Schools and families alike are navigating an uncertain future for this year’s spring semester in communities everywhere. In order to do our part as the hub for learning for Chicago Jewish day schools in the ATT system, we are working hard to support schools and parents. We applaud the schools who have all jumped to
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March 31, 2020
A Taste Of Torah – Pesach
Written by: Rabbi Mordechai Raizman Three Matzos As we approach the Seder, there is a noticeable change in the start of the meal. Usually we set the table with two challos on Shabbos and Yom Tov, but on the night of Pesach we use three matzos. Some commentaries explain that each matzah represents one of
March 27, 2020
Q&A with ATT Social Workers 3/26/20
Panelists: Mrs. Debbie Cardash, REACH Ms. Carly Krawetz, Social Worker at Hillel Torah Mr. Phil Zbaraz, Counselor at Ida Crown Jewish Academy Rabbi Shmuel Tenenbaum, Mashgiach at Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi There are no absolute answers. We met about 2 weeks ago anticipating children staying at home. Covid-19 Helpline (non-medical) 224-534-9867 Below are some pdf resources
March 24, 2020
A Taste Of Torah – Parshas Vayikra
Written by: Rabbi Avrohom S. Moller This week we begin Sefer Vayikra also known as תורת כהנים, the laws of the priesthood, since it deals with the laws of sacrifices, ritual purity and the special requirements of the priestly caste. It comes after Shmos, the Book of Redemption, where the Jewish people develop from a
March 18, 2020
A Taste Of Torah – Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei
Written by: Rabbi Mordechai Raizman This week’s Torah portion discusses the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). As we take a closer look at the instructions to build the Mishkan, Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l, points out something that needs clarification. Betzalel was the one appointed to build the Mishkan, yet we find in many places where