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Beneath the Pale Moon Light
There is a classic scene in the movie An American Tale where the small mouse, Fievel, is lost from his family. He's all alone at night, staring up into the bright moonlight and singing "Somewh ere out there, beneath the pale moon light, someone's thinking of me, and loving me tonight." The moon not only lights the little mouse's way was he tries to find his family, but it offers a comfortable connection even when someone is far away.
As Jews, we also have a special connection to the moon. Our months and years are tied to the lunar cycle. This week we read parshat Bo, during which the Israelites finally make their way out of the oppression in Egypt and can almost taste freedom for the first time. In a way, this anticipation is like those months leading up to the birth of a child. Parents ponder their hopes and dreams for their new baby. They're already making wishes, listing wants and setting goals. Similarly, you can imagine God at this moment when His people, the Children of Israel, are nearing their birth into a new era, with new needs, desires and freedom. As the "parent," God's dreams include a calendar comprised of guidelines and instructions for daily living that were sure to enable the Israelites to live their lives through structure.
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You can review all of Rabbi Posen's weekly Parshah teachings by going to the Levine Academy website. Go to News & Events and click Publications or Click Here.
Here are this week's Parashah Trivia questions:
Bo:
1. According to the text, how long did the plague of darkness last?
2. Where were the children of Israel commanded to put objects to remember leaving Egypt?
Answers to last week's trivia questions:
Va'era:
1. What did God tell Moshe he would use to bring the Israelites out of Egypt? He would use an outstretched arm.
2. What was unusual about the plague of hail? It had fire in it. |
| North American Jewish Day School Conference |
Over the MLK weekend Mar S and I attended the North American Jewish Day School Conference in Atlanta,
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GA. This conference is the product of the collaboration of the day school associations of the reform, conservative and orthodox movements as well as the association of community schools and other organizations that help make day school education possible. The theme was 21st century innovations in education and we spent our days learning about cutting edge technology in classrooms and how to push day school education to the next level. This conference of over 600 day school educators provided me with the opportunity to learn from educational leaders across America regardless of movement or theology. As a lifelong learner, one of the most exciting components of this conference is the opportunity to learn side by side with the teachers who helped inspire me to become a Jewish educator. The Solomon Schechter Day School Network created a workshop for the network to focus on the many incredible programs and learning opportunities that take place in our schools. We spent 6 hours working together to problem solve, to brainstorm innovations and to discuss the excitement that comes from exploring Jewish texts in our own communities. I return to Dallas with enthusiasm and excitement, with new ideas for teaching and learning and so proud and honored to be able to share my passion and learning with our community.
Rabbi Eve Posen Campus Rabbi |
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| ECC Newsletter and Open House Dates | |
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Jewish Studies |
This Friday night, our middle school students will experience a very personal Shabbat!
 Our 5th and 6th grade students will join for Shabbat services at Shearith Israel's Beit Aryeh and then be hosted for Shabbat dinner
at the home of Rabbi Eve Posen.
Our 7th and 8th grade students will attend Congregation Anshai Torah's Shabbat service and then will be hosted by Mrs. Wende Weinberg
for Shabbat dinner at her home.
Students will have the opportunity to walk "home" from shul and will enjoy the sense of community that Shabbat inspires!
We look forward to a wonderful Shabbat evening together.
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What happens in Geveret Achkenazy's class when everyone reaches their goal of speaking 100 sentences in Hebrew?
A PARTY!!!!
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Mazal Tov everyone!!
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| SCRIP Turn In and Pick Up Schedule | |
Below are the upcoming important dates for SCRIP.
CLICK HERE to go to download the order form.
The Levine Academy ordering code is: 5AB3F39619196.
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From the Special Needs Partnership of Jewish Family Services
Celebrate Special Needs Awareness Month with Us!
I'm "IN". Are You? Inclusive...Included...Intentional...Inspired...Instrumental...Instructive...Intelligent...Inventive...Involved...Invited...
As we approach Special Needs Awareness Month in February, the Special Needs Partnership of Jewish Family Service reflects on the progress we've made in the past year. We also look forward to building on our momentum and collaborating to create opportunities to ensure that everyone in our community has an opportunity to feel included. We thank you for all of your past support and hope you will join us as we once again take an active role in the national Special Needs Awareness Month program, providing a month's worth of awareness programs and educational initiatives for the entire Dallas community.
Please join us at any or all of these FREE events. Please pass on this information to your friends and family and invite them to participate as well!
CLICK HERE for more information!
Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact TKachur@JFSDallas.orgor 972.437.9950 |
| Middle School Track and Field Team | |
Middle School Track and Field Team
Track begins March 7 at Levine and ends with a TAPS meet on April 24 at Prince of Peace. Practices will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM.
Practices will also be conducted 6 times during the season at Parish Episcopal who has kindly agreed to allow Levine Academy student athletes to practice on their track. Mark Stolovitsky and Dr. Wolbe have agreed to fund transportation for these events. Bus transportation will be dependent on the number of Levine student athletes involved.
All Levine Academy coaches will be involved in the training and practices throughout the season with Coach Red and Coach Nate as the head coaches.
Events include:
In addition to the season ending meet, 2 additional dual meets are planned.
A sign up sheet will be available in the gym starting Thursday! Join the team! Join the fun!
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Temple Shalom
Scholar in Residence Rabbi Samuel K. Joseph
January 27-29 Temple Shalom
Join us for a weekend of study! Friday evening D'var Torah: "Chinese Food and Jewish Identity...What is the Connection?" Saturday morning Torah Study: "The Other in Jewish Tradition"
Sunday morning Adult Education: "Four Generations at the Jewish Table at the Same Time...Is this Good for Us?" For more info, contact Debbie Massarano, Director of Lifelong Learning at (972) 661-1362.
Brotherhood Toast n'Roast of Rabbi Kenneth Roseman
Sunday, January 29, 5:30 PM Marriott Quorum, Addison
For invitation or information, contact Mark Fishkind at 214-801-4555 or Ken Glaser at 214-999-4352.
Traditions Gift Shop Sale thru January 31!
25% off regular priced merchandise, 10% off books and CDs
(Does not apply to kosher scrolls or previously marked off merchandise)
Come in soon for best selection!
Temple Shalom Sisterhood CHAI Dinner and Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Friday, February 3, 6:00 PM Oneg, followed by Shabbat Service and Dinner (RSVP by 1/27)
For flyer, see http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/p-273.aspx
Join us for a dinner with CHAI (Community Homes for Adults, Inc.) residents and their families
Lifelong Learning Council Adult Education Learning Series
Ethics In Our Everyday Lives: An in-depth look at the ethics that guide us in our lives
Sunday mornings, 9:30 AM -10:30 AM
February 5, 12, 26, March 4, Temple Shalom Board Room
Guest speakers each week will discuss ethics in business, finances, medicine and more. No reservations required-coffee and bagels provided
Shalom Silver 55+ Essers & Fressers
Join us for a delicious meal and great conversation at our monthly dinner!
6:30 PM Café de France at McCallum & Preston
To insure enough seating, please RSVP to Marcia Gold at Marcia@goldcruiseandtour.com. Congregation Anshai Torah
Saturday, February 4th- 6:30-7:15PM -Congregation Anshai Torah EC PJ Havdallah -Join us for our Make the World a Better Place PJ Havdallah. Wear your PJs, bring an old t-shirt, & learn about the many ways we can make a difference in our world. Contact: Alyse Eisenberg, ecdirector@anshaitorah.org. 972-473-7718.
Friday, February 10th-11th-Congregation Anshai Torah's 2012 Arnie Sweet Scholar in Residence, lovingly presented by Janice Sweet, will present Rabbi Donniel Hartman, author, speaker & President of The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Hartman will be downtown, One Arts Plaza, at 12:15PM. RSVP required. Kabbalat Shabbat services will be followed by a Shabbat Dinner & lecture. Tickets $18/Adult members with a $48 maximum/household. $25/Adult Nonmembers. Children 4-10 $5.50, 3 and under Free. Prepaid reservations required. R.S.V.P. to Debbie Butvin, debbie.butvin@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718. Cost to attend: $18 Adult members, $25 Adult nonmembers, $5.50 Children 4-10, under 3 Free. Shabbat-9:30AM Rabbi Hartman will join us for morning services followed by a kiddush lunch & discussion.
Wednesday, February 14th- Congregation Anshai Torah Plano Area Sr.High School Lunch- Free lunch for Plano area Jewish high school students in 11th & 12th grades. 11:30AM-1:15PM. Both lunches. Contact:Helaine Kramsky, helainekramsky@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Sunday, Feb. 12th- 11-11:45AM- Congregation Anshai Torah Sisterhood & Hazak will be co-hosting a Tu B'shevat Seder in the Haymann Foyer intended for all adults in the congregation. RSVP to Bonnie Rubinstein, bnh@flash.net
Sunday, Feb. 12th - 2PM-3:30PM-Congregation Anshai Torah Mahsah Nahfshi is proud to host Jan Gartenberg & Melissa Young from Odyssey Hospice of Dallas. They will lead a discussion about palliative care & the unique approach to end-of-life care for the Jewish community. Held upstairs in the Youth Lounge. Contact: Sharyn Fein,sharyn.fein@gmail.com.
Saturday, February 18th-11:15AM- Congregation Anshai Torah Mini Minyan- During Saturday mini-minyan families will be led in prayers, songs & stories, along with an art project or edible craft.Then all families are invited to join the congregation for a Kiddush lunch. Contact: Alyse Eisenberg, ecdirector@anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7718.
Congregation Shearith Israel
Let's have a SOUPer New Year!
An ongoing IMPACT project
Share the warmth to those that need it most. Please bring cans of soup to be donated to JFS food pantry. Kosher and non-kosher cans of soup are welcome Sunday thru Friday to the special collection boxes located by the entry ways to CSI Douglas. We will be collecting from Tuesday, January 3 until 'Souper Bowl' Sunday, February 5
Sandwich Drive - Benefitting Austin Street Shelter
February 9 - Drop off at north and south locations
7:30 am-1:00 pm
Sandwich preparation and information on our website at shearith.org.
For more information please contact Alison Weinstein at alisonweinstein@tx.rr.com or 214.364.5835.
Tu B'Shevat Celebrations
Tu B'Shevat Seder and Dinner
Tuesday, February 7 , 7:00-9:00 pm
Congregation Shearith IsraelJoin us for an authentic Tu B'Shevat Seder, conducted the way it is celebrated today in Safed. Step by step, while eating, drinking, blessing, reading stories and singing, we will experience a new way to relate to the world around us. The cost is $16 for members and $19 for guests, if registered by January 31. After January 31, it is by availability only, and the cost will increase by $3. For reservations visit shearith.org or call the Front Desk at 214.361.6606.
Family Center Tu B'Shevat Shabbat
Friday, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm, Beit Aryeh
Celebrate Tu B'Shevat with your CSI family and friends! At 6:00 pm we will join together as a community for a short Shabbat service featuring ITSE the Jewish Dragon and YOU! Following services we will enjoy an environmentally friendly (as possible) dinner. Dinner will feature an art project using recycled materials, games for our older kids and appropriate toddler activities for the little ones. The cost is $12 per adult and $6 for children 3-12. All children under 2 are free. RSVP and payment must be submitted by Friday, February 3.
Cry Baby Matinee
Wednesday, February 1 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Pigeon Family Theater, When is the last time you were able to see a movie without hiring a babysitter? Bring your baby or toddler and do not worry about a little extra noise. As the date gets closer, we will choose a movie to view. Toys and a play mat will be available for the kids. Cost: $5 (includes movie theater style snacks). |
| Head of School's Suggestion Box | |
Levine Academy is your school. So, we want to your great ideas and suggestions. Please send them straight to our Head of School, Mark Stolovitsky, by emailing to suggestions@levineacademy.org.
We look forward to hearing from you! |
| Archived eNewsletters |
To review past Levine Academy eNewsletters, please Click Here! You will find a list of archived eNewsletters for the 2011-2012 school year. |
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