Dear Sensational Parents,
To those who attended the Bristal House last Sunday, thank you. The residents thoroughly enjoyed your singing. Todah Rabah to the parents for bringing the students.
Since all students will be performing, they are all requested to wear a white shirt and dark bottom for our Chanukah Festival this Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel. The Kindergarden, First Grade and Pre-Aleph classes need to be at Temple Israel at 10:30 AM.
Cantor Kowitz has requested that Aleph through Dalet students meet at 8:30 AM at Temple Israel of South Merrick this Sunday, December 15, 2019 to have a final rehearsal before the Chanukah Festival.
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.
Just a quick reminder that the Kindergarten, Primary and Pre-Aleph classes had their class parties on December 8 at Congregation Beth Ohr.
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 13, 2019, TOT SHABBAT services are at 6:00 PM
On Friday, December 13, 2019, services will begin at 8:00 PM
On Friday, December 20, 2019, services will begin at 6:30 PM
On Friday, December 27, 2019, services will begin at 8:00 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 this Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel at 10:30 AM.
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 this Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Israel at 10:30 AM.
Aleph: The students continue to learn their Hebrew letters, vowels and words. They are also practicing Chanukah songs for our Chanukah celebration this 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. Due to allergies, we have taken care of all the scrumptious Chanukah delights. It is not necessary to send in any food items.
Bet: The students are using 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 and are focusing on the Israeli National symbols.
They are also learning Chanukah songs for 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. Due to allergies, we have taken care of all the scrumptious Chanukah delights. It is not necessary to send in any food items.
Gimel: The students are working on both the Friday and Saturday Shabbat services and are reviewing the Hebrew letters and vowels. Mr. Holman had
each student pick the name of a founder of Zionism to research and prepare a creative presentation for their classmates.
The students are learning 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 our Chanukah celebration this 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. Due to allergies, we have taken care of all the scrumptious Chanukah delights. It is not necessary to send in any food items.
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 our Chanukah celebration this 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. Due to allergies, we have taken care of all the scrumptious Chanukah delights. It is not necessary to send in any food items.
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 are learning 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. Due to allergies, we have taken care of all the scrumptious Chanukah delights. It is not necessary to send in any food items.
We are offering Community Service to any student who is able to assist at our Chanukah Festival, taking place at Temple Israel of South Merrick on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
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 this 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.
Please note that our Winter Break is from Sunday, December 22, 2019 until January 1, 2020. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
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.
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