Newsletter
Tetzaveh, Jan 12 2011, 8 Adar 1 5771
Dear Talmidot, Parents and Friends –
1) This week at Midreshet Moriah
2) Faculty Devar Torah – Rav Ezra Starr
3) Mazel Tovs
4) Mi She-Berach List
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This Week at Midreshet
It may have been early, but you would have never have known. This past Tuesday, our students had an amazing opportunity. We were invited to greet new Olim as they arrived in Israel to begin their new lives. When we arrived at the airport it was quiet and nearly deserted, but that would not last for long. Soon enough, there were Midreshet girls with signs, costumes and face-paint ready to show all the new Olim how excited we are for them as they begin their lives in Israel. The first Olah out was an 83 yr old women who decided that it is never too late to make Aliyah. The cheers, songs, and dancing could be heard throughout the airport. Both she and her son who was assisting her were so appreciative. There was a bit of a wait for the rest of the Olim, but that gave the girls a chance to get organized and to hear from one of the employees of Nefesh B’Nefesh. She told them about some of the Olim and thanked them for coming. Finally, the Olim began to arrive and the ruach was amazing. When you saw the smiles on the Olim’s faces, there was no doubt that the efforts of the Midreshet girls were appreciated. As an added bonus we even made it onto the Nefesh B’Nefesh facebook page. All in all it was a great morning, but it was not over yet...
From the airport, we returned to Yerushalayim and had an opportunity to tour the Knesset. The girls got to see the government in action and gained a greater understanding as to how the Israeli political system works. The highlight was seeing the main chamber of the Knesset and the seats of the Prime Minister and other prominent Israeli politicians. The Knesset tour also gave the girls a chance to see some of the great artwork on display and many were wowed by the amazing Chagall room. Both the Nefesh B’Nefesh greeting and the trip to the Knesset gave the girls a chance to see two wonderful sides of the modern State of Israel.
We are very proud of the girls that are learning Nach Yomi, and completed Sefer Shmuel with a delicious siyum catered by Fagie and enhanced with a Dvar Torah by Atara Nissel. Kol Hakavod!
Pictures from our year can be seen at http://midreshetmoriah.com/pictures/
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Parshat Tetzaveh
Rav Ezra Starr
A few years ago, I went with my family to San Antonio and we visited the Alamo, the site of one of the most famous battles in American history. The bravery shown by the soldiers who fought there has been a source of pride for all Texans and many Americans. When my wife and I and our children arrived, we saw a sign right outside the entrance: “Gentleman, on entering the Alamo, will please remove their hats, and all visitors will speak in low tones, in recognition of the sacredness of this shrine.” I realized that for many Americans, and Texans in particular, the Alamo is not just a place of history, but a place of holiness.
What is it that made the Alamo – or Gettysburg, another sacred place in American history – special? How did those locations become sanctified? Both places commemorate the extreme bravery and ultimate sacrifice that was made by men committed to a greater cause. As President Lincoln said, “We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.”
The Torah teaches us that there are many positive ways we can bring kedushah into this world. Parshat Trumah describes the building of the Mishkan, whose kedusha comes not from heroic sacrifice of human life, but from establishing and building a connection with G-d.
Rabbeinu Bachya paraphrases Hashem’s command to build the Mishkan: “I am a shepherd, you are my sheep; build me a booth so that I can watch over you. You are a vineyard and I am the watchman; build me a succah so that I can guard you. I am a parent and you are my child; build me a house so I can influence you.” All Bnei Yisrael has to do to bring Hashem into the world is establish a home, a place for Hashem to exist. We have this very special and unique connection but we have to provide the platform.
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Mazel Tov
Mazal tov to all of our new students who have registered for the CLASS OF 5772! We are excited to welcome you to the MidMo family!
Please help us stay informed - http://midreshetmoriah.org/send-mazaltov.asp
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Mi SheBerach List
**** Due to the length of the list we started a NEW list. Please email midmoriah@gmail.com if there is a name you would like to add or remove!
Noa Batya bat Daniella Rut – 7 month old with leukemia (2/5/2011)
Leah Alona Bat Tziporah (2/5/2011)
Leora bat Sarah (2/5/2011)
Frimit bat Devorah (2/5/2011)
Rivah bat Jane (1/29/2011)
Amitai Yaakov ben Bracha - a 16 yr. old just diagnosed with leukemia (1/29/2011)
Dina Eta bat Chaya Tzippora Sheva (1/22/2011)
Aharon Yitzchak ben Deena Yehudis (1/6/2011)
Adi bat Zahavit (twin baby who is sick)
Reut bat Zahavit (twin baby who is sick)
Chaim Yissachar ben Chaya Mushkit (26 year old with 2 children, leukemia)
Shraga Feivel ben Sasha
Ari ben Rivka (young husband with brain tumor)
Inbal bat Nelya
Zacharia Kalman HaCohen ben Yael Margalit
Shai Ben Meital - 4 yr old with brain damage and seizures
Aviva Miriam bat Esther - 9 month old baby with cancer going through chemo
Tzipora Fayga Bat Sima Shaindel- 33 year old mother of 3 with Leukemia(9/19/2010)
Ester bat Rivka- baby undergoing treatment for rare heart condition (9/19/2010)
Tzvi Ilan ben Gita (8/12/2010)
Chaya Tziporah Sheva bat Faiga (8/12/2010)
Chisha Bayla bat Miriam
Chaya Meira Mindel bat Chava Golda - Midreshet alumna with cancer
Refael ben Nomi- 10 month old baby who has meningitis
Avraham ben Elka (5/21/10)
Rivka Bracha bat Yehudit - mother of 6 with cancer, doing better BH
Rivka Margalit bat Ita - 12 year old girl with a brain tumor (5/27/2010)
Rachel bat Re-ayah - mother of 7 with cancer that has spread
Batya Leah bat Sara - cancer
Noa Chaya bat Nava Yehudit - baby
Yehuda Moshe Yosef ben Miriam
Rayzel bat Rifka
_______________________________________________
Midreshet Moriah
The Educational Wing
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
P.O. Box 3235, Jerusalem, Israel
tel: 972-2-652-7449 fax: 972-2-651-1524
www.midreshetmoriah.com
1) This week at Midreshet Moriah
2) Faculty Devar Torah – Rav Ezra Starr
3) Mazel Tovs
4) Mi She-Berach List
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
This Week at Midreshet
It may have been early, but you would have never have known. This past Tuesday, our students had an amazing opportunity. We were invited to greet new Olim as they arrived in Israel to begin their new lives. When we arrived at the airport it was quiet and nearly deserted, but that would not last for long. Soon enough, there were Midreshet girls with signs, costumes and face-paint ready to show all the new Olim how excited we are for them as they begin their lives in Israel. The first Olah out was an 83 yr old women who decided that it is never too late to make Aliyah. The cheers, songs, and dancing could be heard throughout the airport. Both she and her son who was assisting her were so appreciative. There was a bit of a wait for the rest of the Olim, but that gave the girls a chance to get organized and to hear from one of the employees of Nefesh B’Nefesh. She told them about some of the Olim and thanked them for coming. Finally, the Olim began to arrive and the ruach was amazing. When you saw the smiles on the Olim’s faces, there was no doubt that the efforts of the Midreshet girls were appreciated. As an added bonus we even made it onto the Nefesh B’Nefesh facebook page. All in all it was a great morning, but it was not over yet...
From the airport, we returned to Yerushalayim and had an opportunity to tour the Knesset. The girls got to see the government in action and gained a greater understanding as to how the Israeli political system works. The highlight was seeing the main chamber of the Knesset and the seats of the Prime Minister and other prominent Israeli politicians. The Knesset tour also gave the girls a chance to see some of the great artwork on display and many were wowed by the amazing Chagall room. Both the Nefesh B’Nefesh greeting and the trip to the Knesset gave the girls a chance to see two wonderful sides of the modern State of Israel.
We are very proud of the girls that are learning Nach Yomi, and completed Sefer Shmuel with a delicious siyum catered by Fagie and enhanced with a Dvar Torah by Atara Nissel. Kol Hakavod!
Pictures from our year can be seen at http://midreshetmoriah.com/pictures/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Parshat Tetzaveh
Rav Ezra Starr
A few years ago, I went with my family to San Antonio and we visited the Alamo, the site of one of the most famous battles in American history. The bravery shown by the soldiers who fought there has been a source of pride for all Texans and many Americans. When my wife and I and our children arrived, we saw a sign right outside the entrance: “Gentleman, on entering the Alamo, will please remove their hats, and all visitors will speak in low tones, in recognition of the sacredness of this shrine.” I realized that for many Americans, and Texans in particular, the Alamo is not just a place of history, but a place of holiness.
What is it that made the Alamo – or Gettysburg, another sacred place in American history – special? How did those locations become sanctified? Both places commemorate the extreme bravery and ultimate sacrifice that was made by men committed to a greater cause. As President Lincoln said, “We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.”
The Torah teaches us that there are many positive ways we can bring kedushah into this world. Parshat Trumah describes the building of the Mishkan, whose kedusha comes not from heroic sacrifice of human life, but from establishing and building a connection with G-d.
Rabbeinu Bachya paraphrases Hashem’s command to build the Mishkan: “I am a shepherd, you are my sheep; build me a booth so that I can watch over you. You are a vineyard and I am the watchman; build me a succah so that I can guard you. I am a parent and you are my child; build me a house so I can influence you.” All Bnei Yisrael has to do to bring Hashem into the world is establish a home, a place for Hashem to exist. We have this very special and unique connection but we have to provide the platform.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Mazel Tov
Mazal tov to all of our new students who have registered for the CLASS OF 5772! We are excited to welcome you to the MidMo family!
Please help us stay informed - http://midreshetmoriah.org/send-mazaltov.asp
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Mi SheBerach List
**** Due to the length of the list we started a NEW list. Please email midmoriah@gmail.com if there is a name you would like to add or remove!
Noa Batya bat Daniella Rut – 7 month old with leukemia (2/5/2011)
Leah Alona Bat Tziporah (2/5/2011)
Leora bat Sarah (2/5/2011)
Frimit bat Devorah (2/5/2011)
Rivah bat Jane (1/29/2011)
Amitai Yaakov ben Bracha - a 16 yr. old just diagnosed with leukemia (1/29/2011)
Dina Eta bat Chaya Tzippora Sheva (1/22/2011)
Aharon Yitzchak ben Deena Yehudis (1/6/2011)
Adi bat Zahavit (twin baby who is sick)
Reut bat Zahavit (twin baby who is sick)
Chaim Yissachar ben Chaya Mushkit (26 year old with 2 children, leukemia)
Shraga Feivel ben Sasha
Ari ben Rivka (young husband with brain tumor)
Inbal bat Nelya
Zacharia Kalman HaCohen ben Yael Margalit
Shai Ben Meital - 4 yr old with brain damage and seizures
Aviva Miriam bat Esther - 9 month old baby with cancer going through chemo
Tzipora Fayga Bat Sima Shaindel- 33 year old mother of 3 with Leukemia(9/19/2010)
Ester bat Rivka- baby undergoing treatment for rare heart condition (9/19/2010)
Tzvi Ilan ben Gita (8/12/2010)
Chaya Tziporah Sheva bat Faiga (8/12/2010)
Chisha Bayla bat Miriam
Chaya Meira Mindel bat Chava Golda - Midreshet alumna with cancer
Refael ben Nomi- 10 month old baby who has meningitis
Avraham ben Elka (5/21/10)
Rivka Bracha bat Yehudit - mother of 6 with cancer, doing better BH
Rivka Margalit bat Ita - 12 year old girl with a brain tumor (5/27/2010)
Rachel bat Re-ayah - mother of 7 with cancer that has spread
Batya Leah bat Sara - cancer
Noa Chaya bat Nava Yehudit - baby
Yehuda Moshe Yosef ben Miriam
Rayzel bat Rifka
_______________________________________________
Midreshet Moriah
The Educational Wing
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
P.O. Box 3235, Jerusalem, Israel
tel: 972-2-652-7449 fax: 972-2-651-1524
www.midreshetmoriah.com