RADE PLAY - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy

Our Core Valuees
August 22, 2013
‫ תו ה‬Torah
‫רה‬
‫ חככמה‬Chochmah
‫דרך ארץ‬
‫ ך‬Derech Ereetz
‫אל‬
‫ ישרא‬Yisrael
‫ אחרריות‬Acharayutt
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our children
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David (2
2005), Yonattan (2008),
Ariel (2011) and
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and in
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Trapdoor Stuffed Animals
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Directtor, Rebecca Gautieri
and all the
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for giving our ch
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ation for
learning.
Julie and Seth Coplin
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Nascarr Racing is sp
ponsored in honor
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of
Rachel Handloff
who handles carpool dismissal witth grace and a smile, rain
n or shine.
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69TH Annive
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Celebration
Summer Art Workshop
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In Our Familyy
Upcoming Evvents
School Newss
Parnas Hayyom
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Cougar Newss
PTO/Vaad Horim
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Dr. Levvisohn’s Blog
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5 T H G RADE PLAY
The Liion King inn Hebrew
Presentted by the 5th Grade
June
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10, 20013
12:30 pm
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Sylviaa S. Ely Auuditorium
No chargge
We are grrateful to the
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enter for help
ping to bring
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play to the
e stage. If yo
ou are a patron of the arrts and/or a supporter off the enrichm
ment of our Ivrit
curriculum
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as well, to become a sponsor of
o our producction to help
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of
mounting this ambitio
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will be listed in
n Hebrew an
nd English in
n our perform
mance
program. Sponsorship
ps are availa
able at the fo
ollowing thre
ee giving levvels:
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“C
Can You Fee
el the Love Tonight?”
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($5
50.00)
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“C
Circle of Life”” ($36.00)
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“H
Hakuna Mata
ata” ($18.00))
To becom
me a sponsor, send a check made out to MJBHA
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inccluding how you
would like
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n the program
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Lion King, c/o MJBHA
A, 13300 Arcctic Ave., Ro
ockville, MD 20853
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Sunday, June 9, 12-5:00 p.m.
Union Markket, 1309 5th
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informa
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Rain or shine • Fre
ee parking avvailable • Un
nion Market, an artisana
al year-round
d food marke
et, is
metro ac
ccessible via the Red Lin
ne to the NoM
Ma-Gallaude
et (New York Ave)
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ety, a securiity bag checck will take place
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upon entry.
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Also featuring:
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Entertainment on two stages, including: Mosh Ben Ari, Mook E, Moshav, The Mama Doni
Band, The Macaroons and Orthobox, sponsored by Masa Israel Journey & NEXT DC (the
DC Birthright alumni network)
Family Zone with arts and crafts, games, face painting and an “archeological dig” and visit
PJ Library at the Book Nook
Israeli Beer and Wine Garden
Cooking demonstrations by local chefs, sponsored by the Jewish Food Experience
A wide variety of delicious Jewish food
HBSVAC SUMMER ART WORKSHOP
Young Artists: Session #1- June 24-28, 9:00am-3:30pm
Workshop attendees will be split up in two groups: 6-9 year olds, and 10-12 year olds. Students
will enjoy studying: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Pottery, Glass Fusing and Sculpture. $325.00
Adv. Artists & Portfolio Development: Session #2 -Aug. 12-16, 9:00am-3:30pm
This workshop is designed for Aspiring and Advanced Artists ages 11-13 & 13-16. Students will
have a concentrated study intended on advancing their art abilities and developing their portfolio of
work. Students will study: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Pottery. $325.00
For more information and to register, visit Summer Art Workshop.
BETH JOSHUA FLEA MARKET
Thank you to MJBHA parents & staff for your donations and for shopping.
It was the most successful flea market to date. We received lots of great donations and had a nice
turnout.
UPCOMING EVENTS
IN OUR FAMILY
June 10: 69th Anniversary Celebration
Dave and Buster’s
Mazel tov to…
Bnot Mitzvah:
JUNE
Ayelet Brown, Shifra Ferziger,
Avital Fink, Oriyah Rappaport,
Mia Raskin, and Eliana Werbel
June 13: 8th Grade Dessert Celebration
Bnei Mitzvah:
JUNE
June 17: PS Graduation and last day
Kenny Book, Daniel
Noon dismissal PS only
Goldman, and Bentzion
June 18: LS Step Up Ceremony. Last
Kott
day for students. Noon dismissal
JULY
Samantha Reiz and Sarah
Tsimmerman
AUGUST
Maxx Kronisch
A look ahead…
August 26
First day of school
AUGUST
Selah Bickel
To see more events, visit
CALENDAR
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SCHOOL NEWS
Class Pictures
Class pictures are in! If you placed an order when pictures were
taken, they have been sent home with your child(ren). If you did not
place an order, and would like to, the online galleries for class pictures
are now available. Place your order and the photos will be mailed
right to your home.
To view the photos and place an order, visit www.Freedspirit.com.
Click "view your photos" in the top right corner, then enter the
password: MJB13CL.
Lunch tickets
Bags needed
Cub Scout Pack 452
Students are no longer able to borrow lunch tickets from the front
office. If students forget or lose their lunch tickets after that date, they
can borrow a ticket for a bagel & butter or cream cheese with milk for
$3.00. We will let parents know that we loaned their child a reduced
lunch ticket and they will be charged $3.00.
Please bring in your plastic grocery bags to the front office.
Scout Pack 452 offers a full scouting program within an observant
Jewish environment. This program is for boys in 1st through 5th
grade. For more information please contact Mr. Baer at
djbaer@att.net or call 301-593-3707.
PARNAS HAYOM
Parnas Hayom for the week of June 3 is
sponsored in honor of…
Our granddaughter, Johanna Antine
by grandparents
Tom Hausman & Susan Case
Our bright and thoughtful
granddaughter's Bat Mitzvah, Eliana
Werbel. We love you! by Grandpa Leslie
& Bubbie Phyllis Werbel
Our witty, thoughtful & bright
granddaughter, Mollie Werbel.
We love you! by Grandpa Leslie &
Bubbie Phyllis Werbel
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‫פרנס היום‬
Parnas Hayom was established in loving memory of
Phyllis Himmelstein, z”l, great-aunt of two MJBHA
graduates & K-4th grade teacher who had a deep love
and admiration for children.
To dedicate a day of learning, please contact Jennifer
Zukerman at x5183 or zukermanj@mjbha.org or
Judy Mehlman at x5159 or mehlmanj@mjbha.org.
To sponsor a day of learning online, click on Parnas
Hayom.
‫תיים‬
‫שירותים קהילת‬
‫ש‬
MJBHA offfers severa
al services to
t the comm
munity:
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SERVICES TO
T THE COM
MMUNITY)
We have a wonderfull take-out
menu tha
at includes delicious
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soupss, salads, sc
chool
package
es, Shabbat meals,
entreess, dairy spec
cialties,
wrap
ps, and desserts.
To view our complete Take
Out Men
nu,click on Take
T
Out
Menu.
When you
u are planning your nextt simcha, do
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MJBHA’s B’tayavon
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needs for
f all
eventss.
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get to call MJJBHA’s
B’tay
yavon by Be
erman for yo
our full
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food
needs for
f all eventss.
For more infformation vissit B'tayavon
n by Berman
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Blaufeld at x3100.
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Facility re
entals: We offer many options of fa
acility rentalss. Visit Faciility Rentals for more
informatio
on or contactt Linda Kaiser at x5161 or kaiserl@mjbha.org.
COUG
GAR NEW
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PTO/VAA
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Visit MJBHA
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Athle
etics for
details about our athletic
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program.
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For more informattion on all of
o the wonde
erful
opportunities available throug
gh the PTO//Vaad
H
Horim
and a calendar of
o events,
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visit
PTO.
Visit Sche
edules_and_
_Fees for
the current athletic sc
chedules
and fees.
To see our
o latest we
eekly newsle
etter, visit We
eekly
Newslettters. Please do not hesittate to conta
act us
with any questions
q
or concerns att PTO@mjbh
ha.org.
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ong and Foster
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01-468-0606
barbara@cim
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ent.com
Great houses for sale//rent in Kem
mp Mill:
University
y Towers - 2B
BR2BA - just painted and carpeted
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$115
5,000
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Acttion Mortgage – Josh & Marcyy Wolf
Adam Basshein, Realtor
As You Like It Landscaping
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Barbarra Ciment
Beth Joshua
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Capital Women’s
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University
y Towers: 1B
BR 1BA for re
ent - $1175, includes all uttilities
Clear Con
nnection, Inc.
Co
ost Manageme
ent Associates, LLC
Cougar Camp
Donna Law
wrence Events
Eden Koshe
er Homes, LLC
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Freed Photography
Shonny Kugler Top 1% Nationwide
For a private showing please call:Shonny Kugler, Long & Foster
Realtors
301-649-3649/ 301-452-1801 or email shonnyk@aol.com
Golden & Cohen, Insurance
High Tech Lock Company
Hoffman & Co., Caterers
Israel Bonds
J Connect
817 Hyde Rd...New on Market**Lovely 4 level Split**Large
Living rm.w/ fireplace Enclosed porch ** Separate Dining Room
- walkout to Patio** Table space updated kitchen ** Very
Spacious Family room w/ fireplace**Office ** Total 4 bedrms.,
2.5 baths ** Spacious gated Lot ** Shed ** Carport ** SOLD.
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Jonathan E. Katz, LUTCF
KosherMart
Lawrence Lerman, Attorney at Law
Lawrence Stern, Attorney at Law
11406 Rockbridge Rd.: New on Market! ** Beautifully
Remodeled Kitchen** Main Level Family Rm.**Spacious Liv.Rm.
w/brick fireplace**Totally NEW lower level mother-in-law suite w/
private entry**Expanded driveway**Total 4 bedrooms, 3 full
baths** SOLD
612 Sisson Street: $325,000 - BEST BUY! Spacious living
room, separate dining room, large family room and den,
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bedrooms, 3 full baths ** Walkout Rec.Rm., Den ** Pool**
Offering Price: $459,900
Michael Kabik, Attorney at Law
Michael L. Rifkin, Esq.
Minka Group
MJBHA B’tayavon by Berman
Personal Health Care Providers
Potomac 18 Caterers
Senior Clinical and Social Support, LLC
Shalom/Signature Caterers/Max’s
Shoe Train Ltd.
Shonny Kugler
The Sofer Spot
Sulam
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Yehudah Malka, Mohel
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Would you like a spot on our sponsors page?
Contact Jennifer Zukerman at x5183 or zukermanj@mjbha.org.
Cougar Camp
www.cougarcamp.com
Registration is now open for Summer Camp 2013! Register today at www.cougarcamp.com.
Sports and Adventure Camp
Extreme Travel Camp
Josh and Josh Basketball Camp
For students in 1st – 6th Grades
Where: MJBHA Gymnasium (13300 Arctic Avenue Rockville, MD 20853)
DATES: Weeks of June 24 and July 1. Sign up for one or both weeks!
Cost: $175 per week session
Run by: US students and MJBHA varsity players, Josh Klein and Josh Stern
Register today at www.cougarcamp.com and click on Summer 2013.
Girls Four-Day Intensive Summer Basketball Clinic
Nexx Level Plus
For girls in grades 7-12
MJBHA
August 5-8, 2013, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
$165, $50 deposit due by May 30, full balance due by July 19
For more information call Cliff, 240-381-2711
www.nexxlevelplus.com
Zumba classes for women every Tuesday (when there is school) from
8:20 – 9:20 am. $10 drop-in rate or buy a punch card for $50 or $100.
Taught by certified ZUMBA instructor Debra Panitch. For more
information about ZUMBA, visit www.zumba.com.
Would you like your ad to appear here?
Contact Jennifer Zukerman at x5183 or zukermanj@mjbha.org.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Community Service Day sponsored
by KMS, YISE, & MJBHA
KOA Sports Promo Days
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Come do a mitzvah! Two options: do one or do them both. On
July 14, 2013, we will be doing a park cleanup from 10-12.
Bags & gloves will be distributed by the steps at the Kemp Mill
Shopping Center Park. From 12-2, come help out at A Wider
Circle (distribution center) at 9159 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring,
MD 20910, (301) 608-3504 (limited to 20 people). Upper
School students get community service hours. For more
information and to RSVP for A Wider Circle, please contact
Miriam Friedman at mfriedman2@yahoo.com.
Free Flag Football Promo Day:
Boys Flag Football: All K-5th Grade boys are invited to
Koa’s Free flag football promo clinic this Sunday, June 9th
at Fernwood LP behind The Woods Academy (12:30-1:30).
6801 Greentree Road Bethesda, MD 20817. Meet the staff,
catch some passes and learn about our awesome Flag
Football League. Registration is at www.KoaSports.org.
Questions please contact Mindi at mindi@koasports.org or
call 301-785-0632.
Free Girls Field Hockey Promo Day:
Girls Spring Field Hockey: All 2nd–8th grade girls are
invited to Koa’s FREE field hockey promo clinic this Sunday
June 9 at Fernwood LP behind The Woods
Academy(12:30-1:30pm). 6801 Greentree Road
Bethesda, MD 20817. Meet the coaches, try some field
hockey and learn about the Fall Field Hockey League.
Registration is at www.KoaSports.org. Beginners and
intermediate players are all welcome! Weekday skills clinics
are also available. Questions please contact Mindi at
mindi@koasports.org or call 301-785-0632.
CONTINUING COMMUNITY NEWS
Summer Hebrew Immersion for
Tweens and Teens
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For kids only (ages 8 and up) – hone your Hebrew skills
this summer. Two hours of hands-on, Hebrew immersion
with games and activities that focus on Hebrew reading,
writing, speaking and listening. Taught by a Master teacher
with over 20 years of experience. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Classes will take place at JewishROC, 11304 Old
Georgetown Rd., Rockville, MD 20852. To register, call
Ruthie Benamou at 230-388-1330 or send an email to
ruthie@jewishroc.org.
Session I: Mondays & Thursdays. June 17 – July 15 (no
class July 4) 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
Cost: $120/members; $150/nonmembers
Session II: Mondays & Thursdays. July 18 – Aug. 12
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: $120/members; $150/nonmembers
TenniStar Camp
JLink
New in June 2013, TenniStar, directed by Mitch Henkin, will
offer two one-week sessions of summer tennis camp at the
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville. The
camp, for boys and girls ages 5 to 16, runs 9 am to noon.
Register at www.tennistar.com and click on the CESJDS
logo, call 301-530-5472 or email office@tennistar.com.
Private and small-group classes are available year-round
for adults and juniors as well.
Ready, Set, Go to JLink - Ready to find a job or change
careers? Come to JLink, your free connection to JSSA’s
career coaching and supportive consultation services.
JLink offers six convenient, confidential consultation sites in
Maryland, Virginia and DC. To learn more about JLink visit
www.jssa.org/jlink email jlink@jssa.org or call: 301-6108413 (Maryland and DC) or 703-896-7917 (Virginia).
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is the proud
funder of JLink. Over 300 JLink clients served since 2010.
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