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Vol 10 • Issue 18

Fri, January 9, 2009 • 13 Tevet 5769 • y"xa,

Dear LCDS Family, Whichever politico first advised “don’t get mad, get even” (sometimes ascribed to Robert Kennedy) did not serve on Joseph’s palace staff. In this week’s portion of VaYehi, after their father Jacob dies, Joseph’s brothers are afraid that Joseph will now enslave them. But Joseph chooses not to do so, following the injunction against taking vengeance or bearing a grudge (Leviticus 19:18), and instead reassures them that even if their father can no longer protect them, Joseph’s understanding of the moral behavior God demands precludes him from doing anything other than sustaining them and their children (Genesis 50: 20-21). His answer preserves the twelve tribes and sets the basis for the unity that will soon be needed to face the burdens of slavery and effect the ultimate redemption from Egypt. But is it really possible for a human being to show such self-control? Our education here at LCDS—and modern research— responds with a resounding yes! A recent NY Times article presents a peek at research by two University of Miami psychologists, who conclude that religiosity promotes selfcontrol, and it is this self-control that significantly predicts success in school and marriage—and overall health and happiness. According to Dr. Michael McCullough, “the self-control effect seems to come from being engaged in religious institutions and behaviors.” For Good Self-Control, Try Getting Religious About It, NYTimes, 12.30.08. This self-control effect is different from what animates a person’s relationships with God and Man, e.g., being commanded, love, fear, experience, or reason. Those are the subjects of intense inquiries which we engage with in our students in increasingly sophisticated ways as they mature. A LCDS education prepares the young men and women in our charge to be ready to answer—in ways in which you and your parents would be proud—upon reaching the large and small inflection points in each of their lives. The deep intellectual immersions we offer each mind is not enough; rather, the ethics of the heart matter as much, and this commitment is reflected in what happens in our LCDS community daily. Shabbat Shalom. Rabbi Seth Linfield, Head of School

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Candle lighting 5:29 pm

muffinstruction

ECD Directors Learn at Lehrman Greater Miami early childhood professionals met at LCDS for a muffinstruction session— an opportunity to share ideas and breakfast— with colleagues. Speaker for the event was Dr. Lilia DiBello, Assistant Professor, Adrian Dominican School of Education at Barry University. Dr. DiBello led a hands-on session on Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Education. muffinstruction (a seldom used word combining breakfast and learning) was also an opportunity to showcase LCDS to feeder schools. Our very own experts were in attendance— kindergarten teachers Ms. Grettel and Mrs. T.

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Open House

LCDS is a sponsoring organization for this event. In addition to regular metered and garage parking in the 17th Avenue and Dade Boulevard areas surrounding the Holocaust Memorial, there will be limited parking available at Hebrew Academy on Pine Tree Dr. and $15 parking at Miami Beach Sr. High on Prairie Dr. just off Dade Blvd.

LCDS

is delighted to invite you to

Thurs, January 15 8:30 a.m.–12 noon

Tell a friend!

After School Program classes have begun! In response to parent suggestions, we are pleased to offer a Hebrew homework lab and a math problem-solving lab. See the brochure, we sent home, or visit us online: lehrmanschool.org/ASP

Re-enrollment deadlines:

Fri, Jan 16: Tuition Aid materials; Early Re-enrollment Incentive Fri, Jan 30: Guaranteed Placement for Returning Students; New Student Application Deadline

This edition plus The Link archives are available on the web lehrmanschool.org/LL

Opening Day for the New Playground

Wed, Jan 14, 2009 8:45 a.m. LCDS Playground

Community Welfare

Mazal Tov to: • Julie, Jeffery, Joshua (Ms. Erica), and Danielle (Ms. Yudith) Respler on the birth December 30 of son and brother Jacob. • Anne, Ralph and Ava (Ms. Marianna) Schoennagel on the birth January 7 of daughter and sister Lucy Mira. Lucy weighed in at 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and is 20 inches long. • Jennifer, Eric and Jordan (Mrs. T) Sheppard on the birth January 8 of son and brother Jake Ryan. Jake weighed in at 7 lbs 4 ozs. Condolences to: • Patrick and Sarah Terheyden and niece Faith (Mrs. Alvarez) on the death of Patrick’s sister, Sharon A. Register. • Stefanie Karasik on the death of her grandmother, Raye Cooperman, at the age of 100.

Spreading Our Wings!

LCDS Annual Campaign New 2008-09 Leadership Society Members* Head of School Cabinet

Robert & Tania Bassan Anonymous Honor Roll

Lori Katz Fellows

John & Staci Kanter Michael and Suzanne Kosnitzky Jay and Joni Meiselman Scholars

Michael and Judy Kapiloff Belle Lehrman Martin Nash Steven and Elizabeth Resnick Russell Rywell *Since December 22, 2008.

Papa•razzi patrol

Images of Life@LCDS. More at lcdsphotos.org

Lifelong Learning

Dr. Lilia DiBello initiated muffinstruction with area early childhood educators.

What’s for Lunch? To download a refrigeratorready menu, visit us online… lehrmanlunchbox.org Monday, January 12

Boys Varsity Jan. 25 1:00 vs. Greenfield @ Greenfield Jan. 27 4:30 vs. Sinai @ Lehrman Jan. 29 4:30 vs. Cushman @ Cushman Girls Varsity Jan. 29 3:30 vs. Cushman @ Cushman Junior Varsity Jan. 27 3:30 vs. Sinai @ Lehrman Complete schedule available online lehrmanschool.org/athletics

Tuesday, January 13 Cheese tortellini • Garlic bread Green beans • Caesar salad • Cantaloupe Milk (served Tue & Thu)

Wednesday, January 14 Tossed salad • Beef stew Egg noodles • Fruit salad

Thursday, January 15 Tomato soup • Greek salad • Baked ziti Garlic bread • Honeydew melon

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Vegetable soup • Chicken schnitzel Over roasted potatoes • Vegetables • Pears

January Student Birthdays Ava Cariglio. . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3 Adam Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 Jeremy Linfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/5 Jack Singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/5 Stephanie Rosa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/6 Alexander Shuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8 Alexandra Charron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/9 Daniela Schindler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/10 Adino, Gefen, & Halel Hazan. . . . . . . . . . 1/15 Isabel Bozdogan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/16 Emily Wohl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/16 Bradley Lipkowitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/17 Zachary Arnold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/25 Ryan Wohl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/25 Lucas & Noah Azout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/26 Kira Browning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/27 Sydelle Lopez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/27 Zoe Ballarin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/30 January Staff Birthdays Rubina Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/16 Cynthia Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/23 Renee Steinman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/29 You may access all student and staff birthdays online by clicking on the Parents Only link on our home page. Did we leave you out? List your birthday, though on the wrong date? e-mail us! mybirthday@lcdswebsi te.org

Production Team Names “The Wiz” Cast

In addition to naming the cast, the Production Team announced that there will be two performances of The Wiz. Watch The Link for rehearsal photos, cast interviews, and performance-related news.

reminders! PA Meeting: Thu, Feb 5, 8:45 am @LCDS

Israeli salad • Chicken noodle soup Turkey sandwiches • Sun chips • Pickles Oranges • Water (served M/W/F)

Friday, January 16 • ouka

Exciting Sports Program@Lehrman LCDS Basketball

Birthdays!

Give-a-Gift

Extra Hanukkah gifts? What a great opportunity for your kids to share with the kids at the Miami Children’s Hospital! Just bring your unopened gifts to the Give-a-Gift box outside the office and brighten another child’s day! Thank you!

Upcoming Events • Second Annual Movie Night: Thursday,

February 12 (no school Friday!) Pizza, popcorn and a movie on the court. Lots of fun! • Lehrman Olympics: Walk-a-thon, obstacle courses, parent/kid events, fun for the family • Character Breakfast: Come join your favorite characters for breakfast, arts and crafts, games and more.

Joi Fiske & Amy Siama, Co-Presidents Visit us on the web: www.lcdspa.org

Upcoming Open House: Thursday, January 15. Tell a friend!

Re-enrollment Deadlines! see page 1. Siyyumim Morah Liora’s fourth and fifth grade students will be celebrating their completion of the Torah portion Toldot with a Siyyum—a summary— featuring a question and answer session, discussion of the parashah, songs, and Biblical-style refreshments. The fourth grade siyyum is Tues., Jan. 13 at 9:00 a.m.; the fifth graders will celebrate on Wed., Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m.