18 November 2011 - Yeshiva College

MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ROSH YESHIVA 

18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 

NEWSLETTER NO. 36/11 

Darkenu Chayei Sarah 

Skeletons 

“DARKENU”- the Yeshiva Way! 

It is certainly puzzling when, in spite of parents having done ‘everything right’, a child rebels (chas 

v”sh); it is equally enigmatic when despite the child’s exposure to every violence and immorality, 

somehow, a fine upstanding citizen emerges. 

Rivka did not have Lot’s advantages – she grew up far from the rarified atmosphere of the Home of 

Avraham, which exerted a pull and upward force beyond the simply verbal. You almost could not 

help learning to look after the underdog, indeed even at personal risk, in that home. 

Rivka grew up in the house of the evil man Besuel, and her brother the conniving Lavan – one of the 

most deceitful people in history. 

Yet we meet young Rivka, at the well, fully prepared to engage the needs of a wayfarer - as befits 

Avraham himself. Where did she get this awareness 

Perhaps an essential key to understanding our children is to look sometimes beyond our four cubits. 

There are zaides and bobbas, there are generations who we did not even know. There are uncles 

and aunts. There is a veritable “shtetl” in our homes.

The Chinuch crucible is not just the measurables in our homes. It depends on the variables of 

generations long gone and continents never visited. 

Possibly this is why the Torah registers the birth of Rivka immediately preceding the death of Sarah. 

Perhaps that is why Yitzchak brings Rivka, his wife to be, into his mother’s tent. Immediately the 

miracles that occurred for his mother occurred for Rivka. Perhaps this is all an indication that it 

takes a shtetl to raise a child. It takes a history as old and as wide as the world itself. 

Perhaps this opens a new page in Chinuch challenges. Perhaps we are not always our most kind 

and patient and uplifted selves; indeed sometimes we might even struggle with our morality. 

However, there is no doubt an Avraham somewhere in the family who is davening passionately for 

all his family. 

We would do well to incorporate within our Chinuch and family vision all the refined and noble and 

just and pious people that people our family tree and our relationships. We don’t and we should not 

fight alone. Bring along David Hamelech and Avraham and Sarah. 

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 – 6.15 

Ends – 7.11 

18 November 2011 – 21 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 

YESHIVA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 7 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 11 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL 13 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PLAYSCHOOL 15 

HALACHA ARTICLE 17 

ADVERTISING AND CLASSIFIEDS 20 

CLASSIFIEDS 29 


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 

The High School learners and staff are terribly shocked and 

saddened because of the sudden death of our beloved History 

teacher, Mrs Eunice Broido. On Thursday morning we received 

the terrible news that Eunice had passed away very suddenly 

while recovering from surgery that she had had earlier in the week. 

The surgery went well but sadly, on Thursday morning Eunice 

suffered a fatal heart attack while still in hospital. 

Eunice joined our staff in January this year and immediately 

became incredibly popular with both colleagues and learners. She 

taught both senior and junior learners in both the Boys’ and Girls’ 

schools. 

Eunice showed her concern for her fellow man by going far 

beyond the duties of a teacher in terms of the way she handled the 

learners of Yeshiva College, both in and out of the classroom. She 

showed enormous compassion for all and particularly for those 

whom she felt needed a little extra care and attention. Her passion 

for her subject and incredible knowledge ensured that her learners 

shared her interest and love for her subject. 

We are all shocked and traumatized by her passing and wish her 

family long life. Eunice’s warm and caring personality endeared 

her to everyone and we will all miss her gracious, stylish presence 

on our campus enormously. 

Warm regards, 

Denese Bloch 


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 

Cricket vs Torah Academy. YC won by 

7 wickets. 

If we have omitted your child's name 

please email 

gregh@yeshivacollege.co.za 


YESHIVA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 

DEAN VECHESHBON 

We could never pay tribute to Sarah Imeinu without revisiting the personality of Avraham. Since 

they were a perfect partnership, everything Avraham did needs to be attributed equally to Sarah. 

So, although it is Parshat Chayei Sarah, I’d like to reflect back on last week’s Vayeira where 

Hashem begins to relate to Avraham no longer as a servant but, in a sense, as a friend. Besides 

the message this communicates in terms of Hashem’s relationship to Am Yisrael, it also tells us the 

importance of the “middah” of friendship. Last Sunday night, I was blown away by the strong 

demonstration of this attribute, when so many students, not just from Grade 11 but from all the 

grades, took off vital exam preparation time to be with Shira at the Hazkarah for her late mom, Lindy 

Lederman z”l. A number of staff and other adults were there as well, including two of Lindy’s close 

friends Robyn Selkow and Linda Zulberg whom we were privileged to hear speak. Their 

recollections about Lindy also left us with a model of a real friend, something to aspire to! 

Avraham no doubt was the pillar of “Chessed”. Picking up from 

where they left off last week, when the Grade 9’s presented Victor 

with a birthday present (after a few weeks’ secret collection!) out 

of appreciation for all he does looking after the grounds and 

facilities of the Girls’ High School, their class invited Rosey and a 

busload of her beautiful orphans from the Fountain of Love in 

Katlehong, for an afternoon of fun and creativity. Rosey and the 

FOL are no strangers to us. We’ve been privileged to assist 

Rosey in her legendary work for many years. Currently she has over 30 children living with her at 

home, she looks after almost 50 others at her day-care Centre and twice a week Rosey runs a soup 

kitchen for an additional 100 children. She has 3 “children” who have started university degrees – 1 

at Wits and 2 at UJ! Next year I hope we’ll get involved in more projects to help them. 


From Dani Flaum and her dad’s connections with Stallion Security for the transport (thank you!) to 

Kidwell and a yummy lunch pack, through the DJ team “Sho-Kira” up to the last detail of tidying up 

(no evidence was left even though there was the expected mess of lots of kids having a great time!). 

The Grades 9’s very ably assisted by the Grade 8’s and 7’s kept our visitors entertained, loved and 

so well looked after! Shkoyach ladies! 

Still on Grade 9 news, thank you to Dani Flaum, Sassi Weinberg, Carmella Kangisser, Natasha 

Shimone, Gabi Urdang, Hannah Lager and Kaylee Lazarus for assisting the Sports Department with 

a session of “Coaching the Coaches”. The Spar SA Netball coach and captain conducted drills and 

coaching techniques illustrated by our netball players and it was a very beneficial session! 

Rav Gross has been back in town. His presence always generates a flurry of activity. Much is 

strategizing about Limudei Kodesh Syllabi, staff sessions and departmental session and of course a 

brief shiur with his former Kfar students who insisted on taking some time out from exams for this 

purpose (shkoyach ladies!). Rav Gross had such awesome feedback on our current Kfar group. It 

is so wonderful to hear and we wish our Grade 10’s everything of the best in Israel and that they 

should continue from strength to strength! 

Some of our Grade 11students conducted davennin groups for the 

Grade 6’s under the auspices of YID and we were thrilled to 

welcome them to our Beit Midrash for Tefillah! At Tasty Torah 

Treats Morah Katz and students have been very busy cooking up 

a storm for so many people, one being Meg and Rav Natan, who 

brought their son Uriel Ami into the Brit of Avraham Avinu. Mazal 

tov! (BTW a word of warning: Morah Katz did an advance cake 

decoration course on Sunday – so brace yourselves for many new 

yummy techniques!) Finally, the Grade 10 classroom received a new coat of paint; more classes to 

follow. 

Wishing the Matrics and Grade 11’s “behatzlachah” for the exams they are writing. Study well 

everyone!!! 

Shabbat Sha-lom, 

Ilan Raanan 


18 November 2011 

21 Cheshvan 5772 

Dear Parents, 

We are already coming towards the end of the year and it certainly has been a very busy year with regard 

to the sports at the school. 

The Yeshiva Parents Sports Committee’s main aim is to create awareness of the sport in the school and to 

improve communication and co-ordination of all sports activities between the parents and the Sports 

Department. We endeavour to represent the parent body in all matters of sport. 

Please join us at a meeting on Thursday 24 November at 18h30 at the Girls High School Auditorium, 

where we will report back on the past year, and more importantly to get your feedback and input in order to 

continually improve what is on offer for our kids. 

This session will purely be for parents, whereby we can get your feedback and input, and utilise this 

information to enhance the interaction with the Sports Department in the future. 

Yours in sport, 

____________________________ 

Marc Romberg and Anthony Kur 

Co-Head of Yeshiva College Parents Sports Committee 


18 November 2011 

21 Cheshvan 5772 

Dear Parents 

Please be aware that the last day to send in your order for the Annual School Magazine is Tuesday 

22 November 2011\ 26 Cheshvan 5772. 

The cost of the magazine is R 50.00 per copy. 

Please complete the order form below and return together with the money in a sealed envelope, marked 

clearly MAGAZINE ORDER and your child’s name: to Ruth Kirkel in the Playschool, Jenny Ginsberg in the 

Nursery School, Maureen Soffer in the Primary School, Teresa Spangenberg in the Boys High School and 

Devorah Ashkenazy in the Girls High School. 

Order form 

Name of learner and Grade ________________________________________________ 

Number of magazines _____________________ Method of payment 

cash \ credit card 

Credit Card Details 

Name on credit card ______________________________________________________ 

Credit card number _______________________________________________________ 

Expiry Date _____________________________________________________________ 

CCV number (3 digits at the back of the card)___________________________________ 


News from: 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Parents 

We are getting closer and closer to the end of the year. 

Hard to believe. 

On Wednesday we had our annual Grade 1 Concert – “Viva South Africa”. What an amazing morning. 

The energy, vibe and atmosphere was electrifying. To watch what the Grade 1’s have achieved in a year 

is beyond words. A big well done to the eight Grade 1 teachers, General Studies and Limudei Kodesh 

and of course Mazaltov Grade 1 learners, may you go from strength to strength. 

On this note, I would like to invite the Grade 1 parents this Wednesday 23 November 2011 to watch your 

child Daven. As they are now davening from a Siddur it is heartwarming to witness this beautiful 

achievement. Please join us in your son/daughter’s classroom from 07h40 to 08h10. Looking forward to 

seeing you. 

The Grade 6 students are currently learning about Kashrut and in the last two weeks they have heard 

Rabbi Gerson (a Shochet) speak to them about schechita. They also went on a visit to Moishes Butchery 

where they saw the process of koshering and nikur after which they were heard to say, “I’m never eating 

meat again”. This promise rang true for approximately five minutes until they were each given a packet of 

biltong which was in most cases devoured before they returned to school. In the coming days they will be 

visiting the Keilim Mikva and they will learn many other aspects of Kashrut. Thank you Morah Bender and 

Morah Chaya for your ongoing hard work. 

On Thursday, last week, the Grade 2’s had a very special visitor. They all met in the Library and Rabbi 

Hilton Herring, a parent of our school, came to talk to the children on Mezzuzot and Tephillin. He showed 

the children different Mezzuzot an Tephillin and the children thoroughly enjoyed his Torah story. Rabbi 

Hilton was invited to the school as the children are learning about this particular theme in class. The 

children asked many interesting questions and the talk was enjoyed both by teachers and learners. 

Thank you Rabbi Herring, we appreciate your time and effort. 

Grade 6 parents, we look forward to seeing you at our Valedictory Ceremony on Thursday 1 December at 

19h30 sharp. 

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. 

21 – 25 November 2011 7.10 am 

Monday 

21.11.11 

Names 

Tuesday 

22.11.11 

Names 

Wednesday 

23.11.11 

Names 

Thursday 

24.11.11 

Names 

Friday 

25.11.11 

Names 

Yonatan Azaraf 

Aaron Bayhack 

Gavriel Cohen 

Chanan Falkson 

Adam Fisher 

Noah Friedman 

Lior Meir 

Ella Chachi 

Adi Fisher 

Racheli Gordon 

Eva Maraney 

Alexa Price 

Sarah Swartz 

Gabriella Venter Pokroy 

Shiran Wiessman 

Cricket: 

Vs Hirsch Lyons 

U10 won 

U12 won by 8 wickets 

Yonatan Perez scored 71* and took 3 wickets 

MASTER BLASTERS to date- these are Batsman that have scores 30 runs or more in a match: 

VERY WELL DONE TO: 

Gabi Kur - 76 vs Sacred Heart; 80 vs St. Johns 

Yonatan Perez 71* vs Hirsch Lyons 

Ben Marks 41 vs Fairways 

BLITZ BOWLERS go to bowlers who get 3 or more wickets, 

VERY WELL DONE TO: 

Yonatan Perez vs Hirsch Lyons 

Swimming: 

YC came 1st in our last gala of the year! 


News from: 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL 

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Parents, 

It has been such a hot week. The sun is fierce and ideally we would like each child 

to have a sun hat in their locker. Please send your child to school with a hat and 

make sure it’s marked with your child’s name on it. Sun cream is also essential and 

the fact that children are bringing water to school is also a big win. 

Let us all deal sensibly with global warming! 

That brings me to the subject of recycling! All the children have been involved in 

recycling projects and the artwork in Grade R is amazing. Please remember to bring 

all recycling items and fill our bins at the entrance of the school. 

Yesterday we welcomed the children from Cecile Isaacman’s Playschool. The children loved our 

playground and we look forward to having them with us next year. 

TOYS CLOTHES for Glorious Childcare center – what a wonderful response we have had from you 

parents. Thank you so much for your generosity. We will be sending the goodies 

to the Crèche next week so please send your items in, if you haven’t already done 

so. 

MAZELTOV*******************MAZELTOV*****************MAZELTOV: 

• To Jacob, Amira and the Hanson family on the birth of a sister and daughter. May she bring 

you all lots of Nachas. 

End of Year Functions: 

• 25 November – 8.30 – Shabbat Rings for MORAH ROS and MORAH TANYA 

• 30 November – 6.15 p.m. – Grade R Farewell for children parents and grandparents. The 

children will be eating hot dogs. 


YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL (Cont). 

PRINCIPAL 

• 4 December – SUNDAY – from 5 – 6.30 p.m. The 5 year 

old unit are having an exciting Chanukah evening. They 

will come in their pyjamas and have supper with a presentation on Chanukah by Rabbi Katz. Please 

can the parents in Morah Pam, Robynne, Jenny and Sharnee’s class send R30 in an envelope to 

cover our costs. This is for the children only. 

• 5 December – 4 year old unit will be having their breakfast. Come in pyjamas but please bring a bag 

of clothes. 

Reports will be available from Friday 2 nd December. Only parents can collect reports and please sign for them. 

Class lists will be displayed on Monday 5 th December. 

SCHOOL CLOSES ON 6 DECEMBER AT 12 NOON. 

Shabbat Shalom, 

Jenny Ginsberg. 

Please take note of the security duties for the week commencing 21 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 

Monday 21 November 

PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL SECURITY DUTIES 

MORNING SHIFT 

AFTERNOON SHIFT 

07h45 – 08h30 

12h20 – 13h00 

Adinah Kahn 

Netanya Mindel 

Gavriel Lipshitz 

Tamar Zimerman 

Tuesday 22 November 

Wednesday 23 November 

Thursday 24 November 

Rafaella Felsher 

Talia Stermer 

Ariel Fishpen 

Liora Freeman 

Li-El Lachmi 

Gavriel Waksman 

Ariel Krengel 

Shimshon Wolpe 

Deena Joselowsky 

Daniel Lacob 

Tomer Meir 

Hila Mallach 

Friday* 25 November 

Rachel Behr 

Raphael Midzuk 

Amira Greenstein 

Cayla Dembo 

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


News from 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PLAYSCHOOL 

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Parents 

Our week started with a delightful puppet show by Machteld. Within seconds, our children's attention 

was held by the appearance of a friendly, furry kangaroo and almost an hour of pure and interactive 

enjoyment followed. 

The display board in the entrance is filling up, slowly but surely, with the children's artwork from their 

"Books of Bereishit". It is certainly adding an extra dimension to the entrance and it is amazing to see the 

interest the children are showing in the display . This week saw us stamping fish, pasting colourful birds 

and making animals through some very creative means. 

In Parsha, we dramatised the story of Avraham sending Eliezer to find a wife for Yitzchak, with the 

requisite camel eliciting much laughter and so adding the important factor of fun to learning. 

Songs and stories completed a very busy week. 

LIBRARY 

Next week will be the last week of our library programme. It has been a great success 

and the children have so enjoyed mulling over the various books and deciding which to choose. The 

programme has provided the perfect opportunity to teach the taking of turns; freedom of choice and 

staying with a decision; and coping with the inevitable disappointment when a particular book was already 

taken. Above all, it promoted a love for reading. 

LOST PROPERTY 

Please check the lost property section, in the entrance, for any items that you may have misplaced. Any 

items that have not been claimed by the end of the year will be given to charity. 


YESHIVA COLLEGE PLAYSCHOOL (Cont) 

PRINCIPAL 

MAZALTOV to Sheri, Peter, Jacob and Amira Hanson on the birth of a precious 

daughter and sister. 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Shabbat Shalom. 

Ruth Kirkel 

The parents of the following children will be doing security duty for the week of 21 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. 

Monday 21 November 

Jacob Orbach 

Tuesday 22 November 

Elih Joffe 

Wednesday 23 November 

Elisheva Kahn 

Thursday 24 November 

Rachaeli Morris 

Friday 25 November 

Hannah Miller 


HALACHA ARTICLE 

Hachnassat Orchim 

By Rabbi Ari Enkin 

The mitzva of Hachnassat Orchim in its purest form consists of hosting and serving the needs of those 

who are destitute and have no place to eat or sleep. In the olden days, before the proliferation of inns or 

hotels, a Jew who had found himself stuck in an unfamiliar village would be at the mercy of the villagers to 

let him in for the night. Such a person had no choice but to randomly knock on a Jewish home, potentially 

at any hour of the day or night, and hope that the homeowner would welcome him in to stay the night. 

Some authorities hold that every community has an obligation to build a hotel that guests to the city would 

be able to make use of.[1] 

There is a misconception that today’s widespread practice of inviting a family or even a few different 

guests to one’s home for a Shabbat meal is the fulfilment of the mitzva of Hachnassat Orchim. 

Unfortunately, this may not be the case. Many authorities contend that in our society, inviting friends over 

to our home to eat, drink, or even sleep, who could have just as well eaten or slept in their own home, is 

nothing more than a social gesture, and is not true fulfilment of the mitzva of Hachnassat Orchim.[2] 

Nevertheless, some authorities do append such social gatherings to the mitzva of Hachnassat Orchim,[3] 

insisting that social bonding is to be considered a component of Hachnassat Orchim as well.[4] 

Some authorities rule that it is a fulfillment of Hachnassat Orchim to invite over a friend whose spouse is 

out of town, or a family whose home is under construction.[5] So too, inviting over newcomers to the 

neighbourhood with the purpose of making them feel welcome is also considered to be the mitzva of 

Hachnassat Orchim.[6] We learn from none other than the infamous Lavan that relatives should get extra 

special treatment when they are our guests.[7] 

Though hosting any friend or neighbour is certainly praiseworthy and may be deemed a component of the 

mitzva of Hachnassat Orchim,[8] one should also endeavour to provide for one’s guests according to their 

financial status and expectations.[9] One should not accept payment for undertaking Hachnassat 

Orchim,[10] though one who does so can still claim merit for the mitzva. It is especially auspicious to take 

in guests who are Torah scholars.[11] One who is truly kind will actually go out of their way to find guests 

who are destitute in order to show them hospitality.[12] 

One should not ask one’s guests any questions or even a Dvar Torah if there is a chance that doing so 

might embarrass them due to their lack of knowledge.[13] One must escort one’s guests[14] out as they 

leave, especially if they may be in unfamiliar surroundings,[15] and provide them with anything they may 

need for their journey.[16] In fact, all travellers, or anyone else otherwise away from home, is to be treated 

as “needy” with all its usual halachic implications.[17] It is considered especially meritorious to set aside a 

room in one’s home specifically for guests to sleep over and use.[18] 

It is interesting to note that there are a number of halachot whose regulations are relaxed in honour of 

guests.[19] For example, many authorities who ordinarily prohibit one to make ice cubes on Shabbat will 

permit doing so in the event that they are needed for guests, and by extension, to better enhance one’s 

Shabbat.[20] It is also permitted to manually exert oneself to re-arrange a room in order for guests to sleep 

comfortably, something otherwise forbidden on Shabbat.[21] So too, in the event that one is pressed for 

time when kashering meat in preparation for cooking, one is permitted to shorten the required salting time 

if the meat is being served in honour of guests.[22] It is especially important to be sure to include guests at 

holiday meals.[23] 

[1] Ahavat Chessed;Hachnasat Orchim 

[2] Rema O.C. 333:1 


[3] Minhag Yisrael Torah 132:7 

[4] Maharil Likutim 60, cited in “The Right and the Good: Halacha and Human Relations”, Volume II, by 

Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman, Yashar Books, 2008 

[5] Sefer Habayit 33:note 11, cited in Halacha Encounters, Hachnosas Orchim, by Rabbi Avi Weinrib at 

http://www.cckollel.org/2005/parsha/bereishis/vayera-2002.html 

[6] cited in Halacha Encounters, Hachnosas Orchim, by Rabbi Avi Weinrib at 

http://www.cckollel.org/2005/parsha/bereishis/vayera-2002.html 

[7] Midrash Rabba, Bereishit, 70:13, cited in “The Right and the Good: Halacha and Human Relations, 

Volume II”, by Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman, Yashar Books, 2008 

[8] Sefer Hachaim 3:3 

[9] Yesh Nochalin, Tzedaka, cited in Ahavat Chessed 

[10] Teshuvot V’hanhagot 2:197 

[11] Berachot 10b 

[12] Shabbat 104a 

[13] Sefer Chassidim 312 

[14] Rambam Avel 14:2, Sma;C.M. 427:11, Aruch Hashulchan C.M. 426:2 

[15] Ahavat Chessed;Hachnassat Orchim 

[16] Sota 46b 

[17] Peah 5:4, Yesh Nochalin 2:7, Yashiv Yitzchak 12:10, all cited in “The Right and the Good: Halacha 

and Human relations”, Volume II, by Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman, Yashar Books, 2008 

[18] Ahavat Chessed;Hachnasat Orchim 

[19] Shach;Yoreh Deah 92:29 

[20] See “Hilchot Shabbat” by Rabbi Shimon Eider in the name of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, Tzitz Eliezer 

6:34 

[21] Shabbat 126b. See also O.C. 510:9 

[22] Rema, Y.D. 69:6 

[23] Rambam Yom Tov 6:18 

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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ADVERTISING AND CLASSIFIEDS 

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IF ANYONE HAS BLAZERS TO 

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APPRECIATED. 

NEWLY REVAMPED LIFESTYLE CENTRE AT 

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Nurtured and nourished by your parents and grandparents for many years 

Now you have the opportunity to give back to the older members of our 

community! 

Whatever time, energy and enthusiasm you are willing to share, will be greatly 

rewarded with appreciation and a sense satisfaction and pride. 

Are you able to do decoupage, bake biscuits, ice cookies, play games like 

scrabble and bingo , make soap, bead etc. Please contact Caroline Koffler 

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or Sharon Wilensky 0833006974. 

We are also urgently looking for donations of the following items that you no 

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16 AUGUST 2011 (TUESDAY) 

29 NOVEMBER 2011 (TUESDAY) 

EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT FROM 7 – 9.15 PM 

YESHIVA COLLEGE (IN THE CLASSROOMS) 

COR. LONG AVENUE AND RIDGE ROAD, 

GLENHAZEL. 

REGISTRATION: 

WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE FOLLOWING DAY: 

DATE: 15 AUGUST 2011 (MONDAY) 

TIME: 6.30 PM 

VENUE: YESHIVA COLLEGE (In the classrooms) 

COR. LONG AVE. and RIDGE ROAD, GLENHAZEL 

SECURED PARKING 

ENQUIRIES: SAZF 

TEL. NO. (011) 645-2531 (Office hours) 


There’s no better time than right now to give more Tzedaka. 

Hatzolah Medical Rescue saves lives every day, with the help and support of our 

generous community. Now YOU have the opportunity to be a part of that. So fill up 

your Hatzolah Tzedaka Tin as quickly as you can and every full tin that is returned will 

go into a draw to win an iPad, Playstation 3 or PSP. 

Give Tzedaka today, help save lives and WIN with Hatzolah! Draw for prizes will take 

place on Monday 5 December. 

Tins will be collected from the schools the week of 21 November, so bring your tins 

back before 18 November. 

FOR NEWSLETTER ADVERTISEMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT SHIRLEY SAACKS AT 

YESHIVA COLLEGE. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (011) 640-3111 - OR ELSE, EMAIL 

SHIRLEY AT: shirley@yeshivacollege.co.za. 

THE NEWSLETTER IS HANDED OUT EVERY FRIDAY DURING TERM TIME. 

THE D E A D L I N E FOR INSERTIONS AND ADS IS 4 P M ON 

T U E S D A Y S. 

THE COST IS AS FOLLOWS: 

Classified Ad = R75 – R100; ¼ Page = R125; 

½ Page = R175, Full page = R250 

N.B. IF THERE IS NO PAYMENT IN ADVANCE -- THERE WILL BE NO 

ADVERT 






W O R K S H O P 

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. 

CAR FOR SALE 

2011 Mazda CX-7 with 1600km 2.5 dynamic model, petrol, automatic Silver/grey in colour 

Leather interior, electric windows, tracker fitted, full house. 

Asking R310 000 

Contact details with interested buyers: 

Office hours- Taryn 011 483 1717 

Out of office hours- David 083 265 4444 

Tupperware available from Lisa Chaitowitz. Please contact Lisa on 0843412599 

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 

CABANA BEACH / UMHLANGA 

2 Sleeper from 10 – 17 December 2011 

(Self-contained). Kitchen and Bathroom. Sea view 

For R7 300. 

Tel: IVOR on 082 467-3317 or (011) 442-5417 


Mental Health Focus Evening: Chevrah Kadisha Social Services is holding a further mental 

health focus evening for family members and significant others of those with mental health 

conditions. This will focus on the topic of personality disorders. It will be facilitated by a 

dynamic mental health practitioner. Take the opportunity to feel supported, ask the questions 

and get the answers. Wednesday 23 November 2011, Sandringham Gardens Aged Home 

auditorium 1st Floor, 85 George Avenue,Sandringham at 19:30-21:00. Donations appreciated. 

Refreshments will be served. Bookings or more info: 011 532 9793 / 011 532 9733 

My name is OR and I am Israeli. I am available immediately for aupairing 

or house-sitting. Please contact me on: 084 413-8030 

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

18 November 2011 - Yeshiva College

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