We are wishing you well in this week 7, and especially sending good thoughts to all the kids. We hope that temple connections can give you some spiritual nourishment and sense of community during this time of separation. While we miss seeing you, we are still connected within our temple family. We look forward to seeing you via Zoom this Sunday morning! As we are hopeful about thinking ahead, registration for Shorashim 2020-21 will begin next week.
Please see ALL the details you need to know for the week ahead below. We know we are asking more from you as parents to help your child/ren engage in our Jewish learning and community - thank you!
Take care of yourselves as you care for others, Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah
Upcoming Calendar
Grades K-6: Shorashim RS Resumes Sunday, May 3, 9:30-11:00 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. The theme for the morning is exploring the land and people of Israel - get ready to take a virtual tour!
Grades K-3 It's All About Love Watch the short video here Ahava Video about this week's Torah portion Kedoshim and the AHAVA statue in Israel. Follow along to make your own AHAVA (LOVE) art project. You'll need a piece of paper, the Hebrew letter stencils attached HERE, scissors and glue, and any decorating materials. Send a picture to Rabbi Karen or your teacher and save your creation. BONUS for 3rd Grade: Try to write the Hebrew letters yourself! Or watch the Israel video below.
Color the Israeli flag here: Israeli FlagBONUS for 3rd Grade: Where does the name Israel come from and what does the word Israel mean? (Hint - think about the Torah!)
Grades 4-6 We Are Israel Watch the brief video here about the history of the State of IsraelIsraeli Independence Day Video and for a BONUS Hebrew connection watch this as well:Modern Hebrew Video. Answer these questions attached HERE. Send your responses to Rabbi Karen or your teacher.
Israel Elective (Chugim) Choices at 10:30 am
1) Israeli Cooking Class Join temple member Renee Goldberg for this cooking class to learn how to make Israeli-style rugelach, a sweet treat! Open the Zoom link and recipe below. (You don't need to make the dough the night before).
2) Israel Trivia Kahoot Game & Scavenger Hunt Learn about Israel while you play an interactive game with Rabbi Karen and teachers. It will be helpful to have the Kahoot! App on your phone. Go to the Zoom link below:
Grades 3-6: Hebrew Learning continues next Tuesday, May 5 OR Wednesday, May 6
Click the sign-up below for Hebrew check-in time with your child's teacher. This is a NEW sign-up form (sorry to ask you to do this one last time). You do not need to re-enter Face Time contact (we have it saved). Please try to sign up during your child's regular day/time - note adjusted schedule for SAM's students next week (including Thursday option). This will be the last sign up. We will conclude in groups via Zoom on May 12/13.
** 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 Hebrew online resource below for 4th-6th graders (click on "Prayer Practice" and then try the other activities).
Yud is the smallest Hebrew letter that makes the sound "y". Although it is small, it starts many important Hebrew words - Yisrael (Israel), Yerushalayim (Jerusalem), and Yehudim (the Jewish people). This week we are celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day. Happy 72nd Birthday to Israel!
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Hebrew Home Practice for Grades 3-6
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.
Virtual Tot Shabbat THIS Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 am
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.
