JLL 14 Elul Daily Message

14 Elul 5782

Dear JLL Families,

Welcome to the fourteenth of the daily messages throughout the month of Elul. As we approach the High Holidays, we will use this daily Jewish practice as an opportunity to

highlight different aspects of the Jewish Learning Lab. Today, we conclude week two where we have focused on the partners of the JLL.

As we enter Shabbat, take a look at the moon. You will notice its fullness as we are halfway through the month of Elul. My two-year-old frequently talks about going on a rocket ship to touch the moon. I hope your Shabbat is filled with the wonder and awe of a two-year looking up at the evening sky tonight.

Next week, we will focus on specific curricular elements of the JLL Program.

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JLL Partner Highlight: Alphabet Soup

Jewish organizations tend to be very good with "alphabet soup." Today's partner highlight is a group of other organizations within the larger WRT umbrella that most frequently are known by their acronyms.

The Early Childhood Center (ECC) educates our youngest learners. Led by Sue Tolchin and Rebecca Roseman, the ECC is always buzzing with joyful energy of kids ages 0-5. You can learn more about the ECC by clicking here.

BBYO is the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement aspiring to "involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences." WRT is host to two chapters, Madhin AZA and Eden BBG. Each meets twice a month on Wednesday evenings and is open to all teens in 8th-12th grade. For or information or to get your teen involved, please contact Emma Rehfeld.

Men of Reform Judaism (MRJ) at WRT (formally the Men’s Club) is a fellowship of men who aspire to Tikkun Hanefesh (Self Improvement) and Tikkun Olam (Repair of the World). MRJ continues to be generous to the JLL offering to provide programming and support in many ways. In March, MRJ will guide the 3rd/4th graders as they create mezuzot with artist Jeff Simon.

Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) represents more than 65,000 women in nearly 500 women's groups around the world. WRJ works to educate and train future sisterhood and congregational leadership about membership, fundraising, leadership, advocacy for social justice, and innovative and spiritual programming. We look forward to partnering with WRJ this year!