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Religious School Snow Storm--As of Tuesday
Wednesday—February 9, 2010
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Program In Brief Mechina : (Preparatory) Gan (Kindergarten) & Aleph (1st Grade) Sunday, 9—12 Children are introduced to the concept of community, Hebrew language skills through letter recognition, amass a classroom Hebrew vocabulary and enjoy learning about Jewish holidays, culture and Bible. Bet (2nd Grade)- Sunday, 9-12 and Tuesday or Wednesday 4:15—6:15 Begin phonetic decoding skills, learn many prayers and blessings, explore being Jewish and continue their enrichment of Bible & holidays. Mechina Graduation – a lovely, song filled ceremony in May celebrates the end of the children’s primary education.
Elementary: Gimmel (3rd,) Daled (4th,) Hey (5th,) Vav (6th,) Sunday, 9-12 & Tuesday or Wednesday 4:15—6:15 In the course of the four years in the elementary department, our students learn the Shabbat morning service , Torah Service, and Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv (evening) Service, perfect their Hebrew reading, increase their Hebrew vocabulary, gain a deeper understanding of G-d, Bible, Jewish holidays and mitzvot and Israel. Music – Music is an important component of the curriculum for both the Mechina and Elementary departments and is offered weekly. The children learn a variety of Hebrew, English and liturgical songs and nigunim or melodies that are related to Shabbat, the holidays, the siddur and Israel Rites of Passage -Two important rites of passage occur at both beginning and end of the elementary years: Chag HaSiddur and Consecration Service, a memorable ceremony taking place on a Shabbat morning in March of the Third Grade year, celebrates the milestone event of our children receiving their first siddur. Chag HaSiyyum (Elementary Graduation), a beautiful ceremony celebrating the transition from Elementary to Hebrew High School
Special Programs Project LevA special needs program for Developmentally challenged children ages 6-13, including Bar/Bat Mitzvah training. Sundays, 10 –12. Accelerated Hebrew Program A comprehensive program for students with advanced Hebrew language skills. Sunday, 9-12 and Tuesday, 4:15—6:15 Enhancements: Sunday Chugim (Clubs) – a seven-week session where children can choose from a variety of fun-filled enrichment workshops such as Children’s Choir, Israeli Dancing, Hebrew Ulpan, Drama, Jewish Yoga, Teva (Nature) and many more during Hebrew School hours. Special Education Project Lev, A special needs program for Developmentally challenged children ages 6-13, including Bar/Bat Mitzvah training. Sundays, 10 –12. Family Education
Family B’Yachad (together)Programs - A series of programs for children in K – 6th and their parents which focus on the theme of the year. This year’s theme is Tefillah, prayer. Each grade would focus on a different prayer. In addition to the educational component, each of the programs will also have an artistic component to them. Families will be able to create heirloom type projects that revolve around the theme of the program. Some of the highlights include: o Shema is for Living – a 4th Grade program that would revolve on the theme of the Shema Prayer. The project would be a mezuzah. o Tzitzit: The Ties that Bind Them –a 6th Grade program that would revolve around the prayer “Vayomer” and would entail either the making of a tzitzit. o Shabbat in a Box – a Kindergarten program that would revolve around the prayers for Shabbat and would involve a project for Shabbat. o Yad LaTorah – a 5th Grade program dealing with the Torah Service and involving making a beautiful “Yad” for the Torah.
Bar / Bat Mitzvah Project Mitzvah 13The Mitzvah 13 Program, coordinated by Rabbi Jeffery Arnowitz and Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, is a way to really fulfill the mitzvah part of your Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Our rabbis taught that, ”The world is sustained on three things: On Torah, On Worship and On Deeds of Kindness.” As a participant in Mitzvah 13, you will perform four mitzvot from each one of those categories. We have a whole booklet of ideas for mitzvot in each category. The thirteenth mitzvah will be reading from the Torah or chanting the Haftorah at your Bar or Bat Mitzvah. At your Bar or Bat mitzvah, as you complete Project Mitzvah 13, Rabbi Arnowitz will make a special presentation of a certificate and a gift in recognition of your great accomplishment. This is a project that will make your bar mitzvah a more meaningful event and serve as a great introduction to just how fun and easy it is to do mitzvot. Tallit and T’fillin on Sunday MorningAll B’nai Mitzvah candidates and their families will attend a six week session of tallit and tefillin Sunday mornings. Each session will include breakfast, a tutorial in putting on your tallit and tefillin during a brief service and an in-depth lesson in a subject that will help prepare you for the actual Bar/Bat Mitzvah day. Topics to be covered will include The Torah and the Haftorah – what are we reading anyway?, What do you mean son of a mitzvah?, Getting comfortable with the siddur and the service, maintaining a Jewish identity after the Bar/Bat Mitzvah and others. The dates and times of each six week session will be announced with the Hebrew School calendar Bar/Bat Mitzvah and BeyondThe Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Beyond parent study program is a two part mini-course for parents in preparation for the big event. At the sessions we will discuss our philosophy of what Bar Mitzvah is all about, not just what takes place but why it is so significant in a young person’s life. Together we will share a spiritual vocabulary with which you can discuss important Jewish values with your child. We will also look at how to write a D’var Torah with your child. The D’var Torah is a chance for you and your child to study the Torah portion in English and then work together to write a short speech that explains the portion, to be delivered at his or her service. We will also look at Tzedakah ideas, acts of kindness and concern that can be included in your planning for the invitations, the service and the reception. And… While you’re studying with the Rabbi, your children will work on an important tzedakah project that will be both meaningful and fun.
Religious School Curriculum
Hebrew High School NILI High School Leadership Institute (kN owledge, Identity, Leadership, Integrity) (7th—10th Grade) Directed by Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz
HHI (7th,) HHII (8th,) HHIII (9th,) and HHIV –Confirmation (10th) - Tuesday and Thursday 7—9 P.M.
Our innovative High School program is flexibly structured to meet the needs of adolescents and teens. Thursday is Rabbis’ Night: In addition to learning with our fine staff, every student will take a class with one of our esteemed Rabbis, Rabbi Aaron Krupnick and Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz. Tuesdays is fun, social and educational with eight week modular workshops such as: Kosher Cooking, Israeli Dancing, Kabbalah, Conversational Hebrew, Jewish Artisan, and many more. Among the highlights of the NILI Program are: NILI Program Retreat - A Shabbat Leadership Training retreat for HH II, III & IV Leadership Seminar - a semester course for HH II & III focusing on what Judaism teaches us about leadership TALIT - (Teens Are Leaders In Training) an internship program for Confirmation CALM Program - (Community Action Leadership Mini-camp) - a three week session, after Passover, where students participate in community projects Peer Leadership Council - student led government that will facilitate special programming, t’fillah and tzedakah projects Confirmation Israel Experience: The last year of Hebrew High is highlighted by the trip of a lifetime. Two glorious weeks in Israel with their Rabbi and fellow synagogue graduating classes. Beth El News Update--February / March 2010 Congregation Beth El Invites you to a very special Shabbat and Consecration Service Chag Hasiddur Honoring Our 3rd Graders from Beth El Religious School And Kellman Brown Academy Saturday, February 6, 2010Shabbat Yitro 22 Shevat 5770 10:00 A.M. in the Main Sanctuary
Max Abrams Abby Hassman Ari Podolnick Joshua Apell Isabelle Jacobs Michael Poulshock Devorah Bass Justen Joffe Ryan Procopio Marisa Behrend Lindsay Kaplan Seth Rosenthal Zachary Boroda Brynn Korin Evan Rothkoff Sophia Borowsky (KA) Mia Kratchman Gregory Rothkoff Olivia Cohen Lia Pecarsky Lindsay Weinberg Sophie Guralnick On Shabbat, February 6, Congregation Beth El will honor its third graders from Beth El Religious School and the Kellman Brown Academy. During the Annual Consecration Service and Chag Hasiddur, Children in Beth El Religious School’s Kitta Gimmel (3rd Grade) will receive their first siddur (prayer book.) During the ceremony the children will perform a cantata written by Yaffa Fuchs and directed by their teachers, Mrs. Molly Furman, Ms. Naomi Levecchia. Our Kellman Brown children, who have already received their Siddurim, will receive a special Shabbat book commemorating the occasion. Once again we will celebrate the occasion by giving our children a beautiful Tzedakah Box, sponsored by the following families in honor of their children: J.D. & Suzi Abrams, parents of Max, Len & Robyn Kaplan parents of Lindsay, Jason & Sheri Pecarsky, parents of Lia, David & Risa Podolnick, parents of Ari, Jerold & Erica Rothkoff, parents of Evan & Gregory, Scott & Allison Shulman, parents of Jamie. Susan Asbell, initiator of this project, continues to find annual sponsors for this generous gift. It is Susan’s hope that the tzedakah box will serve as an early reminder to our children that giving is as worthwhile as receiving and that it is a value to which they should aspire. Last month our families participated in the first annual Siddur Cover Family B’Yachad Program. Our children and parents had an opportunity to study about the siddur and make a unique siddur cover to protect their new siddur. The results are beautiful and will be on display the two weeks prior to Consecration in the school corridor and again outside the Main Sanctuary on Shabbat morning, February 6. A yasher koach to all our children and parents who have done such a wonderful job with the project. We would like to thank Beth El Sisterhood and Men’s Club for their generous sponsorship of our Siddurim.
Heidi Silverberg and Debbi Silverman to be honored at JEA Gala Dinner Thursday, March 11, 2010
The Delaware Valley Region of the Jewish Educators Assembly will hold a Gala Honoring Jewish Education with a dinner honoring members of our community for their dedication to Jewish Education within the Conservative Movement. This Gala will take place on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM right here at Congregation Beth El. During the evening, JEA will honor one teacher and one layperson from each congregation in the Mid Atlantic Region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism who has made an exceptional contribution to the school, synagogue, or community in the field of Jewish Education. JEA will also be honoring Jack Porter with the Talmud Torah Award, recognizing his many years of dedication and commitment to Jewish education. Congregation Beth El is proud to honor Heidi Silverberg and Debbi Silverman as its Lay Leader of the Year and Educator of the Year, respectively. Heidi Silverberg is the beloved Co-Chair of the Congregation Beth El Religious School, helping to build Jewish identity in our community for the past four years. A devoted wife and mother, Heidi has been involved in charitable organizations for most of her adult life. She has served as chair for the annual Joshua Kahan Foundation, is a board member of Cure FragileX, Co-Chaired Federation Live, and organized family fun night at Beck Middle School. Heidi graduated from the University of Maryland in 1986, was a teacher in the Prince George's County School District. Heidi works in her family's business, Karl's Baby & Teenage Furniture and resides in Cherry Hill with her husband, Danny and her three sons, Zachary, Max and Aaron. Debbi Silverman has been a teacher for 25 years of which 18 have been devoted to Beth El Religious School. As an active volunteer, she has served on the Board of Trustees and Sisterhood, was president of Youth Commission and Young Associate, chaired many functions and received the Young Leadership Award from the Jewish Community Foundation of the Federation of Southern NJ Passionate about Judaism and Jewish continuity, Debbi inspires her students through song and dance, prayers, and gemilut chasadim. Whether on the Bima, chanting Torah or Haftorah with her beautiful voice or in the classroom, Debbi is a role model for her students, providing a classroom that is warm and safe that accommodates all learning styles. In her other life, Debbi is a trainer and independent consultant, teaching leadership, communication and team building skills to leading corporations. She is the loving wife of Michael and caring mother of Ben and Josh.
Religious School’s youngest participants will enjoy a Pre-Purim program at Religious School with ECC teacher, Estelle Lerner. The program is an introduction to Religious School for three and four year olds. Last time our children worked on a Chanukah project and had a blast playing, enjoying music class and fun with arts and crafts. For information call the RS at 675-1166.
‘Shabbat in a Box,” A Gan Family B’Yachad Program- Sunday, February 7, 9:30AM
One way to make Shabbat unique and sacred is with special foods, symbols and rituals. The beautiful Shabbat table, the lighting of Shabbat candles, the blessing of the wine and the wonderful taste of the challah help us to slow down and prepare ourselves for Shabbat. On Sunday, February 7, our youngest children and their parents will have an opportunity to experience the ‘Shabbat’ feeling, learn the beautiful customs and traditions of Shabbat, create Shabbat heirlooms and have a blast, as they participate in our Gan Family B’Yachad- Shabbat in a Box Program. Families will spend the morning creating their own Shabbat Box, complete with challah, Kiddush cup, candle sticks and challah cover. They will get to braid and bake their own challah, learn the blessings associated with each mitzvah and have a great time circling through the many activities around the room. A big surprise finish is planned for the final activity. Stay tuned for more results, but whatever you do, DO NOT MISS this amazing Family B’Yachad Program.
Parents and children of Kitta Bet (2nd Grade) will join me and Donna Moskowitz, our resident artist, teachers, Debbi Silverman, Chaya Amar, Sandy Barnett, and Emily Brenner for an ‘Havdallah Workshop. They will learn about and experience this wonderful ceremony that says goodbye to the Shabbat every week with spices, ‘wine’ (grape juice) and flame. This hands-on program will include a beautiful Havdallah set complete with candles, spice holder, and cup that could be used by the children and their families every week. The children are already working on the blessings in their classrooms. Now they’ll have a real Havdallah set, made by them, to be able to continue this beautiful tradition at home. Parents, do not miss this wonderful opportunity. But should you have to, please arrange for your children to be ‘adopted’ by another family. Please Note: School for the children begins at 9:00 AM as usual. If you need a place to hang out till then, come into our lobby, have a cup of coffee, schmooze with your friends, make new friends, read the paper and chill.
Aleph (1st Grade) Family B’Yachad Program: Ma Nishtana: A Journey through the Four Questions - Sunday, March 7, 2010 A.M. Voorhees 1st Graders and their parents will enjoy ‘traveling’ through the Four Questions as they learn about Pesach in a fun and interactive way. On the way they will learn to chant the Ma Nishtana, act out the story of Pesach, create attractive and useful art projects and prepare some Passover delicacies. Each station will have something to do with the theme of the program, “Ma Nishtana.” Parents are to arrange to have their child “adopted” by another family should they not be able to attend. Please Note: School for the children begins at 9:00 AM as usual. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting program. Purim Program Planned – Saturday Night, Feb. 27 for Kids and Adults
Family Dinner – Seuda Sh’lishit Mincha time – 5:30 PM An All New Purim Schtick – 6:30 – 7:30 featuring Havdallah with the Beth El Adult Choirs, a medley of songs by Shira Chadasha, Purim songs by all children and the Shushan Costume Parade ….then at 8:00 PM Haman’s Hideaway Cabaret and Bar Featuring a traditional MEGILLAH READING and an all new Purim Shpiel, "This Is the Purim Spiel That's Shot from Guns" by our resident playwright, Jay Ruder. Naturally, there will be food and beverage.
Kids’ Megillah Reading is Back!- Sunday, Feb. 28, 9AM – 10AM Followed by The Great Adventure Purim Carnival 10:00 AM – 1:00PM Featuring the best ever Wii BE Fit Arcade DDR, Crafts, Games (win a goldfish), Guitar Hero, Sport, prizes, Petting Zoo & Pony Rides (weather permitting) Lunch and And Purim Shpiel
Beth El’s 4th Graders will Participate in “Passover Prep” an Inter-School Program – March 14
Kitta Daled (4th Grade) will join children from synagogues in the community in an exciting program designed called “Passover Prep.” The program, created by the DJE will include interactive activities designed enhance our children’s knowledge of the Passover Hagaddah and their Seder.
Attention 5th Grade Families! We’re rescheduling the Hey (5th Grade) Family B’Yachad Program- Tzitzit: The Ties that Bind Us –Sunday, March 14 – 10:15 AM (original date was snowed out!) Parents: Kids come at 9:00 AM as usual.
Religious School Passover Programs – Sunday, March 21 – followed by Rick Recht Concert Religious School children will hold grade level Seders during school hours complete with matzah and individual Seder plates. We thank our room parents for helping in this project. After school, all children and parents will be invited to enjoy a concert by Rick Recht, on of America’s top singer/songwriter, entertainer and recording artist on the Jewish music scene today. An icon for Jewish youth, Recht’s music inspires Jewish pride and identity among the children, teens and adults. Mitzvah of the Month o February: A Package from Home and Koby Mandell Foundation o collecting toiletry items for "A package from home" for the Israeli soldiers and the tzedakah will go to the Koby Mandell Foundation, which helps victims of terror o March: Rofeh Cholim – Healing the Sick o Passover items for the Samaritan Hospice packages and the tzedakah will go to Samaritan Hospice
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