a special prize!

Boys Grades 1-4

One on one chavrusa with Rabbi Perlstein!

Boys Grades 5-8

One on one chavrusa with Rabbi Leiner!

Girls Grades 1-4

Group lunch with Mrs. Hebel!

Girls Grades 5-8

Group lunch with Morah Stern!

Everyone who brings in 25 or more Box Tops will get a prize.

All Box Tops must be submitted no later than May 18th.

Rules: Box Tops are to be submitted to the office in a sealed Ziploc bag. A note inside

should state the name, grade and number of Box Tops of the submitting student. Please do

not write on the bag. Expired Box Tops will be discarded. Please do not send in any Box

Tops taped, glued or stapled onto paper.

Make sure to go to www.btfe.com to do all your online shopping and earn Box Tops with your purchases!

Contact D’vora Gelfond for information about our Box Tops program

973-685-4215 or ybhboxtops@aol.com

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March 2012

Dear Parents,

Please plan ahead for the upcoming winter vacation regarding

voucher purchases.

You may purchase vouchers in school through TUESDAY, APRIL 3RD, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Our volunteers will have a limited supply of vouchers over the vaca-

tion.

PLEASE PLAN AHEAD

All of our volunteers need to be called before you go to their homes.

The following is a list of the volunteers, their phone numbers and ad-

dresses with their usual selling hours:

Miriam Bacon, 441 Rutherford Blvd., Clifton, 973-472-9688 Monday - Thursday

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Melissa Listhaus, 28 Dakota Street, 973-614-1782 Monday - Friday

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Sincerely,

Dina Brody

Dina Brody

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VOUCHER PROGRAM UPDATE – MARCH 2012

Dear Parents:

Here is some information regarding our voucher program. You may buy all vouchers and Hillel Cash from Dina Brody

or the voucher volunteers.

During the school year, vouchers are sold in the office between the hours of 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Mondays

through Fridays.

VOLUNTEERS MUST BE CALLED BEFORE GOING TO THEIR HOMES!

Miriam Bacon Melissa Listhaus

441 Rutherford Blvd., Clifton – 973-472-9688 28 Dakota Street – 973-614-1782

Selling Hours: Selling Hours:

Mon – Thurs – 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Mon – Fri – 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Below is a list of all vendors who participate in our voucher program. It is separated into two categories; vendors who

utilize Hillel cash and vendors who utilize their own vouchers.

VENDORS UTILIZING HILLEL CASH RESTRICTIONS

MEDICAL SERVICES

Dental: Allwood Family Dentistry

Dr. Jeffrey Kranis

Dr. Elli Schulman

Other Medical Services: Dr. Philip Ledereich (ear, nose, throat)

Dr. Melissa Steinberg (ophthalmologist)

Dr. Jerry Sanders (chiropractor)

Family Eye Center

Nursefinders

Dry Cleaners: Bings

Champion Cleaners

Charm Cleaners

Cleaners.com

The Cleaning Coach

DeLuxe Cleaners

Family Cleaners

Franks Cleaners

Fred’s Cleaners

Sunflower Cleaners

Tower Cleaners

V.I.P. Cleaners

Food Stores: A-1 Nutrition

Jerusalem II Pizza Shop

King of Delancey

Kosher Konnection

Menagerie Caterers

Prima Pizza

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Pharmacies: Quick Check 1. No Tobacco

2. No Lottery Tickets

Miscellaneous Berman Books

Computers Plus Norman Rosner – 973-773-2848

Discovery Toys Sara Davis – 973-778-8802

Emes Cabinets

Eva's Corner

Moshe Gelfond, CPA 973-780-5440

Kesser Gifts & Judaica

Alyssa Komarow-Dance & Aerobic Classes

Rabbi Eliezer Krohn Mohel – 973-773-1430

Leah’s Wig Boutique 973-778-6727

Rabbi Zelig Mandel 973-777-9167

Mercy Home Care

OMO, Inc.

The Pampered Chef S. Vann – 973-471-1844

Passaic Park Auto Service (Brook & Broadway) Repairs Only

Perfect Party Place

Rainbow Appliances

Raineri Amoco Center Repairs Only

Simcha Portraits & Photography P. King – 973-594-1595

Barry Stein Tax & Accounting 646-284-3377

Summit Oil

Symphonia Ely Katz-973-777-5077

Tifereth Israel Rentals Only

Video Gordi E. Blejer – 973-778-6549

Visions Eyewear

Wayne’s Service Center Repairs Only

Weiss Enterprises Water Treatment Systems

Yitzchak Weiss, CPA 973-472-0180

Yudin’s Appliances

VENDORS UTILIZING THEIR OWN VOUCHERS Available by special order

A & P Gap Pathmark Bloomingdales

Acme Home Depot Shop Rite Lord & Taylor

Banana Republic Kohl’s Shopper’s Vineyard Saks

Barnes & Noble Land’s End Stop & Shop

Bed, Bath & Beyond Macy’s

Corrado’s Marshalls T.J. Maxx

Costco Old Navy Waldbaums

Food Basics

Please keep this list handy so that you can get the most use out of this program. Each vendor has their own policy

regarding change. Please respect their wishes in order to ensure the continued success of this program.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me at the school.

Yours truly,

Dina Brody