It was great to begin the journey with the Daled families this past Sunday! Thank you to all the parents and students who participated and shared in our discussions. Especially enlightening was our table discussions on "Why do we celebrate becoming a bar/bat mitzvah?" Is is tradition? community? family? to showcase Jewish learning?
Additional comments always welcome!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Dust off the scrapbooks!
Our first program is scheduled for Sunday morning, November 22. Each year, for this program, I ask parents to hunt around for memorabilia from their own bar/bat mitzvah celebrations. Over the years, we have seen some great scrapbooks, photo albums, kiddush cups, invitations and other special items. It is fun for the kids to see them and for parents to reminisce together. Everything will be safe, and all items are taken home at the end of the program. I look forward to seeing it all!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Welcome to the Beth El Temple Bar/Bat Mitzvah Blog!
I am excited to be starting a new year as Family Educator at Beth El. I have been working to update some of the programs this year with new materials and activities. Some of the tried and true will still be used, coupled with some new ideas as well. The schedule of programs for the year is posted in the sidebar to the right, so please mark your calendars! If you are new to the blog, take a few minutes to look over some of the older posts from last year to see what we did and what issues we discussed.
I look forward to working with the Daled class families this year to start the journey to becoming a bar/bat mitzvah.
Please feel free to comment at any time. I look forward to your feedback!
I look forward to working with the Daled class families this year to start the journey to becoming a bar/bat mitzvah.
Please feel free to comment at any time. I look forward to your feedback!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
More Mitzvah Project Ideas from the students
As the summer begins to get underway, there may be some extra time to involve the family in mitzvah projects. Below are some more ideas from the students in this year's Daled class who will become bar/bat mitzvah next year.
David plans to collect old soccer cleats, soccer jerseys and soccer balls and send them to Israel for kids to use there.
Rebecca is planning to spend time at Foodshare, helping to ready food for delivery to shelters.
Matthew wants to work with kids with learning difficulties.
Eva is thinking about donating toys and food to ASPCA and volunteer there as well. This organization is involved in the protection and safety of animals.
Sammy has lots of ideas! She is interested in volunteering her time in schools or with animals or collecting clothing or other items for the poor.
Shawn is considering spending time with seniors at a retirement home.
Morgan loves animals and would like to volunteer at an animal shelter or at the stables of Ebony Horsewomen in Hartford.
Melissa may volunteer at the Hebrew Home and Hospital.
All these are great ideas and worthy endeavors. Check out the links of the various organizations listed. Thanks to all the students for their thoughtful ideas on how they can help the community.
David plans to collect old soccer cleats, soccer jerseys and soccer balls and send them to Israel for kids to use there.
Rebecca is planning to spend time at Foodshare, helping to ready food for delivery to shelters.
Matthew wants to work with kids with learning difficulties.
Eva is thinking about donating toys and food to ASPCA and volunteer there as well. This organization is involved in the protection and safety of animals.
Sammy has lots of ideas! She is interested in volunteering her time in schools or with animals or collecting clothing or other items for the poor.
Shawn is considering spending time with seniors at a retirement home.
Morgan loves animals and would like to volunteer at an animal shelter or at the stables of Ebony Horsewomen in Hartford.
Melissa may volunteer at the Hebrew Home and Hospital.
All these are great ideas and worthy endeavors. Check out the links of the various organizations listed. Thanks to all the students for their thoughtful ideas on how they can help the community.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Mitzvah Project ideas
At our last program, I had students fill out a form indicating what they planning for mitzvah projects. I got some super responses and want to share some of them with you! Check back in the future for more ideas!
Lauren is going to attend Monday night minyan for her entire bat mitzvah year.
Leah is planning to volunteer at the Hebrew Home.
Erin is running in the Relay for Life to raise money for cancer research.
Paul is planning to do some pet therapy with his dog, Norton.
Kol Hakavod!
Lauren is going to attend Monday night minyan for her entire bat mitzvah year.
Leah is planning to volunteer at the Hebrew Home.
Erin is running in the Relay for Life to raise money for cancer research.
Paul is planning to do some pet therapy with his dog, Norton.
Kol Hakavod!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Great to see all the beautiful tallitot!
It was great to see all of you at our tallit program. Check out these pictures of our tzitzit tying experts!
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What our students are up to!
Please read what soon-to-be bat mitzvah Deena, is doing for her mitzvah project!
"As part of my mitzvah project, I have decided to raise money to benefit breast cancer research, in celebration of my aunt Joanie ten-year anniversary as a breast cancer survivor. The Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure is an amazing event where men and women who have struggled with breast cancer, or support breast cancer research, walk 60 miles in three days to help fund important research of the disease. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and will make a difference in the lives of many. Check out www.the3day.org for more information."
Thank you Deena, for sharing your work!
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