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While You're Dusting Off Those Boxes
While cleaning out your home, you might run across benchers from weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other family simchas. If you want to put them to good use, please consider donating them to CJHS. We'll make good use of them! |
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In Case of
Emergency...
CJHS has recently implemented the Honeywell Instant Alert for Schools, an Internet-based system that will automatically notify registered students, parents, faculty and staff of any school closing or emergency. Click here for the instruction sheet for accessing the system and creating your profile. Click here to register.
In addition, closings will be posted on ECC's website as well as the following:
1. RADIO/TELEVISION: Tune in to WGN Radio 720, WBBM 780, CBS2, NBC5, ABC7, WGN News, FOX32, or CLTV.
2. You can also check the Athletic Hotline, 847.423.5969, for scheduling changes due to weather. |
Give Blood...Give Life
CJHS is having its Second Annual Blood Drive through Heartland Blood Centers on Wednesday, May 21. Everyone (16 and older) is welcome to donate in the Heartland mobile coach in the CJHS parking lot between 12:30 and 4:20 that day. Donors must be 16 or older and relatively healthy. All appointments need to be made in advance. If you are interested in donating and scheduling an appointment or just want to learn more about donating blood, please contact Rachel Binstock or Ms. Musin. |
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E-News Deadline:
Wednesday at noon.
Submit information and questions to enews@cjhs.org.
Material received after the deadline will be included in the next week's E-News.
CJHS Website:
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Shabbat Shalom,
So much has been happening at CJHS that we had to send E-News in two separate emails this week. (This is Part II.) Be sure to check your inbox for Part I, which was sent around 11:30 a.m. |
CJHS Observes Modern Holidays
In the weeks that follow Pesach, the Jewish community observes three modern holidays that mark tragedy and joy over the last seventy years of our history. At CJHS, these days are marked with solemnity and importance, and in the case of Yom Haatzmaut, with joyous celebration.
Yom HaShoah
Our community paused after Tefillah on Thursday, May 1, to remember the atrocities of the Holocaust. Josh Warshawsky, Jamie Levin, Matt Levin, Sophie Massey, Alex Krule, Jacquie Zaluda and Rebecca Silverman participated in a presentation that was adapted from Yad Vashem and focused on diaries from children who perished in the Holocaust.
Our freshman and sophomore classes heard from Julie Kohner, daughter of a Holocaust survivor. Her program, "Voices of the Generation," chronicles her parents' story, thereby personalizing the number 6,000,000. Ms. Kohner engaged our students, and many of them spoke about their own grandparents' struggle as well.
"It was interesting to learn about a love story that emerged from the Holocaust" said sophomore Eli Mogul. Many of our faculty were also moved by the presentation.
"I have just returned from Amsterdam where I visited the Anne Frank Museum and the Resistance Museum, so the Holocaust was very much on my mind," said Spanish teacher Sra. Brejcha. "It was particularly moving to meet the daughter of a survivor and hear her parents' story. It is so important for everyone to be reminded of the horror of the Holocaust, and hearing a personal story puts human faces on those who survived and those who did not."
Yasher koach to Rabbi Fryer Bodzin for organizing both programs.
Yom Hazikaron
This Yom Hazikaron, Va'ad Israel planned a program to remember Michael Levin, an American Jewish soldier, who was killed in the Lebanon War in the summer of 2006. Following tefillah on May 7, the entire student body viewed A Hero in Heaven, a film about Michael's life and commitment to Israel. From the film, students learned about Michael's journey from being a regular American teenager to a soldier in the IDF. During Gvt. Moskovich's advanced Hebrew class, Mr. Avraham Dviri, father of Yonaton Dviri, a fallen soldier, shared his son's story as well as what he has done to commemorate his son's life.
"Hearing the stories of Yonaton Dviri and Michael Levin made me realize that every Jew can find a way to connect to Israel, no matter where they are in the world," said junior Karen Avidar.
Yom Haatzmaut
As always, CJHS presented a fantastic Yom
Haatzmaut experience to the entire school community. Because of the significance of Israel at 60, more than half of the school day was devoted to celebration. The full details of CJHS's Yom Haatzmaut experiential education program were described in Part I of this week's two-part E-News. |
LISHMA Hosts Lecture With Biblical Scholar
LISHMA at CJHS hosted Professor Ben Sommer, a renowned Bible scholar, as its last lecturer for the 2007-2008 academic year. Professor Sommer is concluding his term as director of the Crown Family Center for Jewish Life at Northwestern University to assume a Bible Professorship at JTS in New York. Professor Sommer discussed Psalm 29 and unpacked its past and present meanings through contextualized analysis. Psalm 29, Sommer suggested, "is an ancient text that demonstrates a fascinating relationship between Jews on earth and the angelic cohort in heaven; a union in faith and practice which brings both dimensions together in an act of praise and worship." After his lecture, Professor Sommer met with a couple of CJHS seniors who will enter JTS as freshmen next year.
Community members shared their enthusiasm about the level of scholarship and teaching throughout all of the LISHMA at CJHS sessions. The school wishes to thank all our partners in vision, staff members, speakers, and the many who volunteered to make LISHMA at CJHS so successful; we are already hard at work to bring our community dynamic and thought-provoking presenters for 2008-2009. |
Third Annual Spring Sports Banquet a Triumph
More than 150 people packed the cafeteria on Wednesday night for the school's annual sports banquet. Each spring, student-athletes, family members, faculty, and friends gather to celebrate students' athletic achievements and to look forward to the coming year.
Men's basketball head Coach Saul Shaoul presented junior Victor Abecassis with a plaque for being named to the Yeshiva University Red Sarachek Tournament All-Star Team, while Mr. Gross presented the men's basketball team with the Metro Prep League sportsmanship award.
Each year, CJHS honors three young men and women for athletic achievement in three special areas. The students each receive individual plaques, and their names are also engraved on the plaques that are hanging in the athletic wing.
The following student-athletes were recognized for their achievements this year:
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Ben-Zoma (Best Attitude) Award: Rachel Binstock and Jeremy Hipps
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Miriam (Leadership) Award: Elli Cohn and Michael Brunwasser
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Rabbi Akiva (Diligence) Award: Rebecca Silverman and Daniel Eisenberg. |
Snapshots a Great Success
Snapshots, the student-directed one-act production, took place in front of an attentive audience in the Beit Knesset on Monday, May 12. Donna Abisdris, Joel Pachefsky, David Israel, and Karen Avidar directed plays in which students  explored a variety of performance styles. Topics included mistaken identity, sibling relationships, resistance to change, embracing higher education, an audition to be Huck Finn, and getting one date just right.
Several students also performed in a movement piece about the difficulties young women face with appearance and self-esteem. The performance culminated with The Last Flower by James Thurber, directed by Lisa Wiznitzer in Story Theatre style. This evening of student-directed plays was under the supervision of Ms. Dori Robinson. |
Students Complete AP Exams
More than 40 CJHS seniors and juniors have completed Advanced Placement exams in subject areas ranging from Spanish to Calculus to Music Theory to Microeconomics. Colleges use results of these exams to award college credit for coursework completed in high school. Many seniors already earned top scores in exams completed last year. |
Cinco de Mayo
The first-year Spanish class celebrated Cinco de Mayo last week on the CJHS Patio. A piņata filled with candy "stolen" from Mr. Taylor's stash of snacks was hung on a flowering tree, and the music of the Gypsy Kings added to the festive atmosphere. Of course, there was a lot of typical (kosher) Mexican food: Dunkin' donuts, microwave quesadillas, guacamole, salsa, chips, cookies, and to drink, agua de pina (pineapple juice). After celebrating and eating for fifteen minutes, back to reality: the class resumed. After all, the Mexicans won that battle but lost the war (i.e., against the French). |
Studio Art Class Weighs In On the Environment
As an Earth Day project, Mrs. Snyder's Studio Art class has found something useful to do with all those plastic detergent jugs; they have designed personalized hand weights. Freshman Jessica  Rubens says, "This project is a healthy way to show creativity. With the urge to go healthy, why shouldn't we do it in a fun and stylish way? My individual weights show my love for nature." The students will fill their weights with water and learn a workout routine.
Their weights will be on exhibit from May 20 through May 23 at Just Be Fit, a training facility located at 420 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield. The students will  have an opening reception for "Just My Weights" on Tuesday, May 20 from noon until 1:00 p.m. Parents and faculty are encouraged to come. |
A Cappella Featured at JUF's Walk With Israel
The CJHS A Cappella group sang Hatikvah and The Star Spangled Banner at the opening ceremonies of the JUF's Walk With Israel on Sunday, May 4 at McCormick Place. The thirteen students in the a cappella group (Seth Berkman, Rachel Binstock,  Dafna Broekman, Ariel Ferri, Lilli Flink, Richard Kahn, Nina Kiken, Rosie Kiken, Gabriella Meltzer, Natalie Salzman, Avra Shapiro, Josh Warshawsky, and Lisa Wiznitzer) all wore the fabulous CJHS Israel at 60 shirt designed by our art teacher, Mrs. Snyder.
 Gabriella Meltzer was our soloist for The Star Spangled Banner. Thank you to the a cappella group for bringing such honor to the entire CJHS family. |
Senior Qualifies Again for Chemistry Camp
Yasher koach to Ari Frankel (and Mrs. Levinson, his chemistry teacher), who was once again named among the top 20 chemistry students in the nation, qualifying him to attend the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad study camp at the Air Force Academy in Colorado this June. Ari is one of only two students from the Chicago area selected for this honor. Following the study camp, four of the twenty students will be chosen to attend the International USNCO competition in Budapest, Hungary. Good luck, Ari! |
Students in the News
Junior Appointed to PANIM Alumni Advisory Board
Mazal tov to Lea Sarris, who was recently appointed as one of two local representatives to the Panim Alumni Advisory Board. The AAB is a group made up of superb PANIM alumni looking for ways to continue their PANIM experience.
CJHS sends its junior class to Washington, D.C. each fall to participate in PANIM. Sophomores, mark November 16-19, 2008 on your calendar for your own PANIM experience.
Senior Honored with BridgeBuilder Award
Yasher koach to senior Rosie Kiken, who received the BridgeBuilder Award recently. The BridgeBuilder Award recognizes the outstanding service of individuals who have built bridges of dialogue, cooperation and understanding between diverse groups and communities and who work, attend school, or live in the northern suburbs of Chicago. This year, the award was presented to nine outstanding students at high schools in and around the Northbrook area.
Junior's Artwork on Display in Congressional Office
 Ron Schrag was honored at a reception at the office of Congressman Mark Kirk on Friday, May 9 for his artwork submitted to the Congressional Art Contest. Ron was joined by over 30 students from  neighboring high schools and his family. Artwork was judged by the North Shore Art League, and the program was sponsored by Southwest Airlines. Ron's original painting will be on display in the art gallery for the next six months.
Senior Participates in JUF Fly-In
Ari Glasser went to D.C. recently as part of the JUF's Jewish Community Relations Council's Annual Fly-In. Her article, reflecting on the experience, is published on the JUF website. |
Alumni in the News
Leore Avidar and Brian Pogrund, Class of 2007, are the recent recipients of the Zell Lurie Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies Dare to Dream Opportunity Grant. They were the only undergraduate winners of the award, which is given to teams who demonstrate new, innovative business ideas. Leore and Brian, currently University of Michigan students, have founded Blue Lane Groceries Incorporated, a company that has developed a unique website that allows users to buy groceries online from their favorite grocery store and pick them up without ever leaving their car.
Leore and Brian are in the process of applying for a larger grant and would greatly appreciate your help. Click on the link to fill out a two-minute survey. Thanks in advance! |
Faculty in the News
Teacher Achieves Graduate School Milestone
Yasher koach to Ms. Sarah Bier, a member of the Judaic Studies faculty, who made her mark yesterday as the first Jewish graduate of the Catholic Theological Union, where she earned her master's degree in theology. The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times both published articles about this unique accomplishment.
Thank you to Jeff Schankerman and Tami Warshawsky for their assistance with the Tribune reporter and photographer.
College Counseling Department Attends Conference
Mr. Scher, Academic Dean/Director of College Counseling, and Ms. Rostker, College Counselor, attended the annual meeting of the Illinois Association of College Admission Counselors recently. Both are former presidents of the association. |
Senior Shabbaton A Success
Last Shabbat, 18 CJHS students spent a Senior Shabbaton together, hosted by Moriah Congregation in Deerfield. The seniors spent time singing, eating, davening, looking back on their experiences throughout high school, and relaxing with each other. They had a wonderful time together, and it was a great way to segue into the end of the year.
Thank you to Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi Katzman, Rabbi Dickman, and Mr. Nessel for graciously chaperoning the weekend. Thank you to the Flink and Warshawsky families for hosting the girls and boys, respectively, and the Schwartz-Dickman family for hosting the Goldberg-Katzman family. Thank you as well to Karen Walanka and Rabbi Sam Fraint of Moriah Congregation for all of their assistance, and to Ms. Musin for overseeing the arrangements of the Shabbaton.
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Bike the Drive with Chai Lifeline Midwest
Students, faculty, parents, and friends are invited to join representatives of other local Jewish day schools in raising money for a worthy cause. Enjoy a fantastic bike course, get fit, and raise funds for the children of Chai Lifeline by becoming a Chai Cyclist and participating in the annual Bank of America Bike the Drive, to be held on beautiful Lake Shore Drive on Sunday, May 25.
Experienced and novice riders are welcome to bike either half the route or the entire route, which begins at Buckingham Fountain. For more information, contact Jeremy Hipps, Esther Lowe, or Dr. Gary Auslander. Visit the Chai Lifeline website to register directly and learn more.
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Education Committee Member Wins AVI CHAI Fellowship
Congratulations to Dr. Betsy Dolgin Katz, a member of CJHS's Education Committee, for being one of the first recipients of The AVI CHAI Fellowship. The AVI CHAI Fellowship is unique and constitutes the largest cash award to emerging communal and educational leaders within the North American Jewish community. The recipients of The AVI CHAI Fellowship were selected from an initial pool of more than 40 nominations that were submitted by 20 nominators (18 located in the United States and two in Israel).
"The AVI CHAI Fellowship is intended to be a vehicle for investing in people with vision, creativity, courage, savvy and stamina to try new things, to think outside the conventional boxes or inside them in new ways, and to see opportunities where others see obstacles," explains Arthur Fried, AVI CHAI's Chairman. Each of the AVI CHAI Fellows has demonstrated a track record of commitment towards these ends, and although the award -- $75,000 per fellow or team per year -- will go towards their proposed activities, the purpose of The AVI CHAI Fellowship is to advance and promote the individual winners as important forces in building a vital American Jewish future built upon these values. |
CJHS Well-Represented in CHUSY Region Leadership
About a month ago, almost 200 teens from the Chicagoland area and Wisconsin gathered in Waukesha, Wisconsin for CHUSY Region's 57th annual Kinnus. The USYers spent the weekend trying to find their own Stairway to Heaven, the weekend's theme. Everyone left having enjoyed the amazing convention and enthusiastic for the next USY year to begin.
CJHS was lucky enough to be represented by a large amount of delegates from many area synagogues, as well as the four people who planned the convention: co-chairs Seth Berkman and Richard Kahn, Executive/Israel Affairs VP Josh Warshawsky, and President Jacob Stoehr. In addition to being planned by four CJHS seniors, the outgoing and incoming Regional Boards are well represented with CJHS students. In addition, members of our faculty-Rabbi Goldberg and Rabbi Fryer Bodzin-went to Kinnus and taught during various programs.
Yasher Koach to CJHS students on the 2007-2008 CHUSY Executive Board:
Jacob Stoehr, President
Josh Warshawsky, Executive/Israel Affairs Vice President
Avi Coven, Religion/Education Vice President
Phylicia Geraty, Communications Vice President
Mazal Tov to CJHS students on the 2008-2009 CHUSY Executive Board:
Hannah Miller, Membership/Kadima Vice President
Jacquie Zaluda, Social Action/Tikun Olam Vice President
Shoshana Coven, Communications Vice President |
An Evening of the Arts
Open Mic
The CJHS Literary Journal hosted its third annual Open Mic Afternoon on April 15. Students and faculty read poetry and prose and performed at the evening. It was an excellent opportunity to watch our students (and teachers!) display their talents in this casual setting. Open Mic is a pre-release party for The Prints, the CJHS Literary Journal, which was distributed to students today.
Evening of Classics
Later that evening, CJHS hosted its first Evening of Classics at CJE's Gidwitz Place in Deerfield. The a cappella group gave its debut public performance. Seth Berkman and Richard Kahn performed classical works on the piano in addition to joining in ensembles with cellist Rosie Kiken and violinist Nina Kiken. Dafna Broekman sang a Schubert artsong, accompanied by Richard Kahn. Finally, Seth Berkman, Josh Warshawsky, and Shai Kamin shared some of their original compositions. The students were directed by vocal director Ms. Gail Gottlieb. |
Breakfast Sponsorship
Thank you to the Schneider family for sponsoring breakfast on April 14 in honor of Adam's birthday.
Thank you to the Aron family for sponsoring breakfast on April 29 and May 15 in honor of Victoria and all CJHS students.
Thank you to the Harris family for sponsoring breakfast on May 6 in honor of Jonah's birthday.
Thank you to the Ferri family for sponsoring breakfast on May 9 in honor of Ariel's birthday.
If you would like to sponsor breakfast in honor of a student's birthday (or any occasion), please contact Ms. Altman via email or by phone at 847.324.3713. The students love the recognition, and the bagels are great, too! |
Baruch Dayan HaEmet
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Earle Magid, beloved father of Richard (Monica) Magid, grandfather of Aaron and Beth, CJHS alumni. The funeral was on Friday morning. Shiva will take place at the home of Pearl Magid, 1150 Rudolph, #5P, in Northbrook. Shiva hours will be Saturday, 9:00-10:00 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:30-9:00 p.m. Weekday minyanim will be at 7:45 p.m.
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Rabbi Albert Simon, beloved father of Joel (Debbie) Simon, grandfather of Isaac and Sammy Simon, last Friday. The funeral took place on Sunday. The family is sitting shiva at their home all week, 2544 W. Birchwood, Unit A, in Chicago.
Hamakom Yinachem Etchem B'toch Sh'ar Avalei Tziyon V'Yerushalayim.
May God's presence comfort the Magid and Simon families among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Community News & Events
SSDS Quick Business Networking
Any SSDS/CJHS affiliate may sign up for the Quick Business Connections listserv, which encourages business referral requests/recommendations and posts by job seekers and employers.
To subscribe, send a blank email to
ssdsquickbusinessconnections-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Once subscribed, to post, send an email to ssdsquickbusinessconnections@yahoogroups.com
We recommend posting about your business or business needs once every quarter. Also, save the date--join us for the next SSDS Quick Business Network meeting at the Northbrook SSDS, Tuesday, May 13th. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Shalom TV Announces Israel at 60 High School Video Contest
As part of its yearlong celebration of "Israel at 60," Shalom TV is inviting high school students throughout America to participate in an "Israel at 60 Video Contest." Any 60-second video saluting Israeli history or Israel today is welcome. Winning videos, and those receiving honorable mention, will air nationally on Shalom TV to more than 16 million homes across the country.
Submissions must be postmarked by August 31, 2008. An entry form and official contest rules are available on the Shalom TV website.
Kosher Chinese Delivery in North Suburbs
In response to community requests, Tein Li Chow will be starting free delivery to Highland Park.Every Sunday and Wednesday, delicious Chinese cuisine will be delivered to the Highland Park Jewel. Just place your order with Tein Li Chow by 2:00 p.m. and it will be waiting for you at the Kosher Deli anytime after 4:00 p.m. Call 847-328-4642 to reserve your delivery today. |
Shabbat Shalom
Candlelighting is at 7:49 p.m. Friday. Shabbat Shalom! | |
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