Dear Cooperative Parents,
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS "HEBREW SCHOOL HAPPENINGS" COVERS INFORMATION THROUGH THANKSGIVING.
Thank you to the parents who attended our Open House yesterday for the Aleph, Bet, Gimel and Dalet classes. It was a wonderful and informative evening. We will absolutely do this again next year. A shout out to Sheree Jarmol for all of her continued support and assistance. Thank you to my Faculty for being the ultimate professionals you are. Thank you, Rabbi Bernstein and Cantor Kowitz for your Keynote speeches and your committment to our Hebrew School.
A reminder: Due to the observance of Veterans Day, classes will not meet on Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12, 2018. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Many of you have asked about sponsoring the Kosher Kart, The sponsorships are only $36 each. Available dates are: November 28, December 12 and 19, 2018 January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, February 27, March 6 and 13, April 3 and 17, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.
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.
CLASS PARENTS: Please volunteer to be a Class Parent for your child's class. This does not involve a lot of time or preparation. We thank you in advance. If you have already volunteered, we appreciate you.
The Kindergarten and Primary Class: Last week they started to learn about Chanukah, and start making (SHHHHH) Chanukah gifts. Their next class meets on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
The Pre-Aleph Class: I was very impressed about the questions asked about Chanukah. For example, one student asked "Was the oil that lasted for eight nights the same oil used to make potato pancakes?" Their next class meets on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Aleph: Both Aleph classes are excited about learning to read Hebrew. They have both started the unit on Chanukah and will be bringing home art projects and singing songs which are related to Chanukah.
Bet: The students are starting to learn the vocabulary needed for making the sufganiyot (jelly donuts) for Chanukah.
The students are starting to use our new Smart Board to enhance and reinforce their lessons. The kids love it. Keep up the good work.
Gimel: The students are really excited working with our Shinshin, Yoav, and enjoy asking him questions about his life in Israel. The Gimel students are focusing on their Hebrew reading and are doing well.
They will be comparing Chanukah as celebrated here in Bellmore with the way it is celebrated in Israel.
Dalet: The Dalet students have been very diligent in learning the Shabbat Service. They are also focusing on the important role that Judaism has in their lives.
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 begining to learn concepts of Talmud and how the Rabbis discuss and interpret it.
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 three Junior Congregation dates are Saturday, November 17, Saturday, December 1, then Saturday, December 8, 2018 and 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 that you are attending 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.
We are closed for Thanksgiving break from Tuesday, November 20 until Sunday, November 25. Classes will resume on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Save the Date: Sunday, December 2, 2018 is our joint Congregation Beth Ohr / Temple Israel of South Merrick Chanukah Festival. All of our classes will be performing Chanukah songs that morning. We will meet at CBO at 9:50 AM to form a caravan to TISM for the festivities. Dismissal will be from TISM at 12:30 PM. Attendance will be taken. It will be an amazing time for everyone. More information will follow.
The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room.
Shabbat Shalom
Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism