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D’var Kesher
April 21, 2017/ 24
Nissan, 5777
9th Day of the
Omer
Parashat Shimini/ Leviticus 9:1-11:47
Greetings!
Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful Pesach break. I have loved hearing some fantastic afikoman-finding stories from the students this week. You have some creative customs in your families!
As soon as Pesach ends, we start counting down until the next holiday of Shavuot. And this counting captures a favorite educational paradox of mine, which is also my favorite paradox in Judaism:
In addition to being an historically and agriculturally based custom, the “counting of the Omer” is a conceptual framework for understanding the period between Pesach and Shavuot. In biblical times, Pesach was the season of the barley harvest, and Shavuot marked the wheat harvest. Each of the fifty days between Pesach and Shavuot, an “Omer” (literally, an offering) was offered. As it says,
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"You shall count off seven weeks; start to count the seven weeks when the sickle is first put to the standing grain. Then you shall observe the Feast of Weeks for Adonai your God, offering a free will contribution as Adonai your God has blessed you.”
-Devarim/Deuteronomy 16:9-10
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Omer Calendar
The Countdown from Egypt to Sinai
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This “sefirah” or “counting” represents a crucial metaphor: it is a bridge. This Sefirah bridges the freedom gained with our redemption at Pesach, to the receiving and accepting of the Torah and its commandments at Sinai during Shavuot. The paradox, then, is that
we must be free in order to accept the laws. At the same time,
we are not free until we accept the laws (the structure and limits for our lives). This important tension plays itself out in almost every educational moment. We are always somewhere between Pesach and Shavuot; between the formative moment of walking through the parted sea, and the normative moment of the receiving the laws at Sinai.
Shabbat shalom, wishing you an Omer that really counts!
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Events you won't want to miss...
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CJDS
Hadesh Yemanu Event
Sunday, May 7
7:30 PM
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Click on the image above to RSVP/Register to attend!
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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. Alumni and current parents will gather together as Rabbi Z. shares her 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.
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(REGISTER BY MAY 8th)
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CJDS Annual Memorial Butterfly Release
Friday, May 19
11:30am
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We remember loved ones through the acts of loving-kindness we perform in this world. In keeping with CJDS' tradition, we invite you to attend our Annual Butterfly Release. During the event, name(s) of people you wish to have memorialized are read aloud as each butterfly is released.
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CJDS ARTS NIGHT
NEW DATE
Monday, May 22
6:30pm
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Parents,
We just caught an important conflict that regrettably was missed last year in the flurry of transitions. Our CJDS “Night of the Arts” was inadvertently scheduled the same night as a key event for Congregation Agudas Achim, which is a conflict that will impact many of our families. As a result, we will be moving our Night of the Arts event to MONDAY, MAY 22 from 6:30-8:00pm.
We apologize for this change, and hope it does not cause too much or any inconvenience. We look forward to celebrating with you on May 22 to enjoy a wonderful evening of amazing art together!
Warmly,
Rabbi Z.
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"At CJDS I was given a worldly perspective while being taught how to give, take and learn. CJDS, to me, means all of that for which I am grateful."
- CJDS Alumni, Ari Schottenstein (CJDS Class of 2004)
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Pictured above: CJDS Alumni Ari Schottenstein
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WE HAVE RECENTLY UPDATED THE CALENDAR
For the most up-to-date version of our calendar and a full list of CJDS events:
CLICK HERE!
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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
Sunday, May 7: CJDS Hadesh Yamanu Event 7:30pm-9:00pm at the home of Katie and Brett Kaufman
Friday, May 19: Annual CJDS Butterfly Release 11:30am
**NOTE NEW DATE** Monday, May 22: CJDS Night of the Arts 6:30pm-8:00pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
Tuesday, May 23: CJDS 6th Grade Graduation 7:00pm-8:30pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
APRIL
Monday, April 24: Yom HaShoah 8:45am-9:15am (3rd-6th grades)
Friday, April 28: All School Assembly "A Journey Through Israel" 1:40pm-2:20pm led by Neta Ben Ezra Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
MAY
Tuesday, May 2: Yom Hazikaron 8:40am-9:15am
Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
**NOTE NEW TIME** Tuesday, May 2: Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration: 2:00pm-3:15pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
Tuesday, May 2 - May 5: 6th Grade Philadelphia Trip
Friday, May 5 All School Kabbalat Shabbat 1:40pm-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
**NOTE NEW TIME** Friday, May 12: CJDS
Color Run 2:30pm-3:15pm CJDS Field
Sunday, May 14: Lag B’omer
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
**NOTE NEW DATE** Monday, May 22:
CJDS Arts Night
6:30pm-8:00pm Allison Goldberg Senser Gymnasium
Tuesday, May 23: 6
th Grade Graduation 7:00pm-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 2017-2018 Calendar coming soon!
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NEED MULCH? Oakland Nursery
Gift Cards
Click on the Oakland Nursery image for a printable form.
Purchase Oakland Nursery gift cards through CJDS and we 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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Pictured above and below: The 6th grade class hit the town today with Rabbi Z. for a field trip to Audubon and Bicentennial Park.
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We learned all about recycling in Israel from our community Shlicha (and CJDS parent) Merav Livneh Dill.
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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
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nglish-only!
Interested? Contact Alumni Parent, Kenny Steinman.
kjsteinman@gmail.com or 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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Supporting
our
Community
We Want to Know About the Life Cycle Events in Your Family
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Mi shaberach
When a member of the CJDS family is ill or in need of healing, the entire community lends its support and its prayers for a full and complete recovery.
Bradley Rothbaum
CJDS Alumni Class of 2016
(his Hebrew name is Benyamin Eitan)
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Mazel Tov!
Annelyn Baron (CJDS Kindergarten Teacher)
Mazel Tov to Annelyn for being chosen to light the Torch at Israelfest 2017 as part of the Twelve Torches Ceremony.
This ceremony honors individuals within the greater Columbus Jewish community who are models for all, demonstrate a connection to Israel and are involved in many aspects of the Columbus Jewish Community.
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May Their Memory Be a Blessing...
Remember CJDS in your tributes to honor the memory of a loved one.
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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