This week was very exciting! All of the children had the opportunity to explore one of the ways that some Jewish people might prepare for פֶּסַח (Pesach-Passover). At the Jewish Enrichment Center, we clean up and put away all of the chametz (foods that rise, like bread, crackers and “o” shaped cereal), that we might …
Mar 08
Purim camp!
What a fun week of Purim camp so far! We’ve designed and made our own Purim costumes, played Megillat Esther and performed a Purim spiel, and today we’re making two different kinds of Purim treats for our se’udah (special Purim feast)! Yesterday’s spiel was a blast! From fabulous costumes to a detailed backdrop to expressive …
Mar 03
Celebrating Our יוֹסֵף (Yosef-Joseph) Theme
This week is a very special week! Installation week! We are preparing to share all that we have learned during our theme with our families. There is much that goes into getting ready for Family Exploration and Celebration including: painting, printing, rearranging furniture and beautifying of our spaces. We look forward to seeing the families …
Feb 24
Listening Carefully to Each Other
We are wrapping up our projects, and discussing our ideas with our peers! The children take turns presenting, asking questions, and offering support. We are SO EXCITED! to share our ideas and artwork with you! Join us at the Family Celebration and Exploration!
Feb 24
אֲדָר (Adar) Is Here!
The children in שׁוֹרָשִׁים (Shorashim– ‘roots’ for nursery) and שְׁתִּילִים (Shteelim– ‘saplings’ for kindergarten) welcomed the new month אֲדָר (Adar– the 6th month on the Jewish Calendar)! חָג פּוּרִים (The Purim Holiday) is just around the corner, on the 14th of אֲדָר (Adar)! This year Purim begins at sundown on Sunday, March 6th! There are special songs …
Feb 16
Building All The Parts Of Yosef
The children in שׁוֹרָשִׁים (Shorashim– ‘roots’ for nursery) and שְׁתִּילִים (Shteelim– ‘saplings’ for kindergarten) are ready to share their ideas about יוֹסֵף (Yosef) with their families! I want to share a snapshot of building that demonstrates their readiness. On Tuesday, a group of three children used their time in the special יוֹסֵף (Yosef) building area to build …
Feb 15
Sounds like פּוּרִים (Purim)
It is a little hard to believe, but פּוּרִים (Purim) is right around the corner! The families of Shalom Chaverim (“Welcome, Friends!” for infants and toddlers with a grown-up) are starting to get ready! This week we got to play with and make objects associated with פּוּרִים (Purim). In both photos, children are playing with …
Feb 08
Welcome to Our Exciting New Building Area!
The children in שׁוֹרָשִׁים (Shorashim– ‘roots’ for nursery) and שְׁתִּילִים (Shteelim– ‘saplings’ for kindergarten) have finally heard the final part of the יוֹסֵף (Yosef) text. We are now in project mode and starting to get ready to share our ideas about יוֹסֵף (Yosef) with our families! We have been building about יוֹסֵף (Yosef) for the entire theme. …
Feb 08
Happy Birthday, Trees!
In preparation forTu B’Shevat (the birthday of the trees), the families of Shalom Chaverim (“Welcome, Friends!” for infants and toddlers with a grown-up) got to know the trees that live at the park across the street!
Feb 07
Celebrating Tu B’Shvat!
This week, we’ve been celebrating Tu B’Shvat – the Jewish New Year of the Trees! In Anafim V’Alonim (“Branches” for 4th Grade, “Oak Trees” for 5th Grade), we have been sharing fun facts about trees and the environment, making crafts together, and exploring different Tu B’Shvat rituals. At the end of the session, we had …