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Chagigat Chumash at HAFTR
Chagigat Chumash at HAFTR

Sunday, December 4, was a special day for the boys in Rabbi Waxman’s HAFTR Cahal class. It was the day of kabbalat haTorah for them; the day they got to receive and hold their Chumashim. For weeks, they have been learning the songs and motions for their chagigat ha’Chumash. What was so special and wonderful was the way the boys blended into the mainstream second grade in every step of the process, from making their own wooden picture frames to creating a Chumash book cover and performing in the final production. Preparing the songs and performance was lots of fun, but being able to find and recognize the pesukim that they have been learning in their brand new Chumashim was truly fantastic!

The mainstream teachers, administration, and specialty staff at HAFTR included the boys as one with their classes, enabling them to truly feel part of the whole wonderful celebration. Just as at Matan Torah it was “k’ish echad b’lev echad,” so too, when the boys learn Chumash this year, they know they are part of the yeshiva, neighborhood, and Klal Yisrael. The boys took their Chumashim home to share with their families and friends, but come early Monday morning, those Chumashim will make their way back into their classroom and their hearts. We look forward to the successes of the newest b’nei Torah.

Special thanks to Cahal longtime rebbe Rabbi Moishe Waxman and his assistant Mrs. Adina Salamon for their dedication and tireless effort. The ongoing dedication of the Cahal staff enables the students to accomplish and succeed.

Cahal, the local yeshiva-based and sponsored community program for children with learning challenges, now in its 24th year, provides smaller, more individualized classes in the local yeshivas catering to children’s learning styles, where all the students attend mainstream activities daily, including lunch, recess, specials, assemblies, trips, and more. When ready, children attend academic classes as well, with support from Cahal to ensure success. The experienced and caring Cahal teachers make it all happen.

Cahal is currently accepting applicants. For more information about the Cahal program and to donate to this great community organization, contact Cahal at cahal@cahal.org or 516-295-3666.

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