Shalom!
Emails were sent with login information for the Behrman House Hebrew practice website. Before students return to class on Dec. 2nd, Morah Alli has challenged students to complete some activities on the site. (Their choice, should be fun) Students need to login to allow us to follow student progress. Morah Alli and Morah Elisheva have copies of the emails if you misplace them.
The months posters are DUE on Dec. 2nd. Instructions for the posters, which were assigned a month ago, are at right under the homework tab. There are 3 pages of information, so be sure to scroll down. The last 2 pages are specific information for individual months. Each student's month is listed in the prior post. Feel free to email Morah Elisheva with questions. Note, however, that Morah Elisheva will be out of town with limited to no internet over some of Thanksgiving break.
Look forward to seeing everyone at the Shabbaton this weekend! And Happy Thanksgiving a little early,
Morah Elisheva (and Morah Alli)
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
CORRECTED HOMEWORK due DEC 2nd!
At right there are instructions for the Month Poster Project due on Dec. 2nd.
Here are the months which each student represents: corrected for the Sams. Sorry for problem
Tishri Jonah (Rosh HaShonnah & Yom Kippur)
Tishri Liam (Other holidays)
Cheshevan Ariela
Kislev Samuel A
Teveth Zach
Shevat Aaron
Adar Evan
Nisan Sam H
Iyar Madison
Sivan Sam D
Tammuz Rylie
Av Claire
Elul Adli
Note - students already brought home instructions and poster board, and many have chosen to check out books to study. Please email me if there are any questions.
Thanks, Morah Elisheva
Here are the months which each student represents: corrected for the Sams. Sorry for problem
Tishri Jonah (Rosh HaShonnah & Yom Kippur)
Tishri Liam (Other holidays)
Cheshevan Ariela
Kislev Samuel A
Teveth Zach
Shevat Aaron
Adar Evan
Nisan Sam H
Iyar Madison
Sivan Sam D
Tammuz Rylie
Av Claire
Elul Adli
Note - students already brought home instructions and poster board, and many have chosen to check out books to study. Please email me if there are any questions.
Thanks, Morah Elisheva
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Kristallnacht class Tuesday Nov. 4th
Our class will be studying Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Glass, on Tuesday Nov. 4th. We will discuss events of the night, which many date as the start of the Shoah (Holocaust). We will not discuss the Holocaust itself, but later in the year we will light candles and discuss the observance of Yom HaShoah. At right is a link to information we will share with students, including 3 survivor videos. It is our experience that many students will come home with questions after class. Feel free to email us if you'd like information or resources to answer their specific questions. The material we share is sad, but not explicit or scary. We believe it is age appropriate, and we will adjust our material or switch our discussion if it is necessary.
IN OTHER NEWS -- our school has begun collecting Tzedaka for Mazon, a national charity which is devoted to fighting hunger and poverty. We hope you will encourage students to support our cause.
SHABBATON -- save the date! Nov 21st and 22nd will be our Shabbaton. It is a fun educational event (think a camp Shabbat). We hope everyone can come!
Homework: All students should be working on their poster projects. The instructions are at right if they've misplaced them. Email us with any questions.
No school for students next Sunday, as the teachers have classes of our own. It's a great time to work on the homework posters....
Shalom,
Morah Elisheva
IN OTHER NEWS -- our school has begun collecting Tzedaka for Mazon, a national charity which is devoted to fighting hunger and poverty. We hope you will encourage students to support our cause.
SHABBATON -- save the date! Nov 21st and 22nd will be our Shabbaton. It is a fun educational event (think a camp Shabbat). We hope everyone can come!
Homework: All students should be working on their poster projects. The instructions are at right if they've misplaced them. Email us with any questions.
No school for students next Sunday, as the teachers have classes of our own. It's a great time to work on the homework posters....
Shalom,
Morah Elisheva
Sunday, October 26, 2014
What do you hear in the V'ahvta??
Did you know that V'ahva is found in the Torah??
We often sing prayers...but do we know what we are singing? What do we hear? V'ahvta is full of "things" we are supposed to do.
Answer the following questions to show your understanding.
1. Why are we commanded to teach our children?
2. What do we call the item that goes on our hand and forhead?
3. What is the item that we are to put on our doorpost?
4. How can demonstrate your understanding of kindness related to V'ahvta?
Looking for those answers in the comments.
Bonus: What are the four types of Torah interpretation and what do each of them mean. (Hint Pardes) If 5 people can post answers, we can earn a special snack and extended recess next Sunday.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Tishri holiday rush continues....
Shalom! Hag Sukkot Sameach!
We are getting back to a more normal schedule, and already looking forward to our Shabbaton on Nov. 21st to the 22nd.
We will begin Torah interpretation shortly in Judaics class. I'd like students to review the calendar vocabulary we've been using before we move on. I've attached a vocabulary sheet under homework tab on the right. It is available for their review throughout the year. Students can earn a prize by posting a paragraph using some of the vocabulary in the comment section below. Be sure to include student name so we can give credit where credit is due!
I also want to support Morah Alli's request that students practice their Hebrew cursive writing. My own experience shows that it is vital to review and practice at least weekly to retain skill, much less to expand it. It takes less than 3 minutes to copy down the letters and can be done during carpool or most any other time.
Hag Sameach!
Morah Elisheva
We are getting back to a more normal schedule, and already looking forward to our Shabbaton on Nov. 21st to the 22nd.
We will begin Torah interpretation shortly in Judaics class. I'd like students to review the calendar vocabulary we've been using before we move on. I've attached a vocabulary sheet under homework tab on the right. It is available for their review throughout the year. Students can earn a prize by posting a paragraph using some of the vocabulary in the comment section below. Be sure to include student name so we can give credit where credit is due!
I also want to support Morah Alli's request that students practice their Hebrew cursive writing. My own experience shows that it is vital to review and practice at least weekly to retain skill, much less to expand it. It takes less than 3 minutes to copy down the letters and can be done during carpool or most any other time.
Hag Sameach!
Morah Elisheva
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Coming Together As a Community!
It's hard to believe that Rosh Hashanah is here! We hope that you take this time to enjoy some apples and honey along with round raisin challah to start the year off sweet.
Let's make it even sweeter! Let's see if you can answer the following questions.
1. Who in our class chose a delicious Hebrew nick name?
2. Describe a miracle regarding the Akeidah.
3. What is the brand name of the pretzels we had on Tuesday and more importantly, how do we say pretzel in Hebrew?
4. Name a Jewish Marine that will not be coming home to celebrating Rosh Hashanah with his familly. (hint...we did a service mitzvah project last year)
5. What is the upcoming numerical Jewish year? Hint...it's not 2015.
6. In class, we discussed making one change for the new year....What's your change???
Give your answers in the comments. Make sure we know that it's your responding (initials or a first name only is great!
Let's make it even sweeter! Let's see if you can answer the following questions.
1. Who in our class chose a delicious Hebrew nick name?
2. Describe a miracle regarding the Akeidah.
3. What is the brand name of the pretzels we had on Tuesday and more importantly, how do we say pretzel in Hebrew?
4. Name a Jewish Marine that will not be coming home to celebrating Rosh Hashanah with his familly. (hint...we did a service mitzvah project last year)
5. What is the upcoming numerical Jewish year? Hint...it's not 2015.
6. In class, we discussed making one change for the new year....What's your change???
Give your answers in the comments. Make sure we know that it's your responding (initials or a first name only is great!
Monday, September 22, 2014
Holidays, T'fillot, and Teamwork!
Shalom! Please read the prior blog entry if you missed it. It was important.
We just had our first music class with Rabbi Ari, and are working on team posters. Thank you for sharing your family Shabbat thoughts and photos! Shabbat is the most basic, most representative, and perhaps most experiential of our holidays. As we move into the holiday packed month of Tishri we'll be comparing every holiday to Shabbat.
In addition to our holiday studies, we're learning about the Jewish concepts of time and our calendar. We're also beginning our Torah studies, with discussion of the holiday portions and of the concept of Midrash (Torah commentary). If your student misses all or part of a class, you may get an email with information we'd like him or her to review. There's a lot to learn! If you or your student have questions, please email us so we can help.
Our T'fillot and Hebrew study continues with Modeh Ani and Kiddish. PLEASE let your student practice reading the short homework assignments to you. Practice is the only way to gain fluency and confidence. And your participation will validate the importance of the work.
High Holiday request: please discuss the Torah portions and/or Haftarot with your student. Ideas to discuss: What do you think it means to us? Did you like it? Did it surprise you? Was there something that confused you or made you wonder? Share your own thoughts with your student too.
An early Shanah tova!
Morah Elisheva
We just had our first music class with Rabbi Ari, and are working on team posters. Thank you for sharing your family Shabbat thoughts and photos! Shabbat is the most basic, most representative, and perhaps most experiential of our holidays. As we move into the holiday packed month of Tishri we'll be comparing every holiday to Shabbat.
In addition to our holiday studies, we're learning about the Jewish concepts of time and our calendar. We're also beginning our Torah studies, with discussion of the holiday portions and of the concept of Midrash (Torah commentary). If your student misses all or part of a class, you may get an email with information we'd like him or her to review. There's a lot to learn! If you or your student have questions, please email us so we can help.
Our T'fillot and Hebrew study continues with Modeh Ani and Kiddish. PLEASE let your student practice reading the short homework assignments to you. Practice is the only way to gain fluency and confidence. And your participation will validate the importance of the work.
High Holiday request: please discuss the Torah portions and/or Haftarot with your student. Ideas to discuss: What do you think it means to us? Did you like it? Did it surprise you? Was there something that confused you or made you wonder? Share your own thoughts with your student too.
An early Shanah tova!
Morah Elisheva
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