Dear Parents,
We had such a great time on Sunday at Shalom Street at the JCC. The students really enjoyed themselves. They loved listening to the story that was read and answering questions. Most of them did a project that they took home and several of the kids walked around the book fair and were ready to purchase several books.
Tuesday we began learning G'milut Chassadim. We talked about what it to be a Jewish Hero. The students know that a Jewish hero is someone who lives by Jewish values. Someone who reaches out to others and treats people with respect and love.The students learned that doing the right thing is the best way to live their lives. They gave examples of what it means to them to be a Jewish hero.
One of the examples I used was our Fall Fix Up day last week and how that is an Act of Loving-kindness. I asked the students what are some Acts of Kindness they do at home.
Ariana- Pick up branches outside and rake the leaves
Justin-Listen to mom and dad, help feed the dog and cat
Evan-Help the cleaning lady pick up my clothes from the floor
The students were introduced to the concept of tzedakah. They learned how important it is to give charity and how much it helps other people. We try to do acts of g'milut chasadim (acts of kindness) in our everday lives. We care for people who are ill, help others in the community; show patience, and compassion to others. I will be talking about this for awhile and we will do some worksheets to explain how doing kind things for others makes us feel good.
Attached our pictures I took at Shalom Street so you can see how much fun your children were having.
Hope everyone has a great week and I look forward to seeing your students on Sunday.
Thank you,
Morah Dresner Wais
We had such a great time on Sunday at Shalom Street at the JCC. The students really enjoyed themselves. They loved listening to the story that was read and answering questions. Most of them did a project that they took home and several of the kids walked around the book fair and were ready to purchase several books.
Tuesday we began learning G'milut Chassadim. We talked about what it to be a Jewish Hero. The students know that a Jewish hero is someone who lives by Jewish values. Someone who reaches out to others and treats people with respect and love.The students learned that doing the right thing is the best way to live their lives. They gave examples of what it means to them to be a Jewish hero.
One of the examples I used was our Fall Fix Up day last week and how that is an Act of Loving-kindness. I asked the students what are some Acts of Kindness they do at home.
Ariana- Pick up branches outside and rake the leaves
Justin-Listen to mom and dad, help feed the dog and cat
Evan-Help the cleaning lady pick up my clothes from the floor
The students were introduced to the concept of tzedakah. They learned how important it is to give charity and how much it helps other people. We try to do acts of g'milut chasadim (acts of kindness) in our everday lives. We care for people who are ill, help others in the community; show patience, and compassion to others. I will be talking about this for awhile and we will do some worksheets to explain how doing kind things for others makes us feel good.
Attached our pictures I took at Shalom Street so you can see how much fun your children were having.
Hope everyone has a great week and I look forward to seeing your students on Sunday.
Thank you,
Morah Dresner Wais
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