E-Newsletter
30 Tishri 5765/October 15, 2004
CJHS Takes Leadership Role at PEJE Conference
Thirteen CJHS Board members and administrative staff attended the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education's Donor/Leadership Assembly in Boston, October 10 - 12. PEJE is a collaborative initiative of major philanthropic partners, whose goal is to strengthen the Jewish day school movement by increasing enrollment in Jewish day schools in North America (www.peje.org)
An extraordinary $45 million gift to a group of day schools in Boston was announced, from several anonymous donors, one of the largest such gifts in North America. Senator Joseph Lieberman shared his views on the state of education in America, and spoke about the importance of day schools to his family. More than 650 people from day schools across the nation attended, bringing back important information on Board development, fundraising and capital campaign financing, secular and Judaic academics, recruitment and marketing.
"We are bringing back knowledge that will be used to benefit CJHS in many areas," said Stewart Flink, Board President. "In addition, it was energizing for CJHS as a leader in the national day school movement of 700 schools and 200,000 students."
Board, parents, friends and administration representing CJHS included Andy Saffir, Stewart and Jennifer Flink, Jane and Nate Pickus, Janet Resnick, Oly Avidar, Cindy Pogrund, Tami Warshawsky, Jeff Dreifuss, Roslyn Stein, Michael Rubin, Rachel Spiro.
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Physics students compete in bridge building contest CJHS' annual bridge-building contest announces this year's winner. Designed by juniors Vicky Neiman and Daniel Bier (see photo), the winning bridge used a Howe Truss design and was able to support over 300 times its own weight. Congratulations to all the physics students who competed. |
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Sophomores and juniors take PSAT at CJHS
Academic Dean and Director of College Counseling Mr. Scher
administered the PSAT at CJHS.
CJHS offered the PSATs for the first time on our own campus. About 45 sophomores and juniors took the exam. Results will be available in December.
Seniors and freshmen study mishnah during tefillah
While the rest of CJHS was taking the PSAT, on Oct. 13
the seniors and the freshmen davened together. Director of Religious Life
Rabbi Goldberg paired each senior with a freshman and had them study two
mishnayot from Pirkei Avot. This learning experience emphasized that the
value of integration at CJHS is not just about integration of subject
matter, but social integration too.
"As the school gets bigger, the social barriers grow naturally,"
senior Noam Davidoff said. "But I found it meaningful not only to
have the opportunity to interact, but to study, with a freshman."
CFJE presents CJHS juniors with Israel opportunity
William J. Rubin, CFJE executive director and chief operating
officer, spoke to CJHS juniors on Oct. 13 about Write on For Israel,
a program to train students in Israel advocacy specifically in the area
of journalism. Students involved in the program will participate in regular
seminars over a two-year period as well as a 10-day Israel experience.
CJHS juniors are encouraged to apply for this highly prestigious opportunity.
Read about
Write on For Israel in the JUF News.
Download application.
CJHS seniors and their parents learn the secrets to the Admissions Process
Seniors and their parents attended "Inside the Admissions Office: A look at the College Application Process" on Sept. 27 at CJHS. Featured speakers included Director of College Counseling/Academic Dean Mr. Bruce Scher and Independent College Counselor Mrs. Marybeth Kravets.
CJHS expands tefillah experience
Through the students' dedication, skill and leadership CJHS has established a completely student-run minyan. This year as our school continues to grow we are piloting two new Tefillah initiatives to meet the evolving needs of our community: multiple minyanim and a senior class minyan.
The Multiple Minyanim Program provides an opportunity for the students to choose among different styles of minyanim. The five minyanim follow the principles of the Conservative movement; that is, they fulfill the halachic requirements and are egalitarian. The Multiple Minyan Program will take place every other week on Tuesdays. The program will begin on Oct. 19.
On Wednesdays the seniors daven in their own minyan. This provides the senior class an opportunity to bond as a class and to reflect on the culmination of their high school experience.
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CJHS celebrates
Chol Hamoed Sukkot Area students experience Jewish hospitality in the Sukkah CJHS students welcomed 30 students from Loyola Academy and the Muslim Education Center for an evening of hospitality and learning about Sukkot on Oct. 4. It was the first Interfaith Youth Core program of this year. This year's IFYC theme is Good Neighbors in Service. We will strengthen our commitment to being good neighbors by sharing four values common to all three communities: hospitality, the world house, service, and the beloved community. The ‘shared values’ curriculum, which stands at the center of the Interfaith Youth Core’s methodology, entreats each student to consider how his/her own faith engages a chosen value. The students then collaborate to find similarities between the ways each of their diverse traditions engages the value. This ‘shared values’ approach enables students to simultaneously deepen their understanding of their own faiths and expand their comprehension of other traditions. Accordingly, the Project aims to create a context in which people of all faiths may dialogue and collaborate in the spirit of hospitality. There will be a meeting on October 26 for the leaders of each school to plan the next event. Juniors are welcome to join the participating seniors on this leadership team. For more information about IFYC please contact senior Becky Kupchan or Rabbi in Residence Rabbi Barkan. Students hop from Sukkah to Sukkah More than 30 students attended the CJHS fourth annual Sukkah hop. Students enjoyed a progressive dinner of Israeli food and games in Skokie. Thank you to Hop Hosts Dr. and Mrs. Gary Auslander, Ms. Sarah Bierman and Rabbi Josh Cohen, and Dr. David Eisenberg & Ms. Karen Lobl. Yasher Koach |
Freshman elected to Va'ad Hatalmidim
Congratulations to freshman Ari Frankel who was elected to represent his
class on the Va'ad Hatalmidim (student government).
CJHS presents critical study skills seminar for parents and students
CJHS held a seminar designed to help parents and students better understand the learning process, to gain insight on how to learn in different academic arenas, and how to best prepare for classroom and standardized tests on Oct. 12. The program stressed the importance of students becoming lifetime learning and appreciating the opportunity to grow as both students and as individuals. Bruce Scher, the Director of College Counseling and Academic Dean, presented on these topics and entertained questions from parents and students.
CJHS student and faculty member to teach at Nishma
Rabbi in Residence Rabbi Barkan and CJHS senior Charlie Gandelman (along with other fantastic people) will be presenting sessions Oct. 24 at Nishma, a day long program exploring Judaism and social justice. Nishma is organized by the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, an organization that included CJHS members Talmud teacher Mr. Zaff and sophomore Nat Sufrin.
The conference takes place at Spertus and costs $36 for adults and $20 for students and non-profit employees. For more information visit the JCUA web site or see Mr. Zaff.
Lunch and learn with noted scholar
Faculty and parents are invited to study together with a wonderful scholar and educator from Israel, Rabbi Ben Hollander. There will be four consecutive lunch and learn sessions(Shiurim) at 1 p.m. on Mondays (10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8) dealing with the weekly Torah portion (Parshat Hashavauah). Rabbi Hollander studied very closely with one of the preeminent Torah scholars and teacher, Nechama Leibowitz z"l.
RSVP to Joan Waxman in the office.
Paint the student lounge
Please join in on the fun and help paint the student lounge
from 4:45 to 7 p.m. on October 28. Dinner will be provided. Sign up with
Student Activities Coordinator
Mr. Gross.
Humanities enrichment opportunities
On an occasional basis, English Department Chair Mrs. Goldberg will provide the CJHS community with information about performances and events that have a strong relationship to the English curriculum. Two exciting possibilities include:
1984
Oct. 6 - Nov. 28
The Looking Glass Theater
821 N. Michigan, Chicago
(The sophomore class read 1984 for summer reading)
Chicago Humanities Festival
Oct. 30- Nov. 14
A rich assortment of readings, performances, lectures, discussions, films,
and concerts at various cultural venues.
CJHS Politics Club prepares for 2004 Presidential election
The U.S. Politics Club has been busily preparing for 2004 election. With the help of History teacher Mr. Gross' US Politics class, the Politics Club will host a Bush-Kerry debate on Oct. 27 after tefillah. Seniors will debate issues using the two candidates' point of views. On election day, the US politics club will hold its own mock election and election night party. More details to come.
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From the Office of Admissions |
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CJHS parents and supporters host parlor meetings Thank you to Lynn and Leo Wiznitzer and family for hosting a Parlor Meeting in their home for prospective 8th grade parents on, Sept. 27. Special thank you to juniors Jason Wiznitzer, Ashley Silver, Rabbi Elliot Goldberg and Ms. Claudia Linda for presenting at the event. Thank you to Randi and Bennett Israel for hosting a parlor meeting on Oct. 14. The next parlor meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the home of Lori Stark and Dr. David Shapiro, 1354 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park. SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 31 CJHS
OPEN HOUSE
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Yasher Koach
Yasher kochechem to seniors Zach Frankel, Jacob Kanter, juniors Benji Derman, Jennifer Feldman, Shayna Flink, sophomores Brian Pogrund, Matthew Silverman and freshmen Avi Coven and David Weltman. Senior Rachel Hilker, sophomores Brian Pogrund, Matthew Silverman and freshman David Weltman read Torah.
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Wednesday
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Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 10/17 morning: on site admissions for Ohio State University |
10/18 |
10/19 7:30 p.m. Open School Night |
10/20 4:45 p.m. Basketball Clinic at JCC |
10/21
7:30 p.m. Parlor Meeting at the home of Lori Stark and Dr. David Shapiro 1354 Sheridan Road, Highland Park |
10/22 |
10/23 |
| 10/24 | 10/25 9:45 a.m. DePaul University at CJHS 1 p.m. Faculty/Parent lunch and learn with Rabbi Hollander |
10/26 8:45 a.m. Rutgers University at CJHS 4:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Department Chair Meeting
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10/27 8:45 a.m. US Politics Club hosts mock presidential debate |
10/28 4:45 p.m. Play practice |
10/29 1:30 p.m. Friend Center Visit |
10/30 |
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11/1 1 p.m. Faculty/Parent lunch and learn with Rabbi Hollander |
11/2 4:45 p.m. |
11/3 1 p.m. Bradley College at CJHS |
11/4 4:45 p.m. |
11/5 | 11/6 |
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11/9 4:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m.
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11/10 |
11/11 noon 4:45 p.m. |
11/12 JTS-Columbia at CJHS |
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Shabbat Shalom! Candle lighting is at 5:15 p.m. The parshat
hashavuah is available through the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Sharna Marcus
E-News Editor
History Teacher
College Counseling Associate
Prints and US Politics Club Adviser
Student Technology Services Coordinator
Chicagoland Jewish High School
7800 W. Lyons Street
Morton Grove, IL 60053
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