Hebrew School Hapenings

Dear Cooperative Parents,

L'Shana Tova!

I hope that you are looking forward to the start of school for the Kindergarten through Dalet Classes this Sunday, September 16, 2018 as much as June and I are.

To clarify any questions you may have, since the tent still occupies the majority of the parking lot, the entrance to the Hebrew School will be from the doors ON CENTRE AVENUE which access the Social Hall. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STREET IS A ONE-WAY STREET GOING NORTH,

For those not familiar with the immediate area, instead of turning right into the synagogue parking lot on South Centre Avenue, please turn left on Short Lane for two blocks, then turn right onto Belmill Road, then the first right onto Belmill Lane. Now, proceed one block and turn right to Centre Avenue, a one-way street going North.

The Social Hall doors are on your left, just after our parking lot exit. Someone will be at those doors to greet and direct your children.

Dismissal, at 12:15 PM, will be from the same doors, with the exception of the Kindergarten, First Grade and Pre-Aleph Classes. Those parents are required to go to the second floor to pick up their child in person.

REMINDER: If you plan to participate in the Shofar Brigade at the closing services on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, please bring your own shofar to the rehearsal on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 9:30 AM. Please arrive at the synagogue by 6:30 PM on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in order to participate.

Yom Kippur Services for all of our students are from 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. We are still in need of some volunteers for these services.

Our Hey Classes will start on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Parking will be normal as the tent will have been picked up.

The first Hebrew High meeting for Grade 7 students is this Monday, September 17, 2018, at 8:15 PM in the Center for Jewish Life at the Merrick Jewish Centre. This is expected to last for approximately a half hour. One parent and the student should attend; the program will be discussed and classes will be chosen.


All classes will begin on Tuesday evenings with the first class on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 7:00 PM until 8:40 PM at the Merrick Jewish Centre.

If you are unable to attend on Monday, September 17, 2018, do not worry. Other arrangements can be made.

I wish you all an easy and meaningful fast.

Dear Wonderful Parents,

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families safe Memorial Weekend. This Sunday, May 27, 2018, there will be no Hebrew School classes.

WE ARE ENCOURAGING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE ISRAEL DAY PARADE, ON SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD. FOR ALL STUDENTS THAT ATTEND WE WILL GIVE DOUBLE JUNIOR CONGREGATION CREDIT.

I'm hoping that you have received all of the re-registration forms for the 2018-2019 school year.  Please send it back to me as quickly as you can with your deposit, so that I can start setting up the classes.

Please remember to e-mail June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) to ensure that your receive the correct credit.

Please note that the first half of the school year ended on January 21, 2018, and Junior Congregation credit is listed only through that date. If you are unsure if your child has received credit for subsequent dates, please send an e-mail to June at SchoolAdm@cbohr.org. She will check and reply to you.

Ms. Ilene's class:  This class will have its final session on Sunday, June 3, 2018 when they will have a breakfast to celebrate the end of a wonderful year.

Ms. Hali's class:  They will meet for their final session, Sunday June 3, 2018.  We will have a breakfast to celebrate the end of a terrific year.

Aleph Classes:  Please encourage your children to review their Hebrew letters and vowels. Please remember that we want all of our students to be present every day. This will enable them to strengthen their Hebrew reading.

Bet Classes: The students are progressing nicely in their Hebrew studies. Please continue to encourage your children to practice their reading at home. 

Gimel Classes: The Gimel students are making their own Tefillah recordings. I have listened to several and they sound just great. Thank you, parents, for assisting them. 

Dalet Classes:  The students had a wonderful year with Yael.  She really made Israel come alive for each student. We wish her the best of luck in all her new endeavors.

REMINDER.  Our Dalet students MUST attend services in the Main Sanctuary to receive Junior Congregation credit.

Hey classes:  Please keep in mind that these classes are part of the CBO requirement for graduation, therefore, all students are required to attend on Tuesdays, as well as our Hey class on Thursdays.

Junior Congregation
We thank Rachel Merker for an outstanding job in leading our Junior Congregation Services this year.  The students will miss your wonderful shabbat plays.

Please see the Junior Congregation requirements listed below:
5778 Junior Congregation Requirements
(2017 - 2018)
ALEPH = 9 Services
BET = 11 Services
GIMEL = 13 Services
DALET = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2017)
MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY
HEY = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY)

      PLEASE REMEMBER THERE IS NO HEBREW SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY, MAY 272018 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL WEEKEND. 




Shabbat Shalom!

Dear Marvelous Parents,

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a wonderful and meaningful Shavuot. This Sunday, May 20, 2018 is Shavuot and classes will not meet.

WE ARE ENCOURAGING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE ISRAEL DAY PARADE, ON SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD. FOR ALL STUDENTS THAT ATTEND WE WILL GIVE DOUBLE JUNIOR CONGREGATION CREDIT.

Please remember to e-mail June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) to ensure that your receive the correct credit.

The Tot Shavuot last Friday, May 11, 2018, joined by Ms. Ilene's Class, was outstanding,

The Bet Shabbat is this Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8:00 PM. A "Tip of the Kippah" to the Gimel students who have volunteered to assist at the service.

Please note that the first half of the school year ended on January 21, 2018, and Junior Congregation credit is listed only through that date. If you are unsure if your child has received credit for subsequent dates, please send an e-mail to June at SchoolAdm@cbohr.org. She will check and reply to you.

Ms. Ilene's class:  This class will have its final session on Sunday, June 3, 2018 when they will have a breakfast to celebrate the end of a wonderful year.

Ms. Hali's class:  Please let me know if your student will join Ms. Hali's Pre-Aleph Shavuot celebration on Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 5:30 PM until 6:45 PM. This will include pizza, discussion and ruach. They will also meet on Sunday, June 3 at their regular time..  

Aleph Classes:  Please encourage your children to review their Hebrew letters and vowels. Please remember that we want all of our students to be present every day. This will enable them to strengthen their Hebrew reading.

Bet Classes: The students are progressing nicely in their Hebrew studies. Please continue to encourage your children to practice their reading at home. The Bet Class Shabbat Service is this Friday, May 18, 2018, at 8:00 PM. Students are required to wear a white shirt and a dark bottom. We also ask the students to arrive by 7:20 PM for some last minute words of encouragement.

Gimel Classes: The Gimel students are making their own Tefillah recordings. I have listened to several and they sound just great. Thank you, parents, for assisting them. For any students who are attending the services tomorrow night, please wear a white shirt and a dark bottom. Please make every attempt to arrive by 7:20 PM.

Dalet Classes:  The students had an incredible time celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut with Yael.  They have been working all year with her and enjoyed every minute of it. Please encourage your child to practice their Hebrew reading.

REMINDER.  Our Dalet students MUST attend services in the Main Sanctuary to receive Junior Congregation credit.

Hey classes: The last Hebrew High School class was Tuesday, May 1st.
Please keep in mind that these classes are part of the CBO requirement for graduation, therefore, all students are required to attend on Tuesdays, as well as our Hey class on Thursdays.

Junior Congregation
We thank Rachel Merker for an outstanding job in leading our Junior Congregation Services this year.  The students will miss your wonderful shabbat plays.

Please see the Junior Congregation requirements listed below:
5778 Junior Congregation Requirements
(2017 - 2018)
ALEPH = 9 Services
BET = 11 Services
GIMEL = 13 Services
DALET = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2017)
MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY
HEY = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY)

      PLEASE REMEMBER THERE IS NO HEBREW SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 IN OBSERVANCE OF SHAVUOT.




Shabbat Shalom!

Dear Wonderful Parents,

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our wonderful and dedicated Mothers a Happy Mother's Day!  We want our students to enjoy Mother's Day with their families, so we will not be opened this Sunday.

WE ARE ENCOURAGING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE ISRAEL DAY PARADE, ON SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD. FOR ALL STUDENTS THAT ATTEND WE WILL GIVE DOUBLE JUNIOR CONGREGATION CREDIT.

The Tot Shavuot is scheduled for this Friday, May 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM, and will be joined by Ms. Ilene's Class at that time. Please join us for student-friendly meal and for the adults we will hot hor d'oeuvres, shabbat wine and other beverages.

The next Board of Ed meeting is scheduled for this Monday, May 14, 2018 at   8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room. 

The Bet Shabbat will be Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8:00 PM.

Please note that the first half of the school year ended on January 21, 2018, and Junior Congregation credit is listed only through that date. If you are unsure if your child has received credit for subsequent dates, please send an e-mail to June at SchoolAdm@cbohr.org. She will check and reply to you.

Ms. Ilene's class:  The students had a wonderful time celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut with Yael (she's our wonderful shin shin). They have been working with her all year and have really enjoyed it.  The students will be learning about Shavuot and will be making related crafts. This class will be joining our Tot Shavuot on this Friday, May 11, 2018, at 6:30 PM when they will be singing some of your favorite Shabbat songs.  As always, have your child wear white shirt and a dark bottom.  I hope to see all of you there.

Ms. Hali's class:  Great job by all of the Pre-Aleph students and their teachers, last Friday night. The students had a wonderful time celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut with Yael (she's our wonderful shin shin). They have been working with her all year and really enjoyed it. The students will be learning about Shavuot and will continue to learn new Hebrew letters and vowels.  

Aleph Classes:  "A tip of the Kippah" to our Aleph students and Aleph teachers for preparing our students so beautifully for their shabbat service. Please encourage your children to review their Hebrew letters and vowels. Please remember that we want all of our students to be present every day. This will enable them to strengthen their Hebrew reading.

Bet Classes: The students are progressing nicely in their Hebrew studies. Please continue to encourage your children to practice their reading at home. Yael has been working with our students and she really has made Israel come alive.  She will continue to work with them through the end of the year. The Bet Class Shabbat Service will be on Friday, May 18, 2018, at 8:00 PM. Students are required to wear a white shirt and a dark bottom.

Gimel Classes: The Gimel Class are making their own Tefillah recordings. I have listened to several and they sound just great. Thank you, parents, for assisting them. 

Dalet Classes:  The students had an incredible time celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut with Yael.  They have been working all year with her and enjoyed every minute of it. Please encourage your child to practice their Hebrew reading.            REMINDER.  Our Dalet students MUST attend services in the Main Sanctuary to receive Junior Congregation credit.

Hey classes: The last Hebrew High School class was Tuesday, May 1st.
Please keep in mind that these classes are part of the CBO requirement for graduation, therefore, all students are required to attend on Tuesdays, as well as our Hey class on Thursdays.

Board of Ed Meeting
The next Board of Ed meeting is this Monday, May 14, 2018 at 8:00 PM                 in the Muraskin Room. 

Junior Congregation
The last Junior Congregation Service for the year is scheduled for this Saturday, May 12 at 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM in the Muraskin Room.  We thank Rachel Merker for an outstanding job in leading our Junior Congregation Services this year.  The students will miss your wonderful shabbat plays. 
We wish you a Happy 1st Mother's Day and many more to come.

Please see the Junior Congregation requirements listed below:
5778 Junior Congregation Requirements
(2017 - 2018)
ALEPH = 9 Services
BET = 11 Services
GIMEL = 13 Services
DALET = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2017)
MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY
HEY = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY)

      PLEASE REMEMBER THERE IS NO HEBREW SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018 IN HONOR OF MOTHER'S DAY!




Shabbat Shalom!

Dear Cooperative Parents,

Please join us this Shabbat, Rabbi Benjamin Levi Goldberg, second clergy candidate will be leading our Aleph and Pre-Aleph students in their Shabbat Service.  To find out more about Rabbi Goldberg, click HERE.   The program starts at 6:30 PM, followed by a child-friendly cocktail reception.  Please have your child wear a white shirt and a dark bottom.  I would love to see everyone there.

WE ARE ENCOURAGING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE ISRAEL DAY PARADE, ON SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD. FOR ALL STUDENTS THAT ATTEND WE WILL GIVE DOUBLE JUNIOR CONGREGATION CREDIT.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES IN OUR CALENDAR:

The Pre-Aleph Class will join the Aleph Class Shabbat Service this Friday, May 4, 2018 at 6:30 PM. After the service we will have a child-friendly hor d'oeuvres (pizza bagels, quiches, and any other delicious treats).

The Tot Shavuot, scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM, will be joined by Ms. Ilene's Class at that time. 

The next Board of Ed meeting is scheduled for this Monday, May 14, 2018 at   8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room. 

The Bet Shabbat, will be Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8:00 PM.

Please note that the first half of the school year ended on January 21, 2018, and Junior Congregation credit is listed only through that date. If you are unsure if your child has received credit for subsequent dates, please send an e-mail to June at SchoolAdm@cbohr.org. She will check and reply to you.

Ms. Ilene's class:  The students had a wonderful time celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut with Yael (she's our wonderful shin shin). They have been working with her all year and have really enjoyed it.  The students will be learning about Shavuot and will be making related crafts. This class will be joining our Tot Shavuot on Friday, May 11, 2018, at 6:30 PM when they will be singing some of your favorite Shabbat songs.  As always, have your child wear white shirt and a dark bottom.  I hope to see all of you there.

Ms. Hali's class:  The students had a wonderful time celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut with Yael (she's our wonderful shin shin). They have been working with her all year and really enjoyed it. The students will be learning about Shavuot and will continue to learn new Hebrew letters and vowels. Their Class Shabbat Service will take place this Friday, May 4, 2018, when they will join the Aleph class.  As always, have your child wear white shirt and a dark bottom.  I hope to see all of you there.

Aleph Classes: Please encourage your children to review their Hebrew letters and vowels. Please remember that we want all of our students to be present every day. This will enable them to strengthen their Hebrew reading.
Their Class Shabbat Service will take place this Friday, May 4, 2018 at 6:30 PM.

Bet Classes: The students are progressing nicely in their Hebrew studies. Please continue to encourage your children to practice their reading at home. Yael has been working with our students and she really has made Israel come alive.  She will continue to work with them through the end of the year.
The Bet Class Shabbat Service will be on Friday, May 18, 2018, at 8:00 PM. Students are required to wear a white shirt and a dark bottom.

Gimel Classes: The Gimel Class are making their own Tefillah recordings. I have listened to several and they sound just great. Thank you, parents, for assisting them. Thank you for those who attended our Family Workshop last Sunday. It was educational and enriching.

Dalet Classes:  The students had an incredible time celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut with Yael.  They have been working all year with her and enjoyed every minute of it. Please encourage your child to practice their Hebrew reading.
REMINDER.  Our Dalet students MUST attend services in the Main Sanctuary to receive Junior Congregation credit.

Hey classes: Hebrew High School classes continue on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.
Please keep in mind that these classes are part of the CBO requirement for graduation, therefore, all students are required to attend on Tuesdays, as well as our Hey class on Thursdays.

Board of Ed Meeting
The next Board of Ed meeting is this Monday, May 14, 2018 at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room. 

Junior Congregation
The next Junior Congregation Service is scheduled for this Saturday, May 5, 2018 and the final Junior Congregation will be on Saturday, May 12 at 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM in the Muraskin Room.  

Please see the Junior Congregation requirements listed below:
5778 Junior Congregation Requirements
(2017 - 2018)
ALEPH = 9 Services
BET = 11 Services
GIMEL = 13 Services
DALET = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2017)
MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY
HEY = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY)


Shabbat Shalom!