Chometz Burning 2006

The search for leaven. Bedikas Chometz, occurs Tuesday, April 11, 2006 after nightfall. This is the "feather and spoon" activity that all children love!
This year, on Wednesday morning, April 12, from 7:30 AM - 8 AM, Congregation Ohav Sholom (with approval from the Merrick Fire Department) will host Biyur Chometz, the burning of the remaining leaven found during the previous night's search. Although it is early in the morning, it is a great opportunity for our children to participate.

The fire dept will be present to ensure safety and participate in our ritual. I think our children will have a great time. It is early so that we can do it before work and school.

Bring your chometz to be burned. All members of Ohav Sholom and the greater Jewish Community are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Matzvah Factory

Hebrew School Newsletter by Fran Green

KinderKlassics has a wonderful selection of Judaic Books, especially marked down to have in time for Passover. Order forms have been sent home with the children.A percentage of all orders will go to benefit our Hebrew School, so don’t forget to buy those Afikomen presents!! All book orders should be handed in to the teachers no later than April 2, 2006 so that we may have them before the Passover Break!

***PLEASE NOTE THAT COSY IS FINISHED FOR THIS YEAR! MANY THANKS TO LES GRUSGOTT FOR HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE COSY PROGRAM AND OUR CHILDREN!***

*THERE WILL BE NO JEP FOR THE GIRLS ON APRIL 5^TH!*

April will soon be upon us and we have many events to look forward to! On April 2, 2006, please join us as we learn about life in the Israel Defense Force (IDF). The children will “train” for the IDF with real drills (minus the real guns!) We will be dividing the trainees into two groups. Children ages 4-7 will “train” from 9:15-10:15 and ages 8-14 from 10:15-11:15. This will take place during Hebrew School hours and there is a $5.00 fee.

Don’t forget that on April 8, the entire Hebrew School will participate in a Youth Shabbat service here at Ohav Sholom. Each child will be participating in the service and we would like to remind you to make sure your child is in the main sanctuary by 9:30am and is dressed appropriately for Shabbat services. If you are the father of a Hebrew School student and you would like to have an honor that morning, please notify the office ASAP!

Sunday, April 9^th, the Sunday only students, will have their Model Seder promptly at 9:15am. Parents are invited to join their children. At 10:15 am, students in Kitah Alef through Kitah Hay will compete in the annual Charoset Bowl. Parents are once again invited and encouraged to attend this event and cheer on their child(ren) and their class(es)! April 10^th is the last day of Hebrew School before the Passover Holiday. The first Seder night is Wednesday, April 12^th.
Classes will resume on April 24^th.

Lag Ba’Omer is May 16! The Jewish Committee on Scouting is holding a bonfire in honor of Lag B’Omer. Join the fun at the Fire Ring in Wantagh Park 5 PM – 7 PM. Bring your own picnic supper. Admission is free, please RSVP to alyanofsky@emial.com
For more information

Ohav Shalom Hebrew School’s Kib-“book”-tz, “A Community of Family Readers” Family Book Discussion and Make Your Own Sundae will take place on Wednesday June 14. 2006 7:00 PM-8 PM. Boys and Girls Ages 8-12 and a Parent or Adult Guest are welcome to join. Book: Golden Windows and Other Stories of Jerusalem, by Adele Geras. This book contains five interconnected stories about the life of the Genzel family living in Jerusalem between the years 1910 and 1954.

To Order the Book Now and RSVP Send $5.00 to Congregation Ohav Sholom

Checks must be received by April 24 to get the book an have plenty of time to read! Questions and comments contact Deborah dycohn@optonline.net
Checks, cash and Paypal (dycohn@optonline.net) will be accepted. If sending paypal please write a note For Ohav Sholom Ki book tz.

Registration for the 2006-2007 academic year has begun. Please make sure you have your deposit in by May 1^st and full payment is due by August 1, 2006! Don’t forget to spread the word about our wonderful Hebrew School!!

Dates to Remember

March
26. Sunday. Matzah Factory Trip. Please make sure to bring in permission slip and $11.00 fee. Buses will take the children to the Matzah Factory.

April
2. Sunday. Gadna. Lean about life in the Israel Defense Force (IDF). Children will "train" for the IDF with real drills! Ages 4-7 9:15-10:15 am. Ages 8-14 10:15-11:15 am. (Yes, there is still Hebrew School while the children before or after the children participate in this program). $5.00 fee.
8. Shabbat. Hebrew School Shabbat. Please join us in shul shabbat morning. Each child will be participating in the service shabbat morning in the main sanctuary. Students are expected to arrive by 9:30 AM.
9. Sunday The Sunday only students will have their model Seder at 9:15 AM. Parents are invited to join in and kvell at their children's knowledge of the Seder!
9. Sunday Kitah Aleph through Kitah Hay will have the charoset bowl beginning at 10:00 AM. Parents are invited to watch the children compete. Which class will win?
12 Wednesday. First Seder night. No Hebrew School April 12-23.
24 Monday. Classes Resume

May
16. Tuesday 5 PM - 7 PM Wantagh Park at the Fire Ring. A Fabulous Bonfire of Jewish camaraderie for boys and girls of Hebrew School age, and families and friends. Fun, Games, Storytelling of Jewish Heroes, and a Jewish Song Fest. Presented by The Jewish Committee on Scouting, Theodore Roosevelt Council, BSA. Fun, Games, Storytelling of Jewish Heroes, Jewish Song Fest and more. Bring your own picnic supper, Blankets and Chairs.
RSVP Alan Yanofsky (Betty's Grandpa) alyanofsky@email.com
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*Hebrew School Newsletter*

by Fran Green

Volume 8 Ohav Sholom Hebrew School 145 S. Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 3/12/06

Yasher Koach and Mazel Tov to the entire Alef class and their families! You all did a marvelous job yesterday in Shul. The Ohav Sholom congregation enjoys seeing how much the Hebrew School children are learning! I am sure that everyone had fun at the Purim Carnival and we hope that you will all join us tomorrow night, March 13^th at 6:45 pm for Megillah reading services followed by a Purim party! We encourage everyone (young and old) to come in costume.

Congregation Ohav Sholom’s Men’s Club is sponsoring a Family Bingo Night on March 18, 2006. This event is from 7:15-9:30pm and the fee is $5.00 per person with a $21.00 max. per family. This entrance fee includes pizza, soda, prizes and lots of fun! Please send in your check made payable to Ohav Men’s Club and submit it to the office as soon as possible. If you wish to pay at the door, please keep in mind that at the door, it’s $5.00 more!

For those classes that are going on the trip to the Matzah Factory on March 26th, please make sure you have turned in your money and permission slip.

C.O.S.Y.

Tonight was the last C.O.S.Y. event of the 2005-2006 school year. We would like to thank Les Grusgott for all his efforts in leading our youth group. The children have had a wonderful time. We look forward to next year's activities.