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27 Cheshvan 5778
/ November 16, 2017
Toldot
Genesis 25:19-28:9
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K-12 Education Program Newsletter 11/16/17
(This is a two-week issue.)
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Upcoming Sessions:
Gesher l'Kesher
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Saturday, Nov. 18 9:00am-noon
Rishonim
- Sunday, Nov. 19 9:30-11:30am
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew
- Sunday-Monday, Nov. 19-20
No Programs Tuesday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Nov 26 in observance of Thanksgiving
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew -
Monday-Friday, Nov. 27-Dec. 1
WNP Middle School
- Wednesday, Nov. 29 6:00-8:00pm (Including parent program)
Gesher l'Kesher
and
Rishonim
Community Shabbat Dinner -
Friday, Dec. 1 6:10pm
6th Grade
B'nai Mitzvah
Orientation -
Saturday, Dec. 2 9:00am-1:00pm at PTBE
Rishonim
- Sunday, Dec. 3 9:30-11:30am
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew
- Sunday-Friday, Dec. 3-8
WNP Middle School -
Wednesday, Dec. 6 6:00-8:00pm
WNP High School
- Wednesday, Dec. 6 6:30-8:00pm (6:30pm for those having dinner)
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GESHER L'KESHER
THIS Saturday, Nov. 18 9:00am-noon
-
Gesher l'Kesher
begins in the Sanctuary at 9:00am for our “
This Shabbat Rocks!
” service followed by bagels on the patio and grade level learning.
Kesher
parents are invited (and expected) to stay for the Shabbat service. The
Gesher
topic for this session will be ‘Why are there different kinds of Jews?’ Please plan to bring a favorite family recipe (not the food itself, just the recipe!). Come prepared to talk about where the recipe comes from, favorite memories it brings to mind, and the person who taught it to you.
The
Kesher
topic is the value of '
kol yisrael aravim zeh l'zeh
', all of Israel is responsible for each other.
Learn more here...
Next session: Community Shabbat Dinner:
Friday, Dec. 1 6:10pm - Join us for our Chanukah inspired dinner. Our evening begins with the Tree of Life Shabbat Service at 5:30pm (for younger families with K-3rd graders) followed by Shabbat dinner at 6:10pm. Our Shabbat Hallelu Service (for families with older children) will begin at 7:15pm. Please
click here
to RSVP for dinner by Tuesday, Nov. 28 so we can plan food and seating accordingly.
Parent Learning Opportunity: How to do Chanukah Sunday, Dec. 3 at 9:45am
- Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin will teach the second in a series of adult education programs on how to do the Jewish holidays. This class is perfect for adults looking to learn more about Chanukah and how to celebrate at home with their families. Please
RSVP here
.
Winter Camp at Walden West!
- Included in your
Kesher
registration, all 2nd-5th Grade PTBE students are invited to attend Winter Camp at Walden West, December 8-10. Experience the magic of summer camp in winter! This camp was originally scheduled for Camp Newman, but with the fires in Santa Rosa, we are relocating it for our PTBE kids. Please see
this flyer
to learn more and to register with Kim (kbeauchamp@ptbe.org). We have a bus available to transport the kids on Friday afternoon from PTBE, but it's first come, first served upon registration.
Early bird deadline is THIS Sunday, Nov. 19.
For any additional
Gesher l'Kesher
related questions or concerns please contact Rabbi Sara (
rabbisara@ptbe.org
).
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RISHONIM
THIS Sunday, Nov. 19 9:30-11:30am
- All K-2nd grade will begin in the Sanctuary; parents are encouraged to stay. 3rd-5th grade will begin in class.
Read more here...
No
Rishonim
Sunday, Nov. 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Community Shabbat Dinner:
Friday, Dec. 1 6:10pm - Join us for our Chanukah inspired dinner. Our evening begins with the Tree of Life Shabbat Service at 5:30pm (for younger families with K-3rd graders) followed by Shabbat dinner at 6:10pm. Our Shabbat Hallelu Service (for families with older children) will begin at 7:15pm. Please
click here
to RSVP for dinner by Tuesday, Nov. 28 so we can plan food and seating accordingly. If you are not already enrolled in our Communtiy Shabbat dinners, you may sign up on an individual basis by contacting
Cindi Serbin
to RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Next session: Sunday, Dec. 3
- This
Rishonim
session includes a special adult learning program titled, "How to do Chanukah" with Rabbi Sara from 9:45-11:00am. This class is perfect for adults looking to learn more about Chanukah and how to celebrate at home with their families. Please
RSVP here
.
Save the Date: Our 2nd and 3rd graders will be making over 350 sandwiches for Sunday Sandwich Hevre (SSH) Sunday, Dec. 3
helping to feed hungry people in our community. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Parents can donate their time and sandwich supplies to help make this program a success. Please
click here
to sign up.
Winter Camp at Walden West!
- All 2nd-5th Grade PTBE students are invited to attend Winter Camp at Walden West, December 8-10. Experience the magic of summer camp in winter! This camp was originally scheduled for Camp Newman, but with the fires in Santa Rosa, we are relocating it for our PTBE kids. Please see
this flyer
to learn more and to register with Kim (kbeauchamp@ptbe.org).
Early bird deadline is THIS Sunday, Nov. 19.
For any
Rishonim
related questions or concerns please contact Rabbi Lisa (
rabbilisa@ptbe.org
).
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3rd-5th Grade Hebrew
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew Sunday-Monday, Nov. 19-20
No 3rd-5th Grade Hebrew Tuesday-Sunday, Nov. 21-26 in observance of Thanksgiving
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew will resume Monday-Friday, Nov. 27-Dec. 1
Home Practice:
Our teachers have created home practice assignments for their classes via the link below. Please click to see what your student can practice at home over the Thanksgiving break.
Learn more here.
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WNP Middle School
No WNP Wednesday, Nov. 22
Wednesday, Nov. 29 6:00-8:00pm -
Dinner will be Chinese food. Special
parent program with Rabbi Dennis 6:30-7:30pm, "Talking with kids about the Holocaust and our world today."
Learn more here...
6th Grade
B'nai Mitzvah
Orientation Saturday, Dec. 2 9:00am-1:00pm
- Please refer to last week's email invitation to this required 6th Grade
B'nai Mitzvah
Orientation at PTBE for 6th grade students and at least one parent. Please
RSVP here
by Monday, Nov. 20.
Next session: Wednesday, Dec. 6 6:00-8:00pm
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WNP High School
Next session: Wednesday, Dec. 6 6:30-8:00pm
Registration is NOW OPEN
for NFTY CWR Fallinter December 1-3.
Be Aware, Be Accountable. Due to popular demand, Fallinter will again center on social justice and advocacy. We’ll enjoy NFTY prom, have plenty of time to relax and meet one another, and spend the weekend getting educated on our social justice themes of the year: Criminal/Racial Justice, Immigration & Refugees, and Climate Change. Early Bird ($245) Ends Nov. 14. Fallinter will be hosted by Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills, CA with homestay housing for participants.
Register Today!
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PTBE & Beyond
BEW Gift Shop has your Chanukah Needs covered
- It's time for Chanukah shopping. Our Gift Shop has all your needs including dreidles, wrapping paper, candles, Chanukiot, paper plates and napkins, and gifts for all ages. The shop is open Wednesday's 3:30-6:30pm and Sunday's 9:00am-12:00pm.
Get ready for the Chanukah party of the year!
We’ve heard PTBE has some talent, and we want to show it off! You don’t want to miss out as SMRTY brings back the PTBE Talent Show! It is open to any and all ages! Join us
Saturday, December 16
for a Spaghetti Dinner, Talent Show and Silent Auction. All proceeds from the event benefit SMRTY scholarships and programming. Find our more by visiting
www.ptbe.org/talentshow
Wornick Elementary School Open House Sunday, Nov. 19, 2-4pm at Wornick Jewish Day School, Foster City
- Parents and children are warmly invited to Wornick's Elementary School Open House. Visit classrooms, meet teachers, and enjoy hands-on activities and snacks.
Advance registration requested
. We hope to see you there!
Wornick Middle School Open House Sunday, Dec. 3, 4-6pm at Wornick Jewish Day School
- All Wornick 4th and 5th graders and their parents are warmly invited to attend the Middle School Open House. You'll get to attend sample classes and hear from current students and alumni. Invite your friends too!
Please register in advance.
"Get to Know Wornick" Information Sessions
- Prospective parents are invited to the home of a current Wornick family to learn about how Wornick is preparing innovative and confident leaders with the knowledge and know-how to succeed in high school and throughout life. Connect with Wornick staff members and current parents. Light nosh will be served. Parents of transfer and Middle School families only, please. Address will be provided
upon registration
.
Get $1000 for Jewish Camp! -
PJ Library and PJ Our Way are giving subscribers up to $1,000 to attend Jewish overnight camp for the first time! The program, called PJ Goes to Camp, is now accepting grant applications for the summer of 2018.
Click here
to learn more.
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Peninsula Temple Beth El (650)341-7701| (650)570-7183 |
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Contact Us:
Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin, Rabbi/Educator Director of
Gesher l'Kesher
and WNP 7th and 8th Grade
:
rabbisara@ptbe.org
Rabbi Lisa Kingston, Rabbi/Educator Director of
Rishonim,
Hebrew and WNP 6th Grade:
rabbilisa@ptbe.org
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