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September/October 2009 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temple Israel Messenger SCHOOL NEWS Temple Israel welcomes our new school director Rhonda Levine: Is it back-to-school time already Although we’ve had an especially wet and rainy summer, sunny days are on the horizon at the Reba and Art Douglass Religious School. As the new Education Director, I am thrilled to be returning to the Hebrew school where I taught several years ago. I look forward to seeing familiar faces, and I’m eager to meet those of you whom I’ve never had the pleasure of knowing before. Most especially, I am excited to get to know all of our students as we begin a new year of Jewish learning together. I’m pleased to tell you that our school will be undergoing some wonderful facility improvements, such as new windows, better lighting, fresh paint and carpeting, all thanks to the kind generosity of the Maiman family and the Louis Wolf Foundation. A modernized, attractive learning environment will surely have a positive impact on our students’ successes here at the Reba and Art Douglass Religious School. With the High Holy Days fast approaching, we hope to see you and your children at our family-friendly Junior Congregation services. We are fortunate Rosh Hashanah falls on a weekend this year, giving our students the opportunity to be involved in the holiday on both Saturday and Sunday. We’re striving to make the services special and enjoyable for all ages, so I hope you’ll join us! Hebrew school registration will be sent out soon; please be sure to respond, so your child is “all set”. If you ever have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to call me at the school office: 342-3521. I look forward to seeing you and your family very soon! Shalom! Rhonda Levine – Education Director Junior Congregation High Holy Day Junior Congregation for all the students of the Reba and Art Douglass Religious School and visiting children in K-Kesher grades will take place at the following times: 1st Day Rosh HaShanah Saturday, September 19 10:00 AM 2nd Day Rosh HaShanah Sunday, September 20 10:00 AM Tashlich Sunday, September 20 6:00 PM at the Scranton Iron Furnaces Yom Kippur Monday, September 28 11:00 AM Torah Tour Sunday, October 14 6:00 PM Simchat Torah Procession Saturday, October 14 7:00 PM Adults – Our Youth Need You!! Did you have fun in USY Think about all you have gained from your experiences as an involved USY member and leader. Do you want our youth to have the same experience We need your help to make it happen for the next generation. We need adults to help our youth lead our chapters! Contact “Rabbi Joe” to see how you can help. Parents: USY (grades 8-12) offers something for everyone! Whether someone is interested in Social Action, Israel programs, or designing websites, USY has something to offer each of its unique members. USY has a wide variety of programming – chapter, regional and international, which suits the needs of a diverse group of youth. USY can be a great outlet for them to take on a leadership role, make friends, and learn about their Jewish heritage. And let’s not forget Kadima – grades (6&7): KADIMA is about fun and friends, sharing and laughter. KADIMA is about reaching out to others. KADIMA is about getting involved with Judaism and experiencing Jewish values. KADIMA is about learning, social-action projects, and celebrating Jewish holidays. KADIMA is about dances, terrific trips and awesome overnights, great regional events. KADIMA is about Leadership. Our youth need Kadima and USY – our Kadima and USY need YOU! Come to our 6th Annual Shabbat Under the Stars Friday Night, September 11, 2009 Shabbat Under the Stars starts our new year for pre-school age and school-age families with dinner and services in “Rabbi Joe” and wife Linda’s back yard. This is a great informal introduction to the Temple’s younger families – families who live the same way you do. There is no charge. Please call the Temple office to let us know you are coming and if there are any food restrictions of which we should be aware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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