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MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ROSH YESHIVA 

Darkenu Parshat Tetzaveh 

PICTURE PERFECT 

“DARKENU”- the Yeshiva Way! 

11 February 2011 – 30 Shevat 

NEWSLETTER NO. 05/11 

“Clothes maketh the man’, goes the popular idiom. Indeed if a kohen served without the special vestments 

described in our sidra at great length, his service was invalid. It seems that it is not sufficient to simply 

‘walk the walk and ‘talk the talk’ – you need also to ‘dress the part’. Even the most sincerely spiritual, 

modest and frum person needs to consider the external appearances. 

To be sure, if one only focuses on the appearance at the expense of the inner dimension – his service is 

greatly flawed. But the same goes for the inverse. 

When you look at your image in the mirror, as you dress for the office, or for the simcha, or when you catch 

a glimpse of your image in a window as you pass – do you find yourself saying: “There is a G-d fearing 

Yid. There is a thoughtful person. There is dignity and kindness”. Do you see an inspired person who is 

mindful first and foremost of the spiritual opportunities and challenges of the day. 

Or does the mirror shout back “Hey there Mr Wall Street!”, or “Mr Hotshot. Mister Cool. Mr Corner 

Cutter!”.

What does your mirror say? 

We need to consider what message we are declaring to all the world – and even more crucially – to 

ourselves and to our children. 

Another way of saying this is that we try to dress not just our bodies, but also the neshama. We are 

presenting our neshama and total personality in the appropriate fabric. 

We are actually dressing a sefer Torah! 

The way we dress our bodies and our houses are not just decorative but rather are a dramatic statement 

of priority and thoughtfulness. 

Good shabbos 

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 – 7.26 

11 February 2011 – 7 Adar 2

CONTENTS 

MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ROSH YESHIVA 1 

MISSION STATEMENT OF YESHIVA COLLEGE 4 

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 6 

MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEWORK FOR WEEK 14 – 18 FEB 7 

CYCLE TESTS 8 

YESHIVA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 12 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 16 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL 19 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-NURSERY SCHOOL 21 

HALACHA ARTICLE 22 

ADVERTISING AND CLASSIFIEDS 27 

CLASSIFIEDS 33 


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. 


R A I S E T H E B A R 

HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 

29 MARCH 2011 


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FOLLOWING SOCCER PLAYERS FOR MAKING 

IT THROUGH TO THE FINAL ROUND OF MACCABI GAUTENG TRIALS: 

U14 

Daniel Riesenburg 

Gavin Newfield 

Michael Sher 

Gidon Nerwich 

We wish these boys B’Hatzlacha with the final round on Sunday 13 February from 

10:30 till 12:00 at Balfour Soccer Club 


MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEWORK FOR WEEK 14 – 18 FEB 

SUBJECT 

English 

Afrikaans 

Maths 

Hebrew 

NS 

SS 

EMS 

AC 

Computers 

LO 

GRADE 7 

Comprehension 

Language 

Skerpmaker p13 

kleure(colours) 

Learn Afr names for 

colours 

Complete ex in workbook 

(Wed 9/2) 

Learn spelling words 

Week 4(Fri 11/2) 

Tutorial 

Cycle test 

Complete any unfinished 

class work. 

Early trading systems 

Questions are primary and 

secondary sources. 

Different types of 

businesses p 16 & 17 

Learn theory notes and 

worksheets for cycle. 

Revise notes on LINE. 

Bring art pencils to the 

test. 

Assignment to be given in 

class 

Project and Speech: 

Challenging frontiers 


Complete Shakespearean Project 

ready for presentation 

8G 14 Feb, 8Bx 21 Feb, 

8By 17 Feb 

Comprehension : Nation United 

Private reader: 

- reading 1 hour each night 

Complete questions on Chapter 1: 

Perdedrove 

Vocab test every Thursday(Girls), 

Friday(Boys) 

Test on Ch 2 Integers 

Algebra p 51-63 

Vocab test 


class work. 

8By: Questions on American War 

of Independence 

8Bx and 8G: Activity 2: French 

Revolution 

p 28 and 29 and the origin of 

money 

Revise notes and worksheets on 

“The three categories of the 

functions of art”. Study notes on 

the “Principles of Design”, for 

cycle test. 

Assignment to be given in class 


Descriptive essay : 500-600 

words 

• Plan / mind map 

• Draft 1 

• Edit → final 

essay 

Due: Mon 14 Feb 

Private reader: 

- reading 1 hour each night 

Complete poetry questions: 

Gesteelde TV and Ek is 13 

Do questions : Chapter 1 

Thomas 

Vocab test every Friday 

Multiplication p 55- 65 

• FOIL 

• Binomial by 

trinomial 

Vocab test 


class work and study for cycle 

exam. 

Activity 2: How the Nazis rose 

to power 

Activity 8 (Transport p 9) 

Learn notes on three 

categories of art and notes on 

“ Photography” for testing. 

Assignment to be given in 

class 


CYCLE TESTS 

15 FEBRUARY 2011 

Grade Content 

7 

8 

Hebrew: Questions and exercises on the story: “The donkey and the 

camel” 

In the supermarket (2 pages) 

AC: 

• Learn the functions of art in three broad categories, with 

examples of each 

• Learn booklet on Principles of Design 

9 NS: Topics 1 and 2 p 53-57 

10 

11 

12 

Hebrew: 

• Abirim Mkita H 

• Comprehension 

Drama: Greek theatre and Oedipus 

• Characters 

• Dramatic irony 

• Masks 

• Festivals 

• Chorus 

• Tragic hero 

Maths: All algebra done to date 

Maths Lit: All work to date 

Life Science: 

• Structure of DNA 

• Replication 

• Protein synthesis 

• Meiosis 

• Chromosomal mutations 

Drama: Tshepang 

• Intention and purpose 

• Staging 

• Symbolism 

• Characters 

• Themes 

• Technical effects 


Yeshiva 

College 

AWARENESS 

Through education raise awareness of environmental issues. 

ATTITUDE 

Align learners' attitudes with moral responsibilities towards the environment that are in 

keeping with the Torah. 

ACTION 

Take initiative in order to create an environmentally conscious school. 

APPRECIATION 

Gain respect and gratitude for our environment while attaching importance to our individual 

role in sustaining it. 

RECYCLING 

Eco 

Code 

Recycling bins for PLASTIC, PAPER, CANS AND GLASS have been placed all around the 

campus. P L E A S E U S E T H E S E B I N S. 




YESHIVA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 

DEAN VECHESHBON 

Our daily Divrei Torah this week (Parshat Tetzaveh) have focused on the concept of clothing, with 

the insights of Rav Hirsch including a lesson in phonetics (“Rivka Crusoe & Woman Friday”): 

PeKuDot (commands) and BeGaDim (clothing) are both “improved outcomes based”. The 

“initiation” of Aharon and the Kohanim got us thinking that next year perhaps we should initiate the 

new student leaders of the school rather than the youngest class! (In any event – your ear lobes, 

thumbs and toes will be safe!) 

Welcome back to Morah Vigler and Morah Stern. Mazal tov for the Bar Mitzvah! Welcome back to 

our “youth diplomats” Sarah Levin and Naomi Shear who returned from the Model United Nations 

forum hosted by Yeshiva University in New York. We really look forward to hearing about your 

experiences (once you thaw out!). 

Although it is only Adar Alef, Rosh Chodesh ushered in an amazing spirit. Thank you to the Grade 

11’s for the lively Tefillah, to the Matrics who showed us how it’s done “on the dance floor” and to 

the entire Girls’ High who were impeccable ladies the entire day! We owe you one! 

Although it was a small Friday morning Parshah Chaburah, (the rest probably sleeping off the late 

night Challah Bake for the Shalhevet lunch?), the dynamic speaker was a treat to behold! 

Shalhevet concluded last week with an awesome Tisch@Tova and a senior high Shabbat lunch in 

the canteen. Pretty pink laminated Shalhevet benchers have arrived adding another “cherry on top” 

to an awesome programme! 

The Grade 10’s are handing over the Chessed Committee “batton” to the Grade 9’s – but they’re not 

waiting for any decisions before launching Pixie Fairy week. (I hope you are all saving your tuck 

shop change to treat your pixie next week!!!) The Grade 9’s also stood out in their attendance of the 


Sushi & Shakes Friendship Circles session at Traci Bloch this week. Shkoyach to all our student 

who attended and “behatzlachah” with the wonderful “chessed” you will be involved in! 

With that responsibility off your shoulders, Grade 10’s can really get psyched for Israel. (By the 

way, it’s only Bedouins who still live in tents in Israel!) 

The Grade 7’s have been addressing the issue of bullying with Mrs. Gerson creating “No Jokes 

Zones” in the school. Rav Gross is always a welcome visitor to the school. The teachers had a 

combined session as well as personalized consultation time. Students from Grade 10 to 12 had 

shiurim with Rav Gross and Shalhevet even granted the Rav honourary status to be the guest 

speaker at “Soup with a Jewish Woman” at Thursday night’s “seder”! Other events this week: 

Grade 7 & Grade 8 breakfast clubs with their prefects – Shkoyach to you all!!! Hashavat Aveidah 

week brought the lost property Victor collects daily after school from the staircase storeroom into the 

sunlight (please don’t forget to thank Victor!) with many items being retrieved. Please collect what 

belongs to you. The rest we’ll give to “tzedakah” at the end of the week. The week ended with 

Ronit Janet doing a “Refuah Sheleimah” Challah Bake pictured below (let’s continue “davvenin” for 

good news!) and Rabbanit Ester Sternberg is scheduled to address Grades 9 – 12 during Limudei 

Kodesh as we go to print. 

Anyone interested in one-on-one tutoring, please call Nechama Rosowski on 0790843460. 

Brace yourselves for IQ launch this coming week!!! 

Shabbat Sha-lom, 

Ilan Raanan 


Monday Tuesday Wednesday T hursday Friday 

Morning seder Al HaDaf Hilchot Brachot Derech Hashem Al HaDaf Parasha Chabura 

7:00am‐7:30am with Shalvie with Shalvie with Shalvie with Shalvie with Grade 11s 

OR OR OR 

Igeret Rambam Pirkei Avot Insights on the Parasha 

with Batya Bloch with Raella with Taryn Seeff 

Chernick 

Afternoon Seder Beit-Midrash "Soup With a 

6:30pm‐7:30pm Chaburot & Jewish Woman" 

(starting with mincha) Chavrutot different guest 

learning speakers every 

week 


N O T I C E A B O U T L I C E 

It has come to our attention that there have been reports of 

children having lice in their hair at schools in the Johannesburg 

area. As this is extremely contagious, I would ask you please to 

be very vigilant and to check your children’s hair on a regular 

basis to ensure that they are lice-free. 

In the event that you child does have lice, please contact your 

doctor or pharmacy for the appropriate remedy. Please do not 

send any child to school until he or she is lice-free. 

We hope by being cautious, we will prevent any cases of lice at 

our school. 


News from: 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Parents 

I hope that you all have had a good week! 

As you are all aware, next week Friday is the annual Inter House Gala for Grades 2 – 6. Please take note 

of the following important information – 

1 The boys Gala will be from 09h30 – 11h30. 

2 The Girls Gala will be from 11h45 - 13h45. 

3 The girls Gala will be strictly for women. 

4 Children may come to school dressed in their house colours with their swimming costumes 

underneath. 

5 A respectful reminder that girls should wear skirts to their knees and shirts with sleeves to their 

elbows. 

6 Boys should have T shirts with sleeves and Yarmulkes and Tzizit. 

7 After swimming their respective races the boys and girls should sit in their houses fully dressed. 

For boys this includes Yarmulkes and Tzitzit. 

8 School starts and ends at the regular times - Please adhere to this. 

I look forward to hosting you all next week and enjoying a great morning together. 

This past Monday our Primary School teachers had their first of many professional developments that have 

been planned for the year. The staff was given a power point presentation on “School Inclusion”. It 

proved to be a most informative afternoon. 

Next week Wednesday 16 February, our Primary School staff will be going for CPR training. The 

following extra murals will not take place as these teachers will be involved in the training - 

Grade 4 – 6 Ivrit - Morah Ilana 

Grade 6 General Knowledge - Mrs Lenhoff 

Grade 5 Maths and English Support - Mrs Suskin 


YESHIVA COLLEGE PRIMARY SCHOOL (Cont.) 

PRINCIPAL 

All other extra murals continue as normal. 

The balance of the staff will have their CPR training on Thursday 24 February. 

Please remember to use your “My School Card - it is “School Money for Jam” 

Shabbat Shalom 

JOSEPH BEER 

S P O R T S 

PRIMARY SCHOOL RESULTS 

TENNIS U/13a boys played St Bennies and Yeshiva lost. 

U/13a boys played Reddam and yeshiva won. 

U/11 boys vs Hurleyvale. Yeshiva won. 

U/11 boys played St Bennies and Yeshiva won. 

U/11 boys played Bishop Bavin and Yeshiva won. 

U/11 girls played Saheti and Yeshiva lost. 

CRICKET U/10 boys played Fairways and we won by 10 wickets. 

Cricket vs Linksfield. U/12 won by 5 wickets. 

U/9 lost. 

vs St Johns U/13 drew the match. 

U/11 lost by 9 wickets. 

GALA Well done to the swim team for winning the first gala of 2011 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FOLLOWING SOCCER PLAYERS FOR MAKING IT THROUGH TO THE 

FINAL ROUND OF MACCABI GAUTENG TRIALS: 

U10 U12 

Gidon Fox Gabi Riesenburg 

Adam Zimmerman Aharon Cohen 

Daron Sender Michi Meyer 

Elad Ganon Yonatan Perez 

Daniel Perez Gilad Urdang 

Yigal Finkelstein 

We wish these boys Behatzlacha with the final round on Sunday 13 

February from 08:30 till 10:00 at Balfour Soccer Club 


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. 

Monday 

14.02.11 

7.10 am 

Names 

Marks, Saul 

Mayer, Michael 

Melnick, Adam 

PRIMARY SCHOOL SQUASH 

SUNDAYS FROM 5 PM – 6 PM AT T A C 

Tuesday 

15.02.11 

7.10 am 

Names 

Mindel, Doron 

Sauer, Tal 

Shor, Sera 

14 – 18 FEBRUARY 2011 

Wednesday 

16.02.11 

7.10 am 

Names 

Terespolsky, 

Megan 

Tighe, Liam 

Urdang, Gilad 

Thursday 

17.02.11 

7.10 am 

Names 

Abrams, Aviel 

Beder, Daniel 

Benjamin, Tali 

Friday 

18.02.11 

7.1-0 am 

Names 

Biddle, Ahron 

Du Bois, Yakira 

Fox, Akiva 


News from: 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL 

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Parents, 

Thanks to all the Moms and their children who attended the tea on Monday. It was a lovely opportunity for 

Moms to meet each other and the children really enjoyed spending time with Mom at school. 

MY SCHOOL CARD 

We have the opportunity to raise funds for the school without it costing us a cent! My school card is a 

wonderful opportunity for companies like – Woolworth, Engen, Waltons, Jacks Paint, Toys R Us, Reggies 

and many other stores to give back to our community. Please ensure that you are in possession of My 

School Card and that grandparents, aunties, friends and the whole family participates. 

Forms are available from the office and one of our mothers has kindly agreed to take on this project on 

behalf of the Nursery School. Thanks to Nicole Mandelberg for all the time she has given to this project. 

FOOD 

Please do not allow your children to bring food to school unless it is in a lunchbox for extra murals. The 

lunchboxes MUST be handed to the class teacher as soon as you get to school. We have children with 

allergies and special dietary needs and we cannot expose them to food that may not be appropriate. 

Chewing gum and sweets are a definite no no! 

CLASS MOTHERS 

I am happy to welcome the following class mothers: 

In Grade R 

Mora Sharni’s class – Adrienne Bayhack and Melissa Chipkin 

Mora Elaine’s class - Lauren Fox and Nicole Mandelberg 

Mora Andi’s class - Stacey Dembo and Rozanne Sack 

Mora Stacey’s - Nadine Hurwitz and Justine Levy 

In the Nursery School 

Mora Pam - Kerry Sacks and Beth Sender 

Mora Jenny - Sheri Hanson and Toni Krost 

Mora Robynne - Nicky Toys 

Mora Sharnee - Michelle Froom 

Mora Tanya - Estee Rau and Nurit Rothbart 

Mora Ros - Monique Bondi and Sarit Sifris 

Mora Belinda - Sandra Stermer and Joanne Baum 


YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL (cont) 

PRINCIPAL 

If anyone would like to become a class Mom please contact Lisa Chaitowitz on 0843412599. We would 

welcome anyone who is willing to assist our PTA. 

LOST PROPERTY 

Please check the lost property on the outside table we will be sending all unclaimed items to charity next 

week. 

WE are in desperate need of paper and cardboard off cuts. If you know of anyone who has these 

desirable items! Please let us know 

Wishing you all a Shabbat Shalom and a happy weekend, 

Marion Falk 

Please take note of the security duties for the week commencing 14 February 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 14 February 

Tuesday 15 February 

Wednesday 16 February 

Thursday 17 February 

Friday* 18 February 

PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL SECURITY DUTIES 

MORNING SHIFT 

07h45 – 08h30 

Ayden Spruch 

Adam Statthaler 

Liron Mindel 

Max Toys 

Adir Sasto 

Shai Jawno 

Samuel Froom 

Isaac Prissman 

Ari Zlotnick 

Gadi Feinblum 

AFTERNOON SHIFT 

12h20 – 13h00 

Aaron Zulberg 

Sivan Mallach 

Daniel Ehrlich 

Raphael Kantor 

Leah Zimmerman 

Isaac Moritz 

Gabriella Kantor 

Dovi Bricker 

Oriya Mandelberg 

Alexander Barak 

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


News from: 

YESHIVA COLLEGE PRE-NURSERY SCHOOL 

PRINCIPAL 

Dear Parents 

This week, our exploration of "Colour in Our World" took us into the colours of transport. Robots and trucks 

kept us creatively busy; catchy songs were sung; new vocabulary was learned; and some interesting discussions 

were held. 

Parsha came alive for the children as we dressed up in the clothes of the Kohein Gadol. The children were 

entranced! Our theme of colour was extended to and integrated with the garments of the Kohein Gadol. 

MY SCHOOL CARD 

Letters regarding the "My School" card were placed in the letter pouches last week. Please support this initiative 

by obtaining a card and encourage grandparents, aunts, uncles etc, too, as it is a fantastic and easy way to raise 

funds for the school. 

CONTAINERS - WATER PLAY 

We are looking for containers of various sizes for water play. The children learn so much through pouring from 

one size container into another. Examples of containers include yoghurt containers, lecol bottles, margarine 

containers etc. All containers need to be plastic. 

PLAYBALL 

Please ensure that your child has a hat/cap available for Playball on a Thursday. Sunscreen also needs to be 

applied before school. 

We are delighted to welcome Rachaeli Shapiro as part of our team! Rachaeli joined us at the beginning of the 

year and will be assisting us for a few hours every day. 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

SHABBAT SHALOM. 

RUTH KIRKEL 

The parents of the following children will be doing security duty for the week of 14 - 18 February. 

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

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

Monday 14 February Gabrielle Shapiro 

Tuesday 15 February David Fox 

Wednesday 16 February Leah Abramson 

Thursday 17 February Kaila Sasto 

Friday 18 February Leah Zulberg 


HALACHA ARTICLE 

INTERNET PRIVACY: WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE REVEALED? 

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem 

Some information should never be disclosed, even if the person consents to such exposure. 

PRIVACY VS. MODESTY 

Question. Our firm collects private information about our customers. For instance, we have the measurements and style 

preferences of garment purchases. Can we sell this information to other vendors? 

Answer. Jewish tradition not only guides us within the conventional approach to the issue of privacy, but also helps us 

to look beyond it. A Torah perspective would convince us that we should consider not only privacy and consent, but also 

the ideal of modesty and discretion. 

Here, "privacy" refers to what a person would prefer to keep hidden, and "modesty" to refer to what normatively ought to 

remain hidden. Jewish tradition affirms that a certain part of our being can flourish only in protected seclusion, and warns 

us against a life lived in the public thoroughfare even if a person might be persuaded to consent to such exposure. Forcing 

someone to reveal intimate details of his or her private life is an invasion of privacy; but even a person who readily reveals 

these details to others is guilty of indiscretion. 

Modesty is a paramount value in Jewish tradition. In the Torah, Bilaam comments, "How goodly are your tents, O Yaakov!" 

Rashi explains that the tents of the Jewish people are goodly because they are carefully arranged so that no looks into his 

neighbour's dwelling (Numbers 24:5). And Jewish law asks us to avert our gaze if we see someone engaging in a private 

activity, even an innocent activity which is not being concealed. Rav Shneur Zalman of Liadi writes, "Neighbours need to be 

as careful as possible not to look at each other's activities in their common courtyard." (1) 

Modesty is one of the most important foundations of a Torah personality. Modesty means there are some things that we 

should keep to ourselves or to a small circle of friends. In order to develop a healthy personality, we need a clear 

demarcation between ourselves and others; each of us needs to know that there are some things that belong only to 

ourselves, secrets between the individual and the Creator. 

One way we express the idea of modesty is through modesty in dress; men and women alike are encouraged to avoid 

clothing which is revealing, provocative, or which flaunts the anatomy. The identical principle applies to our character; 

Jewish tradition discourages being too open with private information. For instance, our Sages stated that a person shouldn't 

flaunt his achievements; conversely, someone who has a shortcoming should be discreet about that too. (2) 

A related consideration is that scrutiny damages our sense of dignity and restraint. Research studies on prisoners and 

others who lack privacy confirm this effect. Our Sages, recognizing these considerations, say that if someone is determined 

to commit an immoral act, he should at least do so in utter secrecy. Then the act won't contribute to public brazenness, and 

the individual will find it easier to correct his behaviour, since his public image is unaffected. (3) 

Of course there is a difference between statistical information about a person's purchases and browsing behaviour on the 

one hand and gossip about his personal habits on the other. The sources mentioned do not militate against the collection of 

personal information about Internet usage, especially given the great commercial value of this information. But by 

impressing on us the human problems inherent in situations of surveillance, they introduce a new and valuable dimension 

to the discussion. Merchants and consumers alike should ask themselves: Is this disclosure really necessary? 

CONCLUSION 

Last week's column discussed data sharing from the point of view of consent, focusing on what human beings want. But a 

Torah perspective reminds us that we must also concern ourselves with who human beings are. The character of the 

individual and of society as a whole requires the shelter of modesty for its development, and an environment of constant 

surveillance and information gathering has the potential to undermine this shelter. While we need to acknowledge the 

commercial value of Internet information gathering, we should also keep in mind the humanistic and spiritual dimensions of 

this issue. 

SOURCES: 

(1) Shulchan Arukh HaRav Nizkei Mamon (2) Shabbat 23b, 53b (3) Kiddushin 40a and commentaries. 



Dear Learners at Yeshiva College - Grades 10, 11 and 12 

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADE 10 -12 DON'T 

MISS OUT. SPECIAL PRICE R250. ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP IS 

AVAILABLE FROM THE ISRAEL CENTRE ON APPLICATION 



R A I S E T H E B A R 

HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 

29 MARCH 2011 


ADVERTISING AND CLASSIFIEDS 

YESHIVA PRIMARY SCHOOL 

SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SHOP 

(BUY OR SWOP) 

Contact Melanie on 

(h) (011) 440-1906 / 

(cell) 082 462-7713 

(f) 086 503-6792 should you wish to 

view the uniforms. 

All items have been washed and 

checked and are in very good 

condition 

W I N E F O R S A L E 

YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL 

SECOND-HAND 

UNIFORM SHOP 

Contact ADI for more details 

083 4078034 

We are selling delicious wine at R60 a bottle. If interested please 

contact BARBARA FOLB 


MORRIS RUTSTEIN/SAZF HEBREW ULPAN 

L E A R N H E B R E W 

EVERY TUESDAY 

01 FEBRUARY, 2011 – 17 MAY 2011 7.00 PM – 9.15 PM 

A T 

YESHIVA COLLEGE. CNR. LONG AVE. & RIDGE ROAD, GLENHAZEL 

REGISTRATION IN CLASSROOMS AT YESHIVA COLLEGE – 6.30 PM 

MONDAY – 31 JANUARY 2011 

ENQUIRIES SAZF TEL: (011) 645-2531 (office hours) 

These classes will take place on the following days from 7 – 9.15 pm at Yeshiva College Boys 

High School (in the classrooms). Cnr Long Ave & Ridge Rd, Glenhazel 

REGISTRATION: 

Monday - 31 January 2011 (At Yeshiva College in the classrooms at 6.30 pm) 

FEBRUARY 2011 

Tuesday 1 February 2011 - FIRST LESSON COMMENCES AT 7 PM 

Tuesday 8 February 2011 



MARCH 2011 

Tuesday 1 March 2011 





APRIL 2011 

Tuesday 5 April 2011 

Tuesday 12 April 2011 

Tuesday 19 April 2011 (NO LESSON – P E S A C H) 

Tuesday 26 April 2011 (NO LESSON – P E S A C H) 

MAY 2011 

Tuesday 3 May 2011 

Tuesday 10 May 2011 

Tuesday 17 May 2011 - HEBREW ULPAN TERMINATES 

AND 

FAREWELL PARTY AT 8.30 PM 


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Unusual Art Exhibition at l’Afrique Newtown on 

16 February (Wednesday) straight after school. Pupils 

need lifts from moms, dads, bobbas and zaidas, who are 

most welcome to join us. 

NO BUSES 

NO COST 

NO INDEMNITY FORMS 

Please contact: Mrs Diamond to make arrangements for 

students on: (011) 640-1889 – (daytime only). 

Approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours duration. 

Curators: Natalie Liknaitzky and Nessa Leibhammer 

Grade 8 upwards to matric most welcome. Try not to miss 

this wonderful experience. 

MUSEUM AFRICA 

121 Bree Street 

NEWTOWN 

(Alexis Preller, Irma Stein, Walter Battis, Cecil Skotnes, 

Maggie Laubser – etc.) 


NEWLY REVAMPED LIFESTYLE CENTRE AT 

SANDRINGHAM GARDENS 

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 

0832675413 

or Sharon Wilensky 0833006974. 

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

longer need. Craft items, used birthday or greeting cards, games and puzzles, 

DVD's, classical CD's, 3 radios and nail products. 

PESACH APPEAL 

Pesach is coming up soon!! 

The Chevrah Kadisha runs a Pesach food collection for distribution to 

the Jewish Community clients requiring help. At present there are over 

750 families in need of assistance and due to last year’s downturn in 

the economy the number of families we help is unfortunately growing. 

The collection takes place in the 2 weeks before Pesach on a Roster 

Rotation system, throughout the week (not on Saturdays) and on 

Sundays. This culminates in the packing of the boxes on the Sunday 

before Pesach (10 April), a truly uplifting event, where both young and 

older volunteers come to offer their services. 

If you have some time to collect Pesach food at the Norwood 

Hypermarket over the 2 weeks prior to Pesach, please call Charmaine 

on 0833106899 or email charmainem@thechev.org.za 


CLASSIFIEDS 

My previous housekeeper Cate is looking for a full time (Mon – Fri) live in position. 

She is an experienced housekeeper and has extensive knowledge of running a 

DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO SUCCEED? KUMON MATHS AND ENGLISH WILL IMPROVE 

YOUR kosher CHILD’S home, CONCENTRATION, including kosher SPEED, cooking. ACCURACY I am available AND MENTAL for references AGILITY. on TO 083 MAKE 326 AN 

APPOINTMENT CALL (011) 884-9022 

3652 Rayanne or contact Cate directly on 076 618 1693. 

S H A B B A T K I T S 

Perfect for the holidays. All you need for Shabbat and Havdalah in a compact, handy kit. R180,00 each. ALL PROCEEDS 

TO JEWISH WOMEN’S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. Call: ROBYN on 082 3380685 to place orders 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE AN AD IN THE NEWSLETTER, 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. I F T H E R E I S N O P A Y M E N T I N A D V A N C E -- 

T H E R E W I L L B E N O ADVERT 

KOSHER CANDY FLOSS AND POPCORN 

MACHINES FOR HIRE AT INCREDIBLE PRICES 

Barmitzvahs, Batmitzvahs, children’s parties, school events, fundraisers and all other 

function requirements. We can even supply an operator for your functions for top 

quality and professional service. 

FUN FOOD RENTALS 

CONTACT US NOW! CELL: (ARON) 083 456-3818 

OR 

Email: funfoodrentals@hotmail.com 


Anyone can be abused-including men. If you feel abused in your relationship, you need not feel 

alone. CKCS is planning a support group for husbands/partners that feel that they are being 

abused in their marriages/relationships. Starts 8 February. Call Hylton Marks 

on (011) 532 9726 to book your place 

No time to take the kids to activities after school? Need a quiet night out? Give Zario's Au pair and babysitting 

a call flexibility and best care for kids of all ages: book now on: 0767894441. 

Chevrah Kadisha Community Services (CKCS) Group Work Programme 

Support group for Family members of substance abusers To provide support and education to family 

members and significant others of substance abusers. Starts Wednesday 26 January (early evenings). Call 

Tania Leibowitz on (011) 532 9719 to book your place. 

Don’t forget ART EXHIBITION on 16 February. Refer to page 31 in this week’s Newsletter 

S E M A S A B A C U S M A T H S (Ages 5 – 12) 

• Creates a love for maths 

• Visual, fun, concrete and tactile way to learn 

• Boosts self-confidence 

• Improves concentration, listening skills and problem-solving 

• Watch the DVD on www.semas.co.za 

PHONE: SIMONE VAN RENSBURG to book your space – 082 551-2479 

My name is BENJAMIN. I am honest, reliable and hard-working. I am looking for accommodation in the Glenhazel 

area. I am a handyman, painter, and can do most work. I am willing to work for room or even pay rent. Please contact 

me on: 076 757 0276 

If you have any DVD movies that you no longer need or want, Sandringham Gardens residents will be 

grateful to have these. 

Please phone Charmaine Marcus 0833106899 to arrange for collection. 


G L E N H A Z E L M I K V E H 

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!! 

Gemara Shiur 

Masechet Megilla 

Every Tuesday 

19:30 

Main Shul 

WEEKLY SHIURIM BY RABBI TANZER 

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

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