19 Tishrei 5783
Candle Lighting 6:37 pm
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A PLATE OF PARSHA
Weekly Torah insight for your Shabbat table:
Andi Bonner explains how the month of Tishrei is filled with Jewish festivals that can be seen to represent our connection and relationship with Hashem.
PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS
Students visited our elder neighbors at The Reserve to share the joy of Sukkot and the mitzvah of shaking the arba minim.
Our families gathered in the AYA Sukkah together for pizza and a movie — The Mitchells vs The Machines — with plenty of popcorn and balloon creations too!
Students welcomed residents of the Legacy to the AYA Sukkah for a special program of shared songs, Divrei Torah and learning together about the four species.
SHABBAT SHEBANG
Friday Fun!
Shabbat Shebang has become the crown jewel of each week in the Lower School as students gather to experience the unique energy that comes with welcoming Shabbat. Kindergarten through 5th Grade classes take turns sharing songs with classmates, a 5th Grader delivers the weekly D'var Torah, the students may be inspired to dance or perform a skit, and our bnot sherut provide a flavor of Israel.
Shabbat Shebang also celebrates additions to the Kavod Tree — bearing the names of students recognized for not simply going above and beyond, but because they did what is right.
While students are truly the center of this joyful celebration, we are grateful for the leadership and musical accompaniment of Judiacs faculty Sarit Sabo, Evyatar Ifergan and Rabbi Nachshoni.
This continuing series of programming highlights previously featured Early Childhood's Shabbat Mishpacha.
UPCOMING EVENTS
8:15 am Wed, Oct 19 in the Boardroom (ADM600)

Interim Head of School Chris Gorycki invites parents to ask questions, and discuss the many things that AYA does well — and the challenges we face.
1-3 pm Sun, Nov 6 » RSVP via email
Mon-Tue, Oct 17-18: No School — Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
7 pm Wed, Oct 19: Junior/Senior Parents Financial Aid Meeting
Thu, Oct 20: Early Childhood-7th Grade Yearbook Picture Day
Thu, Oct 20: Soccer Senior Night @ Carpenter Field
7 pm Mon, Oct 24: Volleyball Senior Night
Noon Wed, Oct 26: Early Dismissal — Faculty Inservice
Tue, Nov 1: No School K-12 Only — Parent Teacher Conferences
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OUR COMMUNITY
Mazel tov to the Steinfeld family on the birth of a daughter, Ellory Nora.
Email us your mazel tovs!
PTO Challah Program: Order fresh challah by Ron the Baker! Orders submitted by 8 pm Wednesday are sent home with your student on Fridays. A portion of sales benefit Shabbat programming and the AYA PTO.
Please consider supporting the legacy of a loved one by making a gift to AYA in their memory.
Shabbat Shalom!