The Hebrew School teachers put on a spectacular Chanukah play and now
we all know the story of how the Greeks tried to prevent the Jews
from serving G-d.
The Jews played with dreidels to distract the soldiers from catching them learning Torah.
The small Jewish army of Maccabees overcame the huge Greek army, and when they returned to the
Bait Hamikdash, there was only enough pure oil for one night.
A miracle happened and the oil lasted for eight entire days, until new,
pure oil was made.
We sang Chanukah songs together and are looking
forward to Chanukah wonderland coming up!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
NOVEMBER 15th
Grade 2
The Jews were commanded to bring a sheep into their homes. With its
blood, they painted their doorposts, for Hashem to pass over their
homes.
Morah Mushka & Morah Leba
Grade 3
Honoring our parents is a big mitzva! not waking up our parents, being
helpful and serving them food and drink are all ways to fulfill this
great mitzva. we made delicious cookies for our parents to show them
how much we appreciate them
Morah Mussie
Grade 5
Yehoshua continued the train of tradition, leading the Jewish people
into the Holy Land of Israel. Remember what we learned from broken
telephone - the chain must remain in tact.
Question: Who did Yehoshua marry?
Morah Moussie
Grade 6
Our twins turned 3!!
It's time for their formal Jewish Education to begin!
Our little boys celebrated their upsherin (haircutting ceremony) and are now wearing their jewish uniforms of a Kippa and Tzizit.
Our little girls are begining to help the rest of the Jewish nation and bring more light into the world.
They will now light Shabbat candles every friday night!
Q:Why do boys have a haircutting ceremony at age 3?
Morah Devora
Grade 7
Remember the story of the man who thought he was witnessing a murder
of a man lying helplessly, strapped to a table? What was the big
picture? The men surrounding him with sharp blades weren't trying to
kill him - quite the opposite! They were performing a life-saving
surgery on the ill man!
Hashgacha Pratis/Divine Providence is like us, humans, looking through
a small window and only seeing a tiny bit of the big picture - that,
only G-d can see. We need to remember that there is a bigger picture
than what we see, and we need to have faith that it is all good.
Question of the week: What was the significance of the inside-out sock?
-Morah Yonit
The Jews were commanded to bring a sheep into their homes. With its
blood, they painted their doorposts, for Hashem to pass over their
homes.
Morah Mushka & Morah Leba
Grade 3
Honoring our parents is a big mitzva! not waking up our parents, being
helpful and serving them food and drink are all ways to fulfill this
great mitzva. we made delicious cookies for our parents to show them
how much we appreciate them
Morah Mussie
Grade 5
Yehoshua continued the train of tradition, leading the Jewish people
into the Holy Land of Israel. Remember what we learned from broken
telephone - the chain must remain in tact.
Question: Who did Yehoshua marry?
Morah Moussie
Grade 6
Our twins turned 3!!
It's time for their formal Jewish Education to begin!
Our little boys celebrated their upsherin (haircutting ceremony) and are now wearing their jewish uniforms of a Kippa and Tzizit.
Our little girls are begining to help the rest of the Jewish nation and bring more light into the world.
They will now light Shabbat candles every friday night!
Q:Why do boys have a haircutting ceremony at age 3?
Morah Devora
Grade 7
Remember the story of the man who thought he was witnessing a murder
of a man lying helplessly, strapped to a table? What was the big
picture? The men surrounding him with sharp blades weren't trying to
kill him - quite the opposite! They were performing a life-saving
surgery on the ill man!
Hashgacha Pratis/Divine Providence is like us, humans, looking through
a small window and only seeing a tiny bit of the big picture - that,
only G-d can see. We need to remember that there is a bigger picture
than what we see, and we need to have faith that it is all good.
Question of the week: What was the significance of the inside-out sock?
-Morah Yonit
Monday, November 9, 2009
November 8th
"Let my people go" Pharoah refused to let the Jewish people go, even after such terrible plagues.
Q: What was the tenth plague?
THIRD GRADE:
Just like firefighters, soldiers and policemen need their uniforms to help them to their job, we have the Jewish uniform to help us do mitzvot. let's wear our Jewish uniforms proudly!!
Q: What part of the Jewish uniform helps us remember that Hashem is above us, and always watching us?
Just like firefighters, soldiers and policemen need their uniforms to help them to their job, we have the Jewish uniform to help us do mitzvot. let's wear our Jewish uniforms proudly!!
Q: What part of the Jewish uniform helps us remember that Hashem is above us, and always watching us?
FOURTH GRADE:
We learnt a very important mitzvah called Derech Eretz- being respectful. We must respect our elders and even our own friends and property.
FIFTH GRADE:
Moshe, the greatest superhero of all time. Despite his lisp, he successfully redeemed the Jewish people. His compassion and humility are key traits to being a successful leader. Keep that in mind the next time you need to stand up for your beliefs.
Q: If Adam was the first man, and Abraham the first jew...then what does that make Moshe?
SIXTH GRADE:
It was boy's week this week! We celebrated the brit-circumcision of our baby boy and then discussed the Pidyon Haben- redemption of the firstborn son that takes place 30 days after the baby is born. Ofcourse every Jewish celebration includes food and so did ours.
Q: Who is considered a firstborn son?
SEVENTH GRADE:
Seventh graders all know the blessing to make on foods they eat. We had a delicious Bracha relay race and games show. Now we are all Brachos pro's.
Q:What blessing do we make on bananas?
Thursday, November 5, 2009
CHANUKAH TOY DRIVE
WE WOULD LOVE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR
3rd Annual
TOY DRIVE
to collect, wrap and distribute gifts to children in Westchester hospitals!
3rd Annual
TOY DRIVE
to collect, wrap and distribute gifts to children in Westchester hospitals!
Toys can be brought to Chabad until December 6th!
Monday, November 2, 2009
ANNUAL "KNOW IT ALL" BEE!
OUR SECOND ANNUAL
JEWISH "KNOW IT ALL" BEE
JEWISH "KNOW IT ALL" BEE
IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!
NOVEMBER 22nd- CLASS FINALS
DECEMBER 6th- SCHOOL BEE
ALL INFORMATION TO BE LEARNT IS FOUND IN THE BOOKLET HANDED OUT ON SUNDAY!!
**GRAND PRIZES FOR EVERY STUDENT THAT PARTICIPATES!!**
SUNDAY NOV 1st
K and FIRST GRADE:
DAY #7 -We had so much fun dressing up at our hands on Shabbat party!
Q: What is the special Shabbat bread called?
SECOND GRADE:
We saw how branches turn into ashes quickly when lit with fire. The burning bush that Moshe saw did not burn- which is how he knew that Hashem was speaking to him.
Q: What were three signs that Hashem showed Moshe by the burning bush?
THIRD GRADE:
Charity/Tzedakah is not only about giving money to the poor, but also about helping someone in any way they may need. We learned all about the Mitzvah of Tzedaka and made our very own Tzedaka boxes to keep in our bedrooms.
Q: Besides from giving money to the poor, what is another example of the mitzvah of Tzedaka/charity?
FOURTH GRADE:
We learned how humans unlike animals have their brain above their heart and can think before they act.
Q: Why do we have the responsibilty of taking care of our environment as opposed to animals?
FIFTH GRADE:
Mazal Tov! This week we celebrated the marriage between special superheroes; Yaakov to Rochel and Leah. We even enjoyed a wedding feast-cake included!
Q: I am the grandson of the first Jew, a twin and married to 2 sisters. who am I?
SIXTH GRADE:
Our twins our growing nicely thank G-D! This week we learnt about the procedure of naming a Jewish girl. Rabbi Benjy led the service as we stood around the Bimah and each gave a Jewish name to our little girl. We discussed the importance of a Jewish name and how it is an essential connection with Hashem.
Q: Which days of the week can a baby girl be named by the Torah?
SEVENTH GRADE:
The Seventh grade KOSHER COOKING SHOW was lots of fun- while we baked chocolate chip cookies we checked all the eggs to ensure that they were Kosher. While blending milkshakes we determined what foods can be eaten with dairy meals and while baking mini Pizza's we learned which toppings are Kosher. Who knew Koshe could be so much fun??
Q: What are we checking raw eggs for to make sure that they are Kosher?
DAY #7 -We had so much fun dressing up at our hands on Shabbat party!
Q: What is the special Shabbat bread called?
SECOND GRADE:
We saw how branches turn into ashes quickly when lit with fire. The burning bush that Moshe saw did not burn- which is how he knew that Hashem was speaking to him.
Q: What were three signs that Hashem showed Moshe by the burning bush?
THIRD GRADE:
Charity/Tzedakah is not only about giving money to the poor, but also about helping someone in any way they may need. We learned all about the Mitzvah of Tzedaka and made our very own Tzedaka boxes to keep in our bedrooms.
Q: Besides from giving money to the poor, what is another example of the mitzvah of Tzedaka/charity?
FOURTH GRADE:
We learned how humans unlike animals have their brain above their heart and can think before they act.
Q: Why do we have the responsibilty of taking care of our environment as opposed to animals?
FIFTH GRADE:
Mazal Tov! This week we celebrated the marriage between special superheroes; Yaakov to Rochel and Leah. We even enjoyed a wedding feast-cake included!
Q: I am the grandson of the first Jew, a twin and married to 2 sisters. who am I?
SIXTH GRADE:
Our twins our growing nicely thank G-D! This week we learnt about the procedure of naming a Jewish girl. Rabbi Benjy led the service as we stood around the Bimah and each gave a Jewish name to our little girl. We discussed the importance of a Jewish name and how it is an essential connection with Hashem.
Q: Which days of the week can a baby girl be named by the Torah?
SEVENTH GRADE:
The Seventh grade KOSHER COOKING SHOW was lots of fun- while we baked chocolate chip cookies we checked all the eggs to ensure that they were Kosher. While blending milkshakes we determined what foods can be eaten with dairy meals and while baking mini Pizza's we learned which toppings are Kosher. Who knew Koshe could be so much fun??
Q: What are we checking raw eggs for to make sure that they are Kosher?
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