Dear Parents,
September has flown by so quickly. We were busy getting ready for our Open House/ Orientation on Sunday, September 11th.  Levi and Isacc Laddon wore patriotic shirts which were very appropriate considering what the day meant to so many people. Rabbi Lawson came to the program and gave a wonderful talk about 9/11.  The night before school officially opened on Saturday, September 17th, Torah School hosted a Back to School Movie Night. We had over 80 wonderful people attend, eat pizza/pasta/salad and popcorn and watch the movie, Gnomeo and Juliet. It was a huge success. There will be more movie nights coming up during the year.
School opened without any flaws and we were thrilled to welcome new teachers Lindsay Zimmermann (grade 4) and Mike Laddon  (grade 6). Former Torah School aide, Ryan Inkel, is also taking on a larger role this year as an assistant to first grade teacher, Rachael  Davila, while she teaches Preschool Sunday Morning once a month. Let me conclude with mentioning our Torah/Hebrew School Committee. We had our first meeting on Sunday, September 25th. We had 14 people attend, with 8 of them being first timers. I was so pleased with the response of this group. I am looking forward to a fantastic year with wonderful helpers making the school even better for your children. It is not too late for you to volunteer. I can always find something for you to do. L'Shalom, Cathy
PS. Make sure to join us for Lulavs in the Parking Lot - Monday, October 10th 4 - 6p.m. Please come and help! Mark your calendars for our Souplantation Fundraiser - Wednesday, October 26th - 5 - 8p.m. Look for the flyers coming home.
 Please let us know if you do NOT want your child's picture published anywhere. We sometimes use them here in this Newsletter or in the Temple Bulletin.
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 Current Events |
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October 2011
October 2: Preschool Sunday Morning, Rm C 9:30am
Chaverim Event: Torah Games 12noon Youth Lounge
Madrichim Meeting 10-11, Library
October 9: Family Education: K/1st 11am
Breakfast with the Rabbi, Grade 7 and 6
OYE Pizza party, Youth Lounge 12:15-2pm
October 10: Lulavs in the parking lot 4-6pm
October 12: No Hebrew School, Erev Sukkot
Erev Sukkot Under the Stars, 6pm
October 14: Family Shabbat, Grade 7 7pm
October 16: Consecration Photo, 9:30am
October 19: No Hebrew School
Simchat Torah Consecration, 6pm
October 22: EASY Event, Solid Rock Gym
October 23: TSHS Committee Meeting, 10am
Family Eduction: 2nd Grade 10:30am
October 26: Souplantation Fundraiser 5-8pm
October 29: OYE Event, Solid Rock Gym
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Save the Date Events |
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November 2011
November 6: Preschool Sunday Morning, Rm C 9:30am
Daylight Savings End, Fall Back!
Madrichim Meeting 10-11, Library
BBM Workshop #1 9:30-12, Social Hall
November 11: Family Shabbat, Grade 6 7pm
November 13: Family Education: Grade 3 10:30am
BBM Workshop #2 9:30-12, Social Hall
November 20-30: No Torah or Hebrew School, Thanksgiving
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A Message From Your Teacher
Hebrew School
Alef, Betty Erez
Bet, Judy Goren
Gimel, Freida Grossman
Dalet, Shelley Sloan
Prayers & Blessings, Elana Hamovitch
Torah School
Preschool Sunday Morning, Rachael Davila
K, Lori Bunshaft
1st, Rachael Davila and Ryan Inkel
2nd, Shelley Sloan
3rd, Lindsay Spector
4th, Lindsay Zimmerman
5th, Barbara Birenbaum
6th, Michael Laddon
7th, Danny Bailund
Family Education, Barbara Birenbaum
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PSSM, Rachael Davila
Dear Preschool Parents, As I write this, we're getting ready to have our first class. See you soon! Shanah Tovah, Ms. Rachael K, Lori Bunshaft 1st, Rachael Davila and Ryan Inkel
Hello First Grade Torah School Families, After a few weeks, we're having a great time. So good in fact, we run out of time to do all we set out to do! I can't think of a more fun way to spend a few hours Sunday morning. You should be receiving my weekly recaps to see what exactly we're doing. If you aren't, please send me an email so I can add you to our list. Shanah Tovah! Ms. Rachael and Ryan 2nd, Shelley Sloan
Shanah Tovah!
In second grade, the focus was on the holidays approaching. The symbols, the meaning of prayers, foods and traditions. The students are also learning the Hebrew letters.
Please come to speak to me with any questions regarding our program or your children.
My best wishes for a Shanah Tovah, Morah Shelley!
3rd, Lindsay Spector 4th, Lindsay Zimmerman
I am so excited to be teaching the 4th grade Torah class. The children have all acclimated well to me and their fellow peers. We have had so much fun in class with sharing about upcoming holidays, our thoughts and views regarding passages in our new text books and arts and crafts! Last week we did some Israeli dancing, ate apples and honey and started making decorations for Sukkot. I love seeing all the children interacting with one another, and I really like and appreciate how kind and helpful they all are as well.
Lindsay Zimmermann
5th, Barbara Birenbaum 6th, Michael Laddon 7th, Danny Bailund
Alef, Betty Erez
Bet, Judy Goren Gimel, Freida Grossman Dalet, Shelley Sloan Prayers & Blessings, Elana Hamovitch
Family Education, Barbara Birenbaum
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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 |
2011-2012 Schedule
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Torah/Hebrew School Committee
Join us for our next meeting:
Sunday, October 23rd at 9:30am in the 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.
Sunday, October 2nd
12noonYouth Lounge
Contact Rachael Davila with questions.
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O.Y.E Youth Group
For kids 3-5 Grade. They meet several times a year for fun activities.
Join Us for:
Meet and Greet with Lunch
Sunday, October 9
12-2pm
Youth Lounge
Solid Rock Gym
Saturday, October 29
Details TBD
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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 Us For:
Solid Rock Gym Saturday, October 22 Details TBD
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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:
SanETY Board-- NFTY LTI (Leadership and Training Institute) hosted by Temple Ahavot Shalom, Northridge October 14-16 Friday 12PM- Sunday 4:00PM
SanETY Board meets Sunday, October 9
Contact Danny Bailund with questions. |
Family EducationAll Classes are 10:30-12. Please plan to join your child!
October 9: K/1st Grade
October 23: Grade 2
November 13: Grade 3
January 29: Grade 4
February 26: Grade 5
March 18: Grade 6
May 20: Grade 7 |
Tzedakah Corner
Last year the Temple Emanu El Torah-Hebrew School gave a $3000 gift to the Jewish Federation of San Diego in support of Torahs for Our Troops.
We at the school decided that this would be a wonderful use of our Tzedakah monies. The Jacobs Family of San Diego are matching our gift on a 1:2 basis, making this even more meaningful.
It is an honor to be able to help our Jewish military service men and women with the gift of a Torah.
Thank you all for contributing to this worthwhile mitzvah! |
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