1st Grade: Tikkun Olam and the Hebrew Calendar!
This Shabbat we started to learn about the Jewish calendar by discussing the differences between the Gregorian and
Jewish calendars. We started to memorize the first four months and agreed to practice at home as preparation for next class. The Jewish calendar is also a part of our HTM for this unit!
Question to ask at home:
- What are the first four months in the Hebrew calendar? (Tishrei, Cheshvan, Kislev, Tevet) [Tzachi’s Class]
Allison’s Class
This week, we talked about the concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and read a story about the Golem! Then, the students chose between two tikkun olam activities: BINGO or drawing a picture of an act of tikkun olam they want to do.
Questions to ask at home:
- What is a way that you want to help repair the world?
- What is something you remember from the Golem story?
K-2 Family Program
This week we wrapped up our Achrayut/Responsibility unit with parents and children planning together and then reflecting on all we have learned. We celebrated with a siyyum (completion ceremony) with a special prayer and donuts! Click here for the parent class and here for the student class. We look forward to beginning a brand new unit this Saturday on Kesher/Connection. Hope to see you there! !
Announcements
- Yachad classes ARE running on Saturday 1/18 over MLK Jr Weekend
- MLK Repair The World Day of Service @ CBE, Monday January 20
CBE is hosting Repair The World’s family MLK activities in our rotunda: There will be three service conducted simultaneously: mural painting (children with adults welcome), poetry writing (adults welcome), and packaging hygiene products for St. John’s Bread & Life (all ages welcome). Because each project involves a lot of work, they will be completed over the course of two shifts (9:30-11:00, 11:00-12:00), which people can register for via the Repair the World brand new MLK website (please search for this event on 1/20- there is no direct link).
3. Tu B’Shevat Dinner, Save the Date 2/7
Please save the date for a Yachad-wide (all families K – 12) Tu B’Shevat Shabbat dinner on 2/7, 6 – 8pm