Toldot

Shalom Parents!

Great class today! We learned all about parsha Toldot and the wonderful story of how Esau foolishly gave up his birthright for a pot of Jacob's lentil stew. I showed the student works of classical art which portray the scene, and we had a great time watching students acting out in the humorous parsha play.

One of the main points to come out of today is that how we Jews have been born into a precious birthright and it is important that we not squander or reject the gift.

Please continue to make sure that your kids show up by 9 AM sharp. I teach from bell to bell, and it's tough on kids when they walk in 10 - 15 minutes late.

Mrs. Gold November News

Dear Parents & Students,

We are busy learning the laws of "Kashrut". Please ask your son/daughter to tell you what we have learned. The students seem very enthusiastic on the subject.
Tefila (prayers)- We have just start to study "Lecha Adoni Hagedula" p. 141 in the Sidur. I tested most students on the " Or Chadash" and "Ahava Rabba".

I gave the students a booklet with all the prayers for this year. This booklet they can take home to practice.

I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving

Mrs. Gold

A Visitor From Israel Comes To Class

What a learning experience we had last Sunday! Your child now has a concrete reason for bringing tzedakah to class.

Shira Skolnick, a liaison from the Jaffa Institute near Tel Aviv, has visited our Hey (5th grade) class for a number of years, and she shared with us a huge problem facing large numbers of Israeli kids - generational poverty. The dimes, quarters, and dollar bills that we save over the course of the school year go to this worthy institution that educates and feeds some of Israel's poorest children.

Please check out the site: http://www.jaffainstitute.org/

I have no doubt that this project will set our children up to do a lifetime of mitzvot through tzedakah.