Hebrew - a tricky language for most of us. Or, so we think. With only 21 letters (that’s 5 fewer than the English alphabet!) and very deliberate ways of producing the sounds (unlike the English language – i.e. fish - phish, cough - coff, caught – kawt – HA!) it’s not as tough as one might think.
Many parents have expressed concern about listening to their child read and practice Hebrew because they don’t know what the child should be reading. At the beginning of every school year we have arranged Adult Hebrew classes which meet once a week during Religious School. We’d like to provide that service once again. Rather than us dictating the time for the class, we thought we would ask you for input. If you are interested learning Hebrew, if you are interested in brushing up your rusty skills, or if you would like to learn trope (the method for chanting Hebrew), please let us know. We’d like to plan classes based on what you want rather than what we think you want. Please contact me, Cantor Margulis or Rabbi Winokur and let us know how we can best serve your needs!
Speaking of serving your needs…many of you are looking for connections for your children here at the synagogue. We have been pretty successful with Preschool – we have multiple opportunities during the school year for families to get together socially and that has created some very strong relationships. We have Religious School which allows students an opportunity to get to know one another, but because we ask them to refrain from socializing during the classroom time, it limits the
opportunities for them to become friends. We have Youth Groups for the students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and 9th through 12th grades. I began talking to a few parents this summer and we have decided to formulate another Youth Group for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. We’re going to call this youth group Klub 345. The group’s activities will be based here at TKC and, with the exception of the opening event, will happen right after Religious School. Klub 345’s opening event will be a Shabbaton
October 22nd and 23rd. Students will attend services and the Oneg Shabbat, then spend the night here at the Kehillah, being supervised by volunteer parents and me! I’m very excited about this new program and am especially grateful to Suesan Phillips, Eric Simon and Lorena Weinkle, who have been so supportive in the planning stages of this effort!!! Look for information coming soon about signing up your child for this wonderful program!
Anyone else who is interested in helping out with one of our Youth Groups should contact the appropriate advisor. For Klub 345, please let me know if you would like to help. Renee Sevy Hasterok (busysevy@bellsouth.net) is the Junior Youth Group Advisor this year (as well as the Youth Committee Chair), and would love some more parent involvement. Rachel Snow (raecie@comcast.net), our RAFTY advisor, is always looking for more high school teens to participate in RAFTY events.
It is so great to see everyone after our summer vacation. This past Sunday was a particular joy because of all the activity here. There were about one hundred extra teens hanging out at the Kehillah as a result of the leadership Kallah our Senior Youth Group hosted. Regional Song Leaders performed for our Religious School students at an assembly. The young men who sang were as impressive and enthusiastic on Sunday morning as they were Friday night during services. The kavanah (spirit) amongst all the teens was infectious! Todah Rabah to Rachel Snow and her committee of RAFTY officers who worked diligently to make this a wonderful weekend for our teens!
You are invited and encouraged to offer your ideas, comments and time to helping create meaningful programs here at the Kehillah. Our “Community of Life” benefits from active, participating members whether it be on a committee, taking a class, being part of a discussion group or coming to services. Think about the Hebrew class, volunteer your time, be a part of the community! Make a difference!
My family and I wish you all L’Shanah Tova Tikateivu!
Catherine Rosing
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