December 23, 201127 Kislev, 5772
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MJCDS Maggid/Teller

 

the weekly newsletter of

 Madison Jewish  Community Day School

 
Shalom! 

Hanukkah is a special time at MJCDS. Each December, our students go out into the Madison community to visit with and perform for local seniors. 

 

On Monday, students visited Oakwood and Wynwood senior communities, where they sang and visited with residents.  Later in the week, students created gifts for their families, explored the Madison Children's Museum and had their final swim lessons of the year.

 

We're looking forward to kicking off winter break together this weekend, as families gather for a Havdalah and Hanukkah party.  Have a wonderful break and a Happy New Year!

 

Shabbat Shalom & Happy Hanukkah!
In This Issue
Announcements
Honoring Elders
Upcoming Events
Announcements
Havdalah & Hanukkah Party this Saturday Night 

MJCDS families will gather this Saturday night, Dec. 24 at 5:45 pm at the Rudins' home for havdalah and a Hanukkah celebration. Todah Rabbah to the Rudin family for the idea and the hospitality!  

 

Community Announcements

Havdalah Disco Party

Sat. Jan. 21, 6-8 pm Goodman Community Center, 148 Waubesa

Come for Havdalah, stay for the dance party! All ages welcome. Email dina@jewishmadison.org with questions or to RSVP.
V'Hadarta Pnei Zaken:  Honoring our Elders
The Torah teaches us, V'hadarta pnei zaken, Show kindness to your elders (Vayikra/Leviticus 19:32).  
 
On Monday, students practiced this mitzvah and served their community by visiting Oakwood and Wynwood senior residences.  Students prepared for the visits by creating homemade holiday gifts, writing letters, and practicing Hanukkah songs.   
 
At the residences, students performed and then visited with audience members, distributing the gifts they had made, reading stories, and chatting together. Watching our students visiting with these new friends was inspiring.
 
We could not have been prouder!
 
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New friendsDebbie

 
Upcoming Events

Fri. Dec 23:    K-2 Shabbat, 8:10 am;  Swimming

 

Sat. Dec. 24:   Havdalah & Hanukkah Party 

 

Dec. 26-Jan.8:  Winter Break

Sun. Jan. 8:   Board Meeting, 8 pm

Mon. Jan. 9:   School Resumes
Let's stay in touch!  Keep the lines of communication flowing with your child's teachers by calling school at 608-204-9900 or by emailing them at:

Jodi Harris  jodi@madisonjewishdayschool.com

Geri Goldman geri@madisonjewishdayschool.com

Meisha Leibson meisha@madisonjewishdayschool.com

Rabbi Ben-Gideon rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com
 
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