A Taste of New Orleans: Kosher Cajun Dinner

 A Taste of New Orleans

Join us for the last day we can have meat before

the nine days!

When: July 31, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Mincha begins at 8:07 p.m.

Where: At Congreagation Ohev Shalom

6821 McCallum Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75252

Who: Everyone who love Cajun food, or always wanted to try!

Limited seating so your payment is your reservation

Price: $25/person

(all proceeds go to Ohev Shalom Fund)

Sponsorship opportunities available

Bring your Own Kosher Beer!

RSVP to Marcy Rhoads  at

marhoads@abadiarchitecture.com

Send checks to 7516 Danfield Ct Dallas Tx 75252

(made out to Ohev Shalom)

Laissez les bons temps rouler

A D'var Torah: Ephraim and Menashe

Dvar from the PTA

by Eve Schranz

            On Friday evenings there is a beautiful custom to bless the children.  When blessing the sons the father says, “May Hashem make you like Ephraim and Menashe.” When blessing the daughters the father says, “May Hashem make you like Sarah, Rebbeca, Rachel and Leah.” Why do we bless our children to be like these great people?

            There is a Midrash that tells us that Ephraim and Menashe grew up in an assimilated environment. Despite the fact that they were surrounded by rampant idol worshipping and immorality, they remained holy and became righteous individuals. When Yaakov was on his death bed and was bestowing blessings on his sons, he included Yosef’s sons, Ephraim and Menashe, therefore giving them equal status of the rest of the tribes.  

            How could the Jews resist such powerful temptations that constantly bombarded them from every which way? The Torah states, “And Yehuda went up (lehoros)…”( Genesis 46: 28) This is in reference to when Yaakov’s family first moved down to Egypt to escape the ravages of the famine. Why did Yehuda go ahead of everyone, and what did he prepare? The Midrash tells us that the word lehoros can also mean to teach. Yehuda had went ahead to establish a house of study. The first priority of a Jewish community is to establish a source of Torah education.

            Similarly, in today’s society there are many things that surround us and give us mixed messages. How are we supposed to assimilate these messages in a proper way? The answer is through the guidance of Torah. What a better way to give the foundation of Torah to our children by giving them the proper education filled with Torah, teaching them proper middos and derech eretz. Torah Day School does an excellent job imparting these most important values to the next generation of Torah leaders, our precious children.

PTA News for Friday January 21

Welcome New Faculty and Staff:

Nooshine-Adhamy,

the new Kindergarten assistant teacher that started this year.  She lives at 4636 Faulkner Dr. Plano, Tx 75024. 

Welcome also to

Rita Johnson

Rita Gozlan

Mary Davidson

 Blima Simpser

 and Miriam Yavner

who also started this school year!  We hope you are enjoying it so far.  We appreciate you!

Yearbook: The yearbook committee needs some volunteers to take pictures at the basketball games.  If you can help please contact Marcy Rhoads.  Remember to order your copy today to get the early bird discount!

Box Tops: Albertson's will give 50 bonus boxtops via coupon at checkout with the purchase of 8 participating General Mills products (all GM products carrying the Box Tops for Education logo). This is printed in the current Albertson's flyer and is valid until 1/23/11.

School Photos: You can still order school pictures!  There are two options to order: you can order online and choose from different poses (Including close up!)  at  http://www.robinshermanphotography.com/  and they will send them to you directly.  Or If you prefer to order via hard copy, submit the order form with your payment  at the PTA box.  Checks should be made out to Robin Sherman .  See attached order form

Join us at our meeting! The Next meeting is going to be February 28, 2011 at 8:45 a.m. at the school conference room.  All are welcome

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Marcy Rhoads 214-403-8714 or marhoads@abadiarchitecture.com



Join us for the next PTA meeting

Our next PTA meeting will be on January 17th at 8:45 a.m.  Since it is MLK day, many of the people that work for the Districts or Government will be off.  Hopefully you can join us.

The Agenda will be:

TDSD PTA

Meeting Agenda

January 17, 2011

       I.            Welcome

A.     D’var: Marcy

    II.            Treasurer’s report- Jillian

A.     Invoices

B.     Budget

C.     Box Top money?

 III.            Committee Updates

A.                 Teacher Appreciation: Erin Falah

1.      Budget update

2.      Report on Teacher’s gifts

B.                 Hot Lunch

C.                 Pictures-Erin Falah

1.      orders

2.      feedback

D.                 Yearbook- Jill Litchtenstein

1.      Need photographers

2.      deadlines

E.                 Daddy Programs- Aron Yurowitz

F.                  Fundraising- Chava

IV. Other

·         Ideas for TDSD Connections and how to keep it active?

·         Laminating volunteers

·         Any family get-togethers or family dinner nights in the future?

Next meeting in February 21st

Ordering School pictures is easy as kichel!

This year we are able to order our school pictures online!  You received a proof, but it is not the only picture she has available for your children.  She has close ups also.  See an example:

Here is one far...like the one you got

This one is far away

But there are close ups, like this one



And if you're lucky, maybe even a fun one like this one.....

Also, she took photos of the entire class, like this one

The link is

http://www.robinshermanphotography.com/School-Pictures/Torah-Day-School-of-Dallas

You pay online and she ships it to you!  Happy shopping!

Hot lunch order forms for January are ready

Welcome to the TDSD PTA

Torah Day School of Dallas PTA

Mission Statement

TDSD is a volunteer organization of parents and teachers working together to foster an environment in which our children can thrive.

PTA Charter

The PTA primary focus is the children and teachers.  Member meet, provide support for the faculty, volunteer for school functions, organize fundraisers and special events for parents & teachers.  As a result a safe and warm environment is created enabling our children to learn and grow.

Why Volunteer?

The Children need you!  By volunteering you help instill in the children a sense of pride and a place in the community.  Additionally many studies indicate PTA members are more involve and informed.

Being involved in the PTA results in your knowing the faculty, staff, and other parents providing you with an opportunity to serve those who matter the most – Our Children.

How are my PTA Dues Used?

PTA Provides breakfast for the staff once a month

Family programs give out gift for Rosh Ha Shana, Hanukah, Purim and other special occasions to the students and their families.

Recognition of Teachers Birthdays

Individual gifts for teachers and staff during Hanukah & end of the year.

Teachers Appreciation week and a Donation to the work room.

Volunteer opportunity

Family Programs

1. Rosh Ha Shanna Baskets
2. Purim Baskets
3. Hannukah Baskets
4. New family baskets

Yearbook

Fundraisers

1. Directory
2. Ahavat Chesed
3. Hot Lunch
4. Box Tops

Special Event

1. Beginning of the year picnic
2. Chol Ha Moed activities
3. TDSD Shabatton

Class pictures

Room Parent

Teacher Appreciation

1. Teacher birthday
2. End of the year TA week
3. Monthly breakfast
4. Teacher’s lounge donation