Snowy Shabbat Shalom Greetings to all the Religious School Families,
I hope you are staying warm, but also finding time to play in the beautiful white fluff on the ground! Yes, being from the midwest, I love a good snow every now and then.
After a wonderful Yom Tzedek last week, this week will seem pretty low key. Please know that I will not be at Religious School Sunday and Wednesday as I will be at the Association of Reform Jewish Educators (ARJE) Conference. I look forward to returning and sharing all that I learn from my colleagues across the country.
There are two important informational items on which I want to keep in the front of your minds:
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Family Tefilah Experience (January 28th & February 11th from 10:00 to 10:30am): We are going to try something new during January and February. Changing up the typical start to the morning on Sundays for our youngest learners, we invite those families with Kindergarteners to 3rd graders to gather in the sanctuary, sit together, and begin the morning in prayer, together. Rabbi, Cantor, and I have created a special interactive experience that we cannot wait to share with you. Please be on time in order to experience it to the fullest extent possible.
Focus groups to prepare for the 24-25 year will begin on January 28th: Please consider joining one of the 4 focus groups to provide feedback for planning for next year. All meetings will take place in the Social Hall at Beth El at the times/dates below. Please let me know if you have any questions.
May we hear b'sorot tovot, good news, Dan
Additional Updates: Upcoming Events:
January 21st:
Religious School (K-7th Grade)
2nd and 3rd Grade (Rescheduled from December 3rd) with Rabbi - 10am
Netzer/Confirmation (8th Grade +)
January 24th: Religious School (4th to 7th)
January 27th:Havdalah Pajama Party @ Beth El (5:15) Register Here
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.
Beth El Hebrew Congregation Pajama Havdalah
Purim Spiel Auditions It may be cold, but spring is just around the corner. And with spring comes PURIM!!! Beth El is looking for actors, singers, musicians and backstage support for this year's Purim Spiel!!! Sign up today at tinyurl.com/spiel2024 Can't make it for an in person audition, send us your audition via email (bolicked@gmail.com)
