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Creative.Entertaining.Concise.Insightful.One Of A Kind.

Out of the Bo x

Edition 5: March and April, 2016

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Out of the Box is a school newsletter dedicated to providingeducational material in an entertaining way. We aim to inform andenlighten, while keeping it concise, fresh, and fun.

You can read this newsletter straight through, or jump around fromtopic to topic based on your interests. The electronic platform is meantto enable ease of access both ways. Hope you learn something newand enjoy!

Natan Alper, Founder of Out of the Box

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Table of Contentshy perlin ked!

Judaism

Tec hnology

Israel News

Current Events

His tory

Quotes of the Month

NBA Sports

Bra in Teasers

Miscellaneous

Staff Interview

Birt hdays

Out of the Box Staff

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In the Face of Adversity- J. Alper

All people experience pain in one form or another. However, while somebecome distant from G-d due to their suffering, others find ways of using th

pain to get closer to G-d. While one cannot measure another person’sdifficulties nor judge their reactions to them, Rabbi Soloveitchik writes abothe key difference between a person who views himself as a victim of his fa“goral,” and a person who views himself as the active subject in his life stor“ye’ud.” The symptoms of these different attitudes are subtle but significanThe “goral” experiences defeat and hopelessness from his suffering andphilosophizes about “WHY” this happened. The “ye’ud,” on the other handable to practice acceptance after the initial shock and then asks “WHAT isrequired of me to do now”. May we find the strength, like the “ye’ud,” to usany obstacles in our lives to bring us higher, to ask “WHAT” instead of “WHso that we can be strengthened by our experiences and make the activechoice to move forward with renewed meaning.

Judai

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TechnologyWorld’s Thinnest Laptop. NO LONGER A MAC?!?!?

That’s right folks, Apple is no longer the world’s lead company on high end thin laptops. But who is thenew holder of this title? The answer may shock you, it’s Hewlett Packard (more commonly thinnest MacBook Air (11 inches-13 inches) to date is .68 inches, while the new HP laptop, dubbed as theHP Spectre, is roughly .41 inches, and provides much more in a smaller package.Build QualityThe HP Spectre (limited US edition) comes in a beautiful golden finish and Swarovski (what?)crystals. Bottom Line, you know it’s premium design because you don’t know what on earth thesematerials The regular HP Spectre however, will sport a machined aluminum and carbon fiber build, whichresults in a beautiful mesh of chrome gold and dark grey.

HardwareThe new laptop from the Tech Giant also supports an 8GB DDR3 RAM with a 6th Gen Skylake Core i5 or i7processor, with 256GB SSD or 512GB SSD internal memory, depending on which model you buy, with three newand improved USB 3.1 port, which is rumored to have double the speed of the standard USB 3.0 port, whichthe MacBook Air still uses. The Spectre supports a FHD (1920x1080 pixels) screen, but the drawback is thatthe touchscreen was removed from this device. Battery life is rumored to last 10 hrs. on web surfing andvideo playback.PricingThe base model of the Spectre, which will debut for $1169.99 comes with a Skylake Core i5 processor, 8GBRam, and a 256GB SSD (Solid State Drive), while the higher-end model, with a Skylake Core i7 processor,8GB Ram, and a 512GB SSD, will be priced at $1249.99.

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Israel NewsGrowing Religion in the IDF

Since the inception of Israel, a growingconflict between the secular and religious branchesof Israeli society have been an underlying factorsto some of the biggest issues.

Until recently, the IDF had remainedpredominantly secular. With the convention being tokeep religion away from military motivation. Thereligious troops in the IDF had been discouragedfrom referencing religious convictions during military

missions, one example being Colonel Winter, acommander in the Givati Brigade, who had written aletter that termed their enemy as that which“curses… Israel’s G-d”. Col. Winter was criticisedfor his letter.

However, with the growing force of religioustroops in the IDF, including committed Hareidim,this system seems increasingly close to renovation.

S & P Assigns IsraThe credit company Stan

deemed Israel worthy of retainin regards to its credit ratingstated: "the stable outlooexpectation that the governmstable public finances and thasecurity risks on the Israeli contained over the next two yea

One of the largest contaccomplishment has been efforts to enlarging the housinstate to promote continuous buiAlthough this has also led to mlooks” from international President Obama).

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As the race to win the 2016 presidential election heats up, here is a guide to who may be the next presRepublican Candidates:Ted Cruz

● The Budget and debt: Mandate a balanced budget.

● Corporations: End the corporate income tax.● Common Core: End it.● Immigration: Block efforts to let the undocumented use the Internet: Don’t tax access to the Internet and block “net ne● Obamacare: Repeal it.● Islamic State: Don’t send U.S. ground troops, yet. But use overpowering force otherwise, including “carpet-bombing.”

Donald Trump● Budget: Government must cut spending more.● Entitlements: Do not cut Social Security or Medicare benefits. Grow the economy to save those programs.● Gun Control: Limit restrictions on guns.

● Immigration and Refugees: Deport all undocumented individuals.● Iran and Israel: Walk away from nuclear talks. Increase sanctions.● Islamic State and Iraq: Send U.S. ground troops to target oil-rich areas (knock out their finances).

John Kasich● Criminal Justice: Less prison time for nonviolent offenders. Focus on rehabilitation and treatment.● Education: Continue Common Core, but cut education spending.● Immigration: Allow undocumented immigrants to stay in the country legally.● Obamacare: Keep the federal Medicaid expansion. Repeal and replace the rest of the Affordable Healthcare Act.● Iran and Israel: Iran deal raises concerns.

● Islamic State and Iraq: Put U.S. boots on the ground to fight ISIS.

Presidential Updates! By: Netanel Yom Tov

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On the other side, the race seems more neck in neck than ever before (whic h is really sayin g somethin

Democratic Candidates:Hillary Clinton

● Education: Make public college debt-free.● Guns: Ban several types of assault weapons. Repeal protections for gun makers.● Healthcare: Give the government a role is setting insurance rates. Expand Obamacare but do not attempt to cre

universal healthcare system now.● Immigration: Give undocumented residents a path to legal status.● Israel: Work toward a two-state solution. Do not necessarily freeze settlement building.● Iran: Support framework for nuclear deal. Continue diplomacy efforts and some sanctions.● Islamic State: No boots on the ground. Use regional troops.

Bernie Sanders● Campaign finance: Limit corporate and interest-group spending in campaigns.● Education: Free, universal preschool. Free tuition at public colleges and universities.● Guns: Ban assault weapons. Repeal law protecting some gun manufacturers. No federal handgun waiting perio● Healthcare: Launch universal, government-provided health care.● Iran and Israel: Supports current deal with Iran. Critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spee

Congress.

Presidential Updates! By: Netanel Yom Tov

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March in History March 1, 1961 - President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps, an organization sending youngAmerican volunteers to developing countries to assist with health care, education and other basichuman needs.

March 4, 1789 - The first meeting of the new Congress under the brand new U.S. Constitution took placein New York City.

March 10, 1862 - The first issue of U.S. government paper money occurred as $5, $10 and $20 billsbegan circulation.

March 12, 1888 - The Great Blizzard of '88 struck the northeastern U.S. The storm lasted 36 hours withsnowfall totaling over 40 inches in New York City where over 400 persons died from the surprise storm.

March 19, 2003 - The United States launched an attack against Iraq to topple dictator Saddam Husseinfrom power.

March 23, 1775 - Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginiaconvention in Richmond, stating, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give meliberty, or give me death!"

March 26, 1979 - The Camp David Accord ended 30 years of warfare between Israel and Egypt.

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April in History April 1, 1865 - During the American Civil War, Confederate troops of General George Pickett weredefeated and cut off at Five Forks, Virginia.

April 3, 1865 - The Confederate capital of Richmond surrendered to Union forces after thewithdrawal of General Robert E. Lee's

April 6, 1896 - After a break of 1500 years, the first Olympics of the modern era was held inAthens, Greece.

April 9, 1866 - Despite a veto by President Andrew Johnson, the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 waspassed by Congress granting blacks the rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship.

April 11, 1968 - A week after the assassination of Martin Luther King, the Civil Rights Act of 1968was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

April 12, 1961 - Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space.

April 18, 1775 - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes occurred as the two men rodeout of Boston about 10 p.m. to warn patriots at Lexington and Concord of the approaching British.

April 22, 1864 - "In God We Trust" was included on all newly minted U.S. coins by an Act ofCongress.

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Quotes of the Month

If I could sum up mylife in one line...

I would die ofembarrassment.

I’m not arguing. I’m simply

explaining why I’m right.

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From the ages of 8-18, me andmy family moved around a lot.Mostly we would just stretch,

but occasionally one of uswould actually get up to go to

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A storybook career came to an end for thelegendary Kobe Bryant on Wednesdaynight. The 5 time NBA champion KobeBryant, also well known as the Black

Mamba re-winded his clock and willedhimself to a 60 point performance all enroute to a late comeback victory that wasfilled with thrilling clutch-shot heroics.One of the greatest competitors of all timegave the entire NBA community one lastspectacle in the same uniform he grew upidolizing as a youth, a final exclamationpoint to a career filled with them!

- Shiron Youseflaleh

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Brain Teasers You are in a cabin and it is pitch black. You have one match

on you. Which do you light first, the newspaper, the lamp,

the candle or the fire?

What kind of room has no doors or windows?

Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?

click on screen for answers

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Answers to Brain Teasers!

1: You light the match first!

2: Mushrooms

3: “Incorrectly”

Squares: 40

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The Evolution of a Subject in School

School : 2 + 2 = 4

Homework : 2 + 4 + 2 = 8

Exam : Calculate the mass of the sun and the

speed of its rotation.

M i s c e l l a n e o

u s Student: Rebbe, you failed me lain Halacha.Rebbe: It was Chumash, not Hastill wondering why you failed?#Balsamisms16

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Staff Interview!!! Staff Interviewed: Rabbi BalsamSubjects Taught: Gemara, Chumash and Hebrew

Q: Where are you from originally? A: I’m from the mean streets of Kew Gardens Hills.

Q: What's a crazy story that happened to you when you were in high school? A: I went to MTA. Nothing crazy ever happened there.

Q: What is your favorite word? Least favorite? A: My least favorite is wifi. My favorite is netref.

Q: Which superpower would you like to have and how would you use it? A: It doesn’t matter. Even if I had all the superpowers, I’d still lose to Batman!

Q: What are some of your hobbies? A: Exercise, playing on my phone. I also try to learn when I’m bored of wasting time.

Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self? A: I would tell my younger self to value hard work and develop good habits for life.

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Out of the Box wishes a very happy birthday to:

9th Grade: Abie Kupchik, Avi Kwestel, Eitan Kwestel, ElieMandel, Josh Packer, Jacob Penstein, Natey Simantov, YairSturm

10th Grade: Dovid Blank, Alex Fuchs, Elan Goldberg, OrenGoldberg, Alec Goldstein, Tzvi Heimowitz, Amiel Kerstein,Eliezer Plotsker, Chezky Rothman, Brett Siegal, Avishai

Teitelbaum, Benjy Vaiselberg, Jacob Weinstock11th Grade: Chaim Alper (WOOHOO!), Dovid Gelbtuch,Judah Graber, Elie Levine, Sam Poupko, Tzvika Septimus,Ben Weinstein, Aharon Yudin

12th Grade: Mordechai Abittan, Yehuda Benhamu, BrianChernigoff, Natan Davidowitz, Yonatan Simanovitz, Avi

Vaiselberg, Baruch Weissman

H appy M arch B irthday

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Out of the Box wishes a very happy birthday to:

9th Grade: Shua Auerbach, Jaron Feldman, Jackie Glaser,Shmuli Klahr, Yisroel Lebowitz, Chaim Medetsky,

10th Grade: Zack Goldberg, Levi Gottleib, Josh Hirt, JeremyKlein, Steven Leiber, Barry Rosenberg, Yonatan Schiller,Jason Shayovitz,

11th Grade: Seth Bodek, Andrew Giller, Ben Liechtung,Yisroel Massis, Joseph Rafailov, Daniel Rosenthal

12th Grade: Rafi Appel, Daniel Attias, Alec Jerome, DanielSteinberger

H appy April B irthday

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Natan Alper Founder and Editor in Chief

Chaim Leib Alper Executive Editor

Yehuda Posner Davidchai AbramchayevColumns Editor Contributor

Jonathan Crane Shmulik RothColumns Editor Contributor

Netanel Yom Tov Shiron YouseflalehContributor Contributor

Rabbi Balsam Rabbi KaminetskyFaculty Advisor Menahel

Out of the Box Staff