The Maggid: The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS

November 15, 2013

12 Kislev, 5774

If you walk into MJCDS on a Wednesday afternoon, you might see children filling life-sized self-portraits with a riot of color. Or you might observe groups of children rehearsing shadow-puppet shows. Or you could encounter students learning about the concept of perspective by drawing sukkot.

What's most fascinating about any of these projects is that the results are always so varied, revealing the unique ideas and feelings of each student artist, says MJCDS art teacher Trista Warrich.

""When I see the students' art, I see their own ideas are both original and full of personal meaning," she says "Each student's art always ends up being very different, even if they all draw the same still life. Through seeing where they take the assignment, I really get to know them."

You can read more about our art program in the upcoming edition of the Madison Jewish News! In the meantime, enjoy a glimpse of the students' work by scrolling down to see photos of the life-sized silhouette paintings.

Or see more student artwork when you attend this weekend's Fall Open House for prospective families. The whole family is invited to explore our classroom, talk with our faculty and learn more about what MJCDS has to offer.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca

In This Issue

Open House Nov. 17

Announcements

Photos

Jewish Learning

Ramah Info Session

Calendar

Admissions

Sunday, Nov. 17, 1-3 pm

OPEN HOUSE

1406 Mound Street

Please spread the word

about our upcoming Open House:

The whole family is invited to explore our learning spaces and meet our teachers and staff.

Announcements

Federation Hanukkah Event, Mark your Calendars!

Sat. evening, Nov 23, 5:30-7:30 pm

Goodman Campus, Verona

MJCDS students will be performing a song in Hebrew with friends from the Chug Ivrit after school program. Mark your calendar now, and stay tuned for more details.

School Security

Please use the Randall street door to enter the BIC building. The ramp access door should only be used at dismissal time. On Fridays when you arrive for Kabbalat Shabbat, or if you are coming to school at any time during the school day, you should use the Randall Street door. That door is always unlocked during school hours, and each parent should know the code for the inner magnetized door. If you don't, please contact Rabbi Ben-Gideon. Thank you for your help in keeping our school secure.

Friday Coffees at the Froth House

Join other MJCDS parents at the Froth House (11 N Allen St) each Friday after drop-off. Questions? Contact Aimee Coen at alcoen@gmail.com.

Chai Mitzvah: Jewish Learning for Parents

Next meeting: Nov 24, 7 pm, RSVP to Rabbi Rebecca Ben-Gideon

How do you develop, redefine and explore what Judaism means to you during your adult life? You become Chai Mitzvah. MJCDS has decided to launch an innovative initiative for parents of children grades 4K-grade 5 called Chai Mitzvah. The program is sponsored by MJCDS and is open to the public.

Photos

Silhouette Portraits. From top left (clockwise) Noam, Lincoln, Jojo (one doing a handstand and another Jojo watching!), Charley, Baila.

Students made a collage map of Israel with Shlicha Racheli this week.

Jewish Learning for your Family

This week's Torah portion, Parshat Vayishlach, describes the reunion of two brothers, Jacob and Esau. Jacob is afraid that Esau will still be very angry with him for tricking him out of his birthright, and prepared for war.

Questions for Parashat Vayishlach

from Nancy Reuben Greenfeld of tiptoethroughthetorah.com:

1) What is forgiveness?

2) How do you know when you are forgiven?

3) How do you forgive yourself?

Community Announcements

Camp Ramah Wisconsin Info Session
Thursday, November 21, 6 pm

Calling all campers, wannabe campers, and anyone curious about Camp Ramah! Next Thursday, November 21, the assistant director of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, Yael Bendat-Appell, will visit Madison. She'll visit MJCDS in the afternoon and will spend the dinner hour at Rabbi Ben-Gideon's home.

The evening program begins at 6:00pm.
RSVP for dinner to office@bethisraelcenter.org. We'll remind you of the Rabbi's home address when you RSVP.

Calendar

Fri. Nov. 15 Parent Coffee, The Froth House, 8:15 am

Kabbalat Shabbat 1:30 pm

Sun. Nov 17 MJCDS Open House 1-3 pm

Mon. Nov 18 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thurs. Nov. 21 Gym at the YMCA

Fri. Nov. 22 Parent Coffee, The Froth House, 8:15 am

Kabbalat Shabbat 1:30 pm

Sat. Nov 23 MJCDS student performance at the Goodman Campus

Sun. Nov 24 Chai Mitzvah class, 7 pm

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

Clara Lazimy clara@madisonjewishdayschool.com

Rabbi Ben-Gideon rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com

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