B'nai Jeshurun Congregation

 

The Bessie Hershey Religious School

May, 2016

 

       

 

(What's Up?)  

Calendar of Events

May

 

6th

Zamir Shabbat

 

12th

Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Community Program 

No School

 

15th

Last Day Sunday School

 

18th

Confirmation Class Night

 

19th

Last Day Bet Limmud

 

21st

Kitah Gimmel (3rd Grade) Siddur Presentation

 

Last Day Shabbat School

 

End of Year Shabbat Lunch

 

June

 

12th 

Shavuot

Confirmation


Be sure to visit the  Bnai Jeshurun 
website for frequent updates.

Religious School

Office at

Your Fingertips

216-831-6555

 


Rabbi Josh Foster

Education Director

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

27501 Fairmount Blvd.
Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
216-831-6555
 
foster, josh
Shalom Parents,

As we near the end of another successful school year, we can't help but think ahead to the summer, vacations, time to relax in the sun (if it ever arrives in Cleveland!), and cheer on the Cavs in the playoffs! 

But first I want to reflect on the great year we've had - it has been wonderful to see our Gan (Pre-K-K) come to Shabbat school for the very first time, take pride in our 1st grade students as they were consecrated in the sanctuary, engage with our 2nd graders in Hebrew activities, hear our 4th and 5th graders chant from the Torah, and volunteer with our middle school and high school students to help those in need in Cleveland. Later this month, I am excited for our 3rd graders to receive their very own Siddur and lead the entire Shabbat morning service!

Following the 3rd Grade class service on May 21st, the entire school community is invited for an End-of-Year Shabbat Lunch. I hope you can join us as we celebrate the end of this school year together and look forward to even greater things to come!
 
End-of-Year Shabbat Lunch
 
Saturday, May 21st
12:00 pm in Halpern Hall

IMPORTANT INFORMATION  REGARDING 
2016-2017 BET LIMMUD


Starting next year, Bet Limmud classes will meet on Tuesday afternoons, from 4:15-6:00 pm.

The education committee has made the decision to discontinue our Thursday afternoon program and slightly change our Tuesday program to run until 6:00 pm. 

However, additional individual 1-on-1 tutoring will be available to any family that would like, and an online supplemental Hebrew curriculum will be provided. Please contact the school office for more details.
Community Events

Yom Hashoah V'Hagvurah 
Wednesday, May 4 * 7 pm * Green Road Synagogue 

Join the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Kol Israel Foundation for Cleveland's annual commemoration of the Holocaust and Heroism. Our community will remember the Holocaust with this year's theme, "Out of the Darkness: Into a New Life." Green Road Synagogue is located at 2437 S. Green Rd., Beachwood. 


Yom HaZikaron 
Tuesday, May 10 * 7 pm * Mandel JCC 

Remember those who lost their lives protecting the State of Israel on Israel's Memorial Day. Join the Jewish Federation of Cleveland as we observe together in Hebrew and English to remember victims of war and terrorism. Mandel JCC is located at 26001 S. Woodland Rd., Beachwood.

Yom Ha'Atzmaut with Rita in Concert 
Thursday, May 12 * 5:30 pm * Landerhaven

No School - We encourage all families 
to attend this celebration! 

Israel's Independence Day with a family friendly, fun-filled evening at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland's largest annual community event. Plus, don't miss Israeli superstar, Rita, in concert! Activities begin at 5:30 pm; the concert begins at 7:30 pm. Landerhaven is located at 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Heights. 

Learn more and register for these free community  events.

PJ Library® Shabbat with the 
East Coast Custard Truck 
Friday, May 20 * 6:15 pm  
Abraham Family Courtyard


Come and join Rabbi Hal and Rabbi Josh for pre-Shavuot activities, Shabbat stories, songs and fun. 

For families with kids birth through 2nd grade; older siblings welcome. Free ice cream for all.

Plan on staying for Shabbat Rocks!   Register online.
 

Sunday, May 15  * 12:15 pm 

Kadima and Jr. Kadima will meet after Sunday school and travel by bus to Fun'n'Stuff. 

Lunch is included. $10 members; $15 non-members. Click here to RSVP.

Join B'nai Jeshurun Chesed 
at "the race"
Sunday, May 8 * Mother's Day

B'nai Jeshurun families will participate in the 13th annual "the race" at Legacy Village. 

Pre-K - 6th Grade Families
Meet at 8 am in front of Starbucks. Sign on to be a part of Team B'nai Jeshurun when you register at DoTheRace.com.  
New 5K run begins at 8:30 am and the 1K run/walk begins at 9:30 am.  Includes shirt, face painting, balloon artists, kids' crafts and a bounce house.

7th-12 Grade
Meet at 9 am in front of Starbucks. Call or email Barbara Rosenfeld.

If you can't participate, you can still make a donation online under B'nai Jeshurun. Proceeds from this year's event will support breast cancer research at University Hospitals' Seidman Cancer Center. For more information, contact Shani Kadis.

Registration for 2016 - 2017 will be online soon. We will notify you when it 
becomes available.
Thank you for a great year and 
have a great summer.
See you in the Fall!