We hope you are managing to have a good winter break and some quieter days. Looking ahead to next week, the Temple's Reopening Task Force has recommended that we delay the start of our in-person education programs in order to allow time following winter break activities and for kids to settle back into school. Therefore, please see our adjusted schedule and some additional opportunities for the start of 2021 below.
Wishing you and your families a healthy 2021 and better times ahead! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah
January 5/6 - NO Hebrew classes/tutoring "Rabbi Office Hours" for Grades 3-6 students - You can sign up for a Hebrew check-in time with either of the rabbis (phone, Zoom, or in person outdoors) - email Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah directly if interested. Siddur Pick-Up: Come by either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon to pick up your siddur prayer book (mainly 5th/6th graders) so you can be ready for the Shabbat Service! And check out home practice resources below!
Wednesday, January 6, 6:00-7:00 pm Double Chai Remote Sessionfor ALL Grades 7-12 Students Zoom link to follow next week.
Friday, January 8, 6:00 pm Shorashim Family Shabbat Experiencefor Grades K-6 and families Zoom link to follow, and please see below for more details about the service including an opportunity to receive a Hebrew name, and way to connect with other families for Shabbat dinner.
Sunday, January 10 - NO K-6 Shorashim There will be a special professional development meeting for teachers.
January 12/13 - All in person and remote sessions resume
* An updated 2021 calendar will be sent next week.
Shorashim Family Shabbat Experience Friday, January 8, 6:00 p.m.
The past few years we have experienced wonderful Shabbat dinners and services together at temple! While these communal experience are limited right now, we still recognize the value of coming together on Shabbat, even from a distance. It is especially important for Hebrew students to have the opportunity to listen to and participate in the Shabbat prayers.
This Shabbat evening, we will join through Zoom or Livestream for a very family-friendly Shabbat service with opportunities for kids to participate according to their comfort level - more details to come. Get comfortable at home and all ages can join in! Siddurim (prayer books) are available for pick up at the temple Tuesday or Wednesday.
It is also "Shabbat Shemot - the Sabbath of Names" based on the week's Torah portion. If your child has not yet received a Hebrew name and would like to, please be in touch with the rabbis ASAP - we would be glad to help you and give you a special naming certificate!
Lastly, you are welcome to join other Shorashim families for Shabbat dinner if you would like after (or before) the service! Please sign-up by Jan. 5 and we will match you. We'll give you a few resources to enjoy your Shabbat dinner together! Zoom Shabbat Dinner Sign Up
A little Hebrew practice at home goes along way! Please see your folder for reading practice and prayers. Parents, thank you for your help! 3rd Grade: AlefBet Quest Book and online app - review letters and vowels learned so far. 4th Grade: Review all letters and vowels, practice reading chapters 1 and 2 in Prayerbook Companion. 5th Grade: Practice reading and chanting Birchot HaShachar (morning blessings). 6th Grade: Practice reading and chanting Avot, Gevurot, and Shabbat Evening Kiddush.
Check out this Great Online Hebrew Practice Resource Here!Online Hebrew PracticeClick on Prayer Practice and Alef Bet Practice
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