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In Parashat Vayetze, Jacob leaves Beersheba after dreaming of a ladder to heaven and receiving a promise from G-d that He will grant Jacob’s descendants the land. Jacob sets up a stone as an altar.
Superb performance from the boys this week, which saw a 4-1 victory in our second fixture of this campaign.
In Parashat Toldot, we encounter the famous story of Yaakov and Esav, twin brothers whose lives are shaped by a prophecy given to Rivka during her difficult pregnancy. Esav, the first born, grows up to become a skilled hunter and a man of the field, while Yaakov is described as a “a wholesome man, a dweller in the tents of learning” Their parents, Isaac and Rivka are divided in their affections– Yitzchak favors Esav, while Rivka loves Yaakov more.
This Thursday 21 November, the 20th of Cheshvan, was the Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks of blessed memory. Rabbi Sacks was a well known Rabbi, Teacher, Educator and Moral voice.
This week's parasha, Parashat Chayei Sarah, begins with the death of Sarah at the age of 127, prompting Abraham to negotiate with the Hittites for a burial site and resulting in the purchase of the Cave in Hebron. Following Sarah's burial, Abraham tasks his servant with finding a suitable wife for Isaac, ensuring the continuation of his line.
On Tuesday 19 November Elsa High School students from Grades 9-12 attended the annual Elsa High School section Careers Fair. The Fair was structured as a series of mini-sessions where each student had the chance to talk with over 20 career professionals.
Last week during Friday's assembly, we had the privilege of meeting writer, actor, and director, Shaylee Atary.
This week’s Parsha, Parshat Vayeira, is the fourth Parsha in the Book of Bereshit. Vayeira begins with G-d sending two angels to the tent of Avraham to tell him and Sarah that they will soon have a child (which we know is the second forefather, Itzhak). Later on, the Parsha also delves into Avraham’s negotiations with G-d to save the cities of Sedom and Amora. Towards the end, the Parsha also discusses the birth of Rivkah (Isaac’s future wife) as well as the banishment of Hagar and Ishmael.
Monday 11 November saw the beginning of the season for both the boys’ and girls’ U16 football teams as they took to the field.