Parshat Vayetzei
Candle Lighting 6:14 p.m.
Havdalah 7:14 p.m.
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Parsha Talk
Preceding the start of this week's parsha, Vayeitzei, Yaakov spent 14 years studying at the Yeshiva of Shem and Ever—this after studying for 63 years with Yitzchak. What more could he possibly learn after spending so many years studying with his father? Find out in this week's parsha talk.
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Color Your World With:
Special Experiences! Middle School students enjoyed spending Monday and Tuesday at Camp Allen in Navasota, TX on their first retreat in 2 yeas! An epic color war took place between teams Hillel (blue) and Shammai (green), and ultimately Team Shammai won! The students enjoyed bonding, team building activities, learning, and had lots of fun. A special thank you to Aviva and Ori Friedmann for planning the trip and to all the chaperones. We hope you have caught up on some sleep!
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Each week a student from each one of Mrs. Gelman's 7th–12th grade classes writes an original Haiku about the parsha and a Dvar Torah about the Haftorah.
This week's H & H covering Parshat Vayetzei features Noa Geralnik (11th grade) and Rafi Miller (8th grade.) Click here for some parsha inspiration you can share at your Shabbat table. |
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From the desk of the STEAM Lab
This week in STEAM we took a look at pumpkins, inside and out! the students had so much fun learning about the parts of a pumpkin as well as all of the varieties that come with the fall season. We also put the finishing touches on our leaf art made with the leaves in our magical forest.
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The Confident Jew Heads
to College
What should young American Jews seek and expect from college today—intellectually, religiously, politically? What is college for, and what are the challenges and opportunities for Jewish and Zionist students today? Over the past many years, Tikvah has worked with hundreds of exceptional college students—including Hillel and Chabad presidents, editors of student magazines, and leaders of pro-Israel groups. Tikvah has invited 3 alums, including Adam Hoffman from Princeton (RMBA Class of 2018) to share their insights and advice to Jewish families grappling with the college question and with anyone interested in understanding what is really happening on college campuses today. They will also be joined by the legendary Harvard professor, Ruth Wise. Click here to register for the panel taking place tonight, November 11 at 7:30 PM EST.
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Busy Bees
Students in Morah Tsippi's ECE2 class had a busy week! The students exercised their fine motor skills using large plastic tweezers and scissors to pick up large pom poms, celebrated a birthday, and integrated following routines and directions, particularly sharing and patience, into their daily schedule. The class also enjoyed listening to stories that Librarian Morah Emily read to the group.
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Oobleck
Last week in our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade STEAM classes, lower school students experimented with mixing cornstarch and water to make a substance called Oobleck. The students explored how the substance changed from a solid to a liquid right in the palm of their hands. They followed the steps of the Scientific Method for their experiment. The students really loved this activity and we encourage you to try it at home, but do it outside because it can get a bit messy!
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Great Gardening
This week, students in in Mrs. Rosenzweig's home economics class started a hydroponic and outdoor garden. Students planted multiple herbs including: basil, mint, cilantro, chives, parsley, dill, and marjoram. Next, students will measure rates of growth in both gardens, determining which is better for prompting and sustaining growth.
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Super Science
This week the 8th grade students in Mr. Polanski's science class presented and videotaped their individual science projects. They all did a great job.
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Nature Walk
Students in Morah Aviva's ECE4-A class enjoyed a Fall nature walk as part of their Fall unit. They had a blast playing and exploring in the Teepee village area of the Magical Forest.
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Balloon-Ball
This week in Ms. Morrison's PE class students practiced bumping and setting using balloons. The balloon falls much slower than a real volleyball and therefore the children were able to successfully get low and hit the balloon. They increased their focus and hand eye coordination in this activity.
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All about Apples
Morah Miranda's ECE15 class loves to explore in the apple-themed sensory bin for their Fall unit about apples!
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Colors of Fall
Students in Mrs. B's ECE4-B class learned all about Fall and Thanksgiving this week. Using sponges, the children created beautiful colors to be cut into leaves for their class tree.
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The Letter K
Students in Morah Sandy's ECE3 class are coming along on their alphabet books. This week they worked on the letter K for kid and kite.
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Soup for the Soul
On Friday students in Morah Rinat's and Morah Roza's 4th grade classes, together with 5th grade (who missed out on the experience last year), prepared lentil soup for the school as it connected to the parsha when Yaakov prepares a lentil soup for his father and then trades the birthright for a bowl of soup with his brother Eisav. Students enjoyed peeling and cutting the various ingredients, while the entire school benefitted from the delicious aromas in the halls.
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Oliver Lapin Family Day
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Merfish Teen Center
9000 S Rice Avenue
See flyer for various times and age groups.
A snowy day at the J with music, real snow, crafts, and more.
Click here to purchase tickets
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RMBA 3rd Annual Lower School
Menorah Building Competition
Design and build a kosher menorah!
Nov. 22: Completed menorahs are due
Nov. 29: Winners will be announced
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PJ Library and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston would like to help you celebrate Chanukah!
Purchase a Chanukah kit for $10 and share the light of Chanukah by surprising your friends and neighbors! Kits will have 2 yard signs, dreidels, gelt, and Chanukah activities—one for you and one to share. Keep the kit as is, or add whatever else you would like, cards, latkes, jelly doughnuts, challah, candles, flowers etc.
Pickup will be the week of 11/15
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High School Volleyball
The Beren Academy volleyball team dropped their playoff match with First Baptist Academy Universal City. This was the first volleyball playoff match in the school's history, and we are very proud of what was accomplished. We look forward to building on that success next year.
Middle School Boys Basketball
The 7/8 grade boys basketball team will play Holy Spirit at home on November 11. The practice and game schedule will be posted on the school calendar.
High School Boys Basketball
The HS Boys have started practice and are excited to open their season on November 11 with a home game vs. Bay Area Christian. Fans are welcome at Beren Academy as long as they wear a mask at all times, regardless of their vaccination status.
5/6 Boys and Girls Basketball
The 5/6 Grade Boys and Girls will be having workouts on Wednesdays from 4:15–5:15.
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Bnei Akiva
Snif This Week
Shabbat, November 13, 2021
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Mincha and Snif
For grades 1–9 at UOS
Parents are encouraged to join for mincha!
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Torah, Pizza, Gym
Come join us for parent-child learning, dodgeball, and pizza!
November 13, 2021
7:30 PM–8:45 PM
at RMBA
Grades 1-6 together with parents
$5 per child
Masks required when indoors
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Community Family Event
Safety Fair
Sunday, November 14, 2021
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Ludington Park
7719 Ludington Drive
Houston, Texas 77071
Free Event!
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Pre-Chaukah Boutique Night
November 15, 2021
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Congregation Beth Rambam
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Save the Date
Bnei Akiva and Moshava IO
Shabbat and Info Sessions with Rav Shaul Feldman and Shlomo Stern
Friday, November 19, 2021
Camper info sessions and staff interviews at RMBA
Shabbat, November 19–20
Divrei Torah and opportunities to meet our Bnei Akiva visitors
Motzei Shabbat, November 20
Parent info session for Bnei Akiva Houston and Camp Moshava
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FIDF presents
South Texas Evening of ONE
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Congregation Beth Yeshurun
6:00 PM reception
7:00 PM Dinner and Program
Click here for registration and additional information
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UOS Presents
Its 1st Chanukah Market
Come join UOS for a fun afternoon!
Featuring The Best Little Klezmer Band in Texas, Chaukah treats and crafts for the kids, and a silent auction with all your gifting needs
Sunday, November 21, 2021
3:00–5:00 PM
at UOS
If you would like to donate an item to the auction benefiting youth programming please click here.
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