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The Shulamith Torah Bowl Experience
23rd Annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park
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First Row: Anni Laufer, Rivka Bennun, Meira Steiner, Sara Stein, Miri Granik Second row: Shoshana Brunner, Ilana Brunner, Leah Gerber, Essie Abittan, Rachee Ganchrow, Shira Zelefsky Third Row: Arielle Yarmish, Ariella Borah, Yael Schreier Last row: Rabbi Wolofsky (League Commissioner), Mrs. Rookie Billet (Team Advisor), Tamar Stern, Chaya Malka Bokow, Ayelet Rosman, Leora Muskat
By: Sara Stein, Team Member
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eing a part of the Shulamith Torah Bowl team was a wonderful experience. It is truly amazing to see how far we’ve come. Led by our devoted captains, Rivka Bennun and Meira Steiner, and advisor Mrs. Billet, we began our amazing year! After weeks of preparation, we walked into the championship, with a feeling of utter exhilaration. Finally, all of our hard work would be tested in this last challenge. The challenge, as this game definitely was, was a
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close one. Each team kept on pulling forward and falling back again, as the buzzers lit up after each question. All of the teams were buzzing in, and for a while, we couldn’t tell who the winner would be. This lasted until the final six questions of the game and what happened then can only be described as miraculous. Each time Rabbi Wolofsky read a question, our captains buzzed in faster than a bolt of lightning and answered. I have never seen anyone move so fast. After all the questions were asked, the whole room filled with cheers as Rabbi Wolofsky announced that we, Shulamith School for Girls, had won. We walked through everything after that as if in a daze. We couldn’t believe that we had won! Although we are so glad that we won, and so proud that we learned an entire sefer, the part of Torah Bowl that was truly incredible was the achdut displayed. All the teams were so happy for each other, clapping even when the other team gained a point. At lunch, we all walked around the room conversing with everyone about things related and not related to Torah Bowl. Through Torah Bowl, we have made friendships and experienced the beautiful feeling of accomplishment in doing something great!
0,000 people of all ages are expected at the 23rd Annual Israel Day Concert in Central Park -The Concert With A Message, on Sunday, June 5 from 2:30-7:30 PM, rain or shine, free admission, after the Celebrate Israel Parade. The event, taking place this year on Yom Yerushalayim, the 28th of Iyar, commemorates the 49th anniversary of the miracle of the Six Day War and the Re-unification of Jerusalem. The Concert/Rally will be held at Central Park’s Summer Stage (enter Park at 5th Ave. & 72nd St.). The Carl Freyer z”l Tribute, in memorial to Dr. Manfred Lehmann z”l, and in recognition of Rose & Reuben Mattus z”l, was founded by Carl z”l and Sylvia Freyer in 1993, at the suggestion of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, to protest the Oslo accords. The concert’s long-time organizers are Dr. Joseph and Karen Frager and the chairpersons are Dr. Paul and Drora Brody, for the 11th consecutive year. Returning are musical director Shloime Dachs, emcee Nachum Segal, media coordinator Odeleya Jacobs and web coordinator Chaim Leibtag. The concert is sponsored by the Israel Concert In The Park Committee, in association with Young Israel Chovevei Zion and the National Council of Young Israel. This year’s Concert is dedicated to the 10 American citizens Hy”d, murdered by terrorists in Israel over the past two years. Important messages will be delivered by powerfully eloquent speakers that include Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon; former UN Ambassador John Bolton; Major Pete Hegseth,
Fox News Analyst; ZOA President Morton Klein; activist Ken Abromowitz; National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) President Farley Weiss; RZA President Martin Oliner; Assemblyman David Weprin; NYC Councilman Rory Lancman; Rabbi David Algazie; Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie; and activists Jeff Wiesenfeld and Rivka Abbe. Talented entertainers include Lipa Schmeltzer; Eitan Katz; Tal Vaknin accompanied by Shlomi Aharoni, direct from Israel; Shloime Dachs, along with his orchestra & singers; Avi Kilimnick; Michoel Pruzansky; Israeli Mati Shriki; Dr. Meyer Abittan; Jerry Markovitz; Chaim Kiss; Izzy Kieffer and Heshy R.; White Shabbos; Micha Gamerman from Brazil; and Matt Dubb. Much thanks to all of the patrons and supporters and sponsoring organizations, proudly listed on our Concert 2016 poster. These individuals and organizations help to ensure that the messages of the Concert reaches the White House, the Knesset and the far corners of the world. Once again, Mendy’s will be selling its delicious food. Due to tight security and the reality that the park reaches capacity quickly, causing people to have delayed entry until others exit, early arrival (from 1PM) is highly recommended to maximize chances of entry with shorter waiting time. No large bags or backpacks will be allowed into park. For further general information and how you can help, view our two distinct websites: www.IsraelDayConcert.org, as well as www.IsraelDayConcert.com or call 917-6505623.
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