The Maggid:  The Weekly Newsletter of MJCDS

March 27, 2015
 7 Nissan, 5775
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Put mini-marshmallows on the arms of your dining room ceiling fan and turn it on when it's time to represent the plague of hail.

 

This was the wackiest (most creative?) suggestion I read this week about how to get the most out of your Passover seder, avoiding rote recitations in favor of a lively and kid-friendly experience. There are many resources on the web to help you to do this. You can find some ideas here and here.  


 

Keep in mind: the goal here is for each of us to go beyond merely telling the story of the Exodus. We must internalize it. Using the language of the Mishnah found in our haggadot, in every generation we are obligated to see ourselves as though we personally were brought out of Egypt.  


 

Our older students are studying this particular section of the Haggadah and are wrestling with its demand that we empathize with the oppressed---and that we then act in a way that demonstrates this personal understanding of suffering. If we can bring that idea to each of our seder tables, we can truly say dayenu!

 

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Rebecca
In This Issue
Announcements
Photos
See us In Action
Community Events
Calendar
Announcements
Model Passover Seder and Potluck Lunch
Wednesday, April 1
11 am - 1 pm

It's model Seder time!  Please fill out the survey by clicking the button below by Monday at 10 am so that we can plan and set up appropriately.


 *Please indicate how many adults from your family 

plan to attend.  


 *Please indicate what you plan to bring for the potluck.  Even if you don't plan to attend, please do send in a dish to share.  

*We need volunteers to help with set up at 9 am and clean up at 1 pm. 


 

FOOD GUIDELINES

Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for lunch, in accordance with school kashrut policies: 

*Home cooked foods must be vegetarian and cooked with certified kosher ingredients. 

*All packaged food must bear a kosher symbol.  

*Food need NOT be kosher for Passover, or even kosher for Passover style.

*No dishes containing matzah in any form (matzo meal, farfel, crackers, etc)!  (Your first bite of matzah should be at the real seder next Friday night!)

*We will not be able to heat up food, except if you bring a crockpot. 

 

Save the date for MJCDS Graduation
Tuesday, June 9
Mark your calendar to celebrate our school and the accomplishments of Jojo and Jonathan! Details and exact times tbd.

Schedule your Spring Parent-Teacher Conference
Spring Conferences will take place on Monday, April 20. (There is no school on that day.) Sign up here to secure your spot. We look forward to talking with you about your child's progress!  
Photos

Students in the K-1 class are working on art filled haggadot to use at their seders this year. Here, Heshy uses different colors to represent the plagues (a la Jackson Pollack).  Below, Lincoln's draft of a Roy Lichtenstein-style piece showing a scene from the Exodus story.  

 

This week our friends from Gan HaYeled visited MJCDS to play and learn about Passover. Thanks to Tina, Jerri ,Rachel and all of the Gan parents who made this morning possible!  Below, Jojo reads to a guest; students sing their own lyrics to "There's a dinosaur knocking at my door and he wants to have a seder with me!"  

 

 

 

Jojo shows different ways to represent fractions and percentages.

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:  Wednesday, April 15.

 

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
CAMP SHALOM REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Looking for a great way for the kids to spend summer? Look no further!
Camp Shalom, the summer camp of the Jewish Federation of Madison, offers a Jewish environment that is welcoming to all elementary and middle school age children and provides a safe, nurturing, and fun experience. See More About Camp Shalom and Register here.

 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR GAN HAYELED 2015-2016
See More About Gan HaYeled here. Interested in scheduling a tour or more information? Contact Rachel Sauer, Gan HaYeled Director, at (608) 278-1808 organ@jewishmadison.org.

Yom Rishon ~ Sunday morning, April 12
10:00 am  , Beth Israel Center
Yom Rishon is a theme-based family education 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.  Questions? Contact Beth Copelovitch, education@bethisraelcenter.org or 256-7763.  

Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebrations: 
Israel: Oh! The Places You'll Go!

*Wednesday April 22- from Remembrance to Independence! 
Israeli movie, "A New Home In Heavens," discussion and sing along at Temple Beth El.7:00pm- 9:00pm

*Thursday April 23- Young adults in Madison meets their Israeli version. Barbeque with Israeli young adults. 7:30pm-9:00pm at UW Hillel.

*Sunday, April 26 - OH! The places you'll go! 
A family fun celebration of Israel.  
Vilas Park shelter, 11:30 am- 2:30 pm
*        Come visit Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Kibbutz, Masada, Tzfat, the Dead Sea, learn about Israeli history in our live museum and more...!
*        12:45am- community sing-along led by Aviv Kammay
*        1:00pm- Israeli dancing with Yonim!
*        Also Sunday April 26- Opening of the Sovev Kinneret exhibition with curator Guy Raz at Hillel. 7:00pm-9:00pm 

For more information about these Yom Ha'Atzmaut events, contact Racheli:israel@jewishmadison.org. 
Calendar
Wed. April 1         Model Seder and Potluck Lunch, 11 am - 1 pm

Thurs. April 2       Gym at the YMCA

Fri. April 3-Fri. April 10    NO SCHOOL - PASSOVER BREAK

Mon. April 13       School Resumes
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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