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Chicagoland Jewish High School creates a culture of academic excellence that inspires our children to think critically and achieve their full potential, while preparing them to live Judaism as responsible and involved citizens in the modern world. | |
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Students Excel in American Mathematical Competitions
In late February, twenty CJHS students participated in the American Mathematics Competitions.
The AMC 10 is taken by ninth and tenth graders, including Zachary Kamin, Nina Kiken, Jeremy Hipps, David Binstock, Zachary Warso, Ari Eisenstadt, Yaakov Calamaro, Avra Shapiro, Sydni Cole, Danny Silver and Francesca Hirschfeld. Congratulations to Ari Eisenstadt, the AMC 10 School Winner.
The AMC 12 is taken by eleventh and twelfth graders, including Geoff Levin, Leore Avidar, Shai Kamin, Richard Kahn, Rosie Kiken, Ari Frankel, David Weltman, Seth Berkman, and Lilli Flink. Congratulations to Richard Kahn, the AMC 12 School Winner.
The AMC is a 25-minute, 75-question multiple-choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems that can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts.
Yasher koach to Richard Kahn, Shai Kamin, and Seth Berkman, whose performance on the AMC 12 qualified them to compete in the American Invitational Mathematics Examination. They will all complete participation in this competition during the month of March. The top scorers in this nationwide competition are invited to participate in the USA Mathematics Olympiad. |
Order Tickets Now for Into the Woods The cast and crew have spent weeks preparing for next week's CJHS premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods. Performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25 and Monday, March 26 at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Road in Highland Park. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Reserve your tickets today by calling the Fine and Performing Arts Hotline at 847-423-5979.
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Pi Day Carnival
On March 14, the Mathematics Department put together a fantastic
Pi Day Carnival during both lunch periods, featuring games, prizes, and of course, pie. Thank you to all of the students and faculty who helped make the Pi Day celebration such a success.
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Students Attend AIPAC Policy Conference
This past week, seven CJHS students and three alumni attended the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. These students had the privilege of hearing many politicians speak about Israel-related concerns, mainly dealing with the current threats from Iran, as well as many other topics.
Jacob Shapiro, a 2006 CJHS graduate, led a session for high school students about how to be an activist. The students also lobbied the Illinois congressional delegation. Yasher koach to Seth Berkman, Jeremy Frankenthal, Ari Glasser, Daniel Kanter, Aaron Magid, Eli Miller, and Brian Pogrund for attending and participating in this conference.
Students: Don't forget that AIPAC's Early Engagement Director, Aliza Sinkinson, is coming to CJHS after school on Monday to lead a session about lobbying skills.
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ACT Test at CJHS
CJHS will offer the ACT on two additional Sundays this year: April 15 and June 10. Students who are registering for the first time for a non-Saturday test date must do so on paper rather than online. Along with paper registration materials, each student must send a letter that verifies that his or her religious beliefs prohibit Saturday testing. Rabbi Goldberg has prepared a personalized letter for each student; these letters and paper paper registration materials are available in the College Counseling office. The regular registration deadline for the April test has passed; however, the late registration deadline for the April test is March 23. In addition to the regular registration fee, a late fee of $19 is required. See http://www.actstudent.org/regist/actfees.html for more information. The regular registration deadline for the June test is May 4. |
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Canned Food Drive
Va'ad Tikkun Olam is sponsoring a canned food drive from March 7-20. All canned foods that have not reached their expiration date will be accepted and donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The Depository distributes to food pantries throughout the Chicagoland area. Hunger is a very real problem in Chicago, so please bring in cans. Every can counts. If you have any questions, you can contact David Binstock, Zack Warso, or Zach Kamin. | |
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P.O. Sells Roses for Mothers' Day
The CJHS Parent Organization is selling roses grown on Moshav Sde Nitzan in the Negev. The roses are $18.00 per dozen (mixed color bouquets) and will be available for pickup at CJHS on Friday, May 11 between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. By participating in this fundraiser, you will be patronizing an Israeli company and supporting the CJHS Scholarship Fund. Turn in order forms to the CJHS Office (Attn: Roses from Israel) by April 19. Make checks payable to CJHS PO. For any questions, please contact Kim Frankel at 847-373-1183 or Cynthia Lerner at 847-933-1424. |
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Breakfast Sponsors
Thank you to the Warshawsky family for sponsoring breakfast on March 12 in honor of Josh's 17th birthday.
Thank you to Matthew Hass for sponsoring breakfast on March 15 in honor of the birthday of his aunt, Andrea Meltzer.
If you would like to sponsor breakfast in honor of a student's birthday (or any occasion), please contact Ms. Inez Altman via email or by phone at 847-324-3713. The students love the recognition, and the bagels are great, too! |
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2007-2008 (5768) Calendar
Next year's calendar is starting to take shape. More detail will follow as plans are confirmed and our calendar is coordinated with our partner institutions.
Click here for next year's calendar. |
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Religious Life at CJHS
This week, Nicole Wiznitzer, Arianna Rozen, Hannah Rosenbaum, Avi Coven, Aaron Magid, Rachel Braun, and Matthew Levin led tefillah. Sandy Johnston read Torah.
Yasher koach to Dr. Zohar Raviv, who gave a Dvar Torah this morning on Israel and wrestling with God. |
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Community News
USCJ Midwest Presents Kosher Gospel
The Midwest Region of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism is proud to present Kosher Gospel with the highly acclaimed Joshua Nelson. The concert will honor Harvey R. Gold for his 40 years of service and dedication to Conservative Judaism, and proceeds will benefit CHUSY Region USY. The concert is on Sunday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters in Northbrook. Click here for more information.
IsraelHighway
IsraelHighway is an outstanding weekly publication for high school students. Read this week's issue at www.israelhighway.org. To subscribe, click here. IsraelHighway is looking for teens' stories about amazing and unusual experiences in Israel last summer. Don't forget to send pictures! Send your story to info@israelhighway.org, and your "travel tale" may be featured in an upcoming issue. | |
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