| January 17, 2013 |
7 Sh'vat, 5773
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MJCDS Maggid
the weekly newsletter of
Madison Jewish Community Day School
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| Shalom! | |
Now that the days are so short, when we get up for school, it's still dark. Last week, we found a few ways to brighten winter days. We had a talent show--spread over two days--in which students were invited to showcase their special talents. We had singers, dancers, amateur karate demonstrators, a "sky-diver" and one toe-wiggler! It was great to see students confidently--and/or bravely--standing up in front of their peers and trusting (correctly) that their classmates would be encouraging and appreciative.
We also warmed up our bodies by starting gym class this week. Everyone was very excited to see the fabulous Coach Brian Kavanaugh of the YMCA West. Many thanks to drivers Naomi Mercer, Jason Kobylarz, Julie Wilmot, and Trista Warrich for their help in getting to the Y each week.
Next week we're looking forward to meeting the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, Michael Johnson, who is coming to share his story and wisdom with students. We're also looking forward to thinking about spring as we celebrate Tu'Bishvat, the new year of the trees.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca
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Coach Brian at YMCA West; Rory demonstrates a push up.
(Left) K-1 students "ice-skate" around their room on waxed paper. (Right) Charley enjoys the Magic-Letter-E Restaurant, in which students transformed 'menu items' by adding the letter E and magically transforming the word's vowel sound into a LONG vowel sound. (Win vs. Wine) Menu items with the extra E ingredient were, of course, more expensive. |
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Announcements
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Mark your Calendars: Tu Bish'vat Seder
Friday, Jan 25 at 1 pm
We will have a special extended Kabbalat Shabbat celebration on January 25 involving a TuBishvat Seder, a special 'meal' (light snacks will be served) celebrating the New Year of the Trees. Plan to join us!
 Bring Gym Shoes on Thursdays Gym Thursdays have arrived! Please make sure that your children wear or bring sneakers. Children must have appropriate and safe footwear for the gym or they will not be permitted to participate.
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| Torah for your Table |
 | | Parshat Bo from G-dcast |
At My Jewish Learning.com, Rabbi Dianne Kohler-Esses writes about how Pharoah's heart was hardened in this week's Torah portion, Bo. She suggests we connect the parasha to each of our lives by examining the ways we become stubborn, even with those closest to us. She writes:
*Have you ever wanted to make up with a friend, sibling, or parent, only to find it very difficult to bring yourself to do so?
*What makes people become stubborn?
*What can help family members be less stubborn?
To read more, visit:
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| Community Announcements | |
28th Annual City of Madison & Dane County King Holiday Observance
Monday, January 21, Overture Center
5:00-5:30 pm ~ Freedom Songs Sing-In ~ Rotunda
6:00-7:30 pm ~ Official Madison & Dane County Observance ~ Capitol Theater
Presented by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition
MOVING FORWARD: REMEMBER... CELEBRATE... ACT!
Master of Ceremonies: Rev. Everett Mitchell
Performances by First Wave Hip Hop and Urban Arts Learning Community and by the MLK Community Choir directed by Leotha Stanley
Tu Bishvat Seder with Yehonatan
Sunday, January 27, 4 -6 pm, Beth Israel Center
Enjoy Israeli wines, songs, fruits, arts and crafts for all ages with Yehonatan, our community shaliach. For more info, write to Israel@jewishmadison.org.
K'tantanim - Israeli Dance for Preschoolers
Sunday, February 3, 3:30-4 pm, Beth Israel Center
The Yonim Israel Dance Troupe offers a special class about once a month for 3- to 5-year-old dancers. Cost is $5 per session. Send questions or RSVP to Dana Prager via email at yonim@jewishmadison.org.
Hamantaschen Making Marathon/Open House
Sunday, February 17, 2-6 pm, Temple Beth El
Join us for an afternoon of baking, filling, folding and fun! Come for the whole time or just drop by for a little to help. There will be a dough-making tutorial from 2-2:30 and the rest of the time will be spent filling, folding, baking and packaging for sale at the Feb. 24 community Purim carnival. This is an all-ages event! Contact Ellen Weismer at program@jewishmadison.org or 278-1808 x232 with questions or to register.
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| Calendar |
Mon. Jan 21: NO SCHOOL--Martin Luther King Day
Wed. Jan 23: Visit with Michael Johnson, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
Thurs. Jan 24: Gym at YMCA (bring your sneakers)
Fri. Jan 25: Tu Bishvat Seder/Kabbalat Shabbat 1 pm (please note special time)
Wed. Jan 30: Madinah Academy of Madison visits MJCDS
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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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