As a part of our new Physical Education Program, the Upper Elementary and Middle School students have been learning about self-defence with Jason Rybak, MJDS Health and Physical Education Program Advisor, who holds a black belt in both karate and jujitsu and is a Martial Arts trainer.  The students are focusing on blocking and breakfalls and are now adding locks, pressure points, take downs and board-breaking. Enjoy these photos and ask your child to show you some moves!

Self-Defense Lessons Photo Album

Pesach Kearat Seder

Preparations for Pesach are in full-swing at MJDS. Our youngest students are learning about Pesach through stories and songs and focusing on the vocabulary associated with the holiday. The Toddlers will be making - and tasting - their own Charoset.  Casa students are practicing the blessings and songs that fill our classrooms with joy; Mah Nishtana sung spontaneously and often!  The children are also enjoying drawing their own seder plate, Kearat Seder, to decorate the environment. Magen David students are using new Hebrew Montessori materials for Pesach and they are creating a "Claymation" narrative of the story. The children in Kita Aleph are making artistic multi- media representations of the plagues. 

Rimon and Shalhevet once again volunteered in the Passover Food Drive and packed boxes for Jewish families in Toronto in need to ensure they will be able to celebrate the holiday. MJDS students were praised for their efforts and dedication to supporting the community as they were the only group of volunteers who stayed until each and every box of donations had been packed. 

Shalhevet students are learning about the Exodus, not only as a very important aspect of Judaism but also within the scope of human migration over time. Rimon and the oldest children in Shalhevet are exploring the concept of a personal struggle as related to overcoming obstacles.  Please check in next week as we share some of their thoughtful pieces.

While Gal & Ishai continue to do incredible work at MJDS this year, we want to introduce you to Noa Bezalel & Itay Kleinman, MJDS's 2015-2016 ShinShinim!  

Noa and Itay ShinShinim 2015-16

Congratulations to MJDS Upper Elementary student Yuval for winning first place with her dance group in the Junior Group Category and for receiving the highest group score of the whole competition! Kol hakavod Yuval.

MJDS Elementary students will once again take part in Toronto's 45^th Annual Rikudiyah.  Led by Yaniv, our children dance with joy and style!   Rikudiyah will take place at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre on April 19^th. Space is limited so be sure to purchase your tickets online for $10/each. If available, tickets will be sold at the door for $15.