Dear Lively Parents,
Thank you to all participants and volunteers at the Mel Polay Purim Carnival last Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Temple Israel of South Merrick. A great time was had by all.
Congratulations to our Congregation Beth Ohr Hebrew School winners of the four Annual Themed Shalach Manot Baskets and of the 50/50 winner.
Thank you to our parents for sending the items for the baskets, and a special thank you to Ms. Ilene who assembled them so beautifully.
A special Todah Rabah to the Weisbord family for sponsoring the delicious pizza which we all enjoyed last evening, on Purim. It is in celebration of the newest bundle of joy to the Weisbord / Loeb family. Thank you, Joey, for all that you do to help support our Hebrew School.
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.
Thank you to the Reiner Family in honor of Ethan's birthday.
The Kindergarten and Primary Class: The students are begining to learn about Passover, including the Seder prayers.
The Pre-Aleph Class: is learning new Hebrew letters each week. They are also learning new brachot and new Passover songs.
Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019.
Aleph: Both Aleph classes are starting to learn the prayers for Passover.
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.
They have already started to learn the prayers for the Passover Seder.
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 as well as learning the prayers for the Passover Seder.
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 Passover Seder. The students will continue to work with Yoav on the customs and cultures of Passover in Israel.
A "Tip of the Kippah" to the Dalet students who volunteered at our Purim Carnival last Sunday.
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.
They have begun studying the stories and prayers in the Haggadah.
A "Tip of the Kippah" to the Hey students who volunteered at our Purim Carnival last Sunday.
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 30, 2019. The next one is on Saturday, April 6, 2019 followed by Saturday, April 13, 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 on WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2019 at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DAY AND DATE.
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
