Unit Project: Mitzvah Villages
We’ve spent the first month of 5th grade Yachad learning about Mitzvot(commandments). We’ve talked about what they are, which ones are important to each of us, and how they relate to the High Holidays. Now, it’s time to see where they show up in our world.
Students are starting a multi-week project this week in small groups in which they are designing a new society that is founded in ten mitzvot of their choosing. The groups will then plan what buildings/elements/infrastructure does their society need in order for those mitzvot to be accomplished. Finally they will get to construct their mitzvah villages out of cardboard and recycled materials. If you have recycled materials (paper towel roles, empty tissue boxes, plastic food cartons, etc.) that you’d like to donate, feel free to send them to Yachad with your child or drop them off in room Bet in the rotunda next week. It would be greatly appreciated! Lastly, don’t forget to register for the Yachad Retreat by October 15th! Registration link below.
Announcements
1. Sukkot Potluck & Welcome for Tehilah Eisenstadt, 10/13, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Get to know our new Director of Yachad & Family Engagement, Tehilah Eisenstadt, while decorating the CBE Sukkah and sharing a delicious potluck meal together! We kindly ask all in attendance to contribute a dish. Please bring only items that are pareve or dairy, vegetarian, or have fish (no meat). RSVP Now
2. Upcoming Closures:
We are closed on Monday 10/14 for the first day of Sukkot/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Columbus Day) and Monday 10/21 for Simchat Torah.
3. Register for 4th-7th Grade Yachad Retreat by Tuesday, Oct 15!
We are so excited for our 4th Annual Yachad Retreat for 4th – 7th Grade, Friday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27! On this student only weekend, 4th-7th graders will have the chance to make new friends, strengthen existing friendships, celebrate Shabbat at URJ Eisner Camp, and build community through fun and exciting activities. There will even be special opportunities for the 7th grade students to lead the group and make this weekend their own. Registration includes round trip bus transportation from CBE, all meals and linens. The bus will leave from CBE on Friday at 3:30 pm and return around 2:00pm on Sunday. Once registration is under way, watch your inbox for event specific information like a packing list and other important updates. We are happy to write an excused absence for a religious event if necessary to facilitate arriving to the bus by 3:30. Please contact Haley Breskin at hbreskin@cbebk.org with all questions regarding the retreat. Register here by Tuesday Oct 15!