Rabbi Morton J. Cohn
Torah/Hebrew School
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Dear Parents,
As you all know, Cathy Kamin had surgery on January 9th, and she is progressing very well. She is home now and feeling much, much better. Everyone's emails, cards, flowers and plants have all been very much appreciated.
Cathy will need some time to recover before returning to work. The Torah and Hebrew Schools will continue as they have with parent volunteers, teachers, staff members and senior staff members stepping in to perform Cathy's duties as best we can.
Specifically, Star & Michael Laddon will work in the Torah School office on Sundays with Rabbi Laura Harari coming in approximately once a month to work with our Torah /Hebrew School teachers, as needed. If there are any concerns or problems with regard to our schools, please contact Susanne Geshekter (susanne@templeemanuelsd.org), and we will attempt to resolve areas of concern in Cathy's absence.
If anyone is interested in volunteering their time to the Torah School on Sundays or the Hebrew School on Mondays or Wednesdays, please contact Star Laddon (star@templeemanuelsd.org) or Susanne Geshekter (susanne@templeemanuelsd.org).
We will continue to update you as to Cathy's progress. Cathy is not accepting visitors, but if you would like to send cards, letters or get well messages, please do so through the Temple office and we will give them to her.
Your well-wishes and concerns are greatly appreciated.
Rabbi Lawson, Temple Emanu-El Board of Directors
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 Current Events February 2011
February 6:
Preschool Sunday Morning, Rm C 9:30am
Chaverim Event: Children's Museum 12noon OFFSITE
Breakfast with the Rabbi, Grade 2 10:30am
Breakfast with the Rabbi, Grade 1 11am
February 11:
Family Shabbat, Grade 3 7pm
February 13:
TSHS Committee Meeting, Conference Room 9:45am
Family Education, Grade 4 Library 10:30am
February 14:
No Hebrew School, Lincoln's Day
February 20:
No Torah School President's Day
EASY Event, Cosmic Bowling and dinner/ice cream 5-10pm
February 21:
No Hebrew School, Presidents' Day Holiday
February 26:
Dinner and Auction Fundraiser Price Family Preschool 6pm SANETY Event, Where's Andrew Hunt Contest
February 27:
Breakfast with the Rabbi, Kindergarten 11am
Breakfast with the Rabbi, 7th Grade 10am
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Workshop #4 12:30-2pm Social Hall
OYE Event, Lunch and Bowling 12noon
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March 4-6:
SANETY Event, NFTY SJK
March 6:
Preschool Sunday Morning, Purim Rm C 9:30am
BBM Workshop #5 12:30 Social Hall
Scholar-in-Residence
March 11:
Family Shabbat, 7pm-Grade 2
March 12:
Movie Night and Havdalah, tentative
SANETY Event, Details to follow
March 13:
Daylight Savings Begins
Family Education, Grade 2 10:30am Social Hall
March 20:
Purim Shpiel and Carnival, 10am
All Youth Groups Purim Carnival
March 26:
OYE/EASY Combo Event, Details to follow
March 27:
Family Education, 6th Grade 10:30am Social Hall
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A Message From Your Teacher
These messages change from Month to Month. Click on your teacher to go to their section!
Alef, Betty Erez Bet, Judy Goren Gimel, Freida Grossman Dalet, Shelley Sloan P & B, Elana Hamovitch
PSSM, Rachael Davila
Hi Parents! Our class enjoyed our "Shabbat Box" story so much, we're going to make our own during our February class. So bring a shoe box and decorations to class. See you soon!
K/1, Lori Bunshaft
The Kindergartners have been a busy bunch. Although there were only two Torah School Sessions in January we managed to cover a lot of learning. We talked a lot about family celebrations and learned about welcoming in a peaceful 2011 with hand print and rainbow peace doves. Our class participated in the school wide celebration of Tu B'Shevat. Each child interacted in learning centers where we danced, learned holiday traditions and of course ate fruits traditional of the holiday. We even mixed juices to symbolize the holiday and changing seasons. We are rapidly learning the Hebrew Alphabet with Miss Jessica. February will be a month of learning about jobs in the Synagogue and what a Rabbi does in preparation for our Breakfast with the Rabbi taking place on February 27th. In February we will continue working on our enrichment project of making clay fired Kiddush cups. Torah School Kindergarten is a happy place to be!!!!
1st, Jessica Daniels
2nd, Shelley Sloan 3rd, Lindsay Spector Hi Parents,
I know we have had many days off. I miss seeing your lovely children. We will be having more fun and exciting activities coming up. We are continuing to learn about the Torah stories through Exodus, about G-d, and different holidays.
REMINDER: 3rd Grade Family Shabbat is on Friday February 11th at 7pm. Please have students there by 6:30 to go over parts.
Don't forget you can always contact me with questions or concerns!
Take Care,
Lindsay
4th, Leslie Friedman The Rabbi came to our class for breakfast. Everyone participated in learning more about Judaism from questions the students asked.
Rabbi and I both had stories to tell about our own experiences with the importance of Martin Luther King Day. Our focus for the next two sessions will be to make our Hebrew name posters. 5th, Barbara Birenbaum
6th, Michael Bailund
7th, Danny Bailund Dancing with Dalya
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Contact Us
Torah/Hebrew School Office:
(619) 286-3096
Temple Office: (619) 286-2555
Email Cathy Kamin, Director of Education
Email Star Laddon, Director's Assistant |
2010-2011 Schedule |
Torah/Hebrew School Committee
Join us for our next meeting:
February 13th
9:45am Conference Room
Please attend and sign up to help however you can. Our programs depend on your support.
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Chaverim Youth 
For kids K-2nd Grade. They meet several times a year for fun activities.
Mark your calendar for:New Children's Musuem
Sunday, February 6th
12noon- 4pm
Group Members $8, Non-members/Siblings $10Chaperones $5Parents will be needed to drive and chaperon.
MUST RSVP NOW!
Contact Rachael with questions. |
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O.Y.E Youth Group
Original Youth Emanu-El is Temple Emanu El's newest youth group and a perfect introduction into our Temple Youth programs. For Grades 3-5
Join OYE for Bowling on
Sunday, February 27th
After Torah School
Lunch included
Contact Michael with questions.
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E.A.S.Y. Youth
 Emanu-El Active Super Youth is for middle school kids, grades 6-8. It is super and very active! Monthly activities incorporate fun, social action, and Judaic content.
Join EASY for Cosmic Bowling Sunday, February 20th 5-10pmDinner before and Ice Cream after.
Please RSVP by e-mail: dbailund@gmail.com or call the Torah School office at 619-286-3096 or call Danny at 619-265-1507. |
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S.A.N.E.T.Y Youth
 San Diego Emanu-El Temple Youth, is the high school group, grades 8-12. They have several activities each month and like EASY they participate with the Temple in social action projects. They always have a great time socializing with each other and will incorporate Judaic content into some of their programs.
Next Event:
Super Bowl-Super Bagel Sale
Buy delicious bagels and smears before and after Torah School
Sunday, February 6th
Where's Andrew Hunt Contest
February 26th
Event details to follow
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Family Education
February 13: Grade 4
March 13: Grade 2
March 27: Grade 6
May 15: Grade 7 |
Tzedakah Corner
Every year, each class collects Tzedakah for an organization. This year the TSHS committee decided to give the money raised to several organizations to be announced later. We are collecting can tabs for Ronald McDonald House too.
Our school goal for the 2010-2011 school year is $1800, We're asking each child to give $18.
When the school reaches it's goal, we'll throw an Ice Cream Party! Each class that reaches 100% participation will receive a prize!
We'll track our progress here.
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| Pilates |
Pilates with Lisa Bennett Nies
Mondays and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.
Social HallPilates will tone, strengthen and sculpt your body while increasing joint mobility, flexibility and mental clarity. Pilates is designed to bring your body back to healthy alignment and teach better postural habits. In mat Pilates, we will strengthen your body from its core to provide stability and balance. Joseph Pilates said, "Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness." The cost is $12 per session. If you purchase 8 - 10 classes in advance for a month, there is a $5 discount. To reserve your space contact Jessica Kort or Joni Cohen in the Temple office or call (619) 286-2555. Please bring a mat and water, wear comfortable clothes and join me in a fun and energizing exercise experience.
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