We look forward to seeing you this Sunday morning! There is a lot happening at Shorashim in the coming weeks - please read below for information about tzedakah drives, the next Shorashim Family Shabbat Experience, and an interactive Tu Bishvat Seder!
Upcoming Calendar
Grades K-6: Shorashim RS this Sunday, January 26, 9:30-11:30 am
6th Grade visit to JF&CS Family Table in Waltham (meet there at 9:45)
Mazel Tots for ages 2-5 and a parent/caregiver 9:30-10:30 am
Grades 3-6: Hebrew sessions continue on Tuesday, January 28 OR Wednesday, January 29
Upcoming:
Shorashim Shabbat Morning Family Experience - Saturday, February 1 * This is our first all Shorashim Shabbat morning experience! (No Sunday session) 10:00 am- Family friendly Shabbat service with student participation Fulfill service attendance, become more familiar with the Shabbat morning service, hear the Torah, practice Hebrew skills, celebrate Shabbat! 11:30 am- Shabbat lunch - enjoy bagels, blessings and time with friends - please bring a beverage or dessert to share
5th-7th Grade Shul-In (Temple Overnight) Saturday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, February 9 at 9:30 a.m. We invite all 5th-7th grade students for a fun filled Shul-In! Kids will enjoy pizza dinner, Havdallah, games, project and a movie, and Dunkin breakfast in pj's. Spending the night at temple is always memorable and gives our junior youth group kids a chance to make lasting connections and friendships. A taste of camp at temple! 5th and 6th graders will continue to Shorashim classes in the morning. The cost is $15 per student which includes dinner and breakfast. SIGN UP HEREno later than Wed., Feb 5. Temple staff and high school madrichim will chaperone. Packing details to follow. Contact Rabbi Karen with questions.
Tu Bishvat Seder - Sunday, February 9, 10:45-11:30 am For all students, siblings and parents or other adults - we will gather together for an interactive celebration of the New Year of the Trees. Help is needed! Please sign up next week to bring items and to help with set up - thank you!
The letter “mem” makes the sound “em” sound. Lots of words start with the letter “mem” like “menorah” which we use on Chanuakah or “mezuzah” that we affix to our door posts containing the words of Shema. This week the letter mem brings us the word “minyan.”Minyan (not minion!)is a counting of ten adults Jews that make up the minimum number of people to have a full prayer service or to read Torah in services. Minyan reminds us that it takes all of us to complete our community. Our Shorashim students are learning how to be part of our minyan!
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Hebrew Home Practice for Grades 3-6
15-20 minutes a week of Hebrew practice is encouraged and will really help. Please check your folders.
Grade 3: Lesson 12 Aleph Bet Quest online program, page 55 in workbook read aloud lines 1, 3, 5 and page 56 lines 1, 3, 7 Grade 4 (Roberta): Practice reading V'ahavta lines (Prayer Companion 1, page 24) Grade 4 (SAM): Practice reading V'ahavta on pg. 24 in Prayer Companion Book 1 and listen to the sound file below Grade 5: Practive reading Avot on pg. 12 in Prayer Companion Book 2, Practice reading Gevurot on pg. 20 first few lines (remember to bring your folder and book to temple!) Grade 6: Practice reading Ki Mitzion, Eitz Chayim Hi (Tree of Life), and chanting the blessings for the Torah service - click on recording below.
As part of the B'nai TELEM (Boston area service-learning program), the 6th graders learned about the value of literacy and mitzvah of helping children read. They were surprised to learn that, "Two-thirds of American classrooms have fewer than 50 children's books and almost 60% of childcare centers buy fewer than one book per child per year" (JCRC Literacy Coalition Manual). In this spirit, the 6th grade class is holding a book drive through the month of January. Please donate new or gently used children's books for a general audience. Books will be donated to the Cradles to Crayons organization. They are highly in need of books for ages 8-12. Baby board books are also welcome. We all have books sitting on our shelves at home - let another child love them!
4th Grade Clothing Drive
Fourth grade is learning about "Middot - Jewish Values to Live By." Please support our 4th graders by contributing to their clothing drive for Cradles to Crayons! Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit organization that provides local children ages 0-12 with clothing and other basic essentials. You can bring new and gently used children's clothes to the donation bins here at Temple Beth David. Donations are welcome through Sunday, February 9. Winter clothing is especially welcome!
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In Other Temple News...
Mazel Tots THIS Sunday, January 26, 9:30-10:30 am
Hands-on interactive learning for preschool age children (ages 2-5) and parents or a caregiver with teacher Steve Shimshak. Explore Jewish topics, sing songs, and meet other families! The theme will be "planting our Jewish seeds." A great way to get a taste of our Shorashim religious school. If possible, please let us know you're coming to: leah@templebethdavid.net
TBD Congregational Retreat
All ages and especially kids are encouraged to join the Temple Beth David community on Friday, May 8 - Saturday, May 9(overnight or day option) for our Congregational Retreat at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland! It is kind of like family camp in a really nice setting. Don't miss this most memorable Shabbat experience and opportunity to get to know fellow temple members! Space is limited; financial assistance is available. For more information see this flyer.Visit this link to sign up
Great hotel style rooms/private bathroom, excellent food and beverage!
Join Temple Beth David for our second congregational trip to Israel in April 2021! Registration is now open.Visit this link for more information and to register. Contact Rabbi Micah with any questions.
