The Maggid: The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS

November 22, 2013

19 Kislev, 5774

This week's exciting arrivals: snow that stuck to the ground long enough for us to wake up to white and...ipads!

This week we got a set of ipads for use in our classroom, thanks to a generous grant from the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Foundation. We are so grateful for this special support from the Foundation! Everyone is so excited to learn, create and explore using these new tools. Above, Amelia practices Hebrew using one of the new devices.

In other news, everyone at MJCDS smells like oil today. Aimee Coen, who teaches cooking with a scientific twist, led the students in latke making which included lessons in:
* Potato Oxidation (why the turning brown after grating?) and
* Why Do we Cry When Chopping Onions?

Thanks to Aimee as well as to MJCDS alum Vered Ben-Gideon for assisting.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca

Announcements

Indoor Shoes

The season of muddy and wet boots has arrived. Please have your child bring a pair of indoor shoes to keep at school so that we can keep our classroom dry and mud-free. Shoes that are easy to slip into and that have a non-skid sole are preferable. Todah Rabbah!

Federation Hanukkah Event, TOMORROW

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

Goodman Campus, Verona

MJCDS students will perform a song in Hebrew with friends from the Chug Ivrit after school program. A light dinner including sufganiot (traditional Hanukkah jelly donuts) will be served.

Chai Mitzvah: Next meeting is this SUNDAY, 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.

In This Issue

Announcements

Admissions

Photos

Jewish Learning

Community Events

Calendar

Admissions

Tuesday Tours

The best way to get to know MJCDS is to visit! Weekday tours are held regularly throughout the year on Tuesday mornings, 9:15-10:30 am. On these mornings, adults are invited to tour the school, view classes in session, and learn more about MJCDS though a Q&A session with the Head of School.

Dec 3 * Jan 14 * Feb 4 * Mar 4 * April 8 * May 13

RSVP via email to rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com or by calling 204-9900. (Individually scheduled tours are also available upon request.)

PJhotos

Students squeeze starch out of grated potato to make our latkes crispy!

At the beginning of each day students read in our reading nook.

For her birthday, Lilah H. and her family asked friends to give books that would be donated to MJCDS for student use. The books are from the "Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists" series. Here, Lilah H. presents the books to the school. Todah Rabbah to Lilah and her family!

Jojo and Jonathan discuss the book "Wonder," by R.J. Palacio.

Jewish Learning for your Family

Hanukkah with Todd & God (Episode 1) - MyJewishLearning

Need an introduction or a refresher on how to light the Hanukkah Candles?

Check out this video, Hanukkah with Todd and God.

Surprisingly,you may wish to view this yourself before deciding if it's kid-friendly. (At one point God hands Todd a cigar...go figure!)

Hanukkah Sameah!

Community Announcements

Hebrew on One Foot ~ Sunday, December 8

Learn to read Hebrew in one day with Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon! It doesn't matter if you can't tell an alef from a taf, by the end of the day, you will be able to read prayers in Hebrew in the prayer book. Take this fun and exciting opportunity to jumpstart your Hebrew reading skills.
Cost: $36/person. Includes lunch, materials, and snacks (including chocolate!). RSVP to office@bethisraelcenter.org by Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Yom Rishon Next Meets on Sunday, December 15

Calling all families with preschoolers! Come to Yom Rishon at Beth Israel about once a month on Sunday mornings, 10:00-11:15, and it is led by (MJCDS teacher) Marla Becker! Enjoy interactive family learning on a different Jewish theme each time. Meet other families with preschool-age children. Yom Rishon is a theme-based program, including art, movement, music, stories, and projects as well as further learning on the subject for parents and other adults who accompany the children.

Calendar

Fri. Nov. 22 Kabbalat Shabbat 1:30 pm

Sat. Nov. 23 MJCDS student performance at the Goodman Campus

Sun. Nov. 24 Chai Mitzvah class, 7 pm

Mon. Nov. 25 MJCDS Board Meeting 7:15 pm

Wed. Nov. 27 NOON DISMISSAL - Erev Thanksgiving

First Night of Hanukkah!

Thurs-Fri Nov. 28-29 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Mon. Dec. 2 School Resumes

Tues. Dec 3 Gan HaYeled Dalet Class Visits MJCDS

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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