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
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 3

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.
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 4

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
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 5

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
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 6

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.
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 7

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 8

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 9

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)___________________________________
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 10

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
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 11

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!
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 12

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.
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 13

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
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 14

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.
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 15

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
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 16

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
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 17

[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
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 18

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18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 19

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
YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL
SECOND-HAND UNIFORM
SHOP
Contact ADI for more details
083 4078034
IF ANYONE HAS BLAZERS TO
DONATE, IT WILL BE GREATLY
APPRECIATED.
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.
18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 20

18 November 2011 – 21 Cheshvan 21

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H E B R E W
EVERY TUESDAY
16 AUGUST 2011 – 29 NOVEMBER 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 – 15 AUGUST 2011
OR
SAZF (Prior to course), 2 ELRAY ST. RAEDENE. TEL: (011) 645-2531 (office hours)
COMMENCING DATE:
TERMINATES:
TIMES:
VENUE:
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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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