Adath Israel Congregation Jarson Education Center Parent Handbook /5776

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1 Adath Israel Congregation Jarson Education Center Parent Handbook / E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH Phone: Fax

2 Religious School Special Program! 2

3 Table of Contents Teacher Contact Information... 5 Jarson Education Center Mission... 6 Parental & Student Brit... 7 Message from Rabbi Wise and Dara Wood First Day and High Holy Day Youth Service Info Our Master Goals Special Programs Supplemental Programs/Life Cycle Events Bar/Bat Mitzvah Schedule Shabbat Services for Students Policies and Misc. information Youth Programs Curriculum Overview Textbooks Used Teacher & Staff Biographies Madrichim Jarson Education Center Adath Israel Congregation 3201 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH

4 Jarson Education Center Adath Israel Congregation 3201 East Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH (513)

5 Contact Information Phone Number: (513) Ext. # Dara Wood school@adath-israel.org 104 Brianna Pecsok brianna@adath-israel.org 103 Mercaz phyllis@mercazhs.org 123 Marlene Beraha mberaha@fuse.net 120 Mikey Frank mikey@adath-israel.org 121 Sherry Cohen Pre-Gan 3 sherry@scentral.com Sherryl Sommer Pre-Gan 4 sherrylsommer@earthlink.net Debbie Lempert Gan-Kindergarten dlempert2@gmail.com Deena Abernaty Alef-1st grade Abernathy.deena@gmail.com Scott Kabakoff Bet-2nd grade good888898@yahoo.com Zahava Rendler Gimel-3rd grade zrendler@fuse.net Rabbi Ricky Kamil Daled-4th grade ricky@adath-israel.org Phyllis Binik- Thomas Hei-5th grade pbinikthomas@gmail.com Noah Ferro David Reinhart Vav-6th grade Sunday Vav-6th grade Wednesday noahscottferro@gmail.com dareinha@gmail.com Brett Schwartz Zayin-7th grade schwartz.brett@gmail.com Barbara Bresler Librarian barbara@adath-israel.org Mitch Cohen Trope & Music mitch@srnow.net Toby Samet Chana Wolfson Hebrew Specialist Resource Room 1 Hebrew Specialist Resource Room 2 samto37@aol.com chana.wolfson@gmail.com Gail Jacobs Sun. - Wed. Teacher gaildhoffman@gmail.com 5

6 Adath Israel Congregation Jarson Education Center Engaging children and families in Jewish life and learning. Mission Statement The Adath Israel Jarson Education Center is committed to providing our students with Jewish Education and experiences in order that they and their families will be able to integrate and appreciate the roles of G-d, Torah, Israel, Hebrew, Mitzvot, Jewish holidays, prayer, life cycle events, Jewish history, and Jewish culture in their own lives. 6

7 Parental Brit (Covenant) In order for your children to get the full benefit of their education, we ask for your help in several areas: Please make a commitment to get your children to class on time and with regularity. When children miss class often, they lose momentum, and have trouble keeping up. In order to get the most from their lessons they need to be present. When children arrive late they can miss important projects & information and it can be disruptive to the class. Please read the s we send you. We know you are swamped with news, so we try to keep our updates pertinent and meaningful. A weekly parent bulletin will be sent updating you on activities in the school and any special programs. Please read it so you can fully participate and get the most out of the synagogue and school community. Please accompany your child to Shabbat services, holiday services and other synagogue events. Your involvement in synagogue life is critical to modeling to your children that Jewish activity is not just for children and at religious school but is a lifelong and worthwhile endeavor. Please read about the awards your child can earn with high service attendance on page 16. Children should attend Shabbat services monthly. If you have any problems or concerns, please feel free to contact your child s teacher or the Director of Education before or after class. Your concerns are our concerns and your child s education and development are very important to us. We need to know what your needs and concerns are so that we may address them. Student s Brit (Covenant) Hebrew school and our synagogue is a place where all children deserve to feel safe and to learn, express their opinions, ask questions and receive respect from everyone. Therefore we have high expectations about behavior from every student. We ask all students to commit to the following: Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Your School. Honor people s personal space, property and feelings. Come to class ready to learn. Be kind to each other. The following behavior is not acceptable in our Hebrew school; Teasing or insulting other children. Using verbal aggression or physical violence Repeatedly disrupting class Defacing the building, books or furnishings. 7

8 Irvin M. Wise Senior Rabbi Pauline Horn Synagogue Administrator Dara L. Wood Director of Education Laura Wright Religious School Board Chairperson OFFICERS: President Gerry Greenberg President-Elect Debbie Lempert Vice Presidents Robert Bardach Mendy Fisher Jack Goodwin John Stillpass Immediate Past President Scott Wolf August 2015 Elul 5775 Dear Parents, Welcome to Adath Israel Congregation s Jarson Education Center for another year of religious school! This handbook is intended to give you the practical information you need to understand how our school operates. It includes school policies, schedules and descriptions of our program. We will continue our parent coffee and breakfast in the lobby on Sunday mornings so I encourage you to stick around to meet and schmooze with other parents after you drop off your children in their rooms. We will continue a mid-morning snack on Sundays morning for the students as well as add our free healthy snack options to our canteen on Wednesdays. This year our opening day of religious school is Sunday, September 20th at 9:00am. That morning is also our 6th and 7th grade parent meeting. All 6th and 7th grade parents (as well as some 5th grade parents if their bar/bat mitzvah is early in the school year) are expected to attend this meeting. In order for your children to get the most out of their experience they need to attend religious school regularly and be on time. I know that life does get busy but the commitment you make now will last your child(ren) throughout their lives in building a strong Jewish identity. You, as parents, are our partners in Jewish education and I welcome your feedback at any time. I know that your input can only help to make our program stronger. I look forward to a great year with your children! L Shalom, Dara L. Wood 8

9 August 2015 Elul 5775 Irvin M. Wise Senior Rabbi Pauline Horn Synagogue Administrator Dara L. Wood Director of Education OFFICERS: President Gerry Greenberg President-Elect Debbie Lempert Vice Presidents Robert Bardach Mendy Fisher Jack Goodwin John Stillpass Immediate Past President Scott Wolf Dear Families, Maimonides reminds us of the mitzvah to educate to our children and do so in a way to make learning as joyful and loving as possible. This certainly is the goal at our synagogue as we continue to endeavor to provide positive Jewish identity, skills and knowledge to our children. Symbolically, when you enter our school lobby you find a bright, warm and welcoming place. This is our vision and our goal: that our children will find a bright, warm and welcoming place for themselves each individual student appropriate to his or her needs and uniqueness as a child of G-d. Supplemental Jewish education in early 21 st century America is a challenge. It is also a mitzvah that we accept responsibility for fulfilling lovingly and passionately. I look forward, G-d willing, to this being a great year for our children; they should grow, learn and thrive. May our children, you, their parents, families and their teachers be blessed. May all of us go from strength to strength. Shanah tovah: we pray that this will be a year of health, well-being, sustenance, joy and peace for you, your family, all Israel, and all the world. L shalom, Rabbi Irvin M. Wise 9

10 JOIN US FOR A BREAKFAST RECEPTION On the first day of school, Sunday, September 20th. Come at 9:00 am to drop off your children, stay for breakfast and schmoozing in the lobby. 6th and 7th grade parent meeting 9:30-10:30am, Main Sanctuary Mazel Tots will also meet 9:00-10:30 10

11 Adath Israel Religious Schools 10 Master Goals Adath Israel s Religious School is organized around a core of ten master goals. Each teacher uses all or part of these goals in an age appropriate manner when planning their lessons and teaching their classes. Upon graduation students will be able to : Adonai: Understand that the Jewish Triangle consists of G-d, Israel and prayer. Appreciate the mystery of G-d as our unique Creator, Sovereign, Teacher and Judge. Understand a variety of different aspects of G-d. Build their personal relationship with G-d. Torah: Read and understand at an age appropriate level, a variety of Jewish religious texts including the Torah, Midrash, Mishnah, Talmud and Halakah. Yisrael v Zehut (Privilege): Understand the extent of the blessing of the State of Israel that our ancestors lacked. Understand the importance of Israel to the current American Jewish community. Value the privileges and take on the responsibilities of living in our own Jewish community here in Cincinnati. Safah (Language): Understand modern Hebrew and why knowing it is an asset. Mitzvot (Commandments): Understand mitzvot as actions that people are duty-bound to perform and as commandments from G-d. Realize that good Jewish ethical behavior flows from the proper performance and understanding of mitzvot. 11

12 Mo adim (Special Seasons): Appreciate the meaning of Shabbat and the holidays through exposure to the idea that Jews live their lives according to a rhythm that begins with Rosh Hashanah each fall and continues throughout the entire year. Tefillah (Prayer): Understand that genuine tefillah requires one to develop an inner sense of G-d s presence through mastering Hebrew reading. Be able to explore the different avenues through which one can develop the desire to pray. Machzor Chayyim (Life Cycle): Be familiar with the progression of the Jewish life cycle that begins with birth and ends with death. This includes life events like Bar/Bat Mitzvah and weddings. Appreciate this cycle as a guide to life. Toledot Yisrael (Jewish History): Understand the connection to over four millennia of Jewish history. View themselves as the latest chapter in this Jewish saga of survival that includes astounding triumphs, crushing tragedies and glorious redemption. Tarbut (Culture): Understand that Jewish identity continues outside of the synagogue walls. Know Jewish songs and music that inform and compliment our religious heritage. They will also have a regular opportunity to study Judaism through the hands-on medium of art. 12

13 Special Programming Sukkah Raising: Sunday, September 27, :00 AM to 12:30 PM Students attend classes from 9:00-11:00. The whole congregation is invited to participate in activities in preparation for the holiday of Sukkot and to help decorate our community Sukkah. Decoration stations will be set up for this fun and traditional event. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Parshat Noah, Sunrock Farm: Sunday, October 18, 2015 Farmer Georgia will discuss farm animals, and Noah, the first animal conservationist with the Pre-Gan through Third Grade students. Danny Siegel School & Parent Program: Sunday, November 1, 2015 Danny Siegel is a incredible jewish educator who leads programs all over the country on tzedakah and jewish values. Community Chanukah Dinner: Friday December 11, 2015 Join with Adath Israel friends and families to celebrate Chanukah beginning with Friday Night Live service and menorah lighting at 5PM followed by a FREE dinner complete with home made Latkes and Sufganiyot! Parties of 10 may reserve a table. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program: Monday, January 18, 2016 Meet at Adath Israel for breakfast and a speaker. Then board a bus together to go downtown to be a part of the Freedom March. World Wide Wrap: Sunday, February 7, :00 to 10:00 AM Students in sixth and seventh grade will explore the mitzvah of tefillin through participation in an international annual program of the Federation of Men s Clubs. Annual Purimpalooza: Sunday, March 20, 2016 Parents attend with their children and everyone should come in costume. There will be fun and games for all ages! Megillah Reading: Wednesday Evening, March 23, 2016 Come and hear our teens read Megillah! Everyone, including parents should come in Costume! Be ready to make some noise! 13

14 Passover Model Seder: Sunday, April 17, 2016 Students in Pre-Kindergarten through third grade will enjoy an interactive seder with puppets! Students in fourth through seventh grades will participate in an interactive seder complete with a play to tell the story of Passover. Parent volunteers are needed to help prepare for, and be at, the Sedarim. Family Shabbat Day at Camp: Saturday May 14, 2016 We will once again be having a day retreat at camp for our families. It will offer interactive services and activities, thought-provoking discussions and spiritual connection with a HUGE dose of outdoor fun and socializing. Watch your mail for information and forms that will be sent out after the High Holy Days. End-of-the-Year Program will take place on Sunday May 22, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Fifth graders will once again take the lead in the planting of the Brotherhood Organic Garden. Recognition Ceremony to honor our 7th grade class and students with outstanding attendance, as well as outstanding Shabbat service attendance. Family Picnic: Great Food, Games and Activities for all ages! 14

15 Supplemental Programs Life Cycle Events March 6, 2016 Phase I: Consecration - Gan (Kindergarten) Phase II: Siddur Dedication - Gimel (Third Grade) The second of our Synagogue Life Cycle Events is the Siddur Dedication Ceremony. Third Grade Students receive their very own Siddur as a gift from Jarson Education Center. The first of our Synagogue Life Cycle Events series, and the highlight for the kindergarten class, as well as new children in first grade, is the Consecration Ceremony. This program is the beginning of the formal transition of our heritage from one generation to another. Preparation for this important first step takes place during Sunday morning classes. Phase III: Torah Induction Ceremony - Daled (Fourth Grade) The third of our Synagogue Life Cycle Events is the Torah Induction Ceremony. The study of the Torah has always been the mainspring of Jewish life. Students will pledge themselves to learning the Torah s messages and to carrying out its precepts. 15

16 Phase IV: B nai Mitzvah The fourth phase in our significant Synagogue Life Cycle Events is the Bar/Bat Mitzvah. In order to facilitate the planning and preparation for a successful Bar/ Bat Mitzvah observance, we have prepared this list of requirements, standards and procedures. Our purpose is to make the Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony a meaningful occasion in the Jewish education of our children and their families and to provide them with the genuine and sincere initiation into their responsibilities as members of the Jewish Community. The date assignment process begins during the calendar year in which a child turns 10 years old. A letter is sent to each family of an eligible child, detailing the criterion for setting your child's Bar/Bat Mitzvah date. The Director of Education can set the date for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah as early as 3 years in advance of the 13 th Hebrew birthday for boys and the12 th Hebrew birthday for girls. To celebrate becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah on Shabbat morning, a Bar/ Bat Mitzvah candidate must have successfully completed five years of study in our Religious School (or in a school acceptable to our Religious Services and Religious School Committees), must be currently enrolled and attend regularly. The program must consist of a minimum of 5.5 hours per week, in addition to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah training. Adherence to the standards outlined in the Synagogue and School Guide will be monitored. Provisions will be made through arrangements with our Rabbi and Director of Education for those youngsters who require special consideration. In the second semester of 6th grade, and the first semester of 7th grade, students attend class Wednesday evening from 5:45-6:15pm with Rabbi Wise, whether they are enrolled at the religious school or Rockwern Academy. Students must attend regularly. It is mandatory for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah candidate to attend our Shabbat Morning services no less than once a month (12 or more times) prior to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah date. Candidates will have no less than three private meetings with the Rabbi. The parents of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah candidate are responsible for arranging these meetings. Each Bar/Bat Mitzvah candidate is required to choose and carry out an individual tzedakah project and to refer to this mitzvah and the reasons for it in his/her D var Torah. Shabbat afternoon, Monday and Thursday mornings prior to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, the candidate will read from the Torah during services. For the morning services, prompt arrival at 6:45 AM will assure the proper assistance with putting on tallit and tefillin. A family must be current in all Synagogue dues and school fees at least two months prior to the date of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah. When the requirements have been met, the observance and celebration of becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah may take place on Shabbat morning. Compliance with these requirements will be monitored by the Religious Services and Religious School Committees. 16

17 Zara Cohen December 10, 2016 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gabriel Deutch April 18, 2015 Sabrina DelBello August 29, 2015 Gabrielle Vernon September 5, 2015 Samuel Vogel October 10, 2015 Leah Leonard October 24, 2015 Morgan Evans November 7, 2015 Madison Weeden November 21, 2015 Adam Kling February 13, 2016 Joshua Witt April 9, 2016 Nora Brant May 14, 2016 Benjamin Kotzin September 3, 2016 Talia Oliff September 17, 2016 Samuel Jacobson December 5, 2015 Oliver Wittenbaum February 20, 2016 Eliana Garfunkel May 7, 2016 David Arnow June 11, 2016 Joshua Kotzin September 3, 2016 Jacob Peri September 24, 2016 Shoshana Stern January 23, 2016 Seth Kahn February 27, 2016 Jack Garfunkel May 7, 2016 Jonathan Levy August 27, 2016 Sean Spector September 10, 2016 Tillie Kraus November 5, 2016 Zara Cohen December 10, 2016 Caleb Lytle Cogan TBD 17 17

18 Shabbat Services for Children Some of the most important components of a good Jewish background need more than just study in a classroom. It is essential that our children have regular synagogue experiences on Shabbat that excites and inspires them. Family Service Held each month in the Marcus Chapel, our Family Service for families with newborns through Fifth grade is an interactive Shabbat morning service led by our children and parents. Everyone has an opportunity to participate in a way that is comfortable for them. Children and adults can read Torah, lead prayers, even deliver the dvar Torah! At the conclusion of family service, our families will come into the main sanctuary and help lead our congregation in Adon Olam and enjoy a special Kiddush. Please contact Brett Stern to get your part for our next family service: brettpstern@gmail.com Mini-Minyan (formerly Tot Shabbat) Held each month in the Marcus Chapel, our Mini-Minyan service is a lively and active shabbat morning experience for newborn through five year olds and their families. Shabbat Attendance Rewards Program for all children! After Shabbat morning Services, students should approach the Education Director on the bima to have their attendance posted on the "official" Shabbat attendance list. We will keep track of Shabbat attendance for students in grades K-7th. The students progress will be charted and displayed in the second floor hallway of the Jarson Education Center. We will recognize and give prizes to the student in each grade that attends the most services during the year. There will also be a special gift for those top 3 Shabbat Service attendees during the year! Join us for Family Service on September 5th at 10:30am and for Mini-Minyan on September 12th at 10:30am. 18

19 Policies everyone should know! Behavior Policy: At the Adath Israel Jarson Education Center, the entire staff works very hard to provide a top quality Jewish education. Students are expected to treat each other, teachers, the Rabbi, Rabbinic Intern and the Director of Education with Kavod (respect). For effective learning to take place and for quality social programs and community activities, a respectful and safe environment is necessary. No student has the right to interfere with the education or safety of another student or faculty member. Students and faculty are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, and to treat each other with dignity and respect at all times. All students are expected to: Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Your School. Honor people's personal space, property and feelings. Come to class ready to learn. Be kind to each other. Turn off and put away cell phones, and any other electronic device before entering class. If any of these are taken out during class time, the device will be given to the teacher and will be returned at the end of the session. Dress appropriately for school. All male students must wear a kippah when in the building. Wearing a kippah is optional for female students. Arrive on time for classes, and remain in the building during school hours. Students may only leave during school hours if a signed note has been received from a parent or guardian and they are signed out in the school office. The use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products is strictly prohibited. 19

20 Kashrut Observance: Adath Israel Synagogue, as a member of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, has a strict policy on food within the synagogue and religious school. Food and drink from outside of the synagogue may not be brought in to the building. Special occasions/ circumstances can, with prior arrangements, be accommodated. In that case, food or drink brought into the synagogue or the school must bear one of these marks or other acceptable markings: For more information about Kashrut, an excellent resource is: Symbols that do not count are these: (These are copyright and trademark codes and not indications of kosher status). A plain K is not an accepted symbol. Absence and Release: Because we only have 5.5 hours a week, every moment of the day counts. Classes begin at 4:15 PM on Wednesday and 9:00 AM on Sunday. Students that arrive after 4:35 on weekdays or after 9:10 on Sunday will need to stop in the office to sign in and get a pass to give to their teacher. This is to help us keep accurate attendance records. In Case of an Absence: JUST LET US KNOW! We do understand that absences do come from time to time. Please call the school office at Otherwise, please send written communication as to the nature of your child s absence. It is the parent s responsibility to get makeup assignments from the student s teacher. In case of early dismissal: Written or verbal communication must be given to the office. Parents must come in to the school office to pick up their child and must sign them out. At that time we will page your student to come meet you. Students will not be allowed to wait in the lobby unattended, parents must park in the parking lot and come in to the office to meet them. Guest Policy: We encourage our students to share Religious School with their friends. Please let us know to expect a visitor, so our staff may be notified. A NOTE IS NECESSARY FROM A PARENT GUARDIAN FOR A VISITOR TO BE ADMITTED. Guests must adhere to the same behavior policy as our students. Kippot: All boys are REQUIRED to wear kippot when ever in the synagogue or school. Wearing kippot for girls is optional, except when on the bima. 20

21 Canteen: On weekday afternoons before classes begin, our students are able to buy snacks and drinks at our canteen. The profit from the canteen goes towards keeping it in business. Due to the synagogue s Kashrut policy, NO SNACK MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THE SCHOOL unless previous arrangements have been made. You may purchase a canteen pass for your child(ren) to use during the school year. This will be good for up to $1.50 in the canteen for snack, and it helps to support our school. Call the office for information. Progress Reports: Individual Progress Reports will be sent to parents twice during the school year. Our school is dedicated to the development of your child s individual progress. We encourage conferences at anytime with the teacher and/or the Director of Education. Fire and Tornado Drill: Fire and Tornado Safety Procedures are posted in every classroom! Adath Israel Jarson Education Center is regularly inspected by the Amberley Village Fire Department and observes the fire code. Fire drills will be held two times a year. Children are made familiar with emergency regulations in case of fire or tornado. Tikkun Olam: From very early on, students are taught to give Tzedakah, coming from the Hebrew word Tzedak, which means righteous. Each class will adopt one organization for the year and the class Tzedakah will go to that organization. Tzedakah is collected every class session. Traffic: We ask that parents please observe these traffic rules and procedures at arrival time (9:00 AM) and dismissal time (12:30 PM) on Sundays and arrival (4:15 PM) and dismissal (6:15 PM during the week). Cars should enter ONLY off of Ridge Road to drop off and pick up. During school hours this driveway is ONE WAY ONLY! WHEN PICKING UP CHILDREN, PARENTS ARE TO PARK CARS IN THE PARKING LOT, WALK TO THE SCHOOL AND WAIT FOR THEIR STUDENTS IN THE FOYER. We will no longer have the Galbraith Road Door unlocked at drop off and dismissal as requested by the Jewish Federation s Security consultant and Amberley Police, so it will be necessary to always enter off of Ridge Road. Parents can then accompany their children from the foyer to the car. Speeds DO NOT EXCEED 15 MPH. Cars sometimes are driven at high, unsafe speeds through the parking lot. Safety comes first here at Adath Israel Synagogue. There is no parking or entry on the Galbraith street side of the building. Weather Emergency: Announcement of school closings will be broadcast over the local radio and television stations, and an will be sent to all parents on our list. Calls will not be made so if you are in doubt, check TV or Dara before leaving your home. 21

22 Thank you to the Adath Israel Brotherhood & Sisterhood for their support of our religious school! Youth Programming at Adath Israel The Adath Israel Congregation Youth Department offers programs for families and their children from infants through twelfth grade and beyond. The programs are grounded in the principles of Conservative Judaism and include the following topics: Tzedakah, Israel, Conservative Jewish practice, tefillah and community. The Youth Department is run in conjunction with United Synagogue Youth, which is an international Conservative Jewish Youth organization. The following programs are offered by the Youth Department. Family Education Programming: Throughout the year, families are invited to attend programs that will allow them to learn, experience and socialize together. Programs are held occasionally throughout the year. It may happen as a whole synagogue event, whole school event or in an individual classroom. Jewish Stars: Kindergarten, 1 st and 2 nd Graders: Our youngest Religious School age Youth Group is Jewish Stars. Children meet together once a month for programs in the synagogue and around Cincinnati. This youngest group allows students to come together to form and strengthen their ties with each other while experiencing the fun and creative aspects of Conservative Judaism. 22

23 Atid: 3 rd through 5 th graders: Students come together once a month for programs. Most of the programs are scheduled for Sundays at noon. Already planned for this year is tubing at Perfect North, late nights in the Adath Israel Youth Lounge and trips to different sites in Cincinnati. Kadima: 6 th through 8 th grade: Kadima programs are held twice a month and meet both in and out of Adath Israel. These programs are chosen in part by the participants of Kadima. Once a year, Kadima participates in Kadima Kinnus, a weekend long convention through CRUSY (the Central Region of United Synagogue Youth) Participation in Kadima allows students to continue strengthening their ties with each other, make new Jewish friends and experience Judaism in a hands on, fun and exciting way. USY: 9th to 12 th graders are involved in United Synagogue Youth (USY). USY is run by an elected board of students from the synagogue. There are many opportunities for students to get involved and help to plan and run different aspects of the chapter while developing strong leadership skills. Participation in USY allows students to do Tzedakah, learn about Israel, experience Jewish holidays, get involved in the synagogue and socialize with other Jewish teens. Throughout the year, students participate in CRUSY (the Central Region United Synagogue Youth) conventions, which take place throughout the Midwest. Mazel Tots: Our youngest members of Adath Israel Congregation invite you to join Mazel Tots. This program is for newborn children through Kindergarteners (those not attending our religious school) and their parents to get together once a month at the Synagogue. They meet from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings and they always have breakfast in the lobby, then music with Mitch, followed by a craft. Parents and their children are welcome to hang out in the babysitting room for the morning to continue socializing after the program. It will be a very relaxed, casual atmosphere so the children can move around as much as they need to. For more information regarding Youth and Family Programming call , extension 103 or Brianna at brianna@adath-israel.org 23

24 Curriculum Overviews Pre-Gan Pre-Kindergarten Morah: Sherry Cohen Morah: Sherryl Sommer Room 121 & 124 Time: Sunday morning from 9:00 12:30 By the end of their Pre-Kindergarten 3 year, students will be able to: Become familiar with Shabbat. Become familiar with Jewish Holidays. Introduce the meaning of Mitzvot and how they can be involved in performing Mitzvot (i.e., kindness to others, observing Shabbat, holidays, tzedakah, prayers, etc.). Using curricular themes to begin to develop Hebrew vocabulary (i.e., seasons, color, food, weather and holidays). Become familiar with pre-school Jewish/Hebrew literature. Become familiar with Hebrew and Jewish songs. By the end of their Pre-Kindergarten 4 year, students will be able to: Recognize some letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Recognize key synagogue Hebrew vocabulary relevant to prayer. Recognize and use some key Modern Hebrews words and/or expressions Share some knowledge of foods, Hebrew vocabulary, symbols, practices, and traditions associated with the Jewish holidays. Discuss their knowledge, thoughts and feelings about Mitzvot and how to help others Actively participate in Derech Eretz (respecting others) and Tzedakah (righteousness-giving money). Recite some brachot (blessings) related to eating snacks and celebrations. Participate in Israeli-dancing and Hebrew songs. Recognize the State of Israel as a special and important Jewish place. Sing Jewish songs and create art projects with Judaic themes. Sing Jewish songs, create art projects, and participate in some Judaic traditions and games related to Judaic themes. Count to 10 in Hebrew and recognize some color words in Hebrew. 24

25 Curriculum Overviews Gan Kindergarten Morah: Debbie Lempert Room 122 Time: Sunday morning from 9:00 12:30 By the end of their Kindergarten year, students will be able to: Safah: Recognize some letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Recognize key synagogue Hebrew vocabulary relevant to prayer. Recognize and use 20 key Modern Hebrews words and/or expressions Adonai/Torah: Share stories associated with the Jewish holidays. Discuss their knowledge, thoughts and feelings about the concept of G-d and G-d s role in the world and their lives. Yisrael v Zehut: Respond to and say their Hebrew names. Recognize the State of Israel as a special and important Jewish place. Mitzvot: Recite appropriate brachot (blessings) related to eating snacks and celebrations. Describe important details about the mitzvot of Derech Eretz (respecting others) and tzedakah (righteousness), Actively participate in doing the Mitzvot of Tzedakah and Feeding the Hungry. Mo adim: Recognize basic ritual objects in the synagogue such as ner tamid, aron kodesh, Torah, and hanukiyah. Actively participate in the home rituals and customs associated with Shabbat, Hanukkah and Pesah, as well as selected other holidays. Tefillah: Recite simple tefillot (prayers) from the siddur by rote. Regularly participate in a tefillah component within the Sunday school. Tarbut: Sing Jewish songs and create art projects with Judaic themes. 25

26 Kitah Alef First Grade Morah: Deena Abernathy Room 123 Time: Sunday morning from 9:00 12:30 By the end of first grade, students will be able to: Safah: Recognize the individual letters of the Hebrew alphabet and begin to read Hebrew. Use synagogue Hebrew words and some modern Hebrew vocabulary on a grade appropriate level. Recognize and use 20 additional Hebrew words or phrases Adonai/Torah: Describe their relationship to Adonai in a manner which is appropriate to their grade level. Mo adim: Display their hands-on knowledge of Shabbat and the holidays. Chant the Mah Nishtanah. Describe selected ritual objects in the synagogue. Yisrael v Zehut: Know their full Hebrew name; e.g. Breindel bat Yitzhak v Miriam. Recognize Jerusalem as Israel s capital and the capital of the Jewish people. Mitzvot: Recite selected brakhot (blessings) for a variety of foods and situations, having learned that brakhot are a way to thank G-d for the good times in our life and exploring their meaning. Tefillah: Recite simple tefillot (prayers) found in the siddur including the Modeh Ani, Sh ma, V ahavtah, Laasok b divrei Torah, and Aleynu. Participate in a tefillah component within the Religious school. Tarbut: Sing Jewish songs and create art projects with Judaic themes. 26

27 Kitah Bet Second Grade Moreh: Scott Kabakoff Room 125 Time: Sunday morning from 9:00 12:30 Wednesday afternoon from 4:15 6:15 By the end of the second grade, students will be able to: Safah: Decode the entire Hebrew alphabet including all vowels. Use additional synagogue Hebrew words and some modern Hebrew vocabulary on a grade appropriate level. Adonai/Torah: Describe selected Bible passages appropriate to their grade level. Mo adim: Demonstrate their increased hands-on knowledge of Shabbat and holidays. Recite the Mah Nishtanah. Yisrael v Zehut: Print their Hebrew first name. Describe what they know about Israel. Mitzvot: Recite additional brakhot as well as the first paragraph of Birkat HaMazon (Grace after Meals). Describe how a Torah scroll is made and what it contains. Tefillah: Read selected tefillot (prayers) from the siddur including: Modeh Ani Birchot Ha-Shachar Bor chu Sh ma V ahavtah Participate regularly in a tefillah component within the Religious school. Tarbut: Sing Jewish songs and create art projects with Judaic themes. 27

28 Kitah Gimel Third Grade Morah: Zahava Rendler Room 222 Time: Sunday morning from 9:00 12:30 Wednesday afternoon from 4:15 6:15 By the end of the third grade, students will be able to: Safah: Read sentences in Hebrew. There will be personal monitoring of Hebrew reading progress. Use additional synagogue Hebrew words and some Modern Hebrew vocabulary on a grade appropriate level. Students will be able to write script Hebrew. Torah: Describe selected Bible passages and Midrashim appropriate to their grade level. Mo adim: Demonstrate their increased hands-on knowledge of Shabbat and holidays and understanding of these events. Use additional brakhot to show their level of understanding berakhot as thanking G-d for creation. Mitzvot: Describe the contents and use of mezuzot. Describe a variety of mitzvoth, including the following: respect for all people, respect for one s health, self-discipline and tzedakah. Tefillah: Tarbut: Read the following tefillot fluently: Bar chu Ma ariv Aravim Yotzer Or Sh ma V ahavtah Mi Chamocha Sing Jewish songs, learn Jewish dances and create art projects with Judaic themes. 28

29 Kitah Daled Fourth Grade Moreh: Rabbi Ricky Kamil Room 219 Time: Sunday morning from 9:00 12:30 Wednesday afternoon from 4:15 6:15 By the end of the fourth grade, students will be able to: Safah: Read short paragraphs in Hebrew. There will be personal monitoring of Hebrew reading progress. Use additional synagogue Hebrew words and some modern Hebrew vocabulary on a grade appropriate level. Adonai/Torah: Describe additional Bible passages and midrashim appropriate to their grade level, including Parshat Shavuah. Mo adim: Demonstrate their increased hands-on knowledge of Shabbat and holidays and understanding of these events. Yisrael v Zehut: Discuss a variety of concepts of Am Yisrael including: explaining why Jews have special feelings towards Israel, trace the travels of Yehudah HaLevi and explain how Yehudah HaLevi felt when he arrived in Egypt and then in Eretz Yisrael. Mitzvot: Use additional berakhot including the abridged fourth berakah of Birkat HaMazon (Grace After Meals). Tefillah: Tarbut: Read the following prayers fluently: Shalom Rav Sim Shalom Oseh Shalom L chah Dodi V shamru Sing Jewish songs, learn Jewish dances and create art projects with Judaic themes. 29

30 Kitah Hei Fifth Grade Room 218 Morah: Phyllis Binik-Thomas Time: Sunday morning from 9:00 12:30 Wednesday afternoon from 4:15 6:15 By the end of the fifth grade, students will be able to: Safah: Read longer paragraphs in Hebrew. There will be personal monitoring of Hebrew reading progress Use additional synagogue Hebrew words and some modern Hebrew vocabulary on a grade appropriate level. Adonai/Torah: Describe a variety of Bible passages (both from the Torah and Prophets) and midrashim appropriate to their grade level. Describe a variety of concepts related to Torah, including elements of the Torah Service. Mo adim: Demonstrate their increased hands-on knowledge of Shabbat and holidays and understanding of these events. Mitzvot: Learn additional blessings including the opening blessings of the Torah and Haftorah as well as the Harachaman passages of Birkat HaMazon (Grace After Meals). Tefillah: Tarbut: Read additional tefillot (prayers) from the siddur including: Ein Kamocha Av Harachamim Ki Mitzion L cha Adonai Birchot Hatorah Begin learning Torah Trope. Sing Jewish songs, dance Jewish dances and create art projects with Judaic themes. 30

31 Kitah Vav Sixth Grade Moreh: Noah Ferro, Sundays Moreh: David Reinhart, Wednesdays Room 301 Time: Sunday morning from 9:00 12:30 Wednesday afternoon from 4:15 6:15 By the end of the sixth grade, students will be able to: Safah: Recite all of tefillot learned in previous years. There will be personal monitoring of Hebrew reading progress. Use additional synagogue Hebrew words and some modern Hebrew vocabulary, and phrases, on a grade appropriate level. Adonai/Torah: Describe a variety of concepts including: Sifrei Kodesh Friendship Kashrut Bikur Holim Mo adim: Use their increased hands-on knowledge of Shabbat and holidays and understanding of these events. Demonstrate this ability through teaching their peers and younger students about the holidays. Mitzvot: Demonstrate their understanding of kashrut and bikur holim Tefillah: Coursework will include tefillot found in Shabbat Torah service and the Shabbat morning Amidah Read additional tefillot (prayers) from the siddur Chant Torah Trope. Tarbut: Sing Jewish songs, learn Jewish dances and create art projects with Judaic themes. 31

32 Kitah Zayin Seventh Grade Moreh: Brett Schwartz Room 321 Time: Sunday morning from 9:00 12:30 Wednesday afternoon from 4:15 6:15 By the end of the seventh grade, students will be able to: Toledot Yisrael: Describe key events of the Holocaust period ( ). Demonstrate their understanding that we must continue to be vigilant for signs of the mind-set that permitted the Holocaust to take place. Define Anti-Semitism. Mitzvot:Yisrael v Zehut: Discuss the history of the modern State of Israel citing key events. These lessons will occur during the second semester of the year. Mo adim: Demonstrate their knowledge of Shabbat and the various Jewish holidays through teaching their peers and younger students. Mitzvot: Discuss a variety of mitzvot connected with Tikkun Olam (repair of the world), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness) Perform mitzvot throughout the school year as a class. Tefillah: Lead the Shacharit service and the Mincha/Maariv services through participation in the Sunday morning and Wednesday afternoon service. Tarbut: Sing Jewish songs, learn Jewish dances and create art projects with Judaic themes. Discuss what becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah means. 32

33 Hebrew Specialists: Resource Rooms Morah: Toby Samet Morah: Chana Wolfson Room 220 & 320 At Adath Israel Jarson Education Center we work hard to insure that all of our students get the most out of our program. We offer educational alternatives for students whose skill level has been identified as either above or below that of their peers. Our Resource Director, Mrs. Toby Samet, offers remedial assistance when needed on Sundays and Wednesdays. In addition Chana Wolfson will focus on enrichment for those students that need a little more challenge. When students enter the resource rooms, they know they are in for an enchanting educational experience. The Hebrew Scrabble table is always set up, and stories and other educational materials are selected with an eye to fun and engagement. Many texts and resources are direct from Israel and give enrichment students the real deal in modern Hebrew learning. For more information, please contact the school office at Music and Torah Trope Moreh: Mitch Cohen Room 313 Mitch Cohen has been teaching music here for several years. For the younger grades music is actually their tefillah, or prayer time during Sunday school. Mitch teaches them a variety of prayers and often there is movement to go along with them. For third through fifth grade Mitch takes it a step further and teaches more songs. Those songs will be connected to what they students are doing in their classrooms. Mitch will also be teaching trope to our fifth and sixth graders as well. He will meet once a week with the fifth graders for a full year and the sixth graders for the first half of the year to work on torah and haftorah blessings and haftorah trope. This gives our students a head start before they begin their formal bar and bat mitzvah training. 33

34 Kindergarten (Gan): Teacher prepared materials Textbooks Used in Class 1st Grade (Alef) Teacher prepared materials Shalom AlephBet Pri-Primer for Shalom Uvrachah 2nd Grade (Bet): The Great Israel Scavenger Hunt Jewish Values from Aleph to Tav Shalom Uvrachah: The New Hebrew Primer 3rd Grade (Gimmel): Welcome to Modern Hebrew #1 Prayer Companion to Shalom Ivreet #1 Yisrael Sheli My Israel:People and Places 4th Grade (Daled) Welcome to Modern Hebrew #2 Basic Judaism for Young People Volume 1 Israel Prayer companion to Shalom Ivreet #2 5th Grade (Hei): Welcome to Modern Hebrew 2/3 Prayer companion to Shalom Ivreet #3 6th Grade (Vav): Project ETGAR Materials (USCJ) Time for Prayer Welcome to Modern Hebrew #3 7th Grade (Zayin): Project ETGAR Materials (USCJ) Teacher Prepared Materials Our Staff & Teachers Marlene Beraha is a native of Cincinnati and holds a Bachelors Degree in Education and a MAEd in Administration and Supervision from the University of Cincinnati. She taught for the Cincinnati Public Schools at Hoffman and Schiel Schools and was a Demonstration Teacher for U.C. s Education Department. Marlene taught Kindergarten in our religious school and taught at the Adath Israel Pre-School for many years She has also volunteered and worked in the school office for more than thirty years. Mikey Frank hails from Cincinnati. She has supported Adath Israel and the Religious School as an Administrative Assistant since She holds a spatula s degree in short order cooking. All things food are her first professional love, and so she runs Mikey Frank Catering. She has taught cooking classes for adults and children of all ages. She also does alterations for Frank s Men s Shop. Mikey has been singing in the Adath Israel choir for many years. Her hobbies include fiber arts and reading and she is taking up watercolors in the fall. She collects large piles of old bricks, and gardens for serenity. Mikey is the wife of Edward Frank, mother of Samuel Frank and Genevieve Sofranec, and the proud grandmother of Baylen. Dara Wood holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Cincinnati and a Montessori certificate. She spent time substitute teaching with Lakota schools and then served as head teacher at a local Montessori pre-school for 4 years. Dara served six years as the Director of Mercaz Conservative Hebrew High School. She has been an active volunteer at Adath Israel for many years. She had previously served as the chair of the religious school board, the membership committee and religious services committee as well as an officer of Adath Israel. She is married to Rob and has two children, Brittany and Becca, both Adath Israel Religious School and Mercaz graduates. 34

35 Our Staff & Teachers Barbara Morrison-Bresler grew up in Dallas, Texas and holds a Fine Arts Degree from the University of Texas and a Masters in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia. She was a librarian at the University of Nebraska, the Archivist/Director for the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, and a consultant archivist with the Jewish Women's Archive in Boston. Since moving to Cincinnati, Barbara has served as the Librarian at Adath Israel. Barbara is married to Scott Bresler and loves being the mom of Lenny, Elka and Micah. Toby Samet, a Cincinnatian by birth, graduated from Avondale School, Hughes High School and the University of Cincinnati College of Education (with high honors). She has taught at Adath Israel since 1966, while also teaching kindergarten at Yavneh Day School (Rockwern), preschool at the Jewish Community center, and was Director-Teacher at Adath Israel Preschool. Her family includes husband Sam, son Mike, grandson Danny Samet and daughter Michelle (of blessed memory). Hobbies are gardening, indoors and outdoors, animal conservation (volunteered at the Zoo for 25 years), classical music, and mah jongg. The Resource Room is where you can find her, supporting the needs of Religious school children. Mitch Cohen teaches music and trope. Mitch is our High Holy Day Choir Director and enjoys composing original music. He started in the choir as a congregant when he was 16 and became Director in Mitch also directs Adath Israel's Friday Night Live band, Shir Ami, and other synagogue music programs. He also enjoys teaching at the Mercaz Hebrew High School. Mitch is a graduate of Walnut Hills High School, and earned a BA with high honors in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati, He has many interests, including computers. He runs an Internet dot com company he started with his wife Sherry. He has studied under Rabbi Wise and Alan Weiner at Adath Israel where he chants Haftorah and Torah and regularly attends morning minyan services. He is married to Sherry and has three children, Jeff & Emily, and Ben all Jarson Education Center graduates Sherry Cohen grew up in Amberley Village Ohio. And wanted to be a teacher since she was in Kindergarten. She earned her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education at U.C. Taught preschool, daycare and finally Kindergarten in Pleasant Ridge (Spanish bilingual at the time), Hyde Park, and Fairview (German bilingual at the time). She was awarded the Martha Holden Jennings teaching award for excellence in her 2nd year of teaching kindergarten. Sherry took a break from teaching to raise her own children, Jeff (now an aerospace engineer), Emily (marketing associate) and Ben (marching band drummer, and future computer engineer), but also run an internet company with my husband. My interests are dance, HGTV, playing candy crush, visiting Disney World, and of course the love of my life, my Corgi! (My husband Mitch Cohen too!) Sherryl Sommer holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania. She retired from teaching 30 years in special education. She was a preschool teacher at Adath Israel when her children were young for several years. During the school year she had the pleasure to co-teach the new 3 year old class at Adath Israel. She is looking forward to challenging and teaching Pre Gan students at Adath Israel for the this year. She currently is a substitute teacher in Butler and Warren County for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school classes. Sherryl has been a member of Adath Israel. Phil, Heather, and David all attended Adath Israel Religious School and were Mercaz graduates. Her family has grown. She is the proud grandparent of Isabel, Aidan, Levi, and Isaac. She 35 lives in Mason, Ohio and enjoys family, teaching, and traveling!

36 Our Staff & Teachers Debbie Lempert grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She earned her B.A. in Elementary Education and Masters in Literacy from the University of Cincinnati. Debbie taught first and second grade over 8 years at the Wyoming City Schools in Wyoming, Ohio. She left Wyoming to teach two very special students, Zachary and Hannah Lempert. Among her many interests, Debbie spends a lot of time volunteering at Adath Israel. She also is learning to play the guitar. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and enjoys cooking, making scrapbooks and playing games. Debbie will be teaching Kindergarten. Gail Jacobs has been a life long member of Adath Israel Congregation. She became a bat mitzvah here and attended Religious School. She was also a teaching assistant when she was in high school. She was active in Kadima and USY and attended Camp Livingston and Ramah. She also traveled to Israel. She studied Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Development at the University of Cincinnati. Gail is returning for her 13th year teaching at Adath Israel Religious School. She is the mother of five children, all Mercaz graduates. She lives in Wyoming with her Pit Bull Moses and her Chihuahua Skitch. Gail will be lending her expertise in classrooms this year. Deena Abernathy was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. She graduated with a B.A. in Women Studies from the University of South Florida. She has lived in Lexington, Virginia with her husband Brett Schwartz and their daughter Gracie. They are proud to welcome newborn Sadie. She worked as an Ophthalmic Technician as well as filled in as a substitute teacher. She is returning for her second year at Jarson Education Center. Deena will be teaching 1st grade. Scott Kabakoff has been teaching at Adath Israel's Jarson Education Center for 13 years. He has lived most of his life here in Cincinnati. Growing up he attended the entirety of his elementary and middle school years at Rockwern Adademy, where he received a strong foundation in Hebrew and Judaism. After high school Scott attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a BA in Judaic studies. He lives with his wife Shauna and son Jacob. In his spare time he enjoys interacting and playing with his son. He also enjoys photography and has a fondness for history and antiques. Scott will be teaching 2nd grade. Zahava Rendler earned a teaching degree from the Pedagogical Institute in Israel and a teaching certificate of Jewish study from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In Israel Zahava taught Hebrew as a second language to immigrants. Zahava has taught for over 30 years in different capacities in Cincinnati, including at Yavneh day school, Cincinnati Community Hebrew schools, and Adult Education. Zahava has also served as a Yavneh Ambassador at large over the years. She started the Hebrew enrichment program at Yavneh. As a Holocaust survivor she is active in the Holocaust and Humanity center. Currently, Zahava teaches at Adath Israel's Hebrew school. In her spare time she likes to read, knit and cook. Zahava will be teaching 3rd grade. 36

37 Our Staff & Teachers Rabbi Ricky Kamil is very excited to be teaching here at Adath Israel. He has taught in the Mercaz program, and at Rockdale Temple. In his time at Michigan State University (where he graduated with a BA in religion and philosophy) he also taught at a synagogue in East Lansing. Rabbi Ricky has worked at many camps including Livingston where he was the Adventures Unlimited Unit Head for two summers and four summers as a counselor at Tamarack Camps in Michigan. In May of 2015 Rabbi Ricky was ordained from HUC-JIR. He is married to Rebecca, who is also a rabbinic student and they live in Hyde Park. Rabbi Ricky will be teaching 4th grade. Phyllis Binik-Thomas is a contemporary Jewish artist and educator. She creates one of a kind, hand-calligraphed and hand-painted, personalized ketubot and other calligraphic art commissions for clients across the country. She is also Director of Education at Mercaz Hebrew High School. Phyllis is a 2009 recipient of the Grinspoon-Steinhardt award for excellence in Jewish Education. She serves as the president of NAACCHHS, a support organization for Hebrew high schools in North America. Phyllis will teach 5th grade. Noah Ferro grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where he graduated college with a degree in History and English from Tennessee State University. In May 2015, he received a Master s in Religious Education from HUC-JIR s New York campus. He is currently a fourth year Rabbinical student at the school s Cincinnati campus, anticipating a 2017 ordination. He hopes to work both as a rabbi and as an educator in a medium-sized congregation. Noah lives in Northern Kentucky with his wife Cassondra, who works for a Kentucky public library system. Noah will be teaching 6th grade on Sunday. David Reinhart is a second year Rabbinic student at HUC-JIR and has spent the last year in Israel. He is from Buffalo Grove Illinois and was very active in Jewish camping, first as a camper and then as a counselor for several years. He was a Madrich in high school and also taught at a religious school in Chicago. David has been very involved in Jewish summer camp, attending throughout his youth as well as working at camps in college. David will be teaching 6th grade on Wednesday. Brett Schwartz was born and raised outside of Philadelphia. During high school he attended Gratz College where he received his teaching certificate and also earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Ithaca College, where he studied exercise science and outdoor recreation and lreceived his Masters Degree in Organizational Management & Leadership. He spent two years at Adath Israel as Coordinator of Youth and Family Programs and two more years in a similar position at Beth Emeth in Delaware. He was the Executive Director for the Washington and Lee Hillel. Brett will begin his second year teaching 7th grade. Chana Wolfson has enjoyed teaching Hebrew school classes ever since she participated in Mrs. Kogan s Teaching Assistant Program during junior high. She has taught Hebrew and Judaic Studies to grades three through eight and was a teaching assistant for students as young as pre-kindergarten. Chana is currently a student at the University of Cincinnati and will graduate this December (hooray!). She began her Judaic Studies at Yavneh Day School (now Rockwern Academy). She graduate from their 8 th grade and continued her studies through four years of Mercaz. She has completed college courses in advanced Hebrew, modern Hebrew poetry, history of the Hebrew language, and Hebrew Bible. She is very excited about her first year teaching at Adath Israel and looks forward to sharing her creativity, enthusiasm, and knowledge with her students. 37

38 Introducing our Madrichim, teaching assistants, for 5776/ ! Emily Jonas Ben Spector Nina Hayutin Shayna Kling Annie Jonas Hanna Leonard Jonah Rosenberg Hannah Rozenson Zachary Lempert Fletcher Guttman Brooke Goldwasser Hannah Lempert Ben Hayutin Max Rosenberg Matthew Swartz Max DelBello Samantha Winkler Becky Jonas Gabe Deutch Noah Garfunkel Lilly Reisenfeld Rena Lenchitz Noah Kaufman Tamar Goldwasser 38

39 Thank you to the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati for their support in our efforts to provide exciting education opportunities for our youth. In we were able to provide: 2 Hebrew Specialists An Expanded Madrichim program Teacher Training PR assistant New computers in the computer lab & A Jewish Chicago Experience that will take place this fall! Parents, Don't just drop off your children on Sundays, come in with them! Join Us EVERY Sunday Morning for breakfast in the school lobby. Coffee and nosh begins at 9:00 am. 39

40 Teach Each Child According to His Way Proverbs 22:6 40