We hope you had a nice Passover at home. It was great seeing so many smiling faces last Sunday morning! While we are going into the spring break next week, we will continue to offer ways for your family to connect with our temple community. Livestream Shabbat with us this Friday at 6:30pm. Shorashim online learning will resume the end of April. We are continuing to explore different ways for kids and parents to engage and participate. Please reach out if we can help with anything or just to say hello. Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah
Upcoming Calendar
Grades 3-6: Hebrew Sessions continue on Tues., April 28 OR Wed., April 29 If you would like your child to check in with either of the rabbis NEXT week please let us know. We would be happy to listen to the students practice, or they can record themselves and send to us.
Grades K-6: Shorashim RS Resumes Sunday, May 3, 9:30-11:30 am We'll begin all together for opening blessings! Click herefor a copy of the prayers we sing.
Congregational Havdalah This Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 pm
Come together to bid Shabbat farewell. Enjoy the peace and joy of this brief Havdalah ceremony. If you have a Havdalah candle, bring it to light up our Zoom screen. Bring your own wine/grape juice and spices. Great for all ages (kids can join in pj's).
Bedtime Story, Song, and Shema with the Rabbis Next Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 pm
We invite kids to get into pj’s and cuddle with their parents in bed. The rabbis will share a story, lullaby, and Shema to help everyone get ready for bed. Guaranteed to help the kids fall asleep! Warning: might induce sleep in parents, too. Bring your favorite stuffed animal.
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.
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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