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swwxc VOLUME #35, ISSUE 20 — - 14 ADAR 1— FEBRUARY 18, 2011

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כי תשאCandle Lighting 5:21 pm

Havdalah 6:25 pm

Dates To Remember

Monday, February 21st —

President’s Day—No School

Tuesday, February 22nd—

Parent Teacher Conferences(Middle School Girls’ Only)

Thursday, March 17—TaanitEsther—1:30 & 2:00

Dismissal

Sunday, March 20—World’sNoisiest Megilah & Break-

fast—9:00 a.m.

Monday, March 21—Shushan Purim & purim

Carnival—2:00 & 2:15Dismissal

Please advise theoffice of anys’machot. We

apologize for anyomissions.

Purim ShuttleOrdering deadlinehas been extended

to Tuesday,February 22nd.

Please go tohappypurim.com to

place your order.Look for details

inside this editionof the Echo.

Purim shuttle volunteersneeded to pack & todrive. Please contact theoffice to sign up.

4G NEWS

This Monday, 4G had a siyum because we finished ParshatVayeishev in Chumash and now we started Parshat Miketz.As an activity, we all designed our own puppets and got toact out different stories from the Parsha in small groups.The puppets were so cute and original. It was so much funto make. Thank you Morah Pollak.

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Parshat Ki Sisa

By: Rabbi Moshe Tropper

In this week’s parsha, Ki Sisa, one of the most well known events in Jewish history, the goldencalf, takes place. Binei Yisroel, the Jewish people, having achieved the loftiest of levels while receivingthe Torah, succumb to the most fundamental sins, idolatry. Though there are many explanations given to

how these two opposing events could have occurred in such a short period, there is a very basic lessonto be learnt from the behavior of Aharon Hakohen. As is clear from the pesukim, Binei Yisroel werebeside themselves when they approached Aharon to appoint a new leader. They had mistakenlycounted 39 days from the time Moshe had ascended Mount Sinai, thinking it was already 40 days, and

were convinced that Moshe Rabbeinu was not going to return. In their panic they gathered aroundAharon demanding new leadership. They were fearful of what may become of their new found freedom if

they remained leaderless in the desert.

Aharon was faced with a difficult choice. On the one hand, he knew they were incorrect andMoshe would return shortly. However, in their emotional state he was aware they could not be reasonedwith. If he chose to appoint a new leader such as Caleb or Yehoshua this would result in bloodshed

upon Moshe’s arrival. There definitely would be a difference of opinion whether to reinstate the former

leader, Moshe, or keep the current. Doing nothing could also result in bloodshed as Binei Yisroel were inno condition to approach the situation rationally. The final choice that remained for Aharon was totemporarily take the position himself and upon his brother’s return step down. This would seem the

most logical, after all, Aharon was clearly respected and trusted by Binei Yisroel as was evident by theway they came to him in this distressing time. This would also prevent any bloodshed as Aharonwould clearly be realized as a temporary replacement and return to his position as Kohen Gadol upon

Moshe’s return.

Aharon did not choose this solution either. Even in this tension filled situation with Binei Yisroel’sfuture hanging in the balance he remained focused on his responsibility to behave with the most refinedmiddos. Rabbi Henoch Leibowitz explains that he was concerned that perhaps, if even for a moment, he

would cause the slightest pain to his brother Moshe. He was concerned that Moshe may feel displacedby his older brother and somewhere deep down have a minute feeling of pain. Therefore, he attemptedto distract Binei Yisroel and buy time by having them convince their wives to donate their gold for theeigel.

Let us consider this decision for a moment. The Torah testifies that Moshe Rabbeinu was anav

mikol adam, the most humble human being to have ever lived. Surely once the situation was clear to himhe would have agreed with Aharon’s decision to temporarily replace him. Undoubtedly he would give hisbrother the benefit of the doubt upon his return that he had taken the leadership upon himself only be-

cause it was necessary. Any pain that he may have felt would be so slight and inconsequential that itwould be gone in a moment. Nevertheless, Aharon refused to be the cause of any pain to another Jeweven at the risk of the sin of idolatry. He understood that he was responsible for what was in his control

and the results of his decisions.How much more so do we need to be cautious in our own daily interactions with others. We must

consider and reconsider each of our decisions and how they will impact others, and carefully choose ourwords and actions even when we believe our behavior is justified.

Good Shabbos,

Rabbi Moshe Tropper

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Rent-a-Mensch - Handyman

Call Rick Green

818-335-2505

Odd jobs at a reasonable, hourly rate.

Home Repairs, Dog Walking, House Sitting, Landscaping, Painting.

The Middle School Girls’ Parent/

Teacher conference date has beenchanged to Tuesday, February

22nd in the evening.

Middle School Girls’ Parent TeacherConference Date Change

NOW AVAILABLE!!

An Entertainment Book for Israel! This

book offers coupons and discounts for many

Israeli stores and services. Save at Cafe Rimon

(Dairy), Feldheim Books, The Olive Wood Factory,

Artzeinu Tours, Scholcoland, Talk n Save, Coffee

Bean and Tea Leaf, and many more. This is a

fundraising project of the Valley Eruv Society.

Call Corinne at 818-489-2830 or contact by email,

[email protected]. Each book is $20. Great as a

birthday present or Bon Voyage gift !

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2010-2011 Yearbooksfor Sale-$50 each

Don’t let your child’s memories slip

away...buy a yearbook book TODAY!

** Full color page yearbook **

Great Memory Keeper

**More Undergraduate photos to be featured

For questions or concerns email: [email protected]

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Child’s Name (s)

______________________________________________

Teacher (s)____________________________________

Grade (s)___________

Number of yearbooks purchased ______

Total paid __________

*Make checks payable to Emek, for: YEARBOOK

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U.S. Marine Private Steele visits his alma mater

Joshua Steele, a 2005 Emek graduate. Just completed bootcamp training and is en route to Camp Pendleton. Followinghis stay there, he will head to Virginia to guard the President,and then possibly be sent to Iraq. Private Steele reminiscedwith his former teachers and with Rabbi Wachsman, andvisited many of our classes this week to share his story. Mrs.Packer facilitated this visit. Interestingly, the Gerson sistershave twin brothers currently serving in the U.S. Marines aswell. We are so proud!

SUPPORT THE 8TH GRADE

The 8th Grade students are selling kippot

with attached internal clips. They are perfectfor active boys playing spots and in P.E. You

may purchase them at the front desk. The

cost is only $15.00.

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14Costco and Target gift cards are now available for purchase. Please inquire at

the front desk. For special orders, please call the school office.

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