Just a quick note to remind you of the events this weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr:
Join us tonight for a special MLK Jr. Shabbat Service led by our 5th Graders. Social Hour starts at 6pm followed by services at 7pm.
On Sunday, students will participate in Yom Tzedek. We will be making dog toys to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and Mi Shebeirach cards to send to Beth El members in need of refuah shlema. Also, please consider donating to our Paper Towel Drive by bringing in a roll of paper towels.
Lastly, believe it or not, preparations have begun for Religious School 24-25. To help get ready, the RSY committee is hosting a series of focus groups to gather feedback. Please see the graphic below for information. We hope to see you at one of the sessions.
Have a wonderful Shabbat with your family, Dan
Additional Updates: Upcoming Events:
January 7th:
Religious School (K-7th)
Post B-nei Mitzvah Parents meeting with the Rabbi (8th grade and up)10:00am
January 10th:
Religious School (4th to 7th)
January 12th:
5th Grade Student Led Services for MLK Weekend
January 13th:
Tot Shabbat (11am)
January 14th:
Religious School (K to 7th)
Family Program Yom Tzedek (Details to follow) - 10am to noon
Shalom Chaverim (10:15 to 11:15)
January 17th:
Religious School (4th to 7th)
January 21st:
Religious School (K-7th Grade)
2nd and 3rd Grade (Rescheduled from December 3rd) with Rabbi - 10am
January 24th:
Religious School (4th to 7th)
Havdalah Pajama Party @ Beth El (5:15)January 27th:
January 28th:
Family T’filah for K-3rd Grade (10:00-10:30)
Religious School (K-7th Grade)
RSY Focus Group (K-3rd) 10:30-11:00
February 3rd:
Tot Shabbat (11:00am)
February 4th:
K/1st Acorn Planting in Chapel in the Woods (TBD - Details forthcoming)
RSY Focus Group (4th-7th Grade) 10:30-11:30
RSY Focus Group (8th+) 12:30-1:30
February 11th:
Family T’filah for K-3rd Grade (10:00-10:30)
Religious School (K-7th Grade)
RSY Focus Group (All Grades) 10:30-11:30
Family T’filah (Kindergarten to 3rd Grade) In the new year, we are going to try something new for our youngest learners. On January 28th and February 11th (from 10:00 to 10:30), families of Kindergarten through 3rd grade students are invited to join us for a special t’filah experience at the start of religious school. We look forward to coming together in prayer and song with a participatory experience geared towards our youngest learners.
Canteen Coupons are HERE! We are selling Canteen Coupons to families of 4th grade and up to use for meals on Wednesdays and Sundays at Canteen. These coupons will be sold in packs of 6 for $40 (You get 6 meals for the price of 5!). To participate go to: https://www.bethelhebrew.org/form/canteencoupon 1. Purchase your 6-pack of coupons 2. Expect delivery to your child at religious school 3. Cut out the Coupon 4. Redeem for Pizza, Snack, & a Drink
Canteen Coupons will be available for purchase in the office on Sunday Mornings. Please see Ronit to purchase.
