Dear Loyal Parents,
This Sunday, May 11, 2019, the Hebrew School is closed in honor of Mother's Day, and the important women in your lives.
I am aware that you have already received your Membership Packages, which include the various Hebrew School Registration Forms, as well as Synagogue Membership Forms. It is imperative that you return the entire COMPLETED package to the synagogue as soon as possible.
Since we need a separate form for each child, if you need an additional form, we have them for you in the Hebrew School Office.
I have been asked to not process incomplete registrations for Hebrew School without a fully completed packet.
Our Hebrew School Graduation is on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 7:30 PM. You are all invited to celebrate the accomplishments of our Hey students as they procede to the next phase of their Jewish Education.
Thank you to our parents for sending the items for the Lunches for the Homeless and Hungry. We will be collecting one last time, next week.
We are in need of about 30 juice boxes, 35 individual fruit cups, and 30 individual boxes of raisins. Please bring your donations to the synagogue no later than Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
We are in need of "Greeters" on Friday evenings starting one half hour before services. Please contact me as to the Friday evening date you are available, starting on Friday, May 10, 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.
Many of you have asked about sponsoring the "Kosher Kart". The sponsorships are only $36 each. Available dates are: May 22 and May 29, 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 learning about Shavuot: singing songs and creating art projects.
The Pre-Aleph Class has completed most of their Hebrew book learning the Hebrew letters and vowels.
Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019, at 6:30 PM. Please wear a white shirt and a dark bottom for the service.
Aleph: Both Aleph classes have learned the prayers for their Friday Night Service.
Both Aleph classes have completed their "virtual" travels in Israel and are returning to New York.
Please note that the Pre-Aleph and Aleph Class Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, May 31, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Please wear a white shirt and a dark bottom for the service.
Bet: The Bet students are excited to use their new Siddur as they continue to prepare for their Bet Class Shabbat Service which is scheduled for this Friday, May 10, 2019 at 8:00 PM.
Please have your child meet in the Muraskin Room and arrive at the synagogue by 7:15 PM. Please wear a white shirt and a dark bottom for the service.
Gimel: The Gimel students are still concentrating on their Friday night prayers for their Class Shabbat as well as learning about Shavuot.
Please note that your Gimel Class Shabbat is scheduled for next Friday, May 17, 2019 at 8:00 PM. Please wear a white shirt and a dark bottom for the service.
Dalet: The Dalet Class is focusing on the important role that Judaism has in their lives. The current "hot topic" in their class is Shavuot. The students will continue to work with Yoav on the customs and cultures of Shavuot in Israel.
Hey: A reminder about Hebrew High, the last class day this year was Tuesday, May 7, 2019. I hope you had a enriching experience this year, and that you will continue to attend next year and continue to graduation. I would be delighted to attend your Hebrew High School graduation.
PLEASE NOTE: Since we follow the Public School Schedules, we find that on Thursday, May 23, 2019, the Merrick-Bellmore schools are closed, therefore, there will be no Hebrew School on that date.
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.
The Hey students presented their Holocaust Projects to the Congregation on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Yom Hashoah Program. Todah Rabah for your outstanding presentations and involvement in this program.
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, May 11, 2019, followed by May 18, and June 1, 2019. It always starts at 10:30 AM in the Muraskin Room. Please keep in mind that there are only three more Junior Congregation Services until school ends. Remember that in order to become a member of the Chai Club, you must attend 18 services. 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.
Please see the flyer below for our 20th year of Bellmore Players Cabaret. Please note that the location has changed to Temple Israel of South Merrick. The flyer below has the new location. I am also thrilled to share with you that many of our talented students, teachers, and educational assistants are performing in the Cabaret. Please come to one of the four shows to show your support for Mr. Bruce Katz, our creative Music Teacher, Ms. Heather Kanner, our talented and gifted Aleph Teacher, Breena Nachbar, our chanteuse extradonaire and Educational Assistant, and our six wonderful Bet Thespians, Madison Brand, Lila Goldman, Alanna Romanick, Ava Rousseau, Daniella Schneider and Emily Schoenberg.
The last show is this Saturday, May 10, 2019 at 8:45 PM. Please support our staff and students by attending the last show. I heard that the show was spectacular and outstanding.
As always, my door is open to embrace all your suggestions, concerns and ideas.
Shabbat Shalom
Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism