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2012 Religious School Passover

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2012 Interfaith Seder

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2012 Ellis Island Trip

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Purim 2012

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7th Graders Planting Bulbs 11.13.11

View photos from 7th grade planting in Finkelstein Mitzvah Garden, Nov. 13.

Sukkot 2011 and more!

View photos of our Sukkah Decorating and Hop, JYP Sangria in the Sukkah, Religious School Mock Brit Milah, and the Opening of Bingo.

Rabbi’s Corner

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Shabbat Shalom and a meaningful Memorial Day weekend. Following the devastating tornados of this past week, our federation has set up an Oklahoma relief fund. See our photo album from last week’s K’tanim and Hebrew School moving up ceremonies. Please send me additional photos and video to include in that album. Also see prior albums for the 7th grade class wedding, Temple Rock Cafe

Shabbat-O-Gram for May 18, 2013 ◄

Shabbat-O-Gram Our 7th Graders just before their "Aliyah" service on Tuesday evening Shabbat Shalom With Shavuot behind us, this week we are blessed with not one but two ufrufs at services on Shabbat morning, celebrating the upcoming weddings of Matt Miller and Jamie Morvitz, and Alexis Kraus and Marc Steinberg. I can't recall having two ufrufs at the same service here before. We

Why Do Jews Stay Up All Night and Study on Shavuot? ◄

WHY DO MANY JEWS STAY UP ALL NIGHT STUDYING TORAH ON SHAVUOT? http://www.schechter.edu/Responsa.aspx Volume 7, Issue No. 7, May 2013 Rabbi Prof. David Golinkin Question: It is customary to study Torah all night at a Tikkun Leil Shavuot. What are the sources and the customs related to this practice? Responsum: I) Some of the Primary Sources There are a vast number of primary sources

Why Do We Eat Dairy on Shavuot? ◄

Why is it customary to eat dairy products on Shavuot? Let me count the ways... WHY DO WE EAT DAIRY ON SHAVUOT? Many reasons are offered for the custom of eating dairy on Shavuot: The Ten Commandments encompass all 613 commandments. Thus, when the Jews returned to their tents after the giving of the Torah, they were bound for the first time by the Torah's dietary laws.

Shabbat-O-Gram for May 10: Moms, Movements, Moons, Mountains and Matriculation ◄

Shabbat-O-Gram Mazal tov to our Sisterhood as tomorrow is our long-awaited, snow-delayed annual Sisterhood Shabbat. A special mazal tov to Maureen Leffand, well-deserving recipient of this year's Rose Rosner Memorial Award for her stellar volunteer work. We also wish mazal tov to our 7th grade class, who will be "moving up" at their Aliyah service this Tuesday night, the first night

TBE Bar/Bat Mitzvah Commentary: Zachary Feinstein on Emor ◄

My portion of Emor talks a lot about leadership qualities – especially those that were held by the priests – the Cohanim. The list here focuses on appearance but most of Jewish tradition places the focus on other qualities too. That broader list would include not losing your cool, keeping calm and taking responsibility. For me, two qualities of leadership are by far the most important:

TBE Bar/Bat Mitzvah Commentary: Lewis Baer on Behar - Behukotai ◄

Shabbat Shalom! Today we read two portions of the Torah, which bring to an end the book of Leviticus. The first one, Behar, contains a number of commandments. The second one, Bechukotai, talks about the consequences for Israel if they follow those commandments, or if they don’t. What’s interesting to me is that many of the commandments described in Behar are in the singular.

Being a Mensch / The State of the Rabbininate ◄

Being a Mensch, Becoming Human, Staying Alive Last night about 25 men gathered for our inaugural men's discussion session. The conversation was free-flowing and liberating. It was truly intergenerational, allowing a real dialogue to take place about crucial topics, all revolving around what it means to be a mensch in this day and age. I can't tell you much more, because what happens at

Shabbat-O-Gram for May 3 ◄

First, some odds and ends: See Early Childhood Coordinator Ronnie Brockman's blog on how counting the Omer - and counting in general - can be fun and exciting for kids. BTW, I'm happy to report that Shorashim enrollment is nearing capacity for the fall - so sign up while you can! And see our new album of photos and videos from last week's Seventh Grade mock wedding ceremony. Adorable is

High Holiday Sermons 5767: Time to Act ◄

Day 1 | Day 2 | Kol Nidre | Yom Kippur Rosh Hashanah Day One "Time to Act" Rabbi Joshua Hammerman It’s been a rough summer, rough all over the world. So rough in fact, that one night when Mara and I wanted some escapist pleasure for a few hours we decided to see the Al Gore documentary on global warming. Even before the missiles started falling all over northern Israel, this was one

Early Childhood Blog by Ronnie Brockman

PLAY
Let’s consider the play experiences we provide for our infants and toddlers…We all want to provide our youngest preschool children with experiences that foster healthy play and development. Quality play is vital for our children’s growth and there are many ways that we can help support it in a preschool environment and at home. But first...Why is quality play so important? Quality play promotes language and healthy brain development and the mechanism for future reading and writing success in school.And how about creativity? It’s all about the process in creative play and not

LET'S TAKE A WALK
What is the simplest and most perfect of outings for children (and adults) of all ages? WALKING! You need only to tailor the distance and the difficulty to the age and abilities of your children. There is almost always something interesting to see and to point out to your children. Squirrels, birds, trucks, plants, trees, puddles, snow drifts, animal tracks, friends and acquaintances are all there to be observed. And, the best thing about walking is the conversation that can take place during the walk. Could it be that the adults might be more apt to listen when they’re just a

AAAAAAAAAAAH…GRANDPARENTS
I totally ignore a little-known holiday every year. In fact, I can hardly remember ever acknowledging Grandparent’s Day. It comes in September, somewhere in between Labor day and Rosh Hashanah, and there’s a whole section of paper cards and e-cards designated for the occasion. Where have I been all these years?Most recently, I was shopping around for a gift to buy for a friend that was becoming a grandma for the first time. You must take a look at this fabulous book I found: Our Grandparents: A Global Album, by Maya Ajmera, Sheila Kinkade, and Cynthia Pon. It’s absolutely fabulous for

TOY SAFETY FOR OUR YOUNGEST CHILDREN
When selecting toys, it is critical to consider the numerous safety issues specific to different developmental stages. Choking and falling are two concerns for infants and toddlers. Children love to move, and young children learning to control their bodies often fall or bump into things. Toys should not have sharp edges or projections.Infants and toddlers often explore their world by putting things in their mouths.Small buttons or pieces that come off easily are choking hazards and should be avoided. Watch out for chipping paint, and select toys that are not toxic. Be on the lookout for

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