Beth-El Religious School Happenings
By Ramona L. Brand Director of Youth Learning Religious School Opening Day Sunday, Sept. 13 Opening Day Car-nival filled with Smiles On Sunday, Sept. 13, we warmly welcomed our students to the start of the school year with a fun-filled Car-nival. “Welcome Back TBE Students” proclaimed the large colorful sign that greeted families as they came up the driveway to the school building! Kids popped out of cars, had their pictures taken, and then back in again as families proceeded from station-to-station through the school parking lot. After receiving bags filled with school supplies and Rosh Hashana goodies, students played games, won candy, made a New Year’s video, heard the Shofar and received lots happy “air hugs” from all the teachers! What a joyful way to begin our school year. October School Calendar: Sundays, Oct. 18 and 25 Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Confirmation class meets: Oct. 18 and 25 Sukkot and Simchat Torah Family Programs Recommended for families with children from small infants to Grade 3 Sukkot: Sunday, Oct. 4. 9 - 10:15 a.m. Sukkot Family Program: Sukkah of Peace – celebrate the bounty of Sukkot with stories, songs, and activities and make-along Sukkah decorations. Special guest Sandy Ryder of Wild Swan Theater brings Jewish stories to life through drama. Simchat Torah: Sunday, Oct. 11, 9:30 - 10 a.m. (precedes the Temple’s Simchat Torah service) Come dressed as a Torah, make an edible Torah, or bring your own soft Torah and join us for a celebration including stories, songs and dancing. A special Tot-Kafah will take place! Temple Beth-El membership is not required to attend our Family services and programs. For zoom link information, email r.brand@bethelrichmond.org
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Synagogue Happenings
As these pictures show, there was lots of “Car-nival fun” at Beth-El on Sept. 13. Beth-El
Tot Shabbat Returns Saturday Nov. 7 Open to the entire community. For families with children from small infants to age 5. Families can enjoy a Shabbat service geared for young children and filled with music, stories, movement and more. A musical, meaningful service designed for wiggles. Theme: Being Thankful Time: 9-10 a.m. Location: Wherever you are! For Zoom Link and Password information, email r.brand@bethelrichmond.org 2020-2021 Dates: Nov. 7 / Dec. 5 / Jan. 2/ Feb. 6/ Mar. 6/ April 10/ May 1 Registration for the 2020-2021 Religious School year is still open! For Grade Pre-K through 10: Our innovative and child-centered approach to Jewish learning provides a dynamic environment where Jewish education is joyous, fun, inspiring and spiritual. Skill level Hebrew enables students to learn at an independent pace and move comfortably toward mastery. Our creative program incorporates electives, hands-on learning, and interactive education. Classes are currently virtual with once a month in-person, outdoor grade level classes being held. We are adhering to strict COVID-19 health and safety standards. General school schedule: Grades: Pre-K – 2 / Sundays 9 am- noon; Grades: 3-7/ Sundays 9 a. m. - noon and Wednesdays 4:15 p.m. – 6:14 p.m. Interested in learning more about our school? Contact r.brand@bethelrichmond.org • Temple Membership is not required for families with students in grades Pre-K through 2nd grade and 8th-10th. • For online registration, visit: https://www.bethelrichmond.org/school
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