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Thursday, January 14 / 4 Shevat 5776
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 17:              School Closed - MLK Weekend
Wednesday, January 20:     Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, January 24:            Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM
                                                    *Workshop and concert with Naomi Less (10:00 - 12:00)
Wednesday, January 27:     Regular Class Day for 2nd-7th Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Sunday, January 31:            Regular Class Day for K-7th Grades 9:00 - 12:00 PM 

For additional upcoming events please click HERE
Religious School Happenings
A Message from Religious School Principal, Lois Tompkins
 We had a GREAT time last Sunday with the Acapella group.  They worked in small groupings with all of our students, and then put on an amazing concert, including a wide variety of traditional Jewish songs and modern tunes (who doesn't love "Lean on Me"?). Our kids joined the group on stage for a beautiful rendition of 'Let It Be" in Hebrew and English!  Todah Rabah to Hazzan Holzer for sharing this group with us.  Check out pictures (below); more can be found on our Flickr site HERE.
 
 
NO SCHOOL this Sunday!  Enjoy the weekend,
 
Lois
News from the Galinsky Academy
Galinsky Academy L'Dor V'Dor Annual Campaign Spring Kick Off Event

Be a part of the future, today!
The Galinsky Academy's L'Dor V'Dor Annual Giving Campaign is kicking off its spring event: It's In Our DNA. Join us on Thursday, January 28 at 10:30 AM at the home of Meryl and Harris Rittenberg, where our event chairs, Jeanine Rogozinski and Andrea Mail will tell you more about the May 22, 2016 event and become a part of the planning committees that are now forming!

To RSVP to Nancy Davis, click HERE or call 904-268-4200, ext. 147
(Rittenberg Home address will be shared upon RSVP)
Purchase a Leagram!
Orders due January 29!

To participate in a collective congratulations to the students of the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School Kitah Alef (First Grade) class purchase a JJC Sisterhood Leagram today.

To purchase a Leagram, click HERE for the form, or click HERE to visit the Sisterhood website to purchase online
Join us for our next Parent Connect!

Save the Date!      Bring a friend!

Join Karin Hallet & Andrea Hernandez for the next Parent connect session on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 8:30 AM in the Library for a hands on learning session. 

The topic is Visual Learning!
A quick note from Cindy Land, our Galinsky Academy Special Needs Resource Teacher.

I wanted to let you know about a great conference at UNF that has many interesting and informative speakers. I have attended for the past two years and have come away with lots of great information and contacts. Hope to see you there.

Click HERE for more information about the TOOLS FOR SUCCESS FAMILY CONFERENCE on February 4, 2016 at University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm. This is the 21st Annual Tools for Success Family Conference, a conference for and about the families of children with Special Needs ages Birth to 22.
Spotlight on PTA
The PTA is pleased to announce a gift of $1500 to the Henry and Miriam Kramer library. 

With this gift, Mrs. Hallett will be able to enhance the K-2 non-fiction, Judaica and Parenting collections.  This gift is a result of your continued support of the PTA. 

Thank you!
Spring Clean and Earn $!
The Mommy Sale ( March 6) is looking for sellers.  Open to all!
 
Reserve your table today!

Click HERE to find information on shopping or selling. 

Click HERE to reserve your table.
BOX TOPS!
Spring collection ends February 19, 2016. For every Box Top you turn in the PTA gets 10 cents! Have some to spare? Turn them into the Religious School Office or collection box in the lobby. Our Academy Fall Collection earned over $300.
Events at the Jacksonville Jewish Center
For this week's NEW "HaKesher" click HERE

For all upcoming events at the JJC click HERE for the JJC website!
Sisterhood Torah Fund Concert
Saturday, January 23 at 8:00 PM

Prior to the Naomi Less band performance the Torah Fund Concert, Sisterhood will present the Horty T. Gendzier Woman of Achievement award to Lara Werwa for her many years of service to Center Sisterhood. In addition Sisterhood will present Edie Jordan with a Guardian Torah Pin for her years of service at the Center.

Tickets are $18 for an individual or $36 for a family and can be purchased online by visiting the Sisterhood Website HERE.
Community News

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Volunteering will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on February 7, 2016 at the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) Auditorium


Want to volunteer?
Click HERE to sign up or for more information!
The mission of the Galinsky Academy of the Jacksonville Jewish Center is to provide the highest quality education through the finest teachers, a comprehensive curriculum, and cutting edge technology to Jewish children of all ages.  The Galinsky Academy consists of the DuBow Preschool, the Bernard & Alice Selevan Religious School, the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School, and Setzer Youth Education.