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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. | |
Fulfilling Our Mission...Creating the Jewish Leaders of Tomorrow
CJHS is proud to recognize our students who have recently been elected to regional leadership positions in their youth groups, as well as those who have held leadership positions this year. Mazal tov to the incoming and outgoing regional boards:
CHUSY Region USY: Jacob Stoehr has been elected President, Joshua Warshawsky has been elected Executive/Israel Affairs Vice President, and Avi Coven has been elected Religion/Education Vice President. Jacob just finished a year of serving as CHUSY Religion/Education Vice President, and Josh completed a year as CHUSY Membership/Kadima Vice President.
Greater Midwest Region BBYO: Rachel Garfinkel has been elected BBG President, and David Israel has been elected AZA Shaliach. Rachel just finished a year as BBG Shlicha, and Jeremy Cogan just finished a year as AZA Moreh.
Midwest Region Young Judaea: Emily Pogrund has been elected Ofarim-Tsofim Programmer (2nd-7th graders); she has just completed a term as Club Coordinator for Midwest Region Young Judaea.
Yasher koach to all of these amazing student leaders! We are proud of the work they have done and will continue to do for their peers and greater community. |
Annual Art Exhibit at Great Frame Up
Our Studio Art and Photography students were honored at a reception this week at The Great Frame Up in Morton Grove. The store framed CJHS students' artwork and a juried panel of artists made Best of Show selections and awards in the following categories:
Photography:
Ari Frankel, Rachel Karp, Jacob Stoehr
Best of Show: Chapman Bark-Huss
Batik:
Yoni Solomon, Victor Abecassis
Best of Show: Shoshana Coven
Watercolor/Pen & Ink:
Chapman Bark-Huss, Hannah Berkowicz, Elli Cohn, Max Abecassis
Best of Show: Jacob Stoehr
Mixed Media:
Francesca Hirschfeld, Alex Fisher, Donna Abisdris, Aaron Gore, Rachel Karp, Naseem Parsa
Best of Show: Jeremy Hipps
The artwork will be on display until Tuesday, May 8 at The Great Frame Up, which is located in the retail complex on the southeast corner of Golf Road and Washington Street. | |
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Coffee, Questions, and Answers
CJHS invites seventh grade parents to a Coffee, Questions and Answers program on Tuesday, May 8 at the home of Elisa and Steven Lupovitch in Evanston. Learn about our commitment to academic excellence, our integrated curriculum, our distinguished faculty, and our active student life. Please RSVP to the Lupovitch family by May 4 or contact Rachel Spiro, Director of Admissions, 847-324-3706. |
First Blood Drive a Tremendous Success
The Va'ad hosted its first blood drive this week. An incredible 27 donors donated blood, including 19 first-time donors! Yasher Koach to everyone who donated blood; each donation has the capacity to save three lives! Thank you to Sra. Claudia Linda, Mrs. Cathy Silver, Rachel Braun, Ari Glasser, Jacob Stoehr, Rosie Kiken, and Hannah Miller for volunteering at the registration table.
Thank you also to Rachel Braun and Ms. Caroline Musin for coordinating this drive with Heartland Blood Centers. Again, Kol Hakavod to everyone who participated. |
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From the College Counseling Office
AP Exam Update
During the weeks of May 7 and May 14, 36 CJHS students will take 91 AP Exams covering 11 subject areas (up from 55 exams taken last year). Students should consult this page on the College Board website to find out what to bring and what not to bring on exam day. Students taking Calculus AB, Calculus BC, or Chemistry exams will need an AP-authorized calculator. See this link for calculator details. Please remember that neither cell phones nor food are permitted in the exam room.
ACT Update The ACT will be given at CJHS one more time this school year, on Sunday, June 10. The regular registration deadline is May 4, 2007. Please note that students must show a current, official photo ID to be admitted to the test session. Click here for details on acceptable forms of identification. Remember that only certain calculator models may be used during the ACT Mathematics test; click here for details on permitted and prohibited calculators. |
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Cafe ARK
Kol Hakavod to Sam Aisen, Ariel Ferri, and Dakota Miller for volunteering at Café ARK on April 25. |
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Shabbaton News
Senior Shabbaton
The Senior Shabbaton, the last CJHS Shabbaton for the Class of 2007, will take place on May 18-19 in Skokie, hosted by the Skokie Egalitarian Minyan of Beth Hillel Congregation B'nai Emunah and several families of CJHS seniors.
Students, please turn in your Shabbaton forms with $18 to Ms. Musin by May 11.
Shabbaton Committee
A Shabbaton Committee is being formed to begin planning for next year. Students and faculty are invited to join the committee; to do so, sign up on the sheet posted at Ms. Musin's desk. |
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30+ CJHS Students Make Their Mark on Kinnus
Last weekend, over 220 USYers gathered for a weekend of learning, friends, and fun at CHUSY Region's 56th Annual Spring Kinnus; over 30 CJHS students and a number of incoming freshmen were present at Kinnus. Yasher koach to our students who led tefillot: Avi Coven, Richard Kahn, Eli Miller, Hannah Miller, Avra Shapiro, Jacob Stoehr, and Josh Warshawsky. The weekend served as a way to close the USY year and was a great opportunity for CJHS students to say goodbye to their USY friends before the summer. |
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Softball Fundraiser for Friends of the IDF
Next Sunday, May 13, CJHS, Ida Crown Jewish Academy, and the Fasman Yeshiva High School would like to invite you to the first-ever Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Softball Showdown. Each school will play three games at Lerner Park in West Rogers Park (games at noon, 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.).
In addition to softball, the day will include concessions, kosher barbecue, and of course, the kind of fun and competitive atmosphere that occurs when three Jewish high schools from the same area join together to make a communal statement of support for Israel.
All proceeds from the event will go directly to Friends of the IDF, an organization that supports one of the most integral parts of Israeli society, the Israeli army. If you have questions or would like to help sponsor the event, please contact Matthew Silverman at hoopsguy9141@aol.com. |
Walk With Israel
Join CJHS students, faculty, parents, and community members as we walk together on Israel Solidarity Day. This year, we are pleased to join our Deerfield neighbors in the North Suburban Walk. To learn more about the Walk and sign up, please go to www.juf.org/walk. Information is also available at school; the Israel Solidarity Day poster is located in the entrance of the building right next to Dr. Schaffner's office.
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Athletics Banquet
The annual CJHS Spring Athletics Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Moriah Congregation in Deerfield. This anticipated event recognizes the accomplishments of our student-athletes and is open to all CJHS athletic team participants from all seasons, family members, and friends. The Sports Banquet includes a keynote speaker, multi-media presentation of the year's athletic highlights, special student recognition awards, and a delicious dessert reception. Tickets are $5 per person. For questions, more information, or to buy a ticket, please contact Mr. Tim Cohen.
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Students Prepare to Bike the Drive
The CJHS Bike Club is gearing up for their biggest ride of the year. Every Memorial Day, the City of Chicago closes Lake Shore Drive to accommodate over 18,000 riders in Bike the Drive. Whether you want to ride 15 miles or 30 miles, you can join in this exciting event with CJHS students, parents, and faculty. The entrance fee is $35, and the Bike Club will also raise money for Jewish World Watch. If you are interested in participating, please contact Esther Lowe or Dr. Auslander. |
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Rabbi Siegel Goes to Washington
On Thursday, Rabbi Michael Siegel, a CJHS Rabbinic Advisory Board member, spoke at the White House commemoration for the National Day of Prayer. You can view the ceremony by clicking on this link and selecting the video option. Rabbi Siegel's remarks begin about nine minutes into the video. |
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Baruch Dayan HaEmet
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Holland, husband of Louise Holland, a member of the CJHS Board of Directors. The funeral was on Thursday. Shiva will be held on Saturday, May 5 after 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 6 after 3:00 p.m. at the Holland home, 545 Oak Street, in Winnetka.
Hamakom Yinachem Etchem B'toch Sh'ar Avalei Tziyon V'Yerushalayim.
May God's presence comfort Louise and her family among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. |
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Breakfast Sponsors
Thank you to the Va'ad for sponsoring breakfast on May 2 in honor of the Blood Drive.
Thank you to the Shapiro family for sponsoring breakfast on May 3 in honor of Avra's 16th birthday.
Thank you to Mel F. Seidenberg, and Jimmy and Michelle Seidenberg, for sponsoring breakfast on May 4 in honor of Lindsay's 18th birthday.
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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Religious Life at CJHS
Over the last two weeks, Nicole Wiznitzer, Avi Coven, Lea Sarris, David Weltman, Rena Forester, Seth Berkman, Matthew Hass, Hannah Miller, Jeremy Hulkower, Ari Eisenstadt, Esther Lowe, Jacob Stoehr, Avra Shapiro, and Daniel Eisenberg led tefillah. Jeremy Hulkower, Matthew Silverman, Ari Eisenstadt, and Richard Kahn read Torah.
Yasher koach to State Senator Jeff Schoenberg, who spoke this morning at tefillah. Thank you to the U.S. Politics Club for arranging the senator's visit to CJHS. |
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Community News
Teens Can Apply Now For Write On For Israel
Attention soon-to-be high school juniors: Are you ready to make a difference for Israel on America's college campuses?
Write On for Israel - a 2-year extracurricular program in Israel advocacy, which includes an extraordinary free trip to Israel - will send you off to college with a new and positive voice in support of Israel. Applications for the 2007-2009 academic years are being accepted now through June 15, 2007.
Read more about Write On for Israel in the JUF News or on the JUF website. | |
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