The contact phone # during Religious School and Hebrew School hours is 382-4286.

 

Tu B'Shevat

Tu B'Shevat is a time to think about the change of seasons, and start looking forward to spring. (How easy it is for you to do this depends on how wintery it is where you live!) In Israel, it has become a religious "Arbor Day" observed with the ritual planting of trees. 

You can celebrate this holiday by planting a tree, or with a Tu B'Shevat seder. Originally limited to Sephardic Jews, this custom has become more popular with all Jews. As part of the seder, participants drink four cups of wine and eat a variety of fruits and nuts. 

Did you know...

·         Tu B'Shevat is at this time of year because in Israel, this is when the tree sap starts to flow again.

·         An alternate, Sephardic name for Tu B'Shevat is Hamishoshi.

·         Greek Jewish communities still have the tradition of blessing the seeds for spring planting. Also, children walk from house to house and are given bags of fruits. 

http://www.sfjcf.org/jholidays//holidayinfo/tubshevat.shtml

 

Affirmation:

Y     I am accepted and acceptable here just as I am.

Y     I am safe here- physically, emotionally, and intellectually.

Y     People here care about me.

Y     People here listen to me.

Y     People know what I am doing, and it matteres to them that I do well.

Y      People acknowledge my interests and perspectives and act upon them.

 

Get Psyched

It's our first day back in the synagogue, and for some of us it's our first day of Religious School in the Synagogue.  Any suggestions you have, please write them down.  I think it will take a few Sundays for us to really figure out how to utilize our new space to the best of our ability.   The classrooms look good, but I'm looking forward to them looking even more cheerful and inviting.   Don't let the younger grades have all the glory with welcoming and colorful classrooms. 

This Sunday, please be warm, welcoming, smiling, flexible and as helpful as possible.  Let's make this opening day full of energy, enthusiasm, and caring.

Dismissal Procedure

 

Dismissal procedure will remain the same for grades K-2.   For Nivi'im through Melachim, you must walk the students out to the front of the building.  Make sure that they follow you out to the curb, do not let them run ahead of you.  There will be cones set up with grade signs, leading along the curbing heading towards Ashby.   Please stand with your students until they are picked up.

 

The Morning

All Alef through Dalet Hebrew classes will be canceled on Sunday.   We will be having an assembly/concert for the entire school for the first 30 minutes.  Nivi'im through Yisrael will be staying to learn about the retreat.  Tzofim and Melachim will have a special program in the chapel at 11:30 with Peri.  Hafsaka will be held in your classrooms until we can find a safe place for your children to play.