Parashat Tetzaveh
Candle Lighting 6:00 p.m.
Havdalah 7:02 p.m.
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Parsha Talk
In this week's parsha, Tetzaveh, the consecration process for the Beit Hamikdash and the Kohanim is described. Before this process is described in detail we read "This is the matter that you shall do for them..." Because the Torah doesn't use extra words we are left to question this introduction ("Ze hadavar," or "this is the matter"). Why does the Torah use these words, and what ramifications do they have for us today?
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Chag Sameach!
Wishing the RMBA family a joyous and happy Purim!
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This week's Mussar and a Mitzvah features Jacob Plumb (12th grade). Click here to read about a mussar and mitzvah in Parashat Tetzaveh. |
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From the desk of the STEAM Lab
This week in STEAM we put the finishing touches on our 5 senses unit! We had such fun learning about the parts of the eye and exploring sight through many different lenses, some of which we also made. This week we also celebrated Purim by building the city of Shushan out of ice blocks and having a Purim music circle. Chag Purim Sameach to everyone!
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Art of the Holocaust
As the middle school students continue their Holocaust and Memory unit in Ms. Weinstein's English class, they had the opportunity to learn about something new: Art of the Holocaust. In a presentation by that name, Museum Educator Amy Frake taught the students how to analyze art and experience it as an important form of Holocaust testimony.
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I Spy
Morah Tsippi's and Morah Suzanne's ECE2 class had so much fun creating individual, personalized “I Spy” graggers (noise makers) for Purim. Thank you to Lena Lieb for the vinyl stickers and Morah Rivkie for the water bottles!
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Art-door
3rd grade took art outdoors this week as they drew each other in their fun costumes. The challenge of the day was to keep switching colors when the timer went off.
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Turn and Talk
Students in 4th and 5th grade spent time during their morning meeting this week focusing on the positive outcomes of losing electricity, water, and spending extra time with their families. They were then given time in small groups to discuss their experiences with their peers. This enabled students to talk about their experiences in a safe environment.
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Plant Species
6th graders in Ms. Goldstein’s life science class ended the plant unit with projects on globally important plant species. They each chose a plant and researched it, including information about where it originated, how it reproduces, how much money the industry makes annually, and any controversies surrounding these crops. They made 3D models of the plants using recycled material to enhance their presentations.
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100th Day
Ms. B's Kindergarten class had a great time on Wednesday celebrating the 100th day of school! The class paraded around the building singing songs, counted out 100 fruit loops (threading them to make a special necklace), counted and packaged 100 pieces of snack to eat on the special day, and made special crowns. Each student brought in 100 pieces of various items such as almonds, popcorn, pennies, and Lego.
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Perimeter of Rectangles
Mrs. Schneider's fifth grade class is studying how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles. At first, students used blue tape to create different size rectangles in the classroom. Later, the students went outside, took their knowledge into the real world, and measured objects on the playground.
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Alumni Committee
On Sunday, members of the new alumni committee, chaired by board members Sara Coane Goldberg and Elise Passy, met via Zoom. The group had a great time reconnecting and discussing ways to increase alumni engagement, including networking opportunities and social events. If you would like to get involved please email alumni@berenacademy.org. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021. |
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Purim Fun!
This year Morah Aviva's ECE4 class retold the Purim story and illustrated their own drawings of the characters and their favorite parts of the Megillah. They also had a blast making their own silly clown Raashanim (noise maker).
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Chevraya Bet Purim Luau
Join us on Purim day at the home of the Shlichim (in the backyard) for a Luau Purim party for Chevraya Bet! (grades 9-12)
February 26 | 12:00PM
Fun times, good vibes and pizza
Mask required, social distancing will be practiced
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Snif This Shabbat
February 27
4:45- 5:45PM at UOS
Grades 1 - 12
Mask required, social distancing will be practiced
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Zach Bonfire
Zach (7th- 8th grade) are invited to the home of the Shlichim on Motzei Shabbat (March 6) for a bonfire, tie dye, and quality time with the madrichim!
Masks and social distancing required
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