4 November 2011 - Yeshiva College

MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ROSH YESHIVA 

04 November 2011 – 7 Cheshvan 

NEWSLETTER NO. 34/11 

Darkenu Lech Lecha 

My father, My son 

“DARKENU”- the Yeshiva Way! 

Way back in the days of Enosh a fundamental error crept into the service of G-d. The Sages of that 

generation developed a faulty theology, and Adam’s own son was one of those who erred. They 

argued that since G-d created the stars and the heavenly bodies to lead the world and he placed 

them on high and gave them honour, it is appropriate for man to praise them and to glorify them and 

to honour them – and this honours the king himself. 

Eventually this ‘innocent’ error took hold and people began to believe that the stars themselves had 

power and they forgot about the King, and Avodah Zarah as it is known today became prevalent. 

(Rambam.) 

These philosophies swept the world without any protest; until Avraham Avinu looked at the stars 

and pondered and thought. He realized there must be a Creator and Master of the Universe who 

controls everything. 

The question is, that as there were other great Sages and Tzaddikim in those times, including Shem 

and Ever, why was Avraham Avinu alone in his brilliant analysis

Rabbi Leff suggests that Avraham had a unique ability to lay bare the lies and the confusion that 

reigned. He ‘broke the idols’ – i.e. he showed that you cannot worship the sun on Sunday and the 

moon on Monday and still have place in Shul on Shabbos. He recognized that you cannot ‘have 

both’ – the idol simply must be destroyed. One G-d means wholehearted service to Him. It means 

that you cannot allow confusion. 

Thus, Avraham, above all, was the one to introduce the era of the Torah to the world. 

Assuming Avraham as our model of educating and parenting means learning many skills – caring 

and engaging with our environment. It also means looking and thinking and achieving clarity and 

absolutism. It means empowering ourselves and our children with the confidence of 100% truth! A 

truth that you can commit to and live by; one that inspires and encourages. 

Such is the legacy of Avraham “our Father” – to whom we look for counsel and direction in the 

service of Chinuch. 

Good Shabbos 

Rabbi Avraham Tanzer 

Rosh Yeshiva 

Dads, For An Inspiring Uplifting Tefillah. 

Please join our Davening each morning 

Mesivta 06:45 Tichon 07:30 

All Welcome. 

CANDLE-LIGHTING TIMES 

Candle Lighting – 6.09 

Ends – 7.00 

4 November 2011 – 7 Cheshvan 2

CONTENTS 

MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ROSH YESHIVA 1 

MISSION STATEMENT OF YESHIVA COLLEGE 4 

THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOLS 5 

MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEWORK 6 

YESHIVA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 7 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 9 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL 11 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PLAYSCHOOL 13 

HALACHA ARTICLE 15 

ADVERTISING AND CLASSIFIEDS 18 

CLASSIFIEDS 25 


MISSION STATEMENT OF YESHIVA COLLEGE 

To create a nurturing environment in which the Yeshiva partners with parents to provide excellence in 

Torah Chinuch (education) and General Studies, in order to prepare children for life and its responsibilities 

as Torah Jews, with values in line with the core values of our school. 

CORE VALUES OF YESHIVA COLLEGE 

● 

Ahavat Hashem – nurturing a meaningful relationship with Hashem. 

● 

Commitment to Halacha – striving to live according to Torah values. 

● 

Talmud Torah – pursuit of Torah learning. 

● 

Derech Eretz – approaching all endeavours with responsibility and integrity. 

● 

Gemillut Chassadim – respect, sensitivity, tolerance and concern for individuals and 

community. A social responsibility towards society. 

● 

Love of Eretz Yisrael (Land of Israel) and appreciation of the State of Israel. 


THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOLS 

As we move closer to the final year end exams I would encourage all learners to dedicate a great deal of time to 

their studies. However, it is also very important that they remember to eat well and exercise, in order to achieve 

the best results possible. 

On Wednesday 02 November 2011, our Grade 8 boys had the wonderful opportunity of visiting Denel Aviation. 

Justin Shulman, the father of one of our learners, Alon Shulman, made it possible for our learners to have this 

wonderful opportunity. Not only were they able to view and sit in various types of aircraft including helicopters and 

jet fighters, but they were also given a presentation pack containing refreshments, pamphlets on Denel and a cap. 

On their return to school, I spoke to some of the boys, and all agreed that this was a most wonderful and amazing 

experience. 

On behalf of all the Grade 8’s and Mr Kriek who accompanied them, I would like to thank Mr Shulman for making it 

possible for our boys to enjoy this amazing outing and for the extraordinary generosity they were shown. 

One of our Grade 11 learners, Michi Azaraf has gone to New York to take part in the New York Marathon. 

Michi is part of the ORT JET team which has raised money for the charitable work done by ORT JET. 

The marathon takes place on Sunday 6 th November and we wish Michi good luck and congratulate him for 

representing Yeshiva College and ORT JET. 

I would also like to wish Dani Flaum of Grade 9, a hearty Mazeltov on being awarded Gauteng Colours for 

Gymnastics. We are extremely proud of her. 

Wishing everybody a wonderful Shabbos. 

Warm regards 

DENESE BLOCH 

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 

Monday Tennis vs. Helpmekaar 

1 st team won 62-38 

Coming up: 

Monday 7 November 

1 st team vs. CBC Boksburg at Glenhazel Tennis Club. 

THERE WILL BE CRICKET PRACTICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL ON 

MONDAY 7 November at 15:20 


MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEWORK 

SUBJECT Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 

English 

Comprehension 

Exam Revision 

Exam Revision 

Language 

Advertising 

presentation 

Comprehensions and 

Language 

Advertising 

Afrikaans 

Hersien reëls oor 

Indirekte Rede 

Hersien taalreëls 

Hersien taalreëls 

Maths Tutorial Maths Revision Maths Revision 

Hebrew Vocab test Vocab test Vocab test 

NS 

All work not 

completed in class. 

All work not completed in 

class. 

All work not 

completed in class. 

SS 

Questions on 

Volcanoes 

Exam Revision 

Exam Revision 

EMS Maths revision Revision Revison 

AC Revision for exams Revision for exams Revision for exams 

Computers Assignment to be Assignment to be given in Assignment to be 

given in class 

class 

given in class 


YESHIVA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 

DEAN VECHESHBON 

The first “perek” of Parshat Lech Lecha introduces us to Avram, destined to become Avraham 

Avinu. It is interesting to note that in this one chapter, Avram is constantly aware of his 

surroundings: whether it is the cultural influences of the “Kena’ani” environment, security 

arrangements when he journeys to Egypt and the availability of natural resources when he returns. 

Rav Hutner pointed out that while Hashem gives us Mitzvoth, we are obligated by the Avot to follow 

their Middot! One of the first lessons from Avraham Avinu therefore is being sensitive to our 

surroundings. In light of this, it turns out to be a very appropriate Parshah to start our renewed Litter 

Campaign! I must comment the Girls’ High that from what I have seen, there is a commendable 

sensitivity to the cleanliness of our environment. Keep it up! 

This renewed effort dovetails with our efforts to 

recycle whatever we can. We started with paper 

many years ago when Global Warming first became 

a hot topic and since then have expanded to 

plastics, glass and metal (tins etc.). Some Grade 7’s 

show us how it is done! (There are two other colourcoded 

bins by the Play School – so please feel free 

to drop off your “recyclables”!!!) 

A belated really exciting mazal tov to Meg and Rav Natan Alexander on the birth of their son. We 

wish Meg and jnr. well and “besha’ah tovah” for the Brit! (We had already gone to print when we 

heard the wonderful news last week!) 

Mrs. Gerson has been really busy bringing guests to the school to address our various grades on a 

number of very important issues. FAMSA did a programme with the grade 7’s while Dr. Joanne 

Abrams addressed Grade 8, 9 and 11 (“the rest of the school”!). Thank you so much for your time – 

we so appreciate it! 

Looking back to other highlights from the end of last week, we had an awesome Rosh Chodesh. 

YID treated us to doughnuts. Civvies Day gave us an opportunity to enjoy practical “tzniut” in are 

“out-of-school” clothes (even though we were in school – all a bit confusing!). Everyone looked 

great! A huge thank you to Rivki, Rachel and the prefects for their awesome assistance in this. 

(Ladies, remember your prefects have your best interests at heart – tzniut is not a daily inspection – 

it’s something to enjoy!) The hugest “shkoyach” to the entire Grade 11 class for leading the most 

awesome Hallel! Grade 11 was also treated to a shiur by Rav Donny Schreiber, a visiting Rav from 

the Gush. 


This Friday we plan to launch a learning programme covering all the mitzvoth we can fulfill today. 

The entire school will receive the material which we will learn PG in our own time, in memory of the 

late Lindi Lederman z”l. This will culminate in a “Hazakarah” ceremony in our Beit Midrash next 

Sunday evening. Please see the notice at the end of this article. 

It was very exciting to see the Matrics again. Whew – this is it… finals!!! Behatzlachah – we know 

you will all do so very well “be’ezrat Hashem”! We had an opportunity to hand out a Tefillah award 

to a matric whose Tefillah has been inspirational! Kol hakavod Yudi Leibovitz! 

The collection for “you-know-who’s” (not Voldermort!) birthday is going well. Shkoyach to all who 

have contributed so far. Those who still would like to contribute – please you’re your money to any 

Grade 9 student. Shkoyach!!! 

Good luck to all those who are studying for the first round of the Bible Quiz. The first round will take 

place on Monday PG. 

Behatzlachah to everyone with your exam preparation! 

Shabbat Sha-lom, 

Ilan Raanan 

HAZKARAH FOR THE LATE LINDI LEDERMAN ZICHRONAH 

LIVRACHAH 

Yeshiva College Girls High School will be hosting a memorial evening 

in memory of the late Lindi Lederman z”l 

On Sunday evening 13 th November at 7:00 pm 

in the Girls High School Beit Midrash 

We will be honouring the late Lindi’s memory 

with a learning programme coordinated by the Grade 11 class. 

The evening will continue with a shiur by Rebbetzin Auerbach 

and words honouring the late Lindi by her friend Robyn Salkow. 

The event is open to all women in the community. 

Please join us. 


News from: 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Parents 

This past week was our annual Grade 2 Siyum. The children recited some of their Tefilot that they 

say in davening as well as singing Pesukim from Parshat Lech Lecha. Divrie Torah were said by 

the children and then the morning concluded with a parent/child craft. As the Grade 2’s are starting 

a theme of leaning about Safrut, it was fitting that the craft was beading a Mezuza cover. It was a 

real Kiddush Hashem and a wonderful morning. 

Thank you to all our Grade 2 Kodesh and General Studies teachers for their hard work and to the 

class moms for preparing the most beautiful tea. Of course, a heartiest Mazaltov to the learners - 

you have made us all proud. 

This week, Monday the 7 th November is the Inter Jewish General Knowledge Quiz. I would like to 

wish our team the best of luck. Well done boys for the accomplishment thus far. You have already 

brought us much pride. Please join us in the Primary School Hall at 19h30 to support our team. 

There is lots of lost property - there will be tables of lost property on display outside the Primary 

School Office this coming Tuesday and Wednesday - 8/9 November. Please come and check if 

anything belongs to your children. 

Sports Photos. These will be displayed outside Mrs Soffer’s office from Monday 8 November. The 

cost of the photos are R30.00 each. Order forms will be available from the office if you wish to 

order. 

Shabbat Shalom 

JOSEPH BEER 


YESHIVA COLLEGE PRIMARY SCHOOL (Cont) 

PRINCIPAL 

CSO SHIFT ROSTER – PRIMARY SCHOOL 

As you know, parents are expected to participate in the protection of our children at school. By doing CSO duty you help 

contribute to achieving a high level of protection for our children at school. All that is expected of you is to keep your eyes 

and ears open, and to be aware of anything suspicious. Your attendance and punctuality is vital. 

Please report for security duty on the day allocated at 7.10 am at the main entrance, Long Ave. Duty ends 7.45 am. 

If you are unable to do the allocated shift, it is your responsibility to swap your shift with another parent. Please inform 

Mark Finkelstein on (082 808 8632) of the change or contact him should you have any queries. 

07 – 11 November 2011 7.10 am 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

07.11.11 

08.11.11 

09.11.11 

10.11.11 

11.11.11 

Names 

Names 

Names 

Names 

Names 

Tova Torgeman 

Jethro Carpel 

Amira Cohen 

Hannah Felsher 

Jordan Jutan 

Aiden Zeifert 

Dean Chaitowitz 

Shayna Vanas Davis 

Ayelet Glick 

Matan Kaplan 

Jesse Bondi 

Michaela Cohen 

Gadi Feigenbaum 

Troy Jacobson 

Elan Kolman 

PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS: 

Comm match vs Sacred H P, Yeshiva won by 6 wickets. 

Ter H vs Sacred H P, Yeshiva won by 9 wickets 

Cricket matches vs Saxonwold P, Yeshiva Commonwealth won. 

Yeshiva Ter Horst won. 

vs Bellavista P, Yeshiva comm lost. 

Well done to the Swimming team - we placed third. 


News from: 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL 

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Parents, 

A visit from the “snake man” was welcomed with enthusiasm by all the children. The teachers 

and staff in general tolerated our visitors and we all saw the value in learning about snakes. 

Maids Day –was once again a huge success. We had a record turnout and our visitors leaned how to 

make Bar-One biscuits and heard a very valuable lecture on Women’s Health. Our thanks go to Dr 

Joanne Abrams and to Dana Diamond for giving up their time. Thanks as always to Lisa and Rozanne 

and Robin Ginsberg for organizing such a successful afternoon. 

Wood – anyone with a contact for wooden strips or off cuts please can you 

let us know in the office. 

Staff Collection – thanks to all the parents who have sent their money in. Parents wishing to 

contribute please send it to school as soon as possible. 

Uniforms for Grade R – these will be available from Stadium Sports – opposite Balfour Park 

shopping center from the middle of November. The store has asked us to let parents know that they will 

be open through the school holidays. Anyone wishing to purchase second hand tops and sweaters, we 

will be running a little “shop” here. Any Grade R mom wishing to donate their shirts and sweaters –we 

would welcome these items. 

Our Teachers attended talks by Gavin Keller yesterday and they all raved about him. He spoke on 

sensory integration, left brain and right brain and generally how to help children reach their potential. 


YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL (Cont). 

PRINCIPAL 

DATES TO REMEMBER: 

• Shabbat Ring for Mora Ros’ class – 8.30 am – 25 th 

November 

• Shabbat Ring for Mora Tanya’s class – 8.30 am – 25 th November 

• Grade R farewell in the Primary School Hall 6.15 p.m.- 30 th Nov. 

• Mora Belinda’s Shabbat Ring – 9.00am – 2 nd December 

• Reports available – 2 nd December 

• Nursery School breakfast – 5 th December for children only. 

School closes on the 6 th December at 12 noon. 

Shabbat Shalom 

JENNY 

Please take note of the security duties for the week commencing 07 November 2011. Your attendance and 

punctuality is vital. 

If you are UNABLE to do your allocated shift, it is your responsibility to swap your shift with another parent. Please 

inform Mark Finkelstein on 082 808 8632 of the change, or contact him should you have any queries. 

DATE 


PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL SECURITY DUTIES 

MORNING SHIFT 

AFTERNOON SHIFT 

07h45 – 08h30 

12h20 – 13h00 

Joshua Uria 

Daniel Nagle 

Liav Lewus 

Asher Kagan 

Tuesday 08 November 

Wednesday 09 November 

Thursday 10 November 

Friday* 11 November 

Gilad Stermer 

Amy Moritz 

Akiva Bome 

Noa Duveen 

Leeam Spruch 

Jacob Hoffman 

Cole Kopelowitz 

Gabriel Feinberg 

Jordan Jacobson 

Ariella Treisman 

Jay Berger 

Sivana Paslovsky 

Gabriella Shankman 

Noam Sacks 

Adiel Sacks 

Lian Yakov 


* On a Friday the Afternoon Shift begins at 12h00 and ends at 12h30 

News from 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PLAYSCHOOL 

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Parents 

The children have been very busy, this week, creating pictures that will eventually be put together to 

make their own books of Bereishit. The children are using a variety of mediums in their artwork 

and absolute delight was shown as little hands sank into thick "gooey" paint in order to create a gorgeous 

turquoise sea! We are teaching Bereishit in a number of ways and we will be introducing drumming, next 

week, as one of our tools. We have also incorporated our "Science and Discovery" ring into our teaching 

of Bereishit and as we discuss each day with the children, some wonderful offshoots of information are 

passed on to the children. 

In Parsha, we spoke about Avraham and the multitudes of stars and his descendants. Stars on the ceiling 

and matching each child to a star added an extra and special dimension to our Parsha ring. 

NURSERY SCHOOL VISITS 

Our visits to the Nursery School got off to a great start! The walk to the Nursery School was an outing in 

itself and the children thoroughly enjoyed the new and exciting environment. 

INSERVICE TRAINING 

On Monday, the teachers attended a thought provoking talk by Gavin Keller. The topic was that of "Brain 

Processing and Sensory Integration". It was interesting and informative and provided us with a fresh 

perspective on learning. 

PUPPET SHOW 

On Monday 14 November, we will be treated to Machteld's magical brand of storytelling. Her puppets and 

sets are always a source of much fascination to the children and her amazing skill with puppets 

sweeps her little audience into the action. 


YESHIVA COLLEGE PLAYSCHOOL (Cont) 

PRINCIPAL 

MAGAZINE 

If you would like to purchase a copy of the school magazine at a cost of R50, please give the money in an 

envelope, with your child's name, to your child's teacher. 

LIBRARY 

Our library programme is up and running again. Books are given on a Thursday and must please be 

returned by the following Tuesday. 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

SHABBAT SHALOM. 

Ruth Kirkel 

The parents of the following children will be doing security duty for the week of 07 November 2011. 

If you are unable to do your allocated shift, it is your responsibility to change with another parent. 

Please inform Mark Finkelstein (0828088632) of any changes or contact him should you have any 

queries. 


Tuesday 08 November 

Wednesday 09 November 

Thursday 10 November 

Gadi Gochin 

Zev Shapiro 

Jacob Pollard 

Liron Green 


Friday 11 November 

HALACHA ARTICLE 

Shaliah Hurvitz 

Wealth & the Occupy Wall Street Movement 

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech 

Rich people are not the enemy. 

I wish the Occupy Wall Street movement would be a little clearer about what they're protesting. 

Even as it continues to grow and gain followers outside of New York, with satellite protests in more than 60 

American cities as it threatens to go global, the demonstrators still haven't directly identified their enemy. 

And before I can make up my mind whether or not I support them, I think they need to tell us whether this 

is more about money or morality. 

What troubles me is that much of the anger of the protesters seems to be fuelled by a sentiment about 

wealth that Judaism long ago rejected. There have always been people who believed that spirituality 

demands that we forsake materialism. Rich people are wicked by definition. Accumulating a great deal of 

money is a sin. 

But from a Jewish perspective, wealth is not ignoble; it presents us with precious opportunities. When 

Abraham first discovered God and gave the gift of monotheism to the world, we're told that he was divinely 

rewarded with prosperity. The philosopher Philo had it right when he summed up the Jewish sentiment in 

these words: "Money is the cause of good things to a good man, of evil things to a bad man." 

From time immemorial Jews have recognized that their mission in life is to improve the world. They were 

also realistic enough to realize that a great deal of good they were required to perform on this Earth can 

only be fulfilled with adequate financial resources. Helping the poor, assisting the community and its 

needs, building synagogues and houses of study, and supporting friends, family, neighbours – all these 

mitzvahs require money in order to properly perform them. 

In a beautiful Midrash, we’re told that when Moses was commanded to count the Jews by means of their 

contributing a half Shekel, Moses was baffled. He didn't understand. Then God showed him “a coin of fire" 

and his mind was put at rest. 

What was so difficult to grasp that caused Moses to be confused Did Moses need to be shown an actual 

coin before he could understand the meaning of half a Shekel And what was the point of showing him a 

coin of fire 

The rabbinic commentary is profound and beautiful. The reason Moses was perplexed was because he 

couldn't believe that for counting Jews something so seemingly non-spiritual and materialistic would be 

used. How could money play a role in defining Jews and holiness 

The answer was to show him a coin of fire. Fire has two seemingly contradictory properties. Fire destroys, 

but it also creates. Fire may burn, but it can also cook, warm, and serve the most beneficial purposes. 

Money and fire are related. Wealth may destroy those who possess it but it can also be the source of the 

greatest blessing. Precisely because it has this quality, it becomes doubly holy. When we choose to use a 

potentially destructive object in a positive and productive manner, we have learned the secret of true 

holiness. 


Twice a day Jews recite the line that defines our faith. "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.” 

The words that follow define how we are supposed to express that belief through our actions. The original 

Hebrew from the Torah is often mistranslated, "with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your 

might." The more correct reading for the last phrase is "and with all your wealth." 

Having a great deal of money isn't a problem. Not knowing what to do with it is what causes almost all of 

our difficulties. And spending it correctly is the challenge we face throughout our lifetimes that will best 

determine whether we can face our final judgment with confidence. 

“Show me your checkbook stubs,” said the noted psychologist, Erich Fromm, “and I’ll tell you everything 

about yourself.” Self-indulgence or selflessness Wine, women, and song or charitable works Hedonism 

or helping others Forsaking God because you no longer need Him or feeling more spiritually connected 

out of gratitude for your good fortune 

For those whose crusade against Wall Street is synonymous with a vendetta against all those with wealth, 

there needs to be recognition of the great good accomplished by many of those who've been blessed with 

prosperity. Just because someone has "made it" doesn't make him a villain. To add the adjective "filthy" to 

the word rich in signs hoisted by Occupy Wall Street protesters is to unfairly castigate those who God may 

have rewarded because they're wise enough to work on His behalf in creating a better world. 

We could all learn much from Michael Bloomberg, the self-made billionaire founder of the Bloomberg 

financial information firm and New York Mayor, who for two years in a row was the leading individual living 

donor in the United States, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy. He recently said he intends to give 

away most of his fortune, because “the best measure of a philanthropist is that the check he leaves to the 

undertaker bounces.” And that will insure that he dies a very happy man. 

Capitalism isn't only about accumulating more and more money. Just a few years ago TIME named Bill 

and Melinda Gates as its “Persons of the Year.” Gates, a Wall Street superstar, was acknowledged as one 

of the most influential people in the country – not because of how much money he has but because of how 

much of it he is willing to give away. He came to the conclusion that greed isn’t meant to be our goal in life. 

Having made more money than he will ever need, he has one more vision that drives him. He would love 

to convince world business leaders that being socially responsible isn’t just altruism but sound business 

practice. Gates says he has learned that greed is self-defeating. It destroys the very people who make it 

their god. 

Today Gates is spearheading a drive to get the super wealthy to publicly commit themselves to giving 

away most of their fortunes for charitable purposes – and Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway 

Inc. and one of the world’s wealthiest men, among others has signed on to this noble endeavour. 

When the Occupy Wall Street crowd talks about cleaning up corruption, when it points a finger at all those 

whose financial recklessness plunged the country into the Great Recession, when it gives voice to the 

anger we all feel at the perpetrators of highly immoral business practices that hurt millions of innocent 

victims – for all of these righteous causes they deserve our unqualified thanks. 

It's only when they confuse anyone who is wealthy with the enemy that I think we need to remind them that 

just as much as the poor don't deserve to be despised for their poverty, the rich don't deserve to be hated 

simply because they have money. 

Rabbi Bookatz 

Associate Rabbi at Mizrachi 

Tel: +27 11 485-3624 


Rabbi of Tichon at Yeshiva College 

Tel: +27 11 640-3111 

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this bike pedals up hills like XC bike! 

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Santa Cruz VP FREE FRAME + DHX5.0 2010 

RockShox Boxxer Race 2009 (bought Jan 2010) 

Mavic 823 UST + Hope Pro 2 Hubs 2011 

Thompson Elite 4x Stem 2011 

Thompson Elite Inline Seat Post 2011 

Shimano Saint Cranks M810‐2 (Dual Chain Ring) 2011 

Shimano SLX Shadow Rear Mech 9Sp M662 2011 

KMC Chain Gold Ti 2011 

Sram PG990 Cassette 9sp 2011 

Hope tech M4 front & Rear Brake 2011 

GoodRidge Hope Brake Hose Kits 2011 

Hope Tech Master Cylinder Lever Blades (2) Gold 2011 

Hope Conventional headset Gold 1,1/8 2011 

Element Technic Nickel Wide Flat Bar 2011 

E13 LG1 Chain Guide 2010 

SDG BEl Air Seat 2010 

Shimano Saint Shifters 9sp M810 2011 

Bike worth R55000.00 

Asking Price R28000.00 

Francois Barkhuizen 

0784016334 

Email me: fran7802@gmail.com 

CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL FOR BETTER QUALITY PICTURES 



Tuesdays 15 Nov., 22 Nov., 29 Nov., 6 December 

Preparing your child for Jewish Adulthood: Presented by Mr. Trevor Friedman 

Introductory insights by Dr. Ronel Duchen 

Parenting Workshop for parents of pre-adolescents (10 years and older) and 

adolescents 

The bat and bar mitzvah mark the Jewish child’s transition into adulthood. How do we 

prepare ourselves and our children for this transition Explore effective strategies for 

guiding and supporting a child during these turbulent years. 

Session 1: The breakdown of parental authority: Are parents becoming too soft with 

their children 

Session II: Preparing a teenager for adulthood - Is there a crucial ingredient A 

discussion with a 16 year old boy. 

Session III: Mom & Dad: Similar but different: The distinctive role of mother & father 

in the developing life of their child. 

Session IV: Dad, Mom: Why are you fighting The template children use for managing 

their own conflict and challenges. 

All workshops are held at Great Park Synagogue @ 7:45PM. Donation: R30.00 per 

session 

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Goldie – 072 832 2001; goldiesimpson@gmail.com 

Dr Ronel Duchen is a counselling psychologist. She is the founder of the Familyzone 

Mediation Centre and the author of various books. Read more at 

www.familyzone.co.za. She is married with two daughters. 

Mr Trevor Friedman is a clinical psychologist with 30 years experience. He is 

married and has 4 children and 2 grandchildren. 


CLASSIFIEDS 

Domestic Violence Support Group: Chevrah Kadisha Social Services is holding an 8 week 

support group for women who are or have been in abusive relationships. Starts: 28 October. 

The group, which will be facilitated by a social worker, offers a safe and confidential space 

where women can gain information and support. No charge. Bookings or more info call 

Jacqui: 011 532 9732. 

FAMILY HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY CAMPS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER. 

Don’t forget to label all your kids belongings. Buy a personalised fabric stamp. Can be used on 

clothing, shoes, bags etc. So easy and convenient to use. Much quicker and more reliable 

than sewing or ironing on labels. Also selling waterproof stickers which can be put onto trommels, 

waterbottles etc. And what about your pesonalised gift stickers or note cards to put on your end of 

year gifts Or personalised notepads to give as gifts 

Contact me (Aviva) to place your order on 0824563187 or vi.sol@virgin.net 

PLETTENBERG BAY 

Dune Park Holiday Resort – 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining-room, 

playroom, patio. 2 minute walk to beach, pool and activities for kids in the 

resort. Fully kosher. Available immediately. Contact: FELICIA 082 771-3202 

Experienced Personal Assistant seeking employment who has had over 17 years experience 

in a highly pressurised environment. Available immediately. Preferably for northern 

suburbs. Please contact: BARBARA on (011) 887-9169 or email bev.folb@gmail.com 

Looking for some enthusiastic ladies in the community to come and paint nails at Sandringham 

Gardens in the mornings. Please contact: ADI LEW for further details on 083 407-8034 

STUDIO EXHIBITION 

JANET POLLACK ART STUDIO 

Welcomes you on Sunday 6 November 2011 - 

11 am to 1 pm – 12 Otto Street, Illovo 

(All donations will be given to CHOC (Children’s Haemotology and 

Oncology Clinic) 


DECEMBER TIMESHARE AVAILABLE 

• Beacon Isle – Plettenberg Bay – week 49, 03 – 10 Dec. New unit. 

Sleeps 4. 

• Perna Perna Resort – Umhloti North Coast. 02 – 09 Dec. 6 Sleeper. 

Contact: ALAN on 082 450-2700 

Bobbas and Zaidas (and other seniors) I will come to your home to show you how to 

email, use internet, word etc. (VERY BASIC). My name is MURRAY and my Cell. no is 

076 4477327 

Budgeting course: Chevrah Kadisha Social Services is offering a 6 week budgeting course with the focus on 

budgeting, money management skills, and investment plans. Starts: 26 October. Donations appreciated. Bookings 

or more info call Lara: 011 532 9793. Invest in your future. 

Beautiful health massage chair for sale. Excellent for tension in backs and shoulders. Hardly ever 

used and in mint condition. Please contact Ron on 082-827-9027 

SMART Crafts, Games & Gifts @ ROSLYNS 

*Grade 7 – 9 art supplies available, now. 

*Super range of EDUCATIONAL GAMES. 

*GIFTS for all occasions. 

*End of year TEACHERS GIFTS. 

*GIFT VOUCERS available. 

*NEW Loyalty Card. 

*Call Roslyn 0118875307 / 0828050960. 

*7 Sunny Rd Glenhazel. 


GLENHAZEL MIKVEH 

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING: 

Keilim Mikveh: 

Keilim Mikveh times – in order to protect the privacy of women using the main Mikveh, please 

observe that the open times are strictly from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure that vessels are 

toivelled in the proper manner, please remove all stickers before immersing. 

Ladies Tvilah Times 

Please note that the Mikveh is open from ½ hour before tvilah time and closes 1 ½ hours thereafter. 

If you intend to prepare at the Mikveh, come at least ½ hour before closing time. If you are running 

late, call the Mikveh on 011 485-1555 and the attendant will gladly wait for you. 

Enquiries and Bookings: 

Please book appointments for Friday evenings and Yom Tov (preferably 2 days in advance) – 

contact GLYNNIS SKLAR on 082 926-0965. 


YESHIVA COLLEGE SHUL 

Include your shul in celebrating your s’machot. 

Sponsor a Kiddush 

Sponsor the Newsletter 

Phone Beverley on (011) 640 3111 if you have an engagement, wedding, birthday, 

family birth, Barmitzvah or anything else worthy of a le’chaim. 

Do we really need an excuse for a party!! 

WEEKLY SHIURIM BY RABBI TANZER 

Gemara Shiur 

Masechet Megilla 

Every Tuesday 

19:30 

Main Shul 

Parsha of the Week 

Shabbat morning 

11.15 

________________ 

Sunday Morning 

FOOD FOR BODY 

AND SOUL 

Pirkei Avot 

Every Thursday 

(Ladies only) 

10:15 

In Rabbi A Tanzer’s 

office

4 November 2011 - Yeshiva College

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