Shorashim Religious School Welcome & Opening Information
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Shorashim Religious School Update
August 22, 2019
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Dear Families,
We hope you are having a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing your family at temple soon! This message contains important information about the start of our Shorashim Religious School year.
Your family is also welcome tomorrow evening Aug. 23 for a camp-style welcome back Shabbat! Bring your own picnic dinner in the Rosen at 5:45, challah and drinks provided (please let us know you're coming to leah@templebethdavid.net ) and enjoy a family-friendly Shabbat service outdoors at 6:30 followed by end of summer treats!
Upcoming Calendar
UPDATED Shorashim RS CalendarHERE Note that it is double sided. Please disregard the DRAFT calendar from last May. Use this UPDATED version instead. Printed copies are available at temple.
Sunday, September 8 - Opening Session! Grades K-6, 9:30-11:30 am Everyone will begin in the Sanctuary for opening songs, blessings and introductions. Learn about our educational theme, "Our People's Story: An Excellent Adventure!" Parents, please plan to stay the whole morning for coffee, a parent orientation, and to meet the teachers and one another. BBQ By Brotherhood at 11:30 am for all!
Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11 First days of Hebrew classes for Grades 3-6 NOTE: Each student will attend Tuesday OR Wednesday afternoon - class assignments were emailed earlier this summer. * Students in grades 4-6 should bring their siddur (prayerbook) to temple on the first day.
Wednesday, September 11 - First Double Chai! Grades 7-12, 5:30 pm Dinner and 6:00-8:00 pm Classes
Friday, September 13 First Shorashim Family Shabbat Experience & Friday Night Live! 5:45 pm Community Shabbat Dinner catered by Bertucci's (RSVP information coming soon) 6:30 pm Shabbat Service with the band - joyful, family-friendly, kids will particate, followed by Oneg Shabbat (in place of Sunday Sept. 15 session)
Classes continue Sept. 17/18, 22, 24/25.
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Classes & Teachers
Our teachers look forward to welcoming your children! Classrooms will be posted on opening days. Additional biographical information for teachers will be coming. We are fortunate to partner with:
Kindergarten/1st Grade: Ally Stanton 2nd Grade: Elaine Kraimer 3rd Grade: Judaic - Leah Graff; Hebrew - Roberta Gorden 4th Grade: Judaic - Barry Mindes; Hebrew - Roberta Gorden and SAM Luckey 5th Grade: Judaic - Ellen Frank; Hebrew - SAM Luckey 6th Grade: Judaic - SAM Luckey; Hebrew - Janet Schwartz and other elective teachers (Hebrew tutor information will be sent individually) Double Chai (Grades 7-12): Josh Conescu, SAM Luckey, Charlie Strigler, Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah, other elective teachers
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Parenting Through a Jewish Lens - NEW Parent Class
Join Hebrew College’s popular Parenting Through a Jewish Lens with Rabbi Hillel Greene and Rabbi Karen Citrin at Temple Beth David this fall! Starting November 3.
What is Parenting Through a Jewish Lens?
A 6-week discussion-based program for parents to explore Jewish values and holidays, find support, gather resources and build community. (come to as many as you want)
Recommended for parents of kids ages 0 to 12.
Open to parents of all backgrounds and experiences; a special welcome to interfaith families.
Classes meet Sundays from 10-11:30 am.
Free childcare available. Special TBD Member price: $50 per person. Discounts and financial assistance available thanks to generous support from CJP. Please sign up by Oct. 20. For more information, visit our website or email us .
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Please contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
