Parshat Yitro| February 13, 2020
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BTBJ Religious School will be closed
Saturday, February 15th and Sunday, February 16th .
Enjoy your long weekend and see you next week!
BET CLASS SERVICE
Save the date for the

Bet Class Service
Friday, February 21st

Bet Sudents and their families are invited to join us for dinner prior to the service.

Dinner 6:15 PM, Services 7:15 PM

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FAMILY SHABBAT
February 22nd 10:00AM-12PM

Please enter through the main doors. Dismissal will be from the multi-purpose room.
Parents, please stay for the service with you child(ren)! We will begin together in the sanctuary at 10AM, break out into groups for discussion and games, and conclude the service together. Babysitting will also be available!
GAN & NITZANIM HAVDALAH SERVICE
Gan and Nitzanim students & families are invited to join us for dinner, Havdalah and a family activity!

Saturday, February 22, 2020
5:15 PM

HAY CLASS PROGRAMS
Join us Sunday, March 15th
HAY CLASS PROGRAM
with students from
Temple Sinai and Or Hadash!
 
We will travel together to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum! Space is limited, so please register today to reserve your spot. I 
Parents interested in chaperoning should email Mindy. Students will meet at Temple Sinai at 8:30AM and will be back by 8:30PM. Keep your eyes open for an email with all registration and permission slip information.
GIMEL CLASS TORAH READING
Gimel students have been learning to chant Torah Trope with Rabbi Grife over the last several weeks. We would like to invite your Gimel student to chant one verse of Torah on Saturday, March 21st. Please CLICK HERE to register and Cantor Benjamin will be in touch to assign you a verse and help prepare you to read your verse! (Parents and older siblings are also invited to read Torah that day!)
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BETTER 2 WRITE ESSAYS
Dalet Students, your first drafts of your Better 2 Write essays were wonderful! Please send or share final drafts with Rabbi Roni no later than Monday, February 17th so that we can pass them along to the readers. (Note: if you are sharing in Google Drive please email Rabbi Roni to let her know it is is ready!) Good luck!
BUS REMINDERS
Does your child take a
bus to BTBJ on TUESDAY?
Please remember to let Mindy Davidoff know by 3PM each week if your child will NOT be riding the bus that day.
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BTBJ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PARENT HANDBOOK
Please be sure to look through the UPDATED BTBJ Religious School Parent Handbook i n order to review information about our mission, goals, objectives by class, as well as dismissal and arrival information. An updated version of the Handbook is coming soon! Questions? Contact Rabbi Roni .
WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS
WORDS TO ACTION WITH ADL
open to middle and high school students
BTBJ YOUTH CORALE
CURIOUS? COME CHECK IT OUT!
B'NAI MITZVAH PROJECTS
see below to learn how you can help!
Evan Spector is raising money to help rescue animals. His family adopted their dog Pippi a few years ago, and she is a very big part of his life. He is baking and selling Homemade Doggie Cookies that your best friends will go CRAZY for!!! All $$$ raised will be donated to Mulligan Animal Rescue , in Mt. Royal, New Jersey. The four women who run the rescue out of their homes, believe all animals deserve a mulligan - a second chance. They rescue abandoned, abused, injured, and homeless animals, help them get healthy, and find a permanent home for them. 
The cookies are Vegan, made with fresh pumpkin, peanut butter, and whole wheat flour.  3 cookies for $5, and 8 cookies for $10.  And that includes delivery!
 
Please consider supporting Evan and Mulligan Animal Rescue, while making your pups really happy. Please contact Evan's parents if you’d like to order. If you don’t have a dog, feel free to donate on http://mulligananimalrescue.com/ ) in honor of his Bar Mitzvah.
JOSH BARRIE'S MITZVAH PROJECT
MOVING TRADITIONS
FROM PHILLY FEDERATION
Thinking about Jewish summer camp for your child? There areTWO great ways to save on the price of camp this summer — and applications are open now!

ONE HAPPY CAMPER GRANTS
If your child is ready to try Jewish overnight camp for the very first time, you may be eligible for a One Happy Camper incentive grant.
  • First-time campers who attend overnight camp for 12 to 18 consecutive days can receive a $700 grant
  • First-time campers who attend overnight camp lasting 19 or more consecutive days can receive a $1,000 grant!
Just register your child for camp ( click here to see all eligible overnight camps ), then  apply for your grant here .
 
NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Is your child a day camper or returning to Jewish overnight camp? Then you may be eligible for a needs-based scholarship.
  • For campers ages 5 to 19 (by June 1, 2020)
  • Campers must live in one of our Jewish Federation’s five counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia) and identify as Jewish
  • Eligible campers may receive between 10% and 30% off the cost of camp!
Just register your child for one of  these eligible overnight camps  or one of  these eligible day camps , then  apply here  before January 31 st  (for overnight camp) and March 6 th  (for day camp). And voilá! Best summer ever — and an experience that can light up a kid’s Jewish identity for a lifetime.

For more information about Jewish summer camp, One Happy Camper grants or Needs-Based Scholarships,  click here . Questions? Contact Abby Weinberg, Associate Director of Jewish Life and Learning, at  [email protected]  or 215.832.0570.
JEWISH FEDERATION
SUPER SUNDAY
Spend the day with the Jewish Federation, raising vital funds to serve vulnerable populations and support Jewish life and learning
Engage in volunteer work that makes an immediate impact right here in our communities. Join more than 600 volunteers who Carry the Light by calling Jewish Federation supporters and ask them to renew their financial commitment.
Bring your friends. Bring your neighbors. And don’t forget to bring your cell phone to make those important calls! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

February 23, 2020 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

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601 W. Office Center Drive, Suite 200
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Site Captains: Sarah Vogel and Jennifer Thomas
Check out the BTBJ Calendar for a complete listing of all of our upcoming events!