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JCRC & IHE visit the Learning Community Hall of Fame record breaker Page 3
The Untested Cookbook Page 7
Texas A&M’s Sam Salz cherishes the opportunity to inspire fellow Orthodox Jews Page 12
PAM MONSKY JCRC Assistant Director ewish Community Relations Council and Institute for Holocaust Education staff were invited to the Learning Community of South Omaha for a presentation on Judaism, the Holocaust and our culture to English as a second language adult learners. The Learning Community works with children and families to challenge the opportunity gap through early childhood education, family engagement and future teacher preparation. Valued partners come from public education,
Kindergarten Consecration
higher education, non-profit organizations and the philanthropic community. Our investments look to the future, focused on creating stronger communities and a better future for everyone. ESL students have been reading the Diary of Anne Frank in graphic novel form and had numerous questions about the Omaha Jewish community and Judaism in general. The instructor, Lori Splett, invited Pam Monsky, JCRC Assistant Director and Morgan Groninger, JCRC/IHE Program and Communications Manager to make a presentation to the See Learning Community visit page 2
Hanukkah Extravaganza
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STEFANIE BAGUIAN Temple Israel Director of Communications Temple Israel celebrated the Consecration of their Kindergarten class on Nov. 15, 2024. Consecration marks the beginning of formal Jewish education, and for many families also marks the first of many Jewish milestone moments that they will celebrate See Consecration page 3
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HEIDI HEILBRUN PJ Library Coordinator The annual Hanukkah Extravaganza returns this year on Sunday, Dec. 29, the fourth day of Hanukkah. This family celebration, which will take over the halls of the
Staenberg Omaha JCC from 2-4 p.m., promises to be an unforgettable experience. This year’s celebration honors Israel’s rich heritage, featuring a Sufganiyot Bakery where families can See Hanukkah Extravaganza page 3