Bnot Torah Blog
Tu B’Shevat: A Time of Learning & Celebration!
February 8, 2012
When the typical person would speak or learn about the day we know as Tu B’Shevat, playful and joyous tunes from ones childhood may run through their head. Likewise, many of us have memories of tree planting ceremonies and the consumption of delicious dried fruit! However, in Israel, this day isn’t just simply glossed over. The streets of Yerushalayim, and all over the country for that matter, are filled with people wishing one another a “Happy Tu B’Shevat!” Indeed, from Rabbi Green’s enlightening class on Tu B’Shevat called, Shevat Secrets: You are Like a Tree, we got to discover the inner meaning of the day, as well as the entire month of Shevat. And so, as we are in a middle of yet another memorable week of learning and inspiration here at Sharfman’s, it’s fitting that Rabbi Sharfman himself surprised every class with beautiful trays of fresh dried fruit for all of us to eat and enjoy!
Not only did this Tu B’Shevat treat add meaning to what would have been simply “Thursday,” but it gave us another opportunity to see how much Rabbi Sharfman cares about allowing us to taste every aspect of our Year in Israel! Happy Tu B’Shevat 
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Annual Sharfman’s Chanukah Chagigah 2011!
December 21, 2011
The Annual Bnot Torah/Sharfman’s Chanukah Chagigah lived up to the hype! From start to finish it left everyone in the audience, from students, to visiting Alumnae, to faculty wanting more But let’s start from the beginning…The evening kicked off with a beautifully decorated and festive feel. Indeed, when you walked into the Bnot Torah/Sharfman’s Chanukah Chagigah, you were greeted with the walls and windows adorned with Chanukah decorations and it really helped enhance the overall energy! Once we were all seated, we enjoyed a delicious meal that featured a healthy Pumpkin Soup, Stir Fry Chicken served over a bed of rice, as well as a large tossed salad, fresh toasted Garlic Bread, and a tasty frozen dessert!
However, the best part of the meal was when Rabbi Sharfman treated us to inspiring words of Torah in which he reminded us about the true importance and everlasting meaning of Chanukah.
Once the meal was completed it was on to the skits and all things comical at the 2011 Bnot Torah/Sharfman’s Chanukah Chagigah hosted by Sharon Franko and Ilana Yarmak who both hail from California!
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Meet the Street!
September 15, 2011
Groups of incoming Bnot Torah/Sharfman’s students descended upon the streets of Ramat Eshkol on September 15th, during Orientation Week, to explore and become more familiar with our neighborhood and its colorful ambiance. In addition, the informal tour allowed students to become more acquainted (outside of the confines of the walls of a classroom or Beit Midrash) with the various personalities that comprise the Bnot Torah/Sharfman’s faculty. Small groups of girls were led by a Madricha, a Chonechet, or a Rakezet, who acted as tour guides, to tour and explore the neighborhood’s lush parks, point out how close to our school much of our faculty live, and enjoy the markets, restaurants, and Ramat Eshkol Shopping Promenade.
“Students really enjoyed the overall sense of communal life that fills the air. They were thrilled to hear that minutes away from school are, cafes, a pharmacy, ATM’s and much more in the Ramat Eshkol Shopping Promenade. Plus, the fact that much of our faculty lives in the neighborhood of our school is really a unique element that we offer each and every student,” said Mrs. Debbi Nissel, Chessed Coordinator at Bnot Torah/Sharfman’s.
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Airport Arrival: We Have Arrived!
September 13, 2011
Wow! What a whirlwind day it has been. We said goodbye to our friends and family back home and boarded the group flight heading towards Israel. On the plane we all got to bond and meet. It was great to see that soo many people were like me and were motivated to spend this year growing. After what felt like forever, we landed and not one of us lost a bag! As we came out we were greeted by soo many people from Rabbi Sharfman and Mrs. Sharfman to Rabbi Green, Mrs. Haymann, our Madricha Yehudis Jacobowitz and our Rakezet Ms. Esther Benayon! I quickly felt at home—they even knew all of our names. Plus, after sitting on the plane and then feeling the warm Tel Aviv heat, the only thing I could want was a drink of water. The next thing I knew, there was Rabbi Sharfman and Rabbi Green handing out water bottles with a cute Sharfman’s label on it that welcomed us to the school. Once everyone had come out, we headed out to the bus that would bring us to school…
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