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THIS WEEK

 

 

  

Heder Calender for Fall 2007-2008

 

(Unless otherwise indicated, heder class is 4:30-6pm)

 

Thursday, Aug. 23rd: First Class and Registration

Send registration materials with your child if you did not register by snail or e-mail.

 

Friday, August 24th: Family Shabbat and Open House, 6:30 pm

All students and parents are encouraged to attend this Friday night event. Meet and Greet the Rabbi, teachers and other families at the synagogue. We will gather for a potluck dinner, short service, and a story with Rabbi Brin. 

 

Thursday Aug. 30th: Class

Thursday Sept. 6th: Class

 

Wednesday, September 12th: Erev Rosh Hashanah Services, 7:30 pm

These evening Rosh Hashana services are open to the entire community but make sure you get your tickets in advance because it gets crowded and your children are “performing” for the congregation. 

 

Thursday, September 13th: Rosh Hashanah Children’s Services, 9-9:45am

Join the Rabbi and guest story-teller for this child-focused holiday service.

 

Thursday, September 13th: Rosh Hashanah Torah Service, 10 am-1pm

Older elementary students (4th grade and up) are strongly encouraged to attend this holiday Torah service. Child care is available for younger siblings.

 

Saturday, September 22nd: Yom Kippur Children’s Service

The Rabbi leads this service for children and their families on this special day.

 

Saturday, September 22nd: Yom Kippur Torah Service, 10am-1pm

Older elementary students (4th grade and up) are strongly encouraged to attend this holiday Torah service. Child care is available for younger siblings.

 

Thursday September 27th: Class: Decorate Sukkah

 

Saturday, Sept.  29th: 6- 8:30 pm

Pajama & Havdalah in the Sukkah

Wear your pajamas, bring your sleeping bags and your singing voices, and come join us outside in the Sukkah for a night-time Kumsitz (Sing along), snacks, stories and Havdalah (closing of Shabbat ritual).

 

Thursday October 4th:  Simchat Torah Services 6:30 pm

CLASS DOES NOT MEET AT ITS REGULAR TIME. Instead, families are invited to come together to dance with the Torah at the community Simchat Torah celebration.

 

Thursday October 11th: Class

Thursday October 18th: Class

Thursday October 25th: Class

Thursday November 1st: Class

Thursday, Nov. 8th: Class

 

Saturday, Nov. 10th: Morning Torah Service for Children

This service is led by the Bar/Bat Mitzvah class. It is an outstanding opportunity for elementary students to participate in a Torah service and observe the older students of the bar/bat mitzvah class practicing for their own bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies! Students and family members are strongly encouraged to attend.

 

Thursday, Nov. 15th: Class

Thursday, Nov. 29th: Class

 

Saturday, Dec. 1st: 6 pm Channukah Freylecke

As always, heder students will perform at the Community Channukah Freylecke.  More details to follow.

 

Thursday, December 6th: Class: Channukah

 

Thursday, Dec. 13th: Class Channukah party

Let’s have some jelly donuts as we say “Goodbye” til after winter break and “hello” to Channukah fun!