First Grade: More Hanukkah!
This shabbat we continued talking about Hanukkah. Our lesson was focused on the Hebrew vocabulary of the most common Hanukkah words. In addition, we finished our day with the well earned Sufganiot (doughnuts for Hanukkah!). (Tzachi’s Class)
Allison’s Class
We continued our lesson about Hanukkah this week by focusing on the traditions. We watched a brief Shalom Sesame cartoon to remind the students about the Hanukkah story, which we learned about last week. We made Hanukkiah headbands and the students were able to personalize their headbands. Then, we read a few stories about Hanukkah, and talked about the importance of giving tzedakah during the holidays.
K-2 Family Program
This week families continued in the Achrayut (Responsibility) unit by exploring achrayut for freedom. After a discussion about freedom and responsibility, parents studied Jewish texts about free will, collective & individual freedom, and the relationship between freedom and education. Meanwhile, students explored a similar theme through stories & drama. With parents and students together, both shared ways they feel free, what they can do with freedom and how they can help others be free.
Announcements
- Upcoming Closures: 12/21 – 1/1 Yachad Winter Break
- Looking forward to CBE Family Hanukkah Program, Friday, Dec 20, 5:30 Our ECC, After School and Yachad staff and families can’t wait to get ready for Hanukkah with you! We’re looking forward to joining in Shabbat blessings and a community latke dinner, followed by fun-filled Hanukkah activities! We’ll conclude with a Hanukkah family sing along lead by Debbie Brukman. We’re looking forward to seeing those of you who registered tomorrow!
- NFTY NAR Winter Kallah & Hosting Opportunity 1/3 – 1/5 NFTY NAR and Congregation Beth Elohim are thrilled to have parents and their teens join us for Winter Kallah on January 3-5, 2020. This year, our annual home-hosted weekend experience is open to 8-12th Grade! NFTY NAR and CBE can’t wait to welcome everyone to the first ever Brooklyn Kallah and highlight this amazing part of our region. The theme for the weekend is “Real Talk,” an in-depth exploration of how we can actively create meaningful connections with each other and use the Jewish art of storytelling as a skill we can take home with us to engage our peers and communities. Of course, we’ll enjoy the timeless Kallah staples like Shabbat dinner and tefilah, the first Havdallah of 2020, and Saturday night Big Fun! Students can’t attend but want to help? Become a host family and take in a few teens from the New York area. More info? Contact Haley Breskin at hbreskin@cbebk.org