November
15th
Kitah Hey (5th Grade) Service & Shabbat Lunch w/Congregation
16th
Kitah Vav (6th Grade) Count Me In Program
9th-12th Grade join Jonathan Sarna
21st
PreK-2nd Grade Family Shabbat Dinner
USY Fall Kinnus (Cincinnati)-11/21-23
24th
Thanksgiving Vacation - No School 11/24-12/1
December
6th
Kitah Dalet (4th Grade) Service & lunch
7th
B'nai Mitzvah Program
12th
Kadima Kinnus (Columbus) 12/12-12/14
14th
High School Speaker Judge Dan Polster
16th
Hanukkah (12/16-12/24)
18th
Congregational Hanukkah Dinner (in place of regular Thursday class)
20th
Winter Break - No School - 12/20-1/5
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Religious School
Office at
Your Fingertips
216-831-6555
Rabbi Josh Foster
Education Engagement Rabbi
Ext. 124
Barbara Rosenfeld
Executive Educator
Ext. 121
Wendy Altmire
Admin. Assist.
Ext. 123
Shirley Haas
Admin. Assist.
Ext. 122
Risa Roth
Early Childhood Director
Ext. 125
Dana Blocker
Youth Director
Ext. 120
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Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
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Kitah Hey (5th Grade) Class service is this Shabbat, November 15!
Parents are invited to come at 10:50 am to join together with their children as they lead us in our Shabbat morning service, followed by a festive Shabbat lunch with the congregation.
Kitah Vav (6th Grade) Community-wide "Count Me In" program is this Sunday, November 16.
Please drop your child off at B'nai Jeshurun for this exciting program at 9:00 a.m. There is also a special parents program at B'nai Jeshurun that morning.
Our formal Shabbat school program will not meet on November 15th for the 6th grade class, as we expect to see you on the 16th along with 6th grade students from across the community.
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 Shalom Parents,
With 53 third and fourth grade students and over 100 parents, grandparents and siblings for Shabbat dinner, we had a great time with your children this Shabbat at our Third Annual Shabbat Sha-Bang! We celebrated Shabbat together, with festive meals and prayers led by your children, met new friends, learned together and worked together to accomplish challenging tasks. We hope you had a great time and look forward to having you join us at future programs: - Friday, November 22 - Pre-K-2nd Grade Family Shabbat Dinner & Men's Club Sukkah Awards
- Saturday, December 6th - Family Shabbat Lunch
- January 9 & 10 - 5th & 6th Grade Shabbaton
- Friday, March 13th - 3rd-6th Grade Family Shabbat Dinner
- Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26 - Youth Shabbaton at Camp Wise (3rd-6th Grade)
We also have a number of items left behind from the Shabbaton in a Lost and Found in the Education Office Please let us know if you are missing something. Josh Foster Education Engagement Rabbi |
Pre-K - 2nd Grade
Family Shabbat Dinner
and Men's Club
Sukkah Judging Awards
Friday, November 21, 2014
5:45 PM Family service led by Rabbi Josh
6:15 PM Dinner prepared by Men's Club
6:45 PM Teaching by Rabbi Josh about the Sukkah in the Bible (it wasn't only used 7 days a year!)
Make your own edible Sukkah for dessert!
Presentation of Sukkah Awards (and edible Sukkah awards!)
by Men's Club.
Cost: $10 for adults; $6 for children;
$32 maximum per family
Register online or 216-831-6555.
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Supermarket Sweep for SATO
Sunday, November 16
Meet at Target University Heights *6 pm
Pick up at Coldstone Creamery *8 pm
Scavenger hunt through Target for wish list items for families in need!
Cost $10
RSVP Naomi or Dana
BJUSY & Kadima
Talmud and Turkey at the Table
Shabbat, December 6
12 noon -1:15 pm
Meet in the youth lounge after services for lunch, hanging out and BJUSY led learning.
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KADIMA
You've Been Tagged!!!
November 23 * 1-3 pm
Join B'nai Jeshurun Kadima and Shaarey Tikvah Kadima at Ultimate laser tag at Zero Gravity 34675 Melinz Parkway, Willoughby.
$15 Kadima members $20 nonmembers
B'nai Jeshurun Kadima is open to all B'nai Jeshurun 6-8th graders and their Jewish friends.
RSVP by Wednesday November 19th
Please feel free to reach out if you are looking to carpool.
CRUSY Kadima Kinnus (Grades 6-8)
December 12-14
Congregation Tifereth Israel, Columbus, Ohio
The weekend includes:
- An exciting Shabbat
- Great, fun programming
- Making new friends and seeing old friends
- Some separate activities for 8th graders
- Home hospitality
- Saturday night programming for everyone includes: a video truck, inflatables, giant hamster balls
Transportation arranged
Cost: $165 - Early Bird Registration (through November 17)
$185 from November 18-24
Register now! Questions? Contact Dana Blocker
JR. KADIMA
Join Cleveland area Jr. Kadima chapters on Sunday,
December 7 from 12:15 - 2 pm for a Hanukkah Party at Park Synagogue East. Lunch will be served.
FREE! Bring a canned good to donate.
Need a ride from Sunday school, contact Dana Blocker.
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 B'nai Mitzvah Program All children who will become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah between January and December 2016- and their parents - are being asked to join us for the second session of a special Mitzvah Program on Sunday morning, December 7, from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon at the synagogue.
At this session we will explore Gemilut Hasadim and we will choose Torah yad's which will be made on January 25 which the children can use at their own Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you and your child. Please RSVP to Barbara Rosenfeld to indicate your attendance.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING
Elmo's Winter Clubhouse
Sundays, December 14, January 11, and February 22
9:30 - 10:30 am
For children ages 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Join Mora Risa & Elmo for havdallah, play, music, Jewish art projects, stories and snack. Free and open to the community. RSVP to Risa Roth.
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SAVE THE DATE. . . Thursday, December 18
for our Congregational Hanukkah Dinner
$10/ Adult, $8/ Child (2-12), 1 and under FREE,
$40 Family (Household) Max
Join us for a night of games and Hanukkah Fun!
The evening will include:
- Dairy Dinner
- Doughnut Dipping Station
- Oversized Games (Connect Four and more!)
- Crafts
- A FUN Bounce House
- Menorah Lighting and a Dreidle Contest and MORE!!!
RSVP online or 216-831-6555
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TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST STEPSTONE ACADEMY
ADOPT-A-FAMILY HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE
Each child's family in our adopted 3rd grade class has provided us with a "Holiday Wish List". This list includes one gift for each member of their family. If you would like to "Adopt-a-Family" and complete their wish list, contact Shani Kadis. All family gifts will need to be received by Monday, December 8.
WINTER CLOTHING COLLECTION
We will be collecting warm clothes during the month of November and December and will have a collection bin in Gross Atrium. Our 3rd grade class has asked for coats, sweatshirts, scarves, hats, and gloves. The sizes should range from Children 7-12 or Youth Medium and Large and should be new or gently used.
For more information about Stepstone Academy or if you would like to "Adopt-A-Family" by fulfilling a wish list, please contact Shani Kadis.
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