Kindergarten: Purim!
I was so excited to be back with the kids this past Saturday. In class, we began to learn about Purim and what it means to stand up for yourself and
stand up for others. We read some Purim stories and colored in pictures of Esther and Haman while trying to imagine what their thoughts were at the time. In HTM we learned how to say Apple- tapooach, lemon -limon , banana- banana, and strawberry – toot in Hebrew while snacking on some delicious fruit (minus the lemon of course).
(Elie’s Class)
Raya’s Class
Last Saturday we read about the story of Purim.The children got familiar with Queen Esther, her uncle Mordechai, Queen Vashti, King Achashverosh and Haman. We made noise when we heard the name “Haman”. We also learned the song “לכובה שׁלי שׁלושׁ פּינות” (My Hat Has Three Corners) and then we got to make three cornered hats from construction paper.
Hebrew through movement:
כּובה (hat), שׁלי (mine), פּינה (corner), פּינות (corners), אוזן (ear), אוזניים (ears).
Questions to ask at home:
Who was Haman?
Why do we make noise when we hear the name of Haman?
Announcements
1. Purim at CBE!
We can’t wait to celebrate Purim with you! Check out all of our events at this link! We’re particularly looking forward to our Purim Carnival Sunday March 8th where there will be fun for all Yachad students!
2. Passover Seder Workshop for Parents/Caregivers
Saturday March 28, 11:30am, Room 303/304 in the Temple House with Hannah Grossman, Rabbi Epstein & Tehilah Eisenstadt
Want to feel like more of a Passover expert than you did last year? Join us on Saturday 3/28 from 11:30-12:20 for a class just for parents/caregivers that will leave you with new insights and activities to enrich your Passover seder! Please RSVP here for planning purposes. All welcome! This program is especially for either partner in an interfaith relationship. This program is also for families with Jewish parents/caregivers that want to shine up their learning and Passover’s relevancy to their family today.
Yachad student classes will happen as usual. The Lower School Family Program that runs weekly at this time will be combined with this special class.
3. Yachad Passover Family Day, Saturday April 4th, 9:30-12:30
Whose Freedom Do You Want To Be A Part Of Your Seder?
Following Gan Shabbat and Yachad time in the main Shabbat morning service, all K-6th grade Yachad families are invited for Passover Family Day! Come dive deeply into fun, hands on activities about Passover and liberation in our world today! Everyone will build their own Social Justice Haggadah to share new activities, recipes and questions at your seder this year!
All K-6th grade Yachad families are invited to join no matter what day you are registered. K-4th grade students must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult and 5th/6th grade parents are highly encouraged to attend.