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26 Tevet 5765/January 7, 2005
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CJHS
inundated with applications! 66% increase from last year! |
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From the Office of
College Counseling
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State recognized CJHS seniors CJHS is proud to announce that 10 members of its senior class have been named 2005 State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. The State Scholar program recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding academic achievement. CJHS congratulates Zachary Frankel, Jonathan Freed, Charlie Gandelman, Rachel Hilker, Corey Hipps, Jacob Kanter, Shlomi Mir, Judah Rubin, Joseph Waldman and Rachel Weiner. "As a high school, we recognize the outstanding accomplishments of all of our seniors. The contributions that they have made to our school and to our community are indicative of the fine, well-rounded students and citizens they are and we are proud to have them as part of our student body," says Bruce Scher, Academic Dean. Students ranking in the top ten percent of the state's 137,000 high school graduating seniors have been named State Scholars. Selection is based on SAT 1 and/or ACT test score or the students' class rank at the end of the junior year. "Members of this pioneer class of CJHS have made us very proud of not only their academic and social accomplishments, but of their commitment to Tikkum Olam, of helping to make this world a better place for all of us to live," said Head of School Mrs. Stein. "We are grateful for the work they have done in our community and for the work they will continue to do when they leave CJHS." CJHS applauds our State Scholars and all of our students on their commitment to learning, to their religion, and to their families and friends. May we continue to go from strength to strength as one community. |
| Seniors on the Move
CJHS seniors were busy completing college applications, visiting campuses, interviewing, and writing essays this fall. This was both an exciting and an anxious time for seniors and their parents. Nevertheless, it was exciting to see the vast array of schools that seniors had chosen to apply to and to begin to see the results of all their efforts. Students have applied to colleges across the country taking the time to apply to schools that will match their academic, social, and religious needs. While this list is by no means complete, here is a brief view of schools to which our students have applied: List College of Jewish Studies, University of Arizona, Art Institute of Boston, Barnard , Binghamton , Boston University, Bradley, Brandeis, Case Western, University of Chicago, DePaul, Emerson, George Washington, University of Illinois at Chicago and Urbana, Indiana, Iowa State, University of Iowa, Kansas, Knox, Lehigh, Maryland, McGill, University of Miami, Michigan State, Michigan Technological University, University of Michigan, Midreshet Lindenbaum, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri at Colombia, New York University, Northeastern University in Boston, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Tufts, Tulane, Washington University, University of Wisconsin, Wittenburg, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. "This list represents the diversity of the Class of 2005. Students and parents are to be congratulated for the hard work and effort that has gone into all the college applications this year," said Director of College Counseling Bruce Scher. |
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Orientation to the college application process for CJHS juniors and their parents Bruce Scher, Director of College Counseling, will present a program for juniors and their parents as they begin to embark on the college search process. Information about testing, choosing colleges, updates on college profiles and expectations, and making the campus visit will be discussed. The program will start at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. All juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend this vital program. |
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PSAT Scores Arrive at CJHS The PSAT/NMSQT scores for the 2004 test arrived just before winter break. While many sophomores and juniors who took the test discussed their scores with Bruce Scher, Director of College Counseling, Scher is in the process of preparing a letter to accompany all test results and they will be mailed home within the next two weeks. "Parents are encouraged to review the scores with their son/daughter since they are an important part of the student's academic profile and are useful in predicating future performance on the SAT and ACT," says Scher. THE PSAT/NMSQT is offered by over 20,000 high school throughout the country. Nearly all students who take the test indicate that they will be attending college. To help students learn from the test as well as prepare for the SAT, a special website has been designed by College Board. It provides answers and explanations for ALL questions on the 2004 PSAT, answers and explanations for the higher-level math questions included on the back of the PSAT/NMSQT Score Report, and student-written sample essays for the new SAT practice essay question printed on the back of the PSAT/NMSQT Score Report. Scher encourages students and parents to visit this website at collegeboard.com/psatextra. |
CJHS students chosen for prestigious Israel program
Congratulations to juniors Jacob Shapiro and Ron Gejman who have been selected to participate in the Write on for Israel Program 2004-2005. Selections were made based on their application, personal references, two writing samples, academic transcript, and personal interview. Write on for Israel is co-sponsored by JUF News and the Community Foundation for Jewish Education of Metropolitan Chicago. It is open to only 30 exceptional juniors, from public and Jewish high schools, who love Israel, write and speak well, and can commit to a 2-year extracurricular program in Israel and advocacy, and who are ready for an extraordinary trip to Israel that goes beyond tourism to active engagement in critical issues. Gejman and Shapiro will travel to Israel in June for a 10-day educational program that introduces them to Israeli media and political leaders. They will also participate in communications and public affairs internships for local Jewish organizations, including preparing a special supplement to JUF News. Write on for Israel is funded by the AVI CHAI Foundation.
"Chicagoland Jewish High School encourages its students to participate in social and community programs and this is just one example of how our students extend their education beyond the classroom," said Head of School Mrs. Stein.
Good luck Ari
Senior Ari Gore will be skating a solo program, compulsories, and improv at the Northbrook ice skating rink on Jan. 9. Good luck Ari on your competition!
Basketball teams continue seasons
The men's basketball team had an amazing come from behind
victory Tuesday night again Christian Liberty Academy. The team was behind
the entire game and down by 11 with more than 5 minutes left in the game
when senior Charlie Gandelman took charge and led the team to a 52-49
victory scoring 9 points in the last 5 minutes of the game.
This week the women's team lost to Noble Street's varsity team.
Come out and support our teams. Check the web site at http://www.chicagojhs.com
for both the men's and women's basketball schedules.
Order photos from Prestige Portraits
Would you like to order a class or all-school photo? If so, then call Prestige Portraits at 630-910-3277. Email Yearbook sponsor Mr. Zaff if you have any questions.
Student photos to be displayed at JCC in Northbrook
The CJHS photography class' photos are being exhibited at the Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook. The exhibit, titled "Best of 2004." will hang in the lobby of the JCC from through Jan. 31. Student photographers are sophomore Josh Freeman, junior Jacob Shapiro, freshman Michael Shapiro, junior Madeline Miller, sophomore Sandy Johnston, sophomore Sofi Petchersky and Mrs. Marla Snyder, Photography teacher.
Mazel Tov
CJHS band teacher Mr. Forte proposed to his girlfriend during vacation. Congratulations. Mazel Tov to Ms. Dickman whose son's bar mitzvah is this shabbat.
Updated: Learn about Conservative Judaism
How does Conservative Judaism apply the texts of our tradition
to find meaning in our lives today? How does the Conservative Movement
utilize the Talmudic process to determine Halachic positions? What does
the Conservative movement believe? Learn the answers to these questions
and more with Rabbi Elliot Goldberg, Director of Religious Life at CJHS.
You'll leave each session with a more sophisticated understanding of Conservative
Judaism.
Session 1
Jan. 12
7:30 PM
Texts and Context
The Conservative Movement's
Approach to Study
Session 2
Jan 19
7:30 PM
Following in the Footsteps of Hillel The Halachic Approach of the Conservative
Movement
Session 3
Jan 26
7:30 PM
Approaches to Revelation The Theologies of the Conservative Movement
All sessions will meet at CJHS . Please RSVP to Joan Waxman at 847-470-6700.
Honor Martin Luther King by volunteering with IFYC
The Interfaith Youth Core Partnership is planning a project for the Martin Luther King day of service on Sunday, Jan. 17. All students are encouraged to participate. For more information please contact senior Becky Kupchan.
Quick Business Connections networking meeting
An opportunity to network to make business connections, whether you want to drum up more work, hire someone, be hired, or learn about potential allies is coming up! The next Quick Business Connections meeting will be at the Skokie SSDS on Wednesday January 19th. Contact Sharlene Sherman at aries925@aol.com or 847-955-1146 with an RSVP as soon as possible. These meetings start promptly at 7:30pm, so please arrive 10-15 minutes early to get your table rotation. We will end the rotations at 9 p.m.
CJHS parent to speak on Israel and the water issue
CJHS parent Dr. Debbie Mir will be speaking on Water: The Lifeblood of the Land and the People of Israel at 8 p.m. on Jan. 20 at NSS Beth El , 1175 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park. Israel is a world leader in efficient irrigated agriculture, and has the largest plant for recycling sewage in the world, with a growing desalination industry and mandatory water-saving home appliances. In the mad rush, however, to “make the land green” we’ve spoiled natural treasures by over pumping and contaminating precious resources, turning fresh streams into toxic cesspools. Explore Israel’s fascinating – and contradictory--environmental history. Contact Harriet Robbins, Continuing Education Director, at 847-432-8900, ext. 243, or at host@nssbethel.org for more information. THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM. Debby Mir, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Studies at Northeastern Illinois University, has extensive experience in environmental and safety projects for government, private consulting companies, universities and research institutions in Israel, Europe and the U.S. contact Harriet Robbins Ost, Continuing Education Director, at 847-432-8900, ext. 243, or at host@nssbethel.org.
Save the Dates: 'The Best of Schechter Feb. 13-14'
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to study with faculty
from the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies.
Park Prof. David Golinkin, Pres. SIJS - "Adloyada" or: Just How Drunk
should Jews get on Purim?"
Prof. Renee Levine Melammed, Asst. Dean, SIJS “The Secret Lives of Crypto-Jewish
Women”
Prof. Gabi Barkay, Senior Lecturer, SIJS - "What is Happening on
the Temple Mount Today?"
Feb. 13
10 am-3:30 p.m.
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
Paid $10 reservation required for Sunday lunch.
For info call 847-432-8900 or nssbe@nssbethel.org
"Were the Israelites in Egypt? Archaeological Perspectives on the Exodus"
Prof. James Hoffmeier, Trinity International University, Deerfield Respondents:
Professors Gabi Barkay and David Golinkin, SIJS.
Feb. 14
4 -6 p.m.
Northwestern University, Evanston
Sponsored by The Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies at Northwestern
University
For more information: 847-491-2612; jewish-studies@northwestern.edu;
http://www.cas.northwestern.edu/Jewish-studies
8 p.m.
"Current Controversies in Israel: Education and Archaeology."
Prof. David Golinkin "Wanted: a Jewish Educational Revolution in the State
of Israel”
Prof. Gabi Barkay,"What is Happening on the Temple Mount Today?"
Feb. 14
8pm
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3760 N Pine Grove, Chicago
For more information contact Andi Gutnik, at 773-868-5119, agutnik@ansheemet.org
Synagogue Lecture Co-Sponsors: Anshe Emet Synagogue, Camp Ramah in Wisconsin,
Cantor’s Assembly -Midwest Region, Chicagoland Jewish High School,
Federation of Jewish Men’s Club’s -Midwest Region, Midwest Jewish Educators
Assembly, Jewish Theological Seminary - Midwest, Mercaz USA, Chicago Region
of the Rabbinical Assembly, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El , Ramah Day
Camp, Solomon Schechter Day Schools of Chicago, United Synagogue of Conservative
Judaism - Midwest Region, Women’s League For Conservative Judaism - Central
Branch
Yasher Koach
Yasher kochechem to seniors Ari Gore, Rachel Hilker, juniors Renana Fox, junior Yael Kiken and freshman Richard Kahn who lead tefillah. Freshmen Avi Coven, Richard Kahn and Josh Warshawsky read Torah.
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.Shabbat Shalom! Candle lighting is at 4:17
p.m. The parshat
hashavuah is available through the Jewish Theological Seminary.
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