The Big Brother Program Chanukah Trip

This year there are 22 students whose fathers are career officers in the IDF and three students who are IDF Orphans, taking part in this important program.

 

For the Avot Ubanim that took place over Chanukah, the Big Brothers attended the learning instead of those whose fathers could not attend.

Chanukah is an 8 day long vacation, difficult for the mothers who are home alone with all of the Kids. The Big Brothers took the students on a beautiful Tiyul  in  Nachal Prat for a day and had a great time! They hiked, played learned and had a terrific experience.

 

An unforgettable Bar- Mitzvah!

When Yonatan Wasserman, of Scarsdale NY was looking for a meaningful way to celebrate his Bar- Mitzvah, he heard through a family friend that there is a school in Eli that plans special Bar- Mitzvah days. Yonatan heard that Talmud Torah Hadar-Yosef is looking to create a library in memory of their beloved teachers Avi and Avital Volansky Hy"d that were killed in a terror attack during the second intifada. He decided that this was to be his Chessed project, he began a book drive and asked all of his family and friends to give gifts to be used to purchase books for the Library.

The Bar- Mitavah day was tailored to fit Yonatans, personality, and interests. After a beautiful Tefilla and breakfast at the Kotel we drove to the Psagot winery and visitors center overlooking the Battlefield of Shaul and Yonatan. We relived the battle and      explained the tactics employed by Yonatan against the Plishtim. Because of Yonatan's interest in archaeology, we proceeded to ancient Shilo and took part in an archaeological workshop. Guests, dressed as in biblical times, wrote their names on ostricons in ancient Hebrew and washed ancient pottery shards.

Our next stop was a beautiful dedication of the Library at Hadar - Yosef in Eli. Yonatan was presented with a plaque by Mayor of Eli Koby Eliraz and Rabbi Yehudah Veinner Principal of the Talmud Torah. Yonatan's family members inserted stickers in the books in honor of his Bar- Mitzvah.

Following the moving ceremony it was time for some paintball!! The Bar- Mitzvah guests learned how to shoot paint ball guns from the tactical response team in Eli and had a great time!! The day concluded with a joyous party in the Simcha hall. Hadar- Yosef's Bar- Mitzvah class gathered celebrate with the Bar- Mitzvah Boy. It was a great day!

Our Friends around the Globe

We were honored with a visit by Rabbi Marwick and family from our sister congregation Shomrei Emunah Baltimore.

Rabbi Binyamin and Dr. Miriam Marwick and children enjoyed a day of excavating in Ancient Shilo, a mezzuza making workshop at Hadar-Yosef carpentry shop and Lunch with the mayor of Eli Koby Eliraz.

We are thankful to Congregation Shomrei Emunah for their long term connection to Eli and their generous support of our Big brother program.

A new year has bygone

the end of the school-year

The end of Tamuz arrived, and the end of the school year came as well.

We wish the students, parents and the staff of the Talmud Torah a happy summer brake,

And look forward on seeing them all at the beginning of a fresh new school year in the first of Elul.

Grandfathers and Grandsons

The traditional 'Grandfathers and Grandsons' Learning took place this year for the fourth time in a row!

  
 

On a Friday morning of Tamuz, Grandfathers, Grandmothers and Grandsons of the Talmud Torah came together in Eli.   The Grandfathers and Grandsons' learned together, the grandmothers heard an interesting lecture and they all enjoyed a play by the fourth grade students.
  
     
 

 We wish to thank the Grandfathers & Grandmothers for their effort to participate in this special event and being part of the Talmud Torah family.

     

We hope to see you next year as well.

    

The summer opening at Hadar- Yosef

The month of Tamuz is a special month for the students of the Talmud Torah. Most of the schools in the country finished learning last week, and the students of the Talmud Torah learn an additional month. Along there usual studies, during this summer month there are various activities, such as: a trip to Jerusalem, a 'mail stamp' learning center, a workshop center, an animal show and much more.
 
       

The beginning of the month of Tamuz was acknowledged at the Talmud Torah with a festive opening event including cotton candy, competitive games, bounty castles a  climbing wall, and a trip to the swimming-pool in Eli.

       

The students enjoyed new T-shirts with an etching  made by one of the students  and many more surprises. We wish everyone a happy and enjoyable summer.

      

´Yom Yerushalayim´ - Jerusalem Day
This year the Talmud Torah celebrated the liberation of Jerusalem on a festive and Exciting day.

The day began in a special prayer – the higher grads prayed together in our 'Bait midrash'
and the lower grades prayed in their class.

for the higher grads The day continued with a special breakfast, classes learning about  'Yom Yerushalayim' and a enjoyable game of " Treasure Hunt " about the different neighborhoods of Jerusalem.

The lower grades enjoyed a ceremony and play of 'Yom Yerushalayim' by the students of the 4rth grade.

During the whole day, a model of Jerusalem – which was made by the students of the first and second grade in art class – was exhibited in the main yard.
 

     

model of Jerusalem made by the students of the first and second grade.

ceremony and play by the students of the 4rth grade.

´Fathers and sons´ learning for Shavuot

On Tusday morning, Erev Shavuot, the Talmud Torah held one of their Periodic 'Fathers and sons' learning.

The students and parents learned about Shavuot and the holiday's special mining.

The fathers had an enjoyable experience and the children got a special tasty surprise.

Avraham & Meir Fried visit the Talmud Torah.
Before the Students left for there Pesach holiday we had a visit of the singer Avraham Fried and his son Meir, who came to plant a tree in memory of Udi and Yoav Fogel HID.
The students welcomed the visitors with songs, and escorted them to a short tour of the "Butterfly garden" (deducted to the fallen Soldiers of the Second Lebanon War - Roy Klein, Amichai Merhavia & Gilad Zussman HID).
The students helped them plant a grape Vine and greeted the guests on their efforts to come to Eli and wished them a Kosher and Happy Pesach.
The visit was very happy and exciting and reinforced the students and staff during this difficult time.

Udi and Yoav Fogel HID
Talmud Torah Hadar- Yosef mourns the loss of our dear teacher Udi Fogel and our beloved sweet student Yoav Fogel who were brutally murdered by terrorists  along with Ruthie, Elad and Hadas Fogel, Friday night in their home in Itamar. Udi was a mechanech for two years at the Talmud Torah well loved by students and Staff. Yoav was a sweet pure soul loved by all.Udi and Ruthie Moved to Ariel with the community of Nezarim after they were uprooted from their home in Gush Katif. They decided to continue with their lives and to teach Torah and the love of Eretz Yisrael.A year ago they moved to Itamar where Udi began to Teach at the Yishiva Hagvohaa and was very successful with his students. We are astounded by this  terrible tragedy,
 
תהא נשמתם צרורה בצרור החיים 

"Mishenichnas Adar marbim b´sima"
"Mishenichnas Adar marbim b'sima"
The opening of Adar Bet at the Talmud Torah
was celebrated with dancing and a special kiosk
organized by the eighth grade students.

        

The ´Simchat Torah´ project
"The begening of Adar bait is celebrated at the Talmud Torah with the traditional 'Siyum' event – A celebration of the ending of the 'Simchat Torah' project.
The Simchat Torah project is the learning of the 'Shas' (the "six orders of the Mishnah") by all the students (first through eighth grade) with another family member.

Maj. Eliraz Peretz HYD
On this Thursday, A memorial service is held in memory of Maj. Eliraz Peretz HYD.Maj. Eliraz Peretz was killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists who were planting explosives along the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip 11 months ago.On this day, students in all Classes, dedicated Their studies Lilui Nishmat Eliraz HYD.

A month in the light of Rabbi Aryeh Levin

The month of Adar - a month "in the light of Rabbi Aryeh Levin", known as "Father of Prisoners" and as the "Tzadik of Jerusalem". We at the Talmud Torah, will devote our studies this month to learn about the life of  Reb Aryeh: his wonderful character and his donations and wonders. we will try to embrace the Tzadiks ways.Many activities are planned in "The light of Rabbi Aryeh" month:A new story about Reb Aryeh every day, A tour in Jerusalem "following the footsteps of Reb Ariyeh", An art display-portraits made by our students, Puzzles and games about Reb Aryeh And much more.
        
(Examples of students drawings)

Tu Beshvat
On the weekend of Tu Beshvat
the students held traditional ceremonies, quizzes
and studying the various plants and trees.

The children enjoyed the special atmosphere
and the very sweet fruit.
 
 

Tefilla for Rain
 

 

Monday the 22^nd of Kislev the students and teachers gathered in the Beit Midrash
of the Talmud Torah to Daven for the much needed rain. May Hashem hear the
prayers of tinokot shel beit raban and may we be blessed with gishmei bracha!

Our Friends from Around the Globe


 

Our Friends from Around the Globe

 

Congregation Shomrei Emunah of Baltimore is the sister community of our Yishuv Eli.
This year we began a partnership program between Shomrei  Emunah and Talmud Torah Hadar-Yosef:
 A Big Brother program was created for the children of soldiers killed in action and for students whose
fathers are career officers in the IDF and spend many day away from their families. Recognizing the
importance of father figures in the lives of these young boys, the Talmud Torah has initiated a Big
Brother Program and has asked the members of Shomrei Emunah to participate with them in this important
and very worthy cause. The program is an educational one, with the big brothers assisting the boys with
 homework, Limudai Kodesh studies, and general camaraderie.

Our Connection with Congregation Shomrei Emunah is a very special one. We have had two recent
visits by congregation members who came to visit Eli and Hadar- Yosef to see first hand the progress
with this program.

We would like to thank Congregation Shomrei Emunah for this special connection and for becoming
our partners in this important project. We would especially like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Layne
Lowenstein for their tremendous efforts in making this project a reality.  

Mike and Layne Lowenstein with Shlomit Peretz

Visiting Kita Aleph

Martin and Sheila Orshan in our Butterfly Garden

 

 

 

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Yom Ptirat Rachel Imenu at Hadar- Yosef
 

Yom Ptirat Rachel Imeinu

 

In honor of the Yahrtzeit of Rachel Imeinu, Mr. Nissim Hovav- father of  Capt. Ariel Hovav H"YD, who was killed in a terror attack in Wadi Haramia in 2003, came to give a lecture to the junior high school students about the very special connection between his son Ariel , and Kever Rachel. Ariel, during his army service was stationed in Beit Lehem, he took a very special interest in Kever Rachel and was devoted to keeping it an open place of prayer to Jews at all times even endangering his own life for this purpose. The students learned about Ariel's special character through the stories conveyed by Nissim Hovav. We thank Mr. Hovav for coming to share the stories of
Ariel's devotion during his life and his heroic death.

 

Elective Studies Erev Rosh Hashana

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Graduation Class
 

Besha'a Tova the 8^th graders graduated. In addition to their regular studies, the second half of the year was dedicated to different projects. Amongst the projects were: a hike from Sea to Sea (from the Mediterranean to the Kinneret) - the eighth graders hiked for three days carrying all their gear on their backs. They were extremely excited after the three day hike to swim in the Kinneret. The end of the year play was dedicated to Jonathan Pollard. The class volunteered for three days on Kibbutz Tirat Ztvi in the Beit She'an Valley. In carpentry, each student chose a project that took most of the year to plan and complete. The last month was dedicated to the yearbook and Siyumei Masechtot - the yearbook itself consisted of articles in Emuna, Halacha, and Gemorah written by the students themselves. We wish our graduates luck in their Yeshivot!!

Shalom Kita Aleph
 

Shalom Kita Aleph This year 50 new students were welcomed to the Talmud Torah with singing, dancing and a chocolate Aleph Bet cake.

Playground Dedication
 

On Yom Yerushalayim, a beautiful new playground was dedicated at the Talmud Torah,  the kind gift of Mrs. Sabina Citron. This was a special and very happy ceremony. When the ribbon was cut, hundreds of joyous children ran to climb on and enjoy the new gift. As the words of the prophet Zecharia: "עוד ישבו זקנים וזקנות ברחובות ירושלים.. ורחבות העיר ימלאו, ילדים וילדות, משחקים ברחובותיה" "There Shall yet be old men and old women sit in the broad places off Jerusalem...And the broad places of the city should be full of boys and girls playing in the broad places thereof"

Deputy Minister of Education Visits

The Deputy to the Minister of Education, Rabbi Meir Poroush came to visit the Talmud Torah, the students accompanied the deputy minister in song holding Israeli flags. Rabbi Poroush addressed the students and spoke of the importance of Torah learning and education. He expressed his hope that soon we should be learning in a permanent building. The Rabbi concluded his visit by planting a cherry tree in the Butterfly Garden.