A special Todah Rabah to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Seltzer for their generous sponsorship of Pizza-in-the-Hut.
This Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM, our Aleph Consecration will take place. Several of our Hey students will present giftsto the Aleph students. Immediately following the Consecration (at 7:30 PM), we will celebrate Simchat Torah. Junior Congregation credit will be given to all students who attend the Simchat Torah celebration.
SHABBAT SERVICES: Friday, October 18, 2019 services will begin at 6:45 PM Friday, October 25, 2019 services will begin at 8:00 PM
Kindergarten and Primary Class: The children have spent the last two weeks learning about Sukkot and Simchat Torah. They have learned beautiful songs and made creative art projects. They will enjoy Pizza-in-the-Hut this Sunday.
Pre-Aleph: The students are starting to learn their Hebrew letters and they are also learning about Sukkot and Simchat Torah. The students have also been introduced to our Shinshin, Ori, who will work with them each week. The students enjoy him very much. They will enjoy Pizza-in-the-Hut this Sunday.
Aleph: The students have started to learn their Hebrew letters, vowels and words. They have been practicing the songs for their Consecration Service this Monday, October 21, 2019, at 7:00 PM.
Bet: The students have started their new Hebrew book and they are doing amazingly well. They have learned about the beauty and traditions of Sukkot and Simchat Torah. They have been working on Wednesdays with our new Art teacher and enjoy the projects.
Gimel: The students have started to work on the Friday Class Shabbat service and are reviewing the Hebrew letters and vowels. They have been focusing on Sukkot and Simchat Torah. The students are begining to learn respect for the environment. Their theme is "Bal Taschit" which means "Do not destroy or waste". They will be creating a Mitzvah project that relates to their theme.
Dalet: The students have been working on the Saturday morning class Shabbat service and have also been analyzing the Jewish calendar. The students have really enjoyed working with Ori, our new Shinshin on Sunday mornings. They learned a new game which reinforces the knowledge and usage of the Hebrew words. Hey: The students are begining to review the Saturday morning Shabbat service. They will learn about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and what it means to be a Jewish adult.
Hey Hebrew High School: Our Hey students have attended Hebrew High School at the Merrick Jewish Centre, 225 Fox Blvd., Merrick. They have told me that they enjoy making new Jewish friends. Everyone gathers at 6:45 PM on Tuesdays for "Shmooze, Snacks and Pizza" and class is from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM. At 8:20 PM everyone breaks into small discussion groups.
Junior Congregation is this Saturday, October 19, 2019, followed by another on November 2, 2019. It is from 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon in the Muraskin Room and led by Morah Heather. Pick-up is from the Social Hall. Please stay for Kiddush.
The class which has the most attendees will receive an ice cream party next week.
Please note that the bottom of this email contains the Junior Congregation Requirements for each class as well as the scheduled Junior Congregation dates.
The next Board of Ed meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2019, at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room.
Chag Sameach
5780 Junior Congregation Requirements (2019 - 2020) ALEPH = 9 Services BET = 11 Services GIMEL = 13 Services DALET = 15 Services (ALL SERVICES AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2019) MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY HEY = 15 Services (ALL SERVICES MUST BE IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY)
5780 Junior Congregation Information 10:30 AM on the following dates: Saturday, October 5, 2019 Saturday, October 19, 2019 Saturday, November 2, 2019 Saturday, November 16, 2019 Saturday, December 14, 2019 Saturday, January 11, 2020 Saturday, January 25, 2019 Saturday, February 8, 2020 Saturday, February 15, 2020 Saturday, March 7, 2020 Saturday, March 21, 2020 Saturday, April 18, 2020 Saturday, April 25, 2020 Saturday, May 2, 2020 Saturday, May 9, 2020
Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism