The Maggid:  The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS

December 6, 2013
  2 Tevet, 5774

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This week our friends from the Hilde L. Mosse Gan HaYeled Preschool came to visit!  

We read a Hanukkah story together and students made a snack shaped like a menorah (pretzel rod candles and craisin flames). Gan and MJCDS students then chose from a variety of holiday-themed activities, from play-doh latke making to dancing and twirling to hanukkah songs.  

Many thanks to Gan teachers Tina and Jerri, Gan Director Missy Sosman, and Gan parents Jess, Ben and Ruchama for making this visit possible.

Today, Friday, we'll also have an exciting visitor at school. Founding MJCDS Head of School Merle Sweet will join us for Kabbalat Shabbat. A veteran educational leader, Merle helped create an amazing school from scratch, and I'm honored to carry on his work every day. I can't wait to show him our new space and introduce him to our current students. 

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Rebecca  
Announcements

Thursday Gym Pickup

Thursday dismissals will now be from the YMCA West. 
In This Issue
Announcements
Admissions
Photos
Development
Community Events
Calendar
Admissions

Discover Day School - 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.

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.)

Photos

More visitors!  Morah Clara's son Udi (above) and Lilah H's aunt Jamie (below)


One of Joseph's storehouses in Egypt that sustained the country during seven years of famine--made out of math manipulatives.


Singing with Chug Ivrit students at Jewish Federation of Madison's Chanukkah Tzedakah Night.
Development
"MJCDS has prepared me for the future both academically and as a Jew. It taught me the importance of being nice to everyone, and prepared me for the choices I may have to face as I get older. I loved learning about my Jewish culture and history during my time at MJCDS and it has prepared me to live a Jewish life as I grow up."

- MJCDS Graduate, Ilana G. 


Pundefinedlease include MJCDS in your end of the year giving. 

 

Whatever the gift, know that it will make a profound difference. Your support means so much to us as we continue to grow MJCDS and watch it take root as a significant part of the Madison Jewish community.  Todah Rabbah (thank you so much) in advance for your continuing support! 

 

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. Dec. 6   Parent Coffee at the Froth House, 8:15 am
                  Kabbalat Shabbat 1:30 pm

 

Thurs. Dec. 12  Gym at the YMCA
 
Sun. Dec. 15 Chai Mitzvah class, 7 pm

 

Mon. Dec. 16  MJCDS Board Meeting 7:15 pm
 
Thurs. Dec. 19  Gym at the YMCA
 
Fri. Dec. 20  Parent Coffee at the Froth House, 8:15 am
                   Kabbalat Shabbat 1:30 pm
 
Mon. Dec. 23 - Fri. Jan 3   Winter Break -- NO SCHOOL
 
Mon. Jan 6  Classes Resume
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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