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
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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!!