March 1, 2013 / 19 Adar 5773 Table of Contents Shabbat Shalom! Shabbat Table Talk Schechter Celebrates the Return of our First Newly-Restored Sefer Torah Innovative Architecture Project Challenges Fifth Grade Mathemeticians Schechter Welcomes Muslim and Christian Fourth Graders and Faculty for Poetry Pals Schechter Welcomes the Mifgash from Israel It's a Bird, It's a Plane... It's Mat Man! Sager Second Graders Practice Skills by Reading to Kindergarten Students Look for our Schechter Ad in the Passover Issue of the JUF NEWS Schechter recently welcomed 14 young Israelis visiting Chicago. The students were hosted by Schechter families and participated in a week of events, including the allschool Purim parade and shpiel at Sager! Our eighth graders Alumni News: Brett Kopf (SSDS '01) will see these Israelis again when they travel together in Israel in May. More Photos From the Purim Shpiel at Sager Important Information to Parents About Registration for 20132014 Online Registration for 20132014 is now underway! Please register today! Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago Locations, Phone Numbers, and Website Sager Solomon Schechter Day School (K-8) 3210 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847.498.2100 Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center with the Marvell D. and Stanley J. z"l Ginsburg PreK Program 4500 Dempster Road Skokie, IL 60076 847.674.3206 Note: new number for Solomon Schechter Day School participates in Poetry Pals, a cutting-edge program that builds bridges between Jewish, Muslim and Christian students. Click on the link above to see a glimpse of the program in action. Scroll down for more on the Mifgash (meeting) with our 8th graders and Israelis teens and Poetry Pals. Shabbat Table Talk with Rabbi Daniel Rosenberg ECC www.schechter.org Candle Lighting Time Friday, March 1 Ki Tissa - Shabbat Parah 5:23 Click here for candle lighting times for 5773. Thank You for Donating to Solomon Schechter Day School We appreciate the financial support of our community. Through your generosity, Solomon Schechter Day School is able to deliver the highest quality General and Judaic Studies Education. Honor Someone Special with Parshat Ki Tissa - Shabbat Parah While Moshe is on the mountain, getting from God the last of the instructions for building the Mishkan (the Tabernacle), the people become impatient with waiting for his return and forget about having come out of Egypt. Although they have just heard the Revelation directly from God's mouth, they insist on having something tangible to see and worship as their savior. Aaron makes for them a golden calf, and God gets angry. When Moshe goes up to argue with God to forgive the people, the experience of being so close to God changes him, and his face begins to shine with a light that he must cover so that people can look at him. Professor Richard Elliot Friedman, in his Torah commentary, points out that most humans in the Torah have a harder time being good when they are very close to God. Just like Adam and Chava in the Garden of Eden, it was difficult for B'nei Israel to be faithful when camped at the foot of Mount Sinai. Moshe, although he had a hard time at the burning bush, has disciplined himself to come close and be open to the change it brings. Click here to read more. Schechter Celebrates the Return of our First Newly-Restored Sefer Torah Eitz Chaim Hi L'Machazikim Ba It Is A Tree of Life For Those Who Hold Fast To It a leaf on our Tee of Life Purchasing a leaf on our Tree of Life is a great way to honor someone special. You can purchase a Gold, Silver or Copper leaf. A very special thank you to our PO for recognizing our teachers with a leaf in honor of their work to make the recent Hagigat Hagan so special! Click here for our Tree of Life form. Schechter News Torah Readers 4th Grade Ki Tissa 2/25 & 2/28 1.) Noa Chamberlin 2.) Uma Lynch 3.) Gabriel Gruenberg 5th Grade On Monday morning, donors to our Torah Restoration Project were invited to attend a very special Tefillah with Schechter 7th graders to celebrate the return of our first newly-restored Sefer Torah. During the service, Rabbi Daniel Rosenberg explained that a Sefer Torah actually lasts longer when used regularly! "If you leave it in the Ark, the parchment gets brittle and wears out faster," he said. "However, with time, the letters may crack and chip and need some maintenance, as was the case with six of our Sifrei Torahs." Ki Tissa 2/25 & 2/28 1.) Sam Gerstein 2.) Talia Kalman 3.) Elan Schwartz 6th Grade Ki Tissa 2/25 & 2/28 1.) Eli Simmons 2.) Eli Wein 3.) Sarah Gerber 7th Grade Ki Tissa 2/25 & 2/28 1.) Max Pivo 2.) Aaron Jackson 3.) Kate Nadler 8th Grade Ki Tissa 2/25 & 2/28 1.) Talia Simmons 2.) Talia Simmons 3.) Lily Stone The sofer or scribe went over all 304,805 letters in this Sefer Torah to make sure each one was not broken and no two were touching. Once it was completely restored, it could be returned to Solomon Schechter. "Our Torah scrolls are at the heart of Jewish life at Solomon Schechter," added Rabbi Rosenberg, "and we are excited to celebrate the return of this first newlyrestored Torah!" Return to Top SSDS Quick Business Connections Find out more about Schechter's J2J Networking Group! Click here to see information and links to subscribe to the Past President Larry Adler and Inna Feldman-Gerber (SSDS '87) Thanks to the generous support of our community, Solomon Schechter has raised $14,000 so far and is close to reaching our goal of $18,000. All gifts of 180 or more will be recognized on a SSDS QBC group, join the LinkedIn Group, join J2J or contact members for more information. Return to Top Reduce. Recycle. ReSimcha! Schechter Fashion Boutique Scheduled for April Torah Restoration Fund Plaque to be displayed prominently in our building. To donate to our Torah Restoration Fund click here. (Please indicate in the description that the gift is to the Torah Restoration Fund). For more information,please contact Michelle Maer, Director of Annual Giving, at 847.412.5690 or michelle.maer@schechter.org Innovative Architecture Project Challenges Fifth Grade Mathemeticians To Use Their Knowledge and Skills Schechter Re Fashion Boutique will be held April 21-22 We are looking for wardrobe moving boxes and portable coat racks by March 1st, mannequins (even life-size Barbies), stand up mirrors, and, of course, volunteers. For questions or to volunteer, contact randierainbow@gmail.com YOUR CLOSET IS A GOLDMINE! We have decided to collect all sizes of dressy clothing for men, women, and Fifth graders in two of Don Congdon's math classes are applying their math knowledge and skills to design their own houses! "The objective was to have them use the customary and metric measurement systems while planning to build a house on a certain size property," said Mr.Congdon. "The students understood how large or small various dimensions are in the customary (American) system when they created a floor plan for their house and applied the metric (world-wide) system while plotting a piece of land to construct their house." children! Start saving your dress clothes and accessories for our upcoming resale event. Earn money towards future SSDS trips, such as to Washington, DC and Israel. Fifty percent of the price your item sells for will go towards your family trip earning fund and fifty percent will go towards scholarships for trips. The students were also responsible for ensuring the financial viability of their project. They were each given a $650,000 bonus at the start of the project and had to keep a daily balance sheet. They received a $20,000 per week salary (for going to school) and they could earn $25,000 for each review challenge sheet they completed. Students were charged $200 per square foot by the "builder" to build their houses. If anyone had extravagant ideas that were over the amount of money in their accounts, they had to apply for a mortgage and agree to complete a number of challenge sheets per week in order to pay for the mortgage. The more you bring, the more you can earn! Drop off will be at conferences, March 13-15. Clothes should be new or like new. Remember, the better your item looks, the more likely it will sell. Reduce. Recycle. ReSimcha! Return to Top Community News 2013 Skokie Youth Baseball Registration Going on Now Registration for 2013 Skokie Youth Baseball is for children Each student made a rough draft floor plan and had to include at least two symmetrical floors, an attic, and a basement or crawl space. They were advised by Mrs. Sue Auerbach, Schechter parent and professional architect (pictured above), on how large each room in their house should be along with where to place the rooms in their house. After students completed their rough drafts, they had to be approved by the building department (teachers). Each student was given a 14" x 22" poster board where they drew their concise floor plan on one side and drew their house (in 3D perspective) on the other side. K thru 8th grade (9th graders who do not play on their school baseball team are eligible to play). Register at any of the SPD locations (Weber Center, or Oakton Community Center.) *Make checks Payable to Skokie Park District. Credit Cards Accepted. Any questions can be directed to Steven Greenberg steven@chicagotailgators.com The Season begins early April and goes through Mid June. Baseball games can be scheduled for any day of the week EXCEPT Friday nights and Saturday. Click here to print a copy of the registration form and for more information. When the projects were completed, Mr. Congdon hung them on walls throughout the classroom to signify the "neighborhoods." Students could indicate the "purchase price" of their house on their project. If any student is interested in purchasing another student's house, he/she will have to go through the bidding process and their bid must be approved by the owner! __________ JCC Maccabi Games An experience that lasts a lifetime! Olympic-style athletic competition for teens 13-16 Tryouts: Feb 10-Mar 10, 2013 JCC Maccabi Chicago is gearing up for the summer 2013 JCC Maccabi Games & "I was thrilled to see how excited the students were about this project," said Mr. Congdon. "Our students want to understand the practical side of what they are learning, and they are able to Artsfest with the announcement of information nights and official tryouts. JCC Maccabi Chicago is a JCC Chicago program that provides athletic, social and cultural experiences to Jewish teens, ages 13-16 years. do just that through this project. Stop by room 215 to see their incredible work!" Schechter Welcomes Muslim and Christian Fourth Graders and Faculty for Poetry Pals The 2013 JCC Maccabi Games will take place in: Austin, Texas, July 28-August 2 and the Combined JCC Maccabi Games & Artsfest will take place in: Orange County, California August 4-9, 2013 JCC Maccabi Chicago will be represented in each host city by athletes, performers and coaches from across the Chicagoland area. Teams will compete in baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, and the Artsfest. Tryouts for the 2013 JCC Maccabi Chicago teams will begin in February and run through March 2013. For more information, call Rachel Thompson at 847.763.3571 or visit www.gomaccabi.org. Click here for a flyer on the event. On Wednesday, Solomon Schechter welcomed fourth graders from Muslim Community Center Full-Time School (MCC) and Sacred Heart to the Sager School for the last of three sessions in this year's Poetry Pals program. The cutting-edge program builds bridges of understanding among young people and their faith community. Schechter fourth graders traveled to the MCC Full-Time School and Sacred Heart School earlier in the year, where they had an opportunity to learn first-hand about the Muslim and Christian faiths and participate in a variety of activities with the other students that helped to forge bonds and create beautiful poetry. __________ Schechter Parent Ronit G. Weiner Presents Art in Show Ronit G. Wiener parent of Schechter 4th and 6th graders, will be presenting her artwork at The Art Center of Highland Park March 1-April 1 The show Beauty Imperfect is about women in contemporary society and the pressures to conform to unattainable standards of beauty. The opening reception is Sunday, March 3rd from 1-3 pm Please see www.ronitgallery.com for more samples of her work including Judaic artwork. __________ LIVE IN CONCERT Yesterday, following warm up exercises in the gym, the students went into the Sager Beit Knesset where Rabbi Daniel Rosenberg gave everyone an orientation to our prayer space, read from the Torah, answered questions, and described the skills that our students had already developed as Schechter fourth graders. He also "provided openings for our students to be the experts when they went into their smaller groups to answer questions," he said. RICK RECHT Sunday, March 3 Concert is at 4:00 pm Dinner is at 6:00 pm Congregation Beth Judea Route 83 & Hilltop Road Long Grove, IL 60047 For more information contact info@bethjudea.org Click here to download flyer. __________ Solomon Schechter Day School Invites You to a Screening of Finding Kind A movement and documentary Bringing awareness of the effects of meanness in the girl world Directed by Lauren Parsekian For Female Students Grades 5-8 and their Mothers Click on the image above to listen as Rabbi Daniel Rosenberg talks at Poetry Pals The students then broke into groups and went into several different classrooms to continue their discussion about Judaism, answer more questions, and discover things they had in common. For example, one group of boys realized that they all loved Harry Potter books and a group of girls realized they all loved chocolate and soccer! They also wrote poems together about Christmas, Eid, and Hanukkah. Tuesday March 5th 6:30pm Doors Open 6:45-8pm Screening 8:15-8:45 Break out Discussions Upstairs in the Beit K'Nesset Click here for more information or Click here to explore the movie online. __________ Moriah Congregation Welcomes Rabbi Harold Kushner Author of more than a dozen books including the bestseller When Bad Things Happen to Good People Sunday March 10 at 5 pm Moriah Congregation 200 Taub Drive Deerfield Finally, they joined each other in the gym where they enjoyed a picnic lunch together before sharing their poetry and practicing for the upcoming Interfaith Community Evening on March 6, which will bring all the students and their families and educators together to celebrate the conclusion of the Poetry Pals program. Co-chaired by SSDS Parents of Alumni Jennifer and Stewart Flink and Sheri and Neil Cooper for tickets, bio of Rabbi Harold Kushner, and additional information visit www.moriahcong.org or call 847.948.5340 __________ Have you heard about Ramah Sameach? Below are quotes from those involved in Poetry Pals: Ramah Day Camp is calling all 3 to 5 year old preschoolers. We don't want you to miss out on these fun-filled mornings. Our upcoming events are on Sunday, March 17 (Pesach) at Ramah Day Camp 98 West Hintz Road Wheeling The morning will be filled with singing, playing, cooking and an art activity. All walk-ins are welcome. If possible rsvp to info@ramahday.com Gillian Krieger, Sager 4th grader teacher I wish all our parents could see how happy all the children were to see each other after one month apart and the bonds of understanding that have already been cemented in their short time participating in Poetry Pals. Hope to see you there! __________ United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Will hold its Annual Evening of Musical Entertainment Sunday, March 17 which will honor Chuck Kahalnik and the Regional Youth Commission Leaders of CHUSY. This year, the concert will feature the talented Sheldon Low. This year's co-chairs are Schechter's own Tami Warshawsky, Director of Marketing and Communications and Parent of Alumni, Schechter Parent Audra Kaplan Spellberg and Schechter friend, Susan Sacks. Click here for more information. Call 847.714.9130 or www.chusy.org __________ Save the Date! Jodi Okner, Schechter parent of 4th grader, Matthew Okner This is the best program. I love how the students recognize one another and are so enthusiastic to embrace their new friends. I am proud that Solomon Schechter promotes such a cultural exchange that is instrumental in breaking down barriers. Michael Kahn, Sager School Director, K-4 She'arim This program is very meaningful to all of us. It is very cuttingedge and is such a wonderful experience for all of our students and teachers. Poetry Pals exposes all of these students to children of different faiths in such a fun and meaningful way. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 for JUF's Annual Day School Night dessert reception at The Holiday Inn at 7:15 pm Michael Brandwein, writer and presenter of the Emmy award-winning television programs Parenting Puzzle, will be the featured speaker. Click here for more information. __________ Everyone Reading Illinois Presents North Shore Awareness Network Everyone Reading Illinois is pleased to announce the formation of our North Shore Awareness Network as part of our ongoing effort to increase our coverage of our parent networks and tutor study groups. Continuing education credits are available to educators. Please join us for our first meeting on for the viewing of the documentary "Journey into Dyslexia". Thursday, April 11 Anita Grobart, Sager 4th grade teacher This is the most fabulous hands-on program that brings children from these three religions together - it is better than reading anything from any book; it brings everything to life. Sitwat Salman, parent of a 4th grader at Muslim Community Center Full-Time School (pictured above in the Sager Beit Knesset photo with Rabbi Daniel Rosenberg and Jodi Okner) "We often make assumptions about other religions, but when we visit each other and get first-hand knowledge we realize all that we have in common. What we all want most is for our children to grow up to be good human beings. Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave Glencoe, IL 60022 6:30pm Please RSVP by emailing info@EveryoneReadingIllinois.org Click here for more information. __________ Memorial Day Family Vacation May 24-27 Special thanks to Schechter fourth grade faculty Shiri Aharonovich, Anita Grobert, Ruti Halpern, Ariela Ish-Hurwitz, Barb Tatz, and Galila Waintruab; to Michael Kahn, Director of the K-4 She'arim; to Rabbi Daniel Rosenberg, Director of Jewish Life and Learning; and to the many Schechter parents who attended the Poetry Pals event. Kick off the summer with a relaxing, ALL INCLUSIVE Family Weekend Schechter Welcomes the Mifgash from Israel Included Activities: * Kid's day camp every morning, day care (under 3 years) throughout the day and FREE evening babysitting * Family programs, including hayrides, BBQ and picnic, bonfire, entertainment * After dinner day camp or family entertainment For the past week, Solomon Schechter welcomed 14 young Israelis visiting Chicago as part of the mifgash ("meeting" in Hebrew). The Israelis were visiting from Kiryat Gat - LachsishShafir - Chicago's sister city from JUF's Partnership Together (formerly Partnership 2000), and were hosted by Schechter eighth graders and their families. * Evening entertainment for adults * Swimming (heated pool), archery, arts and crafts workshops and more! For details, visit www.gojcc.org/mdvacation __________ L'dor Va-Dor Grandparents & Grandchildren Weekend Don't miss this opportunity to spend precious time with your grandchildren! June 21-23 L'dor Va-Dor weekend is all about creating special moments. This exclusive program helps grandchildren (ages 4-14) and grandparents discover common interests and create a special bond that will nurture their relationship for years to come. Outstanding workshops led by professional staff. Family entertainment and other activities include sports, hiking, crafts, horseback Throughout the week the Israelis and our eighth graders became fast friends as they participated in a variety of fun and meaningful programs together beginning with a welcome pizza party at the Sager School. Other activities included ice-skating, chesed projects (volunteering at The ARK and working the children at Moriah Early Childhood Center), a Chicago Bulls game, Whirlyball, and more. Some even had a chance to go sledding and visit Michael Jordan's home (see photos). riding, boating, swimming, rock climbing, story telling, hayrides, music and more! For details, visit www.gojcc.org/ldvd __________ Please send all Community News to Millie Cave at millie.cave@schechter.org Return to Top During their time in Chicago, the Israelis also got to experience life as a Schechter student, including the all-school Purim celebration at Sager -- where they participated in the Purim Shpiel! They also had the chance to experience how Jewish teens in the United States celebrate Shabbat and Purim. "This is the third year that we have coordinated the mifgash," said Brooke Mandrea, Senior Associate Overseas Programs for Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. JUF is sponsoring the mifgash and all of the Israeli participation in the activities. "It is wonderful to see how welcoming Schechter is to the young Israelis, and how quickly the bonds formed between the students." Schechter students have been reaching out to the Israeli students for quite some time through Facebook, and some of the students have already forged friendships. The bonds will deepen when our eighth graders travel to Israel in May and spend a day together with the Israeli students exploring the country. Schechter parent Jacqueline Kott-Wolle, who coordinated the plans for the host families, said she was excited to lead this effort. "It is such a positive experience to bring Israelis into your home," she said. "The friendships that are created are so meaningful and these bonds give our children a deeper connection to the state of Israel. It is also fun for our family to see Chicago through the eyes of these young Israelis and for our children to practice their Hebrew!" On Wednesday morning, there was a breakfast with the eighth grade and the Israeli students filled with laughter and tears. "It was such a wonderful experience for all of us," said Schechter teacher Avi Allali, who coordinating the mifgash for Solomon Schechter and is also coordinating the eighth grade Israel Experience in May. A very special thank you to Jackie Wolle for organizing the host families, and to the following Schechter families for hosting the Israelis: Brody, Crane, Gerstein, Harris, Hochberg, Hoffman, Karoll, Nolan, Saxton, Stone, Strauss, Weisskopf, and Wolle. Thanks also to the Hochbergs for arranging for everyone to attend the Bulls game and hosting a farewell party. It's a Bird, It's a Plane... It's Mat Man! In Jody Benishay and Hanni Friedman's PreK classroom at our Early Childhood Center in Skokie, the students have been learning lessons from the "Handwriting Without Tears" program. Using wood pieces and a foam mat, the students created "Mat Man." They learned about their body parts, where they go, and what they do. After building Mat Man on the rug, the students then drew Mat Man with crayons on individual clip boards. "These activities teach the students sequencing skills, how to draw figuratively by making a recognizable face or person, and they encourage fine motor development in preparation for writing," said the teachers. "It was wonderful to see how excited our students were about this project and watch them demonstrate their imagination and creativity!" Sager Second Graders Practice Skills by Reading to Sager Kindergarten Students Our Sager kindergarten students recently enjoyed a fantasy story, The King Who Lost His Ring, read by second graders Emma Berkowitz and Samantha Wallack. The illustrations from the story were displayed on a large flip chart. At the conclusion of the story, Emma and Samantha led a discussion by asking questions and the kindergarten students shared their ideas and opinions. "The story time was a positive experience for all the students," said Mrs. Siegel. "The second graders were motivated to practice reading fluently and with expression. The kindergarten students were interested in listening to a story read by their peers. Reading research has shown improvement in reading fluency and reading comprehension when students read aloud to peers." "This was a win-win experience for everyone, and our students can't wait for the next visit," said Mrs. Gliksberg. "It was aslo a wonderful treat to hear two of our former kindergarten students reading with poise and competency!," added Mrs. Fisher. "My pride in seeing and hearing them read was beyond belief!" Look for our Schechter Ad in the Passover Issue of the JUF NEWS Alumni News Brett Kopf (SSDS '01) Brett Kopf (SSDS '01) is one of the co-founders of remind101, a Silicon Valley start-up company with a unique communication product for schools -- a safe way for teachers to send text message to students and to keep in touch with parents. Brett explained that because he had both ADD and dyslexia, he had trouble keeping track of assignments, especially in college. One day he had an "ah-hah moment" when he received a text message. "Knowing students text message and email so ofte n I asked myself, what if a program could send reminders to students before their assignments are due?" His older brother David, who he describes as a "techie", built a text messaging system that allowed Brett to enter the due date of his assignments and upcoming tests, and then he would receive texts to remind him about those deadlines. "The program worked," said Brett, "and that is how the product and company came to be!" Brett and David worked on the company together when Brett was a junior at Michigan State University. A few years ago, they completely rebuilt everything when they both moved to the Silicon Valley and started working with venture capitalists to work on building a stronger product. remind101 is free to both educators and families. Eventually they may charge schools or may charge parents for value-added offerings. Right now they are working to perfect their product and expand their reach. They already reach over 200,000 parents, teachers, and students on their secure server. The product works by allowing individual teachers to sign up their class using the Android or Iphone App or using the website, www.remind101.com. They receive a class code and a special remind101 phone number. Teachers then share the special remind101 phone number and the class code with their students. The students text the class code to the remind101 phone number and then they are set up. Then teachers can send reminders to study for a test or finish a project. Even before Brett began working on remind101, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to operate a separate company during college. As part of the Bailey's Scholar program at Michigan State University, he was encouraged to explore any area of interest, and he chose to learn about social media, which was just beginning to attract attention from the business world. After learning everything he could about the subject, he started Social Bonfire during his sophomore year, and began to consult businesses on how to use social media. While operating this business, he learned a lot about the corporate world and how to build something of value. Brett also learned during this time that he wanted to be his own boss. When Brett looks back on his years at Schechter, what he treasures most is that his fellow classmates were really good people with strong values. He also remembers his years on the Schechter basketball team. He loved playing competitively. When he continued on at Niles West, his claim to fame on their football team was that he blocked for Rashard Mendenhall, now an NFL player for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brett was also was on the track and field team at Niles West. Brett's energy is no longer directed towards competitive sports but is turned towards his business remind101, as he and his brother work to improve communication between teachers and their students. __________________________________ Kol Hakavod to Talia Weiss (Class of 2010) who recently took second place in the Chicago Branch of the English Speaking Union (ESU) Shakespeare Competition, held this week at Roosevelt University. Talia, who won a cash prize, competed against students from around the state, each of whom won the shakespeare competition at his or her respective high school. Students memorized and performed a Shakespearean monologue and a sonnet and their acting was judged by actors and directors who specialize in Shakespeare. Talia is currently a junior at Evanston Township High School, where she is a member of the Shakespeare Club, participates in other school productions, and continues to stay connected with former Schechter classmates. We want your news! If you have news about Schechter alumni, please email francine.ephraim@schechter.org Attention Parents of Schechter alumni in the Class of 2009: We are collecting information regarding high school honors such as National Merit Finalists, school awards, recipients of scholarships, etc. so that we can congratulate our alumni. Please send all information to Francine at the email above. More Photos From the Purim Assembly at Sager To view more photos from Purim, visit our official Facebook page! Pass it On! We hope you have enjoyed reading about the exciting programs and activities at Solomon Schechter Day School. If you know someone who would enjoy reading about our Schechter community, please forward this to them! Send all comments to tami.warshawsky@schechter.org. A partner in serving our community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation.