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"What's Your LIGHT Word?"
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D’var Kesher
October 4, 2017/ 14 Tishrei, 5778
Leviticus 22:26 - 23:44 & Numbers 29:12 - 29:16
Jenny Glick
Director of Admissions and Marketing
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Greetings!
Sukkot now greets us quickly, only four days after Yom Kippur. And quite suddenly, we move from our most serious holiday, to the one that is actually called
Zman Sim
h
ateynu
, the Season of our joy! Sukkot gets us outside, has us working with our hands, and inviting guests to our temporary spaces to find comfort in facing the fragility of life together.
We shake our combined lulav and etrog
symbolizing and celebrating unity, of gathering together.
Recently,
The Wexner Foundation
invited members of its network to share a single word that would bring light to 5778. And, as you can see in their meaningful and inspiring video
HERE
, the words chosen are powerful and intentional [
ALUMNAE BONUS
: If you pause the video clip, both at the 24 second mark and the 46 second mark, you'll see CJDS Alumnae
Maya Zinkow (CJDS 2004)
and
Toby Mars (CJDS 2009)
adding their own words that will bring light to the world in 5778]. It is a great example Kavanah in action, our school's theme this year. Exercising our
Kavanah
muscles helps us build up mindfulness, direction, and keeps our focus on what's most important and essential to us.
What word would you choose?
Our week has been filled with news of tragedy and fear. Our society is hurting, and it will be up to us as individuals, to look for and embrace the moments of joy that surround us. It is up to us to fill our lives with actions, and words, that bring light to the world.
I invite you all to come together to celebrate, to welcome and embrace the joy of Sukkot. And don't miss the many communal opportunities going on, all listed below in this newsletter.
H
ag Samea
h
, and I'll see you in the Sukkah!
Jenny
Jenny Glick
Director of Admissions and Marketing
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Pictured Above: Kindergarten got to see the CJDS Sefer Torah up close! They learned about the unique kosher parchment, the special ink used for writing the letters, and the
quill - which is usually created from the feather of a turkey. Students
identified many Hebrew letters, and found the word Shema.
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Pictured Above: Students enjoyed decorating the CJDS Sukkah!
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Pictured Above: Today, during our K
abbalat
H
ag Sukkot we learned ab
out the 3 Mitzvot of Sukkot (and welcomed) Janusz Korczak in to the CJDS Sukkah.
Janusz Korczak
(1878 - 1942) was born in Warsaw in 1878. He was a pediatrician, an educator, and a successful author. Korczak chose to dedicate his life to children so they could be recognized and respected.
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Pictured Above: Students performed the mitzvot of saying the Arba'at Haminim Blessing.
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Pictured Above: Students enjoyed saying the special Kiddush for Yom Tov!
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Click on the image above to see a full calendar of events.
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OCTOBER
Wed. 10/4: Sukkot Kabbalat Hag 2:40-3:20pm
Thur. 10/4 - Fri. 10/6: Sukkot NO SCHOOL OFFICES CLOSED
Mon. 10/9: Sukkot Celebration & Kite Flying 1:00-3:15pm (Kite Flying 2:45pm-3:15pm)
Wed. 10/11: Simchat Torah Kabbalat Hag 2:40-3:20pm
Thur. 10/12 - Fri. 10/13: Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah NO SCHOOL OFFICES CLOSED
Wed. 10/18: PICTURE DAY: Wear CJDS Polo
Wed. 10/18: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00pm
Thur. 10/19: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00pm
Fri. 10/20: Professional Development Day for Faculty NO SCHOOL OFFICES CLOSED
NOVEMBER
Fri. 11/10: All School Kabbalat Shabbat 1:40-2:20pm
Wed. 11/15: PICTURE RETAKE DAY Wear CJDS Polo
Fri. 11/17 Community Day/Gratitude Concert 12:45-1:40pm (Community activities) 1:45-2:20pm (Gratitude Concert)
Sun. 11/19 CJDS OPEN HOUSE 1:30-4:30pm
Wed. 11/22- Fri. 11/24 Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL OFFICES CLOSED
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This week, we share a letter written to Co-Tzedaka Club Advisor Susan Couden and all the CJDS Students:
Dear Susan and CJDS Students,
Thank you for creating beautiful Rosh Hashanah cards for the Jewish Family Services’ High Holiday Gift Drive. Volunteers were able to put your cheerful cards in many of the gift bags. Several recipients have said they were delighted to receive such a thoughtful gift filled with Rosh Hashanah treats and your wishes for a Happy New Year.
Wishing you a meaningful Yom Kippur and fun Sukkot.
Thank you again,
Susie
Susie Blair
Volunteer Specialist, Jewish Family Services Columbus
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THE BIG GIVE
A Message from our Development Committee
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WHAT IS THE BIG GIVE:
A 26-hour period during which The Columbus Foundation will match any donations to eligible non-profits, including CJDS.
WHEN IS THE BIG GIVE:
Tuesday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m. until Wednesday, October 11 at 12:00 p.m
.
HOW IT WORKS:
The Big Give allows any gift given in that 26 hour period to be amplified at about 10.5 cents per dollar. For example, if you gave 1000$ to CJDS on October 10, it becomes just over $1100!
ALL GIFTS MUST BE MADE ON-LINE WITHIN THE 26 HOUR PERIOD TO QUALIFY FOR MATCHING FUNDS.
The Columbus Foundation has generously agreed to cover all credit card fees
HOW TO DONATE:
Use your credit card or make a grant through your Columbus Foundation Donor Advised Fund.
Please use this opportunity to make a gift to Columbus Jewish Day School. For more information, contact the Development office at:
614.939.5311
or
Development@cjds.org
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Mi Sh'berach
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
(
Benyamin Eitan) CJDS Alumni Class of 2016.
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Mazal Tov!
To the
Amar family on the occasion of their son's Bris! The family was surrounded by members of the CJDS community as they officially welcomed Yonatan at Congregation Torat Emet. Parents Shirley and Oren, an two proud big sisters Adi (CJDS Kindergraten) and Rony (CJDS 2nd grade), and big brother, Noam
welcomed their new baby brother on September 25, 2017!
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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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The collection of
Personal Care and Beauty product waste
along with
Oral Hygiene product waste
continues to be an important Tzedakah Club initiative at CJDS!
We are encouraging our school community to NOT throw away any of these items! Please send them in with your student or drop them off at CJDS! These readily and often used items are collected and sent to
TerraCycle
by Tzedakah Club.
TerraCycle
reuses, recycles, or upcycles these items. Additionally,
TerraCycle
"pays" us per item and the money "earned" gives us the opportunity to make a difference in the world! The money CJDS collects is then donated by Tzedakah Club to non-profit organizations that help our planet and its people in countless ways!
We look forward to updating you in the future with news of how much we have collected and to which non-profit organizations we have made contributions!!
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Yasher Koach to CJDS students who have raised $75.00 so far!
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They are just beginning to rebuild.
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The Houston Jewish Federation has produced some powerful 2 minute videos about the devastation in Houston. You can see them here:
www.houstonjewish.org.
How to help:
CJDS students are still collecting money for hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The community needs everyone's help. You can donate online
HERE.
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Pictured Above: Students spent the day at Wexner Heritage House this week decorating the Sukkoh, teaching residents about finger knitting (their creations were used as decorations for the WHV Sukkah), having lunch, and enjoying music and time together.
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Click on each of the images below to learn more!
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THIS SATURDAY NIGHT:
Join CJDS parents Rabbi Jay Moses and Cantor Bat Ami Moses at the JCC this Saturday for a special screening of the film
Road to Eden
. The film project was largely inspired by the director's
Wexner Heritage
Experience. It's a moving exploration of the power of Jewish music, the struggle for social justice, and how the holiday of Sukkot ties it all together. Jay even makes a cameo appearance in the film!!! This event is family friendly and sponsored by Temple Israel.(Click below for more info.)
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THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON (12-2pm):
Come and meet the three Shlichim of Columbus (including CJDS parent, Merav Dill) at the Israeli Sukka where we will welcome our new young Shlicha, Lin! Bring your friends and family as we join together for an Israeli celebration in the Sukka including Pj activities for kids (Beer for adults) and Israeli food and music! The event is open to all. Sunday, October 8, Noon-2:00 pm at the Dill`s house: 106 S Cassady Ave.
(Click below for more info.)
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THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON (2-4pm):
You're invited for Sukkah Fun with Chabad & CJDS 4th Grade General Studies Teacher, Carol Cohen!!! (Click below for more info.)
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THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON (3-5pm):
You're invited for Sukkah Fun with CJDS Families!!! Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 p.m. (Click below for more info.)
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Click on each of the active links below to learn more!
Click right now to help CJDS earn money while you shop:
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EVENTS IN & AROUND COLUMBUS
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Click on each of the images below to learn more!
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Many Schools Educate Children for a Changing World.
CJDS Educates Children Who Will Change the World.
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