Abrams Extra September 18, 2020
ABRAMS EXTRA
September 18, 2020/ 29 Elul
Candle Lighting 6:44p.m. / Rosh Hashanah
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Dear Parents,

Please view my video blog this week:

Leonard Cohen’s song “Who By Fire,” click here to view the video.

L’Shalom,
Rabbi Ira Budow
Shana Tova

Special thanks to Efrat Attoun and Tslina Aybin from the PTO for putting the Rosh Hashana gift bags together.

Reminder that Abrams Hebrew Academy will be closed on Friday, September 18 for Rosh Hashanah and Monday, September 28 in observance of Yom Kippur.
 
HEPA Air Purifiers
30 HEPA (High-efficiency particulate air) medical grade air purifiers were purchased for the classrooms. These air purifiers will help filter the air of impurities and will improve air quality.

Air purifiers boost overall health with clean, quality air and filter polluted air that can be harmful.
Teacher’s Assistant Needed
Abrams needs an assistant for the Preschool.
 
If you or someone you know would be interested in this position, please contact Mrs. Kornsgold.

USA TODAY Article
Mazel Tov Rabbi Brad Hoffman on his powerful article “One team, one fight: Wearing masks after the 9/11 attacks and during COVID-19” published in the USA Today:

Chromebooks Needed
The Social Studies and Science Departments are in need of Chromebooks to enhance the learning experience of the students in their classrooms. If you would like to make a donation towards the purchase of new Chromebooks, please contact the office or click here to make a contribution. We appreciate your support!

Social Media
Facebook: 

 
Abrams Hebrew Academy (public, open to all)
 
Abrams PTO (this is a private page)

Instagram: 

 
Bricks in the Link
Buy a Brick on the Link Wall and Support AHA
Support Abrams by purchasing a commemorative brick on the wall in the Link for a $100 donation. The bricks are made of colored Plexiglas and visibly located on the wall outside the gym.

Buy a brick to commemorate a special occasion- it is a wonderful and lasting gift to celebrate a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, birthday, anniversary, graduation, or to recognize the memory of a loved one or friend.

Your donation will be acknowledged to the recipient, and Abrams will benefit from your donation.

Please contact the office if you would like to purchase a brick.
Support AHA Donor Businesess
Abrams is greatly appreciative of all of the benefactors who donate generously to the school through participation in EITC, LLC, grants, cash donations, etc. Many of these donors are business owners, and Abrams encourages the AHA community to support the businesses of these people whose largess supports the school.

Some of these generous people are:

Expert Home Care
McCaffrey’s Food Market
Team Toyota
Swartz & Culleton
Regional Orthopedic Medical Associates
Rothenberg Law Firm
Flager & Associates
Princeton Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Marcus & Auerbach
Marlowe, Zwillenberg & Ghaderi
Your Eyes Center
Espresso Cafe
Center For SmartLipo & Plastic Surgery

* This is not a complete list- we will add businesses throughout the year!

Thank you very much to all of our supporters!
Oorah
Abrams thanks Oorah, a nonprofit organization located in Lakewood, NJ for all of its financial support to our students.

Oorah sponsors numerous programs that all share the common goal of opening doors for Jewish children and families. The mission is to reach out to Jewish families everywhere with opportunities to make their Judaic heritage more personal, relevant and meaningful.

Abrams received $100,000 in scholarship aid for qualified families this year from Oorah and is extremely grateful for the generosity of this organization.
Abrams Notes
Please note our updated dress code and cell phone policies.

Dress Code Policy (click to view the entire policy)
Abrams strives, through the dress code, to maximize the learning environment. Respect for the sensitivities of others requires that students/parents/guests follow reasonable standards of modesty and privacy. We ask that students/parents/guests dress in a manner befitting a Jewish day school when entering the building.

Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy (click to view the entire policy)
Electronic devices have become a common means of communication and information access in today’s society. However, these devices have the potential of disrupting the orderly operation of school. Our cell phone/personal electronic devices policy is designed to keep the focus on education.

Birthday Celebrations 
In order to maintain a consistent kashrut policy and to avoid confusion, ALL orders for birthday cakes/cupcakes MUST be ordered from Cramer’s Bakery, 16 E. Afton Avenue, Yardley. Cramer’s will deliver the order to the school. Please call Cramer’s,215-321-5707 to place your order.

Share Abrams News With Others
Is there a family member (such as a grandparent) or friend who would be interested in hearing about everything going on at Abrams? Sign them up for our e-mail list today! Please contact the Main Office.

Information about the Extra
Please submit any information to be considered for inclusion in the Extra to Debra Goldfarb, Director of Development, dgoldfarb@abramsonline.org (215) 493-1800 ext. 22 by Wednesday of the target week.
31 West College Avenue
Yardley, PA 19067
(215) 493-1800