Dear Delightful Parents,
I hope that you had a meaningful, restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends.
All students are requested to wear a white shirt and dark bottoms for their visit to both The Bristal House this Sunday, December 8 as well as our Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel, as they will be performing.
Aleph through Dalet students, please go directly to the Bristal House this Sunday, December 8, 2019. We will assemble at 9:50 AM and start performing at 10:00 AM.
We would appreciate if any parents or Hey students (Community Service?) are available to volunteer at the Chanukah Festival. Please let either June or me know your availability.
Cantor Kowitz has requested that all students meet at 8:30 AM at Temple Israel of South Merrick on December 15, 2019 to have a final rehearsal before the Chanukah Festival.
Just a quick reminder that the Kindergarten, Primary and Pre-Aleph classes will have their class party on December 8 at Congregation Beth Ohr, and will not attend the Bristal House. Due to allergies, we have taken care of all the scrumptious Chanukah delights. It is not necessary to send in any food items.
Please refer to the two Chanukah flyers at the bottom of this e-mail for more details about all of our Chanukah events.
SHABBAT SERVICES:
On Friday, December 6, 2019, services will begin at 6:30 PM
On Friday, December 13, 2019, TOT SHABBAT services are at 6:00 PM
On Friday, December 13, 2019, services will begin at 8:30 PM
On Friday, December 20, 2019, services will begin at 6:30 PM
Kindergarten and Primary: The children have started to learn about Shabbat. They have created many beautiful art projects with that theme. They are also starting to recognize some Hebrew letters and reviewing all brachot.
The students are learning Chanukah songs for the Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel at 10:30 AM.
The Kindergarten, Primary and Pre-Aleph classes will meet at their regular time on Sunday, December 8, 2019 when the older students go to the Bristal House. Their Class Chanukah Party will also take place that day.
Pre-Aleph: The students are starting to learn their Hebrew letters and they are also learning about Shabbat. Our Shinshin, Ori, created a map of Israel out of Play Doh. The children were amazed. They really enjoy working with him.
The students are learning Chanukah songs for the Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel at 10:30 AM.
The Kindergarten, Primary and Pre-Aleph classes will meet at their regular time on Sunday, December 8, 2019 when the older students go to the Bristal House. Their Class Chanukah Party will also take place that day.
Aleph: The students continue to learn their Hebrew letters, vowels and words. They are also learning about Shabbat and practicing Chanukah songs for their visit to The Bristal House at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 8 as well as our Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel. Although it begins at 10:30 AM, Cantor Kowitz has requested a final rehearsal at 8:30 AM at Temple Israel.
The class Chanukah Party will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Bet: The students have started their new Hebrew book and they are doing amazingly well. They are learning about the beauty and traditions of Chanukah.
The class is on their journey to Israel.
They are also learning Chanukah songs for their visit to The Bristal House at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 8 as well as our Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel. Although it begins at 10:30 AM, Cantor Kowitz has requested a final rehearsal at 8:30 AM at Temple Israel.
The class Chanukah Party will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Gimel: The students have started to work on both the Friday and Saturday Shabbat services and are reviewing the Hebrew letters and vowels. Mr. Holman has introduced Zionism to the class by highlighting the lives of people like Theodore Herzl and his love of the State of Israel.
The students have created beautiful posters showing the various aspects of Israel. The students are beginning 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.
They are also learning Chanukah songs for their visit to The Bristal House at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 8 as well as our Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel. Although it begins at 10:30 AM, Cantor Kowitz has requested a final rehearsal at 8:30 AM at Temple Israel.
The class Chanukah Party will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Please note that the Gimel Class Shabbat Service is on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Dalet: The students have been working on the Saturday morning class Shabbat service with emphasis on the Torah service and have also been analyzing the Jewish calendar. The students have really enjoyed working with Ori, our Shinshin, on Sunday mornings. They have just completed their Life Cycle unit focusing on death and mourning.
They are also learning Chanukah songs for their visit to The Bristal House at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 8 as well as our Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel. Although it begins at 10:30 AM, Cantor Kowitz has requested a final rehearsal at 8:30 AM at Temple Israel.
The class Chanukah Party will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Hey: The students are reviewing the Saturday morning Shabbat and Torah service for their Class Shabbat Service which is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2020. They will learn about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and what it means to be a Jewish adult. They were introduced to the wedding as part of their Life Cycle curriculum. They asked wonderful questions.
The class Chanukah Party will take place on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
We are offering Community Service to any student who is able to assist at the Bristal House on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 9:50 AM or on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM with our Chanukah Festival, taking place at Temple Israel of South Merrick.
Hey Hebrew High School: Our Hey students attend Hebrew High School at the Merrick Jewish Centre, 225 Fox Blvd., Merrick. They have told me that they enjoy making new Jewish friends and the inovative classes offered.
They meet every Tuesday evening from 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM (special time for schmoozing & purchasing snacks). Classes begin at 7:15 PM and end at 8:35 PM each Tuesday.
For the rest of the school year, classes will meet every Tuesday except on the dates listed below:
No classes on: October 22, Nov. 5, Dec. 24, 31, Feb. 18, Apr. 14
The last class is Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
Junior Congregation is Saturday, December 14, 2019, followed by another on January 11, 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.
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, January 13, 2020, at 8:00 PM in the Muraskin Room.
The new Hebrew School Calendar has been revised and can be found at the bottom of this email. The Tot Shabbat times have been revised from 6:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
The Calendar can also be found on www.CBOHR.org. Click on EDUCATION, then scroll down to 2019-2020 CALENDAR. Click that link.
Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism