Bulletin Board
Updated Dec. 6, 1999
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The only way this violence will be stopped is if we all work together. The students
need to take control and realize that there are people out there like
the ones that we pass everyday in the halls that need help. We all need to
reach out passed our "groups" and let our peers know that it's ok to be
different and it's ok to be afraid. But don't keep it in so long that it turns to
anger. Let's all work together to try to stop the violence.
Kelli Holman
Colorado, 11-22-99
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My name is Cyndy. I am a senior at a jewish high school in Los Angeles.
Last Hanukah we discussed an issue that I would like to bring to your
attention. Do you think it is right for a Jewish family to display blue and white
"Hanukah lights"? What if they were displayed on a street with a lot of
Christmas-decorated houses? Do you think we've become too assimilated in
America? What about in other countries?
All the questions tie together, which is why there are many of them.
Thanks for reading!
~Cyndy
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Third Annual Writing Contest for Rachel Imeinu
The RCRF is now accepting stories for the Third Annual Rachel
Imeinu Writing Contest. The contest is open to all---individuals,
institutions, youth, seniors..
Personal Accounts, Research Papers, Interviews, Photographs, Poems ,
Artwork
are all acceptable.
$100 prize each category. Deadline is May 1, 2000. Topics are
1. The Origins of the Rachel in My Family, A Family History
2. Why the life of/ parashas about Rachel Imeinu should be studied.
3. Miracle prayers in the merit of Rachel Imeinu/ or moments at Kever
Rachel
4. Rachel Imeinu, the Tomb of Rachel and Jewish History (research)
5. The Rachel Imeinu and Josef Hazaddik/ Esther Hamalchah geneaology,
models?
6. Original Art Work for book, chapter covers depicting Rachel story
RACHELS CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION, PO BOX 220 VALLEY STREAM NY 11582
718-648-2610, haze@interport.net
Hi,
I was just wondering, see im 14 years old and my name is Rebecca. I moved
to Israel about 4 months ago, and i dont know, i really don't like it here. i
miss my friends more than anything and my family. The reason we moved is because
my dad is Israeli, and my mom and him thought it would be great to grow the
kids up here. ( i have 4 other brothers!lol) Me nor my siblings can
speak the language. I mean i understand a whole lot but i dont have the self
confidence to speak. I haven't made any friends, ( i am going to
school) and so i've been very bored latley. I will be going to an Ulpan Akiva ( i
dunno if u have heard of it) next week. Help!
i hope to hear from you,
Rebecca--
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Hi andrew you do ,not know you but .I read your letter you rote,
online that is nice I got to go write back
from,
aj
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Your knight looks like a cartoon. It's brilliant.
Tamara
Check it out in our Photo Studio -- click the link above
Dear Lauren
Wow!! You are amazing. What you did was admirable and a real example to others.
I also tried to arrange for a few girls to visit a nearby hospital on a
Friday afternoon to wish the Jewish patients a 'Good Shabbos'. Somehow all
my plans fell through. Your story inspired me . After our South African
summer holidays I'm going to try organise it again.
Thanx
Tamara
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Hi!
In my high school in Philadelphia, I am setting up a webpage that will link
Jews and Arabs all over the world. I was wondering if anyone knew any youth
group internet addresses around the world, anything Jewish or Arab!!
Thank you!!
Nomi
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dear shlomo,
i read the response that you wrote to the letter written. i just wanted to
tell you that i think the feelings you have a very common and i myself have
gone through very similar things. i think it just takes time to adjust. and
i guess there are some people who don't adjust and end up leaving. i
understand what you mean about the army. the whole idea of going to the
army.
well i don't have to go to the army b/c i am a religious girl but i know
what you mean. well i would be happy to hear from you.
shira freedman
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dear shira,
thank you very nuch for your support.i think you are
like first person my age who actually supports my
idea.thank you very much.
talk to you later
shlomo
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Pitspopany Press will publish an anthology to be called
Jewish Mystery Stories For Kids.
Stories can be submitted until March 2000. If your story is selected, you will
be paid $250.
The story must be unpublished and should be between 3,000-10,0000 words,
suitable for teen age level readers. The theme for the story is Jewish Mystery.
Submit your stories to write@ttt.org.il and we will mail them onto Chaim
Mazo, Pitsopany Press. Teen-To-Teen will publish those that are not
selected for the anthology.
ATTENTION: Israeli members
Let's get together before the year 2000!
Yuda, one of our members has suggested a TTT gathering in Jerusalem.
How about on Sunday, December 5th during Hanukah Hofesh? We could meet in
Gan Sacher (or if you have other ideas, there's time to consider them).
Please write to Yuda at write@ttt.org.il and let him know you'll be
there.
More details to follow
Dear Noach,
That was a very nice article you wrote on violence. I was wondering what
brought you to those conclusions??
~Rachel
Dear Rachel,
First of all, it's nice hearing that people read my editorial and enjoyed
it.
Well, there are a few things that brought me to my different conclusions.
The first thing, would be the fact that I said that stress relieving and
violence are related. Therefore exercise or any other form of stress relief
is important. This, I learned from articles, books and teachers. It's a
known fact that stress causes people to be more irritable, less patient and
more radical. That really was what most of the article was about.
The andrenaline idea is also a fact. I also want to mention another thing that
affects stress,irritability, and patience--sleep. Kids that don't get
enough sleep are more grumpy, also a proven and know fact.
Besides all that, I'm an exercise fanatic. I love running and am on a track
team. I think everyone should do some sort of sports; there are so many
benefits. Also, I, and all of my team members, have never been in a fight. So
my magic potion does seem to work.
Hope that answers your question.
Love to have feedback,
Noach
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Yevani! Help! Our mail to you bounced back. Please contact us again.
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Lauren,
Your article was amazing! It really touched me! That is so nice what you
did for Shelley. I know she really appreciated your generosity and efforts
to bring her to New Orleans.
I hope to keep in touch with you! You sound like one fabulous, amazing girl!
Love,
Alisa
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I am a 17 year old boy who lives in Istanbul, Turkey. I really can't
wait to make aliyah but i know it's harder to move if
I try to move without finishing my high school. What
should I do? I would be pleased if you could help me
out.
Sammy Levy
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I am an Israeli and it is a common stereotype that we are rude and
uncultured. Many Israelis just like to have fun and enjoy themselves. When
you get to know them, they are genorous and kind. It offends me when a
person
speaks rudely about Israelis.
Yevani
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I would like information on science programs in Israel. Thanks.
Elan
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Attention Olim Hadashim:
Do you have a great story about your aliya?
Ellen, one of our fans, is collecting stories from people of all
ages.
She's asking for highlights or "peak experiences" you've had since
coming
to live in Israel. If you have a peak experience you'd like to share,
please send it to: write@ttt.org.il
We will publish it on the TTT ezine and also send a copy to Ellen.
Here are some questions that may help you:
Did this happening change your life? If so, how? Did it make you
aware
of a new or different part of yourself? Was it beautiful? unexpected?
amazing? funny? unique?
If so, how?
Thanks for your response to this request.
On behalf of Organizing Committee I am pleased to inform you
about the First KlezFest in Ukraine which will be the next year
on August 2000 in Crimea, Evpatoria City. This event will
include lectures of Ukrainian and American tutors as for the
history and present day of klezmer music over the world ,
master classes of famous Jewish musicians, concerts etc. Also,
we'll present for your attention the music of Crimean Jewish
groups - Caraims and Crimchacs.
If you'll interest to take part in this event contact, please:
The Center of Jewish Education in Ukraine:
Kurskaya str. 6
Kiev 02049, Ukraine
center@cjeu.carrier.kiev.ua
I'm a senior in High School in Nevada. Does anyone have some information
to share on sites about colleges and scholarships for Jewish teens?
Shana
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Today, in regard of the Jewish date, it has exactly been four years sinc
Rabin´s assassination.
I think the following site gives plenty of information about his life
and
the memories of him.
http://www.vjholidays.com/rabin/rabin.htm
Ori
Alex Garber--please contact us at write@ttt.org.il
We have mail for you and our mail to your address was returned.
Thanks.
Hi- I just made Aliya 2 months ago. I am really having a hard time here.
Obviously, the hardest problem is the language. I feel really cut-off from
all the girls in my class, and although I have a few English- speaking
friends, it's not the same. I miss my friends tons and I really want to see
them soon. I want to go back home to England for Pesach, but my parents
won't allow me to. They say that if I'm unhappy now that when I get to
England, Ill be even more unhappy when I come back. I don't think it's
true. I know that when I come back, I'll be happier because I will have
seen them.
Please, please give me some good convincing ideas!!
R.
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Hi,
My name is Sarah. I live in Boise Idaho and I am going on 16. I would like
to get started with a new pen pal.
Sarah
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My name is Alexis. I am thirteen years old and live in Illinois. Would you
like to have a e-mail friend? If you would like to, please write me back.
Alexis
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I really want to go on the Kfar Haroeh program in Israel. Can someone tell
me about the girls' program so I have a rough idea until my friends in this
year's group come back to South Africa.
Tamara,
Dear Tamara
The best place to get info on the Kfar programme is
the Bnei office at YC, or to ask the kfarniks that went last year. I
went on Kfar in 1996, and the programme hasn't changed much
since then, so I'll tell you what I know.
The programme is 4 months, of which about 2 months is spent in
the Ulpana (Girls' High School). The other 2 months are tiyulim and
semminars and holiday. You spend one shabbat in the Ulpana,
one on a shabbaton and one free, sometimes it is a bit different but
that's the basic outline. In the Ulpana you are usually in a room
with 2 or 3 Israeli girls. They are realy nice (so I hear) and it's great for
improving your conversational Hebrew. The day is a bit longer than
your usual Sout African school day, but you get used to it very quickly. The
lessons are given by very inspirational and fun teachers on many
topics (tanach, hebrew, parsha, halacha, jewish-thought, etc.). You
are also taught your secular subjects, and even though you might
be behind when you get back, don't worry about it. Most of the stuff
you learn in Grade 10 isn't that important and you can catch it up
easily.
The tiyulim that you go on are always given by great madrichim
and it's quite amazing going to all the places that the Jewish
people were in during the ages. You will probably go on every hike
possible in the country and to every river and sea (all 3 of them).
You will go to Eilat and go snorkeling, to Masada, the Golan etc.
I don't want to spoil all your fun.
The Seminars will probaly be on Hadracha, Israel, Jerusalem and
a few other things. You must ask the Kfarniks when they get back
because every year they do different things.
If you want more techincal details and stuff, there is a good info
booklet availible through Bnei, otherwise I'll be very willing to
answer any other questions.
CD
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I'm 15 years old and would like to have some study tips for teens.
GMQ
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Hey my name is Erica A from Grand Junction, Colorado and I just wanted to
say that teen violence has me and my friends thinking about a lot of stuff.
We just wanted to say that all you guys and girls had our prayers. May God
bless you all and for all that you had to go through for what they did.......
Write to Alyse
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