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Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island Welcomes New Principal Rabbi Eli Rubin The Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island is thrilled to welcome Rabbi Eli Rubin as the principal for the Junior High School talmidim in grades 6 through 8. Given the Yeshiva’s tremendous growth in its enrollment, the appointment of a menahal dedicated to the middle school-age boys will allow YKLI to continue to provide each boy with individualized attention based on his unique strengths, challenges, and interests. Rabbi Rubin has extensive chinuch experience working with boys in the middle school grades. His charismatic personality combined with his signature warmth resonates with this age group and his passion for learning and middos development will certainly inspire the talmidim to strive in all areas of their lives. YKLI has an outstanding limudei kodesh program and engaging middosbuilding initiatives, and under Rabbi Rubin’s leadership, the talmidim should
continue to flourish throughout their middle school years. Determined to help each child realize his potential while forging his own relationship with Hashem, Rabbi Rubin’s goal is to nurture the she’lamais of each talmid in all areas. “We are committed to developing true bnei Torah—aspiring talmidei chachomim who excel in middos and derech eretz, possess strong skills and extensive knowledge who will be proud of their yiddishkeit. We seek to provide the talmidim with the ruach and the supportive environment they need to truly thrive during these critical middle school years,” explained Rabbi Rubin. Rabbi Rubin’s passion for motivating children to grow in their avodas Hashem is shared by all the administrators, rabbeim, moros and teachers at YKLI, and together they are planning for another terrific year of learning, middos development, intellectual inquiry and academic engagement.
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Charlie Harary to Speak in Forest Hills Chazaq presents a powerful event with Charlie Harary this Sunday night, September 2nd. The topic will be on “How to get into the book of life.” The lecture is scheduled for 8:30pm; refreshments will be served at 8pm. The lecture will be held at Beth Gavriel Community Center, 66 - 35 108th street, Forest Hills, NY and is generously sponsored by Caring Professionals. For more information, call or text 917-617-3636 or email info@chazaq. org.
Shloime Dachs and Michoel Pruzansky Concert at the Long Beach Boardwalk!
HANC West Hempstead Elementary School “Back to School” News Welcoming a New Principal! HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School in West Hempstead is thrilled to begin the year under the guidance of an innovative and dynamic educational leader, Rabbi Yaakov Sadigh. Rabbi Sadigh has twenty years of experience as a Jewish educator, serving as an administrator and classroom teacher at Ezra Academy and Y.C.Q. Rabbi Sadigh, who received his smicha from Yeshiva Nechmat Yerushalayim, has a Masters degree in Special Education and a Masters Certificate in School Building Leadership from St. John’s University. Rabbi Sadigh brings his extraordinary warmth, his commitment to Torah and mitzvot, and his passion for excellence to HANC. HANC is proud to have Rabbi Sadigh at the helm. Highlights for the Upcoming 2012-2013 School Year HANC’s Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Elementary School in West Hempstead continues to enhance and
revamp existing curriculum and programs to reflect the shifts in the New York State Core Curriculum and to reinforce differentiated education and a focus on every individual student’s needs. Students are leveled for reading, math, and Hebrew language; so that every student can receive the attention they need to achieve proficiency. HANC continues to leverage technology to further engage students and to provide students with exposure to the cutting edge technological tools needed to succeed in the world today. Every classroom is outfitted with a Smart Board and the kindergarten has a Smart Table as well. Students in HANC Kindergarten through 6th grade will enjoy specialties including art, music, library, science and gym. The HANC building has enjoyed a new makeover as well, with new windows, a new phone system, and a brand new Reading Room. We look forward to welcoming the students for another amazing year filled with learning and fun!
Michoel Pruzansky, State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, Rabbi Chaim Wakslak, Shloime Dachs
On the Thursday evening, the Young Israel of Long Beach in conjunction with the City of Long Beach sponsored the second summer concert on the boardwalk. Prior to the concert, David Goldstein together with several volunteers from the YILB hosted families from Chai Lifeline to an elaborate barbecue which took place in the shul. Following the barbeque, the City of Long Beach provided a bus to transport the Chai Lifeline families directly to the concert. The idyllic combination of beautiful weather, the ocean in the background, and the brightly shining moon proved to be a magnificent background for the performance presented by Shloime Dachs and Michoel Pruzansky. Rabbi
Chaim Wakslak welcomed the large crowd that came from across the tristate area. He extended a special welcome to the guests of Chai Lifeline and to many individuals from the HASC Center who were invited to the evening of enjoyment. Also present at the event was State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg. Rabbi Wakslak noted in his remarks that Harvey is a great friend of the Jewish community in Long Beach and has always been available to provide assistance in any way possible. The evening ended with everyone spiritually uplifted and ready to move positively forward during the month of Elul.