We hope you are managing at home this week. With the state school closure for the rest of the year, we will continue our Shorashim learning and communal connections online as well through May 17. We miss seeing you and your kids and look forward to being together again soon. Please reach out if we can support your family in any way. Look in the temple weekly shofar email for other information and resources. - Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah
Upcoming Calendar
A Special Sharing Shabbat THIS Friday, April 24
Each week now we are celebrating "Shabbat BaBayit," Shabbat at home. Based on our model of sharing Shabbat dinners with one another, the rabbis are inviting you to join them this Friday for Shabbat blessings and dinner via Zoom. All ages are welcome to participate!
5:45 pm Short Service including Kaddish via Livestream 6:30 pm Shabbat Blessings & Dinner with the Rabbis via Zoom Make your own food and join the rabbis and temple friends for blessings, dinner, and singing around the Shabbat table!
Register here to virtually join the rabbis and fellow congregants for Shabbat dinner. Shabbat blessing words are in your weekly shofar email.
Grades 3-6: Hebrew Learning continues next Tuesday, April 28 OR Wednesday, April 29
Click the sign-up below for Hebrew check-in time with your child's teacher. This is a NEW sign-up form (it does not "roll over.") If you signed up previously, you DO NOT need to re-enter phone numbers (we have it saved). If you are signing up for the first time, please enter your preferred Face Time contact info. Please try to sign up during your child's regular day/time (some Wednesday students can sign up for Tuesday times since there are more Wed. students). This is a good opportunity to continue individual Hebrew practice.
** We are also offering another option next week. If you would like to sign your children up in pairs or threes, please email Rabbi Karen directlyand we will arrange this for you.
Check out this new Hebrew online resource below for 4th-6th graders (start by clicking on "Prayer Practice" and then try the other activities).
Grades K-6: Shorashim RS Resumes Sunday, May 3, 9:30-11:30 am We'll begin all together for opening blessings! Parents are encouraged to join, see Zoom link below. Click herefor a copy of the prayers we sing. Followed by grade learning and ISRAEL-themed family activities.
15-20 minutes a week of Hebrew practice is encouraged. Please check your folders. 3rd Grade should continue with the Alef Bet Quest online program - do the lessons before the games! Do you need a copy of a prayer? Let Rabbi Karen know and she'll send it to you.
Wake up and celebrate Shabbat together! A fun, short service and story for all young children, parents and caregivers with the rabbis and a craft to do at home. Enjoy your own Oneg snack after! Please join our Zoom link below:
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.
A Message From Jewish Family & Children's Services Parent Coaching
The COVID-19 crisis is impacting families throughout our community. As we all work on adjusting to our new, albeit temporary, normal, we are left trying to create new routines in our lives. With schools, day programs, and places of employment closed, this is particularly important for children and their families. Predictable structure is vitally important, but it is difficult to create and provide, especially during a time of such uncertainty. JF&CS is here to help with free parent coaching! Please contact us to schedule a phone call or video meeting so we can help you put together a schedule for your child and troubleshoot any challenging behaviors they are exhibiting.Contact us at drn@jfcsboston.org or 781-693-5640, and we will connect you with a staff member who can provide coaching and support during this crisis.See the flyer here
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