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Editor's Note
The seniors have returned from their three-week class trip to Israel, and the freshmen, sophomores and juniors have completed final exams for the semester. Look to next week's E-News for a wrap-up of the extraordinary Senior Israel Experience.
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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:
1. Log on to: Jostens.com
2. Enter Login ID: 1131179
3. Enter Your Password: cjhs
4. Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.
5. Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
6. 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 yearbook. |
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In Case of
Inclement Weather
CJHS uses the Emergency Closings Center to notify our community of school closings. ECC's website is updated every fifteen minutes. To determine whether school is closed, please use one or more of the methods listed below:
1. RADIO: Tune in to WGN Radio 720, WBBM 780, CBS2, NBC5, ABC7, WGN News, FOX32, or CLTV.
2. INTERNET: Click on ECC's website or the websites of any of the above stations.
3. PHONE: Call 847.238.1234 (touch-tone phones).
4. E-MAIL: Sign up for personalized email notification through Emergency Closings.
Please note that there may be a delay in email delivery.
If CJHS is not listed on ECC's website, you may assume that school is open for the day.
You can also check the Athletic Hotline, 847.423.5969, for scheduling changes due to weather. |
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E-News Deadline:
Wednesday at noon
Material received after the deadline will be included in the next week's E-News.
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CJHS Student Photography on Exhibit
The black and white photography of Mrs. Snyder's students will be on exhibit February 1-12 at The Art Center in Highland Park.
"Architectural Details" explores the ornamental and structural parts of buildings and objects. Family, faculty, friends and staff are invited to an opening reception on Monday evening, February 4, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Art Center is located at 1957 Sheridan Rd. in Highland Park. There is a parking lot to the north of the building and plenty of street parking is available.
Thanks to The Great Frame Up in Morton Grove for generously donating framing and matting. The photos will be available for purchase after the exhibit closes.
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Curriculum and Beyond on Wednesday evening, February 6, 2008
Incoming and prospective families are invited to learn about the unparalleled high school experience Jewish teens get at CJHS. Meet CJHS department chairs and hear about our outstanding faculty, innovative integrated curriculum, and remarkable record of college placement.
Please contact Ms. Rachel Spiro, Director of Admissions, 847.324.3706 or e-mail rspiro@cjhs.org. |
Teacher Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
CJHS history teacher Mr. Harvey Gross spent Martin Luther King Day with eighth grade students at Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook, sharing his recollections of Dr. King and the civil rights movement.
Mr. Gross told students about participating in the historic march on Washington in 1963, hearing Dr. King's famous "I have a Dream" speech, and taking part in "Freedom Summer," a project that brought young people from the north to Mississippi to register African American voters. That summer was the only time in his life when he felt endangered by his religion, said Mr. Gross. Three of the volunteers - two of them Jews - were murdered.
When asked why so many Jews were involved in the civil rights movement, Mr. Gross credited the teachings and values of Judaism. "Our tradition teaches us to stand up for what is right," he said. "We believe in Tikkun Olam and understand that to save one life is to save the world."
Mr. Harvey Gross is joined by senior Josh Warshawsky
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Faculty Attend SSDSA Conference
This week, Rabbis Elliot Goldberg and Ruven Barkan joined more than 60 heads of school, campus rabbis, principals, and Jewish studies directors from Solomon Schechter day schools across the country in Las Vegas at the Solomon Schechter day schools' three-day biennial conference. The program, "Spirited and Spiritual Leadership: Leading from the Inside Out," focused on the educators' own spiritual growth and the challenge of creating a school environment that fosters the spiritual life of teachers, students and families. Among the presenters were Merle Feld, a renowned poet and teacher of writing as a spiritual practice; Dr. Saul Wachs, professor, mentor, and consultant to the Schechter Association; and CJHS's Rabbi Barkan. |
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Jeremy Hipps and Father to Run for Chai Lifeline this Sunday
For many weeks, sophomore Jeremy Hipps and his father have been raising money for Chai Lifeline while they train for the ING Miami Half-Marathon. Yasher koach to you, the CJHS community, for rising to the challenge and contributing so generously to this international organization that provides support to more than 3,000 children and their families each year. Thanks to you, Jeremy and Mr. Hipps have exceeded their $3,600 fundraising commitment to Chai Lifeline, but the need is still there. With just two days until the race, don't miss the opportunity to make a donation at Jeremy's Website. |
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Annual Mole Contest Concludes
Following a basic pattern supplied by their teacher, Mr. Ron Urick, CJHS chemistry students used humor, wit, and skill to create themed "moles." A "mole" is a quantitative application of chemistry, used to predict amounts involved in any chemical reaction. The contest judges - former CJHS chemistry students, current faculty and staff - had a tough time selecting a winner from among all the cleverly conceived and expertly constructed moles.
Congratulations to the following 2007 winners:
First Place:
Rebecca Silverman
"How the Grinch Mole Christmas"
Victoria Aron
"Molett Shop"
Second Place:
Max Abecassis
"Molebile Warming"
Jamie Levin
"Moler-blader"
Dani Wolf
"American I-Mole"
Third Place:
Jessica Silverman
"The Moledan Gate Bridge"
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Community News & Events
Iranian Expert to Speak
On February 10 and 11, Professor David Menashri, Director of the Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University, will discuss Iran. For exact times and locations, click here.
Maccabi Game Tryouts
Interested in trying out for the 2008 JCC Maccabi Games? This year, the Chicago delegation will travel to two cities - Akron, OH (August 10-15) and Detroit, MI (August 17-22). To learn more, visit the Maccabi website.
Contact JCC Maccabi Chicago Director Allan Bogan at 847.412.4253 for more information. |
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Shabbat Shalom
Candlelighting is at 4:38 p.m. today. Shabbat shalom! | |
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