Wishing you a bright and joyful Chanukah! We know the holiday will be different this year. Please look below for ways to join your Temple Beth David community remotely in celebration, and for great resources to experience Chanukah at home.
THIS Sunday, after much consideration and given the forecast, we are going to try something different: Grades K-3 will be in person and Grades 4-6 will be remote. We know this creates some hardship for families, and appreciate all that you are doing to support your children. There will be Chanukah celebration for all! You will find ALL the details below. Fully remote students can arrange a time to pick up a small Chanukah gift bag. Please let Rabbi Karen know ANY questions.
Last week we announced our MAKE YOUR OWN MENORAH CONTEST! Be creative and use any materials you have at home (legos, clay, playdoh, lights, food, paper, crayons, etc. - this can be a family project) Bring it this Sunday or take a picture at home with you in it and send to the rabbis by Sunday morning. Prizes will be awarded!
Join in our communal Shabbat & Chanukah celebration this Friday evening from home as we add even more light.
Grades K-3 In Person at Temple mainly indoors 9:45-11:15 am Please sign your health consent and drop your child/ren off at the Sanctuary doors. Bring a jacket as windows will be open. Tzedakah is welcome. ~~~~~~~~~~ Grades 4-6 Remote at Home - and all Remote Students 10:00-11:15 am All the Zoom Information You Need Below:
10:00 am - Opening Blessings (live from the sanctuary with younger grades) Parents are welcome to join from home.
1) Latke Cooking Workshop with temple member Renee Goldberg Get ready in your kitchen to celebrate the Chanukah miracle of the oil lasting 8 days! You will learn how to make latkes, and enjoy them during the holiday. A parent is recommended to join you. You'll need: potatoes, onions, eggs, vegetable oil, flour, salt, pepper.
2) Chanukah Jewpardy and Trivia Games with the Teachers Enjoy some fun Chankukah learning through the popular "Jewpardy" game other trivia games, and virtual dreidel. Interact with classmates and teachers as you review your Chanukah knowledge.
3) Chanukah Rap & Rhythm with Rabbi Micah We'll sing some Chanukah classics and new tunes for the Festival of Lights, move around, and see a few cool Chanukah music videos.
Hebrew Learning Grades 3-6: December 15 or 16 Bring your Hebrew folders. In addition to regular learning, we'll be playing dreidel and other Chanukah games and lighting the menorah together!
Double Chai Grades 7-12: Wednesday, December 16, 6:00-7:30 pm Menorah lighting and Chanukah Celebration
NO K-6 Session on Sunday, December 20 ENJOY YOUR WINTER BREAK!
1st Night Thursday December 10 Light the 1st candle at 5:30 pm -enjoy songs, dreidel, and a Chanukah story for young children with the rabbis - pj's welcome! Zoom link (passcode: 321722)
2nd Night Friday December 11 Celebrate Shabbat & Chanukah at 6:00 pm on Zoom or Livestream. Family-friendly service. BYO menorah and latkes! Zoom link (passcode: 347260) Livestream link
3rd Night Saturday December 12 JNAWDTY and NAWDTY Havdalah and Menorah Lighting, in person, socially distanced at 5:00 pm
4th Night Sunday December 13 Shorashim Morning & Make Your Own Menorah Contest.
5th Night Monday December 14
6th Night Tuesday December 15 6th Night Tzedakah Giving Challenge of Your Choice "Baruch Ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Haolam, Asher Kidshanu B'mitzvotav, V'limdeinu L'Hadlik Ner Shel Tzedakah. Blessed are You, Eternal, our God, who makes us holy through mitzvot, and inspires us to light the Candle of Righteousness."
7th Night Wednesday December 16 Light the 7th night of candles together at 6:00 pm distanced, outdoors at Temple with Double Chai teens (weather permitting).
8th Night Thursday December 17 Come together for the last night to light 8 bright candles at 5:30 pm!Zoom link (passcode: 321722)
VIRTUAL DREIDEL, FUN VIDEOS, STORIES, RECIPES, CRAFTS AND MORE!
ALL are welcome to contribute donations throughout December! Family Table - canned salmon and whole grain pasta Father Bill's - travel size toiletries, individual boxed cereal or other individually wrapped breakfast items
