| November 2, 2012 |
17 Heshvan, 5773
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MJCDS Maggid
the weekly newsletter of
Madison Jewish Community Day School
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| Shalom! | |
Do you think that Avraham was confused when three visitors showed up to tell him he was going to have a son, despite his (and Sarah's) old age?
What experiments can we design using this week's assigned science materials: vinegar, baking soda, and dish soap?
How do pumpkin seeds taste?
Nobel prize winner in physics Isidor I. Rabi once said that his mother didn't ask him what he did at school each day. Instead, she would ask, "Izzy, did you ask a good question today?" That difference, he said, made him a scientist.
This spirit is a key part of MJCDS's educational philosophy: Asking thoughtful questions, feeling secure to voice original ideas, and evaluating possibilities using knowledge and judgment are key to becoming intrepid explorers of our world.
Every day, our children ask such great questions! Morot Marla, Geri and Clara encourage students to develop the ability to formulate interesting paths of inquiry and then to investigate them. In the pictures above and below, take a peek at our students in action, exploring the world one day and one question at a time.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca
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| Photos of the Week |  
Jane does her science homework; K-1 students count pumpkin seeds by 10s.
 
Michael learns about circumference; Jojo reads a Hebrew story with her classmates.
K-3 awaits the 4-5 weather skit performance.
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| Torah for Your Table | |
This week's parasha, Vayera, contains the story of the Binding of Isaac. Here are some questions to enrich the conversation at your Shabbat table, courtesy of MJCDS fifth-graders Vered and Anna.
*Avraham speaks to the three strangers as though he is talking to one person. Why does he do this?
*Did Avraham realize that his visitors were manifestations of God?
*Do you think Avraham and Sarah were confused by the news that they were going to have a baby even though they were so old?
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| Sandy HaSoofah |  All classes had a chance to talk about Sandy, the Super Storm. We learned the Hebrew words for storm (soofah), wind (ruah), waves (galeem), flooding (shitaphon). This also gave the students an opportunity to express their concerns for the people affected by Sandy in a safe environment. Students in grades K-3 also had a chance to study about weather. Students in grades 4-5 even performed an original skit for their younger classmates illustrating various types of extreme weather. |
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Announcements
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Warm Clothing
Now that a chill is in the air, remember to send children with warm clothing, footwear and outerwear every day.
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| Community Announcements |
Hanukkah Craft Activity, Sunday, November 11, 2:00-3:30 or 4:00-5:30pm, Fine Earth Studio, 2207 Regent St. The Family Education Committee has organized this fun event. Come to Fine Earth Studio and make Hanukkah gifts using clay, beads, and other materials. Click http://bit.ly/SeQ5Rt to RSVP.
Rosh Chodesh Program, Monday, November 12, 7:00pm, Location TBD
Yehonatan and Eden Hazani Zion, our community shlichim, offer a Rosh Chodesh program about modern Israel. If you would like to host a future Rosh Chodesh program in your home or have ideas about topics you'd like future programs to revolve around, please contact Yehonatan at Israel@jewishmadison.org.
Yonim Performance - Holiday Art Fair, Sunday, November 18, 11:30am, Overture Center. The Yonim Israeli Dance Troup performs at the Holiday Art Fair sponsored by the Madison Museum of Modern Art. For more information, email yonim@jewishmadison.org.
JFM 72nd Annual Meeting, Sunday, November 18, 4:00 Reception; 4:30 Meeting
The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus
Please join us for the annual meeting of Jewish Federation of Madison. We will provide updates on the Tzedakah Campaign and other important local programs, elect new Board members and Officers, introduce the recipients of this year's Miriam Singer Sulman Young Leadership Award, and announce the surprise recipient of this year's Ben Minkoff Volunteer Service Award. Click http://bit.ly/PHmDHK to RSVP now.
Wisconsin Book Festival The Jewish Federation of Madison is a proud sponsor of the Wisconsin Book Festival this year. There are many authors who are Jewish, and others who explore Jewish issues within their writing. All of the events are free. Get more information at www.wisconsinbookfestival.org.
K'tantanim Yonim's Israeli Dance class for dancers ages 3-5 will meet six times from 3:30 to 4:00 on selected Sundays. The next two meetings will take place November 4 and December 2. The K'tantanim dancers will have the opportunity to perform with Yonim on Sunday, May 5. Cost is $5 per session or $25 for the series. Send questions or RSVP to Dana Prager via email atyonim@jewishmadison.org .
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| Upcoming Events |
Fri., Nov 2: Swimming at the YMCA, Kabbalat Shabbat 1:15 pm
Fri. Nov 9: Swimming at the YMCA, Kabbalat Shabbat 1:25 pm
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Let's stay in touch! Keep the lines of communication flowing with your child's teachers by calling school at 608-204-9900 or by emailing them at:
Marla Becker marla@madisonjewishdayschool.com
Geri Goldman geri@madisonjewishdayschool.com Clara Lazimy clara@madisonjewishdayschool.com Rabbi Ben-Gideon rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com |
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