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HS Happenings, Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Dear Cooperative Parents,

Don't forget that our Purim Carnival is this Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Temple Israel of South Merrick, from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM. There is a charge of $10 per child. Please go directly to Temple Israel this Sunday.

We are in need of volunteers to assist at the Carnival (both adults and students). The fee is waived for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me. If you need Community Service, it will be our pleasure to sign your card.

Join the Congregation Beth Ohr Hebrew School as we fundraise for our annual themed Shalach Manot Basket Drive for Purim on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Please see the flyer at the bottom. If you have not brought your items, we are available tomorrow afternoon until 7:00 PM for you to bring them in. This year's theme is "Seasons of the Year."

We are raffling off these baskets on Purim, Wednesday evening, March 20, 2019. Chances are only $1 each. The more dollars you spend, the better your chance of winning a basket.

Thank you to our parents for sending the items for the baskets, and a special thank you to Ms. Ilene who will be assembling them.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A CHANGE IN PROCEDURE FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE MORE THAN TEN (10) MINUTES LATE TO CLASS EFFECTIVE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019:

Any student arriving more than ten (10) minutes late to class MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT who must sign a book located in the Hebrew School Office. This is to ensure that all of our students arrive safely in their classes.

Many of you have asked about sponsoring the "Kosher Kart". The sponsorships are only $36 each. Available dates are: April 3 and 17, May 1, 8, 22, 2019.

If you sign up for a date, your child will have the opportunity and privilige to sell the Kosher Kart on that date. All the kids enjoy selling.

The Kindergarten and Primary Class: The students are still studying Purim and are creating their own megillah. Our Shin Shin, Yoav, enjoys working with this class.

Please remember to bring the groggers you made at Family Ed with Mrs. Kaplan, on Purim, next Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 5:30 PM.

The Pre-Aleph Class: is learning new Hebrew letters each week. They are also learning new brachot and new Shabbat songs.

Please remember to bring the groggers you made at Family Ed with Mrs. Kaplan, on Purim, next Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 5:30 PM.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Aleph: Both Aleph classes are almost finished with their reading book. They are doing very well. They started to learn their prayers for their Friday night service. Please have the students practice reading in their Aleph-Bet Quest book.

Both Aleph classes are enjoying their "virtual" travels in Israel and their next stop is Jerusalem.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Bet: The Bet students have been focusing on the Kiddush and they can now read it in its entirety. They will be studing the history of Modern Day Israel over the next few weeks.

The Rosh Chodesh Breakfast with Rabbi Bernstein was spectacular, and the pancakes were amazing. Todah Rabah to Chef Arkin and to our esteemed Rabbi.

They are excited to use their new Siddur as they continue to prepare for their Bet Class Shabbat Service which is scheduled for Friday, May 10, 2019.

Gimel: The Gimel students are focusing on their Hebrew reading and are doing well. They are still concentrating on their Friday night prayers for their Class Shabbat.

Save the date: On Sunday, April 7, 2019, the Gimel Class will celebrate Rosh Chodesh Breakfast with Rabbi Bernstein. Come in your pajamas. More information will follow.

Please note that your Gimel Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2019.

Dalet: The Dalet Class is begining to think about how important services are as they prepare for their own Bar or Bat Mitzvah Service.

They are also focusing on the important role that Judaism has in their lives. The current "hot topic" in their class is now the Megillah. The students will continue to work with Yoav on the customs and cultures of Purim in Israel.

Hey: A reminder: Hebrew High classes meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM until 8:40 PM at the Merrick Jewish Centre. If you have not as yet registered for the third and final semester, please make sure that you are registered by next week. If you have not taken a class in Holocaust, please be sure to register for one. Pleae keep in mind that it is a graduation requirement.

The Hey students are discussing relevant Jewish topics relating to the issues that face Jews of America and the world.

The Hey students have been working very hard learning the prayers for their Bar / Bat Mitzvah. I encourage you to attend Shabbat services in the Main Sanctuary to improve your comfort level for your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah and to strengthen your child's Hebrew reading.

I hope that you have all received the Hebrew School Calendar. If you have any questions or concerns about it, please contact June at SchoolAdm@cbohr.org. Please keep your eye on the Calendar, as we update it regularly.

Our next Junior Congregation date is this Saturday, March 16, 2019. The next one is on Saturday, March 30, 2019 followed by Saturday, April 6, 2019. It always starts at 10:30 AM in the Muraskin Room. We hope that everyone will attend.

A special Todah Rabah to Cantor Kowitz who works with our Junior Congregation so beautifully.

HEY STUDENTS: Please make sure that you let the Junior Congregation Leader know when you attend services in the Main Sanctuary so that you may receive credit for having attended Shabbat services.

For any student who has attended a service here at Congregation Beth Ohr and there is no scheduled Junior Congregation service, please email June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) with the date.

The next Board of Education meeting will be held this Monday, March 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room.

An opportunity to help your fellow congregants: Would you be interested in helping to usher at an upcoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Please contact June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) to let her know what week(s) you choose and she will provide you with additional information. We would really appreciate your assistance.

To help your students become more proficient in reading Hebrew, Rabbi Bernstein is offering a class which will enable you to read with your child. The class is called "Hebrew Reading for Hebrew School Parents" and will be held on Sundays at 9:30 AM, begining February 3, 2019. For your convenience, you can join the class when you drop off your child at school.

Cantor Kowitz is offering a Trope Chanting class on Mondays at 7:00 PM.

As always, my door is open to embrace all your suggestions, concerns and ideas.

Shabbat Shalom

5779 Junior Congregation Requirements
(2018 - 2019)
ALEPH = 9 Services
BET = 11 Services
GIMEL = 13 Services
DALET = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES AFTER DECEMBR 31, 2018
MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY
HEY = 15 Services
(ALL SERVICES MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY)

HS Happenings, Thursday, March 7, 2019

Dear Festive Parents,

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHANGE THE CLOCKS THIS SUNDAY AT 2:00 AM.

THIS IS THE TIME THAT WE SPRING FORWARD AND LOOSE AN HOUR OF SLEEP.

Don't forget that our Purim Carnival is on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Temple Israel of South Merrick, from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM. There is a charge of $10 per child.

We are in need of volunteers to assist at the Carnival (both adults and students). The fee is waived for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me. If you need Community Service, it will be our pleasure to sign your card.

We also need volunteers on Sunday, March 10, 2019 to help set up for the Purim Carnival at Temple Israel of South Merrick at 10:00 AM.

Join the Congregation Beth Ohr Hebrew School as we fundraise for our annual Themed Shalach Manot Basket Drive for Purim on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Please see the flyer at the bottom. The items are due this Sunday, March 10, 2019. This year's theme is "Seasons of the Year."

We will be raffling off these baskets on Purim, Wednesday evening, March 20, 2019. Chances are only $1 each. The more dollars you spend, the better your chance of winning a basket.

Thank you to our parents for sending the items for the baskets, and a special thank you to Ms. Ilene who will be assembling them.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A CHANGE IN PROCEDURE FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE MORE THAN TEN (10) MINUTES LATE TO CLASS EFFECTIVE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019:

Any student arriving more than ten (10) minutes late to class MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT who must sign a book located in the Hebrew School Office. This is to ensure that all of our students arrive safely in their classes.

Many of you have asked about sponsoring the "Kosher Kart", The sponsorships are only $36 each. Available dates are: March 13, April 3 and 17, May 1, 8, 22, 2019.

If you sign up for a date, your child will have the opportunity and privilige to sell the Kosher Kart on that date. All the kids enjoy selling.

Thank you to our annonymous donor for our Challah this week.

The Kindergarten and Primary Class: The students are still studying Purim and are creating their own megillah. Our Shin Shin, Yoav, worked with this class and was amazed at how much they know about Purim.

The Pre-Aleph Class: is learning new Hebrew letters each week. They are also learning new brachot.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Aleph: Both Aleph classes are almost finished with their reading book. They are doing very well. They started to learn their prayers for their Friday night service. Please have the students practice reading in their Aleph-Bet Quest book.

Both Aleph classes are enjoying their "virtual" travels in Israel and their next stop is Jerusalem.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Bet: The Bet students have been focusing on the Kiddush and they can now read it in its entirety. They will be studing the history of Modern Day Israel over the next few weeks.

Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 8:45 AM is a Rosh Chodesh Breakfast with Rabbi Bernstein for the Bet class in Room 1 (Library). Wear your PJ's. Please see the flyer below. Chef Arkin will be preparing breakfast according to the students request.

They are excited to use their new Siddur as they continue to prepare for their Bet Class Shabbat Service which is scheduled for Friday, May 10, 2019.

Gimel: The Gimel students are focusing on their Hebrew reading and are doing well. They are still concentrating on their Friday night prayers for their Class Shabbat.

Please note that your Gimel Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2019.

Dalet: The Dalet Class is begining to think about how important services are as they prepare for their own Bar or Bat Mitzvah Service.

They are also focusing on the important role that Judaism has in their lives. The current "hot topic" in their class is now the Megillah. The students will continue to work with Yoav on the customs and cultures of Purim in Israel.

Hey: A reminder: Hebrew High classes meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM until 8:40 PM at the Merrick Jewish Centre. If you have not as yet registered for the third and final semester, please make sure that you are registered by next week. If you have not taken a class in Holocaust, pleae be sure to register for one. Pleae keep in mind that it is a graduation requirement.

The Yad Making Workshops are scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, March 7 and Monday, March 11, 2019. A "Tip of the Kippah" to Mrs. Broder for volunteering to assist Ms. Ilene with this workshop.

The Hey students are discussing relevant Jewish topics relating to the issues that face Jews of America and the world.

The Hey students have been working very hard learning the prayers for their Bar / Bat Mitzvah. I encourage you to attend Shabbat services in the Main Sanctuary to improve your comfort level for your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah and to strengthen your child's Hebrew reading.

I hope that you have all received the Hebrew School Calendar. If you have any questions or concerns about it, please contact June at SchoolAdm@cbohr.org. Please keep your eye on the Calendar, as we update it regularly.

Our next Junior Congregation date is this Saturday, March 9, 2019. The next one is on Saturday, March 16, followed by Saturday, March 30, 2019. It always starts at 10:30 AM in the Muraskin Room. We hope that everyone will attend.

A special Todah Rabah to Cantor Kowitz who works with our Junior Congregation so beautifully.

HEY STUDENTS: Please make sure that you let the Junior Congregation Leader know when you attend services in the Main Sanctuary so that you may receive credit for having attended Shabbat services.

For any student who has attended a service here at Congregation Beth Ohr and there is no scheduled Junior Congregation service, please email June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) with the date.

The next Board of Education meeting will be held Monday, March 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room.

An opportunity to help your fellow congregants: Would you be interested in helping to usher at an upcoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Please contact June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) to let her know what week(s) you choose and she will provide you with additional information. We would really appreciate your assistance.

To help your students become more proficient in reading Hebrew, Rabbi Bernstein is offering a class which will enable you to read with your child. The class is called "Hebrew Reading for Hebrew School Parents" and will be held on Sundays at 9:30 AM, begining February 3, 2019. For your convenience, you can join the class when you drop off your child at school.

Cantor Kowitz is offering a Trope Chanting class on Mondays at 7:00 PM.

As always, my door is open to embrace all your suggestions, concerns and ideas.

Shabbat Shalom

HS Happenings, Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Dear Energetic Parents,

Welcome back from what I hope was a well-rested vacation. We have another busy month coming up.

Don't forget that our Purim Carnival is on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Temple Israel of South Merrick, from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM. There is a charge of $10 per child.

We are in need of volunteers to assist at the Carnival (both adults and students). The fee is waived for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me. If you need Community Service, it will be our pleasure to sign your card.

Please note that this Friday, March 1, 2019, is both a Family Service as well as Shabbat Across America at 6:30 PM. Please see the flyer below for more details. Junior Congregation credit will be given.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A CHANGE IN PROCEDURE FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE MORE THAN TEN (10) MINUTES LATE TO CLASS EFFECTIVE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019:

Any student arriving more than ten (10) minutes late to class MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT who must sign a book located in the Hebrew School Office. This is to ensure that all of our students arrive safely in their classes.

Many of you have asked about sponsoring the "Kosher Kart", The sponsorships are only $36 each. Available dates are: March 6 and 13, April 3 and 17, May 1, 8, 22, 2019.

If you sign up for a date, your child will have the opportunity and privilige to sell the Kosher Kart on that date. All the kids enjoy selling.

The Kindergarten and Primary Class: The students are still studying Purim and are creating their own megillah. Our Shin Shin, Yoav, worked with this class and was amazed at how much they know about Purim.

On Sunday, March 3, 2019, the Kindergarten and Primary Class will meet with our Family Educator, Jill Kaplan, in the Muraskin Room at 10:15 AM. They will learn about the different aspects of celebrating Purim and make a fun holiday craft project. Parents, please join us.

The Pre-Aleph Class: is learning new Hebrew letters each week. They are also learning new brachot.

On Sunday, March 3, 2019, the Pre-Aleph Class will meet with our Family Educator, Jill Kaplan, in the Muraskin Room at 10:15 AM. They will learn about the different aspects of celebrating Purim and make a fun holiday craft project. Parents, please join us.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Aleph: Both Aleph classes are almost finished with their reading book. They are doing very well. They started to learn their prayers for their Friday night service. Please have the students practice reading in their Aleph-Bet Quest book.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Bet: The Bet students have been focusing on the Kiddush and they can now read it in its entirety. They will be studing the history of Modern Day Israel over the next few weeks.

Sunday, March 10*, 2019, at 8:45 AM is a Rosh Chodesh Breakfast with Rabbi Bernstein for the Bet class in Room 1 (Library). (Please make note of the *date change.) Wear your PJ's. Please see the flyer below. Chef Arkin will be preparing breakfast according to the students request.

They are excited to use their new Siddur as they continue to prepare for their Bet Class Shabbat Service which is scheduled for Friday, May 10, 2019.

Gimel: The Gimel students are focusing on their Hebrew reading and are doing well. They have begun to concentrate on their Friday night prayers for their Class Shabbat.

Please note that your Gimel Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2019.

Dalet: The Dalet Class Shabbat is scheduled for this Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 9:45 AM. Please remember to wear a white shirt and a dark bottom. Please have the students arrive by 9:15 AM and to meet in the Social Hall.

They are begining to think about how important the service will be as they prepare for their own Bar or Bat Mitzvah Service.

They are also focusing on the important role that Judaism has in their lives. The current "hot topic" in their class is now the Megillah. The students will continue to work with Yoav on the customs and cultures of Purim in Israel.

Hey: A reminder: Hebrew High classes meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM until 8:40 PM at the Merrick Jewish Centre.

The Yad Making Workshops are scheduled for Thursday, March 7 and Monday, March 11, 2019. The Monday workshop was originally scheduled for March 4, but needed to be changed due to a conflict.

The Hey students are discussing relevant Jewish topics relating to the issues that face Jews of America and the world.

The Hey students have been working very hard learning the prayers for their Bar / Bat Mitzvah. I encourage you to attend Shabbat services in the Main Sanctuary to improve your comfort level for your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah and to strengthen your child's Hebrew reading.

I hope that you have all received the Hebrew School Calendar. If you have any questions or concerns about it, please contact June at SchoolAdm@cbohr.org. Please keep your eye on the Calendar, as we update it regularly.

Our next Junior Congregation date is Saturday, March 9, 2019. The next one is on Saturday, March 16, followed by Saturday, March 30, 2019. It always starts at 10:30 AM in the Muraskin Room. We hope that everyone will attend.

HEY STUDENTS: Please make sure that you let the Junior Congregation Leader know when you attend services in the Main Sanctuary so that you may receive credit for having attended Shabbat services.

For any student who has attended a service here at Congregation Beth Ohr and there is no scheduled Junior Congregation service, please email June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) with the date.

The next Board of Education meeting will be held Monday, March 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room.

An opportunity to help your fellow congregants: Would you be interested in helping to usher at an upcoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Please contact June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) to let her know what week(s) you choose and she will provide you with additional information. We would really appreciate your assistance.

To help your students become more proficient in reading Hebrew, Rabbi Bernstein is offering a class which will enable you to read with your child. The class is called "Hebrew Reading for Hebrew School Parents" and will be held on Sundays at 9:30 AM, begining February 3, 2019. For your convenience, you can join the class when you drop off your child at school.

Cantor Kowitz is offering a Trope Chanting class on Mondays at 7:00 PM.

As always, my door is open to embrace all your suggestions, concerns and ideas.

Shabbat Shalom

Congregation Beth Ohr
2550 South Centre Avenue
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 781-3072

HebrewSchool@cbohr.org

HS Happenings, Thursday, February 21, 2019

Dear Amazing Parents,

Please note that Hebrew School is closed for Winter Break from Sunday, February 17, 2019 until Sunday, February 24, 2019. Hey classes resume on Monday, February 25, Aleph through Dalet on Wednesday, February 27 and Hey on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Hebrew High resumes on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A CHANGE IN PROCEDURE FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE MORE THAN TEN (10) MINUTES LATE TO CLASS EFFECTIVE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019:

Any student arriving more than ten (10) minutes late to class MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT who must sign a book located in the Hebrew School Office. This is to ensure that all of our students arrive safely in their classes.

Please note that the next Family Service is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:30 PM. This is also Shabbat Across America. Please see the flyer below for more details.

Many of you have asked about sponsoring the "Kosher Kart", The sponsorships are only $36 each. Available dates are: February 27, March 6 and 13, April 3 and 17, May 1, 8, 22, 2019.

Thank you, Jonathan Israel for sponsoring the Hebrew School Challah this coming week in honor of Lisa and Sophia's birthdays.

Please don't wait, as they are going quickly. If you sign up for a date, your child will have the opportunity and privilige to sell the Kosher Kart on that date. All the kids enjoy selling.

The Kindergarten and Primary Class: The students are now studying Purim and have made some beautiful, creative Purim masks. Our Shin Shin, Yoav, worked with this class and was amazed at how much they know about Purim.

On Sunday, March 3, 2019, the Kindergarten and Primary Class will meet with our Family Educator, Jill Kaplan, in the Muraskin Room at 10:15 AM. They will learn about the different aspects of celebrating Purim and make a fun holiday craft project. Parents, please join us.

The Pre-Aleph Class: is learning new Hebrew letters each week. They are also learning new brachot.

On Sunday, March 3, 2019, the Pre-Aleph Class will meet with our Family Educator, Jill Kaplan, in the Muraskin Room at 10:15 AM. They will learn about the different aspects of celebrating Purim and make a fun holiday craft project. Parents, please join us.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Aleph: Both Aleph classes are almost two-thirds of the way through their reading book. They are doing very well. They started to learn their prayers for their Friday night service. Please have the students practice reading in their Aleph-Bet Quest book.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Bet: The Bet students have been focusing on the Kiddush and they can now read it in its entirety. They will be studing the history of Modern Day Israel over the next few weeks.

Sunday, March 10*, 2019, at 8:45 AM is a Rosh Chodesh Breakfast with Rabbi Bernstein for the Bet class in Room 1 (Library). (Please make note of the *date change.) Wear your PJ's. Please see the flyer below.

They are excited to use their new Siddur as they continue to prepare for their Bet Class Shabbat Service which is scheduled for Friday, May 10, 2019.

Gimel: The Gimel students are focusing on their Hebrew reading and are doing well. They have begun to concentrate on their Friday night prayers for their Class Shabbat.

Please note that your Gimel Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2019.

Dalet: The Dalet students have been preparing for their Saturday morning service in March. They are begining to think about how important the service will be as they prepare for their own Bar or Bat Mitzvah Service.

They are also focusing on the important role that Judaism has in their lives. The current "hot topic" in their class is now the Megillah. The students will continue to work with Yoav on the customs and cultures of Purim in Israel.

Please note that your Dalet Class Shabbat is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 9:45 AM. Please remember to wear a white shirt and a dark bottom. Please have the students arrive by 9:15 AM and to meet in the Social Hall.

Hey: A reminder: Hebrew High classes meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM until 8:40 PM at the Merrick Jewish Centre.

The Hey students are discussing relevant Jewish topics relating to the issues that face Jews of America and the world.

The Hey students have been working very hard learning the prayers for their Bar / Bat Mitzvah. I encourage you to attend Shabbat services in the Main Sanctuary to improve your comfort level for your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah and to strengthen your child's Hebrew reading.

I hope that you have all received the Hebrew School Calendar. If you have any questions or concerns about it, please contact June at SchoolAdm@cbohr.org. Please keep your eye on the Calendar, as we update it regularly.

Our next Junior Congregation date is Saturday, March 9, 2019. The next one is on Saturday, March 16, followed by Saturday, March 30, 2019. It always starts at 10:30 AM in the Muraskin Room. We hope that everyone will attend.

A special shout-out to Sheryl Gordon and Breena Nachbar for their outstanding leadership at each Junior Congregation. Thank you!

HEY STUDENTS: Please make sure that you let the Junior Congregation Leader know when you attend services in the Main Sanctuary so that you may receive credit for having attended Shabbat services.

For any student who has attended a service here at Congregation Beth Ohr and there is no scheduled Junior Congregation service, please email June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) with the date.

The next Board of Education meeting will be held this Monday, February 25, 2019 at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room.

An opportunity to help your fellow congregants: Would you be interested in helping to usher at an upcoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Please contact June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) to let her know what week(s) you choose and she will provide you with additional information. We would really appreciate your assistance.

To help your students become more proficient in reading Hebrew, Rabbi Bernstein is offering a class which will enable you to read with your child. The class is called "Hebrew Reading for Hebrew School Parents" and will be held on Sundays at 9:30 AM, begining February 3, 2019. For your convenience, you can join the class when you drop off your child at school.

Cantor Kowitz is offering a Trope Chanting class on Mondays at 7:00 PM.

As always, my door is open to embrace all your suggestions, concerns and ideas.

Shabbat Shalom

Congregation Beth Ohr
2550 South Centre Avenue
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 781-3072

HebrewSchool@cbohr.org

HS Happenings, Thursday, February 14, 2019

Dear Sensational Parents,

Please note that Hebrew School is closed for Winter Break from Sunday, February 17, 2019 until Sunday, February 24, 2019. Hey classes resume on Monday, February 25, Aleph through Dalet on Wednesday, February 27 and Hey on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Hebrew High resumes on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Camp Day was motivating, informative and a huge success. Todah Rabah to all all who participated.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A CHANGE IN PROCEDURE FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARRIVE MORE THAN TEN (10) MINUTES LATE TO CLASS EFFECTIVE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019:

Any student arriving more than ten (10) minutes late to class MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT who must sign a book located in the Hebrew School Office. This is to ensure that all of our students arrive safely in their classes.

Please note that the next Family Service is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:30 PM. This is also Shabbat Across America. Please see the flyer below for more details.

Many of you have asked about sponsoring the "Kosher Kart", The sponsorships are only $36 each. Available dates are: February 27, March 6 and 13, April 3 and 17, May 1, 8, 22, 2019. Many thanks to an anonymous doner for Kosher Kart.

Thank you, Rose and Ian Wald, for sponsoring the Hebrew School Challah this week in honor of Isaac's sixth birthday.

Please don't wait, as they are going quickly. If you sign up for a date, your child will have the opportunity and privilige to sell the Kosher Kart on that date. All the kids enjoy selling.

The Kindergarten and Primary Class: The students are now studying Purim and have made some beautiful, creative Purim masks. Our Shin Shin, Yoav, worked with this class and was amazed at how much they know about Purim.

The Pre-Aleph Class: is learning new Hebrew letters each week. They are also learning new brachot.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Aleph: Both Aleph classes are almost two-thirds of the way through their reading book. They are doing very well. They started to learn their prayers for their Friday night service. Please have the students practice reading in their Aleph-Bet Quest book.

Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.

Bet: The Bet students have been focusing on the Kiddush and they can now read it in its entirety. They will be studing the history of Modern Day Israel over the next few weeks.

Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 8:45 AM is a Rosh Chodesh Breakfast with Rabbi Bernstein for the Bet class in Room 1 (Library). Wear your PJ's. Please see the flyer below.

They are excited to use their new Siddur as they continue to prepare for their Bet Class Shabbat Service which is scheduled for Friday, May 10, 2019.

Gimel: The Gimel students are focusing on their Hebrew reading and are doing well. They have begun to concentrate on their Friday night prayers for their Class Shabbat. For the past three weeks, they have also been studying and analyzing Hillel.

Please note that your Gimel Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2019.

Dalet: The Dalet students have been preparing for their Saturday morning service in March. They are begining to think about how important the service will be as they prepare for their own Bar or Bat Mitzvah Service.

They are also focusing on the important role that Judaism has in their lives. The current "hot topic" in their class is now the Megillah. The students will continue to work with Yoav on the customs and cultures of Purim in Israel.

Please note that your Dalet Class Shabbat is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 9:45 AM. Please remember to wear a white shirt and a dark bottom. Please have the students arrive by 9:15 AM and to meet in the Social Hall.

Hey: A reminder: Hebrew High classes meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM until 8:40 PM at the Merrick Jewish Centre.

The Hey students are discussing relevant Jewish topics relating to the issues that face Jews of America and the world.

The Hey students have been working very hard learning the prayers for their Bar / Bat Mitzvah. I encourage you to attend Shabbat services in the Main Sanctuary to improve your comfort level for your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah and to strengthen your child's Hebrew reading.

I hope that you have all received the Hebrew School Calendar. If you have any questions or concerns about it, please contact June at SchoolAdm@cbohr.org. Please keep your eye on the Calendar, as we update it regularly.

Our next Junior Congregation date is Saturday, March 9, 2019. The next one is on Saturday, March 16, followed by Saturday, March 30, 2019. It always starts at 10:30 AM in the Muraskin Room. We hope that everyone will attend.

HEY STUDENTS: Please make sure that you let the Junior Congregation Leader know when you attend services in the Main Sanctuary so that you may receive credit for having attended Shabbat services.

For any student who has attended a service here at Congregation Beth Ohr and there is no scheduled Junior Congregation service, please email June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) with the date.

The next Board of Education meeting will be held next Monday, February 25, 2019 at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room.

An opportunity to help your fellow congregants: Would you be interested in helping to usher at an upcoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Please contact June (SchoolAdm@cbohr.org) to let her know what week(s) you choose and she will provide you with additional information. We would really appreciate your assistance.

To help your students become more proficient in reading Hebrew, Rabbi Bernstein is offering a class which will enable you to read with your child. The class is called "Hebrew Reading for Hebrew School Parents" and will be held on Sundays at 9:30 AM, begining February 3, 2019. For your convenience, you can join the class when you drop off your child at school.

Cantor Kowitz is offering a Trope Chanting class on Mondays at 7:00 PM.

As always, my door is open to embrace all your suggestions, concerns and ideas.

Shabbat Shalom