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supervision. Typically the early childhood program follows the synagogue’s practice. 5) Hot Dogs – There has been much debate over the past few years about the level of kashrut of some hot dogs. If you are planning on serving hot dogs, check with your rabbi to find out which brands he or she deems acceptable (and of course make sure you are serving them with parve buns!). 6) Typically grape juice must have an acceptable hechsher, especially if it is being used for ritual purposes. It is important to learn your rabbi’s policy. Sources Klein, Issac, “The Kashrut of Gelatin,” Responsa and Halakhic Studies, KTAV Publishing House, 1975, pp. 59-74. Klein, Issac, “Kashrut,” Responsa and Halakhic Studies, KTAV Publishing House, 1975, 43-58. Vision for Conservative Early Childhood Programs: A Journey Guide Maxine Segal Handelman USCJ Department of Education 117
Appendix B – Sample Letter from the Rabbi Dear Parent(s), We understand that there has been some confusion about the Academy’s kashrut and birthday party policy and we want to clarify what the policy is and why it was developed. As part of Temple Beth Am, we are informed by the practices of Conservative Judaism and look to Rabbi Rembaum as our Mara d’atra, or religious authority. He advises us in developing our religious practices and policies. The Academy’s policy is that when the school sponsors an event, whether on campus, at an outside venue, or at a family’s home, all the food served must be certified kosher under rabbinic supervision. For other events, like birthday parties or play dates, we have asked families to be considerate of our diverse student body in terms of personal religious practices. We ask that you not schedule parties on Shabbat or Jewish holidays and that you plan the menu to be inclusive of our families that observe Kashrut. In practice, this has meant that while the food served does not have to be rabbinically certified, there may not be a mixture of milk and meat items and it should be made from kosher ingredients. Our community is exceptional for many reasons, but particularly because we are inclusive and not judgmental of each other’s religious practices. When inviting friends over for play dates or dinner, we have always made sure that even if our homes are not kosher, that kosher options are available and that all our children are made to feel welcome in their friends’ homes. Our Academy teaches our children about the importance of being part of a community. The kashrut policy was formulated with this idea in mind, along with the values that inform Conservative Jewish practice and Temple Beth Am. It is in this spirit that we ask everyone to be sensitive to this policy and our communal spirit. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to speak with either one of us. We are here for both your children and you. Looking forward to an outstanding year. Sincerely, Rabbi Mitchel Malkus Education Director Angie Bass ECC Director Vision for Conservative Early Childhood Programs: A Journey Guide Maxine Segal Handelman USCJ Department of Education 118
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Introduction Early childhood educat
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clergy and other synagogue professi
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Ethical Behavior “Justice, justic
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How to Use This Section Jewish valu
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“I would like to have a drink of
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they shared the wheat equally each
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For class discussion: 1. How could
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Then one day, Jacob was walking nea
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Dima ben Netina and the Ruby: A Sto
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Made with Love: A Story of Ma’ach
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Aaron and the fighting friends: A S
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That night, when the sun disappeare
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The next morning King Solomon woke
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So Abba and Ima went back to their
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All the other parts of the body lau
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For class discussion: 1. Why couldn
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Impatient Abraham: A Story of Teshu
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Stone Soup: A Story of Tikkun Olam
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Rabbi Zusya and the Birds Who Would
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The Holy Miser - a story of Tzedaka
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“Almost perfect?” questioned th
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Jules, Jacqueline, The Hardest Word
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Values by story - grid 1 continued
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God and Spirituality Among the most
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Preparing Yourself for Wrestling wi
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their questions. Do not avoid the c
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• Celebrate and acknowledge life-
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5. We are thankful for God’s gift
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• Morning Brachot The rabbis tell
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• Shabbat Tefillot Fridays are an
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Barchu Barchu et Adonai ha-m’vora
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Page 87 and 88: Continuity The most valuable early
Page 89 and 90: Ritual Observance and Halachah Ritu
Page 91 and 92: Kipot A kipah, also known in Yiddis
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Page 111 and 112: 3. Spices We lift the spice box and
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Page 117: Appendix A - More Kashrut Details B
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Page 127 and 128: Creating a Jewish Environment The e
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