Hebrew Academy of Morris County Weekly Newsletter

 January 23, 2014
SAVE THE DATE

Friday, January 24th - Middle School Shabbaton
Sunday, January 26th - Jewish Summer Camp Event at HAMC
Tuesday, February 4th - Philanthropy in the Kitchen
Sunday, March 2nd -
Major Gifts Brunch, 10:00am-12:00pm
Monday, May 5th
- Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
Sunday, June 1st - Israel Day Parade

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

 

Complete registration by February 14th at 2:00 PM to receive an early bird credit towards tuition, no exceptions.

MYFOODDAYS FOR FEBRUARY - NOW OPEN

 

Ordering through MyFoodDays is now open for February. We have extended the closing date through January 27th at midnight. Please note, if you don't get a receipt emailed to you from MyFoodDays, your payment did not go through!  Orders not paid for WILL be cancelled WITHOUT notice on Tuesday morning, January 28, no exceptions and no additional opportunity to order.

GROUNDBREAKING EVENT

Sunday, March 2nd

12:00 - 2:00 PM

 

Save the Date! The groundbreaking of our new building is Sunday, March 2nd at 12 PM.

 

Invitations are in the mail!

 

The students will be singing as part of the program, and we encourage all families to attend.

 

Please RSVP by February 14th to rsvp@hamc.org.

D'VAR TORAH OF THE WEEK 

  

By Rabbi Cohen

 

Click here to read the D'var Torah

PASSOVER CANDY SALE

The Passover Candy Sale is coming!

 

Kits for the Passover Candy sale will be in your child's backpack next week.  Please take a look at it and consider helping your child sell Passover Candy.  It's a great fundraiser for the school and it tastes delicious!  The sale will run until February 24.  More info to come.

 

Questions?  Contact Beth Vaknin at vaknin25@gmail.com.

CHALLAHS FOR SHABBAT - 2ND SESSION

2nd session order forms for challah are now available. Forms must be returned to the office no later than January 27th.
 

 JEWISH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM

Sunday, January 26th 
4:30 - 6:00 PM

FREE Family Fun! Enjoy (indoor) camp-style fun featuring
sports, arts & crafts, a song session, dance, ga-ga, nature, baking, PJ library story time and information on great Jewish day and overnight camps! There will even be a camp style BBQ!  - Dietary laws observed.

This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!

Pre-register by January 17th, and this event is FREE (after January 17th the cost is $10 per family). To register visit www.hamc.org/campregistration. Free gift for per-registered families!

Click here for full Event Details
If you have any questions, contact Samantha Smitte at (973) 584-5530, ext. 2245

HAMC GREEN TEAM 

Help support Green Team programs!  Send your old cell phones to the HAMC main office.  Contact Joy Sussman at hamcgreen@gmail.com.

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION 

 

Please continue to send in your Boxtops throughout the school year.  Easy fundraiser! 

MITZVAH PROJECTS 

 

Ben Pincus is raising money for Friends of The IDF Spirit Program  which provides combat soldiers with FIDF recreation facilities in Israel. Purchase an FIDF bracelet for $2.00 or make a donation online at www.fidf.org. Please include a note with your online donation that it's in support of Ben's project. Thank you!   

8TH GRADE ISRAEL TRIP FUNDRAISERS

 

  • Breakfast for Lunch on Friday, January 24thpinwheels (choice of spinach or pizza) and drink - $5 per serving. 
  • Babysitting Services: contact Randi Rosenstein at Rar0529@gmail.com or call 973-560-9830 to reserve now!        
  • Vendor Discount Cards (2013-14): $10 each - in the HAMC main office!
 Thank you for supporting the 8th Grade trip to Israel!

BAR MITZVAH FUNDRAISER

 

In honor of his bar mitzvah and health, Daniel Shtirmer will be having an arts and crafts donation drive for 1st - 8th graders, to benefit the Goryeb Children's Hospital. There are two boxes by the front door for donated arts and crafts projects, please note your child's grade with a Sharpie on a sticker for all donated items.

HAMC FUNDRAISING EVENT 

 

Tuesday, February 4th - "Philanthropy in the Kitchen" event to benefit HAMC.  Click here to view the flyer for details.  RSVP to Marit Halper by Monday, January 27th.

HAMC DIRECTORY UPDATE

 

Please update your directories with the following change:

 

Vivian Gaspar, parent of Rachel & Ethan Frantz:

New Address: 99 Lidgerwood Pkwy, Morristown, NJ 07960

MAZEL TOV! 

 

Mazel tov to alumna Sharon Hakakian Bergman '02 and her husband, Eddie Bergman, on the birth of Norah Julia on December 31, 2013!

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Calendar
Thursday, 1/23
**Volleyball vs. GOA, 4pm

Friday, 1/24
**Middle School Shabbaton

Sunday, 1/2
**Jewish Summer Camp Program, 4:30-6pm
**Purim Play Rehearsal, 12-2pm

Monday, 1/27
**Jewish Drum Tales, ECC & Kindergarten

Wednesday, 1/29
**Purim Play Rehearsal, 3:30-5pm
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