Beren Buzz - May 4, 2017

Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim

Shabbat Candle Lighting 7:43 p.m.

Havdalah 8:52 p.m.

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Yom HaAtzmaut celebrations were kicked off with a beautiful musical Hallel Tefilla enhanced by the RMBA upper school band. Students from early childhood through upper school enjoyed dancing and singing which was followed by the middle school Daglanut performance. We hope you enjoy the video of the wonderful performance!

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Nathan Plumb

Congratulations to 11th grade student Nathan Plumb who has been selected as RMBA's winner of the Better 2 Write contest. Nathan will be awarded a scholarship to his camp or Israel program of choice by the Better Together program. Better Together strives to bring together Jewish teens and seniors for learning, sharing, and relationship building. To read Nathan's powerful essay click here.

RMBA Blood Drive

On Monday, in memory of Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror, RMBA students volunteered and helped run a blood drive where 34 units were collected. Thank you to 1st grade teacher Mirit Schneider for coordinating the blood drive.

Jewish Leaders

Throughout the year students in Giveret Erlichman's 4th grade class spent time learning about important people in Jewish History. The students created a Jewish leaders museum in their classroom showcasing their individual projects. Students in other grades were invited to come and tour. Pictured above is Ofir Tessler and Mae Vesgrozki. To view all the projects click here.

Happy 69th Birthday Israel!

Students in early childhood through upper school enjoyed many special activities to celebrate Israel's independence such as pita making in a Bedouin tent, creating Israeli mosaic art, cupcake decorating, Israeli dancing, inflatables and an obstacle course. Students were treated to a delicious falafel lunch and enjoyed carnival snacks and activities.

1st Grade Doctors

The students in Mrs. Schneider's first grade class had a chance to be 'doctors' and perform 'surgery'. Each doctor took a word strip and used their scalpels (scissors) to cut away extra letters to form a contraction from the two words. The students then glued the contraction onto a page and added a band-aid (apostrophe). All surgeries were successful!

Kindergarten Sidurim

Kindergarten students were excited for the arrival of their new siddurim! The students personalized their siddurim with their pictures and laminated them for long lasting use! The class spoke about how having a new siddur helps keep the tefillot that are said everyday fresh and exciting. Each student was presented their new siddur with the bracha that they will use it everyday to connect with Hashem.

Amud Aish Visual Arts Contest

Mazal tov to 8th grade student Tchelet Carmel who won 1st place (and $150) in the Amud Aish Memorial Museum's Third Annual Student Visual Arts and Literacy Contest. Entrants were asked to submit an artwork response reflecting on a child's life and the item they cherished. Over 1600 entries were received nationwide.

Men's Seminar

This week 11th and 12th graders visited the office of Eitan Lavon, Israel Consul General of the Southwest United States. Mr. Lavon explained the road to becoming a diplomat, the challenges that come along with the job, and the unique responsibility that we all have of representing Israel and the Jewish people.