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MARCH 17, 2016 | The Jewish Home
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MAY Ushers in Adar II
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n Rosh Chodesh Adar II, Mesivta Ateres Yaakov hosted two inspirational speakers. On Thursday, the talmidim were enthralled by the inspiring story delivered by Rabbi Yitzy Haber. Rabbi Haber provided guidance on emunah and simcha, all while entertaining all those in attendance. Rabbi Haber serves as the youth director at Aish Kodesh and is a member of the kollel at Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns. On Friday, the yeshiva was visited
by HaRav Nissan Kaplan, a revered maggid shiur in the Mir Yeshiva Yerushalayim. Rav Meir Braunstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedolah Ateres Yaakov, introduced his Rebbe, Harav Kaplan. HaRav Kaplan spoke enthusiastically about the different challenges life sends to everyone and the opportunity of growth that those opportunities present. After the divrei chizuk, the talmidim and rabbeim lined up to greet and receive brachos from the venerated maggid shiur.
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Bnos Malka Celebrate Bas Mitzvah with Medical Clowning
T
he 7th grade at Bnos Malka Academy is marking the culmination of the Bas Mitzvah of all the students in their class. To celebrate their ascension to adulthood the students participated in Medical Clowning training through Areyvut. The girls were educated in the art of clowning and balloon art.
They then began the transformation by applying clown makeup and dressing in costumes. Armed with their new skills, they visited the Boulevard Alp where they brought plenty of smiles and joy. Students returned from the trip invigorated and inspired to spread warmth to others in need.
Israeli Wines Sweep International Competition
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srael once again proved it can produce world-class wines, with Israeli wineries winning four gold medals and five silver at the international Mundus Vini Competition held this week in Dusseldorf, Germany. More than 5,000 wines from all major winemaking regions compete at the Mundus Vini competition in multiple categories, making it one of the most significant competitions in the wine making world. Prestigious Grand Gold medal was awarded to Galil Mountain Alon 2012. Gold medals went to: Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Gamla Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, and Galil Mountain Yiron 2012. Silver Medals were awarded to: Yarden Chardonnay Oden 2013, Yarden Pinot Noir 2011, Galil Pinot Noir 2014, Galil Ela 2013, and Galil Sauvignon Blanc 2013. Golan Heights Winery, Israel’s premier winery, has been bringing the best of Israeli wine to the global market for twenty-three years. With grapes grown in the green pastures
in the shadow of Mt Hermon, GHW produces award-winning wines under a number of labels, including Yarden, Gamla, and Hermon. Galil Mountain winery was established in 2000 as a joint venture with GHW. Galil has quickly garnered a reputation for producing high quality wines at affordable prices. Galil Mountain winery won in five categories including a prestigious Grand Gold medal, which was only awarded to 39 wines through the competition. All these award-winning wines can be sampled at the Israeli stand at the ProWein fair in Dusseldorf, where the Mundus Vini competition takes place. Golan Heights Winery is proud to be part of the Israeli delegation, which brings the best to Israeli wines to the world stage. Other participating wineries include the Galil, Teperberg, Gvaot, Yaffo, Recanti, Trio, and Vitkin wineries. For more information about the Israeli delegation, please contact Rachel Gross on pr1@impmedia.co.il.