HEBREW SCHOOL & BAR/BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM
"The goal of our initiative is to bring Jewish youth and
families of all backgrounds together to experience the beauty of Torah Learning and observance in a warm, friendly, caring, supportive and nurturing environment."
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Jeffrey C. Kelman
Program Director & Educational Director
Jewish Afterschool Program
Creative and interactive techniques are used to ensure that each session is a fun and enjoyable learning experience.
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Educational Games
Torah Stories and Play
Arts and Crafts
Music & Dance
Brachas
Holidays, Customs & Ceremonies
Hebrew Reading & Vocabulary
Jewish History
Jewish Values
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Parents are welcome to attend all or part of these weekly sessions to encourage a “bringing into the home of our Jewish Traditions”
4:00pm to 6:30pm Weekly
Shabbos Family Programs
A Family Shabbos Program and Beginners Service geared towards educating and familiarizing youngsters, parents and adults with traditional Shabbos service and prayers.
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Detailed explanations regarding the meaning and history of the prayers
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Stories & discussions on Torah Weekly portion
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Introduction to Jewish holidays
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A traditional Shabbos Luncheon held one Saturday each month following the service includes:
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Kiddush (blessing over the wine)
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Motzi (Blessing over the Challah)
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Zemiros/Song
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Divrei Torah - youngsters and parents will be encouraged to prepare & share ideas on the weekly Torah portion
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Birkas Hamazon (grace after meals)
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Shabbos games, Torah Plays and other Shabbos activities
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Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdallah services available during the late Autumn and Winter Months
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Monthly Friday evening family Shabbos dinners are held following services. All family members are encouraged to attend and participate.
Sunday Holiday & Mitzvah Program
Families can participate in various Sunday
activities, programs and events designed to
inspire a connection to upcoming Jewish Holidays
Activities Include:
Tzedakah projects
Making Havdallah Candles
Designing Your own Gragger
Making Dreidels and Chanukah Menorahs
Creating & Sending Holiday Cards to an
Orphanage in Israel
Eating Delicious Tu B’Shvat Fruits
Jewish Scavenger Hunts
And Much More...
