Dear Parents,
 As we say a very fond (and sad) farewell to a wonderful Temple family, we are glad to welcome back another wonderful family. Brian Marcus and Victor Gonzalez came to our Temple from Las Vegas three years ago. They met with me and told me about their three terrific kids, Blake, Gilbert and Gabby. Little did I know that this family would become my surrogate family here in San Diego. Dinners were shared, games were played, dogs were watched and stories were told. I found myself at the Marcus/Gonzalez house more times than at my own. My dog thought she lived there with their two tale waggers, Kisses and Bonda. When Brian got the opportunity to take a temporary job in Japan, we all thought it would be quite the challenge. Even though Brian had just accepted the job of Torah/Hebrew School president and Board Member of the Temple itself, sushi and yens were drawing him further away from us. I should have known that the people he worked for over there would not want to let him go. They made him an offer he couldn't refuse and now the family is packing up to move to the land of the rising sun. I am practicing up on my Japanese in anticipation of a visit sometime in the future!
 I am so thrilled though that the Siperstein family, Steve, Anna, Zackary and Gabby have decided to come back to our Temple. Even though they moved up North, they missed us (and we certainly missed them). So, let's hope for light traffic as they travel down the 5 corrider to attend school and services. Whether coming or going, our families are what make us the place that we are. Thank you all for the time that you spend here, now and in the future.
L'Shalom, Cathy
Are you looking for a nice way to honor a child becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Dedicate a Torah Commentary Book! Our Torah Study group needs new Torah commentaries. For $55.00, you can purchase a new Torah commentary, and have a bookplate placed inside honoring your donation! For more information, contact the Temple office at 619-286-2555. |
 Current Events |
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November 2011
November 6: Preschool Sunday Morning, Rm C 9:30am
Daylight Savings End, Fall Back!
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
Madrichim Meeting 10-11, Library
Limmud, Community Day of Learning at JCC AFTER school
November 20-30: No Torah or Hebrew School, Thanksgiving
Return Sunday, December 4th |
Save the Date Events |
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December 2011
December 3: Torah School Movie Night 5pm Cars 2
December 4: Preschool Sunday Morning, Rm C 9:30am
Madrichim Meeting 10-11, Library
December 11: Hanukkah Celebrations
BBM Workshop #3 9:30-12, Social Hall
December 9: Family Shabbat, Grade 5 7pm
December 18-January 2: No Torah or Hebrew School, Winter Vacation
Return Wednesday, January 4th |
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January 2012
January 4:
Hebrew School Resumes
January 8:
Preschool Sunday Morning, Rm C 9:30am
TSHS Committee Meeting 10-11, Library
Breakfast with the Rabbi, Grade 4 & 5
January 13:
Family Shabbat, Grade 4/Camp Newman 7pm
January 15:
No Torah School
January 16:
No Hebrew School
January 22:
Yachad 5th Grade Retreat
Breakfast with the Rabbi, Grade 2 & 3
January 29:
Breakfast with the Rabbi, Grade K & 1
Family Education, Grade 4 10:30am
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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 Polis (Zimmerman)
5th, Barbara Birenbaum
6th, Michael Laddon
7th, Danny Bailund
Family Education, Barbara Birenbaum
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PSSM, Rachael Davila
Dear Preschool Parents, Thank you to all my returning parents. We have some new faces and I'm looking forward to seeing you all again this month. We'll be learning about Thanksgiving and making hand turkeys! Shanah Tovah, Ms. Rachael K, Lori Bunshaft The Kindergarten Torah School Class Rocks! We are in full swing for the New Year. Our year class has been so busy in the month of October with holiday learning and projects from handprint apples, paper plate shofars to strawberry basket succahs and flags for Simcha Torah. To add to the learning excitement, our class participated in the first family education by making challah and learning about the tradition of the Shabbat Basket. In addition, we all smiled for our Consecration Photos and attended the Consecration Service where Rabbi Lawson called the kindergarten students to the bima for blessings and the special mini Torahs. Then we all danced, waved flags and then sat quietly as Rabbi Lawson surrounded us in the Torah and live characters from the Torah appeared before our eyes. 
A huge "thank you" to all our wonderful parents for attending Family education, Succot Services, Family Service and Simcha Torah/Consecration. It means a lot to your child's Jewish education when you take the time to be interested in their religious education. -Ms. Lori    
Learning the letter Hay! 1st, Rachael Davila and Ryan Inkel
Hello First Grade Torah School Families, We celebrated FIVE students with perfect attendance so far this grading period! We've collected 5 boxes of gently used items to donate and well over $30 in tzedakah!  Your kids are great and love to learn and participate. Ryan and I look forward to class every Sunday. If you aren't receiving our weekly recap, please send me an email so I can add you to our list. Shanah Tovah! Ms. Rachael and Ryan Family Education, Grades K & 1 with Cathy:
          2nd, Shelley Sloan
Shalom to second grade!
We start the month with the holiday Sukkot, why we build a Sukkah and the mitzvah to visit in the Sukkah. The students made decorations to hang in the Sukkah. We also studied about the different things we do in a house of prayer, the Siddur and the many prayers in Hebrew and in English, the Shemah that is in the Mezuzah, the story about Rabbi Hillel and his love to study Torah.
It was a great activity/ learning how to make a Mezuzah.
Please come and just say shalom. I love to hear from you!
Until next time, stay well!
L'hitraout,
Shelley
3rd, Lindsay Spector
 Over the past month, we have been studying the different holidays.
These holidays were Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah. After completing the holidays, we began learning about the first Torah portion of Bereshit (In the beginning). We learned about what G-d had created each day as well as a song which helped them learn the first line in the Torah. After learning about this portion, we did an art project that represents all the days of creation and what was created each day. The students were very excited about this project and they really understand the story. Each week we are going to learn about that week's Torah portion and do an activity to go along with it. I am putting an emphasis on having the children do good deeds throughout the week and then share it each Sunday. I sent home a flier with "Mitzvah Smile" on it. Please encourage your children to do good deeds throughout the week and bring the papers filled out back to class. I will send out another copy soon. I enjoy teaching your children each Sunday. They are a great group of kids. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to speak to me.
B'Shalom,
Lindsay
4th, Lindsay Polis (Zimmerman)
The 4th grade class has had a great time this month of October. We have celebrated four holidays; Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. We decorated our rooms with colorful chains, we made Shabbat place mats, and we're practicing our news radio show that will be presented to the parents at the end of the month. The kids are listening well and seem to be very active and hungry for Jewish knowledge. We have a lot of fun things planned every month and I'm excited to see what November has to offer.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Polis (Zimmerman)
5th, Barbara Birenbaum
After a lot of fun with holiday lessons through all four fall holidays, we finally get to begin learning about Israel using our textbooks as an excellent guide and utilizing other resources to supplement. Artzeinu, An Israel Encounter, is a wonderful textbook by Torah Aura Publications with rich history as well as geographic and cultural components. It even includes a section in each chapter on some of the problems in our homeland. Over the year, we will progress with a very well-rounded study.
Last week the class began in Tel Aviv and will continue through the month with the important history of statehood through the Declaration of Establishment. Also, we'll take a trip through time and visit our 39 collective grandmothers. Students may be asking some questions about their grandparents origins and immigration experiences, so be prepared!
6th, Michael Laddon Breakfast with the Rabbi 7th, Danny Bailund
Alef, Betty Erez
Bet, Judy Goren Gimel, Freida Grossman
Dalet, Shelley Sloan Prayers & Blessings, Elana Hamovitch
Family Education, Barbara Birenbaum
On November 13, 3rd grade families will join together for a program focusing on our Jewish calendar and anticipating a year's worth of Jewish holidays .
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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, January 8th at 10am 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.
Join Us for:World Series of Dreidel
Sunday, December 4th
12noonLibrary
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:
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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:
Contact Danny Bailund with questions. |
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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:
Contact Danny Bailund with questions. |
Family EducationAll Classes are 10:30-12. Please plan to join your child!
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! |
Looking for an Experience Babysitter?
Emily Fine, a Torah/Hebrew school Alum is CPR certified and looking for families to support. If you are interested, Email her or call Cathy or Star for her phone number. |
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