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Tigerfest
The schedule for Tigerfest is as follows:
Monday, November 18 Sports Day
Wear your favorite sport team regalia! Be creative with hats, jerseys, sunglasses-whatever you can come up with!
Tuesday, November 20 Farmer Day
Let's get back to our Midwestern roots, with farmer day! Straw hats, flannel shirts and overalls are expected!
Wednesday, November 21
Pajama Day
This is an annual CJHS Spirit Weekl tradition and a great way to get excited about our spring musical, The Pajama Game.
Wednesday is also
ALUMNI DAY!
We look forward to welcoming our graduates to our Deerfield campus.
Monday, November 26 CJHS SPIRIT DAY!!
Get pumped for an awesome pep rally, and show off your school spirit with CJHS clothing!
A limited supply of last year's Va'ad-sponsored sweatshirts are still available in sizes Small and Medium. Talk to Ms. Musin for more info!
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Get Your
Pictures in the Yearbook
The Yearbook Staff invites students and parents to submit photos for the yearbook. If you have great photos of school and community events or of you and your friends just having fun, we'd like to see them. Our photographers can't be everywhere. Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have.
Here is how you can submit photos online:
· Log on to: http://images.jostens.com
· Enter Login ID: 1131179
· Enter Your Password: cjhs
· Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.
· Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
· Click "Save Details."
It's that easy! Submit your photos today! The last day to submit photos is 2/22/2008.
The Yearbook Staff will review all photos and determine final yearbook content. We cannot guarantee that all submissions can be used in the book.
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E-News Deadline:
Tuesday at noon
Material received after the deadline will be included in the next week's E-News.
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Basketball Teams Debut in New Gym
Tiger hoopsters kicked off their inaugural basketball season in our beautiful new gym with two exciting games against Hinsdale Adventist Academy on Tuesday. The Lady Tigers' "A" team came back from a first-half deficit for a resounding victory. Led by the shooting of three-point specialist senior Yael Schwartz (who also scored the first bucket), a standout all-around game by senior Lilli Flink, and big-time rebounding by sophomore Aliza Shapiro, the Lady Tigers demonstrated that they are a force to be reckoned with this season.  The Women's "B" team began its own winning streak with a win over St. Martin de Porre on Wednesday. With hot outside shooting by freshman Shelby Cooper, cool inside moves by freshman Alison Dreifuss, and aggressive defensive play by junior Ellie Honan, this new team is destined for big things. The girls face Cristo Rey, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Regina Dominican, and Waldorf before the Thanksgiving break.
The men's varsity faced a very athletic Hinsdale Adventist Academy team, but still managed to hold its own. Late in the game, the opponents pulled away with a vicious full-court press, giving the men their first loss of the season. Senior Shai Kamin was unstoppable in the low-post, and special recognition goes to sophomore Danny Eisenberg for scoring the inaugural bucket in the new gymnasium. The men's junior varsity and varsity face New Jerusalem Baptist Church on Sunday before beginning their important Metro Prep League schedule after Thanksgiving.
In its debut appearance, the CJHS Tiger mascot, a gift from the class of 2007, led the enthusiastic crowd in cheering on the tigers. The players love fan support, and hope to see big crowds at all their games.
Click here for the men's basketball schedule.
Play hard! Have fun! Go Tigers! |
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Open House for Prospective Families Fills School CJHS welcomed 31 families to the school's Open House on November 4. The diverse group of families came from all over the Chicagoland area including students who are currently enrolled at Solomon Schechter Day School, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, and numerous public and private middle and high schools. Families considering CJHS heard inspirational remarks from administrators, faculty and students who shared stories to illustrate the school's amazing community, the close relationship between students and faculty, the accessibility of CJHS teachers to students, and the many opportunities that are available to CJHS students. Following the formal presentation, guests had an opportunity to tour the school and visit with students, parents and faculty. Thank you to the following members of the recruitment and marketing committees who helped plan the event: Oly Avidar, Margaret Cohn, Sheri Cloch-Cole, Nina Harris, Marshall Kupchan, Larry Gerber, Sandy Levin, Elisa Lupovitch, Rabbi Aaron Melman, Rabbi Michael Mishkin, Karen Peaceman, Rabbi Michael Schwab, Michelle Seidenberg, Lauren Silverman, Marci Shapiro, and Tami Warshawsky. Schedule a Visit
Do you want your child to shadow a CJHS student? Would you like to visit the school? Email Rachel Spiro, Director of Admissions,or call 847.324.3706 to visit CJHS and meet students and faculty.
Meet the Early Application Deadline and Save $500 on Tuition!
Be one of the many who have already applied to CJHS and saved money! Submit an application to CJHS by the Dec. 17 early application deadline and receive a $500 credit on your student's first year tuition. Contact Rachel Spiro, Director of Admissions, to request an application packet or visit our website at www.cjhs.org to download and submit an application. |
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Visit by USCJ Scholar-in-Residence
On Friday, November 2, Rabbi Daniel Goldfarb, Midwest Region USCJ Scholar-in-Residence, gave a dvar Torah during Tefillah. He also taught in Rabbi Fryer's and Ms. Novak's 11th grade Humash class and Mr. Pomerantz's tenth grade Talmud class. Rabbi Goldfarb spoke with seniors about the benefits of spending time in Israel in long term programs. Rabbi Goldfarb says he is looking forward to seeing members of the senior class at his home during the CJHS Senior Israel Experience this January.
In addition, Rabbi Goldfarb just concluded a three-part lunch and learn series with the faculty about Tefillah.
Many thanks to Rabbi Fryer and Lisa Alter Krule, the executive director of the midwest region of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism for coordinating Rabbi Goldfarb's visit. |
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Former Jerusalem Post Editor Visits
Former Jerusalem Post editor Carl Schrag visited CJHS recently to meet with students in Gveret Moskovich's Advanced Hebrew class. Mr. Schrag, who is the father of CJHS junior Ron Schrag, spoke to the class about Israeli journalism, ethical dilemmas in journalism, and differences between American and Israeli media. "Hearing a true expert--and understanding every word of his Hebrew--enhanced our understanding of the subject matter immeasurably," said Richard Kahn, senior. |
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Va'ad Tefillah Shabbaton a Success
The 12 members of the CJHS Va'ad Tefillah recently enjoyed a wonderful Shabbaton together in the city at Anshe Emet Synagogue. They spent Shabbat davening, singing, bonding, and of course, eating. It was a unique opportunity in CJHS history, as the Va'ad Tefillah is the first student organization at CJHS to have their own Shabbaton.
Thank you to Rabbi Barkan and Ms. Musin for staffing the Shabbaton, Dr. Raviv for teaching at Seudah Shlishit and to Rabbi Fryer for coordinating with Anshe Emet. Thank you also to Rabbi Michael Siegel for his tremendous support of this program. |
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Va'ad Vogue Holds Weekly Beading Bonanza
The Va'ad Vogue invites students and guests to join them every Wednesday at lunch for a Beading Bonanza workshop. Each week, beading bonanza members create beautiful beaded jewelry to donate to charitable organizations that specifically address children with serious illnesses. Va'ad Vogue creations have embellished the wrists of hundreds of appreciative children on the Children's Memorial Hospital Oncology Ward and from the Chai Lifeline organization. Donations of beads, money for supplies, old but reusable beaded jewelry, and/or pre-beaded bracelets would be greatly appreciated. |
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Va'ad Tikkun Olam Collects Used Eyeglasses
Va'ad Tikkun Olam is collecting used eyeglasses for the Lions Club. The drive will run from November 8 through November 20. If you have used prescription or nonprescription glasses or sunglasses in your drawers, desks, or closets, you can donate them now! Children's glasses are especially needed. The glasses can be in any condition. Please leave all donations in the box above the blue bin at the front of the school. |
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Crochet Club Meets
The CJHS Crocheting Club met recently with ten new members eager to learn how to crochet hats that will be donated to cancer patients. This semester, the club is working with Va'ad Vogue to create hats that will be donated to Chai Lifeline in December. Any donations of yarn are welcome. |
The inaugural season for the CJHS Bowling Team began Tuesday, November 6, 2007. All classes are represented by team members Jonah Harris, Iszy Licht, Aaron Sklar, Matthew Levin, Eli Mogul, Jeremy Hulkower, Jacob Stoehr, Josh Warshawsky, David Weltman, Isaac Simon, Kayce Miller, and Michael Shapiro.
The team is co-ed and welcomes anyone who may be interested in joining. According to Coach Dr. Gary Auslander, students will not only improve their individual techniques and scores, they'll have a great time doing so. CJHS is currently contacting other schools to coordinate match play. A Faculty Invitational Tournament is scheduled for December 13 and a Family Night is coming up in January. |
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Yali Derman Honored by Highland Park
Yali Derman, CJHS junior, was honored by the City of Highland Park, and presented with a Mayoral Proclamation at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday Nov 13 for her work with Metra Railroad and its safety campaign. The ceremony coincided with the official hanging of her bilingual (English and Spanish) posters in all Highland Park train stations. |
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Faculty Member Presents at AP Workshops
Ann Levinson, Science Department Chair, presented at the AP Conference in Charleston, WV, November 8-9, 2007. Her topic on November 8 was Teaching Thermodynamics in AP Chemistry; on November 9, the overall curriculum in AP Chemistry was presented. |
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CJHS Alumnus Photo in Higher Ed Paper
A photograph of CJHS alum Daniel Peaceman was featured in the September 28 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, a weekly newspaper for the higher education community. Daniel is shown at a gathering before Shabbat services at the Hillel Center at George Washington University where he is a second-year student. |
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Religious Life at CJHS
Last week, Matthew Hass, Alex Krule, Rena Forester, Esther Lowe, and Ari Eisenstadt led Tefillah. Sammy Simon, Avi Coven and Ilana Lupovitch read Torah and Avi Coven and Mrs. Tobin gave Torah portion summaries.
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Community News and Events
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El presents its Gala Concert
Neshama Carelbach Beth El's Gala Concert will be held on Sunday December 2, 4:00pm, at Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Rd. Highland Park
$15 adults, $10 ages 5-17, or $36 family
To register call NSSBE at 432-8900 or visit the website at www.NSSBETHEL.ORG |
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The next issue will be published on November 30th. The CJHS community wishes you a healthy and happy Thanksgiving.
Shalom. | |
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