The Maggid: The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS

February 27, 2015

8 Adar, 5775

Today is Science Friday, and students are focusing on magnetism and the scientific process. Next week, we will celebrate Purim by dressing up and getting silly! We are looking forward to Colonial Day later in March and to our model Seder and potluck lunch in April.

We may be in the heart of winter, but there is so much going on inside our classrooms, so much to look forward to in the coming weeks, that we can sometimes forget about the icy windchill outside. No winter ruts at MJCDS!

Next Thursday morning, families are invited to join us for Purim fun. Children (and any adults who wish to) should come to school in costume. After tefillot, we'll read some megillah and hear the students' Purim rap!

Mishenichnas Adar Marbim B'Simcha

- When the month of Adar comes, our joy increases! Happy Purim!

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Rebecca

In This Issue

Announcements

Purim Carnival

Photos

See us In Action

Community Events

Calendar

Announcements

Purim at MJCDS! Thursday, March 5

*Families are invited to join us 8-9:30 am on March 5 for tefillot, a little megillah, a shpiel and Purim fun!

*Students should come to school dressed in costume.

*Please send a change of clothes appropriate for outdoor recess and gym class.

Sunday Brunch at the Sidney-Chesler home

March 1, 11:30 am

From Naomi and Dan: Please join us for a potluck brunch around 11:30 am on March 1 (right after Yom Rishon, details below), regardless of whether you attend Yom Rishon. Please bring a dairy/parve dish to share. Older kids should come as well. All are welcome. There's room to play inside and out. Those who want to play outside should bring snowpants and boots!

Annual Re-enrollment Agreements due TODAY

2015-2016 Annual Enrollment Agreements are due Friday, Feb. 27. It is very important for parents to return their contracts on time to ensure that critical decisions can be made regarding staffing and budgeting for our next school year. Please make every effort to show your support and commitment in a timely manner for the benefit of all the students and teachers at MJCDS!

Tuition Assistance Applications due Friday, March 13

If you plan to apply for tuition assistance next year, please email Rabbi Rebecca for instructions and materials as soon as possible.

Community Purim Carnival, Thursday, March 5

Join the Jewish Federation of Madison, Beth Israel Center, Temple Beth El and Congregation Shaarei Shamayim for the Community Purim Carnival!

Featuring booths by Gan HaYeled Preschool, Madison Jewish Community Day School, MOUSY, MaTTY, BBYO, Shaarei Shamayim Teacher's Assistants, Chabad of Madison, UW Hillel and Yonim.

Admission: $7.00 For Kids 3-12 Years Old / Ages 2 & Under and Adults Are FREE

4:30 PM: Don't miss this entertaining Purim Shpiel (a musical show for all ages) starring our rabbis, congregational educators, Shlichim and more!

5:15-7:00 PM: Purim Feast & Carnival Booths! Menu includes: Hot dogs, veggie wraps, hummus, carrots, chips and of course Hamantashen will be for sale! Lots of fun for EVERYONE!

Carnival Volunteers Are Needed

MJCDS volunteers are needed especially to staff our activity at the Purim Carnival, basketball for big kids. Please sign up for a shift by clicking the icon at the right.

Model Passover Seder and Potluck Lunch

Wednesday, April 1

11 am - 1 pm

Rabbi Rebecca's Office Hours

Week of March 2: Mon. 8:30-10:30 am, Tues. 8-10 am, Thurs. 8-11 am.

Community Purim Celebration

Photos

Josephine is excited to study magnetism.

Pop Up Verbs: practicing ING endings.

Isaac's Purim Story. This frame shows the banquet at the palace.

Admissions

See our school in action!

Weekday tours are held regularly throughout the year on weekday mornings, 9:15-10:30 am. Upcoming dates include: Thurs. March 12.

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. To RSVP for one of these dates or to schedule an individual tour, contact Rabbi Rebecca Ben-Gideon, Head of School, at rabbi@madisonjewishdayschool.com or 204-9900.

Community Events

Yom Rishon Celebrates Purim ~ Sunday, March 1 (BIC)

10 am, Beth Israel Center in the Multipurpose Room

Yom Rishon is a theme-based program including art, movement, music, stories, and projects. There will also be some further learning on each session's topic for parents and other adults who accompany the children. Come when you can! March 1, April 12, May 10.

Questions? Contact Beth Copelovitch, education@bethisraelcenter.org or 256-7763.

Torah & Mindfulness with Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell (BIC)

Sunday, March 15 - Sunday, May 3

Join us for a program on Jewish mindfulness lead primarily by Rabbi Bendat-Appell, co-founder and director of the Center for Jewish Mindfulness (Chicago) and the Director of Regional Programming for the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (New York), along with a night of learning with Professor Davidson (Thursday, March 26) and the study of teachings from Rabbi Lew.

Two Sunday retreats -- March 15 and May 3, 9:30am - 3:00pm -- will be led by Rabbi Bendat-Appell. Participants will also read Rabbi Alan Lew's groundbreaking book Be Still and Get Going, with discussion and practice facilitated by Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon during the intervening weeks.

The cost for the Torah and Mindfulness program, which includes two day-long sessions (March 15 and May 3) and the additional sessions in March and April, is $72/person for Beth Israel Center members and $96/person for non-members. The cost includes Rabbi Lew's book and lunch on both Sundays. The Sunday retreats are made possible by an Innovation Grant from the Jewish Federation of Madison.

Calendar

Fri. Feb 27 Parent Coffee at the Froth House, 8:15 am

Kabbalat Shabbat, 1:30 pm

Sun. Mar. 1 Sunday Brunch at the Sidney-Chesler home, 11:30 am

Wed. March 4 Erev Purim!

Thurs. March 5 PURIM!!

Megillah Reading and Purim Shpiel, 8-9:30 am

Gym at YMCA

Fri. March 6 Parent Coffee at the Froth House, 8:15 am

Kabbalat Shabbat, 1:30 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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