New Email Address for the Education Office

You may have noticed that the Temple Beth Or web site has had a little sprucing up over the past few weeks. Please mark your address books that messages to the education office should now be addressed to education [at] templebethor [dot] com. (Please note that to slow down those pesky spammers who scan web sites for e-mail addresses that we've purposely left out the normal punctuation you'd see in an e-mail address.) Thank you!

Spotlight on Grade 2

Dear Parents,

We continue our travels from Jerusalem to Ein Gedi, a desert oasis with waterfalls located on the Dead Sea's western shore. This city is very wonderful with full lush foliage, exotic birds and wildlife. We talked about Qumran National Park where in the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the caves there in 1947. In our discussions of Ein Gedi, we learned through dramatic play about the hiking trails, the waterfalls, the camp sites and the cave explorations. We even had some animals visiting our classroom during the wildlife part of our lesson!

Pesach is fast approaching. We are learning not only about the details of the Seder but covering a bit more in depth the history of the exodus out of Egypt. The Passover holiday, when families come together for festive meals, can sometimes seem overwhelming for a young child. There are several ways to make the Seder experience more accessible for our children by inviting them to take an active role in the holiday observance. Making centerpieces for the Seder and using dramatic play during the meal are some of the ways we keep a child centered seder. Remember whatever you choose to do, every act can become a meaningful memory and tradition.

Have a wonderful week!

Shalom,

Angela Gruenberg

Bob the Builder Boxes
Capital Campaign Contest K-12

Reminder -- this is the last opportunity to submit Bob the Builder boxes!

Please encourage your students to bring in their Bob the Builder boxes filled with money for the Capital Campaign. All money is due by April 27. Two prizes will be awarded: one for the class with all the filled boxes turned in first; one for the class with the most money collected in the boxes. The winners will enjoy a pizza party in May.

Money will be collected and recorded every Sunday along with the dates collected. Those who have already donated have been recorded and will be counted towards the prizes.

The name of every student who contributes to this contest will be included on a board of Bob the Builder donors :-)

Thank you for your support!

Mari Lou Moore

JCC Maccabi Experience - NEW EXCITING Opportunities FOR TEENS

JCC Maccabi ArtsFest (13-17 years old) is designed to inspire Jewish teens through a dynamic combination of workshop, performance, exhibition, and recognition of excellence, community service, social activities, and fun. Teens develop their individuality through the medium of artistic expression while strengthening their bonds to their Jewish heritage, community and Israel.

Check out our artists-in-residence and the specialties they will bring to Minneapolis, Minnesota (August 18-22, 2008)

JCC Maccabi Games (13-16 years old) are an Olympic style competition for Jewish teens from around the world. In addition to sports, the athletes, experience home hospitality and participate in Jewish Programming such as Hang Time, Days of Caring & Sharing, & making lasting friendships. Location: Akron August 10-15.

Go to www.jcca.org and click on JCC Maccabi Games or Artsfest for additional information.

Contact: Yale Glinter, 937-853-0372 or yglinter@jfgd.net to indicate your interest in either of these Jewish Teen experiences, or stop by the TBO Education office and let us know that you are interested in learning more.

“Do not say, 'When I have leisure, I will study,' because you may never have leisure.”

- Hillel

Please note -- there is no religious school on Sunday, April 20. Religious school resumes on Wednesday April 23 and Sunday, April 27. Happy Passover!

The 2008 International Friendship Affair will be held at Wright State University on April 19 from 1-6 pm in the Apollo Room of Wright State University's Student Union. There will be colorful displays, delicious food, lively performances and fabulous prizes. Admission is FREE! Second grade TBO Religious School team member Ehud will carry the Israeli flag as part of the celebration. This event is presented by the Wright State University Center for International Education and Intercultural Excahnge (ICE). For more information or to buy raffle tickets contact Abraham or Joy at the University Center for International Education at 937-775-5745 or online at http://www.wright.edu/ucie

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