Jonathan Schach – Year 10

Introducing the new Rashi Editor

Hey everybody…

My name is Jono Schach from Year 10 Rashi, and I am proud to be the new editor of Rashi Times. Most of you would know me for the drought collection I led a few weeks ago. I hope that, in this position, people will find me approachable and if anyone needs help with getting a project off the ground or just someone to talk to, I am always around. Whilst I am very fond of coding, I always enjoy a nice competitive game of soccer with my mates at lunch. Recently, with the start of the new House Meir, I moved over from Rabin to Rashi, meaning not only am I in on all the little secrets that Rabin hold, but I also bring a fresh mindset to Rashi House. Over the weeks ahead, I hope to bring an honest perspective on behalf of the Rashi student body and really illustrate some of the different aspects to reflect on what has been discussed in Tutor Groups or as a House. 

Last week in House, we were delighted to have a guest speaker, Isabella Nahon, come to us from Friendship Circle. Friendship Circle is a non-profit organisation that pairs teen volunteers with an individual of special needs. Together, they form a lasting friendship and participate in seasonal programs. Izzy discussed some of the different programs that us, as teenagers, can get involved in along with the difficulties that comes with those who have special needs. This suffering was expressed through both a thought – provoking and complicated game along with a powerful video that demonstrated these challenges vividly. This undoubtedly sparked interest with the members of our House. We encourage students to join Friendship Circle as it brings an undeniable joy to both those who are being helped and, through this, to those who are helping as well.

Jonathan Schach

Eden Sadra – Year 12

Serving others is a magical thing

Anne Frank once said: “No one has ever become poor by giving”. We can take this both literally and metaphorically, but I think it’s definitely something that acted as a focus today in Izzy’s talk. Since Year 7, and maybe even before if you’ve been at Emanuel since the beginning, we’ve heard that we live by the concept of Tikkun Olam – repairing the world, both as Jews and as human beings. Although we all live very busy lives and may sometimes get wrapped up in our own little worlds, it’s important to look within ourselves and take time out to be there for the people in this world who need us the most, for example the children who the friendship circle and other organisations like it help on a daily basis. Going back to that quote, “No one has ever become poor by giving”, sometimes we even get richer by giving. Richer in terms of the experiences we gain and the joy we get from serving others. So, think about taking some time out of your own life to put a touch of magic into someone else’s… you might be surprised how much more magical your life will become.

By Eden Sadra

Brody Elbourne – Year 9

Mazal Tov

Last Sunday Brody Elbourne ran in the inaugural NAB RunWest Running event in the 4km run. He had a great run finishing on the podium with a silver medal in the Men’s division and 3rd overall. There were over 3000 runners in the 4km event who competed and finished the run.