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Magen David High School Student Newspaper May 3rd, 2013/ Iyar 5773
SEPHARDIC HERITAGE
Rachel Sardar
Candle Lighting Times May 3rd May 10th May 17th 7:35 PM 7:42 PM 7:49 PM
5/4 - Ralphie Massry, David Savdie, Mosie Schrem and Emily Shrem 5/5 - Sophia Cheika and Rebecca Mizrahi 5/10 - Liran Cohen 5/11 - Jeffery Grazi, Olga Khafif, Lauren Shalom and Albert Sitt 5/13 - Sandra Yedid, Harry Shomer and Ezra Mosseri 5/14 - Lenoy Vaknin and Daniel Hamowy 5/15 - Sammy Shamah and Sophia Gindi 5/16 - Joseph Tawil
Editorials
7801 Bay Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11214 Rabbi Harold Sutton Rosh Yeshivah Rabbi Saul Zucker Principal Mrs. Sabrina Maleh Associate Principal
your co-workers. At the nascent stages of my internship, I would openly tell you I dreaded going back everyday. I would go there, watch the clock tick, and try to waste the time away. As the days passed by however, and I became more familiarized with the real world setting and demands, I grew fonder of my duties there, and I came to realize what I do actually has an impact on the practice, and the practices patients. Another aspect of internships that takes getting used to, is working alongside unfamiliar employees- employees of different race and background. What I found to be true for myself is that I enjoy getting to know different people and becoming friendly with them. Additionally, if Im ever feeling stressed, I learned theres nothing wrong with going over to another employee (as long as theyre not too busy) and having a colloquial, informal conversation with them. The truth is, they are usually as bored as you are! Overall, this experience is unique and if taken full advantage of, can turn out to be very beneficial. And yes, we do miss MDY!
If you thought school was tiring wait until you start your internship; thats a whole new ballgame. The internship program serves as a kind of reality check. It is an experience where youre responsible for others as well as yourself, and where critical thinking is needed to solve everyday problems. Your internship will probably be the first time in your life youll really be working, and in the beginning youll hate it. Though as time moves on, youll start to warm up to your responsibilities, and to
Editors: Abraham Tobias, Paulette Gindi Reporters: Nathan Hasbani, Max Dweck, Jack Khaski, Abie Chabbott, Zachary Mosseri, Robert Safdieh, Judah Esses, Butchie Betesh, Dennis Dweck, Florence Catton, Lisa Chakkalo, Jennifer Harari, Han nah Cohen, Renee Cohen, Lynda Russo, Jeffrey Grazi Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Rachel Harari
STAFF
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS The Magen David Yeshivah-Celia Esses High School admits student of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school programs.
As our term on the SGO comes to an end, something to look forward to is our grade days. After the Arista assembly, the juniors enjoyed had a blast at Marine Park and fun station! It was a great way for the juniors to kick back and bond. The Lag BaOmer trip to Great Adventure was another great day, even though it was very tiring! This is a reminder for everyone: Dont forget to go to the softball games on Fridays after school and cheer our team on. Dont lose your school spirit! We are so proud of all our teams this year and their wins. Also, dont forget to look at the updated bulletin board. As our term comes to an end, and with elections around the corner, we just want to thank you for choosing us as your SGO. We also would like to wish the candidates a good luck and the new SGO much success with ease. Your secretary, Rene Cohen
called junior day; Im not nine years old! We started off our day at Marine Park, which was more of a socializing atmosphere. Juniors from different cliques got the chance to bond with classmates from other cliques. We played different sports from volleyball to dodge ball. It felt like Mr. Ds class all over again; we all enjoyed it. We then traveled to Staten Island to go to Fun Station. Everyones first reaction was, The dry cleaners next door is bigger than that place. When we entered Fun Station, we realized how big it actually was. It was so much fun!! We all congregated in the gym and prayed Minha. It felt special, and presented a Kiddush Hashem. Who would have thought its possible to win a jackpot on one of those old arcade machines? Maybe ten different students did. We got the chance to play different games, and go on many rides, and even play laser tag! Looking around at the place, I realized the importance of being a part of my grade. I spent the last three years with them, and I really could do it all over again. We all appreciated the hard work the SGO put into the trip! Special thanks to Rabbi Scheinfeld as well! -Paulette Gindi
By Hannah Cohen
Dvar Torah
Five of you will pursue a hundred, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand. The parasha begins speaking about the rewards the Jews will receive when they observe the Misvot. Five Jews will pursue a hundred enemies and a hundred Jews will pursue 10,000. Rashi asks if five Jews can pursue a hundred enemies then mathematically speaking shouldnt one hundred Jews pursue 2,000 and not 10,000? We all know the saying, two is better than one. Two can accomplish a lot more together than just two people individually. When two people are united in searching for Hashem their actions are more effective. When a community is actively involved in Torah and Misvot they are reaching higher levels and accomplishing greater things. The word TEAM stands for: Together, Everyone Accomplishes More. Shabbat Shalom, Hannah Cohen
Dear Dennis and Flo, AP Exams and SATs are coming up soon. How do you suggest I study? -Busy Month Ahead
Busy Month Ahead, No matter what I answer you or what advice I give you, we both know you're going to end up cramming it all in the night before. Go with my motto: Due tomorrow=do tomorrow! -Ya boy D-eazy! Dear Dennis and Flo,
Dear Busy Month Ahead, If you didn't already buy the review books, go do that now! Practice the problems over and over. Look into getting a tutor, either solo or with a friend. The school gives free review sessions too so make sure you are attending them. The best way is to keep on doing those practice tests! -Flo
Thank you for your participation in this week's book club! Stay tuned next issue for a new book suggestion, followed by another book club discussion!
I am trying to do better in school, but whenever I need to stay home and study my friends keep stopping me. They convince me to go out instead or talk on the phone all night. What should I do? -Negatively Influenced Dear Negatively Influenced, First of all if they make you talk on the phone all night make sure you don't go over your data plan, because then you will really be in trouble. In regards to your plans on doing better in school but your friends wanting to go out, that's easy. Just go out all night with the kids in the honor class! Best Regards, Russo's Dear Negatively Influenced, It's very hard to balance friends and work, trust me. It's important to think about your priorities and to learn to balance them. If you could go out with them for an hour rather than the entire night, or just talk on the phone for a few minutes it'll be a lot better. Make sure you take the time to study for important tests. A great strategy is to keep up with your homework every night because you won't fall behind in any subject, making studying a lot easier. -Flo
Philosophy
" Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fullfil it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it." -Mother Teresa
If you have any information about this crime, please talk to a Forensic Science student. Investigation into this theft will begin next week.
Senior Internships
Marie Betesh
Jeffrey Dweck
Internship: MDYHS What it is: I work with Mrs. Maleh at the high school. What you do: I am currently planning senior banquet. We have a certain budget to work with and I have to fit that budget to include a dinner, catering, tablecloths, center pieces, etc. My expectations here did not meet the reality at all. I seriously thought this would be a fake internship and I would be chilling all day. Instead Im making orders or going on errands. Goals: I am learning great networking skills through this internship. I have to talk to a lot of people in order to place necessary orders. I am also working on my time-management and organization skills. There are so many things to cover and some can be so time consuming that I am really learning to prioritize. Internship: Kings County District Attorney What it is: Charles J. Hines is the head DA, and there are many different divisions and bureaus. So, for example, someone might be working in crimes against children, homicide, domestic violence, autopsy, etc. The goal is to work together to charge someone who should be convicted as a criminal. What you do: I work with paralegals and the Assistant to the DA (ADA) and the District Investigator (DI). If anyone needs something they come to me. A typical day would be getting subpoenas, getting something signed or stamped, to photocopy autopsy reports and pictures of dead bodies! Goals: I was always intrigued by the field of criminal justice by watching shows but I soon realized it was nothing like that. When I brought it up to some paralegals they all laughed and said it doesnt happen as quickly as it does in TV shows. I still hope to take criminal justice and psychology classes in Marymount and perhaps get my masters at John Jay.
Morris Dweck
Internship: Apparel Company What it is: The company sells wholesale baby clothing- newborns, infants, and toddlers. What you do: I work on inventories and I organize the showrooms, which is where all of the meetings take place. I also work a little in sales and help make orders. Goals: The school chose this internship for me because I wanted something in the business area. I am definitely happy they did, because I am interested in this and I already feel like I know it well. I like working in the garment industry and I am good with sales. My supervisor told me I am useful and that made me feel very confident!
Danielle Chera
Current Events
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK Continued from page 1 Q: Is there anything that is not in the school this year that you would like to see next year? A: I would like to see free breakfast and lunch and possibly the ability to use the elevators. Q: What impression did you feel the Arista ceremony on Wednesday left on you? A: It left me motivated to do more work and to become an Arista student in a couple of years.
ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE SCHOOL-WIDE MATH CONTEST: Yossi Harari, Freshman Albert Antar, Junior Hannah Cohen, Junior Nissim Hazkour, Junior
Arista Awards Ceremony On Wednesday, the Arista students participated in a wonderful, inspiring ceremony. Mr. Randall, a spectator at the event, "was inspired by the messages presented in the student and staff speeches." Similarly, Jessica Almani and Mrs. Auman described the participants as "true role models" who "motivate us to aim higher." Sophia Safdieh describes the "model students" as not only academic, but also respectful to both their peers and their teachers. Juniors Caline Chaaya, Hannah Cohen, Renee Cohen, Yehonatan Hadar, Aaron F. Harari, Stephanie Laoui, Mordi Lati, Raquel F. Sabbagh, Angela Shaaya, Gloria Terzi, Michelle Wahba, Orly Yazdi, and Amy Yedid were presented with this honor. These students qualified by achieving over a 91% average for five consecutive semesters. The ceremony was followed by a congratulatory luncheon in the library with parents and faculty members.
INTRODUCING THE NEXT SCHOOL-WIDE CONTEST: HISTORY PUBLIC SERIVE ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO Due: May 31st Prize: $50 Amazon Gift Card
First, Choose an Issue: Make the connection between the world population at 7 billion and ONE of the following: a. Food Security b. Global Status of Women/Girls c. Wildlife Habitat
Then, Research the Issue: To start your research, check out the background reading associated with the topic youve chosen. Outside research is also a good idea. Here is a good source to get you started: http://www.worldof7billion.org/ index.php//student_video_contest/research_resources
Before you create a 30-45 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) Video, take a look at the Judging Rubric. Judging Rubric: Content Clarity: Does the PSA clearly make the connection between population and the chosen topic? Memorable/Interesting: How well does the PSA draw in the listener and keep their attention? Creativity: Is the PSA original and something we havent seen before? Production: What is the overall quality of production (including visual and sound elements)?
Join our team at The Flame Freshmen: Email ThePress@Mdyhs.net Sophomores & Juniors: Sign up for Journalism
Mrs. Aumans Jokes You didnt pass your permit test? Hopefully youll pass my test on Monday. Can you please give me the homework? You dont have to be so demanding! Hitler married Stalin. Its actually legal these days. I single handedly started Word War I today. Youre getting so many answers right today you should buy a lottery ticket. Alice please come down to the office. I will not give in to your demands! You laughed at my joke. You get a 100 on class work. That was a good joke. Put that in Sefer HaZichronot. I want gum! I want gum! I want gum! I want gum! I want gum! I want gum! I want gum! Everyone go home, listen to Hatikva, and practice getting goosebumps. Compiled by Ralph D. Betesh and Abie Chabbott
Riddle: It is greater than God and more evil than the devil. The poor have it, the rich need it and if you eat it youll die. What is it? E-mail your answer to thepress@mdyhs.net for a prize! Last weeks answer: Boarding School Winner: Amy Yedid
Round 1 (THIS ISSUE) Faculty: Mrs. Muller and Ms. Nasar VS Rabbi Tawil and Rabbi Tobias Student: Danielle Shamah, Carol Missry, Linda Mosseri, Mike Cabasso VS Richie Ayal, Joe Zalta, Eddy Antar Round 2 (NEXT ISSUE) Faculty: Shakespeare's Angels VS Winner of Round 1 Student: Dunkin Duo VS Winner of Round 1
"The Incredibles"
Best Known For: Drinking Starbucks, collecting quarters, running through the building with a backpack, carrying Mrs. Mullers stuff, grade deaning in the lunch room Famous Lines: Muller- Thats a quarter, Whats going on in Rome?, Youre in the hot seat, Im cranky, youre all lazy, These vocab words are great, such nice words Nasar- So anyways..., That was awkward, Dont tell Mrs. Muller, I dont like you Why We Should Win: Starbucks all around! Best Known For: Giving out awesome FREE candy to all the students at MDY, shtayging like crazy during our breaks, being the best dressed Rabbis of MDY Usually Seen Doing: Arguing over a halacha, helping students in need, scholars program, Grade Dean-ing Why We Should Win: Because this is a contest about the best people, right?
Best Known For: Im an Ayal (Richie), One of the few redheads (Zalta), Cheetah designed glasses (Eddy) Famous Lines: Who needs school?, Wheres the chapstick? Broken pencils are pointless. Why We Should Win: We really dont know. Were just freshies.
"MDY Flames"
"Rabbi T Squared"
"Ers Crew"
Best Known For: The ers suffix, creating new terms daily, chilling by the bay and sbux, publicized twitter groupchats, coning, always up to something fun and crazy and never a dull moment, having a blast and gazzing in the halls. Famous Lines: Ers at the end of words, Youre being an Ockam K ba/byyyyyy Hassy Hassy was a bear Whyyyy u cryinggggg Lol.ockam/noserverfound.org Why We Should Win: Because were the definition of what a fun crew is and we make the world a betta place.
Faculty Focus
@Gmmusiclover1: I'm obsessed with music, all day everyday (LOL my twit name) @Ezra_azizo: My secret obsession has to be Oprah OPRAH!!! almost every night @RaquelImir: @BrigetteDana: @NathanCohen: @RichieAyal: @IFoundASecret: Manatees Rabbis Not a secret at all but baseball and Star Wars I love lip gloss I Found The Secret
Audrey Nasar, Sephardic Heritage Interview by Max Dweck MD: Where did you get the idea? AN: I have always loved Jewish History. Mrs. Tokayer was my Jewish History teacher when I was in High School and she really inspired me and showed me that teaching Jewish History is not just about facts and figures; its about constantly striving to live by the values that are derived from our past. I feel this sense of responsibility most strongly in relation to our own community history. While studying Jewish History in college, my professors constantly bemoaned the fact that there was so little research done on Sephardic Jewry. I began to fear that if we didnt study our own past, then we would lose sight of the glorious traditions that our ancestors passed down to us. I wanted to come up with an engaging and interactive way to have students delve into our history and to present that history with pride. I shared this dream with Mrs. Maleh and together we came up with the Sephardic Heritage Expo. MD: How is this years expo different from last years? AN: I loved both Expos and I was so happy to work with the students this year and last year! I am constantly impressed by their creativity, commitment to excellence and drive. This year we tried to make the Expo more collaborative. We sought out different departments and met with groups of faculty members in advance to reformat the project and to expand on the concept. The tremendous input from Mrs. Muller, Mrs. Harari, Mrs. Netkin, Rabbi Bitton, Miss Mishanieh and countless others, truly transformed the project. The students were required to write research papers and to attend workshops to design creative brochures. The results were amazing- students had more ownership over the information. They really became familiar with their topics and were able to express themselves confidently and eloquently. MD: Did you learn anything new? AN: I learned so many new things! Our students are often our greatest teachers. Through their projects I heard incredible stories about their families. I listened to interviews about escapes from hostile countries, learned how to twirl the edges of Sambosaks, and was fascinated by the story of printing in the Sephradic world. At every booth, I heard or saw something new, from an actual report card from our communitys Talmud Torah to interviews with experts in the field of Jewish History describing the similarities and differences between the Ashkenaz and Sephardic experience. Our students never cease to amaze me!
@Dshamz: Cones @Sharronnnn: Hershey's choclate. Can't live without that stuff @MikeCabasso: Cones! o-
@Beckc1025: Dimples... I automatically like you if you have dimples @RaquelNahum: @SarahSaide: @AlicenAshley: I'm a chocoholic at heart ask anyone. They'll tell u But it's a secret Blistex
Good luck to all the students on their finals! -Dr. Dearson Happy birthday, Donna! -Esti Hazkour + Lorraine Gammal Happy birthday, Becca! -Rebecca Safdieh Really proud of your Jewish Heritage projects you've done this week (11th grade Academy) -Rabbi E. Bitton
Message Board
Check out our article in the Image on page 60! Mrs. Cohen's bio class, Mrs. Falack's Torah class, and Mrs. Mizrahi's algebra class- you're famous!! -MDY Staff Happy birthday Becca Miz!!! -Becky Chakkalo and Natalie Segev 9GH, wow! We covered so many topics and still finished the curriculum!! Favorite class of nuggets! -Rabbi Tawil Happy birthday Rabbi Tawil!! -Class 9GH