May 22 - Last Day of Religious School!

What a wonderful time everyone had celebrating our last day of Religious School! We had class parties, music, fun and lots of goodbyes. Everyone had a chance to sing and celebrate at our last Family Tefilah of the year. Our third graders received their new Siddurim in order to continue their commitment to their religious education. It was a great way to end a great year!

All of us at Shir Ami Religious School
wish our families and friends a
fantastic, safe and healthy summer!

Sunday, May 15 Highlights!

In Hebrew today, the sixth graders focused on the concept of Peace. The students discussed the idea that even within the Jewish tradition, peace is not a static image, and that we all have different ideas of what peace means. In Judaic Studies, everyone took a final quiz to gauge how much they have learned this semester. The students also enjoyed discussing what they can look forward to in the seventh grade as they prepare for the upcoming Bar and Bat Mitzvah season!
Our fifth graders finished their CD of all the Hebrew prayers. Everyone

Teacher Appreciation Week!

We love our teachers! This week, our Religious School teachers at Temple Judea were treated to a wonderful dinner hosted by our very own Education Committee. Thank you to everyone on the committee for making the dinner beautiful and festive! Appreciation for our teachers and staff will continue this evening in the Sanctuary and Grossman Room as we honor the faculty and enjoy a delicious Oneg afterwards. A huge thank you to all of our dedicated, hard-working, awesome teachers!

Wednesday Highlights - May 11, 2011

Fourth graders celebrated Israel as they danced some new Israeli dances and sang Israeli songs this evening. They also tested each other on their Shabbat blessings and studied the ten commandments of Shavuot.
Fifth grade discussed the funeral process as part of their lifecycle curriculum. Everyone made their own copies of Jewish mourning manuals, and wrote eulogies for deceased family members, friends and well-known celebrities. Overall the students learned the importance of the step by step process of what happens when someone passes away.
Our sixth graders reviewed information for the quiz this coming Sunday in Judaic Studies. In Hebrew, the students focused on the word kadosh (holy) in their prayers as they discussed the importance of this concept and explored its meaning.
Seventh grade continued with their cohorts in the first hour. In second hour, they joined the sixth grade for a Kitah Kef that demonstrated their knowledge about Israel!

Highlights - Wed. 5/5/2011

We had a busy day getting ready for Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Israeli Independence Day! In 4th grade Mrs. Bulbin led Israeli dances and the singing of HaTikvah. The 4th and 5th graders also participated in an Israeli-themed Kitah Kef. They had to advertise different areas of Israel. The 6th grade is preparing for an end-of-the-year quiz in Judaic Studies and explored the meaning of community in Hebrew. Our 7th graders worked to synthesize their learning for the year, combining direct service, advocacy, and community organizing. Our Kabbalat Torah students had a rehearsal of their service - please join us this Friday, May 6th at 6pm to recognize our Kabbalat Torah students and celebrate Israel's birthday!

Highlights from Sunday, May 1!

Kindergarteners began today by discussing the birthday of Israel - Yom Ha'Atzmaut. To celebrate, everyone made Israeli flags and talked about how special Israel is to the Jewish people.
In first grade, the class focused on the Shehecheyanu blessing - a