Jennifer Newfeld, Director of Congregational Learning

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Roshanim


We have a new class!!!

Roshanim (tadpoles) is a monthly class for children and their parent or grandparent who are between 3-5 years old.  During the class our youngest students will be introduced to Hebrew, Holidays, Bible stories and Jewish values through song, movement, arts and crafts and celebrations.  The class will give them a taste of the wonders and riches our religion offers. Young children love experiencing the joys of the Jewish holidays, hearing the tales of our matriarchs and patriarchs and singing the songs and prayers of our tradition. The early childhood years are a wonderful time to being to, “Teach it to your children” as we are taught in the Shema.  At this age children are sponge-like, ready to soak up Hebrew, Jewish values and holidays all keys in building strong future Jewish identities. 

Let us know if you know a 3-5 year old who would like to join Roshanim.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Chanukah

We celebrated this week in Pardes!

Between Sunday and Tuesday we consumed 22 dozen donuts!



We played dreidel


Invited parents to performances
 


Made yummy menorahs and created cards, with lots of bling thanks to Morah Deb, for our families and seniors living in nursing homes.
 


Light the Menorah


And watched some fun Chanukah videos. Watch them again as a family.

G-dcast Spins Hanukkah



I Light It 



Miracles 



One Day

 


Dreidel



Sesame Street: Hanukkah With Veronica Monica 


Shalom Sesame



And who knew the Maccabeats were so popular in St Louis. As soon as we turned them on, the whole room was cheering and singing along. I guess we all flip our latkes in the air sometimes. I hope your family had a wonderful Chanukah this year!

Candlelight