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"Authoring a New Chapter"
D’var Kesher
April 7, 2017/ 11
Nisan, 5777
Parashat Tzav/ Leviticus 6:1-8:36
Greetings!
It is with great excitement that I share with our whole community the official launch of our largest ever fundraising campaign, "Hadesh Yamenu – The Renewal Campaign.” As you may recall, “Hadesh Yamenu,” or “renew our days,” is a Hebrew phrase we sing during the High Holy Days, and becomes a powerful refrain for the most important and long term visioning work that must be done if we are to grow, expand, and not only survive, but to thrive spectacularly. This is the work we are doing at CJDS right now.
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Pictured above: Hadesh Yamenu Parent & Alumni Event Invitation
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The
Hadesh Yamenu
event will allow us to ground ourselves in our rich and nourishing past, and also to look ahead. I will share with all of you my vision for designing a proud and bold future. It will be an evening of wine and cheese on Sunday May 7th, held at the home of CJDS alumni parents, Katie and Brett Kaufman. Brett is the Co-Chair of the
Hadesh Yamenu
Campaign, along with our Board President, Andrew Grossman. As I have gotten to know both Katie and Brett this year, I have been invigorated and inspired by the depth of their commitment and the size of their passion for CJDS. They adore this school and are so grateful for everything that it offers young Jewish families in Central Ohio.
Hadesh Yamenu
is similar to the CJDS Wisdom of the Heart event that many know from previous years, in that it will be an opportunity for current and alumni parents of the school to gather and celebrate its many joyful achievements and to hear about the vision for moving forward.
This event is also unlike Wisdom of the Heart, as it will not include an auction and there are no tickets to purchase to attend. It is also planned as a more intimate gathering in that it is specifically for the CJDS family: current and alumni parents; and of course, our family includes the staff and faculty of CJDS, who are the very heart and soul of our school family and the members of our Board of Trustees who work tirelessly behind the scenes for the fiscal success of the school. The board will be publicly introduced by Andrew Grossman, for all of you who have not yet met this impressive group:
Judith Bassik
Laura Greenland
Andrew Grossman, President
June Gutterman
Robin Judd, past President
Michael Levin, Treasurer
Kurt Malkoff
Jay Moses, Vice President
Marla Moskowitz
Ruth Rubin
Alexandra Schimmer, Vice President
Jennifer Wasserstrom, Secretary
Sara Zeigler, Immediate past President
Columbus Jewish Day School was born in the exciting minds of several courageous and insightful founders. We are here today thanks to their determination and sophisticated conceptualization of what it means to bring Jewish and General studies together in meaningful ways. We are the evidence and the grateful beneficiaries of their inspired belief in the vital need for a Jewish day school that celebrates the full and dynamic spectrum of Jewish expression through cutting edge rigorous, experiential, and joyous education. So we are thrilled that Tobi Gold, whose photo you walk by every time you walk into the school, and who is our core founder, will join us at
Hadesh Yamenu
to represent our important roots.
This evening and the
Hadesh Yamenu
Campaign itself, is a crucial step in the lifecycle of this school. So if you are a current or alumni parent, hold the evening of May 7th on your calendars, click here right now to RSVP! (or on the invitation above), and join me as we author this next great chapter of CJDS together!
Don’t forget to savor your
challah
this
Shabbat
, and I wish you and your families meaningful and sweet journeys out of Egypt,
Chag Pesach Sameach
!
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"CJDS is truly a unique and special place. It helped shape me in to the person I am today. As students, we were taught to express our thoughts and opinions confidently and unapologetically, a lesson I have carried throughout my life. I will forever cherish the fond memories created and the friendships formed."
- CJDS Alumna, Lauren Borstein (CJDS Class of 2004)
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Pictured above: CJDS Alumna Lauren Borstein
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For the most up-to-date version of our calendar and a full list of CJDS events:
CLICK HERE!
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CJDS All-School Passover Hike
Highbanks Metro Park
Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 10:00am
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PASSOVER HIKE:
Join your CJDS friends and family for a hike and some outdoor fun while we're on break! We can hike, play outdoor games, and play on the playground. Pack a kosher-for-Passover picnic for your family. See you then!
Email Rayna (raynaweiner@gmail.com) with questions.
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9466 Columbus Pike
Lewis Center, OH 43035
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Stop by Wednesday mornings, just after drop-off for coffee and conversation with Rabbi Z, 8:30am - 9:00am. This weekly event is an informal chance to think out loud and share reflections and ideas you may have about the school. It's also a chance to discuss topics of interest facing education and Jewish living today.
Next Cup of C-Joe-D-S
May 10
May 17
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SAVE THE DATE
Friday, May 19: Annual CJDS Butterfly Release 11:30am
Tuesday, May 23: CJDS 6th Grade Graduation 7:00-8:30pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
APRIL
Monday, April 10 - Tuesday April 18: Pesah (Passover) Break NO SCHOOL OFFICES CLOSED
Wednesday, April 19: Classes Resume
Monday, April 24: Yom HaShoah 8:45-9:15am (3rd-6th grades)
Friday, April 28: All School Israel Kabbalat Shabbat led by Neta Ben Ezra (1:40-2:20pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium)
MAY
Tuesday, May 2: Yom Hazikaron 8:40-9:15am
Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
Tuesday, May 2: Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration: (TTBD) Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
Tuesday, May 2 - May 5: 6th Grade Philadelphia Trip
Friday, May 5 All School Kabbalat Shabbat 1:40-2:20pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium (
3
rd grade leads)
Monday, May 8 – Friday, May 12: IOWA Testing times will vary
Friday, May 12: Lag B’omer Celebration 11:00am-12:00pm CJDS Field
Friday, May 12: CJDS
Color Run 2:45-3:15pm CJDS Field
Sunday, May 14: Lag B’omer
Thursday, May 18: CJDS Arts Night 6:30-8:00pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
Friday, May 19: CJDS Genizah Ceremony 11:20am-11:35am CJDS Cheri Beth Wasserstrom Butterfly Garden
Friday, May 19: CJDS Butterfly Release 11:35am-12:00pm CJDS Cheri Beth Wasserstrom Butterfly Garden
Tuesday, May 23: 6
th Grade Graduation 7:00-8:30pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
Wednesday, May 24: Yom Yerushalayim
Friday, May 26: Learning Bridge Assembly (parents create a bridge with their arms. As students run under and through the bridge, they move up to their next CJDS grade - join us for this fun event)1:30pm-2:15pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
Friday, May 26: Last Day of School
Thursday, August 17: First Day of School for Students
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ORDERING DEADLINE EXTENDED TO
APRIL 19
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ONLINE ORDERING STILL AVAILBALE!
Click on the IMAGE to today!
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NEED MULCH? Oakland Nursery
Gift Cards
Click on the Oakland Nursery image for a printable form.
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Get all of your spring gardening needs and benefit the CJDS Environmental Education Program!
Purchase Oakland Nursery gift cards through CJDS and we will keep 20% of the profits. Cards are $20.00 each. To purchase gift certificates, just click
here for a printable form. Checks should be made payable to CJDS for the desired amount. Your gift cards can be picked up or mailed to you within two weeks.
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BOXTOPS for Education
SEND THEM IN TODAY
CJDS is collecting Box Tops for Education. This is an easy way to earn money for our school! Click on the BOXTOPS image to learn more.
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Box Tops are pink rectangles generally found on the packages of Annie's snacks, General Mills cereals, Kleenex boxes, Ziploc products, Lysol products, and more.
The school receives money for each one, so start clipping and send them in to school!
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10 & Under Tennis
Click on the image below for a printable version of the Tennis Registration form
SUMMER TENNIS LESSONS AVAILABLE TOO!
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Pictured above: Students planted parsley seeds for their Seder plates.
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Pictured above: 1st and 2nd grade students enjoyed creating their own Seder tables.
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Pictured above and below: 4th graders studying the order of the Seder.
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Pictured above: 4th grade is peeling, shredding, and enjoying!
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Pictured below: 2nd graders acting in the Passover play, pictured here are Pharaoh, with Miriam and Yoheved.
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Pictured above: Students help to clean up, care and prepare the CJDS Cheri Beth Wasserstrom Butterfly Garden for planting.
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Pictured above and below: Kindergarten Passover activities and creative drama.
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5th graders preparing for their Kabbalat Shabbat performance.
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**COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER & TZEDAKAH OPPORTUNITY**
Mentor a 5th-12th grader from Whitehall
C
ity schools! The kids are mostly from newly arrived Ethiopian, Eritrean, Somali and Latino families. Depending on their age, they need help with homework, business & social skills, and planning for life after high school.
ETSS (a local agency) is creating a cohort of mentors from to coordinate training and support with the Mentoring Center of Central Ohio. Volunteers commit to meeting with their student about once/week for a year, plus quarterly training sessions beginning late spring/early summer. Mentors of all ages are welcome, including
E
nglish-only!
Interested? Contact Alumni Parent, Kenny Steinman. (
kjsteinman@gmail.com 614.599.4763) for more information.
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Kindergarten: Stefanie Zelkind
Grade 1-2: Rayna Weiner and Adam Davis
Grade 3: Merav Dill and Bat-Ami Moses
Grade 4: Maggie Saracheck and Sara Zeigler
Grade 5: Alan Bassik
Grade 6: Ruth Rubin and Jennifer Wasserstrom
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Parent Volunteer Opportunity
Daily 11:30-12:30
We have daily opportunities to help support our Hot Lunch Program.
Lunch volunteers help set up and serve our catered hot lunch.
Sign Up Today!
Monday - Friday from 11:30-12:30
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May Their Memory Be a Blessing...
Mazel Tov!
We want to know about the life cycle events in your family!
Remember CJDS in your tributes to honor these meaningful events. If you’d like to make a donation, please click here.
CJDS Tribute Cards
CJDS Tribute Cards provide a thoughtful and caring gift for everyone. The income generated by every purchase enhances a child's educational experience at CJDS. You can get the All-Occasion pack year-round. It includes five pre-printed memorial cards and five pre-printed special event cards for only $90. You can also make an individual tribute gift and we will send a Tribute card to the recipient. Tribute cards require seven business days for delivery.
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We Collect Boxtops
Help us reach our goal this year of $1000.00
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AmazonSmile
When you shop at
smile.amazon.com
, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to CJDS.
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The Rewards Add Up
Have you linked CJDS to your Kroger Plus card or Giant Eagle Advantage Card?
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Community Events
To learn more about these events
Click on any of the images
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Baked Goods Delivered to the Classroom
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Hooray for Challah!
Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year! Once again, we are fortunate for the opportunity to order weekly challahs and baked goods from Matt’s Bakery. It is as easy as "pie" to place your orders. All you need to do is go to the Matts Bakery website to see a full listing of all of their delicious items. All challah and or baked goods will be delivered on Fridays to your child’s classroom.
Have questions? Call or email Matt's directly:
info@matt’sbakery.com or (614) 237-4848
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Order your CJDS Apparel today!
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We have several events and opportunities for you to come to the school. Take a look at our school calendar of events
HERE.
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